What starts as a simple favor spirals into a full-blown identity crisis in 'A Business Proposal'. Ha-ri’s ordinary life gets upended when her CEO—the same man she insulted during her fake-date disaster—proposes a contract relationship. The workplace setting adds stakes; every near-miss with colleagues had me gripping my tablet. Tae-moo’s gradual realization that he enjoys Ha-ri’s unfiltered honesty more than yes-men is wonderfully paced. The art shines in subtle moments, like Ha-ri’s eye twitches when she lies or Tae-moo’s tiny smirks when he outsmarts her. It’s a story about masks (both literal and metaphorical) slipping, and how love thrives when you stop performing. The side couple’s enemies-to-lovers arc is just icing on the cake.
If you're into fake-dating tropes with a side of corporate chaos, 'A Business Proposal' is pure serotonin. Shin Ha-ri, our relatable heroine, thinks she’s doing her rich bestie a solid by impersonating her on a blind date—only to discover she’s just roasted her own CEO’s taste in wine. Kang Tae-moo, the icy-hot boss, retaliates by blackmailing her into a fake relationship to dodge his grandfather’s marriage schemes. The beauty lies in the details: Ha-ri’s terror at nearly being exposed during office meetings, Tae-moo’s secretly soft heart under that stern facade, and their banter that crackles with unresolved tension. The manhwa’s pacing is brisk, wasting no time on filler, and the art nails comedic timing—like Tae-moo’s deadpan expressions contrasting Ha-ri’s internal screaming. It’s the kind of story where you grin at how ridiculous the setup is but still root for them to kiss already.
The manhwa 'A Business Proposal' is this delightful rom-com that hooked me from the first chapter. It follows Shin Ha-ri, an ordinary office worker who agrees to a fake date with her friend's blind date to help her escape an arranged marriage setup. The twist? The guy turns out to be Kang Tae-moo, her company's CEO—and he's not just any CEO, but the notoriously cold, perfectionist boss who now won't let her go after their 'successful' first date. The plot thickens when Tae-moo, intrigued by Ha-ri's refusal to be impressed by his status, proposes a fake relationship to satisfy his grandfather's matchmaking demands. What follows is a hilarious mix of workplace shenanigans, growing attraction, and the classic 'oh no, my fake feelings are real' panic.
What I love is how the story balances humor with heart. Ha-ri's relatable struggles (like hiding her double life from coworkers) and Tae-moo's gradual thawing make their dynamic spark. The supporting cast adds flavor too—especially Ha-ri's chaotic best friend and Tae-moo's sly secretary. It's a breezy read, but the art style’s expressive faces and the way it pokes fun at corporate culture elevate it beyond typical tropes. I binged it in one weekend and still revisit favorite scenes when I need a mood boost.
Imagine trying to do your friend a favor and accidentally speedrunning romantic comedy tropes—that’s Ha-ri’s life in 'A Business Proposal'. From pretending to be a gold-digger to panicking when her boss assigns her to his project, the misunderstandings pile up gloriously. Tae-moo’s stoic demeanor crumbling around her feels earned, especially when he starts memorizing her coffee order. The manhwa’s strength is its self-awareness; it leans into clichés but makes them fresh with sharp dialogue and endearing characters. My only complaint? It ended too soon.
'A Business Proposal' is essentially a rollercoaster of secondhand embarrassment and swoony moments. Ha-ri’s initial plan backfires spectacularly when her pretend 'bad date' act makes Tae-moo more interested, not less. Watching her scramble to maintain her alter ego while dealing with office gossip is painfully funny. Meanwhile, Tae-moo’s transformation from 'emotionally stunted workaholic' to 'man who buys entire cake shops to cheer her up' is chef’s kiss. The manhwa doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it executes the formula with such charm and well-timed humor that you won’t care. Bonus points for the grandfather character, who’s basically a walking shipping manifest.
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“We’re friends,” I said, voice barely steady.
Aaron’s lips curled, slow and cruel. “No, we’re not.”
“Friendship’s too pure for this.”
His hand slid to my waist, hot and claiming as he yanked me flush against him.
“Do friends kiss like this?”
He kissed me. Hard. Possessive.
“Or grab each other like this?”
A squeeze to my ass. A gasp.
“Or think filthy little thoughts?”
His breath burned against my ear. “Touch themselves to it?”
My cheeks flamed. My body betrayed me.
“Stop lying, Venus.”
His voice was a growl.
“I feel it. Every time I’m near you.”
I whispered, “But you don’t even like me.”
His smile was pure sin.
“I don’t have to like you to fuck you.”
Then the offer:
“Let’s get it out of our system. No lies. No strings. Just truth.”
He grabbed my chin, eyes lit with hunger.
“Say the word, princess.”
A whisper against my lips—
“I’ll ruin you.”
And God help me…
I wanted him to.
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Aaron Sinclair needs a bride to claim his inheritance. Venus Astor needs a miracle to save her dying mother. What begins as a cold contract marriage spirals into a dangerous game of buried trauma, stolen identities, and forbidden attachment. He’s ruthless, closed off, and refuses to love. She’s resilient, lost, and refuses to stay unloved.
But when secrets unravel revealing a stolen childhood, a tragic past, and a vengeful stepmother, their fake marriage is the only thing standing between them and destruction.
In a world ruled by power and silence, will love dare to speak first or break them both instead?
For three years, I was the unrecognized genius bleeding for Marcus’s empire. On the night he was crowned the city's youngest billionaire tycoon, I stood in the shadows, waiting for the proposal he promised. Instead, I watched him pull my treacherous step-sister onto the stage, sliding a six-carat diamond onto her finger while presenting my life’s work as their joint masterpiece.
When I confronted him, his sneer was dripping with disgust: 'You belong hidden in a sterile lab, Elara. She belongs in the spotlight. Know your place.'
Stripped of my legacy, my reputation, and my dignity, I was discarded in the freezing rain. That was where the bulletproof Maybach found me.
Alexander Thorne. The ruthless tyrant of the business world. An apex predator who viewed human emotion as a disease—and the only man with the power to crush Marcus overnight.
He rolled down the window, his gaze lethal.
'I need a brilliant doctor to keep my sister breathing, and a wife who knows how to submit in public. You need a weapon. Get in.'
The contract was absolute: Two years of marriage, total obedience before the cameras, and absolute silence regarding his family. In exchange, he would grant me the unimaginable wealth and power to destroy the parasites who ruined me.
Marcus thought he had buried a pathetic, obedient lab rat. Alexander thought he had bought a desperate, easily controlled doctor. As I signed the marriage certificate and became the untouchable Mrs. Thorne, they both failed to realize one fatal truth.
I didn't just want my research back. I was going to burn their empire to the ground.
No one thought that just one night could change anyone’s life. But for Alyssa, all it took was an encounter and a fight with a stranger. She found herself marrying the richest man, the Ceo of the biggest company, Andrew Michael Ford.
The contract was about her marrying Andrew and he will give her 2 billion.
Now after a month of marriage, he wanted a baby too.
Many secrets were revealed and one after another many problems were faced by them.
............
A loud scraping of chair stopped him as the next second someone sat beside me. I looked to see Andrew in a suit with his hair gelled back.
Now, from where did he come? Dropped from the sky or what. How come he always ends up meeting me everywhere.
"Hi, babe." My eyes widened as Liam looked at me questioningly.
"Who is he?" Andrew asked and I don't know what to say, I was too shocked.
"Umm...Andrew this is my best friend, Liam, and Liam he is...uh, a friend." I said awkwardly.
Twenty-two years old, Aurora Torres suddenly disappeared when she learned that her father made an agreement that was against her will. She had a simple life away from her parents, but after two years of being separated from them, she was forced to return because her father needed her help.
Upon her return, she openly accepted the wedding arrangement of a stranger named, Damien Harrison.
Even before their marriage, they both agreed to make a rule— their marriage was only up to a piece of the paper.
Will Aurora and Damien's business marriage last for a lifetime? Or will they end up never falling in love with each other?
Just when Clara thought she had no hopes or means of survival anymore, Alex showed up in her life and proposed a business deal_ A marriage contract!
Clara met Alex who happened to be her interviewer in the work vacancy she applied for. He was also the famous CEO of the company.
Clara thought she would lose the job since they had a one-night stand the previous night but Alex was rather elated because he’d been searching for her.
“I will protect you and spoil you, all you have to do is marry me for two years.” Alex proposed to her.
Because of her dying mum and other conditions, she accepted him but after the marriage, a lot changed.
Her mother died, her husband became cold, her husband’s first love showed up, she caught her husband in bed with her sister, her husband denied her pregnancy, and he even sent her out of the house.
Clara left and vowed not to return even when her heart wanted him.
Would she be able to keep to her words?
Did Alex do anything offensive to her according to the papers she signed? Or maybe she didn’t just read through it before signing.
Why does Alex long for her now that she’s gone?
After her father's death, she took up a new job as a personal assistant for a billionaire. The billionaire who swore to never fall in love with any lady decided to contact marry his assistant so as to put of his parents pressure of him getting married
Can he find true love in his contract love?
Read and find out
The main characters in 'A Business Proposal' are such a vibrant bunch! Shin Ha-ri is the relatable protagonist who pretends to be her friend for a blind date, only to find out she’s duping her own CEO, Kang Tae-moo. Tae-moo’s cold exterior hides a soft spot for Ha-ri’s antics, and their chemistry is pure gold. Then there’s Jin Young-seo, Ha-ri’s best friend and the chaebol heiress whose scheme sets everything in motion. Her dynamic with Cha Sung-hoon, Tae-moo’s secretary, adds a delicious layer of tension—watching their professional facade crack is one of the manhwa’s highlights.
What I love is how each character grows beyond their tropes. Ha-ri isn’t just the plucky everygirl; she’s witty and flawed. Tae-moo’s icy demeanor melts in the silliest ways, like his obsession with her cooking. Even secondary characters like the grandparents steal scenes with their meddling. It’s a cast that feels like friends by the end, and their quirks make the office romance shenanigans unforgettable.
I absolutely adore 'A Business Proposal'—it’s one of those rom-com manhwas that just hits all the right notes! If you’re looking to read it online, Webtoon is your best bet. They’ve got the official English translation, and the artwork pops so beautifully on their platform. I binge-read it there last month, and the way they handle the pacing makes it impossible to stop scrolling. Plus, supporting the official release helps the creators!
If you’re open to other options, Tappytoon and Tapas also have licensed versions, though some chapters might be behind a paywall. I’ve stumbled across fan translations floating around on sketchy sites, but honestly, the quality is hit-or-miss, and it feels wrong to bypass the official channels. The humor in 'A Business Proposal' is so sharp—you don’t want it lost in dodgy translations.
Man, 'A Business Proposal' is such a fun ride! I binged the whole thing last weekend, and it’s got 105 chapters in total. The pacing is great—never feels dragged out, and the romantic tension between Haru and Taeha is chef’s kiss. What I love is how the side characters get decent arcs too, like the office shenanigans with Secretary Kim. The art style’s bubbly but sharp, perfect for the rom-com vibe. Definitely a recommend if you’re into workplace romances with a dash of fake dating tropes!
Funny how the webtoon format lets stories like this breathe. Some chapters are shorter, but they pack a punch—like the infamous 'kiss scene' in Chapter 78 that broke the internet. The epilogue chapters wrap things up sweetly, though I low-key wished for more CEO Taeha being awkwardly in love.