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  • 6/22/2025
Rules of Protection The Bodyguard I Hate Full Movie
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00:00:00Yes!
00:00:09Your deployment's tomorrow. I'm still worried.
00:00:20Don't worry. I'm going to be back. I'm going to be safe and sound.
00:00:23The first thing we're going to do is get married.
00:00:25I'll be waiting.
00:00:30Oh, my God.
00:00:48I miss you so much.
00:00:49Oh, my God. It's so good to see you.
00:00:52It's so good to see you.
00:00:53I miss you a lot.
00:00:56Can't wait to go home together.
00:00:57Yeah. What are you having for dinner?
00:00:59I'm so sorry to interrupt, but have you seen Ace? He was supposed to come out with you.
00:01:04Ace? He's been back for a month. He didn't tell you.
00:01:08What?
00:01:11Call him up. You'll see.
00:01:14Let's go.
00:01:17Ace came back a month ago, but he hasn't been answering my calls.
00:01:22Ace, open up. I know you're in there.
00:01:30Ace! Ace!
00:01:32Ace!
00:01:41Ace, what are you doing?
00:01:51Who is that woman?
00:01:53Ace, open the door!
00:02:00Who the hell are you, and what do you want with Ace?
00:02:02I need to see him.
00:02:10Ace!
00:02:10Ace, explain!
00:02:12Ace!
00:02:12Ace!
00:02:13Look, I don't know what you want me to say. I...
00:02:16It's over.
00:02:18I got myself a new girl.
00:02:20It's time for you to move on.
00:02:22What do you mean it's over?
00:02:24I waited for you for three years.
00:02:26You said we were gonna get married when you came back, and now you're just telling me to move on?
00:02:30I was just fooling around that whole time. I didn't mean any of it. Besides, I was never in love with you like I am with Sally. She's the one, all right? It's not you.
00:02:39I don't believe you.
00:02:41You know, I demand that you come out here and talk to me face to face. You owe me that at least.
00:02:46That's the problem with you, isn't it?
00:02:48You're always demanding this, demanding that. If Elena's not happy, nobody's happy. You're a spoiled rich heiress, and no guy wants a woman like that. Can't you understand that?
00:02:57Just fuck off.
00:03:00My dad was right about you.
00:03:04I never should have fallen for you. I hate you, Ace Atkins!
00:03:18Did you really have to be so cruel? I mean, I feel like you probably could have told her the truth. She's not gonna leave you.
00:03:27That's what I'm afraid of. I love her. She's gotta let her go.
00:03:43Let's get you into that wheelchair.
00:03:57I want you to end things with Elena. The engagement is off. Take this money as your compensation.
00:04:13Mr. Pearson, I obviously always have had a lot of respect for you. Quite frankly, you have no interest in your money. All I need is a chance to talk to Elena. That's all I'm asking for.
00:04:23What can you possibly do for Elena? When you can't even stand on your own, all you'll do is break her heart.
00:04:30I'll never let my little girl marry a one-legged cripple. If you really love her, leave her alone.
00:04:35What can you do for me?
00:05:02Thanks for doing this, Sally. Really appreciate her.
00:05:04We'll start physical therapy in 10 minutes. I'll go get the equipment.
00:05:13I love you, Elena. Forget about me. You'll find happiness again.
00:05:24Early this morning, Carter Pearson, CEO of Pearson Healthcare, was fatally shot by a gunman on 5th Avenue.
00:05:32Police suspect the attack may be related to the wave of insurance policy changes that Pearson Healthcare is preparing to implement.
00:05:38For now, the gunman remains at large, while Elena Pearson, the victim's daughter, is set to take over as CEO.
00:05:55Clean that up.
00:06:01Good morning, gentlemen. I've called this emergency meeting to make an important announcement.
00:06:08I will be continuing to advance healthcare reform.
00:06:12The goal is to ensure all patients receive fair insurance coverage, and to make healthcare more affordable for everyone.
00:06:20My plan...
00:06:25To hell with your shit plan!
00:06:28You're giving away our profits to these poor people. I reject it!
00:06:32Uncle Houston, poor healthcare policies have led to my father's death.
00:06:36My plans are implemented to correct these wrongs.
00:06:39No matter what you say, I will never, ever change my mind.
00:06:43Oh, really?
00:06:46You think you can control the entire group?
00:06:49I'm not the only one against this bullshit plan.
00:06:51I'm not the only one against this bullshit plan.
00:06:51I struggle.
00:07:09I struggle.
00:07:14I struggle to embrace him.
00:07:16I struggle.
00:07:17Looks like you all need some more training still.
00:07:38Got a long way to go.
00:07:42Will the healthcare heiress be able to bring about meaningful reform,
00:07:45or will she be next on the assassin's list?
00:07:47Hey, Josh, can you bring me my headset and my jacket, please?
00:07:51Ace, you're the CEO of the company.
00:07:54You could totally assign someone else to handle Elena's case.
00:07:57Ah, so you heard the news too, huh?
00:07:59You think anyone's gonna protect her like I would, Josh?
00:08:03I'll handle it.
00:08:05Elena, today you're going to follow my plan to increase healthcare prices.
00:08:19We will vote to dismiss you as CEO.
00:08:22Simple as that.
00:08:23Without the board's approval, you have no right to dismiss me.
00:08:26Have you lost your mind?
00:08:38Forcing a signature is illegal.
00:08:40No one here will testify against me.
00:08:42Just sign the damn paper.
00:08:44Are you all going to let him do this?
00:08:46Elena, you're asking us to throw our money away on those lowlifes.
00:08:49Don't blame us because we're not picking your side.
00:08:51Let's go, guys. Come on.
00:09:00Get your hands off of her.
00:09:15No way. That voice. It can't be him.
00:09:22It can't be him.
00:09:24It can't!
00:09:34Long time no see, Miss Pearson.
00:09:38I'm your personal bodyguard.
00:09:40It's been three years.
00:09:42I've missed you, Elena.
00:09:44You're my what?
00:09:45Jesus, Elena.
00:09:46Did you do something about your bodyguard?
00:09:49Stupid or something?
00:09:53You insult my boss again.
00:09:55You're going to be the one that needs some fucking healthcare.
00:09:58Okay, everyone out of my boardroom.
00:10:05Leave!
00:10:06Or you're fired.
00:10:07I don't give a shit you're my uncle.
00:10:09There's only one way to deal with people like you, Elena.
00:10:11And that's to get rid of them.
00:10:13Just like I got rid of your father.
00:10:20What are you doing here?
00:10:22No one told me anything about needing a personal bodyguard.
00:10:25Oh, Miss Pearson.
00:10:26Mr. Atkins.
00:10:30I'm Oliver, the family butler.
00:10:32Miss, Mr. Ace Atkins is the most sought-after bodyguard in America.
00:10:39Now, as for the contract, he will provide you protection 24 hours to ensure your safety at all times.
00:10:49No.
00:10:52I won't have him as my bodyguard.
00:10:55I won't have him as my bodyguard.
00:10:57Oliver, you can get me literally anyone else.
00:11:01Anyone but him.
00:11:02Ma'am, I urge you to rethink this.
00:11:05With him around, your safety is practically guaranteed.
00:11:10Oliver, can you leave us alone for a minute?
00:11:12I need to talk to him.
00:11:14Yes, ma'am.
00:11:18Ace, what are you doing here?
00:11:20I was just making sure that you're safe.
00:11:22Healthcare CEOs are on high alert right now and, well, I was worried about you.
00:11:29We broke up three years ago.
00:11:30You cheated on me.
00:11:31You don't have the right to be worried about me.
00:11:34The last thing I need right now is you being my bodyguard.
00:11:39The contract's already signed, so I'll just cover the termination fee.
00:11:43No, go.
00:11:44I don't really understand why you're refusing all of this help.
00:11:47Are you afraid you're gonna fall in love with me again?
00:11:55Are you afraid you're gonna fall in love with me again?
00:11:58Why is my heart beating so fast?
00:12:00You're delusional.
00:12:02Elena.
00:12:07The rational thing to do is to think of your safety right now, so just let me protect you.
00:12:11Only an idiot would entrust their safety to someone who cheated on them while they were engaged.
00:12:18Let go.
00:12:23Take me home.
00:12:28Elena.
00:12:32Asshole.
00:12:34You broke my heart. Now you come back into my life like this is nothing?
00:12:37What?
00:12:42That's odd.
00:12:44I turned off the lights when I left the house, right?
00:12:53Someone broke in.
00:12:55The killer?
00:12:57No.
00:12:58Oh.
00:13:17Why so surprised, Princess?
00:13:20Didn't you know you were gonna be next?
00:13:22No, I don't want to die, please. Someone help me.
00:13:52I'm so good. I thought I was going to die.
00:14:15You're safe. You're hurt. You're all right.
00:14:18You saved me. Mace. You're bleeding.
00:14:30He might be an asshole, but damn, he's even hotter than he used to be.
00:14:35He's still got that same glow. God, I missed her.
00:14:40Do you remember the last time we, uh, were better?
00:14:48He's hard.
00:14:59Yes, ma'am.
00:15:06That guy got you in the leg, too, right? I should wrap that up.
00:15:09You tried to stab me in the leg, and he missed. It's fine.
00:15:15I saw the knife go straight into your leg.
00:15:21Mace, is there something wrong?
00:15:23It's fine. Okay.
00:15:25Oh.
00:15:38Oh, my, am I interrupting?
00:16:03No, no. Ace cut himself, and I was just helping him dress the wound.
00:16:13Mr. Atkins, I brought your luggage up. Great.
00:16:18Wait, he's not staying with me.
00:16:20Yes, Miss Pearson, of course. That's exactly what a personal bodyguard does.
00:16:27The contract clearly states that Mr. Atkins must remain by your side 24-7 to ensure your safety.
00:16:36Oliver, it's not just about the contract. I can't... I can't let my ex-boyfriend live with me as my bodyguard.
00:16:45You must understand. You might very well be the next target. If you fail to understand this, then I shall have to tender my letter of resignation.
00:16:58Fine. Oliver, you win.
00:17:02Brilliant. Mr. Atkins, from here on out, Miss Pearson's safety is in your hands.
00:17:11I would take a bullet for her.
00:17:16You're the first door on the left. You can stay there.
00:17:33Elena. Ace, let's just address the elephant in the room.
00:17:36We broke up three years ago, and that's that.
00:17:40Now, if you're going to be staying here, we need to establish some boundaries.
00:17:45So, here's how it's going to go. You are going to do your job as my bodyguard, and I'm going to live my life.
00:17:51Nothing else. Is that clear?
00:17:54Crystal. I'll be unpacking myself.
00:17:59Crystal. Is this his wallet?
00:18:12Crystal. Is this his wallet?
00:18:14Crystal. You said you never left me, so why do you have a photo of me inside your wallet?
00:18:36I checked the house. It's all clear. Safe to sleep.
00:18:39Crystal. Great. Thanks. I'm going to go to bed now.
00:18:44Crystal.
00:18:50Crystal.
00:18:54Crystal.
00:18:55Crystal.
00:19:04Crystal.
00:19:07Shit.
00:19:17Sorry.
00:19:19I thought you were in danger.
00:19:21Just hand me that towel.
00:19:37It's not like I haven't seen you anymore.
00:19:46Be professional.
00:19:48I'm still your boss, remember?
00:19:55Yes, ma'am.
00:20:07You've changed a lot, Elena.
00:20:19And after all these years, I still feel the same about you.
00:20:37Hey, so I have some scar cream for you.
00:20:41Yeah, just hold on a second. One minute.
00:20:48Hey, what's up?
00:20:50Hey.
00:20:53Just...
00:20:54I have something for the scars.
00:20:57I can put it on.
00:21:08I'm surprised that you still want to...
00:21:13show this much care for me still.
00:21:16Get over yourself.
00:21:18I'm just helping you, because I'm nice.
00:21:21Elena, calm yourself.
00:21:23He's just a stupid ex with a hot body.
00:21:27Okay.
00:21:31Well done.
00:21:37Hey, what is with you and this blanket?
00:21:42I saw that guy get you in the leg.
00:21:46I think it's fine.
00:21:48Just sitting.
00:21:49That's how I sit.
00:21:51I call BS.
00:21:52Let me see it.
00:21:53What if I'm hiding something under there?
00:22:09Maybe I'm hiding a boner to see it.
00:22:12You're not my boyfriend anymore. You're my bodyguard.
00:22:24You should keep things professional.
00:22:29Good night for you.
00:22:32Good night.
00:22:36You're right, Elena.
00:22:37I'm just your bodyguard.
00:22:49Elena.
00:22:51I want you to put this on.
00:22:52It's lightweight.
00:22:53You won't even feel it.
00:22:55I'm not wearing that.
00:22:56You can either do it yourself, or I could strip your clothes off for you.
00:23:00And I can do it.
00:23:01And if you ask me, I prefer the latter.
00:23:03Look, I can do it myself.
00:23:07I can do it myself.
00:23:12There?
00:23:14I've got it.
00:23:33Why does he have to be so damn attractive?
00:23:35Too excited.
00:23:40Okay.
00:23:41Uh, I have to go.
00:23:42I'm late for work.
00:23:44Yes, ma'am.
00:23:50I'm assuming that assassination didn't go as planned?
00:23:52An idiot calls himself a hitman he can't handle a defenseless woman.
00:23:57Chad, I'm leaving this to you.
00:24:01Seduce Elena, get her under your thumb, and Pearson Healthcare is ours.
00:24:05Consider it done.
00:24:06I'm leaving this to you.
00:24:07I'm leaving this to you.
00:24:12Jesus, Chad.
00:24:13How many times have I told you to knock?
00:24:16What do you want?
00:24:18You owe me dinner, remember?
00:24:20I remember.
00:24:22But I'm swamped with work and planning a funeral, so can we take a brain check?
00:24:25Let me handle the funeral preparations.
00:24:28You've been working too hard since your father passed.
00:24:31This is how people get burned down.
00:24:32You need to take some time off to relax.
00:24:34Yeah.
00:24:44You know what?
00:24:45Let's do dinner.
00:24:51Great.
00:25:04Sir, this is a table for two.
00:25:10Why don't you go sit over there?
00:25:11I'm Miss Pearson's bodyguard.
00:25:34I've got to keep a tight perimeter around her at all times, but thanks for checking in.
00:25:38Well, don't let me interrupt.
00:25:50You guys haven't ordered yet.
00:25:51Go ahead.
00:25:5782 Lapite.
00:25:59Your favorite.
00:26:00I found a collector who was willing to sell it to me.
00:26:03Here, have a taste.
00:26:08Hey, I find it kind of rude, Chad, that you're not offering me a drink.
00:26:11I am attending this dinner with the two of you, aren't I?
00:26:14Well, Mr. Atkins, seeing that you're Elena's bodyguard, I didn't find it appropriate for you to be drinking on the job now.
00:26:24My apologies.
00:26:27Elena.
00:26:28I know how tough it's been for you, and I want you to know that I'm here for you. Always. And that my heart belongs to you.
00:26:40Sorry, Chad. I'm not really in the mood to talk about all that. Um, can we eat? I'm starving.
00:26:53Yeah. Sam.
00:26:54Oh, hey Sam. Sorry about that. She actually doesn't like mangoes. You mind bringing out another play without him?
00:27:07He still remembers?
00:27:09I'll see what I can do about that.
00:27:11Wait, didn't he- you two just meet? How would he know that you don't like mangoes?
00:27:20How would he know that you don't like mangoes?
00:27:24Well, we actually go way back.
00:27:26And I know a hell of a lot more about her than just her preference on mangoes.
00:27:29He's my bodyguard. Of course, Oliver told him everything that he needed to know.
00:27:34I'll just pick around the mangoes.
00:27:36Okay, something's definitely going on with Elena and her bodyguard.
00:28:06What was that tonight?
00:28:10If I didn't know any better, I think you might be jealous of Chad.
00:28:14Maybe you're just seeing things the way you want to see them.
00:28:18You ever think about that?
00:28:20How could I forget?
00:28:22Right, you shattered my heart.
00:28:26Save it.
00:28:27Just go home.
00:28:29I have funeral preparations to make anyway.
00:28:31I'm sorry, Elena.
00:28:36I was just trying to give you a better life.
00:28:40I didn't think it would hurt you this much.
00:28:46Elena!
00:28:49Elena?
00:28:50Dad!
00:28:51You're back!
00:28:52Dad!
00:28:53What's going on?
00:28:54Uh, I see.
00:28:55No, it's fine, I'm hearing you, okay?
00:29:12You're safe.
00:29:13I had a dream about my dad.
00:29:15about my dad, one second he was smiling at me and then the next.
00:29:30I just doubt myself sometimes.
00:29:34Do you really think that I can make a change in this industry?
00:29:45You're the strongest woman I've ever known.
00:29:48And I think that you can do anything that you set your heart on.
00:29:52Besides, I'm gonna be right here the whole time supporting you, protecting you.
00:29:58Protecting me?
00:30:02Do you really think I can trust you after what you've put me through?
00:30:08A relationship that is in the past.
00:30:10But I would protect you with my life.
00:30:15I'd die for you.
00:30:17I need you to understand that.
00:30:20So you would die for me, but you won't love me.
00:30:30So you would die for me, but you won't love me.
00:30:40Stay with me.
00:30:43I thought you wanted to keep things professional.
00:30:48You're my bodyguard.
00:30:51And I'm scared.
00:30:54Stay with me.
00:30:55Stay with me.
00:30:59I thought you wanted to keep things professional.
00:31:04You're my bodyguard.
00:31:06And I'm scared.
00:31:10Stay with me.
00:31:12So I can feel safe.
00:31:25If only I could stay by your side like this forever.
00:31:39What are we doing here?
00:31:41I'm going to teach you some basic self-defense techniques.
00:31:44You know, just in case.
00:31:46Always got to be prepared.
00:31:48What I mean is, in case I die first and you're still in danger, you can fight your way out.
00:31:56First case scenario.
00:32:04What would you do if someone had you against a wall like this?
00:32:13No, all the pushing in the world won't do anything.
00:32:17Try putting your hand on a more vulnerable place.
00:32:22That one there.
00:32:26Push as hard as you can.
00:32:32Right.
00:32:33Nice.
00:32:37All right.
00:32:38Second scenario.
00:32:41What if somebody...
00:32:45...had you like this?
00:32:46It's just self-defense training.
00:32:58Don't let it get to you, Alina.
00:33:01What's your move?
00:33:02Um, I'd go for the more vulnerable part.
00:33:10Like, stomping on the...
00:33:15Very nice.
00:33:16You're a very fast learner, aren't you?
00:33:17Okay.
00:33:19Okay.
00:33:20Third scenario.
00:33:22You ready?
00:33:23All right.
00:33:26What?
00:33:31Someone's got you like this.
00:33:34Starts choking you.
00:33:36Um...
00:33:37You gotta be quick.
00:33:38Like this?
00:33:39Use your hips.
00:33:42Use your hips.
00:33:43What?
00:33:45Use your hips to thrust me off of you.
00:33:47As hard as you can.
00:33:52Ace, are you okay?
00:33:54Did I hurt your leg?
00:33:55No.
00:33:55What was that sound?
00:33:56No.
00:34:01It didn't hurt my leg.
00:34:03It's fine.
00:34:03That was a good job.
00:34:05No, you're hurt.
00:34:07Let me...
00:34:07Fine.
00:34:08That was good work, though.
00:34:09Seriously.
00:34:10Ace, the new security equipment just arrived.
00:34:13Can you come check it out?
00:34:14Yeah, sure.
00:34:14Thanks, Josh.
00:34:17Good job today.
00:34:19Seriously.
00:34:19That sound was weird.
00:34:32Ace is hiding something from me.
00:34:35Hi.
00:34:36Alina, right?
00:34:38I'm Josh.
00:34:39I used to serve with Ace in the military, but now we're colleagues.
00:34:43She talks about you a lot.
00:34:45Hi, Josh.
00:34:47I'm sorry, can I ask...
00:34:49Is there something going on with Ace's leg?
00:34:55Huh?
00:34:56Leg?
00:34:57No.
00:34:58Not that I know of.
00:34:59You know, Ace has been single for years now.
00:35:03Everyone here knows that there's someone he's never been able to forget.
00:35:07And that person is you, Alina.
00:35:12You're mistaken.
00:35:13He...
00:35:14He doesn't love me.
00:35:15At all.
00:35:16If you knew him, then you would know that he broke up with me three years ago.
00:35:19You know, I might be just an outsider, but I know Ace.
00:35:25Maybe some things aren't what they seem.
00:35:28All right.
00:35:29I gotta go check up on Ace and the new equipment.
00:35:31It was nice meeting you, Alina.
00:35:33What'd you say?
00:35:33What'd you say?
00:35:34What'd you say?
00:35:34You'd say I'd say it weren't.
00:35:35But...
00:35:37What does that even mean?
00:35:40Yeah, thanks, Josh. Everything looks great.
00:35:42Okay.
00:35:46Ace.
00:35:48Elena asked about your leg.
00:35:51What'd you say?
00:35:56What'd you say?
00:35:57Don't worry. I didn't say worry.
00:36:00But, honestly, man, I think she still cares about you.
00:36:04Maybe it's time you told her the truth.
00:36:05I appreciate your input, Josh, but I think I know what's best for Elena and I.
00:36:09Might want to deal with that prosthetic soon, though.
00:36:12It's overdue for a replacement.
00:36:14If you keep stalling, you're gonna damage the nerves in your leg, man.
00:36:17You know that a new prosthetic would take about three weeks.
00:36:20I'm still on the job. I can't leave Elena alone.
00:36:23I think that would be very, uh, irresponsible of me, don't you think, Josh?
00:36:27Man, you're in hell romantic. You know that?
00:36:30Yeah, well, that makes one of us. Why don't you get the hell out of here, all right?
00:36:35Let's go.
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00:37:42How dare you accuse me of murdering my brother at his funeral!
00:37:54Sorry for your loss.
00:38:12That's enough.
00:38:17This was my father's favorite.
00:38:22I got it for him for his birthday, but he didn't even get a chance to drink it.
00:38:28Right here. Not going anywhere.
00:38:30That's enough.
00:38:34This was my father's favorite.
00:38:36I got it for him for his birthday, but he didn't even get a chance to drink it.
00:38:52Right here. Not going anywhere.
00:38:58Good night.
00:39:02Good night.
00:39:08Don't go.
00:39:14Can you promise you won't leave me again?
00:39:18Promise.
00:39:20I'll never leave you again.
00:39:22Josh said that there's someone in your heart.
00:39:26Someone that you can't forget? Is that someone me?
00:39:34Tell me, Ace.
00:39:36Yes.
00:39:44That someone is you.
00:39:46And it always has been.
00:39:48If you love me, then why did you break up with me?
00:39:50Look, it's been a long day.
00:39:52I don't think we should talk about it.
00:39:54I'm just going to end up hurting you.
00:39:56No, but you did hurt me.
00:40:00Three years ago, I waited for you to come back and marry me.
00:40:04And then you left me for another woman.
00:40:06You broke my heart.
00:40:08And then you just walked back in my life like nothing happened.
00:40:12No!
00:40:14No!
00:40:16No!
00:40:18No!
00:40:20No!
00:40:22No!
00:40:24No!
00:40:26No!
00:40:28No!
00:40:30No!
00:40:32No!
00:40:34No!
00:40:36No!
00:40:37Oh, my God, I drank too much.
00:40:59Can we sleep together?
00:41:02All right.
00:41:04Get your breakfast.
00:41:04Yes.
00:41:06Last night, we...
00:41:10You were drunk.
00:41:12Very drunk.
00:41:13I took care of you.
00:41:14That was it.
00:41:15He's not going to mention the kiss?
00:41:18Jerk.
00:41:21Well, thank you so much for taking such great care of me, Mr. Bodyguard.
00:41:34You've been far angrier about the health care reforms than my own father's murder.
00:41:41Haven't you dealt with that bitch, Elena, yet?
00:41:43She's starting to suspect I had something to do with her father's death.
00:41:46She's hard to handle.
00:41:47A bodyguard of her is practically glued onto her.
00:41:51I can never get her alone and make any real progress.
00:41:53This will not do.
00:41:56She's been lobbying aggressively within the company.
00:41:58Some of the board are starting to support her reforms.
00:42:01If she keeps this up, I'll get pushed out of the company.
00:42:05What do you want me to do?
00:42:06The company's annual gala is this weekend.
00:42:10Elena will undoubtedly use it to rally more support from the board.
00:42:13What you're going to do is invite her to go as your date,
00:42:16and then you're going to propose to her publicly.
00:42:19Tell her she'll get more support from the board if she's married with a husband.
00:42:22We can use the engagement to shift public focus away from her form.
00:42:27Kill two birds with one stone. I like that.
00:42:28Exactly.
00:42:29The media will be there, and she won't reject you in front of everyone.
00:42:32There's no way she risks tanking the company's stock prices again.
00:42:36Elena, I was hoping I would be able to escort you to the company dinner this weekend.
00:42:48I told you Mr. Vegas would be chasing this person.
00:42:51He's dead for ages. His persistence is kind of impressive.
00:43:03Chad, I...
00:43:04Elena, trust me.
00:43:04I can help you win over a couple more board members for the health care reform plan.
00:43:14Yeah.
00:43:15Yes, I would love to go to dinner.
00:43:17Great. See you later.
00:43:18How do I look?
00:43:40You look beautiful.
00:43:41You know, I don't know if you have to dress so formally.
00:43:46What, are you jealous?
00:43:49I just don't think that that guy deserves all of this.
00:43:56Oh, speak of the double.
00:44:03Beautiful.
00:44:05Elena, we should get going. We're going to be late.
00:44:07And, uh, Ace, remember your place, okay there, sport?
00:44:12You're the bodyguard.
00:44:15So make sure you keep a professional distance between you and your employer, yeah?
00:44:19Elena's health care reform plan might have some short-term losses,
00:44:37but I believe the long-term benefits far outweigh the small drawbacks.
00:44:43Forget about that for a moment.
00:44:45What we're really curious about is how far you two have gotten.
00:44:50Given the company's current PR crisis,
00:44:53announcing a wedding might actually help repair its image.
00:44:56Elena, Chad seems like an excellent match.
00:45:00Oh, um, Mr. and Mrs. Hans, you're mistaken.
00:45:04Chad and I are...
00:45:04Thank you for your blessing, and we'll seriously consider it.
00:45:11Our company has faced challenges recently,
00:45:15but on this special night,
00:45:18our new CEO, Ms. Elena Pearson,
00:45:21would like to say a few words.
00:45:27Before Ms. Pearson says anything,
00:45:29I have a surprise for her.
00:45:34I have a surprise for her.
00:45:36Elena, I have loved you for so long.
00:45:52Will you marry me?
00:45:53Marry him!
00:45:55Marry him!
00:45:57Marry him!
00:45:58Marry him!
00:45:59Marry him!
00:46:01Marry him!
00:46:02Marry him!
00:46:03Marry him!
00:46:05Chad, stand up.
00:46:06What are you doing?
00:46:07I don't know.
00:46:09Come on, let's go.
00:46:10We're leaving.
00:46:11What the hell are you doing?
00:46:31Storming out like that in front of all those guests
00:46:33you've realized how bad you're making the company's image look.
00:46:35Oh, really?
00:46:36So what, you're going to just marry that guy
00:46:38to save the company's image?
00:46:39That's ridiculous.
00:46:40Who I marry is none of your business.
00:46:43We're over, Ace.
00:46:44You're just my bodyguard.
00:46:45You don't get to interfere with my life.
00:46:47You don't mean that.
00:46:49You don't love that guy.
00:46:50You barely fucking know him.
00:46:52Who I love is none of your concern.
00:46:56Don't pretend to care about me, Ace Atkins,
00:46:58when you push me away over and over again.
00:47:01Even if I'd said yes to Chad's proposal,
00:47:03you would have nothing to do with it
00:47:04and you couldn't stop me.
00:47:15Elena!
00:47:16Elena, why are you?
00:47:20Elena, are you in there?
00:47:21Tell him you're busy.
00:47:27Make him leave.
00:47:31Tell him you're busy.
00:47:32Make him leave.
00:47:33I'll be out in a minute.
00:47:58Are you sure you're okay?
00:47:59Okay.
00:47:59Okay.
00:48:03Yeah, I'm fine.
00:48:04Just go.
00:48:22Ace, you're a bastard.
00:48:25Okay.
00:48:25I'm sorry about that,
00:48:26but that guy doesn't fucking deserve you.
00:48:28Oh, and you do?
00:48:30You abandoned me.
00:48:31We were supposed to get married.
00:48:33You have no right to say that to me.
00:48:37What do you think's going on here?
00:48:39Do you think that I don't love you?
00:48:42I mean, do you have any fucking idea?
00:48:43Elena!
00:48:44Who's in there with you?
00:48:46How much what?
00:48:47What are you saying?
00:48:50How much what?
00:48:52What are you saying?
00:48:53Elena!
00:48:55What do you think?
00:48:56What are you two doing in here?
00:48:57What are you two doing in here?
00:49:01I could ask you the same question, Chad.
00:49:05You told me it was just a date to the gala,
00:49:07and then you go and pull that stunt out there?
00:49:09Proposing in front of everyone?
00:49:11What?
00:49:11Have you lost your mind?
00:49:12Elena, I have been pursuing you for so long,
00:49:15and you've never rejected me.
00:49:17So that has to mean that you feel the same way.
00:49:20What?
00:49:22I haven't said anything.
00:49:23You need to go out and tell the people the truth.
00:49:25What's the difference?
00:49:27Everybody already thinks that you're my fiancé now.
00:49:30Since you've never rejected me,
00:49:32it's clear that you like me.
00:49:33It's only natural for us to meet again.
00:49:35Hey, don't step closer.
00:49:37And who the hell are you?
00:49:39You're just a fucking bodyguard!
00:49:42Don't think I don't see what's happening.
00:49:44Acting all on your high horse,
00:49:46but deep down,
00:49:47you're just a slut sleeping with your bodyguard.
00:49:51Bravo.
00:49:58Bravo.
00:49:59You two are the perfect pair of adulterous.
00:50:01Hey, this must be nice, huh?
00:50:02Living with your boss,
00:50:04sleeping with her on the side.
00:50:05Shut the fuck up.
00:50:06Some actor struck a nerve?
00:50:08Elena, you have the audacity
00:50:10to accuse me of damaging the company?
00:50:14Take a look in the mirror.
00:50:17You're the CEO,
00:50:18sleeping with your fucking bodyguard.
00:50:19You're the real disgrace of the piercing group.
00:50:25You see that girl right there?
00:50:27There's no one in the world
00:50:28that I love more than her.
00:50:30You're not going to disrespect her.
00:50:31You show face around here again,
00:50:32I'm going to fucking kill her.
00:50:33Do you understand?
00:50:34Do you understand?
00:50:35You left me?
00:50:51Did you mean what you said?
00:50:54Ace, just tell me the truth.
00:50:57That's all it takes for us to start over.
00:50:59No, Elena.
00:51:03I can't be with you.
00:51:04I'm just a man with a prosthetic.
00:51:07I'm not whole.
00:51:08I'll never be enough for you.
00:51:09That was just impulsive.
00:51:11I shouldn't have said that.
00:51:11I'm sorry.
00:51:13You're lying.
00:51:15You still keep a photo of us in your wallet.
00:51:18You'd risk your life for me.
00:51:20You'd stay up all night to protect me.
00:51:22That is not just a bodyguard doing his job.
00:51:24That is something more,
00:51:26and you know it.
00:51:26Moments ago, right here,
00:51:29you said that you love me
00:51:30more than anyone else in the world.
00:51:32Ace.
00:51:35Why won't you admit that you still love me?
00:51:38Elena, look.
00:51:44Look.
00:51:46I'm here to guard you.
00:51:48I'm your bodyguard.
00:51:51I shouldn't have crossed the line,
00:51:52and I'm sorry.
00:51:54Now, let's go.
00:51:57Stay away from me.
00:51:59Elena.
00:52:02I'm sorry, Elena.
00:52:04I can't hold you back.
00:52:05You deserve better than a broken man like myself.
00:52:14Can't handle one woman?
00:52:16Absolutely useless.
00:52:17That bitch has been screaming by you
00:52:18the whole damn time.
00:52:19What do you want me to do?
00:52:21That pathetic freaking loser.
00:52:23I'm going to kill him.
00:52:27It's only a matter of time.
00:52:29If that's the case,
00:52:30there's only one option left.
00:52:33We want Pearson Group.
00:52:35We're going to have to eliminate her.
00:52:37Just like we did her father.
00:52:39You think you can fix everything
00:52:53with these little tricks?
00:52:55Won't work, Ace.
00:52:56It's your favorite.
00:52:58French toast.
00:53:00Been up since six,
00:53:01making sure everything was perfect.
00:53:03I know it's been a while,
00:53:05so I hope it tastes like
00:53:06how you remember it.
00:53:08Oliver, what are you doing here?
00:53:25This is a signed first edition.
00:53:30Mr. Atkins went through several of his connections
00:53:33to track that down for you.
00:53:36And while you were at your meetings,
00:53:38he took it upon himself
00:53:40to redecorate your entire office.
00:53:50Do you really think gestures like these
00:53:52are going to make me forgive you?
00:53:57I just want you to be happy.
00:53:59Elena, whether you forgive me or not
00:54:02doesn't really matter.
00:54:04You have every right to hate me
00:54:05and to push me away
00:54:06if that's what you want.
00:54:08But please,
00:54:09just don't let this anger
00:54:11eat away at you.
00:54:14It wasn't your fault.
00:54:15None of it was.
00:54:18It was mine.
00:54:20Don't think you've won me over.
00:54:21I haven't forgiven you yet.
00:54:25Don't think you've won me over.
00:54:27I haven't forgiven you yet.
00:54:30Go make me a coffee.
00:54:31I have a meeting soon.
00:54:38Ms. Pearson,
00:54:40if I may say,
00:54:43Mr. Atkins cares for you deeply.
00:54:46And from the way you look at him,
00:54:48it's clear you feel the same way.
00:54:51So why not just be together?
00:54:54Homer, you don't understand.
00:54:56Every time I take a step forward,
00:54:58Saturday's text two steps back.
00:55:00It's not that simple.
00:55:02Well, then maybe you should
00:55:03take the lead.
00:55:06Valentine's Day is right around the corner.
00:55:10Why not use the occasion to
00:55:12clear the air
00:55:13and finally talk it through?
00:55:16Maybe.
00:55:19Maybe.
00:55:30Maybe you should
00:55:31take the lead.
00:55:34The first gift I ever gave Ace
00:55:36was a motorcycle
00:55:37and he loved it.
00:55:40Ace, stay here.
00:55:40I have a surprise for you.
00:55:46All right.
00:55:47And your order will be delivered tonight.
00:55:49Thank you so much.
00:55:50Thank you for shopping.
00:55:51What is Ms. Pearson?
00:55:51theismemuresum.
00:56:00Oh, my God.
00:56:03Oh, my God.
00:56:05Oh, my God.
00:56:08Oh, my God.
00:56:13Oh, my God.
00:56:18Oh, my God.
00:56:48Josh, Melinda's been taking. Activate the tracking system. Get the cops involved. I'll go on after her.
00:57:06Who are you? Look at this. It's about the company's health care reforms that I promised you. I'm proposing a new plan. It's set to pass on Monday, so please don't kill me.
00:57:15Shut your mouth.
00:57:18This isn't about health care. You got it all wrong.
00:57:21What?
00:57:28My uncle hired you? He paid you to kill my dad?
00:57:32Ding, ding, ding. Took you long enough to figure out. Daddy's little girl is so clever.
00:57:38Now sign the damn thing or I'll put a hole in your head!
00:57:45Okay, I'll sign. But you have to let me go after.
00:57:50Good. Sign it. Then you're free to go.
00:57:55He's lying. As soon as I sign, he'll kill me. Think, Elena. Think.
00:57:59Okay, hurry up. Don't try anything stupid or break your legs before you can escape. Okay?
00:58:18No. I don't want to die. Please, Ace, save me.
00:58:21Now that this job is completed, I can never have to worry about money ever again.
00:58:31Good job.
00:58:32Drop your weapon or I'll blow her brains out.
00:58:53Good. Ace, don't do it.
00:58:56Drop your weapon!
00:58:57Good job. Close your eyes and walk toward me.
00:59:07Go ahead.
00:59:07Go ahead.
00:59:19No.
00:59:22No.
00:59:23Are you crazy? He had a gun pointed at your head and you still went after him. I thought I lost you.
00:59:39It's going to be okay.
00:59:43I knew exactly what he was doing when he asked me to close my eyes. It's over.
00:59:47Who sent you?
01:00:01Okay, just get me a medic. I don't want to die.
01:00:03You're going to get some help as soon as you give me some fucking answers. So talk.
01:00:09It's Houston.
01:00:09It's Houston. He paid me to kill Carter. The kid, Emelina. There's proof.
01:00:16Where?
01:00:16My left jacket pocket. Just drink it!
01:00:24Kill that idiot, Carter Pearson, and the $5 million is yours.
01:00:28Why would he murder his own brother? My father's been nothing but kind to him.
01:00:41He comes around the way. Everything's fine.
01:00:45Because I don't understand.
01:00:47Houston was the company's second largest shareholder. What more could he possibly want?
01:00:51Why would he murder my father? And in front of me, too. I'm going to have to live with that image
01:01:00scarred into the back of my mind for the rest of my life.
01:01:04Some people just want more. And it's never enough. They're just greedy and they're monsters
01:01:08and you never have to think about them again, okay? It's over. It's over.
01:01:13It's over.
01:01:17I'm going to go.
01:01:19Hey, let's go.
01:01:20Okay.
01:01:20Please pull over.
01:01:33What's wrong?
01:01:35Your arm, it's bleeding. Didn't you notice?
01:01:38No, I didn't notice. It must have happened during the fight.
01:01:41You're unbelievable.
01:01:44It's fine.
01:01:46Just pull over right up there.
01:01:48It's fine.
01:01:48No, I'll take care of it. We'll stop for a bit.
01:01:50Please, why did you cheat on me all those years ago?
01:02:07Why not? Come on.
01:02:08Tell me the truth or I swear I will wrap this bandage around your arm so hard you can't feel it.
01:02:12Hey, look, I screwed up, but that's in the past. I just want to move forward, okay?
01:02:26Please be honest with me. Do you still love me?
01:02:28Come on, don't try and dodge the question.
01:02:32Today you could have called for backup, but you didn't. You charged right in to save me. If you didn't care about me, you wouldn't have gone to such extremes.
01:02:42I love you. I love you. Always have. Never stop. Not even for a second.
01:02:49I believe you this time. Let's start fresh.
01:02:53I love you, Elena. I've always loved you.
01:02:57Come on.
01:03:05Dude, you need to get your prosthetic leg checked ASAP.
01:03:08I talked to Dr. Dean, and he said if you don't get treated soon, your leg may forever lose sensation.
01:03:12Today we're here to talk about my health care reform strategy.
01:03:22You can't even handle your personal life.
01:03:26The news came out, and this company's stock prices fell another five points.
01:03:30And yet you still think you can push through reforms.
01:03:34I'm the first to object.
01:03:35Elena, do you know how the other health care companies are mocking us?
01:03:39They're saying that we're spineless idiots because we let a woman become the CEO.
01:03:46Uncle Houston, if my scandals are causing such problems for the company, how do you plan to account for the damages that your actions have caused?
01:03:56Like hiring someone to kill my father.
01:04:03Like hiring someone to kill my father.
01:04:09That's slander.
01:04:11Your father was killed by an angry citizen who is dissatisfied with the current health care system.
01:04:16What does that have to do with me?
01:04:21Kill that idiot, Carter Pearson, and the five million dollars is yours.
01:04:25I testify that Houston Pearson paid me to kill Carter Pearson, and then he paid me to try to kill Elena Pearson.
01:04:42I hereby declare that Houston Pearson is immediately stripped of all his duties within this group.
01:04:49You murdered my father and tried to kill me.
01:04:52You need to pay for your crimes.
01:04:55You need to pay for your crimes.
01:04:56Who do you think you are?
01:04:58Do you think you can kick me out of Pearson Group?
01:05:01I gave everything to this company.
01:05:04Why should you, the daughter of that idiot Carter Pearson, inherit this company?
01:05:09What is wrong with increasing the claim denial rate?
01:05:11This company's profits doubled because I developed AI technology that increased our claim denial rate to 40%, the highest in the industry.
01:05:21And that old fool Carter, he dared to yell at me over this.
01:05:25He deserved to die.
01:05:27Every accomplishment you've made has been riding off the coattails of struggling people and my father's life.
01:05:34And you show no remorse for them.
01:05:37You're a monster.
01:05:40Double.
01:05:40Raise your hands.
01:05:48Houston Pearson, you're on arrest for first degree murder.
01:06:10Now, does anyone else have anything to say?
01:06:23Great.
01:06:24All those in favor of implementing my healthcare reform strategy, raise your hand.
01:06:30Very well.
01:06:50It seems the majority has voted.
01:06:52Yes.
01:06:52I declare that the healthcare reform plan, with the slogan, deliver, declare, and disclose, has officially passed and will be implemented immediately.
01:07:04Congratulations on the huge success of the healthcare reform.
01:07:27Bring it in, guys.
01:07:28Congrats, you two.
01:07:29Congrats, you two.
01:07:32Looks like you guys are officially back together.
01:07:35Should I be planning your remedium party?
01:07:37Yeah, that's enough.
01:07:38That's enough.
01:07:38Oh, Miss Pearson, if your father could see you now, he'd be so proud.
01:07:44Aww.
01:07:47Thank you so much, guys.
01:07:49If it hadn't been for you, I don't think my healthcare reform plan would have passed.
01:07:55Especially you, Ace.
01:07:56I don't know what I would have done without you.
01:08:02Well, I'll, um, always be your run.
01:08:08Cheers!
01:08:09Heck yeah.
01:08:22Hey.
01:08:23Hey.
01:08:23Were you looking for me?
01:08:27Josh is out there tricking like a wild animal, and he's trying to make everyone join him.
01:08:33Oliver's keeping me an eye on him.
01:08:36I don't have any time to waste on that stuff.
01:08:39I guess I have to reserve all my energy for you.
01:08:46Mr. Atkins, your duties as a bodyguard are officially over.
01:08:51What's next on your agenda?
01:08:54I have a few ideas.
01:08:55I have a few ideas.
01:08:55Mr. Atkins.
01:09:27What's wrong?
01:09:31What's wrong?
01:09:33Nothing. Just, um...
01:09:36I don't know if we're in the right place or if it's the right time.
01:09:44What?
01:09:46After everything we've been through, Ace, I thought we were past this.
01:09:49I know, but I, uh...
01:09:51But what?
01:09:52I just, uh, I don't think we should rush into this.
01:09:59I think we should think this through, okay?
01:10:01You're a jerk.
01:10:08God, I'm an asshole.
01:10:12Why does he keep pushing me away?
01:10:13Ace!
01:10:33Ace!
01:10:33Ace!
01:10:33Ace!
01:10:43Ace!
01:10:44It's okay.
01:10:45Ace!
01:10:46It's okay. He's dead.
01:10:47It's over.
01:10:48Oh, my God, Miss Pearson!
01:11:00I'm going to call an ambulance!
01:11:08Is he gonna be okay, doctor?
01:11:10Don't tell Elena about it.
01:11:24My prosthetic leg.
01:11:27All right.
01:11:28I respect your wishes.
01:11:29Fortunately, the bullet didn't hit any vital organs.
01:11:37His physical condition is excellent, so he should recover quickly.
01:11:42Thank you, doctor.
01:11:44By the way, there's a police officer waiting for you in the reception room.
01:11:48Okay, I'll go there now, then.
01:11:54Officer, what's going on with the assassin?
01:11:56Why would someone try and kill me when Houston's already been apprehended?
01:12:04According to our investigation, Chad Vega, one of your company's executives, has been
01:12:08involved in a long-term illegal financial crimes with Houston.
01:12:12The killer was hired by him.
01:12:15What?
01:12:16Chad was in cahoots with Houston?
01:12:19Ten minutes ago, we apprehended Chad at his residence.
01:12:22You can rest assured that, with Houston's testimony, all related individuals have been arrested.
01:12:28You're safe.
01:12:30Considering your bodyguard was injured, the police are going to offer you protection until
01:12:35the trial is over.
01:12:37You can rest.
01:12:39I'm going to pick up Ace's clothes, and I'll be back tomorrow morning.
01:12:44Ace?
01:12:44Ace?
01:12:45What the hell?
01:13:10You're leaving me again?
01:13:11I won't let you leave without an explanation.
01:13:14It's her.
01:13:40The woman that Ace cheated on me with.
01:13:42So you're a physical therapist?
01:13:46That's your daughter and husband?
01:13:48Yes.
01:13:50I'm so sorry I deceived you three years ago.
01:13:53You didn't date Ace, so why did you help him deceive me?
01:13:57This involves Ace's privacy, and I'm not at liberty to disclose that information.
01:14:02But Alina, I assure you, Ace did not betray you.
01:14:06Then why?
01:14:07Why did he lie to me, make me hate him, and break up with me?
01:14:12I think you're supposed to uncover the truth for yourself.
01:14:17But I think that, deep down, Ace really wants you to know everything.
01:14:22He's just too afraid to tell you.
01:14:24Alina, what are you doing there?
01:14:33Josh, Ace isn't at the hospital, and he just left me a note.
01:14:36Do you know where he is?
01:14:38What?
01:14:40Does he know how important it is to recover properly after his surgery for his new prosthetic leg?
01:14:44What do you mean, prosthetic leg?
01:14:51Oh, man.
01:14:53I wasn't supposed to say that.
01:14:54Josh, what do you mean, prosthetic?
01:14:57All right.
01:14:59Three years ago, Ace's leg was blown off during combat.
01:15:03Your father told him that a disabled person would only burden you.
01:15:08So, he pretended to cheat on you and broke up with you.
01:15:11Later, after he got his prosthetic leg, he still felt like a disabled person.
01:15:17He thought a great girl like you deserved better.
01:15:20So, he avoided you at critical moments.
01:15:25Go check out the rehabilitation center.
01:15:28He's getting his new prosthetic leg fit right now.
01:15:30Go find him, Alina.
01:15:32Ace, you jerk.
01:15:34How could you keep something so important from me?
01:15:37This time, I won't let you go.
01:15:38I won't let you walk away again.
01:15:41Fortunately, you came in time.
01:15:44The old prosthetic didn't do too much damage to the nerves.
01:15:47With treatment, you should recover naturally.
01:15:50This one is newly made for you.
01:15:52Try it.
01:15:53Thanks.
01:15:53This one is newly made for you.
01:15:54This one is newly made for you.
01:15:55This one is newly made for you.
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01:15:58This one is newly made for you.
01:15:59This one is newly made for you.
01:16:00This one is newly made for you.
01:16:01This one is newly made for you.
01:16:02This one is newly made for you.
01:16:03This one is newly made for you.
01:16:04This one is newly made for you.
01:16:05This one is newly made for you.
01:16:06This one is newly made for you.
01:16:07This one is newly made for you.
01:16:08This one is newly made for you.
01:16:09This one is newly made for you.
01:16:10This one is newly made for you.
01:16:11This one is newly made for you.
01:16:12This one is newly made for you.
01:16:13This one is newly made for you.
01:16:14This is the secret you've been keeping for me?
01:16:31This is why you've been pushing me away?
01:16:34What are you doing here?
01:16:35You shouldn't be here. You need to leave.
01:16:40This is why you've been pushing me away?
01:16:44Elena, you shouldn't be seeing me like this. I need you to leave right now.
01:16:49Why wouldn't you just tell me?
01:16:52Do you really think that little of me?
01:16:55That I'm just a shallow, unsupportive partner?
01:16:58How was I supposed to tell you this, Elena?
01:16:59I mean, why would a guy like me be able to be with a perfect woman like you?
01:17:07Huh?
01:17:08I mean, I can't even do half the things I was able to three years ago.
01:17:12I mean, you don't know how this feels, okay?
01:17:13I mean, just fucking look at me, Elena!
01:17:15I can't even stand up straight!
01:17:16But I love you!
01:17:20Ace, can't you see?
01:17:23No matter how you feel about yourself,
01:17:25I have always loved you. Always!
01:17:33Elena, come on, why?
01:17:34Just stop pushing me away!
01:17:38Ace Atkins, you listen to me right now.
01:17:43You have left me so many times.
01:17:47You can't keep running from me.
01:17:50I am here to stay.
01:17:53Got it?
01:17:54I love you so much.
01:17:56I'm sorry.
01:17:56I'm sorry.
01:17:57Nothing feels uncomfortable?
01:18:17Come on, don't try and be tough.
01:18:19No, this one's more comfortable than the last one, actually.
01:18:22So, you know, I wouldn't blame you if you didn't want to do this.
01:18:27I'm disabled and I might become a burden to you when we're older.
01:18:32Have you thought about that?
01:18:35If you ever say something so pessimistic again,
01:18:38I will twist your ear off.
01:18:41I love Ace Atkins.
01:18:43The person, not the leg.
01:18:46So what if you're missing a leg?
01:18:47I will love you all the same.
01:18:49Would you leave me if I was missing a leg?
01:18:54No.
01:18:55No, of course not.
01:18:57I'll always be by your side.
01:19:00Then let me do the same.
01:19:03I am choosing you, okay?
01:19:08Got it.
01:19:17Miss Pearson.
01:19:24Your compensation clause for critical illness has saved my daughter's life.
01:19:32Miss Pearson, your health care reform plan has been a great success,
01:19:35making you the most popular CEO in the U.S.
01:19:38What made you insist on health care reform despite everyone's doubts?
01:19:41I was able to overcome many obstacles and achieve reform success,
01:19:47partly due to great planning,
01:19:49but also because of my fiancée, Ace Atkins.
01:19:54His love helped me overcome all difficulties.