Shi Lian never imagined that a reckless night with a stranger would come back to haunt her—not until she returns to China and discovers that the man who stole her virginity is none other than Fu Zichen, the youngest Vice Chairman of the powerful Fu family. Cold, calculating, and relentless, Zichen is determined to win her over, but Shi Lian despises him and tries her best to avoid him. Yet, no matter where she turns, he’s always there—pursuing her with an intensity she never expected. Despite her hatred, Shi Lian can’t deny the pull between them, but letting Zichen in means risking her heart again. After a devastating first love that left her shattered, it took her five long years to heal. Now, her past collides with her present as her ex-boyfriend reappears, stirring up old emotions. Torn between the man who once meant everything to her and the one who makes her heart race, Shi Lian faces an impossible choice. As if love isn’t complicated enough, her ambitious uncle is plotting to steal her CEO position, and he’ll stop at nothing—even murder. With danger on all sides, Shi Lian must navigate a web of betrayal, power, and passion. How will she overcome the thorns surrounding her and find her way to happiness?