Summary
Olivia Sherwood's life is a labyrinth of deception, as she mistakenly believes she has inherited a vast estate from her father, unaware that her funds are being manipulated by the unscrupulous attorney Arnold West, who harbors a sinister ulterior motive. As she navigates her newfound wealth, Olivia falls deeply in love with the affluent Richard Burbank, prompting West's rage and ultimately leading to a dramatic confrontation that exposes the truth. In a desperate attempt to escape West's clutches, Olivia inadvertently causes his demise, and Burbank, having witnessed the entire ordeal, forgives her, leading to their marriage.
Synopsis
Mistakenly believing that she has inherited a large estate from her father, Olivia Sherwood spends money wantonly. In reality, her funds are supplied by unscrupulous attorney Arnold West, whose ulterior motive is to possess her. When she falls in love with wealthy Richard Burbank, West becomes enraged. At a party, West confronts Olivia with the truth and threatens to expose her unless she marries him. Olivia frantically attempts to escape his advances and as West pursues her, he falls down the stairs and breaks his neck. Burbank overhears the entire confrontation and forgives Olivia, and they marry.
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