Illicit love, three babies, secrets, lies, guilt, and regret. Has the Hunter household tempted fate by being too happy with their finances, their social standing and their elaborate palace home? Brock and Emma Ackerman continue to serve as the Hunter's closest confidants and servants. The Hunters have taken their place in the upper echelon of society's rich and famous. They draw Emma and Brock deeper into their hidden lives.
Alice and Joseph grow further apart as Joseph becomes more interested in his work than his family. Alice is becoming somewhat bored with her society matron role and decides to take a vacation while her husband is traveling. When she meets a famous artist who is drawn to her and does a painting of her on the beach, she feels a strong romantic connection like never before.
Joseph is inextricably drawn to a beautiful, smart, sexy, beguiling woman in England while visiting one of his factories. The plot thickens, as they say.
Emma and Brock are appalled at their lack of backbone in bringing all the wrongdoings to light, and their lives are overshadowed by the secrets they are keeping. It is a heavy burden; will they crack under the pressure or steadfastly serve their employers?