
Vivian Vaughn is forced into a substitute marriage with the comatose Alistair Sterling. Alistair wakes up, furious, but his mother opposes divorce. Vivian is bullied by Serena Sutton and Julian Yates, but Alistair protects her. Julian attempts to murder Alistair, but Vivian takes a knife for him. Serena kidnaps Vivian's mother; Alistair rescues her and sends Serena to Africa. Alistair's ex-girlfriend returns, forcing Vivian to leave. Alistair clears the misunderstanding, and they reconcile.