contract lover chinese drama

The drama tells the story of an ordinary white-collar worker oppressed by the workplace. Through a fortuitous encounter, she reunites with her wealthy sister whom she hasn't seen for years. With her sister's help and support, the protagonist gradually regains confidence and courage, achieving success in the workplace. Meanwhile, as they spend time together, the protagonist and her sister unravel the emotional knots between them, re-establishing a deep bond of sisterhood.

Emily Porter, an ordinary housewife, finds herself shunned by her mother-in-law for giving birth to a daughter instead of a son. Her husband, Joe Baker, driven by greed for a hefty insurance payout, conspires with his lover to murder Emily. In a calculated move, Joe stages a car accident that leaves Emily in a vegetative state. In a shocking turn of events, he goes as far as to bury his comatose wife alive, only to rush off to marry his mistress moments later. But fate has a twist in store, as Emily awakens, ready to seek justice and reclaim her life.

Childhood friends Stanley McNeil and Madison Snider are bound by a family-arranged marriage, but they’ve never met or even seen each other’s faces. As they navigate a series of misunderstandings and obstacles, their journey to love is fraught with challenges. Will they be able to overcome the hurdles and find their way to each other?

Noah Leigh, the esteemed Lord of Amity in Yara, suffers a brutal attack that robs him of his memories. Reduced to a blank slate, he begins anew, toiling as a laborer on a bustling construction site. But as the layers of deception unfold, he stumbles upon the bitter truth of his wife's betrayal, becoming trapped in the machinations of her cunning lover, and enduring relentless trials along the way. Yet, a twist of fate restores his memories. With his power reclaimed, he embarks on a journey of vengeance, determined to reclaim what is rightfully his.

Liam was a gynecologist who, while helping out at another hospital, unexpectedly discovered that the woman undergoing surgery was his wife, May. It turned out that May, who had once promised to spend her life with him, had cheated on him. Heartbroken, Liam confronted May and asked for a divorce. May agreed and chose to be with her lover, but her lover was only after her money. In the end, May faced the consequences of her actions, losing everything and inadvertently causing her father's death, filled with regret. Meanwhile, Liam emerged from the darkness and found his own happiness.

Jewelry designer Zilla accidentally saved Master Smith, who then decided to match her with his grandson, Yasir, arranging an engagement between them. Displeased with the arranged marriage, Yasir left the country in a fit of anger and spent the next three years abroad. During that time, Zilla and Yasir never met—until their first encounter unexpectedly happened in bed. Unaware of Zilla's true identity, Yasir found himself living with her by a twist of fate. As they started cohabiting, Yasir was torn—on one hand, he wanted to break off the engagement, but on the other, he found himself irresistibly drawn to her mysterious alter ego.

The drama unfolds the tale of the Brian family, the most prominent and wealthy household, notorious for favoring sons over daughters. Mia, who married into the family, switched her newly born daughter to a male infant because the family preferred a Grandson. In this way, they successfully inherited the family fortune. She entrusted the female infant to Thea Jake, who took the money but abandoned the baby. Thankfully, a scavenger found the baby and raised her through hardship and adversity. Twenty years later, Sean, the heir to the Brian family, had a one-night stand with Julie Grant, who happened to be Mia's daughter. He was touched by Julie's love for her scavenger father and then married her. However, the unexpected occurred when Thea presented her daughter as the lost heiress to Mia. In an effort to ensure her supposed daughter's marriage into the Brian family, Mia subjected Julie to relentless humiliation and oppression, all to coerce her into divorcing Sean. She even tried to kill Julie to bolster her daughter's position. When the truth is finally revealed, will Julie forgive her mother, who repeatedly sought to drive her to the brink of death?

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.

The astute heroine, Lia Stone, had a simple plan: sell herself secretly to gather funds for her sister's dire illness. Yet, a birthmark caught the eye of Abel Ren, leading them into a marriage based on a bargain. She believed it was merely a deal, but she hadn't foreseen the mad schemes of the twisted love rival, Zoe Blake, who saw her as the perfect target for vengeance. The moment the wedding vows were exchanged, a cascade of plots and betrayals unfolded, relentlessly targeting Lia. But from the depths of despair, there's always a rise. Having narrowly evaded death, Lia allied with Jeff Ren to exact retribution, showing no mercy to either Abel or Zoe.

Olivia Carter has waited for someone from the Kane family to marry her for 20 years. However, her mother, desperate for a 200,000 dowry, marries her off to someone else instead. When Ethan Kane arrives at Blossom Village, his convoy crosses paths with Olivia's wedding procession. Spotting the family heirloom ring on her, Ethan realizes she is the one he was engaged to. On her wedding night, Olivia's new husband dies from excitement, leaving her a widow. The Grant family exploits her to repay debts. Ethan finally discovers that Olivia is the girl who saved him years ago and arrives in her moment of need, offering her unconditional respect and love. Together, they build a happy life.

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.

Jenna Dillard has always been a stand-in for Camryn Acosta’s first love. When his true love finally returns, Jenna is diagnosed with cancer and decides to leave him for good. Yet after years of being bound by a contract, Camryn has unknowingly developed feelings for her. The moment Jenna announces the end of their contract, he finally realizes his own heart, only to be shattered by the news of her death. Years later, a top designer named Gemma Dillard appears in his life. He is certain that his Jenna has returned, but why is there a child by her side?

Finn Kennedy carries a blood curse that drives him mad every 13th of the month, making him violently dangerous. Only the blood or intimacy of a "Maiden of Pure Soul" can ease his suffering and break the curse. Without finding her, Finn faces death by age 30 or falls victim to his half brother Jax's schemes. When Finn meets Lucia Owens, the curse transfers to her. Though this should have been fatal for Lucia, the combination of Finn's daily acts of kindness, their true love, and the birth of their second child finally breaks the curse completely.

The revelation of the children switching saw Ann Stone's fall from grace; she went from being revered to reviled. Her own kin turned on her, transforming into adversaries, and her betrothed added to her wounds with his treachery and public scorn. Yearning to flee the chaos, Ann found her path blocked by the genuine affection of the Crofts, leaving her in a dire dilemma. She believed she had reached the peak of drama in her life, but the twist was yet to come—she learned that the man she played with was no ordinary person but a heir of the capital's most powerful clan. "Ah! Someone, please help me!"

Ruby Hood, the lady of the wealthy Hood family, had eloped with her boyfriend, Fred Luke, right after graduating from university. Her three brothers had been searching for her ever since. Three years later, they finally found her at a pork stall in Azure City. The brothers rushed to bring her back, but Ruby refused, saying she was about to get engaged to Fred. However, when she arrived at the engagement ceremony, she discovered that Fred had already cheated on her with Adela Hood. Confronting Fred about his betrayal, Ruby found out that his lover, Adela, was actually...

Julia Muhl was on the verge of drowning when her cruel sister taunted her from the shore, revealing a brutal truth—Julia had been betrayed by both her sister and her boyfriend, Roy Clark. Once, Julia was willing to give up everything to elope with Roy, but at that moment, it all seemed like a cruel joke. It turned out that Roy, the deceitful general manager of Clark Group, was actually her sister's secret lover, and together, they had conspired to ruin her. He even told Julia to her face that she was nothing more than a pawn in his scheme to seize Gray Group. Just as Julia was about to lose her life, Alex Gray, the man who had been secretly guarding her, sacrificed himself to save her. Devastated, Julia lost her will to live. One moment she is drowning, and the next, she awakes in shock. She has been reborn to the past, on the very day she eloped with Roy. Realizing she has been granted a second chance, Julia vows to make the right choice this time. She will seek revenge on the deceitful pair and embrace her true love, Alex. Julia soon starts her revenge. She puts her scheming sister in her place and reconciles with Alex, who is furious about her eloping with Roy. Alex declares that Julia will always be his wife, and this time, Julia willingly acknowledges it. However, her sister refuses to back down, now even setting her sights on Julia's position as Mrs. Gray. Meanwhile, their father also tries to use Alex for his own business gains, but Julia, remembering the tragic outcome of her previous life, works to prevent history from repeating itself. Together, Julia and Alex face numerous challenges, ultimately defeating their enemies and finding happiness in each other’s arms.

In her past life, Xamira was betrayed by her lover and his scheming mistress, enduring eight miscarriages orchestrated by their cruelty before dying in agony. Reborn with vengeance in her heart, she married Jotham Shadforth—the ruthless billionaire who ruled Solthar with an iron fist. To her surprise, he showered her with unwavering devotion, and their passionate union soon blessed them with a child. But as Xamira plotted to make her enemies pay, a dark truth threatened to unravel her new life. Would her second chance end in triumph or tragedy?

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.