Zara Sterling, Shen heir, defies Pearl, marries Zane Carter, social climber, hiding identity. Clashes with Gloria. Zane has affair with Mia Lane, Gordon's daughter. Mia pregnant; Zane brings her home as "cousin". Zara and Mia give birth; Gloria favors Mia. Zara discovers the affair. Pearl arrives. Zara and Pearl expose Zara's heir identity; Zane and Gordon dismissed. Zara wins divorce; Zane loses assets, Gordon imprisoned, Mia flees. Zara regains custody and control.
