"The Alpha Who Abandoned Love—And Got a Second Chance" - Chapter 11

“Mm.”
Chu Muqing could barely muster the strength to respond softly.
The conflict between her and Lu Lingyu had nothing to do with Lin Xi—there was no need to drag her into it.
Lin Xi lowered her gaze, her eyes darkening.
She seemed to realize something but said nothing.
In her mind, she was trying to figure out the relationship between Chu Muqing and this Alpha in front of her. What kind of connection could they have, that even after being sexually harassed by the other party, Chu Muqing still refused to call the police?
“I’ve known Nan Qiu for exactly seventeen years, seven months, and six days.”
Lu Lingyu’s gaze was fixed intently on Chu Muqing’s face before turning to Lin Xi, as if declaring ownership.
“Every single day, there hasn’t been a moment I didn’t think about her.”
Her tone was deliberately provocative, her eyes brimming with malice. To outsiders, it sounded like an Alpha’s direct challenge.
Nan Qiu? Was she referring to Chu Muqing?
Lin Xi’s eyes narrowed as she looked down at Chu Muqing in her arms.
She had lost consciousness again and lay weakly in Lin Xi’s embrace, her eyes shut, breath rapid, and her pale cheeks flushed deep red. Her long fingers clutched Lin Xi’s wrist tightly.
That flush—Lin Xi had seen it just last night. It must be a severe allergic reaction to something.
Lin Xi lifted her head and looked calmly at Lu Lingyu. After a moment’s thought, she spoke.
“Mm. On behalf of my wife, thank you for your concern over the years.”
“…”
Hearing the words “my wife,” Lu Lingyu’s jealousy twisted into a cold laugh.
Suppressing her rising anger, Lin Xi looked directly at her and nodded politely.
“With your blessing, my wife and I will continue to live happily together.”
As she said this, she gently wrapped her arm around Chu Muqing’s waist, pulling her closer.
The motion made Lu Lingyu seethe with envy. She sized Lin Xi up and down, then sneered:
“Happiness? You think you can give her happiness?”
At the same time, she stepped forward.
Her pheromones spread like claws, aggressive and invasive. Several Alphas nearby who had been watching quickly shrank back.
Lu Lingyu’s unique rowan flower Alpha pheromones were powerful and revolting. Among Alphas, pheromonal dominance could directly affect others.
While Betas like the nearby security guard were unaffected, the Alphas nearby felt weak in the knees, desperate to flee her oppressive aura.
Lu Lingyu noticed their reactions and smirked wickedly. This natural advantage had always allowed her to do whatever she pleased.
But what puzzled her was that Lin Xi seemed completely unaffected—not even a twitch of her brow.
Lu Lingyu frowned.
She examined Lin Xi, puzzled.
There were only two possibilities: either Lin Xi wasn’t an Alpha at all—just a Beta.
Or… her pheromones were strong enough to suppress Lu Lingyu’s.
Lu Lingyu sneered and said with contempt:
“How much does Shengbang Design pay you? You think that’s enough to make her happy?”
Lin Xi’s eyes darkened, her gaze sharp.
“You investigated me?”
The slight narrowing of her eyes made her look like a predator sizing up prey.
The dangerous aura radiating from this seemingly ordinary college student reminded Lu Lingyu of the punch she’d taken to the face just moments ago.
Even without using her Alpha pheromones to suppress her, Lin Xi had somehow made her feel an unfamiliar chill down her spine for the first time.
“So what?” Lu Lingyu glared at her and taunted, “Let me remind you—the security cameras here are broken. You hit me. I could press charges anytime I like. So, what can you do to me?”
Lin Xi lowered her gaze and said calmly,
“Nothing.”
Lu Lingyu smirked triumphantly and scoffed.
But Lin Xi curved her lips ever so slightly and said coolly,
“Still, let me remind you of one thing.”
Lu Lingyu raised an eyebrow. “Oh?”
Lin Xi met her gaze, her eyes like ice.
“Simp or not—you’re still just a dog.”
She looked down at the unconscious Chu Muqing in her arms and exhaled softly, smiling:
“You chased an Omega for seventeen years, and in the end, she still became my wife. Did you ever ask yourself why she chose me over you?”
Lu Lingyu’s pupils shrank. She stared at Lin Xi with venom.
“I suggest you find another Omega to chase,” Lin Xi said with a smile.
“She’s mine now. You’ll never have her.”
With those words, she turned around effortlessly.
Under Lu Lingyu’s murderous glare, Lin Xi gently held Chu Muqing and walked toward the elevator.
Just after she left, a chauffeur hurried over from the side, carrying a few items.
“President Lu.” The driver didn’t know what had just happened, but seeing Lu Lingyu’s grim expression, he tread carefully. “Sir wants you back at the office.”
Still fuming, Lu Lingyu asked, “Did he say what it’s about?”
The driver hesitated, then said, “I didn’t catch everything… but I think it’s about that plot in the West District. It seems the Lin family is interested too.”
“The Lin family?” Lu Lingyu’s brows furrowed. “Lin Zhourong or Lin Licheng?”
“Neither,” the driver replied. “I heard it’s the Lin family’s third young miss. She wants to build… a racetrack or something.”
“A racetrack?”
Lu Lingyu cursed under her breath.
What kind of airhead wants to build a racetrack on land worth billions?
And the Lin family elders are letting her run wild?
In the capital, hardly anyone didn’t know the Lin family by now.
They had always been low-key. In earlier years, Lin Zhourong, the family head, was like the other noble patriarchs—his vast business empire remained discreet and under the radar.
But in recent years, for some reason, Lin Zhourong suddenly added a real estate company under the Chuangrong Group, handing it over to his eldest son, Lin Licheng, who quickly became a formidable force, even threatening established players like the Lu family.
Lin Licheng’s methods were ruthless and efficient, forcing other developers to pay attention.
Some said the Lin family’s move into real estate was prompted by Lin Zhourong’s remarriage. His new wife, Lady Lin, had a keen eye for industry trends and believed real estate had major potential.
Rumor had it Lin Zhourong was utterly henpecked—he obeyed Lady Lin in everything and even treated her daughter from a previous marriage like his own.
Lin Licheng was ruthless but not without weaknesses.
As for Lin Zhourong, he could be approached indirectly—through his wife.
But this mysterious Third Miss of the Lin family, never seen by the public or the media—who exactly was she?
—
Outside the mall, Lin Xi hailed a cab.
Chu Muqing was in bad shape. Her eyes remained shut, but her cheeks were flushed red, and she was rubbing her face against Lin Xi’s neck.
Her soft hair tickled Lin Xi’s neck. Even though Lin Xi had never witnessed an Omega in heat before, she had a strong suspicion—
Chu Muqing had entered her estrus.
It was Lin Xi’s first time dealing with something like this. She was completely flustered.
Even unconscious, Chu Muqing’s hands roamed restlessly over her body.
What had the book said again?
During estrus, an Omega needed to be temporarily marked by an Alpha?
Lin Xi was silent for a long while.
She decided Chu Muqing needed to go to the hospital.
Suddenly, the sky began to drizzle. It had been sunny when they left that morning, but now the sky was overcast, the wind howled in her ears, and swirling leaves danced on the ground.
Carrying the unconscious Chu Muqing into the back seat of the taxi, Lin Xi’s back ached from exhaustion.
Her new body was clearly frail—pampered, untrained, and worlds apart from what she was used to.
“Miss, where to?” the driver asked, giving her a wary glance.
Before Lin Xi could answer, he added cautiously,
“Have you been watching the news lately?”
Lin Xi frowned. “What news?”
“Oh, nothing much,” the driver said with another uneasy glance at her.
“Just… there’s been talk of a pervert going around lately. They say she targets Omegas in heat… especially when it’s raining.”
Lin Xi: …