Office Romance Scandal (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 6
My eyes followed the smart key arcing softly through the air before landing in my palm. Seeing the distinct brand logo engraved on the key made my heart flutter.
Driving was my strongest skill. Hae Jin loved driving.
If asked how much she loved it, suffice it to say she’d joined a car enthusiast club, knew all about vehicle modifications, and had even obtained a Class 1 driver’s license—driven by the ambition to drive every car out there.
Her first assignment was off to a smooth start.
She carefully gripped the smart key. How long had it been since she last drove? Her heart began to race.
But Hae Jin immediately controlled her expression. After all, actions always built more trust than facial expressions ever could.
“Yes, I know how to drive.”
Suppressing her curiosity about the car, she answered calmly and steadily, without a hint of wavering. She hadn’t yet received the schedule, so she didn’t know the exact departure time.
“Good. Then Assistant Jeong Hae Jin, you’ll be my driver for now.”
She’d known she’d be acting as a chauffeur the moment the smart key landed in her hand, but the atmosphere suddenly turned awkward and tense. Judging from years of experience, this didn’t feel good.
Maybe it was just her imagination, but “driver” kept sounding like “stand-in chauffeur” in her ears.
“Are you heading out for an external meeting?”
“No, not exactly.”
After tossing her the smart key, Tae Hong had kept his eyes fixed solely on documents. She hadn’t expected an immediate answer, but time kept passing while she stood right in front of him.
Only after flipping the last page did the stifling air finally loosen.
“There’s a meeting tonight.”
Hae Jin’s Adam’s apple bobbed nervously. Her first external appointment was in the evening—and it was a business meeting with a client. Her initial excitement about the new task quickly faded.
“I’d like Assistant Jeong Hae Jin to serve as my stand-in driver.”
Ah, so her gut feeling from past experience really couldn’t be ignored. He wanted her to wait outside and then gently drive him home after he’d gotten thoroughly drunk.
At the thought of Tae Hong’s assignment, Hae Jin quietly clenched her fist. But what could she do? After all, she’d joined specifically as Tae Hong’s dedicated mark.
“Yes, understood.”
Unlike the turmoil in her mind, her reply was crisp and straightforward. Obedience to her boss’s orders was surely the only path to survival anyway.
Thinking of the imaginary bank balance slowly growing, she left the team leader’s office.
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It wasn’t until late afternoon that she finally deciphered Tae Hong’s schedule. From Monday through Sunday, there wasn’t a single blank space. His days, weeks, months, and even quarterly plans were packed so tightly she couldn’t possibly count them all on her fingers.
How could anyone manage a schedule like that?
She began verifying today’s agenda step by step. There it was—the external meeting he’d mentioned earlier.
5 p.m. Grace Hotel, gathering.
With no additional materials provided beyond the schedule, frustration slowly crept in. The fastest solution was to confirm directly herself.
Just as she was about to jot something down, the door swung open abruptly—faster than she could react. She instinctively stepped backward in surprise.
His tall, muscular frame, perfectly fitted in a sharp suit, couldn’t be taken in all at once. It felt as if a massive wall had suddenly appeared before her.
“What are you doing?”
To look Tae Hong in the eye—already fully prepared to leave—she had to take a step back and tilt her head up. Before she could steady her startled nerves, she blurted out:
“Team Leader, where are you going?”
But that wall was now moving steadily toward her.
“Assistant Jeong Hae Jin, why aren’t you getting ready?”
“Team Leader, we still have about an hour before we need to leave for Grace Hotel.”
At Hae Jin’s immediate reply, Tae Hong stepped even closer without hesitation. As his shadow darkened her face, she could only swallow hard.
Was he blaming her for not being prepared? His expression remained rigidly stern. Please, just relax your eyes a little, Team Leader.
“We’re leaving now.”
Was he annoyed because she’d questioned him? Still locking eyes intently, he pressed her impatiently, as if demanding why she wasn’t moving already.
“I have another appointment. Let’s leave now.”
After dropping only those words, he brushed past her indifferently. She should’ve said she’d be faster than anyone at preparing if he’d just given her advance notice—but instead, she hurried after him without a word.
In the reserved parking lot, only one car stood waiting. When Hae Jin pressed the smart key, the car responded instantly, flashing its lights briskly.
The car looked so unusual for company use—it seemed unmistakably like its owner.
“Have you driven a car like this before?”
Honestly, it was a dream car—something one couldn’t easily afford, and something not sold to just anyone. Standing before a car one might consider an honor to drive once in a lifetime, Hae Jin instinctively turned humble.
“No, I’ve never driven one before.”
“Then why did starting it look so natural?”
Unlike someone fumbling to even find the ignition button, Hae Jin had started the car smoothly and effortlessly.
Trying to ignore the suspicious gaze from the passenger seat, she entered the address into the navigation system. But Tae Hong canceled the route and input a different destination.
“A department store?”
“We’re going shopping for clothes.”
Though the destination and answer were both unexpected and baffling, Hae Jin asked no further questions.
Rule number one of office life: If your boss says jump, you jump.
“I’ll get us moving now.”
She acted like a chauffeur. With smooth cornering, the car carrying Tae Hong glided out of the parking lot.
“You really seem like you’ve driven before.”
Once the car merged onto the road, Tae Hong seemed slightly more relaxed. He reclined his seat fully and stretched out his long legs.
Hae Jin still focused solely on her role instead of answering his question.
“Have you ever done all kinds of part-time jobs?”
His tone didn’t sound hostile—more like someone observing a monkey at the zoo.
“You’re a good driver.”
Even mastering one’s duties naturally could become a problem, apparently. Just as she was about to silently compliment herself,
“Ever worked as a valet parking attendant?”
Only then did a dry chuckle escape from Hae Jin’s tightly closed lips. She’d carried valet tips in her wallet once, back in those dreamlike days—now long gone.
“Reasonable suspicion.”
Tae Hong drew a clear line, leaned his seat back, and said no more—an unspoken signal not to engage him further.
When the car stopped at a red light, Hae Jin finally glanced sideways at Tae Hong. He had one hand resting on his forehead, eyes closed.
Though she couldn’t see clearly, she wondered if it was just her imagination that his complexion looked even paler than before.
Did I stare too obviously? Suddenly, Tae Hong opened his eyes and returned his seat to its upright position. Guilty like a thief caught in the act, Hae Jin quickly snapped her gaze straight ahead.
Had he noticed? Just then the light turned green, and in her fluster, she slammed the accelerator—jerking the car forward abruptly.
“Assistant Jeong Hae Jin.”
Without missing a beat, Tae Hong’s low, resonant voice struck her ear. Oops. Hae Jin gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands. She should’ve stopped boasting to herself—after all, even monkeys fall from trees, and apparently, today was her day.
“I-I’m sorry.”
“I get that you can’t look away from my looks, but can you at least drive properly?”
Hae Jin bit her lips, unable to finish her sentence. His gaze sent an electric jolt through her right cheek.
“If I get injured, will Assistant Jeong Hae Jin compensate me personally?”
His mix of polite and casual speech subtly tormented her—it was a new form of psychological warfare.
“I’ll be more careful from now on.”
She clenched her molars hard. From then on, she stared stubbornly ahead like someone whose neck had frozen in place. They soon arrived at the department store, and before Hae Jin could step out, Tae Hong moved first.
“Will you wait here, or come with me?”
What did he want?
She studied Tae Hong’s expression but couldn’t decipher his intent. When in doubt, stick to your core duty. Right now, she wasn’t a driver—she was his dedicated mark.
“I’ll come with you.”
“Fine.”
Tae Hong gave a disinterested reply and strode briskly ahead. Upon entering the men’s clothing section, a sales assistant immediately approached him.
Ignoring the employee’s clothing suggestions, Tae Hong suddenly turned around. Their eyes met in the mirror—Tae Hong held two outfits in his hands.
“Which one looks better?”
“To be honest, your current outfit suits you better.”
Neither option matched the vibe of what he was already wearing. Without knowing the meeting’s atmosphere, she couldn’t confidently recommend or answer.
“How much do these cost again?”
He casually held each outfit up against his face in turn, feigning innocence.
“I can’t afford even a single drop of alcohol splashing on them.”
Alcohol—it really was a chauffeur job after all. She briefly worried about what time she’d get off work on her very first day.
“It sounds like bottles of whiskey will be passed around freely at tonight’s gathering.”
So he planned to drink heavily—hence the concern about his clothes getting ruined if he fell over drunk.
Having grasped the core issue, Hae Jin tapped her chin thoughtfully and scrutinized both outfits carefully. Dissatisfied with just the mirror view, she stepped right in front of him.
“I actually have quite an eye for styling.”
She never thought her dad’s connections would come in handy like this.
“I take pride in my impeccable taste.”
She’d never failed before—so she felt confident styling Tae Hong’s outfit too.
So focused that she didn’t even notice her lips pressing together, she held the hangers against his chest from every angle—before finally making a firm decision.
“My choice is this one.”
It was a decisive pick. Beyond its design, it would suit any occasion effortlessly. His height and looks ensured he’d carry off any outfit well.
“Let’s go pay for this one.”
At that moment, Tae Hong abruptly stood taller. Only then did she realize that, to match his height while holding clothes up to him, she’d normally have had to stand on her tiptoes—but she hadn’t lifted her heels even once.
That meant he’d lowered his height to match hers. After paying, Tae Hong headed toward the fitting room. The whole thing happened so fast that Hae Jin was left bewildered.
A polite rugby ball, huh? Honestly, she couldn’t tell what his real personality even was.
But the confusion vanished the moment she saw Tae Hong emerge wearing the outfit she’d chosen. The perfectly fitted trousers needed no alterations, and the slightly loose shirt accentuated his appearance perfectly.
Wow, he’s definitely worth dressing up.
While she silently admired him, Tae Hong also looked satisfied as he checked his reflection. Their eyes met again in the mirror.
“You look more pleased than I am, Assistant Jeong Hae Jin.”
Feeling as if her inner thoughts had been exposed, Hae Jin quickly lowered her gaze. At that moment, she thought she faintly heard Tae Hong chuckle.
“You picked well. You said your eye was exceptional—and you really do know how to choose.”
It was his first compliment. She hesitated briefly—should she take it as work feedback? Of course, her momentary joy didn’t last long.
“By the way, Assistant Jeong Hae Jin.”
At the sound of her name, she expected him to ask her to pick something else, and her face was already full of quiet anticipation.
“A new question just came to mind.”
Shoes and other accessories caught her eye, but Tae Hong—the rugby ball with one corner of his mouth playfully curled upward—refused to move as she hoped.
“Have you ever worked part-time selling clothes, by any chance?”
It felt like hearing his earlier words echo again: “Reasonable suspicion.”
When yandere male lead believes she loves him — but she never did
“How dare you!”
“How dare you make me love you, only to cast me aside as nothing more than a friend?!?
“I will never accept that.”
“I will never let you return to him.”
“Even if I have to burn myself to ashes.”
“Even if I must shatter my purity, my dignity, my very soul.”
“I will never let you escape me!”
This was the first novel that introduced me to the matriarchal genre. I’ve read it three times already!
At first, the male lead despised the female lead. Later, he misunderstood that she liked him, so he condescendingly and reluctantly reciprocated her feelings.
Then, he suddenly discovered that she was kind to everyone in the same way, and there was already someone she cherished in her heart, and that person was not him.
The male lead couldn’t believe it, he became angry and crazy. He was determined to capture her body and heart by any means necessary.
Synopsis:
Want to see how a green tea bitch male lead falls in love with the female lead?
Want to see how he flirtatiously pursues the female lead?
Want to see how he gets slapped in the face repeatedly?
The male lead is a green tea bitch, a poisonous lotus, jealous, ruthless, unscrupulous, with a venomous heart, and he’s also a delusional maniac.
The female lead is righteous, positive energy-filled, kind, a holy mother.
Let’s see how two people with extreme personalities come together~
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I like his honesty and my god there is communication.