Under His Skin

In the midst of a scandal that threatens one of Europe's most prominent banks, the stakes are high, and the truth is elusive. William JB De la Roche, a sharp and ambitious lawyer, is brought in to lead the legal defense. With his tall frame, blue eyes that seem to pierce through lies, and a reputation for winning against all odds, William is confident that he can untangle the case’s web of deceit. But when the situation proves more intricate than anticipated, a new ally is brought on board—Dr. Margaux Hawthorne.

Margaux is no ordinary consultant. A young, alluring psychiatrist with green eyes and an uncanny ability to read people, she specializes in digging beneath the surface of the human mind. Her task goes beyond typical psychological analysis: she’s there to help William and his team understand the motivations and vulnerabilities of everyone involved. From judges and witnesses to the accused bank executives themselves, Margaux provides strategic insight on how to manipulate perceptions, anticipate reactions, and exploit psychological weaknesses.

At first, Margaux and William clash. Her methods seem unorthodox, her insights unsettlingly deep. But as she slowly peels back the layers of the case, exposing not only the flaws in their opposition but also hidden truths about those they’re defending, William starts to see the brilliance in her approach.

As they strategize, pulling strings from behind the scenes and setting traps for the unwitting, their partnership becomes more than just professional. Late nights turn into moments of unspoken understanding, and the boundaries between lawyer and psychiatrist blur in ways they never anticipated.

Yet, as the case reaches its resolution, something shifts between them, leaving them to confront the possibility that what has grown between them might be more than just camaraderie.