Julien Cross receives a much-desired vest, triggering a series of extraordinary events: unexplained money, rewards, gambling winnings, opportunities employment, and financial improvement. He discovers that he is the heir of a distant uncle, Gilbert Krosny, who had accumulated a fortune of $120 million through shrewd investments. Meeting a former doctor in Hawaii contributed to this success. Julien must now respect inheritance conditions, including the provision free of one of his properties for a veterans association. The story mixes mystery and fortune, while Julien discovers the secrets of his exceptional heritage.