A chance encounter brings together two women at the opposite ends of Istanbul society. Hülya is ambitious, sharp-witted, and desperate to escape a life of poverty, with only her beauty and intellect to make it happen. Neslihan is a gentle, introverted heiress who lives in a golden cage, isolated by the traumatic house fire that took her mother and left her physically scarred. Hülya charms her way into Neslihan’s inner circle, and the naïve rich girl becomes Hülya’s golden key to wealth and privilege.
When faced with sincere devotion from a dedicated young doctor Sarp, Hülya rejects it. Instead, she targets Neslihan’s longtime love, Erim the scion of a powerful corporate empire. For both men, it was attraction at first sight, but for Hülya it was a simple choice. Meanwhile, Neslihan’s trusting nature leaves her completely defenseless as economic ruin pushes her family into a desperate alliance. Neslihan becomes an unwitting victim in a high-stakes trade, while Hülya seizes on the turmoil to push her way to the top. But even the cleverest plans can backfire without warning.
