The glances of the other knight commanders briefly turned toward Heter. Heter is expected to receive confirmation for the position of Security Chief today. They, too, were aware of the rumors. In such a situation, the current Security Chief, who is Heter, knew about the emergence of a man who is not favorable to Heter, making Heter uncomfortable. However, knowing that no one could raise an issue with Boris Black’s attendance, they merely observed the atmosphere.
As it was a meeting attended by the king, the conference began in a solemn atmosphere. The main agenda of today’s meeting was the recent repeated invasions by other kingdoms, causing concern for the king, particularly regarding the war in the eastern border region.
As the lengthy meeting approached its end, the king, who had silently observed the proceedings, finally spoke after a long time. “Even the children of the kingdom know that knights are more excellent in protecting the kingdom than I am.”
The knights proudly accepted the king’s praise. “But above all, the person leading the knights must be exceptional for their skills to shine even more.”
Looking at the king who began to speak, Cedric strengthened his gaze. “The excellent leadership of Black, the head of the security force, and the courage of the knights led by you have kept the Kingdom of Martin safe.”
After finishing his speech, the king scanned each knight sitting in the room. “As you all know, the term of Boris Black, the head of the security force, is coming to an end.”
The king looked at Boris Black, and Boris Black slightly nodded in response. “It is time to decide on a leader who will lead you after him.”
All eyes in the meeting room were fixed on the king’s lips. The king, with his lips slightly raised, started scanning the knights once again. The slow-moving gaze of the king stopped above Heter’s face.
At that moment, the corners of Heter’s lips twitched. ‘Finally, the time has come.’ With one word from the king, he could obtain the power he desired. As he imagined the soon-to-come ecstasy, he felt shivers all over his body.
However, at that very moment, as they anxiously awaited the king’s declaration, the king’s gaze, which had been on Heter, suddenly turned to Boris Black. ‘What’s going on? Quickly, call my name. Call my name in front of everyone.’ In a moment of anxiety, Heter’s eyes shook.
After a brief conversation with Black, who was already present, the king, who had remained silent, straightened his posture.
As soon as he imagined the impending excitement, shivers ran through his entire body. However, it was the moment when he awaited the king’s declaration, maintaining the most indifferent expression possible.
The gaze of the king, who was nearby, suddenly turned towards Boris Black. ‘What’s this?’ ‘Quickly, call my name. Call my name in front of everyone.’ In a moment of anxiety, Heter’s eyes trembled.
After a brief exchange with Black, the king, who had been silent, straightened his posture decisively. “The reason I am here today with His Majesty the King is to fairly elect the person who will succeed me as the Security Chief.”
It was not the king but Black, the knight, who continued speaking. A silent rumbling filled the conference room. Until now, individuals for all positions were appointed by the king’s decree. The knight commanders’ faces showed puzzlement at this unprecedented situation.
“Today, in this place, I will pass the voting rights for security leadership to the knights attending the meeting.”
The resonant voice of Boris Black echoed in the conference room. For a moment, a stern silence pervaded the conference room.
Twisting his lips in an attempt to control the anxiety that was rising, Cedric briefly turned his gaze. ‘He must be angry. Well, I can’t blame him if he is.’
Heter, clenching his fists tightly and swallowing his anger, shivered uncontrollably. His green eyes, above the reddened face, did not leave the king’s face.
But even the king’s posture, which did not spare a glance, probably made him angrier. ‘The king had no choice.’
Cedric chuckled inwardly. The king, who enjoyed challenging his orders, would not exist. However, for Heter Calypso, it was different.
The king, who had once faced opposition but could not forsake the trust built over a long time with those who served him, must have been convinced by Boris Black, mentioning his name.
Cedric, who had married Ramein, the daughter of Heter Calypso, probably thought that Heter would easily accept it if Cedric took the position of Security Chief.
“I will accept candidates for the next Security Chief election. Voluntary applications and recommendations are welcome. Feel free to…”
Drrook.
Before Boris’s speech even ended, Heter forcefully pushed his chair aside and stood up. Boris, with an expression that seemed to expect this, did not continue speaking but glanced at the other knights.
Hmm. Cedric, who took a deep breath, observed the other knights. Those who had already thought that Heter would take the position of the chief still seemed bewildered.
‘No need to drag this out.’
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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