Rowena Schumann, following the unexpected death of her husband Albert Schumann, takes over the family company and weaves her spell of deception and control of her grown children who work for her. Rowena is greedy, and profit is all important at the Schumann Company. She is cruel and extremely hard on her employees, and no one, it seems, trusts or likes Rowena. A series of unforeseen events within the family leads to tragedy and heartbreak as Rowena ruthlessly continues her web of control and manipulation. Mysterious events take place. Someone from afar is watching Rowena's daughter Alicia. Rowena's health begins to fail with unforeseen consequence. The family is forced to accept a bitter needless tragedy, but the Schumann family is a resilient lot. Surprises, forgiveness and love emerge as the family struggles to find happiness and move on.