The celibate CEO Alex, born with a pure-yang constitution, cannot live past New Year's Eve. He finds by chance that Luna, the only woman with a pure-yin constitution, can cure him, so he marries her to survive, gradually falling for her. On hearing that Luna's life will be in peril after saving him, Alex is put in a dilemma.
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.
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.
On Selene and Ryan's wedding anniversary, Selene's half-sister, Isla, crashes the party, demanding Selene give back her fiance. Right in front of everyone, she shoves Selene to the ground—causing her miscarriage. Without looking back, Ryan picks up Isla and walks away. Selene finally sees the truth and decides to get a divorce.
Megan worked multiple jobs to afford her grandmother's medical expenses. One day, she was asked to help disrupt a matchmaking event, where she encountered a man named Alex. Determined to break free from his controlling uncle's influence over his marriage, Alex chose to enter into a flash marriage with Megan, and the two became contractually bound as husband and wife.
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.
After six years of marriage, Shirley had become little more than a caretaker to Joshua, pouring herself into their relationship while losing her own identity. When Mia returned, Joshua even considered casting Shirley aside, prompting her to finally choose divorce. When they crossed paths again, Shirley had transformed into a confident, powerful woman, effortlessly commanding the negotiation table. Meanwhile, Joshua, the CEO of Ford Group, no longer seemed worthy of standing by her side.
Sylvia believed Jason was different from the so-called high society crowd—until he shattered her world for a college girl. Broken and betrayed, she turned away, only for Jason to wake too late, realizing Sylvia was the one he truly loved. But the damage was done: she left for Nathon, and Jason lost everything.
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.
In exchange for Lena's father's life-saving favor, Zane was forced to wed her. After Zane's first love, Sia, returned, Lena's heart began to ache and she decided to get a divorce. Amidst all of this, Lena realized the reality of her father's death and chose to live only for herself.
After a one-night accident, Jayde Simpson found herself pregnant with CEO Kevan Green’s child—only to have the baby taken at birth. Years later, she got a cleaner job in Green Group to find her son. On day one, she meets her child… and gets chosen by Kevan’s mother to be future Mrs. Green. From there, her rise begins!
Orphans Sandy and Lulu impersonate the Pierce boys' muses to marry up, and Sandy marries the heir, Jayden Pierce. When the real muses return, Sandy and Lulu's escape plan fails with their disguise shed. Unexpectedly, Jayden falls for Sandy, and he turns out to be her high school crush. A fight for love begins amid conspiracies.
After five years of unrequited love, Edward was dismissed as a "pathetic loser". But when he saved the mysterious Grace, a hidden heiress, everything changed. Just as he moved on, Sherry, who once rejected him, came crawling back. Grace smirked. "Think you are really the campus belle? Touch my man, and you’ll be sorry…"
Scarlett Windsor, heiress of the Windsor Group, is betrayed by her sister and fiancé—left for dead, her memory shattered, and her spirit broken. By chance, she is rescued by Shane Fontaine. After an attack jolts her back to reality, she regains her strength and sharpens her mind. Now, she is ready for vengeance.
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.
Seven years ago, Celia accidentally spent a night with the powerful CEO Henry, resulting in twin boys. One was stolen, leaving her with only little Lucas. Now back in town, in search of her lost son, she crosses paths with Henry again. Sparks fly, secrets unravel, and a family torn apart finds its way back together.
Moira Lance's parents were killed when she was six, leaving her in an orphanage. It was later revealed that her parents' death was linked to the Tobins, and she eventually married Roger Tobin. Their love story is filled with misunderstandings and obstacles, but they eventually found their way to each other.
Helen Stone always loved Abner Frank, her fiance. But on the eve of her wedding, Lily Lane forced her to betray Abner. After Helen left Abner, she found that she had cancer and passed away. During the celebration for Abner’s success, Dawn York, Helen’s best friend, exposed Lily, causing Abner to regret his actions.
Gregory was imprisoned because his wife and daughter framed him for theft, and they even caused his mother’s death for his stepbrother. Heartbroken, he got a divorce and rebuilt his life as a chief engineer, winning Sabrina’s heart. Crowned with success, he stormed back to drag all conspirators to justice.
Chu Yueli and Lu Fengjin grew up inseparable. She schemed ruthlessly to crown him Dongling's War God—until a village girl stole his heart. "I'm tired of perfection," he sighed. That night, Yueli burned their betrothal. "You were nothing before me," she smiled. "Watch you become nothing again."
A year ago, Wendy swapped identities with her twin sister to marry into the Knights, covering her dad's medical bills, and played her role flawlessly. When her sister returned, demanding to switch back, Wendy stepped aside, heartbroken. The usually cold, indifferent husband noticed the change and went wild trying to find Wendy.
After a passionate night, Shana Ives got pregnant and decided to secretly raise Jason Lucas' son, Bub, alone. Six years later, Shana was forced to work at his corporate empire, their explosive chemistry reignited—until Bub's paternity test shocked high society, and Shana got pregnant again.
Lila loved Ethan until discovering his secret marriage to Sophie. After she left heartbroken, Ethan sought her forgiveness—only to learn she'd died in a crash the night he betrayed her. Reborn, Lila traded her shattered heart for a cold, new life.
At her daughter's one-month celebration, Hannah uncovers her husband Alex's affair with her best friend Cindy and learns that Cindy caused her real daughter's death. Years of secret plotting lead Hannah to raise her enemies’ daughter. When the moment comes, she exposes them, reclaims everything, and makes them pay.
Sienna Yarrow was cheated by her scumbag ex and even insulted by her ex's new flame. In an attempt to salvage her pride, she rented a shockingly handsome stranger, only to discover he was Timothy Sheffield, CEO of the Sheffield Group. Now, her rental fee has somehow turned into a marriage contract.
Yvonne West and Archie Sheldon share a passionate love, but torn apart by fate. Years later, Yvonne is dating Sheldon's best friend, Zane Fisher, until Sheldon returns, entangling them in a storm of desire, loyalty, and buried feelings. As Yvonne fights to save her father, Sheldon bends the rules to lift her up, forcing all three to confront their pasts and emerge transformed.
Linda Lincoln and Thomas Taylor fall in love in college, but a misunderstanding leads to their breakup after her father's suicide. Eight years later, as CEO of Nelson Group, Thomas reunites with struggling Linda through work and wins her back with his unwavering love.
Lillian’s life changes when her billionaire birth parents take her home. But their adopted daughter, Viola, frames her for pushing her fiancé’s sister down the stairs—leaving the girl in a coma. Framed by forged evidence, Lillian is sent to prison for five years. Now released, she's set to make the family that betrayed her pay.
When Nina's stepfather Weston dies, his adoptive family the Farrells threaten eviction. Forced into their estate, she battles Dustin—Weston's own foster brother—until a nightclub rescue forces them to confront their forbidden attraction, blurring the lines between family and passion.
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.
Revian Sach merupakan Dewa Surgawi yang akan mencapai tahap akhir pencapaiannya. Untuk membalas budi bibinya di masa lalu, dia memilih untuk kembali ke dunia manusia. Di sana dia bertemu dengan Maudy Rusli yang merupakan perempuan terhebat. Setelah melewati serangkaian peristiwa, Maudy jatuh hati dengan Revian. Semua bahan herbal yang dibutuhkan oleh lelaki itu makin terkumpul dan Revia akan segera mencapai tahap dewa. Namun, apa yang akan terjadi dengan hubungan mereka berdua?
Jude has always shunned women—until his grandmother finds Riley. When the Lin family faces ruin, Riley is drugged by her own father and sold to the Blake matriarch. Drawn by Riley’s intoxicating allure yet unwilling to be reduced to a mere breeding tool, Jude finds himself torn between defiance and pity for the fragile girl forced into his world. Then the story begins...
Lillian, a wealthy heiress,hid her status to marry Aaron, a poor boxer still in love with his ex. She sacrificed everything for his career, but when he became champion, his ex returned. Heartbroken, Lillian left—only to discover Julian, her childhood friend, had loved her all along.
Dr. Ella, whose power levels are off the charts, accidentally time-traveled and became the foolish lady of the Marshal's residence. While keeping her intelligence under wraps, she seeks revenge for the female lead, teaching those with malicious intentions towards her a lesson. As she spends more time with him, she slowly realizes that this Marshal is a lot more entertaining than she initially thought!
Flora Logan, Crimson Phoenix leader, learns she’s the Logans’ lost heir. Posing as a slum girl, she exposes granduncle Sawyer’s Black Dragon Syndicate plot with stepsister Rena and Ward (Night Owl’s mastermind). Securing family support, she thwarts the conspiracy, embracing her dual role as heiress and assassin queen.
What do you want the most? Orchid, a mom, says, "I want my child to be happy." When she left her hometown with great expectations and was about to meet her beloved grandson, she got the cold shoulder from her son, how would she deal with it? After being disappointed for many times, will she change her answer?
Elizabeth disguises herself as a sex worker to deal with a date with a notorious chauvinist pig, set up by her evil stepsister. But she accidentally sits at the wrong table, leading to her chance meeting with the richest billionaire in town. Even more to her surprise, he proposes to buy her... "special services"?
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.
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.
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.
Minn Corp CEO Yo Minn witnessed firsthand the severe bullying that left her twin sister Laura Minn to her miserable fate on the school hill. Determined to take action for her sister, Yo Minn decides to wear Laura's school uniform and launch a brilliant counterattack! During her time assuming her sister's identity, she not only meticulously plans to punish the bullies who harmed Laura but also helps her sister achieve her dream of becoming the final apprentice of world-renowned designer Renee Tai. "I promise you, I will definitely help you. Don't be afraid, my little sister..."
A Father and a Son. One built a billion-dollar company at a young age, the other is a laid-back security guard. The son is ambitious and bets big on new energy, while the father warns him not to be so reckless. The son doesn't understand: Why his dad doesn't care about cars or villas and doesn't know how to enjoy life! The father is puzzled: Why does his son work day and night for money? When will it ever end? Finally, the business world turns, and the son's company collapses in an instant. Just when things seem hopeless, the father steps in and turns the tide! The son is shocked, "Are you the richest?" The father scoffs, "I am your dad!"
1) Becca's summer fling with Tally's father James takes an unexpected turn, entangling her in a whirlwind of forbidden passion. As she navigates the line between desire and deceit, will her secrets unravel everything she holds dear? 2) Becca enjoys a hot Miami summer with her best friend Tally when Tally's dad James joins them. James and Becca give in to their desire for each other. However, Becca's decision to take her best friend's dad as her lover has dangerous consequences. 3) Becca needed the break after a rough year attending Yale and a break-up with her boyfriend. She didn’t expect for her summer of fun to include sleeping with James, the Italian Stallion–her best friend's father. Knowing it’s wrong, she allows James to pull her into a vortex of pleasure that has her breaching the surface of reality and grasping for survival. Can Becca endure this pleasure without Tally finding out? Or will her secrets cause her world to crash around her?
Echo was forced by her adoptive parents to marry Nikola, the founder of the Venture Group, as she was merely a "blood bag" for her sister's transfusions, and Nikola was already a "old man." After the marriage, Echo was shocked to find that Nikola was actually young and kind, with the sole exception of not allowing her to touch the coffin placed in his bedroom. A bloodstain on Echo's body awakened Nikola's identity as a vampire, which would also draw Echo into a whirlpool of deep passion and danger...
Lizzie hires Jack, whom she believes is a waiter, to pose as her boyfriend at her ex-fiancé's engagement party. But when Jack proposes in front of her entire family, she's forced to say yes. What Lizzie doesn't know: Jack is actually the heir to a hotel empire, searching for someone who loves him for who he is.
The middle-aged David Pearson was an ordinary cleaner on the surface, but in fact, he's the owner the largest company in Shina. An occasional heroic act made him meet his daughter's best friend Stella Green, and together, they saved a young girl from a hooligan. A love story between the two hence started from there.
In her last life, Lilah was deceived by Kade and lost everything. Given a second chance in life, she sheds her past as a doormat. Now, she becomes stronger, crushing his fragile ego and exacting her revenge. And fate's gifts arrive unheralded.
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.
To repay Edward Foster's kindness, Stella Shaw marries Charles Foster. Though initially hostile, Charles is eventually moved by her kindness. As she cares for him after an injury, love grows. Framed by Irene Cole, the truth behind a past accident emerges, but Charles saves her. In the end, the two marry in the mountains.
Never in a million years could Susan imagine waking up as the daughter of a heroine doomed to suffer in a tragic romance novel—but she did. She decided to help her “mother”, Emily, who awakened, defied her predetermined fate, and rallied her family to rewrite their story.
After confessing her love to Lucas, Nina got fired on the spot. That same night, she ended up in his bed. She tried to sneak away, only to get dragged back and forced to become his wife. While Lucas was on a business trip, Nina partied hard every night, until he came home early and caught her at a hotel.
While Franco Chilton's mother was in the hospital bed waiting for surgery, his wife Janet White was having an affair with Kevin Jones and refused to pay for his mother's medical expenses.When Franco returned home, he happened to catch Janet and Kevin having sex and had a fight with them. Franco was knocked unconscious by Janet and Kevin. In his dream, he seemed to have returned to his home in 1998.After learning that he had been reborn, Franco no longer wanted to marry Janet, who only loved money. Thinking that he wanted to marry a vicious woman and tried every means to force his father in his previous life, Franco could not help but slap himself twice. In this life, Franco swore to be something and make a lot of money to let his family live a happy life.
Molly, a college student, meets Jason by chance and gets pregnant. As they fall in love at work, he saves her from a forced marriage and marries her. When Jasmine tries to stir up trouble, her schemes reveal Molly as the true Shaw heiress. With family support, Molly and Jason overcome challenges and find happiness.
Betrayed by her family, disguised Maisie reveals herself as the shadow market's leader. She crashes a society event, humiliates her ex and his mistress, and crushes their empire. Now, with tycoon Ryan and her son, she builds her own trillion-dollar empire and makes her enemies kneel.
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...
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.
May lost an eye for her own son. To save Ben, she became completely blind. Her own son was abducted by human traffickers. The little boy she saved became an unfilial son-in-law. Twenty years later, May saved President Charlie, but she didn't know that President Charlie was actually her own son Tim.
After having a spiked drink, Lucien Roberts spent the night with Cecelia Payne. Assuming Cecelia was behind it, he had been cold to her after he married her at his grandpa's request. Five years later, Cecelia voluntarily divorced Lucien. Only then did he realize how wrong he was about her and how much she had done for him.
Wilda Haley was totally embarrassed when her fiancé left her at the altar for his ex. Enraged, she had a one-night stand with Alvin Morton, a hottie she met at the bar. Later, Alvin came to her rescue when she was in danger. Assuming he was poor, she ended up as his sugar mommy, having no idea that he was actually a big cheese.
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.
Sheryl Linton, a deadly assassin in the underworld, finds out she has a family and three doting brothers. To avoid scaring them off, she acts totally sweet at home. But Yosef Johnson discovers her secret, and things start to get complicated, and maybe a little romantic.
Pregnant with Dylan's babies, Susan left Liyson After a heartbreaking split. Four years later, she returns—not broken, but unstoppable. As rivals scheme, she rises, while Dylan drowns in regret. Will truth mend the past? A gripping tale of revenge, redemption, and second chances unfolds.
Ethan Reed seeks help from the legendary chef to cure his eating disorder. Meanwhile, Lucy, a young apprentice chef, descends the mountain with a family heirloom and a rare medicinal pill. By chance, she saves a wealthy lady, who then takes her in. As Lucy strives to complete her mission, unexpected twists and challenges arise.
Born in a family where her parents only loved her brother, Brocome worked very hard to make herself a president. Having left home for years, she decided to go back to help her family and villagers live a better life. However, her family were as greedy as before.After they knew she owned a company, they asked her for money. At last, she gave up the idea of helping them.Key words: girl power, fate changing, twists, drama
In the 1970s famine years, little Benny gets found in the mountains by Olive, the village jinx. She raises him on her own and meets Ethan, a sickly but kind man. Through hardship, the three of them grow into a family, the curse fades, and Benny’s luck helps them rise to become the richest in the county.
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.
Debra had been like a cherished canary in Ethan’s gilded cage. Just as she was about to give birth, Ethan was framed and disappeared. Five years later, she returned with their daughter and found him fallen. The reunited family fought back and uncovered the truth.
Alex Lopez, biological son of the Lopez family, yet raised in an orphanage. Four years ago, he was recognized by his family, but his place had already been taken by Ben Lopez, the adopted son who has usurped his position. His parents and three sisters all prefer Ben, this hypocrite. Neglected, Alex decides to cut ties. Accidentally time-travels to high school, starts a business. However, at this point, his sisters finally learn the truth and feel regret...
The self-made young entrepreneur Brown Lee bumped into his father James Lee, who works as a security guard, in a top banquet hall. People all thought that the organizer didn't drive James out on account of Brown, even though James's behaviors embarrassed Brown over and over again. However, little did everybody know that the seemingly untidy man, who completely ignored the etiquette of upper-class society, was actually a business tycoon who had retired from the field.
Erin Green spent three years betting that Ralph Clark would fall in love with her. For this love, she endured the harm of those around her and Ralph's favoritism towards Mandy Green. However, she lost, and the loss was tragic. After being reborn from the ashes, she returned again in the name of Chloe Cyrus!
Heiress Sara Lane is suffering from poison when a mysterious beggar, Mark Luvane, steps in with a miraculous cure. Though everyone doubts his skills, he turns out to be the legendary War God and Healer Sage—and Sara is his reincarnated true love. Eventually, Mark silences the doubters, defeats his enemies, and wins Sara's heart.
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.
Funded by the Shen family, Lucas Carter harbored a decade-long secret love for the emotionally distant Sophia Shen. Despite four years of effort while living with them during university, he failed to thaw her heart. Unaware that Lucas had resolved to leave, Sophia remained oblivious to his feelings and his departure plans.
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.
He takes his sister-in-law to the army base, leaving me and our kids to starve in the countryside. He sends me love letters every month, giving all his money to her. She eats meatloaf in his mansion, while my kids die of hunger. Now I’m back from the dead. This time, I’ll ruin them all.
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.
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.
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.
Mae Quinn and Camryn Lane met online as teenagers, and Camryn fell in love with Mae's voice. They later got married, but Mae's identity was stolen by Yara Jarvis, who framed her. As a result, Camryn filed for divorce. Distraught, Mae got into a car accident. After recovering, she appeared at the divorce proceedings with a new look and exposed Yara's deceit.
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.
After ten years of fighting on the battlefield with his dog, Howler, Wilson Lock became Supreme Lord and returned home in glory. However, he discovered that his wife, Melanie Zimmer, betrayed him by having an affair with the village chief and cruelly mistreated Wilson's parents. Melanie further accused Wilson of desertion and put his parents on public trial. At the most critical moment, Wilson returned.