The CEO's Pretend Wife

When ruthless tycoon Alexander takes over Isabella’s family firm, he strikes a deal: she acts as his fake wife for six months to claim his inheritance, and he restores her father’s business. Cold and reserved outwardly, Alexander hides a five-year secret crush on Isabella, hoarding old photos of her in secret. Their contractual marriage blurs after a drunken night leaves Isabella pregnant. Rival Drake blackmails her to steal corporate files, threatening to expose their sham marriage. At a board meeting, Alexander publicly proposes to protect her, yet tension simmers as Isabella doubts his true motives. Drake smears their names and triggers Isabella’s dangerous preterm labor risk. Alexander crushes his rival legally, confessing his long-hidden love at her bedside. She forgives him, they welcome baby Aurora, and hold a heartfelt genuine wedding to seal their real happy ending.