Max Bell, deeply devoted to his wife Ava Hunt, is utterly disillusioned after her betrayal. Heartbroken, he joins the covert Dragon Project, dedicating himself to national scientific research. When Ava learns of his departure, she is consumed by regret and tries desperately to win him back—but Max refuses. Instead, he accepts an arranged marriage with his childhood sweetheart, Mia Cole, and the two build a happy life together.
