And even regardless of time and place, Yohan came to Estelle’s side and nursed her all night long. It was something that Estelle couldn’t acknowledge because she was unconscious.
“And those eyes.”
Yohan’s expression, caring for the pained Estelle and holding her hand, was so tender.
“Even though she told me not to say it to the Madam.”
He couldn’t help it and secretly called various doctors, but the way he treated her wasn’t like dealing with a revenge target.
The strange thing was not just that.
When Betty tried to avoid talking about Estelle with Yohan.
If he were his usual self, he would have dismissed Betty from her maid position and sent her away. At least he would have separated her from Estelle’s side.
Yohan always mercilessly dealt with anyone who interfered with his plans.
But Yohan’s reaction was different.
“You’re doing well.”
“……Pardon?”
“Has the Madam had any trouble or pain since then?”
Contrary to his concerns that severe punishment would follow, Yohan praised Betty.
“Help the Madam stay comfortable by her side.”
And he didn’t ask what story Betty was hiding. It was a series of events that were not like the Duke of Blanchett.
But it wasn’t a bad thing.
“Madam was abused at the Libertan Duke, after all.”
Betty was pleased that Estelle’s situation was gradually improving.
“But what if Lady Henley’s concern about her having an incurable disease turns out to be true?”
In fact, there were rumors circulating in the Blanchett family that Estelle, who had collapsed for no reason, had an incurable disease.
Of course, Estelle smiled and explained that she was originally weak.
“The Duke is also worried, but you seem too fragile. You don’t have to be treated so delicately.”
The more innocent Estelle smiled, the more Betty’s heart ached.
That innocent smile seemed to be created just to survive, to endure harsh situations.
“She’s such a kind person.”
Estelle cared more about Betty’s feelings than her own wounds.
The more time Betty spent with Estelle, the more she thought about the scars engraved on this pretty and delicate body.
“But if you give in to that woman, don’t show your face to us again.”
Some people even started to develop a stronger aversion to Estelle, namely Betty’s brother, Erich.
“Is that treat for the Madam?”
Erich, who had returned after his mission, found Betty and spoke to her with a sensitive tone.
“I asked you not to care too much about that woman. But you keep ignoring your brother’s request?”
“Sigh, Brother.”
Betty replied with a sigh.
“Maybe the Madam is a different person from what we thought.”
“Betty, are you going to keep doing that?”
Erich crossed his arms and glared at Betty with annoyance.
“You’ve become infatuated with that woman. You’re just looking over her because she smiled kindly at you. And you’ll be the only one getting hurt.”
“That’s not it. It’s just that the Madam…”
“Stop it.”
Until now, Betty and Erich had rarely fought as siblings. But now, every time Estelle’s story came up, they ended up fighting.
“If you’re going to defend that woman, then don’t show your face to me again.”
Eventually, Erich let out a deep sigh and got angry before leaving. Betty felt frustrated and wronged, so she patted her chest with a thumping sound.
“Madam isn’t really like that…”
To make matters worse, Estelle’s body was gradually weakening.
Estelle herself couldn’t feel it, but her stamina was much lower than before, and she slept for longer hours.
Even when no one was looking, she shed tears or talked to herself more often.
“It’s undoubtedly tough for her, even if she pretends otherwise. To us, she might be hated, but to Madam, she was a precious parent.”
But unless Estelle spoke first, Betty couldn’t say anything lightly.
After all, Betty had been someone who judged and deceived Estelle as she pleased. She was afraid that doing something Estelle didn’t want would be another form of violence.
Betty arrived at Estelle’s room.
Knock, knock.
“Madam, the chef made tiramisu for you. Would you like to try it?”
“Come in.”
As soon as Estelle saw the tiramisu, a faint smile appeared on her face.
“Please thank the chef for me.”
“Yes, I will.”
Betty watched as Estelle ate the tiramisu along with the tea. Then she cautiously opened her mouth.
“Madam, tomorrow you’ll be going to see your parents.”
“Yes, I’m going to see them.”
“Would it be alright for you to meet the Libertan Duke and Duchess as well? It might be tough for you…”
“What could be tough about it?”
It’s typical for an abused adopted child to want to meet their abusive adoptive family.
But even so, Betty’s heart ached, as it seemed Estelle’s actions were only causing more misunderstandings with Master Yohan and Brother Erich.
“I’m going because I want to see them. Originally, I should have been in prison, but I ended up outside.”
No, that’s not it, Madam.
You were heavily abused in the Libertan Duke’s estate… How could it be the same?
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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