In a modern metropolis of the early 1930s, a young woman named Mary finds herself caught between her ambitions and a whirlwind romance. Working as a secretary at a prominent real estate firm, her life takes an unexpected turn when a handsome and wealthy executive, the sophisticated yet selfish Larry, sets his sights on her. At first, Mary is drawn to his glamorous lifestyle, but she soon realizes that behind the facade lie dark secrets and a toxic emotional connection.