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Shiela Carter suffered betrayal in her marriage, and she divorced her ex-husband by selling him two million and one dollars to start a new life. She opened a restaurant using her excellent culinary skills and won the heart of Zachary Goodwin, CEO of Goodwin Group. As they faced harassment from her ex-husband's family and Sharon Jennings, their relationship deepens. Zachary's mother supported them, and when Shiela's identity as an heiress of the Carter family was revealed, they ultimately overcame obstacles and lived happily ever after.

On a stormy night, Yvette Searle, a powerful businesswoman, paid $3 million to buy five years of Jesse Sharp's life. Jesse was a violent underground fighter.Yvette didn't want a loyal servant—she wanted a weapon to help her destroy her enemies. She trained Jesse to survive in boardrooms, fight, and shoot. Over time, Jesse fell in love with her.He was willing to be both her weapon and her shield, helping her fight the Zeal family and build her power.As they took revenge, their relationship grew complicated. Desire mixed with power. Jesse wanted to be the only person in Yvette's life, but Yvette saw love as a weakness.When Yvette had to keep a marriage promise and their enemies set a deadly trap, they faced one last challenge: could they defeat their enemies without losing each other?

I trust you because I've known you for ten years longer than they have.

Ye Liuying, once a gifted noblewoman, was saved from being sold to a brothel by Meng Wanting. The two formed a bond that lasted through years of hardship. When Meng Wanting's husband, Gu Changqing, was summoned to the palace, Ye Liuying accompanied her, only to witness Concubine Yong have Meng Wanting, Gu Changqing, and their child killed before her eyes. A year later, Ye Liuying returns to the palace, driven by revenge. But as she uncovers the truth, she realizes the true killer is someone she never expected…

Luciana Bridge caught her husband Alex cheating on her just as she was about to tell him the good news that she was pregnant with his baby after artificial insemination. Then she learnt of the sperm mix-up that has left her carrying the child of powerful billionaire David Carlson. Lulu moves into David's mansion to become his secret surrogate and openly fiancée, only to discover that he wants more than just her surrogacy services.

When Vicky Evans was ten, she took Ryan Seymour in and took him as a little brother. Unexpectedly, Ryan fell in love with her. Vicky didn't know what to do and went abroad to avoid him. Five years later, Vicky caught her fiancé cheating on the night she came back. However, Evans Group faced a financial crisis. Meanwhile, she started to find out some secrets about Ryan.

Jessica Shaw's daughter loses her life under the rubble during a fire, while her husband, Zachary Yandell, saves another mother and daughter. Throughout their marriage, Jessica has been the one caring for their family, while Zachary continually makes excuses and sides with that pair of mother and daughter. This tragic loss has pushed Jessica to her limit. Determined to seek justice, she vows to make those who have wronged her and her daughter pay for their actions.

Haley Watson is a financially struggling college student who was supposed to be artificially inseminated with a sperm sample from her ex-boyfriend and professor, Ben Ferguson, but was mistakenly implanted with the sample of her longtime rival, Justin Crosby. According to the plan, Ben was supposed to give Haley a check after the procedure to help her save her brother, but he backed out at the last minute, claiming he would only fulfill his promise if Haley actually got pregnant. Under constant bullying from her classmate Regina and mounting pressure from Ben, Haley was pushed to her limits. At this point, Justin stepped in and actively helped her with kindness and generosity. Haley's perception of him gradually changed, and she began to develop feelings for him, but she never dared to tell him that the child was his. Can they overcome these challenges together and ultimately find their way to each other?

After being driven out by her stepmother, Nora Seth encountered Hans Frank, the most powerful man in the capital, and they quickly got married. Due to her ordinary background, Nora faced exclusion in the high society, but she was smart and resilient, never giving up. Through her efforts, she became a top designer, embarrassing the elite ladies. What made her happier was that Hans doted on her endlessly.

The U.S. nuclear medical professor Charlie Clare quits his career for family, but is abandoned as his wife and daughter favor his love rival Isaac. After suffering his family’s ignorance, he decides to leave for the Unicorn Project, which he designed for healing his daughter’s neuro-skel birthmark as his life work. But unaware that Charlie’s burning his life for them, his wife and daughter deepen the rift with Charlie upon reunion and eventually destroy everything Charlie left for them with their own hands before realizing their errors, only to find it too late.

Jessica Shaw's daughter loses her life under the rubble during a fire, while her husband, Zachary Yandell, saves another mother and daughter. Throughout their marriage, Jessica has been the one caring for their family, while Zachary continually makes excuses and sides with that pair of mother and daughter. This tragic loss has pushed Jessica to her limit. Determined to seek justice, she vows to make those who have wronged her and her daughter pay for their actions.

The kingdom of Narethia sees two baby girls born at the same moment. A high monk prophesies that one of them carries the phoenix destiny—the future mother of all under heaven. Which girl holds the phoenix fate will only be revealed after eighteen years during the marriage alliance. The King of Narethia believes the destined one must be Joselyn Osborne, so he spends vast amounts of gold and silver nurturing her while completely ignoring Lainey Osborne. Eighteen years later, with Narethia’s national strength failing, a marriage alliance becomes necessary. The King and Ashtyn Harper scheme to have Joselyn marry into the Myrraveth royal family while sending Lainey off to the barbaric wasteland. With her mother imprisoned in the palace, Lainey tearfully departs for marriage. After traveling thousands of miles to reach the Outlands, she is utterly shocked to discover that the so-called barbarian host is actually the King of Zuyenne,and the supposedly impoverished land is overflowing with gold, silver, and precious jewels...

The heir of a top family in Callina, Jonathan Gilbert, chose to marry Hannah Samuel and became a househusband seven years ago. However, his son made a wish for a new dad on his birthday. Feeling heartbroken, Jonathan decided to get a divorce and asked for custody of his daughter only. What Hannah didn't know was that Jonathan had several hidden identities. Meanwhile, another woman had been waiting for him for years.

Liam was a gynecologist who, while helping out at another hospital, unexpectedly discovered that the woman undergoing surgery was his wife, May. It turned out that May, who had once promised to spend her life with him, had cheated on him. Heartbroken, Liam confronted May and asked for a divorce. May agreed and chose to be with her lover, but her lover was only after her money. In the end, May faced the consequences of her actions, losing everything and inadvertently causing her father's death, filled with regret. Meanwhile, Liam emerged from the darkness and found his own happiness.

Village doctor Shannon Lewis worked hard to pay for her fiancé Nathan Hardin's college education, only to discover that he had already married another woman in the city.Heartbroken,Shannon cut ties with Nathan. During this time,she accidentally saved the life of a pursued mafia boss,Kyson Pearson, who fell in love with her at first sight and proposed to her. Though ruthless and decisive in his dealings outside, Kyson became an obedient and doting partner at home. Through a series of near-exposures and sweet, amusing interactions, Shannon fell in love with Kyson and eventually learned about his true identity. Meanwhile, Nathan's wife, Paige, fearing that Shannon would continue to pursue her husband, schemed against her at every turn. In the end, Nathan and Paige paid the price for their selfishness and mistakes.

Kiara, a weak Omega with night blindness and no wolf is dumped by her pack, and so decides to promote herself to a stronger wolf with Alpha King Alejandro’s training, and meanwhile, they step into an adventurous relationship journey.

Eight years after a one-night stand, Sophie Archer raises son Jack alone until he's diagnosed with leukemia requiring a rare blood-type donor. Doctors suggest a million-dollar imported medicine to buy time. While struggling financially, Sophie becomes Caleb Johnson's secretary, unaware he's Jack's father. Meanwhile, Caleb and his grandmother Kate meet Jack by chance and confirm paternity through DNA testing. As Sophie and Caleb develop feelings and she becomes pregnant again after another encounter, Sophie saves enough for Jack's treatment, only for rival Chloe Bradford to destroy the medicine. Kate intervenes, recognizes Sophie and Jack as family, and tells Caleb to marry Jack's mother, not realizing he's already falling for Sophie. When Caleb discovers Sophie is Jack's mother, they commit to each other. At their wedding, Sophie reveals she has no blood relation to the Archers, and learns she's actually the biological daughter of the Bradfords couple, whom she refuses to forgive. The story ends with Sophie giving birth to twins and living happily with Caleb, Jack, Kate and their growing family.

To repay him for saving her life, the heiress conceals her identity and marries Liam Tate as Sara Yates. However, after three years of marriage, he unexpectedly kicks her out of the house. Disheartened, she resolves to start anew by returning to her wealthy family. Meanwhile, as time passes by, Liam begins to regret his actions...