cast of payback: money and power

Lila needs money to save an orphanage, while William is a billionaire who hates gold-diggers. Though they suddenly become married, William decides to hide his riches thinking that Lila could just be after his money. As time passes, William falls deeply in love with Lila… problem is, she hates liars more than anyone else.

In a calculated move to align herself with the illustrious Grey family, Baird Grey's former lover, Muriel Will, drugged him. However, her plan backfired when Baird eluded her trap and found himself slept with Tess Yule. Fearing exposure, Muriel bribed Ken Aly to falsely claim responsibility for what happened. Unaware of the deception, Tess brought forth a set of quadruplets, only to have three of them callously discarded by Muriel, while the remaining child, Joy, was placed under Ken's guardianship. For seven long years, Ken deceived Tess, exploiting her trust until, upon his promotion, he heartlessly cast her aside and seized her new home. Luckily, in a twist of fate, Tess's act of kindness towards Baird's grandfather led to a reconnection with Baird. In this unexpected reunion, she made a startling realization: the one she had tirelessly sought for years had been a constant presence in her life.

In a calculated move to align herself with the illustrious Grey family, Baird Grey's former lover, Muriel Will, drugged him. However, her plan backfired when Baird eluded her trap and found himself slept with Tess Yule. Fearing exposure, Muriel bribed Ken Aly to falsely claim responsibility for what happened. Unaware of the deception, Tess brought forth a set of quadruplets, only to have three of them callously discarded by Muriel, while the remaining child, Joy, was placed under Ken's guardianship. For seven long years, Ken deceived Tess, exploiting her trust until, upon his promotion, he heartlessly cast her aside and seized her new home. Luckily, in a twist of fate, Tess's act of kindness towards Baird's grandfather led to a reconnection with Baird. In this unexpected reunion, she made a startling realization: the one she had tirelessly sought for years had been a constant presence in her life.

After growing up in an orphanage, Nancy Swift was found by her family, but she found that her brother,Harold, was seriously ill. Nancy worked day and night to make money to cover Harold's medical expenses. Actually, the reason her parents brought her back was to make her marry the son of the Peters family, Jeffrey, who was mentally challenged. How would Nancy choose? Would she live happily with Jeffrey?

Calliope Simmons, a former wealthy Young Lady of the Simmons Corporation, turned destitute and poor as the family business was on the verge of bankruptcy. Devastated, her father landed in the hospital. To raise money for her father’s medical bills, Calliope was forced by her stepmother to marry Young Master Preston Ford, a wealthy heir turned vegetative as a result from a car accident. Her life became entwined into the Ford family’s turmoil.

Katrina Gibson was once the world's richest woman, but she chose to hide her identity and live quietly as a cleaner. When her daughter was about to get married, Katrina vowed to give her the most lavish wedding imaginable. But on her way to the bank to withdraw money and collect her valuables, she was belittled by her daughter's fiancé's family. Forced into a corner, Katrina revealed her true identity—slapping them in the face with the shocking truth.

University student Rachel met city tycoon Connor while working part-time as a massage therapist to earn money for her mother's medical expenses, leading to a one-night stand. Later, at school, Connor discovered that Rachel was his student, and he helped her multiple times when she faced challenges from her aunt. Their relationship deepened despite various obstacles, and eventually, Connor married her. Rachel became pregnant, and they found happiness together.

Evelyn, whose parents were slain by three sects seeking the Flame Seal. The power was sealed into her by her father before his death. Brought to Seron Sect by her cousin York, she endured hardships and survived an assault that nearly killed York. Evelyn unleashed the flame seal's power, saving the sect from destruction.

The renowned businesswoman Freya retired and went into seclusion after her company became the largest enterprise in the city and went public. She adopted three children, including Wendy. After the three graduated from college, Freya planned to reveal her true identity to them. However, she suffered an unexpected brain hemorrhage. During her illness, Wendy stood by her side, working hard to save money for medical expenses. After Freya recovered, she helped Wendy solve various challenges.

Seven years ago, Jessica was a wealthy heiress who ruthlessly abandoned Seymour, a poor boy. Later, Jessica's family went bankrupt, and her parents passed away, causing her to lose everything overnight. In her desperation to make money, she resorted to any means necessary. Meanwhile, Seymour transformed into a business magnate. Seymour believed that Jessica was trying to approach him to reconcile, but Jessica only wanted to work hard and earn money. Unbeknownst to them, their genius child was actually a millionaire...

The princeling of Lonbardie, Chuck, made a bet with his friends that he would win over a working girl named Wendy within a month. To test Wendy's sincerity, he pretended to be a brain tumor patient to deceive her. Wendy worked eight jobs a day to earn money for her boyfriend's treatment. However, one day while Wendy was working at a KTV, she happened to encounter Chuck celebrating his birthday and revealed the details of his masquerade of being poor and sick to his friends. Wendy stood in the corner, greatly shocked.

Hanna Jenson falls for Simon Lloyd in university, but their love takes a dark turn when Simon is drugged. To protect him, Hanna sacrifices herself, creating a misunderstanding. Unaware of the truth, Simon dismisses Hanna, thinking she's manipulative. Rejecting his money, Hanna chooses to marry him. Three years later, pregnant and happy, she discovers Simin with Jane Marlow, who's been scheming against her. Their marriage unravels as misunderstandings and secrets threaten their love. Will the truth mend their bond or push them further apart?

Taylor marries Xerxes, a man in a coma, to pay for her grandmother's critical medical treatment. But when Xerxes wakes up, he tells her to leave. Eight months later, Taylor is expecting twins. After her mother runs off with all her money, Taylor works as a delivery driver despite her heavily pregnant belly and unexpectedly crosses paths with Xerxes. Not realizing she's his wife, Xerxes falls for her. When the truth finally comes out, the two reconcile and find their happiness together.

On a rainy night, Emma Thorn crosses paths with Theo Gray while desperately trying to raise money for her brother's medical treatment. He's cold and wealthy; she's headstrong and unyielding. Their lives collide again and again—on campus, in the workplace, at glamorous banquets—each encounter sparking tension and unspoken feelings. But love is never simple. Emma mistakes Theo for a heartless flirt, while his jealousy drives him to test her at every turn. Will they break through the walls between them and find their way to true love?

In his past life, Harrison Cowan abandoned his own daughter for a widow, raising her two sons instead. In his old age, when he fell ill, his adopted sons refused to even pay a mere hundred thousand for his surgery. Given a second chance at life, Harrison is determined to make amends. No longer willing to play the role of a stepfather, he vows to work hard, make money, and devote his life to raising his biological daughter, living only for her from now on!

Jamie witnessed the tragic death of her husband Ethan. With grief, she uses her magic to travel back five years and vows to save Ethan's life. To do so, she must make Ethan the heir to the Volckoski family, but things are far more difficult than she imagined.There are many sinister people in the family who want the money, including Ethan's aunt, Gloria Volckoski, who killed Ethan.Jamie and Ethan go through a lot of trouble to fall in love again and hold on to the heirship, but then fate plays tricks on them, and the two lovers face a life and death test again.

Joanna Yates owned a successful company originally. After giving birth to a daughter for her husband Kell Robinson, she decided to focus on her family. Yet Mama's boy Kell and his mother colluded with Joanna's older sister Lily Yates to get Joanna's money and kick her and her daughter out. Later, Joanna met Charles Marshall, the president of the Marshall Group and developed a crush on him. Finally, under Charles's help, Joanna got her vengeance and found her biological mother. She even became the princess of the Sullivan Group!

A sudden car accident transforms Marcel Randall, the top billionaire of the Oplacor nation, into a vegetative patient. His girlfriend Lauryn Logan, unaware of his true identity, remains unwaveringly committed. Enduring contempt and mockery, she works desperately to earn money, with her sole aim being to keep Marcel alive. After six years, Marcel awakens and witnesses the woman who struggled relentlessly in dire circumstances for his survival. Overwhelmed with emotion, Marcel vows to never let anyone who has ever insulted Lauryn go unpunished, determining that all the world's honor shall ultimately belong to her.