A wealthy, uncouth junkyard tycoon named Harry Brock arrives in Washington, D.C., with his showgirl girlfriend, Billie Dawn. Harry is seeking influence in Congress to support his business interests. Concerned that Billie might embarrass him with her lack of social graces and education, Harry hires a journalist named Paul Verrall to tutor her. Paul begins teaching Billie about history, politics, and other subjects, sparking her intellectual awakening as she learns how to think for herself and understand the corrupt nature of Harry’s business dealings.

As Billie becomes more knowledgeable and confident, she starts questioning both her own life and Harry’s unscrupulous actions. Harry's initial plan of using Billie merely to enhance his own public image begins to backfire as Billie grows increasingly aware of the moral and legal implications of Harry's empire. Her new-found education leads her to make significant decisions affecting their future and exposing the true dynamics of power and manipulation in their relationship. The story unfolds with growing tension as Billie’s transformation challenges the status quo.