merchant's tale

Lucas Fuller was obsessively in love with Vivian Ashford, daughter of his family's driver, pursuing her from college and finally getting married. However, Vivian's heart belonged to Alfie Collier, and together they conspired to kill Lucas by exploiting his diabetes, tempting him with food until he died. In his final moments, Lucas witnessed a heartfelt confession from Isabel Harlow, who had also once struggled with obesity. Upon being reborn, Lucas returns to Alfie's birthday celebration where he sees Vivian attempting the same manipulative tactics, using him as an ATM. This time, Lucas changes his fate by exposing Vivian’s deception and publicly professing his love to Isabel, despite facing ridicule. Lucas and Isabel make a pact to win a modeling competition to humiliate Vivian and Alfie.

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!

Lily was kicked out of her home by her stepmother and stepsister, leaving her with nothing. Through sheer determination, she built her own business from the ground up. Three years later, to elevate her lover’s financial status and position, she secured a contract worth over ten billion for his company. However, due to an unexpected twist, the contract was intercepted by someone else. Under his mother’s influence, her weak-willed lover cheated on her and demanded a divorce. Amidst the turmoil of the divorce, Lily met another man, someone truly deserving of her love, and together they navigated through the crisis.

Alice Cooper, leader of the Cooper family, comes back after seven years to uncover the truth behind her mother's death. While seeking revenge, she catches the eye of the powerful Nova CEO, who later falls for her.

Hope Ellison, an andrologist, unexpectedly encounters Devin Heath, the heir to a wealthy family. To clear her wrongly accused father’s name, she conceals her identity as the daughter of a former billionaire and agrees to a marriage of convenience with Devin, who is being pressured into marriage by his grandmother. Despite their initial animosity, their time together fosters genuine feelings, and after overcoming numerous challenges, they reveal the truth and find happiness together.

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.\

Casey Donald, a small-town girl, rushes to the city after her father, a worker, is critically injured when his ruthless boss runs him over instead of paying his wages. While trying to recover the money they're owed, she has an unexpected one-night stand with wealthy heir Terrence Hawke—only to be wrongly accused of scheming to get close to him. Soon after, Casey finds out she's pregnant. With no way to pay for her father's hospital bills, they're kicked out, forced to survive on the streets. Desperate to provide for his future grandchild, her father risks his life once again to demand his wages. Panicked, Casey rushes to stop him—only to find them both caught in an even bigger crisis. Just when all hope seems lost, Terrence finally learns the truth. Realizing Casey is carrying his child, he steps in at the last moment—like a hero swooping in to save the day!

Ten years ago, Benjamin Lee's eldest daughter was murdered by his ex-wife and her lover. Consumed by rage, Benjamin killed both of them, resulting in a ten-year prison sentence. After his release, Benjamin hoped to rebuild a peaceful life with his second daughter, Jody, but he discovered that she was being abused by her husband, Vincent Bryant. In an effort to protect her, Benjamin confronted Vincent and his cruel family with force, but Jody couldn't bring herself to forgive her father for resorting to violence. Later, the truth was revealed, and Jody, overwhelmed with regret, reconciled with Benjamin. Together, they exacted their revenge.

Tiana, the daughter of the Chudy family, was abducted when she was born. Her brother Bennett, fearing their mother's blame, swapped her with another baby, Roslyn, at the time of the abduction, falsely claiming that the kidnapped child was a janitor's daughter. Tiana was raised by Liala and eventually employed by Chudy Group due to her talent. On her first day at the company, she was bullied by Roslyn for saving a colleague. Bennett noticed the resemblance between Tiana and his long-lost sister, delved further into the investigation, and uncovered the truth, confirming that Tiana was indeed his sister. He vowed to protect his sister from harm. With the mystery of Tiana's identity unraveled, her future got brighter under her brother's protection.

The story primarily revolves around the main female protagonist Caitlyn May and the male lead Louis Montgomery. Caitlyn’s parents were killed when she was six years old, leaving her to grow up in an orphanage. Later, due to the connection between her parents’ death and the Montgomery family, she marries Louis Montgomery, the second son of the Montgomery family. After their marriage, the couple faces numerous misunderstandings and obstacles. Initially, they both mistakenly believe that the other has a crush on their first love. However, as the plot develops, these misunderstandings gradually unravel. Louis begins to actively pursue his wife, and ultimately, the two come together.

Six years ago, Luke Kranz gave his life to protect Ava Ewing. Ever since, she has carried the weight of both her family and career alone, tirelessly struggling to save enough for her daughter Ellie’s heart surgery. Just when she thought she had no time for anything else, Evan Foster returns after years abroad, reentering her life with unresolved resentment and buried emotions. Unable to let go of the past, he keeps pushing her, testing her boundaries, and stirring up everything she tried to leave behind.

Julie White, the beloved daughter of OL Group's chairman, preferred a low-key life, avoiding the shadow of her family's fame. But fate had other plans. Her vain classmate, Sandra Shaw, started impersonating Julie, reveling in glory and attention that weren't hers. Sandra believed her secret was safe, unaware that greed and vanity would be her downfall.

University student Rachel met city tycoon Connor while working part-time as a massage therapist to earn money for her mother's medical expenses, leading to a one-night stand. Later, at school, Connor discovered that Rachel was his student, and he helped her multiple times when she faced challenges from her aunt. Their relationship deepened despite various obstacles, and eventually, Connor married her. Rachel became pregnant, and they found happiness together.

Single mom Euna Bell was obsessed with leaving her daughter Zoe's name on the genealogy book. For that, her very biased parents and brother have been exploiting her for long. This hopeless life ended when Zoe was forced to donate her stem cells to Leo, the son of Euna brother, and she herself was pushed down the stairs. Living a new life, Euna finally understands the meaninglessness of her family and tries to find dignity for Zoe and herself.

Five years ago, Charlotte married her boyfriend of ten years, but he disappeared without a trace on their wedding night, leaving her pregnant.   Meanwhile, Charlotte's dad and sister, Wendy, expelled her from the Johnson family, claiming that Charlotte brought shame to the family. Alone, Charlotte gave birth to quadruplets, one of whom was reported stillborn by the doctor. Heartbroken, she left that sorrowful place with her children. Five years later, in order to obtain embryo blood to treat her son Hayes' leukemia, she finally tracked down her missing husband, Hector. Wendy, using the "dead" child, became Hector's fiancée, while Hector seemed completely unfamiliar with Charlotte, and the paternity tests he took regarding the children kept yielding incorrect results. Amid their entanglement, Hector's heart gradually softened, and he found himself involuntarily falling in love with Charlotte. The appearance of Elias, a high school classmate who had an unrequited love for Charlotte, led to the complete unearthing of a conspiracy from five years ago involving Wendy. In the end, Charlotte reclaimed her daughter, whom Wendy had stolen and falsely claimed was stillborn, while Hector recovered his memory.

Five years ago, Nina Wade was betrayed by her own family, leading to an unexpected pregnancy with Joe Holt. She raised their son, Ben, in secret. But now, five years later, her world is shattered when Ben is diagnosed with leukemia. Desperate to save him, Nina plans to sell the precious jade that Joe left to her back then. Meanwhile, the Holts begin a city-wide search for Ben. In the midst of this chaos, Nina finds herself working as Joe's secretary at Holt Corp. As they spend more time together, their relationship begins to heat up in ways neither of them expected.

General Henry Nolan is bestowed the title of the North Lord, adorned with the regal ceremonial robe and the legendary Dragon Sword of Astil. Yet, his ascendancy is overshadowed by betrayal from within, leaving him with a shattered mind and crippled legs, while his wife, Jean Shaw, becomes the subject of scorn and ridicule. Young scion Alex Cook, captivated by the allure of Jean’s beauty, seeks to claim her for his own and inflicts a grievous blow upon Henry. However, in an unexpected turn of events, this act triggers a resurgence of Henry’s faculties. From the depths of despair to the pinnacle of power, Henry’s journey, marked by unwavering resolve and unyielding determination, sees him emerge from the shadows with the unwavering support of Jean and her allies. Inspired by his wife's unwavering protection over the years, he vows to safeguard her for all eternity.

Sabrina Churchill has a one-night stand with Ernest Underwood. Six years later, her sister, Vanessa Churchill, impersonates her to secure a wealthy husband. Meanwhile, Sabrina becomes Ernest’s legal advisor, and their feelings for each other begin to blossom. Fearing the loss of her status, Vanessa repeatedly sabotages Sabrina, but each time, Ernest manages to resolve the conflicts. Ultimately, the truth comes to light, allowing Sabrina and her family to reunite as a happy trio.