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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.
00:01:59Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Group.
00:02:13Mr. Yates, you know what?
00:02:14I'm not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:16No, ma'am.
00:02:17I just thought you might like a scream today.
00:02:20Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Group.
00:02:25Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:29Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret and why you've married this Ben Harrison fellow.
00:02:35Look, 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.
00:02:45Because what I want is a simple life with Ben.
00:02:50Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Tabitha go.
00:02:54Ma'am, do me a favor and let Toby walk you up to the house.
00:02:56For my sake.
00:03:06Divorce papers, sign it.
00:03:08Sign it.
00:03:16Why?
00:03:17You are not worthy of my son anymore.
00:03:20The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now, especially since it's landed a $100 million contract.
00:03:26And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:27The truth is, Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time. I need a wife who reflects my status.
00:03:38I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:41You, a cleaning woman, handing out million dollar deals. Don't make me laugh.
00:03:48I did. It 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. A 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?
00:04:25Is this why you want a divorce? Because of her?
00:04:28Oh, please. I've spent years building Harrison Group.
00:04:32You're still a cleaner.
00:04:33You just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:35Growing apart?
00:04:39No.
00:04:40No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:46I won't sign.
00:04:49Money is a motivator, isn't it?
00:04:52Ben.
00:04:54Alright.
00:04:55Here.
00:04:56$100,000.
00:04:57Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:04:59$100,000.
00:05:02I 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.
00:05:15This is our active charity tool.
00:05:17Here.
00:05:18A million dollars.
00:05:19Take this.
00:05:20You 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.
00:05:32Since none of you respect me.
00:05:36A cleaning lady threatening us?
00:05:39I'm so scared.
00:05:41Just leave.
00:05:42You already make this house stink.
00:05:43Thank God she's gone.
00:05:44Go to written store.
00:05:49Sir.
00:05:50Laura Lewis' information.
00:05:56She's Ben Harrison's wife.
00:06:01No wonder why she wants to part with him.
00:06:03Actually, sir.
00:06:04Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:05Divorced her?
00:06:06I wonder why she wants to part with them.
00:06:08Actually sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:11Divorced her?
00:06:13Wait a minute.
00:06:15Don't you remember?
00:06:17She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:22Yeah, she's saved our hiding now. Remember?
00:06:26Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a $100 million contract?
00:06:31I don't know.
00:06:33Let's get to the final news.
00:06:37Hey, what are you doing? Let go of me!
00:06:40You attacked Amber. Apologize this instant.
00:06:46Stealing from the Harrisons.
00:06:48We gave you a generous divorce settlement, you refused it, and now you're stealing.
00:06:53She couldn't afford it. You're a thief.
00:06:56That's mine! Give it back!
00:07:04Hey!
00:07:05It's enough!
00:07:08Maura?
00:07:09I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.
00:07:12It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard, but I'm just going through a divorce. You see, it's...
00:07:20Who are you?
00:07:21Boris New Squeeze.
00:07:22Excuse me. Do you know who I am?
00:07:25Is this true? You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son? Shame on you!
00:07:30Mr. Shepard, I...
00:07:31For your information, my name is Brian Shepard. I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:37Oh, please. A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:07:41You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?
00:07:44That's really interesting considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.
00:07:49That's ridiculous. He doesn't look like that. My ring.
00:07:54Jason, give it back to Ms. Lewis.
00:07:56Oh, hey, what are you doing?
00:08:00Laura, let's get you out of here. Now.
00:08:03Hold on a minute, Laura. Who the heck is this man? Have you been sneaking around?
00:08:07It's alright, ma'am. This is none of your business.
00:08:10All rabbed dead bodies. You're not going anywhere until I tell you what's going on.
00:08:15We are the Harrisons. You can't just waltz in here and take her.
00:08:19Harrison, compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody. Now go back.
00:08:22What?
00:08:23Are you saying that is Brian Shepard? That's a lie.
00:08:26Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura. You come back here and explain yourself.
00:08:30Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura.
00:08:35Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the 100 million deal?
00:08:40Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.
00:08:45I don't feel good about going through the signing event.
00:08:48After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?
00:08:52No!
00:08:53No, the event will proceed.
00:08:57Besides, I'll be there.
00:09:01There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura.
00:09:05Who are you, truly?
00:09:07You'll find out, Mr. Shepard.
00:09:12Um, can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:16Mr. Gates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners and we're going to have a meeting, an investment meeting, one week from today.
00:09:29Make sure everyone is there.
00:09:35Because after that meeting, I'm going to reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:41Oh, excellent, Miss Lewis. I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:44Ben Harrison, you're going to know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.
00:09:56After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.
00:10:03Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:07Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:09Security! Get that woman out of here! We don't need cleaners at this event!
00:10:14Why wouldn't I be here? This is a business event, after all.
00:10:19Business? You wouldn't know business if it hit you on the head.
00:10:23A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey. Just 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, do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:37Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:41You don't belong here. Just get out!
00:10:49That's what you get.
00:10:55This contract is mine. To give or take away as I see fit.
00:11:02Don't be ridiculous. This is insane. Who do you think you are?
00:11:06Yeah, put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:08Security! She's lost a mind! This is a disaster!
00:11:12Ben, this 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?
00:11:35You really think ripping up that contract is going to help?
00:11:49You're so silly, Lauren.
00:11:50Oh, please, honey.
00:11:52You 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.
00:12:01And after careful consideration...
00:12:05I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:12:09You really think that the Shepard group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:12:14You have no authority here.
00:12:16Of course she has the authority.
00:12:24That's the man that Laura went with the other day.
00:12:27What is he doing here?
00:12:28Mr. Shepard?
00:12:28How does he know her?
00:12:29Is that really Brian Shepard?
00:12:32Laura, are you alright?
00:12:35Uh, Mr. Shepard, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman.
00:12:39There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:41There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison.
00:12:44This contract with Shepard group is officially terminated.
00:12:48Effective immediately.
00:12:51Wait a minute.
00:12:52This 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?
00:13:05Mom, please, it's okay.
00:13:06This man is...
00:13:07Don't touch me.
00:13:09That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone,
00:13:11has an affair, and you just stand there?
00:13:13You're a disgrace.
00:13:15An adulterer.
00:13:16You deserve to be able to...
00:13:17Shut up!
00:13:20Mr. Shepard, I apologize for this whole mess,
00:13:24but I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.
00:13:26Tricked?
00:13:28Why don't you answer a question yourself, Ben?
00:13:31What was my name before we got married?
00:13:36Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:38Lewis group?
00:13:40The financial giants?
00:13:41There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:46That's crazy.
00:13:47There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name.
00:13:50That's absurd.
00:13:52It's...
00:13:52It's...
00:13:53It's absurd!
00:13:56A high society heiress wouldn't waste their time in Maplewood.
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.
00:14:07She's nothing special.
00:14:09She only married me out of gratitude.
00:14:10I was just a waitress.
00:14:13How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:14:16First time I met her,
00:14:17she was indeed a waitress at the diner.
00:14:19Okay, listen up, everybody.
00:14:21When I met her,
00:14:22I'd only just started my business.
00:14:24Now look at me.
00:14:25I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.
00:14:28Look at her.
00:14:29Still just declared.
00:14:30Mr. Shepard.
00:14:32That woman is my son's ex-wife.
00:14:34She's doing all this out of spite.
00:14:37She's lying, Mr. Shepard.
00:14:39She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:41Let's make something clear.
00:14:46I was the one behind Harrison Group's success.
00:14:51I used my resources to help my ex-husband,
00:14:55but all he saw me as was the maid.
00:14:57Don't lie.
00:14:58Don't lie.
00:14:58You were never good enough for Ben when you married him.
00:15:01Oops.
00:15:01That roof was built with lies, Kathy.
00:15:05You never respected me.
00:15:07And Ben?
00:15:09Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.
00:15:12And the cheating.
00:15:13I think you're blaming the wrong person.
00:15:18You were not good enough for Ben then,
00:15:20and you're certainly not good enough for him now.
00:15:22If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story than the truth, Kathy,
00:15:29consider this my resignation from the Harrisons.
00:15:32From everything.
00:15:37Wait, wait, wait, wait.
00:15:38Laura, you think you can just walk in here and, you know, ruin everything?
00:15:41And then just walk out like nothing happened?
00:15:43I don't think so.
00:15:44You're a cleaner.
00:15:46You're a cleaner that cleans toilets.
00:15:48Nobody 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.
00:16:03Now, I 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?
00:16:31Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie.
00:16:33This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you.
00:16:37I, but, well...
00:16:40A lie, you say?
00:16:41Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrison Group.
00:16:46But I don't recognize you.
00:16:48Is this true, Miss Smith?
00:16:51Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions.
00:16:55This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.
00:16:58But the contract, I mean, Laura tore it up.
00:17:02So can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?
00:17:07We're printed, Mr. Harrison.
00:17:09Perhaps you haven't been paying attention without Miss Lewis involved.
00:17:14I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company.
00:17:17Today, I want to make it clear.
00:17:23Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.
00:17:30Miss 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?
00:17:42This can't be.
00:17:43Believe what you want, Ben.
00:17:46Lewis Group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.
00:17:51Three of our vice presidents will be here in Maplewood.
00:17:55And 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.
00:18:16The charade is over, Mr. Harrison.
00:18:18Everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:18:23Miss Lewis, shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:33Help!
00:18:34Mom!
00:18:35Someone get a doctor!
00:18:36Mom!
00:18:36It seems your night has taken him quite the turn, Mr. Shepard.
00:18:43Indeed.
00:18:44Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.
00:18:57What?
00:18:58What now?
00:19:00Mom, this is not all on me.
00:19:03Not on you!
00:19:04I was trying to help!
00:19:05She cheated on you with Shepard.
00:19:08Flaunted their affair.
00:19:10Exactly.
00:19:11And those dresses?
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 got Ben the deal.
00:19:23I had no idea Shepard would fall for Bora.
00:19:27She'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!
00:19:36And anyways, I have a plan.
00:19:38The Shepards are no one special.
00:19:40We can expose Laura and all her lies.
00:19:43Go national.
00:19:44We can make ourselves a household name.
00:19:46Now, if you'll excuse me.
00:19:50I have a very important phone call to me.
00:19:52Thank 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?
00:20:11Don't.
00:20:11Don't worry about me, Mr. Shepard.
00:20:13I'll be fine.
00:20:14Um, excuse me.
00:20:16You can just drop me off.
00:20:17Actually, Laura, actually, Laura, there is something else.
00:20:21Would you consider going out for dinner sometime?
00:20:24Just casually, of course.
00:20:26Mr. Shepard, are you asking me out?
00:20:30Please, call me Brian.
00:20:32And yes, technically, you're single now.
00:20:37Yes, that may be true, but going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly proper.
00:20:47Proper?
00:20:50Laura, I don't give a damn about appearances.
00:20:54Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength.
00:20:58Those are qualities I truly admire.
00:21:02So what do you say?
00:21:03Dinner?
00:21:06Just two people getting to know each other.
00:21:12I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard.
00:21:13I actually have another appointment tonight, so I can't do that.
00:21:17Wait, Laura.
00:21:18Just here is fine.
00:21:22Laura?
00:21:27Laura, who is it?
00:21:29Laura, wait!
00:21:31Jason, find out who owns that car.
00:21:35And do it fast.
00:21:36Ian Lewis, who is this?
00:21:46It's Amber Smith.
00:21:47Mr. Lewis?
00:21:49I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.
00:21:54I don't know who you are, Miss Smith.
00:21:57How did you get this number?
00:21:59Don't worry about that right now.
00:22:00I 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.
00:22:47That little rascal, Laura.
00:22:56I wonder what she's up to now.
00:23:02That car belongs to Mr. Yeats, the 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.
00:23:19Brian!
00:23:20There you are.
00:23:21I've missed you.
00:23:23Chloe.
00:23:23What 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...
00:23:37I was a little bit tipsy.
00:23:39Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:41Teensy mistake, you said?
00:23:42You cheated on me.
00:23:44Is 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.
00:24:19If 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.
00:25:38And 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?
00:28:25You think Laura and I?
00:28:28You people are unbelievable.
00:28:32Mr. Carter, get 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?
00:28:45Thank 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, this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:59A cleaner?
00:28:59Nonsense.
00:29:00I personally agreed to Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:29:05Exactly.
00:29:06Lewis Group, my company, has some major investments planned here in Maplewood.
00:29:14I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.
00:29:17No, this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground.
00:29:22She's been this way since my son divorced her.
00:29:24She's insane.
00:29:25Actually, I 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, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them.
00:29:47Mr. Carter, would 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.
00:29:56Who are you and 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, let 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.
00:30:26Thank you for stepping in, Brian.
00:30:31I owe you one.
00:30:33We'll talk about this later.
00:30:35Well, it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision, Mr. Harris.
00:30:40Excuse me, Vice Presidents.
00:30:53I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch.
00:30:57I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today?
00:31:00Maplewood Branch.
00:31:02Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Ms. Smith.
00:31:07Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?
00:31:11Ian Lewis, Mr. Lewis, reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans.
00:31:19Oh, expansion plans, Ms. Smith?
00:31:24A decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval.
00:31:27And frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch.
00:31:31But Ian Lewis assured me that...
00:31:35Ms. Smith, we have a very important guest arriving soon.
00:31:38Perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff.
00:31:41Maybe I can stay for this guest and offer some local...
00:31:44Ms. Smith, we'd like you to leave.
00:31:46If you don't, we'll call security.
00:31:53Hey, stop there.
00:31:55This elevator is a VIP only.
00:31:57Back, please.
00:31:58Of course.
00:31:59My apologies.
00:32:06Laura?
00:32:07Vice-President, it's so good to see all of you again.
00:32:14Ms. Lewis, it's been too long.
00:32:17Your return is a lifesaver, Ms. Lewis.
00:32:20The Lewis Group has floundered under your uncle's, well, shall we say, unconventional leadership.
00:32:26The board are begging you to come back, Ms. Lewis.
00:32:31Well, please sit.
00:32:33Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track.
00:32:37We've got a meeting planned, a big one, in just a few days.
00:32:42Local powerhouses and smaller players, too.
00:32:47They'll all be there in one spot.
00:32:49Ms. Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith.
00:32:53She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a Maplewood branch for the Lewis Group.
00:33:00She said that, did she?
00:33:02Well, Ms. Smith is a liar.
00:33:04There is no Maplewood branch, at least not yet.
00:33:07She lied so blatantly.
00:33:09It was, it's unbelievable.
00:33:10Bob, don'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.
00:33:23Do you have anything to do with that?
00:33:25So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:29Oh, don't worry about Amber.
00:33:34I've got plans for her.
00:33:38Ms. Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the legend from us.
00:33:47Cheers.
00:33:48Cheers.
00:33:48No, I'm not leaving.
00:34:00What are you talking about?
00:34:01No, come on.
00:34:01Wait!
00:34:02I'm Amber Smith.
00:34:03I'm the Lewis Group manager of Maplewood branch.
00:34:05What are you doing?
00:34:06These are my guests.
00:34:06Yeah, that's right.
00:34:07Tell them who we are.
00:34:08Yes, we were waiting for Ms. Smith.
00:34:12Lewis Group, Maplewood branch?
00:34:14No such thing, ma'am.
00:34:15And frankly, I'm not interested in your act.
00:34:17Oh, of course.
00:34:19Laura!
00:34:21She's probably sleeping with the manager as well.
00:34:23That's how she gets away with everything.
00:34:25You underestimate her, Kathy.
00:34:27She's probably sleeping with all three vice presidents.
00:34:30No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this.
00:34:33Careful with your words.
00:34:34Both of you.
00:34:36Acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble.
00:34:41Look who can't even get into a meeting
00:34:43whilst I secure three with all the vice presidents.
00:34:46And let's not forget the mystery guests
00:34:48that they're bringing to Maplewood.
00:34:50Looks like she used you and tossed you aside.
00:34:53Used me?
00:34:54Unlike some people, I don't mind being helpful.
00:34:58You're so stupid.
00:34:59She threw you away like 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 of Lewis Group,
00:35:09appointed by the CEO of Lewis Group themselves,
00:35:12Ian Lewis.
00:35:13New branch manager, huh?
00:35:17Interesting.
00:35:18Laura Lewis?
00:35:19What are you doing here?
00:35:20Get out of here!
00:35:21You claim to be the mystery guest.
00:35:24Don't play games, Laura.
00:35:26I was formally invited by Lewis Group themselves
00:35:28to the investment meeting.
00:35:30Only the top companies get those.
00:35:33Looks like you're all out of luck.
00:35:35Is that so?
00:35:36Well, then, there seems to be a misunderstanding.
00:35:42You see, I'm not sure if you know Ms. Smith,
00:35:45but Lewis Group is my company,
00:35:47and I decide who 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.
00:35:58Come on.
00:36:00Move.
00:36:01We're not leaving again.
00:36:02Move.
00:36:02Oh, no, no, no.
00:36:03We're not going.
00:36:03Now.
00:36:04This isn't over, Laura.
00:36:06You'll see.
00:36:10Thanks for waiting, Glenn.
00:36:13Laura, I'm glad you're okay.
00:36:17And thank you for defending me.
00:36:21I really appreciate it.
00:36:26Um, are you coming to the meeting?
00:36:29Yes, but it's going to be tricky.
00:36:34Why?
00:36:35I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation.
00:36:41Yes.
00:36:42Laura, there's something you should know.
00:36:47Is this about Ben?
00:36:50Because I can assure you that he won't cause any problems.
00:36:54He won't even get past security.
00:36:56Laura, it's not Ben.
00:36:58It's someone else.
00:37:03Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?
00:37:08Yes.
00:37:10Her name is Chloe Duke.
00:37:13She is daughter of the Duke family.
00:37:17She's my ex-fiance.
00:37:18And let's say, and let's say things didn't end so well between us.
00:37:25And let's just say we didn't end things so well.
00:37:32And for some reason, she's having a hard time moving on.
00:37:36And you think that she's going to cause problems at the meeting for...
00:37:45Out of jealousy?
00:37:51There's a possibility.
00:37:53She's kind of jealous.
00:37:55Well, all the more reason for you to be there.
00:38:00Besides, I'll be there too.
00:38:03Laura, would you consider being a guest at the meeting?
00:38:12What?
00:38:13Are you worried that this Chloe is going to cause problems for me too?
00:38:17Maybe a little.
00:38:18But mostly, I want to show them we're team.
00:38:22Well, it's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepard.
00:38:28Laura.
00:38:28I don't care about your best.
00:38:35I just want to be by your side.
00:38:37I think I'm falling for you.
00:38:43Brian.
00:38:49I appreciate your honesty.
00:38:52And right now, I'm just not...
00:38:55I just don't really have romance on my mind right now.
00:39:00Just with everything going on.
00:39:02And going on.
00:39:03It's okay.
00:39:05I just want to be upfront.
00:39:08And if Gletsu is anything,
00:39:10you won't face her alone.
00:39:12There's just one thing I do need.
00:39:20What is it?
00:39:22A formal dress.
00:39:23Uh, 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 a very particular dress.
00:39:48Wow.
00:39:49It's beautiful.
00:39:51It is.
00:39:52I'll try this one off.
00:39:54Uh, don't bother with her.
00:39:55She can't afford anything here.
00:39:57She's just a cleaner.
00:39:58She doesn't deserve to shop you.
00:40:00She has no money.
00:40:03Yeah, exactly.
00:40:04I mean, what are you doing here?
00:40:06Can't you just leave me alone?
00:40:07I wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared.
00:40:10I'm here for retail therapy.
00:40:12Oh, please.
00:40:14This store's for the A-list only.
00:40:16Not some cheapskate like you.
00:40:18Says the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:20Hey, show some respect.
00:40:24Typical Laura.
00:40:25Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:28I would have asked you, but without me, I'm sure you're already booked.
00:40:32Oh, please.
00:40:33Come on, we'll take the dress.
00:40:34Sir, this particular dress is not for sale.
00:40:37Uh, what do you mean you don't sell it?
00:40:40I want it.
00:40:41Name your price.
00:40:42It's not about the price, ma'am.
00:40:44This one was custom made for Miss Lewis, the Lewis Group heiress.
00:40:48The entire brand belongs to her.
00:40:50This beautiful dress is for display purposes only.
00:40:53It wouldn't suit you anyway, 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, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.
00:41:04Well, buy in the whole store.
00:41:06Allow me to purchase this dress.
00:41:07Oh, please.
00:41:13Don't you know that this store belongs to Lewis Group?
00:41:16We wouldn't sell it to someone like you.
00:41:18Amber, you're not even a branch manager yet.
00:41:21You don't get to speak on behalf of Lewis Group.
00:41:23Could you please tell me more about this dress?
00:41:26Of course.
00:41:27Uh, it was custom made for Laura Lewis, heiress to the Lewis Group fortune,
00:41:33hand-stitched in Italy, naturally.
00:41:35And apparently there are many more like it this year.
00:41:39High-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection.
00:41:43Laura, do you like this dress?
00:41:47Of course.
00:41:48It's custom made for me.
00:41:50I'm just here to take what's already mine.
00:41:53Oh, you can't be serious.
00:41:54There must be millions of Laura Lewis's out there in the world.
00:41:57Fine, fine.
00:41:59If it's not for sale, can't I at least try it on?
00:42:02It would look incredible on me.
00:42:03Miss, this dress is very delicate.
00:42:07If I may be frank, I don't think this would fit you properly.
00:42:11Are you calling me fat?
00:42:13Actually, on a second thought, why don't we just buy the whole brand?
00:42:18How's that sound?
00:42:19Sir, are you serious?
00:42:20You would just buy the entire brand for one dress?
00:42:24This brand is worth at least $50 million.
00:42:27And to buy it for a waitress?
00:42:30Are you out of your mind?
00:42:32Yes.
00:42:32You see, even if you had the money, they wouldn't sell it to you.
00:42:35Just one second.
00:42:36Yes, this is Brian Shepard, CEO of Shepard Group.
00:42:43I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.
00:42:46I'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand.
00:42:51What?
00:42:52Sorry, sir.
00:42:56That brand is not for sale.
00:42:59You see, if we can't have it, neither can you.
00:43:04Mr. Yates.
00:43:06Yes, this is Laura Lewis.
00:43:07I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepard Group.
00:43:14Oh, come on.
00:43:16Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.
00:43:19Exactly.
00:43:20Come on, this is pathetic.
00:43:21You really think this is going to work?
00:43:22It's sad.
00:43:23Excellent.
00:43:25Thank you, Mr. Yates.
00:43:26That's all.
00:43:33Yes?
00:43:37What?
00:43:40Are you willing to sell me the brand?
00:43:44Awesome.
00:43:49Hello?
00:43:50Yes?
00:43:52Wow.
00:43:53Yes, of course.
00:43:55Absolutely.
00:43:58This store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepard.
00:44:03The Shepard Group is the new owner.
00:44:05How may I be up serious today, sir?
00:44:08Well, Laura, I don't know much about pressure, so I would like to give it this brand to you.
00:44:14You can't be serious.
00:44:16You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.
00:44:18Don't listen to her, Brian.
00:44:21You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else.
00:44:25You're not welcome here.
00:44:26I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:28I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:35Of course.
00:44:38Oh, come on.
00:44:39Sir?
00:44:40Ma'am?
00:44:40You're afraid I 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!
00:44:46Could I try the dress on now?
00:44:48Of course, Miss Lewis.
00:44:50You just follow me.
00:44:51Wow.
00:44:59Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.
00:45:05Laura, you look breath-taking in this dress.
00:45:09Brian, why would you do all of this for me?
00:45:15Laura, because you deserve everything beautiful in the world.
00:45:23And that includes this dress.
00:45:28Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?
00:45:32I need a moment.
00:45:35Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:45:41Does that mean you could be a yes?
00:45:43Maybe.
00:45:44Hi.
00:45:58Hi.
00:46:01What?
00:46:03Well, well, well.
00:46:05Look who decided to join the party.
00:46:07Playing dress-up again, Laura?
00:46:09One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith.
00:46:12And you understand the meaning of rude.
00:46:15You threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone for this?
00:46:18This gold digger.
00:46:20You know, Ben, I really cared about you, even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:46:26I know the name of a great psychologist in New York.
00:46:30Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.
00:46:36Enough!
00:46:37I've had enough of this drama.
00:46:39Yeah, me too.
00:46:39I've tried that again, and you'll regret it.
00:46:43Now get the hell out of my face.
00:46:46Let's see if you two even make it past the door.
00:46:48Yeah.
00:46:48I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.
00:46:53What?
00:46:54That's impossible.
00:46:56I was invited by the CEO himself.
00:47:01Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group, your name is on the list.
00:47:05It looks like you two won't be getting let in, after all.
00:47:10You don't have an invitation.
00:47:12You're just here because of Brian.
00:47:17Let me see this.
00:47:18This doesn't even look real.
00:47:19It's different from mine.
00:47:21Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:47:25This appears to be a VIP invitation from the vice president.
00:47:29What?
00:47:31Please, right this way.
00:47:32We can continue this discussion later, if you manage to get in.
00:47:40Sir, madam, we recommend you leave.
00:47:45There you are!
00:47:46How dare you steal my fiancée!
00:47:51There you are!
00:47:52How dare you steal my fiancée!
00:47:55Looks like another relationship fights the dust, Laura.
00:47:58Looks like stealing men is a hobby of yours.
00:48:01Get away from him!
00:48:03He's engaged to me!
00:48:04Hey, hey, hey.
00:48:05Hold your horses, Gwen.
00:48:06That ended a long time ago.
00:48:08Engaged to you.
00:48:10Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian.
00:48:13Your relationship's history.
00:48:16That was just a little tiff.
00:48:18You really think that could tear us apart?
00:48:21Don't you know who I am?
00:48:23Don't pretend like you don't know.
00:48:26Oh, honey.
00:48:27She don't recognize royalty, let alone a duke.
00:48:30She's just a maid, remember?
00:48:32I don't have time for all this drama.
00:48:35Brian?
00:48:36Let's head inside.
00:48:39Brian!
00:48:40How could you choose this cleaner over me?
00:48:44Are you really going to humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?
00:48:47There's nothing left to say, Gloria.
00:48:49Don't make this a scene.
00:48:51Shall we?
00:48:58You okay, Miss Duke?
00:49:00And you are?
00:49:01Amber Smith.
00:49:02I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:49:06What branch?
00:49:07I've never heard of it.
00:49:08What do you want from me?
00:49:09That Laura!
00:49:11She tore up my invitation.
00:49:13Do you think you can get me inside?
00:49:14What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?
00:49:18Please don't waste my time.
00:49:20What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?
00:49:50If 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.
00:50:01I'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?
00:50:09Anything for my little Chloe.
00:50:11It's Brian.
00:50:13Who's that woman?
00:50:15I 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 Lewis to get close to him.
00:50:31What are you planning?
00:50:33I want to destroy Shepard Group.
00:50:35Anyway, I am terribly sorry about Chloe.
00:50:43I had no idea she would be so...
00:50:45In this?
00:50:50What do you mean?
00:50:51You so should have taken her up on her offer.
00:50:54I mean, you guys are just...
00:50:56Power couple.
00:50:58I see what you're doing.
00:51:02Power couple, you say.
00:51:04More like a disaster waiting to happen.
00:51:08Anyway, shall we take a seat?
00:51:11Actually, Brian, my seat is...
00:51:15It's up there.
00:51:18Really?
00:51:19She doesn't deserve to sit there.
00:51:21Excuse me.
00:51:22This is my VIP invitation.
00:51:24I can sit wherever I like.
00:51:28Hey, what do you think you're doing?
00:51:30This is signed by all three VPs of Lewis 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?
00:51:49Mr. 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, beautiful, and successful.
00:52:01What more could you ask for?
00:52:03That's a good question.
00:52:05Not much, actually.
00:52:08Honesty.
00:52:10That's what I want.
00:52:12And love.
00:52:14Things that clearly Chloe has no idea.
00:52:16I 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.
00:52:54Or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:53:02Don't you dare.
00:53:04You're humiliating yourself.
00:53:07Dare you?
00:53:08Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:11Yes.
00:53:11I like her.
00:53:14But 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.
00:53:27Why would you choose someone like her?
00:53:28I know.
00:53:29Exactly.
00:53:30This woman is Trevor.
00:53:32She doesn't belong here.
00:53:33Throw her out.
00:53:35You 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 Duke for her.
00:54:30What 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 Shepard Group.
00:54:52Lewis Group RS?
00:54:54You?
00:54:55Don't make me laugh.
00:54:57Security, 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.
00:55:09Or this...
00:55:10Fraud.
00:55:13Chloe.
00:55:14I have everything I ever wanted.
00:55:17Right here.
00:55:19And I wouldn't trade all the power that Duke's home, Maplewood.
00:55:22Fine.
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.
00:55:39They 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...
00:55:55For 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's stock.
00:56:15At all costs.
00:56:17Don't let it drop even one cent.
00:56:22Do you understand?
00:56:23Well, award-winning performance, Laura.
00:56:27But you can't possibly control the stock market.
00:56:30Do you want to put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?
00:56:34If the Shepard stock holds for the next five minutes,
00:56:44you owe me a public apology.
00:56:51Do.
00:56:52Well, looks like your five minutes is up.
00:57:02Let's see how the Shepard stock is stealing.
00:57:08What 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.
00:57:16Why 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?
00:57:34Like I said, Chloe,
00:57:36I'm Laura Lewis.
00:57:40But you're not.
00:57:41You're just some cleaner.
00:57:42You don't have access to billions.
00:57:44No.
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?
00:58:23Maybe she really is a Lewis.
00:58:25Apologize to Miss Lewis.
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
00:58:34half of Maplewood.
00:58:35You're going as a Lewis.
00:58:37Let's get out of here.
00:58:39Hold on.
00:58:41This
00:58:41is 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
00:58:52by the Lewis Group Vice Presidents
00:58:54get to sit there.
00:58:55Like I said,
00:58:57Chloe,
00:58:58that's my seat.
00:59:05Had a rumor floating
00:59:07around a few days ago.
00:59:08Seems Miss Lewis
00:59:10caused 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 oil men?
00:59:21Shall we?
00:59:23My pleasure.
00:59:24What are you doing?
00:59:27Let go.
00:59:29It 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
00:59:37for a very important guest.
00:59:40Someone so esteemed,
00:59:42even the Vice Presidents
00:59:43have to bow low.
00:59:47And
00:59:47how
00:59:49exactly, Mr. Jones?
00:59:52Are you so sure
00:59:53that I'm
00:59:54not that esteemed guest?
00:59:56Wait,
00:59:57that's Peter Young,
00:59:58director of business affairs
00:59:59at Lewis Group.
01:00:04Oh, it's Peter Young.
01:00:05He decides which
01:00:06investment is right.
01:00:06Mr. Young,
01:00:07it'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
01:00:19for the Lewis Group VIP guest.
01:00:22Specifically the family heir.
01:00:24Please get off the stage.
01:00:26Oh, yes.
01:00:28Mr. Young,
01:00:29was it?
01:00:29I think I remember you.
01:00:31You manage
01:00:32my family's investments.
01:00:35Don't pretend like
01:00:36you know what's going on.
01:00:38Please get off the stage.
01:00:40That seat's reserved
01:00:41for 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
01:01:03Miss Lewis is a legend
01:01:04around here?
01:01:05You must be out of your mind
01:01:06trusting a complete
01:01:07stranger like this.
01:01:08Exactly.
01:01:09We ran a background
01:01:10check on her
01:01:11and it turns out
01:01:12she's just some cleaner
01:01:13that used to work
01:01:14for the Harrison Group.
01:01:15Before that,
01:01:16I could see her
01:01:17in my family's supermarket.
01:01:19See, Brian?
01:01:20This is who you've
01:01:21been chasing after.
01:01:22A liar,
01:01:23and a cheat?
01:01:24Security!
01:01:25Get this imposter
01:01:26out of here.
01:01:27Everyone here
01:01:28is a witness.
01:01:29Why would any of you
01:01:30trust Laura?
01:01:32If any of you
01:01:33dares to harm her,
01:01:35you have to go
01:01:36through me first.
01:01:38Brian,
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
01:01:46do you see in her?
01:01:47Escort this imposter
01:01:48out of here.
01:01:49Now!
01:01:51I'm Peter.
01:01:51Peter,
01:02:00do you have any idea
01:02:02what you're doing?
01:02:03Mr. Yates,
01:02:05I'm so glad
01:02:05you could join us.
01:02:08Miss Lewis,
01:02:10sorry about the delay
01:02:11and for all the trouble
01:02:12you've had to put up with.
01:02:13It'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.
01:02:25Wait 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
01:02:41the 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?
01:02:53I 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 the head
01:03:16of the Lewis Group.
01:03:19Oh,
01:03:20Chloe,
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 are you
01:03:48to make demands of me?
01:03:50I don't answer to anyone
01:03:51but myself.
01:03:54I don't need
01:03:55any of your validation.
01:03:57I don't need
01:03:58to make a decision.
01:03:59Oh,
01:04:00there's a ring.
01:04:01Oh,
01:04:01my God.
01:04:02Wow.
01:04:05Vice Presidents,
01:04:07I'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 apologize
01:04:13for the delay.
01:04:14How could you
01:04:15just let that
01:04:15con woman sit there?
01:04:17Get her out of here!
01:04:18This seat
01:04:19was 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 hostwife.
01:04:33A janitor.
01:04:34How can she?
01:04:34She can't be.
01:04:35It's a lie.
01:04:36I'm telling you,
01:04:37it's a lie.
01:04:38Do you think we'd lie?
01:04:40We run Lewis Group.
01:04:42Oh,
01:04:43Chloe,
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.
01:04:57Is 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?
01:05:24An 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 support
01:05:56with Shepard
01:05:56and I certainly
01:05:58don't need it now.
01:05:58Chloe,
01:05:59you dug
01:06:01your own grave.
01:06:01You think
01:06:02you can destroy
01:06:04Maplewood's
01:06:04leading family
01:06:05with just
01:06:05the Shepard
01:06:06group?
01:06:07Please.
01:06:10We'll see.
01:06:16Dad?
01:06:18Slow 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.
01:06:29Destroyed in minutes.
01:06:31What did you do?
01:06:37Well,
01:06:38Chloe,
01:06:39isn't this what you wanted?
01:06:41To give me a little
01:06:42taste of 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
01:06:54SOB on the stock market.
01:06:56They're hammering
01:06:57our shares.
01:06:58Are you sure
01:06:59it's just Shepard's?
01:07:00Yes!
01:07:00Shareholders
01:07:01are dumping
01:07:02our stock
01:07:03like it's a hot potato.
01:07:05We could go
01:07:05bankrupt.
01:07:06You've ruined
01:07:07everything!
01:07:08Don't worry,
01:07:09Mr. Duke.
01:07:09When
01:07:10your company
01:07:11does go bankrupt,
01:07:12I'll buy it.
01:07:14At a fire sale price.
01:07:15Your employees
01:07:16won't even be affected.
01:07:17Brilliant.
01:07:18A masterstroke,
01:07:19Miss Lewis.
01:07:20Now,
01:07:22this
01:07:23is my event.
01:07:26Please leave.
01:07:27Brian,
01:07:27I did this for us!
01:07:29Everything I did,
01:07:30I did for us, Brian!
01:07:33Chloe,
01:07:35you need help.
01:07:37These feelings you have
01:07:38for me,
01:07:39it's not love.
01:07:41It's obsession.
01:07:42enough.
01:07:45If you don't want to ruin
01:07:46everything completely,
01:07:47you'll come with me
01:07:48right now.
01:07:50Right now.
01:07:52Right now.
01:07:53What?
01:08:00Laura!
01:08:01This isn't over!
01:08:03Get out of me!
01:08:05What?
01:08:05What?
01:08:06You hear me?
01:08:07What 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 with 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
01:08:38that he would let us
01:08:38meet with a new heir.
01:08:40You're right.
01:08:41If we can just
01:08:41meet with a 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.
01:08:51That's right.
01:08:55Vice Presidents,
01:08:57allow me to introduce
01:08:58my associate,
01:09:00Brian Shepard.
01:09:01I'm sure
01:09:02I've mentioned him.
01:09:03Mr. Shepard,
01:09:04it's finally 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 of
01:09:15the success
01:09:15is thanks to
01:09:16Ms. Lewis.
01:09:17No.
01:09:18She practically
01:09:19saved me
01:09:19from disaster.
01:09:21Three 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.
01:09:29Perhaps today
01:09:31clarifies everything.
01:09:32Mr. Shepard,
01:09:33this opportunity
01:09:34is gone.
01:09:36Seize it.
01:09:38A woman like Laura
01:09:39is not easy to find.
01:09:41Thank you for your
01:09:42kind words,
01:09:43Mr. Vice President.
01:09:51Did 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
01:09:59heir of the Lewis Group.
01:10:03So you're Laura's
01:10:05uncle?
01:10:05In the flesh.
01:10:08So 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
01:10:17and married a 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
01:10:25a banquet in a few
01:10:26days to announce
01:10:27her official takeover?
01:10:29And we can't let
01:10:30that happen,
01:10:30can we,
01:10:31my dear?
01:10:32If you're
01:10:33Ian Lewis,
01:10:33wouldn't you have
01:10:34the family ring?
01:10:35Well,
01:10:36my dear,
01:10:36that's where you
01:10:37come in,
01:10:38Ms. 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,
01:10:47you are in a
01:10:48spot of bother,
01:10:48I must say.
01:10:50But,
01:10:51if successful,
01:10:52I guarantee
01:10:53that you
01:10:53and the Duke
01:10:54family
01:10:55will get back
01:10:56everything you've
01:10:57lost.
01:10:58Laura's got the
01:10:58VPs and Brian
01:10:59on 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 relinquish
01:11:07and give up
01:11:08that ring
01:11:08willingly.
01:11:11Laura,
01:11:12my dear,
01:11:12welcome.
01:11:13Uncle Ian,
01:11:15it's so good
01:11:16to see you.
01:11:18Laura.
01:11:21So 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 perhaps.
01:11:28How have you been?
01:11:29I've been well,
01:11:30Uncle Ian.
01:11:32Thank you for asking.
01:11:33I see you've been busy
01:11:35keeping Lewis Group
01:11:36afloat.
01:11:37Yes.
01:11:38It's 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.
01:12:00Don't worry,
01:12:01Uncle Ian.
01:12:01I won't hold it against you.
01:12:03Oh,
01:12:04good.
01:12:05Well,
01:12:06cheers to you
01:12:07coming back here
01:12:07and
01:12:09the Lewis Group.
01:12:10I'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'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.
01:12:32Use it wisely.
01:12:35Oh,
01:12:35I will.
01:12:40Hey,
01:12:51Laura.
01:12:52How'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.
01:13:07I'll do anything.
01:13:11Come to the
01:13:12abandoned warehouse
01:13:13in the eastern suburbs
01:13:14now.
01:13:16Don't tell anyone
01:13:18if you want her alive.
01:13:22Well,
01:13:22you certainly do
01:13:23have 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
01:13:38I'll see you
01:13:39the day
01:13:40after 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.
01:13:50Laura!
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!
01:14:01Laura!
01:14:02Laura!
01:14:02Laura!
01:14:02Laura!
01:14:02Laura!
01:14:02Laura!
01:14:03Laura!
01:14:03Laura!
01:14:03I got you up.
01:14:09You weren't expecting that,
01:14:10were you?
01:14:11Finally, looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.
01:14:25What the?
01:14:26Laura, where are you?
01:14:27Laura?
01:14:28Laura?
01:14:29Go shut your mouth.
01:14:31Chloe, what have you done?
01:14:34You out of your mind?
01:14:35Out of my mind?
01:14:36You were the one that left me for that tramp and destroyed my life!
01:14:40That's not true.
01:14:41You were the one who messed up!
01:14:42Brian!
01:14:43Laura!
01:14:44Stay where you are.
01:14:47You better not alone.
01:14:50Shut this knife, Chloe.
01:14:53This is insane!
01:14:54Insane?
01:14:55I did this for us, Brian!
01:14:57We were meant to be together.
01:15:01Us?
01:15:02You've gone crazy!
01:15:03Then you're out of here.
01:15:04Chloe, kidnapping is a very serious event.
01:15:08They're going to lock you up for years!
01:15:11You think I care about jail time?
01:15:14All I care about is tearing you apart.
01:15:16I don't deserve him.
01:15:18What have you done?
01:15:20You've destroyed my life!
01:15:22My company, everything!
01:15:24Now I'm going to destroy your life.
01:15:27I'll give you the family ring now.
01:15:30Give it to me!
01:15:31Give it to me!
01:15:32This is about the ring.
01:15:34Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:15:38You know, Chloe, trying to kill me, that's foolish.
01:15:44Because who do you think is going to win?
01:15:47You?
01:15:48That will be mine.
01:15:49Or...
01:15:50Me?
01:15:51Something a little bit more persuasive.
01:15:54Freeze!
01:15:55Don't move anyone!
01:15:56Don't move!
01:15:57You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.
01:16:00Miss Lewis, having fun without me?
01:16:01I'm hurt.
01:16:02Are you hurt?
01:16:03No, I'm okay.
01:16:04Tell me, Chloe.
01:16:05Who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:16:06Why should I tell you?
01:16:07You're going to kill me anyway!
01:16:08Chloe, can you tell me?
01:16:09You're going to kill me anyway.
01:16:10I'm sorry.
01:16:11I'm sorry.
01:16:12Don't move anyone.
01:16:13Don't move anyone.
01:16:14Don't move!
01:16:15Don't move.
01:16:16You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.
01:16:17Miss Lewis, having fun without me?
01:16:19I'm hurt.
01:16:20Are you hurt?
01:16:21No, I'm okay.
01:16:22Tell me, Chloe.
01:16:24Who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:16:27Why should I tell you?
01:16:29You're going to kill me anyway!
01:16:33me anyway chloe i don't have a problem with you but if you don't talk your beloved duke industries
01:16:43might run into some well i'm recording everything miss thomas so the choice is yours chloe talk
01:16:51or face the consequences fine it was ian lewis he said he'd help duke industries if i kept you
01:16:59away from the banker today did you get all of that mr yates i'm recording everything miss lewis
01:17:09oh every word miss lewis are you ready to play a game brian
01:17:25this is crazy are we really sure we can do this all these big companies here
01:17:29it's crazy absolutely the lewis group is under new leadership we can talk to the heiress herself
01:17:35exactly we just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir
01:17:40there's ian lewis now you can introduce us let's go yeah
01:17:46hello ian lewis i'm amber smith we spoke on the phone the other day
01:17:50this is ben harrison from harrison group how do you do we're the company yes i know who you are
01:17:55miss smith you're the one who exposed laura's little drama now look i'm not here for idle chatter
01:18:06good evening ladies and gentlemen can i ask you all to be seated please
01:18:10thank you the moment you've all been waiting for tonight marks a new chapter in the life of the lewis
01:18:18group a night where the rightful air takes their place would you please join me in welcoming the air
01:18:25to the lewis group miss laura lewis look everybody attention attention please there's been a recent
01:18:34development of some tragedy i just got noticed from a phone call a couple of minutes ago that laura has
01:18:42been in a car accident and tragically she hasn't made it she has not survived
01:18:53what laura lewis is is dead it doesn't matter now she's gone mr lewis is this new tragic turn of
01:19:00events mr yates but rest assured the lewis group will continue under my competent leadership
01:19:07leadership hold on who said that i'm dead laura
01:19:18i don't understand what's happening laura but weren't you my apologies for the delay everyone
01:19:28there seems to be some misunderstanding laura what are you doing here you you gotta stop this if you
01:19:34upset the lewis family anymore we're all doomed i'll say this once back off then
01:19:44thank you for coming everyone as i'm sure you know tonight i officially reclaim my title
01:19:54as the ceo of lewis group
01:19:56you can make some room for me uncle ian impossible how are you still alive well clearly
01:20:06i am alive and well so why don't we get this started no you're not the rightful heir you gave
01:20:14that away when you married ben harrison
01:20:16uncle ian is that seriously your argument that you have that i got married too quickly well you
01:20:24went off to maplewood three years ago and married a stranger and left me to work tirelessly keeping
01:20:30the company together uncle ian retire enjoy your retirement lewis group will be perfectly fine without
01:20:38you no there can only be one heir and that's me and the rightful heir has possession of this
01:20:48you think a ring makes an heir you're even more foolish than i could have ever imagined
01:20:53you give that back to me this yes you think some shiny gold thing makes you the heir give it back
01:21:03true leadership is about earning the respect of those around you not some stupid ring oh my ring
01:21:13what have you done where is it my ring now everyone if i could have your attention how dare you let me show
01:21:25you how a true heir earns a ring like that
01:21:29oh
01:21:44oh quite the spectacle miss lewis security escort him out and ian don't fall over it's all lies
01:21:53It's all lies. Fakery. It's fake news.
01:21:55The proof is clear. Get him out of here. Now.
01:22:01I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.
01:22:06It turns out reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.
01:22:12Luckily, these past few days I've had Mr. Shepherd by my side.
01:22:19And he has been a great support.
01:22:23Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.
01:22:29I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.
01:22:37Shepherd Group.
01:22:39What? Laura, hold on. This was never my idea. This was all Cathy and Amber's fault. I don't want a divorce.
01:22:46What? Then what are you saying? You came to me first.
01:22:49Classic Ben. Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.
01:22:55Just don't shut Harrison Group out. Just give me another chance.
01:22:59How could I shut you out? I'm just a cleaner, remember? I'm just a useless housewife. I don't have that power.
01:23:07What are you talking about? What? No, come on. Sorry. No, please. No.
01:23:12Um, Mr. Shepherd?
01:23:16Yes, Miss Lewis?
01:23:18I was wondering if...
01:23:21Maybe you wanted to grab dinner. Sometime.
01:23:26On me.
01:23:28Miss Lewis.
01:23:30Maybe something...
01:23:31I love you.
01:23:32I love you.
01:23:33I love you.
01:23:34I love you.
01:23:35I love you.
01:23:36I love you.
01:23:39I love you.
01:23:40I love you.
01:23:44As long as I were in a dance session, I have to remind people of the Keskin Underground Service
01:23:45Amen.