Emerald Carlisle knew his father was going to do everything in their power to prevent marrying Kit Fairfax, a young painter without resources. In fact, their commitment was merely a strategy to help Kit to raise money.

Tom Brodie, a lawyer of his father, he knew his duty was to bribe the groom and to reason with her ​​daughter. Unfortunately, apart from Emerald was pretty smart. Tom had already gotten help her escape alleging that the easiest way to follow a runaway heiress was where he wanted to take. And, after spending a few days with Emerald, Tom was beginning to conclude that it could persuade him to take it anywhere ...Including the altar!