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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 discreet today.
00:02:04Now, listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Group.
00:02:10Mr. Yates, you know what?
00:02:11I'm not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:13No, ma'am.
00:02:14I just thought you might like discreet today.
00:02:16Now, 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.
00:03:06Divorce papers. Sign it.
00:03:08Sign it.
00:03:16Why?
00:03:17You are not worthy of my son anymore.
00:03:19The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now, especially since it's landed a $100 million contract.
00:03:25The Shepard Group.
00:03:27And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:31The truth is, Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time. I need a wife who reflects my status.
00:03:37I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:40You, 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.
00:03:53I was the one who got Brian Hammerstein 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. You're still a cleaner.
00:04:33You just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:35No. No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:45I won't sign any agreement.
00:04:48Huh. Money is a motivator, isn't it?
00:04:52Ben?
00:04:53Alright. Here. $100,000. Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:04:59$100,000?
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.
00:05:17Here. A million dollars. Take 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.
00:05:31Since none of you respect me.
00:05:35A cleaning lady threatening us?
00:05:38I'm so scared.
00:05:40Just leave. You already make this house stink.
00:05:50Thank God she's gone.
00:05:52Go to a written store.
00:05:54Sir, Laura Lewis's information.
00:05:59She's Ben Harrison's wife.
00:06:04No wonder why she wants to part with them.
00:06:07Actually sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:10Divorce her?
00:06:12Wait a minute.
00:06:14Don't you remember?
00:06:16She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:21Yeah.
00:06:22She saved our hiding now.
00:06:24Remember?
00:06:25Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?
00:06:29I don't know.
00:06:32Let's get to the bottom of this.
00:06:35Hey!
00:06:36What are you doing?
00:06:37Let go of me!
00:06:38You attacked Amber!
00:06:39Apologize this instant!
00:06:40Stealing from the Harrisons.
00:06:41We gave you a generous divorce settlement.
00:06:42You refused it.
00:06:43And now you're stealing.
00:06:44She couldn't afford it.
00:06:45You're a thief.
00:06:46That's mine!
00:06:47Give it back!
00:06:48Hey!
00:06:49That's enough!
00:06:50Maura, I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard group.
00:06:51It's really no worries Mr. Shepherd but um I'm just going through a divorce and
00:07:15Mr. Shepard, but, um, I'm just going through a divorce.
00:07:19You see, it's, uh...
00:07:20Who are you?
00:07:21Boris New Squeeze.
00:07:23Excuse 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?
00:07:28Shame on you!
00:07:30Mr. Shepard, I...
00:07:31For your information, my name is Brian Shepard.
00:07:34I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:36Oh, please. A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be called dead with a cleaner.
00:07:41You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?
00:07:43That'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.
00:07:52My ring.
00:07:54Jason, give it back to Ms. Lewis.
00:07:55Oh, hey, what are you doing?
00:07:59Laura, let's get you out of here. Now.
00:08:02Hold on a minute, Laura. Who the heck is this man? Have you been sneaking around?
00:08:07It's all right, ma'am. This is none of your business.
00:08:10I'll grab dead bodies. You're not going anywhere until that's what you tell us what's going on.
00:08:15We are the Harrisons. You can't just waltz in here and take her.
00:08:18Harrison, compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody. I'll go back.
00:08:22What? Are you saying that is Brian Shepard?
00:08:25That's a lie!
00:08:26Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura!
00:08:28You come back here and explain yourself.
00:08:30Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura!
00:08:32Laura, 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!
00:08:52No, the event will proceed.
00:08:57Besides, 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, Mr. Shepard.
00:09:11Um, can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:17Mr. Yates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners,
00:09:23and we're going to have a meeting, an investment meeting, one week from today.
00:09:30Make 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, Ms. Lewis.
00:09:42I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:45Ben Harrison,
00:09:46You'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.
00:10:03Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:07Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:09Security!
00:10:10Get that woman out of here!
00:10:12We don't need cleaners at this event!
00:10:14Why 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.
00:10:22A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey.
00:10:25Just 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?
00:10:40You don't belong here.
00:10:42Just get out!
00:10:49That's what you get.
00:10:55This contract is mine.
00:10:58To 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.
00:11:06You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:08Security!
00:11:09She's lost a mind.
00:11:11This is a disaster!
00:11:12Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you, but since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:20You really think ripping up that contract is going to help?
00:11:49You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:50Oh, please, honey.
00:11:52You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:54Security!
00:11:55Get 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, I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:12:09You really think that the Shepherds 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?
00:12:36Mr. 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.
00:12:43This 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?
00:13:14You're a disgrace.
00:13:15An adulterer.
00:13:16You deserve to be a...
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?
00:13:32What 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.
00:13:45What?
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 neighborhood.
00:13:59Yeah.
00:14:00Yeah, it's a lie.
00:14:01It'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, she was indeed a waitress at the diner.
00:14:19Okay, listen up, everybody.
00:14:21When I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:24Mm-hmm.
00:14:24Now look at me.
00:14:25I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.
00:14:28And look at her.
00:14:29Still just a clear.
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.
00:14:38She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:41Let's make something clear.
00:14:47I was the one behind Harrison Group's success.
00:14:51I used my resources to help my ex-husband, but all he saw me as was the maid.
00:14:57Don't lie.
00:14:58You were never good enough for Ben when you married him.
00:15:01Oops.
00:15:02That roof was built with lies.
00:15:05Kathy, you 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.
00:15:16You were not good enough for Ben then, and you're certainly not good enough for him now.
00:15:22If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story, then the truth, Kathy.
00:15:29Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons.
00:15:32From everything.
00:15:38Wait, 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.
00:15:45You'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.
00:16:17Well, 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.
00:16:38I, but, well...
00:16:40A 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?
00:16:51Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions.
00:16:55This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.
00:16:59But the contract...
00:17:00I 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.
00:17:20Today, I want to make it clear.
00:17:23Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.
00:17:27Miss 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.
00:18:09A man who can 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?
00:18:23Shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:33Help!
00:18:34Mom!
00:18:35Someone get a doctor!
00:18:36Mom!
00:18:37It seems your night has taken quite the trip, Mr. Shepard.
00:18:43Indeed.
00:18:44Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.
00:18:46What?
00:18:58What?
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.
00:19:06She 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 Laura.
00:19:27She's a liar.
00:19:28Oh, stop it, Amber.
00:19:30You lied to us just as much as she did.
00:19:32Lied?
00:19:34You're on my side.
00:19:35And anyways, I have a plan.
00:19:38The Shepards are no one special.
00:19:40We can expose Laura in all her lies.
00:19:43Go national.
00:19:44We can make ourselves a household name.
00:19:48Now, if you'll excuse me,
00:19:50I have a very important phone call to make.
00:19:52Thank you so much for tonight, Mr. Shepard.
00:20:00Thank you as well for standing up with me first.
00:20:03It's all right, 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
00:20:44isn'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.
00:21:08I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard.
00:21:13I actually have another appointment tonight, so I can't.
00:21:17Wait, Laura.
00:21:18Just here is fine.
00:21:22Laura?
00:21:27Laura, who is it?
00:21:29Laura, wait!
00:21:30Jason, find out who owns that car and 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, Ms. Smith.
00:21:57How did you get this number?
00:21:59Don't worry about that right now.
00:22:01I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis.
00:22:04Someone I know very well.
00:22:07Impersonating my niece?
00:22:08And where is this fake Laura?
00:22:13Right here in Maplewood.
00:22:15And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.
00:22:18Well, what is she doing exactly?
00:22:22And more to the point, what do you want from me?
00:22:26In the next few days, the Lewis Group will hold an investment meeting, right?
00:22:32I 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.
00:22:44Trust me, Mr. Lewis.
00:22:46Thank you, Mr.
00:22:47That little rascal, Laura.
00:22:57I wonder what she's up to now.
00:23:02That car belongs to Mr. Yeats, the Lewis family butler.
00:23:07Huh.
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?
00:23:25Chloe.
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.
00:23:54It's quite the catch, you say.
00:23:56Look.
00:23:57My 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.
00:24:27Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's secrets now.
00:24:33This 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 do it 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?
00:25:02You 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?
00:25:19I think you need to reconsider exactly 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.
00:25:40Believing 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.
00:25:53So 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, I have a real invitation.
00:26:11Well, before you all start celebrating,
00:26:15why don't you take a look at this?
00:26:21Oh, that's rich.
00:26:22You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me.
00:26:26I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Lewis Group.
00:26:29Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?
00:26:33You mean my uncle?
00:26:36Ian, don't be ridiculous.
00:26:38Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself.
00:26:43And besides, this looks fake.
00:26:46She's a liar.
00:26:48This is a personal invitation from 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.
00:27:05Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?
00:27:09Not that I know of.
00:27:11See, she's lying.
00:27:13There you have it, Laura.
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.
00:27:29There will be consequences.
00:27:34Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis that you claim to have,
00:27:40why don't you just ask him to get the two of them an invitation?
00:27:45Security!
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!
00:27:54Brian Shepard?
00:27:59You think money buys you the right to 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, you 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 since she was married to my son.
00:28:22Hold on a second.
00:28:23An affair?
00:28:26You 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?
00:28:46Thank 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, this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:59A cleaner?
00:29:00Nonsense.
00:29:00I personally agreed to Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:29:04Exactly.
00:29:05Lewis 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.
00:29:21She'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.
00:29:38You 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?
00:29:53Huh?
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. Anderson.
00:30:45Come in.
00:30:50Excuse me, Vice Presidents.
00:30:53I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Makewood.
00:30:56I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today.
00:31:00Maplewood Branch.
00:31:02Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Miss 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?
00:31:23Miss 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...
00:31:35Miss 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...
00:31:44Miss 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.
00:32:00Oh, please.
00:32:06Laura?
00:32:10Vice Presidents, it's so good to see all of you again.
00:32:14Miss Lewis, it's been too long.
00:32:17Your return is a lifesaver, Miss 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, Miss Lewis.
00:32:29Well, 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.
00:32:46They'll all be there in one spot.
00:32:49Miss Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith.
00:32:53She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a Maplewood branch
00:32:58for the Lewis Group.
00:33:00She said that, did she?
00:33:02Well, Miss 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.
00:33:14Shepard Group.
00:33:18Shepard 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, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:30Oh, don't worry about Amber.
00:33:32Amber, I've got plans for her.
00:33:38Miss Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the legend from us.
00:33:47Cheers.
00:33:48Cheers.
00:33:48Cheers.
00:33:48No, I'm not leaving.
00:34:00What are you talking about?
00:34:01No, come on.
00:34:01Hey!
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 Miss 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.
00:34:18Oh, 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.
00:34:47And let's not forget the mystery guests that they're bringing to Maplewood.
00:34:50Looks like she used you and tossed you aside.
00:34:53Used me?
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 like yesterday's trash.
00:35:02Don't worry, Brian.
00:35:04You 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.
00:35:11Ian 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 to 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, but 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.
00:36:00Move.
00:36:01We'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.
00:36:05This isn't over, Laura.
00:36:06You'll see.
00:36:10Thanks for waiting, man.
00:36:13Laura, I'm glad you're okay.
00:36:16And thank you for defending me.
00:36:21I really appreciate it.
00:36:25Um, are you coming to the meeting?
00:36:29Yes, but it's going to be tricky.
00:36:35Why?
00:36:35I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation.
00:36:41Yes, Laura.
00:36:43There'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.
00:37:00It's someone else.
00:37:03Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?
00:37:08Yes.
00:37:10Her name is Chloe Duke.
00:37:13She is daughter of the Duke family.
00:37:17She's my ex-fiancee.
00:37:20And, uh, 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.
00:37:30And, for some reason, she's having a hard time moving on.
00:37:38And, you think that she's going to cause problems at the meeting for...
00:37:44Out 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.
00:38:05Laura.
00:38:06Would you consider being, I guess, at the meeting?
00:38:12What?
00:38:13Are you worried that this Chloe's 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...
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 and...
00:39:03It's okay.
00:39:05I just want to be upfront.
00:39:08And if Glantra is anything,
00:39:10you won't face her alone.
00:39:15There's just one thing I do need.
00:39:20What is it?
00:39:22A formal dress.
00:39:25Oh, 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 on.
00:39:54Don'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.
00:40:54It 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.
00:40:59And if it wouldn't fit me, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.
00:41:04Well, buying the whole store, allow me to purchase this dress.
00:41:12Oh, 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.
00:41:33And stitched in Italy, naturally.
00:41:36And apparently there are many more like it.
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.
00:42:04Miss, 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.
00:42:15Why 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?
00:42:54Sorry, Dad.
00:42:56That brand is not for sale.
00:42:59You see, if we can't have it, neither can you.
00:43:01Mr. Yates, yes, this is Laura Lewis.
00:43:08I'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, that's all.
00:43:31Yes.
00:43:38What?
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.
00:43:57The store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepard.
00:44:03The Shepard Group is the new owner.
00:44:06How may I be up service today, sir?
00:44:08Well, Laura, I don't know much about pressure.
00:44:12So I would like to give you this brand to you.
00:44:14You can't be serious.
00:44:16You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.
00:44:18Don't listen to her, Brian.
00:44:21You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else.
00:44:25You're not welcome here.
00:44:26I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:32I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:35Of course.
00:44:38Oh, come on.
00:44:39Sir, ma'am, we're afraid I have to ask you to leave.
00:44:42Well, we're not leaving, okay?
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.
00:44:51Okay.
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?
00:45:31I, I need a moment.
00:45:34But perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:45:41Does that mean you could be a yes?
00:45:43Maybe.
00:45:50Hi.
00:45:50Well, 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?
00:46:17For this?
00:46:18This gold digger?
00:46:19You know, Ben, I really cared about you,
00:46:23even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:46:27I 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.
00:46:40Try 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.
00:46:49I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.
00:46:54What?
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.
00:47:20Why don't you ask her, if it's real.
00:47:25This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:47:31Please, right this way.
00:47:32We can continue this discussion later.
00:47:34If you manage to get in.
00:47:35Sir, 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.
00:48:09Everyone 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?
00:48:24Don'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?
00:48:37Let's head inside.
00:48:37Brian, how 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.
00:49:03I'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 girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl, what, your little girl
00:49:50If I can't have Brian, neither can you. The 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?
00:50:05I 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. She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.
00:50:20What? Are 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.
00:50:42I had no idea she would be so...
00:50:47intense.
00:50:49What 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.
00:51:01Power couple, you say?
00:51:03More like a disaster waiting to happen.
00:51:07Anyway, shall we take a seat?
00:51:10Actually, Brian, my seat is...
00:51:14It's up there.
00:51:17Really?
00:51:18She doesn't deserve to sit there.
00:51:20Excuse me.
00:51:21This is my VIP invitation.
00:51:24I can sit wherever I like.
00:51:27Hey, what do you think you're doing?
00:51:29This is signed by all three VPs of Louis Group.
00:51:32Where did you get this?
00:51:34Who did you have to sleep with?
00:51:36That's enough.
00:51:38This is getting us nowhere.
00:51:41Laura is my guest.
00:51:43And I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her.
00:51:48Got it?
00:51:49Mr. Shepard, what do you see in that woman?
00:51:53Miss Duke is a perfect match for you.
00:51:56She's from a good family, beautiful and successful.
00:52:00What more could you ask for?
00:52:03That's a good question.
00:52:05Not much, actually.
00:52:07Honesty.
00:52:09That's what I want.
00:52:11And love.
00:52:13Things that clearly, Chloe has no idea.
00:52:16I said I was sorry.
00:52:18What more do you want?
00:52:20I've watched Chloe grow up.
00:52:22She's like a daughter to me.
00:52:24I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.
00:52:31One more chance, Brian.
00:52:33Let's forget all this nonsense.
00:52:35Do it, Mr. Shepard.
00:52:37Propose right here, right now.
00:52:40Brian?
00:52:42Is this how the Duke family handles business deals?
00:52:49By forcing a ring on someone?
00:52:52Do it, or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:53:02Don't you dare.
00:53:04You're humiliating yourself.
00:53:06How dare you?
00:53:07Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:10Yes.
00:53:13Okay.
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.
00:53:27Why would you choose someone like her?
00:53:30Exactly.
00:53:31This woman is trouble.
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?
00:53:53Yes.
00:53:56You know what, maybe you're right, Chloe.
00:53:59How 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.
00:54:12You 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.
00:54:25Leave us with a black eye.
00:54:26She's willing to offend the chick for her.
00:54:27What kind of charm does she have?
00:54:28I want to be careful, Brian.
00:54:29Don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the Lewis Group.
00:54:30Are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum?
00:54:31The Lewis Group isn't blacklisting anyone, especially not Shepard Group.
00:54:36Louis Group RS?
00:54:38You?
00:54:39Don't make me laugh.
00:54:41Security, remove these two impostors from the premises.
00:54:45Wait, Uncle Jones.
00:54:47Give Brian another chance.
00:54:49Don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the Lewis Group.
00:54:52Are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum?
00:54:55The Lewis Group isn't blacklisting anyone, especially not Shepard Group.
00:55:00Louis Group RS?
00:55:01You?
00:55:03Don't make me laugh.
00:55:04Another chance. Choose, Brian. Me and the future you deserve, or this...fraught.
00:55:13Chloe, I have everything I ever wanted, right here.
00:55:19And I wouldn't trade all the powers that took so many forward.
00:55:23Fine.
00:55:29Short the stock of the Shepard Group.
00:55:31What?
00:55:32You forced my hand, Brian. Now Shepard Group is ruined.
00:55:37The Duke family, they can't be serious. Shepard Group is doomed.
00:55:42Brian, you don't have to do this for me.
00:55:46Laura, I will never let anyone bully you, let alone them.
00:55:52Thank you, Brian, for... for believing in me, for protecting me.
00:55:59Now it's my turn to protect you.
00:56:09Listen carefully. I need you to protect the Shepard Group stock. At all costs. Don't let it drop even one cent. Do you understand?
00:56:22Well, award-winning performance, Laura. But you can't possibly control the stock market.
00:56:31Want to put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?
00:56:34If the Shepard stock holds for the next five minutes, you owe me a public apology.
00:56:46Deal.
00:56:47Well, looks like your five minutes is up. Let's see how the Shepard stock is doing.
00:57:04What the? The Shepard Group stock prices? It's going up!
00:57:14This can't be happening. It must be a coincidence.
00:57:16Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?
00:57:25There was a huge investment. We couldn't compete. Shepard's stock price is being heavily supported.
00:57:31How did you do this?
00:57:34Like I said, Chloe, I'm Laura Lewis.
00:57:39No, you're not. You're just some clean-out. You don't have access to billions.
00:57:44Well, I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:53No, I 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, would you be so quick to forgive me?
00:58:03Chloe, the truth is everyone here has seen you be a bully and a coward and now a sore loser.
00:58:18This is so humiliating for her.
00:58:21How did she manage that? Maybe she really is a Lewis.
00:58:25Apologize to Miss Lewis.
00:58:28Shut up. Don't you dare talk about Miss Duke like that.
00:58:31Don't forget, the Duke family owned half of Maplewood.
00:58:35You're going as a Lewis. Let's get out of here.
00:58:39Hold on.
00:58:41This is where I belong.
00:58:44And that is my chair.
00:58:48You can't go there. That is the VIP section.
00:58:51Only those invited by the Lewis Group Vice Presidents get to sit there.
00:58:56Like I said, Chloe, that's my seat.
00:58:59I had a rumor floating around a few days ago.
00:59:04Seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony between her ex and Mr. Shepard, wasn't it?
00:59:16Are you planning another outburst, Laura?
00:59:19Is this how you charm all your men? Shall we?
00:59:23My pleasure.
00:59:25What are you doing?
00:59:27Let go. It doesn't matter what happens. I choose to stay by Laura's side.
00:59:33Let's go.
00:59:34Don't be absurd. That seat is reserved for a very important guest.
00:59:40Someone so esteemed, even the Vice Presidents have to bow low.
00:59:47And how exactly, Mr. Jones?
00:59:52Are you so sure that I'm not that esteemed guest?
00:59:55Wait, that's Peter Young.
00:59:58Director of Business Affairs at Lewis Group.
01:00:04Oh, that's Peter Young. He decides which investment is right.
01:00:06Mr. Young, it's Chloe Duke, Head of Duke Industries. So glad you could join us.
01:00:11Why is everyone standing around?
01:00:12It's her. She's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seat. It's embarrassing.
01:00:18That seat's reserved for the Lewis Group VIP guest. Specifically the family heir. Please get off the stage.
01:00:26Oh, yes. Mr. Young, was it? I think I remember you. You manage my family's investments.
01:00:35Don't pretend like you know what's going on.
01:00:37Please get off the stage. That seat's reserved for the Lewis family heir.
01:00:43I need to make one thing crystal clear.
01:00:50I am the heir of the Lewis family.
01:00:58This is ridiculous. You, the Lewis heir. Don't you know that Miss Lewis is a legend around here?
01:01:04You must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this.
01:01:08Exactly. We ran a background check on her and it turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the Harrison Group.
01:01:15Before that, I could see her in my famous supermarket.
01:01:19See, Brian? This is who you've been chasing after. A liar and a cheat.
01:01:24Security, get this imposter out of here. Everyone here is a witness.
01:01:28Why would any of you trust Laura? If any of you dares to harm her, you have to go through me first.
01:01:37Brian, she's just a nobody. She's just someone that the Harrison Group ditched. They didn't even want her. What exactly do you see in her?
01:01:47Escort this imposter out of here. Now.
01:01:49Now.
01:01:50Oh, Peter.
01:01:59Peter, do you have any idea what you're doing?
01:02:03Mr. Yates, I'm so glad you could join us.
01:02:08Miss Lewis, sorry about the delay and for all the trouble you've had to put up with.
01:02:13It's no trouble, Mr. Yates. Luckily, I haven't been alone.
01:02:18I've had the great company of my very loyal friend.
01:02:24Wait a minute. She's Miss Lewis. Is this a joke?
01:02:28Mr. Young, you're new to the Lewis Group, so I can understand why you wouldn't recognize Miss Lewis.
01:02:34But she listened to lies without checking the facts. And almost called the police.
01:02:43Tell me, Mr. Young, who put you up to this?
01:02:48Was it my uncle, Ian Lewis?
01:02:53I knew it.
01:02:54I knew it.
01:02:57Consider this your... termination.
01:03:01I get it now. This is all an act. Right?
01:03:05Chloe, what are you doing? We still want to work with the Lewis family.
01:03:08Work with them? Are you blind? This woman is clearly having an affair with this old man.
01:03:13That's enough, young lady. You've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis Group.
01:03:17Oh, Chloe. I can't believe we're going through this again. I think you need some professional help.
01:03:26Maybe I could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist.
01:03:29Chloe, that's enough.
01:03:31It's ridiculous. If you were really the Lewis family heir, you would have the ring.
01:03:35So why don't you show it to everyone?
01:03:37Show us the ring!
01:03:42Why don't you show that to everyone?
01:03:44Show us the ring!
01:03:45Show us the ring!
01:03:46Show us the ring!
01:03:47Who are you to make demands of me?
01:03:50I don't answer to anyone but myself.
01:03:54I don't need any of your validation.
01:04:00Oh, there's a ring.
01:04:05First Presidents!
01:04:07I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family. This woman is an imposter.
01:04:11Miss Lewis, we apologise for the delay.
01:04:14How could you just let that con woman sit there? Get her out of here!
01:04:18This seat was always for Miss Lewis.
01:04:21She's the special guest we've been waiting for.
01:04:25The investment queen. The real heir to Lewis Group.
01:04:30Laura Lewis!
01:04:32She was a divorced host wife. A janitor. How can she?
01:04:34She can't be. It's a lie. I'm telling you, it's a lie.
01:04:38Do you think we'd lie? We run Lewis Group.
01:04:42Oh, Chloe. You assaulted me earlier. And you came to this meeting to what? Sabotage it.
01:04:50You'll be hearing from our legal team.
01:04:54Is this true, Miss Duke? Did you try and sabotage this meeting?
01:05:00Yes, it's all true. She fooled us all.
01:05:03The Dukes tricked us to keep Lewis Group out of Maplewood and control everything themselves.
01:05:11I had no idea. But I'm on your side.
01:05:15I can give you everything you need. All the resources in Maplewood.
01:05:19Miss Lewis, how would you like us to deal with this?
01:05:24An eye for an eye.
01:05:28Since Miss Duke here loves ruining things, I'll target her precious Duke Industries.
01:05:41I want them bankrupt in ten minutes.
01:05:44You're bluffing. You're nobody. You'll always be a nobody.
01:05:47And you can't touch me.
01:05:50Then consider this a test, Chloe.
01:05:54I didn't need my family support with Shepard and I certainly don't even know.
01:05:59Chloe, you dug your own grave.
01:06:02You think you can destroy Maplewood's leading family with just the Shepard group?
01:06:07Please.
01:06:10We'll see.
01:06:12Dad?
01:06:14Slow down. What are you talking about?
01:06:20No. It's impossible.
01:06:25Chloe, what have you done? Years of hard work. Destroyed in minutes.
01:06:29What did you do?
01:06:30Well, Chloe, isn't this what you wanted? To give me a little taste of destruction?
01:06:44This is impossible. It's impossible!
01:06:48Chloe, what have you done? The news is everywhere.
01:06:51The news is everywhere. Shepard's launched a full scale of salt on the stock market.
01:06:56They're hammering our shares.
01:06:58Are you sure it's just Shepard's?
01:07:00Yes! Shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato.
01:07:05We could go bankrupt. You've ruined everything!
01:07:08Don't worry, Mr. Duke. When your company does go bankrupt, I'll buy it. At a fire sale price. Your employees won't even be affected.
01:07:18Brilliant! A masterstroke, Ms. Lewis.
01:07:21Now, this is my event. Please leave.
01:07:27Brian, I did this for us! Everything I did, I did for us, Brian!
01:07:31Chloe, you need help. These feelings you have for me, it's not love. It's obsession.
01:07:44Enough! If you don't want to ruin everything completely, you'll come with me. Right now.
01:07:50Chloe...
01:07:51Right now!
01:07:53Chloe!
01:07:55This isn't our boss! Get out of me!
01:08:05What is going on here? Did they finally expose Laura's lies?
01:08:14Shepard Group. They're the new partner that's partnering up with Lewis Group for Maplewood.
01:08:19They're handling all future construction projects.
01:08:21That can't be. What about us? That was our project.
01:08:25Remember Laura, Tinto, and Brian.
01:08:28Harrison Group is practically out. We have no chance.
01:08:31We can't give up that easily.
01:08:33Remember, Ian Lewis himself appointed me as general manager.
01:08:37In a few days, he promised that he would let us meet with a new heir.
01:08:40You're right. If we can just meet with a new heir, we can bypass the Shepards and meet directly with the Lewis Group.
01:08:46We just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top.
01:08:50That's right.
01:08:55Vice Presidents, allow me to introduce my associate, Brian Shepard.
01:09:01I'm sure I've met you before.
01:09:03Mr. Shepard, finally a pleasure to meet you.
01:09:06We've looked into your company's financial review.
01:09:10Very impressive.
01:09:12Thank you. Thank you, bud.
01:09:13A large part of that success is thanks to Ms. Lewis.
01:09:18She practically saved me from disaster.
01:09:21Three times over now.
01:09:22Brian, you can just call me Laura.
01:09:25Ms. Lewis's recommendation is very telling, Mr. Shepard.
01:09:30Perhaps today clarifies everything.
01:09:33Mr. Shepard, this opportunity is gone.
01:09:36Seized.
01:09:38A woman like Laura is not easy to find.
01:09:41Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Vice President.
01:09:52Did Laura send you to kill me?
01:09:54Laura? Hardly.
01:09:55I'm Ian Lewis, CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group.
01:10:03So you're Laura's uncle?
01:10:05In the flesh.
01:10:07So Laura really is your niece?
01:10:10Yes, little Laura.
01:10:12She just threw away her birthright about two, three years ago.
01:10:16Ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood.
01:10:19I think he was a Harrison.
01:10:20Now Laura's got the VPs and Mr. Yates on her side.
01:10:24Did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover?
01:10:28And we can't let that happen, can we, my dear?
01:10:31If you're Ian Lewis, wouldn't you have the family ring?
01:10:35Well, my dear, that's where you come in, Miss Duke.
01:10:39We need you to relinquish my ring.
01:10:41What if I fail?
01:10:44My family is already ruined.
01:10:46Yes, you are in a spot of bother, I must say.
01:10:50But, if successful, I guarantee that you and the Duke family will get back everything you've lost.
01:10:57Laura's got the VPs and Brian on her side. How can I possibly get the ring?
01:11:02There is a way, you know, that we can make Laura relinquish and give up that ring willingly.
01:11:10Laura, my dear, welcome.
01:11:13Uncle Ian, it's so good to see you.
01:11:21Laura.
01:11:22It's so good to see you.
01:11:24And you, it's been too long, two, three years perhaps.
01:11:28How have you been?
01:11:30I've been well, Uncle Ian.
01:11:32Thank you for asking.
01:11:33I see you've been busy keeping Lewis Group afloat.
01:11:37Yes.
01:11:38Kind of been easy.
01:11:39Indeed, somebody had to.
01:11:41I mean, after you left me with everything to do, without a safe pair of hands, I hate to think it would have happened to the company.
01:11:48Actually, Uncle Ian, from what I've heard, you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions.
01:11:57Yes, minor mistakes, minor.
01:11:59Don't worry, Uncle Ian, I won't hold it against you.
01:12:03Oh, good.
01:12:05Well, cheers to you coming back here.
01:12:08And the Lewis Group.
01:12:11Oh!
01:12:13I'm so sorry, Laura, how clumsy of me.
01:12:17No, no worries, Uncle Ian, I...
01:12:20I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up.
01:12:23Of course.
01:12:24Right away, just down to the left.
01:12:33Use it wisely.
01:12:35Oh, I will.
01:12:36Use it wisely.
01:12:37No, no...
01:12:39No, no...
01:12:46No, no...
01:12:48No, no, no...
01:12:50No, no, no.
01:12:52Hey, Laura, how's that?
01:12:54Hello, Brian.
01:12:55Your little girlfriend is with me now.
01:12:57Chloe...
01:12:58But how in the hell did you get Laura's phone?
01:13:01Let's just say that I have my ways.
01:13:03Listen, Chloe.
01:13:06Don't hurt her.
01:13:07Please.
01:13:09I'll do anything.
01:13:12Come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs.
01:13:15Now.
01:13:17Don't tell anyone if you want her alive.
01:13:22Well, you certainly do have your ways.
01:13:28Oh, thank goodness you've cleared up. I am sorry. How clumsy.
01:13:32And don't forget your phone. I retrieved it for you.
01:13:35Thank you. I'm going in.
01:13:36Lovely to see you again.
01:13:37Yeah. I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet.
01:13:41At the banquet.
01:13:45I'll see you then.
01:13:45Will do. Looking forward to it.
01:13:50Laura! Laura! Where are you?
01:13:53Laura! Laura! Where are you?
01:13:58Laura! Laura! Where are you?
01:14:01Laura!
01:14:06I got you.
01:14:09You weren't expecting that, were you?
01:14:12Finally. Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.
01:14:25What the? Laura? Where are you? Laura? Laura?
01:14:28Now go shut your mouth.
01:14:30Chloe. What have you done? Are you out of your mind?
01:14:35I'm out of my mind. You were the one that left me for that tramp and destroyed my life.
01:14:40That's not true. You were the one who messed up.
01:14:43Brian!
01:14:44Laura!
01:14:47Stay where you are. You better not alone.
01:14:50You shot this knife, Chloe. This is insane!
01:14:55Insane? I did this for us, Brian! We were meant to be together.
01:15:01Us? You've gone crazy. Then you're out of here.
01:15:05Chloe, kidnapping is a very serious event. They're going to lock you up for years.
01:15:12Do you think I care about jail time? All I care about is tearing me apart.
01:15:17I don't deserve him. What have you done?
01:15:21You've destroyed my life, my company, everything.
01:15:26Now I'm going to destroy your life.
01:15:29Give me the family ring now. Give it to me!
01:15:33This is about the ring.
01:15:36Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:15:39You know, Chloe, trying to kill me, that's foolish.
01:15:45Because who do you think is going to win?
01:15:48You, that little man, or me?
01:15:54Something a little bit more persuasive.
01:15:56Oh!
01:16:01Freeze! Don't move anyone.
01:16:08Don't move.
01:16:11You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.
01:16:13Miss Lewis, having fun without me? I'm hurt.
01:16:19Are you hurt?
01:16:21No. I'm okay.
01:16:25Tell me, Chloe, who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:16:31Why should I tell you?
01:16:32You're going to kill me anyway.
01:16:35Chloe, I don't have a problem with you.
01:16:37But if you don't talk, your beloved Duke Industries might run into some.
01:16:45Well, I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:16:48So the choice is yours, Chloe.
01:16:50Talk, or face the consequences.
01:16:53Fine.
01:16:55It was Ian Lewis.
01:16:56He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the bank room today.
01:17:02Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?
01:17:04I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:17:09Oh, every word, Miss Lewis.
01:17:11Are you ready to play a game, Brian?
01:17:13This is crazy.
01:17:26Are we really sure we can do this?
01:17:27All these big companies here, it's crazy.
01:17:29Absolutely.
01:17:31The Lewis Group is under new leadership.
01:17:33We can talk to the heiress herself.
01:17:35Exactly.
01:17:36We just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir.
01:17:39There's Ian Lewis now.
01:17:40There's Ian Lewis now.
01:17:42You can introduce yourself.
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 the other day.
01:17:50This is Ben Harrison from Harrison Group.
01:17:52How do you do?
01:17:53We're the company that...
01:17:54Yes, I know who you are.
01:17:56Miss Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little drama.
01:17:59Now, look, I'm not here for idle chatter.
01:18:06Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
01:18:07Can I ask you all to be seated, please?
01:18:12The moment you've all been waiting for.
01:18:15Tonight marks a new chapter in the life of the Lewis Group.
01:18:19A night where the rightful heir takes their place.
01:18:21Would you please join me in welcoming the heir to the Lewis Group, Miss Laura Lewis.
01:18:28Look, everybody, attention.
01:18:30Attention, please.
01:18:32There's been a recent development of some tragedy.
01:18:38I just got noticed from a phone call a couple of minutes ago that Laura has been in a car accident.
01:18:45And tragically, she hasn't made it.
01:18:48She has not survived.
01:18:51What?
01:18:53Laura Lewis is dead?
01:18:56It doesn't matter now.
01:18:57She's gone.
01:18:58Mr. Lewis, is this new...
01:19:00A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates.
01:19:02But rest assured, the Lewis Group will continue under my competent leadership.
01:19:08Hold on.
01:19:10Who said that I'm dead?
01:19:11Laura!
01:19:18I don't understand.
01:19:20What's happening?
01:19:22Laura?
01:19:23But...
01:19:24Why aren't you...
01:19:25My apologies for the delay, everyone.
01:19:28There seems to be some...
01:19:30misunderstanding.
01:19:31Laura, what are you doing here?
01:19:33You've got to stop this.
01:19:34If you upset the Lewis family anymore, we're all doomed.
01:19:37I'll save this once.
01:19:38Back off, then.
01:19:39Thank you for coming, everyone.
01:19:47As I'm sure you know, tonight, I officially reclaim my title as the CEO of Lewis Group.
01:19:56Perhaps you could make some room for me, Uncle Ian.
01:20:03Impossible.
01:20:04How are you still alive?
01:20:06Well, clearly I am alive and well, so why don't we get this started?
01:20:10No.
01:20:11You're not the rightful heir.
01:20:14You gave that away when you married Ben Harrison.
01:20:16Uncle Ian, is that seriously your argument that you have that I got married too quickly?
01:20:23Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago and married a stranger and left me to work tirelessly, keeping the company together.
01:20:31Uncle Ian, retire.
01:20:34Enjoy your retirement.
01:20:36Lewis Group will be perfectly fine without you.
01:20:38No, there can only be one heir, and that's me.
01:20:43And the rightful heir has possession of this.
01:20:47You think a ring makes an heir?
01:20:51You're even more foolish than I could have ever imagined.
01:20:55Give that back to me.
01:20:56This.
01:20:57Yes.
01:20:58You think some shiny gold thing makes you the heir?
01:21:02Give it back.
01:21:04True leadership is about earning the respect of those around you, not some stupid ring.
01:21:13Oh, my ring.
01:21:14What have you done?
01:21:15Where is it?
01:21:15My ring?
01:21:20Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.
01:21:23How dare you.
01:21:25Let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.
01:21:32Talk.
01:21:34Fine.
01:21:35It was Ian Lewis.
01:21:37He said he'd help you get distracted by kept you away from the bankers today.
01:21:41Oh, quite the spectacle, Mr. Lewis.
01:21:47Security, escort him out.
01:21:50And Ian, don't fall over.
01:21:52It's all lies.
01:21:53It's all lies.
01:21:54Fakery.
01:21:55It's fake news.
01:21:55Lewis, get him out of here.
01:21:57Get him out of here.
01:21:57Now.
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.
01:22:13Luckily, these past few days, I've had Mr. Shepherd by my side.
01:22:19And he has been a great support.
01:22:24Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.
01:22:28And I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.
01:22:38Shepherd Group.
01:22:39What?
01:22:40Laura, hold on.
01:22:41This was never my idea.
01:22:43This was all Kathy and Amber's fault.
01:22:45I don't want a divorce.
01:22:47What?
01:22:47Ben, what are you saying?
01:22:48You came to me first.
01:22:50Classic Ben.
01:22:51Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.
01:22:56Just don't shut Harrison Group out.
01:22:58Just give me another chance.
01:23:00How could I shut you out?
01:23:02I'm just a cleaner, remember?
01:23:04I'm just a useless housewife.
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.
01:23:12No.
01:23:15Um, Mr. Shepherd?
01:23:17Yes, Ms. Lewis?
01:23:19I was wondering if maybe you wanted to grab dinner sometime.
01:23:27On me.
01:23:28Miss Lewis?
01:23:30I would love to you.
01:23:34I would love to you.
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