Abigail Evans fell victim to a colleague's prank, confessing to Anthony Hill, which unexpectedly led to a whirlwind marriage where she became his "shield" against his family's marriage pressure. To earn two million and break a curse, she concealed their marriage, unaware that she was the lifesaver Anthony had been desperately searching for. After Anthony developed feelings for her, the two overcame numerous entanglements and ultimately became a loving couple.