To fund her mother's surgery, Elara signs a two-year marriage contract with conglomerate ruler Lucian Voss. Blinded by childhood friend Seraphina's manipulation, Lucian repeatedly accuses Elara when designs are stolen and her mother's medication is switched. After her mother's condition collapses, a heartbroken Elara leaves for Paris. Three years later she returns as an internationally acclaimed designer. Lucian uncovers Seraphina's crimes and begins a persistent attempt to atone, while gentle surgeon Elias continues to support Elara. Seraphina is ultimately imprisoned, and only after rebuilding an independent life does Elara tear up the old contract and choose a new, equal relationship with Luc
