Her grandfather is ready to leave a huge inheritance to the lovely Gita, with the ruthless condition that she will become the wife of his nephew. In desperation, the girl turns to the irresistible Lord Lock for help - despite the ancient feud that has divided their families. Lord Locke agrees to help, in turn also intending to use Gita in his game. However, love, tender and all-consuming, frightens Lok's plans. And soon he is already thinking only about connecting his life with the one who asked for his protection. She realizes that the world without him will be joyless and empty...