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00:00:00Hey, this is Richard Allenton. I can't answer the phone right now, so please leave a message.
00:00:13Hey, Grandpa.
00:00:17It's one thing to set me up on a bunch of blind dates with these goody-two-shoe women.
00:00:23But to trick me into thinking I'm coming to a business meeting that's actually a blind date, that's low.
00:00:30Let's hope this one's different.
00:00:35I don't even know what to say to this guy. I don't know how to talk to rich people. Be sexy.
00:00:43Darling, just act better than everyone else in the room. And being sexy is easy.
00:00:49Bite your lip, push up the girls. It works every time.
00:00:53Wait, what girls?
00:00:54And don't forget, these rich men get bored easily. So challenge them, be bold, and put them on the spot.
00:01:03I don't think I can do this.
00:01:04The sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner I pay you for your mother's surgery.
00:01:10It's your call.
00:01:11It's your call.
00:01:36Are you going to stare at me all night or be a gentleman and get my seat, big boy?
00:01:45Of course.
00:01:53Sorry, I've been set up with many girls before, but none like you.
00:01:59You're so...
00:02:00Rich?
00:02:02Sexy?
00:02:04Frankly, yes.
00:02:06Sorry, what was your name?
00:02:10Valentina Kingsley.
00:02:12And you are?
00:02:13Blaine Ellington, CEO of Ellington Incorporated.
00:02:18And this is a successful company?
00:02:21It's not ringing any bells.
00:02:24Waiter?
00:02:25Yes, Mr. Ellington.
00:02:27You still have the Chateau Petrus on the shelf, yes?
00:02:30Yes, of course.
00:02:31If so, we'll have two bottles.
00:02:33Uh, it's $60,000 per bottle, sir.
00:02:37You want two?
00:02:39Actually, I'm pretty thirsty.
00:02:42Better bring three.
00:02:44Yes, of course, right away, sir.
00:02:46And what do you do, Valentina Kingsley?
00:02:55I invest.
00:02:57In what?
00:02:58In everything.
00:03:02What am I not investing in?
00:03:04Businesses?
00:03:06Charities?
00:03:07I see.
00:03:10And you live in the city?
00:03:12The city.
00:03:14The hills.
00:03:16My yacht.
00:03:19My private island.
00:03:21I'm everywhere, darling.
00:03:23You're so impressive.
00:03:26So unlike the other girls I've seen.
00:03:30Hmm.
00:03:30Doesn't surprise me.
00:03:31I'm one of a kind, darling.
00:03:37Um, you've got a little, uh...
00:03:51Kurt?
00:03:52Kurt?
00:03:53What's my manager doing here?
00:03:56Blaine!
00:03:57My business dinner just ended.
00:04:01The presentation for the China branch.
00:04:03Looking good.
00:04:03Amazing.
00:04:04You're the best, Kurt.
00:04:05Well, I just, uh, won't keep you two.
00:04:07I just wanted to say hi.
00:04:10Rose petals for a business dinner?
00:04:11Ended up being a blind date.
00:04:13Ah, classic.
00:04:15All right, well, you two have fun.
00:04:17I've got to be honest with you.
00:04:26You're so unlike any of the girls I've been with.
00:04:30Would you like to come to my place?
00:04:32I can take this chance to get closer to the AI code.
00:04:35Absolutely, darling.
00:04:43Whoa.
00:04:44Welcome to my home.
00:04:48After you.
00:05:04Oh, my.
00:05:14You like what you see?
00:05:18You're getting there, darling.
00:05:20Nothing like the Calvin Klein model I dated, but...
00:05:24Well, then.
00:05:25Shall we get started?
00:05:29Uh, not so fast.
00:05:32Okay.
00:05:33A little foreplay?
00:05:35I did not think this through at all.
00:05:37How am I supposed to find the drive when he's trying to suck my face off?
00:05:40Looking for something?
00:05:47Oh, um...
00:05:48Ah.
00:05:52I should have known that was your style.
00:05:55Oh, yes, darling.
00:05:58Ugh.
00:05:59I can't believe people are actually into this.
00:06:01I'm not used to being the one tied up.
00:06:03It's usually the other way around.
00:06:05Valentina?
00:06:11Patience, darling.
00:06:12I'm building the suspense.
00:06:15Ah, I see.
00:06:17Ugh.
00:06:18Where could it be?
00:06:19Right.
00:06:20And you say guys actually like this?
00:06:23Oh, yes.
00:06:24It's very popular with the manly men in France.
00:06:27How long does it take for something to actually happen?
00:06:37That's...
00:06:38That's new.
00:06:41The painting!
00:06:43Maybe there's a safe behind there.
00:06:45Oh, uh...
00:06:46Sorry, this painting caught my eye.
00:06:49It looks exactly like...
00:06:51The one in my mansion in Sweden.
00:06:54It's where I keep my safe.
00:06:56Huh.
00:06:57People actually still hide things behind paintings?
00:07:01Thought that was only in the movies.
00:07:03Uh, no.
00:07:04It's quite popular.
00:07:06Where do you hide your luxurious safekeepings?
00:07:11In a super, super, super secret hiding place.
00:07:15Ugh, come on.
00:07:18Now, why don't you come over here and get this thing started?
00:07:21Oh, uh...
00:07:23Most unfortunate.
00:07:24I'm...
00:07:25I'm getting the utmost important business call.
00:07:28And I must take it.
00:07:29Right now?
00:07:30What?
00:07:31What about me?
00:07:33Valentina!
00:07:37Wait!
00:07:39Untie me!
00:07:40Ew.
00:07:46Really, Blaine?
00:07:47What?
00:07:49But you and your models.
00:07:52Last night was not a model.
00:07:54I was actually impressed.
00:07:57Did I hear it right?
00:07:59Blaine actually had a date he liked.
00:08:02It was fantastic.
00:08:04The other girls are so boring.
00:08:06But this one...
00:08:07She's a mystery I can't quite crack.
00:08:10I must see her again.
00:08:12Blaine, these dates aren't about you having sexy adventures.
00:08:16It's about you finding a wife you can settle down with and running the company.
00:08:23Grandfather.
00:08:23Hmm?
00:08:24Listen to him.
00:08:25He's not ready to be the face of Ellington.
00:08:27I am much more qualified.
00:08:29Oh, yeah.
00:08:31I'm done having this conversation with you, dear.
00:08:34No, no, no, no.
00:08:36Look, you do great work right where you are.
00:08:39Right?
00:08:39Yeah, you weren't meant to be some CEO.
00:08:43No, but Blaine.
00:08:44Blaine will learn in time.
00:08:46Whatever.
00:08:48Have fun with your little girlfriend, Blaine.
00:08:51I have actual work to attend to.
00:08:54Whoa.
00:08:57Yeah, yeah.
00:08:58Thanks.
00:08:59Hello?
00:08:59How's our plan going, darling?
00:09:10To perfection.
00:09:13She already has Blaine wrapped around her finger.
00:09:15It won't be long until he slips up, and I can step in and take my throne as Ellington's CEO.
00:09:20Brilliant.
00:09:21It's all coming together perfectly.
00:09:26And the VR tech you're developing, it'll be ready in time when I trade the AI code, right?
00:09:30Oh, yes.
00:09:31It'll be ready.
00:09:32Soon we'll be queens of the tech world.
00:09:35What's he doing here?
00:09:49Speaking of girls, I think I know who would be perfect as your new assistant.
00:09:52Sorry.
00:09:55I'm fine.
00:09:58Ariel.
00:09:59How does he know my name?
00:10:01You dropped your badge.
00:10:09There you go.
00:10:11Thanks.
00:10:18She's amazing.
00:10:22Are you playing hide-and-seek?
00:10:23Is that where you're late?
00:10:24Can I hide next?
00:10:26No, I was dropping their mom off at the hospital.
00:10:28Oh, that was unexpectedly personal.
00:10:30Wait, oh my god, is she okay?
00:10:32Should I bring her a fruit basket?
00:10:34She's just getting some tests done.
00:10:35Oh, thank goodness.
00:10:37Hey, by the way, did you hear?
00:10:40Our new CEO is looking for a personal assistant.
00:10:42Are you going to apply?
00:10:43I'm good where I am.
00:10:44All the girls are applying.
00:10:46Everyone wants to get close to our boss.
00:10:48You're the best employee in our department, Ariel.
00:10:50I think this position is yours.
00:10:52He's gorgeous.
00:11:03I wouldn't mind looking at that hunk of man all day.
00:11:07Attention, everyone.
00:11:09My name is Blaine, and I am the new CEO.
00:11:11I will try my best to live up to my father, but I ask for patience as I adjust to the new role.
00:11:20And since he is adjusting to this new role, I've decided to assign him a new assistant.
00:11:26Not me, not me, not me.
00:11:28Blaine, meet your new assistant, Ariel.
00:11:31All right, everyone.
00:11:38Back to work.
00:11:44You look exactly like...
00:11:48Oh, my God.
00:11:49My cover's blown.
00:11:50Kurt described.
00:11:56Clean, organized desk.
00:11:59Confident composure.
00:12:01There'd be a pay raise, of course.
00:12:04This could get me closer to finding the code.
00:12:07When do I start?
00:12:09Perfect.
00:12:10Uh, first thing I need help with is there's this file.
00:12:13Oh, um, gotta take a phone call.
00:12:16Send it to me in an email.
00:12:20Ariel, he wants to meet you again.
00:12:23Really?
00:12:25Also, I got you a second number.
00:12:27Just click the link to connect it, so from now on, you're the one he'll be calling.
00:12:32Great.
00:12:38Hmph.
00:12:39New number, huh?
00:12:43Hello?
00:12:44Hello, Ariel.
00:12:45This is Dr. Westphal.
00:12:46We just got your mother's results.
00:12:53It's not what we hoped.
00:12:54So we need to move quickly if we want that experimental procedure to be a success.
00:12:59Okay, I understand.
00:13:01I'll come up with the money for it soon.
00:13:13Oh, perfect timing.
00:13:17I just finished dinner.
00:13:18Mom, you should be in bed.
00:13:20Honey, I'm fine.
00:13:22Besides, you've been working all day.
00:13:23You shouldn't have to cook for yourself.
00:13:25Mom, please.
00:13:26Honey, sit down.
00:13:31Hm.
00:13:32The doctor called?
00:13:40He says it's gotten worse.
00:13:41Hush, hush, hush, hush.
00:13:42Hush.
00:13:43None of that talk, okay?
00:13:45Mom, eat before your food gets cold.
00:13:48Hm.
00:13:56I'll be right back.
00:13:57It's time for the second date, darling.
00:14:06Are you ready?
00:14:09Yeah.
00:14:12Mom, I have to leave for work.
00:14:15I'll make it to go.
00:14:16Oh, where am I?
00:14:38Valentina.
00:14:39Blaine.
00:14:42Darling.
00:14:42What is this dreadful place?
00:14:44Do you intend to have me killed?
00:14:46No, not at all.
00:14:47This place is special.
00:14:50Follow me.
00:15:03How many more are?
00:15:04We're almost there.
00:15:05Come on.
00:15:05Wow.
00:15:21Wow.
00:15:31Did you look at that view?
00:15:32I bet you bring all your models up here.
00:15:37Just you, actually.
00:15:39I discovered this place after my father died.
00:15:43Your father died?
00:15:45Yeah.
00:15:46I've been thrown into the CEO position,
00:15:49and I'm a bit in over my head,
00:15:53so I never really get a chance to myself,
00:15:55except when I come here.
00:16:00I'm so sorry.
00:16:00My mom is sick.
00:16:11She needs experimental surgery.
00:16:17So I know it feels to
00:16:19want to get away.
00:16:22Yeah.
00:16:24I'm used to getting everything,
00:16:26but this is one thing
00:16:28that money can't buy.
00:16:32I'm so sorry about your mom.
00:16:34Thanks.
00:16:37She's all I've got.
00:16:39I don't want to say goodbye to her.
00:16:41Hey, who's out here?
00:16:56What's happening?
00:16:58Technically, we're not supposed to be up here.
00:17:00What?
00:17:01Run.
00:17:01Hey!
00:17:12No!
00:17:18What was that?
00:17:20That was fun.
00:17:21Did Calvin Klein take you on any dates that adventurous?
00:17:24No.
00:17:25I suppose not.
00:17:28I haven't felt this way
00:17:29in a really wrong time.
00:17:32I feel like
00:17:33I can be myself around you.
00:17:36I feel the same way?
00:17:39Will you be my girlfriend, Valentina?
00:17:41That's right.
00:17:41I'm supposed to be Valentina.
00:17:43I can't do this to him.
00:17:44But I need to pay for my mom's surgery.
00:17:53I'd love to.
00:17:58Well, well, well.
00:18:01Martina, what are you doing here?
00:18:02I heard you were actually acting like a big boy CEO.
00:18:07Had to see it for myself.
00:18:10Well, that blind date went so well the other night,
00:18:12and it got me thinking maybe grandfather was right.
00:18:15Is that so?
00:18:17Blaine's got himself a little girlfriend?
00:18:20That's right.
00:18:21Wow.
00:18:22What's she like?
00:18:23She's funny, mysterious, confident, hardworking, charitable.
00:18:29She's the whole package.
00:18:31Sounds like one that dad actually would have approved of.
00:18:34I'd love to meet her.
00:18:37Oh, sorry, Mr. Ellington.
00:18:39Is this about time?
00:18:40No, not at all.
00:18:41My sister just came to visit.
00:18:43Martina, this is my new assistant, Ariel.
00:18:47Martina, nice to meet you.
00:18:48Likewise.
00:18:50Glad to see my brother as someone to make sure this launch goes smoothly.
00:18:53Don't you worry.
00:18:54I got this.
00:18:56Well, after you lost the keys to the Maserati,
00:18:58I'm not so sure that you won't lose this new AI tech that we need.
00:19:01I didn't lose the keys to the Maserati,
00:19:03and don't you worry.
00:19:04I've got the codes right here on this drive,
00:19:08and I'm keeping it safe.
00:19:09Glad to hear you're doing that.
00:19:24I have wasted enough time.
00:19:28Now you know exactly where it is.
00:19:30Get it.
00:19:31All right, where's that drive?
00:19:47Are you kidding?
00:19:48There's nothing in here.
00:19:50They're coming in.
00:20:04Crap.
00:20:06How about we celebrate your China contract with a nice glass of whiskey?
00:20:09You don't twist my arm.
00:20:11You don't twist my arm.
00:20:12No, no, no.
00:20:21Oh, yeah.
00:20:26Sarah?
00:20:27Cheers.
00:20:27Don't you guys have that meeting with China right now?
00:20:33Right.
00:20:33Right.
00:20:33Right.
00:20:34After that.
00:20:35Yeah.
00:20:35That was close.
00:20:50Hey, hey, girlfriend.
00:20:52Can I ask your advice on something?
00:20:54Sure.
00:20:55What's going on?
00:20:55So I have this friend who is having boy problems.
00:20:59Aren't we all?
00:21:00So she has a crush on her boss, and she doesn't know what to do about it because of the whole
00:21:05workplace relationship thing.
00:21:06How did she find out I like Blaine?
00:21:08Wait.
00:21:09I don't like Blaine.
00:21:10But he deserves to know, though, right?
00:21:12You're going to tell him?
00:21:13I mean, I don't know.
00:21:14Because what if I tell Kurt I like him and he doesn't like me?
00:21:17And then it's so totally awkward, and so he fires me because it's so totally awkward.
00:21:21Wait.
00:21:22Do you like Kurt?
00:21:23I got to go.
00:21:25Wait.
00:21:26Ring, ring.
00:21:27Oh, I'm getting a call.
00:21:30Ring, ring.
00:21:31Ring, ring.
00:21:32Ring, ring.
00:21:34Ring, ring.
00:21:36Ariel.
00:21:37Yes, Mr. Ellington?
00:21:39I need your personal help.
00:21:41Well, I am your personal assistant.
00:21:43I'm your personal assistant.
00:21:53I've never gotten a girl a gift.
00:21:55Wow, really?
00:21:57Um, I mean, yeah.
00:21:59First girlfriend, first gift.
00:22:01Checks out.
00:22:03So, I need your help to figure out which you think a woman would prefer.
00:22:18Oh, my God.
00:22:20I'm going to be wearing that?
00:22:22Sorry.
00:22:23Uh, your girlfriend's going to be wearing that?
00:22:26Yeah.
00:22:27It's pretty nice, right?
00:22:29Well, I mean, it's option one.
00:22:32You think she'll like it?
00:22:34Um, well, what's your girlfriend like?
00:22:37What are her tastes?
00:22:40Um, sophisticated, generous, gorgeous.
00:22:45The whole world slows down whenever she walks into a room.
00:22:51I see.
00:22:54So, keep that in mind.
00:22:56Option two.
00:23:01And that's even more revealing than the first one.
00:23:04Yeah.
00:23:05This is big in Europe.
00:23:07Between you and me, I'm written for this guy.
00:23:09Mm-hmm.
00:23:10I see.
00:23:11Do you have anything more modest?
00:23:15Mm-hmm.
00:23:17Modest?
00:23:17Yeah.
00:23:18That seems to be the style I've been seeing these days.
00:23:23With the rich folk, at least.
00:23:26You know, now that you say it, I think I do have something.
00:23:29What do you think?
00:23:40I think she'd really like that.
00:23:42Can I have a margarita?
00:23:51You can't be serious, darling.
00:23:54She'll have a French 75 with Konya.
00:23:56Flora, what are you doing here?
00:23:59Making sure you look the part.
00:24:01You want to make the money for your dear mother, don't you?
00:24:04Yes, more than anything.
00:24:06Then you need to keep your eyes on the prize.
00:24:09We need to get our hands on that code fast.
00:24:12Once I do, I can fund your mother's surgery.
00:24:14But until then, we're in this together.
00:24:17Yes?
00:24:19Yeah.
00:24:21Excellent.
00:24:22Now, what's your game plan?
00:24:24Make him even more vulnerable and get him to tell me where the code is.
00:24:29And how do you suppose you'll do that?
00:24:32Um, be nice.
00:24:35Your ignorance is both cute and annoying.
00:24:43No.
00:24:44A man like Blaine Ellington is going to become vulnerable from two things.
00:24:50Drinking with him.
00:24:52And going to bed with him.
00:24:54Right.
00:24:56I can do that.
00:24:58I hope so.
00:25:00Because he's coming this way.
00:25:03Get the code soon, honey.
00:25:05For your mother.
00:25:08Okay?
00:25:11Oh!
00:25:12And darling, have fun.
00:25:19Valentina.
00:25:22How are you?
00:25:24Wonderful, love.
00:25:25I've been looking forward to this all day.
00:25:27Is that so?
00:25:29Indeed.
00:25:29Indeed.
00:25:30I was so distracted.
00:25:33It affected my croquet score.
00:25:34Oh, no.
00:25:36Distracted over a little of me.
00:25:37Yes.
00:25:38I simply must know everything about you.
00:25:41Well, what would you like to know?
00:25:44Everything.
00:25:46Well, I don't know about everything.
00:25:48It might take some time for me to open up.
00:25:51Well, maybe after a few drinks.
00:25:53Only if you can keep up.
00:25:56See, I don't really start talking until after a lot of drinking.
00:26:01Oh, no.
00:26:02Well, here goes nothing.
00:26:04Oh, man.
00:26:05Oh, man.
00:26:09Oh.
00:26:10Oh.
00:26:11Oh.
00:26:12That's really good.
00:26:14Let's stop.
00:26:15That's not in that.
00:26:17That's funny.
00:26:18Let's stop.
00:26:19You know, my sister is implying today that I should tell someone where my new AI code
00:26:30is because I forget stuff.
00:26:32And...
00:26:33Are you forgetful?
00:26:37I mean, yeah.
00:26:39Can you actually believe I lost the keys to a Maserati?
00:26:43Really?
00:26:44Yeah.
00:26:45It cost me $10,000 just to get them re-keyed, which is why I should probably tell someone
00:26:53in case I do forget.
00:26:56So, maybe I should tell you because you're so awesome and trustworthy.
00:27:01Well, if you'd like, go ahead.
00:27:04I'll tell you.
00:27:06But first...
00:27:08Boop.
00:27:11I'm going to hit the men's room.
00:27:14This is it.
00:27:18All I need to do is ask him where the code is, and my mission is over.
00:27:23Nothing can stop me now.
00:27:25Ariel?
00:27:26Except my ex-boyfriend.
00:27:31I don't know what you're talking about, darling.
00:27:33I don't know this...
00:27:36Ariel.
00:27:37No, no, no, no, no.
00:27:38You are definitely Ariel.
00:27:40Well, what are you doing in a place like this?
00:27:45You're poor.
00:27:46Fine.
00:27:47Please, just leave, Max.
00:27:49It's Maximilian now.
00:27:51Because I'm Max, and I make millions.
00:27:54Whatever.
00:27:55Please.
00:27:56I'm begging you.
00:27:57Look at you.
00:27:58You look so much better.
00:28:01You look...
00:28:02Oh, what's that word?
00:28:04Rich?
00:28:05Please.
00:28:06I don't know if you've been keeping up with my life lately, but I've become very rich.
00:28:11Yes.
00:28:12You've sent me 50 messages about it.
00:28:14I had to block your number.
00:28:15Oh.
00:28:16Yeah, that's right.
00:28:17Please, I'll do whatever you want, okay?
00:28:19I just...
00:28:20How about a kiss for old time's sake?
00:28:23You know, Ariel, sometimes I reminisce on our poor days together.
00:28:29This isn't happening.
00:28:31Do you not remember when we'd go and get Taco Tuesday at that Mexican restaurant and eat
00:28:37unlimited discount tacos?
00:28:39I'm very...
00:28:40Don't you have a girlfriend?
00:28:43Yes, he does.
00:28:44A situationship at best.
00:28:47Let go, Max.
00:28:48Nobody walks away from Maximilian Fletcher.
00:28:51Get off of it.
00:28:53Blaine Ellington?
00:28:57Max Fletcher.
00:28:58Maximilian?
00:29:00What are you doing with that peasant?
00:29:02That's my girlfriend you're talking about.
00:29:05Blaine Ellington.
00:29:06Getting my sloppy seconds.
00:29:22This isn't over.
00:29:23Come on, Regina.
00:29:31Just stay away from my man, skink.
00:29:35He's actively trying to.
00:29:39Are you okay?
00:29:40Yeah, I think so.
00:29:42We're getting it out of here.
00:29:44This isn't good.
00:29:45Care to explain this?
00:29:54I assume the article does a good job.
00:29:59Getting into a physical altercation in a bar?
00:30:03What are you, a child?
00:30:04What are you, a child?
00:30:06I'm not a child.
00:30:07But he started it.
00:30:08Well, I don't care who started it.
00:30:11Ellington is a company based in family values.
00:30:15I was out with my girlfriend trying to uphold those family values.
00:30:20No, no, no, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't play the girlfriend card, okay?
00:30:23The onus is you on this, pal.
00:30:24Well, you know, maybe, maybe, maybe your sister was right.
00:30:29Maybe you're too much of a risk, even though you say you've settled down.
00:30:34Either way, I just hope all this boils over next time we talk.
00:30:37What would your father think?
00:30:57On easy lies the head that wears a crown.
00:31:01What is that?
00:31:02Some family motto I'm not aware of?
00:31:04It's Shakespeare, you idiot.
00:31:06Ah.
00:31:07What are you doing here?
00:31:08You don't want any of this.
00:31:10You don't know what I want.
00:31:13Uh, booze and bimbos?
00:31:16Or does page one of the paper say something different?
00:31:18She's not a bimbo.
00:31:21Then don't treat her like one.
00:31:24Treat her like dad treated mom.
00:31:30How do you mean?
00:31:32Bring her completely into your life.
00:31:35Let her know everything about you.
00:31:37I'm trying to.
00:31:39I'm trying to.
00:31:39Just last night, we were sharing everything with each other.
00:31:42Who can you share more?
00:31:44Behind most men's success is a strong woman.
00:31:47I will.
00:31:49I'm going to get close to this woman.
00:31:51You'll see.
00:31:52Hmm.
00:31:53And you will be like two lovely berries molded onto one stem.
00:31:58Shakespeare.
00:31:58Yeah?
00:31:59Ow.
00:31:59Martina, how are you?
00:32:15How am I?
00:32:17Yeah.
00:32:18How are you?
00:32:19I am annoyed.
00:32:20Time is running out, understand?
00:32:22Mm-hmm.
00:32:23We chose you because we thought you could get the job done.
00:32:26But now I'm not so sure.
00:32:29Wait.
00:32:31Oh my God, do you have feelings for him?
00:32:33What?
00:32:34No.
00:32:35I hope not.
00:32:36Because you have four days to get that code?
00:32:39Or you can say bye to Mommy.
00:32:40Other than that.
00:32:44I am fine.
00:32:45Thanks for asking.
00:32:57Happy hump day, bestie!
00:32:59It's Tuesday, Hannah.
00:33:01Oh, right.
00:33:03Hey, how's your guy trouble coming?
00:33:04Better.
00:33:06And worse.
00:33:08That sounds super complicated.
00:33:10You have no idea.
00:33:12Hey, are you?
00:33:13Can you come in here?
00:33:14I'll be right there.
00:33:16Good thing you've got work to distract you.
00:33:18Good thing.
00:33:25You have the file for the new China branch?
00:33:28Yeah.
00:33:37Long night.
00:33:40You know what?
00:33:43Let's forget about the file.
00:33:54Let's just close our eyes for, um, ten minutes.
00:33:58That's an order.
00:34:05Okay.
00:34:07That's an order.
00:34:08Okay.
00:34:16This is nice.
00:34:19Yeah.
00:34:21It should be like an everyday thing.
00:34:24Mm-hmm.
00:34:25Mm-hmm.
00:34:29Good morning.
00:34:30Another beautiful day in Ellington.
00:34:31Let's get it.
00:34:32Woo!
00:34:33Oh, Hannah.
00:34:38Well, I guess that's over.
00:34:43Um.
00:34:44Well, everything should be there.
00:34:46I can't even concentrate on work right now.
00:34:52Oh?
00:34:52Why?
00:34:53Well, I don't know if you heard, but...
00:34:57Oh, my.
00:35:00That's, uh, quite a scene.
00:35:01Well, I'm glad you weren't there.
00:35:03I can imagine.
00:35:06Yeah, I just...
00:35:08I hope my girlfriend doesn't think that that's my kind of lifestyle.
00:35:13You should just talk to her.
00:35:15And be honest.
00:35:16Yeah.
00:35:18I'm gonna call her.
00:35:19What?
00:35:22Yeah, can you be in the room when I do it?
00:35:25Uh, you want me in the room?
00:35:27Yeah.
00:35:28Maybe you could, you know, listen to her voice and read her.
00:35:32Tell me if she sounds upset.
00:35:35Uh, I don't know if I feel comfortable.
00:35:39Oh, gosh.
00:35:39She makes me so nervous.
00:35:41I'm sure you make her nervous, too.
00:35:44Shit, shit, shit.
00:35:45Uh-oh.
00:35:47Uh-oh.
00:35:49Think, Ariel.
00:35:50Think.
00:35:51Uh, I'm gonna be sick.
00:35:53Uh, bathroom.
00:35:57Hello, darling.
00:36:02Hey, Valentina.
00:36:05How are you?
00:36:07Thriving, my dear.
00:36:08How are you feeling?
00:36:10A little banged up, but I've been worse.
00:36:14You should have been with me in my partying days in Ibiza.
00:36:17I was an absolute heathen.
00:36:24Well, I'm glad to hear you're feeling all right.
00:36:27Uh, I was worried.
00:36:32No need, darling.
00:36:33I'm actually at the spa right now.
00:36:37I wanted to know if I get to see you again.
00:36:41You will.
00:36:43Very soon.
00:36:44Uh, sorry.
00:36:53Can I help you?
00:36:54I couldn't hear you.
00:36:55It kind of sounded like...
00:36:57Uh, sorry.
00:36:58Eduardo is calling me for my hot stone massage.
00:37:02Must be going.
00:37:04Okay.
00:37:04Uh, sure.
00:37:06See you.
00:37:06Ta-ta!
00:37:07Community theater.
00:37:15Hmm.
00:37:16Character.
00:37:18I'm rehearsing.
00:37:20Murder mystery.
00:37:23I'll, uh, send you the dates.
00:37:26I'm not in the theater.
00:37:29That's fair.
00:37:30Mom, I'm home.
00:37:47Hi, honey.
00:37:48How was your day?
00:37:48It was not boring.
00:37:54How was yours?
00:37:56It was wonderful.
00:37:58I did laundry, watched some soaps.
00:38:02Um, what are you cooking?
00:38:04I told you I was going to cook tonight.
00:38:06Well, you weren't home yet, and I wanted to go ahead and get started so your co-worker could have some, too.
00:38:11My co-worker?
00:38:14Hello, darling.
00:38:15Flora, what are you doing here?
00:38:25I was going to call you about a few work questions, but I was, uh, in the neighborhood, and thought I'd drop in.
00:38:34Flora mentioned that you got a job promotion.
00:38:37You didn't say anything about a job promotion.
00:38:39I guess it slipped my mind.
00:38:41Well, you two don't mind me.
00:38:45Go ahead and have your work talk.
00:38:46Dinner will be ready soon.
00:38:56What are you doing here?
00:39:00Checking in to see what progress was made last night.
00:39:03I, um, I got close to finding out where he hit the drive, but I, um...
00:39:08But close doesn't pay the bills, does it?
00:39:11I'll get you the drive soon, I promise.
00:39:14Well, it sounds like the clock is ticking fast.
00:39:18You're not getting attached.
00:39:20What?
00:39:21No.
00:39:21Of course not.
00:39:23Good.
00:39:24I was worried you were developing feelings for the man.
00:39:29Dinner's ready.
00:39:30Oh.
00:39:31Deeply sorry, darling.
00:39:33Urgent business.
00:39:34Must be taking off.
00:39:35Oh, um, okay, well, it was nice meeting you.
00:39:38You, you too, darling.
00:39:40Mwah.
00:39:45Tick tock.
00:39:45All right.
00:39:58I need ways to fix my image after that bar scandal.
00:40:02Any ideas?
00:40:05Inner rehab.
00:40:06Too tacky.
00:40:07Go volunteer in a third world country?
00:40:11Mm, too obvious.
00:40:13Record an apology video for social media and post it there.
00:40:16Too cringe.
00:40:21Adopt an orphan.
00:40:23Now that is something.
00:40:25Ariel.
00:40:25How good are you at raising kids?
00:40:27Um, let's think of other options.
00:40:29What about a charity ball?
00:40:34Yes.
00:40:34That's it.
00:40:35That's the one.
00:40:36I like that.
00:40:37I like it a lot.
00:40:39Isn't she good?
00:40:40Phenomenal.
00:40:42Well, really, we wouldn't be here had I not appointed her as your assistant.
00:40:45So, really, this kind of all comes back to...
00:40:48Got it.
00:40:49Wait.
00:40:50What charity would it be for?
00:40:52How about unknown disorders and illnesses?
00:40:55I'd love that.
00:40:56Let's get it rolling.
00:40:58I'll start right away.
00:40:59Ariel.
00:41:01You've become an integral part of our company, and I want to have you seated at our VIP table.
00:41:07Oh, my gosh.
00:41:08I'm honored.
00:41:09Me, my family, Kurt, my girlfriend Valentina, and you.
00:41:14Good job, Ariel.
00:41:21Let's see how it looks.
00:41:22Come out.
00:41:22It fits perfectly, darling.
00:41:31Wow.
00:41:32Stunning.
00:41:36Next, I'll have to get you a dress.
00:41:39A dress?
00:41:40What's the occasion?
00:41:41Well, I'm hosting this charity ball, and I would love for you to be my date.
00:41:49I love a good ball.
00:41:51But I must check my schedule, darling.
00:41:55Is this for that computer thingy you were talking about the other day?
00:41:58My new AI tech is going to revolutionize the world.
00:42:03Ah, yes.
00:42:06We got interrupted.
00:42:07You were going to tell me something important.
00:42:10What were you going to say?
00:42:13It's not really that necessary.
00:42:17You don't trust me?
00:42:19I do.
00:42:20This is my first major launch as Ellington CEO, and I just want it to go well.
00:42:26But I thought I was special.
00:42:30You are.
00:42:31I just...
00:42:32Well, you know, if you don't trust me...
00:42:35Wait.
00:42:35So you do trust me?
00:42:43Mm-hmm.
00:42:52So Blaine's going to tell me the super special secret?
00:42:58Mm-hmm.
00:43:00Where is it?
00:43:02It's here.
00:43:03In the mansion.
00:43:05It's...
00:43:06It's...
00:43:07It's...
00:43:08It's here.
00:43:15Mm-hmm.
00:43:23We're in the mansion.
00:43:26It's...
00:43:27It's...
00:43:28Yeah.
00:43:35Now?
00:43:38Okay.
00:43:40I'll be there.
00:43:43No, no, no.
00:43:47Where are you going, darling?
00:43:49They need me to be on this call with China, so...
00:43:52I have to leave.
00:43:54You have to leave right now, darling?
00:43:56Yeah.
00:43:57Now.
00:43:59I'm sorry.
00:44:01Pick this back up again soon, huh?
00:44:04Yeah.
00:44:07Martina was right about you.
00:44:09I should start sharing more with you.
00:44:11You have to leave.
00:44:13They're running.
00:44:14That's enough.
00:44:18Ow.
00:44:23I should.
00:44:26Just.
00:44:29That's enough.
00:44:30I should have...
00:44:32I should have...
00:44:32that's enough.
00:44:33Did you get it?
00:44:44The code is in Blaine's mansion.
00:44:47Excellent, darling.
00:44:48Excellent.
00:45:03Max, what are you doing here?
00:45:15What the hell are you doing here, Ariel?
00:45:17Or should I say, Valentina Kingsley?
00:45:21You wouldn't understand.
00:45:23Oh, I understand.
00:45:24You're acting like somebody else to take advantage of your rich boss, hmm?
00:45:29No, I'm not.
00:45:30You know, I have the responsibility to tell your little hotshot boyfriend who you really are.
00:45:37It's only the right thing to do.
00:45:40Please don't.
00:45:41You don't know what I'm doing.
00:45:42Oh, you'll lose your job?
00:45:44Your reputation?
00:45:47Oh, once word gets out, nobody will want you?
00:45:50What do you want, Max?
00:45:51I just want a little arrangement.
00:45:56I'd rather not.
00:45:57Ariel, you really do not want to make me angry.
00:46:02Did you just come here to hurt me?
00:46:05Oh, sweetheart, I don't want to hurt you.
00:46:08I want to destroy you.
00:46:11You have 24 hours to end this charade on your own.
00:46:16If by tomorrow, I see little Valentina Kingsley running around town, I'll do it for you.
00:46:25You seem extra happy today.
00:46:43I feel like Valentina and I, we got on a whole nother level last night.
00:46:48Wow, that's awesome, man.
00:46:50I'm so happy for you.
00:46:51Hi, Mr. Lington.
00:46:52Hi, Kurt.
00:46:53Hi, Anna.
00:46:54Yeah, I feel like she's the one, Kurt.
00:46:59Kurt?
00:47:00Sorry, what were we talking about?
00:47:06Hi, Ariel.
00:47:07You all right?
00:47:09Yeah, I'm all right.
00:47:12I actually had an idea about the Cherry Bowl.
00:47:14While we keep reaching out to all of these extravagant venues for their availability.
00:47:20I was thinking we could host it ourselves.
00:47:24Where?
00:47:25I was thinking your house.
00:47:27Uh, I don't really like having people over at my house.
00:47:37Well, if we hosted ourselves, it seems like a more intimate event.
00:47:42And then we could have it as soon as this weekend.
00:47:44Yeah, that makes sense.
00:47:48Okay.
00:47:49Let's do it.
00:47:50Great.
00:47:51I'll send out the invitations.
00:47:56She really knows his company, inside and out.
00:47:58What do you know about Ariel?
00:48:03What do you want to know?
00:48:04Here you go, Mom.
00:48:19I'm sorry I couldn't stay awake for the movie.
00:48:22I'm just so sleepy.
00:48:23That's okay.
00:48:25We can watch it next weekend.
00:48:26Um, sweetie, you should be going out with your friends on a Saturday night.
00:48:31Mom, you are my friend.
00:48:33People your age, who you can be out dancing with, flirting with boys.
00:48:40I actually kind of have met this one boy.
00:48:43What?
00:48:44What's he like?
00:48:46It's complicated.
00:48:48Honey, you just need to follow your heart.
00:48:52Yeah, he's kind of sweet.
00:48:56Oh, sweetie, I'm fine.
00:49:04I just need some rest.
00:49:08Hmm.
00:49:09And then after your speech, we're going to dance the night away.
00:49:30I'm dreading giving this speech.
00:49:32I guess I'll just picture everyone wearing their underwear and I'll be fine, right?
00:49:35I always thought that was a little pervy, but I promise you're going to be amazing.
00:49:44Thank you so much for helping with this.
00:49:47This charity ball idea was genius.
00:49:50I need to make it up to you at some point.
00:49:53I was just doing my job, Mr. Ellington.
00:49:55Well, I should get going.
00:50:00Wait, um, I should probably call Valentina, right?
00:50:04Make sure the dress fits.
00:50:08I'm sure she'd appreciate that.
00:50:10All right.
00:50:11Good night.
00:50:11Good night.
00:50:11Hello, darling.
00:50:26I just wanted to make sure the dress fit.
00:50:29It's perfect.
00:50:30I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
00:50:33I can't wait either, darling.
00:50:36Good night.
00:50:36Good night.
00:50:36Good night.
00:50:36Good night.
00:50:41Good night.
00:51:12Listen, random.
00:51:14Does Hannah have a boyfriend?
00:51:17I don't think so.
00:51:20Do you like her?
00:51:22No.
00:51:23No.
00:51:23No.
00:51:24No.
00:51:24No.
00:51:25I'm just trying to make friendly conversation.
00:51:29Yeah.
00:51:31We need more balloons in the dining room.
00:51:35Oh.
00:51:37You're still here.
00:51:38Yeah.
00:51:39Uh, listen.
00:51:40Listen, if someone were to ask Hannah to dance, what do you think the chances are that she
00:51:48would say yes?
00:51:51Probably good.
00:51:53Are you going to ask her to dance?
00:51:55No.
00:51:55No.
00:51:56No, no, no, no, no.
00:51:57No.
00:51:57I'm just, um, a fan of, of wild, hypothetical scenarios.
00:52:03That one just sprung to mind.
00:52:05Mm-hmm.
00:52:06Okay.
00:52:08Yep.
00:52:09Um, well, I'm, I'm going to go help Blaine practice his speech.
00:52:18So I'm going to do that right now.
00:52:22I will see you later.
00:52:23All right.
00:52:24See ya.
00:52:24And you must be Ariel.
00:52:32Yes.
00:52:32Hi.
00:52:35Hmm.
00:52:36You know, my grandson has spoken very fondly of you.
00:52:39He has?
00:52:40Oh, yes, yes.
00:52:41In fact, he says that, well, this whole thing was your idea.
00:52:46I suppose so.
00:52:48Wonderful.
00:52:50Kind of reminds me of something Blaine's father would have done if he were in Blaine's situation.
00:52:56Wow.
00:52:56That's such an honor.
00:52:58I heard he was a great man.
00:53:00He was a great man.
00:53:03Martina.
00:53:04Have you had the pleasure of meeting Blaine's assistant, Ariel?
00:53:08Yes, briefly.
00:53:09She's really helped Blaine become quite an impressive CEO.
00:53:13Yes, yes, she has.
00:53:14In fact, I can, uh, I can see her playing a bigger role than Ellington, if she keeps it up.
00:53:21Why wait?
00:53:22She could be a part of something huge tonight.
00:53:24Really?
00:53:25I think so.
00:53:27Don't you, Ariel?
00:53:29Uh, huh?
00:53:31Amazing.
00:53:33Well, I can't wait.
00:53:39Me either.
00:53:44I can't wait.
00:54:01I can't wait.
00:54:02I can't wait.
00:54:04I can't wait.
00:54:07Ariel
00:54:19Blaine
00:54:21There you are
00:54:22I've been looking everywhere for you
00:54:23Here I am
00:54:24Have you seen Valentina?
00:54:27No, I don't think so
00:54:28About your height, flowy hair, no glasses
00:54:32Um, no
00:54:34No, I don't think so
00:54:35In fact
00:54:37What?
00:54:39Nothing, it's ridiculous
00:54:41I better say hi to those guests
00:54:44But if you could find her for me
00:54:45That would be great
00:54:47I'll get right on that
00:54:48Thank you, bye
00:54:50Just go out there and hype Blaine up
00:55:00So he can deliver his speech
00:55:02Then we're back to finding the drive
00:55:04Okay
00:55:05He can do this
00:55:08Oh, hi Ariel
00:55:11Uh, you must be mistaken, love
00:55:16I don't know this Ariel you speak of
00:55:19Yeah, okay
00:55:21Ariel
00:55:22No, seriously
00:55:24My name is Valentina Kingsley
00:55:27And I'm a very wealthy socialite
00:55:28Oh, I get it
00:55:31It's like one of those improv games
00:55:33Or something
00:55:34No, no, no
00:55:35No game
00:55:36My name is
00:55:37Who else should I be?
00:55:40Just be yourself
00:55:41I'm the queen of England
00:55:44You can really tell it's me?
00:55:47Well, yeah
00:55:48But, I mean
00:55:50I can be very observant
00:55:51Really?
00:55:53Mm-hmm
00:55:53Okay, well
00:55:55Hannah
00:55:55It's very important
00:55:56That this stays between us
00:55:57Okay
00:55:59Can I ask why?
00:56:01Well, it's really complicated
00:56:03Um
00:56:04But you have to promise me
00:56:06You won't tell anybody about this
00:56:07Can we make it a pinky promise?
00:56:11Yeah, sure
00:56:12Aw
00:56:13Well, good luck with whatever this is
00:56:17Yeah, thanks
00:56:21I'm gonna need it
00:56:42Ah, there you are, darling
00:56:45Ah, Valentina
00:56:46I'm so glad to see you
00:56:47Look at this place
00:56:49I haven't seen a ball as elegant as this
00:56:51Since the king of Spain's birthday
00:56:53I'm glad it lives up to your approval
00:56:55Of course
00:56:56You're doing a speech, I see
00:56:58Well, I'm not much of a speech giver
00:57:01They're gonna eat you up, darling
00:57:03You make me feel so confident
00:57:06I need to be looking at you
00:57:09When I give my speech
00:57:10Of course
00:57:17Okay, perfect
00:57:19Well, I saw a fellow philanthropist outside
00:57:22I must go speak with her
00:57:23Ah, Valentina
00:57:24I was thinking
00:57:25Maybe tonight
00:57:28I could show you
00:57:29The AI code
00:57:30Yes
00:57:33I would love to see what you've been working on
00:57:36Great
00:57:36Where would this be taking place?
00:57:39In the study, or?
00:57:41Upstairs
00:57:42Hidden
00:57:42In a very high-tech safe
00:57:44Ah
00:57:46I see
00:57:47You actually inspired my security team
00:57:51To create a new hiding space for it
00:57:53What the heck did I say?
00:57:57I'll give you a hint
00:57:57If you were to look for it
00:57:59If you were to look for it
00:57:59You'd be staring at the most beautiful thing in the world
00:58:02I'll let you get back to socializing
00:58:06Good luck, darling
00:58:09Thank you
00:58:10Excuse me
00:58:34What are you doing in here?
00:58:35Excuse me
00:58:42What are you doing in here?
00:58:44Um
00:58:45And who are you?
00:58:47Oh
00:58:48Um
00:58:48Uh
00:58:49Um
00:58:50I
00:58:51I
00:58:51Um
00:58:52You look lost
00:58:54I am, darling
00:58:57I am lost
00:58:58I've been to a lot of mansions
00:59:00But this one is big
00:59:03Grandfather
00:59:05Yes
00:59:05This is Valentina Kingsley
00:59:07Blaine's new girlfriend
00:59:08Oh, yes, yes
00:59:12From the, uh
00:59:12Front page of the
00:59:13The Times
00:59:14Yes, I've heard a lot about you
00:59:15I hope it was all good things
00:59:18Well
00:59:18I haven't seen him smile quite as much as he does now
00:59:22Since his father passed
00:59:24And I trust that Blaine is, uh
00:59:27Treating you
00:59:28Respectfully
00:59:30Like a lady
00:59:31He is
00:59:32Well, it was a good thing that we were up here to find you
00:59:35If it had been during Blaine's speech
00:59:38No one would know you're here
00:59:40Right
00:59:42Good thing
00:59:44Shall we return to the party?
00:59:47Yes, we shall
00:59:48Very nice meeting you, Miss Kingsley
00:59:51You too, sir
01:00:14You seem quiet
01:00:15Is everything all right?
01:00:17Everything's fine, darling
01:00:18Hey, Valentina
01:00:20I have a girl question
01:00:23For you
01:00:24Oh, my God
01:00:28For the love of God
01:00:29You clearly have a crush on Hannah
01:00:31Just ask her to dance
01:00:32You just met me
01:00:34You can already tell
01:00:35Yes
01:00:36You read me like a book
01:00:38I see what Blaine sees in you
01:00:40You're really inquisitive
01:00:42In fact
01:00:43I'll go butter her up for you
01:00:45Would you?
01:00:47That would be great
01:00:48Dude
01:00:50Hannah
01:00:54I need a favor
01:00:55Anything
01:00:56When Blaine is giving his speech
01:00:58I'm gonna step away
01:00:59If anyone asks
01:01:01I'm not feeling well
01:01:02And Ariel
01:01:03Is going to help Valentina
01:01:05Get some medicine
01:01:06Got it
01:01:07Oh
01:01:10And Kurt's gonna ask you to dance
01:01:12Really?
01:01:13Sorry
01:01:14When?
01:01:16Tonight
01:01:17Oh, right
01:01:18It's a ball
01:01:18It's time, brother
01:01:40You ready?
01:01:41As ready as I'll ever be
01:01:42Thank you
01:01:47For coming tonight
01:01:49It means a lot
01:01:50Of course
01:01:52You're gonna be amazing
01:01:54Ladies and gentlemen
01:02:01I want to thank you all so much
01:02:03For coming out here tonight
01:02:04It is my great honor
01:02:07And privilege
01:02:08To introduce my good friend
01:02:09Your CEO
01:02:11Of Ellington Incorporated
01:02:13Mr. Blaine Ellington
01:02:17Good evening, everyone
01:02:21I want to
01:02:23Before we get started
01:02:25Thank two people
01:02:26Who, without their help
01:02:28None of this
01:02:29Would have happened tonight
01:02:29My assistant Ariel
01:02:32And my girlfriend
01:02:33Valentina
01:02:34Not sure where they are
01:02:39Right now
01:02:40But
01:02:40I want to thank them
01:02:42For having my back
01:02:43Hi, Anna
01:02:49Oh, hi
01:02:51You haven't seen Valentina
01:02:53Around, have you?
01:02:54I wanted to try to find her
01:02:56So she can watch
01:02:56Blaine's speech
01:02:57Valentina is sick
01:03:00And Ariel was helping her
01:03:02Get medicine
01:03:02Oh, okay
01:03:04Um, you look
01:03:08You look really pretty
01:03:09By the way
01:03:10Thanks
01:03:11You look really pretty, too
01:03:14Thank you
01:03:16Alright, time to find this code
01:03:38Blaine mentioned something
01:03:58I said
01:03:59The heck did I say
01:04:01The paintings
01:04:05So
01:04:20Tonight
01:04:21I'm pledging
01:04:23Ten million dollars
01:04:24To help research cures
01:04:26For illnesses
01:04:27And disorders unknown
01:04:28Thank you all for coming
01:04:30I hope to see you
01:04:32On the dance floor
01:04:32I'm sorry, Mom
01:04:54I failed you
01:04:56I failed you
01:04:57I failed you
01:04:58I failed you
01:04:59I failed you
01:05:00I failed you
01:05:01I failed you
01:05:02I failed you
01:05:03I failed you
01:05:04I failed you
01:05:05I failed you
01:05:06I failed you
01:05:07I failed you
01:05:08I failed you
01:05:09I failed you
01:05:10I failed you
01:05:11I failed you
01:05:12I failed you
01:05:13I failed you
01:05:14I failed you
01:05:15I failed you
01:05:16I failed you
01:05:17I failed you
01:05:18I failed you
01:05:19I failed you
01:05:20I failed you
01:05:21I failed you
01:05:22I failed you
01:05:23I failed you
01:05:24I failed you
01:05:25I'll give you hints. If you were to look for it, you'd be staring at the most beautiful thing in the world.
01:05:35He wasn't talking about the painting.
01:05:40He was talking about me.
01:05:55To be continued.
01:06:25Okay.
01:06:36Think Ariel.
01:06:49What could the numbers be?
01:06:51It couldn't be our first date, could it?
01:06:55I've got the code.
01:07:21Excellent, darling.
01:07:23I'll give it to you after the ball.
01:07:25Or you could give it to me now.
01:07:29Flora?
01:07:34What are you doing here?
01:07:36I have a way of being places I'm not supposed to be.
01:07:40Just like you, apparently.
01:07:44The code, darling.
01:07:46The future in the palm of my hand.
01:07:56I was beginning to think you didn't have it in you.
01:07:59Blaine's a good man.
01:08:01How awful.
01:08:03He's rich, darling. He'll get over it.
01:08:05My mom?
01:08:07And her surgery?
01:08:09I've been accused of many things.
01:08:11But I always keep my word.
01:08:15Now, go and celebrate.
01:08:16You deserve it, darling.
01:08:17You deserve it, darling.
01:08:19You deserve it.
01:08:20I don't think I'm gonna do this.
01:08:21But I don't think I'm gonna do this.
01:08:25You deserve it.
01:08:27What do you think?
01:08:29Balancina, hi darling, there you are, how are you feeling, stronger than the rains in
01:08:51the Amazon darling, excellent, care to dance, certainly
01:08:56well, well, well, well, look at the happy couple
01:09:06how did you get in, oh I have my ways, we lied about our names on the guest list, anyway
01:09:18I just came here to congratulate you on your little events, you need to leave, actually
01:09:27I don't think I do, because I don't think you know who your little girlfriend is, she's
01:09:33Valentina Kingsley, no, no, no, there is no Valentina Kingsley, what, if only your little
01:09:42assistant had assisted you in researching her, you know it's funny, I haven't actually seen
01:09:49her all night, Blaine, don't listen to him, what is he talking about, yeah, she may have
01:09:57fooled everyone in here, but an ex-boyfriend never forgets a butt, Ariel?
01:10:16this whole time, you've been Valentina?
01:10:32that's right, this whole time, you pretended to care about me, but you're just a liar
01:10:39and worse, she's poor, why? yes, Ariel, but why?
01:10:49I'm so sorry, Ariel, Ariel, wait, how embarrassing, you know, I looked into you, you're in so much
01:11:02debt that it's surprising that you can even rent the Lambo that you drove here, how preposterous
01:11:08guys, if anybody looks into that, it will be a complete waste of time
01:11:11ew, you're poor?
01:11:16Regina!
01:11:20you're my hero
01:11:23thanks, sometimes I just gotta tell him, you know
01:11:28Ariel!
01:11:38what are you smiling about?
01:11:43I mean, come on, this proves it, right?
01:11:46he's a joke
01:11:48no, he's your brother, Martina
01:11:51he's a liability, Richard
01:11:53and you are giving him the company with the luxury of not having to deal with this shit show
01:11:57because you won't be alive much longer
01:11:59oh, well, don't bet on that
01:12:01you know, you've got a lot of nerve
01:12:03talking to me like this, kid
01:12:05you've got a lot of nerve
01:12:08letting the ship go down
01:12:09when the lifeboat is right in front of you
01:12:11I should be running this company
01:12:13or
01:12:15is this what success looks like to you?
01:12:21look, I'm not poor
01:12:23I don't want to hear it
01:12:24I do not want to hear it
01:12:26I promise you
01:12:26you lied to me
01:12:27not only did you lie to me
01:12:28but you embarrassed me
01:12:29no, I didn't
01:12:30that is fair
01:12:31come on
01:12:31come on
01:12:32come on
01:12:33come on
01:12:34come on
01:12:34come on
01:12:35come on
01:12:35Regina!
01:12:37Regina!
01:12:38oh
01:12:39oh
01:12:40oh
01:12:41oh
01:12:42oh
01:12:43oh
01:12:44oh
01:12:45oh
01:12:46oh
01:12:47oh
01:12:48oh
01:12:49oh
01:12:50oh
01:12:51oh
01:12:52oh
01:12:53oh
01:12:54oh
01:12:55oh
01:12:56oh
01:12:56that was a disaster
01:13:03I just
01:13:06don't understand
01:13:07why would she go through all that?
01:13:11I don't know
01:13:11but
01:13:13these scandals are exhausting
01:13:15yeah
01:13:17I don't think I'll be dating anytime soon
01:13:20right
01:13:23I got a lot to think about
01:13:28what do you mean?
01:13:29I mean
01:13:31I mean
01:13:31we may have to take the company in a complete different direction for it to gain back the public's trust
01:13:36you can't be serious
01:13:38you can't be serious
01:13:39huh
01:13:40something better happen soon or
01:13:45I guess much worse
01:13:48did she want anything from you?
01:13:52I don't know, Martina
01:13:54nothing valuable?
01:13:55Martina
01:13:56Martina
01:13:56I said I don't
01:13:57Martina
01:13:57I said I don't
01:14:00I said I do
01:14:02I think I'm sorry
01:14:03I don't know
01:14:03what do you mean?
01:14:05I don't know
01:14:05I don't know
01:14:05I don't know
01:14:06I don't know
01:14:06I'm gonna need to
01:14:06win
01:14:07no
01:14:08no
01:14:12I don't know
01:14:12Ariel, baby, oh, you look like you had a rough night, it was a disaster really, I feel awful,
01:14:41oh, I'm so sorry to hear that baby, thanks mom, well, I have something to tell you,
01:14:50Dr. Westfall calls, are you okay, what's going on, he said, that anonymous donor sent in the funds for
01:14:59me to have my operation, what, I'm scheduled for surgery on Tuesday, my god, oh, mom, I'm so happy,
01:15:11I think this calls for my famous chocolate cake, okay, I agree,
01:15:16I think this calls for my famous chocolate cake, okay, I agree,
01:15:16I agree,
01:15:41It's time to celebrate, to the future, darling, drink, you've worked much too hard not to revel in your victory,
01:16:07there it is, doesn't our little prize look nice, people walk in and out of my office having no idea
01:16:20what's in the room with them, of course I won't be able to enjoy too much longer since my programmer
01:16:27is going to pick it up tonight, I guess I just feel bad, to get what you want in life sometimes you
01:16:33have to do bold things, break the rules a little, I guess, ask any CEO and they'll agree, including
01:16:44your little boy toy, Blaine would never do anything like that, well, anyway, speaking of money, let's get
01:16:53that surgery paid for, shall we, what, all I need is your wiring info and I can send it on over,
01:17:01I trust that the original estimate hasn't changed, I'm sorry, you haven't paid for the surgery yet,
01:17:08no, that's why we're here, isn't it, darling,
01:17:38all right, one more drink and we'll start packing up my things, deal, one more,
01:17:53Anna, hi Mr. Ellington, may I come in? Sure, come on in, hi cutie,
01:18:02care for a drink? Oh no, I stopped drinking on the job ages ago, wait, what was that? Mr. Ellington,
01:18:08I have a delivery for you. From who? Ariel. From who? Ariel. I don't want it, take it back. She said you
01:18:23might say that, but she said that it was very, very important. How important? I don't know, but she did
01:18:31say that it was something so important that she only trusted me to deliver it, so it must be a big deal.
01:18:38Oh my god. Oh my god. Ew, what's happening? What's going on? What does this mean?
01:19:06Oh, Flora? Yes, darling? Uh, your appointment had to leave early. I asked if they wanted to
01:19:21schedule, but they said no. I didn't have any appointments scheduled for today. What was the name?
01:19:27Valentina Kingsley?
01:19:39You're rich. You'll get over it, darling.
01:19:55Oh, what's going on? What does this mean?
01:20:11Thank you for everything.
01:20:23Hannah, did you want to help me with that, uh, that one, the thing?
01:20:27Yes, yes. Let's, uh, let's do that.
01:20:34Can you please get the hell out of my seat?
01:20:41Blaine, there's no easy way for me to say this,
01:20:45Blaine, there's no easy way for me to say this, but it's time, but it's time, but it's time,
01:20:58to celebrate.
01:21:10You are going to regret this. I promise you that.
01:21:17Jeez, what did you do?
01:21:19I don't know, girl, but the way she wears that dress, she can step on me any day.
01:21:27See, I knew you could do it. I knew it.
01:21:31You know, your dad would be so proud of you.
01:21:35Dr. Westfall.
01:21:47Oh, hi, Ariel.
01:21:48Is surgery over? How did it go?
01:21:50Yes, we just finished. Um, there were complications.
01:21:53Complications?
01:21:53Yes, but we were able to work through them, and your mother's going to be just fine.
01:21:59Really?
01:22:00Yeah, really, yes. In fact, they're wheeling her back into her room right now.
01:22:04She's going to need to rest for a few hours, but when she wakes up,
01:22:07she's going to feel better than she has in a long time.
01:22:10I can't thank you enough.
01:22:11I'm happy to help.
01:22:34Come in, come in. Welcome.
01:22:52Ariel.
01:23:01Mom, why didn't you hang out of bed? The doctor said to stay in after surgery.
01:23:07I know, I know, but I saw this cute guy through the window, and I got kind of excited.
01:23:15Are you hungry, thirsty?
01:23:17No, thank you, but thank you.
01:23:18Oh, thank you. Sit down, make yourself comfortable.
01:23:22Mom, do you mind giving us some privacy?
01:23:25Oh, of course. Um, I'll just be right over here, don't mind me.
01:23:39I'm so, so sorry.
01:23:43I, uh, I understand why you did it.
01:23:49And you gave me the drive back, so there's no need to apologize.
01:23:52Thank you for everything. I don't even know where to start.
01:24:01I'm not looking for an apology.
01:24:04You're not?
01:24:05No.
01:24:07See, I'm still CEO, and I need an assistant.
01:24:11And you're kind of the best in town.
01:24:14I accept.
01:24:18And, uh, you're still looking for a girlfriend?
01:24:25Well, if you're open to it, I'd love to apply.
01:24:30I love you, Valentina.
01:24:45I mean, Ariel.
01:24:48That's gonna take some getting used to.
01:24:52There aren't any starry rooftop views here, but this is my special place.
01:24:57It's even better.