Lee Hyun continued speaking without letting her go.
“I’m trying to comfort you.”
“Ah…”
Strangely, being held by Lee Hyun, her tears started to subside.
And her heart raced unexpectedly.
It was natural. After all, who wouldn’t feel peaceful in the arms of such a wonderful man?
Lee Hyun’s large hand rhythmically stroked her back, and surprisingly, it was comforting.
After a while, Yerin spoke softly.
“Division Head, I’m really okay now.”
At her words, Lee Hyun gently released his arms.
Gently stroking her reddened eyes, he whispered softly.
“I made you cry again.”
“No, it’s not because of you, Division Head.”
“I shouldn’t have asked about your family. It’s all my fault.”
Yerin shook her head, telling him not to feel sorry, and managed a small smile.
Lee Hyun returned to his seat.
“I’m not someone who cries in front of just anyone.”
Yet, she wondered why she became so emotional in front of Lee Hyun.
Lee Hyun, smiling, responded.
“Is that so?”
“Yes. Strangely, I get like this around you, Division Head.”
“Good to hear. It sounds like I’m special to Secretary Han.”
“…”
That seemed true.
But fearing Lee Hyun might misunderstand, Yerin just smiled in response.
“Actually, it’s been a while since I’ve seen my mother.”
“Why?”
She knew telling this might make her seem strange to him.
But she seemed to need someone to openly talk to.
Biting her lip, Yerin struggled to speak.
“I don’t know where she’s hospitalized.”
Lee Hyun listened quietly, then double-checked to make sure he understood.
“So, Secretary Han’s mother is hospitalized somewhere, receiving treatment.”
“Yes.”
“Does Secretary Han mean she has never visited her mother in the hospital?”
Lee Hyun’s grasp of the situation was precise.
He stroked his chin thoughtfully and asked with curiosity, “Then who is taking care of her in the family?”
“My father visits occasionally, but…”
Lee Hyun nodded, seemingly understanding the situation instantly.
After a moment of contemplation, he cautiously broached the subject, “I’d like to help Secretary Han.”
“Why?”
“Do I also want Secretary Han’s help with something? Is that too materialistic?”
“No, not at all.”
Yerin was curious about how he planned to help her.
She had tried to find her mother’s hospital but to no avail. Pyunghoon never disclosed the location, and all hospitals in Seoul she contacted refused to provide patient information.
How could Lee Hyun, a stranger to her family, possibly help?
It seemed he had read Yerin’s curious thoughts.
“If Secretary Han agrees, I’d like to transfer your mother to Jiseok Hospital for treatment.”
“Why would you go to such lengths for me?”
“You know why.”
“You’re not doing this because of our pretend relationship, are you?”
“Correct.”
Yerin’s lips parted slowly in astonishment.
“Seriously?”
“Yes, I’m quite serious.”
He did appear earnest.
Lee Hyun pulled out his phone from his jacket, placed it on the table, and tapped it lightly with his index finger.
“A single call can solve everything.”
“How can you…”
“That’s a trade secret, even Secretary Han cannot be privy to.”
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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