Eli leaves behind billions in hedge funds to enjoy an uncomplicated existence as an ordinary security guard, focusing on raising his adopted son Caleb. His quiet routine shatters when he steps in to rescue high-powered corporate executive Reed Hayes from an aggressive attacker.
Needing a respectable companion to fend off pushy suitors, Reed hires Eli for a fake romantic arrangement, completely unaware of his legendary financial past. As domestic friction turns into genuine affection, Eli must manage boardroom crises without letting his son discover his employer is dating his dad.
