After losing everything, Nathaniel Barton refuses to stay down. With Sadie Cooper and a circle of friends at his side, he goes up against Trevor Caldwell and Anthony Prescott by means of stock strategy and careful networking. From deal tables to daily run-ins, they get entangled in bankruptcy settlement, corporate plotting, invitation conflicts, and bitter money disputes. Nathaniel ultimately exposes the trap, seeks backing, and sets out to reclaim his place.