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00:00:00Surrogacy, what's surrogacy?
00:00:02Harvard Business School, MBA, top of class.
00:00:06As for intimate matters,
00:00:11I can assure you performance has never been an issue.
00:00:15Three years I've loved him.
00:00:17Everyone tells me Ethan will never change.
00:00:19But they don't see the real Ethan.
00:00:22I know he loves me.
00:00:30Oh my god! Three years I've wasted on you!
00:00:36I'm not gonna let you take this from me too.
00:00:39I don't need a man to make my dreams come true.
00:00:42One appointment, one sperm donor, I can have a baby of my own.
00:00:49Understand this clearly. We'll be parents, nothing more.
00:00:53Surrogacy, five generations of Crawford dignity destroyed by tabloid gossip.
00:01:05Adrian, I can make all of this disappear.
00:01:10Perfect couple, right? Until...
00:01:14All you have to do is remember who you really belong with.
00:01:18That's for every lie you just told.
00:01:21It's your fault!
00:01:22You really planned to get rid of him.
00:01:26Get up!
00:01:35Three years.
00:01:36Three years I've loved him.
00:01:39Everyone tells me Ethan will never change.
00:01:41That a man like him only loves himself.
00:01:46But they don't see the real Ethan.
00:01:48I know he loves me.
00:01:51Thank you so much. I really, really appreciate it.
00:01:56Tonight, it will be our big night.
00:01:58And I'll give him all of me.
00:02:01We'll make a beautiful baby together.
00:02:03A family of our own.
00:02:05I'm so sorry.
00:02:18I'm so sorry.
00:02:19Oh, my God.
00:02:49Oh, my God.
00:03:19Oh, my God.
00:03:35Voila.
00:03:37You're early.
00:03:39Why so shocked, babe?
00:03:41You're always talking about wanting to try new things.
00:03:44Come and join us.
00:03:53Three years.
00:03:54Three years.
00:03:55I wasted on you.
00:03:57God, I'm such an idiot.
00:04:00To think I was going to have a baby with you.
00:04:05Baby?
00:04:07Sweetheart, you wouldn't even put out after three years and now you're thinking about playing
00:04:11Mommy.
00:04:13Though, if you're finally ready to spread those legs, these lovely ladies can show you how
00:04:21it's done.
00:04:23Screw you.
00:04:25I'm not going to let you take this from me, too.
00:04:42You know what?
00:04:43I don't need a man to make my dreams come true.
00:04:46One appointment, one sperm donor.
00:04:48I can have a baby of my own.
00:04:58Six months to produce an heir or I lose control of Crawford Industries to my nephew.
00:05:03Everything I've built over the last decade, gone.
00:05:09The surrogate candidates are all, for other words, Ivy League educated, impeccable health
00:05:14histories.
00:05:15I don't need their resumes, Thompson.
00:05:17I need someone who won't turn this into a media circus.
00:05:20Find me someone who knows your place and will disappear after delivery.
00:05:23I need someone who knows your place and will disappear after delivery.
00:05:53Miss, are you here for the interview?
00:06:10The interview?
00:06:12Yes, of course.
00:06:17Miss, okay.
00:06:19Okay.
00:06:23Please, sit.
00:06:30Right, um, let's get started.
00:06:34Hey, um, education background.
00:06:38Excuse me?
00:06:40And I'm going to need a full medical history, specifically genetic disorders.
00:06:45Do you work out?
00:06:46Do you have any idea who I am?
00:07:01I'm just trying to be thorough.
00:07:03It's about creating a healthy baby after all.
00:07:06I don't care if you're Brad Pitt.
00:07:15I need to know your reproductive history.
00:07:18So, sexual partners in the last six months?
00:07:22Mr. Crofton, I can show her out.
00:07:24Thompson, leave us.
00:07:30What are you doing?
00:07:32Making sure this interview is more thorough.
00:07:36Harvard Business School, MBA, top of class.
00:07:47No family history of genetic disorders.
00:07:50I work you out five times a week.
00:07:52As for intimate matters, I can assure you performance has never been an issue.
00:08:00Now Thompson is gone, are you comfortable to share yours?
00:08:06Um, yes.
00:08:08Of course.
00:08:10Um, I'm perfectly healthy, too.
00:08:14No genetic disorders, and, uh, I get regular checkups.
00:08:18Um, I've even been taking prenatal vitamins.
00:08:23You really do seem like the perfect match.
00:08:27Good.
00:08:28Now, regarding compensation, what figure did you have in mind?
00:08:34Well, I was thinking around $800.
00:08:39Eight hundred.
00:08:41I expected the fee to be significantly higher.
00:08:46I know, I know it's not a lot of money, but, uh, considering the quality, um, I could, I could help, I can do paperwork, whatever.
00:08:55Talk to me.
00:08:56Bring in the contracts.
00:09:05All of this?
00:09:07Seriously?
00:09:09Take your time to review, but the key point is after birth, the child stays with me.
00:09:15No contact.
00:09:16You want to keep my baby?
00:09:20Are you insane?
00:09:21That's standard procedure for surrogacy arrangements.
00:09:30Surrogacy?
00:09:30Surrogacy.
00:09:31The position you're interviewing for.
00:09:34Interview?
00:09:35I'm hated by sperm.
00:09:38You came to what?
00:09:39Uh, I thought you were a donor.
00:09:41That's why I was asking you all the questions about the history and stuff.
00:09:45I thought you were here to be my surrogate.
00:09:49Right.
00:09:49Um, well, I guess, I guess I've, um, made a mistake, so I'm just gonna go.
00:09:55Wait!
00:09:55A million dollars for carrying my child.
00:10:02I want my own baby, Mr. Crawford, not somebody else's.
00:10:09Ah, you might need that.
00:10:20Clean this up.
00:10:22Bring in the next.
00:10:30Hello?
00:10:31Miss Reed, your father.
00:10:33You need to come now.
00:10:35Okay, I'm coming here.
00:10:36Doctor, how is he? How is my father?
00:11:00The cancer has spread aggressively without immediate treatment.
00:11:03Then, then do something.
00:11:05Let's save him.
00:11:06Is there, is there a treatment you can do?
00:11:09Uh, there is a new treatment.
00:11:11Okay, then, then let's do it.
00:11:13But maybe it's, uh, quite expensive.
00:11:15How much?
00:11:16Around one million dollars.
00:11:18A million dollars?
00:11:20Yes.
00:11:21Can I get a, a, a loan or something?
00:11:24Actually, this is a new technology.
00:11:27And there is no loan policy.
00:11:28Sorry.
00:11:28Sorry.
00:11:28Sorry.
00:11:35Oh, my God.
00:12:04this is the last batch yes sir the blonde want to know about ring sizes and brunette
00:12:16asked about moving in and the redhead all of them want the crawford name no one's qualified
00:12:25she was refreshing no pretense no schemes but she wasn't even here for surrogacy
00:12:37sometimes the best candidate isn't looking for the job
00:12:39hello i'm the reid i'm adrian crawford
00:13:05i've been thinking
00:13:09about yesterday i may have been a bit hasty
00:13:13you're reconsidering don't sound so smug about it i have my reasons as do i
00:13:21i'd like to propose a modification to the original terms what kind of modification
00:13:29joint custody you wouldn't be just carrying the child you'd be the baby's mother why would you
00:13:34agree to that you're honest direct no hidden agenda qualities i want in my child's mother so i'd really
00:13:43get to be a part of the baby's life yes but understand this clearly we'll be parents nothing more
00:13:50no romantic entanglements no emotional expectations don't flutter yourself god rich man and their egos
00:14:01father the board is getting impatient have you considered the arrangements i suggested i i've
00:14:13already made my own plans adrian if you're thinking of using some random surrogate to produce an heir
00:14:21forget it the crawford name means something i won't let it be tainted by i've already chosen my fiancee
00:14:29what we'll discuss this at dinner
00:14:31did i just get promoted from surrogate to fiancee
00:14:42correct me if i'm wrong but didn't you just say just parents nothing more the situation requires
00:14:52adaptation hmm is that ceo talk for i changed my mind if we need a convincing story you'll be staying
00:14:59at my house during the pregnancy and after the baby comes we'll arrange for an amicable separation
00:15:05continue parenting and i'll uh arrange for any additional compensation for the complexity
00:15:12the original amount is fine but i am gonna need it soon
00:15:30welcome to the family miss reed
00:15:32wow i think my whole apartment could fit in this entryway
00:15:54well well well missed me so much you tracked me down
00:16:03can't get over me huh
00:16:07following me here like a lost puppy following you why would i what are you doing here
00:16:13sweetheart this is my family's house i'm sure you know that
00:16:19you never let me have sex with you but look at you now sneaking into my house
00:16:24finally realize what you're missing baby get your hands off me you creep playing hard to get used
00:16:31to be cute but now come on baby we both know this is what you came here for
00:16:38uncle what are you doing get your filthy hands off my fiancee
00:16:44your your what fiancee
00:16:47fiancee how could she be your fiancee she's just watch your mouth show some respect to your future aunt
00:17:00this is crazy you seriously don't know i won't repeat myself stay away from my fiancee
00:17:06one more word you can kiss that trust fund goodbye
00:17:27you all right yeah so ethan he's your nephew
00:17:35then he's your well he was he's kind of he was my boyfriend i mean ex-boyfriend i mean like extremely
00:17:45ex ex-boyfriend i see
00:17:50tell him someone bring your things in shortly
00:17:57um so where am i staying
00:17:59here
00:18:04what unless you prefer explaining to the staff why the happy couple sleep in separate rooms oh of
00:18:11course fake engagement real roommates
00:18:17don't worry i'll be a perfect gentleman
00:18:27what are you doing
00:18:46what are you doing this is the line don't cross it ever
00:18:53for sure
00:19:03what are you doing this is the line don't have to do this is the line don't have to do this
00:19:12my plan worked perfectly
00:19:17wait how did i
00:19:19what are you doing this is the line don't have to do this is the line don't have to do this
00:19:27what's
00:19:32what are you doing this is the line don't have to do this is the line don't have to do this
00:19:37what are you doing this is the line don't have to do this is the line don't have to do this
00:19:42stay on your side
00:19:43myelow wake up
00:19:57Oh
00:20:27Sorry, didn't see you there.
00:20:41You're always in the way.
00:20:45Ah, my brother's mysterious fiance.
00:20:50Mrs. Crawford.
00:20:51Catherine, please. We're family now. Supposedly.
00:20:54Helen, tea, please.
00:20:58Yes, Mrs. Crawford?
00:21:02So tell me, dear, how did you and Adrian meet exactly?
00:21:07Through mutual friends.
00:21:11Oh, really? Mutual friends?
00:21:16Dear, what friend of Adrian's would possibly move in your social circles?
00:21:22Unless this is more of a business arrangement.
00:21:26I'm sorry?
00:21:28Well, a girl of your position, surely some negotiation was involved.
00:21:33The only negotiation was whether I would take his last name or keep my own.
00:21:39Next weekend is our family dinner, and as Adrian's fiancée, your presence is required.
00:21:54I'd be honored.
00:21:57Perfect. I'm sure you can find something more appropriate to wear.
00:22:01You can go now.
00:22:17Excuse me, Miss Rie.
00:22:18I need to clean.
00:22:19Of course. Let me just move this.
00:22:21Is this what you're wearing to the family dinner?
00:22:30How creative.
00:22:32Must be hot in your family, watching you chase after each man.
00:22:37Let me help you with this.
00:22:40My friends!
00:22:41How clumsy of me.
00:22:43You did that on purpose.
00:22:45Do you think you can really marry Mr. Crawford?
00:22:47Mr. Crawford, she was just trash trying to climb the social ladder.
00:22:54Mr. Crawford, she just attacked me.
00:23:00I was trying to help with the...
00:23:02Get out!
00:23:02But I was just...
00:23:04One more word and you're fired.
00:23:07Get out.
00:23:08Get out.
00:23:12What happened?
00:23:16Nothing.
00:23:17I need some space.
00:23:19I want to stay in the guest room tonight.
00:23:21Lila, you don't have to do that.
00:23:22I need some space.
00:23:26You take the bed.
00:23:27I'll take the sofa.
00:23:30I miss you so much, Daddy.
00:23:32Don't worry about me, okay?
00:23:34As long as we can get you better,
00:23:37I won't let their words get to me.
00:23:38I promise.
00:23:40Lila, what happened?
00:23:42What should I do?
00:23:43What should I do?
00:23:43How's the happy couple?
00:23:58How's the happy couple?
00:23:58Oh, that's awkward.
00:24:11Just a small thing.
00:24:13Um, that is not a small pinch.
00:24:15It's okay.
00:24:16I'm here.
00:24:18You're safe.
00:24:19Perfect timing for the injection.
00:24:23Perfect timing for the injection.
00:24:23I made you alive.
00:24:34Get out.
00:24:38Fuck.
00:24:41Fuck.
00:24:42Fuck.
00:24:45Fuck.
00:24:45Fuck.
00:24:45Fuck.
00:24:46Fuck.
00:24:47Oh, fuck.
00:24:47Focus.
00:25:08This is just a simple medical procedure.
00:25:13Just pretend she's not right outside.
00:25:17Mr. Crawford, is everything okay in there?
00:25:22Um, yeah, I'm fine.
00:25:24I just need some assistance.
00:25:27Oh, do you need my help?
00:25:29No, I didn't mean...
00:25:31Oh, sure, honestly, it's fine.
00:25:32I can come in if you need me to.
00:25:36Come in.
00:25:45What's up?
00:25:47You want to help?
00:25:49Of course.
00:25:50What do you need me to?
00:25:55Oh, you're...
00:25:56Oh, you're...
00:25:58I'm so sorry.
00:25:59I didn't realize.
00:26:01I'm just gonna just go somewhere.
00:26:05I just need you somewhere very far away.
00:26:06Oh, it's fine.
00:26:10Well, that was helpful.
00:26:11Are you okay?
00:26:19Yeah.
00:26:20Dr. Anderson said that the hormone shots would hurt, but it's...
00:26:24It's causing you pain.
00:26:25Yeah, it's a little uncomfortable.
00:26:27But I mean, it will pass.
00:26:31Here.
00:26:33Oh, okay.
00:26:34Thanks.
00:26:47Thanks.
00:26:47Thanks.
00:26:52Well, the hormone shots were a part of the agreement, and any resulting pain is technically a work-related issue.
00:26:57and as your employer, I have a duty of care.
00:27:02Okay.
00:27:27Purely professional care.
00:27:39Purely professional, huh?
00:27:50Adrian.
00:27:54Um, about this weekend.
00:27:55I'm sorry, there's an emergency in Atlanta.
00:27:57The merge is falling apart.
00:28:00Thompson, get the jet ready in 20.
00:28:03Your family invited me to dinner.
00:28:05Guess I'll handle it on my own.
00:28:12Well, I don't suppose we should expect punctuality
00:28:15from a person who's probably never had a proper watch in her life.
00:28:18I introduce him to the Lawson Harris,
00:28:22the senator's daughter.
00:28:24I don't understand why he picked this gold digger
00:28:26from God knows where.
00:28:28What did you say she did, Ethan?
00:28:30Retail?
00:28:31Worse.
00:28:32A wannabe writer.
00:28:34She probably thought that landing a Crawford would be her best-selling story.
00:28:38Well, I have tried to be welcoming.
00:28:44I had the chef prepare her place setting and everything.
00:28:47She probably couldn't figure out which work to do this girl.
00:28:50I apologize for the sight delay.
00:29:08My, my.
00:29:09Trying so hard to look the part.
00:29:11James, do make sure none of the silver goes missing after dinner.
00:29:17I suppose Adrian's credit card is getting some good use.
00:29:21And although money can buy designer clothes, it can't buy breeding.
00:29:25Actually, I made this dress myself.
00:29:31Oh, darling.
00:29:33A seamstress for a daughter-in-law?
00:29:36How quaint.
00:29:39At least we know who's going to be mending Adrian socks.
00:29:42I may not have been born into privilege, but I was raised with something much more valuable.
00:29:50Integrity.
00:29:52Integrity.
00:29:53Is that what you call seducing your way into our family?
00:29:58How much, how much will it take you to disappear in your price?
00:30:07The difference between you and I, Mr. Crawford,
00:30:10is that I don't think that everything comes with a price tag.
00:30:15Excuse me.
00:30:24Stay calm.
00:30:28You can do this.
00:30:34Getting all dressed up for me, baby.
00:30:40What's the rush?
00:30:45We're all family here.
00:30:47Well, almost family.
00:30:50Don't touch me.
00:30:52You used to like it when I touched you.
00:30:54Remember how shy you were?
00:30:57Always saying no.
00:31:01Careful, Mel.
00:31:02One scream from you and everyone at dinner is going to know what kind of girl you really are.
00:31:09Now, where were we?
00:31:19Everything all right, dear?
00:31:20You look flushed.
00:31:22So, as I was saying about it, what's your secret?
00:31:29Stop it.
00:31:30Something wrong, Miss Reed?
00:31:34Stop it!
00:31:37Enough.
00:31:37No class?
00:31:39No manners?
00:31:40I don't know how you seduced my son, but someone like you could never deserve a place in this family.
00:31:48I...
00:31:48I'm the one who pursued her.
00:31:57Who convinced her to give me a chance.
00:32:02Adrian.
00:32:03If anyone's unworthy in this relationship, it's me.
00:32:06You want to know how we met?
00:32:07You know what?
00:32:07She crashed into my life, quite literally.
00:32:10Papers flying, coffee spilled.
00:32:12Unlike some people, she didn't care about my name or my money.
00:32:17She, uh, refused me several times.
00:32:21Called me too arrogant, too controlling.
00:32:23First woman who dared to stand out to me.
00:32:26And that's when I knew I had to have her.
00:32:28I...
00:32:33Sir, two things.
00:32:34Your sister has invited Miss Reed to tonight's family dinner, and your jet is ready.
00:32:37We can go now.
00:32:43Cancel it last.
00:32:45After the merger...
00:32:48Yes, sir.
00:32:50Funny that last week's family's dinners were the most pointless waste of time in existence.
00:32:57Something's more important than business.
00:33:05Oh, what a touching story, Uncle.
00:33:08Too bad it's either a complete lie, or she's been playing us both.
00:33:15What are you talking about?
00:33:17We've been dating for three years.
00:33:20I have pictures of us together.
00:33:22What?
00:33:28She probably planned this from the start.
00:33:30Dating me to get close to the family, then setting her sights higher.
00:33:34You manipulative little trick.
00:33:36Face it, Uncle.
00:33:38You're just another rung on her ladder to the top.
00:33:41That's for every lie you've just told.
00:33:57Adrian!
00:33:58How dare you hit my son!
00:34:00Where do you think you're going?
00:34:01We are not finished here yet!
00:34:02Yes, we are!
00:34:09I'm sorry, I shouldn't have left you alone with that.
00:34:12Thank you for coming back, and for making up such a beautiful story about us.
00:34:21Your hands, what happened?
00:34:22As my fiancée, you have access to the family accounts.
00:34:42I expect you to use them.
00:34:43I... I didn't want to presume.
00:34:45You're a Crawford now.
00:34:52Dr. Anderson?
00:34:59Mr. Crawford, the embryos are ready, so we can proceed with the implantation tomorrow morning.
00:35:05I see.
00:35:09What is it?
00:35:10Is something wrong with the embryos?
00:35:12I've been thinking.
00:35:14Perhaps we should approach this matter in a more natural manner.
00:35:20between a husband and wife.
00:35:25What are your thoughts?
00:35:30I think that we should go to bed.
00:35:33We have a really big day tomorrow.
00:35:36So...
00:35:38I mean...
00:35:39Good night.
00:35:45You know, you look like a giant polar bear in that outfit.
00:35:48Focus on the procedure.
00:35:54Try to relax, Mrs. Crawford.
00:36:02There.
00:36:04See that white spot?
00:36:07That's our baby.
00:36:08You know, I can walk.
00:36:16Doctor's orders?
00:36:17You seem more nervous than I do.
00:36:24I'm merely following medical procedure.
00:36:25Look at her.
00:36:37She's acting like a princess.
00:36:40She was probably a waitress last week.
00:36:45Now she's got Mr. Crawford wrapped around her finger.
00:36:48I've smoked her.
00:36:59Oh.
00:37:03Oh.
00:37:07Oh.
00:37:11Oh, oh.
00:37:13Oh.
00:37:13Oh.
00:37:13Oh.
00:37:14Oh.
00:37:15Oh.
00:37:15Oh.
00:37:15Oh.
00:37:16Oh.
00:37:17adrian not quite looking a bit unstable there baby let go of me come on you used to love being
00:37:31in my arms remember how we would spend hours at the cafe you would lean into me while reading
00:37:38your favorite book did she adrian i was i was just getting food i swear
00:37:45get out
00:37:50stomach phila what's wrong my stomach i think that there's something wrong
00:37:58if anything anything happens to my fiancee or child i can't guarantee what i'll do
00:38:06and you what you want you'll never have never
00:38:13child three years she wouldn't let me touch her
00:38:22in a few weeks with my uncle and she's carrying his child
00:38:27you want the perfect family
00:38:29it's not gonna happen
00:38:33thompson clear my schedule everything over the next month goes to jack
00:38:48sir what happened do you need my help you can't help on this one just do what i say
00:38:53you and ethan you've never really gotten along have you
00:39:00you seem very concerned about him i i just just get some rest it's been a rough day for you
00:39:16adrian why did you choose to believe me just now
00:39:18no reason i just know you're not like that
00:39:23thanks get some rest do whatever makes you comfortable anything at all i'll be around
00:39:29anything i want are you sure about that
00:39:35what the
00:39:49what are you doing
00:40:03the baby wants chocolate
00:40:08the baby wants chocolate
00:40:10yeah and chips and ice cream
00:40:13you wouldn't want to deny your child would you
00:40:16i've been researching optimal pregnancy nutrition
00:40:21see week by week guidelines
00:40:23okay okay okay how about a compromise
00:40:26one treat per day
00:40:29half a treat
00:40:31three quarters
00:40:41congratulations
00:40:56the fetus is developing perfectly
00:40:58great
00:40:59really everything looks wonderful
00:41:03now that we're in the stable period
00:41:05i would recommend you starting some prenatal exercise
00:41:10what kind of exercise
00:41:11now hold her from behind in the maternal post
00:41:24maybe we should skip this part
00:41:26good drink
00:41:27let's do it properly
00:41:28guide her arms up
00:41:39this is a little internet
00:41:42and now the supporting stretch
00:41:49beautiful form mr crawford and mrs crawford
00:42:00maybe we should continue this at home
00:42:02yeah please
00:42:11the charity gala isn't a test
00:42:26your father specifically invited me to attend
00:42:34you look perfect
00:42:51just be yourself
00:42:56then this
00:43:01you look exactly the same
00:43:30and you must be the fiance
00:43:43i'm so pleased adrian has found someone after all these years
00:43:48that's really kind but i'm sorry who are you
00:43:54i'm just someone who cares about adrian's happiness
00:43:57more than anyone else
00:44:00oh my god
00:44:07you two are finally back together
00:44:10everyone look who's here the golden couple
00:44:15i heard adrian
00:44:16corporate was engaged i knew it was you vivian
00:44:19when is the wedding
00:44:20actually i'd like to introduce you all to my fiance
00:44:28lala reed
00:44:35we're expecting our first child and of course you're all welcome to the wedding
00:44:39she's pregnant
00:44:39she's pregnant
00:44:40oh i'm i'm so sorry i just
00:44:44i just assumed congratulations for you both
00:44:47adrian crawford and a complete unknown
00:44:53um how did you manage that
00:44:55um how did you manage that
00:44:55um how did you manage that
00:44:57um how did you manage that
00:44:59adrian chose for over vivian is he crazy
00:45:01great let's go
00:45:09they can be so judgmental can't they
00:45:11don't take it too personally dear
00:45:20gentlemen
00:45:21what are you all talking about
00:45:23they do look like the perfect couple
00:45:30thank you
00:45:43drinking
00:45:45i thought you were pregnant
00:45:47none of your business
00:45:48you know how adrian is always has to win
00:45:55especially against me he hates when i take things from him
00:45:59what are you talking about
00:46:08perfect couple right until
00:46:11vivian fell madly in love with me
00:46:18leaving dear uncle heartbroken
00:46:21since then
00:46:23whatever i want
00:46:25he has to take
00:46:27whatever i have he has to win
00:46:30like you
00:46:33what you want you never have
00:46:36never
00:46:38you and ethan you've never really
00:46:40gone along have you
00:46:43you don't get it
00:46:45stop being naive
00:46:46you're just his tool for revenge
00:46:57i'm just his tool for revenge
00:47:10what do you think you're doing
00:47:15you are pregnant why are you drinking
00:47:17oh now you care
00:47:21it's soda i know what i'm doing
00:47:23what happened back there
00:47:40talk to me
00:47:43lila i am worried
00:47:45so you talk to ethan but not me
00:47:47oh you do care so much about your nephew
00:47:52don't you
00:48:07lila open the door
00:48:12please
00:48:17it's
00:48:29we want
00:48:30that season
00:48:36i'd walk it
00:48:37The eggs are still warm.
00:48:46I apologize about last night.
00:48:48I was just worried about you.
00:48:52Worried about me or worried about the baby?
00:48:58What do you mean?
00:49:00Is this why you're being so nice to me?
00:49:03Making me breakfast, being all protective.
00:49:07It's just for the baby.
00:49:10Leila, you've been so strange since yesterday. Why?
00:49:15Was Vivian your girlfriend?
00:49:22Yes.
00:49:30And then she got with Ethan?
00:49:34Yes.
00:49:36Okay, so I'm just...
00:49:38But Vivian and I were...
00:49:45Sir, the Singapore version is falling apart.
00:49:47We need to immediately.
00:49:48I'm in the middle of something.
00:49:50The board is threatening to pull out.
00:49:53I'll be there.
00:49:54We need to finish this conversation as soon as I get back.
00:50:03Of course. Business first.
00:50:10Leila.
00:50:11Just go.
00:50:12Sir, there have been complications.
00:50:25Explain.
00:50:27During your absence, Mr. Ethan has been meeting with board members.
00:50:30Suggesting our sudden marriage plans indicate obstacle decision-making.
00:50:37Several executives are questioning if someone so personally distracted should inherit the company.
00:50:44Mr. Crawford, we've been discussing my personal life. Your sudden access has let me be very clear.
00:51:06This company took a 40% profit loss before I took over.
00:51:19Within three years, I tripled our market share.
00:51:22Every major merger, every successful acquisition, every stock surge, my execution, my strategies.
00:51:30So yes, I am getting married.
00:51:32And yes, I took some time off.
00:51:34And no, not a single person in this room has the right to question my commitment or my capability.
00:51:43Because without me, there wouldn't be a company left to inherit.
00:51:49Now, shall we discuss the merger?
00:52:02Well, the merger might be prepared because we've had to change the merger
00:52:31adrian what the hell were you thinking at the board meeting yesterday i was doing my job
00:52:42your job is to follow the family strategy ever since she came into your life you've been
00:52:50undermining everything we've built you leave lila out of this you know i don't have to stand here
00:52:57and listen to this yeah run along i'd also talking business now we just need to bore him for a moment
00:53:05dear business matters you wouldn't understand
00:53:08that girl is a poison to the crawford name
00:53:19she's nothing but a broodmare after she delivers pay her off and be done with it
00:53:31adrian needs someone who understands this world someone like me
00:53:36vivian is joining crawford industries tomorrow non-negotiable she will follow you every day
00:53:45just like before and your little pet project can't stay home and just state that's all she's good for
00:53:55get out both of you how dare you if you dare mention my wife's name again
00:54:01i will burn crawford industries to the ground before either of you get to touch it
00:54:05adrian be reasonable she is worth a thousand of you
00:54:09tomorrow 9 00 a.m vivian starts no discussion is that all yes for now but don't disappoint me again
00:54:34stop it stop checking
00:55:01this is ridiculous i was independent before i don't need a man to make me breakfast in bed and to hold me
00:55:12whilst i sleep no i'm not gonna be that girl
00:55:20i can make my own meals i don't need his perfectly prepared little plates or his nutritional spreadsheets
00:55:31a broodmare
00:55:35way to get back at ethan
00:55:41final
00:55:43i'm fine you're not fine hospital now i'm fine
00:56:01thanks thanks i know we've had our differences but i really appreciated you today
00:56:09you know you used to look at me like that all sweet sincere don't
00:56:16why not is there really no chance for us
00:56:20ethan
00:56:23lila he's just using you you're his revenge against me a tool and you deserve better than that
00:56:31do
00:56:37i'm protecting you from what he's helping he brought me my hand was bleeding
00:56:42so now you're defending him no i'm defending the truth sometimes i guess people surprise you
00:56:50i see adrian i'll call the doctor to come
00:57:00i want a full blood panel fetal monitoring bring the ob-gyn down immediately
00:57:04sir it's just the one car i want a full prenatal checkup i've already spoken to
00:57:09dr anderson he's going to be down here in 10 minutes always so control aren't you uncle
00:57:17some of us actually know how to make lila happy remember our beach dates
00:57:25how you said i was the most fun you ever had
00:57:32thompson bring in the catering the michelin star one
00:57:35lila says she's got a hankering for australian wagon beef oh well done no sauce i don't think
00:57:43that i did say how about when we watched your favorite movie pride and prejudice bbc adaptation
00:57:501995. she likes to watch it when she's still stressed which is why i upgraded our home theater
00:57:55system to have all the original films from the bbc archive you did what wow
00:58:04using money to get to her heart huh uncle
00:58:12the alzheimer's wings fully renovated named after lila's grandmother as she mentioned
00:58:17oh it's uh fully funded anonymous donor
00:58:26he may be able to offer you money but you're gonna miss this
00:58:30is this normal rich people behavior
00:58:47choice mama
00:58:50i've already ordered the prenatal vitamins they should arrive shortly
00:58:53they're custom formulated to her blood and genetic profile
00:58:56wow wow he remembered all that about me i remember everything about you
00:59:05maybe you should come back when there's less testosterone in the air
00:59:11guys she's tired we should leave let her rest
00:59:13is this just another competition ethan or does he actually care
00:59:36yes father vivian's being hospitalized
00:59:48overwork they say from cleaning up your company's mess
00:59:52i have meetings cancel them go to visit her right now
00:59:58either you show proper respect to the woman i chose for you
01:00:01or else i will have to call an emergency board meeting
01:00:22you came
01:00:25let's skip the performance vivian
01:00:27it's still so cold
01:00:32did you remember when you used to bring me soup when i was unwell
01:00:35that was a long time ago
01:00:38we were really great together adrian
01:00:41we could be together again i don't know what game you're playing at but it won't work
01:00:46what we had i never took it as seriously as you pretended to
01:00:50do but lila she's different she's real pregnant gold digger is real please
01:01:05i guess some things never change
01:01:07watch your words stay away from my wife
01:01:25a little girl daddy
01:01:27your hand
01:01:31it's nothing
01:01:34i need to tell you something
01:01:37i'm gonna be a mother
01:01:39is it that ethan boys no no
01:01:42then who
01:01:44it doesn't matter
01:01:45but what does matter is that this is my baby
01:01:49and i'm gonna love them so much with all the love that you gave me
01:01:54baby
01:01:58i'm so sorry i'm
01:02:00sorry i couldn't couldn't give you better
01:02:04if only i were healthy if i could work
01:02:06daddy don't
01:02:09but the hospital bills where are you getting money for
01:02:14don't tell me you sold yourself to some man
01:02:16no no it's not like that
01:02:19did someone take advantage of you
01:02:21my little girl pregnant all alone
01:02:24she's not alone
01:02:29hi mr reed i'm adrian crawford
01:02:35i'm the father of her child
01:02:37higiana
01:02:39i'm not just the father
01:02:40i'm the man who's going to spend the rest of his life making sure your daughter and our child get
01:02:44everything they deserve
01:02:46pretty words from a rich man
01:02:48not words facts i've already arranged a transfer to a private medical facility full treatment plan best specialists
01:02:56adrian
01:02:58and i promise you this
01:03:01every morning she's going to wake up knowing that she is cherished
01:03:05every decision i make every step i take will be to ensure her happiness
01:03:09you really mean that don't you
01:03:11yes sir i do
01:03:14well
01:03:17maybe i can stop worrying
01:03:20thank you for what you said in there
01:03:31i know you were just trying to make my father
01:03:33no no no no
01:03:35i wasn't just doing anything
01:03:36every word i said in there is true
01:03:39adrian
01:03:40no no no i need to tell you something
01:03:48i've been falling for you ever since you crashed into my office with that ridiculous donor questionnaire
01:03:54yes we had a contract but i realized
01:03:58you've become everything to me you're not my surrogate
01:04:05you're not my convenient fiance
01:04:09you're my partner
01:04:11if you have me
01:04:12but what about ethan and vivian what about them
01:04:22aren't you trying to just get revenge on ethan
01:04:24revenge
01:04:26i never loved vivian
01:04:28and ethan he's not worth a second thought
01:04:30really
01:04:32and who was the guy i saw competing with ethan
01:04:38that was
01:04:38i was jealous okay
01:04:46the thought of you with him
01:04:48wow the great mr crawford jealous
01:04:53don't mention it i have a reputation to maintain
01:05:08i'm not letting you go
01:05:12not ever
01:05:21surrogacy
01:05:22contract marriage
01:05:25oh this is too perfect
01:05:38i don't know
01:06:01whiskey neat
01:06:05what's so urgent
01:06:05i know something about your little ex-girlfriend that might interest you
01:06:10is this about her and my uncle
01:06:12it's about how she really got pregnant
01:06:16your perfect uncle
01:06:17he hired her
01:06:19she's just a surrogate
01:06:21their whole engagement is a lie
01:06:25a contract
01:06:28the board would love to hear about this
01:06:30next week's family meeting
01:06:35we'll reveal everything
01:06:36until then let's gather more evidence
01:06:41and once he's ruined
01:06:43i'll comfort him
01:06:45help him rebuild
01:06:46he'll remember who he truly belongs with
01:06:48and
01:06:53and lila
01:06:55well once the truth's out she'll be worthless to him
01:06:58you can have your little toy back
01:07:03cheers
01:07:15um
01:07:20ethan's in meetings all afternoon
01:07:22that's okay i don't mind waiting
01:07:25these documents require his immediate attention
01:07:28would you mind getting me some tea dear
01:07:40sorry to see agreements
01:07:42cool contracts
01:07:45come on
01:07:47train's only so organized
01:07:49it's just a stupid cat
01:08:12are you okay
01:08:14you're a beast
01:08:15attacks me
01:08:16i need your bathroom
01:08:20now
01:08:28matrian
01:08:30i've been waiting for you
01:08:39you know
01:08:41if you need an heir
01:08:43we could make one
01:08:43right here
01:08:46right now
01:08:49lila doesn't have to know
01:08:51she's already asleep
01:08:54it could just be our
01:08:56little secret
01:08:59here
01:09:01in the living room
01:09:04wherever you want
01:09:05someone might see us
01:09:08are you scared
01:09:13i know somewhere more
01:09:16private
01:09:24where are we going
01:09:25can't risk being interrupted
01:09:27can we
01:09:29ladies first
01:09:34enjoy the fresh air
01:09:36adrian
01:09:37adrian
01:09:38you can't do this to me
01:09:40i'm a crawford
01:09:41executor
01:09:41stop filming me
01:09:49this is harassment
01:09:50i will sue you
01:09:51i will sue you so hard
01:09:56adrian
01:09:57adrian
01:09:57adrian
01:09:58let me in
01:10:06everyone
01:10:08this crisis could have destroyed us
01:10:11but thanks to your tireless efforts
01:10:13crawford is stronger than ever
01:10:16to the best team in the business
01:10:17yes
01:10:22though
01:10:23speaking of tonight's celebration
01:10:26there's something you all should be prepared for
01:10:29for what
01:10:32my uncle is bringing his fiancee tonight
01:10:35the thing is
01:10:37her and i were together until very recently
01:10:39i know
01:10:43i know
01:10:44i know
01:10:45but please
01:10:46when they arrive
01:10:48act normal
01:10:49i couldn't bear any drama
01:10:51she left you for your uncle
01:10:54these things happen
01:10:58everyone
01:10:59i'd like to introduce you to my fiancee
01:11:02lila reed
01:11:03hello everybody it's lovely to meet you all
01:11:06i need to check some numbers
01:11:09um
01:11:11did i do something wrong
01:11:20how are you feeling
01:11:22is the morning sickness over yet
01:11:24i'm fine
01:11:26you know
01:11:27i've been worried
01:11:29all this stress can't be good for the baby
01:11:33which hospital are you using
01:11:35i could drive you next time
01:11:37that's not necessary
01:11:40come on
01:11:41we used to tell each other everything
01:11:44just want to make sure you're getting the proper care
01:11:46if i know her hospital then i can get her surrogate history
01:11:51how thoughtful but adrian handles all my appointments personally
01:11:56the real hero of the hour
01:11:57the real hero of the day
01:12:03beautiful
01:12:04isn't she
01:12:06the type of woman who belongs in adrian's world
01:12:10excuse me
01:12:11you know how my uncle thinks
01:12:14like a chess master
01:12:16every piece has its use
01:12:20some for business
01:12:22others for
01:12:23you don't know
01:12:24you don't know him
01:12:26oh
01:12:26but i do
01:12:28adrian crawford cares exactly about one person
01:12:31adrian crawford
01:12:33he sees people as investments
01:12:35vivian
01:12:37perfect for managing the company
01:12:39you
01:12:41well
01:12:41well
01:12:42i think we both know what your role is
01:12:47he's wrong
01:12:48he has to be wrong
01:13:01everyone in this world has their place
01:13:11their purpose
01:13:12maybe it's time i found mine again
01:13:36baby when's the last time you ate something
01:13:39i don't know
01:13:40breakfast
01:13:42yesterday's breakfast
01:13:47that's enough for today
01:13:54the prenatal instructor said this exercise should help
01:13:57okay
01:13:58like this
01:14:00almost
01:14:10um
01:14:11i think i need a little more instruction
01:14:23everything looks perfect
01:14:39the baby's development's right on track
01:14:42really
01:14:42really
01:14:43really
01:14:44now that you're in the stable period
01:14:47intimate relations is perfectly safe as long as you're gentle
01:14:52just listen to your bodies and
01:14:54yes
01:14:54ah thank you
01:14:55doctor
01:15:01everything
01:15:02dr anderson
01:15:24let's talk about
01:15:25about adrian crawford's arrangement
01:15:29was it a
01:15:30surrogacy contract
01:15:34mr harrington
01:15:35doctor patient confidentiality
01:15:37hmm
01:15:37i hear
01:15:40that the new hospital complex
01:15:42works is looking for department heads
01:15:46wouldn't it be a shame if your name was
01:15:50mysteriously removed from the list
01:15:52the list
01:15:56now
01:15:57about those hospital records
01:16:05Surrogacy. Surrogacy. Five generations of Crawford dignity destroyed by tabloid gossip.
01:16:33I knew that girl was hiding something. Did you? Did you really pay some nobody to carry your heir? Tell me it isn't true. You. It's your doing. I... Adrienne.
01:17:01I need to discuss something with you. Privately.
01:17:12Adrienne. I can make all of this disappear. All you have to do is remember who you really belong with.
01:17:19Who I belong with.
01:17:20We were good together. We can't be again.
01:17:22Give me the position I deserve. As Mrs. Crawford by your side.
01:17:30I do need your help. Please never show up again.
01:17:34I won't let them hurt you.
01:17:51It's not me I'm worried about.
01:17:54If they exposed the truth about our arrangement, you could lose everything.
01:17:57Nothing's more important than you and our child.
01:18:02This emergency family meeting will come to order.
01:18:25I have proof. Miss Reed is not Adrienne's loving bride-to-be.
01:18:32She's just a surrogate. Paid to carry the Crawford heir.
01:18:37I have proof too. Medical records from Crawford's medical center.
01:18:45Showing that Miss Reed underwent fertility treatment.
01:18:48For which she was generously compensated.
01:18:52Paid surrogacy.
01:18:54How common?
01:18:56I'm fine. You want the truth?
01:18:59Yes. It started with a surrogacy.
01:19:01But Lila, she's the woman I chose to be the mother of my child.
01:19:07And I won't let anyone here slander her.
01:19:10You want this arrangement? Fine.
01:19:14But then, it costs you everything.
01:19:19Resign from the company. Give up your inheritance.
01:19:24A child can see in the family. Of course.
01:19:27But the mother will. Her services won't be required after delivery.
01:19:30Yes. I did the IVF treatment.
01:19:41But I never, never saw this baby as a business transaction.
01:19:49You know what? You can say whatever you want about me.
01:19:53But don't you dare question my love for this child.
01:19:58Don't you dare.
01:19:59I'm willing to give up everything.
01:20:14The company, the inheritance, all of it.
01:20:17But I won't give up her.
01:20:20She's my wife.
01:20:21The only one that I will ever want.
01:20:23We're getting married.
01:20:27Properly.
01:20:28Publicly.
01:20:31Fine.
01:20:32You want to throw away everything for this, for this woman.
01:20:37Then, you will get nothing from this family.
01:20:41Nothing!
01:20:41No, no, no, no, no, no, Adrian. Stop.
01:20:52Not worth losing everything for.
01:20:54You're worth everything.
01:20:59The company, the assets, I built them once.
01:21:02I can build them again.
01:21:04But you.
01:21:05You and our child, you're our real future.
01:21:13Still time to think it over, son.
01:21:24Let's go.
01:21:24Thanks.
01:21:46Thanks.
01:21:46You've been at this for hours.
01:21:50I just gotta finish this last chapter.
01:21:56I'll get you some food.
01:21:58What do you mean you're cancelling the contract?
01:22:10We've worked together for 10 years!
01:22:15No, no, no, no.
01:22:16Don't call Adrian.
01:22:18Hello?
01:22:19Hello?
01:22:21Hello?
01:22:21The Singapore merger just collapsed.
01:22:23They say they'll only work with Adrian.
01:22:25This is all your fault!
01:22:26You and your billionth plan to get rid of them.
01:22:29My fault!
01:22:30You're the one who can't handle basic accounting!
01:22:32Enough!
01:22:34The board meeting starts in five minutes.
01:22:36Please tell me you have good news.
01:22:48Oh my god, this story sounds exactly like the Cowboy scandal.
01:22:52Wait, is this about the...
01:22:54Adrian Crawford?
01:22:56A billionaire say you're all giving up everything for love.
01:23:01I'm crying.
01:23:05Is everything okay?
01:23:07I think I just went viral.
01:23:10They figured out stories about us.
01:23:12Look!
01:23:14Should I be concerned about what else you've revealed about me?
01:23:17Have you seen the comments?
01:23:35They're calling us heartless villains!
01:23:36I can't believe they're trying to suffer through love businesses.
01:23:42Property industries lost my business.
01:23:45Team Adrian, all the way.
01:23:46Yes, Penguin Publishing.
01:23:49Um, sorry, I actually have Random House on the other line, so I'm going to have to...
01:23:54The movie rights?
01:23:58Um, I'm sorry.
01:23:59I'm going to have to call you right back.
01:24:00Okay, thank you.
01:24:02The movie rights!
01:24:03What?
01:24:04Oh my god.
01:24:05My wife is so popular now.
01:24:07I know.
01:24:12Your father?
01:24:17Son.
01:24:19The board wants you back.
01:24:21Take your position.
01:24:22Your inheritance.
01:24:23I'll have to ask my wife.
01:24:27What do you think, Mrs. Crawford?
01:24:33First order of business.
01:24:35Starting without me.
01:24:37Perfect timing.
01:24:39I'm announcing your termination.
01:24:41You can't fire me.
01:24:43I'm a shareholder and a senior executive.
01:24:46The company crisis last month wasn't an accident.
01:24:49You and Ethan deliberately sabotaged our deals.
01:24:53You can't prove any free email, every call, every secret meeting with our competitors.
01:25:00All documented.
01:25:01Lawsuit's already been filed.
01:25:03You and Ethan will be hearing from our lawyers.
01:25:06Oh.
01:25:08Oh.
01:25:15Oh my god.
01:25:16Yeah.
01:25:17I think my water just broke.
01:25:27Yeah.
01:25:28Come home.
01:25:32Mr. Crawford, they vote for new director.
01:25:34For her, he'd drop everything.
01:25:45Including a multi-billion dollar card.
01:25:47Before we vote, there is something you should know.
01:25:59Adrian and Lila were illegally married two months ago.
01:26:05And they have my full blessing.
01:26:09Both my girls still awake?
01:26:29I'm just finishing.
01:26:32I'm just finishing.
01:26:32I'm just finishing.
01:26:45I'm just finishing.
01:26:46I'm just finishing.
01:26:46I'm just finishing.
01:26:47I'm just finishing.
01:26:48I'm just finishing.
01:26:49I'm just finishing.
01:26:50I'm just finishing.
01:26:51I'm just finishing.
01:26:52I'm just finishing.
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01:26:59I'm just finishing.
01:27:00I'm just finishing.
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