Loretta, bearing the burden of her mother's secret affair, has endured a life filled with isolation and disdain. However, a glimmer of hope emerges when she is presented with an unexpected proposal of marriage from Bartol, a self-made man elevated to nobility through his own achievements. Suspicious of Bartol's intentions regarding her noble lineage, Loretta finds herself torn between doubt and the genuine admiration he shows for her abilities. As their relationship blossoms into something more intimate, Loretta grapples with conflicting emotions, unsure of the depth of their connection.