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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 shorting attempt.
00:01:23It's failing.
00:01:24The price is holding.
00:01:27Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.
00:01:34We met before.
00:01:35They're still cleaning to do Mr. Shepard.
00:01:38Hold on.
00:01:39Tell me.
00:01:40How 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.
00:01:52Jason?
00:01:53Can we have five now?
00:01:54Mr. Yates?
00:01:55What?
00:01:56Only two bodyguards this time?
00:01:57You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:01:58No, ma'am.
00:01:59I just thought you might like to scream today.
00:02:05Now, listen. Everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Group.
00:02:20Now, listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the law's criminal.
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. Anything 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.
00:02:51Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Toby walk you up to the house. For my sake.
00:03:06Divorce papers. Sign it.
00:03:16Why?
00:03:17You are not worthy of my son anymore.
00:03:20The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now.
00:03:23Especially since it's landed a $100 million contract with the Shepherd Group.
00:03:28And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:31The truth is, Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time.
00:03:35I need a wife who reflects my status.
00:03:37I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:40Oh, you. A cleaning woman. Handing out million dollar deals. Don't make me laugh.
00:03:50I did. It was my present to Ben for his birthday.
00:03:54I was the one who got Brian Harrison to give Ben that deal.
00:03:58What are you doing here?
00:04:00Clearly, Ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the Harrison family.
00:04:04Amber's family is practically local royalty.
00:04:07Local royalty.
00:04:09A small town rich person is royalty.
00:04:12And what qualifications do you have to judge, Miss Cleaner?
00:04:15Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor. Doesn't it, Ben?
00:04:21What's going on?
00:04:24Is this why you want a divorce? Because of her?
00:04:28Oh, please. I've spent years building Harrison Group.
00:04:31You're still a cleaner. You just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:35Growing apart?
00:04:38No.
00:04:40No, I won't sign any agreement then.
00:04:46I won't sign.
00:04:47Huh. Money is a motivator, isn't it?
00:04:52Ben.
00:04:54Alright. Here. A hundred thousand dollars. Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:05:00A hundred thousand dollars?
00:05:02I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.
00:05:07Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?
00:05:10Don't be ridiculous. You've never done anything for Ben's success.
00:05:14This is our act of charity to work.
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.
00:05:26I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this.
00:05:32Since none of you respect me.
00:05:36A cleaning lady threatening us.
00:05:39I'm so scared.
00:05:40Just leave. You already make this house stink.
00:05:50Thank God she's gone.
00:05:52Go to written store.
00:05:53Sir.
00:05:54Laura Lewis' information.
00:05:55She's Ben Harrison's wife.
00:05:56No wonder why she wanted us to part with them.
00:05:57Actually sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:05:58Divorced her?
00:05:59Wait a minute.
00:06:00Don't you remember?
00:06:01She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:02Yeah.
00:06:03She saved our hiding now.
00:06:04Remember?
00:06:05Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred-million dollar contract?
00:06:08Actually sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:11Divorced her? Wait a minute, don't you remember? She's the one who helped us with the
00:06:19Smith contract three years ago. Yeah, she's saved our hiding now, remember?
00:06:26Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?
00:06:33Let's get to the bottom of this.
00:06:38Hey, what are you doing? Let go of me. You attacked Amber. Apologize this instant.
00:06:46Stealing from the Harrisons. We gave you a generous divorce settlement,
00:06:50you refused it, and now you're stealing. She couldn't afford it. You're a thief.
00:07:02That's mine. Give it back.
00:07:03Hey! That's enough!
00:07:07Laura? I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.
00:07:12It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard, but I'm just going through a divorce. You see, it's...
00:07:20Who are you, Laura's new squeeze?
00:07:22Excuse me, do you know who I am?
00:07:24Is this true? You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son? Shame on you!
00:07:29Mr. Shepard, I...
00:07:31For your information, my name is Brian Shepard. I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:36Oh, please. A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:07:41You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber? That's really interesting considering I thought you
00:07:46were the one that secured that contract for Ben. That's ridiculous. He doesn't look like that.
00:07:51What? My ring? Jason, 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.
00:08:10All rabbed dead bodies. You're not going anywhere until I tell you what's going on.
00:08:14We 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? That's a lie!
00:08:26Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura! You come back here and explain yourself!
00:08:30Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura!
00:08:35Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the 100 million deal?
00:08:41Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.
00:08:45I don't feel good about going through the signing event. After how they treated you,
00:08:51maybe we should cancel it?
00:08:52No! Um, no, the event will proceed. Besides, I'll be there.
00:09:03There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura. Who are you, truly?
00:09:08You'll find out, Mr. Shepard. Um, can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:17Mr. Yates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners, and we're gonna have a meeting.
00:09:26An investment meeting, one week from today. Make sure everyone is there.
00:09:35Because after that meeting, I'm gonna reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:41Oh, excellent, Ms. Lewis. I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:44Ben Harrison,
00:09:46You're gonna 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? Get that woman out of here. We don't need cleaners at this event.
00:10:14Why wouldn't I be here? This is a business event, after all.
00:10:18Business? You wouldn't know business if it hit you on the head.
00:10:22A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey. Just get out.
00:10:26Don'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.
00:10:31Oh, Ben, do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:36Oh, Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:40You don't belong here. Just get out!
00:10:49That's what you get.
00:10:55This contract is mine. To give or take away as I see fit.
00:11:01Don't be ridiculous. This is insane. Who do you think you are?
00:11:05Yeah, put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:08Security? She's lost a mind. This is a disaster.
00:11:12Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you,
00:11:17but since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:35You really think ripping up that contract is going to help? You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:50Oh, please, honey. You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:54Security, get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:57I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:12:01And after careful consideration,
00:12:05I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:12:09You really think that the Shepard group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:12:14You have no authority here.
00:12:16Of course, she has the authority.
00:12:24That's the man that Laura went with the other day. What is he doing here?
00:12:27Mr. Shepard? How does he know her?
00:12:29Is that really Brian Shepard?
00:12:32Laura, are you all right?
00:12:36Mr. Shepard, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman. There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:41There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison. This contract with Shepard group is officially terminated.
00:12:48Effective immediately.
00:12:51Wait a minute. This contract, I thought you said you got it.
00:12:54It's her. She ruined the contract. You are his mistress, aren't you?
00:12:59An affair? She had an affair with that man behind my son's back?
00:13:04Mom, please, it's okay. This man is-
00:13:07Don't touch me. That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone, has an affair, and you just stand there?
00:13:13You're a disgrace.
00:13:15An adulterer. You deserve to be ar-
00:13:17Shut up!
00:13:20Mr. Shepard, I apologize for this whole mess, but I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.
00:13:26Tricked? Why don't you answer a question yourself then?
00:13:32What was my name before we got married?
00:13:36Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:38Lewis Group? The Financial Giants?
00:13:41There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:46That's crazy. There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name. That's absurd.
00:13:52It's- it's- it's absurd! A high society heiress wouldn't waste their time in Maplewood!
00:13:59Yeah. Yeah, it's a lie. It's a lie. This woman was a waitress when I met her. In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago.
00:14:07She's nothing special. She only married me out of gratitude.
00:14:10I was just a waitress. How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:14:16First time I met her, she was in need of waitress at the diner.
00:14:19Okay, listen up everybody. When- when I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:24Now look at me. I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.
00:14:28Look at her. Still just a clear.
00:14:30Mr. Shepherd, that woman is my son's ex-wife. She's doing all this out of spite.
00:14:36She's lying, Mr. Shepherd. She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:44Let's make something clear. I 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. You were never good enough for Ben when you married him. Oops.
00:15:02That roof was built with lies. Kathy, you never respected me.
00:15:07And Ben? Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.
00:15:12And the cheating. I think you're blaming the wrong person.
00:15:18You were not good enough for Ben then, and you're certainly not good enough for him now.
00:15:21If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story, then the truth, Kathy.
00:15:29Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons. From everything.
00:15:38Wait, wait, wait, Laura. 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. You're a cleaner. You're a cleaner that cleans toilets.
00:15:47Nobody cares about you. Cleaning 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's been some sort of misunderstanding. I think all jobs are important. Right, Mom?
00:16:07Ben, what are you doing?
00:16:09But I don't think that a janitor should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.
00:16:15A janitor. Well, 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. This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you.
00:16:37I... but, well...
00:16:40A lie, you're saying. Miss 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.
00:16:58But the contract... I mean, Laura tore it up.
00:17:02So, can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?
00:17:07We're printed, Mr. Harrison.
00:17:09Perhaps you haven't been paying attention without Miss Lewis involved.
00:17:14I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company.
00:17:20Today, 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. You destroyed everything.
00:17:35What? No, it's a misunderstanding. I can explain.
00:17:39Lewis? Lewis Family Group? This can't be.
00:17:42Believe 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 a contract.
00:18:15The charade is over, Mr. Harrison.
00:18:18Everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:18:20Mr. Lewis, shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:33Help!
00:18:34Mom!
00:18:34Someone get a doctor!
00:18:36Mom!
00:18:36It seems your night has taken quite the turn, Mr. Shepard.
00:18:41Mr. Harrison.
00:18:43Indeed.
00:18:44Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.
00:18:57What?
00:18:59What now?
00:19:00Mom, this is not all on me.
00:19:02Not on you.
00:19:04I was trying to help.
00:19:06She cheated on you with Shepard.
00:19:08Flaunted their affair.
00:19:09Exactly.
00:19:11And those dresses?
00:19:13Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:19:15Ms. Smith, how could you do this?
00:19:18We trusted you completely.
00:19:19No, 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.
00:19:29You lied to us just as much as she did.
00:19:32Lied?
00:19:34You're on my side.
00:19:36And anyways, I have a plan.
00:19:38The Shepards are no one special.
00:19:40We can expose Laura 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.
00:19:53Thank you so much for tonight, Mr. Shepard.
00:20:00Thank you as well for standing up for me.
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 worry about me, Mr. Shepard.
00:20:13I'll be fine.
00:20:15Excuse me, you can just drop me off.
00:20:17Actually, Laura, actually, Laura, there is something else.
00:20:21Would you consider to go 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.
00:20:33And yes, technically you're single now.
00:20:36Yes, that may be true, but going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly proper.
00:20:48Proper?
00:20:50Laura, I don't give a damn about appearances.
00:20:54Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength.
00:20:58Those are qualities I truly admire.
00:21:02So, what do you say?
00:21:03Dinner?
00:21:06Just two people getting to know each other.
00:21:12I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard.
00:21:13I actually have another appointment tonight, so I can't do that.
00:21:17Wait, Laura?
00:21:18Just here is fine.
00:21:22Laura?
00:21:27Laura, who is it?
00:21:29Laura, wait!
00:21:32Jason, find out who owns that car and do it fast.
00:21:44Ian Lewis, who is this?
00:21:45It'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.
00:22:06Impersonating my niece?
00:22:09And where is this fake Laura?
00:22:13Right here in Maplewood.
00:22:14And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.
00:22:18Well, what is she doing exactly?
00:22:22And more to the point, what do you want from me?
00:22:27In 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.
00:22:38I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting.
00:22:40But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I...
00:22:43It won't be.
00:22:45Trust me, Mr. Lewis.
00:22:47Thank you, Mr.
00:22:51That little rascal, Laura.
00:22:57I wonder what she's up to now.
00:23:02That car belongs to Mr. Yeats, the Lewis family bubler.
00:23:07Oh.
00:23:09Lewis family?
00:23:11That's interesting.
00:23:13Could she be connected to them somehow?
00:23:16I'm not sure.
00:23:17I'm not sure.
00:23:19Brian!
00:23:20There you are.
00:23:21I've missed you.
00:23:22Chloe.
00:23:25What are you up to?
00:23:25Chloe.
00:23:27What 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?
00:23:41It's a mistake you said.
00:23:42You cheated on me.
00:23:48Is this your new fling?
00:23:50Ex-divorcey.
00:23:52Used a clean floor.
00:23:53It's quite the catch, you say.
00:23:56Look, my relationship with her is none of your business.
00:24:00And don't you dare talk about her like that.
00:24:03Please.
00:24:05An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman.
00:24:09It's a classic story.
00:24:10That's enough.
00:24:12I'll get the hell out of my office.
00:24:14You want to be careful, Brian.
00:24:16Duke Industries still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.
00:24:20If you want Shepard Group to stay afloat, you ought to be more careful.
00:24:27Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's secrets now.
00:24:36This is it.
00:24:37The Lewis Group Vice Presidents are on the top floor.
00:24:40Once I'm done speaking with them, I'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.
00:24:53Did Brian teach you already?
00:24:56That's none of your business.
00:24:59Now, move aside please.
00:25:00Laura, just what do you think you're doing, you street rat?
00:25:04You really think you can just ruin my events again?
00:25:06Haven't you ruined my life enough?
00:25:07Don't you have any shame?
00:25:09If you'll excuse me, I have an important meeting to get to.
00:25:12Oh, the nerve.
00:25:14After everything you've done, you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?
00:25:19Seriously?
00:25:20I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.
00:25:24Oh, 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.
00:25:33The 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, can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once?
00:25:52I know what this is.
00:25:54So stupid.
00:25:56Oh, such a 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 Loose Group.
00:26:07And unlike some people, I have a real invitation.
00:26:11Well, before you all start celebrating, why don't you take a look at this?
00:26:21Oh, that's rich.
00:26:23You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me.
00:26:26I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Loose Group.
00:26:29Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?
00:26:33You mean my uncle?
00:26:35Ian, 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, which leads straight to the vice presidential suite.
00:26:58She's lying.
00:26:59They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel.
00:27:06Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?
00:27:09Not that I know of.
00:27:11See?
00:27:12She's lying.
00:27:13There you have it, Laura.
00:27:14Even the hotel staff can spot a fake.
00:27:17Go on, get lost before things get worse.
00:27:19Here, take this one.
00:27:24Lead me to the vice president's.
00:27:25You have no idea what you just did.
00:27:30There 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.
00:27:47She is harassing me.
00:27:49We're done with your games, Laura.
00:27:50You're just a fraud.
00:27:52Man, place me here.
00:27:53What?
00:27:53Hold on!
00:27:54Brian Shepard?
00:28:00You think money buys you the right to walk all over people?
00:28:02Well, it doesn't.
00:28:03Yeah, it wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it, huh?
00:28:07What other plans do you have to destroy this town?
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.
00:28:24An 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?
00:28:40We'll 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.
00:28:50It seems there's a misunderstanding.
00:28:53These people don't think that I belong here.
00:28:55Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you, this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:58A cleaner?
00:29:00Nonsense.
00:29:00I personally agreed to Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:29:04I 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.
00:29:41You 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? Because of the affair? Because she slept with you?
00:29:55Excuse me.
00:29:56Who are you and how dare you speak to Miss Lewis that way?
00:30:00That's enough.
00:30:01Haven't 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 to come or go as I please.
00:30:25Thank you for stepping in, Brian.
00:30:30I 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. Heverson.
00:30:50Excuse me, Vice Presidents.
00:30:52I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch.
00:30:57I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today.
00:31:00Maplewood Branch.
00:31:02Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, 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.
00:31:21Expansion plans?
00:31:23Miss Smith?
00:31:23A 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.
00:31:42Maybe 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.
00:32:00Laura?
00:32:10Vice Presidents, it's so good to see all of you again.
00:32:15Miss 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.
00:32:31Well, please sit.
00:32:33Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track.
00:32:37We've got a meeting planned, a big one, in just a few days.
00:32:43Local powerhouses and smaller players, too.
00:32:46They'll all be there in one spot.
00:32:48Miss Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith.
00:32:53She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a Maplewood branch
00:32:59for the Lewis Group.
00:33:00She said that, did she?
00:33:01Well, Miss Smith is a liar.
00:33:04There is no Maplewood branch, at least not yet.
00:33:07Well, she lied so blatantly.
00:33:08It was, it's unbelievable.
00:33:10Bob, don't worry.
00:33:11I found a much more suitable partner.
00:33:17Shepard Group.
00:33:18Shepard Group?
00:33:19Their rise to a public company has been impressive.
00:33:23Do you have anything to do with that?
00:33:26So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:30Oh, don't worry about Amber.
00:33:34I've got plans for her.
00:33:38Miss Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the legend from us.
00:33:45I'm not leaving.
00:33:58What are you talking about?
00:34:00No, come on, come on.
00:34:02Amber Smith.
00:34:03I'm the Lewis Group manager of Maplewood branch.
00:34:05What are you doing?
00:34:05These 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.
00:34:17Oh, of course.
00:34:19Laura.
00:34:20She'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.
00:34:51Looks 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,
00:35:12Ian Lewis.
00:35:14New 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.
00:35:41You see, I'm not sure if you know Miss Smith, but Lewis Group is my company.
00:35:47And I decide who goes to the meetings.
00:35:49He works!
00:35:52Escort them out.
00:35:54Their visit is over.
00:35:55Oh, come on.
00:35:56This way, please.
00:35:58Come on, I'm not leaving.
00:35:58Come on.
00:35:59I'm not leaving.
00:36:00Move.
00:36:00We're not leaving again.
00:36:02Move.
00:36:02Oh, no, no, no.
00:36:03No, no, no, we're not going. Now!
00:36:05This isn't over, Laura.
00:36:07You'll see.
00:36:11Thanks for waiting, Glenn.
00:36:13Laura,
00:36:15I'm glad you're okay.
00:36:17And thank you
00:36:19for defending me.
00:36:21I really
00:36:23appreciate it.
00:36:25Um,
00:36:27are you coming to the meeting?
00:36:29Yes, but
00:36:31it's gonna be tricky.
00:36:35Why? I'm sure
00:36:37that Shepard Group got an invitation.
00:36:41Yes,
00:36:43Laura.
00:36:45There's something you should know.
00:36:47Is...
00:36:49Is this about Ben?
00:36:51Cause I can assure you that he won't
00:36:53cause any problems. He won't even
00:36:55get past security.
00:36:57Laura, it's not Ben.
00:36:59It's someone else.
00:37:03Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?
00:37:07Yes.
00:37:09Her name is Chloe Duke.
00:37:11She is daughter
00:37:13of the Duke family.
00:37:15She's my ex-fiance.
00:37:17She's my ex-fiance.
00:37:19And, uh...
00:37:21Let's say things didn't
00:37:23end so well between us.
00:37:25And...
00:37:27Let's just say we didn't
00:37:29end things so well.
00:37:31And for some reason,
00:37:33she's having a hard time moving on.
00:37:37And...
00:37:39You think that
00:37:41she's gonna cause problems
00:37:43at the meeting?
00:37:45For...
00:37:47Out of...
00:37:49Jealousy?
00:37:51There's a possibility.
00:37:53She's kind of jealous.
00:37:55Well...
00:37:57All the more reason
00:37:59for you to be there.
00:38:01Besides...
00:38:03I'll be there too.
00:38:05Laura...
00:38:07Would you consider being
00:38:09my guest at the meeting?
00:38:11What?
00:38:13Are you worried that this Chloe
00:38:15is gonna cause problems for me too?
00:38:17Maybe a little.
00:38:19But mostly...
00:38:21a little bit weird to you.
00:38:23Well...
00:38:24It's a very kind offer,
00:38:25Mr. Shepard.
00:38:28Laura...
00:38:33I 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.
00:38:43Ryan...
00:38:45I...
00:38:49I...
00:38:50I appreciate...
00:38:51Your honesty and...
00:38:53Right now...
00:38:54I...
00:38:55I'm just not...
00:38:56I...
00:38:57I just don't really have romance...
00:38:58On my mind...
00:38:59Right now...
00:39:00Just...
00:39:01With...
00:39:02With everything going on...
00:39:03And...
00:39:04Going on and...
00:39:05It's okay.
00:39:06I just want to be upfront.
00:39:08And if Chloe tries anything...
00:39:11You won't face her alone.
00:39:15There's just...
00:39:17One thing...
00:39:18I do need.
00:39:20What is it?
00:39:22A formal dress.
00:39:35Ah!
00:39:36Security!
00:39:37She doesn't belong here.
00:39:38This is a private store.
00:39:40Excuse me.
00:39:41We...
00:39:42Need some assistance.
00:39:43I'm looking for...
00:39:44A very particular dress.
00:39:49Wow.
00:39:50It's...
00:39:51Beautiful.
00:39:52It is.
00:39:53I'll try this one off.
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.
00:40:04Yeah, exactly.
00:40:05I mean...
00:40:06What are you doing here?
00:40:07Can't you just leave me alone?
00:40:08I wouldn't bat an eyelash...
00:40:09If you just...
00:40:10Disappeared.
00:40:11For...
00:40:12Retail therapy.
00:40:13Oh, 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!
00:40:21Show some respect.
00:40:23Typical Laura.
00:40:24Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:28I would've asked you, but...
00:40:29Without me, I'm sure you're already booked.
00:40:32Oh, please.
00:40:33Come on.
00:40:34We'll take the dress.
00:40:35Sir, this particular dress is...
00:40:37Not for sale.
00:40:38Uh...
00:40:39What 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.
00:40:46The Lewis Group heiress.
00:40:47The entire brand belongs to her.
00:40:49This 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.
00:41:00And if it wouldn't fit me, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.
00:41:04Well, buying the whole store.
00:41:06Allow 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?
00:41:24Please tell me more about this dress.
00:41:26Of course.
00:41:27It was custom made for Laura Lewis.
00:41:30Heiress to the Lewis Group fortune.
00:41:33And stitched in Italy, naturally.
00:41:35And apparently there are many more like it this year.
00:41:38High-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.
00:41:58Fine, 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 dollars.
00:42:27And to buy it for a waitress?
00:42:30Are you out of your mind?
00:42:31Yes.
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 Shepherd, CEO of Shepherd Group.
00:42:42I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.
00:42:45I'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand.
00:42:50What?
00:42:55Sorry, sir.
00:42:56That brand is not for sale.
00:42:59You see?
00:43:00If we can't have it, neither can you.
00:43:05Mr. Yates.
00:43:06Yes, this is Laura Lewis.
00:43:09I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepherd Group.
00:43:15Oh, come on.
00:43:16Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.
00:43:19Exactly.
00:43:20Come on.
00:43:21This is pathetic.
00:43:22You really think this is going to work?
00:43:23It's sad.
00:43:24Excellent.
00:43:25Thank you, Mr. Yates.
00:43:26That's all.
00:43:34Yes?
00:43:38What?
00:43:40Are you willing to sell me the brand?
00:43:44Awesome.
00:43:49Hello?
00:43:50Hello?
00:43:51Yes?
00:43:52Wow.
00:43:53Yes, of course.
00:43:54Absolutely.
00:43:56Mm-hmm.
00:43:59This store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepherd.
00:44:04The Shepherd Group is the new owner.
00:44:06How may I be up service today, sir?
00:44:09Well, Laura, I don't know much about pressure.
00:44:12So I would like to give you this brand to you.
00:44:15You can't be serious.
00:44:16You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.
00:44:19Don't listen to her, Brian.
00:44:22You 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.
00:44:33I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:35Of course.
00:44:38Oh, come on.
00:44:39Sir?
00:44:40Ma'am?
00:44:41You're afraid I have to ask you to leave?
00:44:42Well, we're not leaving.
00:44:43Okay?
00:44:44Hey, hey, hey!
00:44:45This isn't over, Laura!
00:44:47Could I try the dress on now?
00:44:48Of course, Miss Lewis.
00:44:50You just follow me.
00:44:57Wow.
00:44:59Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.
00:45:05Laura, you look breath-taking in this dress.
00:45:10Brian, why would you do all of this for me?
00:45:15Laura.
00:45:19Because you deserve everything beautiful in the world.
00:45:23And that includes this dress.
00:45:28Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?
00:45:32I...
00:45:33I need a moment.
00:45:35Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:45:41Does that mean you could be a yes?
00:45:43Maybe.
00:45:50Hi.
00:45:58Hi.
00:46:02What?
00:46:04Well, well, well.
00:46:06Look who decided to join the party.
00:46:08Playing dress-up again, Laura?
00:46:09One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith.
00:46:13And you understand the meaning of rude.
00:46:15You threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone?
00:46:18For this.
00:46:19This gold digger.
00:46:21You know, Ben, I really cared about you, even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:46:26I know the name of a great psychologist in New York.
00:46:30Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.
00:46:36Enough!
00:46:38I've had enough of this drama.
00:46:39Yeah, me too.
00:46:41Try that again, and you'll regret it.
00:46:43Now get the hell out of my face.
00:46:44Let's see if you two even make it past the door.
00:46:48Yeah.
00:46:50I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.
00:46:54What? That's impossible.
00:46:56I was invited by the CEO himself.
00:46:58Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group.
00:47:04Your name is on the list.
00:47:06Looks 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. This doesn't even look real.
00:47:19It's different from mine.
00:47:20Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:47:26This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:47:31Please, right this way.
00:47:33We can continue this discussion later.
00:47:35If you manage to get in.
00:47:40Sir? Madam?
00:47:42We recommend you leave.
00:47:45There you are!
00:47:47How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:47:50Looks like another relationship fights the dust, Laura.
00:47:54Looks like stealing men is a hobby of yours.
00:47:56Get away from him!
00:47:58He's engaged to me!
00:47:59Hey, hey, hey.
00:48:00Hold your horses, Gwen.
00:48:02That ended a long time ago.
00:48:04Engaged to you.
00:48:06Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian.
00:48:09Your relationship's history.
00:48:11That was just a little tiff.
00:48:13You really think that could tear us apart?
00:48:14No.
00:48:15No.
00:48:16No.
00:48:18No.
00:48:19Don't you know who I am?
00:48:23Don't pretend like you don't know.
00:48:26Oh, honey.
00:48:27She don't recognize royalty, let alone a duke.
00:48:30She's just a maid, remember?
00:48:32I don't have time for all this drama.
00:48:35Brian?
00:48:37Let's head inside.
00:48:39Brian!
00:48:40How could you choose this cleaner over me?
00:48:44Are you really going to humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?
00:48:48There's nothing left to say, Gloria.
00:48:49Don't make this a scene.
00:48:51Shall we?
00:48:52You okay, Miss Duke?
00:48:53And you are?
00:48:54Amber Smith.
00:48:55I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:48:56What branch?
00:48:57I've never heard of it.
00:48:58What do you want from me?
00:48:59That Laura!
00:49:00She tore up my invitation.
00:49:01Do you think you can get me inside?
00:49:02What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?
00:49:05Please don't waste my time.
00:49:35If 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?
00:50:04I need your help with something.
00:50:08What is it? Anything for my little Chloe.
00:50:12It'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.
00:50:21What? Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?
00:50:27She's pretending to be Lewis to get close to him.
00:50:31What are you planning?
00:50:33I want to destroy Shepard Group.
00:50:39Anyway, I am terribly sorry about Chloe.
00:50:43I had no idea she would be so...
00:50:47intense.
00:50:48What?
00:50:49What do you mean? You so should have taken her up on her offer. I mean, you guys are just...
00:50:58Power couple.
00:51:00I see what you're doing. Power couple, you say? More like a disaster waiting to happen.
00:51:08Anyway, shall we take a seat?
00:51:11Actually, Brian, my seat is...
00:51:16It's up there.
00:51:18Really?
00:51:19She doesn't deserve to sit there.
00:51:21Excuse me.
00:51:22This is my VIP invitation.
00:51:25I can sit wherever I like.
00:51:28Hey, what do you think you're doing?
00:51:30This is signed by all three VPs of Lewis Group.
00:51:33Where did you get this?
00:51:36Who did you have to sleep with?
00:51:38That's enough.
00:51:40This is getting us nowhere.
00:51:42Laura is my guest.
00:51:44And I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her.
00:51:49Got it?
00:51:51Mr. Shepherd, what do you see in that woman?
00:51:55Miss Duke is a perfect match for you.
00:51:58She's from a good family, beautiful and successful.
00:52:02What more could you ask for?
00:52:04That's a good question.
00:52:06Not much, actually.
00:52:08Honesty.
00:52:10That's what I want.
00:52:12And love.
00:52:14Things that are clearly, Chloe has no idea.
00:52:17I said I was sorry.
00:52:18What more do you want?
00:52:21I've watched Chloe grow up.
00:52:23She's like a daughter to me.
00:52:25I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.
00:52:32One more chance, Brian.
00:52:34Let's forget all this nonsense.
00:52:36Do it, Mr. Shepherd.
00:52:38Propose. Right here. Right now.
00:52:42Brian?
00:52:45Is this how the Duke family handled things?
00:52:48Business deals?
00:52:50By forcing a ring on someone?
00:52:53Do it.
00:52:54Or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:53:02Don't you dare.
00:53:04You're humiliating yourself.
00:53:07How dare you?
00:53:08Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:10Yes.
00:53:11Oh my god.
00:53:13But I can't imagine someone like her.
00:53:17Interesting in me.
00:53:19The truth is, I wouldn't be here where I am today without her.
00:53:24Why would you choose someone like her?
00:53:25Exactly.
00:53:26This woman is trouble.
00:53:27She doesn't belong here.
00:53:28Throw her out.
00:53:29You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me.
00:53:30Interesting turn of events.
00:53:31Perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past.
00:53:32Do you actually think that just because you have the name Laura, that you're the missing heiress Laura Lewis?
00:53:36You know what?
00:53:37Maybe you're right, Chloe.
00:53:38How ridiculous.
00:53:39Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:53:40Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:53:52I'm sure that the Duke family still values Cooperation, but wow.
00:53:59Just fix that.
00:54:00You just don't care.
00:54:02I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation but wow did I
00:54:10underestimate your foolishness Chloe you have no right to talk to miss Duke like
00:54:15that that's enough you don't get to talk here you got mad Shepard you dare to go
00:54:20against Miss Duke and the same applies to everyone else here anyone who is
00:54:25Saltz Laura leaves with a black eye it's willing to defend the chick for her I want to be careful
00:54:33Brian don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the Lewis group are you
00:54:39willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum the Lewis group isn't blacklisting
00:54:45anyone especially not Shepard Lewis group RS you don't make me laugh security remove
00:54:59these two imposters from the premises wait Uncle Jones give Brian another chance choose
00:55:06Brian me in the future you deserve or this fraud boy I have everything I ever
00:55:16wanted right here you know wouldn't trade all the powers it looks on me fine
00:55:25short the stock of the Shepard group what you forced my hand Brian now Shepard group is ruined
00:55:37the Duke family they can't be serious Shepard group is doomed Brian you don't have to do this for me
00:55:45Laura now we'll never let anyone bully you let alone them thank you Brian for
00:55:55for believing in me for protecting me now 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
00:56:21do you understand do you understand Wow award-winning performance Laura but you
00:56:28can't possibly control the stock want to put your money where your mouth is Chloe if
00:56:35the Shepard's stock holds for the next five minutes you owe me a public apology
00:56:47deal
00:56:54well looks like your five minutes is up let's see how the Shepard stock is stealing
00:57:04what the Shepard group stock prices it's going up this can't be happening it must be a coincidence
00:57:16why didn't you short the stock like I asked there was a huge investment we couldn't compete
00:57:28Shepard's stock price is being heavily supported how did you do this like I said Chloe I'm Laura Lewis
00:57:39oh you're not you're just some cleaner you don't have access to billions well I think it's time for my
00:57:48apology no I think it's time for my apology there's no way I'm apologizing to you if things were the
00:58:01other way would you be so quick to forgive me Chloe the truth is everyone here has seen you be a bully
00:58:11and a coward and now a sore loser this is so humiliating for her how did she manage that maybe she
00:58:23really is a Lewis apologize to Miss Lewis shut up don't you dare talk about Miss Duke like that
00:58:30don't forget the Duke family owned half of Maplewood there you go with that let's get out of here hold on
00:58:41this is where I belong and that is my chair you can't go there that is the VIP section only those
00:58:52invited by the Lewis group vice presidents get to sit there like I said Chloe that's my seat
00:58:59had a rumor floating around a few days ago seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony
00:59:13between her ex and Mr. Shepard wasn't it are you planning another outburst Laura is this how you charm all your
00:59:21men shall we my pleasure what are you doing let go it doesn't matter what happened I choose to stay
00:59:31by Laura's side let's go don't be absurd that seat is reserved for a very important guest someone so
00:59:41you're esteemed even the vice presidents have to bow low and how exactly Mr. Jones are you so sure that I'm not that
00:59:55esteemed guest wait that's Peter Young director of business affairs at Lewis group ask Peter Young he decides which
01:00:06Mr. Young it's uh Chloe Duke head of Duke industries so glad you could join us why is everyone standing
01:00:12around it's her she's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seats it's embarrassing that seats
01:00:19reserved for the Lewis group VIP guest specifically the family heir please get off the stage oh yes
01:00:27Mr. Young was it I think I remember you you manage my family's investments don't pretend like you know
01:00:37what's going on please get off the stage that seats reserved for the Lewis family heir I need to make one
01:00:43thing crystal clear I 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
01:01:05you must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this exactly we ran a background check
01:01:10on her and it turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the Harrison group before
01:01:16that I could see her in my family's supermarket see Brian this is who you've been chasing after a liar
01:01:23and a cheat security get this imposter out of here and everyone here is a witness why would any of you
01:01:30trust Laura if any of you dares to harm her you have to go through me first Brian she's just some nobody
01:01:41she's just someone that the Harrison group ditched they didn't even want her what exactly do you see
01:01:47in her it's got this imposter out of here now oh Peter
01:01:59Peter do you have any idea what you're doing Mr. Yates I'm so glad you could join us
01:02:06Miss Lewis sorry about the delay and for all the trouble you've had to put up with it's no trouble
01:02:16Mr. Yates luckily I haven't been alone I've had the great company of my very loyal friend wait a minute
01:02:26she's Miss Lewis is this a joke Mr. Young you're new to the Lewis group so I can understand why you
01:02:34wouldn't recognize Miss Lewis but you listened to lies without checking the facts
01:02:38and almost called the police tell me Mr. Young who put you up to this was it my uncle Ian Lewis
01:02:49I knew it
01:02:58consider this your termination
01:03:00I get it now
01:03:02this is all an act
01:03:04right
01:03:04Chloe what are you doing we still want to work with the Lewis family
01:03:07work with him 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 show us the ring
01:03:38show us the ring who are you to make demands of me I don't answer to anyone but myself
01:03:54I don't need any of your validation
01:03:57oh there's a ring
01:04:05vice presidents I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family this woman is an imposter
01:04:11Miss Lewis we apologize 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 Laura Lewis
01:04:31she's a divorced host wife a janitor how can she
01:04:35she 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
01:04:50sabotage it you'll be hearing from our legal team
01:04:55is this true Miss Duke did you try and sabotage this meeting
01:05:03yes it's all true she fooled us all the juice tricked us to keep
01:05:08Lewis group out of Maplewood and control everything themselves
01:05:12I had no idea but I'm on your side
01:05:15I can give you everything you need all the resources in Maplewood
01:05:20Miss Lewis how would you like us to deal with this
01:05:24an eye for an eye
01:05:29since Miss Duke here loves ruining things
01:05:34I'll target her precious Duke industries
01:05:41I want them bankrupt in 10 minutes
01:05:44you're bluffing
01:05:45you're nobody you'll always be a nobody and you can't touch me
01:05:50then consider this a test
01:05:53Chloe I didn't need my family's support with Shepard and I certainly don't need it now
01:05:58Chloe you dug your own grave
01:06:02you think you can destroy Maplewood's leading family with just the Shepard group
01:06:07please
01:06:11we'll see
01:06:11dad
01:06:18slow down what are you talking about
01:06:22no it's impossible
01:06:26Chloe what have you done
01:06:28years of hard work destroyed in minutes
01:06:35what did you do
01:06:36well
01:06:38Chloe
01:06:40isn't this what you wanted
01:06:41to give me a little taste of destruction
01:06:45this is impossible
01:06:46it's impossible
01:06:48Chloe what have you done
01:06:51the news is everywhere
01:06:53Shepard's launched a full scale of SOB on the stock market
01:06:56they're hammering our shares
01:06:59are 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
01:07:07you've ruined everything
01:07:08don't worry Mr. Duke
01:07:09when your company does go bankrupt
01:07:13I'll buy it
01:07:14at a fire sale price
01:07:15your employees won't even be affected
01:07:17brilliant
01:07:18a masterstroke Ms. Lewis
01:07:22now
01:07:23this is my event
01:07:26please leave
01:07:27Brian I did this for us
01:07:29everything I did I did for us Brian
01:07:31Chloe
01:07:35you need help
01:07:37these feelings you have for me
01:07:39it's not love
01:07:42it's obsession
01:07:43enough
01:07:45if you don't want to ruin everything completely
01:07:47you'll come with me
01:07:48right now
01:07:51right now
01:07:52what is going on here
01:08:11did they finally expose Laura's lies
01:08:13Shepard Group
01:08:14they're the new partner that's partnering up with Lewis Group for Maplewood
01:08:18and they're handling all future construction projects
01:08:21that can't be
01:08:23what about us that was our project
01:08:24remember Laura Dinto with Brian
01:08:27Harrison Group is practically out
01:08:29we have no chance
01:08:30we can't give up that easily
01:08:32remember
01:08:33Ian Lewis himself appointed me as general manager
01:08:36in a few days he promised that he would let us meet with a new heir
01:08:40you're right
01:08:41if we can just meet with the new heir we can bypass the Shepards
01:08:44and meet directly with the Lewis Group
01:08:45we just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top
01:08:51sure
01:08:55vice presidents
01:08:57allow me to introduce my associate
01:09:00Brian Shepard
01:09:01I'm sure I've mentioned him before
01:09:03Mr. Shepard
01:09:04it's finally a pleasure to meet you
01:09:06we've looked into your uh
01:09:07company's financial review
01:09:10very impressive
01:09:11thank you
01:09:12thank you
01:09:13thank you but
01:09:14a large part of that success
01:09:16is next 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
01:09:32Mr. Shepard
01:09:33this opportunity is going
01:09:36it's easy to
01:09:37a woman like Laura is not easy to buy
01:09:41thank you for your kind words Mr. Vice President
01:09:52did Laura send you to kill me
01:09:54Laura
01:09:55hardly
01:09:56I'm Ian Lewis
01:09:58CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group
01:10:01so you're Laura's uncle
01:10:05in the flesh
01:10:08so Laura really is your niece
01:10:10yes
01:10:11little Laura
01:10:12she just threw away her birthright about
01:10:15two three years ago
01:10:16ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood
01:10:19I think he was a Harrison
01:10:21now Laura's got the VPs and Mr. Yates on her side
01:10:25did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover
01:10:29and we can't let that happen can we my dear
01:10:32if you're Ian Lewis wouldn't you have the family ring
01:10:35well my dear
01:10:37that's where you come in Miss Duke
01:10:39we need you to relinquish my ring
01:10:43what if I what if I fail my family is already ruined
01:10:47yes 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
01:11:00how can I possibly get the ring
01:11:02there is a way you know
01:11:04that we can make Laura relinquish and give up that ring willingly
01:11:09Laura my dear welcome
01:11:14Uncle Ian it's so good to see you
01:11:21Laura
01:11:21it's so good to see you
01:11:22and you it's been too long two three years perhaps
01:11:28how have you been
01:11:29I'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
01:11:38it's been easy
01:11:38indeed somebody had to I mean after you left me with everything to do
01:11:44without a safe pair of hands I hate to think what would have happened to the company
01:11:47actually Uncle Ian from what I've heard you've lost billions with some
01:11:54questionable investment decisions
01:11:57yes minor mistakes minor
01:12:00don't worry Uncle Ian I won't hold it against you
01:12:04good well cheers to you coming back here and the Lewis group
01:12:10oh I'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 right away just down to the left
01:12:33use it wisely
01:12:35oh I will
01:12:40hey Laura how's that
01:12:53hello Brian your little girlfriend is with me now
01:12:56Chloe how in the hell did you get Laura's phone
01:13:00let's just say that I have my ways
01:13:03listen Chloe don't hurt her please
01:13:07I'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
01:13:34oh thank you lovely to see you again yeah I guess I'll see you the day after
01:13:40tomorrow at the banquet at the banquet
01:13:45I'll see you then will do looking forward to it
01:13:47Laura Laura where are you
01:13:53Laura Laura where are you
01:13:58Laura Laura where are you
01:14:06gotcha
01:14:07go shut your mouth
01:14:30Chloe
01:14:31Chloe what have you done you out of your mind
01:14:35out of my mind
01:14:37you were the one that left me for that tram 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
01:14:49you better come alone
01:14:51you shot this knife Chloe this is insane
01:14:54insane
01:14:55I did this for us Brian
01:14:58we were meant to be together
01:15:01us you've gone crazy and you're out of here
01:15:05Chloe kidnapping is a very serious event they're gonna lock you up for years
01:15:11you think I care about jail time all I care about is tearing these two apart
01:15:17you don't deserve him
01:15:20what you've done
01:15:21you've destroyed my life
01:15:23my company everything
01:15:26now I'm gonna destroy your life
01:15:29forgive me
01:15:30the family ring now
01:15:31give it to me
01:15:33this is about the ring
01:15:35did my uncle Ian put you up to this
01:15:39you know Chloe
01:15:41trying to kill me
01:15:43that's foolish
01:15:44shh
01:15:45because who do you think is gonna win
01:15:48you
01:15:49that will matter
01:15:50or
01:15:52me
01:15:54something a little bit more persuasive
01:16:04freeze don't move anyone
01:16:09don't move
01:16:11you're about to be arrested for kidnapping
01:16:13miss lewis
01:16:15having fun without me
01:16:17i'm not hurt
01:16:20are you hurt
01:16:22no i'm okay
01:16:26tell me chloe
01:16:28who put you up to this chloe
01:16:31why should i tell you
01:16:33you're gonna kill me anyway
01:16:35chloe i don't have a problem with you
01:16:36but if you don't talk
01:16:41your 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
01:16:51or face the consequences
01:16:53fine
01:16:54it was ian lewis
01:16:57he 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
01:17:21this is crazy
01:17:26are we really sure we can do this all these big companies here it's it's crazy
01:17:30absolutely
01:17:31the lewis group is under new leadership
01:17:33we can talk to the heiress herself
01:17:35exactly we just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir
01:17:39there's ian lewis now you can introduce yourself let's go yeah
01:17:46hello ian lewis i'm amber smith we spoke on the phone the other day
01:17:50this has been harrison from harrison group how do you do
01:17:53we're the company yes i know who you are
01:17:56smith you're the one who exposed laura's little drama
01:17:59now look i'm not here for idle chatter
01:18:01good evening ladies and gentlemen could i ask you all to be seated please
01:18:10thank you the 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
01:18:22would you please join me in welcoming the heir to the lewis group miss laura lewis
01:18:27uh look everybody attention attention please
01:18:33there's been a recent development of some tragedy
01:18:38i just got noticed from a phone call a couple of minutes ago
01:18:42that laura has been in a car accident and tragically she hasn't made it she has not survived
01:18:53what laura lewis is dead
01:18:55it doesn't matter now she's gone mr lewis is this new tragic turn of events mr yates
01:19:02but rest assured the lewis group will continue under my competent leadership
01:19:09hold on who said that i'm dead
01:19:13laura
01:19:14i don't understand what's happening laura but weren't you my apologies for the delay everyone
01:19:28there seems to be some misunderstanding laura what are you doing here you you gotta stop this if you
01:19:34upset the lewis family anymore we're all doomed i'll save this once back off that
01:19:44thank you for coming everyone as i'm sure you know tonight i officially reclaim my title
01:19:53as the ceo of lewis group perhaps you could make some room for me uncle ian impossible how are you
01:20:05still alive well clearly i am alive and well so why don't we get this started no you're not the rightful
01:20:13ian you gave that away when you married ben harrison
01:20:19uncle ian is that seriously your art best that you have that i got married too quickly well you
01:20:24went off to maplewood three years ago and married a stranger and left me to work tirelessly keeping
01:20:30the company together
01:20:31uncle ian retire enjoy your retirement lewis group will be perfectly fine without you no there can only be one
01:20:40one heir and that's me and the rightful heir has possession of this you think a ring makes an heir
01:20:51you're even more foolish than i could have ever imagined give that back to me this yes you think some
01:20:59shiny gold thing makes you the heir give it back true leadership is about earning the respect of those
01:21:09around you that's some stupid thing oh my ring oh my god where is it
01:21:18my green oh now everyone if i could have your attention how dare you let me show you how a true
01:21:27heir earns a ring like that
01:21:38he said he helped you can destroy if i kept you away from the bankers today
01:21:44oh quite the spectacle miss lawrence security escort him out
01:21:50and ian don't fall over it's all lies it's all lies fakery the truth is clear get him out of here now
01:21:57i owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight turns out reclaiming my birthright
01:22:09didn't go as smoothly as i had hoped luckily these past few days i've had mr shepherd by my side and he has
01:22:21been a great support lewis group has a lot of exciting plans for maple wood i'm proud to announce that
01:22:32that we have secured a reliable partner shepherd group what laura hold on this was uh never my idea
01:22:43this was all kathy and amber's fault i don't want a divorce what then what are you saying you came to me
01:22:49first classic ben something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your
01:22:55life just don't shut harrison group out just just give me another chance how could i shut you out
01:23:02i'm just a cleaner remember i'm just a useless housewife i don't have that power
01:23:10what are you talking about what no come on sorry no please no
01:23:15um mr shepherd yes miss louis i was wondering if maybe you wanted to grab dinner sometime
01:23:25this time on me miss louis i would love to
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