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00:00:00Emma had just caught her fiancé, Nathan, cheating with her biggest rival the night before their wedding.
00:00:07This whole forbidden affair really revs me up.
00:00:13It's your last night as a bachelor.
00:00:17I can't stand the thought of you being...
00:00:19As if that wasn't bad enough, a positive pregnancy test that didn't belong to her was lying in Nathan's trash can.
00:00:27Emma was devastated.
00:00:30Despite his infidelity, Emma planned to go through with the marriage, then divorce Nathan for half of his fortune as payback.
00:00:41Please leave a message at the tone.
00:00:43We smell again?
00:00:46God, who's late to their own wedding day?
00:00:50But Emma never cared about money.
00:00:53She loved Nathan, and secretly hoped that things could still work between them.
00:01:00Finally, Nathan, where the hell have you been?
00:01:02Emma, Emma, listen. Something's come up. Amber is sick.
00:01:06Amber? Who cares? How is that your problem?
00:01:09You know she's my agency's top model, and she's supposed to pose for the Bellam jewelry show today.
00:01:13Today is our wedding day, you slimy piece...
00:01:17Bellam's an important client. I can't afford to disappoint them.
00:01:21Besides, Amber is your friend. I thought you'd have a little compassion, Emma.
00:01:26Compassion?
00:01:27Look, I can't talk right now. We'll reschedule the wedding. Goodbye.
00:01:32Nathan.
00:01:32What was supposed to be the happiest day of her life had become a total nightmare.
00:01:47No, Dad. I have no idea why she left.
00:01:50Maybe one of your ridiculous contracts scared her off.
00:01:53I want you to take responsibility.
00:01:55You're supposed to be the CEO soon.
00:01:58Don't you care about the company?
00:01:59Many appearances matter, Eric.
00:02:02The board won't accept a bachelor as their CEO.
00:02:06Fine. Find me a suitable bride, and I will sign the paperwork.
00:02:10I had a suitable bride. You scared her off.
00:02:14Find yourself a wife in the next 24 hours, or our company goes down the drain!
00:02:19And put the damn bow tie back on!
00:02:21Interesting.
00:02:28Hot, eligible bachelor looking for a wife.
00:02:32I added a few names, sir.
00:02:34I don't have a choice.
00:02:35So just get somebody here as quickly as you can, okay?
00:02:37Right away, Mr. Rapp.
00:02:38A wild idea struck Emma like a bolt of lightning.
00:02:44This was how she would get revenge on her cheating fiancé.
00:02:48Hi.
00:02:49My name is Emma.
00:02:51Emma Miller.
00:02:52That was fast.
00:02:54Uh, Eric.
00:02:57Eric Roberts.
00:02:58Hi.
00:02:58I heard you're in need of a bride, so here I am.
00:03:06Walk with me.
00:03:08I don't remember seeing you on my list of potential brides.
00:03:12Oh, uh, yeah, I was a late addition.
00:03:15You must have just not noticed me.
00:03:18I doubt that.
00:03:19It would be impossible not to notice you.
00:03:24Uh, listen, Mr. Roberts, I...
00:03:27Eric, please.
00:03:29Eric, um, I'm sort of trying to get revenge on my cheating ex-fiancé by marrying you,
00:03:36so you'd be doing me a favor with this wedding.
00:03:39That's good.
00:03:41Because you'd be doing me a favor as well.
00:03:43So, what do you say?
00:03:48Oh, how?
00:03:54Emma Miller, will you marry me?
00:03:57Out of the sheer convenience for us both.
00:04:03Okay, let's do this.
00:04:04Let's go.
00:04:05I now pronounce you husband and wife.
00:04:12Are you going to kiss the bride?
00:04:14As their lips touched, Emma's mind went blank.
00:04:18She had never been kissed like this.
00:04:20For a moment, she forgot all about Nathan.
00:04:23Next.
00:04:24And the fact that Amber was now pregnant with his child.
00:04:28Oh my god, that was...
00:04:30Fun?
00:04:31Exhilarating?
00:04:32I was going to say crazy, but...
00:04:34God, yeah.
00:04:35It was exhilarating being married to a complete straighter.
00:04:38Um, about that.
00:04:39Now that we're married, I think there's maybe a few things you should know about me.
00:04:43Don't tell me you are a masked vigilante by night.
00:04:48Nothing that heroic, I'm afraid.
00:04:51I'm somewhat of a public figure.
00:04:54My family's company has generated a considerable amount of wealth.
00:04:59You say that like it's a bad thing.
00:05:02As a wise man once said, more money, more problems.
00:05:07Mr. Roberts, is it true that you tied the knot?
00:05:09Does this mean you're the CEO of Kaleidoscope Entertainment?
00:05:12Kaleidoscope, how rich are you?
00:05:22You know what?
00:05:23You should take that.
00:05:24When you're done, why don't you meet me at this hotel?
00:05:32Miss, over here.
00:05:35Uh, we're here.
00:05:38What do you want?
00:05:39Don't hang up.
00:05:42Where have you been? I tried calling.
00:05:44Oh, I was busy. It is my wedding day.
00:05:47Listen, I need your help.
00:05:49Amber is too sick to model for the Bellarm show.
00:05:51I need you to step in for her.
00:05:53Oh, now you need me.
00:05:54Well, gee, I wouldn't want to take such a big opportunity away from precious Amber.
00:05:59Baby, I know I messed up.
00:06:02You have every right to be upset.
00:06:04Yeah, gee, you think?
00:06:06You're the only available model who could possibly get here in time.
00:06:10This show is for the Bellarm crown bracelet.
00:06:12The prize of the collection.
00:06:14This could make or break a career, understand?
00:06:16This is your time to shine, Emma.
00:06:18You're right.
00:06:20It is my time to shine.
00:06:23Alright, I will be there as soon as I can.
00:06:26And when I get there, you and I are going to have a little chat.
00:06:36Where to Mr. Roberts? Back to the manor?
00:06:38Not yet.
00:06:40I want you to pull up everything you can find about my new wife.
00:06:45Emma Miller.
00:06:50Let's see where she's headed.
00:06:53Follow that car.
00:06:56As Emma arrived backstage at the Bellarm fashion show, she couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope until she saw Nathan.
00:07:04It took you so long.
00:07:05Are you kidding me? You just left me at the altar.
00:07:07You're a mess.
00:07:09You're not even wearing shoes.
00:07:09Can we get our camera ready, please?
00:07:11Do what you can.
00:07:12Nathan.
00:07:13Go.
00:07:15Okay, here is the centerpiece.
00:07:18The crown.
00:07:19Nice.
00:07:19It's too big.
00:07:27It was fitted for him, but not you.
00:07:29My God, we're...
00:07:30We don't have time to do this.
00:07:31I got it. I will make it work.
00:07:36Here.
00:07:37Put this on.
00:07:38What's this?
00:07:40What does it look like?
00:07:40It's a mask.
00:07:42For your face.
00:07:43Don't look at me like that.
00:07:45Bellarm insisted.
00:07:46They want to...
00:07:47I like the bracelet.
00:07:49Maintain a certain...
00:07:51Mystique.
00:07:52Oh.
00:07:53I get it.
00:07:54It's like...
00:07:55A mystery.
00:07:56Like when you don't know the sex of your unborn baby.
00:08:00Uh...
00:08:00Baby, I don't know.
00:08:01I don't know.
00:08:02Just put the mask on, all right?
00:08:05Sure, Nathan.
00:08:06Whatever Bellarm wants.
00:08:08Curtain in five.
00:08:09Bye.
00:08:10Thank you, five.
00:08:18Hey, girly.
00:08:19How's my favorite client?
00:08:21And yes, I tell all my clients they're my favorite.
00:08:24But with you, I mean it.
00:08:26I'm at the Bellarm Fashion Show.
00:08:28Nathan wants me to fill in for Amber.
00:08:29That's great.
00:08:30This could be your big break.
00:08:31Not great.
00:08:33Amber is pregnant with Nathan's child.
00:08:35And is out with morning sickness.
00:08:37Oh my god.
00:08:38Oh my god!
00:08:40Yeah, I know.
00:08:45Also, I got married this morning to someone that I just met.
00:08:51Girl, I have to ask.
00:08:53Are you having a psychotic episode or something?
00:08:56Maybe.
00:08:57Okay, listen.
00:08:58Nathan wants me to wear this ridiculous mask.
00:09:02He says that the client wants it, but I know it's because he just doesn't want me in the spotlight.
00:09:06Dad, as your friend and manager, I won't let him get away with it.
00:09:10Don't worry.
00:09:12I have a plan.
00:09:13But I'm going to need your help.
00:09:16Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this year's annual Bellarm Jewelry Show.
00:09:23Finally, it was Emma's moment to shine.
00:09:35Julius, Bellarm's founder himself.
00:09:37I hope everything's to your liking, sir.
00:09:40Nathan, why is Amber wearing that god-oven mask?
00:09:43Oh, you thought it would add, like, this nice...
00:09:47Oh, see, I don't pay you to think.
00:09:49This better go good, Nathan, or your head is going to roll.
00:09:53Bellarm is thrilled to present the star of our spring collection, the crown bracelet.
00:10:00Sorry, folks.
00:10:02I'm not sure what's going on.
00:10:03Our model Amber was supposed to be wearing the...
00:10:06Nathan, where is my bracelet?
00:10:10This stunning piece was designed by our founder, Julius Durand.
00:10:19Her beloved daughter, and worn in an unconventional, yet memorable style.
00:10:25But then, something caught Emma's eye.
00:10:27A face in the crowd, but not just any face.
00:10:36Then, disaster struck.
00:10:40I knew it.
00:10:54You're an imposter.
00:10:55Somebody get this imposter off my stage.
00:10:56She broke the crown bracelet.
00:10:58I'm sorry, I didn't mean to.
00:11:00It was an accident.
00:11:03Who the hell do you think you are?
00:11:06That's Emma Miller.
00:11:07She used to be a hot model until her career tanked a few years back.
00:11:10Let me rephrase.
00:11:11What is she doing on my stage?
00:11:13Where is the girl that I hired?
00:11:15Amber fell ill at the last minute.
00:11:18Emma must have snuck in wearing the mask.
00:11:20Why, I wouldn't be surprised if she poisoned Amber to steal the spotlight.
00:11:24Oh, you begged me to take over, you lying...
00:11:27I'm not!
00:11:28Amber, I should have you arrested.
00:11:32You are ruined.
00:11:33Your career is over.
00:11:36Well, the career that's ending today is yours, Julius.
00:11:41Unless you change your tone, I'm back away from Miss Miller.
00:11:45Now.
00:11:47Eric.
00:11:47Mr. Roberts, my apologies, sir.
00:11:51Clearly, your manners are as polished as your tacky jewelry.
00:11:57If you would be so kind as to come with me.
00:11:59I'm sorry, Eric, was it?
00:12:02You can call me Mr. Roberts.
00:12:05Kaleidoscope Entertainment, CEO.
00:12:07Show some respect, nitwit.
00:12:11This is Kaleidoscope.
00:12:13They could fly global 20 times over.
00:12:20Miss Miller.
00:12:22He's so kind as to join.
00:12:25Wait a minute.
00:12:27Hey, baby, Emma!
00:12:29Hey.
00:12:31Do you know this guy?
00:12:32What?
00:12:33Are you jealous?
00:12:34I've long been a fan of Miss Miller's career.
00:12:39I'd like to see her succeed.
00:12:41Unlike some people.
00:12:44Let's go.
00:12:47Let's go.
00:12:53You will be hearing from my lawyers.
00:13:04You just swooped in there and snapped your fingers.
00:13:09Hey.
00:13:10What are husbands for?
00:13:11Oh, my God.
00:13:13You're my husband.
00:13:14And I'm your wife.
00:13:17I'm...
00:13:17I ruined the fashion show.
00:13:20The media is going to have a field day.
00:13:22Nathan is going to destroy me.
00:13:23They will do nothing of the sort.
00:13:26I meant what I said in there.
00:13:28I really want to see your career flourish.
00:13:32Are you real?
00:13:34Were you made in some kind of, like, perfect man lab?
00:13:38Trust me.
00:13:39I'm far from perfect.
00:13:42We all have our secrets.
00:13:45Oh.
00:13:46It was alright.
00:13:47It was alright.
00:13:48Emma suddenly realized that her fairy tale wedding might be over unless she acted.
00:13:55Eric, there's something that you should know about me.
00:13:57Emma Miller.
00:14:00Grew up in Ohio.
00:14:02Promising modeling career until two years ago when your idiot fiancé made a bad business decision.
00:14:08Bachelor's degree.
00:14:09And it's a charity.
00:14:11Even though you're broke.
00:14:13And you have a cat.
00:14:15Named Daisy.
00:14:16Okay, how did you know?
00:14:17I had my assistant run a thorough background check on you.
00:14:21You were not one of the women from the pre-approved list.
00:14:24I'm really sorry.
00:14:25You were just...
00:14:25You were there and you needed a wife.
00:14:27And I was devastated.
00:14:28Emma.
00:14:29It's okay.
00:14:30I knew right away.
00:14:33And I'm glad.
00:14:34You are?
00:14:35I could never end up with somebody that my father approves of.
00:14:40Some stuffy aristocrat with...
00:14:43No personality, poor manners, poor manners, and even worse breath.
00:14:46But Emma, you are a gift.
00:14:55Sorry, it's my manager.
00:14:57It's fine.
00:14:59You can take it.
00:15:04How bad is it?
00:15:06This just in, Bellarm show spiraled out of control when former model Emma Miller went full stolen identity and replaced Amber Lee, Global Entertainment's top model.
00:15:26Although, she did end up breaking a priceless bracelet, whoops, she also absolutely served.
00:15:38She is in her queen era and we are here for it.
00:15:43Oh, are you seeing this?
00:15:45Not now, babe.
00:15:46I need to think.
00:15:48Emma is blowing up.
00:15:50The media is taking her side.
00:15:52That was supposed to be my moment.
00:15:54Uh-huh.
00:15:54This is humiliating me.
00:15:57Us.
00:15:58She probably broke that bracelet on purpose.
00:16:01We can't let her get away with this.
00:16:03What do you want me to do?
00:16:05That night, Eric brought Emma to the honeymoon suite of the most lavish hotel in the city.
00:16:11This room is incredible.
00:16:13It's bigger than my last apartment.
00:16:15Well, I hope you don't mind the honeymoon suite.
00:16:18My father has people watching my every move, so I need to make the marriage look legit.
00:16:23So you can be the CEO of Kaleidoscope?
00:16:26That's right.
00:16:26It is all my father talks about.
00:16:31You know, frankly, I don't have any interest in the family business.
00:16:36Okay, well, I say if you don't love it, then don't do it.
00:16:39Is that right?
00:16:40Weren't you the one that was about to marry their cheating fiancé before I showed up?
00:16:48I'm sorry, that came out wrong.
00:16:50No, you're right.
00:16:52I love Nathan despite the way you treated me, and in return, he...
00:16:58Oh, my God, I'm such an idiot.
00:16:59No, no, no, no.
00:17:00You...
00:17:01You are not an idiot.
00:17:04You're incredible.
00:17:06You're gorgeous.
00:17:08Brave.
00:17:09Maybe a little impulsive.
00:17:10He is a fool for letting you go.
00:17:16I would never let something like that happen.
00:17:20I'm going to go take a shower.
00:17:32A very cold shower.
00:17:34Wait, uh...
00:17:42Just wait a second.
00:17:44What?
00:17:44What's wrong?
00:17:45Are you okay?
00:17:46No, this is great.
00:17:47I mean, this is crazy hot, and you're perfect.
00:17:50It's just...
00:17:51It's okay.
00:17:53You can tell me.
00:17:54Is it my breath?
00:17:55No.
00:17:55Um...
00:17:56I'm...
00:17:58I've never...
00:18:01This would be your first time.
00:18:06Oh.
00:18:07Wow.
00:18:08You're a famous model.
00:18:10You have a fiancé.
00:18:11I just assumed that...
00:18:12Nathan's the only man I've ever been in a serious relationship with.
00:18:16And he was the one who said that he always wanted to wait until marriage, and I always thought it was a religious thing, but...
00:18:22Turns out he wasn't waiting.
00:18:24He just...
00:18:25Didn't want to be with me.
00:18:27That guy is an idiot.
00:18:31And you have nothing that you need to worry about.
00:18:34I mean, I want to.
00:18:35I mean, believe me, I do.
00:18:36It's just that all this is happening so fast.
00:18:39I mean, God, I don't even know your middle name.
00:18:42It's okay.
00:18:42I am in no rush.
00:18:47We have all the time in the world.
00:18:54It's Tucker.
00:18:55By the way.
00:18:57Hmm.
00:18:58Eric Tucker Roberts.
00:19:00I know.
00:19:01I know.
00:19:02It's a family name.
00:19:04Emma and Eric spent the whole night talking, kissing, and getting closer.
00:19:09The whole thing felt like a dream.
00:19:12I don't know.
00:19:13Ah, it's a family name.
00:19:14I know.
00:19:14Sorry.
00:19:15I didn't want to wake you, but I thought that you might be hungry.
00:19:18I don't know.
00:19:18It's a family name.
00:19:19I'm sorry.
00:19:20I don't know.
00:19:21I can't talk to you.
00:19:21I don't know.
00:19:21Eric?
00:19:38Sorry, I didn't want to wake you, but I thought that you might be hungry.
00:19:42Oh, I have your espresso.
00:19:46Here.
00:19:51It's Nathan.
00:19:55Surprised it took him this long.
00:19:57Should I answer?
00:19:58I've got a few words for that guy.
00:20:00Okay, thanks, but I can't have you fighting all my battles for me.
00:20:05Suit yourself.
00:20:08What do you want?
00:20:09Emma!
00:20:10So good to hear your voice, babe.
00:20:12Wish I could say the same.
00:20:14Where the hell are you?
00:20:15You disappeared after the whole Bellarm fiasco.
00:20:17You mean after you threw me under the bus and tried to ruin my career?
00:20:21Listen, babe.
00:20:25I swear.
00:20:26I know that now.
00:20:28Everything's a mess.
00:20:30I'm sorry.
00:20:31I just want a chance to make things right.
00:20:33Please, Emma.
00:20:34I have to see you.
00:20:35You're still my fiancé after all.
00:20:36Yeah, about that.
00:20:37What's that supposed to mean?
00:20:38It means that we should discuss some things.
00:20:40I mean, okay.
00:20:41Let's meet up and talk.
00:20:42And we go out to a nice dinner.
00:20:43Just like old times.
00:20:44What do you say?
00:20:45Fine, I'll see you tonight.
00:20:46Fine, I'll see you tonight.
00:20:47Thank you for coming.
00:20:48I hope you're hungry.
00:21:06Chef, he's been cooking up a storm.
00:21:10I hope you're hungry. Chef, he's been cooking up a storm.
00:21:14You hired a private chef?
00:21:15Best in the city. He comes highly recommended.
00:21:17Only the best for you, my love.
00:21:23I'm having the chef prepare your favorite. Don't you worry.
00:21:27May I?
00:21:29So, where's Amber? I thought she'd be staying here.
00:21:32They are keeping her overnight in the hospital for observation.
00:21:35Really? Gosh, I hope she pulls through. What's her diagnosis?
00:21:40I think she has a growth of some kind.
00:21:42Yeah, definitely some kind of growth.
00:21:45You know, I have a feeling that she'll get better in nine months.
00:21:52Listen, babe.
00:21:55Sorry I pushed the wedding.
00:21:58I got so caught up in work, I lost sight of what's important.
00:22:02Really?
00:22:04Amber got in my head, but you're my priority.
00:22:07Your stake, sir.
00:22:09Steak?
00:22:12Sure. Your favorite.
00:22:14Five years, Nathan.
00:22:16We were together for five years.
00:22:19And?
00:22:20I'm a vegetarian.
00:22:22Are you sure?
00:22:24And for the lovely lady, spaghetti pomodoro.
00:22:29That's not right.
00:22:29She ordered a steak.
00:22:31No, this is my favorite meal.
00:22:33How did you know?
00:22:34Courtesy of Mr. Roberts.
00:22:37He'd like to pay for tonight's dinner and sends his congratulations on your wedding.
00:22:42I guess it's the least he could do.
00:22:44I'll live a little early.
00:22:46I'm not even married yet.
00:22:48He's talking about our wedding.
00:22:49Hmm?
00:22:49It was a mistake coming here.
00:22:53Emma, wait, wait.
00:22:57My life is a wreck.
00:22:58Global entertainment is going up in flames.
00:23:00How is that my problem?
00:23:02You dug your own grave.
00:23:03Please.
00:23:03I need you to put out a statement saying the whole go-on thing was your idea.
00:23:08That you broke the bracelet to get attention.
00:23:11Absolutely not.
00:23:12God, I am so sick of taking the blame for your mistakes.
00:23:16You have manipulated me enough.
00:23:18Goodbye, Nathan.
00:23:21Blah, blah, blah.
00:23:22I don't want to hear that.
00:23:23No.
00:23:24Hmm.
00:23:25Uh, I'm going to have to call you back.
00:23:30Here.
00:23:31Oh, God.
00:23:36What is that?
00:23:37Irish coffee.
00:23:38Without the coffee.
00:23:40What happened?
00:23:42Nathan.
00:23:43Just when I thought that he couldn't sink any lower.
00:23:45I never liked that guy.
00:23:48So what's the plan?
00:23:49Well, Nathan wants me to put out a statement about what really happened at the Bellam show,
00:23:54so that's exactly what we're going to do.
00:23:58Stop the presses.
00:23:59We have just received a jaw-dropping statement from Emma Miller's manager,
00:24:05claiming that Global Entertainment forced Emma to stand in for Amber Lee on numerous occasions.
00:24:14Then, digitally editing the pictures to make it look like Amber did all the work.
00:24:21Shameless.
00:24:21Emma, you are a clever woman.
00:24:25They also claim that Nathan Davis of Global Entertainment has been having an affair with Amber,
00:24:32cheating on his fiancée, Emma.
00:24:35Hey, calm down.
00:24:43Useless.
00:24:44I, uh, I have had it.
00:24:46Nathan.
00:24:48What else do you, I just, I tried to convince Emma, but I can't control her.
00:24:52What else do you want from me?
00:24:53I can't.
00:24:54Nothing.
00:24:59I'm tired of watching you fail.
00:25:03It's my turn now.
00:25:07That night, when Emma returned to the honeymoon suite,
00:25:11she was stunned to find a gorgeous array of flowers from Eric.
00:25:14But little did Emma know, her luck was about to run out.
00:25:23Hello, Emma.
00:25:25Amber, how did you get in here?
00:25:28Oh, this little game has gone on far too long.
00:25:33I'm here to discuss the details of your unconditional surrender.
00:25:37I already told Nathan I'm not going to take the blame for the mess that you two caused.
00:25:41Yes, you are.
00:25:43You will go on live television to admit that you lied about everything.
00:25:48That you took my place and broke that bracelet on purpose.
00:25:53All in a desperate attempt to kickstart your failing career.
00:25:59And if I refuse?
00:26:01Global Enterprise will sue you and your little manager for breach of contract.
00:26:08But you can't do that.
00:26:11Lisa didn't even do anything wrong.
00:26:13She didn't?
00:26:14Because you both worked for Global and you leaked confidential information.
00:26:21And if that doesn't work, then we'll go for slander.
00:26:25Point being, I'll win.
00:26:28Why?
00:26:30Why are you doing this to me?
00:26:32Isn't it enough that you took my fiancé?
00:26:34I guess I just like to take out the trash.
00:26:38You're sick.
00:26:40You know, you two really deserve each other.
00:26:43Oh, you're just upset that you can't keep a man happy.
00:26:48You're pathetic.
00:26:50That's why Nathan chose me to carry his child.
00:26:55And Eric will get bored of you within a few days.
00:26:58And kick you to the curb too?
00:27:00Like garbage.
00:27:01Well, this was fun.
00:27:03I will see you at the press conference.
00:27:06That night, Emma went to her friend Lisa for comfort.
00:27:10Too embarrassed and heartbroken to see Eric.
00:27:15You know I'll stand by you no matter what.
00:27:18You don't have to do this.
00:27:20Yes, I do.
00:27:21I can't have them ruin your career too.
00:27:28Eric again?
00:27:28He wants to know where I went.
00:27:33Why don't you just talk to him?
00:27:35I'm sure he could help.
00:27:36I can't.
00:27:37I can't let him see me like this.
00:27:41I was right.
00:27:42I'm pathetic.
00:27:44And I can't keep expecting him to fight all my battles for him.
00:27:48You know what?
00:27:49You look a mess.
00:27:50Why don't you go get cleaned up and I will make you drink.
00:27:53Hey, listen.
00:28:03We don't know each other, but we both care about Emma.
00:28:07And well...
00:28:08She needs you.
00:28:11You don't have money for this being.
00:28:14I know.
00:28:14She's the show of my mom.
00:28:15You showed up.
00:28:17Ha!
00:28:17Oh, how the mighty tables have crumbled.
00:28:20What does that even mean?
00:28:21It means you were...
00:28:24No, I'm the one.
00:28:26Don't hurt yourself, darling.
00:28:27Well, go ahead.
00:28:32Gloat.
00:28:33You know, I would.
00:28:34But I'm feeling a little tired.
00:28:37Being pregnant can be such hard work.
00:28:40Not that you would know.
00:28:43Okay, so...
00:28:44How are we going to do this?
00:28:46I'm going to need you to stick to the script.
00:28:49Word for word.
00:28:53Fine.
00:28:55Whatever.
00:28:56Let's do this.
00:28:56Right this way, yes, sweetie.
00:28:59Emma bravely took the stage, ready to lie and publicly admit wrongdoing in order to save her friend, Lisa.
00:29:06Hello.
00:29:08My name is Emma Miller.
00:29:10I'm here to admit that...
00:29:12Stop!
00:29:14Emma's heart skipped a beat when she saw her husband, Eric, in the crowd.
00:29:18You don't need to do this, Emma.
00:29:27Yes, you do.
00:29:30It means the world to me that you're here, Eric.
00:29:33But...
00:29:33This is my battle.
00:29:35I take full responsibility for the Bellown fiasco.
00:29:49It was my idea and mine alone to impersonate Amber and steal the spotlight.
00:29:55I'm truly sorry.
00:29:59Just to be clear, none of this was my, uh, global entertainment's fault.
00:30:04It was all Emma.
00:30:08Well, now I'll take any questions.
00:30:09Right here, Ms. Miller, Ms. Miller, right here, Ms. Miller, right here, right here, right here.
00:30:13Uh, how about, uh, how about you?
00:30:15Is it true that you and billionaire playboy Eric Roberts are an item?
00:30:20Next question.
00:30:20Is it...
00:30:21Stop, stop.
00:30:22Next question.
00:30:23Stop, stop.
00:30:24Does anyone have a good question?
00:30:25Yeah, right, right, right.
00:30:27I'm getting reports that you and Mr. Roberts have been holed up in a honeymoon suite for
00:30:36days, and that this is all in response to your fiancé Nathan's infidelity.
00:30:43Care to comment?
00:30:46I, um...
00:30:46Okay, no, no, no, no, stop it.
00:30:50Stop asking questions about Emma's love life.
00:30:54She sabotaged me, you idiots.
00:30:56How are you not seeing this?
00:30:59She's the villain.
00:31:01This, this is about me, okay?
00:31:04I am the star, and I am...
00:31:06Oh, watch out!
00:31:08Oh!
00:31:09What will happen to Amber and her unborn child?
00:31:12Will Emma come out on top, or will Nathan continue to torture her?
00:31:16Can Emma and Eric find happiness?
00:31:21Emma entered the hospital, escorted only by Nathan's assistant.
00:31:24She would have to face Amber without the support of her own team.
00:31:29Gary, Amber's assistant, was guarding the door.
00:31:32So you're here to apologize, he said, looking her up and down with a sneer.
00:31:37You'll just have to wait.
00:31:39Amber's resting.
00:31:40Emma looked Gary straight in the eyes.
00:31:42With a deceptively calm voice, she said,
00:31:46How dare you talk to me like that?
00:31:49Before he could respond, Amber called out from the room.
00:31:53Is that Emma?
00:31:54Come in, Emma!
00:31:55Amber was annoyed with Gary.
00:31:57Right now was not the time to be rude to her.
00:32:00And she still had the power of her family behind her,
00:32:03even if they no longer paid as much attention to her as they had when she was famous.
00:32:07Emma held her head high and walked into the room, not sparing another glance for Gary.
00:32:14Amber, how are you?
00:32:16Nathan told me we're going to film a live broadcast.
00:32:18Isn't that exciting, Emma?
00:32:20I'm so happy to help you show the world how sorry you are.
00:32:24Emma hesitated for a moment.
00:32:26She honestly couldn't believe how shameless Amber was.
00:32:29She was almost as bad as Nathan.
00:32:31They all knew he had asked Emma to fill in at the Bellamy show.
00:32:36But they were all still trying to pretend that it had been Emma's idea.
00:32:41We already prepared this scene, Gary said.
00:32:44In just a moment, the doctor will come in to change Amber's bandages.
00:32:47You'll have the opportunity to show how sorry you are by helping Amber wash her feet.
00:32:53That's enough, Emma snapped.
00:32:55We all know what really happened.
00:32:57Don't you think it's time we stop pretending you're innocent?
00:33:01Emma?
00:33:01What are you talking about?
00:33:03I don't understand, said Amber, opening her eyes wide.
00:33:08I can't believe my ears.
00:33:10If it wasn't for Nathan, I wouldn't put up with this.
00:33:13You know all this is your doing.
00:33:16Emma, it's bad enough you won't apologize to me.
00:33:20Do you have to be mean to me when I've done nothing wrong?
00:33:23Amber really was a good actor, even managing to look hurt as she maintained her innocence.
00:33:29Apologize to you?
00:33:32I'm never going to apologize to you.
00:33:34I have nothing to apologize for, Emma said.
00:33:38Unfortunately, she didn't realize that Gary was recording the whole scene.
00:33:42He immediately posted the video online with an attention-grabbing tagline.
00:33:48Attention-seeking disgraced model declares, I'm never going to apologize to you.
00:33:53In an instant, the wave of hate rose again, ready to come crashing down on Emma.
00:34:00Gary kept recording as Emma left the room.
00:34:03This time, Emma really has gone too far.
00:34:06Amber summoned up tears for the camera.
00:34:09Not only did she refuse to apologize, she even had the nerve to say it was all my fault.
00:34:16And that was when the war between the models really sparked off.
00:34:21Global quickly released a statement, apologizing to the public and implying that they intended
00:34:26to release Emma from their contract with her.
00:34:29No one would have believed that Emma's career could possibly recover from that last devastating blow.
00:34:36But just as it seemed that things could never get better, a collection of photos surfaced online
00:34:43with a caption, no apology necessary, Emma was wronged.
00:34:48The photo showed Amber and Nathan embracing and kissing passionately in Amber's hospital bed
00:34:53with Amber wearing a skimpy hospital gown.
00:34:56The text posted with the photos exposed the whole story of Amber and Nathan cheating on Emma
00:35:02for months and manipulating her into filling in for Amber.
00:35:06And just like that, the truth was out.
00:35:10Amber and Nathan's intimate photos spread everywhere, along with the truth that Emma had acted honorably
00:35:17all along.
00:35:18Public opinion swung back 180 again.
00:35:22Emma, who had given up her career for love, had never once tried to make excuses for herself.
00:35:29She was so noble that she'd even taken full responsibility for the Bellamy incident.
00:35:34The tables had turned once again, but Amber did not know it yet.
00:35:39She was in her hospital room in the middle of yet another interview.
00:35:44Just as she was saying how she actually felt sorry for Emma, the reporter's phone dinged.
00:35:49Miss Lee, she said, how do you explain these photos?
00:35:54Amber's face turned pale.
00:35:56What are those?
00:35:57She asked.
00:35:58These appear to be intimate photos of you and Nathan Davis.
00:36:02Do you want me to go into more detail about what you're doing in the photos?
00:36:06Amber froze.
00:36:07A moment ago, she had everyone's sympathy.
00:36:11Now, everyone knew she had seduced someone else's fiancé.
00:36:15Her mind went blank.
00:36:16How could you possibly get out of this situation?
00:36:20No, it's all fake.
00:36:22This must be part of Emma's plan.
00:36:23Don't film me anymore.
00:36:25Just get out.
00:36:26Go!
00:36:27Miss Lee, the reporter said.
00:36:29Just when I thought I'd seen everything in the entertainment industry, you've still
00:36:33managed to shock me.
00:36:35I'm gonna tell you this.
00:36:36There is still some justice in the world.
00:36:39I'm never going to write another negative word about Emma Miller.
00:36:43Amber began trembling.
00:36:44As soon as the reporters left, she called Nathan.
00:36:47Nathan, have you seen the photos?
00:36:50What should we do?
00:36:51It's just some photos.
00:36:53Don't panic.
00:36:53I'm working on a solution.
00:36:55He responded calmly.
00:36:56But inside, he wasn't calm at all.
00:37:00Not only was Amber's future at risk, the whole of Global was in trouble as well.
00:37:05And perhaps worst of all, he realized, he could lose Emma forever.
00:37:10Emma must be behind all this, Amber said shrilly.
00:37:14Well, maybe if you'd been nicer to her, this wouldn't have happened.
00:37:18Nathan answered angrily and hung up.
00:37:21He tried to call Emma right away, but her phone kept ringing out to voicemail.
00:37:26Emma was holding her phone and watching it ring.
00:37:28She was imagining how anxious Nathan must be, and she decided to let him stew a little longer.
00:37:35Emma, I'm outside the back entrance.
00:37:37She hadn't let Eric's call go to voicemail.
00:37:41The second she heard his deep voice, all her uneasiness fled.
00:37:46As she got in the car, her phone continued to ring and ring, but she ignored it and threw it into the back seat.
00:37:53You're not going to pick up? Eric asked, turning his handsome face to her.
00:37:58You already know the answer, Emma smirked.
00:38:01She planned to make Nathan look for her all night long.
00:38:06Eric stopped talking and focused on the road.
00:38:08Meanwhile, Emma focused on the birthmark on his earlobe.
00:38:12It made him look like he was born with an earring, giving him a slightly evil and dangerous aura.
00:38:18Why are you looking at me like that? He asked.
00:38:21Is there dirt on my face?
00:38:23Emma reached out for Eric's arm.
00:38:26Before we go to our new home, could you come with me somewhere?
00:38:29Of course, but after that, are you interested in finishing what we started last night?
00:38:35Eric's tone was casual, but Emma couldn't hide her nervousness.
00:38:40She wasn't sure she felt as confident as she had the previous night.
00:38:44Eric didn't pressure her, though.
00:38:46He just continued to drive and enjoy the touch of her hand on his arm.
00:38:50At Emma's request, they headed to a park known for its beautiful cherry blossom trees and wonderful restaurant.
00:38:58Emma and Nathan had met at the park frequently, or at least had often made plans to meet there.
00:39:04Finally answering Nathan's call, she said,
00:39:06I'm heading to the cherry blossom park.
00:39:08Meet me under our favorite tree as soon as you can.
00:39:11I'm on my way, Nathan said immediately.
00:39:14Even though he was having an affair with Amber, he had never intended to stop seeing Emma.
00:39:20Where would he find another woman who was so easy to manipulate?
00:39:24He appreciated her loyalty, her family background, and her easygoing nature.
00:39:29He would be foolish to let her go.
00:39:32Emma hung up and looked at Eric.
00:39:34I have no love left for Nathan, she said.
00:39:37Without a word, he patted the seat beside him, gesturing for Emma to sit.
00:39:43The two of them looked out the window at the scenery below.
00:39:46Not long after, an anxious figure appeared beneath her favorite cherry blossom tree.
00:39:51Nathan had arrived.
00:39:53She had stood under that tree so many times, naively waiting all day for him to show up.
00:40:00Most of the time, she had waited in vain.
00:40:03She couldn't believe how badly she let him treat her.
00:40:06He had stood her up, toyed with her, and then betrayed her.
00:40:11But now, it was his turn to suffer.
00:40:14Will this make you feel better?
00:40:16Eric asked as the two of them continued to look at the sad figure below.
00:40:21It's a start.
00:40:21I want him to experience everything he made me go through.
00:40:26The big things and the small ones.
00:40:28With long, powerful fingers, Eric reached for Emma's chin.
00:40:33Turning her face to his, he saw a woman who was delicate on the outside, but had an inner core of steel.
00:40:41I ordered foie gras, she said.
00:40:43The waiter said it was quite good.
00:40:45Eric released her from his grasp and let out a surprise smile.
00:40:49How did you know that I liked that?
00:40:50I have my ways, she said.
00:40:54Emma gestured for the waiter to start serving.
00:40:56Let's eat while we chat.
00:40:58Nathan remained standing along under the tree while Emma and Eric enjoyed their meal and their glances.
00:41:05She might look unassuming, but she isn't weak, he thought.
00:41:09Time passed quickly for the couple as Nathan continued to wait outside.
00:41:14He kept calling Emma, but she had turned her phone off.
00:41:17Finally, the two finished their meal.
00:41:21Eric took a last glance down at Nathan and asked,
00:41:24Do you want to continue watching him wait?
00:41:26No.
00:41:27I want you to help me move into your house.
00:41:30Eric paid the bill, escorted Emma out through the side door, and drove her to her home.
00:41:35She'd asked for five minutes alone in the house to remove all traces of her relationship with Nathan.
00:41:42To be honest, there wasn't much.
00:41:44Nathan had never left any of his belongings there.
00:41:47While she packed, Eric looked around.
00:41:50He found a huge photo in the living room of Emma receiving a modeling trophy.
00:41:54If she hadn't retreated from the industry, he thought, she would have been an international superstar by now.
00:42:01A few minutes later, she emerged from her bedroom with a teddy bear and a small bag.
00:42:06I'm ready.
00:42:08You don't want anything else?
00:42:10No, let's leave the memories behind.
00:42:13Eric took the bag and the teddy bear and placed them on the sofa.
00:42:16He said,
00:42:17Let's leave the rest for when we get home.
00:42:20But for now, has my kiss helped you to make some better final memories here?
00:42:25Back at the park, Nathan waited for four hours.
00:42:29He had planned to stay all night if that's what it took.
00:42:32But then Amber called.
00:42:34Nathan, where are you?
00:42:36I'm waiting outside your house.
00:42:37I need you.
00:42:38Why are those photos of us still all over the web?
00:42:41I'm going to be destroyed.
00:42:43Nathan rushed home.
00:42:44Seeing Amber standing pitifully on one foot outside his door, he couldn't help but run to her.
00:42:51I won't let you be destroyed.
00:42:53And I won't let Global be destroyed.
00:42:55Nathan, you're all I have.
00:42:58Don't leave me and the baby.
00:43:00Nathan tried his best to comfort and reassure her.
00:43:03That night, he ordered his staff to release a statement saying that the pictures of the two of them
00:43:08that had been posted earlier in the day were misleading.
00:43:11The truth, so the statement said, was that Amber had been standing on one foot due to her injury and had lost her balance.
00:43:19She had fallen into Nathan's arms and they had landed on the bed together.
00:43:24After Global's PR team released their statement, Nathan paid a few social influencers to post glowing reviews of his company and of Amber.
00:43:35Over the next three days, he contacted everyone he could think of to clean up Amber's image and to cast blame on Emma.
00:43:42He could only hope that the public would soon forget his latest scandal and Amber would be able to return to work.
00:43:49His goal was to position Amber to win the Top 10 Model Award and then announce she would be leaving the country to study.
00:43:57She could have her child away from the prying eyes of the public.
00:44:01Nathan really was infatuated with Amber, so he was willing to go to great lengths to make this plan work.
00:44:08And once she was acknowledged as a top model, she would be very profitable for global entertainment.
00:44:15Emma's manager read through the latest global press release with a shake of her head.
00:44:19She'd come over to Emma's apartment to plan their next move, but was surprised to find that Emma wasn't home.
00:44:27Feeling confused, she called Emma.
00:44:29Where are you?
00:44:31Emma had just started filling the tub at Eric's house.
00:44:34She laughed and said,
00:44:36I haven't had the chance to tell you.
00:44:38I moved.
00:44:39Where did you move to?
00:44:41Does Nathan know?
00:44:42Emma turned around and looked at Eric, who had just entered the bathroom.
00:44:46Not realizing she was on the phone, he said in that deep voice of his,
00:44:51Is it bath time yet?
00:44:53On the other side of the line, Lisa heard the voice and asked in disbelief,
00:44:58Who are you with?
00:44:59Are you safe?
00:45:00Is someone taking advantage of your situation?
00:45:03Beginning to sound frantic, she said,
00:45:05You don't need to rely on some strange man to take care of you.
00:45:09Tell me where you are and I'll come get you right now.
00:45:11Emma didn't know what to say.
00:45:13She put her phone on mute and said,
00:45:15My manager seems to think I need help.
00:45:18I'd like to talk with her in person and explain what's going on.
00:45:22Do you trust her completely?
00:45:24Eric had already found out quite a lot about Lisa.
00:45:27He knew that she was passionate and loyal, but scatterbrained at times.
00:45:32Of course.
00:45:34Then let me send someone to pick her up and bring her here.
00:45:37Emma thought about it carefully and then told Lisa she would send a car for her.
00:45:41Lisa paced back and forth while she waited.
00:45:45What on earth was going on?
00:45:47Had Emma willingly gone off with some other man?
00:45:50Was it someone in the entertainment industry?
00:45:53Didn't she know how dangerous that was?
00:45:56They all wanted the same thing.
00:45:58One night of fun to be forgotten about the next day.
00:46:02Lisa was fuming by the time Luke, Eric's assistant, arrived.
00:46:06Please get in the car.
00:46:07I'm here to take you to see Emma.
00:46:09If anything has happened to Emma, I will do some serious physical harm to you and your boss, she threatened.
00:46:15Let's not talk about who's going to hurt who.
00:46:18Just get in the car.
00:46:20Lisa glared at Luke as she got in the car and kept glaring throughout the ride,
00:46:25keeping up a steady stream of threats about what would happen if even one hair on Emma's head had been harmed.
00:46:32But as the car approached one of the most expensive streets in Tribeca, Lisa grew silent in shock.
00:46:40Just who the hell is your boss?
00:46:43She said weakly.
00:46:44You'll find out once you get inside, he replied in an annoyed tone.
00:46:49He could have a bit of a temper too.
00:46:51Lisa started to worry.
00:46:53She'd have to be very careful.
00:46:55Whoever lived there probably had a lot of power to go along with their money.
00:46:59Luke escorted Lisa out of the car and led her into the building.
00:47:03She remained quiet as the elevator opened up to a palatial living room where Emma was waiting on the sofa.
00:47:10Even without any makeup, she was stunning, as was the view of Manhattan out the window behind her.
00:47:16Emma, what's going on?
00:47:18You don't really live here, do you?
00:47:21Lisa, there's something I need to tell you, but I don't want you to be upset.
00:47:25Emma motioned Lisa to sit on the sofa next to her.
00:47:28Tell me, do you have a new boyfriend?
00:47:31No, Emma shook her head, holding back a smile.
00:47:35I'm married.
00:47:36After a long pause, Lisa burst out.
00:47:40What did you say?
00:47:41You're married?
00:47:42Who are you married to?
00:47:43What are you talking about?
00:47:46Interrupting her barrage of questions, Eric came into the room.
00:47:50Hello, Lisa, he said.
00:47:52To her surprise, he walked over to Emma, leaned over affectionately, and whispered gently into her ear.
00:47:58I know, she responded.
00:48:00I'll only be about a half an hour.
00:48:02See you later, Lisa, he said, and headed back out of the room.
00:48:05Lisa froze in disbelief.
00:48:08Emma, pinch me.
00:48:09I want to know if I'm dreaming.
00:48:11Are you married to Eric Roberts, the CEO of Kaleidoscope?
00:48:15Um, yeah.
00:48:17For real?
00:48:19Yes, you're not hallucinating.
00:48:21It's really him.
00:48:22My new husband, Emma said.
00:48:24Lisa's mood changed from distress to excitement.
00:48:28Emma, this is such a great surprise.
00:48:30I can't believe it.
00:48:31I'm cured.
00:48:33You're cured?
00:48:34Yes, I'm cured of my hatred for your mystery, man.
00:48:37You totally made the right decision.
00:48:39If you're gonna get married to someone, it shouldn't be to that piece of trash, Nathan.
00:48:44Ooh, when he finds out?
00:48:46God, that'll be so satisfying.
00:48:49I'm not planning to announce my relationship with Eric just yet, Emma explained calmly and
00:48:55confidently.
00:48:55With his help, I know my career could advance by leaps and bounds.
00:49:01But I don't want anyone to say that my success is due to being his wife.
00:49:05Three years ago, I became a top model in New York through my own hard work.
00:49:10I'm confident I can do it again.
00:49:12If you're still willing to help me, then let's do this together.
00:49:16But if you want to move on, I won't pressure you.
00:49:19I'll even help you find another position at a better company.
00:49:22Of course I'll stand by your side.
00:49:24I want to become the manager of the next international supermodel,
00:49:29Lisa replied enthusiastically.
00:49:31But are you planning to stay at Global Entertainment?
00:49:34What do you think?
00:49:36Emma gave Lisa a look, letting her figure out the answer herself.
00:49:41Nathan has used me over and over, and I plan to make him pay.
00:49:46Lisa burst out laughing as she leaned into Emma.
00:49:49Emma, I never knew you could be so sneaky.
00:49:53So what's the next move?
00:49:54Should we release the video?
00:49:56No, let's secure the spokesperson deal first.
00:50:00To be precise, let's take what should have been mine right out of Amber's hands.
00:50:04Afterwards, when Amber's fans are complaining, then we'll release the video.
00:50:09In the meantime, can you help edit the clips from the Bellamy show and post them online?
00:50:14Of course, leave it to me.
00:50:16Lisa was impressed with the changes she was seeing in Emma.
00:50:20Who knew she could be this powerful?
00:50:21The next morning, the war between the two models was already old news,
00:50:27and the rumors about Nathan and Amber had been buried under Global's newest press releases.
00:50:32Interestingly, Emma's straightforward response to the media had an unexpected benefit.
00:50:37She gained a huge number of new fans, who were now searching online for her old appearances and photos.
00:50:45Amber and Nathan had failed to notice that Emma's popularity was on the rise.
00:50:50Her performance with the Crown star during the Bellamy show had been spectacular.
00:50:55Her new fans felt that she should get the recognition she deserved,
00:51:00so they shared her videos online and bombarded Bellamy with fan mail.
00:51:05Based on the fans' reactions, Bellamy's founder, Julius Taylor, began watching the videos of Emma's performance.
00:51:12He was amazed by her beauty and suddenly realized that the model he'd been so angry with was the perfect match for his jewelry.
00:51:21It was like they were made for each other.
00:51:25Now that he had the time to calm down, he realized that Emma's elegance and professionalism were infinitely better for representing the Crown star than Amber had ever been.
00:51:37Ironically, because Emma had admitted wrongdoing, Julius even felt he could now trust her.
00:51:43He called a meeting at Bellamy to discuss changing the spokesperson.
00:51:47After watching the videos, the group reached the only possible conclusion.
00:51:52Emma had to be the next spokesperson.
00:51:55Julius called the head of global entertainment.
00:51:58Mr. Taylor, Nathan said as he answered the phone.
00:52:02Amber has almost completely recovered from her injuries and should be able to represent your company very soon.
00:52:08I'm not calling about that, Mr. Davis.
00:52:11Bellamy has decided to change spokespersons.
00:52:13We would like Emma to step in for Amber, he said.
00:52:17Nathan didn't know how to react.
00:52:20Mr. Taylor, I don't think that's right.
00:52:23We haven't signed the contract yet.
00:52:25If you're not willing to have Emma serve as the spokesperson, we would prefer to cancel this collaboration and work with another company.
00:52:32But we have other models, ones that are more famous than Amber.
00:52:36We only want Emma.
00:52:38Taylor had made up his mind, leaving Nathan with no choice.
00:52:41This deal was supposed to have cleared Amber's path to the top 10 model award.
00:52:47Telling her she was no longer the spokesperson was going to be tricky.
00:52:51The news quickly spread to Lisa, who called Emma right away.
00:52:55Emma!
00:52:56Emma!
00:52:56You got the deal!
00:52:58She yelled over the phone.
00:53:00Don't get ahead of yourself, Lisa.
00:53:02Amber isn't going to just let this deal slip away.
00:53:05News of Bellamy's request to change spokespersons quickly spread throughout the entertainment industry.
00:53:11Eric heard the news and realized that Emma had successfully taken back her position from Amber.
00:53:17It would barely have registered on the radar as an impressive contract for any of his models.
00:53:23But he knew it was a huge deal for Emma.
00:53:26He called her immediately.
00:53:28You did well.
00:53:30I'm very impressed.
00:53:31She laughed and responded.
00:53:33Getting that compliment from you makes me happier than anything else.
00:53:38I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll do next, he said.
00:53:42She simply responded.
00:53:44So am I.
00:53:45But for now, she needed to return to Global and face Amber.
00:53:50Amber was fast asleep at Nathan's home, not yet aware of Bellamy's decision.
00:53:55She'd headed straight to his place from the hospital and demanded his undivided attention all night,
00:54:01refusing to let him call Emma.
00:54:04She was determined not to lose anything that was hers,
00:54:07and especially not to Emma, who always seemed to be waiting just around the corner.
00:54:12She was awoken by her assistant banging on the door.
00:54:16Finally, she reluctantly rolled out of the comfortable bed,
00:54:20pulled a dressing gown around her, and opened the door just a crack.
00:54:23Gary was impatient and flustered.
00:54:26Without speaking, he shoved the door further open with his elbow
00:54:30and held out his phone to show her the screen, already open to the entertainment news.
00:54:35Her first reaction was disbelief.
00:54:39What the hell is this?
00:54:40Bellamy already chose me.
00:54:42They can't go back on it now.
00:54:44Amber, this has already happened.
00:54:47Bellamy called Nathan and personally told him to make Emma the spokesperson,
00:54:50or they would find another company.
00:54:53Gary jabbed his finger at the phone.
00:54:56What did Emma do?
00:54:57How did she make this happen?
00:54:59We're going to Global to talk to Nathan in person, Amber said.
00:55:03She knew that if she just called him, he would say he was too busy to talk to her.
00:55:08Her best option was just to go down to the office and force him to deal with her face to face.
00:55:14Nathan was sitting in his office, feeling wrung out.
00:55:17Bellamy were adamant about signing Emma instead of Amber, and he couldn't lose the deal,
00:55:23but he knew how upset Amber would be.
00:55:26While he was still trying to figure out what he could say to Amber,
00:55:30she showed up at his office in the wheelchair the hospital had provided for her recovery.
00:55:35Nathan, what's going on?
00:55:37How could my deal be going to Emma instead?
00:55:40He bent down awkwardly to hug her.
00:55:42Amber, it's beyond my control, but I promise I'll help you secure an even better deal.
00:55:49She angrily pushed him away.
00:55:51I don't want another deal.
00:55:53You know as well as I do that Julius Taylor's sister is on the judging panel for the Top 10 Model Awards.
00:56:00This deal was really important to me.
00:56:03How could you just hand it over to Emma?
00:56:05She's already stolen you from me.
00:56:07Isn't that enough?
00:56:08Why is she trying to take everything from me like this?
00:56:12If I lose this deal, I'm not going through with your plan to leave the country to have our child,
00:56:17and I won't stay a global either.
00:56:19Don't say that, Amber.
00:56:21We need to stick with what we've planned.
00:56:23You know I'm on your side.
00:56:25Why does she need this deal anyway?
00:56:28As far as she knows, she's about to marry you.
00:56:31I bet you could get her to change your mind if you really tried.
00:56:34Emma's given in to pressure easily enough in the past.
00:56:37Maybe I could convince her to give up the deal with Bellamy, Nathan thought.
00:56:43I'll speak to her.
00:56:44Don't cry, honey.
00:56:45It'll all be okay.
00:56:47Amber reached out for Nathan, sobbing.
00:56:50Just then, Emma knocked on the door.
00:56:53Amber immediately stopped crying and pulled away from Nathan with a fierce, bitter expression on her face.
00:56:59Emma, where were you?
00:57:01Don't you know I was looking for you all night?
00:57:03He asked.
00:57:05Emma glanced at him and then at Amber as Nathan continued.
00:57:08It was all just a misunderstanding between Amber and me, and I've already released a statement to clear it up.
00:57:14You don't need to make such a fuss.
00:57:17Emma knew very well what he meant by looking for her all night.
00:57:21He had obviously searched so hard, he'd ended up searching in his bed with Amber.
00:57:27Otherwise, he would have noticed that she was no longer living at her old place.
00:57:31Calmly, she met his eyes and said,
00:57:34Well, it's too bad that the problem between me and Amber isn't just a misunderstanding.
00:57:40I've helped out covering for her so many times in the past few years, but she turned around and stabbed me in the back the first chance she got.
00:57:49Do you both really think I'm that easy to push around?
00:57:52Emma, Amber was worried and stressed with all the media attention.
00:57:56She did the only thing she thought she could.
00:57:59Emma raised her eyebrows skeptically, but Nathan didn't notice and carried on.
00:58:05Look, that's not the issue right now.
00:58:07That incident is all over.
00:58:09It's water under the bridge.
00:58:10Please, let's forget about it.
00:58:13I have something else I want to talk to you about.
00:58:16I want you to turn down the spokesperson deal with Bellamy.
00:58:19Getting that deal is very important to Amber.
00:58:22You've already stepped away from the spotlight, so you don't need this kind of exposure.
00:58:26He spoke straightforwardly, as if it was already a done deal that Emma would agree.
00:58:32That contract was always meant to be mine, Amber added.
00:58:36Bellamy only suggested you because of my injuries, but as you can see, I'm almost recovered.
00:58:41And besides, you haven't done a show for so long, you probably can't even walk a runway anymore.
00:58:47You don't want to look like some stand-in, do you?
00:58:50That's a bit ironic, you asking that question of me, don't you think?
00:58:55Emma responded coldly.
00:58:57Emma, what's gotten into you?
00:58:59Nathan snapped.
00:59:00If you love me, you won't take this deal.
00:59:03Global needs Amber to win the top 10 model competition as a reputation boost.
00:59:08And the best way for her to win is by signing this deal with Bellamy.
00:59:12Amber laughed to herself.
00:59:14She was confident Emma would do anything for Nathan, even if it meant giving up such a lucrative deal.
00:59:20Nathan, quick, give Bellamy a call, she said.
00:59:23Let them know Emma's too busy planning her wedding and can't take on any new jobs.
00:59:29Nathan nodded, reaching for the phone.
00:59:31But just as he picked it up, Emma stopped him.
00:59:34You're too late.
00:59:35I've already accepted the offer.
00:59:37Emma!
00:59:38Nathan exclaimed in shock.
00:59:40She had never pushed back against any of his decisions before.
00:59:45I spoke to Mr. Taylor this morning, she continued.
00:59:48We're both really looking forward to working together.
00:59:51Emma, I'm the president of Global Entertainment.
00:59:54I make the decisions, not you.
00:59:57Nathan was furious.
00:59:59Why are you insisting on taking Amber's deal?
01:00:03You think this was my idea?
01:00:05Bellamy asked for me and said they would take their business elsewhere unless I stepped up.
01:00:10I took the deal for your sake, so Global wouldn't be left with nothing.
01:00:15You know, I hadn't believed the rumors about you and Amber.
01:00:18But if you'd rather take a loss like that than have me be the spokesperson,
01:00:22then maybe the two of you do have something going on after all.
01:00:26Of course not, he denied hastily.
01:00:29I can't believe you'd say such a thing.
01:00:30It's just that, since we're going to get married and start a family soon,
01:00:35I figured you'd rather not take on any extra professional responsibilities.
01:00:40But Emma wasn't done.
01:00:42Oh, so would you like to try explaining that to Julius Taylor?
01:00:46And what do you mean by saying that I took the deal from Amber?
01:00:50As far as I can tell, she's done all the taking.
01:00:53She's been doing it for years.
01:00:55Amber was getting angry now as well,
01:00:58resenting the accusations and the suggestions that she hadn't earned her own success.
01:01:03Emma, you're the one who stepped out of the limelight.
01:01:06I didn't take anything from you.
01:01:08What did you think was going to happen to your work?
01:01:11That we'd just let it go to another company?
01:01:13Fine, Emma said.
01:01:15You're right.
01:01:16If you can persuade Mr. Taylor to change his mind, I'll step down.
01:01:20Could Emma really be giving in?
01:01:22Nathan was now stuck in a difficult position.
01:01:26Emma was obviously still angry,
01:01:28or else she wouldn't have had the nerve to defy him like she never had before.
01:01:32And he promised Amber that Emma would give her back the deal.
01:01:36But ultimately, it was clear that Bellamy would take their contract somewhere else if they didn't get Emma.
01:01:42In the end, he had to protect the bottom line.
01:01:46Enough.
01:01:47Since Bellamy has requested Emma and Emma has already agreed, we're going with her.
01:01:52But, Nathan, Amber whined.
01:01:55I made my decision, he snapped.
01:01:58It's time for both of you to accept it and leave.
01:02:01Emma, ask Lisa to come in when you go.
01:02:03It was clear that, even though he was left with no choice, he resented being pushed into the decision.
01:02:10Emma had a pretty good idea what Nathan was thinking.
01:02:13But if he expected her to feel bad about hurting his feelings, he was dreaming.
01:02:18Amber followed Emma out of the office, her anger continuing to boil up inside her.
01:02:24But she comforted herself that, even if Emma appeared to be making a comeback right now, she wasn't that popular yet.
01:02:31Amber planned to do everything she could to crush her.
01:02:34As soon as she saw her assistant, Gary, who was waiting in the lobby, she said,
01:02:39I want you to take a few photos of me working hard to recover and post them online.
01:02:44Let's stir up my fans' sympathy and get them to complain that Emma has stolen my deal.
01:02:49If I can't have it, I'm not going to let her take it.
01:02:52Don't you worry, Gary said.
01:02:54I know exactly what to do.
01:02:56Emma found Lisa waiting in her office and said,
01:02:59Nathan wants to talk to you.
01:03:01Don't be too nervous.
01:03:03Nervous?
01:03:03Are you kidding me?
01:03:05Who do you think I am?
01:03:06Lisa rolled her eyes.
01:03:08It's not my first day on the job, you know.
01:03:10If he thinks I'm just some pushover he can tear down, he's in for a shock.
01:03:15She headed into Nathan's office, a fierce expression on her face.
01:03:19She was not going to hold back.
01:03:22Nathan thrust a pile of papers in front of Lisa.
01:03:24I'm terminating your agreement with Global.
01:03:26You need to leave the premises, and you should make preparations to compensate us for breach
01:03:31of contract.
01:03:32Leave?
01:03:33Lisa laughed.
01:03:34Nathan, you must have a bad memory.
01:03:37When I first signed my contract, my salary was clearly stated alongside Emma's appearance
01:03:41fees.
01:03:42With all the work you've let Amber steal from her, I haven't once gotten paid as much as
01:03:47my contract stipulates.
01:03:49And the posts I made were all in Emma's best interests, ultimately benefiting the company.
01:03:54I did nothing wrong.
01:03:56If anyone should be worrying about breach of contract, it's you.
01:04:00You.
01:04:01Nathan couldn't believe his ears.
01:04:04If you weren't afraid of making Global's situation worse, we can always take this to
01:04:08court.
01:04:09I'm fine with that.
01:04:10But you might want to think about the rest of the industry losing trust in your brand.
01:04:15She paused to let her words sink in.
01:04:18Look, Nathan, I obviously won't be staying.
01:04:21But I don't want to leave on bad terms.
01:04:23Let's make this as painless as possible.
01:04:26What do you want?
01:04:28He muttered through gritted teeth.
01:04:30I'll agree to leave Global without a fuss, and you'll let all of this drop.
01:04:34You won't come after me for any kind of compensation, and from now on, we don't owe each other anything.
01:04:40He glared at her angrily, but recognized that this was the only option he had left.
01:04:46Fine.
01:04:46Just leave.
01:04:48I don't want to see you again.
01:04:50Nathan, let me give you a warning.
01:04:52There is no wall thick enough to block out what you've got coming to you.
01:04:57You'll be paying for the way you treated Emma for a very long time.
01:05:00Nathan glared at her as she walked out of the door with the now worthless paperwork he'd based his whole plan on.
01:05:07He grabbed his desk and flipped it over, scattering the contents all over the floor.
01:05:13Instead of leaving the building, Lisa went back to Emma's office, where the two of them celebrated the success of this part of the plan, and set to work plotting their next steps.
01:05:23When Nathan left his office to take a break, they ran straight into each other.
01:05:29Why are you still here?
01:05:30He asked.
01:05:31Emma froze for a moment.
01:05:33Then she replied,
01:05:34I just hired Lisa.
01:05:36Emma, what are you talking about?
01:05:37It's Global's call who will be managing you, not yours.
01:05:41She was driving him crazy.
01:05:44Oh, I didn't hire Lisa to be my manager.
01:05:46I hired her to be my assistant.
01:05:48It's in my contract that I can hire my own assistant, isn't it?
01:05:52Emma smiled sweetly.
01:05:54Lisa has looked after me so well for so long.
01:05:57She's the only person I trust to understand what I need to do a good job.
01:06:02Nathan pulled her aside, out of Lisa's earshot.
01:06:05Emma, what's wrong with you?
01:06:07Are you doing this just to spite me?
01:06:10Not everything is about you, Nathan.
01:06:12But for your information, Lisa is a lot more thoughtful than you and has never accused me of stealing anything from anybody.
01:06:19He looked at her coldly.
01:06:22Emma, you've always supported my career before.
01:06:25I don't understand what's going on.
01:06:28I told you, that whole mess with the crown star was the last time I'll ever take the blame for you or Amber.
01:06:34She remained calm, her voice steady and firm, her eyes completely emotionless.
01:06:41Nathan took a deep breath.
01:06:42If you're really going to be this childish, maybe we should call off our wedding, he hissed.
01:06:49He was sure that this tactic would make Emma apologize and regret ever trying to go up against him.
01:06:55She remained silent for a few moments, allowing him to believe that his threat was sinking in and she would cave.
01:07:02He could never have anticipated the response she was about to give.
01:07:06You don't want to get married anymore?
01:07:08Okay, we won't, Emma said with a pleasant smile.
01:07:12Let's wait until you're not busy.
01:07:14We can talk more later.
01:07:16Nathan was in shock.
01:07:18He reached out and grabbed Emma's shoulder.
01:07:21Don't you love me anymore?
01:07:23What about you?
01:07:24Do you love me?
01:07:26Emma carefully slipped out of his grasp, mindful of her promise to Eric not to get too close to another man.
01:07:32Nathan was stunned into silence.
01:07:35He opened his mouth, but nothing came out.
01:07:37The truth was he had never had any real feelings for Emma.
01:07:41But he wasn't ready to give up his hold over her just yet.
01:07:45How can you even question my love?
01:07:48He finally said.
01:07:49Of course I want to marry you.
01:07:51I just wish you would think a little about all the stress I'm under.
01:07:55It hasn't been easy trying to get Amber into the running for the top 10 model awards.
01:08:00It's frustrating that you can't be more understanding.
01:08:04Emma slowly distanced herself from him, remaining composed.
01:08:09Well, if we're going to get married, you'll have to get used to me.
01:08:13This is who I am from now on.
01:08:15She left him standing there alone as she left the building.
01:08:19Nathan stood still for a while, trying to figure things out.
01:08:23He couldn't understand why Emma's attitude had changed so much.
01:08:27But after some thought, he decided she was just jealous of Amber.
01:08:32He didn't have the energy to chase after her and try and talk things out.
01:08:36After she cools down, she'll get over it, he thought.
01:08:40Besides, he needed to spend some time smoothing things over with Amber, who was still very upset.
01:08:47Emma put Nathan straight out of her mind and decided to hurry home to see Eric.
01:08:51The very thought of seeing him made her heart speed up in excitement.
01:08:56Emma, I'll take you home first so you can recharge, said Lisa.
01:09:00Tomorrow, we're signing the Bellamy contract and then straight off for an out-of-town commercial shoot.
01:09:05Lisa, would you be up for canceling the lease on your apartment and moving into my old home, rent-free?
01:09:12You can go ahead and change the locks.
01:09:14If Nathan asks, you could just say that you've moved in to work more closely with me,
01:09:19and he can't have a key anymore. Tomorrow, I'll sign a new contract with you.
01:09:23That works for me. It'll save me some money, if nothing else.
01:09:27After a pause, Lisa looked at Emma with a smirk.
01:09:30The mighty president of Kaleidoscope. How are things going there?
01:09:35Don't be so nosy, Emma replied, refusing to meet her friend's eyes.
01:09:40When Emma got to Eric's place, he wasn't back yet.
01:09:43She made her way into the kitchen and found his personal chef preparing dinner.
01:09:47Please, let me help, she said.
01:09:49There's no need. I wouldn't want to trouble you, the chef, an amicable middle-aged woman, answered.
01:09:56How about this instead, Emma suggested.
01:09:59Please, let me give you the rest of the day off and I'll cook dinner for Eric tonight.
01:10:04After some persuasion, Emma ushered the chef out of the kitchen and started her own cooking.
01:10:10Eric didn't get home until late at night.
01:10:12Not seeing Emma at first, he followed his nose to the kitchen.
01:10:17He was surprised to see her standing at the stove wearing an apron.
01:10:21After a moment, admiring her long, slender legs, he quietly approached her.
01:10:27Eric, careful, I'm cooking.
01:10:29Don't you want to eat?
01:10:30Mr. Eric Roberts, CEO of Kaleidoscope, can cook?
01:10:35Emma asked, raising her eyebrows.
01:10:37You know, this one time is okay, he said softly, but from now on, no more cooking for you.
01:10:44You shouldn't have to put in all this work, and it would be a tragedy if you scalded yourself.
01:10:49I'm quite capable of taking care of myself in the kitchen, she said playfully, touched by his concern.
01:10:56They continued preparing their dinner together.
01:10:58It turned out that Eric was actually quite an accomplished cook.
01:11:02When the meal was ready, they took a moment to admire the gorgeous spread they'd put together.
01:11:08It felt special, like something not just any couple could do in such perfect sync.
01:11:13As they sat down to enjoy their meal together, Emma said,
01:11:17Tomorrow, I'm headed to Seattle for a commercial shoot.
01:11:20I'm not sure how long the trip will be, but I definitely won't be home tomorrow night.
01:11:25Are you signing the contract with Bellamy tomorrow?
01:11:28Will you be leaving right after that?
01:11:29Yes, Bellamy wants to launch their new product as soon as possible, she said.
01:11:35Eric, I'll need some time, but I know that I can rise to a position that you'll be proud of.
01:11:41I'm already proud of you, but I have no doubt that you can reach the most dizzying heights of the industry,
01:11:48he responded, placing a morsel of food on Emma's plate.
01:11:51Not only was he looking forward to seeing her advance, he was also gleefully anticipating just how miserable Nathan and Amber would be.
01:12:01Emma and Eric, their lives now intertwined, embark on a new chapter.
01:12:07Emma's career takes flight, fueled by ambition and a newfound confidence.
01:12:12But as she ascends the corporate ladder, can she truly leave the past behind?
01:12:18Will Nathan ever truly accept Emma's independence?
01:12:22And what unforeseen challenges await this dynamic duo as they navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and the ever-shifting sands of the entertainment industry?
01:12:32Will Emma's career flourish?
01:12:35Or will the pressures of success strain her relationship with Eric?
01:12:40How will Nathan react to Emma's growing success and her blossoming relationship with Eric?
01:12:45Hey, I'm Emma.
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