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From Ugly Duckling to CEO's Heart

An underestimated heiress hides her identity while reclaiming a stolen legacy and uncovering her family’s truth.

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THE STORY

About From Ugly Duckling to CEO's Heart

After a childhood disappearance and a humble upbringing, Harper Foster returns to society following her grandfather's death—not only to reclaim his stolen legacy but also to uncover the truth about her biological parents. Disguising herself as unattractive to avoid alerting her enemy, she accepts an invitation to stay with the Hawthorne family. Mocked and underestimated, Harper repeatedly reveals her hidden identities, catching the attention of the three Hawthorne brothers. In the end, she reclaims her inheritance, finds her real family, and finds love with one of the Hawthorne heirs.

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Why watch From Ugly Duckling to CEO's Heart?

  • Harper’s disguise sets up repeated reveals and reversals.
  • The plot combines inheritance conflict with questions of identity.
  • Family secrets and romantic attention drive her return to society.

Who is this story for?

  • Viewers who enjoy hidden-identity family dramas.
  • Fans of inheritance disputes and social comeback stories.
  • Audiences seeking romance amid family secrets.

What to expect

  • Stolen legacy
  • Hidden identity
  • Family reunion
  • Inheritance conflict

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Female Lead

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What should I explore next?

Try Daddy, We’re Secret Billionaires, which shares the drama and family and hidden-identity and strong-female-lead and hidden-heiress and comeback-glow-up themes. You can also browse the full romance collection.

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