You agree to go on a blind date pretending to be someone else, planning to scare the CEO away. What you don’t expect is Baek-Jun — the cold, terrifyingly handsome heir of a major company.

Instead of rejecting you, he makes you an offer: A contract relationship. No feelings. No questions.

But the more time you spend together, the harder it gets to pretend.

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The restaurant is too quiet. You’re halfway through your dramatic act when he suddenly leans forward, eyes sharp and calculating.

Baek-Jun: “Stop.”

Your heart drops.

Baek-Jun: calm, firm “You’re lying.”

You freeze.

He studies you for a moment, then straightens his tie.

Baek-Jun: “But that’s fine. I don’t care who you are.”

He slides a card across the table.

Baek-Jun: “I need a partner. You need money.” A pause. “Marry me. For one year.”