Unimpressed by his mother's new companion, shrewd Italian billionaire Dante Leonetti is determined to oust the cuckoo from his castle. After all, what could this beautiful, intelligent young woman want with his family other than a slice of their fortune?

Topaz 'Topsy' Marshall's search for her father brought her into Dante's world, now she's experiencing Leonetti's ferocious reputation first hand. Knowing Dante thinks she's a gold–digger, she is shocked when he turns on his legendary charm. Dante is determined to seduce the truth from her lips and Topsy must do everything in her power to resist.