Sophie was enjoying a warm summer evening with family when her grandmother, Evelyn, stood to make a stunning announcement. To receive her inheritance, Sophie had to get married—within a month—before Evelyn’s 70th birthday. The room fell into stunned silence. Sophie, fiercely independent and devoted to her career, was blindsided.
Evelyn’s voice echoed with disappointment: “You’ve forgotten our family values.” Sophie tried to reason, but her grandmother wouldn’t budge—no marriage, no money. Furious and hurt, Sophie fled to her car, replaying every word. But instead of crumbling, she turned her anger into resolve.
Determined to meet the deadline, Sophie dove into the dating world—with disastrous results. One date believed the moon landing was fake; another brought his pet snake. Finally, in a moment of desperation, she asked her loyal assistant, Steven, to pose as her boyfriend. To her surprise, he said yes.
Their weekend getaway was meant to be an act—but became something more. Between marshmallow fires and clumsy fishing, real feelings surfaced. Afraid of her own heart, Sophie pushed him away, only to realize too late what she’d lost. At Evelyn’s party, she spoke from the heart. Steven returned—and Evelyn, softened, gave her blessing. The inheritance was hers, but Sophie had found something far richer: true love.