- 4/18/2025
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.
00:00:10What the hell is going on here?
00:00:13Half of you came from major investment banks.
00:00:16Our stock is about to crash, and you're telling me there's nothing we can do.
00:00:20Sir, this is a coordinated attack from multiple investment funds.
00:00:25They're shorting us simultaneously. There is nothing we can do.
00:00:29Sir, what are our next steps?
00:00:35Well, looks like Shepard Group might be bankrupt by lunchtime.
00:00:45Hey, this is a private meeting.
00:00:47Excuse me, ma'am. Could you hold on our cleaning for just a couple of minutes?
00:00:50Mr. Shepard, building a public company in just five years? That's impressive.
00:00:58But losing your cool over a little market turbulence? That seems out of character for you.
00:01:05Do I know you?
00:01:09Wait, what are you doing?
00:01:12What are you doing?
00:01:13You can't do this. You're just a cleaner.
00:01:15You can't be messing with our company funds.
00:01:17This is incredible.
00:01:19What's going on?
00:01:21The shortening attempt.
00:01:23It's failing.
00:01:24The price is holding.
00:01:27Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.
00:01:33We met before.
00:01:34They're still cleaning to do Mr. Shepard.
00:01:37Hold on.
00:01:38Tell me, how could I ever repay for this?
00:01:42If the opportunity ever arises, you could give your next contract for construction to Harrison Group.
00:01:51Jason.
00:01:52Can we have five now?
00:01:53What are you doing?
00:01:54Mr. Yates.
00:01:55What?
00:01:56Only two bodyguards this time?
00:01:57You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:01:58No, ma'am.
00:01:59I just thought you might like discreet today.
00:02:00Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Group.
00:02:13Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:18No, ma'am.
00:02:19I just thought you might like discreet today.
00:02:21Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Group.
00:02:25Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:29Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret and why you've married this Ben Harrison fellow.
00:02:35Look, today is Ben's birthday.
00:02:38Anything we need to discuss, we can do it some other time.
00:02:41Ma'am, it really is time for you to accept your inheritance.
00:02:45Because what I want is a simple life with Ben.
00:02:50Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Toby walk you up to the house, for my sake.
00:02:59Uh... Divorce papers. Sign it.
00:03:09Why?
00:03:11why you are not worthy of my son anymore the harrison group is practically a local celebrity
00:03:22now especially since it's landed a 100 million dollar contract with the shepherd group and you
00:03:27you're just a cleaner the truth is laura i've wanted a divorce for a very long time i need
00:03:35a wife who reflects my status i secured that hundred million dollar contract you a cleaning
00:03:43woman handing out million dollar deals don't make me laugh i did it was my present to ben for his
00:03:52birthday i was the one who got brian harrison to give ben that deal what are you doing here
00:03:59clearly ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the harrison family amber's family is practically
00:04:04local royalty a small town rich person is royalty and what qualifications do you have to judge
00:04:13miss cleaner your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor doesn't
00:04:18it ben what's going on is this why you want a divorce because of her oh please i've spent
00:04:29years building harrison group you're still a cleaner we just grew apart apart no no i i won't sign any
00:04:41money is a motivator isn't it ben all right here a hundred thousand dollars open up a small
00:04:56shop or something a hundred thousand dollars i was the one that helped you make harrison group what it is
00:05:06today do you have any idea how much money i've brought in for you don't be ridiculous you've never
00:05:11done anything for ben's success this is our active charity tool here a million dollars take this you
00:05:19just want more money don't you just leave and never see ben again i never expected my three years of
00:05:28devotion to end like this since none of you respect me a cleaning lady threatening us i'm so scared
00:05:38just leave you already make this house stink
00:05:42thank god she's gone go to written store
00:05:52sir laura lewis's information
00:05:58she's ben harrison's wife no wonder why she wanted to partner
00:06:06actually sir ben harrison just divorced her
00:06:09divorced her
00:06:11wait a minute don't you remember she's the one who helped us with the smith contract three years ago
00:06:20yeah yeah she's saved our hiding now remember why would ben harrison dump someone who just got him
00:06:27a hundred million dollar contract
00:06:28oh let's get to the bottom of this
00:06:37hey what are you doing let go of me who attacked amber apologize this instant
00:06:45stealing from the harrisons we gave you a generous divorce settlement
00:06:49you refused it and now you're stealing she couldn't afford it you're a thief
00:07:01that's mine give it back
00:07:02wait that's enough
00:07:06mora i want to say thank you properly for saving shepherd group it's it's really no no worries mr
00:07:14shepherd but um i'm just going through a divorce you see it's who are you boris new squeeze
00:07:21excuse me do you know who i am is this true you hooked up with this man while you were married to
00:07:27my son shame on you mr shepherd i for your information my name is brian shepherd i'm ceo of the shepherd group
00:07:35oh please a big shot like brian shepherd wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner you really don't
00:07:40recognize him do you amber that's really interesting considering i thought you were the one that secured
00:07:46that contract for ben that's ridiculous he doesn't look like that my ring
00:07:52jason give it back to miss lewis oh hey what are you doing
00:07:58laura let's get you out of here now hold on a minute laura who the heck is this man or have
00:08:04you been sneaking around it's all right now this is none of your business all rabbed dead bodies you're
00:08:11not going anywhere until that's what you tell us what's going on we are the harrisons you can't just
00:08:16waltz in here and take her harrison compared to the shepherd group you're nobody i go back what are you
00:08:23saying that is brian shepherd that's a lie don't you dare walk away from me laura you come back here
00:08:28and explain yourself don't you take another step towards my son laura laura does ben even know you
00:08:36were the one who secured the hundred million deal let's just say that ben underestimated me i don't feel
00:08:44good about going through the signing event after how they treated you maybe we should cancel it no
00:08:53no the event will proceed besides i'll be there
00:09:01there's a lot that i don't know about you laura who are you truly you'll find out
00:09:07mr shepherd um can you pull up over here please
00:09:16mr yates i want you to call all of the lewis group's business partners and we're gonna have a
00:09:24meeting an investment meeting one week from today make sure everyone is there
00:09:31because after that meeting i'm gonna reclaim my place as the ceo of lewis group oh excellent miss
00:09:40lewis i'll start making arrangements tomorrow ben harrison
00:09:47you're gonna know exactly what it feels like to lose everything
00:09:51after this ceremony the harrison family will finally be considered maplewood city royalty
00:10:02only after then my darling we can get married laura what are you doing here security get that
00:10:10woman out of here we don't need cleaners at this event why wouldn't i be here this is a business
00:10:16event after all business you wouldn't know business if i hit you on the head a fancy dress doesn't
00:10:22make you high society honey just get out don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to
00:10:27play mistress for you should have taken my hundred thousand dollar offer oh ben do you really think
00:10:32that you can sign this contract without me all right this is really important for me do not ruin this
00:10:38okay you don't belong here just get out that's what you get this contract is mine to give or take
00:10:58away as i see fit don't be ridiculous this is insane who do you think you are yeah put that down you have
00:11:05no idea what you're doing security she's lost a mind this is a disaster ben this contract was supposed
00:11:14to be my birthday present to you but since you clearly don't deserve it
00:11:35you really think ripping up that contract is going to help you're so silly laura oh please honey
00:11:50you couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady security get this woman out of here before she makes
00:11:55another mess i was the one that started this deal with the shepherds and after careful consideration
00:12:02i don't think the harrison family is worthy of working with the shepherds you really think that
00:12:09the shepherd group and i could be torn up by something that you've done you have no authority
00:12:14here of course she has the authority
00:12:23that's the man that laura went with the other day what is he doing here mr shepherd how does he know her
00:12:28is that really brian shepherd laura are you all right uh mr shepherd i can assure you i don't even
00:12:36know this woman there must be some sort of misunderstanding there's no misunderstanding here mr harrison
00:12:42this contract with shepherd group is officially terminated effective immediately wait a minute this
00:12:50contract i thought you said you got it it's her she ruined the contract you are his mistress aren't you
00:12:57an affair she had an affair with that man behind my son's back mom please it's okay this man is
00:13:05don't touch me that woman destroyed your career in front of everyone has an affair and you just stand
00:13:11there you're a disgrace an adulterer you deserve to be a shut up
00:13:19mr shepherd i apologize for this whole mess but i can assure you this woman has tricked you
00:13:25tricked why don't you answer a question yourself then what was my name before we got married laura lewis
00:13:35right lewis group the financial giants there's no way a lewis is connected to this
00:13:44that's crazy there's no way you're related to the lewis family name that's absurd
00:13:49that's absurd it's it's it's absurd a high society heiress wouldn't waste their time in maplewood
00:13:57yeah yeah it's a lie it's a lie this woman was a waitress when i met her in fact i saved her from
00:14:02a robbery three years ago she's nothing special she only married me out of gratitude i was just a waitress
00:14:12how convenient for your story ben first time i met her she was in need of waiters at the diner
00:14:17okay listen up everybody when i when i met her i'd only just started my business
00:14:22now look at me i'm signing multi-million dollar contracts look at her still just a clear
00:14:29mr shepherd that woman is my son's ex-wife she's doing all this out of spite
00:14:34she's lying mr shepherd she's just a cleaning lady for your business isn't she
00:14:42let's make something clear i was the one behind harrison group success
00:14:49i use my resources to help my ex-husband but all he saw me as was the maid don't lie
00:14:56you were never good enough for ben when you married him oops that roof was built with lies
00:15:02kathy you never respected me and ben dumping me the second you thought you were successful on
00:15:09your own and the cheating i think you're blaming the wrong person you were not good enough for ben
00:15:17then and you're certainly not good enough for him now if you'd prefer to believe a liar's story
00:15:24than the truth kathy consider this my resignation from the harrisons from everything
00:15:36wait wait wait laura you think you can just walk in here and you know ruin everything and then just
00:15:40walk out like nothing happened i don't think so you're a cleaner you're a cleaner that cleans toilets
00:15:46nobody cares about you cleaning toilets or not at least i have my self-respect
00:15:51i don't need a fancy title or a rich husband to feel important
00:16:01now i think there has been some sort of misunderstanding i think all jobs are important
00:16:05right mom ben what are you doing but i don't think that a a janitor should have some sort of
00:16:11influence over a deal as big as this a janitor well why don't we ask miss smith
00:16:18exactly how she landed that collaboration with shepard you did claim to have been the one that
00:16:25secured the deal weren't you mr shepherd it's all a lie this woman laura she's just a gold digger
00:16:34trying to trick you i but well a lie you say miss smith i believe you mentioned securing this contract
00:16:42for harrison room but i don't recognize you is this true miss smith
00:16:49miss lewis has helped me on several occasions this contract was my way of showing my appreciation
00:16:57the contract i mean laura tore it up so can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony
00:17:04underway reprinted mr harrison perhaps you haven't been paying attention without miss lewis involvement
00:17:12i wouldn't even consider partnering with your company
00:17:18today i want to make it clear shepherd group has no plans to partner with harrison
00:17:24group in the future miss smith you lied to us you destroyed everything what no it's a misunderstanding
00:17:35i can explain this lewis family group this can't be believe what you want ben lewis group will be
00:17:44holding a massive investment meeting later this week three of our vice presidents will be here in
00:17:52maplewood and i'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who i am everyone
00:18:01listen to me shepherd group will not be partnering with harrison a man who can keep his vows to his wife
00:18:09cannot be trusted to keep his word on the contract the charade is over mr harrison everyone here
00:18:16deserves to see the truth miss lewis shall we take this conversation last one
00:18:30help mom someone get a doctor mom it seems your night has taken quite the turn mr shepherd
00:18:39indeed perhaps it's best to leave them to it
00:18:55what what now mom this is not all on me not on you i was trying to help
00:19:03she cheated on you with shepherd flaunted their affair exactly and those dresses who could afford
00:19:11those on a janitor's salary miss smith how could you do this we trusted you completely
00:19:18no no i got ben the deal i had no idea shepherd would fall for dora she's a liar
00:19:26well stop it amber you lied to us just as much as she did lied you're on my side and anyways i have
00:19:34a plan the shepherds are no one special we can expose laura in all her lies go national we can make
00:19:42ourselves a household name now if you'll excuse me i have a very important phone call to you
00:19:49thank you so much for tonight mr shepherd thank you as well for standing up for me it's all right
00:20:00laura you deserve the credit for all your hard work can i ask you something do you have any place to
00:20:05stay tonight in the hotel don't don't worry about me mr shepherd i'll be fine um excuse me you can just
00:20:14drop me off actually laura actually laura there is something else would you consider go out for
00:20:20dinner sometime just casually of course mr shepherd are you asking me out please call me brian
00:20:30and yes technically you're single now yes that may be true but um going out with a newly divorced
00:20:40x cleaner isn't exactly proper proper laura i don't give a damn about appearances tonight i saw your
00:20:53intelligence and your strength those are qualities i truly admire so what you say dinner
00:21:03just two people getting to know each other
00:21:05i'm sorry mr shepherd i i actually have another appointment tonight so i i can't wait laura
00:21:15just here is fine
00:21:19laura
00:21:25laura who is it laura wait jason find out who owns that car and do it fast
00:21:35ian lewis who is this it's amber smith mr lewis i'm sorry for the late call but i believe i have
00:21:49some urgent information about your family i don't know who you are miss smith how did you get this
00:21:55number don't worry about that right now i believe i know someone impersonating laura lewis
00:22:01someone i know very well impersonating my niece and where is this fake laura right here in maplewood
00:22:12and let me tell you she's causing quite a scene well what is she doing exactly
00:22:19and more to the point what do you want from me in the next few days the lewis group will hold an
00:22:26investment meeting right i want to meet with the vice presidents all will be revealed then very well
00:22:35i'll have my secretary arrange a meeting but be warned if this is a waste of my time it won't be
00:22:41trust me mr lewis thank you that little rascal laura i wonder what she's up to now
00:22:56that car belongs to mr yeats the lewis family butler oh lewis family that's interesting
00:23:10could she be connected to them somehow i'm not sure brian there you are i've missed you
00:23:19chloe what are you up to chloe what are you doing here what do you mean can't i visit the man i love
00:23:29we ended things for a reason it was just one teensy mistake i was i was a little bit tipsy
00:23:36doesn't everyone deserve a second chance it's a mistake you said you cheated on me
00:23:40is this your new fling ex-divorcey used a clean floor it's quite the catch you say look my relationship
00:23:54with her is none of your business and don't you dare talk about her like that please
00:24:02an ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman
00:24:06it's a classic story it's enough i'll get the hell out of my office
00:24:11you want to be careful brian duke industry still holds a lot of weight in maplewood
00:24:16if you want shepherd group to stay afloat you ought to be more careful
00:24:24seems like you've got more on your plate than lore's secrets now
00:24:27this is it the lewis group vice presidents are on the top floor once i'm done speaking
00:24:38with them i'll have ben's company rolling in business investments i'll go speak with them
00:24:43first and then i'll introduce you well well well look who it is what a surprise did brian
00:24:51did you already that's none of your business now move aside please laura just what do you
00:24:59think you're doing you you street rat you really think you can just ruin my events again haven't
00:25:03you ruined my life enough don't you have any shame if you'll excuse me i have an important meeting to
00:25:09get to oh the nurse after everything you've done you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate
00:25:14them too seriously i think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here oh that's gold
00:25:23you really think that they're gonna let you in laura please you're no one compared to me you don't
00:25:28deserve to be here the only ones who don't belong here are you three and you idiot believing every lie
00:25:38that she tells you wake up ben oh laura laura come on why do you always pull this on me i mean
00:25:45seriously can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once i know what this is so stupid oh
00:25:53shut your trap amber spoke directly with the ceo he invited her to meet with the vps before the main
00:25:59meeting yeah amber got me a partnership with the lewis group and unlike some people i have a real
00:26:06invitation well before you all start celebrating why don't you take a look at this
00:26:18oh that's rich you may have brian shepherd fooled but you can't fool me i spoke to ian lewis himself
00:26:24ceo of lewis group speaking of brian where is he right now you mean my uncle ian don't be ridiculous
00:26:34yeah ian lewis personally gave me this invitation himself and besides this looks fake she's a liar
00:26:45this is a personal invitation from mr yates himself it grants me access to the vip elevator which leads
00:26:52straight to the vice presidential suite she's lying they don't have a vip elevator in this hotel
00:26:58is there a special elevator for vips in this hotel not that i know of see she's lying
00:27:10there you have it laura even the hotel staff can spot a fake go on get lost before things get worse
00:27:16here take this one lead me to the vice presidents you have no idea what you just did there be consequences
00:27:30besides if you have this relationship with ian lewis that you claim to have why don't you just ask him
00:27:38to get the two of them an invitation security security we need this woman removed immediately
00:27:44she is harassing me we're done with your games laura you're just a fraud man place with you what
00:27:54brian shepherd you think money buys you the right to walk all over people well it doesn't
00:28:00yeah wasn't enough to kick us out of maplewood was it huh what other plans do you have to destroy
00:28:04this time okay you out after what you did to laura you had it coming don't play dumb we know exactly
00:28:12what's been happening here how long has this little affair been going on you've been sleeping with her
00:28:16since she was married to my son hold on a second an affair you think laura and i you people are unbelievable
00:28:28mr carter get down here asap we have a situation
00:28:33what you think you can just boss the manager around now is that it we'll stick around and
00:28:37watch you crash and burn miss lewis apologies for the delay how can i help you this evening
00:28:42thank you mr carter for getting down here so quickly it seems there's a misunderstanding
00:28:49these people don't think that i belong here well mr carter i can assure you this woman is a cleaner
00:28:55a cleaner nonsense i personally agreed to miss lewis upon her arrival in maplewood three years ago
00:29:01exactly lewis group my company has some major investments planned here in maplewood i was just
00:29:11here investigating potential business opportunities no this woman doesn't know the difference between
00:29:16business and a hole in the ground she's been this way since my son divorced her she's insane
00:29:21actually i've met laura three years ago at the coffee shop she helped secure a profitable investment
00:29:28for shepherd group no it's a lie mr shepherd she's tricking you too
00:29:37you know it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them mr carter would you
00:29:45mind showing me to the vip elevator wait is that why you're covering for her huh because of the affair
00:29:50because she slept with you excuse me who are you and how dare you speak to miss lewis that way
00:29:55enough of this she's right that's enough heaven you embarrass yourself enough this is lewis group property
00:30:01behave or i'll call security but she doesn't even have a vip entrance access she shouldn't be here
00:30:08since you're having trouble understanding them let me make it clear this hotel is owned by the lewis family
00:30:17it's mine to come or go as i please
00:30:25thank you for sending me in brian i owe you what we'll talk about this later
00:30:31well it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision mr herrs
00:30:36what do you think we don't have this come in excuse me vice presidents i'm amber smith general
00:30:51manager of the lewis group maplewood branch i believe ian lewis told you about our meeting today
00:30:56maplewood branch our records don't show any maplewood branch miss smith
00:31:03are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up ian lewis mr lewis reassured me that
00:31:12today we would discuss well expansion plans expansion plans miss smith a decision like
00:31:21that wouldn't be taken without board approval and frankly we haven't heard anything about maplewood
00:31:27branch but ian lewis assured me that miss smith we have a very important guest arriving soon
00:31:35perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff
00:31:38maybe i can stay for this guest and offer some local incident we'd like you to leave if you don't
00:31:43we'll call security hey stop there this elevator is a vip only back please of course my apologies
00:32:03laura
00:32:06vice presidents it's so good to see all of you again
00:32:09miss lewis it's been too long your return is a lifesaver miss lewis the lewis group has floundered
00:32:18under your uncle's well shall we say unconventional leadership the board are begging you to come back
00:32:25miss lewis well please sit yes well it is time for me to get my career back on track we've got a meeting
00:32:35planned a big one in just a few days local powerhouses and smaller players too they'll all
00:32:43be there in one spot miss lewis we met with an amber smith she claimed your uncle appointed her
00:32:52general manager of a maplewood branch for the lewis group she said that did she well miss smith
00:32:59is a liar there is no maplewood branch at least not yet she lied so blatantly it was it's unbelievable
00:33:07well don't worry i found a much more suitable partner
00:33:13shepherd group shepherd crew their rise to a public company has been impressive
00:33:19do you have anything to do with that so what happens now with this amber smith oh
00:33:26oh don't worry about amber i've got plans for her
00:33:34miss lewis consider this your official invitation to the legend from us cheers cheers
00:33:55no i'm not leaving what are you talking about no come on wait i'm amber smith i'm the lewis group
00:34:00manager of maplewood branch what are you doing these are my guests yeah that's right tell them who we
00:34:04are yes we were waiting for miss smith lewis group maplewood branch no such thing ma'am and frankly
00:34:12i'm not interested in your act oh of course laura she's probably sleeping with the manager as well that's
00:34:19how she gets away with everything you underestimate her kathy she's probably sleeping with all three
00:34:24vice presidents no way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this careful with your words
00:34:31both of you acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble
00:34:37look who can't even get into a meeting whilst i secure three with all the vice presidents and let's
00:34:43not forget the mystery guest that they're bringing to maplewood looks like she used you and tossed you
00:34:48aside used me unlike some people i don't mind being helpful you're so stupid she threw you away like
00:34:56yesterday's trash don't worry brian you deserve better and let's not forget i'm the new maplewood branch
00:35:04manager of lewis group appointed by the ceo of lewis group themselves ian lewis new branch manager huh
00:35:13interesting laura lewis what are you doing here get out of here you claim to be the mystery guest
00:35:20don't play games laura i was formally invited by lewis group themselves to the investment meeting
00:35:26only the top companies get those looks like you're all out of luck is that so
00:35:32well then there seems to be a misunderstanding you see i'm not sure if you know miss smith but
00:35:41lewis group is my company and i decide who goes to the meetings
00:35:48escort them out their visit is over oh come on this way please i'm not leaving
00:35:56move we're not leaving again move oh no no no we're not going now okay
00:36:00come on this isn't over laura you'll see
00:36:06thanks for waiting then
00:36:09laura i'm glad you're okay
00:36:13and thank you for defending me i really appreciate it um are you coming to the meeting
00:36:25yes but it's gonna be tricky
00:36:31why i'm sure that shepherd group got an invitation
00:36:37yes laura there's something you should know
00:36:41is is this about ben because i can assure you that he won't cause any problems he won't even get past security
00:36:52laura it's not ben it's someone else
00:36:59someone's causing problems for shepherd group
00:37:01yes her name is chloe duke she is daughter of the duke family she's my ex-fiance
00:37:14and uh let's say things didn't end so well between us and let's just say we didn't end things so well
00:37:26and for some reason she's having a hard time moving on and you think that she's going to cause problems at the meeting for
00:37:40her
00:37:43out of jealousy
00:37:47there's a possibility she's kind of jealous
00:37:51well
00:37:52all the more reason for you to be there
00:37:56besides
00:37:58i'll be there too
00:38:01it's clora
00:38:04would you consider being i guess at the meeting
00:38:06What? Are you worried that this Chloe is going to cause problems for me too?
00:38:11Maybe a little. But mostly, I want to show them we're a team.
00:38:17Well, it's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepherd. Thank you.
00:38:23Lauren.
00:38:27I don't care about your past. I just want to be by your side. I think I'm falling for you.
00:38:36Ryan.
00:38:44I appreciate your honesty and right now, I'm just not...
00:38:50I just don't really have romance on my mind right now. Just with everything going on and going on and...
00:38:58It's okay. I just want to be on the front.
00:39:03And if Chloe tries anything, you won't face her alone.
00:39:11There's just one thing I do need.
00:39:15What is it?
00:39:17A formal dress.
00:39:19Oh, security! She doesn't belong here. This is a private store.
00:39:34Excuse me. We need some assistance. I'm looking for a very particular dress.
00:39:40Wow. It's beautiful.
00:39:46It is.
00:39:47I'll try this one off.
00:39:49Don't bother with her. She can't afford anything here. She's just a cleaner. She doesn't deserve to shop you. She has no money.
00:39:55Yeah, exactly. I mean, what are you doing here? Can't you just leave me alone?
00:40:02I wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared. I'm here for retail therapy.
00:40:07Oh, please. This store's for the A-list only. Not some cheapskate like you. Says the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:16Hey! Show some respect.
00:40:18Typical Laura. Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:23I would have asked you, but without me, I'm sure you're already broke.
00:40:27Oh, please. Come on. We'll take the dress.
00:40:28Sir, this particular dress is not for sale.
00:40:33Uh, what do you mean you don't sell it? I want it. Name your price.
00:40:37It's not about the price, ma'am. This one was custom made for Miss Lewis, the Lewis Group heiress. The entire brand belongs to her. This beautiful dress is for display purposes only. Thank you.
00:40:49It wouldn't suit you anyway, Amber.
00:40:51What are you talking about? Of course it would suit her. It'd fit her just fine.
00:40:54And if it wouldn't fit me, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.
00:40:59Well, buying the whole store, allow me to purchase this dress.
00:41:06Oh, please. Don't you know that this store belongs to Lewis Group? We wouldn't sell it to someone like you.
00:41:13Amber, you're not even a branch manager yet. You don't get to speak on behalf of Lewis Group.
00:41:18Could you? Please tell me more about this dress.
00:41:20Of course. Uh, it was custom made for Laura Lewis, heiress to the Lewis Group Fortune, hand-stitched in Italy, naturally.
00:41:30And apparently there are many more like it. This was high-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection.
00:41:38Laura, do you like this dress?
00:41:41Of course. Of course. It's custom made for me. I'm just here to take what's already mine.
00:41:48Oh, you can't be serious. There must be millions of Laura Lewis's out there in the world.
00:41:53Fine, fine. If it's not for sale, can't I at least try it on? It would look incredible on me.
00:41:59Miss, this dress is very delicate. If I may be frank, I don't think this would fit you properly.
00:42:06Are you calling me fat?
00:42:08Actually, on a second thought. Why don't we just buy the whole brand? How's that sound?
00:42:14Sir, are you serious? You would just buy the entire brand for one dress?
00:42:19This brand is worth at least 50 million dollars. And to buy it for a waitress? Are you out of your mind?
00:42:26Yes. You see, even if you had the money, they wouldn't sell it to you.
00:42:30Just one second.
00:42:34Yes, this is Brian Shepherd, CEO of Shepherd Group. I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.
00:42:41I'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand.
00:42:46What?
00:42:47Sorry, sir. That brand is not for sale.
00:42:53You see? If we can't have it, neither can you.
00:42:59Mr. Yates. Yes, this is Laura Lewis.
00:43:03I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepherd Group.
00:43:09Oh, come on. Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.
00:43:13Exactly. Come on. This is pathetic. You really think this is going to work? It's sad.
00:43:18Excellent.
00:43:20Thank you, Mr. Yates. That's all.
00:43:28Yes?
00:43:32What?
00:43:34Are you willing to sell me the brand?
00:43:38Awesome. Thank you.
00:43:40Hello?
00:43:44Hello?
00:43:45Yes?
00:43:47Wow. Yes, of course.
00:43:49Absolutely.
00:43:53The store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepherd.
00:43:58The Shepherd Group is the new owner. How may I be upstairs today, sir?
00:44:03Well, Laura, I don't know much about pressure.
00:44:06So I would like to give you this brand to you.
00:44:08You can't be serious. You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.
00:44:13Don't listen to her, Brian.
00:44:16You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else.
00:44:19You're not welcome here. I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:27I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:29Of course.
00:44:30You can't be serious.
00:44:31Oh, come on.
00:44:32Sir?
00:44:33Ma'am?
00:44:34You're afraid I'll have to ask you to leave?
00:44:36Well, we're not leaving.
00:44:37Okay?
00:44:38Hey, hey, hey!
00:44:39This isn't over, Laura!
00:44:41Could I try the dress on now?
00:44:43Of course, Miss Lewis.
00:44:45You just follow me.
00:44:46Wow.
00:44:47Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.
00:44:59Laura, you look breathtaking in this dress.
00:45:03Brian, why would you do all of this for me?
00:45:10Laura, because you deserve everything beautiful in the world.
00:45:17And that includes this dress.
00:45:22Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?
00:45:26I...
00:45:28I need a moment.
00:45:30Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:45:35Does that mean it could be a yes?
00:45:38Maybe.
00:45:44Hi.
00:45:52Hi.
00:45:53Hi.
00:45:56What?
00:45:58Well, well, well.
00:46:00Look who decided to join the party.
00:46:02Playing dress-up again, Laura?
00:46:04One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith.
00:46:07And you understand the meaning of rude.
00:46:09You threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone?
00:46:12For this.
00:46:13This gold digger.
00:46:15You know, Ben.
00:46:16I really cared about you, even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:46:21I knew the name of a great psychologist in New York.
00:46:24Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.
00:46:30Enough!
00:46:31I've had enough of this drama.
00:46:33Yeah, me too.
00:46:34Try that again, and you'll regret it.
00:46:37Now, get the hell out of my face.
00:46:40Let's see if you two even make it past the door.
00:46:42Yeah.
00:46:45I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.
00:46:48What?
00:46:49That's impossible.
00:46:50I was invited by the CEO himself.
00:46:55Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group's name is on the list.
00:47:00Looks like you two won't be getting let in, after all.
00:47:04You don't have an invitation.
00:47:06You're just here because of Brian.
00:47:07Let me see this.
00:47:12This doesn't even look real.
00:47:13It's different from mine.
00:47:15Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:47:20This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:47:25Please, right this way.
00:47:26We can continue this discussion later.
00:47:29If you manage to get in.
00:47:34Sir.
00:47:35Madam.
00:47:36We recommend you leave.
00:47:39There you are!
00:47:41How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:47:45There you are!
00:47:47How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:47:49Looks like another relationship bites the dust, Laura.
00:47:52Looks like stealing men is a habit of yours.
00:47:54Probably yours.
00:47:55Get away from him!
00:47:57He's engaged to me!
00:47:58Hey, hey, hey.
00:47:59Hold your horses, Gwen.
00:48:00That ended a long time ago.
00:48:02Engaged to you.
00:48:04Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian.
00:48:08Your relationship's history.
00:48:11That was just a little tiff.
00:48:12You really think that could tear us apart?
00:48:15Don't you know who I am?
00:48:18Don't pretend like you don't know.
00:48:20Oh, honey.
00:48:21She don't recognize royalty, let alone in Duke.
00:48:23She's just a maid, remember?
00:48:25I don't have time for all this drama.
00:48:29Brian?
00:48:31Let's head inside.
00:48:33Brian!
00:48:34How could you choose this cleaner over me?
00:48:37Are you really gonna humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?
00:48:41There's nothing left to say, Gwen.
00:48:43Don't make this a scene.
00:48:45Shall we?
00:48:47You okay, Miss Duke?
00:48:53And you are?
00:48:55Amber Smith.
00:48:57I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:49:00What branch? I've never heard of it.
00:49:02What do you want from me?
00:49:03That Laura!
00:49:05She tore up my invitation.
00:49:06Do you think you can get me inside?
00:49:08What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?
00:49:12Please don't waste my time.
00:49:13Gotta take it out.
00:49:14I'm gonna take it out.
00:49:15I'm gonna take it out.
00:49:16I'm gonna take it out.
00:49:17You have to?
00:49:18No, no, no.
00:49:19But I'm gonna try to get my story out.
00:49:20We'd like to fix the house.
00:49:22You've got to wait.
00:49:23No, we're gonna do it.
00:49:25You've got to wait for the house,
00:49:26That's what you can't wait for sure.
00:49:27You're gonna place my time.
00:49:28If I can't have Brian, neither can you. The Duke family has more influence than you think.
00:49:53Chloe, good to see you. I've been expecting you.
00:49:56Uncle Jones, how are you?
00:49:58I need your help with something.
00:50:02What is it? Anything for my little Chloe.
00:50:05It's Brian.
00:50:07Who's that woman? I thought you were...
00:50:10She's a con woman. She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.
00:50:14What? Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?
00:50:20She's pretending to be a Louis to get close to him.
00:50:24What are you planning?
00:50:26What are you planning?
00:50:28I want to destroy Shepard Group.
00:50:30Anyway, I am terribly sorry about Chloe. I had no idea she would be so... intense.
00:50:42What do you mean? You so should have taken her up on her offer. I mean you guys are just... power couple.
00:50:54I see what you're doing. Power couple you say? More like a disaster waiting to happen. Anyway, shall we take a seat?
00:51:04Actually Brian, my seat is... up there.
00:51:12Really?
00:51:13She doesn't deserve to sit there.
00:51:15Excuse me.
00:51:16This is my VIP invitation. I can sit wherever I like.
00:51:22Hey, what do you think you're doing?
00:51:24This is signed by all three VPs of Louis Group.
00:51:27Where did you get this? Who did you have to sleep with?
00:51:31That's enough. This is getting us nowhere. Laura is my guest and I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her. Got it?
00:51:44Mr. Shepard, what do you see in that woman? Miss Duke is a perfect match for you. She's from a good family, beautiful and successful. What more could you ask for?
00:51:57That's a good question. Not much actually. Honesty. That's what I want. And love. Things that clearly Chloe has no idea.
00:52:11I said I was sorry. What more do you want?
00:52:15I've watched Chloe grow up. She's like a daughter to me. I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.
00:52:22One more chance, Brian. Let's forget all this nonsense.
00:52:29Do it, Mr. Shepard. Propose. Right here. Right now.
00:52:35Brian?
00:52:37Is this how the Duke family handles business deals? By forcing a ring on someone?
00:52:46Do it. Or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:52:55Don't you dare. You humiliate yourself.
00:53:00How dare you? Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:04Yes. I like it.
00:53:07I like it.
00:53:10But I can't imagine someone like her interesting in me.
00:53:15The truth is, I wouldn't be here where I am today without her.
00:53:21Why would you choose someone like her?
00:53:24Exactly. This woman is trouble. She doesn't belong here. Throw her out!
00:53:28You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me.
00:53:33Interesting turn of events.
00:53:36Perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past.
00:53:40Do you actually think that just because you have the name Laura, that you're the missing heiress Laura Lewis?
00:53:49One more chance, Brian.
00:53:50You're right, Chloe.
00:53:52Ridiculous. Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:53:55I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation, but wow. Did I underestimate your foolishness, Chloe?
00:54:07You have no right to talk to Miss Duke like that.
00:54:10That's enough. You don't get to talk here.
00:54:13You got mad, Shepard. You dare to go against Miss Duke.
00:54:16And the same applies to everyone else here. Anyone who insults Laura.
00:54:21Leave us with a black eye.
00:54:22He's willing to defend the chick for her. What kind of charm does she have?
00:54:27I want to be careful, Brian. Don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the Lewis Group.
00:54:32Are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum?
00:54:36The Lewis Group isn't blacklisting anyone, especially not Shepard Group.
00:54:41Lewis Group RS? You? Don't make me laugh. Security! Remove these two impostors from the premises.
00:54:55Wait, Uncle Jones. Give Brian another chance. Choose, Brian. Me and the future you deserve, or this...fraught.
00:55:04Chloe. I have everything I ever wanted, right here. And I wouldn't trade all the power that looks on me, I would.
00:55:16Fine.
00:55:17Fine.
00:55:23Short the stock of the Shepard Group.
00:55:24What?
00:55:27You forced my hand, Brian. Now Shepard Group is ruined.
00:55:31The Duke family? They can't be serious.
00:55:34Shepard Group is doomed.
00:55:36Brian, you don't have to do this for me.
00:55:40Laura, I will never let anyone bully you, let alone them.
00:55:46Thank you, Brian, for... for believing in me, for protecting me.
00:55:54Now it's my turn to protect you.
00:55:57Listen carefully. I need you to protect the Shepard Group stock at all costs.
00:56:11Don't let it drop even one cent. Do you understand?
00:56:17Well, award-winning performance, Laura. But you can't possibly control the stock market.
00:56:23You want to put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?
00:56:28If the Shepard stock holds for the next five minutes, you owe me a public apology.
00:56:45I do.
00:56:46Well, looks like your five minutes is up. Let's see how the Shepard stock is doing.
00:57:02What the? The Shepard Group stock prices? It's going up!
00:57:07This can't be happening. It must be a coincidence.
00:57:09Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?
00:57:18There was a huge investment. We couldn't compete. Shepard stock price is being heavily supported.
00:57:24How did you do this?
00:57:27Like I said, Chloe, I'm Laura Lewis.
00:57:33No, you're not. You're just some cleaner. You don't have access to billions.
00:57:37Well, I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:46No. I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:51There is no way I'm apologizing to you.
00:57:53If things were the other way, would you be so quick to forgive me?
00:57:56Chloe?
00:57:57The truth is, everyone here has seen you be a bully and a coward and now a sore loser.
00:58:11This is so humiliating for her.
00:58:14How did she manage that?
00:58:16Maybe she really is a Lewis.
00:58:17Apologize to Miss Lewis.
00:58:20Shut up. Don't you dare talk about Miss Duke like that.
00:58:24Don't forget, the Duke finally owned half of Maplewood.
00:58:28There you go, Elizabeth.
00:58:30Let's get out of here.
00:58:32Hold on.
00:58:34This is where I belong.
00:58:36And that is my chair.
00:58:41You can't go there. That is the VIP section.
00:58:44Only those invited by the Lewis Group Vice Presidents get to sit there.
00:58:49Like I said, Chloe, that's my seat.
00:58:52Had a rumor floating around a few days ago.
00:59:02Seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony between her ex and Mr. Shepherd, wasn't it?
00:59:10Are you planning another outburst, Laura?
00:59:13Is this how you charm all your men?
00:59:15Shall we?
00:59:17My pleasure.
00:59:19What are you doing?
00:59:20Let go.
00:59:22It doesn't matter what happened.
00:59:23I chose to stay by Laura's side.
00:59:26Let's go.
00:59:28Don't be absurd.
00:59:29That seat is reserved for a very important guest.
00:59:33Someone so esteemed, even the Vice Presidents have to bow low.
00:59:40And how exactly, Mr. Jones?
00:59:45Are you so sure that I'm not that esteemed guest?
00:59:49Wait, that's Peter Young.
00:59:51Director of Business Affairs at Lewis Group.
00:59:57Oh, that's Peter Young.
00:59:58He decides which investments are they?
00:59:59Mr. Young, it's Chloe Duke, Head of Duke Industries.
01:00:02So glad you could join us.
01:00:04Why is everyone standing around?
01:00:05It's her.
01:00:07She's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seat.
01:00:09It's embarrassing.
01:00:11That seat's reserved for the Lewis Group VIP guest.
01:00:15Specifically the family heir.
01:00:17Please get off the stage.
01:00:19Oh, yes.
01:00:21Mr. Young, was it?
01:00:23I think I remember you.
01:00:24You manage my family's investments.
01:00:28Don't pretend like you know what's going on.
01:00:30Please get off the stage.
01:00:32That seat's reserved for the Lewis family heir.
01:00:35I need to make one thing crystal clear.
01:00:38I am the heir of the Lewis family.
01:00:50Oh, speak to you.
01:00:51This is ridiculous.
01:00:52You, the Lewis heir.
01:00:55Don't you know that Miss Lewis is a legend around here?
01:00:58You must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this.
01:01:00Exactly.
01:01:01We ran a background check on her and it turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the Harrison Group.
01:01:08Before that, I could see her in my family's supermarket.
01:01:12See, Brian.
01:01:13This is who you've been chasing after.
01:01:15A liar and a cheat.
01:01:17Security.
01:01:18Get this imposter out of here.
01:01:20Everyone here is a witness.
01:01:22Why would any of you trust Laura?
01:01:25If any of you dares to harm her, you have to go through me first.
01:01:31Brian, she's just a nobody.
01:01:34She's just someone that the Harrison Group ditched.
01:01:37They didn't even want her.
01:01:39What exactly do you see in her?
01:01:41Escort this imposter out of here.
01:01:43Now.
01:01:44Oh, Peter.
01:01:52Peter, do you have any idea what you're doing?
01:01:56Mr. Yates, I'm so glad you could join us.
01:02:01Miss Lewis, sorry about the delay and for all the trouble you've had to put up with.
01:02:07It's no trouble, Mr. Yates.
01:02:10Luckily, I haven't been alone.
01:02:12I've had the great company of my very loyal friend.
01:02:17Friend.
01:02:18Wait a minute.
01:02:19She's Miss Lewis.
01:02:20Is this a joke?
01:02:22Mr. Young, you're new to the Lewis Group.
01:02:25So, I can understand why you wouldn't recognize Miss Lewis.
01:02:29But you listened to lies without checking the facts.
01:02:33And almost called the police.
01:02:36Tell me, Mr. Young, who put you up to this?
01:02:40Is that my uncle, Ian Lewis?
01:02:46I knew it.
01:02:50Consider this your termination.
01:02:53I get it now.
01:02:55This is all an act.
01:02:57Right?
01:02:58Chloe, what are you doing?
01:02:59We still want to work with the Lewis family.
01:03:00Work with them?
01:03:01Are you blind?
01:03:02This woman is clearly having an affair with this old man.
01:03:05That's enough, young lady.
01:03:06You've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis Group.
01:03:12Oh, Chloe.
01:03:13I can't believe we're going through this again.
01:03:15I think you need some professional help.
01:03:19Maybe I could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist.
01:03:22Chloe, that's enough.
01:03:24It's ridiculous.
01:03:25If you were really the Lewis family heir, you would have the ring.
01:03:28So why don't you show it to everyone?
01:03:29Show us the ring!
01:03:30Show us the ring!
01:03:34Why don't you show that to everyone?
01:03:36Show us the ring!
01:03:37Show us the ring!
01:03:38Show us the ring!
01:03:39Who are you to make demands of me?
01:03:42I don't answer to anyone but myself.
01:03:46I don't need any of your validation.
01:03:52There's a ring.
01:03:57Vice Presidents!
01:03:58I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family.
01:04:01This woman is an imposter.
01:04:03Miss Lewis, we apologise for the delay.
01:04:07How could you just let that con woman sit there?
01:04:09Get her out of here!
01:04:10This seat was always for Miss Lewis.
01:04:13She's the special guest we've been waiting for.
01:04:17The investment queen.
01:04:19The real heir to Lewis Group.
01:04:22Laura Lewis.
01:04:24She was a divorced host wife.
01:04:25A janitor.
01:04:26How can she?
01:04:27She can't be.
01:04:28It's a lie I'm telling you.
01:04:29It's a lie.
01:04:30Do you think we'd lie?
01:04:32We run Lewis Group.
01:04:34Oh, Chloe.
01:04:36You assaulted me earlier.
01:04:39And you came to this meeting to what?
01:04:42Sabotage it.
01:04:44You'll be hearing from our legal team.
01:04:46Is this true, Miss Duke?
01:04:47Did you try and sabotage this meeting?
01:04:48Yes.
01:04:49It's all true.
01:04:50She fooled us all.
01:04:51The Duke tricked us to keep Lewis Group out of Maplewood and control everything themselves.
01:04:53I had no idea.
01:04:54But I'm on your side.
01:04:55I can give you everything you need.
01:04:56All the resources in Maplewood.
01:04:57Miss Lewis.
01:04:58How would you like us to deal with this?
01:05:02An eye for an eye.
01:05:03Since Miss Duke here loves ruining things, I'll target her precious Duke Industries.
01:05:07I want them bankrupt in ten minutes.
01:05:08You're bluffing.
01:05:09I'll target her precious Duke Industries.
01:05:10I want them bankrupt in ten minutes.
01:05:11You're bluffing.
01:05:12You're bluffing.
01:05:13You're nobody.
01:05:14You'll always be a nobody.
01:05:15And you can't touch me.
01:05:16Then, consider this a test, Chloe.
01:05:19You're bluffing.
01:05:23You'll always be a nobody.
01:05:27You'll always be a nobody.
01:05:37And you can't touch me.
01:05:38Then, consider this a test, Chloe.
01:05:46I didn't need my family's support with Shepard, and I certainly don't need it now.
01:05:50Chloe, you dug your own grave.
01:05:53You think you can destroy Maplewood's leading family with just the Shepard group?
01:05:59Please.
01:06:00Hmm.
01:06:02We'll see.
01:06:08Dad?
01:06:10Slow down! What are you talking about?
01:06:12No, it's impossible!
01:06:17Chloe, what have you done?
01:06:19Years of hard work, destroyed in minutes.
01:06:26What did you do?
01:06:28Well, Chloe, isn't this what you wanted?
01:06:33To give me a little taste of destruction?
01:06:35This is impossible.
01:06:37It's impossible!
01:06:39Chloe, what have you done?
01:06:41The news is everywhere!
01:06:43Shepard's launched a full scale of salt on the stock market.
01:06:46They're hammering our shares!
01:06:48Are you sure it's just Shepard?
01:06:51Yes!
01:06:52Shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato!
01:06:56We could go bankrupt!
01:06:57You've ruined everything!
01:06:59Don't worry, Mr. Duke.
01:07:00When your company does go bankrupt, I'll buy it!
01:07:05At a fire sale price!
01:07:06Your employees won't even be affected!
01:07:08Brilliant!
01:07:09A masterstroke, Miss Lois!
01:07:13Now, this is my event.
01:07:17Please leave.
01:07:18Brian, I did this for us!
01:07:20Everything I did, I did for us, Brian!
01:07:22Chloe, you need help.
01:07:27These feelings you have for me, it's not love.
01:07:32It's obsession.
01:07:34Enough!
01:07:35If you don't want to ruin everything completely, you'll come with me.
01:07:39Right now.
01:07:40No!
01:07:41Right now!
01:07:43Laura!
01:07:44This isn't Arma!
01:07:45Get out of me!
01:07:46What is going on here?
01:08:02Did they finally expose Laura's lies?
01:08:04Shepard Group.
01:08:05They're the new partner that's partnering up with Lois Group for Maplewood.
01:08:09They're handling all future construction projects.
01:08:12That can't be!
01:08:14What about us?
01:08:15That was our project!
01:08:16Remember, Laura teamed up with Brian.
01:08:18Harrison Group is practically out.
01:08:20We have no chance.
01:08:21We can't give up that easily.
01:08:23Remember, Ian Lewis himself appointed me as General Manager.
01:08:27In a few days, he promised that he would let us meet with the new heir.
01:08:31You're right.
01:08:32If we can just meet with the new heir, we can bypass the Shepards and meet directly with the Lewis Group.
01:08:37We just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top.
01:08:42That's right.
01:08:46Vice Presidents, allow me to introduce my associate, Brian Shepard.
01:08:52I'm sure I've met you.
01:08:54Mr. Shepard, finally a pleasure to meet you.
01:08:57We've looked into your company's financial review.
01:09:01Very impressive.
01:09:04Thank you, but a large part of that success is next to Ms. Lewis.
01:09:08No.
01:09:09She practically saved me from disaster.
01:09:12Three times over now.
01:09:13Brian, you can just call me Laura.
01:09:15Ms. Lewis' recommendation is very telling, Mr. Shepard.
01:09:20Perhaps today clarifies everything.
01:09:23Mr. Shepard, this opportunity is gone.
01:09:27Seize it.
01:09:28A woman like Laura is not easy to find.
01:09:32Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Vice President.
01:09:34Did Laura send you to kill me?
01:09:45Laura?
01:09:46Hardly.
01:09:47I'm Ian Lewis, CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group.
01:09:52So you're Laura's uncle?
01:09:56In the flesh.
01:09:57So Laura really is your niece?
01:10:00Yes, little Laura.
01:10:03She just threw away her birthright about two, three years ago.
01:10:07Ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood.
01:10:10I think he was a Harrison.
01:10:12Now Laura's got the VPs and Mr. Yates on her side.
01:10:15Did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover?
01:10:19And we can't let that happen, can we, my dear?
01:10:23If you're Ian Lewis, wouldn't you have the family ring?
01:10:26Well, my dear, that's where you come in, Miss Duke.
01:10:29We need you to relinquish my ring.
01:10:32What if I fail?
01:10:35My family is already ruined.
01:10:37Yes, you are in a spot of bother, I must say.
01:10:40But if successful, I guarantee that you and the Duke family will get back everything you've lost.
01:10:48Laura's got the VPs and Brian on her side.
01:10:51How can I possibly get the ring?
01:10:53There is a way, you know, that we can make Laura relinquish and give up that ring willingly.
01:11:02Laura, my dear, welcome.
01:11:04Uncle Ian, it's so good to see you.
01:11:08Laura.
01:11:09So good to see you.
01:11:10And you, it's been too long.
01:11:11Two, three years, perhaps.
01:11:12How have you been?
01:11:13I've been well, Uncle Ian.
01:11:14Thank you for asking.
01:11:15I see you've been busy keeping Lewis Group afloat.
01:11:16Yes.
01:11:17Kind of been easy.
01:11:18Indeed.
01:11:19Somebody had to.
01:11:20I mean, after you left me with everything to do, without a safe pair of hands, I hate to think it would have happened to the company.
01:11:37Actually, Uncle Ian, from what I've heard, you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions.
01:11:47Yes.
01:11:48Minor mistakes.
01:11:49Minor.
01:11:50Don't worry, Uncle Ian.
01:11:52I won't hold it against you.
01:11:54Good.
01:11:55Well, cheers to you coming back here.
01:11:59And the Lewis Group.
01:12:02Oh!
01:12:03I'm so sorry, Laura.
01:12:06How clumsy of me.
01:12:07No, no worries, Uncle Ian.
01:12:10I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up.
01:12:14Of course.
01:12:15Right away.
01:12:16Just down to the left.
01:12:18Use it wisely.
01:12:25Oh, I will.
01:12:41Hey, Laura.
01:12:42How's that?
01:12:43Hello, Brian.
01:12:44Your little girlfriend is with me now.
01:12:46Chloe.
01:12:47How in the hell did you get Laura's phone?
01:12:51Let's just say that I have my ways.
01:12:53Listen, Chloe.
01:12:55Don't hurt her.
01:12:57Please.
01:12:58I'll do anything.
01:13:00Come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs.
01:13:05Now.
01:13:06Don't tell anyone if you want her alive.
01:13:10Well, you certainly do have your ways.
01:13:15Oh, thank goodness you've cleared up.
01:13:16I am sorry.
01:13:17How clumsy.
01:13:18And don't forget your phone.
01:13:19I retrieved it for you.
01:13:21I'll go again.
01:13:22Lovely to see you again.
01:13:23Yeah.
01:13:24I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet.
01:13:25At the banquet.
01:13:26I'll see you then.
01:13:27Will do.
01:13:28Looking forward to it.
01:13:29Laura!
01:13:30Laura!
01:13:31Where are you?
01:13:32Laura!
01:13:33Laura!
01:13:34Where are you?
01:13:35Laura!
01:13:36Laura!
01:13:37Laura!
01:13:38Where are you?
01:13:39Laura!
01:13:40Laura!
01:13:41Where are you?
01:13:42Laura!
01:13:43Laura!
01:13:44Where are you?
01:13:45Laura!
01:13:46Laura!
01:13:47Where are you?
01:13:48Laura!
01:13:49Laura, where are you?
01:13:50Laura!
01:13:51Laura, where are you?
01:13:52Laura!
01:13:57Gotcha.
01:13:58You weren't expecting that, were you?
01:14:12Finally!
01:14:13Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.
01:14:16What the...
01:14:17Laura, where are you, Laura?
01:14:18Laura?
01:14:19Let go.
01:14:20You shut your mouth.
01:14:21Chloe, what have you done?
01:14:24You out of your mind?
01:14:25Out of my mind!
01:14:27You were the one who left me for that tramp and destroyed my life!
01:14:30That's not true.
01:14:31You were the one who messed up!
01:14:33Brian!
01:14:34Laura!
01:14:37Stay where you are.
01:14:39You better not come alone.
01:14:41You shot this knife, Chloe.
01:14:43This is insane!
01:14:45Insane?
01:14:46I did this for us, Brian!
01:14:48We were meant to be together.
01:14:51Us?
01:14:52You've gone crazy!
01:14:54And you're out of here!
01:14:55Chloe,
01:14:56Kidnapping is a very serious event.
01:14:59They're going to lock you up for years!
01:15:01You think I care about jail time?
01:15:04All I care about is tearing you two apart.
01:15:07You don't deserve him.
01:15:09What have you done?
01:15:11You've destroyed my life!
01:15:13My company, everything!
01:15:15Now I'm going to destroy your life.
01:15:18Give me your family ring now.
01:15:21Give it to me!
01:15:23This is about the ring.
01:15:24Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:15:29You know, Chloe, trying to kill me, that's foolish.
01:15:35Because who do you think is going to win?
01:15:38You?
01:15:39That was mine.
01:15:40That was mine.
01:15:41Or...
01:15:42Me.
01:15:43Something a little bit more persuasive.
01:15:45Freeze!
01:15:46Don't move anyone!
01:15:47Don't move!
01:15:48You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.
01:15:50Miss Lewis, having fun without me?
01:15:51I'm hurt.
01:15:52Are you hurt?
01:15:53No, I'm okay.
01:15:54Tell me, Chloe, who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:16:13I'm okay.
01:16:16Tell me, Chloe.
01:16:19Who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:16:21Why should I tell you?
01:16:23You're going to kill me anyway.
01:16:25Chloe, I don't have a problem with you.
01:16:28But if you don't talk,
01:16:31your beloved Duke Industries might run into some.
01:16:35Well, I'm recording everything, Miss Knox.
01:16:38So the choice is yours, Chloe.
01:16:40Talk, or face the consequences.
01:16:44Fine.
01:16:45It was Ian Lewis.
01:16:47He said he'd help Duke Industries
01:16:49if I kept you away from the bankers today.
01:16:53Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?
01:16:55I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:16:59Oh, every word, Miss Lewis.
01:17:02Are you ready to play a game, Brian?
01:17:10This is crazy.
01:17:16Are we really sure we can do this?
01:17:18All these big companies here, it's crazy.
01:17:20Absolutely.
01:17:22The Lewis Group is under new leadership.
01:17:24We can talk to the heiress herself.
01:17:26Exactly.
01:17:27We just need to make sure we make a good impression
01:17:28on the new heir.
01:17:30There's Ian Lewis now.
01:17:32He can introduce us.
01:17:33Let's go.
01:17:34Yeah.
01:17:34Hello, Ian Lewis.
01:17:38I'm Amber Smith.
01:17:38We spoke on the phone the other day.
01:17:41This is Ben Harrison from Harrison Group.
01:17:42How do you do?
01:17:43We're the company that...
01:17:44Yes, I know who you are.
01:17:46Miss Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little drama.
01:17:50Now, look, I'm not here for idle chatter.
01:17:52Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
01:17:58Could I ask you all to be seated, please?
01:18:02The moment you've all been waiting for.
01:18:05Tonight marks a new chapter in the life of the Lewis Group.
01:18:09A night where the rightful heir takes their place.
01:18:12Would you please join me in welcoming the heir to the Lewis Group,
01:18:17Miss Laura Lewis.
01:18:18Look, everybody, attention.
01:18:20Attention, please.
01:18:21There's been a recent development of some tragedy.
01:18:29I just got noticed from a phone call a couple of minutes ago
01:18:32that Laura has been in a car accident.
01:18:35And tragically, she hasn't made it.
01:18:38She has not survived.
01:18:43What?
01:18:44Laura Lewis is dead?
01:18:46It doesn't matter now.
01:18:47She's gone.
01:18:48Mr. Lewis, is this new...
01:18:50A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates.
01:18:53But rest assured, the Lewis Group will continue under my competent leadership.
01:18:57Hold on.
01:19:00Who said that I'm dead?
01:19:04Laura.
01:19:09I don't understand.
01:19:10What's happening?
01:19:12Laura?
01:19:14But...
01:19:14weren't you...
01:19:15My apologies for the delay, everyone.
01:19:18There seems to be some misunderstanding.
01:19:22Laura, what are you doing here?
01:19:23You've got to stop this.
01:19:24If you upset the Lewis family anymore, we're all doomed.
01:19:27I'll say this once.
01:19:28Back off.
01:19:29I'll say this once.
01:19:30Because...
01:19:30I'll say this once.
01:19:30I'll say that last one.
01:19:35Thank you for coming, everyone.
01:19:37As I'm sure you know,
01:19:39tonight,
01:19:40I officially
01:19:41reclaim
01:19:42my title
01:19:43as the CEO
01:19:45of Lewis Group.
01:19:49Perhaps
01:19:49you
01:19:50could make some room for me,
01:19:52Uncle Ian.
01:19:54Impossible.
01:19:54How are you still alive?
01:19:56Well, clearly I am alive
01:19:58and well,
01:19:59so
01:19:59why don't we get this started?
01:20:01No.
01:20:02You're not
01:20:02the rightful heir.
01:20:04You gave that away
01:20:05when you married Ben Harrison.
01:20:09Uncle Ian,
01:20:09is that seriously
01:20:10your art
01:20:11that you have
01:20:11that I got married
01:20:12too quickly?
01:20:14Well,
01:20:14you went off to Maplewood
01:20:15three years ago
01:20:16and married a stranger
01:20:17and left me
01:20:18to work tirelessly
01:20:20keeping the company together.
01:20:21Uncle Ian,
01:20:23retire.
01:20:23Enjoy
01:20:24your retirement.
01:20:26Lewis Group
01:20:27will be perfectly fine
01:20:28without you.
01:20:29No.
01:20:30There can only be
01:20:30one heir
01:20:31and that's me
01:20:33and the rightful heir
01:20:35has possession
01:20:35of this.
01:20:38You think a ring
01:20:39makes an heir?
01:20:41You're even more foolish
01:20:42than I could have
01:20:43ever imagined.
01:20:45Give that back to me.
01:20:47This?
01:20:48Yes.
01:20:48You think some
01:20:49shiny gold thing
01:20:51makes you the heir?
01:20:53Give it back.
01:20:54True leadership
01:20:55is about
01:20:57earning
01:20:58the respect
01:20:59of those around you.
01:21:01Not some stupid ring.
01:21:03Oh, my ring.
01:21:04Look at God,
01:21:05where is it?
01:21:08My ring.
01:21:10Now,
01:21:11everyone,
01:21:12if I could have
01:21:12your attention.
01:21:14How dare you.
01:21:14let me show you
01:21:16how a true
01:21:17heir
01:21:18earns a ring like that.
01:21:22Talk.
01:21:23I'm working
01:21:24to talk about it.
01:21:25Fine.
01:21:26It was Ian Lewis.
01:21:27He said he'd help
01:21:29you can destroy
01:21:29if I kept you away
01:21:30from the bankers today.
01:21:31Oh, quite the spectacle,
01:21:35Mr. Lewis.
01:21:37Security,
01:21:38escort him out.
01:21:40And Ian,
01:21:41don't fall over.
01:21:42It's all lies.
01:21:44It's all lies.
01:21:44Fakery.
01:21:45It's fake news.
01:21:46Get him out of here.
01:21:47Now.
01:21:52I owe all of you
01:21:53an apology
01:21:54for everything
01:21:55that's happened tonight.
01:21:57Turns out,
01:21:57reclaiming my birthright
01:21:59didn't go as smoothly
01:22:00as I had hoped.
01:22:03Luckily,
01:22:04these past few days,
01:22:05I've had
01:22:06Mr. Shepherd
01:22:08by my side.
01:22:09And he has been
01:22:11a great support.
01:22:14Lewis Group
01:22:15has a lot
01:22:16of exciting plans
01:22:17for Maplewood.
01:22:20I'm proud to announce
01:22:21that we have secured
01:22:23a reliable partner.
01:22:28Shepherd Group.
01:22:29What?
01:22:30Laura, hold on.
01:22:31This was never my idea.
01:22:34This was all
01:22:34Kathy and Amber's fault.
01:22:35I don't want a divorce.
01:22:37What?
01:22:37Then what are you saying?
01:22:38You came to me first.
01:22:40Classic Ben.
01:22:41Something goes wrong
01:22:42and you start
01:22:43pointing the fingers
01:22:44at all the women
01:22:45in your life.
01:22:46Just don't
01:22:47shut Harrison Group out.
01:22:48Just give me
01:22:49another chance.
01:22:50How could I shut you out?
01:22:52I'm just a cleaner,
01:22:53remember?
01:22:54I'm just a useless
01:22:55housewife.
01:22:57I don't have that power.
01:23:00What are you talking about?
01:23:01What?
01:23:01No, come on.
01:23:02Sorry.
01:23:02No, please, no.
01:23:05Um,
01:23:06Mr. Shepherd?
01:23:07Yes, Miss Lewis?
01:23:09I was wondering
01:23:10if
01:23:10maybe you wanted
01:23:13to grab dinner
01:23:14sometime.
01:23:17On me.
01:23:19Miss Lewis,
01:23:20I would love to.
01:23:24Miss Lewis,
01:23:24let usang.
01:23:32You like me.
01:23:35I can't see you as a person.
01:23:36Maybe you want me here.
01:23:37Miss Lewis,
01:23:39if you love me.
01:23:41Next happened to me.
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