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Neglected by her biological father and persecuted by her stepmother, Melody Stein finds herself in dire straits. Out of desperation, she forces Riveria's influential figure, Ryan Hunt, into marriage. On their wedding day, Ryan discovers her premarital indiscretion, condemning her for perceived moral decay. After carrying her child for ten months, Melody gives birth, signs the divorce papers, and disappears without a trace.Years later, Melody returns to Riveria, accompanied by her child. "Mr. Hunt, I heard you're in need of a personal doctor?" Ryan willingly takes the bait. "You're hired."Rumors swirl around town—Mr. Hunt has no wife and shows no interest in having a lover, yet he lavishes affection upon his personal doctor like a loyal puppy. He even treats her child of unknown paternity as his own.

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.

Years ago, Luna Milton's father, Cliff Jensen, walked out on the family, leaving her mother, Emma Milton, to raise her and her brother alone. Their lives were shattered further by a devastating fire that separated them. For years, Emma tirelessly searched for Luna while caring for her youngest son, who was left with a cognitive disability. Now a strong and accomplished woman, Luna returns home to find Cliff entangled in a battle for the family inheritance. Refusing to back down, she confronts his years of neglect and reclaims the home that rightfully belongs to her mother. In the end, the family reunites, and Cliff admits his mistakes, paving the way for forgiveness and a fresh start.

Edward Allen, the CEO of Allen Group, happens to run into his old classmate, Abbie Howard, one day. At that moment, a pompous blind date humiliates Abbie, leaving her completely shattered. Edward can't stand to see his former classmate treated this way, so he strides forward and skillfully rescues her from the situation. In that moment, Abbie sees a glimpse of the brave, fearless boy she once knew in school. Warmth floods her heart, and her gratitude toward Edward is undeniable. Back in their school days, Edward was a quiet, unassuming boy who was often bullied by school thugs. It was Abbie who, one day, courageously grabbed his hand and helped him escape those troublemakers. From that moment on, Edward felt a deep sense of gratitude and respect for Abbie. Now, back in the present, Edward learns that Abbie is under pressure from her parents to get married. Seeing the helpless look in her eyes, he comes up with a plan—he offers to pose as her boyfriend to fool her family. Hiding the fact that he's a powerful CEO, he moves into her home and pretends to be just an ordinary guy. From that moment on, they begin a life of love after marriage, living in a romantic world of their own. As her husband, Edward cares for Abbie, making her feel warmth and happiness she's never known before. Gradually, Abbie is moved by Edward's genuine heart and starts to develop deep feelings for him. Their love, like dazzling fireworks, illuminates both their lives.

After being reborn, Lorene outsmarts her cheating husband Jeff and his mistress Katie. She firmly divorces them and throws herself into helping rebuild her country. After pursuing further studies abroad, she returns determined not to remarry and to begin a brand-new chapter in her life.

The Todd family and the Snyder family had a marriage pact, but Carver had no fondness for the spoiled and arrogant adopted daughter of the Todd family and was unwilling to marry her. In order to accomplish the alliance and inherit the family fortune, Carver racked his brain and accidentally discovered Shirley on the street, who bore a striking resemblance to the late master of the Todd family. Shirley was thus drawn into this turmoil and became the target of the watchful eyes of the numerous relatives. Later, an astonishing secret was revealed. Shirley was truly the long-lost granddaughter of the Todd family's master. Relying on her own efforts and wisdom, Shirley not only successfully foiled the relatives' schemes, but also won Carver's genuine affection. In the end, Shirley achieved success in both love and career and reaped the happiness she deserved.

Jenna Dillard has always been a stand-in for Camryn Acosta’s first love. When his true love finally returns, Jenna is diagnosed with cancer and decides to leave him for good. Yet after years of being bound by a contract, Camryn has unknowingly developed feelings for her. The moment Jenna announces the end of their contract, he finally realizes his own heart, only to be shattered by the news of her death. Years later, a top designer named Gemma Dillard appears in his life. He is certain that his Jenna has returned, but why is there a child by her side?

Cater Sanders has spent five years building a business with his two childhood friends, Yuan and Ruby. They were once inseparable, and both women were head over heels for him. But everything changes when a smooth-talking, fresh-faced new hire joins the company. In just two months, he charms his way into their hearts and turns them against Cater with his lies. While Cater sacrifices his health, drinking himself into a stomach ulcer to land key deals, Yuan and Ruby choose to side with the newcomer. Their betrayal is the final straw. Heartbroken but determined, Cater decides to sell his shares and leave the company. He returns to his family and agrees to an arranged marriage, vowing to start fresh. Yuan and Ruby think he's just being impulsive and that Cater could never truly walk away—not from the company, and certainly not from them. But what they never expect is to receive an invitation to Cater's wedding…

Chris Leif gave up his family inheritance to become a stay-at-home husband for his wife, Queenie. When Queenie's first love,Nathan,returned to the country, her family began to look down on Chris. Pushed to his limit, Chris chose divorce and started a new life. Only then did Queenie and their daughter realize how remarkable Chris truly was—but it was too late to win him back.

Mia's world turned upside down when her first love, Logan Henry, re-entered her life with his young daughter, Jade Henry. As Jade became a constant presence in the family, Mia's relationship with her own daughter, Molly Justin, grew increasingly strained. Feeling overshadowed and repeatedly pushed aside, Molly slowly closed off her heart until one day, she left with her father, Mason Justin. Only after their departure did Mia awaken to the pain she'd caused. The weight of her indifference and the void left by her daughter's love began to consume her, plunging her into a spiral of irreparable remorse.

Ted Bloom not only tortured his wife Shauna but also caused the death of their child. By the time he came to his senses, she had already left him. Will they ever cross paths again?

Standing at the wedding ceremony in her bridal gown, she feels nothing but lost and uneasy. At that moment, she decides to make a shocking choice: to escape the marriage. She runs as fast as she can, tears misting in her eyes. Suddenly, she comes across a rider and jumps onto his bike, urging him to drive. He hurriedly speeds away. Little does she know that this impulsive act will completely change her fate.

Tansy West, the eldest daughter of the West family, escapes her political engagement to Edric Byrd, the eldest son of the Byrd family, by running away during the engagement party and disguising herself as a man. In her escape, Tansy accidentally becomes Edric's bodyguard. As they spend time together, they develop feelings for each other. However, Edric, originally biased against his fiancee, mistakenly believes he has fallen for his male bodyguard, causing much humorous confusion. Tansy helps Edric deal with his malicious stepmother and his scheming younger brother. She attends a gathering in her female guise, where her brother and parents recognize her. To ensure the couple's marriage proceeds smoothly, both sets of parents knock them out and send them to the wedding venue. The male lead's younger brother is captivated by Tansy's beauty and wishes to marry her himself. During another escape attempt, Tansy and Edric discover each other's true identities. Edric begins to acknowledge his feelings for Tansy, and they confess their love for each other. With her help, Edric successfully defeats his father, regains control of the Byrd Group that rightfully belongs to his mother, and lives happily ever after with Tansy.

Three months ago, Hans Jerome went abroad to see a doctor. That night, his wife Brea Winston got drunk and slept with a male escort. Three months later, Brea found she was pregnant. She was afraid that Hans might get mad and want to kill her, so she was going to have an abortion. But, at the moment when the surgery was about to start, Hans got into the operating room, and the baby turned out to be...

In the Eldoria legal circle, newcomer Helen Jones was targeted by rumors spread by the opposing lawyer in a case. Sam Liam, who had just returned from Nexa, timely appeared to help. Helen had harbored a secret crush on Sam since high school, and her aspiration to become a lawyer was also inspired by his encouragement back then. So when Sam proposed marriage, she said yes at once. However, her step-sister, Hana Seth, found out about their marriage and, also having a secret crush on Sam, repeatedly targeted Helen. Although the issues were resolved without major trouble, Helen was deeply embroiled in a rumor scandal. Meanwhile, she was admitted to the law graduate program at the University of Nexa, so she decided to leave the law firm to pursue further studies. Sam became an adjunct professor and went with her. Cole Skyler, a law firm partner, traveled to Nexa on business and, upon learning that Helen was studying there, began to target her. But he was impressed by her resilience and eventually changed his attitude, choosing to bless them. Sam and Helen ultimately achieved a happy ending.

The heir of a top family in Callina, Jonathan Gilbert, chose to marry Hannah Samuel and became a househusband seven years ago. However, his son made a wish for a new dad on his birthday. Feeling heartbroken, Jonathan decided to get a divorce and asked for custody of his daughter only. What Hannah didn't know was that Jonathan had several hidden identities. Meanwhile, another woman had been waiting for him for years.

Two years ago, a devastating fire struck the Lowe family and nearly took Max Lowe's life. His stepsister, whom he had risked his life to save out of the fire, accused him of starting the fire, and everyone believed her. Max, refusing to admit to something he didn't do, chose to live on his own. And now, it seems that the renowned Lowe family has no connection whatsoever to the struggling Max. Stubborn as he is, Max refuses to confess to a crime he didn’t commit. As a result of this, he endures a life of harship, facing constant scorn and bullying. As the weight of these torments grows unbearable, Max finally breaks and climbs to the rooftop one night. At the same time, the truth behind the fire, Stella's true identity, and the infidelity in the remarriage are all reveals to Sean Lowe. When he finally understands the deep disappointment and defeat in his son's eyes, he tries to offer Max the coming-of-age gift he deserves. But all he finds are the words Max left on the rooftop: "Dad, in these eighteen years, have you ever been proud of me, even for a second?"

Faye Grey, heiress to the legendary Draco Clan said to control half of the world’s fortune, keeps her identity hidden while being with Steve Pitt for three years to repay a life-saving favor. Secretly, she helps him achieve his success. However, Steve eventually grows disdainful of her and begins a relationship with Mary Cooper, the heiress of the Coopers. In a fit of anger, Faye grabs a beggar from the street and marries him on the spot. Unbeknownst to her, the beggar is actually Rolan Quinn, the top tycoon of Delinia. To avoid his family's pressure to marry, Rolan agrees to the arrangement. As time goes by, Faye and Rolan gradually fall for each other, and Faye eventually discovers that Rolan is the person who saved her years ago.