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