Six years later, Elizabeth Dale returns to the country with her three kids. During that one-night stand back then, the man left behind a ring for her. Just when her three kids want to use the ring to look for their father, the ring surprisingly goes missing.
Six years ago, Shirley was betrayed by her adoptive sister, Sandra, losing her parents and having a one-night stand with a stranger, Sean. Ten months later, Sandra became Mrs. Quain, secretly eliminating Shirley. Miraculously surviving, Shirley transformed into the alluring dealer Quill Yale, infiltrating Sean's casino to seduce him and reclaim what was stolen. As her plan unfolds, she uncovers the truth about their past connection. Together, they expose Sandra's deceit and discover their own path to happiness.
Thanks to his master's arranged marriage, Xander Yates embarks on a journey into the city to find his betrothed bride and encounters a series of remarkable adventures. Dedicated to dispensing justice, he uses his skills in acupuncture to earn a living and save lives along the way. Those who provoke him will be struck, while those who show him love will be cherished! Meanwhile, the captivating beauty, Lea Russ, harbors a secret affection for him. As Xander wanders into the bustling chaos of city life, his skills in medicine and martial arts help him gain power and influence. Yet, amidst it all, he yearns for the simplicity of the mountains…
Irene Glenn, the sole heir of the Glenn Group, who faced mistreatment after marrying into the Jefferson family. Following her father's unexpected demise, Irene stepped in to inherit the business empire. Encountering the fiery and charismatic Rita, who beared a striking resemblance to her, things take a tumultuous turn. Rita, initially sent by the Jefferson family to harm Irene, ended up switching roles and saving her. As the plot unfolds, relationships evolve, unveiling hidden truths and culminating in a triumphant resolution for all involved.
Fred Wood, a retired general, takes a job as a construction site security guard while searching for Mona's real mother. When Mona uncovers a group of thieves on the site, she inadvertently wakes Fred, who scolds her in return. During a routine inspection, Mona realizes that Sally Jepsen is her mother, though Fred remains skeptical. Meanwhile, Paul Jepsen pressures Sally into marrying Tate Ward to benefit her ailing grandfather. A mix-up leads them to believe Fred and Mona are Sally's husband and daughter from seven years ago. After chasing off the intruders, Mona insists on following Sally when she tries to leave. Fred reluctantly agrees and later helps save Hugh Jepsen's life. To escape a forced marriage, Sally offers Fred a large sum to pretend to be her husband. At the banquet, Fred steps in when Paul bullies Mona, saving her from further harm in a fit of rage.
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!"
Jewelry designer Zilla accidentally saved Master Smith, who then decided to match her with his grandson, Yasir, arranging an engagement between them. Displeased with the arranged marriage, Yasir left the country in a fit of anger and spent the next three years abroad. During that time, Zilla and Yasir never met—until their first encounter unexpectedly happened in bed. Unaware of Zilla's true identity, Yasir found himself living with her by a twist of fate. As they started cohabiting, Yasir was torn—on one hand, he wanted to break off the engagement, but on the other, he found himself irresistibly drawn to her mysterious alter ego.
Raena, a top obstetrician, had been married to her husband Matthias for ten years, but she suffered bullying from her mother-in-law Sara due to infertility. Later, Matthias had an affair with a younger woman named Felice and made her pregnant. Raena accidentally discovered the truth at the hospital. Faced with her husband's betrayal, the provocations from the mistress, and the pressure from her mother-in-law, Raena transformed from a passive victim to an empowered fighter. She fought back through legal means, public opinion, and her professional skills, ultimately exposing the true colors of Matthias's family. She reclaimed her property and dignity and started a new life with Romero, a celebrity gossip reporter who had secretly loved her.
After graduating high school, Christi takes a job at a club to make ends meet. A one-night stand with Carlos Johnson leaves her unexpectedly pregnant, and she raises her daughter on her own. When her daughter gets injured and is taken to the hospital, Carlos's mother—a respected medical professor—recognizes their family heirloom. This leads Carlos to his child, and he steps in to care for both Christi and their daughter. As Christi faces false accusations and struggles with her complicated family ties, Carlos stays by her side, protecting her through it all.
As the most powerful man in Rivton City, Barlow Sapir hated the most when women threw themselves at him. However, the first time he met Elvira Ann, the latter solemnly declared, "I'm not interested in you, Barlow Sapir." The second time, she swore to God, "I won't sleep with you." Then there was the third time… the fourth time… But little did Elvira know, Barlow Sapir desired nothing more than her love. The more she tried to get rid of him, the more he yearned for her. What could she do?
Modern medical doctor Dorothy Beaumont unexpectedly finds herself transported to the Shalior Empire as an overlooked and foolish princess. Immediately thrust into danger, she is drugged and, in the ensuing chaos, uses a handgun to save Sterling Windsor, the Northern Lord. Seizing the opportunity while he is vulnerable, she spends a passionate night with him. The next day, Dorothy hurriedly escapes but forgets to take her handgun. When Sterling wakes up and discovers the gun, he sets out to find Dorothy to learn how to replicate it. However, in a twist of fate, he mistakenly captures another woman, Beatrice Young, believing she is Dorothy, and brings her back to the palace. Beatrice takes advantage of this mix-up, flaunting her false identity and making life difficult for Dorothy, but Dorothy skillfully counters every challenge, causing Beatrice to ultimately undermine herself. While Sterling pretends to favor Beatrice, he secretly develops feelings for Dorothy and, to protect her, he endures the situation quietly. The King, wary of Sterling’s growing power, ignores the plight of the people during an enemy invasion, preventing Sterling from going to battle. To confront the tyrant king and save the citizens, Sterling, with Dorothy’s assistance, regains control of the military and rescues the people from peril. In the end, Sterling ascends to the throne, with Dorothy by his side as empress. They abolish the harem system and commit to a life together, united as one.
Desperate and out of options, a father sells his daughter to a ruthless butcher. The transaction ends in tragedy, leaving the girl deaf and mute. Soon after, the heartless butcher vanishes without a trace, leaving her simple-minded man to raise her. Years later, while struggling to make a living, she uncovers a shocking truth - the wealthy and influential head of the Glynnes is, in fact, her long-lost biological father.
Twenty years ago, a sudden flood swept through Reid Village, and Daphne Frost's husband, Alfie Reid, disappeared in the raging waters while trying to fight the disaster, leaving her behind with their two children. Since then, Daphne has struggled to raise them on her own, enduring countless hardships over the years. Now, twenty years later, her children have grown up, but instead of gratitude, they shockingly try to force their mother into marrying a greedy, lecherous brute. Her son is only interested in money, while her daughter seeks an internship through the brute's connections. Both siblings relentlessly pressure their mother to go through with the wedding. Yet, deep in her heart, Daphne remains loyal to her missing husband and refuses to marry.
Celia grew up in an orphanage. After being reunited with her family, her mother passed away during a bitter divorce. The orphan girl she adopted, Nancy, turned out to be a matchmaker who accidentally bound Celia to her cold CEO boss, Henry. Haunted by childhood trauma, Henry was physically allergic to women, rendering his blind dates disastrous—until he met Celia and relentlessly pursued her. Mistaking his avoidance of others as disinterest in women and fearing their professional ties, Celia fled and even tried to quit. They forged a marriage pact to cure his condition, but their fragile bond was sabotaged by Celia's stepsister. With Nancy's schemes and Henry's grandmother's support, their relationship deepened. When Celia's childhood friend returned, declaring their love a "fake crush." Could their fragile bond survive?
Mira entrusted her biological daughter, Sidney, to her grandfather, Josh, in order to marry into a wealthy family. Three years later, when Mira returned to take Sidney home, a car accident occurred along the way. In the choice between saving her biological daughter Sidney and her stepdaughter Tina, she chose to save Tina first, which led to Sidney's death. Josh was heartbroken, while Mira remained unaware of the situation. Ultimately, when she discovered the truth, it was too late for regrets!
In their previous lives, the empress and the consort spent their whole lives locked in a bitter rivalry. It wasn't until their deaths that they uncovered the truth—they had both been pawns in the emperor's game. Their children were used to turn them against each other, and their families had all perished at the emperor's hands. Reborn, the empress returns to the very day the emperor falsely accused her of causing the consort's miscarriage. This time, she does everything she can to protect her former enemy. But before she can offer an explanation, she discovers that the consort has been reborn as well. Once they confirm their shared secret, the two women turn from rivals to allies, determined to take down the unfaithful emperor together. In their previous lives, the emperor's power was still shaky at this point, and he relied heavily on the political influence of both women's families. This time, the empress uses his greed against him and brings him to his own downfall. At the story's close, the consort embraces a life of peace while the empress ascends the throne with grace. For once, the women of the imperial harem live peacefully, free of rivalry. Who says a woman can't wear the crown?
Born to wealth and privilege as the offspring of South Pine's premier tycoon, Scott Bauer, Violet Bauer chose a different path. A disagreement with her father in her youth set her on a journey of self-discovery, leading her to live incognito and raise her child, Amelia Field, out of the public eye. For years, Violet sustained herself through a modest venture at a local stall, while Amelia remained in the dark about her grandfather's fortune. Isolated during her postpartum recovery, Amelia endured the relentless mistreatment of her critical mother-in-law and the betrayal of an unfaithful spouse who held her in contempt. Unbeknownst to them, they were taunting a woman of considerable heritage. Eventually, Amelia took a stand, ending her marriage and revealing her true lineage, thus asserting her place and upending the family dynamics.
Jones Sean witnessed her beloved daughter fall from the building and die. The culprit was her ex-husband. To avenge her daughter, she changed her identity and transformed into a female entrepreneur worth over a hundred million. In this way, she manipulated those driven by greed.