11

For a female Beta, entering an Alpha or Omega restroom in an emergency wasn't a big deal, but Pei Yuzhang had been masquerading as an Alpha in public. If she rushed into the women's Omega restroom now, she could be accused of sexual harassment before she even had a chance to explain.

The rose and raspberry scent hung in the air, subtle yet alluring. Although delicate, the Omega pheromones felt like a hook, tugging at one's emotions.

It was at this moment that Pei Yuzhang realized something was off.

She had transmigrated into a Beta's body, so why could she detect the pheromones so clearly?

Most Betas couldn't perceive pheromones, and those who could usually needed to be in close proximity, or the pheromones had to be extremely potent to be noticeable. But Pei Yuzhang had never heard of a Beta being able to sense pheromones this distinctly.

Could she be undergoing a second differentiation into an Alpha?

Unlike many Alphas who took pride in their status, Pei Yuzhang didn't feel superior because of her previous identity, nor did she view Betas as mere "worker bees." There was nothing wrong with being a Beta. In fact, Pei Yuzhang found it less troublesome without the issues of a susceptibility period.

But now was not the time to dwell on her gender. Pei Yuzhang bit her lip, realizing that if Yu Zhiwan had been drugged and was entering her heat early, her pheromones could cause a serious incident. Yu Zhiwan, as an Omega, would also be in great danger!

Pei Yuzhang had seen Omegas in heat before, so she knew how urgent the situation was. Pacing nervously outside the restroom, she was about to look for an Omega to help when a familiar figure emerged from within.

Yu Zhiwan sat in her wheelchair, her ears, cheeks, and even her neck flushed with a deep red.

Her fair skin made the redness even more apparent. The restroom's lighting, along with the mirrors and white tiles, accentuated the fragile and alluring image she presented. The flush at the corners of her eyes betrayed her discomfort.

At this moment, every cell in the Omega's body seemed to be screaming for someone to claim her. Yu Zhiwan's hands trembled as she fought against her instincts.

Two conflicting forces warred within her, and the struggle was evident in the sweat beading on her forehead, dampening her hair. Strands of her thick bangs fell across her face, slightly disheveled but not detracting from her delicate beauty.

Seeing Yu Zhiwan, Pei Yuzhang's wildly beating heart finally began to calm down.

The protagonist hadn't immediately accelerated her path to becoming a villainess, which meant the situation was still under control. Despite the overwhelming scent in the air, the restroom's air fresheners had already started to activate, trying to neutralize the Omega pheromones. Yu Zhiwan was still holding onto her sanity, her nerves taut as she struggled to maintain control.

At this moment, Yu Zhiwan's mouth was filled with the taste of blood.

The salty, metallic flavor spread through her mouth, and the pain from her bitten tongue was intense. The concentrated pain was the only thing allowing Yu Zhiwan to maintain some semblance of control.

With extraordinary willpower and self-discipline, Yu Zhiwan resisted the effects of the drug assaulting her Omega instincts.

Her keen intuition told her that someone was standing in front of her, blocking her path. Yu Zhiwan lifted her head, a faint smile forming on her lips, only to hear a slightly tense but still recognizable, melodious voice ask:

"Are you okay? How about I take you to my room?"

For the first time acting as a "villain," Pei Yuzhang felt her ears burning with embarrassment. She had never imagined that saying two sentences could feel so agonizingly long. She regretted her words but knew there was no turning back. Having started, she had to see it through, no matter how shameless it felt.

So, she awkwardly added:

"I have a lot of suppressants in my room."

This statement felt like the lowliest of tricks, like luring a naive child with promises of candy and games. Pei Yuzhang nervously watched Yu Zhiwan's expression, seeing her face slowly darken. With a sigh, she suddenly stepped forward and grabbed the handles of Yu Zhiwan's wheelchair, pulling her close.

Pei Yuzhang was skilled in grappling techniques, but she couldn't bring herself to use them on Yu Zhiwan. She only grabbed the wheelchair handles, not the woman herself, ensuring she didn't strip away all of Yu Zhiwan's ability to resist.

But she had underestimated Yu Zhiwan's determination.

The woman didn't make a sound, didn't scream for help. Instead, as Pei Yuzhang approached, she suddenly leaned forward to bite! Fortunately, Pei Yuzhang reacted quickly, or she would have had a hard time explaining a bite mark.

She swiftly pulled back, covering Yu Zhiwan's mouth with a handkerchief, and, out of necessity, pinned the woman to her wheelchair, holding her wrists to immobilize her. Yu Zhiwan's wrists were slender, offering little resistance in Pei Yuzhang's grip. Even as she struggled, it was to no avail.

Pei Yuzhang meant business. Drawing on the original character's memories, she made sure no one was around, found the hidden passage nearby, and carried Yu Zhiwan into a room after a considerable effort.

This club was a frequent haunt for the original character, with some less-than-reputable areas, such as the hidden passageway next to the restroom that led directly to a guest room on the third floor.

Pei Yuzhang only learned of this upon entering, panting as she gently placed Yu Zhiwan on a bed. The Omega had struggled so much that her clothes were disheveled, exposing her flushed skin, making her look like she had indeed been taken advantage of. About to say something, the whimpering Omega swung her fists wildly the moment Pei Yuzhang loosened her grip.

Pei Yuzhang opened the nightstand, dumping the contents—suppressants and inhibitor patches—onto the bed, where they scattered like a shower of flower petals. Then, she quickly turned and bolted from the room.

She received notifications that her "cannon fodder value" had increased and that the protagonist's "villainess value" had risen by 5% as she paced in a blind spot near the stairwell.

With a sigh of resignation, Pei Yuzhang closed her eyes.

The room she had chosen was empty, according to the original character's memories. The odd-numbered rooms here were usually left vacant for emergencies or moments of uncontrollable desire.

But Pei Yuzhang feared someone might burst in and interrupt Yu Zhiwan, so after playing the villain, she locked the passage and waited near the stairwell. While the system had required her to complete the task of bringing the Omega into the room, Pei Yuzhang couldn't leave her alone and felt compelled to stay nearby.

She would wait until she saw Yu Zhiwan safely leave the room.

Suppressants usually took effect within ten minutes. Given that Yu Zhiwan was still conscious, she should be able to administer the suppressant herself and regain clarity in about five minutes.

So, Pei Yuzhang waited in silence.