'While her father lies in hospital, Gabriella is trying to save the family company from debt collectors. There is only one person she can turn to: Vinn Venadicci, the son of one of her old servants. Seeing his face reminds her painfully of all the hardship she made him go through when they were children. Now Vinn is a rich man, and in exchange for his help he asks for Gabriella's hand in marriage! He must still hate her. This marriage is for vengeance!' (Publication summary)