My Husband's Lover (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 10
The man stood in front of the chairman’s office and adjusted his posture. Chairwoman Yoon Myeong Gil of Gil Myeong Je Dang was one of the few female owners in Korea and notoriously strict. Young Hwan, who had served her for years, had never once crossed this threshold with ease.
After knocking and opening the door, he was greeted by Chairwoman Yoon with an expressionless face. The owner of this antique-filled room maintained her haughty demeanor as usual.
“Look into someone for me.”
Young Hwan bowed his head, and Chairwoman Yoon spoke in a flat tone.
“Lee Su Rin. Granddaughter of the chairman of Mibon Foods. She recently returned to Korea from Mibon’s UK branch.”
“Yes.”
Gil Myeong Je Dang had always been overshadowed by Mibon Foods, the undisputed industry leader. As the two conglomerates had been rivals for decades, Young Hwan assumed the chairwoman’s request was business-related.
“It’s not about her position at Mibon that you need to investigate.”
“Then…?”
“Her love life.”
Hearing such blunt phrasing from Myeong Gil—known for her refined grace—startled Young Hwan, though he showed nothing outwardly. After all, he had been her secretary for over ten years.
“No need to look into her time in the UK—just focus on Korea. Find out who she’s seeing or who she might have feelings for.”
“Understood.”
“Oh, and Director Kim.”
“Yes, Chairwoman.”
“The man involved might be my son.”
“What?” Young Hwan lifted his bowed head in surprise. Chairwoman Yoon raised one eyebrow and gave a silent smile. Young Hwan quietly lowered his head again.
* * *
“This works out perfectly! What a relief!”
Today was the day she’d arranged to get career advice from Joo Ah. When the two met at the café, Joo Ah’s eagerness upon hearing that Hae Yeon had found a job accelerated everything forward effortlessly.
“Huh? Relief?”
“Yeah. Actually, a couple of our teams need new hires, so we’re urgently recruiting—and you just said you’re working now!”
Hae Yeon frowned.
“Joo Ah, that’s kind of…”
“What’s wrong with it!”
Joo Ah burst out as soon as she heard the reply. Hae Yeon felt uneasy not just about joining her friend’s father’s company, but also because it seemed Joo Ah was creating a special opening just for her.
“Besides, I don’t even have any experience.”
Hae Yeon hesitated, lacking confidence, but Joo Ah refused to back down.
“Experience? Does any company only hire experienced people? Sometimes fresh graduates do better. Plus, while you may lack experience, your university grades and certifications are far better than most seasoned hires. Come on, Hae Yeon—just think about it once. I’d love working with my friend. Huh? We’d get to see each other every day!”
“Sigh… Fine. I appreciate it, really—but it’s honestly a bit overwhelming, so let me consider it.”
“Thanks, friend!”
After finally hearing that Hae Yeon would think it over, Joo Ah left satisfied. Once home, Hae Yeon immediately turned on her laptop.
She couldn’t tell whether the traffic accident article had been deleted by coincidence or because it was connected to the incident Lee Su Rin mentioned. Now that even that small clue had vanished, she needed to set that aside and focus first on what she could verify right away.
Tap. Clack. Tap.
Hae Yeon’s fingers flew confidently across the keyboard. For the past few days, she’d been looking into Do Ha and his company, CH Mice, focusing on major events from last year without diving too deep due to the sheer volume—about a full year’s worth. From this, she’d uncovered a few key facts.
“Mr. Do Ha didn’t make any public appearances last year.”
In other words, Do Ha hadn’t stepped outside for several months last year.
She still didn’t know why he’d been inactive, but all she’d found so far were publicly reported external activities—and there were no related articles or information at all.
Of course, she hadn’t conducted an exhaustive search yet, so she couldn’t claim there was nothing—but it was strange that even superficial rumors or gossip pieces, the kind that usually catch public interest, were completely absent. After all, Gil Myeong Group was a major domestic corporation, and CH Mice, run by its CEO’s son, was always in the media spotlight.
Yet there wasn’t a single article about Do Ha failing to properly manage his company for months.
“Ugh…”
Overwhelmed, Hae Yeon pulled her hands from the laptop and rubbed her face. Then, with a sharp “Hup!” she lightly slapped her cheeks to snap herself back to focus.
“You can’t expect to get full on the first bite.”
She’d barely taken a few steps in her quest to uncover the truth before running into an obstacle that nearly broke her spirit.
If she gave up here, she’d be betraying Do Ha—the man she loved—and trampling the truth about what had happened to him with her own feet. That was absolutely unthinkable.
“Let me search again.”
Tap-tap. Clack. Tap.
The sound of keys resumed after a brief pause.
* * *
“Kyaaah!”
Hae Yeon wanted to leave the café. Joo Ah had thrown her arms up and cheered so loudly that everyone turned to look—but she didn’t care, so thrilled was she that Hae Yeon was taking on Dally Coffee.
“Still, Joo Ah—I really want to get hired properly. Let me go through document screening and interviews like everyone else.”
“Of course! I’ll tell HR officially.”
Joo Ah smiled reassuringly, and only then did Hae Yeon feel at ease.
Ten days later—
After intense preparation within a tight schedule, the day of her Dally Coffee interview finally arrived.
Though this had started as a diversion, Hae Yeon was determined to give it her all—and thanks to carefully managing her condition for the interview, she felt refreshingly alert early that morning.
The world felt fresh after overnight rain. As Do Ha stepped into the reception room, finished with his morning preparations, Hae Yeon went out to see him off. The thought that she might not be able to do this anymore once she started working gave her an odd feeling.
“You’ve got an interview today—aren’t you nervous?”
“A little?”
Do Ha smiled and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.
“You’ll do great, so don’t worry too much.”
“Okay.”
She replied, though inwardly, she didn’t expect much. It was a habit etched into her life—a tendency carried forward by inertia. A habit formed from living alone in the world: never hoping too much, never falling into despair.
Just as Do Ha slipped on his shoes, Hae Yeon suddenly called out, “Wait!”
“Huh? What is it?”
Not understanding, Do Ha watched as Hae Yeon gestured for him to lower his height. When he bent his knee slightly, she kissed him on the cheek. Do Ha chuckled softly.
“Aren’t you friends with Ms. Joo Ah? She’s one of Dally Coffee’s executives—couldn’t she put in a good word?”
“Don’t say that—even as a joke, I hate it.”
“Fine. Honestly, Min Hae Yeon, you’re so stubborn.”
Do Ha clicked his tongue lightly, his eyes smiling. Hae Yeon walked with him through the garden to the front gate and waved as he got into his car.
After seeing him off, Hae Yeon picked up her phone and called someone. Since her interview was in the morning, there was something she needed to do first.
“Sigh…”
Hae Yeon waited anxiously in the holding room for her turn. The special recruitment had been announced suddenly, leaving a short application period and few applicants. Still, for job seekers, Dally Coffee was known as the “dream workplace,” so the bar remained high.
Founded by Joo Ah’s father, Dally Coffee stood tall in the fiercely competitive specialty coffee market, boasting the highest number of franchise outlets and consistently leading customer satisfaction ratings. It also held the top spot in brand preference surveys within its industry and recorded the highest sales per unit area.
In short, Dally Coffee was the undisputed number one company in the specialty coffee sector, boasting exceptional sales and franchise numbers.
Yoo Jun, one of Dally Coffee’s interviewers, opened the file before him. On the table, the resume, cover letter, various certificates, and transcripts were neatly stacked.
—She was not only her department’s valedictorian but also her college’s. She’s exactly the kind of talent we need. Only drawback is her lack of experience.
Yoo Jun recalled his subordinate’s words and studied the woman before him. Though clearly beautiful, what caught his attention more was the clarity and transparency in her eyes.
“Whether it’s a company or a person, one must have a guiding spirit to reach mastery. What core philosophy do you believe our company effectively communicates to its customers?”
Yoo Jun waited for her answer. The woman lifted her slightly flushed cheeks and responded clearly.
“I believe it’s about space.”
That was unexpected. Most candidates gave the obvious answer: “flavor.”
“Why do you think that?”
“I believe Dally Coffee customers don’t just come for great-tasting coffee—they come for the place itself. A space where, even alone, one can enjoy their favorite coffee comfortably and undisturbed. That’s why I say ‘space.’”
Someone beside him let out a soft sound of agreement, but Yoo Jun kept his expression neutral and immediately continued.
“Our company doesn’t advertise yet. Do you think we should start?”
“No, we shouldn’t.”
Her crisp reply made the corners of Yoo Jun’s eyes lift with interest.
“Why do you think so?”
“Because advertising would contradict the very philosophy I just mentioned. A place meant to offer greater freedom and comfort than home, school, or the office shouldn’t be advertised—it would become so well-known it would lose its essence as a true refuge.”
Beside Yoo Jun, another interviewer nearly clapped—but Yoo Jun stepped on his foot with a flat expression, making his colleague flinch.
“Most coffee chains maintain identical store interiors nationwide. Should we do the same?”
This time, the woman smiled faintly.
“No. On the contrary, our stores shouldn’t all look the same.”
“Why not?”
“Because regional cultures differ. Even within Seoul, atmospheres vary widely. If we guarantee each store’s independence while coordinating marketing promotions, we can highlight local characteristics, create unique ambiances, and boost both our image and sales through tourism effects.”
That was more than enough for a passing grade—no further questions needed. Yoo Jun looked over Min Hae Yeon’s application documents with deep satisfaction.
Ex-husband Wants Reconciliation
One-line summary: Chasing the wife to the crematorium (making an effort to attract someone who has become indifferent), the female lead doesn’t look back, the second male lead takes the position.
Intro:
To repay the kindness of the older generation, Su Mu crossed into a female-dominated world and became a live-in daughter-in-law of the Yan family, single-handedly saving the Yan family from fire and water.
But her husband, Yan Jiyue, the eldest son of the Yan family, treated her with sarcasm and never showed her a good face.
It wasn’t until after Su Mu’s death that this pampered and arrogant young master shed a few fake tears and pretended to want to die for love.
This life’s kindness was enough. If there was a next life, she would definitely kick Yan Jiyue away.
Who knew that the heavens would be so kind as to allow her to be reborn, returning to the time when she had just married into the Yan family.
Su Mu glanced at the Yan eldest son, who still spoke coldly to her, and threw a divorce letter in front of him.
“Let’s divorce!”
***
Yan Jiyue never imagined that he would be reborn. He happily went to find Su Mu, wanting to make up for the mistakes he had made in his ignorant youth.
Wasn’t the reason the heavens allowed him to be reborn to let him reconcile with Su Mu?
But when he pushed open the door to Su Mu’s room, the person lying on the bed was another man.
Su Mu’s personal attendant, Xie Yi.
Yan Jiyue hated him so much that his teeth itched. In front of Su Mu, Xie Yi was a gentle and considerate whisperer of sweet nothings, but in reality, he was vicious-hearted and deliberately sabotaged their husband and wife relationship.
In the previous life, it was he who secretly hid in Su Mu’s coffin and committed suicide, stealing a step ahead of him to be buried with Su Mu.
Yan Jiyue’s eyes were filled with hatred as he cursed, “What kind of thing are you? Your background is lowly, what right do you have to occupy Su Mu?”
Xie Yi looked at the sleeping Su Mu and no longer pretended to be a whisperer of sweet nothings.
He proudly stuck out his belly, “I have the right because my belly is capable of giving the Wife-master a daughter.”
***
Yan Jiyue was consumed with jealousy. He spread rumors that Xie Yi had once been branded with the mark of a “harlot” on his chest.
But on the night Xie Yi cut off the flesh bearing that mark, Su Mu suddenly realized something was amiss.
“How did you know the exact moment I was poisoned? And why did you show up a month early?”
Xie Yi remained silent, blood from his wound soaking through his robes. His sapphire eyes brimmed with anguish – or was it just a flawless act?
Between a once-arrogant husband now seeking redemption, and a gentle soul willing to die for her – who truly held the darkest secrets? And could it be that Su Mu and Yan Jiyue weren’t the only ones given a second chance at life…?
[Reading Guide]
1. True divorce, chasing the wife to the crematorium, the female lead doesn’t look back, the male lead is Xie Yi.
2. The ex-husband did not cheat, he just realized too late and didn’t realize that he liked the female lead.
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