Clarence Lovell, the golden boy of Sunnyside University, is cold and aloof to everyone except for Laura Sullivan, a medical student from the slums. He falls for her at first sight.He continues to pursue her despite her repeated rejections and nearly loses his life for her.When they eventually get together, Laura believes he isn't the wealthy heir everyone perceives him to be, but rather an ordinary man.Four years later, she accidentally learns the cruel truth—his pursuit of her had all started as a bet, and he'd even lied about his identity. Hence, she walks away without hesitation and leaves him for good.