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Humans Serve Cats

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Language: English
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Synopsis

Animal Protagonist

Sweet Pampering

Fantasy Romance

Devotion

Superpowers

[Damn it! She's obviously a scheming wretch. She's trying to seduce the male lead while the female lead is away. She's so eager to be the mistress, and she even called him Sir? Just go to hell already.] [Did you forget? There's no way the male lead would fall for such low-level tricks. He only cares about his precious niece. The male lead and the female lead's fathers were best friends. They're not blood-related. Those two are destined to marry each other!] [Hey, don't forget that the male lead also loves cats. Haha! He's an ailurophile.]

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

During my freshman year, the most powerful man in Gavendal's elite circle said he wanted to sponsor me.

I was just about to reach out when several lines of text suddenly flashed before my eyes.

[The cannon fodder female supporting character really thinks she's met her savior. Little does she know, the male lead only considered sponsoring a female student because he was upset with his niece. She's pretty and an orphan. Convenient choice, that's all.]

[This supporting character will soon be kicked out by the male lead. The female lead personally went to the pet shop to pick out the cat her uncle likes best!]

[A large part of why the male lead likes the female lead is because of her cat-like features. Who would've guessed that the calm and composed man is actually an ailurophile?]

"Sign the contract if you're willing."

The man's cool, slightly deep voice pulled me out of the dense barrage of floating comments.

I lowered my head. My eyes locked onto the words '440 grand per year' on the contract.

'440 grand.'

I pressed down on my hairline. My two fluffy ears were about to pop out from sheer excitement. My eyes sparkled as I nodded frantically.

"Yes! I'm willing!"

My cat ears were getting numb and itchy. They were desperate to spring free.

I forced them down. I couldn't scare away this rich benefactor.

After regaining control of my body's instincts, I picked up the pen and signed the contract without hesitation.

"Is there anything else I need to do?"

The comments said Ian Hendrick was doing this to make his niece jealous.

How exactly was I supposed to maximize my usefulness?

Ian's gaze behind his gold-rimmed glasses was distant.

His gaze swept critically across my mottled, green-stained walls before landing on my washed-out T-shirt.

Finally, his gaze settled on my face before he spoke.

"Go change into something decent. Move into the Hendrick family's villa tomorrow."

Tomorrow?

The comments said I wouldn't even last until tomorrow. The moment the male and female leads reconciled, I'd be thrown out immediately.

I could forget about the 440 grand. I wouldn't even be able to afford next month's dried fish snacks.

I nodded obediently and followed the secretary. My mind was racing.

The black Porsche's engine started and was ready to pull away.

'No! I have to do this for the sake of my dried fish snacks!'

Clenching my jaw, I shook off the secretary. Just before the car merged into traffic, I yanked open the door and dove inside.

The confined space instantly felt even more stuffed with my sudden intrusion. The air itself seemed to freeze.

I met Ian's icy gaze.

My heart pounded, but my hands clutched my shirt tightly. I blinked rapidly and forced a faint shimmer of tears into my eyes.

Lowering my voice, I spoke in what I believed was the most delicate tone imaginable.

"I heard there might be thunder tonight. I get scared when I'm alone. Sir, could I possibly go back with you tonight?"
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26 Chapters
Chapter 1
During my freshman year, the most powerful man in Gavendal's elite circle said he wanted to sponsor me.I was just about to reach out when several lines of text suddenly flashed before my eyes.[The cannon fodder female supporting character really thinks she's met her savior. Little does she know, the male lead only considered sponsoring a female student because he was upset with his niece. She's pretty and an orphan. Convenient choice, that's all.][This supporting character will soon be kicked out by the male lead. The female lead personally went to the pet shop to pick out the cat her uncle likes best!][A large part of why the male lead likes the female lead is because of her cat-like features. Who would've guessed that the calm and composed man is actually an ailurophile?]"Sign the contract if you're willing."The man's cool, slightly deep voice pulled me out of the dense barrage of floating comments.I lowered my head. My eyes locked onto the words '440 grand per year' on
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Chapter 2
The moment I said that, the floating comments before my eyes went wild.[Damn it! She's obviously a scheming wretch. She's trying to seduce the male lead while the female lead is away. She's so eager to be the mistress, and she even called him Sir? Just go to hell already.][Did you forget? There's no way the male lead would fall for such low-level tricks. He only cares about his precious niece. The male lead and the female lead's fathers were best friends. They're not blood-related. Those two are destined to marry each other!][Hey, don't forget that the male lead also loves cats. Haha! He's an ailurophile.]I ignored the comments and simply widened my eyes.Since my transformation wasn't complete, my pupils were a clear amber. Now, slightly dilated with fear, the corners tinged red, and they made me look pitiful and innocent.The car was terrifyingly silent.Ian lowered his gaze and looked at me without a word. His expression was still cold.Just when I thought I was about to
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Chapter 3
My eyes lit up, and the question slipped out before I could stop it. "Does that mean you're still willing to sponsor me?"His gaze landed on the cat I was holding protectively. Under the moonlight, even his sharp, cold features seemed to soften slightly."The contract's been signed. Of course it stands."[The female lead ran back home and refused to see the male lead. He's upset, so he came back to find the supporting female character.][Hilarious. The supporting female character actually thinks the male lead cares about her. Disgusting.][It was never stated outright, but the male lead only sponsored her to make the female lead jealous. She's too dumb to realize it. The moment she's no longer useful, he'll dump her again.]Holding the cat, I followed Ian closely behind. I ignored the mocking comments.I didn't care. As long as I could eat, stay in school, and get the cat treated, that was more than enough for me.After realizing Ian sponsored me only to make Katie Stafford jea
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Chapter 4
Perhaps pets really did grow closer to the ones who bought them.I was working on my exercises when, at Katie's prompting, Snowy suddenly pounced on me and slashed hard.Several bloody scratches instantly appeared across my pale, slender arm.Ian, who had just returned home, froze at the sight.Katie's eyes welled with tears at once. She ran over and wrapped her arms around his lean waist. "Ian, they say cats are the most perceptive. Look at her! She took care of Snowy for so long, and Snowy still scratched her. She must be bad luck. Can't you just make her leave?"After all those days of sulking, this was the first time Katie had acted spoiled toward him.Ian pulled her into his arms, soothed her with a gentle voice, and ruffled her hair. When he looked up again, his gaze landed on me.Clutching my injured arm, I stood awkwardly in the middle of the living room. My eyes stung. Tears shimmered at the edges.Before he could say anything, I lowered my head and silently began pack
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Chapter 5
I panicked and struggled with everything I had.My identity as a cat was exposed. I was going to be captured and dissected!"Meow! Meow, meow, meow!"In my desperation, all I could manage were the frantic sounds of a startled kitten.The moment the noise left my mouth, I froze. Clamping a hand over my mouth, I looked up in horror and cautiously watched Ian's reaction.In the dim light, his gaze drifted calmly over my fluffy ears. There wasn't any visible emotion on his face.Even so, he wouldn't stop stroking my waist gently. When he finally spoke, his voice was rougher than usual. "Why are you hiding? Relax. I won't tell anyone. Come out. Let me treat the wound."Only then did I obediently crawl out from beneath the blanket.I watched as Ian opened the medical kit, dipped a cotton swab into the antiseptic, and carefully cleaned my wound.The wound had already scabbed over. The touch of the cotton swab sent a sharp, stinging pain through my arm.I bit my lip and forced myse
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Chapter 6
Agonizing pain shot through my tailbone and ripped through every nerve in my body.My vision went black, and my legs gave out almost instantly. The scream from my throat came out broken. It sounded like the shrill cry of a wounded cat.I turned around stiffly.Ian stood behind me with a pair of gleaming silver scissors in one hand and my severed tail in the other.My fluffy pink-and-white tail even twitched once from the nerve pain.It's over.This time, it's truly over.Every drop of blood in my body turned ice-cold. All I could think of were those two words. 'It's over.'Ian's expression was something I had never seen before.For the first time, the perpetual cold expression on his face cracked. There was shock, disbelief, and a hint of panic.He looked down at the tail in his hand before looking at me. His lips parted slightly, but no words came out.[Holy crap! This escalated fast! The male lead is so dominant. He cut off the prop directly. Let's see how this wretch se
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Chapter 7
[Am I the only one who thinks the way Mr. Hendrick is holding her looks kind of swoon-worthy? That possessiveness, though.]I struggled without restraint. My nails scraped several marks across his expensive shirt.Ian let out a muffled grunt, but he didn't release me. Instead, he exerted more strength.He lowered his head. I could feel his scorching breath brushing against my ear. My useless pink-and-white ears trembled violently."Stop moving." His voice was deep and firm, leaving no room for argument. "Listen to me."Something in his tone stilled me. I didn't dare to move in his arms.He seemed to exhale softly, yet the grip around my waist did not loosen. He was still holding onto my tail with his free hand."I once had a cat." He fell silent for a long time after that. In fact, it was so long I thought he wouldn't continue.Then, he spoke again. His voice was very soft, and he sounded almost nonchalant about it."It was called Powder. It had pink and white fur, too. Just
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Chapter 8
Ian wanted to step closer, but he was afraid of frightening me again. His hand hovered awkwardly in midair."Stop crying." His voice sounded almost rigid. "I'll pay for all your medical expenses and emotional damages. Name your price."[What a typical straight man. When a girl cries, you should just comfort her. Why talk about money?][He definitely still thinks the supporting female character is faking it and trying to extort him.][Exactly. Those crocodile tears are worthless.]I cried even harder.What use was money? Could money grow my tail back? I was the only purebred pink-and-white cat our clan had produced in centuries! My tail was the symbol of glory and my identity!"I don't want money!" I sobbed, my breath hitching. "I want my tail!"Ian looked utterly defeated. He pursed his lips, and his gaze flicked between me and the tail resting on the desk.Finally, as if arriving at some grave conclusion, he walked over to the desk and picked up the tail. He then pulled ope
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Chapter 9
I swallowed hard and met Ian's calm eyes.He seemed infinitely patient, just watching me without urging or pressuring. He was like a hunter quietly waiting for his prey to step into the trap on its own.I cleared my throat and tested the waters by squeezing out a sound as faint as a buzzing mosquito. "M-Master?"My voice came out soft and trembling. It sounded like a whimper. I even got goosebumps hearing it.Ian's Adam's apple shifted almost imperceptibly. Behind his lenses, his gaze darkened slightly, like a stone dropped into an ancient well with ripples spreading outward."Okay." His voice was rougher now. "Good."Then, to my utter disbelief, he leaned down and gently patted my head. It was the way one might soothe a startled pet.My entire body froze.This man definitely had some kind of serious psychological disorder.While I was still in shock, Ian had already moved to the desk.He picked up my severed tail, reached to the top shelf of the bookcase, and took down a bla
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Chapter 10
Ian seemed to notice my embarrassment, but didn't press the issue.He told me to turn around and lifted the hem of my nightgown.I felt the cool morning air against my skin, and I couldn't help but shiver a little.He gently spread the ointment over my wound. His movements were far more practiced than yesterday. It felt much gentler, too.A tingling itch spread from the wound, sending a wave of weakness through my body. My legs nearly gave out beneath me."Don't move," he said softly before reaching out to support me by the waist.His hand was very warm. Through the thin fabric of my sleepwear, it felt as though it might scorch my skin.After applying the ointment, he didn't let go of me immediately. His warm fingertips lingered, absently tracing along the curve of my waist.I stood there stiffly and felt as if my ears were about to catch fire.Just then, his phone rang.It disrupted the strange, charged atmosphere in the room.He glanced at the caller ID and answered. His v
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