**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..”
Mingwa's heart pounded in her chest as she took in the sight of them—these men, each intimidating in their own way, standing guard like soldiers. It didn't escape her that they all seemed to fear and revere Taewoo in equal measure.
Her palms grew sweaty as they approached a large iron door at the end of the corridor. She finally stopped walking, yanking her hand from his grasp as she turned to face him.
"Taewoo," she said, her voice shaky despite her efforts to stay calm. "Where are we?"
He didn't answer at first. Instead, he turned to face her, his expression shifting from calm to something darker—something more dangerous. His lips curved into a maniacal smile, one that sent chills down her spine.
"Where?" he repeated, his voice low and dripping with menace. He took a step closer, his eyes glinting with an unsettling gleam. "Miss Kim, welcome to my world."