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Gordon James left for a battalion the day after his wedding with Daphne Kirk. Seven years later, Daphne took their son Freddy to Gordon's camp to meet his dad. There she found out he got married to another woman in the camp. Conflicts with his new wife Flora and her mom Jane led to Freddy dying on the trip. Daphne swore to avenge her son with help from her father, Marshal Simon Kirk. Gordon killed Jane to win his powerful father-in-law's favor, only to get killed by Flora who then committed suicide.

Nicole Portman was a long-suffering housewife for 20 years. Physical and verbal abuse? Her husband gave it in spades. Dismissive apathy? Her son's a master at it. But everything changed when her husband chased her out of the house one day. Christina Nolan, a director with a vision, discovered Nicole and decided to cast her in a movie! Just like that, the housewife turned into an overnight sensation! Is this Nicole's first taste of freedom in her life? But more twists and turns await Nicole... and some are more chalenging than others.

Claire, daughter of a military family, was invincible on the battlefield. After her death, she finds herself in the body of the wife of Sebastian, CEO of Fowler Corp. To secure her independence, Claire agrees to a one-year marriage contract with him, promising to play the role of his wife in exchange for a house and a job upon divorce. Throughout the year, Claire not only outmaneuvers those who threaten her but also charms Sebastian's siblings. Sebastian gradually becomes captivated by her and embarks on a journey to win her heart.

Elite lawyer Vienna catches her fiancé Zack with his mistress and, instead of reacting, she slips a condom into a contract and hands it to Zack's playboy best friend, Wyatt. "Hotel? My treat." What starts as a revenge game becomes a thrilling, forbidden affair. But when Wyatt risks everything for her, Vienna realizes the game was set years ago and she's been the pawn all along. A game of revenge that leads to a heart-stopping love.

After catching her boyfriend cheating with his boss, Sydney is devastated. Drunk and heartbroken, she accidentally runs into Evan, Riverton's richest man, outside a bar. The two had briefly met in prison six months earlier. On impulse, Sydney proposes a flash marriage, and Evan surprisingly agrees. After the wedding, her life suddenly turns around, leaving her cheating ex furious, while Sydney slowly discovers her new husband is far more powerful than she ever imagined.

She was abducted by human traffickers as a child, and when she grew up, she was betrayed by a scumbag who cheated on her. She thought her life was doomed, but one day, her wealthy uncle shows up, offering her the chance to return home and inherit a fortune worth billions.

"You wicked imposters, just wait and see how my mommy and daddy kick you and your kid out!" Six years ago, after a one-night encounter with a stranger, she had a daughter and raised her alone. Now, he’s tracked her down—but her jealous sister has claimed her identity, using every chance to make life hard for her and her daughter. Though he doesn’t know who she truly is, he finds himself stepping in to protect her time and again—and can’t help but fall for her.

To escape the marriage arranged by my parents, I secretly got married. I thought everything would settle down, but my husband cheated on me after the wedding! Before getting a divorce, I had a one-night stand with a man. I thought it was nothing serious, but the man got attached to me! As I kept dealing with him, I discovered he was the man my parents had arranged for me to marry years ago! What should I do?

ReelTalk is hitting the streets with hot seat questions! Host Sarah Moliski and vertical star Jeff Lawless take over the Santa Monica Pier, racing to interview as many people as possible while convincing them to download the ReelShort app. From asking if you would date your professor to whether it’s a red flag to discover your boyfriend’s a werewolf, nothing is off limits. Tune in for an episode packed with laughs, competition, and fun in the sun!

The real identity of the bricklayer on the construction site was the renowned King of the state. After gifting his ex-wife a ten-billion business, he was humiliated by divorce. She was stunned when she learned the truth!