Clyde hires small-time actress Violet to pretend to be his long-lost sister in order to fulfill his father's dying wish. As they navigate the scrutiny and challenges from a relentless antagonist, they develop a forbidden romance. When the antagonist threatens to ruin their reputations, Clyde's father arranges Violet's marriage to someone else. In a desperate attempt to reclaim their love, Clyde decides to interrupt the wedding and fight for their future together.