She picked up the business card that had fallen on the floor.
It was a Hojin Group business card with the name Seo Jae Ha written on it.
‘Seo Jae Ha…’
Was it that Seo Jae Ha, the half-brother of Ji Han and the eldest son of Hojin Group?
‘When did he come?’
During her married life, she had encountered him less than ten times.
It was hard to believe that a man, who was usually so indifferent unless it was his own business, had covered her with his jacket and left.
Moreover, Jae Ha should not have been in Korea, as he was dispatched to the United States.
He was supposed to return in a couple of years.
“So, the man who covered me with the jacket was him…?”
Why? Only question marks filled her head for the inexplicable action.
‘Did he feel pity for his former fiancée?’
When her thoughts reached that point, a self-mocking smile appeared on her lips.
Initially, the heir to the Hojin Group was not her husband, Ji Han.
The marriage between the heir of Hojin and the granddaughter of W Group was promised the year she was born.
At the time of the engagement, the heir to the Hojin Group was the eldest son, Jae Ha.
‘I never thought I would marry Ji Han…’
One day, Jae Ha abruptly refused the marriage arranged by their grandfathers.
The memory of that day was still vivid, as if she had dreamt it last night.
“I won’t get married.”
“What, what did you say? Do you know what you’re saying right now?”
“Yes. I have no plans to marry in the future. Not with Yoon Yeo Jin, nor any other woman.”
“Even if it means you won’t inherit Hojin?”
She could still picture Chairman Seo Moo Jin’s fiery gaze as he stared at Jae Ha.
The memory of Jae Ha, who boldly spoke to the chairman without backing down, surfaced in her mind.
“Yes, then I won’t do it.”
What he refused was not just an inheritance but the position of chairman of the prestigious Hojin Group, a company with multiple subsidiaries.
So, Jae Ha relinquished his position as heir and suddenly left for the United States.
One day, when he unexpectedly returned, he took over not Hojin Group but H Media Holdings, which held a substantial stake as the largest shareholder of KBC Broadcasting Station.
No one thought Jae Ha would take charge of the broadcasting station holding company.
However, he quickly made a name for himself by taking KBC public.
As if he could swallow up Hojin at any moment.
“Madam?”
Her consciousness snapped back at the sound of the housemaid’s voice.
Later on, Jae Ha declared his independence from Hojin. The memory of Jae Ha’s deep hatred for Hojin, as he became independent within the family, resurfaced.
His resentment towards his stepmother, half-sibling, and father, who had taken everything from him, was directed at Hojin, which they desired.
‘Why didn’t I think of him?’
Her grip on the jacket tightened. A slender hope blossomed, and her heart began to pound fiercely.
If it was really Seo Jae Ha, the man who had returned, she needed to see him.
“I’ll be back shortly.”
“Where are you going at this hour?”
It was almost two in the morning.
The confused look on the face of the housemaid watching her grab the jacket and stand up was fleeting.
.
.
.
He might have left already.
However, she thought he couldn’t have been gone for too long since a faint scent still lingered.
Passing through the empty lobby and stepping outside the hospital, the chilly air of the early morning brushed against her cheeks.
“He must have left after all…”
She wiped her face in front of the empty hospital entrance.
Alright, I’ll call in the morning. There’s still time.
As she comforted herself and turned around, she heard the sound of footsteps coming up the stairs.
It was a split second. Her eyes met the man who slowly revealed himself.
“You seem to be awake. It’s been a while.”
Seo Jae Ha. The man she had been desperately searching for was standing in front of her, as if it was a lie.
Meeting him after several years, his dazzling face remained the same as when she first saw him.
Overwhelmed by an unfamiliar emotion, she stood there speechless.
The cold wind blew between them, as if tickling the space.
As he slowly approached, the strong citrus scent filling her nostrils made her feel intoxicated.
“When did you arrive?”
“I came back to the country yesterday.”
“But why did you leave without saying anything?”
He casually answered her questions, but his sparkling eyes darkened for a moment at the last one.
“Because I wanted to come without anyone knowing.”
“…”
“I even left the jacket secretly. It seems I got caught because of that passport.”
Jae Ha pointed to the passport in her hand with his chin.
He must have already heard all the stories from the heated media.
She handed over the passport to Jae Ha, who showed no emotion.
“Are you alright?”
Instead of examining the received passport, he unexpectedly asked her a question.
“Yes?”
Had anyone asked her such a simple question while she was suffering all day at the funeral hall?
There were only people worried about the safety of the W Group, not her.
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…
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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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