
To save her bullied brother, Annabelle Norwood turns to Frederick Belgrave—the elite lawyer who once sponsored her education. A single night shatters their boundaries. Frederick, ruthless in court but quietly protective, shields her from the storm beneath the powerful Whitcombe family. What begins as cold mercy slowly spirals into something deeper, dangerous, forbidden, and impossible to undo.
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EP 1-A Night of Bargains
Annabelle and Frederick's relationship takes a dramatic turn when she offers herself to him in exchange for legal help for her bullied brother, leading to a heated confrontation about their night together and the true nature of their connection.Will Frederick agree to help Annabelle's brother, or is their relationship doomed to remain transactional?

EP 2-Desperate Plea
Annabelle Norwood, in a desperate attempt to save her bullied brother, turns to Frederick Belgrave, the elite lawyer who once sponsored her education. Despite his initial reluctance, she manages to persuade him to help her, leveraging their past connection and her dire situation. The tension between them is palpable, especially after a wild night that has left Frederick visibly annoyed but still protective. The episode ends with Frederick agreeing to drive Annabelle back to First Academy, hinting at unresolved emotions and past events between them.What will Frederick do when he meets Annabelle's sister at First Academy?

EP 3-Betrayal and Revenge
Annabelle confronts Mabel about her betrayal in court, leading to a heated exchange where past grievances and current tensions come to a head, revealing the deep emotional scars left by the Whitcombe family's actions.Will Annabelle's quest for justice push her into a dangerous confrontation with the Whitcombe family?

EP 4-Deals and Betrayals
Annabelle confronts Frederick about a potential deal with the opposing side, revealing her distrust and desperation to save her brother, while Frederick's ambiguous response hints at his complex motives.Will Frederick ultimately side with Annabelle or succumb to the Whitcombe family's influence?

EP 5-A Deal with Conditions
Annabelle negotiates a deal with Frederick, offering eight thousand dollars but requesting his protection for her family, leading to a tense exchange where Frederick challenges her to prove her worth.Will Frederick agree to protect Annabelle and her family in exchange for her services?

EP 6-Confrontation at Uplake Avenue Park
Annabelle confronts Nathaniel at Uplake Avenue Park after discovering he's involved in a fight and has been harassing her sister Susanna. The situation escalates when Frederick Belgrave intervenes, reminding Nathaniel of the legal consequences of his actions and the dishonor he brings to the Whitcombe family.Will Nathaniel heed Frederick's warning, or will his reckless behavior lead to even graver consequences?

EP 7-Desperate Measures
Annabelle confronts her brother about his reckless fight with Nathaniel, revealing their dire situation under the Whitcombe family's tyranny. Frederick steps in to help, offering money and advice to keep them safe, hinting at deeper trouble if their connection is discovered.Will Frederick's protection be enough to shield Annabelle and her brother from the Whitcombe family's wrath?

EP 8-Desperate Measures
Annabelle faces familial backlash when her sister Susanna discovers her secret arrangement with lawyer Frederick Belgrave, leading to a heated confrontation about sacrifice and survival.Will Annabelle choose family over Frederick's help, or will she continue down a dangerous path to save her brother?

EP 9-A Misunderstood Job Application
Annabelle Norwood applies for a bartending job but is mistaken for a different role due to her appearance, leading to an awkward encounter with the manager. Meanwhile, Frederick Belgrave dismisses social media distractions, unaware that Annabelle is being objectified online at her new job.Will Frederick discover Annabelle's vulnerable situation at the bar and step in to protect her?

EP 10-Forbidden Desires and Clashing Wills
Annabelle takes on a risky part-time job to pay her brother's hospital bills, leading to a heated confrontation with Frederick, who is furious about her choices and the disrespect he feels.Will Frederick's protective instincts push Annabelle away or draw them closer into a dangerous liaison?

EP 11-A Costly Request
Annabelle asks Frederick for financial help to cover her brother's medical bills, leading to a tense exchange where Frederick's frustration with being treated like an ATM surfaces, revealing the transactional nature of their relationship.Will Frederick continue to support Annabelle, or is their arrangement about to reach its breaking point?

EP 12-Bloody Confession
Mabel confesses to lying under oath due to pressure and expresses deep regret, leading to a chaotic confrontation where she attempts to flee but ultimately collapses in a bloody scene, revealing Frederick's unexpected affectionate side as he comforts her.Will Mabel survive and reveal who forced her to lie under oath?

EP 13-Desperate Measures
Annabelle is hospitalized with severe bleeding, and a mysterious man claims to be her boyfriend while Frederick steps in as her attorney, hinting at a deeper connection between the accident and an ongoing case.Will Frederick uncover the truth behind Annabelle's accident and the mysterious man's identity?

EP 14-Painful Confrontation
Annabelle confronts Frederick about his cold behavior after their intimate encounter, revealing her hurt and anger while he remains aloof, hinting at deeper unresolved tensions between them.Will their heated confrontation ignite a new spark or drive them further apart?

EP 15-Deliberate Danger
Annabelle faces escalating threats as the Vexley family plans to sue her for harassment, while Frederick reveals the car crash was no accident but a deliberate act linked to Nathaniel's father, heightening the danger surrounding her.Will Annabelle heed Frederick's warning before it's too late?

EP 16-Jealousy and Misunderstandings
Annabelle confronts Frederick about his past flings, leading to a heated argument about trust and jealousy, while Frederick asserts his dominance by controlling her food choices during her recovery.Will Annabelle and Frederick be able to overcome their trust issues and rekindle their relationship?

EP 17-Professor's Secret
Annabelle's brother is caught faking illness to skip Professor Strathmore's class, only to reveal a shocking personal connection—the professor claims Annabelle is his girlfriend, raising questions about their relationship and his mysterious behavior.What is the true nature of Professor Strathmore's relationship with Annabelle?

EP 18-Tensions and Confrontations
Annabelle's encounter with a mysterious man sparks jealousy and confusion, leading to a heated confrontation with Frederick. As tensions rise, the dynamics between Annabelle, Frederick, and the mysterious stranger become increasingly complicated, hinting at deeper conflicts and unresolved feelings.Will Annabelle's growing web of relationships lead to an explosive revelation in the next episode?

EP 19-Power Play and Witness Tampering
Frederick Belgrave uses his wealth and influence to intimidate Annabelle's adversaries, moving her hospital room without consent and threatening her family with legal consequences. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as Mabel's mother accuses Annabelle of witness tampering, complicating the already fragile situation.Will Frederick's ruthless tactics protect Annabelle or push her deeper into danger?

EP 20-The Mysterious Visitor
Annabelle recalls a mysterious woman at the hospital who claimed to be her sister, leading to a protective instinct during an accident, while Frederick manipulates her brother's testimony to protect her from harassment accusations.Who is the mysterious woman and what does she want with Annabelle?