Seven years ago, Claire Franklin, the wife of Nicholas Preston, the richest man in Capital City, eloped with her daughter. In retaliation for the humiliation of forced marriage, she concealed her identity and let her daughter Emily Preston to grow up in poverty, and even pretended to be seriously ill to deceive her into showing filial piety. Emily suffered a lot to save her "mother", but unexpectedly found the truth. At the moment of despair, Nicholas descended like a god, recognizing his daughter and protecting her.