After dying alone in a hospital bed due to indulging her love-obsessed son, Gracie Carter returns to the past and vows to live only for herself, slapping the faces of her senseless son and his opportunistic future in-laws.
As the only daughter of the Merrick family, Kirsty Merrick bears the responsibility of marrying into the prestigious Bartley family to lead the Merrick family to new heights, as carefully orchestrated by her mother Evanna Taylor. Kirsty successfully secures a betrothal with Morgan Bartley, the playboy son of the Bartley family's second heir. Unknown to Kirsty, Morgan has been secretly involved with Jess Merrick, Kirsty's only friend who grew up with her in an orphanage. Years later, when brought back to the Merrick family, the kindhearted Kirsty could not bear to abandon Jess, and thus pleaded with her parents to take Jess in as well. Now, Jess has begun an affair with Kirsty's fiance Morgan. To get back at Morgan, Kirsty designs a plan to seduce and intoxicate Nicolai Bartley, the young CEO of the Bartley Group, leading to the start of a dangerous "underground affair."
Yanis went missing as a child, and his biological parents adopted a child named Jonathan to make up for their pain. Later, when Yanis was found, the whole family favored Jonathan, even pushing all the blame onto Yanis after Jonathan set the building on fire.
Joanna, the only daughter of wealthy Spencer family, was abandoned by her grandmother who favored boys. After losing her memory, she was raised by a fishing village elder. By a twist of fate, she joined Spencer Group, where misunderstandings led to her regaining her memory and reuniting with her family.
Shirley was David's adopted daughter, and they had relied on each other for many years. Though they shared no blood relation, their bond surpassed that of a biological father and daughter. After David's death, Shirley, filled with hatred for the Shane family who abandoned her, became a tutor for them. She initially had the opportunity to seek revenge, but an unexpected revelation about her biological mother's enduring love for her led her to reconsider. Later, she discovered that she had stomach cancer. Being caught between love and resentment for her mother, she ultimately decided to sacrifice herself to save her mother's adopted daughter.
Winter Gray wakes up with five years of memories gone and is completely unimpressed by her cold, distant husband, Troy Lowe. "A sc*mbag like you? I never wanted to marry you!" "Winter Gray, you're ridiculous!" he snaps back. Thinking divorce will solve everything, Winter is shocked to discover she has a five-year-old son, Kyle Lowe! She then deals with her unruly son and confronts the scheming mistress causing trouble. Balancing family and work, her life starts to thrive. As Troy watches her transformation, his frustration shifts to admiration. He realizes she’s the woman who saved him five years ago, nearly losing her leg in the process. Grateful, he vows to repay her, but winning her heart back will be a long journey.
Hugh sacrificed his chance at the National Medical Research Council to save his wife Quinn, who had late-stage liver cancer. He sold family heirlooms to fund her treatment, but Quinn used the money to buy a car for her first love, James. She became obsessed with their past together, ignoring her son Luke's feelings. Hugh and Luke gave her three chances to change, but she refused. Finally, Hugh joined the National Physician Program and left with Luke. After he departed, Quinn regretted her actions, but it was too late to make amends.
Twelve years ago, the Briggs family, led by billionaire Xavier Briggs, faced a home invasion by Travis Hart. Genevieve Bennett, Xavier's wife, fled with their four-year-old daughter, Alexis Briggs. While on the run, they were pursued by Travis, the brother of the family's maid, Amelia Hart, and accidentally fell off a cliff. In their life-threatening moment, a homeless man scavenging for trash, Dale Lewis, saved them. Genevieve and her daughter assumed new identities, living under Dale's care for twelve years. By a twist of fate, Ellie Lewis - formerly Alexis - ends up working as a maid in the Briggs household. By now, Amelia, the former maid, has transformed into the lady of the house. After enduring countless hardships, Xavier, Genevieve, and Ellie finally uncover Amelia's schemes, and the family is reunited.
Joliet and her husband, Marvin, returned from abroad with their son, excited to reunite with their family. However, a sudden car accident shattered their happiness. Shockingly, the fatal crash was caused by Marvin's own siblings, Helena and Jerome. Unaware that the victim was their younger brother, they not only failed to offer help but also fled the scene. Joliet found no assistance and was coerced into signing a settlement. Helena even refused to pay for the medical expenses and verbally abused Joliet, ultimately causing Marvin to miss his chance for rescue and die in despair. Joliet intended to return home with her husband's ashes but was mistaken for a scammer by the oblivious Helena. In the end, the truth was revealed, and Helena realized that she had inadvertently killed her beloved brother. Overcome with guilt, Jerome chose to turn himself in. Joliet took her son back abroad, leaving the unstable Helena to face a lonely life alone in her remaining years.
The story primarily revolves around the main female protagonist Caitlyn May and the male lead Louis Montgomery. Caitlyn’s parents were killed when she was six years old, leaving her to grow up in an orphanage. Later, due to the connection between her parents’ death and the Montgomery family, she marries Louis Montgomery, the second son of the Montgomery family. After their marriage, the couple faces numerous misunderstandings and obstacles. Initially, they both mistakenly believe that the other has a crush on their first love. However, as the plot develops, these misunderstandings gradually unravel. Louis begins to actively pursue his wife, and ultimately, the two come together.
Lana Cole and Gary Leed have been searching for their missing daughter for over 20 years. Tragically, Gary loses his life while working at a construction site, trying to earn money to find her. Unbeknownst to them, their daughter has been adopted by a wealthy man, growing up into someone they no longer recognize.
Leola Dawson returns home from abroad for her brother Tyrone's proposal to Helen Miller. At the proposal, Helen mistakes Leola for "the other woman." Helen and her family mistreat Leola based on this misunderstanding. Tyrone, influenced by Helen's family, turns against his sister. Finally, Leola and her parents clear up the situation, and she becomes the heiress to Dawson Group.
Jeremy Wilson's sister, Sophia Wilson, returned to her homeland to attend her brother's engagement ceremony. However, Daisy Rogers, Jeremy's fiancée, mistook Sophia for a mistress and subjected her to public humiliation and assault. After the truth was revealed, not only was Daisy's misconduct exposed, but it also came to light that her pregnancy was a fabrication, and she was conspiring with Jeremy's best friend, Zane Grey, to eliminate Jeremy and seize control of the corporation. In the end, Zane was handed over to the police, Daisy's family faced punishment, and Jeremy and Sophia gained a profound insight into the significance of integrity when sizing up others.
Wen Ruyi, the abandoned illegitimate daughter of the marquis' household, unexpectedly returns home after years away. To the world, she's just a substitute bride for her perfect, legitimate sister. But beneath the surface, she carries the weight of a darker purpose—seeking justice for her mother's death. As the vibrant capital buzzes with intrigue, the culprits behind her mother's tragedy begin to reveal themselves, one by one. With her heart torn between the past and the future, how will she decide what path to take?
The Bell Mansion was engulfed in a massive fire, and the young heir, Alex Bell, barely managed to escape the inferno alive. Following his narrow escape, he underwent a clandestine facial transformation and reemerged with a new identity—Joel Clark—with the intention of seeking revenge by approaching his estranged wife, Sandy Lane.Sandy, haunted by lingering emotions for Alex, mistook Joel for her former husband due to their striking resemblance and unwittingly married him. Thus, the tale unfolds as Joel assumes his new identity and the intricate story of revenge, love, and mistaken identities takes shape.
Chena's top agent, Stella Kurt, lives incognito and humbly to provide her parents with a peaceful, ordinary life. However, her selfish relatives, seeking personal gain, plan to marry her off to a local thug. Stella's parents sever their ties with these relatives in protest. Undeterred, the thug uses his influential family background to humiliate Stella’s parents and, in a horrific turn of events, kills her mother. Fueled by rage and a desire for justice, Stella sets out to confront them, determined to make them pay for the atrocities committed against her family.
In his original timeline, Felix Cheney, chairman of Lacario Group, was betrayed and tormented by Ena Lewis and her family. He lost his company, watched his mother suffer, and ultimately died in despair—with hatred in his heart. But fate gave him a second chance. Reborn in 2018, Felix vowed revenge. At a charity auction, he set up Ena's mother, Gloria Lindsey, let her overbid, and then refused to pay, plunging her into chaos. Meanwhile, he found Lacario Group in disarray under Ford Lewis' mismanagement and began purging the rot from within. As his family faced harassment from Howard Lewis, Felix stepped in just in time to protect his sister, Sharon. Through the trials that followed, he rebuilt broken bonds and led his family toward a stronger, brighter future.
The Sovereign Guardian Sean Madden retires to the countryside with his daughter Cindy. After encountering the Hickman family’s elderly matriarch, he marries beautiful businesswoman Serena Hickman, believing he can provide Cindy with a stable family life. Unexpectedly, Serena becomes targeted by the Power family, bringing multiple critical dangers. However, Sean and Cindy collaborate to successfully resolve and overcome these challenges.