Second Male Lead, You Said It Was A Contract Marriage? (7 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 051
‘Clearly, it started out as a gathering meant only for ladies.’
When exchanging letters about where to meet and what to do, I hadn’t expected Yezar would end up coming along too.
“Madam, what are you thinking about?”
“Oh. I was just worried I might be taking up Yezar’s time.”
“That couldn’t be. Since Waiden Count will be at the villa outside the capital owned by the Waiden family, Yezar will have a proper chance to talk with him about swordsmanship. I’ve heard the Waiden territory is an ideal place for knights to train. I wanted to meet and have a proper conversation.”
Yes. It all began with the Marchioness Stemun’s suggestion. When she proposed using the Waiden family’s villa on the outskirts of the capital as the venue, both the Marchioness Stemun and the Countess Pireoa agreed enthusiastically. They did ask for my opinion, but since they had already agreed, there was no reason for me to object.
At first, it was suggested casually as a spring outing together, but since the location belonged to the Waiden family, the mood naturally shifted toward a couples’ gathering.
The Marchioness Stemun kindly told me I could reply slowly, as if considering my late arrival. It seemed she was being thoughtful, knowing Yezar had many busy affairs and might find it difficult to spare time.
I also wanted to grow closer with the other ladies and was genuinely looking forward to meeting them. But I was still worrying about Yezar’s tight schedule. At that very moment, Ember appeared before me.
‘Madam, is something troubling you?’
She had only asked that much. And yet, that simple question led to the current situation. As smoothly as water flowing, it was decided Yezar would attend, and without my knowledge, a letter of acceptance had already been sent to the ladies.
I was startled and about to send another letter to retract, when Lopi came to me, her voice trembling.
‘Madam. I thought my wounds had healed… but maybe they haven’t fully recovered yet.’
‘Goodness. Lopi, are you alright?’
‘If a kind lady like you would spare even a few minutes for a lowly servant like me, I would be truly happy. It would feel as though all my pain had vanished.’
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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Having sparred with me before, he knew I’d say that.I smiled with joy, but Count
My boy has to protect his wife, be careful and you scratch her, Mr. Wyde, and Yezar will finish you off.
“I don’t get jealous over such things…”
You blatantly lie, I know you like it when Julietta only looks at you.
"There wouldn't have been moments like this—talking together, sparring, sharing
Oh my boy, you’re so adorable, I love you, I don’t even know how to express it. Come on Julietta, tell him you’ve never regretted marrying him.
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Gracias por el capítulo ahh los amo pero como es que Julieta no puede ver cuánto la ama, siento que después se va alejar de el y le romperá el corazón 😢