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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.

Three months into her marriage with Xavier Hudson, the heir to a notorious gang family, Quinn Shelton is hit by tragedy when Xavier dies in a fatal car accident. At Xavier's funeral, factions within the Hudson family demand Quinn give up control of the family legacy. The unexpected return of Samuel, the second son, after years abroad, creates further discord, as some see him as a mere puppet fit to assume leadership. Surprisingly, Samuel mirrors Xavier in appearance but chooses to ally with Quinn, throwing his support behind her as she fights to retain authority.

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?

He used to be an illegitimate kid of an influential family, while she used to be kicked out from a wealthy family. Rosalee Chase thought her encounter with Ciaran Laurent was an accident. But three years later,Ciaran tried every possible way to get close to her and help her get back what was taken away from her. But, one day, he overheard that she said she couldn't fall for her.

Declan was once the Lord of Wealth but retired to the countryside twenty years ago due to his younger son Harvey's disabilities. More than a decade later, his other two children achieved remarkable success, but he quietly remained in the countryside, caring for Harvey. After saving Yvette, Declan married her and silently supported the rise of her family. However, as Yvette's close friend married into a wealthy family, Yvette gradually became dissatisfied with Declan, entered into an affair with the wealthy man Hector, and planned to divorce Declan. Before Declan's sixtieth birthday, Harvey inadvertently discovered Yvette and Hector's affair, was murdered, and his body was hidden. Declan launched a thrilling search for Harvey, while Yvette and Hector's betrayal gradually came to light, setting the stage for a dramatic conflict of divorce and crime resolution.

Eight years ago, Anna Lane, a D-list actress, married Caleb Scott, CEO of Scott Group, to fulfill her grandfather's wish. After unexpectedly becoming pregnant, she filed for divorce. Six years later, the Scott family discovers that her daughter, Nancy, is actually Caleb's child and begins searching for them.While Anna faces mistreatment on a film set, Caleb arrives to rescue them but doesn't recognize his daughter. At a banquet, Caleb's mother reveals Nancy's identity, and the truth comes out: Anna is Caleb's ex-wife. Caleb confesses his love, and they remarry, welcoming twins and achieving both love and career success.

In her past life, Faye was betrayed by her husband, Gavin Lynn. Obsessed with his brother's widow, Wilda,Gavin faked his own death, claimed he was his drowned twin Quinn, and left Faye and their daughter Delia in poverty. Faye, loyal and clueless, struggled to survive—even resorting to desperate means—and both she and Delia died tragically. Only after death did she learn Gavin, now as Quinn, lived happily with Wilda,abandoning them.Fueled by wrath and a thirst for justice, Faye is reborn. She wakes on the day of Gavin's pretended death. She swiftly cancels his registration and contacts her adoptive brother, Wade Gill. Though the Lynn family resists, Wade helps her stand up to them. In the end, Gavin and his kin face the karma.

Rosie Stone had been in a hidden romance with Captain Hector Shaw for five years,during which she gave up her chance for promotion and remained his co-pilot.However, she ended the relationship the moment she discovered Hector was involved with an ex. Instead, Rosie volunteered to fly solo as Blue Sky Airlines's first female captain and chose a new route that would never cross Hector's path.

Despised by his in-laws, Marshall leaves with his wife and daughter, only to reveal his true identity as Harrington Group’s new CEO. Facing betrayal and family rejection, he fights to reclaim his dignity and build a new life on his terms.

Sara y Juan tuvieron una relación inesperada que resultó en el nacimiento de Leo. Seis años después, Juan descubre la existencia del niño y comienza a buscarlo. Durante este tiempo, la relación entre Sara y Juan se va fortaleciendo y poco a poco nacen sentimientos, hasta que, después de una serie de eventos, Leo finalmente reconoce a su familia paterna, y Sara, respaldada por su hijo, comienza a vivir una vida mejor.

Lila necesita dinero para salvar un orfanato, así que se casa precipitadamente con William, pensando que es un pobre tipo. Pero después de enamorarse de él, descubre que en realidad es el CEO más rico de la ciudad......el problema es que ella odia a los mentirosos más que a nadie.

Cuando Lilian Grey es obligada a casarse con el temido jefe mafioso Adam Steel, su vida se convierte en un peligroso juego de pasión y engaños. Su papel de esposa pronto se transforma en el de sirvienta al descubrirse que Adam está casado en secreto con otra mujer. Viviendo bajo el mismo techo con la esposa de Adam y su enigmático hermano, Lilian destapa mentiras familiares, el misterio de un baile de máscaras y enfermedades fingidas, mientras lucha con deseos prohibidos. Pero cada paso hacia el amor la acerca a enemigos ocultos más cercanos de lo que jamás imaginó.

Lila necesita dinero para salvar un orfanato, así que se casa precipitadamente con William, pensando que es un pobre tipo. Pero después de enamorarse de él, descubre que en realidad es el CEO más rico de la ciudad......el problema es que ella odia a los mentirosos más que a nadie.

Após um grave acidente de carro, a menina de 7 anos, Isabella Wellington, foi abandonada depois de ter seu sangue drenado por membros malignos da família para manter seu próprio irmão vivo. 17 anos depois, Olivia luta para enfrentar o bullying brutal dos Wellingtons, para quem ela trabalha. Desconhecido para os Wellingtons, a filha alvo do bullying, criada por um zelador, Olivia, é na verdade Isabella Wellington, a preciosidade perdida que eles estiveram buscando por 17 anos.

Luciana Bridge caught her husband Alex cheating on her just as she was about to tell him the good news that she was pregnant with his baby after artificial insemination. Then she learnt of the sperm mix-up that has left her carrying the child of powerful billionaire David Carlson. Lulu moves into David's mansion to become his secret surrogate and openly fiancée, only to discover that he wants more than just her surrogacy services.

Na sua vida passada, Gisele era profundamente apaixonada por Diogo, mas foi traída e morreu por causa dele. Antes de morrer, descobriu os sentimentos de Miguel por ela. Depois de renascer, Gisele decidiu se vingar cruelmente de Diogo e compensar Miguel. Diogo, ingênuo, caiu, passo a passo, na armadilha que ela preparou. No final, Gisele viveu feliz ao lado de Miguel.

Lila needs money to save an orphanage, while William is a billionaire who hates gold-diggers. Though they suddenly become married, William decides to hide his riches thinking that Lila could just be after his money. As time passes, William falls deeply in love with Lila… problem is, she hates liars more than anyone else.

Yvonne Patton, a woman once blinded by love, has been reborn. This time, she faces Liam, the man who betrayed her, stole her family's wealth, and caused her death in her previous life. With a cold smile, she vows, 'Watch how I make you pay in this life!' Having avenged her past, Yvonne finds true love. But she never expected that the loyal man by her side, Yasir, is actually the heir to the prestigious Brooks family!