what to watch after the empress

Paul Smith, CEO of Horizon Group, had it all—until his own adopted children and former college friend Lewis stabbed him in the back. Forced into bankruptcy, he watched his empire crumble while grappling with his mother's failing health and furious employees demanding back pay. Just when all seemed lost, Dylan Walker stepped in, offering him a lifeline at his own firm. At the Tech Chip Competition, Paul staged a stunning comeback, leading his team to victory and landing a game-changing deal. Meanwhile, justice caught up with Lewis and his co-conspirators—their schemes finally earning them a one-way ticket to prison.

Once the beloved heiress of the Hujiwara family, Mao gave up her name to live a humble life with her husband, Syohe Ito, working as a cleaner at Kurosaki Group. She saved the company from a financial crisis and secured a ¥20 billion deal for Syohe's birthday, only for him to humiliate her, credit the success to his mistress, and demand a divorce. Signing the papers, Mao swore to fight back.

Emperor of Averna, Jamie Scott, returned from a personally led victorious expedition, but was tricked by those around him. He discovered that the person he loved was actually his female general Harlee Watson. After Jamie Scott's death, he was reborn into the modern world and discovered that Harlee Watson was his contracted wife in this life. Jamie Scott swore that he would never love the wrong person again in this life, to make up for the regrets of his previous life. However, in this life, Harlee Watson liked someone else instead...

In order to repay the favor of saving her life, Skylar hides her identity and marries William. She secretly supports him to become a newcomer in the business world and gives him hundreds of billions of dollars of orders, but she is betrayed by the now-successful William and is forced to get a divorce. On the other hand, Leopold, the richest man in the world, who had been engaged to Skylar and secretly in love with her for many years, learns of the news and rushes to defend her. Skylar plans to announce her real identity at William’s signing ceremony and join hands with Leopold to put William in his place.

Paul Smith, CEO of Horizon Group, had it all—until his own adopted children and former college friend Lewis stabbed him in the back.Forced into bankruptcy, he watched his empire crumble while grappling with his mother's failing health and furious employees demanding back pay. Just when all seemed lost, Dylan Walker stepped in, offering him a lifeline at his own firm.At the Tech Chip Competition, Paul staged a stunning comeback,leading his team to victory and landing a game-changing deal. Meanwhile,justice caught up with Lewis and his co-conspirators—their schemes finally earning them a one-way ticket to prison.

Xandra Quinn has only ever had her grades. So when school heartthrob Robert Miller confesses publicly, she shocks everyone by saying yes. She knows it's a trap set by her jealous rival Amelia Moore, but why refuse? Xandra stops studying, openly wasting time with Robert, while Amelia celebrates her "victory." What she doesn't know—Xandra already has a Harbard offer. On exam day, Amelia mocks her, only to find Xandra revealed as the national top scorer—with a perfect score.

Chester Joseph and Winifred Sloan were once deeply in love, but a phone call made Chester believe Winifred had another lover and married him only for his wealth. His ex Yvette returned with her daughter, falsely claiming she had battled leukemia, and Chester believed her without question.During a car accident, Chester abandoned the gravely injured Winifred leading to her death. Yvette continued her schemes, pushing Madam Joseph, who knew the truth, into danger, deepening Chester's misunderstandings, and even planning an engagement with him. At the engagement ceremony, Madam Joseph arrived and exposed Yvette's treachery.

In a family where sons inherit the fortune, while daughters are treated like strangers, Grace Reid is determined to secure her own position. To ensure her status, she switches her newborn daughter with another family's son. The baby girl is left in the care of Beatrice Young, who, more interested in money than motherhood, abandons the child. But twenty years later, Beatrice returns, presenting her own daughter as Grace's biological child, and Grace, desperate to marry off Abby as her daughter, begins to subject her real daughter, Kiana, to relentless humiliation and manipulation, pushing her to divorce her husband, Ashton Grant. In a twisted effort to bolster Abby's future, Grace even schemes to take Kiana's life…

Joanna, daughter to Europe's wealthiest family, chose love over her status and wed David Kerr. She became his behind-the-scenes supporter, using her resources to establish a fashion company for him. At a social gathering, she fell victim to a deceitful drink orchestrated by Vivian, David's childhood friend, narrowly avoiding a compromising situation. In her dire moment, a stranger came to her rescue. Upon regaining consciousness, Joanna was startled to find the infamous "Black Wolf," Ryan Cabell, was the man who had saved her. Assertively, Ryan offered to fulfill all Joanna's desires if she agreed to be his girl.

Sage, a young jewelry designer, is happily married to Kohen—until a tragic accident leaves him in a coma. Heartbroken, Sage loses all hope… until Kohen's younger brother, Noah, suddenly wakes up from the same accident.But Noah now acts, speaks, and remembers everything just like Kohen—including intimate details only a husband would know. Even his financial moves mirror Kohen's perfectly. The eerie twist? Noah nearly died in the ring at the exact moment Kohen's condition turned critical.Sage refuses to believe it at first, but signs keep pointing to one impossible truth: is Kohen's soul living in Noah's body?As feelings resurface and lines blur, Sage must face the question:Is this love reborn, or something far more dangerous?

Josefina, once a beauty queen, married into the prestigious Quincy family in glory—but soon discovered her husband, Clinton, had a secret room plastered with women's photos, with her just another target. To her shock, Clinton was also involved with her sister-in-law,Queena.Determined to protect herself,Josefina secretly conceived via IVF and began plotting her revenge. Navigating the Quincy family's power struggles, she allied with Clinton's brother, Shane, to outmaneuver her adversaries. In the end, when Queena drove off with Clinton, both meeting a tragic fate, the high-society feud finally concluded. Josefina's trials over, she emerged stronger, and her destiny took a surprising new turn.

Wen Ruyi, the abandoned illegitimate daughter of the marquis' household, unexpectedly returns home after years away. To the world, she's just a substitute bride for her perfect, legitimate sister. But beneath the surface, she carries the weight of a darker purpose—seeking justice for her mother's death. As the vibrant capital buzzes with intrigue, the culprits behind her mother's tragedy begin to reveal themselves, one by one. With her heart torn between the past and the future, how will she decide what path to take?

At eighteen, Clara Quinn used up all her savings to buy herself a burial plot, ready to leave the world behind. Taken in by the Quinn family as a child, she spent years giving blood to her frail adoptive sister, Tessa—only to be met with cold shoulders from her adoptive parents and betrayal from her fiancé, Elias Payne, whose tenderness was just a cover for using her as a walking blood supply.Crushed by the truth, Clara faked her death and disappeared. She eventually found her real parents and true love in Lucian Vale,beginning a brand-new life filled with hope. But the Quinns and Elias, drowning in guilt and regret, refused to let go.In the end, with the love and protection of her real family,Clara finally stepped out of the darkness. She married Lucian and found lasting happiness, while those who once used and hurt her could only watch from a distance,haunted by what they had lost.

Joanna Yates owned a successful company originally. After giving birth to a daughter for her husband Kell Robinson, she decided to focus on her family. Yet Mama's boy Kell and his mother colluded with Joanna's older sister Lily Yates to get Joanna's money and kick her and her daughter out. Later, Joanna met Charles Marshall, the president of the Marshall Group and developed a crush on him. Finally, under Charles's help, Joanna got her vengeance and found her biological mother. She even became the princess of the Sullivan Group!

This is the captivating tale of Stella Gough, a woman who conceals her identity to sell vegetables in the local market in order to shield her husband from undue stress. Following her divorce, she finds herself adored by her five brothers. The eldest is the scion of the world's wealthiest family, who spurns a billion-dollar deal upon learning of her plight. The second is a globally acclaimed movie star, renowned for his stellar performances and legion of fans, who forgoes a prestigious award ceremony to be by her side. The third is a celebrated underground boxing champion, who, upon discovering her whereabouts, abruptly ends a match with a single punch before departing without a fuss. Who could have imagined that a humble market would bring together three of the nation's most prominent figures?

Scarlett's blissful marriage hid dark secrets. A premeditated accident sent her back to the day she divorced her cad husband. Resolute, she signed the divorce and returned to her wealthy family with her child. The husband, back in the past, married his muse, only to find his success was a mirage without Scarlett's support. Realizing too late, no one awaited him, especially not a woman scorned. Scarlett's value transcended marriage, and she soared anew whenever she chose.

Yasmin Sharp was the daughter of the world's richest family. For true love, she hid her identity and married Jacob Lewis. For five years, she devoted herself to her family and raised her son, Zach, to be a prodigy. However, during Zach's promotion party, Yasmin was humiliated by both her husband and son. She realized they were not worth her sacrifice. With the help of Steven Hawks, Yasmin fought back, ensuring that her husband and son received the punishment they deserved. Ultimately, she and Steven formed a powerful alliance and reached the peak of success in their lives.

Felix Lynch sold his company three years ago to save his girlfriend, Theodora Scott, from her family's bankruptcy. At the same time, he hid his cancer diagnosis and ended their relationship to spare her pain. Despite quietly supporting her through tough times, Theodora resented him for leaving and made his life difficult. When she learned the truth about his sacrifices, Theodora was deeply moved and rekindled her love for Felix. Together, they overcame their past and reunited in love.