When David Winters, a cynical and alluring literature professor, encounters Catherine Hudson — a brilliant, sheltered student half his age — their intellectual flirtation sparks a forbidden fire. What begins as an academic mentorship unravels into a dangerous entanglement of seduction, obsession, and betrayal. As Catherine discovers the secrets behind David’s polished exterior, she’s forced to confront her own desires and the dark truths buried within her elite world. But passion has a price — and when lies, jealousy, and revenge erupt, love becomes a high-stakes game with no guaranteed ending.