Be My Pretend Girlfriend

"Do you realize how fortunate you are?" he replied to her query, his deep and seductive voice drawing near. As he leaned in, her heart raced, and she instinctively stepped back, almost tip-toeing, trying to evade his warm breath. "What do you mean?" she asked, attempting to shift away from the wall, but it was futile – her head was already against its solid surface, causing a dull ache. "I mean, haven't you considered how many women would give anything to be in your shoes? Yet, here you are pushing me away," he explained, a hint of disappointment in his voice. "But I didn't say no," she protested, clarifying, "I merely requested my own space!" "That's equivalent to rejection, darling," Chris murmured, playfully blowing on her ear, causing Jihyun to tremble. His words, though confusing, slowly dawned on her, and she let out an exasperated huff, slamming her head gently against his shoulder. Caught off guard, he stared at her, perplexed, tightening his grip on her hands. "Don't patronize me!" she snapped, instantly regretting the sharpness of her gaze. --- In a situation where Chris found himself torn between reconciling with his ex-fiancée and maintaining composure around his family, he resorted to an easy solution – asking his loyal secretary to pose as his girlfriend for ten days. The plan seemed straightforward, but in practice, it proved to be a challenging endeavor. Jihyun couldn't help but feel frustrated by her boss's request, especially when they attended family gatherings together, forcing her to lie about their supposed love. The whole experience was on the brink of becoming unbearable, a catastrophe she never wished for.