Webscoe Industries, a powerful conglomerate, brings on Gus Gorman as a computer programmer. Unbeknownst to the company, Gus manages to siphon $85,000 from its payroll. His actions catch the eye of Ross Webster, the shrewd and ambitious CEO of Webscoe. A billionaire with a relentless drive to exploit technology for his personal financial gain, Webster recognizes Gus's skills as a potential tool for his schemes. Together with his no-nonsense sister, Vera, and his mistress, Lorelei Ambrosia, Webster coerces Gus into becoming an unwilling accomplice in his plans.