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

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