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Path Beyond EternityI love my school beauty wife very much, but I didn't expect that the male mistress would steal my wife! He even turned the tables and accused me of stealing her! Do you think you are rich? Do you want to see that I have a big boss grandfather? He has tens of billions of real estate! How dare you steal my wife!
The River of No ReturnAdam Rivers did three years in prison on a false charge. The testimony that put him there came from his fiancée, Savannah, who gave false evidence to protect Travis Dalton, her first love.
The two of them had come together over a debt. Five years before, Adam's grandmother collapsed with a heart attack, Adam called around for help and got none, and Savannah was the only one who drove the old woman to the hospital. Adam went after Savannah to repay that, kept at it until she was won over, and they became a couple, then engaged.
When Adam gets out, Savannah is still seeing Travis. Her false testimony was only the first move in a plan Travis has been running, and out of guilt she goes along with a marriage to Travis that exists only on paper. Adam is hurt again and again. He works out that Travis has been behind all of it, including what happened to his grandmother, and decides on revenge. He counts his debt to Savannah as paid and decides to leave, and Savannah does not see what he meant to her until he is gone. Ms. Maxwell, the richest woman in Westvale, offers him a place in her company, and he takes it.
The Heir They Can't TouchPatrick forces his daughter Nancy into remarriage to pay his debts, beating her and her son Ethan when they resist. What he doesn't know: Ethan is the heir to the powerful Landon family.
And Simon Landon, the father who disappeared years ago on classified missions, has just come home.
Now the truth is out. Simon's here to protect them. But how far will a man go to make up for lost time and settle old scores?
Starting Over After My Wife Cheated On Me.As Louisa and Alan's marriage falls apart, hidden affairs and exposed identities blur every line. In a world where business and love collide, loyalties will shatter, but who holds the final card?
Kung Fu Daddy: The Hidden MasterIn a quest to find companionship, a destitute young man brings his daughter to a martial arts tournament. There, he catches the attention of a stunning but arrogant CEO, who dismisses him as a mere beggar. Yet, in an astonishing turn of events, the young man effortlessly defeats every opponent with just a flick of his finger. His true identity is revealed—he is the invincible and immortal cultivator known throughout the realms. The once-disdainful beauty now finds herself completely captivated by his unparalleled power and mystique.[Dubbed]His Merciless RedemptionAfter receiving a terminal diagnosis, he orchestrated a cruel ruse to deceive the daughter of the Lewis family, pushing her away so he could vanish and face his end alone.
Years later, fate cruelly brings them face-to-face again. Now, even as his body fails him, he desperately tries to maintain the facade and hide his worsening condition. But with her eyes fixed on him, how much longer can he keep the truth buried?
Forget Everything to Love YouStephen Harper and Linda Foster face misunderstandings and betrayal due to Windmill Works reorganization and Daniel Grant's involvement. After Stephen disappears with Alzheimer's, Linda regrets and searches for him amid factory crises and shifting relationships. Stephen's passing leaves Linda reminiscing. Emotional conflicts persist throughout.
Reset the GameAllison Bennett's neglect leads to her daughter Paisley's accident, prompting her to reconcile with Charles Monroe, chairman of Monroe Corp. As conflicts over custody arise, power struggles within the corporation surface. Meanwhile, Victoria Monroe secretly aids Paisley and encourages Charles to confront Queen Foster's usurpation. The story delves into family, emotions, and corporate intrigue.
Together We Rise: Scott Family CrisisFreya and Carter confront disaster, family intrigue, and emotional turmoil as they navigate power struggles within their family. At Scott Family Hall, Harold's mysterious case sparks deception and conflict. Together, they overcome crises with skill and wit, while exploring the possibilities of healing and marriage.
Marriage to Murder: The Factory BlastReborn after Danielle and her lover Raymond Knox arranged a factory cable explosion to kill him, electrician Charles avoids the blast and Raymond is maimed instead. Danielle divorces Charles to pursue Raymond's compensation and wins public praise for her supposed devotion, but Charles exposes their affair and murder plot with video, recordings, and messages before their next lethal scheme can succeed.
When the Caged Bird ReturnsElena Garcia grew up in a toxic ghetto family, where she and her sister endured years of mistreatment, while their brother enjoyed every privilege and favor. Despite the hardship, she earned admission to Harvard, but was brutally forced to abandon her dreams. With her mother’s help, she escaped from the family, finished college, and built a business empire from scratch. When she learned her family would force her sister into marriage for money, she returned to save her mother and sister. This time, no longer the powerless girl she once was, she is determined to fight back.
The Cheater Can't Copy TalentRivermore Group and Steadfast Group compete on the Rivermore Crossing and a new landmark project. Cole Harper joins Steadfast after a misunderstanding and dismissal. An earthquake damages the bridge, sparking a design crisis which shifts personal and professional dynamics among Cole Harper, Sienna Preston, Jude Avery, and Amelia Brooks during project conflicts and crises.Beauty Beyond LooksAvery Bennett faces family prejudice and bullying due to her appearance, becoming entangled in familial alliances and online abuse. In a live stream, she exposes Nina Sutton's lies, reveals her true self, gains support from her fans, and proves her innocence. Confronting pressures from both the online world and reality, Avery chooses to fight back, ultimately seeking self-acceptance and growth.
MOVE ASIDE! I'M THE EX BEYOND YOUR REACH!Olivia and Derek die in a car crash on their way to divorce and are reborn as students. Seven years later, Olivia marries billionaire Asher, but a reunion with Derek and Jennifer leads to bullying and humiliation. Can Olivia fight back and take her revenge?
My Bandit Husband Is the EmperorTwice Reborn, Savannah awakens before tragedy strikes and marries a bandit, unaware he is the Emperor who has searched for her for twenty years. But her jealous sister, also reborn, is determined to steal everything: her husband, her throne, her life. From humble beginnings to imperial glory—can she protect her heart and claim her fate beside him?
The Chairman Ex-ConReleased from prison, Gabriel was thrust into a vicious family power struggle. Framed and humiliated, he fought to salvage the critical Lakeside Project to save his clan. His bond with Vivian deepened amid wedding turmoil. As factions clashed over corporate vendettas, he raced to expose the mastermind. Could he ultimately turn the tide?
Fate's Unbroken ThreadsRuth Carter, due to poverty, was forced to give up her ill son, William Shepherd. Years later, William becomes a CEO. He managed to reunite with Ruth despite his adoptive fathers disapproval. As family secrets unravel, the bond between Noah, Williams son, and Ruth grows, leading to a great reunion.
Alpha Stepbrothers Bite MeIvy, 18, transfers schools and is forced to live with four cold, dangerous stepbrothers—werewolves.By day they keep their distance on campus, by night they try to claim her, but this fragile-seeming human girl bonds with all four.Hunter and hunted reverse, and the true throne may be waiting for her awakening.....
[Dubbed]Too Late to MendThe laboratory exploded, and her fiancé did not choose to save her who was dying, but chose to save the benefactor's daughter who was only slightly injured. The woman, deeply disappointed, chose to leave.
My Wife Made Me Take the Fall for a GuyFramed for patricide and betrayed by his wife, Olivia, Andrew's world collapses into a prison of doubt. With a third shadow lingering between them, there starts a dangerous game of lies and manipulation, the cost of which may be love itself.
The Homeless Wanderer Who Became My MateRogue Ethan wins Isabella’s mating challenge to protect his daughter, defying wolf pack norms and powerful foes. As ancient threats emerge and his mysterious strength unfolds, he hides a truth that could upend the werewolf world forever.No Return AddressTo break free from past entanglements, Emily Barton marries into the Sterling Manor for her sister. She navigates misunderstandings and family upheavals with Nicholas Harrington and Leonard Sterling. As truths unfold, Victoria Barton is sent away. Would she be able to live a happy and peaceful life from then on?
[Dubbed]Victory of WarmthThe girl Qin Xinnuan was supposed to be sent to kindergarten by her father Qin Lugang, but unexpectedly, a phone call on the way caused Qin Lugang to abandon her 500 meters away from Xingfu Kindergarten. Qin Xinnuan already suffered from congenital heart disease and was afraid of acute heart failure induced by stimulation, while Qin Lugang was accompanying Hu Weixia to see a specialist for his illegitimate son Qin Langlang...
Ethan, I'm Leaving YouTen years of marriage with Ethan brings Alice endless betrayal and pain. She endures Ethan’s repeated attempts to divorce her and Isabella’s constant schemes. Finally, Alice chooses to walk away from this love that has only wounded her. At her lowest, Phillip’s unwavering devotion and his mother’s acceptance give Alice the strength to rise again. She reclaims her voice, launches a newspaper, and begins to build a new life. But just as she steps forward, Ethan returns in deep regret. Will his presence shatter Alice’s newfound peace once more?
[Dubbed] Reborn to Watch Her FallSophie Greene and Ariana Collins are entangled by a cursed red string, the Turner Family's marriage rituals, and power struggles. Ariana's greed turns the string black, affecting her spirit. Dr. Julie Harrington exposes the Turners' secrets, leading to their arrest. Reborn, Sophie seeks Dr. Harrington's aid to break the curse, leading to a revelation at the wedding. / Reborn with a chance to break her fate, a woman must confront the dark secrets of an elite family before a sacred union seals their terrifying power.
Who Stole My Sleep?Olivia Bennett and Hazel Vaughn clash at work due to exhaustion transfer and promotion rivalry. Hazel, with Elaine Burke, endangers Emily Forrest and nearly kills Olivia. Olivia exposes the truth, stops Hazel, breaks the exhaustion transfer, earns a promotion, while Hazel is fired for her schemes.
The National CoreIn a world where chips define power, a returning talent steps into a silent war of technology, ambition, and loyalty.
10 Pounds to FreedomAt an academic forum, Emily Scott publicly exposes Carl Bailey's plagiarism and his affair, ending their engagement on the spot. As Carl scrambles to keep his life from collapsing, Emily chooses payback over pity, finds unexpected chemistry with Julian Rivers, and rises from the wreckage stronger than ever.The Heir That Never WasFranklin uncovers the shocking truth: Natalie has aborted their child. A family celebration turns into a battlefield of infidelity accusations and forged agreements. As lawyers fight for assets and corporate control, the gathering spirals into chaos. With the dynasty crumbling, who will pay the ultimate price for the deception?
Too Late to Love YouElla destroyed everything to save Philip's career, faking an affair with her best friend and walking away from the man she loved. Six years later, he's a superstar and she's broke, but when they meet again, he finds out she has a daughter. Everyone thinks the kid is Andre's, and Philip's about to lose his mind trying to figure out what really happened. The closer he gets to the truth, the more secrets start falling apart. But some lies were told for a reason, and the truth might destroy him.
Bodyguard's CEO FiancéeWrongfully fired after exposing his girlfriend's affair with a wealthy woman's husband, Ian accepts a high-paying job as Sarah's bodyguard and fake boyfriend. As he is transformed into her formidable protector, they survive an attempted murder, expose the cheating couple, and face the family's schemes. Their revenge-driven arrangement turns into real love, leading them to join forces at the wedding to bring down the people who betrayed them.The Billionaire Ex-Boyfriend's ReturnAnya used to be a nobody in the workplace, constantly bullied. However, Luke, Anya's ex-boyfriend, suddenly reappeared. Luke had abandoned Anya and disappeared 5 years ago, but unexpectedly, when he reappeared, he had successfully developed a new drug in another country and thus amassed a fortune, and he was going to fulfill his promise to marry Anya.
Three-Year Comeback, the Return of a Basketball LegendRaymond Douglas, using a check-in system, recovers from injury and leads the Dragons Basketball Club to defeat the Panthers in the finals. After the team faces an attack and suffers injuries, Raymond and temporary teammates take on the Tigers to win the championship. He refuses lucrative offers from other teams, pledging loyalty to the Dragons, vowing to lead them to a world championship, demonstrating brotherhood and resilience before officially returning to the court.
The Misunderstood MatriarchCora Ellsworth, misunderstood by Melanie Graves, faces a dramatic turn when a disaster ensues. Sacrificing her powers for the clan, she leaves as Grant Ellsworth takes leadership amidst family conflicts. Truth prevails, and Melanie faces consequences.[Dubbed]Daddy’s Regret? No, Thanks!Cinderella was secretly married to the president for 7 years, but he didn't let the children call him dad. He even held a parent-teacher meeting for the daughter of a woman he once loved in front of the children. Cinderella finally came to her senses and signed the divorce agreement and took the children away. The scumbag then regretted his decision so much!
[Dubbed]The Secrets She HearsScarlett’s return destabilizes the Bennett family, exposing child exchanges, affairs, adoptions, medical errors, and disputed inheritance. Laura and the others must untangle which bonds are real before the revealed secrets can lead them toward reconciliation.
Seducing My Sister's BoyfriendAnna has successfully seduced her sister’s boyfriend. They kiss, they hug, and they prepare to have some rough sex in the car in the wilderness. But just when the boy is about to fall in love, Anna takes out a knife and slits his throat. The boy asks, why did you do this? Anna replies, “my sister died for you in tragic, so you will go rot in hell for me!”
True Heiress, Your Empress DowagerTraveling forward in time, Molly Newston, took the new identity, Molly Shaw. Having used to be an empress dowager, Molly quickly got used to the life of the future and used her past governing skills in business. However, she isn’t welcomed by her sister, Shannon Shaw. How will Molly fight against her sister’s schemes?Live Wedding: His Ultimate BetrayalCaroline Rivers bought a streaming startup for her husband, Jared Turner, as an anniversary gift. Meanwhile Caroline received a wedding invitation from her college classmate, Amy Fletcher. And the broom looked exactly the same as her husband.
Secrets of Springwell ClinicMaya was born with the gift to see through lies. The powerful Drake family thus recruits her to help their heir, Alexander. As they work closely together, sparks fly. They fall in love. But then they find their families are sworn enemies. Worse, Alexander is cursed to die before forty, and the key to breaking the deadly spell is Maya’s blood...
The Cleaning Lady Is CEO"Sleep with me, otherwise you'll be fired."The manager slaps a cleaner to the ground, threatening her.
The cleaning lady stands up. She takes off the coat and pulls out a VIP card , "Guess who is getting fired? You!"
The manager is instantly stunned, collapsing to the floor in shock. Trembling, he asks, "That's the CEO's VIP card! You are the CEO?！"
My Tough WifeSerena's search for the truth about her mother Xenia's murder leads through the York Liams clan's revenge, corporate warfare, school abuse, and expulsion. Yale becomes her partner as clues connect the killing to a mysterious fire and expose conspiracies rooted in Serena's own childhood. Confronting them allows her to claim both justice and an identity beyond the trauma.
The Real Heiress ReturnsRuth Shaw’s life shatters when her identity is stolen. Falsely accused, abused by the royal family, and cast out, she hits rock bottom. But when the truth explodes and she rises from the ashes as both the true heir and the empire's top scholar, the palace begs for forgiveness. Now, will the dying princess choose her father or the glittering throne?
Every Lie I See Leads to YouEver since Mom died, Adrian's heard the sounds every day—his father upstairs with different women in the clinic. He's tried to get up there, but Dad won't let him. "Wait till you're twenty," he says. Then Olivia comes back. His childhood friend. The girl who promised she'd marry him someday. She insists on going upstairs. And Adrian's whole world falls apart.
After Storming the Imperial City, She Told Me to RetreatLouis Turner is entangled in a power struggle after being accused of regicide. Empress Julia Mortimer of Zarok invades Velor. As loyalties and betrayal interweave, the Northern Guard is destroyed. Everyone made choices amidst national turmoil, with uncertain fates for themselves and the nations of Velor and Zarok.
The Right Match, The Right LegacyTwo families clash over Lauren Foster and Mike Taylor's marriage issues, involving dowries, pregnancy, debts, betrayal, and extortion, threatening legal action. After many conflicts, Mike chooses to marry Sophia Grant instead of reconciling with Lauren.
Into the Novel Written by Her FoeElliana Bennett woke up from the cryogenic experiment only to find she was actually in a novel realm, which was written by her enemy Luna Hayes. In this novel, she had been dead ten years ago and her three brothers, Leon, Shaun and Robert had been manipulated by Luna. Therefore, she decided to fight against Luna and change the fates of her and her brothers...
One Wrong BoatGavin kills the parents Alice has just risked her life rescuing from a landslide. He and his mistress Jenny then pursue his wife across the water, intending to kill her too. A stranger intervenes as Gavin prepares his final attack.
6 Years, 1 Secret, 0 DistanceSophia Wilson was drugged on a night six years ago and accidentally bumped into Sean Lawson. After a lustful night, Sophia discovered that she was pregnant. For six years, Sean did everything he could to find the woman he slept with but to no avail. But the woman was right under his nose all this time. Will the two of them be able to reunite?
Fated to Love You, TwiceElisa Carter had been lusting after Isaac Thomas's fit body. She even went peeking at Isaac in the shower, but was caughter by him. She denied and swore that if she had been peeking, she'd be struck by lighting. Right after she said that, the lightening actually struck her to death...
Path of Honor: An Immortal's AscensionShe wants her master's trust back. Her junior sister, who was herself dealing with the demon clan, pinned that charge on her, the master believed it, and she was driven out of the sect with the charge still standing. Then she is reborn. In this second life she endures and keeps at her cultivation. When the sect holds its competition she enters it, and her junior sister is among the people she has to face there.
Rise Of The Betrayed PrincessLost in childhood and reclaimed at fifteen, Joyce thought she had finally found her family. Instead, she walked into a nightmare.Behind a flawless facade, adopted daughter Regina framed her for a crime that left Emily in a vegetative state. Even worse, Emily’s brother Dante — the man Joyce loved — knew the truth yet betrayed her, blinded by his obsession with Regina.Condemned to prison, scarred and broken, Joyce vanished for five long years. But she returns as a powerful CEO — not for reconciliation, but to expose every lie and make her family drown in regret.
Child Empress DowagerHeavenly signs attend Eleanor Whitmore's birth and her rise to the imperial throne while still an infant. Palace upheaval makes the child the youngest Empress Dowager in history. Governing behind the curtain, she outmaneuvers adult factions and becomes the empire's actual sovereign.
The Forgotten VowThe Preston family lost its heir eight years ago, when Elias went missing after a car accident, and there is a struggle for control going on inside the family. When the family traces him at last, a tycoon has him taken away from the village where he has been living. The wife left behind there is Nina.
She had found him hurt, with no memory of who he was, and looked after him. They married and had two children. When the children were two, Elias fell into a coma, and Nina has cared for him through the six years since. She has been working in the Preston house to pay for his treatment, and nobody there knew whose wife she was. She learns at this point that Elias is the Preston heir. The family finds out that she is the woman who saved him and is about to accept her as his wife when another woman comes forward and says that she was the one who saved Elias. The woman is the daughter of someone who has turned against Nina and wants her in Nina's place. Nina is accused of lying and at one point is in danger of being kidnapped. The parentage of the two children is put to a DNA test. Elias is still in the coma while this goes on.
Tit For TatThe play tells how a group of ordinary people repay and redeem each other in a complex network of social relationships, showing the complexity and depth of human nature. On the edge of love and hate, each character is looking for a way to redeem themselves, and their fates are intertwined into a touching picture of life. As the plot progresses, the audience will witness the warmth and indifference of human nature, and how people stick to or give up their moral bottom line under the pressure of reality.
My First Love, My New BossSam Donovan, as Anna Sullivan's housekeeper, gets caught in a high-stakes imperial gem auction, corporate battles, and family feuds. Their love is tested by society and their families. When Sam's hidden past is revealed and he must face his own legacy, can they overcome the pressure and build a future together?
[Dubbed]My Baby Daddy's a Lord Now?!He was originally a brave village chief, whose fate was closely linked with that of a prince due to an accident.
[Dubbed]No Honor, No MarriageGrace Turner and Elijah Brooks' engagement was meant to seal a perfect union. Instead, dowry disputes, hidden debts, and betrayal erupt into scandal. Families shatter, reputations burn, and one truth remains： this is only the beginning of their downfall...
Miss Out on His FamilyHe has been away from home for many years, and now he has retired and is finally going home. Who would have thought that his eldest son could live so comfortably at home with the money he sent back, but he was unwilling to pay for his mother's medical treatment!
The Dragon King's ChosenThe golden egg that Chen's daughter gives birth to has the Dragon God's son inside it, and Chen takes one look and calls it a monster. He has his wife and daughter tortured, orders both of them killed along with the child, and the blades are already at their necks.
Before this the Dragon God had got drunk, passed out, and spent one night with the daughter, a commoner, and He Bo, lord of the river, saw it. He wanted the Dragon God's favour, so he turned up at the family's run-down house with the three uses of power he had left. "Name three wishes. I will grant them." Chen asked to be emperor. The moment he was on the throne he threw his wife and daughter out of the palace, and right then the daughter was gripped by pain and laid the egg where she stood.
Lightning strikes out of the sky and the Dragon God comes down from the clouds to get his wife and child out. Later Chen goes after his daughter and the boy again, to get power for himself, and deceives He Bo to do it.