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00:00:00Father? What's the meaning of this? How could you do this to me?
00:00:05Well, good morning, Emmeline. I see you're in a great mood again.
00:00:08After everything I've done for you, the family, the company, this is how you reward me?
00:00:13Calm down and let me know what you're saying.
00:00:15Oh, so you're going to deny it?
00:00:17Denying what? I still have no idea what you're talking about.
00:00:19The rumors going around the company that you're stepping down in three months
00:00:22and you've already named Jonas your successor.
00:00:24So that's what this drama is about?
00:00:26Yes.
00:00:27Yeah, it's true.
00:00:28That's ridiculous. Jonas can't take care of himself, let alone the whole company.
00:00:32I mean, all he does is spend his money on partying and women,
00:00:35and I'm the one who actually does the work.
00:00:37Yes, and that's why you're the chief operating officer.
00:00:39Look, I need you with your skill set in that role so that you can support your brother
00:00:44so that he too can succeed.
00:00:46Well, what if I make you an author, one you can't refuse?
00:00:51I'm listening.
00:00:53Have a seat.
00:00:54Father, I am certain this is an offer you're going to appreciate.
00:00:56An offer I'm going to appreciate?
00:00:57You're getting married.
00:00:58Great, because we both know you're not getting any younger.
00:00:59What?
00:01:00No.
00:01:01I'm talking about a business proposal, not a marriage.
00:01:02Oh.
00:01:03Okay, well what's your business proposal?
00:01:04Okay.
00:01:05So, what if I could secure a partnership with the Anderson Corporation?
00:01:07The Anderson Corporation?
00:01:08I've been trying to land that account for ten years.
00:01:09It's impossible.
00:01:10It can't be done.
00:01:11I have my ways, Father.
00:01:12I just need you to trust me.
00:01:13Okay.
00:01:14If it was anybody else, I would say no.
00:01:15But you're my daughter and I trust you.
00:01:16But, what if you're a business proposal?
00:01:17I'm not a marriage.
00:01:18Oh.
00:01:19Okay, well what's your business proposal?
00:01:20Okay.
00:01:21So, what if I could secure a partnership with the Anderson Corporation?
00:01:23The Anderson Corporation?
00:01:24I've been trying to land that account for ten years.
00:01:27It's impossible.
00:01:28It can't be done.
00:01:29I have my ways, Father.
00:01:32I just need you to trust me.
00:01:33Hmm.
00:01:34If it was anybody else, I would say no.
00:01:37No.
00:01:38But you're my daughter and I trust you.
00:01:42But, just to let you know, I am going to be publicly announcing my retirement in three months.
00:01:49So you have three months to change my mind.
00:01:52Um, thank you, but I was hoping just to have a little more time-
00:01:56Three months and not a day more.
00:01:58Three months and not a day more...
00:02:05Pff.
00:02:06Fucking hell.
00:02:07I just don't get it.
00:02:08I have sent out a million proposals at this point and I still have no response.
00:02:18Mail for Mrs. Evelyn Kestrel.
00:02:20Yes.
00:02:28Yes, who is it?
00:02:31Yes, Cynthia, what do you want?
00:02:33Um, I've got mail from the Anderson Corporation.
00:02:36I think they finally responded.
00:02:38What'd they say?
00:02:39Oh, I don't know, it's sealed then.
00:02:41Don't you stand there, read it to me.
00:02:50Oh my god, this is for Mr. X himself.
00:02:53He's asking me to come meet him at his private residence to discuss the terms of the contract.
00:02:58Oh my god, it's great news.
00:03:00I'll cancel the rest of your appointments for the afternoon.
00:03:03No, no, I don't think that'll be necessary.
00:03:06Why not?
00:03:07I'm not going.
00:03:14What do you mean you're not going?
00:03:16This is the big break you've been waiting for.
00:03:18I know, I know, but...
00:03:21Doesn't something about this seem off to you?
00:03:24Off? What do you mean off?
00:03:27We've sent out a million proposals, and now suddenly we get a response from Mr. X himself?
00:03:32I guess so, Ms. Castro, but what do you have to lose?
00:03:36Honestly, you've been waiting for this.
00:03:39Might as well.
00:03:51Hey, you! Gardner!
00:04:00I'm here to meet Mr. X. Am I in the right place?
00:04:06Do I know you from somewhere?
00:04:08Yes, I imagine you do.
00:04:10I'm...
00:04:11Unimportant.
00:04:12I'm here to meet Mr. X.
00:04:14Is this the place?
00:04:17He's waiting for you.
00:04:18Just do that door and down the hall.
00:04:46I don't know what kind of a sick game you're playing, but you should go back outside and keep raking up leaves.
00:05:02I don't think your boss would be too happy with you wearing his clothes and sitting on his expensive couch.
00:05:07You still don't remember me, do you?
00:05:13Remember you?
00:05:23No way! You're Jeff?
00:05:25In the flesh.
00:05:28You look like you've seen a ghost.
00:05:30You haven't answered my question.
00:05:32What's going on here?
00:05:34Well, you arranged a meeting with Mr. X, so here we are.
00:05:38I imagine this is all a little much for you to take in.
00:05:43This... doesn't make any sense.
00:05:47I just saw you outside pruning plants and now you're giving me a glass of whiskey?
00:05:53Is this a prank? Are there cameras?
00:05:57Cameras?
00:05:58I don't much care for intrusive technology.
00:06:01And I don't think it's a crime for a man to tend his own garden.
00:06:04I get a lot of satisfaction from doing it myself.
00:06:07It's therapeutic.
00:06:09So, what you're trying to tell me is...
00:06:11I'm Mr. X.
00:06:13I'm the one you came here to see.
00:06:15Now, shall we dispense with the charades and get down to business, or would you care to be hysterical for a few more minutes?
00:06:22Bullshit.
00:06:23You're lying.
00:06:24Are you just admit it and stop playing games?
00:06:26You don't have to believe me.
00:06:28I'm not trying to convince you.
00:06:29The door's still open.
00:06:30You're welcome to leave.
00:06:38I've gotta say...
00:06:40This looks really good.
00:06:42One of the best proposals I've read in a while, in fact.
00:06:44I guess all the media I say about you is true.
00:06:48But the figures we're looking at here run to the billions of dollars.
00:06:51Are you sure you can manage such resources?
00:06:54But I have a detailed project plan, and I...
00:06:58I've looked at your plan.
00:07:01And I've had my team go through it as well.
00:07:03The simple truth is, your company does not have the resources to manage such a large project.
00:07:09On paper, at least.
00:07:10Your father has consecutively been turned down over 30 times in the past 10 years for this reason alone.
00:07:15What makes you think we'd accept your company's offer this time, if you've been rejected so many times before?
00:07:19You've had all that information, and you've still invited me here.
00:07:24So that begs the question, what am I really doing here?
00:07:29Oh, Emma.
00:07:31You're always as intelligent as you are beautiful.
00:07:34Patronize me.
00:07:35All right.
00:07:36I won't waste your time.
00:07:38I brought you here to make you an offer.
00:07:40One that could help you secure what you came for.
00:07:48I mean the contract.
00:07:50Did you come for something else?
00:07:52No.
00:07:53I just want to make sure we're on the same page.
00:07:56So what's the offer?
00:07:59Take it.
00:08:01Open.
00:08:02What is this supposed to be?
00:08:07You're a smart woman.
00:08:09I'm sure you can read what's on the paper.
00:08:11This is a marriage contract.
00:08:14Between you and me.
00:08:16Contractual terms of the marriage outlined in detail.
00:08:20Contract set to expire in three months.
00:08:22What makes you think I would ever, in a million years, accept something as bizarre as this?
00:08:27You think I would willingly sell myself into servitude just for a contract?
00:08:32Let's not play games, Emma.
00:08:35I feel they're a waste of time and I don't have much of it to spare.
00:08:38I'm guessing the same is true for you.
00:08:40I know the reason you're here.
00:08:43Or dare I say, the motive behind your actions.
00:08:46What motive could that possibly be?
00:08:48Oh, I don't know.
00:08:50The fact that your father is publicly resigning from his position as CEO in three months?
00:08:53Or that he's naming someone who is not you as his successor.
00:08:58So, you thought that securing a massive contract like the Anderson Corporation could change his mind.
00:09:06And finally give you the recognition you feel you deserve.
00:09:10Let me know if I missed something.
00:09:11How could you possibly know all this, down to such detail?
00:09:17In this line of business, information is key.
00:09:22And I always have my way of getting the information I want.
00:09:27But, so you've been spying on me.
00:09:29I should get a restraining order against you.
00:09:31I wouldn't call it spying when your family's business is always on the news.
00:09:35It's just simple deduction, putting two and two together.
00:09:37And how exactly do you plan to get a restraining order against a man who doesn't exist?
00:09:44Who are you talking about?
00:09:46I know you. You're sitting right in front of me.
00:09:49What do you really know about me?
00:09:52Besides the fact that my name might be Jeff?
00:09:54Might be.
00:09:56The world knows me as Mr. X.
00:09:58You have a name and a face, but little else.
00:10:01I drove here, remember? I know where you live.
00:10:02I have a dozen homes across the state, none of which are in my name.
00:10:08But I think we're getting a little off topic here.
00:10:12You have a contract in front of you that can make all of your dreams come true.
00:10:16The question is, do you have the balls to take it?
00:10:21Of course, you could walk away, turn it down, and none of this will have happened.
00:10:27But remember, this is a one-time offer.
00:10:32So, decide.
00:10:36Can I at least take some time to go through it carefully and then make a decision?
00:10:44Smart woman.
00:10:46I'll give you three days to decide.
00:10:49After which, the contract will be withdrawn.
00:10:52And nobody is to know about our little arrangement.
00:10:55Is that clear?
00:10:57Yes.
00:11:03Goddammit.
00:11:05This asshole must have to be out of his goddamn mind.
00:11:07He wants to turn me into a slave, and for what?
00:11:10Are you hiding something from your baby sister?
00:11:12Hiding.
00:11:14I don't need to hide anything from you.
00:11:16You're always too intoxicated to see clearly anyway.
00:11:19Oh, Emma.
00:11:21You never miss an opportunity to have a go at me, do you?
00:11:23It's bad enough I always have pops on my back.
00:11:25On your back?
00:11:27You're clearly his favorite.
00:11:28I mean, he gives you everything on a gold platter, and you just take it for granted.
00:11:32You think you have everything figured out, don't you?
00:11:35When in truth, you're just a scared little girl, running around, seeking validation from her daddy.
00:11:39What are you doing here, Jonas? I know you didn't just come to say hi. I have a lot to get done today.
00:11:46What? I can't just come check up on my little sister?
00:11:49You haven't even offered me a seat yet. Now that's not very nice.
00:11:52Sorry. I just have a lot going on. Have a seat.
00:12:04This is a nice office you have here.
00:12:06But, uh, remind me to give you a raise when I finally take over.
00:12:10Now, can you please tell me why you're here?
00:12:13Get down to business, you mean?
00:12:15Well, I'd like you to tell father that you're no longer interested in the position of CEO,
00:12:20and that you would gladly let me take the lead as your big brother.
00:12:30And why the hell would I want to do that?
00:12:32Maybe because I asked nicely?
00:12:35With a cute little smile on my face?
00:12:37I could do a sad face if you like.
00:12:39This is ridiculous.
00:12:41I don't have time for this. I have work to do.
00:12:43I don't have time for your games.
00:12:44Or maybe you don't have a shot at winning.
00:12:47And you might get yourself hurt.
00:12:49Is that a threat, big brother?
00:12:51A threat?
00:12:53I'm just trying to look out for you, kiddo.
00:12:55Politics can be a dirty game.
00:12:57Well, thank you so much for your concern, Jonas.
00:13:00You might really appreciate it.
00:13:01But I've made up my mind.
00:13:03I'm not chickening out.
00:13:06You've always had a hard time listening to simple instructions, haven't you?
00:13:10You see, here's what bothers me.
00:13:14Why do you even want it, anyway?
00:13:16I mean, you barely have enough time for yourself, let alone running the day-to-day operations of a huge company like this.
00:13:22And even if I'm CEO, you'll still have plenty of money to fund your extravagant lifestyle.
00:13:27So why do you want it?
00:13:31You know what?
00:13:33You're right.
00:13:34I don't have time to manage any of this.
00:13:36Which is why I want to make you second in command.
00:13:39You'll get to manage all the day-to-day operations and make the big decisions.
00:13:42You'll basically be the one in charge and I'll just be the pretty face of the company.
00:13:47How does that sound?
00:13:49You're out of your mind, Jonas.
00:13:52So, let me get this straight.
00:13:54You want me to do all the work around here and you just get to take the credit?
00:13:59Would that be too much to ask of my little sister?
00:14:01I don't know what delusional world you're living in, but you need to wake up.
00:14:06Because that's never going to happen, Jonas.
00:14:08Let me ask you this.
00:14:11How do you envision this will end?
00:14:13Do you think I'd stand idly by while you take my fucking birthright?
00:14:16Well, when last I checked, we both had the same last name.
00:14:20I don't remember when that right was conferred to you.
00:14:23You think father will entertain this sick fantasy of yours?
00:14:26Just like when you were a kid, so he wants to just see you get tired out before he comes to console you.
00:14:31I'm just trying to save you from all that stress.
00:14:34Again, thank you for your concern, brother. It's deeply appreciated.
00:14:39But I'll have to pass on your offer.
00:14:42Fine.
00:14:44If you won't hear the voice of reason, so be in.
00:14:47But don't come cry to me when things get ugly.
00:14:50Dare I ask, is that a threat I detect, brother?
00:14:53It's not a very nice way to talk to your little sister, is it?
00:14:56You know, you're lucky I...
00:14:58Emma, you asked me to remind you of, um...
00:15:01I'm sorry, I didn't realize you and Cynthia, my brother here was just leaving.
00:15:07This is an older little sister. I'll be back.
00:15:21You had something for me?
00:15:23Oh, yeah, your, um, three o'clock appointment.
00:15:25You told me to remind you when our client is here.
00:15:28I tried to bust you up at the unit downstairs.
00:15:31Sorry, Cynthia. I was just a bit distracted.
00:15:34Um, can we reschedule that meeting for later in the week?
00:15:37I'm just not in the right frame of mind right now.
00:15:40I'm sorry to hear that. Is it anything to do with, you know, who?
00:15:43My brother's just being his usual self.
00:15:46He's usually pretty hard to understand.
00:15:48I guess you can't choose your family, can you?
00:15:50Tell me about it. I also have an insufferable brother
00:15:52who doesn't look as good in those chains.
00:15:56Uh, what was that?
00:15:58Oh, um, nothing.
00:15:59Um, could I get you a coffee or a cold drink?
00:16:03Oh, you're sweet.
00:16:04Uh, but no, it's alright, Cynthia.
00:16:05I think I just need to be alone with my thighs.
00:16:10Oh, yes, alright.
00:16:11Um, well, I will take care of the meeting
00:16:13and I'll get out of here if you need anything to let me know.
00:16:25Father!
00:16:26We need to talk.
00:16:28Clearly you've forgotten your manners and how to knock on a door.
00:16:31Forgive me, Father. I just felt the matter was too urgent.
00:16:35Standing around knocking on doors felt like a waste of time.
00:16:38Right, but what is the matter and why do you smell like a sewerette?
00:16:41I've just been working hard all day, Father.
00:16:46Working hard inside a bar?
00:16:47Look, I don't have time for this. What do you want?
00:16:50It's funny how nobody around here ever seems to have time when I'm around.
00:16:54It's like I'm some disease that you all want to keep at arm's length.
00:16:58Jonas, you're a grown man. Stop carrying on like a child.
00:17:02And tell me what it is that you want.
00:17:05I'd like to know why do you insist on giving Emma the false hope
00:17:08that she could actually take my birthright.
00:17:12Seems pretty cruel, even by your standards.
00:17:15I'll have you know she has every opportunity to succeed in running this company.
00:17:19If she lands the deal, I will honor my promise and hand over the reins.
00:17:22No. You can't do that. You can't do that!
00:17:30Oh, can't I? Just watch me.
00:17:37You can't do this! It's not fair! You can't do this!
00:17:40Wait. You're just trying to teach me a lesson, aren't you?
00:17:47To show me the error of my ways.
00:17:51Well, lesson learned. You didn't have to go this far.
00:17:56Jonas, come and sit down and we'll talk about this man-to-man.
00:18:00We'll talk about this man-to-man.
00:18:09Castro Enterprises is a family business that is being passed down from generation to generation.
00:18:15It was my grandfather's and he passed it down to my father.
00:18:18My father then passed it down to me.
00:18:20But I had to earn it. He didn't just give it over.
00:18:23I had to work my butt off to prove myself to him and earn his respect.
00:18:26Just like your sister has done every single day.
00:18:29But what are you doing?
00:18:31All you are doing is spending our fortune every nickel, penny and dime.
00:18:35I mean, that was a $500,000 bill just on champagne alone.
00:18:38What are you spending that kind of money on booze for?
00:18:41Are you opening a winery?
00:18:45Jonas, I need you...
00:18:47I need you to start earning my respect and my trust, not squandering our fortune.
00:18:53Father, are you okay?
00:18:54I'm fine. Worry more about your own reputation rather than my health.
00:19:00You know what, Father?
00:19:02You're right.
00:19:04I'll do just that.
00:19:06Thank you for setting me on the right path.
00:19:09As always, I won't disappoint you.
00:19:13I promise.
00:19:24Who is it?
00:19:25Ms. Castor, I have your coffee with two sugars.
00:19:28You're the best. And I told you, you don't need to be so formal with me.
00:19:32Oh, yes. Sorry. I keep forgetting.
00:19:35Bring me that coffee.
00:19:37No worries, Emma.
00:19:38Oh, I forgot to ask you. How did things go with Mr. X? He's obviously not a serial killer.
00:19:45No, he was something worse. He's a psychopath.
00:19:48Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. So does that mean you're not going to go ahead with the project?
00:19:52Sorry, one second.
00:19:54Who could this be?
00:19:55Mr. X sends a message. Time's up.
00:20:04Who was it? Is everything okay?
00:20:06Speak of the devil.
00:20:08Oh.
00:20:09How do you ever expect me to sign this? Do you really think I'm that desperate?
00:20:28I have to be very careful.
00:20:32Even one excess drop could kill her.
00:20:39There. Dumb.
00:20:43And what were you saying, my dear?
00:20:45First of all, I am not your dear.
00:20:47And second of all, do you really expect me to sign this? It's like selling myself into slavery!
00:20:54Are you listening to me? Is this a joke to you?
00:20:57I can hear you.
00:20:59And yelling is not going to help me hear you any better.
00:21:02Yes, that contract in front of you is the equivalent of selling yourself into slavery.
00:21:06Because I will only for the duration.
00:21:09But, you're under no obligation to sign it.
00:21:13You could walk out of here right now and nobody would stop you.
00:21:16So, the fact of the matter remains.
00:21:20You have a decision to make.
00:21:21Clock's ticket.
00:21:23Fine. I'll do it.
00:21:25Fantastic. I knew you had it in you.
00:21:28But, can I just make one request?
00:21:31A request?
00:21:33I don't know if I'll like this. But go on.
00:21:35Well, the contract stipulates that I have to publicly agree to be marrying a common gardener, not Mr. X.
00:21:41Yes, I remember putting that in. What about it?
00:21:42Well, just if you could give me some time to convince him. He's stubborn, but I think I can bring him around eventually.
00:21:47This could be problematic. But I'll grant it. You have 14 days to convince your father. But no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:22:08This could be problematic. But I'll grant it. You have 14 days to convince your father. But no other requests will be granted.
00:22:22Now, shall we proceed?
00:22:24What do you get out of this anyway? Is it some kind of payback or revenge or just a sick thrill?
00:22:42I guess you'll never know. Maybe one day I'll tell you.
00:22:54It's done. Are you happy now?
00:23:11Happy? This is a mutually beneficial arrangement. So don't act like you just did me a favor.
00:23:18Here, let me give you a hand with that.
00:23:20I can do it myself. Thank you.
00:23:24Are you just about done?
00:23:31There.
00:23:33I need to change my clothes. Can you at least turn around and close your eyes or something?
00:23:38I could. But I think we need to start getting comfortable with each other sooner rather than later.
00:23:43We're a happily married couple now, remember?
00:23:45It says so right on the certificate. But I guess...
00:23:50We don't have to get comfortable right now.
00:23:53I promise... I won't stare.
00:24:00Is this the part where you've forced me to sleep with you to consummate our fake marriage?
00:24:04I did not force you to do anything.
00:24:06But if I wish for you to fulfill your marital obligations, I would expect you to do so with a smile on your face.
00:24:17Do we have an understanding?
00:24:18Some day we are going to be together.
00:24:28If you don't have an appointment, please sit down and I'll be with you shortly.
00:24:42I don't think I need an appointment. I pretty much own the company.
00:24:47I am so sorry, Mr. Castro. I didn't see you walk in.
00:24:52It's okay, sweetheart. Have you seen my sister around? I've been trying to get a hold of her.
00:24:56Um, no, but I can write down something for you and I can get it to her.
00:25:03No, it's fine. I prefer to have my meetings face to face, if you know what I mean.
00:25:08Just let me know when she comes by, okay?
00:25:11Yes, of course.
00:25:12You're Emma's personal assistant, right?
00:25:19So, you know a lot about the things that go on around here, right?
00:25:23I mean, I do her schedules, I write her meetings, I get her coffee, I write her proposals while I draft them, and then I also...
00:25:33I run around all day making sure...
00:25:36I am so sorry, Mr. Castro. I kind of start blabbing and then I can't stop and then it just...
00:25:41It's okay, sweetheart. You know, I do have a thing for intelligent women.
00:25:48Why don't I take you on a date?
00:25:51I'll take that as a yes. I'll call you.
00:25:55And remember, my sister can't know about this.
00:26:11Emma, where have you been? I haven't seen you in two days, are you okay?
00:26:18You look terrible, Pelopence.
00:26:20Yeah, sorry, I just had a lot going on, that's all.
00:26:23Yeah, yeah, of course. Do you care to tell me?
00:26:26Right, close the door.
00:26:27Right, close the door.
00:26:28Yeah, of course.
00:26:36Alright, what I'm about to say, it has to stay between you and me, okay? It needs to be confidential.
00:26:42Yes, yes, of course, you can trust me.
00:26:44I know. Sometimes I feel like you're the only one I can trust.
00:26:46So, the last two days I was away, I got married and kind of signed my life away.
00:26:53Oh my god. I have so many questions.
00:26:58I bet. Let's hear them.
00:27:00Well, who did you get married to? Where did you get married? How?
00:27:05All I can say is, I've married a gardener, and I even have a marriage contract to prove it.
00:27:14I'm supposed to make an announcement in two weeks' time, but no one can know until I've had a chance to speak with my father first.
00:27:20Yes, of course. Do you think he's going to approve? I don't think he is.
00:27:25Tell me about it.
00:27:27So, what else happened when I was away?
00:27:30Not much. Really, just your brother came in?
00:27:33Jonas was here.
00:27:35Yeah. He's always up to something.
00:27:38Did he say something to you?
00:27:40No, he didn't say anything to me.
00:27:44Well, out with it already. Did he do or say something while I was away?
00:27:49No, no. He pretty much just told me to let you know that he dropped by. That was it.
00:27:56Are you okay?
00:27:58Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Um, did you want me to call him for you?
00:28:02I can let him know and maybe leave a note and he could-
00:28:05No, it's fine. I'm seeing him tonight for a family dinner, so whatever he has to say to me, he can say it then.
00:28:12Okay.
00:28:13Okay.
00:28:14You look as ravishing as ever, little sister.
00:28:16Did you do something with your hair?
00:28:17Yeah.
00:28:18Okay.
00:28:19I'm just kidding.
00:28:20I'm so sorry.
00:28:21It's fine.
00:28:22I'm so sorry.
00:28:24I'm so sorry.
00:28:25You look as ravishing as ever, little sister.
00:28:26you look as ravishing as ever little sister did you do something with your hair no it's the same
00:28:47as when you saw it last time but you look a little less drunk than usual that's an improvement
00:28:52darling sister might you by any chance be implying in front of father that i'm an alcoholic now that
00:28:59wouldn't be very nice would it i'm certainly not implying you're a workaholic that's for sure
00:29:04enough can't we just have one meal in peace please sorry father
00:29:09father if i were to tell you i'm getting
00:29:19married uh getting married to a man how would you feel about that well that would be wonderful
00:29:26news the best news i've heard in a long long time so who is this mystery man
00:29:32don't get too excited it's just a hypothetical question
00:29:43you really had me going there for a second i almost took you seriously what dude would want
00:29:54to get married to boring old you what did you just say to me father did you hear what he just called
00:29:59me sure go running to daddy maybe he'll tuck you in and rock you to sleep too you're out of line
00:30:06jonas then why don't you put me in line emma or do you need daddy's help to do that too no i don't
00:30:11need anybody's help enough enough seriously why must you always beat each other's throats emeline
00:30:17put the knife away jonas you're excused from the table of course you'd take her side
00:30:22i don't know why i bother coming to these dinners anyway
00:30:25sorry about that father that's all right now you were going to tell me about your hypothetical
00:30:35husband oh um yes yes father what does your hypothetical husband do
00:30:43he's um it's okay you can tell me is he an entrepreneur a business owner
00:30:50uh no well steve he's a gardener
00:31:05why why are we laughing father your joke it was hilarious it's the funniest thing i've heard in a
00:31:19long time oh well you know me i'm always trying to make you laugh yes and i just i just wish your
00:31:27mother would have been here to hear it as well she would have just laughed her head off so what is it
00:31:33you really wanted to talk to me about oh um just that i've opened talks with the anderson corporation
00:31:40and um they seem quite receptive so i think it's only a matter of weeks before the deal is sealed
00:31:45well that is wonderful news i'm very proud of you you know i actually thought this was an impossible
00:31:51undertaking but you're doing it with exceptional ease clearly the apple hasn't fallen far from the
00:31:57tree thank you father i learned from the best well i would like to know how did you manage to pull
00:32:05this off well um i was able to negotiate a mutually beneficial deal and showed them how to increase
00:32:13profits and it was smooth sailing from there very impressive you are clearly going to make an outstanding
00:32:21ceo thank you father
00:32:44cynthia darling this is jonas how are you
00:32:46you yeah i'm good i was just calling to see if you were free tonight for that date we were talking
00:32:52about i could pick you up after work perfect hey i could really use your help in grabbing a file
00:33:00from my sister's office could you be a sweetheart and do that for me wow perfect you're the best
00:33:06i'll see you soon all right bye are you all right you seem a lot quieter than usual tonight why do you even care
00:33:30i still don't understand the point of this marriage i mean you haven't even touched me let alone looked
00:33:39at me since we've been sleeping in the same bed we hardly ever talk i mean what is your deal
00:33:48what is your deal
00:33:49i could have you anytime anywhere i choose
00:34:05i've just chosen not to exercise that right because you feel you own me well the contract says i do
00:34:13what kind of person are you i mean it's like you don't even exist
00:34:26i do exist you just don't know who i am the only person i've ever wanted to genuinely see the real me
00:34:35but you were too blinded by my poverty to see anything else what and you think subjecting me will
00:34:42change that i thought i was just doing this for revenge god you're so annoying why can't anything
00:34:50with you just be simple and straightforward you might want to save that loud voice of yours
00:34:56i think i finally decided to exercise my rights
00:35:05i think i finally decided to exercise my rights
00:35:07don't stay away from me don't touch me or i will scream scream for who the police miles away
00:35:20and what would you tell them anyway that your husband wanted to touch you
00:35:23i mean it don't come any closer relax
00:35:28i don't want to touch you
00:35:29i just meant i want to hear what's bothering you if you'll share it with me of course
00:35:38but now i'm supposed to believe you care about me after all the games you've been playing
00:35:43i haven't given you any reason to distrust me why would i start now
00:35:48god i've never been so confused in my life
00:35:51okay fine look i tried talking to my father about the idea of me marrying a gardener and
00:36:01he just laughed like it was a joke i can't even imagine what his reaction would be that came out
00:36:06in the news he probably disowned me
00:36:11well i can't do anything about your father
00:36:14i can give you another two weeks to try to convince him but the contract won't change
00:36:20thank you but why would you do that
00:36:24i have my reasons maybe someday soon everything will make sense
00:36:29what is taking this bitch so long i got other shit to do
00:36:54so
00:36:58so
00:37:05i
00:37:06i
00:37:08i
00:37:10i
00:37:24Gotcha.
00:37:52Hey there, beautiful.
00:37:54Hey.
00:37:56Did you get it?
00:37:58Uh, yeah. Here.
00:38:07You okay? What's wrong?
00:38:09Um, yeah, I'm fine. It's just...
00:38:13You're gonna help Emma, right?
00:38:15Yeah, of course.
00:38:17You know how my sister is. Strong-headed, just like my father.
00:38:20She never would have agreed to faster up front.
00:38:24Okay.
00:38:27You know, there's a lot of space in the back.
00:38:33Here? In public?
00:38:36My sister will never know.
00:38:46Yes, yes, Mr. Rodrigo. Everything's in place to finalize the procurement.
00:38:51Thank you so much for your continual support.
00:38:53I...
00:38:55I am...
00:38:56I'm gonna have to call you back.
00:38:57Breaking news.
00:38:58Top executive married the garden label.
00:39:01The business world is stunned by the rumors that the Chief Operating Officer of Castro Enterprises,
00:39:07one of the largest pharmaceutical conglomerates is tying the knot with an ordinary working-class man.
00:39:13Ms. Castro, I have your reports.
00:39:15This came shortly after it was announced that she was on the verge of sealing the company's largest contract in her company's history.
00:39:21Many question her judgment and the impact this union would have on her family name.
00:39:27And in other news...
00:39:29I trusted you.
00:39:30This is how you repay me?
00:39:32It wasn't me. I swear, you gotta believe me.
00:39:34Don't lie to me. You're the only one I told. How did the media get wind of it?
00:39:37Emma, I would never betray you.
00:39:39You gotta believe me.
00:39:41Well, if you didn't leak the information, then who did?
00:39:43I don't know. I wish I knew.
00:39:56You bastard! How could you? How could you do this to me?
00:40:01Emma, you're home early? Is everything alright?
00:40:04No! Everything is not alright!
00:40:06How could you do this to me after you gave me your word? You betrayed me!
00:40:10I'm sure I have no idea what you're talking about.
00:40:14But I'll be with you in just a sec. I'll have to finish up here.
00:40:19No one cares about your stupid plans, Jeff!
00:40:22Just tell me why you did it! Tell me!
00:40:25You should not have done that.
00:40:29You really should not have done that.
00:40:33Oh, what are you gonna do?
00:40:35Leave more stuff to the press?
00:40:36I say you already have a pretty good head start on that.
00:40:40What are you talking about? None of this makes sense. I'll leak what to the press?
00:40:44Oh, you don't know. Let me refresh your memory.
00:40:50This is unexpected. But I assure you, I had nothing to do with this.
00:40:54You fucking liar! It has your fingerprints all over it!
00:40:57What would I have to gain from betraying your trust?
00:41:00What would you have to gain?
00:41:01I don't know, Jeff! I don't know why you do anything you do!
00:41:05But you have completely ruined my life!
00:41:08Emma, I...
00:41:09Hello? Father?
00:41:17Hello? Father?
00:41:18Hello? Father? Hello?
00:41:19Hello?
00:41:20What am I gonna do? What the fuck am I gonna do? This is a complete disaster!
00:41:37Fuck!
00:41:38Fuck!
00:41:39How about you just calm down, take a few deep breaths. It might not be as bad as you're making it out to be.
00:41:43Might not... might not be as bad? Are you fucking kidding me? What am I gonna say to my father?
00:41:51Yeah, this looks grim. But I had nothing to do with this.
00:41:56How about instead of throwing accusations around, I just call the station and ask them who gave them the information.
00:42:01Even if you could do that, they would never tell you!
00:42:05Give me a sec.
00:42:07Who the hell are you texting?
00:42:09My accountants. So they can buy the new station and give me the information.
00:42:13You're bluffing. And even if you could do that, that would take forever to arrange.
00:42:17You'd be surprised how quickly you can get things done with your... Mr. X.
00:42:21This is a waste of my time. I just have to face my father and talk to him once and for all.
00:42:27Thanks for meeting.
00:42:28Done.
00:42:32Jonas Castro.
00:42:34He really likes your brother, isn't he?
00:42:42Well, if it isn't the latest bride to be...
00:42:45I gotta be honest, I didn't see it coming.
00:42:48But the media seems to love it.
00:42:50You snake. How did you know?
00:42:52To be fair, I was surprised as well.
00:42:55I thought you would have had better taste.
00:42:57But I guess you gotta lower your standards when you've been single for so long.
00:43:01Well, thanks for your concern about my love life.
00:43:03Why don't you mind your own business and butt out?
00:43:06Well, little sister, it became my business when you decided to embarrass the family name and drag us all through the mud.
00:43:12That's rich. Coming from the guy who's depraved lifestyle gets him in the media every weekend.
00:43:18What can I say? I'm the life of the party.
00:43:21You seem confident, like you think you have me beat.
00:43:24But I'm the one who's about to close the biggest deal in the company's history.
00:43:28You know our father better than anyone. He would never condone any of this.
00:43:33Plus, you're not the only one that can cut big deals for the company.
00:43:35Oh, you think you can cut a deal?
00:43:37We don't even know your living around the office.
00:43:40You'll soon find out I'm a man with many talents.
00:43:43Why don't you go see father? He's been waiting for you.
00:43:50Good luck. You'll need it.
00:43:52Father?
00:43:58Tell me it isn't true.
00:44:00Tell me this is just another media stunt designed to ruin this family's reputation.
00:44:04Father, I'm sorry. What the media is saying is true. I never meant for you to find out like this.
00:44:09Em, of all the men in the world, you choose a mere commoner, a gardener?
00:44:13Have you no self-respect? Have you no respect for this family?
00:44:17I know it doesn't make sense, but please, I need you to trust me.
00:44:19Trust you? You're actively bringing shame to this family and you expect me to trust you?
00:44:24Father, please.
00:44:26Who is this man? What is he doing to manipulate you like this? Are you being blackmailed? Are you pregnant?
00:44:32Once I seal the deal with the Anderson Corporation, I promise you it'll all make sense.
00:44:37I'm afraid that will no longer be necessary.
00:44:40What? What do you mean?
00:44:42While you were busy gardening, your brother came to me with a proposal that I could not refuse.
00:44:47A proposal?
00:44:49Open it.
00:44:55This is my client!
00:45:01Not anymore.
00:45:02It doesn't matter how Jonas got the account, it is his now. Emeline, you no longer need to worry about the Anderson Corporation account.
00:45:08No, please! Don't stop me now when I'm so close to the end!
00:45:09My decision is made. Jonas will now be the successor of Castro Enterprises.
00:45:13Oh, Father, please!
00:45:14Oh, Father, please! I'm begging you, don't do this to me, please!
00:45:15All right. I will give you one more chance. On one condition.
00:45:16Of course, of course, anything!
00:45:17I want to meet this gardener of yours. I want to know who it is that has stolen my daughter's heart.
00:45:20You can't do this, Father!
00:45:21You can't do this, Father! You simply just can't!
00:45:23She would disgrace the family name and you would condone it!
00:45:24She would disgrace the family name and you would condone it!
00:45:25I want to know who it is that has stolen my daughter's heart.
00:45:29Jonas, how dare you speak to me like that? Have you lost your mind?
00:45:30No, Father, I've lost my patience.
00:45:31I've lost my patience.
00:45:32I've lost my patience.
00:45:33I've lost my patience.
00:45:34I've lost my patience.
00:45:35I've lost my patience.
00:45:36That's my patience.
00:45:37I'm the master of Castro Enterprises.
00:45:38Oh, Father, please!
00:45:39I'm begging you, don't do this to me, please!
00:45:40All right.
00:45:41I will give you one more chance.
00:45:42On one condition.
00:45:43Of course, of course, anything.
00:45:44I want to meet this gardener of yours.
00:45:45I want to know who it is that has stolen my daughter's heart.
00:45:48You can't do this, Father.
00:45:49You simply just can't.
00:45:50She would disgrace the family name and you would condone it?
00:45:53Jonas, how dare you speak to me like that?
00:45:55No, Father, I've lost my patience.
00:45:59I am your son.
00:46:01I am your heir.
00:46:03It is my birthright to be your successor.
00:46:06Jonas, how dare you speak to me like this?
00:46:08I will decide who will and who will not run this club.
00:46:12Mother?
00:46:13Father, are you okay?
00:46:15Father, no!
00:46:18Father!
00:46:19Oh, Em.
00:46:24That sad look off your face.
00:46:26It's going to take a lot more than this to bring me down.
00:46:29Father, that's not funny.
00:46:30You shouldn't be speaking.
00:46:31You should be resting.
00:46:32What, you're going to start treating me like a vegetable now?
00:46:35The doctor said all I need to do is take those tablets and I'll be as right as rain.
00:46:40Oh, darling.
00:46:41You're looking more and more like your mother.
00:46:44She would have been so proud of you and the woman you've become.
00:46:48Just as I am.
00:46:50Where's your brother?
00:46:53Right here, old man.
00:46:59Glad to see you're still kicking.
00:47:01For a moment there I thought I'd-
00:47:02Don't you fucking dare.
00:47:03You did this to him.
00:47:04So it's my fault he's lying in bed like this.
00:47:07I'm the one that put him in this state-
00:47:09Hey, please.
00:47:10Stop this bickering.
00:47:11I really can't cope with it anymore.
00:47:13Sorry, father.
00:47:16Look, since I am temporarily unable to fulfill my role as the head of Castro Enterprises,
00:47:23I will need to appoint a temporary CEO.
00:47:26And Jonas, despite everything you have done, you have proven yourself a worthy candidate.
00:47:33So I will appoint you as CEO temporarily.
00:47:37What?
00:47:38No!
00:47:39Em, this is not a permanent position.
00:47:42I will not make my final decision until I've met your man and seen the contract.
00:47:48I still don't know, okay?
00:47:49We will also be instrumental.
00:47:50Please follow me.
00:47:51Tell us
00:47:55Thomas, what are you doing here?
00:48:17Hello, Father.
00:48:18Are you feeling well rested?
00:48:20Do you feel any better?
00:48:22No, not really.
00:48:24About the same.
00:48:25But, uh, why the sudden interest in my well-being, that's a little out of character for you.
00:48:33That's hurtful, Father.
00:48:35Your health is of top priority to me.
00:48:38I noticed your pills were running low, so I decided to refill them for you.
00:48:43Would you like to have a look?
00:48:44No, just, just give them to me, please.
00:48:50Well, I should be getting out of your hair.
00:49:00Get well soon, Pops.
00:49:01Well, hey!
00:49:13Watch where you're going.
00:49:15I'm sorry, sister.
00:49:16I didn't see you there.
00:49:17I must have been absent-minded.
00:49:19You're being too nice.
00:49:21What are you up to?
00:49:22What do you mean, what am I up to?
00:49:23I just apologized for almost pushing you over.
00:49:27What are you doing in Father's room?
00:49:29Now I can't check up on my own father?
00:49:31What do you people take me for around here?
00:49:33I'm sorry.
00:49:47Jonas.
00:49:49What are you doing here, and why are you in my seat?
00:49:52Didn't you hear?
00:49:54I'm in charge now, so technically, this is my seat.
00:49:58Do you actually need something, or did you just come here to gloat?
00:50:02Emma, Emma, you always like to get straight down to business, don't you?
00:50:06Well, let's get to it.
00:50:08You are obligated to report all findings and dealings to the company head.
00:50:12Yet, after looking through all your files, I can't seem to find anything on the Anderson Corporation.
00:50:19Why is that?
00:50:21Why do you want the details of the deal?
00:50:23So you can steal my client again, like you did last time?
00:50:26Come on, Emma.
00:50:27Don't be petty.
00:50:28I finalized a contract that was sitting on your desk for weeks.
00:50:32It's all in the company's best interest.
00:50:34Company's best interest?
00:50:35Or your best interest, Jonas?
00:50:38Well, I am currently the Chief Executive Officer, so my interest is the company's best interest.
00:50:46Of course, you never did tell me how you got the details of the contract in the first place.
00:50:51I never pegged you as someone who was scurrying around like a rat.
00:50:54I don't scurry it.
00:50:57I have people for that.
00:50:58It's the mark of a true leader.
00:51:00You know, you could really learn a thing or two from me, Emma.
00:51:02I knew it.
00:51:03I knew you had someone on the inside.
00:51:06Wait.
00:51:08That means that someone's...
00:51:10That fucking bitch!
00:51:13Emma, good...
00:51:25It's Miss Castro to you.
00:51:27Going somewhere?
00:51:28Um, yes.
00:51:29I have something to tell you that...
00:51:31Meaning to tell me what?
00:51:32Exactly.
00:51:33That you're a liar?
00:51:34A backstabber?
00:51:35That you've been conniving with my brother behind my back?
00:51:37What exactly were you meaning to tell me?
00:51:39Emma, I know it looks bad, but I never lied about any...
00:51:43Don't lie to me.
00:51:46Have some dignity.
00:51:48I trusted you and you betrayed me.
00:51:51I hardly think this is appropriate workplace behavior, little sister.
00:51:54I could have you sanctioned for assaulting my personal assistant.
00:51:59Your personal assistant.
00:52:00So that's what this is.
00:52:02You sold me out.
00:52:04Cynthia, darling, wait for me in my office.
00:52:07I'll be with you shortly.
00:52:07And that it wasn't meant to be like this.
00:52:13I'm sorry.
00:52:23As CEO, I'm responsible for the well-being of all my employees.
00:52:28I'm sure you understand.
00:52:29Interim CEO.
00:52:31Let's see how long you can hold on to that position once father recovers, sweet brother.
00:52:35Oh, Emma.
00:52:41I plan to hold on to this position for a very, very long time.
00:52:44Hey, um, I really wanted to apologize for the way I treated you and that I doubted you.
00:53:02And I shouldn't have broken your plan.
00:53:04That was a stupid thing to do.
00:53:06I never thought I'd see the day that Emily and Castro would apologize.
00:53:12Well, don't get used to it.
00:53:13It's not going to happen again.
00:53:17Actually, scratch that.
00:53:20I think, I think it will happen more often.
00:53:22I know I haven't been the best fake wife to you, but you've been good to me.
00:53:30And you've been kind and patient.
00:53:32And you didn't try to force yourself on me when you could have.
00:53:35Emma, you don't have to.
00:53:37No, please.
00:53:37Just let me finish, okay?
00:53:39I think it's, this is really hard for me to say.
00:53:42But I also want to apologize for how I've treated you in the past.
00:53:45I've been self-centered and egocentric and I'm sorry.
00:53:52It's okay, Emma.
00:53:54And just so you know, this isn't about revenge.
00:53:57What is it about?
00:53:58I mean, what do you stand to gain from this contract?
00:54:01I can't tell you.
00:54:02Not yet.
00:54:03I figured.
00:54:04Oh, can you at least show me what you're painting?
00:54:08I knew you were an artist.
00:54:10Hmm.
00:54:11There's a lot you don't know about me.
00:54:13I bet.
00:54:15So, can I see it?
00:54:17Want to come see?
00:54:24But, but why?
00:54:32It's beautiful.
00:54:34But, why would you paint a picture of me?
00:54:37I don't recall it being a crime to paint a picture of a beautiful and fascinating woman.
00:54:45Well, maybe I can see it when it's finished.
00:54:49Maybe.
00:54:50We'll see.
00:54:55Emma.
00:54:57I know you just, you didn't come all this way to apologize.
00:55:00Man, I know that look on your face.
00:55:05What's going on?
00:55:07So, now you can read my emotions and know when something's wrong?
00:55:11Well, I think I've always been able to do that with you.
00:55:15You pat your lips every time you're worried.
00:55:17Well, I also know that your father's fallen ill.
00:55:23That your brother's taking control of the company.
00:55:25How do you know that?
00:55:26That hasn't even gone public yet.
00:55:28I have my ways.
00:55:30And I always keep a close eye on my assets.
00:55:33The question is, what are you going to do?
00:55:38At this stage, I don't know.
00:55:41My father said the only way he'd even entertain the idea of me getting married to a gardener
00:55:46is if he met the man first.
00:55:48But I know the contract I signed says that I can't do that.
00:55:52So, I guess you could say I'm out of options.
00:55:55Mm-mm.
00:56:00That is a precarious situation.
00:56:03And it would void the contract.
00:56:04But I'll do it.
00:56:11What?
00:56:12What did you just say?
00:56:13I said I'll do it.
00:56:15I'll go with you to see your father.
00:56:18But why would you do that?
00:56:19That doesn't make any sense.
00:56:20All I can say is that in this respect,
00:56:23our goals are aligned.
00:56:26Goals aligned?
00:56:26What goals are you talking about, Jeff?
00:56:28What goals?
00:56:30Don't worry about that now.
00:56:32Everything will make sense soon.
00:56:34We can go right now if you'd like.
00:56:42I'll grab my coat.
00:56:50Cynthia, darling, why the long face?
00:56:53We should be celebrating my victory, not sulking.
00:56:55She never helped you.
00:56:57Your sister hates me because she thinks I betrayed her.
00:56:59And rightfully so.
00:57:01I didn't realize you were going to use that information against her.
00:57:04And if I did, I wouldn't have helped you.
00:57:06All you care about is yourself.
00:57:08I think you've been well compensated for your efforts.
00:57:11A salary bump.
00:57:12A triple promotion.
00:57:14I'd expect you to be more grateful.
00:57:16I'm sorry.
00:57:17I'm grateful.
00:57:18But what's going to happen when your dad wakes up?
00:57:21Is it going to be the same?
00:57:22Who says my father's going to recover?
00:57:33What do you mean by that?
00:57:35Everyone keeps going on and on about how my father's going to recover and all the things
00:57:38that will happen.
00:57:39But my father has a very serious illness and he might not recover.
00:57:43And that's just a fact.
00:57:45How could you say that about your own father?
00:57:47I don't think I've said anything out of place.
00:57:50My father is very sick and he might be in bed for a very long time.
00:57:55And I'm sure that would definitely suit your agenda, wouldn't it?
00:57:57Are you accusing me of something?
00:57:59No, Jonah.
00:58:00I'm not accusing you of anything.
00:58:01I just think I chose the wrong side.
00:58:04And what side is that?
00:58:06Look, you're not the man that I thought you were.
00:58:09I heard stories, but I didn't think they were true, but clearly they are.
00:58:12And what stories are those?
00:58:17Tell me the tales of Jonas Castro.
00:58:20Jonas Castro?
00:58:22Well, Jonas Castro loves himself.
00:58:24He's an alcoholic.
00:58:25He's a womanizer.
00:58:26He's just pure evil.
00:58:29That's who Jonas Castro is.
00:58:34Look.
00:58:35I can't do this.
00:58:37I'm leaving.
00:58:40Where the fuck do you think you're going?
00:58:42Seems you've forgotten your place.
00:58:46Maybe it's time I reminded you.
00:58:51Please.
00:58:52Let go.
00:58:54Jonas.
00:58:54You really think you can say whatever the fuck you want and get away with it?
00:58:58Look, I think you're drunk.
00:59:00And I think you just need to get off me, please.
00:59:03Let me remind you.
00:59:04You were just a pawn in all of this.
00:59:06Before I came into your life, you were nothing.
00:59:08Please.
00:59:09Please, I'm sorry.
00:59:10We just don't forget about it and we can go.
00:59:13No, no.
00:59:14Please.
00:59:14I think I need to teach you a lesson.
00:59:16I'm going to never forget it.
00:59:23You seem pretty confident.
00:59:25I guess you've done a lot of stuff like this before.
00:59:28Not really.
00:59:29Any advice on approaching your father?
00:59:31Well, he already doesn't like you.
00:59:34So I guess just be yourself.
00:59:36Let's get this over with me.
00:59:40Father?
00:59:42I'm here.
00:59:43You're not alone.
00:59:45I'm with my fiancée.
00:59:47It's you.
00:59:51Wait.
00:59:52You two know each other?
00:59:54Your father and I have met.
00:59:56It was a long time ago.
00:59:57I'm surprised he remembers.
00:59:59I never forget a face.
01:00:01Especially one as unique as yours.
01:00:04Wait.
01:00:05Hang on.
01:00:05This doesn't make any sense.
01:00:07Someone needs to give me some answers.
01:00:08This man came to me a few years ago asking for a private meeting to discuss a very important proposal.
01:00:38You're the man I spoke with on the phone?
01:00:52Yes, sir.
01:00:55It's not every day I have a meeting with a total stranger.
01:00:57But you said you had an interesting business proposal.
01:01:00So, what is it?
01:01:01Of course, sir.
01:01:02I understand perfectly.
01:01:04But I said I had an interesting proposal for you.
01:01:07It may not be exactly considered a business proposal.
01:01:11Young man, I don't have time for your silly little word games.
01:01:14So, you have five minutes to tell me what the proposal is.
01:01:16Or I will have you thrown out.
01:01:18Then you're right down to business.
01:01:22I would like to ask for your daughter, Emma's handyman.
01:01:34I'm sorry.
01:01:35I think my hearing must be playing tricks on me.
01:01:37Could you repeat that for me, please?
01:01:39I said I would like your daughter's hand in marriage.
01:01:44So, it seems like my hearing is fine.
01:01:47No, sir.
01:01:47I believe your hearing is still top-notch.
01:01:49So, what makes you think I would go for such a ludicrous idea?
01:01:53Well, I didn't think you'd have a problem with it, since I am the heir to my family's billion-dollar fortune.
01:01:58Is that supposed to impress me?
01:02:00Anyone can claim to be anything these days.
01:02:02That's my family's name, our net worth.
01:02:11We operate several business enterprises, as well as doing philanthropic work.
01:02:15So?
01:02:16A union between your daughter and I would strengthen both our families.
01:02:20Galvanizing our position in high society, making us a formidable force.
01:02:23I didn't think you'd have a problem with it.
01:02:26Well, I see you've done your research.
01:02:28But even if I were to give this union my blessing, I could never convince my Emmeline to marry someone that she didn't choose herself.
01:02:36Well, I believe that's where I come in.
01:02:38How so?
01:02:39So, how exactly do you plan on wooing my daughter?
01:02:50Well, in all honesty, sir, it's not a very good plan, but it's one that sets my heart at ease.
01:02:55What exactly are you talking about?
01:02:57I've not had much luck with women in this regard.
01:03:00They always seem to be after me for access to my money.
01:03:05I'm so sick of it.
01:03:06So I intend to disguise myself as a nobody.
01:03:10Are you suggesting that my daughter is after you for your money, like some pathetic little gold digger?
01:03:16No, no, sir.
01:03:17I just want Emma to get to know me for me, that's all.
01:03:21This is a ridiculous plan.
01:03:22It'll never work.
01:03:23I know, but I'm still willing to try.
01:03:27And if it goes south, no harm done.
01:03:29So what exactly do you want from me?
01:03:31Well, I was hoping you could put in a good word for me, but Emma can't know that you know who I am.
01:03:37Maybe you could say that I'm the son of an old friend.
01:03:39This is a ridiculous plan.
01:03:40I think you just need to leave.
01:03:41It's no secret that you yearn for your daughter to get married to someone worthy from high society.
01:03:48Please just consider the plan.
01:03:49How dare you presume to know me and what it is that I want.
01:03:54Get out!
01:03:57Thank you for your time.
01:04:02If you reconsider, please give me a call.
01:04:07How arrogant.
01:04:10Reminds me of my younger self.
01:04:11Wait, so hang on.
01:04:20What you're trying to tell me is...
01:04:22I've never been poor a day in my life.
01:04:25I just wanted you to see the real me.
01:04:27That's what I was trying to tell you that day in the restaurant.
01:04:30But you wouldn't hear me out.
01:04:32So you just created a fake marriage, a contract marriage, and why not move on to someone else?
01:04:38Contract marriage?
01:04:39But what if I hadn't signed it?
01:04:41What was going to be your next scheme?
01:04:43I told you.
01:04:45You're the only person that I ever wanted to see me for who I was.
01:04:50And it wasn't a sham contract.
01:04:52I would have kept my end of the bargain at the end of the three months.
01:04:57What if I hadn't signed it?
01:04:59What would have your next scheme been?
01:05:00There was no next scheme because I knew you would sign it.
01:05:04How did you know that?
01:05:05Because I know you.
01:05:08Evelyn, you're willing to do whatever it takes to get what you want.
01:05:12Just like I am.
01:05:14You seem to know a lot about me.
01:05:16I really don't know what's going on here.
01:05:20But Em, if you're willing to accept his marriage proposal, you can have the company.
01:05:30No, Father.
01:05:31There's no marriage proposal.
01:05:33There's a web of lies and deceit in this sick man's games.
01:05:38There is now.
01:05:38Emma, you're the only one I've ever wanted.
01:05:44The only one I love.
01:05:47I'm sorry I had to pretend to be someone I wasn't.
01:05:51But, if you're willing to make an honest man out of me, I promise, no more games or half-truths.
01:05:59Emma, will you marry me?
01:06:01Will you marry me?
01:06:12Jeff, you're a very curious human being.
01:06:17But you have been very kind and caring to me over the last few months.
01:06:21Even though I've been a total bitch, I hate to admit it, but I have grown fond of you.
01:06:27So is that a yes?
01:06:28Well, we've already been married for two months. Might as well give it a real shot.
01:06:35Yes.
01:06:41Oh.
01:06:43Oh, looks like I missed the family reunion.
01:06:46Guess my invitation got lost in the mail.
01:06:48No, Jonas, you're just in the nick of time. Your sister is getting married.
01:06:53Oh, that's wonderful news.
01:06:55I'm not finished.
01:06:56It is also my final decision that she takes over as CEO of Castro Enterprises and that you step down effective immediately.
01:07:04Like hell I will.
01:07:06I'm your son!
01:07:07No son of mine would swap out my medication for a placebo so that I would die faster.
01:07:13Yeah, I knew about that.
01:07:15I might be sick, but I am not senile.
01:07:18I didn't want it to come with a sword.
01:07:20But it looks like I'm having no other choice.
01:07:23What the hell are you doing? That's how father...
01:07:26What are you doing?
01:07:28I'm doing what I should have done a long time ago, little sister.
01:07:31Please, that's how father...
01:07:33Just think about what you're doing. Put it down.
01:07:35Step out of the way, Emma.
01:07:45I'm not going to tell you again.
01:07:46No, please. Think about what you're doing.
01:07:48This is our father. Put it down.
01:07:50What the fuck do you think you're doing, Emma? Get out of the way.
01:07:53No.
01:07:54It's okay, Emma. I'll handle this.
01:07:56No, please let me talk to him.
01:07:58Talk to who?
01:07:58This piece of shit.
01:08:00This disgraceful excuse for a man that I'm ashamed to call my son.
01:08:04Your mother was right about you.
01:08:07If you refuse to get out of the way, Emma,
01:08:08then you can go to the grave with him.
01:08:11No, no, no.
01:08:15Father!
01:08:16Father, no!
01:08:18No, father!
01:08:22Father, please, no!
01:08:26Please, call an ambulance.
01:08:28I'll call an ambulance.
01:08:29It's too late, Emma.
01:08:30It's too late.
01:08:31Father, please.
01:08:33Don't worry.
01:08:34It's fine.
01:08:36Know that I'm so proud of you.
01:08:40And your mother would have been so proud of you, too.
01:08:45I'll send her your love.
01:08:47Father, no.
01:08:49No, no.
01:08:50No.
01:08:58Red Dragon.
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