In this gripping drama, Richard, a successful conglomerate, discovers his wife Suzan's affair with her driver, Tom. As he confronts them, a web of deceit begins to unravel. With the support of his friend Sarah, Richard embarks on a challenging journey, uncovering financial fraud within his company, and encountering unexpected motives behind Suzan's betrayal.
As Richard and Suzan's divorce proceedings begin, their battle intensifies, not just for their assets but also for the hearts of their children, Mark and Emily. A new figure, Maya, enters Richard's life, providing a shoulder to lean on. Meanwhile, Suzan's father's manipulations add fuel to the fire, leading to a tumultuous legal battle.
With the divorce finalized and custody of Mark and Emily secured by Richard, Suzan's determination for vengeance continues. Emily's secret correspondence with her mother further complicates matters, while Richard's relationship with Maya deepens. A family secret hidden within an old photo album resurfaces, adding more layers to the story.
Richard and Maya's marriage brings stability to the family, but Suzan's vendetta escalates as she threatens to expose corporate secrets. The children adapt to their new family dynamics, but corporate scandals and family secrets threaten to dismantle their lives. Emily takes a stand against her mother, further straining their relationship.
In the final installment, Richard faces a corporate scandal that could destroy his business but manages to save it. Suzan's actions lead to her imprisonment, while Mark tries to mend his relationship with her. Emily and Mark's bond with Maya strengthens as they decide to expand their family through adoption. Suzan experiences a change of heart in prison, seeking forgiveness, and Emily and Mark are inspired to become advocates for children facing family strife.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
*****
Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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