

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.

Emperor of Averna, Jamie Scott, returned from a personally led victorious expedition, but was tricked by those around him. He discovered that the person he loved was actually his female general Harlee Watson. After Jamie Scott's death, he was reborn into the modern world and discovered that Harlee Watson was his contracted wife in this life. Jamie Scott swore that he would never love the wrong person again in this life, to make up for the regrets of his previous life. However, in this life, Harlee Watson liked someone else instead...
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Rick Carter has been a vegetable ever since an accident two years ago. In place of Mary Holt, Rose Abney marries him and takes good care of him, earning her the favor of his mother, Ann White.

Shawn Quinn, the CEO of the Quinn Group, had searched across the country but had failed to find the woman with a peach blossom-shaped birthmark on her waist. This unique mark signified that the woman was the only pure Yin body in existence. Shawn had been born with a pure Yang body and had to marry that woman to dissolve the Yang poison within him. If he didn't do this, he would soon die.

The astute heroine, Lia Stone, had a simple plan: sell herself secretly to gather funds for her sister's dire illness. Yet, a birthmark caught the eye of Abel Ren, leading them into a marriage based on a bargain. She believed it was merely a deal, but she hadn't foreseen the mad schemes of the twisted love rival, Zoe Blake, who saw her as the perfect target for vengeance. The moment the wedding vows were exchanged, a cascade of plots and betrayals unfolded, relentlessly targeting Lia. But from the depths of despair, there's always a rise. Having narrowly evaded death, Lia allied with Jeff Ren to exact retribution, showing no mercy to either Abel or Zoe.

Ruby and Steven fell in love in high school but separated due to family feuds. Ruby initiated the breakup; Steven agreed, believing she'd discovered his father's role in her father's death. Afterward, Steven changed his surname to Gibson, founded Gibson Tech, while Ruby became a freelance writer. Though never contacting her, Steven monitored Ruby's life, learning of her workplace harassment resignation and continued single status. Now successful, he orchestrates her business trip to the city of Syntherra. They reunite, but Ruby mistakenly thinks he's married and withdraws. Even after clearing this misunderstanding, unresolved family conflicts keep her distant. Steven persists, proposing cohabitation without publicity and dating without marriage discussions. Still deeply in love, Ruby succumbs to his gentle persistence, agreeing to a short-term relationship.

When Beth Stone returns to the country, she unexpectedly spends the night with her nemesis, Colin Moore. Outwardly, they are consumed by hatred for each other, but deep down, in a place no one else can see, love quietly lingers.

Five years ago, Johanna gave birth to twins for Samuel, and shortly after, they separated. When they encountered each other again five years later, Samuel was shocked to learn that she had given birth to a boy and a girl. He decided to conceal his identity and be there for them. Johanna mistakenly believed Samuel was just a construction worker and resolved to earn money herself, while Samuel became a full-time dad. Facing the challenges of taking care of the children, Samuel fumbled but still worked hard to learn, determined to be a good father. Johanna's father seized her inheritance and pressured her to divorce, but Samuel stepped in to take her away and vowed to give her the best life. At a banquet, Samuel publicly announced his identity, revealing that he was a billionaire, and he had been attracted to Johanna for her outstanding qualities.

Young single mother Lillian returned to the city she had left seven years ago after breaking up with her ex-boyfriend Daniel to treat her son Kevin's congenital leukemia. While attending a press conference, Daniel learned of Lillian's return to Seaport and rushed to the train station to find her. In the hospital, Kevin accidentally encountered Daniel and thought he looked like the man in his mother's painting album. Suspecting Daniel might be his father, Kevin asked Lillian for confirmation, but a series of misunderstandings led them to miss each other. Fortunately, they ultimately reunited, and after resolving the misunderstandings, Daniel discovered that Kevin was his son. Could they rekindle their love?

Betrayed and killed by her fiancé, Jake Carter, and the scheming Tiffany Wells, Emma Foster is reborn with a chance to rewrite her fate. She rejects Jake, helps Alex Shaw rise in a prestigious competition, and watches as Jake faces humiliation and financial ruin. When he and Tiffany attempt to sabotage her birthday banquet, she turns the tables, exposing their schemes. Finally free from the past, Emma finds love and happiness with Alex, proving that success is the best revenge.

After getting drunk on night, Hailey Saul went into the wrong room and slept with Louis Harrod, the richest man in Cloudcity and the heir of Harrod Group. Hailey was stunned as soon as she woke up and tried to run away. But she kept running into Louis and couldn't help but get attracted by him. On the other hand, Louis couldn't stop thinking about Hailey after that night and wanted more chances to be with her.

Gifted with musical talent from a young age, Evelyn Pearson wins a newcomer's championship and receives a confession from her boyfriend Zac Parker. She then steps back from the spotlight to write songs for Zac's entertainment company. Later, when Zac grows tired of her and starts an affair with his new love interest Autumn Hopper, Evelyn is forced to break up with him. Having come to her senses, Evelyn decides to debut on her own merit. With Corey Simpson's help, she makes a comeback and rises to become a superstar.

After six years together, Felix Gray breaks up with Mindy Rae Carter, holding his new lover close. Mindy doesn't argue. She grabs her suitcase, takes the breakup money, and leaves without a word. Everyone in the capital expects her to come crawling back within days—after all, she has loved him blindly, without pride or temper. But three months pass, and she still hasn't returned. Felix, once confident and unbothered, grows restless. Regret creeps in, and the silence between them begins to weigh on him. He misses her.

In the grip of her brother's addiction and her mother's debts, a struggling young woman seeks refuge in a contractual affair with her charismatic CEO. But as their bond deepens, she realizes she's merely a stand-in for his ex-girlfriend.

Iris Glass's mother was killed by Duane Fowler, the underground crime boss of M City, when Iris was young. Determined to seek revenge, Iris grows up to become a special operations unit leader. She infiltrates the inner circle of Athos Fowler, the crime boss's son, for three years. On their wedding day, the special ops team launches an arrest operation. In a moment of crisis, Athos attempts to escape with his lover, only to be shot by Iris and captured. When they meet again, will the prey escape, or will the hunter begin a new round of pursuit? After numerous challenges and tests, Iris comes to recognize Athos's genuine feelings beneath his domineering exterior and gradually opens her heart to him. Athos's relentless pursuit of her pays off, and his punishment is reduced for his assistance in dismantling the underground forces.

The Dixon family's heiress, Emily Dixon, rebels against her parents' plans for a business alliance through marriage. While attempting to escape this arranged fate, she crosses paths with the assertive CEO, Blake Willis. Through a series of coincidences, the two enter into a collaboration, joining forces against their respective parents. As they navigate this unconventional alliance, sparks of sweetness ignite, turning their cooperative venture into a journey of unexpected emotions.

Amy Dole finds herself in the operating theatre, pressured by her boyfriend to undergo an abortion. Promising a fresh start afterwards, he leaves her feeling cornered. In a desperate moment, Amy flees towards the window and leaps out, only to unexpectedly encounter her child's biological father. And that marks the start of a romantic tale brimming with love and animosity.

A freak marriage forced her to replace her sister and marry a man in a wheelchair. Pulled into conspiracy involving the rich, a love-hate relationship bloomed between the handsome high-powered businessman and his young and beautiful wife! "Matthias, I thought your legs were unusable? So, you lied to me!" "I never said that!" Unable to escape from his capture, she begged, "I’m just a substitute, please let me go!"