After waking up in the Republican Era, Yara Slater becomes a wealthy widow overnight thanks to her late husband's mistress. Determined to secure her future, she sets out to charm the city's most powerful warlord—but accidentally targets Aidan Shelton, the feared head of the city's criminal underworld instead. With her quick wit and fearless attitude, Yara helps Aidan expose hidden conspiracies, only to discover the most dangerous game is falling in love.