Virgil, a wealthy and lonely man with impeccable manners, receives a call from Clare Ibbitson regarding an inheritance of a villa. During an auction, Virgil's friend Billy Whistler buys a painting and they conduct scams together. Virgil secretly collects valuable portraits behind a wardrobe. After a misunderstanding with Clare, Virgil agrees to appraise her property. Clare ends up in the hospital but will be discharged soon. Virgil's life takes an unexpected turn as he navigates through friendships and deceit in the art world.