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