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La princesa Isabella, perteneciente a la Dinastía Solaria y famosa por sus impresionantes logros militares, despertó los celos del emperador, quien temía que su poder pudiera eclipsar el trono. En un acto de traición, el emperador organizó una emboscada dentro del palacio para asesinarla. Durante esta, Emilio Serrano, su esposo, murió mientras la protegía. Al volver a abrir los ojos, Isabella descubre que ha renacido como la esposa de un magnate en la era moderna. No solo tiene un esposo frío e indiferente que guarda un sorprendente parecido con Emilio, sino que también debe enfrentarse a una concubina intrigante que constantemente busca perjudicarla. Como la digna princesa que es, Isabella no está dispuesta a tolerar tales afrentas. Así inicia su nueva vida en la modernidad, reestructurando la poderosa familia, esforzándose por amasar una fortuna y manejando una peculiar relación de matrimonio contractual con su distante esposo.

A family conspiracy put Molly’s life in danger, but mafia boss Jack helped her survive and rise from the ashes. Little did they know, a greater conspiracy was awaiting them...

Há três anos, a General Julia Costa do Reino de António foi inesperadamente ferida em batalha. Ao acreditar por engano que Pedro Silva era seu salvador, ela se apaixonou profundamente por ele. Ela escondeu sua verdadeira identidade e começou uma vida humilde ao seu lado, montando uma pequena barraca no mercado, satisfeita em viver uma vida comum. No entanto, às escondidas, Pedro, desesperado para pagar suas dívidas de jogo, conspirou com sua amante, Mia, para vender Julia a um tirano local. No momento em que o vilão chegou à barraca de Julia, seus três irmãos há muito desaparecidos souberam de seu paradeiro e, ao ouvirem a notícia, correram grandes distâncias até o mercado.

In his past life, Harrison Cowan abandoned his own daughter for a widow, raising her two sons instead. In his old age, when he fell ill, his adopted sons refused to even pay a mere hundred thousand for his surgery. Given a second chance at life, Harrison is determined to make amends. No longer willing to play the role of a stepfather, he vows to work hard, make money, and devote his life to raising his biological daughter, living only for her from now on!

Mira kills her alpha's brother on her 18th birthday. To make matters worse, the alpha is Mira's mate and he witnesses that. Mira is relegated to be a slave and locked in a dungeon. She's in deep distress. Will a visit from the alpha king bring an unexpected turn?

George, the heir to a wealthy family, was saved by Melody when they were children. He gave her a lucky necklace and promised to find her when they grew up and repay the favor. After years of searching in vain, George marries a woman with a crippled leg. He lets others bully her, even causing her to miss her mother's last moments. She asks for a divorce, and George discovers too late that she was Melody all along. Realizing how badly he treated her, George decides to get her back. But Melody also runs into trouble when she goes back to her father who always disliked her, and her tormenting stepmother and stepsister. Will Melody be able to get back what she deserves?

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 precisa de dinheiro para salvar um orfanato, enquanto William é um bilionário que odeia interesseiras. Embora eles se casem repentinamente, William decide esconder sua fortuna, pensando que Lila pode estar apenas atrás de seu dinheiro. Com o passar do tempo, William se apaixona profundamente por Lila... o problema é que ela odeia mentirosos mais do que qualquer outra pessoa.

Paul Smith, CEO of Horizon Group, had it all—until his own adopted children and former college friend Lewis stabbed him in the back. Forced into bankruptcy, he watched his empire crumble while grappling with his mother's failing health and furious employees demanding back pay. Just when all seemed lost, Dylan Walker stepped in, offering him a lifeline at his own firm. At the Tech Chip Competition, Paul staged a stunning comeback, leading his team to victory and landing a game-changing deal. Meanwhile, justice caught up with Lewis and his co-conspirators—their schemes finally earning them a one-way ticket to prison.

6 anos atrás - Laís era uma Jovem mimada de uma familia rica, acostumada a viver sem preocupar com as coisas. Por outro lado, Sérgio nasceu de uma família humilde, mas era um jovem talentoso, com futuro promissor. 6 anos depois - Laís se torna uma mãe solteira, lutando para sobreviver, mergulhada na miséria. Já o Sérgio, é uma figura de destaque na lista de bilionários da Forbes, um homem de status incomparáve. Após o reencontro, com os olhos cheios de raiva, Sérgio sussura proximo ao ouvido dele: “Laís, graças a você que eu cheguei a esta posição.” Ela ergue os pescoços, segurando as lágrimas, e abre um sorriso: “ Então o Sr. Ribeiro devia me agradecer. Se não fosso por mim, você ainda seria um jovem na situação de miséria!” Mais tarde, Sérgio a intimida até a parede e, com voz carregada de raiva e sofrência, diz: “Como você teve a coragem de se casar e ter filhos com outro homem?”

Talented jewelry designer Ada Prescott's life has hit a low point after her boyfriend cheated on her and her sister falsely accused her of plagiarism. While getting drunk in a bar, she accidentally meets her ex-boyfriend's uncle, Max Worthington, the heir to a powerful plutocracy. By mistake, the two become a contractual couple. At first, Ada doesn't have a crush on Max and wants to end the relationship, but as they get along, Ada gradually falls in love with his thoughtfulness. And Max on Ada is early "premeditation" - Ada has not remembered, years ago in an encounter, he actually fell in love with her at first sight...

Isabella hid her wealthy identity for the sake of her loved one Luka, anonymously funding all his dreams. However, once Luka gained success, he abandoned Isabella because of her poverty and turned to marry the wealthy heiress Vita. Heartbroken, Isabella accepted a marriage proposal from Aiden, the billionaire who had been secretly admiring her. Together, they vowed to ensure Luka gets the punishment he deserved...

Abigail married Jonathan three years ago, but his family believed she did so for their money. The in-law's dislike and a looming homewrecker pushed Abigail to a breaking point, with Jonathan's indifference being the last straw. Seeing Abigail beyond disheartened and ready to leave, it was to Jonathan's surprise to learn the things Abigail endured these three years. Even more to Jonathan's surprise, Abigail is revealed to be... As the truth unveiled and misunderstandings lifted, will the two rekindle their love in the end?

Fiona's father is addicted to gambling and plunges their family into poverty, making it even harder for Fiona to support her bed-ridden mother. Fiona has no choice but to work in a club. However, as fate would have it, Fiona meets the gangster boss Leonard and saves his life. But who could have thought she’d get herself pregnant that night......

Linden Barrow and Lena Wells were arranged to marry by their families without ever meeting each other. After Lena unexpectedly becomes pregnant, she raises their son, Asher Barrow, on her own. Six years later, Linden returns to the country and unknowingly rescues his own son, unaware of the truth, and mistakenly believes Lena has been unfaithful. However, as they work together, they become attracted to each other, the misunderstandings gradually clear up, and they eventually reconcile, leading to a happy life together.

No matter what life throws your way, keep moving forward.

Ana Cruz, uma jovem rica que nunca foi a favorita de sua família, é obrigada a casar com Celso Alves, um herdeiro de uma família poderosa, por um acordo entre as famílias. No entanto, Eva Lima, uma mulher ambiciosa, deseja tomar o lugar de Ana e trama para incriminá-la, fazendo com que Celso acredite que Ana é uma mulher desonesta. Em meio a esse jogo de amor e ódio dentro do mundo dos ricos, Ana demonstra uma força inabalável, enfrentando a pressão de ambas as famílias Alves e Cruz, enquanto desvenda as armações de Eva. Quando Celso descobre a verdade, ele se arrepende profundamente, mas Ana, após passar por mal-entendidos, traições e até perder a memória, consegue se reerguer. Com seus dois filhos, ela parte para o exterior, onde constrói uma carreira de sucesso na medicina.

Aspiring painter Celine Anderson catches boyfriend Daniel cheating with her half sister Bella at a banquet. Seeking revenge, she kisses a stranger, Theodore Kane, who happens to be a major art investor and a billionaire. Theodore proposes marriage to appease his mother for her surgery, and Celine agrees if he grants her three wishes. Theodore must marry by 35 to inherit his family's fortune, and his siblings try to thwart the union. Amidst the chaos, Celine discovers her true identity.