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For Freedom and LoveShe already had a sweetheart in her heart, but she was forced to become a queen. She endured the humiliation and decided to take revenge!
The Time Traveler's PrescriptionAfter successfully treating patients in clinical trials, Aaron becomes the most sought-after recruit by top universities across Rydell. But his revolutionary discovery threatens the establishment. When Dr. Carter tries to sabotage his research and silence his work, Aaron must fight to protect his miracle drug and prove that C62 is humanity's best hope against cancer.
Game of CrownsIn a world of palace intrigue, betrayal, and deadly secrets, Samantha Hill navigates the treacherous life of the imperial harem. Framed multiple times, she uses her wit to survive and uncovers the shocking truth behind the crown prince's poisoning and the threats from powerful nobles. In the end, she rises to claim the throne, revealing a gripping tale of betrayal, revenge, and the ruthless politics of love and power.
Crawford’s True HeirAfter Amelia was sold, the Crawford family confirmed her as Mr. Crawford’s wife and Ryan as the true grandson. The Madam verified Ryan’s identity via DNA test, sparking family conflicts and emotional turmoil. Despite violence and fraud in Lancaster Village, the misunderstandings were cleared, a wedding took place, and the family reunited.
The Cure for ChaosEthan steps up to protect his friends, taking on poison sorcerers like Mr. Sterling and Christopher. He saves Mr. Raymond, fixes the poisoning, and gets pulled into Spiritflow Art, spirits, ghosts, and a whole lot of relationship mess. In the end, he shuts down the supernatural chaos for good.
Like Father, Like LegendPaul Hayes and his son Caleb journey through a cultivation realm marked by mistaken identities and rising conflicts. When Paul, a hidden master, saves Rosie Hunt, their path leads to Outer Heaven's Sword Assembly, where greater dangers and revelations await.
Mr. Bodyguard, Let's Get MarriedLauren Luke wants the people who destroyed her to answer for it. In her first life she never got the chance. Her own family betrayed her, and the man she was engaged to killed her.
She comes back to a point before any of that happened. Her family's plots are under way and she is engaged to the same man as before. Jack Sutton, who believed in her the first time around and gave up everything for her, has come back too. He keeps his real name and his company to himself, goes by Eddie Sutton, and takes a job as her bodyguard.
At the contest arranged to choose her husband, Lauren tears up the marriage contract in front of everyone and picks the bodyguard instead. She wants a marriage in name only, something to hide behind while she goes after the people who wronged her, and she has no idea the man she has married is a CEO. The two of them work through the family's plots, a run of business trouble, and a fight over the marriage itself. What they dig up points to a larger secret involving both of their parents. Through all of it Jack stays in the background and covers her back.
Sunray Heiress: Reign After DivorceMarried for love, Abigail sacrificed all for Craig, only to be abused. Pushed to divorce, she reveals her identity as the heiress of the mighty Sunray Group, exposing his misconduct. From a submissive wife to an unstoppable CEO, she punishes her ex to protect her daughter. The marriage is over, but her reign has just begun.
Redeemed in LoveSarah Brooks faces late-stage brain cancer and a cold, distant family, choosing to live life on her terms. Through conflicts, divorce, and health struggles, James Mason wakes up and stands by her side. Tina Lee lands in jail for her crimes, while Emily Jones and others fail to frame Sarah. With support from James’s mother and her husband, the family reconciles, and James proposes to Sarah in a heartfelt moment.
My Dad is a Feng Shui MasterAfter Secretary Mao's dismissal, tension arises with Madison Harper, involving Alexander Stanton's family and business issues. As the Stanton family searches for the missing young Ryan Harper, Madison, Alexander, and Rachel Stanton face romantic entanglements, family secrets, and identity conflicts at a reunion, uncovering past secrets through kidnappings, family deceits, and workplace dilemmas centered around Ryan Harper's identity.Three Months Before Our WeddingThree months before her wedding, Aria’s life shatters when her fiancé, Ryan, posts his marriage certificate and baby bump photos with her adopted sister, Chloe—a move even endorsed by her own mother. Faced with betrayal by those closest to her, Aria cuts all ties. At her lowest point, Sean, her childhood friend, returns from abroad, offering not only his heart but all his assets. From walking away from the toxic wedding to moving out and fiercely defending her father’s memory, Aria undergoes a powerful transformation. She ultimately marries Sean in a seaside ceremony, wearing his custom-designed wedding dress, while those who wronged her face the consequences of their actions. This is a story of a woman’s awakening, her refusal to be emotionally manipulated, and her journey toward reclaiming love and self-respect.
A Banquet of BetrayalWhen Williams catering gig explodes over pricing disputes, Lauren weaponizes a food poisoning outbreak to destroy the Greene family business. Now William and his son face furious locals demanding refunds, contamination charges, and Laurens ruthless vendetta.In a small town where everyone takes sides, how far will Lauren go to take them down?
The Die is CastThe Die is Cast follows Grace Parrish’s brutal fall from a proud socialite to a broken victim. Sent by her fiancé Antonio to the sex club “Nighton” as punishment, Grace is stripped of her dignity and will to fight, conditioned to obey even the most humiliating commands. As she endures physical and psychological torture, she slowly uncovers the betrayal of those closest to her—her sister Claire’s schemes, her parents’ indifference, and Antonio’s self-righteous cruelty. Through pain and revelation, Grace begins to reclaim her shattered sense of self, culminating in a quiet but decisive choice to walk away from her past and step into an uncertain yet liberated future.
Love, Lies, and a Death CertificateA wedding turned into a funeral. Aileen discovers that her husband’s older brother looks exactly like her late husband — the death was an elaborately staged deception. When her deepest love and unborn child are reduced to mere tools in a lie, she decides to repay him in kind. This time, it’s his turn to spend a lifetime tasting the bitterness of loss…
Rising from ShadowsDavid Goodwin uses the years returned to him after death to challenge Victor and the relatives who stripped him of everything. Retaining memories of betrayal and lost love, he works toward becoming a bestselling author and recovering the relationship he once let go, determined to escape his former helplessness.
The Twin ThroneTwo royal sisters. One throne. Chancellor Roy Dunn returns from his relief mission to find himself at the center of a deadly rivalry between Princess Stella and Princess Grace. As poison, political wagers, and betrayal collide, only one can claim the crown.
Please, Marry My HusbandClara devoted twenty years to her husband and raised his two children, only to be betrayed by them all. Her husband plans a wedding—with her best friend as the bride, her own children standing by their side. Broken and humiliated, Clara decides to disappear, leaving behind a severance letter and a box filled with secrets—proof of everything they’ve done to her. But just when they think she’s gone for good, the wedding is interrupted by the one person they never expected to return. Love, guilt, and revenge explode in this twisted story of betrayal and rebirth.
The CEO ReturnsThe female CEO gave up the handsome man from a wealthy family abroad, just to go home to find her poor husband! She went home quietly, but found that someone was impersonating her as the CEO...
MR. DIAZ'S DEAF BRIDEIn his childhood, LEONARD, the heir of a wealthy family, was beaten by his father and rescued by a brave girl named Annie, who lost her hearing during the rescue. Years later, Leo has become a cold-hearted CEO and is forced into a business marriage alliance with Mia. Annie has been unable to reveal her identity to LEONARD, but he is deceived by a jealous woman who claims to be his childhood savior, mistakenly believing Annie to be a gold-digger. He treats her with cruelty and humiliates her publicly, mistaking her silent resilience for guilt...
The Billionaire's ReturnClaire finds a man who has fallen from a cliff and remembers nothing. She takes him in, he goes by Evan, and the two of them fall in love.
The man is Victor, the richest tycoon in New York. He had vanished, and everyone took him for dead. His wife Vanessa wept for him and, the same night, took over his $100 billion empire. Once it comes out that Evan is Victor, the fight over Grant Industries opens up, with Vanessa holding what she took and Victor's relatives making their own bid for control.
Claire looks into who Victor was before the fall. He was controlling and a narcissist, and what he has been doing with her since they met, in the name of love, is shaping her into the wife he wanted. She realizes the man she knew as Evan is gone. That leaves her two ways to go: take Vanessa's place as the tycoon's wife, or use what he cannot remember to shape him into a husband who stays loyal to her. She picks the second and starts working to bring Evan back. Vanessa and the Grant relatives go on fighting over who runs the company.
Shattering the SpotlightI have been making money and writing songs for you for the past three years, but you say I am ruining your future and want to break up with me? If so, I will take back what I have lost with my own hands! The masked singer returns and shocks the entertainment industry!Laughing at Her DestinyAfter thirteen years as Dongshan Logistics' outstanding employee, Hu Dawei is humiliated and driven out when the new vice president targets him to establish authority. He joins his daughter-in-law's company to help his family, while his former warehouse falls into chaos without him; he eventually acquires the company that cast him aside.
MY CEO MOMMY AND KUNG FU DADDYJack Ye, a reclusive martial arts master, is urged by his daughter Molly to enter a marital combat tournament. To his shock, its host, CEO Snow Quinn, bears a striking resemblance to a woman he saved years ago. Jack wins easily, but their union is a facade. Snow organized the contest to find a protector from Hunter, a vicious champion forcing her into marriage. Despite Jacks unparalleled skill, his casual demeanor clashes with Snows expectations. When Hunter arrives to claim his prize, Jack must step up to fight not just for his daughter, but for love and justice...
Returned Daughter, Hidden BillionaireShe is the eldest daughter who has been missing for decades and is now middle-aged. Now, she not only has a happy family, but is also the wife of the respected chairman of a large group. In order to give her mother a surprise on her birthday, she returned to her hometown in a low-key manner. However, she did not know the humiliation and deception her mother had suffered at home.Queen of Taming DefianceTwo women, Ruby Halt and Jill Bennett, both claim to be the true Madam Halt. Amid luxury villas, company scandals, and glittering auctions, lies and schemes run wild. From stolen jewels to fake wine scams, only one woman can stand as the real Madam Halt, but when masks fall, who will the world believe…
[Dubbed]Destined ReunionRuby runs away from a marriage her family has arranged for her. She meets Logan Campbell, a CEO, spends one night with him, and is gone by the next morning.
Six years later her family comes after her again, and she and Logan meet a second time. Ruby and a boy named Nolan are kidnapped. Logan goes looking for them, and the search pulls him into a fight inside his own family and a scandal over whose child Nolan is, with DNA tests ordered and argued over. A man is pushing Ruby into a marriage and backing it with threats.
Logan's grandfather holds a birthday feast. Logan uses it to pass Nolan off as a Campbell grandson. At the feast the boy speaks up with a claim of his own, and the paternity report comes in. It says Nolan is Logan's son. In the confusion after that, the same man moves to force Ruby's wedding through.
The Unexpected Son-in-LawOn the way to the engagement party, the chairman encountered a takeaway man who failed to propose. So he exchanged identities with him to test his girlfriend's sincerity. At the engagement party, his girlfriend's family mocked him and didn't take him seriously at all. It was also during this opportunity that the chairman realized that he had chosen the wrong person. So he revealed his identity, and his girlfriend's family regretted it.
[Dubbed] Lost Love in PalaceHe was a prince, and she was a slave in the palace. In a palace coup, he was pushed to the throne, but she disappeared. Ten years later, she disguised herself as the daughter of a prime minister and entered the palace for the selection of concubines, in order to give her sister a backer.
Leveling Up LoveA freshman in the university with a god-tier system takes on powerful families, uncovers hidden secrets, and protects those he loves—all while navigating love, loyalty, and chaos.
Me, the Fake Young Master, Inherit the FortuneSaved by Lauren Sinclair from his creditors, Andrew is pulled into her scheme to impersonate a missing heir. His swift appointment as General Manager leaves someone deeply displeased, who then orchestrates a violent challenge to his authority.[Dubbed] Love, Lies, and Lost RedemptionThe Bennett family is torn apart by betrayal and deception. Skye fights false charges while Scarlett weaves a web of lies, revealing secrets of love, power, and identity. As the truth surfaces, Alexander must choose between revenge, redemption, or losing Skye forever.
Gone Love, Light as SnowSix months ago Edward Hamilton, the richest man in the city, left on company business and handed the group over to his wife, Savannah Miles, to run.
He returns from the trip and has dinner with a woman he grew up with. On his way out of the restaurant he is told to pay the bill for a man he has never met, Travis Ward. The two argue. In the course of it Edward gathers that Travis and Savannah are involved, and then he hears Savannah's voice, which settles it. He holds his temper and gets Travis to call Savannah to the restaurant. Savannah arrives with people behind her, there to deal with whoever has been giving Travis trouble, and finds her husband.
During the six months Edward was away, Savannah was also taking money out of the company. Edward decides to take back everything he gave her. He files for divorce and the company goes into a crisis. At an investor meeting he tells the room who he is and that he is a billionaire, clashes with Savannah and Travis in front of the investors, and cancels the investments. Savannah, with nothing left, tries to win him back. A woman comes to Edward and asks him to arrange somewhere for a child to stay. At a hotel, Travis says he is Savannah's husband, wine gets spilled, the two men square off over it, and Savannah threatens Travis.
Crown of Love and RetributionEmperor Nathan Hill has searched six years for the village woman he once loved. At a brothel, a boy named Ethan begs him to save his mother Grace from being sold and wears the jade pendant Nathan left with that missing woman. The token uncovers their relationship, allowing Nathan to rescue mother and child, punish the Mercer and Reed families who abused them, and crown Grace as empress and Ethan as heir.
Behind the DoorDrew grew up poor. He often dreams of living a rich life. One day, he discovers that his dad’s keys can let him travel freely between the past and the present. Drew sets out to make the younger version of his dad get rich, so he can change fate and grow up as a rich kid. But there’s one big problem... his dad keeps messing everything up.
Payback with a DumbphoneJessica is the daughter of the richest family in the province. At university she keeps that quiet and lives like any other student. Her roommate Fiona finds out.
Jessica goes abroad on holiday with her roommates. Fiona puts a virus on Jessica's phone, gets at her bank card through it, and pays the group's expenses with Jessica's money. Jessica goes to Fiona to ask about it and is pushed off a roof.
Jessica wakes up at a point before the trip with the memory of what happened. She makes a plan ahead of time. Fiona goes after her anyway. Jessica has swapped her smartphone for a basic handset made for old people, and the attempt to drain her card through it fails. On the trip Fiona has been using Jessica's name and Jessica's card as her own. A dispute breaks out over a bill Fiona cannot pay.
The Ultimate PaybackHazel Preston exposes her husband Brandon Hartley’s infidelity, baby swap, and embezzlement schemes. Fierce conflicts arise over child custody and company assets. With Arthur Prestons support, Hazel regains her child and control of their company, bringing Brandon to justice and restoring family power.
Perfect LoveYujin, a café owner, decides to create her ideal man by designing a custom AI boyfriend, ‘Jay.’ One day, she meets the real-life version of her AI creation, sparking a comedic love story.
Judgment Under the SunAaron clashes with the Fosters over a jade pendant and an arranged marriage. They humiliate him, unaware he’s the powerful head of the Business Alliance. As their corrupt empire crumbles, Aaron’s true intentions remain hidden
Dear Miss LawyerFramed and betrayed in marriage, top attorney Aurora Dalton enters the courtroom armed with sharp wit, hard evidence, and unshakable resolve. As lies crumble and power shifts, she turns the trial into her battlefield, emerging with justice, freedom, and the power to reclaim her life and legacy.
Reborn, I Refused the GoddessEthan and Emily connect through stock predictions and research breakthroughs, planning a finance startup despite family doubts. After Emily's transformation, they confront public scrutiny together. Jealousy ignites clashes with Chloe on campus and at a birthday party, tensions mount as the new semester unfolds...
Rebirth to 70s: Breaking Free from the Family DramaRachel thought she had the perfect family, until her husband Travis and daughter Chloe took her life. Turns out, Chloe isn’t even hers, but the love child of Travis and his mistress. Her real daughter was sold the day she was born.Reborn in the 1970s, Rachel swears to make them pay. This time, she’s not the victim. She’s the storm.
The Divorced Heiress Claims Her CrownCaroline Donovan hides her place as the Donovan Group heir and spends three years financing husband Hayden's rise, only to watch him favor Summer even during a dangerous childbirth. At the Nova Project signing, Caroline reveals her identity, cancels his deal, exposes the betrayal, and leaves with their daughter. A later medical crisis forces Hayden, secretly ill himself, to risk his life as the child's matching marrow donor, but it does not erase the marriage Caroline has already ended.Limited Time, infinite PullA forbidden meet-cute at an auto repair leads to a risky arrangement. Now, NASA lead engineer Eliot is posing as Luna's boyfriend, only to be insultingly mistaken for the help. As family tensions rise and secrets simmer, will their fake romance survive Thanksgiving night, or will it crash and burn before it even takes flight?
save my favoriteA popular idol, whose career has halted due to trauma, embarks on a heartwarming adventure in a new city to find someone who can help heal their past wounds.
When Geese Return: The Emperor's Lost MelodyVictoria discovers that her husband, Joseph, is actually the Crown Prince. Fearing she would hold him back, she fakes her death and leaves. Heartbroken, Joseph returns to the palace. Seven years later, Joseph, now the Emperor, spots a little beggar girl on the street, playing Victoria’s favorite tune. And shockingly, she has the same birthmark as Joseph...
The Hidden HeiressAlyssa is the only daughter of the family that owns Grant Group and is in line to take it over. She joins the company as a temporary intern under a false name, dressed badly enough that nobody places her, and starts looking for corruption inside it. The staff look down on her and push her around.
Camila, who bullied Alyssa in high school, has been going around as the Grant daughter. Under that name she mistreats the employees and sets up one scheme after another against Alyssa. Alyssa develops heart trouble, has a miscarriage, and loses her memory.
Robert is pushed out of the CEO post and Lucas takes it. Lucas and Camila get closer, and the relationship gets complicated. The family fights over the inheritance and over who controls the company.
Alyssa gets her memory back. She finds out that Camila tried to kill her. She inherits the company and moves to take control of it. A scandal over illegal scrap steel also breaks, and the fight over it goes to the boardroom.
Love and DeathSurvive the love game where if you don't find love, you'll die, and if you lose, you're killed!
Who Says Cultivation Is Hard?Chloe plans to exploit Levi for quick profit by luring him into her sect, unaware that he is a cultivation prodigy. As they navigate the schemes of rival sects, they eventually reach the fabled Avalon Isle. There, they discover the paradise is actually Levi's home and hides a profound secret.
Reborn Heiress: Beg on Your Knees, Cheater!In her past life, Emma Lawrence lost everything because of her blind obsession with an unfaithful man. On the night of her death, she realized that Daniel, the fiancé she had rejected, was the one who truly loved her. Reborn with a second chance, Emma will no longer allow George to steal her identity and pretend to be the rich young master. She begins her revenge by exposing his lies and tearing down his false façade. In this life, she will not miss her true love again, and she will take back everything.
The Celestial EmperorZhou Huang, a disciple of the Emperor of Heaven, obeyed the order of the Emperor of Heaven and hid his identity in the human world. He had to accumulate and stabilize his divine power to confer titles and slay gods before he could return to heaven to ascend the throne. Unexpectedly, on the way to confer titles and slay gods, there were always people who wanted to replace him, and even cooperated with gods and demons from outside the domain to frame him! !
Mother Above AllThe poor boy worked outside for many years and became successful, so he wanted to bring his mother over to enjoy the good life. Unexpectedly, his good wife severed the mother-son relationship for him and treated his mother coldly! His mother raised him with great difficulty, and he would never let his wife go. After he subdued her fiercely, she knelt on the ground and cried bitterly.
Her War in the WardIsabella Carter faces betrayal at a maternity center when her husband, Steven Harper, cheats with her best friend, Julia Bennett. Driven by jealousy and a ruthless grab for power, their actions lead to Isabella’s heartbreaking miscarriage. Steven schemes to seize control of the Carter Group, but with her father and loyal friend by her side, Isabella fights back, exposing their crimes. Justice prevails as Steven and Julia face the law, and Isabella’s true strength shines through, turning danger into triumph.
Love Knows No AgeShe was once a wealthy wife with unlimited glory, but her marriage broke down due to her husbands infidelity and family conflicts. She lived alone with her daughter, and gradually emerged in her career with her own wisdom and hard work, and met another entrepreneur with the same situation.
The Supreme and UnmatchedIt is said that the Supreme Order can command all heroes in the world, and those who obtain the Supreme Order can overturn the world! My family has guarded the Supreme Order for generations, but was tragically wiped out because of a villains leak. Now I finally have the strength to take revenge, find my family, and return to the top of the world.
Love Beyond Loss: A Mother's FightThe richest man found her long-lost son. Because of the terminal cancer, she had no hair. In order to prevent her son from seeing her ugly appearance, she put on a wig and dressed up beautifully to meet her son.
Endless LoveTwenty years ago, I was suddenly separated from my mother. Now I've finally found my biological mother, and after getting married, she's even asking me to hand over a villa worth tens of millions...
Come Home With MeAfter two years of hard work, the successful career woman returns home to pay respects to her ancestors and buys a large villa for her mother. She plans to take her mother back to the big city for retirement. However, upon opening the door, she finds her elderly mother lying in a filthy pigsty. The food in the bowl is stale and her brother-in-law has been abusing and cursing at her mother.
A Love RecoveredA DNA test places Ethan at the center of the Perry inheritance struggle: he is the son of Logan, who has spent six years in a coma. Rachel and Ethan's reunion with Logan brings an unrecognized family bond into a household already fighting over bloodlines and power.
HeroineShe gave birth in the countryside, her mother-in-law was hoping for a boy. She had already given birth to three daughters and her mother-in-law was extremely dissatisfied with this, even threatening to kick her out if she had another daughter. After giving birth to a fourth daughter, the mother-in-law took the child to the wellside claiming they couldn't afford to raise her and wanted to abandon the child. Her husband loved his wife but was powerless to stop it.
A Love Beyond WordsIn the face of terminal illness, Nathan Carter sacrifices everything for Claire Prestons artistic dreams, while a misunderstanding leads her to an engagement with Brian Evans, a conman. Elaine Brown reveals the truth as Nathan passes, inspiring Claire to found a charity to honor his legacy.