- 5/4/2025
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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.
00:00:21Sir, 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 lunch time.
00:00:45Hey, this is a private meeting.
00:00:46Mr. Jason, excuse 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.
00:00:57But 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.
00:01:18This is incredible!
00:01:20What's going on?
00:01:22The 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.
00:01:31We've 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 you for this?
00:01:42If the opportunity ever arises, you could give your next contract for construction to Harrison Group.
00:01:51Jason, can we have five now?
00:02:10Mr. Yates!
00:02:12What, only two bodyguards this time?
00:02:14You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:17No, ma'am. I just thought you might like to scream today.
00:02:21Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Grimmel.
00:02:26Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:30Ma'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. Anything we need to discuss, we can do it some other time.
00:02:42Ma'am, it really is time for you to accept your inheritance.
00:02:46Because what I want is a simple life, with Ben.
00:02:51Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Toby walk you onto the house, for my sake.
00:03:05Ma'am, divorce papers. Sign it.
00:03:16Why?
00:03:17You are not worthy of my son anymore.
00:03:20The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now, especially since it's landed a $100 million contract.
00:03:26The Shepard Group.
00:03:28And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:30The truth is, Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time. I need a wife who reflects my status.
00:03:38I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:41You, a cleaning woman, handing out million dollar deals. Don't make me laugh.
00:03:50I did! It was my present to Ben for his birthday.
00:03:54I was the one who got Brian Harrison to give Ben that deal.
00:03:57What are you doing here?
00:04:00Clearly, Ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the Harrison family.
00:04:04Amber's family is practically local royalty.
00:04:07Local royalty? A small town rich person is royalty.
00:04:12And what qualifications do you have to judge, Miss Cleaner?
00:04:15Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor, doesn't it, Ben?
00:04:20Ben?
00:04:23What's going on?
00:04:25Is this why you want a divorce?
00:04:27Because of her?
00:04:28Oh, please.
00:04:29I've spent years building Harrison Group.
00:04:32You're still a cleaner.
00:04:33We just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:36Grown apart?
00:04:38No.
00:04:40No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:43I won't sign.
00:04:47Ha!
00:04:49Money is a motivator, isn't it?
00:04:52Ben?
00:04:54Alright. Here, a hundred thousand dollars. Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:05:00A hundred thousand dollars?
00:05:02I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.
00:05:06Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?
00:05:10Don't be ridiculous.
00:05:12You've never done anything for Ben's success.
00:05:15This is our active charity tool.
00:05:17Here. A million dollars. Take this.
00:05:20You just want more money, don't you?
00:05:22Just leave and never see Ben again.
00:05:25I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this since none of you respect me.
00:05:36Cleaning lady. Threatening us?
00:05:39I'm so scared.
00:05:41Just leave. We already make this house stink.
00:05:51Thank God she's gone.
00:05:52Go to written store.
00:05:57Sir?
00:05:59Laura Lewis' information.
00:06:03She's been Harrison's wife.
00:06:05No wonder why she wanted us to part with him.
00:06:08Actually sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:11Divorced her?
00:06:14Wait a minute.
00:06:16Don't you remember?
00:06:18She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:22Yeah. She saved our hiding now. Remember?
00:06:26Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?
00:06:31I don't know.
00:06:34Let's get to the vinyl news.
00:06:35Hey!
00:06:36What are you doing? Let go of me!
00:06:40You attacked Amber! Apologize this instant!
00:06:46You're stealing from the Harrisons.
00:06:49We gave you a generous divorce settlement, you refused it, and now you're stealing.
00:06:52She couldn't afford it. You're a thief!
00:07:02That's mine! Give it back!
00:07:04Hey!
00:07:05That's enough!
00:07:07Laura?
00:07:09I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.
00:07:13It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard, but I'm just going through a divorce.
00:07:19You see, it's...
00:07:21Who are you, Laura's new squeeze?
00:07:23Excuse me. Do you know who I am?
00:07:24Is this true? You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son? Shame on you!
00:07:30Mr. Shepard, I...
00:07:31For your information, my name is Brian Shepard. I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:37Oh, please. A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:07:41You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?
00:07:44That's really interesting, considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.
00:07:49That's ridiculous. He doesn't look like that. My ring.
00:07:54Jason, give it back to Ms. Lewis.
00:07:56Hey, what are you doing?
00:08:00Laura, let's get you out of here. Now.
00:08:03Hold on a minute, Laura. Who the heck is this man? Have you been sneaking around?
00:08:08It's alright, ma'am. This is none of your business.
00:08:11All rabbed dead bodies. You're not going anywhere until I tell you what's going on.
00:08:15We are the Harrisons. You can't just waltz in here and take her!
00:08:19Harrison, compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody. I'll go back.
00:08:23What? Are you saying that is Brian Shepard?
00:08:26That's a lie! Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura! You come back here and explain yourself!
00:08:31Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura!
00:08:36Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the $100 million deal?
00:08:40Let's just say that... Ben underestimated me.
00:08:46I don't feel good about going through the signing event.
00:08:49After how they treated you. Maybe we should cancel it?
00:08:53No! Um... No, the event will proceed.
00:08:57Besides, I'll be there.
00:09:02There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura.
00:09:05Who are you, truly?
00:09:08You'll find out.
00:09:10Mr. Shepard.
00:09:12Um, can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:17Mr. Yates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners, and we're gonna have a meeting. An investment meeting. One week from today.
00:09:28Make sure everyone is there.
00:09:33Because after that meeting, I'm gonna reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:41Oh, excellent, Miss Lewis. I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:45Ben Harrison.
00:09:47You're gonna know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.
00:09:52After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.
00:10:04Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:07Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:10Security! Get that woman out of here! We don't need cleaners at this event!
00:10:15Why wouldn't I be here? This is a business event, after all.
00:10:18Business? You wouldn't know business if I hit you on the head.
00:10:23A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey. Just get out!
00:10:27Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for. You should've taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:32Oh, Ben. Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:37Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:41You don't belong here. Just get out!
00:10:48That's what you get.
00:10:55This contract is mine. To give or take away as I see fit.
00:11:02Don't be ridiculous! This is insane! Who do you think you are?
00:11:06Yeah, put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:09Security! She's lost a mind! This is a disaster!
00:11:12Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you, but since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:20That's what I'm saying. You really think ripping up that contract is going to help?
00:11:21I don't deserve it.
00:11:22I don't deserve it!
00:11:23You really think ripping up that contract is going to help?
00:11:24You're so happy!
00:11:25I don't deserve it!
00:11:26I don't deserve it.
00:11:27You really think ripping up that contract is going to help?
00:11:49You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:50Oh, please, honey.
00:11:52You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:54Security, get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:58I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:12:01And after careful consideration,
00:12:05I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:12:09You really think that the Shepard group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:12:14You have no authority here.
00:12:16Of course she has the authority.
00:12:24That's the man that Laura went with the other day.
00:12:27What is he doing here?
00:12:28Mr. Shepard?
00:12:28How does he know her?
00:12:30Is that really Brian Shepard?
00:12:32Laura, are you all right?
00:12:36Mr. Shepard, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman.
00:12:39There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:41There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison.
00:12:44This contract with Shepard group is officially terminated.
00:12:48Effective immediately.
00:12:49Wait a minute.
00:12:52This contract, I thought you said you got it.
00:12:54It's her.
00:12:55She ruined the contract.
00:12:57You are his mistress, aren't you?
00:12:59An affair?
00:13:00She had an affair with that man behind my son's back?
00:13:05Mom, please, it's okay.
00:13:06This man is...
00:13:07Don't touch me.
00:13:09That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone,
00:13:11has an affair, and you just stand there?
00:13:14You're a disgrace.
00:13:15An adulterer.
00:13:16You deserve to be around...
00:13:17Shut up.
00:13:18Shut up.
00:13:20Mr. Shepard, I apologize for this whole mess,
00:13:24but I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.
00:13:26Tricked?
00:13:28Why don't you answer a question yourself, Ben?
00:13:32What was my name before we got married?
00:13:36Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:38Lewis group?
00:13:40The financial giants?
00:13:41There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:46That's crazy.
00:13:47There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name.
00:13:50That's absurd.
00:13:52It's...
00:13:52It's...
00:13:53It's absurd!
00:13:55A high society heirs wouldn't waste their time in Maplewood.
00:13:59Yeah.
00:14:00Yeah, it's a lie.
00:14:01It's a lie.
00:14:01This woman was a waitress when I met her.
00:14:03In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago.
00:14:07She's nothing special.
00:14:09She only married me out of gratitude.
00:14:10I was just a waitress.
00:14:13How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:14:16First time I met her, she was in need of waiters at the diner.
00:14:19Okay, listen up, everybody.
00:14:21When I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:23Now look at me.
00:14:25I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.
00:14:28And look at her.
00:14:29Still just a clear.
00:14:30Mr. Shepard, that woman is my son's ex-wife.
00:14:34She's doing all this out of spite.
00:14:37She's lying, Mr. Shepard.
00:14:39She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:41Let's make something clear.
00:14:47I was the one behind Harrison Group's success.
00:14:51I used my resources to help my ex-husband, but all he saw me as was the maid.
00:14:57Don't lie.
00:14:58You were never good enough for Ben when you married him.
00:15:01Oops.
00:15:02That roof was built with lies.
00:15:05Kathy, you never respected me.
00:15:07And Ben, dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.
00:15:12And the cheating.
00:15:14I think you're blaming the wrong person.
00:15:18You were not good enough for Ben then, and you're certainly not good enough for him now.
00:15:22If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story, then the truth, Kathy.
00:15:29Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons.
00:15:32From everything.
00:15:37Wait, wait, wait, wait, Laura.
00:15:39You think you can just walk in here and, you know, ruin everything?
00:15:41And then just walk out like nothing happened?
00:15:43I don't think so.
00:15:44You're a cleaner.
00:15:46You're a cleaner that cleans toilets.
00:15:48Nobody cares about you.
00:15:49Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect.
00:15:54I don't need a fancy title.
00:15:56Or a rich husband to feel important.
00:16:00Oh.
00:16:03I think there has been some sort of misunderstanding.
00:16:05I think all jobs are important.
00:16:07Right, Mom?
00:16:08Ben, what are you doing?
00:16:10But I don't think that a janitor should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.
00:16:15A janitor.
00:16:17Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?
00:16:24You did claim to have been the one that secured the deal, weren't you, Miss Smith?
00:16:31Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie.
00:16:33This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you.
00:16:38I, but, well...
00:16:40A lie, you say?
00:16:41Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrison Group.
00:16:46But I don't recognize you.
00:16:47Is this true, Miss Smith?
00:16:51Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions.
00:16:55This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.
00:16:59But the contract...
00:17:00I mean, Laura tore it up.
00:17:02So can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?
00:17:07Reprint it, Mr. Harrison.
00:17:09Perhaps you haven't been paying attention without Miss Lewis involved in it.
00:17:14I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company.
00:17:20Today, I want to make it clear.
00:17:23Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.
00:17:30Miss Smith, you lied to us.
00:17:33You destroyed everything.
00:17:35What?
00:17:36You know, it's a misunderstanding.
00:17:37I can explain.
00:17:39Lewis?
00:17:40Lewis Family Group?
00:17:42This can't be.
00:17:43Believe what you want, Ben.
00:17:46Lewis Group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.
00:17:51Three of our vice presidents will be here in Maplewood.
00:17:55And I'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am.
00:18:02Everyone, listen to me.
00:18:04Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison Group.
00:18:08A man who can't keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on a contract.
00:18:16The charade is over, Mr. Harrison.
00:18:18Everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:18:20Mr. Harrison.
00:18:21Mr. Harrison.
00:18:21Mr. Harrison, shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:33Help!
00:18:33Mom!
00:18:35Someone get a doctor!
00:18:36Mom!
00:18:36It seems you and I have taken quite the term, Mr. Shepard.
00:18:43Indeed.
00:18:44Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.
00:18:46What?
00:18:58What now?
00:18:59Mom, this is not all on me.
00:19:02Not on you.
00:19:03I was trying to help.
00:19:05She cheated on you with Shepard.
00:19:08Flaunted their affair.
00:19:09Exactly.
00:19:10And those dresses, who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:19:15Ms. Smith, how could you do this?
00:19:18We trusted you completely.
00:19:19No, no.
00:19:20I got Ben the deal.
00:19:22I had no idea Shepard would fall for Bora.
00:19:25She's a liar.
00:19:27Well, stop it, Amber.
00:19:29You lied to us just as much as she did.
00:19:31She did.
00:19:32Lied.
00:19:33You're on my side.
00:19:35And anyways, I have a plan.
00:19:37The Shepards are no one special.
00:19:40We can expose Laura and all her lies.
00:19:42Go national.
00:19:43We can make ourselves a household name.
00:19:46Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a very important phone call to make.
00:19:56Thank you so much for tonight, Mr. Shepard.
00:19:59Thank you as well for standing up for me.
00:20:02It's alright, Laura.
00:20:04You deserve the credit for all your hard work.
00:20:06Can I ask you something?
00:20:07Do you have any place to stay tonight?
00:20:09Maybe a hotel?
00:20:10Don't...
00:20:11Don't worry about me, Mr. Shepard.
00:20:13I'll be fine.
00:20:14Um...
00:20:15Excuse me.
00:20:16You can just drop me off and just...
00:20:17Actually, Laura.
00:20:18Actually, Laura.
00:20:19There is something else.
00:20:21Would you consider to go out for dinner sometime?
00:20:23Just casually, of course.
00:20:25Mr. Shepard, are...
00:20:27Are you asking me out?
00:20:30Please.
00:20:31Call me Brian.
00:20:32And...
00:20:33Yes.
00:20:34Technically, you're single now.
00:20:37Yes.
00:20:38That may be true, but...
00:20:40Going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly...
00:20:45Proper.
00:20:47Proper?
00:20:49Laura.
00:20:50I don't give a damn about appearances.
00:20:53Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength.
00:20:58Those are qualities I truly admire.
00:21:01So what do you say?
00:21:03Dinner?
00:21:04Just two people getting to know each other.
00:21:12I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard.
00:21:13I actually have another appointment tonight.
00:21:15So I...
00:21:16I can't...
00:21:17Wait, Laura.
00:21:18Just here is fine.
00:21:22Laura?
00:21:27Laura!
00:21:28Who is it?
00:21:29Laura, wait!
00:21:31Jason.
00:21:32Find out who owns that car.
00:21:34And do it fast.
00:21:36Ian Lewis?
00:21:37Who is this?
00:21:38It's Amber Smith.
00:21:39Mr. Lewis?
00:21:40I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.
00:21:54I don't know who you are, Ms. Smith.
00:21:57How did you get this number?
00:21:59Don't worry about that right now.
00:22:01I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis.
00:22:04Someone I know very well.
00:22:06Impersonating my niece?
00:22:09And where is this fake Laura?
00:22:12Right here in Maplewood.
00:22:14And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.
00:22:18Well, what is she doing exactly?
00:22:22And more to the point, what do you want from me?
00:22:26In the next few days, the Lewis group will hold an investment meeting, right?
00:22:30I want to meet with the vice presidents.
00:22:34All will be revealed then.
00:22:36Very well.
00:22:37I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting.
00:22:40But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I-
00:22:43It won't be.
00:22:44Trust me, Mr. Lewis.
00:22:46Thank you, Mr.
00:22:53That little rascal Laura.
00:22:55I wonder what she's up to now.
00:22:58That car belongs to Mr. Yeats.
00:23:00The Lewis family butler.
00:23:01Huh.
00:23:02The Lewis family?
00:23:03That's interesting.
00:23:04Could she be connected to them somehow?
00:23:05I'm not sure.
00:23:06Brian!
00:23:07There you are.
00:23:08I've missed you.
00:23:09Chloe.
00:23:10What are you up to?
00:23:11What are you up to?
00:23:12Chloe.
00:23:13What are you doing here?
00:23:14What do you mean?
00:23:15Can't I visit the man I love?
00:23:16We ended things for a reason.
00:23:17It was just one teensy mistake.
00:23:18I was a little bit tipsy.
00:23:19I was a little bit tipsy.
00:23:20Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:21Teensy mistake you said?
00:23:22You cheated on me.
00:23:23Is this your new feeling?
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00:23:56evaluations something.
00:23:58You know this sort of thing.
00:23:59Or that is Gilbert outstanding.
00:24:01Is this your new feeling?
00:24:03Ex-divorci?
00:24:04You used to clean floors?
00:24:05Quite the catch.
00:24:06Are you saying?
00:24:07Look.
00:24:08My relationship with her is none of your business.
00:24:12And don't you dare talk about her like that.
00:24:13PLEASE.
00:24:14An ex cleaner putting social climber
00:24:16Latching on to a wealthy business man?
00:24:17It still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.
00:24:19If you want Shepard Group to stay afloat, you ought to be more careful.
00:24:27Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's secrets now.
00:24:36This is it.
00:24:37The Lewis Group Vice Presidents are on the top floor.
00:24:40Once I'm done speaking with them, I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments.
00:24:45I'll go speak with them first and then I'll introduce you.
00:24:49Well, well, well, look who it is.
00:24:52What a surprise.
00:24:53Did Brian teach you already?
00:24:55That's none of your business.
00:24:58Now move aside, please.
00:25:00Laura, just what do you think you're doing, you street rat?
00:25:04You really think you can just ruin my events again?
00:25:06Haven't you ruined my life enough?
00:25:07Don't you have any shame?
00:25:08If you'll excuse me, I have an important meeting to get to.
00:25:12Oh, the nerve.
00:25:14After everything you've done, you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?
00:25:18Seriously?
00:25:20I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.
00:25:24Oh, that's gold.
00:25:26You really think that they're gonna let you in, Laura?
00:25:28Please, you're no one compared to me.
00:25:30You don't deserve to be here.
00:25:32The only ones who don't belong here are you three.
00:25:38And you, idiot.
00:25:40Believing every lie that she tells you.
00:25:42Wake up, Ben.
00:25:44Oh, Laura!
00:25:45Laura, come on.
00:25:46Why do you always pull this on me?
00:25:48I mean, seriously, can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once?
00:25:52I know what this is.
00:25:54So stupid.
00:25:55Oh, shut your trap!
00:25:58Amber spoke directly with the CEO.
00:26:00He invited her to meet with the VPs before the main meeting.
00:26:03Yeah, Amber got me a partnership with the Loose Group.
00:26:07And unlike some people, I have a real invitation.
00:26:10Well, before you all start celebrating, why don't you take a look at this.
00:26:21Oh, that's rich.
00:26:22You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me.
00:26:25I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Loose Group.
00:26:29Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?
00:26:32You mean my uncle?
00:26:35Ian, don't be ridiculous.
00:26:37Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself.
00:26:42And besides, this looks fake.
00:26:45She's a liar.
00:26:47This is a personal invitation from Mr. Yates himself.
00:26:52It grants me access to the VIP elevator, which leads straight to the vice presidential suite.
00:26:57She's lying.
00:26:58They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel.
00:27:01Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?
00:27:08Not that I know of.
00:27:10See, she's lying.
00:27:12There you have it, Laura.
00:27:14Even the hotel staff can spot a fake.
00:27:16Go on, get lost before things get worse.
00:27:19Here, take this one.
00:27:23Lead me to the vice president's.
00:27:25You have no idea what you just did.
00:27:29There will be consequences.
00:27:33Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis that you claim to have,
00:27:39why don't you just ask him to get the two of them an invitation?
00:27:44Security, security, we need this woman removed immediately.
00:27:47She is harassing me.
00:27:48We're done with your games, Laura.
00:27:50You're just a fraud.
00:27:51Ma'am, play's removed.
00:27:52What?
00:27:53Hold on.
00:27:57Brian Shepard?
00:27:59You think money buys you the right to walk all over people?
00:28:02Well, it doesn't.
00:28:03Yeah.
00:28:04Wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it, huh?
00:28:06What other plans do you have to destroy this town?
00:28:09Get you out?
00:28:10After what you did to Laura, you had it coming.
00:28:13Don't play dumb.
00:28:14We know exactly what's been happening here.
00:28:16How long has this little affair been going on?
00:28:19You've been sleeping with her since she was married to my son.
00:28:21Hold on a second.
00:28:22An affair?
00:28:23You think Laura and I?
00:28:26You people are unbelievable.
00:28:28Mr. Carter, get down here ASAP.
00:28:30We have a situation.
00:28:31What, you think you can just boss the manager around now?
00:28:32Is that it?
00:28:33We'll stick around and watch you crash and burn.
00:28:34Miss Lewis, apologies for the delay.
00:28:35How can I help you this evening?
00:28:36Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly.
00:28:38It seems there's a misunderstanding.
00:28:39These people don't think that I belong here.
00:28:40Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you, this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:41A cleaner?
00:28:42Nonsense.
00:28:43I personally agreed to Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:28:44Exactly.
00:28:45Lewis Group, my company, has some major investments planned here.
00:28:48in Maplewood.
00:28:49I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.
00:28:51No, this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the house.
00:28:52It seems like this is a misunderstanding.
00:28:53These people don't think that I belong here.
00:28:54Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you, this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:55Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you, this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:56A cleaner?
00:28:57Nonsense.
00:28:58I personally agreed to Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:29:01Exactly.
00:29:02Lewis Group, my company, has some major investments planned here in Maplewood.
00:29:07I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.
00:29:16No, this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the house.
00:29:20and a hole in the ground.
00:29:22She's been this way since my son divorced her.
00:29:24She's insane.
00:29:25Actually, I met Laura three years ago at the coffee shop.
00:29:29She helped secure a profitable investment for Shepard Group.
00:29:33No, it's a lie.
00:29:35Mr. Shepard, she's tricking you too.
00:29:40You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people
00:29:44who forget who helped them.
00:29:47Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?
00:29:50Wait.
00:29:51Is that why you're covering for her?
00:29:53Because of the affair?
00:29:54Because she slept with you?
00:29:55Excuse me.
00:29:56Who are you and how dare you speak to Miss Lewis that way?
00:29:59Enough of this.
00:30:00That's enough.
00:30:01Have you embarrassed yourself enough?
00:30:03This is Lewis Group property.
00:30:05Behave or I'll call security.
00:30:07But she doesn't even have a VIP entrance access.
00:30:10She shouldn't be here.
00:30:12Since you're having trouble understanding them,
00:30:15let me make it clear.
00:30:17This hotel is owned by the Lewis family.
00:30:20It's mine.
00:30:22To come or go as I please.
00:30:28Thank you for stepping in, Brian.
00:30:30I owe you one.
00:30:32We'll talk about this later.
00:30:34Well, it seems divorcing a powerful woman
00:30:38wasn't the best decision, Mr. Evers.
00:30:40Thank you so much.
00:30:41Thank you so much.
00:30:42Thank you so much.
00:30:43Thank you so much.
00:30:44Thank you so much.
00:30:45Come in.
00:30:46Excuse me, Vice Presidents.
00:30:52I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch.
00:30:57I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today?
00:31:00Maplewood Branch.
00:31:02Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Miss Smith.
00:31:07Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?
00:31:10Ian Lewis...
00:31:12Mr. Lewis reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans.
00:31:19Expansion plans?
00:31:22Miss Smith?
00:31:23A decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval.
00:31:26And frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch.
00:31:30But Ian Lewis assured me that...
00:31:34Miss Smith, we have a very important guest arriving soon.
00:31:37Perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff?
00:31:40Maybe I can stay for this guest and offer some local...
00:31:43Miss Smith, we'd like you to leave.
00:31:45If you don't, we'll call security.
00:31:47We'll call security.
00:31:53Hey.
00:31:54Stop there.
00:31:55These elevators are VIP only.
00:31:57Back, please.
00:31:58Of course.
00:31:59My apologies.
00:32:06Laura?
00:32:10Vice Presidents!
00:32:11It's so good to see all of you again.
00:32:14Ms. Lewis, it's been too long.
00:32:17Your return is a lifesaver, Ms. Lewis.
00:32:20The Lewis Group has floundered under your uncle's, well, shall we say, unconventional leadership.
00:32:26The board are begging you to come back, Ms. Lewis.
00:32:30Well, please sit.
00:32:32Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track.
00:32:37We've got a meeting planned.
00:32:39A big one.
00:32:40In just a few days.
00:32:42Local powerhouses and smaller players, too.
00:32:46They'll all be there in one spot.
00:32:48Ms. Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith.
00:32:53She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a Maplewood branch for the Lewis Group.
00:33:00She said that.
00:33:01Did she?
00:33:02Well, Ms. Smith is a liar.
00:33:04There is no Maplewood branch, at least not yet.
00:33:07She lied so blatantly.
00:33:08It was...
00:33:09It's unbelievable.
00:33:10Bob, don't worry.
00:33:12I found a much more suitable partner.
00:33:17Shepard Group.
00:33:18Shepard Group?
00:33:19Their rise to a public company has been impressive.
00:33:23Do you have anything to do with that?
00:33:25So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:29Oh, don't worry about Amber.
00:33:34I've got plans for her.
00:33:38Ms. Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the legend from us.
00:33:47Cheers.
00:33:48Cheers.
00:33:49No, I'm not leaving.
00:33:50What are you talking about?
00:33:51No, come on.
00:33:52Wait!
00:33:53I'm Amber Smith.
00:33:54I'm the Lewis Group manager of Maplewood branch.
00:33:55What are you doing?
00:33:56These are my guests.
00:33:57Yeah, that's right.
00:33:58Tell them who we are.
00:33:59Yes, we were waiting for Ms. Smith.
00:34:00Lewis Group, Maplewood branch?
00:34:01No such thing, ma'am.
00:34:02And frankly, I'm not interested in your act.
00:34:04Of course Laura, she's probably sleeping with the manager as well.
00:34:19That's how she gets away with everything.
00:34:21You underestimate her, Kathy.
00:34:22She's probably sleeping with all three vice presidents.
00:34:25No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this.
00:34:28Careful with your words.
00:34:30I don't even have a great attendance.
00:34:31But I know I've got to ask myself to let me know why.
00:34:33with your words both of you accusations like that can get you in serious trouble
00:34:41look who can't even get into a meeting whilst i secure three with all the vice presidents
00:34:47and let's not forget the mystery guests that they're bringing to makerwood
00:34:51looks like she used you and tossed you aside used me unlike some people i don't mind being helpful
00:34:57you're so stupid she threw you away like yesterday's trash don't worry brian you deserve better and let's
00:35:05not forget i'm the new maplewood branch manager of lewis group appointed by the ceo of lewis group
00:35:11themselves ian lewis new branch manager huh interesting laura lewis what are you doing
00:35:20here get out of here you claim to be the mystery guest don't play games laura i was formally invited
00:35:27by lewis group themselves to the investment meeting only the top companies get those looks like you're
00:35:33all out of luck is that so well then there seems to be a misunderstanding you see i'm not sure if you
00:35:43know miss smith but lewis group is my company and i decide who goes to the meetings escort them out
00:35:54your visit is over oh come on this way please i'm not leaving move we're not leaving again move oh no
00:36:02no no we're not going now okay this isn't over laura you'll see
00:36:07thanks for waiting laura i'm glad you're okay and thank you for defending me i really appreciate it
00:36:25um are you coming to the meeting yes but it's gonna be tricky
00:36:31why i'm sure that shepherd group got an invitation
00:36:41yes laura there's something you should know
00:36:47is is this about ben because i can assure you that he won't cause any problems he
00:36:54won't even get past security laura it's not ben it's someone else
00:37:03someone's causing problems for shepherd group
00:37:08yes her name is chloe duke she is daughter of the duke family she's my ex-fiance
00:37:18okay and uh let's say things didn't end so well between us and
00:37:28let's just say we didn't end things so well
00:37:32and for some reason she's having a hard time moving on
00:37:36and you think that she's gonna cause problems at the meeting for
00:37:48out of jealousy there's a possibility she's kind of jealous
00:37:55well all the more reason for you to be there
00:38:00besides i'll be there too
00:38:03laura would you consider being my guest at the meeting
00:38:12what are you worried that this chloe is going to cause problems for me too
00:38:17maybe a little but mostly i want to show them your team
00:38:22well it's a very kind offer mr shepherd thank you
00:38:28laura
00:38:28i don't care about your best i just want to be by your side i think i'm falling for you
00:38:43brian
00:38:49i i appreciate your honesty and right now i i'm just not
00:38:55i i just don't really have romance on my mind right now just with everything going on and going on
00:39:03it's okay i just want to be upfront
00:39:08and if glenn's right is anything you won't face her alone
00:39:12there's just one thing i do need what is it a formal dress
00:39:23oh security she doesn't belong here this is a private store excuse me we need some assistance
00:39:43i'm looking for a very particular dress
00:39:48wow it's beautiful
00:39:51it is
00:39:52i'll try this one on
00:39:54don't bother with her she can't afford anything here she's just a cleaner she doesn't deserve to
00:39:59shop you she has no money
00:40:03yeah exactly i mean what are you doing here can't you just leave me alone
00:40:07i wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared i'm here for retail therapy
00:40:13oh please this store is for the a-list only not some cheapskate like you
00:40:18this is a woman who barged into my marriage hey show some respect typical laura just thinks she can
00:40:25buy anything she wants with someone else's money i would have asked you but without me i'm sure
00:40:31they're already broke oh please come on we'll take the dress sir this particular dress is not for
00:40:37sale uh what do you mean you don't sell it i want it name your price it's not about the price ma'am
00:40:44this one was custom made for miss lewis the lewis group heiress the entire brand belongs to her
00:40:50this beautiful dress is for display purposes only thank you it wouldn't suit you anyway amber
00:40:56what are you talking about of course it would suit her it'd fit her just fine
00:40:59and if it wouldn't fit me it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either well buying the whole
00:41:05store allow me to purchase this dress oh please don't you know that this store belongs to lewis
00:41:15group we wouldn't sell it to someone like you amber you're not even a branch manager yet you don't
00:41:21get to speak on behalf of lewis group could you please tell me more about this dress of course uh it
00:41:28was custom made for laura lewis heiress to the lewis group fortune and stitched in italy naturally
00:41:35apparently there are many more like it high-end stores and museums around the world from her
00:41:42private collection laura do you like this dress of course it's custom made for me i'm just here to take
00:41:51what's already mine oh you can't be serious there must be millions of laura lewises out there in the
00:41:57world fine fine if it's not for sale can't i at least try it on it would look incredible on me miss this
00:42:05dress is very delicate if i may be frank i don't think this would fit you properly are you calling me fat
00:42:13actually on a second thought why don't we just buy the whole brand how's that sound sir are you
00:42:20serious you would just buy the entire brand for one dress this brand is worth at least 50 million
00:42:26dollars and to buy it for a waitress are you out of your mind yes you see even if you had the money
00:42:34they wouldn't sell a t-shirt just one second yes this is brian shepherd ceo shepherd group i'd like
00:42:43to speak with your head of acquisitions i'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand what
00:42:55sorry sir that brand is not for sale you see if we can't have it neither can you
00:43:04mr yates yes this is laura lewis i'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand
00:43:12too to shepherd group oh come on calling the lewis family but we won't get you anywhere
00:43:18sweetie exactly come on this is fantastic you really think this is gonna work it's sad excellent
00:43:25thank you mr yates that's all
00:43:26yes
00:43:38what are you willing to sell me the brand
00:43:44awesome thank you
00:43:49hello yes
00:43:51yes wow yes of course absolutely thank you uh this store along with the entire brand has been
00:44:02sold to mr shepherd the shepherd group is the new owner how may i be upstairs today sir well lauren
00:44:10i don't know much about pressure so i would like to give this brand to you you can't be serious
00:44:16you don't have the kind of money to buy this store don't listen to her ryan
00:44:22you two just go do whatever you do somewhere else you're not welcome here i want the two of these
00:44:28out of my store i want the two of these out of my store of course
00:44:38oh come on sir ma'am you're afraid i have to ask you to leave but we're not leaving
00:44:43okay hey hey this isn't over laura could i try the dress on now of course miss lewis
00:44:50you just follow me wow miss lewis this dress really was made for you
00:45:05laura you look breath-taking in distress
00:45:09brian why would you do all of this for me
00:45:15all right because you deserve everything beautiful in the world
00:45:23and that includes this dress thank you will you give us a chance to see where things could go
00:45:32i i need a moment perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting
00:45:39does that mean you could be a yes maybe
00:45:55hi
00:46:01what well well well look who decided to join the party playing dress up again laura
00:46:09one more disrespectful remark towards laura smith and you understand the meaning of rude
00:46:15you threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone for this this gold digger you know ben
00:46:22i really cared about you even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce
00:46:27i know the name of a great psychologist in new york maybe the shrinks in maplewood aren't equipped
00:46:34to deal with your issues enough i've had enough of this drama yeah
00:46:39me too try that again and you'll regret it i'll get the hell on my face let's see if you two even
00:46:47make it past the door yeah i'm sorry miss smith but your name's not on the guest list what that's
00:46:55impossible i was invited by the ceo himself
00:46:58unfortunately neither harrison group or smith group your name is on the list looks like you two won't
00:47:07be getting let in after all you don't have an invitation you're just here because of brian
00:47:13let me see this this doesn't even look real it's different from mine why don't you ask her if it's
00:47:23real this appears to be a vip invitation from the vice president please right this way we can continue
00:47:33this discussion later if you manage to get in
00:47:40sir madam we recommend you leave
00:47:45there you are how dare you steal my fiance
00:47:51there you are how dare you steal my fiance looks like another relationship fights the dust laura
00:47:58looks like stealing men is a hobby of yours get away from him he's engaged to me hey hold your
00:48:05horses going that ended a long time ago engaged to you everyone in maplewood knows what you did to brian
00:48:13your relationship's history that was just a little tiff you really think that could tear us apart
00:48:20don't you know who i am don't pretend like you don't know oh honey she don't recognize royalty let
00:48:29alone a duke she's just a maid remember i don't have time for all this drama brian let's head inside
00:48:39brian how could you choose this cleaner over me are you really going to humiliate me in front of all
00:48:46of maplewood there's nothing left to say glowing don't make this a scene shall we
00:48:58you okay miss duke and you are amber smith i'm the maplewood branch manager of lewis group
00:49:06what branch i've never heard of it what do you want from me that laura she tore up my invitation do
00:49:13you think you can get me inside what your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door
00:49:18please don't waste my time
00:49:43if i can't have brian neither can you the duke family has more influence than you think
00:49:59chloe good to see you i've been expecting you uncle jones how are you
00:50:04i need your help with something what is it anything for my little clay it's brian
00:50:13who's that woman i thought you were she's a con woman she actually used to be a cleaner in his
00:50:19company what are you saying brian left you for a cleaner well she's pretending to be a lewis to get
00:50:29close to him what are you planning i want to destroy shepherd group
00:50:39anyway i am terribly sorry about chloe now i had no idea she would be so
00:50:47in this
00:50:50what do you mean you so should have taken her up on her offer i mean you guys are just
00:50:55a power couple i see what you're doing power couple you're saying more like a disaster waiting to
00:51:07happen anyway shall we take a seat actually brian my seat is up there really she doesn't deserve to sit
00:51:20there excuse me this is my vip invitation i can sit wherever i like hey what do you think you're
00:51:29doing this is signed by all three vp's of lewis group where did you get this who did you have to sleep
00:51:37with that's enough this is getting us nowhere laura is my guest and i will not tolerate any kind of
00:51:47disrespect towards her got it mr shepherd what do you see in that woman miss duke is a perfect match
00:51:56for you she's from a good family beautiful and successful what more could you ask for that's a good
00:52:04question not much actually honesty that's what i want and love things that clearly chloe has no idea
00:52:17i said i was sorry what more do you want i've watched chloe grow up she's like a daughter to me
00:52:25i won't allow her to be spoken to like that
00:52:32one more chance brian let's forget all this nonsense
00:52:36do it mr shepherd propose right here right now
00:52:40is this how the duke family handles business deals
00:52:50by forcing a ring on someone do it or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the duke family
00:52:57don't you dare you're humiliating yourself dare you do you really like this nobody from nowhere yes
00:53:16but i can imagine someone like her interesting in me
00:53:18the truth is i wouldn't be here where i am today without her why would you choose someone like her
00:53:30exactly this woman is trouble she doesn't belong here throw her out you do realize that there is no
00:53:37investment meeting without me interesting turn of events perhaps it's time we shed some light on your
00:53:44mysterious past do you actually think that just because you have the name laura that you're the
00:53:51missing heiress laura lewis you know what maybe you're right chloe ridiculous is that what you've
00:54:01been telling everyone i'm sure that the duke family still values cooperation but wow did i underestimate
00:54:10your foolishness chloe you have no right to talk to miss duke like that that's enough you don't get
00:54:17to talk here you got mad shepherd you dare to go against miss duke and the same applies to everyone
00:54:23else here anyone who insults laura leaves with a black eye it's willing to defend the chick for her
00:54:31what kind of charm does she have i want to be careful brian don't forget that this entire hotel chain is
00:54:37owned by the lewis group are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum the lewis group
00:54:44isn't blacklisting anyone especially not shepherd group
00:54:52lewis group rs you don't make me laugh security remove these two imposters from the premises
00:55:02wait uncle jones give brian another chance choose brian me and the future you deserve or this fraud
00:55:13chloe i have everything i ever wanted right here you know wouldn't trade all the power
00:55:21the duke's home neighborhood fine
00:55:29short the stock of the shepherd group what
00:55:33you forced my hand brian now shepherd group is ruined the juke family they can't be serious
00:55:40shepherd group is doomed brian you don't have to do this for me
00:55:45lora i will never let anyone bully you let alone them thank you brian for for believing in me for
00:55:58protecting me now it's my turn to protect you
00:56:03listen carefully i need you to protect the shepherd group stock at all costs don't let it drop
00:56:19even one cent do you understand wow award-winning performance laura but you can't possibly control the
00:56:29you want to put your money where your mouth is chloe if the shepherd stock holds for the next five minutes
00:56:42you owe me a public apology
00:56:52deal
00:56:57well looks like your five minutes is up let's see how the shepherd stock is doing
00:57:04what the the shepherd group stock prices it's going up this can't be happening it must be a coincidence
00:57:22why didn't you short the stock like i asked there was a huge investment we couldn't compete
00:57:28shepherd stock price is being heavily supported how did you do this like i said chloe
00:57:37i'm laura lewis no you're not you're just some cleaner you don't have access to billions
00:57:45well i think it's time for my apology
00:57:48no i think it's time for my apology there is no way i'm apologizing to you
00:58:00if things were the other way would you be so quick to forgive me chloe the truth is
00:58:07everyone here has seen you be a bully and a coward and now a sore loser
00:58:18this is so humiliating for her how did she manage that maybe she really is a lewis
00:58:25apologize to miss lewis shut up don't you don't talk about miss duke like that
00:58:32don't forget the duke family owned half of maplewood there you go let's get out of here
00:58:37hold on this is where i belong and that is my chair you can't go there that is the vip
00:58:50section only those invited by the lewis group vice presidents get to sit there like i said chloe
00:58:58that's my seat
00:58:59i had a rumor floating around a few days ago seems miss lewis caused quite a scene
00:59:11at a signing ceremony between her ex and mr shepherd wasn't it are you planning another outburst laura
00:59:19is this how you charm all your men shall we my pleasure what are you doing
00:59:27let go it doesn't matter what happened i choose to stay by Laura's side
00:59:32let's go don't be absurd that seat is reserved for a very important guest
00:59:40someone so esteemed even the vice presidents have to bow low
00:59:44and how exactly mr jones are you so sure that i'm not that esteemed guest wait that's peter young
00:59:58director of business affairs at lewis group
01:00:04ask peter young he decides which information it's uh chloe duke head of duke industries
01:00:09so glad you could join us why is everyone standing around it's her
01:00:13she's making a huge scene trying to claim the vip seat it's embarrassing that seat's reserved for
01:00:19the lewis group vip guest specifically the family heir please get off the stage oh yes
01:00:28mr young was it i think i remember you you manage my family's investments don't pretend like you know
01:00:37what's going on please get off the stage that seat's reserved for the lewis family heir
01:00:43i need to make one thing crystal clear
01:00:50i am the heir of the lewis family
01:00:58this is ridiculous
01:01:00you the lewis heir don't you know that miss lewis is a legend around here
01:01:05you must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this
01:01:07exactly we ran a background check on her and turns out she's just some cleaner that used
01:01:13to work for the harrison group before that i could see her in my family supermarket
01:01:19see brian this is who you've been chasing after a liar and a cheat security get this imposter out of
01:01:26here and everyone here is a witness why would any of you trust laura if any of you dares to harm her
01:01:35you have to go through me first
01:01:38brian she's just a nobody she's just someone that the harrison group ditched they didn't even want her
01:01:45what exactly do you see in her escorts imposter out of here now oh peter
01:01:59peter do you have any idea what you're doing mr yates i'm so glad you could join us
01:02:06miss lewis miss lewis sorry about the delay and for all the trouble you've had to put up with it's
01:02:15no trouble mr yates luckily i haven't been alone i've had the great company of my very loyal
01:02:24friend wait a minute she's miss lewis is this a joke mr young you're new to the lewis group so
01:02:32i can understand why you wouldn't recognize miss lewis but she listened to lies without checking the
01:02:38facts and almost called the police tell me mr young who put you up to this was it my uncle levy and lewis
01:02:53i knew it
01:02:54i knew it
01:02:57consider this your termination i get it now this is all an act right chloe what are you doing we
01:03:06still want to work with the lewis family work with him are you blind this woman is clearly having an
01:03:10affair with this old man that's enough young lady you've got no right to disrespect the head of the
01:03:16lewis group oh chloe i can't believe we're going through this again i think
01:03:23you need some professional help maybe i could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist
01:03:29chloe that's enough it's ridiculous if you were really the lewis family heir you would have the ring
01:03:35so why don't you show it to everyone show us the ring
01:03:42why don't you show that to everyone show us the ring who are you to make demands of me
01:03:49i don't answer to anyone but myself i don't need any of your validation
01:04:05vice presidents i'm chloe duke of the duke family this woman is an imposter
01:04:11miss lewis we apologize for the delay how could you just let that con woman sit there get her out of here
01:04:18this seat was always for miss lewis she's the special guest we've been waiting for
01:04:24the investment queen the real heir to lewis group laura lewis she's a divorced housewife a janitor
01:04:34how can she she can't be it's a lie i'm telling you it's a lie do you think we'd lie we run lewis group
01:04:41oh chloe you assaulted me earlier and you came to this meeting to what sabotage it you'll be hearing
01:04:53from our legal team
01:04:57this is true mr did you try and sabotage this meeting yes it's all true she fooled us all the
01:05:06juice tricked us to keep lewis group out of maplewood and control everything themselves i had no idea
01:05:13but i'm on your side i can give you everything you need all the resources in maplewood miss lewis
01:05:21how would you like us to deal with this an eye for an eye since miss duke here loves ruining things
01:05:36i'll target her precious duke industries i want them bankrupt in 10 minutes
01:05:44you're bluffing you're nobody you'll always be a nobody and you can't touch me then consider this
01:05:52a test chloe i didn't need my family support with shepherd and i certainly don't even know chloe
01:06:00you dug your own grave you think you can destroy maplewood's leading family with just the shepherd group
01:06:07please we'll see
01:06:16dad slow down what are you talking about
01:06:22no it's impossible chloe what have you done years of hard work destroyed in minutes
01:06:30what did you do well chloe isn't this what you wanted to give me a little taste of destruction
01:06:44this is this is impossible it's impossible chloe what have you done the news is everywhere
01:06:52shepherds launched a full scale of sob on the stock market they're hammering our shares
01:06:57are you sure it's just yes shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato
01:07:05we could go bankrupt you've ruined everything don't worry mr duke when your company does go bankrupt
01:07:13i'll buy it at a fire sale price your employees won't even be affected brilliant
01:07:18a master's job miss louis now this is my event please leave
01:07:26brian i did this for us everything i did i did for us brian
01:07:34louie you need help these feelings you have for me it's not love it's obsession
01:07:42enough enough if you don't want to ruin everything completely you'll come with me right now
01:07:49no right now right now
01:08:00laura this isn't arva get out of me
01:08:08what is going on here did they finally expose laura's lies shepherd group they're the new partner
01:08:15that's partnering up with lewis group for maplewood they're handling all future construction projects
01:08:21that can't be what about us that was our project remember laura teamed up with brian
01:08:27harrison group is practically out we have no chance we can't give up that easily remember
01:08:33ian lewis himself appointed me as general manager in a few days he promised that he would let us meet
01:08:38with a new heir you're right if we can just meet with the new heir we can bypass the shepherds
01:08:44meet directly with the lewis group we just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top
01:08:55vice presidents allow me to introduce my associate brian shepherd i'm sure i've met you mr shepherd
01:09:04finally a pleasure to meet you we've looked into your uh company's financial review very impressive
01:09:11thank you thank you thank you but a large part of that success is thanks to miss lewis
01:09:18she practically saved me from disaster three times over now brian you can just call me laura
01:09:25ms lewis's recommendation is very telling mr shepherd perhaps today clarifies everything mr shepherd this
01:09:34opportunity is gone it's easy a woman like laura is not easy to find thank you for your kind words mr vice
01:09:43president
01:09:52did laura send you to kill me laura hardly i'm ian lewis ceo and rightful heir of the lewis group
01:10:00so you're laura's uncle in the flesh so laura really is your niece yes little laura she just
01:10:13threw away her birthright about two three years ago ran off and married a nobody from maplewood
01:10:19i think he was a harrison now laura's got the vps and mr yates on her side did you hear she's throwing
01:10:25a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover and we can't let that happen can we my
01:10:31dear if you're ian lewis wouldn't you have the family ring well my dear that's where you come in
01:10:38miss duke we need you to relinquish my ring what if i what if i fail my family is already ruined yes you
01:10:47are in a spot of bother i must say but if successful i guarantee that you and the duke family will get
01:10:55back everything you've lost laura's got the vps and brian on her side how can i possibly get the ring
01:11:02there is a way you know that we can make laura relinquish and give up that ring willingly
01:11:09laura my dear welcome uncle ian it's so good to see you
01:11:21laura so good to see you and you it's been too long two three years perhaps how have you been
01:11:29i've been well uncle ian thank you for asking i see you've been busy keeping lewis group afloat
01:11:37yes indeed somebody had to i mean after you left me with everything to do without a safe pair
01:11:45of hands i hate to think what would have happened to the company actually uncle ian from what i've
01:11:51heard you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions yes minor mistakes minor don't
01:12:00worry uncle ian i won't hold it against you good well cheers to you coming back here and the lewis group
01:12:12oh i'm so sorry laura how clumsy of me uh no no worries uncle ian i i'll just go to the restroom and get
01:12:22cleaned up of course right away just down to the left use it wisely oh i will
01:12:35hey laura how's that hello brian your little girlfriend is with me now chloe how in the
01:12:58hell did you get laura's home let's just say that i have my ways listen chloe don't hurt her please
01:13:08i'll do anything come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs now don't tell anyone if you
01:13:19want her alive well you certainly do have your ways
01:13:24oh thank goodness you've cleared up i am sorry how clumsy and don't forget your phone i retrieved it
01:13:33for you thank you oh lovely to see you again yeah i guess i'll see you the day after tomorrow
01:13:40at the banquet at the banquet i'll see you then will do looking forward to it
01:13:47laura laura where are you laura laura where are you
01:14:06gotcha you weren't expecting that were you
01:14:17finally looks like your little boyfriend got turned around what the laura where are you laura laura
01:14:29go shut your mouth chloe what have you done you out of your mind out of my mind
01:14:36you were the one that left me for that trend and destroyed my life that's not true you were the one
01:14:42who messed up
01:14:43laura laura stay where you are you better not alone
01:14:51shut this knife chloe this is insane insane i did this for us brian
01:14:58we were meant to be together us you've gone crazy and you're out of here chloe
01:15:05kid that thing is a very serious event they're gonna lock you up for years you think i care about
01:15:13jail time all i care about is tearing you apart you don't deserve him what you've done
01:15:21you've destroyed my life my company everything now i'm gonna destroy your life
01:15:28family ring now give it to me this is about the ring did my uncle ian put you up to this
01:15:39you know chloe trying to kill me that's foolish because who do you think is gonna win you that will
01:15:50me or me something a little bit more persuasive
01:16:04freeze don't move anyone
01:16:09don't move you're about to be arrested for kidnapping miss lewis having fun without me
01:16:16i'm hurt are you hurt no i'm okay
01:16:26tell me chloe who put you up to this chloe why should i tell you you're gonna kill me anyway
01:16:35chloe i don't have a problem with you but if you don't talk your beloved duke industries might run into
01:16:44this up well i'm recording everything that starts so the choice is yours chloe talk or face the
01:16:52consequences fine it was ian lewis he said he'd help duke industries if i kept you away from the
01:16:59bank room today did you get all of that mr yates i'm recording everything miss lewis
01:17:06i owe every word miss lewis are you ready to play a game brian
01:17:25this is crazy are we really sure we can do this all these big companies here it's crazy absolutely
01:17:30the lewis group is under new leadership we can talk to the heiress herself exactly we just need
01:17:36to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir there's ian lewis now you can introduce us let's
01:17:43go yeah hello ian lewis i'm amber smith we spoke on the phone the other day this is ben harrison from
01:17:51harrison group how do you do we're the company yes i know who you are miss smith you're the one who exposed
01:17:57laura's little drama now look i'm not here for idle chatter good evening ladies and gentlemen could i
01:18:07ask you all to be seated please thank you the moment you've all been waiting for tonight marks a new
01:18:16chapter in the life of the lewis group a night where the rightful heir takes their place would you please
01:18:23join me in welcoming the air to the lowest group miss laura lewis uh look everybody attention attention
01:18:30please there's been a recent development of some tragedy i just got notice from a phone call a couple
01:18:40of minutes ago that laura has been in a car accident and tragically she hasn't made it she has not survived
01:18:53what laura lewis is dead it doesn't matter now she's gone mr lewis is this new tragic turn of events
01:19:01mr yates but rest assured the lewis group will continue under my competent leadership hold on who said
01:19:10that i'm dead laura i don't understand what's happening laura but weren't you my apologies for the delay
01:19:27everyone there seems to be some misunderstanding laura what are you doing here you you gotta stop
01:19:34this if you upset the lewis family anymore we're all doomed i'll say this once back off
01:19:44thank you for coming everyone as i'm sure you know tonight i officially reclaim my title
01:19:54as the ceo of lewis group
01:19:56perhaps you could make some room for me uncle ian impossible how are you still alive well clearly
01:20:07i am alive and well so why don't we get this started no you're not the rightful heir you gave
01:20:14that away when you married ben harrison uncle ian is that seriously your art best that you have that
01:20:21i got married too quickly well you went off to maplewood three years ago and married a stranger
01:20:27and left me to work tirelessly keeping the company together
01:20:32retire enjoy your retirement lewis group will be perfectly fine without you no there can only be one
01:20:41heir and that's me and the rightful heir has possession of this you think a ring makes an heir
01:20:50you're even more foolish than i could have ever imagined give that back to me this yes you think
01:20:58some shiny gold thing makes you the heir give it back true leadership is about earning the respect
01:21:09of those around you not some stupid ring oh my ring what have you done where is it
01:21:15my ring oh now everyone if i could have your attention how dare you let me show you how a true
01:21:27heir earns a ring like that
01:21:34fine it was ian lewis he said he'd help drinking the streets if i kept you away from the banker today
01:21:41oh quite the spectacle mr lewis security escort him out and ian don't fall over it's all lies it's
01:21:53all lies fakery the truth is clear get him out of here now
01:22:02i owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight it turns out reclaiming my birthright
01:22:09didn't go as smoothly as i had hoped luckily these past few days i've had mr shepherd by my side and he
01:22:20has been a great support lewis group has a lot of exciting plans for maplewood i'm proud to announce that
01:22:32we have secured a reliable partner
01:22:38shepherd group what laura hold on this was uh never my idea this was all kathy and amber's fault i i don't
01:22:46want a divorce what then what are you saying you came to me first classic ben something goes wrong and
01:22:52you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life just don't shut harrison group out just just
01:22:58give me another chance how could i shut you out i'm just a cleaner remember i'm just a useless
01:23:05housewife i don't have that power what are you talking about what no come on sorry no please no
01:23:12um mr shepherd yes miss lewis i was wondering if maybe you wanted to grab dinner sometime
01:23:25on me on me miss lewis i would love to
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