Raised in a devout and conservative religious family, Ruby, a business student, was once engaged to wealthy heir Jake. She soon discovers the engagement is nothing but a scheme—Jake only uses her to manipulate Alaric and seize his family inheritance. Devastated by the betrayal, Ruby breaks free from her old self with her friends’ support. She often visits the private club owned by the mature and steady Alaric, and the two gradually fall in love, embarking on a controversial cross‑age romance defying public prejudice. consumed by jealousy, Jake spreads vicious rumors about their relationship. Meanwhile, Beatrix, Alaric’s long-absent ex-wife, returns and teams up with others to repeatedly sabotage and persecute Ruby. Through all the turmoil, Alaric stands firmly by Ruby’s side. Jake eventually repents, and the couple resolves all conflicts. As they prepare for their wedding, Ruby’s conservative mother strongly disapproves of her wedding dress, but Alaric’s family defends her and settles the dispute. After their marriage, the couple enjoys sweet days, until Beatrix hires assassins to launch a deadly attack on them. After surviving the fatal crisis and putting an end to all troubles, Ruby conceives a daughter. All former conflicts are resolved, and her friends also find their own happiness. Breaking free from the shackles of her original family and secular bias, Ruby finally spends a peaceful and fulfilling life with Alaric.
