After leaving scumbag A, I Found a Happy Ending with a Flirtatious Beauty (GL , ABO) - Chapter 2

Lu Zhiyuan was still on a call with her friend when a faint trace of Omega pheromones drifted through the air.

It was subtle, yet incredibly seductive.

It smelled like a blend of ripe fruit and fine wine, rich and intoxicating. It was so alluring that it felt as if the world had melted away into a dream, leaving behind a lingering sweetness that drew her in completely.

She turned around and saw the Omega who had suddenly stumbled into the room. Her breath caught for a moment before the voice on the other end of the line brought her back.

“Hey, Lu Yuanbao, does your Ziyue Hotel really run some kind of hidden escort service? The footage Xiao Yao received is blurry, but anyone can tell it was filmed at your place. If I hadn’t stopped the article, it would be trending by now.”

Even through the phone, loud music echoed in the background.

“So, did your undercover visit get any results, or is this another one of your stepmother’s tricks?”

Lu Zhiyuan glanced away from the Omega and quickly ended the call.

“Susu, something just came up. I’ll talk to you later. See you tomorrow night at Wujiu.”

Shen Qiaoyi was slumped against the wall, her entire body weak. Her eyes were guarded as she watched Lu Zhiyuan carefully.

Lu Zhiyuan didn’t understand what was happening. Without thinking, her feet began moving toward the door.

Shen Qiaoyi watched her approach with rising panic. Her knees gave out, and she collapsed sideways.

But instead of falling to the ground, she landed in a warm embrace.

Her face pressed against a comforting scent. It was sandalwood, fresh and slightly humid, like sunlight over wet grass in winter.

She realized the person holding her was a female Alpha.

The moment their skin touched, a spark lit up between them. The Alpha’s pheromones awakened something deeper in Shen Qiaoyi. Her heat became unbearable. The gland on the back of her neck was so active that it soaked through the suppressant patch, which was now on the verge of falling off.

She forced her eyes open, but everything was blurred by the fever. She could only make out a black uniform, the same worn by the hotel staff.

This was a luxury seven-star hotel, known for its high standards in service, security, and staff training. If anyone could help her, it would be someone from here.

Shen Qiaoyi clung to the Alpha’s clothes and looked up through hazy eyes.

“Sister, I’m in heat. The suppressant is in the second row, far-right locker in the dressing room. Can you help me get it?”

Lu Zhiyuan frowned. She never liked being physically close to anyone, especially not in intimate situations.

Yet here she was, holding this Omega by the waist, steadying her.

She quickly pulled back, realizing something was off about her behavior. Her long lashes lowered as she glanced at Shen Qiaoyi’s flushed face.

Under the white lights, Shen Qiaoyi’s cheeks glistened with sweat. Her damp curls clung softly to her skin. Rather than looking messy, the heat only made her more beautiful.

Lu Zhiyuan stared for a moment, then blinked and looked away. The moment of surprise in her eyes disappeared.

“Sister, please help me.”

Shen Qiaoyi tried to support herself against the wall. Her voice trembled, and her eyes shimmered with tears.

Lu Zhiyuan remained silent, studying her closely. She couldn’t help but wonder what this Omega was really after.

Why had she shown up at the exact moment Lu Zhiyuan obtained evidence that Qin Mian had set her up?

Why did the timing feel so precise?

Since taking over the Lu Corporation, she had been constantly targeted by her stepmother. Qin Mian had sent Omegas before, trying to seduce her and steal company secrets. Lu Zhiyuan had grown used to these tactics.

After a brief pause, she decided to hand this Omega over to her assistant. She reached for her phone, but before she could make the call, hurried footsteps echoed in the hallway.

“Second Miss, I think I smell plum wine pheromones. Shen Qiaoyi must be nearby.”

“Should we check the rooms one by one?”

“You two, be quiet.”

This voice was sharper than the others, filled with authority.

“This is Miss Lu’s hotel. If you cause trouble here, you’ll answer for it.”

Ji Ruoyao’s tone carried a chilling calm.

“Shen Qiaoyi is not just going through a regular heat. She was drugged. Her pheromones will spread fast. Once the hotel manager catches the scent, he’ll hand her over without question. All we need to do is wait.”

Shen Qiaoyi heard the voices and froze. Her body trembled. Instinctively, she clutched Lu Zhiyuan’s collar and buried herself in her arms, like a drowning person grabbing the last bit of safety.

“Sister, please don’t give me away. I’m begging you.”

Her tear-filled eyes looked up with desperation. Her voice was soft but cracked with fear.

Lu Zhiyuan usually avoided meddling in other people’s problems, but something in the Omega’s expression stirred a strange emotion in her.

She hesitated for a moment, then slowly wrapped her arm around Shen Qiaoyi’s waist, pulling her closer.

She told herself it wasn’t about helping the Omega. She simply didn’t want anything filthy to happen in her mother’s hotel.

The footsteps outside drew closer.

Lu Zhiyuan leaned down slightly, her eyes moving to the back of Shen Qiaoyi’s neck.

Her hair was damp and clinging to her skin. The suppressant patch was barely holding on, rising slightly with each breath, exposing just the edge of her gland.

Lu Zhiyuan quickly looked away again.

She held Shen Qiaoyi closer. Her lips hovered above her collarbone before gently brushing toward the side of her neck. She paused for a second, then slowly moved toward the back of her neck.

There was no scent of any Alpha.

She had not been marked.

Shen Qiaoyi never expected to be marked by a stranger. Her whole body trembled with anxiety.

“I won’t hurt you,” Lu Zhiyuan said in a low voice.

She gave her a gentle pat on the back, trying to calm her. Then she leaned in, deliberately avoiding the exposed gland. Despite the overwhelming fruit-wine scent in the air, she didn’t touch her.

She didn’t remove the patch or make contact with the gland. Instead, she released her own pheromones, letting the warm, comforting scent of sandalwood slowly fill the room.

Shen Qiaoyi lay still in her arms. Everything around her was dark, except for the growing presence of sandalwood. It started off fresh and light, then deepened into a rich and calming warmth.

It wrapped around her like a protective barrier, quiet and safe.

The Alpha’s breath brushed past her ear, mingling with the sandalwood. It gently stirred her scent gland, making her body relax.

Her unique pheromones responded to the Alpha’s presence, slowly releasing themselves even through the patch.

Their scents intertwined in the air. The unexpected compatibility between Alpha and Omega filled the space with a tension that was both gentle and electric.

The footsteps outside stopped in front of the door.

Ji Ruoyao’s voice came through the silence. Her breathing was heavy.

“Yuan Xue, didn’t you say you smelled Shen Qiaoyi’s scent? Then why… why does it smell like an Alpha and an Omega together?”

She paused, unable to finish the thought. As an unmarried Omega from a prestigious family, she couldn’t bring herself to say something so explicit.

The Omega called Yuan Xue was also visibly unsettled. Her voice trembled as she said, “Second Miss, I really did smell the plum wine pheromone earlier, but you know how unpredictable Shen Qiaoyi’s scent can be. Maybe it just shifted again.”

“Maybe? Are you serious?” Ji Ruoyao’s expression darkened. “Can you not smell the strong sandalwood in the air?”

The thick scent of pheromones from the room made her legs weak. She wanted to turn away, but her body wouldn’t move. Frustrated, she glared at the servant beside her.

“Help me leave right now. If this triggers my heat in front of everyone and I make a fool of myself, how is the Second Miss of the Ji family supposed to face anyone in the social circle again?”

“Yes, Second Miss.”

Only when the voices outside finally faded did Lu Zhiyuan slowly let go and begin to separate Shen Qiaoyi from her arms.

“They’re gone. You’re safe now.”

Just as they had put a little distance between them, Shen Qiaoyi suddenly reached up and hooked her arms around Lu Zhiyuan’s neck. Her body, soft and trembling, pressed into the curve of her shoulder.

Lu Zhiyuan’s eyes widened. She froze in shock.

“Sister, it’s too hot.”

The heat that had been building in Shen Qiaoyi’s scent glands was reignited by the Alpha’s pheromones. It surged through her body like a wildfire. Her eyes began to burn as the sensation overwhelmed her.

She had completely lost control. All she could do was hold tightly to the Alpha whose scent fit perfectly with hers. She didn’t want to let go. She clung to Lu Zhiyuan, desperate and overwhelmed.

She wanted more.

She needed comfort.

The suppressant patch slipped from the back of her neck and fell silently to the floor.

Lu Zhiyuan didn’t manage to look away in time. The Omega’s gland was now fully exposed before her eyes.

She had never dated anyone. The only time she had seen a scent gland was in a textbook back in school. It was a dry anatomical illustration, nothing beautiful about it.

But the one in front of her now was striking. The delicate texture and soft glow reminded her of maple leaves shimmering in the sunlight of an autumn afternoon.

She quickly averted her gaze and turned her head. A flush spread across her ears.

“Sister, I feel terrible. Please help me.”

The Omega’s voice was soft and sweet, heavy with a heat that made every word sound like temptation. It was as if her lips were dripping with honey.

Lu Zhiyuan turned her head, trying to avoid looking at her. She firmly held the Omega in place, but her own scent glands had already begun to respond. The sandalwood pheromones flowed out uncontrollably, intertwining with the plum wine that filled the air.

Shen Qiaoyi no longer knew what she was doing. All she could focus on was the Alpha’s scent. It was warm and comforting, and the closer she got, the more she craved it.

She brought her lips close to Lu Zhiyuan’s neck, searching for the source of that scent that made her feel safe and at peace.

Her warm breath brushed against Lu Zhiyuan’s ear, sending a tingling sensation through her skin. She flinched slightly, and her earlobe accidentally touched Shen Qiaoyi’s lips.

At that moment, she felt the Omega’s arms tighten around her waist.

Lu Zhiyuan immediately pushed against Shen Qiaoyi’s shoulder.

“Don’t move.”

She had taken over the Lu Corporation at the age of twenty-six. She had handled betrayal, family politics, and countless schemes from her manipulative stepmother. No matter how many seductive Omegas Qin Mian had sent her way, she had always stayed calm and untouched.

But now, with a burning Omega in her arms, she found herself completely unsure of what to do.

“Sister.”

Shen Qiaoyi wrapped herself around her like vines clinging to a tree. Her burning lips pressed against her ear, her cheek, and then her jaw.

Each brush of her skin made Lu Zhiyuan’s breath catch. She sat upright, body stiff and frozen.

Even then, she heard the Omega’s voice, soft and breaking.

“Sister, I’m begging you. Mark me.”