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Vera impulsively married a stranger she met at City Hall, not realizing he was actually Nolan, the fiancé she had intended to reject.

Olivia was poisoned by her fiancé Edward at their wedding night. Another soul from the future awakened at her body, and found he's cheating with her half-sister. The new Olivia was much tougher and easily avenged herself. But she found herself entangled between her new fiancé Prince Richard and the poor but handsome Martin. Only Prince Richard knew things would turn out great for them.

She had not expected to be liked by the prince, but he insisted on marrying her, making her his wife and showering her with love.

Violet and Aaron have been married for two years, but their relationship gradually falls apart because of Audrey—a close friend of Aaron’s mother who secretly harbors feelings for him. Audrey constantly provokes Violet, pushing her to finally wake up and file for divorce. Aaron, however, believes Violet is simply being unreasonable.Later, when Violet returns to her career, Aaron discovers her true identity—she is a top-tier andrologist. Filled with regret, he tries to win her back, even tracking her down at her workplace. There, as Violet prepares to see a patient, she looks up and says, “Oh, Aaron… are you here for a problem down there too?”

Evelyn has always been the quintessential rule-follower, but when she falls for Logan, her sister's fierce rival, her world is turned upside down. Driven by her desire to please him, she finds herself entangled in passionate encounters that ultimately leave her feeling ashamed and conflicted. During a fateful camping trip, a shocking revelation strikes: Logan's heart still belongs to her sister, his first love, and Evelyn is merely a pawn in his plans for revenge. Heartbroken and shattered, Evelyn must confront the painful truth and make a choice. Will she continue to be shaped by others' desires, or will she seek the love she truly deserves?

After their breakup, she became her ex-boyfriend's sister-in-law; while he, after she became a widow, led her to an unknown fate...

As war loomed, Aaliyah volunteered for a political marriage for peace. Though she and Crown Prince Josiah had been inseparable companions since childhood, she now resolved to leave him behind. Josiah's choice to marry Kinsley, despite the rumors about her, left Aaliyah bitterly disappointed. The emperor conferred upon her the title of princess and set her departure for seven days later. Yet Josiah, who still believed she would never leave, knew nothing of it.

When the man's family went bankrupt, the woman sacrificed her treatment to secure an investment for him. Knowing she had a fatal illness, she left him. Seven years later, they met again. He discovered their son, but she claimed the child was another man's. He believed an impostor who took credit for her sacrifice, and their misunderstandings grew until the truth was revealed, leaving him filled with immense regret.

After a decade as a political hostage in Crando, Pleka's Crown Prince Arthur returned only to be spurned by his father George and framed by his brother Richard, resulting in his exile. Reborn, he renounced his title and fled to Empress Diana of Crando, yet Richard's pursuit persisted. Arthur turned to vengeance, leading an army equipped with his own firearms to conquer Pleka's cities. He seized the capital, exposed Richard's poisoning of his mother, denounced George, and crushed a six-nation coalition, capturing their rulers to claim dominion over all.

Gabriel, the privileged young heir of the Green family, had chosen to become a male escort, much to Arianna's distress. Desperate to pull her son out of this situation, she sought Brielle's help. However, the bustling atmosphere of the bar made it difficult to hear, leading Brielle to mistakenly identify Jayden as Gabriel. Just as Brielle was tying Jayden to the bedpost for a lesson, Arianna called, demanding to know why her son hadn't been rescued yet. Brielle was taken aback, glancing at Jayden pinned beneath her.

The granddaughter of the Culinary God, Daniela Barton,ventured into the city to test her cooking skills, only to be mocked as a country bumpkin.However, Daniela won over all those who looked down on her with her exceptional culinary talents,claiming the title of Culinary God,and unexpectedly found true love along the way.

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Josh was sent by his master to find his fiancé. Though originally meant to marry the eldest daughter of the Owen family, he met Emma, the kind and resilient second daughter. With his extraordinary medical skills and martial prowess, Josh repeatedly resolved crises, healed Emma's grandfather, uncovered the truth behind Mrs. Fletcher's illness, and grew closer to Emma amid the turmoil. At the same time, as he searched for answers about his own origins, he uncovered the hidden past behind his family's disappearance.

Diana discovers her husband Victor is having an affair with her best friend Claire. Trapped in a marriage filled with deceit and abuse, she invites Claire’s 19-year-old son Leo to live with her as an act of revenge. But Leo has been secretly in love with Diana for years. What begins as a calculated scheme evolves into a genuine connection, forcing them to navigate threats from a crypto scam, blackmail, and violent confrontations. In the end, they must choose between destruction and redemption.

Sophie, a ruthless spy, was blackmailed by Albin, who had slaughtered her entire clan and held her sister hostage. Albin forced her to covertly undermine Prince Davin and secure the throne for Albin. Davin, gentle and once her savior, disarmed Sophie's resolve, even vowing to relinquish his claim to the throne to marry her, deepening her torment. Pressured by Albin yet protected by Davin, she struggled in the cutthroat power struggle. Just as escape neared, she uncovered the devastating truth. Davin, not Albin, was the real architect of her family's ruin. Davin still intended to use her. Joining forces with Albin, who had secretly shielded her sister, Sophie crafted a double-edged scheme. With a princess's aid, they dismantled the plot, and through peril, found their way to each other.

Sarah's mother-in-law developed uremia. To save her, Sarah sold her home to raise funds. Her husband Jerred, misled by his lover, believed Sarah's own mother was ill and obstructed the treatment. After his mother died from the delay, Jerred discovered the truth, facing only her lifeless body.

After a brutal betrayal ended her life, a reborn Chloe dedicated herself to vengeance. She ensnared her treacherous fiancé in a web of financial ruin and sought the love of Gavin, the man who had once died for her. Haunted by their painful history, he struggled to trust her, yet his devotion was so absolute he would offer her his life if she asked. When the past repeated itself on that fateful rooftop, Chloe emerged victorious, determined to claim both her revenge and the fiercely devoted man whose love bordered on madness.

Elena and Charles had a childhood engagement. When Charles visit Elena. He bumped into Elena. As a result, Charles mistakenly identified Chloe as his fiancée. Charles wants to cancel the engagement because of Chloe's behavior. However, Elena's identity gradually emerges. Will Charles recognize Elena and discover that Chloe is not his real fiancée?

Seraphina Vitiello is brutally exploited by her family and mate, Alpha Dante Moretti, to benefit her vain sister, Isabella. After dying on an operating table, Seraphina awakens a year in the past, determined to change her fate. She endures further abuse, including being left to burn, which fully awakens her White Wolf and leads her to sever ties with her pack and reject Dante. Dante, discovering Isabella's deception and Seraphina's true role in saving him, exacts brutal revenge on the Vitiellos. Meanwhile, Seraphina, now "Sarah," builds a new life in Sydney. She finds love and acceptance with Luca, who values and protects her. Embracing her White Wolf, Seraphina accepts Luca's proposal, finding true freedom and happiness away from her traumatic past.

Aurora, a young woman from the countryside who came to the city for university, helped Anthony's grandmother when she was deceived, but he mistook her for a fraud. To fulfill his dying grandmother's wish, he married her hastily. Later, he saw her working at a club and grew convinced she was the kind of person who would sell herself for money. Enraged, he was ready to leave until he saw her harassed and intervened. Anthony's friend threw a party to celebrate his marriage, deliberately asking Aurora to serve, which nearly exposed Anthony's true identity. After the party, the club manager drugged Aurora, delivering her to his room. Believing she had sold herself, Anthony ordered divorce papers. Once the truth emerged, their bond strengthened.

Five-year-old cutie Matthew unexpectedly traveled back six years, embracing Hannah with his tiny hands and sweetly calling her "Mommy." Just as she began to accept that this charming child might be her future son, everything turned upside down when she heard him call her childhood rival and sworn enemy as "Daddy." What follows is a whirlwind of hilarious, chaotic, and heartwarming domestic adventures for this unlikely trio...

Allison Burton intended to disclose her identity and pregnancy via a major project. She found her husband, Jeremy Walsh, with Melanie Russell at a prenatal checkup. After facing her mother-in-law's hostility, she decided to divorce Jeremy. Tragically, her mother-in-law caused her miscarriage. Amidst family conflicts at various events, Jeremy realized his love for Allison and pursued her. He saved her twice, getting injured, which led to their reconciliation.

Natalie found Dominic badly wounded in the countryside. After saving him with surgery, she left unseen. Later, a family pact forced them into a 100-day marriage. Dominic searched for his savior while falling for Natalie—yet grew suspicious as her hidden identities emerged: a brilliant surgeon, a renowned professor, and a powerful CEO, each revelation stunning him deeply.

The Curtis family's ancient matriarch awoke, her spirit reborn in a descendant forced into a marriage. Her ghost groom was none other than her most loyal follower from a century past. She first aided her husband in quelling rebellion and reclaiming power. Then, she returned to her own lineage, reasserting her authority with ruthless resolve. Yet the curse that had once destroyed her body and soul remained, and someone had orchestrated her costly resurrection. Why did the ancient curse cling to her still? As the secrets of immortality emerged, she found herself ensnared once more.

Maddie, who had been mute since age seven, met the wounded Jere and became the light in his life. At twenty, forced into marriage after her sister abandoned the wedding, she secretly cherished the match. To protect her, he sent her overseas on their wedding day. Four years later, returning only to face his cold rejection, Maddie encountered robbers. Using a voice-changer she found, she posed as one of them to force a divorce. Once Jere uncovered the truth, he patiently wove a tender trap, waiting for her to confess her secret and fall in love with him. How will it end?

Leah and Charles engaged in a bitter cycle of retaliation throughout their marriage. When Leah faced a life-threatening assault, Charles ignored her call for help due to his involvement with his former lover Natalie, resulting in Leah's death. Moved by her devotion, Death promised her a chance to return to life if Charles sincerely confessed his love within five years. However, Charles brought Natalie home and openly declared he never loved Leah, extinguishing her last hope. After Leah departed forever, Charles uncovered Natalie's manipulations and recognized his own love for Leah. But it was too late, leaving him with eternal regret.

Allison, President Nolan's wife, discovered her husband's affair with the pregnant Holly when she had an appendicitis attack. Nolan proposed a divorce so he could marry Holly, promising to remarry Allison later. Heartbroken, Allison signed the divorce papers, but soon discovered she was the long-lost princess of Flesdia and reunited with her powerful brother, Simon. She also uncovered the truth that Holly's family orchestrated the death of her adoptive parents. Allison, who is the legendary assassin "Phoenix" and strategist "Sage X," decided to fight back. She confronted Nolan's family, refused the divorce, and with the help of Vice President Derek, foiled an assassination attempt by Holly's family. Nolan, tormented by Holly's manipulations and the withdrawal of "Sage X's" support, remains unaware of the real danger Allison faces and her growing power. Allison vows revenge and seeks justice.

The thousand-year-old fox demon, Fusheng, once borrowed the Mystic Mirror to save Qingqiu, but was misunderstood by Lou Tianxing, who believed she had caused his father's death. This misunderstanding led to his hatred for her lasting five hundred years. After being poisoned by spider venom, Fusheng exchanged her spiritual core for the help of the dark god Ziming, forging a one-year pact to journey to Illusion Peak. Throughout her struggles, she endured repeated humiliation from Lou Tianxing and schemes from Jinque. Fortunately, she was aided by Nishang, who helped uncover the truth. However, Nishang sacrificed her own life to save Fusheng. Breaking free from a curse, Fusheng exposed the conspiracy and ultimately offered her spiritual essence to protect the vulnerable. This act allowed her to overcome the heart's tribulations and become a celestial being, restoring the mythical homeland of fox spirits, Qingqiu, in the process. Upon learning the truth, Lou Tianxing was filled with regret and spent a thousand years mastering divine arts and seeking redemption in search of her. Yet, by then, Fusheng had already let go of the past. Choosing a life of serene detachment, she stayed by Nishang's resurrected side, living her days in peaceful solitude.

After having her identity stolen by Emma through an exchange system and enduring a decade of suffering, Amelia returned transformed into Evelyn through plastic surgery. She meticulously exposed Emma's greed, step by step reclaiming her life and her family.

Raina gave birth to twins, Then her husband Alexander accused her of cheating. She was forced to sign the divorce papers and lose custody of their son Liam. Five years later, Liam is poisoned and dying, only Raina can save him. Alexander searches frantically. But Raina has changed, she's the long-lost heiress of the Graham family. Alexander finally learns the truth: "her lover" is actually her brother, and his ex-fiancée poisoned Liam. Desperate, Alexander discovers they never finalized the divorce. He wants her back, but she wants him gone. With lawyer Nathan's help, Raina fights for her son, and her freedom.

Reborn with vengeance in her heart, Sadie aimed to divorce her husband and protect her family. By chance, she saved a handsome stranger who turned out to be the future emperor. When her husband schemed for power, her mother-in-law plotted to tarnish her virtue, and his mistress sought to take her place, Sadie condemned them all to ruin. Yet the man she rescued refused to leave her side, relentlessly pursuing her hand in marriage.

In her past life, Bella was betrayed by her fiancé and stepsister. She lost her engagement, was violated by a lowlife, and was systematically stripped of her college entrance exam scores and her future. Her life ended when she orchestrated a medical accident that took them all out together. When she opened her eyes again, she was back to her first days in the city, before she had ever met Trevor. This time, she chose to marry the man fourteen years her senior, and used her new position to drive her former fiancé out of the household.

Prince Mason angered the emperor to shield his mother Allison from humiliation. Allison nearly died protecting him in return, and Mason vowed to kill anyone who hurt her. Two years later, Allison returned for Mason's future wife Elena. Elena, misreading their bond, insulted and harmed Allison despite her explanations. Mason detected clues, forced out the truth, and rescued Allison from being sacrificed at the last moment. He kept his vow, punishing Elena and her family.

Landen's life was in ruins after his wife's betrayal and his father's critical illness. At rock bottom, he bonded with the 'Turn Fake into Real' system, which transformed scams and false ads into real opportunities. He used this power to change his destiny: a shady ad brought him to a CEO, amassing wealth through jade gambling, dominating business, exacting revenge, and navigating complex relationships. Landen had mastered the art of turning lies into his own truth.

Five years ago, a man was targeted by a bad guy, and a woman saved him but sustained a permanent injury in the process. Five years later, they crossed paths again by chance. During an argument, the man accidentally hurt the woman's arm, leading him to suspect that she might be the saviour from five years earlier. He then ordered an investigation into her background. Amidst their back-and-forth interactions, a series of funny and heartwarming events unfolded, ultimately helping them recognise each other.

Sadie accidentally freed the genie, Chase, who gifted her a way to form sworn bonds. She immediately bonded with the God of Fate, earning his eternal favor and protection. Any harm to her would be tripled in retribution. After being reclaimed by her birth mother, she encountered not a rival heiress, but a timid, broken sister, bullied into fear and dullness by their cousins. Seeing her mother and sister suffer, Sadie declared her return with supreme backing, forbidding any further mistreatment. Her uncles and cousins ignored her. She endured until she snapped. "Bully my sister?" She struck, sending them flying. "Order me to kneel at the ancestral hall?" Instantly, it exploded. "Steal my father's legacy?" They all landed in the hospital for decades. After that, no one dared trouble the three of them again.

Jolene and Rhys entered an arranged marriage that gradually grew into genuine love. However, their happiness was shattered by the arrival of Nora, who bore a striking resemblance to Rhys's first love. Rhys repeatedly crossed Jolene's boundaries to defend Nora, until Jolene could endure no more. She chose to have the child alone and divorced Rhys. Consumed by regret, Rhys sought to win her back, but Jolene had already found her own happiness.

Choosing the red pill allows you to go back in time by 10 years and redefine your own life. Choosing the blue pill offers you the chance to embark on a new life, occupying someone else's body.

After losing her job and discovering her boyfriend's betrayal, Madison met Eli and Colton, travelers from another realm. Her touch restored their magic, making her their living power source. As their entanglement deepened, a mysterious mirror surfaced. A final confrontation triggered its magic, sending them to a world of sorcery, where Madison gained magic and found herself with child.

"Sir, it hurts. Can we not do this?" "Be good, the shot will bring your fever down." Despite being rejected by her own family, he spoiled her utterly. Everyone knew she was his untouchable weakness. Bullied? Then he'd simply make her exercise every night until she grew strong. Years later, holding a miniature version of his hand, she finally understood that this love had been his long‑planned scheme all along.

I am a pet live streamer, and my dog is incredibly obedient, often performing astonishingly human-like acts that have drawn a huge following. However, during a live stream one day, a spiritual advisor suddenly warned me. "You should no longer keep your dog. When a dog starts behaving like a human, it's either turning into something sinister or unnatural!" "Soon, your life will be in grave danger!" But what he didn't know was that everything I did was part of a plan to draw him in.

Lydia was a brilliant yet impoverished student, whose dream of attending a prestigious university was destroyed by severe bullying. After enduring workplace harassment and deception by an ex, Chase appeared, a man of influence who humbled himself for love. He told her, "Use me as your steppingstone. Take everything I have and rise. I will ensure your lasting happiness."

Fiona Shaw had been a rich heiress until three years ago, when her family went bankrupt. To repay her family's enormous debt, she focused on securing an arrangement with the Sterling family and married Henry. However, Henry was gay and deeply in love with his assistant, Louis; he had no feelings for Fiona and never touched her after their wedding night. The only reason for marrying Fiona was to satisfy his mother Elizabeth's, pressure and to produce an heir, ensuring that the family fortune remained in his hands and out of reach of his half-brother, Jeff.

I am the heir to the company, but I've run away from an arranged marriage to become an intern. My boss publicly humiliated me, "Han Zaiming, you're such a loser, you'll end up homeless for the rest of your life!" He even jabbed a pen towards my eye. I didn't say a word. Instead, I silently shared the video of his insults in the company's group chat. Five minutes later, the chairman called him on his phone. He answered, his face turning from red to pale. I smiled and asked, "Who did you say would end up homeless just now?" He fell to his knees. I patted his shoulder, "No need to kneel. I'm just here to get a taste of real life." "Starting tomorrow, you'll be the one ending up homeless, and I'll be your boss."

Meadow finds her fiancé, Tyler, in bed with her twin sister, Juniper, who mocks their wedding. Humiliated, she meets Alaric Ashford, Tyler's powerful billionaire boss, at a club. Alaric, unable to feel physical touch, reveals he can feel Meadow. He offers her $100 million and revenge if she marries him. Heartbroken and drunk, Meadow agrees, signs a contract, and asks him to take her virginity. They marry, and Alaric begins his revenge: promoting Tyler and having Juniper committed to a psychiatric facility. When Meadow returns to her old apartment, Juniper and Tyler brutally attack her. Alaric's bodyguard intervenes, and Alaric rescues Meadow, reaffirming his commitment and their revenge plan. Meadow grapples with her new life as Alaric's wife and her complex feelings.

Emma, a police officer who died in the line of duty, was reborn as the long-suffering heiress of the Dawson family. Having endured years of abuse and betrayal after returning to her biological parents, she met a tragic end. Now, she seized the chance to investigate the Dawson Group and exact ruthless justice. Yet, as she dug deeper, her own past death grew suspicious, and her former lover, Asher, suddenly reappeared. "Asher, what do you want?" she asked. He replied, "I wish to share your bed."

The Crown Prince and I grew up as childhood sweethearts. Then his father ordered the slaughter of my entire family. He promised to clear their names, only to turn around and marry someone else—and now he wants me to become his personal companion. “Wan'er, stop dreaming. You're just a weak woman,” he said. Three years later, in the imperial court, I stood clad in armor, the Tiger Tally—a symbol of military command—in my hand. His eyes widened in disbelief. “You… You're the Northern General?” I drew my sword, its tip aimed at his throat, and coldly replied: “Prince, even a so-called weak woman can end your life.”

My husband told me I had cancer. Fearing I'd become a burden to him and our child, I chose to end my life. My spirit hadn't moved on after I died. But I never imagined that at my own funeral, I would see my best friend wrapped in my husband's arms. "Your wife was such a fool. We just lied to her about having cancer." "Well, she killed herself to make way for us, didn't she?" When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the very day I was told I had cancer.

An accident led him to save the woman he had just met on a blind date. Who was he? The crown prince, a man of immense power! It was said that he had countless socialites vying for his attention, yet he kept his distance from women. And who was she? The neglected eldest daughter of a wealthy family. He said, "Marry me. Our marriage will be your best shield." She replied, "I don't want to use you as a weapon, and I don't love you." Upon hearing this, he smiled and said, "But I love you."

I was a coffin maker. Moved by the sight of Xiao Heqing selling himself into servitude to pay for his father's burial, I offered him my help. To repay my kindness, he married into my family. Later, his devotion to his father was so great it moved the heavens, and he ascended from a mere mortal to become the new King of the Underworld. Ten years later, Xiao Heqing's old flame, Sui Wan, had my newborn child murdered. I begged Xiao Heqing for justice, but he simply said, "If you hadn't used your kindness to trap me, I never would have married into your family." "Without you, Wanwan and I would have been the perfect couple long ago." "It's only a child. If you want one so badly, this King can simply give you another." A smile of release touched my lips. I immediately contacted the Star Lord of Fate. "I accept your previous offer."

My mother-in-law lost two teeth, so I bought her an entire box of cheap and unhealthy instant noodles—one meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She held a bowl of instant noodles, eyeing the skewers in my hand with clear envy, and asked if she could have some meat. I told her, "No way. Meat might aggravate your condition. The doctor said you need to eat something nutritious." Later, she went around telling everyone in the neighborhood that I was a heartless daughter-in-law who abused her. Her son confronted me angrily, and her daughter called to accuse me of being ungrateful, saying I was heartless. I recorded everything they said and played it back for my mother-in-law. She fell silent after hearing it. Because she knew better than anyone. Back when I was recovering after giving birth, during the time I was supposed to be cared for and well-fed, she made me eat nothing but instant noodles for a whole month.

My mother was once my father's favored concubine, akin to a secondary wife in old China. During childbirth, my eldest sister deliberately delayed calling the midwife, resulting in my mother's tragic death due to complications. After my sister became the Princess Consort, she told me, "A true sisterhood means staying by each other's side forever." I knew she intended to keep me close, tormenting me for a lifetime. Then, someone reached out to me, offering a lifeline: "How about I become your pillar?" I smiled, and that was when my sister's peaceful days turned into her own living nightmare.

Kaela Moon, framed by her family and forced into a fake marriage with the "invalid" Barron Kaufman, reveals her formidable combat and hacking skills when her family attempts to assault her. This leads to an alliance: Kaela seeks answers about her mother's mysterious death and Project Nightingale, while Barron wants to expose those poisoning him and his grandfather. Kaela infiltrates St. Augustus Academy, confronting Silas Thorne, the project's architect. She discovers her mother, a lead researcher, is not dead but cryogenically frozen, and her father, Harl Moon, is involved. Using her skills and Barron's resources, they expose Thorne's illegal activities and humiliate Kaela's family. Their strategic partnership deepens as Kaela's touch uniquely alleviates Barron's chronic pain, making their bond more than just a contract. They now target the "Viper" network, led by Jenna Moon, to uncover the full conspiracy and rescue Kaela's mother.

I was the prized canary Gu Minyan kept in the palm of his hand. Our contract was simple: I would be his mistress for three years, and he would make me an A-list star. But when I made the mistake of falling for him, Gu Minyan looked at me with scorn. "Cheng Xiaoyi," he sneered, "take a good look in the mirror. Do you really think you're worthy of me? Don't forget your place." So I buried my love and locked my heart away. The moment our three years were up, I left him for good. But this time, it was Gu Minyan who knelt before me, begging. "Yiyi," he pleaded, "can you please love me again?" I calmly shook my head. "You're not worthy."

On the day a programmer at a major company proposed, his girlfriend married the richest man, leaving him millions in debt. A call arrives from Thailand: A cousin he's never met has left a multi-million dollar fortune. The challenge is a seven-day trial: sleep with seven women, eat and sleep with them, resist their temptations, and find your soul mate to inherit. The whispers of a Buddha amulet, the prying eyes of a housekeeper, and dream journeys reveal the secrets of the family's past. Choose the right lover, and you'll find wealth and truth; choose the wrong one, and you'll be forever a puppet. The seven-day Shura Field is the starting point of his counterattack and the countdown to his fateful awakening.

I bought my puppy a two-thousand-dollar outfit. My boyfriend completely lost it. He raged, "My entire outfit isn't even worth two thousand, and you spent that much on an animal? We're from ordinary families! I work myself to the bone to support you, buy you a house and clothes, and this is how you waste my money?" I slapped him across the face. "Support me? Is taking me for hotpot and being too cheap to order any meat what you call 'support'? Is this house you owned before we even met 'buying me a house'? And you know perfectly well those clothes weren't from you—they were your sister's hand-me-downs!" "Excuse me. *You're* from an ordinary family. I'm not." Time to lay my cards on the table. No more pretending. I'm the daughter of the richest man in the country.

During my university years, I worked as a fashion blogger and earned over fifteen hundred dollars a month. My aunt, envious of my success, pressured me to teach my cousin, who struggled with fashion choices. I did my best to help her, but in return, my account with three million followers got banned, and my private photos were humiliatingly shared in the family group chat. When I retaliated with a few words, my own parents, in their rage, went so far as to beat me to death. When I opened my eyes again, there was my aunt holding my hand, saying, "Come on, help your cousin, won't you? You're so talented!" I smiled and replied, "Oh, I'll make sure she becomes a fashion blogger everyone remembers!"

After the young master's coming-of-age ceremony, Lady personally allocated him his own courtyard. Unfortunately, he spent his days indulging in romantic dalliance and idle leisure—gambling on cockfights, and racing horses. The courtyard quickly became a place of disorder and moral decay. Disappointed, Lady replaced the servants in his household over and over again. By chance, that's when I showed up. Me, a professional HR manager, who had found myself in the body of a newly hired maid. If there's one thing I excel at, it's organizational management. I wasted no time in implementing a comprehensive system of performance evaluations paired with a robust package of incentives and penalties. Rewards and punishments were handed out fairly, balancing authority with compassion. The young master's head maid sneered at me, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "I've been serving the young master for years. Your ridiculous little rules—what does it matter if we don't follow them?" I smiled. "Let me introduce you to the concept of the last-place elimination policy."