Eve renounces personal prestige to marry Julian, pouring her soul into sculpting timeless marble works for his boutique studio. For five grueling years, Julian attributes all ninety-nine of her creations to his scheming mistress Serena, driving Eve's working hand to near-paralysis while demanding nonstop production even through her secret pregnancy.
When Eve overhears Julian arranging medication to terminate her unborn baby and protect the mistress's reputation, her last ember of affection dies. Fleeing across the country to rehabilitate her nerve damage, Eve builds a celebrated solo atelier, determined to protect her child and strip the art world imposters bare.
