the devil's bargain series

She is a long-lost heiress, yet she ends up betrayed by her boyfriend, and her foster parents sell her to a much older man. Out of desperation, she hastily marries a street stall vendor. Little does she know, the street stall vendor is actually a dignified CEO! From then on, the CEO dotes on her and teaches those who mistreat her a lesson. What an affectionate man, indeed!

At seven, Hailey left her mother Claire to avoid burdening her during cancer. Years later, now a billionaire, Claire eventually finds Hailey—betrayed by her fiancé and about to be harmed by his mistress, Claire, furious, pulled out a gun…

Just when Angie Stone feels her life is perfect—enjoying the warmth of her family and the success of her career—a sudden twist of fate pulls her from the clouds and plunges her into an abyss. A hidden conspiracy quietly unfolds, and she is ruthlessly thrown into a dark, secret room, completely isolated from the outside world. The only link to the outside is a two-way mirror, offering a glimpse of the world beyond. Through it, Angie is horrified to realize she is trapped behind the walls of her own bedroom.

In ancient times, a divine spirit nourished by all creation was born into the mortal realm. This spirit split into two halves—one good and one evil. Should the evil half devour the remaining part, it would become the supreme ruler of heaven and earth, plunging the three realms into hellish torment. The only solution lies in its other half, which exists in mutual generation and restriction with it. Only by combining the power of a sacred artifact and the essence of the four ancient divine beasts can it be completely destroyed from this world. However, this also requires a person of unique bloodline. The tavern that Vyara Moonfell runs in the city of Shadowspire exists solely to await this destined one.

In her past life, Mila was abandoned for reasons unknown. Many years later, she was found by the Brown family. However, rather than receiving the love and care expected as the youngest daughter, she was relentlessly tormented by her adopted sister, Claire. Claire plotted to frame Mila, causing her to be constantly punished by the family and subjected to both physical and emotional abuse. Despite this, Mila remained warm and kind toward every member of the Brown family, but all she received in return were coldness and scolding. In the end, the prolonged mistreatment led to Mila developing uremia, and she missed her chance for a kidney transplant. Tragically, she died at the hands of Claire’s scheme. Just before her death, it seemed like she saw someone rushing toward her. Reborn, Mila must now face the family that betrayed her, the cruel stepsister, and the man who once promised to save her.

Celeste Sawyer is the true heiress of Sawyer Group. However, she went missing when she was little and was adopted by June Jensen, a scavenger. When she grows up, she returns to her family to inherit her position as CEO of the company, while also helping June search for her missing daughter. On her first day of work, Celeste bumps into Holly Farke and notices that Holly bears the same birthmark on her wrist as June. Consequently, Celeste arranges for a paternity test between them. Meanwhile, Holly pretends to be the heiress of Sawyer Group. Celeste receives assistance from Kieran Scott, a Javoska tycoon, while Holly enlists help from Yves Graham. Gradually, Celeste's true identity begins to surface, and Holly's lies start to unravel.

While sweeping the streets, cleaner Carleigh Quinn encounters Roderick Sawyer stepping out of a luxury car. He hands her a bank card, explaining he's terminally ill and wants to help her. Surprisingly, Carleigh claims she can cure him, but three renowned doctors accuse her of being a fraud. When Roderick suddenly collapses, everyone rushes to his home where the doctors admit only the legendary "Sovereign of Scales" could save him. Carleigh reveals herself as this mystical healer with mastery across dozens of fields, cures Roderick, and leaves. Later, her fiance Kieran Harrell delivers divorce papers, and at their wedding, publicly abandons her to marry Aurora Quinn instead. Roderick arrives with a marriage proposal, announcing to everyone's shock that Carleigh is the revered Sovereign of Scales.

As children, Gigi Murray and Milo Sanford made a pinky promise to marry each other. Eighteen years later, Milo has become mentally impaired, but Gigi remains devoted and marries him. After a fateful accident, Milo regains his memory, only to discover that the person who killed his parents is none other than Gigi's adoptive father. Consumed by rage, Milo turns against Gigi. Amidst the turmoil, Gigi's true identity is revealed, uncovering a web of secrets and betrayal.

After a car accident that left Brook in a coma, Natalie concealed her identity to marry the man. Together, the married couple faced challenges from Fiona and her son and took down the two-faced James as they navigated through their marriage and started a happy life together.

CEO Millie Brewster's life is turned upside down when livestreamer Candis Stark leads an "Anti-Mistress Alliance" to her doorstep. Candis publicly accuses Millie of being the other woman in her marriage to Jeff Horton, inciting a mob that vandalizes Millie's mansion. However, when Jeff appears, he denies any relationship with Candis - a revelation that makes Candis suspect she's been caught in a larger conspiracy. Ironically, Millie is actually Jeff's legitimate wife, falsely branded as a mistress. As she decides to fight back against these accusations, she discovers her friend Kiara Grant may also be secretly involved with Jeff. Little does Millie know, while she's busy fighting these false accusations, she's playing right into their hands - her husband and his two mistresses have been pulling the strings all along, orchestrating her downfall…

In a world where emotions run wild and secrets lurk in the shadows, Kristen, an orphaned servant, finds herself entangled in a web of love and betrayal. When fate unexpectedly leads her to Justin, the enigmatic leader, and Allen, the newly appointed Lycan King, Kristen's life takes a dramatic turn. As emotions ignite and alliances shift, Kristen must navigate the turbulent waters of romance and deception.

When Lily and her doctor meet in private to discuss a the results of a cancer screening, her husband Mason accidentally overhears. Believing that Lily has cancer, he divorces her, kicks her out of their house, and shacks up with her best friend—all so he can cut her loose before she can drag him down. Just as Lily is left with nothing, she meets Adam: a billionaire CEO who needs a fake relationship to appease his nagging grandfather. Lily and Adam move in together, even as Mason mocks Lily for being on death's door. But what Mason doesn't know is that Lily isn't the one with late-stage cancer—he is!

Noelle Miller and her son have been locked up and subjected to daily mistreatment, resulting in her son needing hospitalization. Due to a misunderstanding, Thomas Lowe becomes suspicious of Noelle and eventually seeks a divorce. It's only after Noelle passes away that he finally realizes who he has truly loved all along.

The tragic cable crash left Ben and Lisa Fisk orphaned, forcing them to rely on each other for support. Fifteen years later, they both manage to enroll at the same university. However, their limited financial resources mean they can only afford to fund one of their educations. True to her selfless nature, Lisa sacrifices her chance and allows Ben to pursue his studies. To support her brother, Lisa endures countless hardships, even seeking financial help from the villagers. Five years later, rumors begin to swirl that Ben has committed a serious crime, sparked by none other than Chris Lane. Will the villagers stand by Ben and Lisa, or will Chris face the consequences of his actions? What lies ahead for the Fisk siblings?

Once destined for college, Violet Payne's life was stolen when her best friend took her admission letter, an act that ruined her future and led to her father's death. Ten years later, her friend became CEO, and she raised pigs in the countryside. Refusing defeat, she uncovers the truth and rises to become a successful entrepreneur, reclaiming her life and triumphing.

Six years ago, Lauren Zane was drugged by her stepsister, Yasmin Zane, and had a one-night encounter with Yosef Jones, the world's wealthiest man. Seizing the opportunity, Yasmin took Lauren's place and began dating Yosef. Lauren, meanwhile, escaped and later gave birth to six children. Due to congenital genetic defects, the youngest child had to be left in a hospital abroad. Determined to earn money for her child's treatment, Lauren returned to her country with her five other children, intent on reclaiming everything Yasmin had stolen from her. Fate repeatedly brought Yosef into their lives. With the help of her children, Lauren reunited with Yosef and brought justice to those who wronged her. In the end, they lived happily together with their children.

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.

Six years ago, Jane Soot was set up by her stepmother and stepsister, resulting in an accidental pregnancy. The shock led to her father's death, and her family business was taken over by her stepmother and stepsister, who then chased Jane out of the house. Now, six years later, Jane's daughter, Tina Soot, possesses mind-reading abilities and uses them to help her mother secure a job at Rich Corp, becoming CEO Hans Leed's assistant. Jane's exceptional design skills incite jealousy in designer Sue Ford. Although Sue attempts to frame Jane, Hans sees through the deception and fires Sue. Meanwhile, Zoe Soot fails to cover up her past misdeeds. Hans investigates and realizes Jane is the woman he fell in love with years ago. Zoe tries to keep Hans by her side by attempting to drug him and persuading Hans' grandmother to make Jane leave, but her efforts fail. Ultimately, Hans and Jane work together to expose the truth, and Jane successfully regains control of her company.