Following the illegitimate child, now comes the stamp of a traitor.
Margaret jumped up in shock. It was to present her defense.
“This is just absurd [dash].”
Silence [dash].
The long-unused rusty door swallowed Margaret’s voice.
The gazes of those who were observing the trial were now focused on one place.
Through the open door, a neatly dressed man appeared.
Just when it was about to get interesting, they had to spoil the fun. The expressions of those who identified the unwelcome guest were filled with dissatisfaction.
But that was just for a moment.
Some recognized the man who first appeared, and some didn’t, but there would be no one who couldn’t recognize the man who followed him.
The ongoing trial was brought to a halt. Usually, ordinary people couldn’t enter.
Yes, if they were ordinary people.
Ignoring the attention drawn to him, a man with long legs walked in with ease. He was an uninvited guest. But who would dare to shout in front of him?
“…Your Majesty?”
Margaret mumbled in a trembling voice. It seemed she was unaware of the Emperor’s arrival.
“It seems I’m too late.”
“No, not at all. The trial is still in progress, so please, have a seat.”
The judge, who hastily stood up from his seat, gave a formal salute to the Emperor with a stiff gesture like a wooden sculpture.
Although the judge usually had the upper hand during the trial, it was a very short time. He must have had to show flexibility.
Even if he had a smile on his face, the Emperor had many stories with a hint of blood.
Especially about the stepbrothers who were believed to be dead.
Considering who I accused in today’s trial, the judge’s tense attitude was understandable.
Formally, the Emperor, officially known to be dead, was now officially alive again due to my accusation.
Given the not-so-good relationship between the two, I couldn’t help but worry about what the survival of the stepbrother would mean for the Emperor.
The Emperor was young and had not yet firmly secured his position.
“Continue the trial without worrying about me.”
“Oh, yes! Of course. So, um…”
Whether he completely forgot the contents of the trial or couldn’t bring up the stepbrother’s story in front of the Emperor, the judge, unlike his response, found it difficult to speak instead of easily opening his mouth.
Meanwhile, the Emperor, with a gentle smile on his lips, slowly surveyed the room. Margaret’s complexion brightened noticeably when their eyes met.
It was like the expression of someone who had seen a savior.
But there was no such savior.
I glanced at Margaret for the last time and turned my gaze towards the Emperor.
Unfortunately, the Emperor would definitely not grant what Margaret was hoping for.
That was the deal between the Emperor and me.
“Felt von Biden, he is alive.”
“…I understand that this trial is supposed to discuss Crayton’s inheritance, isn’t it?”
“If there is any indication of interference in the inheritance for impure motives, we must certainly investigate it.”
“Impure motives?”
“Madame Fisher is affiliated with Felt von Biden.”
“This is absurd! It’s a conspiracy!”
Margaret slammed the table roughly.
Without blinking an eye, I continued to focus solely on the Emperor. He had a discomforted expression.
The survival of the stepbrother was an embarrassing issue for the Emperor.
Even going so far as to create a fake funeral, the Emperor deliberately officially declared my stepbrother dead.
This was to prevent the stepbrother’s influence from reuniting and, at the same time, to handle it quietly. Killing someone already known to be dead wouldn’t cause controversy.
However, that decision could be made because he never expected the chase to last this long.
As time passed, death became an opportunity for Felt. Although the deceased could not officially reveal themselves, they could hide anywhere.
If you want to see the end of the endless pursuit, you shouldn’t hide anymore.
My proposal touched the Emperor’s feelings, but ultimately, he nodded.
It was a decision he could make because he didn’t want to expose the existence of the stepbrother. He believed that any action he took would pierce the stepbrother’s disguise, as he knew him well.
So, I decided to become the accuser who officially resurrected the Emperor’s stepbrother, and the Emperor decided to transfer all my sins to Margaret.
“Do you know this is a dangerous statement?”
“I know. However, I must do it.”
“Why?”
“Who stands to gain the most from my husband’s death?”
Only then did I turn my head towards Margaret.
Of course, Baker’s death was also hers.
“Don’t you know? I would never do such a thing.”
Margaret, who had suddenly regained her composure, pleaded with her hands on her chest. The only forcibly raised corner of her mouth on her tearful face looked rather pitiful.
“…”
Even so, all that came back was the side face of a man who remained silent without giving a single glance.
“Your Majesty!”
It was a cry close to a scream.
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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