Escaping from poverty has been Brenda Blake's lifelong battle. With her outstanding skills as a young architect, signing up with Adrian Knight, billionaire hotel owner, might finally give her some leverage. But it ends up ruining her life. In the aftermath of a devastating meeting, which left her embarrassed and jobless, Brenda learns that her brother has gone missing, leaving her with a huge debt she cannot afford. That's when Adrian Knight presents her with a proposition. One year. One marriage. And in exchange, he will clear her brother's debt and keep her family safe. Cold, unapproachable, and unpredictable, Adrian Knight is not the kind of guy Brenda would ever consider marrying. Nevertheless, with no other choice, she reluctantly agrees to be his wife temporarily. However, the transactional relationship soon spirals out of control. Because getting involved with Adrian Knight may turn out to be the most regrettable decision of her life. As betrayal, obsession, and secrets come between them, Brenda faces one critical question. Should she trust the man she had to marry? Or leave before her love for him costs her everything?