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