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After a devastating assault on the Koch family, young Blake Koch inherits the ancient Octa Dragon Arts from his dying father, Grandmaster Jason Koch, with a final command: never fight until the arts are perfected. Taken in by the compassionate Lucinda Hudson, head of the Hudson family, Blake trains in isolation and masters the arts by the age of 18.

Miles Shaw proposes to Hallie Roane for the 99th time—but she rejects him once again, claiming that marrying him would leave blood on their hands. Later, Miles survives an accident and becomes engaged to heiress Faye Keller. Months afterward, Hallie runs into Miles again, who shuns her and no longer pines for her like a lovesick puppy. As obsession and the desire for revenge collide, the three are pulled into a dangerous web of love and hate.

John Dylan, heir to Brown Corp, hides his identity while dating Chloe Lowe. Influenced by her greedy friend Leah, Chloe fights with John over money. When Frances Brown arrives with lavish gifts, Leah and Chloe mock him—until Hubert Stone confirms his identity. Realizing her mistake, Chloe fabricates lies to save face, but John sees through her.