“So, do you not plan to continue employing the maids?”
“Yes, even if I have someone by my side now, they will only be restrained by Floria, and there’s nothing they can do for that person.”
“It must be uncomfortable.”
“Sylvia is enough. It actually makes me feel more comfortable.”
Cahilun had an awkward expression, but he didn’t say anything more.
“But you attended more than I expected.”
“I need to weigh which side to stand on.”
Cahilun answered, turning his gaze towards me.
Lately, there have been many events at the palace. Since the throne succession is not far away, they have created opportunities to groom the princes.
Today is the day of the garden party. People were gathered in the distance in the garden. Especially around Floria and Prince Eric, a crowd had gathered.
In contrast, Cahilun and I were leisurely riding a paddleboat in the canal. There were several couples on boats around us, but they were all busy spending time with their partners.
“Is it okay to ride a boat like this so carefreely?”
“The weather is nice.”
Cahilun casually replied to my worried question. As he said, the weather was indeed nice.
The sky was clear without a single cloud, and the temperature was warm. However, it seemed inappropriate to be so peaceful when there was no room for hesitation in pulling Floria and Prince Eric to my side.
Even though the original story had started to deviate a bit, Floria was still the protagonist here, so I couldn’t help but feel uneasy even though I had prepared for it.
On the other hand, Cahilun said, “Look at that, Reneola. Frogs are even here in such a deep place.”
I pointed at the frog crossing the water’s surface, and Cahilun, who didn’t seem interested in frogs, raised his head to look at it. I don’t know what he found so interesting.
“Why worry so much?”
Cahilun laughed at me and smirked.
“More importantly, it’s regrettable to think about something else while dating the man you like.”
“…….”
Ah, I didn’t expect to hear that phrase again.
I looked at Cahilun with a forced smile. Then Cahilun’s eyes became even more mischievous.
“Jumping into work and confessing so passionately, but what’s with that expression?”
“It wasn’t that passionate.”
Although I immediately refuted, Cahilun, who put his arms down and clenched his fists, seemed overflowing with thoughts of teasing.
“I knew you liked me, but I didn’t expect you to confess so boldly.”
“It wasn’t bold.”
I refuted right away, but Cahilun, who put his arms down and clenched his fists, seemed to have a lot of thoughts about teasing me.
“Moreover, unexpectedly kissing out of the blue…”
Staring at Cahilun, who tilted his head as if shy, with eyes full of disdain, Cahilun extended his finger and swept his lips, looking directly into my eyes.
“It’s okay. It’s not a lie that I like rough things.”
“Moreover, unexpectedly kissing out of the blue…”
I stared at Cahilun, who tilted his head as if shy, with eyes full of disdain. Cahilun extended his lips.
“It’s okay. It’s not a lie that I like rough things.”
Knowing that I couldn’t win if I continued to deal with him, I bit my lip, turned my head, but Cahilun continued to tease, placing his hand on his chest.
“I heard someone say that I’m a crazy bastard who doesn’t want to compromise even when alive. It’s truly beyond comprehension.”
This guy… I liked Cahilun, but every time he acted like this, I felt like I might as well give him a good smack on the back. When I glared at him, Cahilun smirked. Then he leaned closer to me.
“If you kiss me, I’ll shut up.”
“Here?”
How many people are here right now? When I looked around, Cahilun shrugged as if he couldn’t understand.
“Did you forget that our first kiss was in the arena?”
“Oh.”
“The second and third kisses were also done as if showing off in front of the kingdom’s people. So now, do we need to care about other people’s eyes?”
That’s true. As I began to understand, Cahilun tilted his body closer to me and looked up at me. I almost succumbed to his seductive gaze.
“Later. I’m scared the boat might flip.”
Cahilun laughed lightly and stood up.
“I won’t put you in danger.”
However, whether he didn’t intend to force me anymore or not, Cahilun retreated without any resistance and held the paddle firmly. He firmly said, looking at me.
“Let’s save that for tonight.”
“Oh, is that a silvery fox on your scarf?”
I looked down at the scarf at the Duchess’s words. It was a scarf made from the silvery fox Cahilun caught at the last royal hunting competition.
“Oh, right. His Highness personally caught it and gave it to me as a gift.”
I stroked the scarf more conspicuously. Then envy erupted among the ladies.
“I heard it’s very difficult to catch a silvery fox because they are very elusive. Indeed, it’s His Highness Cahilun.”
“Moreover, to make a scarf out of it immediately as a gift. His Highness must truly love you, Your Highness.”
“Just a moment ago, he wouldn’t leave your side, as if he was afraid of parting until the end of the party, Your Highness.”
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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