Love's Paradox

Collection time： 2024-10-21

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Bitter Love
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Due to construction issues, the Gray family owes Reid Corp a huge debt. To clear it for her father, Ella Gray must stay by Ethan Reid’s side. After learning that Ella is the Grays’ adopted daughter and that her fiancé has been taken by her sister, Ethan sees her as a pawn against the Halls and the Reids. He mistreats and humiliates her, not realizing that he’s slowly falling in love with her.

Episodes

Ep. 1
Ella is forced to stay by Ethan's side due to her family's debt. Ethan mistreats her, seeing her as a pawn against his enemies. However, their interactions reveal a complex dynamic. Ella tries on a wedding dress, and Ethan comments that it looks good, but implies it's not for her. He says she's only helping his fiancé try it on. Ella feels used, saying she's been with him for three years just for money. Ethan orders her to take off the dress, calling it her "伴娘服" (maid of honor dress). The tension between them is palpable, with Ella feeling trapped and Ethan struggling with his emotions.
Ep. 2
Ella's sister is engaged to Ethan's brother, but she has feelings for another man. Ella is forced to accompany Ethan to a party, where she wears a new gold outfit and attracts attention. Meanwhile, Ethan's fiancée, Cloud, is mentioned, and it's revealed that she resembles Ella's sister, Jo. The conversation turns to the debt owed by Ella's family, with Ethan warning her that if his brother doesn't want her, he'll take care of the debt himself. The scene ends with a tense atmosphere between Ella and Ethan, as they navigate their complicated relationships and obligations.
Ep. 3
Ella is tasked with designing a wedding house for Ethan's fiancée and her sister. The project comes with a substantial award of $300,000, which could help cover her family's medical expenses. However, the conversation takes a turn as Ella's sister insults her, calling her shameless for doing anything for money. Ella retorts, acknowledging her actions but questioning why her sister is bothered by her presence. The scene ends with a tense exchange between Ella and her sister, highlighting their complicated relationship.
Ep. 4
Ella is forced to stay by Ethan's side due to her family's debt. Ethan mistreats and humiliates her, seeing her as a pawn against his enemies. In a tense scene, Ella finds a discarded gift from Ethan, a bridesmaid dress, and realizes he plans to give it to another woman, Jo. Ethan demands Ella try on the dress, but she refuses, calling him out for his cruel intentions. The situation escalates, with Ethan's true feelings for Ella beginning to surface amidst their heated exchange. As the argument reaches a boiling point, Ella's emotions are pushed to the limit, revealing the deep-seated resentment and hurt beneath her tough exterior.
Ep. 5
Ethan Reid orders Ella to design their marital home and then leave him alone. However, Ella is distracted by the sight of her brother being led into a room by Jo Jin. When questioned about it, Ella claims Jo Jin's actions are none of her concern. As the scene unfolds, Ethan's demeanor changes, and he starts to show a softer side towards Ella, hinting at his growing feelings for her. Meanwhile, someone refers to Ella as "Ye Qián Chén's woman," suggesting a complicated web of relationships. The conversation takes a darker turn when a character warns Ella that Ye Qián Chén is unlikely to come to her rescue, implying that he may have been involved in her current predicament.