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After being betrayed and left for dead by her sister Cathy Bane, Summer Bane loses her memory. She starts a new life, helping Salem Pike build his company, only to suffer domestic abuse. Once her memory returns, Summer transforms into a business tycoon. Following her divorce, she rises to prominence through her own capabilities, determined to find her would-be murderer. In a surprising twist, she uncovers her sister Cathy's conspiracy. Summer's bold return shocks the Bane family, and she ultimately exposes Cathy’s crimes, sending her to prison. Meanwhile, Summer rekindles her relationship with Rory Falk, embarking on a new chapter in her life.

Margaret sacrificed everything to raise her two sons, only to have her "dead" husband Channing show up at their graduation with his mistress in tow. The truth hit hard: he'd faked his death, and "her" boys were actually his love children with Vivian. The shock killed her. Then she woke up in the delivery room. She reborned. Game on.

Corporate slave Briar Morgan is reborn in a beast world and immediately surrounded by three devastatingly handsome beast men whose hatred meters are maxed out. The original owner's heinous crimes mean Briar could be torn apart at any moment. Fortunately, she binds with a survival system—only by lowering their hatred values and raising points can she survive. Briar uses the system to break the tribe's winter famine cycle. After becoming the first female chief, she unlocks "construction" skills, leading the beast men to build wooden houses and adopt modern civilization,completely solving food and shelter problems. She transforms from the tribe's most hated villain into their revered queen.

Corporate slave Briar Morgan is reborn in a beast world and immediately surrounded by three devastatingly handsome beast men whose hatred meters are maxed out. The original owner's heinous crimes mean Briar could be torn apart at any moment. Fortunately, she binds with a survival system—only by lowering their hatred values and raising points can she survive. Briar uses the system to break the tribe's winter famine cycle. After becoming the first female chief, she unlocks "construction" skills, leading the beast men to build wooden houses and adopt modern civilization,completely solving food and shelter problems. She transforms from the tribe's most hated villain into their revered queen.

Julie Scott, once the revered princess of Xandar, is brought down by the very emperor she served. Fearing her growing influence, he betrays her, setting a deadly trap within the palace walls. Surrounded and outnumbered, Julie fights to her last breath. By her side, her devoted husband, Paul Murray, chooses to die protecting her. When Julie opens her eyes, she's reborn as the wife of a wealthy modern heir who looks exactly Paul but is cold and distant. To make matters worse, a scheming mistress challenges her at every turn. But Julie won't be defeated—she's determined to tame the chaos, build her own fortune, and handle her distant "husband" on her terms.

Minnie Lane and her siblings had always relied on each other since they were kids. But an accident tore them apart, separating them for years. Fifteen years later, her younger siblings have each achieved success in their respective careers, while Minnie, tragically, was sold by human traffickers to Victor Zane in a remote village. Now, her younger siblings are determined to set out on a journey to find their eldest sister and bring her home.

To repay the kindness of her savior Trevon, Anya Sharp agrees to a mysterious old gentleman's request: to work as a live-in maid for six years, caring for Blake Huber and his young son. During those six years, Anya quietly endures the Huber family's cold treatment and the constant scheming of Blake's ex-wife, Keira. She keeps her head down, waiting patiently for the agreement to end. But when Keira suddenly returns, the favoritism and betrayal from both father and son shatter Anya's resolve. Heartbroken and disillusioned, she walks away the moment her contract ends—and reunites with Trevon who has finally recovered. Only after losing her does Blake realize what she truly meant to him. But by then, it's too late. When the long-buried truth finally comes to light, Blake suffers a life-threatening injury protecting Anya. In the end, Anya chooses to move forward with Trevon, leaving the pain of the past behind.

In a family biased towards sons, Sheryl's existence as a daughter was deemed a sin. Her college admission letter was stolen, and she was nearly sacrificed to the dragon god in an escape attempt. Her mute father, beaten to the brink of death trying to save her, fueled her resolve. Escaping her ordeal, Sheryl vowed to rise to prominence, return to support her parents, and ensure those who wronged them faced retribution.

Hilda Walters and Carroll Schroeder shared a youthful romance that ended abruptly.Four years later, Hilda resurfaces as the girlfriend of Carroll's best friend, Joey Philips. The trio becomes entangled in a complex web of desire and loyalty. As Hilda fights against powerful forces to save her father, Carroll, now in a position of influence, makes an extraordinary sacrifice: offering himself as Hilda's stepping stone to power. Through their turbulent journey, all three undergo profound transformations,emerging with hard-won self-discovery and maturity.

After returning to her biological family in her past life, Ava Devin was severely mistreated by the fake heiress and her three brothers. They even poisoned her and married her off to a dead person. Upon being reborn, Ava uses her past knowledge to send the fake heiress and her brothers behind bars. Eventually, she becomes the chairman of Nash Corp, with absolute authority in her hands.

Seven years ago, a night of passion entwined Evelyn with GT CEO Xavier. Now a single mother, Evelyn seeks a father for her son William and to escape a twisted teacher, Richard. When she rescues Xavier's mother from an attack, she enters a contract marriage with him—unaware he is the man from that night and William's biological father. As school bullying, Richard's revenge, and dark family secrets emerge, Xavier's true identity is on the verge of being exposed.

Seven years ago, Liana Smith was traded by her parents to a tycoon for $80 million. But somehow, she had one night with Terrence Leonard, the wealthiest man on Cloud Continent. Alone, she gave birth to quintuplets and left the country. Now, as the acclaimed jewelry designer Anna, she returns for revenge.

Undercover for three years in Aurum, Summer Brooks rose to power in the Eastern Quarter, waiting to bring the scam empire down. Just as she prepared to strike, she discovered her brother Asher had been lured into the compound. A deadly cover-up, a botched rescue, and an accidental death soon sparked chaos. As rival factions closed in,Summer was forced to choose between family and survival.

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!"

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.

Rose Cole, a fresh graduate, ended up having a one-night stand with Thomas Gray, who was drugged, after covering her mother's night shift at a hotel. Later, when Rose applies for a job at Thomas Corporation, she happens to be hired as Thomas' assistant. After getting along with each other for some time, Thomas realizes that he has fallen for her. At this time, his girlfriend in name, Mia Jones, finds out their relationship and warns Rose to stay away from Thomas.

Paisley Jenkins, a war correspondent, gave up her career to become a housewife after getting married and having a child. Ten years later, her husband, Lucas, gifts Paisley’s late mother’s camera to his "little sister," Sophia. Paisley discovers Lucas and Sophia’s ambiguous relationship, and their daughter, Anna, idolizes Sophia. Heartbroken, Paisley applies to return to the warzone. Her news director warns her, "War correspondents must stay until the conflict ends"—implying she might not come back alive. Paisley files for divorce, but Lucas dismisses it.

With her mother critically ill in the hospital, 20-year-old Claire Wood is devastated when her father betrays her, sacrificing her future for his own gain. A fateful night with Timothy Leed, the CEO of Leed Corp, changes everything, and Claire soon finds herself pregnant. Despite their age difference, Timothy’s unwavering affection for his young wife transforms her life. Under his loving care, Claire begins to heal, grow, and embrace a brighter future.