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