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Materialists

Celine Song

In bustling New York City, Lucy Mason is a successful matchmaker who helps the wealthy find love while quietly guarding her own heart. Her perfectly structured life begins to unravel after a client's match turns violent, forcing her to confront the emotional cost of her work. As she finds herself torn between two very different men — wealthy, polished Harry and kind, genuine John — Lucy begins to question what truly matters: image or intimacy, safety or sincerity. Through painful lessons, quiet moments, and brave choices, Lucy discovers that real happiness isn't found in perfection or wealth, but in truth, connection, and the courage to follow her heart.

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blinked / blɪŋkt /verb

to shut and open the eyes quickly

She blinked in the bright sunlight.

winknictitate

quiet / ˈkwaɪət /adjective

making little or no noise

The children were quiet.

silentstill

mattered / ˈmætər /verb

to be of importance; have significance

Helping Sophie had reminded her of what truly mattered.

be importantbe relevantcount

Violet / ˈvaɪələt /noun

A female given name

Lucy looked up at Violet.

name

sincere / sɪnˈsɪər /adjective

genuine; real

She had heard that line before — but with Harry, it sounded almost sincere.

authenticearnesthonestreal

felt / fɛlt /verb

To experience an emotion or sensation

Normally, she felt comfortable there.

senseexperience

politely / pəˈlaɪtli /adverb

In a polite manner

She smiled politely at him.

respectfullycourteously

leaned / lin /verb

To move the body, or part of the body, in a particular direction

She leaned forward to hear better.

bendinclineslope

poured / pɔːrd /verb

flowed in a continuous stream

Sunlight poured through the window.

streamedflowed

matched / mætʃt /verb

to be equal or similar to something or someone

Matched by logic.

expensive / ɪkˈspɛnsɪv /adjective

costing a lot of money

She was reading a new client profile — a lawyer from Boston with expensive tastes and a long list of requirements.

costlyhigh-pricedlavish

polished / ˈpɑːlɪʃt /adjective

refined and perfected

felt polished

refinedelegantflawless

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