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Return Of The Secret Heiress
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00:00:00Brian.
00:00:07Sir, our stock is being shorted aggressively. We're about to hit the limit down.
00:00:13What the hell is going on here?
00:00:16Half of you came from major investment banks.
00:00:19Our stock is about to crash, and you're telling me there's nothing we can do?
00:00:23Sir, this is a coordinated attack from multiple investment funds.
00:00:27They're shorting us simultaneously. There is nothing we can do.
00:00:31Sir, what are our next steps?
00:00:38Well, looks like Shepard Guild might be bankrupt by lunchtime.
00:00:47Hey, this is a private suggestion.
00:00:49Excuse me, ma'am. Could you hold on our cleaning for just a couple of minutes?
00:00:53Mr. Shepard, building a public company?
00:00:56In just five years? That's impressive.
00:01:00But losing your cool over a little market turbulence?
00:01:06That seems out of character for you.
00:01:08Do I know you?
00:01:12What are you doing?
00:01:14What are you doing?
00:01:16You can't do this. You're just a cleaner.
00:01:18You can't be messing with our company funds.
00:01:20This is incredible!
00:01:22What's going on?
00:01:24The shortening attempt!
00:01:25It's failing!
00:01:26The price is holding!
00:01:29Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.
00:01:35We met before.
00:01:37They're still cleaning to do Mr. Shepard.
00:01:40Hold on.
00:01:41Tell me.
00:01:42How could I ever repay you for this?
00:01:44If the opportunity ever arises, you could give your next contract for construction to Harrison Group.
00:01:54Jason, get me a five now.
00:02:03Mr. Yates!
00:02:08What?
00:02:09Only two bodyguards this time?
00:02:10You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:11No, ma'am.
00:02:12I just thought you might like discreet today.
00:02:13Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Laws Group.
00:02:14Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:15Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret, but why you've married this Ben Harrison fellow.
00:02:16Look, today is Ben's birthday. Anything we need to discuss, we can do it some other time.
00:02:17Ma'am, it really is time for you to wait to see you in the next couple of years.
00:02:18You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:19No, ma'am.
00:02:20I just thought you might like discreet today.
00:02:21Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Laws Group.
00:02:26Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:31Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret, but why you've married this Ben Harrison fellow.
00:02:37Look, today is Ben's birthday. Anything we need to discuss, we can do it some other time.
00:02:42Ma'am, it really is time for you to wait to see you in the next couple of years.
00:02:45It really is time for you to accept your inheritance.
00:02:47Because what I want is a simple life, with Ben.
00:02:52Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Toby walk you up to the house, for my sake.
00:03:08Divorce papers, sign it.
00:03:15Why?
00:03:16You are not worthy of my son anymore.
00:03:19The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now.
00:03:22Especially since it's landed a $100 million contract with the Shepherd Group.
00:03:27And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:30The truth is Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time.
00:03:34I need a wife who reflects my status.
00:03:37I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:40Are you? A cleaning woman? Handing out million dollar deals? Don't make me laugh.
00:03:49I did! It was my present to Ben for his birthday!
00:03:53Say, I was the one who got Ryan Harrison to give Ben that deal.
00:03:57What are you doing here?
00:03:59Clearly Ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the Harrison family.
00:04:03Amber's family is practically local royalty.
00:04:06Local royalty? A small town rich person is royalty.
00:04:11And what qualifications do you have to judge, Miss Cleaner?
00:04:14Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor, doesn't it?
00:04:19Ben?
00:04:22What's going on?
00:04:24Is this why you want a divorce? Because of her?
00:04:27Oh, please. I've spent years building Harrison Group.
00:04:31You're still a cleaner.
00:04:32You just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:34No. No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:44I won't sign anything.
00:04:47Huh. Money is a motivator, isn't it?
00:04:51Ben.
00:04:52Alright. Here. A hundred thousand dollars.
00:04:55Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:04:58A hundred thousand dollars.
00:05:00I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.
00:05:05Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?
00:05:08Don't be ridiculous.
00:05:10You've never done anything for Ben's success.
00:05:13This is our active charity journey.
00:05:15Here. A million dollars. Take this.
00:05:18You just want more money, don't you?
00:05:20Just leave and never see Ben again.
00:05:23I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this.
00:05:29since none of you respect me.
00:05:33A cleaning lady threatening us.
00:05:36I'm so scared.
00:05:38Just leave.
00:05:40You already make this house stink.
00:05:49Thank God she's gone.
00:05:50Go to a written store.
00:05:52Sir?
00:05:55Sir?
00:05:56Laura Lewis's information.
00:06:01Huh.
00:06:02She's Ben Harrison's wife.
00:06:03No wonder why she wanted us to partner with them.
00:06:05Actually sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:08Divorced her?
00:06:10Wait a minute.
00:06:12Wait a minute.
00:06:13Don't you remember?
00:06:14Don't you remember?
00:06:15She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:19Yeah.
00:06:20She saved our hiding then.
00:06:22Remember?
00:06:23Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?
00:06:28I don't know.
00:06:30Let's get to the bottom of this.
00:06:36Hey!
00:06:37What are you doing?
00:06:38Let go of me!
00:06:39You attacked Amber.
00:06:40Apologize this instant.
00:06:45Stealing from the Harrisons.
00:06:46We gave you a generous divorce settlement.
00:06:48You refused it.
00:06:49And now you're stealing.
00:06:51She couldn't afford it.
00:06:52You're a thief.
00:06:53That's mine.
00:06:54Give him back.
00:06:55Wait!
00:06:56Wait!
00:06:57Why is it not?
00:06:58Laura?
00:06:59I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.
00:07:00It's really no worries Mr. Shepard, but I'm just going through a divorce.
00:07:15You see, it's-
00:07:16Who are you, Boris New Squeeze?
00:07:18Excuse me.
00:07:19Do you know who I am?
00:07:20Is this true?
00:07:21You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son?
00:07:26Shame on you!
00:07:27Mr. Shepard, I-
00:07:28For your information, my name is Brian Shepard.
00:07:31I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:34Oh, please.
00:07:35A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:07:38You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?
00:07:41That's really interesting considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.
00:07:46That's ridiculous.
00:07:48He doesn't look like that.
00:07:49My ring.
00:07:50Jason, give it back to Ms. Lewis.
00:07:52Oh, hey, what are you doing?
00:07:53Laura, let's get you out of here.
00:07:58Now.
00:07:59Hold on a minute, Laura.
00:08:00Who the heck is this man?
00:08:02Have you been sneaking around?
00:08:04It's all right, ma'am.
00:08:05This is none of your business.
00:08:07Of rabbed dead bodies.
00:08:08You're not going anywhere until I tell you tell us what's going on.
00:08:12We are the Harrisons.
00:08:13You can't just waltz in here and take her.
00:08:16Harrison, compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody.
00:08:18Now go back.
00:08:19What?
00:08:20Are you saying that is Brian Shepard?
00:08:22That's a lie.
00:08:23Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura.
00:08:25You come back here and explain yourself.
00:08:27Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura.
00:08:31Does Ben even know you were the one who secured the 100 million deal?
00:08:36Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.
00:08:41I don't feel good about going through the signing event.
00:08:44After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?
00:08:48No.
00:08:49Um.
00:08:50No, the event will proceed.
00:08:53Besides, I'll be there.
00:08:56There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura.
00:09:02Who are you, truly?
00:09:04You'll find out, Mr. Shepard.
00:09:07Um, can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:11Mr. Yates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners and we're going
00:09:21to have a meeting, an investment meeting, one week from today.
00:09:25Make sure everyone is there.
00:09:30Because after that meeting, I'm going to reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:37Oh, excellent, Ms. Lewis.
00:09:39I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:41Ben Harrison, you're going to know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.
00:09:50After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.
00:09:59Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:03Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:05Security?
00:10:06Get that woman out of here.
00:10:08We don't need cleaners at this event.
00:10:10Why wouldn't I be here?
00:10:12This is a business event, after all.
00:10:14Business?
00:10:15You wouldn't know business if it hit you on the head.
00:10:18A fancy dress doesn't make you have society, honey.
00:10:21Just get out.
00:10:22Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for.
00:10:25You should have taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:27Well, Ben, do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:32Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:36You don't belong here. Just get out!
00:10:45That's what you get.
00:10:51This contract is mine. To give or take away as I see it.
00:10:57Don't be ridiculous. This is insane. Who do you think you are?
00:11:01Yeah, put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:04Security? She's lost a mind. This is a disaster!
00:11:08Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you,
00:11:13but since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:34I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepherd Group.
00:11:41It's really no worries, Mr. Shepherd, but I'm just going through a divorce.
00:11:47You see, it's...
00:11:48Who are you, Laura's new squeeze?
00:11:51Excuse me. Do you know who I am?
00:11:53Is this true? You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son?
00:11:57Shame on you!
00:11:58Mr. Shepherd, I...
00:11:59For your information, my name is Brian Shepherd. I'm CEO of the Shepherd Group.
00:12:05Oh, please. A big shot like Brian Shepherd wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:12:09You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?
00:12:12That's really interesting considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.
00:12:17That's ridiculous. He doesn't look like that. My ring.
00:12:22Jason, give it back to Miss Lewis.
00:12:24Hey, what are you doing?
00:12:28Laura, let's get you out of here. Now.
00:12:31Hold on a minute, Laura. Who the heck is this man? Have you been sneaking around?
00:12:35It's alright, ma'am. This is none of your business.
00:12:38I'll grab dead bodies.
00:12:40You're not going anywhere until you tell us what's going on.
00:12:43We are the Harrisons. You can't just waltz in here and take her!
00:12:47Harrison, compared to the Shepherd Group, you're nobody. Now go back.
00:12:51What? Are you saying that is Brian Shepherd? That's a lie!
00:12:55Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura! You come back here and explain yourself!
00:12:59Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura!
00:13:03Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the $100 million deal?
00:13:08Let's just say that... Ben underestimated me.
00:13:13I don't feel good about going through the signing event. After how they treated you. Maybe we should cancel it?
00:13:20No! Um... No. The event will proceed. Besides, I'll be there.
00:13:30There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura. Who are you, truly?
00:13:35You'll find out.
00:13:37Mr. Shepherd.
00:13:39Um, can you pull up over here, please?
00:13:45Mr. Yates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners and we're going to have a meeting. An investment meeting. One week from today.
00:13:56Make sure everyone is there. Because after that meeting, I'm going to reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:14:08Oh, excellent, Ms. Lewis. I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:14:12Ben Harrison.
00:14:14Ben Harrison. You're going to know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.
00:14:24Ben Harrison.
00:14:26After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty. Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:14:34Laura, what are you doing here?
00:14:36Security! Get that woman out of here! We don't need cleaners at this event!
00:14:42Why wouldn't I be here? This is a business event, after all.
00:14:46Business? You wouldn't know business if I hit you on the head. A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey. Just get out!
00:14:54Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for. You should have taken my $100,000 offer.
00:14:59Oh, Ben. Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:15:04Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:15:08You don't belong here. Just get out!
00:15:16That's what you get.
00:15:18This contract is mine. To give or take away as I see fit.
00:15:29Don't be ridiculous! This is insane! Who do you think you are?
00:15:33Yeah, put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.
00:15:35Security! She's lost a mind! This is a disaster!
00:15:39Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you, but since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:15:47You really think ripping up that contract is gonna help?
00:16:15You're so silly, Laura.
00:16:17Oh, please, honey. You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:16:20Security! Get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:16:24I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:16:27And after careful consideration, I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:16:36You really think that the Shepard group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:16:40You have no authority here.
00:16:42Of course she has the authority.
00:16:44That's the man that Laura went with the other day. What is he doing here?
00:16:54Mr. Shepard? How does he know her?
00:16:56Is that really Brian Shepard?
00:16:58Laura, are you alright?
00:17:00Mr. Shepard, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman. There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:17:07There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison. This contract with Shepard group is officially terminated. Effective immediately.
00:17:17Wait a minute. This contract, I thought you said you got it.
00:17:20It's her. She ruined the contract. You are his mistress, aren't you?
00:17:25An affair? She had an affair with that man behind my son's back?
00:17:31Mom, please, it's okay. This man is...
00:17:33Don't touch me! That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone, has an affair and you just stand there?
00:17:40You're a disgrace. An adulterer. You deserve to be arrested.
00:17:43Shut up!
00:17:45Mr. Shepard, I apologize for this whole mess, but I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.
00:17:52Tricked? Why don't you answer a question yourself then?
00:17:58What was my name before we got married?
00:18:02Laura Lewis, right?
00:18:04Lewis Group? The Financial Giants?
00:18:07There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:18:11That's crazy. There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name. That's absurd.
00:18:17It's... It's... It's absurd!
00:18:21A high society heiress wouldn't waste their time in Maplewood.
00:18:25Yeah. Yeah, it's a lie. It's a lie. This woman was a waitress when I met her.
00:18:29In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago.
00:18:32She's nothing special. She only married me out of gratitude.
00:18:36I was just a waitress.
00:18:39How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:18:42First time I met her, she was indeed a waiter's at the diner.
00:18:45Okay, listen up, everybody. When I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:18:49Mm-hmm. Now look at me. I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.
00:18:53And look at her. Still just a cleaner.
00:18:56Mr. Shepard, that woman is my son's ex-wife. She's doing all this out of spite.
00:19:02She's lying, Mr. Shepard.
00:19:04She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:19:08Let's make something clear. I was the one behind Harrison Group's success.
00:19:16I used my resources to help my ex-husband, but all he saw me as was the maid.
00:19:22Don't lie. You were never good enough for Ben when you married him. Oops.
00:19:27That roof was built with lies. Cathy, you never respected me. And Ben? Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own. And the cheating. I think you're blaming the wrong person.
00:19:42You were not good enough for Ben then, and you're certainly not good enough for him now.
00:19:48If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story, then the truth, Cathy. Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons. From everything.
00:19:59Wait, wait, wait, wait. Laura, you think you can just walk in here and, you know, ruin everything? And then just walk out like nothing happened?
00:20:08I don't think so. You're a cleaner. You're a cleaner that cleans toilets. Nobody cares about you.
00:20:14Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect. I don't need a fancy title. Or a rich husband to feel important.
00:20:25I think there has been some sort of misunderstanding. I think all jobs are important. Right, Mom?
00:20:32Ben, what are you doing?
00:20:34But I don't think that a janitor should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.
00:20:39A janitor.
00:20:41Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?
00:20:49You did. Claimed to have been the one that secured the deal. Weren't you, Miss Smith?
00:20:55Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie. This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you. I... but, well...
00:21:04A lie, you say? Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrison Group. But I don't recognize you.
00:21:11Is this true, Miss Smith?
00:21:15Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions. This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.
00:21:23But, the contract... I mean, Laura tore it up. So can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?
00:21:31Reprint it, Mr. Harrison. Perhaps you haven't been paying attention.
00:21:35Without Miss Lewis' involvement, I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company.
00:21:44Today, I want to make it clear. Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.
00:21:54Miss Smith, you lied to us. You destroyed everything.
00:21:58What? No, it's a misunderstanding. I can explain.
00:22:02Lewis? Lewis Family Group? This can't be.
00:22:07Believe what you want, Ben.
00:22:09Lewis Group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.
00:22:14Three of our vice presidents will be here in Maplewood.
00:22:19And I'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am.
00:22:26Everyone, listen to me. Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison.
00:22:33A man who can't keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on a contract.
00:22:40The charade is over, Mr. Harrison. Everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:22:47Miss Lewis, shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:22:55I want someone to talk.
00:22:57Help!
00:22:58Mom!
00:22:59Someone get a doctor!
00:23:00Mom!
00:23:01It seems your night has taken quite the turn, Mr Shepard.
00:23:07Indeed.
00:23:08Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.
00:23:11what now mom this is not all on me not on you i was trying to help she cheated on you with shepherd
00:23:31flaunted their affair exactly and those dresses who could afford those on a janitor's salary
00:23:38miss smith how could you do this we trusted you completely no no i got ben the deal
00:23:46i had no idea shepherd would fall for laura she's a liar oh stop it amber you lied to us just as much
00:23:54as she did lied you're on my side and anyways i have a plan the shepherds are no one special
00:24:03we can expose laura and all her lies go national we can make ourselves a household name
00:24:09now if you'll excuse me i have a very important phone call to make
00:24:15thank you so much for tonight mr shepherd thank you as well for standing up for me
00:24:25it's all right laura you deserve the credit for all your hard work
00:24:29can i ask you something do you have any place to stay tonight maybe a hotel don't don't worry
00:24:34about me mr shepherd i'll be fine um excuse me you can just drop me off actually laura actually
00:24:41laura there is something else would you consider go out for dinner sometime just casually of course
00:24:47mr shepherd are you asking me out please call me brian
00:24:54and yes technically you're single now yes that may be true but um going out with a newly divorced
00:25:05ex-cleaner isn't exactly proper proper laura i don't give a damn about appearances
00:25:16tonight i saw your intelligence and your strength those are qualities i truly admire
00:25:23so what you say dinner just two people getting to know each other
00:25:30i'm sorry mr shepherd i i actually have another appointment tonight so i
00:25:39i can't wait wait laura just here's fine
00:25:45laura
00:25:50laura who is it laura wait jason find out who owns that car and do it fast
00:25:58ian lewis who is this it's amber smith mr lewis i'm sorry for the late call but i believe i have
00:26:14some urgent information about your family i don't know who you are miss smith how did you get this
00:26:20number don't worry about that right now i believe i know someone impersonating laura lewis
00:26:26someone i know very well impersonating my niece and where is this fake laura right here in maplewood
00:26:37and let me tell you she's causing quite a scene well what is she doing exactly and more to the point
00:26:46what do you want from me in the next few days the lewis group will hold an investment meeting right
00:26:52i want to meet with the vice presidents all will be revealed then very well i'll have my secretary
00:27:01arrange a meeting but be warned if this is a waste of my time it won't be trust me mr lewis thank you
00:27:15that little rascal laura
00:27:19i wonder what she's up to now
00:27:22that car belongs to mr yeats the lewis family butler
00:27:29oh lewis family that's interesting could you be connected to them somehow
00:27:38i'm not sure brian there you are i've missed you chloe
00:27:44what are you up to chloe what are you doing here what do you mean can't i visit the man i love
00:27:53we ended things for a reason it was just one teensy mistake i was i was a little bit tipsy
00:28:00doesn't everyone deserve a second chance it's a mistake you said you cheated on me
00:28:09is this your new fling ex-divorcey used to clean floors quite the catch what are you saying look
00:28:18my relationship with her is none of your business and don't you dare talk about her like that please
00:28:27an ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman it's a classic story that's
00:28:32enough i'll get the hell out of my office you want to be careful brian duke industry still holds a lot of
00:28:39weight in maplewood if you want shepherd group to stay afloat you ought to be more careful
00:28:49seems like you've got more on your plate than laura's secrets now
00:28:57this is it the lewis group vice presidents are on the top floor once i'm done speaking with them
00:29:02i'll have ben's company rolling in business investments i'll go speak with them first and
00:29:07then i'll introduce you well well well look who it is what a surprise did brian teach you already
00:29:16that's none of your business now move aside please laura just what do you think you're doing you
00:29:24you street rat you really think you can just ruin my events again haven't you ruined my life enough
00:29:28don't you have any shame if you'll excuse me i have an important meeting to get to oh the nerve
00:29:35after everything you've done you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too seriously
00:29:41i think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here oh that's gold you really
00:29:48think that they're gonna let you in laura please you're no one compared to me you don't deserve to
00:29:53be here the only ones who don't belong here are you three and you idiot believing every lie that she
00:30:02tells you wake up ben oh laura laura come on why do you always pull this on me i mean seriously can't
00:30:10you just let me enjoy one of my events for once i know what this is so stupid oh shut your trap
00:30:19amber spoke directly with the ceo he invited her to meet with the vps before the main meeting
00:30:24yeah amber got me a partnership with the lewis group and unlike some people i have a real invitation
00:30:32wow before you all start celebrating why don't you take a look at this
00:30:41oh that's rich you may have brian shepherd fooled but you can't fool me
00:30:46i spoke to ian lewis himself ceo of lewis group speaking of brian where is he right now
00:30:53you mean my uncle ian don't be ridiculous ian lewis personally gave me this invitation himself
00:31:03and besides this looks fake she's a liar this is a personal invitation from mr yates himself
00:31:13it grants me access to the vip elevator which leads straight to the vice presidential suite
00:31:18she's lying they don't have a vip elevator in this hotel
00:31:23is there a special elevator for vips in this hotel not that i know of see she's lying there you
00:31:33have it laura even the hotel staff can spot a fake go on get lost before things get worse
00:31:39here take this one lead me to the vice presidents you have no idea what you just did there be consequences
00:31:53besides if you have this relationship with ian lewis that you claim to have
00:31:59why don't you just ask him to get the two of them an invitation security security we need this woman
00:32:06removed immediately she is harassing me we're done with your games laura you're just a fraud
00:32:11man place with what hold on
00:32:17brian shepherd you think money buys you the right to walk all over people well it doesn't
00:32:22yeah it wasn't enough to kick us out of maplewood was it huh what other plans do you have to destroy
00:32:27this time get you out after what you did to laura you had it coming don't play dumb we know exactly
00:32:34what's been happening here how long has this little affair been going on you've been sleeping with her
00:32:39since she was married to my son hold on a second an affair you think laura and i you people are
00:32:47unbelievable mr carter get down here asap we have a situation what you think you can just boss the
00:32:57manager around now is that it we'll stick around and watch you crash and burn miss lewis apologies
00:33:02for the delay how can i help you this evening thank you mr carter for getting down here so quickly
00:33:09it seems there's a misunderstanding these people don't think that i belong here well mr carter i can
00:33:16assure you this woman is a cleaner a cleaner nonsense i personally agreed to miss lewis upon
00:33:21her arrival in maplewood three years ago exactly lewis group my company has some major investments
00:33:31planned here in maplewood i was just here investigating potential business opportunities
00:33:37no this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground
00:33:41she's been this way since my son divorced her she's insane actually i've met laura three years
00:33:46ago at the coffee shop she helped secure a profitable investment for shepherd group
00:33:52no it's a lie mr shepherd she's tricking you too
00:33:59you know it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them mr carter would you mind
00:34:07showing me to the vip elevator wait is that why you're covering for her huh because of the
00:34:12affair because she slept with you excuse me who are you and how dare you speak to miss lewis that
00:34:17way enough of this that's enough have you embarrass yourself enough this is lewis group property
00:34:23behave or i'll call security but she doesn't even have a vip entrance access she shouldn't be here
00:34:31since you're having trouble understanding ben let me make it clear this hotel is owned by the lewis
00:34:38family it's mine to come or go as i please
00:34:47thank you for sending me in brian i owe you one we'll talk about this later
00:34:54well it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision mr harrison
00:35:00i think so come in excuse me vice presidents i'm amber smith general manager of the lewis group
00:35:14maplewood branch i believe ian lewis told you about our meeting today maplewood branch our records don't
00:35:22show any maplewood branch miss smith are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up
00:35:28ian lewis mr lewis reassured me that today we would discuss well expansion plans expansion plans
00:35:40miss smith a decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval and frankly we haven't heard
00:35:46anything about maplewood branch but ian lewis assured me that miss smith we have a very important guest
00:35:55arriving soon perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff
00:35:59maybe i can stay for this guest and offer some local instant we'd like you to leave if you don't
00:36:05we'll call security
00:36:11hey stop there this elevator is a vip only back please of course my apologies
00:36:18laura vice presidents it's so good to see all of you again miss lewis it's been too long your return
00:36:35is a lifesaver miss lewis the lewis group has floundered under your uncle's well shall we say
00:36:41unconventional leadership the board are begging you to come back miss lewis well please sit yes well
00:36:51it is time for me to get my career back on track we've got a meeting planned a big one in just a few
00:36:58days local powerhouses and and smaller players too they'll all be there in one spot miss lewis
00:37:06we met with an amber smith she claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a maplewood branch
00:37:16for the lewis group she said that did she well miss smith is a liar there is no maplewood branch at
00:37:23least not yet she lied so blatantly it was it's unbelievable well don't worry i found a much more
00:37:31suitable partner shepherd group shepherd group their rise to a public company has been impressive
00:37:40do you have anything to do with that so what happens now with this amber smith oh don't worry about
00:37:49amber i've got plans for her
00:37:53miss lewis consider this your official invitation to the meeting from us cheers cheers
00:38:15you too go no i'm not leaving what are you talking about no come on wait i'm amber smith i'm the
00:38:20lewis group manager of maplewood branch what are you doing these are my guests yeah that's right
00:38:24tell them who we are yes we were waiting for miss smith lewis group maplewood branch no such thing ma'am
00:38:31and frankly i'm not interested in your act of course laura she's probably sleeping with the manager as
00:38:39well that's how she gets away with everything you underestimate her kathy she's probably sleeping
00:38:44with all three vice presidents no way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this careful with
00:38:50your words both of you accusations like that can get you in serious trouble look who can't even get
00:38:58into a meeting whilst i secure three with all the vice presidents and let's not forget the mystery
00:39:04guests that they're bringing to maplewood looks like she used you and tossed you aside used me unlike
00:39:10some people i don't mind being helpful you're so stupid she threw you away like yesterday's trash
00:39:18don't worry brian you deserve better and let's not forget i'm the new maplewood branch manager of lewis
00:39:24group appointed by the ceo of lewis group themselves ian lewis new branch manager huh interesting
00:39:34laura lewis what are you doing here get out of here you claim to be the mystery guest don't play games
00:39:41laura i was formally invited by lewis group themselves to the investment meeting only the top
00:39:47companies get those looks like you're all out of luck is that so well then there seems to be a
00:39:55misunderstanding you see i am not sure if you know miss smith but lewis group is my company and i
00:40:03decide who goes to the meetings escort them out their visit is over oh come on this way please i'm not
00:40:13leaving move we're not leaving again move oh no no no we're not going now okay this isn't over laura you
00:40:22see thanks for waiting laura i'm glad you're okay and thank you for defending me i really appreciate it
00:40:39um are you coming to the meeting yes but it's gonna be tricky
00:40:50why i'm sure that shepherd group got an invitation
00:40:56yes laura there's something you should know
00:41:01is is this about ben because i can assure you that he won't cause any problems he won't even get
00:41:10past security laura it's not man it's someone else someone's causing problems for shepherd group
00:41:23yes her name is chloe duke she is daughter of the duke family
00:41:31she's my ex-fiancé and let's say things didn't end so well between us and
00:41:43let's just say we didn't end things so well and for some reason she's having a hard time moving on
00:41:53and you think that she's gonna cause problems at the meeting for
00:42:01that she's having a hard time coming out of jealousy there's a possibility she's kind of jealous
00:42:10well all the more reason for you to be there besides i'll be there too
00:42:20laura
00:42:23would you consider being my guest at the meeting
00:42:25what are you worried that this chloe is going to cause problems for me too maybe a little but
00:42:33mostly i want to show them we're your team well it's a very kind offer mr shepherd thank you
00:42:43laura
00:42:43i don't care about your best i just want to be by your side i think i'm falling for you
00:42:58brian
00:43:03i i appreciate your honesty and right now i i'm just not i i just don't really have romance
00:43:13on my mind right now just with with everything going on and going on it's okay i just want to be
00:43:21upfront and if chloe tries anything you won't face her alone
00:43:30there's just one thing i do need what is it a formal dress
00:43:42uh security she doesn't belong here this is a private store excuse me we need some assistance i'm
00:43:58looking for a very particular dress
00:44:03wow it's beautiful it is i'll try this one on don't bother with her she can't afford anything here
00:44:12she's just a cleaner she doesn't deserve to shop here she has no money
00:44:17yeah exactly i mean what are you doing here can't you just leave me alone i wouldn't bat an eyelash if you
00:44:22just disappeared i'm here for retail therapy oh please this store is for the a-list only
00:44:30not some cheapskate like you says the woman who barged into my marriage hey show some respect oh wow
00:44:37typical laura just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money i would have asked
00:44:43you but without me i'm sure you're already broke oh please come on we'll take the dress sir this
00:44:49particular dress is not for sale uh what do you mean you don't sell it i want it name your price it's
00:44:56not about the price ma'am this one was custom made for miss lewis the lewis group heiress the entire brand
00:45:03belongs to her this beautiful dress is for display purposes only thank you it wouldn't suit you anyway amber
00:45:10what are you talking about of course it would suit her it'd fit her just fine and if it wouldn't
00:45:15fit me it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either well buying the whole store allow me to
00:45:20purchase this dress oh please don't you know that this story belongs to lewis group we wouldn't sell
00:45:30it to someone like you amber you're not even a branch manager yet you don't get to speak on behalf of
00:45:35lewis group could you please tell me more about this dress of course uh it was custom made for laura
00:45:43lewis heiress to the lewis group fortune and stitched in italy naturally apparently there are many more
00:45:50like it displayed in high-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection laura
00:45:57do you like this dress of course it's custom made for me i'm just here to take what's already mine oh
00:46:06you can't be serious there must be millions of laura lewises out there in the world fine fine
00:46:13if it's not for sale can't i at least try it on it would look incredible on me miss this dress is
00:46:19very delicate if i may be frank i don't think this would fit you properly are you calling me fat
00:46:26actually on a second thought why don't we just buy the whole brand how's that sound sir are you
00:46:33serious you would just buy the entire brand for one dress this brand is worth at least 50 million
00:46:39dollars and to buy it for a waitress are you out of your mind yes you see even if you had the money
00:46:47they wouldn't sell it to you just one second
00:46:49yes this is brian shepherd ceo shepherd group i'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions
00:46:59i'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand
00:47:05what
00:47:07sorry sir that brand is not for sale
00:47:11you see if we can't have it neither can you
00:47:17mr yates yes this is laura lewis
00:47:21i'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to
00:47:26shepherd group oh come on calling the lewis family butler won't get you anywhere sweetie
00:47:32exactly come on this is pathetic you really think this is going to work it's sad excellent
00:47:38thank you mr yates that's all
00:47:40yes
00:47:51what are you willing to submit the brand
00:47:57awesome thank you
00:48:02hello yes
00:48:05wow yes of course absolutely
00:48:08amazing thank you uh this store along with the entire brand has been sold to mr shepherd
00:48:16the shepherd group is the new owner how may i be of service today sir well lauren i don't know much
00:48:23about fashion so i would like to give this brand to you you can't be serious you don't have the kind
00:48:30of money to buy this store don't listen to her brian you two just go do whatever you do somewhere else
00:48:37you're not welcome here i want the two of these out of my store
00:48:41i want the two of these out of my store of course
00:48:47oh come on sir ma'am you're afraid i have to ask you to leave well we're not leaving okay
00:48:55hey hey this isn't over laura could i try the dress on now of course miss lewis you just follow me
00:49:03wow
00:49:09wow miss lewis this dress really was made for you
00:49:15laura you look breathtaking in this dress brian why would you do all of this for me
00:49:28laura
00:49:31because you deserve everything beautiful in the world
00:49:33and that includes this dress thank you will you give us a chance to see where things could go
00:49:44i i need a moment perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting
00:49:53does that mean it could be a yes maybe
00:49:56hi
00:50:15well well well look who decided to join the party playing dress up again laura
00:50:21one more disrespectful remark towards laura ms smith and you understand the meaning of rude
00:50:26you threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone for this this gold digger you know ben
00:50:33i really cared about you even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce
00:50:38i know the name of a great psychologist in new york maybe the shrinks in maplewood aren't equipped
00:50:45to deal with your issues enough i've had enough of this drama yeah me too try that again and you'll
00:50:53regret it i'll get the hell out of my face let's see if you two even make it past the door yeah
00:51:02i'm sorry miss smith but your name's not on the guest list what that's impossible
00:51:08i was invited by the ceo himself
00:51:12unfortunately neither harrison group or smith group your name is on the list
00:51:16what looks like you two won't be getting let in after all you don't have an invitation you're just
00:51:23here because of brian
00:51:28let me see this this doesn't even look real it's different from mine
00:51:32why don't you ask her if it's real
00:51:36this appears to be a vip invitation from the vice president
00:51:39please right this way we can continue this discussion later if you manage to get in
00:51:51sir madam we recommend you leave
00:51:56there you are how dare you steal my fiance
00:52:01there you are how dare you steal my fiance
00:52:05looks like another relationship fights the dust laura
00:52:09looks like stealing men is a hobby of yours get away from him he's engaged to me hey hold your
00:52:15horses going that ended a long time ago engaged to you everyone in maplewood knows what you did to
00:52:23brian your relationship's history that was just a little tiff you really think that could tear us apart
00:52:30don't you know who i am don't pretend like you don't know oh honey she don't recognize royalty let
00:52:39alone a duke she's just a maid remember i don't have time for all this drama brian let's head inside
00:52:49brian how could you choose this cleaner over me are you really going to humiliate me in front of all of
00:52:57maplewood there's nothing left to say glory don't make this a scene shall we
00:53:07you okay miss duke and you are amber smith
00:53:13i'm the maplewood branch manager of lewis group
00:53:15what branch i've never heard of it what do you want from me that laura
00:53:20she tore up my invitation do you think you can get me inside what your little manager title
00:53:25couldn't get you past the front door please don't waste my time
00:53:50if i can't have brian neither can you the duke family has more influence than you think
00:54:09chloe good to see you i've been expecting you uncle jones how are you
00:54:13good i need your help with something what is it anything for my little clay it's brian
00:54:23who's that woman i thought you were she's a con woman she actually used to be a cleaner in his
00:54:29company what are you saying brian left you for a cleaner well she's pretending to be lewis to get
00:54:38close to him what are you planning i want to destroy shepherd group
00:54:48anyway i am terribly sorry about chloe now i had no idea she would be so
00:54:56intense what do you mean you so should have taken her up on her offer i mean you guys are just
00:55:04a power couple i see what you're doing power couple you say more like a disaster waiting to happen
00:55:18anyway shall we take a seat actually brian my seat is it's up there really she doesn't deserve to sit
00:55:29there excuse me this is my vip invitation i can sit wherever i like hey what do you think you're
00:55:38doing this is signed by all three vps of lewis group where did you get this who did you have to sleep
00:55:46with that's enough this is getting us nowhere laura is my guest and i will not tolerate any kind of
00:55:56disrespect towards her got it mr shepherd what do you see in that woman miss duke is a perfect match
00:56:05for you she's from a good family beautiful and successful what more could you ask for that's a good
00:56:13question not much actually honesty that's what i want and love things that clearly chloe has no idea
00:56:26i said i was sorry what more do you want i've watched chloe grow up she's like a daughter to me
00:56:34i won't allow her to be spoken to like that
00:56:40one more chance brian let's forget all this nonsense do it mr shepherd propose right here right now
00:56:48well is this how the duke family handles business deals by forcing a ring on someone
00:57:01do it or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the duke family
00:57:10don't you dare you're humiliating yourself
00:57:14how dare you do you really like this nobody from nowhere yes i like it
00:57:24but i can't imagine someone like her interesting in me
00:57:27the truth is i wouldn't be here where i am today without her why would you choose someone like her
00:57:38exactly this woman is trouble she doesn't belong here throw her out you do realize that there is no
00:57:45investment meeting without me interesting turn of events perhaps it's time we shed some light on your
00:57:53mysterious past do you actually think that just because you have the name laura that you're the
00:57:59missing heiress laura lewis you know what maybe you're right chloe how ridiculous is that what you've been
00:58:09telling everyone i'm sure that the duke family still values cooperation but wow did i underestimate
00:58:18your foolishness chloe you have no right to talk to miss duke like that that's enough you don't get to
00:58:25talk here you got mad shepherd you dare to go against miss duke and the same applies to everyone
00:58:31else here anyone who insults laura leaves with a black eye it's willing to defend the chick for her
00:58:38what kind of charm does she have i want to be careful brian don't forget that this entire hotel
00:58:44chain is owned by the lewis group are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum the lewis
00:58:50group isn't blacklisting anyone especially not shepherd group
00:58:59lewis group rs you don't make me laugh security remove these two imposters from the premises
00:59:09wait uncle jones give brian another chance choose brian me and the future you deserve or this fraud
00:59:18chloe chloe i have everything i ever wanted right here and i wouldn't trade for all the power to
00:59:28duke's home to maplewood fine
00:59:36short the stock of the shepherd group what
00:59:40you forced my hand brian now shepherd group is ruined the juke family they can't be serious
00:59:47shepherd group is doomed brian you don't have to do this for me
00:59:54laura i will never let anyone bully you let alone them thank you brian for for believing in me for
01:00:06protecting me now it's my turn to protect you
01:00:10listen carefully i need you to protect the shepherd group stock at all costs don't let it drop even one
01:00:27cent do you understand wow award-winning performance laura but you can't possibly control the stock market
01:00:38want to put your money where your mouth is chloe if the shepherd stock holds for the next five minutes
01:00:51you owe me a public apology
01:00:59deal
01:00:59well looks like your five minutes is up let's see how the shepherd stock is doing
01:01:15what the the shepherd group stock prices it's going up this can't be happening it must be a coincidence
01:01:23why didn't you short the stock like i asked there was a huge investment we couldn't compete shepherd's
01:01:35stock price is being heavily supported how did you do this like i said chloe
01:01:42i'm laura lewis no you're not you're just some cleaner you don't have access to billions
01:01:51well i think it's time for my apology
01:01:55no i think it's time for my apology there is no way i'm apologizing to you
01:02:06if things were the other way would you be so quick to forgive me chloe the truth is
01:02:11everyone here has seen you be a bully and a coward and now a sore loser this is so humiliating for her
01:02:27how did she manage that maybe she really is a lewis apologize to miss lewis shut up don't you
01:02:35don't talk about mr duke like that don't forget the duke finally own half of maplewood you don't
01:02:41lose our voice let's get out of here hold on this is where i belong and that is my chair you can't
01:02:54go there that is the vip section only those invited by the lewis group vice presidents get to sit there
01:03:02like i said chloe that's my seat
01:03:11had a rumor floating around a few days ago seems miss lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony
01:03:18between her ex and mr shepherd wasn't it are you planning another outburst laura is this how you
01:03:25charm oil men shall we my pleasure what are you doing let go it doesn't matter what happened i choose
01:03:36to stay by laura's side let's go don't be absurd that seat is reserved for a very important guest
01:03:44someone so esteemed even the vice presidents have to bow low
01:03:52and how exactly mr jones are you so sure that i'm not that esteemed guest wait that's peter young
01:04:03director of business affairs at lewis group
01:04:05ask peter young he decides which investment it's uh chloe duke head of duke industries so
01:04:14glad you could join us why is everyone standing around it's her she's making a huge scene trying
01:04:20to claim the vip seat it's it's embarrassing that's seats reserved for the lewis group vip guest
01:04:26specifically the family heir please get off the stage oh yes mr young was it i think i remember you
01:04:36you manage my family's investments don't pretend like you know what's going on please get off the
01:04:44stage that seat's reserved for the lewis family heir i need to make one thing crystal clear
01:04:51i am the heir of the lewis family
01:05:02this is ridiculous you the lewis heir don't you know that miss lewis is a legend around here
01:05:09you must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this exactly we ran a background
01:05:14check on her and turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the harrison group
01:05:19before that i could see her in my family's supermarket see brian this is who you've been chasing after
01:05:26a liar and a cheat security get this imposter out of here and everyone here is a witness why would any
01:05:34of you trust laura if any of you dares to harm her you have to go through me first brian she's just some
01:05:43nobody she's just someone that the harrison group ditched they didn't even want her what exactly do
01:05:50you see in her escort this imposter out of here now oh peter
01:05:55do you have any idea what you're doing mr yates i'm so glad you could join us
01:06:12miss lewis sorry about the delay and for all the trouble you've had to put up with it's no trouble
01:06:19mr yates luckily i haven't been alone i've had the great company of my very loyal friend wait a
01:06:29minute she's miss lewis is this a joke mr young you're new to the lewis group so i can understand
01:06:37why you wouldn't recognize miss lewis but you listened to lies without checking the facts
01:06:42and almost called the police tell me mr young who put you up to this was it my uncle ian lewis
01:06:56i knew it
01:07:00consider this your termination i get it now this is all an act right chloe what are you doing we
01:07:09still want to work with the lewis family work with him are you blind this woman is clearly having
01:07:13an affair with this old man that's enough young lady you've got no right to disrespect the head
01:07:19of the lewis group oh chloe i can't believe we're going through this again i think you need some
01:07:27professional help maybe i could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist chloe
01:07:33that's enough it's ridiculous if you're really the lewis family heir you would have the ring
01:07:38so why don't you show it to everyone show us the ring
01:07:44why don't you show that to everyone show us the ring show us the ring who are you to make demands
01:07:51of me i don't answer to anyone but myself i don't need any of your validation
01:07:59oh there's a ring
01:08:07vice presidents i'm chloe juke of the juke family this woman is an imposter
01:08:13miss lewis we apologize for the delay how could you slip that con woman sit there get her out of here
01:08:20this seat was always from miss lewis she's the special guest we've been waiting for the investment
01:08:28queen the real heir to lewis group laura lewis she's a divorced housewife a janitor how can she
01:08:37she can't be it's a lie i'm telling you it's a lie do you think we'd lie we run lewis group oh chloe
01:08:45chloe you assaulted me earlier and you came to this meeting to what sabotage it
01:08:54you'll be hearing from our legal team
01:08:59is this true mr did you try and sabotage this meeting
01:09:02yes it's all true she fooled us all the juice tricked us to keep lewis group out of maplewood
01:09:11and control everything themselves i had no idea but i'm on your side i can give you everything you
01:09:19need all the resources in maplewood miss lewis how would you like us to deal with this an eye for an eye
01:09:28okay since miss duke here loves ruining things i'll target her precious duke industries
01:09:42i want them bankrupt in 10 minutes you're bluffing you're nobody you'll always be a nobody and you
01:09:50can't touch me then consider this a test chloe i didn't need my family's support with shepherd and
01:09:59i certainly don't even know chloe you dug your own grave you think you can destroy maplewood's
01:10:06leading family with just the shepherd group please we'll see
01:10:13what are you talking about no it's impossible chloe what have you done years of hard work destroyed in
01:10:31minutes
01:10:35what did you do well chloe
01:10:39chloe isn't this what you wanted to give me a little taste of destruction this is this is
01:10:46impossible it's impossible chloe what have you done the news is everywhere shepherds launched a full
01:10:55scale assault on the stock market they're hammering our shares are you sure it's just yes shareholders
01:11:03are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato we could go bankrupt you've ruined everything
01:11:09don't worry mr duke when your company does go bankrupt i'll buy it at a fire sale price your
01:11:16employees won't even be affected brilliant a master stroke miss louis now this is my event
01:11:27please leave brian i did this for us everything i did i did for us brian
01:11:32cloy you need help these feelings you have for me it's not love it's obsession
01:11:44enough if you don't want to ruin everything completely you'll come with me right now
01:11:50now no right now
01:12:09what is going on here did they finally expose laura's lies shepard group they the new partner that's
01:12:16partnering up with Lewis Group for Maplewood.
01:12:19They're handling all future construction projects.
01:12:21That can't be.
01:12:23What about us? That was our project.
01:12:25Remember, Laura teamed up with Brian.
01:12:28Harrison Group is practically out.
01:12:29We have no chance.
01:12:31We can't give up that easily.
01:12:33Remember, Ian Lewis himself appointed me as general manager.
01:12:37In a few days, he promised that he would let us meet with a new heir.
01:12:40You're right.
01:12:41If we can just meet with a new heir,
01:12:43we can bypass the Shepherds and meet directly with the Lewis Group.
01:12:46We just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top.
01:12:51That's right.
01:12:55Vice Presidents, allow me to introduce my associate, Brian Shepard.
01:13:01I'm sure I've mentioned him before.
01:13:03Mr. Shepard, it's finally a pleasure to meet you.
01:13:06We've looked into your company's financial review.
01:13:10Very impressive.
01:13:12Thank you, but a large part of that success is thanks to Ms. Lewis.
01:13:17No.
01:13:18She practically saved me from disaster three times over now.
01:13:22Brian, you can just call me Laura.
01:13:25Ms. Lewis' recommendation is very telling, Mr. Shepard.
01:13:29Perhaps today clarifies everything.
01:13:32Mr. Shepard, this opportunity is golden.
01:13:36Seize it.
01:13:38A woman like Laura is not easy to find.
01:13:41Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Vice President.
01:13:43Ian Lewis, CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group.
01:14:02So you're Laura's uncle?
01:14:04In the flesh.
01:14:05So Laura really is your niece?
01:14:09Yes, little Laura.
01:14:11She just threw away her birthright about two, three years ago.
01:14:15Ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood.
01:14:19I think he was a Harrison.
01:14:20Now Laura's got the VPs and Mr. Yates on her side.
01:14:24Did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover?
01:14:28And we can't let that happen, can we, my dear?
01:14:30If you're Ian Lewis, wouldn't you have the family ring?
01:14:34Well, my dear, that's where you come in, Miss Duke.
01:14:38We need you to relinquish my ring.
01:14:42What if I fail?
01:14:43My family is already ruined.
01:14:46Yes, you are in a spot of bother, I must say.
01:14:49But, if successful, I guarantee that you and the Duke family will get back everything you've lost.
01:14:57Laura's got the VPs and Brian on her side.
01:14:59How can I possibly get the ring?
01:15:01There is a way, you know, that we can make Laura relinquish and give up that ring willingly.
01:15:10Laura, my dear, welcome.
01:15:13Uncle Ian, it's so good to see you.
01:15:19Laura.
01:15:20It's so good to see you.
01:15:22And you, it's been too long.
01:15:24Two, three years, perhaps.
01:15:27How have you been?
01:15:27I've been well, Uncle Ian.
01:15:30Thank you for asking.
01:15:32I see you've been busy keeping Lewis Group afloat.
01:15:36Yes.
01:15:36Kind of been easy.
01:15:37Indeed.
01:15:38Somebody had to.
01:15:39I mean, after you left me with everything to do, without a safe pair of hands, I hate to think it would have happened to the company.
01:15:46Actually, Uncle Ian, from what I've heard, you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions.
01:15:55Yes.
01:15:56Minor mistakes.
01:15:57Minor.
01:15:58Don't worry, Uncle Ian.
01:16:00I won't hold it against you.
01:16:01Well, cheers to you coming back here.
01:16:07And the Lewis Group.
01:16:10Oh!
01:16:11I'm so sorry, Laura.
01:16:14How clumsy of me.
01:16:15Uh, no, no worries.
01:16:17Uncle Ian, I...
01:16:18I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up.
01:16:22Of course.
01:16:23Right away.
01:16:24Just down to the left.
01:16:25Use it wisely.
01:16:33Oh, I will.
01:16:48Hey, Laura.
01:16:49How's that?
01:16:51Hello, Brian.
01:16:52Your little girlfriend is with me now.
01:16:54Chloe.
01:16:55How in the hell did you get Laura's phone?
01:16:58Let's just say that I have my ways.
01:17:01Listen, Chloe.
01:17:03Don't hurt her.
01:17:05Please.
01:17:06I'll do anything.
01:17:09Come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs.
01:17:13Now.
01:17:14Don't tell anyone.
01:17:16If you want her alive.
01:17:20Well, you certainly do have your ways.
01:17:22Oh, thank goodness you've cleared up.
01:17:27I am sorry.
01:17:28How clumsy.
01:17:29And don't forget your phone.
01:17:31I retrieved it for you.
01:17:32Oh, thank you.
01:17:33I'm going in.
01:17:34Lovely to see you again.
01:17:35Yeah.
01:17:36I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet.
01:17:39At the banquet.
01:17:42I'll see you then.
01:17:43Will do.
01:17:44Looking forward to it.
01:17:48Laura!
01:17:49Laura!
01:17:50Where are you?
01:17:51Laura!
01:17:53Laura!
01:17:54Where are you?
01:17:55Oh, my God.
01:17:56Laura.
01:17:57Laura, where are you?
01:17:59Laura!
01:17:59Oh!
01:18:00Oh!
01:18:00Gotcha.
01:18:07You weren't expecting that, were you?
01:18:19Finally.
01:18:20Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.
01:18:23What the?
01:18:24Laura, where are you?
01:18:25Laura?
01:18:25Laura?
01:18:26Go shut your mouth.
01:18:28Chloe.
01:18:29What have you done?
01:18:31You out of your mind?
01:18:32Out of my mind.
01:18:34You were the one that left me for that tramp and destroyed my life.
01:18:37That's not true.
01:18:39You were the one who messed up.
01:18:40Brian!
01:18:41Laura!
01:18:44Stay where you are.
01:18:46You better not come alone.
01:18:49Chop this knife, Chloe.
01:18:50This is insane.
01:18:52Insane?
01:18:53I did this for us, Brian.
01:18:55We were meant to be together.
01:18:57Oh, my God.
01:18:58Us?
01:18:59You've gone crazy.
01:19:01And you're out of here.
01:19:02Chloe, kidnapping is a very serious offense.
01:19:06They're going to lock you up for years.
01:19:09You think I care about jail time?
01:19:12All I care about is tearing you two apart.
01:19:14You don't deserve him.
01:19:17What you've done, you've destroyed my life, my company, everything.
01:19:22Now I'm going to destroy your life.
01:19:26Give me a family ring now.
01:19:29Give it to me!
01:19:30This is about the ring.
01:19:32Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:19:35You know, Chloe, trying to kill me, that's foolish.
01:19:42Because who do you think is going to win?
01:19:45You, that little knife, or me, with something a little bit more persuasive?
01:19:53Don't move.
01:19:56Freeze!
01:20:02Don't move, anyone.
01:20:05Don't move.
01:20:07You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.
01:20:10Miss Lewis, having fun without me?
01:20:13I'm hurt.
01:20:15Brian.
01:20:17Are you hurt?
01:20:18No, I'm okay. I'm okay.
01:20:22Tell me, Chloe.
01:20:25Who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:20:27Why should I tell you?
01:20:29You're going to kill me anyway.
01:20:31Chloe, I don't have a problem with you.
01:20:34But if you don't talk,
01:20:37your beloved Duke Industries might run into some.
01:20:41Well, I'm recording everything, Miss Lois.
01:20:44So the choice is yours, Chloe.
01:20:46Talk or face the consequences.
01:20:50Fine. It was Ian Lois.
01:20:53He said he'd help Duke Industries
01:20:55if I kept you away from the banker today.
01:20:59Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?
01:21:01I'm recording everything, Miss Lois.
01:21:05Oh, every word, Miss Lois.
01:21:08Are you ready to play a game, Brian?
01:21:16This is crazy.
01:21:22Are we really sure we can do this?
01:21:23All these big companies here, it's crazy.
01:21:26Absolutely.
01:21:27The Lewis Group is under new leadership.
01:21:29We can talk to the heiress herself.
01:21:31Exactly.
01:21:32We just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir.
01:21:35There's Ian Lois now.
01:21:38You can introduce us.
01:21:39Let's go.
01:21:39Yeah.
01:21:42Hello, Ian Lois.
01:21:43I'm Amber Smith.
01:21:44We spoke on the phone the other day.
01:21:46This is Ben Harrison from Harrison Group.
01:21:48How do you do?
01:21:49We're the company that...
01:21:50Yes, I know who you are.
01:21:52Miss Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little drama.
01:21:55Now, look, I'm not here for idle chatter.
01:21:57Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
01:22:03Could I ask you all to be seated, please?
01:22:08The moment you've all been waiting for.
01:22:11Tonight marks a new chapter in the life of the Lewis Group.
01:22:15A night where the rightful heir takes their place.
01:22:18Would you please join me in welcoming the heir to the Lewis Group,
01:22:22Miss Laura Lewis.
01:22:24Look, everybody, attention.
01:22:26Attention, please.
01:22:27There's been a recent development of some tragedy.
01:22:34I just got noticed from a phone call a couple of minutes ago
01:22:37that Laura has been in a car accident.
01:22:41And tragically, she hasn't made it.
01:22:44She has not survived.
01:22:48What?
01:22:49Laura Lewis is dead?
01:22:51It doesn't matter now.
01:22:52She's gone.
01:22:53Mr. Lewis, is this new...
01:22:55A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates.
01:22:57But rest assured, the Lewis Group will continue under my competent leadership.
01:23:02Hold on.
01:23:05Who said that I'm dead?
01:23:09Laura!
01:23:14I don't understand.
01:23:15What's happening?
01:23:17Laura?
01:23:18But weren't you...
01:23:20My apologies for the delay, everyone.
01:23:23There seems to be some misunderstanding.
01:23:27Laura, what are you doing here?
01:23:28You've got to stop this.
01:23:29If you upset the Lewis family anymore, we're all doomed.
01:23:32I'm going to say this once.
01:23:33I'm going to say this once.
01:23:33Back off, Ben.
01:23:34That's all.
01:23:40Thank you for coming, everyone.
01:23:42As I'm sure you know,
01:23:44tonight,
01:23:45I officially reclaim my title
01:23:48as the CEO of Lewis Group.
01:23:51Perhaps you could make some room for me, Uncle Ian.
01:23:59Impossible.
01:24:00How are you still alive?
01:24:01Well, clearly I am alive and well,
01:24:04so why don't we get this started?
01:24:06No.
01:24:07You're not the rightful heir.
01:24:09You gave that away when you married Ben Harrison.
01:24:13Uncle Ian, is that seriously your argument?
01:24:15The best that you have that I got married too quickly?
01:24:18Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago
01:24:21and married a stranger
01:24:22and left me to work tirelessly,
01:24:25keeping the company together.
01:24:26Uncle Ian, retire.
01:24:28Enjoy your retirement.
01:24:31Lewis Group will be perfectly fine without you.
01:24:33No.
01:24:34There can only be one heir,
01:24:36and that's me.
01:24:38And the rightful heir has possession of this.
01:24:42You think a ring makes an heir?
01:24:45You're even more foolish than I could have ever imagined.
01:24:48Give that back to me.
01:24:51This.
01:24:52Yes.
01:24:53You think some shiny gold thing makes you the heir?
01:24:57Give it back.
01:24:58True leadership is about earning the respect of those around you,
01:25:05not some stupid ring.
01:25:08Oh, my ring?
01:25:09What have you done?
01:25:10Where is it?
01:25:13My ring?
01:25:14No.
01:25:15Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.
01:25:18How dare you?
01:25:19Now, let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.
01:25:27Talk or face the consequences.
01:25:29Fine.
01:25:30It was Ian Lewis.
01:25:31He said he helped you in the streets if I kept you away from the bankers today.
01:25:39Oh, quite the spectacle, Miss Lewis.
01:25:42Security, escort him out.
01:25:45And Ian, don't fall over.
01:25:47It's all lies.
01:25:48It's all lies.
01:25:49Fakery.
01:25:49The proof is clear.
01:25:51Get him out of here.
01:25:52Now.
01:25:56I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.
01:26:01Turns out reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.
01:26:07Luckily, these past few days, I've had Mr. Shepherd by my side.
01:26:13And he has been a great support.
01:26:18Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.
01:26:24I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.
01:26:32Shepherd Group.
01:26:33What?
01:26:34Laura, hold on.
01:26:35This was never my idea.
01:26:38This was all Kathy and Amber's fault.
01:26:39I don't want a divorce.
01:26:41What?
01:26:41Then what are you saying?
01:26:42You came to me first.
01:26:44Classic Ben.
01:26:45Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.
01:26:50Just don't shut Harrison Group out.
01:26:52Just give me another chance.
01:26:54How could I shut you out?
01:26:56I'm just a cleaner, remember?
01:26:58I'm just a useless housewife.
01:27:01I don't have that power.
01:27:04What are you talking about?
01:27:05What?
01:27:05No, come on.
01:27:06No, please, no.
01:27:09Um, Mr. Shepherd?
01:27:11Yes, Miss Lewis?
01:27:12I was wondering if maybe you wanted to grab dinner sometime on me.
01:27:23Miss Lewis, I would love to.
01:27:42But this is going to help you through.
01:27:44How could I get some印 out on me?
01:27:45Okay.
01:27:46Everybody's going to see if I don't understand.
01:27:47What are you doing tonight?
01:27:48What is this one?
01:27:49Let's see.
01:27:50We're going to see you next time.
01:27:52If I don't have time to smash this business in me.
01:27:53I don't do it.
01:27:54I don't know.
01:27:55Let's see.
01:27:56I bet I'm looking.
01:27:57Hold on.
01:27:58Let's understand this better.
01:27:58I don't know.
01:27:59What is this process?
01:28:00What is it?
01:28:00What is it?
01:28:01We're going to get a chance.
01:28:02Once ahead of you, I meet him.
01:28:03We had to stop your mind.
01:28:04I don't do it.
01:28:05Nothing else can do it.
01:28:05Over here.
01:28:06Let's watch that in the freedom of sin.
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