When black ties and white lies intertwine, what should one do when they find themselves in the grey area? When Carmen meets a boy at one of the many ritzy black-tie parties that her family attends, she's immediately drawn to his piercing gaze and mysterious aura. Once the two of them become acquainted, it's only so long before sparks start dancing. Alessandro has the weight of the world on his shoulders to be the perfect son, and Carmen is the youngest child who's never taken seriously. As they find comfort in each other, they also learn to forge their own paths in life, and to follow their dreams. Despite the tension between their families, including passionate dislike between Alessandro and Carmen's two older brothers, the two quickly find themselves in a world of secret dating, family feuds, and the whirlwind of a breathtaking first love.