In the depths of 1920s society, Alexei Ivanov, a devoted lover of classic literature, finds himself infatuated by the captivating presence of a courtesan, Cecilia Price. Despite his strong feelings for her, Cecilia makes it clear that she sees their relationship strictly as a business transaction, offering companionship only in exchange for financial compensation. Her rejection leaves Alexei devastated, clinging to the hope of a deeper connection that she denies. When Cecilia succumbs to a prevalent illness of the era, Alexei's fragile psyche shatters, consumed by a toxic mix of love, obsession, and rage. Blaming Cecilia's wealthy clientele for her demise, he embarks on a dark path of vengeance, seeking retribution for what he perceives as their role in her death. In a chilling descent into madness, Alexei becomes a shadowy figure, haunted by his twisted interpretation of love and justice.