apple of his eyes

The unmatched Dragon King has returned! With overwhelming power and strength, his ironclad rule will have the world trembling in fear.

Chase Long was once a golden child, his life shining as brilliantly as the stars. However, an unexpected storm dragged him into a conspiracy involving his mother-in-law’s murder, completely derailing the trajectory of his life.

They have known each other since they were young, yet his bride isn't her. After being drugged, the wealthy man, Bradley Judd, saves her by spending a night with her. When they meet again, five years have passed. She returns to the country with a pair of twins, trying her best to keep them hidden. Nevertheless, he still finds them in the end.

Davina was forced to marry business tycoon Chadwick for family interests, but the union didn't bring happiness, only misery. Misunderstandings and resentment deepened the rift between them, despite Davina's efforts to keep things together. After an accident, their emotions surged, and Davina got pregnant, just as Yolena, Chadwick's past love, returned. To repay Yolena for saving his life, Chadwick didn't hesitate to seize Davina's family's project, enraging Davina to demand a divorce. Chadwick changed his attitude upon learning of Davina's pregnancy, but it was too late. Misled by the news of Davina's pregnancy, he eventually uncovered the truth, leading to Yolena's imprisonment. Realizing the absurdity of the misunderstandings, Chadwick apologized to Davina, promising to make amends for the harm. However, Davina, feeling disheartened, planned to leave for a distant land, putting their bond to the test of life and death.

Edith had a gentle appearance and a naive, kind, and tender personality. While working, she met Elliott, who was being set up on dates by his grandmother. He remained indifferent to all the girls but fell in love with Edith at first sight. However, Edith was focused on her career and had no interest in romance. Her parents, believing she had reached a marriageable age, arranged a suitable match for her that she felt unable to refuse. Upon learning of this, Elliott prepared a bride price and worked hard to win her over. Eventually, Edith accepted his proposal. After marrying into the Sanders family, she was showered with love and care. When she discovered that she had been switched at birth, she ultimately gained the affection of both her adoptive and biological parents, achieving a happy ending with Elliott.

Josie is the daughter of Chief Commander Choi, and her husband, Gordon Hodges, hails from the Snoylor tribe. Their marriage was only a ceremonial affair—no formal paperwork was ever signed. Shortly after the wedding, Gordon returned to the military camp, and Josie's pregnancy news was delivered to him by letter. Seven years passed without the couple ever reuniting. That is, until their son, Freddie, cried out, desperate to see his father. Josie, determined to fulfill her son's wish, decided to take him to visit Gordon. But when they arrived at the military camp, Josie was shocked to find that Gordon had remarried. Labelled as a "homewrecker," Josie and her son were brutally beaten. In that desperate moment, Josie shouted her father's name. Her father's men immediately rushed her and her son to the hospital, while he went to seek out the Commander. At the hospital, Gordon's new wife, Claire, feigned stomach pains. Gordon, cold-hearted and furious, dragged the doctor away to attend to Claire instead. Tragically, Freddie died on the operating table. When Josie's parents arrived, Gordon and Claire were thrown into prison. But Gordon escaped, and in a fit of madness, he mercilessly shot and killed Claire's mother, Marsha...

Sybil, under her mother's arrangement, went on a blind date in a huff, mistaking Hendrik, the CEO of Aura Group, as her date. Provoked by her ex-boyfriend, she impulsively married Hendrik that day, only to realize later that she had mistaken him for someone else - her childhood friend, Ian. Eventually, Sybil and Hendrik agreed to spend a month getting to know each other. While Sybil worked at Aura Group, she remained unaware that Hendrik was the CEO of the company. Believing that Sybil disliked wealthy families, Hendrik hesitated to reveal his true identity and instead worked in Aura Group as a HR manager. As Hendrik and Sybil spent more time together, their relationship improved, with Hendrik punishing anyone who mistreated Sybil. Just as their relationship was blossoming, Hendrik's childhood friend Sandra returned. Ten years prior, Sandra had saved Hendrik's life, and he had agreed to fulfill three promises to her. However, Sandra deliberately sowed discord between Sybil and Hendrik, even using a cancer diagnosis as leverage to push Hendrik into marrying her. Sybil, mistakenly believing that Sandra was pregnant with Hendrik's child, chose to leave with Ian in sorrow, only to discover later that she herself was pregnant. With Ian's help, Sybil uncovered the truth and interrupted Sandra and Hendrik's wedding to reclaim her love, Hendrik.

They have known each other since they were young, yet his bride isn't her. After being drugged, the wealthy man, Bradley Judd, saves her by spending a night with her. When they meet again, five years have passed. She returns to the country with a pair of twins, trying her best to keep them hidden. Nevertheless, he still finds them in the end.

Pamela Hogan and Stellan Burgess have a one-night stand, which leads to the birth of three sons and the adoption of another child. Six years later, Stellan uncovers the truth and marries Pamela to gain custody of the children. At the wedding, Maris Burgess and Elara McGregor create chaos, but Stellan steps in to protect Pamela and reveals Elara’s true identity. He then discovers that all three sons are his biological children and that Pamela is the true heiress of the McGregor family.

This is the captivating tale of Stella Gough, a woman who conceals her identity to sell vegetables in the local market in order to shield her husband from undue stress. Following her divorce, she finds herself adored by her five brothers. The eldest is the scion of the world's wealthiest family, who spurns a billion-dollar deal upon learning of her plight. The second is a globally acclaimed movie star, renowned for his stellar performances and legion of fans, who forgoes a prestigious award ceremony to be by her side. The third is a celebrated underground boxing champion, who, upon discovering her whereabouts, abruptly ends a match with a single punch before departing without a fuss. Who could have imagined that a humble market would bring together three of the nation's most prominent figures?

When Gilberto was struggling with poverty, he proposed to Yvette, drafting a bold agreement that if he ever betrayed her, he would leave everything behind. Five years later, now the chairman of a successful pharmaceutical company, Gilberto's life seemed perfect. But Yvette, pregnant with twins, couldn't ignore the nagging feeling when she saw him behaving intimately with his business partner, Freya. Unable to shake the suspicion, Yvette followed her husband and uncovered the heartbreaking truth—Gilberto had traveled miles just to cheat with Freya over a casual barbecue. On their return flight, disaster struck. The plane's engine malfunctioned, forcing an emergency landing. In the chaos, Yvette lost her babies, but Gilberto had no idea she was on that same plane. As Yvette was rushed to the hospital, Gilberto, frantic to see her, arrived only to find a divorce agreement waiting for him. Consumed by regret, he did everything he could to win her back, but Yvette had already moved on. She no longer loved him.

Once the prestigious heiress of North Group, her life took a devastating turn with a failed marriage, resulting in the loss of her entire family and loved ones.Upon her release from jail, she resolves to confront her ex-husband and his mistress, bringing to light the truth from two years ago to clear her father's name.

To save her grandfather, Ross Hanks, whose family was in dire straits, reluctantly agreed to divorce Zander at the insistence of the Morrison family. Additionally, she relinquished custody of the baby she was carrying to the Morrison family. Five years later, Ross's grandfather passed away, and Zander lost his memory in a car accident. Meanwhile, Ross received an unexpected offer from the Morrison family to work as a babysitter. With the help of the baby genius, they eventually uncovered the truth of what had transpired five years ago. Ross and Zander reconciled and found understanding, culminating in a heartfelt kiss and reconciliation.

Taylor marries Xerxes, a man in a coma, to pay for her grandmother's critical medical treatment. But when Xerxes wakes up, he tells her to leave. Eight months later, Taylor is expecting twins. After her mother runs off with all her money, Taylor works as a delivery driver despite her heavily pregnant belly and unexpectedly crosses paths with Xerxes. Not realizing she's his wife, Xerxes falls for her. When the truth finally comes out, the two reconcile and find their happiness together.

Twenty years ago, renowned designer Taylor Snow traveled back to her husband Felix Moore's hometown with their children to honor his ancestors. But fate had other plans—a sudden storm led to a car crash, and Taylor and her daughter fell off a cliff, disappearing without a trace. Just a year later, Felix married his childhood friend, Zoe York, and life moved on. Fast forward two decades, Taylor Snow, now suffering from amnesia and living under the name Snow Taylor, finds herself reunited with the people she once loved—without even realizing it.

Even as the world's wealthiest man, Daniel Keith devotes everything to winning over his dream girl, Abbie Anderson, only to be met with indifference. Her heart remains bound to her first love, Luke Green. Even their son is the child she shares with Luke. Only on his deathbed, as Abbie pulls the plug, does Daniel grasp the bitter truth—she never loved him. In his last breath, he vows never to choose her again.

Ava Lang was once a renowned jewelry designer known as Anni. However, after falling in love with Merton’s tycoon, Greg Howe, she not only donates a kidney to him but also willingly becomes a stepping stone for his first love, Carla Griffin. With Ava’s designs, Carla successfully gains a foothold in the industry. Meanwhile, due to the side effects of medication, Ava loses her figure and becomes the target of ridicule and humiliation. She endures it all, hoping Greg will love her more. Sadly, to Greg, his marriage to Ava is nothing more than a business transaction. Heartbroken, Ava finally decides to seek a divorce.

Skylen Falkner and Mae Sampson are once a loving couple, but their lives take a tragic turn when a sudden fire shatters their world. The flames not only consume their home but also destroy the trust and dependence they once shared. On that chaotic night, Skylen, ignoring Mae's desperate pleas, makes the heart-wrenching decision to send their daughter to the operating table to save his brother Riven's child. Mae's world collapses as she watches her daughter being taken away, her heart filled with endless despair and pain. She begs Skylen to understand the agony of a mother, but his decision is final and irrevocable. In that instant, Mae's love for Skylen turns into deep-seated hatred. As time passes, Mae remains by Skylen's side, but her heart is no longer with him. She stays not out of love, but out of a burning desire for revenge. Mae's only purpose is to make Skylen feel the same pain and despair she once endured. She begins to carefully plot her revenge, biding her time until the perfect moment to expose Skylen's betrayal.