**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..”
The tension in the banquet room had reached its peak as Han Joon's gun gleamed under the chandeliers. He leveled it at Taewoo, his voice laced with defiance. "I'm sorry, Uncle, but I do not accept this development!"
The murmurs of disbelief swept through the room, and every eye turned to Taewoo, waiting for his reaction.
"Han Joon," Taewoo said, his voice calm but edged with danger. "You're making a grave mistake."
"Am I?" Han Joon challenged, his finger twitching on the trigger. "You think just because you've hosted one bloody banquet, you can waltz in here and claim your throne? I refuse to bow to a child!"
Bum tensed beside Taewoo, ready to act, but Taewoo raised a hand, signaling him to wait. He couldn't show any sign of weakness.
"Do you really want to do this?" Taewoo asked, his tone icy.
Han Joon sneered, his bravado faltering. "I'm not afraid of you, Moon Taewoo!"