Xia Anran marries into the Gu family to replace the eldest daughter of the Liu family. Two years ago, Gu Xizhou, the Gu family's heir, became a vegetable after a car accident. His mother, touched by Xia Anran's quiet dedication in caring for him, grows very fond of her. Xia Anran's plan is simple: care for her comatose husband, live as a devoted wife, and perhaps one day inherit his fortune when he passes. However, everything changes when she enters his room one day to find the bed empty. Believing he's died, she breaks down in front of his mother—only for Gu Xizhou to suddenly appear behind her, marking a new chapter in their marriage.
To cover her critically ill father's hospital bills, Evelyn Davis reluctantly married Mateo Sheen in her sister's stead. Rumor had it that he was visually impaired and eccentric. At first, they hated each other's guts. Yet gradually, Evelyn fell prey to his charm, and Mateo restored his sight thanks to her love and care.
The legendary Miss Scott is reborn as Isabella, the adopted daughter of the Scott family. Forced to marry Noah Wright in place of their biological daughter, she's no longer a simple country girl—she's now a master fighter, medical prodigy, elite hacker, violin virtuoso, and more.
To save her imprisoned brother, orphaned Serena is forced to marry the infamous libertine, young master Vincent of the Owens family, in place of her unrelated sister. On the day of their wedding, Vincent is surprised to discover that Serena is his long-lost first love! However, she seemed not to recognize him. With secrets held close, they cautiously reignite this intricately entangled love affair...
심씨 집안의 사위를 고르는 날, 여주 심운경은 모용언과 결혼하게 되어 수년 후 고명 부인으로 책봉된다. 동생 심운교는 거지에게 시집가게 되지만, 도망쳐 온갖 고생을 한다. 심운경이 잘 사는 것을 질투한 심운교는 심운경이 고명 부인으로 책봉되는 날 찾아가 심운경을 죽이고, 둘이 함께 3년 전 신랑을 고르던 날로 회귀한다. 회귀한 심운교는 모용언을 낚아채고, 이번엔 심운경이 거지와 결혼하게 된다. 하지만 거지는 뜻밖의 진짜 신분을 숨기고 있었는데.... 과연 그들의 새로운 선택은 전화위복일까, 패가망신일까?
To save her imprisoned brother, orphaned Serena is forced to marry the infamous libertine, young master Vincent of the Owens family, in place of her unrelated sister. On the day of their wedding, Vincent is surprised to discover that Serena is his long-lost first love! However, she seemed not to recognize him. With secrets held close, they cautiously reignite this intricately entangled love affair.
입양아로 들어온 후, 세 오빠의 사랑을 독차지하며 행복한 나날을 보내던 육명월의 삶은 친딸 육성신이 집으로 돌아오면서 송두리째 무너진다.끝없는 오해와 상처로 마음이 점점 무너진 명월은 결국 큰오빠의 연구 실험인 '명월 수면 프로젝트'의 피실험자가 되기를 자청한다. 30년의 잠으로 양육의 은혜를 갚고, 시력을 잃은 둘째 오빠에겐 자신의 각막을 기꺼이 내어주며 조용히 세상에서 사라진 명월. 하지만 그녀가 떠난 후에야 진실을 깨달은 가족들은 그제야 후회한다. 그리고 30년 후, 실험은 성공하고 명월은 모든 기억을 잃은 채 다시 눈을 뜨는데...
Born a twin, Olivia Parker was abandoned due to superstition but secretly raised. Years later, she’s forced to marry in place of her infertile sister, Fiona Collins—who bullies her and causes her foster father's death. Pregnant and seeking revenge, Olivia takes her place, and Fiona is silenced.
Charlotte Grant, the heiress of Chanelle, grew up spoiled by her three brothers. She hides her identity for three years to support her boyfriend Jason, only to witness his betrayal with the help of Edward Hawthorne. She plans to take revenge on the wedding day, yet to her surprise, Edward seizes the moment to steal her away.
우리 딸이 학교에서 괴롭힘을 당하고 있다! 초등학교에 다니는 딸 고시아가 학교에서 괴롭힘을 당하는 걸 알게 된 엄마 간릉미는 딸을 보호하기 위해 나선다. 더욱 놀라운 사실은 딸을 괴롭히는 아이의 엄마가 자꾸만 자신의 남편을 들먹이는 것이 아닌가?! 간릉미는 과연 딸과 가정을 지켜낼 수 있을까?
Gu Yingying, refusing to marry the powerful eunuch Shao Ruo'an, has Gu Zhiyao marry him instead. In the palace, Gu Zhiyao and Shao grow close but face traps from Gu Yingying and Empress Dowager. Gu Zhiyao sacrifices herself to save Shao Ruo'an; he, filled with regret, dies by her tomb.
Drugged, Yolanda took injured Charles's core. Five years later, she mistakenly married him. After defeating resurgent enemies and reclaiming their daughter, her awakening heritage revealed his identity, forcing her to recognize the man from that fateful night.
Driven by the desire to reclaim her mother's keepsake, Qiao Yu pretends to be mentally challenged and returns to a home that's no longer hers. Under the coercion of her stepmother and stepsister, she marries Li Mochen, the eccentric and paraplegic heir to the powerful Li family. After overcoming numerous obstacles and finally securing the keepsake, Qiao Yu seizes an opportunity to flee. But Li Mochen, determined to keep her, intercepts her with a stern warning, "Once you're my woman, you'll never escape this lifetime!"
The unlucky wage slave named Hannah Jones accidentally traveled into a novel and became the vicious substitute villainess who falls for the male lead, Daniel Miller, The villainess tried to frame the male lead's true love, aiming to take her place, but ended up being confined to a mental hospital. But in the end, through Hannah's efforts, she finally changed her tragic fate and won Daniel 's heart.
전설의 요리사 vs 음모로 가득한 미식의 세계! 한 접시의 요리가 뒤바꿀 운명, 그리고 사랑! 진정한 요리의 의미를 찾아 떠나는 감동적인 미식 드라마!
The alpha male CEO is plagued by a mysterious illness that strikes with sudden, debilitating attacks, rendering him unable to breathe or move. One fateful night, amidst a severe episode at a dimly lit bar, a girl, unsteady on her feet due to alcohol, accidentally enters his life, marking their first unexpected encounter. Upon waking up, the CEO notices a remarkable improvement in his condition, realizing that the enigmatic girl had somehow played a part in his recovery. Although he couldn't catch a glimpse of her face, he spots a jade pendant she had inadvertently dropped, and promptly sends his assistant on a quest to find its rightful owner. Elsewhere, the girl arrives home to find her mother standing in the hallway's soft glow, upstairs on the landing.
After years of loving Charles Sinclair unreturned, Vivian agrees to a family alliance, wrongly believing her match is playboy Nicholas Pembroke. Instead, it's powerful Chancellor Edward Pembroke, who shields her through deadly trials. Together they unveil conspiracies, finding trust and lasting love.
Forced into an arranged marriage by her cruel stepmother, Bella flees and shares a passionate night with a stranger. But he’s her husband—who doesn’t remember her. Believing another woman was his mate, he tries to crown her Luna. Now Bella must fight to reclaim her place... and his heart.
Bella Gale was betrayed by a scumbag in her past life and was brutally murdered. After her death, she witnessed her uncle sacrificing himself for her, vowing that if given another chance, she would never let him down again. To her surprise, she was reborn on the very night the scumbag exploited her to steal her uncle's business secrets. As she plotted to eliminate the scumbag, she was unexpectedly confronted by her uncle.
6년 전, 세실리아 톰프슨은 한 번의 사고로 낯선 남자 이선 랜드레스와 하룻밤을 보내게 된다. 그날 이후 그녀에게 예기치 못한 새 생명이 찾아온다. 미래에 대한 불안과 두려움 속에서 세실리아는 진실을 숨기고 학업을 포기한 채 홀로 아르바이트를 하며 아이를 키우기로 결심한다. 누구보다 소중한 아들 테오를 위해, 세실리아는 묵묵히 버텨 온다. 6년 뒤, 테오의 치료비를 감당하기 위해, 세실리아는 랜드레스 그룹에 취업하게 된다. 회사에 입사한 세실리아는 프로스트 가문의 막내딸 줄리아의 따돌림과 직장 내 퍼지는 루머에 시달리게 된다. 그러나 점차 세실리아를 둘러싼 진실이 하나둘 드러난다...
Runaway bride Olivia finds refuge with Edward, a ruthless crime lord from the underworld. One kiss for protection turns into a dangerous obsession. As desire ignites, will love survive the truth, or will promise go unpaid?
Low-born Mia Sherman unexpectedly rises as a marquis' matriarch, tasked with taming two rebellious kids. Her bold methods mold a defiant troublemaker into a scholar-warrior prodigy, astonishing the household. Through trials, she ascends as a formidable leader, proving her wit and courage.
On her wedding day, Wang Xia catches her sister Wang Qiu with her fiancé Yan Hao and learns of her plot to marry rich. Disgusted, Wang Xia marries officer Ji Xuefeng, helping him rise with her mind-reading ability, while building her own fortune. The sisters eventually reconcile.
After being manipulated into marriage and dying by Grace's scheme, Emily rewinds 10 years to her past life. Now, Grace plots again, getting Emily to marry the wealthy Charles. Navigating the complexities of elite society with finesse, Emily crushes every scheme and falls in love with him, and the villains get what they deserve.
Rosa is the maid of the mafia boss Max, suffering constant bullying and longing to break free from his control. When the chance to escape finally comes, it is ruthlessly cut off by Max himself, whose possessiveness toward Rosa grows even stronger. Their twisted love seems to be connected to Rosa's mysterious past, and when the truth is revealed, former lovers turn into mortal enemies. How will they face their fate?
Seventeen years ago, Ashla Becker was thrown into the mountains by her biological father and stepmother, who seized her inheritance. Adopted by seven experts, Ashla returns in a domineering manner seventeen years later—now a master of medicine and a hidden wealthy person. She successfully interrupts the wedding of her fiance and stepsister, becoming a subject of ridicule among the elite. Perry Edgar, unhappy with the arranged marriage, opposes Ashla. However, Ashla fiercely beats up the spoiled rich kid, exposes her stepsister's hypocrisy, and bravely reclaims her inheritance, impressing Perry. Perry proposes a sham marriage, but he unexpectedly falls in love with Ashla after their fake marriage, becoming a protective husband. Their relationship evolves through a series of love, hate, and passion.
Ordinary girl Emma and CEO Ethan's accidental night leads to pregnancy and a contract marriage. As they live together, real feelings emerge. Through betrayals, rivalries, and identity revelations, their bond strengthens. With their child's birth, love is confessed and a happy family begins.
In his past life, Leon, the Cloudcrest's elite heir, loved Nora deeply, but was humiliated by her. Their loveless marriage destroyed his family. Given a second life, he abandons Nora and chooses Kira, the Portcrest's Prophet. What he doesn't know is that they have known each other since childhood.
Poison maiden Mia Parker endured a decade of torture by the Poison King. Rescued by her stepmother and forced into marriage, she becomes the only antidote to National General William Brown. Together, they unite as an unstoppable power couple in the Brown household.
Phoenix was forced to marry Maya under his grandfather’s life-threatening ultimatum. As their marriage unfolded, he found himself irresistibly falling for her. But chaos erupted when her ex reappeared. Amidst passion and determination, Phoenix firmly defended his love. Maya’s pregnancy cemented their hard-won happily-ever-after.
Gu Nian, heiress of Chanel International, grew up adored by three handsome brothers. Three years ago, she hid her identity and supported Yan Junxi for love—only to catch him cheating, thanks to Huo Yuchen's help. On the wedding day, as she plots revenge, Huo Yuchen publicly crashes the ceremony!
After a sudden death, the heroine wakes up in the 1980s as a neglected rural bride in a marriage of convenience. Determined to seize her new life, she follows her army colonel husband, who stands by her through adversity. As affection grows, she finds purpose, launching a clothing business and embracing love and independence.
Wen Lianzhen, the neglected eldest daughter of the Wen family, marries the Marquess's son, Yu Jingzhi, on behalf of her sister. After healing his old ailment, she helps him return to the front lines. Together, they expose the Fifth Prince's conspiracy, protect the country, and find happiness.
Complying with her father, Ann marries Ethan but divorces while pregnant, raising daughter Nora by herself. Six years later, Nora's illness reunites them, mending misunderstandings and rekindling love. Ann's Sherman heiress revelation leads to remarriage and twins, forging familial unity.
Lin Nian saves a black serpent as a child and jokingly promises marriage. Fifteen years later, her CEO boss Gu Zeming is that snake in gorgeous human form. He spoils and protects her secretly. When crisis strikes, he reveals his serpent-god power and they marry.
Forced into marriage, the heroine turns to Alexander Reed, who helps her escape. After saving his grandmother, she asks for money for her sick father, but he misjudges her. Betrayed by her mother and trapped in debt, a scandal with Alexander ruins her. When pregnant, danger grows—until Alexander learns the truth and saves her.
Under her stepmother's pressure, Alicia substitutes her sister to marry a stranger. Disheartened, she finds solace in Lucius's company for a night. Later, at the wedding, she discovers Lucius is the groom, sparking an unexpected love story.
Ellie Ferguson was the estranged daughter of the Ferguson family, abandoned after her mother's death and dismissed as a country bumpkin. With no power or influence, Ellie was forced to marry James Tate, the supposedly vegetative grandson of the prominent Tate family, on behalf of her sister. Under her unassuming exterior, Ellie was actually Ninette Ferguson, a skilled medical practitioner trained by a mysterious healer. She agreed to the marriage, believing James would be inconsequential to her plans, only to realize how wrong she was.
After being reclaimed by her family, Emily Parker is coldly treated, while her fiancé cheats on her with her adopted sister. She allies with powerful heir Daniel Hayes to fight back. As secrets unravel, betrayals mount, and rivals fall, Daniel stands by her. Finally, he puts a ring on her finger.
She showed up ready to celebrate. Instead, she slapped the wrong woman. At a high-society engagement party, the bride-to-be starts a scene—only to find out her so-called "homewrecker" is actually… his mom. Now it's mother vs. fiancée. No one's backing down. One man. Two women. Way too many secrets.
Zoe Boone borrows from loan sharks due to her mother’s illness and seeks help from Alfie Frame. Simultaneously, Alfie, drugged in a setup, forces himself on Zoe. After she becomes pregnant, Alfie keeps her confined in his villa. His fiancee Veda Sutton, driven by jealousy, arranges an accident that sends Zoe into the river. Five years later, Alfie discovers Zoe and their child Julio through work and forces her back as his secretary. After many tribulations, the two finally find happiness together.
Mermaid princess Marina is sold as a nightclub treasure. Heir Sebastian, moved by her silent tears, rescues her and flees. When a mysterious force strikes him down, Marina saves him by giving up her magic pearl, losing her only chance to return to the sea.
On her wedding day, Cherry Tomlinson finds herself in a stranger's bed, orchestrated by her supposed best friend, Nadine Dawson. This deceitful act leads to a grave misunderstanding with her husband, Edward Durham, who still believes the lie to this day, even using their child as evidence of her infidelity. Five years later, Cherry and her child live in seclusion in the Durham family estate, where Nadine is now set to marry into the Durham family. Nadine sees Cherry and her daughter as obstacles to securing her position as Mrs. Durham and is determined to eliminate them to protect her newfound status.
Abandoned as a child, Giselle's life took an unexpected turn five years ago when a liaison with Alvaro Pryor led to a pregnancy. Three years later, after being found by her biological family, the Jamison family, she was married off to the Pryor family in place of her deceased sister, all while concealing her child. Now, Giselle Jamison reigns as the CEO of Alvarix Corp, commanding the Pryor family business with unparalleled authority.
Peasant girl Jiang Nian accidentally married into a prestigious family, where she suffered and died with regret. Given a second chance in life, she went back to the time before their wedding, but ended up marrying him again. She vowed to protect her family and children, but her husband seemed to remember their past life.
Under pressure, Rina marries Trevor Nolan, a man she's never met. A year later, under the alias Ethan Sinclair, he becomes her boss, but they don't recognize each other. One day, Trevor visits Rina's home but mistakes her friend for the woman he wedded, leading him to believe Rina's unfaithful and decide to file for divorce.
The outcast girl was forced to marry a vegetable. She found it hilarious. Instead of sharing her jerk ex with her stepsister, Eva Kemp, of course, chose to marry into a plutocracy and become the CEO's wife. 'So what if he's a vegetable? What's the difference between marrying a short-lived man with hundreds of millions who doesn't cheat on his wife and marrying an ATM machine?' Unexpectedly, the vegetable, Alan Lance, actually woke up on the wedding night, and he couldn't get over his first love. Eva didn't want to be with that asshole any longer and went abroad while pregnant. Five years later, Eva became a famous lawyer and went back to the country with her kid. Alan, who had been crazily looking for her for five years, tried to win her heart back when the boss of a top plutocracy declared, "I finally get my granddaughter back. Who are you to woo her?"
Xyla Sykes and Clyde Giles share a deep and loving relationship until Xyla is mysteriously kidnapped. Despite the danger, Cylde rushes to rescue her, only to be severely beaten. Upon awakening, they decide to marry. However, on their wedding day, Cylde discovers Xyla with another man and learns that her kidnapping was a ruse. In a fit of anger, he confines her to his home for five years. Their story takes a new twist when Xyla's best friend, eager to marry into the Giles family, enters the picture.
Night angler Kris Wood activates a badass system and rescues mortally wounded nun Everly Brown during the Ghost Festival. Bound by a pact, he allies with factions to defeat the Demon Sovereign of Solaria, secures the Heavenly Cure Pill, and achieves a happy ending with Everly.
Yuliya Lincoln was a wealthy heiress of the Foch family. But her boyfriend and her cousin Lily Foch had an affair, so she left the wedding venue heartbroken. In an unexpected turn of events, she ended up saving a mysterious man named Liam Holt. Lily set Yuliya up, causing her to lose some of her memory and suffer a decline in health. By chance, Yuliya returned to Oceanier and had a fateful encounter with Liam, who recognized her immediately. To achieve their own goals, Liam and Yuliya got engaged, and over time, they began to develop feelings for each other. Despite facing obstacles from Lily, Aya Jinbey, and Forest Holt, they went through ups and downs and eventually overcame the challenges. In the end, the villains paid for what they did, and Yuliya and Liam finally stayed together forever.
Ten years ago, Henry Saint's family was in a car accident that killed his parents. Henry survived but lost his memory and developed an allergy to women. To continue the family line, Old Mr. Saint insists that Henry marry his childhood friend, Bernice Yale. Bernice agrees to return home and marry Henry to help him regain his memory. As they spend time together, Henry discovers he does not have allergic reactions around Bernice, and their feelings deepen. Meanwhile, the killer who harmed Henry's family returns.
After ten years of unrequited love for William, Charlotte agrees to a family-arranged marriage with Hector, the notorious Pierce heir. But on her wedding day, it’s not Hector who arrives—it’s his enigmatic uncle, Edward. An unexpected twist turns Charlotte’s life upside down, as she faces a new future with the mysterious tycoon.
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.
Cyrus Louise, Chandlery's illegitimate son, is forced to marry into the Quincy family. By day, he conquers hearts with poetry; by night, he trains martial arts with a mysterious woman. Using mind-reading, he thwarts the stepmother's schemes and avenges his mother.
After enduring grueling trials, Christian returns home only to discover Yvette's pregnancy. Concealing his true identity as a powerful family heir, Christian orchestrates a series of gifts that thwart Boris's threats and protect Yvette. The final gift reveals Christian's true power, leading to a happy ending for the couple.
The heiress of the Jones family, Janet Jones, was intentionally switched by Ms. Joyce with her daughter Sheila to let her live a wealthy life. Later, Ms. Joyce gave birth to a son named Dale and she loved him much more than she loved Janet. As a result, Janet grew into a sassy girl and was popular in the neighborhood. As she grew older, Ms. Joyce wanted Janet to get married so that she could earn the bride price for her son Dale. Unfortunately, Janet’s future in-laws, the Wade family, intended to scam her by publicizing that Janet was pregnant.
Sharon Taylor is reborn and she refuses to get married in her sister's place, until Lucian Blackwood chooses her. Framed by her sister but bonded by fate, their love blooms. But Sharon’s past-life trauma haunts them, until a shared dream reveals the truth. With her lost brother's aid, they fight for their future.
Powerful CEO Edward Smith unexpectedly becomes vegetative, and on the day Emma Brown marries him to bring him fortune, Edward awakens. Emma endures scorn and ridicule, her ex-boyfriend even gets involved with her stepmother's daughter, and they're caught in the act! Emma is no pushover, so she confronts her family head-on! With Edward by her side, she gradually reclaims the property that her father and stepmother seized from her late mother, and she defeats Edward's ex-girlfriend to win his love!
Heiress Nina Dawson loves CEO Theo Foster, who prefers glamorous women. To protect her pride, she accepts Hugh West's proposal, only to be betrayed and confined for three years. Theo rescues her, promising revenge. Nina, now hardened, plots her own payback against Hugh and keeps Theo at a distance. Through many trials, Nina and Theo discover their true feelings and start anew.
John's fiancée, Samantha, grows cold feet on the day they were supposed to get married and disappears. John collapses and is rushed to the hospital where he meets Lucy, a medical doctor who treats his wounds, and as they got to know each other outside the hospital, she nurtured his broken heart. Few months later, Samantha walks into John's apartment, bruised and battered. After being rushed to the clinic and receiving treatment, Lucy asks John who she was, John lies and says they're just friends. After Lucy leaves John to catch up with Samantha, she tells John she still wants to be his bride, but John is already engaged to Lucy. John seeks advice on his new problem with his best friend, Felix who began to grow feelings for Lucy ever since he was visiting John on his hospital bed. Would Felix play the role of a good friend? Is John going to take Samantha back?
To stay alive, Julia Shaw, with her unique constitution, marries the Dragon King, Adrian Drake, while her rare soul fragments are coveted by many. Though Adrian repeatedly saves her, her body weakens. As her past-life memories return, she faces a cruel choice: gather her fragments and lose Adrian forever, or face her own demise.
Miles severed ties with his fiancée and her family during the wedding over bride price disputes. At the peak of the tension, his wealthy father intervened, bringing money and influence to the wedding, leaving them filled with regret. However, Miles was also embroiled in a succession battle within his affluent family.
Court Minister's daughter Vivian time-travels into a modern world, yet is framed by her stepmother and exiled abroad. Two years later, hiding her identity as a top embroidery master, she returns home and uses the marriage contract to seize the Chase family's property. But finally, she is moved by her marriage partner Vincent, gaining both fortune and love.
The orphan of the Feng family army, Feng Xinran, followed her father's dying wish and married Murong Jin, choosing to lay down her armor from that moment on. However, when Murong Jin returned victorious, he intends to demote her to a concubine in order to win the hand of Liang Yuchu, the daughter of the Emperor Liang. Determined to end their union, Feng Xinran resolves to separate from him. Meanwhile, her childhood friend, Qin Xiaoyun, uncovered the plot between Murong Jin and Liang Yuchu and assists Feng Xinran in seeking revenge and reclaiming her honor.
To escape the marriage arranged by her parents, Evelyn secretly married someone, but her husband cheated on her after they got married. In revenge, Evelyn slept with a man she couldn't handle before her divorce, thinking it would be just a one-night stand. However, the man relentlessly pursued her, leading her to gradually fall in love with him. It turned out that he was the man she had an engagement with years ago.
After being switched at birth, Cecilia Sutherland suffers heartbreak from her obsessive love for Maxwell Sterling. After a tragic death, she spends a century in the QuickShift System mastering medicine and hacking. Awakened with strength, Cecilia lets go of past obsession to cherish family and friends.
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!
Mystic Wendy Solis transmigrates into a divorcing heiress and instantly recognizes her husband, Stanley Doyle, as the fated pure-yang savior from her prophecy. She saves the marriage and uses her arts to heal him, resolve family crises, and uncover secrets, all to cultivate with him.
On her first day back with her biological family, sharp-tongued Kasey is made to take someone else's place as the bride. With quick wit and a fierce spirit, she exposes the fake heiress, battles her hostile relatives, and uses her hidden talents to stay in the family while searching for answers to an old case.
To take revenge on her unfaithful fiancé—Micah, Camila teams up with Hudson, the Harward family's head, who helps her replace Micah and protects her during a kidnapping. As her true identity emerges, their bond deepens, but Hudson's second personality, King, complicates matters...