# WebtoonLib — Marriage of Convenience #40

## Series
- title: Marriage of Convenience
- slug: marriage-of-convenience-245056

## Chapter
- number: 40
- release_date: 2025-03-04

### Summary
Following recent arcs that expanded on its secondary cast, the narrative has returned its focus to the main couple, Bianca and Zachary, to significant reader acclaim. The current chapter is dominated by fan reactions to a scene of Zachary herding horses, with commentary focusing on both his physical appeal—working with an open shirt in the winter—and a widely celebrated improvement in the manga's art quality, specifically the well-drawn horses that replace previously criticized 3D models. Alongside this, a new romantic subplot is clearly emerging between a knight named Gaspard and Bianca's maid, Yvonne. Readers have enthusiastically embraced this "ship," sparked by a moment where Gaspard's failed attempt to offer Yvonne his coat confirmed speculation that he volunteered for his post to be near her. While the chapter builds on romance and visual appeal, it also touches on Bianca's internal conflict, as she observes Zachary's freedom and feels "trapped," adding a layer of emotional depth. The chapter effectively balances the development of the central romance with the introduction of a highly anticipated side-couple.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Following recent arcs that expanded on its secondary cast, the narrative has returned its focus to the main couple, Bianca and Zachary, to significant reader acclaim.

### Spoiler summary
Following recent arcs that expanded on its secondary cast, the narrative has returned its focus to the main couple, Bianca and Zachary, to significant reader acclaim. The current chapter is dominated by fan reactions to a scene of Zachary herding horses, with commentary focusing on both his physical appeal—working with an open shirt in the winter—and a widely celebrated improvement in the manga's art quality, specifically the well-drawn horses that replace previously criticized 3D models. Alongside this, a new romantic subplot is clearly emerging between a knight named Gaspard and Bianca's maid, Yvonne. Readers have enthusiastically embraced this "ship," sparked by a moment where Gaspard's failed attempt to offer Yvonne his coat confirmed speculation that he volunteered for his post to be near her. While the chapter builds on romance and visual appeal, it also touches on Bianca's internal conflict, as she observes Zachary's freedom and feels "trapped," adding a layer of emotional depth. The chapter effectively balances the development of the central romance with the introduction of a highly anticipated side-couple.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Marriage of Convenience #40](/series/marriage-of-convenience-245056/chapter-40)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/marriage-of-convenience-245056

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