Easton Locke, a live-in son-in-law, suffers bullying from the Sterling family. His wealthy businessman father, Desmond Locke, appears to test him. Easton acknowledges his father and is kicked out. Father and son start their business. They take in May Albright, a village teacher. They face harassment from the Sterling family, local thugs, and Ken Grant, a second-generation official. Easton navigates crises, founds Summit Electronics, and marries May Albright.