To pay for her ailing mother's treatment, a brilliant young lawyer accepts money from Daniel, a wealthy heir, and becomes his stand-in lover and his pawn in court. For seven years she chases the first love of his life, shields him from drink and takes the blame for his mistakes. When that first love returns, she is demoted and humiliated, and she quits in heartbreak. She joins the rival firm Sterling and Associates, where her senior, Andrew, has quietly loved her for years.
Without her, the Sterling firm falters, and Daniel realizes he cannot live without her. He chases her to Los Angeles, but she shows him the wedding ring that closes that chapter. Consumed by jealousy, Sophia attacks with a knife and is restrained. In despair, Daniel stabs her to death and goes to prison. Victoria and Andrew team up and reach the summit of their profession.
