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The rural-born college student Cynthia inadvertently helped Cyril's grandmother, who had been deceived, but Cyril mistakenly believed she was a scam artist. However, to fulfill his seriously ill grandmother's wish, Cyril and Cynthia hastily got married. While Cyril was at a club with friends, he encountered Cynthia, who was working there to earn money. Due to a series of misunderstandings, Cyril became more convinced that Cynthia was someone who would sell herself for money. In a fit of anger, he prepared to leave, but when he saw Cynthia being harassed by a customer, he couldn't bear it and stepped in to defend her. Cyril's friends threw a party to celebrate his marriage and specifically invited Cynthia to serve in the private room, nearly exposing Cyril's true identity. After the party, the club manager, trying to please Cyril, drugged Cynthia and sent her to Cyril's room. Cyril mistakenly thought Cynthia was selling herself for money and instructed his secretary to draft a divorce agreement. Once the misunderstandings were clarified, their relationship began to deepen.

In the 1980s, Vikki Sean got into a prestigious secondary vocational school, which everyone envied. She gave up her studies to take care of her family, only to suffer her husband's betrayal and infidelity. Her son was kidnapped, and her daughter was poisoned to muteness. Years later, she was framed by her husband and his mistress, but her son, Ian Grant, the Grant Group's CEO, saved her. He helped her confront her lousy husband and the mistress. Eventually, she turned the tables.

Meng Yin, a young man from the modern world, suddenly finds himself transported back to the ancient Daxian Dynasty, landing in the unexpected role of a county magistrate. Just as he’s adjusting to this new life, he’s drawn into a dangerous power struggle between the fierce Empress and a group of corrupt ministers bent on seizing control. Facing threats on all sides, Meng Yin must rely on his modern knowledge and clever tactics to outwit the scheming officials. Together with the Empress, he fights to bring justice and prosperity to Daxian, helping to usher in a golden age for the kingdom.

Iris Glass's mother was killed by Duane Fowler, the underground crime boss of M City, when Iris was young. Determined to seek revenge, Iris grows up to become a special operations unit leader. She infiltrates the inner circle of Athos Fowler, the crime boss's son, for three years. On their wedding day, the special ops team launches an arrest operation. In a moment of crisis, Athos attempts to escape with his lover, only to be shot by Iris and captured. When they meet again, will the prey escape, or will the hunter begin a new round of pursuit? After numerous challenges and tests, Iris comes to recognize Athos's genuine feelings beneath his domineering exterior and gradually opens her heart to him. Athos's relentless pursuit of her pays off, and his punishment is reduced for his assistance in dismantling the underground forces.

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.

On the day of her engagement, Emery Smith was pushed to her death — only to wake up six months earlier. But she wasn't the only one reborn. Her half-sister, Tina, had come back too... and stolen the life Emery once had. By a twist of fate, Emery flash-married the mysterious Gabriel Parker, unaware of his hidden identity. Again and again, Tina and Adam tried to crush her — humiliating, scheming, setting traps. Yet every move they made, Emery turned against them, with Gabriel secretly guarding her every step. In the end, Adam landed in prison, and Tina lost everything — locked away in a madhouse.

Five years ago, he was imprisoned out of a false accusation. Five years later, he returned in glory and controlled all the power. Finally, he would get back everything he had lost!

Sharon, chairwoman of the Zeller Group, and her husband lost their child Hector when he was a child. They poured all their love into the adopted boy, Howard. Even after Hector was returned to them, Sharon continued to favor Howard, granting him the right to inherit the family business. However, she never expected that Howard would attempt to kill her. On the brink of death, she finally saw through his wicked nature and swore that if given another chance, she would make amends to her true child. Miraculously, her wish is granted—when she opens her eyes again, she finds herself back three years in the past.

Jade Shawn, the CEO of Wonda Group, is a once-in-a-millennium business prodigy. However, five years ago, she was known as Jade Zimmer, a pitiful girl whose gambler father and brother conspired to marry her off to a village bully in exchange for a hefty dowry of a hundred thousand. Unable to bear the prospect of her daughter's misery, her mother helped Jade escape this disastrous fate. Fast forward five years, Jade returns to her hometown with the company's projects, aiming to rescue her mother and sister still trapped in a perilous situation. Mindful of her family's devious nature, Jade opts to conceal her true identity. In the process, she falls victim to mistaken identity and faces various forms of bullying and humiliation from the villagers. It isn't until Brennan steps in to assist Jade that her true identity is revealed. Ultimately, Brennan successfully proposes to Jade, bringing a heartwarming conclusion to this tale of perseverance, self-discovery, and love.

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.

Sally Grant has kept her identity hidden since she married Wesley Reed. However, one month after she gave birth to their baby, she discovers his betrayal. She decides to divorce him and takes back the reins of the company. Through a storm of challenges and conflicts, Sally proves her strength and unwavering calm. In the end, with the support of Dean Lake, not only does she resolve the company crisis, but she also finds a new sense of happiness in her personal life.

On her birthday, Jeanne Leonard got hit with a double heartbreak: her boyfriend of four years, Tristan Frey, secretly tied the knot with his first love, Loretta Steele. To make things worse, Jeanne was in a car crash right after Tristan walked out on her. Hovering between life and death, she made a trade — her ability to love, in exchange for a second chance at life. Now back in the world, but unable to fall in love again, Jeanne is done chasing the past. She agrees to an arranged marriage with Nelson Sanford — not for love, but to take control of her future and rewrite her story on her own terms.

Ximena was an artificial intelligence developer who lived a hard life with her husband Yosef to fund medical treatment for her mother-in-law. During a food delivery run, she discovered he was the heir of the wealthy Landon family and witnessed him proposing to his ex-girlfriend Anna with a $5 million necklace. Heartbroken, she decided to divorce him. At this low point, she met Miguel, CEO of Campbell Group, who funded her surgery and offered her a job at his company. During Campbell Group's branch opening ceremony, Ximena's self-driving car prototype impressed attendees, though Anna and Yosef attempted sabotage. Ximena ultimately proved her capabilities through technical demonstrations.

Myla Day dreams of her husband, Rio Bass, being with a mysterious red-haired woman, and they even want to kill her. One day, she suddenly discovers that everything in her dreams is actually true! To protect herself and her child, Myla seeks help from her wealthy parents. Together, they uncover Rio’s true nature and bring him to justice!

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!

Lynn, a girl born in a remote mountainous region, worked diligently to gain admission to a prestigious university. However, her father, who favored sons over daughters, refused to support her aspirations and even went so far as to tear up her acceptance letter. In contrast, her mother sold her blood to help fund Lynn's education. Five years later, Lynn achieved remarkable success and envisioned building factories in her hometown to uplift all the villagers. However, the villagers mistakenly perceived her as a foot massage worker. In reality, she was the CEO of Honor Group.

After staying ten years at the labor camp,Jackson Chase finally came back home, only to find out he was framed by his wife and daughter. They even killed his mom to help his stepbrother Jerico get what he wanted. Jackson decided to get a divorce and leave his hometown. In Golrita, he regained his confidence and fell in love with the director of the machinery factory. When he came back to his hometown, he swore to get revenge and send those people who killed his mom to justice.

Transported back to Darshen, a modern-day professor, Chen Yu finds himself reborn as a prince. No longer chained to a mundane 9-to-5 existence, he embraces power, luxury, and romance. Amid palace intrigue and royal rivalries, he proves that a contemporary mind can outshine the ancients in both wit and skill.