Elowen Stirling is forced into a substitute marriage to Kael Hale. Kael teaches Elowen how to "stand up for herself". In this marriage, they fall in love as their fake relationship turns real. When her biological brother from the Peabody Clan arrives, Elowen's true identity is exposed! Doted on by Kael and her brother, Elowen takes revenge on those who wronged her, leading to the bankruptcy of the Shen family. Elowen becomes a thorny rose, embarking on a brilliant new life.