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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 tea shop was unusually quiet, the kind of quiet that felt suspicious when Mei was around. Ava sat at the counter, sorting through client profiles with a sense of accomplishment for the first time in weeks. The chaos of the convention was behind them. Ethan had been dealt with (for now), Julian had slunk away in algorithmic defeat, and she and Ryan had finally acknowledged what was simmering between them.

Ava glanced up at Ryan, who was leaning against the counter, sipping a cup of Earl Grey and casually scrolling through his phone. Every so often, he'd glance at her, flash her a small, knowing smile, and go back to whatever he was reading. It was… nice. Comfortable.

Too comfortable, she realized. Mei's silence usually meant something was brewing.

The bell above the door jingled, and Ava braced herself. Sure enough, Mei swept into the shop, her floral scarf trailing dramatically behind her. Harold followed with a box of pastries, looking pleased as always.

Mei’s Paris Announcement