empire of favor: the power play

After a car accident in which he saved an orphan girl, the chairman of Vance Group, Ansel Vance, suffers from amnesia and becomes separated from his family. He adopts the orphan girl, Amy Bennett, and takes on the identity of a labor worker named Bryant Bennett. Eighteen years later, Amy, eager to marry into the Vance family, looks down on Bryant and even severs their father-daughter relationship, unaware that Bryant is, in fact, the long-lost head of the Vance family, the very family she’s trying to marry into.

Jeana Dylan and her husband were in love for 7 years and married for 5, only to find him having an affair. She then discovered that the past 7 years were all a scam. The man she slept next to every night was only after her family's wealth. After her pain, she decided to retaliate. She joined forces with the mistress, set a trap for her husband, lured him into investing, and made him return all the transferred assets. She also uncovered her husband's secret family and son outside. When everyone was gathered, Jeana let them fight amongst themselves. In the end, Sean Finn was jailed for attempted murder, Lucy Leon lost everything and almost got killed by him, Nina Finn was drowning in debt and forced to pay with her body, and the malicious mother-in-law suffered a stroke and was left unattended. As for Jeana, she reunited with Aaron Grant, the man she liked 10 years ago, and started a new life.

Esme Olsen and Nate Blair are childhood sweethearts, destined to be together—until the real Lane heir returns, forcing Nate out. They vow to reunite, but the next day, Esme is diagnosed with leukemia. Afraid of holding him back, she chooses to recover before seeking him out or quietly disappear. Unaware of her illness, her greedy father hires thugs to attack Nate and convinces him that Esme no longer loves him. Five years later, he returns as a powerful tycoon, determined to claim her as his own. Love and resentment clash, but in the end, the truth sets them free.

Luis Earl and his three siblings were born into a poor rural family, where despite their humble existence, they found happiness together. However, tragedy struck when their parents drowned unexpectedly, leaving the already struggling family shattered. At just 10 years old, Luis found himself unable to care for his younger siblings alone. In desperation to ensure their safety, he endured great pain and begged others to take them in, a decision that would separate them for 20 years. Over the next two decades, Luis lost contact with his siblings due to life's changes. Consumed by guilt, regret, and remorse, he blamed himself for their separation and dedicated 20 years to finding them again. Their paths converged once more when Luis's younger sister, Anna, returned as the chairperson of the Earl Group.

To ease her grandmother's worries, Jessica Lewis agreed to marry Zachary Gray, the grandson of her grandmother’s friend. However, their wedding day didn't unfold as planned. Nonetheless, they managed to secure their marriage certificate, thanks to Zachary’s mother. Three years later, Zachary returns from abroad and crosses paths with Jessica at a project bidding conference, yet neither recognizes the other. Jessica's professionalism leads her to outshine Zachary and secure the project. Aware of her husband's return, Jessica even prepares a gift for him. Unfortunately, she didn't manage to meet him because of work commitments. Meanwhile, Zachary feels disappointed by being stood up by his wife. Upon discovering that Jessica has been caring for his grandmother for the past three years, he decides to give her another chance. They agree to discuss matters at a party. However, a series of events, including an international business conference, a reunion party, and an earthquake, perpetuate misunderstandings between Zachary and Jessica, straining their relationship.

Yanxing Shen, born into a military family and serving as a female general, was granted the honor of becoming a consort in the imperial palace by the emperor. Upon learning of this, Consort Ning, the most favored consort of the palace, framed Yanxing, leading to the overnight massacre of her entire family. Seeking justice from the emperor, Yanxing found that instead of punishing Consort Ning, he stripped her of her title as a female general. Carrying a deep-seated grudge, Yanxing resolutely embarked on a path of revenge, determined to seek justice for herself. From an official courtesan, she ascended to become a palace lady, and then replaced Consort Ning as the most favored consort. Just as she finally avenged herself, she discovered that her true enemy was someone else.

Three years ago, during a fiery incident at Golden Grove where Shannon Bowen caught her half-sister Penny Bowen and Randy Bell in an affair, Shannon lost her mother's jade pendant while rescuing Wayne Pratt, the eldest son of the Pratt family. Despite Wayne losing sensation in his legs due to the fire, he couldn't forget Shannon's bravery and proposed to her. With their hidden secrets, they embarked on a life of mutual testing and support.

Zoey Nance was framed and lost the trust of her beloved. Her husband, Jace Foster, mistakenly believed that Zoey betrayed him, leading to a tumultuous mix of love and hatred. Under the manipulation of a third party, Julia, the misunderstandings between them deepened, ultimately resulting in their son's congenital heart condition worsening to a life-threatening state. When the truth finally came to light, and the mastermind behind the deceit faced consequences, Zoey vanished from Jace's world forever, taking their son with her.

Cellist Summer, suffering from a terminal illness, returned to her homeland. Before her passing, in order to secure a future for her child, she reluctantly sought out her bodyguard husband, whom she had unexpectedly married four years earlier. After overcoming numerous challenges, their relationship ultimately reached a perfect resolution.

The short drama follows the lives of Sandy Wood and Dave Carter, shedding light on the complex and often conflicting aspects of family duty. Before their marriage, Dave is hailed by everyone as a reliable, dutiful man, someone who embodies devotion and is expected to become the perfect husband. Yet, once married, Sandy begins to see another side of him. His so-called "honesty" masks a deeper flaw - blind, unquestioning obedience to his parents. Dave sacrifices their marriage and Sandy's happiness, putting his parents' wishes above all else. His submission leaves him helpless in the face of family tensions, and it forces Sandy to endure constant injustice and pressure from her in-laws. Over time, this silent suffering builds until Sandy reaches her breaking point and finds the courage to break her silence, seeking change and her own liberation.

Juliet, the president of a top financial conglomerate, hides her identity for love. She silently gives her all for seven years, only to be abandoned by her profit-driven boyfriend, Charles. To get revenge on Charles, she has a flash marriage with Charles' boss, Tristian. At an upcoming banquet, Charles is about to face this new couples...

Finally out of Jail, with only $5 in her pocket, Jane end up at "Parasides", a strip club at downtown of Los Angeles. She wants to start her new life here, but meeting the man who put her in Jail--Sean. With a slave contract signed, Jane asks the club manager "Please make me the best girl here"...

Mira kills her alpha's brother on her 18th birthday. To make matters worse, the alpha is Mira's mate and he witnesses that. Mira is relegated to be a slave and locked in a dungeon. She's in deep distress. Will a visit from the alpha king bring an unexpected turn?

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.

Nicole Smith works hard for four years so she can live well with her boyfriend in Aporte. However, she never expects her boyfriend to cheat on her with her best friend. Nicole breaks up with him on the spot and chases her best friend out of her house. Just as she decides to focus on her career, she accidentally gets hitched to the most renowned pilot in the company, Maxwell Grant. Maxwell's mother dotes on her new daughter-in-law. As Maxwell spends time with Nicole, he gradually falls for her and stands up for her multiple times. Just when their relationship is in bloom, his first love, Chloe White, shows up and claims to be his wife...

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.

Henry caught his wife Victoria cheating with a rich man and divorced her after she insulted him. Seven years later, Henry became a bigwig and bumped into Victoria at the police station, who was now hitched and with a seven-year-old kid. To get back at her, Henry purposely made life tough for Victoria at his own company. Little did Henry know, the child he despised was actually his flesh and blood. Initially fueled by anger for Victoria's betrayal, Henry's feelings took a turn as they spent more time together, sparking some old flames...

As the best agent of the Dragon Squad, Sawyer spent three years undercover to gain the trust of one of Kevin's subordinates, securing an opportunity to approach Kevin. During his mission, he unexpectedly encountered his daughter Clara on a train, just as criminals were attempting a robbery. Clara tried to intervene but was overpowered by the criminals. Sawyer wanted to help her but felt conflicted due to his mission to apprehend Kevin. Ultimately, when Clara was in danger, he chose to intervene, but this revealed his identity, causing Kevin to take Clara hostage and flee. After a debriefing with his superior, Sawyer determined that Clara had been taken to Elliott Village by Kevin, prompting him to rush to the rescue. After overcoming numerous obstacles, Sawyer finally succeeded in saving Clara and capturing Kevin along with other criminals.