When Emma Lawson, a young and dedicated social worker, receives a phone call from a prestigious law firm, she's stunned to learn she's the unexpected heir to the vast fortune of Jonathan Kingsley, a billionaire philanthropist she once met in passing. The inheritance comes with a peculiar stipulation: Emma must reside for one year in Kingsley Manor, the sprawling estate, alongside Jonathan's family, who were all overlooked in the will. As Emma steps into the opulent world of the Kingsleys, she finds herself entangled in a web of envy and deception. The children, led by the cunning and beautiful Victoria, view Emma as an unwelcome intruder, while the mother, a former Hollywood starlet with a taste for drama, sees her as a threat to her luxurious lifestyle. Amidst the backstabbing and power plays, Emma's only solace is found in the company of the youngest son, Alexander, whose disdain for his family's antics matches her own. Their alliance blossoms into a passionate romance that could change the dynamics of the inheritance game. But with the clock ticking and the family's greed growing more dangerous, Emma must navigate the dangerous world of wealth and influence to secure her future. With each passing day, the manor reveals its secrets, and Emma learns that the greatest challenge isn't winning the game—it's surviving it.
Contemporary
