A No-CP Female Lead is Pregnant with the Uxorilocal Alpha’s Cub - Chapter 18

“So, President Leng has a habit of stealing other people’s things.”

Song Ranxue naturally recognized what was on Leng Xingxuan’s wrist and who it belonged to. At this point, she had already dropped the pretense; there was no need to act anymore. She was determined to completely sever ties with Leng Xingxuan today and have nothing more to do with her.

“Stealing?” Leng Xingxuan didn’t get angry. She even let out a small laugh. “I found this in a room… it’s a lost item without an owner. How can that be considered theft? Your mouth is not only good at insulting people, but also quite skilled at slandering them.”

“Very well, President Leng. That is my property. I accidentally left it behind that night. Please return it to me.” Song Ranxue didn’t lose her temper either. She even softened her tone, making it a request.

“This good luck string is very important to you?” Leng Xingxuan slid the string off her wrist but didn’t hand it over immediately. Instead, she toyed with the bright, smooth orange-red cinnabar beads, asking with a hint of curiosity.

“Yes,” Song Ranxue replied simply, maintaining the question-and-answer flow.

“What if I say ‘no’?” Leng Xingxuan looked at her face, which had remained incredibly calm and devoid of ripples since she got into the car. Suddenly, she felt a strong urge to tear through that mask of composure—to see her panicked, crying, or even… begging for mercy.

She admitted to herself that she indeed harbored an indescribable fixation on this Alpha; she wanted to disrupt that mountain-mist-like, ethereal presence. However, she didn’t truly want to force her; she wanted to make her submit willingly, to make her heart belong to her entirely.

“Name your price.” Song Ranxue didn’t know the exact relationship between Leng Xingxuan and Starlight Entertainment—it was likely more complex than just being an investor—and she didn’t know if today was a trap set to ruin her audition as revenge.

But she knew that Leng Xingxuan wouldn’t have made her get in the car and intentionally shown the lost cinnabar string unless she wanted something from her. Since the woman was putting on such a performance, there was room for negotiation. She wouldn’t wait for the other party to speak first; she’d just ask directly.

“Miss Song is indeed clever.” Leng Xingxuan seemed satisfied with the reaction, a smile finally gracing her usually indifferent face. “However, revealing the answer immediately would be boring. Why doesn’t Miss Song enjoy the party tonight? If you can guess the answer, you can come to me to redeem your string.”

“President Leng…”

“Shh—”

Leng Xingxuan suddenly pressed her index finger against Song’s lips. Caught off guard by a gesture so out of character for the CEO’s status and personality, Song Ranxue froze. She suppressed the flutter in her heart and stared at her in shock, her eyes asking why she would suddenly do something so startling.

Leng Xingxuan’s movement was actually a bit stiff. She had done it on purpose, but she knew she wasn’t suited for such flirtatious gestures. Still, she felt she had to tame Song Ranxue; otherwise, it would truly be too late. And beyond business, she was genuinely interested in her. It had been a long time since she had seen an Alpha so calm and clear-headed.

How could she resist playing with her a little?

So, despite the internal awkwardness, she maintained the pose and looked at her with a suggestive gaze, an enigmatic smile on her lips.

Song Ranxue suddenly felt a chill. She retreated to create space and vigorously rubbed the goosebumps on her arms. With an expression of profound discomfort, she said, “President Leng… you don’t really pull off the ‘seductive vixen’ look. I suggest you stop making things difficult for me…”

— Hahahahahaha she’s so blunt hahahaha!

— My god, zero romantic sense. Isn’t this Xing-Xing’s hidden persona? Hahaha!!!

— I’m dying, what is Xing-Xing supposed to do now? She practiced for so long to get this effect!

Leng Xingxuan’s expression didn’t change, but she withdrew her finger. “You prefer straightforward Omegas?”

“…What I like has nothing to do with you, President Leng.” Recalling the previous blunders, Song Ranxue emphasized: “My priority right now is my career.”

“Is that so?” Leng Xingxuan inexplicably recalled the male Omega bar owner who had stood behind her with eyes full of adoration. “I’m afraid things won’t go as you wish.”

“…” The conversation was dead. Song Ranxue decided not to argue and changed the subject: “President Leng, please give me your bank account details.”

“If you find the answer I’m looking for tonight, it won’t be too late to give them to you then.”

Leng Xingxuan’s mood suddenly soured. As the car came to a stop, she opened the door and stepped out first. Song Ranxue followed out of her side, only to be met by several pairs of gossiping, complex eyes. Song sharpened her gaze and recognized the people watching her.

Four of them were members of “Rainbow Whale,” all fair-skinned, beautiful Alphas with long legs, appearing to be in their early twenties like the original host. The other was a sharp-looking woman in a business suit—likely the manager—who was also looking at her with a complicated expression.

Song Ranxue: “…”

She truly didn’t understand why Leng Xingxuan had brought her here. The venue was a large-scale entertainment complex featuring a buffet and KTV. Why bring the other four members and the manager along?

She didn’t assume for a second that Leng Xingxuan would actually let a “troublemaker” like her join Rainbow Whale after she had sung that insulting song. So, after thinking it over, she didn’t greet the members, intending to just follow behind them as they went in.

After getting out of the car, Leng Xingxuan ignored her. Her female Beta assistant hurried over and whispered in her ear for a long while. When Leng looked up, she cast a seemingly casual glance toward Song, her eyes shimmering like the sunset, making it impossible to read her true emotions.

But Song Ranxue suddenly felt a powerful sense of foreboding. By the time she tried to look back, Leng Xingxuan had already departed with her assistant.

Although Leng’s departure seemed composed, her expression was displeased, her brow furrowed with impatience and coldness. She looked as if she had encountered a major problem.

Song Ranxue frowned, her sense of unease growing, but she forced it down. The Female Lead’s business had nothing to do with a background character like her. She shouldn’t worry needlessly; she’d probably just get in the way.

Thus, she turned her gaze away and prepared to enter last.

In truth, if her sister hadn’t asked her several times where the cinnabar string went, Song Ranxue wouldn’t have followed Leng Xingxuan’s lead. But the thought of her sister… she couldn’t bear to see that look of disappointment. It was the family affection she had desperately craved in her past life. Now that she had it, she couldn’t throw it away.

“Song Ranxue, I’m Duan Qianying. Nice to meet you. Welcome to ‘Rainbow Whale.’ Let’s look out for each other from now on!”

Song Ranxue had intended to remain a background character, but one of the members approached her. The words were so unexpected they startled her: “You’re saying I’ve joined the group?”

“Yeah, why else would we bring you here for a celebratory dinner?”

“…Is that so?” Song Ranxue understood Leng Xingxuan’s intentions even less now. The woman might have some interest in her—after all, their pheromones were compatible—but it didn’t seem like she truly liked her or wanted the best for her.

So what was this? Did she want to control her and toy with her? Or make her an Alpha mistress? Whatever it was, she could forget it.

“Hey, you seem quite close with President Leng. Are you two…” As Duan Qianying finished, another member approached, her tone dripping with gossip.

“Mu’an, don’t ask so many nosy questions.” Duan Qianying cut off the Alpha named Lin Mu’an. Song Ranxue saw that Lin Mu’an was leaning intimately against another young female Alpha; they clearly had a close relationship.

The final member stood far apart from everyone, acting aloof and detached. Her aura was strangely similar to Leng Xingxuan’s. When she saw Song looking, she gave a dismissive glance and looked away, her face showing clear displeasure or even a hint of disgust.

Song Ranxue: “…”

She didn’t plan to care about their opinions. Her priority was finding the answer Leng Xingxuan wanted so she could get the red string back, otherwise A-Ning would be upset again.

Following the group inside, she discovered the buffet served Basque cheesecake—Song Chuning’s favorite. It was hard to find authentic versions elsewhere. Song Ranxue’s eyes lit up. She took a photo and sent it to her sister: [Do you want to eat this…?]

However, just after sending the message, she received a call from an unsaved number. She recognized it instantly as Leng Xingxuan’s. Her heart sank; she knew this couldn’t be good.

Song instinctively reached for the decline button, but the Alpha named Lin Mu’an accidentally bumped into her as she walked past, causing Song’s finger to slip and hit “Accept.”

Song Ranxue: “…”

“Hello?” Song spoke into the phone, feeling an odd sense of relief, but there was no reply. There were only chaotic background noises. She could faintly hear Leng Xingxuan’s breathing—it sounded wrong, rapid and panicked. “Hello? President Leng?”

SLAP—

Song Ranxue heard a sharp, violent slapping sound, making her brow twitch.

“You b*tch, you actually dared to make a secret call! I really underestimated you! Weren’t you looking for an Alpha partner? I’ve arranged twenty for you tonight… I’ll make sure they take good care of you…”

…

BEEP—BEEP—BEEP—

Song Ranxue’s hands had clenched into tight fists, her anger reaching a boiling point. She held her breath, listening intently, but the line went dead. The sound of that violent slap and the man’s crude, lecherous voice echoed in her ears. She felt a sudden chill, unable to imagine what a fragile Omega like Leng Xingxuan was going through.

The gland at the back of her neck began to burn fiercely in response to her soaring emotions. Her woody pheromones surged out like a storm, screaming to protect someone—

At this moment, Song Ranxue realized that her claim of not caring about Leng Xingxuan was a lie. Whether it was the influence of pheromones or something else, she absolutely could not watch her be insulted like that.

She coldly tucked away her phone, deciding to go find her.

But just as she was about to leave, a message arrived from her sister’s number: [Song Ranxue, your sister is in my hands. If you want to save her, come to this address and we’ll settle the score! If you aren’t here within half an hour… you’ll never see your sister again.]

Song Ranxue gripped her phone until her knuckles turned white. She knew her sister had been kidnapped because of her.

Her eyes flickered. In an instant, it felt as if she had been plunged into an ice cellar.

Save Leng Xingxuan, or save her sister… she could only choose one.