A housekeeper murders her employer's mother, prompting the husband to kill her and face prison while the wife divorces him.
Daphne's affluent marriage to Wesley fractures when he installs Elsie, his former sponsored student, as their live-in housekeeper. Elsie masks malice behind a gentle manner, gradually isolating Daphne from her husband and ultimately poisoning Wesley's mother Catherine. Upon discovering the murder, Wesley executes Elsie himself, a choice that results in his imprisonment. With the household shattered, Daphne ends the marriage and dedicates herself to establishing an independent career.
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Wealthy marital home
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Husband sponsors student
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Housekeeper poisons mother-in-law
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This drama fits viewers who prefer consequences over redemption in stories of marital betrayal.
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