Hugh Grant plays billionaire George Wade, who depends on his brilliant attorney, Lucy Kelson (Sandra Bullock), to not only run his company but his life, too. George treats Lucy more like a nanny than a lawyer � and finally Lucy Kelson has had enough. George agrees to let her out of her contract but only if she finds a replacement. Lucy hires an ambitious young lawyer (Alicia Witt), but when she is set to leave, George realizes that he may be in love with her.