At the start of the film, James and Sophie adjust to married life in the city before moving to James's inherited mansion after his father's passing. While James embraces his new CEO role, he faces challenges with Sophie over household staff and environmental initiatives at work. Sophie's discomfort with traditional roles leads to tension, culminating in her attempt to sabotage their new life in favor of their old city apartment. James confides in his assistant about these struggles, seeking advice on how to navigate their differences and maintain their marriage.