“I heard it during the day. Stone filed an objection with the Papal See.”
“Ah, that.”
Just thinking about it was giving Kristin a headache. The high-ranking nobles of Kallaim needed approval from the Papal See to become a legitimate couple. Divorce and remarriage were subject to the same formal procedures.
However, in most cases, once they obtained the Emperor’s approval, it was considered done. In Adele’s case, the Emperor approved her remarriage after Stone dismissed her from the Oswald family.
But if someone disagreed with the Emperor’s decision and filed an objection with the Papal See, the situation changed. In such cases, the Papal See would review and decide directly.
Of course, such cases were almost nonexistent. No one wanted to be out of favor with the Emperor.
However, Stone opposed Adele’s remarriage and involved the Papal See. While outwardly supporting her new start, he was doing such nasty things behind her back.
“Until the Papal See gives final approval, I can’t be your wife, right?”
“What are you talking about? You’re already my wife.”
Adele had a bitter expression.
“But I can’t become the Vice Viscountess. Until then, I’m still Adele, and our child will be considered illegitimate.”
After hearing Sayira’s words, Kristin thought that her reluctance to have a child was because of that.
Adele couldn’t become the official Viscountess yet, and the child she bore couldn’t be officially recognized due to the shortage of documents.
Of course, Kristin had a completely different reason.
“So, you tried not to have a child?”
Adele gently touched Kristin’s hand. It was a long and beautiful hand, but befitting someone who had survived on the battlefield, the fingers were thick and the veins bulged, indicating strength.
“……”
“You didn’t tell me, and I just got mad about the child for the past few days. I’m sorry for misunderstanding.”
She felt sorry for being upset over the child issue without knowing his circumstances.
Because she only thought about her own feelings.
“Don’t worry, Adele. If the Papal See accepts Stone’s objection, I’ll even endure a war.”
Adele’s eyes widened.
Even though it was an absurd statement, Kristin had a very serious expression.
Not only the Kallaim Empire but all the countries on this continent were under the watchful eyes of the Papal See. But a mere Viscount waging war against the Papal See?
It was an unreasonable story, but Adele was grateful just for him saying that.
“Why do you like someone like me so much…”
“What are you talking about?”
Since she refused the princess’s marriage proposal, Adele guessed that her relationship with the emperor might be strained.
But if April and Stone got married, Kristin’s position would be even weaker.
It might even lead to being abandoned by the emperor.
‘If I had married the princess, things wouldn’t have turned out like this.’
Not being able to have a child.
Facing the Emperor’s hatred…
But she couldn’t bring herself to say such things.
He must have chosen himself, fully prepared for this situation.
So, regretting it would be insulting his feelings.
And it would be deceiving him.
In fact, she was glad she could be with him like this.
“I love you, Chris.”
“Is it a sudden confession time?”
“I just wanted to express my sincere feelings. Despite being upset, getting angry, and misunderstanding you, that fact remains unchanged… I hope you know that.”
For a moment, Kristin, who was silently looking at Adele, seemed to have roughened her breathing.
“This is clearly a new form of torture.”
“What?”
“Saying you love me while telling me not to touch you with my fingertips.”
“I’m not like that.”
Adele’s staring pupils seemed to be simmering without her noticing.
She let go of Kristin’s hand, which she had been gently touching, and stepped back.
“Chris, I will actively support your decision not to have a child. Not letting me touch even with a fingertip is a determination of that will.”
“I appreciate your willingness to support, but I will handle that matter on my own, so don’t worry.”
“No, I want to actively help you too.”
Adele quickly moved away from the approaching Kristin and walked to the bed. Then, she untied the green ribbon she had on her head, letting it fall vertically in the middle of the bed.
“Let’s not cross this line for a while.”
Kristin clenched her fist, staring at the ribbon. It seemed like she was about to shoot fire from her eyes to burn the ribbon.
“Well then, sleep well.”
Adele undressed confidently and changed into nightwear. Through the thin silk fabric, her fair skin shone through like ripe fruit, tempting and juicy, ready to quench one’s thirst with a single bite.
“Adele.”
A deep voice reached her ears.
“Yes?”
“Now that I think about it, you really are a top-class villainess.”
“What are you talking about? I’m just preparing well.”
Adele smiled brightly, then swept her long flowing hair to the side with her fingers, revealing her white neck. He was well aware of her vulnerability in that area.
“Goodnight, Chris.”
Then she lay down on the bed, closing her eyes defenselessly. As if determined to torment Kristin, who had accumulated so much dissatisfaction.
“Adele, I didn’t intend to say this far… but you really… will regret it.”
Adele suppressed her laughter. Even just hearing his breath, she could sense how much he was suffering.
“But still, I love you, Chris.”
The words expressing her love were not a lie. She felt sorry for him, and she even felt guilty.
Why did he have to like someone like me?
But deciding the issue of the child without consultation was a mistake.
Moreover, she unknowingly made him completely ignorant of the situation in the princess’s bedroom.
This was a kind of revenge for that.
Tuck!
At that moment, the sound of fabric falling to the floor was heard.
When Adele opened her eyes, Kristin was standing in front of her. He had somehow taken off his upper body and was standing by the window.
His body, illuminated by the moonlight, looked mysterious. Broad shoulders, tight muscles on a firm chest, and well-defined abs created beautiful contours that shone in the light.
Adele was well aware of the sensation when touching that body.
Smooth and firm skin like bronze, and muscles that wriggled so hot and strong…
As if bewitched, she stared, and he began to unfasten the hook of his pants as if to take them off.
“Wait a minute! Why are you…?”
She shouted in urgency.
“You know why. I have to sleep soundly without wearing anything.”
“Even so, the pants… put them on.”
“Don’t worry. I have no intention of crossing the line.”
“But still, no!”
Kristin chuckled.
“Why can’t you endure it? See? I said I regret it, right?”
Adele realized it in that moment.
This was a struggle for dominance in the bedroom!
“Forget about the regret. Fine! Do as you wish.”
Fortunately(?) Kristin lay down beside her without taking off his pants.
Due to the weight of the sturdy mattress, his presence was distinctly felt, even though not a single inch of their skin touched. Adele didn’t understand why her heart was pounding like this.
She closed her eyes, but her mind was strangely agitated, and her heartbeat accelerated. Is it tension? Or perhaps my own dissatisfaction?
Moreover, due to the haphazard sleep and waking up, it seemed difficult to fall asleep easily.
So, does that mean I have to endure this torment all night tonight?
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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