

To save her father's life, Alicia Bennett is forced into a dangerous game of deception, swapping places with Sabrina Knight to "pretend" to be intimate with Sabrina's powerful husband, Ethan Clark. What begins as a desperate bargain to secure money for surgery soon spirals into a deadly web of secrets and manipulation, with Alicia trapped as a pawn in the ruthless Knight family's control. By day, she's Ethan's dutiful assistant; by night, she's a "stranger" in his bed, caught in a whirlwind of passion, power, and betrayal. As their complex, forbidden connection deepens, Alicia is drawn into a world where nothing is as it seems—until the shocking truth is finally exposed… Will Alicia escape the tangled web she's been caught in, or will the Knight family's plans destroy everything she's fought for?

After her father had an affair and her mother passed away, Clara's stepmother moved in with her illegitimate son, throwing Clara into a world of trouble. The scheming stepmother wanted her own son to study abroad, so she pressured Clara to drop out of school and get married, using the dowry to fund her son's education. But Clara, determined not to give up on her dreams, took on all sorts of part-time jobs. One day, she saved an elderly lady, and through a twist of fate, ended up marrying the woman's grandson. Clara was ready to keep working hard to support herself, only to find out her new husband was actually a super-rich tycoon pretending to be a poor employee! Deciding to play along with his charade, a hilarious and absurd drama ensued!

At 15, Pear Lester, the only heiress of the Lester family, fell from a cliff and lost her memory. Thirty years later, she lived as a humble fish seller at the local market. One day, after being bullied by her own son and daughter-in-law, she escaped, only to cross paths with a refined gentleman, Zachary Gordon. Introducing himself as the CEO of a major company—and her long-lost fiancé—Zachary helped Pear reclaim her former life. With her memories slowly returning, Pear was determined to restore justice and take back her power!

Struggling designer Karen finds herself entangled with the proud and controlled fashion mogul Yvan. While Yvan searches for the mysterious woman from a passionate night, Karen's scheming friend, Yellen, impersonates her and becomes his fiancée. Yellen sets out to thwart Karen at every turn, determined to eliminate her rival and secure her own position permanently.

Chris Leif gave up his family inheritance to become a stay-at-home husband for his wife, Queenie. When Queenie's first love,Nathan,returned to the country, her family began to look down on Chris. Pushed to his limit, Chris chose divorce and started a new life. Only then did Queenie and their daughter realize how remarkable Chris truly was—but it was too late to win him back.

Wyomia Quinn, the eldest daughter of the Quinn family, accidentally had a one-night stand with Julian Yates, the CEO of the Yates Group. Later, she was pregnant but had an accident that made her lose her memory. She spent six years abroad before coming back. Upon returning, Wyomia wanted her mother Maeva Sanum's ashes placed in the Quinn family's grave, but her father and stepmother demanded she secure a billion-dollar contract from the Yates family first. After reuniting with Julian, the two were riddled with misunderstandings. With the help of their adorable daughter, Sheila Yates, they gradually found their way back to each other.

After being diagnosed with cancer, Sarah decides to divorce her loveless husband. One night, overwhelmed and drinking alone, she crosses paths with John, the CEO of Glasdon Group. What begins as a chance encounter blossoms into true love, and the two ultimately find happiness together.

As the best agent of the Dragon Squad, Sawyer spent three years undercover to gain the trust of one of Kevin's subordinates, securing an opportunity to approach Kevin. During his mission, he unexpectedly encountered his daughter Clara on a train, just as criminals were attempting a robbery. Clara tried to intervene but was overpowered by the criminals. Sawyer wanted to help her but felt conflicted due to his mission to apprehend Kevin. Ultimately, when Clara was in danger, he chose to intervene, but this revealed his identity, causing Kevin to take Clara hostage and flee. After a debriefing with his superior, Sawyer determined that Clara had been taken to Elliott Village by Kevin, prompting him to rush to the rescue. After overcoming numerous obstacles, Sawyer finally succeeded in saving Clara and capturing Kevin along with other criminals.

Born the daughter of a billionaire, Wendy was lost to her father and suffered torment from school bullies. But after she discovers her identity, she makes a dazzling comeback alongside a loyal accomplice and crushes her bullies.

Despised by his in-laws, Marshall leaves with his wife and daughter, only to reveal his true identity as Harrington Group’s new CEO. Facing betrayal and family rejection, he fights to reclaim his dignity and build a new life on his terms.

At just twenty-four, Christer had already developed the acclaimed Skynet system. However, his triumph was short-lived when his girlfriend, Rechell, deceitfully took it from him and gifted it to her affair partner. To Rechell,the struggling Christer was unworthy of her; he was merely a temporary balm for her emotional wounds.Little did she know, Christer was the biological heir of the Lonsdale family, one of the wealthiest dynasties in the country.

A year ago, to cover her father's medical bills, Sara Wilson switched identities with her twin sister. She took her sister's place in a business marriage and entered the Gavin family. Over the year, she was extremely cautious, pleasing her husband and managing their home, without letting anyone suspect her true identity. A year later, her twin sister reappeared and demanded to switch back.Heartbroken, Sara had to step aside as her sister effortlessly took over her life. But her once indifferent husband was frustrated to find out his wife had been replaced.

Shirley, in her midlife, discovered her husband James had another family. After decades of devotion, she was cast out. Brave security guard Benjamin defended her, and she married him out of spite. Shockingly, Benjamin was a billionaire CEO. They fell in love, and Shirley found her supposedly deceased daughter alive, adopted by Benjamin, reuniting and living happily as a family.

Tyrone grew up under the strict control of his wealthy parents, making him feel like a neglected child. Determined to prove himself, he worked tirelessly to meet the unreasonable demands of his girlfriend, Nina. But Nina abandoned him for Fred, using her new lover's connections to land a job at Rivertown's top company, Celestria Group. Meanwhile, Tyrone earned his way into this company through hard work. On his first day, Tyrone faced hostility from Fred and Nina. But fate intervened when he saved Fiona's grandmother—an act that led to a fake marriage with Fiona, Celestria's powerful CEO. Over time, she grew to love him and stood up for him against Nina's schemes. Later, Tyrone's father revealed their family's own elite status, but Tyrone remained unfazed. He had already learned the most important lesson: true love isn't about wealth or status—it's built on self-respect and genuine connection.

Tia Bailey bears an ugly scar on her face, keeping a promise to her late mother to not stand out too much. She's been a housewife for nearly three years and while her mother-in-law and husband's family like her, her husband Herman Aldridge finds her repulsive and is cold toward her, harboring feelings for his idealized first love. After much painful consideration, Tia decides to file for divorce.

Harry Grimes steps down as Chairman of a billion-dollar company to support his wife Gwen. While backing her business behind the scenes, he also takes care of everything at home. But to his heartbreak, Gwen takes both him and their daughter Coco for granted. She neglects Coco and fails to fulfill duties of a mother. Her relationship with her sworn brother grows increasingly inappropriate.After countless disappointments, Harry finally makes the painful decision to end their marriage.

Elle Green, a livestreamer who pretends to be a socialite, faces an unexpected turn of events during a live broadcast, forcing her to abruptly shut down her stream. She then crosses paths with Zack Clark, the powerful CEO of Clark Corp, who has been searching for her all along. However, due to a misunderstanding, Zack chooses to conceal his true identity, pretending to be just a student seeking her guidance. As fate brings them closer, they navigate a whirlwind of twists and turns, slowly uncovering the truth. Through shared struggles and heartfelt moments, they resolve their misunderstandings and, in the end, find their way to each other.
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While delivering food, Miles accidentally walked into a conflict between Clare and her uncle, Baron. Baron coveted Clare's family's goods and intended to seize them. Miles not only ruined his scheme but also selflessly shielded Clare, taking a fatal bullet for her. As a result, Clare developed feelings for Miles, believing he was meant for her. However, Miles was already engaged to Winnie. Winnie and her family were greedy, constantly demanding money in the days leading up to the wedding. Miles' mother, Martha, invested everything she had for her son's marriage but still couldn't satisfy their insatiable greed. After learning that Miles was being tormented by Winnie's family, Clare intervened without hesitation. Using her strength to intimidate everyone, she successfully took Miles away, and they held their wedding.