the price ceo pays for love

Burdened by her father’s debt, Seoyoon ends her relationship with Leejun through a painful lie. While chasing after her, Leejun is nearly killed in an accident. Years later, Seoyoon is raising their child alone, while Leejun returns in triumph. When their paths cross again, old wounds, hidden truths, and unresolved feelings flare back to life, upending everything they thought they’d left behind.

Esme Olsen and Nate Blair are childhood sweethearts, destined to be together—until the real Lane heir returns, forcing Nate out. They vow to reunite, but the next day, Esme is diagnosed with leukemia. Afraid of holding him back, she chooses to recover before seeking him out or quietly disappear. Unaware of her illness, her greedy father hires thugs to attack Nate and convinces him that Esme no longer loves him. Five years later, he returns as a powerful tycoon, determined to claim her as his own. Love and resentment clash, but in the end, the truth sets them free.

Grace, an orphan imprisoned by her adoptive family, is raised to be sold to a corrupt official. Desperate to escape with her disabled brother, she seduces billionaire Jackson Carroll, using him as her weapon.

Five years ago, a car accident left Hansel blind in Emerald Town, where he assumed the identity of Hans. He met the kind-hearted Joyce (Lily), and they fell in love. After an accident, Joyce selflessly donated her cornea to restore Hans's sight. Upon recovery, Hans regained his true name, Hansel. Due to blindness and pregnancy, Joyce was married to him by her family with a three-million-dollar dowry. Unaware of each other's identities, they faced misunderstandings and barriers. Joyce gave birth to their daughter, Star, whom Hansel misunderstood due to infidelity suspicions. In a touching moment before Star's death from leukemia, she donated her cornea to restore her mother's sight. Full of sorrow, Hansel and Joyce finally discovered each other's true selves, unveiling Shirley's schemes. Driven by madness, Shirley kidnapped Joyce. To protect their daughter and love, Joyce made a difficult choice. How will this complicated tale end?

In her past life, Yasmin donated bone marrow to her father, Howard Lester, who was suffering from a severe illness. However, her family only favored her sister, Ruby. As Yasmin's health worsened, she passed away tragically amidst her family's misunderstanding and indifference. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself reborn. Determined to change her fate and reclaim everything she lost, Yasmin participated in a movie audition. She became famous for her emotional crying scenes and was taken care of by her mother's best friend, Chelsea Ford. With Chelsea's help, Yasmin exposed Ruby's true nature, revealing to her father that her late mother had been his true love, leaving him filled with regret. Despite everything, the kind-hearted Yasmin still donated bone marrow to save her father. Cherished by those around her, Yasmin grew up happily and ultimately had her own fulfilling life.

Gavin Moregard has been nurturing and caring for his wife Natalie Langford throughout their marriage. However, his devotion hasn't been reciprocated; instead, it has emboldened Natalie to become increasingly domineering. The breaking point comes when Natalie forces Gavin to drink her foot-washing water. This degrading act triggers the explosion of all the suppressed conflicts in their dysfunctional marriage...

Wyomia Quinn, the eldest daughter of the Quinn family, accidentally had a one-night stand with Julian Yates, the CEO of the Yates Group. Later, she was pregnant but had an accident that made her lose her memory. She spent six years abroad before coming back. Upon returning, Wyomia wanted her mother Maeva Sanum's ashes placed in the Quinn family's grave, but her father and stepmother demanded she secure a billion-dollar contract from the Yates family first. After reuniting with Julian, the two were riddled with misunderstandings. With the help of their adorable daughter, Sheila Yates, they gradually found their way back to each other.

Five years ago, Johanna gave birth to twins for Samuel, and shortly after, they separated. When they encountered each other again five years later, Samuel was shocked to learn that she had given birth to a boy and a girl. He decided to conceal his identity and be there for them. Johanna mistakenly believed Samuel was just a construction worker and resolved to earn money herself, while Samuel became a full-time dad. Facing the challenges of taking care of the children, Samuel fumbled but still worked hard to learn, determined to be a good father. Johanna's father seized her inheritance and pressured her to divorce, but Samuel stepped in to take her away and vowed to give her the best life. At a banquet, Samuel publicly announced his identity, revealing that he was a billionaire, and he had been attracted to Johanna for her outstanding qualities.

Five years ago, Iliana Mercer unexpectedly became pregnant with the child of Ernest Abbott, the richest man in Verdora. Years later, a chance encounter reignites their passionate connection. Ernest subsequently purchases the bakery where Iliana works, seemingly determined to be part of her life. Despite Iliana's focus on professional independence, Ernest's persistent pursuit gradually breaks down her resistance. Ultimately, she not only establishes herself professionally but finds herself cherished by both Ernest and their adorable son, transforming her life in unexpected ways.

While working part-time as a delivery girl, Trudy accidentally stumbled upon her boyfriend and her sister registering for marriage. Heartbroken, she rushed into a flash marriage with Henry, an Ubor driver. Henry agreed to marry Trudy to appease his mother's pressure for him to settle down, but he had been holding onto a promise he made five years ago to the girl who saved his life. In their marriage, Henry hid his true identity, but as they spent time together, he gradually became attracted to Trudy and realized his feelings for her. At the same time, under Henry's care, Trudy's heart began to open up to him, and she unexpectedly found herself falling for him. Just as Trudy worked hard to earn money and nurture their marriage, she discovered a shocking secret: this handsome Ubor driver was actually a billionaire CEO! Even more astonishing, Trudy was the girl from five years ago!

To fund her mother's grave, Selena decided on a flash marriage, inadvertently marrying James Monroe, who was also in a rush and suffered from pollen allergy. They agreed to divorce in two years. As the term neared, Selena interned at James's company, and after an unexpectedly intimate encounter, they realized their mutual affection. Upon discovering her pregnancy, Selena found out her boss was her husband. James, realizing she was his wife, pursued her passionately. At their wedding, Selena marveled at the transformation from boss to husband.

It wasn't until the day she died that Stacie realized her marriage had been a lie. Brian had always been hopelessly in love with his first crush,and marrying her was nothing more than an act of revenge.Reborn back to her school days, Stacie returns to her wealthy family without hesitation and marries her childhood sweetheart—the heir of the Sanders family—in a flash. She never expected the proud and untouchable Brian to break down, eyes red as he came to her door."Stacie… didn't you say you'd only ever love me?"

Ella concealed her identity and spent four years married to Ash, yet it proved insufficient to withstand the allure of a first love. Consequently, despite being seven months pregnant, Ella had to endure a harrowing Cesarean section. Leaving behind a divorce agreement, Ella reclaimed her status as the heiress of a wealthy family, driving Ash to the brink of insanity.

James was imprisoned after being falsely accused of causing his grandfather's coma. Upon his release, he found his family cold and indifferent—they even pressured him to sacrifice his own leg for Jasper. Overwhelmed by despair, he resolved to cut all ties with the Lynn family. But a twist of fate led him to Zoey. With her unwavering support, James not only cleared his name but also made sure the true culprit, Jasper, was brought to justice.

After an unexpected encounter, Adelyn slept with Trent. Adelyn intended to forget everything, but Trent re-entered her life as her fiancé's uncle. To make matters even more complicated, Adelyn discovered she was pregnant with Trent's child. This set off a tangled web of emotions, leading them both into a passionate and reckless love affair.

On her anniversary, Annabelle received proof of her husband Xavier's affair, the final straw after a decade of silent endurance. Shattering her gilded cage, she forged an alliance with cold CEO Fletcher for vengeance. When impostor Rebecca's identity exploded at the gala and design theft schemes unraveled, Annabelle rose from the ashes as the true successor. With Xavier behind bars and his mistress in ruins,Annabelle and Fletcher sealed their hard-won love amidst corporate warfare. Ten bitter years distilled to sweetest victory. On the rise to glory, passion aged into forever.

Born into wealth, Winona Gray risks her life to save Matthew Finch and ends up paralyzed. To test his love,her father tells her to keep pretending she can't walk. On the eve of their wedding, she plans to rise from her wheelchair and reveal her true identity as the daughter of the powerful Gray family. But before she can, she discovers Matthew's affair with her sworn sister, Rhea Blair—shattering her heart and everything she once believed in.

After being betrayed and killed by her beloved husband and best friend, Madelyn was reborn. When she returned to life, she completely awakened to the truth and embarked on a journey of revenge. In her quest for justice, she transformed from a victim into a powerful heiress, determined to take back what was rightfully hers.