Demidius quickly denied, but Killian was already scratching a scar on his face. Killian, though rough-looking, was meticulous about his appearance, always buttoning his shirts right up to his neck.
Demidius continued.
“At first, I thought she knew me. I’m the only one who wears a white bauta mask.”
Demidius Belial, the Duke, was a well-known figure in the Bonnus Empire. Even though he rarely left his dukedom, rumors about him were abundant.
However, for some reason, the woman didn’t recognize him immediately upon seeing his white bauta mask.
Demidius felt not only embarrassed but also a little hurt and surprisingly pleased that someone treated him so normally despite knowing his demonic heritage. He couldn’t deny that.
Sitting in his office chair, Demidius pushed his damp hair back. He had no intention of removing his mask, no matter how uncomfortable it was.
Especially in the capital Geranium, where many knew his father, the former Duke James Belial.
Demidius hated his face, so similar to his father’s. He not only detested it but wanted to deny it forever. That’s why he himself never looked at his own face.
His father, James, was more devilish than any devil.
Outwardly kind and friendly, he was extremely violent and authoritarian at home.
“Got a question wrong in the exam? Useless! Always like this. Do you think you deserve to live well in my house?”
At just 7 years old, James had mercilessly said to Demidius, who was almost resignedly numb at that time. There was no light in the boy’s eyes, and his small mouth was firmly shut.
“Crying in your mother’s arms again? You’ll never be a real man. Such a disappointment.”
With even his mother Lillith gone suddenly, Demidius felt like he was shoved into a lightless cave, waiting only for death.
“Enough! Let’s just stop it all. That woman was the same as the others. There’s no one in the Bonnus Empire who likes red eyes, right?”
In the Bonnus Empire, those with red eyes were rare, and Demidius Belial, mixed with demonic blood, was the most famous. Conversely, blue eyes were typical among the royal family, and gold was predominantly among the nobility.
Despite being born with power, business acumen, and abilities beyond humans, Demidius always felt lonely. The people of the Bonnus Empire made him feel that way, treating him as a monstrous half-demon covered in blood.
At the office, as expected, Bobi was waiting. Bobi cried tears of relief upon seeing Ollentia, who returned to the Armenian Count’s house quickly after meeting the lawyer, Carunda. She no longer wanted to stay long in Shine Street.
The lawyer was rumored to be the best debater in the Bonnus Empire, and certainly took notice of the Armenian name attached to Ollentia.
Despite not having the contract money yet, their discussion went well. The lawyer, who was going to file for termination of guardianship protection, was surprisingly kind, contrary to his reputed prickliness.
“You must have had a lot of concerns. It’s money that should be rightfully returned.”
“Exactly. I don’t understand why he’s acting like this. It’s infuriating.”
“Don’t worry. I will resolve this matter definitively.”
“Why, of all places, would you set up your office in Shine Street? A place with better public safety would have been better.”
“Ah, were you inconvenienced coming here? I like Shine Street. Today people were celebrating, saying they received the blessings of the Deer God. The street was so lively. It was wonderful.”
“The blessings of the Deer God? What does that mean?”
“It means spring has finally arrived. In the forest of Shine Street, when people see the spring spirit, the deer, they spontaneously hold a festival. Isn’t it adorable?”
The rumor of his prickliness might have originated from his incompatible personality with pretentious nobles.
Male lead Asks for a Divorce Every Day
It’s not often you come across a plot like this in the female-dominant genre — make sure to check it out!
This is a novel I’m planning to reread as well.
The male lead is strong, skilled in martial arts, and not the usual fragile type you often see in matriarchal novels.
Meanwhile, the female lead is a scientist—rational and logical. Even when she falls for the male lead, she doesn’t let her emotions cloud her decisions.
If you push through the first few chapters, you’ll gradually find the story really intriguing.
It has a mix of mystery, detective elements, and romance.
The author’s writing style is like crafting a puzzle—except they deliberately leave out a few pieces, making it hard to predict what happens next, yet keeping you hooked.
In the end, everything will come together and be explained.
One-sentence summary: Wife, stop playing with beakers and look at me!
In a laboratory accident, research scientist Zhu Wansheng accidentally travels to a matriarchal world. The original owner of the body is an eighteen-year-old only daughter of a wealthy rouge merchant, already married with a handsome young man.
Zhu Wansheng grins: Nice! She always said she was heaven’s favorite granddaughter. After a life of toil in her previous life, she can enjoy blessings in this one.
However, her joy lasts no more than three seconds as bad news arrives: the original owner’s family is about to go bankrupt, and her husband wants a divorce.
Even worse, she’s stuck with a research system full of restrictions.
Zhu Wansheng: ? Is this the destiny of a research dog?
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Faced with this mess, Zhu Wansheng pours herself a bowl of wine to drown her sorrows. In her drunken haze, her husband arrives.
His figure is imposing, holding a long sword, with a dignified air that captivates Zhu Wansheng.
Gu Yingqing, however, looks at the alcohol-reeking Zhu Wansheng with undisguised disgust and coldly asks, “Divorce or not?” The intoxicated Zhu Wansheng mumbles vaguely, “I think… it’s not… it’s not… impossible!”
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The next day, after sobering up, Zhu Wansheng is full of energy, rolling up her sleeves ready to make a big move. As for yesterday? She has no memory of it.
Zhu Wansheng is ambitious; a research dog fears nothing!
Upgrading rouge, extracting fragrances, producing perfumes, researching lipsticks… all shall bow to the power of modern technology!
The original owner’s dying rouge shop is revitalized. Her mother is pleased and with a wave of her hand, passes on the family business to her. As she takes control and her experimental results gain popularity, it’s the pinnacle of her life…
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But there are always those who can’t stand to see her doing well. Jealousy, scheming, assassination attempts – they want nothing less than her life.
The person who has always kept his distance from her suddenly holds her tightly in his arms, eyes full of concern.
She is unharmed, but he falls into a pool of blood…
Zhu Wansheng feels guilty, “I can grant you one wish.”
Gu Yingqing tentatively circles his arms around her, carefully resting his head in the crook of her neck, pleading softly, “I regret it. Can we not divorce?”
Zhu Wansheng: ? When did I agree to a divorce?
[Small Theater]
The newly developed rouge is beautifully packaged, and Zhu Wansheng is eager to try it.
Gu Yingqing suddenly appears: “My lady, may I apply it for you?”
Cool fingertips lightly brush her lips. His Adam’s apple bobs as he leans in for a light bite.
Zhu Wansheng: ?
Gu Yingqing: It smells so good, I wanted to taste it…
On a warm spring day, Zhu Wansheng tries a new perfume: “Spring Night.” Gu Yingqing corners her against a wall.
Warm breath lingers on her neck.
“My lady, from now on, may I test the fragrances for you?”
[Humorous female scientist vs scheming live-in son-in-law male lead]
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