Female

At her mansion party, Alison grows tired of men courting her for money. She hides her status by dressing down and escapes the crowd to seek real romance. She heads to an amusement park, hoping for a chance encounter that is less about power and leverage.

At the amusement park’s shooting gallery, Alison chooses a man for a light fling. They enjoy themselves, but he refuses her invitation to go home with her. The flirtation leaves her curious about ordinary, unpressured romance.

The next day at her factory, Alison and the man she met discover each other again. He is Jim Thorne, the gifted engineer she has hired away from a rival. Their professional dynamic sharpens into mutual curiosity.

Alison invites Jim to her mansion to discuss his plans for the company, then tries to seduce him. He rejects the advances, insisting their relationship remain professional. The power balance shifts as Alison confronts her own vulnerability.

Annoyed by rejection, Alison turns to her assistant Pettigew. He suggests that men respond to softer, less independent women. She resolves to adjust her tactics and keep control of the situation.

Following the advice, Alison arranges a picnic to win Jim over. She uses charm and humor to wear down his defenses. Eventually Jim yields to her persistence and attraction.

The next day Jim arrives at the office with a marriage license. Alison declares that she likes their current arrangement and refuses to marry, prompting Jim to quit his job. The conflict between independence and commitment deepens.

With the company needing more financing, a rival firm schemes to take over and has persuaded local banks to deny loans. Alison faces a grave threat to her business and her freedom. The stakes rise as the firm’s survival hangs in the balance.

She schedules a meeting with bankers in New York, hoping to secure funds. Yet she breaks down at the thought of losing Jim and realizes she cannot live without him. Personal and professional pressures collide as she contemplates her future.

The police help trace Jim’s movements and Alison drives off to find him. She locates him at another shooting gallery and tells him she is willing to marry him. Jim agrees that they can work toward a future together.

They decide to fly to New York to save the company in time, combining romance with a high-stakes business plan. Jim would run the firm, while Alison imagines a large family and a new balance of power. The imminent trip marks a turning point for both.

In the final turn, Alison agrees to marry Jim and let him lead the company, while she dreams of nine children. The partnership signals a new balance between ambition and romance. They commit to their shared future as they race to avert the takeover.