Maynard Chance has made his first million by the time he graduates with his MBA. Driven by business and the challenge of making money, he has no interest in socializing or the company of women until he sees Laura at a charity fundraiser. One look and he knows he must have this woman for his lifetime companion. Laura is equally attracted and things go smoothly for the young couple until a deep secret in Maynard's family comes to light that can destroy their relationship. Maynard is determined to overcome the problem but Laura's parents go to great lengths to separate them. Maynard refuses to back down, even though things look hopeless. For the first time in his life he experiences real fear as it looks like this is one challenge he may not be able to overcome.