c dramas with strong female leads

There were two best friends who, in an effort to provide companionship for their single parents, came up with an ingenious plan to facilitate their whirlwind marriage. The elderly pair, wary of the town's prying eyes and wagging tongues, donned disguises so elaborate that the day they exchanged their vows, they resembled characters from a spy novel rather than a romantic tale. Without their reading glasses, they didn't even see each other's faces clearly...

Due to her family's circumstances, Stella Austin is compelled to part ways with her first love, Luca Scott, and inadvertently saves Cody Neal, the CEO of Neal Corp. Stella assumes a new identity and marries into the Neal family. However, her time with the Neals proves tumultuous as she endures mistreatment and humiliation. Adding to her woes, Wendy Yoder, purportedly Cody's savior, continually troubles her, leading to a tragic miscarriage. Fueled by resentment towards Cody's lack of trust and unwavering support for Wendy, Stella ultimately divorces him and embarks on a journey of revenge. When the truth finally comes to light, will they find their way back to each other in the end?

Shirley Stone, the clandestine girlfriend of wealthy heir Felix Goodwin, faces heartbreak when Felix abruptly proposes to Sara Lane. Feeling used and unloved, Shirley decides to move on. However, Felix, realizing his mistake and the depth of his feelings for Shirley, sets out to win her back. As they navigate their tumultuous relationship, Shirley is torn between the past and a possible future with Felix...

Cecelia Nelson is betrayed and killed by the person she loves most and his mistress. Given a second chance at life, she decides to tear apart her scumbag ex-boyfriend and pursue true love.

Jessica Shaw's daughter loses her life under the rubble during a fire, while her husband, Zachary Yandell, saves another mother and daughter. Throughout their marriage, Jessica has been the one caring for their family, while Zachary continually makes excuses and sides with that pair of mother and daughter. This tragic loss has pushed Jessica to her limit. Determined to seek justice, she vows to make those who have wronged her and her daughter pay for their actions.

Wen Li wakes up inside a novel and discovers she's the story's doomed side character. On her wedding day, the male lead, Gu Yanzhi, abandons her for his true love, turning her into a joke. Later, he abuses her to help his lover rise in status, even pushing her to suicide. But this time, Wen Li decides to change her fate. She marries Gu Yanzhi's younger uncle instead and becomes their aunt, ready to teach them both a lesson. Meanwhile, Song Xuening, the capital's famed miracle doctor, claims to heal the incurable—until Wen Li revives someone she couldn't save. When Wen Li's true identity is revealed, Song Xuening's reputation crumbles.

Julie White, the beloved daughter of OL Group's chairman, preferred a low-key life, avoiding the shadow of her family's fame. But fate had other plans. Her vain classmate, Sandra Shaw, started impersonating Julie, reveling in glory and attention that weren't hers. Sandra believed her secret was safe, unaware that greed and vanity would be her downfall.

Rebecca Jones, Finley Nixon's wife, rises from an ordinary employee earning two thousand a month to a successful CEO worth twenty million in just three years. Meanwhile, Finley still earns only five thousand a month. Feeling that Finley isn't keeping up with her, Rebecca decides to file for divorce. Taking advantage of the situation, Kent Lloyd offers to help with the divorce and swiftly handles the paperwork. But when news of the divorce spreads, powerful figures across the country rush to send their daughters to propose to Finley, willing to do whatever it takes to win his favor. At the same time, many of the financial backers who silently supported Rebecca's company begin to withdraw their support, all because of the divorce. What Rebecca doesn't realize is that her company's success has been built on Finley's poweful influence, something he has never known.

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.

Yara tried to stop her daughter Yvonne from eloping with her punk boyfriend, which led Yvonne to resent her. After achieving success, Yvonne, during Yara’s critical illness, denied her a chance for treatment. In their next life, Yara, deeply disappointed Yvonne, decisively signed a severance agreement, allowing her to choose her own path.

On the fourth anniversary of their marriage, Jodie Glenn holds a press conference to declare her runaway husband, Aidan Langley, officially dead after his four-year disappearance. To her shock, Aidan appears arm in arm with a C-List celebrity at the event. Jodie's best friend introduces her brother, Ramon Gardner - a man who has secretly loved Jodie for years and even endured a disfiguring accident to save her life, ultimately undergoing a face-changing surgery. After divorcing Aidan, Jodie swiftly begins a "baby project" with Ramon. However, Aidan refuses to let go, complicating matters further. As misunderstandings and crises ensue, hidden truths finally come to light. In the end, Jodie and Ramon find their way to true happiness while Aidan faces the punishment he rightfully deserves.

Yulia's parents forced her to marry John Hooper for money. She suffered from domestic violence for years, got serious injuries many times, and ended up in hospital. When the violence involved her daughter, Yulia decided to fight back.

Rae Jake's daughter, Tina, was killed in a kindergarten collapse accident. Rae's husband, Brian, rushed to the scene, but only saved his ex-girlfriend's daughter. In her final moments, Tina asked her mother why Brian didn't save her, leaving Rae heartbroken and inconsolable. At Tina's funeral, Brian was absent, because he was taking care of Nora Luis and her daughter at the hospital. It wasn't until Rae's brother confronted him that he learned of his daughter's death. Angered at Brian's absence, Rae proposed a divorce. Moreover, through Chad's investigation, she discovered that Brian had bought a house for Nora, so she decided to take revenge.

The Todd family and the Snyder family had a marriage pact, but Carver had no fondness for the spoiled and arrogant adopted daughter of the Todd family and was unwilling to marry her. In order to accomplish the alliance and inherit the family fortune, Carver racked his brain and accidentally discovered Shirley on the street, who bore a striking resemblance to the late master of the Todd family. Shirley was thus drawn into this turmoil and became the target of the watchful eyes of the numerous relatives. Later, an astonishing secret was revealed. Shirley was truly the long-lost granddaughter of the Todd family's master. Relying on her own efforts and wisdom, Shirley not only successfully foiled the relatives' schemes, but also won Carver's genuine affection. In the end, Shirley achieved success in both love and career and reaped the happiness she deserved.

In a devastating fire, a stepmother and her stepdaughter become trapped in an elevator, and Evelyn sacrifices her life in a desperate attempt to save Heidi. Unbeknownst to her husband, Vincent Clarke, Evelyn's tragic death occurs while he stands by the side of Heidi's biological mother, Fiona Lawson. Grief-stricken, Heidi cries out, "I only have one mother, her name is Evelyn Glover!"

Yasmin Sharp was the daughter of the world's richest family. For true love, she hid her identity and married Jacob Lewis. For five years, she devoted herself to her family and raised her son, Zach, to be a prodigy. However, during Zach's promotion party, Yasmin was humiliated by both her husband and son. She realized they were not worth her sacrifice. With the help of Steven Hawks, Yasmin fought back, ensuring that her husband and son received the punishment they deserved. Ultimately, she and Steven formed a powerful alliance and reached the peak of success in their lives.

Melody was lying in a puddle of blood on the day of her divorce. Apparently, fate decided to test her as she went into labor in a snowstorm. This incident was triggering enough for her to remember her true identy. She was the pride and joy of a wealthy family, but was unfortunate enough to be involved in marriage with Wayne Muller as his mentally handicapped wife. However, the man appeared in front of her, looking like a wreck on her engagement day. He said, "Please stop toying with me, Melody." Melody replied with a scoff and said, "Oh Mr. Muller, it's your turn to be beneath me now."

"Nina Bale, once a proud and battle-hardened general, is forced to retire from the military after suffering a serious injury. Her father, Ian Bale, resigns from his post to care for her. Seizing the opportunity, his other wife, Leah Lowe, schemes to marry Nina off to a frail, sickly man—while planning for her own daughter, Tara Bale, to wed the esteemed Prince Neil.But on the day of the double wedding, everything goes wrong.In a twist of fate, Nina and Tara end up in the wrong bridal sedans. When the veils are lifted, it's already too late—Tara is married to the sickly man, and Nina becomes Prince Neil's consort."