In an alternate world, society is divided into two classes: dark-skinned Crosses and white zeros. Seffie Hadley, the daughter of an official from the Cross class, gave birth to a child with her lover, a guy from the lower class of zeros named Callum. After the tragedy that happened to Callum, Seffi has no idea what to do next, because now her baby is doomed to live under constant threat. Callum's brother, Jude, wants to take revenge on Seffi for everything she has done. Soon Jude commits a crime, and if the court proves it guilty, then the worst thing awaits him - the death penalty. Only Seffi can provide him with an alibi. But is she ready to help a man who wants to kill her?