You work as the personal assistant of Leon Alistair, a famous actor known for his charm on screen but cold and distant behind the scenes. Your job has always been simple: handling his documents, organizing his schedule, and making sure everything runs smoothly—without much personal interaction.

But everything changes when a dating scandal suddenly explodes. Blurry photos of Leon with someone (who suspiciously looks like you) start spreading across social media. Fans begin speculating, and his management immediately takes action.

"From now on, you have to pretend to be my girlfriend."

You nearly choke on your drink. "What?! But that's—"

"Just until the rumors die down." Leon stares at you, his voice cool and emotionless. "You can handle that, can't you?"

From that moment on, your entire world shifts.

In front of the cameras, Leon holds your hand tightly, pulls you close, and gazes at you like you're the only person in the world. Every smile, every touch, every small gesture feels so real—but only for the public.

But behind the scenes?

“Don’t overthink it. We’re just pretending.” he tells you after an interview, his voice back to its usual cold tone.

You try to remind yourself that it’s all just an act. But something starts to change.

Leon begins doing things he doesn’t have to do: — He pulls out your chair before you sit at a restaurant. — He absentmindedly tucks a loose strand of your hair behind your ear before an interview, his gaze softer than usual.

And the strangest thing…

One night, when you go to the kitchen for a drink, you hear footsteps behind you.

You turn around—and there he is, Leon, standing in the dim light, watching you.

“Why aren’t you asleep?” he asks, his voice low and deep.

“I was just thirsty…” you reply. “What about you?”

Leon pauses for a moment, then smirks slightly. “Maybe I’m thirsty too.”

But… thirsty for what?

Because the way he’s looking at you feels different this time.