Lee Jaehee is just trying to survive the daily grind of corporate life, but her world is turned upside down when her handsome childhood best friend, Shin Seonjae, gets hired onto her team. Seonjae isn't just any new hire; he is a legendary former pro gamer whose retirement hasn't stopped the obsession of his crazed fans. As rumors swirl and a relentless stalker from his past resurfaces, Seonjae's safety—and the peace of the office—is threatened.
Desperate to shield him from the harassment, Jaehee finds herself at the center of a chaotic scheme to ward off his unwanted admirers. However, their plan to manage the situation spirals into a "deliberate scandal" that forces them to confront feelings they've hidden for years. With office politics, dangerous obsessions, and confusing emotions in the mix, Jaehee and Seonjae must determine if their bond can survive the transition from best friends to lovers. A Deliberate Scandal is a perfect read for fans of office romance and the friends-to-lovers trope.
