The protagonist awakens in the world of her own novel, having taken possession of the beautiful noblewoman, Countess Oriana—a character destined to fall victim to dangerous men because of her beauty, leading to her untimely demise. Determined to rewrite her fate, Oriana is unexpectedly saved by the cold-blooded Duke Emerick, a man entangled in scandals due to his own obsession with a noblewoman.
Recognizing a kindred spirit in each other—both caught in the turmoil of love and rumors—Oriana proposes a daring deal: a contract marriage. "Not only can I help dispel the rumors surrounding you," she offers, "but I won’t interfere with your life. Don’t you want a decorative wife to keep the gossips at bay?"
Thus begins a romantic comedy of convenience, as the two navigate high society, scandal, and their growing feelings for each other. Together, they aim to craft a dreamlike life as the envy of the nobility—though their hearts may have other plans.