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