After the Tu family falls into bankruptcy, heiress Iris Tate is forced to take shelter in the home of her family's sworn rival Hale Sterling. He appears cold, but secretly dotes on her. He makes things difficult, but secretly defends her. Faced with family obstruction and status gaps, his line "I have had a crush on her for ten years" shocks all. The rivalry was a cover for deep affection. They break through all obstacles, and he spoils her.
