Caring about someone, being curious about their state, it was all new and only for Tae Yeon.
Was it because he still harbored the misunderstanding he had about her? Or was it the long period they had spent apart that troubled him?
When he had consulted Secretary Choi about his concerns, the answer was just one.
Without asking or arguing, just treat her well.
“Am I doing the right thing?”
He had no idea. Building relationships layer by layer was new to him, and he was clumsy at it.
Especially with women.
“How can I know what the right answer is?”
He could try a few times and give up if it didn’t work, but strangely, he had developed a determination.
That’s why he had blurted out those words earlier.
Whether she draws a line or builds a wall. I will cross it no matter what.
So, I can stand by her side and be fully assessed.
Initially, it was out of guilt for misunderstanding Tae Yeon that he wanted to treat her well, thinking it would lessen his burden.
After clearing up the misunderstanding, now he had become greedy.
He wanted to be a real loving couple, not just a show window couple.
“Funny, me too.”
And a strange desire blossomed, wanting Jin Tae Yeon’s bright smile to be just for him.
Between stubbornness and desire, Do Jun’s heart floated, unable to find its footing.
Regardless, Tae Yeon was at the destination of his heart.
[Time Divider]Worried that Tae Yeon might wake up, Do Jun tiptoed into the suite’s bedroom.
“Is the air conditioning too strong? Are you okay?”
As soon as he entered, Do Jun, who naturally had a warm body, felt cool, but he was concerned about Tae Yeon, who was sensitive to the cold.
And just as he thought, Tae Yeon was curled up like a shrimp, the blanket pulled up to her chin, sleeping in the center of the bed.
A smirk crept onto his face. Lately, just seeing Tae Yeon made him smile.
It was like a disease.
Do Jun turned off the air conditioner first. If he got hot later, he could just take off his robe. It was more important for Tae Yeon to sleep warmly.
“Jin Tae Yeon, can you move a bit to the side?”
There was no response from Tae Yeon, deeply asleep.
“If Jin Tae Yeon sleeps in the middle of the bed like this, we have no choice but to sleep embracing each other.”
Even after his words, there was no movement from Tae Yeon.
If she were awake, she would have definitely moved to the edge of the bed.
He could wake her up if he wanted, or he could lift her and move her to the edge of the bed.
But Do Jun didn’t do that. He lay down beside Tae Yeon, who was asleep in the center of the bed.
He turned towards her, gently stroking her soft hair, and exhaled softly.
Whispering so quietly, as not to wake her, he said,
“I did warn you.”
He felt it might be wrong to say this to someone who couldn’t hear him, but then Do Jun let go of the thought.
“It’s because Jin Tae Yeon fell asleep here.”
Do Jun covered her properly with the blanket and closed his eyes.
The room quickly became hot after turning off the air conditioner.
He took off his robe, revealing his chiseled body. Do Jun then slipped back into bed.
He was tired, but sleep eluded him. The fact that Tae Yeon was sleeping right next to him was particularly noticeable tonight.
Eventually, Do Jun gave up on sleeping and gazed at Tae Yeon’s face.
Her fair skin. Her prominent nose. And those red lips below.
The source of his recent curiosities was those lips.
Tae Yeon’s lips, which he had touched a few times, wiping off steak sauce and wine from the corners of her mouth.
Those red lips he had touched earlier because of the wine.
They were always soft, hot, and smooth.
‘What would it feel like to kiss those lips?’
The thought startled Do Jun.
“I’m going crazy.”
He tightly shut his eyes, trying to banish the thought that suddenly dominated his mind.
Then, he felt a touch around his waist.
“Could it be?”
When Do Jun squinted and looked down, Tae Yeon had snuggled into his embrace, tightly holding his waist.
Ah, this was maddening.
He was already going crazy after seeing her lips and having strange thoughts.
And now, Tae Yeon suddenly embracing him paralyzed all his thoughts.
“Jin Tae Yeon.”
He gently shook her shoulder, but she didn’t move an inch.
“Last time too, it was like this. Your sleeping habits are quite dangerous.”
Do Jun tightly closed his eyes, trying to recall the work schedule he had to tackle tomorrow.
Not long after, he found himself opening his eyes again.
“Damn it.”
Far from disappearing, Tae Yeon’s touch felt even more distinct, driving him to the brink of madness.
Tae Yeon’s face was spread with a smile, as if she was having a pleasant dream. Seeing her sound asleep, he couldn’t wake her.
But staying like this, offering his embrace to Tae Yeon, felt like he would end up staying awake all night.
To wake Tae Yeon up or not. As he pondered,
A soft sound came – a smooch.
Do Jun slowly moved his head, shifting his gaze towards the source of the sound.
“…….”
Tae Yeon had puckered her lips and was kissing Do Jun’s chest muscle, still in her sleep.
“What in the world is this…….”
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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