the pride and the passion cast

Yana Joy, born with congenital heart disease, was coerced by her parents into marrying Yale Joss on her wedding day, but Zach Hall intervened, disrupting the ceremony. It was revealed that Zach was the CEO of Hall Group. His former girlfriend, Zoey Tate, had tragically passed away in a car accident, and her heart had been transplanted into Yana's body. After Zoey's death, Zach conducted a thorough investigation to find Yana and mistook her for his late girlfriend, leading him to develop feelings for her. Yana, upon discovering that Zoey was Zach's unforgettable first love, struggled to accept that his affection for her stemmed from this misunderstanding. However, they eventually clarified the confusion between them. Yana chose to start anew with Zach, motivated by her desire to provide their child with a complete family.

Felix, betrayed by his former wife Quincy and suffering from dementia, witnessed his daughter Nancy being taken away by Quincy and her lover. After the ancestral tablet was destroyed, an ancestor manifested and restored Felix's spiritual wisdom, granting him power. In order to rescue his daughter, Felix accidentally encountered female CEO Yancey and demonstrated his abilities to save his daughter. However, to completely heal his daughter, Felix needed a Viridblood Plant. Yancey, in order to get rid of Dario's pursuit, gave Felix the herb for the condition that Felix save someone and then they created chaos at an auction. Later, Felix went alone to Yancey's ancestral ceremony, even offering three incense sticks to Yancey's ancestors, embarrassing everyone present. This, however, aroused jealousy from Dario's family, who kidnapped Felix's daughter and set up traps for Felix, all of which he managed to overcome. Eventually, Felix married Yancey, and the two lived happily ever after.

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!

Katy Wright is betrayed by her stepsister, Darcy Wright, while desperately searching for her missing mother. In a twist of fate, she ends up spending the night with Peter Howard—and later gives birth to fraternal twins.Six years pass. Katy returns, children in tow, ready to take her revenge. She crosses paths with Peter again, but neither of them realizes who the other truly is.As secrets unravel and the truth comes to light, Peter discovers his own father's treasonous schemes. In the end, justice is served, and the long-separated family is finally reunited.

Five years ago, Malcolm Murphy was the target of an assassination attempt. Just when things seemed hopeless, Stacy Wade showed up and saved him, but in doing so, she injured her arm, leaving her with lasting consequences. Five years later, the two cross paths again by chance. During a heated argument, they accidentally hurt Stacy's arm, which leads Malcolm to suspect that she might be the one who saved him all those years ago. He orders an investigation into her past. As they go back and forth, a series of funny and sweet moments unfold, and eventually, they recognize each other.

In a quiet, peaceful town, Carmine Dunham lives a simple yet heartwarming life with her grandmother. Every inch of this place, every breath of air, is filled with their shared laughter and warm memories. However, the wheels of fate begin to turn, and unavoidable circumstances force Carmine to leave the beloved town where she grew up and start anew in an unfamiliar environment. At this critical turning point in her life, her grandmother’s advice becomes her guiding light. Following her grandmother’s wishes, Carmine quickly marries Cain Quigley, the grandson of her grandmother’s best friend. This should have been a time filled with sweetness and anticipation, but as soon as they receive their marriage certificate, Cain is called overseas for work, leaving Carmine to navigate newlywed life alone. The joy of marriage has barely bloomed in Carmine’s heart before it is overshadowed by loneliness and uncertainty. With no time to plan a future together, Carmine is left to face the ups and downs of life on her own. Without her husband’s support and companionship, she must be stronger and braver. Yet, Carmine is not defeated by her circumstances. With a glimmer of hope for the future, she strives to adapt to the sudden changes and courageously faces each challenge life throws her way. Although the road ahead is filled with uncertainty, she believes that as long as she holds on to the warmth and hope within her heart, a brighter tomorrow will eventually come.

Five years ago, Alice Turner was the eldest daughter of the Turners, but she was falsely accused and had to leave. Now, five years later, she returns with her son to the place that broke her heart to get back her daughter that has gone missing. However, her son ends up hacking into the vault belonging to Liam Gray, the CEO of Gray Corporation, breaching the firewall and leaking their IP address. Forced to flee with her son, Alice becomes the target of the CEO’s relentless pursuit…

Edith had a gentle appearance and a naive, kind, and tender personality. While working, she met Elliott, who was being set up on dates by his grandmother. He remained indifferent to all the girls but fell in love with Edith at first sight. However, Edith was focused on her career and had no interest in romance. Her parents, believing she had reached a marriageable age, arranged a suitable match for her that she felt unable to refuse. Upon learning of this, Elliott prepared a bride price and worked hard to win her over. Eventually, Edith accepted his proposal. After marrying into the Sanders family, she was showered with love and care. When she discovered that she had been switched at birth, she ultimately gained the affection of both her adoptive and biological parents, achieving a happy ending with Elliott.

Joanie Sadler and Laurent Goff met and grew up together as children in an orphanage. After leaving the orphanage, Laurent set out to build a career and promised to one day give Joanie a home. Joanie was later adopted by Peggy Boswell and Benjamin Francis, a couple who had lost their own daughter. Peggy sees Joanie as a replacement for her lost child, and when Joanie's birth parents later come to claim her, the Francis couple forges false paternity test results to keep Joanie. Years later, the Francises' real daughter Joanna is found, causing the couple to immediately turn against Joanie and send her back to her birth parents. Joanna also resents Joanie for living the life that should have been hers. At this time, Laurent, through a paternity test from years ago, locates Joanie and arrives at the Francis household, bringing a billion-dollar investment project. However, due to a series of misunderstandings, Laurent mistakenly believes Joanna is his childhood friend Joanie.

Sophie was treated as a blood donor for her brother since birth. Later, her brother sells her to a pervert. In a moment of crisis, she meets Reid Graham, who is allergic to women. They accidentally become intimate, resulting in Sophie becoming pregnant with triplets. The two begin a journey of mutual redemption.

Estella Graham, who was pure and kind, was discovered not to be the biological daughter of the Graham family. All of a sudden, Estella became a fake daughter who everyone shouted for. Not only did his childhood sweetheart, fiancé Hanrick Scott, get involved with the real daughter Marina Graham, but he was also drugged by Hanrick and had a one night stand with Elijah Scott, the chief executive of the Scott family. After waking up, Estella Graham knew everything and resolutely left the Graham family to seek refuge with his best friend. What she didn't know was that Elijah could only relieve his mania on Estella, so he kept investigating her who had a one night stand with him at that time...

After an accident leaves Hana Sutter in a coma, she awakens to find herself deeply entangled in a conspiracy orchestrated by her husband, Quentin Hirst, and his assistant, Blanca White. Upon uncovering the truth, she confides in her best friend, Kitty, and together they plan their revenge.

On a rainy night, Emma Thorn crosses paths with Theo Gray while desperately trying to raise money for her brother's medical treatment. He's cold and wealthy; she's headstrong and unyielding. Their lives collide again and again—on campus, in the workplace, at glamorous banquets—each encounter sparking tension and unspoken feelings. But love is never simple. Emma mistakes Theo for a heartless flirt, while his jealousy drives him to test her at every turn. Will they break through the walls between them and find their way to true love?

When Yvonne Carter was a child, she was a chubby girl who had a crush on the class nerd, Derek Lawson. As she grew up, her parents tricked her into going abroad and marrying a stranger. To get close to Derek, Yvonne applied for a job as his assistant. However, she accidentally inhaled an aphrodisiac and ended up spending the night with him. When Derek woke up, the beautiful "Cinderella" was nowhere to be seen. The only person in sight was the timid, plainly-dressed Yvonne, who had come to deliver documents. Derek mistakenly thought she had witnessed the previous night's events and ordered her to locate that woman. Eventually, he discovered that his "wife" was actually Yvonne, but by then, she had left in disappointment. He chased after her to the airport, where he confessed his deep love for her, and they embraced and kissed.

Time-traveling to the modern world, Marquise Queenie used her game of powers savvy to teach her jerk husband and his mistress a harsh lesson. But she never expected to meet a mysterious billionaire who looked exactly like her marquis husband. Is it a coincidence, or did the Marquis also time-travel? How will Queenie react?

Seven years ago, Haskell fatally struck someone while driving. Unbelievably, Zachariah's own fiancée Sherian, mother, and father forced him to take the blame for his brother's crime. When authorities arrived, Sherian immediately accused Zachariah, condemning him to prison despite his innocence. During his incarceration, Zachariah developed groundbreaking nuclear fusion technology, earning recognition from the scientific community and securing employment upon his release. Returning to the family that betrayed him, Zachariah discovered nothing had changed—they still harbored no love for him. After weathering countless fresh betrayals, he finally severed all ties and walked away, leaving his past behind forever.

Aurelia Carroll, the daughter of a wealthy tycoon, hides her identity and marries Cade Garrison, a poor young man. However, after three years of marriage, Cade treats her like a free maid, and when he gets the chance to be with a cousin of the billionaire Albright family, he unhesitatingly abandons her. Little does the scumbag Cade know that Aurelia, whom he looks down upon, has four brothers who adore her! The eldest brother is the CEO of a multinational conglomerate, the second brother is a highly respected diplomat, the third brother is a renowned medical expert, and the youngest brother is a superstar in both acting and singing. Upon learning that their sister, who has been missing for three years, is now selling skewers by the roadside and has been abandoned by Cade, the eldest brother drops a billion-dollar contract, the second brother postpones a meeting with a foreign prime minister, the third brother pauses an international medical conference, and the youngest brother cancels a fan signing event. The Albright brothers all drive their luxury cars to welcome their sister back…

In her past life, Faye was betrayed by her husband, Gavin Lynn. Obsessed with his brother's widow, Wilda,Gavin faked his own death, claimed he was his drowned twin Quinn, and left Faye and their daughter Delia in poverty. Faye, loyal and clueless, struggled to survive—even resorting to desperate means—and both she and Delia died tragically. Only after death did she learn Gavin, now as Quinn, lived happily with Wilda,abandoning them.Fueled by wrath and a thirst for justice, Faye is reborn. She wakes on the day of Gavin's pretended death. She swiftly cancels his registration and contacts her adoptive brother, Wade Gill. Though the Lynn family resists, Wade helps her stand up to them. In the end, Gavin and his kin face the karma.