Ivy St. Claire agrees to marry billionaire Killian Blackwood in exchange for financial relief and stability, believing it to be nothing more than a strategic arrangement. As she adjusts to her new life, she uncovers layers of hidden motives tied to both hers and her father's past and a mysterious ledger that connects powerful figures and dangerous obligations.
What begins as emotional distance between Ivy and Killian shifts into cautious trust as secrets unfold and external threats emerge. Ivy's discovery of her father's true involvement in Killian's world forces her to confront difficult truths about loyalty, sacrifice, and identity.
As their partnership deepens, they must navigate manipulation, hidden enemies, and buried history while deciding whether their marriage will remain a transaction or evolve into something genuine