Ivan "Vanya" Kirillovich Pravdin never expected to fall in love when he went to law school. He just wanted time away from his father and their oppressive family business. However, fate had other plans. 

He can't help but be attracted to Persephone Peterson, the beautiful young woman that sits next to him in his Contracts class. Her unusual name and strong constitution are intriguing. Unfortunately, his family business is getting in the way of the relationship he wants to pursue with her. Will Vanya be able to reconcile obligations to his family with his new love?