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Contract Bride shortmintz
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00:00:00they say the most primal human things are fighting and well i was about to learn both
00:00:13every girl wants to find her prince charming but unfortunately we don't exactly live in a
00:00:22fairy tale world there's no such thing as happily ever after where is the duck for table two
00:00:29table two ordered something special chef
00:00:31no table two ordered the special and the special is the duck what is this nothing yes exactly this
00:00:41is nothing now the duck just do what your boss says lily you can't afford to lose another job
00:00:47how can you pay for mom's operation when you're homeless table two the duck
00:00:53so i'm thinking about adopting a dog you know like the little tiny dogs they can fit in your
00:01:01handbag they're so cute so anyway once your inheritance is secure the morrison deal is all
00:01:06in the bag but what is this mystery clause you won't tell us about jack
00:01:11jack jack hello yeah the the dog
00:01:18hi hi
00:01:25you ordered the special
00:01:30actually i i trust me who is that girl
00:01:36something about her it's like i've been waiting for her my whole life wow that was presumptuous
00:01:43the waitress not bringing you what i ordered don't tell me you're actually impressed with that
00:01:48little slut jack it looks good the food or the waitress
00:01:53and what do you think you are doing i'm making something from the century you know what that's it
00:02:07i've had enough you are fired get out of here not this again
00:02:10what did you say i am serious this time you're fired you get out of here what you take this
00:02:18you clean up your act you get out no please sir it won't happen again no it's no more mr nice
00:02:24guy this time you get out you leave please no no ready full come on man you're tired
00:02:29i've taken the trash out i see
00:02:33yeah the trash
00:02:38god
00:02:40asshole
00:02:42oh my god don't scream don't scream baby or do scream for me
00:03:07hey
00:03:11hey wait
00:03:20wait
00:03:34not now we're in there
00:03:44jack my man cupasso so i'm a little disappointed that you're making me ask
00:03:50again
00:03:51when you're going to unlock the inheritance bro the deal of a lifetime isn't going to wait
00:03:55forever
00:03:55yeah
00:03:57yeah come on are you even listening i mean if we don't move on this morrison thing
00:04:01someone else will and i mean i'm not going to be that guy
00:04:04are you going to be that guy
00:04:06how can i help my mom when i can't even afford something to eat
00:04:13maybe next time
00:04:15thanks
00:04:18call me i'll call you back
00:04:21jack come on
00:04:21he hung up on me
00:04:23jack's never done that before
00:04:25if he doesn't lock away this inheritance deal then
00:04:28the morrison deal's over
00:04:30we're over
00:04:31don't you worry your wrinkled little forehead warren
00:04:35i've got just the plan
00:04:38just when i think i've found her
00:04:46she's gone again
00:04:47how am i going to find her again
00:04:56you could always marry vivian chase sir
00:05:04you out of your mind
00:05:05vivian and i are done
00:05:06never again
00:05:07she's just
00:05:09business now
00:05:11very well sir
00:05:12although it is your inheritance at stake sir
00:05:15i'll find another way
00:05:17i'm afraid not
00:05:18but the
00:05:19terms of your parents will are quite specific
00:05:22you must be married before your 32nd birthday
00:05:25for precisely 365 days
00:05:28i know i know
00:05:29and with that fateful birthday fast approaching there's little time
00:05:32the inheritance must be claimed within the month
00:05:35and most crucially of all
00:05:37you must not tell a soul about the marriage cause
00:05:40especially your wife
00:05:43or i lose everything
00:05:45everything
00:05:46don't complain about
00:05:57i don't complain
00:05:58i don't
00:05:59all i'm saying is
00:06:01you're gonna have to start living in the real world
00:06:03i am living in the real world
00:06:05really
00:06:11because getting fired yet from another restaurant job is the real world
00:06:15creative
00:06:15differences
00:06:17there are always creative differences with you
00:06:20lily
00:06:22you gotta open up your own place
00:06:25you're a chef not a fucking line cook
00:06:27so you gotta show the world what you got
00:06:29besides
00:06:31i have my share of money
00:06:33but without yours
00:06:34we're never gonna be able to afford mom's operation
00:06:37yeah
00:06:39and it'll be all my fault
00:06:40lily
00:06:42there is an opening at my office
00:06:46seriously
00:06:48it's stable
00:06:49health insurance
00:06:51401k
00:06:52i'd rather die
00:06:53you'd rather be broke
00:06:55no i'd rather
00:06:55how can you help mom when you can't even take care of yourself
00:07:05fine yeah you're right
00:07:12let's do it
00:07:14hi
00:07:39name
00:07:42uh lily dunning
00:07:44can i help you
00:07:45yes i'm i'm here for the job interview
00:07:48my sister's megan
00:07:49she um
00:07:50she works here
00:07:51last place of employment
00:07:53uh
00:07:54chai francois
00:07:54a restaurant
00:07:56yes i um
00:07:57i'm a chef
00:07:58my passion's cooking
00:08:00so i i
00:08:00and does this look like a restaurant to you
00:08:02no
00:08:03no
00:08:05of course not
00:08:06and
00:08:06why do you think someone like
00:08:08you could work here
00:08:11um i just
00:08:12need a job
00:08:14sorry i'm
00:08:15i'm
00:08:15thanks uh
00:08:16we'll let you know okay
00:08:17you can go now
00:08:21bye bye
00:08:22screw this
00:08:31screw this
00:08:31fuck
00:08:35what are you looking at
00:08:47what are you looking at
00:08:47i'm sorry mom
00:08:53i've tried everything and i've let you down
00:08:56you
00:08:57you
00:08:57me
00:09:00you dropped something
00:09:04how did you
00:09:07what are you doing here
00:09:11i have a proposition for you
00:09:14sorry i'm not interested in propositions from strange men in suits
00:09:19well hold on just hear me out
00:09:21i heard you get fired
00:09:22i know you don't have any money
00:09:25looks like you're in a bit of a rough spot
00:09:28i'm doing fine thank you
00:09:30really
00:09:32what if i told you this proposition could solve all your problems
00:09:39really
00:09:40solve all my problems
00:09:42i've got a lot of problems
00:09:45what if i told you i need a wife
00:09:47i tell you that there are apps for that
00:09:49for one year
00:09:50classy
00:09:51look listen
00:09:52i have a very important business deal
00:09:55with some very important people involved
00:09:57and they need to
00:09:58see stability
00:10:00okay so find someone stable
00:10:02well that's just it
00:10:03i need someone who won't fall in love with me
00:10:06someone who will just walk away after the year
00:10:08and you seem
00:10:10uniquely qualified
00:10:12but you think i'm good at walking away
00:10:14okay well what's it for me
00:10:22well anything you want
00:10:24money
00:10:25place to live
00:10:26complete financial freedom to pursue your dreams
00:10:29just think of it as a business deal
00:10:31wow
00:10:41yeah that's a really big
00:10:45diamond
00:10:46it's just a very small part of the deal
00:10:49you'll have your whole wing of the house
00:11:00my own wing
00:11:02complete privacy
00:11:03but you will have to attend events with me
00:11:05play the happy life
00:11:07this is um
00:11:30specific
00:11:33i like clarity
00:11:35wife agrees to perform
00:11:46very
00:11:50specific
00:11:52is there a problem
00:11:54jack we need to talk
00:11:57what's going on here
00:12:01i'm saying yes
00:12:12to everything
00:12:23do you
00:12:36jack thorne
00:12:38this is insane
00:12:41shut up boy
00:12:42take lily dunning
00:12:45to be your lawfully wedded wife
00:12:47this is fucking nuts
00:12:48shut the fuck up
00:12:49i do
00:12:52i now pronounce you
00:12:55husband
00:12:56and wife
00:12:57i now pronounce you husband and wife
00:12:57and wife
00:13:02i now pronounce you
00:13:07how150
00:13:08and wife
00:13:09and wife
00:13:13and wife
00:13:14and wife
00:13:17who
00:13:18has
00:13:19killed
00:13:20he
00:13:21and always
00:13:23but
00:13:24he
00:13:26This marriage is just a contract.
00:13:45Well, I think that the contract says that this is my room.
00:14:06Good night, husband.
00:14:11And this is where Mr. Thorne likes to entertain of the evening.
00:14:22The room on the left is the kitchen.
00:14:26And we have the West Wing Library and the East Wing Pool.
00:14:40How do you find anything in here?
00:14:45One adapts, madam.
00:14:55And this room is the...
00:15:00Oh, dear.
00:15:04Would you excuse me?
00:15:05Of course.
00:15:06Apologies.
00:15:07What are you doing here?
00:15:20What are you doing here?
00:15:35Oh, my gosh.
00:15:50Problem?
00:15:51This is... a lot.
00:16:01Oh, my gosh.
00:16:07Problem?
00:16:09This is...
00:16:12a lot.
00:16:14The contract stipulates appropriate attire for all occasions,
00:16:17including tonight's charity gala.
00:16:19I can't accept this.
00:16:21You can, and you will.
00:16:24Unless you want to attend the event in jeans.
00:16:32You know, this doesn't mean that I like you.
00:16:34Wouldn't dream of it.
00:16:47Ready for your debut, Mrs. Thorne?
00:16:49Yes, I am, Mr. Thorne.
00:16:58Hi.
00:17:01And then I said,
00:17:04do you want me to cut this steak?
00:17:06I don't need a knife.
00:17:07I need a chainsaw.
00:17:08Okay.
00:17:10Jackie, there you are.
00:17:12Warren tells me the Morrison deal is all in the bag.
00:17:15We simply must celebrate.
00:17:18I heard about your little stunt wedding.
00:17:20That doesn't mean we can't celebrate, right?
00:17:24I could think of a dozen things you could do to me.
00:17:33My God, this is a $10,000 Valentino.
00:17:37I'm sorry, but I didn't even do anything.
00:17:41Where did you find this one, Jackie?
00:17:43Wage staff training school?
00:17:44Vivian.
00:17:48Oh, that was it.
00:17:49She was actually a waitress.
00:17:51Or, I don't remember, whatever it was.
00:17:55Excuse me.
00:17:56So, what she got to have.
00:18:00Watch out for the eggs.
00:18:07So, as I was saying.
00:18:08Mmm.
00:18:31You know, you should really come over here and taste this.
00:18:38Wow.
00:18:59Good?
00:19:01Surprisingly good.
00:19:02Surprisingly good.
00:19:06Payment for spying.
00:19:09Payment accepted.
00:19:10You know,
00:19:12a house this grand,
00:19:13I would expect
00:19:15a kitchen to match.
00:19:20I had to make do.
00:19:22No, I never cook.
00:19:23Mmm.
00:19:24It's a shame.
00:19:33You can go now.
00:19:38You, um, wanted to see me.
00:19:53Time for your first lesson.
00:19:55My what?
00:20:01Self-defense.
00:20:03Never know when you might need it.
00:20:05I don't know if that's...
00:20:06Number one.
00:20:07Stance.
00:20:10Move the feet apart.
00:20:12Bend this knee.
00:20:14Yep.
00:20:15Then move this foot forward.
00:20:17Good.
00:20:19Okay.
00:20:20Now, hands up.
00:20:21Protect the face.
00:20:23Okay.
00:20:25Now, like this.
00:20:26Like this.
00:20:27Oh, God, I'm sorry.
00:20:33I'm not really good at this.
00:20:36We're just getting started.
00:20:38Oh.
00:20:41Maybe we should just focus on business.
00:20:44Rule number one.
00:20:47Stance.
00:20:49Right?
00:20:50Every chef needs proper tools.
00:20:52I am.
00:20:54I am.
00:20:56I am.
00:20:57I am.
00:20:58I am.
00:20:59I am.
00:21:01I am.
00:21:03I am.
00:21:04But I am.
00:21:05I am.
00:21:08I am.
00:21:10I am.
00:21:14I am.
00:21:16Every chef needs proper tools.
00:21:18Chef needs proper tools.
00:21:20I have a business expense.
00:21:24Business expense.
00:21:27These are the best knives in the market.
00:21:30The best knives are the best chef.
00:21:35Why are you doing this?
00:21:37The contract.
00:21:38No.
00:21:40The real reason.
00:21:43Maybe I just like watching you work.
00:21:44Maybe you just like watching me.
00:21:55You know that, um, this doesn't change anything.
00:22:00Of course not.
00:22:07This is for your mother.
00:22:08The, uh, no, this, this is too much.
00:22:15You should cover the whole thing.
00:22:19Please, I can do it.
00:22:23I think that's literally the nicest thing a man has ever done for me.
00:22:28What's the catch?
00:22:28We've got a problem.
00:22:42Morning to you, too.
00:22:43So, the inheritance release date is set, but...
00:22:46If anyone finds out about the marriage, then...
00:22:48No one's gonna find out.
00:22:49Oh, really?
00:22:50Because your little chef seems to be quite the talk of the town.
00:22:53It's under control.
00:22:54Is it?
00:22:55It seems like you're letting your feelings control all your...
00:23:00I said it's handled.
00:23:12Just remember what's at stake here, yeah?
00:23:15This Morrison deal...
00:23:17is a deal of a lifetime.
00:23:21Don't tell me you're actually fooling me.
00:23:23Get out.
00:23:25Don't tell me you're actually fooling me.
00:23:26Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:27Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:28Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:29Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:30Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:31Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:32Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:33Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:34Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:35Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:36Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:37Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:38Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:39Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:40Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:41Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:23:42Don't tell me you're fooling me.
00:25:13Jack, darling, bad to see you here.
00:25:16Vivian?
00:25:17The 82 crystal.
00:25:19Remember the crystal, Jack?
00:25:22I can still feel it running down my back just thinking about it.
00:25:26We even used to drink some of it.
00:25:27Anyway, we have business to discuss.
00:25:30You'll never believe what Hannah said about the Asian market today.
00:25:33Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:25:38This must be so boring for you.
00:25:41You're so insightful, Vivian.
00:25:43You do bore me.
00:25:45Darling, the adults have business to discuss.
00:25:48Why don't you go back to, like, chopping or whatever it is that you do?
00:25:53So basically, you know the company way that we have our investments holding in?
00:25:56I had a business meeting with Hannah today, and she has basically advised me to say that
00:26:00our investments are not making any profit, because me and self isn't actually doing all too well.
00:26:05So my proposal for next year would be basically...
00:26:07Why the whirlwind romance you've got there?
00:26:26What's the catch?
00:26:29There's always a catch.
00:26:31Excuse me, I...
00:26:33Rebecca Chen.
00:26:34Social pages.
00:26:35Two days from first meeting to marriage.
00:26:39This must be some kind of record.
00:26:41Though lately I've been more interested in, uh, business deals.
00:26:45Hmm.
00:26:46What would you say?
00:26:49Love at first sight, or something more contractual?
00:26:53You know, you should really write romance novels.
00:26:56Seems you have quite the imagination.
00:27:03We'll talk again soon, Mrs. Thorne.
00:27:05I have a feeling there's quite a story here.
00:27:16The Morrison Foundation dinners tonight.
00:27:18Oh, great.
00:27:19Another dinner.
00:27:21It's important.
00:27:22They're all important.
00:27:23It's a part of the deal.
00:27:24They're all a part of the deal.
00:27:28You knew what you were signing up for.
00:27:30Did I?
00:27:34At least Vivian will be there.
00:27:36To talk.
00:27:37Deals and acquisitions and mergers.
00:27:41Okay, whatever.
00:27:42Nice.
00:27:55Real mature.
00:27:59No, don't.
00:28:00Fuck.
00:28:03Okay.
00:28:04Okay, fine.
00:28:05You want to go?
00:28:07Nope.
00:28:07No, no, no, wait.
00:28:15Okay, can we?
00:28:16No.
00:28:16Yeah?
00:28:16Yeah?
00:28:17No, no, no, no.
00:28:18Nope, nope, nope, nope.
00:28:19Nope.
00:28:19Let go.
00:28:20Nope.
00:28:21Nope.
00:28:22Nope.
00:28:23No.
00:28:24Ow!
00:28:24Ow!
00:28:25Ow!
00:28:25Ow!
00:28:25Ow!
00:28:26Ow!
00:28:26Ow!
00:28:26Ow!
00:28:27Ow!
00:28:27Ow!
00:28:27Ow!
00:28:28Ow!
00:28:28Ow!
00:28:28Ow!
00:28:28Ow!
00:28:29Ow!
00:28:30Ow!
00:28:30Ow!
00:28:31Ow!
00:28:32Ow!
00:28:33Ow!
00:28:34Ow!
00:28:35Ow!
00:28:36Ow!
00:28:36So Jack's inheritance is all set, but he still hasn't signed the papers
00:29:05to commit the proceeds to the Morrison deal.
00:29:08That's the problem.
00:29:10Hmm.
00:29:11It's the girl, isn't it?
00:29:13The waitress.
00:29:14You and I both know she's been a problem from the start.
00:29:17And I thought you had everything under control.
00:29:18Oh, I've done my part.
00:29:21That's underway.
00:29:22And I thought you'd have your part under control.
00:29:26I have everything under control.
00:29:29Oh, really?
00:29:29Because it doesn't seem like it, Vivian.
00:29:31You know, maybe I overestimated your sway over Jack.
00:29:34You haven't overestimated anything.
00:29:37I've just begun.
00:29:42I've got it.
00:29:55Funny how you can always count on the help to answer the door.
00:29:58I live here.
00:30:00Of course you do.
00:30:01Okay, thanks.
00:30:06Jack.
00:30:07Darling.
00:30:08Should we proceed to the study?
00:30:09We need to discuss the Morrison deal.
00:30:12Yeah.
00:30:13Yeah.
00:30:17Oh, we need to discuss the Morrison deal.
00:30:24Vivian?
00:30:24Remember Tokyo?
00:30:28That Zaki bar?
00:30:31I'm married.
00:30:33Are you now?
00:30:36I hadn't noticed.
00:30:38Uh-huh.
00:30:39You know that feeling when you leave the house and you just feel like you've forgotten something?
00:30:47I forgot something.
00:30:58Maybe you can...
00:31:01Help me figure it out?
00:31:06Coffee?
00:31:06Oh, no, thank you.
00:31:10Jack and I have much to catch up on.
00:31:13Oh.
00:31:14And Jack doesn't drink coffee.
00:31:16Do you, Jack?
00:31:17Actually, I've taken it up recently.
00:31:19Hmm.
00:31:20I guess before me, Jack never really had coffee how he liked it.
00:31:23And he just absolutely laps up every drop of my coffee.
00:31:30Isn't that right?
00:31:34Lily makes a great cup of coffee.
00:31:38Hmm.
00:31:41So.
00:31:44How's Vivian?
00:31:46Focus on your form.
00:31:47You know.
00:31:49I was just wondering.
00:31:50How long the two of you...
00:31:51Ancient history.
00:31:53That's not what I heard.
00:31:55From who?
00:31:57Around.
00:31:59Tokyo gets brought up a lot.
00:32:01You've been talking to Warren.
00:32:03You've been talking to Vivian.
00:32:06That's business.
00:32:08Everything is business with you, isn't it?
00:32:12But you know what?
00:32:16What's this?
00:32:19Some pretty big business.
00:32:21That you haven't been sharing with me.
00:32:24I think Vivian wants some of it, too.
00:32:27But you know what?
00:32:28Maybe you should just keep your business to yourself.
00:32:34Sad.
00:32:35Watch your stance.
00:32:37No.
00:32:41I don't want to be lied to.
00:32:44I'm not lying, Lily.
00:32:48Don't break my heart.
00:32:51Yeah.
00:32:52I don't want to be lying.
00:33:14I don't want to be lying.
00:33:14Please act like you know me. There's someone following me.
00:33:31Oh my god, are you okay? Who's following you?
00:33:35That weirdo?
00:33:42Is he gone? I think he's gone.
00:33:44You're sure?
00:34:00Like this?
00:34:04I think your technique could use some more.
00:34:07They got the dota rides.
00:34:11Sure that wasn't me?
00:34:12I think the real challenge is market penetration and emerging economies.
00:34:33I'm sure Jack's brought you up to speed on all of this.
00:34:47Um, actually, I...
00:34:49Tell me, what's your take on blockchain integration?
00:34:52Um, I think...
00:34:55Oh, no comment. How surprising.
00:34:59Excuse me.
00:35:00Oh, great thinking, Lily.
00:35:02All of our drinks could use with a refill.
00:35:04Okay.
00:35:23Love you.
00:35:27But this thing isn't going to last forever, Jack
00:35:37I don't know
00:35:39I mean, what choice do you have?
00:35:42Clock's ticking, buddy
00:35:43Unless you want to lose this deal forever
00:35:46Lunch?
00:35:52I was just on my way out
00:35:57Think about it, Jack
00:35:57What was that about?
00:36:08Nothing, just business
00:36:09Just business, of course
00:36:12Lily, wait
00:36:14What do you want, Jack?
00:36:27Taking you on a holiday
00:36:42What?
00:36:43You have time for that?
00:36:46A lot of time
00:36:47Just us?
00:36:50I know what I want
00:36:51Oh, what about, um
00:36:56What about Warren and the deal?
00:37:00I can wait
00:37:00There she is
00:37:04What?
00:37:07That smile
00:37:07It's the one you had when I first laid ass on you
00:37:10I'll never forget it
00:37:13You know that I don't just, um
00:37:15Serve that dish to anyone, right?
00:37:18Really?
00:37:19Mm-hmm
00:37:20I'm so sorry to interrupt, Mr. Thorne
00:37:26I've been told to relay that there's a problem in the back of the office
00:37:29Timeline on the deal has moved up
00:37:32Save
00:37:32Thank you
00:37:33Would you like me to cancel the trip, sir?
00:37:39Yeah
00:37:39Very good
00:37:41Who sent the message?
00:37:45Vivian Chase
00:37:46Lily, I'm sorry
00:37:52Don't
00:37:52Please
00:37:53It's just
00:37:53It's business, yeah
00:37:55I get it
00:37:56Lily, I shouldn't, uh
00:38:07Just shut up and
00:38:09Taste this
00:38:10Mmm
00:38:20It's taste, uh
00:38:21Incredible?
00:38:22Yeah
00:38:22Yeah, I know
00:38:23Jack
00:38:29Mm-hmm
00:38:29Do you want more?
00:38:33Um, after this one
00:38:34No
00:38:34At the food
00:38:37Jack
00:38:39Talking about us
00:38:42How long are we going to keep on doing this?
00:38:49Oh my god
00:39:04What was that?
00:39:15Any enemies?
00:39:17Business rivals?
00:39:17No one comes to mind
00:39:20Security cameras?
00:39:24Being installed as we speak
00:39:26Mrs. Thorne?
00:39:38Sorry
00:39:39It's all I saw
00:39:41I'm worried
00:39:46You okay?
00:39:49Yeah
00:39:50Thank you
00:39:58Yeah
00:39:59This is so insane
00:40:05It's probably just kids
00:40:08Kids?
00:40:10Seriously
00:40:10Can you keep your voice down?
00:40:13Oh, sorry
00:40:13What are you afraid
00:40:16That someone's going to hear
00:40:17About our perfect marriage?
00:40:26What are you hiding from me?
00:40:31Hey
00:40:31Hey, you know that secret room
00:40:35That you didn't want me to find?
00:40:37I found it
00:40:40I found it
00:40:41Yeah
00:40:43Hey, at least it's honest
00:40:49Do you want to see it?
00:40:56Show me
00:40:57Most people run
00:41:12Most people run
00:41:25I'm not most people
00:41:28So
00:41:32This is what you're into?
00:41:37Among other things
00:41:38And all of those
00:41:40Specific requirements
00:41:44We're about to scare you off
00:41:46I don't scare you
00:41:47I'm starting to get that
00:41:50Show me
00:41:56You sure?
00:42:00Are you?
00:42:00Are you?
00:42:00I don't scare you
00:42:01I don't scare you
00:42:01I don't scare you
00:42:02I don't scare you
00:42:03I don't scare you
00:42:03I don't scare you
00:42:04I don't scare you
00:42:04I don't scare you
00:42:05I don't scare you
00:42:05I don't scare you
00:42:06I don't scare you
00:42:06I don't scare you
00:42:06I don't scare you
00:42:07I don't scare you
00:42:07I don't scare you
00:42:08I don't scare you
00:42:09I don't scare you
00:42:09I don't scare you
00:42:10I don't scare you
00:42:11I don't scare you
00:42:12I don't scare you
00:42:13I don't scare you
00:42:14I don't scare you
00:42:15I don't scare you
00:42:16I don't scare you
00:42:17I don't scare you
00:42:18I don't scare you
00:42:19I don't scare you
00:42:20I don't scare you
00:42:21I don't scare you
00:42:22I don't scare you
00:42:23So, so, sir, Ms. Chase is here.
00:42:51She says it's urgent.
00:42:52Jack, the team is flying to Tokyo and they need you there.
00:42:55Final deal points.
00:42:57Jack's leaving in 30.
00:42:58I packed your bag and I'll be waiting downstairs.
00:43:02Will we wait?
00:43:06Just go.
00:43:07I'll be right back.
00:43:37The way I can explain.
00:43:42Can you?
00:43:46Guess the business can't wait.
00:43:48This whole thing is...
00:43:58Let me get this straight.
00:44:00You sleep with him and then you find a note from his ex.
00:44:04That's complicated.
00:44:05When isn't it with you?
00:44:07Look, maybe it's time to admit this whole thing is just a little...
00:44:11What?
00:44:11A mistake?
00:44:12That you were right?
00:44:14Huh?
00:44:14Is that what you want to hear?
00:44:16No.
00:44:16I want you to be happy.
00:44:19And are you?
00:44:20I don't know what I am anymore.
00:44:24I mean, he paid for mom's operation, so that's cool, but I...
00:44:27I know.
00:44:28And the worst part is I think I might actually be falling for...
00:44:30Lily?
00:44:38Stand back.
00:44:39What?
00:44:40Stand back, Megan.
00:44:40Get down with the fucker.
00:44:53Fucker.
00:44:54What?
00:44:54Oh my god.
00:44:56Fuck you.
00:44:58Come on, let's go.
00:44:59What was that?
00:45:07Lessons with Jack.
00:45:09Jack taught you that?
00:45:10Yeah.
00:45:12Yeah.
00:45:13Dude's getting better by a minute.
00:45:14I know.
00:45:15Oh, man.
00:45:19You okay?
00:45:20Yeah.
00:45:22God, things are supposed to be so simple.
00:45:26Now what?
00:45:27Oh.
00:45:28I don't even know it's real anymore.
00:45:31Oh, honey.
00:45:32I can't.
00:45:32I don't even know it's real anymore.
00:45:34Oh, honey.
00:45:35I don't even know it's real anymore.
00:45:36He always keeps the ledger on his desk.
00:46:06Lauren, I've known you since college.
00:46:17How could you?
00:46:2311 months.
00:46:25Almost a year.
00:46:28I barely knew that anymore.
00:46:36Lily, I need to tell you something.
00:46:43I'm all ears.
00:46:45It's about the deal.
00:46:47About Lauren, Vivian.
00:46:48Well, if it isn't the happy couple.
00:46:52Oh, great.
00:46:53The press.
00:46:54These aren't real.
00:47:05Oh, my sisters say they're very real.
00:47:09Story runs in 48 hours.
00:47:11Lily, this is what I was just about to tell you.
00:47:13I've been set up.
00:47:17Care to comment, Mrs. Thorne?
00:47:18You know, it's funny.
00:47:21I, for a minute, I really believed.
00:47:26Lily, wait.
00:47:29They're not real.
00:47:32Take talk, Mr. Thorne.
00:47:44Lily, wait.
00:47:46They're not real.
00:47:47You have to believe me.
00:47:49Look, I believed you when you said that this was just a business deal.
00:47:53Like, I believed you when you said that Vivian was just a colleague.
00:47:59Like, I believed that last night actually meant something.
00:48:02It did.
00:48:03Lily, what happened between us was...
00:48:05The transaction.
00:48:07That's all any of this ever was.
00:48:10That's not true.
00:48:11And you know it.
00:48:12Do I?
00:48:13Because from where I'm standing, you got everything that you wanted.
00:48:19You got a wife when you needed one.
00:48:21And a body when you wanted one.
00:48:24No, wait.
00:48:24That's not it.
00:48:25Tell me I'm wrong.
00:48:26Tell me that there's not something more going on here.
00:48:29With the business deal.
00:48:30And your inheritance.
00:48:31Anything more to explain.
00:48:41That's what I thought.
00:48:45You're a terrible person.
00:48:47If you leave now, you violate the contract.
00:48:52You get nothing.
00:48:54I don't care.
00:48:57I never cared about any of that.
00:48:59Hands up.
00:49:19Protect the face.
00:49:21No, don't.
00:49:22Go?
00:49:25No.
00:49:25Warren.
00:49:35Finally, look.
00:49:37About the Morrison deal.
00:49:38It's off.
00:49:39What do you mean it's off?
00:49:40All of it.
00:49:42The deal.
00:49:43The inheritance.
00:49:44I don't want any of it.
00:49:45Have you lost your freaking mind?
00:49:47I mean, everything that we've worked for.
00:49:49Actually,
00:49:50I think I found it.
00:49:55It's off.
00:49:56It's off.
00:49:56It's on.
00:49:57You can't just hide here.
00:50:27You can't just hide here forever.
00:50:28Watch me.
00:50:41Hey.
00:50:42What happened to the girl who would never back down?
00:50:46The one who quit her job because she didn't want to compromise?
00:50:49She played.
00:50:50Did she?
00:50:56That's Jack.
00:50:57I'm sure that's just my octogenarian neighbor who's a total drama queen.
00:51:01Watch.
00:51:03Gladys?
00:51:06Gladys, is that you?
00:51:08Do you need help with your phone?
00:51:09Sir, coffee.
00:51:19I did some digging around like you asked, sir.
00:51:23You might want to see this.
00:51:24What am I looking at here?
00:51:30Wire transfers, shell companies, all leading back to Mr. Block.
00:51:35More.
00:51:37I knew it.
00:51:38And you might want to see these too, sir.
00:51:39They'll illuminate things even more.
00:51:41Son of a bitch.
00:51:47He's trying to steal the inheritance.
00:51:49He sure is.
00:51:50All through a series of cleverly placed shell companies.
00:51:54Although I suspect Ms. Chase's interests are not purely financial.
00:51:59Sir?
00:52:12They're threatening Lily and her sister.
00:52:14Then perhaps it's time we stop playing their game.
00:52:18Give me everything you can about Warren.
00:52:19Every meeting, every call.
00:52:20We're already compiled, sir.
00:52:22I had a feeling we might need this.
00:52:23Sir, what about the inheritance?
00:52:25Some things are worth more than money.
00:52:40I'm coming back, Megan.
00:52:41I'm coming back, Megan.
00:53:11I got us under this.
00:53:32I can get us out of this.
00:53:34I can do this.
00:53:35I can do this.
00:53:37Your little cookie's on her way over to save her sister as we speak.
00:53:41And I wouldn't put money on how well that's going to go.
00:53:45If anything happens to her, that's up to you.
00:53:49Sign the papers.
00:53:52And this all goes away.
00:53:55Like those photos of you and me from that reporter suddenly went away.
00:53:58Deep fakes really do hurt everyone involved, don't they?
00:54:06I always knew you were soft.
00:54:09But this?
00:54:10Throwing away a billion dollar inheritance for some chef.
00:54:13He's not throwing it away.
00:54:15He's giving it to us.
00:54:17All we need is a signature, Jack.
00:54:22You care too much, Jackie boy.
00:54:25Always have.
00:54:29I think we might need to send a little message.
00:54:32Hmm.
00:54:32Let me go, you psycho.
00:54:55Remember your training.
00:55:02Protect your face.
00:55:07Megan!
00:55:09Lenny!
00:55:13Welcome to the party, sweetheart.
00:55:16Come on.
00:55:16Come on.
00:55:16Come on.
00:55:18Come on.
00:55:19Of course it's a trap.
00:55:26The question is,
00:55:27what are you going to do about it?
00:55:31Lenny!
00:55:34I've traced the video feed to the Starlight Motel, sir.
00:55:37Room 115.
00:55:39Lauren's called the police.
00:55:40Already done.
00:55:41But, sir, they're at least 20 minutes out.
00:55:44She doesn't have 20 minutes.
00:55:49No, no, no, no, no.
00:55:54Lauren, she's there.
00:55:55Lily's there.
00:56:00Hold on, Lily.
00:56:01Hold on.
00:56:02Hold on.
00:56:15Leave her alone!
00:56:17Shut up!
00:56:19Get away from my wife!
00:56:21Well, well.
00:56:23A hero arrives.
00:56:25Don't do it, Jackie boy.
00:56:30I'm not some damsel in distress.
00:56:33That's my girl.
00:56:41Oh.
00:56:43I guess it is real love, huh?
00:56:45That's for my sister.
00:56:56You son of a bitch.
00:57:03Louis.
00:57:05Not everything.
00:57:06The photos.
00:57:08Vivian.
00:57:09Now?
00:57:10Seriously?
00:57:10I love you.
00:57:13Not for any inheritance.
00:57:15Not for any deal.
00:57:17Just...
00:57:19You know.
00:57:21I know.
00:57:30You.
00:57:31Stay right there.
00:57:33Come on.
00:57:33Cover me.
00:57:34What the hell?
00:57:49This isn't...
00:57:50Possible.
00:57:50And I wouldn't put money on how well that's gonna go.
00:57:56Sign the papers.
00:57:57Deep fakes really do hurt everyone involved.
00:58:00That proves nothing.
00:58:01I think it might prove something.
00:58:03Yeah, and those photos that you planted?
00:58:05Maybe use better AI next time.
00:58:07You can't?
00:58:08Yes, they can.
00:58:09And you two are under arrest.
00:58:11You'll regret this, Jock.
00:58:15The inheritance that are nothing compared to what I almost lost.
00:58:19You pit upon it all, Jock.
00:58:23I do.
00:58:30Yes, thank you.
00:58:32Thanks.
00:58:32Thanks.
00:58:36Now that's a story.
00:58:41Here to twist the knife?
00:58:44Actually...
00:58:45I'm here to get it right.
00:58:48Where did you...
00:58:49Lawrence sends his regards.
00:58:52Seems your butler is a little armchair investigative journalist.
00:58:55So, no scandal piece?
00:58:58Oh.
00:58:59There's definitely a scandal.
00:59:01But, not the one they wanted me to bite on.
00:59:07That's...
00:59:07Actually accurate.
00:59:09I'm a reporter.
00:59:10Truth is kind of my thing.
00:59:13Though, I must admit, I didn't see the secret martial arts skills coming.
00:59:17Yeah, neither did they.
00:59:20Story runs tomorrow.
00:59:22Catch you on the next scandal.
00:59:31Only about the inheritance.
00:59:33You really think that I care about any of that now?
00:59:35Just take me home.
00:59:43Yes, dear.
00:59:52Sun's coming up.
00:59:54Must be a new record.
00:59:57It is for me.
00:59:59Any regrets?
01:00:01Only one.
01:00:02That I didn't get your chef's specials to her.
01:00:07Could have saved us a lot.
01:00:08Yeah.
01:00:09Wow.
01:00:13Excuse me, sir.
01:00:14Miss Chen's article is out.
01:00:17How bad is it?
01:00:18Well, actually, sir, you might want to see it.
01:00:21She's included the last bit you wanted to put in.
01:00:23Jack Thorne announced plans.
01:00:38In a shocking turn of events, tech entrepreneur Jack Thorne announced his plans to transform his inherited fortune into the city's largest culinary grant program.
01:00:48Surprised?
01:00:48But your inheritance is gone.
01:00:54Only inheritance, yeah.
01:00:56But turns out selling a tech company can be quite profitable.
01:00:59You sold the company?
01:01:01Turns out some things are worth more than money.
01:01:03I don't know.
01:01:10I don't know.
01:01:13Perfect, Julie and Danny.
01:01:20Keep it thin, okay?
01:01:21Just like that.
01:01:37This looks good on you.
01:01:38And who said there's no such thing as a happily ever after?
01:01:44Suckers.
01:01:45Can I get you your usual, sir?
01:01:48It depends.
01:01:50Did my wife make it?
01:01:51The very same wife that you married for business?
01:01:54Best business decision I ever made.
01:02:02Hang on.
01:02:08You're the best chef in town.
01:02:18You're only saying that because you're contractually obligated.
01:02:23I think that contract expired.
01:02:26Good thing I signed a new one.
01:02:27We are gathered here today.
01:02:36No more business deals this time.
01:02:38Just love.
01:02:39Good.
01:02:41Because I have some terms of my own.
01:02:45First, you have to eat everything I cooked.
01:02:49Done.
01:02:50Second, no more locked rooms.
01:02:53Without me in it.
01:02:58Is that all?
01:03:00Third.
01:03:02You have to mean it this time.
01:03:04I meant it the first time.
01:03:06Just didn't know yet.
01:03:08The rings?
01:03:10Actually.
01:03:16Is that...
01:03:17Something old?
01:03:18Something new?
01:03:20Something borrowed?
01:03:21Something...
01:03:24Not one.
01:03:32For better or worse.
01:03:34For real this time.
01:03:38You make us the bride.
01:03:39So...
01:03:55Are you ready for your honeymoon?
01:03:59What are you...
01:04:02Lauren, help me back.
01:04:04Mrs. Thorne, are you trying to negotiate new business terms?
01:04:13I don't know.
01:04:15Mr. Thorne.
01:04:19Can you handle them?
01:04:21I thought this wasn't about business anymore.
01:04:24How about you just shut up?
01:04:27And kiss your wife?
01:04:28Yes.
01:04:28Yes.
01:04:28Yes.
01:04:28Yes.
01:04:28Yes.
01:04:29Yes.
01:04:30Yes.
01:04:31Yes.
01:04:31Yes.
01:04:31Yes.
01:04:31Yes.
01:04:31Yes.
01:04:31Yes.
01:04:32Yes.
01:04:33Yes.
01:04:33Yes.
01:04:33Yes.
01:04:33Yes.
01:04:33Yes.
01:04:34Yes.
01:04:46Red Dragon.
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