After Marrying the Cold Omega in Secret - Chapter 68

The dinner didn’t last long before it ended.

Jiang Xu, in the end, didn’t bring up the matter again. She could tell that Chu Jin had deliberately interrupted her earlier, not wanting her to continue with what she was about to say.

But she couldn’t help feeling resentful.

The emotions she had buried in her heart for years had finally reached the moment where she could voice them, she couldn’t just give up so easily.

And now, with Chi Ye as a rival, she couldn’t afford to be careless.

Back then, she hadn’t been capable enough, but now that she could finally stand side by side with her sister, she refused to let anyone else take her away.

So, in the following days, Jiang Xu frequently visited the set. Even when she was too busy to come in person, she never failed to send fruits, flowers, or warm greetings.

As for Chu Jin, the moment Jiang Xu had suddenly grabbed her hand that night at dinner, she had realized.

The emotion in Jiang Xu’s eyes wasn’t just sisterly affection.

Chu Jin was at a loss. She didn’t know how to react, nor when their once-simple friendship had taken such a turn.

Though Jiang Xu hadn’t brought it up again in the days that followed, her constant attentiveness made Chu Jin increasingly uncomfortable. She felt it was necessary to clarify things.

But since the other party hadn’t mentioned it, she couldn’t very well be the one to broach the subject first.

On the fifth day of filming, Chu Jin only had one scene in the morning, a reunion scene with Chi Ye.

After their one-night stand, Wen Qin had left Shen Huai some money the next day, and the two hadn’t seen each other since.

They had no way of contacting each other.

Then, nearly half a month later, when Wen Qin’s family pressured her into going on a blind date after dodging it many times before, she had no choice but to show up at the arranged restaurant.

She had already planned how to sabotage the meeting, but after waiting for a long time with no sign of her date, she got up to leave. Just as she stepped outside, she ran into Shen Huai.

It felt like fate.

They exchanged a few words, their minds inevitably drifting back to that night, both still savoring the memory. Then, without needing to say anything, they went to a hotel and lost themselves in passion once more.

It was during the filming of this intimate scene that Chu Jin noticed something unusual.

When she pinned Chi Ye down, the heat in the other woman’s eyes didn’t seem like acting.

Chu Jin did a quick mental calculation and realized.

Chi Ye’s rut was coming.

Their interactions over the past few days had remained lukewarm. Watching Chi Ye grow closer to Feng Yuwei, Chu Jin couldn’t help but feel irritated, and some of that resentment even seeped into her performance.

But when channeled into Wen Qin’s character, that frustration transformed into an intense longing born from prolonged abstinence.

It worked well enough.

Chu Jin pushed Chi Ye onto the bed, her movements rough. As she kissed her, her hands swiftly undid the other woman’s dress.

Chi Ye lay passive on the sheets as Chu Jin leaned over her, pinning her down, dominating her just like she had on the couch that time.

Their lips lingered on each other’s ears and necks, their heavy, ragged breaths filling the room, thick with desire.

Then, as usual, they moved on to filming close-ups.

Chu Jin’s slender fingers traced teasingly, her fingertips glistening with moisture.

Chi Ye’s eyes were tinged red, glistening with unshed tears, her body trembling faintly.

Though they hadn’t gone all the way, Chi Ye had been genuinely aroused this time. Even after the scene ended, there was still a trace of unsatisfied hunger in her.

Chu Jin was burning with desire, barely holding back this feeling was equally unbearable.

If they weren’t still in the middle of their cold war, she would have dragged Chi Ye back to their place the moment filming wrapped, pinned her down, and indulged in wild, relentless passion until they were both spent.

After this scene wrapped up, it wasn’t even 11 a.m., and Chu Jin had no more scenes scheduled for the afternoon.

That meant she could finally get some proper rest.

Chi Ye had gone straight to the restroom after filming, Chu Jin guessed it was to take suppressants.

When she returned, the dazed, flushed look from earlier was gone, replaced by her usual cool indifference. She might have even touched up her makeup, covering the faint redness on her cheeks.

Seeing no one else around, Chu Jin hesitated for a moment before stepping closer.

She asked softly, “Is it your rut?”

Chi Ye glanced at her but didn’t respond.

These past few days had been just as unbearable for Chi Ye. Watching Jiang Xu visit the set daily, bending over backward to fawn over Chu Jin with endless “sister this, sister that,” made her head throb with irritation.

The worst part? Chu Jin accepted it all without batting an eye.

Couldn’t she tell Jiang Xu had feelings for her?

Or maybe she just enjoyed the attention.

The thought made Chi Ye’s anger flare even hotter.

“None of your business,” she replied coldly.

The sharp rejection stung, no matter how much Chu Jin tried to brace herself.

At first, their cold war had felt like mutual stubbornness, but now, Chu Jin was starting to doubt. Especially when Chi Ye looked at her with such detachment like they were strangers again.

Had she pushed things too far?

A pang of worry shot through her.

Just as she was about to say something else, Feng Yuwei suddenly appeared, cutting her off before the words could leave her lips.

Feng Yuwei walked straight up to Chi Ye, her expression shy.

“President Chi, could you come here for a moment?”

Her voice was dripping with sweetness.

Though reluctant, Chi Ye didn’t hesitate especially since Chu Jin was right there and followed without a word.

The two of them crossed the set, passing through a long corridor before turning into a secluded corner.

Chu Jin had never seen them act so secretive before. Curiosity gnawing at her, she quietly trailed after them.

By the time she caught up, their conversation was already over.

All she saw was Feng Yuwei handing Chi Ye a keycard, her face flushed with shyness.

And Chi Ye took it without hesitation.

The sight made Chu Jin’s pupils constrict, her heart stopping mid-beat. She stumbled back, pressing against the wall as she struggled to steady her breathing.

No. It couldn’t be what she was thinking.

But then she heard Feng Yuwei’s next words, and her heart plummeted into an icy abyss.

Even from a distance, the coquettish lilt in her voice was unmistakable.

“Come early tonight, okay? Don’t keep me waiting too long~”

And then, faintly, Chi Ye’s reply: “Okay.”

Each word was like a needle, piercing Chu Jin’s heart.

So it was exactly what she feared.

Feng Yuwei had booked a room. Chi Ye was going. And it was her rut.

What would happen was obvious.

Before they could spot her, Chu Jin turned and fled in a panic.

When Feng Pei’er saw Chu Jin’s ashen face, she gasped and immediately steadied her, worry etched across her features.

“Sis Jin, what’s wrong? Are you sick? Do you need to go to the hospital?”

After enduring these three consecutive questions, Chu Jin’s unfocused pupils gradually sharpened, her dazed state replaced by overwhelming sorrow.

She gazed at Feng Pei’er for a long moment before speaking: “I’m tired. I want to go rest.”

Her voice was hoarse, thick with exhaustion, as if she had expended every last ounce of strength.

–

Sunlight poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows, desperately trying to penetrate the scorching heat outside. Yet the room’s air conditioning was set so cold it created an entirely separate world from the blazing outdoors.

Chu Jin curled up on the sofa, tightly wrapped in a blanket.

The initial disbelief in her heart had transformed into a fine, searing pain.

Like being slowly cut by a small knife not fatal at once, but delivering prolonged, relentless agony. The sensation wrapped around her like an airtight net.

Impossible to escape. Impossible to be saved.

Her thoughts scattered chaotically, replaying scenes from her time with Chi Ye: their first meeting, signing contracts, getting married, exchanging rings, appearing on the dating show. They’d cooked together, gone on dates, even had that moment when Chi Ye saved her life.

After returning, she’d received an entire room of stuffed animals and the kitten Maruko.

Counting it all now, they’d actually shared so many experiences in just over two months.

What a pity that after today, it might all be over.

Chu Jin sniffled, extending a finger from beneath the blanket to wipe away tears at the corner of her eye.

She murmured with feigned indifference: “Forget it. We were never really compatible anyway. It’s better she finds an omega who can satisfy her needs.”

Yet the moment these words left her lips, her heart ached as if sliced by blades.

Before this, she’d even convinced herself even if they were both alphas, even if society wouldn’t accept them, even if their physical desires could never be fully satisfied, she was willing to stay with Chi Ye.

But Chi Ye’s persistent secrecy always left Chu Jin wondering: what stage had their relationship truly reached?

What exactly did the other woman see her as?

Wasn’t sincerity and honesty fundamental when building intimacy?

Her eyes drifted to the window, noticing the midday sun already beginning its westward descent.

Checking her phone, she saw it was already 4:30 pm.

She’d been curled up on this sofa for so long.

Coming to her senses, she realized she’d skipped lunch in her distress.

Then again, she thought bitterly, anger had filled her stomach, no wonder she still felt no hunger even now.

At the same time, Chu Jin noticed a message from Jiang Xu sent an hour ago:

[Big sister, are you free tonight?]

[I have something important to say. Please come.]

When no reply came after thirty minutes, Jiang Xu added:

[If you’re willing, I can pick you up this afternoon.]

Chu Jin’s gaze grew heavy, her brows lightly furrowing. Reading these messages, she already understood Jiang Xu’s intentions perfectly.

She didn’t reply immediately, first exiting to message Feng Pei’er:

[Pei’er, have you seen where Chi Ye went?]

The reply came promptly:

[I just saw her leave in a car.]

Chu Jin couldn’t help closing her eyes, enduring the dull ache in her chest before inhaling and reopening them.

Then she clicked on Jiang Xu’s profile.

After a moment’s hesitation, she finally responded: [Okay.]

With the message sent, Chu Jin exhaled deeply.

An unusual calm settled over her heart.

Thinking that Chi Ye was also going to the appointment tonight, she couldn’t help but sigh at how fate played such tricks on people.

–

Evening.

The car moved steadily along the road, caught in the rush hour traffic. At every intersection, it had to wait for what felt like an eternity before inching forward again.

Chi Ye leaned back in her seat, her eyelids lightly closed as if resting, but a faint frown lingered between her brows, betraying an unshakable gloom.

Then her phone suddenly chimed.

She pinched the corners of her eyes before unlocking the screen.

It was a message from He Xian.

【Just got back, everything went smoothly.】

Seeing this, the tension in Chi Ye’s brow eased slightly. Just as she was about to reply, two more messages from He Xian popped up.

【Just saw Jiang Xu pick up Madam and drive her out.】

【He even brought flowers when he came.】

Attached was a photo.

Chi Ye immediately tapped to open it.

As she took in the image of the two figures, her eyes gradually narrowed.

The dim yellow light cast shadows over her thick lashes, obscuring the darkness of her pupils. Though her expression remained unreadable, an icy, almost murderous aura seemed to radiate from her.

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