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Sorry, This Plot Is Mine Now

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After failing her tribulation in the cultivation world, Claire Cohen wakes up inside a novel she had read before her fatal car accident—now cast as a doomed side character. With courage and kindness, she fights for her own place, embarking on a new battle of wits.

（Dublagem）Bilionário em Fuga Torna-se Minha Noiva

Deixada no altar, Liana Medeiros faz algo impulsivo: casa-se com Jacob Hamilton, um bilionário misterioso marcado por seus próprios traumas. O que começa como um acordo frio logo se torna uma jornada de paixão e cura. Entre ex-parceiros intrometidos, dramas familiares e disputas corporativas, será que esse romance inesperado virará amor verdadeiro ou o passado os destruirá?

Sorry, I'm Out of Your League Now (DUBBED)

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Debbie Reid funds Stacy Potts through college, only to have her kindness backfire when her husband, Greg Upton, betrays her for Stacy—and causes her to miscarry. Three years after their divorce, Debbie is now married to tycoon Owen Wilde. When she unexpectedly runs into Greg and Stacy at the airport, they wrongly assume she's begging to reunite with Greg and begin humiliating her. Owen steps in, protecting Debbie and putting the ungrateful couple firmly in their place.

He Is Not Your Husband

Miranda, heiress of Frank Aviation, returns on her private jet with her daughter Bella. Her pilot husband Andre greets them, then secretly uses her jet card to lend the plane to his lover Jennifer. When Miranda and Bella board the next day, Jennifer insults Bella and destroys her crown, claiming the jet. Realizing the betrayal, Miranda exposes Andre and, with her billionaire father’s help, traps him, leaving him bankrupt and in prison.

She is Mine

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Eric Gibson has always been possessive. He is used to getting his way, so when his father marries Jenna Black, a mysteriously stunning woman with a shady past, he is captivated. What starts as admiration spirals into a dark obsession. Eric tries every charm up his sleeve to make Jenna his, but when she refuses his advances, he vows to try every other way to make her his.

Son-in-Law? No, Heir to Billions!

A humble salesman unexpectedly meets a wealthy heiress who’s resisting an arranged marriage. They pretend to be a couple, but when she discovers a hidden treasure in his family, everything changes…

Sorry, I'm Out of Your League Now

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Debbie Reid funds Stacy Potts through college, only to have her kindness backfire when her husband, Greg Upton, betrays her for Stacy—and causes her to miscarry. Three years after their divorce, Debbie is now married to tycoon Owen Wilde. When she unexpectedly runs into Greg and Stacy at the airport, they wrongly assume she's begging to reunite with Greg and begin humiliating her. Owen steps in, protecting Debbie and putting the ungrateful couple firmly in their place.

Thiên Đao Ký

Lục Thừa Phong, truyền nhân của Thiên Đao, sở hữu Long Huyết Thánh Thể ngàn năm có một, tuy không đan điền nhưng nội lực thâm sâu. Cầm theo ngọc bội khắc tên mình, anh xuống núi để tìm kiếm cha mẹ ruột. Khi đến Giang Thành, anh tình cờ cứu giúp Lục Tri Vi và nhận lại được gia đình mình. Lúc sóng gió ập đến, dù bị cha ruột ruồng bỏ, Thừa Phong vẫn sẵn sàng bất chấp tất cả để bảo vệ những người thân yêu.

Jade Foster Is Mine

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After a painful breakup with Aslan, her billionaire contracted lover, Jade swears never to see him again. But when his identical twin, Lucas, offers the love she's been seeking, she's drawn back in. As Jade moves in with Lucas, she uncovers a dark family secret that traps her in a dangerous, luxurious world. To break free, she must face the truth about the man she now calls her lover.

This Queen Was Spoiled by Fate. Twice!

What if Heaven's favorite queen, Mandy, wasted her blessing and killed Joel, the man who loved her most? Reborn, she sees the doom awaiting her family. Her only chance is an alliance with the prince she betrayed. But a secret from their last life threatens to destroy this fragile trust. Can they change their fate, or are they doomed to repeat it?

Sorry, but Mercy Ends Here

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Taken in by the wealthy Grants and named their heir, Henry Grant endures three years of humiliation—despite his unwavering devotion—all at the hands of his adoptive brother, Sean Grant. On the day of his release from prison, Henry casts mercy aside. At Sean's own inheritance party, he freezes all assets, declaring without doubt who truly holds power.

Phượng Trùng Niên Hoa, Độc Tôn Thiên Hạ

Hy sinh tại chiến trường, 60 năm sau linh hồn Mã Thúy Lan xuyên vào thân xác con gái một tội thần. Tại Đông Cung, nàng trừng trị nô tỳ ác độc và gặp Hoàng thái tôn Tiêu Lang có dung mạo giống phu quân. Nàng dùng khẩu quyết quen thuộc để được Tiêu Lang tin tưởng, vào cung đánh thức con trai là Tiêu Hiến. Sau đó, nàng dạy dỗ lại Cảnh vương, hóa giải hiểu lầm với Trấn Nam vương, điều tra vụ án, giúp đỡ dân chúng.

Sorry, Fake Can't Compete

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Rose Muhl, CEO of Cloude Corp, stepped back from her career to care for her autistic daughter, entrusting the business to her husband, Sean Wood, who married into her family ten years ago. But outside their home, Sean Wood lives a lie, flaunting himself as Cloude Corp's CEO and cheating with Cindy Mull, a young woman eager to succeed. Cindy, determined to make her mark, brings her friend to Cloude Corp—only to discover she's merely the other woman.

Mi hombre no se toca

Hugo Díaz, tras cinco años de perseguir a su diosa Petra Cruz y ser cruelmente rechazado, cerró su corazón al amor. Pero el destino lo llevó a salvar a Lucía Ruiz, una misteriosa heredera billonaria. Cuando Petra quiso recuperarlo, Lucía, con una sonrisa fría, le advirtió: "¡Sea quien seas, aléjate de mi hombre o te las verás conmigo…!"

His Highness Is Mine, And So Is the Chaos

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After an unexpected leap through time, engineering professor Chloe Jaffe awakens in the body of a persecuted woman from an ancient era. Determined to escape her cruel fate, she rescues a gravely injured child—only to be met with his cold arrogance. But months later, he reappears, no longer the helpless boy she saved, but a formidable man. Worse yet, he is none other than the infamous Prince Regent, a man feared for his ruthless reputation.

(Dubbed)Son-in-Law? No, Heir to Billions!

A humble salesman unexpectedly meets a wealthy heiress who’s resisting an arranged marriage. They pretend to be a couple, but when she discovers a hidden treasure in his family, everything changes…

Sorry, But I'm the Real Deal

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Heidi Moore has just returned from abroad when she discovers Jada Moore, the daughter of her family's driver, impersonating her as the heiress of the world's wealthiest family on the first day of school. Jada not only shows no remorse but also tries to oppress Heidi with her stolen identity—only to humiliate herself when Heidi calls the principal, her brothers, and Jason Stone to expose the truth.

Cửu Thiên Huyền Nữ

Vì giúp người yêu lên ngôi đế vương, Cửu Thiên Huyền Nữ - Chiêu Nguyệt chấp nhận mất hết thần lực, tóc hóa bạc trắng. Đáp lại, hắn bội tín, phế hậu, giam cầm và lấy máu tim nàng. Ngày trở về tiên giới, nàng tìm lại chính mình, còn hắn nếm trải quả báo, mất cả giang sơn. Giữa đế vương hối hận muộn màng và chiến thần Mặc Uyên luôn âm thầm bảo vệ, nàng sẽ chọn ai đây?

Once She's Mine, She Stays Mine

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Heartbroken by Caleb Grant, Aria Kane starts anew with his brother, Seth Aston—unaware that Seth has loved her in silence for years. As Seth's steady devotion melts her guarded heart, Aria finally finds the happiness she once dreamed of. Meanwhile, Caleb is left to face the wreckage of his own choices, watching the woman he lost find joy in his brother's arms.

Thiên Kim Điên

Tần Noãn sau khi ra khỏi bệnh viện tâm thần bỗng trở nên ngoan ngoãn khác thường. Trở về nhà, cô phát hiện em gái “thiên kim giả” giỏi diễn kịch, còn anh cả và anh hai thì thiên vị cô ta, chán ghét Tần Noãn ra mặt. Cô chỉ cười nhạt, ngoài mặt giả làm người bình thường, nhưng thực chất bên trong đã sớm trở thành một “kẻ điên thật sự”...

Vengeance in Check: The Board is Mine

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Orphaned at a young age and taken in by her enemy Rodney Linden, Joelle Linden conceals her thirst for revenge behind the guise of a reckless socialite. She forms an uneasy alliance with Hayden Burke, a tycoon determined to uncover the truth behind his sister's death. Together, they unravel the dark crimes of Rodney and Marcus Corwin, risking everything to bring down their empire—and along the way, they discover an unexpected love.

Silent No More: I Got My Prince

A car crash stole her words. His betrayal stole her trust. But as she signs the papers that end it all, a man from her past returns with a sudden proposal, and her life takes an unexpected turn...

The Plot Twist Called Love

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Transmigrated into a book as the villain, Summer Locke is assigned to team up with the male villain to torment the story's antagonist, Jim Jaeger, and turn him into an obsessive maniac. At first, she considers the task simple—but with his mind-reading ability, Jim soon discovers that Summer is kind and intriguing, with no intention of causing harm. Slowly, he finds himself falling in love with her.

Steal My Son's Wife? No Way!

Grace Shaw, a financial titan, returns home from a national duty to a nightmare: her son is comatose, and her daughter-in-law is being forced into a marriage. When the groom publicly shames her family, Grace steps in. How far will she go to extract an unimaginable price?

Thiên Kim Nhà Họ Tuần: Ngông Nghênh Khó Thuần

Công chúa đích nữ Giang Ly của Đại Phượng, ngay trong lễ trưởng thành lại bất ngờ xuyên vào thân thể bé gái 8 tuổi ở thời hiện đại. Chủ nhân ban đầu vốn là thiên kim thật bị tráo đổi thân phận, chịu cảnh người thân lạnh nhạt, bị thiên kim giả cướp hết yêu thương và chết thảm trong đói khát. Sống lại, nàng lạnh lùng: cha này không xứng, ta đổi cha khác! Là đích công chúa uy quyền, việc biến một công tử ăn chơi trở nên xuất chúng chẳng phải dễ như trở bàn tay sao?

No Trash, I'm OP!

The mighty Shaw family is disgraced when their proud heirs are crushed in the Nightmount Clan tournament—cowards who kneel and beg. But no one expected their most humiliated outcast, the "worthless" son-in-law Jasper Swayne, to step forward… and unleash terrifying power! Who is he really? The Shaw family’s survival now rests in the hands of the man they despised most!

Prisoner? No! I Want The Crown!

Blair, the real princess of Daxon, switched at birth, suffered years of torment in an enemy prison. Twenty years later, she comes back, determined to take her power back from the fake princess Lily and her own family. What steps will Blair take? And what will happen to the people who hurt her?

Thiên Hạ Đệ Nhất Đao

Giang Vô Cữu, thiếu niên nhà nông, vốn là truyền nhân Thiên Hạ Đệ Nhất Đao mang tuyệt thế đao pháp. Từ nhỏ chỉ chặt củi cày ruộng lại bị cha đuổi khỏi núi vì một mối tình kỳ bí. Lạc bước giang hồ, y so kiếm với Nam Huyền Triệt tại kinh thành, trổ tuyệt đao chấn động hoàng cung. Vì nương tử và nhi tử, y bước vào tranh đấu hoàng thất, mở ra truyền kỳ đao đạo đầy sóng gió.

Se Solo Non Fossi Tu

L’ex astronauta Elena sopporta anni di crudeltà familiare e le macchinazioni di Sophia, amante di Lucas. Ingiustamente incastrata, decide in segreto di unirsi a una missione diretta su Marte. Nei giorni precedenti alla partenza, Sophia manipola il figlio di Elena, mentre Lucas le offre promesse vuote. Ferita e delusa, Elena lascia la Terra senza voltarsi, spingendo Lucas a cercarla disperatamente. Ma riuscirà davvero a trovarla? E, se accadrà, Elena sarà disposta a perdonarlo ancora?

No More Mr. Nobody

Julian hid his name, his power, and his fury for five years, playing the useless husband no one respected. When betrayal and a child’s lie push his marriage to the edge, he stops pretending. As the true mastermind behind a life-saving medical project returns to claim his throne, Julian’s revenge begins. Will the woman he loved recognize him before it’s too late?

Cinderella? No, I’m Princess!

Annie left her noble family due to her mother and lived humbly. Her boyfriend Ian and his mother mistreated her for her background. When bullied, her grandmother Mrs. Bates defended her, revealing Annie's true identity and her mother's past. Though Ian's family continued to harass her, they failed. Finally, the wrongdoers were jailed, Annie inherited the Bates Group, and found true love.

My Son’s Mistress Defies Me? I’ll Ruin Her!

At a luxury store, Fiona White is stunned as a bold woman Yolanda steals a necklace meant for her daughter-in-law. Claiming to be her son’s fiancée, Yolanda shatters $800K in gems with the card that Fiona gave to her son. What secret is Yolanda hiding—and will Ryan side with her…?

No Longer the Stand-In

Selena agrees to become Martin’s sacred first-love stand-in, never knowing she was the real girl he once clung to. Their feelings rise, Wendy returns, and Selena pays with blood and a stolen future. Five years later she is Zoe, no longer anyone’s shadow. When she meets the Lawsons again, whose world will she upend…

Nghịch Thiên Hóa Rồng

Trương Viêm là thiên tài võ học có thân phận thấp kém, luôn bị chèn ép trong gia tộc. Vô tình gặp được cô gái giống hệt người mẹ đã khuất, lại là hôn thê của kẻ thù, anh quyết tâm tranh chức tộc trưởng để cứu cô. Sau đó anh liền bị hãm hại, kinh mạch đứt đoạn trở thành phế nhân, nhưng nhờ Đạo Tổ cứu giúp và truyền tuyệt học, Trương Viêm đã trở lại, quét sạch tà ác và đưa chúng ra trước công lý.

Bye, Son! The Legacy’s Not Yours!

He came home with billions to hand his company to his son. But when blood turns greedy and love turns cold, he gives the assets to the one who truly deserves it.

Blood Is Not Love!

It should've been joyful that Vivian found her real parents. But instead, she's working herself sick just to support them, who are actually the top rich in disguise. They call it a test, but deep down, their adopted daughter, Mia, is their answer. Both girls are loved—but not by their own parents. They say, blood is thicker than water... or is it?

La isla del tiburón asesino

En su vida pasada, Lila Márquez fue traicionada por su novio Javi y su mejor amiga Luna, quienes la arrojaron al mar frente a un tiburón asesino. Al renacer horas antes del ataque, salvó al magnate Pedro Vidal y a su heredero Nico, refugiándose con la guía Mía Paz. Mientras los incrédulos se burlaban, las aguas se tiñeron de rojo. Esta vez, el océano exigiría venganza...

My Softie is Mr. Hardcore?

Cecilia Xavier, a village doctor, financed her fiancé Preston Lopez's university education, only to discover he had been two-timing her all along. Determined to cut ties, she accidentally saved Miles Sullivan, a powerful figure who fell for her at first sight...

Il Mio Figlio Non È Tuo

Chiara Moretti e Simone Valenti si uniscono per un matrimonio combinato, trasformando lentamente la loro unione in amore. Ma l’arrivo di Bianca Lorusso, sosia della prima fiamma di Simone, sconvolge la loro vita. Simone sfida i limiti di Chiara per lei, spingendola a lasciare tutto e crescere da sola il figlio. Quando Simone cerca di riconquistarla, Chiara ha già trovato la sua vera felicità… riuscirà il passato a intaccare la sua serenità?

Cược Với Thiên Mệnh

Trần Hiêu, từng tôn xưng là “Thần bài”, sau khi cha chết thảm trong sòng bạc đã thề không đánh bạc. Nhưng khi bạn gái Lý Man mắc bệnh nan y cần tiền, anh buộc phải tái xuất đối đầu kẻ thù Cao Hào. Không ngờ, tất cả là âm mưu — Lý Man phản bội, anh mất hết và chết thảm. Trùng sinh trở lại trước ván bài, mang theo hận thù và ký ức, Trần Hiêu quyết phục thù, vạch trần kẻ địch có khả năng đọc tâm và giành lại tất cả.

No soy una mentirosa

Mia y Theo fueron novios, pero un accidente la dejó en coma. Su hija Lua trabajó desde niña para pagar el tratamiento. Theo, que creyó que Mia lo abandonó, buscó a su familia por años. Cuando conoció a Lua, dudó de ella y la llamó mentirosa. La verdad surgió cuando Lua reconoció a su padre por un amuleto familiar.

Sorpresa! Il CEO è Papà!

Cinque anni fa, Elena Rossi è rimasta incinta per caso del figlio di Vittorio Conti. Ora loro figlio Matteo (soprannominato Teino) è stato diagnosticato con leucemia. Elena intende vendere il pendente di giada ereditario che Vittorio le ha lasciato, mentre la famiglia Conti è alla ricerca del loro erede scomparso. Come conviverà questa famiglia? E quale destino attende Teino?

Hello, It's Not Me

Isabella Sherman delays returning home for the New Yeardue to work, leaving her mother Sophia Chandler disappointed. Just then, Sophia receives a call claiming her "daughter" urgently needs surgery and rushes to withdraw money for the transfer. Meanwhile, Isabella is already on her way home. Can she stop this in time?

Noelde Beşli Mucize

Noel arifesinde Claire, nişanlısının fahişe tutması üzerine onu terk eder. Kalbi kırık bir şekilde, Ethan'la bir gecelik bir ilişki yaşar ama ertesi sabah onu erkek fahişe zannederek kaçar. Ethan daha sonra Claire'in çalıştığı oteli satın alır. Claire'in Ethan'ın beşizlerine hamile olduğu ortaya çıkınca evlenirler. Zorluklardan sonra ikisi gerçekten aşık olur.

Mr. Right Outta Nowhere

Irene Webb, exiled Hill heiress, crushed on Jason Marsh for years before an unexpected pregnancy bound them together. Despite harassment from Grace Hill and Mrs. Marsh, Jason stood by her. The Hill family reclaimed Irene after necklace-proof of heritage, culminating in her dazzling fashion debut. When Grace's kidnapping plot failed, justice prevailed, leaving Irene and Jason to claim their fairy-tale ending.

Damn! How Is That Guard So Rich?

Ryan is a security guard and always keeps a low profile. But no one knows he is actually a chairman worth hundreds of billions. At a high school reunion, he shows his true power, and some things he does shock everyone. Now they all wonder: who is this man really? And what else can he do?

Cuore Sotto Sorveglianza

Elena Ferrani perde improvvisamente il fratello Lorenzo in circostanze misteriose all’Accademia Militare Nordcrest. Convinta che la versione ufficiale sia falsa, taglia i capelli e si traveste da Elio per investigare. Tra sospetti e inganni, il rigido istruttore Adriano Gualtieri diventa il suo primo obiettivo. Ma osservandola, Adriano scopre la sua determinazione e bontà. Alla fine, Elena vendica il fratello e trova l’amore con Adriano.

Na Nova Família, Foi a Minha Vez de Ser Amada

Depois de “recomeçar a vida”, Sâmia Moreira decide cortar de vez com a família Souto, que sempre a tratou como peça de xadrez. Ela se muda com a mãe para a casa dos Fortes, onde passa a receber apoio e carinho que nunca teve de Ian e Savio Fortes. Com a ajuda deles, Sâmia enfrenta as armações da família Souto, vira o jogo, se vinga e ainda encontra amor no caminho, escrevendo sua própria história de virada.

Mi reina, bienvenida a mi isla

En su vida pasada, Marina Luz renació y, tras ser abandonada por su esposo, eligió casarse con Adrián Larios, quien parecía un mendigo. Pronto descubrió que él poseía habilidades excepcionales. Juntos, desenmascararon a los traidores, revelaron sus identidades secretas y construyeron

A Isca e a Presa

Júlia finge loucura para sobreviver. Usa Lucas para fugir, mas o coração se envolve. Ele sabia de tudo e mesmo assim a protege...

Basta! Non Mi Sposo Più

Lorenzo perse l'uso delle gambe salvando Sofia, che lo ripudiò. Abbandonato da tutti, solo Chiara lo assistette per sette anni, aiutandolo a rialzarsi. Ma lui, ossessionato da Sofia, umiliò Chiara in ogni modo fino a provare le nozze con un'altra. Delusa, Chiara sposò Vittorio Colombo. Solo allora Lorenzo capì il suo errore e la cercò disperatamente, ma era troppo tardi. Lei trovò amore, lui rimpianti eterni. Ma gli ingranaggi del destino...

Mini-Retterin: Papa, halt Mama fest!

Vor sechs Jahren floh Clara an ihrem Hochzeitstag und landete in Lukas’ Auto. Nach einer gemeinsamen Nacht wurde sie festgehalten und bekam Tochter Emma. Sechs Jahre später findet Emma ihren Vater per Pfiffzeichen, ein Vaterschaftstest bestätigt die Verbindung. Als Clara zur Heirat mit Elias gezwungen wird, unternimmt sie einen Selbstmordversuch. Lukas rettet sie, deckt die Machenschaften der Wagners auf und bringt Mutter und Tochter auf sein Anwesen.

Mamas Milliarden-Geheimnis:Plötzlich Prizessin!

Sophia Bauer,eine Putzfrau,schuft für ihr Kind.Nach einer Demütigung vor der Schule taucht ihr Vater auf-ein Milliardär.Ihre wahre Identität bestätigt,start Sophia einen Rachenfeldzug gegen ihre Verächter.Doch ihre Schwiegermutter verkauft sie an ein KTV.Verzweifelt,aber ungebrochen,nimmst sie ihre Identität als Kriegsgöttin an. Mit neuer Kraft und Weisheit kehrte sie zurück,entschlossen gegen alle,die sie verletzt hatten.

SON PÉCHÉ MIGNON

Enceinte de jumeaux par accident, Axel Yvain subit le pire : sa propre famille la saigne financièrement, puis la vend comme du bétail. Son sauveur ? L'homme de cette nuit surgit... Désormais, elle devient son péché mignon.

Oh No! I Dumped the Princess?

Joyce funded Conrad's studies by selling royal treasures, only for him to marry another. At the wedding, she threw tea in his face—just as the princes arrived, revealing her identity as the long-lost princess. With her phoenix gown unveiled, she coldly declared: "A phoenix never begs for a branch."

Nona Itu Tabib Jenius

Rain mendadak koma, dan ibunya memohon bantuan Tabib Ajaib, yang ternyata adalah mantan pacarnya, Keira. Demi permohonan sang ibu, Keira menyelamatkannya. Namun di pesta pertunangan, Keira dijebak keluarga dan tunangannya. Di saat genting, Rain bersama para bos besar datang membela Keira, sekaligus membongkar identitas aslinya sebagai Tabib Ajaib

Pirou? Isso é Magia?

Bruno Alves, adotado pelo mestre do mágico Danilo Costa, dedicou-se à mágica após anos de mendicância. Em uma apresentação, Danilo foi incriminado por seu discípulo Caio Lima, causando um acidente fatal e sendo condenado a 10 anos de prisão. Caio fez isso para roubar o segredo do lendário truque "Engolir o Sol". Após anos de trabalho e treino, Bruno chega à final do Mundial de Magia, decidido a limpar o nome de seu mestre e derrotar Caio.

Un amor sorprendente

Lina trabajaba a tiempo parcial en un bar. Un día, por casualidad, pasó una noche con Javier, el heredero de la familia García, y quedó embarazada. Ante la presión de su familia, se casó con Javier y, enfrentó varios desafíos al tratar de integrarse en la sociedad de alta clase.

The Girl Who Plays Heaven's Move

Down on his luck, Hermit Azure sent his apprentice, Candice, a Go prodigy, to the Checkered Go Hall under Master Ryan Swift. There, she solved the "Dragon Puzzle" and defeated the "Go King" Night Owl. Together, Candice and Ryan set off on a legendary journey to the Celestial Go Tournament to uncover secrets of the past.

Mind Reading Sweetheart

Mia Wilson, rightful heiress to the Bennett family, was abandoned as a child and raised by her abusive uncle. Ten months ago, she encountered Jonathan Harrison, and after a passionate night, she vanished. Now, as she gives birth to their child, Jonathan finally tracks her down, unaware that this baby will rewrite their destinies forever.

Nobody to Somebody

They laughed. They mocked. They never believed. He had nothing but stubborn faith. Time passed, fortunes shifted, and whispers grew louder. Soon, everyone will face a reality they never saw coming.