
Mae Miller transmigrates into the novel. She is determined to divorce her husband. Despite son Finn Landon's opposition, she gains daughter-in-law Yara Grant's support. Mae discovers Leo is Finn and mistress Jean Jennings' child while grandson Aiden is in the countryside. She helps Yara find her real son and encourages her to divorce, forming an alliance. Using foreknowledge, Mae buys land slated for demolition, beginning her counterattack. This attracts the greedy attention of Finn and Jean.