Detective Lance Brodin, distrusts women in general, and rich women in particular. After he informs Cecilia Drummond of her parent's death, she crumples in his arms.
Later when attempts are made on her life, Lance is assigned to get close to her, romance and protect her, but she's headstrong. She hears what he says but then does what she wants. Concerned she'll be killed on his watch, he tries to control the situation by controlling her.
Cecilia takes over running her father's company, but has she made herself the next target? When Cecilia's twin sister is killed, Lance tries again to convince her of the danger. Will he convince her in time? And will she ever believe he's fallen in love with her or will she think it's another attempt to emotionally control her?