

Brilliant but penniless top student Lucia Gray carries a secret list of names she swears to take revenge on. With the help of her best friend Megan Cole, she sets her sights on Sebastian Duvall, the most powerful man in Northvale.Every move she makes is calculated, every word carefully chosen.Yet in this dangerous game of strategy and desire, it is Sebastian who finds himself drawn in—captivated by Lucia's intelligence, and falling for her one step at a time.Across the chasm of wealth and status, the two clash, conquer, and ultimately discover something far greater than victory—an unexpected, all-consuming love.
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Fern Burke's husband, Edwin Smith is supporting both households, his own and that of his sister-in-law. He argues that Vera Green, his sister-in-law, would become the subject of gossip since her husband has died, so he brings her along to the military, leaving Fern behind in the countryside. Every month, he sends Fern three love letters, yet gives all his military allowance to Vera. During the famine, Vera and her two children stay comfortably in Edwin's city home, eating meat buns, while Fern and her children starve to death in silence. Fortunately, Fern has been given a second chance at life. This time, she won't suffer quietly…

Rosie Stone had been in a hidden romance with Captain Hector Shaw for five years,during which she gave up her chance for promotion and remained his co-pilot.However, she ended the relationship the moment she discovered Hector was involved with an ex. Instead, Rosie volunteered to fly solo as Blue Sky Airlines's first female captain and chose a new route that would never cross Hector's path.

On the day of Valeria Castle's engagement, her mother, Marilyn Castle, arrives at the banquet disguised as a cleaner, only to face humiliation from the Hardy family. A wealthy woman fights her over a parking spot, her future mother-in-law enforces strict household rules, and her fiancé demands an outrageous betrothal gift. But Marilyn soon reveals her true identity. Wayne Cuddy, Aaron Shaw, and Basil Brady step in with a billion-dollar dowry, instantly turning the tide. From that moment on, she proves her strength time and again, expertly resolving the crisis at Price Corp. In the end, as foreign capital threatens their empire, she takes Valeria abroad—ready for the next battle.

Undercover for three years in Aurum, Summer Brooks rose to power in the Eastern Quarter, waiting to bring the scam empire down. Just as she prepared to strike, she discovered her brother Asher had been lured into the compound. A deadly cover-up, a botched rescue, and an accidental death soon sparked chaos. As rival factions closed in,Summer was forced to choose between family and survival.

After losing her father, Nora Smith moves with her mother into the Lowe family, where she suffers constant bullying from her stepbrothers and relentless humiliation. Her mother urges her to remain silent, but everything changes when she discovers her stepfather's plan to marry her off to her lazy stepbrother, Xavier Lowe. Refusing to accept this fate, Nora hides her acceptance to a top university and escapes, taking on odd jobs to support herself while secretly pursuing her studies. Years later, her exceptional talent catches the attention of Rivelle's leading company, Grant Corp, which funds her studies abroad. Now, at 27, Nora returns as a powerful and influential figure, determined to reclaim her life.

Brilliant Chief Forensic Examiner Sarah Jones is despised by everyone, while Mia Zimmer is revered for claiming to be a Corpse Whisperer, but Mia is just stealing Sarah's autopsy reports and passing off the findings as mystical revelations.When an angry family blames Sarah for disrespecting their loved one's body, things turn violent and she ends up murdered. But Sarah gets a second chance at life, and this time, she's done with forensics. Mia suddenly panics when she realizes her source of stolen glory is about to disappear.

Lydia Nott's mother-in-law falls gravely ill, but Ian Hart, mistakenly thinking the ambulance is for Lydia's ex-boyfriend, blocks its path. At the hospital, he refuses to donate blood and even destroys the blood source needed for the rescue. Despite Lydia's efforts to find help, her mother-in-law dies. Ian skips the memorial to attend Ivy Scott's birthday, only to learn the truth too late. When he tries to expel Lydia from the Hart family, he discovers she's the rightful heir. Stricken with guilt over his mother's death, he is left to face the consequences of his actions.

Yoel wrongly believes his mother,Zina,caused his father's death and drove his girlfriend to suicide, so he creates the Memory Helmet to get revenge. But when he reads her memories, he discovers she carried the gambling debts alone,supported his business, and even donated bone marrow to save him. Overwhelmed with guilt, Yoel realizes the truth. When his mother falls gravely ill because of him, he finally awakens—but suffers a mental breakdown. Through it all, she never abandons him, and the family finally finds warmth and reconciliation.

Seven years ago, at Nina and Chandler's wedding, a tragedy unfolded when Nina's father murdered Chandler's father, leading to a deep rift between their families. After a chance encounter, Nina saved Chandler from a drugging incident, resulting in her giving birth to his child. Now, desperate to save her daughter Tracy, who battled leukemia, Nina found herself in Chandler's bed once more. Despite Chandler's outward humiliation, his heart remained conflicted with love and resentment. As their complicated relationship unfolded, long-buried truths from the past began to emerge. Ultimately, Chandler came to Nina's and Tracy's rescue, and the family finally reunited when the truth was revealed.

Tia Bailey bears an ugly scar on her face, keeping a promise to her late mother to not stand out too much. She's been a housewife for nearly three years and while her mother-in-law and husband's family like her, her husband Herman Aldridge finds her repulsive and is cold toward her, harboring feelings for his idealized first love. After much painful consideration, Tia decides to file for divorce.

Priscilla Lewis grows up in a family that favors sons over daughters. To evade family planning laws, her parents falsely claim that she and her younger brother, Quincy Lewis, are twins. From childhood, she and her older sister, Paige Lewis, endure unfair treatment while their brother receives the best of everything. When Priscilla excels in the college entrance exam and earns a spot at a top university, her parents refuse to let her attend, insisting that the opportunity belongs to her underperforming brother. They try to force her into marriage, but Paige helps her escape. In her place, Paige endures humiliation in an unwanted marriage. Years later, Priscilla returns, reclaiming the dignity and justice owed to both her and her sister.

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.

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 Tanner Gary was elderly and needed a bone marrow transplant, he discovered his son wasn't his biological child. Later, he found out his assistant, Hans Nolan, was actually his wife Lorry Gary's first and true love. The son was born to Hans and Lorry, and they named him Harry. In order to seize the entire Gary Group, Hans and Lorry killed Tanner, but Tanner was unexpectedly reborn and traveled back to the day before his wedding. After his rebirth, Tanner vowed to stop being a pushover and to cherish the people around him. However, his fiancée Lorry still arrogantly believed that he would remain her loyal lapdog. She first checked into a hotel with Hans, showing no remorse, and even used the upcoming wedding as a threat against Tanner. Then, at the wedding, she confessed her love to Hans, only for Tanner to expose their affair on the spot, causing the wedding to fall apart. Her family, caught in the ensuing scandal, faced a crisis and was on the brink of bankruptcy.

Lucy Hope is entrusted to the Flint family and unexpectedly marries Simon Flint.But when he grows close to Joan Lane, Lucy loses faith in their marriage and resolves to devote herself to Westby. When Simon learns of Joan's betrayal and realizes Lucy is about to leave, he rushes to the station, desperate to stop her.

Keith's daughter had a lifelong strawberry allergy. After eating a cookie with hidden strawberry ingredients, she died from an allergic reaction.Keith,already battling cancer, found out his wife Hollie was the one who gave her the cookie. To spare her the guilt, he took the blame. But Hollie,believing he killed their daughter, resented him deeply and made him suffer. Only as Keith lay dying did she learn the truth—too late to make things right.

Daria Carter, a single mother, embarked on the journey back home with her twins, Milo and Myla, for their education. To her surprise, they unexpectedly crossed paths with William Shaw, with whom Daria had a romantic fling five years prior. Upon recognizing Daria, William chose to conceal his identity, assuming the guise of a prodigal son to establish a connection with her. As their friendship unfolded amidst various challenges, marked by moments of sweetness, William found himself increasingly drawn to Daria. Simultaneously, Daria eventually discovered that William was the father of her beloved twins. In the end, love bloomed between them, leading to the formation of a complete and harmonious family unit, embracing the joyous presence of Milo and Myla.