Miss Pendleton (Update to C.222 END) - Chapter 58
The lady stared intently at her son. Though not clearly visible through the narrow keyhole, her expression was undoubtedly one of displeasure.
“If Laura comes back from the ball today and says she wants to marry Price, I’ll tell her this. If she doesn’t want to see me hang myself before my time is up, she should break off that engagement immediately. I’ll ask her if she thinks I raised her so preciously just to send her off to some pot-bellied old man.”
“Mother!”
“Silence, Gerald Pendleton. How dare you raise your voice to your mother!”
Anne’s eyes widened. It was the loudest reprimand she had heard from the lady in recent times. Gerald Pendleton stared blankly at his mother before pacing the room, trying to cool his temper. But his face remained flushed.
“Mother, could it be… Is this the reason you reconciled with me? To leave your fortune to that child, Laura Pendleton?”
The lady remained silent.
“So you had an ulterior motive all along? You welcomed me so kindly just to give Laura even a small portion of what was meant for Charles! Mother, this is too much. Even on your deathbed, did you want to deceive your only son like this?”
“You’re no different. Wasn’t the reason you came here to protect Charles’s inheritance? The way you and Charles were fawning over each other was sickeningly fake. But still, a promise is a promise. I’m satisfied that I was able to raise Laura as a Pendleton because of that promise. And you should be satisfied too, since you can give all my wealth to your son.”
“Yes, I ‘was’ satisfied! I ‘was’ very satisfied! If only you would keep your word, I wouldn’t have to use the past tense like this!”
“Yes, I’m sorry about your use of the past tense, child.”
The lady sneered.
“Mother, you’re toying with me using the promised inheritance. You’re threatening me with the will!”
“You know that I can change my will according to my wishes at any time, don’t you? Yes, that’s why you came running here, showering me with all sorts of flattery as soon as you sensed I was near death. But child, I have no intention whatsoever of taking money away from Charles.”
The lady sighed.
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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It’s progressing a bit slowly, but nicely… I hope there won’t be unnecessary distances between them due to misunderstandings.
I think this trip to Bath will be good to Laura. Meeting these women will inspire her to be more confident. I just hope her ex and Mr. Dalton don’t ruin it.
Each chapter leaves me in suspense for the future. Although the readers are given assurance from Laura’s feelings since the carriage kiss, I can’t help but doubt the next steps for this couple! Ian’s feeling are deep and tumultuous like waves against a cliff. I can only hope that when the two finally meet, he will remain level headed.