A Beastly Boss (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 1
Dolmaerae Animal Hospital, located on a major road in Seocho District.
The small storage room behind the examination room was slightly dim, as one of the light bulbs had burned out. Seul Hee stood looking at the shelves, her arms full of large boxes.
“Sigh…”
A deep sigh.
The shelves were packed with countless medicines and supplies, making it hard to find any empty space.
“Where should I put this? I’m sure Mr. Ok told me last time.”
After pondering for a while, Seul Hee lifted the boxes, ready to just place them on the front shelf. Just then, she heard someone calling her from behind.
“Ms. Yoo Seul Hee.”
A quiet yet resonant low voice that sent vibrations through her.
Goosebumps prickled up her spine.
Seul Hee turned around with what she hoped was a bright smile, but her cheek muscles were so tense they felt stiff.
“Yes, did you call me?”
Long eyelashes, a sharp nose, lips curved into a faint, sly smile, and an impressively tall frame.
Even in a loosely worn white coat, his appearance—no, his beauty—was impossible to ignore.
Ok Eun Woo.
The young veterinarian at Dolmaerae Animal Hospital who already served as head of surgery.
With his striking looks and meticulous, kind bedside manner, he enjoyed idol-level popularity among pet owners. Some even specifically requested appointments with Mr. Ok.
Yes, he was undeniably handsome.
Yet just standing face-to-face with him made Seul Hee feel like she couldn’t breathe.
He parted his perfectly straight lips.
“There’s something I’d like to check.”
“Yes?”
“Did you properly wipe down the examination table?”
“Yes, right after the consultation ended.”
“I don’t mean just wiped—did you do it properly?”
“I think I did…”
His staccato questions made Seul Hee give an awkward laugh. Eun Woo’s frown deepened further.
“Show me how you did it.”
Sighing inwardly—she’d messed up again—Seul Hee followed Mr. Ok back into the examination room.
Seul Hee was a veterinary technician. The title sounded impressive, but she was still a trainee, which was why Eun Woo often scolded her.
Eun Woo pointed at the examination table with his long fingers.
“Go ahead.”
If I really did something wrong, why not just tell me how to do it? Instead, he wanted her to demonstrate right in front of him.
Do you even realize, Mr. Ok? You have a personality that drives people crazy.
Seul Hee held an alcohol spray in one hand and a towel in the other. She carefully sprayed the entire surface of the examination table until the disinfectant thoroughly covered every spot, then wiped it down with the towel.
“Hmm.”
Mr. Ok’s dissatisfied hum made her wonder what she’d done wrong.
She glanced sideways at him.
“Did I do something wrong?”
“I thought I’d already pointed this out before. When cleaning the examination table, you must start from the edge and wipe inward. If you rub in circles like that, you’ll just spread the contaminants.”
“Oh, right. Sorry.”
“Understood?”
She’d actually known all this even before he told her. It was a very simple thing.
‘Then why do I get so nervous every time I’m in front of Mr. Ok?’
She never made these kinds of mistakes when working with other vets. But whenever he looked at her, even tasks she normally did well turned into blunders—probably because his sharp gaze made her tense.
“Yes, I understand. I’m sorry.”
Arguing would only make things worse. A quick apology was the best way to shorten his lecture.
“Skin disease cases make up the largest portion of our patients, so disinfection must be thorough.”
“You’re absolutely right. I’ll pay more attention to disinfection.”
‘Sure, sure, whatever you say.’
Watching Seul Hee nod along vigorously while shaking her head, Eun Woo raised an eyebrow. Then, without warning, he suddenly shouted a slogan loudly.
“Prevention is—!”
Startled by the abrupt cheer, she looked up at him in confusion. But ignoring her bewilderment, he pressed again.
“Prevention is—?”
Ugh, I’m seriously about to die of annoyance.
“The best treatment…” she mumbled weakly.
Clenching his fist, he shouted again.
“Prevention is—!”
Fine, whatever. I’ll just play along so this ends faster.
“The best care!”
Seul Hee also clenched her fist and shouted loudly, her voice ringing through the now-empty hospital. Hearing the rousing chant, Ms. Choi, the hospital’s deputy director, opened the examination room door with a laugh.
“Hahaha, Ms. Seul Hee! It’s late—go home if you’ve finished cleaning.”
“Yes! Thank you! I’ll head out now!”
She bowed quickly and dashed away like an arrow.
***
The moment she changed clothes, Seul Hee grabbed her bag and rushed out of the hospital.
“Freedom! I’m free today! Tomorrow’s Sunday—I don’t have to come to the hospital!”
As she happily stepped forward—
“Ms. Seul Hee.”
Her foot, pointed forward, halted at the familiar voice from behind. Like hearing a ghost’s whisper, she froze in place, unable to move.
No, no, I must’ve heard wrong. Mr. Ok wouldn’t call me after hours.
Just as she tried to ignore it and walk away—
“Ms. Yoo Seul Hee.”
Sighing, she slowly turned around—and sure enough, there stood Eun Woo, leaning casually against the wall.
“Yes, sir?”
“Do you have plans this evening?”
Yes, I do. I have a date with myself…
I’ve had a very old, very important appointment scheduled: lying stomach-down on my bed, peeling tangerines, reading comics, and falling asleep right there.
Of course, she couldn’t say that. Erasing her displeasure, she gave him a bright, polite smile instead.
“No, I don’t. Do you need something?”
“If you’re free, would you like to go somewhere with me?”
“Where?”
She’d assumed he might have leftover work, but stepping outside the hospital, this unexpected suggestion caught her off guard.
Was he inviting her to a seminar? Or to look up some materials together?
As Seul Hee nervously bit her lips, wondering what he’d say next, Eun Woo gave a faint smirk at her anxious expression.
“I won’t eat you.”
“…”
“You’ll find out when we get there.”
He said he wouldn’t eat her, yet in the end, Seul Hee climbed into Eun Woo’s car with the heavy, reluctant steps of a cow being led to the slaughterhouse.
***
Inside a restaurant filled with elegant classical music.
Perhaps because this was such an unexpected place, Seul Hee simply couldn’t relax.
It felt so unfamiliar—was something truly about to happen today?
Eun Woo had brought her to an upscale French restaurant near the animal hospital. Though she’d never visited personally, she’d heard plenty about it.
The atmosphere was calm and refined, soft music filling the room.
Glancing around, Seul Hee whispered,
“This is the place where that famous chef from TV just opened a new restaurant, right?”
“Seems like it.”
Eun Woo replied with a languid expression.
She knew reservations here were notoriously hard to get—yet they’d walked right in after giving his name. He must have booked it in advance.
Why? How? What on earth was the reason for this?
She wished he’d just get to the point, but Eun Woo simply continued eating with graceful movements. The man finally looked up from his plate.
“Aren’t you eating? Doesn’t it taste good?”
“No, it’s delicious.”
‘Is he feeding me nice restaurant food just to assign me extra work later? No… this is way too fancy for just some work-related request.’
Could it be bad news?
‘Is he going to ask me to leave the hospital? That’s why he’s treating me to such an expensive meal.’
Right now, Eun Woo was the real power behind Dolmaerae Animal Hospital.
She’d heard other staff say that prestigious hospitals were trying to poach him.
So maybe, after this delicious meal, he’d say:
“Ms. Yoo Seul Hee, you aren’t helping the hospital. It’d be best if you left during your probation period.”
All her past mistakes flashed before her eyes like a reel of film.
Just as Seul Hee’s imagination spiraled, Eun Woo raised an eyebrow slightly.
“Ms. Yoo Seul Hee.”
“Yes?”
“Don’t you like it here?”
“Oh—no! It’s wonderful. It’s just… I don’t really fit in.”
She’d worn a comfortable dress today, having no plans to go out. In contrast, Eun Woo looked effortlessly stylish in a loose black jacket over his broad shoulders.
And then there were…
His deep-set eyes.
Sharp nose.
Soft lips.
‘Well, with a face that handsome, does his outfit even matter? What an unfair world.’
While Seul Hee grumbled inwardly, Eun Woo spoke again.
“I’m glad to hear that. I made an effort today—I have something important to say to you, Ms. Yoo Seul Hee.”
Forcing a smile, she asked,
“What would you like to tell me?”
The moment of judgment.
Eun Woo twisted one corner of his mouth, hesitated briefly, then spoke, his normally straight expression now clouded.
“Ms. Yoo Seul Hee.”
“…Yes?”
“I think we should start dating.”
Time and space froze instantly.
“What?”
Even an explosion in her ears couldn’t have shocked her more.
Did Mr. Ok just say… dating?
Her prolonged silence at his unreal suggestion made Eun Woo raise one eyebrow.
“Ms. Yoo Seul Hee, are you all right?”
She wasn’t all right. It was unbelievable. Who was Ok Eun Woo, anyway? A man who cared about nothing except work.
Still unable to speak, she could only stare at his face.
His sharp, upward-slanting eyes met hers.
“Sorry… what did you say? You and I… what?”
“Dating.”
What is dating?
It’s being drawn together by mutual attraction and affection—
Sexual attraction.
She lifted her eyes to his face, observing his upright posture.
Long eyelashes.
Sharp nose.
Red lips.
Her gaze drifted to those lips that had just whispered “dating” to her, and unconsciously, she swallowed hard.
Eun Woo curved his lips into a gentle arc.
“Are you surprised?”
“Huh? Yes… Honestly, I am.”
If he’d ever been kind to her during work, or shown even occasional warmth, she might understand.
But no matter how hard she thought, she couldn’t recall a single instance where he’d given her special treatment.
Well—except for being exceptionally strict and constantly nagging her.
Seeing her confusion, Eun Woo spoke gently.
“I suppose that’s understandable. I’m sorry for saying this so suddenly.”
At his apology, Seul Hee’s eyelids fluttered in disbelief. Mr. Ok had just apologized. The world might end tomorrow, and she wouldn’t be surprised.
“There’s a reason.”
His stiff words brought a relieved smile to Seul Hee’s face.
“Oh! So there’s a reason! Of course, of course! Now it makes sense.”
Why would Mr. Ok ask to date me? He must have some urgent, unavoidable reason to start dating right away. Or did I do something wrong? Is this some kind of punishment?
One thing was certain: Mr. Ok definitely didn’t like her.
Finally, the whirlwind of questions in her mind settled into calm clarity.
Something had come up—he needed to start dating immediately, so he asked the closest person: her. That he’d even turned to her, someone he barely knew and likely considered a nuisance, clearly meant he was in quite a hurry.
But Seul Hee had no intention of accepting his proposal.
“This is awkward for me. Have you asked any of the other staff? Maybe Ms. Chae Rin?”
“…What are you talking about?”
“You seemed so urgent that you even came to me.”
“No.”
Eun Woo cut her off sharply, his brows furrowed as if irritated. Seul Hee quickly added,
“I assumed you had a reason, so I thought I’d offer help. I just worried it might be urgent since you asked even me.”
He studied her face for a long moment before twisting the corner of his mouth.
“Ms. Yoo Seul Hee, I think you’re mistaken.”
“Mistaken?”
“I didn’t come to you as a last resort.”
He ran a hand through his hair, revealing his straight, clean forehead—and beneath it, gleaming eyes.
“I came to you because you’re Seul Hee.”
His red lips whispered. Entranced, Seul Hee stared at his mouth.
“Not just anyone.”
“…”
“But you—because it’s you—I asked to date.”
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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