Second Male Lead, You Said It Was A Contract Marriage? (7 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 103
After a simple breakfast, I had a conversation with Father. At first, he seemed flustered, unsure of what to say to me, but as time passed, he became increasingly animated and began recounting his heroic tales.
“So when I returned alive from the battlefield, I was celebrated like a hero.”
“You truly are a hero of the Empire. After all, you were the one who seized victory in that grueling war. I remember hearing about it as a child—the Ferhaem Dukedom, the Empire’s protector and the Empire’s sword, brought peace to our land.”
“You still remember that.”
“Yes, of course. I’d love to hear more from you, Father.”
“Little one, this might be boring for you. Are you sure it’s alright?”
“How could it be boring? I’m listening to the story of your life. As someone learning the sword, it’s an honor to hear from a figure I deeply respect. I’m not bored at all.”
Whether moved by my answer or not, Father began another story, this time about the sword at his waist. I listened with delight, enjoying every moment.
Of course, as soon as lunchtime approached, Mother whisked me away from Father. It seemed the two of them had planned their turns to spend time with me.
“My dear, you didn’t have to listen to those dull stories. Why did you?”
“They weren’t dull at all, Mother.”
At my reply, she exhaled deeply, again and again.
“Oh, dear. If you keep responding so kindly, he’ll go on endlessly, anytime and anywhere. Let’s do something more enjoyable together instead.”
“What would you like to do?”
“Are you good at horseback riding?”
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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“If all else fails, try seducing her with your well-trained body. Your mother wa
Yezar, listening as his father pushes him to unleash the desires he has been repressing: Father, please! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Keep looking at me like this, Julietta. I am seducing you, hoping that our end w
Dude, but put in more effort and be more direct so Julietta gets it, okay?
He smiled innocently and whispered to her.
That’s my guy.
Keep it up, Yezar, seduce her until she can’t resist.
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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 😢