Eliza Sinclair neè Prescott - married, ambitious, and unhappy. Promised to a man three times her age at just three years old, she was raised to be his perfect wife. Whenever she showed interest in making her own name, having a career, it was discouraged by her parents. When she turned 20, she officially became Richard Sinclair's wife. Each day of their marriage was joyless. She faced verbal and physical abuse at the slightest mistake. Ten years into the marriage, Richard dies of a heart attack. After his death, Eliza finally starts to figure out who she is.
Andrew Sinclair - successful, playboy, and forever a bachelor. He came to New York for his father's funeral and to get his inheritance. He had absolutely no wish to stay long-term, but in order to get his inheritance, he had to take over his father's company and give up his own. Not wanting his father's wife to get what was rightfully his, he took over his dad's company. As time passes, he and Eliza get closer. More time they spend together, more Andrew starts to realise that Eliza is no villain, but a victim of his father's. Soon, love comes knocking on their door. But Andrew has long since sworn to never fall in love again.
Will Andrew and Eliza manage to get past the obstacles?
Or is their story meant to be a tragic one?