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Laid Off While Pregnant
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00:00Shit! No, no, no, no, no, no!
00:03The whole system crashed and made up love!
00:05The collection was the wrong season!
00:07We're on everything!
00:09No!
00:11I'm on the runway since 48 hours!
00:14Production starts with these bust designs, they're all dead!
00:18Not just fire, they're dead!
00:20Company of the losses our careers are over!
00:23Come out here and talk to us!
00:25We have 8 million tied up in this collection!
00:28Prepare to the passenger boat right now!
00:31One word from me, your age is poison!
00:47Enough!
00:49Nick!
00:51Mia, Japanese Indigo.
00:54Miranda, call production emergency protocol 7.
00:58Pauline, and Liz Vultures.
01:05Tell the boss to hold all calls any 28 minutes.
01:0928 minutes?
01:11The whole system takes 15 to move.
01:1327 now.
01:15Tick tock.
01:36Benjamin, crisis averted.
01:38I swear to god, you are not human.
01:4027 minutes!
01:4127 minutes!
01:42Holy shit!
01:43Pre-orders are flooding in!
01:45This will shatter every record!
01:53Vette?
01:54Are you okay?
01:55Just...
01:56Brax and Hicks.
01:57Nothing to do.
01:59Mom!
02:00Oh my god, your water broke!
02:02Mom, you were seriously in active labor while saving the entire company?
02:16Multitasking is my superpower pumpkin?
02:18Dad called.
02:19He wanted to know if we should come, but...
02:20I told him that he lost his visiting per village distance.
02:21He decided that his assistance is more comfortable than ours.
02:22That's my girl.
02:23Well the company's yours now, Holly, but...
02:34there's... a condition.
02:36We need to slash costs...
02:41immediately.
02:42You don't even go home.
02:43I'm sorry.
02:44What?
02:45Holly, but there's a condition. We need to slash costs immediately.
02:53Layoffs?
02:57That's it without leave. Oh Dad, I know exactly where to start our cuts.
03:03Just remember, we're cleaning up that Malayan disaster and get immunity.
03:09In fact, um, they deserve a promotion.
03:16No way this Victoria Winter saved the company since she's not even there.
03:24Boss, the Mulan collection crisis? Averted. Pre-orders are pouring in.
03:30You saved the entire collection. Impressive.
03:34Oh Ashley, how about I make you the new creative director? Starting today.
03:41Oh my god, is this really happening?
03:43She's offering Victoria's job? I can finally get rid of that bitch banging over my head?
03:53But Victoria-
03:55Don't worry, my girl. That means listening, I know it's not fire.
04:03You know that collection I just rescued up?
04:06I hid something in the design.
04:09Your initials and now little graces.
04:12Hold right in the fabric.
04:14I hid, I'm asking you a long runway?
04:21Plus, the bonus from this collection is substantial.
04:25Enough of your full tuition and private school.
04:28Mom, if we have to...
04:30We're going to that private school.
04:32No discussion.
04:34Your sister and I will manage to justify.
04:37This job will keep us apart.
04:39I love you, Mom.
04:40Come on.
04:51Holy shit, Holly actually thought I was the one who saved the company?
04:56After all these years in your shadow, Victoria, I'm finally taking what I deserve.
05:10Look, I'm going to fire every single one of them.
05:26What the hell?
05:28Listen up, everyone.
05:30Victoria Winter is terminated.
05:32Effective immediately.
05:34You can't just do that.
05:36She's in the hospital, him and her baby.
05:37They're a loss against this.
05:40Vic worked while in labor.
05:42She's a creative backbone of his own revolt.
05:45Maternity leave, medical insurance.
05:47These preggos are bleeding us dry.
05:51Everything okay here?
05:55Great timing.
05:57Victoria Winter, you're fired.
06:01Clear out your desk now.
06:08You're Matthew's daughter, aren't you?
06:13I saved this company three times when your father couldn't appear.
06:17Three times.
06:20Whoa.
06:22That's ancient history.
06:24The word was fresh blood.
06:26And me, you're just saved the entire lawn collection.
06:33What?
06:34I'm the one who...
06:37Me, are you?
06:40They lack her.
06:42That's her signature.
06:44That's what makes it me as a mother.
06:50How could you?
06:52I taught you everything you know.
06:53I wish things were different, Bec.
07:02I should have thought about your career before getting a friend then.
07:12What happens to my team?
07:14Miranda pulled all managed for a month straight working on your father's exclusive collections.
07:21Things were so bad she had to get hair implants.
07:25Pauline had to cancel her own wedding because of a company meeting at the Louvre.
07:30These jobs are their lifelines.
07:32Health insurance, paid maternity leave, basic human dignity.
07:35You can't just throw them away.
07:36Actually, legally speaking, we can have no mandated paid maternity leave, no real protection today.
07:45That's corporate America for you.
07:47Or, we can shift the math.
07:50You sign, they stay, and the budget works out.
07:55Think of it as...
07:56Taking one for the team.
08:01Miranda's still drowning in her husband's deaths.
08:04And Pauline's sister still needs another surgery.
08:07They can't lose their jobs.
08:13Come on, babe. You say you care about them.
08:16Prove it.
08:26I love the kids.
08:27Okay.
08:28I love the kids.
08:29I love you.
08:33I love you.
08:35It's an empty door.
08:37You might never even know.
08:39I love you.
08:41It's an empty door.
08:43I love you.
08:44You're just going to get drunk, man.
08:46You're so busy.
08:48I love you.
08:50And I love you.
08:52I love you.
08:54No.
08:55I love you.
08:56What's that?
09:10Be careful.
09:12I got you.
09:18Vincent?
09:20Vincent Chevalier?
09:22Hi.
09:24High school feels like another lifetime.
09:28Doesn't it?
09:38So, it's true.
09:42Great Victoria Winter is being shown the door
09:44after single-handedly saving
09:46what you saw in the Lois Mulan collection.
09:50How do you feel
09:52about not having to answer
09:54to single-minded executives anymore?
09:58Some of your kind of talent
10:00shouldn't be treated like this.
10:02What are you getting at exactly?
10:06I'm talking about you and me.
10:10Partners.
10:12You're genius.
10:14My money.
10:16No corporate BS.
10:18I'm sorry.
10:24I thought it'd be anything to think about now.
10:26And I have an empty corner office with you
10:28and an attached nursery.
10:32Just saying.
10:36Vincent Chevalier, wow.
10:38You didn't expect to see the head of Chauvin
10:40and our corporate Nexus
10:42throwing into the office.
10:44That is fine here.
10:46Don't mind me.
10:48I'm just giving Victoria here.
10:50Soft landing.
10:52Triple the salary.
10:54Corner office.
10:56Before the vultures at LB or Chanel soup in.
10:58Oh, so you're dumpster diving now.
11:00Rescuing a wash-up single mom with outdated ideas.
11:04Wow, that's an interesting take to have
11:06considering you wearing Victoria's designs head to toe.
11:10I mean, the jacket.
11:12That's Victoria's spring collection, right?
11:14The earrings.
11:16That's Victoria's collaboration with Cartier.
11:18If her work is so far beneath you,
11:20maybe you should just strip.
11:26Shit, shit, shit.
11:28What are you talking about?
11:30Victoria designed all of this.
11:38Actually, those were my designs.
11:40What did you say?
11:42The spring collection.
11:44The Cartier pieces.
11:46I designed them.
11:48Under your supervision, of course.
11:50But they came from me.
11:52Oops.
11:54Looks like you've been backing the wrong horse, Vincent.
11:56I thought you were better than this, Mia.
11:58That is going to be my signature.
12:00On the original sketch dated six months ago.
12:06So what?
12:08Skitches get past her all the time.
12:10It doesn't really squat.
12:12Maybe she was in the middle.
12:14What did they call it?
12:16The rest of the line?
12:18And the logo?
12:20The EW.
12:22Woven in.
12:24Victoria's signature mark.
12:26It's been on every major piece she's designed for years.
12:28Not me. I explained it.
12:30Maybe shut up.
12:32It's funny.
12:34All those pieces.
12:36With the Milan collection that everyone's losing their heart.
12:38They all have EW and GW similar too.
12:40Victoria's daughter is Emily Winter.
12:42Her newborn is Grace Winter.
12:44It's just quite a coincidence that those initials should appear in all your designs, Mia.
12:46Cause there are special EW and GW in your lot too.
12:48Well, Mia, tell them. Tell them you designed this. Tell them you saved Milan.
12:56The logo, it's adapted based on traditional motifs.
13:02You lying little bitch.
13:04That promotion is for saving the company.
13:06Look at the logo again.
13:08It's not EW or GW.
13:10It's actually two Ms.
13:12M-M.
13:14For McMichael, my last name.
13:16My last name.
13:18I'm gonna yell at you.
13:19You're gonna tell them you saved Milan.
13:20I'm gonna tell them you saved Milan.
13:22The logo, it's...
13:24It's adapted based on traditional motifs.
13:26You lying little bitch.
13:28Black emotions for saving the company.
13:30Look at the logo again.
13:32It's not EW or GW.
13:34It's actually two Ms.
13:36I'm McMichael, my last name.
13:41See? One M flipped, one upright.
13:44It's not for Grace or Emily.
13:48It's mine.
13:50That is absolutely ridiculous.
13:53Oh my god, she's right. It does look more like two M's.
13:58You manipulate me.
14:00She really thought you could steal the credit from my star designer.
14:04You learned well, Mia.
14:07Maybe too long.
14:09You'll regret this.
14:12Come on, Missy.
14:13We don't have to sit down.
14:16Okay.
14:17Let me drive you over here.
14:19For hours outside.
14:21If I got this, you shouldn't be carrying it.
14:25Through.
14:29Congratulations on your promotion, Mia.
14:32I'll just take care of my honor of Holly for you.
14:38That's right. Get the hell out of my company.
14:40Go lead your 401k somewhere else.
14:43All of Victoria.
14:50VIP invitation.
14:54Paris fashion.
14:55Front row.
14:56I think you'll find it.
14:58Lightning.
14:59Lightning.
15:00Every pregnant woman fired.
15:01All of us.
15:02Just like that.
15:03No severance.
15:04No warning.
15:05Nothing.
15:06But a box of insecurity, Esther.
15:07Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities.
15:09Their termination before you might have to be paid for your sign.
15:10The bonus might be ready to start.
15:11Now.
15:12I'm not going to slash you.
15:13Your designs are either related.
15:14She'll cut your legs closed.
15:15No severance.
15:16No severance.
15:17No warning.
15:18Nothing.
15:19No severance.
15:20No warning.
15:21Nothing.
15:22But a box of insecurity, Esther.
15:23Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities.
15:25Their termination before you might have to be paid for your sign.
15:27The bonus might be ready to start.
15:28Now.
15:29I'm not going to slash you again.
15:30Your designs are either related.
15:31She'll cut your legs closed.
15:32Oh my god, Mom.
15:33This is insane.
15:34I can't believe we're actually here.
15:35Victoria Winter.
15:36The nuclear pig.
15:37Your mom's basically a legend.
15:38You know that, right?
15:39Yeah.
15:40We've been taking bets on where you'll land after Mary's second.
15:41She'll cut your legs closed.
15:42She'll cut your legs closed.
15:43Oh my god, Mom.
15:44This is insane.
15:45I can't believe we're actually here.
15:46Victoria Winter.
15:47The nuclear pig.
15:48Your mom's basically a legend.
15:49You know that, right?
15:50Yeah.
15:51We've been taking bets on where you'll land after Mary's second.
15:52The ball.
15:53The ball.
15:54The ball.
15:55The ball.
15:56The ball.
15:57The ball.
15:58The ball.
15:59The ball.
16:00The ball.
16:01The ball.
16:02The ball.
16:03The ball.
16:04The ball.
16:05The ball.
16:06The ball.
16:07The ball.
16:08The ball.
16:09The ball.
16:10The ball.
16:11The ball.
16:12Oh my god, Mom.
16:13This is insane.
16:14I can't believe we're actually here.
16:15Victoria Winter.
16:16The nuclear pig.
16:17Your mom's basically a legend.
16:18You know that, right?
16:19Yeah.
16:20We've been taking bets on where you'll land after Mary's second.
16:21Well, here.
16:22What's next?
16:23Applying for retail jobs at the mall?
16:25What?
16:26Leaving so soon.
16:27You haven't introduced me to your princess.
16:30This mom here is going to be on her little career update.
16:34About getting canned for not cutting it anymore?
16:36Mom, is that true?
16:40Don't worry.
16:41She'll explain once she figures out how to keep paying her tuition bills.
16:46Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria Winter.
16:48Still pretending she matters.
16:49My mom is one of the most talented designers in this entire room.
16:50If Miss Honeywell was putting people like you in charge of the business, then maybe
16:53deserves to crash and burn.
16:54Well, look at that.
16:55It seems entitlement runs in the family.
16:56Say whatever you want about me, but leave my daughter out of it.
16:57That's got a stain, huh?
16:58Exposes unemployed in front of your kid and worships you like some kind of hero.
17:04But hey, good news.
17:05There's a factory down the street that's always looking for hardworking children.
17:06If paying bills is getting tough, maybe send her over there.
17:07That's enough.
17:08That's enough.
17:09That's enough.
17:10You've always been a fraud, Victoria.
17:11Say whatever you want about me, but leave my daughter out of it.
17:15That's got a stain, huh?
17:17Exposes unemployed in front of your kid and worships you like some kind of hero.
17:22But hey, good news. There's a factory down the street that's always looking for hard-working children.
17:28If paying bills is getting tough, maybe send her over there.
17:32That's enough!
17:36That's enough!
17:38You've always been a fraud, Victoria.
17:41You never belonged in this world.
17:43Look at her!
17:44A jobless single mom still pretending she can afford couture.
17:48That dress...
17:50It's a cheap knockoff.
17:54Wearing fakes to Paris Fashion Week is not just pathetic.
17:57It's insulting to everyone here who actually deserves to be here.
18:04What the hell do you think you're doing?
18:07Remove that dress!
18:08We don't tolerate counterfeits in this industry.
18:13Hey, stop it! Let go of my mom!
18:16Now let's see what garbage is really hiding under that dress.
18:20Take your hands off her now.
18:24Listen.
18:25Listen.
18:30You're dismissed.
18:40Go away.
18:44Go away.
18:45Please quit.
18:47Hilf.
18:48Jesus Christ!
18:49That's Vincent bombing!
18:50Inclusively no one of them shows-up anywhere?
18:52What the hell has he done with Victoria?!
18:54That knockoff?
18:56That are you so eager to trash her for?
19:01It's丈夫.
19:02Look at couture.
19:03Look at Dwarf. What's her collection? Not even released yet.
19:08First time? 300,000.
19:12Wow! You gave her that.
19:15That's right. We did.
19:18I would give her the entire damn collection if she wanted it.
19:22Oh my god, everyone mystery solved.
19:25Victoria's backed herself a sugar daddy!
19:28Mr. Billionaire's not a white knight. He's her walking trust fund.
19:32Victoria's sleeping her way in the top. It's just so predictably desperate.
19:44You really don't understand real talent, do you?
19:48For those of you who don't know me, I'm Vincent Chevalier, CEO of Jeven.
19:55And yes, I have been in love with Victoria Winters since high school.
20:01I have followed your career from a distance for years.
20:06Your brilliance. Your principles. Your passion.
20:11Victoria, there is no one else like you in this entire industry.
20:15Mom, did you know about this?
20:18I'm not going to pursue anything until she's ready.
20:21But in the meantime, what I will do is ensure that her incredible talent has the platform that it deserves.
20:28She won't let you down, boss.
20:30You're making a complete ass of yourself, Chevalier. She's-
20:34You're making a complete ass of yourself, Chevalier. She's-
20:41Your seats are waiting.
20:48Holy shit.
20:49The industry gold boy and the creative powerhouse together?
20:53Talk about a power couple.
20:55Making all the entire industry.
20:58This isn't over, bitch.
21:00Wait till we see what I've prepared for.
21:02You seriously didn't love my mom since high school?
21:19Some talents.
21:20You recognize me.
21:23Some people do.
21:25Some people do.
21:29Ladies and gentlemen.
21:30Before we kick off tonight's show, I have an important announcement.
21:34This woman is nothing but a fraud and a thief.
21:37She's been stealing designs from my creative director for years.
21:43It's true.
21:44She took my work and passed it off as her own.
21:47I slaved away on those designs.
21:50Day and night.
21:52And Victoria had the nerve to pass them off as her own.
22:00That's just the tip of the iceberg, isn't it, Victoria?
22:03Your entire career is based on lies and manipulation.
22:07That's enough, Holly.
22:10Everyone is your mis-creative genius, but I know what you really are.
22:14Your personal life is just as fake as the so-called talent.
22:17Did you know she slept with half the executives in the industry?
22:22That's her real design strategy.
22:24Stop it, Holly.
22:25You're embarrassing yourself.
22:27And those kids she's so proud of?
22:29Who knows who their real pockets are?
22:33How dare you?
22:37Miss Jenkins.
22:38Listen, Michaels.
22:39It's a disaster in there.
22:41There's something wrong with your collection.
22:42It's a fabric.
22:44Not now.
22:45No problem.
22:50The primary drivers are disintegrating onto the lights.
22:54The dresses are literally falling apart.
22:57We've only got 50 minutes left until showtime.
23:00Is this some kind of sick joke with them all?
23:02Are you canceling the show because you're incompetent?
23:04This is completely unprofessional.
23:06I have 10 million invested in this collection.
23:10This is breach of contract.
23:14It's actually fixable.
23:17Ugh.
23:18You can't seriously be thinking about helping with back-stabbing vultures.
23:24Breaking news from Paris Fashion Week.
23:25Masonville Thore appears to be imploding underneath new leadership.
23:29Sources say the entire collection need to cancel.
23:32Two minutes before showtime.
23:34The question on everyone's mind?
23:35Is this the end for the once prestigious fashioners?
23:38This show doesn't happen?
23:39You're personally liable for the Breach Countess.
23:40We're talking buildings on...
23:41Loads.
23:42Loads.
23:43This show doesn't happen?
23:44You're personally liable for the Breach Countess.
23:47We're talking buildings on...
23:49Loads.
24:12What's with this?
24:15Now.
24:17How?
24:18The fiber supply of most expensive-selected materials.
24:21I can't magically make redresses in an hour.
24:25You have exactly 30 minutes to make this work.
24:28If you don't, those breach penalties are coming out of your pocket.
24:32That's billions of dollars.
24:35Then you better figure something out.
24:37Because if you don't, I'm very fired.
24:39I'll make sure you never work in fashion again.
24:53Miss Winter, how do you respond to accusations over design theft?
24:58Is there any truth to Holly Jenkins' claims about your personal life?
25:02Please respect Miss Winter's privacy.
25:05And for the record, you'll all soon see who the real thief is.
25:10We're gathering evidence as we speak.
25:23Excuse me.
25:25Excuse me.
25:27It's okay.
25:28It'll be alright.
25:29What do you want, Mia?
25:40Vic.
25:41I really need help.
25:43Funny way to ask for a favor after that stunt you just pulled.
25:47Look.
25:49I know you're furious.
25:50I would be too.
25:52But think about Miranda and Pauline for a second.
25:55What about them?
25:56Their jobs are on the line with this show.
25:59If we tank, they're done.
26:00Holly will fire them without a second thought.
26:03Please.
26:05If you care about them keeping their jobs, just pull this out.
26:09Miranda and Holly are responsible for this show.
26:11Yes.
26:12Absolutely.
26:13And they're counting on this meeting a hit.
26:16Please.
26:17Vic.
26:18Not for me.
26:19For that.
26:20That's weird.
26:21I would have expected them to be here in Paris, you know, for such a make or break show.
26:25What exactly happened to them, Mia?
26:31They...they couldn't make it.
26:33Holly cut the travel budget.
26:36Is that right?
26:38Victoria...I know I don't deserve your help.
26:43They do.
26:45Fine.
26:47I'll help.
26:49But I'm doing this to Miranda and Pauline.
26:51Not for you.
26:55Oh my god.
26:57It's Victoria Winter.
26:58The nuclear vehicle.
26:59I need scissors, thread, and fresh lining fabric.
27:00Now.
27:02I need royal fuchsia for this stitching.
27:04Regular fuchsia won't work with this fabric.
27:06Does anyone have royal fuchsia thread?
27:07No.
27:09I need royal fuchsia for this stitching.
27:10Regular fuchsia won't work with this fabric.
27:12Does anyone have royal fuchsia thread?
27:15No.
27:16I am.
27:17No.
27:18No.
27:19No.
27:20No.
27:21No.
27:22No.
27:23No.
27:24No.
27:25Can this work?
27:34Vincent, how did you...?
27:38I figured you might need some supplies, so I had my assistant bring over Javen as an emergency kit.
27:45This is perfect, but Javen had made some of our competitors, so why would you help them?
27:53I'm not helping them. I'm helping you.
27:58I can't ask you to do this without giving me something in return.
28:02I have a design I've been saving. Something special I've never shown anyone. It's yours now.
28:09I don't want your design, Victoria.
28:13Then what do you want?
28:16You.
28:18What?
28:23Your talent. Your vision. Come and work as Javen.
28:29I'm in. I'll work for you.
28:32Just like that?
28:34Just like that. Now?
28:36Let me finish my final job from this all alone.
28:40What?
28:42I hate it when I'm calling school. I wish I was cool. Like that I'm going to school. I regret it. So I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get. I want me back. Don't ever change. I'm gonna be proud of my name.
29:05She's doing nits. What would've taken us hours.
29:10Whoa. No wonder they call it a nuclear pick.
29:13It's so fucked up watching her fix my disaster like it's nothing.
29:17The woman I replaced making me look like an amateur.
29:21Five minutes to show time. We made it.
29:33Woo!
29:41Well? Do we pull the plug or not?
29:43We're good. Everything's back on track.
29:46See?
29:48I knew firing Victoria was the right call. You've got twice your talent.
29:53Yeah. Right.
29:55This is exactly why I promoted you.
29:58I mean, VIXX is not makeup.
30:06To Victoria.
30:09The real hero of the night.
30:10The real hero of the night.
30:21Mom, you're insane. I can't believe you actually fixed that disaster in under an hour.
30:27Couldn't have done it without you.
30:30You know, if you start dating before you work together, it doesn't count as an office romance.
30:35Sperm romance.
30:40Well, well, still hanging around.
30:43I thought you'd be too embarrassed to show your face at the after party. Fraud.
30:48Polly, why didn't we ask the models what happened backstage tonight?
30:52What are you talking about?
30:54Just ask the models.
30:56Any of them.
30:58Oh, and Mia.
31:00Don't forget about our agreement.
31:02About Miranda and Polly.
31:04I think they won't be.
31:05Two new beginnings such as Ben.
31:07Speaking of new beginnings.
31:21Emily's private school application is due next month, right?
31:25I want to help.
31:27With her education.
31:28What?
31:30This and that.
31:31That's too much.
31:32We barely know each other.
31:34Victoria.
31:36I've known you since we were 17.
31:40I remember watching you win that regional competition.
31:45In that silver dress.
31:47The one you made from scratch.
31:49I saw the way your eyes lit up when you talked about changing the fashion world.
31:56You remember that?
31:58I remember everything.
32:01I have followed your career.
32:04All these years.
32:06Just hoping that our paths would cross again.
32:09Why didn't you let her reach out?
32:11We were married.
32:14And then worse.
32:16And then you were building your career.
32:18The timing was...
32:20There's no right.
32:22Until now.
32:27I have been away...
32:3020 years to do this.
32:32I have been away...
32:3420 years to do this.
32:36I have been away...
32:3720 years to do this.
32:3820 years to do this.
32:4120 years to do this.
32:4520 years to do this.
32:4720 years to do this.
32:48I should probably get this.
32:51I can't get this.
33:01Mia?
33:05God, I was so ready about firing Victoria.
33:07That Milan disaster you turned around, absolute magic.
33:11And now I have an opportunity to complete you in the maps for good.
33:15Sean Gosling needs a tuxedo for the Oscars' red carpet.
33:21Sean Gosling?
33:23He's Sean Gosling?
33:24The very one, three-time Oscar winner, People's Sexies and Unalive.
33:28And if you play our cards right, the next face of Mia's only goes anywhere.
33:33They're taking pitches now.
33:35If he picks yours, this changes everything.
33:38For you, for the brand.
33:40Where it is, should have ended the money too.
33:43Landless, Vincent is where Victoria are done.
33:51Seal the deal?
33:52I'll bump your pay by 20%.
33:54I've got this, Holly.
33:56You won't regret it.
34:04God, what am I gonna do?
34:06I can't design menswear.
34:08I barely pulled off the woman's with Victoria's help.
34:11Moran and Felina are gone too.
34:13I'm completely on my own.
34:15If Holly bought that I saved Milan and fixed Paris when it was all Victoria,
34:23maybe I can squeeze one more vehicle over.
34:27Thanks for meeting me. I know things are complicated between us.
34:52Did you mention Miranda and Pauline?
34:54Cut to the chase.
34:59We're pitching for Sean's Oscar text.
35:01Miranda and Pauline are also on the team.
35:03Miranda's excellent with men, so she can handle this without me.
35:05Please, wait, there's more to it.
35:07After Paris, Pauline is someone to blame for the fabric disaster.
35:11Miranda and Pauline are on the chopping block.
35:14I've been fighting for them.
35:16Are you serious?
35:17Pauline's due any day now.
35:19Trust me, I know.
35:21This project is our only shot.
35:23If we land it, I can convince Pauline to keep them both.
35:26Have you worked with Sean before?
35:28No, but I've heard you have.
35:30Ages ago.
35:32I did a jacket frame for the Med Gala.
35:35Actually, I was sketching a new tuxedo concept right before I left Mason alone.
35:39Really?
35:40What concept?
35:45Well...
35:51It's perfect.
35:52It's perfect.
35:53She's handing everything over without even realizing.
35:54I'll use her design to save my ass and land this project.
35:55Do you still have any of the sketches on her?
35:58I do.
35:59Actually, I took them with me when I left Mason alone.
36:00Wait.
36:01Miranda went on maternity leave last week.
36:02How exactly is she a part of this project?
36:04Well, since she's the best mentoring designer we have, Holly's landing her work from home.
36:11Is the company covering her health insurance?
36:14I'll use her design to save my ass and land this project.
36:16Do you still have any of the sketches on her?
36:18I do.
36:19Actually, I took them with me when I left Mason alone.
36:20Wait.
36:21Miranda went on maternity leave last week.
36:23How exactly is she a part of this project?
36:25Well, since she's the best mentor and designer we have, Holly's letting her work from home.
36:30Is the company covering your health insurance?
36:33Of course, Vic.
36:35Pauline and Randall's jobs are on the line here.
36:41Who is going to pay?
36:43Take all the time you need.
36:45Mia, don't make me regret trusting you.
36:49Again.
36:55Pumpkin, I need a quick favor.
37:10Remember that tuxedo sketch I was working on before everything was sideways?
37:14The Sean Gosselin one with the black ties and lapels?
37:17That's the one.
37:18Can you check my home office?
37:20It should be in the portfolio marked Men's Formal 2025.
37:24Got it.
37:26Grace is napping.
37:27For the perfect timing.
37:28Thanks, sweetie.
37:29I just need to double-check with you about that.
37:34Shoulder.
37:38Mom, are you okay?
37:44Miranda?
37:46Vic?
37:51Mom, Mom, what's going on?
37:54Emily, I'll call you right back.
37:58Miranda, what happened?
37:59Why the hell are you scrubbing toilets?
38:01Bill's don't pay themselves.
38:03You met my husband.
38:05Old child with no paycheck.
38:07And now there's a newborn at home.
38:09Mia said you were on maternity leave working remotely on the galsing project.
38:13What?
38:14Is this a story she's spinning now?
38:17After you left, she fired every pregnant woman in the company.
38:24No severance, no copper, nothing.
38:26Just gone.
38:28That's completely illegal.
38:30Company lawyers said that we all suddenly violated some very performance clause.
38:35All at once.
38:36What are the odds, right?
38:39And Polly, parking night shifts at 24 hours down here.
38:45Her sister, Becca Bielski, piling up.
38:47I love him.
38:53And Mia knew about all this.
38:55Mia.
38:57Front row seat when Hal made an announcement.
39:00Didn't blink.
39:02To be said by her shiny new creative director title.
39:07She's been using you and Polly to manipulate me.
39:10Telling me her job depended on me helping her.
39:13What?
39:14That bitch!
39:18This ends now.
39:26Dammit!
39:31Easy cycle.
39:32This is right from Milan.
39:34We need approval right in the cup.
39:36Can't you see I'm working on something important?
39:43What are you all looking at?
39:44Get back to work.
39:45Victoria will know if she will see us.
39:46I heard that.
39:47You think Victoria is so perfect?
39:48Then where is she now?
39:49Gone.
39:50Now I'm in charge.
39:51And if anyone has a problem with that, there's the door.
39:53Why is she there?
39:54She doesn't.
39:55I'm in charge.
39:56What the hell is going on here?
40:01Just a great disagreement.
40:02Everything's meaningful.
40:03The calls in page, tell me it was something presentable.
40:05I'm in charge.
40:06I'm in charge.
40:07Yes.
40:08I've been in charge of the door.
40:09You think Victoria is so perfect?
40:11Then where is she now?
40:12Gone.
40:13Now I'm in charge, and if anyone has a problem with that, there's the door.
40:15It's a great disagreement.
40:16Everything's meaningful.
40:17It's just a great disagreement. Everything's unusual.
40:20The Gauzen page, tell me it was something presentable.
40:28Of course, I'm just finalizing the details.
40:30Show me.
40:32It's not quite ready.
40:33Now!
40:39This is garbage.
40:41Absolute garbage!
40:43I just need a little more time.
40:45I don't have more time. This is Sean Gauzen we're talking about.
40:48The truth then gets this deal instead of us.
40:54What's that?
41:00It's just some inspiration I recorded for the design.
41:05I don't care if you have to sell your soul to the devil,
41:08get me when I design it tomorrow morning,
41:11or pack up your desk by lunch!
41:15I still can't believe in the mutinous leverage.
41:16I don't believe in the mutinous leverage.
41:18I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:41Right on cue.
41:49Meet that sketch ASAP.
41:51Miranda and Pauline's futures depend on it.
41:55The absolute nerve of this woman.
41:59She'll get her sketch.
42:01And that's when we spin the trap.
42:11You're early.
42:16Vic, I really need that sketch.
42:22I said I'd help, not hand over my design.
42:30Polly's all over me about this.
42:32If I don't have something tonight, Miranda and Pauline are toast.
42:37Still lying, Mia.
42:39You'll never learn.
42:40Guess it's payback time.
42:42So, do you want my help or not?
42:45I can walk you through it.
42:46Your design could be just as good.
42:48She's such a snake.
42:51Vic, my stomach is killing me.
42:54Can we run to the pharmacy and get something, please?
42:57Fine.
42:58But don't touch anything.
43:07I'm sorry.
43:08I survived all the things.
43:26I'm sorry.
43:27I survived all the things.
43:32You just want her to take your work?
43:43She walked out with exactly what I wanted her to have.
43:49You know, boss.
43:50We could pitch ourselves.
43:52Go after the same clients.
43:54Show them what real design looks like.
43:57We're not out yet.
43:59There's a revolution rope.
44:15Figure you can use all the backup you can get.
44:22You're welcome, Mom.
44:25I want you and your team as your men. Full creative control.
44:34On Miranda, your husband is dead. Handled. And every casino in the country can tell he's not welcome.
44:43Especially, I...
44:46On Pauline, your sister is in good hands. The best heart surgeon in the country.
44:52She's already prepping for her next surgery.
44:55Master Chevalier! Thank you!
44:58Don't thank me. Thank Victoria. I'm just looking out for the people she believes in.
45:05Vincent, I... I don't even know what to say.
45:10It's about time you all get what you deserve.
45:22I love you all get what you deserve.
45:25By the way, my help is to be done.
45:28My lord always felt happy to see you in a moment.
45:32I love you all and my love to see you.
45:35I love you all. I love you all.
45:37My lord and I love you all.
45:40I love you all. I love you all.
46:13And you're still here.
46:21Final tweaks, the pitch goes out tomorrow.
46:28You've got Grace to sleep.
46:33Yeah.
46:35And Emily's almost finished with her algebra.
46:40Maybe new beginnings aren't so scary after all.
46:47Remember, it's in my red abdomen history.
46:53Maison Laveau sets the bar.
46:56We don't follow trends, we create them.
47:03Satin black lapels, nod to Mr. Sean Gosling's Metcalfe moment, a blend of tradition and boldness.
47:13I think we can all agree Maison Laveau is back on top.
47:20What is that bitch doing here?
47:27Thank you, Mr. Jenkins, for clearing out your best talent.
47:32My company is thriving because of your generosity.
47:37Didn't expect to see you here.
47:40You might be all tied up with PTA meetings and diaper changes.
47:44I multitask.
47:47Unlike some, I don't need to fire half my staff to feel competent.
47:52You know, Holly, your fresh blood strategies work you wonders.
47:57The office is so empty with echoes.
48:00And the only thing growing at Maison Laveau is illegal risk.
48:04Pregnant woman talk, you know.
48:06Three S&P's and one CEO.
48:09But, like, the big sale?
48:11Laugh all you want, Holly.
48:14You're about to see what real team are listening.
48:17And what real loyalty looks like.
48:32Sean, glad you could make it.
48:34We have something very special to show you.
48:39Big.
48:44I thought you just had a beautiful baby girl.
48:46You never know.
48:47Congratulations.
48:48Thank you, Sean.
48:50It's good to see you.
48:52Let's begin the pitches.
48:55You ready to lose?
48:56You're out of your league.
48:58You should know by now.
48:59I don't play by your rules.
49:08First up, me and McMichael.
49:10Maison Laveau.
49:14Next, Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
49:17Next, Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
49:41Beautiful work.
49:42Both, please.
49:48We'll need a few minutes to discuss.
49:54After careful consideration,
49:56we're awarding Project 2
50:00Maison de Beauvoir.
50:02Oh, yeah!
50:04Oh my god!
50:06This is what we planned all along.
50:12What the hell did you people put me in?
50:22Are you trying to kill me?
50:24Mr. Galsing has a serious allergy to synthetic silk.
50:26Who designed this tuxedo?
50:28Did you even read the brief?
50:32I mean, you must have read the brief.
50:34It's not complicated.
50:36It says no synthetic blends.
50:40There must be some embassy.
50:42Perhaps Mia overlooked something.
50:44A mistake?
50:46I could have ended up in the emergency room.
50:48Victoria.
50:50Please, tell these amateurs
50:52why you pulled your glasses off.
51:00I pulled my design
51:02because the only fabric left was synthetic.
51:04I'd never risk Mr. Galsing's health for a deadline.
51:08And that's why Victoria is the best.
51:10Which actually pays attention.
51:12After reviewing all the entries,
51:14the committee has reached a decision.
51:16The commission goes to
51:18Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
51:22Mr. Galsing was just a slip-up.
51:24He's designed as a front runner all along.
51:28That's why they picked her first.
51:30Wait, Mia, did you actually serve Victoria's design?
51:48Not to me low.
51:50Even for you.
51:54Nathan Laveau will be hearing from my liars.
51:58And so you know,
52:00I will be supporting Victoria's case
52:02for this event.
52:04If all of those reputation is toast.
52:08We're suspending all collaborations.
52:20Don't even think about Tronland anywhere else.
52:22You're blacklisted.
52:24Victoria, please.
52:30Victoria, please.
52:32Victoria, please.
52:38Victoria, please.
52:40I'll do anything.
52:42Please just help me save the company,
52:44the brand that you built for 15 years.
52:46You made your choices, Holly.
52:48Now you live with them.
52:50You probably went too far.
52:52You probably went too far.
53:02Sean Galsing's look tonight is a game changer
53:04crafted by the trailblazing teenage men.
53:06Social media is already calling it
53:08The Winter Revolution.
53:10To the best comeback in fashion history.
53:20And to the women who made it happen.
53:22And to the maternity leave that actually means something.
53:26Mom.
53:28You might want to see this.
53:42Happy birthday, Victoria.
53:46Happy birthday to you.
53:48Nice.
53:50Look.
53:52Maison Niveau on the brink.
53:54The scandal pushes fashion giant towards bankruptcy.
53:56Ouch.
53:58I guess Karma has a sense of humor.
54:00Strange, isn't it?
54:02I gave them everything.
54:04Late nights, weekends,
54:06all the best years,
54:08and they talked about it.
54:10I gave them everything.
54:12Late nights, weekends,
54:14all the best years,
54:16and they tossed us aside like we were nothing.
54:20Now it's all crashing down.
54:22I thought that felt vindicated.
54:24Honestly, it's a weird mix.
54:26Relief, sure.
54:28But also a little bit of grief.
54:30Look.
54:32Who said that our best years are behind us?
54:34Look at this.
54:36She then pushes for paid leave and parental support across all industries.
54:42Victoria, this is you.
54:44Victoria, this is you.
54:46You did this.
54:48Here's to a future
54:50where women don't have to choose between our families and their careers.
54:54Not just for us, but for every woman who comes after.
54:58Careful, Vincent.
55:00It was about the best part.
55:08Bye.
55:10Victoria.
55:12Victoria Winter.
55:14Victoria Winter.
55:18Will you marry me?
55:23Yes!
55:24A thousand times yes!
55:26Woohoo!
55:28No!
55:30No!
55:32Ever!
55:34No!
55:36Later, everybody.
55:37No.
55:38No.
55:39Be brave!
55:40We're over here!
55:44We're over here.
55:46Can't wait for you.
55:47No.
55:49We're over here.
55:51If you want to leave there,
55:51we're over here.
55:52We're over here.
55:53We're over here.
55:54Who came? I thought you'd want to see me leave this.
56:07I came because I wanted to hear it from you.
56:11When word got out, you left.
56:13Clients bailed.
56:15The board freed.
56:17Numbers taped.
56:19I couldn't stop it.
56:21You stood Mace on the boat into this storm, Holly.
56:24I know.
56:30I know.
56:32My father.
56:34The stress gave him a heart attack.
56:36He won't even speak to me anymore.
56:39I destroyed everything.
56:42My thoughts slashed in costs and saved us, but instead I gutted the company.
56:48I don't mean for a time like this.
56:51Mace on Lavao isn't dead.
56:53I bought it.
56:54Last week.
56:57The brand.
56:58The archives.
56:59Even the debt.
57:01It's part of Javan now.
57:03If you'd be glad, why would you do that?
57:06To make sure that no more women have to suffer because of policies like yours.
57:11You and Victoria, they helped me do better than I did.
57:19I'll do it differently.
57:22Goodbye, Holly.
57:23Miss Winter.
57:24Miss Winter, I just, I want to thank you.
57:43Because of your campaign, my company gave me my turn to leave.
57:48I can keep working and have my baby.
57:54You changed everything.
57:56My dad.
57:57Congratulations.
57:58Wishing you and your little one every happiness.
58:09Ready?
58:11Ready?
58:15Always.
58:27And now, Jovan's new collection, designed by Victoria Ventura.
58:40I love you too.
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