Five years ago, Anna cruelly broke up with Eli for the sake of his future, which left Eli misunderstanding her and harboring a deep grudge. Five years later, Anna, who has been raising their child alone, reunites with Eli. The two then get caught in a heart-wrenching entanglement.
Separated by a flood and suffering amnesia, Charles becomes the adopted son of an entertainment mogul. Years later, he helps a struggling woman, Grace, not knowing she's his lost love, and hires her as a nanny for his daughter. Their innate bond grows, and maternal love eventually triggers memories, reuniting the family.
After Avery disappeared, his parents adopted Chad. But when Avery was back, they still preferred Chad, and even pinned his fault on Avery. After he rotted in prison for that, he called his adoptive parents to collect him. Those days were a living hell. Heartbroken beyond repair, Avery left. And they drown in a sea of regret.
A beautiful billionaire daughter ELENA has a seemingly perfect life with her charming boyfriend DANIEL who works for her father, a powerful tycoon currently in a coma. Their relationship blossoms, but when Daniel proposes marriage, Elena hesitates, fearing it would mark her father’s absence at a significant moment in her life. Torn between love and loyalty to her ailing father, she begins to sense a growing pressure from Daniel, who harbors ambitions not only for her heart but also for her vast fortune. Unbeknownst to Elena, Daniel’s intentions are darker than they appear—he sees marrying her as his ticket to wealth and influence. Meanwhile, Elena’s best friend SOPHIA begins to harbor feelings of envy. She believes Elena has it all, leading her to pursue a relationship with The Assistant Daniel. Jealous of Elena’s seemingly perfect life, she schemes to seduce Daniel, hoping to secure her own piece of the fortune. The two start a secret affair, leaving Elena oblivious to the betrayal unfolding around her. Amidst this chaos, NOAH a young lawyer, steps in to manage the family estate after the original lawyer falls ill. Initially focused on her as just a client, Noah soon finds himself drawn to Elena's warmth and vulnerability. In a moment of reckoning, Elena discovers that not only has Sophia betrayed her, but Daniel has been playing her for a fool. Will Elena survive this the betrayal of her ambitious lover and best friend?
Humiliated on her own wedding day, Ava’s childhood crush becomes her cold, distant husband. Married for status, not love, Ava enters a world where appearance is everything—and she’s never been enough. Mocked and dismissed, she quietly decides to prove them all wrong. But her transformation isn't just physical—it's a journey of self-worth, passion, and rediscovering her own voice. What she doesn’t expect is Alfie—her aloof husband—starting to see her for who she really is. The girl he once knew. The woman he can’t ignore. As the lines between duty and desire blur, Alfie finds himself falling—hard—for the wife he never thought he needed. (中文IP原型热辣滚烫之华丽变身)Ava Croft是个自信可爱的大码千金。她被家族安排嫁给自己儿时的玩伴公子Alfie Harrison,一场为了门面而举行的联姻,却从婚礼起就沦为笑柄:Ava在红毯上摔倒被群嘲,新郎冷眼旁观,名媛Sloane当众羞辱,全城媒体都等着看她笑话。婚后,Ava住进豪门庄园,遭遇冷暴力、隐形羞辱和持续的外貌攻击。野心勃勃的名媛Sloane处处刁难、造谣,连佣人都不尊重她。Ava崩溃——她开始锻炼、变美、反击,只为一件事:证明他们有多么肤浅。
After years of being paralyzed, Alison miraculously regains the ability to walk. Eager to share the news with her husband Neil, she instead stumbles upon him in bed with their nanny. It turns out that Neil's betrayal runs deeper than an affair—he's been the mastermind behind Alison's condition all along. Determined to take revenge, Alison crosses paths with Lucy, a woman trapped in an abusive marriage. As they find solace in each other's struggles, these two women, both suffocated by darkness, decide to be each other's beacon of hope.
Emma, betrayed by her fiancé Ethan, impulsively marries Henry, a high school acquaintance. Their marriage entangles her in Henry's revenge plan against Ethan and uncovers her hidden inheritance: 30% shares in Newman Holdings, long concealed by Ethan's mother. As Ethan and his mother launch corporate attacks and conspiracies, will Emma fight back?
Chloe's wedding proceeded as planned, but her longtime love, Warren, was absent from the ceremony and held her responsible for the death of his sister. However, they encountered each other that night unexpectedly and had "one-night stand", yet they remained unaware of each other's true identities...
Judy Tanner is wrongly accused by Zac Shaw of harming her half-sister, Skye. He makes her life miserable for two years. When they meet again, Judy pretends not to know Zac, avoiding the past. Determined to win her forgiveness, Zac tries everything. After many ups and downs, they finally find happiness together.
The Prime Minister's first daughter Princess Changle, is courageous in love and hate. She has a cool personality. Loving someone, she gives everything; hating someone, she makes them regret. Originally she had no hope for love, but when she met Shen Yu, she believed in love once again. This time, without revealing her identity, she finds true love and meets the right person.
Amelia mistook her son's wife Evelyn for a homewrecker. But she ran into her son's mistress, and was killed. Magically, she went back 3 years in time. This time, Amelia overcame all difficulties and eventually led Evelyn to fortune. The two of them formed a connection that went beyond blood.
Jaxis a billionaire who falls in love with Daniella, a local girl and sole owner of a bakery named Love and Treats. The couple’s love bubble bursts when Jax’s parents insist he quit car racing and travel to Denmark to take charge of the family business there. They threaten to cut him out of the family inheritance if he doesn’t obey their wish. Jax tells Daniella he’ll be leaving town for Denmark. He asks that she come with him, but she insists she can’t give up her home, friends, and the bakery when marriage is not even in the picture. She accuses Jax of being selfish. Jax accuses her of choosing to be a lowly baker rather than be with him. They break up painfully. Jax tries all he can to keep in touch with Daniella but she ignores his calls and texts. 5 years later, after getting news of his father’s death, Jax returns home to take his father’s position as head of the company. He goes on a mission to woo Daniella back into his life. After several tries, she finally agrees to go out with him. They become a couple again, but Daniella keeps him at arm's length. Everything comes crashing down when Daniella learns that Jax’s company is putting up her building for sale; she gets random calls from strangers asking to buy her bakery. Jax claims he only recently found out about her ownership of the bakery. The couple goes through a rough patch, and painful words are said. Daniella tells him that they’re not compatible. They breakup. Jax packs up and leaves town for Denmark permanently; he can’t stand being in the same town with Daniella and not having her in his life. Daniella discovers she’s pregnant.
A wealthy girl, to repay the man who saved her life, disguised as a waitress and married him. Faced with humiliation, she suffered in silence until he cheated on her, leading to a divorce. Later, she discovered the true savior was his younger brother. Seeking revenge and emotional freedom, she began to repay him.
Caleb Steven, once hailed as a hero by Cathay, spent ten years undercover in a criminal organization to protect his country. During this time, he endured misunderstandings and criticism from the public. His daughter, Adeline Steven, grew up with a vague memory of her father and misunderstood him deeply. As an inspector, she eventually brought Caleb to trial, demanding the death penalty.
Baylee Brown, an immortal who ferries lost souls, hides a secret even from herself. Her quiet quest to uncover her true identity takes a turn when a priest calls her Master, demons kneel in awe, and ancient powers awaken—hinting at a legacy far beyond her memory.
The ghost Lily is enslaved by the Woodshade to seduce men. She encounters the scholar Nathan, whose kindness touches her heart, and her lost love, Edward. Torn between her duty and desire for freedom, her love for Nathan leads to a tragic confrontation with her master, resulting in sacrifice and a poignant, legendary tragedy.
Lydia and Iris wake up inside a trashy novel as doomed villains. To dodge a tragic end, they grab the cash and bolt while pregnant. But there’s a glitch: the obsessive male leads, Caleb and Noah, have ditched the script and are hunting them down across the globe.
When Gu Xing, the heir of the Duke, was idling around in the street of Shangjing, he met Lan Zhi, the daughter of the courtesan, and fell in love with her at first sight. As Lan Zhi was molested on the street, Lu Siyu, a poor scholar, helped her out in time. The two looked at each other while she expressed gratitude for help, which left a deep impression in each other's hearts. Afterwards, Gu Xing began to pursue Lan Zhi. Meanwhile, the three of them have fallen into a love triangle.
Bella Key was sold to the Astin family, the richest family in Pekim, by her stepmother. She married Lyman Astin, who was comatose but had once saved her life. Grateful and willing, Bella took care of him devotedly. Bella's ex-boyfriend, Jack Astin, bullied her and tried to persuade her to join him in harming Lyman, but she refused. Consequently, Jack targeted her in every way possible. Just when Bella was being humiliated and punished, Lyman woke up...
Marriage taught Melissa Shaw many things, especially the fact that she always had to give in even though she was in the right. Indeed, Melissa loved her husband, Benjamin Webb. She loved him so much that she chose him over her family. She was prepared to forsake the Shaw family and give up her status as the family's heiress for him. So what if Benjamin's family insulted and treated Melissa like a housekeeper? So what if she had to work as a janitor to earn extra money? She did not care. After all, everything she did was in the name of love.
After mysteriously awakening in ancient Daxia, modern woman Sophia finds herself trapped as the disgraced daughter of Marquis Winthrop, forced to marry Damien, the ruthless Warlord. Their battle of wits sparks passion, and when escape fails, she chooses love—forging a destiny neither expected.
After a year of cultivation, Frank Charles struggles to advance beyond the Incarnation Phase. Despite his master's advice, he remains at level 9,999, causing others to view him as a coward. When Vivian Yates ends their engagement, misunderstanding sparks a war. Frank's dedication to cultivation leads to unexpected consequences, altering his relationships and reputation.
Timid Charlotte awakens to a horrifying truth—she's the villainess in a novel, doomed to die eight brutal deaths. Refusing her scripted fate, she embraces ruthless vengeance. Armed with knowledge of the plot, she systematically dismantles the protagonists' hypocrisy, exposes their lies, and strips Sophia of her "heroine halo".
Following her mother's funeral and a betrayal, Mara Cook discovers she can understand animals. Adopted by billionaire Julian Ford, she uses this gift to aid the family through crises, winning over her disabled uncle Sean and becoming their most cherished member.
Perhaps the thing Eliza regretted the most was selling her virginity to Eric, only to end up becoming his maid by a twist of fate. From that moment, fate took an irreversible turn. One night of passion left him craving more, and with such close proximity, their bond deepened.
Lucky was born in Blessfer Village, where women would give birth to many babies. Due to having too many children, the village was so poor, so Lucky went to the city and ran into Mr. Lawrence. With his matchmaking, she married Samuel who was cursed. But she wouldn't give up. She tied Samuel up and threw him into the room.
"The heir of the Wright family, whose sexual function was impaired in a car accident, was giving up. Then he ran into Lily, his teenage crush and a rehab therapist. Through her kindness and expertise, he regained both inner strength and physical health, and reclaimed his lost love."
One night. One mistake. Mia never expected to wake up next to her cold, by-the-book university professor, let alone end up pregnant. Just when she's on the verge of breaking down, Professor Carter stuns her with a proposal. Next thing she knows, they're living under one roof as husband and wife.
Princess Lexi woke up in the modern world as a starving girl who had been swapped at birth, unloved, and left to die. Furious, she left behind the man who had never cared for her and made the town's biggest loser her new dad. She was ready to turn trash into treasure.
After Reina finds out her boyfriend cheated on her with her adopted sister, she hooks up with the first guy she meets — Grey, her ex’s wealthy uncle. To get revenge, she proposes a fake relationship with Grey, but their fiery chemistry soon makes things complicated.
After losing her family and being kicked out of the James Family, Bella James finds herself with nowhere to turn and ends up living in Master Miles' home. To her surprise, four years later, she becomes the apple of his eye and his beloved treasure. After countless misadventures, Master Miles only has one thing to say, "As long as Bella is happy."
Heiress to America’s most powerful family and a legend of commerce who has shaped major financial conglomerates worldwide, Lillian Carter disguises as a janitor in Manhattan’s preeminent Dawson Group, scorned by her husband and mother-in-law. After the divorce, Lillian reclaims her queenly aura. Strong-willed and unafraid of power or challenge, she is favored by God and a rose with thorns. The stark contrast after her divorce leaves her ex-husband reeling and sparks the curiosity of the Dawson Group’s CEO, Charles Dawson, who remains unaware of her true identity.
The celibate CEO Alex, born with a pure-yang constitution, cannot live past New Year's Eve. He finds by chance that Luna, the only woman with a pure-yin constitution, can cure him, so he marries her to survive, gradually falling for her. On hearing that Luna's life will be in peril after saving him, Alex is put in a dilemma.
Samuel Lawson, a seemingly ordinary security guard, starts off on the wrong foot with a billionaire heiress. Now she’s digging into his past, and many jealous rivals are after him. The more they push, the harder it becomes to keep his true identity hidden.
Young master Julian Grant falls for Lily Summers, even though she's already married. He fights for her, determined to win her heart. But Ms. Summers is no pushover! She keeps saying no and he can only hold himself back! Will they find their happily ever after?
Lena married her "perfect man," only to find herself trapped in a deadly game of Cat and Mouse. Abandoned in the wilderness, she discovers her husband leads the very killers hunting her. Surrounded by cartels and psychopaths, Lena must fight to survive the ultimate betrayal.
She thought he was just a charming sugar baby - until he bought her company, crashed her marriage, and dropped to one knee. Now, with her life flipped upside down, she has to choose between pride, power… and the billionaire who never stopped loving her.
Rosa, a lowly maid in a mafia family, suffers constant mistreatment—especially from Max, the heir, who always punishes her for no reason. Everything changes when Rosa learns she's the heiress of a rival gang, and Max is the one who killed her mother. She returns home, ready for revenge.
Aria, a divorce lawyer, is betrayed by her husband Leon and Bianca, who also covets her property. When client George hires her to investigate Bianca's affair, complex entanglements arise between them. George sets traps to counterattack, and Aria discovers his obsession stems from a childhood bond. Finally breaking free from marriage, she chooses to face the future with George, exploring human redemption under betrayal and self-reconstruction.
After a wild night with Brian Lee, her boss and CEO of Lee Group, Cindy Johnson fled in a hurry, accidentally leaving her friend Jane Lynn's resume in the room. Brian mistook Jane for Cindy and took her to his villa. Known for her poor makeup skills, Cindy was considered a bumpkin by colleagues and supervisors, so she decided to do her work well as an intern. Unexpectedly, Brian promoted her to his secretary. Forced to work closely with Brian while hiding her identity, Cindy gradually won his heart. Meanwhile, Jane, desperate to maintain her position, she tried everything to seduce Brian and secretly stabbed Cindy in the back. Using her wits and luck, Cindy overcame various crises and uncovered Jane's betrayal. In the end, Jane's true nature was exposed, justice prevailed, and Cindy and Brian found happiness together.
Evelyn's mistake? Taking money from Henry after their one-night stand. She'd loved him secretly for 8 years. Their toxic affair burned hot at night, cold by day. When Henry got engaged, Evelyn tried to leave. But he dragged her back. Now he keeps protecting her. She thinks he doesn't care. Really, he can't let her go.
After a one-night fling with her longtime lover, Fionn Cheng, Maura Lin found him mysteriously missing. Her stepsister, Shirley Lin, brought Maura's father to catch Maura in the act, accusing Maura of infidelity, disgracing the Lin family, and ultimately kicking her out of the house. Believing she has been cheated, Maura returned to the countryside and apprenticed under a renowned doctor to learn medicine. (The details of her medical training will be revealed later.) Unexpectedly, she then found herself pregnant, and gave birth to quintuplets - four boys and one girl! Six years later, Maura returns to the city with her children and opens a community clinic. However, her five children are eager to find their father...
When exiled heir Chris Alden walks out of prison disguised as a beggar and impulsively marries indebted waitress Olivia Cooper to save her from a forced engagement, their unexpected romance begins. Chris has secretly loved her for years, but with Olivia’s memories lost, he must hide his true identity to stay by her side. Yet as danger closes in and the truth surfaces, one question remains—can their love survive once his secret is exposed?
Ordinary girl Annie crosses paths with Leon, the werewolf leader, bound by a prophecy from the Moon Goddess. But with memories erased and secrets hidden, Leon mistakes her sister for his fated mate. As boss and subordinate, they slowly fall in love. When memories return, truths surface, and Annie awakens with the Moon Goddess’s mysterious powers. How will her true...
Mafia boss Marco threatens to take Sofia's café. That night, Sofia accidentally hits Marco with her car—and gives him amnesia. To save the café, Sofia hides the truth and takes him in as a housekeeper. They grow close—but Sofia can't shake the fear that Marco's family will find him... or worse, that he'll remember everything.
To cover the medical expenses for her mother's surgery, college student Nina sells her first sexual experience at a hefty price to a stranger named Ian. Shortly after, her mother's condition deteriorates, and she urgently needs an artificial kidney transplant. Evan, a suitor of Nina's, takes her to seek help from his uncle. Nina is shocked to discover that the uncle is none other than Ian, the man from that fateful night. In a panic, she attempts to run away, but Evan drags her back to Ian, revealing that only Ian's research conglomerate has the artificial kidney her mother needs. Biting back her pride, Nina pleads for Ian's assistance. However, Ian sets harsh conditions for the deal, determined to pull her back into the madness of that night...
Emely, a 5-year-old orphan with healing powers, saves the dying heir of the Johnson family. Adopted by them, she becomes the key to breaking their century-old curse. Her billionaire stepdad dotes on her, while elites fight to be her apprentice, and he's filled with jealousy!
The Duke family plotted to take Lorena Shaw's inheritance by murdering her father, Lennon. Unaware of their betrayal, Lennon left half of his fortune to the Dukes and arranged a marriage between Lorena and Cole Duke. However, the Dukes treated Lorena terribly, pushing her to leave in fury. Seeking both revenge and freedom, Lorena set her sights on Ethan Greer. She seduced him into bed, but soon regretted it and wanted to leave. Later, she found herself falling for Ethan.
Eleanor unexpectedly gets pregnant after an encounter with Philip. They conceal their marriage at the company, yet misunderstandings multiply. She gradually discovers his love and care, letting her guard down. Helping each other through turmoil, they resolve conflicts and embrace newfound happiness, embarking on a new journey.
After a fateful night with Alexander Harrison, Lana Sinclair learns she's pregnant. Scarred by her mother's past, she shuns love yet agrees to a secret marriage to protect her baby. As Alexander earns her trust, fear softens into hope, and Lana dares to embrace real love and a hard-won future.
When farmer Aurora marries an airport guard in haste, face blindness masks his true identity as a billionaire pilot heir. Their marriage sparks farm magic and twins—until a rival's revelation forces them to navigate love among lies.
Fifteen years ago, Lila risked her life to save young Steve, leaving only a crescent moon necklace. Years later, he married her after a whirlwind one-night stand but mistakenly believed Clara was his savior. Cold to Lila, little did he know—his true white moonlight was his wife all along.
Poor Lilah Hall lands a summer job interview… and a wild night with Erik Ward, heir to a billion-dollar empire! The explosive consequence? Pregnancy. He brands her a gold-digger, plotting to take the baby and ditch her. But trapped together, her innocence gradually melts his heart, and love sparks.
During her quest to find her biological father, Taylor uncovers a conspiracy: impostor heiress Janice manipulates dark talismans to fake jewelry appraisal expertise, deceiving their family. Armed with wisdom and courage, Taylor races to expose the fraud and shield her loved ones from harm.
After a crash, deliveryman Julian gains the power to see everyone's lifespan countdown. He accurately predicts CEO Wendy's disaster and exposes his wife's affair. Using his ability, he masters antiques and gambling, amasses wealth, and finally gets ultimate revenge.
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.
Ruby is a sweet college girl with a great personality, but she's really self-conscious about a birthmark on her face. While juggling her studies, her family pushes her to get a job. During work, she finds herself in danger and meets her destined person: the heir of the Sage family. After a passionate encounter, Ruby unexpectedly becomes pregnant! Once taken to the Sage family, an astonishing mystery quickly unfolds...
In a chance encounter, SkyWave Group's CEO, Jasper Fowler, comes to the rescue of his former classmate, Cheryl Kimbley, who is being humiliated by a blind date. Years ago, Cheryl had bravely saved Jasper from bullies, marking their first encounter. Now, pressured to marry, Cheryl asks Jasper to pose as her boyfriend. He suggests a flash marriage, hiding his CEO identity to live with her as an ordinary man. Their marriage turns into a romance, filled with sweet and unexpected moments.
Chloe Scott, a delivery worker grieving her mother's death, helps billionaire Mr. Freeman by chance. She marries his grandson, Nathan Freeman, for $200,000 to settle medical debts. Misunderstandings arise due to their divergent backgrounds, leading to comedic challenges amid growing affection.
After being cheated on by her boyfriend, Adelina crashes on a mountain road and meets Wesley, a struggling college student working as a mechanic. Fate ties them, but he's a hidden heir. As love falters, he leaves unaware she's pregnant. Years later, he returns with power, and they meet again...
Minn Corp CEO Yo Minn witnessed firsthand the severe bullying that left her twin sister Laura Minn to her miserable fate on the school hill. Determined to take action for her sister, Yo Minn decides to wear Laura's school uniform and launch a brilliant counterattack! During her time assuming her sister's identity, she not only meticulously plans to punish the bullies who harmed Laura but also helps her sister achieve her dream of becoming the final apprentice of world-renowned designer Renee Tai. "I promise you, I will definitely help you. Don't be afraid, my little sister..."
Amy, a sweet but desperate bakery girl, sacrifices her freedom to save her reckless brother, becoming the possession of Simon, a dangerously attractive mafia boss. But Simon’s fiancée, the venomous Mia, won’t tolerate their growing connection. Bound by a mafia engagement that breaking could mean Simon’s doom, Mia schemes to destroy Amy at all costs. As Amy navigates a treacherous world of secrets and danger, Simon’s icy heart begins to thaw. But when Amy makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect Simon, sparks fly, bullets rain, and love might just become the most dangerous game of all.
Molly, a college student, meets Jason by chance and gets pregnant. As they fall in love at work, he saves her from a forced marriage and marries her. When Jasmine tries to stir up trouble, her schemes reveal Molly as the true Shaw heiress. With family support, Molly and Jason overcome challenges and find happiness.
Wade’s daughter needs a fortune to survive, but he loses it all to a scam. He suddenly gains the power to stop time for 60 seconds and gets the money back, but also runs into a casino war. He fights with gambling, breaks the criminal group, saves his daughter and renews his life with love and family.
1) Becca's summer fling with Tally's father James takes an unexpected turn, entangling her in a whirlwind of forbidden passion. As she navigates the line between desire and deceit, will her secrets unravel everything she holds dear? 2) Becca enjoys a hot Miami summer with her best friend Tally when Tally's dad James joins them. James and Becca give in to their desire for each other. However, Becca's decision to take her best friend's dad as her lover has dangerous consequences. 3) Becca needed the break after a rough year attending Yale and a break-up with her boyfriend. She didn’t expect for her summer of fun to include sleeping with James, the Italian Stallion–her best friend's father. Knowing it’s wrong, she allows James to pull her into a vortex of pleasure that has her breaching the surface of reality and grasping for survival. Can Becca endure this pleasure without Tally finding out? Or will her secrets cause her world to crash around her?
Emma, an overweight housewife, is betrayed by her husband Jeffrey and her best friend Rita. Emma is pushed off a cliff and is left for dead, but she manages to narrowly escapes death and emerges from her grave with a new vengeance. Now determined to seek revenge, she finds her uncle Chris, who has been searching for her. Emma spends a year working out, losing weight, undergoing cosmetic surgery, and training. She reinvents herself into the sole heiress of Riley Group, Vivian Her revenge begins at Jeffrey and Rita's wedding...
The billionaire heiress of a fortune worth hundreds of billions, in order to escape her father's arranged marriage, flew herself to work every day in her own helicopter. Once there, she donned a stylish delivery uniform, put on a safety helmet, and hopped on a cute electric scooter to complete her delivery job. A month had passed, however, and not only had she not made a penny, but she had spent a good deal of her own money!
Victoria and Bella were originally sisters who were adopted by different families from an orphanage.Years later,Victoria,who had secretly served in the military,retired as a Navy Admiral and returned,hoping to provide a better life for her sister.However,she was shocked to Learn that her sister had been bullied by classmates and had entered a vegetative state.Enraged, How will she retaliate against the trio of bullies?
In her last life, Sylvia was murdered by her dearest family. Right before her death, she realized that the man she hated most, Charles, had taken revenge for her and then took his own life. After she returned to the past, she took revenge on all those murderers and married Charles for a happy life ever after.