To save her family, Alice marries Phillip Belmonte, a cold billionaire heir terrified of his wife. Alice plans to win Phillip over and give an heir. Phillip plans to keep Alice away, believing a curse condemns Belmonte women, and rejecting her keeps her alive. Alice tries to seduce him, but Phillip runs away. She thinks he doesn't desire her; he thinks he's a hero. When real enemies appear, this awkward couple must find out if there's a curse or someone using a story to hide crimes.