Despite this, there were various allowances and special benefits.
The conditions were captivating enough to mislead even those employees who did not qualify.
Because of this, a note was added, stating that the selected employees for the TF team would sign a new contract.
Evans’s management policy, which resembled the cold and firm demeanor of Kyle, felt familiar to Sehee.
Naturally, she clicked on the attached application file that came with the email but hesitated, her hand stopping abruptly.
“Crazy. You should consider quitting now.”
Sehee scoffed at herself, thinking that she would prefer to be fired while checking the contents as if she had lost her mind.
At the very bottom of the email, there would undoubtedly be the name of CEO Kyle Graham Evans.
Even recalling that name sent a strong shock to her heart.
After taking a deep breath once again, Sehee slowly scrolled down.
Surprisingly, it wasn’t his name.
Temporary CEO Dave Illian.
A completely unfamiliar name.
If he’s a temporary CEO, what does that mean in terms of duration?
Is Kyle coming after that?
Sehee was momentarily confused.
“Oh, a surprise.”
At that moment, without any thought, Manager Hong entered and shouted in surprise.
“Hello.”
Sehee stood up from her seat.
“Assistant Lee? Ah… my heart. Is your body okay? You came to work so early?”
Brushing off her startled heart, Manager Hong asked.
“Yes. My body is fine. I was just curious about the email I couldn’t see yesterday.”
Sehee smiled faintly.
“Assistant Lee, you shouldn’t love only the company. You should love people.”
Manager Hong said playfully.
“Oh, Manager.”
“Yeah?”
“It says in the email that Dave Illian is the temporary CEO.”
“Yeah. I saw it too. It seems like Evans Korea will be officially launched in three months. Is it until then, or will they go through the temporary period and then officially confirm it? I was curious too.”
Manager Hong calmly sat down and said.
“Then, after that, will the CEO of Evans Group come to take charge?”
Sehee asked worriedly.
“The opinions on that are divided. Still, usually, the temporary CEO will proceed to make it official, right? Did you see the TF team details?”
Manager Hong’s eyes twinkled as he spoke.
“Yes. The benefits are really substantial.”
“That’s right. If you don’t apply for this, you’re a fool. Assistant Lee, write up the application quickly. The perks are tremendous. I’m going to apply too after finishing my work.”
Manager Hong began typing actively, raising both arms.
“At least if you get selected, it’s like winning the lottery. If you stay in the company after three years, you’ll truly spread your wings. Even if you quit, you can earn a substantial share. It’s a definite call.”
Manager Hong actively promoted, saying as much.
However, Sehee only smiled bitterly.
It’s temporary CEO now, but what if Kyle comes?
Will I be able to see him properly?
No, would he even consider leaving me here?
Sehee shook her head.
Rather than applying for the Evans Korea TF team, Sehee felt she had to check job listings.
Sehee became melancholic.
In a moment, another email arrived.
It was an introduction from Temporary CEO Dave Illian.
“Assistant Lee, did you just see the email? It seems that the temporary CEO will be in charge for the time being, right? Yes, this is how they are proceeding.”
Manager Hong also told Sehee that she should check her email right away.
Sehee hurriedly opened her email as well.
Upon examining the contents of the email, it stated that interim CEO Dave Illian would take charge of the management while the TF team is maintained.
If it’s not Kyle, then this means an opportunity for Sehee as well.
A glimmer of hope cautiously seeped into Sehee’s heart.
“It seems like TF team falls directly under the CEO’s jurisdiction. Isn’t this nerve-wracking from the start? Assistant Lee, let’s fight with a friendly competitive spirit!”
Manager Hong said with a smile.
“Of course. I’ll do my best. Fighting!”
Now, Sehee responded with a wide smile.
If Kyle doesn’t become the CEO, then she’ll work hard for three years and leave.
Good.
Sehee happily downloaded the application form.
Suddenly, the door opened, and Director Jung walked in.
“What’s going on? Why did you two come out so early? Are you secretly plotting something?”
Director Jung, with eyes wide open, looked alternately at Manager Hong and Sehee.
“We’re not plotting anything. We’re in the middle of writing TF team application forms.”
Manager Hong said nonchalantly.
“Ah… I came early to write that TF team thing too. I’m late.”
Director Jung slumped into his seat.
Sehee looked at Director Jung with surprised eyes.
“Ah… Assistant, don’t you know? I’m an executive. An executive. Have you heard of a perennial executive? My position is the department head of the business department.”
Embarrassedly speaking, Director Jung quickly turned on his laptop.
“Everyone applied, right? Then, we’re going for a triangular rivalry. Hehehe. Who dares to beat me.”
Director Jung laughed mischievously.
“Oh, what are you saying?”
Manager Hong covered her ears as if annoyed.
Sehee also chuckled.
Since Sehee joined, the Yangyang business department had some business leeway, so everyone finished work quickly and actively wrote their applications in the afternoon.
“Application complete!”
Manager Hong was the first to shout.
“Already?”
Director Jung squinted his eyes at Manager Hong.
“Yes.”
Manager Hong responded confidently.
“Really? Good. Hong Manager, come over here.”
Director Jung gestured.
“I clearly mentioned a friendly competition. You guys understand the concept of a triangular rivalry, right? Huh? Isn’t it a structure where three people help each other?”
Director Jung made a strange expression and stood up, then dragged Manager Hong by the collar.
“Hey, speak after putting this down. Ah… really.”
Forced to go along, Manager Hong sat next to Director Jung.
“Ha, Director. Writing this on a blind application is cheating. It exposes everyone. It’s a minus point in the document screening. You’re the director!”
Manager Hong shouted incredulously.
“Mi, minus point? Then erase it right away. I wrote this because I tried writing an application like this after a long time. My senses are off. That’s why.”
Today, the wrestling between these two was far from over.
Sehee, who had finished writing her application, carefully reviewed the contents once again.
She poured her earnest desire to be selected into it.
After the final check, she clicked the send button.
Sehee’s application immediately arrived in Dave’s mailbox through the company’s email line.
A new email notification popped up on Dave’s monitor.
The name “Lee Sehee” written in the sender field caught his eye.
Dave immediately reported to Kyle, who was anxiously waiting and couldn’t take his eyes off the monitor.
“It just arrived.”
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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