Ellie catches her husband cheating. Heartbroken but determined, she plans to divorce him when she discovers he's been secretly hiding their money. To fight back, Ellie teams up with the mistress, Zoey. Together, they expose his lies and target his greatest weakness: his career. Ellie takes back what’s hers and rises with Emily.
Archery champion Julia Lowe travels back in time to the Rose dynasty and becomes the grand princess. Her intelligence and skillful archery attract both her husband, Zeno Shaw, who is forced to marry her, and the chancellor, Lance Wiley. In the end, Julia's wisdom makes her the crown princess.
On the eve of her execution, Charlotte Graham learns her life is built on lies and betrayal. Given a second chance, she saves Crown Prince Alexander Murrow instead of assassinating him. Together, they seek Charlotte's true identity and justice, forging an alliance fueled by vengeance and hope.
Quick—transmigrator Yvette Moore must make five men hate her to claim $30 billion-until they start hearing her honest thoughts and fall for her instead. When their mind-reading secret surfaces, the system rewards her for winning their hearts, giving her the happy ending she deserves.
Selene Yates watched her family fall to a conspiracy. Her dying mother's plea brought her back from death. Now, through live-streamed artifact appraisal, she fights to reclaim her family's name.
Stella, entrusted to the Lang family by her parents, faces mistreatment. After being expelled, Stella's kindness and "fortunate" nature lead the Johnson family to take her in. With the love and support of her newfound family, Stella overcomes adversity, reunites with her birth parents, and brings new hope to her family.
Daisy Moore marries Ethan Miller, who cheats with Lily Smith. Enduring much humiliation, Daisy fakes her death and escapes. Five years later, she reinvents herself as a wedding designer in Veldora. When Ethan begs for reconciliation, she rejects him to protect her freedom.
In her second life, Claire vows never to be used by Nolan again. She shields her family, fights for her lover Sean’s heart, and orchestrates revenge. Betrayals hurt, but love wins—Sean stays by her side, and karma strikes her enemies.
Elowen Phoenix, a general's daughter, schemes to control her destiny by winning Emperor Julian Quinn's heart after being forced into a political marriage. Through cunning and charm, she manipulates both her husband and the emperor, ultimately ascending to become the empress and mastering the game of love and power.
To journey back to the modern world, Yael Xavier must convince Tamper's queen, Shira Laird, to end his life, breaking a bond erroneously forged by the God of Marriage. Yael engages in societal reforms while deliberately sullying his image to attract the queen's notice, leading to a nuanced emotional entanglement between them.
Given a chance in life, Lynn Eve is determined to defy fate. Once a concubine, now a noblewoman, she vows never to submit. She uses Ashley Caleb for protection, but their game turns to burning love. Can she escape her past and find true love, or will destiny repeat itself?
Linda Lincoln and Thomas Taylor fall in love in college, but a misunderstanding leads to their breakup after her father's suicide. Eight years later, as CEO of Nelson Group, Thomas reunites with struggling Linda through work and wins her back with his unwavering love.
Lily Carter was tasked by the mother of her boss, Charles Sullivan, to expose Charles's sexual orientation. Mistaken as his blind date due to Charles's face blindness, Lily became his fake fiancée. To keep her job, Lily juggled dual roles while helping Charles in business and romance, narrowly avoiding exposure.
Ye Zhu, immolated his eyes to help his fiancée Xiao Ling’er awaken her sword spirit. Yet, she came to break off the engagement with him. In a rage, he shattered the Sky Gate. Slowly, he uncovered the truth of the massacre of his family, and Xiao Ling'er's sudden change is a part of the conspiracy...
Evan Foster was fooled by his parents and thought their family was poor. Autumn Jade wanted to find a poor guy to marry. Finally, Evan and Jade lived a happy life together.
Brook learned cards from a master. After mastering the skills, she won back all the money her father lost and made those who bullied him pay the price. However, Brook's real target was Fourth Master Ho. Relying on her learned abilities, she finally brought down Fourth Master Ho and his underground casino.
A lawyer leading a double life as a homemaker turns the tables on her cheating husband – using his own lethal legal schemes to destroy him in court.
Ethan Quinn bore a mysterious mark at birth, and a dragon descended from the sky, recognizing him as its master, shocking the world. He later became the Divine Sovereign of the Celestial Temple, tasked by his master to slay the invaders of Great Xia—Satan and Hades from the Temple of Deities—and save Empress Victoria.
In the twenty-first century, Eve passed away suddenly. After rise from dead in the 1980s, she was framed by her sister and wed to Wilder. Being ridiculed by others, she decided to lose weight, start her own business, and live only for herself. At last, she had a successful career and a beautiful family.
Owen Griffin, known as the company's "lucky charm," was crucial to its success. However, Evan Reed, the arrogant new president of the River City Group, scorned Owen's luck-bringing ability. However, Evan fired him. This decision immediately triggered a chain reaction: orders vanished, and the company's performance plummeted.
Jasmine Winchester, a world-class dancer lost in time, lands in the 1980s, bound to the unyielding Major Lucas Vincent. Her modern charm clashes with his rigid world. As their forbidden passion ignites, will it spark a revolution or consume them both?
At 7, Dorian Mullen was kidnapped but saved by a kind girl. He gave her his jade pendant in gratitude. For 20 years, he searched for her without success. Now the president of the Mullen Group, he was forced into a business-arranged marriage with Grace Smith. Unbeknownst to him, his bride was the girl he had long sought.
Betrayed and killed by his lover Sophia in his past life, Fate granted him another life, Archer Howard enters a strategic marriage with Ethan Chase. Their cold business deal sparks real passion—until Sophia returns, threatening to shatter their fragile happiness.
After defeating the Iron Clan, the Silver-Faced General Sean hid his identity to find a court traitor. As his wife Nancy admired the general but was unaware of his true identity, she mistook Sean for a coward and divorced him, while Princess Vivian stood by him. Despite misunderstandings, Sean endured and hunted the hidden spy.
After her fiancé Sean's death, Yvaine Locke molds his lookalike Nathan Chase into a star - until his betrayal leads to an accident that expose the truth: Sean Wilder never died. Now, Yvaine must choose between revenge and the love she thought she'd lost forever.
Heiress Nina Swann married Noah Shen under a false identity to give her daughter Mia a stable home. But Noah, a social climber, left Nina for a fake socialite. Enraged, Nina wed Lucas Hawk, heir to the Hawk Group—neither knowing the other's true status. As love blossomed, they discovered Lucas was Mia's biological father.
When Nydia's family went bankrupt, Spike demanded she marry him or target her boyfriend, Cheney. Heartbroken, Nydia broke up with Cheney but unexpectedly discovered her pregnancy and decided to raise the baby alone. Over time, Nydia faced hardships while Cheney soared in business, but fate brought them back together...
The Dragon & Tiger Syndicate's leadership hinges on the Dragon & Tiger Ring. To seize it, Victoria Dawson kills Matthew Trueman by pushing him off a building in front of his daughter Emily. Caleb poses as his brother Matthew and teams up with Sheryl Shepherd, Silvercrest's president who loves him, to defeat Victoria.
Nina Johnson married Julian Winchester, chairman of Bosson Group, after her sister, Lynn, fled their engagement. Julian was a workaholic and went on a business trip on the wedding day. Their marriage of convenience was exactly what Nina needed—until Julian broke the distance one night. What began as a transaction ended in love.
Framed and put on death row by his brother, Crown Prince Shangguan Xi is allowed to leave an heir. A modern forensic doctor, Yan Weichi, dies and wakes in the body of his chosen consort. To survive, she helps him solve the case and reclaim his title using her knowledge from the future.
Liam, a doctor of modern education, traveled through time and became a 50-year-old lady of the Ron Duke's House. She had to change their fate to return to modern times. Thus, she returned to the House where she left for 20 years. She was determined to discipline these descendants and fight against her romantic rival.
Alex Smith's blind devotion to Camila Turner destroys him—his daughter Sophia is left to die, his fortune stolen. Alex begs for a second chance. Then, he opens his eyes... back in the fire that seals their fate. He makes a vow: no more regrets. This time, he'll save Sophia... and make them pay.
York Yonder left the mountain with marriage contracts from his masters. One suggested a modest wife while the others chose top-tier women. York saved Queenie Morgan from an ambush and treated her father Todd, who tried to pair him with Queenie. York also met Lily Sorkin and Francis Lorne.
James Lewis, raised secretly as a poor farmer's child despite being the heir to a trillion-dollar fortune, found love with Xandra Young in college. When they visited the village for the festival, Xandra's family scorned them. But when James's parents gifted Xandra a billion-dollar check, Xandra's family was stunned.
After being dumped, Ike Kinsman hits rock bottom—until an accident grants him a bizarre power: the "100x Cashback System", where every dollar he spends on women returns a hundredfold. As four stunning women fall for him, Ike funds their lavish lifestyles and thrives. When his ex, Sophie, regrets it, it's too late.
After resurrection from betrayal, Lena Johnson crosses paths with York Parker — the true heir seeking his roots. When family deception surfaces, he forges a new legacy protecting her, rewriting both their fates.
Helen Lee lived in seclusion, sacrificing her life to extend her adopted son Victor's by twenty years. Learning of Victor's wedding, she planned to attend as Grand Princess Eleanor. But Victor humiliated Helen as a beggar to hide their relationship. At the critical moment, a royal decree arrived, sealing Victor's regret.
In the 1930s in Shanghai, the Warlord's son Luke loves singer Cynthia. But their forbidden passion ignites a war with the Green Dragon boss! Now Luke fights gangs, agents from the Eastern Isles, and family betrayal just to survive. As a tale of love, loyalty, and death unfolds, Shanghai is about to explode.
In his search for his mother, Zayne Jensen heads to Jinling and unwittingly unearths a tangle of old grudges.
Moira Swift narrowly escaped an assault. Entangled with Sean Gordon, she was mistakenly accused of abandoning her child.Sean loved her and was depressed after she left, but tried to find her. Moira had a hard life in a bar, while Sean had to deal with his admirers’ pursuit.Their relationship grew more convoluted.
At the wedding, the traitor Alexis allied with various factions to attempt to eliminate the Divine Sect and kill Calvin. However, Calvin and Winifred decisively fought back, serving the traitors what they deserved and annihilating them. The grand wedding thus proceeded with a happy ending.
Single dad Cyrus, struggling to raise sick Dottie, is thrown into chaos when his bankrupt ex Wynn, who once left him for Harvey, asks to stay the night.
Frank Lynn accidentally traveled back to ancient times, where he used his knowledge of modern technology and a supply transport channel to rise against the odds. He was appointed as a great general, thwarted David Wayne's coup, saved the emperor, and successfully returned to the modern world.
When her stepmother tried to sell her as a concubine, desperate Rose seduced Ethan, the elegant heir of a powerful family. By day they maintained propriety, yet by night they shared forbidden passion. She planned to disappear once he married, until she discovered the truth beneath his grace: a dangerously possessive man who would never let her go.
This drama follows Blake Carter, who returns home to discover his wife, Louis Wood, was instigated by her best friend to gamble away fifty thousand dollars meant for their daughter's surgery. Determined to set things right, Blake uses his skills to take revenge on those responsible.
Marry Jones's mother is gravely ill and wishes to see her daughter married before it's too late. Marry turns to her best friend for help, who harbors jealousy and sets her up with a terrible man, Henry Wale. However, Marry mistakenly sits at the wrong table and ends up in a whirlwind marriage with a man named John Lee.
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.
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.
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.
Weighing 250 pounds, housewife Maddy's dumped after catching her husband Luke cheating with Olivia. Determined to reclaim her life, she transforms into a stunning new woman. With the help of Felix, her billionaire childhood friend and longtime admirer, Maddy launches the ultimate revenge against Luke, Olivia, and Luke's mother.
In order to embezzle the inheritance, Summers family imprisoned Eva in their house. Eva set up a trap on purpose so Cain could take her away. Cain was prepared to serve as Eva's instrument of retaliation. And over time, Eva developed feelings for Cain. At last, Eva exacted revenge on the whole Summers family!
Vivian, a retired Mahjong legend who swore off gambling, is forced back when her son loses everything to the casino Sky Palace. Facing her senior Derek, she engages in a final high-stakes duel, exposing his crimes and proving the truth that those who gamble for a long time will surely lose.
Elizabeth disguises herself as a sex worker to deal with a date with a notorious chauvinist pig, set up by her evil stepsister. But she accidentally sits at the wrong table, leading to her chance meeting with the richest billionaire in town. Even more to her surprise, he proposes to buy her... "special services"?
Despite being seen as a jinx for her accurate prophecies, Bella, blessed with good luck, meets the Governor's lost wife, Yana, while foraging. Yana takes her home, and since then, Bella has flawlessly averted a string of bad luck.
In her last life, Lilah was deceived by Kade and lost everything. Given a second chance in life, she sheds her past as a doormat. Now, she becomes stronger, crushing his fragile ego and exacting her revenge. And fate's gifts arrive unheralded.
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.
Brave general Winona Yale, honored by the Emperor, defended her sister Yvonne Yale at her wedding, battling betrayal. After aiding her sister's divorce and arranging her marriage to Duke Matias, Winona confronted their parents who had abandoned them, vowing to make them regret forever.
A Father and a Son. One built a billion-dollar company at a young age, the other is a laid-back security guard. The son is ambitious and bets big on new energy, while the father warns him not to be so reckless. The son doesn't understand: Why his dad doesn't care about cars or villas and doesn't know how to enjoy life! The father is puzzled: Why does his son work day and night for money? When will it ever end? Finally, the business world turns, and the son's company collapses in an instant. Just when things seem hopeless, the father steps in and turns the tide! The son is shocked, "Are you the richest?" The father scoffs, "I am your dad!"
Charles Cook, after conquering martial arts elites, became the best. Honoring his mother's wish, he wed Nancy Miller for three years. Yet, when Nancy's lover David reappeared, she realized she couldn't be without her understanding husband.
Heiress Sara Lane is suffering from poison when a mysterious beggar, Mark Luvane, steps in with a miraculous cure. Though everyone doubts his skills, he turns out to be the legendary War God and Healer Sage—and Sara is his reincarnated true love. Eventually, Mark silences the doubters, defeats his enemies, and wins Sara's heart.
Trapped in a toxic family, Mia Lewis used Sean Davis to escape, until his unwavering loyalty made her fall in love. From lust to obsession, their bond became her salvation.
The hero time-travels to the Quama dynasty and becomes a blind man who plays the urheen. He activates the system and it gives him missions including escorting the Princess to the capital. By completing them, he gets all kinds of badass rewards.
After having a spiked drink, Lucien Roberts spent the night with Cecelia Payne. Assuming Cecelia was behind it, he had been cold to her after he married her at his grandpa's request. Five years later, Cecelia voluntarily divorced Lucien. Only then did he realize how wrong he was about her and how much she had done for him.
Claire, a rich heiress, picks Nathan at a club to bear a baby and reclaim her mom’s firm without knowing that he’s River City’s billionaire, who suffers from amnesia and once loved her deeply. As he regains his memory, they grow close. With his hidden love and help, they win back the company and welcome triplets.
"Mic, do you want a wife? Just say yes, and I'll get you one." Modern engineer Mic Ford wakes up as a rogue in chaotic times, crossing paths with a noblewoman on the run. Armed with blade and bow, he vows to carve a path through the turmoil. He's bound to protect his newfound family and survive.
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.
Sheryl Linton, a deadly assassin in the underworld, finds out she has a family and three doting brothers. To avoid scaring them off, she acts totally sweet at home. But Yosef Johnson discovers her secret, and things start to get complicated, and maybe a little romantic.
Rural girl Yasmin Stone, insulted by her boyfriend and his mom and thunderstruck, gains X-ray vision with a heirloom bracelet. She enters the jade-gambling world, keeps uncovering rare gems, thwarts villains, and rises to lead Link Jewelry and the Jade Association, finally unveiling the coveted Imperial Green at an exhibition.
After a sudden death, the spirit of a modern-day girl, Casey Sawyer, took possession of the body of the mistress of Thor Nixon. As a mind reader, he read her mind and learned the fate of his niece, nephews, and himself. Having reached common sense, she agreed to help them. Gradually, they fell in love...
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..."
Once a bullied high school outcast, Alexandra reinvents herself as "Lexi" with the help of her childhood friend Dan. She returns to expose her former tormentors, reclaim her dignity, and discover whether true love can survive her carefully crafted disguise.
Ted Lew’s wealthy parents left him alone without realizing it. He worked at a construction site to earn money for his girlfriend, who later betrayed him. Ted broke up with her, and Amy supported him. After his parents returned, they pretended to be poor but later blew their cover, defeated the bad guys, and protected Ted.
Jack Lee time-leaps to his confession day—but shocks everyone by pursuing Claire Gordon, his classmate's mother. A mysterious system grants him power, yet a hotel banquet turns his victory into a scandal. When even Claire doubts him, Jack reveals his true strength. The ice queen finally speaks—and nothing will be the same.
Mara Russell wakes up to find she's somehow married to her high school crush! She, who's only 18, hasn't even held a guy's hand, and now she has a husband? Just as she's about to celebrate, she realizes he might be in love with someone else... Forget romance! Time to focus on making money.
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.
Five years ago, on a full moon night, Erica Stone drunkenly stumbled into the wrong room and had a one-night stand with Rashad Hester. She gave birth to a son, Reilly, who later began showing strange symptoms. Labeled a monster and locked away, Reilly was rescued—by none other than his father, Rashad, a secret werewolf.
After years of quiet devotion as a CEO’s assistant and secret lover, all Pearl got in return was news of his engagement to a wealthy heiress. Heartbroken and humiliated, she tried to walk away—but life had other plans. A surprise pregnancy. Her father’s crushing debts. No one to turn to. For the first time, Pearl swore she wouldn’t go crawling back to the man who broke her... But Henry isn't ready to lether go, and neither is the world that binds them together.
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...
Despite her simple-mindedness, Yara had exceptional talent. After becoming a master of swordsmanship and overcoming bullying and repression from all sides, Yara turned the tide in despair, helped her family, the Nyes, rise once again, and used her blade to rule the world.
Once the queen of gambling, Rebecca Quinn quit out of conscience. However, a homecoming banquet reveals nothing but betrayal. Her relatives join forces to swindle her out of $38,000, claiming that family ties don’t work in gambling. This time, she’ll teach them a hard lesson, not to win, but to destroy the game that devours humanity!
Wilda Haley was totally embarrassed when her fiancé left her at the altar for his ex. Enraged, she had a one-night stand with Alvin Morton, a hottie she met at the bar. Later, Alvin came to her rescue when she was in danger. Assuming he was poor, she ended up as his sugar mommy, having no idea that he was actually a big cheese.
Sophie's mall left by her parents connected to the ancient country Quinland. She traded goods to aid their food shortage. Moe, from Quinland, supported her in clearing debts. Ultimately, Moe arrived in the modern world, and the two of them happily spent their lives together.
After receiving a call saying his father is dying, Neil rides an electric bike to the hospital, only to be hit by a car. His blood flows into his watch; his soul enters Alien Supermarket, where he finds Rehab Capsule that can heal any injury. He buys it. At the same time his money is gone!
After losing his job at thirty, Tim Johnson starts selling fried rice on the street with his wife's support. A mysterious system boosts his cooking skills, making him a local hit. When rivals try to get him shut down, Tim proves his innocence and rises from street vendor to cooking champion, turning his life around.
Evan Howard, forced by his grandfather to marry a pregnant woman, severed all ties with his family. Using the system to his advantage, he steadily amassed a fortune. As he became the wealthiest man three months later, filled with regret, his family begged for his return, but their belated affection was worthless.
Sarah Ford loses her mother young and dreams of finishing school, but her stepmother and father sell her to a club manager for 8,000 dollars. At her lowest, she meets cold CEO Caleb Gray. Under the influence of drugs, they spend a night together—only for her to shockingly end up pregnant with his triplets.
Lifelong rivals Cherry and Samuel accidentally fall for each other after a one-night stand. Their feuding mothers, Remi and Skylar, once love-hate friends, unknowingly push them closer, leading to chaos, comedy, and unexpected love amidst family drama and old grudges.
Three months ago, Lia Silva dreamed she was pregnant with the Flying Snake God, Soren. As she sought to escape her foster parents’ abuse, Soren appeared to protect her, revealing her blood curse and true identity. Together, they battle an evil family. Their baby becomes the eternal bond of their love!
Shen Yunxi sacrificed everything to assist her husband in ascending ranks, waiting for three years, only to receive a divorce paper. Gu Jingchen, who fought for three years to rise from a fourth-rank general to a third-rank, sought a new wife, unaware that the wife he despised had already petitioned for his noble title. With the divorce edict, the truth emerged, and Gu Jingchen regretted his actions too late.
After five years as a stay-at-home husband, Tom Lincoln is blindsided by divorce. But when a mysterious system activates, his life takes a sharp turn. Years later, he's the world's richest man surrounded by admirers. Now his ex-wife Olivia Chandler is full of regret, and her mother's on her knees, begging for Tom's forgiveness.
Lucy Swain, a villainess in a romance novel, marries mute Marvin Seal yet belittles him. Envying the heroine, she commits misdeeds and suffers humiliation. Awakening, she woos Marvin through heartfelt talks. Amid clashes, their bond deepens into love. Overcoming adversaries, they confess their feelings and embrace bliss.
Joyce, the capital's most elegant socialite, enters a marriage of convenience with ruthless CEO Justin. He sees her as just another dull trophy wife—until she shocks him by demanding a divorce. Suddenly, the boring girl he ignored reveals hidden depths, forcing Justin to question everything he thought he knew about love.
Richard, a down-on-his-luck beggar, accidentally activates a "gambling hack" and turns his life around. He outplays casino bosses, hustles mahjong pros, and teams up with Lily. When the Emperor names him "Mahjong Master", Richard learns that winning was just the tutorial—his mission is to share the game with the world.
When Ryan's world fell apart, a new door opened. An unexpected romance with Sophia, his ex's boss, set him on a journey of total transformation. He leveled up in life and in love, achieving everything he ever wanted, while Crystal, the one who betrayed him, faced the bitter consequences of her own greed.