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Chapter 138: Fake marriage or true love

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last update Last Updated: 2024-09-12 14:10:46

We've earned ourselves the front page of the celebrity gist." Ivy squealed with delight, her body bobbing enthusiastically as she perched on Zack's lap, her weight pressing gently on his muscles.

Wrapping her hand around his shoulder, she showed him the magazine, her eyes sparkling with contained excitement.

Zack skimmed through the front page, his lips curling into a slight smile as he read the headlines:

[Ivy and Zack Found Smooching in Museum: Fake Marriage or True Love]

It seemed a paparazzi had captured photos of them at the museum; their kissing stunt had been portrayed for the curious netizens. Their marriage seemed like a fake alliance, loveless and convenient in the eyes of the public.

Ivy's smile brightened as she bubbled with delight. "For the first time, I feel truly happy to be in the main headlines."

Zack took his eyes off the magazine, his hand wrapping around her waist. "That's because my name is right beside yours..." he purred, his hand framing her cheeks as he
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