Chapter 33
“...An Omega?”
“Oh. I know it’s unlikely, but you look young, Team Leader, and your physique... You just seem like an Omega... But, um, I mean that in a good way! Like, you look pretty, so don’t take it the wrong way!”
No. What you just said to clarify is actually bothering me more.
It’s true that Omegas generally have more delicate and attractive features compared to Betas. That’s just how they were designed as a group. However, I, Baek Sieon, due to my late manifestation, looked somewhat different from the typical Omega. As long as I hid my pheromones well, I thought I could pass as a Beta without much suspicion.
“Well... Alright. I’ll take it as a compliment.”
But listening to the chick’s words stirred a small unease within me. I knew that as time passed after manifestation, the traces of a Beta would gradually fade, and one’s appearance would align more closely with that of an Omega. Maybe the people at the company hadn’t noticed since they’d seen me before my manifestation, but as time went on, more people might start noticing something off. Like this chick did.
“You’re an Alpha, right, Gyuil?”
“Oh, yes... Not as dominant as our CEO, though.”
That makes sense. These days, I’d been dealing with Alphas like Yoon Taeo and Kang Seokho, who both had that rough, imposing vibe. I guess I’d missed the subtle Alpha cues in Gyuil. If I hadn’t caught that fleeting, beast-like glint in his eyes typical of Alphas, I might not have realized he was one.
“Why would an Alpha join our company...?”
“Well, Alphas come in different types, you know.”
Gyuil wore a somewhat bitter expression as he stepped out of the now-open elevator. Holding the door for me to exit, he didn’t bother to hide the obvious story lingering behind his expression. But I didn’t ask. Yeah. Every grave has its story, and he must have his share of troubles too. But my own worries are so massive that I can’t afford to shoulder someone else’s burdens right now.