Elsie Hannaway, the theoretical physicist, leads a double life that has finally caught up with her. By day, she works as an adjunct professor, dedicatedly grading labs and teaching thermodynamics, all in the hope of securing tenure. But in her other life, Elsie earns extra income by becoming a fake girlfriend, skillfully adapting herself to fulfill the specific desires of her clients.
This seemingly sweet arrangement takes a drastic turn when her carefully constructed world comes crashing down. It turns out that Jack Smith, the older brother of one of her favorite clients, is not only annoyingly attractive but also the very experimental physicist who destroyed her mentor’s career and tainted the reputation of theorists in general. To make matters worse, Jack now holds a crucial position on the hiring committee at MIT, directly standing between Elsie and her dream job.
Initially prepared for a fierce academic showdown, Elsie finds herself surprised by the unexpected dynamic that unfolds between her and Jack. Despite their conflicting backgrounds, she notices lingering glances and the comfort of being her genuine self whenever she’s around him. Will Elsie’s encounter with this experimentalist tempt her to explore her most guarded theories on love and take the risk of letting down her defenses?
