A woman discovers the man she was bidding against for a business contract is the wealthy Mr. Lytton, whom she once knew. They compete for a contract under a child's rule that the winner's character will be judged. He deliberately loses, citing a past favor, and proposes continuing their partnership. Later, her friend panics upon learning she had a past encounter with Mr. Lytton, warning that his powerful family would seize custody of her children if they found out, forcing them to send the kids abroad immediately.