When India Melling decides to sell Selby Hall, she places the sale with Quinton Holdings and the capable hands of her niece Laura Fenton. Laura loves Selby and is unhappy that her aunt is selling, especially as the most interested buyer turns out to be a property company, O'Neill Developments. Laura knew it was wise never to mix business with pleasure, but with Jack O'Neill, she found it increasingly difficult to stay matter-of-fact and impartial!