A Fatal Attraction from Lawyer A - Chapter 92

Two days later, Gu Yuxi flew to Country Y with his assistant to handle the class-action lawsuit.

This lawsuit was no sudden accident; it was the surfacing of a “conspiracy theory” that had been simmering beneath several recent cases involving the Galaxy Group.

Thirty years ago, the global penetration rate of Galaxy Group’s suppressants reached 100%, making Galaxy Research Institute the primary target for nations worldwide to secure supply contracts. Based on the severe global issues of aging populations and low birth rates, the Institute developed the BO Neutralizer, which significantly mitigated these problems and even balanced the ABO population ratios.

As the popularity of the BO Neutralizer grew, Galaxy Group listed in Country Y, attracting a massive wave of local investors. Shortly after, the group was subjected to “market guidance” under the suspicion of “monopolizing the vaccine market.” This so-called guidance became the starting point for Country Y’s conspiracy theories aimed at blackening the reputation of the Chinese enterprise.

The conspiracy theories reached a fever pitch with the “BO Neutralizer Lethality Case,” bringing the term “secondary differentiation genetic defects” into the public eye. Then, an incident in Continent L—where human interference with animals led to a zoonotic outbreak involving secondary differentiation—placed the Institute at the center of a media storm. Global opinion shifted toward the belief that secondary differentiation was contagious, originating from the first case handled by the Institute.

Consequently, international oversight committees seized and restricted the export of the BO Neutralizer. This led to the class-action lawsuit from Country Y investors, who claimed Galaxy Group had concealed risks and feared that China’s national strength would restrict the group’s development and harm their interests.

After Gu Yuxi’s multiple attempts at negotiation with the investor representative failed, the other party remained resolute in moving forward with the lawsuit.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was currently deadlocked—or rather, the other party was being intentionally difficult.

“Mr. Hebraic, following Galaxy Group’s listing in Country Y, the IPO prospectus explicitly stated the risks of investment, including the unpredictability of regulatory oversight from the Chinese government. I believe this deviates from your cause of action. The risk disclosure provided a clear warning; there was no failure of duty on the part of Galaxy Group.”

Gu Yuxi sat with his hands folded on the table. He watched the representative with his pale amber eyes, his tone cool and steady, betraying no emotional fluctuation.

Hebraic was a famous business tycoon in Country Y, known for being a cunning old fox. Facing the legal representative sent by Galaxy, he looked on with indifference, his tone bordering on frivolous:

“So, Galaxy Group sent you to be a lobbyist? You want a settlement?” Hebraic looked at the flawless face before him, a flash of regret crossing his eyes as he sensed something. “A pity. Such a beautiful face belongs to an Alpha. If you were an Omega, I might actually consider the settlement.”

Gu Yuxi remained unfazed and lowered his head with a small smile.

Seeing this beautiful man smile, Hebraic’s expression shifted. His blue eyes reflected Gu’s face. “Lawyer Gu, perhaps I can give Galaxy Group a chance to resolve this.”

“What kind of chance?” Gu Yuxi asked calmly.

“Even though you are an Alpha, you are so good-looking that I wouldn’t mind trying to like you. If Galaxy Group can… give you to me, I’ll consider dropping the suit.” As he spoke, Hebraic pulled a card from his pocket.

It was a VVIP room key for an international hotel.

Gu Yuxi had naturally noticed the gaze lingering on him since he walked in. He had dealt with such looks since childhood; he had long since grown used to it and developed a psychological immunity. To him, this face was a weapon. He didn’t feel anxiety or fear because of the intentions his appearance sparked; instead, it often became a vulnerability in others he could exploit.

Gu’s gaze swept over the room key before meeting Hebraic’s eyes. He smiled gently. “Thank you, Mr. Hebraic, for giving Galaxy Group this opportunity.”

Hebraic’s eyes brightened. He smirked as if victory was certain—only for the smile to freeze on his face the next second.

“Please leave this ‘opportunity’ for someone who actually wants it. I appreciate the sentiment.” Gu Yuxi stood up, gave a polite nod of farewell, gathered his documents, and turned to leave without changing his expression.

He had seen this too many times. It was painless and irrelevant.

“You are just a legal representative! I am the largest investor in Country Y! Aren’t you afraid of losing your job for offending me?”

Gu Yuxi paused. He turned back toward the man’s indignant rage. “Afraid? Of course I’m afraid.”

Hebraic’s expression softened slightly at the smile. He stepped forward. “As long as you follow me, I guarantee I’ll drop the suit and increase investment. If not… I believe I have quite a bit of influence with President Luo. Firing someone is very easy.”

Gu Yuxi thought to himself that it was impressive his face could potentially settle such a massive dispute upon a first meeting. Unfortunately, his loyalty to his national enterprise was firm, and he was a married man with a child.

“Mr. Hebraic, I’ll see you in court.” He turned and left, ignoring the shouting merchant behind him.

Go ahead, he thought. Try to get the CEO to fire me. See if Young Mr. Luo agrees.

A few days later, just as Gu Yuxi expected, he easily turned the tide in the Country Y District Court. Regarding whether Galaxy Group had fulfilled its duty in risk disclosure, the court dismissed the class-action lawsuit.

The essence of the case was actually about reaching an understanding. At the root, it was the inherent sensitivity and caution of the Country Y investors that caused the conflict. Gu Yuxi believed that Galaxy Group’s respect for that caution, combined with the court’s recognition of their defense, was the best possible ending.

Before leaving the courthouse, he was stopped by Hebraic again.

Gu Yuxi handed his briefcase to his assistant, telling him to head to the hotel first, then turned to the approaching businessman. “Mr. Hebraic, is there some misunderstanding between us?”

“I might have been a bit offensive the other day. I want to apologize,” Hebraic said. He was tall, standing half a head taller than the 1.8-meter-tall Gu Yuxi. “I’d like to invite you to dinner tonight to show my sincerity. May I?”

“You may not,” Gu Yuxi refused flatly.

Hebraic was stunned. “Why the sudden coldness? The lawsuit is over, and I’ve admitted it was our mistake as investors. Why so distant?”

Gu Yuxi thought to himself that inside the court, he was a lawyer representing the group’s interests. But outside the court, he was no longer “Lawyer Gu.” Why should he give a good face to a man who tried to solicit him? He turned to leave.

Suddenly, his arm was grabbed.

“Lawyer Gu, I really think we—Agh!”

Before Hebraic could finish, his arm was suddenly seized by a hand from behind and twisted back. He cried out in pain, his face turning pale. He looked back at the person twisting his arm—it was a familiar face.

“Mr. Hebraic, I don’t believe my Alpha has any ‘misunderstandings’ with you.”

Gu Yuxi froze, looking at the sudden appearance of Luo Panzhi in shock. “You… why are you here?” Didn’t he say he’d wait for me to get back today?

Hebraic stared at Luo Panzhi. “Luo?! What are you doing here?!”

Luo Panzhi used his leverage to keep the large man pinned, his expression cold as he increased the pressure. It wasn’t enough to cause permanent damage, but it was a clear warning. After all, this man was still a representative of their investors; they had to maintain a veneer of harmony.

He let go of the arm and stepped in front of Gu Yuxi, shielding him. He smiled at Hebraic. “Mr. Hebraic, long time no see. I believe I have much more in common with you than my husband does.”

“Husband?!” Hebraic looked at Gu Yuxi in shock. “You’re so young! Why get married so early?”

Luo Panzhi remained expressionless. “Excuse me, but our child is already five months old.”

Daring to flirt with Gu Yuxi? Luo was fuming.

Gu Yuxi stood behind him, watching the tight line of Luo’s jaw. He knew Luo was angry—so angry he might even be mad at him. He reached out to grab Luo’s wrist.

Luo didn’t respond. He was truly upset.

Hebraic shook his aching hand, looking regretful. “What a pity. Entering marriage so young. If only I had met him sooner—”

He stopped when he met Luo Panzhi’s dark, dangerous gaze.

“Mr. Hebraic, I assume you value the opportunity to work with Galaxy Group. I hope that after this, you will be more cautious. I would hate to lose an ‘excellent’ investor like you,” Luo said with a chilling smile. “Of course, Galaxy Group is never short of investors.”

The implication was clear: Withdraw your investment if you want; it won’t hurt us.

Hebraic suddenly realized something. “Wait… are you the Alpha who can get pregnant?! Heavens, it’s really you! That’s incredible!” He tried to step forward to get a better look at Gu Yuxi.

Luo Panzhi’s face went completely black. Gu Yuxi quickly grabbed his hand and pulled him away. “The matter is settled. Let’s go back to the hotel. I’m hungry.”

Hearing his wife was hungry, Luo Panzhi dropped the confrontation. He followed silently, though he shot one last look at Hebraic.

Hebraic just gave an innocent, punchable shrug.

Luo Panzhi’s anger spiked. Damn it! How dare he flirt with my wife! I’ve put up with Hebraic for long enough! This was exactly why he hadn’t wanted Gu Yuxi to come to Country Y.

The hotel was a five-minute drive away. The moment Gu Yuxi swiped the key and pushed the door open, Luo Panzhi grabbed his waist from behind and shoved him into the entryway, pinning him against the wall with both arms.

The door clicked shut with a heavy thud. The thick curtains blocked out the daylight, leaving the suite in a heavy, tense darkness.

“Did Hebraic touch you?”

Luo’s voice was low and flat. The scent of Oolong Brandy pheromones swirled around them, thick with possessiveness, trying to coat Gu in his scent. It was a futile attempt to “mark” him externally since the internal bond was gone.

Luo interlaced his fingers with Gu’s against the wall, trapping him.

Gu Yuxi smiled. “No. We didn’t even shake hands.”

“But I’m angry! He clearly wanted to touch you. How many times did you meet these past few days? What happened? What did he say to you?” Luo Panzhi was filled with regret. He should have been more firm about not letting him come.

At home, everyone knew Gu Yuxi belonged to him. But abroad, no one knew.

Gu Yuxi heard the jealousy in his voice and tried to turn around to soothe him, but Luo held him too tightly. Gu looked at him through the dim light and whispered, “Should I coax you then?”

“Tell me if he bullied you first,” Luo said, remaining in his dominant posture.

“He did.”

“What?!”

“He gave me a room key.”

Luo’s expression turned murderous.

Gu Yuxi took the chance to turn around, though he was still caged by Luo’s arms. He looked into Luo’s eyes. “I didn’t say a word. I just turned and walked away.”

As he spoke, his fingers moved to the buttons of Luo’s suit, gently undoing one. The tiny movement made Luo’s gaze flicker.

Gu Yuxi wrapped his arms around Luo’s neck and kissed him. Then, pressing his nose against Luo’s, he whispered: “Because I already have an Alpha. My Alpha made me pregnant. We have a beautiful baby. My body and soul belong to my Alpha. No one else is a temptation.”

“I love him. I am loyal to my Alpha.”

The cool, clear voice was like medicine for Luo’s heart, easing his insecurity. It was an insecurity that stemmed from the loss of the permanent mark.

Knowing this, Gu Yuxi continued to coax him. “Baby.”

“Mhm.”

“Husband.”

“Mhm,” Luo Panzhi finally let a smile tug at his lips.

Gu Yuxi leaned into Luo’s ear, a husky laugh in his voice. “Little brother… I’m wearing a waist cincher and shirt stays today. Do you want to see?”

Luo Panzhi’s eyes changed instantly.