Calla Hulick, a grad student, traveled abroad for research and met Daryl Storo, CEO of Storo Group. In a drunken stupor, they got married at a chapel and spent the night together. The next morning, Calla fled in panic. To search for his bride, Daryl accepted a job at Jendryng University, only to find Calla among his students.
To reassure her grandma before surgery, Emily attends a blind date. Late due to traffic, she impulsively marries the single attorney, James, and then discovers he's a billionaire. She faces trouble from her enemies, but James clears every obstacle. As their bond deepens, they bring the villains to justice and find marital bliss.
Wendy Jensen grew up unloved and alone. One wrong move, and she ended up tied to Miles Quinn. He was cold, distant, and feared by everyone, including her. But the more he saw her, the harder he fell. When her friend tried to confess his feelings for her, Miles stepped in, took her hand, and never let go.
After bearing a child for her jerk of a husband, she was brought home to her birth parents. To her surprise, she's actually the daughter of a rich and powerful family. From then on, she is doted on by her gentle and powerful childhood sweetheart as they torment the jerks in her life
The domineering billionaire CEO visited his own hotel for the first time to inspect the operations. Due to the receptionist's oversight, he was given the wrong room key, leading him to accidentally enter the room of a girl he didn't know, where their paths unexpectedly crossed. The next day, the CEO had to leave for business matters, leaving behind a heirloom finger ring as a token for the girl. However, when the girl woke up, she didn't take the ring with her. Just as she left, a cunning woman sneaked into the room and took the ring. It was only when the CEO's assistant arrived that the woman discovered the CEO's true identity.
Noah Smith and Hannah Hania both believe they are meeting their arranged marriage partners, only to discover after obtaining their marriage certificatethat they have made a mistake. Earlier, during a robbery, Noah, masked at the time, saved Hannah but kept his identity a secret and later proposed a divorce. Hannah wishes to wait until after her grandfather's passing before divorcing, so they agree to a private separation for one month. As time goes on, they realize that their connection was destined from the very beginning.
Five years ago, on a full moon night, Erica Stone drunkenly stumbled into the wrong room and had a one-night stand with Rashad Hester. She gave birth to a son, Reilly, who later began showing strange symptoms. Labeled a monster and locked away, Reilly was rescued—by none other than his father, Rashad, a secret werewolf.
Chase, a well-known playboy, suddenly agreed to a marriage that the elite circle looked down upon. The elite were all shocked. One day, Chase, drunk, cornered Yvonne against the wall and, blushing and furious, exclaimed, "I've liked you for sixteen years! Can't you see that?"
A year ago, on what was supposed to be her wedding day, she was set up by a scheming woman and her fiancé, making her marry the ugly and disabled CEO of the Lee family. A year later, she was drugged during a dinner with colleagues. As she stumbled out the door, she coincidentally fell into the CEO's arms. The CEO then realized that the wife he wanted to divorce was actually the woman he loved the most, and she was also his savior whom he had been searching for twenty years.
To cover her mother's medical bills, Phoebe Joyce reluctantly agreed to marry the comatose Keon Penley in her half-sister Camila's stead. Unexpectedly, he was the guy she had fallen for at first sight! When Phoebe was kidnapped, Keon came around just in time to rescue her. He then proposed a one-year contract marriage, during which he hurt her repeatedly due to Camila's schemes. When their deal was up, Phoebe insisted on leaving. Yet, he wouldn't let her go...
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.
Orphan Renee Lennox, tricked into pregnancy, marries Max Clarke under false pretenses. Tristan Graham discloses he is the child's true father and unveils Renee as the missing Yale heiress. Betrayed and manipulated, Renee's life takes a dramatic turn as she navigates deceit, love, and her newfound identity, ultimately finding her place among the elite Yale family.
Skyler Boyd, a girl endowed with mystic powers, saved Rhys Foley in her childhood and gave him a jade pendant. Yet, Devin Pace snatched it away. Mistaking Devin for Rhys, Skyler suffered a backlash just to help Devin and his family out. In exchange, Devin became her fiancé. However, when Skyler went to him when she grew up, he humiliated her again and again. The day Devin broke off the engagement in public, Rhys showed up, proposing to Skyler...
Upon return, Sophia Song crosses paths with her enemy Mason Moore by accident. They bear a deep hatred for each other with a secret love between them.
성광요가 뜻밖에 세상을 떠난 후, 성조해는 아들의 죽음을 딸 성설 탓으로 돌리며, 그녀가 위기에 처했을 때도 외면한다. 그러나 우연한 기회로 둘이 3년 전으로 돌아가게 된다. 과거로 돌아간 후, 성광요는 자신의 이익을 위해 아버지를 유혹해 막대한 빚을 지게 만든다. 성조해는 아들이 꾸민 함정에 빠져 양광 부동산의 법인이 된다. 그러나 성조해는 취임식에서 배신을 당하고, 채권자들이 빚을 갚으라며 몰려온다. 그가 빚을 갚기 위해 성설에게 모든 책임을 떠넘기려 하고, 성광요는 심지어 아버지를 해치려는 음모까지 꾸민다. 이 때문에 성조해는 큰 부상을 입고 혼수상태에 빠지고 말았다. 성조해가 깨어난 후, 자신의 잘못을 깊이 뉘우치고 대중 앞에서 진실을 폭로하며 성설에게 용서를 구한다. 결국 성광요와 그의 어머니는 응당한 처벌을 받게 된다.
When drunk, Tess Stone had a one-night stand with her boss Mr. Henry Felix. They then got married with an agreement. Gradually, he got along with Tess and defended her at work. His mother always objected, though. She wanted her son to marry a rich girl instead. Soon, Tess was pregnant. But she misunderstood that Henry married her only because she looked like his ex-girlfriend who passed away. So, Tess faked her death, ran away from home, and gave birth to twins. Henry didn't believe she was dead and finally found her.
이평은 누구보다 행복한 가정을 이루고 있었다. 그러나 한 번의 화재 사고로 모든 것이 무너졌다. 이평은 같은 고향 사람 조수방을 먼저 구하기 위해 아내를 외면했고, 결국 아내는 그 자리에서 목숨을 잃었다. 조수방의 교묘한 계략과 방해로 이평은 아내의 죽음을 알지 못한 채, 그녀를 감싸며 딸과의 관계까지 점점 멀어지게 된다. 아버지에게 실망한 딸 이윤희는 진실을 밝혀 아버지를 깨닫게 만들고, 조수방의 악랄한 본성을 세상에 드러내기 위해 결심한다. 진실을 알게 된 이평은 과연 다시 딸과의 관계를 회복하고 조수방의 덫에서 벗어날 수 있을까?
In search of a father for her twin kids, Anna Jones met Ryan Smith, the richest man in Cloudburg, on a blind date. Assuming it was a mistake, Anna rejected Ryan. But to her surprise, Ryan refused to give up. Ryan: "I have no choice. The kids made me sign a courtship agreement, so I have to win you over." Anna : "A courtship agreement? Then let's sign a prenuptial agreement as well."
After losing his memory, the world's wealthiest man Yannis Yates married into the Lowe family in Buston. Upon regaining his memory, he tried to keep his wife in every possible way. But Yannis, whose occupation was belittled by people as a construction worker, faced criticism that caused distress to his wife. After reclaiming his true identity, Yannis decides to surprise his wife by acquiring Moon Jewelry Group. Meanwhile, his rival Caleb Wright, in an attempt to propose to Xandra Lowe by offering her the position of General Manager at Moon Jewelry, ended up humiliated.
A woman discovered a child in the storage room and was about to inquire when she heard footsteps, so she hid. The household nanny entered and mentioned that the child's mother was a nap queen, also calling the woman's daughter useless. It suddenly dawned on the woman that her biological daughter had been swapped by this scheming woman and confined to a dark, damp basement since childhood. What will the woman do next—continue to feign illness or rise up and fight back?
After years of being paralyzed, Alison miraculously regains the ability to walk. Eager to share the news with her husband Neil, she instead stumbles upon him in bed with their nanny. It turns out that Neil's betrayal runs deeper than an affair—he's been the mastermind behind Alison's condition all along. Determined to take revenge, Alison crosses paths with Lucy, a woman trapped in an abusive marriage. As they find solace in each other's struggles, these two women, both suffocated by darkness, decide to be each other's beacon of hope.
If you ask Maya, a woman blinded by love, how many years of marriage she has endured, it’s the same number of years of suffering. During her marriage to Owen, Maya faced humiliation and belittlement from those around her, while her husband turned a blind eye. Given a second chance at life, she opens her eyes, determined to reclaim her dignity and stand tall once more!
One daughter demanded her past, the other needed her present. Rosalind Vera chose wrong. Now, with Breeze gone and Skyhelm's ultimatum ringing in her ears, she must confront an agonizing truth: some wounds won't heal with apologies.
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!
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.
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.
Drugged, Rosalind is rescued by Alexander, Sterling Group's heir. They share a night, but she misses his name card. Years later, disowned by her family, Rosalind raises her twins alone. Natalie exposes her unwed motherhood, causing public humiliation. Alexander arrives, recognizing Rosalind as the woman from that fateful night.
Clara Perkin and Chris Bane began on the wrong foot. He was drawn to her physically while she hoped to capture his heart. Their union, triggered by an unplanned pregnancy, plunged Chris into a larger dilemma. Over time, their connection grew stronger, weaving in childhood memories. It was possible their feelings of love and animosity were fated from the outset, entangled with their shared past.
Chloe Sanz, heiress of the Sanz family, was betrayed by her best friend and her unscrupulous husband, leaving her disfigured and locked away in an asylum. Fueled by a thirst for revenge, Chloe underwent transformative plastic surgery to assume the appearance of her younger cousin. With the support of her devoted childhood friend and her resourceful uncle, she meticulously plotted her comeback, ready to confront and exact punishment on those who had wronged her.
Lila Bennett is forced to marry Charles Harrington who was blinded in a car accident. Charles is full of prejudice against Lila at first, thinking that she is a gold-digger. Due to a misunderstanding, Charles has to choose his ex Claire over Lila. Lila is heartbroken but realizes that she is pregnant.
신문사 기자 교련과 최고 남자배우 심량천이 깜짝 결혼한 후, 심량천은 인터뷰에서 자신의 결혼 소식을 공식 발표했다. 연예계 전체가 충격을 받아 모두 심량천의 부인이 누구인지 궁금해한다. 이때, 교련의 배다른 여동생 교령사는 자신이 심량천의 부인이라고 외부에 알렸고, 교령사는 당연히 교련이 가난한 남자와 결혼했다고 생각했다. 교령사는 신문사에서 교련을 계속 억압하고 촬영할 때도 교련을 괴롭히지만 교련은 심량천의 비밀 결혼을 보호해야 하기 때문에 어쩔 수 없이 당해야만 했다. 사실 심량천에게 짝사랑하던 여자가 있다는 것을 알게 된 교련은 속상하고 괴로워하는데, 그 여자가 바로 자기인 것을 나중에 알게 되었다.
Vivianne Sullivan, a wronged noblewoman given a second chance in life for vengeance, seduces the Emperor to wield him as her weapon. But when the ruthless ruler falls deeper than she planned, her calculated revenge collides with an impossible obsession—he'll burn the world to make her his Empress.
소나는 농촌 출신이다. 소박하고 착한 그녀는 자신의 연인 리성과 사랑의 결실로 결혼하게 된다. 소나의 결혼식 날, 그녀의 동생 소요준이 갑자기 결혼을 선언하고, 그의 예비 신부는 예물로 48만 8천 위안을 요구한다. 이 큰돈이 없는 소나의 가족들은 예물비를 마련하기 위해 소나의 신랑에게 무리한 요구를 한다. 이런 갑작스러운 상황으로 행복해야 하는 소나의 결혼식은 난장판이 된다. 이런 상황 속에서 소나는 예비 남편 리성을 보호하고, 이에 감동한 리성은 자신의 진짜 정체를 밝힌다. 리성의 진짜 정체를 알게 된 소나의 가족들은 땅을 치며 후회를 하는데.. 과연 소나는 무사히 결혼식을 마칠 수 있을까?
During her college years, Nina Moore was forced to drop out due to an unplanned pregnancy and was falsely accused of plagiarism for her design work, which led to depression. After recovering, she lost some of her memories, including the fact that she had given birth to a child. Six years later, she had a chance encounter with Henry Foster, the CEO of the Universe Group, and they initially married due to a misunderstanding. Despite numerous ups and downs, they gradually fell in love. Eventually, they discovered that Henry was the man who had taken her first time six years earlier. Through twists of fate, they ended up together and embarked on a happy life, overcoming all obstacles.
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.
If you ask Maya, a woman blinded by love, how many years of marriage she has endured, it’s the same number of years of suffering. During her marriage to Owen, Maya faced humiliation and belittlement from those around her, while her husband turned a blind eye. Given a second chance at life, she opens her eyes, determined to reclaim her dignity and stand tall once more!
Melisa Wiley discovered her fiancé Ryker Reed was cheating on her with her sister just a day before their wedding. To leave the scum, she approached Ryker's uncle, Darren Reed, for help, who proposed a one-year contract marriage. Just like that, Melisa went from Ryker's ex-fiancée to his aunt-in-law, which was unbeknownst to him as he never met his mysterious uncle and considered him an ordinary gigolo who stole his girl.
Humiliated on her own wedding day, Ava’s childhood crush becomes her cold, distant husband. Married for status, not love, Ava enters a world where appearance is everything—and she’s never been enough. Mocked and dismissed, she quietly decides to prove them all wrong. But her transformation isn't just physical—it's a journey of self-worth, passion, and rediscovering her own voice. What she doesn’t expect is Alfie—her aloof husband—starting to see her for who she really is. The girl he once knew. The woman he can’t ignore. As the lines between duty and desire blur, Alfie finds himself falling—hard—for the wife he never thought he needed. (中文IP原型热辣滚烫之华丽变身)Ava Croft是个自信可爱的大码千金。她被家族安排嫁给自己儿时的玩伴公子Alfie Harrison,一场为了门面而举行的联姻,却从婚礼起就沦为笑柄:Ava在红毯上摔倒被群嘲,新郎冷眼旁观,名媛Sloane当众羞辱,全城媒体都等着看她笑话。婚后,Ava住进豪门庄园,遭遇冷暴力、隐形羞辱和持续的外貌攻击。野心勃勃的名媛Sloane处处刁难、造谣,连佣人都不尊重她。Ava崩溃——她开始锻炼、变美、反击,只为一件事:证明他们有多么肤浅。
Desperate to cover her mother's medical expenses, Mabel Campbell took $1 million from Sebastian Lawrence's mother and broke up with her love, Sebastian, only to find out she was pregnant. Five years later, Mabel married a stranger in secret. But a year into her new life, she unexpectedly crossed paths with Sebastian while helping a friend catch a cheating partner, reigniting their intense chemistry. When Mabel's daughter, Shadow, ran into Sebastian and called him "Daddy," the unresolved ties between Mabel and Sebastian came rushing back. As they navigated this complex web of past and present, could they find their way back to each other?
Ethel saved Joshua Charles without him realizing her identity, leading to a 99-day contractual marriage to learn the Charles family's secrets. Facing resistance from both parties, their union unfolds with deceit, Cheryl's machinations, and Irene’s vendetta. Amidst chaos and a kidnapping plot gone awry, Ethel’s medical prowess saves Joshua's sister Faye. Ultimately, their divorce marks a new beginning, where love transcends contractual bounds.
아버지와 계모의 냉대를 받으며 살아가던 박지효는 가세가 기운 박씨 그룹을 살리기 위해, 재벌 집안과의 정략결혼를 강요받는다. 그래서 약혼남과 유일하게 대적할 수 있는 '야효 영주'에게 자신을 결혼식장에서 납치해달라고 의뢰하지만 그녀가 미처 몰랐던 건, 야효 영주와 약혼남이 다름 아닌 동일 인물이라는 사실! 한편, 자신을 이용하고 도망치려는 그녀에게 한 방 먹이려던 약혼남은 오히려 자신이 먼저 그녀를 사랑하게 되는데... 사랑과 복수, 거짓과 진심의 경계에서 펼쳐지는 반전 로맨스의 시작!
Claire Smith accidentally signs a marriage agreement with Jonas West, a wealthy heir. One just wants to have some fun, and the other simply needs a cover. However, the two, who initially couldn't stand each other, gradually find their fake relationship becoming real. Claire: "Don't even think about taking advantage of me today." Jonas: "Then I might as well take full advantage."
남편 심북심과 결혼 5주년 기념일 당일, 소동은 남편 심북심과 그의 불륜 상대인 이월여에게 살해당했다. 진실을 알게 된 그녀는 심북심이 불임이 아니며, 자신이 정성껏 키운 아이가 그와 이월여의 친자식이라는 사실에 충격을 받는다. 그녀의 지난 5년은 심북심이 성공하는 데에 발판이 되어주기 위한 시간에 불과했다. 가슴이 찢어질 듯한 고통 속에서, 남편과 불륜 상대에게 절벽으로 밀려 떨어졌다. 다시 눈을 뜬 소동은 3개월 전으로 되돌아왔고, 이번 생에서는 운명을 바꾸고 화려한 복수를 펼칠 수 있을까…
Three years ago, Max Chive was framed and imprisoned. His fiancée betrayed him, his father was killed by the aristocracy, and he suffered in prison. But karma intervened. Wood Yell, a legendary martial artist, trained Max in internal arts, preparing him to seek justice. Now, Max vows to crush the aristocracy and avenge those who wronged him!
Jasmine Zhao fell in love with Charles Fu, her boss, at first sight. After saving Charles' grandfather, they entered a contractual marriage.
She was the young lady adopted by an ordinary family, betrayed by a scoundrel and abandoned by adoptive parents who were intent on selling her to an older man decades her senior. In a moment of desperation, she entered a whirlwind marriage with a street vendor. Little did she know, this vendor was about to transform into a successful, wealthy, and handsome CEO. From that point on, she took matters into her own hands as she crushed her deceitful ex and his paramour while confronting her ruthless parents with newfound strength and power.
15년 전, 해시 재벌가의 장남 맹우침이 납치되는 사건이 발생한다. 절체절명의 순간, 특별한 체질을 지닌 소녀 노숙자 허경경이 그를 구해주고, 맹우침은 자라서 그녀와 결혼해 따뜻한 가정을 만들어 주겠다고 약속한다. 그러나 다음 날 허경경은 흔적도 없이 사라지고, 맹우침은 15년 동안 그녀를 찾아 헤맨다. 15년 후, 아버지의 강요로 결혼하게 된 맹우침. 하지만 그는 첫눈에 반했던 소녀를 아직 잊지 못한 상태다. 그가 모르는 것은 번개 결혼한 신부가 바로 그리워하던 허경경이라는 사실인데…
Five years ago, Ethan became mentally impaired due to an accident, but his girlfriend, Sophie, remained loyal. While raising money for his treatment, Sophie was used as a bargaining chip by her uncle’s family. At the critical moment, Ethan regained his senses and, using his status as the heir to the nation's wealthiest family, took revenge on those who wronged him. In the end, he married Sophie, who had stayed by his side for five years.
Struggling against her oppressive family, Natalie discovers her father's plan to use her marriage for her brother's benefit. Determined to take charge, she rushes to find a husband before her father's scheme unfolds. Meanwhile, Yale, seeking help for his son's silence post-accident, witnesses a remarkable change when the boy meets Natalie. Considering Yale as a potential suitor, Natalie mistakenly offers marriage. Witnessing his son's breakthrough, Yale agrees hastily. This sparks an unexpected journey from accidental matrimony to genuine love amid misinterpretations.
Betrayed and given aa second chance in a world where she’s seen as weak, Lila Rowan defies fate to become a legend. With Lucas King, the fierce Warlord of Shadows, at her side, she returns to the Celestial Realm and together they battle powerful foes, seeking justice and revenge for the wrongs done to them.
The richest man in this world, Dylan Jones, returned home after eight years abroad, and he found that his adoptive father was living in poverty because all the family savings had been lost due to his younger brother, Noah Jones, whose gambling debts had got the whole family in trouble. Dylan tried to forgive Noah and others for their wrongdoings again and again, but it didn't bring peace to his family. So he decided to eliminate the danger his family was facing and made Noah turn over a new leaf. In the end, the family reunited happily.
Natalya Ellison developed feelings for Nigel Pierce. After Nigel's mother passed away, Natalya's mother moved in with the Pierce family, but they never obtained a marriage certificate with Mr. Pierce. Nigel believed that it was Adeline Ellison who caused his mother's death. Consequently, Nigel was also very indifferent towards Natalya. Eventually, after many trials, the two of them came together and got married.
Evelyn and Charles's eight-year marriage had been nothing more than a sham, defined by a signed divorce agreement. He married her under duress, remaining faithful to his first crush, Vivian. Now, his grandfather demanded an heir for Charles to inherit the family fortune.
세계적인 갑부인 엄마와 손에 꼽히는 거물인 누나들을 가진 주인공 진평한. 그는 죽마고우인 유팡을 구하려다 차에 치이고, 그로 인해 평생 반신불수를 선고받는다. 하지만 포기하지 않고 치료를 했고, 일부러 유팡을 시험하기 위해 계속 장애가 있는 것처럼 연애를 한다. 진평한은 유팡과의 결혼식 전날 사실을 알려주기 위해 갔다가 유팡과 그의 절친 진강의 불륜 사실을 알게 된다. 진평한은 분노했지만, 결혼식 당일에 파혼을 하기 위해 참는다. 진평한이 실의에 빠져있을 때, 우연히 초경설이 납치될 뻔한 현장을 목격하고 그녀를 구한다. 진평한의 상황을 알게 된 초경설은 진평한의 복수를 돕기로 하고, 결혼식 당일 진평한과 유팡의 결혼식 대결이 시작된다.
As Darian and Frieda's wedding approaches, Hubert returns from the Netherlands attempting to explain his departure, leading Gemma to distance herself from Darian but sparking his jealousy. In the hospital, Gemma learns the truth about her father's wrongful accusation from Darian and discovers from Hubert that she is her father's secret lover. Lastly, the real killer Hubert shifts the blame onto Gemma's father, Matt, to protect himself.
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.
After a whirlwind marriage arranged by her grandmother, Summer Summers and Edward Sterling wed after one brief meeting. Edward spends a year abroad healing from injury, while Summer climbs the ranks at Sterling Group. When Edward returns as CEO, they unknowingly reunite—sparking curiosity, drama, and romance.
Joanna Sanders broke down. The man who had a one-night stand with her turned out to be her university professor. Given an ultimatum by Jeffery, she married him abruptly, with no prior arrangements, following his demand to either terminate the pregnancy or wed.