The Scummy Alpha and the Fallen Movie Queen Got Married in a Flash - Chapter 2

It was impossible to tell who had initiated it first.

Possessiveness was an instinct etched into an Alpha’s blood, and the constant surge of dopamine relentlessly urged Lu Shuangjiang to mark the Omega before her.

Her consciousness teetered on the brink of collapse.

Instinct screamed at her that if she didn’t leave immediately, something beyond her control would inevitably happen.

“Yu Ningqi,” Lu Shuangjiang bit her tongue, struggling to maintain composure. “Are you alright? If you’re okay, I’ll leave now.”

Her voice remained barely steady, but she desperately avoided Yu Ningqi’s gaze, her face flushed with discomposure.

The Omega before her was simply too alluring.

Those shimmering eyes, those slightly parted, tender red lips…

…and that overwhelming, all-consuming pheromone scent of wild roses.

Every detail tugged at her nerves.

As for the kiss just now, it was likely just the female lead’s subconscious acting out while her consciousness was clouded.

The more that was the case, the more Lu Shuangjiang, as an Alpha, needed to restrain herself.

Heaven only knew how much willpower it had taken for Lu Shuangjiang to resist biting down on Yu Ningqi’s gland when that kiss landed near her ear.

She struggled to rise and retreat, but at that moment, Yu Ningqi suddenly reached out and wrapped her arms around Lu Shuangjiang’s neck. “Where do you think you’re going?”

The wild rose fragrance instantly intensified to an overwhelming potency.

Lu Shuangjiang trembled as she reached out to try and pull Yu Ningqi off her. “…We need to clear our heads.”

But the Omega, sensing her retreat, clung to her even tighter, her icy-soft hair brushing against Lu Shuangjiang’s neck.

“Don’t leave,” Yu Ningqi’s voice trembled, almost tearful. “Mark me.”

Lu Shuangjiang closed her eyes, acutely aware of something shattering within her heart with a sharp crack.

In the air, the wild rose and the crisp scent of fresh snow had perfectly fused into a cold, intoxicating fragrance.

With newfound resolve, she opened her eyes, sweeping the items off the sink with a crash.

Yu Ningqi felt her back press against the icy mirror.

Startled by Lu Shuangjiang’s sudden movement, she instinctively grabbed onto the Alpha’s shoulders for balance.

The snow fell harder, nearly burying the half-bloomed roses completely.

As if sensing the roses’ distress, the snowflakes slowed their descent in a tender gesture.

The roses trembled, their petals unfurling to become the only splash of color in the silvery-white landscape.

That crimson hue was bewitchingly beautiful, almost demonic.

It seemed to beckon her to bite down, as if doing so would fill her mouth with the intoxicating fragrance of roses.

The Alpha’s teeth pierced the Omega’s gland, leaving a temporary mark of possession with satisfied finality.

At midnight, the crabapple blossoms remained sleepless.

Lu Shuangjiang stood in the bathroom, equally sleepless.

Help! She actually… marked the female lead?!

Under the glaring LED lights, Lu Shuangjiang stared at her reflection in the mirror, frozen in disbelief. After a long moment, she mechanically cupped a handful of cold water and splashed it on her face.

The icy water trickled down her chin, finally coalescing into a single drop that fell.

This water is so cold.

Just like the chill in her heart right now.

Lu Shuangjiang glanced at Yu Ningqi in the bedroom.

The woman’s soft, long hair was pressed into the pillow. A sliver of hazy moonlight streamed through the gap in the curtains, bathing the quilt in a tranquil glow. She looked peaceful and beautiful.

That was the Omega she had temporarily marked, the woman she had just held in her arms.

Lu Shuangjiang returned to the bedroom, her heart a tangled mess as she gazed at the woman before her.

The mark had eased Yu Ningqi’s fever, but Lu Shuangjiang, facing this situation for the first time, stayed until 5 AM to ensure the fever wouldn’t return before preparing to leave.

Before leaving, she ordered breakfast for Yu Ningqi and left her contact information.

Lu Shuangjiang silently apologized in her heart.

Sorry, female lead. For my own survival, I’m making a hasty retreat.

She didn’t want to just sleep with him and run, but staying would only make things worse.

Before fleeing, Lu Shuangjiang hesitated, then walked over and fully closed the partially drawn curtains. She also took the camera the female lead’s father had given to the original owner. Although she had immediately disabled the recording function yesterday upon transmigrating, the camera still contained some videos recorded by the original owner.

After confirming she hadn’t left anything behind, Lu Shuangjiang climbed out the window.

The gentle breeze on her face still felt surreal.

This first night after transmigrating felt like a dream.

Her phone still had 30% battery. She checked it and saw the first message was from the female lead’s scumbag father, giving her the room number and promising a generous reward once the job was done.

Lu Shuangjiang blocked him with disdain.

After blocking him, she stared at her meager four-figure bank balance, lost in thought.

Might as well grab some bread and instant noodles from the convenience store for brunch.

By the time she finished all this, it was already six in the morning. Lu Shuangjiang stood there with a bag of convenience store food, pondering for a moment before deciding to go home and get some proper sleep.

As for everything else, I’d deal with it after waking up.

Before heading home, she glanced back at the hotel one last time before resuming her steps.

Lu Shuangjiang woke up shortly before ten o’clock. The restful sleep gradually restored her from the exhaustion of being constantly on edge since transmigrating to this world, giving her the energy to sort through the rest of the plot.

To put it politely, her original self was an eighteenth-tier starlet, but in reality, she was barely a step above an extra.

With a stroke of luck, she might land a legitimate gig, but it had been four months since her last one.

After all, she was a nobody in the industry, barely making enough to cover her expenses. The company she worked for was a bottom-tier entertainment agency, where even their most popular star barely scraped into the third tier.

Having thought this through, Lu Shuangjiang decided to visit the company and see if she could resign.

She had no grand ambitions of pursuing a career in entertainment, and yesterday’s incident with the female lead had already given her a glimpse of the industry’s dark side: scheming, drugging… If she were to stay in the entertainment world long-term, such incidents would only become more frequent.

But the main reason was simply a lack of money. She was currently short on funds and figured changing jobs would be a better way to earn a living.

Her apartment wasn’t far from the company, about a ten-minute walk.

This was the first time Lu Shuangjiang had truly taken in the world around her.

Though this world lacked spiritual power, its advanced technology still fascinated Lu Shuangjiang.

Along the way, she passed a pharmacy.

Remembering her Alpha status, Lu Shuangjiang went inside and picked out several barrier patches.

If she had had barrier patches or suppressants on hand last night, the incident with Yu Ningqi might never have happened.

Thinking of Yu Ningqi, Lu Shuangjiang sighed.

She had left in such a hurry that she had no idea how the female lead’s storyline was progressing.

Lu Shuangjiang placed the selected barrier patches on the counter, ready to pay. The clerk smiled and said, “Hello, your total is 235 yuan.”

Lu Shuangjiang: “……” 

Her hand trembled slightly as she reached for her wallet.

Watching her remaining balance dwindle again after buying the barrier patches, she thought grimly that she needed to find a new job quickly to avoid starving.

As soon as she arrived at the office, Lu Shuangjiang went to the restroom to open and apply the barrier patch.

She had bought the most basic type, fragrance-free and unremarkable except for its rose-shaped design.

When applied to the back of her neck, it resembled a kiss mark at first glance.

Lu Shuangjiang glanced at herself in the mirror and casually covered the small rose with her loose, long hair.

Still, the barrier patch’s effectiveness was remarkable.

Since I’ve already bought it, I can only blame myself for suddenly thinking of that woman when I was choosing, which led me to unconsciously pick the rose design from all the barrier patches.

Come to think of it, I hadn’t even exchanged contact information with Yu Ningqi after last night.

If we met again, I’d definitely apologize properly.

Lu Shuangjiang exited the restroom, lost in thought.

She immediately bumped into a group of people. Looking up, she saw not only the company CEO and her agent, but also… Yu Ningqi.

The tall woman was surrounded by the crowd, their numbers creating an imposing atmosphere. Yet Yu Ningqi’s expression remained unchanged in the face of their fawning attention.

She had changed into a new dress, revealing her pale shoulders and delicate collarbones. Nude-colored heels accentuated her long, slender legs.

Seeing Lu Shuangjiang at the door, Yu Ningqi smiled faintly. “Miss Lu, we meet again.”

Why is the female lead here?

Being suddenly addressed as “Miss Lu” felt a little strange to Lu Shuangjiang. After all, Yu Ningqi had called her by many names last night, but never this polite and distant “Miss Lu.”

Being an adult, Lu Shuangjiang quickly adjusted her mindset.

She figured that last night’s incident was just an unavoidable accident for Yu Ningqi, and now that it was resolved, Yu Ningqi probably wanted to suppress the matter.

So she nodded and greeted Yu Ningqi casually.

Lu Shuangjiang didn’t think much of it, but the others present were shocked, especially the company CEO and Lu Shuangjiang’s agent.

This morning, Yu Ningqi had suddenly expressed interest in acquiring their company as a subsidiary of World Dream Entertainment, her flagship entertainment agency.

World Dream—the industry titan, the ultimate dream destination.

For a small, obscure company like theirs, it was like manna from heaven.

And the goddess bestowing this blessing was none other than Yu Ningqi herself.

The CEO nearly fainted from the shock. The contract not only contained no unfavorable terms but was remarkably generous.

After signing, Yu Ningqi simply gathered the company’s agents for a brief look, selected one to stay by her side for questioning, and was unbelievably easy to deal with.

What had they done to deserve such fortune?

After the initial euphoria, the CEO was filled with anxiety and confusion until he saw Lu Shuangjiang.

Could Yu Ningqi’s sudden acquisition be for this woman’s sake?

The CEO had little recollection of Lu Shuangjiang, but the agent remembered her somewhat.

At first glance, she almost didn’t recognize Lu Shuangjiang.

The transformation was truly remarkable.

When the agent initially signed Lu Shuangjiang, it was for her stunning beauty. Little did they know that after entering the industry, she would insist on wearing bizarre, garish makeup daily, effectively reducing her perfect score of a face to a mere one. No amount of persuasion could change her mind.

Now, without the outlandish makeup, her sharp, striking beauty shone through like a finely crafted sword—fiercely captivating, dazzling, and radiant.

The room was filled with shrewd individuals who immediately sensed the unusual tension between the two women, as if they had something important to discuss. One by one, they found excuses to leave, until only Lu Shuangjiang and Yu Ningqi remained.

Lu Shuangjiang turned to Yu Ningqi, but before she could speak, Yu Ningqi pressed a finger to her lips.

“This isn’t the right place for a conversation,” Yu Ningqi murmured, leaning close and whispering into her ear like a lover sharing sweet nothings. “Miss Lu, shall we step outside to talk?”

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