Initially rejecting her arranged business marriage, heiress Winona Church reluctantly agrees to the alliance with Evander Groves, only to coincidentally become an employee at his company. As she develops feelings for her doting boss, a public scandal brands her as a mistress, leading her to quit and start a successful career while Evander secretly protects her. After a confrontation with a female rival reveals Evander's true identity, the pair finally dissolve their alliance to begin a genuine, non-contractual relationship.
