

Legendary New York lawyer Arthur Vance was entrusted by Richard, a Wall Street tycoon and childhood friend, to defend Richard's son Eric. However, Arthur discovered that Eric was the serial rapist who had brutalized and murdered his own daughter. He turned against Eric in court and, with irrefutable evidence, secured a death sentence for him. Grieving the loss of his son, Richard conspired with lawyers to fabricate evidence and frame Arthur, ruining his reputation. Fortunately, with the help of his assistant Amy and his adversary Professor Grant, Arthur was able to clear his name. Afterwards, Arthur continued to fight against Richard's insurance crime syndicate. Richard's plot to kidnap Arthur's daughter and force him to drop the case also fell through. In the end, Richard was convicted on multiple charges and sentenced to life imprisonment, while Arthur upheld his belief in equality before the law.

A jealous, domineering, romantic warlord marshal drives the story.The original Maeve Wilder didn't accidentally drown—she was murdered. In the treacherous governor's mansion filled with scheming hearts, Maeve must find the real killer to survive. She's the legal wife of Marshal Samuel Graham, while her half-sister serves as his concubine. The mansion also houses the old matriarch (Samuel's grandmother) and four other concubines. Beneath the calm surface lurks deadly danger—even her own husband Samuel avoids her.Surrounded by enemies, Maeve uses her exceptional medical skills and intelligence to gradually earn Samuel's trust and uncover the truth behind her "accidental" fall into the well. One by one, seemingly innocent "accidents" reveal their sinister nature—the mansion is a gilded cage that devours people. Meanwhile, Samuel becomes captivated by Maeve's sudden transformation. From coldly watching her survive dangers to rescuing her from fire and water, Samuel finally realizes—he's fallen for her.