The story revolves around Jemma Chan, a high school student and daughter of a wealthy family, who is being forced to marry Ryan Park, the son of another wealthy family, as per their parents' agreement. Jemma is unhappy with this arrangement and breaks up with Ryan. She then pays Jordan Gates, a poor but kind student, $1,000 to pretend to be her boyfriend for 30 days, in order to get Ryan off her back.
As they spend more time together, Jemma and Jordan develop real feelings for each other. However, their relationship is put to the test when Jemma's father discovers the truth about Jordan's background and disapproves of their relationship.
Despite the challenges, Jemma's father eventually comes to understand and respect Jemma's choices, and Jemma and Jordan are able to be together. The story ends on a romantic note, with Jemma and Jordan sharing a tender moment on Valentine's Day.
Throughout the story, themes of love, family, and social status are explored, highlighting the difficulties of navigating relationships and family expectations in a high-pressure environment.
1. Jemma's birthday is on January 13th.
2. Ryan gives Jemma roses and concert tickets as a gift.
3. Jemma breaks up with Ryan because he doesn't treat her right.
4. Jemma's dad wants her to marry Ryan because of his family's wealth.
5. Jemma tells her dad that she has a new boyfriend named Jordan Gates.
6. Jemma's dad believes that Jordan Gates is a member of the wealthy Gates family.
7. Jordan and Jemma sign a contract to pretend to be boyfriend and girlfriend for 30 days.
8. Jordan and Jemma agree to meet up every weekend and take pictures together on social media.
9. Jordan spends all his money on a BTS concert ticket and a cherry blossom necklace for Jemma.
10. Jemma's dad finds out that Jordan is not a member of the wealthy Gates family.
11. Jemma's dad is angry and tells Jemma that she will be disowned if she doesn't marry Ryan.
12. Jemma tells her dad that she wants to open her own art gallery.
13. Jemma's dad introduces her to a billionaire's son, Brian, as a potential husband.
14. Jemma is not interested in Brian and tells her dad that she wants to make her own choices.
15. Jemma's dad gives Jordan $10,000 to break up with Jemma, but Jordan refuses the money.
16. Jemma realizes that she loves Jordan and wants to be with him.
17. Jemma and Jordan become a real couple on Valentine's Day.