A cruel April Fools stunt shatters Vivian's faith when she discovers Giovanni, her underworld husband, and the two men from her past arranged a sham split to impress Violet, the girl he never forgot. Vivian makes the separation permanent and leaves him behind. As Giovanni pursues an illusion, she finds devotion and protection with Dominic, a powerful Don. When Giovanni finally sees Vivian expecting a child and flourishing without him, his allies are ruined, Violet vanishes with their fortune, and regret comes far too late.