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Rachel Sheldon's world was turned upside down when she was drugged and woke up in the bed of Barrett York — the most powerful man in the city. When she discovered she was pregnant, Rachel disappeared from the spotlight, determined to raise the child in secrecy. But on the very day she gave birth, Barrett found her. Fiercely independent, Rachel was unlike any woman Barrett had ever met — and he couldn't stay away. As he launched a relentless pursuit, Rachel's hidden identities were revealed one after another, each more surprising than the last. Drawn to her strength, Barrett began to fall — and so did Rachel. Slowly, she opened her heart to the man she had once tried to escape. What had begun as an accident just might have become forever.

For seven years, Clara lived in the perfect romance her husband, Dean, had crafted just for her—until the day her hospitalized daughter led her to Dean’s biggest lie. Clara catches him with his mistress. Dean—who had already tricked her into giving him her entire fortune—tears off his gentle mask and forces her to sign a divorce that leaves her with nothing, or he’ll take their daughter from her. Shattered, deceived, and stripped of everything, Clara finally wakes up. This time, she will take back her empire—and make Dean pay for every second of betrayal.

Five years ago, Alice Turner was the eldest daughter of the Turners, but she was falsely accused and had to leave. Now, five years later, she returns with her son to the place that broke her heart to get back her daughter that has gone missing. However, her son ends up hacking into the vault belonging to Liam Gray, the CEO of Gray Corporation, breaching the firewall and leaking their IP address. Forced to flee with her son, Alice becomes the target of the CEO’s relentless pursuit…

As the only daughter of the Merrick family, Kirsty Merrick bears the responsibility of marrying into the prestigious Bartley family to lead the Merrick family to new heights, as carefully orchestrated by her mother Evanna Taylor. Kirsty successfully secures a betrothal with Morgan Bartley, the playboy son of the Bartley family's second heir. Unknown to Kirsty, Morgan has been secretly involved with Jess Merrick, Kirsty's only friend who grew up with her in an orphanage. Years later, when brought back to the Merrick family, the kindhearted Kirsty could not bear to abandon Jess, and thus pleaded with her parents to take Jess in as well. Now, Jess has begun an affair with Kirsty's fiance Morgan. To get back at Morgan, Kirsty designs a plan to seduce and intoxicate Nicolai Bartley, the young CEO of the Bartley Group, leading to the start of a dangerous "underground affair."

Three years ago, Gabriella Kelly unknowingly convinced her husband Ray Chambers to sponsor college student Angela Mitchell's education as a blessing for their future child. Three years later, Angela arrives at Ray’s company for an internship with two friends, but she completely misreads the situation and believes Ray is interested in her romantically. She begins acting like she owns the place at work and shockingly mistakes the pregnant Gabriella for Ray's mistress, even going so far as to cause her miscarriage.

Five years ago, Alice Turner was the eldest daughter of the Turners, but she was falsely accused and had to leave. Now, five years later, she returns with her son to the place that broke her heart to get back her daughter that has gone missing. However, her son ends up hacking into the vault belonging to Liam Gray, the CEO of Gray Corporation, breaching the firewall and leaking their IP address. Forced to flee with her son, Alice becomes the target of the CEO’s relentless pursuit…

In her previous life, Yara gave everything to the Echosong Sect, only to be ruthlessly slain by her Master. In her final moments, she realized the cruel truth: in his eyes, she was never as good as her junior sister,Ruby. Reborn at the age of six, Yara wastes no time mourning the past. This time, she won't beg for love or stay where she's unwanted. Without a backward glance, she runs away from that place she once called home.

My stepsister falsely accuses me of causing her allergies to act up. My three brothers stuff me into the cramped cellar and chain the door shut. I pound on the door and beg them to let me out. My eldest brother, an outstanding businessman, snaps, "It's bad enough that you keep bullying Lori. How could you make her eat seafood when you know she's allergic to it? Isn't that just murder? Stay in there and reflect on your mistakes!" My second brother, an award-winning singer, and my third brother, a genius painter, scoff contemptuously. "It's unbelievable that someone as evil as you is making excuses to garner pity. You can stay in there and repent for your sins!" After that, they take our shuddering stepsister to the hospital. The oxygen in the cellar soon runs out, and it gets difficult to breathe. Ultimately, I die in there. My brothers only remember me three days later when they bring our stepsister back from the hospital. Unbeknownst to them, I've already died of asphyxiation.

After a failed tribulation, Quella, an ancient cultivator, is transmigrated as a mistreated noblewoman. Her quest for revenge is complicated when she falls for a charming merchant, Xavier, only to realize he's the man she slept with years ago. Now she must win back his love.

After a one-night fling, Cindy Ryan finds herself pregnant with Collins Lloyd's child, a son named Bryce. Six years later, Collins discovers the truth and begins searching for his son. During this time, Cindy's connection with Collins deepens as they work together at the Lloyd Group, and sparks of romance start to fly between them. As they navigate a series of challenges, Bryce eventually claims his rightful place in the Lloyd family, and Cindy, leveraging her son's connection to the powerful family, begins living a life of luxury and security.

After being jilted, Violet proposes to the first man she sees—who just so happens to be Sean, a former high school classmate who has always loved her. When he says yes, their marriage sets them on an unexpected path to revenge…and true love.

Zelda Lang never expects to find herself in a whirlwind marriage with Theo Wolfe, the powerful CEO of the Wolfe Corp. Bound by a promise to her late mentor, she secretly sneaks into Theo’s room every night to treat his mysterious illness. Despite her efforts, Theo keeps his distance, wary of her motives. Little does he know, the woman he's pushing away is the very miracle doctor he's been searching for all along…

After a one-night fling, Cindy Ryan finds herself pregnant with Collins Lloyd's child, a son named Bryce. Six years later, Collins discovers the truth and begins searching for his son. During this time, Cindy's connection with Collins deepens as they work together at the Lloyd Group, and sparks of romance start to fly between them. As they navigate a series of challenges, Bryce eventually claims his rightful place in the Lloyd family, and Cindy, leveraging her son's connection to the powerful family, begins living a life of luxury and security.

Yuna Sanders' world shattered when she discovered her husband's infidelity. Seeking solace, she made a reckless decision, and what began as a fleeting escape from heartbreak quickly escalated. The other man became dangerously obsessed, pulling her into a world of nightly encounters.

Nina unwittingly provokes three demon lords in her quest to return to the modern world. The aloof and proud God of War, the ambivalent Lord of Demons, and the scheming and cunning Crown Prince all join the fray, vying for her affections. Nina: I can't take you out anymore. You're ruining my chances of getting married. Justin: Whoever dares lay a finger on you, I'll make sure they're utterly annihilated. Demon Lord: Any fool who dares make a move on you, I'll cripple him first. Chip: If you don't take me, I'll break your legs.

Betrayed by her boyfriend, Ruby Ayers is forced by her mother into a contract flash marriage with his elder brother,Toby Shaw. Ruby pretends to accept it, planning to run away on their wedding night—only for Toby to catch her personally. Little does she know, she once saved his life.Now, the narcissistic ex comes crawling back, and the scheming stepsister sets trap after trap—but Ruby turns every scheme against them with ease. What will her stepsister do next? Stay tuned!

Ordinary young man Luke Myers transmigrates to an apocalyptic world overrun by supernatural creatures called horrors. However, he discovers that when others see horrifying, blood-soaked S-rank malevolent spirits and horror lords, he sees charming girls such as cute lolis, elegant ladies,and everything in between, each with distinct personalities.

Sienna Yeager traveled from 1,000 years ago and took the place of her younger stepsister to marry Theodore Ford,heir to a powerful family. However, on the very first day she married into the Ford family, Theodore died in a car accident. Even so, Sienna still found a way to stay in the Ford family and soon had everyone in the family completely under her control. Just as she was preparing to enjoy her carefree life as a young, wealthy widow, she suddenly realized— the bodyguard assigned to her by the old madam was looking at her with increasingly bold, audacious eyes…