Everyone has always called Vivian a fool because she takes every word literally. At twenty, she is brought home by David Luciano, New York’s Mafia godfather, and becomes a target for his adopted children, Emily and Ethan. But every scheme backfires: Vivian records what people say, keeps evidence, and follows instructions exactly. When Emily frames her for poisoning and theft, Vivian’s “foolish” habits may be the only thing that saves her.
