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