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Ava Lee is a fierce 28-year-old with a reputation as the go-to wedding planner for modern lovebirds. But when her grandmother, the legendary matchmaker Mei Lee, decides to retire, Ava is roped into managing her old-school matchmaking service as a favor. Skeptical about Mei’s “fate over algorithms” approach, Ava begins mixing modern tech (swipe-right dating apps) with Mei’s unconventional methods, leading to unexpected results—and disasters.

The real problem? Divorce lawyer Ryan Kim, who keeps sabotaging Ava’s matches under the guise of “saving people from heartbreak.” Forced to collaborate with Ryan to save a failing matchmaking project, Ava discovers there’s more to his cynical view of love—and to her own guarded heart.

Matchmaker Mayhem

The morning after Ava's victory, the convention hall was abuzz with chatter. Whispers of Julian's algorithm mishap and Ava's heartfelt matchmaking success had dominated the conversation overnight. But amid the praise and celebration, there was one person who refused to go down without a fight.

Ava had barely stepped into the hotel's café, her eyes still groggy from a lack of sleep, when she spotted him. Ethan was perched at a table in the corner, gesturing animatedly to a small group of reporters. His impeccably tailored suit was immaculate, but the desperation in his voice was less polished.

"…and really, the algorithm crash was an isolated incident," Ethan was saying, his voice just loud enough to carry across the room. "It doesn't reflect Julian's overall success. You have to remember, data-driven matchmaking is the future. Ava Lee's approach? It's charming, sure, but it's outdated. Emotional fluff only gets you so far."

Ethan’s Last Gasp