The impulsive and charming Maribelle Brooks is saved from bullies by a former police officer and now a successful detective writer, Holden Grode. Sympathy arises between them, which the writer resists in every possible way. A night spent in his country house only strengthens his determination to avoid a close relationship with Maribell. But everything changes when Holden's brother comes into play. Everyone considers his brother a loser, but what does Maribell think about this? The time is approaching when she will have to make one of the main choices in her life - choose between pride and happiness...