Bertine, a high-born daughter of a marquess, faces an unexpected twist as she is forced to marry a general from an enemy nation, instead of her betrothed. Struggling with rejection and a frosty reception in her new homeland, she embarks on a journey to survive and thrive amidst adversity. Determined to rely on her own strength in a foreign land, she escapes the neglect and humiliation of her new husband's estate. With a budding talent for business and a general known for his fierce reputation, their tale of love and negotiation unfolds against a backdrop of misunderstanding and strategic maneuvering.