Liam Linden is betrayed by his brother Theo Linden and his fiancée. Kicked out, he finds an old courtyard. He discovers a water vat connects to Lucy Monroe in 1980, starting a time-space connection. Liam trades future information and goods for old items from Lucy Monroe, rapidly accumulating wealth. He is repeatedly framed by Theo Linden and Zane Alden, but overcomes dangers with wisdom, preparations, and Isabelle Rivers' support, making villains suffer.