I scanned each shareholder, rolling their eyes and assessing the situation.
As my gaze met theirs, they would avoid eye contact or cough awkwardly.
With what mindset had I come here? I came with the determination not to bow down to those consumed by greed.
A man silently watching me among the shareholders caught my eye.
‘Vice Chairman Kim Young Min.’
In my previous life, he was the mastermind behind Ji Han’s takeover of management rights and the merger and acquisition with Hojin Group.
The image of the vice chairman listening to my proposal with a disdainful snort was vivid in my mind.
“That’s enough… That’s just something she doesn’t know well.”
The days when I shrank under the harsh gaze of Vice Chairman Kim, who seemed to tell me to stop, were vivid in front of me.
“Where else could there be a better opportunity than the combination of W and Hojin?”
Vice Chairman Kim, who confidently expressed his opinion, was silent, seemingly searching for me.
“That’s right. As you may have guessed, I am currently the largest shareholder of the W Group.”
Gasps erupted here and there.
Vice Chairman Kim, who had not shown any expression, furrowed his brow at my arrogant words.
He probably didn’t like the sight of a young woman not even in her thirties holding her head up high.
However, the W Group was in my hands.
Even Ji Han, who was known far and wide, couldn’t let me go for the past five years because he knew that fact.
“Although I became the largest shareholder without any preparation.”
“…”
“You all should listen to what I have to say. Because my words have power.”
With that, I looked at Ji Han, who was sitting not far away.
Looking at his eyes full of desire, I felt like I was going to be sick.
‘You must want it… No, you must have thought you already had the W Group. You.’
The look on his face as he met my gaze seemed surprised for a moment at my actions, different from what he had known about me.
But that was only for a moment, as Ji Han smirked.
It seemed like he was thinking of a plan to take over W on my behalf and proceed with the merger with Hojin Group.
In Ji Han’s eyes, as he exchanged glances with Vice Chairman Kim, there was a relaxed confidence, as if he was sure of his victory.
‘Could he still be so relaxed after my position announcement?’
“So, I dare say.”
I cast my gaze towards the shareholders, who seemed to be waiting for my next words in tense anticipation.
Then, I slowly curled the corners of my lips upward.
“From now on, the W Group will be managed by a professional executive, and I will not be involved in the management at all.”
Everyone in the room blinked their eyes hurriedly, as if trying to comprehend what they had just heard.
Soon, the room began to stir.
“My goodness.”
“Of course, all she knows how to do is broadcast. What could an anchor do?”
“Is that professional executive him?”
With the words of the vice president who was sitting across from me, everyone’s gaze turned towards Ji Han.
They seemed to be speculating that the professional executive would be Ji Han, who was to become my husband.
They must have found it strange for a representative from another group to be sitting in the conference room in the first place.
After my grandfather passed away, the merger talks between the two groups had been continuing in secret.
Ji Han, sitting in his seat, confidently propped up his chin and looked at me.
His haughty expression, as if he was the protagonist of this place, was disgustingly arrogant.
“Let me introduce you to the professional executive.”
“Hello…”
Ji Han, wearing a friendly smile, started to stand up from his seat but stopped right there.
The reason everyone’s attention was captured was because Jae Ha had suddenly opened the conference room door and entered.
Jae Ha strode confidently to the center and stood right next to me.
“This is Mr. Seo Jae Ha from Hojin Group, as you all know.”
I spoke Jae Ha’s name clearly to the people who were looking back and forth between me and him.
The shareholders, who had been staring at me as I introduced not my fiancé Ji Han but Jae Ha, were frozen.
“Hello, I am Seo Jae Ha.”
Jae Ha smiled at Ji Han, who was standing there dumbfounded.
Ji Han’s eyelids trembled as he blinked slowly, looking at us.
Gritting his teeth and clenching his fist, Ji Han glared at Jae Ha as if he wanted to swallow him whole.
The shareholders in the conference room also seemed flustered by this unexpected situation.
‘That’s right… I never said it was you who would take over W.’
It was you who had pleasantly misunderstood that you would be the protagonist, wasn’t it?
“Also, since everyone is gathered here, I should tell you.”
The shareholders were once again surprised.
It seemed as if their complexions changed, wondering if there was still more to say after such a bombshell announcement.
“I am breaking off my engagement with Mr. Seo Ji Han.”
In the silent conference room, Ji Han kicked his seat and stood up.
Crash!
The sound of the chair falling backward echoed.
Unable to shout in front of everyone, a bundle of documents in his hand was crumpled.
Ji Han’s face, stained with tension and anger.
He straightened his back and gritted his teeth, lowering his head as if telling me to stop.
I felt a thrill all over my body at the sight of him trembling with anger and a sense of betrayal I had never seen before.
‘You look ridiculous, Ji Han.’
I should have abandoned you a long time ago.
“What is this? What are you talking about?”
“Breaking off the engagement?”
The conference room was filled with buzzing sounds as people seemed to discuss the meaning of my words.
I flashed a sweet smile at Ji Han, who was staring at me with cold eyes.
‘This is just the beginning. I’ll bring you down.’
“From now on, our W Group will not interfere in any business of Hojin Group. So…”
As if anticipating my next words,
The faces of the Hojin Group people who were sitting with Ji Han began to turn pale.
“There will be no investments, and no merger between the two groups either.”
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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