Harold, recovering from a serious knife wound, arrives at Elise's place during a pouring rain. Despite his injury and lack of support after being framed and abandoned by HR, Elise offers help but insists on independence. Facing loneliness and failed blind dates, Elise proposes a marriage of convenience to Harold to end her search for companionship and provide stability for her young daughter, Lily. Harold agrees but sets clear terms that the marriage is purely formal and can be dissolved if either finds true love or success. Their uneasy alliance begins with an uncertain future ahead.