what does a loveless marriage look like

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.

Bryanna's poor boyfriend cheated on her with her best friend and plotted to sell her to human traffickers. However, fate intervenes when Bryanna mistakenly marries the company's CEO instead of the old man... With a marriage at hand and a grandmother pushing for blind dates, the CEO decides to make the best of it by marrying Bryanna. Initially a transaction of convenience, however, later both of them unexpectedly invest their true feelings...

Calliope Simmons, a former wealthy Young Lady of the Simmons Corporation, turned destitute and poor as the family business was on the verge of bankruptcy. Devastated, her father landed in the hospital. To raise money for her father’s medical bills, Calliope was forced by her stepmother to marry Young Master Preston Ford, a wealthy heir turned vegetative as a result from a car accident. Her life became entwined into the Ford family’s turmoil.

She is a long-lost heiress, yet she ends up betrayed by her boyfriend, and her foster parents sell her to a much older man. Out of desperation, she hastily marries a street stall vendor. Little does she know, the street stall vendor is actually a dignified CEO! From then on, the CEO dotes on her and teaches those who mistreat her a lesson. What an affectionate man, indeed!

Before the divorce, Chris Zais deemed Xenia Roberts, a vicious woman who would do anything to get what she wanted. After the divorce, Chris calmly said, "If you regret it. I can give you another chance." Speechless, Xenia rejected, "Thank you for your offer. But no thanks."

Just because she was a helpless orphan, her mother-in-law insulted her, her husband had an affair with a rich girl, and even forced her to divorce and give him the house left by her mother! As she lay helpless on that rainy night, suddenly five men claiming to be her fathers appeared, one was a billionaire real estate tycoon, one was an international movie star, one was a world-renowned top doctor, one was a top scientist, and one was the leader of a global mercenary organization! Then she gradually learned the story of her parents. It didn't matter who her real father was, what mattered was that her fathers loved her and spoilt her, helped her get back at the bullies, and made her life smooth sailing from then on to the top of the world!

In her past life, Mia Blair mistakenly believed Nick Judd was the man who saved her life. She fell for him completely, only to be betrayed and destroyed in the end. Given a second chance at life, she vows not to repeat the same mistake and to cherish the man who truly loves her.

When Gilberto was struggling with poverty, he proposed to Yvette, drafting a bold agreement that if he ever betrayed her, he would leave everything behind. Five years later, now the chairman of a successful pharmaceutical company, Gilberto's life seemed perfect. But Yvette, pregnant with twins, couldn't ignore the nagging feeling when she saw him behaving intimately with his business partner, Freya. Unable to shake the suspicion, Yvette followed her husband and uncovered the heartbreaking truth—Gilberto had traveled miles just to cheat with Freya over a casual barbecue. On their return flight, disaster struck. The plane's engine malfunctioned, forcing an emergency landing. In the chaos, Yvette lost her babies, but Gilberto had no idea she was on that same plane. As Yvette was rushed to the hospital, Gilberto, frantic to see her, arrived only to find a divorce agreement waiting for him. Consumed by regret, he did everything he could to win her back, but Yvette had already moved on. She no longer loved him.

Famous dancer Tessa Jorrel time travels to the 1980s, becoming a pregnant woman despised by all. The original Tessa of the 80s had tricked Colonel Shaun Lorne into marriage. After Tessa's arrival in this new time and body, she gradually wins over her sisters-in-law with modern cooking and sincere kindness, entertains the military compound with storytelling skills, impresses her mother-in-law with dancing skills, and outsmarts Yelena Vance's schemes. Shaun, cold and disciplined in public but gentle at home, falls for Tessa. Before she realizes it, Tessa is completely in love with him.

On the 7th day after her mom passed, Serena got handed off to some old man by her dad, but then ended up sleeping with St. Group heir Vincent. Fast forward 7 years, a kid grabs Vincent's leg, calling him 'Daddy'. Vincent's about to shove the kid away when the mom steps in. That's when Vincent recognizes her as Serena from way back... 'Wait, is this my offspring?' Meanwhile, fretting about his grandson's marriage, Vincent's grandma takes a shine to Serena and schemes to set them up. Come the blind date, the two meet, but Vincent's not just after a date. He's eyeing full custody of the little one...

Rita Ramsay, a destitute heiress, reluctantly substitutes for her friend on a blind date with wealthy magnate Eric Cotton to pay her mother's medical bills. Planning to sabotage the date, she accidentally sparks a marriage. Initially a marriage of convenience, but Eric surprises Rita by proposing they turn make-believe into reality.

A freak marriage forced her to replace her sister and marry a man in a wheelchair. Pulled into conspiracy involving the rich, a love-hate relationship bloomed between the handsome high-powered businessman and his young and beautiful wife! "Matthias, I thought your legs were unusable? So, you lied to me!" "I never said that!" Unable to escape from his capture, she begged, "I’m just a substitute, please let me go!"

After 10 years of marriage, Kate Seth and Tyler Finn were unexpectedly reborn. They both pretended not to know each other. Tyler chose to return to his hometown with his childhood sweetheart. Kate stayed local and accepted a family-arranged marriage. They met again 5 years later, at Kate's charity auction. Tyler splashed out for his childhood sweetheart, basking in the limelight. The long-awaited richest young master pulled Kate into his arms, thanking Tyler for his support of the charity. The usually reserved and composed Tyler lost his composure. He began to realize that after all these years apart, Kate seemed to be over him.

After Zack Johnson went abroad, Cindy Thomas married Calvin Steven and had a daughter Angela. One day, Zack came back with his daughter Felice. Cindy cared so much about them and let Felice call her Mom. On the other side, she had been treating Calvin and Angela like strangers. After feeling disheartened on her birthday, Angela decided to leave with Calvin and start a new life.

Raena, a top obstetrician, had been married to her husband Matthias for ten years, but she suffered bullying from her mother-in-law Sara due to infertility. Later, Matthias had an affair with a younger woman named Felice and made her pregnant. Raena accidentally discovered the truth at the hospital. Faced with her husband's betrayal, the provocations from the mistress, and the pressure from her mother-in-law, Raena transformed from a passive victim to an empowered fighter. She fought back through legal means, public opinion, and her professional skills, ultimately exposing the true colors of Matthias's family. She reclaimed her property and dignity and started a new life with Romero, a celebrity gossip reporter who had secretly loved her.

Fern Burke's husband, Edwin Smith is supporting both households, his own and that of his sister-in-law. He argues that Vera Green, his sister-in-law, would become the subject of gossip since her husband has died, so he brings her along to the military, leaving Fern behind in the countryside. Every month, he sends Fern three love letters, yet gives all his military allowance to Vera. During the famine, Vera and her two children stay comfortably in Edwin's city home, eating meat buns, while Fern and her children starve to death in silence. Fortunately, Fern has been given a second chance at life. This time, she won't suffer quietly…

Stella Joe was tricked by her stepsister and stepmother into a trap, leading to an accidental encounter with Jason Low, resulting in her pregnancy. During her exile, she gave birth to triplets. Five years later, to save her daughter Anna, Stella returned to Landon with her children. In a twist of fate, she accidentally brought Jason's child home while he took hers. Her stepsister Yvette Joe had stolen Stella's identity and was engaged to Jason Low. While working part-time at the Low residence, Stella encountered Yvette and her mother, who mistook Lucky Low for someone else. To keep the truth hidden, Yvette scalded Stella's throat, leaving her unable to speak and defend herself. At a feast held by the Low family, Stella met Yvette and her mother again while working. Fortunately, Lucky came to her aid. Stella later discovered that Lucky was the miracle doctor she had been searching for, and he ultimately cured her father and daughter. In the end, Stella and her loved ones lived happily together after bringing the villains to justice.

Addison Rowe is the true heiress who is reunited with her family 12 years ago. Upon her return, Addison falls in love with Jensen Lott at first sight and eagerly pursues him. However, Jensen looks down on Addison for her country origins and rejects her advances.