
Yara Warren is made Empress by the Empress Dowager. Emperor Julian Sterling, saved by Yara, falls in love. The Empress Dowager forces Julian Sterling to marry Yara. Julian resists Yara, unaware she's the woman he loves. Empress Dowager provokes conflict between Yara and Noble Consort Helena Langley. Julian defends Yara. Julian drinks aphrodisiac wine to attract Yara. The Empress Dowager is furious.