My Jealous and Beautiful Villainous Wife (ABO) - Chapter 6

President Si, we have a meeting with Longxiao Group later.

Their representatives are already waiting in the conference room.

Assistant Su hurried after Si An, her short steps barely keeping pace as she whispered the reminder.

Si An wore a tailored gray suit, his long golden hair pulled back in a high ponytail. Frameless glasses with silver chains perched on his nose. His long legs moved at a measured pace, each stride covering considerable ground.

Poor Assistant Su, a petite beta woman standing under 1.7 meters tall, always had to quicken her steps to keep up with Si An.

Hearing Assistant Su’s words, Si An nodded, his expression unchanging. Yet his mind involuntarily drifted to another similar name.

He’d never noticed it before, but now it struck him Longxiao, Long Xiao.

Coincidence?

Never mind. It doesn’t matter.

Si An glanced down at the tablet Assistant Su handed him, briefly reviewing the day’s schedule.

Without pausing for rest, Si An led his team directly to the conference room on the 21st floor.

The door opened to reveal several people already seated around the conference table, with a few others standing. Their faces were obscured, as they were facing away from the entrance.

Si An forced a faint smile and stepped forward, saying, Apologies for the wait.

As he spoke, Si An approached the head of the table, his gaze meeting Long Xiao’s. His eyes paused briefly, but his expression remained unchanged.

What a coincidence, meeting again, President Long, Si An said, extending his hand toward Long Xiao. With the polite greeting came a faint scent of wine-soaked roses, a fleeting fragrance that only escaped with the Omega’s movements.

Long Xiao watched Si An’s outstretched right hand, his brilliant golden eyes focused and calm. Today, Long Xiao wore a custom-tailored black velvet suit, more refined than yesterday’s attire, yet still understated in its elegance. His long silver hair cascaded down like liquid mercury, and the slightly V-neck collar revealed a hint of his collarbone.

The only difference was that the sandalwood fragrance tinged with floral notes from yesterday had vanished completely, replaced by a faint aroma of tea.

Si An’s nostrils twitched slightly as he met Long Xiao’s gaze, realizing the Alpha had masked his pheromones with perfume. This was unusual for Omegas and Betas, using pheromone-based perfumes was commonplace.

For a top-tier Alpha, this was somewhat humiliating.

Most arrogant and foolish Alphas take pride solely in their Alpha status, naturally refusing to conceal it. Instead, they flaunt their unremarkable pheromones as a badge of honor.

Long Xiao rose, his silver hair swaying slightly as his gilded eyes met Si An’s. His deep voice was calm and measured.

It was intentional, President Si.

With that, Long Xiao reached out and grasped Si An’s extended hand.

Instead of a warm touch, he felt the cool silk of a glove.

Long Xiao’s expression remained unchanged, showing little surprise. Their hands clasped briefly before parting.

Si An settled into the seat directly opposite Long Xiao. The 1.5-meter-wide conference table provided ample space, neither too close nor too far.

Si An sat upright, his beautiful eyes lowered as he studied the documents in his hands.

His long, golden lashes curved upward like delicate eyeliner. Long Xiao stared unblinkingly at Si An, completely ignoring the papers before him.

Beside him, Special Assistant Chen wore a strained professional smile, though he didn’t seem particularly pleased.

Si An skimmed through the documents, double-checking for any omissions, before finally lifting his gaze to meet Long Xiao’s.

President Long, you’ve offered us more favorable terms.

Compared to their previous negotiations, this proposal granted the Longxiao Group at least an additional two percent of the profits.

Si An had no doubts about the reason for this concession. It was clearly his doing.

Since adulthood, he had been pursued by countless admirers. Now, it seemed this Alpha across the table was among the most generous of them all.

In response to Si An’s words, Long Xiao silently studied the man’s slightly curved eyes. His throat bobbed as he murmured, A welcome gift.

Indeed, flowers were often given to beauties, but a beauty might not appreciate flowers. Thus, he offered what the recipient truly desired, presenting it with both hands.

All to earn a little favor and leave a deeper impression.

With that, Long Xiao signed the contract and handed it to Special Assistant Chen beside him.

He then lifted his gaze for the first time, shifting his focus from Si An’s face to the faces of Assistant Su and the other assistants seated beside him.

Long Xiao’s eyes swept across the group, trying to identify the individual the System had warned him about—the one who would betray the Si Group’s secrets later in the original storyline.

Unfortunately, his efforts yielded nothing.

Well, it wouldn’t be that easy anyway, Long Xiao thought, withdrawing his gaze. He instructed Special Assistant Chen to secure the contract and stood up.

Si An looked up, puzzled by Long Xiao’s sudden movement. He had prepared himself for a longer conversation about the offered two percent profit share.

Billions of dollars in profits, and he’s just going to glance at me and leave?

Isn’t that a bit of a loss for him?

Si An’s lake-blue eyes were as clear as winter lake water, seeming to see straight through people’s hearts. His gaze was direct, its meaning unmistakable.

Long Xiao couldn’t help but find Si An’s reaction amusing. He certainly wanted to spend more time with Si An, but he would never resort to such tactics.

Long Xiao lowered his gaze, his silver-white lashes casting shadows over his eyes, darkening his golden pupils slightly. Yet his narrow, deep-set eyes softened, the long, curling lashes at their corners hinting at tenderness as he explained in a low voice,

I have other matters to attend to shortly.

See you tomorrow, Mr. Si.

Hearing Long Xiao’s words, the aloof smile on Si An’s face faded, returning to its usual impassive expression.

Long Xiao then glanced sideways at his other special assistant, Assistant Li, who stood beside him.

Having waited patiently, Assistant Li immediately stepped forward and produced a long jewelry box from seemingly nowhere.

When the box was opened, a golden rose lay nestled inside.

The rose, crafted from pure gold, shimmered brilliantly, its lifelike petals radiating a dazzling luster. A jade necklace was draped along the stem, its jade beads serving as the rose’s leaves.

Assistant Li placed the jewelry box containing the rose on the conference table, pushing it toward Si An without meeting his gaze.

Long Xiao studied Si An’s now expressionless face and said softly, I hope you like it.

If gifting a golden snake wouldn’t have been too presumptuous, Long Xiao would have preferred to present Si An with a golden King Cobra figurine.

With that, Long Xiao checked his watch, unwilling to further delay Si An’s time.

Si An was far busier than he was, and Long Xiao didn’t want him to overwork himself.

And so, Long Xiao led his entourage away in a grand departure.

The last thing Si An saw was a tall, pure black figure, surrounded by attendants, its full form obscured.

Si An frowned slightly, lowered his gaze absently, and glanced at the golden rose in the jewelry box before him.

The conference room was brightly lit, the cold white light illuminating the dazzling rose, making it seem impossibly magnificent, like a exquisite work of art whose value far exceeded the gold itself.

But Si An only glanced at it once, not even reaching out to touch it. He stood up, reluctant to pick it up.

Just before turning to leave, he murmured softly, Assistant Su, put it away.

As for the signed contract, he personally held it in his palm.

The Alpha had glanced several times at Assistant Su and Assistant Fang, both exceptionally beautiful female Betas.

Si An lowered his eyes to conceal the expression in his lake-blue eyes, which now held a hint of coldness.