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Visit official websiteIn Rivermore, Naomi, Hunter, Lawrence, and Caroline were caught in a dangerous web of family grudges, political schemes, and power struggles—filled with murder, betrayal, coups, arranged marriages, and revenge. As rival clans clashed with the royal court, Naomi confessed her crimes, leaving Hunter torn between love loyalty and ambition.
Rivermore Group and Steadfast Group compete on the Rivermore Crossing and a new landmark project. Cole Harper joins Steadfast after a misunderstanding and dismissal. An earthquake damages the bridge, sparking a design crisis which shifts personal and professional dynamics among Cole Harper, Sienna Preston, Jude Avery, and Amelia Brooks during project conflicts and crises.
Charles revealed the truth about Ariana and Mason's affair and their embezzlement, causing Liberty Holdings to go bankrupt. He then exposed the identity of the Southside tycoon, and after settling the betrayal of the Morgan family, he boldly started a new chapter.
Ethan steps up to protect his friends, taking on poison sorcerers like Mr. Sterling and Christopher. He saves Mr. Raymond, fixes the poisoning, and gets pulled into Spiritflow Art, spirits, ghosts, and a whole lot of relationship mess. In the end, he shuts down the supernatural chaos for good.
Rebellious heir Lucas Shaw trains with Master Daniel, meeting Sylvia Suey. Once bickering, they bond as she teaches him medicine. When a plague hits after their descent, Sylvia saves Lucas’ grandmother and earns fame. Together, they roam cities to uncover her past, gather healers, and build an alliance… What's the secret behind her mysterious needle skills?
She Loved Him. He Destroyed Her. Now She's Marrying His Dying Brother. Victoria's sister Alyssa never stops tormenting her. Her ex-lover Lord Ashford? He joined in. So when Victoria's forced into marriage with the Crown Prince, a man everyone says won't survive the year, she expects nothing. But unexpectedly, what she gets is someone who fights for her.
Bella Chambers was falsely accused of abducting the Empress Dowager, leading to a mistaken attack on her and Prince Ryan Summers by the Chambers Family. They were nearly executed until the Emperor returns to reveal the truth, unveiling Bella as the Empress and Ryan as the Crown Prince.
Ethan knows something is wrong. His empress is ignoring him and even pushing him away. But he sees the cracks. The fear in her eyes when he's wounded. The soft way she says his name in her sleep. She still loves him. She must. So he searches for the truth. And when he finds it, it breaks him. Because she's dying.
Descended from the Goddess, Elara Sue was cherished by her adopted family until a fateful clash with the Crown Princess brought their ruin. To survive, she schemes her way into the Emperor’s harem. The Crown Prince vows the Emperor won’t live past seven days, but what happens next shocks them all.
When Vera's memories come flooding back, she uncovers the truth behind the corporate power plays and cutthroat research wars. Her decision? Divorce Miles and move on. Plot twist: the husband who couldn't wait to sign the papers is now obsessively fighting to keep her. Through breakups, makeups, betrayals, and misunderstandings, Vera and Miles navigate the chaos of love and ambition. By the time they rebuild what they broke, everyone's ready for a fresh start, including them.
Twelve-year-old Mila is locked in a basement and abandoned for seven days. Just when hunger and darkness close in, an unplugged, rusted refrigerator begins to hum. Warm food appears. Gentle voices call her “sweetheart.” They claim to be her real parents from another world—and promise to come for her at noon. But when the fridge opens, something reaches through first.
After his ruthless girlfriend Caroline Sutton sabotages his lab, genius scientist Adrian Westfield leaves with nothing. Partnering with Victoria Stanton, he develops a groundbreaking cure. As Caroline's life spirals from corporate fraud and illness, she discovers Adrian's hidden status as a top medical authority. Now, she will do anything to reclaim what she lost.
