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