Chapter 18
Pretty.
That was the first word that came to Jiang Li's mind when his gaze fell on the brown-haired omega.
Her hazel eyes shimmered under the chandelier's glow, catching the light in a way that made them seem almost alive. There was a natural warmth to her presence—something effortless and inviting. She laughed easily, spoke with gentle confidence, and carried herself in a way that drew people in without trying. Even her pheromones, a soft blend of vanilla bean and jasmine, seemed to wrap around the room, calming and soothing everyone nearby.
Including Shen Yu.
Jiang Li watched them quietly.
From where he stood, it was easy to see the way Shen Yu looked at her. There was something restrained in his gaze, something carefully hidden beneath composure—but it was there. A suppressed longing, faint but undeniable, surfacing in the depths of his dark eyes whenever he looked at her.
They spoke for nearly twenty minutes.
Jiang Li didn't interrupt. He didn't move closer.
