Marriage First, Love Second

Ethan Cross has spent years enduring humiliation at the hands of his unfaithful wife, Sarah, and her wealthy, powerful family. Treated like an outcast, Ethan’s love for Sarah keeps him trapped in a marriage filled with betrayal and manipulation. But everything changes when a shocking incident reveals that Ethan is the long-lost heir to the Van Rensselaer fortune—an empire that rivals the wealth and influence of Sarah’s family. Fueled by anger and a thirst for vengeance, Ethan rises to reclaim what is rightfully his. As he navigates a world of power, deception, and deadly alliances, Sarah and her family plot against him, determined to destroy him before he can strike back. Along the way, Ethan finds an unexpected ally—and a potential new love interest—but his heart is scarred by betrayal, and trust doesn’t come easy. With thrilling twists, explosive secrets, and a relentless drive for revenge, Ethan will stop at nothing to bring down those who wronged him. But the Forresters won’t go down without a fight, and the game of power and retribution is just beginning. Will Ethan succeed in his quest for justice, or will Sarah’s family destroy him before he can claim his legacy? One thing is certain—nothing is as it seems, and no one is safe.

Damien Cross married into the Sterling family believing in love, but they only saw him as weak and useless. Humiliated, betrayed, and framed for a crime he didn’t commit, he lost everything overnight, his marriage, his dignity, and the home he once called his own. What they never knew was that Damien Cross was never ordinary. He is the hidden heir to a global billionaire empire, and now he has returned to the world he once left behind. This time, he will not forgive. He will not beg. He will rise… and the family who cast him aside will soon realize that the man they called worthless is the most dangerous enemy they could have ever made.

For fifteen years, Adam Dada was a ghost within his own empire. Following the suspicious "accidents" that claimed his parents, Adam was reduced to a slave by his step-grandmother, Rachel, and her ruthless son, Goliath. But Adam possesses a terrifying secret: the Dada Sight, an ancestral gift that allows him to see the sins of others as crimson stains and heal the dying with a touch. When Rachel falls terminally ill, Adam finally strikes. He heals her—but at a price—leaving her paralyzed and reclaiming his multi-billion dollar birthright. However, his victory is short-lived. To unlock his father’s "Golden Will" and save the company from a hostile takeover by the predatory Vane Corporation, Adam must meet an archaic condition: he must marry and produce an heir within forty-eight hours. Maya, a fierce survivor living on a trailer park lot Adam needs to develop. She carries an indigo aura and a golden star on her brow—a spiritual match Adam never expected. He offers her a $500 million contract for a marriage of convenience and an heir via IVF. No love, no intimacy, just business. But as Rachel turns to dark, forbidden forces for revenge and a lead lawyer drops dead during their negotiations, Adam’s healing powers begin to fail. To survive, Adam and Maya must move beyond their cold contract and face a staggering truth: some debts aren't paid in gold, but in the very light of one’s soul.

Anthony Riggs, a diligent data analyst at a private security firm in New York, believed his hard work and dedication would eventually pay off. But his world shatters when he returns home one evening to find his wife of six years, Veronica Hills, tangled in an affair with his own boss—right in their matrimonial bed. The betrayal is devastating, but what cuts even deeper is Veronica's cold and unapologetic response. She shamelessly blames her infidelity on Anthony’s financial status, mocking him for not being among the elite top 10% earners. As Anthony’s life spirals into ruins, he is forced to confront the harsh reality of his crumbling marriage and the bitter truth that love may not be enough when greed and ambition take control. But Anthony isn’t ready to go down without a fight. In a city driven by power and wealth, can he reclaim his dignity and find a way to rise from the ashes of his shattered life?

On their third wedding anniversary, Kyle Morgan arrives at his wife's company with a gift in hand–only to find her celebrating with her first love. Then he heard her call him a puppet and mere placeholder. A man she could replace any time. Heartbroken, Kyle walks away from the marriage and returns to the family he abandoned for love. But what Vivian never knew was that the "worthless" live-in-son-in-law she looked down on was the heir to a powerful empire–and the very reason her company ever succeeded. Now, the man she discarded is gone. And for the first time, she must face the cost of losing him.

Morgan has always liked Lyndsey since childhood but was rejected due to his background. His marriage was arranged, Morgan married Lyndsey and became the son-in-law of the Brown family. However, Morgan and Lyndsey’s marriage after marriage was not happy, because Lyndsey liked her ex-boyfriend, so after getting married for a few months, she didn’t even let Morgan touch her body. Mother-in-law and younger brother-in-law also often trouble Morgan, constantly mocking him, even withholding Morgan’s monthly salary and only giving him a few hundred dollars as pocket money. Morgan had thought of resisting, but because his father, Patrick Johnson, had heart disease and owed the Brown family sixty thousand, he could only endure and live in grievance under the roof of the Brown family. Will he be able to survive the humiliation?

Everyone thought Hudson was just a broke, useless househusband—mocked, ignored, and treated like trash by his wife and in-laws. But behind the scenes, he was the silent force that built a billion-dollar empire... and he’s done being quiet. When his wife hands over his company shares to her first love and threatens divorce, Hudson finally snaps. What they don't know is that Hudson isn't just some pushover—he's a hidden master of medicine and martial arts, with a past darker and deeper than anyone could imagine. Now, the man they humiliated is about to rise—and the world will learn the truth: you never mess with a secret doctor.

William Kingslayer was a poor son-in-law. Everyone from his wife's family looked down on him, hated him and even considered him lower than a pet dog. Long before he ended up as a useless son-in-law, William was actually the sole heir of a super-rich family, but the family throne fell overnight. One day, William got the chance to rise up and reclaim his family's throne. When he manages to regain his glory, those who have underestimated him will be helplessly brought to their knees.

Alex Cole is the top student in the medicine village amongst his peers and he was also very skilled in martial arts. One day he got a letter from his betrothed that had just became the first female war god in the city, saying that she no longer wants to marry him due to their differences in status.

Kevin Steve is the live-in son-in-law of the Godfrey's family. He was dispised and humiliated by his in-laws and friends. Danger Lurks around the curtain when Kevin fell prey to a friend in disguise. When all hope was lost, Kevin recieved a deposit of $1,000,000,000 from his late dad on his 25th birthday. Hence, Kevin's life turn around as he become the latest whizz in Milltown.