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A wealthy young woman Tessa Fraser conceals her identity and marries an ordinary man. In her married life, her mother-in-law mistreats her and her husband cheats on her. The other woman turns out to be the daughter of a maid at the Frasers’ who has been impersonating Tessa and deceiving others. After discovering the true nature of her husband and his family, Tessa returns to her wealthy family with her child, fiercely confronting her husband and the mistress, making them regret their actions.

Four years ago, on the day of his arranged marriage to Shirley, Justin fled abroad, leaving everything behind. After years away, he returned, seeking the help of a divorce lawyer to end his marriage—unaware that the lawyer he had chosen is none other than his estranged wife, Shirley. In a twist of fate, Shirley herself did not recognize her husband and eagerly took on the case. Thus began a series of comedic and heartfelt misunderstandings as the two unknowingly navigate the complexities of love, fate, and second chances.

In her past life, Yasmin donated bone marrow to her father, Howard Lester, who was suffering from a severe illness. However, her family only favored her sister, Ruby. As Yasmin's health worsened, she passed away tragically amidst her family's misunderstanding and indifference. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself reborn. Determined to change her fate and reclaim everything she lost, Yasmin participated in a movie audition. She became famous for her emotional crying scenes and was taken care of by her mother's best friend, Chelsea Ford. With Chelsea's help, Yasmin exposed Ruby's true nature, revealing to her father that her late mother had been his true love, leaving him filled with regret. Despite everything, the kind-hearted Yasmin still donated bone marrow to save her father. Cherished by those around her, Yasmin grew up happily and ultimately had her own fulfilling life.

The rural-born college student Cynthia inadvertently helped Cyril's grandmother, who had been deceived, but Cyril mistakenly believed she was a scam artist. However, to fulfill his seriously ill grandmother's wish, Cyril and Cynthia hastily got married. While Cyril was at a club with friends, he encountered Cynthia, who was working there to earn money. Due to a series of misunderstandings, Cyril became more convinced that Cynthia was someone who would sell herself for money. In a fit of anger, he prepared to leave, but when he saw Cynthia being harassed by a customer, he couldn't bear it and stepped in to defend her. Cyril's friends threw a party to celebrate his marriage and specifically invited Cynthia to serve in the private room, nearly exposing Cyril's true identity. After the party, the club manager, trying to please Cyril, drugged Cynthia and sent her to Cyril's room. Cyril mistakenly thought Cynthia was selling herself for money and instructed his secretary to draft a divorce agreement. Once the misunderstandings were clarified, their relationship began to deepen.

William Coffey and Shelly Richards had been together for years, deeply in love. But just before they could get married, tragedy struck—William's sister Lea died in an incident involving Shelly's younger brother. The Coffey family was devastated and blamed Shelly, their grief turning into resentment. While William was in the hospital, his mother forced Shelly to leave. At the time, Shelly was already pregnant, but with nowhere to turn, she had no choice but to leave the country. Five years later, Shelly returned and ran into William again. The feelings he had buried for so long came rushing back. He still resented her for disappearing without a word, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stop loving her.

Yana Yawner, the Divine Doctor, was determined to fulfill her mother's last wish and become a grandmaster by studying the Poison Manual. However, the book was a treasured heirloom of the Gayton family, and the only way to get it to marry into the family and bear a child. Meanwhile, Zackery Gayton was desperately seeking the Divine Doctor for his adopted son's mysterious illness. The two got married out of convenience and, through a series of misunderstandings, gradually understood and fell in love with each other, living a happy life ever after.

The drama unfolds the tale of the Brian family, the most prominent and wealthy household, notorious for favoring sons over daughters. Mia, who married into the family, switched her newly born daughter to a male infant because the family preferred a Grandson. In this way, they successfully inherited the family fortune. She entrusted the female infant to Thea Jake, who took the money but abandoned the baby. Thankfully, a scavenger found the baby and raised her through hardship and adversity. Twenty years later, Sean, the heir to the Brian family, had a one-night stand with Julie Grant, who happened to be Mia's daughter. He was touched by Julie's love for her scavenger father and then married her. However, the unexpected occurred when Thea presented her daughter as the lost heiress to Mia. In an effort to ensure her supposed daughter's marriage into the Brian family, Mia subjected Julie to relentless humiliation and oppression, all to coerce her into divorcing Sean. She even tried to kill Julie to bolster her daughter's position. When the truth is finally revealed, will Julie forgive her mother, who repeatedly sought to drive her to the brink of death?

Nancy Shelton sought revenge on her scumbag ex by falsely claiming that Jeffrey Lester, Johnsburg's wealthiest man, was her boyfriend. However, fate took an unexpected turn when Jeffrey overheard her and became intrigued by her. In a surprising twist, he proposed marriage to bring good fortune to his terminally ill grandmother. They agreed that once his grandmother recovered, they would part ways. But as time passed, love began to blossom between them. Jeffrey soon discovered that Nancy was the legendary Dr. Raven he had been searching for. What started as a marriage of convenience transformed into a passionate love story.

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.

A sudden car accident transforms Marcel Randall, the top billionaire of the Oplacor nation, into a vegetative patient. His girlfriend Lauryn Logan, unaware of his true identity, remains unwaveringly committed. Enduring contempt and mockery, she works desperately to earn money, with her sole aim being to keep Marcel alive. After six years, Marcel awakens and witnesses the woman who struggled relentlessly in dire circumstances for his survival. Overwhelmed with emotion, Marcel vows to never let anyone who has ever insulted Lauryn go unpunished, determining that all the world's honor shall ultimately belong to her.

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.

Julia Muhl was on the verge of drowning when her cruel sister taunted her from the shore, revealing a brutal truth—Julia had been betrayed by both her sister and her boyfriend, Roy Clark. Once, Julia was willing to give up everything to elope with Roy, but at that moment, it all seemed like a cruel joke. It turned out that Roy, the deceitful general manager of Clark Group, was actually her sister's secret lover, and together, they had conspired to ruin her. He even told Julia to her face that she was nothing more than a pawn in his scheme to seize Gray Group. Just as Julia was about to lose her life, Alex Gray, the man who had been secretly guarding her, sacrificed himself to save her. Devastated, Julia lost her will to live. One moment she is drowning, and the next, she awakes in shock. She has been reborn to the past, on the very day she eloped with Roy. Realizing she has been granted a second chance, Julia vows to make the right choice this time. She will seek revenge on the deceitful pair and embrace her true love, Alex. Julia soon starts her revenge. She puts her scheming sister in her place and reconciles with Alex, who is furious about her eloping with Roy. Alex declares that Julia will always be his wife, and this time, Julia willingly acknowledges it. However, her sister refuses to back down, now even setting her sights on Julia's position as Mrs. Gray. Meanwhile, their father also tries to use Alex for his own business gains, but Julia, remembering the tragic outcome of her previous life, works to prevent history from repeating itself. Together, Julia and Alex face numerous challenges, ultimately defeating their enemies and finding happiness in each other’s arms.

The humble villager, Charles Leigh, was forced to jump off a building after requesting his unpaid wages from Mark Zabel to fund his son's tuition fees. Eight years later, his son, Zachary Leigh, has become a successful man and is set to marry Mark's daughter, Winona Zabel. Meanwhile, Charles, who broke his leg in the fall, can't afford treatment and now makes a living by planting vegetables. Upon hearing about his son's wedding, he rushes to the hotel to join the ceremony. However, Zachary despises him and refuses to acknowledge him as his father.

Menard Group's heiress Nerissa gave up everything for love. After her boyfriend Brian Shaffer lost his hearing and speech in a car accident, she walked out on her wealthy family, faked being mute, and spent three years by his side. But once he regained his voice, he turned his back on her. Ashamed of his past and the "mute" girlfriend who stood by him, Brian drifted into the arms of another. Betrayed and heartbroken, Nerissa finally walked away. She was reclaiming her life, her name, and her future. With Michael Yeager by her side, she was done being silent. It was her time to speak, love, and rise.

On a blind date, Tina unexpectedly married a stranger. She anticipated a polite and ordinary life, but her husband turned out to be an affectionate and omnipresent support. Whenever she faced challenges, he effortlessly resolved them, attributing it to luck. It wasn't until later that she discovered he was the wealthiest man in Jackson City, and his love for her knew no bounds.

Jason, the Great Warrior in Shanor, had retreated into a life as a fishmonger after his wife was brutally murdered. Fifteen years later, his daughter Stella was abducted, prompting him to embark on a journey to find her. Crushing criminal organizations led by Austin, he unraveled the Four Families' tangled feuds in Southland. Ultimately, he rescued his daughter, exposed the conspiracy, and returned to a peaceful life.

Betrayed by Zayn Lewis, Yelena Gunn lost everything—her family, her future, and her life in childbirth. But fate grants her a second chance. Reborn with newfound clarity, she sees Zayn for who he truly is and, with Jasper Steele by her side, vows revenge. With calculated strikes at work and home, she brings down Zayn, delivering the final blow at his grand birthday banquet. As he loses everything, Yelena finds a new beginning. This time, she chooses love and happiness, accepting Jasper's proposal and stepping into a future where she is no longer a victim—but a victor.

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.