After years of playing the hero in the United States Marine Corps, Chase Malone has veered into New York`s glamorous art world, selling his paintings to wealthy patrons. The latest hopeful owner of Malone`s work happens to be Derek Bellasar, a successful arms dealer backed by political ties, his own private army, and an abundant amount of cash. When Malone refuses to paint a portrait of Bellasar`s beautiful wife, Sienna, Bellasar goes on a spree of revenge, arranging for Malone`s land in Mexico to be sold, his house destroyed, his favorite restaurant closed, and his gallery bought. Little does the dangerous dealer know, however, that Malone has connections of his own. Jeb, Malone`s marine buddy turned CIA agent, is leading an investigation on Bellasar and his various international crimes and informs Malone that Bellasar in on to his fourth marriage; his first three wives died mysteriously after their portraits were taken by leading painters. Eager to get back at Bellasar and save his wife, Malone agrees to fly to Nice and work undercover. Once there, Malone and Sienna carry on a whirlwind romance. Just as they are about to make their lovers` escape, Bellasar appears--and the real trouble begins.