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"The Financier" is the first part of the "Desire Trilogy". It focuses on describing how Cowperwood rose from a fledgling youth to a financier with tens of millions of wealth. Cowperwood is the son of a bank clerk. He understands that all living things eat each other for a living, and is inspired to become a giant. He is capable, bold, ruthless, and determined to do something big and become the godfather of finance. But just when his career was going smoothly, a fire plunged him into a desperate situation. After that, a series of developments finally caused him to go bankrupt and go to jail. But no one can change his path of desire, and no one can stop his financier's ambition.

"The Ascetic" is the third part of the "Desire Trilogy". Cowperwood, who failed again, was determined to make a comeback in London. Relying on the skills he had developed in the American financial world, he quickly established a pivotal position in London. But just when his career was at its peak, he passed away. The money, fame, status, etc. That he pursued throughout his life were all gone. His story makes the world realize that money and desire are so insignificant in the face of justice and mercy. Perhaps this is what the author ultimately wants to tell readers.