To repay a family debt, Ava Miller offers to marry Julian Beaumont, only to be rejected—until his grandfather orchestrates a one-night stand that leads to a sudden marriage. Misjudging her as a gold-digger, Julian keeps his distance. But when Ava ends up pregnant and targeted by schemers—including her own mother—Julian steps in to protect her. As Ava fights to build a life through education and fends off greedy suitors, Julian is always there to catch her.