Shanal Pete, a talented scientist and a beautiful girl, seemed to have decided everything for herself: a successful marriage would save her from financial and life problems. She herself did not expect that she would run away from a rich groom straight from the altar without documents or money. The girl did not know where she could hide from the man who managed to entangle her with obligations, but Rafe Masters was nearby and provided her with refuge. Having been in love with Chanal since childhood, Rafe did not understand how she could agree to marry Burton Rogers, a soulless and cruel man. And when the unlucky bride returned to her groom, Masters decided at all costs to get to the bottom of the truth and protect Chanal from Rogers...