is cruel summer based on a true story

In order to repay the favor of saving her life, Skylar hides her identity and marries William. She secretly supports him to become a newcomer in the business world and gives him hundreds of billions of dollars of orders, but she is betrayed by the now-successful William and is forced to get a divorce. On the other hand, Leopold, the richest man in the world, who had been engaged to Skylar and secretly in love with her for many years, learns of the news and rushes to defend her. Skylar plans to announce her real identity at William’s signing ceremony and join hands with Leopold to put William in his place.

Single mother Eleanor returns to L.A. with her twins, desperate to fund her daughter's medical care. She's blindsided by a reunion with her first love, Theodore, now a billionaire. Broke and burdened, Eleanor faces a cruel choice: reveal her past lie for her daughter's treatment, or keep the truth hidden and risk everything.

Pamela Hogan and Stellan Burgess have a one-night stand, which leads to the birth of three sons and the adoption of another child. Six years later, Stellan uncovers the truth and marries Pamela to gain custody of the children. At the wedding, Maris Burgess and Elara McGregor create chaos, but Stellan steps in to protect Pamela and reveals Elara’s true identity. He then discovers that all three sons are his biological children and that Pamela is the true heiress of the McGregor family.

In the chaotic early years, Quinn Cohen, a noble daughter, is betrayed by her cruel stepsister—and her own brother condemns her to a death cell.Heartbroken, she awakens the ancient legacy of Helen Walker. In an instant, she gains the power to command worlds—life and death resting at her brush's tip. Now, she vows to make her betrayers pay in blood.

After her death, Empress Josephine transmigrated into her 30th descendant's 6-year-old daughter, Zoe Hawk. Facing the bullying of her cruel stepmother,Sierra, her cowardly father, Charles, and her domineering half-brother, Ethan, she carefully navigated her way through challenges. Utilizing her past life’s medical skills, etiquette, and political savvy, she reformed the Hawk family and sought justice for the original owner of her body.

When the Fitzroy and Saxon families orchestrate a marriage between Emmanuel Fitzroy and Anastasia Saxon, both Emmanuel and Anastasia resist being controlled by their families’ plans. They each flee the arranged blind date, only to fortuitously meet one another. As their feelings deepen, they remain unaware of each other’s true identities. During her internship at Fitzroy Group, Anastasia finds herself impersonated by the intern Zinnia Saxon and subjected to bullying by her colleagues. With sheer determination and Emmanuel’s unwavering support, Anastasia demonstrates her true potential and navigates through the challenges. As their real identities are eventually revealed, Emmanuel and Anastasia embark on a new journey together, poised to embrace the next chapter of their lives.

In her previous life, Yara gave everything to the Echosong Sect, only to be ruthlessly slain by her Master. In her final moments, she realized the cruel truth: in his eyes, she was never as good as her junior sister,Ruby. Reborn at the age of six, Yara wastes no time mourning the past. This time, she won't beg for love or stay where she's unwanted. Without a backward glance, she runs away from that place she once called home.

Maggy Joyce was everyone's darling since childhood, but an accident brought her to Roy Lynn, who came to her rescue. They fell in love and spent three years together. But days before their engagement, a heart-wrenching overheard conversation made her leave.The next day, she was asked to meet his arranged fiancée. At that meeting, she discovered their cruel plan. She finally saw his love was a sham—a revenge scheme.Meanwhile, Roy finally realized his love for Maggy. He was planning their engagement party to win her back…

A cruel twist of fate tore Jaxon and Yvette apart. She walked away carrying his child, raising the little one alone. Five years later, tragedy struck—her child's life hung by a thread. The system gave her only one way to save him: endure a hundred wounds from Jaxon. For their son Alex, Yvette swallowed her pride and stepped back into his world. Now, with the tally already at ninety‑seven, the final blows are drawing near…

Nicholas Lowe is abandoned by his girlfriend for dressing plainly and looked down upon by everyone around him. However, his true identity is far beyond what any of them could ever aspire to reach.

After losing her father and being thrown out by her stepmother, Lyla feels utterly desperate. Then, an unexpected opportunity takes her to an exotic country. To her surprise, she discovers intrigue, mystery, and meets her true love—a royal prince!

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.

Danna Howard was raised by her grandmother, Reagan Sullivan, a time-traveler from the modern world, on ideals of gender equality and true love. But when her own famously devoted grandfather betrays everything they stand by and announces he's taking a concubine, the entire household is thrown into turmoil.

Sophie Lee, the adopted daughter of the Lee family, loses her fiancé to her sister. By a twist of fate, she marries retired Captain Yale Zeller. In the midst of small-town life, their marriage of convenience grows into true love, as they face life's ups and downs together.

Collin and Yvonne were forced into a quick marriage without a meeting. Thanks to fate's hand, they get caught up in crazy events, sparking some feelings along the way. Just as they're about to split, they realize the one they planned to divorce is their true love.

Cheney Davis, a man of hidden origins, and his extraordinary daughter Tina face the return of the ancient Heaven-Devouring Toad. Together they save the world—Tina delivering the decisive strike that stuns all cultivators. But to avert global fear and persecution,Cheney knows their true identities must remain secret.

After being jilted, Violet proposes to the first man she sees—who just so happens to be Sean, a former high school classmate who has always loved her. When he says yes, their marriage sets them on an unexpected path to revenge…and true love.

After being diagnosed with cancer, Sarah decides to divorce her loveless husband. One night, overwhelmed and drinking alone, she crosses paths with John, the CEO of Glasdon Group. What begins as a chance encounter blossoms into true love, and the two ultimately find happiness together.