After her first love Patrick vanishes, Sue marries Derrick, who resembles Patrick, out of obsession. A love triangle simmers—Sue torn between her Patrick fantasy and Derrick’s real affection, when a man claiming to be Patrick (actually vengeful rival Zach) appears, it ignites chaos, forcing Sue to confront: is she loving a ghost, a substitute, or her husband before her?
The unlucky wage slave named Hannah Jones accidentally traveled into a novel and became the vicious substitute villainess who falls for the male lead, Daniel Miller, The villainess tried to frame the male lead's true love, aiming to take her place, but ended up being confined to a mental hospital. But in the end, through Hannah's efforts, she finally changed her tragic fate and won Daniel 's heart.
Molly wakes up in a novel as the doomed female lead. To change her fate, she stays with her husband Oliver, who she's forced to marry. Despite her ex's advances and her love rival's schemes, Molly stands firm. After a family loss, Oliver restructures the company. Eventually, they choose a future of everlasting love.
Everyone in the company knows the proud and aloof CEO, Alexander , harbors a deep love for a mysterious "Goddess" he never mentions. I, Emily Draco, am his secretary—but expected to serve him like to serve a king, even delivering a change of clothes for him and his lover on bed without complaint. Alexander believes he controls me, but what he doesn’t realize is that in my eyes, he’s merely a substitute for someone far more significant.
Cheryl Cole was the substitute for the unforgettable love of George Jones, the richest man in Riverton. She dated him for two years, receiving one million dollar every month. On the surface, she seemed to bear the emotional pain, but in reality, she enjoyed the wealth. When George's unforgettable love returned and they planned to get married, Cheryl chose to leave gracefully and start enjoying her own life. George found out that Cheryl wasn't sad without him; instead, she was living a happy life and even had a new boyfriend. George started to make a lot of effort to win Cheryl back.
An unexpected event led Chloe Garcia to gain a son, who was diagnosed with hemophilia. In order to earn money for his treatment, Chloe applied for a job at Reed Group. It turns out that the person she had a one-night stand with six years ago was Evan Reed, the CEO of Reed Group. However, her sister, Dana Garcia, pretended to be Chloe and approached Evan.
To cover her critically ill father's hospital bills, Evelyn Davis reluctantly married Mateo Sheen in her sister's stead. Rumor had it that he was visually impaired and eccentric. At first, they hated each other's guts. Yet gradually, Evelyn fell prey to his charm, and Mateo restored his sight thanks to her love and care.
Marrying a grumpy and crippled CEO as a substitute for the daughter of her adoptive parents, Wendy only expected some respect. However, after she healed his legs, CEO became a clingy and gentle lover, got even with those who hurt her, and found her natural parents.
Impoverished university student Haley’s father is killed by the Marquis' wife Zoe Janssen. Learning the Marquis’ return, Zoe needs a stand-in to hide her infertility, she finds Haley. Haley undergoes plastic surgery to resemble Zoe and enters the Marquis’ mansion. Skillfully navigating identity crises, Haley exposes the Janssen family's sins, falls in love with the Marquis, and becomes his true wife.
Nancy Sherman, who barely escaped death, returns home a year later, determined to uncover the truth behind her mother’s death. Fueled by anger and a desire for revenge, she teams up with Ian Eddy. Together, they face numerous challenges, unravel clues, and ultimately expose the real culprit!
Low-born Mia Sherman unexpectedly rises as a marquis' matriarch, tasked with taming two rebellious kids. Her bold methods mold a defiant troublemaker into a scholar-warrior prodigy, astonishing the household. Through trials, she ascends as a formidable leader, proving her wit and courage.
Sonia Horn, a CEO, conceals her status in search of an obedient marriage partner, while Alec Heath, the head of Maze Group, pretends to be poor to avoid gold diggers. Their whirlwind marriage takes an unexpected turn when their companies collaborate, bringing them dangerously close to discovering each other's true identities.
Raised in the countryside, I am the wealthiest individual in Cloudia, owning vast properties across the region. Bound by a childhood betrothal, I followed the man to his home, aiming to persuade his grandmother to annul the engagement. However, through a series of unexpected events, we ended up married. Joining his company for work, I encountered a myriad of challenges, including an heiress impersonator, a scheming director determined to undermine me, and an obstinate celebrity. Despite these obstacles, I consistently outmaneuvered them with grace and wit. Throughout this journey, my initial intent to dissolve our arranged marriage transformed as genuine affection blossomed between the man and me.
Orphan Renee Lennox, tricked into pregnancy, marries Max Clarke under false pretenses. Tristan Graham discloses he is the child's true father and unveils Renee as the missing Yale heiress. Betrayed and manipulated, Renee's life takes a dramatic turn as she navigates deceit, love, and her newfound identity, ultimately finding her place among the elite Yale family.
Ruthless business titan Evan meets intern Karlee in a fiery clash. After a one-night stand, the marriage-averse Karlee flees to raise their baby alone, but Evan hunts her down. He spoils her relentlessly. When she tries to run again, Evan won't let her escape as he yells, "Leave me, but keep the baby? No way!"
Sa araw ng engagement ni Nora Lynn, sinet-up siya ng kapatid niyang babae at naka-one night stand niya si Chris Bryan. Dahil dito, hiniwalayan siya ni Chuck Harris, at itinuring siyang kahihiyan ng Lynn Family. Matapos ang limang taon, bumalik si Nora na may quadruplets, at muling nagtagpo ang landas nila ni Chris Bryan.
Naomi is kind-hearted. Although she is a member of the Sharma family, she has faced disdain from her family members because of her mother's background. Not only does her father treat her like she's invisible, but even the family servants look down on her. She once thought that her half-sister Nadia truly cared for her, but after falling victim to a premeditated scheme, she begins to realize that everything was a lie. In her time of crisis, Sebastian enters her life, helping her overcome one challenge after another. As she helps him deal with his misogyny, they gradually grow closer...
Jenny Wood, the CEO of Wood Group, goes undercover as an intern to gain insights into her company. However, she quickly becomes a target of office politics and a power-hungry boss. Jenny flips the script, clapping back at everyone and unveiling her true identity, returning to claim her power.
Emily Evans and Nathan Quinn have been married in name only for three years, never truly meeting. Fate reunites them, but mistaken identity makes Nathan think Emily is his nephew's girlfriend, causing misunderstandings. As feelings grow through conflict and truth, they finally find love and happiness together.
Flora becomes Henry's secret lover for 3 years to help her sick mother. When she learns Henry is marrying Sherrie, a heiress of the West Europia Group, she decides to end the affair. With a tale of deep love and misunderstandings unfolding, their restrained affection can't hide the tumultuous emotions beneath the surface.
Selena Young’s biological father used a fake paternity test to make Selena a false heiress, and her biological mother was none the wiser. Her sister, Julia Young, saw Selena as a thorn in her side and schemed to have Selena sleep with a vagrant. However, Selena accidentally ended up meeting Zack Wilson, the heir to the Wilson Group.
On the eve of her grand wedding, Cindy Lance faces a devastating betrayal and ends up drowning her sorrows in a bar, mistaking a CEO for a bartender and spending the night with him. Six years later, Cindy returns with four adorable children, only to discover their father is Ian Gilen, the CEO of Gilen Group. The news delights the matriarch of the Gilen family, and seizing the opportunity, Ian proposes to Cindy. Together, they embark on a journey of love, reuniting as a happy family.
Janson Ford and Lori Allen were a married couple who had never met. On a beautiful night, an unexpected event brought them together. The next day, Lori hurriedly left but accidentally left behind her jade pendant. Janson then began his search for his savior. Fate will surely arrange another special encounter for them!
A tragic car accident, leads to the older sister's death as she tries to save her younger sister. In the midst of her grief, the younger sister is framed and forced to become her brother-in-law's wife. He, however, despises her because he blames her for his wife's death. Misunderstandings from family and friends, traps set by enemies, and the troubles of innocent friends push the younger sister into severe depression, resulting in a mental breakdown. When the truth finally comes out, it might already be too late.
Heiress Nina Dawson loves CEO Theo Foster, who prefers glamorous women. To protect her pride, she accepts Hugh West's proposal, only to be betrayed and confined for three years. Theo rescues her, promising revenge. Nina, now hardened, plots her own payback against Hugh and keeps Theo at a distance. Through many trials, Nina and Theo discover their true feelings and start anew.
Kelly, a working-class girl, agrees to become a maid for her former lover, wealthy CEO Philip, in order to pay for her daughter’s medical bills. Despite past hurts, they rebuild their relationship, uncover her true identity as a long-lost heir, and ultimately reunite as a family.
Estelle Shaw voluntarily marries Yale Turner to investigate the truth behind a car accident six years ago. As a result, she becomes embroiled in internal conflicts within the Tuner family. In order to uncover the real culprit behind the scenes, the two join forces. Through the investigation, Estelle gradually gains Yale's trust and love with her intelligence and courage. In the end, they overcome numerous obstacles and find happiness together.
Simon, the mysterious leader of the Stones, returns to his hometown and reconnects with Nora, his wedded wife by contract. Hiding his true identity, he helps her deal with many challenges. What starts as a pact blossoms into love, leading to a heartfelt and happy ending.
Cassian was raised in poverty. He worked hard and entered Aetherium Group. He saved Mrs. Sterling by chance, leading to a flash marriage with the CEO, Ophelia. As he tasted success in career and love, Silas returned. He proclaimed Ophelia as his wife. Tormented by the social disparity, Cassian chose to divorce. But in the end, he resolved to fight for true love.
Anna Wilson is finally meeting her online boyfriend of five years in person. Despite being a heiress of a conglomerate, her boyfriend has always mistaken her for a waitress. Interestingly, her boyfriend, rumored to work on a construction site, turns out to be the CEO of a major corporation...
Jennifer, a spirited young designer, has formed a close bond with her online boyfriend, Eclipse. Their virtual relationship is filled with shared dreams and secrets, and Jennifer eagerly anticipates their future meeting. However, upon starting her new job at a prominent design company, she discovers that her boss, Shane Timberlake, is a cold and demanding figure who constantly pressures his employees. Initially frustrated by Shane's behavior, Jennifer soon realizes that beneath his harsh exterior lies a deep loneliness and stress. As she gets to know him better, she begins to suspect that Shane might actually be Eclipse, her beloved online boyfriend.
Lexi mistook Gavin's visit for a foreskin check instead of a kidney consult. To cover her mistake, she agreed to pose as his girlfriend. But Gavin's mom liked Lexi so much, she gave them three days to marry, threatening to refuse breast cancer treatment if they didn't.
On her wedding day, Kaitlin Wilson dumped her scumbag husband, got herself another husband by providing a monthly salary of 20,000 dollars and married him hastily. She faced challenges and traps from her evil stepmother and stepsister, as well as snubs from her subordinate colleagues at work. Kaitlin resolved all the problems one by one, gradually discovering that her husband turned out to be a billionaire.
To save her imprisoned brother, orphaned Serena is forced to marry the infamous libertine, young master Vincent of the Owens family, in place of her unrelated sister. On the day of their wedding, Vincent is surprised to discover that Serena is his long-lost first love! However, she seemed not to recognize him. With secrets held close, they cautiously reignite this intricately entangled love affair...
On the day of her engagement, Nora Lynn was framed by her sister and had a one-night stand with Chris Bryan. Afterward, her fiance Chuck Harris called off the engagement, and the Lynn Family also saw her as a disgrace and kicked her out of the house. Five years later, Nora returns with her quadruplets and crosses paths with Chris once again, but neither of them recognizes the other.
Joey Quinn was forced by her mother to go on a blind date, but she mistakenly assumed the man she met was her arranged match, unaware that he was actually Bryan Shein, the CEO of Shein Corp. After making a series of "outrageous" demands, she made a quick exit. However, her cover was blown at a public event, and Bryan, impressed by her boldness, uses her blind date "stunt" as leverage to bring her into his company. This marked the start of Joey’s career. Though she couldn't stand Bryan, she found herself unable to escape him. Little did she know, the frustrating boss in front of her was actually her online boyfriend of over a year…
What the heck! I was supposed to get married soon, but it turns out my best friend is having an affair with my fiancé. No way am I going through with this wedding! I've worked so hard to run my restaurant, only to be mocked by this jerk for being just a restaurant owner. I just smiled and introduced my new hire: a billionaire CEO! The jerk was stunned! How could a billionaire CEO become the underling and husband of his powerless ex-girlfriend?!
Rebecca was well prepared to meet her boyfriend Craig’s mom for the first time, only to be humiliated by his snobbish family. They called Rebecca a country bumkin, and thought she was be with Craig only because his family was about to become rich. After completing his graduate program and getting a decent job, Craig started to show his true colors, and wanted to dump Rebecca.
Evelyn Clarke was switched at birth by her nanny, Martha, and grew up in poverty. To raise money for her son's wedding, Martha even forced Evelyn to marry a man with a history of domestic violence and multiple divorces. Unwilling to accept her fate, Evelyn begins to resist. Can she break free from her cage and find her real parents?
Wendy Jensen grew up unloved and alone. One wrong move, and she ended up tied to Miles Quinn. He was cold, distant, and feared by everyone, including her. But the more he saw her, the harder he fell. When her friend tried to confess his feelings for her, Miles stepped in, took her hand, and never let go.
After catching her fiance cheating, Sonia Darrow is cast out by her father and found unconscious by the notorious Jonah Hyde, whose tender care masks a growing obsession. Adapted from the Fanqie novel “How Could a Scheming Obsessive Man Not Have a Wife? Oh, Sweet Wife”, written by Su Yuliao.