Later, I paid the CEO's ex-husband
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Synopsis
Chu Ruo lives a diminished existence, working as a lowly set handyman after his physical health and appearance suffered a devastating collapse. His quiet, difficult life is disrupted when a powerful CEO enters his orbit, offering to serve as a bodyguard. This protective gesture is a facade; the man is actually there to keep a watchful eye on him. The tension peaks with the revelation that this employer is Ren Chuming, the man Chu Ruo divorced two years prior. The story centers on a transactional arrangement where money is used to bridge the gap between two estranged partners, specifically through a request to secure an actor. The tone blends bitterness with a slow, heavy sense of inevitability, escalating from a cold power dynamic to a complex emotional reckoning. Those who enjoy seeing characters grapple with past traumas and the slow burn of karmic retribution will find the progression satisfying, while those seeking a lighthearted romance may find the protagonist's suffering too oppressive.
📚 Chapters (128 total)
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Editorial Review
At 128 chapters, this completed BL novel offers a concise exploration of regret and restitution. The strength of the work lies in its focused character study, particularly in how it handles the power imbalance between a disgraced former spouse and a wealthy executive. The emotional stakes feel genuine because the conflict is rooted in a shared history rather than contrived misunderstandings. However, the brevity of the story means that some of the resolution feels slightly rushed, leaving a few emotional threads less developed than they could have been. Given the completed status, it provides a reliable reading experience without the frustration of cliffhangers. It avoids excessive melodrama, opting instead for a grounded, if somber, approach to reconciliation. While it does not reinvent the genre, it executes its specific premise with a level of maturity and consistency that makes the eventual payoff feel earned.