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Eight years after a one-night stand, Sophie Archer raises son Jack alone until he's diagnosed with leukemia requiring a rare blood-type donor. Doctors suggest a million-dollar imported medicine to buy time. While struggling financially, Sophie becomes Caleb Johnson's secretary, unaware he's Jack's father. Meanwhile, Caleb and his grandmother Kate meet Jack by chance and confirm paternity through DNA testing. As Sophie and Caleb develop feelings and she becomes pregnant again after another encounter, Sophie saves enough for Jack's treatment, only for rival Chloe Bradford to destroy the medicine. Kate intervenes, recognizes Sophie and Jack as family, and tells Caleb to marry Jack's mother, not realizing he's already falling for Sophie. When Caleb discovers Sophie is Jack's mother, they commit to each other. At their wedding, Sophie reveals she has no blood relation to the Archers, and learns she's actually the biological daughter of the Bradfords couple, whom she refuses to forgive. The story ends with Sophie giving birth to twins and living happily with Caleb, Jack, Kate and their growing family.

Born into a prestigious family, Atlas Bailey's mother was deceived into marriage by Beau Ortiz's father, ultimately falling ill due to a scheme involving Beau's father and his mistress that led to her untimely death. After leaving home during college to establish his own company, Atlas is later sought out by his mother's family, prompting him to adopt his mother's surname and name. Returning to Clayfair City, he meticulously orchestrates a business strategy to bankrupt his deceitful father while secretly working under the name Atlas Bailey to reclaim his mother's company.

Lana Cole and Gary Leed have been searching for their missing daughter for over 20 years. Tragically, Gary loses his life while working at a construction site, trying to earn money to find her. Unbeknownst to them, their daughter has been adopted by a wealthy man, growing up into someone they no longer recognize.

Eight years ago, Anna Lane, a D-list actress, married Caleb Scott, CEO of Scott Group, to fulfill her grandfather's wish. After unexpectedly becoming pregnant, she filed for divorce. Six years later, the Scott family discovers that her daughter, Nancy, is actually Caleb's child and begins searching for them.While Anna faces mistreatment on a film set, Caleb arrives to rescue them but doesn't recognize his daughter. At a banquet, Caleb's mother reveals Nancy's identity, and the truth comes out: Anna is Caleb's ex-wife. Caleb confesses his love, and they remarry, welcoming twins and achieving both love and career success.

Jerome Stokes is the eldest son of the Stokes family, while Peony Lovell is the eldest daughter of the Lovell family. Both of them, wanting to avoid a political arranged marriage, independently decide to find partners for a contractual flash marriage through blind dates. Coincidentally, they meet each other after both experiencing failed blind dates. Realizing their requirements align perfectly, they decide to enter into a flash marriage with each other, hiding their true identities. Their intention is to use this marriage to resist the political arranged marriages their families want for them. However, in an ironic twist, they soon discover that the very person their parents want them to marry for political reasons is none other than each other.

Six years ago, Winni and Chester were a loving couple, until Chester's old friend Ruth returned to the country. Ruth disguised herself with a kind face and became friends with Winni, secretly plotting to replace Winni as Chester's wife. Not long after, Winni became pregnant, but the doctor informed Chester that the child had no blood relationship to him. Chester iced out Winni and gradually grew closer to Ruth. Six years later, Winni's son, Ron, was critically ill with leukemia. Only Chester's bone marrow could save him. In order to please Chester, Winni had to bow down to Ruth. However, during their interaction, she gradually uncovered why Chester thought Ron was an illegitimate child.

Seven years ago, Haskell fatally struck someone while driving. Unbelievably, Zachariah's own fiancée Sherian, mother, and father forced him to take the blame for his brother's crime. When authorities arrived, Sherian immediately accused Zachariah, condemning him to prison despite his innocence. During his incarceration, Zachariah developed groundbreaking nuclear fusion technology, earning recognition from the scientific community and securing employment upon his release. Returning to the family that betrayed him, Zachariah discovered nothing had changed—they still harbored no love for him. After weathering countless fresh betrayals, he finally severed all ties and walked away, leaving his past behind forever.

He is the supreme Grand Duke, a powerful leader with the world at his command. With his return to the South Valley, he has taken up the mantle of bodyguard to the gorgeous company President. Watch as he conjures miraculous wealth while stomping through all the nobodies that dare stand in his way. There's a new sheriff in town — let's see who gets the last laugh!

Luke Jordan, a member of Mystfell Clan, was a genius in cultivation. After 20 years of practice, he broke through the Heavenly Realm. His master, Xavier Jayden, having nothing more to teach him, called him talentless and expelled him. After leaving his master, Luke encountered Justin Jordan, the head of the Jordan family, who was on the brink of death due to a plot. Three professional doctors were at a loss. Julia, his daughter, was extremely anxious. Luke saved Justin. They said he had reached the Great Sage Realm, but Luke thought they were talking nonsense. The Jordan family offered to help him cultivate in gratitude. The Everspire Clan used Spiritual Pearl to test his potential, which caused the pearl to shatter and transform into the tenth lotus. Luke broke through the Heavenly Realm, becoming the top cultivator in the world!

Thanks to his master's arranged marriage, Xander Yates embarks on a journey into the city to find his betrothed bride and encounters a series of remarkable adventures. Dedicated to dispensing justice, he uses his skills in acupuncture to earn a living and save lives along the way. Those who provoke him will be struck, while those who show him love will be cherished! Meanwhile, the captivating beauty, Lea Russ, harbors a secret affection for him. As Xander wanders into the bustling chaos of city life, his skills in medicine and martial arts help him gain power and influence. Yet, amidst it all, he yearns for the simplicity of the mountains…

Dustin Jason used to give his all to his adopted family, but what he got in return was his wife and daughter suffering and himself being abandoned when he was seriously sick. After being reborn, he stopped being blindly filial and strived to change his fate. He protected his wife and daughter during repeated conflicts with the rest of the family, and eventually, he completely broke with the Jason family. In the end, Dustin achieved great success in his career, while the Jason family were deceived due to greed and got their retribution.

Before Susie Gray's wedding to the wealthy Jeremy Watt, her sister Judy Gray took her to a nightclub and insisted they swap clothes and rings. However, tragedy struck when they were both disfigured in a car accident on their way home. Based on the clothes they were wearing, Jeremy mistakenly identified Judy as Susie. Seizing the opportunity while Susie had lost her memory, Judy underwent a facelift to resemble her sister and assumed Susie's identity to marry Jeremy. As time passed, however, Jeremy began to develop genuine feelings for the woman he believed to be Susie until he finally lost control…

Twelve years ago, the Briggs family, led by billionaire Xavier Briggs, faced a home invasion by Travis Hart. Genevieve Bennett, Xavier's wife, fled with their four-year-old daughter, Alexis Briggs. While on the run, they were pursued by Travis, the brother of the family's maid, Amelia Hart, and accidentally fell off a cliff. In their life-threatening moment, a homeless man scavenging for trash, Dale Lewis, saved them. Genevieve and her daughter assumed new identities, living under Dale's care for twelve years. By a twist of fate, Ellie Lewis - formerly Alexis - ends up working as a maid in the Briggs household. By now, Amelia, the former maid, has transformed into the lady of the house. After enduring countless hardships, Xavier, Genevieve, and Ellie finally uncover Amelia's schemes, and the family is reunited.

Born to wealth and privilege as the offspring of South Pine's premier tycoon, Scott Bauer, Violet Bauer chose a different path. A disagreement with her father in her youth set her on a journey of self-discovery, leading her to live incognito and raise her child, Amelia Field, out of the public eye. For years, Violet sustained herself through a modest venture at a local stall, while Amelia remained in the dark about her grandfather's fortune. Isolated during her postpartum recovery, Amelia endured the relentless mistreatment of her critical mother-in-law and the betrayal of an unfaithful spouse who held her in contempt. Unbeknownst to them, they were taunting a woman of considerable heritage. Eventually, Amelia took a stand, ending her marriage and revealing her true lineage, thus asserting her place and upending the family dynamics.

In his previous life, Kent kindly advised his father-in-law's family to accept a compensation of ten million for the demolition, only to be treated like a dog and imprisoned for three years, ultimately meeting a tragic end. After being reborn, the Chambers family faced another demolition. This time, Kent refrained from giving any advice, even agreeing to be kicked out by his wife. He allowed them to demand an outrageous price, arguing with the developer from ten million to one hundred million. Kent, relying on his memories from his previous life, decided to buy an old house in the neighboring village while his ex-wife's family continued to create a scene there. Unbeknownst to him, the developer had quietly changed their plans, and the old house became part of the demolition project. The next day, Kent received a contract worth millions for the demolition! In this life, it was his turn to be the millionaire.

Leon Norwood, the Celestial Grandmaster of the Everpeak Sect, possesses extraordinary martial arts skills. In his quest to provide a complete family for his triplets, he tirelessly searches for answers. When Camille Sutherland finds herself in danger, he steps forward to rescue her. Faced with threats from powerful families like the Sampsons, Leon chooses not to resort to violence. Instead, he uses his wisdom and power to resolve the situation with subtle finesse, successfully rescuing Camille while exposing their wrongdoings.

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.

Emily Carter is a renowned surgeon and the heir to the immensely powerful Carter family. While pregnant and taking care of her family, she unexpectedly discovers that her husband, Ryan, is having an affair with his stepsister, Samantha. Completely unaware of Emily's true identity, Ryan and Samantha slander and bully her, ultimately causing her to miscarry and leading to her divorce from Ryan. With her childhood friend, James Thompson, and other members of the Carter family returning to support her, can Emily make a comeback and reclaim her former glory?