Plot
18-year-old Noah moves from Florida to London with her mother Ella, who has married wealthy businessman William. In their new home, Noah meets William’s son Nick, a rebellious but successful young man. The two clash immediately and agree to stay away from each other.
At a family event, Noah discovers Nick is not just a spoiled rich kid—he built his own wealth through an app. Later, after an argument, he abandons her on the roadside, but sends his valet to retrieve her. Instead, Noah has him take her to Nick’s party, where she witnesses his reckless lifestyle. When she unknowingly drinks a spiked drink, Nick saves her and violently confronts the man responsible, revealing a darker side to him. He also notices Noah has a figure-eight knot tattoo, hinting at her troubled past.
Noah’s life becomes more complicated when she learns her boyfriend Dan cheated on her with her best friend Haley. In her anger, she forces Nick to take her to a racing event he attends. There, Noah surprises everyone by proving she has strong driving skills, taught to her by her father. Nick offers to help her get revenge by staging a photo of them kissing. Their plan works, but the fake kiss quickly turns real as their attraction grows.
Nick becomes involved in a dangerous race and fight deal with violent excon Ronnie. When Noah takes Nick’s place in the race, she wins, but Ronnie is furious, leading to a brutal fight. She has a panic attack, revealing she has trauma connected to violence, darkness, and confined spaces—stemming from abuse by her father.
As Nick and Noah grow closer, Noah learns more about Nick’s family: his mother is a recovered alcoholic, and his sister Maddie is only accessible to him if he avoids violence. Despite their efforts to stay away from trouble, their bond deepens and they eventually become intimate. Meanwhile, Dan arrives in London unexpectedly, but Noah rejects him and chooses Nick, further cementing their relationship.
Ronnie’s threats escalate. Noah and Nick travel to Ibiza for Nick’s birthday, but his violent instincts surface again, pushing Noah away. Back in London, Nick’s ex, Anna, and her friends trap Noah in a cupboard, triggering a severe panic attack and traumatic flashbacks. Nick rescues and comforts her, and she finally opens up about her father’s attempt to kill her.
Soon, Nick’s best friend Lion is attacked, and a detective investigation reveals a horrifying truth: Ronnie is working with Noah’s father, who has been released from prison and is hunting Noah down. She is kidnapped by the two, who demand a million-dollar ransom. Nick tracks them down using the GPS from his car, that Ronnie’s stole.
A violent confrontation breaks out, and Nick is stabbed, but he refuses to stop fighting for Noah. She is forced to flee at gunpoint with her father, leading to a dangerous car chase. Nick deliberately crashes his car to stop them, injuring himself further. The police arrive, and Noah escapes, rushing to Nick as he collapses unconscious.
Six weeks later, both recover and remain together. Although their parents suspect something romantic between them, they dismiss it. The story ends with Noah and Nick sharing a romantic kiss underwater, confirming their relationship.
