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Pennies to Pearls

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.엑스

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유명 감독의 작품에 캐스팅되며 행복한 앞날만을 꿈꾸던 연극영화과 여신 지연, 그녀는 절친이었던 유미로 인해 한순간에 나락으로 떨어진다. 유미는 딥페이크로 만든 지연과 박 교수의 성관계 영상을 유포했을 뿐만 아니라, 지연의 남자친구 건우와도 바람을 피운다. 이에 지연은 자신에게 유미의 정체를 알려준 학과 조교 수호와 함께 유미에게 복수를 결심한다. [STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD]

Meant-to-Be Deal

Lily, in order to get back her mother's bracelet, was forced to marry Miles in place of her stepsister and discovered that he was a tycoon. With the support of him, Lily took revenge on her family. During this process, she developed true affection for Miles and his daughter. In the end, the they formed a happy family.

위험한 계약 연애

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임수연은 외할머니의 병원비를 마련하기 위해 ‘일일 여자 친구’ 알바를 시작했다. 한번은 재벌 2세 지도윤의 ‘일일 여자 친구’를 하다가 성폭행 당할 뻔한 걸, 학교에서 악명 높기로 유명한 양아치 최태우가 나타나 구해주면서 두 사람의 인연이 시작된다. 첫 만남 후, 최태우는 ‘헌터’라는 신분으로 임수연한테 30일짜리 여자 친구를 ‘주문’하고 그녀의 주위를 어슬렁거린다. 신사 가면을 쓴 ‘헌터’는 마침내 신분이 탄로 나면서 가면 아래 진짜 모습ㅡ포식자임을 들키고 마는데, 자신이 사냥감인 걸 알아챈 임수연은 두려움에 도망치려고 했으나, 외할머니의 병원비로 협박하는 최태우에 결국 굴복하고 계약 연애를 이어간다. STORYMATRIX PTE.LT

From Dust to Pearl

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.

해야만 하는 쉐어하우스

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19금 연애 예능 <해야만 하는 쉐어하우스>에 대타로 출연한 주연! 그런데, 매일 침대 메이트가 바뀌고 1일 1회 스킨쉽이 필수라고? 쭈뼛대며 들어간 쉐어하우스에는 전 애인 인호, 다정한 재희, 섹시한 세헌이 주연을 기다리고 있다. 게다가 차례대로 입주하는 그들의 X들까지… 아찔한 규칙을 활용해 그녀에게 다가오는 출연자들. 로맨스 vs 상금, 본능과 이성 사이 주연의 아슬아슬한 선택이 시작된다. [STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD]

Billionaire's Cute Darling

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.

그의 비밀 무사로 살면서

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어릴 적 연왕 연태온에게 거둬져 그의 비밀 무사가 된 심주련은 십 년간 연왕의 심복으로 지내며 금지된 사랑에 빠진다. 그러다가 연태온에게 버림받고 연왕비 소청란에게 처참히 짓밟히던 중, 청우각을 통해 자신이 연태온의 아버지가 멸문에 이르게 한 심씨 가문의 마지막 생존자임을 알게 된다. 복수를 결심한 심주련은 베일에 싸인 청우각 각주 하무율과 만나면서 십 년 전 피의 진실과 운명의 사랑을 동시에 마주하게 된다. 갖은 고생 끝에 두 사람은 원수의 목을 베고 진정한 사랑을 찾게 되는데...STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD

A Heart Only She Could Touch

Wendy Jensen grew up unloved and alone. One wrong move, and she ended up tied to Miles Quinn. He was cold, distant, and feared by everyone, including her. But the more he saw her, the harder he fell. When her friend tried to confess his feelings for her, Miles stepped in, took her hand, and never let go.

이번 생, 집착남 곁에 남겠다

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전생에서 대학생이었던 심유경은 나쁜 약혼남 조윤성의 속임수에 넘어가 모든 재산을 조윤성에게 양도한다. 그런데 알고 보니 조윤성은 이미 심유경의 아빠 심대웅, 계모 김혜영, 의붓언니 심미연과 한편이 되어 재산을 빼돌리려는 계획을 세웠던 것이었는데... 이때 살아생전 심유경에게 집착하던 송현성이 나타나 악당 네 명을 모두 처단하고 독주를 마신 후 심유경을 따라 죽는다. 그제야 심유경은 비로소 자신을 노리개로 보는 줄로만 알았던 송현성이 진심으로 자신을 사랑했단 걸 깨닫게 된다. 그렇게 심유경은 후회와 증오에 사로잡혀 맹세한다.다시 태어난다면 반드시 송현성과 결혼하겠다고...STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD

From Dumped to Mrs.Billionaire

Evelyn entered into a whirlwind marriage with a stranger named Vincent to escape her jerk ex-boyfriend, Tyler. She expected her married life to be mundane and uneventful, but to her surprise, this stranger turned out to be from an ultra-wealthy family!

윤 도련님의 멋쁨 폭발 첫사랑

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윤성빈은 어릴 때 공부하기를 몹시 싫어해 성빈의 엄마는 비슷한 또래인 이지유를 그의 과외 선생님으로 데려온다. 성빈은 지유에게 많은 장점을 배우며, 덕분에 자기 관리를 철저히 하고 공부에 대한 열정을 갖게 된다. 그리고 훗날 반드시 지유와 결혼하겠다고 결심한다. 어른이 된 성빈은 업계의 거물급 기업가가 되어 세계 갑부에 이름을 올리게 되고 그는 성공을 거둔 직후 바로 시골로 지유를 찾아가 청혼을 하려 하는데…STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD

His Bite Mark

Six years after a painful misunderstanding tore them apart, Tyler Grant and Emily Warren cross paths again. Though Tyler believed he hated Emily, he soon realizes his feelings never faded. Risking everything for each other, they embark on a journey of forgiveness and healing, overcoming the past to rediscover love.

이혼을 말한 건 나였지만

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결혼 후, 3년간 냉전을 이어오던 중 완강히 이혼하겠다는 임서영의 말에 비로소 후회에 눈시울이 붉어지는 주태훈이었다. 주태훈을 매정한 바람둥이라고만 생각한 임서영은 결혼한 후에야 그가 얼마나 무자비한 사람인지 깨닫게 되는데... 그가 자신을 사랑한다고 믿었지만, 갑작스럽게 일방적인 이별 통보를 받은 뒤에야 자신의 일편단심의 마음은 웃음거리에 불과했으며, 모두 착각이었다는 걸 알게 된다. 그가 진정으로 사랑한 사람은 처음부터 다른 사람이었다는 것을 말이다. 3년이란 계약 결혼 기간이 끝나자, 임서영은 결혼반지를 남기고 이혼 합의서에 서명한 뒤, 뒤도 돌아보지 않고 두 사람의 신혼집을 떠난다.STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD

Mr. and Mrs. Mill

Top agent Susie Bell is looking for a way out and follows her organization's plan to go on a blind date with the mysterious chairman of Sky Group, Grant Miller. Both of them mistakenly think the other is their blind date and end up getting married quickly. In the end, the villains are brought to justice, and Susie and Grant live happily ever after.

남사친이 재벌이었다

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동네에서 카페를 운영하며 평화로운 일상을 보내던 ‘지수’는, 남친 두현이 바람피는 현장을 적발한 것도 모자라 그 남친이 자기 명의로 조폭에게 빌린 거액의 빚까지 혼자 떠안게 된다. 빚쟁이 조폭들이 집과 카페에 수시로 들이닥치는 상황에서, 대학시절 동기이자 평소 한심하게만 보던 백수 남사친 ‘필립’에게 한집에 같이 살면서 지켜달라고 부탁하게 되고.지수의 어려움을 알게된 백수 남사친 필립은 어느날 갑자기 멋지게 수트를 빼입고 나타나,새로운 건물주가 되었다면서 건물 진상의 문제를 해결하고, 쓰레기 전 남친 두현을 잡아내면서 악독했던 조폭 빚쟁이들의 문제도 해결해내버린다...[STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD]

Thorns of Desire

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.

그 남자의 미친 사랑

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재벌 2세 민수혁은 우연한 기회에 대학을 막 졸업한 강별을 만나 첫눈에 반해 과격하고 맹렬한 애정 공세를 펼친다. 하지만 민수혁이 발동한 상업 전쟁으로 아빠를 자살로 잃게 된 강별은 민수혁을 철천지원수로 여기며 극도로 거부한다. 미친 남자의 과격한 공격과 이에 완강하게 반항하는 여자의 쫄깃쫄낏한 밀당이 벌어진다. 결국 강별은 민수혁의 협박에 결혼까지 하게 되는데, 결혼 후에도 그녀는 민수혁 마수에서 벗어나려고 발버둥을 치지만 그 과정에서 점점 민수혁에게 사랑을 느끼게 된다. [STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD]

Blazing Claim

Selena is abandoned by her fiance, Vincent, who skips the engagement party due to an affair. Heartbroken, she enters a whirlwind marriage with Ash, the CEO of every woman’s dreams in the city. When Vincent tries to win her back, Ash shields her. Their marriage turns out to be the culmination of Ash's ten-year secret infatuation.

도련님, 사모님이 또 도망갔는데요?

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“내 아내는 시골 여자라 멋을 모르니까 괴롭히지 마!”장관 집안 큰 도련님이 시골 여자라 칭하는 여자 때문에 명문가 여자들은 도대체 누가 누굴 괴롭힌다는 건지 어이가 없을 뿐이다.“내 아내는 온화하고 부드러워서 의술도, 사격도, 아무것도 할 줄 몰라!”그럼 작은 사모님이 치료했던 환자들과 작은 사모님의 총에 맞아 죽은 사람들은 뭐지? 장관 집안 큰 도련님은 과연 눈이 삔 걸까?“내 아내는 소심하고 자상한 여자라 남편을 하늘처럼 떠받들어서 내 말에는 절대 토를 달지 않아!”장관 집안 큰 도련님은 바닥에 무릎을 꿇고 호기로운 얼굴로 큰소리친다. 정말 낯가죽이 두꺼운 도련님이다. [STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD]

An Arrangement of Hearts

After a chance encounter, Charlotte and Edward enter a contract marriage to help their families. As they face life’s challenges together, Edward’s warmth and support draw them closer, turning their arrangement into love. Through trials and growth, they ultimately find happiness together. Adapted from Fanqie Novel My CEO Darling

사랑해서는 안 될 사이

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남편의 불륜녀의 오빠와 거부할 수 없는 사랑에 빠지다.사랑해서는 안 되는 이유만 가득한 두 남녀의 거부할 수 없는 끌림과 위험한 러브 스토리.[STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD]

I'm Drunk, Kiss Me!

After discovering Rose Lark wasn’t their biological daughter, the Hills kicked her out, taking Mary Hill in. Betrayed by her childhood sweetheart, James Knoll, Rose hit rock bottom. She ended up in a compromising situation with Henry Bach, who’d loved her secretly for years. He later schemed to marry her.

동생 대신 화친에 나선 공주

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장공주 한나은과 대장군 배지후는 전생에 원수처럼 서로를 미워했다. 성이 함락되던 날, 배지후는 한나은을 지키기 위해 온몸에 화살을 맞고 쓰러지며 죽음 직전에 ‘다음 생에는 다시는 그녀와 엮이지 않게 해달라’는 유언을 남긴다. 한나은 역시 모든 희망을 잃고 성루 위에서 몸을 던져 순국한다. 하지만 기적처럼 두 사람은 다시 환생했고, 이번 생에서 한나은은 그 약속을 지키기 위해 배지후와 자신의 인연을 끊고, 동생 한은해와 혼인할 수 있도록 물러서기로 결심한다. 심지어 스스로 황제에게 청을 올려 동생 대신 흉노와의 화친 사절로 떠나겠다고 나선다. STORYMATRIX PTE.LTD

Her Bump Conquers a Billionaire

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.

Bloom for You

After eight years apart, Vivian Sullivan met Xavier Sterling again—only to face his icy demeanor as if she were a stranger. Nobody knew she'd loved him since senior year. Nobody knew he'd loved her too. Two secret hearts met on the long-awaited reunion.

Savage Touch

After losing her parents, Joy Quinn is imprisoned by her uncle and forced into marriage. Desperate, she escapes—only to encounter Blaine Sullivan, whose heart stirs for the first time in twenty-nine years. Resolved, he takes Joy to his home and vows to love and protect her forever. (Adapted from the novel The Rough Roommate & His Tamed Darling, written by Xiang Qiao and co-produced by Fanqie Novel.)

The Hidden Truth

Jane Gray has a child because of a one-night stand and marries Eric Bailey secretly for her family’s interests. She comes home to look for her son. She gets entangled with Eric romantically while the Woods have it in for her. With difficulty, she finds her child and a man who loves her.

Mrs. Stein You've Been Tricked

After being emotionally hurt, Marina Scott has a one-night stand with Leo Stein. To protect her family’s reputation, they get married. After many twists and turns, Marina discovers Leo has secretly loved her for years. Finally, they fall in love and resolve both business and family issues.

Love Starts From a Honey Trap

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.

Twisted Fates of the Heiress

Once a privileged heiress, Violet Rivers secretly dated Arthur Simmons but left him behind. After her family's downfall, she's forced into an engagement with rebellious Henry Foster. Fate intervenes when a car accident reunites her with Arthur—now Henry's uncle—entangling Violet in love, rivalry, and family secrets.

Frostbitten Roses

Jason and Lynn decided to get married to avoid their families’ persistent pressure. However, during their time together, the two gradually fell in love with each other. When the truth came to light and the two thought they had finally found happiness, an unexpected incident occurred.

Divorce Interrupted By Bullet Comments

Nina Shire loved Xavier while married to Hades Quinn for convenience. However, when she tried to divorce Hades, bullet comments told her not to do that, or she'd die tragically. Finally, she discovered Xavier's true colors and found everlasting love with Hades.

Million-dollar Substitute

Cheryl Cole was the substitute for the unforgettable love of George Jones, the richest man in Riverton. She dated him for two years, receiving one million dollar every month. On the surface, she seemed to bear the emotional pain, but in reality, she enjoyed the wealth. When George's unforgettable love returned and they planned to get married, Cheryl chose to leave gracefully and start enjoying her own life. George found out that Cheryl wasn't sad without him; instead, she was living a happy life and even had a new boyfriend. George started to make a lot of effort to win Cheryl back.

Hidden Hearts, Twisted Fates

When powerful heir Charles Walker vanishes, small-town Emily Rivers escapes a forced marriage by impulsively wedding a mysterious, injured stranger—unaware he’s actually Charles. As their worlds collide, secrets unravel and love sparks, forging an unexpected bond that defies their differences and changes both their destinies.

Payback in Pearls

During her first visit, Lydia is mistaken for Nora by Chester's mistress, Vivian, who slaps her with 300 grand, demanding a divorce. After finding out about Chester’s false affections and his use of her money to fund his affair, Lydia sends Nora away and takes the helm to make her treacherous son and his lover pay.

Velvet Chains

Zoey's reckless night leads her into bed with a prestigious tycoon. The ruthless, cold Mr. Moore becomes obsessed with her after their encounter, forcing her to wed him. A legal contract binds their vastly different destinies—one from humble beginnings, the other wielding immense wealth—as sparks of love ignite between them.

Bound by Debt, Destined for Love

To pay off her family's debts, Keyla Cline secretly married Davon Wells. When she got her dream job, she found Lisa Kinston, her archenemy, was her subordinate! After handling Lisa, Keyla faced another hurdle when her high school classmate impersonated her. Ultimately, she overcame all challenges and found happiness with Davon.

The Pawn's Checkmate

To secure an investment, Sophia's parents forced her to stay with her boyfriend, Lucas, which led to Sophia being harmed by his idealized first love. At her lowest point, Ethan steps in, offering her a way out through a marriage contract. Adapted from Fanqie Novel The Ultimate Devotion

Romantic Kisses

Sandy Froster was fostered in the Hanks family. She was naive and thought she loved Jim Hanks. To save reputation, the Hanks family forced her to go abroad. Five years later, Sandy let go of her feelings for Jim and chose to return home as her best friend was ill. She met Justin Evans at work, and they fell in love.

Falling for His Heartbeat

On the way to marry her boyfriend, John Rivers, Nancy Summers is involved in a tragic accident. John's heart is transplanted into CEO Ethan Hale. To stay close to her late boyfriend's heart, Nancy marries Ethan, unaware that he has his own hidden agenda for marrying her. Little do they know, everything is part of a larger conspiracy.

Reset My Love Target

Jack Lee time-leaps to his confession day—but shocks everyone by pursuing Claire Gordon, his classmate's mother. A mysterious system grants him power, yet a hotel banquet turns his victory into a scandal. When even Claire doubts him, Jack reveals his true strength. The ice queen finally speaks—and nothing will be the same.

Our Secret Identities

Gwen Winston, the Winstons' daughter, was eagerly anticipating finally meeting her online boyfriend of five years in person. However, to her dismay, it became apparent that her boyfriend had mistakenly assumed she was just a waitress. To add to the irony, it turned out that her boyfriend, whom Gwen had believed to be a humble bricklayer, was actually the CEO of a company owned by the Mcgees.

Unbending She

Silas Dudley and Blythe Shepard were separated by a misunderstanding, only to reunite years later in the workplace. Silas, still harboring feelings for Blythe, begins to pursue her, but quickly learns she has a boyfriend. Determined to win her back, Silas devises a plan to disrupt Blythe's relationship. However, Blythe fights back, refusing to be manipulated. After a series of ups and downs, Silas humbles himself, falling deeply in love. Together, they face the challenges that lie ahead.

Roses in the Ledger

Carys Hinton marries Zevon Winslet because her family owes money to his. However, Carys longs for a sincere and free love, so after paying off the debt, she asks Zevon for a divorce. After the divorce, Zevon realizes that he has feelings for Carys, and Carys also discovers that her savior is actually Zevon. In the end, the two reconcile and get back together.

Cherie’s Revenge

Campus belle Cherie Lufkin was surprised to find that her brother and childhood sweetheart had tied her to a weight-loss system and a learning system to benefit Stella Clark, a financially strapped girl. As a result, the harder she worked, the more Stella benefited. Realizing the truth, Cherie set out on her revenge...

When Cupid Arrived with Him

Stella Shawn, a young healing prodigy, arrives in the city to honor her grandmother's dying wish—to marry a stranger. But Victor Frank, the ruthless CEO, scoffs at the marriage arrangement—until he recognizes her as the angel who saved him years ago. Then, he shocks the entire city by marrying her overnight.

Echoes from the Future

Emily Shaw, deeply in love, faces humiliation from Charles Foster’s family and a car accident. Five years later, she wakes up as his wife and mother to his child. As she uncovers the past, tangled fates draw them closer. Just as love blooms, Emily returns to the past—where destiny awaits their reunion.

The Loving Mr. Lloyd

She decides to raise her child alone, but he has leukemia and is in desperate need of a bone marrow donor. Should she beg Mr. Lloyd for help?

Childhood Sweetheart Strikes Back

After dying in an accident caused by her ex, Jolin Quentin comes back to her college year and chooses to start over. She reconnects with her childhood friend Ethan Quinn, unaware he's loved her for years. As they fall in love, her ex is left with nothing but regret.

The Escape Plan

Lilah Bryan and her bestie Chaya Yoder are transmigrated into a novel as villainesses. No escape plan? No money? No problem! She decides to milk the system! But why does the supposedly celibate man look at her with such passion in his eyes? One kiss and one night later, she's pregnant. So much for celibacy!

The Heartbreak Pact

In exchange for Lena's father's life-saving favor, Zane was forced to wed her. After Zane's first love, Sia, returned, Lena's heart began to ache and she decided to get a divorce. Amidst all of this, Lena realized the reality of her father's death and chose to live only for herself.

Eight Years Later, We Meet Again

Natalie Carter's world crumbled overnight when her parents passed away, and she went abroad. When she came home years later, Jason Lloyd emerged, not just her bestie's brother anymore, but a steadfast shadow refusing to leave her side, his gaze burning so intensely it threatened to dissolve her resolve.

Between Clouds and Hearts

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.

Fragile Fire

Stella Lane, Westvale University's admired yet struggling campus queen, lost her parents in a tragedy caused by Hunter Carter. Years later, Hunter secretly protects her, but she fears him from the past. To save her grandma, Stella becomes a contract girlfriend—only to find Hunter is her employer, sparking an unexpected romance.

Pampered in Her Dreams

Nora Simon time-travels to be Harris Simon's sister. While avoiding the engagement to Julian Foster, she mistakenly pursues him as a toy boy. Mending ties with Harris, she promotes Ian Morris at Star Entertainment. After twists, Nora finds Julian's true identity. They reconcile and find happiness together.

Where Flowers Bloom

Four years ago, Fraser Charles fled abroad on his wedding day to Caroline John. Four years later, Fraser returned to find Caroline, who had become a divorce lawyer, representing him in his divorce case, unaware that Caroline is his wife! Caroline, unaware of Fraser's identity, accepts the case, leading to a series of amusing and unexpected events.

Switched Destinies

A murder case sends the rich young lady's life on a wild rollercoaster ride. One girl is kidnapped and forced to change her name, living under someone else's roof. Another girl seizes an opportunity to take her place. By chance, through one opportunity and an object, the mystery of the real and fake identities begins to unfold.

Wrongly Married My Mr. Right

Noah Smith and Hannah Hania both believe they are meeting their arranged marriage partners, only to discover after obtaining their marriage certificatethat they have made a mistake. Earlier, during a robbery, Noah, masked at the time, saved Hannah but kept his identity a secret and later proposed a divorce. Hannah wishes to wait until after her grandfather's passing before divorcing, so they agree to a private separation for one month. As time goes on, they realize that their connection was destined from the very beginning.

Whispers of the Past

Hailey Jade, manipulated by her scheming sister Sherly, spent a passionate night with Thomas Gale, the wealthiest man in Preah, resulting in the birth of their child. However, due to Sherly's deceit, Hailey was led to believe the child had died. Five years later, under intense pressure from her mother to marry and have children, Hailey decided to rent a cute child to bring home. Unbeknownst to her, the child she hired, Andrew, was actually her own son.

True Hearts Behind the Deal

Framed by her vicious stepmother, Leigh Motley was sent to prison, where she got tortured and almost miscarried... After serving her time, she was desperate for revenge. Thus, she went all out to get close to Neal Carter, her cousin's fiancé and the most powerful man in town. Finally, they struck a deal. Yet, things took a twist—Neal gradually fell for her and just wouldn't let her go...

Fallen Again

Years later, Rachel met James again—now his lowly vendor. Though she wanted to leave the past behind, his persistent aid stirred old feelings. But his scornful remark, "Poor girl," made her resign instantly. When they next met, his confession shattered like rain-lashed petals under her refusal.