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서진 그룹 회장 서가연은 할아버지가 미래 손녀사위에게 물려주기로 한 10% 주식을 얻지 못하면, 계모 안영란에게 회사 경영권을 빼앗길 위기에 처한다! 급한 대로 데릴사위를 들이려는 서가연. 하지만 데릴사위 후보자 중, 배신자가 있어 모든 후보를 불합격 처리한 뒤, 우연히 시청 앞에서 잘 생겼지만 가난해 보이는 남자 안태규와 혼인신고를 올린다. 그리고 안태규는 그녀 몸 속 곳곳이 퍼진 독을 한눈에 간파하고, 비싼 약재들을 흔한 재료처럼 사용했으며, 매일 새로운 약재 요리로 그녀의 건강을 챙겼다. 서가연은 돈이 없다던 안태규를 누군가 ‘보스’라고 부르는 걸 우연히 듣게 되는데...[STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD]
Betrayed by her cousin and abandoned in a ruined temple, Empress Elena falls into a fateful entanglement with Regent Adrian. For years she believed the emperor was the one who had saved her before, only to uncover his ruthless lies and her real savior, Regent Adrian. Guided by Adrian, she must reclaim her strength and healing gift, rising from a caged pawn to the empire’s most powerful queen and physician.
Shirley, dubbed the 'Jinx,' returns to Kingsford for an arranged marriage to Finn Wilson, the second son of the Wilsons. Finn, once a heroic figure now paralyzed from enemy poisoning, planned to end the engagement until he encountered Shirley, leading to a change of heart.
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진짜 딸 고유경은 고씨 가문으로 돌아간 후, 가족을 위해 모든 걸 바쳤지만 큰오빠의 함정에 빠져 우연히 우림 그룹 대표 부민섭과 초고속으로 결혼하게 된다. 결혼 후, 사랑을 듬뿍 받은 고유경은 부민섭의 사랑으로 가족에게서 받은 상처를 서서히 치유받게 된다. 고씨 가문 사람들은 여전히 양녀를 편애하면서 계속해서 고유경의 등골을 빨아먹는 환상에 잠기다가 양녀의 감춰진 진면모를 발견하고 고유경의 소중함을 깨닫게 되지만 후회하기엔 너무 늦어버려 온 가족이 무릎 꿇고 고유경의 용서를 빈다.STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD
Avant de mourir, le grand-père de Mila Leroux lui impose deux interdits pour le cercueil. De retour au manoir familial, elle fait face aux moqueries et hostilités des proches. Mais l'appât du gain fait naître trahisons et conflits, dévoilant l'avarice et la conscience de chacun.
Ryan, a young man with a common birth, was set up by his love Sheila. His family legacy elixir was taken and he almost lost his life. But having survived the crisis gave him the chance to ascend to the divine realm, and it took him 3,000 years to achieved the stage of immorality. After coming back to the mortal realm, Ryan realized only 3 years had passed down here during the 3,000 years he spent in the divine realm. He returned to home and faced his old enemies one by one. This time, Ryan decided to bravely stand up against them and with the power he gained punish those aristocratic families and sects who trample upon the dignity of common cultivators.
Office drone Zane Chow wakes up in a novel—as a rich second-gen simp—forced by a system to confess to campus belle Yvonne Lynn within seven days or die. He exposes the original male lead Tristan Stark's schemes, takes over his identity, and climbs to the top of the elite Stark family. From underdog to tycoon—turns out being a simp has its perks...
A poor young man is belittled by his wealthy mother-in-law, who demands he pay $10,000 in dowry. But on his wedding day, he does the unexpected and turns the tables with a shocking act of revenge!
Evelyn Carter agreed to a paper marriage with Daniel Scott-until his CEO identity exploded into her life. Now, trapped between the Carter family's schemes and vicious betrayals from those she trusted, Evelyn must navigate a dangerous game where nothing is as it seems. As buried truths explode and enemies close in, a fake marriage becomes the only real weapon. Will fate destroy them-or ignite an unstoppable love?
Verena, undercover as Joanna, returns to find her kidnapped child. In the Stephen household, Ingrid targets Joanna and attempts murder. Isiah supports Verena. In a complex plot, Joanna exposes the Stephens' involvement, saving Zelig from Ingrid's schemes. Verena's true identity is revealed after a series of intense events.
When Elias Rowan was finally found after being lost as a child, he expected a family reunion. Instead, he was replaced. His adoptive brother Jasper Rowan had already taken his place. When Jasper burned down a building, the family framed Elias. He spent ten years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. Now, he's back, and he's not the same boy they abandoned.
After her husband fakes his death to escape a massive debt, Miranda spends five brutal years repaying it, only to discover the cruel truth. But fate grants her a second chance: reborn at the moment of his fake funeral, Miranda now holds the ultimate revenge card: proof he's alive.
Chen Fan, while playing a mobile game, is suddenly transported into the game world - Mu Dynasty. Gaining the favor of Princess Mu Ning, he becomes her personal companion. His first task is to sneak into the bed of the Eldest Princess, Mu Sang, and steal the Military Token. Caught in the act, Chen Fan uses his modern knowledge to solve a political crisis, earning the Princess Sang's trust. Now, he must help these princesses face the looming dangers threatening the dynasty, using his wits to survive in a world of intrigue and power.
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소년 심율은 부모한테 버림받은 어린 송설희를 집에 데려와서 친동생처럼 애지중지 키웠다. 어느덧 성인이 된 송설희는 오빠에 대한 의존을 사랑이라고 착각하게 된다. 이걸 알게 된 심씨 가족들은 그녀를 해외로 보낸다. 몇 년 후, 귀국한 송설희는 어려움에 처한 가문을 구하기 위해, 연성의 군벌 2세 하정주의 비밀 애인이 된다. 하지만 오래 전부터 그녀를 짝사랑하고 있었던 하정주는 자신의 진심을 다 보여줬고, 드디어 그녀의 마음을 얻게 된다. 송설희 역시 그를 통해 진정한 사랑의 의미를 알게 된다. [STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD]
Stella Santoro, la figlia più ricca e l'attore Ivan Zanetti si innamorano, e Stella nasconde l'identità. Ivan è andato all'estero per girare il film, i due hanno raggiunto un accordo per aspettare fino a quando Ivan è tornato al paese per sposarsi. Nei tre anni Stella ha cominciato ad aiutare Ivan e l'intero delle risorse. Quando Ivan torna, Stella indossa un abito da sposa da solo, ma è stato tradito da Ivan, e poi Stella inizia del contrattacco dopo l'abuso della scoria.
To save her imprisoned brother, orphaned Serena is forced to marry the infamous libertine, young master Vincent of the Owens family, in place of her unrelated sister. On the day of their wedding, Vincent is surprised to discover that Serena is his long-lost first love! However, she seemed not to recognize him. With secrets held close, they cautiously reignite this intricately entangled love affair...
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4년 전, 안해원은 대하국 갑부인 안씨 가문의 양부모님 곁을 떠나, 해성시 갑부인 친부모한테 돌아가 낳아준 은혜를 갚으려 했지만, 친부모와 형제는 양녀인 용시아만 아꼈다. 결국 안해원은 용시아의 모함으로 3년의 옥살이를 치렀고 그 시간은 친부모의 은혜에 대한 보답이라고 생각하고 모든 과거를 잊기로 결심했다. 출소 후, 용성훈에게 끌려가 용시아의 생일 연회에 참석하지만 모욕만 당한다. 그때, 양부모님과 양오빠가 나타나 안해원을 데려갔지만 아무것도 모르는 그녀의 친가족들은 안해원이 다시 돌아올 것이라 착각한다.STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD
Lívia Santos quebrou a perna tentando salvar Caio Oliveira, mas foi mal interpretada e sofreu humilhações sem fim. Com a ajuda de Fábio Torres, ela inicia uma vingança implacável. No fim, Caio percebe seus erros… mas já é tarde demais. Lívia e Fábio ficam juntos, enquanto Caio envelhece sozinho, consumido pelo arrependimento.
Mia, after suffering at the hands of a cruel couple, tragically took her own life. Traveling back in time to five years before her demise, she seeks revenge on Knox and Tanya, the ones responsible for her pain. While protecting Gavin, she uncovers a darker force manipulating events behind the scenes. Determined to expose the truth, Mia fights to rewrite her fate and find her true happiness.
Léa sauve Enzo, milliardaire blessé. Leur idylle donne naissance à Jade. Forcé de fuir, Enzo promet de revenir. Capturée par son père, Léa est mariée à Mathis, un homme violent. Huit ans plus tard, Mathis vole les designs de Jade pour Nathan. Enzo reconnaît leurs symboles d'amour dans les projets. L'ADN révèle que Jade n'est pas sa fille. Camille et Zoé, impostrices, sont démasquées. Enzo sauve Léa et Jade, règle les comptes avec leur beau-père, et ramène la famille à Hauterive.
Being the sole heiress of a business conglomerate, 21-year-old Audrey receives the shock of her life when her dad orders her to be married within a year. He forces her to attend a party with a list of all the potential suitors that are up to his standards. But as Audrey plans her escape from the party, she falls into the hands of the Vanderbilt brothers. Caspian, the older brother, is a hot and sexy womanizer with a heart of gold. Killian, the younger brother, is a cold and tortured soul, with eyes as blue as the ocean. Audrey, Caspian, and Killian start off as friends, but one surprise trip to Bermuda later, Audrey finds herself stuck in a love triangle with the two brothers. Will she choose one of them to marry, or will she let go of her senses and be lost in the devil’s triangle?
Élodie, issue d'une famille prestigieuse, entretenait une relation secrète avec Simon, héritier d'un empire scientifique. Après la ruine de sa famille, Élodie accepte des fiançailles humiliantes avec le playboy Henri. Jusqu'au retour de Simon, plus déterminé que jamais : "Tu m'appartiens."
Charles Yates plans to propose to his girlfriend, Yvonne Walker, revealing his true identity at the ceremony where he inherits DracoX Group from his father. However, he discovers she’s been involved with William Ford and looked down on him all along. Heartbroken, Charles learns of Yvonne’s materialism and deceit. Eventually, he finds happiness with Monica.
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어렸을 때, 낙앙은 한번 보면 만년에 한번 볼 법한 아름다운 소년을 만나게 되어 그를 위해 모든 것을 버리고, 오로지 사랑을 위해 홀로 초나라로 왔다. 서로 사랑하던 두 사람이지만 초나라의 황위 다툼으로 인해, 용경잠은 낙앙이 자신을 배신하고 자신의 원수에게 시집갔다고 오해하고 단칼에 그 남자를 찔러 죽인다. 용경잠은 복수를 하고 돌아와 초나라 황제가 되었지만, 낙앙은 그에 의해 냉궁에 갇혀서 온갖 시달림을 당했고, 용경잠은 다른 여인의 병을 치료하기 위해 그녀의 살을 도려내고, 그녀의 아이를 죽여서 약으로 삼았다. STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD
Lune Chénier, princesse maudite, obsédée par le pouvoir et Célien Nouvel (Grand Astrologue ascétique), défie les prédictions annonçant la chute de la Dynastie Solane. Dans un duel entre désir et devoir, ils s'affrontent au cœur des intrigues de cour, où leur passion destructrice menace l'empire.
Lawrence, a talented disciple of the Mystic Order, is asked by his master to make an immense sacrifice: his eyesight, to break a life-threatening curse on three young girls from powerful families. In gratitude, the families promise their granddaughters to him in marriage when they come of age.
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운나라의 황후 심청리는 임신과 출산 이후 살이 쪘다는 이유로 황제 이종근의 미움을 사게 된다. 심청리의 친아들마저 최 귀비의 부추김을 받아 그녀를 증오하게 된다. 교활한 최 귀비는 황후가 되기 위해 기우 대전에서 심청리의 예복이 찢어지게 손을 써서 그녀의 체면을 깎아버린 후, 그녀를 목 졸라 죽였다. 최 귀비가 자신의 계획이 성공했다고 우쭐해하고 있을 때, 현대의 한 의대 졸업생이 타임슬립 하여 심청리의 몸에 빙의되어 그녀를 위해 정의를 되찾겠다고 맹세한다. 적나라와의 대결에서 심청리는 현대 첨단 기술 제품을 이용해 적나라 왕자와 운나라 간신의 코를 납작하게 만들고, 만인이 존경하는 현명한 황후로 거듭난다. [STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD]
Dans le royaume du Dacian, Quent Simon, autrefois un bon à rien, devient l'héritier de l'âme du Dieu des Arts Martiaux. Malgré les moqueries, il impressionne par son talent, défend son père et vainc ses ennemis, découvrant finalement la vérité sur son remplacement.
Ailing Helen sacrifices everything to tend to billionaire Leo in the wake of his accident, only to be met with the fury of his vindictive ex, Jessica, who weaves an intricate web of deception. As Leo has woefully misplaced his trust, Helen's life is also ticking away. Will Leo awaken to the reality before it’s too late?
Kobe, the ruler of the Hall of Fighters of Kivaberg, returned to a normal life after his people died in a fight. Unexpectedly, he fell in love with Kenna. He helped her, and found some secrets of the past. George, who once worked for him, took him as an enemy. George announced Kobe’s death, and became the ruler. He even had Kobe’s friend killed. Kobe was enraged and decided to take revenge. However, there was still something unknown.
Thara and his mentally challenged wife were separated for five years due to Paeng's interference. After five years, she regained her memories and her identity as Wanwaan. When they reunited, they faced many obstacles but ultimately cleared up their misunderstandings and reconciled.
Há sete anos, Clara salva Henrique ferido gravemente - quem sabe que ele é o governador intergaláctico com poderes. Ela fica grávida, mas Henrique parte com o filho Leo para não a pressionar. Clara, ignarante de sua verdade, espera anos pela reunião. Hoje, sua vida cai em crise: pai casou-se com uma mulher pragmática, e a família Costa decide casá-la forçadamente com o violento Lúcio por dinheiro. No momento crítico, o filho de sete anos, Leo, retorna à Terra para encontrar a mãe...
Laila made Phurit believe that his fiancee Diana was responsible for Risa's death and unleashed her wrath on Diana out of jealousy, subjecting her to relentless torment. Diana revealed the truth with Tula's help, and Phurit did everything he could to get back together with her. Finally, they overcame every obstacle and reunited.
In the brutal winter, Shane Moore, a dedicated construction foreman, risks everything for his workers’ future, only to be betrayed by those he trusted. When tragedy strikes at home, Shane is forced to confront his darkest hour. Refusing to be broken, he chooses to sever ties with the past and rebuild his life, stepping into a future defined by his own strength. Will he rise from betrayal, or will the cold consume him?
Liana muak akan cinta, tapi demi membalas budi, ia terpaksa nikah kontrak dengan Zalin. Tinggal setahun lagi sebelum bebas. Namun, takdir justru mempertemukannya kembali Johan yang pernah terlibat dengannya sebelum nikah.
To avenge his father, Nathan had Ariana institutionalized and jailed her father. Two years later, after an unexpected night together, Ariana fled. Nathan searched for her tirelessly as Sophia impersonated her. To protect her family and unborn child, Ariana endured Nathan's torment until the truth finally reunited them in love.
Three years ago, Ezra Moore, the Marshal of Dragondale, was attacked seriously. Her three senior brothers have been trying to find her. Ezra was rescued by James Brown but lost her memory, but James turned out to be a scumbag. At James's graduation party, the three senior brothers found their junior sister, and Ezra also recovered her memory. But in order to find out the mastermind, Ezra chose to continue to hide her identity. Who is the mastermind? What is his purpose?
It's hard to imagine the despair and heartbreak of being pushed down the stairs to your death by your own sister. Cordelia closed her eyes and her strong will brought her back to life for another chance. Her heart is still in the right place when it comes to healing and saving lives, but now she's decided to give her heart to someone who truly deserves it. To her surprise, that person turns out to be the Marshal, someone she never expected to connect with...
Zwei Jahre nach dem Tod ihres Ziehbruders, dessen Herz Leon Bergmann erhielt, taucht Clara Winter aus Sehnsucht an seiner Seite auf. Anfangs misstrauisch und spielerisch skeptisch, beginnt Leon zu zweifeln, als Clara ihn kompromisslos beschützt. Schließlich weiß jeder: Leon hat eine anhängliche Freundin, die er über alles verwöhnt.
Once a failure in career and love, Nicholas unexpectedly inherits a massive national fortune. Underrated by everyone, he harnesses his skills to fight back, find true love, and rise to the pinnacle of success.
Fabien Tardy, revenu en 3025 à l'âge de 8 ans, devient "Adam" et domine les combats virtuels. Après avoir écrasé l'IA championne, il bat Yann Hoshino, sauve son père du monde souterrain, et restaure la gloire du dojo familial et de Drakonia.
Mandy has been suffering from domestic violence, but she never tells anyone, not even her son, Frank until Tony, the new student in Frank's class, accidentally breaks into the bathroom and sees Mandy’s bruises, and he offers her help. Mandy didn't expect she'd break free from her suffering with the help of her son's classmate.
Julia Hall, a club worker, meets Skyler Liew, a wealthy heir, and they have a passionate encounter. Later, she finds herself pregnant. Her stepmother and brother pressure her to abort the baby and even try to sell her. Just as despair sets in, Skyler rescues her, but can their future together survive the challenges ahead?
A powerful heir conceals his true identity to marry into a family as part of his revenge plan. He bides his time in patience while enduring constant humiliation from his in-laws. When his identity is finally revealed, the entire city is thrown into chaos as this formidable figure prepares to carry out his raging vengeance.
Il y a douze ans, Xena Sorel, orpheline, a été recueillie par Hugo Savin. Froid, dur et sans pitié, il la plaçait pourtant toujours en premier : "Xena avant tout." Turbulente, indomptable, elle faisait peur. Lui, fier : "Ma rose… c'est moi qui l’ai élevée."
Luna Nacca e Stefano Moretti sono innamorati per dieci anni, ma all'improvviso, lei scopre di essere l'amante. Quel legame di dieci anni è solo inganno e scherzo da parte di Stefano. Per vendicarsi, Luna Nacca usa suo figlio Cristino Moretti come arma di vendetta; successivamente, si allea con Nina Bianchi, la moglie di Stefano, e lancia una vendetta spettacolare contro di lui.
Office drone Zane Chow wakes up in a novel—as a rich second-gen simp—forced by a system to confess to campus belle Yvonne Lynn within seven days or die. He exposes the original male lead Tristan Stark's schemes, takes over his identity, and climbs to the top of the elite Stark family. From underdog to tycoon—turns out being a simp has its perks...
Callan, the head of the Patton family, has been abusing his wife, the charismatic Reva, leaving her heartbroken. A fierce battle ensues between his seductive mistress and his lawfully wedded wife. What exactly is Callan plotting?
Laurent Vallois, technicien en informatique ordinaire, cachait une identité insoupçonnée : directeur de Institut Tech Grande-Rivière. Son fils Fabien, éprouvait de l'embarras face au métier de réparateur de son père. Lorsque l'Institut subit une attaque informatique massive et que Fabien en fut expulsé, l'identité de Laurent Vallois fut révélée...
A successful entrepreneur suddenly encountered a crisis and was falsely accused by a girl he had helped before, facing the risk of ruin and imprisonment. The truth emerged through the relentless efforts of the lawyer defending him, which mended the relationship with his daughter and also led to his introspection.
Lambert Garcia, patriarche des Garcia, fut drogué il y a 3 ans et passa une nuit avec Yvette Simon, une stagiaire. Lorsqu’ils se revoient, elle est fiancée à son petit-neveu Yann Garcia. Trahie par ce dernier, sa vision du monde s’effondre à nouveau.
Payap and Kwanta had been a couple by contract for 5 years. All of a sudden, Payap said he wanted to end their relationship when Kwanta was diagnosed with heart failure and was told that she only had 3 months left. Hence, she decided to leave Payap. What she didn't know was that it was just the begin of her tortured love.
Vivian was supposed to marry her childhood sweetheart, Ethan. But he got fooled into thinking her dad killed his parents and sent her to prison. Four years later, she's out, her mom is missing, and the only person who’s willing to help is Julian, a guy who had a thing for her. They make a deal, but falling for him was never part of the plan...
Mutida loved Chatcaiwi for 16 years but was just a "blood bank" for his first love. To be with Chalinee, Chatcaiwi would even sacrifice Mutida's family. When the cancer diagnosis gave her a reality check, heartbroken, she stopped loving Chatcaiwi. In her final moments, Mutida realized she had loved the wrong guy all those years.
Rachel's biggest regret is having a one-night affair with Hunter she's loved for eight years and making him pay for it. From then on, Hunter becomes obsessed with her at night, but a stranger by day. When he decides to marry someone else, she thinks they'll part ways, but he takes her home instead. Is she a toy he can discard at will, or an apple he can't resist taking a bite of?
The Campbells chased Penn out of the family when he was young. After 15 years, he called off his wedding in anger because he was asked for an exorbitant bride price. After awakening the power of the dragon jade pendant, he got back at those who insulted and humiliated him, reuniting with his betrothed Tilly at last.
Após ser diagnosticada com câncer, Sheila decide se divorciar do marido que não a ama. Ian, herdeiro da família Gomes, descobre, ao conhecê-la por acaso, que Sheila é mesma garotinha que ele conheceu na infância. A partir daí, ele começa a persegui-la intensamente, até que os dois finalmente ficam juntos.
Manop, a poor young man, time-travels to 2000 with his memories intact. On his way to correct his previous mistakes, he falls in love and discovers a rare antique fan that allows him to focus on the stock market, where he amasses $80 billion in three months, transforming his destiny.
Als Ellie Blair die geniale Forscherin Selena Meyer vom Rettungszentrum abholen soll, kracht sie direkt in ihr hinein – wortwörtlich. Ein zerstörtes Geschenk, ein hitziger Streit und ein schwerer Verdacht folgen. Doch was, wenn die Wahrheit ganz anders ist, als Ellie glaubt?
A wealthy girl, to repay the man who saved her life, disguised as a waitress and married him. Faced with humiliation, she suffered in silence until he cheated on her, leading to a divorce. Later, she discovered the true savior was his younger brother. Seeking revenge and emotional freedom, she began to repay him.
Há um ano, Luna Ferreira namorou com Diego Fontes, que escondeu ter uma noiva. A noiva Camila Tavares soube e se vingou de Luna, destruindo sua família. Orientada por Yasmin Costa, Luna resolveu se aproximar de Arthur Lopes (rico de Nortea) para vingar-se da família Tavares. Com ajuda de Arthur, ela derrubou a família Tavares e vingou seus pais; após dificuldades, os dois ficaram juntos.
Philippe Bastien is the heir to one of the wealthiest conglomerates owned by Émile Bastien in Paris. He is used to having the world at his feet and people at his beck and call. Unknown to him, the source of his family's wealth is deeply tied to a society and to a clause that guides its members. It’s stated that as the heir, Philippe would have to marry one of the daughters of his father's business partners and fellow society members, in order to renew their partnership and in turn, preserve their wealth. Ava Dubois, the only daughter of an equally wealthy French businessman, Martin Dubois has always hated the life she was born into. The dislike for excesses, party lifestyle, and intrusion from the paparazzi has made her become a low-key person. She avoids anything that would bring her back to the spotlight so imagine her surprise when she's summoned to fulfill the marriage contract. Ava is irritated by Philippe's image and rich playboy persona but is obligated to marry him to please her father. When Philippe, who never goes for plain-looking ladies, meets Ava, he is taken aback by her simple appearance and wonders how she could be from such a family. Their personalities clash and it becomes clear that their marriage would be anything but rosy except they find a way out or magically fall in love with each other...
La protagonista, disperata, cerca la morte ma fallisce sempre. Per caso attiva un sistema che la trasforma in una ragazza che combatte contro i cattivi (uomini e donne), trasformando la sua vita in una storia di successo. Quando sta per arrendersi, scopre che in realtà non voleva morire, ma sfuggire al destino. Alla fine, cambia il suo futuro.
Fifteen years ago, Gwen traded her land with her brother. When the house's up for demolition, he frames her for greed and begins to splurge even before the compensation arrives. But the truth at the demolition meeting shatters his illusion. His ingratitude is punished, while Gwen's kindness is rewarded.
Camille découvre l'adultère de son père avec la fille de la nounou. Sa mère, en collusion avec lui, la bat. Puis, la fille de la nounou la pousse en bas des escaliers, et sa mère feint de ne rien voir. Fragile et désespérée, Camille décide de prendre une revanche impitoyable.
Simon, the mysterious leader of the Stones, returns to his hometown and reconnects with Nora, his wedded wife by contract. Hiding his true identity, he helps her deal with many challenges. What starts as a pact blossoms into love, leading to a heartfelt and happy ending.
Seven years ago, Serena Wells was just a girl trying to survive. One night. One mistake. One child. Now, she returns—not to fall in love, but to protect what she has. But when a man steps back into her life, the winter she built around her heart begins to thaw. In his presence, she learns again how to soften into love. Not a love story. But a story of becoming. Of thawing. Of spring.
Emmaline Castro, the renowned COO and backbone of the Castro enterprises, one of the largest pharmaceutical conglomerates in America. Ruthless in her approach to business and unrelenting in her pursuit for success, Emmeline hits an unanticipated upturn in her career aspirations when her sickly father, Gerard Castro, informs her that he intends to name her irresponsible and nonchalant brother JONAS, as Heir to Castro Enterprises. Emmaline is livid at the absurd proclamation, but her father is resolute and his decision is set in stone. Desperate to change his mind, Emmeline informs her father that she will land the Anderson account, a billion-dollar partnership that will not just boost the company's net worth, but also, its reputation.In a stroke of fortune, Emmaline manages to land a meeting with the anonymous benefactor behind the Anderson account, Mr. X. But it turns out to be no stroke of luck. The meeting was orchestrated by Mr. X himself after he read her proposal. Upon their meeting, Emmaline realizes that Mr. X is a man she humiliated years ago for being poor and wretched. Will Emmaline swallow her pride and consent? Will she be able to beat her devilishly deceptive and cunning brother to the prize? Will she be able to deny the romantic connection forging between her and Mr. X?
Una tragedia la lascia incinta del presidente del Gruppo Landi. Appena nato, il figlio viene rapito dal padre. Per trovarlo, diventa pulitrice nella ditta: incontrà subito suo figlio e fu scelta dalla suocera come futura nuora. Da allora, la sua vita prende il volo fino all'apice!
She was once cherished by fate, with wealth, a loving husband, and a blissful life. He was a young billionaire with endless wealth and a devoted wife. But overnight, she was framed and imprisoned by the one she loved. Five years later, pregnant with his child, can they ever go back to the past?
Juliana Yáñez perdió a todos los miembros de su familia en una noche por una esgrima, y por suerte fue rescatada por un hombre con grandes dotes para las artes marciales y se convirtió en su discípula. Años más tarde, había aprendido el más alto nivel de artes marciales y, por ello, ¡quiso regresar a su antiguo hogar para encontrar al asesino y vengar la muerte de su familia! Al mismo tiempo, de repente se dio cuenta de que el Token que le dio su maestro pareció tener un estatus muy poderoso...
Kane, the leader of Black Dragon, lost his memory and married into the cruel Kleins. Only his wife’s sister, Willow, showed him kindness when he was abused. The Kleins schemed to marry Willow to Jetto Corp’s heir. As they faced destruction, Kane regained his memory, ready to take revenge and make them pay for their cruelty.
Victoria terima wasiat bapa Arthur: waris Kumpulan Ann hanya selepas dewasa dan lahirkan anak. Dengan perancangan sahabat karib Lily, dia tersalah anggap Leonardo sebagai gigolo dalam satu malam di Hotel Mansion. Lima tahun kemudian, Victoria kembali ke Bandar Tasik bersama lima cahaya matanya untuk tuntut semula syarikat pusakanya. Di majlis sambutan ulang tahun Kumpulan Ann ke-50 di Hotel Hilton, dia akhirnya bertemu semula dengan Leonardo - kini merupakan Presiden Pengarah hebat Kumpulan Loke
Heiress to America’s most powerful family and a legend of commerce who has shaped major financial conglomerates worldwide, Lillian Carter disguises as a janitor in Manhattan’s preeminent Dawson Group, scorned by her husband and mother-in-law. After the divorce, Lillian reclaims her queenly aura. Strong-willed and unafraid of power or challenge, she is favored by God and a rose with thorns. The stark contrast after her divorce leaves her ex-husband reeling and sparks the curiosity of the Dawson Group’s CEO, Charles Dawson, who remains unaware of her true identity.
José Silva se ocultaba como mecánico, pero era director del Instituto de Sinara. La tienda lo echó, pero el Instituto lo llamó de vuelta. Lo rehusó para ver la final de ciberseguridad de su hijo Mario, a quien guió en secreto contra una IA cuántica. Luego Mario, traicionado, cayó y culpó a José. Al final, José reveló su cargo, venció a Schmidt y protegió la red. Mario lo entendió y tomó su lugar.
Clara Galli, un'esperta di crisi di prim'ordine, torna in patria per ritirarsi e incontra inaspettatamente Sandro Rossi, CEO del Gruppo Rossi, che la ama segretamente da dieci anni. Dopo un incidente con i paparazzi, i due entrano in un matrimonio fittizio per ragioni d'affari, ma i sentimenti si fanno reali. Il loro amore riuscirà a sopravvivere alle conseguenze di un'unione simulata?
After Suthisa divorces Naphat, Naphat no longer conceals his true capabilities and flaunts his power. Through numerous challenges, Suthisa and Naphat reconcile. Using his power and wisdom, Naphat intensively investigates his foster family's decline and ultimately eliminates those who harmed them.
Deux ans après leur rencontre, elle est mariée, lui non. Par contrat, Claire a épousé Victor pour échapper à sa famille. Indifférente à son amour pour sa demi-sœur, elle aspire à la liberté. La réapparition d'Adrien, un amour passé obstiné, bouleverse tout. Il la poursuit sans relâche, la poussant à accepter ses propres sentiments.
Penny loved Chad while he was secretly dating Nina, who framed Penny for his grandfather's murder and targeted her family, causing Penny to lose her family. Misled, Chad tormented her. Later, Penny learned she was the Vales’ heiress. She fought back with their help and Denny’s, and justice was served.
Khi cơn lốc xoáy ập đến, William đưa ra một quyết định - cứu người yêu cũ và con của cô ấy, bỏ lại con gái ruột mình là Fiona và cô bé đã không qua khỏi. Rachel suy sụp trong đau thương, bị đè nặng bởi một sự thật mà cô không đủ can đảm để nói ra. Khi tang lễ của Fiona đến gần, liệu William có nhận ra sự thật này trước khi quá muộn để sửa chữa lỗi lầm?
Sophie Lemoine gâte son fils Luc qui a une maladie cardiaque. Un jour, Luc sème des clous sur la route, provoquant un accident qui bloque le transport d'un cœur... le sien. En retardant le chauffeur, Sophie cause la mort de son fils. Trop tard, elle comprend.
Alice brought lunch to Edward but saw him with Marice, sparking mistrust. Influenced by Marice, Alice sought a divorce, while Edward suspected her of an affair. After the divorce, Edward worked to win her back, and they reconciled, gaining a deeper understanding of each other.
Eliana bekerja sambilan di sebuah bar, tapi tak sangka terserempak dengan Zharif yang dibubuh ubat. Kedua-duanya meniduri satu malam. Zharif salah faham bahawa Elina adalah seorang pelacur, dan pergi selepas meninggalkan wang itu. Eliana salah faham bahawa Zhafir adalah samseng, dan membenci lelaki yang rosakkan kesuciannya. Tapi kanak-kanak itu tak bersalah, jadi Elina melahirkan anak itu. Sehingga mereka bertemu semula, mereka tak mengenali antara satu sama lain. Dengan bantuan Mushib...
Suri, an adopted daughter, and Jasper, a junk collector, were both looked down upon. Everyone thought they’d be a miserable couple. But Suri not only fell for Jasper but also used her modern ideas to boost his career. With their joint efforts, their business is thriving, and their lives are getting better.
Dua puluh tahun lalu, Warda dan Syazwi terikat dalam perjanjian perkahwinan takdir. Jika tidak dilaksanakan, salah seorang akan binasa, dan yang lain kehilangan segalanya. Bila Warda kembali untuk menunaikan janji, Syazwi menganggapnya penipu. Dia memaksa Syazwi ke pejabat perkahwinan, lalu muncul adik tiri jahat, Farzanah, yang cemburu dan berazam untuk memisahkan mereka.
Princess Lexi woke up in the modern world as a starving girl who had been swapped at birth, unloved, and left to die. Furious, she left behind the man who had never cared for her and made the town's biggest loser her new dad. She was ready to turn trash into treasure.
Yara, une fille ordinaire, sauve Henri, un souverain alien, et tombe enceinte de leur fils Léo. Après sa victoire, Henri revient sur Terre mais ne trouve que Léo et l'emmène. Sept ans plus tard, prisonnière d’une marâtre, doit épouser un tyran. Léo revient avec des super-pouvoirs, la libère et réunit la famille...
To save her grandmother, country girl Caroline Logan journeys to Sea Town. On the way, she rescues and tends to Howard Lewis, a powerful but injured gang boss. Grateful and captivated, he becomes her most devoted protector upon their arrival, launching a whirlwind and overbearing courtship.
Pada usia 6 tahun, Vivian Lim secara tidak sengaja dilahirkan semula ke tahun 1990, kembali ke kampungnya ketika dia berusia enam tahun. Dia mendapati dirinya bukan sahaja membawa ingatan daripada kehidupan lampau, malah turut terikat dengan sebuah “Sistem Ganjaran” misteri, yang membolehkannya mengubah takdir dengan menyelesaikan misi.
After Reina finds out her boyfriend cheated on her with her adopted sister, she hooks up with the first guy she meets — Grey, her ex’s wealthy uncle. To get revenge, she proposes a fake relationship with Grey, but their fiery chemistry soon makes things complicated.
Ismée Morel, l'héritière méconnue d'un empire pharmaceutique, est la cible de complots familiaux. Célian Durand, le "Roi du Poing de Chinatown" caché, devient son garde du corps. Alors qu'il la protège avec dévouement, une passion naît entre eux. Ensemble, ils démantèlent les réseaux criminels de sa famille, font éclater la vérité et trouvent justice.
Setelah satu malam yang tidak tersangka, Wendy tahu dirinya hamil anak kembar. Namun keluarganya justru menyiksanya, mengambil uang darinya, bahkan menjualnya demi uang mahar. Di saat paling gelap, pria dari malam itu datang menyelamatkannya..
O Paulo Silva teve um pesadelo, no qual foi perseguido pelo Rei das Cobras. Uma velha estranha lhe avisou pra só explodir o canteiro de obras três dias depois, dando tempo pra as cobras se mudarem. Ao acordar, tudo o que sonhara começou a se cumprir. Muitos acontecimentos mais estranhos se seguiram…
One night. One mistake. Mia never expected to wake up next to her cold, by-the-book university professor, let alone end up pregnant. Just when she's on the verge of breaking down, Professor Carter stuns her with a proposal. Next thing she knows, they're living under one roof as husband and wife.
蘇欣凌はセクハラを避けるため、自分が有名企業の御曹司・顧少霖の恋人だと嘘をつく。それを聞いた顧少霖は、彼女が成り上がりを図っていると誤解し、軽蔑する。その後、蘇欣凌の会社はイベントで顧少霖を呼ぶよう命じられる。蘇欣凌は偶然出会った顧少霖を「雇った役者」と勘違いし、さらに誤解が深まる。呼べなかったことで上司に罵倒された蘇欣凌は酒に溺れ、顧少霖に真相を打ち明ける。酔った勢いで二人は一夜を共にし、目覚めた蘇欣凌は彼の正体を知り姿を消す。5年後、天才ベイビー・蘇洛洛を連れて帰国した蘇欣凌。幾多の試練を乗り越え、紆余曲折を経て、二人はついに祝福に包まれながら結ばれた。しかし、再度妊娠した蘇欣凌は、出産後の記憶喪失で再び失踪。5年後、顧少霖が探し当て新たなドラマが幕開け。
Sheryl Linton, a deadly assassin in the underworld, finds out she has a family and three doting brothers. To avoid scaring them off, she acts totally sweet at home. But Yosef Johnson discovers her secret, and things start to get complicated, and maybe a little romantic.
前世、林千霧は全てを捧げて父と兄の成功を支えたのに、最期は肉親の手で殺された。 目覚めれば――離婚の際の親権選択日に再生していた。 同じく再生した妹は、父と兄が将来大成功すると知っており、先に貧乏な父を選択。 しかし林千霧は、財閥に再嫁した母を選ぶことを決意する。 この人生では、恩知らずを助けたりしない。 母の新しい家族である海運王の家で、三人の義兄を味方につけ、家族から溺愛される人生を手に入れる! 一方、逆転を待ち続ける妹は知らない。前世の「幸運」が全て姉の支えだったことを。 そして今世では、妹と父兄の一家は、財閥の手で地獄の苦しみを味わうことになる――!
Sa araw ng engagement ni Nora Lynn, sinet-up siya ng kapatid niyang babae at naka-one night stand niya si Chris Bryan. Dahil dito, hiniwalayan siya ni Chuck Harris, at itinuring siyang kahihiyan ng Lynn Family. Matapos ang limang taon, bumalik si Nora na may quadruplets, at muling nagtagpo ang landas nila ni Chris Bryan.
Vivian, a retired Mahjong legend who swore off gambling, is forced back when her son loses everything to the casino Sky Palace. Facing her senior Derek, she engages in a final high-stakes duel, exposing his crimes and proving the truth that those who gamble for a long time will surely lose.
Yates Nelson, weary of celestial battles, retreated to the Mortal Realm. A Queen's sudden appearance in his bed led to a mysterious connection. A decade later, she returned with a girl, his alleged daughter. Yates, now a mortal, unravels confronts across realms, stirring chaos in his quest for truth.
Claire, a rich heiress, picks Nathan at a club to bear a baby and reclaim her mom’s firm without knowing that he’s River City’s billionaire, who suffers from amnesia and once loved her deeply. As he regains his memory, they grow close. With his hidden love and help, they win back the company and welcome triplets.
Lexi mistook Gavin's visit for a foreskin check instead of a kidney consult. To cover her mistake, she agreed to pose as his girlfriend. But Gavin's mom liked Lexi so much, she gave them three days to marry, threatening to refuse breast cancer treatment if they didn't.
Heiress Sara Lane is suffering from poison when a mysterious beggar, Mark Luvane, steps in with a miraculous cure. Though everyone doubts his skills, he turns out to be the legendary War God and Healer Sage—and Sara is his reincarnated true love. Eventually, Mark silences the doubters, defeats his enemies, and wins Sara's heart.
Minn Corp CEO Yo Minn witnessed firsthand the severe bullying that left her twin sister Laura Minn to her miserable fate on the school hill. Determined to take action for her sister, Yo Minn decides to wear Laura's school uniform and launch a brilliant counterattack! During her time assuming her sister's identity, she not only meticulously plans to punish the bullies who harmed Laura but also helps her sister achieve her dream of becoming the final apprentice of world-renowned designer Renee Tai. "I promise you, I will definitely help you. Don't be afraid, my little sister..."
During the freezing doomsday, Sean was tragically left in the snow by his crush to die when unexpectedly, he time-traveled to three days before the end of the world. Determined not to be a simp again, he used the Treasure Bowl to store tons of supplies and create a refuge base, dominating the doomsday and getting true love.
Ethan Reed seeks help from the legendary chef to cure his eating disorder. Meanwhile, Lucy, a young apprentice chef, descends the mountain with a family heirloom and a rare medicinal pill. By chance, she saves a wealthy lady, who then takes her in. As Lucy strives to complete her mission, unexpected twists and challenges arise.
After years of blindness, Irene Sandford unexpectedly regains her sight. Excited, she rushes to share the news with her husband, only to be shocked by the sight of him and the maid getting intimate in the living room. It turns out they've been carrying on their affair right under her nose for quite some time.
Mia is forced to marry Chris, a wealthy man known for his scars and bad reputation. She's harassed by his charming cousin Leo, but stays loyal to Chris. Over time, she sees Chris' kindness—but just as things settle, Mia uncovers a dark secret he's been hiding.
"I'll protect you until you marry," vows Erik, the mysterious guardian of the rebellious heiress, Lilah. "If not you, anyone will do," she snaps, believing his care is mere duty until she sees his wedding gift—a subtropical island touched by snow, each flake whispering his forbidden love.
Perhaps the thing Eliza regretted the most was selling her virginity to Eric, only to end up becoming his maid by a twist of fate. From that moment, fate took an irreversible turn. One night of passion left him craving more, and with such close proximity, their bond deepened.
Poor Lilah Hall lands a summer job interview… and a wild night with Erik Ward, heir to a billion-dollar empire! The explosive consequence? Pregnancy. He brands her a gold-digger, plotting to take the baby and ditch her. But trapped together, her innocence gradually melts his heart, and love sparks.
In order to embezzle the inheritance, Summers family imprisoned Eva in their house. Eva set up a trap on purpose so Cain could take her away. Cain was prepared to serve as Eva's instrument of retaliation. And over time, Eva developed feelings for Cain. At last, Eva exacted revenge on the whole Summers family!
Five years ago, on a full moon night, Erica Stone drunkenly stumbled into the wrong room and had a one-night stand with Rashad Hester. She gave birth to a son, Reilly, who later began showing strange symptoms. Labeled a monster and locked away, Reilly was rescued—by none other than his father, Rashad, a secret werewolf.
Alex Lopez, biological son of the Lopez family, yet raised in an orphanage. Four years ago, he was recognized by his family, but his place had already been taken by Ben Lopez, the adopted son who has usurped his position. His parents and three sisters all prefer Ben, this hypocrite. Neglected, Alex decides to cut ties. Accidentally time-travels to high school, starts a business. However, at this point, his sisters finally learn the truth and feel regret...
Aria, a divorce lawyer, is betrayed by her husband Leon and Bianca, who also covets her property. When client George hires her to investigate Bianca's affair, complex entanglements arise between them. George sets traps to counterattack, and Aria discovers his obsession stems from a childhood bond. Finally breaking free from marriage, she chooses to face the future with George, exploring human redemption under betrayal and self-reconstruction.
After losing her family and being kicked out of the James Family, Bella James finds herself with nowhere to turn and ends up living in Master Miles' home. To her surprise, four years later, she becomes the apple of his eye and his beloved treasure. After countless misadventures, Master Miles only has one thing to say, "As long as Bella is happy."
After losing his job at thirty, Tim Johnson starts selling fried rice on the street with his wife's support. A mysterious system boosts his cooking skills, making him a local hit. When rivals try to get him shut down, Tim proves his innocence and rises from street vendor to cooking champion, turning his life around.
Rosa, a lowly maid in a mafia family, suffers constant mistreatment—especially from Max, the heir, who always punishes her for no reason. Everything changes when Rosa learns she's the heiress of a rival gang, and Max is the one who killed her mother. She returns home, ready for revenge.
Evelyn's mistake? Taking money from Henry after their one-night stand. She'd loved him secretly for 8 years. Their toxic affair burned hot at night, cold by day. When Henry got engaged, Evelyn tried to leave. But he dragged her back. Now he keeps protecting her. She thinks he doesn't care. Really, he can't let her go.
A Father and a Son. One built a billion-dollar company at a young age, the other is a laid-back security guard. The son is ambitious and bets big on new energy, while the father warns him not to be so reckless. The son doesn't understand: Why his dad doesn't care about cars or villas and doesn't know how to enjoy life! The father is puzzled: Why does his son work day and night for money? When will it ever end? Finally, the business world turns, and the son's company collapses in an instant. Just when things seem hopeless, the father steps in and turns the tide! The son is shocked, "Are you the richest?" The father scoffs, "I am your dad!"
Brave general Winona Yale, honored by the Emperor, defended her sister Yvonne Yale at her wedding, battling betrayal. After aiding her sister's divorce and arranging her marriage to Duke Matias, Winona confronted their parents who had abandoned them, vowing to make them regret forever.
Rita, a minor actress, was cheated by her boyfriend. At the same time, Mrs. Nelson was also troubled by Maggie, a scheming woman next to her son, a famous racing driver. The two women, who were both troubled, hit it off and started a cooperative relationship. In order to treat her grandmother's illness, Rita accepted Mrs. Nelson's commission and pretended to be his fiancée to pursue Reginald and destroy his relationship with Maggie. However, in the process of taming, the fake play became real, and Reginald and Rita gradually fell in love...
On the day of her engagement, Nora Lynn was framed by her sister and had a one-night stand with Chris Bryan. Afterward, her fiance Chuck Harris called off the engagement, and the Lynn Family also saw her as a disgrace and kicked her out of the house. Five years later, Nora returns with her quadruplets and crosses paths with Chris once again, but neither of them recognizes the other.
Ruby Earl, plagued by insecurities due to a birthmark on her face, is coerced by her family into working to support them during college. One time at work, she faces danger but is saved by the heir of the Sage family, Brian Sage. Ruby unexpectedly becomes pregnant and is whisked away by Brian. As their bond deepens over time, they unravel the mystery of Ruby's lineage.
Sophie's mall left by her parents connected to the ancient country Quinland. She traded goods to aid their food shortage. Moe, from Quinland, supported her in clearing debts. Ultimately, Moe arrived in the modern world, and the two of them happily spent their lives together.
Despite her simple-mindedness, Yara had exceptional talent. After becoming a master of swordsmanship and overcoming bullying and repression from all sides, Yara turned the tide in despair, helped her family, the Nyes, rise once again, and used her blade to rule the world.
Evan Howard, forced by his grandfather to marry a pregnant woman, severed all ties with his family. Using the system to his advantage, he steadily amassed a fortune. As he became the wealthiest man three months later, filled with regret, his family begged for his return, but their belated affection was worthless.
After a fateful night with Alexander Harrison, Lana Sinclair learns she's pregnant. Scarred by her mother's past, she shuns love yet agrees to a secret marriage to protect her baby. As Alexander earns her trust, fear softens into hope, and Lana dares to embrace real love and a hard-won future.
Blind Chloe Lewis discovers her boyfriend, Liam Yates, betraying her with her best friend. Liam is caught in the act, violently assaulting Chloe and even trying to extort money from her, setting her up to be sent to the bed of billionaire Carter Scott. Carter is drugged by Liam and has a one-night stand with Chloe. Chloe flees in panic after waking up, only to find herself pregnant two months later. When Liam coerces Chloe to confront Carter for money, Carter, haunted by memories of a childhood savior he still yearns for, coldly proposes an abortion, wishing to avoid any entanglements. However, Carter's grandmother intervenes, demanding he marry Chloe under the threat of her own life. Carter reluctantly agrees, imposing a harsh marriage contract on Chloe that strips her of any future rights to their child post-divorce. Despite his disdain for Chloe, whom he blames for entrapping him, Carter remains obsessed with finding his childhood love, symbolized by a crescent moon necklace. He mistakenly identifies Yvonne York, a schoolmate of Chloe's, as his long-lost savior, unaware that his true rescuer is actually his detested and hated wife, Chloe...
The Duke family plotted to take Lorena Shaw's inheritance by murdering her father, Lennon. Unaware of their betrayal, Lennon left half of his fortune to the Dukes and arranged a marriage between Lorena and Cole Duke. However, the Dukes treated Lorena terribly, pushing her to leave in fury. Seeking both revenge and freedom, Lorena set her sights on Ethan Greer. She seduced him into bed, but soon regretted it and wanted to leave. Later, she found herself falling for Ethan.
After saving an old lady, Lila Monroe was left blind—but also a million-dollar surgery fund. However, before she could use it, her mother stole the money and tried to force her into a loveless marriage. On the run, Lila was rescued by the old lady's grandson, Eagon Clark, a billionaire heir with looks to kill...
After an accident with campus belle Lily, Frank gains X-ray vision to see through objects, excelling in antiques, stocks, and gemstone gambling. His bonds deepen with Bella and Lily, while he aids close friends. Through his remarkable ascent, Frank rises to become Jaylor's top tycoon and continues striving for greater heights.
After confessing her love to Lucas, Nina got fired on the spot. That same night, she ended up in his bed. She tried to sneak away, only to get dragged back and forced to become his wife. While Lucas was on a business trip, Nina partied hard every night, until he came home early and caught her at a hotel.
After receiving a call saying his father is dying, Neil rides an electric bike to the hospital, only to be hit by a car. His blood flows into his watch; his soul enters Alien Supermarket, where he finds Rehab Capsule that can heal any injury. He buys it. At the same time his money is gone!
Luna Hart, top spiritual plant master of the Cultivation Realm, transmigrated into a D-list modern actress. After A-list boyfriend Kyle Reed’s humiliation and agent Mia Clark’s betrayal, she happily returned home to farm. Her crops taste amazing and cure illnesses—unexpectedly, her farming made her a viral top star.
Mafia boss Marco threatens to take Sofia's café. That night, Sofia accidentally hits Marco with her car—and gives him amnesia. To save the café, Sofia hides the truth and takes him in as a housekeeper. They grow close—but Sofia can't shake the fear that Marco's family will find him... or worse, that he'll remember everything.
After attending a party with her boyfriend Ethan, Claire receives a provocative message from Ryan. She assumes their paths won’t cross again, but Ryan soon infiltrates every aspect of her life. As Claire’s world becomes increasingly entangled with Ryan’s, she realizes she’s been caught in his carefully laid trap.