Leandro Castellano, a wealthy businessman known for being cold and heartless, has lost faith in love. Every woman who approaches him wants nothing more than his money and status. Fed up, he takes drastic measures-disguising himself as a poor old man named "Enzo" and living a simple life in a small town. There he meets Seraphina Duarte, a woman willing to marry in order to save her family from crushing debt. She accepts the old man's proposal, thinking that at least she can live with someone who seems kind but helpless. However, Seraphina is no ordinary woman either. She hides a big secret-the real reason she is so desperate to marry. Over time, Leandro-under his identity as Enzo-begins to fall in love with his own wife. But the deeper he digs into Seraphina's life, the more he realizes that something is not right. He is not the only one lying in this marriage. Who will discover the truth first? Can their love survive when all the masks are finally removed? Or will this be a war between two people who both hide wounds and secrets?
The rain drizzled lightly over the city, creating a soft patter against the windows of a small café tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. The place was nothing grand-just a modest coffee shop with wooden tables, the scent of roasted beans lingering in the air, and a handful of regulars who barely glanced at newcomers. It was exactly the kind of place where no one would think to find him.
Leandro Castellano sat at a corner table, his gnarled fingers wrapped around a cup of black coffee. To anyone who spared him a glance, he was just another elderly man-gray hair, weathered skin, slightly hunched posture. His clothes were plain, his demeanor unassuming. There was nothing about him that screamed billionaire. And that was exactly the point.
For years, Leandro had been a name whispered in boardrooms and exclusive parties, feared and respected in equal measure. A man of power, of ruthless ambition. But power came at a cost-one he was no longer willing to pay. Every woman who entered his life did so with a purpose, and it was never love. They wanted his wealth, his name, the security that came with being attached to a Castellano. It sickened him.
So he had disappeared. Not in the way the world would have expected-no dramatic scandals, no public goodbyes. Instead, he had stripped away everything that made him him and had rebuilt himself into Enzo Valente, a simple, aging man with nothing to his name. No one knew the truth except for one person: his assistant, Matteo, the only man he trusted enough to carry out his affairs while he played this ridiculous, necessary game.
He wasn't sure what he was looking for-perhaps a sign that there was still something real in the world. That not everyone could be bought with power and money. But after months of living in obscurity, he had found nothing but disappointment.
Until tonight.
Leandro's eyes flickered toward the entrance as a woman stumbled inside, drenched from the rain. She was young, perhaps in her mid-twenties, her dark curls clinging to her skin, her simple dress soaked through. There was an air of desperation about her, the kind that came from someone with nowhere else to go.
She hesitated at the door, her gaze scanning the café as if searching for someone. When her eyes landed on him, she stiffened. He didn't know her-he was certain of that. And yet, there was something in her expression, a flicker of recognition, as if she did know him.
She approached cautiously, her hands trembling slightly. "Are you Enzo Valente?"
Leandro leaned back, feigning mild surprise. "That depends," he said, his voice roughened with the weight of his disguise. "Who's asking?"
The woman swallowed hard, her dark eyes filled with something he couldn't quite place-fear, urgency, maybe even regret.
"My name is Seraphina Duarte," she said softly. "And I need to marry you."
Alana is forced to marry Adrian, a cold and vengeful heir to a business empire. This marriage isn't about love-it's punishment. To Adrian, Alana is merely a tool for revenge for the betrayal her family has committed against him. From the first night, Adrian treats her with contempt, viewing her as a cheap woman sold by her family to atone for their wrongdoings. But Alana refuses to submit. Heartbroken and seething with rage, she vows to persevere and prove that she belongs to no one, let alone a man who only sees her as an object of pleasure. But as time goes by, the hatred between them begins to mix with an unexplainable attraction. Adrian begins to see that Alana is not who he thinks she is. But as he begins to doubt his own intentions, a deep secret about a past betrayal is revealed-and things take a more dangerous turn. Can Alana free herself from Adrian's shadow of revenge? Or will she be trapped in this game of hatred and passion forever?
Aurelia Schaffner, a girl of German-Indonesian descent, never imagined that the senior who once punished her severely during orientation would become her husband. Rafael Mahendra, a student president who is known to be strict, disciplined, and has no tolerance for mistakes, now has to marry a girl who is careless, often late, and likes to complain. Can love grow between these two contrasting personalities after marriage? Follow the journey of laughter and surprises between Rafael and Aurelia!
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
The day Raina gave birth should have been the happiest of her life. Instead, it became her worst nightmare. Moments after delivering their twins, Alexander shattered her heart-divorcing her and forcing her to sign away custody of their son, Liam. With nothing but betrayal and heartbreak to her name, Raina disappeared, raising their daughter, Ava, on her own.Years later, fate comes knocking when Liam falls gravely ill. Desperate to save his son, Alexander is forced to seek out the one person he once cast aside. Alexander finds himself face to face with the woman he underestimated, pleading for a second chance-not just for himself, but for their son. But Raina is no longer the same broken woman who once loved him.No longer the woman he left behind. She has carved out a new life-one built on strength, wealth, and a long-buried legacy she expected to uncover.Raina has spent years learning to live without him.The question is... Will she risk reopening old wounds to save the son she never got to love? or has Alexander lost her forever?
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."