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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.
00:00:20Sir, this is a coordinated attack from multiple investment funds.
00:00:25They're shorting us simultaneously. There is nothing we can do.
00:00:29Sir, what are our next steps?
00:00:35Well, looks like Shepard Group might be bankrupt by lunch time.
00:00:45Hey, this is a private meeting.
00:00:46Mr. Jason, excuse me ma'am. Could you hold on our cleaning for just a couple 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?
00:01:09What are you doing?
00:01:11What are you doing?
00:01:12You can't do this, you're just a cleaner.
00:01:14You can't be messing with our company funds.
00:01:16This is incredible.
00:01:19What's going on?
00:01:20The shorting attempt.
00:01:22It's failing.
00:01:23The price is holding.
00:01:25Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.
00:01:30We met before.
00:01:33They're still cleaning to do Mr. Shepard.
00:01:37Hold on.
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00:01:39How 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 five?
00:01:53No.
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, I just thought you might like discreet today.
00:02:00Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Group.
00:02:10Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:15Ma'am, I still don't know what you're doing.
00:02:17You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:18No ma'am, I just thought you might like discreet today.
00:02:21Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Group.
00:02:25Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:29Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret and why you've married this Ben Harrison fellow.
00:02:35Look, today is Ben's birthday.
00:02:37Anything we need to discuss, we can do it some other time.
00:02:40Ma'am, it really is time for you to accept your inheritance.
00:02:44Because what I want is a simple life with Ben.
00:02:49Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Toby walk you onto the house, for my sake.
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00:03:59Clearly, Ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the Harrison family.
00:04:02Amber's family is practically local royalty.
00:04:05Local royalty?
00:04:08A small-town rich person is royalty?
00:04:10And what qualifications do you have to judge, Ms. Cleaner?
00:04:13Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor, doesn't
00:04:17it, Ben?
00:04:18What's going on?
00:04:19Is this why you want a divorce?
00:04:25Because of her?
00:04:26Oh, please.
00:04:27It's been years building Harrison Group.
00:04:30You're still a cleaner.
00:04:31We just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:34Grown apart?
00:04:36No.
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00:04:38I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:43I won't sign anything.
00:04:45Huh.
00:04:47Money is a motivator, isn't it?
00:04:50Ben.
00:04:51Alright.
00:04:52Here.
00:04:53$100,000.
00:04:54Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:04:56$100,000.
00:04:58$100,000.
00:04:59I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.
00:05:04Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?
00:05:07Don't be ridiculous.
00:05:09You've never done anything for Ben's success.
00:05:11This is our active charity to work.
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00:05:15A million dollars.
00:05:16Take this.
00:05:17You just want more money, don't you?
00:05:19Just leave and never see Ben again.
00:05:22I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this.
00:05:29Since none of you respect me.
00:05:33A cleaning lady threatening us.
00:05:35I'm so scared.
00:05:38Just leave.
00:05:39You already make this house stink.
00:05:41I'm sorry.
00:05:42You're right, there's both other people who are more than that.
00:05:43You can't see the difference.
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00:05:45I don't have to worry.
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00:06:09Wait a minute. Don't you remember? She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:18Yeah, she saved our hiding there. Remember?
00:06:22Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?
00:06:27Oh. Let's get to the bottom of this.
00:06:34Hey! What are you doing? Let go of me!
00:06:37You attacked Amber. Apologize this instant.
00:06:43Stealing from the Harrisons. We gave you a generous divorce settlement, you refused it, and now you're stealing.
00:06:49She couldn't afford it. You're a thief.
00:06:58That's mine! Give it back!
00:07:00That's enough!
00:07:03Laura?
00:07:05I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.
00:07:08It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard, but I'm just going through a divorce. You see, it's...
00:07:16Who are you?
00:07:17Laura's new squeeze.
00:07:19Excuse me. Do you know who I am?
00:07:21Is this true? You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son? Shame on you!
00:07:26Mr. Shepard, I...
00:07:27For your information, my name is Brian Shepard. I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:33Oh, please. A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:07:37You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?
00:07:40That's really interesting considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.
00:07:45That's ridiculous. He doesn't look like that. My ring.
00:07:50Jason, give it back to Ms. Lewis.
00:07:51Oh, hey, what are you doing?
00:07:56Laura, let's get you out of here. Now.
00:07:58Hold on a minute, Laura. Who the heck is this man? Or have you been sneaking around?
00:08:03It's alright, ma'am. This is none of your business.
00:08:06I'll grab dead bodies. You're not going anywhere until I tell you what's going on.
00:08:11We are the Harrisons. You can't just waltz in here and take her!
00:08:15Harrison, compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody. I go back.
00:08:18What? Are you saying that is Brian Shepard?
00:08:21That's a lie!
00:08:22Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura! You come back here and explain yourself!
00:08:26Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura!
00:08:31Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the $100 million deal?
00:08:36Let's just say that... Ben underestimated me.
00:08:40I don't feel good about going through the signing event. After how they treated you. Maybe we should cancel it?
00:08:47No! Um... No, the event will proceed. Besides, I'll be there.
00:08:55There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura. Who are you, truly?
00:09:03You'll find out, Mr. Shepard. Um, can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:10Mr. Yates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners, and we're gonna have a meeting. An investment meeting. One week from today.
00:09:25Make sure everyone is there.
00:09:29Because after that meeting, I'm gonna reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:36Oh, excellent, Ms. Lewis. I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:40Ben Harrison, you're gonna know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.
00:09:53After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.
00:09:58Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:01Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:04Security! Get that woman out of here! We don't need cleaners at this event!
00:10:09Why wouldn't I be here? This is a business event, after all.
00:10:13Business? You wouldn't know business if I hit you on the head.
00:10:17A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey. Just get out!
00:10:21Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for.
00:10:24You should've taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:26Oh, Ben. Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:31Oh, Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:35You don't belong here. Just get out!
00:10:43That's what you get.
00:10:45This contract is mine. To give or take away as I see fit.
00:10:57Don't be ridiculous! This is insane! Who do you think you are?
00:11:00Yeah, put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:03Security! She's lost a mind! This is a disaster!
00:11:07Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you,
00:11:12but since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:15You really think ripping up that contract is gonna help?
00:11:18You're so silly, Lori.
00:11:19Oh, please, honey. You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:22You really think ripping up that contract is gonna help? You're so silly, Lori.
00:11:24Oh, please, honey. You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:26Security! Get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:29I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:11:32Oh, please, honey. You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:35Security! Get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:39I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:11:42And after careful consideration, I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:11:47You really think that the Shepard group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:11:53You have no authority here.
00:11:55Of course she has the authority.
00:11:57But I'm not sure what happened.
00:11:59Don't you think the Shepard group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:12:00I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with 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.
00:12:11Of course she has the authority.
00:12:19That's the man that Laura went with the other day. What is he doing here?
00:12:22Mr. Shepard? How does he know her?
00:12:24Is that really Brian Shepard?
00:12:27Laura, are you alright?
00:12:30Mr. Shepard, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman. There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:35There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison.
00:12:38This contract with Shepard group is officially terminated.
00:12:42Effective immediately.
00:12:45Wait a minute. This contract? I thought you said you got it.
00:12:48It's her. She ruined the contract. You are his mistress, aren't you?
00:12:53An affair? She had an affair with that man behind my son's back?
00:12:59Mom, please, it's okay. This man is-
00:13:01Don't touch me!
00:13:03That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone, has an affair and you just stand there?
00:13:08You're a disgrace.
00:13:09An adulterer.
00:13:10You deserve to be ar-
00:13:11Shut up!
00:13:12Mr. Shepard, I apologize for this whole mess, but I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.
00:13:20Tricked? Why don't you answer a question yourself then?
00:13:26What was my name before we got married?
00:13:29Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:31The Lewis Group? The Financial Giants?
00:13:35There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:38That's crazy. There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name. That's absurd.
00:13:45It's- it's- it's absurd! A high society heirs wouldn't waste their time in Maplewood!
00:13:53Yeah, 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.
00:14:01She's nothing special. She only married me out of gratitude.
00:14:04I was just a waitress. How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:14:09First time I met her, she was in need of waitress at the diner.
00:14:13Okay, listen up, everybody. When- when I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:18Mm-hmm. Now look at me. I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.
00:14:21And look at her. Still just a clear.
00:14:24Mr. Shepard, that woman is my son's ex-wife. She's doing all this out of spite!
00:14:30She's lying, Mr. Shepard. She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:35Let's make something clear. I was the one behind Harrison Group's success.
00:14:44I used my resources to help my ex-husband, but all he saw me as was the maid.
00:14:50Don't lie! You were never good enough for Ben when you married him. Oops!
00:14:55That roof was built with lies. Cathy, you never respected me.
00:15:00And Ben? Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.
00:15:05And the cheating. I think you're blaming the wrong person.
00:15:11You were not good enough for Ben then, and you're certainly not good enough for him now!
00:15:15If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story, then the truth, Cathy.
00:15:21Cathy, consider this my resignation from the Harrisons. From everything.
00:15:31Wait, wait, wait, wait! Laura, you think you can just walk in here and, you know, ruin everything?
00:15:34And then just walk out like nothing happened?
00:15:36I don't think so. You're a cleaner. You're a cleaner that cleans toilets.
00:15:41Nobody cares about you.
00:15:42Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect.
00:15:48I don't need a fancy title or a rich husband to feel important.
00:15:56I think there has been some sort of misunderstanding.
00:15:58I think all jobs are important, right, Mom?
00:16:01Ben, what are you doing?
00:16:03But I don't think that a janitor should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.
00:16:08A janitor.
00:16:10Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?
00:16:18You did claim to have been the one that secured the deal, weren't you, Miss Smith?
00:16:24Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie!
00:16:26This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you!
00:16:31I... but, well...
00:16:33A lie, you say?
00:16:34Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrison Group.
00:16:39But I don't recognize you.
00:16:41Is this true, Miss Smith?
00:16:44Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions.
00:16:48This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.
00:16:52But, the contract... I mean, Laura tore it up.
00:16:55So, can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?
00:16:59Reprinted, Mr. Harrison.
00:17:02Perhaps you haven't been paying attention without Miss Lewis involvement.
00:17:06I wouldn't even consider me partnering with your company.
00:17:10Today, I want to make it clear.
00:17:15Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.
00:17:19Miss Smith, you lied to us! You destroyed everything!
00:17:27What? No, it's a misunderstanding! I can explain!
00:17:31Lewis... Lewis Family Group? This can't be!
00:17:35Believe what you want, Ben.
00:17:38Lewis Group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.
00:17:42Three of our Vice-Presidents will be here in Maplewood.
00:17:47And I'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am.
00:17:54Everyone, listen to me!
00:17:57Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison Group.
00:18:01A man who can keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on a contract.
00:18:07The charade is over, Mr. Harrison.
00:18:09Mr. Harrison, everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:18:15Miss Lewis?
00:18:17Shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:23Mr. Harrison?
00:18:25Help!
00:18:26Mom!
00:18:27Someone get a doctor!
00:18:28Mom!
00:18:29It seems your night has taken quite the turn, Mr. Shepard.
00:18:35Indeed.
00:18:36Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.
00:18:38What?
00:18:39What now?
00:18:40Mom!
00:18:41This is not all on me!
00:18:42Not on you!
00:18:43I was trying to help!
00:18:44She cheated on you with Shepard!
00:18:45Flaunted their affair!
00:18:46Exactly!
00:18:47And those dresses?
00:18:48Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:18:49Miss Smith, how could you do this?
00:18:50We trusted you completely!
00:18:51No, no, no!
00:18:52I got Ben the deal!
00:18:53I had no idea Shepard would fall for Borov.
00:18:54I had no idea that Shepard would fall for Borov.
00:18:55I had no idea that Shepard would fall for Borov.
00:18:56She's a liar!
00:18:57Oh, stop it, Amber!
00:18:58You lied to us just as much as she did!
00:18:59Lied?
00:19:00You're unruly!
00:19:01You're unruly!
00:19:02I was trying to help!
00:19:03I was trying to help!
00:19:04She cheated on you with Shepard!
00:19:05I was trying to help!
00:19:06She cheated on you with Shepard!
00:19:07Flaunted their affair!
00:19:08Exactly!
00:19:09And those dresses?
00:19:10Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:19:11Miss Smith, how could you do this?
00:19:12We trusted you completely!
00:19:13What?
00:19:14No, no!
00:19:15I got Ben the deal!
00:19:16I had no idea Shepard would fall for Borov.
00:19:19She's a liar!
00:19:20Oh, stop it, Amber!
00:19:21You lied to us just as much as she did!
00:19:24Lied?
00:19:25You're on my side!
00:19:27And anyways, I have a plan.
00:19:29The Shepards are no one special.
00:19:32We can expose Laura and all her lies.
00:19:34Go national.
00:19:35We can make ourselves a household name.
00:19:39Now, if you'll excuse me,
00:19:41I have a very important phone call to make.
00:19:44Thank you so much for tonight, Mr. Shepard.
00:19:51Thank you as well for standing up for me.
00:19:53It's alright, Laura.
00:19:55You deserve the credit for all your hard work.
00:19:57Can I ask you something?
00:19:58Do you have any place to stay tonight?
00:20:00Maybe a hotel?
00:20:01Don't...
00:20:02Don't worry about me, Mr. Shepard.
00:20:04I'll be fine.
00:20:05Um...
00:20:06Excuse me, you can just drop me off.
00:20:08Actually, Laura...
00:20:09Actually, Laura...
00:20:10There is something else.
00:20:12Would you consider going out for dinner sometime?
00:20:15Just casually, of course.
00:20:16Mr. Shepard, are you asking me out?
00:20:21Please, call me Brian.
00:20:23And yes...
00:20:25Technically, you're single now.
00:20:28Yes, that may be true, but...
00:20:31Going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner
00:20:35isn't exactly proper.
00:20:38Proper?
00:20:40Laura...
00:20:41Laura...
00:20:42I don't give a damn about appearances.
00:20:45Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength.
00:20:49Those are qualities I truly admire.
00:20:52So what do you say?
00:20:54Dinner?
00:20:55Just two people getting to know each other.
00:20:59I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard.
00:21:04I actually have another appointment tonight.
00:21:06So I...
00:21:07I can't...
00:21:08Wait, Laura...
00:21:09Just here is fine.
00:21:13Laura?
00:21:18Laura!
00:21:19Who is it?
00:21:20Laura, wait!
00:21:21Jason, find out who owns that car.
00:21:25And do it fast.
00:21:34Ian Lewis?
00:21:35Who is this?
00:21:36It's Amber Smith.
00:21:37Mr. Lewis?
00:21:38I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.
00:21:44I don't know who you are, Miss Smith.
00:21:47How did you get this number?
00:21:49Don't worry about that right now.
00:21:51I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis.
00:21:54Someone I know very well.
00:21:56Impersonating my niece?
00:21:59And where is this fake Laura?
00:22:03Right here in Maplewood.
00:22:05And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.
00:22:08Well, what is she doing exactly?
00:22:13And more to the point, what do you want from me?
00:22:17In the next few days, the Lewis Group will hold an investment meeting, right?
00:22:22I want to meet with the Vice Presidents.
00:22:25All will be revealed then.
00:22:27Very well.
00:22:28I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting.
00:22:31But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I...
00:22:34It won't be.
00:22:35Trust me, Mr. Lewis.
00:22:37Thank you, Mr.
00:22:43That little rascal, Laura.
00:22:47I wonder what she's up to now.
00:22:52That car belongs to Mr. Yeats.
00:22:54The Lewis family bubler.
00:22:57Oh.
00:22:58The Lewis family?
00:23:00That's interesting.
00:23:02Could she be connected to them somehow?
00:23:05I'm not sure.
00:23:09Brian!
00:23:10There you are.
00:23:11I've missed you.
00:23:12Chloe.
00:23:13What are you up to?
00:23:15Chloe.
00:23:16What are you doing here?
00:23:18What do you mean?
00:23:19Can't I visit the man I love?
00:23:21We ended things for a reason.
00:23:23It was just one teensy mistake.
00:23:26I was...
00:23:27I was a little bit tipsy.
00:23:29Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:31Teensy mistake, you say?
00:23:32You cheated on me.
00:23:34Is this your new fling?
00:23:40Ex-divorcy.
00:23:41Used to clean floors.
00:23:43Quite the catch.
00:23:44You say?
00:23:45Look.
00:23:46My relationship with her is none of your business.
00:23:50And don't you dare talk about her like that.
00:23:52Please.
00:23:53An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman.
00:23:58It's a classic story.
00:23:59That's enough.
00:24:00I'll get the hell out of my office.
00:24:03You want to be careful, Brian.
00:24:05Duke Industries still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.
00:24:08If you want Shepard Group to stay afloat, you ought to be more careful.
00:24:13Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's secrets now.
00:24:26This is it.
00:24:27The Lewis Group Vice Presidents are on the top floor.
00:24:29Once I'm done speaking with them, I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments.
00:24:34I'll go speak with them first, and then I'll introduce you.
00:24:38Well, well, well.
00:24:40Look who it is.
00:24:41What a surprise.
00:24:43Did Brian teach you already?
00:24:45That's none of your business.
00:24:48Now move aside, please.
00:24:49Laura, just what do you think you're doing, you street rat?
00:24:53You really think you can just ruin my events again?
00:24:55Haven't you ruined my life enough?
00:24:56Don't you have any shame?
00:24:58If you'll excuse me, I have an important meeting to get to.
00:25:02Oh, the nurse.
00:25:03After everything you've done, you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?
00:25:08Seriously?
00:25:09I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.
00:25:14Oh, that's gold.
00:25:16You really think that they're gonna let you in, Laura?
00:25:18Please.
00:25:19You're no one compared to me.
00:25:20You don't deserve to be here.
00:25:22The only ones who don't belong here are you three.
00:25:26You three.
00:25:27And you, idiot.
00:25:29Believing every lie that she tells you.
00:25:31Wake.
00:25:32Up.
00:25:33Ben.
00:25:34Oh, Laura.
00:25:35Laura, come on.
00:25:36Why do you always pull this on me?
00:25:37I mean, seriously, can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once?
00:25:41I know what this is.
00:25:43So stupid.
00:25:44Oh, shut your trap.
00:25:47Amber spoke directly with the CEO.
00:25:50We invited her to meet with the VPs before the main meeting.
00:25:53Yeah.
00:25:54Amber got me a partnership with the Loose Group.
00:25:57And unlike some people, I have a real invitation.
00:26:00Well, before you all start celebrating, why don't you take a look at this.
00:26:10Oh, that's rich.
00:26:11You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me.
00:26:14I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Loose Group.
00:26:18Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?
00:26:22You mean my uncle?
00:26:24Ian, don't be ridiculous.
00:26:26Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself.
00:26:32And besides, this looks fake.
00:26:35She's a liar.
00:26:37This is a personal invitation from Mr. Yates himself.
00:26:42It grants me access to the VIP elevator, which leads straight to the vice presidential suite.
00:26:47She's lying.
00:26:48They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel.
00:26:51Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?
00:26:57Not that I know of.
00:26:59See?
00:27:00She's lying.
00:27:01There you have it, Laura.
00:27:03Even the hotel staff can spot a fake.
00:27:05Go on, get lost before things get worse.
00:27:10Here, take this one.
00:27:12Lead me to the vice presidents.
00:27:14You have no idea what you just did.
00:27:18There will be consequences.
00:27:22Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis that you claim to have,
00:27:28why don't you just ask him to get the two of them an invitation?
00:27:33Security!
00:27:34Security!
00:27:35We need this woman removed immediately.
00:27:36She is harassing me.
00:27:37We're done with your games, Laura.
00:27:39You're just a fraud.
00:27:40Ma'am, please remove me.
00:27:41What?
00:27:42Hold on!
00:27:43One more time, Laura.
00:27:47Brian Shepard?
00:27:48You think money buys you the right to walk all over people?
00:27:50Well, it doesn't.
00:27:51Yeah.
00:27:52Wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it, huh?
00:27:54What other plans do you have to destroy this time?
00:27:57Get you out?
00:27:58After what you did to Laura, you had it coming.
00:28:01Don't play dumb.
00:28:02We know exactly what's been happening here.
00:28:04How long has this little affair been going on?
00:28:07You've been sleeping with her since she was married to my son!
00:28:09Hold on a second.
00:28:11An affair? You think Laura and I? You people are unbelievable.
00:28:20Mr. Carter, get down here ASAP. We have a situation.
00:28:24What, you think you can just boss the manager around now? Is that it?
00:28:28We'll stick around and watch you crash and burn.
00:28:30Miss Lewis, apologies for the delay. How can I help you this evening?
00:28:34Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly.
00:28:37It seems there's a misunderstanding.
00:28:40These people don't think that I belong here.
00:28:43Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you, this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:46A cleaner? Nonsense. I personally agreed to Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:28:52Exactly. Lewis Group, my company, has some major investments planned here in Maplewood.
00:29:01I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.
00:29:05No, this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground.
00:29:09She's been this way since my son divorced her. She's insane.
00:29:12Actually, I met Laura three years ago at the coffee shop. She helped secure a profitable investment for Shepard Group.
00:29:21No! It's a lie! Mr. Shepard, she's tricking you too!
00:29:26You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them.
00:29:35Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?
00:29:38Wait, is that why you're covering for her? Huh? Because of the affair? Because she slept with you?
00:29:42Excuse me? Of course.
00:29:44Who are you and how dare you speak to Miss Lewis that way?
00:29:47Enough of this. She grabbed-
00:29:48That's enough. Have you embarrassed yourself enough?
00:29:50This is Lewis Group property. Behave or I'll call security.
00:29:54But she doesn't even have a VIP entrance access. She shouldn't be here.
00:29:59Since you're having trouble understanding Ben, let me make it clear. This hotel is owned by the Lewis family. It's mine. To come or go as I please.
00:30:16Thank you for stepping in, Brian. I owe you one. We'll talk about this later.
00:30:23Well, it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision, Mr. Harrison.
00:30:34Come in!
00:30:37Excuse me, Vice Presidents. I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Makewood Branch.
00:30:44I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today.
00:30:47Maplewood Branch. Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Ms. Smith. Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?
00:30:58Ian Lew- Mr. Lewis reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans.
00:31:06Oh, expansion plans? Ms. Smith? A decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval. And frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch.
00:31:18But Ian Lewis assured me that-
00:31:21Ms. Smith, we have a very important guest arriving soon. Perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff.
00:31:27Maybe I can stay for this guest and offer some local-
00:31:29Ms. Smith, we'd like you to leave. If you don't, we'll call security.
00:31:39Hey, stop there. This elevator is a VIP only. Back, please.
00:31:44Of course. My apologies.
00:31:53Laura?
00:31:56Vice Presidents! It's so good to see all of you again.
00:32:00Ms. Lewis, it's been too long.
00:32:03Your return is a lifesaver, Ms. Lewis. The Lewis Group has floundered under your uncle's, well, shall we say, unconventional leadership.
00:32:12The board are begging you to come back, Ms. Lewis.
00:32:17Well, please sit. Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track.
00:32:24We've got a meeting planned, a big one, in just a few days.
00:32:29Local powerhouses and smaller players, too. They'll all be there in one spot.
00:32:34Ms. Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith. She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a Maplewood branch for the Lewis Group.
00:32:46She said that, did she? Well, Ms. Smith is a liar. There is no Maplewood branch, at least not yet.
00:32:52She lied so blatantly. It's unbelievable.
00:32:56Bob, don't worry. I found a much more suitable partner.
00:33:02Shepard Group.
00:33:04Shepard Group? Their rise to a public company has been impressive.
00:33:08Do you have anything to do with that?
00:33:11So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:15Oh, don't worry about Amber. I've got plans for her.
00:33:24Ms. Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the meeting from us.
00:33:33Cheers.
00:33:34Cheers.
00:33:35I'm not leaving. What are you talking about? No, come on.
00:33:47Wait! I'm Amber Smith. I'm the Lewis Group manager of Maplewood branch. What are you doing? These are my guests.
00:33:52Yeah, that's right. Tell them who we are.
00:33:54Yes, we were waiting for Ms. Smith.
00:33:58Lewis Group Maplewood branch? No such thing, ma'am. And frankly, I'm not interested in your act.
00:34:03Of course. Laura! She's probably sleeping with the manager as well.
00:34:08That's how she gets away with everything.
00:34:11You underestimate her, Cathy. She's probably sleeping with all three vice presidents.
00:34:15No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this.
00:34:18Careful with your words. Both of you. Acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble.
00:34:26Look who can't even get into a meeting, whilst I secure three with all the vice presidents.
00:34:31And let's not forget the mystery guests that they're bringing to Maplewood.
00:34:36Looks like she used you and tossed you aside.
00:34:38Used me? Unlike some people. I don't mind being helpful.
00:34:43You're so stupid. She threw you away like yesterday's trash.
00:34:47Don't worry, Brian. You deserve better.
00:34:50And let's not forget, I'm the new Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:34:53Appointed by the CEO of Lewis Group themselves, Ian Lewis.
00:34:58New branch manager, huh? Interesting.
00:35:02Laura Lewis? What are you doing here? Get out of here!
00:35:05You claim to be the mystery guest.
00:35:08Don't play games, Laura. I was formally invited by Lewis Group themselves to the investment meeting.
00:35:14Only the top companies get those. Looks like you're all out of luck.
00:35:20Is that so?
00:35:22Well then, there seems to be a misunderstanding.
00:35:26You see, I'm not sure if you know Miss Smith, but Lewis Group is my company.
00:35:32And I decide who goes to the meetings.
00:35:36Escort them out. Their visit is over.
00:35:39Oh, come on. This way, please.
00:35:42I'm not leaving.
00:35:44Move. We're not leaving again. Move.
00:35:46Oh, no, no, no. We're not going now.
00:35:48Okay, bye, bye, bye.
00:35:49This isn't over, Laura. You'll see.
00:35:54Thanks for waiting, man.
00:35:57Laura, I'm glad you're okay.
00:36:01And thank you for defending me. I really appreciate it.
00:36:10Um, are you coming to the meeting?
00:36:13Yes, but it's gonna be tricky.
00:36:19Why? I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation.
00:36:26Yes, Laura.
00:36:29There's something you should know.
00:36:30Is... is this about Ben?
00:36:35Because I can assure you that he won't cause any problems.
00:36:38He won't even get past security.
00:36:41Laura, it's not Ben.
00:36:44It's someone else.
00:36:48Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?
00:36:50Yes, her name is Chloe Duke.
00:36:57She is daughter of the Duke family.
00:37:01She's my ex-fiancee.
00:37:03And, uh, let's say things didn't end so well between us.
00:37:10And...
00:37:13Let's just say we didn't end things so well.
00:37:16And for some reason,
00:37:19she's having a hard time moving on.
00:37:22And...
00:37:24You think that she's gonna cause problems at the meeting?
00:37:29For...
00:37:32Out of...
00:37:34Jealousy?
00:37:36There's a possibility.
00:37:37She's kind of jealous.
00:37:39Well...
00:37:41All the more reason for you to be there.
00:37:44Besides...
00:37:46I'll be there too.
00:37:49Laura...
00:37:52Would you consider being my guest at the meeting?
00:37:55What?
00:37:57Are you worried that this Chloe's gonna cause problems for me too?
00:38:00Maybe a little.
00:38:02But mostly...
00:38:04I wanna show them we're your team.
00:38:05Well...
00:38:07It's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepard.
00:38:12Laura...
00:38:17I don't care about your best.
00:38:19I just want to be by your side.
00:38:21I think I'm falling for you.
00:38:27Ryan...
00:38:33I...
00:38:34I appreciate...
00:38:35Your honesty.
00:38:36And...
00:38:37Right now...
00:38:38I...
00:38:39I'm just not...
00:38:40I...
00:38:41I just don't really have romance...
00:38:42On my mind...
00:38:43Right now...
00:38:44Just...
00:38:45With...
00:38:46With everything going on...
00:38:47And...
00:38:48Going on...
00:38:49It's okay.
00:38:50I just want to be upfront.
00:38:52And if Chloe tries anything...
00:38:55You won't face her alone.
00:39:00There's just...
00:39:01One thing...
00:39:02I do need.
00:39:04What is it?
00:39:06A formal dress.
00:39:07A formal dress.
00:39:19Security!
00:39:21She doesn't belong here.
00:39:22This is a private store.
00:39:24Excuse me.
00:39:25We need some assistance.
00:39:26I'm looking for...
00:39:27A very particular dress.
00:39:32Wow.
00:39:33It's beautiful.
00:39:35It is.
00:39:36I'll try this one on.
00:39:38Don't bother with her.
00:39:39She can't afford anything here.
00:39:41She's just a cleaner.
00:39:42She doesn't deserve to shop you.
00:39:43She has no money.
00:39:44Yeah, exactly.
00:39:45I mean, what are you doing here?
00:39:46Can't you just leave me alone?
00:39:47I wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared.
00:39:48I'm here for retail therapy.
00:39:49Oh, please.
00:39:50This store is for the A-list only.
00:39:51Not some cheapskate like you.
00:39:52Says the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:39:53Hey.
00:39:54Show some respect.
00:39:55Typical Laura.
00:39:56Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:39:57I would've asked you, but without me, I'm sure they're already broke.
00:39:59Oh, please.
00:40:00Come on.
00:40:01We'll take the dress.
00:40:02Sir, this particular dress is not for sale.
00:40:04Uh, what do you mean you don't sell it?
00:40:05I want it.
00:40:07Name your price.
00:40:08It's just $60,000.
00:40:09I want it.
00:40:10Name your price.
00:40:11It's $50,000.
00:40:12I want it.
00:40:13Yes?
00:40:14It's $50,000.
00:40:15I want it.
00:40:16It's $50,000.
00:40:17I want it.
00:40:18I want it.
00:40:19I want it.
00:40:20I want it.
00:40:21It's $50,000.
00:40:22I want it.
00:40:23I want it.
00:40:24name your price it's not about the price ma'am this one was custom-made for Miss
00:40:29Lewis the Lewis group heiress the entire brand belongs to her this beautiful
00:40:34dress is for display purposes only thank you it wouldn't suit you anyway Amber
00:40:40what are you talking about of course it would suit her it'd fit her just fine
00:40:43and if it wouldn't fit me it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either
00:40:47well buying the whole store allow me to purchase this dress oh please don't you
00:40:57know that this story belongs to Lewis group we wouldn't sell it to someone like
00:41:00you Amber you're not even a branch manager yet you don't get to speak on behalf of
00:41:05Lewis group could you please tell me more about this dress of course it was
00:41:11custom-made for Laura Lewis heiress to the Lewis group fortune and stitched in
00:41:17Italy naturally apparently there are many more like it this high-end stores
00:41:23and museums around the world from her private collection
00:41:26Laura do you like this dress of course it's custom-made for me I'm just here to
00:41:34take what's already mine oh you can't be serious there must be millions of Laura
00:41:39Lewis's out there in the world fine fine if it's not for sale can't I at least try it
00:41:44on it would look incredible on me miss this dress is very delicate if I may be Frank I don't think
00:41:52this would fit you properly are you calling me fat actually on a second thought why don't we just
00:41:59find the whole brand how's that sound sir are you serious you would just buy the entire brand for one
00:42:06dress this brand is worth at least 50 million dollars and to buy it for a waitress are you
00:42:14out of your mind yes you see even if you had the money they wouldn't sell it to you just one second
00:42:19yes this is Brian Shepherd CEO Shepherd group I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions
00:42:28I'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand what you see if we can't have it neither can
00:42:44you mr. gates yes this is Laura Lewis I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to
00:42:55Shepard group oh come on calling the Lewis family but we won't get you anywhere sweetie exactly this is
00:43:03pathetic you really think this is gonna work it's sad excellent thank you mr. gates that's all
00:43:09yes what are you willing to submit the brand awesome thank you hello yes wow yes of course absolutely
00:43:38thank you uh this store along with the entire brand has been sold to mr. Shepard the Shepard
00:43:46group is the new owner how may I be up service today sir well Laura I don't know much about
00:43:53pressure so I would like to give you this brand to you you can't be serious you don't have the kind
00:43:59of money to buy this store don't listen to her Brian you two just go do whatever you do somewhere else
00:44:07you're not welcome here I want the two of these out of my store I want the two of these out of my
00:44:17store of course oh come on sir ma'am we're afraid I have to ask you to leave but we're not leaving
00:44:24okay okay this isn't over Laura could I try the dress on now of course miss Lewis you just follow me
00:44:33wow miss Lewis this dress really was made for you Laura you look breathtaking in this dress Brian why would you do all of this for me
00:44:57all right because you deserve everything beautiful in the world and that includes this dress thank you
00:45:08will you give us a chance to see where things could go I I need a moment perhaps we could talk some more
00:45:19more about this after the investment meeting does that mean it could be a yes maybe
00:45:26what well well well look who decided to join the party playing dress up again Laura one more to
00:45:51your respectful remark towards Laura Smith and you understand the meaning of rude you threatening my
00:45:57girlfriend in front of everyone for this let's go digger you know Ben I really cared about you even
00:46:05after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce I know the name of a great psychologist in
00:46:10New York maybe the shrinks and Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues enough I've had enough of this
00:46:19drama yeah me too try that again and you'll regret it I'll get the hell on my face let's see if you two
00:46:28even make it past the door yeah I'm sorry miss Smith but your name's not on the guest list what
00:46:35that's impossible I was invited by the CEO himself unfortunately neither Harrison group or Smith group
00:46:45your name is on the list looks like you two won't be getting let in after all you don't have an
00:46:51invitation you're just here because of Brian let me see this this doesn't even look real it's different
00:47:01from mine why don't you ask her if it's real this appears to be a VIP invitation from the vice president
00:47:09wait right this way we can continue this discussion later if you manage to get in
00:47:16sir madam we recommend you leave
00:47:24there you are how dare you steal my fiance there you are how dare you steal my fiance looks like another
00:47:36relationship that's the dust Laura looks like stealing men is a hobby of yours get away from him
00:47:42he's engaged to me hey hold your horses going that ended a long time ago engage to you everyone in
00:47:51Maplewood knows what you did to Brian your relationships history that was just a little tiff you really think
00:47:59that could tear us apart don't you know who I am don't pretend like you don't know oh honey she
00:48:07don't recognize royalty let alone in Duke she's just a maid remember I don't have time for all this
00:48:13drama Brian let's head inside Brian how could you choose this cleaner over me are you really going to
00:48:25humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood there's nothing left to say going don't make this a scene
00:48:30shall we
00:48:32you okay miss Duke and you are Amber Smith I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis group
00:48:45what branch I've never heard of it what do you want from me that Laura she tore up my invitation
00:48:52do you think you can get me inside what your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door
00:48:57please don't waste my time
00:49:22if I can't have Brian neither can you the Duke family has more influence than you think
00:49:37Chloe good to see you I've been expecting you Uncle Jones how are you
00:49:43good I need your help with something what is it anything for my little Chloe it's Brian
00:49:52who's that woman I thought you were she's a con woman she actually used to be a cleaner in his
00:49:59company what are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner well she's pretending to be a Lewis to get
00:50:08close to him what are you planning I want to destroy Shepard group anyway I am terribly sorry about Chloe now I had no idea she would be so intense
00:50:27what do you mean you so should have taken her up on her offer I mean you guys are just
00:50:34power couple I see what you're doing power couple you say more like a disaster waiting to happen
00:50:46anyway shall we take a seat actually Brian my seat is up there really she doesn't deserve to sit
00:50:59there excuse me this is my VIP invitation I can sit wherever I like hey what do you think you're
00:51:08doing this is signed by all three VPs of Lewis group where did you get this who did you have to
00:51:15sleep with that's enough this is getting us nowhere Laura is my guest and I will not tolerate any kind of
00:51:26disrespect towards her got it mr. Shepard what do you see in that woman mr. Duke is a perfect match for
00:51:36you she's from a good family beautiful and successful what more could you ask for that's a good question
00:51:43not much actually honesty that's what I want and love things that clearly Chloe has no idea I said I was
00:51:57sorry what more do you want I've watched Chloe grow up she's like a daughter to me I won't allow her to be
00:52:06spoken to you like that one more chance Brian let's forget all this nonsense do it mr. Shepard
00:52:16propose right here right now Brian is this how the Duke family handles business deals by forcing a ring on
00:52:30someone do it or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family there you're humiliating
00:52:44yourself dare you do you really like this nobody from nowhere yes but I can imagine someone like her
00:52:56interceding me the truth is I wouldn't be here where I am today without her why would you choose someone
00:53:06like her exactly this woman is trouble she doesn't belong here throw out you do realize that there is
00:53:15no investment meeting without me interesting turn of events perhaps it's time we shed some light on your
00:53:23mysterious past do you actually think that just because you have the name Laura that you're the
00:53:30missing heiress Laura Lewis you know what maybe you're right Chloe ridiculous is that what you've been
00:53:39telling everyone I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation but wow did I underestimate your
00:53:49foolishness Chloe you have no right to talk to miss Duke like that that's enough you don't get to talk
00:53:56here you got mad Shepard you dare to go against miss Duke and the same applies to everyone else here
00:54:01anyone who insults Laura leaves with a black guy it's willing to defend the chick for her what kind
00:54:09of charm does she I want to be careful Brian don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the
00:54:15Lewis group are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum the Lewis group isn't blacklisting
00:54:23anyone especially not shepard group Louis group RS you don't make me laugh security remove these two
00:54:37imposters from the premises wait uncle Jones give Brian another chance choose Brian me and the future you
00:54:46deserve all this fraud Chloe I have everything I ever wanted right here you know wouldn't trade all the
00:54:58power to dox home to me but would you fine short the stock of the Shepard group what you forced my
00:55:12hand Brian now Shepard group is ruined the Duke family they can't be serious Shepard group is doomed
00:55:19Brian you don't have to do this for me Laura now we'll never let anyone bully you let alone them thank
00:55:30you Brian for for believing in me for protecting me now it's my turn to protect you
00:55:41listen carefully I need you to protect the Shepard group stock at all costs don't let it drop even
00:55:57one cent do you understand well award-winning performance Laura but you can't possibly control
00:56:06the Shepard group stock at all costs don't want to put your money where your mouth is Chloe if the Shepard
00:56:15stock holds for the next five minutes you owe me a public apology
00:56:24deal well looks like your five minutes is up let's see how the Shepard stock is stealing
00:56:41what the the Shepard group stock prices it's going up this can't be happening it must be a coincidence
00:56:53why didn't you short the stock like I asked there was a huge investment we couldn't compete Shepard's
00:57:05stock price is being heavily supported how did you do this like I said Chloe I'm Laura Lewis oh you're
00:57:17not you're just some cleaner you don't have access to billions well I think it's time for my apology
00:57:25no I think it's time for my apology there's no way I'm apologizing to you if things were the other
00:57:37way would you be so quick to forgive me Chloe the truth is everyone here has seen you be a bully
00:57:47and a coward and now a sore loser this is so humiliating for her how did she manage that maybe she
00:57:59really is a Lewis apologize to miss Lewis shut up don't you don't talk about miss Duke like that
00:58:07don't forget the Duke family on half of Maplewood you don't lose it let's get out of here hold on this is
00:58:18where I belong and that is my chair you can't go there that is the VIP section only those invited by
00:58:29the Lewis group vice presidents get to sit there like I said Chloe that's my seat
00:58:36I had a rumor floating around a few days ago seems miss Lewis caused quite a scene at a signing
00:58:48ceremony between her ex and mr. Shepherd wasn't it are you planning another outburst Laura is this how you
00:58:56charm oil men shall we my pleasure what are you doing let go it doesn't matter what happened I choose
00:59:06to stay by Laura's side let's go don't be absurd that seat is reserved for a very important guest someone
00:59:17so esteemed even the vice presidents have to bow low and how exactly mr. Jones are you so sure that
00:59:29I'm not that esteemed guest wait that's Peter young director of business affairs at Lewis group
00:59:36ask Peter young he decides which is yeah it's a Chloe Duke head of Duke industries so glad you could join us
00:59:46why is everyone standing around it's her she's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seats it's
00:59:52embarrassing that seats reserved for the Lewis group VIP guest specifically the family air please
00:59:59get off the stage oh yes mr. Young was it I think I remember you you manage my family's investments
01:00:09don't pretend like you know what's going on please get off the stage that seats reserved for the Lewis
01:00:16family air I need to make one thing crystal clear I am the air the Lewis family this is ridiculous you
01:00:35the Lewis air don't you know that miss Lewis is a legend around here you must be out of your mind
01:00:41trusting a complete stranger like this exactly we ran a background check on her and turns out she's
01:00:47just some cleaner that used to work for the Harrison group before that I can see her in my family
01:00:52supermarket see Brian this is who you've been chasing after a liar and a cheat security get this
01:01:00imposter out of here and everyone here is a witness why would any of you trust Laura if any of you dares to
01:01:09harm her you have to go through me first Brian she's just a nobody she's just someone that the Harrison
01:01:17group ditched they didn't even want her what exactly do you see in her it's got this imposter out of
01:01:23here now oh Peter Peter do you have any idea what you're doing mr. yates I'm so glad you could join
01:01:40us miss Lewis sorry about the delay and for all the trouble you've had to put up with it's no trouble
01:01:50mr. yates luckily I haven't been alone I've had the great company of my very loyal friend wait a minute
01:01:59she's miss Lewis is this a joke mr. young you're new to the Lewis group so I can understand why you
01:02:08wouldn't recognize miss Lewis but you listen to lies without checking the facts and almost called the
01:02:15police tell me mr. young who put you up to this is that my uncle of Ian Lewis
01:02:23I knew it
01:02:28consider this your termination
01:02:33I get it now this is all an act right Chloe what are you doing we still want to work with the Lewis family
01:02:41are you blind this woman is clearly having an affair with this old man that's enough young lady you've got
01:02:48no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis group oh Chloe I can't believe we're going through this
01:02:56again I think you need some professional help maybe I can make you an appointment with a great
01:03:02psychiatrist Chloe that's enough it's ridiculous if you weren't really the Lewis family heir you would
01:03:07have the ring so why don't you show it to everyone show us the ring why don't you show that to everyone
01:03:16show us the ring who are you to make demands of me I don't answer to anyone but myself I don't need
01:03:27any of your validation
01:03:30oh there's a ring
01:03:34oh my god
01:03:34oh my god
01:03:36oh my god
01:03:38Vice Presidents I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family this woman is an imposter
01:03:43Ms. Lewis we apologize for the delay
01:03:47how could you just let that con woman sit there get her out of here
01:03:51this seat was always for Ms. Lewis she's the special guest we've been waiting for
01:03:57the investment queen the real heir to Lewis group Laura Lewis
01:04:04she was a divorced housewife a janitor how can she
01:04:07she can't be it's a lie I'm telling you it's a lie
01:04:10do you think we'd lie we run Lewis group
01:04:14oh Chloe you assaulted me earlier and you came to this meeting to what sabotage it
01:04:24you'll be hearing from our legal team
01:04:30this is true Mr did you try and sabotage this meeting
01:04:34yes it's all true she fooled us all the juice tricked us to keep Lewis group out of Maplewood and control everything themselves I have no idea but I'm on your side I can give you everything you need all the resources in Maplewood
01:04:51Ms. Lewis how would you like us to deal with this
01:04:55an eye for an eye
01:04:59since Miss Duke here loves ruining things I'll target her precious Duke Industries I want them bankrupt in ten minutes
01:05:15minutes you're bluffing you're nobody you'll always be a nobody and you can't touch me
01:05:21then consider this a test Chloe I didn't need my family support with Shepard and I certainly don't need it now
01:05:31Chloe you dug your own grave you think you can destroy Maplewood's leading family with just the Shepard group
01:05:39please
01:05:41hmm
01:05:43we'll see
01:05:49dad
01:05:51slow down what are you talking about
01:05:53no
01:05:55it's impossible
01:05:57Chloe what have you done
01:05:59years of hard work
01:06:01destroyed in minutes
01:06:03what did you do
01:06:07well
01:06:09Chloe
01:06:11isn't this what you wanted
01:06:13to give me a little taste of destruction
01:06:15this is impossible
01:06:17it's impossible
01:06:19Chloe
01:06:21what have you done
01:06:23the news is everywhere
01:06:25Shepard's launched a full scale of salt on the stock market
01:06:27they're hammering our shares
01:06:29ow
01:06:31are you sure it's just Shepard's
01:06:33our shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato
01:06:37we could go bankrupt
01:06:39you've ruined everything
01:06:41don't worry Mr. Duke
01:06:43when your company does go bankrupt
01:06:45I'll buy it
01:06:47at a fire sale price your employees won't even be affected
01:06:49brilliant
01:06:51show up Miss Lewis
01:06:53now
01:06:55this
01:06:57is my event
01:06:59please leave
01:07:01Brian I did this for us
01:07:03everything I did I did for us Brian
01:07:05Chloe
01:07:07you need help
01:07:09these feelings you have for me
01:07:11it's not love
01:07:13it's obsession
01:07:15enough
01:07:17if you don't want to ruin everything completely
01:07:19you'll come with me
01:07:21right now
01:07:23right now
01:07:25no
01:07:27no
01:07:29no
01:07:31no
01:07:33no
01:07:35no
01:07:37no
01:07:39no
01:07:41what is going on here
01:07:43to finally expose Laura's lies
01:07:45Shepard Group
01:07:46they're the new partner
01:07:47that's partnering up with Lewis Group
01:07:49for Maplewood
01:07:50they're handling all future construction projects
01:07:52that can't be
01:07:54what about us
01:07:55that was our project
01:07:56remember Laura teamed up with Brian
01:07:58Harrison Group is practically out
01:08:00we have no chance
01:08:01we can't give up that easily
01:08:03remember
01:08:04Ian Lewis himself appointed me as general manager
01:08:07in a few days he promised that he would let us meet with a new heir
01:08:11you're right
01:08:12if we can just meet with a new heir we can bypass the Shepards
01:08:15and meet directly with the Lewis Group
01:08:17we just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top
01:08:21that's right
01:08:26Vice Presidents
01:08:27allow me to introduce my associate
01:08:30Brian Shepard
01:08:32I'm sure I've mentioned him
01:08:34Mr. Shepard
01:08:35finally a pleasure to meet you
01:08:36we've looked into your company's financial review
01:08:40very impressive
01:08:42thank you
01:08:43thank you but
01:08:44a large part of that success
01:08:46is thanks to Ms. Lewis
01:08:48she practically saved me from disaster
01:08:51three times over now
01:08:53Brian you can just call me Laura
01:08:55Ms. Lewis's recommendation is very telling Mr. Shepard
01:09:00perhaps today clarifies everything
01:09:03Mr. Shepard
01:09:04Mr. Shepard
01:09:05this opportunity is gone
01:09:06Seize it
01:09:07a woman like Laura
01:09:10is not easy to find
01:09:12thank you for your kind words Mr. Vice President
01:09:14did Laura send you to kill me?
01:09:24Laura?
01:09:25hardly
01:09:26I'm Ian Lewis
01:09:28CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group
01:09:31so you're Laura's uncle?
01:09:35in the flesh
01:09:36so Laura really is your niece?
01:09:40yes
01:09:41little Laura
01:09:42she just threw away her birthright
01:09:44about two, three years ago
01:09:46ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood
01:09:49I think he was a Harrison
01:09:51now Laura's got the VPs and Mr. Yates on her side
01:09:54did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days
01:09:56to announce her official takeover?
01:09:58and we can't let that happen can we my dear?
01:10:02if you're Ian Lewis wouldn't you have the family ring?
01:10:05well my dear that's where you come in Miss Duke
01:10:08we need you to relinquish my ring
01:10:11what if I fail?
01:10:14my family is already ruined
01:10:16yes you are in a spot of bother I must say
01:10:19but if successful I guarantee that you and the Duke family
01:10:24then the Duke family will get back everything you've lost
01:10:28Laura's got the VPs and Brian on her side
01:10:30how can I possibly get the ring?
01:10:32there is a way you know
01:10:34that we can make Laura relinquish
01:10:37and give up that ring willingly
01:10:41Laura my dear welcome
01:10:43Uncle Ian it's so good to see you
01:10:47and you it's been too long
01:10:55two three years perhaps
01:10:57how have you been?
01:10:58I've been well Uncle Ian
01:11:00thank you for asking
01:11:02I see you've been busy keeping Lewis Group afloat
01:11:06yes
01:11:08indeed somebody had to
01:11:10I mean after you left me with everything to do
01:11:13without a safe pair of hands
01:11:14I hate to think it would have happened to the company
01:11:17actually Uncle Ian from what I've heard
01:11:21you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions
01:11:26yes minor mistakes minor
01:11:29don't worry Uncle Ian I won't hold it against you
01:11:32good
01:11:34well cheers to you coming back here
01:11:37and the Lewis Group
01:11:41oh
01:11:42I'm so sorry Laura how clumsy of me
01:11:46no no worries Uncle Ian I
01:11:49I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up
01:11:53of course
01:11:54right away just down to the left
01:12:02use it wisely
01:12:04oh I will
01:12:19hey Laura how's that?
01:12:21hello Brian your little girlfriend is with me now
01:12:25Chloe how in the hell did you get Laura's home?
01:12:29let's just say that I have my ways
01:12:32listen Chloe
01:12:34don't hurt her
01:12:36please
01:12:37I'll do anything
01:12:39come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs
01:12:43now
01:12:45don't tell anyone
01:12:47if you want her alive
01:12:49well you certainly do have your ways
01:12:54oh
01:12:56oh
01:12:57thank goodness you've cleared up I am sorry how clumsy
01:13:00and don't forget your phone I retrieved it for you
01:13:03thank you
01:13:04oh
01:13:05lovely to see you again
01:13:06yeah
01:13:07I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet
01:13:10at the banquet
01:13:11I'll see you then
01:13:14will do
01:13:15looking forward to it
01:13:16Laura
01:13:20Laura
01:13:21where are you?
01:13:22Laura
01:13:23Laura
01:13:25where are you?
01:13:26Laura
01:13:27where are you?
01:13:28Laura
01:13:29Laura where are you?
01:13:30Laura
01:13:35gotcha
01:13:38weren't expecting that were you?
01:13:40finally
01:13:41looks like your little boyfriend got turned around
01:13:54what the?
01:13:55Laura where are you?
01:13:56Laura?
01:13:57Laura?
01:13:58go shut your mouth
01:13:59Chloe
01:14:01what have you done?
01:14:02you out of your mind?
01:14:03out of my mind
01:14:04you were the one that left me through that tram and destroyed my life
01:14:08that's not true
01:14:09you were the one who messed up
01:14:11Brian
01:14:12Laura
01:14:13stay where you are
01:14:16you better come alone
01:14:18you shot this knife Chloe
01:14:21this is insane
01:14:22insane?
01:14:23i did this for us Brian
01:14:25we were mentally together
01:14:27us?
01:14:28you've gone crazy
01:14:29and you're out of here
01:14:30Chloe
01:14:31kidnapping is a very serious offense
01:14:33they're gonna lock you up for years
01:14:36you think i care?
01:14:37about jail time?
01:14:38all i care about is tearing you two apart
01:14:40you don't deserve him
01:14:41what you've done
01:14:42you've destroyed my life
01:14:43my company, everything
01:14:44now i'm gonna destroy your life
01:14:46give me
01:14:47the family ring now
01:14:48give it to me
01:14:49this is about the ring
01:14:50i'm gonna destroy your life
01:14:51now i'm gonna destroy your life
01:14:52give me
01:14:53the family ring now
01:14:54give it to me
01:14:55this is about the ring
01:14:56did my uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:15:07you know Chloe
01:15:09trying to kill me
01:15:11that's foolish
01:15:13because who do you think is gonna win?
01:15:16you
01:15:17that little knife
01:15:19or
01:15:20me
01:15:22something a little bit more persuasive
01:15:24oh
01:15:25no
01:15:30freeze
01:15:32don't move anyone
01:15:37don't move
01:15:38you're about to be arrested for kidnapping
01:15:41miss lewis
01:15:42having fun without me
01:15:43i'm hurt
01:15:45are you hurt?
01:15:49no
01:15:50i'm okay
01:15:51Tell me, Chloe. Who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:15:58Why should I tell you? You're gonna kill me anyway.
01:16:02Chloe, I don't have a problem with you. But if you don't talk, your beloved Duke Industries might run into some.
01:16:12Well, I'm recording everything, Miss Dallas.
01:16:15So the choice is yours, Chloe. Talk or face the consequences.
01:16:21Fine. It was Ian Lewis. He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the banker today.
01:16:30Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?
01:16:32I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis. I owe every word, Miss Lewis.
01:16:39Are you ready to play a game, Brian?
01:16:51This is crazy. Are we really sure we can do this? All these big companies here. It's crazy.
01:16:57Absolutely. The Lewis Group is under new leadership. We can talk to the heiress herself.
01:17:02Exactly. We just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir.
01:17:06There's Ian Lewis now. You can introduce us. Let's go.
01:17:10Yeah.
01:17:11Hello, Ian Lewis. I'm Amber Smith. We spoke on the phone the other day. This is Ben Harrison from Harrison Group.
01:17:19How do you do?
01:17:20We're the company that...
01:17:21Yes, I know who you are. Miss Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little drama.
01:17:26Now look, I'm not here for idle chatter.
01:17:29Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Could I ask you all to be seated, please? Thank you.
01:17:39The moment you've all been waiting for. Tonight marks a new chapter in the life of the Lewis Group.
01:17:46A night where the rightful heir takes their place. Would you please join me in welcoming the heir to the Lewis Group, Miss Laura Lewis.
01:17:55Look, everybody, attention. Attention, please.
01:18:00There's been a recent development of some tragedy.
01:18:05I just got noticed from a phone call a couple of minutes ago that Laura has been in a car accident.
01:18:12And tragically, she hasn't made it. She has not survived.
01:18:19What? Laura Lewis is dead?
01:18:22It doesn't matter now. She's gone.
01:18:24Mr. Lewis, is this new-
01:18:26A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates. But rest assured, the Lewis Group will continue under my competent leadership.
01:18:35Hold on! Who said that I'm dead?
01:18:40Laura!
01:18:41I don't understand. What's happening?
01:18:48Laura? But weren't you-
01:18:51My apologies for the delay, everyone. There seems to be some misunderstanding.
01:18:57Laura, what are you doing here? You've got to stop this. If you upset the Lewis family anymore, we're all doomed.
01:19:03I'll save this once. Back off then.
01:19:11Thank you for coming, everyone. As I'm sure you know, tonight, I officially reclaim my title as the CEO of Lewis Group.
01:19:23I'm sorry.
01:19:25Perhaps you could make some room for me, Uncle Ian.
01:19:29Impossible. How are you still alive?
01:19:33Well, clearly I am alive and well. So why don't we get this started?
01:19:37No. You're not the rightful heir. You gave that away when you married Ben Harrison.
01:19:45Uncle Ian, is that seriously your argument that you have that I got married too quickly?
01:19:50Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago and married a stranger and left me to work tirelessly keeping the company together.
01:19:57Uncle Ian, retire. Enjoy your retirement. Lewis Group will be perfectly fine without you.
01:20:04No. There can only be one heir, and that's me. And the rightful heir has possession of this.
01:20:14You think a ring makes an heir? You're even more foolish than I could have ever imagined.
01:20:21Give that back to me.
01:20:22This?
01:20:23Yes.
01:20:24You think some shiny gold thing makes you the heir?
01:20:28Give it back.
01:20:29True leadership is about earning the respect of those around you. Not some stupid ring.
01:20:39Oh, a ring? What have you done? Where is it?
01:20:44A ring? Oh!
01:20:46Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.
01:20:49How dare you!
01:20:50Let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.
01:20:58Talk.
01:21:00Fine.
01:21:02It was Ian Lewis.
01:21:04He said he'd help juking the streets if I kept you away from the bankers today.
01:21:10Oh, quite the spectacle, Miss Lewis.
01:21:13Security, escort him out.
01:21:15And Ian, don't fall over.
01:21:18It's all lies. It's all lies. Fakery. It's fake news.
01:21:21The truth is clear. Get him out of here. Now.
01:21:27I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.
01:21:32It turns out reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.
01:21:37Luckily, these past few days, I've had Mr. Shepherd by my side.
01:21:45And he has been a great support.
01:21:49Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.
01:21:56I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.
01:22:04Shepherd Group.
01:22:05What?
01:22:06Laura, hold on.
01:22:07This was never my idea. This was all Cathy and Amber's fault. I don't want a divorce.
01:22:12What? Then what are you saying? You came to me first.
01:22:16Classic Ben. Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.
01:22:22Just don't shut Harrison Group out. Just give me another chance.
01:22:26How could I shut you out? I'm just a cleaner, remember?
01:22:30I'm just a useless housewife. I don't have that power.
01:22:33What are you talking about? What? No, come on. Sorry. No, please. No.
01:22:39Um, Mr. Shepherd?
01:22:43Yes, Miss Lewis?
01:22:45I was wondering if...
01:22:48Maybe you wanted to grab dinner. Sometime.
01:22:53On me.
01:22:55Miss Lewis.
01:22:56I am sorry.
01:22:59I would love too.
01:23:08I I will love too.
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