Michelle Darnell, a wealthy and brash business mogul, is sent to prison for insider trading. Upon release, she finds herself broke, homeless, and despised by many. Desperate to rebuild her empire, Michelle moves in with her former assistant, Claire, and her young daughter, Rachel. Struggling to find her footing, Michelle realizes Claire has a talent for making delicious homemade brownies. Seeing an entrepreneurial opportunity, she persuades Claire to go into business together selling brownies.

As their brownie business starts to blossom, Michelle faces competition from her former lover and business rival, Renault. She also struggles to reconcile her cutthroat ways with forming genuine bonds with Claire and Rachel. While navigating this new chapter, Michelle learns important lessons about friendship, trust, and the true meaning of success.