Justin Clayton Penword, the heir to the Duchy of Arun, is a man of strong temperament and possessive in his romantic relationships, capable of defeating a rival in the field of honor and conquering a woman with a single kiss. He faces a desperate crossroads when his father, the duke, imposes a marriage on him within a short period. The chosen one to be his wife turns out to be a worse choice: a foreigner and the illegitimate daughter of the Marquess of Whitam. What begins as a catastrophic commitment transforms into a whirlwind of emotions when Justin discovers that behind the apparent indifference of the beautiful stranger lies an irresistible passion that he cannot comprehend or control. As the relationship unfolds, both find themselves trapped in a game of love and hate. Can love blossom between two souls destined to hate each other? For Justin, triumph will only be complete when he manages to conquer the heart of the elusive lady, and amid intrigues and challenges, he must discover if love can overcome the barriers that destiny has erected between them.