Thea Rhodes, burdened by family debt, accidentally marries Ian Sterling. She's unaware he's a CEO secretly in love with her for eleven years. Zoe, Crystal Quinn, and Thea's family conspire against her, framing her. Ian misunderstands Thea, causing conflict. Thea runs away. Ian rescues her, confesses love, clearing misunderstandings. They expose Zoe and Crystal. Thea cuts ties with family; Ian confronts his mother, choosing Thea. They marry, Thea is pregnant.