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After a second chance at life, Sandra escapes the treacherous Sean family and flees with her mother to the Wildes. There, allies Simon and Ryan help her navigate the Seans' treacherous schemes and traps. Culminating in both sweet revenge and a newfound love, Sandra weaves a tale of redemption and triumph.

Years ago, Cloud Sage found little homeless Mayson Lane and took him back to Mount Kalun. Thirteen years later, Mayson's martial arts reached the half-heavenly level. Cloud Sage decided to let him leave the mountain and told him about his betrothal to a girl from the influential Lynch family in Havertry city. When Mayson left the mountain, the first thing he was going to do was to call off the engagement, because he would never be anyone's live-in son-in-law.

In gratitude to his wife, Malty Sitch, for saving his life, Troy Drake disguises himself as an ordinary man while secretly helping the Stitch family business grow. However, when Malty starts to gain fame and fortune, she unexpectedly asks for a divorce. Later on, Troy gradually unveils his true identity, leaving Malty in disbelief as even the mayor bows to his command!

Top-secret agent Julie Bell died on a mission, only to wake up in an ancient world as a notorious gambler who abused her family and sold her daughters. To survive, she battles debt collectors, hunts a tiger for gold, and fights to win back her family's trust. In the end, she finally manages to lead her family toward a brighter future.

Sienna Yeager traveled from 1,000 years ago and took the place of her younger stepsister to marry Theodore Ford,heir to a powerful family. However, on the very first day she married into the Ford family, Theodore died in a car accident. Even so, Sienna still found a way to stay in the Ford family and soon had everyone in the family completely under her control. Just as she was preparing to enjoy her carefree life as a young, wealthy widow, she suddenly realized— the bodyguard assigned to her by the old madam was looking at her with increasingly bold, audacious eyes…

Hongland in the 1990s was a lawless underworld. A brilliant but calculating female doctor—charming yet ruthless—crossed paths with a tragic, devoted, and ruthless gangster heir. What began as a game of seduction and deception gradually evolved into a deadly partnership, ultimately leading them to join forces for vengeance. Together, they crafted a story of love, betrayal, and revenge.

Mike, the CEO of Dragon Group, transmigrated as a high school student, Felix. After being framed by his mean foster brother,Tim,and mistreated by his parents, Felix cut ties with the Yates Family. His former subordinates found him, and learned about his new identity. But Felix decided to study hard and get into college. At school, Felix showed his power and taught the school bully, Jason, a lesson. With the back-up of Dragon Group,Jason's parents asked Felix to pay the price.Meanwhile,Mike's subordinates came right at the time…

In gratitude to his wife, Malty Sitch, for saving his life, Troy Drake disguises himself as an ordinary man while secretly helping the Stitch family business grow. However, when Malty starts to gain fame and fortune, she unexpectedly asks for a divorce. Later on, Troy gradually unveils his true identity, leaving Malty in disbelief as even the mayor bows to his command!

"Nina Bale, once a proud and battle-hardened general, is forced to retire from the military after suffering a serious injury. Her father, Ian Bale, resigns from his post to care for her. Seizing the opportunity, his other wife, Leah Lowe, schemes to marry Nina off to a frail, sickly man—while planning for her own daughter, Tara Bale, to wed the esteemed Prince Neil.But on the day of the double wedding, everything goes wrong.In a twist of fate, Nina and Tara end up in the wrong bridal sedans. When the veils are lifted, it's already too late—Tara is married to the sickly man, and Nina becomes Prince Neil's consort."

After traveling back in time, Wendy Suhl enters a marriage alliance with Axel Frost to get her revenge, crushing enemies and driving away the scheming homewrecker Lulu Cobb, her family's sponsored student. Her four foster brothers Grant,Evan, Leo, and Zane side with Lulu when she falsely accuses Wendy of plagiarism, only to have it blow up in their faces. On her wedding day,the Suhl Four all propose to marry Lulu to steal the spotlight, but Axel furiously confronts them. After losing their power, the four imprison and torture Lulu. When pregnant Lulu tries to escape,she uses her own blood to write slanderous accusations on banners. Eventually,Wendy reveals surveillance footage that drives Lulu to madness, and the four scumbags end up in prison—justice served!

Fred, a college grad fresh out for just a year, offers his bus seat to 50-year-old pregnant Sarah. But Sarah latches onto him, falsely claiming he's the father of her unborn twins. With a paternity test report, she forces Fred to break up with his girlfriend. Everyone believes her, dead-set on Fred being the Dad, yet only Fred knows he never had any contact with her beyond that seat. Pushed to jump off a building, Fred gets a second chance at life, and his first act is to refuse to give Sarah that seat...

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.

In a world of advanced martial arts and military prowess, Matthew Gilmore serves three years in the military in place of his brother,rising to Six-Star General. Upon his triumphant return home, his father Benjamin Gilmore coldly demands that Matthew transfer all his military achievements and honors to his favored son Zachary.Heartbroken, Matthew severs all family ties. Benjamin steals Matthew's military credits for Zachary. When Matthew tries to expose this conspiracy, Benjamin uses an enemy invasion as cover, deploying nuclear weapons to kill Matthew and silence him. Matthew survives but loses an arm.Matthew returns and exposes his father's crimes. He then travels to the capital with his close friend for the Star Generals Tournament, fighting his way through each round and emerging as a top-tier general. Having achieved vindication, Matthew protects the nation's peace and begins a happy life with his trusted companion.

As a baby, Rose Quinn was secretly abandoned by the family's nanny so her own daughter could take Rose's place. Years later, Rose was brought home, only to face coldness and abuse instead of love. Her fiancé betrayed her. Her parents favored the nanny's daughter. Rose chose to walk away. She ended the engagement and cut ties with the family.Soon,everyone learned the truth. Rose was the sister of Cyrus, one of the most powerful men in the country. Her mother begged. Her ex begged. But Rose never looked back.She had already found where she truly belonged.

Nine years ago, he promised, I'll take care of you until you grow up and marry.Nine years later, she said, It's not you—so it doesn't matter who I marry.She thought he only stayed out of duty, not knowing that behind his cold facade is a love beyond measure.

Dorothy Page, a beauty from humble origins, spent over a decade as the pampered wife of wealthy Reece Carter. When he cheats, she divorces him without hesitation. A year later, Dorothy has transformed herself into a wildly successful influencer with millions of followers and a fortune worth hundreds of millions—all built on skills she developed while caring for her family. As countless men vie for her attention, a regretful Reece realizes what he’s lost. But Dorothy has already caught the eye of elite tycoon Gregory Holland, who spoils her daily and is eager to make her his wife.

Olivia Jones had failed five times to win over the school heartthrob, Boyd Chappell. On her sixth reincarnation, the system finally suggested a change—try his quiet best friend,Ethan Carter.She braced herself for another uphill battle, but to her surprise, Ethan was easy to get close to. He remembered everything she liked, always showed up when she needed him, and even… had photos of her from all five of her past lives.Turns out,he had secretly loved her for years, silently watching her through every cycle of rebirth."This time… could you look at me?"he asked softly.Olivia wavered. She had come to fulfill a mission—but found herself falling for his quiet tenderness instead.When the system declared the mission complete and asked for her final wish, she didn't hesitate:I want him.—After all the chasing, it was the one who waited for her that became her true redemption.

Five years ago, Su Li and the fugitive Fu Jiuchen shared a whirlwind, passionate night that led to an instant and deep connection. But they were soon separated. Now, five years later, Li has a sickly son and is at her wit's end. Desperate, she decides to pawn the jade pendant Jiuchen had left her. However, fate takes a strange turn when Jiang Ting acquires the pendant and, using it as a key, infiltrates the Fu household pretending to be Li, bringing her son along. In order to raise money for her son's medical treatment, Li takes up a job as a maid in the Fu residence. Unknowingly to Jiuchen, the woman he has been searching for all this time is living right under his nose. Unable to resist his intense attraction, he finds himself drawn to her once more, repeatedly taking what he desires by force...