Middle Child Syndrome - Chapter 199

Chapter 199: Ch 199: Don’t make a hasty decision
Rika did not care much about the mafia world and what happened there. It felt as if there was one problem after another that constantly plagued that place.

But this was a cause of concern because this kind of drug had too many applicable cases, especially in politics, where this could be used as a deadly weapon.

It had the potential of turning the world upside down if this drug was regularly used.

“So, what have you planned thus far? How are you going to take care of these drugs?”

Rika asked, and Rocxx looked worried on his face.

He seemed to have a plan but did not want to speak out loud. He also gave Rika a look that made her shiver. It felt like Rocxx wanted something from Rika, but she had nothing to give him.

Rocxx seemed to be debating with himself when Zhu Li decided to speak up.

“Look, I have a plan. If you could help us, then we can-”

“Don’t even think about it. I told you before, right? We are not putting Rika at risk, and we are not involving her in this case. That is final, so I would appreciate it if you stopped convincing her to help you.”

Rocxx sounded pissed and determined to keep Rika out of the loop.

She knew why Rocxx did that, and she was thankful as well.

However, Zhu Li did not seem to be in the loop. He looked irritated and annoyed by Rocxx’s quick interference.

“Stop cutting me off like this. It is not your decision whether Rika will participate in this operation. Rika, what do you want to do? Will you help us out?”

Zhu Li asked, now turning toward Rika and asking her this question.

Had it been a better person, they would have agreed to help Zhu Li because it was right.

But Rika had no intention of throwing herself head-first onto the world she was trying to avoid. Moreover, just because this drug has not worked until now does not mean it will not work in the future either.

“I am sorry, but I don’t want to help out this time. I have too much to do in my own life to be worrying about others. I’m also having difficulty adapting to what is happening because of ‘someone’ I know. So, I would like to refrain from participating this time.”

Rika refused the younger alpha outright.

She could instantly ready signs of confusion and bewilderment on his face.

‘Ah! Is this the first time for this young master to get rejected like this? I guess it is clear why he looks so shocked by this.’

Rika sighed before she placed a hand on Zhu Li’s shoulder. It finally snapped him out of his shock, and he looked hopeful.

“Don’t worry. I am sure you will find someone to help you out. This is a big world, and at least one other beta will be able to help you out. It’s just fine.”

The assurance was not much, but this was all Rika was willing to do before turning around and walking back toward her dorm.

Zhu Li looked at her back in stunned silence before he placed his hand over his eyes and sighed.

“Fuck! I never expected this to happen. Did I truly get rejected by someone?”

Zhu Li’s voice sounded impressed, and Rocxx burst his bubbles before he could get ahead of himself.

“Dude! Give up. That girl is taken. I don’t think her partners would appreciate it if you butt in and try to steal her away from them. Please don’t make this a bigger fight than it needs to be.”

Rocxx warned Zhu Li to stay in his lane. But he should have known better than to say these words to another dominant alpha. It only served to ignite Zhu Li’s spirit.

“I see! I would love to back down, but my instincts have decided they like Rika. I think I will court her and take her back with me.”

Zhu Li commented as he grinned. This decision felt right to him.

Rocxx, on the other hand, told the cold truth once more.

“This is momentarily infatuation you are feeling. Everyone feels like this when they come in contact with Rika for the first time. But at the end of the day, Rika is only a beta. No matter how much you like her, you will become mated to an omega.”

Rocxx warned Zhu Li, and he said this from experience.

He had seen so many alphas and omegas switch to beta, only to realise that things would not work out.

The hormone cycle for these two classes was vicious and could not be tamed. Sometimes, even the medicine was not enough to salvage the situation.

Love was weak in the face of instincts, and Rika’s not being an omega was her biggest problem.

“Hey Rocxx, are you a traditionalist? It would be best if you did not talk about other people’s feelings like this. Do you think I cannot suppress myself if I face an omega?”

Zhu Li asked in a tense voice. It was clear that he felt offended by Rocxx’s words.

But Rocxx knew he had no reason to back down as well.

“I am not saying you cannot suppress your instincts if you face an omega in heat. But it will be a struggle for you. Do you think Rika would like it if you struggled like this?”

Rocxx tried to reason one last time. But Zhu Li threw his head back and laughed joyfully instead.

“Ha, you are amusing. But keep your comments to yourself. Don’t assume things about me. I am in perfect control of my emotions and instincts.”

Zhu Li was sure about this, so he looked confident when he answered.

Rocxx had no choice but to back down. He did not want this fight to prologue.

But he could not help but say one last word about all this.

“You know, Rika is still taken? You won’t try and steal her if she doesn’t like you romantically, right?”

Rocxx asked, but he did not get an answer. Now he was worried, no, terrified of what was about to happen.

‘Should I call Emily now? She will kill me if I keep this away from her. But I don’t want to worry her either. What should I do now?’