Revenge Handbook for Dog Tamers

My name is Emma Brannigan.

Just as my relationship progress hits 99%, Jake Sterling convinces me to sleep with him.

The next instant, the system's sharp warning rings out. "Emma, Jake's affection level for you has fallen from 99% to 60%! He's clearly unhappy with your performance."

I spiral into self-doubt and try every possible thing to improve myself.

One day, I overhear Jake bragging to his friends.

"Emma still doesn't realize that I can control her progress however I want.

"It's exactly like training a dog. When she does well, I raise her score as a reward, and when she slips up, I lower it to push her to improve.

"The first time she slept with me, I wasn't satisfied, so I dropped her progress to 60%.

"I bet she's already thinking about how to do even better for me next time!"

Laughter echoed from inside the private lounge. I lingered outside the door, feeling as if I had stepped into an ice cellar.

Only three days ago, I had been anticipating my long-awaited victory. Jake Sterling's affection level for me had reached 99%. Just one final move, and I could succeed in capturing his heart completely.

That night, Jake held me in his arms, his voice low and husky. "You're all I want, Ms. Emma Brannigan."

He had always claimed that only physical intimacy could make love complete. I nodded and let him take the lead.

With our bond having grown this close, I had believed that I could finally win him over and return to my own world.

Unfortunately, reality came crashing down on me with a bitter sting.

By the time everything ended, Jake's affection level for me had fallen to 60%. His affection score for me had just made it over the line.

I had no idea how things spiraled out of control so fast. I blamed myself, thinking my performance had disappointed him.

It took me a while to realize that it had all been part of Jake's calculated plan to manipulate me.

The private lounge resounded with laughter once more. I could hear Jake's friends' teasing comments.

"Jake really is a master when it comes to manipulating women. With an edge like that, keeping Emma in line must be easy."

"You're right."

Jake smirked arrogantly. "These transmigrators will do absolutely anything to push their progress to 100%.

"Take this time as an example—I couldn't stand her tacky white lingerie, so I deducted a few points from her score. Next time, she'll be sure to wear black stockings and do everything to win me over."

"Wow, that's brilliant! Who even comes up with something like this? You're amazing, Jake!"

"To be honest, I'm the reason behind his cleverness." The young woman beside Jake blinked coquettishly. "I taught him everything he knows. To fully dominate a woman, you need to break her emotionally and make her doubt herself.

"When she's about to give in, you offer just a hint of affection. That's how Jake was