Rented Husband for Christmas Eve
Rented Husband for Christmas Eve
Enigmatic CEO Jacob Cole, a billionaire, seeks genuine connection by testing potential partners, often feigning poverty. Simultaneously, impulsive heiress Carol, desperate to save her family's failing business and avoid an arranged marriage, proposes a high-stakes contract marriage to a mysterious stranger, Jake. Unbeknownst to Carol, Jake is Jacob Cole, who has adopted a humble salesman persona, seeking a genuine relationship. Their secret union ignites fierce family conflict when Carol introduces "salesman" Jacob to her snobbish mother, Josephine, and arrogant rival, Mark, who both scorn Jacob and push Carol towards Mark. Jacob calmly endures humiliation and accusations of being a gold-digger, subtly hinting at his true status and challenging their superficial judgments. Carol fiercely defends Jacob, even as their contractual arrangement is revealed, and her feelings for him deepen. The narrative escalates as Jacob dramatically reveals his immense wealth and extravagant, genuine gifts, which are initially dismissed as counterfeit. A discerning family matriarch ultimately confirms the authenticity of Jacob's fortune, shaming his accusers and exposing their ignorance. Mark, obsessed with Carol, intensifies his efforts to discredit Jacob, accusing him of theft and fraud, and orchestrating Jacob's brutal abduction. During his captivity, Jacob dramatically reveals his true identity and immense influence as a powerful CEO and global weapons dealer, terrifying his captors. Carol embarks on a perilous solo mission to rescue her husband. Jacob orchestrates a powerful corporate takeover, securing a multi-million dollar deal for Carol's struggling business. A new crisis emerges when Carol's grandmother, Nana, suffers a critical heart attack, leading to a conflict over selling the family business for medical care. Jacob, initially scorned, secures the world's top cardiologist for Nana, proving his hidden capabilities. He then reveals his true identity as the sole heir to a formidable corporate empire, turning the tables on his greedy relatives. Concurrently, corporate titan Joseph Hayes (who is also Jacob/Mr. Cole) orchestrates a meticulously planned trap, dismantling Mark Cruz and Cruz Global, fueled by revenge. Jacob publicly humiliates Mark, exposes his father's massive secret debt, and systematically seizes their properties. The show culminates with Jacob, now solidified as the formidable CEO Mr. Cole/Mr. Hayes, proposing marriage to Carol, who accepts, having seen beyond his immense wealth and found true love.
- U/A 16+
- Series
- english













