Sophie’s step-father Gregory Henderson is a highly esteemed diplomat. Though he is not her real father, Sophie is very thankful to him for giving her and her mother Susan a home and is devoted to him. During a family vacation at the Bahamas, Sophie and her step-sister Stella meet charming, young Stan Malloy and his domineering uncle Reid Griffith, of the billion dollar Griffith Enterprises.
On returning, Stella and Stan continue seeing each other. One day, they both are involved in an incident at a seedy night-club. Sophie, to protect their father’s image, lies to the press about Stella being at the night-club, saying she was at home. So, nothing is revealed, everyone is safe… – or so Sophie thinks…
Little does Sophie realize that her one lie could have far-reaching consequences for everybody, including her… especially her – in fact, so much so that her whole life is turned upside down…