Wendy Shaw, the stunning heiress, is bathing, when a subordinate bursts in—her childhood savior has been found, living as a beggar. Without hesitation, Wendy sets out. What happens next stuns everyone. The bully Buck Wayne knocks the bowl from Theodore Lee’s hands as he begs. Theodore’s eyes darken at the fatal challenge, poison already in hand. Suddenly, Wendy appears, breathtaking, and kneels to propose to Theodore. Moved by her beauty and gratitude, he agrees and follows her home. Her family is furious. For their heiress to marry a beggar is a disgrace! They give her an ultimatum: abandon him or be exiled. Theodore warns, "Make us leave, and you’ll regret it!"
