บท 48: My Queen,

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Daniel held Laotian's arms nervously while waiting for the elevator to stop at his floor.

" Don't be nervous. " The Alpha cooed assuring him through his gaze. Instantly Daniel felt assured that everything would be okay with Mo Laotian beside him but the moment the elevator opened after the 'ding' sound, Daniel unconsciously held his breath and embrace Luangmin protectively as he nodded signaling he was ready to go out. He had never felt so nervous in his life.

His mind going crazy at the thoughts of the what-ifs but needed to be brave. If he can't be brave enough to show himself, his twin sister would again find a way to snatch his husband from him like what she did with Paul. Laotian saw the determination on his wife's eyes that drew out a small smile on his lips.

Finally assuring Daniel once more with a soft and loving kiss on his forehead, the two began to walk out.

Everyone was busy with their individual works and only a few noticed the boss with someone they're unfamiliar with. That is until the couple had to walk pass the employees' working area in order for them to reach Laotian's office.

Daniel gasped restlessly, walking stiffly with his body close to his husband. The wall that separated them from the number of employees was all a clear glass, it allowed everyone to witness the couple passing by. It's not that Daniel wasn't used to the crowd, it's the stares that he was not used to. It made him feel distressed, he hated being scrutinized.

Feeling Daniel's arms tightened against him, Mo Laotian sighs helplessly. Actually he had a private elevator that he could use that is closer to his office, but he purposely used the employees' elevator in an attempt to show off his beloved wife.

He and Daniel already talked about finally revealing the truth to the public but seeing the Omega now, he might have rushed it too soon. He was hoping to introduce Daniel first to his trusted employees before outsiders could know. But if Daniel was this distressed now, how will he react if he comes out to the rest of the country?

Laotian sighs again. He wanted to let his people know who is his Queen.

The Mo Empire is his Empire, he is its King and everyone there are his people. His people should know who their Queen was before others. But now Laotian thought, maybe it was really too soon?

"Are you okay?" Laotian asked worriedly, he wrapped his arms around Daniel's hoping to soothe him. Daniel didn't say anything and just nodded wishing that they could finally pass-through the many curious eyes. Worriedly, Laotian made their steps quicker leading Daniel away from his cause of distress.

Simultaneously as the couple walked, the employees couldn't help but observe. All eyes followed them especially Daniel and Luangmin. There was a combination of emotions. Men, mostly Betas, were all happy that the boss had finally settled down while women, Alpha and Beta, some were happy, others were sad or disappointment. There is also jealousy but who are they to be jealous!?

" The boss purposely showed us the answer. It's obvious we don't have a chance. " One female Alpha employee whispered dejectedly looking at Daniel, she was one of those employees dreaming of the day when the boss would notice them like in most of those romantic novels.

It was not bad to dream. In fact, everyone in the company and even around the country was hoping one day the boss and them would somehow cross fates.

And truly, one soul finally did. The moment the rumors started even during Daniella Sullen's case. Everyone wondered whether the news was true or not. Even more so when another news came out about the Eldest Young Master getting married and having a son.

The employees had been cornering Mo Hanlu for days since he got back from a business trip but surprisingly the loose mouth Second Young Master learned how to keep his mouth tight shut. All of them didn't know how to satisfy their undying desire to know the truth behind the rumors.

" The boss's partner is an Omega. I'm really curious about how he managed to soften our ice king's heart. " Since everyone knows that Mo Laotian avoids Omegas, naturally they didn't expect the Alpha would have an Omega as his partner. With the photo published in the newspaper two days ago, it was only Mo Laotian that could be clearly seen. Aside from knowing that the Alpha was with someone carrying a baby, it's very difficult to figure out the other party's gender in those blurry photos.

" Did you see the boss's baby? So cuteee! " one Beta employee squealed in excitement now that the beautiful couple finally disappeared from their sight.

"Well, what do you expect! Of course, the boss's baby would be cute."

" I've never seen such an attractive Omega. Isn't he at a different level? With this, I can't even complain. He matches our boss so perfectly. "

" I can't even deny the chemistry between them. "

These are some of the comments from the employees after Daniel and Laotian disappeared in the next corridor. All finally gasped not realizing they have been holding their breaths unconsciously as if breathing would obstruct their focus on absorbing Daniel and Luangmin's, the boss's first heir figures.

In just a moment, the company group chat was filled with messages and gossips, others sent photos and small video clips to let other employees know to the point that everyone in the company stopped working just to chat. Some were even attempting to go on the 20th floor just to look for themselves.

" I have gossips coming from my sister earlier today. It turned out the boss went out to look for his wife at the Central Mall earlier today. There was a huge commotion with the boss's wife and the boss came to rescue him. Here's a picture, taken by my sister, but don't spread this. She was asked to delete this photo. We don't want trouble: " one of the employees who had a sister coincidentally at the shopping center earlier chatted.

Her sister especially knew Mo Laotian because the Alpha was recently a hot topic. Her sister asked her if the Mo Empire's boss was truly handsome as they say, so the employee had no choice but to uphold the boss's reputation and showed her many stolen pictures of the Alpha to let her sister know that her boss was indeed extremely handsome and capable.

" So that's why the boss was so impatient during the project plan meeting earlier. It turns out he wanted to see his wife. Sir Vince almost passed out during his report: "

" When the news came out with that picture of the boss at the airport, I never doubted it. I noticed the boss wearing a simple black diamond ring on his ring finger when he came back from his vacation. I saw that ring in a magazine and it's worth a million dollars, it's supposed to have a partner also worth a million dollars. This is the photo if the couple ring: " One employee who was passionate about pieces of jewelry, noticed the rings.

Since she had been looking at magazines about famous jewelry, she immediately recognizes the ring Mo Laotian had been wearing for days now. She also knew those rings were the main attraction at the Global Jewelry Gallery months ago.

" Damn, the boss really loves his wife as to even spend that amount of money just for a ring: "

" Oh my God! A ring worth a million dollars? I can't breathe: "

" I can't. I'm dying of jealousy. Where and when can I find a man like the boss? "

" You can't, the boss is the only one. You can try Second Young Master Hanlu. Hehe "

" Second Young Master is not husband material."

" Hahaha, It's like, hangout with the Third Young Master, date Second Young Master and marry Eldest Young Master:"

" Hahaha Yeah. You are so right."

"One would forever feel anguish if they marry the second young master."

Messages popped up in the group chat that the employees had to switch on the silent mode just so they would not get noticed by the superiors.

They didn't know the superiors already know the news about the Young Master being married. They already knew and it was even the very day that the boss had gotten married. They were even threatened to get fired by Mo Hanlu if they ever speak of it.

But aside from them, everyone was shocked. Nevertheless surprised by the news, everyone immediately accepted it. The boss is like a piece of priceless artifact that they could see but not touch and own aside from that special one. They just needed confirmation and stop their wishful thinking. The employees even felt touched by what Mo Laotian did as it shows the boss wanted to let everyone in the company know the truth first before anyone else. That the boss trusts all of them to even show his beloved wife.