A Thrilling Divorce (Completed Main Story) - Side Story 10
At Seo Woo’s first birthday party, relatives had gathered to celebrate her, and Do Ha and So Myung went up on stage holding Seo Woo.
Following the emcee’s cue, Do Ha and So Myung bowed politely.
Then, a video montage of Seo Woo’s growth was played. All the guests happily watched the footage of Seo Woo, who looked adorable and sweet.
Among them, Chairman Cha—determined not to be outdone as the doting grandfather—couldn’t take his eyes off the screen, completely captivated by Seo Woo.
Seo Woo was a precious, cherished being, so dear he couldn’t possibly cause him pain even if placed in his eyes.
Since Do Ha and So Myung married, the family had grown even more harmonious, and through Seo Woo—a precious flower born of their union—Chairman Cha felt profound happiness.
Today marked exactly one year since Seo Woo’s birth, making the occasion especially poignant.
Chairman Cha suddenly recalled how he’d tormented and distressed So Myung before. Back then, he’d opposed their marriage solely because she was divorced.
Not knowing who So Myung truly was and having hurt her so deeply, he now felt overwhelmingly sorry for her.
He vowed to make it up to her now, more than compensating for all the times he’d misunderstood and resented her. Since marrying, Do Ha had grown more grounded and thrown himself even harder into company work.
Meeting So Myung had changed Chairman Cha’s values—he’d learned to look beyond a person’s external conditions and judge them by their character instead.
In a brief moment, countless thoughts rushed through his mind. Eun Young, seated beside him, gently took his hand.
She looked at him and smiled.
Chairman Cha looked back at Eun Young. Without exchanging a word, they both understood: they were incredibly happy in this moment.
Jeong Hee also pulled out a handkerchief while watching Seo Woo’s video—she simply couldn’t hold back her tears. Knowing how difficult So Myung’s journey had been before Seo Woo’s birth made this moment especially precious to her.
When male lead is the homewrecker
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
I’ve read the novel below twice already. Girls, I’m highly recommending it to you!
The female lead? Not a good person.
The second male lead? Not a good person.
The male lead? Willingly plays the third party, breaking up the female and second male lead’s relationship despite all the warnings from his friends—so yeah, he’s definitely not a good person either.
Basically, nobody in this novel is simple-minded or without scheming.
The female lead starts off as the male lead’s secretary, but don’t worry—later on, she takes over the company while the male lead steps back to support her. He won’t steal her spotlight, overshadow her, or dull her shine.
I love novels where men are out here snatching wigs, tearing each other down, and going to war just to win the female lead’s affection. And this is exactly that kind of novel. Most of Hai Dai Ran’s works have this dynamic. You’ll see the male characters’ emotions being pushed to the absolute extreme.
There’s even a scene where the second male lead exposes the male lead online for being a homewrecker. The brotherhood immediately gangs up on him, dragging him through the mud. I find it compelling —it completely flips reality on its head, where usually, women are the ones fighting over a man and getting torn apart by the sisterhood.
For me, female leads in the novels I read should only struggle in their careers, not in love. But if the brainless romantics in the story are all men? I have zero complaints.
I’ve pretty much read all of Hai Dai Ran’s novels and even translated all of them—her works are just my thing. I’ll slowly upload everything here. One day, when my website is official, I hope I can invite her to join as one of the star authors.
Here’s the story synopsis:
One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé.
Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead
Intro 1:
“I know she doesn’t love him.”
With blood trickling from his clenched fist, Rong Xiu gazed at the woman before him, his eyes clouded with anguish. Hidden in the wardrobe, he had witnessed Fan Xia – the woman he desperately loved – in an intimate embrace with her fiancé. Yet his heart still yearned for her, defying all reason.
Fan Xia, the elegant and composed assistant, carried something mysterious in her eyes whenever she looked at her fiancé, Wen Lan Sheng. Strange occurrences began to surface – secret meetings with the young Gu Jin Yi, an unexplained withdrawal of 5,000 yuan… Then suddenly, her fiancé’s sister, Wen Jing, violently attacked her.
In this matriarchal society, Rong Xiu had risen to become the chairman of a powerful healthcare conglomerate, breaking through gender prejudices. But for the first time, he willingly stepped into the shadows as the other man, disregarding his friends’ warnings to become her secret lover.
Because he had discovered the truth – Fan Xia wasn’t the pure angel everyone believed her to be. And perhaps, he was the only one capable of helping her execute her mysterious plan…
Intro 2:
Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia.
He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years.
Watched her go public with her boyfriend.
Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding.
Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of.
The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire.
Fan Xia, how can I have you!
【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】
1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy
2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition
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He finally decided to meet the protagonist; I hope he likes her.
Seriously, I’m angry at this fake; I’m waiting for the mask to fall.
She finally told her father the truth; he just needs to meet the protagonist to see how wonderful she is.