“And this is something we can easily decide while walking.”
Like a secretary diligently performing tasks for a chairman who values every second, Junhwi followed Yeonwoo closely and politely opened his lips.
“Yes, I hope it’s really simple.”
“In the last line of the marriage vow, I wrote, ‘To live respecting and caring for each other,’ but it seems a bit lengthy in a list format. How about compressing it to ‘with respect and care’?”
His extraordinary observation and meticulousness were truly admirable. Yeonwoo’s jaw dropped slightly.
“Oh. I didn’t think about that at all. Would there be a difference?”
“Of course. It’s different in meaning, rhythm when read aloud, and it will also affect the concentration of the guests.”
“Yeah, that makes sense. I like Lawyer Kwon’s proposed modification.”
Really, who could stop this man? Yeonwoo nodded gracefully, making decisions as politely as the chairman.
They crossed the crosswalk and arrived at the entrance of the building where Yeonwoo’s office was located. Fortunately, it seemed they wouldn’t be late.
Yeonwoo, who released Junhwi’s hand, looked up at Junhwi, who was a head taller.
“Have a good day at work, Lawyer.”
“Shall I take you home when you finish work?”
“My parents came to Seoul early today, and we planned to have dinner. Wanna join us?”
Junhwi lightly smiled, nodding.
“It’s the last meal spent quietly with the family. I won’t disturb.”
“It’s really okay if you come with us.”
“From tomorrow, I’m also family, so next time, I’ll go with you as Kim Yeonwoo’s husband.”
Husband. Family.
The unfamiliar words tingled with excitement.
Yeonwoo looked at Junhwi’s clear eyes and straight nose attentively.
It still felt unbelievable. The boss who was so unlucky and grumpy now looked like the most wonderful man in the world.
In the head of this workaholic man, instead of indictments or contracts, only Kim Yeonwoo was filled. It truly felt like an incredible miracle. A surge of pride overwhelmed him.
“It’s late. Aren’t we going in?”
“Yes, let’s go now.”
Yeonwoo, who had been looking around for a moment, lifted her long-booted leg like a stork. Tap, Yeonwoo’s lips touched Junhwi’s right cheek. His face, touched by the winter wind, was refreshingly cool.
“Morning kiss.”
“Nice. Doing things like this on the street when we’re about to get married.”
Even his slow caress on my cheek felt sexy.
“To be honest, I feel really embarrassed right now. Let’s go quickly.”
“How about skipping work and going home like this? We can also test how sturdy the newly ordered bed is.”
“Oh, why are you like this from the morning? I’m going in.”
As Yeonwoo turned around, Junhwi sent her off warmly, looking at Yeonwoo entering the building.
“Kim Yeonwoo, bride, please take a look at this.”
Sitting in front of a brightly lit mirror, receiving the finishing touches on her makeup, a staff member called Yeonwoo.
“Now, we’re going to put a veil on the updo. You need to choose accessories to decorate it together.”
The staff member extended a box full of dazzling and glamorous jewelry in front of Yeonwoo.
“Wow…! They’re all so pretty. I don’t know what to choose.”
Having gone through numerous choices leading up to the wedding day, it was surprising to have to make another decision just before entering the virgin road!
“Let’s go with this. It suits you well.”
Junhwi, who appeared from behind, pointed to a crown-shaped accessory.
“When did you arrive? Is the makeup finished?”
“I came a little while ago. It ended sooner than I thought.”
As he answered, Junhwi personally adorned an accessory on the side of Yeonwoo’s updo.
“Beautiful. My wife.”
A faint smile appeared on Yeonwoo’s clear face as she gazed at herself in the mirror.
Already handsome, Junhwi’s appearance, enhanced by the touch of a professional, shone even more brightly.
How did such a perfect man end up becoming my husband? No matter how many times I thought about it, it was still an unbelievable thing.
“Wife, huh. Haven’t you entered the venue yet? I heard that you don’t know until you’re about to enter as the groom and bride.”
“Oh. So, I came to escort you. Just in case you try to run away before entering.”
Even in the moment when he casually received it as nothing special, he shone uniquely.
Certainly, until last night, there was no significant tension about the wedding, and he slept well. However, upon seeing the elegant prince-like Junhwi, her heart fluttered to the point of tingling.
Finally, the day had come. The long-awaited wedding.
Since early in the morning, she couldn’t even have a proper meal, being dragged around here and there for makeup and the dress. Unconsciously, it was time to enter the venue.
“Shall we go now?”
Yeonwoo took his gracefully offered hand and stood up slowly. The A-line chiffon dress, elegantly spread out, made a pleasant sound with each step.
“But.”
It was when she carefully descended the stairs, holding onto the beaded edge. Junhwi, who was escorting her, approached Yeonwoo’s ear.
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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