Wanting Marry to grow up like a normal child, Jean keeps a low profile. But when bullies target Marry over her 'poor' background and a jealous mom poses as Jean to join in, Jean fights back. One by one, justice is served, and Luna's lies revealed. Marry then learns the strength of her mother.
Gina and Ryan shared dreams and sacrifices. When diagnosed with systemic lupus, she crushed his proposal to spare him. When Ryan returned with his fiancée and eSports team, intersecting with Gina's struggling life, she ended her life. He learned the truth and woke up ten years ago, fighting tirelessly to rewrite their fate.
Betrayed and killed in the Old Wing, Evelyn Lane wakes up with the mystical power of the Fountain of Grace. Determined to protect her child and seek justice against Lady Victoria, she embarks on a daring journey of revenge, navigating palace intrigue and rising from humble maid to a formidable contender for the Emperor’s favor.
元歲桉對相戀五年的男友宋淮序,簡直是「無腦」地付出一切!為了幫他升職加薪,她熬夜加班到直接送醫,還雙手奉上自己辛辛苦苦做出的業績,只為讓他平步青雲。誰知宋淮序根本沒良心啦!不僅劈腿有家世背景的蘇恬恬,還仗著自己是上司,將蘇恬恬闖的禍,統統丟給正牌女友的元歲桉來擺平,最後甚至想讓她替蘇恬恬背鍋坐牢!就在元歲桉被渣男小三逼到絕境時,暗戀她超久的林氏集團總裁林硯琛出現了,這個男人一直默默撐她,誠心邀請她到林氏。元歲桉拋棄渣男,憑實力成為林氏集團副總,和深愛她的林硯琛閃電結婚! 宋淮序還以為自己的算盤打得超准,背後有超愛他的元歲桉為他賣命,前面還有家世顯赫的蘇恬恬帶他跨越階層,但他哪里曉得,他劈腿的「柔弱不能自理」的蘇恬恬,竟是個不折不扣的瘋女人...
In her last life, the woman was so blinded by love that she even risked her life for the man she loved. But the man she loved and her own sister ended up killing her. In this life, she is sophisticated and bold. She is taking back everything she lost and making those who ever hurt her pay the price!
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.
When an ordinary delivery girl Hannah is betrayed by her boyfriend and about to be sold to a debt collector, she's rescued by Cedric, CEO of the Benedon Group, who hires her to impersonate his nephew's missing fiancée Ivy Bailey—only to uncover Hannah might be the real heir while facing suspicion from Ivy's scheming sister Jenna. Most importantly, Cedric seems to have fallen in love with his nephew's fiancée!
Just before the wedding, Lucas Brooks is unexpectedly asked by his fiancee’s mother to bring more dowry. In a fit of anger, he breaks off the engagement.
Given a second chance in life, former finance executive Emily becomes a housekeeper for the Sullivans. Her talent soon wins over the family elders and sparks fly between her and Andrew. As Emily helps them through business crises and overcomes her troubled past, she launches her own home services company with Andrew’s support.
After losing her home at her stepfather’s funeral, Natalie Evans is taken in by Alexander Grant. As Alexander’s fierce devotion grows, Natalie struggles to trust his feelings. Only when he risks everything to save her does she realize his passionate love has already captured her heart.
Stella and Carter were sworn enemies in their past lives, entangled by fate yet blinded by misunderstandings. Only at the end did she realize his deep love—and her own hidden feelings. Given a second chance, Stella is determined to cherish Carter, turning rivalry into passionate romance and rewriting their story with love.
編劇陶寶真的衰到家!寫劇本寫到一半,竟然穿進自己書裡,還變成一個「帶把」的小太監?一枚玉佩更把她「綁定」在太子蕭胤身上。系統說:想回家?只有跟他嘴對嘴親下去,才能觸發回家機制!為了回家,陶寶豁出去了!管他是朝堂開會還是御花園散步,抓到機會就對太子一頓強吻,搞得剛正不阿的蕭胤懷疑人生:「難道本宮魅力大到連太監都凍未條?」 就在兩人妳追我躲、邊疆鬥法、怒槓偏心皇后的過程中,這對歡喜冤家竟然親出真感情。等到陶寶女兒身大公開,太子直接霸氣護妻:「誰敢動我的女人!」這場穿書大戲,到底是命運的捉弄,還是編劇大人的私心安排?最後鏡頭拉回現代,陶寶敲下「全劇終」,嘴角卻忍不住上揚……
After attending a party with her boyfriend Ethan, Claire receives a provocative message from Ryan. She assumes their paths won’t cross again, but Ryan soon infiltrates every aspect of her life. As Claire’s world becomes increasingly entangled with Ryan’s, she realizes she’s been caught in his carefully laid trap.
Rookie delivery rider Julian Lynn defied his mentor's warning to take a high-paying order to the haunted 404 Street, unraveled a deadly curse tied to a forgotten fire. His quest for the truth dragged him into a web of terror, leaving him trapped in a mental asylum with his sanity hanging by a thread.
柳小柔小時候被拐到偏遠鄉下,買她的人家就等著她成年,逼她給一個低能兒當「生產工具」!這8年來她逃了無數次,每次都超衰被抓回去,這次照樣賭上性命跑路,好不容易沖到有車經過的馬路攔車,可眼前路過的車卻沒停,正當她快要認命時,那輛車居然掉頭回來了!下車救她的向柏凱,就像照進她黑暗人生的一束光,把她從那片黑暗的泥沼里拉了出來。 接到通知來警局接她的親爸柳華志,當年正是靠賣了小柔撈到第一桶金,當著警察的面,居然厚著臉皮將自己賣女說成了「走失」!小柔被拐的這些年,柳華志已和親媽曹美玉離婚,重組家庭還收養了養女,但更讓人憤怒的是,柳華志竟把她的親姊姊柳晴也賣了!她發誓,要把姊姊也救出來... ...
Police graduate Mabel Jolie infiltrates a cult’s 'Petal Bride' ritual to expose a human trafficking ring. Posing as a sacrificial bride, she outwits the village chief, rescues her sister and trapped women—unmasking the god’s wedding as a deadly scam.
Rowan Linton, a struggling scholar in Emberdale County, gains three wives through a mysterious system. His kinsman Corbin Linton tries to trade blighted grain for Rowan's wives, but fails. After losing a wager, Corbin is tormented by his wife while Rowan wins Captain Gareth's support.
「爸爸,我一定會回來找你!」4歲愛子林磊被鄰居壞小孩推落枯井後神秘失蹤,機械技師林衛東從此展開長達20年的尋子之路。他堅守機械廠等待奇蹟,甚至收養當年聲稱「弟弟被水流沖走」的王強為徒,視如己出,渾然不知這個貼心徒弟竟是害他骨肉分離的真兇!就在林衛東即將晉升總工程師的關鍵時刻,王強竟勾結副廠長偽造證據,誣陷他貪污奪位!正當鐵棍要砸向林衛東的雙手時,一名西裝革履的年輕企業家衝入會場——他竟是君盛集團代表,更是林衛東苦尋20年的親生兒子林磊!現在王強狗急跳牆,煽動工人囚禁父子倆。但工廠外已傳來陣陣警笛聲,還有林磊的首富養父帶著大隊人馬趕到⋯⋯這場延宕20年的真相,能否迎來正義的結局?
Tara Xoey, the daughter of a wealthy family, was set up by her fiancé and cousin on the day of her engagement, resulting in the bankruptcy of her family's company and leaving her on the street. When Tara worked as the Chief Brand Officer of the Jaylin Group, she fell in love with the president, Jaylin Shane. With Jaylin's fiancée and grandmother trying to stop them, they broke through various barriers and finally got together.
David and Mia are crazy about each other and have decided to get married. They move in together and their love grows stronger. Mia brings some changes to the house. She employs Sara, an older lady, as the maid. Strange things begin to happen in the house. David falls ill and he hires a nurse, Amy, to care for him. David grows accustomed to her care, which may affect his affection for Mia. Soon, Amy realizes the cause of David’s illness. Would Amy be able to reveal the true identities of his lover and maid?
從被霸淩到「霸氣開場」只用了一場重生!白采薇前世是「麻辣燙西施」,原本在亞特蘭蒂斯大學天天被惡女楊初彤霸淩,結果對方惡霸過頭搞出人命,養母被錯手害死,自己也被霸淩到掛掉。靈魂出竅才發現自己是首富家的雙胞胎二小姐!重生的她馬上回白家和超寵妹的雙胞胎姐姐相認,成為億萬千金卻低調返校開啟復仇模式!和上一世一樣,學校論壇在瘋傳她寫給男神宴年的「情書」,楊初彤酸她:「路邊攤小妹,竟敢跟搶我的男人」,哪裡曉得白采薇反手PO出了楊初彤「打野戰」的超精彩視頻,讓楊初彤瞬間被擊敗,當場被校長趕出學校!楊初彤要氣死了,聲稱她有白采薇「被包養」的黑料?!重生歸來的拽姐可不會那麼輕易放過她!
Leonard Evans, a modern man stranded in a cultivation world, is captured by a demonic cultivator, who's set to make him her perfect Yang Vessel when his system is reactivated, reversing all cultivation side effects. With this incredible cheat, he masters all fatal arts and gains great power, slaying the cultivation realm.
Gangster CEO Charles Romanoff falls in love at first sight with Florence, the woman who saved his life. However, his domineering attempts to pursue her are repeatedly rejected. Determined to stop Florence from marrying Vaughn—a manipulative man with a dark past—Charles storms the wedding with his gang, publicly disrupts the ceremony, and forces her into a marriage with him. Post-wedding, Charles evolves into a fiercely protective husband, shielding Florence from harm. Over time, Florence begins to see beyond his rough exterior and gradually warms to his genuine devotion, unraveling an unexpected emotional bond between them.
Three years ago, out of gratitude for saving her life, Sara Heys decided to marry into the Evanses. However, those three years of marriage brought her nothing but endless humiliation. It wasn't until she assumed control of the family business and attended a family gathering that she saw the true nature of the Evanses, realizing she had chosen the wrong person to repay her debt to! Her husband betrayed her, and her mother-in-law schemed against her. Despite being looked down upon by everyone as a hotel waitress, she managed to obtain the coveted black card symbolizing the Heys Family's status. She now oversees the Northport branch of the Heys Group, destined to become the queen of the city and make the Evanses rue their actions.
18年前、伊藤あかりの弟・伊藤奏太が生まれた。同時に、伊藤家の使用人の柳望美も同病院で男の子を出産。柳望美は伊藤家の入り婿である山本優斗と共謀し、伊藤家の財産目当てに、二人の子供を入れ替えた。しかし偶然にも、二人が企んでいた事すべてが、まだ8歳だった伊藤あかりに全部見られてしまった。自分の家族を守ると決意した伊藤あかりは、すぐその場で弟を元に入れ替えてきた。18年後、伊藤さゆりは重病のため、伊藤家の財産全てを息子に相続しようとする。やっとこのめでたい日を迎えた柳と山本は、全て自分らの計画通りだと思ったその時、伊藤あかりが海外から帰ってきた。どんな手を使っても、パラサイトを追い出して、自分の家族を守ろうと、伊藤あかりは真相を暴き出すと決心した...
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.
Nora accidentally had a one-night stand with her boss, Alexander. When she woke up the next day, as Nora was running away, she carelessly left behind one of her earrings. The male protagonist, Alexander, thought he had been set up by someone and was determined to find the woman he had a one-night stand with. Coincidentally, this task happened to fall on the female protagonist, Nora. Will the truth that she is the very woman be discovered? What kind of sparks will fly between her and the male protagonist?
General Stone, granted immortality by his princess's sacrifice and a divine sword, searches for her reincarnation. In the modern era, he fixates on a lookalike, who is a spy manipulating him, while rejecting the princess’s true soul, who returned for him. He must see past deception to find real love and break the curse.
Heir to the most prestigious family in Corant, Joseph Gordon marries Heather Shelton for love but faces ridicule for seven years. Disappointed, he divorces her and takes their daughter with him. As onlookers anticipate his return, he surprises everyone by thriving in his career and embarking on a new romance.
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?
Arthur Camp was just a lowly laborer, despised by others and abandoned by his ex-wife. However, it turns out he is actually the long-lost son of a trillionaire. Overnight, he transforms into a wealthy heir, leaving those who once looked down on him stunned and regretful.
After sealing a demon for 500 years, Noah Everett returns to find his master Cataleya has abandoned him and newcomer Dwayne has taken his place. Granted a second chance by the heavens, Noah comes back to when he was framed for murder. Armed with knowledge of the future, he now seeks vengeance against those who betrayed him.
On Felicity’s way to the orphanage, a tycoon adopted her. In the new family, grandma bought her luxury; father fended off bullies for her; uncle poured money into her pockets; cousins doted on her. In return, she unmasked the traitor, and healed her uncle's legs. Then she was taken as the disciple by a physician.
Lucia has been trying to figure out why her parents passed away. To get more support, she marries the CEO of Calvent Group. Rumor has it, this CEO never comes home and is super rebellious. On their wedding day, she looks up and, oh my gosh, it's her first love!
Yosef Wood unexpectedly dies and is reborn into his past life. He realizes Susan Hall's true nature and discovers his real love, Vivian White. As they grow closer, Yosef guides Chloe Lloyd to defeat the Lloyds and the Lawsons. Yosef becomes a business titan and wins his true love!
豪門千金桑幼和霸總霍沉本是人人稱羨的神仙眷侶,誰知結婚當天卻出代誌!桑幼離奇消失被判定死亡,其實是被李媽媽撿回家當現成女兒。偏偏她失去記憶,又和被李三木害死的某命妻子顏可生得同款臉,這離奇的巧合讓李三木起肖,硬是把桑幼假掰成被他失手打死的未婚妻想暗度陳倉。咱們桑幼哪甘願被當替身,包袱款款就來個落跑新娘大逃亡! 命運安排她撞見再次霍大總裁,明明是同張臉卻自稱顏可,搞得霍沉心肝頭像被貓仔亂撓。嘴上說「你不是她」,身體倒是誠實得很,三不五時送溫暖搞曖昧,全集團都在賭這個「山寨版桑幼」能撐幾集。但這個神祕的「顏可」究竟是不是當年的桑幼?命運的紅線會再次牽起這段失落的緣分嗎?
Cassia Yates was once the infamously foolish and plain daughter of the Martial Kingdom. After giving birth to a bastard child, she killed herself on her wedding day. But she wakes again, ready to unleash a storm of vengeance. She’s set to turn the tides of fate, and her child will be the rightful heir.
A wealthy girl, to repay the man who saved her life, disguised as a waitress and married him. Faced with humiliation, she suffered in silence until he cheated on her, leading to a divorce. Later, she discovered the true savior was his younger brother. Seeking revenge and emotional freedom, she began to repay him.
快遞員林楓意外發現女友出軌富二代王石,揭穿不成反被羞辱,之後林楓獲得可鑑別萬物價值的神眼宗傳承,從此走上逆襲之路,一路結識各類大人物,賺取驚人財富。也在這一路途中,遇到了值得自己真心對待的女主徐鈺。兩人在經過一番波折後,最終修成正果,喜結良緣。
Henry Shank, the cold yet brilliant CEO, unexpectedly has a flash marriage with an intern, Cherry Anderson. Although their relationship is contractual at first, their time working together earns Cherry his admiration. As they overcome all obstacles together, they fall in love with each other and hold a grand wedding.
前世,唐雷帶領劉正的考古隊深入古墓,卻在開啟主墓室的瞬間,慘遭門內巨蟒噬殺,全軍覆沒。意外重生後,他回到下墓前夕,拚死阻攔隊員開啟那扇死亡之門。然而,一意孤行的劉正與前妻張芳,卻鄙視唐雷的農村出身,認為他無理取鬧,執意開門放出巨蟒。這一世,唐雷發現了權杖與巨蟒之間的秘密——原來權杖能將巨蟒石化。卻沒想到,陰天之下,權杖失去陽光失效,巨蟒破石而出、撞塌古墓,衝出外界。唐雷急欲回村警告,劉正卻為掩蓋真相、推卸責任,竟想殺人滅口。就在絕望之際,巨蟒現身村民眼前,終於還唐雷清白。他帶領眾人尋找權杖,再次封印巨蟒,而劉正等人的陰謀,也終將付出代價……這一世,他能否真正改變命運?
Hugh gave up the game due to parental pressure, but was pushed by Finn into working at Fane Vision Investments. With his game "lucky king" intuition, he achieved repeated successes in trading, broke the company's record, and his relationship with Helen also grew increasingly close.
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.
I went to the grassroots for inspection, only to find someone impersonating me. She led a group of mean girls to bully me and took them to my mansion to show off. She even tried to steal my husband and bully my son. D*mn it, I must teach her a hard lesson to make her know the price for offending me!
Three years ago, Colton Manson, the general of the Dragon Corps, married a snob after losing his memory. Since then, he'd been hustling as a delivery guy to support his family. Living at the Kemps' place as a live-in son-in-law made him an easy target for their mockery. Thus, once his memory returned, he divorced his cheating wife and fell for Kelsey Kemp, her sister. While digging into the murder of his parents, he uncovered the secrets about his background.
Leo Hawkes, a minor East Palace official, survived on checking-in until Crown Prince Chris Todd—a woman in disguise—chose him for marriage, pulling him into a power struggle. Clever and devoted, Leo helped Chris expose corruption, making enemies of both greedy ministers and rebel princes. Soon, he became their prime target.
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.
Sophia Goodman, a noble healer, is thrust into palace intrigue after a kidnapping sends her to an ancient dynasty. She saves Prince Alexander Hastings but returns with no memory. Reunited by a magical jade pendant, they clash over the throne amid shifting alliances and a bittersweet, fierce romance.
David is the heir of Time Group. In order to treat his mother's illness, David married into Alice's family. David's father is seriously ill and hires a detective to find David to inherit Time Group.
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.
She was once cherished by fate, with wealth, a loving husband, and a blissful life. He was a young billionaire with endless wealth and a devoted wife. But overnight, she was framed and imprisoned by the one she loved. Five years later, pregnant with his child, can they ever go back to the past?
Noah, once hopeful, faced a series of tragedies and sought revenge by seducing Kevin, causing a secret affair and marriage. Amidst the drama, his lost love, Nolan, returned, triggering Kevin's insecurities. Nolan's subsequent death uncovered truths behind the scenes. But in the end, Kevin’s sincerity won Noah’s heart.
Luna Chou grew up in an abusive home with a passive mother and violent father. After witnessing her mother's death and her own fatal encounter, fate sends Luna back to her parents' wedding day. She disguises herself as her mother's cousin to save her from a doomed marriage. Along the way, Luna meets Jason Chi, a factory director posing as a simple man, and they fall in love while fighting local bullies. Despite their bond, Luna knows she doesn't belong in this world. Can she rewrite history for her mother and find her own happiness before fate intervenes again?
Audrey Lindsay was called by her husband Elmer Foley and mother-in-law Rosie Rowe to the courthouse to get divorced. Rosie looked down on Audrey, claiming the Foleys were about to cooperate with the Premier Group and that Audrey was unsuitable for Elmer. Though Audrey claimed to be the Premier Group CEO, no one believed her. After seeing Elmer's true nature, Audrey agreed to the divorce. Wanting custody of their daughter Dory, Audrey was instead framed when she witnessed Rosie abusing Dory. Driven out of the Foley home, Audrey suffered humiliation from Elmer's lover, Flora. Determined to prove her identity, Audrey attended the Premier Group gala. Revealing her status, she turned the tables on Flora and Rosie, causing Elmer to regret. An assassin targeted Audrey, but Elmer risked his life to save her. Moved by Elmer's sacrifice, Audrey reconsidered him. Their relationship deepened until Audrey forgave Elmer, heroically defending him and defeating the villains.
還是純情大學生的林以霧,某天晚上居然誤闖深山古堡,和神秘的狼王一夜纏綿後被「種下標記」!更誇張的是,第二天醫生就告訴她已經懷孕三個月了?!她才剛拿著報告單走出醫院,肚子就像吹氣球一樣越來越大,眼睛一閉一睜…竟然在一天之內從女大生直接晉升為未婚媽媽!還被家人趕出門無家可歸, 只好含淚把剛出生的寶寶送到孩子爸身邊。一年後,她入職江城頂尖的「唯楚集團」,第一天就被一個五歲模樣的小男孩抱腿喊媽!這小孩不僅說自己才一歲,還說爸爸是總裁傅硯深…更離譜的是,他堅稱自己和爸爸都是「深山狼人」?! 林以霧本來只當小孩幻想,但傅硯深卻一次次試探她脖子上的狼王標記……難道那一晚的夢,竟然是真的?!
Ambitious for the throne, Hugh Rixon, the prince, is back to his royal family after a decade of martial arts learning. Confronted with his opponents’ conspiracies, Hugh rolls with the punches with his wits and prowess as a martial arts master. Let’s see how Hugh survives the battle and finally ascends the throne.
沈稼是京都最年輕的神經內科主治醫師,前途一片光明,卻為了照顧丈夫蘇明橋和兒子蘇嶼寒,一次次放棄出國深造的機會,甚至連帝都首富遲家大少爺遲麟風的高薪挖角(請她當副院長欸!)都狠心拒絕。十幾年來,她奔波於醫院和家庭之間,把青春和人脈全給了蘇家父子,沒想到這兩人卻把她的付出當空氣,甚至開始嫌棄她,整天對著光鮮亮麗的秘書楚聲晚喊「老婆」「媽媽」,還想把她趕出家門! 心灰意冷的沈稼終於覺醒,答應遲麟風的邀請,華麗轉身成為副院長。而蘇家父子呢?直到離婚協議甩到眼前,才發現事情大條,追在車後哭求她回頭……但沈稼早已看透他們的虛偽,專心衝事業,不僅在阿茲海默症研究上突破,還迎來遲麟風的真情告白!一邊是悔不當初的前夫和兒子,一邊是多金深情的遲大少——沈稼究竟會怎麼選?這場女人逆襲的戰役,結局絕對讓你意想不到!
After saving his girlfriend, Lilah, Frank becomes blind and ghosts for singer Erik. Betrayed by Erik, Frank is killed by Lilah and his sister, Eliza. Given a second chance in life, he hides regained sight, exposes Erik's lie live and catches the eye of an entertainment mogul, rising to superstardom.
Lena Topp was bullied by Joan Shum. Her twin elder sister, Sharon Ladd, takes on Lena's identity to tackle various bullying incidents at school. Meanwhile, their half-sister Vera Ladd schemes to seize the family fortune and sets up traps to frame Sharon. Watch how Sharon fights back...
Having loved the wrong woman, Felix met a tragic end. After he time-traveled to five years ago, he cut all ties with his ex-wife Claire and clawed his way back to the top with ambition and intelligence. Co-founding a venture with his schoolmate Nora, he knocked out Claire's company and built his own commercial empire.