This Alpha Is So Devoted to His Wife - Chapter 62

The moment the words left his mouth, the entire room fell silent.

The quiet lasted for a full two minutes, with no one daring to speak.

Duan Yuluo noticed the excessive quiet and added, “They might be twins.”

The Queen picked up the cup of floral tea in front of her, took a sip, and looked at the maid standing behind her. She instructed, “Immediately arrange an obstetrics examination. Also, arrange for all prenatal examination equipment to be moved into Coles Castle. The medical team should move in today.”

“But I won’t necessarily keep the children.”

The Queen set her cup down. The crisp clink of the porcelain on the glass table sent a minor shockwave through the room. The female Alpha’s majesty and pressure instantly spread, amplified by the fact that she was a seasoned monarch.

Her action clearly indicated her attitude.

Duan Yuluo watched her. For a Queen, allowing such a sound when setting down a cup already showed a degree of lost composure, which was precisely his goal. He wasn’t a pushover. All the previous maneuvers had been attempts to manipulate him using others, trying to influence his decision.

Now that she had come to him personally, attempting to use other means to stop him from being with Lu Xinghe—that was impossible.

No one could stop him from doing what he wanted or loving whom he loved.

The Queen spoke again. “If you don’t want to live in the palace, you can stay in this house. Bennett bought this house for you. I assume there’s no problem with me having someone move in here?”

Duan Yuluo smiled. “I’m sorry, but this house was given to me by my family. I don’t allow anyone else to enter.”

The Queen: “…”

“You should understand why I say that,” Duan Yuluo said. He saw the Queen staring at him, sensing the silent threat hidden beneath the surface. He leaned forward and personally poured tea for the Queen. “I’ve been under immense pressure lately, my emotions are unstable, and coupled with the group’s recent crisis and Bennett’s recent actions, I am very upset.”

The Queen scrutinized the young man sitting opposite her. His appearance was indeed outstanding, his skin like fine jade, and even the posture of pouring tea was pleasing to the eye. His demeanor was composed, and his tone was calm, yet that calmness carried an ineffable sadness, making him easily comparable to a certain object.

A precious piece of glazed porcelain, fragile.

“I also know why you dislike me. It’s not because you dislike men, but because you must maintain the centuries-old order of the Clemens Royal Family. It’s not that you don’t want to, it’s that you cannot do so,” Duan Yuluo said, placing the teacup back in front of the Queen. “So, I understand.”

That was a considerable olive branch.

The Queen frowned. “Understand what?”

“I won’t be keeping this child,” Duan Yuluo lightly furrowed his brow, as if accepting the reality. He gave a soft smile. “Don’t worry. It won’t affect the bloodline of your Clemens Royal Family.”

The Queen’s voice immediately rose in volume. “Is this a trifling matter?! Jacob, I’ve heard much about you. You are an excellent child, even more outstanding than Bennett, but I don’t think you are the type of child you seem to be. You should be much calmer.”

Duan Yuluo nodded. “I am very calm right now.”

“No, child. I think you might be experiencing some emotional issues right now. If you need any help from me, you can mention it, such as any problems with the group’s operations here. You can bring them up with me. The baby is innocent,” the Queen said, then looked at Lu Xinghe beside him. “And I have been informed of Bennett’s actions. I am very angry and never imagined he would be so foolish. Rest assured, I will give you a proper explanation for this matter.”

Lu Xinghe leaned against the back of the sofa, one arm resting behind Duan Yuluo. He adjusted his glasses with his other hand, looking completely innocent. Out of the corner of his eye, he watched the young man in front of him. His baby was acting the part too well; he didn’t dare interrupt and could only nod earnestly to show he was at fault.

A careful seduction.

Pregnant, and possibly with twins.

If he didn’t know that they had used protection every time, he might have been fooled too.

“No explanation is necessary. I am fully aware and understand the purpose of your visit. Bennett has already told me the requirements of the Clemens Royal Family, and I do not meet them. Therefore, I will not keep the child,” Duan Yuluo met the Queen’s gaze. “Unless I am willing, no one can force me.”

Those pleasantries were only to be listened to; he wasn’t easily fooled by empty promises.

The Queen remained silent for a moment, then took a deep breath, an air of compromise about her. “Child, I know you love Bennett. He was wrong to hurt you recently, but your forgiveness and tolerance show your compassion. Since that is the case, let’s both take a step back. I can allow you to remain together.”

Duan Yuluo didn’t speak, waiting for her next sentence, which he expected would be something that would shatter his worldview.

But then he thought, I can’t wait. Waiting makes me passive.

So he preempted her. “There’s no need to step back. This matter has crossed my bottom line. A man will not be my entire life. Whether it’s this incident or the completely unwarranted detention of my goods, it is enough for me to realize that this place and this market do not respect me or the Galaxy Group.”

He turned and beckoned to his bodyguard to retrieve the documents his great-grandfather had sent.

Soon, the documents were handed to him.

Opening the Manila envelope, he took out the file and placed it on the glass table, gently pushing it toward the Queen. His expression was serene. “Regarding the cooperation agreement for constructing a large-scale transnational processing plant for the Neptune Hyper-Memory Chip in D Country, the Galaxy Group has decided to withdraw its investment, terminate the cooperation mechanism, and will no longer provide testing technology for the secondary differentiation gene defect instrument to D Country.”

The Queen’s expression instantly changed.

This project was intended to build the world’s largest AI pharmaceutical factory here, involving an investment of nearly 200 billion. Countries had already placed pre-sale orders for the Hyper-Memory Chip upon hearing the news.

In the age of rapid AI development, the Galaxy Group and the Neptune Group were the global leaders in seamlessly integrating AI with medicine, greatly accelerating the development of Chinese technology.

“I believe both sides were initially sincere in this cooperation. Firstly, the Galaxy Group could afford the money. Secondly, the Neptune Hyper-Memory Chip technology meets international standards. Thirdly, as the majority shareholder, the Galaxy Group would naturally receive a large share of the profits once the project was established. The reason you chose the Galaxy Group was primarily because you lacked the necessary capital to support such a large order and did not possess the technology,” Duan Yuluo said. He felt thirsty. Just as he was about to reach for the tea, Lu Xinghe immediately placed the teacup into his hand. He said ‘thank you,’ took a sip, and put the cup back into Lu Xinghe’s hand before continuing. “Including the detention of the Galaxy Group’s test kits and the unreasonable and unfair export control measures imposed on the Neptune Group’s chip—after considering all aspects, the Galaxy Group has decided to cut its losses and withdraw its investment.”

At this point, the atmosphere went silent for another two minutes.

The Queen sat with a dignified posture, her face unchanging. She picked up the voided contract and handed it to her assistant, maintaining the poise of a supreme ruler. “Then, what if I agree to let Bennett marry you?”

Duan Yuluo smiled. “I want to marry him.”

As he spoke, he felt a finger tickling his back. He suppressed his urge to move, maintaining his smile.

The Queen: “…” She likely realized that not only had she failed to achieve her negotiation goals, but she had also suffered the painful loss of a massive order, and there was nothing she could do about it. Furthermore, this situation could potentially lead to dissatisfaction from the Parliament and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“Grandmother, I will submit my application to renounce my royal titles this week.”

The Queen knitted her brows and looked at the one who spoke, Lu Xinghe. “Bennett, you—”

Lu Xinghe wrapped his arm around Duan Yuluo’s shoulder, his expression earnest. “Only this way can I earn his forgiveness. I was wrong to him, and the way I am now, I am not worthy of the position of heir apparent.”

The dramatic scene had reached its climax; it was time for the curtain call.

An Intimate Moment

A large group of people left with great pomp and circumstance. Although the conversation yielded no substantive results—and could even be described as an unpleasant parting with heavy losses—their presence remained formidable, the dignity of the Royal Family undiminished.

The maid immediately closed the door as soon as they left and scurried back. “Young Master Duan, who was that old lady? Why do I feel like she looked down on people?” She mimicked the Queen’s posture, lifting her chin. “She looked at everyone like that.”

Duan Yuluo nestled into the human sofa behind him, feeling ticklish from the kisses on his neck. He playfully slapped Lu Xinghe’s face and answered the maid with a smile. “That was Lu Xinghe’s grandmother, the Queen of D Country.”

The maid gasped, utterly shocked. “Then, then, then she came here because she didn’t want you two to be together?”

“Mhm,” Duan Yuluo glanced at Lu Xinghe, who hadn’t said a word until now. “Someone here has a throne to inherit and was required to marry a woman.”

Lu Xinghe looked down at the small expression on the face of the man in his arms. Though he wasn’t overtly angry, his eyes and tone carried a slight temper. Recalling the whole process where he was protected, it made his heart itch and filled him with adoration.

He chuckled, his arm wrapping around the slender waist. “Don’t be angry, baby. Being upset isn’t good for the pregnancy.”

Hearing Lu Xinghe mention it, Duan Yuluo twisted slightly to face him and firmly poked his chest. “You’re secretly delighted right now, aren’t you, Lu Xinghe? Your grandmother actually had the nerve to come to my house and assume this house was a gift from you. If I didn’t get mad, I wouldn’t be Duan Yuluo!”

“No, you were so dominant just now. I was completely mesmerized by your presence,” Lu Xinghe gripped the hand that was poking his chest, laughing as he pulled him into an embrace, and kissed his forehead. “I’ve never seen my grandmother look like that. Although it might not be right to say this, it was actually quite satisfying.”

Seeing the young couple getting cozy again, the maid smiled kindly. “Well, I’ll go buy groceries then. I’ll make you two a delicious dinner tonight. What would you like to eat?”

Duan Yuluo named a few dishes he wanted, and Lu Xinghe agreed.

Soon, the maid was seen driving out of the small garden in her BMW to buy groceries.

The house quickly fell silent.

Lu Xinghe picked Duan Yuluo up, holding him face-to-face, and headed upstairs. They couldn’t resist kissing each other on the stairs.

Although they hadn’t explicitly expressed anything to each other since the earlier encounter, every word and action from Duan Yuluo had been in defense of his partner, whether it was genuine or part of the act.

“Baby, you were so serious just now,” Lu Xinghe said, securely supporting the man’s bottom.

“Of course! She came straight to my house and assumed this house was a gift from you. I’d be mad! I’ve protected you so much. Now, even if she takes everything away from you, you won’t be left with nothing.”

“You’re right, because you are my everything.”

The bedroom door gently closed. Maintaining the embrace, Lu Xinghe leaned his back against the door.

The orange-yellow glow of the setting sun poured into the room through the white sheer curtains. The room was tranquil, and the shadows of their kissing figures fell at their feet.

Duan Yuluo’s back was against the door, his hands holding the back of Lu Xinghe’s head. Although he was initiating and controlling the kiss, he felt the hand supporting his bottom was taking control, and due to the disparity in physique and strength, the dominance subtly shifted under the ambiance.

He tried to slip out of Lu Xinghe’s grasp, but his foot was caught barely a second after he lowered it from Lu Xinghe’s waist. His wrist was immediately seized, and Lu Xinghe’s fingers slowly moved up, finally pressing their intertwined hands against the door beside his ear.

“Baby, I remember every word you said, every expression you made just now.”

Their warm, moist palms pressed together.

He felt the intense gaze on his face. This guy’s eyes were truly captivating. He quickly looked away. “If you’re going to compliment me, then compliment me. If you’re going to say you love me, then say it. But please speak properly; don’t make it so suggestive.”

“Baby, you just said you were pregnant.”

His hot breath sprayed against Duan Yuluo’s neck, mingling with his low, husky voice. It was just an ordinary sentence, yet it felt heavy with intent.

Duan Yuluo felt that this guy really knew how to set a mood. It had been a long time since they had been intimate, besides the first night after the hotel scandal, as they had both been busy. He glanced at the fading light outside the window and bent down, trying to escape from his arms.

His attempt to bend down was immediately thwarted. He was scooped back up, his body enveloped by the broad chest from behind. The overwhelming surge of Alpha pheromones and hormones made it difficult to struggle free due to the size difference.

A palm covered the area of his lower abdomen.

“Baby, what if we… would the little baby feel it?”

Duan Yuluo’s ears gradually turned red, and a hint of angry shame entered his eyes. He twisted his head to meet Lu Xinghe’s amused gaze and glared at him. “You’re doing this on purpose, aren’t you?”

Before they dated, he was as shy as could be. Now, the shyness was gone, leaving behind a completely ravenous lunatic.

Lu Xinghe rested his head on Duan Yuluo’s chin, kissing his reddened earlobe. “Then let’s not. It wouldn’t be good for the little baby to know their Daddies are like this.”

Duan Yuluo felt his temples twitch, listening to him say “little baby” repeatedly. “Lu Xinghe, that’s enough! The Ts are all very high quality; none of them broke.”

“Then should I try to break one next time?”

Lu Xinghe saw his small eyes darting over again, and he smiled indulgently. He stopped teasing him, lowering his head to kiss him. “Alright, I’m just kidding. Thank you.”

He was still reluctant to let Duan Yuluo get pregnant right now.

Since the other man had done so much for him, it was his turn to work hard now. Even if he was left with nothing, he would catch up to him.

Hearing his thank you, Duan Yuluo cupped his cheeks with both hands, looking up at him, his voice gentle. “Star, I’ve been chasing you since we were kids. In my heart, you shine just like a star. You taught me that it’s okay to fail, so I want to tell you that it’s okay to fail. I will always be by your side.”

Lu Xinghe looked down at the young man in front of him, feeling as if a lifetime had passed. The little sweet pea who had always followed him around had grown up and could even protect him.

He lowered his head and kissed his nose, his eyes warm. “Okay.”

As the sun set, their embracing figures merged into the afterglow, like an oil painting.