In this sequel to "Arcadia Deception", city dwellers are safe, thanks to Cadence Shields and her friends. The threat of oppression is over, yet people remain hesitant to change their lives of leisure. They want Arcadia to continue taking care of them. Cadie and her brother Jack work on a plan to help them lead their own lives.With her children occupied with work, Lila embarks on her own journey towards self-sufficiency. A wellness retreat offers a chance to heal, but at a cost. Cadie must decide between saving society and rescuing her mother before it's too late.