The only child of a very wealthy family, Penny grew up with a very sheltered and lonely life. On her 18th birthday, she learns that her hand in marriage has been promised to a man from another family. That man, however, has very specific expectations for how Penny will act as his wife.

Penny is sent to be trained to become the perfect wife for her new husband. The scenes begins with her being introduced to her new trainer and told of her fate.