marriage first, love second

Amelia Russo has loved Shawn Butler for many years, but his heart remains steadfast in its longing for his first love. Determined, Amelia gracefully steps aside to make room for that woman.Shawn deludes into believing his happiness lies in Amelia's absence and jolts by an unexpected revelation upon receiving her medical card. "Shawn Butler, as the final days of my life trickle away, I no longer choose to waste my love on you."

When Lilian Grey is forced into marriage with notorious mafia boss Adam Steel, her life becomes a dangerous game of passion and deception. Her status as a bride turns into that of a maid when Adam’s secret marriage to another woman is revealed. Living under the same roof with Adam’s wife and enigmatic brother, Lilian uncovers family lies, a masquerade ball mystery, and false illnesses, all while navigating forbidden desires. But every step toward love reveals hidden enemies closer than she could ever imagine.

Charles Levi becomes a vegetable after an accident, forcing Daisy Greg to marry Charles in place of her sister Ina Greg. On the eve of their wedding, Daisy learns that her mother's death was caused by Ina and vows to seek revenge by assuming Mrs. Levi's identity. However, on the first night of their marriage, Charles suddenly awakens, only to fall into a critical condition afterwards... Daisy is then driven out as if she's a jinx.

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?

After her beloved boyfriend Ian left her, Wanda drowned her sorrows at a bar and met Charles, a street singer. In a fit of anger, she proposed a five-million-dollar agreement to marry Charles for five years, which he accepted. He took care of Wanda with great devotion, and she comfortably accepted everything. As the five years drew to a close, Ian returned from abroad, wanting to get back together with Wanda. The regret of their past had always been a thorn in Wanda's heart, but just as she welcomed Ian back, she discovered Charles's terminal cancer diagnosis. At that moment, she was overwhelmed by an indescribable mix of emotions.

The female billionaire Yara returned to her country with determination. She planned to expose her "scumbag" ex-husband, Will Chandler, on a live streaming show, believing he had abandoned her during her serious illness and embezzled all her assets. Using a memory extraction device, Yara gradually discovered that the man she had hated for six years was actually the lifesaver she had been searching for. Six years ago, Yara's mother and younger brother had threatened Will by leveraging her illness, forcing him to sell property and jewelry and plunge into huge debts. To save Yara, Will had severely damaged his health. In order to spare Yara from seeing his miserable condition, Will had completely disappeared from her life, living in pain alone. Upon learning the truth, Yara sent her mother and brother to prison and remarried Will.

Trusting a scumbag, Shannon Clarke not only lost her baby but was also forced to donate her cornea to her husband's first love. The constant heartbreak woke her up. Shannon: "Let’s... get a divorce!"

Clover Dunn was supposed to be the heiress of the Dunn family. However, her life took a dark turn as she was abducted and trafficked at a young age. In her absence, her parents adopted another daughter, Harley Dunn. Years later, Clover showed up and reunited with the Dunn family. However, her return sparked jealousy in her stepsister, who coveted the family's wealth. Hence, Harley conspired with Clover's fiancé, Bryant Cohen, to set Clover up, resulting in a tragic incident that claimed her mother's life. By a twist of fate, Clover is pregnant with the child of the Terence Knight. She faked her death to escape from the fire set by Harley.Five years later, she resurfaces, stronger and more determined, having her son by her side. With a steely resolve, she vows to make her enemies pay for the suffering they caused.

On Lindsey's wedding day, the groom, Ethan, ran away. Lindsey then randomly found a handsome guy, Marcelino, at the wedding venue to complete the ceremony with her, humiliating Ethan's family. Marcelino, wanting to avoid a blind date, used the excuse of dealing with high-ranking executive embezzlement issues at a branch company. However, unexpectedly, he entered into a marriage of convenience with Lindsey and gradually fell in love with her.

To reclaim "Dove" stolen by Karl Ewing, Tanner Mack infiltrates Madilyn Ewing's life by posing as her bodyguard. He repeatedly saves Madilyn from dangerous situations, causing her to fall deeply in love with him. However, just as her feelings reach their peak, she discovers his betrayal. In the aftermath, the Ewing family goes bankrupt, but Tanner reappears as the CEO of ST Group, determined to win back the woman he truly loves.

Rihanna injures Gael, CEO of Doyle Group, and mistakenly believes she has caused him to lose his ability to have children. Out of responsibility, she chooses to marry him. But Gael has secretly loved her for many years. He decides to conceal his "medical condition," seizing the opportunity to be close to her, and begins a sweet love story with Rihanna where marriage comes before love.

Joan Field had been born into a prestigious family and was famed across Auray City as the epitome of purity and sweetness. Yet few knew she had been secretly pursuing Leo Rusk, the young heir of a prominent scientific family, carrying on a clandestine affair. Their three-month campus romance ended abruptly when she dumped him, only for fate to twist three years later. Now, with her family's fortune in ruins, Joan was forced into a convenient marriage with David Fred, the dissolute scion of the Fred family. Driving through a stormy night to take her fiancé and his mistress to a hotel, she never expected the luxury car she collided with to hold none other than her ex-lover—Leo. To her shock, her fiancé addressed him as... "Uncle Leo."

Chelsea Swanson and Jude Lewis have been married for three years, but not many knew about it. During the day, she was his employee, satisfying his every whim. At night, she was the President's wife, lying in a custom-made sofa designed by Jude in his mansion, and playing with his dog.However, only he could lord her around. If anyone were to humiliate or bully her, he would stand up for her and crush them to pieces.

Amelia thought she’d keep her biggest secret to herself forever, but she didn’t expect her ex-fiancé Nathan to become the world’s greatest lawyer and come back for her. Amelia knows exactly what Nathan wants, but she can’t give it to him… she only wants him to achieve his dreams while carrying her heart in his chest.

Miguel Shrimpton and Yaretzi Wanson were about to walk down the aisle. However, a sudden tragedy shattered their relationship with misunderstandings. Unable to bridge the emotional rift, Yaretzi had hidden her pregnancy and had gone abroad to study. Five years later, Yaretzi returned to the country and entered Miguel's life again. Though he still harbored resentment over her departure, his buried love for her had never faded. Determined to heal the past, he began reaching out to her again—one step at a time.

"Today's our wedding anniversary, but my husband spent it celebrating his ex-girlfriend's birthday..." Natalie resolves to end her marriage and return to her true identity. Once the misunderstanding is revealed, her ex-husband regrets what he did and tries to get Natalie back. But another man appears by Natalie's side: her ex-husband's half-brother...

Despite the failure of Maya Rogers' blind date, fate led her to encounter someone she initially believed to be the CEO's chauffeur. Following a spontaneous marriage, she watched as numerous property deeds and lavish jewelry worth millions were delivered to her doorstep. It was in that moment of opulence that she discovered the undeniable truth—her husband was none other than the billionaire CEO!

To ensure Tyler received heart surgery, Willa had no choice but to break up with him, leading to Tyler's resentment. Tyler's mother then took away the boy among the two children Willa bore. Six years later, due to a fight between her daughter and a classmate, Willa was reunited with Tyler, and they embarked on a tumultuous love story filled with alternating currents of love and animosity.