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