In the union of Agnes and Anthony there was no leader and follower: they, equal to each other in intelligence and temperament, liked to be together. They suited each other well as lovers. However, Anthony marries another girl for the sake of the family business. And now, a few years later, having become a widow, he is forced to seek a meeting with Agnes, who unexpectedly became the owner of a large block of shares in his company. Anthony realizes that much of his well-being depends on his former mistress, whom he deeply offended and who may well want revenge. Anthony sees the only way to protect himself by marrying Agnes...