Lauren, devoted wife to Reggie, hires, fires, and manages staffing as a human resources manager. When a fluke decision has her hiring a handsome associate, her career path takes on an upwardly mobile tilt. She and her assistant Corey embark on a mutually beneficial series of moves and decisions that brings her to the attention of corporate headquarters. Carefully denying the tension between them, they work together seamlessly. But sometimes a friend needs a little more than a pat on the back. A cold night in a hotel brings them closer than either wanted to admit. Lauren is then faced with reconciling her friendship with Corey to her strong bond with her husband. What's a beautiful woman to do?