when is hard knocks

Five years ago, Rachel Summer married Leslie Fuller, only to be neglected after the wedding. When Leslie went bankrupt and became paralyzed, he thought the materialistic Rachel would abandon him, yet she stayed and cared for him devotedly. At first, Leslie believed she loved him, but after learning the truth, his defenses crumbled. Determined to win her heart for real, he resolved to rebuild his fortune so Rachel would never leave his side.

The mysterious secret agent Peter Rogers was awarded the National Medal of Honor by the President and had retired from the military. While dining out with his daughter Leslie, Peter is mistaken for a blind date by the beautiful CEO Sydney Greenfield, and the two unexpectedly get married. When his classmate and ex-girlfriend, who were unaware of Peter's true identity, encountered him again, they subjected him to various insults and ridicule. Upon hearing about this, Sydney publicly revealed that Peter was her husband, putting everyone to shame.

Jack Quin had been pursuing Wendy Vale for five years, only to be dismissed as a clingy nuisance. Deciding to lock his heart and never love again, he unexpectedly saved Kate Mason, daughter of the Mason family. When Jack finally stopped pursuing Wendy, she started to cling to him. Kate smirked, "If you think you can touch my man because you're pretty, think again. No one touches him without my permission."

Natalie was once the Parson family's cherished daughter, but her world was shattered when Monica was unmasked as the true heiress. Manipulated by Monica, she was framed for their grandmother's murder and cast out by her family to a hellish reform school. Two years later, she was released, only to be forced into a marriage with a notorious alcoholic playboy. As the truth about her past and the horrors of that "school" come to light, Natalie watches everyone with a cold stare. Her storm of revenge has just begun.

In her previous life, Vega married the man she loved—Dylan—only to be betrayed. For the sake of his first love, Dylan drained Vega's billions and even allowed his mistress to plot against Vega's entire family.Reborn, Vega returns to the moment she must choose a husband. This time, she decisively marries Ian, a principled and upright man. When Dylan realizes Vega didn't choose him, regret hits him like a tidal wave...

Cayden Freeman, the Celestial Sovereign of Azra, married Juliette Frost while concealing his identity and secretly supported the Frost family for three years. After intervening to save Alessia Walsh, the second daughter of the Walsh family, from trouble, he earned the enmity of Odin Wells, the Wells heir, and was simultaneously thrown out by Juliette. At an investment banquet, when Cayden faced false accusations and public anger, Alessia appeared and skillfully diffused the situation, marking the beginning of their relationship.

Zoey Nance was framed and lost the trust of her beloved. Her husband, Jace Foster, mistakenly believed that Zoey betrayed him, leading to a tumultuous mix of love and hatred. Under the manipulation of a third party, Julia, the misunderstandings between them deepened, ultimately resulting in their son's congenital heart condition worsening to a life-threatening state. When the truth finally came to light, and the mastermind behind the deceit faced consequences, Zoey vanished from Jace's world forever, taking their son with her.

Hilbert Rider takes the fall for his brother-in-law and goes to prison.Three years later, his ex-wife Tilly Jameson abandons and divorces him upon his release. At a major business summit, he reveals his true identity and dominates his rivals, leaving his ex-wife filled with regret. When his biological father dies, he returns to the family to battle his father's mistress and illegitimate son for inheritance and wins. By then, his ex-wife's remorse comes far too late.

Abigail lies dead in the hospital, while her fiancé Kyle and stepsister Chloe gloat over their murder of her. Overhearing their evil plan, Abigail later comes back to life and immediately marries a broke model named Henry as revenge. Abigail thinks her marriage is all just a play, but when she faces betrayal and difficulties, Henry secretly helps her. However, just as things are getting real between them, she finds out a shocking secret about Henry’s identity...

Whitney, the heiress of Sherwood Group, thought marrying Tyrone was a journey of love, only to find herself trapped in a hellish nightmare. First, she was unjustly imprisoned, then ruthlessly crippled. Tyrone appeared indifferent to Whitney's suffering, but when a tragic fire claimed her life, his heart inexplicably hollowed. Yet, a month later, a woman bearing an uncanny resemblance to Whitney appeared at a lavish banquet, introducing herself as "Anna." With a smile as radiant as it was deceitful, she cunningly captivated Tyrone, beginning to spin a web of vengeance...

Yvonne Shord and Xavier Zoven have been in love for two years, but after their engagement, Xavier's affection rapidly cools. When Yvonne dirties the car seat because of her period, Xavier heartlessly abandons her on a rain-drenched street. There, she is found by Zayn Champ, who tenderly cares for her during her cramps. She is moved by his kindness. Later, Zayn asks if she'd choose him instead, offering to replace Xavier as the groom at their upcoming wedding. But on the big day, Xavier arrives, furious and ready to confront them.

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.

Rose Newton spent three years as the perfect wife to cold lawyer Ian Fuller, even giving him a bracelet of ten beads—ten chances to earn her forgiveness. Now, every bead is gone. Ian never knew that when the last bead disappeared, the wife who endured his betrayals would vanish—and the legendary lawyer Vivian would return to the courtroom. After years of humiliation and living in the shadow of his first love, Rose finally snaps. Facing Ian on opposite sides of the law, this time, she will not lose.

After a disastrous fire, Emma cries for help as her daughter, Cindy, is trapped under the rubble. Her EMT husband, Tim, comes to help, but is lured away by the devious Ashley and her own daughter, Megan. Tim doesn't even know it as Cindy dies in Emma's arms. Grieving and furious, Emma swears she will get revenge on Tim and Ashley. Using her hidden wealth and with the help of her attorney friend Ryan, Emma exacts vengeance on those who hurt her daughter. But when will she find peace?

Dong Jian was a beggar who lost her parents while fleeing from a flood. She was nearly beaten to death after accidentally touching the sleeve of Ruyan Wei, the daughter of the Chancellor. She met Prince Zhao, who had been framed by Prince Shen and Chancellor Wei and became a sex slave with broken legs. He saved her life by giving her a pancake, and in return, she became his loyal guard dog. On the day Zhao ascended to the throne, they killed countless people, and the hall was filled with blood. But Zhao committed suicide in Dong's arms. Devastated, Dong killed herself too, but instead of staying dead, she traveled back to a time when Zhao was still a prince with healthy legs. In this life, Dong rose from being a beggar to become Prince Zhao's maid, eliminating his enemies in advance. Dong uncovered the Chancellor's collusion with Prince Shen. To protect himself, Prince Shen abandoned the Chancellor. When Dong thought everything was on the right track, the unexpected arrival of Leon, a holy monk, saw through that she was a time-traveler. Dong had hoped to see her savior, Zhao, live a peaceful life and ascend to the throne, which would be enough for her. But she didn't realize that she had already become Zhao's redemption and the love of his life.

Lauren Wayne has had a crush on her best friend's brother, Ethan Shane, for 10 years.Coincidentally, she slept with Ethan after he came back from abroad, and then married him the day after. She thought this fake marriage wouldn't last long.However,Ethan treated her so well and always tried to hit on her. On the other hand,she heard that Ethan also had a crush. But, when would Lauren find out that Ethan's crush turned out to be her?

Fiona Judd falls victim to a scheme that leads to a one-night stand with Caleb Price. When she becomes pregnant, they enter into a hasty marriage but keep their relationship hidden at work. Ironically, this secrecy causes Fiona, the legitimate wife of the CEO, to be mistakenly branded as his mistress. Throughout these challenges, Caleb remains devoted, repeatedly coming to her rescue from difficult situations. Despite the misunderstandings and obstacles, their genuine feelings for each other eventually triumph, proving that true love can overcome any adversity.

Rose Cole, a fresh graduate, ended up having a one-night stand with Thomas Gray, who was drugged, after covering her mother's night shift at a hotel. Later, when Rose applies for a job at Thomas Corporation, she happens to be hired as Thomas' assistant. After getting along with each other for some time, Thomas realizes that he has fallen for her. At this time, his girlfriend in name, Mia Jones, finds out their relationship and warns Rose to stay away from Thomas.