Having resolved that, Heo YoungJoo quickly picked up her cellphone.
And then she made a call to the daughterinlaw prospect she had chosen long ago.
“Yes. Is this Sara? I’m speaking about tonight.”
“Do you have an urgent matter?”
[Yes. I have to take care of it immediately, so I think it’s better for me to leave directly from the company. I’ll send the driver, so you can go ahead.]
“Oh…”
[I won’t be late. Just go in by mentioning my name.]
“Understood.”
[Alright. Dress up beautifully in the outfit I chose for you.]
“Yes.”
After hanging up the phone, SeolWon let out a sigh.
She had left her universe to the housekeeper, and after finishing hair and makeup with the designer called by ChaeHa, she was waiting for him.
The party itself was abhorrent, let alone going alone made her feet freeze.
Even though it was a ‘couple attended’ party in the past, she always attended alone, so it was no different than being left to dry.
However, since she promised to go, she had to keep it.
Although she had a bad feeling from the beginning, SeolWon headed towards the launching party of ‘La Prue’ as promised.
On the other hand, in the private hall where ‘La Prue’s launching party was held.
Wearing a dazzling diamond necklace in the shape of raindrops, Heo YoungJoo and Baek Sara were arm in arm, surrounded by people.
“Oh my! Mrs. Heo, Miss Baek Sara. How come you both are here today?”
“Oh. That necklace… My God! There’s some good news coming up, right? Isn’t it?”
“Hehe. Well… our Sara has been waiting for a long time, hasn’t she?”
“It’s so nice to see the two of you wearing the necklaces side by side~ I heard that this is a brand that the Chairman’s son has put a lot of heart into!”
“Come on, it seems that the Chairman hasn’t arrived yet, let’s have a glass of champagne amongst ourselves!”
They laughed heartily and clinked their glasses, but their minds were already quickly calculating.
It had been over 5 years since Chaeun’s daughterinlaw went missing, they couldn’t leave her place vacant forever.
Seeing her today with the necklace, it seemed that Baek Sara was about to become a member of the Chaeun family.
Not only Chaeun, but Baek Yeong had also been rapidly rising over the last decade, dominating a variety of fields from construction to communications and entertainment.
Moreover, Baek Yeong’s own financial power was immense and stable, and its influence on other companies was also substantial.
So if the two families were to connect through marriage, there would truly be nothing to envy.
Therefore, people paid attention to these two women, hoping to pick up some of the falling beans.
With a wide, proud smile, Heo Yeong Ju sneakily sized up Baek Sara.
The necklace shining on her long, slender neck, suited her perfectly.
To make people aware that Baek Sara would become the next daughterinlaw of Chaeun, Heo Yeong Ju came to this event with her.
Even if it was a blatant lie that could easily be caught, she held onto Chae Ha’s ankles for a while.
She knew today’s event was a reckless gamble, but Heo Yeong Ju also knew that Chae Ha and Seol Won’s contractual marriage had already ended long ago.
If Chairman Kwon found out this fact, he wouldn’t be able to blame me.
There would surely be a huge fuss, but she mustered the courage, thinking he surely wouldn’t kill me.
However…
‘Am I crazy! Why am I thinking about that brat here?’
Heo Yeong Ju shook her head frantically.
If Chae Ha remarried Baek Sara, she would be able to hold the highblooded grandson she had always longed for. It was a pointless thought.
‘Thank you for the sweets, pretty grandma.’
The child’s bright voice hit her ear like a hallucination, and Heo Yeong Ju gulped down the champagne like water.
That’s when it happened.
A small commotion at the entrance caught Heo Yeong Ju and Baek Sara’s attention.
“Ah, I’m an invited guest.”
“You need a necklace to enter.”
“…A necklace?”
“Today, all guests were provided with a signature product from La Pluri. Female guests can only enter if they wear the necklace.”
This was news to her.
The chairman’s son was known for being eccentric and loving unique arrangements. It seemed that Chae Ha hadn’t heard this news either.
Since he had mentioned his name, Seol Won opened her mouth again, thinking there would be no major issue.
“I’m the daughterinlaw of the Chaeun Group.”
“Pardon?”
“Ah, so, what I mean is…”
It was likely the security guard wouldn’t understand even if she explained it to him this way.
So, Seol Won decided to explain her identity a bit more clearly.
“I am the wife of Kwon Chae Ha, the vicepresident of Chae Won Group. My husband… will be arriving shortly. He told me to enter first…”
“I apologize. I can only guide you according to the instructions. I don’t recognize you. If you arrive with the vice president of Chae Won Group, I will let you in.”
“Ah…”
Min Seol Won’s shoulders drooped in despair.
Even though it was summer, as it was approaching dusk, the cold breeze touching her exposed shoulders was quite chilly.
He said he wouldn’t be late, so she thought she might just wait in the hallway, looking for a place to sit.
Two shadows cast over her.
“Why did you come here?”
“……”
The people in front of Seol Won were naturally Heo Young Joo and Baek Sa Ra.
Their necklaces, dazzling enough to hurt her eyes, were identical.
Only then did Seol Won realize what was happening.
Heo Young Joo had stolen her necklace and given it to Baek Sa Ra.
However, Seol Won had no reason or need to argue with them.
“You must be mistaken, I don’t recognize you.”
“Don’t know? You came to the party so boldly, and you say you don’t know who I am? I am Kwon Chae Ha’s mother! You saw me at home last time!”
“…I can’t remember.”
“Ha! You’re shamelessly bold. Honestly, are you pretending not to remember and pretending to be sick to snatch a piece from Chae Ha again?”
“……”
“Admit it now! What kind of deal did you make with my son? Huh? How much did you get?”
Seol Won glanced briefly at the entrance of the party hall.
The music was loud so they wouldn’t hear the conversation here, but Heo Young Joo’s voice was so loud there was a risk of causing a disturbance.
“I’ll wait for Mr. Kwon Chae Ha outside.”
As Seol Won informed them and was about to walk away, something happened.
A cool stream of liquid flew from behind.
Immediately, with the spreading smell of alcohol, Seol Won realized it was the champagne Baek Sa Ra had been holding.
A calm, yet sharp voice, different from Heo Young Joo’s bitter one, pierced Seol Won from behind.
“Don’t you remember this?”
As Seol Won shook off her dress hem stained with champagne droplets, she slowly turned around.
Soon, the two people’s figures were reflected in her firm eyes.
As always, they were filled with unchanging, endless hatred towards her.
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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?
——
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!”
——
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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