Jasper Carter was not fond of studying during his childhood. His mother consequently hired Septimus Royston as his housekeeper. Jasper admired Septimus with various advantages. He began to be self disciplined and eager to study. Jasper secretly vowed to marry Septimus when he grew up. After growing up, Jasper dominated the business world and became the world's richest man. The first thing he did after achieving success was to go to the countryside to marry Septimus.