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Layla Nott has been infatuated with Seth Upton since she was a teenager and even willingly gives him her vast inheritance to help him build Upton Group, transforming the Upton family into one of the most prominent families in Yeldon. However, ever since she married into the Upton family, her health has deteriorated. One day, after a visit for medical treatment, she returns home to find Seth fooling around with her stepsister, Sharon Black. Septh's mother, Susan Upton, is at home and clearly condones the affair. After being humiliated by Sharon and Susan, Layla is left shaken by Seth's confession—he has only ever been interested in her wealth and has never loved her. He has even purchased a massive life insurance policy on her and is now waiting for her death to cash in on the payout. Heartbroken by the revelation, Layla feels her life is pathetic. Impatient for her demise, Seth takes her to the rooftop and pushes her off. As she plunges to her death, Layla swears that if she were given another chance, she would exact her revenge and make sure they pay for their betrayal.

Six years ago, Lauren Zane was drugged by her stepsister, Yasmin Zane, and had a one-night encounter with Yosef Jones, the world's wealthiest man. Seizing the opportunity, Yasmin took Lauren's place and began dating Yosef. Lauren, meanwhile, escaped and later gave birth to six children. Due to congenital genetic defects, the youngest child had to be left in a hospital abroad. Determined to earn money for her child's treatment, Lauren returned to her country with her five other children, intent on reclaiming everything Yasmin had stolen from her. Fate repeatedly brought Yosef into their lives. With the help of her children, Lauren reunited with Yosef and brought justice to those who wronged her. In the end, they lived happily together with their children.

Jessica Jensen, originally a carefree rich girl, enjoyed the love and protection of her family. However, for the sake of love, she gave up wealth and chose to marry the poor Albert. Ignoring her family's objections, she cut off all contact with them and strived to be a good wife. Unfortunately, Albert cheated on her with her sister, Nana Jensen. This betrayal plunged Jessica into deep pain and despair. Reconnecting with her family, Jessica poured out her grievances and pain. Her father then decided to host a grand feast to welcome her back to the family and seek revenge for her. At the feast, Nana, dressed to impress, believed she was the star of the event, expecting the family to recognize her as a distant relative. Nana used the occasion to show off, but Jessica's three childhood friends appeared one by one, confirming Jessica's identity and shattering Nana's dreams. However, Nana spread rumors that Jessica had inappropriate relationships with the three friends. Jessica's father stepped in, ready to expose everything. Yet Jessica stopped him, choosing to take revenge herself. In the storm of her life, Jessica bravely faced the challenges. Rather than depending on her family, she decided to take up arms and fight back against the betrayers and rumor-mongers. In this battle of revenge, she would emerge victorious with her own strength.

Myra suffered from a decade of emotional torment due to her toxic family, until she met Zayden Parker. At first, she used Zayden to escape her family's grasp, but as she realized his unwavering loyalty and trust in her, she slowly began to fall for him. In time, she found healing and redemption in their bond. What started as a connection based on physical attraction evolved into something deeper—an all-consuming love rooted in mutual admiration for each other's talents and souls.

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.

After 10 years of marriage, Kate Seth and Tyler Finn were unexpectedly reborn. They both pretended not to know each other. Tyler chose to return to his hometown with his childhood sweetheart. Kate stayed local and accepted a family-arranged marriage. They met again 5 years later, at Kate's charity auction. Tyler splashed out for his childhood sweetheart, basking in the limelight. The long-awaited richest young master pulled Kate into his arms, thanking Tyler for his support of the charity. The usually reserved and composed Tyler lost his composure. He began to realize that after all these years apart, Kate seemed to be over him.

Five years ago, Malcolm Murphy was the target of an assassination attempt. Just when things seemed hopeless, Stacy Wade showed up and saved him, but in doing so, she injured her arm, leaving her with lasting consequences. Five years later, the two cross paths again by chance. During a heated argument, they accidentally hurt Stacy's arm, which leads Malcolm to suspect that she might be the one who saved him all those years ago. He orders an investigation into her past. As they go back and forth, a series of funny and sweet moments unfold, and eventually, they recognize each other.

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.

Estella Graham, who was pure and kind, was discovered not to be the biological daughter of the Graham family. All of a sudden, Estella became a fake daughter who everyone shouted for. Not only did his childhood sweetheart, fiancé Hanrick Scott, get involved with the real daughter Marina Graham, but he was also drugged by Hanrick and had a one night stand with Elijah Scott, the chief executive of the Scott family. After waking up, Estella Graham knew everything and resolutely left the Graham family to seek refuge with his best friend. What she didn't know was that Elijah could only relieve his mania on Estella, so he kept investigating her who had a one night stand with him at that time...

Six years ago,Yolanda South was framed and ended up having a relationship with Justin Stark, which led to a scandal across the entire school — she was pregnant out of wedlock.Six years later,Yolanda took her daughter,Mabel,to the hospital for a checkup, where Maurice Sharp happened to notice that the child bore genetic traits from the Stark family.Realizing the implication,Maurice informed Justin immediately. News that Justin had a daughter soon spread throughout the entire clan, causing great excitement — especially from his grandfather, who immediately ordered him to bring his great-granddaughter home.Thus began Justin's journey to find his daughter.However,Jenna Sharp repeatedly interfered, causing him to miss the truth time and again. After overcoming countless obstacles,Yolanda and Justin were finally reunited with their daughter, and the once-separated lovers found their way back to each other in the end.

Celia Brooks finally returns from healing abroad, only to receive devastating news—Nicholas Holden has cheated on her. After being childhood sweethearts for over twenty years and in love for seven years, during which Nicholas had given her countless preferential treatments, Celia is heartbroken but unwilling to give up. She decides to give Nicholas 100 chances to hurt her.

After a year of marriage, Noemi Delaney begins an internship at Pearlina Group, where her husband, Thorin Wheeler, serves as CEO. Thorin announces her internship at the company and instructs his staff to take good care of her. However, due to a misunderstanding, colleagues mistakenly believe that Cheryl Dulaney is the CEO's wife. Taking advantage of this mix-up, Cheryl claims the title and relentlessly bullies Noemi, with the management and other staff following suit to appease her. Eventually, Cheryl's deceit is uncovered, resulting in her and the complicit management being blacklisted in the entire design industry. Meanwhile, Noemi struggles to win over Thorin's mother, who initially disapproves of her. After enduring many trials, Thorin's mother eventually accepts Noemi, allowing her and Thorin to live a peaceful and happy life together.

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...

Clover Dunn was supposed to be the heiress of the Dunn family. However, her life took a dark turn as she was abducted and trafficked at a young age. In her absence, her parents adopted another daughter, Harley Dunn. Years later, Clover showed up and reunited with the Dunn family. However, her return sparked jealousy in her stepsister, who coveted the family's wealth. Hence, Harley conspired with Clover's fiancé, Bryant Cohen, to set Clover up, resulting in a tragic incident that claimed her mother's life. By a twist of fate, Clover is pregnant with the child of the Terence Knight. She faked her death to escape from the fire set by Harley.Five years later, she resurfaces, stronger and more determined, having her son by her side. With a steely resolve, she vows to make her enemies pay for the suffering they caused.

Tara Blake, who grew up in the countryside, learned that her biological parents were still alive and was soon brought back to them in the city. On the eve of her departure, she saved Sam Fox, only to be forcibly raped by him. Unbeknownst to her, he was none other than the CEO of the Fox Group in Valewood City. When Sam awoke and sought her out, Tara had already been sent to prison by her parents to serve a sentence on behalf of her sister, Lia Blake. Her existence, once brimming with promise, was now steeped in the depths of desolation.

Sawyer Talmy, once the dazzling heiress of the Grane family, found her life sunk into darkness due to Andrew Slayd's betrayal and scheming. Her innocence and kindness used to shine like stars, but Andrew's conspiracy destroyed them, leaving her with deep sorrow and endless despair. However, fate seemed to have a penchant for irony. It granted Sawyer a chance to be reborn. This time, armed with memories of her past life, she returned to the moment that once broke her heart. Gone was the naive, carefree girl, replaced by a warrior imbued with wisdom and determination. She started to plot, step by step, driving Andrew into a corner...

Tuanzi, an orphan from a modern-day orphanage, dies in a car accident and transmigrates into the body of the missing granddaughter of the Prime Minister of the Great Yuece Dynasty. Saved by Crown Prince Xiao Yu, she learns that her mother, Yue Qing, is imprisoned and needs the Imperial Seal and the Emerald Edge to be freed. Tuanzi excels in her imperial exams and gradually uncovers that her aunt, Lin Yue, discarded her mother's necklace. As Lin Yue's malicious deeds slowly come to light, her second uncle, Yue Xing, sees his restaurant become successful with Tuanzi's help. Meanwhile, Crown Prince Xiao Yu faces political roadblocks, and Tuanzi proposes a new way to help refugees—teaching them skills instead of just giving them handouts.

Lottie Garner faces a forced marriage to the Ford family's son, an overweight playboy with STDs, to pave the way for her stepsister Nikki Garner's marriage alliance with the Weber family, the wealthiest in the capital. To escape this fate and exact revenge on Nikki and her mother, Lottie decides to seduce Nikki's fiance, Zaxton Weber. They begin a clandestine affair. At Nikki's engagement celebration, Lottie arrives exquisitely dressed, her striking figure capturing everyone's attention, including Zaxton's. The pair share an intimate moment in the stairwell during the party. Meanwhile, an increasingly anxious Nikki searches for them, heading toward the stairwell where a dramatic confrontation is about to unfold.