Wendy Suhl, the supposed heiress of the Suhl family, faces rejection and ridicule from her foster brothers, who now favor Lulu, a sponsored poor student. After Wendy pushes away soup Lulu made, tensions escalate, and her eldest brother Grant sides with Lulu, questioning Wendy's attitude. Feeling betrayed and isolated, Wendy confronts the loss of her family's affection and questions Grant's love for her. Meanwhile, her aging grandfather urges Wendy to secure her future with Axel, who has persistently proposed. Determined to regain control, Wendy declares she will reclaim everything she lost and agrees to marry Axel, setting a decisive new course.