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00:00:00is my mom gonna be okay there is a chance but it'll cost five hundred thousand she's a low
00:00:09life worker she doesn't deserve to be a mom 15 years ago my mother mary miller disappeared to
00:00:14live a quiet life in a small town hey you old hag is anyone there speak up get your filthy hands
00:00:19off of her half a million and she's all yours tonight my mother is missing flip this city
00:00:27upside down i don't care we're gonna find my mother get away from my daughter it can't be
00:00:34her welcome back boss that's impossible she's a fraud you make me sick you won't live to see
00:00:43another day i'm so sorry it took so long mother she's the ceo of phoenix group you'll all be on
00:00:50your knees begging for mercy
00:00:52doctor is my mom gonna be okay i'm sorry grace she has a brain hemorrhage with immediate surgery
00:01:17there is a chance but
00:01:19it'll cost five hundred thousand
00:01:24i don't have that kind of money but mom needs me
00:01:28i'll find a way to get the money please just save my mom
00:01:31i can do that
00:01:33grace miller rose well thank god you two are here
00:01:38mom was working at the orphanage when she fainted and it's gonna cost five hundred grand
00:01:42five hundred grand and where are we supposed to get that
00:01:47call off the surgery doc there's no way we're paying for that
00:01:51rose what are you saying she's our mom she adopted us you can't just enforce us to grow up dirt poor
00:01:57she's a lowlife worker she doesn't deserve to be a mom
00:01:59if it wasn't for her we could have been adopted by someone rich
00:02:02you guys hear yourself she took us in when we had nothing
00:02:06she gave us a home she made sure that we were never hungry and you're just mad at her because
00:02:11she's not rich speaking of money today's mom's paid it
00:02:14this is mom's don't you dare touch it
00:02:19no mom worked hard for that should be enough for a new iphone though mom needs that money for her surgery you can't just take it sure we can that old hag's about to die her money is ours now you want money pick it up
00:02:49consider this our donation to mom's surgery
00:03:02or funeral
00:03:04i'll save you mom
00:03:19i can sell blood for money this is the only way i might be able to save mom
00:03:26you
00:03:36you
00:03:49I'm going to take a seat, guys.
00:04:01Look, I've gathered you all here today for a very important announcement.
00:04:04Fifteen years ago, my mother, Mary Miller, disappeared to live a quiet life in a small town.
00:04:08But now, she is returning to take a rightful place as the CEO of the Phoenix Group, ladies and gentlemen.
00:04:14The CEO has finally returned.
00:04:16Ms. Miller, raise your son alone to build Phoenix Group.
00:04:19And after fifteen years, she's coming back!
00:04:22Even out of the public eye, she remains a legend. No one can match what she built.
00:04:26See, although my mother's been living in seclusion, we've remained in contact over the years.
00:04:31And she's adopted three children, who I believe will be joining our company very soon.
00:04:36Sir, we can't find your mother. She isn't answering our calls.
00:04:39What? My mother is missing?
00:04:44I want to sell my blood. Please.
00:04:46I have an extremely rare blood type. Type AB negative.
00:04:51You need it, and I need money for my mother's surgery.
00:04:54Please.
00:04:58We are at 400. I have to stop now, or you'll pass out.
00:05:16No, no, no. Don't, don't stop. I, I can't do it.
00:05:21I just keep, I just keep, I just keep, I keep coming.
00:05:25Miss? Miss? Miss? Miss? Miss?
00:05:28Miss?
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00:05:58Got it, Doctor. She's my mom. I won't give up on her.
00:06:02She's very lucky to have you. I'll go work on the list of her medication.
00:06:11You adopted me, Mom. You taught me what family was, love is.
00:06:18Don't worry. I'm not going to give up on you. I'm going to make sure you get better.
00:06:28It's been hours. Where is Miss Miller?
00:06:33If Miss Miller says she's returning, then she will be coming back. Otherwise, Mr. Miller will find her.
00:06:39When she left 15 years ago, she made all of us, even Mr. Miller, promise never to search for her.
00:06:46Did you reach her? Her phone? It's completely dead. She'd never let that happen. Not on the day that she's supposed to return.
00:06:52Something's not right. Do whatever it takes. Flip this city upside down. I don't care, but we're going to find my mother.
00:07:01Yes, sir. Yes, sir.
00:07:03One day at work here will cover three days of Mom's medication.
00:07:19Next!
00:07:20Sir, I'm here to work. Please, if there's any opportunity that you have, I would gladly take it.
00:07:25Come on, Grace. Everyone knows you passed out yesterday at the hospital. I can't have you dying on my sight. I'll lose my damn job.
00:07:31No, please, please. I'm begging you. Please. I really need the money. My mom will die without it. But with treatment, I mean, there's a chance that she may wake up. But if I give up, it's over for her. Please.
00:07:44If I catch you slacking off one time, I won't pay you a single penny.
00:07:52Thank you so much. You can trust me. I am a hard worker. Thank you.
00:07:56Next!
00:08:00Don't worry, Mom. I'll make enough money and you'll get better.
00:08:14All right, time for lunch. You can get back to work as soon as you're finished.
00:08:25Grace!
00:08:27Lucy!
00:08:28What's wrong?
00:08:29You have to get help right now, Grace. Your sister and brother are selling your mom's house.
00:08:33We've turned this whole house upside down. I can't believe the old hag doesn't even have any savings.
00:08:44Whatever. Just forget it. Let's get down to business. We're sitting here at his letter.
00:08:48You see this, Mom? You ruined our life at a better chance with a rich family.
00:08:54Now, with just one little stamp here, you'll give us what we deserve.
00:08:57As if this old hag can hear you. Just get it over with already.
00:09:03What are you doing?
00:09:07Mom. Mom, are you okay?
00:09:13You're trying to steal Mom's house? You can't do that. Mom works hard for it.
00:09:18Fine. If she doesn't want us to sell it, then we won't.
00:09:22Go on. Say it. Say it.
00:09:24Hey, you old hag. Is anyone there? Hello? Can you speak up? Speak up!
00:09:29Get your filthy hands off of her!
00:09:31Be honest. You don't actually give a shit about Mom.
00:09:34You're just putting on a little show, hoping she'll magically wake up and give you everything.
00:09:38Oh, that's not true. That's...
00:09:39Oh, poor little Grace, trying so hard and your mommy can't even see.
00:09:45If you don't want to take care of Mom, that's fine. I'll do it myself.
00:09:48But I'm not going to let you take anything away from her.
00:09:50Try and stop us.
00:09:52No!
00:09:58Mom?
00:10:01Your finger's moving.
00:10:04Would you look at that? She's actually losing it.
00:10:08I saw it. Her finger's moving. She's trying to tell us something.
00:10:11Mom's brain is mush. The only thing moving in her head are the worms eating the rest of it out.
00:10:16You stupid bitch. I'm tired of repeating myself. Mom is dying. Dead people don't need a house.
00:10:37You know, William and I just want the best for you, little sis.
00:10:42Say, you and the mayor's son are the same age, right?
00:10:46Mayor's daughter-in-law sounds awfully nice.
00:10:49What? The mayor's daughter-in-law?
00:10:53After you and the mayor's son tied the knot, we'll send...
00:10:58...that to a nursing home far, far away.
00:11:02She takes up too much space here.
00:11:04So there's the breath for my son.
00:11:14Well, son, she's the girl you said you liked, right?
00:11:17A real virgin.
00:11:19Just like me.
00:11:20All the other girls, they always run away.
00:11:23But not you.
00:11:24You'll be my first.
00:11:27Time to make you mine.
00:11:28No! No! Don't touch me!
00:11:29Don't touch me!
00:11:32You can't say no to me!
00:11:33My dad owns this town, nobody says no to me.
00:11:44Look at you, acting so high and mighty.
00:11:48You're still selling your blood, aren't you?
00:11:49Just for a few pennies.
00:11:52We offer you a way out of poverty, and this is the way you repay us.
00:11:56Do you know how rich and powerful the mayor is?
00:11:59Mom's gonna die because you're too proud to spread your legs for the mayor's son.
00:12:04I'm not going to marry him.
00:12:06Ah, don't you see, Grace?
00:12:08William and I are doing this for you and Mom.
00:12:10You should be grateful.
00:12:12Half a million, and she's all yours tonight.
00:12:15Steep price for an orphan.
00:12:16I don't care, Dad!
00:12:17You promised me I can have her, and I want her.
00:12:19Give them what they want.
00:12:20If you're not a grandson or not, she can work for us as the main.
00:12:24Oh!
00:12:29Glad you're doing business with you, sir.
00:12:31My sister's all yours.
00:12:35No! No! No! No, Mom! Mom, please!
00:12:38Don't let them take me, Mom!
00:12:49No one tells my daughter.
00:13:08Get away from my daughter!
00:13:14Oh, Mom!
00:13:16It's gone!
00:13:17Get away! Don't scare us like that again, okay?
00:13:20I didn't know what to do!
00:13:21Yeah, Mom.
00:13:22We're so happy to have you back.
00:13:24It looks like you know exactly what you're doing.
00:13:31Selling the house.
00:13:33No, Mom! You have the wrong idea!
00:13:35We were selling the house to help pay for your treatment!
00:13:38Treatment? You didn't even want to pay for Mom's surgery!
00:13:41Don't listen to Grace's lies, Mom!
00:13:43William and I have been working day and night to pay for your surgery!
00:13:46No, that's not true!
00:13:47I was selling my blood to pay back-
00:13:49Grace, I know you seduced the mayor's son and are about to marry into a powerful family,
00:13:53but that doesn't mean you can lie to Mom's face!
00:13:55Grace was trying to marry into the mayor's family so she didn't have to take care of you!
00:13:59Rose and I had no choice but to sell the house.
00:14:01Enough!
00:14:02Just because I had my eyes closed doesn't mean that I didn't hear everything you said!
00:14:08You said!
00:14:09And not only were you trying to just sell the house, but you were trying to sell your sister, Grace, as well!
00:14:15Mom, I'm so glad you're awake. I didn't know what else to do.
00:14:19Oh, my sweet daughter! I earned everything! Everything you did to keep me safe!
00:14:28Your mother will make these ingrits pay for what they did to you!
00:14:32This, this is just a silly house, and I would have given it to you without a second thought.
00:14:42But now, after the stunt that you two pulled, you won't get anything.
00:14:50Well, William and I would have considered looking after you if you were even moderately, but you're just poor!
00:15:01Do you know how goddamn embarrassing it is to call your mother?
00:15:07Embarrassing?
00:15:09When we were orphans, nobody wanted us!
00:15:11Mom gave us a home, she saved us!
00:15:14Saved us?
00:15:16I didn't choose the shitty life she offered us!
00:15:19Poor people shouldn't drag others into their suffering!
00:15:22That's not fair! Take it back!
00:15:27You see this, you old hag?
00:15:29We already have your signature and fingerprint on the inheritance letter.
00:15:32It's too late to stop us now.
00:15:35You're not getting anything from me.
00:15:37Not a single print!
00:15:41Grace, do you have my phone?
00:15:44Oh, Grace, this is your mom's phone. You can keep it for now.
00:15:48Doctor, this phone is really nice. Are you sure it belongs to my mom?
00:15:51We took it from her pocket, right before the surgery.
00:15:53Right before the surgery.
00:16:05Miss Miller!
00:16:09Alexander.
00:16:10It's me.
00:16:11My mother was in danger. Thanks to her adopted daughter, Grace. She's safe in a small town. I'm heading over there to bring her back home.
00:16:23Someone who dares to threaten Miss Miller must be insane!
00:16:25Let us come with you, sir. We should all be there to welcome her back.
00:16:28And we'll show those who cross her who's boss!
00:16:34Sir, I've sent John Smith to check on your mother. Make sure he keeps her safe until I get there. These people are going to regret him for crossing her. Yes, sir? Come and love her.
00:16:42Wait, she has another son?
00:16:44No idea who the guy is.
00:16:46Wonder where she found this guy. Probably fished him out of a dumpster.
00:16:49Bet he's just as pathetic as she is. Another worthless charity case.
00:16:53Stop it! That's your brother you're talking about!
00:16:56Relax, Grace.
00:16:58Soon they'll be on their knees, begging for forgiveness.
00:17:02Who do you think you are, you old hag? Some kind of superhero?
00:17:05The mayor is related to Mr. Smith.
00:17:08The man who transformed the Sterling Corp into the Phoenix Group's biggest subsidiary.
00:17:13He can make any person disappear.
00:17:15And guess what? They just called them about Gregory's wedding. He should be here at any moment.
00:17:19Mr. Smith? You mean John?
00:17:22Speaking as if she knows him personally. The man controls billions. The nerve on this woman.
00:17:28Let me explain something to you. The Phoenix Group isn't just some company. They own everything. They're untouchable. Gods among men.
00:17:38She probably thinks Phoenix State is just some bird watching club.
00:17:42Mark my words. You'll all be on your knees, begging for mercy.
00:17:46And when John Smith gets here, he's gonna be trembling in his boots.
00:17:52Mr. Smith has important business to attend to. Starting now, all roads headed to the town are closed off.
00:18:08I heard Mr. Smith has barely been seen in public ever since Ms. Miller went into hiding.
00:18:13Wow. If Mr. Smith is going out like this, he must be doing business with a really important person.
00:18:18I never thought I'd ever meet Ms. Miller in person. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance.
00:18:22She's the pride of the city.
00:18:25But sir, we don't even have a photo of her. We don't know what she looks like.
00:18:27I have other matters to attend to in that town anyway. Let's move out. We'll grab the photo later.
00:18:35Wait, you think Mr. Smith will kneel before someone like you?
00:18:40Oh, don't make me laugh.
00:18:42Oh, she's completely delusional.
00:18:45Enough. I won't stand here and let you insult my mother like this.
00:18:50Know your place and shut up, you stupid bitch.
00:18:57Lay a hand on my daughter one more time and I'll make sure you don't use that hand again.
00:19:05What's wrong? Our money not good enough for you?
00:19:09Fine. Name your price. Everything has one. Just like you.
00:19:15Oh, how amusing. You think that you can... you can buy me off.
00:19:22I would love to see you try.
00:19:24Hmph.
00:19:27Word is Miss Miller has an adopted daughter, Grace, that's been taking care of her.
00:19:32Without her, we might not see Miss Miller again.
00:19:34Miss Grace Miller must be someone special. There aren't a lot of daughters like her out there.
00:19:38It's me. Make sure to arrange an exceptional gift for Miss Miller.
00:19:43And prepare something special for Grace Miller. Only the best for the girl that saved Miss Miller.
00:19:47Sir, uh, John Smith should be arriving to town any moment now. The signal there is terrible. I just sent him a photo of Miss Miller. He should be receiving it shortly.
00:19:58Look, my mother likes to keep low profile. So I want you to tell her people to shut down the entire neighborhood, okay? I don't want anyone seeing my mother.
00:20:04Yes, sir.
00:20:06You think that you can buy me?
00:20:08Well, just look at you. Wearing those rags, living in this filthy place. And you have the nerve to reject my son. People like you should be on your knees, kissing our feet, thanking us for the chance at a better life.
00:20:22Your son is a worthless parasite that vultures would refuse to eat.
00:20:31How dare you speak that way about my son!
00:20:34I was abandoned as a child. When I was 15 years old, my mom took me in and gave me a home. You may just see her as another nobody, working lowly jobs, with little money. But to me, she's the greatest mom in the world. She's my everything.
00:20:54And I'm not just going to stand here and let you humiliate her.
00:20:55Boo hoo! I'm in tears. Who cares if we insult this old hag? My husband is the mayor. And we can do anything we want, as a matter of fact. My son can take you right here. And right now if he wants.
00:21:08Time to teach my wife some manners.
00:21:11No, no, no! Stay back, please!
00:21:13You will all regret this!
00:21:15No, stay back, please!
00:21:16No, no! Stay back, please!
00:21:18No, stay back, please!
00:21:20No, stay back, please!
00:21:22No, no, stay back, please!
00:21:23No, no, stay back, please!
00:21:25No, no, stay back, please!
00:21:26And even if you want me to be on your knees, please, I'm in tears, I'm in tears!
00:21:30Who cares if we insult this old hag?
00:21:31My husband is mayor, and we can do anything we want, as a matter of fact.
00:21:33My son can take you right here, and right now, if he wants!
00:21:35Time to teach my wife some manners.
00:21:36No, no, stay back! Please!
00:21:38Holy shit! Is that John Smith?
00:21:42The mayor's got some family problems we want to hear, and he's probably just here to help them out.
00:21:51What the hell? No, no, no. Go where?
00:21:54I could assure you the consequences for spreading unverified rumors in front of Mr. Smith are serious.
00:22:02Mr. Smith, please let us go.
00:22:03Please, sir, let us go. We had nothing to do with this.
00:22:05You should be talking to that family over there who rejected the mayor's son.
00:22:10You're lying. Who dare reject Gregory Warren? Don't they know he's related to Mr. Smith?
00:22:15We're not lying, sir. You can see for yourself. Their house is at the end of this road.
00:22:20All right. Looks like I'll take care of this myself.
00:22:24Don't let go of me! Let go!
00:22:28Hit her again, mother!
00:22:33Mother, we offer you everything, and you choose to stay in this filth? Fine. Stay here and rot!
00:22:40My mother's love means everything to me. I'd rather stay in poverty by her side than live in a cage without her.
00:22:47Too bad that's not your decision to make.
00:22:52Too bad that's not your decision to make.
00:22:55Mr. Smith? He actually came.
00:22:57Only the famous John Smith could arrive in such style.
00:22:59Mr. Smith, thank you for coming.
00:23:02What's going on here? You're related to someone like me.
00:23:04Finding your son a wife should be the easiest thing in the world.
00:23:07It's these arrogant fools, sir. They have no idea the privilege they're throwing away.
00:23:12And, Mr. Smith, they even have the audacity to threaten you.
00:23:15Said you would tremble before.
00:23:17What? Someone dare threaten the John Smith?
00:23:21The head of Phoenix Roots' most powerful subsidiary?
00:23:24The man that no one crosses.
00:23:26Yes, it's that woman right over there.
00:23:35Hello, John.
00:23:37Why does her voice sound so familiar?
00:23:40Just now, Phoenix Group CEO Mary Miller, one of the most powerful figures in our city,
00:23:46has relinquished full control of the company to her son.
00:23:50Mary, do you have anything to say?
00:23:52Anything to say at all, Mary, about the transition of power?
00:23:55Miss Miller!
00:23:55Miss Miller!
00:23:58Miss Miller!
00:23:59I owe everything to you!
00:24:01You started Sterling Corps and gave me my position!
00:24:04If you're really planning on leaving Phoenix Group, please, at least, let me drive you home.
00:24:10If you really want to show your gratitude, take good care of Sterling Group.
00:24:14I'm counting on you.
00:24:15How dare you use Mr. Smith's first name?
00:24:22Keep our boss's name out of your mouth or else I'll-
00:24:24Wait!
00:24:29You keep our boss's name out of your mouth or else I'll-
00:24:31Wait!
00:24:32You?
00:24:34You know who I am.
00:24:35Mr. Smith, listen to this filth!
00:24:38Trying to pretend she knows you!
00:24:39Yes, I do know you, John.
00:24:42How dare you address Mr. Smith like that!
00:24:45Trash like you should show respect!
00:24:48Mr. Smith, this is just some old woman who works as a cheap laborer at the orphanage nearby.
00:24:53A day laborer?
00:24:55I must have mistaken her for someone else.
00:24:56What happened to all your threats?
00:24:58Weren't you just saying how Mr. Smith would tremble and fall to his knees?
00:25:02You said that?
00:25:03I did.
00:25:04Who do you think you are, huh?
00:25:06Don't touch my mom!
00:25:08Oh, you want to be brave, too?
00:25:11Huh?
00:25:13Mr. Smith, it's a message from Mr. Miller.
00:25:15It's a photo of Mrs. Miller.
00:25:21It's a photo of Mrs. Miller.
00:25:23You mean Miss Miller?
00:25:24Yeah.
00:25:25She's Phoenix Group's CEO.
00:25:27They say she controls all the city.
00:25:29But she disappeared years ago when she gave control to her son when he turned 18.
00:25:33We could have been living the high life if she had adopted us instead of being stuck with this worthless woman.
00:25:39Mr. Smith, you see, everything's ready for the wedding.
00:25:42If you could just help us convince the bride.
00:25:44Mrs. Miller is here in town somewhere.
00:25:46I have to find and greet her.
00:25:48I can't let this petty situation get in the way.
00:25:50Take her to the church.
00:25:52No, let me go!
00:25:53I won't marry him!
00:25:54I need to stay with my mom!
00:25:55Try to get past me.
00:25:56See how that works.
00:26:02Try to get past me.
00:26:03See how that works out for you.
00:26:05Move aside, ma'am.
00:26:06Mr. Smith is due to welcome back the CEO of Phoenix Group.
00:26:10If you and your daughter get in the way, you'll pay the price.
00:26:12So, this is how you run Sterling Group now.
00:26:19Torment the weak and throw your weight around?
00:26:22Shut your damn mouth.
00:26:24Stripper, let her mother watch what happens to people who defy me.
00:26:30You are making your last mistake!
00:26:33You think I'm scared of some empty threats from an old hag in a wheelchair?
00:26:37What are you going to do about it?
00:26:39No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:26:42No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:27:06How could I be so foolish?
00:27:08Miss Miller, the CEO of Phoenix Group, is right in front of my eyes.
00:27:13Mr. Smith is about to teach this old woman a lesson that she should never open her mouth.
00:27:18Just watch.
00:27:19Well, that'll teach you to disrespect someone like Mr. Smith.
00:27:22Crawl on the ground and beg for forgiveness, you pathetic old hag.
00:27:25That's right. Go on and grovel before he destroys you.
00:27:29I have no need to apologize.
00:27:31I meant every word that I said.
00:27:33I said that when John Smith gets here, he will tremble and fall to his knees, and that is exactly what will happen.
00:27:42What planet are you even living on?
00:27:45You're not just a beggar. You're a complete lunatic.
00:28:03Sir, what's the matter?
00:28:19On your knees.
00:28:20But, sir, she's just something...
00:28:21I said on your knees!
00:28:28Are you all deaf?
00:28:30Get on your knees!
00:28:31Mr. Smith, what's this all about?
00:28:34Are you not feeling well?
00:28:36What did this brain-dead bitch do to him?
00:28:38Get away before whatever's rotting in her head spreads!
00:28:42Mr. Smith, what are you doing?
00:28:46I'm warning you.
00:28:47Do not disrespect this woman.
00:28:50She is.
00:28:52She is.
00:28:52She is nothing but a pathetic waste of space.
00:28:55She can't even stand on her own two feet.
00:28:58Her brain is rotting away, and she doesn't have a penny to her name.
00:29:01Are you seriously going to defend this old witch?
00:29:07Looks like you remember me now, John.
00:29:10Why don't you tell everyone else who I am?
00:29:12Go ahead.
00:29:15Address him as Mr. Smith, you disrespectful old hag!
00:29:20Mr. Smith, we never wanted her as her mother.
00:29:23We've already cut ties with this woman.
00:29:25We don't support her behavior at all.
00:29:27Please!
00:29:28Don't punish us for her actions!
00:29:31I understand you're upset, Mr. Smith.
00:29:33Let me remove this worthless woman.
00:29:35Ah!
00:29:37Ah!
00:29:39Please!
00:29:40All of you!
00:29:43Mr. Smith, why are you protecting her?
00:29:45She's beneath you!
00:29:46Mr. Smith, please!
00:29:48We're family!
00:29:49Family?
00:29:49Family?
00:29:50You're just distant relatives.
00:29:52The only reason I maintain contact with you is because someone told me to never forget where I came from.
00:29:57And that someone was her.
00:30:00She helped me build Sterling Core from nothing.
00:30:09John, return my daughter to me, and we'll discuss your actions later.
00:30:14Yes, Ms. Miller.
00:30:14Yeah!
00:30:18Yeah!
00:30:26Mom!
00:30:26Mom!
00:30:27No one will ever hurt you again, okay?
00:30:31Who the hell are you?
00:30:39On behalf of Sterling Core, I formally welcome you back to Phoenix Group.
00:30:44Welcome back, boss.
00:30:47She's the CEO of Phoenix Group.
00:30:54Phoenix Group CEO.
00:30:57That's impossible.
00:30:58There must be some mistake.
00:30:59This old hag doesn't even have money.
00:31:01Just look at her.
00:31:02Yeah.
00:31:03The richest CEO in the country wearing bargain bin clothes, working at an orphanage, and living in this dump, please.
00:31:09Do you even hear yourself?
00:31:10If it wasn't for Ms. Miller living a modest life, you'd still be orphans, you ungrateful brats.
00:31:18And you, you must be the adoptive daughter who saved Ms. Miller.
00:31:22Don't be afraid.
00:31:24You're Ms. Miller's daughter, and the only one who protected her.
00:31:26And now, Sterling Core will protect you.
00:31:28If anyone tries to harm you, they'll pay the price.
00:31:31I just want to stay with my mom and take care of her.
00:31:35Please.
00:31:36Don't let them force me to marry this man.
00:31:41My sweet girl.
00:31:44There's no way.
00:31:45My parents paid good money for you, so you belong to me now.
00:31:48Your mother can run into nursing home for all I care.
00:31:51Nobody touches my daughter.
00:31:52John, break his wrist.
00:31:55John, break his wrist.
00:31:57Mr. Smith, please don't do this.
00:32:04Please, he's our only son.
00:32:05Please, he's only God.
00:32:07You love your son like I love my daughter.
00:32:10And yet, you let him terrorize Grace.
00:32:12And you didn't say anything.
00:32:14And now, you want to apologize?
00:32:17It's too late.
00:32:18But your daughter is fine.
00:32:20Do you really have to do this?
00:32:22If I let this go today, then you'll keep terrorizing those weaker than you, like my daughter.
00:32:27So today, there will be a lesson for not only your son, but for everyone else.
00:32:31Mark my words.
00:32:34Who do you think you are barking at my parents and brother?
00:32:37Move over, I'll end you all.
00:32:42Brittany, my sweet daughter.
00:32:44Thank God you're here.
00:32:45Don't worry, Dad.
00:32:46I've got this under control.
00:32:48Did you forget?
00:32:50My boyfriend is Alexander Miller's assistant.
00:32:54So what, young lady?
00:32:56And this is Alexander's mother, Miss Miller, CEO of Phoenix Group.
00:33:00She is not the CEO of Phoenix Group.
00:33:03She's a fraud.
00:33:07What are you talking about?
00:33:08Just because you're dating Alexander's lap dog doesn't mean you can run your mouth and spread lies.
00:33:12Lies?
00:33:13I've seen the Phoenix Group CEO with my own two eyes.
00:33:16She got me a present for my birthday.
00:33:19Sean, what's wrong?
00:33:27Today's my girlfriend's birthday, and she wants me to invite Miss Mary Miller to her party.
00:33:31Ha ha ha ha, what?
00:33:34She's so secluded even her own son can't see her whenever he wants.
00:33:38How do you expect her to agree to meet your girlfriend?
00:33:42Wait.
00:33:43What if you pretend to be her?
00:33:45Nobody even knows what she looks like outside of the board anyway.
00:33:49Pretend to be CEO for my girlfriend's birthday party, and I'll get working on that promotion that you've been wanting for years.
00:33:55Oh, yeah?
00:34:01Hmm.
00:34:01Fine.
00:34:02I'll do it.
00:34:04Young lady, I don't know who your family is, but you better believe that I could destroy them with one phone call.
00:34:12Everyone here sees that you're just broke and delusional.
00:34:15Cut the act, you widowed hag!
00:34:20Don't say I didn't warn you.
00:34:22I'm going to have my boyfriend expose you for the fraud you really are.
00:34:34Brittany.
00:34:35I'm on my way.
00:34:38My mother's coming back to the Phoenix group today, so I want you guys to get her something absolutely spectacular, okay?
00:34:43It's time to show the city who's really been behind our success.
00:34:46Also, I want you to get some for that girl.
00:34:48The one that she adopted, who's been taking care of her.
00:34:51She's my sister now, so get her something grand as well.
00:34:56Boss, is everything okay?
00:34:58I need you to do something for me.
00:35:00About Brittany.
00:35:01Someone causing your girlfriend trouble?
00:35:03Don't worry, I'll handle it.
00:35:04I'll make them beg for mercy for what they've done.
00:35:07Take her right here.
00:35:09Gotta handle something for Sean.
00:35:10Yes, sir.
00:35:15Hear that?
00:35:16My daughter's boyfriend is Alexander Miller's assistant.
00:35:19He's one of Phoenix group's rising stars.
00:35:21You picked the wrong people to mess with.
00:35:23You're done for.
00:35:25Thank God we cut ties with you, you crazy old witch.
00:35:27You almost gave me a heart attack, you old hag.
00:35:30Turns out you were a fraud all along.
00:35:32You.
00:35:32Who would have thought our daughter would end up dating Alexander's right-hand man?
00:35:39When her boyfriend gets here, we're going to strip you and your daughter naked and throw you into the streets.
00:35:44Let everyone see how we treat liars like you.
00:35:47I'm afraid you're in for quite a disappointment.
00:35:50Still acting tough?
00:35:52You really are shameless.
00:35:54Mom.
00:35:55John, handle this right now.
00:35:57She's scaring my daughter.
00:35:59Yes, Miss Miller.
00:35:59Miss Miller.
00:36:02Oh, I'm sorry.
00:36:09Oh, I'm sorry.
00:36:10Oh, shit.
00:36:11Back off, John.
00:36:12You're just some low-level manager.
00:36:14My boyfriend will destroy your career if you touch me.
00:36:17Ah!
00:36:19Did...
00:36:19Did you just hit me?
00:36:22Not bad for an old hag.
00:36:24I get it now, John.
00:36:25You're siding with this hag because she crawled into your bed.
00:36:29You disgusting little...
00:36:30Oh, did I hurt a nerve?
00:36:33Just wait until my boyfriend gets here.
00:36:35I'm going to tell him that you hit me for this old slut.
00:36:38You're dead.
00:36:39You really think your boyfriend is that important?
00:36:44To me.
00:36:45He's nothing.
00:36:47Like he doesn't even deserve to clean the dirt off my shoes.
00:36:50Nobody insults Mr. Sean Parker and lives to talk about it.
00:36:55Mike?
00:36:56Why are you alone?
00:36:57Where's Sean?
00:36:58Relax, Miss.
00:36:59Sean and Miss Miller have more important matters than dealing with trash.
00:37:03So, who's been causing trouble for my boss's girlfriend?
00:37:06It was this piece of garbage right here.
00:37:08She said that Mr. Sean Parker didn't deserve to clean the dirt off her shoes.
00:37:13And she's pretending to be the CEO of Phoenix Group, Miss Miller.
00:37:18Miss Miller?
00:37:20Miss Miller.
00:37:24Old hag.
00:37:25You've got some nerve pretending to be Miss Miller.
00:37:28Open your eyes.
00:37:29She is Miss Miller.
00:37:31Right.
00:37:32And I'm the Queen of England.
00:37:33Tell you what.
00:37:35If she's really the CEO, I'll tattoo fool on my forehead.
00:37:41Nice performance, John.
00:37:42Good thing I met the real CEO at Brittany's birthday party or I might have fallen for your little act.
00:37:47I don't know who you think you met, but that was not the CEO.
00:37:51If my mom really lied, it was to protect me from being forced to marry the mayor's son.
00:37:56But if she isn't the CEO of Phoenix Group, then I apologize.
00:38:01Just please don't hurt my mother.
00:38:03Well, what do we have here?
00:38:06Quite the prey little thing.
00:38:08Since you're such a good daughter, I'll let this lie.
00:38:12Under one condition.
00:38:16Marry the mayor's son.
00:38:17And I'll forgive your mother's lies.
00:38:22Grace, don't listen to this fool.
00:38:26Mom.
00:38:28I never thought that I would have a real family.
00:38:32And then you adopted me.
00:38:34You gave me everything.
00:38:37Love, protection, a light.
00:38:40I owe you everything.
00:38:43So if...
00:38:44So if marrying the mayor's son will protect you...
00:38:49Then I'll do it.
00:38:55Back off while you still can.
00:38:57If you hurt Grace or cross Miss Miller, you'll pay the price.
00:39:00Look at you, John.
00:39:02Completely entangled in this fraud's spell.
00:39:04You know what's going to happen today, John?
00:39:06Huh?
00:39:07The real Miss Miller is returning to Phoenix Group.
00:39:09And when Alexander finds out you're helping some imposter, you're finished.
00:39:16Miss Miller's returning to Phoenix Group today?
00:39:19With your boyfriend being Mr. Miller's assistant, surely you'll meet Miss Miller.
00:39:24Oh, please, let me come with you.
00:39:26I'd do anything to see Miss Miller.
00:39:29Miss Miller is a very private person.
00:39:32Most employees haven't even seen her.
00:39:35Well, I guess I could let you see her from a distance.
00:39:37Now then, time to deal with our little problem.
00:39:44Can't have these frauds causing trouble on such an important day.
00:39:50You fool!
00:39:51This woman is the real CEO of Phoenix Group.
00:39:53Mr. Miller sent me her photo.
00:39:55It's right here.
00:39:59It's right here.
00:40:02Hmm.
00:40:03A photo?
00:40:04That can't prove anything.
00:40:05Anyone could fake that using AI.
00:40:07And with AI these days, you can make any photo you want.
00:40:10You can't fool us.
00:40:11Look at her.
00:40:13She's just a pathetic nothing.
00:40:15Faking photos to play CEO?
00:40:17God, never seen anyone so desperate.
00:40:20What happened to all that talk about honesty and respect as we grew up, Mom?
00:40:24What does that not apply to an old hag like you?
00:40:27You are good-looking.
00:40:29For your age.
00:40:30No wonder you've got John wrapped around your finger, you witch.
00:40:34Shut your damn mouth.
00:40:36Stay away from her, you monster.
00:40:39Good thing we've got some time on our hands anyway.
00:40:43And broke?
00:40:45Single moms are my favorite kind of thing.
00:40:50A feisty one, huh?
00:40:52Just the way I like it.
00:40:53You sure this is the right location?
00:41:07The coordinates let us here, sir.
00:41:09The mayor will know where she is.
00:41:11This is perfect.
00:41:12The mayor's about to see his future son-in-law working right beside the great Alexander Miller.
00:41:17This couldn't be better.
00:41:18Well, then what are we waiting for?
00:41:19Let's go find the mayor.
00:41:20Yes, sir.
00:41:21Yes, sir.
00:41:23Oh, this is private property.
00:41:28You can't show-
00:41:29That is Alexander Miller of the Phoenix Group that you're speaking to.
00:41:33Where is the mayor?
00:41:34I need him to find my mother.
00:41:37Alexander Miller?
00:41:38It is an honor to meet you.
00:41:40We did not expect you to show up at this wedding celebration.
00:41:43Wait a second.
00:41:44The wedding?
00:41:45Yes, the mayor's son's getting married.
00:41:47We didn't realize someone with your VIP status would be here.
00:41:51I didn't realize the mayor had such great connection.
00:41:53Right?
00:41:54Oh, that old woman will now regret not marrying her daughter into the mayor's family.
00:41:59Can you believe that?
00:42:00That dead, broke vegetable?
00:42:02She acts all high and mighty.
00:42:04But you know what?
00:42:05That girl's not even really her daughter.
00:42:06She's adopted.
00:42:08That woman.
00:42:09Is she a single mother to three orphans?
00:42:13That's her, all right.
00:42:14But don't worry, sir, okay?
00:42:16The mayor has this town under control.
00:42:18And you know what?
00:42:19He's gonna teach that old hat.
00:42:20Oh!
00:42:21Oh!
00:42:22What did you just call her?
00:42:24That woman you just insulted is my mother.
00:42:27The CEO of the Phoenix Group.
00:42:30CEO of the Phoenix Group?
00:42:32That can't be.
00:42:34Pick that piece of shit up and have him take us to my mother.
00:42:37Yes, sir.
00:42:39You will regret every word that you said about the Miller family.
00:42:45Once Miss Miller comes back, her daughter Grace will be a part of the Phoenix family.
00:42:50If you think the mayor's son can marry some of her stature, you're delusional.
00:42:55I want to meet this mayor myself.
00:42:58The audacity to treat Miss Miller and her daughter like this?
00:43:03Oh, I need to warn the mayor.
00:43:05Just the way I like it.
00:43:10How dare you talk to Miss Miller like that?
00:43:13Ah!
00:43:17Joe, is she wants a real man now, John?
00:43:19By the time I'm done with her, she won't be moving that wheelchair anymore.
00:43:22Your problem is with me.
00:43:23Sterling Corp protects her on and we will die defending our boss.
00:43:28You must be giving John something real special.
00:43:32Why else would he risk everything with Phoenix to back up your pathetic lives?
00:43:36You won't live to see another day.
00:43:39Then I better make the most of now.
00:43:44Please, stop!
00:43:45Everyone, stop!
00:43:48What is it?
00:43:49Can't you see we're busy?
00:43:51That woman you're threatening, she...
00:43:52She...
00:43:53That woman you're threatening, she...
00:43:57She's nothing but an old widow.
00:44:00This is our town.
00:44:01We know what we're doing.
00:44:02Right.
00:44:03Especially with Alexander's people on our side.
00:44:06The sky could fall right now and I'm still going to have my fun with you.
00:44:09Yeah?
00:44:10Well, when it falls, you'll be the first one to crumble.
00:44:14This is Phoenix Root's turf.
00:44:16I'm Sean Parker's right-hand man.
00:44:18Your precious boss should be on your knees before me.
00:44:21Just because you're some assistant's lap dog, it doesn't mean you're untouchable.
00:44:25Why don't you just make the call?
00:44:28Then we'll see how untouchable you really are.
00:44:31What's wrong?
00:44:32Are you getting nervous?
00:44:33Who could she possibly call?
00:44:35It's not like she has Alexander on speed dial.
00:44:39Let her make the call.
00:44:41I want to see who this pathetic widow runs to for help.
00:44:45Go ahead.
00:44:46Show us these powerful connections of yours.
00:44:49Stop!
00:44:50Don't let her make the call!
00:44:53Stop!
00:44:53Don't let her make the call!
00:44:55Shut your worthless mouth!
00:44:57You have no right to speak here!
00:45:00Afraid of a little phone call?
00:45:02That's Mike from Phoenix Group.
00:45:03No one in this city dares cross her.
00:45:07But, but, but she...
00:45:08But, but, but...
00:45:10Can't even form a sentence?
00:45:11What, do you think this nobody's gonna call the Alexander Miller?
00:45:15Not another word.
00:45:16You're wasting our time.
00:45:17I need to get ready to meet the real Miss Miller later when she returns to the company.
00:45:21Brittany's right.
00:45:23We're about to welcome back the great Miss Miller.
00:45:25Nothing's changing that.
00:45:27Don't say I didn't give you a chance.
00:45:29Make your call, you fraud.
00:45:31You fraud.
00:45:33Who's this?
00:45:41Mother?
00:45:47I can't believe they do this.
00:45:49Look, Mom, I got this.
00:45:50Don't worry, don't worry.
00:45:51I'm gonna handle this, okay?
00:45:52I know exactly what to do.
00:45:56So, you're this old hag's emergency contact.
00:45:59Guess what?
00:45:59You're screwed.
00:46:00Because my boyfriend is Sean Parker.
00:46:03Mr. Miller's right-hand man.
00:46:06Sean is your boyfriend, huh?
00:46:07Are you deaf or dumb?
00:46:09And how dare you refer to Sean by his first name?
00:46:11He is Alexander Miller's right-hand man.
00:46:14So watch yourself.
00:46:15Brittany, you're speaking to Alexander Miller himself.
00:46:18Well, you're gonna find out soon enough.
00:46:20My boyfriend is Alexander Miller's man.
00:46:22He is going to destroy you.
00:46:25What?
00:46:26You want to talk to Mike Hanson?
00:46:28How does your contact know my name?
00:46:34Talk to him.
00:46:35I know.
00:46:35What happened, Mike?
00:46:37You scared to answer the phone?
00:46:38Shut up!
00:46:39Sean has my back.
00:46:40Why would I be scared of some loser of this hag call?
00:46:44Who are you?
00:46:45How the hell do you know my name?
00:46:46The signals are always bad here.
00:46:54We need to get to my mother in five minutes.
00:46:55Let's go.
00:46:55Move.
00:46:55Come on.
00:46:57Yes, sir.
00:46:57Yes, sir.
00:47:00You really had me fooled for a second there.
00:47:02I thought your friend was someone important.
00:47:04Turns out he's just a coward.
00:47:06Couldn't even speak when he heard my voice.
00:47:08Couldn't say a word.
00:47:10Pathetic.
00:47:10Mike's scared and speechless.
00:47:12Not so tough now, are you?
00:47:14You were, uh, clever.
00:47:17I'll give you that.
00:47:20I don't know how you managed to tell that friend of yours my name, but, uh, who cares?
00:47:26He's a spineless coward who can't even talk to me, let alone touch me.
00:47:30Stay away from her!
00:47:36Ah!
00:47:37Ah!
00:47:38Ah!
00:47:39Ah!
00:47:40Ah!
00:47:41Ah!
00:47:41That's right!
00:47:47Teacher, listen!
00:47:59Don't be slut!
00:48:01You make me sick!
00:48:04You're right.
00:48:11It came from over there.
00:48:14Let's go!
00:48:18The mayor's family is finished.
00:48:28Shang.
00:48:29Should have been a kill shot.
00:48:33You've just burnt your last bridge.
00:48:35You will regret this.
00:48:37I'm just punishing a couple troublemakers.
00:48:39Is that a crime?
00:48:43No.
00:48:44It's just you and me.
00:48:45Don't worry.
00:48:46I can treat you better than John ever could.
00:48:48I can treat you better than John ever could.
00:48:48Did you have another thing here?
00:49:01Did you have another thing here?
00:49:02Yeah.
00:49:03I'm sorry, sweetheart.
00:49:05You know I will always be here to protect you, right?
00:49:09I'm so sorry.
00:49:12I have to cover that.
00:49:15Mom.
00:49:17This time, I'll protect you.
00:49:25Mom.
00:49:26It's your fault that we're in this mess.
00:49:29Just marry my brother like a good little girl and we'll let your mother go.
00:49:33Yeah, we offered you a better life and this is how you repay us.
00:49:37Some people just need their gratitude beaten into them.
00:49:41Please, I'm begging you.
00:49:43Don't hurt my mom.
00:49:44Let her go and I'll marry Gregory, I swear.
00:49:47No, that's better.
00:49:50Ew.
00:49:51You've had your fun.
00:50:01Wrap it up.
00:50:03Such a shame.
00:50:04I was just getting started.
00:50:06When I'm done with you, you're going to regret you were ever born.
00:50:10Still making threats?
00:50:11An old hag like you should be grateful I even want to touch you.
00:50:14If Brittany hadn't interrupted, we'd be having some real fun right now.
00:50:21Having fun with who?
00:50:39Who is he?
00:50:40Is that some entrance?
00:50:41Look at those clothes.
00:50:42Must be connected to the mayor.
00:50:46Oh, my sweet dog.
00:50:51Is that really Miss Miller?
00:51:01We're at quite the entourage, baby.
00:51:03All this backup, just your little old me.
00:51:06Brittany, you don't understand.
00:51:07This is Alexander Miller.
00:51:10I didn't think you'd come here yourself.
00:51:12Alexander who?
00:51:13Alexander Miller.
00:51:15That's Alexander Miller?
00:51:17Miss Miller's son?
00:51:18Oh, shit.
00:51:23That's Alexander Miller?
00:51:25He's even dreamier in person.
00:51:27Sir, that woman is delusional.
00:51:30She claims she's your mother, the CEO of Phoenix Group.
00:51:33Sir, it's my son's wedding today.
00:51:36We would be honored if you could attend the reception after you meet with the real Miss Miller.
00:51:41It's an honor to meet you, sir.
00:51:43I'm Sean's girlfriend, the mayor's daughter.
00:51:46So you can call me Brittany.
00:51:47If you need anything in this town, my family is at your service.
00:51:53Brittany, shut up.
00:51:55What?
00:51:55It's not every day you meet the Alexander Miller.
00:51:59Also, think about it.
00:52:00If Miss Miller comes to my brother's wedding party, too, we'll be the talk of the town.
00:52:04If you want to invite my mother to your party, why don't you ask her yourself?
00:52:09Oh, what a brilliant idea.
00:52:11If you would be so kind as to lead us to her.
00:52:13There's no need for that.
00:52:15My mother is here right now.
00:52:21Where is she?
00:52:26Sir, are you playing some kind of trick on us?
00:52:30I don't see Miss Miller anywhere.
00:52:31I would certainly recognize her if she was in my town.
00:52:34Well, of course you would.
00:52:35Nothing happens here without the mayor knowing about it.
00:52:38Are you suggesting I wouldn't recognize my own mother?
00:52:44If what you're saying is true, when did she come to our town?
00:52:47Fifteen years ago.
00:52:49My mother came here to live in seclusion after she stepped down as the Phoenix CEO.
00:52:55Fifteen years ago?
00:52:57That's not possible.
00:53:01I'm so sorry it took so long, mother.
00:53:08Come here, my son.
00:53:11You've gone so old.
00:53:14I missed you.
00:53:17You're a beautiful man now.
00:53:26Mr. CEO?
00:53:28Impossible.
00:53:29She's really Miss Miller?
00:53:35The next-goal CEO?
00:53:37There has to be some mistake.
00:53:39She's nothing but a filthy woman who works for the orphanage.
00:53:43That sucker could not possibly be the real Miss Miller.
00:53:49Miss Miller, please excuse my girlfriend's disgraceful behavior.
00:53:54I take full responsibility.
00:53:57Punish me as you see fit.
00:53:58Our adoptive mother is a famous Miss Miller?
00:54:04What have we done?
00:54:08A moment, mother.
00:54:09Are you Grace?
00:54:13Take care, mother.
00:54:15Let me handle this.
00:54:16Now it's time for you all to explain yourselves.
00:54:28This is all a misunderstanding.
00:54:30Miller!
00:54:34Apologize to my mother!
00:54:35Now!
00:54:39Miss Miller, I beg of you.
00:54:41I'm sorry.
00:54:42I'm so, so sorry!
00:54:44You're only apologizing now, because you know who I am.
00:54:47As I said,
00:54:49you would regret being born.
00:54:51Guards,
00:54:52get him out of my sight.
00:54:53Make sure you never see a shady city again.
00:54:58Sean, if that's the real Miss Miller,
00:55:00then who did you invite to my birthday dinner?
00:55:03Tell her.
00:55:04Tell her she's never really met me.
00:55:06Tell her that I'm the real CEO of Phoenix Group.
00:55:13You thought you actually deserved to see the real Miss Miller?
00:55:18Who's just some employee that I paid to pretend.
00:55:20I didn't think you'd be stupid enough to not notice.
00:55:23And now, look at the trouble you've caused.
00:55:28Miss Miller,
00:55:29this worthless girl has caused nothing but trouble.
00:55:32I'll kill her myself,
00:55:33if you'll forgive me.
00:55:34Someone like you
00:55:35doesn't even deserve to work at the Phoenix Group.
00:55:38Remove him!
00:55:39Miss Miller,
00:55:45we were wrong.
00:55:47We'll never do anything like this again.
00:55:50Please,
00:55:51have mercy.
00:55:52Forgive us,
00:55:53just this once.
00:55:54You all tortured people
00:55:56for years.
00:55:58If I was to forgive you,
00:56:00you would go on and continue to hurt innocent people.
00:56:03Take them away.
00:56:04Deal with them accordingly.
00:56:06Take a blank!
00:56:07Take a blank!
00:56:08No, I...
00:56:09Where do you think you're going?
00:56:17I am not done with you two.
00:56:21What are you planning on doing with these two?
00:56:23You two wanted this house so badly.
00:56:26Burn it down!
00:56:28You don't deserve it.
00:56:29You heard my mother.
00:56:30Burn it down!
00:56:31Now!
00:56:32Yes, sir!
00:56:32Yes, sir!
00:56:32Yes, sir!
00:56:32Yes, sir!
00:56:38Mother!
00:56:58Mother, please!
00:57:01For your children!
00:57:02For your children!
00:57:02For your children!
00:57:02For your children!
00:57:04All these years in seclusion, I gave you everything, and yet all you wanted was for me to die?
00:57:18You've really shown your true colors.
00:57:21And you know what?
00:57:22Now you never have to call me a mother again.
00:57:30And you, you're not off the hook.
00:57:32Look, I'll deal with you later.
00:57:36Yes, my.
00:57:41My dear, somebody very special I want to introduce you to.
00:57:45Grace, this is my son, Alexander.
00:57:48It's an honor to meet you, sir.
00:57:50Please, you're my sister now.
00:57:53There's no need for you, Maldives.
00:57:54My mother will arrange a welcome banquet for you at the Cloud Peak Restaurant.
00:57:57What better occasion to introduce my daughter to the whole world, the future heiress of the Phoenix Group.
00:58:06It's a historical day for the Phoenix Group.
00:58:14The city must know.
00:58:15Our CEO is back.
00:58:18I'll send out the invitations.
00:58:19Is that your boyfriend?
00:58:27The one that was studying abroad?
00:58:29Yes.
00:58:29He promised me when he came back home that he would propose to me.
00:58:34I'm expecting him to pop the question any time now.
00:58:37That's wonderful.
00:58:39Take the call, but why don't you also invite him to the banquet tonight, okay?
00:58:42Okay.
00:58:46Hi.
00:58:48Cloud Peak Restaurant.
00:58:49Yeah, I can meet you there.
00:58:53There's, um, actually something important I need to tell you.
00:58:56Okay.
00:59:12Who's that beautiful young woman?
00:59:27She must be somewhat important to be at Phoenix Group's banquet tonight.
00:59:34Aiden!
00:59:35Aiden!
00:59:42Victoria?
00:59:43Long time no see, bestie.
00:59:49Well, what's going on here?
00:59:51What does it look like?
00:59:54Best friend and I are together now.
00:59:58But you promised me you'd give me a ring when you came back.
01:00:03Oh, you did get a ring.
01:00:05Just not for you, loser.
01:00:06I'm shocked to see our son engage with someone worthy of him.
01:00:12A proper match.
01:00:14At last.
01:00:15Unlike you and your useless poor mother who can't possibly help him in his career.
01:00:21That's right.
01:00:22My mother's a secretary at Phoenix Group, and she got Nathan the regional manager position
01:00:26at the company.
01:00:27Things change when you have the right connections.
01:00:31Isn't that right, sweetie?
01:00:34So that's why you chose my best friend over me?
01:00:36Okay.
01:00:36How could you both do this to me?
01:00:39Shut your mouth.
01:00:43Oh, honey.
01:00:44Save yourself the humiliation and leave.
01:00:47You don't belong here.
01:00:57Everything's set.
01:00:58City's most powerful leader here to meet Grace.
01:01:06Grace deserves this moment.
01:01:15After tonight, everyone will know that she's the heiress of the Phoenix Group.
01:01:19Wait, what?
01:01:21Someone's causing trouble to my sister.
01:01:28Did you honestly think you could compete with me?
01:01:33You're just the daughter of some poor, crazy woman who can't even walk.
01:01:39And that dress.
01:01:41What'd you do?
01:01:42Steal it?
01:01:43Trash like you could never afford a dress like that.
01:01:46She's probably borrowed it.
01:01:47Pretend she's not poor.
01:01:49Just like her mother.
01:01:50Pretend to be someone she's not.
01:01:51Let me return it to whatever store you stole it from.
01:02:01Mama.
01:02:02Don't worry, sweetheart.
01:02:13Your mother will always protect you now, okay?
01:02:15How dare you throw wine on my future daughter-in-law?
01:02:25How disgusting.
01:02:27This is why poor people like her have no business at events like this.
01:02:30And who might you be?
01:02:32I'm Nathan's father, Bill Carter.
01:02:35And I am his mother, Helen.
01:02:37So your son is the young man that my daughter was interested in?
01:02:42Just as I suspect.
01:02:45He's not worthy of my daughter.
01:02:47Who are you to talk down to my son like that?
01:02:50Our son is the perfect match any girl could hope for.
01:02:54Oh, really?
01:03:04The three heirs of the largest corporation?
01:03:07Only Phoenix Group is above them.
01:03:09What are they doing here?
01:03:10I'm James Bryan from the Sterling International Group.
01:03:16It's an honor to meet you, Grace.
01:03:18Grace, would you be honored to meet me at the dinner bar sometimes?
01:03:22I would love to take a travel with me when you can.
01:03:24My schedule is completely open.
01:03:26I, sweetheart, don't be afraid.
01:03:29You really do deserve someone better.
01:03:33Grace, these are some of the finest young men in the city.
01:03:36And if none of them are to your desire, they're CEOs, they're entrepreneurs, and they're architects eager to meet you.
01:03:42What's going on?
01:03:45Why are all these rich men surrounding trash like you?
01:03:48You pathetic whore!
01:03:49Since when do you know people with real money?
01:03:52You manipulative, little slut!
01:03:55What other secrets are you hiding?
01:03:57No!
01:03:58How?
01:03:58You think you're good enough to touch my sister?
01:04:03Did you just say, sister?
01:04:07I thought you said she was an orphan!
01:04:10How can she be Alexander's sister?
01:04:14Alexander?
01:04:15Surely there's been some sort of mistake.
01:04:17And who exactly do you think you are to question me?
01:04:21Alexander, you must be confused.
01:04:24Grace is nothing but a worthless orphan.
01:04:26It's true.
01:04:29She's nothing but trash.
01:04:32She's garbage!
01:04:34Nothing but garbage!
01:04:40Who?
01:04:42Who are you?
01:04:46Since you're so desperate to find out who my daughter is,
01:04:50you, you'll find out soon enough.
01:04:53And you!
01:04:54You, you'll see exactly what you threw away.
01:04:59Ladies and gentlemen,
01:05:00please welcome the CEO of Phoenix Group,
01:05:04Ms. Miller!
01:05:05she she she can't be the really the ceo of the phoenix group
01:05:35thank you thank you all for coming this evening during my absence i worked the hardest most
01:05:44low-paying job i wanted to understand the struggle of the less fortunate and what i ended up finding
01:05:50was something unexpected i found a daughter with a heart of gold tonight i'm proud to introduce
01:05:57the future heiress of the phoenix you worthless bitch this is all your fault
01:06:04you made me betray grace don't blame me because you threw away someone important
01:06:10grace please i never cared about her i always loved you
01:06:16just give me another chance i'll prove myself worthy
01:06:19alexander
01:06:22your sister is both kind and wise you need to trust that she'll do the right thing
01:06:31grace victoria deceived us all our son truly cares for you give him one more chance yes grace you and
01:06:42nathan have history if you become our daughter-in-law we'll treat you like our own when you thought my
01:06:48mom and i were nothing you treated us like dirt and then you stood by and watched while nathan
01:06:55betrayed me and humiliated my mother grace i was wrong i mean even my parents see it now
01:07:00never ever happen again i swear you're only sorry because of who i am now
01:07:06yes i once had feelings for you but that's over i never want to see you again
01:07:14you think you're above me now pay me 100 million dollars or else
01:07:25everyone finds out how you really became the phoenix gruberis
01:07:29by sleeping with your own adoptive brother
01:07:33how dare you that's a lie truth doesn't matter my mother is a pr manager at phoenix group she can
01:07:43forge all the proof we need the press will eat it up and i'll back every word of it after all
01:07:50i am regional manager of phoenix group just pay us the money the phoenix group has the money
01:07:56or watch your reputation crumble is your mother's name sarah bell she's the pr manager for phoenix
01:08:04group right so what old hag oh she clearly didn't know how to teach you manners so i guess she's
01:08:14fired what you can't do that you and your two families can take your stuff and get out of the
01:08:21city you're gonna have a very hard time finding any work here
01:08:26please have mercy on my son he's a foolish boy he doesn't know what he's doing
01:08:34take them away i do not want to see them in the city again
01:08:40yes miss beller
01:08:42wait no no don't touch me
01:08:45sweetheart don't let his cruelty spoil this evening this moment it is yours they can't
01:08:59hurt me anymore mom not with you by my side my sweet daughter you you stuck by me when i was sick
01:09:07and i almost died and you you never gave up on me and you gave me hope and strength you gave me so much
01:09:16more you gave me love when i thought i would never know what that would feel like and you rescued me and
01:09:21you gave me a family
01:09:26tonight i want everyone to see who you really are you're kind compassionate brilliant unbreakable
01:09:36and i mean no one will ever speak down to you again i don't need the world's approval mom i have
01:09:42everything i could ever want right here my sweet daughter
01:09:50ladies and gentlemen i have a very important announcement to make
01:09:56not only will my mother be coming back as the ceo i'm proud to announce as well
01:10:02that my sister grace will be joining our team at the phoenix group
01:10:06as the youngest billionaire heiress
01:10:23grace to the miller family