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Once a formidable force, Sara Ian, Chief of Ares Clan, retired due to weariness of the world's violence and strife. She let her only sister marry into the Grant family, thinking her happiness assured, but they were a bunch of treacherous villains in disguise. When she found out they almost abused her sister to death, she returned to seek justice. She uncovered their secret collusion with the foreign enemies and, in the end, she punished the traitors.

As the best agent of the Dragon Squad, Sawyer spent three years undercover to gain the trust of one of Kevin's subordinates, securing an opportunity to approach Kevin. During his mission, he unexpectedly encountered his daughter Clara on a train, just as criminals were attempting a robbery. Clara tried to intervene but was overpowered by the criminals. Sawyer wanted to help her but felt conflicted due to his mission to apprehend Kevin. Ultimately, when Clara was in danger, he chose to intervene, but this revealed his identity, causing Kevin to take Clara hostage and flee. After a debriefing with his superior, Sawyer determined that Clara had been taken to Elliott Village by Kevin, prompting him to rush to the rescue. After overcoming numerous obstacles, Sawyer finally succeeded in saving Clara and capturing Kevin along with other criminals.

Sky Fenton and Geoffrey Mooney were childhood sweethearts who promised to marry each other. When they meet again as adults, both have changed their names and don't recognize each other. Yet fate brings them together, leading to a series of amusing encounters. As they fall for each other again, both hesitate due to their childhood promise, not realizing they're actually falling for the very person they promised to marry.

The short drama follows the lives of Sandy Wood and Dave Carter, shedding light on the complex and often conflicting aspects of family duty. Before their marriage, Dave is hailed by everyone as a reliable, dutiful man, someone who embodies devotion and is expected to become the perfect husband. Yet, once married, Sandy begins to see another side of him. His so-called "honesty" masks a deeper flaw - blind, unquestioning obedience to his parents. Dave sacrifices their marriage and Sandy's happiness, putting his parents' wishes above all else. His submission leaves him helpless in the face of family tensions, and it forces Sandy to endure constant injustice and pressure from her in-laws. Over time, this silent suffering builds until Sandy reaches her breaking point and finds the courage to break her silence, seeking change and her own liberation.

When Jude Cohen is still a child, Hooper Group uses malicious competitive tactics that lead to Jude's father being convicted and dying by suicide, leaving young Jude's family devastated and broken. After reaching adulthood, Jude conceals his identity and takes a job at Hooper Group as a regular employee in the audit department. Through a series of overt and covert power struggles, Jude eventually rises to become the chairman, gaining complete control of Hooper Group. Jude then holds accountable those who had harmed his family years ago, while also reforming the company's culture. Under Jude's leadership, Hooper Group is transformed into an exemplary and ethically responsible enterprise.

Fifteen years ago, a devastating earthquake shattered the Sanders family's factory, resulting in the mysterious disappearance of Wendy Sanders, who risked everything to save her daughter. In the chaos, she lost her memory and was rescued by a lonely girl named Daisy. Together, they forged a bond that transcended the trials of life. Years later, as Daisy blossoms into adulthood and joins Sanders Group, unexpectedly, she gets involved in a series of complicated emotional and workplace disputes.

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.

Linden Barrow and Lena Wells were arranged to marry by their families without ever meeting each other. After Lena unexpectedly becomes pregnant, she raises their son, Asher Barrow, on her own. Six years later, Linden returns to the country and unknowingly rescues his own son, unaware of the truth, and mistakenly believes Lena has been unfaithful. However, as they work together, they become attracted to each other, the misunderstandings gradually clear up, and they eventually reconcile, leading to a happy life together.

Tracie Reed grows up in a family that favors boys over girls, with parents who neglect her and only want to take from her. Her only source of warmth is her grandmother. During college, she receives help multiple times from Mason Walker, who secretly admires her. Due to severe nearsightedness and inability to afford glasses, she never clearly sees what Mason looks like. When they meet again years later, Tracie doesn't recognize him as Mason. To save her grandmother, Tracie schemes to trick Mason, but he turns the tables and draws her into his life instead.

Susan Lane never expects to witness her husband's betrayal with her own eyes. Heartbroken and determined to leave him, she asks for a divorce—only to face his cruel retaliation. Just when she feels trapped with no way out, her best friend's stepson, Ken Shaw, steps in to protect her. As they begin living under the same roof, emotions begin to grow in a way neither of them has expected. Ken can no longer hide his growing love for her, and despite her initial hesitation, Susan finds herself drawn to him as well. Against all odds, they eventually choose love and embrace a future together.

Cellist Summer, suffering from a terminal illness, returned to her homeland. Before her passing, in order to secure a future for her child, she reluctantly sought out her bodyguard husband, whom she had unexpectedly married four years earlier. After overcoming numerous challenges, their relationship ultimately reached a perfect resolution.

Priscilla Lewis grows up in a family that favors sons over daughters. To evade family planning laws, her parents falsely claim that she and her younger brother, Quincy Lewis, are twins. From childhood, she and her older sister, Paige Lewis, endure unfair treatment while their brother receives the best of everything. When Priscilla excels in the college entrance exam and earns a spot at a top university, her parents refuse to let her attend, insisting that the opportunity belongs to her underperforming brother. They try to force her into marriage, but Paige helps her escape. In her place, Paige endures humiliation in an unwanted marriage. Years later, Priscilla returns, reclaiming the dignity and justice owed to both her and her sister.

At only 20 years old, Yara Smith struggles to make a living, taking on various part-time jobs. One day, she unexpectedly becomes pregnant after spending a night with her best friend's uncle, Daniel Gray. The Gray family carries a curse — without an heir, they're doomed to die before the age of 30. As Yara faces constant mistreatment from her brother and sister-in-law, Daniel steps in, rescuing her from her misery and treating her with the care she's longed for. And together, they help each other heal, finding redemption in each other.

Ji-Yeon, the wanna-be among the theater majors at school, dreams of a bright future after being cast in a famous director's work. However, her life shatters when her best friend Yu-Mi spreads a deepfake video of Ji-Yeon having an intercourse with Professor Park, and on top of that, has an affair with Geon-Woo, Ji-Yeon's boyfriend. Determined for revenge, Ji-Yeon teams up with the teaching assistant Su-Ho, who exposes Yu-Mi's true identity to her.

Lydia Judd watched helplessly as her mother died at the hands of her abusive father. If given a choice, she would rather have never been born than let her mother marry him. Then, fate grants her a second chance—she wakes up in the past, when her mother is still young. Determined to change her fate, Lydia helps her escape her toxic family and keeps her away from the man who would ruin her life. Instead, she entrusts her to Shawn Lane, a man who had secretly loved her mother in their past life. As her mother's future shifts, Lydia begins to fade. On the day her mother gets married, Lydia quietly disappears, her mission fulfilled.

Hilda Walters and Carroll Schroeder shared a youthful romance that ended abruptly.Four years later, Hilda resurfaces as the girlfriend of Carroll's best friend, Joey Philips. The trio becomes entangled in a complex web of desire and loyalty. As Hilda fights against powerful forces to save her father, Carroll, now in a position of influence, makes an extraordinary sacrifice: offering himself as Hilda's stepping stone to power. Through their turbulent journey, all three undergo profound transformations,emerging with hard-won self-discovery and maturity.

Neil Bradford ran away from home to pursue and marry his girlfriend,Sophie Perez. However, things took a dark turn when Sophie accidentally hit Neil's mother with her car and fled the scene. In order to save his mother, Neil was forced to accept harsh conditions. After uncovering the truth, he brought Sophie and her best friend Lily to justice. In the end, Neil inherited the family business and freed himself from the bonds of love.

Elena Landon hailed from a family of immense wealth and privilege.Her father was the world's richest man, and her three brothers had achieved extraordinary success in their respective fields.From a young age, Elena had been in love with her childhood sweetheart, Regan Judd. She had once been severely injured while saving him but had recovered fully thanks to her father's extensive resources.To test Regan's loyalty, she had feigned paralysis.But on the eve of their wedding, she caught him with her best friend, Kelly Lucas, who treated her with great disdain.Heartbroken, Elena decided to turn the wedding into a dismissal feast.In her moment of despair, Ian Burke came to her aid, retrieving her stolen bag.Upon learning of her betrayal, he offered to marry her.At the wedding, facing Regan's mockery, Elena publicly dismissed him as her husband and announced that the groom was someone else entirely.In a desperate bid to save face, Regan proposed to Kelly on the spot, and thus began a dramatic showdown at the wedding.