Billionaire James "Jim" Reed faces a bad fate in a world where wealth and energy are valued more: he has one year to marry and have a child or risk losing everything to his lethal rival, Marcus Blackwood. Sophia "Sophie" Patel, a brilliant and bright lawyer with her secrets, is Jim's final hope when he needs an answer.
As they begin their phony marriage, Jim and Sophie become embroiled in a web of deception. As their connection strengthens, their emotions become more tangible. Jim is suffering from personal issues, and Sophie's secret history jeopardizes their relationship.
Unexpected revelation disrupts their carefully managed display of restrained emotions. Jim's world is upended, and Sophie's secrets and practices are revealed.