bitter love

Nicole's daughter clung to life as husband Zack chose Yolanda's child over hers. After learning of Zack's deceptions, Nicole sought justice, leading to a public fallout with Yolanda. Amidst grief and Zack's infidelities, Nicole fought for her daughter's legacy. Zack's realization of his mistakes came too late, ending in his tragic demise. Nicole found new purpose in charity and love with Harrison.

Sherren, dedicated to anti-trafficking for fourteen years, found her kidnapped son Kevin, who rejected her due to loyalty to his adoptive parents. Kevin, under their manipulation, accused Sherren of corruption. Despite this, Sherren showered Kevin with love, eventually exposing the adoptive parents' true nature. Tragically, Sherren passed away before reconciliation. Kevin, taking up her cause, later became a hero in anti-trafficking.

Jennifer was originally a wealthy young lady who mistakenly thought Eldridge had helped her and fell in love with him. She concealed her identity, silently supporting the poor Eldridge. However, just as Eldridge was about to achieve success, he abandoned Jennifer to marry a wealthy young lady in order to advance his career. Eldridge and his family treated Jennifer 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 Eldridge back. Eldridge and his despicable family regretted their actions and tried to appease her, but it was too late. Jennifer loudly proclaimed to the world that Eldridge was unworthy of her. At the same time, Herschel, the man who was engaged to Jennifer in their childhood, found her and spared no effort to seek revenge on her behalf, fulfilling his wish and eventually winning her heart.

Ten years after Yancy Stuart vanished in a tragic hiking accident, her brother Jeffery finally found her, only to learn she had no memory of him. When Jeffery rescued Yancy from an abusive boyfriend, they agreed to reconnect despite her lost memories. Driven by guilt for not protecting her before, Jeffery worked to improve her life, but rebuilding their bond proved challenging. As they grew closer, Jeffery discovered they weren't biologically related. Embracing his feelings, he confessed his love. Together, they overcame adversaries, media scrutiny, and personal struggles, ultimately forming a strong and loving family.

Laura married Felix for love, but this scoundrel not only plotted to murder her to seize her family's wealth but also killed her parents. Luckily, Laura survived, underwent plastic surgery, and changed her identity to become Felix's personal secretary, Mandy. During her quest for revenge, she discovered that her childhood friend Tedric deeply loved her. Tedric helped her in her pursuit of vengeance, ultimately sending Felix to prison.

Esther Yale grew up relying solely on her father, Edmund Yale, after her mother, May Dayne, left the family. Years of overwork took a toll on her health, and Esther developed cancer. Struggling to afford her father's medical expenses, she reluctantly sought help from her estranged mother, who had built a new life for herself. However, her attempt to reconnect was met with staunch opposition from her grandfather. After Edmund's tragic passing, Esther, burdened by grief and resentment, accepted a job as a caregiver in the Dayne Residence. Immersed in her mother's world, she began to uncover the depths of May's hidden love and sacrifices. Slowly, Esther's hatred gave way to understanding and forgiveness. When faced with a terminal diagnosis, Esther made the ultimate sacrifice to save her younger brother, leaving behind a legacy of love and reconciliation.

The youngest female investor on Finance District refuses an arranged marriage with the Golden family. After a drunken night and being drugged, she's saved by her secret admirer and actual fiance, Keir Golden. He pretends to be a poor sugar baby, letting Clara "keep" him. A year later, when family business troubles force Clara to accept the arranged marriage, she tries to break it off with Keir, only to discover her sugar baby is actually her powerful fiance who saves her from the scheming McDowell family.

Nolan drunkenly rushed home, blaming Heather, his mother, for stopping him from being with Winona in the past. Now, the Shaw family had become the richest in the city, and he had missed the opportunity to be a wealthy son-in-law. In the midst of their argument, Nolan killed Heather by accident. And then Heather was reborn. Nolan chose to leave his stable job to pursue Winona. Heather agreed but coldly laughed at his decision. After he left, she began to dress up, determined that this time she would live for herself rather than for her son. She later got married to Sam. When Sam returned to the company, he learned that Heather’s son, Nolan, was dating Winona, who was connected to one of his subordinate's partnerships. He instructed his assistant to subtly assist the Shaw family. At a banquet, Heather faced humiliation, but Sam fiercely defended her while concealing his identity as a global billionaire. It wasn’t until the final reveal that he disclosed his true status.

Gifted with musical talent from a young age, Evelyn Pearson wins a newcomer's championship and receives a confession from her boyfriend Zac Parker. She then steps back from the spotlight to write songs for Zac's entertainment company. Later, when Zac grows tired of her and starts an affair with his new love interest Autumn Hopper, Evelyn is forced to break up with him. Having come to her senses, Evelyn decides to debut on her own merit. With Corey Simpson's help, she makes a comeback and rises to become a superstar.

Lowell, the CEO of Wonder Group, gave up his career and walked away from everything for love—marrying Lillian. For years, he believed he had found happiness. But everything changed when Lillian's first love, Karl Scott, returned to their hometown. The moment they reunited, old feelings quickly reignited, and before long, the two were entangled in a secret affair. To make matters worse, even Lowell and Lillian's son began growing closer to Karl, treating him like more of a father than Lowell himself. Faced with his wife's betrayal and his son's rejection, Lowell endured the pain in silence—again and again. But eventually, something in him broke. Tired of being taken for granted, he made a decision: he would end the marriage and reclaim everything that was rightfully his. In the end, when Lowell revealed his true, wealthy background and calmly filed for divorce, Lillian was left in shock—and full of regret.

Rihanna injures Gael, CEO of Doyle Group, and mistakenly believes she has caused him to lose his ability to have children. Out of responsibility, she chooses to marry him. But Gael has secretly loved her for many years. He decides to conceal his "medical condition," seizing the opportunity to be close to her, and begins a sweet love story with Rihanna where marriage comes before love.

Shiela Carter suffered betrayal in her marriage, and she divorced her ex-husband by selling him two million and one dollars to start a new life. She opened a restaurant using her excellent culinary skills and won the heart of Zachary Goodwin, CEO of Goodwin Group. As they faced harassment from her ex-husband's family and Sharon Jennings, their relationship deepens. Zachary's mother supported them, and when Shiela's identity as an heiress of the Carter family was revealed, they ultimately overcame obstacles and lived happily ever after.

Dong Jian was a beggar who lost her parents while fleeing from a flood. She was nearly beaten to death after accidentally touching the sleeve of Ruyan Wei, the daughter of the Chancellor. She met Prince Zhao, who had been framed by Prince Shen and Chancellor Wei and became a sex slave with broken legs. He saved her life by giving her a pancake, and in return, she became his loyal guard dog. On the day Zhao ascended to the throne, they killed countless people, and the hall was filled with blood. But Zhao committed suicide in Dong's arms. Devastated, Dong killed herself too, but instead of staying dead, she traveled back to a time when Zhao was still a prince with healthy legs. In this life, Dong rose from being a beggar to become Prince Zhao's maid, eliminating his enemies in advance. Dong uncovered the Chancellor's collusion with Prince Shen. To protect himself, Prince Shen abandoned the Chancellor. When Dong thought everything was on the right track, the unexpected arrival of Leon, a holy monk, saw through that she was a time-traveler. Dong had hoped to see her savior, Zhao, live a peaceful life and ascend to the throne, which would be enough for her. But she didn't realize that she had already become Zhao's redemption and the love of his life.

Fiona Judd falls victim to a scheme that leads to a one-night stand with Caleb Price. When she becomes pregnant, they enter into a hasty marriage but keep their relationship hidden at work. Ironically, this secrecy causes Fiona, the legitimate wife of the CEO, to be mistakenly branded as his mistress. Throughout these challenges, Caleb remains devoted, repeatedly coming to her rescue from difficult situations. Despite the misunderstandings and obstacles, their genuine feelings for each other eventually triumph, proving that true love can overcome any adversity.

D-list actress Mia and billionaire Yale found themselves accidentally married due to a mix-up. Posing as an ordinary office worker, Yale moved in with Mia and won her heart. Behind the scenes, he quietly assisted her in dealing with her gambling-addicted mother and a rival actress who was determined to bully her, helping Mia secure a leading role. Later, Yale's mother teamed up with his former blind date, Sherry, to pressure Mia into a divorce. Sherry even plotted against Yale's mother, but Yale intervened just in time to stop her. In the end, he earned his family's approval and cherished Mia as the love of his life.

Dongliang, Xichuan, and Beiqin formed a tripartite balance of power, with constant strife. Xichuan's Chancellor, Liang Kong, was elderly and on the brink of death. At this juncture, Yi Lin traveled back in time with modern military supplies. Swearing to aid them, he used modern resources to help Liang win the war and unify the world. With his forward-thinking wisdom and abundant supplies, Yi not only won the heartfelt loyalty of generals but also gained Liang's deep respect. He and Yinzhu Guan gradually fell in love, pledging to marry on the day of victory. However, Xichuan was not a united front. The capital's aristocratic interest groups, led by Rang Liu, constantly create obstacles, posing significant challenges to Liang and Yi's campaign...

Celia grew up in an orphanage. After being reunited with her family, her mother passed away during a bitter divorce. The orphan girl she adopted, Nancy, turned out to be a matchmaker who accidentally bound Celia to her cold CEO boss, Henry. Haunted by childhood trauma, Henry was physically allergic to women, rendering his blind dates disastrous—until he met Celia and relentlessly pursued her. Mistaking his avoidance of others as disinterest in women and fearing their professional ties, Celia fled and even tried to quit. They forged a marriage pact to cure his condition, but their fragile bond was sabotaged by Celia's stepsister. With Nancy's schemes and Henry's grandmother's support, their relationship deepened. When Celia's childhood friend returned, declaring their love a "fake crush." Could their fragile bond survive?

Sharon, chairwoman of the Zeller Group, and her husband lost their child Hector when he was a child. They poured all their love into the adopted boy, Howard. Even after Hector was returned to them, Sharon continued to favor Howard, granting him the right to inherit the family business. However, she never expected that Howard would attempt to kill her. On the brink of death, she finally saw through his wicked nature and swore that if given another chance, she would make amends to her true child. Miraculously, her wish is granted—when she opens her eyes again, she finds herself back three years in the past.