
Clarissa Langley is dissatisfied with Nathan Sterling's mediocrity, becoming dependent on her first love, Brandon Callahan. Their daughter, Yara, dislikes her father and grows close to Brandon. After a car accident, Clarissa is diagnosed with HIV. Nathan seeks the blocker drug but is misunderstood, and the medicine is destroyed. Heartbroken, Nathan returns to his family. Nathan reveals his identity, Clarissa shocked and regretful. Brandon is fired for offending The Heir.