Chapter 749 Let''s Make a Deal


    Hayley''s POV:


    He lifted his eyes to nce at me, only to lower them again in defeat. "Even a low-ranking Omega like you came tough at me?" he muttered bitterly.


    "I''m a man, decades older than you. You could be my daughter. The least you could do is let me keep a little dignity."


    "I''m the daughter of the Sanders," I replied, deciding that was the safest identity to reveal. It sounded credible and didn''t expose my real background as an Alpha from the Shadow Pack.


    Only then did Humbert look at me properly, though confusion lingered in his eyes. "Ms. Sander, I don''t believe we''ve met before."


    "No better time than now." I went straight to the point. "I want to buy yourpany-Byrd Jewelry"


    I had done my research. The Byrds had once made their fortune in stone betting. But since Humbert took over, his luck had run dry. For years, not a single quality gent hade through their doors.


    Five years ago, thepany''s performance started to nosedive. Since then, they have barely staying afloat.


    That four million dors had been spent today. It was likely every cent Byrd Jewelry had left. And still-his effort had fallen through.


    Humbert looked at me with aplicated expression.


    He had run out of cash flow. Hispany was on the verge of copse. In every practical sense, it was already bankrupt. If I offered to buy it, I figured he''d be tempted.


    But he hesitated, like something was holding him back.


    Was he ashamed to make a deal with a low-level Omega like me?


    Just as I wondered, he said dejectedly, "To tell you the truth, thepany''s been in bad shape over thest few years. It could potentially copse at any moment.


    If you buy it, you''ll just be throwing your money away."


    "Maybe a miracle will happen," I said with a light smile.


    "A miracle?" Humbert let out a dryugh. "Do those even exist anymore?"


    "Why not?" I smiled calmly. "If anyone knows, it''s you. Miracles might be rare elsewhere, but not here. Around here, they happen all the time-don''t they?"


    From everything I''d gathered, Humbert had run Byrd Jewelry with honesty and integrity for over ten years. His craftsmanship and brand reputation were still well- known throughout the Winterbite Pack and even across the country.


    Because of that, reviving the business to its former glory wouldn''t require much PR or rebuilding trust.


    All it needed was an influx of cash-and a single, stunning centerpiece to put the store back on the map.


    Humbert held my gaze, clearly weighing my words.


    hapter 3419 Let''s Make a Deal


    didn''t rush him. Instead, I waited patiently, even letting Hera entertain herself by shitting the crowd for others like us - high-ranking werewolves hiding in in sight


    When my patience started to fray, I urged, "How about we make a deal?"


    "A deal?" he echoed, puzzled.


    I patted the rough gemstone Henry was carrying in his arms, "If this raw stone reveals a top-tier gem, you sell me thepany. Deal? It''s a win-win. You lose nothing if it turns out worthless, but if I''m right you''ve got a buyer. What do you say?"


    He opened his mouth, unsure how to respond. Right then, a burst of gasps came from the gemstone-cutting


    station.


    "This one''s incredible! Crystal-clear, glowing from within-it''s definitely a high- grade yellow sapphire, Who would''ve thought the Sanders had an heiress with sharp eyes?"


    "Probably the most wless gem we''ve seen today!"


    People were starting to look at Freya with newfound admiration.


    She lifted her chin, proud and smug, basking in the praise. When her gaze swept across me, it was full of arrogance and disdain.


    I smiled faintly and leaned toward Humbert. "Well, it looks like it''s our turn to put


    on a show. Stay right here and wait," I said with a wink. "A miracle''s about to happen."


    Then I slipped through the crowd and made my way straight to the cutting table.


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