the stone maiden

After the tragic death of her parents, Yvonne Scott was raised with love and care by the Gordon family. But just before their wedding, Edward Gordon casually suggests they live an open relationship. Heartbroken, she stumbles into a pool, only to be rescued by her fiancé's best friend, Calvin Foster.Having secretly loved Yvonne since childhood, Calvin's feelings flood back when they meet again. With charm and subtle manipulation, he teases, tempts, and plays hot and cold, fighting fiercely for her love. As she slowly succumbs to his persistence, Yvonne finds herself on the path to true happiness.

Isabel Quinn, the daughter of the wealthiest man in Kaldia, breaks ties with her father, Frank, to pursue love and marries Loren Davis. During her pregnancy, she faces complications due to an abnormal fetal position. As she prepares for childbirth, Shirley—Loren's female 'best buddy'—claims that Isabel is merely being dramatic, doing it for attention and vanity. Loren, swayed by her words, forces Isabel to transfer hospitals. Meanwhile, Frank receives news of his daughter's impending delivery and arrives with lavish gifts...

Yara Hart, once a humble employee concealing her true identity as the chairwoman of a successful listed company, discovers the heartbreaking betrayal of her husband, Mark Zahn. He has been scheming with his mistress, Wendy Stone, to steal their family's fortune. Devastated, she begins to plan her revenge. Armed with her hidden power and resources, she exposes Mark's true colors, protects her daughter from his treachery, and ensures he pays for his deceit.

Ava Lang was once a renowned jewelry designer known as Anni. However, after falling in love with Merton’s tycoon, Greg Howe, she not only donates a kidney to him but also willingly becomes a stepping stone for his first love, Carla Griffin. With Ava’s designs, Carla successfully gains a foothold in the industry. Meanwhile, due to the side effects of medication, Ava loses her figure and becomes the target of ridicule and humiliation. She endures it all, hoping Greg will love her more. Sadly, to Greg, his marriage to Ava is nothing more than a business transaction. Heartbroken, Ava finally decides to seek a divorce.

After being drugged by her stepmother and stepsister, Lily Stone is delivered to the bed of her pursuer. She tries hard to escape and is ultimately rescued by Bryce Lloyd. Soon after, Lily discovers she is pregnant, but her world shatters when she learns that Bryce is the cause of her mother's death. Heartbroken, she leaves the country. Six years later, she returns with her son, assuming a new identity as a janitor at Bryce's company to seek revenge for her mother. As she gathers evidence, however, Lily begins to uncover that Bryce may not be as the rumors suggest...

When Beth Stone returns to the country, she unexpectedly spends the night with her nemesis, Colin Moore. Outwardly, they are consumed by hatred for each other, but deep down, in a place no one else can see, love quietly lingers.

Evelyn Hart and Damien Hawke grew up together as childhood friends. After Evelyn was revealed to be a mistaken heiress, Damien chose to get engaged to the real heiress Chloe Blake for personal gain, hoping to return to marry Evelyn after securing his benefits. Graham Stone, who had secretly loved Evelyn for eight years, accompanied her on the reality dating show "Love on Air." This made Damien regret his choices deeply. What's more unexpected was that Evelyn turned out to be the long-lost true heiress of the prestigious Sterling family in the capital...

Shirley Stone, the clandestine girlfriend of wealthy heir Felix Goodwin, faces heartbreak when Felix abruptly proposes to Sara Lane. Feeling used and unloved, Shirley decides to move on. However, Felix, realizing his mistake and the depth of his feelings for Shirley, sets out to win her back. As they navigate their tumultuous relationship, Shirley is torn between the past and a possible future with Felix...

Rosie Stone had been in a hidden romance with Captain Hector Shaw for five years,during which she gave up her chance for promotion and remained his co-pilot.However, she ended the relationship the moment she discovered Hector was involved with an ex. Instead, Rosie volunteered to fly solo as Blue Sky Airlines's first female captain and chose a new route that would never cross Hector's path.

The revelation of the children switching saw Ann Stone's fall from grace; she went from being revered to reviled. Her own kin turned on her, transforming into adversaries, and her betrothed added to her wounds with his treachery and public scorn. Yearning to flee the chaos, Ann found her path blocked by the genuine affection of the Crofts, leaving her in a dire dilemma. She believed she had reached the peak of drama in her life, but the twist was yet to come—she learned that the man she played with was no ordinary person but a heir of the capital's most powerful clan. "Ah! Someone, please help me!"

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.

Hilda Walters and Carroll Schroeder shared a youthful romance that ended abruptly.Four years later, Hilda resurfaces as the girlfriend of Carroll's best friend, Joey Philips. The trio becomes entangled in a complex web of desire and loyalty. As Hilda fights against powerful forces to save her father, Carroll, now in a position of influence, makes an extraordinary sacrifice: offering himself as Hilda's stepping stone to power. Through their turbulent journey, all three undergo profound transformations,emerging with hard-won self-discovery and maturity.