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.
楊炎は三人の師匠から長年修行を積み、すでに天下無敵の実力を身につけていた。しかし、師匠たちは一度も彼を褒めることもなく、本当の実力も教えなかったため、楊炎は自分がまだ弱いと信じ込んでいた。ある日、仙盟の試練に参加した楊炎は、自分が同世代を遥かに凌ぐ実力者であることに気づく。しかし、その突出した成績は周囲の嫉妬を買い、陰謀や妨害に巻き込まれる。楊炎は反逆者たちと知略を尽くして戦い、やがて志を同じくする仲間と出会う。その後、皇朝武闘大会で敵を打ち破り、ついに師匠をも倒した楊炎は、彼らから真の認可を得て、新たな盟主となる。そして、人々の期待を背負った楊炎は、妖族との最終決戦に臨み、皇朝と国家の平和を守り抜く――。
Camila passa por dificuldades quando o irmão adoece e reencontra Gabriel, um playboy que secretamente combate o crime. Ao protegê-la, ele descobre que ela é a afilhada desaparecida de sua mãe. Entre perigos e provações, a paixão juvenil amadurece em amor verdadeiro.
Gina and Ryan shared dreams and sacrifices. When diagnosed with systemic lupus, she crushed his proposal to spare him. When Ryan returned with his fiancée and eSports team, intersecting with Gina's struggling life, she ended her life. He learned the truth and woke up ten years ago, fighting tirelessly to rewrite their fate.
夏晴と沈知景は、政略结婚で夫妇となった。思いがけず幸せな日々を送っていた二人だったが、その生活は、沈知景の初恋の人に生き写しの白洛洛が现れたことで、一変してしまう。夏晴は一人で子を产み、沈知景と离婚する道を选んだ。自らの过ちに気づいた沈知景は夏晴を追い戻そうとするものの、彼女は既に新たな幸せを掴んでいた。
Gabriela Silva e Tiago Oliveira se amaldiçoaram em ódio: ele odiava suas intrigas; ela, que seu coração pertencia a outro. O casamento de cinco anos foi vazio até ele morrer protegendo-a de um tiro. Reencarnada, Gabriela escolhe outro casamento arranjado e o deixa ir.
Saved by Whitney Murray in her childhood, Liliane Yates accompanied Whitney to the royal palace years later, only to witness the massacre of Whitney's family designed by Marquise Yvainhold. Liliane infiltrated the palace, using the emperor to exact her vengeance. However, she uncovered a shocking truth about the true culprit.
Entregando pedidos, Letícia Souza descobre que o "marido pobre" é, na verdade, um bilionário. Ao vê-lo presentear a paixão de infância com joias milionárias e desprezar seus sentimentos, ela não implora — entrega os papéis do divórcio e vai embora.
After time-traveling to ancient times, disguised as a woman, Lucien Warren escaped when his grandfather was framed and executed. With his allies' support and modern knowledge, he turned the tide—defeating enemies, restoring order, and ultimately claiming the throne, with Isla Everly as his empress.
Camila suportou a frieza do marido Felipe por anos, mas, após ser diagnosticada com câncer, perde as esperanças e se divorcia. Com a ajuda do Dr. Mateu, reencontra o amor. Felipe se arrepende e tenta reconquistá-la — sem sucesso. Camila casa com Mateus e recomeça a vida.
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!
Em seu desespero, Su Dan tira a própria vida, apenas para acidentalmente despertar a alma de uma antiga sereia. Usando o corpo de Su Dan, a sereia seduz e manipula o marido, o filho e o amante de Gu Yi, transformando-os em suas peças no jogo. Su Dan e Gu Yi travam uma batalha de amor e ódio. Desesperada para proteger sua vida, Gu Yi não mede esforços, mas cai repetidamente nas armadilhas de Su Dan. No final, a reputação de Gu Yi é arruinada, ela é expulsa do círculo social e vive seus dias em solidão. Embora Su Dan vença esse jogo de vingança, não há um verdadeiro vencedor.
After a one-night accident, Jayde Simpson found herself pregnant with CEO Kevan Green’s child—only to have the baby taken at birth. Years later, she got a cleaner job in Green Group to find her son. On day one, she meets her child… and gets chosen by Kevan’s mother to be future Mrs. Green. From there, her rise begins!
沈家は花婿選びのために、「手毬投げ」の儀式を開いた。嫡長女・沈雲卿が投げた手毬は、名家の若君・慕容安の手に落ちた。一方、沈雲卿の庶妹・沈雲喬の手毬が乞食の男に当たってしまい、婚約を逃げた。姉を妬んだ沈雲喬は、沈雲卿が一品夫人に封じられるその日に、彼女を殺した。だが運命の悪戯で、姉妹二人とも三年前に転生して、再び「手毬投げ」の日へと戻った。今世こそ全てを変えようと、沈雲喬は先に動き、慕容安の嫁になる。さらに沈雲卿の手毬が乞食に当たるように仕掛けた。だが誰も知らなかった事に、その乞食の正体はまさに皇帝陛下だった。沈雲卿は平凡で穏やかな暮らしを望み、乞食との結婚を選ぶ。周りの目も気にせず、彼を夫として支えるうちに、皇帝の心も彼女に傾いていく。
Otávio Oliveira, 30 anos, nunca acreditou em amor até conhecer Diana Farias. Reencarnada, brilhante em programação, medicina e luta, ela cura sua doença e conquista seu coração. Ele quebra todas as regras — e o CEO declara seu amor em público.
Tina was killed by her scumbag husband and sister. After rebirth, she turned around and married Ian, her husband's brother, and used her memories of her previous life to handle crisis. In the process, she accidentally discovered that Ian was deliberately hiding his incompetence... This work is adapted from “Second Life, Hidden Flame” by Fanqie Novel, Co-Producer: Fanqie Novel.
Traído e desesperado, Ye Fan ganha uma segunda chance. No início do casamento conturbado, decide recomeçar, focando em reconstruir a relação. Com esforço e mudança de atitude, ele e a esposa superam conflitos e reavivam o amor, numa história de redenção e recomeço.
In a secret affair with Captain Porter for five years, Joyce Campbell sacrifices her captaincy dreams to stay his co-pilot. Discovering his feelings for an ex, she ends things. Opting to fly solo, she becomes the first female captain, choosing a path that won't cross Porter's.
甘い恋愛に浸っていた蘇清墨は、偶然彼氏の楚思南が初恋の初暖を迎えに行く話を耳にし、失望した。その後、楚思南が初暖に見せる気遣いに3年間の関係が無意味に思え、留学を決意。黒板の「30日カウントダウン」は、実は別れの日までのカウントダウンだった。カウントがゼロになると、清墨は「蘇清墨と楚思南、この人生で二度と会わない」と告げて姿を消した。清墨の大切さに気づいた楚思南は、彼女を取り戻す旅に出る。
A repórter estagiária Anya, ao substituir sua amiga Nancy, acidentalmente conhece Michael, o astro mais cobiçado da natação. Após uma noite inesquecível, Anya decide manter tudo em segredo, temendo as consequências, enquanto Michael confunde Nancy com Anya...
To avoid an arranged marriage to boring heir Julian, Vivian fakes her identity and becomes his assistant, not realizing he's her childhood sweetheart she's been longing for. Working closely, they grow closer, unaware of their true connection. When the shocking revelation comes, they’re forced to face their true feelings.
姜瑜と周楚楚は10年以上の親友。学生時代から結婚まで共に歩んだ。 姜瑜は良縁に恵まれ、夫は会長に出世。彼女は億万長者の夫人として豪華な結婚式を迎えたる。 一方、周楚楚の夫は若くして亡くなり、無一文に… 嫉妬の炎が燃える周楚楚は、姜瑜の結婚式で彼女を殺害し、自らも命を絶った。 しかし、目を覚ますと、二人は「お見合いの日」にタイムリープ! 今世では、周楚楚が先に姜瑜の前世の夫に近づき、裕福な夫人になろうとする。 一方、姜瑜は前世の夫の嘘と裏切りに疲れ、平凡な生活を望んでいた。 しかし、彼女が知らなかった…目の前にいる「内装屋」さんが、実は有名な「京都の御曹司」だということ——
O ex-Imortal Dourado Daniel reencarna no corpo de um jogador morto, afundado em dívidas. Descobre que o falecido deixou uma bela esposa muda, marcada por abusos. Decidido a recomeçar, Daniel inicia sua jornada mortal: ganhar dinheiro, criar elixires e curar a mulher que o destino lhe deu.
Naomi was originally a wealthy young lady who mistakenly thought Sheldon had helped her and fell in love with him. She concealed her identity, silently supporting the poor Sheldon. However, just as Sheldon was about to achieve success, he abandoned Naomi to marry a wealthy young lady in order to advance his career. Sheldon and his family treated Naomi as a thorn in their side, insulting and defaming her in front of numerous dignitaries. Once Jennifer understood the truth, she revealed her identity as the daughter of the richest man, humiliating Sheldon back. Sheldon and his despicable family regretted their actions and tried to appease her, but it was too late. Jennifer loudly proclaimed to the world that Sheldon was unworthy of her. At the same time, Caspian, the man who was engaged to Naomi in their childhood, found her and spared no effort to seek revenge on her behalf, fulfilling his wish and eventually winning her heart.
O namorado de Madalyn a traiu. Ela ficou bêbada e acabou dormindo com Nicolas, que era treze anos mais velho. Como resultado, eles se casaram. Madalyn acreditava ser um casamento sem amor, no entanto, ela havia caído inconscientemente na armadilha do amor de Nicolas. Ele estava esperando que ela o amasse de volta.
The General's daughter, Gina Tobin, supported her husband's family for three years, only to find that he cheated on her and wanted to repudiate her. Furious but composed, Gina filed for a divorce, got what she deserved, and made more and more incredible achievements with her bravery, intelligence, and great ability.
Após 7 anos, Larissa termina com Felipe ao descobrir traição. Ele tenta reconquistá-la, mas ela se aproxima do mentor Gabriel. Mesmo com pressão e doença de Felipe, ela permanece firme. Frustrado, Felipe envolve-se com Clara, enquanto Larissa segue em frente.
Charlie Quinn sold her blood to buy medicine for her penniless boyfriend—only to discover Vincent Lockwood was actually a billionaire heir, cruelly toying with her. When she begged for help, he abandoned her to die. Waking up as Vanessa York, wife of his rival Ethan Sterling, she vows revenge.
Com um planejamento cuidadoso, a protagonista feminina, Mu Yu, se casa com a família Fu. Durante três anos, ela dá tudo por Fu Jingchen, mas não consegue conquistar seu coração. Decepcionada, ela o deixa, e só então Fu Jingchen percebe que perdeu a parte mais importante de sua vida...
In her past life, Vanessa, the heiress of Smith Group, was tortured to death by her four adoptive brothers and their ally Trudy. In the new life, she cuts ties with them and marries elite officer Leon, who adores her. When her brothers realize her worth, it’s too late.
A fotógrafa Beatriz fica noiva do CEO Gabriel, cujo cuidado paciente conquista seu coração. Porém, problemas familiares a fazem romper a relação. Após protegê-la de um assédio, ele a pede em casamento, e ela enfim aceita seu amor.
Heir to the most prestigious family in Corant, Joseph Gordon marries Heather Shelton for love but faces ridicule for seven years. Disappointed, he divorces her and takes their daughter with him. As onlookers anticipate his return, he surprises everyone by thriving in his career and embarking on a new romance.
Na alta sociedade, casais vivem separados. Lin Suihuan achava que Yu Jingchuan era diferente—até outra mulher surgir. Ao ser confrontado, ele disse: "Se não está feliz, procure outro." No aniversário deles, ele encontra um homem em casa: "Suihuan está descansando. Fale comigo."
Vinda de uma família conturbada, Xiao Meng sofreu com a traição do pai, que levou sua mãe à depressão e à morte. Criada por sua tia, ela enfrenta a hostilidade da madrasta e da meia-irmã, Xiao You. Mesmo assim, com esforço, torna-se uma renomada estilista. Para ajudar sua tia, aceita trabalhar como empregada na casa de Gu Nan Cheng, sem saber que ele é seu amigo online, "Cavalheiro Sob a Lua", com quem conversa há três anos. Apaixonado por Xiao Meng, Gu Nan Cheng a protege das armadilhas de Xiao You e a apoia em sua carreira. No fim, ele se declara e a pede em casamento, enquanto as intrigas de Xiao You são desmascaradas.
Mandy White, heiress of the White family, marries rural student Liam Green. Tension arises when Liam's sister Yvonne insists on a home birth for Mandy. After Jason White offers a dowry in Mandy's honor, Yvonne mistakenly thinks he’s a fraud and calls the police. Ultimately, they learn Mandy is the true heiress.
Quando Lin Zhixia salvou Huo Lingfei na infância, ele jurou retribuir. Ao descobrir que ela procurava um jovem acompanhante, ele esconde sua identidade de CEO e finge ser um. Assumindo o papel de estagiário, ele se mantém ao lado dela, insistente e dedicado. Com o tempo, o laço entre eles se fortalece, e o que começa como um jogo de aparências se transforma em um amor verdadeiro.
An accident made Dawn Flores give birth to a phoenix. Five years later, she found out that her assets were gone. She also encountered trouble, which made her have no choice but to sacrifice her son. What will she choose...
Tradita durante parto da sorella e fidanzato, Qiao Manman fuggì con figlio sopravvissuto。Dopo 5 anni, tornata per vendetta cercando madre。Verità: figlio vivo, primo amore sbagliato, gemelli scambiano identità!
On the eve of the Emperor’s birthday, Stella Sinclair is framed and killed by her own sister and fiancé. But fate rewinds—she wakes up one day earlier. With just 24 hours, Stella uncovers their affair and their plot. At the royal banquet, she’s ready to reveal the truth and make them pay for every betrayal.
Mariana Oliveira foi a amante submissa de Gabriel Fernandes até o irmão morrer por ela. Retorna como secretária para se vingar, usando beleza e obediência fingida. Quando ele perde tudo, revela no túmulo do irmão: sua doçura era uma armadilha. Concluída a vingança, ela recomeça a vida.
Winifred once cherished a perfect love, ready to marry her fiancé. However, her happiness shattered when betrayed by both her sister and fiancé. In her darkest hour, she unexpectedly encountered Louis. Unaware of his true identity as a powerful business magnate, Winifred entered into a flash marriage. Through his unwavering support and unique love, Louis healed her wounds, guiding her from despair to confidence. Together, they forged an unbreakable bond and embarked on a journey of enduring happiness.
Para salvar a avó, Su Ying pede ajuda a Fu Chengyan e fica em sua casa, descobrindo que ele é seu chefe. Grávida, ele a casa imediatamente. Ela ajuda aliados, cultiva ervas e cogumelos raros, revela conspirações e encontra felicidade duradoura ao lado dele.
Ian was constantly misunderstood and abused by his mother——Jade, and frequently framed by his younger brother, Zeke. Eventually, he died tragically in a car accident and donated his organs. Jade did not believe his death and still hated him. By the time Jade found out all the truths, it was already too late.
Na vida passada, o príncipe herdeiro Lucas foi salvo por uma mulher humilde, e a recompensou com riquezas. Reencarnada, Mariana planeja casar, ter seu filho e fugir. Mas Lucas desenvolveu ginefobia por causa dela e a procura desesperadamente.
She was the young lady adopted by an ordinary family, betrayed by a scoundrel and abandoned by adoptive parents who were intent on selling her to an older man decades her senior. In a moment of desperation, she entered a whirlwind marriage with a street vendor. Little did she know, this vendor was about to transform into a successful, wealthy, and handsome CEO. From that point on, she took matters into her own hands as she crushed her deceitful ex and his paramour while confronting her ruthless parents with newfound strength and power.
The immortal man Cheyne marries Chloe, the infamous crazy woman, due to a scheme. He tries to stay away but discovers her rare bloodline can boost his cultivation, so he secretly protects her. As she repays him while hiding her true nature, her scheming sister pushes too far, and Chloe unleashes her power to protect her beloved.
Crystal Jones was betrayed by her half-sister Quincy Lee, who slept with Jane’s fiancé. York Lester was framed by his half-brother and spent years on the run. He meets Jane and helps her until he must disappear again. Jane finds him after 3 years. They avenge themselves and live happily ever after.
After her family's tragic downfall—Ryna was forced to take money from Wendell's mother and left the man who loved her deeply. Years later, Wendell's mother returned with a fortune, pleading for Ryna to reunite with Wendell. Would she return to the love she once left behind?
Irene, a business titan, hides her identity from her son Eugene. To stay close to him, she becomes an intern at his startup and secretly helps him overcome crises until her true identity is revealed. Finally, the bond between mother and son deepens significantly.
Court Minister's daughter Vivian time-travels into a modern world, yet is framed by her stepmother and exiled abroad. Two years later, hiding her identity as a top embroidery master, she returns home and uses the marriage contract to seize the Chase family's property. But finally, she is moved by her marriage partner Vincent, gaining both fortune and love.
Metaphysical genius Moon Santos is forced to marry deceased Prince Yale. Xavier Yale, an old acquaintance, greets her. The Yale family faces accusations; to protect their honor, Moon and Xavier uncover truths behind the prince's demise. Amidst political turmoil, they clear the Yale family's name, fostering a bond in adversity.
Fashion queen Pearl Sinclair was betrayed and lost her empire. When Yvette Quinn, the street vendor she once saved, returned as a powerful CEO with billionaire father Dominic, they exposed the conspiracy and reclaimed Pearl's "throne" through vengeance, bringing Pearl happiness and love.
Cora Bowers is a bookworm, that just graduated with an MBA from Harvard. She is a really smart girl, with the weight of the world on her shoulders. She needs a job quickly to be able to help her parents pay the bills. She goes in for an interview for a job that she really needs, and while she is waiting to do her interview, she gets hired for another position, as a Personal Assistant for one of the hottest bachelors in New York. Collin Lauder works hard, and he doesn't have time for normal relationships. He dates models and actresses, and he doesn't want a real relationship anyway. To Colin, Cora is just a plain jane that never wears makeup and always has her hair in a bun. She dresses badly, as he clothes are not nice enough, and to him, that makes him look bad. She is a direct reflection on him and his company, and she isn't making a good impression. He wants her to quit and leave the job to the PA who has done it for the last 40-plus years. Cora makes a deal with an up-and-coming designer, she will model for him, and he will let her keep the outfits that he makes especially for her. As Cora's appearance and clothing start to improve, so does Collin's impression of Cora. He wants to get with her eventually, but first, he wants to try out the new "it girl" on the modeling scene. And what will happen when Collin finally figures out that the gorgeous new model "Shea" is actually Cora, modeling under her middle name?
Mia Hawkin slept with Blake Shaw by accident and gave birth to children. However, due to the butler's mistake, he didn't know that Mia was the one he was looking for and instead kept misunderstanding her. In the end, the truth came to light and the family was reunited.
Framed by his impostor, Mark Jones, son of the Joneses, spent five years in juvenile prison. Though home again, he suffered even more from his family due to more set-ups and misunderstandings. When the Joneses ran into trouble, he had no choice but to marry a “mentally challenged” girl, who helped him reveal the truth.
The person I went on a blind date with turned out to be my boss! To pay for my mother's medical expenses, I must seduce my boss into loving me, obtaining company secrets; at work, I must disguise myself completely to prevent him from finding out. I fell in love with my boss and tried to give up stealing secrets, but he discovered my dual identity...
Grace believes that love conquers all and that Alex is her soulmate. She is determined to go ahead with the wedding, despite the obstacles and warnings. But fate has other plans for her. Grace's destiny is intertwined with the will her father left behind, which holds the key to her past, present, and future. She faces a series of challenges and choices that will test her faith, loyalty, and love...
After dying in surgery, Ryan woke up as a homeless boy, Shaun. Then Willa adopt Shaun, and he found Ryan was in a coma. Using Ryan's surgical skills, he secretly guided her through surgeries until the director demanded, "How does a child know this?" Ultimately, he returned to his body and stayed with Willa.
Abandoned by her biological father and tormented by her stepmother, Lynn Shea was left with no choice but to force her way into marrying Sean Gus, a powerful and influential man in Joston. But their wedding night takes a shocking turn. He discovers a secret from her past, accusing her of being promiscuous. Months later, she gives birth to their child, only to sign divorce papers and walk away with nothing. Years later, Lynn returns to Joston with her child in tow, and the real story begins to unfold.
When Norah was six years old, a woman named Vera got her parents killed and left her brother in a state of mental incapacitation. To care for her brother, Norah learned a variety of skills and, once she was capable of supporting him, she began investigating Vera. Eventually, she took on the identity of Yvette, a massage therapist, and became Vera's assistant, sowing discord between Vera and her husband. Norah collected evidence of Vera's infidelity and meticulously orchestrated her revenge, ultimately getting to avenge her parents.
To escape the marriage arranged by her parents, Evelyn secretly married someone, but her husband cheated on her after they got married. In revenge, Evelyn slept with a man she couldn't handle before her divorce, thinking it would be just a one-night stand. However, the man relentlessly pursued her, leading her to gradually fall in love with him. It turned out that he was the man she had an engagement with years ago.
The unlucky wage slave named Hannah Jones accidentally traveled into a novel and became the vicious substitute villainess who falls for the male lead, Daniel Miller, The villainess tried to frame the male lead's true love, aiming to take her place, but ended up being confined to a mental hospital. But in the end, through Hannah's efforts, she finally changed her tragic fate and won Daniel 's heart.
After being deceived by Demon, Claire came across and married with Jatt by accident. During their time together, Claire gradually fell in love with Jatt. However, Jett concealed his status as a wealthy person and led to Claire's departure. In the end, the truth came to light and the lovers were united.
To retire from killing, Wang Shu, a top assassin, fled with the treasure everyone craved after wiping out the Premier's whole family. She then altered her face and started a new life as Shen Suxue, an ordinary housewife. Unbeknownst to her, Xiao Xingjian, the Premier's son, had miraculously escaped death. He, too, had his face and name changed, marrying Suxue for revenge. Yet, as time went by, he couldn't help falling for her. Meanwhile, Suxue's former employer discovered her whereabouts...
Charlotte, undervalued by her family, relies on her grandma. Having a secret crush on her, Cedrick assists her during college, but she can't recognize him due to her myopia. To save her grandma, she unknowingly plots against Cedrick, who agrees to marry her as part of the charade, leading to a complex entanglement of love.
Impoverished university student Haley’s father is killed by the Marquis' wife Zoe Janssen. Learning the Marquis’ return, Zoe needs a stand-in to hide her infertility, she finds Haley. Haley undergoes plastic surgery to resemble Zoe and enters the Marquis’ mansion. Skillfully navigating identity crises, Haley exposes the Janssen family's sins, falls in love with the Marquis, and becomes his true wife.
When the royal lineage collapses, Victor Embercrest - the empire's scorned bastard prince - is dragged from humiliation to the throne. The same nobles who tormented him now grovel at his feet. But power changes everything, and the broken man they created may become the most dangerous emperor the realm has ever known.
Ethan neglects son Shawn while favoring his ex-lover's child, causing Sylvia and Shawn anguish. They leave, meeting Marcus, Shawn’s cello teacher. Marcus provides paternal love Ethan lacked, forming a supportive family trio. Meanwhile, Ethan bears regret for past neglect.
Dean helps villagers cure fish disease and expand sales, but Dylan, the competitors of Dean, turns them against him. Betrayed, Dean partners with a rival village. Dylan's schemes backfire—his fish die, and he's arrested for fraud. Dean wins acclaim and launches affordable fish feed to boost the industry.
A vengeful prodigy targets Capital Tycoon, forging an alliance with a fallen heiress to dismantle their foes. Through cunning games and forbidden sparks with tycoon Connor Zachary, their intertwined schemes ignite a reckoning and an unexpected salvation across class divides.
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?