Vivienne Sterling, a brilliant female lawyer based in Manhattan, lost her lawsuit after being framed by colleagues. Heartbroken, she traveled all the way to Carmel to heal. There she fell head over heels for barista Sebastian Thorne at first sight. The two agreed on a three-month contractual romance, yet genuine love gradually blossomed between them. Later, Vivienne rushed back to Manhattan abruptly when her best friend fell into danger. She thought their fleeting relationship was doomed to end. But to her surprise, Sebastian crossed half of America without hesitation, choosing to stay by her side firmly.