World Order's Malicious Guide

Chapter 1.3: Jun Lee, The Substitute Fiancée

After leaving the nursing home, Jun headed down to Liam's company. On her way there, she made a quick stop at a boba tea shop to pick up her lemon tea. Once she arrived at the company carpark, she parked her pearlescent red car and then made her way to the lobby.

Instead of approaching the receptionists, Jun decided to sit in the lounge near a garden. As she sipped her tea, she admired the beautiful flowers blooming outside the floor-to-ceiling glass.

For five years they were together, Jun Lee had never set foot in his company. Not that she didn't want to, but rather she couldn't find a suitable excuse to mention to him. Knowing that Liam was a person who maintained a strict separation between his work and personal life, she didn't want to appear overly intrusive. As such, as time passed, being a busy person herself, she gradually lost interest in going to his company.

And because of that, those working under Liam remained unaware of her identity as his partner. Otherwise, with her status, she could easily take a special lift to his office directly.

But of course, that issue didn't necessarily hinder her goal.

After all, visiting this company lounge serves another purpose, for her target has always been another man.

The second male lead of this world, Xavier Grey.

Similar to all romance stories, the second male lead is always one of the most promising, excellent bachelors, eagerly waiting for the female lead's attention.

Like a devoted knight, he would sacrifice everything for her happiness, while yearning for her love. He would be used as a stepping stone to achieve her ambition before being cast aside. He would do whatever it takes for the female lead, but he would never get what he wants.

In this world, Xavier Grey was no different.

Long before he co-founded the company with Liam, as a highly accomplished 28-year-old man, he was one of the leading general managers in the finance and trading industry.

Each transaction he handled was worth billions and his impeccable record and performance made many companies want to recruit him into the company.

And yet, despite everyone's expectations, he chose to co-found a company with a relatively unknown friend.

All because of a promise.

This made people who investigated him assumed he was a sentimental yet trustworthy man, improving his already formidable reputation to another level.

But little did they know, he did it not for the sake of a promise but because of the girl he liked. She was their childhood friend and Liam's ex-girlfriend.

She had once asked for his help to assist Liam.

Being by their side since an early age, he witnessed their romance first-hand. He saw how she fell for Liam and pursued him with every step. Although he knew about his feelings for her, he kept them hidden until no one ever figured it out.

And as per expectations, when they grew up and became independent, he became the biggest supporter behind their reunion. As such, with this kind devoted second male lead, he was the strongest obstacle Jun wants to take down.

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As time passed, the evening drew near. It had been hours since Jun sat here.

By now, the receptionists were becoming suspicious of her presence at such a late hour, and they were considering whether they should inform the security to escort her out. However, due to Jun's stunning beauty, well-groomed appearance and poised demeanour, they hesitated, afraid she could be one of the important clients for their company.