The Paranoid Female CEO’s Contracted Beauty (Omegaverse) - Chapter 46

Two weeks later, the crew officially began filming.

Xu Qingyan happened to be free that day, so she had Secretary Su inform Li Ge in advance that she would be visiting the set. She treated it as an early celebration for Li Ge.

Although Li Ge appeared calm on the surface, she was actually overjoyed inside. It had been over a week since she had last seen Xu Qingyan. Truthfully, she missed her a little.

So, when Xu Qingyan arrived at the set in that familiar Rolls-Royce, Li Ge kept her expression neutral. But deep down, she was full of excitement. She thought Xu Qingyan had come alone. As she slowly walked toward the car and looked through the window, she saw someone sitting in the front passenger seat. In an instant, her heart sank from joy to disappointment.

It was an omega. And not just any omega, but one who was breathtakingly beautiful.

Her features were delicate and flawless. Her eyes sparkled like stars, and her long eyelashes fluttered gracefully like butterfly wings. Her fair skin was smooth and pure, like freshly fallen snow. Everything about her left a lasting impression.

This was the most beautiful omega Li Ge had ever seen. Among all the omegas she had come across, this one stood at the very top.

If anyone in the world truly deserved to be described as enchanting or otherworldly, then this omega was the perfect example.

Was she Xu Qingyan’s new favorite?

Li Ge couldn’t help but ask herself this question.

She didn’t know why, but her heart ached. At that moment, she felt completely out of place. She wanted to run away, to flee like a fool. But if she ran, she would only make things more humiliating for herself. So she forced herself to stay still and pretended nothing was wrong.

Xu Qingyan noticed her emotional shift and frowned slightly. Others might not understand Li Ge, but she knew her extremely well. Sometimes, she understood Li Ge even better than Li Ge understood herself.

She thought to herself, is she upset?

Tang Ling had said this approach would work well. But so far, Xu Qingyan was not seeing any results.

“Where’s your assistant?” Xu Qingyan spoke first. “How could she let you come here alone?”

Li Ge answered quietly, “She’s busy with something else, so I came by myself.”

Xu Qingyan had personally arranged for this new assistant. At first, Li Ge was reluctant, thinking the assistant was sent to spy on her. But Xu Qingyan insisted, and in the end, Li Ge gave in and agreed to keep the assistant around.

“What is she busy with? Didn’t I clearly tell her that wherever you are, she must stay with you?” Xu Qingyan’s tone held some dissatisfaction. “I’ll find someone else for you.”

Li Ge paused for a moment, then quickly said, “It’s not her fault. She’s doing her job well. There’s no need to replace her.”

The assistant was originally supposed to come with her, but Li Ge wanted to see Xu Qingyan alone. So she told the assistant to wait elsewhere. She hadn’t expected this small selfish choice to cause trouble for the assistant.

Li Ge suddenly felt very guilty. “I asked her to wait inside. It wasn’t her decision not to come with me. This isn’t her fault.”

Xu Qingyan could tell Li Ge was not trying to make excuses. When she first assigned the assistant, she had clearly told her to never leave Li Ge’s side unless Li Ge herself insisted or if the situation truly didn’t call for it.

So maybe she had overreacted.

Instead of continuing the topic, Xu Qingyan changed the subject. “Are you getting used to being on set? Has anyone treated you badly?”

At that moment, Li Ge found the question painfully ironic. The car was carrying Xu Qingyan’s new favorite, yet she was pretending to care. Did she really think Li Ge wouldn’t feel anything?

Or did Xu Qingyan truly just see her as someone she was financially supporting? Were the sweet words spoken in bed nothing more than casual lies? Maybe Li Ge had taken it all too seriously while Xu Qingyan had stayed clear-headed the entire time.

In the end, it seemed like Li Ge had simply overthought everything.

Xu Qingyan was just like all those other charming alphas. She had one face in bed and another face outside of it. The tender words were nothing more than a way to comfort a foolish heart.

Now Li Ge finally saw things clearly. Their relationship was just an agreement. They were together when needed, and apart when not. She had been the only one who had taken it seriously, imagining that Xu Qingyan might actually fall in love with her.

In the end, she realized she had been the clown.

Li Ge gave a bitter smile and quickly pulled herself together. She wouldn’t let Xu Qingyan look down on her. Even if she was just one of many lovers, she wouldn’t forget her original purpose.

“Director Li and the others have been very kind. No one has done anything inappropriate. If you don’t believe me, then there’s nothing I can say.”

To avoid dragging innocent people into trouble, she added, “If you plan to take action, I hope you’ll look into the situation first. For someone like you, a decision only takes a few words. But for us, it can feel like the sky is falling.”

Xu Qingyan sensed something in her tone, but with Pei Xiaoyu sitting beside her, she didn’t press the matter. She simply said, “As long as they’re not making things hard for you, that’s good.”

At that moment, Pei Xiaoyu finally spoke.

“Qingyan, aren’t you going to introduce me to her?” she asked, pretending to be curious. “Is she a friend of yours? I don’t think I’ve ever seen her before.”

Xu Qingyan did not expose her act. She pointed to Li Ge and said, “This is Xiao Ge. She’s a newly signed artist with our company and the second female lead in this drama.”

Li Ge’s heart tightened when she heard the introduction. So this was how Xu Qingyan described her to others.

But she should have expected it. Xu Qingyan wasn’t an ordinary person. She represented the entire Xu Group. Admitting to keeping a lover was disgraceful. Of course, she wouldn’t tell anyone the truth.

“Xiao Ge, this is Xiaoyu,” Xu Qingyan continued, turning to introduce Pei Xiaoyu.

When she heard the familiar name, Li Ge looked more closely at the woman in the front seat. She remembered that Xu Qingyan’s childhood friend was named Pei Xiaoyu and that she was an S-class omega. So this was the one she had mistaken for Xu Qingyan’s new favorite. In fact, she was Xu Qingyan’s childhood sweetheart.

Did Xu Qingyan bring Pei Xiaoyu here today to show her who held the official position?

Or was she trying to make it clear that Li Ge would always be just a lover? That no matter what happened between them, she would never be the one to stay by her side forever? That Xu Qingyan would never love her, and definitely would never marry her? That Pei Xiaoyu was the real partner?

If that was the message, then she had really gone to great lengths to deliver it.

Li Ge gave another bitter smile. She forced a polite expression, waved lightly, and said, “Hello, Miss Pei. I’m Li Ge.”

Pei Xiaoyu’s sharp gaze rested on her. No matter how she looked at her, this omega seemed far too ordinary. She was cute in a sweet way, but there were plenty of girls with that look. She blended right into the crowd. Pei Xiaoyu truly didn’t understand what Xu Qingyan saw in her.

And if looks were ignored, this omega had even fewer strengths. She had no real skills, no talent. As an actress, she had nothing going for her. Pei Xiaoyu couldn’t help but wonder if Xu Qingyan had been bewitched or poisoned to become so obsessed with someone like her.

But with Xu Qingyan sitting right beside her, she couldn’t say what she really thought. She forced herself to respond with a reluctant smile. “Hello. If you’re a friend of Qingyan’s, then I assume you already know what kind of relationship we have?”

Li Ge nodded. “Yes, I know.”

Pei Xiaoyu then wrapped her arm around Xu Qingyan’s and rested her cheek against it. She said softly, “Qingyan and I have known each other since we were kids. Back then, she didn’t have many friends. It was just me by her side. Now that she’s made so many new friends, I’m genuinely happy for her.”

Seeing Li Ge’s face grow increasingly pale, Pei Xiaoyu felt a deep sense of satisfaction. Maybe Li Ge was Xu Qingyan’s current favorite omega, but so what? She still had to remain hidden, unable to show herself openly. A relationship that was never recognized could never last long.

But she was different. She was Xu Qingyan’s official fiancée, the eldest daughter of the Pei Group. No matter how close or ambiguous she acted with Xu Qingyan, no one would dare criticize her. In fact, people would only say they were a perfect match. And that was something someone like Li Ge could never hope to achieve.

Xu Qingyan didn’t like Pei Xiaoyu’s physical closeness and tried to pull away. However, Pei Xiaoyu clung to her arm like glue. No matter how Xu Qingyan shifted, she wouldn’t let go. The car was small, and there was nowhere to escape. Left with no other choice, Xu Qingyan said, “Xiaoyu, didn’t you say you wanted to come and watch how Xiao Ge films her scenes? It’s about time they start shooting. Let’s not hold up the directors. Go on and get out of the car. I’ll have Xiao Ge take you over.”

What did that mean?

Was Pei Xiaoyu coming to watch her act?

Li Ge’s eyes widened in disbelief. She stared at Xu Qingyan, wanting to ask what she was trying to do, but the words wouldn’t come.

To be honest, she didn’t have the right to ask. Now that Pei Xiaoyu was here, she was the one who truly had a say. Li Ge, on the other hand, was just a kept woman behind closed doors. She was expected to stay quiet and follow arrangements obediently.

“Filming can get pretty boring. Are you sure you really want to come along, Miss Pei?”

Still uncertain about what was happening, Li Ge couldn’t help but ask.

As an omega herself, Pei Xiaoyu clearly understood what Li Ge was thinking at that moment. Since Xu Qingyan had handed her such a perfect opportunity to make things difficult, of course she would take full advantage of it.

“How could I be bored?” Pei Xiaoyu smiled and replied. “Even if filming is dull, it’s still better than being stuck in the office with Qingyan while she deals with paperwork. I just got back, and she hasn’t had any time to take me out. I’ve been bored to death staying home alone. I’ve always been curious about how dramas are made. This is such a great opportunity. I’m sure it won’t be boring at all.”

Li Ge stood there clutching the hem of her shirt. If anyone had looked closely, they would have noticed her fingers tightening with growing tension. But Xu Qingyan, still seated inside the car, couldn’t see any of it.

Li Ge wanted to say no. She didn’t want Pei Xiaoyu to come along. If she did, all the gossip that had already been circulating around the set would only get worse, and Li Ge would have no way to explain herself.

But even if she opened her mouth, Xu Qingyan would never agree. Pei Xiaoyu was her childhood friend, while Li Ge was nothing more than someone who warmed her bed. No one would give up a lifelong friend for someone like that.

Which meant that this matter was already decided. There was no space left for her to argue.

“Xiao Ge, what’s wrong?” Xu Qingyan asked suddenly.

Li Ge looked up. Not wanting anyone to read her thoughts, she forced a small smile and said, “It’s nothing. Since this is what you want, President Xu, Miss Pei, please step out of the car. I’ll take you there.”

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