the rise and fall of ruby franke

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.

After he was tragically murdered, Xander Lewis, a top entrepreneur, was sent back in time to the beginning of the millennium! Dusting himself off and getting back on his feet, he welcomes his very own golden era!

Twenty years ago, a sudden flood swept through Reid Village, and Daphne Frost's husband, Alfie Reid, disappeared in the raging waters while trying to fight the disaster, leaving her behind with their two children. Since then, Daphne has struggled to raise them on her own, enduring countless hardships over the years. Now, twenty years later, her children have grown up, but instead of gratitude, they shockingly try to force their mother into marrying a greedy, lecherous brute. Her son is only interested in money, while her daughter seeks an internship through the brute's connections. Both siblings relentlessly pressure their mother to go through with the wedding. Yet, deep in her heart, Daphne remains loyal to her missing husband and refuses to marry.

Jessica Jensen, originally a carefree rich girl, enjoyed the love and protection of her family. However, for the sake of love, she gave up wealth and chose to marry the poor Albert. Ignoring her family's objections, she cut off all contact with them and strived to be a good wife. Unfortunately, Albert cheated on her with her sister, Nana Jensen. This betrayal plunged Jessica into deep pain and despair. Reconnecting with her family, Jessica poured out her grievances and pain. Her father then decided to host a grand feast to welcome her back to the family and seek revenge for her. At the feast, Nana, dressed to impress, believed she was the star of the event, expecting the family to recognize her as a distant relative. Nana used the occasion to show off, but Jessica's three childhood friends appeared one by one, confirming Jessica's identity and shattering Nana's dreams. However, Nana spread rumors that Jessica had inappropriate relationships with the three friends. Jessica's father stepped in, ready to expose everything. Yet Jessica stopped him, choosing to take revenge herself. In the storm of her life, Jessica bravely faced the challenges. Rather than depending on her family, she decided to take up arms and fight back against the betrayers and rumor-mongers. In this battle of revenge, she would emerge victorious with her own strength.

I always thought I had the perfect marriage until the day I saw my husband with another woman. Picking myself up, I am going to make him pay for the hurt he inflicted on me.

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.

Three years ago, Charlotte, who had just gone abroad to work as a doctor without borders, was rescued by Henry, also a doctor without borders, and they fell in love at first sight. So, Charlotte concealed her background as a member of a top international medical group and returned to marry Henry, who was struggling in his career. During their three years of marriage, she secretly helped Henry achieve success in his career.

In his previous life, Felix Quick was neglected by his family and killed by his foster brother Harold. Before his death, Felix felt disheartened by his family, but when he woke up again, he found himself back on the day of his twelfth birthday, ten years ago. At the age of twelve, Felix was adopted by the Quick family, thinking he finally had a family, only to realize that they valued another foster son, Harold, much more, leaving him with only coldness and misunderstanding. In his previous life, Harold falsely accused Felix of adding an allergenic jam to the cake. This time, Felix did not deny it; instead, he cut ties with the Quick family on the spot and ran away from home.

The wealthiest tycoon's daughter, Eva Stone, conceals her identity to be with the financially struggling Wills Zuck. However, Wills, driven by ambitions to align himself with the influential, betrays her by having an affair with the impostor, Lina Clark, who poses as Eva Stone. In the ultimate revelation, Eva unveils her true identity, delivering a resounding blow to the unfaithful man and deceitful woman in a compelling tale of intrigue and personal triumph.

Three years ago, to repay Sara Crane's father for saving his life, Ian Griffin married into the Crane family. He secretly helped the Cranes reach a higher standing in society so that they would one day learn his true identity. Three years later, after making his last delivery for the day, he coincidentally saves Stella Wade, the Queen of Commerce, who was attacked by Estrya Assassins. After instructing his subordinate to handle the aftermath, he hastily leaves. Little does he know, Stella has fallen for him at first sight and wants to offer herself to him, along with Nimbus Group, which she has been managing for years.

After mistaking her pregnant sister-in-law for a mistress, Megan publicly humiliated Mandy, who was later revealed to be the only one able to save her son's life. When the truth emerged, the family regretted alienating their true savior.

A sudden car accident transforms Marcel Randall, the top billionaire of the Oplacor nation, into a vegetative patient. His girlfriend Lauryn Logan, unaware of his true identity, remains unwaveringly committed. Enduring contempt and mockery, she works desperately to earn money, with her sole aim being to keep Marcel alive. After six years, Marcel awakens and witnesses the woman who struggled relentlessly in dire circumstances for his survival. Overwhelmed with emotion, Marcel vows to never let anyone who has ever insulted Lauryn go unpunished, determining that all the world's honor shall ultimately belong to her.

Cyrus Campbell, originally the heir of the wealthy Campbell family, breaks with his family for his wife Sophia Smith and survives by delivering food for five years. Unexpectedly, Sophia Smith is vain and materialistic, influenced by her friend to develop an ambiguous relationship with her former lover, Simon Harrison. She even chooses to visit Simon’s grandmother who only has a cold, missing the final moments of Cyrus’s critically ill grandmother.

Allie Mullen single-handedly raises Kellan Conley and Lyla Conley. Sacrificing everything, she works tirelessly to save money for Kellan's education, hoping he will return to help his hometown after completing his studies. However, Kellan disappears for ten years without a trace. The villagers believe he has abandoned his family and forgotten his roots. When the Conley village faces a major relocation project, Cedric Conley and the other villagers attempt to forcibly evict Allie, who refuses to leave, still holding onto hope for her son's return. Meanwhile, Kellan has finally completed a task for the wealthy Cecelia Johnston and is returning home. In an ironic twist of fate, Allie and Kellan narrowly miss each other during his return. It is Lyla who eventually finds her brother by chance, spotting him in a television interview. Finally, after years of separation, mother and son are set to reunite.

Despite being married for three years, Muse Dawn doesn't even get to hold hands with Jim Hawkins, let alone bear a child for him. After surviving a plane crash, Muse finds herself in the hospital, where she sees Jim accompanying another woman for a prenatal checkup. This makes Muse realize Jim's never had space in his heart for her. As soon as she ends the relationship, Muse changes back to the granddaughter of the world's wealthiest man. Since she can't be Jim's wife, she'll be his nemesis instead. She'd like to see who's the unworthy one now!

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.

The unmatched Dragon King has returned! With overwhelming power and strength, his ironclad rule will have the world trembling in fear.

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.