When jewelry appraiser Lin Shen encounters a mysterious antique pocket watch at an auction, she is drawn into a transnational smuggling case. After discovering that the watch hides a secret about her late mother, she is forced to work with Lu Chen, a rising business tycoon who has influence on both sides of the law. As they clash over antiques and human nature, the two go from testing each other to risking their lives for one another, unaware that every encounter has been part of a carefully planned scheme. When the truth comes to light, she must choose between love and revenge, while the unseen hand pulling the strings pushes them toward an even deeper abyss.
