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In his original timeline, Felix Cheney, chairman of Lacario Group, was betrayed and tormented by Ena Lewis and her family. He lost his company, watched his mother suffer, and ultimately died in despair—with hatred in his heart. But fate gave him a second chance. Reborn in 2018, Felix vowed revenge. At a charity auction, he set up Ena's mother, Gloria Lindsey, let her overbid, and then refused to pay, plunging her into chaos. Meanwhile, he found Lacario Group in disarray under Ford Lewis' mismanagement and began purging the rot from within. As his family faced harassment from Howard Lewis, Felix stepped in just in time to protect his sister, Sharon. Through the trials that followed, he rebuilt broken bonds and led his family toward a stronger, brighter future.

Jeffrey Jameson was killed by his wife, Janice Davis, and his cousin,Zack Jameson. Gerald Jameson, who faked his death ten years ago, was Jeffrey’s twin brother. After finding out about Jeffrey’s death, Gerald decided to impersonate Jeffrey. All he wanted was to get the evidence against the murderers, avenge his family’s death,and get back the company that was founded by his parents.

Julian Hall, a billionaire with a strict no-office-romance rule, found himself breaking his own code when he fell for his new secretary, Iselin Wenton. Summoning all his courage, he confessed his feelings, only to be rejected and sent packing. Determined to win her over, Julian enlisted the help of his young son, Charlie, as his secret wingman. What Julian didn't realize was that Charlie was actually the son he unknowingly shared with Iselin. Unwavering in their loyalty, Charlie and his sister, Bonnie, sided with their mom. But the clever siblings had a plan of their own—they decided to play matchmakers and bring their parents back together. After a series of unexpected twists and hilarious turns, the two little agents succeeded in reuniting their family and giving Julian and Iselin a second chance at love!

Myles was lost at a young age and was adopted by his foster father, Travis Byrd. Eight years ago, Myles discovered his true origins and, in gratitude to his biological parents, chose to return to the York family. Over these eight years, he tirelessly developed the world's most advanced 6G technology. However, his foster brother, Rowen York, secretly sowed discord, and their parents, swayed by his words, turned against Myles. His two sisters also grew to dislike him, constantly slandering him. Eventually, Rowen even claimed credit for the development of 6G technology. Completely disillusioned, Myles decided to sever ties with the York family.

Fiona Shaw, once a privileged heiress, fell from grace three years ago when her family's business collapsed. Burdened with a staggering five-hundred-million debt, she was forced to accept the Sterling family's arrangement—an arranged marriage with their second son, Henry. Yet the union was nothing but a façade. Henry, a closeted man deeply in love with his loyal secretary Louis, had no affection for Fiona and abandoned her after their wedding night. His only reason for marrying her was to appease his mother, Elizabeth, and to secure an heir quickly—ensuring his claim to the family's vast fortune and strengthening his position against his half-brother, Jeff.

Business elite Marcus Freeman is accidentally electrocuted and wakes up in the body of a gang boss. Knowing his future ends in prison, Marcus decides to use his business acumen to transform his gang, teaching illiterate members to turn the organization legitimate and profitable. Facing scheming traitors within the gang, he exposes their arms-smuggling operation and sends them to jail. Partnering with the beautiful Blair of the Kennedy family, he develops a thriving commercial street. When Calvin of the Wood family pursues Blair, Marcus outsmarts him and,leveraging his knowledge of the future and technology, grows his enterprise, defeats the Wood Group, and successfully converts his gang into a legal business, rising to become a commercial titan alongside Blair.

In his previous life, Kent kindly advised his father-in-law's family to accept a compensation of ten million for the demolition, only to be treated like a dog and imprisoned for three years, ultimately meeting a tragic end. After being reborn, the Chambers family faced another demolition. This time, Kent refrained from giving any advice, even agreeing to be kicked out by his wife. He allowed them to demand an outrageous price, arguing with the developer from ten million to one hundred million. Kent, relying on his memories from his previous life, decided to buy an old house in the neighboring village while his ex-wife's family continued to create a scene there. Unbeknownst to him, the developer had quietly changed their plans, and the old house became part of the demolition project. The next day, Kent received a contract worth millions for the demolition! In this life, it was his turn to be the millionaire.

Dorian Valmont, crown prince of the ancient Navorin era, awakens as a 6-year-old child in modern times after a drunken accident. Finding himself in the powerful modern Valmont family, he faces complex family dynamics and ruthless power struggles.Using his ancient imperial wisdom, courage, and extraordinary talents, young Dorian gradually establishes his place within the family hierarchy. His remarkable intelligence and mature insights win over his grandmother, who becomes his strongest ally in navigating modern family politics while he adapts to contemporary life with his princely bearing intact.

Justin Stockwell is paralyzed in a car accident caused by his brother Dustin's betrayal, becoming bitter and violent. Dawn Whiting becomes his caregiver for the high salary to pay her child's medical bills, enduring his abuse. Justin realizes Dawn resembles a woman from a one-night stand years ago and discovers she had a son, Taylor. To confirm if Taylor is his child, he goes to a club and shockingly finds Dustin there—his betrayer brother is now Dawn's fiance. Learning Dawn is indeed his past lover, Justin plots to claim both her and the child.

James Grant was kidnapped when he was a kid and stayed ten years in the orphanage. When he finally found his family, his family made him take the blame for illegally running a casino, instead of his adopted brother, Yale. During the days in jail, James met the Card King, Jack Warren. Jack taught James all his gambling skills and asked James to use these skills against gambling. After getting out of jail, James decided to take revenge and protect his friends from the orphanage.

Jason Smith was the heir of Smith Ent., the nation's leading entertainment company.However, his pursuit of his driver's daughter, Abby Smith, ended up costing him everything he had and brought him to a tragic end.Unexpectedly, he was reborn. Being granted a second chance at life, Jason embarked on a path of revenge. On the very stage where Abby had risen to fame in his previous life, Jason shattered her spotlight with his original music. He then helped his first love, Nora Dale, achieve overnight fame with three powerful original tracks.

Felix Lynch sold his company three years ago to save his girlfriend, Theodora Scott, from her family's bankruptcy. At the same time, he hid his cancer diagnosis and ended their relationship to spare her pain. Despite quietly supporting her through tough times, Theodora resented him for leaving and made his life difficult. When she learned the truth about his sacrifices, Theodora was deeply moved and rekindled her love for Felix. Together, they overcame their past and reunited in love.

Chris Packett and his family have crossed over from the Immortal Realms to the modern world. His mother, once an Archlord in the Immortal Realms, has become the mayor of a city. His father, formerly a master of alchemy, is now passionate about technological research. His elder sister has become an actress, specializing in fantasy dramas with an uncanny sense of realism.Chris is the most laid-back of them all. He was once dragged out of his idle life by his mother to save the country during a crisis. Eventually, she forces him to join a tech company, posing as an ordinary employee to protect the CEO lady.However, things take a turn when Chris accidentally adds the CEO, Leona, to the family group chat. Leona believes Chris is just a regular guy and assumes his family's messages are full of exaggerations. In the end, she discovers that every member of Chris's family is a hidden powerhouse.

Ten years ago, Flainn emerged as the champion of the Global Forging Contest but became infamous after the mysterious death of his master, Dashiel. Living in obscurity, his life takes a turn when Dashiel's daughter, Maryln, seeks his help to restore her father's Dragon Sword for an upcoming competition. Reluctantly agreeing,Flainn risks exposure as his extraordinary skills are revealed during the forging process.

Intern doctor, Harvey York, hit rock bottom when his girlfriend betrayed him. After inheriting his family's medical and martial arts knowledge, his life began to turn around!

Chase Long was once a golden child, his life shining as brilliantly as the stars. However, an unexpected storm dragged him into a conspiracy involving his mother-in-law’s murder, completely derailing the trajectory of his life.

Misunderstanding his father, Topher, to dislike his mother, Rain, six-year-old adorable child Hulk yearned to reunite with his biological mother. Upon finding Rain, he endeavored to forge a strong connection between his parents, aiming to mend their relationship. However, fearing renewed discord if their true identities were revealed, he covertly assisted in concealing their pasts, playing a role in uniting them and bringing their family back together.

Shawn, heir to the renowned Divine Health Clinic, was left severely wounded during a robbery—until a chance encounter saved his life. The head of the prestigious Chester family happened upon the scene and rescued him. Grateful for their intervention, Shawn vowed to repay the debt by serving the Chesters, using his medical expertise to treat their young mistress, Minae, who suffered from a rare aging syndrome. For three years, Shawn worked tirelessly, elevating the Chester family's reputation while secretly restoring Minae's health. Yet, unaware of his true identity, Minae constantly tested his patience with mistrust. When his term of service finally ended, Shawn left, determined to reclaim his rightful place. Without his treatment, Minae's condition worsened. Desperate, she turned to Divine Health Clinic for help, only to discover that the master physician she had dismissed was none other than Shawn himself.