Attorney Lucy Kelton (Sandra Bullock) has risen to the top position for one of New York's leading firms, however there's one significant drawback - George Wade (Hugh Grant), the eccentric and remarkably self-centered head of the company. After being at his beck and call 24 hours a day and in a moment of anger, Lucy gives her two weeks notice. But after learning of her replacement's less than noble plans, Lucy is left wondering if she should warn George about his beautiful but calculating new attorney - and whether she should tell him that she has finally realized she's in love with him.