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Hope Ellison, an andrologist, unexpectedly encounters Devin Heath, the heir to a wealthy family. To clear her wrongly accused father’s name, she conceals her identity as the daughter of a former billionaire and agrees to a marriage of convenience with Devin, who is being pressured into marriage by his grandmother. Despite their initial animosity, their time together fosters genuine feelings, and after overcoming numerous challenges, they reveal the truth and find happiness together.

Tiana, the daughter of the Chudy family, was abducted when she was born. Her brother Bennett, fearing their mother's blame, swapped her with another baby, Roslyn, at the time of the abduction, falsely claiming that the kidnapped child was a janitor's daughter. Tiana was raised by Liala and eventually employed by Chudy Group due to her talent. On her first day at the company, she was bullied by Roslyn for saving a colleague. Bennett noticed the resemblance between Tiana and his long-lost sister, delved further into the investigation, and uncovered the truth, confirming that Tiana was indeed his sister. He vowed to protect his sister from harm. With the mystery of Tiana's identity unraveled, her future got brighter under her brother's protection.

Six years ago, Luke Kranz gave his life to protect Ava Ewing. Ever since, she has carried the weight of both her family and career alone, tirelessly struggling to save enough for her daughter Ellie’s heart surgery. Just when she thought she had no time for anything else, Evan Foster returns after years abroad, reentering her life with unresolved resentment and buried emotions. Unable to let go of the past, he keeps pushing her, testing her boundaries, and stirring up everything she tried to leave behind.

The story primarily revolves around the main female protagonist Caitlyn May and the male lead Louis Montgomery. Caitlyn’s parents were killed when she was six years old, leaving her to grow up in an orphanage. Later, due to the connection between her parents’ death and the Montgomery family, she marries Louis Montgomery, the second son of the Montgomery family. After their marriage, the couple faces numerous misunderstandings and obstacles. Initially, they both mistakenly believe that the other has a crush on their first love. However, as the plot develops, these misunderstandings gradually unravel. Louis begins to actively pursue his wife, and ultimately, the two come together.

General Henry Nolan is bestowed the title of the North Lord, adorned with the regal ceremonial robe and the legendary Dragon Sword of Astil. Yet, his ascendancy is overshadowed by betrayal from within, leaving him with a shattered mind and crippled legs, while his wife, Jean Shaw, becomes the subject of scorn and ridicule. Young scion Alex Cook, captivated by the allure of Jean’s beauty, seeks to claim her for his own and inflicts a grievous blow upon Henry. However, in an unexpected turn of events, this act triggers a resurgence of Henry’s faculties. From the depths of despair to the pinnacle of power, Henry’s journey, marked by unwavering resolve and unyielding determination, sees him emerge from the shadows with the unwavering support of Jean and her allies. Inspired by his wife's unwavering protection over the years, he vows to safeguard her for all eternity.

To save her sister, Eunice Xerri sold her first night for a hefty price, surrendering herself to a stranger, Chris Luke. A year later, at a gathering with her suitor Jelson Saint and his friends, Eunice unexpectedly crossed paths with Chris. Recognizing her at once, Chris pinned her against the wall, forcing her to flee in panic. Back in the private room, Jelson dragged her before Chris, revealing that he was the only one who possessed the medicine that could save her sister. Swallowing her pride, Eunice begged desperately for the drug, but Chris was relentless, intent on pulling her back into the chaos of that fateful night.

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?

Emperor of Averna, Jamie Scott, returned from a personally led victorious expedition, but was tricked by those around him. He discovered that the person he loved was actually his female general Harlee Watson. After Jamie Scott's death, he was reborn into the modern world and discovered that Harlee Watson was his contracted wife in this life. Jamie Scott swore that he would never love the wrong person again in this life, to make up for the regrets of his previous life. However, in this life, Harlee Watson liked someone else instead...

Olivia Turner loved Zacharias Larson for nine years, but in the tenth year, she found herself imprisoned by Zacharias's own hands. Falsely accused of her grandfather's death and giving birth to another man's child, Olivia faced a wrongful sentence. The true culprit behind the conspiracy was her sister, mistakenly raised by the Turner family and later recognized into the affluent Larson family. Deception, identity substitution, and framing orchestrated Olivia's downfall. It wasn't until the brink of death that Olivia discovered the truth. Yet, Zacharias, the one person she needed to believe her, remained skeptical. Only upon witnessing her lifeless body did he descend into madness.

To break a curse that foretold her death at 26, amateur Taoist Sherry descended the mountain, determined to marry her destined one, the aloof CEO Simon. With a lucky coin from her master and her cheerful spirit, she won over Simon, dispelled the curse, and melted his cold heart.

The Bell Mansion was engulfed in a massive fire, and the young heir, Alex Bell, barely managed to escape the inferno alive. Following his narrow escape, he underwent a clandestine facial transformation and reemerged with a new identity—Joel Clark—with the intention of seeking revenge by approaching his estranged wife, Sandy Lane.Sandy, haunted by lingering emotions for Alex, mistook Joel for her former husband due to their striking resemblance and unwittingly married him. Thus, the tale unfolds as Joel assumes his new identity and the intricate story of revenge, love, and mistaken identities takes shape.

After losing her parents, orphaned Clover is mistreated by her cruel relatives. Thankfully, compassionate couple George Davis and Debra Williams take her in after finding her grieving by her father’s grave. Determined to help her succeed, George and Debra make tremendous sacrifices to support Clover’s education. Their efforts pay off when Clover, now a renowned scientist, invents a revolutionary superchip. When Clover returns to her hometown as a successful professional, she is shocked to find her adoptive parents being abused by their biological son, Noah Davis. Driven by anger, she takes action against Noah. Despite her intervention, George and Debra continue to support Noah secretly, only to face his harsh betrayal and heartbreaking ingratitude in return.

Luis Earl and his three siblings were born into a poor rural family, where despite their humble existence, they found happiness together. However, tragedy struck when their parents drowned unexpectedly, leaving the already struggling family shattered. At just 10 years old, Luis found himself unable to care for his younger siblings alone. In desperation to ensure their safety, he endured great pain and begged others to take them in, a decision that would separate them for 20 years. Over the next two decades, Luis lost contact with his siblings due to life's changes. Consumed by guilt, regret, and remorse, he blamed himself for their separation and dedicated 20 years to finding them again. Their paths converged once more when Luis's younger sister, Anna, returned as the chairperson of the Earl Group.

Six years ago, a fateful night with a stranger led Zoe Xavier to become a single mother to Bobby. Cast out by her father and stepfamily, she faced the world alone, determined to care for her son despite his rare bleeding disorder. Years later, when Mr. Manson was playing matchmaker for his three sons at a café, Bobby showed up to find a date for his Mommy. To Mr. Manson's shock, Bobby beared an uncanny resemblance to his own sons in their childhood.

In her previous life, when Marlene's son falls ill, she calls her husband Wesley Hoffman for assistance, hoping he can contact their family doctor. However, Wesley claims that his best friend's son is also sick, and the doctor is attending to that child. As a result, their own son dies due to delayed medical treatment. When Marlene finds herself reborn to the time before her son's illness, her first action is to divorce that guy.

After a year of marriage, Noemi Delaney begins an internship at Pearlina Group, where her husband, Thorin Wheeler, serves as CEO. Thorin announces her internship at the company and instructs his staff to take good care of her. However, due to a misunderstanding, colleagues mistakenly believe that Cheryl Dulaney is the CEO's wife. Taking advantage of this mix-up, Cheryl claims the title and relentlessly bullies Noemi, with the management and other staff following suit to appease her. Eventually, Cheryl's deceit is uncovered, resulting in her and the complicit management being blacklisted in the entire design industry. Meanwhile, Noemi struggles to win over Thorin's mother, who initially disapproves of her. After enduring many trials, Thorin's mother eventually accepts Noemi, allowing her and Thorin to live a peaceful and happy life together.

While working part-time as a delivery girl, Trudy accidentally stumbled upon her boyfriend and her sister registering for marriage. Heartbroken, she rushed into a flash marriage with Henry, an Ubor driver. Henry agreed to marry Trudy to appease his mother's pressure for him to settle down, but he had been holding onto a promise he made five years ago to the girl who saved his life. In their marriage, Henry hid his true identity, but as they spent time together, he gradually became attracted to Trudy and realized his feelings for her. At the same time, under Henry's care, Trudy's heart began to open up to him, and she unexpectedly found herself falling for him. Just as Trudy worked hard to earn money and nurture their marriage, she discovered a shocking secret: this handsome Ubor driver was actually a billionaire CEO! Even more astonishing, Trudy was the girl from five years ago!

Yarina Jones, once the heir to the prestigious Jones family in Jonet, fell in love with Cheryl Zack, the daughter of a humble farming family. After failing to defy his family, he eloped with her. They had a son, but a sudden fire tragically separated them, leaving only a peace amulet as a keepsake. 18 years later, their son had established his own life, and Yarina never stopped searching for Cheryl. Fate, however, dealt a cruel blow —they crossed paths but didn't recognize each other. Now penniless, Cheryl and her adopted daughter endured constant hardship. Will they finally reunite and recognize each other?