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Laid Off While Pregnant (2025) - Full Movie
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00:00No, no, no, no, no, no, the system crashed mid-upload.
00:13Half the collection is the wrong season.
00:16We're on everything.
00:2148 hours.
00:23If production starts with these botched designs,
00:26we're all dead.
00:27Not just fired.
00:28We're dead.
00:29Your company collapses.
00:31Our careers are over.
00:33Come out here and talk to us.
00:34We have 8 million tied up in this collection.
00:37I have a fashion editor from Moe.
00:39Come on, right now.
00:40One word for me, you're in some poison.
00:56Enough.
00:58Vic.
00:58Vic.
00:59Mia, Japanese indigo.
01:03Miranda, call production emergency protocol 7.
01:08Pauline, handle those vultures.
01:10Tell the boss to hold all calls any 28 minutes.
01:1728 minutes.
01:1828 minutes?
01:19The whole system takes 15 to reboot.
01:2227 now.
01:23Tick-tock.
01:24Tick-tock.
01:25Tick-tock.
01:25Tick-tock.
01:45And done.
01:45Crisis averted.
01:47I swear to god, you're not human.
01:4927 minutes.
01:51Holy shit.
01:52Pre-orders are flooding in.
01:54This will shatter every record.
02:02Oh, Vic.
02:03Are you okay?
02:04Just Brax and Hicks, nothing to-
02:05Oh, my god, your water broke.
02:09Mom, you were seriously in active labor while saving the entire company?
02:15Multitasking is my superpower, pumpkin?
02:17Oh.
02:18Dad called.
02:18He wanted to know if he should come, but I told him that he lost his visiting privileges
02:21You were seriously in active labor while saving the entire company?
02:25Multitasking is my superpower pumpkin?
02:30Dad called. He wanted to know if he should come, but...
02:34I told him that he lost his visiting privileges since he decided that his assistance is more comfortable than ours.
02:42That's my girl.
02:51Well, the company's yours now, Holly, but there's a condition.
02:58We need to slash costs immediately.
03:02Layoffs?
03:06Absent without leave.
03:08Oh, Dad, I know exactly where to start our cuts.
03:12Well, just remember, whoever cleaned up that Milan disaster, they get immunity.
03:18In fact, um, they deserve a promotion.
03:25No way this Victoria Wintour saved the company since she's not even there.
03:33Boss, the Milan collection crisis? Averted. Pre-orders are pouring in.
03:39Ew, you saved the entire collection? Impressive.
03:42Oh, actually, how about I make you the new creative director, starting today?
03:49Oh my god, is this really happening?
03:52She's offering me Victoria's job?
03:55I can finally get rid of that bitch hanging over my head?
04:03But, Victoria-
04:04Don't worry about her.
04:05Don't worry about her. I'm not useless.
04:06Prego, there's no fire.
04:12You know that collection I just rescued, Em?
04:16I hid something in the design.
04:19Your initials and now little graces.
04:22Hold them right into the fabric.
04:23And that's gonna give him a long runway?
04:30Plus, the bonus from this collection is substantial.
04:34Enough for your full tuition of private school.
04:37Mom, you ain't have to.
04:39You're going to that private school.
04:41No discussion.
04:43Your sister and I will manage just fine.
04:46This job will keep us afloat.
04:48I love you, Mom.
04:49Holy shit, Holly actually thought I was the one who saved the company?
05:05After all these years in your shadow, Victoria, I'm finally taking what I deserve.
05:19Look, I'm gonna fire every single one of them.
05:35What the hell?
05:37Listen up, everyone.
05:39Victoria Wintour is terminated.
05:41Effective immediately.
05:44You can't just do that.
05:45She's in the hospital having her baby.
05:47They're a loss against this.
05:49Vic worked while in labor.
05:52She's the creative backbone of Maison Laveau.
05:55Maternity leave, medical insurance, these preggos are bleeding us dry.
06:01Everything okay here?
06:05Great timing.
06:07Victoria Wintour, you're fired.
06:10Clear out your desk now.
06:12You're Matthew's daughter, aren't you?
06:22I saved this company three times when your father couldn't make payroll.
06:27Too many times.
06:30Well, that's ancient history.
06:34The board wants fresh blood.
06:36And Mia here just saved the entire Milan collection.
06:39What?
06:44I'm the one who...
06:47Mia, you...
06:50Feel that curve?
06:52That's her signature.
06:54That's what makes it Maison Laveau.
07:00How could you?
07:02I taught you everything you know.
07:03I wish things were different, Vic.
07:12I should have thought about your career before getting pregnant.
07:17I'm pregnant.
07:23What happens to my team?
07:25Miranda pulled all-nighters for a month straight working on your father's exclusive collections.
07:31Things got so bad she had to get hair, implants.
07:34Pauline had to cancel her own wedding because of a company meeting at the Louvre.
07:40These jobs are their lifelines.
07:42Health insurance, paid maternity leave, basic human dignity.
07:45You can't just throw them away.
07:47Well, actually, legally speaking, we can.
07:51No mandated paid maternity leave, no real protection, but hey, that's corporate America for you.
07:56Or we can shift the math.
08:00You sign, they stay, the budget works out.
08:05Think of it as taking one for the team.
08:10Miranda's still drowning in her husband's deaths.
08:14And Pauline's sister still needs another surgery.
08:17They can't lose their jobs.
08:18Of course.
08:22Come on, Vic.
08:23You say you care about them.
08:25Prove it.
08:26Don't you say you don't.
08:27Don't deny it.
08:28Don't buy it.
08:46Don't buy it.
08:50Don't buy it.
08:53Five grand.
09:03That's my severance package after 15 years.
09:05That's what I'm worth to them.
09:20Careful.
09:22I got you.
09:23I got you.
09:29Vincent?
09:30Vincent Chevalier?
09:32Hi.
09:36High school feels like another lifetime, doesn't it?
09:48So, it's true.
09:50Great Victoria Winter is being shown the door after single-handedly saving Misan LeBeau's Milan collection.
09:57How would you feel about not having to answer to single-minded executives anymore?
10:08Someone with your kind of talent shouldn't be treated like this.
10:11What are you getting at exactly?
10:14I'm talking about you and me.
10:17Partners.
10:18You're genius.
10:19My money.
10:20No corporate BS.
10:21No one holding you back.
10:26I've got a baby to think about now.
10:27And I have an empty corner office with a view and an attached nursery.
10:39just saying.
10:40Vincent Chevalier, wow.
10:40You didn't expect to see the head of Chauvin, our corporate nemesis strolling into the office.
10:53You got your spy here?
10:54Don't mind me, I'm just giving Victoria your soft landing, triple her salary, corner office.
11:05You know, before the vultures at LB or Chanel swoop in.
11:09Oh, so you're dumpster diving now, rescuing a washed-up single mom with outdated ideas?
11:16Wow, that's an interesting take to have considering you wearing Victoria's designs head to toe.
11:21I mean, the jacket, that's Victoria's spring collection, right?
11:28The earrings, that's Victoria's collaboration with Cartier.
11:30If her work is so far beneath you, then maybe you should just strip.
11:37Shit, shit, shit, shit.
11:40What are you talking about? Victoria designed all of this?
11:49Actually, those were my designs.
11:51What did you just say?
11:56The spring collection.
11:58The Cartier pieces.
12:00I designed them.
12:01Under your supervision, of course, but they came from me.
12:05Oops.
12:06Looks like you've been backing the wrong horse, Vincent.
12:09I thought you were better than this, Mia.
12:13Then explain my signature on the original sketch dated six months ago.
12:23So what?
12:24Sketches get past her in it all the time.
12:25It doesn't prove squat.
12:27Maybe she was your little, what do they call it?
12:30The dress designer, and the logo.
12:36The EW, woven in, Victoria's signature mark.
12:40It's been on every major piece she's designed for years.
12:43Well, Mia, explain it.
12:44Make me shut up.
12:45No.
12:46It's funny.
12:49It's funny.
12:50All those pieces from the Milan collection that everyone's losing in the world.
12:55They all have EW and GW somewhere, too.
12:59Victoria's daughter is Emily Winter.
13:02Her newborn is Grace Winter.
13:04It's just quite a coincidence that those initials should appear in all your designs, Mia.
13:10Is there a special EW and GW in your life, too?
13:14Well, Mia, tell them.
13:16Tell them you designed this.
13:17Tell them you saved Milan.
13:19The logo, it's, it's adapted based on traditional motifs.
13:28You lying little bitch.
13:30I thought the motion was for saving the company.
13:37Look at the logo again.
13:39It's not EW or GW, it's actually two M's, M-M, for McMichael, my last name.
13:49See?
13:50One M flipped, one upright.
13:56It's not for Grace or Emily.
13:59It's mine.
14:00That is absolutely ridiculous.
14:02Oh my god, she's right, it does look more like two M's.
14:07You manipulative bitch, you really thought you could steal the credit from my star designer.
14:15You learned well, Mia.
14:18It's going to be too long.
14:19You'll regret this.
14:20Come on, Vincent.
14:21We don't have to sink to that level.
14:22Okay.
14:23Then let me drive you home, Mary.
14:24My Ferrari's outside.
14:25I got this.
14:26You shouldn't be carrying it anymore.
14:27I know.
14:28Congratulations on your promotion, Mia.
14:31Just take care of my under a poly, will you?
14:32That's right.
14:33Get the hell out of my company.
14:34Go lead your 401k somewhere else.
14:38Oh, and Victoria.
14:39VIP invitation, Paris Fashion Week.
14:40Front row.
14:41I think you'll find it.
14:42Enlightening.
14:43I think you'll find it.
14:44Enlightening.
14:45I think you'll find it.
14:46I think you'll find it.
14:47Enlightening.
14:48I think you'll find it.
14:49Enlightening.
14:50Every pregnant woman finds it.
14:51So, if you're not my company, go lead your 401k somewhere else.
14:57And you're not my company.
15:01Go lead your 401k somewhere else.
15:03Oh, and Victoria.
15:04VIP invitation, Paris Fashion Week.
15:06Front row.
15:07I think you'll find it.
15:09Enlightening.
15:13Every pregnant woman fired. All of us. Just like that. No severance, no warning, nothing but a box and a security escort.
15:34Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities.
15:38Their termination paperwork practically paid for your sign and bonus my writing star.
15:44Now, about Paris Fashion Week. Your designs are eagerly awaited.
15:51You should have kept your legs closed.
16:02Oh my god, Mom. This is insane. I can't believe we're actually here.
16:07Victoria Wintour. The Nuclear Vic. Your mom's basically a legend. You know that, right?
16:14We've been taking bets on where you'll land after Maison Léveau. Their loss is definitely someone else's jackpot.
16:22Wait, Maison Léveau?
16:24Well, well. The Queen without her crown graces us with her presence. Brave of you to show up here.
16:32What's next? Applying for retail jobs at the mall?
16:36Leaving so soon? You haven't introduced me to your princess.
16:40Is Mommy Dearest to build you in on her little career update about getting canned for not cutting it anymore?
16:49Wait. Mom, is that true?
16:51Is that true?
16:55Don't worry. She'll explain once she figures out how to keep paying your tuition bills.
17:00Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria Wintour. Still pretending she matters.
17:04My mom is one of the most talented designers in this entire room.
17:12If Maison Léveau was putting people like you in charge of the business, then maybe she deserves to crash and burn.
17:19Well, look at that. It seems entitlement runs in the family.
17:23Say whatever you want about me, but leave my daughter out of it.
17:26That's got a sting, huh? Exposed as unemployed in front of your kid who worships you like some kind of hero.
17:33But hey, good news. There's a factory down the street that's always looking for hard-working children.
17:39If paying the bills is getting tough, maybe send her over there.
17:42That's enough.
17:47That's enough.
17:49You've always been a fraud, Victoria. You never belonged in this world.
17:53Look at her. A jobless, single mom still pretending she can afford couture.
17:59That dress. It's a cheap knockoff.
18:05Wearing fakes to Paris Fashion Week, it's not just pathetic.
18:09It's insulting to everyone here who actually deserves to be here.
18:15What the hell do you think you're doing?
18:18Remove that dress.
18:19We don't tolerate counterfeits in this industry.
18:24Hey, stop it! Let go of my mom!
18:27Now let's see what garbage is really hiding under that dress.
18:31Take your hands off her now.
18:35Vincent.
18:41You're dismissed.
18:42You're dismissed.
18:51You alright?
18:55You alright?
18:57I'm fine.
18:58Jesus Christ, that's Vincent Chevalier.
19:01The reclusive billionaire who never shows up anywhere?
19:04What the hell is he doing with Victoria?
19:06That knockoff that you're so eager to trash her for?
19:12It's Chauven.
19:14Mote Couture.
19:16Winter Collection.
19:18Not even released yet.
19:20Price tag?
19:22300,000.
19:24Wow!
19:26You gave her that.
19:27That's right.
19:28I did.
19:30I would give her the entire damn collection if she wanted it.
19:34Oh my god, everyone mystery solved.
19:37Victoria's bagged herself a sugar daddy.
19:40Mr. Billionaire's not a white knight.
19:42He's your walking trust fund.
19:46Victoria's sleeping her weight at the top.
19:49It's just so predictably desperate.
19:52You really don't understand real talent.
19:58Do you?
20:00For those of you who don't know me.
20:02I'm Vincent Chevalier.
20:05CEO of Joven.
20:08And yes.
20:10I have been in love with Victoria Winter since high school.
20:14I've followed your career from a distance for years.
20:17Your brilliance.
20:19Your principles.
20:21Your passion.
20:23Victoria, there is no one else like you in this entire industry.
20:27Mom, did you know about this?
20:29I'm not going to pursue anything until she's ready.
20:33But in the meantime, what I will do
20:36is ensure that her incredible talent has the platform that it deserves.
20:41She won't let you down, boss.
20:42You're making a complete ass of yourself, Chevalier.
20:48She's nothing but a has-been.
20:51The show is about to start.
20:53Your seats are waiting.
21:00Holy shit.
21:02The industry golden boy and the creative powerhouse together?
21:05Talk about a power couple.
21:07They could run the entire industry.
21:09This isn't over, bitch.
21:10Wait till you see what I've prepared for you.
21:22So you seriously been in love with my mom since high school?
21:25Some talents you recognize immediately.
21:30Some people, too.
21:34Ladies and gentlemen, before we kick off tonight's show, I have an important announcement.
21:39This woman is nothing but a fraud and a thief.
21:40She's been stealing designs from my creative director for years.
21:53It's true. She took my work and passed it off as her own.
21:58I've slaved away on those designs, day and night.
22:02And Victoria had the nerve to pass them off as her own.
22:11That's just the tip of the iceberg, isn't it, Victoria?
22:14Your entire career is based on lies and manipulation.
22:18That's enough, Holly.
22:19Everyone thinks you're this creative genius, but I know what you really are.
22:25Your personal life is just as fake as the so-called talent.
22:29Did you know she slept with half the executives in the industry?
22:34That's her real design strategy.
22:36Stop it, Holly. You're embarrassing yourself.
22:39And those kids she's so proud of? Who knows who their real fathers are?
22:42How dare you!
22:46Miss Jenkins, Miss McMichaels, it's a disaster in there.
22:52There's something wrong with the collection. It's the fabric.
22:55Not now.
23:01The primary fabrics are disintegrating under the lights.
23:05The dresses are literally falling apart.
23:08We've only got 50 minutes left until showtime.
23:10Is this some kind of sick joke, Maison Laveau?
23:13Are you canceling the show because of your incompetence?
23:16This is completely unprofessional.
23:19I have 10 million invested in this collection.
23:22This is breach of contract.
23:26It's actually fixable.
23:29Mom, you can't seriously be thinking about helping you backstabbing vultures.
23:35Breaking news from Paris Fashion Week.
23:37Maison Laveau appears to be imploding underneath new leadership.
23:41Sources say the entire collection may be canceled minutes before showtime.
23:45The question on everyone's mind, is this the end for the once-prestigious fashion books?
23:50She knows.
23:54This show doesn't happen.
23:56You're personally liable for the breach penalties.
23:59We're talking billions, homie.
24:01Billions.
24:02Billions.
24:03Billions.
24:06Billions.
24:07What's this?
24:28Now.
24:30How?
24:30The fabric supplier must have sent us defective materials.
24:34I can't magically make new dresses in an hour.
24:37You have exactly 30 minutes to make this work.
24:41If you don't, those breach penalties are coming out of your pocket.
24:45That's billions of dollars.
24:48Then you better figure something out.
24:50Because if you don't, not only are you fired, I'll make sure you never work in fashion again.
24:55Miss Winter, how do you respond to accusations over design theft?
25:11Is there any truth to Holly Jenkins' claims about your personal life?
25:14Please respect Miss Winter's privacy.
25:18And for the record, you'll all soon see who the real thief is.
25:22We're gathering evidence as we speak.
25:24Excuse me.
25:38Excuse me.
25:39It's okay, punk.
25:41I'll be right back.
25:41What do you want, Mia?
25:53Vic, I really need your help.
25:56Funny way to ask for a favor after that stunt you just pulled.
25:59Look, I know you're furious.
26:03I would be too.
26:05But think about Miranda and Pauline for a second.
26:08What about them?
26:09Their jobs are on the line with this show.
26:11If we tank, they're done.
26:13Holly will fire them without a second thought.
26:16Please, if you care about them keeping their jobs, just help us out here.
26:22Miranda and Pauline are responsible for this show.
26:24Yes, absolutely.
26:26And they're counting on this being a hit.
26:29Please, Vic, not for me.
26:32For them.
26:33That's weird.
26:34I would have expected them to be here in Paris, you know, for such a make-or-break show.
26:38What exactly happened to them, Mia?
26:44They, they couldn't make it.
26:46Holly cut the travel budget.
26:49Is that right?
26:50Victoria, I know I don't deserve your help.
26:56They do.
26:58Fine.
27:00I'll help you.
27:02But I'm doing this for Miranda and Pauline.
27:04Not for you.
27:05Oh, my God.
27:18It's Victoria Winter.
27:19The nuclear beck.
27:21I need scissors, thread, and fresh lining fabric.
27:23Now.
27:30I need royal fuchsia for the stitching.
27:33Regular fuchsia won't work for this fabric.
27:35Does anyone have royal fuchsia thread?
27:41Would this work?
27:48Vincent, how did you...
27:51I figured you might need some supplies, so I had my assistant bring over Joven's emergency kit.
27:57This is perfect, but Joven and Maison Laveau are competitors.
28:04Why would you help them?
28:07I'm not helping them.
28:10I'm helping you.
28:11I can't ask you to do this without giving me something in return.
28:16I have a design I've been saving.
28:18Something special I've never shown anyone.
28:21It's yours now.
28:23I don't want your design, Victoria.
28:27Then what do you want?
28:29You.
28:30You're a talent.
28:38You're a vision.
28:40Come and work as Joven.
28:42I'm in.
28:44I'll work for you.
28:46Just like that?
28:47Just like that.
28:49Now, let me finish my final job for Maison Laveau.
28:52I hate it when I'm gone.
29:00I wish I was cool.
29:02Like the new girl at school.
29:05I regret it.
29:06So I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get it.
29:09I won't be back.
29:12Don't ever change.
29:15I'm gonna be proud of my name.
29:20She's doing it in minutes.
29:21What would have taken us hours?
29:24Whoa.
29:25No wonder they call her the Nuclear Vic.
29:27It's so fucked up watching her fix my disaster like it's nothing.
29:31The woman I replace making me look like an amateur.
29:39Five minutes till showtime.
29:41We made it.
29:47Woo!
29:51Well, do we pull the plug or not?
29:57We're good.
29:58Everything's back on track.
30:00See?
30:01I knew firing Victoria was the right call.
30:04You've got twice her talent.
30:07Yeah.
30:08Right.
30:08This is exactly why I promoted you.
30:12You fix this, it's not make them.
30:20To Victoria.
30:23The real hero of the night.
30:24Mom, you're insane.
30:37I can't believe you actually fixed that disaster in under an hour.
30:40I couldn't have done it without you.
30:42You know, if you start dating before you work together, it doesn't count as an office bromance.
30:54Well, well, still hanging around.
30:56I thought you'd be too embarrassed to show your face at the after party.
31:00Fraud.
31:02Holly, why don't you ask the models what happened backstage tonight?
31:06What are you talking about?
31:07Just ask the models.
31:09Any of them.
31:10Oh, and Mia.
31:13Don't forget about our agreement.
31:15About Miranda and Pauline.
31:17I won't.
31:23Two new beginnings at Chauvet.
31:32Speaking of new beginnings.
31:35Emily's private school application is due next month, right?
31:39I want to help.
31:40With her education.
31:43What?
31:44Vincent, that's too much.
31:46We barely know each other.
31:48Victoria.
31:50I've known you since we were 17.
31:53I remember watching you win that regional competition.
31:57And that silver dress.
31:59I saw the way your eyes lit up when you talked about changing the fashion world.
32:09You remember that.
32:09Do you remember that?
32:11I remember everything.
32:14I have followed your career all these years, just hoping that our paths would cross again.
32:22Why didn't you ever reach out?
32:23You were married.
32:25You were married.
32:25And then you weren't.
32:28And then you were building your career.
32:31And the timing just was never right.
32:34Until now.
32:37I have been waiting 20 years to do this.
32:49I should probably get this.
33:05Mia.
33:06God, I was so right about firing Victoria.
33:20That Milan disaster you turned around?
33:23Absolute magic.
33:24And now I have an opportunity that could put you on the map for good.
33:29Sean Gosling needs a tuxedo for the Oscars' red carpet.
33:32Sean Gosling?
33:35The Sean Gosling?
33:37The very one.
33:38Three-time Oscar winner.
33:39People's Sexiest Man Alive.
33:41And if we play our cards right, the next face of the Maison LeBeau is a man square.
33:46They're taking pitches now.
33:48If he picks yours, this changes everything.
33:51For you.
33:52For the brand.
33:53Where it is, Joven's in the running too.
33:56Land this.
33:57Vincent and his poor Victoria are done.
34:01Sealed the deal?
34:05I'll bump your pay by 20%.
34:08I've got this, Holly.
34:10You won't regret it.
34:18God, what am I gonna do?
34:20I can't design menswear.
34:22I barely pulled off the woman's with Victoria's help.
34:25Miranda and Pauline are gone too.
34:27I'm completely on my own.
34:30If Holly bought that I saved Milan and fixed Paris when it was all Victoria, maybe I can squeeze one more miracle over.
34:40Thanks for meeting me. I know things are complicated between us.
34:41You mentioned Miranda and Pauline. Cut to the chase.
34:42You mentioned Miranda and Pauline. Cut to the chase.
34:43Woah.
34:44Thanks for meeting me. I know things are complicated between us.
35:05You mentioned Miranda and Pauline.
35:07Cut to the chase.
35:12We're pitching for Sean's Oscar tux.
35:14Miranda and Pauline are also in the team.
35:16Miranda's excellent with menswear. She can handle this without me.
35:18Please, wait. There's more to it.
35:20After Paris, Holly needed someone to blame for the fabric disaster.
35:24Miranda and Pauline are on the chopping block.
35:27I've been fighting for them.
35:29Are you serious?
35:30Pauline's due any day now.
35:32Trust me, I know.
35:34This project is our only shot.
35:36If we land it, I can convince Holly to keep them both.
35:39Have you worked with Sean before?
35:41No, but I've heard you have.
35:43Ages ago.
35:45I did a jacket frame for the Met Gala.
35:48Actually, I was sketching in your tuxedo concept frame right before I left Maison alone.
35:53Really? What concept?
35:59Well...
36:04Perfect.
36:05She's handing everything over without even realizing.
36:17I'll use her design to save my ass and lay on this project.
36:21Do you still have any of the sketches somewhere?
36:24I do.
36:25Actually, I...
36:26I took them with me when I left Maison Laveau.
36:31Wait.
36:32Miranda went on maternity leave last week.
36:35How exactly is she part of this project?
36:37Well, since she's the best menswear designer we have, Holly's letting her work from home.
36:43Is the company covering her health insurance?
36:46Of course, Vic.
36:48Pauline and Miranda's jobs are on the line here.
36:53You need to think about it.
36:56Take all the time you need.
36:58Mia.
36:59Don't make me regret trusting you.
37:02Again.
37:03Pumpkin, I need a quick favor.
37:23Remember that tuxedo sketch I was working on before everything went sideways?
37:27The Sean Gosselin one with the black hat and lapels?
37:31That's the one.
37:32Can you check my home office?
37:33It should be in the portfolio marked Men's Formal 2025.
37:38Got it.
37:39Grace is napping.
37:40The perfect timing.
37:41Thanks, sweetie.
37:42I just need to double check something about the...
37:48Shoulder.
37:49Instruction.
37:51Mom, are you okay?
37:57Miranda?
37:59Vic?
38:04Mom, Mom!
38:05What's going on?
38:07Emily, I'll call you right back.
38:11Miranda, what happened?
38:12Why the hell are you scrubbing toilets?
38:15Bills don't pay themselves.
38:17You've met my husband, an old child with no paycheck,
38:20and now there's a newborn at home.
38:23Mia said you were on maternity leave,
38:25working remotely on the Gosselin project.
38:28What?
38:29Is that the story she's spinning now?
38:33After you left,
38:34she fired every pregnant woman in the company.
38:37No severance, no cover, nothing.
38:40Just gone.
38:42That's completely illegal.
38:44Company lawyers said that we all suddenly violated some buried performance clause.
38:50All at once.
38:51What are the odds, right?
38:52And Polly, working night shifts at 24 hours down here.
38:58Her sister medical bills keep piling up.
39:07And Mia knew about all this.
39:09Mia.
39:11Front row seat when Holly made an announcement.
39:13Didn't even blink.
39:14Too busy admiring her shiny new create and direct title.
39:20She's been using you and Pauline to manipulate me.
39:23Telling me her draw depended on me helping her.
39:27What?
39:28That bitch!
39:31This ends now.
39:32This ends now.
39:39Damn it!
39:44Miss, Miss Michael.
39:46He's just arrived from Milan.
39:48We need approval by name for them.
39:50Can't you see I'm working on something important?
39:52What are you all looking at? Get back to work!
40:04Victoria would never treat us.
40:08I heard that.
40:10You think Victoria is so perfect?
40:12Then where is she now?
40:14Gone.
40:15Now I'm in charge and if anyone has a problem with that,
40:18there's the door.
40:20Well at least you can actually design it.
40:27What the hell is going on here?
40:29Just a great disagreement. Everything's in control.
40:33The Gosling page, tell me you have something presentable.
40:40Of course, I'm just finalizing some details.
40:42Show me.
40:44It's not quite ready.
40:45Now.
40:51This is garbage.
40:54Absolute garbage!
40:56I just need a little more time.
40:57We don't have more time.
40:58This is Sean Gosling we're talking about.
41:01If Shufin gets this deal instead of us...
41:06What's that?
41:07It's just some inspiration I recorded for the design.
41:18I don't care if you have to sell your soul to the devil.
41:21Get me when you design me tomorrow morning.
41:24Or pack up your desk by lunch!
41:25I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:26I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:43Right on cue.
41:44Meet that sketch ASAP.
41:45Miranda and Pauline's futures depend on it.
41:49The absolute nerve of this woman.
41:50She'll get her a sketch.
41:51And that's where we spring the trap.
41:52The absolute nerve of this woman.
41:53She'll get her a sketch.
41:54And that's where we spring the trap.
41:58Right on cue.
41:59The absolute nerve of this woman.
42:00She'll get her a sketch.
42:01And that's where we spring the trap.
42:02The absolute nerve of this woman.
42:03She'll get her a sketch.
42:04And that's where we spring the trap.
42:05You're early.
42:06Bec, I really need that sketch.
42:33I said I'd help, not hand over my design.
42:44Polly's all over me about this.
42:46If I don't have something tonight, Miranda and Pauline are toast.
42:51Still lying, Mia.
42:53You never learn.
42:54Guess it's payback time.
42:56So, do you want my help or not?
42:59I can walk you through it.
43:00Your design could be just as good.
43:02She's such a snake.
43:06Dick, my stomach is killing me.
43:09Can you run to the pharmacy and get something, please?
43:12Fine.
43:13But don't touch anything.
43:32Sorry, Mia.
43:42Survival of the fittest.
43:43You just let her take your work?
43:58She walked out with exactly what I wanted her to have.
44:00You know, boss, we could pitch ourselves, go after the same clients, show them what real
44:10design looks like.
44:12We're not out yet.
44:13Oh, there's a revolution room.
44:27I figure you can use all the backup you can get.
44:37You're welcome, Mom.
44:39I want you and your team as your van.
44:47Full creative control.
44:50I'm Miranda.
44:51Your husband's debt.
44:53Handled.
44:55And every casino in the country has been told he's not welcome.
44:57Mr. Chevalier, I...
45:01I'm Pauline.
45:02Your sister is in good hands.
45:05The best heart surgeon in the country.
45:07She's already prepping for her next surgery.
45:10Mr. Chevalier!
45:11Mr. Chevalier!
45:12Thank you!
45:14Don't thank me.
45:15Thank Victoria.
45:17I'm just looking out for the people she believes in.
45:20Vincent, I...
45:22I don't even know what to say.
45:25It's about time you all get what you deserve.
45:41I don't even know what to say.
46:11I don't even know what to say.
46:36And you're still here?
46:38Final tweaks.
46:39The pitch goes out tomorrow.
46:41You've got Grace to sleep.
46:46Yeah.
46:49And Emily's almost finished with her algebra.
46:55Maybe new beginnings aren't so scary after all.
47:05We're about to make history.
47:09Maison Laveau sets the bar.
47:13We don't follow trends, we create them.
47:21Satin black lapels, nod to Mr. Sean Gosling's Met Gala moment,
47:26a blend of tradition and boldness.
47:29I think we can all agree Maison Laveau is back on top.
47:39What is that bitch doing here?
47:45Thank you Mr. Jenkins for clearing out your best talent.
47:49My company is thriving because of your generosity.
47:55I didn't expect to see you here.
47:57I thought you'd be all tied up with PTA meetings and diaper changes.
48:05Unlike some, I don't need to fire half my staff to feel competent.
48:09You know Holly, your fresh blood strategies work in wonders.
48:15The office is so empty, it echoes.
48:17And the only thing growing at Maison Laveau is the legal risk.
48:21Pregnant women talk, you know.
48:23Three exit threes and I'm the CEO.
48:25What's next?
48:27A fake sale?
48:29Laugh all you want Holly.
48:31You're about to see what real teamwork looks like.
48:33And what real loyalty looks like.
48:35Sean, glad you could make it.
48:51We have something very special to show you.
48:55Vic.
48:57I thought you just had a beautiful baby girl you'd never know.
49:05Congratulations.
49:07Thank you Sean, it's good to see you.
49:09Let's begin the pitches.
49:13You ready to lose?
49:15You're out of your league.
49:17You should know by now, I don't play by your rules.
49:27First up, Mia McMichael, Maison Laveau.
49:49Next, Victoria, Miranda and Pauline.
49:57Beautiful work.
50:01Both themes.
50:07We'll need a few minutes to discuss.
50:13After careful consideration,
50:15we're awarding the project to...
50:19Maison Laveau.
50:21Yes!
50:23Oh my god.
50:24Of course.
50:25This is what you planned all along, wasn't it?
50:39What the hell did you people put me in?
50:41Are you trying to kill me?
50:43Mr. Gosling has a serious allergy to synthetic silk.
50:46Who designed this tuxedo?
50:48Did you even read the brief?
50:50I mean...
50:52Did you...
50:53You must have read the brief.
50:55It's not complicated.
50:56It says,
50:57No.
50:58Synthetic.
50:59Blend.
51:00I mean...
51:01It must be some kind of mistake.
51:02Perhaps Mia overlooked something.
51:04A mistake?
51:05I could have ended up in the emergency room.
51:09Victoria.
51:10Please,
51:11tell these amateurs
51:12but you pulled your last design.
51:13I pulled my design because the only fabric left was synthetic.
51:26I'd never risk Mr. Gosling's health for a deadline.
51:29And that's why Victoria's the best.
51:31She actually pays attention.
51:33After reviewing all the entries,
51:35the committee has reached a decision.
51:37The commission goes to Victoria, Miranda and Pauline.
51:41Mr. Gosling, it was just a slip up.
51:46Mia's design was the front runner all along.
51:49That's why they picked her first.
51:55Maybe everyone should see this.
52:03Wait, Mia.
52:04Did you actually steal Victoria's design?
52:12Not so near low.
52:13Even for you.
52:14Maison Laveau will be hearing from my liars.
52:21And so you know,
52:23I will be supporting Victoria's case
52:26for design theft.
52:29Maison Laveau's reputation is toast.
52:32We're suspending all collaborations.
52:44Don't even think about trying to land anywhere else.
52:47You're blacklisted.
52:54Victoria, please.
53:05Victoria, please.
53:07I'll do anything.
53:09Please just help me save the company,
53:11the brand that you built for 15 years.
53:15You made your choices, Holly.
53:17Now you live with them.
53:21Probably we went too far.
53:28Sean Gosling's look tonight is a game changer
53:30crafted by the trailblazing team at Joven.
53:32Social media is already calling it
53:34the Winter Revolution.
53:49To the best comeback in fashion history
53:52and to the women who made it happen.
53:55And to the maternity leave that actually means something.
53:58It's okay.
54:02Mom.
54:03You might want to see this.
54:14Happy birthday, Victoria.
54:19Happy birthday to you!
54:25Guys, look!
54:28Maison Laveau on the brink.
54:30Scandal pushes fashion giant towards bankruptcy.
54:33Ouch!
54:35I guess karma has a sense of humor.
54:37It's strange, isn't it?
54:47I gave them everything.
54:49Late nights, weekends, all the best years
54:52and they tossed us aside like we were nothing.
54:54Now it's all crashing down.
54:57I thought I'd feel vindicated.
54:59Honestly, it's a weird mix.
55:02Relief?
55:03Sure, but also a little bit of grief.
55:07Look, who said that our best years are behind us?
55:10Look at this!
55:11Joven pushes for paid leave and parental support across all industries.
55:18Victoria, this is you!
55:21You did this!
55:23Here's to a future where women don't have to choose between their families and their careers.
55:29Not just for us, but for every woman who comes after.
55:33Careful, Vincent.
55:35You almost forgot the best part.
55:48Victoria Winter.
55:53Will you marry me?
56:03Yes!
56:05A thousand times, yes!
56:27Happy birthday ever!
56:28You came.
56:30I thought you'd want to see me like this.
56:32I came because I wanted to hear it from you.
56:34When word got out, you left.
56:39Clients bailed.
56:57The board freaked, numbers tanked.
56:59I couldn't stop it.
57:02You stirred Maison Laveau into this storm, Holly.
57:17I know.
57:19I know.
57:21My father...
57:24The stress gave him a heart attack. He won't even speak to me anymore.
57:27I destroyed everything.
57:31My thoughts slashing costs would save us, but instead I gutted the company.
57:37I don't mean for it to end like this.
57:40Maison Laveau isn't dead. I bought it. Last week.
57:46The brand, the archives, even the debt. It's part of Jeven now.
57:53You bought it? Why would you do that?
57:55To make sure that no more women have to suffer because of policies like yours.
58:03You win, Victoria.
58:05I hope you do better than I did.
58:08I'll do it differently.
58:11Goodbye, Holly.
58:13Miss Winter, I just... I wanted to thank you.
58:27Because of your campaign, my company gave me maternity leave.
58:43I can keep working and have my baby.
58:47You changed everything.
58:51Congratulations.
58:53Wishing you and your little one every happiness.
59:05Ready?
59:06Always.
59:09Always.
59:21And now, Jovan's new collection...
59:23Collective Collective Collective Collective.
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