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Love Beyond the Facade
Eternal Regret
Her Quandary, From Worker to Heiress
Putri Miliader Diculik 20 Tahun
The Fallen Swan
The Hidden Heiress
Tell Me You Love Me
Harris's Frenzied Chase of Julia
I Have a Thousand Hidden Identities
Folded Lies
Narcisa
The Alpha's Breeder
The Workaholic's Reluctant Wife
Ignite the Long Night
The Legend of Wilma York
A Wrong Night, Forever His Prey
Mr.& Mr. Ace
Forced to Love the Ruthless CEO
When Love Finally Found Me
Married to My Professor
The MVP's Plus Size Love
My Mafia Life From Maid to Bride
The Wife who Sees
Married a Gardener, Got a Prince
Moonlight Secrets
Shopping at Alien Supermarket
Yankang Reformation—The Herdboy's Tale
Pregnant By The Luxury Empire Heir
From Trash Dad to Treasure
His Ultimate Favor Is Me
Love in Twilight
The Divorce Attorney's Secret Affair
Gamble King at the Minute
Lucky Jinx Girl
Moonlit Entanglement
A Sweet Contract with the Mafia Boss
Revenge of XXL Wife
Ignited By My Bestie's Son
The Billionaire's Contract
Tears After 'I Do'
Callboy Punishes Me After Sunrise
Catch Me If You Can
Good Girl Turned Bad
Billionaire's Cute Darling
Falling for You
Make-up Sex
From Lost Heiress to Mafia Queen
Disguised Billionaire
My Light Within the Dark
Woke Up Married to My Crush
Find Love in the Stone Age
Gentle Whispers of Fate
Married to My Alpha Husband by Contract
Favored vs. Fake
Destitute Husband's CEO Identity Exposed
Fool's Ascent
Ladies Love a Cashback King
Mr. Lee, You've Got the Wrong Lady
From Dumped to Mrs.Billionaire
Love in Full Bloom
Laborer to the Peak
Only Sorry After She Went Viral
Gambling Queen against Casino
Reunite With My Long-Lost Children
The Beggar and the Empress
Love Beyond the Facade
Unexpectedly transmigrating into a short drama, she became Jasmine Miller, an arrogant and domineering socialite in the capital city, and slept with a powerful figure hiding his true identity. While enjoying a luxurious life, she fought against her enemies with wits and courage, ultimately gaining love and personal growth.
Eternal Regret
Jane Shirley, a popular socialite in Jakarta. Sheltered from hardships since childhood, she never knew that genuine affection could be fake. Meeting Henry Steven was a meticulously woven trap set by him, a destined calamity for Jane. Jane loved Henry like a moth drawn to flame. She knew he was unhappy, thus she tirelessly offered him happiness. She only knew of his deep-seated hatred but never imagined it was directed at her. It wasn't until their engagement day when Henry forced Jane to kneel on the icy ground, witnessing him drive her father to suicide and her mother to fatal humiliation. He injured her right hand, unveiling his vengeful motives. All love and affection shattered like illusions. Plunged from heaven to hell, that day marked the dividing line in Jane's life. Afterward, Jane was wrongfully committed to a mental asylum by the malicious Una Bolton. Her child was ripped alive from her womb and she had been tortured for three long years. No one expected this delicate young lady to survive. Three years later, Jane crossed paths with Henry again, now a powerful lord with the world at his command, while she lived as a lowly dancer, devoid of dignity. Even the dominating figure, Henry, dared not meet Jane's eyes, each look capable of painfully subjecting him to death. Henry, almost frenzied, sought to confine Jane by his side, willing to sacrifice anything to keep her. However, Jane, numb to emotion, remained unchanged before his belated love and attempts to make amends. Henry realized that the love he once relinquished with his own hands could not be reclaimed, no matter how hard he tried. As Una hired assassins, their relationship faced repeated crises. What future awaits this pair of devoted, embittered lovers amidst the unfolding fated drama?
Her Quandary, From Worker to Heiress
Labourer Joey Green gets into a car accident and wakes up in the body of Yana Green, the daughter of a wealthy family. In a bid to marry the CEO of York Group, Yana resorted to all sorts of tricks and ended up getting herself killed. As Joey finds herself living the life of a socialite, she immediately indulges in luxury. However, CEO Brandon York catches her in a compromising situation and blackmails her into helping him break off the engagement arranged by his family.
Putri Miliader Diculik 20 Tahun
Ansley Cahn mengikuti ayahnya jalan-jalan ketika dia masih muda. Karena kelalaian ayahnya, dia diculik oleh pedagang manusia dan dibawa ke sebuah desa. Bertahun-tahun kemudian, ayahnya datang ke tempat ini untuk berinvestasi, dan takdir mempertemukannya lagi dengan Ansley. Namun, karena sudah bertahun-tahun berpisah, mereka tidak saling mengenal. Adat istiadat setempat yang kasar dan melanggar hukum, mengakibatkan banyak investor gagal. Bisakah Ansley membantu ayahnya keluar dari masalah, dan mereka mengenali satu sama lain sebagai ayah dan anak?
The Fallen Swan
Whitney Williams, once a gifted dancer and beloved heiress of a prestigious family, was betrayed by her scheming stepsister Jennifer Williams. Framed and pushed down the stairs, she was left with a leg injury and a ruined reputation, while Jennifer stole her place and rose to fame.
The Hidden Heiress
Heiress Nina Swann married Noah Shen under a false identity to give her daughter Mia a stable home. But Noah, a social climber, left Nina for a fake socialite. Enraged, Nina wed Lucas Hawk, heir to the Hawk Group—neither knowing the other's true status. As love blossomed, they discovered Lucas was Mia's biological father.
Tell Me You Love Me
Joyce, the capital's most elegant socialite, enters a marriage of convenience with ruthless CEO Justin. He sees her as just another dull trophy wife—until she shocks him by demanding a divorce. Suddenly, the boring girl he ignored reveals hidden depths, forcing Justin to question everything he thought he knew about love.
Harris's Frenzied Chase of Julia
Harris, secretly concealing his true identity, makes a stunning entrance. Initially, Julia mistakes him for a sweet, harmless guy, only to discover he's the heir to a vast fortune. The two face family conflicts, navigate doubts, and deal with Caleb, Julia's ex-husband, as well as a scheming socialite trying to come between them. Despite the obstacles, they overcome every challenge and ultimately find their way to each other.
I Have a Thousand Hidden Identities
To earn money for her brother's treatment, girl attends various parties as a socialite while using her hacking skills to steal corporate secrets from the elite's computers and sell them to reporters. After getting caught, she disguises herself as a bodyguard and is assigned to help a cute guy who is drunk. When a group of thugs attacks, she fights them off, and the cute guy asks her to be his personal bodyguard!
Narcisa
Fifteen years ago, the Wong Family was very poor. Shea Wong, the younger brother at the age of seven years old, could not tolerate a destitute family. He believed that it was his sister Narcisa Wong made the poor family worse. He regarded his sister as a nuisance and ran away from home. Unexpectedly, a car accident occurred and he became a vegetative. In order to earn money for his brother's medical treatment, Narcisa voluntarily dropped out of school. She was just 8 years old at that time. However, what she did didn't move her parents and grandmother. They still thought that Narcisa should not come into this world. She is a nuisance. They even wanted to abandon her, but Narcisa begged hard to stay. Fifteen years later, at the age of 23, Narcisa does five jobs. Using Shea's identity, she unexpectedly solved ten difficult problems prepared by the Chu Group for recruiting top research talents and received a $50-million bonus. At the same time, she was informed of the way to help Shea wake up. Finally, with her efforts, Shea woke up. Narcisa thought that Shea would be grateful for her over the past fifteen years. However, Shea blamed her for all the missed fifteen years of his life. Not only did he replace Narcisa's position as the director of the Chu Group's R&D department, but he also tied Wang Yanan up at a celebration banquet, which was extremely humiliating. At the critical moment, the person in charge of the Chu Group appeared...
The Alpha's Breeder
Father and Stepmother: "In a few days, we will have all the money we need, and she will no longer be a problem for us. If Alpha Ethan buys her, our financial troubles will be over." I'm Rosalie, and I couldn't decide if this was the best or worst day of my life. I was finally escaping from my father and stepmother, but only so they could sell me to the Alpha of Drogomor. Stepmother：“Be on your best behavior. If he doesn’t buy you, you’ll be rotting in the basement with the rats.”
The Workaholic's Reluctant Wife
Nina Johnson married Julian Winchester, chairman of Bosson Group, after her sister, Lynn, fled their engagement. Julian was a workaholic and went on a business trip on the wedding day. Their marriage of convenience was exactly what Nina needed—until Julian broke the distance one night. What began as a transaction ended in love.
Ignite the Long Night
Shane ascended into the Divine Realm with an invincible stance and was forced to guard the Abyss for 100,000 years. Near death, he heard his clan’s call, only to learn the Immortal Clans broke their promise, oppressed his clan, and even sought to seize the Great Void Sword Codex.
The Legend of Wilma York
Wilma York is happy that her sister Elaine is happily married and pregnant. She decides to throw her a birthday party and announce her retirement as Syldavia's Attorney General. What she doesn't know that Elaine has an abusive husband and mother-in-law. Meanwhile, the Black Raiders Society, a foreign hostile power, commits heinous acts and attempts to conquer Syldavia. Elaine's husband, Liam Griffin, joins them, and even sells her to them.When Wilma learns the shocking truth from her subordinate, she confronts them at the party. But no one believes she's the legendary Attorney General with supreme power. Will Wilma be able to find her sister and convict those traitors?
A Wrong Night, Forever His Prey
Perhaps the thing Eliza regretted the most was selling her virginity to Eric, only to end up becoming his maid by a twist of fate. From that moment, fate took an irreversible turn. One night of passion left him craving more, and with such close proximity, their bond deepened.
Mr.& Mr. Ace
FBI agent Aron Smith infiltrates a dangerous mafia wedding as part of a covert operation, disguised as a high-profile heir to the Camorra family. However, he is shocked to encounter Dawson Ciriaco, the man he thought he killed three years ago during a botched undercover mission. As the two navigate their dangerous game of trust, betrayal, and unresolved emotions, they uncover a vast conspiracy within the mafia, leading Aaron to choose between loyalty to his mission and his feelings for Dawson. In this high-stakes crime thriller, love and revenge collide as secrets from the past threaten their lives and the stability of the mafia empire .
Forced to Love the Ruthless CEO
To cover the medical expenses for her mother's surgery, college student Nina sells her first sexual experience at a hefty price to a stranger named Ian. Shortly after, her mother's condition deteriorates, and she urgently needs an artificial kidney transplant. Evan, a suitor of Nina's, takes her to seek help from his uncle. Nina is shocked to discover that the uncle is none other than Ian, the man from that fateful night. In a panic, she attempts to run away, but Evan drags her back to Ian, revealing that only Ian's research conglomerate has the artificial kidney her mother needs. Biting back her pride, Nina pleads for Ian's assistance. However, Ian sets harsh conditions for the deal, determined to pull her back into the madness of that night...
When Love Finally Found Me
While Ruby was in school, she was forced by her mother—who ran a bar—to work part-time. She served as a bartender at the family-operated bar, earning tips to supplement the family income. One night, her mother pressured her into drinking with customers; afterward, she was drugged by a hooligan who then followed her. Fortunately, Brian Sage, the heir to the Sage family, came to her rescue just in time. The two had a one-night stand, and after Ruby unexpectedly became pregnant, Brian took her back to his home. As time went by, their bond gradually deepened, and they slowly fell in love. Meanwhile, they jointly uncovered the mystery of Ruby's lineage.
Married to My Professor
One night. One mistake. Mia never expected to wake up next to her cold, by-the-book university professor, let alone end up pregnant. Just when she's on the verge of breaking down, Professor Carter stuns her with a proposal. Next thing she knows, they're living under one roof as husband and wife.
My Mafia Life From Maid to Bride
Rosa, a lowly maid in a mafia family, suffers constant mistreatment—especially from Max, the heir, who always punishes her for no reason. Everything changes when Rosa learns she's the heiress of a rival gang, and Max is the one who killed her mother. She returns home, ready for revenge.
The Wife who Sees
After years of blindness, Irene Sandford unexpectedly regains her sight. Excited, she rushes to share the news with her husband, only to be shocked by the sight of him and the maid getting intimate in the living room. It turns out they've been carrying on their affair right under her nose for quite some time.
Married a Gardener, Got a Prince
To escape royal pressure to marry, Prince Philip of Lavinia flees to the U.S., posing as a palace gardener. There he meets Anna, a woman betrayed by her boyfriend. They enter a flash marriage and join forces to defeat her scheming stepfamily. When Philip reveals his true identity, love wins—royal approval included.
Moonlight Secrets
Young master Julian Grant falls for Lily Summers, even though she's already married. He fights for her, determined to win her heart. But Ms. Summers is no pushover! She keeps saying no and he can only hold himself back! Will they find their happily ever after?
Shopping at Alien Supermarket
After receiving a call saying his father is dying, Neil rides an electric bike to the hospital, only to be hit by a car. His blood flows into his watch; his soul enters Alien Supermarket, where he finds Rehab Capsule that can heal any injury. He buys it. At the same time his money is gone!
Yankang Reformation—The Herdboy's Tale
The Great Ruins—a land forsaken by gods. Yet Qin Mu exists, an anomaly raised by the crippled elders of the village. Hunted by the Lijiang Sect, through magical chants, he forges an unrivaled Tyrant Body. Now, he will challenge the divine order and make mankind see the truth: that even the abandoned can rise to rewrite destiny.
Pregnant By The Luxury Empire Heir
After a one-night stand with Bryan, the powerful CEO of a luxury group, boutique clerk Sofia discovers she's pregnant. Bullied at work and exploited by her family, she struggles alone—until Bryan steps in to protect her. Drawn to Sofia's strength, he eventually proposes, and the two build a future together.
From Trash Dad to Treasure
Princess Lexi woke up in the modern world as a starving girl who had been swapped at birth, unloved, and left to die. Furious, she left behind the man who had never cared for her and made the town's biggest loser her new dad. She was ready to turn trash into treasure.
His Ultimate Favor Is Me
After losing her family and being kicked out of the James Family, Bella James finds herself with nowhere to turn and ends up living in Master Miles' home. To her surprise, four years later, she becomes the apple of his eye and his beloved treasure. After countless misadventures, Master Miles only has one thing to say, "As long as Bella is happy."
Love in Twilight
Eleanor unexpectedly gets pregnant after an encounter with Philip. They conceal their marriage at the company, yet misunderstandings multiply. She gradually discovers his love and care, letting her guard down. Helping each other through turmoil, they resolve conflicts and embrace newfound happiness, embarking on a new journey.
The Divorce Attorney's Secret Affair
Aria, a divorce lawyer, is betrayed by her husband Leon and Bianca, who also covets her property. When client George hires her to investigate Bianca's affair, complex entanglements arise between them. George sets traps to counterattack, and Aria discovers his obsession stems from a childhood bond. Finally breaking free from marriage, she chooses to face the future with George, exploring human redemption under betrayal and self-reconstruction.
Gamble King at the Minute
Wade’s daughter needs a fortune to survive, but he loses it all to a scam. He suddenly gains the power to stop time for 60 seconds and gets the money back, but also runs into a casino war. He fights with gambling, breaks the criminal group, saves his daughter and renews his life with love and family.
Moonlit Entanglement
Drugged by scheming classmates, Sophie awakens entangled with Samuel, her bestie's enigmatic uncle. Though she flees, determined to erase the night, his obsession only deepens. When a rival emerges, he abandons restraint, launching a relentless pursuit, and Sophie gradually falls for him.
Revenge of XXL Wife
Weighing 250 pounds, housewife Maddy's dumped after catching her husband Luke cheating with Olivia. Determined to reclaim her life, she transforms into a stunning new woman. With the help of Felix, her billionaire childhood friend and longtime admirer, Maddy launches the ultimate revenge against Luke, Olivia, and Luke's mother.
Ignited By My Bestie's Son
After her husband’s very public affair, gallery owner Joanne Freeman slips into a passionate connection with Alan, a magnetic young man who becomes her escape. But their bond ignites chaos when Joanne discovers Alan is secretly Al Skycrest—the powerful artist whose exhibition can make or break her career, and a key figure in her husband’s downfall. As scandals erupt and whispers of a “younger lover” threaten her reputation, the truth hits hardest of all: Alan is the son of Joanne’s best friend, Lily. Now Joanne must decide whether this forbidden relationship is worth the cost.
Tears After 'I Do'
Jesse was forced by his mother to marry Audrey and then fled abroad. After five years of success, Jesse returned to his country and accidentally met and fell in love with the designer Audrey while financing the HyperMode Designs, but he never knew that Audrey was his own wife. They developed a fondness for each other and sensed that the other might be the partner they had never met, but each time they were about to recognize each other, they found that it was not the case.
Callboy Punishes Me After Sunrise
After being betrayed by her playboy husband, Maria seeks revenge by keeping a handsome sugar baby named Griffin. But three years later, just as her husband returns and she’s ready to end the affair, Maria discovers Griffin is actually a powerful and mysterious figure. As their roles reverse, Maria tries to run—but Griffin won’t let go. Their love becomes a storm-tossed boat, drifting between desire and danger.
Catch Me If You Can
When her friend's job is on the line, ordinary employee Nora dons a disguise as a man to pose as billionaire Charles' date. Amidst the chaos of fake dates, office intrigue, and a web of misunderstandings, an unexpected romance blossoms. But when feelings get real, can love really cross the class divide?
Good Girl Turned Bad
After witnessing her boyfriend Daniel’s betrayal on her birthday, good girl Katelyn decides to take revenge by entering a fake relationship contract with campus heartthrob Xavier to win a couples contest prize for her family’s debts. As they pretend to be a couple in public, real feelings develop—especially when Xavier, who has secretly loved her since she helped him years ago, supports her behind the scenes. Through contract leaks, rivals’ schemes, and emotional confrontations, Katelyn discovers Xavier’s true identity and their past connection, leading them to tear up the contract and become a real couple.
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.
Falling for You
Who would have thought that the free-spirited Zoe Sherman would challenge school heartthrob Felix Lutton on day one? Known as the untouchable crush of countless girls, Felix surprisingly doesn’t get angry at Zoe’s bold teasing. Instead, he follows her every word, leaving everyone in shock.
Make-up Sex
"The heir of the Wright family, whose sexual function was impaired in a car accident, was giving up. Then he ran into Lily, his teenage crush and a rehab therapist. Through her kindness and expertise, he regained both inner strength and physical health, and reclaimed his lost love."
From Lost Heiress to Mafia Queen
On her birthday, Emma was imprisoned by her adoptive parents and bled like livestock—only to discover she had been raised as a living blood bank. When the couple escalated to selling her organs, she fled. She was saved by Lucien, the mafia don who had come to dismantle the trafficking ring, but, mistaking his lethal justice for murder, she ran again. Cornered by her foster parents a second time, she was rescued by an elderly London earl—London’s richest—who revealed she was his long-lost granddaughter. Overnight, Emma became the crown jewel of British high society.
My Light Within the Dark
After saving an old lady, Lila Monroe was left blind—but also a million-dollar surgery fund. However, before she could use it, her mother stole the money and tried to force her into a loveless marriage. On the run, Lila was rescued by the old lady's grandson, Eagon Clark, a billionaire heir with looks to kill...
Woke Up Married to My Crush
After a devastating accident, Alice wakes up to a life she doesn't recognize - a ruthless billionaire husband, a marriage filled with distrust, and a rival who wants her gone. Stripped of her past but armed with newfound courage, she must untangle the truths and reclaim the fragments of what once were hers.
Find Love in the Stone Age
Lilah, a modern botanist, wakes up in the Stone Age and nearly becomes a tiger's food! Luckily, Derek, the fierce chief of Oracle Clan, saved her and claimed her as his woman. She’s pampered, protected, and ready to build a thriving tribe with her wild mate… until danger stirs beyond the jungle.
Gentle Whispers of Fate
Ruby is a sweet college girl with a great personality, but she's really self-conscious about a birthmark on her face. While juggling her studies, her family pushes her to get a job. During work, she finds herself in danger and meets her destined person: the heir of the Sage family. After a passionate encounter, Ruby unexpectedly becomes pregnant! Once taken to the Sage family, an astonishing mystery quickly unfolds...
Married to My Alpha Husband by Contract
After being betrayed by her fiancé and best friend on her wedding day, Catherine’s world shatters—until she enters a contract marriage with Matthew, the cold and powerful Alpha of a dominant werewolf clan. What starts as a calculated alliance slowly softens as her hidden Luna identity awakens and a prophecy reveals they are destined mates. Even more shocking—Matthew has secretly loved her for years. But with admirers circling and danger mounting, can Catherine and Matthew truly find their way to each other?
Favored vs. Fake
During her quest to find her biological father, Taylor uncovers a conspiracy: impostor heiress Janice manipulates dark talismans to fake jewelry appraisal expertise, deceiving their family. Armed with wisdom and courage, Taylor races to expose the fraud and shield her loved ones from harm.
Destitute Husband's CEO Identity Exposed
The billionaire heiress of a fortune worth hundreds of billions, in order to escape her father's arranged marriage, flew herself to work every day in her own helicopter. Once there, she donned a stylish delivery uniform, put on a safety helmet, and hopped on a cute electric scooter to complete her delivery job. A month had passed, however, and not only had she not made a penny, but she had spent a good deal of her own money!
Fool's Ascent
Despite her simple-mindedness, Yara had exceptional talent. After becoming a master of swordsmanship and overcoming bullying and repression from all sides, Yara turned the tide in despair, helped her family, the Nyes, rise once again, and used her blade to rule the world.
Ladies Love a Cashback King
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.
Mr. Lee, You've Got the Wrong Lady
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.
Love in Full Bloom
A young romance turned tragic when Alex was diagnosed with brain cancer. To save him, Evelyn left alone bearing their child, Mia. Five years on, Lane fell ill and slipped into a vegetative state. Mia plays violin on the streets. Now the richest man in Capital City, Alex comes home to look for Evelyn and they finally meet again.
Laborer to the Peak
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.
Only Sorry After She Went Viral
Emily Lane, an illegitimate child with a tragic past, was rejected by her father and three brothers. After she became a famous child star, her childhood friend, Henry Grant, took her hand and said, "I'll raise you. We'll be a family." But when Emily prepared to leave, those who once rejected her refused to let her go.
Gambling Queen against Casino
Vivian, a retired Mahjong legend who swore off gambling, is forced back when her son loses everything to the casino Sky Palace. Facing her senior Derek, she engages in a final high-stakes duel, exposing his crimes and proving the truth that those who gamble for a long time will surely lose.
Reunite With My Long-Lost Children
Cynthia has spent the past 18 years looking for her three children who were forcibly taken away by the loan shark. The three rich Larson siblings, who have been looking for their mother, learn that she is in Zachman Village. They request James, the chief of the village, conduct paternity tests for all mothers in the village. Cynthia's namesake, who is also James' mistress, uses the fake paternity test report to take her place as their mother.
The Beggar and the Empress
Tristan Windsor, the crown prince, becomes a beggar while fleeing pursuers. As a beggar, he catches the bouquet thrown by Yasmine Lennox, unknowingly the empress, which drags him into a conflict among clans, factions, and sects. As he fights to reclaim his throne, Tristan regains his strength and rightful place, ultimately joining the empress in a lifelong bond.