Contract Marriage: Fake Dating My Showbiz Wife
**Fake dating?…what could possibly go wrong** Kim Mingwa is a struggling D-list artist whose career is hanging by a thread. Desperate to keep her place in the spotlight, she accidentally finds herself entangled with the most notorious playboy in the industry—the CEO of the number one entertainment company in the country. Known for his bad reputation and inflated ego, the CEO is the last person she wants to be associated with, but when a scandal between them explodes in the media, they’re forced to fake a relationship to salvage both their careers. --- Kim Mingwa stared in horror at the headline: *Scandal Erupts Between D-List Actress and Industry’s Bad Boy CEO!* “This isn’t happening,” she whispered, her voice shaking. Beside her, the CEO only smirked, completely unfazed. “Welcome to showbiz, Miss Kim.” Mingwa glared at him. “You think this is funny? My career is on the line!” “It’s simple,” he replied, his tone cold. “Play along, or get left behind.” She clenched her fists, knowing she was trapped. “Fine,” she muttered. “But don’t think you can easily take advantage of me.” His smirk widened. “I wouldn’t dream of it..”
49
The ride home was tense. Mingwa could feel the weight of Taewoo's silence pressing down on her. He kept his eyes on the road, his grip tight on the steering wheel, the usual calm he carried now tinged with something darker.
She fidgeted in her seat, wondering if she should say something. But before she could gather the courage, Taewoo broke the silence.
"What were you doing with him?" His voice was low, but the sharpness in his tone was unmistakable.
Mingwa blinked, startled by the directness. "I wasn't doing anything. He just offered me a ride, that's all."
Taewoo scoffed, his jaw tightening. "I don't like you being around him."
Mingwa frowned, glancing at him. "Why does it matter? He's just a co-star."
Taewoo's fingers drummed against the steering wheel for a second before he answered. "It matters because I don't trust him." He shot her a glance, his eyes colder than she was used to. "You're better off keeping your distance."