Jean and Sylvia continue their forbidden affair while living under the roof of Jean's ailing grandfather. To secure Jean's future and ensure he inherits the family's vast wealth despite the opposition of their relatives, Sylvia enters into a secret, carnal arrangement with the dying Master. Following the Master's sudden death during an intimate encounter, Jean successfully inherits the estate, freeing him and Sylvia from their oppressive family and allowing them to fully indulge in their passion.