Hélène, filled with grief and anger, seeks revenge against Jean after realizing he no longer loves her. She pretends to have lost feelings for him, allowing them to part on friendly terms. Meanwhile, she helps Agnès, a poor and exploited dancer, escape her life of debauchery. Hélène arranges a meeting between Jean and Agnès, unaware that Jean falls deeply in love with her, unaware of her past. Hélène's ultimate goal is to manipulate Jean into marrying Agnès, only to reveal her true identity as a former prostitute.
Les dames du Bois de Boulogne
A high-society woman orchestrates a union between her secret lover and a cabaret performer, who is also a courtesan.