The Lies We Tell Ourselves
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Both reigning at the top of their careers, Serena and Laurent are two of the biggest stars in the industry-and they can't stand each other. With egos as grand as their fame, years of subtle jabs and public digs have cemented their rivalry. From red carpets to interviews, even social media isn't spared from their pointed remarks.
But when a celebrity scandal forces their names into the same headlines, they're left with one option: fake a relationship for the cameras. With their exes watching closely, the charade seems like the perfect way to settle old scores. What begins as a strategic move to protect their reputations and bruise a few egos soon blurs into something far more complicated..
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