Rich and successful, with two lovely children, Robert and Linda Edelman seem to have the perfect marriage. However, beneath the surface lies another story. For years, Linda has suffered violent physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her husband. Finally, she conjures the courage to file for divorce. With the end of their marriage drawing nearer, the real nightmare ensues. Enraged, Robert vows retribution upon the wife who's dared to defy him by hiring a hitman to kill her.