In 2087 New Eden, genes determine class. A lower-class "Natural" girl breaks into a restricted zone to borrow money for her boyfriend—and is forced to kneel before the most powerful man in the city. He turns out to be her boyfriend's father. After her boyfriend betrays her, she is dragged into a black-market auction. When everyone sees her as prey to be fought over, the untouchable man publicly removes his mask, shields her behind him, and declares: "No one touches my woman."
