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Zephany Draven is a shy, clumsy celebrity journalist who is constantly ridiculed for not getting the big scoops. She is soft-spoken and easily intimidated, so she looks weak. However, behind closed doors, she's Eclipse, an altogether tougher, loud-mouthed agent and quite ruthless and efficient.

Kendrick Montclair is a gentle, positive artist who loves his family and remains optimistic despite his struggles. His gentle nature makes him easy to take advantage of. But secretly, he's Obscura, a cold, ruthless agent who is efficient and silent.

Both work as partners in a secret organization that preserves hidden truths erased by governments, yet they remain completely unaware of each other's true identities.

Their goal is to reach the highest level of clearance to access classified information. But just when they're on the verge of success, they fail.

Then, a mysterious man appears with an offer—a contract marriage in exchange for the information they desperately seek. Trapped with no alternative, they sign the deal.

But neither expected what would happen next.


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Kendrick and Zephany sat by the glass wall, waiting for their food when a car suddenly crashed through. Kendrick pulled Zephany to safety just in time, but both got small cuts from the broken glass.

"Are you okay?" they asked, checking each other.

To their astonishment, the cuts healed before their eyes.

Their minds raced. "Beside me, the only person I know who has that ability is."

"No! She can't be that loud, short-tempered woman!"

"No! He can't be that silent, obnoxious man!"

"Did I marry my secret partner in crime?" They both shuddered at the thought.

Contract Marriage with My Secret Partner in Crime

Zephany let out another groan as she buried her face into her pillow, dreading the long day ahead. Pia's enthusiasm was too much for her still-sleepy brain to process.

The moment her phone rang again, she snatched it up, prepared to tell Pia off for not letting her sleep..

"Zeph," a familiar voice greeted, making her bolt upright.

"Reynold?" she asked, surprised. Her older brother rarely called. Their interactions were usually through short text messages, mostly checking in on each other. A call from him meant something important.

"Did I wake you up?" His voice was calm, but there was a slight concern in his tone.

"Uh… yeah, but it's fine," she mumbled, rubbing her eyes. "What's up?"

There was a pause before he spoke again. "I saw your article."

Zephany's heart skipped a beat. Reynold had never directly commented on her work before. "Oh…" She didn't know how to respond..

Kitchen Crime