To save her father's life, Rose Bennett agrees to a one year contract marriage with James Sterling, New York's ruthless billionaire CEO. Cold, powerful, and determined never to fall in love again, James only needs a wife to secure his inheritance. What begins as a business deal soon turns into a dangerous game of desire, betrayal, and hidden secrets. As enemies close in and the lines between fake and real love begin to blur, Rose discovers that the man she swore never to trust may be the only one who can protect her. But when a shocking truth threatens to destroy everything, will their contract end as planned? or will it become a love worth risking their lives for?