Cora Sutton encounters Julian Hawthorne, believing he drove her father to his death. Julian forces her into marriage by threatening her grandparents. Cora escapes with Julian's mother's help. Cora rescues Julian from a kidnapping. After their marriage, Julian discovers his uncle caused Cora's father's death. The truth revealed, Cora lets go of her hatred and willingly says 'I do.' She lives peacefully with Julian and her grandparents.