Ava Harley was a young and dedicated student whose life took a dramatic turn when she met Franklin Larson, the owner of a nightclub and president of the Larson Group. This encounter shattered her dreams and prospects of marrying Tristan Kelleway, her fellow student and the chairman of the Titan Group, the love of her life. With no other options, she found herself in a contract marriage with the unfeeling Franklin Larson, thrusting her into a life filled with heartache and sorrow.