AGMATSWHLMAR Chapter 2
by Volare“Ruan Tang, come with me. Although I know I can’t give you anything right now, but… but I swear, I will definitely treat you well in the future…”
The young Alpha looked at the Omega before him, almost unbearably nervous, as if even uttering a sentence required immense courage.
He didn’t even dare to glance at the Omega.
And the Omega sitting across from him was undoubtedly a beauty acknowledged by the world…
With fair skin, a slender figure, and features so perfectly refined, his temperament was both outstanding and aloof, yet he possessed a captivating charm that was impossible to forget, alluring to the extreme.
A peculiar sense of incongruity only enhanced his ultimate allure.
But at this moment, after hearing the young Alpha’s words, the beauty named Ruan Tang frowned slightly, extremely surprised: “Go with you? Lu Yang, what are you joking about?”
Ruan Tang never thought that such a scenario, similar to a TV drama where an Omega from a prestigious family is asked to elope by a poor boy, would happen to him, and that the one making the invitation would be Lu Yang.
A junior colleague at the Research Institute with whom he had a reasonable relationship.
“Ruan Tang… I’ve heard about your marriage to that person. As long as you nod, no matter the cost, even if it’s my life, I will definitely take you away, escape to the ends of the earth, escape to a place where the royal family and the government can’t catch us…” Hearing Ruan Tang’s voice, Lu Yang’s tone became even more impassioned.
As if he regarded himself as Ruan Tang’s savior, the only one in the world who could rescue Ruan Tang.
Looking at the Alpha youth completely immersed in his own drama, Ruan Tang finally couldn’t help but sigh, interrupting him coldly: “Lu Yang, I don’t know what kind of misunderstanding you have about me, or what kind of things you’ve heard…”
“But I must tell you that I am grateful for your affection, but I do not reciprocate those feelings. Therefore, I will not and cannot go with you.”
“Give up on that idea. Consider today’s words unsaid, and unheard by me. Let’s not contact each other again in the future.” With that, Ruan Tang placed the cup and saucer in his hand without hesitation, got up, turned around, and left.
Watching Ruan Tang’s back, the emotions in Lu Yang’s eyes changed again and again, and finally, he clenched his fist tightly, looking at Ruan Tang’s figure with resentment, almost unable to suppress his grief and indignation, and questioned: “Why? Is it true that you are, as they say, a materialistic, status-seeking Omega?”
“For wealth and status, you’d rather marry Auston than come with me?”
He never believed the rumors about Ruan Tang before. Ruan Tang was so beautiful and aloof, and even though his temper wasn’t good, how could he be the scheming black lotus described by outsiders, who would do anything to climb up the social ladder?
But now, Ruan Tang’s rejection of him caused some subtle changes in Lu Yang’s heart.
After all, everyone knew what kind of person Auston was… It was obvious what choice a normal person would make between him and Auston, unless it was for power and influence.
And Ruan Tang made a choice that was completely opposite to what the world expected. If it wasn’t for power and influence, then what was it for?
This Omega was indeed as cold-hearted and ruthless as the world said.
“I don’t think I have any obligation to explain my personal affairs to you.” Ruan Tang was simply too tired to argue with Lu Yang’s narrow-minded assumptions, so he just glanced back at him faintly, then turned and left: “Believe whatever you want.”
Over the years, people had added many prejudices and misunderstandings to him. Ruan Tang had explained many times, but the more he explained, the fewer people believed him.
Gradually, he became too lazy to explain.
Lu Yang watched Ruan Tang’s departing figure with resentment. Not far away, a Beta came forward and said coolly.
He was a colleague of Ruan Tang and Lu Yang at the Research Institute.
“See? What did I tell you? Ruan Tang would never go with you! This kind of Omega doesn’t care about sincerity or feelings at all. All he cares about is power and status.”
“He’s the most beautiful man in Imperial Star, that’s true, but he’s also the most ruthless black lotus.”
“You were just deceived by his appearance in the past. He’s not as good as you think he is at all. An Omega like him is beyond your wildest dreams…”
Listening to his colleague’s words, the corners of Lu Yang’s mouth moved slightly, but he no longer spoke up to defend Ruan Tang or argue for him as he had done in the past.
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
Perhaps, the evaluations of Ruan Tang that he had heard in the past were all true.
…
“Fifth Young Master, the master requests your presence in his study.” Ruan Tang had just returned home when the Ruan Family Estate’s butler immediately approached him to convey the master’s order.
Having been prepared for this, Ruan Tang responded softly: “Okay, I understand.”
Ruan Tang was born into the Ruan Family, a prominent family in the Osfia Empire.
Although the family had declined in the past, Ruan Tang’s father, Marshal Ruan Ming, had made great achievements in battle, so the Ruan family quickly regained its former prominence after only a few decades of decline.
Ruan Tang was the youngest son born to Ruan Ming’s first wife, and he was also an extremely precious Omega. With such a background, even if Ruan Ming himself was a fickle and promiscuous Alpha, with countless lovers and illegitimate children, he should have been the center of attention, the pride of heaven, protected by his mother, brothers, and sisters.
But it was as if Ruan Tang had used up all his good luck in his reincarnation. He had been plagued by bad luck ever since he could remember.
First, his eldest brother, who was the family’s heir, was seriously injured in a battle and became a vegetable, still in a coma to this day. Then, his eldest sister, an Omega, was heartbroken in love and became insane. Even his mother was stimulated and fell ill, becoming confused and delirious all day long.
Ruan Ming was a fickle and unfaithful Alpha who was never devoted or affectionate.
After his original wife became mentally unstable, he quickly applied to dissolve the marriage with Ruan Tang’s mother on the grounds that the household needed someone to manage it and his original wife was mentally disturbed.
And he chose one of his many lovers who had several children to become the new madam of the house.
And with the entry of the new madam and several illegitimate children who became legitimate children, Ruan Tang’s position as the youngest child left behind by the original wife became awkward.
He was neither Ruan Ming’s first child nor Ruan Ming’s most beloved child.
In this cold and large family, he could only struggle to survive alone, without the protection of his mother, brothers, and sisters.
Although Ruan Ming never treated the child left behind by his original wife harshly, he didn’t like Ruan Tang very much…
Especially after Ruan Tang’s marriages repeatedly failed, causing others to break off engagements and repeatedly competing with Ruan Ming’s most beloved son, Ruan Xi, the relationship between them father and son dropped to freezing point.
This time, if it weren’t for…
Ruan Ming would never have taken the initiative to talk to Ruan Tang.
“I think you’ve probably heard about the fact that your pheromone compatibility with Auston is as high as 95%, and that the royal family intends to arrange a marriage with our family, choosing you as the duke’s wife.” Ruan Ming tapped the table lightly with his index finger, looking at Ruan Tang carelessly.
He was an ambitious Alpha. From a down-and-out young master of a declining family to an Imperial Marshal who had revitalized the family, his life would surely be a very popular Mary Sue novel if it were written into a novel.
He had more than twenty children in his life, including five Omega children.
Whether illegitimate or legitimate, including the least favored Ruan Tang, they were all firmly held in his hands and cultivated as tools for strengthening the family and exchanging interests through marriage.
Ruan Tang was his least favorite child, but it was undeniable that—
Once, Ruan Ming had placed the most hope on Ruan Tang among all his Omega children.
The reason was simple: not only was Ruan Tang the most beautiful of all his children, but his Omega genes were also very pure, and his compatibility with any high-level Alpha was very high, above 90%.
Even if Ruan Ming didn’t like him, he had to admit that this son was a rare commodity, a good tool for marriage.
But unexpectedly, Ruan Tang’s conditions were superior in all aspects, but for some reason, he was very disappointing…
From the fiancé to the potential marriage partner, everyone who had contact with him for a period of time didn’t like him, and instead went on to like Ruan Ming’s other Omega son, Ruan Xi, who was inferior to Ruan Tang in terms of talent and appearance…
This kind of thing happened again and again.
Ruan Tang’s reputation became worse and worse, making Ruan Ming almost feel that this son was going to be stuck in his hands. He didn’t expect a new opportunity to come so soon…
Only then did Ruan Ming have some thoughts of breaking the ice with this son.
“You’ve made such a big fuss on Imperial Star. I’m afraid you wouldn’t believe me if I said I hadn’t heard about it.” Ruan Tang walked up to him coldly and looked at his own father, his eyes full of indifference.
Ruan Ming looked at Ruan Tang coldly and issued a formal order: “Since you’ve already heard about it, I won’t say any more nonsense… Her Majesty the Empress is very fond of you, and Auston has agreed to this marriage.”
“The wedding date is set for two weeks from now. Prepare yourself and attend your wedding on time.” He said lightly.
As an autocratic head of the family, he didn’t even have the slightest desire to discuss it with Ruan Tang.
“Auston…” Ruan Tang repeated the name, looking at Ruan Ming coldly, and immediately laughed sarcastically: “The Empire’s famous Bluebeard, with countless Omegas scared to death or driven mad by him… For the sake of profit, you’ve chosen such a marriage partner for your own son, Father, you really have a ruthless heart.”
He had long known that Ruan Ming was ruthless and didn’t care about him, but he didn’t expect him to be so ruthless.
“Auston is the eldest son of the Emperor and Empress, although he is disabled and his appearance is flawed… But I don’t think he is unworthy of you in any way.” Ruan Ming frowned impatiently, looking at Ruan Tang with dissatisfaction.
Hearing his words, Ruan Tang laughed sarcastically: “Hehe.”
As expected, he shouldn’t have any unrealistic expectations for Alphas…
As a partner, physical disabilities and a ruined appearance are actually not defects in Ruan Tang’s eyes, as long as the person is decent… But this Auston…
He is the eldest son of the Emperor and Empress, that’s true, but after he became disabled and his appearance was ruined in an accident at the age of ten, his personality also changed drastically, becoming gloomy and tyrannical.
According to various rumors, he is a complete psychopath with a strange hobby of torturing people and animals…
It is said that in order to cover up his special habits, the Emperor handed over the Empire’s torture department to him.
With such power in his hands, the duke became even more arrogant and revived the cruel punishments of ancient times… The corrupt officials and criminals who fell into his hands were skinned alive or had their brains opened and their hearts and livers cut out… Not one of them could die a natural death, it was simply perverted to an appalling degree.
Every year, it caused a large number of human rights activists to complain, privately calling him the royal family’s mad dog.
It was only because none of his methods were used on ordinary people that it was impossible to accuse him and convict him.
There are countless legends about him throughout Imperial Star. It is said that in his mansion, except for robots, none of the servants who serve him are complete, they are all disabled… Even if a normal person wants to work in his mansion, they must first become disabled…
It is also said that his mansion is home to countless fierce birds and beasts for him to torture and abuse.
In the past, countless Omegas whom the Empress tried to send to his side to marry him were scared to death or driven mad by him.
Yet Ruan Ming could still praise such a world-renowned, insane psychopath and push his own son into his mouth.
Ruan Tang really wanted to laugh.
His father really didn’t care about his life or death at all.