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Beneath the billonaire's gaze

Chapter 5 First Impressions and Awkward Moments

Word Count: 604    |    Released on: 15/01/2026

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Beneath the billonaire's gaze
Beneath the billonaire's gaze
“Hana never planned to fall into the world of Kang Jae-Hyun. She was just a struggling young woman trying to support her family when a single mistake brought her face-to-face with Seoul's coldest and most powerful CEO. What began as a contract - a fake engagement meant to satisfy a ruthless family and protect a fragile empire - quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Behind Jae-Hyun's flawless image lies grief, pressure, and a heart he locked away long ago. Behind Hana's warm smile is quiet resilience and scars she never talks about. As secrets surface, enemies close in, and the line between pretend and real begins to blur, Hana must decide: Was this relationship ever just business - or was it always fate? A slow-burn romance filled with tension, secrets, and a love that wasn't supposed to happen.”
1 Chapter 1 The Coffee Spill Incident2 Chapter 2 Meeting the Ice King3 Chapter 3 A Bold Proposition4 Chapter 4 Contract Convenience5 Chapter 5 First Impressions and Awkward Moments6 Chapter 6 Under His Watchful Eyes7 Chapter 7 Family Pressure Begins8 Chapter 8 Secrets Behind the Smile9 Chapter 9 Night in the City10 Chapter 10 Pretending Gets Complicated11 Chapter 11 Moving In12 Chapter 12 Walls Fall Apart13 Chapter 13 The Unexpected Soft Side14 Chapter 14 Lines That Shouldn't Blur15 Chapter 15 The Space Between Almost16 Chapter 16 The Invitation That Changes Everything17 Chapter 17 The Room Next Door18 Chapter 18 Whispers Don't Stay Quiet19 Chapter 19 The Price of Being Chosen20 Chapter 20 No Safe Distance21 Chapter 21 Under the Same Roof22 Chapter 22 The First Crack23 Chapter 23 When the World Finds You24 Chapter 24 Choosing Yourself Is a Dangerous Thing25 Chapter 25 The Things You Weren't Meant to See