As the CEO of a billion-dollar empire, Arthur Sterling chose to live as a homeless ascetic during a ten-year mourning period for his late mother. Over this decade, he sponsored two impoverished students. He never expected one of them, Valerie Thorne, to be so obsessed with wealth and status. Despising his homeless appearance, she publicly humiliated him at her graduation banquet to curry favor with the elites. Only Clara Hayes, the other sponsored student, stepped up to defend him. Seeing Valerie Thorne's true colors, Arthur Sterling was deeply disappointed but incredibly grateful for Clara Hayes's loyalty. After reclaiming his position as CEO, he returned to put the ungrateful backstabber, Valerie Thorne, in her place, ensuring she paid the price she deserved.
