Angèle are entangled in a passionate affair, complicated by Angèle’s husband, François, who is away at sea. Their relationship is marked by a mix of tender moments and turmoil as Bernard grapples with his ambition in the maritime finance world, aiming to secure a prosperous future while being emotionally tied to Angèle. The opening sets up a tension between desire, ambition, and the reality of their lives, foreshadowing the challenges they will face as external circumstances threaten to unravel their bond. As Bernard interacts with other characters in the finance world, including the manipulative Blinkine and the kind-hearted Madame Boynet, the stakes of their romance and ambitions are raised dramatically, hinting at the complexities that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)