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CEO Crush shortmintz
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00:00:00working under this much stress for a huge company it's all for you mom you nervous about your first
00:00:10day a little bit but i thank you for getting me the job of course it's been crazy the ceo
00:00:18swaston armstrong is working a huge merger he could be a two-time billionaire by the end of
00:00:23this deal but isn't he already the richest man in the world the youngest richest man in the world
00:00:30i wonder if he remembers me from college you're going to have to sacrifice a lot of late nights
00:00:49and you're going to make enemies on your way to the top
00:00:51perfume was intoxicating
00:01:05sorry um uh what was i saying
00:01:10oh my god what is that wretched smell oh maybe that's my perfume that's it it's god awful
00:01:21deliveries go downstairs sweetie uh actually i am mr armstrong's new receptionist
00:01:26i used to have that job back then they used to hire class i guess now they're willing to hire
00:01:31anyone off the street sorry to spit the truth bitch but you don't lost a minute here
00:01:36oops you should probably clean that up or i'll just tell them that you did it
00:01:47okay uh my job is to answer phone calls and keep mr sebastian's schedule
00:01:57it's good health insurance it'll pay for my mom's medical bills
00:02:03get out of my way loser shirt i told you but i lost a day here
00:02:14who is that that is sebastian's wife his wife
00:02:24be careful around her she's a viper everyone knows she's only with him for his money
00:02:30sebastian armstrong we're going out tonight
00:02:34ruby i have already told you that i want a divorce
00:02:41and you need to sign these papers
00:02:44honey we're so good together
00:02:57our love burns white hot remember when we used to make love in the office executive shower
00:03:03ruby we are over
00:03:06because you have made it abundantly clear that all you've ever been after is my money
00:03:13especially after i caught you stealing now i have a business meeting today with robert sanchez
00:03:19and it is the largest business deal that i have ever had
00:03:22well nobody denies ruby cromwell
00:03:24get up you need to get out okay i'm all sweaty for my workout i need to take a shower so go
00:03:33why don't i join i mean i've seen your six-pack abs before
00:03:36you need to go now
00:03:42fine
00:03:45hey thrift shop girl sebastian needs to see you in his office
00:04:00head to the door that says executive
00:04:02yeah of course
00:04:04ruby i thought i told you to
00:04:12i am so sorry
00:04:15i'm so sorry mr sebastian armstrong mr armstrong
00:04:27it's okay don't worry about it
00:04:34i can't believe i just saw mrs sebastian's arm strong
00:04:46i'm so embarrassed
00:04:50oh am i fooling i don't belong here
00:04:57i'm eating a panini i made with a panini maker from a thrift store
00:05:04the terms of this merger are favorable to both sides
00:05:13which means we're not even close to getting a deal done
00:05:16where should i set these down
00:05:17uh i don't care anywhere
00:05:19oh my god
00:05:26i am so sorry
00:05:28get out of here
00:05:29you're fired clear out your desk
00:05:31you can't talk to your employee like that
00:05:35i don't tell you how to run your company
00:05:37she could sue you for wrongful termination
00:05:40we can't do a merger with a company like that
00:05:43come to your senses
00:05:44uh i'm sorry have we met before
00:05:48not funny
00:05:49look why don't we start over
00:05:51i'm sebastian armstrong
00:05:52would you like a job at my multi-billion dollar company
00:05:55i don't think so
00:05:56what
00:05:58oh well i don't want to work for a boss that's an asshole
00:06:01he doesn't even know how to apologize
00:06:04no one's ever talked to me that way
00:06:07that takes guts
00:06:10and i like that
00:06:12we need people like you at this company that stand up for themselves
00:06:17well i'm sorry if i'm overly honest
00:06:20i'm just tired of eating my grilled cheese panini in the bathroom
00:06:23wow i haven't left like that in a long time
00:06:28i needed that
00:06:28i'm sorry that i snapped like that in the office
00:06:32this merger's just been beyond stressful
00:06:34will you accept my humblest apologies
00:06:38of course
00:06:44and i'm sorry for spilling coffee
00:06:48on your very
00:06:50expensive shirt
00:06:53looks like we're both in need of some new digs
00:06:57tell you what why don't you go down
00:06:59to the tour boutique and get yourself a new outfit
00:07:02i can't afford the tour boutique
00:07:04you can with this
00:07:06no i can't take that
00:07:08i insist
00:07:12go down get yourself a new outfit
00:07:14and come back tomorrow ready to work
00:07:16anyway that was just the worst date
00:07:28did you know
00:07:31when i was in college
00:07:33sebastian came to my school
00:07:35and gave a young entrepreneur lecture
00:07:39it was so charming
00:07:41and knowledgeable
00:07:43uh oh
00:07:45uh oh
00:07:46yeah i think you might be in love
00:07:49whatever
00:07:52seriously you should ride his baloney pony
00:07:56might land you that big promotion
00:07:58i am not the ruthless type
00:08:01plus i don't think he'd be into it
00:08:03man at his level's always into that
00:08:05i think he's different
00:08:07men are all the same
00:08:08oh coming from someone who swipes right on everyone
00:08:12all right all right
00:08:14hello
00:08:18what do you mean
00:08:23okay
00:08:25i'll be there
00:08:27everything okay
00:08:30no my mom has cancer
00:08:33i'm so sorry
00:08:37thank you
00:08:37she's doing better
00:08:39and has one treatment to go
00:08:41but
00:08:41it is expensive
00:08:43that's why i really need to keep this job
00:08:46thank you
00:08:48of course
00:08:50hi
00:08:56how dare you serve me with divorce papers in public
00:08:59you embarrass me in front of all the ladies at the salon
00:09:02i thought we were gonna work this out
00:09:06we're not gonna work this out
00:09:08just sign the papers
00:09:09no
00:09:10i want to go over every single line of this
00:09:13my mother gave us that chandelier in the rumpus room
00:09:15it's mine
00:09:16that's fine
00:09:17what else
00:09:18there's a lot else
00:09:21god
00:09:22vanessa can you please move my 12 o'clock appointment to the end of the day
00:09:27and also can you bring us some lunch
00:09:29thank you
00:09:30yes sebastian
00:09:31i i mean mr special
00:09:33i mean mr armstrong
00:09:35getting real chummy with the help
00:09:41she works for me
00:09:44oh
00:09:45does she
00:09:45remember when
00:09:48these used to work for you
00:09:50can we just keep this professional please
00:09:54i used to be your receptionist
00:09:55don't think this too big whore can come in and replace me
00:09:58i'm class elegant
00:09:59she's homeless
00:10:00here you are sir
00:10:02thank you vanessa
00:10:04thank you receptionist girl
00:10:08that'll be all
00:10:09oopsies
00:10:14can you get that
00:10:15sure
00:10:17oh
00:10:22oh my gosh
00:10:28i'm sorry
00:10:29i'm such a klutz
00:10:31sit down
00:10:36we're gonna go over every single end of this
00:10:39and you know what we're actually gonna add some clauses there
00:10:41i'd like a house in the hamptons
00:10:43i want a new cappuccino machine
00:10:44i want a cashmere sweater
00:10:46we are going in on this
00:10:48or i'm not signing
00:10:49okay
00:10:51have her bring a new plate in
00:10:52hey
00:10:57i'm sorry
00:10:59i just wanted to apologize for ruby's clumsiness
00:11:05you know divorces can be hard
00:11:06i needed to get the strike cleaned anyway
00:11:09oh you should put that on the company account
00:11:11and i want to let you know that you're doing a really good job here
00:11:14thank you mr armstrong
00:11:16yeah of course
00:11:17i think i know where i know you from
00:11:23you do
00:11:25yes
00:11:25va tech
00:11:26i gave a lecture there a couple years ago
00:11:28i can't believe you remember that
00:11:30yeah
00:11:31chantelle perfume number five
00:11:33is that it
00:11:34you know i thought about finding you after that lecture and
00:11:38going to the dorms and banging on some doors
00:11:40well i wish you did
00:11:42but it might have been frowned upon
00:11:45you being a lecturer
00:11:47maybe some sort of power imbalance
00:11:50yeah i don't think the university would have appreciated me taking advantage of my position
00:11:57interesting
00:11:58i always thought you took risks
00:12:01hey boss
00:12:06congrats on the merger
00:12:08thank you
00:12:09yeah i couldn't have done it with everybody in this room
00:12:12but uh
00:12:12it's not over yet
00:12:13but we'll get there soon
00:12:14thank you
00:12:15thank you
00:12:168 p.m
00:12:19tonight
00:12:20he wants me to meet him at the fanciest hotel in the city
00:12:42he wants me to meet him at the Dayton hall
00:12:48the limited days
00:12:49have you seen him now
00:12:50have you an internet
00:12:51he wants to meet him at the station
00:12:53and for me
00:12:54unfortunately
00:12:55not in the event
00:12:56so
00:12:57he wants me to meet and ask you
00:12:58what about
00:12:59he wants me to meet him or was he about the trip
00:13:00shit
00:13:01and
00:13:03and
00:13:03he wants me to meet and
00:13:03see
00:13:04that
00:13:05wait
00:13:06teĹĽ
00:13:07Wow, that dress fits you perfectly.
00:13:29How did you know my size?
00:13:32My grandfather used to work at a carnival.
00:13:34I could guess your weight, too, but I'd rather just buy a dress for you.
00:13:41This room must have cost a fortune.
00:13:44Yeah, they tend to comp the room when you own the hotel.
00:13:53I'm used to my wine coming in a box.
00:13:57You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:14:01No one has ever said that to me, so that's not where I was from.
00:14:38Bye.
00:15:38I hope you're not too good for boxed wine, though.
00:15:43Oh, I am never too good for boxed wine.
00:15:47Oh, gosh.
00:15:49This has been such a whirlwind.
00:15:51I am falling so hard.
00:15:53Just be careful, honey.
00:15:54I know.
00:15:58I'm trying to take it slow.
00:16:01I mean, that merger is heating up.
00:16:03All the stockholders in the company have their eye on him right now.
00:16:05They might be looking to make it a hostile takeover.
00:16:09You're the only person I've told.
00:16:10We both decided to be discreet.
00:16:13Last thing he needs is media attention.
00:16:15It's also the last thing you need with your mom.
00:16:17How is Teresa doing?
00:16:18Better.
00:16:19They say she has one more treatment, and hopefully she'll be in remission.
00:16:22That's great news.
00:16:25I really need to keep this job.
00:16:26Are you just going to stand there, or are we going to get to work?
00:16:35Do you have any idea what you're doing?
00:16:37We're getting so close to finalizing this merger.
00:16:40Of course I know what I'm doing.
00:16:41Are you just five of me?
00:17:03Not me.
00:17:05But somebody is.
00:17:06Those came across my desk earlier today, and I had to pay a pretty good penny to keep them out of the press.
00:17:14I'm not a married man.
00:17:16I can date somebody.
00:17:17Your divorce with Ruby isn't final.
00:17:19She won't sign the papers, Robert.
00:17:21Any way you cut it, Sebastian, it can be a problem.
00:17:24The board is wary of getting into business with another billionaire playboy.
00:17:29They like stability, especially after that one in Gotham went rogue.
00:17:34Maybe it would help to be a happily married man.
00:17:39I don't think that exists.
00:17:41I got news for you, pal.
00:17:43It does.
00:17:4535 years.
00:17:52I wish I could tell the world how I feel about her.
00:17:56But the world finding out about us during my divorce would hurt the merger.
00:18:00We are playing with fire, but I care about him so much.
00:18:07I just can't jeopardize anything.
00:18:18Well, well, well.
00:18:19What do we have here?
00:18:22Excuse me?
00:18:23I'm a buddy.
00:18:24Bruno, my buddy.
00:18:25Hi, I'm Vanessa, Mr. Armstrong's new assistant.
00:18:30We have so much in common.
00:18:32I'm also new at Armstrong Enterprises.
00:18:34I'm here to dictate the merger.
00:18:36But why talk about work while at work when we can talk about play while we play?
00:18:41What?
00:18:41Happy hour.
00:18:42Teenies on me.
00:18:44Teenies?
00:18:46Martinies.
00:18:46Teenies to bikinis.
00:18:47Oh, that's funny.
00:18:52Yeah.
00:18:53What'd you say we get out of these wet clothes and into a dry martini?
00:19:00Are all your pickup lines martini-based?
00:19:03Yeah.
00:19:05Uh.
00:19:07We need to talk.
00:19:10Ruby, I didn't see you on my schedule.
00:19:13Oh, okay.
00:19:13I'm pretty sure I don't need to be on your schedule because I'm your wife.
00:19:17X, Y.
00:19:19What do you need?
00:19:20What's the problem?
00:19:21I'm still unhappy with the divorce terms.
00:19:24How can you be unhappy?
00:19:25It's fair.
00:19:26I paid you more than half.
00:19:28I still want you.
00:19:31No baby voice, Ruby.
00:19:33Okay, we're through.
00:19:35Fine.
00:19:36Clearly you don't want me anymore.
00:19:38But I do know that you want me to sign before the merger.
00:19:41The merger has nothing to do with you.
00:19:43What if I wanted to have something to do with me?
00:19:45You are entitled to none of that.
00:19:47We'll see about that.
00:19:50You need to get out of here before I call security.
00:19:52You wouldn't dare.
00:19:58You need to go.
00:19:59Come on, out the door.
00:20:00Hey there.
00:20:10Hey, sorry.
00:20:11I'm wiped.
00:20:13I know that you overheard Ruby yelling at me.
00:20:17It's none of my business.
00:20:18It's over between her and I.
00:20:20She does not think so.
00:20:22So, would you like to have dinner with me?
00:20:27I'm not really hungry.
00:20:31You sure about that?
00:20:32I don't think it's a good idea.
00:20:37Look, I know that we've both been under a lot of stress.
00:20:40We can just keep it simple.
00:20:42Have some good food, take our mind off things.
00:20:45No pressure.
00:20:46He's right.
00:20:46We're both under a lot of stress.
00:20:48But I can't put my stress on him.
00:20:50So, dinner?
00:20:52Keep it simple.
00:20:53Keep it simple.
00:20:54This is simple.
00:21:08You're worth it.
00:21:12I'm worried about the merger.
00:21:18You too.
00:21:19I'm not worried about you closing it.
00:21:21I'm worried about us.
00:21:22Look, it's almost a done deal.
00:21:25All eyes are on you.
00:21:27With this and your divorce,
00:21:29don't you worry that this will make the company think you're unfit?
00:21:31Unfit for what?
00:21:33The merger is just money.
00:21:34And I have money.
00:21:35But I don't have love.
00:21:40And I want to be with you.
00:21:44I don't know.
00:21:47Why are you so hesitant?
00:21:48I don't know if I can tell him.
00:21:52What's going on?
00:21:54My mom is...
00:21:57Cancer.
00:21:59She has cancer.
00:22:00And I just need to focus on work right now because her bills are mounting up.
00:22:05You know I can take care of that for you.
00:22:06No, Sebastian.
00:22:07That's not why I'm telling you.
00:22:09I don't want your charity.
00:22:11My mom always taught me to earn everything I get.
00:22:13Well, she sounds like a strong woman.
00:22:19She's the strongest woman I know.
00:22:21I admire you.
00:22:22I don't need to be admired.
00:22:24I need to be understood.
00:22:28Understood.
00:22:28I think we should slow down a little.
00:22:33What are you talking about?
00:22:35Maybe just be friends.
00:22:36I don't think I could just be friends with you.
00:22:41I don't think I can be anything more.
00:22:55I see you.
00:22:58What?
00:22:58I see you.
00:23:00You're a rising star of this company.
00:23:02I am just trying to work here.
00:23:04I don't need any distractions.
00:23:06Let me guess.
00:23:07Your job's a joke.
00:23:08You're broke.
00:23:09Your love life's the OA.
00:23:10It's like you're always stuck in second gear.
00:23:14It hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year.
00:23:22No.
00:23:25Babe, come on.
00:23:29Release the attention.
00:23:31Maybe this is for the better.
00:23:37I have to get Sebastian to end this.
00:23:39This is the only way.
00:23:41Uh, yeah.
00:23:44That's the spot.
00:23:45That's what I'm talking about, girl.
00:23:57Oh.
00:23:58Sorry, Mr. Sebastian.
00:23:59Hey, Sebastian.
00:24:01Don't worry.
00:24:01We're off the clock.
00:24:03Yeah.
00:24:08This is hot.
00:24:10Don't ever touch me again.
00:24:17Play hard again?
00:24:19I like that.
00:24:21Brew no likey.
00:24:22You big stud.
00:24:25You got this.
00:24:26She's yours.
00:24:28Two can play this game.
00:24:31I'll be there for you.
00:24:38Hey.
00:24:39I'm sorry about...
00:24:41There's nothing to be sorry about.
00:24:42We're both adults.
00:24:43You don't owe me anything.
00:24:45He was just being...
00:24:47I don't care about him.
00:24:50I just...
00:24:51I don't know.
00:24:51I thought that you were different.
00:24:52I...
00:24:53I have to let this happen.
00:24:55You know what?
00:24:56I think you're right.
00:24:58I think that we should just be friends.
00:25:00No.
00:25:03More like work colleagues.
00:25:07Because I had hoped that we were going to build something together.
00:25:11But my life, my business wasn't built off hope.
00:25:14It was built off hard work.
00:25:16That's special.
00:25:16No, and I was blinded by what I thought was such an amazing person.
00:25:21But the reality is you're just like everyone else.
00:25:27You're just after my money.
00:25:29Sash and I don't...
00:25:38How about we finish where we started?
00:25:40Get off.
00:25:40What about all that break room talk?
00:25:42I thought I told you never touch me again.
00:25:45Let's pretend I didn't hear that.
00:25:46Get off me, Bruno.
00:25:48I'm not interested.
00:25:49Don't be that interested.
00:25:51Don't regret this.
00:26:04Tell me everything.
00:26:07It was terrible what I did, but this merger was so important to Sebastian.
00:26:11I couldn't risk losing it for him.
00:26:13You were never going to lose it for him.
00:26:15I can't be a distraction to him.
00:26:17Maybe he needs a distraction.
00:26:19What did you do?
00:26:23I almost kissed Bruno.
00:26:26The aggressive guy?
00:26:27I only did it to make Sebastian forget about me so he could think about the merger.
00:26:31You're...
00:26:31I hope you know what you're doing.
00:26:36I wish we had met in college.
00:26:41Things would be so different.
00:26:48Kate, I don't know how to fix this.
00:26:49Girl, you can't fix being in love.
00:26:52What do you think Sebastian's doing right now?
00:27:03What is wrong with you?
00:27:05I mean, you have everything.
00:27:07And even after this merger, you'll have even more.
00:27:11You can have any woman you desire.
00:27:12You...
00:27:13Boy, don't ask that I'm humble.
00:27:23You'd give it all up and be with her, wouldn't you?
00:27:28Well, if you love her, then you should just go to her.
00:27:29What do you have to drink in this dump?
00:27:36Ruby.
00:27:37What are you doing here?
00:27:38Come in.
00:27:39I'm sorry.
00:27:40I was a cranky bitch earlier.
00:27:42What are you doing here?
00:27:43Well, things got a little heated earlier.
00:27:46And I thought I should come make amends.
00:27:50Is it me?
00:27:53Is it hot in here?
00:27:59I've missed you.
00:28:20We were so good together.
00:28:24I'm here, Laura.
00:28:27I'm here.
00:28:29Let me take you to the bedroom.
00:28:43No, no, no.
00:28:44Hey, I'm sorry.
00:28:44I...
00:28:45I can't do this.
00:28:48Look, we had something in the past, Ruby.
00:28:53Yeah, just put this on.
00:28:55Is this about that bitch?
00:28:58Don't call her that.
00:29:00You'll regret this, Sebastian Armstrong?
00:29:23Hey, hey, get off him!
00:29:24Hey, hey, hey, are you okay?
00:29:29What is that?
00:29:33You must have dropped it.
00:29:37My God, somebody's been spying on us.
00:29:39Thanks for the statement, ma'am.
00:29:49We'll keep an eye out for the perp.
00:29:51In the meantime, try to get some rest.
00:29:54Good night.
00:30:01Yeah, of course.
00:30:02How did you know where I lived?
00:30:05I looked your address up at work.
00:30:10I was coming over to apologize.
00:30:12About what?
00:30:14Look, I was a jerk earlier, and I overreacted.
00:30:18It's okay.
00:30:19Vanessa.
00:30:22People in my position have a very hard time with dating.
00:30:25Everyone only seems to want one thing from me,
00:30:27and that's why I have to be protective.
00:30:30I've been blinded by love before.
00:30:32Ruby?
00:30:33That obvious, huh?
00:30:35She's, um...
00:30:36Bitch?
00:30:38Yeah.
00:30:39And she also could put this hold on people.
00:30:42And I didn't realize it till much later that she's just a gold digger.
00:30:47And she never loved me.
00:30:48She only loved my bank account.
00:30:50And that's why I tend to be defensive.
00:30:54Sebastian, maybe it's just not the right time for us.
00:30:58You have this merger.
00:30:59I don't want you to lose sight of it.
00:31:04And you have your mother.
00:31:06How's she doing?
00:31:08She has her last treatment coming up,
00:31:10so we're hopeful.
00:31:12Yeah.
00:31:14She knows that I put off my career goals to take care of her.
00:31:17And she carries that guilt.
00:31:22The other day, she said that sometimes she wished she had died.
00:31:28So I could live.
00:31:31She's a strong woman, just like you.
00:31:33Look, I appreciate your generosity.
00:31:36But as of now, all I'm asking is that we remain boss and secretary.
00:31:45Deal?
00:31:45Deal?
00:31:47Deal.
00:31:51Under one condition.
00:31:53What is it?
00:31:56You replace this.
00:32:00Sure.
00:32:01You still have my black Amex card?
00:32:03I never used it.
00:32:05Okay.
00:32:05Well, you need to go down to La Tour Boutique and get yourself another cocktail dress.
00:32:10I'm not going to do that.
00:32:11Well, you need to because I need you to attend a dinner with me.
00:32:18No dates.
00:32:19No, no, it's not a date.
00:32:21Personal assistant, strictly business.
00:32:23You feed me the names of people that I should know.
00:32:26It's boring, but the food is good.
00:32:30So what do you say?
00:32:31Deal?
00:32:32That's my one condition.
00:32:34You really are a good negotiator.
00:32:35You should probably go.
00:32:45Okay.
00:32:49Can I help you?
00:32:55Yes, yes, I am looking for a dress.
00:32:58Looks like you need a whole new wardrobe.
00:33:00Oh, probably.
00:33:03Sorry, we don't have anything in the hobo casual collection.
00:33:07Oh, I know, I know.
00:33:08I don't usually shop at places like this, but I actually walk by here all the time and stare
00:33:13at that dress in the window.
00:33:15Not to cut you off.
00:33:17I'm pretty busy here.
00:33:18And we only serve to high-end clients.
00:33:23Okay.
00:33:26Maybe I'm in the wrong store.
00:33:27Maybe you are.
00:33:29I should probably go.
00:33:31You should.
00:33:34Now, wait just a minute.
00:33:35What is going on here?
00:33:36I don't belong here.
00:33:37Of course you do.
00:33:38Mr. Sebastian Armstrong, welcome.
00:33:40You weren't very welcoming to my friend here.
00:33:42I didn't know she was like-
00:33:43That shouldn't matter.
00:33:44You don't have to do this.
00:33:46Yes, I do.
00:33:47You should treat everyone who walks through that door with respect.
00:33:50I'm so sorry, Mr. Armstrong.
00:33:53I'm really sorry.
00:33:54My boyfriend just dumped me and I'm in a terrible mood.
00:33:58It's okay.
00:33:59I actually have those same sneakers that you're wearing.
00:34:01I love them.
00:34:02Also, that dress in the window, I love it too.
00:34:05But I'm jealous because I know it'll look way better on you.
00:34:08Plus, I have at least food.
00:34:10I'm oversharing.
00:34:11Just wrap up the dress.
00:34:12We have a big event to attend to tonight.
00:34:33Sorry, I know that this is a lot.
00:34:35I don't want to let you down.
00:34:38You won't.
00:34:39Just stick with me.
00:34:39I have some cocktail hour negotiating.
00:34:45Oh, God.
00:34:47I didn't realize they let trash in here.
00:34:49Ruby, this isn't the time or the place.
00:34:51Sebastian, you haven't answered any of my phone calls.
00:34:54Our divorce terms are unacceptable.
00:34:56Sorry, Ms. Cromwell, that Sebastian was about to give you a speech.
00:34:59I'm sorry.
00:35:00Who the fuck are you?
00:35:01This is a conversation between my husband and I.
00:35:05You mean your ex-husband.
00:35:11Oh, no.
00:35:16I'm so sorry.
00:35:17I'm such a klutz.
00:35:18And now, ladies and gentlemen, may we present Mr. Sebastian Armstrong.
00:35:32I think it's about time we got legal involved to talk about these terms and details.
00:35:36Before it goes to legal, should I have my guys look at it?
00:35:39Your guys.
00:35:40Just keep taking notes.
00:35:43You're new here, so maybe you can learn a thing or two about negotiating.
00:35:47Pretty sure I could teach you a thing or two.
00:35:54Thank you, Vanessa.
00:35:57Let me know if you need anything else.
00:35:59I need some of that.
00:36:01Damn, she's hot.
00:36:04Nothing wrong with dipping the pen in the company ink.
00:36:06Am I right, boys?
00:36:07I didn't know that you two were an item.
00:36:10There's a lot you don't know about me, Sebby.
00:36:13It's Mr. Armstrong.
00:36:15Oh, so formal.
00:36:17This company needed a little joke like me.
00:36:20Guys, this isn't a pissing contest.
00:36:22Yeah, I know.
00:36:24Because I already got the prize.
00:36:27So, you are dating.
00:36:29I mean, if you call getting freaky in a two-star hotel dating.
00:36:32Come on, keep it classy.
00:36:34You won't be doing anything classy tonight.
00:36:38Respect the workplace.
00:36:40And you chill.
00:36:42You got money like us.
00:36:44Cheap sluts like Vanessa are a dime a dozen.
00:36:50Stop.
00:36:51Stop.
00:36:53You're done.
00:36:54Get out of here.
00:36:55Pack your shit up.
00:36:56We don't do sexual harassment at this company.
00:36:57Okay, big boss man.
00:37:00I'll leave.
00:37:02But you're going to regret this.
00:37:03You have no idea who I am and what I'm capable of.
00:37:07Just leave, son.
00:37:08It's over.
00:37:12Don't worry, Sebastian.
00:37:14I got your back.
00:37:16Back in my day, guys like him would have gotten it much worse.
00:37:20This won't affect our negotiations at all.
00:37:23It's good to be rid of the bad energy in the room.
00:37:30Oh, my God.
00:37:39Vanessa, what's wrong?
00:37:40Someone vandalized my car.
00:37:42What?
00:37:43Are you okay?
00:37:43Are you okay?
00:37:43I can't see their faces.
00:37:58They're wearing masks.
00:38:00The time stamp says it's from this afternoon, so it can't be...
00:38:02Bruno.
00:38:05He was in my office at that time.
00:38:08I'll send this to the authorities.
00:38:10I'm scared.
00:38:13I'll protect you.
00:38:21Oh, there's my sweet daughter.
00:38:23Hi, Doc.
00:38:24How's my mom doing?
00:38:26Hi, Vanessa.
00:38:27Your mother is doing exceptionally well.
00:38:29We couldn't be happier with her results.
00:38:32And as you know, the entire staff loves her.
00:38:35Just trying to make the best of it.
00:38:37Hopefully, this will be her last treatment and send her cancer into remission.
00:38:40The only sad thing is, Ms. Porter won't be brightening up our oncology ward anymore.
00:38:45Stop.
00:38:48I'll leave you, too.
00:38:52How are you, honey?
00:38:53I'm good.
00:38:54Work's really busy.
00:38:56Oh, well, you always manage to keep a handle on everything.
00:38:59I just can't wait to get out of here.
00:39:01Food sucks.
00:39:02Are you okay?
00:39:04You seem a bit distracted.
00:39:07I have to tell you something, Mom.
00:39:08I don't want you to worry.
00:39:10Well, I'm going to worry whether you tell me or not.
00:39:13I think I have a stalker.
00:39:15What?
00:39:16Someone vandalized my car.
00:39:17They wrote a bad word.
00:39:20A magic marker.
00:39:21Well, maybe some vinegar or something will help get out of here.
00:39:23I know, Mom.
00:39:25I think it was somehow connected to this guy at work.
00:39:28This guy at work, Bruno Lombardi.
00:39:30He has been all over me and is starting to word me out.
00:39:33You said Bruno Lombardi?
00:39:35John Lombardi's son?
00:39:40John Lombardi runs a crime family.
00:39:43Yes.
00:39:44And Bruno is, quote, unquote, heir to that throne.
00:39:48A crime family?
00:39:50Yeah.
00:39:51Your uncle had some run-in with them years ago.
00:39:54They're thugs.
00:39:55And if Bruno is anything like his father, you want to be swiping left, like the kids say.
00:40:00I think he got fired today.
00:40:01What if he blames me for everything?
00:40:03Kids today, they always want to blame somebody else for their issues.
00:40:07They can't take responsibility.
00:40:08They're not my baby girl.
00:40:13The Lombardi crime family accused of racketeering, human trafficking?
00:40:18Apparently, he's still running the crime family from prison.
00:40:23And he's grooming Bruno to take over.
00:40:26They've got some troubles going on.
00:40:27So, honey, please be careful.
00:40:30I have to warn Sebastian.
00:40:32I have to go, Mom.
00:40:33I love you.
00:40:34You need a replacement for the whoremobile.
00:40:56You know I can't accept this.
00:40:58You have to.
00:40:59I really can't.
00:41:00Then why not?
00:41:01Sebastian, I'm worried.
00:41:07I found out that Bruno has ties to the mafia.
00:41:10No, our HR fully vetted him.
00:41:12I'm sure there's ways of skirting that.
00:41:14Word is he's being groomed to become head of the crime family.
00:41:18Then why would he want a job here?
00:41:19I don't know.
00:41:20He could be dangerous.
00:41:22Look, you don't need to worry about that anymore.
00:41:24Because I fired him.
00:41:25That's why I'm worried.
00:41:29No, look, I have the best security that money can buy.
00:41:32We don't need to be intimidated by people like Bruno.
00:41:36And we need to focus on the good that we can do.
00:41:39And speaking of, I have a charity event that I'd like you to help me out with tonight.
00:41:44Charity?
00:41:45Yes, for cancer research.
00:41:46I would love to, but I don't know.
00:41:51Look, somebody just dropped out last minute.
00:41:53You'd be doing me a big, big favor.
00:41:55It's at the Biltmore Ballroom, 6 p.m. tonight.
00:42:01One condition.
00:42:03Okay.
00:42:04What?
00:42:07To take the car back.
00:42:11Fine.
00:42:14See you tonight.
00:42:14Damn.
00:42:20He is a good negotiator.
00:42:33You must be the new model.
00:42:36You're on stage in five.
00:42:37On stage?
00:42:39What is this?
00:42:40This is a charity auction.
00:42:42People are going to bid on you for dates.
00:42:43No, no, no, no.
00:42:45I can't do this.
00:42:46Are you kidding?
00:42:47This is going to be fun.
00:42:48And it's for a good cause, girl.
00:42:50You wouldn't mind a man bidding on me for a change.
00:42:52Yeah.
00:42:55Going once, going twice.
00:42:58And she is sold to that gentleman over there for $500,000 for a special date.
00:43:04And this is a new charity record for us.
00:43:07Thank you for your generosity, sir.
00:43:10Oh.
00:43:13But you're lucky here.
00:43:15I guess they let anyone into these charity events, don't they?
00:43:19Next on stage, please welcome Vanessa Porter.
00:43:23I just sold for $500,000.
00:43:28Set a new charity record.
00:43:29That crowd is going to eat you up.
00:43:32And remember, ladies and gents, your bids will be going towards a very special cause,
00:43:37Cancer Research Labs.
00:43:39Standing next to me is our beautiful last model, Vanessa Porter.
00:43:43The lucky winner will be taking this lovely lady on a date.
00:43:47And just dinner.
00:43:48No funny business.
00:43:49Okay?
00:43:49I'm talking to you, Mr. Rolstein.
00:43:52The bidding will start at $300,000.
00:43:56$500,000.
00:43:58$500,000.
00:44:00$600,000.
00:44:01Great.
00:44:02We have $600,000 over there.
00:44:05$700,000.
00:44:07We got $700,000 over here.
00:44:08$800,000.
00:44:10$800,000.
00:44:12$1 million.
00:44:17$1 million.
00:44:19Sir, wow, what an amazing finale.
00:44:23Any other bids?
00:44:24Going once?
00:44:26Going twice?
00:44:29And sold to that gentleman over there for $1 million.
00:44:33What an amazing finale.
00:44:36Beating the previous record of...
00:44:38What's her name?
00:44:40Um, anyway, sir, please come up and claim your prize.
00:44:43This is going to be fun.
00:44:50You cannot go out on that date.
00:44:52It could be dangerous.
00:44:53I don't have a choice.
00:44:55You always have a choice.
00:44:57It's in the next room.
00:44:59It's in a controlled space.
00:45:00Why are you doing this?
00:45:01Because he wants me to back out.
00:45:04He wants to make you look bad.
00:45:06I'm doing this for the charity.
00:45:08It's just dinner in public.
00:45:09It'll be fine.
00:45:12Okay.
00:45:13I trust you.
00:45:13I also want to see what Bruno's up to.
00:45:19What's his game plan?
00:45:20You know, for a winning bet of $1 million,
00:45:26you'd think they'd serve at a hooch.
00:45:29I'd rather be home,
00:45:31drinking my wine from a box.
00:45:33We have so much in common.
00:45:36I'd rather be at your home, too.
00:45:38What do you want from me?
00:45:40What are you talking about, baby?
00:45:42I just want to get to know you.
00:45:45Oh, I have been very clear.
00:45:48I am not interested.
00:45:49Don't you know who I am?
00:45:53Oh, I know who you think you are.
00:45:57I paid a lot of money for this date.
00:45:59I mean, Cassini and I can make things very difficult
00:46:01for you and your little boyfriend.
00:46:08You know?
00:46:10This wine ain't that bad.
00:46:18Where are you going?
00:46:19But it ain't over yet, sweetheart.
00:46:22Can a girl use the restroom?
00:46:35Stop playing games, babe.
00:46:36We know what that $1 million bought me.
00:46:38I'm good, everybody.
00:46:45I'm good.
00:46:50Oh.
00:47:00Knock, knock.
00:47:01Hey, how was the date?
00:47:02And, um, who was this from?
00:47:07Uh, from Bruno, with all my love.
00:47:09Thanks for the magical night.
00:47:10Well, I guess that answers that.
00:47:11No, Sebastian, that's...
00:47:13It wasn't...
00:47:13No, no, it's fine.
00:47:14I'm...
00:47:15I have some work I need to be doing now.
00:47:16I'm just throwing this out there,
00:47:28but I think I'm entitled to more like 65%.
00:47:33Yeah, yeah, that sounds fine.
00:47:35Fine?
00:47:36Sebastian, that's robbery.
00:47:38Your head isn't in the game.
00:47:40We need to wrap this up so we can send it before Congress
00:47:43and push this merger through soon.
00:47:45A good negotiation is where both parties walk away equally unhappy.
00:47:50And right now, Sebastian, I'm very happy.
00:47:59That's it, Sebastian.
00:48:01I'm done.
00:48:03It's over.
00:48:05Wait, what do you mean that it's over?
00:48:07We need a break.
00:48:08Listen, why don't we take a long weekend?
00:48:11You can go home and refocus on this merger,
00:48:14and I can spend some time with my grandkids.
00:48:17We've spent every day at this damn office.
00:48:19We can come back on Tuesday and wrap this thing up.
00:48:25Okay.
00:48:25Yeah, yeah, that's a good idea.
00:48:27Let me...
00:48:28Everyone, listen up.
00:48:31Everyone can have off for the week with pay.
00:48:42So, do you have any plans for the weekend?
00:48:45How would I?
00:48:45I just found out I have the week off.
00:48:47Hmm, well, I'd like to take you to dinner.
00:48:49Sebastian, I...
00:48:50I can't.
00:48:52But thank you.
00:48:54My mom's still in the hospital, so I have to go visit her.
00:48:57Well, maybe she'd like a box of chocolates.
00:48:59Yeah, maybe she would.
00:49:01Can I come in?
00:49:06She's fine.
00:49:07I'd love to have a drink, but I can't.
00:49:13Well, no one offered you one.
00:49:14I can't, because I'm pregnant.
00:49:18You're pregnant.
00:49:20I don't know how to tell you this, Sebastian,
00:49:22but you're the father.
00:49:25That's impossible.
00:49:26We broke up three months ago.
00:49:27Can't you tell?
00:49:33I'm three months pregnant.
00:49:35I don't know.
00:49:35I can't be the father.
00:49:37Okay.
00:49:37Well, I have a paternity test and ultrasound.
00:49:39Let's see different.
00:49:39Right there.
00:49:43Well, if this is true,
00:50:00then I'm not the type of man
00:50:01that runs from his responsibilities.
00:50:04That's what I love about you.
00:50:05You're so responsible.
00:50:07You need to go.
00:50:10I need time to think, Ruby.
00:50:12Leave that there for you.
00:50:23I don't know how I'm going to tell Vanessa,
00:50:26but I have to be honest with her.
00:50:28I think we got him.
00:50:31I hope so.
00:50:33You riding whore on her car did nothing,
00:50:35and me leaving those photos that I took
00:50:37when I broke into her house also didn't work.
00:50:39Okay, well, I'm still out too grand
00:50:41for a fake paternity test.
00:50:43I really thought Sebastian hitting me
00:50:45would ruin this merger.
00:50:46Okay, I still want the merger to happen, moron.
00:50:48I just want the divorce to happen after
00:50:50so that I get half.
00:50:52And if that doesn't work,
00:50:53we'll move on to plan C
00:50:54and eliminate Sebastian altogether.
00:50:57I know exactly where he hangs out
00:50:59when he needs time alone.
00:51:01He'll pay for humiliating a Lombardi.
00:51:30That is beautiful and delicious.
00:51:40Who's it from?
00:51:42I hope it's not from Bruno.
00:51:44Oh, my God.
00:51:48If you change your mind,
00:51:50I'm here for you.
00:51:51With all my love, Sebastian.
00:51:53It's a plane ticket
00:52:02to Italy.
00:52:06You must go.
00:52:08I'm not leaving you, Mom.
00:52:15Two tickets.
00:52:20Mom, how are you feeling?
00:52:22I'm feeling like I need to see
00:52:25the Italian countryside
00:52:26and eat some authentic Italian.
00:52:29It's like we're going to Italy.
00:52:30Yes.
00:52:45Welcome.
00:52:46Hi.
00:52:46Nice to finally meet you.
00:52:51Oh, lovely to meet you, too.
00:52:52Yeah, come on in.
00:52:55So, Miss Porter,
00:52:56how are you doing?
00:52:59Wonderful.
00:53:00Just wonderful.
00:53:02Thank you so much
00:53:02for bringing my daughter
00:53:03and I out here.
00:53:05And that private jet experience,
00:53:07that is the way to travel.
00:53:10And the food was delicious.
00:53:13What's mine is yours,
00:53:14so feel free to make yourself at home.
00:53:15Mom, where are you going?
00:53:22Are you feeling okay?
00:53:23I'm fine.
00:53:24Absolutely awesome.
00:53:26I have never felt better.
00:53:28Yeah.
00:53:29So, I'm just off now
00:53:31to find myself an Italian man.
00:53:32Mom.
00:53:33You are in the right place, then.
00:53:36Oh, do not encourage her.
00:53:39I'm going to leave you guys alone.
00:53:41Enjoy.
00:53:41Well, cheers to that.
00:53:45Cheers to that.
00:53:50I need to come clean.
00:53:53Bruno and I...
00:53:55Look, I don't care, but...
00:53:56No, listen.
00:53:56We were never a thing.
00:53:57You and Bruno never had an affair?
00:53:59No, I faked the whole thing.
00:54:02Why?
00:54:02I didn't know how to break it off with you.
00:54:07I was afraid I was a distraction.
00:54:09So I lied.
00:54:11And it blew up in my face.
00:54:15Vanessa, I need you to understand something very clearly.
00:54:18I'm not distracted by us together.
00:54:21I'm distracted by us apart.
00:54:22And I also want to be honest with you about something.
00:54:39Ruby told me that she is pregnant, and it's mine.
00:54:43What?
00:54:43How?
00:54:44Look, I don't believe her,
00:54:45but I still do need to play this thing right.
00:54:47And I hope that you can trust me on this.
00:54:49Okay.
00:54:54I trust you.
00:54:58I love you.
00:55:03I love you, too.
00:55:19I love you, too.
00:55:49And I support her.
00:55:50I love you, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:55:52Mm-hmm.
00:56:00I should go, gentlemen.
00:56:02Okay.
00:56:04Mom!
00:56:08Mom?
00:56:10Mom?
00:56:10Hello? Who is this?
00:56:24I, your mother. She will stay safe if you follow my everywhere.
00:56:28I'll take instructions to this phone.
00:56:30If you alert the authorities, your mother will be killed.
00:56:34I'm coming for you, Mom.
00:56:39This is the address?
00:56:40Vanessa. Glad you made it.
00:56:45Looks like you brought your little boyfriend.
00:56:55Yes, Kalimbos.
00:56:57So is she.
00:56:59Let's go inside.
00:57:03Look at you two. Wow.
00:57:06The perfect couple.
00:57:07What do you want, Bruno?
00:57:09I'll do the questioning.
00:57:11That's what people with guns get to do.
00:57:14We could have been a great team, but you had to blow it off for some trim.
00:57:19Just tell me why.
00:57:20Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
00:57:22I always hated guys like you, Sebastian, bootstrap guys.
00:57:26That's why I'm going to love bleeding you dry for everything you worked for.
00:57:31I want your entire fortune.
00:57:33I want your entire fortune.
00:57:36You son of a bitch.
00:57:38Calm down, Sebastian.
00:57:40You don't want to end up under the sea.
00:57:48Fine.
00:57:49For Teresa.
00:57:52We just need to know that she's alive.
00:58:00Mom!
00:58:02It's okay.
00:58:04Mom, it's okay.
00:58:06It's okay.
00:58:08Boo, boo.
00:58:08There's your proof of life.
00:58:12Transfer the money to this address using this phone.
00:58:17Come on.
00:58:23I'm so sorry that this is happening.
00:58:24It's all my fault.
00:58:30It's going to wipe you out.
00:58:32It doesn't matter.
00:58:35As long as you and your mother are safe.
00:58:39I can always make my money back, but I need you by my side.
00:58:48Ka-ching!
00:58:49Thanks for the money.
00:58:51But you didn't really think I'll let your mom go, did you?
00:58:54Yeah.
00:59:02Oh, my God.
00:59:08Ruby, you killed him.
00:59:10Oh, oopsies.
00:59:12I'm such a klutz.
00:59:15Guess I won't be sharing that money after all.
00:59:19What, honey?
00:59:20You play chess.
00:59:22You know the pawns always die.
00:59:25Hands up!
00:59:29Why are you doing this?
00:59:30I gave you everything.
00:59:32Why?
00:59:33Because you left me.
00:59:35Nobody leaves me.
00:59:37I get everything I've always wanted.
00:59:40You know exactly why.
00:59:44When I met you, you were nothing.
00:59:47The only reason you married me was for my family name.
00:59:50For my clout.
00:59:51You used me to climb the social ladder.
00:59:54Then once you got to the top, you dropped me.
00:59:57And what you think this whore can replace me?
01:00:00You're wrong.
01:00:02I married you for what I thought was out of love.
01:00:05But then I quickly realized that all you ever cared about was material shit.
01:00:10And I tried to prove to you that we can't have it all.
01:00:12We could.
01:00:15Spare me, Mr. Perfect, please.
01:00:17I really can.
01:00:18No, no, no.
01:00:31Oopsies.
01:00:32Sorry, my little mouse.
01:00:33It won't happen again.
01:00:34Ruby, you could fix all of this.
01:00:36All you need to do is let Teresa go.
01:00:38Fix this.
01:00:42Yes.
01:00:44This is beyond repair, my dear husband.
01:00:47Revenge, retribution, whatever you want to call it.
01:00:50I finally have the power.
01:00:53Fuck!
01:00:54Fuck, you bitch!
01:00:57Most dads give their girls jewelry.
01:01:00But not my dad.
01:01:01I used to think guns were scary.
01:01:03But in the right hand, they're quite beautiful.
01:01:07We could have been great, Sebastian.
01:01:09But you had to go ahead and ruin it all.
01:01:11Shut the fuck up, Ruby!
01:01:16I'm gonna kill you both.
01:01:17And when the police get here, they'll find me laying on the ground, covered in blood, screaming,
01:01:22Help me!
01:01:24Help me!
01:01:25And I'll blame it on that, Mafia moron.
01:01:32Drop it!
01:01:33You're okay?
01:02:01Yeah, I'm okay, honey.
01:02:02I knew you'd come and get me.
01:02:04But next time, can we go to Paris, please?
01:02:08Okay.
01:02:10Miss Porter, I'm Detective Colombo.
01:02:13We've been monitoring the Lombardi crime family for several months now.
01:02:16And we have all the information we need to indict Ruby and Bruno on an extortion plot.
01:02:21But how?
01:02:23We had somebody on the inside.
01:02:28You're a cop?
01:02:30Yeah.
01:02:31Department of Justice undercover.
01:02:33The merger made us look into a possible crime link with Armstrong Enterprises.
01:02:37Turns out, Sebastian is legit.
01:02:38He just hired the wrong people.
01:02:40Luckily, Interpol connected me to the Talentees at just the right time.
01:02:43I would have never guessed.
01:02:45I guess those late night wine sessions were just research, huh?
01:02:49Getting into your friend was just one of the benefits.
01:02:52Oh, one more thing.
01:02:54Mr. Armstrong, your money's secure.
01:02:56We made sure the transfer didn't go through.
01:03:01And in business news, the Congress has approved the Bastion Enterprise merger.
01:03:10CEO Sebastian Armstrong is now the richest man in the world.
01:03:13This merger is an unprecedented green deal.
01:03:16They have agreed to convert 70% of their carbon producing plans into renewable energy power plants.
01:03:21Cheers to Teresa being cancer-free for six months.
01:03:28Cheers.
01:03:29And cheers to Vanessa for her hopefully making me the happiest man on earth.
01:03:41Oh, my God.
01:03:42Will you marry me?
01:03:52Yes.
01:04:00I promise to love you forever.
01:04:03I promise to love you forever.
01:04:05I promise to love you forever.
01:04:19Red Dragon, record by, short drama free, follow for more.
01:04:35I promise to love you forever.
01:04:51Amen.
01:04:53Amen.
01:04:54Amen.
01:04:54Amen.
01:04:57Amen.
01:04:58Amen.
01:05:02Amen.
01:05:03Amen.
01:05:04Amen.
01:05:04Amen.