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Grace Smith's father, Lucas Brown, brings his illegitimate daughter Sophia Brown into the Smith family using a fake paternity test and falsely claims that Grace is not their biological daughter. Grace's birth mother, Helen Smith, never doubts this deception and even tortures and mistreats Grace for Sophia's sake. Sophia schemes to have Grace sleep with a homeless man, but unexpectedly, Grace encounters Eric Moore, a powerful figure in the city. When Grace has nowhere to turn, she seeks Eric's help after discovering she is pregnant with his child. They have a flash marriage, and from then on, Grace enjoys a life of being doted on by her wealthy in-laws while getting revenge on those who wronged her.

Jack Schulz was the biological son of Jennifer Lynn, a respected surgeon. Due to a misunderstanding with his father, Jennifer resented Jack but favored her adopted son, Matthew Zane—the child of her former lover. After Matthew hit Jack with a car, Jack suffered internal bleeding and was rushed to the hospital. Doctors repeatedly called Jennifer for consent to operate, but she refused to believe the situation.Losing hope, Jack gave up on survival. Matthew found Jack's kidney donation form and secretly changed it to authorize full organ donation. Meanwhile, Jennifer was desperately seeking a heart for Matthew. Unaware of the truth, she ended up dissecting her own son and transplanting his organs into Matthew. Though the body looked familiar, she believed Matthew—until a DNA report confirmed the donor was her real son. Only then did she realize the devastating truth.

Caden, the youngest scientist, faced a tragic life due to family conflicts. After being reborn, he decided to distance himself from his original family and live for himself. In this new life, Caden no longer remained weak; he proved his abilities to his deskmate, his family, his classmates, and even to the entire nation and the world. He established himself as a once-in-a-millennium genius.

Twenty-three years ago, Jane Potter swapped her newborn daughter for a baby boy to secure her place in the wealthy Stark family. She branded a family emblem on her daughter's shoulder, hoping they would reunite one day. Now, that boy—Matt Stark—has inherited the Stark empire, while the rightful heiress, Willow Kent, has struggled to survive. Desperate to save her ailing adoptive mother, she works at a nightclub, where fate takes an unexpected turn. She mistakes Matt for a criminal and unintentionally leaves him injured. From that moment, their lives become intertwined in ways neither could have imagined.

On the day of Valeria Castle's engagement, her mother, Marilyn Castle, arrives at the banquet disguised as a cleaner, only to face humiliation from the Hardy family. A wealthy woman fights her over a parking spot, her future mother-in-law enforces strict household rules, and her fiancé demands an outrageous betrothal gift. But Marilyn soon reveals her true identity. Wayne Cuddy, Aaron Shaw, and Basil Brady step in with a billion-dollar dowry, instantly turning the tide. From that moment on, she proves her strength time and again, expertly resolving the crisis at Price Corp. In the end, as foreign capital threatens their empire, she takes Valeria abroad—ready for the next battle.

After losing her father, Nora Smith moves with her mother into the Lowe family, where she suffers constant bullying from her stepbrothers and relentless humiliation. Her mother urges her to remain silent, but everything changes when she discovers her stepfather's plan to marry her off to her lazy stepbrother, Xavier Lowe. Refusing to accept this fate, Nora hides her acceptance to a top university and escapes, taking on odd jobs to support herself while secretly pursuing her studies. Years later, her exceptional talent catches the attention of Rivelle's leading company, Grant Corp, which funds her studies abroad. Now, at 27, Nora returns as a powerful and influential figure, determined to reclaim her life.

A long-planned conspiracy, a life that is switched. Charlotte Barlow, the daughter of the wealthy Goodman family, is swapped at birth by the maid Danielle Fuller with her own daughter. Overnight, Charlotte Barlow, who should have been the family's pride and joy, is reduced to a servant's daughter and suffers constant abuse. Meanwhile, Stella Goodman, who should have lived in poverty, becomes the pampered heiress. By chance, Charlotte saves her birth mother, Britney Goodman, and is brought into the Goodman family. Fearing the truth would be exposed, Danielle, who works as Britney's maid, schemes to frame Charlotte, causing her to be wrongfully accused. Stella, who accidentally discovers she is the "fake heiress", also fears her true identity would be revealed. The two conspire with Jordan Goodman, Britney's live-in husband, to poison Britney while repeatedly framing Charlotte, causing her birth mother to misunderstand her! Fortunately, Lionel Goodman, the family's adopted son, helps Charlotte uncover the truth. The two fall in love as they get to know each other and provide mutual comfort and support.

Having stayed fifteen years at an orphanage, Natalie Shawn was taken back to the Lynch family when she was fifteen. However, her parents cared only about their adopted daughter, Vicky Lynch. Vicky could hear Natalie's thoughts and stole all of the hit songs Natalie wrote. After being accused by Vicky of plagiarism, Natalie got killed by Vicky's crazy fans. When Natalie was reborn, she decided to fight back.

At seven, Hailey left her mother Claire to avoid burdening her during cancer. Years later, now a billionaire, Claire eventually finds Hailey—betrayed by her fiancé and about to be harmed by his mistress, Claire, furious, pulled out a gun…

Paisley Jenkins, a war correspondent, gave up her career to become a housewife after getting married and having a child. Ten years later, her husband, Lucas, gifts Paisley’s late mother’s camera to his "little sister," Sophia. Paisley discovers Lucas and Sophia’s ambiguous relationship, and their daughter, Anna, idolizes Sophia. Heartbroken, Paisley applies to return to the warzone. Her news director warns her, "War correspondents must stay until the conflict ends"—implying she might not come back alive. Paisley files for divorce, but Lucas dismisses it.

On the day of Valeria Castle's engagement, her mother, Marilyn Castle, arrives at the banquet disguised as a cleaner, only to face humiliation from the Hardy family. A wealthy woman fights her over a parking spot, her future mother-in-law enforces strict household rules, and her fiancé demands an outrageous betrothal gift. But Marilyn soon reveals her true identity. Wayne Cuddy, Aaron Shaw, and Basil Brady step in with a billion-dollar dowry, instantly turning the tide. From that moment on, she proves her strength time and again, expertly resolving the crisis at Price Corp. In the end, as foreign capital threatens their empire, she takes Valeria abroad—ready for the next battle.

Lynn, a girl born in a remote mountainous region, worked diligently to gain admission to a prestigious university. However, her father, who favored sons over daughters, refused to support her aspirations and even went so far as to tear up her acceptance letter. In contrast, her mother sold her blood to help fund Lynn's education. Five years later, Lynn achieved remarkable success and envisioned building factories in her hometown to uplift all the villagers. However, the villagers mistakenly perceived her as a foot massage worker. In reality, she was the CEO of Honor Group.

Christie, a struggling single mother, steps in for the wealthy socialite Sophie Yates on a blind date with the returning commander, Sewell Lewis, in a desperate bid to save her ailing son. Little does she know, she is the very woman he has been searching for over five long years—the one he never forgot. As the blind date spirals out of control, Christie tries to avoid him, but her true identity begins to surface. Caught between lies and genuine feelings, Sewell's pursuit becomes unwavering. Amid the chaos and heartache, their tangled paths finally converge, and they embrace the honesty of their love.

The Smith family welcomed a pair of twins, and an expert claimed one a lucky star and the other a curse. He predicted that the lucky twin would become the top scholar in eighteen years. Their grandmother, valuing boys over girls, was certain that the elder brother, Joel Smith, was the fortunate one and tried to kill his sister. A kind maid, Ivy Lake, saved Zoe Smith, who was then raised as a servant in her own home. Years later, both siblings make three wishes, and soon, the Smith family becomes the richest in Halton. Their faith in Joel deepens, and Zoe suffers even harsher treatment—until the scholar's plaque arrives. To everyone's shock, the so-called cursed girl, Zoe Smith, is actually the real top scholar!

Jane Arnold was imprisoned on her wedding day after being falsely accused of killing Francis Wooten's sister Jennifer Wooten. Jane gave birth to her daughter Bunny in prison. Years later, Bunny reunites with Francis but faces harassment and schemes from Francis' admirer, Sonia Thompson. By chance, Bunny meets her mother Jane Arnold, who now goes by Jean Smith. Mother and daughter work tirelessly to uncover the truth and clear their names, discovering that Sonia was the real killer. However, Sonia kidnaps Bunny. To save her daughter, Jane must agree to Sonia's unreasonable demands, but Sonia secretly plans to kill them both. Fortunately, Francis arrives in time to save the mother and daughter.

Lauren, a battle-hardened female spy, had once been the sharpest sword of the nation, executing countless dangerous missions. However, when she learned of the tragic death of her beloved younger sister, Quinci, her world fell apart. At Quinci's funeral, Lauren was utterly heartbroken. However, what she found even more unacceptable was that on the day of the funeral, her brother-in-law, Colter, actually remarried! This blow filled Lauren with grief and rage. She decided to disguise herself as her sister and disrupt the wedding ceremony, making Colter's family aware that their actions were a profound disrespect to Quinci.

Allie Mullen single-handedly raises Kellan Conley and Lyla Conley. Sacrificing everything, she works tirelessly to save money for Kellan's education, hoping he will return to help his hometown after completing his studies. However, Kellan disappears for ten years without a trace. The villagers believe he has abandoned his family and forgotten his roots. When the Conley village faces a major relocation project, Cedric Conley and the other villagers attempt to forcibly evict Allie, who refuses to leave, still holding onto hope for her son's return. Meanwhile, Kellan has finally completed a task for the wealthy Cecelia Johnston and is returning home. In an ironic twist of fate, Allie and Kellan narrowly miss each other during his return. It is Lyla who eventually finds her brother by chance, spotting him in a television interview. Finally, after years of separation, mother and son are set to reunite.

Emma is a single mother who's relied on her wits and guts to raise three wonderful sons. On her father's 70th birthday, Emma's mother invites her home... but Emma is greeted with nothing but harassment and bullying from her two jealous sisters and money-grubbing father. Even her eldest son's fiancee humiliates her at a party, and her long-divorced ex-husband and best friend treat her like trash! But Emma ultimately overcomes all the prejudice, finding true love and happiness anew.