Set in the late 1940s, Zachary “Zach” Amberville, once a daring World War II pilot and now a thriving businessman, finds himself enamored with Nina Stern, a talented woman on his staff. Yet Nina chooses ambition over settling down, leaving Zach heartbroken. Seeking a fresh start, he leaves Manhattan for London, where he is captivated by Lily Davina Adamsfield, a graceful ballerina from an arist...

New York, 1960. Zachary and Lily drift further apart, leading Zachary to reach out to Nina once more. At first Nina resists, but she eventually gives in to his charm and agrees to work for him, with the condition that they have a child together. Meanwhile, Lily finds herself expecting another baby with Cutter, who pressures her to end the pregnancy.

In the present day, Maxi’s relationship with Rocco continues to deepen. She confides in India, sharing both her joy over expecting Rocco’s child and the secret she has yet to reveal—that she is Zachary Amberville’s daughter.

Maxi gives birth to a daughter she names Angelica. At Lily’s urging, she hires a nanny to help care for the child. Tension soon grows in Maxi and Rocco’s marriage as they clash over their lifestyle. Maxi objects to raising their family in Rocco’s modest apartment, while Rocco insists they should not depend on Maxi’s family wealth.