Philip seemed displeased that I was receiving an escort from Lord Mild.
A smirk came to my lips.
“Even if you have no lingering affection for your wife since you’re getting divorced, you’re still conscious of people’s eyes?”
After all, outside, we’ll be seen as Count and Countess.
I don’t care about others’ views. But Philip’s reaction seemed to have a negative effect on Lord Mild.
“Lord Mild was supporting me.”
“I know. I followed you because your gait seemed different than usual.”
“Then why are you looking at me like that?”
He held out his hand to me.
“Get on the horse. It’s best to go back to the mansion for treatment.”
I was taken aback by the unexpected action.
Wasn’t Philip busy arresting the thugs who tried to steal my secret documents? That was more important than offering me a ride on his horse.
I brushed my dress hem once and said.
“I’ll be treated at a nearby medical center. Unless something serious happens, I plan to stop by Lady Hades’ boutique and then go home. Goodbye.”
At my actions, Philip slowly closed his eyes and opened them. It was a look that said, ‘I can’t do anything about your stubbornness.’
“I understand.”
It seemed that we could each go our separate ways now, but Philip tapped the back seat of the horse with his hand and then held out his hand again.
“Then let’s go to the medical center.”
‘Huh? Didn’t he understand what I said?’
I can’t know what he’s thinking.
After a moment of hesitation, I shook my head and stepped back. The moment I took Philip’s outstretched hand, it felt like he would pull me up and seat me behind him.
It might be quicker to get to the nearby medical center by horse, but if my sore wrist is pulled sharply, it will hurt quite a bit.
‘Well, then the wrist will have to exert force…’
Philip stamped the divorce seal on me, even accepting the fall of his reputation. If I ask him to lift me gently like a princess, he would do it, but he would surely show his displeasure.
It’s obvious that Philip’s action isn’t out of concern for me but for ethical reasons.
Of course, I know he has a reason to dislike Ellen, but seeing such emotions in front of me feels bad.
I shouldn’t even give him a reason to say unpleasant things.
I didn’t reach out my hand and stood still, so Philip looked surprised.
“Why are you doing that?”
I gave a reason different from the reality.
“It looks narrow.”
“Two people can ride comfortably.”
“……”
“Didn’t you always want to ride together?”
“Philip, you may be an attractive supporting character, but I’ll pass.”
“……Supporting character?”
Oops. I inadvertently spoke a word I shouldn’t have said.
“I mean, the supporting character in my life.”
I hurriedly fumbled and folded my arms.
“Since we’re getting divorced, isn’t it better to keep a distance?”
“……”
At my words, Philip’s pupils wavered. His lips seemed to stiffen slightly, so he seemed to be shocked by my unexpected behavior. I glanced at him and expressed my intention more clearly.
“I want to do that.”
He should be able to go comfortably without arguing about decency now.
But Philip’s tone became gentler.
“Walking… it’s uncomfortable, isn’t it?”
“It’s fine. I can just go with Lord Mild’s support.”
“……”
“……?”
Suddenly Philip dismounted. He then ordered Lord Mild in a firm tone.
“Lord Mild. Ride my horse to the guard and find or rent a carriage. Then come to Smith Medical Center.”
“I understand.”
Lord Mild, who had jumped up at Philip’s words, soon disappeared from sight.
“Then let’s go.”
Philip suddenly picked me up.
“Kyaa!”
Surprised, I reflexively hugged his neck. At the same time, the passersby looked at us. A flush rose in my face.
“What is this all of a sudden?”
“Whether I’m the protagonist or supporting character of your life, isn’t this the fastest way to move? And it’s the way you wanted.”
“……Supporting character?”
Certainly, here’s the translation as per your guidelines:
Ha, Ellen was a character clinging to Philip, but there was a limit to selfdestruction.
“No! I can walk.”
“You don’t have to pretend you don’t like it.”
He seemed not to believe my refusal.
“If you overdo it, your condition will get worse, so just stay.”
“People are watching, though. They’ll say it’s weird and without dignity.”
“It doesn’t matter.”
“It’s strange that it doesn’t matter. I care. I don’t like it, so put me down.”
He stared down at me.
“Philip, you’re acting weird right now.”
Philip had an expression of disbelief at what I heard.
“The weird one is you right now?”
“Me?”
“It’s hard to believe because it’s completely opposed to a few days ago. It’s like looking at another person.”
“……”
It’s like looking at another person.
I closed my mouth in surprise.
Philip stared at me intently.
“Why are you looking like that?”
“You look sincere right now.”
“I am sincere.”
He sighed lightly with a discontented expression and took a quick step.
“Smith Medical Center is 5 minutes away. Stay as you are for 5 minutes, even if you don’t like it.”
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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