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From Being Dumped to Romance with a Billionaire

After being rejected due to her hideous appearance, Kiki Shinn can't afford surgery and is forced to marry the handsome Tyson Fuller. Tyson hides the fact that he is a CEO, claiming to be just the CEO's assistant. After her surgery, Kiki discovers that her ugliness is caused by years of poisoning by her family. Her other identity is Andie, a top fashion designer. She proves her identity and teaches her half-sister, Jasmine Shinn, who steals her fiancé, a lesson. Kiki also finds out that her design in the application to Fuller Group is stolen by Tyson's admirer, Shelley Sue, and that's why she isn't hired initially. In the end, Kiki discovers she is pregnant, resigns from her job, and has a grand wedding with Tyson.

Echoes of Vengeance

30 Years Frozen,3 Brothers Regret

After enduring relentless abuse from her three brothers, the younger sister volunteered for a human cryopreservation experiment—sleeping for three decades, three brothers regret.

Seven Nights With My Ex

Six years ago, Olivia was framed for infidelity and divorced by Liam. Six years later, fate brings them back together. Olivia thinks they can finally clear the air. But Liam shatters her hopes, handing her a cold seven-night contract to be his mistress. Seven night ends, they should part for good—yet Liam shreds the contract, determined to keep her forever. “Liam, do you still have any feeling for me? ” “Yes, but only hatred.” Why did they once so deeply in love end up this way? Was the "infidelity" from years ago a setup, hiding darker secrets? As the truth emerges, perhaps this was all a carefully crafted trap...

Hidden Agenda

The Fallen Heiress's Return

Once mocked as a “poor girlfriend,” she stuns everyone at the party—revealed as both a lost heiress and the boss of a deadly syndicate.

My Homeless Husband is a Billionaire

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?

I'm Obsessed With My Boss Part I

(Dubbed)Return of the Drift King

Former racing legend Chase Walker has lived under the radar as a humble mechanic in countryside for five years. However, the Raptor Riders shows up, challenging the locals to a high-stakes race. With the town’s future at stake, Chase must decide: stay hidden or dust off his skills for one last ride. Can the washed-up champion outdrive his past—and save their home?

The Billionaire's Dramatic Love Grovel

Vincent had a three - year celibate marriage of convenience, secretly protecting Lucy. But he was misjudged as controlling. When suitors chased Lucy and she filed for divorce, Vincent lost his temper. Finding her pregnancy test, he confronted her. At an alumni event, he passionately kissed her in front of jealous suitors, showing he didn't want to let go.

My Handsome Bodyguard

Don't mess with billionaire's parents!

Mary joins a tour with her memory-impaired husband to relive their past, but a mistaken identity leads to humiliation by the guide. When the truth comes out, the guide falls into regret and ruin—while Mary and her husband rediscover their long-lost sweetness.

Billionaire’s Hidden Love

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.

My Sister Stole My Man

When I Was Gone, the Regret Began

This article discusses the story of Sophia being retrieved by Grayson's family, but being instigated by her adopted daughter Olivia. After being imprisoned for three years, she was framed many times. Finally, with the help of her senior Tristan, she decided to leave, but she went through twists and turns and ushered in a new life five years later.

Whirlwind Romance with the Billionaire Heir

Travis wanted to prove to his grandfather that the love between his girlfriend Jenna and him was real, but her betrayal broke his heart. However, fate led him to Wynne, whom he assisted in reclaiming her mother's legacy. He found himself ousted from his powerful family, but through a series of trials, he finally became the rightful heir to York Group. But just as happiness seemed within reach, the uninvited ex Jenna showed up at the wedding, and Wynne was held hostage by Ryan. In the end, love triumphed as misunderstandings were resolved, and Travis and Wynne lived happily together.

Revenge On My Cheating Fiancé

(Dubbed)The Beggar King’s Bride

During a bridal ball toss, two sisters cast their destinies into the air. The elder’s ball lands with a nobleman; the younger’s, in the hands of a beggar. One rises to glory. The other dies in regret—until time turns back. Given a second chance, the younger sister rewrites the moment. But what if the beggar holds a secret, and fate has its own design?

The Billionaire's One-Night Debt

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.

Runaway Bride

Runaway Billionaire Becomes My Groom

Left heartbroken at the altar, Liana impulsively marries Jacob, a mysterious billionaire hiding his own pain. What begins as a cold agreement transforms into a journey of passion and healing. As they navigate meddling exes, family drama, and corporate battles, will their whirlwind romance blossom into true love, or will their pasts tear them apart?

Spoiled By My Billionaire Sugar Daddy

Heather Kirk, burdened by family debt and her troubled brother Florian, signs a secret lover contract with powerful CEO Declan Reed. He once saved her from a gang threat. But as Declan starts falling for her, things spiral—especially when his vengeful ex, Maeve, returns, using Florian as leverage to destroy Declan.

The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part I

(Dubbed)She Slept, They Wept

Adopted by the wealthy Liews, orphaned Selene lives a dream—until the real daughter returns, turning love into neglect. Desperate, she joins the mysterious Sleep Project to escape for 30 years. When she wakes up, what awaits her in this new world?

Billionaire CEO Falls in Love with Me

A nobody Wendy Stone unexpectedly encounters innocent and overbearing Joseph Shaw, who has never been in a relationship, falling in love with Wendy and initiating a fierce pursuit. However, Caroline Lynn and Cynthia Ryan, who also love Joseph, repeatedly sabotage the relationship, inciting misunderstandings and conspiring to harm Wendy's life with her ex, Jim Warren. Joseph sacrifices himself to save Wendy, clearing up misunderstandings between them, overcoming obstacles, and ultimately becoming a couple. Defying his father's orders, Joseph insists on being with Wendy but shocks her by suddenly breaking up on their wedding day.

The Blackthornes

Love After Divorce with a Billionaire

Before passing away, the heroine's grandfather pressures her to marry a billionaire in the capital. They plan to divorce in three months, but he falls for her. After divorcing, she moves abroad and discovers she's pregnant. After she returns home, he discovers their child and begins to pursue her. Eventually, they clear misunderstandings and become a true couple.

The Chauffeur

Accidentally Married To Secret Billionaire

The heiress Tamara Quinn catches her fiance cheating on her sister, and she has only three days left to find a new husband to secure her fortune. By chance, she has a one-night stand with an escort from a bar, Liam Garrison, but is caught by her sister. Tamara has no choice but to pretend that Liam is her new husband—a noble man from France. To solidify this deception, Tamara marries Liam by contract and trains him to fit into high society. Everytime Tamara faces difficulties, Liam secretly helps her. However, as their relationship grows intimate, Tamara finds out that her husband is not an escort. His true identity is a billionaire...

The Mistress Trap

Billionaire's Cute Darling

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.

The Day We Got Married

Billionaire Surgeon's Innocent Love

Emily, in desperate need of money, responds to a surrogacy ad and meets wealthy surgeon Thomas, who mistakes her for a gold-digger. After a passionate night, Thomas becomes infatuated, and she becomes his kept woman. Despite developing feelings, Emily knows their relationship is transactional and decides to walk away. However, their shared experiences linger in her heart. With Chris's help, Emily and Thomas eventually find their way back to each other.

The Marriage Contract

I Accidentally Married A Billionaire

The female lead unexpectedly meets the male lead after being betrayed by her ex boyfriend. Upon learning that the male lead is a person who is eager to start a family due to family pressure, she accidentally obtained a certificate to help him overcome the situation. When she was working in the workplace, she realized that the male lead was a billionaire. And it seems that this billionaire also takes great care of her, and the love story between the two begins

The Billionaire's Vow

My Ex Boyfriend's Uncle Gone Wild

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.

I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me

From Heartbreak to Billionaire

After being abandoned by Sam Lake, Laura Clark's suicide attempt fails. She wakes to find global prices have dropped a million times, but her savings remain unchanged. With a monthly salary of $420, Laura becomes the world's richest person. Watch as she takes revenge on her ex-boyfriend.

Tangled In Desire

I'm Drunk, Kiss Me!

After discovering Rose Lark wasn’t their biological daughter, the Hills kicked her out, taking Mary Hill in. Betrayed by her childhood sweetheart, James Knoll, Rose hit rock bottom. She ended up in a compromising situation with Henry Bach, who’d loved her secretly for years. He later schemed to marry her.

On One Condition

Married To A Secret Billionaire

A love story between Madison and Steve who got married for reasons best known to them and how dare intervene. Steve is the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who is rumored to be an idler but the truth is, he is the owner and brain behind Magna technologies, one of the biggest technology company in the country. He married Madison to fulfill his mother's last wish and to provoke Madison to conceal their marriage, he pretended to be a jobless man while Madison married Steve for reasons best known to her. Madison and Steve had both hidden their identity from one another and had gotten married for reasons best known to them but fate has other plans for them as, during the span of their marriage, they gradually fall in love.

Billionaire Daughter's Love Triangle

The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part I

After the death of her father, the richest man in all of Australia, Isabella is named the sole heir to his throne and vast wealth. This decision by her father earns her a lot of enemies. Isabella's stepmother is found dead on the morning of her wedding. The wedding is called off and an adept detective with an eagle eye is called upon to crack the case. Will he find the killer? Will Isabella keep her father's fortune...

The Escaping Mistress

Spoiled By My Billionaire Husband

Elena's sister's disruptive antics at her engagement ceremony lead to a billboard mishap, where her fiancé saves her sister instead, leaving Elena feeling like a discarded clown. Fortunately, Alexander rescues her from the chaos, and their hurried introduction sparks mutual admiration. Mistaking Alexander for a diligent mechanic, Elena must marry quickly to secure her inheritance, with him as her only option — unaware he's a billionaire CEO with far-reaching power.

The Crown

My Gossip Boyfriend is a Billionaire

Tawanna Perry, a spirited and determined young woman raised in an orphanage, faces the heartbreak of losing her childhood home, which is set to be demolished by the Baker Family. Desperate to save it, Tawanna attends a press conference at Baker‘s company, hoping to speak with him. Fate intervenes when the two get trapped in an elevator, and sensationalist media coverage twists the incident into a romantic scandal that spreads like wildfire. Furious at the false headlines, Bruce tracks her down to clarify things. But Tawanna kindness and charm leave him unexpectedly intrigued.

The Escort

The Billionaire's Contract

Left at the altar, Selah Carey takes drastic action to claim her inheritance by offering a reward for a child. The impeccable man she chooses, Winston Quinn, is actually the world's wealthiest man—and her ex-fiancé's uncle.

I'm Obsessed With My Boss Part II

Billionaire's Penance

Judge's daughter Yvonne hid her marriage for love, only to see her family ruined. Heartbroken, she left pregnant. Years later, she returned as a tycoon. Eugene, her ex, knew he had messed up. The cold-hearted CEO turned into a lovesick fool, begging, "Baby, my whole empire is yours, just take me back, please!"

The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part II

My Gigolo Husband, The Billionaire Surprise

After being criticized and quitting the showbiz due to online b acklash, she rose to fame with her child.Let's see how she secr etly married the CEO and returned to the pinnacle of success w ith her adorable kid!

One Night Stand

My Husband Is a Billionaire-!

Struggling against her oppressive family, Natalie discovers her father's plan to use her marriage for her brother's benefit. Determined to take charge, she rushes to find a husband before her father's scheme unfolds. Meanwhile, Yale, seeking help for his son's silence post-accident, witnesses a remarkable change when the boy meets Natalie. Considering Yale as a potential suitor, Natalie mistakenly offers marriage. Witnessing his son's breakthrough, Yale agrees hastily. This sparks an unexpected journey from accidental matrimony to genuine love amid misinterpretations.

The Unforgettable Love

A Flash Marriage Brings Me a Billionaire Husband

After losing his memory, the world's wealthiest man Yannis Yates married into the Lowe family in Buston. Upon regaining his memory, he tried to keep his wife in every possible way. But Yannis, whose occupation was belittled by people as a construction worker, faced criticism that caused distress to his wife. After reclaiming his true identity, Yannis decides to surprise his wife by acquiring Moon Jewelry Group. Meanwhile, his rival Caleb Wright, in an attempt to propose to Xandra Lowe by offering her the position of General Manager at Moon Jewelry, ended up humiliated.

Marry The Wrong Bride

Secretly Spoiled by My Billionaire Hubby

On her wedding day, Taylor Wright finds out her groom is cheating with her best friend. But the joke's on them—thanks to those two snakes, she ends up marrying a billionaire instead.

Married to a Stranger

The Billionaire Queen's Resurgence

Shirley Selby accidentally transmigrated into a TV drama. Originally a tragic side character, she turns her fate around and becomes a powerful queen. With her knowledge of the plot, she outsmarts the heartless Yosef Locke and the scheming Cora Selby. Shirley confidently quits her job and teams up with business tycoon Yuri Quarles. Together, they not only make waves in the business world but also create a new romantic story.

Destined To Be

Billionaire's Debt of Love

Vivienne saves Ember, president of Nocturne Group, only to end up pregnant and crippled. Eight months later, she gives birth prematurely. Desperate to pay her son’s medical bills, she works tirelessly—while Ember searches for her, determined to cherish her forever.

Conflicted Hearts

Whoops! I Broke the Billionaire

Wynn accidentally kicked Tim, Franck Group’s CEO, in the groin. She thought she’d made him sterile. To take responsibility, she married him. Tim had loved Wynn secretly for years. He hid he was fine, used the marriage to get close. They had a sweet story—married first, then in love.

The Inheritance Game

Whirlwind Romance with the CEO

Just 10 minutes after we met, we got married. To my surprise, the man I married on impulse is the most powerful man in town, known for being cruel and vicious. Yet when I'm around, he's sweet and gentle, forever indulgent.

The Billionaire's Lost Love

From Dumped to Mrs.Billionaire

Evelyn entered into a whirlwind marriage with a stranger named Vincent to escape her jerk ex-boyfriend, Tyler. She expected her married life to be mundane and uneventful, but to her surprise, this stranger turned out to be from an ultra-wealthy family!

Married To My Brother's Ex

My Kept Billionaire

Three years ago, Maggie was betrayed by her scumbag husband. From then on, she secretly kept a gigolo with a vengeful mindset. Unexpectedly, three years later, when she was determined to end this affair, she accidentally discovered that the "gigolo" was actually a mysterious billionaire CEO.

Camouflage

The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part II

Antonio inadvertently shoots Isabella, she is in a coma, and wakes up six months later on her bed, but she has lost her memory. Stella is now impersonating Isabella, and she is secretly stealing the family fortune under Isabella's name. Isabella eventually reaches out to an imprisoned Antonio, and Antonio points her in the direction of Detective Gonzalez because he could be a possible ally. After her conversation with Detective Gonzalez, Isabella finds out that she was never in a coma...安东尼奥无意中射杀了伊莎贝拉，她陷入昏迷，六个月后在病床上醒来，却失去了记忆。斯特拉现在冒充伊莎贝拉，以伊莎贝拉的名义秘密窃取家族财产。伊莎贝拉最终找到了被囚禁的安东尼奥，安东尼奥告诉她冈萨雷斯侦探可能是她的盟友。在与冈萨雷斯警探交谈后，伊莎贝拉发现自己从未昏迷过......

Love, Lies, and Bloodline

Grab My Amnesiac Billionaire!

After surviving a mission crash with amnesia, Special Forces operator Adrian Cross is caught between two women – the kind doctor who saved him (Clare) and the sneaky gold-digger (Yvonne) who's using his family ring to steal his inheritance. As fragments of his memory begin returning, each new piece proves more shocking than the last...

The Pendleton Secrete

The Billionaire's Secret Identity

Burnt-out office worker Sarah wakes up in a novel as a billionaire heiress. One night, she brings home Henry, a handsome male model—who’s also a business genius. As their love grows, her family pushes her to marry. Then Henry reveals the truth: he’s the richest man in the world.

Undercovered Heart

Hollywood Staged Romance Live 24-7

Ruby, a rookie actress, faces career turmoil when frozen out by her company, then creates a sensation by drunkenly kissing Charles, the Spike Group CEO. He offers her a love contract: a fake relationship to promote his brands. With director Federico's aid, Ruby becomes an overnight sensation, showcasing her true self. Despite the facade, Charles and Ruby's feelings become real. Ruby later discovers Charles had been searching for her for six years, leading to unexpected revelations.

Divas vs Billionaire Enemy: Seduction Game

Anytime Anywhere

Evelyn Grant, a successful woman trapped in a failing marriage, finally ends her three-year union after countless betrayals and decides to have a child on her own. In a fateful transaction, she unknowingly connects with call boy "Eric," who is actually Ethan Brooks—her ex-husband's best friend and a man who has secretly loved her for years. As Ethan re-enters her life under multiple identities, Evelyn finds herself entangled in a game of power, desire, and an unexpected love that refuses to be ignored.

Rekindling Romance with My Ex-husband

Help！I Fell For My Billionaire Target

Emma is a “Scumbag Slayer” who hunts down corrupt men. During one mission, she crosses paths with billionaire Arthur Wilson, who catches her and blackmails her into pretending to be his lover to ruin his wedding. Their fake relationship turns into a battle of wit and desire, full of tension and attraction. As past lovers, enemies, and family secrets surface, Emma and Arthur’s conflict deepens into true affection. After surviving betrayal and danger, their sham marriage blossoms into real love and a new beginning together.

I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me Season 2

My Ex Is A Secret Billionaire

Expelled from the elite Turner family, Lucy Turner stages a cheating scandal to save her boyfriend from debt, only to discover years later that he's now a billionaire, her boss, and engaged to her half-sister. Amidst lingering love and misunderstandings, their fates remain entangled.

Why I Did It

The Billionaire’s Lost Love

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.

Help! I’m Falling In Love With My Rude CEO

Substitute Shenanigans：Stuck in a CEO Romance

The unlucky wage slave named Hannah Jones accidentally traveled into a novel and became the vicious substitute villainess who falls for the male lead, Daniel Miller, The villainess tried to frame the male lead's true love, aiming to take her place, but ended up being confined to a mental hospital. But in the end, through Hannah's efforts, she finally changed her tragic fate and won Daniel 's heart.

The Perfect Husband

Second Chance Romance

After dying from a terminal illness, Emily wakes up as a side character destined for heartbreak. Betrayed and dumped, she joins a dating reality show to get back at her ex. There, she meets Ryan, an heir trying to escape an arranged marriage. Their pretend romance soon turns real as they join forces to outsmart their rivals.

Two Worlds Apart

PIck up a billionaire husband

On the eve of wedding day, Casey finds her fiancé's affair with her half-sister, who's in her wedding dress for the next day! Left in high and dry, to ensure her wedding proceed as scheduled, she impulsively flashes a marriage to a hot stranger, whom she accidentally saves when he's in crisis. Casey, like everyone else, believes her contract husband is just an ordinary person. Two strangers' lives collide with sparks. They team up at the first sight and start to act as a powerful couple. Casey plots a revenge in a bold move by playing the video of her cheating fiancé at the wedding ceremony. It's a good start to her revenge. As Casey and Nicholas navigate this sham marriage, they find themselves drawn to each other in unexpected ways. However, the even bigger surprise comes: her new husband is Nicholas Johnson, who's a billionaire from the Johnson Group, and her boss.

One Night, One Forever

Billionaire's Canvas Cinderella

Impoverished artist Ella, sold to gangster Derek by her mother, was rescued by billionaire Victor. A drugged encounter left her pregnant, triggering his abrupt marriage. Unbeknownst to him, childhood love Selena retaliated with schemes exposing Ella's true heritage. Ultimately, they overcame threats and lies to build a life together, defying all odds.

Billionaire’s Betrayal

The Billionaire’s Vow

After an unplanned night at a charity gala, the brilliant but down-on-his-luck financial engineer known as Sammy "Sam" Davis gets swept into a whirlwind romance with cold, calculating billionaire Gertrude Lawson. Sam attends the function to sell himself, but everything changes when a case of mistaken identity propels him into the life of Gertrude. With a need for a husband-or else her father will make her forfeit her CEO title-Gertrude sees an opportunity in Sam.In an effort to save his failing business, Sam agrees to a contract marriage with Gertrude, unaware that dangerous family secrets encircle the Lawson empire. As they navigate their fake marriage, emotions become real, but Gertrude’s vengeful ex-fiance, Victor King, and her ruthless sister, Molly, will stop at nothing to tear them apart. The stakes rise as Sam uncovers a mystery that ties his family to Gertrude’s dark past. With betrayal, hidden love, and a looming corporate takeover, Sam and Gertrude must figure out whether their relationship is just a business deal or something more – before it’s too late.

Trial Marriage to A Billionaire

My Two-faced Billionaire Husband

Mia is forced to marry Chris, a wealthy man known for his scars and bad reputation. She's harassed by his charming cousin Leo, but stays loyal to Chris. Over time, she sees Chris' kindness—but just as things settle, Mia uncovers a dark secret he's been hiding.

Trial Marriage To A Billionaire Season 2

Flash Marriage The Billionaire's Devotion

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.

Oops! Enemy to Hubby

After her parents die and her family goes broke, Ella's brother leaves her with his business enemy Archer. To stay, she acts poor and weak, not knowing Archer now wants her. When he asks to marry her, everything changes. ——Adapted from "After Bankruptcy, My Brother Threw Me to His Arch-Rival" by Jin Yuzi, from Fanqie Novel.

The Billionaire Nobody Knew

Defying her family's marriage plans, Catherine impulsively marries Stephen, a mysterious man she meets by chance, who is actually a billionaire's heir. As his identity emerges, he protects Catherine and her family from powerful rivals and business conspiracies. Together, they forge a deep bond through adversity.