the price ceo pays for love

At 15, Evan Jose met the love of his life. Having been diagnosed with a rare illness since childhood and given no more than 30 years to live, Evan tasted a candy from Tina Skyler, and that very candy drove away his misery. Over the years, Evan kept supporting Tina, watching his little moon grow into an exceptional dancer. When he had only 7 months left to live, he made a selfish decision. He married her, aiming to love her silently, as he had done for the past 14 years. But he forgot that the look of love can't be hidden. His feelings grew stronger. He reveled in her cute yet awkward attempts to please him, was captivated by her unintentional touches, and couldn't bear the thought of any other man near Tina. With his life slipping away and his love impossible to let go, a countdown of love began.

When Robin Lind hears that the artwork she completed in just three minutes has been bid on for 200 million, she is utterly stunned. Little does she know that the buyer of her artwork is actually her poor husband at home. Upon her return, her husband tells her he has a gift for her. While she doesn’t like how he frivolously spends his money, she still happily opens the gift. To her astonishment, the next thing she sees is her artwork that was bid on at the auction. What exactly is happening? It turns out that her husband is actually an heir who has just returned from abroad and was pressured to marry a Lind daughter just a day ago.

On the day Sylvia died, it was Yaser's wedding day. Yaser, the son of the Shawn family's chauffeur, had benefited from Sylvia's generosity; she invited him to ride in her Maybach, treated him to luxury items, and even handed over her father's company. While he enjoyed her support and pampered his girlfriend like a princess, he treated Sylvia like a servant. When she fell seriously ill and asked to borrow money for treatment, he cruelly said, "These years with you have been a nightmare! Sylvia, just die already." She died! Only at that moment did she realize that the prince she once rejected had been waiting for her all along...

Jord's sister tragically lost her life in a car accident, and her last call was to Jord's wife, Sarah. Unfortunately, a misunderstanding arose, leading Jord to wrongly believe that Sarah was somehow responsible for his sister's demise, resulting in a fracture in their relationship. Later, influenced by Tasha's manipulations, Jord coerced a pregnant Sarah into having an abortion and compelled her to donate a kidney to Tasha. Seizing an opportunity presented by a fabricated death from stomach cancer, Sarah managed to escape, reemerging three years later with a new identity – Lucy...

Zoe's husband was the CEO of the Hall Group as well as the wealthiest man in Heide City. On her first day working at a company, she was impersonated by the cunning Lizzie, who even humiliated her in front of everyone. Little did Lizzie know, Zoe was just playing it cool, waiting to see what tricks she could pull off. Later, Charles, the nation's wealthiest man, arrived in Heide City in search of his long-lost daughter. His arrival exposed Zoe's hidden identity...

Cyrus Kenly, born into immense wealth with the world's richest mother and influential aunts, was injured saving his childhood sweetheart Ellen Steel from a car accident. He was initially diagnosed with permanent paralysis, but his mother's elite medical team cured him. To test Ellen's character, Cyrus continued pretending to be paralyzed while dating her. Before their wedding, when he planned to reveal his true condition, he discovered Ellen's affair with his close friend Skyler Buck, along with her arrogant attitude. Restraining his anger, Cyrus decided to transform the wedding into a divorce announcement. During this low point, he helped Averi Peterson recover her stolen purse. Learning of his situation, Averi agreed to marry him. At the wedding, Cyrus announced his divorce from Ellen, who promptly had Skyler propose to her, turning the event into a battle of weddings.

Marie, the daughter of the wealthy Salvin family, mistakenly believed scoundrel Bowen was her savior. She agreed to hide her identity as her father requested, pretended to be an ordinary person, and dated Bowen, who used her money and cheated on her with Yadira. On the day Marie returned home after academic success, Bowen and his family conspired to steal her house and then broke up with her. Realizing the truth, Marie revealed her identity, confronted Bowen and Yadira, and demanded restitution. Just then, the head of the Smith family, who had been betrothed to Marie since childhood, appeared to help her reclaim her dignity and future.

Jessica Shaw's daughter loses her life under the rubble during a fire, while her husband, Zachary Yandell, saves another mother and daughter. Throughout their marriage, Jessica has been the one caring for their family, while Zachary continually makes excuses and sides with that pair of mother and daughter. This tragic loss has pushed Jessica to her limit. Determined to seek justice, she vows to make those who have wronged her and her daughter pay for their actions.

To settle her father's debt, Vivian Gray reluctantly accepts Shane Ford's offer of 200,000 dollars to become his wife. On the day they register their marriage, both disguise themselves, unwilling to reveal their true identities. A year later, while working as a hostess at a film festival, Vivian accidentally trips and falls, unintentionally stealing Shane's first kiss. "Get off me!" Shane snaps angrily. "I'm sorry, but... your lips are so soft!" Vivian blurts out. The incident costs Vivian her job, and fate takes a surprising turn when she ends up becoming Shane's assistant.

Lowell, the CEO of Wonder Group, gave up his career and walked away from everything for love—marrying Lillian. For years, he believed he had found happiness. But everything changed when Lillian's first love, Karl Scott, returned to their hometown. The moment they reunited, old feelings quickly reignited, and before long, the two were entangled in a secret affair. To make matters worse, even Lowell and Lillian's son began growing closer to Karl, treating him like more of a father than Lowell himself. Faced with his wife's betrayal and his son's rejection, Lowell endured the pain in silence—again and again. But eventually, something in him broke. Tired of being taken for granted, he made a decision: he would end the marriage and reclaim everything that was rightfully his. In the end, when Lowell revealed his true, wealthy background and calmly filed for divorce, Lillian was left in shock—and full of regret.

The astute heroine, Lia Stone, had a simple plan: sell herself secretly to gather funds for her sister's dire illness. Yet, a birthmark caught the eye of Abel Ren, leading them into a marriage based on a bargain. She believed it was merely a deal, but she hadn't foreseen the mad schemes of the twisted love rival, Zoe Blake, who saw her as the perfect target for vengeance. The moment the wedding vows were exchanged, a cascade of plots and betrayals unfolded, relentlessly targeting Lia. But from the depths of despair, there's always a rise. Having narrowly evaded death, Lia allied with Jeff Ren to exact retribution, showing no mercy to either Abel or Zoe.

Fifteen years ago, Molly was rescued and adopted by Mrs. Shane. To repay Mrs. Shane's kindness, Molly, now the Supreme Lord, had quietly supported the Shanes for years—helping her eldest brother become the richest man in Waterfall City, assisting her second brother in earning the title of War God, and aiding her third brother in becoming a legendary doctor. However, on the very day that the true daughter of the family, Fiona, returned, Molly discovered that all her sacrifices had been in vain.

After Johnny married the stunning and accomplished Valerie, his greedy family—convinced he'd landed a wealthy older sugar mama—never bothered to meet her. While Johnny was away, they mistook Valerie for his mistress and, desperate to keep their imagined "rich old bride's" fortune, cruelly turned on her. Little did they know: Valerie was actually the young, brilliant CEO of a major company, temporarily stepping back to focus on starting a family. When the truth came out, their shame was matched only by her fury—and they were swiftly shown the door.

When they first met, he was a beggar, and she was wealthy. Years later, he became a CEO, and she, a humble employee. A twist of fate brought them together through an arranged marriage, revealing hidden connections. Misunderstood feelings and missed chances led to separation until a revelation prompted a second chance...

Ten years ago, Benjamin Lee's eldest daughter was murdered by his ex-wife and her lover. Consumed by rage, Benjamin killed both of them, resulting in a ten-year prison sentence. After his release, Benjamin hoped to rebuild a peaceful life with his second daughter, Jody, but he discovered that she was being abused by her husband, Vincent Bryant. In an effort to protect her, Benjamin confronted Vincent and his cruel family with force, but Jody couldn't bring herself to forgive her father for resorting to violence. Later, the truth was revealed, and Jody, overwhelmed with regret, reconciled with Benjamin. Together, they exacted their revenge.

After being driven out by her stepmother, Nora Seth encountered Hans Frank, the most powerful man in the capital, and they quickly got married. Due to her ordinary background, Nora faced exclusion in the high society, but she was smart and resilient, never giving up. Through her efforts, she became a top designer, embarrassing the elite ladies. What made her happier was that Hans doted on her endlessly.

After being drugged, Sophie Moore finds herself spending the night with a stranger. Little does she know, this stranger is a powerful and domineering CEO! From that moment on, the CEO showers his newfound wife with endless affection and indulgence.

Jenna Dillard has always been a stand-in for Camryn Acosta’s first love. When his true love finally returns, Jenna is diagnosed with cancer and decides to leave him for good. Yet after years of being bound by a contract, Camryn has unknowingly developed feelings for her. The moment Jenna announces the end of their contract, he finally realizes his own heart, only to be shattered by the news of her death. Years later, a top designer named Gemma Dillard appears in his life. He is certain that his Jenna has returned, but why is there a child by her side?