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00:00:00Mr. Whiteford, your meeting is in 30 minutes.
00:00:11You smoking cigarettes?
00:00:16It's an important meeting.
00:00:17You need to get ready.
00:00:19You can be a little soft in the morning.
00:00:22No one likes a buzz kill.
00:00:25Good morning to you too.
00:00:31I've never had Mediterranean food before.
00:00:33So he immediately takes me to this restaurant on 40 minutes.
00:00:37Jonathan, he's quite the romantic.
00:00:40And then what?
00:00:42Maple, right?
00:00:44Sorry, I didn't mean to take your seat.
00:00:46Come join us.
00:00:47We were just chatting about my amazing weekend with Jonathan.
00:00:50Oh, Maple would know.
00:00:52She schedules everything with Jonathan.
00:00:55Oh right, his personal assistant.
00:00:58It's nice to meet you.
00:00:59I'm Julie Miller, Jonathan's fiance.
00:01:02Nice to meet you, Ms. Miller.
00:01:05Being his assistant doesn't mean getting personal.
00:01:09Take this as a compliment.
00:01:12I've read so many wonderful things about you, Maple.
00:01:16Julie.
00:01:19What are you doing here?
00:01:29It's just a surprise visit from my lovely fiance.
00:01:35Julie, I thought we discussed about keeping boundaries.
00:01:38In front of everyone, play the part, Jonathan.
00:01:41We're engaged, remember?
00:01:44Maple, are you ready for the meeting?
00:01:46Yes, everything's prepared.
00:01:48Good, I want you to take the lead this time.
00:01:50Lead the meeting?
00:01:51Yes, you've earned it.
00:01:53Feel up for it?
00:01:55Absolutely.
00:01:59Thank you, Mr. Whiteford.
00:02:00No need for formalities.
00:02:01Come on, let's go.
00:02:02We're going to be late.
00:02:06Always work first with him, huh?
00:02:22Oh, well, well.
00:02:24Congratulations on nailing the pitch, Maple.
00:02:28Well, I learned from the best.
00:02:46Adam, is he as usual?
00:02:49Mom!
00:02:51I thought we agreed on calling first.
00:02:54Since when do I need permission to see my son, hmm?
00:02:58What's the matter?
00:02:59We are hosting a joint family dinner with the Millers.
00:03:04You and Julie are expected to be there.
00:03:05We agreed to delay the engagement.
00:03:07This is not up for debate.
00:03:09You will attend the family dinner.
00:03:16And you should join as well, Maple.
00:03:22Hmm.
00:03:36A toast.
00:03:38To the union.
00:03:42Maple, can you pour me some wine?
00:03:45Maple's a guest.
00:03:46Of course.
00:03:47Miss Miller?
00:03:48Soon to be Mrs. Whiteford.
00:03:51Dad, I'm still your daughter.
00:03:53We are so excited to welcome you into our family.
00:03:59This is the first joyful dinner we've had since Fiona.
00:04:07With Jonathan and Julie together.
00:04:13It almost feels like Fiona is with us here again.
00:04:19Mom.
00:04:21We are so looking forward to this marriage.
00:04:27I'm full.
00:04:29Please enjoy.
00:04:44You okay?
00:04:48Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:04:50I thought you were someone else.
00:04:52Who are you looking for?
00:04:54Jonathan Whiteford.
00:04:56The owner of the mansion.
00:04:58You must be his girlfriend.
00:05:00No, just his assistant.
00:05:02I see.
00:05:03I'm Ryan.
00:05:04My father is the gardener here.
00:05:06I know the house really well.
00:05:08I actually may be able to help you.
00:05:10Jonathan has a few favorite spots around here.
00:05:12Though he doesn't visit much nowadays.
00:05:15He does have quite a few properties.
00:05:17Yes, he prefers to live alone.
00:05:19Is that so?
00:05:21Oh, good.
00:05:22You've met.
00:05:24I was thinking of setting you two up on a date.
00:05:27You make a cute couple.
00:05:37Petite?
00:05:39Yes, Mabel.
00:05:41Ryan's a fine young man.
00:05:43And you're a diligent worker.
00:05:45You make a good match.
00:05:47Well, it's a kind offer.
00:05:49But I'm not interested in dating anyone right now.
00:05:52No offense.
00:05:53None taken.
00:05:55Anyway, I should go find Jonathan.
00:05:57He has a very early meeting.
00:06:01Mabel, you're a smart girl.
00:06:05I know how busy you've been serving my son.
00:06:08What fun you've had.
00:06:10I don't understand.
00:06:11Let me clarify.
00:06:13You're barely a side dish.
00:06:15Now the main course is served.
00:06:18Stay away from my son.
00:06:21Or lose your position at the company and be blacklisted elsewhere.
00:06:25Have I made myself clear?
00:06:31Now, about you and Ryan.
00:06:34You're quite the pair.
00:06:36I can foresee a wedding in the near future.
00:06:41I'm sorry.
00:06:56Morning.
00:06:57The files are ready for you to sign.
00:07:06Were you okay last night?
00:07:08What's on my schedule for today?
00:07:13One meeting in the morning.
00:07:15Two in the afternoon.
00:07:17And Julie wants a dinner date.
00:07:21I set up calendar alerts.
00:07:24What?
00:07:36You're wearing a new perfume today.
00:07:38You have plans later?
00:07:40Yes.
00:07:42Miss Whiteford set me up for a date.
00:07:44It's after work.
00:07:46A date?
00:07:49Are you joking?
00:07:50You're not the only one inclined for a bit of romance.
00:07:53Jonathan.
00:08:05Before we start, you should know that I am a messy eater.
00:08:09And I hate cats.
00:08:11I'm also indifferent to humanity and climate change.
00:08:16We can just agree that this wasn't a match.
00:08:18And that's your strategy for tonight?
00:08:21Tell me more about yourself.
00:08:23What do you want to know? Family?
00:08:25My mom died and my father is a gambler.
00:08:28You'd inherit his debts at the altar.
00:08:31Delightful company you are.
00:08:33I'm a walking dead fly.
00:08:35Who knows? I might even become an abuser.
00:08:37An abuser?
00:08:39Do you use ropes?
00:08:41What?
00:08:43You see, I enjoy being tied up, so I'm rather intrigued.
00:08:48Weirdo.
00:08:50Says Miss Monster Date.
00:08:52Maple.
00:09:02You're Jack's son.
00:09:04He was such a talented gardener.
00:09:07A favorite servant of mine growing up.
00:09:10If you don't mind, we're on a date.
00:09:12Oh, and having fun, I see.
00:09:15We would be.
00:09:17Without any interruptions.
00:09:28I'm on my way.
00:09:30Okay, sorry.
00:09:33I have to go.
00:09:35Maple.
00:09:38Okay.
00:09:41Excuse me, I am here for my father, Mr. Morris.
00:09:43What happened?
00:09:45He's stable now.
00:09:47The creditors got rough with him.
00:09:49Broke a couple ribs, but he's breathing.
00:09:52How do I pay for the bills?
00:09:54They've been paid for.
00:09:56By whom?
00:10:01Ryan.
00:10:03What are you doing here?
00:10:05What do you want to say?
00:10:07I'm starving.
00:10:09It's a very expensive date.
00:10:11I'll pay you back.
00:10:13Later.
00:10:15For now, let's get something to eat.
00:10:26So, you grew up in the Whiteford Mansion?
00:10:29Yeah, I did.
00:10:31I helped my dad with the gardens,
00:10:33and saw the flowers from around the world.
00:10:35Paradise for plant geeks, for sure.
00:10:37I'm super nerdy.
00:10:44You were serious about your father's death, weren't you?
00:10:47He was a gambler.
00:10:49He's changed,
00:10:51but it still haunts us.
00:10:53I just hope to one day settle the debts.
00:10:55You are not the terrible person
00:10:57you made yourself out to be.
00:10:59You've known me for one day.
00:11:01Hold your conclusions, Sherlock.
00:11:05Well, this is wool.
00:11:09Um, goodnight, nerd.
00:11:11Goodnight, monster date.
00:11:21It's late.
00:11:23Where have you been?
00:11:31Were you out with him all night?
00:11:33It's my personal time.
00:11:35I don't have to report everything to you.
00:11:37So it went well, then?
00:11:39Your mother set us up, Jonathan.
00:11:41How could I refuse?
00:11:43Good. So then it was all just for show.
00:11:45Well, I actually had a really nice time.
00:11:47I might consider a second date.
00:11:49I can still smell Julie's perfume.
00:11:51Then come shower it off me.
00:11:55You went on a date with another man.
00:11:57And you took another woman to a restaurant
00:11:59I recommend it.
00:12:01Jealous?
00:12:03Not as much as you.
00:12:29Morning.
00:12:37Coffee or tea?
00:12:39Uh, coffee.
00:12:45You never make me breakfast.
00:12:49Last day must have been record-breaking.
00:12:53I mean...
00:12:55I'm breaking up with you.
00:12:59What do you mean?
00:13:01More of an ending than a breakup, really.
00:13:03We need to stop.
00:13:05Whatever this is.
00:13:07What about last night?
00:13:09Consider it a breakup gift.
00:13:11Breakup? We weren't even together.
00:13:13Exactly.
00:13:17Shouldn't be too hard to move on.
00:13:20Shouldn't be too hard to move on.
00:13:35Happy seventh anniversary!
00:13:39Anniversary?
00:13:41I mean, seven years with Webber.
00:13:43Sounds nice, doesn't it?
00:13:45Wow, it really has been that long.
00:13:47We got the cake, Mabel.
00:13:49You guys are so sweet.
00:13:51What are you doing?
00:13:53Boss, it's her special day.
00:13:55So?
00:13:57We have the meeting with Harbour in an hour.
00:13:59Do your jobs!
00:14:47Happy anniversary, Mabel.
00:15:01We might see us.
00:15:03Tell me no one else.
00:15:05Happy anniversary, Mabel.
00:15:15Happy anniversary, Mabel.
00:15:23It was fun while it lasted.
00:15:31Hello, this is Mabel.
00:15:33Evening, Mabel.
00:15:35Ryan, what an honor.
00:15:37You want to grab dinner together?
00:15:39Just as friends, of course.
00:15:41I'm not up for another dramatic date.
00:15:43Sure, why not.
00:15:45Where are we going?
00:15:47I know the perfect spot. I'll text you.
00:15:49See you soon.
00:15:53I'm so glad we got to try this place again.
00:15:55This is amazing.
00:15:57I know.
00:15:59I think they put some drugs in it or something.
00:16:01It would be weird if they didn't.
00:16:03How could it be so addictive?
00:16:05How have you been lately?
00:16:07Can't complain.
00:16:09Because you signed an NDA?
00:16:11Or because you are happy?
00:16:13The latter.
00:16:15Although, if I did sign an NDA,
00:16:17I couldn't really share otherwise, could I?
00:16:19This is true.
00:16:21Hey, I asked you out on a date for a reason.
00:16:23I think we'd make excellent business partners.
00:16:25Business partners?
00:16:27Yeah.
00:16:29I just wanted to say our first date was rather chaotic.
00:16:31So I wasn't able to properly
00:16:33introduce myself to you.
00:16:35I'm Ryan Anderson.
00:16:37I'm the founder of Novotech.
00:16:39And I would like for you to join us
00:16:41head of the creative strategies.
00:16:43Novotech?
00:16:49Novotech?
00:16:51But I thought you said you were...
00:16:53The gardener's son.
00:16:55Yes, I still am, but I'm not defined by what my father does.
00:16:57Even if Barbara thinks so.
00:16:59After years of education
00:17:01and a lot of hard work,
00:17:03I find myself at MIT
00:17:05and started my own company.
00:17:07It's good to own something of your own, right?
00:17:09That's incredible, Ryan.
00:17:11And I'm grateful for the opportunity,
00:17:13but I already have a job.
00:17:15And I'm just an assistant.
00:17:17So I'm sure there are other people
00:17:19much more qualified than me out there.
00:17:21You're not just anyone.
00:17:23You're the key success
00:17:25to the Wyfords project.
00:17:27It's time for you to get outside of Jonathan's shadow.
00:17:31So, cheers
00:17:33to chasing what you truly deserve.
00:17:51Oh, Miss Wyford.
00:17:53Um, Jonathan's left.
00:17:55I'm here to see you.
00:17:57How was everything with Ryan?
00:17:59It was pleasant.
00:18:01Thank you for the introduction.
00:18:03When do you plan to marry him?
00:18:05We've only just met.
00:18:09I've warned you.
00:18:11No marriage.
00:18:13No job at
00:18:15Whiteford Tech.
00:18:17And you will be banned from the industry.
00:18:19I've ended things with Jonathan.
00:18:21Then marry Ryan to prove it.
00:18:23I've done my research
00:18:25as well, Mabel.
00:18:27Leave my son
00:18:29and I'll clear
00:18:31all your father's debts.
00:18:33If not,
00:18:35those seeking him
00:18:37will find him.
00:18:39Perhaps Jonathan
00:18:41is the one who needs guidance,
00:18:43not me.
00:18:45I don't think you understand the situation.
00:18:47You are nothing to Jonathan.
00:18:49At most,
00:18:51a shadow of his past pain.
00:18:53A reminder of a heartbreak.
00:18:55What do you mean?
00:18:57You don't know, do you?
00:19:03Marry Ryan.
00:19:05It's my last warning.
00:19:19Did I miss a meeting?
00:19:23Uh, no.
00:19:25I just...
00:19:27Your driver couldn't get a hold of you.
00:19:29He was concerned.
00:19:31Mr. Whiteford, it's October 15th.
00:19:33Shit, shit.
00:19:35You never always take the day off.
00:19:37It's okay.
00:19:39The car's out front.
00:19:41No, it's not okay.
00:19:43I never forget...
00:19:45Please.
00:19:47Just...
00:19:49clear everything for today, okay?
00:19:51I've kept your calendar clear, as always.
00:19:53Okay, thank you.
00:19:55The car, Mr. Whiteford.
00:19:57Right. I'll see you...
00:19:59At the office?
00:20:01Right.
00:20:05Hello?
00:20:07Where are you? Our server is down!
00:20:09Oh, okay, I'm on my way.
00:20:11The entire server crashed!
00:20:13Where is Mr. Whiteford?
00:20:15Okay, what happened?
00:20:17We are under attack.
00:20:19We need a system reboot.
00:20:21Where is Mr. Whiteford?
00:20:23We need his admin code, now.
00:20:25Okay, he's out of the office.
00:20:27Let me just try contacting him, okay?
00:20:31We need that code.
00:20:33Do you have access to it?
00:20:35No, that code is highly confidential.
00:20:37Jonathan is the sole owner.
00:20:39Try.
00:20:47It won't work.
00:20:49We're completely offline. Come on, Mabel!
00:20:51You know you're the best!
00:20:53It won't.
00:20:55Try Fiona.
00:20:57F-I-O-N-A.
00:21:01Fiona.
00:21:03Give it a shot.
00:21:05Fiona.
00:21:07Give it a shot.
00:21:13Remember that awkward dinner at the Whiteford's?
00:21:17Fiona, you are nothing to Jonathan.
00:21:21At most, a shadow of his past pain.
00:21:25A reminder of a heartbreak.
00:21:37Hello, Jonathan.
00:21:39Good to see you.
00:21:41How may I help you?
00:21:43Did Jonathan model this whole thing after you?
00:21:45Oh, no.
00:21:47That's not Mabel.
00:21:51That's my sister, Fiona.
00:21:53Jonathan's first love.
00:22:07Next, Mabel Morris.
00:22:25Hello.
00:22:31You know, coding demands intense focus
00:22:33and absolute silence.
00:22:37That's why having a capable assistant
00:22:39to help with other things
00:22:41like interviews
00:22:43is crucial.
00:22:53Fiona.
00:22:55I'm Mabel Morris, Mr. Whiteford.
00:22:57Here's my resume.
00:23:01Mabel.
00:23:03Nice to meet you.
00:23:07Nice to meet you.
00:23:17When can you start?
00:23:21Tomorrow.
00:23:23No, actually, today.
00:23:25Welcome to Whiteford Tech.
00:23:27Mabel.
00:23:29Mabel.
00:23:31Mabel.
00:23:37Mabel.
00:23:39Are you all right?
00:23:41I know.
00:23:43Shocking, isn't it?
00:23:45You know, when they mentioned you years ago,
00:23:47I was concerned.
00:23:49I thought you'd actually fallen for someone.
00:23:51But then I saw you,
00:23:53and I knew
00:23:55there was nothing to worry about.
00:23:57To Jonathan, you're just
00:23:59a reminder of my sister.
00:24:01He doesn't love you.
00:24:03You're nothing but a shadow to him.
00:24:05At best, a placebo.
00:24:11Oh, Mabel.
00:24:13Did you actually think you stood a chance?
00:24:17You pathetic slut.
00:24:19Fuck off.
00:24:25Oh, do you know about today?
00:24:27I don't want to know.
00:24:29Fiona died today, seven years ago.
00:24:31He visits her grave on this day
00:24:33every year.
00:24:37You see?
00:24:39You're just a joke.
00:24:41Hey, Mabel.
00:25:01Hey, Mabel.
00:25:05Come on.
00:25:11There was an attack on the system at work today.
00:25:13Okay.
00:25:15Well,
00:25:17since you're here and not at the office,
00:25:19I assume it's resolved?
00:25:21You bastard.
00:25:23What is it?
00:25:25What?
00:25:27The code, Jonathan. What is it?
00:25:29That's none of your business.
00:25:33Come on.
00:25:35Tell me about this attack.
00:25:41So,
00:25:43it's been fixed?
00:25:45We had to restart the system.
00:25:47System reboot.
00:25:49I see.
00:25:51It asked for an admin code.
00:25:53Why didn't you call me?
00:25:55I tried to, but it didn't go through.
00:25:57Signal down there.
00:25:59We got the code.
00:26:01You did?
00:26:03How?
00:26:05Luckily,
00:26:07Julie was there.
00:26:11So,
00:26:13you've seen it.
00:26:15Fiona?
00:26:19Yeah.
00:26:25Fiona?
00:26:29Yeah.
00:26:31Mabel,
00:26:33I know you have a lot of questions.
00:26:35Actually,
00:26:37I found a lot of answers today.
00:26:41I thought
00:26:43I was lucky
00:26:45to have that job
00:26:47and
00:26:49to work at the company,
00:26:51to be by your side,
00:26:53to enter
00:26:55a relationship with you
00:26:57or whatever that was.
00:27:01But it turns out
00:27:03I was just a replacement.
00:27:05A replacement for some sick,
00:27:07twisted obsession
00:27:09that you can't get over.
00:27:11I'm shadowing for a dead girlfriend.
00:27:15All those years.
00:27:17What do you get?
00:27:21You're a fucking ghost.
00:27:23Enough!
00:27:25Don't speak.
00:27:27Don't use that term.
00:27:29Dead ghost?
00:27:31That's the reality of it, Jonathan.
00:27:33She is both.
00:27:39I'm Mabel Morris.
00:27:41I'm not...
00:27:45I'm not your dead girlfriend.
00:27:47I'm not Fiona.
00:27:53You're right.
00:27:57You're not her.
00:27:59Nobody is.
00:28:09I've submitted my
00:28:11resignation.
00:28:13Thank you
00:28:15for the opportunity.
00:28:17Years ago, I learned a lot.
00:28:21Bye, Mr. Whiteford.
00:28:33Fuck!
00:28:39Fuck!
00:28:51You said you were a friend of Mr. Morris's?
00:28:53A friend of his daughter, Mabel, actually.
00:28:55Ah, yes, Mabel.
00:28:57She's quite sweet and caring.
00:28:59Absolutely.
00:29:01She asked me to come check on Scott.
00:29:03How's his condition?
00:29:05He's well.
00:29:07He needs a little rest. He should recover fully.
00:29:09That's good news.
00:29:21He's at Silver Pine Hospital.
00:29:23Tell his creditors.
00:29:25I knew you had it in you.
00:29:29Mrs. Whiteford, I was just...
00:29:31Spare me the excuses, Julie.
00:29:33I've seen
00:29:35what you're capable of.
00:29:37Years ago.
00:29:47Mrs. Whiteford,
00:29:49there's been a misunderstanding.
00:29:51Julie, cut it.
00:29:53Fiona
00:29:55was sweet,
00:29:57but too naive for our world.
00:29:59Her innocence was a liability.
00:30:01I tried separating
00:30:03Jonathan and Fiona for years.
00:30:05Jonathan was so
00:30:07invested.
00:30:09Even ignoring this family to pursue his little
00:30:11tech project, all encouraged
00:30:13by Fiona.
00:30:15Luckily, his project succeeded.
00:30:17But not without him taking down
00:30:19his father's legacy first.
00:30:21We could have been so much more
00:30:23influential, so powerful.
00:30:27But,
00:30:29just when I thought all was lost,
00:30:31Fiona was out of the picture.
00:30:35Her death was no coincidence, Julie.
00:30:37God plays no favors.
00:30:39I see your hand
00:30:41in her car accident.
00:30:45How long have you known?
00:30:49I've known from the start.
00:30:55What happened?
00:30:57His debt collector's caught up to him.
00:30:59Will he be okay?
00:31:01For the worst, he's lost a lot of blood.
00:31:05Someone must have tipped him off.
00:31:07We're investigating. We'll do our best
00:31:09to locate his attackers.
00:31:11I've warned you.
00:31:17It's Barbara Whiteford.
00:31:19The Barbara Whiteford, queen of Manhattan?
00:31:21She's after my father.
00:31:23That's a serious accusation, ma'am.
00:31:25Respectfully,
00:31:27your father's not significant enough for her to waste time.
00:31:29You don't understand.
00:31:31I got too close to her son, and she told me...
00:31:33Please calm down.
00:31:35No, you don't understand.
00:31:37Please, Ms. Morris.
00:31:39Unfortunately, we couldn't save your father.
00:31:41He passed away.
00:31:45No.
00:31:49You let him die.
00:31:55No!
00:32:13Mom.
00:32:17After you left, Dad was never to be seen.
00:32:19When you left us,
00:32:25I lost him.
00:32:31I always thought
00:32:33it would get better.
00:32:37But it didn't.
00:32:41I'm sorry.
00:32:45I'm really sorry.
00:32:49I didn't feel like a nobody.
00:32:53I failed.
00:32:55I failed at everything.
00:33:05Leave me alone.
00:33:15We got food from your favorite place.
00:33:19You don't have to talk to me,
00:33:21but please eat something.
00:33:27Well, I can't eat all that food by myself.
00:33:39I'm only going to ask you once,
00:33:41and I'll leave you be.
00:33:43But are you okay?
00:33:45Do you want to talk about it?
00:33:48I'm managing.
00:33:50Food helped.
00:33:56You don't have to smile if you don't want to.
00:33:59It's okay to feel vulnerable.
00:34:01We all have our moments.
00:34:03It's just...
00:34:07It's been incredibly hard.
00:34:09I get it.
00:34:11And I'm sorry you're going through all of this.
00:34:14I've lost a loved one, too.
00:34:16Great.
00:34:18Do you have a dead girlfriend also?
00:34:20A dead girlfriend? Wait.
00:34:22You knew about Jonathan and Fiona.
00:34:24So you knew.
00:34:26You knew all this time.
00:34:28But you two are completely different.
00:34:32I didn't lose a lover.
00:34:36It was my mother I lost.
00:34:40I'm sorry.
00:34:43It's okay.
00:34:45This whole week is just like...
00:34:49Everything feels so pointless.
00:34:53That's a natural feeling to have.
00:34:55I used to mock existentialism.
00:34:58I get it now.
00:35:00I love how intelligent you sound.
00:35:02Even now.
00:35:04Stop.
00:35:06No, seriously.
00:35:08Modern day Socrates.
00:35:10Thank you, Ryan.
00:35:21Thank you, Ryan.
00:35:23For the food and the talk.
00:35:25Less of the food.
00:35:27I'm still so addicted.
00:35:29They definitely put drugs in it.
00:35:31Yeah.
00:35:33Hey, if you need anything,
00:35:35just call me.
00:35:37I will.
00:35:40Have you considered your next steps?
00:35:42Not sure.
00:35:44Quit my job.
00:35:46Settled the debts.
00:35:48Now the world is just kind of open to me.
00:35:50It's strange.
00:35:52Well, there's a spot for you and Novatek.
00:35:54Are you sure about me leading?
00:35:56You're the best one to lead it.
00:35:58Come on, just give it a shot.
00:36:00I'll think about it. Seriously.
00:36:02That's all I can ask.
00:36:10Mabel?
00:36:12Are you doing okay?
00:36:15Why are you here?
00:36:18Mabel?
00:36:20Are you doing okay?
00:36:22Why are you here?
00:36:24I saw what happened on the news and I...
00:36:26You're worried?
00:36:28Save it, it's none of your business.
00:36:30Mabel, please, let me just...
00:36:32I'm done!
00:36:34Listening, Jonathan.
00:36:36I spent so much time on something
00:36:38that wasn't real.
00:36:42And now I finally know the truth.
00:36:45I thought what we had was real.
00:36:48But I was just a pill
00:36:50for a wound that won't heal.
00:36:57I truly loved you,
00:36:59Jonathan.
00:37:02Don't come looking for me again.
00:37:06Leave me alone.
00:37:08It's my final request.
00:37:16And this is the upstairs division.
00:37:20What do you think?
00:37:22I love it. It's so lively.
00:37:24That's the goal.
00:37:26Hey, I'm in.
00:37:28But I have one condition.
00:37:30I'd like to work from a different city.
00:37:32Why's that?
00:37:34Well, I hear you're expanding to Tokyo.
00:37:36That's where you're headed, right?
00:37:38Someone's been doing her homework.
00:37:40And for a new market,
00:37:42it's important to have someone you trust by your side.
00:37:44I'm listening.
00:37:46I understand everything.
00:37:48Right?
00:37:50Tokyo it is, then.
00:37:52Welcome to the table.
00:37:54What an honor, Captain.
00:37:56Let me show you around.
00:38:01Sir?
00:38:03You have a meeting with the creative team
00:38:05in 15 minutes?
00:38:07Right.
00:38:09Bring me their pitch deck
00:38:11and latest progress report.
00:38:13And see if Mabel is ready
00:38:15for the creative discussion.
00:38:17Sir, Mabel doesn't work here anymore.
00:38:19I can get someone else to help with it.
00:38:31She can't be replaced.
00:38:35There's no one like her.
00:38:41Why don't you start in the living room?
00:38:45What?
00:38:48What is happening here?
00:38:50We're just doing our job, sir.
00:38:52Please don't interrupt.
00:38:54Where are these going?
00:38:56They're going to the donation.
00:38:58Okay.
00:39:06Get out.
00:39:08Then?
00:39:12You do not want to talk.
00:39:16You haven't been this way since Fiona.
00:39:18Why are you this upset
00:39:20over a fleeting affair?
00:39:22Just move on.
00:39:24Mabel wasn't some fleeting affair.
00:39:26She's nothing like Fiona.
00:39:28Nothing more than her look-alike.
00:39:30She's different.
00:39:32Funny, professional.
00:39:34She makes me feel good about myself.
00:39:36She's Mabel.
00:39:38And I actually like her for who she is.
00:39:46What about our engagement?
00:39:48Julie.
00:39:52When Fiona left,
00:39:54I lost.
00:39:56I would never marry you having some
00:39:58fleeting feelings for her.
00:40:00That's not right for either one of us.
00:40:02No, you don't determine that.
00:40:04Jonathan, I have dreamed of our marriage
00:40:06since the day we met.
00:40:08I sacrificed so much for that dream.
00:40:10I lost everything.
00:40:12What do you mean by that?
00:40:14Nothing.
00:40:16I can't see the ceiling.
00:40:18What are you hiding?
00:40:20Nothing.
00:40:22You're deluded.
00:40:28This is silly.
00:40:30Baby,
00:40:32we'll talk about this tomorrow, okay?
00:40:36Just sleep this off
00:40:38and we'll talk tomorrow.
00:40:40Hi.
00:40:50Hi.
00:40:52Get me the visitor's list for Mabel's father's death.
00:40:54It's urgent.
00:40:58The hospital's footage was erased,
00:41:00but a doctor remembers a young woman
00:41:02claiming to be Mabel's friend.
00:41:04A young woman?
00:41:06Yes, sir.
00:41:08Her name matches Miss Miller.
00:41:12Julie.
00:41:14Should I contact Miss Miller for confirmation?
00:41:16No, don't bother.
00:41:18Any news on Mabel's location?
00:41:22She just purchased tickets
00:41:24for many destinations.
00:41:26Where is she currently?
00:41:28Last known location,
00:41:30she's in a cab to JFK Airport.
00:41:32Get the car ready, now.
00:41:38Okay, pull over.
00:41:40Right here. Stop.
00:41:42Mabel!
00:41:44Are you insane?
00:41:46What the hell are you doing?
00:41:52Mabel, where are you?
00:41:54Doctor, don't go anywhere.
00:42:00Wait, Mabel, Mabel!
00:42:08Did you know about Mabel's departure?
00:42:10I know she left with Ryan Anderson,
00:42:12the servant's son.
00:42:14It's a good match.
00:42:16You should be happy for her.
00:42:18Were you part of this?
00:42:20Jonathan,
00:42:22Mabel made her own choice.
00:42:24No one pushed her.
00:42:26She has her life.
00:42:28We have ours.
00:42:30They don't intersect.
00:42:32Remember, you have responsibilities.
00:42:34The wedding's next month.
00:42:36I won't marry Julie.
00:42:38I won't be a pawn
00:42:40in your plan.
00:42:42I love Mabel.
00:42:44She's the one I want.
00:42:46She is merely a stand-in for Fiona.
00:42:48I'm not!
00:42:52I know it's already too late,
00:42:54but my feelings for her are real.
00:42:58I'll wait for her.
00:43:00I'll wait as long as it takes
00:43:02because this is my life!
00:43:04And I'll spend it with Mabel.
00:43:24Mabel, turn it off.
00:43:28Mabel!
00:43:30Mabel!
00:43:32Okay, you lazy bone.
00:43:34Come on.
00:43:36There's a meeting to attend to.
00:43:38Programmed you too well, didn't I?
00:43:40I learned it myself.
00:43:42Exactly. That's why I said
00:43:44I programmed you too well.
00:43:46Show off.
00:44:00Your driver is ten minutes away.
00:44:02Got it.
00:44:06Put some clothes on.
00:44:08You can't see me, right?
00:44:10Don't need to.
00:44:12I know you too well.
00:44:14Make you more dumber.
00:44:16Heard that.
00:44:18Incoming call
00:44:20from Mrs. Whiteford.
00:44:22Put her through.
00:44:24Mr. Whiteford, it's urgent.
00:44:26Please come home.
00:44:28Condition is critical.
00:44:40What happened?
00:44:42She suffered a stroke last night.
00:44:44What?
00:44:46She'll be alright.
00:44:48She's alright for now.
00:44:50But she might not speak again.
00:44:52What?
00:44:54A severe stroke, Mr. Whiteford.
00:44:56She's even breathing.
00:45:00Sweet.
00:45:02Hi.
00:45:06What can I do to help?
00:45:08Keep her calm.
00:45:10She's a fighter.
00:45:12She might be able to pull through.
00:45:14You see me?
00:45:16I'm here.
00:45:20Mabel, this is my father who I've been telling you about.
00:45:22Mabel, it's such a pleasure.
00:45:24Ryan's told me so much about you.
00:45:26Likewise.
00:45:28He's going on about those unique seeds
00:45:30that you've been planting.
00:45:32He's kind of nerdy sometimes.
00:45:34Oh, so nerdy.
00:45:46Hey.
00:45:48When did you return?
00:45:50Mabel, we can leave this here.
00:45:52No need.
00:45:54We're just chatting.
00:45:56Jonathan, it's nice to see you.
00:45:58I was just looking for you.
00:46:00You deliberately ignored my request.
00:46:02I asked to be left alone.
00:46:04Mabel, I just wanted to sort things out.
00:46:06Everything was sorted.
00:46:08It's all behind us.
00:46:12Um, hey, Jonathan.
00:46:14They're just here to visit an old man.
00:46:16Isn't that okay?
00:46:18Dad, this is your home as well.
00:46:20I need your approval.
00:46:22Actually, Jack, I was thinking you should come live in the city with us.
00:46:24I see you, too.
00:46:26You live together, huh?
00:46:28It's none of your business.
00:46:30Mabel, I just wanted to...
00:46:32I see you haven't changed.
00:46:34Sorry, Jack.
00:46:36I just remembered I have a phone call
00:46:38that I need to make.
00:46:40Mabel.
00:46:46We can talk about it, you know.
00:46:48About the product launch?
00:46:50My only concern is the interface.
00:46:52It's not user-friendly enough.
00:46:54Mabel, it's okay to be upset with Jonathan.
00:46:56No need to hide it.
00:46:58He's just a competitor now.
00:47:00Speaking of which, the new app at Whiteford Tech
00:47:02is dominating the charts.
00:47:04We should look into that.
00:47:06Can I ask you something?
00:47:08If you're going to say something irritating,
00:47:10I'm not interested.
00:47:12Do you still have feelings for Jonathan?
00:47:14No.
00:47:16I'm not going to give him a second chance.
00:47:28This is Mabel.
00:47:30Head of Creatives.
00:47:32Nice to meet the team.
00:47:34We've heard many great things about you, Mabel.
00:47:36Your products are so exciting.
00:47:40We always try our very best to ensure...
00:47:42Good morning.
00:47:44What are you doing here?
00:47:46Mr. Whiteford, welcome.
00:47:48Mr. Whiteford's our angel investor.
00:47:50He's shown great interest in this product
00:47:52and requested to join us at this meeting.
00:47:54I hope that isn't a problem, Mr. Anderson.
00:47:56Considering the product is still under testing,
00:47:58we typically limit our attendance.
00:48:00He's welcome to join.
00:48:02I'm intrigued to hear Mr. Whiteford's thoughts.
00:48:04His insight is invaluable.
00:48:06Run up and take a seat.
00:48:08I love the way you talk, Mabel.
00:48:12Run up and take a seat.
00:48:14I love being part of the creative process.
00:48:16What an honor.
00:48:18Mr. Whiteford.
00:48:24At the end of the day,
00:48:26our product is really exciting
00:48:28and thank you all so much for spending your afternoon
00:48:30with us at Novatec.
00:48:32We are thrilled to be doing business with you.
00:48:36Well, this sounds like a game changer.
00:48:38Congratulations.
00:48:40Mr. Whiteford,
00:48:42your thoughts?
00:48:46It's good.
00:48:48Surely, as a leader
00:48:50in this industry, you have more to offer
00:48:52than good.
00:48:54I don't think it's my place to say more.
00:48:56If we always play it safe, we'll never achieve perfection.
00:49:02You've grown a lot, Mabel.
00:49:04It's a strong product,
00:49:06but not yet a market leader.
00:49:08But there's potential.
00:49:10Your money needs more clarity.
00:49:12It's affecting your overall product.
00:49:14You need to improve
00:49:16the interactive system.
00:49:18It's far too rapid.
00:49:20And the interface needs to be more user-friendly.
00:49:22You know this.
00:49:24But overall, truly,
00:49:26truly,
00:49:28well done.
00:49:30Proud of you.
00:49:32Professional boundaries, Mr. Whiteford.
00:49:34Sorry.
00:49:36I sometimes get carried away with
00:49:38talent for teens.
00:49:44Well then, let's crumb some numbers,
00:49:46shall we?
00:49:56Hey, great job on today's pitch.
00:49:58It was a team effort.
00:50:00We still have some work to do, though.
00:50:02Looking forward to launching it.
00:50:04But then if it's non-stop,
00:50:06we're going to get some rest.
00:50:08Well,
00:50:10you still had time to find the handsome lawyer.
00:50:12Wait,
00:50:14you knew about it?
00:50:16Ryan, you are the only guy who hasn't
00:50:18made a pass at me.
00:50:20I had my suspicions.
00:50:22I thought Barbara set us up for that reason,
00:50:24but she's clueless.
00:50:26Still hoping for a wedding.
00:50:28Um, I'll see you tomorrow.
00:50:30Absolutely.
00:50:32Anything, especially about Jonathan,
00:50:34just ask.
00:50:36But it's all behind me.
00:50:38Don't worry.
00:50:58Stalking now, Mr. Whiteford?
00:51:00Just a coincidence, Miss Morris.
00:51:02See, um,
00:51:04I live here too.
00:51:06Yeah, right.
00:51:10Hey.
00:51:24Can you give me some space?
00:51:26That's pretty nice of you.
00:51:32When did you move here?
00:51:34Because I was under the impression
00:51:36that this space has one.
00:51:38It has two.
00:51:48Oh.
00:51:50What a coincidence.
00:51:52I live here too.
00:51:54But my passcode is still Fiona.
00:51:56His passcode is still Fiona.
00:52:00Why do you care?
00:52:10Turn the lights, Mabel.
00:52:12That's an early night.
00:52:14Rough day?
00:52:16Actually, it's one of the best days of my life.
00:52:18Really?
00:52:20What happened?
00:52:22Good night, Mabel.
00:52:32Need a ride, Miss Morris?
00:52:34No, thank you.
00:52:36I prefer to walk.
00:52:38Are you kidding? It's flat terrain.
00:52:40Come on.
00:52:52Hey, Dad.
00:52:54You seemed really occupied yesterday.
00:52:56The deal was a quiet ride.
00:53:00You know, I have a tip for your product,
00:53:02if you're interested.
00:53:08Okay, fine. What is it?
00:53:10The interface needs a better visual hierarchy.
00:53:12The uniform font size is causing confusion,
00:53:14but a little variation can help.
00:53:16You're right.
00:53:18We wanted simplicity,
00:53:20but maybe too much, though.
00:53:22It's a good approach,
00:53:24but you need to experiment a bit.
00:53:26We've all just been a rule-breaker, Mabel.
00:53:48Her condition worsened.
00:53:50We thought it would be best if you were here.
00:53:56Is there anything that can be done for her?
00:53:58We've done everything.
00:54:02Her vitals are going quickly.
00:54:04I'm so sorry.
00:54:06I'm going to get some medicine, okay?
00:54:18Mom, hey.
00:54:20I'm right here.
00:54:24Are you seeing me?
00:54:26Is there anything we can get for you?
00:54:28I'm leaving you.
00:54:30Mom, no.
00:54:32You'll be fine.
00:54:34We're taking good care of you.
00:54:36My son.
00:54:38I'm truly sorry.
00:54:40I'm sorry.
00:54:46The best moment you've ever had.
00:54:50I want you
00:54:52to be happy.
00:54:54I am happy.
00:54:56I'm happy.
00:55:00After Fiona,
00:55:02I saw how you suffered.
00:55:06I regret
00:55:08so many.
00:55:12I overlooked things
00:55:14after Fiona's death.
00:55:18You've changed so much.
00:55:22What do you mean, Mom?
00:55:24Just promise me you'll be happy
00:55:26with Mabel
00:55:28or anyone else.
00:55:30Promise me.
00:55:38It's time you learned the truth
00:55:40about everything.
00:55:48Oh, my God.
00:55:50It's official.
00:55:52Eva Leifert just died.
00:55:54Really? What happened?
00:55:56It was sudden.
00:55:58John Leifert confirmed it.
00:56:00Are you okay?
00:56:04I have to go.
00:56:06Okay.
00:56:26Facial recognition successful.
00:56:28Welcome, Mabel.
00:56:30Facial recognition.
00:56:36It's all good?
00:56:42Why are you here?
00:56:48I saw the news.
00:56:50Are you okay?
00:56:52I'll manage.
00:56:54Do you need anything?
00:56:56Do you want to talk?
00:56:58Why are you here?
00:57:00Is it because you care?
00:57:02I understand what it feels like
00:57:04to lose a parent.
00:57:06But that's not why you're here.
00:57:08You care, don't you?
00:57:10I was concerned.
00:57:12But if you're fine, I should go.
00:57:14Please don't go.
00:57:16Please.
00:57:18Have you been drinking?
00:57:20Jonathan, this is so inappropriate.
00:57:22Mabel, listen.
00:57:24Mabel signing in.
00:57:26How can I help, Jonathan?
00:57:34What is that?
00:57:36Hello, Miss Morris. I'm Mabel.
00:57:38An AI modeled after you.
00:57:40Mabel, stop!
00:57:44Wait.
00:57:50I'm sorry.
00:57:52I'm sorry. This was my way
00:57:54of coping with your absence.
00:57:56It was never meant to be discovered like this.
00:57:58Jonathan.
00:58:02This is too much.
00:58:06This isn't just obsession.
00:58:08This is unhealthy.
00:58:10I know. It's wrong.
00:58:12Please.
00:58:14I'll never bother you again.
00:58:16Just give me some time and I'll go.
00:58:18I swear.
00:58:20Are you okay, Jonathan?
00:58:24Yes.
00:58:26Yes.
00:58:42You were right about the rain.
00:58:56Yeah.
00:59:02Outstanding, Mabel.
00:59:04This product will be a hit.
00:59:08Um, you know Mr. Whiteford
00:59:10today?
00:59:12Yes, he
00:59:14wished to come but couldn't make it.
00:59:16He was caught up with family matters.
00:59:18Did you hear about his mother?
00:59:20Morning.
00:59:22I'm here to
00:59:24announce the passing of my mother,
00:59:26Barbara Whiteford,
00:59:28due to a severe
00:59:30stroke.
00:59:32It's a challenging time for our family
00:59:34and we appreciate your thoughts.
00:59:36While we mourn,
00:59:38I also need to address serious matters
00:59:40involving Julie Miller,
00:59:42a close associate
00:59:44of our family.
00:59:46Years ago,
00:59:48years ago,
00:59:50Fiona Miller, my then girlfriend and I,
00:59:52developed a system named after her
00:59:54that laid the foundation for
00:59:56Whiteford Tech. Her untimely death
00:59:58I recently learned was
01:00:00orchestrated by her
01:00:02sister, Julie Miller,
01:00:04with my mother's knowledge.
01:00:06Moreover,
01:00:08Julie Miller
01:00:10has been involved in other
01:00:12immoral acts.
01:00:14She hired gang members
01:00:16to perform violent acts and cause deep harm
01:00:18to someone close to my heart.
01:00:20I'm not seeking
01:00:22forgiveness for the family.
01:00:24I only want justice.
01:00:26Julie now stands trial for her
01:00:28actions.
01:00:30The Fiona system, pivotal
01:00:32in uncovering these truths,
01:00:34will now be decommissioned
01:00:36and made publicly available
01:00:38for the advancement of technology.
01:00:40It's time for fresh perspectives.
01:00:42I'm stepping
01:00:44down.
01:00:46Whiteford Tech will now be
01:00:48under NOVA, led by
01:00:50Ryan Anderson and Mabel Morse.
01:00:52It's leadership and vision
01:00:54I trust.
01:00:56This will be my last public appearance.
01:00:58All my shares in Whiteford Tech
01:01:00will be transferred to Mabel Morse.
01:01:02The future is
01:01:04in her hands. Thank you.
01:01:07Did you know about this?
01:01:12So that's it.
01:01:14We are owners of the largest
01:01:16tech company in the country.
01:01:18Huh.
01:01:37Hey, Jonathan.
01:01:40Sup?
01:01:44Hey, why did you
01:01:46leave the company and all of your
01:01:48shares? What the...
01:01:52Facial recognition
01:01:54successful. Welcome,
01:01:56Mabel.
01:02:06Where's Jonathan?
01:02:10He has moved away.
01:02:12He is,
01:02:14I quote, giving you
01:02:16space.
01:02:18He moved?
01:02:20Where?
01:02:22I'm afraid I don't know.
01:02:26He really left everything behind?
01:02:28He said
01:02:30it would be for the best.
01:02:36Maybe
01:02:38he's right.
01:02:42Maybe it is for the best.
01:02:52I found the
01:02:54programmer that you've been looking for.
01:02:56Here's everything on him.
01:02:58The best we could dig up.
01:03:02Hey.
01:03:04You need to learn to take some more breaks.
01:03:06You're setting the bar way too high for the rest of us.
01:03:12I'll slow down
01:03:14once we've got more skilled people like this one
01:03:16working for us.
01:03:28Hey, Kristen. Can we speak?
01:03:34Facial recognition
01:03:36successful. Welcome,
01:03:38Mabel.
01:03:50Nice work, Jonathan.
01:03:52Mabel.
01:03:56How did you...
01:03:58Weeks ago, we discovered a
01:04:00mysterious programmer
01:04:02Their work was outstanding.
01:04:04I just had to know who it was.
01:04:08I'm sorry.
01:04:10I, uh, got bored.
01:04:12I wanted something to do.
01:04:14Recoding gave you away.
01:04:16It felt familiar.
01:04:18Like you.
01:04:20The way the numbers and the figures
01:04:22went together, I don't know, it kind of felt romantic.
01:04:26Why did you leave everything behind?
01:04:28Don't you miss it?
01:04:30Don't you miss it?
01:04:34I wanted to fix my mistakes.
01:04:36Help you.
01:04:40I want you to be happy, Mabel.
01:04:44You left without saying goodbye.
01:04:46I know. I'm sorry.
01:04:48I knew you wouldn't forgive me
01:04:50if I left, but I needed to
01:04:52distance myself from you. It was the only way
01:04:54I knew how to forgive you.
01:04:56Have you succeeded?
01:05:00I'm good.
01:05:08Oh, wait.
01:05:12At Novatec, we offer competitive pay
01:05:14and flexible schedules
01:05:16with remote opportunities
01:05:18and free meals.
01:05:20Sounds good.
01:05:22There's more.
01:05:24We have benefits, like
01:05:26penny me and
01:05:28child care supports
01:05:30and fun company
01:05:32events.
01:05:34So, Jonathan Whiteford,
01:05:36how would you feel about
01:05:38joining Novatec?
01:05:40As an executive?
01:05:42No, as staff, but I would be thrilled
01:05:44to have you as a senior programmer.
01:05:48Pretty good offer.
01:05:50Also,
01:05:52there are no
01:05:54restrictions
01:05:56about relationships
01:05:58with colleagues.
01:06:00So, if you happen
01:06:02to like someone at work,
01:06:04it's cool.
01:06:06That's good to know.