Curk Hayward is a young millionaire engaged to a girl of his same social class due to financial and family pressures; his destiny seems unalterable. But one day he meets Evora Brown and some doubts begin to occur. She is a simple, calm girl, who always gives without expecting anything in return. Curk establishes a relationship with Evora that will give much to talk about and will put in danger both their reputations and plans.