Having moved to St. Petersburg, General Khadyakov's wife, Valya, goes on a date with a new acquaintance - Gosha. Her husband sends a someone to spy on her.

Secretary Alena intends to charm Khadyakov. To get into an elite club, Vala has to work on manners and erudition.

Valya files for divorce. Trying to teach his wife a lesson, Khadyakov realizes that someone is helping her and is looking for a traitor among her assistants.

Valya is fond of a young artist. Concerned about Alena's behavior, Khadyakov's assistant, Savva, calls the general's daughter Vera.