Vivian, a fallen heiress and maritime heir, was drugged by her stepmother and Colin five years ago. She leapt into the sea to protect her honour and was rescued by Hank, the legendary Ghost Captain. Their night together left her raising daughter Lila alone. Now Vivian returns to reclaim her grandfather’s empire, but revised trust rules require a legal spouse. At the harbour she hires Hank, disguised as a poor salvage worker, for a contract marriage—and Lila instantly recognises her father.