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