After the death of her husband, Susan Blackstone's life seemed to come to a standstill. She does not start new relationships, afraid to feel the pain of loss again... Together with her brother-in-law and mother-in-law, Susan manages the affairs of a corporation owned by the family. Her life flows smoothly until Cord Blackstone, her husband’s cousin, whose existence the family tried to forget, returns to the city. From the very first minutes of their acquaintance, Susan is fascinated by this strong and independent man, reminiscent of a dangerous tiger among domestic cats. New love brings the young woman back to life, but her relatives are trying to use her feelings in their business games...