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