Lu Xingyu is a talented attorney and the eldest daughter of the Lu family, though her life is controlled by her stepfather, Qin Zhengguo. Five years ago, she ended her relationship with Liang Yanzhi, a powerful billionaire CEO and her former boyfriend, under mysterious circumstances. Their paths cross again when Lu Xingyu’s law firm secures a major contract with Guolian Group, Liang Yanzhi’s company. After a night of heavy drinking during a client celebration, Lu Xingyu wakes up in Liang Yanzhi’s bed. He accuses her of using him, but she remains cold and distant, leaving immediately afterward to attend a blind date arranged by her family with Fu Mingsheng, Liang Yanzhi’s cousin.
Liang Yanzhi discovers the blind date and confronts Lu Xingyu at a café, revealing his jealousy and anger. He demands compensation for his lost innocence, forcing her to meet him that night. Meanwhile, Lu Xingyu’s true situation is revealed: she is held captive by Qin Zhengguo, who uses surveillance and blackmail involving her bedridden mother, Lan Wan, to control her. He forces her into a series of blind dates to secure business alliances, with Fu Mingsheng being the latest in a long line of suitors. Qin Zhengguo also abuses her physically, whipping her for disobedience.
Despite her cold exterior, Lu Xingyu still harbors feelings for Liang Yanzhi. When he sees her with Fu Mingsheng, his jealousy intensifies. He intervenes when Qin Zhengguo tries to take Lu Xingyu away, claiming she is his girlfriend. However, Lu Xingyu denies their relationship to protect herself and her secret plan. She decides to use the engagement to Fu Mingsheng as a leverage to escape Qin Zhengguo’s control, offering to pay off the Lu family’s debts in exchange for ending the engagement privately.
Liang Yanzhi, unaware of the full extent of her suffering, continues to pursue her, trying to uncover the truth about her past and her current predicament. He discovers signs of abuse on her back and becomes determined to help her. The story follows the complex dynamics between Lu Xingyu, Liang Yanzhi, and Qin Zhengguo, as Lu Xingyu navigates her dangerous family situation while trying to reclaim her freedom and reunite with the man she still loves.
