breaking the ice short story Movies & TV Series

For 25 years, billionaire tycoon Malcolm Lynch searched for the wife and son stolen from him. When he finally finds a lead on his son Calvin, he disguises himself as a poor construction worker to test his character, wanting to be accepted as a father, not as a billionaire. But Calvin's life is tougher than he imagined. Overworked, underpaid, and raising a sick daughter alone, he's been surviving with dignity in a cruel world. After witnessing the injustice his son faces, Malcolm quietly steps in, as he changes Calvin's fate from behind the scenes. From toilet-cleaning interviews to workplace humiliation, family rejection, and a stolen bride-to-be, Calvin fights his way back with grit and integrity. But when the truth is revealed that he’s the heir to Acria’s richest man, the entire village is left stunned. With love reclaimed, reputations restored, and enemies silenced, Calvin and Elisa finally get the happy ending they were denied.

She was originally an heiress, but married him, a man with nothing, just because he saved her life. She concealed her identity, secretly helping him to start from scratch, only to be abandoned by him. After their divorce, she no longer hides her identity and is pursued madly by a big shot.

When Darryl Chase was a kid, foreign invaders wiped out his whole family. Before his father died, he passed down all his power and a token that could summon all martial artists. Darryl, the only survivor of that massacre, turned into a dummy with no memories of the past. Since then, he'd been living in the Logan's Martial Club under the name Darin. Fifteen years later, the foreigners invaded once again. During a fight to protect his loved ones, he finally regained his memory and power. With his family legacy, Darryl was ready to defend his nation, side by side with his crew!

The Imperial Master, secretly maintaining the balance of power across nine nations, holds authority far above the kings with unrivaled influence. Five years ago, to repay an old family debt, he married the eldest daughter of a powerful family and quietly helped her become a regional leader. However, on the day of her appointment, she, believing him to be worthless, divorced him. As the truth slowly came to light, she realized the man she had scorned was actually the most powerful figure in all the lands. Regretting her decision, she sought reconciliation, only to be outdone by a princess, leaving her with no way back and filled with remorse.

A disgraced heir from an elite family hides his identity while working at a rival conglomerate. Branded as incompetent, he is chosen as a fake fiancé by the company's ice-cold CEO to deflect her family’s pressure. Unbeknownst to all, he is a legendary figure—a shadow monarch of the underworld, a mercenary king, and a revered healer. At a patriarch’s birthday celebration, his modest gift is mocked until a revered antiquities expert reveals it as a priceless national treasure. He exposes the fraudulence of other heirs’ lavish offerings, humiliating the scheming family. Meanwhile, his own father arrives with an arranged bride, tightening the web of deception. When the family obsesses over securing invitations to an exclusive state banquet honoring the mysterious "Dragon King," he casually claims he can obtain ten passes. Skepticism turns to shock when a high-ranking envoy delivers them personally, confirming his unimaginable power. As alliances shift and secrets unravel, his true identity threatens to overturn every lie—and rewrite the rules of the game.

Silas Bryant brought a fish bucket to propose to Aurora Hastings, but faced ridicule from her family because Aurora wished to end the engagement. Judith Hastings, however, agreed to marry Silas. He then revealed the hidden billion-dollar diamonds in the bucket, shocking everyone and leaving Aurora regretful. Silas ultimately married the kind Judith.

Doctor Sophia Grace, true Crown Princess, once saved Adrian Sterling, leaving just a Unity Pendant. Six years on in Vallaris she runs Blossoms Clinic with son Sammy, battling jealous Second Princess Isabella. When Sammy proves Adrian’s lost heir, they expose royal treachery and reclaim their future.

Lü Shu, the backbone of the company, gets abruptly fired by the CEO's daughter who just returned from abroad, triggering a massive layoff that cripples the company. What follows is a series of unexpected and captivating twists.

After years away from home and just donating his entire fortune to charities, global no. 1 gamester Dylan Lynn returned home with his big sister Jane. There he reunited with his two elder sisters, Bella and Sarah, and met his adopted brother Liam. Right away, Liam started plotting to kick Dylan out. At their casino, Dylan won a match against Leon Dunn, also known as the Lightning Hands, and saved the family business. Jane later found out Liam was working with Leon and was killed by him. Dylan swore then to bring his sister's killer to justice. He went on to win matches against Liam's biological brother James Fenn and the owner of Stormhold Hotel, getting back a crucial biochip for his country in the process. Finally, after bringing evildoers to justice, Dylan and his wife spent their honeymoon helping victims of gambling kickstart their new lives...

I helped an elderly lady I ran into at the supermarket, not realizing her son was the CEO! She gifted me a ring symbolizing the CEO's wife. I hid my identity and continued working in his company as a janitor, but I soon faced constant bullying from other employees. Ultimately, I decided to bravely reveal my true identity and face the challenges ahead…

To fulfill a debt of gratitude, Flora married into the Milo family, only to be betrayed and humiliated by her husband, Harrison Milo. So she orchestrates her own death and rebuilds her life . Five years later, Harrison uncovers the truth and will burn everything down to get her back—but he’s too late. She’s already moved on, and her new life has no room for his regret.