another word for revenge seeking

Quinn Thorne, a club waiter, accidentally rescued Sera Dutt when she was drugged. Quinn is mistaken for an antidote by Sera, who takes half of his necklace jades as a token. Six years later, Quinn works at a Dutt Group construction site to fund his foster mother's medical bills. Mocked by coworkers for being single, he encounters Sera and her daughter, Lila, who calls him "Dad" after recognizing his matching necklace.

At the age of 6, Natalia's parents were killed by Vivian (indirectly), leaving her brother mentally disabled. Natalia cared for him, learning survival skills through fights and thievery. When able to support her brother, Natalia, seeking revenge, infiltrates Vivian's life as therapist Julia. She seduces Vivian's husband, manipulates their relationship, gathers evidence of infidelity, and confronts Vivian. Natalia then gets close to Vivian's son to uncover her crimes and avenge her parents.

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 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...

Grant Jenkins, an Eighth-Stage Warrior, descends the mountain to fulfill his marriage contract, only to be dismissed by the Nelson family, who wrongly believe him to be a useless, unskilled man. To protect their favored second daughter, Joyce, they force the gravely ill eldest daughter, Rose, to take her place at the wedding. During the ceremony,the Nelsons insult him and even attempt to tear up the marriage contract. Grant, unable to tolerate any more, unleashes his overwhelming strength, sweeping the entire venue with a force that shatters his enemies in an instant. Everyone is stunned to realize that this so-called useless man is actually a hidden martial arts master. From that day, Grant not only helps Rose defy fate but also crushes all those who belittled him, forging a legend of strength and power.

A poor girl was taken by school bullies and used as a moving target, accidentally getting shot in the chest. Terrified of facing the consequences, they buried her alive, not knowing that her twin sister was on her way. The elder girl sought revenge, doing everything she could to make those who hurt her younger sister pay.

After a disastrous fire, Emma cries for help as her daughter, Cindy, is trapped under the rubble. Her EMT husband, Tim, comes to help, but is lured away by the devious Ashley and her own daughter, Megan. Tim doesn't even know it as Cindy dies in Emma's arms. Grieving and furious, Emma swears she will get revenge on Tim and Ashley. Using her hidden wealth and with the help of her attorney friend Ryan, Emma exacts vengeance on those who hurt her daughter. But when will she find peace?

Pregnant Whitney was involved in a car accident, which turned out to be a conspiracy orchestrated by her husband, Kelvin, and his so-called "cousin" Lily. The two had colluded to kill her. Fortunately, Whitney was reborn, and this time, she set an elaborate trap, making Kelvin pay in blood and lose all his wealth! Afterward, she continued digging into the company's financial issues, exposing the mole in the finance department who had been working with Kelvin. The wealthy Leonard Gould assisted her throughout the process, and their relationship gradually grew closer. After a series of events, Whitney successfully achieved her revenge, and her enemies received the punishment they deserved.

After spending over a decade in the palace, Song Ruyi finally saw the light again when she was allowed to leave. However, due to an inadvertent glance from the Emperor and the jealousy of Noble Consort Chun, she was subjected to a horrific fate. Out of jealousy, Noble Consort Chun cut her hair, severed her fingers, gouged out her eyes, and slit her throat. Her sister, Song Zhiyi, waited eagerly at the palace gate for Ruyi's return, only to be greeted by a lifeless and broken body. Determined, Song Zhiyi entered the palace, embarking on a path of revenge. She navigated through various schemes and intrigues, only to discover, after exposing Noble Consort Chun's crimes, that the true mastermind behind her sister's death was someone else...

As a child loved by no one, Ava suffered unfathomable abuse from her father and grandmother. On the eve of being forced to marry a scoundrel, Ava managed to flee from home with her mother's help. Years later, Ava is now a powerful CEO and returns to rescue her mother, only to walk into her family's trap. But she's a victim no longer - this time, she's back to destroy them all and seize her long-awaited vengeance.

Tina Garcia's daughter, Candy Leed, clings to life after a terrible accident. She holds on, hoping her doctor father, Leo Leed, will arrive in time to save her. However, when Leo finally appears, he prioritizes his first love and her daughter, who are only pretending to be injured. He rushes them to the hospital and takes good care of them. Meanwhile, Candy, having lost too much blood, tragically passes away as she misses the critical window for treatment. Heartbroken, Tina then learns of the affair between Leo and his first love. Consumed by grief and anger, she vows to make them pay for what they have done to her daughter.

Gabe White's birthday becomes a tragic turning point when his wife, Wendy Green, and their daughter, Jane White, are involved in a car accident with Nora Yale, who also plans to celebrate Gabe's special day. Gabe arrives at the scene as a doctor but makes a shocking decision—he chooses to save Nora and her son, Randy. Tragically, Jane succumbs to her injuries, and Gabe dismisses Wendy's anguish as irrational jealousy, even contemplating divorce. As their marriage crumbles, Nora, harboring a secret agenda, manipulates the situation to drive a wedge between the couple. Her interference escalated into a full-blown disruption at Jane's funeral until the police took her away. The unexpected find of Jane's file at the hospital sends shockwaves through Gabe. His realization of Jane's death comes too late, leaving him tormented by regret and loss.

Diana's pregnant sister mysteriously commits suicide, and Diana knows there must be a hidden truth behind it. Determined to uncover the mystery, Diana returns to her hometown with her assistant, Dean. They discover that everything might be connected to her brother-in-law, Sam, and her sister's best friend, David, whose relationship is far from ordinary. With the help of her assistant Dean, her friend Wyatt, and her boyfriend Colt, Diana fights through numerous obstacles. In the end, she is shocked to realize that the evil mastermind behind it all is someone right by her side…

At 25, Ariel Laurel is a brilliant lawyer and PhD candidate—but secretly, she’s also a world MMA champion. A blind date leads to marriage with Eric Blaine, a renowned philanthropist. Yet beneath his charm lies a dark truth. His daughter and mother suffer in silence, while his family thrives on violence. Refusing to stand by, Ariel uses her intellect and strength to expose their sins, rescue the innocent, and fight for justice.

On a dark and stormy night, Mia found her mother killed in the study. Jack, her father, handed her over to the police as a suspect without giving her a chance to explain. With the help of her brother Daniel, Mia was bailed out of jail and hired a private detective, Edward, to investigate her mother's death. As the investigation progressed, Mia discovered a huge conspiracy behind her mother's death, and even her own father and Edward were involved......

The heiress, Clara Lane, has concealed her identity while in a relationship with Pete Tobin. However, just as she prepares to marry him, Pete ruthlessly dumps her. To make matters worse, he even hooks up with Rita Lane, the fake heiress of the Lane family. Heartbroken, Clara vows to make Pete and Rita pay for what they've done, with the help of her three brothers.

Falsely accused of a sex crime, Morris Graham took his own life to prove his innocence and devotion to his wife. Soon after, his wife, Lydia, was murdered—but instead of dying, she was reborn, sent back in time with the painful memories of her tragic fate. Determined to change everything, Lydia uncovered the scheme behind it all—a setup orchestrated by a female student, Krystal, and Morris's own brother, Nathan. For the sake of her beloved husband and her own future, Lydia decided to fight back on her own terms, turning their trap against them. This time, she wouldn't lose.

I always thought I had the perfect marriage until the day I saw my husband with another woman. Picking myself up, I am going to make him pay for the hurt he inflicted on me.