Chapter 38: OBSCENE

GARAM let out a soft gasp when he saw Shin Junho’s swollen face. After getting that alarming call from their team manager, he instantly left the restaurant with Shin Geon. Actually, Kwon Jigu and Finn wanted to come with him, but he assured the kids that he could handle it. He didn’t want the two to know what kind of problem they were dealing with, not yet, at least. Hence, he went to the restaurant where Shin Junho was and only took Shin Geon with him. Both of them were shocked at what greeted them. It was obvious that someone hit Shin Junho in the face! Who the hell... Garam was angry, but someone was angrier than he was. Junho Hyung is married to Geon Hyung, after all. "Geon-ah, I’m fine," Shin Junho said in a panic while grabbing Shin Geon’s arm. "Control your pheromones." Oh, right. Shin Geon was an Alpha. I heard Alphas release stinky pheromones that can affect Omegas and inferior Alphas. Garam was a Beta, so he wasn’t affected. I can’t smell pheromones, after all. "And this isn’t the right time to worry about me," Shin Junho said, and then he turned to Garam. "Sir, I’m sorry. I wasn’t able to stop Oh Hyunju-ssi’s men from dragging Lee Eunsang..." "Hyung, I’m not blaming you for what happened, so please don’t apologize," Garam said calmly, holding Shin Junho by the shoulders gently in an attempt to calm him down. "Now please tell me what happened." "Oh Hyunju invited the entire cast for a dinner there," Shin Junho said, pointing at the restaurant across from him. They met in an alleyway to avoid people recognizing Garam. "But when the dinner was over, Oh Hyunju sent everyone home except for Lee Eunsang. He invited Lee Eunsang to drink with him at some club, but when Lee Eunsang turned down the offer politely, Oh Hyunju suddenly called his bodyguards. Then they dragged Lee Eunsang to their van. I tried to stop them, but..." Ah. Shin Junho didn’t have to continue for Garam and Shin Geon to imagine what had happened next. That’s probably when the bodyguards hit Junho Hyung. At this point, Garam didn’t have to be an Alpha or Omega to know that Shin Geon was releasing stinky pheromones at the moment— he could tell by the murderous look on his bodyguard’s face. Well, it’s natural since Junho Hyung is Geon Hyung’s precious wife. "Junho Hyung, do you remember the face of the bastard who hit you?" Shin Junho looked confused by his question, but the manager still answered. "Yes, sir. He’s the only bodyguard with a buzzcut, after all." "Buzzcut, huh? Got it," Garam said, and then he turned to Shin Geon. "Geon Hyung, that bastard is all yours once we catch them all." Shin Geon looked surprised at first, but he immediately nodded and bowed his head. "Thank you, sir." "No need to thank me, Geon Hyung," Garam said while shaking his head, and then he turned back to Shin Junho. "Junho Hyung, did Oh Hyunju mention where he wanted to bring Lee Eunsang when he invited him for a drink?" "It’s Club Eterno, sir," Shin Junho said. "But it’s an exclusive ’gentlemen’s club’ for the elite. We can’t enter there without an invitation from a member. "I’m sure it’s not a problem for Sihyuk Hyung," Garam said confidently, and then he turned to Shin Geon again. "Geon Hyung, can you call Sihyuk Hyung and inform him what’s happening here? Tell him to come to Club Eterno." Shin Geon nodded politely. "Yes, sir." "Thank you, Hyung." "Are we going to wait for the young master?" Shin Junho asked worriedly. "I’m afraid we’re going to be too late when we get there." "Don’t worry, Junho Hyung. I have a plan." That was why Garam asked Shin Geon to call Song Sihyuk when he could have just called his contract husband directly. There’s a faster way to get inside that stupid exclusive gentlemen’s club. Hence, he called Lee Eunsang’s phone. As expected, it wasn’t his group member who picked up the call. "Ah, if it isn’t my favorite sunbae." "Oh Hyunju, you crazy bastard," Garam said, his jaw clenched tightly. "Where the fuck are you? Let’s meet up." *** CLUB ETERNO. It looked just like any other posh club for the rich. Garam had been to a few clubs like that with his group members before, courtesy of the good sunbaes they had who were kind to them. However, he could tell that Club Eterno was bad news. He could tell it by how Shin Geon looked. Geon Hyung looks like he’s about to throw up. "Are you alright, Geon Hyung?" Garam whispered while the two of them were following the staff ushering them to the private room where Oh Hyunju was waiting. "You look pale." "I’m alright, sir," Shin Geon whispered back politely. "It’s just that... this place reeks with strong pheromones." Oh. I’m glad I’m a Beta. And Garam was also glad that he didn’t bring Shin Junho there. Junho Hyung wanted to come with us, but he had already gotten hurt earlier. Hence, he just asked the team manager to wait for Song Sihyuk in a safe place. Anyway, that place got Garam thinking. "I thought Geon Hyung and Junho Hyung don’t get affected by other Alphas or Omegas’ pheromones because you two are already imprinted to each other?" "That’s normally the case, sir," Shin Geon said, obviously uncomfortable. "But every corner of this place reeks of strong pheromones. I’m getting affected not in a way that triggers my libido, but in a way that makes me want to commit violence." Oh, that was a bit scary. I mean, I know that all Alphas have a violent side. Even so, hearing it from Geon Hyung is a bit unnerving. "Don’t worry, sir. I won’t hurt you even if I lose control," Shin Geon assured him. "My fear for Song Sihyuk-nim is greater than my urge to get violent." Was that supposed to make Garam feel better? If an Alpha like Geon Hyung fears Sihyuk Hyung, then doesn’t that mean Sihyuk Hyung is seriously dangerous? But then again... It’s not like I’m not aware of that. "We’re here, Garam-nim," the staff said while standing in front of the private lounge room that was isolated from others. The hallway in there was practically empty. "Hyunju-nim is waiting for you here." What greeted Garam inside that room made his blood boil. How scandalous. The room was full of naked people! *** Please ADD <SECRETLY MARRIED TO A CHAEBOL ALPHA> to your LIBRARY to be notified when an update is posted. Thank you! :>