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Yana Joy, born with congenital heart disease, was coerced by her parents into marrying Yale Joss on her wedding day, but Zach Hall intervened, disrupting the ceremony. It was revealed that Zach was the CEO of Hall Group. His former girlfriend, Zoey Tate, had tragically passed away in a car accident, and her heart had been transplanted into Yana's body. After Zoey's death, Zach conducted a thorough investigation to find Yana and mistook her for his late girlfriend, leading him to develop feelings for her. Yana, upon discovering that Zoey was Zach's unforgettable first love, struggled to accept that his affection for her stemmed from this misunderstanding. However, they eventually clarified the confusion between them. Yana chose to start anew with Zach, motivated by her desire to provide their child with a complete family.

Lorren is injured and saved by Cynthia. After one night together, Cynthia unexpectedly becomes pregnant with quintuplets. Eight years later, the five children bring them back together. After a dispute over the children’s custody, Cynthia moves into Lorren's home. They then face a series of events—an auction, preschool conflicts, and family disputes—with Lorren being rescued by Cynthia multiple times. In the end, Lorren successfully proposes to Cynthia, and they all find happiness as a family.

Alina, the true Windsor heiress, lost at three, was replaced by Angela. Found years later, Alina faced Angela's schemes and family alienation. After a tragic death, she was reborn, left the Windsors, and forged her own path. The family, through coincidences, realized her true love and regretted their actions.

On the day of Valeria Castle's engagement, her mother, Marilyn Castle, arrives at the banquet disguised as a cleaner, only to face humiliation from the Hardy family. A wealthy woman fights her over a parking spot, her future mother-in-law enforces strict household rules, and her fiancé demands an outrageous betrothal gift. But Marilyn soon reveals her true identity. Wayne Cuddy, Aaron Shaw, and Basil Brady step in with a billion-dollar dowry, instantly turning the tide. From that moment on, she proves her strength time and again, expertly resolving the crisis at Price Corp. In the end, as foreign capital threatens their empire, she takes Valeria abroad—ready for the next battle.

After the devastating earthquake, Susan Lewis lost her left arm while shielding her children. Her third son, Ash, went missing, and her eldest son and second daughter promised to honor and care for her. However, over twenty years later, they broke their word and tried to force Susan out of their lives. At this moment, Ash, now the CEO of the Stone Group, unexpectedly reunited with his mother, who had been cast aside.

Sophie was treated as a blood donor for her brother since birth. Later, her brother sells her to a pervert. In a moment of crisis, she meets Reid Graham, who is allergic to women. They accidentally become intimate, resulting in Sophie becoming pregnant with triplets. The two begin a journey of mutual redemption.

Harry Grimes steps down as Chairman of a billion-dollar company to support his wife Gwen. While backing her business behind the scenes, he also takes care of everything at home. But to his heartbreak, Gwen takes both him and their daughter Coco for granted. She neglects Coco and fails to fulfill duties of a mother. Her relationship with her sworn brother grows increasingly inappropriate.After countless disappointments, Harry finally makes the painful decision to end their marriage.

At five, Nina donated bone marrow to Quinn, saving her life. Tragically, Nina's parents died in a car accident, and she was rescued by a disabled scavenger, becoming Annie. Excelling in school, she interned at a major company, where she faced jealousy and bullying from fellow intern Angela. Unbeknownst to them, Angela was the adopted sister of CEO Quinn, who had long sought to repay the family that saved his life. When Quinn learned the truth—that the girl he'd favored was not the real Nina, but her bully—his world turned upside down.

Elena Landon hailed from a family of immense wealth and privilege. Her father was the world's richest man, and her three brothers had achieved extraordinary success in their respective fields. From a young age, Elena had been in love with her childhood sweetheart, Regan Judd. She had once been severely injured while saving him but had recovered fully thanks to her father's extensive resources. To test Regan's loyalty, she had feigned paralysis. But on the eve of their wedding, she caught him with her best friend, Kelly Lucas, who treated her with great disdain. Heartbroken, Elena decided to turn the wedding into a dismissal feast. In her moment of despair, Ian Burke came to her aid, retrieving her stolen bag. Upon learning of her betrayal, he offered to marry her. At the wedding, facing Regan's mockery, Elena publicly dismissed him as her husband and announced that the groom was someone else entirely. In a desperate bid to save face, Regan proposed to Kelly on the spot, and thus began a dramatic showdown at the wedding.

After an accident leaves Hana Sutter in a coma, she awakens to find herself deeply entangled in a conspiracy orchestrated by her husband, Quentin Hirst, and his assistant, Blanca White. Upon uncovering the truth, she confides in her best friend, Kitty, and together they plan their revenge.

After being betrayed, Evelyn accidentally meets Leo, and they form a bond due to a misunderstanding. As they face family disputes together, they gradually develop feelings for each other. After helping Evelyn expose Madeline's lies, Leo falls deeply in love with her. And Evelyn, through her interactions with Leo, gradually lowers her guard and accepts him. Finally, after experiencing a series of twists and turns, they gain genuine love and find long-lost family members.

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.

In a quiet, peaceful town, Carmine Dunham lives a simple yet heartwarming life with her grandmother. Every inch of this place, every breath of air, is filled with their shared laughter and warm memories. However, the wheels of fate begin to turn, and unavoidable circumstances force Carmine to leave the beloved town where she grew up and start anew in an unfamiliar environment. At this critical turning point in her life, her grandmother’s advice becomes her guiding light. Following her grandmother’s wishes, Carmine quickly marries Cain Quigley, the grandson of her grandmother’s best friend. This should have been a time filled with sweetness and anticipation, but as soon as they receive their marriage certificate, Cain is called overseas for work, leaving Carmine to navigate newlywed life alone. The joy of marriage has barely bloomed in Carmine’s heart before it is overshadowed by loneliness and uncertainty. With no time to plan a future together, Carmine is left to face the ups and downs of life on her own. Without her husband’s support and companionship, she must be stronger and braver. Yet, Carmine is not defeated by her circumstances. With a glimmer of hope for the future, she strives to adapt to the sudden changes and courageously faces each challenge life throws her way. Although the road ahead is filled with uncertainty, she believes that as long as she holds on to the warmth and hope within her heart, a brighter tomorrow will eventually come.

At the five-year wedding anniversary celebration of Scott and Joyce, Joyce's half-sister, Tina, suddenly appeared, demanding Joyce return Scott to her. Tina deliberately pushed Joyce, causing her to miscarry. Instead of helping Joyce, Scott chose to leave with Tina, plunging Joyce into despair. She decided to divorce Scott and attempted to take her own life by jumping into the sea. After Joyce vanished, Scott initially believed it was all an act, but he gradually discovered the misunderstandings and Tina's schemes, realizing that the woman who loved him the most was gone forever.

Time-traveling to the modern world, Marquise Queenie used her game of powers savvy to teach her jerk husband and his mistress a harsh lesson. But she never expected to meet a mysterious billionaire who looked exactly like her marquis husband. Is it a coincidence, or did the Marquis also time-travel? How will Queenie react?

Six years ago, Shirley was betrayed by her adoptive sister, Sandra, losing her parents and having a one-night stand with a stranger, Sean. Ten months later, Sandra became Mrs. Quain, secretly eliminating Shirley. Miraculously surviving, Shirley transformed into the alluring dealer Quill Yale, infiltrating Sean's casino to seduce him and reclaim what was stolen. As her plan unfolds, she uncovers the truth about their past connection. Together, they expose Sandra's deceit and discover their own path to happiness.

In her past life, Ilora Thurman made the mistake of marrying Arvid Sheffield, who ultimately caused her death. Reborn, she chooses Emrys Goddard and sets her sights on revenge against Arvid and his mistress, Zira Cruz. Although Emrys was once hurt by Ilora, she works hard to win him over, and their relationship begins to blossom. Arvid and his cousin, Althea Solis, conspire to ruin her, but Ilora outsmarts them. At the wedding, she publicly rejects Arvid and reveals his treachery, leaving Althea to face her own downfall. Ilora then joins the Goddard Group, where she earns respect and dismantles Zira's schemes. In the end, her true lineage is revealed, and she and Emrys finally find happiness, while Arvid and Zira face their deserved retribution.

To escape her father's meddling, Molly Jones entered a whirlwind marriage with her best friend's uncle, Hayden Griffin. However, before they could talk things through, Hayden abruptly left for an overseas trip. Years later, fate brought Molly to work at Hayden's hospital—but neither of them recognized the other. Molly even became Hayden's secretary. As the twists and turns unfolded, Molly found herself falling for her boss—and husband—Hayden. What will happen when the truth finally comes out? Don't miss this captivating story!