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The Expired Marriage

The Expired Marriage

Urban

Lily Sterry was a wealthy heiress disregarded by her family. She married Yoel Simpson, a rich heir, due to a arranged marriage. But Mindy Soal schemed to frame Lily because Mindy wanted to be with Yoel. This made Yoel to mistakenly believe Lily cheated on him. Amidst the entangled love and hatred in this intangible battle, Lily faced immense pressure from both the Simpson and Sterry families with unwavering resilience. Through her relentless efforts, she eventually exposed Mindy's conspiracies. However, by the time Yoel Learned the truth, he was full of regret, but it was too late. Having endured misunderstandings, betrayal, and amnesia, Lily finally regained her strength. She moved abroad and started a new chapter in her life with her two children and achieved great success in the medical field.

A Mother's Long Road to Reunion

A Mother's Long Road to Reunion

Romance

5 years ago, Seth Group's CEO, Rita Seth, fell in love with a construction worker, Drake Barton, and had a daughter.However, due to the social gap, Rita's father opposed their relationship. When Rita's inherited family leukemia relapsed and her life was in critical danger, her father used the excuse of not providing a bone marrow transplant to force Drake to leave Rita. Drake, deeply in love with his wife, had no choice but to agree to leave in order to save her life. Upon learning the truth, Rita went to see Drake, only to witness him hit by a car. Overwhelmed with grief, she fainted on the spot.Taking advantage of this, Rita's father left her and Drake's child, Dana, at the accident site.

Marrying Danger for Love

Marrying Danger for Love

Romance

At 18, Nadia Wolfe fell in love and began a secret ten-year affair with her father’s subordinate, Jack Mayer.When her brother died and her father became gravely ill, she begged him to marry her—only to be rejected again in favor of his childhood friend, Bree Ewing. This time, Nadia didn’t cry. She knelt before the gods, offered a prayer, and chose the fierce mercenary Lucian Wyler, setting the fastest possible wedding date.

The Rural Academic Star

The Rural Academic Star(Knowledge Is My Weapon)

Urban

Theo Lynn is a hardworking student trapped in a city where competition is brutal. He only ranks twentieth, but in the capital—where exams are easier—he'd be number one.He often dreams he was switched at birth and belongs there instead. Then one day, the dream comes true. Returning to his biological family, Theo faces rejection from his stepbrother. But he doesn't care—he has only one goal: to get into his dream university.

From Gold Digger to His Lucky Charm

From Gold Digger to His Lucky Charm

Romance

A year into her contract marriage with billionaire Becket, Tessa is still a virgin. When her grandma-in-law demands a baby, Tessa lies, claiming Beckett is impotent. Tessa believes Beckett avoids her because he's hung up on his ex, but what she doesn't know is that he secretly loves her since three years ago. He keeps his distance because he thinks she only married him for his money.

The Phoenix of Corporate Rise

The Phoenix of Corporate Rise

Urban

After being betrayed and left for dead by her sister Cathy Bane, Summer Bane loses her memory. She starts a new life, helping Salem Pike build his company, only to suffer domestic abuse. Once her memory returns, Summer transforms into a business tycoon. Following her divorce, she rises to prominence through her own capabilities, determined to find her would-be murderer. In a surprising twist, she uncovers her sister Cathy's conspiracy. Summer's bold return shocks the Bane family, and she ultimately exposes Cathy’s crimes, sending her to prison. Meanwhile, Summer rekindles her relationship with Rory Falk, embarking on a new chapter in her life.

Revenge in the Name of the Fallen

Revenge in the Name of the Fallen

Romance

In her previous life, during senior year, Hilary Yates discovered that her classmate, Marian Evans, had secretly sabotaged all her classmates' college entrance exam applications,downgrading them to vocational schools. Hilary quietly restored everyone's applications.When Marian's actions were exposed, she ran to the rooftop to plead her innocence but tragically fell to her death. The entire class—including Hilary's boyfriend,Jim Sutton—blamed Hilary for Marian's demise. Consumed by hatred, they unleashed cruel revenge, driving Hilary's parents to a tragic end and beating Hilary herself to death.Now reborn, Hilary refuses to intervene as the same events unfold. This time, she watches coldly and lets them destroy themselves.

She Who Conquers Twice

She Who Conquers Twice

Romance

Sarah Powell, an all-powerful lady chancellor from ancient times,transmigrates into an heiress in the modern world who was stripped of her fortune and bullied by all. Facing the combined assault of her ruthless uncle, manipulative cousin, and perverted playboy tormentors, she employs her past life's strategic brilliance and martial prowess to methodically fight back. Within three days,Sarah secures a crucial business deal and storms into the board of directors. At an auction, she exposes counterfeits and cleverly acquires a legendary sword, ultimately reclaiming her shares and purging the corrupt. Along the way, she reunites with Henry Reid, the second son of the Reid family, rekindling their destined romance across lifetimes. The perfect mix of sweet revenge and even sweeter romance!

When Family Becomes the Enemy

When Family Becomes the Enemy

Romance

Queenie was taken out of the orphanage by her parents. She thought she could finally live a happy life, but upon returning home, she discovered the existence of a favored fake daughter, Winnie. Fearing that Queenie would take everything from her, Winnie resorted to all sorts of underhanded tactics. To frame Queenie, she even pushed her fiancé's sister down the stairs, leaving her in a vegetative state. In court, Queenie's parents biasedly supported Winnie and deleted surveillance footage. Her brother even testified against her, sending her to prison. After five years of suffering, Queenie emerged from prison feeling hopeless and no longer yearning for familial bonds. She just wanted to escape that home.\

[ENG DUB] She Rose Before the Future Came

[ENG DUB] She Rose Before the Future Came

Romance

Modern college student Clarissa Ingram transmigrates into a novel as the villainous ex-wife who is pregnant with male lead River Shelton's child. Unlike the original character who divorced and had an abortion, Clarissa changes course and uses gentle tactics to win back River's heart. When faced with River's childhood friend Paige Snyder, who covets him,Clarissa voluntarily moves to the countryside.There,she uses her golden finger—a department store system—to improve rural life and becomes the beloved darling of the Shelton family. After Paige's multiple failed schemes and eventual imprisonment for poisoning, Clarissa leads the villagers to prosperity, earning official recognition. She and River return to the capital ahead of schedule to live happily together.

[ENG DUB] The Expired Marriage

[ENG DUB] The Expired Marriage

Romance

Lily Sterry was a wealthy heiress disregarded by her family. She married Yoel Simpson, a rich heir, due to a arranged marriage. But Mindy Soal schemed to frame Lily because Mindy wanted to be with Yoel. This made Yoel to mistakenly believe Lily cheated on him. Amidst the entangled love and hatred in this intangible battle, Lily faced immense pressure from both the Simpson and Sterry families with unwavering resilience. Through her relentless efforts, she eventually exposed Mindy's conspiracies. However, by the time Yoel Learned the truth, he was full of regret, but it was too late. Having endured misunderstandings, betrayal, and amnesia, Lily finally regained her strength. She moved abroad and started a new chapter in her life with her two children and achieved great success in the medical field.

Promises Made to Empty Dreams

Promises Made to Empty Dreams

Romance

Jane fell in love with Cillian at first sight and married him, though he was believed to bring her misfortune. She thought her secret crush had finally come true, but Cillian's heart belonged to Melanie, someone he couldn't have. Jane hid her feelings and worked hard to make the most of her marriage while paying off her parents' debts. After Melanie returned, she repeatedly provoked Jane, leading Jane to decide to divorce.

Till Betrayal Stole My Forever

Till Betrayal Stole My Forever

Romance

ER doctor Kate Reed believes she has a loving marriage—until one phone call shatters the illusion. While she's in surgery, her husband Mason Fadley claims his flight is canceled, but he's secretly with his sister-in-law, Sandy Young. When Mason collapses from expired drugs, Kate uncovers the affair—and learns her miscarriage was their doing. On Sandy's wedding day, Kate doesn't arrive to celebrate. She comes to expose their sins.

The Girl Who Rewrote Us

The Girl Who Rewrote Us

Romance

Lana is seen by the villagers as a "jinx" because of her uncanny ability to predict the future—but in truth,she's blessed with a rare kind of good fortune.One day, dressed in tattered clothes and gathering wild vegetables, she stumbles upon Yelena Jenkins, the military governor's wife. Later, Yelena takes Lana back to her residence. There, Lana's luck works wonders: flowers bloom in full glory, and an old yellow dog finds new life. But Lana's extraordinary gifts don't stop there…

Accidentally Brought a CEO Home

Accidentally Brought a CEO Home

Romance

Nancy, a small-town girl, decides to marry Steven, a homeless man she rescued by chance. She does this to avoid being forced by her foster mother to marry the town bully. Nancy doesn't realize that Steven is the president of the Williams Group and is actually engaged to the heiress of the Thompson Foundation, who went missing years ago—and who is, in fact, Nancy herself. But then Lily stole her identity. How can Nancy get back what she's owed?

Daddy, Mommy Loves Us More!

Daddy, Mommy Loves Us More!

Romance

After a one-night stand with Hank Frazer, Sibyl Bealor became pregnant and gave birth to twins. Her cousin Elina bribed the doctor to tell Sibyl that one twin didn't survive, but secretly gave the baby to Hank's stepmother, Yildiz Sue. Years later, Sibyl, raising her son Shane, met Hank, who is raising his son Yuri, on a blind date. Due to a mix-up, they took home the wrong child. What a tangled web! Let's see what happens next!

[ENG DUB] The Girl Who Rewrote Us

[ENG DUB] The Girl Who Rewrote Us

Romance

Lana is seen by the villagers as a "jinx" because of her uncanny ability to predict the future—but in truth,she's blessed with a rare kind of good fortune.One day, dressed in tattered clothes and gathering wild vegetables, she stumbles upon Yelena Jenkins, the military governor's wife. Later, Yelena takes Lana back to her residence. There, Lana's luck works wonders: flowers bloom in full glory, and an old yellow dog finds new life. But Lana's extraordinary gifts don't stop there…

[ENG DUB] The Fall That Made Her Rise

[ENG DUB] The Fall That Made Her Rise(The Love Meant for Me)(Runway Queen's Revenge: My Rise, Your Ruin)(A Gift Called You I Marry the CEO to Spite You)

Romance

Three years later, when they reunited, Donna's first words to Henry were: "Mr. Ferrell, let's have a fake marriage."Having been deceived out of her fortune by the boyfriend she had supported for years, Donna finally realized the price she had paid. Well, if that's the case, she'd just switch to a different man.At the civil affairs office, Henry grabbed her arm tightly: "I never said I wouldn't agree."

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