Return Of The Secret Heiress Full Movie
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00:00:00Sir, our stock is being shorted aggressively, we're about to hit the limit down.
00:00:09What the hell is going on here?
00:00:11Half of you came from major investment banks.
00:00:14Our stock is about to crash, and you're telling me there's nothing we can do?
00:00:18Sir, this is a coordinated attack from multiple investment funds, they're shorting us simultaneously,
00:00:25there is nothing we can do.
00:00:27Sir, what are our next steps?
00:00:33Well, looks like Shepard Group might be bankrupt by lunchtime.
00:00:43Hey, this is a private space.
00:00:45Excuse me ma'am, could you hold on on cleaning for just a couple of minutes?
00:00:48Mr. Shepard, building a public company in just five years, that's impressive.
00:00:56But, losing your cool over a little market turbulence, that seems out of character for
00:01:03you.
00:01:04Do I know you?
00:01:05Wait, what are you doing?
00:01:06What are you doing?
00:01:07You can't do this, you're just a cleaner, you can't be messing with our company funds.
00:01:16This is incredible.
00:01:17What's going on?
00:01:18The shorting attempt, it's failing, the price is holding.
00:01:25Boss, our start price is reaching today's opening value.
00:01:31We met before.
00:01:33There's still cleaning to do, Mr. Shepard.
00:01:36Hold on, tell me, how could I ever repay you for this?
00:01:40If the opportunity ever arises, you could give your next contract for construction to
00:01:48Harrison Group.
00:01:53Jason, can we have fire now?
00:02:06Mr. Yates.
00:02:08What, only two bodyguards this time?
00:02:11You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:14No ma'am, I just thought you might like to scream today.
00:02:17Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of
00:02:23Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:27Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret and why you've
00:02:32married this Ben Harrison fellow.
00:02:34Look, today is Ben's birthday.
00:02:36Anything we need to discuss, we can do at some other time.
00:02:39Ma'am, it really is time for you to accept your inheritance.
00:02:43Because what I want is a simple life, with Ben.
00:02:48Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Toby walk you up to the house, for my sake.
00:03:04Divorce papers, sign it.
00:03:13Why?
00:03:14You are not worthy of my son anymore.
00:03:17The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now, especially since it's landed
00:03:21a $100 million contract with the Sheppard Group.
00:03:24And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:28The truth is, Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time.
00:03:32I need a wife who reflects my status.
00:03:34I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:38You, a cleaning woman, handing out million dollar deals.
00:03:43Don't make me laugh.
00:03:47I did.
00:03:48It was my present to Ben for his birthday.
00:03:51I was the one who got Brian Harrison to give Ben that deal.
00:03:55What are you doing here?
00:03:57Clearly Ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the Harrison family.
00:04:01Amber's family.
00:04:02It's practically local royalty.
00:04:04Local royalty?
00:04:06A small town rich person is royalty.
00:04:09And what qualifications do you have to judge, Miss Cleaner?
00:04:13Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor.
00:04:16Doesn't it, Ben?
00:04:20What's going on?
00:04:22Is this why you want a divorce?
00:04:24Because of her?
00:04:25Oh, please.
00:04:26I've spent years building Harrison Group.
00:04:29You're still a cleaner.
00:04:30We just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:32Grew apart?
00:04:36No.
00:04:37No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:43I won't sign anything.
00:04:46Money is a motivator, isn't it?
00:04:49Ben?
00:04:50Alright.
00:04:51Here.
00:04:52A hundred thousand dollars.
00:04:54Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:04:57A hundred thousand dollars?
00:04:59I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.
00:05:04Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?
00:05:07Don't be ridiculous.
00:05:09You've never done anything for Ben's success.
00:05:12You're such a self-acted charity.
00:05:14Here.
00:05:15A million dollars.
00:05:16Take this.
00:05:17You just want more money, don't you?
00:05:19Just leave and never see Ben again.
00:05:22I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this.
00:05:28Since none of you respect me?
00:05:32A cleaning lady threatening us?
00:05:35I'm so scared.
00:05:37Just leave.
00:05:38You already make this house stink.
00:05:42Thank God she's gone.
00:05:48Good riddance to her.
00:05:53Sir.
00:05:54Laura Lewis' information.
00:05:59She's Ben Harrison's wife.
00:06:01No wonder why she wanted us to partner with them.
00:06:04Actually, sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:07Divorced her?
00:06:09Wait a minute.
00:06:11Don't you remember?
00:06:13She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:18Yeah.
00:06:19She saved our hiding, though.
00:06:21Remember?
00:06:22Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?
00:06:27I don't know.
00:06:29Let's get to the bottom of this.
00:06:34Hey!
00:06:35What are you doing?
00:06:36Let go of me!
00:06:37You attacked Amber!
00:06:39Apologize this instant!
00:06:43Stealing from the Harrisons.
00:06:45We gave you a generous divorce settlement.
00:06:47You refused it.
00:06:48And now you're stealing.
00:06:50She couldn't afford it.
00:06:51You're a thief!
00:06:59That's mine!
00:07:00Give it back!
00:07:01That's enough!
00:07:04Laura.
00:07:05I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.
00:07:09It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard.
00:07:12But I'm just going through a divorce.
00:07:15You see, it's...
00:07:16Who are you, Laura's new squeeze?
00:07:19Excuse me.
00:07:20Do you know who I am?
00:07:21Is this true?
00:07:22You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son?
00:07:25Shame on you!
00:07:26Mr. Shepard, I...
00:07:27For your information, my name is Brian Shepard.
00:07:31I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:33Please.
00:07:34A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:07:37You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?
00:07:40That's really interesting,
00:07:41considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.
00:07:45That's ridiculous.
00:07:46He doesn't look like that.
00:07:48My ring.
00:07:50Jason, give it back to Ms. Lewis.
00:07:51Hey, what are you doing?
00:07:56Laura, let's get you out of here.
00:07:58Now.
00:07:59Hold on a minute, Laura.
00:08:00Who the heck is this man?
00:08:02And have you been sneaking around?
00:08:04It's all right, Amber.
00:08:05This is none of your business.
00:08:07I'll grab dead bodies.
00:08:08You're not going anywhere until I tell you to tell us what's going on.
00:08:12We are the Harrisons.
00:08:13You can't just waltz in here and take her.
00:08:15Harrison?
00:08:16Compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody.
00:08:18I'll go back.
00:08:19What?
00:08:20Are you saying that is Brian Shepard?
00:08:22That's a lie.
00:08:23Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura.
00:08:25You come back here and explain yourself.
00:08:27Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura.
00:08:32Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the 100 million deal?
00:08:37Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.
00:08:41I don't feel good about going through the signing event.
00:08:45After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?
00:08:49No.
00:08:51No, the event will proceed.
00:08:54Besides, I'll be there.
00:08:59There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura.
00:09:02Who are you, truly?
00:09:04You'll find out, Mr. Shepard.
00:09:08Can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:13Mr. Yates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners
00:09:20and we're going to have a meeting, an investment meeting, one week from today.
00:09:26Make sure everyone is there.
00:09:29Because after that meeting, I'm going to reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:34Oh, excellent, Miss Lewis.
00:09:36I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:39Ben Harrison, you're going to know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.
00:09:52After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City Royals.
00:09:57Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:01Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:03Security, get that woman out of here. We don't need cleaners at this event.
00:10:08Why wouldn't I be here? This is a business event, after all.
00:10:12Business? You wouldn't know business if it hit you on the head.
00:10:16A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey. Just get out.
00:10:20Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for.
00:10:24You should have taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:26Oh, Ben. Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:31Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:35You don't belong here. Just get out!
00:10:43That's what you get.
00:10:45That's what you get.
00:10:51This contract is mine to give or take away as I see fit.
00:10:58Don't be ridiculous. This is insane. Who do you think you are?
00:11:01Yeah, put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:04Security, she's lost her mind. This is a disaster.
00:11:08Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you.
00:11:13But since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:17You really think ripping up that contract is going to help?
00:11:20You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:22You're the one who ruined my life.
00:11:24I don't know what I'm doing.
00:11:26I don't want to be a part of this.
00:11:28I don't want to be a part of this.
00:11:30I don't want to be part of this.
00:11:33I don't want to be a part of this.
00:11:43I don't want to be a part of this.
00:11:45You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:46Oh, please, honey.
00:11:47You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:50Security, get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:54I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:11:57And after careful consideration,
00:12:01I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:12:05You really think that the Shepherd group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:12:10You have no authority here.
00:12:12Of course she has the authority.
00:12:20That's the man that Laura went with the other day.
00:12:23What is he doing here?
00:12:24Mr. Shepherd?
00:12:25How does he know her?
00:12:26Is that really Brian Shepherd?
00:12:28Laura, are you all right?
00:12:32Mr. Shepherd, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman.
00:12:35There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:37There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison.
00:12:40This contract with Shepherd group is officially terminated.
00:12:44Effective immediately.
00:12:47Wait a minute.
00:12:48This contract, I thought you said you got it.
00:12:50It's her.
00:12:51She ruined the contract.
00:12:53You are his mistress, aren't you?
00:12:55An affair?
00:12:56She had an affair with that man behind my son's back?
00:13:01Mom, please, it's okay.
00:13:02This man is...
00:13:03Don't touch me!
00:13:05That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone,
00:13:08and you just stand there?
00:13:10You're a disgrace.
00:13:11An adulterer.
00:13:12You deserve to be a...
00:13:13Shut up.
00:13:16Mr. Shepherd, I apologize for this whole mess,
00:13:19but I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.
00:13:22Tricked?
00:13:24Why don't you answer a question yourself, then?
00:13:28What was my name before we got married?
00:13:32Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:34Lewis group?
00:13:35The financial giants?
00:13:37There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:41That's crazy.
00:13:43There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name.
00:13:46That's absurd.
00:13:47It's...
00:13:49It's absurd!
00:13:51A high society heiress wouldn't waste her time in Maplewood.
00:13:55Yeah, it's a lie.
00:13:56It's a lie.
00:13:57This woman was a waitress when I met her.
00:13:59In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago.
00:14:03She's nothing special.
00:14:04She only married me out of gratitude.
00:14:06I was just a waitress.
00:14:09How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:14:11First time I met her, she wasn't even a waitress at the diner.
00:14:15Okay, listen up, everybody.
00:14:16When I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:20Now look at me.
00:14:21I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.
00:14:23And look at her.
00:14:24Still just a cleaner.
00:14:26Mr. Shepherd, that woman is my son's ex-wife.
00:14:30She's doing all this out of spite.
00:14:32She's lying, Mr. Shepherd.
00:14:34She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:39Let's make something clear.
00:14:41I was the one behind Harrison Group's success.
00:14:45I used my resources to help my ex-husband,
00:14:50but all he saw me as was the maid.
00:14:52Don't lie.
00:14:53You were never good enough for Ben when you married him.
00:14:56Oops.
00:14:57That roof was built with lies.
00:15:00Kathy, you never respected me.
00:15:02And Ben?
00:15:04Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.
00:15:07And the cheating.
00:15:09I think you're blaming the wrong person.
00:15:12You were not good enough for Ben then,
00:15:15and you're certainly not good enough for him now.
00:15:17If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story,
00:15:21then the truth, Kathy.
00:15:23Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons.
00:15:26From everything.
00:15:33Wait, wait, wait.
00:15:34Laura, you think you can just walk in here and, you know, ruin everything?
00:15:37And then just walk out like nothing happened?
00:15:39I don't think so.
00:15:40You're a cleaner.
00:15:41You're a cleaner that cleans toilets.
00:15:43Nobody cares about you.
00:15:45Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect.
00:15:50I don't need a fancy title or a rich husband to feel important.
00:15:59I think there's been some sort of misunderstanding.
00:16:01I think all jobs are important, right Mom?
00:16:04Ben, what are you doing?
00:16:06But I don't think that a janitor should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.
00:16:11A janitor.
00:16:13Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?
00:16:21You did claim to have been the one that secured the deal.
00:16:25Weren't you, Miss Smith?
00:16:27Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie.
00:16:29This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you.
00:16:34I, well...
00:16:36A lie, you say?
00:16:37Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrison Group.
00:16:41But I don't recognize you.
00:16:43Is this true, Miss Smith?
00:16:47Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions.
00:16:50This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.
00:16:55The contract.
00:16:56I mean, Laura tore it up.
00:16:58Can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?
00:17:03Reprint it, Mr. Harrison.
00:17:05Perhaps you haven't been paying attention.
00:17:07Without Miss Lewis' involvement, I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company.
00:17:16Today, I want to make it clear.
00:17:19Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.
00:17:25Miss Smith, you lied to us.
00:17:28You destroyed everything.
00:17:30What?
00:17:31No, it's a misunderstanding.
00:17:33I can explain.
00:17:34Lewis?
00:17:35Lewis Family Group?
00:17:37This can't be.
00:17:38Believe what you want, Ben.
00:17:40Lewis Group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.
00:17:45Three of our vice presidents will be here in Maplewood.
00:17:50And I'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am.
00:17:57Everyone, listen to me.
00:17:59Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison Group.
00:18:04A man who can't keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on the contract.
00:18:10The charade is over, Mr. Harrison.
00:18:13Everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:18:18Miss Lewis?
00:18:20Shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:28Help!
00:18:29Mom!
00:18:30Someone get a doctor!
00:18:31Mom!
00:18:32It seems your night has taken quite the turn, Mr. Shepard.
00:18:38Indeed.
00:18:39Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.
00:18:51What?
00:18:53What now?
00:18:55Mom, this is not all on me.
00:18:57Not on you?
00:18:59I was trying to help.
00:19:01She cheated on you with Shepard.
00:19:03Flaunted their affair.
00:19:05Exactly.
00:19:06And those dresses?
00:19:08Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:19:10Miss Smith, how could you do this?
00:19:13We trusted you completely.
00:19:15No, no.
00:19:16I got Ben the deal.
00:19:18I had no idea Shepard would fall for Laura.
00:19:21She's a liar.
00:19:23Stop it, Amber.
00:19:24You lied to us just as much as she did.
00:19:27Lied?
00:19:28You're on my side.
00:19:30And anyways, I have a plan.
00:19:32The Shepards are no one special.
00:19:35We can expose Laura and all her lies.
00:19:37Go national.
00:19:38We can make ourselves a household name.
00:19:42Now if you'll excuse me, I have a very important phone call to make.
00:19:48Okay.
00:19:52Thank you so much for tonight, Mr. Shepard.
00:19:55Thank you as well for standing up for me.
00:19:57It's alright, Laura.
00:19:59You deserve the credit for all your hard work.
00:20:01Can I ask you something?
00:20:02Do you have any place to stay tonight?
00:20:04Maybe a hotel?
00:20:05Don't worry about me, Mr. Shepard.
00:20:08I'll be fine.
00:20:09Excuse me, you can just drop me off.
00:20:12Actually, Laura.
00:20:13Actually, Laura.
00:20:14There is something else.
00:20:16Would you consider going out for dinner sometime?
00:20:18Just casually, of course.
00:20:20Mr. Shepard, are you asking me out?
00:20:24Please, call me Brian.
00:20:27And yes, technically you're single now.
00:20:32Yes, that may be true, but going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly proper.
00:20:43Proper?
00:20:45Laura, I don't give a damn about appearances.
00:20:49Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength.
00:20:53Those are qualities I truly admire.
00:20:57So what do you say?
00:20:58Dinner?
00:21:01Just two people getting to know each other.
00:21:07I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard.
00:21:08I actually have another appointment tonight, so I can't.
00:21:12Wait, Laura.
00:21:13Just wait.
00:21:17Laura?
00:21:22Laura?
00:21:23Who is it?
00:21:24Laura, wait!
00:21:26Jason, find out who owns that car.
00:21:29And do it fast.
00:21:38Ian Lewis, who is this?
00:21:40It's Amber Smith.
00:21:42Mr. Lewis?
00:21:44I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.
00:21:48I don't know who you are, Miss Smith.
00:21:51How did you get this number?
00:21:53Don't worry about that right now.
00:21:55I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis.
00:21:58Someone I know very well.
00:22:01Impersonating my niece?
00:22:03And where is this fake Laura?
00:22:07Right here in Maplewood.
00:22:09And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.
00:22:13Well, what is she doing exactly?
00:22:17And more to the point, what do you want from me?
00:22:21In the next few days, the Lewis Group will hold an investment meeting, right?
00:22:26I want to meet with the vice presidents.
00:22:29All will be revealed then.
00:22:31Very well.
00:22:32I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting.
00:22:35But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I...
00:22:38It won't be.
00:22:39Trust me, Mr. Lewis.
00:22:41Thank you, Mr...
00:22:47That little rascal, Laura.
00:22:51I wonder what she's up to now.
00:22:57That car belongs to Mr. Yeats.
00:22:59The Lewis family butler.
00:23:01Oh.
00:23:03The Lewis family.
00:23:05That's interesting.
00:23:08Could she be connected to them somehow?
00:23:11I'm not sure.
00:23:13Brian!
00:23:15There you are.
00:23:16I've missed you.
00:23:17Chloe.
00:23:18What are you up to?
00:23:20Chloe, what are you doing here?
00:23:23What do you mean?
00:23:24Can't I visit the man I love?
00:23:26We ended things for a reason.
00:23:29It was just one teensy mistake.
00:23:31I was a little bit tipsy.
00:23:34Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:36Teensy mistake, you said?
00:23:37You cheated on me.
00:23:43Is this your new fling?
00:23:45Ex-divorcee.
00:23:47Used to clean floors.
00:23:48Quite the catch, you say?
00:23:50Look, my relationship with her is none of your business.
00:23:55And don't you dare talk about her like that.
00:23:58Please.
00:24:00An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman.
00:24:04It's a classic story.
00:24:05That's enough.
00:24:06I'll get the hell out of my office.
00:24:08You want to be careful, Brian.
00:24:10The juke industry still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.
00:24:13If you want Shepard Group to stay afloat, you ought to be more careful.
00:24:21Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's secrets now.
00:24:30This is it.
00:24:31The Lewis Group vice presidents are on the top floor.
00:24:34Once I'm done speaking with them, I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments.
00:24:39I'll go speak with them first, and then I'll introduce you.
00:24:43Well, well, well.
00:24:45Look who it is.
00:24:46What a surprise.
00:24:48Did Brian teach you already?
00:24:50That's none of your business.
00:24:53Now, move aside, please.
00:24:54Laura.
00:24:55Just what do you think you're doing, you street rat?
00:24:58You really think you can just ruin my events again?
00:25:00Haven't you ruined my life enough?
00:25:01Don't you have any shame?
00:25:03If you'll excuse me, I have an important meeting to get to.
00:25:07Oh, the nerves.
00:25:08After everything you've done, you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?
00:25:13Seriously?
00:25:15I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.
00:25:19Oh, that's gold.
00:25:21You really think that they're going to let you in, Laura?
00:25:23Please.
00:25:24You're no one compared to me.
00:25:25You don't deserve to be here.
00:25:27The only ones who don't belong here are you three.
00:25:32And you, idiot.
00:25:34Believing every lie that she tells you.
00:25:36Wake up, Ben.
00:25:38Oh, Laura.
00:25:39Laura, come on.
00:25:40Why do you always pull this on me?
00:25:42I mean, seriously.
00:25:43Can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once?
00:25:46I know what this is.
00:25:48So stupid.
00:25:50Oh, shut your trap.
00:25:52Amber spoke directly with the CEO.
00:25:54He invited her to meet with the VPs before the main meeting.
00:25:57Yeah.
00:25:58Amber got me a partnership with the Lewis Group.
00:26:01And unlike some people, I have a real invitation.
00:26:04Well, before you all start celebrating, why don't you take a look at this?
00:26:15Oh, that's rich.
00:26:16You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me.
00:26:19I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Lewis Group.
00:26:23Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?
00:26:27You mean my uncle?
00:26:29Ian, don't be ridiculous.
00:26:31Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself.
00:26:35And besides, this looks fake.
00:26:39She's a liar.
00:26:41This is a personal invitation from Mr. Yates himself.
00:26:46It grants me access to the VIP elevator, which leads straight to the vice presidential suite.
00:26:51She's lying.
00:26:52They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel.
00:26:56Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?
00:27:00Not that I know of.
00:27:02See?
00:27:03She's lying.
00:27:04There you have it, Laura.
00:27:06Even the hotel staff can spot a fake.
00:27:08Go on.
00:27:09Get lost before things get worse.
00:27:12Here.
00:27:13Take this one.
00:27:14Leave me to the vice presidents.
00:27:16You have no idea what you just did.
00:27:22There be consequences.
00:27:25Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis that you claim to have,
00:27:31why don't you just ask him to get the two of them an invitation?
00:27:36Security!
00:27:37Security!
00:27:38We need this woman removed immediately.
00:27:39She is harassing me.
00:27:40We're done with your games, Laura.
00:27:42You're just a fraud.
00:27:43Ma'am, please move.
00:27:44What?
00:27:45Hold on!
00:27:51Brian Shepard?
00:27:53You think money buys you the right to walk all over people?
00:27:56Well, it doesn't.
00:27:57Yeah.
00:27:58Wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it, huh?
00:28:00What other plans do you have to destroy this time?
00:28:03Get you out?
00:28:04After what you did to Laura, you had it coming.
00:28:07Don't play dumb.
00:28:08We know exactly what's been happening here.
00:28:10How long has this little affair been going on?
00:28:13You've been sleeping with her since she was married to my son.
00:28:16Hold on a second.
00:28:17An affair?
00:28:19You think Laura and I...
00:28:21You people are unbelievable.
00:28:25Mr. Carter, get down here ASAP.
00:28:28We have a situation.
00:28:30What, you think you can just boss the manager around now?
00:28:32Is that it?
00:28:33Well, stick around and watch you crash and burn.
00:28:35Miss Lewis, apologies for the delay.
00:28:37How can I help you this evening?
00:28:39Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly.
00:28:42It seems there's a misunderstanding.
00:28:45Misunderstanding?
00:28:47These people don't think that I belong here.
00:28:50Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:53A cleaner? Nonsense.
00:28:55I personally agreed to Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:28:59Exactly.
00:29:01Lewis Group, my company,
00:29:05has some major investments planned here in Maplewood.
00:29:08I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.
00:29:12This woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground.
00:29:16She's been this way since my son divorced her.
00:29:18She's insane.
00:29:19Actually, I met Laura three years ago at the coffee shop.
00:29:23She helped secure a profitable investment for Shepherd Group.
00:29:27No, it's a lie.
00:29:30Mr. Shepherd, she's tricking you too.
00:29:34You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them.
00:29:41Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?
00:29:44Wait, is that why you're covering for her?
00:29:47Because of the affair? Because she slept with you?
00:29:49Excuse me.
00:29:50Who are you and how dare you speak to Miss Lewis that way?
00:29:53Enough of this.
00:29:54That's enough.
00:29:55Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?
00:29:57This is Lewis Group property.
00:29:59Behave or I'll call security.
00:30:01But she doesn't even have a VIP entrance access.
00:30:04She shouldn't be here.
00:30:06Since you're having trouble understanding them,
00:30:09let me make it clear.
00:30:11This hotel is owned by the Lewis family.
00:30:14It's mine to come or go as I please.
00:30:22Thank you for stepping in, Brian.
00:30:24I owe you one.
00:30:27We'll talk about this later.
00:30:29Well, it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision, Mr. Henderson.
00:30:40Come in.
00:30:43Excuse me, Vice Presidents.
00:30:46I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch.
00:30:50I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today?
00:30:53Maplewood Branch?
00:30:55Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Miss Smith.
00:31:00Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?
00:31:04Ian Lewis, Mr. Lewis, reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans.
00:31:13Expansion plans? Miss Smith, a decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval.
00:31:20And frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch.
00:31:25But Ian Lewis assured me that...
00:31:28Miss Smith, we have a very important guest arriving soon.
00:31:31Perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff?
00:31:34Maybe I can stay for this guest and offer some local...
00:31:37Miss Smith, we'd like you to leave.
00:31:39If you don't, we'll call security.
00:31:46Hey, stop there.
00:31:48This elevator is for VIP only.
00:31:50Back, please.
00:31:51Of course.
00:31:52My apologies.
00:31:54Oh, Laura?
00:32:03Vice Presidents! It's so good to see all of you again.
00:32:07Miss Lewis, it's been too long.
00:32:10Your return is a lifesaver, Miss Lewis.
00:32:13The Lewis Group has floundered under your uncle's, well, shall we say, unconventional leadership.
00:32:19The board are begging you to come back, Miss Lewis.
00:32:24Well, please sit.
00:32:26Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track.
00:32:30We've got a meeting planned, a big one, in just a few days.
00:32:35Local powerhouses and smaller players, too.
00:32:39They'll all be there in one spot.
00:32:41Miss Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith.
00:32:46She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a Maplewood branch for the Lewis Group.
00:32:53She said that, did she?
00:32:55Well, Miss Smith is a liar.
00:32:57There is no Maplewood branch, at least not yet.
00:33:00She lied so blatantly, it was unbelievable.
00:33:03Bob, don't worry.
00:33:05I found a much more suitable partner.
00:33:09Shepard Group.
00:33:11Shepard Group. Their rise to a public company has been impressive.
00:33:16Do you have anything to do with that?
00:33:19So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:23Oh, don't worry about Amber.
00:33:27I've got plans for her.
00:33:31Miss Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the Legion from us.
00:33:40Cheers.
00:33:52I'm not leaving.
00:33:53What are you talking about?
00:33:54Wait! I'm Amber Smith.
00:33:56I'm the Lewis Group manager of Maplewood Branch.
00:33:58What are you doing? These are my guests.
00:33:59Yeah, that's right. Tell them who we are.
00:34:01Yes, we were waiting for Miss Smith.
00:34:05Lewis Group, Maplewood Branch, no such thing, ma'am.
00:34:08Frankly, I'm not interested in your act.
00:34:10Oh, of course. Laura!
00:34:13She's probably sleeping with the manager as well.
00:34:16That's how she gets away with everything.
00:34:18You underestimate her, Cathy.
00:34:20She's probably sleeping with all three vice presidents.
00:34:23No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this.
00:34:26Careful with your words.
00:34:27Both of you.
00:34:29Acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble.
00:34:34Look who can't even get into a meeting
00:34:36because I secure three with all the vice presidents.
00:34:39And let's not forget the mystery guest that they're bringing to Maplewood.
00:34:42Looks like she used you and tossed you aside.
00:34:45Used me? Unlike some people, I don't mind being helpful.
00:34:50You're so stupid. She threw you away like yesterday's trash.
00:34:54Don't worry, Brian. You deserve better.
00:34:57And let's not forget, I'm the new Maplewood Branch manager of Lewis Group,
00:35:01appointed by the CEO of Lewis Group themselves, Ian Lewis.
00:35:05New branch manager, huh? Interesting.
00:35:09Laura Lewis? What are you doing here? Get out of here!
00:35:12You claim to be the mystery guest?
00:35:15Don't play games, Laura.
00:35:17I was formally invited by Lewis Group themselves to the investment meeting.
00:35:21Only the top companies get those.
00:35:24Looks like you're all out of luck.
00:35:26Is that so?
00:35:28Well then, there seems to be a misunderstanding.
00:35:32A misunderstanding?
00:35:34You see, I'm not sure if you know Miss Smith, but Lewis Group is my company.
00:35:39And I decide who goes to the meetings.
00:35:44Escort them out. Their visit is over.
00:35:47Oh, come on. This way, please.
00:35:50I'm not leaving.
00:35:52Move. We're not leaving again. Move.
00:35:54Oh, no, no, no. We're not going now.
00:35:56Okay, fine, fine, fine.
00:35:57This isn't over, Laura. You'll see.
00:36:02Thanks for waiting, Ben.
00:36:05Laura, I'm glad you're okay.
00:36:09And thank you for defending me. I really appreciate it.
00:36:17Um, are you coming to the meeting?
00:36:21Yes, but it's going to be tricky.
00:36:26Why? I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation.
00:36:32Yes, Laura. There's something you should know.
00:36:38Is this about Ben?
00:36:42Because I can assure you that he won't cause any problems.
00:36:46He won't even get past security.
00:36:48Laura, it's not Ben.
00:36:51It's someone else.
00:36:55Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?
00:37:00Yes. Her name is Chloe Duke.
00:37:05She is the daughter of the Duke family.
00:37:09She's my ex-fiancée.
00:37:12And, uh, let's say things didn't end so well between us.
00:37:18And let's just say we didn't end things so well.
00:37:24And for some reason, she's having a hard time moving on.
00:37:30And you think that she's going to cause problems at the meeting for...
00:37:40out of jealousy?
00:37:44It's a possibility. She's kind of jealous.
00:37:47Well, all the more reason for you to be there.
00:37:52Besides, I'll be there, too.
00:37:57Laura, would you consider being my guest at the meeting?
00:38:04What? Are you worried that this Chloe's going to cause problems for me, too?
00:38:09Maybe a little. But mostly, I want to show them we're a team.
00:38:14Well, it's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepard. Thank you.
00:38:20Laura, I don't care about your best.
00:38:27I just want to be by your side. I think I'm falling for you.
00:38:35Brian...
00:38:41I appreciate your honesty, and right now, I'm just not...
00:38:48I just don't really have romance on my mind right now.
00:38:52With everything going on...
00:38:55It's okay. I just want it to be your fault.
00:39:00And if Glentra is anything, you won't face her alone.
00:39:07There's just one thing I do need.
00:39:12What is it?
00:39:14A formal dress.
00:39:18Oh, security! She doesn't belong here. This is a private store.
00:39:32Excuse me. We need some assistance. I'm looking for a very particular dress.
00:39:38Wow. It's beautiful.
00:39:43It is.
00:39:44I'll try this one on.
00:39:46Don't bother with her. She can't afford anything here. She's just a cleaner.
00:39:50She doesn't deserve to shop here. She has no money.
00:39:55Yeah, exactly. I mean, what are you doing here? Can't you just leave me alone?
00:39:59I wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared. I'm here for retail therapy.
00:40:04Oh, please. This store is for the A-list only, not some cheapskate like you.
00:40:10Says the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:12Hey, show some respect.
00:40:15Typical Laura. Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:20I would have asked you, but without me, I'm sure you're already broke.
00:40:24Oh, please. Come on. We'll take the dress.
00:40:26Sir, this particular dress is not for sale.
00:40:30What do you mean you don't sell it? I want it. Name your price.
00:40:34It's not about the price, ma'am. This one was custom-made for Miss Lewis, the Lewis Group heiress.
00:40:40Her brand belongs to her. This beautiful dress is for display purposes only. Thank you.
00:40:46It wouldn't suit you anyway, Amber.
00:40:48What are you talking about? Of course it would suit her. It'd fit her just fine.
00:40:52And if it wouldn't fit me, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.
00:40:56Well, buying the whole store allowed me to purchase this dress.
00:41:04Oh, please. Don't you know that this store belongs to Lewis Group? We wouldn't sell it to someone like you.
00:41:09Amber, you're not even a branch manager yet. You don't get to speak on behalf of Lewis Group.
00:41:14Could you please tell me more about this dress?
00:41:17Of course. It was custom-made for Laura Lewis, heiress to the Lewis Group fortune.
00:41:24Hand-stitched in Italy, naturally, and apparently there are many more like it this year.
00:41:29High-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection.
00:41:34Laura, do you like this dress?
00:41:38Of course. It's custom-made for me. I'm just here to take what's already mine.
00:41:44Oh, you can't be serious. There must be millions of Laura Lewis's out there in the world.
00:41:49Fine, fine. If it's not for sale, can't I at least try it on? It would look incredible on me.
00:41:55Miss, this dress is very delicate. If I may be frank, I don't think this would fit you properly.
00:42:03Are you calling me fat?
00:42:04Actually, on a second thought, why don't we just buy the whole brand? How's that sound?
00:42:10Sir, are you serious? You would just buy the entire brand for one dress?
00:42:15This brand is worth at least $50 million. And to buy it for a waitress? Are you out of your mind?
00:42:23Yes. You see, even if you had the money, they wouldn't sell it to you.
00:42:26Just one second.
00:42:28Yes, this is Brian Shepard, CEO of Shepard Group. I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.
00:42:34I'm interested in purchasing your high-fashion brand.
00:42:40What?
00:42:43Sorry, sir. That brand is not for sale.
00:42:46You see? If we can't have it, neither can you.
00:42:50Mr. Yates, yes, this is Laura Lewis. I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepard Group.
00:42:59Oh, come on. Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.
00:43:04Exactly. Come on, this is pathetic. You really think this is going to work? It's sad.
00:43:08Excellent. Thank you, Mr. Yates. That's all.
00:43:13Yes?
00:43:18What? Oh, you're willing to sell me the brand?
00:43:23Awesome. Thank you.
00:43:29Hello? Yes.
00:43:33I'm sorry, I'm not available right now.
00:43:35I'm sorry, I'm not available right now.
00:43:37I'm sorry, I'm not available right now.
00:43:39I'm sorry, I'm not available right now.
00:43:41Yes. Wow. Yes, of course. Absolutely. Thank you.
00:43:49This store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepard.
00:43:54The Shepard Group is the new owner. How may I be of service today, sir?
00:43:59Well, Laura, I don't know much about fashion, so I would like to give this brand to you.
00:44:05You can't be serious. You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.
00:44:09Don't listen to her, Brian. You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else.
00:44:15You're not welcome here. I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:23I want the two of these out of my store. Of course.
00:44:28Oh, come on. Sir, ma'am, I'm afraid I have to ask you to leave.
00:44:32Well, we're not leaving, okay? Hey, hey, hey.
00:44:35This isn't over, Laura.
00:44:37Could I try the dress on now? Of course, Miss Lewis. You just follow me.
00:44:48Wow. Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.
00:44:56Laura, you look breathtaking in this dress.
00:45:00Brian, why would you do all of this for me?
00:45:07Laura, because you deserve everything beautiful in the world.
00:45:14And that includes this dress. Thank you.
00:45:19Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?
00:45:23I need a moment. Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:45:32Does that mean you could be a yes? Maybe.
00:45:38Hi.
00:45:48Hi.
00:45:51What?
00:45:53Well, well, well. Look who decided to join the party.
00:45:57Playing dress up again, Laura?
00:45:59One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith.
00:46:02And you understand the meaning of rude.
00:46:04You threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone? For this? This gold digger?
00:46:09You know, Ben, I really cared about you, even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:46:16I know the name of a great psychologist in New York.
00:46:19Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.
00:46:25Enough! I've had enough of this drama.
00:46:28Yeah, me too.
00:46:30Try that again and you'll regret it.
00:46:34I'll get the hell out of my face.
00:46:36Let's see if you two even make it past the door.
00:46:38Yeah.
00:46:41I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.
00:46:44What? That's impossible. I was invited by the CEO himself.
00:46:51Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group have names on the list.
00:46:56Looks like you two won't be getting let in after all.
00:47:00You don't have an invitation. You're just here because of Brian.
00:47:07Let me see this. This doesn't even look real.
00:47:09It's different from mine.
00:47:11Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:47:16This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:47:21Please, right this way.
00:47:22We can continue this discussion later, if you manage to get in.
00:47:30Sir, Madam, we recommend you leave.
00:47:35There you are! How dare you steal my fiancé?
00:47:41There you are! How dare you steal my fiancé?
00:47:45Looks like another relationship lights the dust, Laura.
00:47:48Looks like stealing men is a habit of yours.
00:47:51Get away from him. He's engaged to me.
00:47:54Hey, hey, hey. Hold your horses, Gwen. That ended a long time ago.
00:47:58Engaged to you.
00:48:00Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian.
00:48:03Your relationship's history.
00:48:06That was just a little tiff.
00:48:08You really think that could tear us apart?
00:48:11Don't you know who I am?
00:48:13Don't pretend like you don't know.
00:48:15Oh, honey. She don't recognize royalty, let alone a duke.
00:48:19She's just a maid, remember?
00:48:21I don't have time for all this drama.
00:48:25Brian, let's head inside.
00:48:29Brian, how could you choose this cleaner over me?
00:48:34Are you really going to humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?
00:48:37There's nothing left to say, Gwen.
00:48:39Don't make this a scene, shall we?
00:48:47You okay, Miss Duke?
00:48:50And you are?
00:48:51Amber Smith.
00:48:53I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:48:56What branch? I've never heard of it.
00:48:58What do you want from me?
00:48:59That Laura.
00:49:00She tore up my invitation.
00:49:02Do you think you can get me inside?
00:49:04What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?
00:49:08Please don't waste my time.
00:49:22If I can't have Brian, neither can you.
00:49:26The Duke family has more influence than you think.
00:49:30Chloe, good to see you.
00:49:32I've been expecting you.
00:49:34How are you?
00:49:35I'm fine.
00:49:36How are you?
00:49:37I'm fine.
00:49:38I'm fine.
00:49:39I'm fine.
00:49:40I'm fine.
00:49:41I'm fine.
00:49:42I'm fine.
00:49:43I'm fine.
00:49:44I'm fine.
00:49:45I'm fine.
00:49:46I'm fine.
00:49:47I'm fine.
00:49:48I'm fine.
00:49:49Chloe, good to see you.
00:49:51I've been expecting you.
00:49:52Uncle Jones, how are you?
00:49:54Good.
00:49:56I need your help with something.
00:49:58What is it?
00:49:59Anything for my little Chloe.
00:50:01It's Brian.
00:50:03Who's that woman?
00:50:05I thought you were...
00:50:06She's a con woman.
00:50:08She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.
00:50:10What?
00:50:12Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?
00:50:17She's pretending to be a Louis to get close to him.
00:50:21What are you planning?
00:50:23I want to destroy Shepard Group.
00:50:28Anyway, I am terribly sorry about Chloe.
00:50:32I had no idea she would be so...
00:50:37intense.
00:50:39What do you mean?
00:50:41You so should have taken her up on her offer.
00:50:44You guys are just...
00:50:47power couple.
00:50:49I see what you're doing.
00:50:51Power couple, you say?
00:50:54More like a disaster waiting to happen.
00:50:58Anyway, shall we take a seat?
00:51:01Actually, Brian, my seat is...
00:51:05is up there.
00:51:07Really?
00:51:09She doesn't deserve to sit there.
00:51:11Excuse me.
00:51:12This is my VIP invitation.
00:51:14I can sit wherever I like.
00:51:17Hey, what do you think you're doing?
00:51:19This is signed by all three VPs of Louis Group.
00:51:22Where did you get this?
00:51:25Who did you have to sleep with?
00:51:27That's enough.
00:51:29This is getting us nowhere.
00:51:31Laura is my guest.
00:51:33And I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her.
00:51:38Got it?
00:51:39Mr. Shepard, what do you see in that woman?
00:51:43Miss Duke is a perfect match for you.
00:51:46She's from a good family, beautiful and successful.
00:51:50What more could you ask for?
00:51:52That's a good question.
00:51:54Not much, actually.
00:51:56Honesty.
00:51:58That's what I want.
00:52:00And love.
00:52:02Things that clearly Chloe has no idea.
00:52:06I said I was sorry.
00:52:09What more do you want?
00:52:11I've watched Chloe grow up.
00:52:13She's like a daughter to me.
00:52:15I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.
00:52:21One more chance, Brian.
00:52:23Let's forget all this nonsense.
00:52:26Do it, Mr. Shepard.
00:52:28Propose, right here, right now.
00:52:31Brian?
00:52:34Is this how the Duke family handles business deals?
00:52:38By forcing a ring on someone?
00:52:42Do it, or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:52:51Don't you dare.
00:52:53You're humiliating yourself.
00:52:56How dare you?
00:52:57Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:00Yes.
00:53:02I like her.
00:53:05But I can't imagine someone like her interested in me.
00:53:10The truth is, I wouldn't be here where I am today without her.
00:53:16Why would you choose someone like her?
00:53:19Exactly! This woman is trouble!
00:53:21She doesn't belong here! Throw her out!
00:53:24You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me?
00:53:29Interesting turn of events.
00:53:31Perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past.
00:53:35Do you actually think that just because you have the name Laura,
00:53:39that you're the missing heiress, Laura Lewis?
00:53:45You know what? Maybe you're right, Chloe.
00:53:47Ridiculous! Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:53:51I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation,
00:53:56but wow, did I underestimate your foolishness, Chloe.
00:54:02You have no right to talk to Miss Duke like that!
00:54:05That's enough! You don't get to talk here!
00:54:08You've gone mad, Shepard! You dare to go against Miss Duke?
00:54:11And the same applies to everyone else here.
00:54:13Anyone who insults Laura leaves with a black eye.
00:54:18He's willing to defend the Duke for her.
00:54:20What kind of charm does she have?
00:54:22I want to be careful, Brian.
00:54:24Don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the Lewis Group.
00:54:27Are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum?
00:54:31The Lewis Group isn't blacklisting anyone, especially not Shepard Group.
00:54:41Lewis Group RS? You? Don't make me laugh.
00:54:46Security, remove these two imposters from the premises.
00:54:50Wait, Uncle Jones. Give Brian another chance.
00:54:54Choose, Brian. Me and the future you deserve, or this fraud.
00:55:02Chloe, I have everything I ever wanted right here,
00:55:07in a wooden trade of all the power the Dukes hold me.
00:55:11Fine.
00:55:14Short the stock of the Shepard Group.
00:55:16What?
00:55:18You forced my hand, Brian. Now Shepard Group is ruined.
00:55:22The Duke family? They can't be serious.
00:55:25Shepard Group is doomed.
00:55:27Brian, you don't have to do this for me.
00:55:31Laura, I will never let anyone bully you, let alone them.
00:55:37Thank you, Brian.
00:55:40Thank you, Brian, for believing in me, for protecting me.
00:55:46Now it's my turn to protect you.
00:55:55Listen carefully.
00:55:57I need you to protect the Shepard Group stock at all costs.
00:56:03Don't let it drop even one cent.
00:56:07Don't let it drop even one cent.
00:56:11Do you understand?
00:56:13Wow. Award-winning performance, Laura.
00:56:17But you can't possibly control the stock.
00:56:20Want to put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?
00:56:24If the Shepard stock holds for the next five minutes,
00:56:34I need a public apology.
00:56:41Deal.
00:56:46Well, looks like your five minutes is up.
00:56:51Let's see how the Shepard stock is doing.
00:56:58What the? The Shepard Group stock price is going up.
00:57:03This can't be happening. It must be a coincidence.
00:57:11Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?
00:57:14There was a huge investment. We couldn't compete.
00:57:17Shepard's stock price is being heavily supported.
00:57:21How did you do this?
00:57:23Like I said, Chloe.
00:57:26I'm Laura Lewis.
00:57:29You're not. You're just some cleaner. You don't have access to billions.
00:57:33Well, I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:42No. I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:46There is no way I'm apologizing to you.
00:57:48If things were the other way, would you be so quick to forgive me?
00:57:52Chloe, the truth is everyone here has seen you be a bully and a coward and now a sore loser.
00:58:06This is so humiliating for her.
00:58:09How did she manage that?
00:58:11Maybe she really is a Lewis.
00:58:14Apologize to Miss Lewis.
00:58:16Shut up. Don't you dare talk about Miss Duke like that.
00:58:20Don't forget, the Duke family own half of Maplewood.
00:58:23They don't deserve this.
00:58:25Let's get out of here.
00:58:27Hold on.
00:58:29This is where I belong.
00:58:32And that is my chair.
00:58:36You can't go there. That is the VIP section.
00:58:39Only those invited by the Lewis Group Vice Presidents get to sit there.
00:58:44Like I said, Chloe. That's my seat.
00:58:51I heard a rumor floating around a few days ago.
00:58:56Seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony between her ex and Mr. Shepard, wasn't it?
00:59:05Are you planning another outburst, Laura?
00:59:07Is this how you charm all your men?
00:59:09Shall we?
00:59:11My pleasure.
00:59:13What are you doing?
00:59:15Let go.
00:59:17It doesn't matter what happened.
00:59:18I chose to stay by Laura's side.
00:59:21Let's go.
00:59:23Don't be absurd. That seat is reserved for a very important guest.
00:59:28Someone so esteemed, even the Vice Presidents have to bow low.
00:59:34And how exactly, Mr. Jones?
00:59:40Are you so sure that I'm not that esteemed guest?
00:59:44Wait, that's Peter Young.
00:59:46Director of Business Affairs at Lewis Group.
00:59:52That's Peter Young. He decides which investors to invite.
00:59:55It's Chloe Duke. Head of Duke Industries. So glad you could join us.
00:59:59Why is everyone standing around?
01:00:00It's her. She's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seat. It's embarrassing.
01:00:06That seat is reserved for the Lewis Group VIP guest.
01:00:09Specifically the family heir. Please get off the stage.
01:00:13Oh yes. Mr. Young, was it? I think I remember you. You manage my family's investments.
01:00:22Don't pretend like you know what's going on.
01:00:25Please get off the stage. That seat is reserved for the Lewis family heir.
01:00:30I need to make one thing crystal clear.
01:00:35I am the heir of the Lewis family.
01:00:45This is ridiculous. You? The Lewis heir?
01:00:49Don't you know that Miss Lewis is a legend around here?
01:00:52You must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this.
01:00:55Exactly. We ran a background check on her and turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the Harrison Group.
01:01:02Before that, a cashier in my family's supermarket.
01:01:06See Brian, this is who you've been chasing after. A liar and a cheat.
01:01:11Security. Get this imposter out of here. And everyone here is a witness.
01:01:16Why would any of you trust Laura? If any of you dares to harm her, you have to go through me first.
01:01:25Brian, she's just a nobody. She's just someone that the Harrison Group ditched. They didn't even want her.
01:01:33What exactly do you see in her?
01:01:35Escort this imposter out of here. Now.
01:01:38Oh, Peter.
01:01:46Peter, do you have any idea what you're doing?
01:01:51Mr. Yates, I'm so glad you could join us.
01:01:56Miss Lewis, sorry about the delay and for all the trouble you've had to put up with.
01:02:01It's no trouble, Mr. Yates. Luckily, I haven't been alone.
01:02:06I've had the great company of my very loyal friend.
01:02:12Wait a minute. She's Miss Lewis. Is this a joke?
01:02:16Mr. Young, you're new to the Lewis Group, so I can understand why you wouldn't recognize Miss Lewis.
01:02:23But you listened to lies without checking the facts and almost called the police.
01:02:30Tell me, Mr. Young, who put you up to this?
01:02:35Was it my uncle, Ian Lewis?
01:02:40I knew it.
01:02:43Consider this your termination.
01:02:47I get it now. This is all an act, right?
01:02:51Chloe, what are you doing? We still want to work with the Lewis family.
01:02:54Work with them? Are you blind? This woman is clearly having an affair with this old man.
01:02:59That's enough, young lady. You've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis Group.
01:03:06Oh, Chloe. I can't believe we're going through this again. I think...
01:03:10I think you need some professional help. Maybe I could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist.
01:03:16Of course, Miss Lewis.
01:03:18Miss Lewis.
01:03:20Miss Lewis.
01:03:22Miss Lewis.
01:03:24Miss Lewis.
01:03:26Miss Lewis.
01:03:28Miss Lewis.
01:03:30Miss Lewis.
01:03:32Miss Lewis.
01:03:34Miss Lewis.
01:03:36Miss Lewis.
01:03:38I can make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist.
01:03:40Chloe, that's enough.
01:03:42It's ridiculous. If you were really the Lewis family heir, you would have the ring.
01:03:46So why don't you show it to everyone?
01:03:48Show us the ring.
01:03:52Why don't you show that to everyone?
01:03:54Show us the ring.
01:03:56Show us the ring.
01:03:58Who are you to make demands of me?
01:04:00I don't answer to anyone but myself.
01:04:04I don't need any of your validation.
01:04:10There's a ring.
01:04:16Vice Presidents, I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family. This woman is an imposter.
01:04:22Miss Lewis, we apologize for the delay.
01:04:24How could you just let that con woman sit there? Get her out of here.
01:04:28This seat was always for Miss Lewis.
01:04:32She's the special guest we've been waiting for. The investment queen.
01:04:38The real heir to Lewis Group. Laura Lewis.
01:04:42She was a divorced host wife. A janitor. How can she?
01:04:46It's a lie. I'm telling you it's a lie.
01:04:48Do you think we'd lie?
01:04:50We run Lewis Group.
01:04:52Oh, Chloe.
01:04:54You assaulted me earlier.
01:04:56And you came to this meeting to what?
01:05:00Sabotage it.
01:05:02You'll be hearing from our legal team.
01:05:08Is this true, Miss Duke? Did you try and sabotage this meeting?
01:05:12Yes, it's all true.
01:05:14She fooled us all.
01:05:16The Dukes tricked us to keep Lewis Group out of Maplewood and control everything themselves.
01:05:22I had no idea.
01:05:24But I'm on your side.
01:05:26I can give you everything you need.
01:05:28All the resources in Maplewood.
01:05:30Miss Lewis, how would you like us to deal with this?
01:05:34An eye for an eye.
01:05:38Since Miss Duke here loves ruining things, I'll target her precious Duke Industries.
01:05:50I want them bankrupt in ten minutes.
01:05:54You're bluffing.
01:05:56You're nobody. You'll always be a nobody.
01:05:58And you can't touch me.
01:06:00Then consider this a test, Chloe.
01:06:04I didn't need my family's support with Shepard and I certainly don't need it now.
01:06:09Chloe, you dug your own grave.
01:06:12You think you can destroy Maplewood's leading family with just the Shepard Group?
01:06:17Please.
01:06:21We'll see.
01:06:26Dad?
01:06:28Slow down. What are you talking about?
01:06:32No.
01:06:34It's impossible.
01:06:36Chloe, what have you done?
01:06:38Years of hard work destroyed in minutes.
01:06:45What did you do?
01:06:47Well, Chloe, isn't this what you wanted?
01:06:51To give me a little taste of destruction?
01:06:54This is impossible. It's impossible.
01:06:58Chloe, what have you done?
01:07:01The news is everywhere.
01:07:03Shepard's launched a full-scale assault on the stock market.
01:07:06They're hammering our shares.
01:07:09Are you sure it's just Shepard?
01:07:11Yes. Shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato.
01:07:15We could go bankrupt. You've ruined everything.
01:07:18Don't worry, Mr. Duke.
01:07:20When your company does go bankrupt, I'll buy it at a fire sale price.
01:07:25Your employees won't even be affected.
01:07:27Brilliant. A masterstroke, Miss Lewis.
01:07:31Now, this is my event.
01:07:35Please leave.
01:07:37Brian, I did this for us.
01:07:39Everything I did, I did for us, Brian.
01:07:44Chloe, you need help.
01:07:47These feelings you have for me, it's not love.
01:07:51It's obsession.
01:07:53Enough.
01:07:55If you don't want to ruin everything completely, you'll come with me.
01:07:58Right now.
01:08:00No.
01:08:01Right now.
01:08:10Clara! This isn't over!
01:08:13Get off me!
01:08:15Get off me!
01:08:19What is going on here?
01:08:21Did they finally expose Laura's lies?
01:08:23Shepard Group.
01:08:25They're the new partner that's partnering up with Lewis Group for Maplewood.
01:08:28They're handling all future construction projects.
01:08:31That can't be.
01:08:33What about us? That was our project.
01:08:35Remember, Laura teamed up with Brian.
01:08:37Harrison Group is practically out. We have no chance.
01:08:40We can't give up that easily.
01:08:42Remember, Ian Lewis himself appointed me as General Manager.
01:08:46In a few days, he promised that he would let us meet with a new heir.
01:08:49You're right. If we can just meet with a new heir,
01:08:52we can bypass the Shepards and meet directly with the Lewis Group.
01:08:56We just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top.
01:09:00That's right.
01:09:04Vice Presidents, allow me to introduce my associate, Brian Shepard.
01:09:11I'm sure I've mentioned him before.
01:09:13Mr. Shepard, finally a pleasure to meet you.
01:09:16We've looked into your company's financial review.
01:09:19Very impressive.
01:09:21Thank you. Thank you, but a large part of that success is thanks to Ms. Lewis.
01:09:27She practically saved me from disaster three times over now.
01:09:32Brian, you can just call me Laura.
01:09:35Ms. Lewis's recommendation is very telling, Mr. Shepard.
01:09:39Perhaps today clarifies everything.
01:09:42Mr. Shepard, this opportunity is gone. Seize it.
01:09:47A woman like Laura is not easy to find.
01:09:51Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Vice President.
01:10:01Did Laura send you to kill me?
01:10:03Laura? Hardly.
01:10:06I'm Ian Lewis, CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group.
01:10:13So you're Laura's uncle?
01:10:15In the flesh.
01:10:17So Laura really is your niece?
01:10:19Yes, little Laura.
01:10:22She just threw away her birthright about two, three years ago.
01:10:26Ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood.
01:10:29I think he was a Harrison.
01:10:31Now Laura's got the VPs and Mr. Yates on her side.
01:10:34Did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover?
01:10:38And we can't let that happen, can we, my dear?
01:10:41If you're Ian Lewis, wouldn't you have the family ring?
01:10:44Well, my dear, that's where you come in.
01:10:47Ms. Duke, we need you to relinquish my ring.
01:10:52What if I fail? My family is already ruined.
01:10:56Yes, you are in a spot of bother, I must say.
01:10:59But if successful, I guarantee that you and the Duke family will get back everything you've lost.
01:11:06Laura's got the VPs and Brian on her side. How can I possibly get the ring?
01:11:11There is a way, you know, that we can make Laura relinquish and give up that ring willingly.
01:11:20Laura, my dear, welcome.
01:11:22Uncle Ian, it's so good to see you.
01:11:30Laura.
01:11:31It's so good to see you.
01:11:32And you. It's been too long. Two, three years, perhaps. How have you been?
01:11:38I've been well, Uncle Ian. Thank you for asking.
01:11:42I see you've been busy keeping Lewis Group afloat.
01:11:46Yes.
01:11:47Could have been easy.
01:11:48Indeed. Somebody had to. I mean, after you left me with everything to do, without a safe pair of hands,
01:11:54I hate to think what would have happened to the company.
01:11:57Actually, Uncle Ian, from what I've heard, you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions.
01:12:05Yes. Minor mistakes. Minor.
01:12:08Don't worry, Uncle Ian. I won't hold it against you.
01:12:12Good. Well, cheers to you coming back here. And the Lewis Group.
01:12:21I'm so sorry, Laura. How clumsy of me.
01:12:25No, no worries, Uncle Ian. I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up.
01:12:32Of course. Right away. Just down to the left.
01:12:41Use it wisely.
01:12:43Oh, I will.
01:12:56Hey, Laura. How's it?
01:12:59Hello, Brian. Your little girlfriend is with me now.
01:13:02Chloe, how in the hell did you get Laura's phone?
01:13:06Let's just say that I have my ways.
01:13:09Listen, Chloe. Don't hurt her. Please.
01:13:14I'll do anything.
01:13:17Come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs. Now.
01:13:22Don't tell anyone if you want her alive.
01:13:27Well, you certainly do have your ways.
01:13:34Oh, thank goodness you've cleared up. I am sorry. How clumsy.
01:13:37And don't forget your phone. I retrieved it for you.
01:13:40Thank you, Uncle Ian.
01:13:42Lovely to see you again.
01:13:44I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet.
01:13:47At the banquet.
01:13:49I'll see you then.
01:13:50Will do. Looking forward to it.
01:13:54Laura! Laura! Where are you?
01:13:57Laura!
01:13:59Laura! Where are you?
01:14:02Laura! Laura! Where are you?
01:14:05Laura!
01:14:12Gotcha.
01:14:14I wouldn't expect it from you.
01:14:18You weren't expecting that, were you?
01:14:30Finally. Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.
01:14:34What the... Laura? Where are you, Laura? Laura?
01:14:37Go shut your mouth.
01:14:39Chloe? What have you done? You out of your mind?
01:14:43Out of my mind?
01:14:45You were the one that left me for that tramp and destroyed my life!
01:14:49That's not true. You were the one who messed up!
01:14:52Brian! Laura!
01:14:55Stay where you are.
01:14:57You better not come alone.
01:15:00Drop this knife, Chloe. This is insane.
01:15:03Insane? I did this for us, Brian.
01:15:07We were meant to be together.
01:15:10Us? You've gone crazy. Get out of here.
01:15:13Chloe, keep that thing. It's a very serious offence.
01:15:18They're going to lock you up for years.
01:15:20You think I care about jail time?
01:15:23All I care about is tearing you two apart.
01:15:26You don't deserve him.
01:15:28Look what you've done.
01:15:30You've destroyed my life, my company, everything.
01:15:34Now I'm going to destroy your life.
01:15:37Give me your family ring now.
01:15:40Give it to me!
01:15:42I want the ring.
01:15:44Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:15:48You know, Chloe, trying to kill me, that's foolish.
01:15:54Because who do you think is going to win?
01:15:57You, that little nutter, or me?
01:16:03Something a little bit more persuasive.
01:16:12Freeze! Don't move, anyone.
01:16:17Don't move. You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.
01:16:22Miss Lewis, having fun without me? I'm hurt.
01:16:27Brian, are you hurt?
01:16:30No, I'm okay.
01:16:34Tell me, Chloe, who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:16:39Why should I tell you? You're going to kill me anyway.
01:16:43Chloe, I don't have a problem with you,
01:16:46but if you don't talk,
01:16:49your beloved Duke Industries might run into some.
01:16:53Well, I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:16:56So the choice is yours, Chloe.
01:16:59Talk or face the consequences.
01:17:02Fine. It was Ian Lewis.
01:17:05He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the banquet today.
01:17:10Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?
01:17:13I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:17:17Oh, every word, Miss Lewis.
01:17:20Are you ready to play a game, Brian?
01:17:24This is crazy. Are we really sure we can do this?
01:17:27All these big companies here. It's crazy.
01:17:30Absolutely. The Lewis Group is under new leadership.
01:17:33We can talk to the heiress herself.
01:17:36Exactly. We just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir.
01:17:40There's Ian Lewis now. You can introduce us. Let's go.
01:17:43Yeah.
01:17:46Ian, I'm so sorry.
01:17:49There's Ian Lewis now. You can introduce us. Let's go.
01:17:52Yeah.
01:17:55Hello, Ian Lewis. I'm Amber Smith. We spoke on the phone the other day.
01:17:58This is Ben Harrison from Harrison Group.
01:18:01How do you do?
01:18:02We're the company that...
01:18:03Yes, I know who you are.
01:18:05But, Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little drama.
01:18:08Now, look, I'm not here for idle chatter.
01:18:15Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Could I ask you all to be seated, please?
01:18:20The moment you've all been waiting for.
01:18:23Tonight marks a new chapter in the life of the Lewis Group.
01:18:26A night where the rightful heir takes their place.
01:18:29Would you please join me in welcoming the heir to the Lewis Group, Miss Laura Lewis.
01:18:36Look, everybody, attention. Attention, please.
01:18:39There's been a recent development of some tragedy.
01:18:46I just got notice from a phone call a couple of minutes ago that Laura has been in a car accident.
01:18:52And, tragically, she hasn't made it. She has not survived.
01:19:00What? Laura Lewis is dead?
01:19:03It doesn't matter now. She's gone.
01:19:05Mr. Lewis, is this news...
01:19:07A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates.
01:19:10Rest assured, the Lewis Group will continue under my competent leadership.
01:19:16Hold on. Who said that I'm dead?
01:19:21Laura.
01:19:26I don't understand. What's happening?
01:19:29Laura? But, weren't you...
01:19:32My apologies for the delay, everyone. There seems to be some misunderstanding.
01:19:39Laura, what are you doing here?
01:19:41You've got to stop this. If you upset the Lewis family anymore, we're all doomed.
01:19:44I said this once. Back off, Ben.
01:19:52Thank you for coming, everyone.
01:19:54As I'm sure you know, tonight I officially reclaim my title as the CEO of Lewis Group.
01:20:05Perhaps you could make some room for me, Uncle Ian.
01:20:10Impossible. How are you still alive?
01:20:13Well, clearly I am alive and well. So, why don't we get this started?
01:20:18No. You're not the rightful heir. You gave that away when you married Ben Harrison.
01:20:26Uncle Ian, is that seriously the best that you have? That I got married too quickly?
01:20:31Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago and married a stranger,
01:20:35and left me to work tirelessly, keeping the company together.
01:20:39Uncle Ian, retire. Enjoy your retirement. Lewis Group will be perfectly fine without you.
01:20:46No. There can only be one heir, and that's me. And the rightful heir has possession of this.
01:20:55You think a ring makes an heir? You're even more foolish than I could have ever imagined.
01:21:02Give that back to me.
01:21:04This?
01:21:05Yes.
01:21:06You think some shiny gold thing makes you the heir?
01:21:10Give it back.
01:21:11True leadership is about earning the respect of those around you, not some stupid ring.
01:21:21My ring? What have you done? Where is it?
01:21:26My ring.
01:21:28Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.
01:21:31How dare you?
01:21:32Now, let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.
01:21:42Fine. It was Ian Lewis. He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the banquet today.
01:21:50Oh, quite the spectacle, Mr. Lewis. Security, escort him out. And Ian, don't fall over.
01:21:59It's all lies. It's all lies. Fakery. It's fake news.
01:22:02The truth is clear. Get him out of here. Now.
01:22:08I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.
01:22:13Turns out reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.
01:22:19Luckily, these past few days, I've had Mr. Shepard by my side, and he has been a great support.
01:22:30Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.
01:22:35I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.
01:22:43Shepard Group.
01:22:44What? Laura, hold on. This was never my idea. This was all Kathy and Amber's fault. I don't want a divorce.
01:22:52What? Ben, what are you saying? You came to me first.
01:22:55Classic Ben. Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.
01:23:01Just don't shut Harrison Group out. Just give me another chance.
01:23:05How could I shut you out? I'm just a cleaner, remember? I'm just a useless housewife. I don't have that power.
01:23:15What are you talking about? No, come on. No, please, no.
01:23:20Um, Mr. Shepard?
01:23:22Yes, Miss Lewis?
01:23:24Yes, Miss Lewis?
01:23:26I was wondering if maybe you wanted to grab dinner sometime. On me.
01:23:36Miss Lewis, I will love to.