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..”
What a messy dinner(3)
"I've lived a long life. Seen more than most. And I know a man's character when I see it."
Taewoo said nothing, accepting the glass with a polite nod. He took a small sip, waiting for the older man to continue.
Seojin's gaze finally shifted, settling on Taewoo with the weight of years behind it. "I've heard about you, of course. You don't build a name like yours without making enemies. And in this family, we're cautious about who we let in. Especially when it comes to Mingwa."
There was no malice in Seojin's tone, but the warning was clear. Taewoo met the old man's eyes, his own expression unreadable. "I'm aware of my reputation, sir," Taewoo said evenly. "But I'm here because of Mingwa. Not for anything else."
Seojin raised an eyebrow, his lips curving into a faint, knowing smile. "Is that so? You see, Taewoo, I don't care much for gossip or hearsay. But I do care about my granddaughter. And she's been through enough."