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Silken Intrigues: Lust, Power and Betrayal

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Eden Shaw happens to save the drugged emperor, Ryan Jones. However, her good deed is stolen and credited to her best friend, Lisa Hal. After Lisa enters the palace as a concubine, she tries to eliminate her. Despite this, Eden's medical skills lead to her promotion as the vice director of the Royal Infirmary. Fortunately, the truth soon comes to light, and Lisa is sentenced to death. In the end, Eden and Ryan embark on a peaceful life together.

Code der Intrige

Trotz Jobangebot von Hans Brad bleibt Adam Lehmann, Chief Cybersecurity Officer. Nachdem er versehentlich ein Zimmer mit Sternunternehmen-Chefin Charlott Cawthon teilte, wird er durch Leah Krug und Maja Weber gefeuert. Er hilft Cawthon bei einem Hackerangriff und besiegt auf einem Gipfel Leahs Virus mit seinem revolutionären Firewall-System. Sternunternehmen gewinnt Milliardenprojekte, während Sonnenunternehmen kollabiert. Hans Brad entlarvt Leahs Verrat. Adam und Charlott heiraten.

After Prison, She is No One's Daughter

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After serving six years in prison for a crime she didn't commit, Linda returns to the Dalink family only to face further betrayal and abuse. As she uncovers the truth behind the incident that ruined her life, she fights back with the help of Leaf, her childhood protector. Together, they expose the family's dark secrets and bring justice to those who wronged her.

Intrige

Schwarz erfuhr auf der Mondfeier ihrer Tochter von der schockierenden Untreue ihres Mannes und ihrer besten Freundin, und dass das Kind in Wahrheit deren leibliche Tochter war. Sie verbarg ihr Wissen, ertrug jahrelang den Verrat, während sie heimlich einen Racheplan schmiedete. Sie zog das Kind ihrer Feinde groß, nur um schließlich öffentlich die Wahrheit zu enthüllen, alles zurückzuerobern und die beiden grausam büßen zu lassen.

A Mother's Triumph: I Have Three Powerful Sons

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On Christmas, Tessa Preston gets an unexpected call from her estranged father inviting her home for dinner. She arrives alone with gifts, while her three powerful sons plan to join later. The moment she steps inside, her stepmother and step-siblings mock her "poverty" and try to humiliate her—unaware of the strength and influence her sons truly hold.

Intrigas no harém

A filha do ministro disfarça-se de criada para buscar justiça após o General acusar falsamente seu pai de corrupção, levando-o à sentença de morte. Ela tenta falar com o imperador, que evita o harém há anos. Eles se encontram por acaso, iniciando um romance. Incompreendida, ela quase é executada. Seis meses depois, uma descoberta chocante a coloca em perigo mortal.

Fate Turned: My CEO Husband Shields Me

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Genius scientist Emma and her sister Samantha became estranged due to a hospital mix-up at birth. After Emma’s successful time machine experiment, she is retaliated against by Samantha, and the two accidentally travel back ten years. Samantha vies for Emma's identity as the Carter family's real daughter and her engagement, while Emma meets Matthew, who hides his identity as a chairman.

Intrigas en el harén

Alba López, hija del Gran Maestro, vio a su padre acusado falsamente de malversar fondos por Álvaro Gómez y condenado a muerte. Para salvarlo, se convirtió en doncella del palacio y buscó al emperador, José. A pesar de las intrigas del harén, al final ambos superaron las adversidades y vivieron un amor eterno.

Queen Mom Rules

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At her parents' anniversary party, a successful CEO is dismissed as a low-class nobody, her diamond gift is called fake, and she's even banned from the table!

Me haces completa

El prometido de Yamila la puso los cuernos de la boda y ella ser objeto de las burlas de todo el mundo. Mientras tanto, Alejandro, el líder de la familia Sánchez, que huyó del acuerdo matrimonial familiar, se entrometió accidentalmente en la boda. Decidió casarse inmediatamente con Yamila para completar el matrimonio y salvarla. A ojos de Yamila, el hombre que apareció no fue más que un pobre estudiante...

Fabulous & Unstoppable: Through Time, She Conquers

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Raina Quinn, a feared general in ancient times, finds herself the heiress of the wealthy Quinns after time-travelling to the modern day. Despite being threatened by a scheming imposter and her biased family, she wins the battle with wit and bravery. Here, she thrives in a legend of her very own.

Blut und Intrigen

Die verwaiste Sophie Bauer wird von ihrer Pflegefamilie für Spielschulden verkauft, bis ihre leibliche Mutter Silke Schneider – eine mächtige Geschäftsfrau – sie rettet. Im Schneider-Haushalt spinnt die ehrgeizige Haushälterin Julia Intrigen gegen Sophie, wird jedoch von Silke entlarvt und verbannt. Doch als Sophies hinterhältige Pflegeschwester Lena auftaucht, steht das neue Mutter-Tochter-Glück erneut auf dem Spiel...

Love, not Lost to Memory (DUBBED)

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After giving birth to twins for the powerful Todd family, Vera Bell is drained of her blood in the delivery room to save their chosen heir, Finn Todd—leaving her lifeless, clutching a blood-stained lucky charm. Seven years later, mute and stripped of her memory, Vera survives by scavenging while raising her daughter, Grace Bell.

Das Ende einer Intrige

Nach drei Jahren in seiner Heimatstadt übergibt Lukas Conrad die Conrad-Gruppe vollständig an seine Tochter Lena. Diese verbirgt ihre Identität und beginnt eine Beziehung mit dem zwielichtigen Julian Schmidt. Doch Julian betrügt Lena mit ihrer besten Freundin Bianca Weiß. Als er Lenas wahre Identität entdeckt, plant er, die gesamte Conrad-Familie nach der Hochzeit einem Unglück...

Till Death and Forever After

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Deceived by her fiancé and betrayed by her family, Nina Sand loses everything—her fortune and even her life. Her death is staged as a suicide, and her soul lingers at her funeral, seething with rage yet powerless. Then, the obsessed military governor Jensen Stewart storms in, kills her betrayers, and takes his own life. Only then does Nina realize his love, vowing to marry no one but him in her next life.

Billionaire Completes My Bucket List

On her anniversary, Tessa finds her boyfriend cheating with her cousin. Then comes a leukemia diagnosis. Quitting her job and dumping the cheater, she starts living out her bucket list. When she meets CEO Cassian Vaughn, he makes her an offer: he'll fund her dreams—if she agrees to pose as his fiancée.

No Way Out of That Night

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The night soft-spoken intern Bonnie Paige gets drunk, an unexpected encounter ties her fate with someone she has never met. However, despite running the next morning out of fear of responsibility, she soon meets him again at the hospital. He stares her down, cold and aloof.

Krisis Mineral Penuh Intrik

Tambang mineral terbesar di Barado kena krisis, seorang ahli geologi Bayu diam-diam diutus untuk menyelamatkannya. Tapi, ia berhadapang dengan arogansi Yuli dan orang lain yang tak tau identitas aslinya. Ia juga berhadapan dengan ahli palsu dan dijebak menggelapkan dana. Dia harus berjuang menegakkan keadilan dan menyelamatkan rekan kerjanya.

Love, not Lost to Memory

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After giving birth to twins for the powerful Todd family, Vera Bell is drained of her blood in the delivery room to save their chosen heir, Finn Todd—leaving her lifeless, clutching a blood-stained lucky charm. Seven years later, mute and stripped of her memory, Vera survives by scavenging while raising her daughter, Grace Bell.

Die Graf-Affäre: Eifersucht x Intrige

Clara Graf kommt zur Verlobung ihres Bruders Niklas zurück, wird aber von dessen Verlobter Lisa fälschlich als Geliebte beschimpft. Die Wahrheit über Lisas falsche Schwangerschaft und Pläne kommt ans Licht. Leon Wagner wird verhaftet, Lisas Familie bestraft – doch für die Geschwister Graf beginnt jetzt erst das wahre Verständnis der Menschen...

Carrying His Babies, Stealing His Heart

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Ella Reed is a struggling college student who’s barely making ends meet. Desperate to cover her tuition, she accepts a one-night arrangement with Sebastian Harrington, a billionaire heir from an affluent family grappling with a legacy of infertility. When Ella discovers she’s pregnant with twins, Sebastian, eager to secure his family’s long-awaited heir, brings her into his luxurious world to ensure a safe and peaceful pregnancy.

LES INTRUS

Liam menait une vie heureuse avec sa femme Claire et leur enfant, jusqu’au jour où celle-ci reconnut Adrien, rompant l’harmonie du foyer. Claire, qui se croyait irréprochable, ne comprit qu’en voyant Liam se rapprocher de sa sœur Sofia : l’amour ne tolère aucun intrus.

Adieu, My Almost Forever (DUBBED)

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Ignored by her father in favor of her stepsister, Whitney Lovell turns to Hector Elwood for protection and slowly falls for him—only to be met with cold indifference and even cruelty, for his heart belongs to her stepsister. Shattered, Whitney marries the paralyzed heir Carson Monroe, who offers her stability. But when regret consumes Hector, he fights desperately to win her back, begging for the love he once cast aside.

Intreccio

Per vendicare i genitori, Evelyn seduce Lucian, il fratello adottivo che l’ha tradita. Ma più si avvicina a lui, più il confine tra menzogna e desiderio svanisce. Quando una lettera rivela che Lucian era il suo protettore segreto, entrambi dovranno scegliere: la verità… o l’amore?

BAC 2.0 : COUP DE FOUDRE POUR L'INTROVERTIE

Mathis renait le jour de son bac. Adieu, la cruelle qu'il aimait ! Il tend ses roses à l'étoile timide du lycée. Cette fois, il choisit l'amour vrai, conquiert l'Internet, et devient un homme d'affaires respecté. La vie recommence.

INVINCIBLE AU COMBAT

Maxime Vasseur, né avec un corps sacré, mourra sans l’Élixir de l’Âme Pure. Il brave l’interdit, devient 1er du classement, mais son père Hugo le réprimande. Trahison, sacrifice : au Tournoi du Dragon d’Or, les secrets éclatent, et le sang scelle la réconciliation.

Seductora nata con inteligencia como arma

Sofía Reyes, dona de primera clase, fue asesinada por su hermanastra Elena Reyes, una consorte desterrada. Tras renacer, Elena le robó la propuesta de matrimonio con el futuro primer ministro, Luis Alonso, y la obligó a entrar en el palacio, creyendo que así condenaba a Sofía a un destino miserable.

Intolerable

Sofía financió un hogar de ancianos en su pueblo para honrar a su abuelo. Pero corruptos lo convirtieron en un infierno, maltratando residentes para lucrarse. Ella se infiltró como cuidadora, destapó la verdad y rescató a los ancianos. Su investigación expuso una red de corrupción en su empresa, y no descansó hasta hacer caer a todos los culpables.

Princesa, compórtese

Isabela, una ejecutiva moderna, renació en el pasado como prometida del príncipe Rodrigo. Al anunciar su muerte, la emperatriz quiso enterrarla viva. Para salvarse, mintió: "¡Estoy embarazada!". Huyó, pero una noche ardiente con un misterioso hombre lo cambió todo... Ahora, con su hijo en el vientre y la corte acechando, su mentira podría convertirse en verdad.

Legami Intrecciati

Una storia d'amore spezzata da una tragedia familiare. Ivo e Sara, perdutamente innamorati, vengono separati quando la sorella di lui muore in un incidente legato al fratello di lei. La madre di Ivo, all'insaputa del figlio, caccia Sara mentre lui è in ospedale. Cinque anni dopo, quando Sara torna con un segreto che cambierà tutto, i sentimenti mai sopiti tra loro riemergono più forti che mai, sfidando il peso del passato.

(Doblado)Princesa, compórtese

Isabela, una ejecutiva moderna, renació en el pasado como prometida del príncipe Rodrigo. Al anunciar su muerte, la emperatriz quiso enterrarla viva. Para salvarse, mintió: "¡Estoy embarazada!". Huyó, pero una noche ardiente con un misterioso hombre lo cambió todo... Ahora, con su hijo en el vientre y la corte acechando, su mentira podría convertirse en verdad.

O CEO Que Comprou Meu Destino

Para pagar a cirurgia da mãe, Nina, uma estudante universitária, vende sua primeira noite por uma quantia alta a um estranho chamado Ian. Mas o destino prega uma peça cruel: pouco depois, sua mãe piora e precisa urgentemente de um transplante de rim artificial. Desesperada, ela aceita a ajuda de Evan, um pretendente, que a leva até seu tio — e para o choque de Nina, o tio é ninguém menos que Ian, o homem com quem ela passou aquela noite inesquecível...

Das Comeback des Ballverrückten

Luca Schmidt, einst als „Ballverrückter“ weltberühmt, fiel durch Arroganz tief. Seine Fehler kosteten Groß-Xia die Meisterschaft und seinen Trainer das Leben. Daraufhin zog er sich für zehn Jahre aus dem Basketball zurück. Als Co-Trainer des Donner-Teams kehrte er zurück, wurde verspottet und verließ enttäuscht das Team. Mit der Unterstützung von Paul Weiß führte er später ein drittklassiges Team bis ins Finale.

La princesa del intercambio

Mariana León, princesa olvidada, descubrió que su amor Sebastián Sol en realidad amaba a su hermanastra Valentina. Forzada a casarse con Batu Kan, fue traicionada. En su boda, Mariana y Batu vencieron a Sebastián. Juntos iniciaron una nueva vida.

Intertwined

Raymond and Starling, once a happy couple from different worlds, were torn apart by a tragic accident. To save Raymond, Starling made a painful choice, leaving Raymond to believe she abandoned him. Five years later, Starling has moved on, raising their twins and focusing on her career—until fate brings them back together. Can they heal their past, or is it too late?

Gosh, I Married an Heir in Coma!

Mia believed Caden was her true love, but she didn't know that Caden only took her as tool to flirt with Yuri, the fake heiress. Defeated and heartbroken, Mia walked away and wed Ian, the comatose heir of a noble house. But is this surrender... or the start of her greatest gamble?

전남편 OUT, 대기업 CEO IN

천희는 결혼 생활에서 남편의 배신을 겪고, 위자료로 받은 200만 1위안으로 그를 깨끗이 정리한다. 이혼 후, 그녀는 자신의 요리 실력을 살려 작은 식당을 열고, 묵묵히 새로운 삶을 시작한다. 그러던 어느 날, 고씨 그룹의 대표 고진팅이 손님으로 찾아오고, 두 사람은 점점 가까워지기 시작한다. 전남편 가족의 방해와 재벌녀 김숙분의 집착이 끊이지 않지만, 그들의 사랑은 점점 깊어진다. 고진팅의 어머니 역시 두 사람의 관계를 인정하고 응원해준다. 그리고 마침내, 천희가 사실은 천씨 그룹의 숨겨진 재벌 상속녀라는 사실이 밝혀진다. 과거의 상처를 딛고 사랑과 성공을 동시에 손에 넣은 그녀의 인생 2막이 지금 펼쳐진다.

Too Late to Come Back

Abandoned by her lover to kidnappers, Elena loses her baby and her reputation. Now she is back as CEO of Swift Group. She shatters Dylan's pride, bringing Perry Group down. The truth drives Dylan to obsessive revenge, even kidnapping her to atone. But Nathan now stands by her. His love came too late. Will she choose hate? Or a new beginning?

L'INTENDANTE CACHÉE

Cécile, ex-prodige devenue Grande Intendante de l'Empire, revient incognito aider son grand-père menacé de perdre la Maison Taisson. Méprisée comme une incapable, elle révèle enfin ses pouvoirs de "Déesse de la Fortune", terrassant ses ennemis et sauvant son héritage.

Here Comes The Emperor

This emperor, of humble origins, was determined to improve the lives of his people but an assassination attempt revealed the fact that his subjects were actually suffering. Filled with anger, he decided to investigate in secret. The emperor traveled to Southville, where officials were embezzling wealth and indulging in pleasures. After being humiliated and even tortured, he was saved and finally brought justice to people there. However, what he found was just the tip of the corruption iceberg...

Here comes Mr.Right

Julia catches her fiancé cheating at her wedding. Then she hires Grayson-who unexpectedly storms in-as her "fake fiancé", unaware he's actually a billionaire searching for his long-lost love—her.

Kembar Comel

Shuka, anak kedua keluarga Chin dikatakan bintang malapetaka kerana ibunya jadi mandul ketika melahirkannya. Shuka mengandung anak Tom Brooke, Putera Mahkota Negara Melaka. Shuka dipenjarakan dan anaknya dirampas. 7 tahun kemudian, demi penyakit anak bongsu, dia balik ke Negara Melaka dan menemui anak sulungnya. Dia membongkar helah ibu dan kakaknya yang berpakat dengan Guru Agung. Akhirnya keluarganya bersatu dan hidup bahagia.

O Destino Intercambiado

Há 18 anos, a Consorte trocou a própria filha pelo bebê do primeiro-ministro. A esposa dele, vingativa, abandonou a princesa num bordel e fez a sobrinha assumir o lugar. Anos depois, o príncipe herdeiro, em viagem secreta, é salvo por Marília Lima, a princesa criada no bordel, e decide torná-la sua consorte. No dia da entrada no palácio, Sofia Souza e a imperatriz humilham-na e quase a condenam à morte. À beira do fim, a imperatriz vê a marca no braço da Marília e percebe que ela é sua filha.

MA FEMME, INTOUCHABLE

Véritable fille des Morin mais élevée chez les Colin, Chloé vit entre deux familles qui ne l'acceptent pas. Par un contrat, elle épouse Lucas Perrin. Parents biaisés, belle-mère hostile, frère haineux… jusqu'à ce que Lucas la protège et déclare : « Ma femme, personne ne la touche. » Adapté de Fanqie Novel, Xinhun Manchu, de Jie Jie.

AMOUR ET TRAHISON : LE COMPTE EST BON

À Janceau, Sylvie, PDG discrète du Groupe Célestin, sacrifie tout pour son mari... jusqu'au jour où elle découvre sa trahison. Vingt-cinq ans de mensonges, un enfant secret... Et maintenant, la vengeance commence...

LE FRÈRE INTERDIT

Chloé Caron, sage en apparence mais vraie tempête sous le charme, décide de séduire Serge Dubois, le médecin glacial de sa meilleure amie Maire. Elle croit le conquérir… jusqu'au retour de son premier amour. Alors qu'elle s'éloigne, lui, commence enfin à la poursuivre.

La compasión de un gran médico

Luis, un médico prodigioso, dedicó décadas de su vida a tratar a los pacientes en un pequeña clínica, acercándose a ellos con humildad y cobrando precios accesibles. Gracias a su sabiduría, curó innumerables enfermedades complejas y se ganó el cariño de sus pacientes. Sin embargo, Pedro, el discípulo que él mismo formó y apoyó, resultó ser un ingrato.

Intimidou a Gênia Errada

Para garantir as pesquisas patenteadas da Professora Selena Meyer, Anna Blair, presidente da Corporação Blair, envia sua filha Ellie buscá-la no centro de resgate. Mas no caminho, Ellie sofre um acidente - e esbarra justamente na Selena! Culpando a cientista pelo presente estragado, Ellie despeja sua raiva e até desconfia que Selena seja uma fraude. A verdade, porém, é muito mais complexa...

(Dublagem)O CEO Que Comprou Meu Destino

Para pagar a cirurgia da mãe, Nina, uma estudante universitária, vende sua primeira noite por uma quantia alta a um estranho chamado Ian. Mas o destino prega uma peça cruel: pouco depois, sua mãe piora e precisa urgentemente de um transplante de rim artificial. Desesperada, ela aceita a ajuda de Evan, um pretendente, que a leva até seu tio — e para o choque de Nina, o tio é ninguém menos que Ian, o homem com quem ela passou aquela noite inesquecível...

Biting into Sweet Love

Rachel's biggest regret is having a one-night affair with Hunter she's loved for eight years and making him pay for it. From then on, Hunter becomes obsessed with her at night, but a stranger by day. When he decides to marry someone else, she thinks they'll part ways, but he takes her home instead. Is she a toy he can discard at will, or an apple he can't resist taking a bite of?

Venture into Abyss

Juliet Clerk’s daughter died in a socialite training school unexpectedly. She had a plastic surgery to look like her daughter and took risks getting into the school alone. She finds beneath the glamorous facade of the school lies chilling secrets. Can she uncover the truth behind her daughter's mysterious death? As she digs deeper, the dirty truth gradually emerged...

What Goes Around Comes Around

After years away, Cece and Will return rich and proud, only to block Julie Brown, who is racing a bleeding child to the ER. They mock her, stall her, even spill the girl's medicine. But at the hospital, horror strikes: the dying child is their own daughter, Belle. Will Belle survive, or pay the price for her parents' cruelty?

Ver cómo intercambian a mi bebé

Angela Flores se casó con el Gran Duque. Al nacer su hija, Lucía Cruz la cambió y casi muere. Angela viajó a Kuna en busca del Gran médico para salvarla. Dieciséis años después, entrenó a Isabel Castro para ser consorte del príncipe. Y luego, reveló la verdad y mató a su enemigo.

Cookie愛情讀取中

薑心竹在網路上幫顧景恆解決公司危機，兩人「鍵盤談情」成為知己。靠著心竹的神助攻，顧景恆竟登上全球首富寶座，決定約見面告白！誰知道心竹被追殺賣掉帳號，被綠茶婊陶歆然撿到便宜。看準顧景恆「撒錢不手軟」，陶歆然將錯就錯冒名頂替，爽當「網戀女友」。同時間，心竹為拿回媽媽的公司，硬著頭皮見娃娃親對象，卻被嫌「土包子」當場退婚；而顧景恆也因坐輪椅被陶歆然羞辱。兩個「天涯淪落人」一拍即合閃婚，殊不知——老公是京海豪門顧少兼首富，老婆竟是天才神醫+駭客大佬！婚後陶歆然冒牌貨身分曝光，顧景恆決定「找到真愛就離婚」，卻在聯手打臉極品親戚時，雙雙淪陷。最爆笑的是，顧景恆居然又在網路上「重逢」心竹，再次約見面...當輪椅總裁發現「網友老婆」和「閃婚老婆」竟是同一人，這場「掉馬大戲」要怎麼收場？

I've Come for You 18 Times

Across eighteen bitter lifetimes, Amelia has haunted by one memory: being abandoned at the altar by Simon. When an amnesiac Simon appears in her modern life, she seizes the chance for revenge. But her plan crumbles. Now she must choose: finally claim her vengeance, or save the man who can't even remember his sin.

Kembali Lahir, Ratu E-commerce Ku!

Melati difitnah mencuri uang oleh menantunya dan mertuanya, lalu diusir anaknya sendiri. Ditabrak mobil, ia tewas dan bereinkarnasi. Kini ia sukses, tapi dendam membakar hatinya—bagaimana cara membalas pengkhianatan keluarga itu?

CLAUSE INTERDITE DU PDG

Lune, trahie par sa sœur qui a volé son identité, tombe enceinte de Paul Chevalier lors d'un contrat en boîte de nuit. Leur mariage sans émotions se transforme quand elle rejoint son entreprise et expose la trahison. Paul découvre alors que sa véritable âme sœur et celle qui lui a sauvé la vie n'est autre que Lune...

L’INTERDIT AMOUR

Céline Leroux retrouve Tristan Simon, son ex, au banquet de son nouveau petit-ami. Deux ans après leur rupture, Tristan la séduit ouvertement, malgré leur lien familial. Quand Céline découvre l'infidélité de son petit-ami, la vérité sur sa rupture avec Tristan éclate.

True Love to Come

It’s Michael Reed’s second marriage. He sent a message to invite his daughter Sophie Reed to attend his wedding. Though the two had argued bitterly over this marriage, she still came. However, things didn’t turn out that way. One mess came after another... Luckily, Sophie Reed managed to turn the table. What goes around comes around. There come the return of family affection and the blossoming of true love...

Abbandonarlo come il vento

Stella Santoro, la figlia più ricca e l'attore Ivan Zanetti si innamorano, e Stella nasconde l'identità. Ivan è andato all'estero per girare il film, i due hanno raggiunto un accordo per aspettare fino a quando Ivan è tornato al paese per sposarsi. Nei tre anni Stella ha cominciato ad aiutare Ivan e l'intero delle risorse. Quando Ivan torna, Stella indossa un abito da sposa da solo, ma è stato tradito da Ivan, e poi Stella inizia del contrattacco dopo l'abuso della scoria.

The Price of Coming Home

When Elias Rowan was finally found after being lost as a child, he expected a family reunion. Instead, he was replaced. His adoptive brother Jasper Rowan had already taken his place. When Jasper burned down a building, the family framed Elias. He spent ten years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. Now, he's back, and he's not the same boy they abandoned.