stepmom in cinderella story

After the devastating earthquake, Susan Lewis lost her left arm while shielding her children. Her third son, Ash, went missing, and her eldest son and second daughter promised to honor and care for her. However, over twenty years later, they broke their word and tried to force Susan out of their lives. At this moment, Ash, now the CEO of the Stone Group, unexpectedly reunited with his mother, who had been cast aside.

At only 20 years old, Yara Smith struggles to make a living, taking on various part-time jobs. One day, she unexpectedly becomes pregnant after spending a night with her best friend's uncle, Daniel Gray. The Gray family carries a curse — without an heir, they're doomed to die before the age of 30. As Yara faces constant mistreatment from her brother and sister-in-law, Daniel steps in, rescuing her from her misery and treating her with the care she's longed for. And together, they help each other heal, finding redemption in each other.

Jade Shawn, the CEO of Wonda Group, is a once-in-a-millennium business prodigy. However, five years ago, she was known as Jade Zimmer, a pitiful girl whose gambler father and brother conspired to marry her off to a village bully in exchange for a hefty dowry of a hundred thousand. Unable to bear the prospect of her daughter's misery, her mother helped Jade escape this disastrous fate. Fast forward five years, Jade returns to her hometown with the company's projects, aiming to rescue her mother and sister still trapped in a perilous situation. Mindful of her family's devious nature, Jade opts to conceal her true identity. In the process, she falls victim to mistaken identity and faces various forms of bullying and humiliation from the villagers. It isn't until Brennan steps in to assist Jade that her true identity is revealed. Ultimately, Brennan successfully proposes to Jade, bringing a heartwarming conclusion to this tale of perseverance, self-discovery, and love.

In a humble village, a poor man marries a woman with a mental illness, and they have depended on each other ever since. Unable to have children, they become the subject of gossip among the villagers. One day, the wife discovers an abandoned baby at the village entrance and brings her home. Despite the villagers' disdain and attempts to dispose of the child, the wife insists on keeping her, naming her Sunshine. Years later, Sunshine earns admission to the most prestigious university, and the wife believes their luck is finally changing. However, life continues to present new challenges...

As the daughter of the Quinn Group's president and his late wife, the misssing child Koi is now adopted and named Mila. Living together as a family, Mila, Mia, and their life saver ragpicker Zane are a lovely scene, and Koi's blessed fate brings them unbelievable luck for getting closer and closer to her father. The touching moment of recognizing each other finally come, and a new life is dawning.

Betrayed by his girlfriend, Ethan endured humiliation, then unexpectedly gained the power of his ancestor, and from then on rose to become a legend.

Six years ago, Nora Carson spent a night with the formidable Perry Moore. Unwilling to be seen as a gold digger, she chose to walk away without looking back—never realizing she was carrying his child. Now, six years later, her aunt is pressuring her into an unwanted marriage. Desperate for a way out, she has no choice but to send her daughter to find the one man she once left behind. And just like that, their fates intertwine once more, setting the stage for a love story neither of them saw coming.

Globally renowned hacker Zero, Brian, remained hidden in his fiancée Mary's company to repay a favor. When Mary, disdainful of his rural mother, secretly severed ties with her under Brian's name, he sought divorce and resignation. Despite Mary's pleas for forgiveness, post-IPO, her decision to fire Brian led to the company's downfall.

Ten years ago, Shawna Stewart was left in the mountains and then taken in by a fool, Cherry. After being bullied for years because of Cherry, Shawna ran away and met her real mom Mindy Stewart. Mindy couldn't accept her daughter's adoptive mom was a fool, so she tried to take Shawna away. However, they accidentally found out that Cherry turned out to be the War Goddess, the Phoenix Legion's former commander.

On her birthday, Jeanne Leonard got hit with a double heartbreak: her boyfriend of four years, Tristan Frey, secretly tied the knot with his first love, Loretta Steele. To make things worse, Jeanne was in a car crash right after Tristan walked out on her. Hovering between life and death, she made a trade — her ability to love, in exchange for a second chance at life. Now back in the world, but unable to fall in love again, Jeanne is done chasing the past. She agrees to an arranged marriage with Nelson Sanford — not for love, but to take control of her future and rewrite her story on her own terms.

Regina took over her father's group, aiming to expand and restore its glory. Unexpectedly, her mother was injured, and her brother faced humiliation on the way to the hospital by a reckless luxury car owner. Enraged, Regina confronted the offenders, only to discover a connection to internal group members.

Alaenna came from humble beginnings, but through hard work and determination, she met and fell in love with Aiden Clark, a man from a wealthy and influential family. After their marriage, Alaenna became pregnant with triplets, and the entire Clark family was overjoyed.One day, while visiting her parents, Alaenna jokingly told them she had divorced Aiden. To her shock, their attitude changed instantly. Their long-hidden favoritism toward sons surfaced, they lashed out at her with cruel words and even tried to pressure her into handing over her assets.In the midst of the confrontation, Alaenna nearly miscarried. Luckily, Aiden arrived just in time to protect her. In the end, Alaenna gave birth to healthy babies, while those driven by greed faced the consequences of their actions.

Kimberly Harmon sacrifices herself to save her sister, Jennifer Harmon, and is rescued by Old Mr. Chapman, who adopts her as Ellie Chapman. Twenty years later, now CEO of Chapman Group, she discovers through a pendant that Todd Harmon is her father. Initially abandoning her father to marry into wealth, Jennifer ultimately regrets her actions and saves their father, leading to a joyful family reunion.

Stella Hart, once a wealthy heiress, is lost and taken in by her foster mother, Serena Cook, who arranges a betrothal between her and her son, Jason Vale. After Jason suffers an accident, Stella sells herself to a childless couple to save him. However, once the couple adopts her, they later have twins and decide to abandon her. Stella’s grandmother, unable to bear her suffering, takes her in and cares for her with great love, leading a life of mutual dependence. Meanwhile, Jason and his mother work tirelessly to find Stella, and eventually, Jason becomes the president of a publicly listed company. On the other hand, Stella faces a series of misfortunes, including betrayal and mistreatment by a man she thought she loved. When Jason finally finds Stella, the person he has cherished since childhood, he vows to make up for all her suffering. As their story unfolds, Stella’s true identity gradually reveals itself, and they eventually reunite, with true love prevailing in the end.

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.

Dakota is Gabriella Lowery's only daughter, cherished since childhood, who later marries Chase Boone and moves far away. After marriage, Chase neglects the family and has an affair. Although Dakota suffers, she never complains to her mother. At her child's one-month celebration, Dakota hopes for her mother to attend, only to discover that everyone believes Gabriella has passed away and has kept this from her. Dakota refuses to believe it and argues with the Boone family. Years of unhappiness make her consider divorce, but Chase is unwilling. At this point, Gabriella arrives and, seeing her daughter's thin appearance, blames Chase. Still, she is willing to give him another chance. Unfortunately, the rift in Dakota and Chase's relationship is beyond repair. Dakota decides to divorce, and Gabriella supports her. Chase recognizes his mistakes, chooses to let her go, and expresses his intention to change, waiting for Dakota to return.

To ensure Tyler received heart surgery, Willa had no choice but to break up with him, leading to Tyler's resentment. Tyler's mother then took away the boy among the two children Willa bore. Six years later, due to a fight between her daughter and a classmate, Willa was reunited with Tyler, and they embarked on a tumultuous love story filled with alternating currents of love and animosity.

Sage, a young jewelry designer, is happily married to Kohen—until a tragic accident leaves him in a coma. Heartbroken, Sage loses all hope… until Kohen's younger brother, Noah, suddenly wakes up from the same accident.But Noah now acts, speaks, and remembers everything just like Kohen—including intimate details only a husband would know. Even his financial moves mirror Kohen's perfectly. The eerie twist? Noah nearly died in the ring at the exact moment Kohen's condition turned critical.Sage refuses to believe it at first, but signs keep pointing to one impossible truth: is Kohen's soul living in Noah's body?As feelings resurface and lines blur, Sage must face the question:Is this love reborn, or something far more dangerous?