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Mabel was originally the daughter of the wealthy Grant family. However, her happy family was torn apart when she was eight. Since then, her days were hard and challenging.

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.

Joanna was known in the industry as the Fashion Queen, but few people knew her real name. She was hired as the chief designer at Cloud Workshop with a lucrative salary. However, she was abruptly fired by Howard, the president's son, leading to a series of upheavals. Meanwhile, Bryan, the president of Celestial Group, was eager to recruit talent and tried very hard to win Joanna over.

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.

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...

Jane fell in love with Cillian at first sight and married him, though he was believed to bring her misfortune. She thought her secret crush had finally come true, but Cillian's heart belonged to Melanie, someone he couldn't have. Jane hid her feelings and worked hard to make the most of her marriage while paying off her parents' debts. After Melanie returned, she repeatedly provoked Jane, leading Jane to decide to divorce.

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.

For years, Rosalee Shane had been working hard to look after her husband, Harold Luke, and his family. One day, she got into a car accident, trying to save Harold and her son Simon. When she woke up, she realized she was in a system where all the women's mind was controlled. And now, she had a chance to get a reward. After discovering her husband and her son were both ingrates, she decided to completely change her life.

Over the past few years, Xena had been working hard to earn money, allowing her son, Leon Cale, to attend college. Leon promised to take his mother to the city to live once he got into college. Ten years later, Leon achieved great success and forgot about his mother who lived in the village, forgetting about his own humble beginnings. This play carries a profound positive energy, showcasing the greatness and selflessness of a mother's love. It also serves as a reminder to the audience to never forget gratitude and to cherish the silent sacrifices of their mothers.

As the most powerful man in Rivton City, Barlow Sapir hated the most when women threw themselves at him. However, the first time he met Elvira Ann, the latter solemnly declared, "I'm not interested in you, Barlow Sapir." The second time, she swore to God, "I won't sleep with you." Then there was the third time… the fourth time… But little did Elvira know, Barlow Sapir desired nothing more than her love. The more she tried to get rid of him, the more he yearned for her. What could she do?

Eva Wren, a jewelry designer, is deceived and hurt by her boyfriend, Jaden Lowe. After enduring eight years of emotional manipulation, she loses herself. But with the help of Sean Aster, the CEO of Aster Group, she regains her confidence and rediscovers who she truly is. Trapped in a relationship where she constantly compromises for love, Eva becomes a puppet to Jaden’s false kindness. However, meeting Sean helps her realize that a healthy relationship should be built on mutual growth. Through hard work, she reconnects with the world and finds her own path.

After being drugged by her stepmother and stepsister, Lily Stone is delivered to the bed of her pursuer. She tries hard to escape and is ultimately rescued by Bryce Lloyd. Soon after, Lily discovers she is pregnant, but her world shatters when she learns that Bryce is the cause of her mother's death. Heartbroken, she leaves the country. Six years later, she returns with her son, assuming a new identity as a janitor at Bryce's company to seek revenge for her mother. As she gathers evidence, however, Lily begins to uncover that Bryce may not be as the rumors suggest...

Flora's son and daughter both gained admission to Jarren University. She managed to scrape together enough tuition for one person by collecting trash and selling blood. However, due to her bias towards her son, she allowed him to attend university, which caused her daughter to run away from home in anger. After her son graduated, he constantly despised Flora for her lowly status, subjecting her to various forms of verbal and physical abuse. Meanwhile, her daughter worked hard abroad, establishing a successful career. Eventually, she returned to express her gratitude to her mother for raising her.

In her past life, Olivia was hopelessly in love with Declan Murphy, giving him everything she had, only to be abandoned. On her deathbed, she finally realizes Jake Parker's unspoken love for her—and regrets not seeing it sooner. Now reborn, she's determined to distance herself from the toxic Declan and make things right with Jake. But Declan, smug and self-assured, mistakes her intentions, thinking she's playing hard to get. When his true identity is uncovered, he faces the consequences. In the end, Olivia and Jake begin a new chapter, living a life filled with love and happiness.

Ann Hale, a 30-year-old woman, worked hard to fund her boyfriend's tuition fees. However, as soon as her boyfriend graduated, he mercilessly dumped her, clinging to a wealthy heiress. He even insulted her by saying that no one would want an older woman as their girlfriend. In a surprising twist of events, Ann crosses paths with a billionaire in disguise. As they get to know each other better, they gradually fall in love and become a married couple. When Ann meets her despicable ex-boyfriend again, he is still a lowly worker, while she has become the prestigious CEO's wife.

After spoiling her daughter Yelena and blindly trusting her scheming boyfriend Tyler Carson, Riverdale's richest woman, Maya Stone, loses everything and dies betrayed. Witnessing her daughter's ex, Fabian Yetter, selflessly bury her body, Maya's soul is granted a second chance. Reborn before Yelena's engagement, Maya exposes Tyler and pushes Fabian as the better man—but Yelena rebels. Forced to cut ties, Maya lets her daughter learn the hard way. When Yelena finally uncovers Tyler's lies, the Stones reunite, the Carsons fall, and justice is served.

When Evelyn was five, her mother died tragically, leaving her alone in a distant village. Many years passed, and now she finds herself back in the city, poised to marry Athoria's wealthiest man, Graham Britton, as a replacement for another. While Graham is rumored to have a cold-blooded nature and fiery temper, Evelyn is taken aback by the handsome figure he cuts as she stands before him. When Graham assumes Evelyn is playing hard to get, she swiftly proves him wrong, and when he belittles her as just a village girl, she reveals herself as a skilled practitioner of medicine, design, piano, and technology. It's only then that Graham realizes he's married a true gem.