Uniquely gifted Solomon Gage, taken in as a child by the head of the richest Sheffield clan, becomes the faithful bodyguard and right hand of his patron Donald Sheffield, or simply Don. Solomon is indispensable: he masterfully rids the family of problems through force or diplomacy, or both. Don's sons, jealous of their father's "stepchild", seize the first opportunity to gain independence and get rid of Solomon forever. However, their inept machinations turn into tragedy, and in order to save Don and his loved ones, Solomon has to risk not only his position, but also his life.