When astute Jack Malone accepts a promotion that finds him investigating his colleagues' financial dealings, he does so with reluctance. He uncovers several situations that, while benefiting the company to the tune of millions of dollars, lose him the trust of one close friend and many others. Fortunately he meets Mary Meier, a competent and very attractive secretary, at one of the company's divisions, and they quickly embark on a deep and passionate relationship. As events unfold, Jack's respect for his boss's motives deteriorates. Agonizing over his own participation in the unpleasant outcomes of his new work, he struggles to deal with the repercussions of his professional prowess which continue to affect his valued friends and associates. Join Jack Malone in his very personal experiences of professional life as he tours North American locations to enjoy fine food, drink and sumptuous surroundings as well as rough and tumble work sites and the unexpected comfort of homespun rural life.