fading facades love beyond the deal ep 1

Just when Angie Stone feels her life is perfect—enjoying the warmth of her family and the success of her career—a sudden twist of fate pulls her from the clouds and plunges her into an abyss. A hidden conspiracy quietly unfolds, and she is ruthlessly thrown into a dark, secret room, completely isolated from the outside world. The only link to the outside is a two-way mirror, offering a glimpse of the world beyond. Through it, Angie is horrified to realize she is trapped behind the walls of her own bedroom.

Six years ago, Jane Soot was set up by her stepmother and stepsister, resulting in an accidental pregnancy. The shock led to her father's death, and her family business was taken over by her stepmother and stepsister, who then chased Jane out of the house. Now, six years later, Jane's daughter, Tina Soot, possesses mind-reading abilities and uses them to help her mother secure a job at Rich Corp, becoming CEO Hans Leed's assistant. Jane's exceptional design skills incite jealousy in designer Sue Ford. Although Sue attempts to frame Jane, Hans sees through the deception and fires Sue. Meanwhile, Zoe Soot fails to cover up her past misdeeds. Hans investigates and realizes Jane is the woman he fell in love with years ago. Zoe tries to keep Hans by her side by attempting to drug him and persuading Hans' grandmother to make Jane leave, but her efforts fail. Ultimately, Hans and Jane work together to expose the truth, and Jane successfully regains control of her company.

CEO Millie Brewster's life is turned upside down when livestreamer Candis Stark leads an "Anti-Mistress Alliance" to her doorstep. Candis publicly accuses Millie of being the other woman in her marriage to Jeff Horton, inciting a mob that vandalizes Millie's mansion. However, when Jeff appears, he denies any relationship with Candis - a revelation that makes Candis suspect she's been caught in a larger conspiracy. Ironically, Millie is actually Jeff's legitimate wife, falsely branded as a mistress. As she decides to fight back against these accusations, she discovers her friend Kiara Grant may also be secretly involved with Jeff. Little does Millie know, while she's busy fighting these false accusations, she's playing right into their hands - her husband and his two mistresses have been pulling the strings all along, orchestrating her downfall…

Wilson Zander's family was massacred during his childhood. Before dying at the hands of the traitor Peter, Wilson's father imparted his lifelong martial arts mastery and entrusted him with the Dark Iron Token. Fifteen years later, Wilson concealed his identity and toiled as a lowly worker at Logan's Martial Arts School. There, he witnessed the lackey Quinn brazenly humiliating Shanok's martial traditions, subjecting his fiancée, Rose Logan, to unimaginable torment. Unable to endure any longer, Wilson's long-buried memories resurfaced. Unleashing his true strength, he defeated Quinn—only to draw the attention of Musah Yagu, a formidable warrior from the Eastern Isles. With the unparalleled power of the Tai Chi Thirteen Fist Forms, Wilson overwhelmed Yagu. Soon after, he uncovered Peter's sinister conspiracy and exposed his treachery to the world. In the final confrontation, Wilson defeated Kuma Amano and ascended as the Martial Lord of Shanok. He vowed to defend Shanok's martial legacy and stand against the impending threat of the Eastern Isles.

Josie is the daughter of Chief Commander Choi, and her husband, Gordon Hodges, hails from the Snoylor tribe. Their marriage was only a ceremonial affair—no formal paperwork was ever signed. Shortly after the wedding, Gordon returned to the military camp, and Josie's pregnancy news was delivered to him by letter. Seven years passed without the couple ever reuniting. That is, until their son, Freddie, cried out, desperate to see his father. Josie, determined to fulfill her son's wish, decided to take him to visit Gordon. But when they arrived at the military camp, Josie was shocked to find that Gordon had remarried. Labelled as a "homewrecker," Josie and her son were brutally beaten. In that desperate moment, Josie shouted her father's name. Her father's men immediately rushed her and her son to the hospital, while he went to seek out the Commander. At the hospital, Gordon's new wife, Claire, feigned stomach pains. Gordon, cold-hearted and furious, dragged the doctor away to attend to Claire instead. Tragically, Freddie died on the operating table. When Josie's parents arrived, Gordon and Claire were thrown into prison. But Gordon escaped, and in a fit of madness, he mercilessly shot and killed Claire's mother, Marsha...

They were once an enviable couple of geniuses. She discovered she was terminally ill and, urged by a "friend," decided to break up with her lover. Three years later, at a company party, she encountered the person she loved. Unfortunately, he misunderstood her words from three years ago, leading to various misunderstandings. Moreover, her time was running out...

Jeremy Wilson's sister, Sophia Wilson, returned to her homeland to attend her brother's engagement ceremony. However, Daisy Rogers, Jeremy's fiancée, mistook Sophia for a mistress and subjected her to public humiliation and assault. After the truth was revealed, not only was Daisy's misconduct exposed, but it also came to light that her pregnancy was a fabrication, and she was conspiring with Jeremy's best friend, Zane Grey, to eliminate Jeremy and seize control of the corporation. In the end, Zane was handed over to the police, Daisy's family faced punishment, and Jeremy and Sophia gained a profound insight into the significance of integrity when sizing up others.

Once a loyal wife, Shen Jiao is reborn with an intense desire for retribution against those who wronged her. Betrayed by her husband and sister in her past life, she now returns with an unwavering determination to settle the score.Turning her back on Chen Jingsheng, she approaches her archenemy, Yan Lincheng. As they work together, they eventually find themselves falling in love.

As the wealthiest man in Hythe City, Vince Graham could hardly believe that Eirlys Barkley, whom he had despised and disliked, was actually the woman he had encountered that night six years ago. Vince deeply regretted his previous actions towards her. Six years earlier, he had been sabotaged by a competitor and, through an unfortunate turn of events, had a sexual encounter with a drugged woman. Upon waking, Vince split his family heirloom ring in two, gave half to the woman, and hastily left. Unbeknownst to him, this scene was witnessed by the cunning Estelle Barkley. Taking advantage of the situation, Estelle pretended to be Eirlys and moved into the Graham household. She even secretly took away one of the children Eirlys had given birth to.

Lax Webell, the scion of the esteemed Webell family in Yara, fell victim to a nefarious scheme that left him disfigured and plagued by amnesia. Thanks to Mr. Stone's intervention, he was rescued from his plight. In a gesture of gratitude, Lax married Jane Stone, Mr. Stone's daughter, who had been in a coma.Upon Jane's awakening, she found herself dismayed by the prospect of being wed to Lax, whom she perceived as a fool.On the day of their divorce, Lax's memories resurfaced, leading him to reclaim the Webells. Five years later, he was startled to observe his doppelgänger standing beside Jane...

Luna Segler, the long-lost daughter of the Segler family, was brought back into the family as she grew up. However, upon returning from a business trip, she accidentally discovered her fiancé and sister Joey having an affair. Filled with anger, Luna confronted them, only to be scolded by her own father. Utterly disappointed, Luna went to a bar to confide in a friend. Little did she know, due to her friend's ill-advised suggestion, she ended up impulsively marrying Anders Furan, the head of the Furan family. As the two individuals, each hiding their own secrets, navigate their concealed truths, what kind of romantic sparks will fly between Luna and Anders?

The Blackford Prison is a breeding ground for evil forces. Here, the protagonist Cyrus Kane a long three years, brushing shoulders with death every day. Each challenge strengthened his resolve. After three years of hardship, Cyrus has been completely transformed. Now, as a conquerer returning to reclaim his throne, Cyrus is determined to ensure that those who wronged him receive the punishment they deserve...

Lydia Nott's mother-in-law falls gravely ill, but Ian Hart, mistakenly thinking the ambulance is for Lydia's ex-boyfriend, blocks its path. At the hospital, he refuses to donate blood and even destroys the blood source needed for the rescue. Despite Lydia's efforts to find help, her mother-in-law dies. Ian skips the memorial to attend Ivy Scott's birthday, only to learn the truth too late. When he tries to expel Lydia from the Hart family, he discovers she's the rightful heir. Stricken with guilt over his mother's death, he is left to face the consequences of his actions.

Linda Sue, the youngest female billionaire, faces a media frenzy upon landing. When asked about her divorce from Ian Bones, she jokes about rushing home to inherit her massive fortune. Ian, equally wealthy, proposes that Linda inherits his family fortune instead.

Six years ago, Lauren Zane was drugged by her stepsister, Yasmin Zane, and had a one-night encounter with Yosef Jones, the world's wealthiest man. Seizing the opportunity, Yasmin took Lauren's place and began dating Yosef. Lauren, meanwhile, escaped and later gave birth to six children. Due to congenital genetic defects, the youngest child had to be left in a hospital abroad. Determined to earn money for her child's treatment, Lauren returned to her country with her five other children, intent on reclaiming everything Yasmin had stolen from her. Fate repeatedly brought Yosef into their lives. With the help of her children, Lauren reunited with Yosef and brought justice to those who wronged her. In the end, they lived happily together with their children.

Celeste Sawyer is the true heiress of Sawyer Group. However, she went missing when she was little and was adopted by June Jensen, a scavenger. When she grows up, she returns to her family to inherit her position as CEO of the company, while also helping June search for her missing daughter. On her first day of work, Celeste bumps into Holly Farke and notices that Holly bears the same birthmark on her wrist as June. Consequently, Celeste arranges for a paternity test between them. Meanwhile, Holly pretends to be the heiress of Sawyer Group. Celeste receives assistance from Kieran Scott, a Javoska tycoon, while Holly enlists help from Yves Graham. Gradually, Celeste's true identity begins to surface, and Holly's lies start to unravel.

"Underage?" "No. I'm 19." "You know what you're doing here?" "Yes. I'll do it well." Cindy Jake, forced to leave school, went to apply for a part-time job, only to find herself in the role of a call girl, and she unexpectedly became pregnant with triplets in one night! "I don't dislike her being close." It was said that Chase Jorge, a ruthless tycoon who hated women the most, faced the possibility of being childless. Yet, he found himself inexplicably drawn to Cindy. Initially, his plan was to bring Cindy home to have the children, but he was becoming increasingly entangled. His wife's outrageous family dared to bully her? Teach them a harsh lesson! Colleagues at the factory dared to hurt her? Fire them all!

When Melody Lowe was young, she saved Michael Pond, leaving a scar on her face. Hoping he would recognize her, she was heartbroken when he mistook Sharon Bright for his savior. Despite her love for him, she was misunderstood, but they eventually married—only because she offered him financial support during his lowest point. Melody devotes herself to their marriage, but their relationship remains cold. After being diagnosed with cancer, she passes away shortly after—only to be reborn. Determined to fight back, she seeks revenge against Michael and his mistress. Just when she thinks she can find happiness with her child, she discovers that it is her daughter who saved her life. Overwhelmed by loss, she finds solace in someone who truly loves her, while a little kid begins to cultivate on a distant mountain.