Helena Shaw escapes husband's family mistreatment. Starts Private Kitchen, flourishes. Husband Harrison Jordan, son Mason Jordan's lives fall into chaos. They pester her. Harrison transfers assets, Helena divorces, wins, Jordan assets seized. Mila Landon demands support, Helena refuses. Harrison Jordan dies. Son Mason Jordan begs reconciliation, becomes destitute. Helena severs mother-son bond. Meets Ethan Hayes, develops feelings. Expands Private Kitchen, new, free life.