This Alpha Is So Devoted to His Wife - Chapter 56

Korman Golden Palace serves as Queen Clemens’s official residence. Not only are daily affairs handled here, but nearly a thousand banquets, receptions, and other meetings are hosted annually. Due to the enormous workload of the Royal Family, the aging Queen has delegated power to a certain extent, handing many duties over to the royal members.

Especially the heirs in the line of succession.

The banquet hall was prepared with a sumptuous luncheon to receive international guests.

Hundreds of servants and attendants walked into the banquet hall, moving uniformly without a sound. It was as if the silver cutlery holding the dishes had no weight at all. Every person’s expression was identical, and even the placement of the dishes was precise down to the centimeter.

The guests at the tables also maintained dignified postures. Even those unfamiliar with such high-level banquets dared not be negligent, fearing that any improper demeanor would affect their image.

Perhaps for others, this was a formal torment, an unnecessary fastidiousness. But for the Clemens Royal Family, this was a matter of dignity that allowed for no mistakes.

Lu Xinghe sat in his seat, his expression indifferent. He never imagined that one day he would have to manage and organize such luncheons. The excuse was assisting the Royal Family with work, but these days were truly like being in prison.

It was nothing but formalities: handling charities or hosting banquets.

He felt he would earn more as a red-hat hacker.

The Queen exchanged a few pleasantries with the guests from the dais, filling up half an hour with formalities before finally inviting everyone to dine.

As everyone ate, Lu Xinghe took out his phone under the table, wanting to see if Duan Yu Luo had messaged him. He found nothing, but he noticed that his lover’s steps had already reached twenty thousand. He frowned and couldn’t resist opening the chat box to send a message:

【Baby, have you eaten yet?】

“Bennett.”

Just as Lu Xinghe finished sending the message, he heard the elderly woman call him. He calmly put away his phone and looked up at the old woman: “Yes, Grandmother.”

The old woman smiled lovingly: “The one next to you is Serena. Why don’t you say hello to her?”

Serena, who was also sending messages under the table, was called out by name. She silently put away her phone, flashed a perfect, professional smile, and glanced at Prince Bennett beside her, giving a small wave: “Hi.”

Lu Xinghe subtly glanced at her phone, sensing that she, like himself, was distracted during the banquet. He also nodded politely: “Hello.”

And that was it.

Seeing that the two young people were still very unfamiliar with each other, the old woman didn’t say anything, but smiled: “That’s normal, as you haven’t met before. Why don’t the two of you enjoy afternoon tea together later and get to know each other? What do you think, Bennett?”

Lu Xinghe thought:

Great. Asking me this in a national banquet setting means she’s certain I won’t say anything inappropriate.

He maintained a polite, faint smile on his face, but there was no warmth in his eyes as he met the old woman’s gaze: “I have to spend the afternoon with my lover.” He then turned to the Serena beside him and said gently, “Perhaps we can schedule it for another time? Is that alright?”

Serena felt a rush of relief upon hearing this. Her face immediately broke into a smile: “Yes, that’s absolutely fine.”

She thought to herself: If Prince Bennett already has a lover, why did my family insist on introducing me to him? Isn’t this a ridiculous misunderstanding!

The old woman, seated in the main chair,’s expression darkened slightly. Perhaps because she couldn’t lose face in such an important setting, she quickly put her smile back on: “That’s true. Communication methods for young people are very convenient now. Any way of talking is fine, as long as you like it.”

The banquet lasted nearly three hours and didn’t end until three o’clock in the afternoon.

Afterward, the protocol staff guided the guests to check into the highest-rated hotel next to Lorman Castle.

“Bennett, considering the occasion, do you know what you were saying just now!”

The elderly woman’s severe reprimand echoed in her office, where she conducted her daily duties as the Queen.

By the floor-to-ceiling window, the tall young man in a tailored black suit leisurely held a stemmed glass. He wore his gold-rimmed glasses, had one hand in his pocket, and was drinking freshly squeezed juice. He turned sideways, his expression calm, to look at his furious Grandmother, and smiled faintly:

“Of course I know what I was saying.”

The light filtering through the trees outside cast a shadow down his broad shoulder, falling over the distinct, cool outline of his profile. Even while holding juice, he was smiling, but it was impossible to tell if he was in a good mood.

Lu Xinghe looked directly at the old woman sitting in the chair: “I will do as you do. If you respect me, I will respect you.”

The old woman’s face was stern, the wrinkles on her face deepening. The dignity and imposing aura of an Alpha female were oppressive. She slammed her hand hard on the table, her eyebrows etched with anger: “You have opposed me repeatedly for the sake of a man! I should never have allowed your father to take you to Huaxia! They corrupted you! You have absolutely no manners!”

“So, what is the standard of manners here? Is it listening to you? Or maintaining the so-called Royal Dignity?” Lu Xinghe’s gaze was frank, and he smiled: “But that’s too bad, Grandmother. I did not grow up here. I do not have these manners. My parents only taught me how to be happy, how to be a responsible and accountable Alpha, and how to love equally. They did not teach me how to fake-smile, how to socialize, or how to appease you.”

“I wanted to respect you, but you have never respected me.”

The old woman took a deep breath and leaned back in her chair. A maid nearby immediately brought her water, gently advising her not to get angry and to take care of her health.

She regained her composure, threw the document she received this morning onto the table in front of them, and said coldly: “Tell your little lover that the Galaxy Research Institute’s Secondary Differentiation Gene Defect Test Kit will not enter the Country D market. Tell him to give up.”

Lu Xinghe’s expression instantly froze. His face gradually darkened, and his eyes held a certain gloom: “What do you mean?”

His low voice carried a subtle tremor of controlled emotion, as if he were on the brink of rage.

“That’s exactly what I mean.”

Lu Xinghe lowered his gaze and laughed, full of coldness and sarcasm. He was somewhat incredulous: “Grandmother, do you know what you are doing? This Secondary Differentiation Gene Detection technology was a joint research effort. Didn’t we sign an agreement before? Huaxia leaves a market segment for Country D, and here leaves a market segment for Huaxia. By doing this, you are tearing up the agreement. You are making things difficult for him!”

How much effort did Duan Yu Luo put into this plan? How many nights did he stay up? What price did he even pay?

He’s even out there checking the market situation today. An Omega running around outside—that alone is painful enough for me.

“How much effort he put in, both domestically and here—his contribution to scientific research knows no borders. The scar on his chest is a debt I can never repay. And now you still want to do this?!”

The barely contained fury echoed in the office.

The old woman looked at her grandson. Perhaps seeing his anger, she softened her tone slightly: “Bennett, if you truly want to protect him, then obediently listen to your Grandmother. I can leave this market segment for him. After all, we don’t want to provoke the Galaxy Group either.”

“Listen to what? Listen to you tell me to marry a woman I don’t love?” Lu Xinghe fixed his cold, sharp gaze on the old woman. The oppressive force of his Alpha presence made it hard to breathe. He said coldly: “If you insist on doing this, I can only leave. I will give up everything here.”

“You can’t threaten me, Bennett. Threatening to leave is what children do. You are an adult, and you should be responsible for your actions and what you need to bear.”

“Yes, I am an adult, so I must be responsible for my actions, which is to protect my Omega.” Lu Xinghe walked to the desk. He took off the cufflink with the royal insignia from his shirt and placed it in front of the old woman, his tone flat: “I am willing to relinquish all my titles of honor, no longer return to the Royal Family, and no longer fulfill my royal obligations.”

“You’re crazy, Bennett. Even your parents wouldn’t dare do this.”

Lu Xinghe: “I dare.”

The old woman frowned: “Child, do you know what I will do to you if you do this? I will take back all your assets, leave you with nothing. Including your parents—they will no longer support you. How will you survive then? Will you rely on your Omega to support you?”

“Yes, I can. I already have nothing anyway. Furthermore, I have hands and feet. I can do anything. I don’t need my Omega to support me.” Lu Xinghe knew that this negotiation had reached the freezing point, as there was no room for maneuvering. There was no need to stay here any longer.

He turned to leave.

“Close the door.”

The security guards by the door immediately stepped inside and shut the door.

Lu Xinghe’s eyes darkened instantly. He turned sideways to look at the old woman: “What are you doing?”

The old woman: “I don’t believe we were negotiating. Don’t be so nervous, child. Put down your guard. Sit down and let’s talk properly. Don’t be impulsive.” She pushed the heir’s cufflink back across the table: “This was left to you by your Grandfather. It is your rightful inheritance and honor. I hope you won’t treat it so carelessly.”

“Fine, let’s talk properly. I want to marry Jacob.”

“Impossible.” The old woman flatly refused, frowning, looking utterly helpless: “Child, you cannot break the rules of our Royal Family. Not only are you making things difficult for me, but what will the whole country think?”

Lu Xinghe thought that living here was truly exhausting. What century are we in?: “The whole country wants to abolish the Royal Family.”

Pedantic. Autocratic.

Irrational.

He had not received the education here, nor had he internalized its ideology. He was unable to identify with such a rigid life—it was too suffocating.

“Are you truly not afraid of me reclaiming everything? You should know that you haven’t graduated yet and don’t have the means to support the high tuition fees. If I truly tell your parents to suspend all your cards, you might face expulsion.”

“Yes, I know.” Lu Xinghe thought to himself that he had already prepared himself mentally for all of this.

He had always intended to leave with nothing. This wasn’t impulsiveness, but the necessary preparation to break away from this life.

“Then you will stay in Lorman and calm down for two days.”

Lu Xinghe was about to speak when his phone emitted an alarm sound. He froze for a second. Almost immediately, he pulled out his phone and saw an SOS emergency signal from Duan Yu Luo pop up on the screen. His pupils constricted, and his face instantly turned pale.

He immediately answered: “Hello, Zai Zai, what’s—”

“Hello, are you Jacob’s Alpha?”

Lu Xinghe’s heart sank at the sound of the unfamiliar voice. He tried desperately to remain calm: “Yes, I am. Where is him?”

“Well, this is his colleague, Jack. We were running around to pharmacies outside, and I bought him a drink. After he drank it, he… he turned completely red, and collapsed within minutes. The doctor said it was an anaphylactic shock situation. We are at the Royal Hospital now. Can you come over immediately?”

Lu Xinghe’s head went numb with a boom. A chill surged up from his feet, accompanied by dizziness. He desperately restrained the fear bubbling up from his core. The hand holding the phone was shaking uncontrollably: “…What drink did he have?”

“A compound protein drink.”

Lu Xinghe took a deep breath, beginning to lose control of his emotions: “He has a severe allergy to eggs and certain proteins. He cannot consume even a little. I’m coming now.” He said this while holding his phone and moving to walk out.

But the office door showed no sign of opening.

He stopped in his tracks, listening to Duan Yu Luo’s colleague on the phone relaying the exact circumstances, while staring intently at the tightly shut door. In that instant, an uncontrollable rage surged up. He turned his head to look at the old woman and said in a cold voice: “Open the door.”

The old woman was expressionless.

“OPEN THE DOOR!!!!”

The hysterical roar suddenly erupted. In that same moment, the Alpha Pheromones, which had been suppressed by the inhibitor, could no longer be controlled. They instantly exploded throughout the room. The pheromones, constrained beneath the inhibitor, were like an awakened wild beast—mad, senseless, and launching indiscriminate attacks due to the loss of control.

The maid standing next to the old woman was an Omega. Due to the aggressive Alpha attack, she cried out in pain, covered her head, and crouched down.

The old woman was an Alpha, and even her face turned pale from the force of the overwhelming Alpha pheromones.

Not to mention the security guards outside the door. Normal people, under the effect of the inhibitor, could not withstand such a powerful surge of one hundred percent Alpha Pheromones.

“Open the door.” The old woman was finally unable to resist and conceded.

The double doors of the office flew open.

Lu Xinghe walked out quickly, his face dark.

However, the power of his uncontrolled Alpha Pheromones was too strong. Everyone he passed in the corridor was, without exception, unable to bear the force, resulting in symptoms like nosebleeds and headaches.

The inhibitor has existed for nearly a hundred years. Its purpose is to maintain social order.

If a person is severely harmed, the worst-case scenario is that their body and mind cannot endure the situation, causing the inhibitor to fail. This situation is not illegal; it is a citizen exercising their right to self-protection.

A black sports car sped out of Lorman Castle. The roar of the engine pierced the sky, mirroring its owner’s mood—he was out of his mind.

While waiting at a red light, Lu Xinghe forcefully restrained the discomfort of his full pheromone release. He took out an emergency inhibitor injection and jabbed it into his arm. He pulled the needle out and tossed it into the trash bag.

He then slumped back against the seat, gasping for air. The muscles beneath his shirt were taut, outlining his physique. The veins on his neck pulsed with pain. The collar of his shirt was already soaked with blood that had leaked out after his neck inhibitor failed, making him resemble a lurking wild beast.

His eyes were bloodshot as he stared at the red light counting down. His hands tightly gripped the steering wheel, his heart tearing with pain.

With the last two seconds, the string in his mind seemed to snap. He slammed his fist onto the steering wheel.

The horn blared, piercing the sky.

If only I could be the one injured instead. My darling grew up healthy and happy. Why should he suffer and be wronged because of me?