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00:00:00Surrogacy, what's surrogacy?
00:00:02Harvard Business School, MBA, top of class.
00:00:06As for intimate matters, I can assure you performance has never been an issue.
00:00:15Three years I've loved him.
00:00:17Everyone tells me Ethan will never change.
00:00:19If they don't see the real Ethan, I know he loves me.
00:00:30Oh my god! Three years I've wasted on you!
00:00:36I'm not gonna let you take this from me too.
00:00:39I don't need a man to make my dreams come true.
00:00:42One appointment, one sperm donor, I can have a baby of my own.
00:00:49Understand this clearly. We'll be parents, nothing more.
00:00:53Surrogacy, five generations of Crawford dignity, destroyed by tabloid gossip.
00:01:05Adrian, I can make all of this disappear.
00:01:10You've got the couple, right? Until...
00:01:14All you have to do is remember who you really belong with.
00:01:18That's for every lie you just told.
00:01:21Your fault!
00:01:22You really plan to get rid of him.
00:01:27Get up!
00:01:35Three years.
00:01:36Three years I've loved him.
00:01:39Everyone tells me Ethan will never change.
00:01:41That a man like him only loves himself.
00:01:43But they don't see the real Ethan.
00:01:48I know he loves me.
00:01:50Thank you so much.
00:01:52I really, really appreciate it.
00:01:56Tonight, it will be our big night.
00:01:58And I'll give him all of me.
00:02:01We'll make a beautiful baby together.
00:02:03A family of our own.
00:02:04A family of our own.
00:02:18I'm so sorry.
00:02:19I'm so sorry.
00:02:43I enjoyed having people Von Percy.
00:02:45Oh, my God.
00:03:15Oh, my God.
00:03:35Voila, you're early.
00:03:39Why so shocked, babe?
00:03:41You're always talking about wanting to try new things.
00:03:44Hmm?
00:03:45Come and join us.
00:03:53Three years.
00:03:54Three years I wasted on you!
00:03:57God, I'm such an idiot!
00:04:00I was thinking I was gonna have a baby with you!
00:04:04Oh, baby?
00:04:07Sweetheart, you wouldn't even put out after three years and now you're thinking about playing mommy?
00:04:13Though, if you're finally ready to spread those legs...
00:04:17These lovely ladies can show you how it's done.
00:04:23Screw you!
00:04:25I'm not gonna let you take this from me, too.
00:04:38I'm not gonna let you take this from me, too.
00:04:42You know what?
00:04:43I don't need a man to make my dreams come true.
00:04:46One appointment, one sperm donor, I can have a baby of my own.
00:04:50Six months to produce an heir or I lose control of Crawford Industries to my nephew.
00:05:03Everything I've built over the last decade, gone.
00:05:09The surrogate candidates are all, for other words,
00:05:11uh, Ivy League educated.
00:05:13Impeccable health histories.
00:05:15I don't need their resumes, Thompson.
00:05:17I need someone who won't turn this into a media circus.
00:05:20Find me someone who knows your place and will disappear after delivery.
00:05:45Miss, are you here for the interview?
00:06:11The interview?
00:06:12Yes, of course.
00:06:13Yes, of course.
00:06:23Please sit.
00:06:30Right, um, let's get started.
00:06:34Hey, um, education background.
00:06:38Excuse me?
00:06:40And I'm gonna need a full medical history,
00:06:42specifically genetic disorders.
00:06:45Do you work out?
00:06:47I mean, you look acceptable.
00:06:49You look acceptable.
00:06:54Do you have any idea who I am?
00:07:00I'm just trying to be thorough.
00:07:03It's about creating a healthy baby after all.
00:07:08I are attractive men, so full of themselves.
00:07:11I don't care if you're Brad Pitt.
00:07:15I need to know your reproductive history.
00:07:18So, sexual partners in the last six months?
00:07:21Mr. Crofton, I can't show you how it is.
00:07:24I can't show you how it is.
00:07:25Thompson, leave us.
00:07:30What are you doing?
00:07:32Making sure this interview is more thorough.
00:07:36Harvard Business School, MBA, top of class.
00:07:47No family history of genetic disorders.
00:07:50I work you out five times a week.
00:07:53As for intimate matters, I can assure you performance has never been an issue.
00:08:01Now Thompson is gone, are you comfortable to share yours?
00:08:07Yes.
00:08:08Of course.
00:08:12I'm perfectly healthy too, no genetic disorders, and I get regular checkups.
00:08:19I've even been taking prenatal vitamins.
00:08:23You really do seem like the perfect match.
00:08:27Good.
00:08:28Now, regarding compensation, what figure did you have in mind?
00:08:34Well, I was thinking around $800.
00:08:39$800.
00:08:41I expected the fee to be significantly higher.
00:08:47I know, I know it's not a lot of money, but considering the quality, I could help, I can do paperwork, whatever.
00:08:55Thompson, bring in the contracts.
00:09:05All of this?
00:09:07Seriously?
00:09:09Take your time to review, but the key point is after birth, the child stays with me.
00:09:15No contact.
00:09:16You want to keep my baby?
00:09:20Are you insane?
00:09:21That's standard procedure for surrogacy arrangements.
00:09:30Surrogacy?
00:09:31Surrogacy.
00:09:32The position you're interviewing for.
00:09:34Interview?
00:09:35I'm hated by sperm.
00:09:38You came to what?
00:09:38I thought you were a donor.
00:09:41That's why I was asking you all the questions about the history and stuff.
00:09:46I thought you were here to be my surrogate.
00:09:49Right.
00:09:49Um, well, I guess, I guess I've, um, made a mistake, so I'm just gonna go.
00:09:55Wait!
00:09:59A million dollars.
00:10:01For carrying my child.
00:10:04I want my own baby, Mr. Crawford.
00:10:07Not somebody else's.
00:10:10Ah, you might need that.
00:10:12Clean this up.
00:10:22Bring in the next.
00:10:30Hello?
00:10:31Miss Reed, your father.
00:10:33You need to come now.
00:10:35Okay, I'm coming here.
00:10:42Doctor, how is he?
00:10:58How is my father?
00:11:00The cancer is spread aggressively without immediate treatment.
00:11:03Then do something.
00:11:05Save him.
00:11:07Is there a treatment you can do?
00:11:08Uh, there is a new treatment.
00:11:11Okay, then let's do it.
00:11:13But maybe it's, uh, quite expensive.
00:11:15How much?
00:11:16Around one million dollars.
00:11:18A million dollars?
00:11:20Yes.
00:11:22Can I get a, a loan or something?
00:11:25Actually, this is a new technology.
00:11:27And there is no loan policy.
00:11:28Sorry.
00:11:28Sorry.
00:11:41This is the last batch.
00:12:10Yes, sir.
00:12:11The blonde wanted to know about ring sizes.
00:12:15And brunette asked about moving in.
00:12:19And the redhead...
00:12:20All of them want the Crawford name.
00:12:23Everyone's qualified.
00:12:27She was refreshing.
00:12:30No pretense.
00:12:31No schemes.
00:12:33But she wasn't even here for surrogacy.
00:12:36Sometimes the best candidate isn't looking for the job.
00:12:52Hello.
00:12:53I'm the Reed.
00:12:54I'm Adrian Crawford.
00:12:55I've been thinking.
00:13:06What have you been thinking?
00:13:09About yesterday, I may have been a bit hasty.
00:13:13You're reconsidering.
00:13:15Don't sound so smug about it.
00:13:16I have my reasons.
00:13:18As do I.
00:13:19I'd like to propose a modification to the original terms.
00:13:27What kind of modification?
00:13:29Joint custody.
00:13:30You wouldn't be just carrying the child.
00:13:32You'd be the baby's mother.
00:13:34Why would you agree to that?
00:13:35You're honest.
00:13:37Direct.
00:13:38No hidden agenda.
00:13:41Qualities I want in my child's mother.
00:13:43So I'd really get to be a part of the baby's life?
00:13:45Yes, but understand this clearly.
00:13:48We'll be parents.
00:13:49Nothing more.
00:13:51No romantic entanglements.
00:13:54No emotional expectations.
00:13:58Don't flutter yourself.
00:14:00God, rich man and their egos.
00:14:06Father.
00:14:07The board is getting impatient.
00:14:10Have you considered the arrangements I suggested?
00:14:13I've already made my own plans.
00:14:15Adrian, if you're thinking of using some random surrogate to produce an heir, forget it.
00:14:22The Crawford name means something.
00:14:25I won't let it be tainted by...
00:14:27I've already chosen my fiancée.
00:14:29What?
00:14:30We'll discuss this at dinner.
00:14:33Did I just get promoted from surrogate to fiancée?
00:14:37Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you just say, just parents, nothing more?
00:14:49The situation requires adaptation.
00:14:54Hmm.
00:14:54Is that CEO talk for I change my mind?
00:14:57We need a convincing story.
00:14:59You'll be staying at my house during the pregnancy.
00:15:01And after the baby comes?
00:15:03We'll arrange for an amicable separation, continue parenting, and I'll, uh, arrange for any additional compensation for the complexity.
00:15:11The original amount is fine, but I am going to need it soon.
00:15:30Welcome to the family, Miss Reed.
00:15:32I think my whole apartment could fit in this entryway.
00:15:54Well, well, well.
00:15:56Missed me so much, you tracked me down.
00:15:58Can't get over me, huh?
00:16:07Following me here like a lost puppy?
00:16:09Following you?
00:16:10Why would I...
00:16:11What are you doing here?
00:16:13Sweetheart, this is my family's house.
00:16:16I'm sure you know that.
00:16:18Hmm.
00:16:19You never let me have sex with you.
00:16:21But look at you now, sneaking into my house.
00:16:25Finally realize what you're missing, baby?
00:16:27Get your hands off me, you creep.
00:16:30Playing hard to get used to be cute, but now?
00:16:33Come on, baby.
00:16:35We both know this is what you came here for.
00:16:38Uncle, what are you doing?
00:16:40Get your filthy hands off my fiancée.
00:16:44Your...
00:16:45Your what?
00:16:47Fiancée?
00:16:50Fiancée?
00:16:51How could she be your fiancée?
00:16:52She's just...
00:16:53Watch your mouth.
00:16:54Show some respect to your future aunt.
00:16:57This is crazy.
00:17:01You seriously don't know.
00:17:03I won't repeat myself.
00:17:05Stay away from my fiancée.
00:17:07Want more word?
00:17:08You can kiss that trust fund.
00:17:10Goodbye.
00:17:10Goodbye.
00:17:10You all right?
00:17:24You all right?
00:17:29Yeah.
00:17:30So...
00:17:30Ethan.
00:17:33He's your nephew.
00:17:35And he's your...
00:17:35Well, he was...
00:17:39He's kind of...
00:17:39He was my boyfriend.
00:17:42I mean, ex-boyfriend.
00:17:43I mean, like, extremely ex-ex-boyfriend.
00:17:47I see.
00:17:50Tom, someone bring your things in shortly.
00:17:52Oh, my God.
00:17:53Sorry.
00:17:54Sorry.
00:17:56Um, so...
00:17:58Where am I staying?
00:18:02Here.
00:18:04What?
00:18:05Unless you prefer explaining to the staff why the happy couple sleep in separate rooms.
00:18:10Oh, of course.
00:18:12Fake engagement.
00:18:13Real roommates.
00:18:17Don't worry.
00:18:18I'll be a perfect gentleman.
00:18:19I'll be a perfect gentleman.
00:18:19What are you doing?
00:18:48This is the line.
00:18:49Don't cross it.
00:18:51Ever.
00:18:53For sure.
00:18:55Good.
00:19:12My plan worked perfectly.
00:19:17Wait.
00:19:18How did I...
00:19:19No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:19:27Sir, are you okay?
00:19:31Fine.
00:19:33Continue.
00:19:33Stay on your side.
00:19:49Lila, wake up.
00:19:55Lila, please.
00:19:57Lila, please.
00:20:16Control.
00:20:17This is making control.
00:20:20Sorry, didn't see you there.
00:20:40You're always in the way.
00:20:45Ah, my brother's mysterious fiancé.
00:20:50Mrs. Crawford.
00:20:51Catherine, please. We're family now, supposedly.
00:20:56Helen, tea, please.
00:20:58Yes, Mrs. Crawford.
00:21:02So tell me, dear, how did you and Adrian meet exactly?
00:21:07Through mutual friends.
00:21:11Oh, really? Mutual friends.
00:21:14Hmm.
00:21:16Dear, what friend of Adrian's would possibly move in your social circles?
00:21:22Unless this is more of a business arrangement?
00:21:26I'm sorry?
00:21:28Well, a girl of your position, surely some negotiation was involved?
00:21:33The only negotiation was whether I would take his last name or keep my own.
00:21:46Next weekend is our family dinner, and as Adrian's fiancé, your presence is required.
00:21:53I'd be honoured.
00:21:56Hmm.
00:21:57Perfect.
00:21:58I'm sure you can find something more appropriate to wear.
00:22:04You can go now.
00:22:05Excuse me, Miss Rie.
00:22:18I need to clean.
00:22:20Of course.
00:22:20Let me just...
00:22:21Yes.
00:22:26Is this what you're wearing to the family dinner?
00:22:28How creative.
00:22:32Must be hot in your family.
00:22:34Watching you chase after rich men.
00:22:38Let me help you with this.
00:22:40My friends!
00:22:41How clumsy of me.
00:22:43You did that on purpose.
00:22:45Do you think you can really marry Mr. Crawford?
00:22:48You're just trash trying to climb the social ladder.
00:22:55Mr. Crawford!
00:22:56She just attacked me!
00:23:00I was trying to help with a...
00:23:02Get out!
00:23:03But I was just...
00:23:04One more word and you're fired.
00:23:07Get out!
00:23:15What happened?
00:23:16Nothing.
00:23:18I need some space.
00:23:19I want to stay in the guest room tonight.
00:23:21Lila, you don't have to do that.
00:23:22I need some space.
00:23:26You take the bed.
00:23:27I'll take the sofa.
00:23:30I miss you so much, Daddy.
00:23:32Don't worry about me, okay?
00:23:34As long as we can get you better...
00:23:37I won't let their words get to me.
00:23:38I promise.
00:23:40Lila, what happened?
00:23:42What should I do?
00:23:43How's the happy couple?
00:23:58How's the happy couple?
00:23:58How's the happy couple?
00:23:58Oh, that's awkward.
00:24:08Just a small thing.
00:24:13Um, that is not a small pinch.
00:24:15It's okay.
00:24:17I'm here.
00:24:18You're safe.
00:24:21Perfect timing for the injection.
00:24:23I'll be there.
00:24:32I'll be there.
00:24:34I'm here.
00:24:36I'm here.
00:24:37Oh, my God.
00:25:07Focus. This is just a simple procedure. Just pretend she's not right outside.
00:25:19Mr. Crawford, is everything okay in there?
00:25:22Um, yeah, I'm fine. I just need some assistance.
00:25:27Oh, do you need my help?
00:25:29No, I didn't mean...
00:25:31Oh, sure, honestly, it's fine. I can come in if you need me to.
00:25:34Come in.
00:25:46So, you want to help?
00:25:49Of course. What do you need me to...
00:25:52Oh, you're...
00:25:57Oh, you're...
00:25:58I'm so sorry. I didn't... I didn't realize. I'm just...
00:26:01I'm just gonna just go somewhere. I just need you somewhere very far.
00:26:07Well, that was helpful.
00:26:11Are you okay?
00:26:19Yeah. Dr. Anderson said that the hormone shots would hurt, but it's...
00:26:24It's causing me pain.
00:26:25Yeah, it's a little uncomfortable.
00:26:27But, I mean, it will pass.
00:26:31Here.
00:26:31Oh, okay.
00:26:47Thanks.
00:26:52Well, the hormone shots were a part of the agreement, and any resulting pain is technically a work-related issue.
00:26:57And, as your employer, I have a duty of care.
00:27:02Okay.
00:27:03Okay.
00:27:03Purely professional care.
00:27:31Purely professional, huh?
00:27:51Adrian.
00:27:54Um, about this weekend...
00:27:56I'm sorry. There's an emergency in Atlanta. The merge is falling apart.
00:27:59Thompson, get the jet ready in 20.
00:28:03Your family invited me to dinner. Guess I'll handle it on my own.
00:28:07Well, I don't suppose we should expect punctuality from a person who's probably never had a proper watch in her life.
00:28:18I introduce him to the Lawson Harris, the senator's daughter.
00:28:24I don't understand why he picked this gold digger from God knows where.
00:28:28What did you say she did, Ethan? Retail?
00:28:31Worse. A wannabe writer. She probably thought that landing a Crawford would be her best-selling story.
00:28:41Well, I have tried to be welcoming.
00:28:44I had the chef prepare her place, setting, and everything.
00:28:47She probably couldn't figure out which work to do, though.
00:28:50I apologize for the sight delay.
00:29:08My, my. Trying so hard to look the part.
00:29:11James, do make sure none of the silver goes missing after dinner.
00:29:17I suppose Adrian's credit card is getting some good use.
00:29:21And although money can buy designer clothes, it can't buy breathing.
00:29:25Actually, I made this dress myself.
00:29:27Oh, darling.
00:29:33A seamstress for a daughter-in-law?
00:29:36How quaint.
00:29:39At least we know who's going to be mending Adrian socks.
00:29:44I may not have been born into privilege,
00:29:47but I was raised with something much more valuable.
00:29:50Integrity.
00:29:52Integrity.
00:29:53Is that what you call seducing your way into our family?
00:29:56How much, how much will it take you to disappear in your price?
00:30:07The difference between you and I, Mr. Crawford,
00:30:11is that I don't think that everything comes with a price tag.
00:30:15Excuse me.
00:30:24Stay calm.
00:30:25You can do this.
00:30:32Mm-hmm.
00:30:34Getting all dressed up for me.
00:30:36Baby.
00:30:37What's the rush?
00:30:45We're all family here.
00:30:48Well, almost family.
00:30:50Don't touch me.
00:30:52You used to like it when I touched you.
00:30:54Remember how shy you were?
00:30:57Always saying no.
00:30:59Run off me, bastard!
00:31:01Be careful now.
00:31:02One scream from you and everyone at dinner is going to know what kind of girl you really are.
00:31:08Now, where were we?
00:31:18Everything all right, dear?
00:31:21You look flushed.
00:31:23So, as I was saying about the answers...
00:31:26Stop it!
00:31:30What?
00:31:31Something wrong, Miss Reed?
00:31:33No, I just...
00:31:34Stop it!
00:31:37Enough!
00:31:38No class?
00:31:39No manners?
00:31:40I don't know how you seduced my son, but someone like you could never deserve a place in this family.
00:31:49I...
00:31:49I'm the one who pursued her.
00:31:57Who convinced her to give me a chance.
00:32:02Adrian.
00:32:03If anyone's unworthy in this relationship, it's me.
00:32:06You want to know how we met?
00:32:07She crashed into my life, quite literally.
00:32:10Papers flying, coffee spilled.
00:32:12Unlike some people, she didn't care about my name or my money.
00:32:16She, uh, refused me several times.
00:32:21Called me too arrogant, too controlling.
00:32:23First woman who dared stand out to me.
00:32:26And that's when I knew I had to have her.
00:32:33Sir, two things.
00:32:34Your sister has invited Miss Reed to tonight's family dinner, and your jet is ready.
00:32:38You can go now.
00:32:43Cancel Atlanta.
00:32:44Sir, the manager.
00:32:48Yes, sir.
00:32:50Funny, but last week, family's dinners were the most pointless waste of time in existence.
00:32:59Something is more important than business.
00:33:05Oh, what a touching story, Uncle.
00:33:08Too bad it's either a complete lie, or she's been playing us both.
00:33:13What are you talking about?
00:33:17We've been dating for three years.
00:33:20I have pictures of us together.
00:33:26What?
00:33:27She probably planned this from the start.
00:33:30Dating me to get close to the family, then setting her sights higher.
00:33:35You manipulative little tree.
00:33:37Face it, Uncle.
00:33:37Uncle, you're just another rung on her ladder to the top.
00:33:41Face it, Uncle.
00:33:45You're just another rung on her ladder to the top.
00:33:52That's for every lie you just told.
00:33:54Adrian, how dare you hit my son?
00:34:00Where do you think you're going?
00:34:01We are not finished here yet.
00:34:03Yes, we are.
00:34:09I'm sorry.
00:34:10I shouldn't have left you alone with that.
00:34:12Thank you for coming back,
00:34:13and for making up such a beautiful story about us.
00:34:17Your hands, what happened?
00:34:38As my fiancée, you have access to the family accounts.
00:34:42I expect you to use them.
00:34:43I didn't want to presume.
00:34:46You're a Crawford now.
00:34:57Dr. Anderson?
00:34:59Mr. Crawford, the embryos are ready,
00:35:02so we can proceed with the implantation tomorrow morning.
00:35:05I see.
00:35:07What is it?
00:35:10Is something wrong with the embryos?
00:35:12I've been thinking.
00:35:14Perhaps we should approach this matter
00:35:17in a more natural manner.
00:35:21Between a husband and wife.
00:35:25What are your thoughts?
00:35:26I think that we should go to bed.
00:35:33We have a really big day tomorrow.
00:35:36So, I mean, goodnight.
00:35:45You know, you look like a giant polar bear in that outfit.
00:35:50Focus on the procedure.
00:35:54Try to relax, Mrs. Crawford.
00:35:55There.
00:36:03See that white spot?
00:36:07That's our baby.
00:36:14You know, I can walk.
00:36:16Doctor's orders?
00:36:17You seem more nervous than I do.
00:36:19I'm merely following medical procedure.
00:36:35Look at her.
00:36:37She's acting like a princess.
00:36:39She was probably a waitress last week.
00:36:45Now she's got Mr. Crawford wrapped around her finger.
00:36:49What?
00:37:02She's acting like a cat.
00:37:08She's acting like a girl.
00:37:09This is super beautiful.
00:37:09Lucy knows.
00:37:10What?
00:37:11She's acting like a baby.
00:37:11She's acting like a go-keyed model.
00:37:12She's acting like a girl.
00:37:13What?
00:37:14adrian not quite looking a bit unstable there baby let go of me come on you used to love being
00:37:31in my arms remember how we would spend hours at the cafe you would lean into me while reading
00:37:38your favorite book did she adrian i was i was just getting food i swear get out
00:37:50my stomach my stomach i think that there's something wrong
00:37:59if anything anything happens to my fiancee or child i can't guarantee what i'll do
00:38:06and you what you want you will never have never
00:38:13child three years she wouldn't let me touch her in a few weeks with my uncle and she's carrying
00:38:26his child you want the perfect family well it's not gonna happen
00:38:36thompson clear my schedule everything over the next month goes to jack
00:38:48sir what happened do you need my help you can't help on this one let's do what i say
00:38:53you and ethan you've never really gone along have you
00:39:00why is that
00:39:03you seem very concerned about him i i just get some rest it's been a rough day for you
00:39:16adrian why did you choose to believe me just now no reason i just know you're not like that
00:39:24thanks get some rest do whatever makes you comfortable anything at all i'll be around
00:39:30anything i want are you sure about that
00:39:44what are you doing this is nutritious the baby wants chocolate the baby wants chocolate
00:40:10yeah and chips and ice cream you wouldn't want to deny your child would you
00:40:18i've been restarting optimal pregnancy nutrition see week by week guidelines okay okay how about a
00:40:26compromise one treat per day half a treat three quarters
00:40:34congratulations the fetus is developing perfectly
00:40:58really really everything looks wonderful now that we're in the stable period i would recommend
00:41:06you starting some prenatal exercise what kind of exercise
00:41:14now hold her from behind in a maternal pose
00:41:17maybe we should skip this part let's do it properly guide her arms up
00:41:39this is a little implant and now the supporting stretch
00:41:47beautiful form mr crawford and mrs crawford maybe we should continue this at home
00:42:02the charity gala isn't a test your father specifically invited me to attend
00:42:32the charity gala isn't a test your father and mrs crawford
00:42:47you look perfect
00:42:51just be yourself
00:42:52just be yourself
00:42:56then this this this is not me
00:43:12the charity gala isn't a test your father and mrs crawford
00:43:20atrian it's been too long
00:43:29you look exactly the same
00:43:31and you must be the fiance
00:43:43i'm so pleased adrian has found someone after all these years
00:43:48that's really kind but i'm sorry who are you
00:43:54i'm just someone who cares about adrian's happiness more than anyone else
00:43:58oh my god
00:44:07you two are finally back together
00:44:10everyone look who's here the golden couple
00:44:15i heard adrian corporate was engaged i knew it was you vivian
00:44:19when is the wedding
00:44:20actually i'd like to introduce you all to my fiancee lala reed
00:44:35we're expecting our first child and of course you're all welcome to the wedding
00:44:39she's pregnant
00:44:42oh i'm i'm so sorry i just assumed congratulations for you both
00:44:47adrian crofford and a complete unknown how did you manage that
00:44:55adrian chose for over vivian is he crazy
00:44:59oh benji how have you been great let's go
00:45:03they can be so judgmental can't they don't take it too personally dear
00:45:21gentlemen what are you all talking about
00:45:23they do look like the perfect couple
00:45:39thank you
00:45:44drinking i thought you were pregnant
00:45:46none of your business
00:45:52you know how adrian is always has to win especially against me
00:45:57he hates when i take things from him
00:45:59what are you talking about
00:46:08perfect couple right until
00:46:11vivian fell madly in love with me
00:46:18leaving dear uncle heartbroken
00:46:21since then whatever i want
00:46:25he has to take whatever i have he has to win
00:46:30like you
00:46:33what you want you never have never
00:46:38you and ethan you've never really gone along have you
00:46:43you don't get it stop being naive you're just his tool for revenge
00:46:57i'm just his tool for revenge
00:47:07what do you think you're doing you are pregnant why are you drinking
00:47:17oh now you care
00:47:22it's soda i know what i'm doing
00:47:33what happened back there talk to me
00:47:43lila i am worried
00:47:45so you talk to ethan but not me
00:47:49well you do care so much about your nephew don't you
00:48:01why don't you
00:48:05i don't open the door
00:48:12please
00:48:21The eggs are still warm.
00:48:46I apologize about last night.
00:48:48I was just worried about you.
00:48:51Worried about me, or worried about the baby?
00:48:58What do you mean?
00:49:00Is this why you're being so nice to me?
00:49:03Making me breakfast, being all protective.
00:49:07It's just for the baby.
00:49:10Leila, you've been so strange since yesterday.
00:49:13Why?
00:49:15Was Vivian your girlfriend?
00:49:16Your girlfriend?
00:49:22Yes.
00:49:30And then she got with Ethan?
00:49:34Yes.
00:49:35Okay, so I'm just...
00:49:38Vivian and I were...
00:49:39Sir, the Singapore Virgin is falling apart.
00:49:47We need to immediately.
00:49:48I'm in the middle of something.
00:49:50The board is threatening to pull out.
00:49:53I'll be there.
00:49:54We need to finish this conversation as soon as I get back.
00:50:03Of course.
00:50:04Business first.
00:50:10Leila.
00:50:11Just go.
00:50:12Sir, there have been complications.
00:50:26Explain.
00:50:27During your absence, Mr. Ethan has been meeting with board members, suggesting your sudden
00:50:33marriage plans indicate a stable decision-making.
00:50:37Several executors are questioning if someone so personally distracted should and hurt the company.
00:50:44Mr. Grofford, we've been discussing my personal life.
00:51:05Your sudden access has let me be very clear.
00:51:10This company took a 40% profit loss before I took over.
00:51:19Within three years, I tripled our market share.
00:51:22Every major merger, every successful acquisition, every stock surge, my execution, my strategies.
00:51:30So yes, I am getting married.
00:51:33And yes, I took some time off.
00:51:35And no, not a single person in this room has the right to question my commitment or my capability.
00:51:44Because without me, there wouldn't be a company left to inherit.
00:51:50Now, shall we discuss the merger?
00:51:54Oh, I decided.
00:52:12Oh, my God.
00:52:15Oh, my God.
00:52:16Oh, my God.
00:52:18Nice.
00:52:18Adrian, what the hell were you thinking at the board meeting yesterday?
00:52:40I was doing my job.
00:52:43Your job is to follow the family's strategy.
00:52:46Ever since she came into your life, you've been undermining everything we've built.
00:52:53You leave Lila out of this.
00:52:56You know, I don't have to stand here and listen to this.
00:52:59Yeah, run along.
00:53:01Adolfs are talking business now.
00:53:03We just need to bore him for a moment, dear.
00:53:06Business matters.
00:53:07You wouldn't understand.
00:53:08That girl is a poison to the Crawford name.
00:53:24She's nothing but a broodmare.
00:53:27After she delivers, pay her off and be done with it.
00:53:32Adrian needs someone who understands this world.
00:53:35Someone like me.
00:53:36Vivian is joining Crawford Industries tomorrow.
00:53:42Non-negotiable.
00:53:44She will follow you every day, just like before.
00:53:47And your little pet project can stay home and gestate.
00:53:51That's all she's good for.
00:53:55Get out!
00:53:56Both of you!
00:53:57How dare you!
00:53:59If you dare mention my wife's name again.
00:54:00I will burn Crawford Industries to the ground before either of you get to touch it.
00:54:05Adrian, be reasonable.
00:54:08She is worth a thousand of you.
00:54:10Tomorrow, 9 a.m., Vivian starts.
00:54:15No discussion.
00:54:17Is that all?
00:54:19Yes, for now.
00:54:21But don't disappoint me again.
00:54:22I'm not gonna leave.
00:54:42I'm gonna die.
00:54:43Stop it. Stop checking. This is ridiculous. I was independent before. I don't need a
00:55:08man to make me breakfast in bed and to hold me whilst I sleep. No, I'm not going to be
00:55:16that girl. I can make my own meals. I don't need his perfectly prepared little plates or
00:55:26his nutritional spreadsheets. A broodmare. Way to get back at Ethan.
00:55:38Milo! I'm fine. You're not fine. Hospital. Now. I'm fine.
00:56:01Thanks. I know we've had our differences, but I really appreciated you today.
00:56:08You know, you used to look at me like that. All sweet. Sincere.
00:56:15Don't.
00:56:17Why not? Is there really no chance for us?
00:56:21Ethan.
00:56:23Lila, he's just using you. You're his revenge against me. A tool. And you deserve better
00:56:31than that. Adrian, stop! What are you doing? I'm protecting you.
00:56:39From what? He's helping. He brought me here. My hand was bleeding.
00:56:42So now you're defending him? No, I'm defending the truth. Sometimes, I guess people surprise
00:56:49you. I see. Adrian. I'll call the doctor to come.
00:56:55I want a full blood panel. Fetal monitoring. Bring the OB-GYN down immediately.
00:57:04Sir, it's just the one to come.
00:57:06I want a full prenatal checkup. I've already spoken to Dr. Anderson. He's going to be down
00:57:10here in 10 minutes.
00:57:12Always so controlled. Aren't you, Uncle?
00:57:15Some of us actually know how to make Lila happy. Remember our beach dates? How you said
00:57:26I was the most fun you ever had? Thompson, bring in the catering. The Michelin star one.
00:57:36Lila says she's got a hankering for Australian Wagyu beef. Oh, well done. No sauce.
00:57:41I don't think that I did say. How about when we watched your favorite movie?
00:57:48Pride and Prejudice. BBC adaptation, 1995. She likes to watch it when she's still stressed.
00:57:53Which is why I upgraded out home to your system. To have all the original films from the BBC
00:57:59on back. You did what? Wow. Using money to get to her heart. Huh, Uncle?
00:58:07Oh, it's a fully funded. Anonymous donor. He may be able to offer you money, but you're
00:58:29gonna miss this.
00:58:43Is this normal rich people behavior?
00:58:46Chai, smart enough.
00:58:49I've already ordered the prenatal vitamins. They should arrive shortly. They're custom formulated
00:58:54to her blood and genetic profile. Wow. You remembered all that about me.
00:58:59I remember everything about you.
00:59:05Maybe you should come back when there's less testosterone in the air.
00:59:10Guys, she's tired. We should leave. Let her rest.
00:59:13Is this just another competition, Ethan? Or does he actually care?
00:59:28Yes, father?
00:59:45Vivian's been hospitalized. Overworked, they say, from cleaning up your company's mess.
00:59:51I have meetings. Cancel them. Go to visit her right now. Either you show proper respect to the woman I chose for you, or else I will have to call an emergency board meeting.
01:00:04You came.
01:00:25Let's skip the performance, Vivian.
01:00:27I'm still so cold. Don't you remember when you used to bring me soup when I was unwell?
01:00:35That was a long time ago.
01:00:38We were really great together, Adrian. We could be together again.
01:00:42I don't know what game you're playing at, but it won't work.
01:00:46What we had, I never took it as seriously as you pretended to.
01:00:51But Lila, she's different. She's real.
01:00:54Pregnant gold digger is real?
01:00:58Please.
01:01:05I guess some things never change.
01:01:11Watch your words.
01:01:14Stay away from my wife.
01:01:25My little girl.
01:01:27Daddy.
01:01:30Your hand.
01:01:32It's nothing.
01:01:34I need to tell you something.
01:01:37I'm gonna be a mother.
01:01:39Is it that Ethan boys?
01:01:41No, no.
01:01:42Then who?
01:01:44It doesn't matter.
01:01:45But what does matter is that this is my baby.
01:01:48And I'm gonna love them so much.
01:01:52With all the love that you gave me.
01:01:56Baby.
01:01:58I'm so sorry.
01:02:00I'm sorry I couldn't, couldn't give you better.
01:02:03Daddy.
01:02:04If only I were healthy, if I could work.
01:02:06Daddy, don't.
01:02:08But the hospital bills, what are you getting money for?
01:02:13Don't tell me you sold yourself to some men.
01:02:16No, no, it's not like that.
01:02:18Did someone take advantage of you?
01:02:21My little girl pregnant all alone?
01:02:24She's not alone.
01:02:28Hi Mr. Reid, I'm Adrian Crawford.
01:02:30I'm Adrian Crawford.
01:02:35I'm the father of her child.
01:02:37Adrian.
01:02:39I'm not just the father.
01:02:40I'm the man who's gonna spend the rest of his life making sure your daughter and our child get everything they deserve.
01:02:46Pretty words from a rich man.
01:02:49Not words. Facts.
01:02:51I've already arranged a transfer to a private medical facility.
01:02:54Full treatment plan, best specialists.
01:02:56Adrian.
01:02:58And I promise you this.
01:03:01Every morning, she's gonna wake up knowing that she is cherished.
01:03:05Every decision I make, every step I take will be to ensure her happiness.
01:03:10You really mean that, don't you?
01:03:12Yes sir, I do.
01:03:14Well...
01:03:17Maybe...
01:03:19I can stop worrying now.
01:03:29For what you said in there.
01:03:31I know you were just trying to make my father feel better.
01:03:33No, no, no, no.
01:03:35I wasn't just doing anything.
01:03:37Every word I said in there is true.
01:03:40Adrian.
01:03:41Laila, I need to tell you something.
01:03:47I've been falling for you ever since you crashed into my office with that ridiculous donor questionnaire.
01:03:54Yes, we had a contract, but...
01:03:57I realized...
01:03:59You've become everything to me.
01:04:01You're not my surrogate.
01:04:04You're not my convenient fiance.
01:04:07You're my partner.
01:04:10If you have me.
01:04:15But what about Ethan and Vivian?
01:04:18What about them?
01:04:22Aren't you trying to just get revenge on Ethan?
01:04:24Revenge?
01:04:26I never loved Vivian.
01:04:28And Ethan, he's not worth a second thought.
01:04:30Really?
01:04:32And who was the guy I saw competing with Ethan?
01:04:37That was...
01:04:43I was jealous, okay?
01:04:46I thought of you with him.
01:04:48Wow.
01:04:50The great Mr. Crawford, jealous.
01:04:53Don't mention it.
01:04:54I have a reputation to maintain.
01:05:01I'm not letting you go.
01:05:11Not ever.
01:05:21Surrogacy?
01:05:23Contract of marriage?
01:05:25Oh, this is too perfect.
01:05:31Theaker life's not a matter.
01:05:32I don't think it will be too much.
01:05:33I'm nothing.
01:05:34I don't know.
01:05:35But I can't.
01:05:36I just can't.
01:05:38I don't think it will...
01:05:40I can't...
01:05:42I want to know that...
01:05:43I can't stand for this.
01:05:45The owner of the Shoulders.
01:05:46Woops.
01:05:48If he is in the hospital,
01:05:49I'll be near you.
01:05:51The owner of the Shoulders.
01:05:52The owner of the Shoulders.
01:05:54The owner of the Shoulders.
01:05:55The owner of the Shoulders.
01:05:56After a full time.
01:05:57The owner of the Shoulders will...
01:05:58whiskey neat
01:06:02what's so urgent
01:06:06i know something about your little ex-girlfriend that might interest you
01:06:10is this about her and my uncle it's about how she really got pregnant
01:06:14your perfect uncle he hired her she's just a surrogate their whole engagement is a lie
01:06:23a contract
01:06:26the board would love to hear about this next week's family meeting
01:06:34we'll reveal everything until then let's gather more evidence
01:06:38and once he's ruined i'll comfort him help him rebuild he'll remember who he truly belongs with
01:06:49and lila well once the truth's out she'll be worthless to him
01:06:57you can have your little toy back
01:07:00cheers
01:07:10um ethan's in meetings all afternoon that's okay i don't mind waiting
01:07:14um ethan's in meetings all afternoon
01:07:22that's okay i don't mind waiting
01:07:26these documents require his immediate attention
01:07:32would you mind getting me some tea dear
01:07:34sorry to see agreements
01:07:42medical contracts
01:07:43come on
01:07:46train's only so organized
01:07:49where is everything
01:07:51it's just a stupid cat
01:08:00are you okay
01:08:13you're a beast
01:08:15attack me
01:08:16i need your bathroom
01:08:19now
01:08:20adrian
01:08:28i've been waiting for you
01:08:31you know
01:08:40if you need an heir
01:08:42we could make one
01:08:44right here
01:08:46right now
01:08:47lil doesn't have to know
01:08:50she's already asleep
01:08:52could just be our
01:08:56little
01:08:56secret
01:08:57here
01:08:59in the living room
01:09:02wherever you want
01:09:05someone might see us
01:09:07are you scared
01:09:09i know somewhere more
01:09:15right
01:09:16where are we going
01:09:25can't risk being interrupted
01:09:27can we
01:09:28ladies first
01:09:30enjoy the fresh air
01:09:36adrian
01:09:37adrian
01:09:38you can't do this to me
01:09:40i'm a crawford executive
01:09:41stop filming me
01:09:48this is harassment
01:09:50i will sue you
01:09:51i will sue you so hard
01:09:52adrian
01:09:56adrian
01:09:57adrian let me in
01:09:59everyone
01:10:07this crisis
01:10:09could have destroyed us
01:10:10but thanks to your
01:10:12tireless efforts
01:10:13crawford
01:10:14is stronger than ever
01:10:15to the best team
01:10:17in the business
01:10:17though
01:10:22speaking of tonight's
01:10:25celebration
01:10:25there's something you all
01:10:27should be prepared for
01:10:28for what
01:10:30my uncle
01:10:32is bringing his fiancee
01:10:34tonight
01:10:34the thing is
01:10:36her and i were together
01:10:38until very recently
01:10:39i know
01:10:43i know
01:10:44i know
01:10:45but please
01:10:46when they arrive
01:10:47act normal
01:10:48i couldn't bear any drama
01:10:50she left you
01:10:52for your uncle
01:10:53these things happen
01:10:55everyone
01:10:59i'd like to introduce you
01:11:01to my fiancee
01:11:02lila reed
01:11:03hello everybody
01:11:04it's lovely to meet you all
01:11:05i need to check some numbers
01:11:08did i do something wrong
01:11:12how are you feeling
01:11:21is the morning sickness over yet
01:11:24i'm fine
01:11:25you know
01:11:26i've been worried
01:11:28all this stress can't be good for the baby
01:11:31which hospital are you using
01:11:35i could drive you next time
01:11:37that's not necessary
01:11:39come on
01:11:41we used to tell each other everything
01:11:43just want to make sure you're getting the proper care
01:11:46if i know her hospital
01:11:48then i can get her surrogate history
01:11:50how thoughtful
01:11:52but adrian handles
01:11:53all my appointments
01:11:54personally
01:11:55the real hero of the hour
01:11:58beautiful
01:12:04isn't she
01:12:05the type of woman
01:12:07who belongs in adrian's world
01:12:09excuse me
01:12:11you know how my uncle thinks
01:12:14like a chess master
01:12:17every piece has its use
01:12:19some for business
01:12:21others for
01:12:23you don't know him
01:12:25oh
01:12:26but i do
01:12:27adrian crawford cares exactly
01:12:30about one person
01:12:31adrian crawford
01:12:32he sees people as investments
01:12:35vivian
01:12:36perfect for managing the company
01:12:38you
01:12:40well
01:12:41i think we both know
01:12:43what your role is
01:12:44he's wrong
01:12:48he has to be wrong
01:12:49everyone in this world has their place
01:13:10their purpose
01:13:12maybe it's time i found mine again
01:13:15maybe when's the last time you ate something
01:13:38i don't know
01:13:40breakfast
01:13:42yesterday's breakfast
01:13:43that's enough for today
01:13:49okay
01:13:50the prenatal instructor said this exercise should help
01:13:57okay
01:13:58okay
01:13:58like this
01:13:59uh almost
01:14:01um i think i need a little more instruction
01:14:14everything looks perfect
01:14:25everything looks perfect the baby's development's right on track
01:14:29really
01:14:37everything looks perfect the baby's development's right on track
01:14:41really
01:14:42now that you're in the stable period
01:14:46intimate relations is perfectly safe
01:14:49as long as you're gentle
01:14:51just listen to your bodies and
01:14:54yes
01:14:54ah thank you
01:14:55doctor
01:14:56let's talk about
01:15:16adrian crawford's arrangement
01:15:28was it a
01:15:29surrogacy contract
01:15:31mr harrington
01:15:35doctor patient confidentiality
01:15:37hmm
01:15:38i hear
01:15:40that the new hospital complex
01:15:43is looking for department heads
01:15:45wouldn't it be a shame
01:15:47if
01:15:48your name was
01:15:49mysteriously removed
01:15:52from the list
01:15:53now
01:15:57about those hospital records
01:15:59surrogacy
01:16:25surrogacy
01:16:27five generations
01:16:29of crawford dignity
01:16:31destroyed
01:16:32by tabloid gossip
01:16:34i knew that girl
01:16:36was hiding something
01:16:37did you
01:16:41did you really pay some nobody
01:16:44to carry your heir
01:16:45tell me it
01:16:47isn't true
01:16:48you
01:16:56it's your doing
01:16:58i
01:16:59adrian
01:17:01i need to discuss something with you
01:17:05privately
01:17:06adrian
01:17:10adrian
01:17:12i can make all of this disappear
01:17:15all you have to do is remember
01:17:17who you really belong with
01:17:19who i belong with
01:17:20we were good together
01:17:21we can't be again
01:17:22give me the position i deserve
01:17:25as mrs crawford by your side
01:17:28i do need your help
01:17:31please
01:17:32never show up again
01:17:34i will let them hurt you
01:17:50it's not me
01:17:52i'm worried about
01:17:53if they expose the truth
01:17:55about our arrangement
01:17:56you could lose
01:17:57everything
01:17:58nothing's more important
01:18:01than you and our child
01:18:03this emergency family meeting
01:18:24will come to order
01:18:25i have proof
01:18:27miss reed
01:18:29is not adrian's loving bride to be
01:18:32she's just a surrogate
01:18:34paid to carry the crawford heir
01:18:37i have proof too
01:18:41medical records
01:18:43from crawford's medical center
01:18:45showing that miss reed
01:18:46underwent fertility treatment
01:18:48for which she was
01:18:49generously compensated
01:18:51paid surrogacy
01:18:53how common
01:18:54all right fine
01:18:57you want the truth
01:18:58yes
01:18:59it started with a surrogacy
01:19:01but lilo
01:19:03she's the woman i chose
01:19:05to be the mother of my child
01:19:06and i won't let anyone here
01:19:09slander her
01:19:10you want this arrangement
01:19:11fine
01:19:12but then
01:19:15it costs you
01:19:17everything
01:19:18resign from the company
01:19:20give up your inheritance
01:19:22the child can see in the family
01:19:25of course
01:19:26but the mother well
01:19:28her services won't be required
01:19:30after delivery
01:19:31yes
01:19:38i did the ivf treatment
01:19:40but i never
01:19:42never
01:19:43saw this baby
01:19:44as a business transaction
01:19:45you know what
01:19:50you can say whatever
01:19:51you want about me
01:19:52but don't you dare
01:19:55question my love
01:19:56for this child
01:19:57enough
01:20:10i'm willing to give up everything
01:20:13the company
01:20:15the inheritance
01:20:15all of it
01:20:16but i won't
01:20:18give up her
01:20:19she's my wife
01:20:21the only one
01:20:22that i will ever want
01:20:23we're getting married
01:20:26properly
01:20:27publicly
01:20:28fine
01:20:31you want to throw away everything
01:20:34for this
01:20:35for this woman
01:20:36then
01:20:38you will get nothing
01:20:40from this family
01:20:40nothing
01:20:41sign it
01:20:43renounce your inheritance
01:20:45all of it
01:20:47no no no no no
01:20:51adrian
01:20:52stop
01:20:52i'm not worth losing
01:20:53everything for
01:20:54you're worth
01:20:55everything
01:20:56the company
01:21:00the assets
01:21:00i built them once
01:21:02i can build them again
01:21:03but you
01:21:05you and our child
01:21:07they're our real future
01:21:09still time to
01:21:14think it over son
01:21:16let's go
01:21:24thanks
01:21:46you've been at this
01:21:49for hours
01:21:50i just gotta finish
01:21:52this last chapter
01:21:53i'll get you some food
01:21:58what do you mean
01:22:09you're canceling the contract
01:22:10we've worked together
01:22:11for 10 years
01:22:12no no no
01:22:16don't call adrian
01:22:17hello
01:22:19hello
01:22:20hello
01:22:21hello
01:22:21the singapore merger
01:22:22just collapsed
01:22:23they say they'll only work
01:22:24with adrian
01:22:25this is all your fault
01:22:26you and your billion
01:22:28plan to get rid of them
01:22:29my fault
01:22:30you're the one
01:22:31who can't handle
01:22:31basic accounting
01:22:32enough
01:22:33the board meeting
01:22:35starts in five minutes
01:22:36please tell me
01:22:37you have good news
01:22:38oh my god
01:22:49this story sounds
01:22:50exactly like
01:22:51the powerful scandal
01:22:52wait
01:22:52is this about
01:22:53the
01:22:54adrian
01:22:54crawford
01:22:55a billionaire
01:22:59say you're giving up
01:23:00everything for love
01:23:01i'm crying
01:23:02i think i just went viral
01:23:09they figured out
01:23:11the story is about us
01:23:12look
01:23:13should i be concerned
01:23:15about what else
01:23:16you've revealed about me
01:23:32have you seen the comments
01:23:34they're calling us
01:23:36heartless villains
01:23:37can't believe
01:23:39they're trying to
01:23:40suffer
01:23:40through love
01:23:41this
01:23:42property industries
01:23:43lost my business
01:23:44team adrian
01:23:45all the way
01:23:46yes
01:23:48penguin publishing
01:23:49um
01:23:50sorry i actually have
01:23:51random house
01:23:52on the other line
01:23:53so i'm gonna have to
01:23:54the movie rights
01:23:56um
01:23:58i'm sorry
01:23:59i'm gonna have to
01:23:59call you right back
01:24:00okay thank you
01:24:01don't put me right
01:24:03oh my god
01:24:05my wife is so popular
01:24:06now
01:24:07i know
01:24:07your father
01:24:13son
01:24:18the board wants you
01:24:20back
01:24:20take your position
01:24:21your inheritance
01:24:23i'll have to ask my wife
01:24:25what do you think
01:24:28mrs crawford
01:24:28first order of business
01:24:35starting without me
01:24:36perfect timing
01:24:38i'm announcing your termination
01:24:40you can't fire me
01:24:42i'm a shareholder
01:24:44and a senior executive
01:24:45the company crisis last month
01:24:48wasn't an accident
01:24:49you and ethan
01:24:50deliberately sabotaged our deal
01:24:52you can't prove
01:24:54any free email
01:24:55every call
01:24:56every secret meeting
01:24:58without competitors
01:24:59all documented
01:25:00lawsuit's already been filed
01:25:03you and ethan
01:25:03will be hearing from our lawyers
01:25:05i think my water just broke
01:25:27yeah come home
01:25:29mr crawford
01:25:33the vote for new director
01:25:34for her
01:25:40he'd drop everything
01:25:43including a multi-billion dollar
01:25:46before we vote
01:25:56there is something you should know
01:25:59adrian and lila
01:26:01were legally married
01:26:02two months ago
01:26:04and they have
01:26:06my full
01:26:08blessing
01:26:09both my girls still awake
01:26:23i'm just finishing
01:26:32and i'm just finishing
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