“Did Deborah not express any opinions?”
Cedric blinked slowly and replied, “No. Everyone said it was fine.”
Jen nodded and immediately turned his gaze to the documents.
“Alright then. Hire as you see fit.”
Cedric silently stared at Jen. Jen, feeling uneasy under his gaze, raised an eyebrow and asked, “Do you have anything else to say?”
“No?”
“Then go and attend to your work.”
“Alright. Please take care of yourself, sir.”
Jen didn’t respond. Cedric also had no intention of hearing his reply.
Having stepped out into the dim corridor, Cedric contemplated quietly. If Deborah wished, Jen might consider hiring the less noteworthy person between the two.
‘Jen Baker is quite unfamiliar.’
Cedric looked out the window. It was decidedly getting close to winter, judging by the perpetual darkness. However, workers were already busy, getting up early and moving around tirelessly, like gears in a factory.
‘Jen Baker was like a gear made of gold.’
Now, he somehow looked like a person. Someone who made judgments based on emotions rather than efficient actions guided by thorough calculations.
Sometimes time feels like it’s moving slowly. However, time tends to move at a steady pace.
Certainly, I felt as if my feet were bound between late autumn and early winter, and now, beside Deborah, it had turned into a perfect winter scene.
Deborah was sitting by the fireplace that had never gone out, writing a reply to Mrs. Saint.
The recent letter from Mrs. Saint asked if it was challenging to live with the sharp Jen Baker, so Deborah wrote as detailed a letter as possible.
If I were to compare it, the Baker Mansion was a tranquil place like a world covered in softly fallen snow. Jen Baker, who was worried that Mrs. Saint might harm Deborah, returned home almost every morning, and Cedric also seemed busy.
However, it didn’t mean Deborah hadn’t seen their faces.
Jen visited Deborah once every two days. When he came to check on her, he seemed to be busy staring at her. It was as if he was confirming her condition.
And even in this vast mansion, occasionally crossing paths with Cedric, who seemed to be asking about Deborah’s overall satisfaction, felt awkward.
Deborah hoped that Mrs. Saint would catch the gratitude hidden in this playful sentence.
In the end, Irene was hired. It was the expected outcome and not a bad one at that. Irene wasn’t a bright and sociable person, but she was cautious and courteous.
Deborah awaited Dia’s arrival with an excited heart. Perhaps Deborah wouldn’t feel this excitement even when meeting the queen.
Deborah, who had written up to there, was contemplating what her final farewell would be. At that moment, someone knocked on Deborah’s door.
“Yes?”
“Miss Deborah. I apologize, but can you come to the reception room immediately?”
It was Cedric. Feeling the abundance of apologies in his voice, Deborah hurriedly responded, “That’s fine, but what’s the matter?”
“Viscount Blaise is here.”
“What did you say?”
Deborah exclaimed as she rose from her seat. Cedric, who noticed that Deborah had heard correctly, cleared his throat and said, “Let me tell you in advance; this is an unexpected visit.”
Deborah opened the door just like that. Cedric, unsure if the door would suddenly open, looked at Deborah with surprised eyes.
“What about Mr. Baker? Hasn’t he returned yet?”
“No. Moreover, since this visit is to a somewhat distant place, he might return the day after tomorrow. It could be as soon as tomorrow evening if everything goes well.”
Cedric, who said that, recalled what Jen had said to him this morning.
[Keep an eye on her.] [Why are you speaking as if we’re going to meet?] [It’s because it’s important. So, do it properly.] [Yes. Is there a problem?]Jen, sighing instead of answering, couldn’t easily leave the mansion, just like someone who had weeds stuck to their feet. And standing in the garden, lifting his head high, he looked at the dark room and left.
While Jen had been thinking only of Deborah, it didn’t mean he had forgotten Dia’s arrival date.
‘Jen Baker calling is the same day Dia Blaise arrives.’
That’s when Deborah started walking briskly. To Cedric, who walked briskly behind her, Deborah asked, “How did you come here?”
Since it was an unexpected visit from the Baker family, wouldn’t they have gone to meet her at the train station? Moreover, the Baker Mansion was quite far from the train station.
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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