Barton, chairman, was betrayed by sworn brother Huxley and fiancée Rowan. Family destroyed, he died. Reborn in 1989 at his engagement, Barton exposes Rowan's pregnancy with Huxley's child, breaks engagement, saving sister Anya. Using memories, he befriends ally Crystal Lynn, foresees disaster, saving father and brother-in-law, accumulates capital via cashmere business. Facing Huxley's schemes, Barton founds Saren Dairy, leads herdsmen to prosperity.