A Sugar-Coated Trap

Jiang Xueyi is the powerful CEO of the Jiang Group, surrounded by an icy chill year-round. Haunted by an old regret buried deep in her past, she cannot stand to see her employees enjoy happy relationships. She issues a blanket ban on office romances, and whenever she is in a bad mood, she makes the entire staff work overtime. Everyone walks on eggshells around her, trying to keep her happy.

One day, while out for a stroll, she meets Liu Ning, who is selling candied hawthorns from a street stall. She is instantly captivated, and a crack forms in the heart she has kept frozen for years. From then on, she is distracted all day long. Liu Ning seems to fall for her at first sight, presenting her with a diamond ring and making a promise. But from the very beginning, his romantic gestures conceal a scheme. He is deeply in love with Zhong Yuxin, and to raise money for her medical bills, he willingly becomes a pawn, deceiving Jiang Xueyi for her money.

Zhong Yuxin has given her whole heart to her childhood friend, Zhou Ye. She accepts the money Liu Ning offers only to build up the courage to approach the one she has always loved. She has no idea that the Zhou Ye she longs for is actually Su Heng, the general manager Jiang Xueyi trusts most. In public, Su Heng is a gentle, considerate male best friend who quietly stays by Jiang Xueyi's side. In private, he is consumed by ambition, determined to possess both the empire and the woman he desires. He secretly uses Liu Ning and Zhong Yuxin as pieces in a game, laying plans to seize control from Jiang Xueyi.

Fate creates a cruel tangle of crossed affections. Liu Ning finally sees Zhong Yuxin's selfishness and comes to his senses. He falls sincerely in love with Jiang Xueyi and wants to return to her and make amends. But at that very moment, Jiang Xueyi uncovers every deception, including Su Heng's double identity.

A love that came too late meets trust shattered beyond repair. In the end, everyone's obsessions come to nothing.