A woman discovers a wounded man, a fugitive, hiding in her home. To keep his condition secret from her company's board, she offers him a job as her personal security. The man initially refuses, citing his high price and own troubles, but she insists and names her price. When he states his wish for revenge against a powerful enemy, she confidently reveals she leads that very organization, Global Finance. They strike a deal for three months of his service, while she asserts her new authority as chairwoman over the skeptical board, setting the stage for a dangerous alliance.