My Mistress Became My Wife (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 157
At first glance, it sounded as if she were granting permission for their relationship—but that wasn’t the case at all. It was a clear warning: don’t entertain foolish ambitions; stay by his side only as his mistress.
Lily, who immediately understood what the Duchess was trying to say, lowered her gaze for a long moment and stared at the teacup set before her. She wasn’t shocked. It was true she’d often been mistaken for his mistress, and she’d even anticipated something like this when the Duchess had first invited her for tea.
Besides, Lily had never dreamed of marrying Harold. She hadn’t even considered it—not once. She’d been too overwhelmed by her current situation, rushing to solve one immediate problem after another. She simply hadn’t had the luxury to dream of a distant future.
So she needed to firmly say it was impossible, yet the sheer pressure of the situation kept her mouth sealed shut.
“Harold was an incredibly stubborn child from a young age. No matter how much those around him tried to dissuade him, he wouldn’t rest until he got exactly what he wanted.”
Startled by this sudden reminiscence, Lily slowly raised her head and looked at the Duchess.
“Moreover, since Hamilton and Olivia tried and ultimately failed to separate the two of you… it seems I have no choice but to permit you, Viscountess, to remain by my son’s side—even if you’re not to my liking.”
Beneath the gentle, kind tone lay countless sharp thorns that mercilessly tore at one’s pride. It hurt all the more for it, but Lily bit down firmly on her lower lip and endured in silence.
“I would greatly appreciate it if you didn’t refuse my goodwill.”
“…I’m sorry, Duchess.”
Harold must have endured far greater hardships just to keep her by his side—she couldn’t possibly back down over something like this.
“I truly appreciate your kindness… but I cannot accept it. I’m very sorry, Duchess.”
“Are you saying that by rejecting my goodwill, you intend to marry Harold?”
“…I don’t know.”
Lily fell briefly silent before answering the unexpected question. Her steady gaze, fixed squarely on the Duchess, conveyed nothing but honest sincerity.
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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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