Eliza, the Countess of Elizascoshord, is a seventeen-year-old heiress and businesswoman, one of the wealthiest in the country. Unlike the typical lady of her standing, Eliza has a unique personality. She has a beloved best friend, the kind and beautiful Marchioness Alfina. One night at a social gathering, Eliza witnesses Alfina being publicly humiliated by her fiancé, who declares their engagement is over. Enraged, Eliza intervenes, shouting, "Don't you dare! You're the one unfit for Alfina, you idiot!" Eliza's impulsive action sends events spiraling in an unexpected direction.