Jewelry clerk Flor has a seven-year engagement with James, a deceitful man who cheats on her. Years ago, James stole credit for saving Flor’s mother— the real hero is his cousin William, a feared mafia boss who has loved Flor since she rescued him in high school. On their wedding, James deserts Flor at the altar. William steps in and proposes, but Flor rejects him over his dangerous reputation. As crises unfold, William repeatedly risks his life to protect her and exposes James’s infidelity. Later, James conspires with the obsessive Serena to kidnap Flor. William suffers severe injuries to save her. Flor finally uncovers the truth about her mother’s accident, abandons the lying James, and embraces William’s decade-long love. The pair overcome all conflicts, settle down and have a daughter.