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