Jack Alexander, a whistleblower, is intent on moving past the dishonest deeds of his former boss. Nonetheless, he is required, by subpoena, to testify at her trial. She's put in prison for crimes against the federal government. She vows to pay him back for the hurt he's caused her and her family.

As the newly-named president of a recently acquired firm, Jack is kidnapped. His old boss, with a rock-solid alibi, has been paroled. The FBI and the Chicago police work together to solve the case, attempt to find and rescue Jack.