“I didn’t want you to get in trouble, Miss. In case they’d think you’re a thief.”
Liz had already suspected that reason, and she regretted it.
She regretted not explaining the situation in detail to Mirabel at that time.
If she had, then the matter could have been concluded by passing it along to Monica.
It was clearly her fault. Her mind had been confused because of Kain, and she’d made a big deal out of it.
What’s the point of regretting it now, anyway?
It doesn’t make what she’s done disappear.
“What would happen if I was thought of as a thief? I’m the owner of this house, what could they possibly do to me?”
Mirabel sighed in response to Liz’s feigned confidence.
“You’d lose people’s trust.”
“There’s no trust to lose. So stop worrying and sell me out whenever you like, understand?”
“……”
But Mirabel couldn’t reply.
‘How dare I sell out my Miss?’
Mirabel found the current situation very regrettable.
She should’ve just said she stole it in the first place. Her short temper had unnecessarily escalated the situation, making her mistress the subject of criticism.
Especially when Lilia was becoming increasingly popular, Liz’s standing felt like it had shrunk to a single point.
“I’ll go out now.”
Mirabel hurriedly withdrew, trying not to show her troubled expression.
As the door softly closed, leaving Liz alone in the room, she could finally be honest with herself.
“Damn, I’ve gone crazy! Acting like a villainess in front of Kain. I’m doomed, absolutely doomed!”
Liz flung herself onto the bed, heaping self-reproach upon self-reproach.
She had thought she was handling things well up to now, but this time, she felt she’d truly messed up.
She should have checked whether Kain was watching or not.
Mirabel seeing it and then rolling her eyes…
“Wait!”
It was then that a change in perspective occurred.
It might even be for the better. According to the novel’s setup, the love between the two was designed to deepen by utilizing the villainess’s evil deeds as a catalyst.
While treating Lilia’s reddened cheek, Kain finally realized his own feelings. And such ignited love might steel his resolve to quickly get Lilia out of this corner of the house and away from her villainous sister.
It was the best possible development one could hope for.
Kain wouldn’t have to take any more painful medicine, and Liz herself could live her life comfortably and at ease.
Although she still felt guilty about hitting Lilia’s cheek…
“Well, I suppose I can let it go just this once.”
As long as she didn’t commit any more evil deeds here, it should be fine.
Liz’s formerly tense expression softened.
A bright smile slowly spread across Liz’s face, like the sun emerging from behind dispersing clouds.
Liz stood up.
She then walked to the closet, put on a turquoise wool shawl, and headed for the door.
She had initially planned on not leaving the room for a while, but it seemed like she didn’t need to anymore.
The apricot-colored sky stretching wide over the cedar forest was too beautiful to see only through the window. And everything was going to be alright. Probably.
With a lightened heart, Liz reached for the doorknob and stepped into the corridor.
At that moment.
“You finally came out.”
She discovered Kain, leaning languidly against the wall with his arms crossed.
As if she had forgotten how to breathe, Liz’s breath halted.
“You… wh… when did you get here?”
When Liz asked in a trembling voice, Kain answered.
“An hour ago.”
Ha, an hour…
“Why…?”
“Because you weren’t coming out.”
Liz’s voice trembled more, but Kain’s voice became calmer. It even seemed like a chill emanated from him.
‘Keep calm.’
Regaining her composure, Liz asked.
“So what I’m asking is why are you here when I’m not coming out.”
“Ah… now that I think about it, yes.”
“…?”
“Why was I here when I could have gone in?”
Kain chuckled, as if he hadn’t considered it, making Liz feel even more uneasy.
Could it be that this man has no intention of forgiving, not even once? Is he that aware of his intense love for Lilia?
“Then let’s go in. Now.”
Kain lightly grabbed Liz’s rigid shoulder and pushed her into the room.
Seeing Kain, Liz was paralyzed with fear and couldn’t even think of shaking off his hand. She stumbled backward, guided by his force.
As both of them were entirely inside the room, Kain let go of Liz’s shoulder.
And then.
Click—.
The door was locked.
Male lead Asks for a Divorce Every Day
It’s not often you come across a plot like this in the female-dominant genre — make sure to check it out!
This is a novel I’m planning to reread as well.
The male lead is strong, skilled in martial arts, and not the usual fragile type you often see in matriarchal novels.
Meanwhile, the female lead is a scientist—rational and logical. Even when she falls for the male lead, she doesn’t let her emotions cloud her decisions.
If you push through the first few chapters, you’ll gradually find the story really intriguing.
It has a mix of mystery, detective elements, and romance.
The author’s writing style is like crafting a puzzle—except they deliberately leave out a few pieces, making it hard to predict what happens next, yet keeping you hooked.
In the end, everything will come together and be explained.
One-sentence summary: Wife, stop playing with beakers and look at me!
In a laboratory accident, research scientist Zhu Wansheng accidentally travels to a matriarchal world. The original owner of the body is an eighteen-year-old only daughter of a wealthy rouge merchant, already married with a handsome young man.
Zhu Wansheng grins: Nice! She always said she was heaven’s favorite granddaughter. After a life of toil in her previous life, she can enjoy blessings in this one.
However, her joy lasts no more than three seconds as bad news arrives: the original owner’s family is about to go bankrupt, and her husband wants a divorce.
Even worse, she’s stuck with a research system full of restrictions.
Zhu Wansheng: ? Is this the destiny of a research dog?
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Faced with this mess, Zhu Wansheng pours herself a bowl of wine to drown her sorrows. In her drunken haze, her husband arrives.
His figure is imposing, holding a long sword, with a dignified air that captivates Zhu Wansheng.
Gu Yingqing, however, looks at the alcohol-reeking Zhu Wansheng with undisguised disgust and coldly asks, “Divorce or not?” The intoxicated Zhu Wansheng mumbles vaguely, “I think… it’s not… it’s not… impossible!”
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The next day, after sobering up, Zhu Wansheng is full of energy, rolling up her sleeves ready to make a big move. As for yesterday? She has no memory of it.
Zhu Wansheng is ambitious; a research dog fears nothing!
Upgrading rouge, extracting fragrances, producing perfumes, researching lipsticks… all shall bow to the power of modern technology!
The original owner’s dying rouge shop is revitalized. Her mother is pleased and with a wave of her hand, passes on the family business to her. As she takes control and her experimental results gain popularity, it’s the pinnacle of her life…
——
But there are always those who can’t stand to see her doing well. Jealousy, scheming, assassination attempts – they want nothing less than her life.
The person who has always kept his distance from her suddenly holds her tightly in his arms, eyes full of concern.
She is unharmed, but he falls into a pool of blood…
Zhu Wansheng feels guilty, “I can grant you one wish.”
Gu Yingqing tentatively circles his arms around her, carefully resting his head in the crook of her neck, pleading softly, “I regret it. Can we not divorce?”
Zhu Wansheng: ? When did I agree to a divorce?
[Small Theater]
The newly developed rouge is beautifully packaged, and Zhu Wansheng is eager to try it.
Gu Yingqing suddenly appears: “My lady, may I apply it for you?”
Cool fingertips lightly brush her lips. His Adam’s apple bobs as he leans in for a light bite.
Zhu Wansheng: ?
Gu Yingqing: It smells so good, I wanted to taste it…
On a warm spring day, Zhu Wansheng tries a new perfume: “Spring Night.” Gu Yingqing corners her against a wall.
Warm breath lingers on her neck.
“My lady, from now on, may I test the fragrances for you?”
[Humorous female scientist vs scheming live-in son-in-law male lead]
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