After losing her parents in a crash, Victoria Thorne inherited Thorne Group and raised her sister, Penelope Thorne. She mistakenly believed Julian Croft's mother, Theresa Croft, donated a kidney to save her. She later discovered Mrs. Croft's donation was a lie by Julian Croft, aimed at plundering an heirless estate and seizing Thorne Group's wealth. To expose Julian Croft, Victoria Thorne feigned compliance with his family's outrageous demands while secretly gathering evidence, ultimately revealing the truth and bringing them to justice.