A woman discovered a child in the storage room and was about to inquire when she heard footsteps, so she hid. The household nanny entered and mentioned that the child's mother was a nap queen, also calling the woman's daughter useless. It suddenly dawned on the woman that her biological daughter had been swapped by this scheming woman and confined to a dark, damp basement since childhood. What will the woman do next—continue to feign illness or rise up and fight back?
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세계 10대 재벌의 외동딸 서지안은 아버지의 과도한 사랑과 통제를 피해 자신의 정체를 숨긴 채 살아간다. 스스로의 힘으로 살아가고자 선택한 결혼 상대는 조진성이었지만, 조진성은 상류층 흉내를 내는 송채은에게 마음을 빼앗기고, 결국 권력 있는 배경을 좇아 서지안을 버린다.서지안은 욱한 마음으로 김현우와 계약결혼을 맺고 김현우 또한 이 기회에 정략결혼에서 벗어날 수 있었다. 그렇게 두 사람은 각자의 목적을 위해 손을 잡는다.STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD
Straightforward and bold, money-loving Emma Jones often takes on assigned roles for quick cash to escape the constant exploitation from her family. She happens to meet CEO Gavin Grant, who hires her to pose as his wife to avoid marriage pressure. They quickly marry in a contract, but gradually fall in love as they spend time together.
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하루하루가 생존인 가난한 대학생 이윤아는 등록금을 마련하기 위해 마지막 자존심까지 내려놓을 결심을 한다. 그러던 어느 날, 믿을 수 없는 제안이 들어온다. 단 하룻밤, 조건은 단순하지만 상대는 단순하지 않다—한세준, 대대로 불임의 저주를 안고 살아온 재벌 가문의 유일한 상속자.모든 것은 거래로 시작됐다. 하지만 윤아가 쌍둥이를 임신했다는 사실이 밝혀지면서 상황은 완전히 뒤바뀐다. 처음엔 단지 ‘계약’ 이었던 관계는, 어느새 서로의 삶을 송두리째 뒤흔드는 진짜 사랑으로 변해간다. STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD
As a girl, Samuel was forced by her mother to dress as a boy from a young age in order to survive. Due to an unexpected incident, Samuel became entangled with a significant figure, Clemente, and gradually fell in love with Clemente. However, in order to avoid revealing that she was a girl, Samuel could only watch as Clemente mistakenly took Elaina as her. Meanwhile, Clemente found no familiar feelings in Elaina, but instead gradually developed feelings for Samuel through their interactions. Consequently, he thought that he had fallen in love with a man...
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.
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일러스트레이터 현새봄(22)은 엄마의 통제를 벗어나고자 언니 대신 맞선을 보다가 교수 유도현(30)과 초고속 결혼을 하게 된다. 처음에는 서로에게 선을 지키며 시작한 “협력 결혼”이었지만 점차 서로의 따뜻함에 마음이 움직이기 시작한다. 현새봄은 유도현의 지지하에 엄마가 안배해 준 교사라는 직업이 아닌 자신의 일러스트레이터의 꿈을 좇고 유도현도 시크한 가면을 벗고 다정한 면모를 보인다. 둘의 사랑이 깊어지면서 현새봄의 언니 현새롬도 유도현의 동료 송현우와 호감을 느끼게 된다. 마침내 현새봄은 엄마와 화해하고 유도현의 낭만적인 프러포즈를 받으며 두 커플은 행복한 미래로 나아가는 결말을 맺는다.STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD
To reassure her grandma before surgery, Emily attends a blind date. Late due to traffic, she impulsively marries the single attorney, James, and then discovers he's a billionaire. She faces trouble from her enemies, but James clears every obstacle. As their bond deepens, they bring the villains to justice and find marital bliss.
In her past life, Evelyn Linwood and Edward Shea shared a courteous but distant marriage. Just before his death, Evelyn discovered that his heart had always belonged to her sister. Given a second chance, Evelyn let Edward marry his true love, and she married another man. But Edward came to regret everything.
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단세영은 남편 내조를 위해 자신의 커리어를 포기하고 남편만 바라보는 전업 주부의 삶을 살았다. 그런데 임신 5개월 차에 남편과 내연녀의 음모에 빠져 집에서 쫓겨나게 된다. 이혼한 후, 단세영은 매력적이지만 베일에 쌓인 남자 강시운과 재혼한다. 강시운은 그녀를 위해 자신의 인맥과 정보를 동원해 그녀 스스로가 발전할 수 있게 도와준다. 선 결혼, 후 연애. 전남편과 내연녀를 향한 복수까지. 그렇게 두 사람은 일과 사랑 두 마리 토끼를 다 잡게 된다.STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD
Lila Bennett is forced to marry Charles Harrington who was blinded in a car accident. Charles is full of prejudice against Lila at first, thinking that she is a gold-digger. Due to a misunderstanding, Charles has to choose his ex Claire over Lila. Lila is heartbroken but realizes that she is pregnant.
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8년 전, 임신한 심하연은 남자 친구 강우진의 수술비를 감당할 수 없어 절망에 빠지지만 우연히 자기 남자 친구가 재벌가 강씨 그룹의 후계자라는 사실을 알게 된다. 강우진이 빚더미에 오르고 크게 다쳐 입원한 건 모두 심하연과의 연애로 집안과 등졌기 때문이었고, 더 이상 강우진의 짐이 되고 싶지 않았던 심하연은 임신한 몸으로 떠나기로 결심하지만 예기치 못한 교통사고를 당하고 만다. 한편, 심하연이 죽은 줄로만 안 강우진은 계략에 휘말려 다른 여자와 결혼해 딸까지 낳게 되지만 심하연은 살아 있었고, 그들의 아이 심라엘을 낳아 키운다. 시간이 흘러 두 사람이 다시 만나며 그들을 둘러싼 숨겨진 출생의 비밀이 드러나기 시작하는데...STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD
To cover her mother's medical bills, Phoebe Joyce reluctantly agreed to marry the comatose Keon Penley in her half-sister Camila's stead. Unexpectedly, he was the guy she had fallen for at first sight! When Phoebe was kidnapped, Keon came around just in time to rescue her. He then proposed a one-year contract marriage, during which he hurt her repeatedly due to Camila's schemes. When their deal was up, Phoebe insisted on leaving. Yet, he wouldn't let her go...
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심남교는 남편 영자욱과 이복 언니 심정의가 탄 독으로 인해 목숨이 위태로운 순간에 막강한 권력자인 구천세 영도현이 말을 타고 오는 것은 본다. 역린을 건드린 도현은 남교를 살리기 위해 해독약을 구하러 나섰다가 돌아오는 길에 새로 즉위한 황제의 사람들에 의해 습격받아 중상을 입는다. 남교는 숨이 끊어지기 직전에야 도현이 자신을 깊이 사랑하고 있음을 알게 된다. 남교는 환생하고 되고, 혼례 당일 세자 영자욱이 아닌 구천세 영도현과 혼인하겠다고 선포해 모두를 놀라게 한다. 도현은 곤경에 빠진 남교를 도와주려고 혼인을 승낙하지만 왜 남교가 환관인 자신을 선택했는지 이해하지 못한다. 남교 역시 자신이 환생한 사실을 제대로 설명할 수 없는데…STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD
Emily Evans and Nathan Quinn have been married in name only for three years, never truly meeting. Fate reunites them, but mistaken identity makes Nathan think Emily is his nephew's girlfriend, causing misunderstandings. As feelings grow through conflict and truth, they finally find love and happiness together.
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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]
Powerful CEO Edward Smith unexpectedly becomes vegetative, and on the day Emma Brown marries him to bring him fortune, Edward awakens. Emma endures scorn and ridicule, her ex-boyfriend even gets involved with her stepmother's daughter, and they're caught in the act! Emma is no pushover, so she confronts her family head-on! With Edward by her side, she gradually reclaims the property that her father and stepmother seized from her late mother, and she defeats Edward's ex-girlfriend to win his love!
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아들을 더 좋아하는 시골 가문에서 태어난 진소리. 열여덟 살 때 그곳으로 내려온 이혁수와 사랑을 키워 딸 은별이를 낳은 뒤 함께 상경했지만 그녀의 출신을 탐탁지 않게 여긴 시댁은 갖은 방법으로 그녀를 괴롭히고 심지어 은별이를 도둑이라고 모함하기에 이르렀다. 더는 견딜 수 없었던 진소리는 딸을 데리고 거기서 나와 장애를 지닌 군인 조재호를 만났다. 그는 이씨 가문이 모녀를 괴롭힐 때마다 든든한 버팀목이 되어 주었다. 그의 지원에 힘입어 그녀는 열심히 공부하고 재봉에 타고난 재능을 보이며 의류 공장을 세웠고, 그녀의 헌신적인 보살핌 속에 조재호의 다리도 놀랍게 회복됐다...STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD
The domineering billionaire CEO visited his own hotel for the first time to inspect the operations. Due to the receptionist's oversight, he was given the wrong room key, leading him to accidentally enter the room of a girl he didn't know, where their paths unexpectedly crossed. The next day, the CEO had to leave for business matters, leaving behind a heirloom finger ring as a token for the girl. However, when the girl woke up, she didn't take the ring with her. Just as she left, a cunning woman sneaked into the room and took the ring. It was only when the CEO's assistant arrived that the woman discovered the CEO's true identity.
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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
Celeste is forced by her father to marry a depraved tycoon. She refuses to bend. Therefore, Celeste enters a flash marriage with Marcus the grandson of her patient. Actually, Marcus is the wealthiest man in the land. However, misunderstandings twist like tangled acupuncture threads. But the heat of shared adversity melts every barrier, and their love blossoms deeper.
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.
Calla Hulick, a grad student, traveled abroad for research and met Daryl Storo, CEO of Storo Group. In a drunken stupor, they got married at a chapel and spent the night together. The next morning, Calla fled in panic. To search for his bride, Daryl accepted a job at Jendryng University, only to find Calla among his students.
Estelle Turner caused a stir at the wedding of her stepsister Lucilla Turner and Kellan Branson, demanding that Kellan marry her. The Bransons present were all furious because they believed that Estelle caused the death of Kellan's younger sister. However, Kellan was afraid of affecting his company’s image, so he agreed to marry Estelle. After the two got married, Kellan did many things that hurt Estelle under Lucilla's instigation, and Estelle gradually lost her hope after being hurt again and again. Shipley Frazier appeared and comforted Estelle multiple times, which deepened the animosity between Kellan and Estelle. When everything was about to become irreversible, Kellan suddenly discovered that Lucilla was the culprit for his sister's death. He realized that he had wrongly blamed Estelle and began to make up for his mistake. However, Kellan was diagnosed with liver cancer. To make Estelle live a happy life, Kellan secretly divorced her. Estelle broke down and left. On the way, she learned about Kellan's deep love for her and decided to go back and wait for Kellan to wake up.
Due to her stepmother's scheme and her father's threat, Clara is forced to marry a man who has been in a vegetative state for a year instead of her half-sister. Everyone says Clara's marriage to Sawyer is a disaster, but on their wedding day, her mother-in-law gives her a ten-million-dollar bank card, and that night, Sawyer, who was supposed to be in a coma, slowly opens his eyes. Keywords: female oriented, face slapping, twist, drama
Clarissa Jones was about to marry her fiancé but was set up on her wedding night. After discovering the mastermind behind the plan, Clarissa's family instead arranged for her marriage to the heir of a wealthy conglomerate. Upon discovering the identity of his soon-to-be wife, Kieran Hasslehoff decided to investigate her background and help avenge the wrongs that she had experienced.
Eleanor unexpectedly gets pregnant after an encounter with Philip. They conceal their marriage at the company, yet misunderstandings multiply. She gradually discovers his love and care, letting her guard down. Helping each other through turmoil, they resolve conflicts and embrace newfound happiness, embarking on a new journey.
A love story between Madison and Steve who got married for reasons best known to them and how dare intervene. Steve is the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who is rumored to be an idler but the truth is, he is the owner and brain behind Magna technologies, one of the biggest technology company in the country. He married Madison to fulfill his mother's last wish and to provoke Madison to conceal their marriage, he pretended to be a jobless man while Madison married Steve for reasons best known to her. Madison and Steve had both hidden their identity from one another and had gotten married for reasons best known to them but fate has other plans for them as, during the span of their marriage, they gradually fall in love.
Chase, a well-known playboy, suddenly agreed to a marriage that the elite circle looked down upon. The elite were all shocked. One day, Chase, drunk, cornered Yvonne against the wall and, blushing and furious, exclaimed, "I've liked you for sixteen years! Can't you see that?"
In a chance encounter, SkyWave Group's CEO, Jasper Fowler, comes to the rescue of his former classmate, Cheryl Kimbley, who is being humiliated by a blind date. Years ago, Cheryl had bravely saved Jasper from bullies, marking their first encounter. Now, pressured to marry, Cheryl asks Jasper to pose as her boyfriend. He suggests a flash marriage, hiding his CEO identity to live with her as an ordinary man. Their marriage turns into a romance, filled with sweet and unexpected moments.
When drunk, Tess Stone had a one-night stand with her boss Mr. Henry Felix. They then got married with an agreement. Gradually, he got along with Tess and defended her at work. His mother always objected, though. She wanted her son to marry a rich girl instead. Soon, Tess was pregnant. But she misunderstood that Henry married her only because she looked like his ex-girlfriend who passed away. So, Tess faked her death, ran away from home, and gave birth to twins. Henry didn't believe she was dead and finally found her.
Henry Shank, the cold yet brilliant CEO, unexpectedly has a flash marriage with an intern, Cherry Anderson. Although their relationship is contractual at first, their time working together earns Cherry his admiration. As they overcome all obstacles together, they fall in love with each other and hold a grand wedding.
The wedding was about to start, but the groom still hadn’t shown up. The bride, Charlene Godwin, felt confused. Suddenly, the groom’s friend appeared and told Charlene that the groom was hanging out with another woman. Charlene was shocked, and the groom’s true color was gradually exposed. It turned out that the groom wanted to marry Charlene so soon because he wanted to get the Godwin family’s property. Charlene was so disappointed that she wanted to cancel the wedding. But then the groom, Caspar Jonah, suddenly showed up. He tried so hard to convince Charlene that he loved her, but Charlene no longer trusted her. Just when the two of them were stuck in a stalemate, Charlene suddenly announced her pregnancy, and Caspar was stunned. In the end, Charlene decided to leave and start a new life.
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.
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...
Anna, an independent aircraft mechanic, impulsively wed Dennis, the charming captain at Hargus Airlines. As they soar 30,000 feet in the air, their relationship unfolds. While facing professional biases as a female mechanic, Anna also wards off rivals vying for Dennis' heart. Little does she know that beneath their contract marriage lies a romantic secret from their academy days, waiting to be unearthed and reignite their love.
After years of being paralyzed, Alison miraculously regains the ability to walk. Eager to share the news with her husband Neil, she instead stumbles upon him in bed with their nanny. It turns out that Neil's betrayal runs deeper than an affair—he's been the mastermind behind Alison's condition all along. Determined to take revenge, Alison crosses paths with Lucy, a woman trapped in an abusive marriage. As they find solace in each other's struggles, these two women, both suffocated by darkness, decide to be each other's beacon of hope.
Evelyn and Charles's eight-year marriage had been nothing more than a sham, defined by a signed divorce agreement. He married her under duress, remaining faithful to his first crush, Vivian. Now, his grandfather demanded an heir for Charles to inherit the family fortune.
A beautiful heroine, victimized by her unwavering faith in love, is embroiled in a passionate and destructive romance. This is a gripping short drama of love and betrayal.
A year ago, on what was supposed to be her wedding day, she was set up by a scheming woman and her fiancé, making her marry the ugly and disabled CEO of the Lee family. A year later, she was drugged during a dinner with colleagues. As she stumbled out the door, she coincidentally fell into the CEO's arms. The CEO then realized that the wife he wanted to divorce was actually the woman he loved the most, and she was also his savior whom he had been searching for twenty years.
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.
Megan Johnson and Yannick Grant's arranged marriage ended in divorce. Two years later, they coincidentally meet. Yannick, unaware of Megan's identity, seeks her as a designer. Misunderstandings ensue, but their bond strengthens over time, leading to unexpected feelings between them.
At the engagement ceremony, Aviana Slater finds herself manipulated by her boyfriend, Leon Bray's family. Their elderly neighbor, Clare Pace, writes a check on the spot for 180 million as a dowry for her grandson, Rafael Stafford, to marry Aviana. Despite financial difficulties, Aviana agrees to the marriage, but Rafael misunderstands her to be a materialistic woman. Reluctantly, Rafael marries her and tries his best to conceal his true identity, leading to many humorous incidents. However, as they spend time together, he realizes his misunderstanding of Aviana, and he is slowly drawn to her. An accident exposes Rafael's identity, prompting Aviana to angrily ask for a divorce. After much difficulty, Rafael manages to reconcile with her. However, Aviana suggests keeping their relationship private to avoid special treatment from colleagues. As a result, the dignified billionaire CEO, Rafael Stafford, begins living a life of "seeking legitimacy" every day.
Determined to protect her lover from her troubled family, Annie stages a devastating breakup with Ethan, only to find their paths intertwined years later when a surprise reunion forces them to confront their unresolved feelings and their child she secretly bore.
The heiress Tamara Quinn catches her fiance cheating on her sister, and she has only three days left to find a new husband to secure her fortune. By chance, she has a one-night stand with an escort from a bar, Liam Garrison, but is caught by her sister. Tamara has no choice but to pretend that Liam is her new husband—a noble man from France. To solidify this deception, Tamara marries Liam by contract and trains him to fit into high society. Everytime Tamara faces difficulties, Liam secretly helps her. However, as their relationship grows intimate, Tamara finds out that her husband is not an escort. His true identity is a billionaire...
On the eve of wedding day, Casey finds her fiancé's affair with her half-sister, who's in her wedding dress for the next day! Left in high and dry, to ensure her wedding proceed as scheduled, she impulsively flashes a marriage to a hot stranger, whom she accidentally saves when he's in crisis. Casey, like everyone else, believes her contract husband is just an ordinary person. Two strangers' lives collide with sparks. They team up at the first sight and start to act as a powerful couple. Casey plots a revenge in a bold move by playing the video of her cheating fiancé at the wedding ceremony. It's a good start to her revenge. As Casey and Nicholas navigate this sham marriage, they find themselves drawn to each other in unexpected ways. However, the even bigger surprise comes: her new husband is Nicholas Johnson, who's a billionaire from the Johnson Group, and her boss.
Julie Tucker lives with her grandfather, who is her only family. Before he passes away, she is forced to marry a man she doesn't know. That man, Hans Jennings, has actually been interested in her for a while. Meanwhile, Julie's childhood friend, who is also her best friend Yuki Scott's brother, suddenly returns home after being gone for a long time. He seems to have some hidden secrets.
Yona Levin's dying, her boyfriend signed a contract with the Grim Reaper to trade in his life for her, with the condition that he would forget about her. When he fell in love with Yona again, it was the death of his boyfriend. Five years later, Yona appeared at the Chavez's banquet with her two children. At the moment when her boyfriend recovered his memory, the mistress stabbed Yona with a knife...
When Melody Stark, a brilliant 21st Century Medical Luminary, suddenly transmigrates into 1990s, she finds herself trapped in a marriage of convenience with Lucian Grant, a wheelchair-bound veteran hiding his true identity as the leader of the covert Ironclad Legion.
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.
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.
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.
Rebounding from betrayal by her ex, James, Sophia collides with Lucas in a whirlwind marriage. As she grapples with James's relentless pursuit versus Lucas's quiet intensity, their union ignites real sparks. As misunderstandings and rivals forge unshakable certainty, her love story outshines every shadow from the past.