Callis quietly glared at Chloe, who stood at the center of the hall.
She was not the protagonist, yet she drew people’s attention and led the party, which was infuriating.
The conversations among the nobles after the first slow dance were drastically different from what Callis had expected.
Originally, the talk should have been about how grand the event was or how astonishing the entrance of the two was.
But the situation now was absurd.
Occasional congratulations on the relationship between Callis and Helena circulated, but those were all from insignificant families.
The ones they actually wanted were all gathered around Chloe.
“Ugh…”
Helena almost cried in Callis’s arms, seemingly upset that the attention had been stolen.
“Don’t cry. You’re dressed so beautifully; it would be a shame if you ruined it.”
“But…”
“It’s alright. The attention on that woman is temporary. I’ll create a moment just for you now.”
“Yes!”
With Helena, Callis climbed onto the stage and clapped to draw attention.
“As I mentioned, today is my lover’s birthday.”
Steadying his voice, he pulled Helena beside him.
“Anyone who wishes to celebrate my lover’s birthday, come forth.”
He had already informed the nobles he was close to about the purpose of the party.
Upon Callis’s words, several nobles lined up and began climbing onto the stage.
Fortunately, the attention, which had been focused on the Duchess, now dispersed.
As other nobles handed Helena birthday gifts and compliments, it was Chloe’s turn.
She received what she had prepared in advance and climbed onto the stage with her servant.
Soon, the servant placed a large box in front of Helena.
“To celebrate Miss Helena’s birthday, I have prepared this.”
As Helena cautiously unwrapped the box, a clear glass box appeared.
The box, so transparent it could be mistaken for a gem, sparkled.
“Wow…”
And inside it was a glass slipper studded with diamonds. It radiated a brilliant light beneath the chandelier, like a shoe a fairy-tale princess would wear.
Could there be a more fitting gift for the Cinderella of the kingdom?
Helena looked at Callis, eager to try the shoes on as soon as possible.
In the end, unable to resist her adorable urging, Callis personally helped her put on the shoes.
“Madam, thank you! I really love it. I will wear it beautifully!”
Helena found that the shoes fit perfectly, without any discomfort.
Soon, she expressed her gratitude to Chloe in an emotional voice, clenching her fists and holding them to her chest.
“I’m glad you like it.”
As Chloe looked ahead with a kind smile, she caught sight of the other’s hair ornament.
A softly glowing ornament atop brown hair.
Could she possibly know? That this ornament was worn by Chloe on her wedding day.
She was so insistent on wearing that ornament; she might already know.
“Congratulations, Helena.”
Chloe leaned in close, using the adjustment of the skewed hair ornament as an excuse.
“For standing here, just as you wished.”
She then whispered harshly.
“I hope you find happiness there.”
She tucked a stray piece of hair behind the other’s ear. Her touch was soft, yet somehow intimidating.
Without checking the other’s reaction, she walked down the stairs.
Just in time, she saw Rerianne ascending the stairs on the opposite side.
‘Why is Rerianne here?’
Slowly, Rerianne and a servant carrying a box presumed to be a gift climbed the stairs. Like other nobles, they seemed to have prepared something for Helena.
“Nice to meet you. I am Rerianne of House Cerberus.”
Due to the sizable gift, Callis was the first to receive it, and it was unexpectedly heavy.
“Thank you for your congratulations, Lady Cerberus.”
As Helena and Callis carefully unwrapped the box, Rerianne took off her long shawl and handed it to a servant.
For a moment, the watching nobles gasped and sighed in surprise.
“Ah!”
The very person who should have seen it was too focused on opening her gift to notice.
As they opened the box, a pile of books inside spilled out.
Helena instinctively dodged a book rolling toward her feet. Another rolled further and hit a chair leg.
Books, out of nowhere? And not just one, but so many that they looked to be more than a dozen.
“Lady’s Etiquette Guide”
The title of the book that Helena picked up read as such. It seemed like an etiquette guide suitable for young children who hadn’t even had their debutante ball yet.
She glanced dispassionately at the scattered floor. Most of the books were about manners and decorum.
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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