Arriving near Jaeo’s promised location, Hoyeon received a message.
“He has entered, Mr. Han Jaeo.”
“Is Jaeo alone?”
“Yes, he is alone.”
Upon hearing that Jaeo was alone, a satisfied smile spread across Hoyeon’s face.
“Watch him until he enters the room.”
“Yes.”
Thinking that the moment had finally come, Hoyeon’s heart pounded relentlessly with anticipation.
“He has entered room 7.”
In Hoyeon’s eyes, who had accurately identified Jaeo’s location, a light of expectation shone brightly.
Thinking that it was enough, Hoyeon went to the restaurant powder room to fix her makeup and then headed to room 7.
Hoyeon opened the door to room 7, thinking of an excuse like she stopped by because she was glad to see Seonguk passing by, Eunseok, Dongmin, and Seonguk in order.
But a scene unfolded before her eyes that was different from her expectations.
As soon as she realized that Jaeo was not there, the eyes that sparkled with expectation dried up.
“Oh? Aren’t you Kwon Hoyeon?”
“Yeah. Long time no see.”
“What’s this? You said the appointment was here. Did you get the wrong room?”
Looking at Eunseok, Dongmin, and Seonguk, who pretended not to know her, Hoyeon asked.
“…Are you guys?”
Eunseok answered.
“Just a while ago, Jaeo was here, but why are you so dissatisfied? He suddenly got annoyed from when he came and suddenly said he’s going home.”
Hoyeon’s fist clenched tightly.
Again, again, again. She couldn’t stand it. Again.
The expectation that had been full, thinking she could finally face Jaeo, crumbled down.
Her expression was about to get distorted, but she couldn’t show her displeasure here, so Hoyeon managed to maintain her composure.
“Oh, right. You’re in charge of the TK Tower construction at your company, right? So, are you looking for Jaeo because of that?”
Hoyeon’s lips stretched painfully.
“Oh, it’s not exactly because of that. I just stopped by because I was glad to see Seonguk coming in. Did Jaeo leave soon?”
“Yeah. Why? Do you have something to say to Jaeo?”
“No. Enjoy your dinner.”
Hoyeon, who wanted to run to the parking lot right away, hurriedly left room 7.
And as soon as she came out of the restaurant, she contacted her secretary.
“Where is Han Jaeo now?”
[Dash] Huh? Ah, wait a moment.The answer came right away.
[Dash] Um… that’s… It seems like Han Sangmu thought he would come out soon, so it’s a pattern of looking around.The strength drained from Hoyeon’s hand holding the phone.
“I missed where he went.”
[Dash] Yes. Be careful…Before the secretary’s words were finished, Hoyeon threw the phone she was holding to the ground.
“Uwaaaah!”
At the scream echoing with anger, the people around her turned their attention to Hoyeon.
“Why is she like that?”
“What’s wrong? Is she crazy?”
In response to the murmurs, Hoyeon’s gaze turned in that direction.
Looking at someone who was saying something to her, Hoyeon said, “What are you looking at? Go on your way.”
With an atmosphere that felt like she would tear off her scalp if caught, people went their own ways, and alone, Hoyeon couldn’t control her wheezing breath.
[Star icon] “Ah, just stop it.”Holding her ground in the hallway leading to the dressing room, Chaeyoon glared at Jaeo.
In response, Jaeo nodded with an expression that suggested he would stop.
“Fine. I won’t say anything more.”
The piercing gaze from Chaeyoon, fixed on Jaeo, was lifted.
Exhaling heavily, Chaeyoon turned back towards the dressing room.
“But in the future, if you’re hungry, just say you’re hungry…”
Once again, the intrusive voice made Chaeyoon close her eyes.
I really…
Gritting her lips, Chaeyoon glared fiercely at Jaeo. Her gaze was sharper than before.
“Alright. Alright. I won’t do it anymore. I swear.”
Even with his hand on his chest, Jaeo’s assurance did not alleviate the sharpness in Chaeyoon’s eyes.
Finding Chaeyoon cute in that state, Jaeo added, “Since I won’t do it, go change quickly and come out.”
As he gently pushed in the direction of the dressing room with his large hand, Chaeyoon’s frozen feet started moving.
Taking Chaeyoon all the way to the dressing room, Jaeo closed the door after urging her to change quickly and come out.
As Chaeyoon saw Jaeo leave, a long sigh escaped her lips.
“Ha…”
The pale face exhaling the sigh was full of tears.
It couldn’t be helped.
A while ago, the sound of crying from her stomach when she was quietly nestled in his arms was still playing repeatedly.
[Kkorurruk.]Chaeyoon did not want to remember the static that flowed through her mind at the sound.
Even this alone felt so embarrassing that she wanted to disappear somewhere, and she wanted to vanish even more with whatever Jaeo would say next.
[Oh, it’s a mess.] […….] [Was your stomach that empty? Speak.] [……It’s not that empty.] [What do you want to eat? Do you have food at home?] [I don’t have… but…] [Then, because your stomach is very empty, let’s order something quickly.]
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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