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In Havenport, Xavier Shane has always been untouchable, shielded by his lawyer wife Zoey Gold, his fighter childhood friend Sarah Penn, and his brilliant younger sister Lydia Shane. But on his 29th birthday, his world shatters when Lydia is brutally assaulted in a dark alley and dies. The real blow comes in court, when Zoey stands for the killer, and Sarah forces Xavier to sign a settlement.Betrayed by the two women he trusted most, Xavier turns to the last thing his grandmother left him—a music box with a mysterious number. The moment he makes that call, the pampered prince starts to become something far more dangerous.

Nolan Lawson, past fifty, never expects a second chance—until a mysterious system restores his youth in a world torn by war. To survive, he strikes a deal with the gravely wounded General Harper Hartwell. Harper, disguised as a man, slips into the army camp with him. From farmer to fighter, Nolan begins an extraordinary rise to power, carving his path in the chaos of a broken land.

To save her dying mother, heiress Selah Keith is forced into an arranged marriage while enduring brutal mistreatment from her own family. She accidentally crosses paths with the powerful and dangerous Elliot Hudson from a prestigious family, leading to their impulsive flash marriage. What starts as mutual convenience becomes a game of seduction as they each get what they need from the arrangement. While Selah secretly plots revenge against her toxic relatives, Elliot dominates the elite circles while fiercely protecting his wife. Together they uncover hidden family secrets,destroy their enemies, and save her mother, transforming their transactional relationship into true love in this addictive blend of revenge and romance.

Yasin Craig, the heir to the prestigious Craig family and a special forces soldier, survives a plane crash during his final mission, only to be saved by battlefield doctor Xenia Jones. When Yasin regains consciousness, he has no memory of who he is. Meanwhile, Yuna, who stumbles upon the ring symbolizing Yasin's identity, is determined to secure wealth and status. She deceives Yasin's mother and becomes the adopted daughter of the Craig family. Fearing that Xenia might uncover the truth, Yuna starts to aggressively undermine her. Unable to remember his past, Yasin finds himself protecting Xenia—and in the process, unexpectedly regains his memory.

Yeon-Woo, the heir of the organization Sipgangpa, disguises herself as a boy to infiltrate an all-boys school and eliminate the heir of the rival organization Makgangpa. However, as she catches the attention of a handsome trio, romance begins to blossom in her used-to-be noir life. One of the three is apparently the heir of Makgangpa—will Yeon-Woo be able to complete her mission without falling in love?

Jess Willis gets sucked into a novel set in the 1980s where she's the villainous ex-wife of a disabled big shot who dies early. She's stuck with a "villain system" that says she has to stir up drama and be awful to everyone before she can go home. Jess's like, "Play the villain? Hell no!" But then she's like, "Actually, you know what? Villains have way more fun!"She rolls up her sleeves and starts living her best chaotic life—except she doesn't know her whole family can hear her thoughts. The family grows closer than ever, and even her disabled husband recovers and becomes completely devoted to her!

Nolan Lawson, past fifty, never expects a second chance—until a mysterious system restores his youth in a world torn by war. To survive, he strikes a deal with the gravely wounded General Harper Hartwell. Harper, disguised as a man, slips into the army camp with him. From farmer to fighter, Nolan begins an extraordinary rise to power, carving his path in the chaos of a broken land.

After being betrayed and left for dead by her sister Cathy Bane, Summer Bane loses her memory. She starts a new life, helping Salem Pike build his company, only to suffer domestic abuse. Once her memory returns, Summer transforms into a business tycoon. Following her divorce, she rises to prominence through her own capabilities, determined to find her would-be murderer. In a surprising twist, she uncovers her sister Cathy's conspiracy. Summer's bold return shocks the Bane family, and she ultimately exposes Cathy’s crimes, sending her to prison. Meanwhile, Summer rekindles her relationship with Rory Falk, embarking on a new chapter in her life.

Rihanna injures Gael, CEO of Doyle Group, and mistakenly believes she has caused him to lose his ability to have children. Out of responsibility, she chooses to marry him. But Gael has secretly loved her for many years. He decides to conceal his "medical condition," seizing the opportunity to be close to her, and begins a sweet love story with Rihanna where marriage comes before love.

Luna Snow, once a cherished heiress, is bartered away by her mother to Yves Raven, a possessive powerhouse, all so she can keep living in luxury.On the day she is meant to marry Yves, Luna runs, only to stumble into the domain of Perry Hall, a notorious underground racer. Unbeknownst to all, behind this seemingly ruthless man lies another hidden identity. And so begins a love story that is equal parts thrilling and dangerous.

When deliveryman Ken accidentally saves mafia boss Elle, she falls for him instantly and begins a relentless pursuit. Caught in schemes by his fiancée Susan’s family, Ken faces chaos—including a wedding hijacked by Elle. Later, a plot causes Ken to lose his memory, and with further schemes from the Capone family, he and Elle must overcome danger and conspiracies to reclaim their love and happiness.

Wren Yale, born into an aristocratic family, is the picture of grace—elegant, refined, untouchable. Yet beneath the facade burns a spirit shaped by years of oppression, fierce and unyielding. Sent as her sister’s stand-in to a ruthless inspector, she twists the trap into her chance, ensnaring Phil Dunne, the formidable young marshal. What begins as survival and ambition soon blurs into perilous desire—she casts the bait, but he walks into her net, heart first.

Winter Gray wakes up with five years of memories gone and is completely unimpressed by her cold, distant husband, Troy Lowe. "A sc*mbag like you? I never wanted to marry you!" "Winter Gray, you're ridiculous!" he snaps back. Thinking divorce will solve everything, Winter is shocked to discover she has a five-year-old son, Kyle Lowe! She then deals with her unruly son and confronts the scheming mistress causing trouble. Balancing family and work, her life starts to thrive. As Troy watches her transformation, his frustration shifts to admiration. He realizes she’s the woman who saved him five years ago, nearly losing her leg in the process. Grateful, he vows to repay her, but winning her heart back will be a long journey.

Driven to the edge, Rachel Yale makes a desperate gamble—using herself as bait to draw close to Louis Brown, Newfork's most untouchable power figure. He is ruthless, distant, a man said to have no heart. He sees her motives clearly—yet allows her closer. What begins as disdain and indulgent play turns into dangerous attraction. The god of power falls from his pedestal, becoming her shield, her storm, and her only refuge.

Yara Hart, once a humble employee concealing her true identity as the chairwoman of a successful listed company, discovers the heartbreaking betrayal of her husband, Mark Zahn. He has been scheming with his mistress, Wendy Stone, to steal their family's fortune. Devastated, she begins to plan her revenge. Armed with her hidden power and resources, she exposes Mark's true colors, protects her daughter from his treachery, and ensures he pays for his deceit.

Rosie Lynn, upon discovering her biological father's immense wealth, faces a tragic accident. With her mother's sudden demise and her father left comatose, she becomes a mute due to trauma. Abandoned by her grandfather, she is secretly raised by a housekeeper near the wealthy heir. After 15 years, Rosie's father awakens to find himself deceived by a false heiress. As she interacts with the wealthy father, she begins to realize her true identity as the real heiress.

After being swindled out of her savings and left in debt by her scumbag ex, Lisa replaces her rich bestie Elsa on a matchmaking blind date to make some quick cash. To her surprise, the date turns out to be none other than her CEO, Alex. From that moment on, Lisa becomes a “fugitive” in the thrilling game of hide-and-seek at work as she juggles her double life, spending more time with Alex. Amidst all the chaos, sparks start to fly, and love begins to blossom.

To stay close to her married best friend Jolly, Gia Corby decides to pursue Jolly's brother-in-law, the aloof doctor Connor Eriksson. While Gia pursues him aggressively, he watches coldly from the sidelines, occasionally lending a hand.Just as Gia is about to win his heart, Connor's first love returns. Gia gives up, but Connor begins forcefully pursuing her. Ultimately, the two end up sweetly together.