- 6/24/2025
Return Of The Secret Heiress – Full Movie (2025)
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00:00:00Sir, our stock is being shorted aggressively. We're about to hit the limit down.
00:00:10What the hell is going on here?
00:00:13Half of you came from major investment banks.
00:00:16Our stock is about to crash, and you're telling me there's nothing we can do.
00:00:21Sir, this is a coordinated attack from multiple investment funds.
00:00:25They're shorting us simultaneously. There is nothing we can do.
00:00:29Sir, what are our next steps?
00:00:35Well, looks like Shepard Group might be bankrupt by lunch time.
00:00:45Hey, this is a private meeting.
00:00:46Mr. Jason, excuse me ma'am. Could you hold on our cleaning for just a couple of minutes?
00:00:50Mr. Shepard, building a public company in just five years? That's impressive.
00:00:57But losing your cool over a little market turbulence? That seems out of character for you.
00:01:05Do I know you?
00:01:09What are you doing?
00:01:12What are you doing?
00:01:13You can't do this. You're just a cleaner.
00:01:15You can't be messing with our company funds.
00:01:18This is incredible.
00:01:20What's going on?
00:01:22The shorting attempt.
00:01:23It's failing.
00:01:24The price is holding.
00:01:27Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.
00:01:31We met before.
00:01:34They're still cleaning to do Mr. Shepard.
00:01:37Hold on.
00:01:38Tell me, how could I ever repay you for this?
00:01:42If the opportunity ever arises, you could give your next contract for construction to Harrison Group.
00:01:51Jason?
00:01:52Can we have five now?
00:01:53Mr. Yates?
00:01:54What?
00:01:55Only two bodyguards this time?
00:01:56You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:01:57No, ma'am.
00:01:58I just thought you might like to scream today.
00:01:59Now, listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Grimmel.
00:02:12Mr. Yates, you know what?
00:02:13You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:17No, ma'am.
00:02:18I just thought you might like to scream today.
00:02:20Now, listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Grimmel.
00:02:26Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:30Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret and why you've married this Ben Harrison fellow.
00:02:36Look, today is Ben's birthday.
00:02:38Anything we need to discuss, we can do at some other time.
00:02:41Ma'am, it really is time for you to accept your inheritance.
00:02:46Because what I want is a simple life with Ben.
00:02:50Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Toby walk you up to the house.
00:02:55For my sake.
00:03:06Divorce papers, sign it.
00:03:08Sign it.
00:03:09Why?
00:03:10You are not worthy of my son anymore.
00:03:11The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now.
00:03:12Especially since it's landed a $100 million contract.
00:03:13With the Shepherd Group.
00:03:14And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:19The truth is, Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time. I need a wife who reflects my status.
00:03:24I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:25I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:29Not you.
00:03:30A cleaning woman.
00:03:31Handing out million dollar deals. Don't make me laugh.
00:03:34I did.
00:03:35It was my present to Ben for his birthday.
00:03:36I was the one who got Brian Harrison to give Ben that deal.
00:03:37What are you doing here?
00:03:38Clearly, Ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the Harrison family. Amber's family is practically a local royalty.
00:03:39I'm not sure how to deal with my wife.
00:03:40I was not sure how to deal with my wife.
00:03:42I'm not sure how to deal with that $100 million contract.
00:03:45You.
00:03:46A cleaning woman.
00:03:47Handing out million dollar deals.
00:03:48Don't make me laugh.
00:03:49I did.
00:03:50It was my present to Ben for his birthday.
00:03:53I was the one who got Brian Harrison to give Ben that deal.
00:03:54What are you doing here?
00:03:57Clearly, Ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the Harrison family.
00:04:05Amber's family is practically a local royalty.
00:04:08Royalty a small-town rich person is royalty and what qualifications do you have to judge Ms. Cleaner your resume boasts
00:04:16Supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor doesn't it Ben?
00:04:23What's going on? Is this why you want a divorce? Because of her?
00:04:28Oh, please. I've spent years building Harrison Group. You're still a cleaner. We just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:35No. No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:46I won't sign any agreement.
00:04:49Money is a motivator, isn't it? Ben.
00:04:54Alright. Here. A hundred thousand dollars. Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:04:59A hundred thousand dollars. I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.
00:05:07Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?
00:05:10Don't be ridiculous. You've never done anything for Ben's success. This is our active charity tool.
00:05:17Here. A million dollars. Take this. You just want more money, don't you?
00:05:22Just leave and never see Ben again.
00:05:24I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this since none of you respect me.
00:05:36A cleaning lady threatening us? I'm so scared.
00:05:41Just leave. You already make this house stink.
00:05:43Thank God, she's gone. Go to written store.
00:05:57Sir?
00:05:58Laura Lewis' information.
00:06:03She's Ben Harrison's wife.
00:06:05No wonder why she wants to part with him.
00:06:07Actually, sir. Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:11Divorced her?
00:06:14Wait a minute.
00:06:16Don't you remember?
00:06:17She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:22Yeah. She saved our hiding now. Remember?
00:06:26Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?
00:06:34Let's get to the bottom of this.
00:06:38Hey! What are you doing? Let go of me!
00:06:40You attacked Amber!
00:06:42Apologize this instant!
00:06:46You're stealing from the Harrisons.
00:06:49We gave you a generous divorce settlement.
00:06:50You refused it.
00:06:51And now you're stealing!
00:06:53She couldn't afford it.
00:06:55You're a thief!
00:07:02That's mine! Give it back!
00:07:04Hey!
00:07:05Enough!
00:07:08Laura.
00:07:10I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.
00:07:13It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard, but I'm just going through a divorce.
00:07:19You see, it's...
00:07:21Who are you?
00:07:22Laura's new squeeze.
00:07:24Excuse me. Do you know who I am?
00:07:26Is this true? You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son?
00:07:29Shame on you!
00:07:30Mr. Shepard, I...
00:07:31For your information, my name is Brian Shepard. I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:37Oh, please. A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:07:41You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?
00:07:44That's really interesting considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.
00:07:49That's ridiculous. He doesn't look like that. My ring.
00:07:54Jason, give it back to Ms. Lewis.
00:07:56Hey, what are you doing?
00:08:00Laura, let's get you out of here. Now.
00:08:02Hold on a minute, Laura. Who the heck is this man or have you been sneaking around?
00:08:08It's alright, ma'am. This is none of your business.
00:08:11All rabbed dead bodies. You're not going anywhere until I tell you what's going on.
00:08:15We are the Harrisons. You can't just waltz in here and take her.
00:08:19Harrison, compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody. Now go back.
00:08:23What? Are you saying that is Brian Shepard?
00:08:26That's a lie. Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura. You come back here and explain yourself.
00:08:30Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura.
00:08:36Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the 100 million deal?
00:08:41Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.
00:08:46I don't feel good about going through the signing event.
00:08:49After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?
00:08:53No. Um, no. The event will proceed.
00:08:56Besides, I'll be there.
00:09:02There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura.
00:09:06Who are you, truly?
00:09:08You'll find out.
00:09:10Mr. Shepard.
00:09:12Um, can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:13Mr. Yates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners, and we're gonna have a meeting. An investment meeting. One week from today.
00:09:28Make sure everyone is there. Because after that meeting, I'm gonna reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:41Oh, excellent, Miss Lewis. I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:44Ben, Harrison. You're gonna know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.
00:09:58After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.
00:10:04Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:06All right.
00:10:08Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:10Security! Get that woman out of here! We don't need cleaners at this event!
00:10:15Why wouldn't I be here? This is a business event, after all.
00:10:19Business? You wouldn't know business if I hit you on the head.
00:10:23A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey. Just get out!
00:10:26Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for. You should have taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:32Oh, Ben. Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:37Oh, Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:41You don't belong here. Just get out!
00:10:49That's what you get.
00:10:50This contract is mine. To give or take away as I see fit.
00:11:02Don't be ridiculous! This is insane! Who do you think you are?
00:11:06Yeah, put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:09Security! She's lost a mind! This is a disaster!
00:11:13Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you.
00:11:17But since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:47You really think ripping up that contract is going to help? You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:51Oh, please, honey. You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:55Security! Get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:58I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:12:02And after careful consideration, I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:12:10You really think that the Shepard group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:12:14You have no authority here.
00:12:17Of course she has the authority.
00:12:25That's the man that Laura went with the other day. What is he doing here?
00:12:28Mr. Shepard? How does he know her?
00:12:30Is that really Brian Shepard?
00:12:32Laura, are you alright?
00:12:36Mr. Shepard, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman. There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:41There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison. This contract with Shepard group is officially terminated. Effective immediately.
00:12:50Wait a minute. This contract, I thought you said you got it.
00:12:54It's her. She ruined the contract. You are his mistress, aren't you?
00:12:59An affair? She had an affair with that man behind my son's back?
00:13:04Mom, please, it's okay. This man is-
00:13:07Don't touch me!
00:13:09That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone, has an affair and you just stand there?
00:13:14You're a disgrace. An adulterer. You deserve to be ar-
00:13:17Shut up!
00:13:21Mr. Shepard, I apologize for this whole mess, but I can assure you this woman has tricked you.
00:13:26Tricked? Why don't you answer a question yourself, then?
00:13:32What was my name before we got married?
00:13:36Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:38Lewis Group?
00:13:40The Financial Giants?
00:13:42There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:46That's crazy. There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name. That's absurd.
00:13:51It's- It's- It's- It's absurd!
00:13:56A high society heirs wouldn't waste their time in Maplewood!
00:14:00Yeah. Yeah, it's a lie. It's a lie. This woman was a waitress when I met her.
00:14:04In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago.
00:14:08She's nothing special. She only married me out of gratitude.
00:14:11I was just a waitress. How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:14:16First time I met her, she was in need of waiters at the diner.
00:14:19Okay, listen up, everybody. When I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:24Mm-hmm. Now look at me. I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.
00:14:28And look at her. Still just a clear.
00:14:31Mr. Shepard, that woman is my son's ex-wife. She's doing all this out of spite.
00:14:37She's lying, Mr. Shepard.
00:14:39She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:41Let's make something clear. I was the one behind Harrison Group's success.
00:14:50I used my resources to help my ex-husband, but all he saw me as was the maid.
00:14:56Don't lie. You were never good enough for Ben when you married him. Oops.
00:15:02That roof was built with lies. Cathy, you never respected me.
00:15:07And Ben? Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.
00:15:12And the cheating. I think you're blaming the wrong person.
00:15:16You were not good enough for Ben then, and you're certainly not good enough for him now.
00:15:22If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story, then the truth, Cathy.
00:15:29Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons. From everything.
00:15:38Wait, wait, wait, wait. Laura, you think you can just walk in here and, you know, ruin everything?
00:15:41And then just walk out like nothing happened?
00:15:43I don't think so. You're a cleaner. You're a cleaner that cleans toilets.
00:15:48Nobody cares about you.
00:15:50Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect.
00:15:54I don't need a fancy title or a rich husband to feel important.
00:16:03I think there has been some sort of misunderstanding.
00:16:06I think all jobs are important, right, Mom?
00:16:09Ben, what are you doing?
00:16:10But I don't think that a janitor should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.
00:16:15A janitor.
00:16:17Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?
00:16:24You did. Claimed to have been the one that secured the deal.
00:16:29Weren't you, Miss Leighton?
00:16:31Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie.
00:16:34This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you.
00:16:38I... but, well...
00:16:40A lie, you say?
00:16:42Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrison Group.
00:16:45But I don't recognize you.
00:16:48Is this true, Miss Smith?
00:16:52Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions.
00:16:55This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.
00:16:59But, the contract...
00:17:01I mean, Laura tore it up.
00:17:03So, can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?
00:17:06Reprinted, Mr. Harrison.
00:17:09Perhaps you haven't been paying attention without Miss Lewis involvement.
00:17:14I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company.
00:17:20Today, I want to make it clear.
00:17:23Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.
00:17:31Miss Smith, you lied to us.
00:17:33You destroyed everything.
00:17:34What?
00:17:36No, it's a misunderstanding.
00:17:38I can explain.
00:17:40Lewis...
00:17:41Lewis Family Group?
00:17:42This can't be.
00:17:44Believe what you want, Beth.
00:17:46Lewis Group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.
00:17:51Three of our vice presidents will be here in Maplewood.
00:17:56And I'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am.
00:18:02Everyone, listen to me.
00:18:05Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison.
00:18:08A man who can't keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on the contract.
00:18:15The charade is over, Mr. Harrison.
00:18:18Everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:18:23Miss Lewis, shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:26Help!
00:18:27Mom!
00:18:28Someone get a doctor!
00:18:29Mom!
00:18:30It seems your night has taken quite the turn, Mr. Shepard.
00:18:32Indeed.
00:18:33Perhaps it's best to live than to it.
00:18:34What?
00:18:35What now?
00:18:36Mom!
00:18:37This is not all on me.
00:18:38Not on you!
00:18:39I was trying to help!
00:18:40I was trying to help!
00:18:41I was trying to help!
00:18:42What?
00:18:43What?
00:18:44What the hell?
00:18:45Mom!
00:18:46This is not all on me!
00:18:47Not on you!
00:18:49I was trying to help!
00:18:50She cheated on you with Shepard!
00:18:51Flaunted their affair!
00:18:52Exactly!
00:18:53And those dresses?
00:18:54Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:18:55Miss Smith!
00:18:56How could you do this?
00:18:57We trusted you completely!
00:18:58No!
00:18:59No!
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00:19:23I got Ben the deal!
00:19:24I had no idea Shepard would fall for Laura!
00:19:27She's a liar!
00:19:28Well stop it Amber!
00:19:29You lied to us just as much as she did!
00:19:32Lied?
00:19:33You're on my side!
00:19:35And anyways, I have a plan!
00:19:38The Shepards are no one special!
00:19:40We can expose Laura in all her lies!
00:19:43Go national!
00:19:44We can make ourselves a household name!
00:19:47Now if you'll excuse me, I have a very important phone call to make!
00:19:57Thank you so much for tonight Mr. Shepard!
00:20:00Thank you as well for standing up for me!
00:20:02It's alright Laura, you deserve the credit for all your hard work!
00:20:06Can I ask you something?
00:20:07Do you have any place to stay tonight?
00:20:09Maybe a hotel?
00:20:10Don't...
00:20:11Don't worry about me Mr. Shepard!
00:20:13I'll be fine!
00:20:14Um...
00:20:15Excuse me!
00:20:16You can just drop me off!
00:20:17Just...
00:20:18Actually Laura...
00:20:19Actually...
00:20:20Laura...
00:20:21There is something else!
00:20:22Would you consider to go out for dinner sometime?
00:20:24Just casually of course!
00:20:25Mr. Shepard are...
00:20:27Are you asking me out?
00:20:29Please...
00:20:30Call me Brian!
00:20:31And...
00:20:32Yes...
00:20:33Technically...
00:20:34You're single now!
00:20:35Yes...
00:20:36That may be true but...
00:20:37Going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly...
00:20:42Proper!
00:20:43Proper?
00:20:44Proper?
00:20:45Laura...
00:20:46I don't give a damn about appearances!
00:20:47Tonight...
00:20:48I saw your intelligence...
00:20:49And your strength!
00:20:50Those are qualities I truly admire!
00:20:51So what do you say?
00:20:52Dinner?
00:20:53Just two people getting to know each other!
00:20:54I'm sorry Mr. Shepard!
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00:21:19Wait, Laura...
00:21:20Just here is fine...
00:21:21Laura?
00:21:23Laura?
00:21:24Who is it?
00:21:25Laura, wait!
00:21:27Jason...
00:21:28Find out who owns that car...
00:21:30And do it fast!
00:21:31Ian Lewis?
00:21:32Who is this?
00:21:33It's Amber Smith.
00:21:34Mr. Lewis?
00:21:35I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.
00:21:41I don't know who you are, Ms. Smith?
00:21:42How did you get this number?
00:21:43Don't worry about that right now.
00:21:44I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis.
00:21:45Someone I know very well.
00:21:46Impersonating my niece?
00:21:47And...
00:21:48Where is this fake Laura?
00:21:49Right here in Maplewood.
00:21:50And let me tell you...
00:21:51I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.
00:21:54I don't know who you are, Ms. Smith.
00:21:57How did you get this number?
00:21:59Don't worry about that right now.
00:22:01I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis.
00:22:04Someone I know very well.
00:22:06Impersonating my niece?
00:22:09And where is this fake Laura?
00:22:13Right here in Maplewood.
00:22:15And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.
00:22:18Well, what is she doing exactly?
00:22:22And more to the point, what do you want from me?
00:22:26In the next few days, the Lewis Group will hold an investment meeting, right?
00:22:31I want to meet with the Vice Presidents.
00:22:34All will be revealed then.
00:22:36Very well.
00:22:37I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting.
00:22:40But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I...
00:22:43It won't be.
00:22:44Trust me, Mr. Lewis.
00:22:46Thank you, Mr.
00:22:47That little rascal, Laura.
00:22:55I wonder what she's up to now.
00:23:02That car belongs to Mr. Yeats, the Lewis family bubler.
00:23:06That's interesting.
00:23:07Could she be connected to them somehow?
00:23:08I'm not sure.
00:23:09Brian!
00:23:10There you are.
00:23:11I've missed you.
00:23:12Chloe.
00:23:13What are you up to?
00:23:14Chloe.
00:23:15What are you doing here?
00:23:16What do you mean?
00:23:17Can't I visit the man I love?
00:23:19We ended things for a reason.
00:23:20It was just one teensy mistake.
00:23:21I was...
00:23:22I was a little bit tipsy.
00:23:23Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:24Teensy mistake you said?
00:23:25You cheated on me.
00:23:26Is this your new fling?
00:23:27Ex-divorcy.
00:23:28Used a clean floor.
00:23:29It's quite the catch, you say.
00:23:30Look.
00:23:31My relationship with her is none of your business.
00:23:32Is this your new fling?
00:23:33Ex-divorcy.
00:23:34Used a clean floor.
00:23:35It's quite the catch, you say.
00:23:36Teensy mistake you said.
00:23:37Is this your new fling?
00:23:38Ex-divorcy.
00:23:39Used a clean floor.
00:23:40It's quite the catch, you say.
00:23:43Look.
00:23:44My relationship with her is none of your business.
00:23:49And don't you dare talk about her like that.
00:23:50Please.
00:23:51An ex-divorcy.
00:23:52No.
00:23:53You're a big deal.
00:23:54You're a big deal.
00:23:55I'm telling you, we're just a little bit tipsy.
00:23:57I was a little bit tipsy.
00:23:58Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:59It's a mistake you said.
00:24:00You cheated on me.
00:24:01Is this your new fling?
00:24:02Ex-divorcy?
00:24:03Used a clean floor.
00:24:04It's quite the catch, you say.
00:24:05An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman, it's a classic story.
00:24:10That's enough. I'll get the hell out of my office.
00:24:13You want to be careful, Brian. Duke Industries still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.
00:24:19If you want Shepherd Group to stay afloat, you ought to be more careful.
00:24:27Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's secrets now.
00:24:35This is it. The Lewis Group vice-presidents are on the top floor.
00:24:40Once I'm done speaking with them, I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments.
00:24:45I'll go speak with them first, and then I'll introduce you.
00:24:50Well, well, well. Look who it is. What a surprise.
00:24:54Did Brian Duke already? That's none of your business.
00:24:59Now, move aside, please.
00:25:00Laura, just what do you think you're doing, you street rat?
00:25:04You really think you can just ruin my events again? Haven't you ruined my life enough? Don't you have any shame?
00:25:09If you'll excuse me, I have an important meeting to get to.
00:25:13Oh, the nerve. After everything you've done, you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?
00:25:19Seriously? I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.
00:25:25Oh, that's gold. You really think that they're gonna let you in, Laura? Please, you're no one compared to me.
00:25:31You don't deserve to be here. The only ones who don't belong here are you three.
00:25:37And you, idiot. Believing every lie that she tells you. Wake up, Ben.
00:25:44Oh, Laura! Laura, come on. Why do you always pull this on me?
00:25:48I mean, seriously, can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once?
00:25:52I know what this is.
00:25:54So stupid.
00:25:56Oh, shut your trap! Amber spoke directly with the CEO. He invited her to meet with the VPs before the main meeting.
00:26:04Yeah, Amber got me a partnership with the Loose Group.
00:26:08And unlike some people, I have a real invitation.
00:26:11Well, before you all start celebrating, why don't you take a look at this.
00:26:19Oh, that's rich. You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me.
00:26:26I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Loose Group.
00:26:30Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?
00:26:33You mean my uncle? Ian, don't be ridiculous.
00:26:38Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself.
00:26:43And besides, this looks fake. She's a liar.
00:26:48This is a personal invitation from Mr. Yates himself.
00:26:53It grants me access to the VIP elevator, which leads straight to the Vice Presidential Suite.
00:26:58She's lying. They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel.
00:27:06Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?
00:27:09Not that I know of.
00:27:11See? She's lying.
00:27:13There you have it, Laura. Even the hotel staff can spot a fake.
00:27:17Go on, get lost before things get worse.
00:27:22Here, take this one. Lead me to the Vice Presidents.
00:27:26You have no idea what you just did.
00:27:30There will be consequences.
00:27:34Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis that you claim to have,
00:27:40why don't you just ask him to get the two of them an invitation?
00:27:45Security! Security! We need this woman removed immediately. She is harassing me.
00:27:49We're done with your games, Laura. You're just a fraud.
00:27:52Man, place me.
00:27:53What?
00:27:54Hold on!
00:27:55The end.
00:27:56Bryan Shepherd?
00:28:00You think money buys you the right to walk all over people? Well, it doesn't.
00:28:04Yeah, wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it? Huh?
00:28:07What other plans do you have to destroy this town?
00:28:09Get you out?
00:28:10After what you did to Laura, you had it coming.
00:28:13Don't play dumb. We know exactly what's been happening here.
00:28:17How long has this little affair been going on? You've been sleeping with her since she was married to my son.
00:28:22Hold on a second. An affair? You think Laura and I? You people are unbelievable.
00:28:32Mr. Carter, get down here ASAP. We have a situation.
00:28:37What, you think you can just boss the manager around now? Is that it?
00:28:40We'll stick around and watch you crash and burn.
00:28:42Miss Lewis, apologies for the delay. How can I help you this evening?
00:28:46Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly.
00:28:49It seems there's a misunderstanding. These people don't think that I belong here.
00:28:56Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you, this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:59A cleaner? Nonsense. I personally greeted Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:29:05Exactly. Lewis Group, my company, has some major investments planned here in Maplewood.
00:29:14I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.
00:29:17No, this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground.
00:29:22She's been this way since my son divorced her. She's insane.
00:29:25Actually, I met Laura three years ago at the coffee shop. She helped secure a profitable investment for Shepard Group.
00:29:33No, it's a lie. Mr. Shepard, she's tricking you too.
00:29:41You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them.
00:29:48Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?
00:29:51Wait, is that why you're covering for her? Huh? Because of the affair? Because she slept with you?
00:29:56Excuse me, who are you and how dare you speak to Miss Lewis that way?
00:30:00Enough of this. She's right.
00:30:01That's enough. Have you embarrassed yourself enough?
00:30:03This is Lewis Group property. Behave or I'll call security.
00:30:07But she doesn't even have a VIP entrance access. She shouldn't be here.
00:30:12Since you're having trouble understanding them, let me make it clear.
00:30:17This hotel is owned by the Lewis family. It's mine. To come or go as I please.
00:30:29Thank you for stepping in, Brian. I owe you one. We'll talk about this later.
00:30:36Well, it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision, Mr. Everson.
00:30:41Excuse me, Vice Presidents. I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch.
00:30:57I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today?
00:31:00Maplewood Branch. Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Ms. Smith.
00:31:07Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?
00:31:12Ian Lewis... Mr. Lewis reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans.
00:31:21Expansion plans? Ms. Smith?
00:31:24A decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval.
00:31:27And frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch.
00:31:31But Ian Lewis assured me that...
00:31:35Ms. Smith, we have a very important guest arriving soon.
00:31:38Perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff?
00:31:41Maybe I can stay for this guest and offer some local insight?
00:31:44Ms. Smith, we'd like you to leave. If you don't, we'll call security.
00:31:48Hey, stop there. These elevators are VIP only. Back, please.
00:31:58Of course. My apologies.
00:32:07Laura?
00:32:10Vice Presidents! It's so good to see all of you again.
00:32:13Ms. Lewis, it's been too long.
00:32:17Your return is a lifesaver, Ms. Lewis.
00:32:20The Lewis Group has floundered under your uncle's, well, shall we say, unconventional leadership.
00:32:26The board are begging you to come back, Ms. Lewis.
00:32:30Well, please sit. Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track.
00:32:37We've got a meeting planned. A big one. In just a few days.
00:32:42There's local powerhouses and smaller players, too. They'll all be there in one spot.
00:32:49Ms. Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith. She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a Maplewood branch for the Lewis Group.
00:33:00She said that. Did she? Well, Ms. Smith is a liar. There is no Maplewood branch, at least not yet.
00:33:07She lied so blatantly. It's unbelievable.
00:33:10Bob, don't worry. I found a much more suitable partner. Shepard Group.
00:33:17Shepard Group? Their rise to a public company has been impressive. Do you have anything to do with that?
00:33:26So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:30Oh, don't worry about Amber. I've got plans for her.
00:33:36Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:33:38Ms. Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the legend. From us.
00:33:47Cheers. Cheers.
00:33:48Cheers.
00:33:59No, I'm not leaving. What are you talking about? No, come on.
00:34:01Wait! I'm Amber Smith. I'm the Lewis Group manager of Maplewood branch. What are you talking about?
00:34:05These are my guests.
00:34:06Yeah, that's right. Tell them who we are.
00:34:08Yes, we were waiting for Ms. Smith.
00:34:12Lewis Group Maplewood branch? No such thing, ma'am. And frankly, I'm not interested in your act.
00:34:18Of course. Laura! She's probably sleeping with the manager as well. That's how she gets away with everything.
00:34:25You underestimate her, Cathy. She's probably sleeping with all three vice presidents.
00:34:30No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this.
00:34:33Careful with your words. Both of you. Acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble.
00:34:42Look who can't even get into a meeting. Whilst I secure three with all the vice presidents.
00:34:47And let's not forget the mystery guests that they're bringing to Maplewood.
00:34:50Looks like she used you and tossed you aside.
00:34:53Used me? Unlike some people, I don't mind being helpful.
00:34:57You're so stupid. She threw you away like yesterday's trash.
00:35:02Don't worry, Brian. You deserve better. And let's not forget, I'm the new Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:35:09Appointed by the CEO of Lewis Group themselves, Ian Lewis.
00:35:14New branch manager, huh? Interesting.
00:35:18Laura Lewis? What are you doing here? Get out of here!
00:35:21You claim to be the mystery guest.
00:35:24Don't play games, Laura. I was formally invited by Lewis Group themselves to the investment meeting.
00:35:30Only the top companies get those. Looks like you're all out of luck.
00:35:35Is that so?
00:35:37Well then, there seems to be a misunderstanding.
00:35:41You see, I'm not sure if you know Miss Smith, but Lewis Group is my company.
00:35:47And I decide who goes to the meetings.
00:35:52Escort them out. Their visit is over.
00:35:55Oh, come on. This way, please.
00:35:58I'm not leaving.
00:36:00Move. We're not leaving again. Move.
00:36:02Oh, no, no, no. We're not going now.
00:36:04Okay, bye, bye.
00:36:05This isn't over, Laura. You'll see.
00:36:10Thanks for waiting, man.
00:36:13Laura, I'm glad you're okay.
00:36:17And thank you for defending me. I really appreciate it.
00:36:26Um, are you coming to the meeting?
00:36:29Yes, but it's gonna be tricky.
00:36:35Why? I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation.
00:36:42Yes, Laura.
00:36:45There's something you should know.
00:36:47Is...is this about Ben?
00:36:50Ben.
00:36:51Because I can assure you that he won't cause any problems.
00:36:54He won't even get past security.
00:36:57Laura, it's not Ben.
00:37:00It's someone else.
00:37:03Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?
00:37:08Yes.
00:37:10Her name is Chloe Duke.
00:37:12She is daughter of the Duke family.
00:37:16She's my ex-fiancee.
00:37:19And, uh, let's say things didn't end so well between us.
00:37:25And...
00:37:27Let's just say we didn't end things so well.
00:37:31And for some reason, she's having a hard time moving on.
00:37:36And...
00:37:39You think that she's gonna cause problems at the meeting?
00:37:44For...
00:37:48Out of...
00:37:50Jealousy?
00:37:52There's a possibility.
00:37:53She's kind of jealous.
00:37:55Well...
00:37:57All the more reason for you to be there.
00:38:00Besides...
00:38:02I'll be there too.
00:38:06Laura...
00:38:09Would you consider being my guest at the meeting?
00:38:12What?
00:38:14Are you worried that this Chloe's gonna cause problems for me too?
00:38:17Maybe a little.
00:38:19But mostly...
00:38:21I wanna show them your team.
00:38:23Well, it's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepard.
00:38:28Laura...
00:38:31I don't care about your best.
00:38:35I just want to be by your side.
00:38:38I think I'm falling for you.
00:38:43Brian...
00:38:49I...
00:38:50I appreciate your honesty and...
00:38:53Right now, I...
00:38:54I'm just not...
00:38:56I...
00:38:57I just don't really have romance on my mind right now.
00:39:00Just...
00:39:01With...
00:39:02With everything going on...
00:39:03And...
00:39:04Going on and...
00:39:05It's okay.
00:39:06I just want to be upfront.
00:39:09And if Gletra is anything...
00:39:11You won't face her alone.
00:39:16There's just...
00:39:17One thing...
00:39:18I do need.
00:39:20What is it?
00:39:22A formal dress.
00:39:23A formal dress.
00:39:36Security!
00:39:37She doesn't belong here.
00:39:39This is a private store.
00:39:40Excuse me.
00:39:42We...
00:39:43Need some assistance.
00:39:44For a very particular dress.
00:39:49Wow.
00:39:50It's...
00:39:51Beautiful.
00:39:52It is.
00:39:53I'll try this one on.
00:39:54Don't bother with her.
00:39:56She can't afford anything here.
00:39:57She's just a cleaner.
00:39:59She doesn't deserve to shop you.
00:40:00She has no money.
00:40:01Yeah, exactly.
00:40:02I mean, what are you doing here?
00:40:03Can't you just leave me alone?
00:40:04I wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared.
00:40:05I'm here for retail therapy.
00:40:06Oh, please.
00:40:07This store's for the A-list only.
00:40:08Not some cheapskate like you.
00:40:09This is the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:10Hey!
00:40:11Show some respect.
00:40:12Typical Laura.
00:40:13Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:14I would have asked you, but...
00:40:15Without me, I'm just...
00:40:16I'm just...
00:40:17You're probably going to have a feeling...
00:40:18You're not all in this place, ma'am.
00:40:19This one was custom made for Ms. Lewis.
00:40:20Not some cheapskate like you.
00:40:21This is the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:22Oh.
00:40:23Hey!
00:40:24Show some respect.
00:40:25Oh, wow.
00:40:26Typical Laura.
00:40:27Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:28I would have asked you, but...
00:40:29Without me, I'm sure you're already broke.
00:40:31Please.
00:40:32Come on.
00:40:33We'll take the dress.
00:40:34Sir, this particular dress is not for sale.
00:40:37Oh, what do you mean you don't sell it?
00:40:40I want it.
00:40:41Name your price.
00:40:43It's not about the price, ma'am.
00:40:45This one was custom made for Ms. Lewis, the Lewis Group heiress.
00:40:48The entire brand belongs to her.
00:40:50This beautiful dress is for display purposes only.
00:40:54It wouldn't suit you anyway, Amber.
00:40:57What are you talking about?
00:40:58Of course it would suit her.
00:40:59It'd fit her just fine.
00:41:00And if it wouldn't fit me, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.
00:41:04Well, buying the whole store, allow me to purchase this dress.
00:41:08Oh please, don't you know that this store belongs to Lewis Group?
00:41:16We wouldn't sell it to someone like you.
00:41:18Amber, you're not even a branch manager yet.
00:41:21You don't get to speak on behalf of Lewis Group.
00:41:24Could you please tell me more about this dress?
00:41:26Of course.
00:41:27Uh, it was custom made for Laura Lewis, heiress to the Lewis Group fortune, hand-stitched in
00:41:34Italy, naturally, and apparently there are many more like it this year.
00:41:39High-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection.
00:41:44Laura, do you like this dress?
00:41:47Of course.
00:41:48It's custom made for me.
00:41:50I'm just here to take what's already mine.
00:41:53Oh, you can't be serious.
00:41:54There must be millions of Laura Lewis's out there in the world.
00:41:58Fine, fine.
00:41:59If it's not for sale, can't I at least try it on?
00:42:02It would look incredible on me.
00:42:04Miss, this dress is very delicate.
00:42:07If I may be frank, I don't think this would fit you properly.
00:42:12Are you calling me fat?
00:42:13Actually, on a second thought, why don't we just buy the whole brand?
00:42:18How's that sound?
00:42:19Sir, are you serious?
00:42:21You would just buy the entire brand for one dress?
00:42:24This brand is worth at least 50 million dollars.
00:42:28And to buy it for a waitress?
00:42:30Are you out of your mind?
00:42:32Yes.
00:42:33Even if you had the money, they wouldn't sell it to you.
00:42:36Just one second.
00:42:38Yes, this is Brian Shepherd, CEO of Shepherd Group.
00:42:42I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.
00:42:45I'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand.
00:42:50What?
00:42:52Sorry, sir.
00:42:53That brand is not for sale.
00:42:58You see?
00:42:59If we can't have it, neither can you.
00:43:03Mr. Yates, yes, this is Laura Lewis.
00:43:07I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepherd Group.
00:43:15Oh, come on.
00:43:16Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.
00:43:19Exactly.
00:43:20Come on, this is pathetic.
00:43:21You really think this is going to work?
00:43:22It's sad.
00:43:23Excellent.
00:43:24Thank you, Mr. Yates.
00:43:25Thank you, Mr. Yates.
00:43:26That's all.
00:43:28Yes?
00:43:29What?
00:43:30Are you willing to sell me the brand?
00:43:32Awesome.
00:43:34Hello?
00:43:35Yes?
00:43:36Wow.
00:43:37Yes, of course.
00:43:38Absolutely.
00:43:39Mm-hmm.
00:43:41Uh, this store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Yates.
00:43:45Yes?
00:43:46What?
00:43:47Are you willing to sell me the brand?
00:43:48Yes?
00:43:49What?
00:43:50Are you willing to sell me the brand?
00:43:51Awesome.
00:43:53Hello?
00:43:54Yes?
00:43:55Wow.
00:43:56Yes, of course.
00:43:57Absolutely.
00:43:58Mm-hmm.
00:44:00The entire brand has been sold to Mr. Shepherd.
00:44:03The Shepherd Group is the new owner.
00:44:05How may I be of service today, sir?
00:44:07Well, Lauren, I don't know much about pressure.
00:44:11So I would like to give you this brand to you.
00:44:14You can't be serious.
00:44:16You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.
00:44:18Don't listen to her, Brian.
00:44:21You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else.
00:44:24You're not welcome here.
00:44:25I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:30Of course.
00:44:31Oh, come on.
00:44:32Sir?
00:44:33Ma'am?
00:44:34You're afraid I have to ask you to leave?
00:44:35Well, we're not leaving, okay?
00:44:36Hey, hey, hey!
00:44:37This isn't over, Laura!
00:44:38Could I try the dress on now?
00:44:39Of course, Miss Lewis.
00:44:40You just follow me.
00:44:41Wow.
00:44:42Wow.
00:44:43Miss Lewis.
00:44:44This dress really was made for you.
00:44:45Laura, you look breathtaking in distress.
00:44:47Brian, why would you do all of this for me?
00:44:48Laura.
00:44:49Why would you do all of this for me?
00:44:50Laura.
00:44:51You look breathtaking in distress.
00:44:52Why would you do all of this for me?
00:44:53Laura.
00:44:54You look breathtaking in distress.
00:44:56Brian, why would you do all of this for me?
00:44:58Laura.
00:44:59Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.
00:45:05Laura, you look breathtaking in this dress.
00:45:09Brian, why would you do all of this for me?
00:45:15Laura, because you deserve everything beautiful in the world.
00:45:22And that includes this dress.
00:45:27Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?
00:45:31I... I need a moment.
00:45:34Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:45:40Does that mean you could be a yes?
00:45:43Maybe.
00:45:49Hi.
00:45:57Hi.
00:46:01What?
00:46:03Well, well, well.
00:46:04Look who decided to join the party.
00:46:06Playing dress up again, Laura?
00:46:08One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith.
00:46:11And you understand the meaning of rude.
00:46:13You threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone?
00:46:16For this.
00:46:17This gold digger.
00:46:18You know, Ben, I really cared about you.
00:46:22Even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:46:25I know the name of a great psychologist in New York.
00:46:29Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.
00:46:35Enough!
00:46:36I've had enough of this drama.
00:46:38Yeah, me too.
00:46:39Try that again, and you'll regret it.
00:46:42I'll get the hell out of my face.
00:46:44Let's see if you two even make it past the door.
00:46:47Yeah.
00:46:48I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.
00:46:53What?
00:46:54That's impossible.
00:46:55I was invited by the CEO himself.
00:47:00Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group, your name is on the list.
00:47:05Looks like you two won't be getting let in after all.
00:47:09You don't have an invitation.
00:47:11You're just here because of Brian.
00:47:13Let me see this. This doesn't even look real.
00:47:18It's different from mine.
00:47:20Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:47:25This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:47:30Please, right this way.
00:47:31We can continue this discussion later, if you manage to get in.
00:47:39Sir, Madam, we recommend you leave.
00:47:44There you are!
00:47:46How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:47:51There you are!
00:47:52How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:47:54Looks like another relationship fights the dust, Laura.
00:47:58Looks like stealing men is a happy voice.
00:48:01Get away from him!
00:48:02He's engaged to me!
00:48:03Hey, hey, hey.
00:48:04Hold your horses, Gwen.
00:48:05That ended a long time ago.
00:48:08Engaged to you.
00:48:09Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian.
00:48:12Your relationship's history.
00:48:16That was just a little tiff.
00:48:17You really think that could tear us apart?
00:48:20Don't you know who I am?
00:48:23Don't pretend like you don't know.
00:48:25Oh, honey.
00:48:26She don't recognize royalty, let alone a duke.
00:48:29She's just a maid, remember?
00:48:30I don't have time for all this drama.
00:48:34Brian?
00:48:36Let's head inside.
00:48:38Brian!
00:48:39How could you choose this cleaner over me?
00:48:43Are you really gonna humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?
00:48:47There's nothing left to say, Gwen.
00:48:48Don't make this a scene.
00:48:50Shall we?
00:48:51You okay, Miss Duke?
00:48:59And you are?
00:49:01Amber Smith.
00:49:03I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:49:06What branch? I've never heard of it.
00:49:07What do you want from me?
00:49:09That Laura!
00:49:11She tore up my invitation.
00:49:12Do you think you can get me inside?
00:49:14What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?
00:49:18Please don't waste my time.
00:49:21During his time.
00:49:22If I can't have Brian
00:49:52Neither can you. The Duke family has more influence than you think.
00:49:57Chloe, good to see you. I've been expecting you.
00:50:01Uncle Jones, how are you?
00:50:03Good.
00:50:05I need your help with something.
00:50:07What is it? Anything for my little Chloe.
00:50:10It's Brian.
00:50:12Who's that woman? I thought you were...
00:50:15She's a con woman. She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.
00:50:19What? Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?
00:50:26She's pretending to be Louis to get close to him.
00:50:29What are you planning?
00:50:32I want to destroy Shepard Group.
00:50:37Anyway, I am terribly sorry about Chloe.
00:50:41I had no idea she would be so...
00:50:44And dance.
00:50:48What do you mean?
00:50:50You so should have taken her up on her offer.
00:50:53I mean, you guys are just...
00:50:56Power couple.
00:50:58I see what you're doing.
00:51:00Power couple, you say?
00:51:02More like a disaster waiting to happen.
00:51:06Anyway, shall we take a seat?
00:51:09Actually, Brian, my seat is...
00:51:14It's up there.
00:51:16Really?
00:51:17She doesn't deserve to sit there.
00:51:20Excuse me.
00:51:21This is my VIP invitation.
00:51:24I can sit wherever I like.
00:51:27Hey, what do you think you're doing?
00:51:29This is signed by all three VPs of Louis Group.
00:51:32Where did you get this?
00:51:34Who did you have to sleep with?
00:51:36That's enough.
00:51:39This is getting us nowhere.
00:51:41Laura is my guest.
00:51:43And I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her.
00:51:48Got it?
00:51:49Mr. Shepard, what do you see in that woman?
00:51:53Miss Duke is a perfect match for you.
00:51:56She's from a good family, beautiful and successful.
00:52:00What more could you ask for?
00:52:02That's a good question.
00:52:05Not much, actually.
00:52:07Honesty, that's what I want.
00:52:11And love.
00:52:13Things that clearly, Chloe has no idea.
00:52:16I said I was sorry.
00:52:18What more do you want?
00:52:20I've watched Chloe grow up.
00:52:22She's like a daughter to me.
00:52:24I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.
00:52:31One more chance, Brian.
00:52:33Let's forget all this nonsense.
00:52:36Do it, Mr. Shepard.
00:52:37Propose.
00:52:38Right here.
00:52:39Right now.
00:52:41Brian?
00:52:42Is this how the Duke family handles business deals?
00:52:49By forcing a ring on someone?
00:52:52Do it.
00:52:53Or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:53:01Don't you dare.
00:53:03You're humiliating yourself.
00:53:05How dare you?
00:53:07Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:10Yes.
00:53:15But I can't imagine someone like her interested in me.
00:53:21The truth is, I wouldn't be here where I am today without her.
00:53:26Why would you choose someone like her?
00:53:29Exactly!
00:53:30This woman is Trevor.
00:53:31She doesn't belong here.
00:53:32Throw her out!
00:53:34You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me?
00:53:38Interesting turn of events.
00:53:41Perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past.
00:53:45Do you actually think that just because you have the name Laura, that you're the missing heiress Laura Lewis?
00:53:52You know what, maybe you're right Chloe.
00:53:58How ridiculous!
00:53:59Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:54:01I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation, but wow!
00:54:09Did I underestimate your foolishness, Chloe.
00:54:11You have no right to talk to Miss Duke like that!
00:54:15That's enough!
00:54:16You don't get to talk here!
00:54:18You've got much effort!
00:54:19You dare to go against Miss Duke!
00:54:21And the same applies to everyone else here.
00:54:23Anyone who insults Laura.
00:54:27Leaves with a black eye.
00:54:28He's willing to offend the chick for her.
00:54:30What kind of charm does she have?
00:54:32I want to be careful, Brian.
00:54:34Don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the Lewis Group.
00:54:38Are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum?
00:54:42The Lewis Group isn't blacklisting anyone, especially not Shepard Group.
00:54:47Lewis Group RS, you? Don't make me laugh.
00:54:57Security, remove these two impostors from the premises.
00:55:01Wait, Uncle Jones. Give Brian another chance.
00:55:05Choose, Brian.
00:55:07Me and the future you deserve, or this fraud.
00:55:10Chloe, I have everything I ever wanted right here.
00:55:18And I wouldn't trade all the power that took so long to me, but would.
00:55:22Fine.
00:55:28Short the stock of the Shepard Group.
00:55:30What?
00:55:32You forced my hand, Brian.
00:55:35Now Shepard Group is ruined.
00:55:37The Duke family, they can't be serious.
00:55:39Shepard Group is doomed.
00:55:42Brian, you don't have to do this for me.
00:55:46Laura, now we will never let anyone bully you.
00:55:50Let alone them.
00:55:52Thank you, Brian, for believing in me, for protecting me.
00:56:00Now it's my turn to protect you.
00:56:09Listen carefully.
00:56:11I need you to protect the Shepard Group stock at all costs.
00:56:17Don't let it drop even one cent.
00:56:21Do you understand?
00:56:23Wow.
00:56:24Award-winning performance, Laura.
00:56:27But you can't possibly control the stock.
00:56:29Do you want to put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?
00:56:34If the Shepard stock holds for the next five minutes, you owe me a public apology.
00:56:46Deal.
00:56:56Well, looks like your five minutes is up.
00:57:01Let's see how the Shepard stock is doing.
00:57:03What the?
00:57:04The Shepard Group stock prices?
00:57:05It's going up!
00:57:06This can't be happening.
00:57:07It must be a coincidence.
00:57:09Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?
00:57:11There was a huge investment.
00:57:12We couldn't compete.
00:57:13Shepard's stock price is being heavily supported.
00:57:16How did you do this?
00:57:19Like I said, Chloe...
00:57:33I'm...
00:57:34Laura Lewis.
00:57:35Well you're not!
00:57:36You're just some cleaner.
00:57:37You don't have access to billions!
00:57:38No.
00:57:41some cleanup you don't have access to billions well I think it's time for my
00:57:48apology no I think it's time for my apology there is no way I'm apologizing
00:57:59to you if things were the other way would you be so quick to forgive me
00:58:03Chloe the truth is everyone here has seen you be a bully and a coward and now a
00:58:15sore loser this is so humiliating for her how did she manage that maybe she really
00:58:24is a Lewis apologize to Miss Lewis shut up don't you dare talk about miss Duke like
00:58:30that don't forget the Duke family owned half of Maplewood you don't lose it let's
00:58:37get out of here hold on this is where I belong and that is my chair you can't go
00:58:49there that is the VIP section only those invited by the Lewis group vice presidents
00:58:54get to sit there like I said Chloe that's my seat
00:59:05I had a rumor floating around a few days ago seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene
00:59:11at a signing ceremony between her ex and mr. Shepherd wasn't it are you planning
00:59:18another outburst Laura is this how you charm all your men shall we my pleasure
00:59:24what are you doing let go it doesn't matter what happened I choose to stay by
00:59:31Laura's side
00:59:34don't be absurd that seat is reserved for a very important guest someone so esteemed
00:59:42even the vice presidents have to bow low and how exactly mr. Jones are you so sure
00:59:53that I'm not that esteemed guest wait that's Peter Young director of business
00:59:59affairs at Lewis group
01:00:02so glad you could join us why is everyone standing around it's her she's making a huge
01:00:14scene trying to claim the VIP seats it's embarrassing that seats reserved for the
01:00:19Lewis group VIP guest specifically the family air please get off the stage oh yes
01:00:27mr. Young was it I think I remember you you manage my family's investments don't
01:00:36pretend like you know what's going on please get off the stage that seats
01:00:40reserved for the Lewis family air I need to make one thing crystal clear I
01:00:50I'm the air the Lewis family this is ridiculous you the Lewis air don't you
01:01:02know that miss Lewis is a legend around here you must be out of your mind
01:01:06trusting a complete stranger like this exactly we ran a background check on her
01:01:11and turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the Harrison group
01:01:15ditched they didn't even know what to do
01:01:17before that I could see her in my family's supermarket see Brian this is who
01:01:21you've been chasing after a liar and a cheat security get this impostor out of here
01:01:26everyone here is a witness why would any of you trust Laura if any of you dares to
01:01:34harm her you have to go through me first
01:01:38she's some nobody she's just someone that the Harrison group ditched they didn't
01:01:45even want her what exactly do you see in her it's got this impostor out of here now
01:01:50I'm Peter
01:01:59Peter do you have any idea what you're doing mr. Yates so glad you could join us
01:02:08miss Lewis sorry about the delay and for all the trouble you've had to put up
01:02:13with it's no trouble mr. Yates luckily I haven't been alone I've had the great
01:02:20company of my very loyal friend wait a minute she's miss Lewis is this a joke
01:02:28mr. young you're new to the Lewis group so I can understand why you wouldn't
01:02:34recognize miss Lewis but she listened to lies without checking the facts and almost
01:02:41called the police tell me mr. young who put you up to this was it my uncle Ian Lewis
01:02:51I knew it consider this your termination I get it now this is all an act right
01:03:04Chloe what are you doing we still want to work with the Lewis family work with him
01:03:08are you blind this woman is clearly having an affair with this old man that's enough
01:03:13young lady you've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis group
01:03:17Chloe I can't believe we're going through this again I think you need
01:03:24some professional help maybe I could make you an appointment with a great
01:03:28psychiatrist Chloe it's ridiculous if you were really the Lewis family air you
01:03:34would have the ring so why don't you show it to everyone show us the ring
01:03:38show us the ring who are you to make demands of me I don't answer to anyone but myself I don't need
01:03:55any of your validation
01:04:00oh this ring
01:04:02oh my god
01:04:04Vice Presidents I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family this woman is an imposter
01:04:10Miss Lewis we apologize for the delay
01:04:14how could you just let that con woman sit there get her out of here
01:04:18this seat was always for Miss Lewis she's the special guest we've been waiting for
01:04:24the investment queen the real heir to Lewis group Laura Lewis
01:04:31she was a divorced housewife a janitor how can she
01:04:34she can't be it's a lie I'm telling you it's a lie
01:04:37do you think we'd lie we run Lewis group
01:04:41oh Chloe you assaulted me earlier and you came to this meeting to what
01:04:49sabotage it you'll be hearing from our legal team
01:04:54this is true mister did you try and sabotage this meeting
01:05:01yes it's all true she fooled us all the juice tricked us to keep
01:05:08Lewis group out of Maplewood and control everything themselves I had no idea but
01:05:14I'm on your side I can give you everything you need all the resources in
01:05:19Maplewood Miss Lewis how would you like us to deal with this an eye for an eye
01:05:28since Miss Duke here loves ruining things I'll target her precious
01:05:37Duke industries I want them bankrupt in ten minutes
01:05:43you're bluffing you're nobody you'll always be a nobody and you can't touch me
01:05:49then consider this a test Chloe I didn't need my family support with
01:05:56Shepard and I certainly don't know Chloe you dug your own grave you think you can
01:06:03destroy Maplewood's leading family with just the Shepard group please
01:06:08hmm we'll see
01:06:11dad
01:06:17slow down what are you talking about
01:06:20no
01:06:22it's impossible
01:06:25Chloe what have you done
01:06:27years of hard work
01:06:29destroyed in minutes
01:06:30what did you do
01:06:36well Chloe isn't this what you wanted to give me a little taste of destruction
01:06:43this is impossible
01:06:46it's impossible
01:06:47Chloe what have you done
01:06:50the news is everywhere
01:06:52Shepard's launched a full-scale assault on the stock market
01:06:55they're hammering our shares
01:06:57are you sure it's just yes shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato
01:07:04we could go bankrupt you've ruined everything don't worry mr. Duke when your
01:07:11company does go bankrupt I'll buy it at a fire sale price your employees won't even be
01:07:16effective brilliant
01:07:18master stroke miss Lewis
01:07:20now
01:07:22this is my event
01:07:24please leave
01:07:26Brian I did this for us
01:07:28everything I did I did for us Brian
01:07:32Chloe
01:07:34you need help
01:07:36these feelings you have for me
01:07:38it's not love
01:07:40it's obsession
01:07:42enough
01:07:43if you don't want to ruin everything completely
01:07:47you'll come with me
01:07:48right now
01:07:49right now
01:07:51right now
01:07:52no
01:07:53no
01:07:54no
01:07:55no
01:07:57no
01:07:58no
01:07:59no
01:08:00no
01:08:01no
01:08:02no
01:08:03no
01:08:04no
01:08:05no
01:08:06no
01:08:07no
01:08:08no
01:08:10no
01:08:15no
01:08:19no
01:08:20no
01:08:21no
01:08:22no
01:08:23no
01:08:24no
01:08:25absolutely
01:08:26no
01:08:28no
01:08:28that's
01:08:29fit
01:08:30and
01:08:31C
01:08:31асти
01:08:31that easily. Remember, Ian Lewis himself appointed me as general manager. In a few days he promised
01:08:38that he would let us meet with a new heir. You're right. If we can just meet with a new heir, we can
01:08:43bypass the Shepherds and meet directly with the Lewis group. We just have to play their little game
01:08:48and see who comes out on top. That's right. Vice Presidents, allow me to introduce my associate,
01:09:00Brian Shepherd. I'm sure I've met you. Mr. Shepherd, finally a pleasure to meet you. We've looked into your
01:09:07company's financial review. Very impressive. Thank you. Thank you, but a large part of that success
01:09:16is thanks to Ms. Lewis. She practically saved me from disaster three times over now. Brian, you can
01:09:23just call me Laura. Ms. Lewis's recommendation is very telling, Mr. Shepherd. Perhaps today
01:09:31clarifies everything. Mr. Shepherd, this opportunity is gone. Seize it. A woman like Laura is not easy to buy.
01:09:41Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Vice President.
01:09:43Did Laura send you to kill me? Laura? Hardly. I'm Ian Lewis, CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis group.
01:10:03So you're Laura's uncle? In the flesh.
01:10:06So Laura really is your niece? Yes, little Laura. She just threw away her birthright about two, three
01:10:15years ago. Ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood. I think he was a Harrison. Now Laura's
01:10:22got the VPs and Mr. Yates on her side. Did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days to
01:10:26announce her official takeover? And we can't let that happen, can we, my dear?
01:10:31If you're Ian Lewis, wouldn't you have the family ring? Well, my dear, that's where you come in,
01:10:38Miss Duke. We need you to relinquish my ring. What if I, what if I fail? My family is already
01:10:46ruined. Yes, you are in a spot of bother, I must say. But if successful, I guarantee that you and
01:10:54the Duke family will get back everything you've lost. Laura's got the VPs and Brian on her side.
01:11:00How can I possibly get the ring? There is a way, you know, that we can make Laura relinquish and give
01:11:08up that ring willingly. Laura, my dear, welcome. Uncle Ian, it's so good to see you.
01:11:21Laura. So good to see you. And you, it's been too long, two, three years perhaps. How have you been?
01:11:29I've been well, Uncle Ian. Thank you for asking. I see you've been busy keeping Lewis Group afloat.
01:11:37Yes, indeed. Somebody had to. I mean, after you left me with everything to do,
01:11:44without a safe pair of hands, I hate to think it would have happened to the company.
01:11:47Actually, Uncle Ian, from what I've heard, you've lost billions with some questionable investment
01:11:56decisions. Yes, minor mistakes, minor. Don't worry, Uncle Ian, I won't hold it against you.
01:12:02Oh, good. Well, cheers to you coming back here. And the Lewis Group.
01:12:12Oh, I'm so sorry, Laura. How clumsy of me.
01:12:16Uh, no, no worries, Uncle Ian. I, I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up.
01:12:23Um, of course. Right away, just down to the left.
01:12:26Use it wisely. Oh, I will.
01:12:44Hey, Laura. How's that? Hello, Brian. Your little girlfriend is with me now.
01:12:56Chloe, how in the hell did you get Laura's phone? Let's just say that I have my ways.
01:13:02Listen, Chloe. Don't hurt her. Please. I'll do anything.
01:13:12Come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs. Now. Don't tell anyone if you want her alive.
01:13:22Well, you certainly do have your ways.
01:13:24Oh, thank goodness you've cleared up. I am sorry. How clumsy. And don't forget your phone.
01:13:33I retrieved it for you. Thank you. Oh, lovely to see you again.
01:13:37Yeah. I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet. At the banquet.
01:13:44I'll see you then. Will do. Looking forward to it.
01:13:50Laura! Laura! Where are you? Laura!
01:13:54Laura! Laura! Where are you? Laura! Laura, where are you?
01:14:06Gotcha. You weren't expecting that, were you?
01:14:11Finally. Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.
01:14:25What the? Laura, where are you? Laura? Laura?
01:14:29Go shut your mouth. Chloe, what have you done? Are you out of your mind?
01:14:35Out of my mind. You were the one that left me for that tram and destroyed my life.
01:14:40That's not true. You were the one who messed up.
01:14:43Brian! Laura!
01:14:44Stay where you are. You better be not alone.
01:14:50You shot this knife, Chloe. This is insane.
01:14:54Insane? I did this for us, Brian. We were meant to be together.
01:15:00Us? You've gone crazy. Then you're out of here.
01:15:04Chloe, kid that thing is a very serious event. They're going to lock you up for years.
01:15:11You think I care about jail time? All I care about is tearing you two apart.
01:15:17You don't deserve him. What have you done? You've destroyed my life.
01:15:22My company, everything. Now I'm going to destroy your life.
01:15:28Give me your family ring now. Give it to me! This is about the ring.
01:15:35Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this? You know, Chloe, trying to kill me, that's foolish.
01:15:45Because who do you think is going to win? You, that little knife, or me, with something a little bit more persuasive.
01:15:58I don't want to kill you.
01:16:04Freeze! Don't move, anyone.
01:16:09Don't move. You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.
01:16:13Miss Lewis, having fun without me? I'm hurt.
01:16:20Are you hurt? No, I'm okay.
01:16:22Tell me, Chloe.
01:16:28Who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:16:31Why should I tell you? You're going to kill me anyway.
01:16:35Chloe, I don't have a problem with you.
01:16:38But if you don't talk, your beloved Duke Industries might run into some.
01:16:45Well, I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:16:48So the choice is yours, Chloe. Talk, or face the consequences.
01:16:53Fine. It was Ian Lewis.
01:16:57He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the bank room today.
01:17:02Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?
01:17:04I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:17:09Oh, every word, Miss Lewis.
01:17:11Are you ready to play a game, Brian?
01:17:25This is crazy.
01:17:25Are we really sure we can do this? All these big companies here, it's crazy.
01:17:29Absolutely. The Lewis Group is under new leadership. We can talk to the heiress herself.
01:17:35Exactly. We just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir.
01:17:40There's Ian Lewis now. You can introduce ourselves. Let's go.
01:17:43Yeah.
01:17:46Hello, Ian Lewis. I'm Amber Smith. We spoke on the phone the other day.
01:17:50This is Ben Harrison from the Harrison Group.
01:17:52How do you do?
01:17:53We're the company that-
01:17:54Yes, I know who you are.
01:17:55Miss Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little drama.
01:17:59Now, look, I'm not here for idle chatter.
01:18:06Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Can I ask you all to be seated, please?
01:18:12The moment you've all been waiting for.
01:18:15Tonight marks a new chapter in the life of the Lewis Group.
01:18:19A night where the rightful heir takes their place.
01:18:22Would you please join me in welcoming the heir to the Lewis Group, Miss Laura Lewis.
01:18:28Look, everybody, attention. Attention, please.
01:18:33There's been a recent development of some tragedy.
01:18:38I just got noticed from a phone call a couple of minutes ago that Laura has been in a car accident.
01:18:45And tragically, she hasn't made it. She has not survived.
01:18:53What? Laura Lewis is dead?
01:18:56It doesn't matter now. She's gone.
01:18:58Mr. Lewis, is this new-
01:18:59A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates.
01:19:02But rest assured, the Lewis Group will continue under my competent leadership.
01:19:09Hold on! Who said that I'm dead?
01:19:11What? Laura?
01:19:18I don't understand. What's happening?
01:19:22Laura? But weren't you-
01:19:25My apologies for the delay, everyone. There seems to be some misunderstanding.
01:19:31Laura, what are you doing here? You've got to stop this. If you upset the Lewis family anymore,
01:19:36we're all doomed. I'll save this once. Back off then.
01:19:44Thank you for coming, everyone. As I'm sure you know, tonight, I officially reclaim my title
01:19:54as the CEO of Lewis Group.
01:19:56Perhaps you could make some room for me. Uncle Ian?
01:20:02Impossible. How are you still alive?
01:20:05Well, clearly I am alive and well, so why don't we get this started?
01:20:10No, you're not the rightful heir. You gave that away when you married Ben Harrison.
01:20:16Uncle Ian, is that seriously your art best that you have that I got married too quickly?
01:20:24Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago and married a stranger and left me to work tirelessly,
01:20:30keeping the company together.
01:20:31Uncle Ian, retire.
01:20:33Enjoy your retirement.
01:20:35Lewis Group will be perfectly fine without you.
01:20:38No, there can only be one heir, and that's me. And the rightful heir has possession of this.
01:20:48You think a ring makes an heir? You're even more foolish than I could have ever imagined.
01:20:55Give that back to me.
01:20:56This?
01:20:57Yes.
01:20:58You think some shiny gold thing makes you the heir?
01:21:02Give it back.
01:21:03True leadership is about earning the respect.
01:21:09of those around you. Not some stupid ring.
01:21:13Oh, my ring? What have you done? Where is it?
01:21:18My ring?
01:21:20Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.
01:21:23How dare you?
01:21:25Let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.
01:21:29Oh, quite the spectacle, Miss Lewis.
01:21:47Security, escort him out.
01:21:50And Ian, don't fall over.
01:21:52It's all lies. It's all lies.
01:21:54It's all lies. Fakery.
01:21:54It's fake news.
01:21:55The proof is clear. Get him out of here. Now.
01:22:02I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.
01:22:06It turns out reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.
01:22:11Luckily, these past few days, I've had Mr. Shepherd by my side.
01:22:20And he has been a great support.
01:22:24Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.
01:22:28I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.
01:22:38Shepherd Group.
01:22:39What? Laura, hold on.
01:22:42This was never my idea. This was all Kathy and Amber's fault.
01:22:45I don't want a divorce.
01:22:46What? Then what are you saying? You came to me first.
01:22:50Classic Ben. Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.
01:22:56Just don't shut Harrison Group out. Just give me another chance.
01:23:00How could I shut you out? I'm just a cleaner, remember?
01:23:04I'm just a useless housewife. I don't have that power.
01:23:10What are you talking about? What? No, come on. Sorry. No, please. No.
01:23:12Um, Mr. Shepherd? Yes, Ms. Lewis?
01:23:19I was wondering if maybe you wanted to grab dinner sometime.
01:23:27On me.
01:23:29Ms. Lewis,
01:23:33I would love to.
01:23:42Mayor.
01:23:44There's no wonder who says it hugged someone because of the might.
01:23:52I know.
01:23:56God wants to.
01:23:57I need to imagine how much works.
01:24:01Hallelujah.
01:24:01I know.
01:24:03He's got a pleasure.
01:24:06I love to.
01:24:08Absolutely.
01:24:09I love to.
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