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CEO Queen: A Mother's Revenge
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00:00:00Doctor, is my mom going to be okay?
00:00:17I'm sorry, Grace. She has a brain hemorrhage.
00:00:20With immediate surgery, there is a chance, but...
00:00:25It'll cost $500,000.
00:00:30$500,000?
00:00:31I don't have that kind of money, but Mom needs me.
00:00:35I'll find a way to get the money. Please, just save my mom.
00:00:39I can do that.
00:00:42Grace Miller!
00:00:43Oh, Rose! Well, thank God you two are here.
00:00:46Mom was working at the orphanage when she fainted, and it's going to cost $500,000.
00:00:50$500,000?
00:00:52And where are we supposed to get that?
00:00:56Call off the surgery, Doc. There's no way we're paying for that.
00:00:59Rose, what are you saying? She's our mom.
00:01:02She adopted us. You can't just...
00:01:04You forced us to grow up dirt poor.
00:01:06She's a low-life worker. She doesn't deserve to be a mom.
00:01:08If it wasn't for her, we could have been adopted by someone rich!
00:01:12You guys hear yourself.
00:01:14She took us in when we had nothing.
00:01:16She gave us a home.
00:01:18She made sure that we were never hungry, and you're just mad at her because she's not rich?
00:01:22Speaking of money, today's mom's payday.
00:01:28This is mom's. Don't you dare touch it.
00:01:30No! No! No!
00:01:34No! No! No!
00:01:45No! No, Mom worked hard for that.
00:01:51Should be enough for a new iPhone, though.
00:01:53Mom needs that money for her surgery. You can't just take it.
00:01:55Sure we can. That old hag's about to die. Her money's ours now.
00:02:00You want money?
00:02:02Pick it up!
00:02:15Consider this our donation to mom's surgery.
00:02:19Or funeral.
00:02:19I'll save you, mom.
00:02:39I can sell blood for money.
00:02:41This is the only way I might be able to save mom.
00:02:43Mom?
00:02:43I'll save you, mom.
00:02:47I'll save you, mom.
00:02:49I'll save you, mom.
00:02:51I'll save you.
00:02:51Go ahead, take a seat, guys.
00:03:21Look, I've gathered you all here today for a very important announcement.
00:03:2515 years ago, my mother, Mary Miller, disappeared to live a quiet life in a small town.
00:03:30But now, she is returning to take her rightful place as the CEO of the Phoenix Group, ladies and gentlemen.
00:03:37The CEO has finally returned.
00:03:39Ms. Miller raised her son alone to build Phoenix Group.
00:03:42Now, after 15 years, she's coming back.
00:03:45Even out of the public eye, she remains a legend.
00:03:48No one can match what she built.
00:03:50See, although my mother's been living in seclusion, we've remained in contact over the years.
00:03:55And she's adopted three children, who I believe will be joining our company very soon.
00:04:00Sir, we can't find your mother. She isn't answering our calls.
00:04:04What? My mother is missing?
00:04:07I want to sell my blood. Please.
00:04:12I have an extremely rare blood type. Type AB negative.
00:04:16You need it, and I need money for my mother's surgery. Please.
00:04:20Please.
00:04:25We are at 400. I have to stop now, or you'll pass out.
00:04:44No, no. Don't. Don't stop it. I can do it.
00:04:50It's a cube.
00:04:51Miss?
00:04:52It's a cube. It's a cube. It's a cube.
00:04:54Miss?
00:04:55Miss?
00:04:56Miss?
00:04:57Miss?
00:04:58Miss?
00:05:10Miss?
00:05:11Miss?
00:05:12Miss?
00:05:13Miss?
00:05:14Miss?
00:05:15Miss?
00:05:16Miss?
00:05:17Progress.
00:05:25Grace, with your mother's condition, we're looking at some very expensive long-term care.
00:05:30Oh, I got it, doctor.
00:05:33She's my mom.
00:05:34I won't give up on her.
00:05:36She's very lucky to have you.
00:05:38I'll go work on the list of her medication.
00:05:46You adopted me, mom.
00:05:49You taught me what family was.
00:05:52Love is...
00:05:54Don't worry.
00:05:55I'm not going to give up on you.
00:05:57I'm going to make sure you get better.
00:06:08I spent hours, where is Miss Miller?
00:06:11If Miss Miller says she's returning, then she will be coming back.
00:06:14Otherwise, Mr. Miller will find her.
00:06:17When she left 15 years ago, she made all of us.
00:06:20Even Mr. Miller promised never to search for her.
00:06:23Did you reach her?
00:06:26Her phone, it's completely dead.
00:06:28She'd never let that happen.
00:06:29Not on the day that she's supposed to return.
00:06:33Something's not right.
00:06:36Do whatever it takes.
00:06:38Flip this city upside down.
00:06:39I don't care, but we're going to find my mother.
00:06:41Yes, sir.
00:06:42Yes, sir.
00:06:42Yes, sir.
00:06:50One day at work here will cover three days of mom's medication.
00:07:01Next!
00:07:02Sir, I'm here to work.
00:07:04Please, if there's any opportunity that you have, I would gladly take it.
00:07:08Come on, Grace.
00:07:09Everyone knows you passed out yesterday at the hospital.
00:07:11I can't have you dying on my sight.
00:07:13I'll lose my damn job.
00:07:14No, please, please.
00:07:15I'm begging you.
00:07:17Please, I really need the money.
00:07:19My mom will die without it.
00:07:20But with treatment, I mean, there's a chance that she may wake up.
00:07:24But if I give up, it's over for her.
00:07:27Please.
00:07:29If I catch you slacking off one time, I won't pay you a single penny.
00:07:37Thank you so much.
00:07:38You can trust me.
00:07:39I am a hard worker.
00:07:42Next!
00:07:45Don't worry, Mom.
00:07:47I'll make enough money, and you'll get better.
00:07:54All right, time for lunch.
00:08:10Get back to work as soon as you're finished.
00:08:14Grace!
00:08:16Lucy, what's wrong?
00:08:18You have to get home right now, Grace.
00:08:19Your sister and brother are selling your mom's house.
00:08:24We've turned this whole house upside down.
00:08:32I can't believe the old hag doesn't even have any savings.
00:08:35Whatever, just forget it.
00:08:36Let's get down to business.
00:08:37Where's the inheritance letter?
00:08:39You see this, Mom?
00:08:41You ruined our life at a better chance with a rich family.
00:08:45Now, with just one little stamp here, you'll give us what we deserve.
00:08:49As if this old hag can hear you.
00:08:51Just get it over with already.
00:08:54What are you doing?
00:09:00Mom.
00:09:01Mom, are you okay?
00:09:07You're trying to steal Mom's house?
00:09:09You can't do that.
00:09:10Mom worked hard for it.
00:09:11Fine.
00:09:12If she doesn't want us to sell it, then we won't.
00:09:15Hmm?
00:09:16Go on.
00:09:17Say it.
00:09:18Say it.
00:09:19Hey, you old hag.
00:09:20Is anyone there?
00:09:21Hello?
00:09:21Can you speak up?
00:09:23Speak up!
00:09:23Get your filthy hands off of her!
00:09:27Be honest.
00:09:28You don't actually give a shit about Mom.
00:09:30You're just putting on a little show, hoping she'll magically wake up and give you everything.
00:09:34That's not true.
00:09:35That's...
00:09:35Oh, poor little Grace, trying so hard, and your mommy can't even see.
00:09:42If you don't want to take care of Mom, that's fine.
00:09:44I'll do it myself, but I'm not going to let you take anything away from her.
00:09:48Try and stop us.
00:09:49No!
00:09:56Mom?
00:09:58Mom?
00:09:59Your finger's moving.
00:10:00Would you look at that?
00:10:05She's actually losing it.
00:10:08I saw it.
00:10:09Her finger's moving.
00:10:10She's trying to tell us something.
00:10:11Mom's brain is mush.
00:10:13The only thing moving in her head are the worms eating the rest of it out.
00:10:16You stupid bitch.
00:10:33I'm tired of repeating myself.
00:10:36Mom is dying.
00:10:37Dead people don't need a house.
00:10:40You know, William and I just want the best for you, little sis.
00:10:45Say, you and the mayor's son are the same age, right?
00:10:48Mayor's daughter-in-law sounds awfully nice.
00:10:52What?
00:10:53The mayor's daughter-in-law?
00:10:55After you and the mayor's son tie the knot, we'll send that to a nursing home far, far away.
00:11:07She takes up too much space here.
00:11:09So there's the brat for my son.
00:11:19Well, son, she's the girl you said you liked, right?
00:11:23A real virgin.
00:11:24Just like me.
00:11:26All the other girls, they always run away.
00:11:29But not you.
00:11:31You'll be my first.
00:11:33Time to make you mine.
00:11:34No, no, don't touch me!
00:11:46No, no, don't touch me!
00:11:49You can't say no to me!
00:11:50My dad owns this town.
00:11:52Nobody says no to me.
00:11:54Look at you, acting so high and mighty.
00:11:57You're still selling your blood, aren't you?
00:11:59Just for a few pennies.
00:12:01We offer you a way out of poverty.
00:12:04And this is the way you repay us.
00:12:06Do you know how rich and powerful the mayor is?
00:12:10Mom's gonna die because you're too proud to spread your legs for the mayor's son.
00:12:14I'm not going to marry him.
00:12:15I'm not going to marry him.
00:12:17Don't you see, Grace?
00:12:19William and I are doing this for you and Mom.
00:12:21You should be grateful.
00:12:23Half a million and she's all yours tonight.
00:12:26Steep price for an orphan.
00:12:28I don't care, Dad!
00:12:29You promised me I can have her, and I want her.
00:12:32Give them what they want.
00:12:33If you want a grandson or not, she can work for us as the mayor.
00:12:36Pleasure doing business with you, sir.
00:12:44My sister's all yours.
00:12:49No, no, no, Mom!
00:12:51Mom, please!
00:12:52Don't let them take me, Mom!
00:12:53No one sells my daughter.
00:13:15No one sells my daughter.
00:13:23Get away from my daughter!
00:13:32Oh, Mom!
00:13:33Thank God you're awake!
00:13:35Don't scare us like that again, okay?
00:13:38I didn't know what to do!
00:13:40Yeah, Mom.
00:13:41We're so happy to have you back.
00:13:43It looks like you know exactly what you're doing.
00:13:50Selling the house.
00:13:51No, Mom, you have the wrong idea.
00:13:55We were selling the house to help pay for your treatment.
00:13:58Treatment?
00:13:59You didn't even want to pay for Mom's surgery.
00:14:01Don't listen to Grace's lies, Mom.
00:14:03William and I have been working day and night to pay for your surgery.
00:14:07No, that's not true.
00:14:08I was selling my blood to pay back...
00:14:11Grace, I know you seduced the mayor's son
00:14:13and are about to marry into a powerful family,
00:14:15but that doesn't mean you can lie to Mom's face.
00:14:17Grace was trying to marry into the mayor's family
00:14:19so she didn't have to take care of you.
00:14:21Rose and I had no choice but to sell the house.
00:14:23Enough!
00:14:24Just because I had my eyes closed
00:14:27doesn't mean that I didn't hear everything you said.
00:14:32And not only were you trying to just sell the house,
00:14:35but you were trying to sell your sister, Grace, as well!
00:14:40Mom, I'm so glad you're awake.
00:14:43I didn't know what else to do.
00:14:44Oh, my sweet daughter, I hurt everything.
00:14:50Everything you did to keep me safe.
00:14:52Your mother will make these ingrits pay for what they did to you.
00:14:57This, this is just a silly house.
00:15:05And I would have given it to you without a second thought.
00:15:09But now, after the stunt that you two pulled,
00:15:13you won't get anything.
00:15:17Well, William and I would have considered looking after you
00:15:26if you were even moderately wealthy.
00:15:29But you're just poor.
00:15:31Do you know how goddamn embarrassing it is to call you our mother?
00:15:37Embarrassing?
00:15:39When we were orphans, nobody wanted us.
00:15:42Mom gave us a home.
00:15:43Mom, she saved us.
00:15:44Saved us?
00:15:46I didn't choose the shitty life she offered us.
00:15:50Poor people shouldn't drag others into their suffering.
00:15:54That's not fair.
00:15:55Take it back.
00:15:59You see this, you old hag?
00:16:01We already have your signature and fingerprint
00:16:03on the inheritance letter.
00:16:05It's too late to stop us now.
00:16:07You're not getting anything from me.
00:16:10Not a single cent.
00:16:13Grace, do you have my phone?
00:16:18Oh, Grace, this is your mom's phone.
00:16:21You can keep it for now.
00:16:22Doctor, this phone is really nice.
00:16:24Are you sure it belongs to my mom?
00:16:26We took it from her pocket right before the surgery.
00:16:28Miss Miller!
00:16:45Alexander.
00:16:47It's me.
00:16:47My mother was in danger.
00:16:54Thanks to her adopted daughter, Grace.
00:16:57She's safe in a small town.
00:16:58I'm heading over there to bring her back home.
00:17:00Someone who dares to threaten Miss Miller must be insane!
00:17:03Let us come with you, sir.
00:17:04We should all be there to welcome her back.
00:17:06And we'll show those who crossed her who's boss!
00:17:08Sir, I've sent John Smith to check on your mother.
00:17:15Make sure he keeps her safe until I get there.
00:17:17These people are going to regret it for crossing her.
00:17:19Yes, sir.
00:17:20I'm coming, mother.
00:17:21Wait, she has another son?
00:17:23No idea who the guy is.
00:17:25Wonder where she found this guy.
00:17:27Probably fished him out of a dumpster.
00:17:28Bet he's just as pathetic as she is.
00:17:31Another worthless charity case.
00:17:33Stop it.
00:17:34That's your brother you're talking about.
00:17:37Relax, Grace.
00:17:39Soon they'll be on their knees, begging for forgiveness.
00:17:43Who do you think you are, you old hag?
00:17:45Some kind of superhero?
00:17:46The mayor is related to Mr. Smith.
00:17:49The man who transformed the Sterling Corp into the Phoenix Group's biggest subsidiary.
00:17:54He can make any person disappear.
00:17:57And guess what?
00:17:58They just called them about Gregory's wedding.
00:18:01He should be here at any moment.
00:18:03Mr. Smith?
00:18:04You mean John?
00:18:06Speaking as if she knows him personally.
00:18:08The man controls billions.
00:18:10The nerve on this woman.
00:18:12Let me explain something to you.
00:18:14Phoenix Group isn't just some company.
00:18:17They own everything.
00:18:19They're untouchable gods among men.
00:18:23She probably thinks Phoenix Group is just some bird-watching club.
00:18:27Mark my words.
00:18:30You'll all be on your knees, begging for mercy.
00:18:33And when John Smith gets here, he's going to be trembling in his boots.
00:18:38Mr. Smith has important business to attend to.
00:18:53Starting now, all roads headed to the town are closed off.
00:18:57I heard Mr. Smith has barely been seen in public ever since Ms. Miller went into hiding.
00:19:01Wow.
00:19:02If Mr. Smith is going out like this, he must be doing business with a really important person.
00:19:06I never thought I'd ever meet Ms. Miller in person.
00:19:09This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance.
00:19:12She's the pride of the city.
00:19:14But, sir, we don't even have a photo of her.
00:19:16We don't know what she looks like.
00:19:17I have other matters to attend to in that town anyway.
00:19:20Let's move out.
00:19:21We'll grab the photo later.
00:19:22Wait, you think Mr. Smith will kneel before someone like you?
00:19:31Oh, don't make me laugh.
00:19:34Oh, she's completely delusional.
00:19:37Enough.
00:19:38I won't stand here and let you insult my mother like this.
00:19:43Know your place and shut up, you stupid bitch.
00:19:45Lay a hand on my daughter one more time, and I'll make sure you don't use that hand again.
00:19:59What's wrong?
00:20:00Our money not good enough for you?
00:20:03Fine.
00:20:04Name your price.
00:20:06Everything has one.
00:20:08Just like you.
00:20:09Oh, how amusing.
00:20:14You think that you can buy me off?
00:20:17I would love to see you try.
00:20:20Hmm.
00:20:23Word is Miss Miller has an adoptive daughter, Grace, that's been taking care of her.
00:20:28Without her, we might not see Miss Miller again.
00:20:30This Grace Miller must be someone special.
00:20:32There aren't a lot of daughters like her out there.
00:20:36It's me.
00:20:36Make sure to arrange an exceptional gift for Miss Miller.
00:20:41And prepare something special for Grace Miller.
00:20:43Only the best for the girl that saved Miss Miller.
00:20:48Sir, John Smith should be arriving to town any moment now.
00:20:51The signal there is terrible.
00:20:53I just sent him a photo of Miss Miller.
00:20:55He should be receiving it shortly.
00:20:57Look, my mother likes to keep low profile.
00:20:59So I want you to tell our people to shut down the entire neighborhood, okay?
00:21:02I don't want anyone seeing my mother.
00:21:04Yes, sir.
00:21:04You think that you can buy me?
00:21:08Well, just look at you.
00:21:09Wearing those rags, living in this filthy place.
00:21:13And you have the nerve to reject my son.
00:21:16People like you should be on your knees, kissing our feet.
00:21:20Thanking us for the chance at a better life.
00:21:24Your son is a worthless parasite that vultures would refuse to eat.
00:21:33How dare you speak that way about my son?
00:21:37I was abandoned as a child.
00:21:53When I was 15 years old, my mom took me in and gave me a home.
00:21:57You may just see her as another nobody, working lowly jobs, with little money.
00:22:05But to me, she's the greatest mom in the world.
00:22:09She's my everything.
00:22:10And I'm not just gonna stand here and let you humiliate her.
00:22:13Boo-hoo.
00:22:15I'm in tears.
00:22:16Who cares if we insult this old hag?
00:22:18My husband is the mayor.
00:22:21And we can do anything we want, as a matter of fact.
00:22:24My son can take you right here.
00:22:26And right now, if he wants.
00:22:31I'm gonna teach my wife some manners.
00:22:32No, no, no, stay back, please!
00:22:35You will all grunt this!
00:22:39No, stay back, please!
00:22:48Holy shit!
00:22:50Is that John Smith?
00:22:51The mayor's got some family problems from what I hear, and he's probably just here to help them out.
00:23:01What the hell?
00:23:02I...
00:23:02No, no, no, help.
00:23:03Go where?
00:23:03No.
00:23:04Let me...
00:23:05I could assure you, the consequences for spreading unverified rumors in front of Mr. Smith are serious.
00:23:12Mr. Smith, please let us go.
00:23:14Please, sir, let us go.
00:23:15We had nothing to do with this.
00:23:17You should be talking to that family over there who rejected the mayor's son.
00:23:22You're lying.
00:23:23Who dare reject Gregory Warren?
00:23:25Don't they know he's related to Mr. Smith?
00:23:27We're not lying, sir.
00:23:29You can see for yourself.
00:23:30Our house is at the end of this road.
00:23:32All right.
00:23:34Looks like I'll have to take care of this myself.
00:23:37Don't let go of me!
00:23:38Stop!
00:23:39Stop it!
00:23:42Hit her again, mother!
00:23:47Mother, we offer you everything, and you choose to stay in this filth?
00:23:52Fine.
00:23:52Stay here and rot!
00:23:54My mother's love means everything to me.
00:23:57I'd rather stay in poverty by her side than live in a cage without her.
00:24:01Too bad that's not your decision to make.
00:24:08Too bad that's not your decision to make.
00:24:11Mr. Smith?
00:24:12He actually came.
00:24:13Only the famous John Smith could arrive in such style.
00:24:16Mr. Smith, thank you for coming.
00:24:19What's going on here?
00:24:20You're related to someone like me.
00:24:21Finding your son or wife should be the easiest thing in the world.
00:24:24It's these arrogant fools, sir.
00:24:26They have no idea the privilege they're throwing away.
00:24:29And, Mr. Smith, they even had the audacity to threaten you.
00:24:33Said you would tremble before her.
00:24:35What?
00:24:36Someone dare threaten the John Smith?
00:24:39The head of Phoenix Group's most powerful subsidiary?
00:24:43The man that no one crosses.
00:24:46Yes, it's that woman right over there.
00:24:54Hello, John.
00:24:57Why does her voice sound so familiar?
00:24:59Just now, Phoenix Group's CEO, Mary Miller,
00:25:04one of the most powerful figures in our city,
00:25:07has relinquished full control of the company to her son.
00:25:12Mary, do you have anything to say?
00:25:13Anything to say at all, Mary, about the transition of power?
00:25:17Ms. Miller.
00:25:18Ms. Miller.
00:25:21Ms. Miller, I owe everything to you.
00:25:24You started Sterling Corps and gave me my position.
00:25:26If you're really planning on leaving Phoenix Group,
00:25:29please, at least, let me drive you home.
00:25:34If you really want to share your gratitude,
00:25:36take good care, Sterling Group.
00:25:38I'm counting on you.
00:25:39How dare you use Mr. Smith's first name?
00:25:46Keep our boss's name out of your mouth or else I'll...
00:25:49Wait!
00:25:54You keep our boss's name out of your mouth or else I'll...
00:25:57Wait!
00:25:57You?
00:26:00You know who I am.
00:26:01Mr. Smith, listen to this filth trying to pretend she knows you.
00:26:05Yes, I do know you, John.
00:26:09How dare you address Mr. Smith like that?
00:26:12Trash like you should show respect!
00:26:15Mr. Smith, this is just some old woman
00:26:17who works as a cheap laborer at the orphanage nearby.
00:26:21A day laborer?
00:26:22I must have mistaken her for someone else.
00:26:24What happened to all your threats?
00:26:26Weren't you just saying how Mr. Smith would tremble
00:26:29and fall to his knees?
00:26:30You said that?
00:26:31I did.
00:26:32Who do you think you are, huh?
00:26:35Don't touch my mom.
00:26:37Oh, you want to be brave too?
00:26:40Huh?
00:26:42Mr. Smith, it's a message for Mr. Miller.
00:26:45It's a photo of Mrs. Miller.
00:26:46It's a photo of Mrs. Miller.
00:26:54You mean Miss Miller?
00:26:55Yeah.
00:26:56She's Phoenix Group's CEO.
00:26:58They say she controls all the city.
00:27:00But she disappeared years ago
00:27:02when she gave control to her son when he turned 18.
00:27:05We could have been living the high life
00:27:07if she had adopted us
00:27:08instead of being stuck with this worthless woman.
00:27:11Mr. Smith, you see, everything's ready for the wedding.
00:27:14If you could just help us convince the bride.
00:27:17Mrs. Miller is here in town somewhere.
00:27:19I have to find and greet her.
00:27:21I can't let this petty situation get in the way.
00:27:23Take her to the church.
00:27:25No, let me go.
00:27:26I won't marry him.
00:27:28I need to stay with my mom.
00:27:29Try to get past me.
00:27:31See how that works.
00:27:37Try to get past me.
00:27:38See how that works out for you.
00:27:40Move aside, ma'am.
00:27:40Mr. Smith is due to welcome back the CEO of Phoenix Group.
00:27:45If you and your daughter get in the way,
00:27:47you'll pay the price.
00:27:51So, this is how you run Sterling Group now.
00:27:55Torment the weak?
00:27:57Throw your weight around?
00:27:59Shut your damn mouth.
00:28:01Stripper, let her mother watch what happens to people who defy me.
00:28:06You are making your last mistake.
00:28:11You think I'm scared of some empty threats from an old hag in a wheelchair?
00:28:15What are you going to do about it?
00:28:18No, no, no.
00:28:19No.
00:28:20No.
00:28:20No.
00:28:20No.
00:28:20No.
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00:28:35No.
00:28:36No.
00:28:47How could I be so foolish?
00:28:49Miss Miller, the CEO of Phoenix Group, is right in front of my eyes.
00:28:54Mr. Smith is about to teach this old woman a lesson that she should never open her mouth.
00:29:00Just watch.
00:29:01Oh, that'll teach you to disrespect someone like Mr. Smith.
00:29:04Crawl on the ground and beg for forgiveness, you pathetic old hag.
00:29:07That's right. Go on and grovel before he destroys you.
00:29:12I have no need to apologize. I meant every word that I said.
00:29:17I said that when John Smith gets here, he will tremble and fall to his knees, and that is exactly what will happen.
00:29:26What planet are you even living on? You're not just a beggar. You're a complete lunatic.
00:29:34You're a complete lunatic.
00:30:04Sir, what's the matter?
00:30:07On your knees.
00:30:08What, sir? She's just somebody.
00:30:09I said on your knees!
00:30:17Are you all deaf? Get on your knees!
00:30:22Mr. Smith, what's this all about? Are you not feeling well?
00:30:26What did this brain-dead bitch do to him?
00:30:28Get him away before whatever's riding in her head spreads!
00:30:33Mr. Smith, what are you doing?
00:30:34I'm warning you. Do not disrespect this woman.
00:30:41She is.
00:30:43She is.
00:30:44She is nothing but a pathetic waste of space.
00:30:47She can't even stand on her own two feet.
00:30:49Her brain is riding away, and she doesn't have a penny to her name.
00:30:53Are you seriously going to defend this old witch?
00:31:01Looks like you remember me now, John.
00:31:04Why don't you tell everyone else who I am? Go ahead.
00:31:06Address him as Mr. Smith, you disrespectful old hag.
00:31:15Mr. Smith, we never wanted her as her mother.
00:31:18We've already cut ties with this woman.
00:31:20We don't support her behavior at all.
00:31:23Please, don't punish us for her actions.
00:31:26I understand you're upset, Mr. Smith.
00:31:29Let me remove this worthless woman.
00:31:36Leave! All of you!
00:31:39Mr. Smith, why are you protecting her?
00:31:42She's beneath you.
00:31:43Mr. Smith, please.
00:31:45We're family.
00:31:46Family?
00:31:47You're just distant relatives.
00:31:50The only reason I maintain contact with you
00:31:53is because someone told me to never forget where I came from,
00:31:55and that someone was her.
00:31:59She helped me build Sterling Core for nothing.
00:32:08John, return my daughter to me,
00:32:11and we'll discuss your actions later.
00:32:14Yes, Miss Miller.
00:32:18Yeah!
00:32:25Mom, no one will ever hurt you again, okay?
00:32:33Who the hell are you?
00:32:42On behalf of Sterling Core,
00:32:44I formally welcome you back to Phoenix Group.
00:32:47Welcome back, boss.
00:32:48She's the CEO of Phoenix Group.
00:32:58Phoenix Group's CEO.
00:33:01Huh, that's impossible.
00:33:03There must be some mistake.
00:33:04This old hack doesn't even have money.
00:33:05Just look at her.
00:33:07Yeah, the richest CEO in the country
00:33:09wearing bargain bin clothes,
00:33:11working at an orphanage,
00:33:12and living in this dump, please.
00:33:15Do you even hear yourself?
00:33:16If it wasn't for Miss Miller living a modest life,
00:33:19you'd still be orphans,
00:33:20you ungrateful brats.
00:33:24And you,
00:33:25you must be the adoptive daughter
00:33:27who saved Miss Miller.
00:33:29Don't be afraid.
00:33:31You're Miss Miller's daughter,
00:33:32and the only one who protected her.
00:33:33And now, Sterling Core will protect you.
00:33:36If anyone tries to harm you,
00:33:38they'll pay the price.
00:33:39I just want to stay with my mom
00:33:41and take care of her.
00:33:43Please.
00:33:45Don't let them force me to marry this man.
00:33:50My sweet girl.
00:33:53No way!
00:33:55My parents paid good money for you,
00:33:56so you belong to me now.
00:33:58Your mother can run into nursing home for all I care.
00:34:00Nobody touches my daughter.
00:34:02John, break his wrist!
00:34:05John, break his wrist!
00:34:13Mr. Smith, please don't do this.
00:34:15Please, he's our only son.
00:34:16Please, he's only God.
00:34:18You love your son like I love my daughter,
00:34:21and yet you let him terrorize Grace,
00:34:24and you didn't say anything.
00:34:26And now you want to apologize?
00:34:29It's too late.
00:34:31But your daughter is fine.
00:34:33Do you really have to do this?
00:34:34If I let this go today,
00:34:36then you'll keep terrorizing those weaker than you,
00:34:39like my daughter.
00:34:40So today there will be a lesson for not only your son,
00:34:43but for everyone else.
00:34:45Mark my words.
00:34:48Who do you think you are barking at my parents and brother?
00:34:52Move or I'll end you all.
00:34:56Brittany, my sweet daughter.
00:34:59Thank God you're here.
00:35:00Don't worry, Dad.
00:35:02I've got this under control.
00:35:04Did you forget?
00:35:05My boyfriend is Alexander Miller's assistant.
00:35:10So what, young lady?
00:35:12And this is Alexander's mother, Miss Miller,
00:35:14CEO of Phoenix Group.
00:35:17She is not the CEO of Phoenix Group.
00:35:20She's a fraud!
00:35:21What are you talking about?
00:35:26Just because you're dating Alexander's lapdog doesn't mean you can run your mouth and spread lies.
00:35:30Lies?
00:35:31I've seen the Phoenix Group CEO with my own two eyes.
00:35:35She got me a present for my birthday.
00:35:45Sean, what's wrong?
00:35:47Today's my girlfriend's birthday,
00:35:48and she wants me to invite Miss Mary Miller to her party.
00:35:53What?
00:35:54She's so secluded, even her own son can't see her whenever he wants.
00:35:57How do you expect her to agree to meet your girlfriend?
00:36:03Wait.
00:36:04What if you pretend to be her?
00:36:07Nobody even knows what she looks like outside of the board, anyway.
00:36:11Pretend to be CEO for my girlfriend's birthday party,
00:36:15and I'll get working on that promotion that you've been wanting for years.
00:36:21Oh, yeah?
00:36:23Hmm. Fine.
00:36:25I'll do it.
00:36:26Young lady,
00:36:28I don't know who your family is,
00:36:31but you better believe that I could destroy them with one phone call.
00:36:36Everyone here sees that you're just broke and delusional.
00:36:40Cut the act, you widowed hag!
00:36:45Don't say I didn't warn you.
00:36:47I'm going to have my boyfriend expose you for the fraud you really are.
00:36:51Brittany, I'm on my way.
00:37:04My mother's coming back to the Phoenix group today,
00:37:06so I want you guys to get her something absolutely spectacular, okay?
00:37:10It's time to show this city who's really been behind our success.
00:37:14Also, I want you to get something for that girl.
00:37:16The one that she adopted, that's been taking care of her.
00:37:18She's my sister now, so get her something grand as well.
00:37:24Boss, is everything okay?
00:37:26I need you to do something for me.
00:37:28It's about Brittany.
00:37:29Someone causing your girlfriend trouble?
00:37:32Don't worry. I'll handle it.
00:37:34I'll make them beg for mercy for what they've done.
00:37:36Take her right here.
00:37:38Gotta handle something for Sean.
00:37:39Yes, sir.
00:37:45Hear that?
00:37:46My daughter's boyfriend is Alexander Miller's assistant.
00:37:49He's one of Phoenix group's rising stars.
00:37:52You picked the wrong people to mess with.
00:37:54You're done for.
00:37:56Thank God we cut ties with you, you crazy old witch.
00:37:58You almost gave me a heart attack, you old hag.
00:38:02Turns out you were a fraud all along.
00:38:04You!
00:38:04Who would have thought our daughter would end up dating Alexander's right-hand man?
00:38:11When her boyfriend gets here, we're gonna strip you and your daughter naked and throw you into the streets.
00:38:18Let everyone see how we treat liars like you.
00:38:21I'm afraid you're in for quite a disappointment.
00:38:24Still acting tough?
00:38:26You really are shameless.
00:38:28Mom.
00:38:28John, handle this right now.
00:38:32She's scaring my daughter.
00:38:34Yes, Miss Miller.
00:38:43Oh, I'm sorry.
00:38:45Oh, I'm sorry.
00:38:47Back off, John!
00:38:48You're just some low-level manager.
00:38:51My boyfriend will destroy your career if you touch me!
00:38:53Did you just hit me?
00:39:00Not bad for an old hag.
00:39:02I get it now, John.
00:39:03You're siding with this hag because she crawled into your bed.
00:39:07You disgusting little...
00:39:09Oh, did I hurt a nerve?
00:39:11Just wait until my boyfriend gets here.
00:39:14I'm going to tell him that you hit me for this old slut!
00:39:17You're dead!
00:39:18You really think your boyfriend is that important?
00:39:22To me.
00:39:25He's nothing.
00:39:27But he doesn't even deserve to clean the dirt off my shoes.
00:39:31Nobody insults Mr. Sean Parker and lives to talk about it!
00:39:36Mike?
00:39:37Why are you alone?
00:39:38Where's Sean?
00:39:39Relax, Miss.
00:39:40Sean and Miss Miller have more important matters than dealing with trash.
00:39:44So, who's been causing trouble for my boss's girlfriend?
00:39:48It was this piece of garbage right here.
00:39:50She said that Mr. Sean Parker didn't deserve to clean the dirt off her shoes.
00:39:55And she's pretending to be the CEO of Phoenix Group, Miss Miller!
00:40:01Miss Miller?
00:40:06Miss Miller, old hag.
00:40:08You've got some nerve, pretending to be Miss Miller.
00:40:12Open your eyes.
00:40:13She is Miss Miller.
00:40:15Right!
00:40:16And I'm the Queen of England.
00:40:18Tell you what.
00:40:20If she's really the CEO, I'll tattoo fool on my forehead.
00:40:25Ha ha ha!
00:40:26Nice performance, John!
00:40:28Good thing I met the real CEO at Brittany's birthday party, or I might have fallen for your
00:40:32little act.
00:40:32I don't know who you think you met, but that was not the CEO.
00:40:37If my mom really lied, it was to protect me from being forced to marry the mayor's son.
00:40:42But if she isn't the CEO of Phoenix Group, then I apologize.
00:40:48Just please, don't hurt my mother.
00:40:50Well, what do we have here?
00:40:54Quite the prelittle thing.
00:40:56Since you're such a good daughter, I'll let this lie.
00:41:01Under one condition.
00:41:05Marry the mayor's son.
00:41:10And I'll forgive your mother's lies.
00:41:12Grace, don't listen to this fool.
00:41:13Mom, I never thought that I would have a real family.
00:41:22And then you adopted me.
00:41:25You gave me everything.
00:41:27Love, protection, a life.
00:41:31I owe you everything.
00:41:35So if...
00:41:35So if marrying the mayor's son will protect you...
00:41:40Then I'll do it.
00:41:48Back off, while you still can.
00:41:50If you hurt Grace or cross Miss Miller, you'll pay the price.
00:41:53Look at you, John.
00:41:55Completely entangled in this fraud spell.
00:41:57You know what's gonna happen today, John?
00:42:00Huh?
00:42:01The real Miss Miller is returning to Phoenix Group.
00:42:04When Alexander finds out you're helping some imposter,
00:42:09you're finished.
00:42:10Miss Miller's returning to Phoenix Group today?
00:42:14With your boyfriend being Mr. Miller's assistant,
00:42:17surely you'll meet Miss Miller.
00:42:19Oh, please, let me come with you.
00:42:22I'd do anything to see Miss Miller.
00:42:26Miss Miller is a very private person.
00:42:29Most employees haven't even seen her.
00:42:31Well, I guess I could let you see her from a distance.
00:42:34Now then, time to deal with our little problem.
00:42:41Can't have these frauds causing trouble on such an important day.
00:42:48You fool!
00:42:49This woman is the real CEO of Phoenix Group.
00:42:52Mr. Miller sent me her photo.
00:42:54It's right here.
00:42:58It's right here.
00:42:59A photo?
00:43:04That can't prove anything.
00:43:05Anyone could fake that using AI.
00:43:07With AI these days, you can make any photo you want.
00:43:11You can't fool us.
00:43:12Look at her.
00:43:13She's just a pathetic nothing.
00:43:16Faking photos to play CEO?
00:43:18God, I've never seen anyone so desperate.
00:43:21What happened to all that talk about honesty and respect as we grew up, Mom?
00:43:26Or does that not apply to an old hag like you?
00:43:29You are good looking.
00:43:31For your age.
00:43:33No wonder you've got John wrapped around your finger, you witch.
00:43:37Shut your damn mouth.
00:43:38Stay away from her, you monster.
00:43:44Good thing we've got some time on our hands anyway.
00:43:46I am broke.
00:43:48Single moms are my favorite kind.
00:43:54A feisty one, huh?
00:43:56Just the way I like it.
00:44:11You sure this is the right location?
00:44:13The coordinates led us here, sir.
00:44:15The mayor will know where she is.
00:44:17This is perfect.
00:44:19The mayor is about to see his future son-in-law working right beside the great Alexander Miller.
00:44:24This couldn't be better.
00:44:25Well, then what are we waiting for?
00:44:26Let's go find the mayor.
00:44:28Yes, sir.
00:44:29Um, this is private property, you can't show-
00:44:37That is Alexander Miller of the Phoenix Group that you're speaking to.
00:44:42Where is the mayor?
00:44:43I need him to find my mother.
00:44:44Alexander Miller, it is an honor to meet you.
00:44:49We did not expect you to show up at this wedding celebration.
00:44:52Wait a second.
00:44:53Wait a second.
00:44:53The wedding?
00:44:55Yes, the mayor's son's getting married.
00:44:58We didn't realize someone of your VIP status would be here.
00:45:01I didn't realize the mayor had such great connection.
00:45:04Right?
00:45:05Oh, that old woman will now regret not marrying her daughter into the mayor's family.
00:45:11Can you believe that?
00:45:12That dead broke vegetable?
00:45:13She acts all high and mighty.
00:45:16But you know what?
00:45:17That girl's not even really her daughter.
00:45:19She's adopted.
00:45:20That woman, is she a single mother to three orphans?
00:45:26That's her, all right.
00:45:27But don't worry, sir, okay?
00:45:29The mayor has this town under control.
00:45:31And you know what?
00:45:32He's gonna teach that old ha-
00:45:34Oh!
00:45:36What did you just call her?
00:45:38That woman you just insulted is my mother.
00:45:42The CEO of the Phoenix Group.
00:45:45CEO of the Phoenix Group?
00:45:47That can't be.
00:45:50Pick that piece of shit up and have him take us to my mother.
00:45:52Yes, sir.
00:45:58You will regret every word that you said about the Miller family.
00:46:01Once Miss Miller comes back, her daughter Grace will be a part of the Phoenix family.
00:46:06If you think the mayor's son can marry some of her stature, you're delusional.
00:46:12I want to meet this mayor myself.
00:46:15The audacity to treat Miss Miller and her daughter like this?
00:46:20Oh, I need to warn the mayor.
00:46:25Just the way I like it.
00:46:29How dare you talk to Miss Miller like that?
00:46:32Ah!
00:46:36Joe, is she wants a real man now, John?
00:46:38By the time I'm done with her, she won't be moving that wheelchair anymore.
00:46:41Your problem is with me.
00:46:44Sterling Corp protects her on and we will die defending our boss.
00:46:51You must be giving John something real special.
00:46:54Why else would he risk everything with Phoenix Group to back up your pathetic lives?
00:46:57You won't live to see another day.
00:47:00Then I better make the most of now.
00:47:02Please, stop!
00:47:08Everyone, stop!
00:47:11What is it?
00:47:12Can't you see we're busy?
00:47:14That woman you're threatening, she...
00:47:16That woman you're threatening, she...
00:47:20She's nothing but an old widow.
00:47:24This is our town.
00:47:25We know what we're doing.
00:47:26Right, especially with Alexander's people on our side.
00:47:31The sky could fall right now and I'm still gonna have my fun with you.
00:47:34Yeah?
00:47:36Well, when it falls, you'll be the first one to crumble.
00:47:40This is Phoenix Group's turf.
00:47:42I'm Sean Parker's right-hand man.
00:47:44Your precious boss should be on your knees before me.
00:47:47Just because you're some assistant's lap dog,
00:47:50it doesn't mean you're untouchable.
00:47:52Why don't you just make the call?
00:47:54Well, then we'll see how untouchable you really are.
00:47:58What's wrong?
00:48:00Are you getting nervous?
00:48:01Who could she possibly call?
00:48:03It's not like she has Alexander on speed dial.
00:48:08Let her make the call.
00:48:09I want to see who this pathetic widow runs to for help.
00:48:14Go ahead.
00:48:15Show us these powerful connections of yours.
00:48:18Stop!
00:48:19Don't let her make the call!
00:48:20Stop!
00:48:23Don't let her make the call!
00:48:25Shut your worthless mouth!
00:48:28You have no right to speak here!
00:48:30Afraid of a little phone call?
00:48:32That's Mike from Phoenix Group.
00:48:35No one in this city dares cross him.
00:48:38But, but, but she...
00:48:39Can't even form a sentence?
00:48:43What, do you think this nobody's gonna call the Alexander Miller?
00:48:46Not another word.
00:48:48You're wasting our time.
00:48:49I need to get ready to meet the real Miss Miller later,
00:48:52when she returns to the company.
00:48:54Brittany's right.
00:48:55We're about to welcome back the great Miss Miller.
00:48:58Nothing's changing that.
00:49:00Don't say I didn't give you a chance.
00:49:03Make your call, you fraud.
00:49:04Who's this?
00:49:15Mother?
00:49:22I can't believe they'd do this.
00:49:24Look, Mom, I got this.
00:49:26Don't worry, don't worry.
00:49:27I'm gonna handle this, okay?
00:49:27I know exactly what to do.
00:49:28So, you're this old hag's emergency contact.
00:49:35Guess what?
00:49:36You're screwed.
00:49:37Because my boyfriend is Sean Parker.
00:49:40Mr. Miller's right-hand man.
00:49:43Sean is your boyfriend, huh?
00:49:44Are you deaf or dumb?
00:49:46And how dare you refer to Sean by his first name?
00:49:49He is Alexander Miller's right-hand man.
00:49:52So watch yourself.
00:49:53Brittany, you're speaking to Alexander Miller himself.
00:49:56Well, you're gonna find out soon enough.
00:49:58My boyfriend is Alexander Miller's man.
00:50:01He is going to destroy you.
00:50:04What?
00:50:05You wanna talk to Mike Hanson?
00:50:11How does your contact know my name?
00:50:13Talk to him.
00:50:14Find out.
00:50:15What happened, Mike?
00:50:17You scared to answer the phone?
00:50:18Shut up!
00:50:19Sean has my back.
00:50:21Why would I be scared of some loser this hag called?
00:50:24Who are you?
00:50:25How the hell do you know my name?
00:50:28The signals are always bad here.
00:50:36We need to get to my mother in five minutes.
00:50:37Let's go.
00:50:37Move.
00:50:38Come on.
00:50:39Yes, sir.
00:50:39Yes, sir.
00:50:40Yes, sir.
00:50:43You really had me fooled for a second there.
00:50:45I thought your friend was someone important.
00:50:47Turns out, he's just a coward.
00:50:49Couldn't even speak when he heard my voice.
00:50:51Couldn't say a word.
00:50:52Pathetic.
00:50:54Mike scared him speechless.
00:50:56Not so tough now, are you?
00:50:59You were, uh...
00:51:00Clever.
00:51:01I'll give you that.
00:51:05I don't know how you managed to tell that friend of yours my name, but, uh...
00:51:09Who cares?
00:51:11He's a spineless coward who can't even talk to me, let alone touch me.
00:51:15Stay away from her.
00:51:33That's right.
00:51:33Deep girl, I see.
00:51:35Filthy slut.
00:51:50You make me sick!
00:52:02It came from over there.
00:52:04Let's go.
00:52:05The mayor's family is finished.
00:52:20Shane.
00:52:21Should have been a kill shot.
00:52:25You just burnt your last bridge.
00:52:28You will regret this.
00:52:30I'm just punishing a couple troublemakers.
00:52:33Is that a crime?
00:52:34Now, it's just you and me.
00:52:39Don't worry.
00:52:39I can treat you better than John ever could.
00:52:41I can treat you better than John ever could.
00:52:41You and me.
00:52:43I can treat you better than John ever could.
00:52:44I can treat you better than John ever could.
00:52:46Did you have another nightmare?
00:52:58Yeah.
00:52:59I'm sorry, sweetheart.
00:53:02You know I will always
00:53:03here to protect you, right?
00:53:07I'm so sorry.
00:53:08You have to go through that.
00:53:12Mom.
00:53:13This time,
00:53:14I'll protect you.
00:53:16Mom.
00:53:24It's your fault that we're in this mess.
00:53:27Just marry my brother
00:53:28like a good little girl
00:53:29and we'll let your mother go.
00:53:32Yeah, we offered you a better life
00:53:34and this is how you repay us.
00:53:36Some people just need their gratitude
00:53:38beaten into them.
00:53:40Please, I'm begging you.
00:53:42Don't hurt my mom.
00:53:43Let her go and I'll marry Gregory.
00:53:45Gregory, I swear.
00:53:47Well, that's better.
00:53:51Ew.
00:53:51Ugh.
00:54:00You've had your fun.
00:54:02Wrap it up.
00:54:02Such a shame, hmm?
00:54:06I was just getting started.
00:54:07When I'm done with you,
00:54:08you're gonna regret
00:54:09you were ever born.
00:54:12Still making threats?
00:54:13An old hag like you
00:54:15should be grateful
00:54:15I even want to touch you.
00:54:17If Brittany
00:54:18hadn't interrupted,
00:54:19we'd be having some real fun
00:54:24right now.
00:54:25Having fun with who?
00:54:26Who is he?
00:54:45That's some entrance.
00:54:47Look at those clothes.
00:54:48Must be connected to the mayor.
00:54:49Oh, my sweetheart.
00:54:52Oh, my sweetheart.
00:55:03Mom.
00:55:04Is...
00:55:05Is that really Miss Miller?
00:55:08You're not quite the entourage, baby.
00:55:10Oh, this back up
00:55:12just your little old me?
00:55:13Brittany,
00:55:14you don't understand.
00:55:15This is, um...
00:55:16Alexander Miller.
00:55:18I didn't think
00:55:18you'd come here yourself.
00:55:20Alexander who?
00:55:22Alexander Miller?
00:55:24That's Alexander Miller?
00:55:26Miss Miller's son?
00:55:27That's Alexander Miller?
00:55:34He's even dreamier in person.
00:55:38Sir, that woman is delusional.
00:55:41She claims she's your mother,
00:55:42the CEO of Phoenix Group.
00:55:44Sir, it's my son's wedding today.
00:55:47We would be honored
00:55:48if you could attend the reception
00:55:49after you meet with the real Miss Miller.
00:55:53It's an honor to meet you, sir.
00:55:55I'm Sean's girlfriend.
00:55:56The mayor's daughter?
00:55:58You can call me Brittany.
00:55:59If you need anything in this town,
00:56:02my family is at your service.
00:56:05Brittany, shut up.
00:56:08What?
00:56:08It's not every day you meet
00:56:09the Alexander Miller.
00:56:12Also, think about it.
00:56:14If Miss Miller comes
00:56:15to my brother's wedding party, too,
00:56:17we'll be the talk of the town.
00:56:19If you want to invite my mother
00:56:20to your party,
00:56:21why don't you ask her yourself?
00:56:23Oh, what a brilliant idea.
00:56:25If you would be so kind
00:56:26as she'll lead us to her.
00:56:28There's no need for that.
00:56:29My mother is here
00:56:31right now.
00:56:37Where is she?
00:56:42Sir,
00:56:42are you playing
00:56:44some kind of trick on us?
00:56:45I don't see Miss Miller
00:56:47anywhere.
00:56:48I would certainly recognize her
00:56:50if she was in my town.
00:56:51Well, of course he would.
00:56:52Nothing happens here
00:56:53without the mayor
00:56:54knowing about it.
00:56:56Are you suggesting
00:56:57I wouldn't recognize
00:56:58my own mother?
00:57:02If what you're saying is true,
00:57:03when did she come to our town?
00:57:05Fifteen years ago.
00:57:07My mother came here
00:57:08to live in seclusion
00:57:09after she stepped down
00:57:11as the Phoenix CEO.
00:57:14Fifteen years ago?
00:57:16That's not possible.
00:57:24I'm so sorry
00:57:25it took so long, Mother.
00:57:29Come here, my son.
00:57:31You've gotten so old.
00:57:33I missed you.
00:57:38You're a beautiful man now.
00:57:48Phoenix Group CEO?
00:57:50Impossible.
00:57:56She's really Miss Miller?
00:57:58Phoenix Group CEO?
00:58:00There has to be some mistake.
00:58:02She's nothing
00:58:03but a filthy woman
00:58:04who works for the orphanage.
00:58:07That beggar
00:58:07could not possibly
00:58:08be the real Miss Miller.
00:58:13Miss Miller,
00:58:14please excuse
00:58:15my girlfriend's
00:58:17disgraceful behavior.
00:58:19I take full responsibility.
00:58:22Punish me as you see fit.
00:58:23Our adoptive mother
00:58:24is the famous Miss Miller?
00:58:30What have we done?
00:58:32What a moment, Mother.
00:58:36Are you Grace?
00:58:39Take care, Mother.
00:58:42Let me handle this.
00:58:47Now it's time
00:58:47for you all
00:58:48to explain yourselves.
00:58:49this is all a misunderstanding.
00:59:03Apologize to my mother.
00:59:04Now.
00:59:08Miss Miller,
00:59:09I beg of you.
00:59:10I'm sorry.
00:59:12I'm so, so sorry.
00:59:13You're only apologizing now
00:59:15because you know who I am.
00:59:17As I said,
00:59:19you would regret being born.
00:59:21Guards,
00:59:22get him out of my sight.
00:59:23Make sure I never see
00:59:24his face in the city again.
00:59:30Sean,
00:59:30if that's the real Miss Miller,
00:59:32then who did you invite
00:59:33to my birthday dinner?
00:59:35Tell her.
00:59:36Tell her she's never really met me.
00:59:38Tell her that I'm
00:59:38the real CEO
00:59:39of Phoenix Group.
00:59:49You thought you actually
00:59:50deserved to see
00:59:50the real Miss Miller?
00:59:51It was just some employee
00:59:52that I paid to pretend.
00:59:54I didn't think
00:59:55you'd be stupid enough
00:59:56to not notice.
00:59:57And now,
00:59:58look at the trouble
00:59:58you've caused.
00:59:59Miss Miller,
01:00:03this worthless girl
01:00:05has caused nothing
01:00:05but trouble.
01:00:06I'll kill her myself
01:00:07if you'll forgive me.
01:00:09Someone like you
01:00:10doesn't even deserve
01:00:11to work at the Phoenix Group.
01:00:14Remove him.
01:00:19Miss Miller,
01:00:20we were wrong.
01:00:24We'll never do
01:00:25anything like this again.
01:00:26Please have mercy.
01:00:29forgive us
01:00:30just this once.
01:00:31You all tortured people
01:00:33for years.
01:00:35If I was to forgive you,
01:00:37you would go on
01:00:38and continue to hurt
01:00:39innocent people.
01:00:41Take them away.
01:00:42Deal with them accordingly.
01:00:44Take them away.
01:00:45Take them away.
01:00:47No, I...
01:00:47No, no, no, no, no.
01:00:54Where do you think
01:00:55you're going?
01:00:56I am not done
01:00:57with you two.
01:00:59What are you planning
01:01:02on doing with these two?
01:01:03You two wanted this house
01:01:05so badly.
01:01:06Burn it down.
01:01:08You don't deserve it.
01:01:10You heard my mother.
01:01:11Burn it down.
01:01:12Now!
01:01:12Yes, sir.
01:01:13Yes, sir.
01:01:32Mother.
01:01:32Come on.
01:01:41Mother.
01:01:42Mother, please.
01:01:44For your children.
01:01:56All these years in seclusion, I gave you everything.
01:02:00And yet all you wanted was for me to die?
01:02:03You've really shown your true colors.
01:02:06And you know what?
01:02:08Now you never have to call me mother again.
01:02:12And you, you're not off the hook.
01:02:19I'll deal with you later.
01:02:23Yes, Miss Mother.
01:02:29My dear, somebody very special I want to introduce you to.
01:02:33Grace, this is my son, Alexander.
01:02:37It's an honor to meet you, sir.
01:02:39Please, you're my sister now.
01:02:42There's no need for formalities.
01:02:43Mother, I've arranged a welcome banquet for you at the Cloud Peak Restaurant.
01:02:48What better occasion to introduce my daughter to the whole world?
01:02:54The future heiress of the Phoenix Group.
01:02:56It's a historical day for the Phoenix Group.
01:03:05The city must know.
01:03:07Our CEO is back.
01:03:09I'll send out the invitations.
01:03:10Is that your boyfriend?
01:03:19The one that was studying abroad?
01:03:21Yes.
01:03:22He promised me when he came back home that he would propose to me.
01:03:27I'm expecting him to pop the question anytime now.
01:03:30Oh, that's wonderful.
01:03:32Take the call, but why don't you also invite him to the banquet tonight, okay?
01:03:36Okay.
01:03:40Hi.
01:03:42La Peak Restaurant.
01:03:44Yeah, I can meet you there.
01:03:45There's, um, actually something important I need to tell you.
01:03:51I can meet you there.
01:04:21Who's that beautiful young woman?
01:04:25She must be somewhat important to be at Phoenix Group's banquet tonight.
01:04:33Nathan!
01:04:42Victoria?
01:04:42Long time no see, bestie.
01:04:50What's going on here?
01:04:52What does it look like?
01:04:55Best friend and I are together now.
01:05:00But you promised me you'd give me a ring when you came back.
01:05:05Oh, he did get a ring.
01:05:07Just not for you, loser.
01:05:09I'm shocked to see our son engaged as someone worthy of him.
01:05:15A proper match.
01:05:17At last.
01:05:19Unlike you and your useless poor mother, who can't possibly help him in his career.
01:05:25That's right.
01:05:26My mother's a secretary at Phoenix Group.
01:05:28And she got Nathan the regional manager position at the company.
01:05:32Things change when you have the right connections.
01:05:36Isn't that right, sweetie?
01:05:39So that's why you chose my best friend over me?
01:05:42How could you both do this to me?
01:05:44Shut your mouth.
01:05:46Oh, honey.
01:05:51Save yourself the humiliation and leave.
01:05:54You don't belong here.
01:06:05Everything's set.
01:06:06City's most powerful leader here to meet Grace.
01:06:08Grace deserves this moment.
01:06:25After tonight, everyone will know that she's the heiress of the Phoenix Group.
01:06:36Wait, what?
01:06:37Someone's causing trouble to my sister.
01:06:42Did you honestly think you could compete with me?
01:06:45You're just the daughter of some poor, crazy woman who can't even walk.
01:06:51And that dress.
01:06:53What'd you do?
01:06:54Steal it?
01:06:56Trash like you could never afford a dress like that.
01:06:58You probably borrowed it to pretend she's not poor.
01:07:02Just like her mother.
01:07:03Pretending to be someone she's not.
01:07:04Let me return it to whatever store you stole it from.
01:07:15Mom.
01:07:16Don't worry, sweetheart.
01:07:28Your mother will always protect you now, okay?
01:07:31Okay?
01:07:31How dare you throw wine on my future daughter-in-law?
01:07:42How disgusting.
01:07:44This is why poor people like her have no business at events like this.
01:07:48And who might you be?
01:07:49I'm Nathan's father, Bill Carter.
01:07:52And I am his mother, Helen.
01:07:55So your son is the young man that my daughter was interested in?
01:08:01Just as I suspect.
01:08:03He's not worthy of my daughter.
01:08:06Who are you to talk down to my son like that?
01:08:09Our son is the perfect match any girl could hope for.
01:08:12The three heirs of the largest corporation?
01:08:28Only Phoenix Group is above them.
01:08:30What are they doing here?
01:08:31I'm James Bryan from the Sterling International Group.
01:08:38It's an honor to meet you, Grace.
01:08:40Grace, would you be honored to meet me at the dinner bar sometimes?
01:08:44I would love to take a travel with me when you can.
01:08:47My schedule is completely open.
01:08:49I...
01:08:50I...
01:08:50Sweetheart, don't be afraid.
01:08:53You really do deserve someone better.
01:08:57Grace, these are some of the finest young men in the city.
01:09:00And if none of them are to your desire,
01:09:03they're CEOs, they're entrepreneurs, and they're architects eager to meet you.
01:09:08What's going on?
01:09:10Why are all these rich men surrounding trash like you?
01:09:13You pathetic whore!
01:09:14Since when do you know people with real money?
01:09:17You manipulative little slut!
01:09:21What other secrets are you hiding?
01:09:24You think you're good enough to touch my sister?
01:09:30Did you just say...
01:09:32Sister?
01:09:34I thought you said she was an orphan!
01:09:37How can she be Alexander's sister?
01:09:41Alexander, surely there's been some sort of mistake.
01:09:45And who exactly do you think you are to question me?
01:09:50Alexander, you must be confused.
01:09:53Grace is nothing but a worthless orphan.
01:09:57It's true, she's nothing but trash.
01:10:02She's garbage!
01:10:04Nothing but garbage!
01:10:04Who?
01:10:12Who are you?
01:10:18Since you're so desperate to find out who my daughter is,
01:10:22you, you'll find out soon enough.
01:10:25And you!
01:10:26You will see exactly what you threw away.
01:10:30Ladies and gentlemen,
01:10:33please welcome the CEO of Phoenix Group,
01:10:36Ms. Miller!
01:10:37Ms. Miller!
01:10:38She, she, she, she can't see you!
01:11:04Is it really?
01:11:06The CEO of the Phoenix Group?
01:11:13Thank you all for coming this evening.
01:11:17During my absence, I worked the hardest, most low-paying job.
01:11:22I wanted to understand the struggle of the less fortunate,
01:11:26and what I ended up finding was something unexpected.
01:11:30I found a daughter with a heart of gold.
01:11:34Tonight, I'm proud to introduce the future heiress of the Phoenix Group.
01:11:40You worthless bitch, this is all your fault!
01:11:44You made me betray Grace.
01:11:47Don't blame me because you threw away someone important.
01:11:49Grace, please.
01:11:54I never cared about her.
01:11:55I always loved you.
01:11:57Just give me another chance.
01:11:58I'll prove myself worthy.
01:12:02Alexander.
01:12:08Your sister is both kind and wise.
01:12:11You need to trust that she'll do the right thing.
01:12:17Grace, Victoria deceived us all.
01:12:20Our son truly cares for you.
01:12:22Give him one more chance.
01:12:24Yes, Grace.
01:12:25You and Nathan have history.
01:12:27If you become our daughter-in-law, we'll treat you like our own.
01:12:31When you thought my mom and I were nothing,
01:12:34you treated us like dirt.
01:12:36And then you stood by
01:12:37and watched while Nathan betrayed me
01:12:40and humiliated my mother.
01:12:41Grace, I was wrong.
01:12:43I mean, even my parents see it now.
01:12:46Never, ever happen again.
01:12:48I swear.
01:12:49You're only sorry because of who I am now.
01:12:52Yes, I once had feelings for you.
01:12:56But that's over.
01:12:58I never want to see you again.
01:13:00You think you're above me now?
01:13:09Pay me 100 million dollars or else
01:13:13everyone finds out how you really became the Phoenix Gruberus.
01:13:17By sleeping with your own adoptive brother.
01:13:20How dare you?
01:13:26That's a lie.
01:13:28Truth doesn't matter.
01:13:30My mother is a PR manager at Phoenix Group.
01:13:32She can forge all the proof we need.
01:13:35The press will eat it up.
01:13:36And I'll back every word of it.
01:13:39After all,
01:13:40I am regional manager of Phoenix Group.
01:13:43Just pay us the money.
01:13:45The Phoenix Group has the money.
01:13:46Or watch your reputation crumble.
01:13:50Is your mother's name Sarah Bell?
01:13:53She's the PR manager for Phoenix Group, right?
01:13:56So what old hag?
01:13:58Oh, wow.
01:14:00She clearly didn't know how to teach you manners.
01:14:03So I guess she's fired.
01:14:07What?
01:14:08You can't do that!
01:14:09You and your two families
01:14:12can take your stuff
01:14:13and get out of the city.
01:14:15You're gonna have a very hard time
01:14:16finding any work here.
01:14:21Please have mercy on my son.
01:14:23He's a foolish boy.
01:14:25He doesn't know what he's doing.
01:14:28Take them away.
01:14:30I do not want to see them in the city again.
01:14:34Yes, Ms. Miller.
01:14:37Wait.
01:14:38No, no, no, don't touch me!
01:14:40Rhys!
01:14:41No, wait!
01:14:41Rhys!
01:14:48Sweetheart,
01:14:48don't let his cruelty spoil this evening.
01:14:52This moment,
01:14:53it is yours.
01:14:55They can't hurt me anymore, Mom.
01:14:57Not with you by my side.
01:15:00My sweet daughter,
01:15:02you,
01:15:03you stuck by me when I was sick
01:15:05and I almost died
01:15:07and you never gave up on me
01:15:09and you gave me hope
01:15:11and strength.
01:15:13You gave me so much more.
01:15:16You gave me love
01:15:16when I thought I would never know
01:15:18what that would feel like
01:15:18and you rescued me
01:15:20and you gave me a family.
01:15:21tonight,
01:15:22I want everyone
01:15:28to see who you really are.
01:15:31You're kind,
01:15:32compassionate,
01:15:34brilliant,
01:15:35unbreakable,
01:15:36and I mean no one
01:15:37will ever speak down to you again.
01:15:41I don't need the world's approval, Mom.
01:15:43I have everything I could ever want right here.
01:15:45My sweet daughter.
01:15:52Ladies and gentlemen,
01:15:54I have a very important announcement to make.
01:15:58Not only will my mother be coming back,
01:16:01as the CEO,
01:16:02I'm proud to announce as well
01:16:04that my sister,
01:16:07Grace,
01:16:08will be joining our team
01:16:09at the Phoenix Group
01:16:10as the youngest
01:16:12billionaire
01:16:13heirs.
01:16:15Yes.
01:16:29Grace to your family.