Nathaniel Reed, husband of the blind heiress Eleanor Sterling, plots with the Sterlings' adopted daughter Sabrina Cole to stage a fatal crash that kills William Sterling and seizes the family wealth. Mounting suspicions drive Sabrina's brother, Oliver Cole, to investigate. Torn after discovering their affair and deadly scheme, he secretly protects Eleanor. Nathaniel and Sabrina plot again to kill Eleanor for insurance money. But Eleanor has regained her sight. Overhearing their plan, she plays blind and works with her best friend, Fiona Gallagher, to gather evidence. After the group drives a wedge between the lovers, a desperate Nathaniel kidnaps his daughter to force Eleanor to surrender her shares. Just in time, Oliver and Fiona arrive to save her.
