Fiona Vance endures seven years of an empty marriage to Arthur Sterling. In public, he treats her like a mere subordinate, concealing his hypocrisy and six secret lovers. As a legal expert, Fiona secretly gets Arthur to sign a separation agreement that strips him of all assets. On their wedding anniversary, she tricks the unsuspecting Arthur into signing divorce documents. When Arthur’s family threatens her and his betrayal is laid bare, Fiona submits irrefutable proof of his affairs. With assistance from Julian Thorne, the court finalizes their divorce. Arthur is left completely broke. Fiona claims substantial wealth, walks away elegantly from her broken marriage, and embarks on a brand-new life alongside Julian.