Sophia Grant, a powerful and meticulous businesswoman in her late 30s, has everything under control in her corporate life. She runs one of the top marketing firms in the country, and nothing seems to shake her. However, her personal life is in constant chaos. The hectic schedule leaves her little time for household chores, so she decides to hire someone to manage her mansion’s day-to-day operations.
Enter Michael, a humble but confident man in his late twenties, who has been working as a professional housekeeper for years. He’s efficient, organized, and discreet. From the moment he steps into her sprawling home, there’s an unusual dynamic between the two—Sophia notices his quiet demeanor and meticulous nature, while Michael is immediately struck by her aura of authority and elegance.
At first, their interactions are strictly professional. Michael follows a rigid routine, and Sophia barely acknowledges him beyond instructions for the house’s upkeep. Despite his relatively low position, Michael carries himself with a sense of self-worth that Sophia finds unsettling, if not slightly intriguing.
One evening, as she’s working late in her home office, Sophia notices Michael still working in the kitchen. The tension between them builds in the quiet space. She walks in, breaking the silence.
“You work hard, Michael,” she says, surprising even herself with the uncharacteristic comment.
Michael looks up, his eyes meeting hers for the first time in more than just passing. “So do you, Ms. Grant.”
Sophia feels a flutter of something unfamiliar, but she quickly dismisses it. This is just a professional relationship, she reminds herself. But that one moment of connection leaves a crack in the seemingly impenetrable wall between them.
Don’t miss Episode 2.
