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Dismissed While Expecting
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00:00Shit! No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, the system crashed mid-upload, not the collection
00:16is the wrong season, wrong everything, no.
00:22The long runway is in 48 hours.
00:25If productions start with these batch designs, we're all dead.
00:29Not just fire, we're dead.
00:31Company collapses, our careers are over.
00:34Come out here and talk to us.
00:36We have 8 million tied up in this collection.
00:39I have a fashion that you're low, right now.
00:42One word for me, you're in some poison.
00:44You're in some poison.
00:45You're in some poison.
00:46You're in some poison.
00:47Enough.
00:48Vic!
00:49...
00:57...
00:59...
01:00...
01:01...
01:03Mia, Japanese indigo.
01:06Miranda, call production emergency protocol seven.
01:10Pauline, handle those vultures.
01:17Tell the boss to hold all calls, I need 28 minutes.
01:2128 minutes, the whole system takes 15 to reboot.
01:2527 now, tick tock.
01:33I'm done. Crisis averted.
01:50I swear to God, you're not human.
01:5227 minutes.
01:54Holy shit, pre-orders are flooding in.
01:57This will shatter every record.
02:03Vic, are you okay?
02:09Just practice and hicks, nothing to you.
02:15Oh my God, your water broke.
02:23Mom, you were seriously in active labor while saving the entire company?
02:29Multitasking is my superpower, pumpkin.
02:33Dad called, wanted to know if he should come, but I told him that he lost his visiting privileges since he decided that his assistance was more comfortable than ours.
02:46That's my girl.
02:47Well, the company's yours now, Holly.
02:58But there's a condition.
03:02We need to slash costs.
03:04Immediately.
03:06Layoffs.
03:10Absent without leave.
03:13Oh, Dad, I know exactly where to start our cuts.
03:15Well, just remember, whoever cleaned up that Milan disaster, they get immunity.
03:23In fact, um, they deserve a promotion.
03:29No way this Victoria Wintour saved the company since she's not even there.
03:37Boss, the Milan collection crisis averted.
03:41Pre-orders are pouring in.
03:42Ew, you saved the entire collection?
03:45Impressive.
03:47Oh, actually.
03:49How about I make you the new creative director?
03:51Starting today.
03:54Oh my God, is this really happening?
03:57She's offering me Victoria's job?
03:59I can finally get rid of that bitch hanging over my head?
04:07But Victoria...
04:09Don't worry about her.
04:10I'm not useless.
04:11I'm going to set up fire.
04:17You know that collection I just rescued, Em?
04:20I hid something in the design.
04:23Your initials and now little graces.
04:27Hold them right into the fabric.
04:28And that's going to give him a long runway?
04:36Plus, the bonus from this collection is substantial.
04:39Enough for your full tuition of private school.
04:42Mom, you ain't have to.
04:44You're going to that private school.
04:46No discussion.
04:48Your sister and I will manage just fine.
04:51This job will keep us afloat.
04:52I love you, Mom.
05:05Holy shit, Holly actually thought I was the one who saved the company?
05:10After all these years in your shadow, Victoria,
05:13I'm finally taking what I deserve.
05:15I'm finally taking what I deserve.
05:15Look, I'm going to fire every single one of them.
05:40What the hell?
05:41Listen up, everyone.
05:43Victoria Wintour is terminated.
05:46Effective immediately.
05:48You can't just do that.
05:50She's in the hospital having her baby.
05:52They're a loss against this.
05:54Vic worked while in labor.
05:57She's the creative backbone of Maison Laveau.
06:00Maternity leave, medical insurance.
06:02These preggles are bleeding us dry.
06:05Everything okay here?
06:10Great timing.
06:12Victoria Wintour, you're fired.
06:15Clear out your desk now.
06:25You're Matthew's daughter, aren't you?
06:28I saved this company three times when your father could have made payroll.
06:32Too many times.
06:35Well, that's ancient history.
06:38The board wants fresh blood.
06:41And Mia here just saved the entire Milan collection.
06:49I'm the one who...
06:51Mia, you.
06:56Feel that curve?
06:57That's your signature.
06:59That's what makes it Maison Laveau.
07:05How could you?
07:07I taught you everything you know.
07:09I wish things were different, Vic.
07:17I should have thought about your career before getting pregnant.
07:28What happens to my team?
07:31Miranda pulled all-nighters for a month straight, working on your father's exclusive collections.
07:36Things got so bad, she had to get hair implants.
07:41Pauline had to cancel her own wedding because of a company meeting at the Louvre.
07:45These jobs are their lifelines.
07:47Health insurance, paid maternity leave, basic human dignity.
07:50You can't just throw them away.
07:52Well, actually, legally speaking, we can.
07:56No mandated, paid maternity leave, no real protection.
07:59But hey, that's corporate America for you.
08:03Or, we can shift the math.
08:06You sign.
08:07They stay.
08:09The budget works out.
08:11Think of it as...
08:13taking one for the team.
08:16Miranda's still drowning in her husband's debts.
08:18And Pauline's sister still needs another surgery.
08:22They can't lose their jobs.
08:28Come on, Vic.
08:29You say you care about them.
08:31Prove it.
08:32Prove it.
08:48Five grand.
09:08That's my severance package after 15 years.
09:11That's what I'm worth to them.
09:12Be careful.
09:27I got you.
09:34Vincent?
09:35Vincent Chevalier?
09:38Hi.
09:38Hi.
09:38High school feels like another lifetime, doesn't it?
09:53So, it's true.
09:57Great Victoria Winter is being shown the door after single-handedly saving Mison LeBeau's Milan collection.
10:02How would you feel about not having to answer to single-minded executives anymore?
10:13Someone with your kind of talent shouldn't be treated like this.
10:18What are you getting at exactly?
10:21I'm talking about you and me.
10:25Partners.
10:26You're genius, my money.
10:30No corporate BS.
10:33No one holding you back.
10:39I've got a baby to think about now.
10:41And I have an empty corner office with a view and an attached nursery.
10:47Just saying.
10:48Vincent Chevalier, wow.
10:54You didn't expect to see the head of Chauvin, our corporate nemesis, strolling into the office.
11:00Got your spy here?
11:04Don't mind me.
11:05I'm just giving Victoria here a soft landing.
11:09Triple her salary.
11:10Corner office.
11:11You know, before the vultures at L.B. or Chanel's were big.
11:17Oh, so you're dumpster diving now.
11:19Rescuing a washed-up single mom with outdated ideas.
11:23Wow, that's an interesting take to have, considering you wearing Victoria's designs head to toe.
11:29I mean, the jacket, that's Victoria's spring collection, right?
11:34The earrings, that's Victoria's collaboration with Cartier.
11:36Hey, if her work is so far beneath you, maybe you should just strip.
11:43Shit, shit, shit.
11:45What are you talking about?
11:47Victoria designed all of this.
11:54Actually, those were my designs.
12:00What did you just say?
12:01The spring collection.
12:03The Cartier pieces.
12:04I designed them.
12:07Under your supervision, of course, but they came for me.
12:10Oops.
12:11Looks like you've been backing the wrong horse, Vincent.
12:14I thought you were better than this, Mia.
12:18Then explain my signature.
12:21On the original sketch dated six months ago.
12:29So what?
12:29Sketches get past her and all the time.
12:31It doesn't prove squat.
12:32Maybe she was her little, what do they call it?
12:36Best designer?
12:38And the logo?
12:41The EW woven in Victoria's signature mark.
12:46It's been on every major piece she's designed for years.
12:49Well, Mia, explain it.
12:50Make her shut up.
12:51It's funny.
12:52It's funny.
12:56All those pieces from the Milan collection that everyone's losing at her heart.
13:01They all have EW and GW so near, too.
13:05Victoria's daughter is Emily Winter.
13:08Her newborn is Grace Winter.
13:10It's just quite a coincidence that those initials should appear in all your designs.
13:16Mia, is there a special EW and GW in your life, too?
13:21Well, Mia, tell them.
13:23Tell them you designed this.
13:25Tell them you saved Milan.
13:26The logo, it's adapted based on traditional motifs.
13:34You lying little bitch!
13:37That promotion was for saving the company!
13:39Look at the logo again.
13:45It's not EW or GW.
13:49It's actually two M's.
13:52M-M for McMichael, my last name.
13:58See?
13:59One M flipped.
14:01One upright.
14:02It's not for Grace or Emily.
14:05It's mine.
14:07That is absolutely ridiculous.
14:09Oh my god, she's right.
14:12It does look more like two M's.
14:16You manipulative bitch.
14:17You really thought you could steal the credit from my star designer.
14:21You learned wow, Mia.
14:25Maybe too well.
14:26You'll regret this.
14:30Mom, it's me.
14:31We don't have to sink to their level.
14:34Okay.
14:35Then let me drive you home, okay?
14:37My Ferrari's outside.
14:38I got this.
14:40You shouldn't be caring anymore.
14:46Congratulations on your promotion, Mia.
14:50Just take care of my daughter and Pauline, Mia.
14:53That's right.
14:56Get the hell out of my company.
14:59Go leech your 401k somewhere else.
15:07Pauline, Victoria.
15:11VIP invitation.
15:12Paris Fashion Week.
15:14Front row.
15:14I didn't even find it.
15:16I didn't even find it.
15:17Enlightening.
15:25Every pregnant woman fired.
15:28All of us.
15:30Just like that.
15:31No severance.
15:33No warning.
15:34Nothing.
15:34But a box and a security escort.
15:42Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities.
15:46Their termination paperwork practically paid for your sign and bonus might write in star.
15:51Now, about Paris Fashion Week.
15:54Their designs are eagerly awaited.
15:55You should have kept your legs closed.
16:09Oh my god, mom.
16:11This is insane.
16:13I can't believe we're actually here.
16:14Victoria Winter.
16:16It's a nuclear Vic.
16:17Your mom's basically a legend.
16:19You know that, right?
16:21We've been taking bets on where you'll land after Maison Léveau.
16:25Their loss is definitely someone else's jackpot.
16:30Wait.
16:31Maison Léveau?
16:34Well, well.
16:35The Queen without her crown graces us for her presence.
16:38Brave of you to show up here.
16:40What's next?
16:41Applying for retail jobs at the mall?
16:44Let's go.
16:45Leaving so soon.
16:46You haven't introduced me to your princess.
16:50Does mommy dearest build you in on her little career update about getting canned for not cutting it anymore?
16:57Mom, is that true?
17:02Don't worry.
17:03She'll explain once she figures out how to keep paying your tuition bills.
17:07Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria Winter.
17:10Still pretending she matters.
17:11My mom is one of the most talented designers in this entire room.
17:19If Maison Léveau was putting people like you in charge of the business, then maybe she deserves to crash and burn.
17:26Well, look at that.
17:27It seems entitlement runs in the family.
17:30Say whatever you want about me, but leave my daughter out of it.
17:33That's got a sting, huh?
17:36Exposed as unemployed in front of your kid who worships you like some kind of hero.
17:41Hey, good news.
17:42There's a factory down the street that's always looking for hardworking children.
17:46If paying the bills is getting tough, maybe send her over there.
17:49That's enough.
17:55That's enough.
17:56You've always been a fraud, Victoria.
17:59You never belonged in this world.
18:02Look at her.
18:03A jobless single mom still pretending she can afford couture.
18:07That dress...
18:08It's a cheap knockoff.
18:10Wearing fakes to Paris Fashion Week, it's not just pathetic.
18:17It's insulting to everyone here who actually deserves to be here.
18:23What the hell do you think you're doing?
18:26Remove that dress.
18:28We don't tolerate counterfeits in this industry.
18:33Hey, stop it. Let go of my mom.
18:36Let's see what garbage is really hiding under that dress.
18:39Take your hands off her now.
18:44Vincent.
18:50You're dismissed.
18:59You all right?
19:04You all right?
19:05I'm fine.
19:06Jesus Christ, that's Vincent Chevalier.
19:09The reclusive billionaire who never shows up anywhere?
19:12What the hell is he doing with Victoria?
19:16That knockoff that you're so eager to trash her for?
19:21It's Chauvin.
19:23Montcouture.
19:24Winter Collection.
19:26Not even released yet.
19:29Price tag?
19:30$300,000.
19:31Wow.
19:32Wow.
19:33You gave her that.
19:35That's right.
19:36You did.
19:39I would give her the entire damn collection if she wanted it.
19:43Oh my god, everyone mystery solved.
19:46Victoria's bagged herself a sugar daddy.
19:49Mr. Billionaire's not a white knife.
19:51He's your walking trust fund.
19:53I don't know.
19:54I don't know.
19:55I don't know.
19:55I don't know.
19:56Victoria's sleeping her weight at the top.
19:58It's just so predictably desperate.
20:04You really don't understand real talent, do you?
20:09For those of you who don't know me,
20:12I'm Vincent Chevalier.
20:13Okay.
20:14CEO of Juventus.
20:17Yes.
20:19I have been in love with Victoria Winter since high school.
20:23I have followed your career from a distance for years.
20:27Your brilliance.
20:28Your principles.
20:30Your passion.
20:33Victoria, there is no one else like you in this entire industry.
20:36Mom, did you know about this?
20:39I'm not going to pursue anything until she's ready.
20:43But in the meantime, what I will do
20:45is ensure that her incredible talent has the platform that it deserves.
20:50She won't let you down, boss.
20:55You're making a complete ass of yourself, Chevalier.
20:58She's nothing but a has-been.
21:01The show is about to start.
21:03Your seats are waiting.
21:09Holy shit.
21:10The industry golden boy and the creative powerhouse together?
21:14Talk about a power couple.
21:16They could run the entire industry.
21:19This isn't over, bitch.
21:22Wait till you see what I've prepared for you.
21:24So you seriously been in love with my mom since high school?
21:40Some talents you recognize immediately.
21:45Some people too.
21:46Ladies and gentlemen, before we kick off tonight's show, I have an important announcement.
21:56This woman is nothing but a fraud and a thief.
21:59She's been stealing designs from my creative director for years.
22:05It's true.
22:06She took my work and passed it off as her own.
22:08I've slaved away on those designs day and night.
22:13And Victoria had the nerve to pass them off as her own.
22:22That's just the tip of the iceberg, isn't it, Victoria?
22:25Your entire career is based on lies and manipulation.
22:29That's enough, Holly.
22:30Everyone thinks you're this creative genius, but I know what you really are.
22:36Your personal life is just as fake as the so-called talent.
22:41Did you know she slept with half the executives in the industry?
22:45That's her real design strategy.
22:47Stop it, Holly.
22:48You're embarrassing yourself.
22:50And those kids she's so proud of?
22:52Who knows who their real fathers are?
22:53It's a disaster in there.
23:04There's something wrong with the collection.
23:05It's the fabric.
23:06Not now.
23:12The primary fabrics are disintegrating under the lights.
23:16The dresses are literally falling apart.
23:19We've only got 50 minutes left until showtime.
23:22Is this some kind of sick joke, Maison Laveau?
23:24Are you canceling the show because of your incompetence?
23:27This is completely unprofessional.
23:30I have 10 million invested in this collection.
23:34This is breach of contract.
23:37It's actually fixable.
23:41Well, you can't seriously be thinking about helping with backstabbing vultures.
23:47Breaking news from Paris Fashion Week.
23:49Maison Laveau appears to be imploding underneath new leadership.
23:53Sources say the entire collection may be canceled minutes before showtime.
23:57The question on everyone's mind, is this the end for the once prestigious fashion groups?
24:06This show doesn't happen.
24:08You're personally liable for the breach penalties.
24:11We're talking billions, Holly.
24:13Billions.
24:14What's this?
24:39Now.
24:39How?
24:42The fabric supplier must have sent us defective materials.
24:45I can't magically make new dresses in an hour.
24:49You have exactly 30 minutes to make this work.
24:52If you don't, those breach penalties are coming out of your pocket.
24:56That's billions of dollars.
24:59Then you better figure something out.
25:01Because if you don't, not only are you fired, I'll make sure you never work in fashion again.
25:06Miss Winter, how do you respond of accusations over design theft?
25:22Is there any truth to Holly Jenkins' claims about your personal life?
25:26Please respect Miss Winter's privacy.
25:29And for the record, you'll all soon see who the real thief is.
25:34We're gathering evidence as we speak.
25:47Excuse me.
25:49Excuse me.
25:51It's okay, Pop.
25:52I'll be right.
25:53I'll be right.
25:53I'll be right.
25:53I'll be right.
25:54I'll be right.
25:55I'll be right.
25:59What do you want, Mia?
26:04Vic, I really need your help.
26:07Funny way to ask for a favor after that stunt you just pulled.
26:12Look, I know you're furious.
26:15I would be too.
26:16But think about Miranda and Pauline for a second.
26:19What about them?
26:20Their jobs are on the line with this show.
26:23If we tank, they're done.
26:25Holly will fire them without a second thought.
26:28Please.
26:29If you care about them keeping their jobs, just help us out here.
26:34Miranda and Pauline are responsible for this show.
26:36Yes, absolutely.
26:38And they're counting on this being a hit.
26:41Please, Vic.
26:42Not for me.
26:43For them.
26:44I'm sorry.
26:45I would have expected them to be here in Paris, you know, for such a make-or-break show.
26:49What exactly happened to them, Mia?
26:55They...
26:56They couldn't make it.
26:58Holly cut the travel budget.
27:01Is that right?
27:03Victoria, I know I don't deserve your help.
27:08They do.
27:08Fine.
27:10I'll help.
27:13But I'm doing this for Miranda and Pauline.
27:16Not for you.
27:17Oh, my God.
27:29It's Victoria Winter.
27:31The nuclear VEC.
27:32I need scissors, thread, and fresh lining fabric.
27:35Now.
27:35I need royal fuchsia for this stitching.
27:44Regular fuchsia won't work for this fabric.
27:47Does anyone have royal fuchsia thread?
27:49Would this work?
27:59Vincent.
28:00How did you...
28:02I figured you might need some supplies, so...
28:06I had my assistant bring over Joven's emergency kit.
28:11This is perfect, but...
28:13Joven and Maison Laveau are competitors.
28:15Why would you help them?
28:19I'm not helping them.
28:21I'm helping you.
28:24I can't ask you to do this without giving me something in return.
28:27I have a design I've been saving.
28:30Something special I've never shown anyone.
28:33It's yours now.
28:35I don't want your design, Victoria.
28:38Then what do you want?
28:41You.
28:44What?
28:44You're a talent.
28:50You're a vision.
28:52Come and work.
28:53As you're in.
28:55I'm in.
28:56I'll work for you.
28:58Just like that?
28:59Just like that.
29:00Now, let me finish my final job for Maison Laveau.
29:04I hate it when I'm gone.
29:12I wish I was cool.
29:14Like the new girl at school.
29:17I regret it.
29:18So I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get out.
29:21I want me back.
29:24Don't ever change.
29:27I'm gonna be proud of my name.
29:30She's doing it in minutes.
29:34What would have taken us hours?
29:36Whoa.
29:37No wonder they call her the nuclear vic.
29:39It's so fucked up watching her fix my disaster like it's nothing.
29:43The woman I replaced making me look like an amateur.
29:51Five minutes till showtime.
29:53You made it.
29:54You made it.
29:55Well, do we pull the plug or not?
30:09We're good.
30:10Everything's back on track.
30:12See?
30:14I knew firing Victoria was the right call.
30:16You've got twice her talent.
30:19Yeah, right.
30:21This is exactly why I promoted you.
30:23You need to fix this, just not make them.
30:32To Victoria.
30:35The real hero of the night.
30:47Mom, you're insane.
30:49I can't believe you actually fixed that disaster in under an hour.
30:52I couldn't have done it without you.
30:56You know, if you start dating before you work together, it doesn't count as an office romance.
31:01Well, well, still hanging around.
31:09I thought you'd be too embarrassed to show your face at the after party.
31:12Fraud.
31:13Pauline, why don't you ask the models what happened backstage tonight?
31:18What are you talking about?
31:20Just ask the models.
31:21Any of them.
31:24Oh, and Mia.
31:26Don't forget about our agreement.
31:28About Miranda and Pauline.
31:30I think I won't.
31:31Two new beginnings at Chauvin.
31:44Speaking of new beginnings.
31:47Emily's private school application is to do next month, right?
31:50Victoria, I want to help with their education.
31:55What?
31:56Vincent, that's too much.
31:58We barely know each other.
32:00Victoria, I've known you since we were 17.
32:04I remember watching you win that regional competition in that silver dress, the one you made from scratch.
32:15I saw the way your eyes lit up when you talked about changing the fashion world.
32:22You remember that?
32:23I remember everything.
32:24I have followed your career all these years, just hoping that our paths would cross again.
32:34Why didn't you ever reach out?
32:36We were married.
32:39And then you were.
32:41And then you were building your career.
32:44Timing was never right.
32:48Until now.
32:54I've been waiting 20 years to get with me.
33:15I should probably get this.
33:24Mia?
33:30God, I was so right about firing Victoria.
33:34That Milan disaster you turned around?
33:35Absolute magic.
33:37And now I have an opportunity that could put you on the map for good.
33:41Sean Gosling needs a tuxedo for the Oscars red carpet.
33:47Sean Gosling?
33:49The Sean Gosling?
33:50The very one.
33:51Three-time Oscar winner, People's Sexiest Man Alive.
33:55And if we play our cards right, the next face of Maison Lebeau is a menswear.
34:00They're taking pitches now.
34:02If he picks yours, this changes everything.
34:05For you.
34:05For the brand.
34:07Where it is, Joven's in the running too.
34:10Land this.
34:11Vincent and his poor Victoria are done.
34:17Seal the deal?
34:18I'll bump your pay by 20%.
34:20I've got this, Holly.
34:23You won't regret it.
34:31God, what am I going to do?
34:32I can't design menswear.
34:35I barely pulled off the woman's with Victoria's help.
34:38Miranda and Felina are gone too.
34:40I'm completely on my own.
34:42And if Holly bought that I saved Milan and fixed Paris when it was all Victoria, maybe I can squeeze one more miracle over it.
34:53Thanks for meeting me.
35:16I know things are complicated between us.
35:18You mentioned Miranda and Pauline.
35:20Cut to the chase.
35:25We're pitching for Sean's Oscar tucks.
35:27Miranda and Pauline are also in the...
35:29Miranda's excellent with menswear.
35:30She can handle this without me.
35:31Please, wait.
35:32There's more to it.
35:33After Paris, Holly needed someone to blame for the fabric disaster.
35:38Miranda and Pauline are on the chopping block.
35:41I've been fighting for them.
35:43Am I serious?
35:44Pauline's due any day now.
35:46Trust me.
35:47I know.
35:47This project is our only shot.
35:49If we land it, I can convince Holly to keep them both.
35:53Have you worked with Sean before?
35:54No, but I've heard you have.
35:58Ages ago, I did a jacket for him for the Met Gala.
36:02Actually, I was sketching a new tuxedo concept for him right before I left Maison L'Avon.
36:07Really? What concept?
36:12Well...
36:24Perfect.
36:27She's handing everything over without even realizing.
36:31I'll use her design to save my ass and land this project.
36:35Do you still have any of the sketches somewhere?
36:39I do.
36:40Actually, I...
36:41I took them with me when I left Maison L'Avon.
36:45Wait.
36:47Miranda went on maternity leave last week.
36:50How exactly is she part of this project?
36:52Well, since she's the best menswear designer we have, Holly's letting her work from home.
36:58Is the company covering your health insurance?
37:01Of course, Vic.
37:04Pauline and Miranda's jobs are on the line here.
37:09I need to leave the body.
37:11Take all the time you need.
37:13Mia.
37:15Don't make me regret trusting you.
37:18Again.
37:22Pumpkin, I need a quick favor.
37:38Remember that tuxedo sketch I was working on before everything went sideways?
37:42The Sean Gosselin one with the black sats and lapels?
37:45That's the one.
37:47Can you check my home office?
37:48It should be in the portfolio marked Men's Formal 2025.
37:52Got it.
37:54Grace is napping.
37:55The perfect timing.
37:56Thanks, sweetie.
37:57I just need to double check something about that.
38:03Shoulder.
38:04Instruction.
38:04Mom, are you okay?
38:12Miranda?
38:14Vic?
38:18Mom, mom, what's going on?
38:22Emily, I'll call you right back.
38:25Miranda, what happened?
38:27Why the hell are you scrubbing toilets?
38:28Littles don't pay themselves.
38:32You met my husband, old child with no paycheck, and now there's a newborn at home.
38:38Mia said you were on maternity leave working remotely on the gossling project.
38:42What?
38:43Is that the story she's spinning now?
38:47After you left, she fired every pregnant woman in the company.
38:52No severance, no cover, nothing.
38:55Just gone.
38:56That's completely illegal.
38:59Company lawyers said that we all suddenly violated some buried performance clause.
39:04All at once.
39:06What are the odds, right?
39:08And Polly, parking night shifts at 24 hours diner.
39:13Her sister medical bills keep piling up.
39:21And Mia knew about all this.
39:23Mia.
39:24Front row seat when Holly made an announcement.
39:28Didn't even blink.
39:30Too busy admiring her shiny new creative director title.
39:34She's been using you and Polly to manipulate me.
39:38Telling me her job depended on me helping her.
39:41What?
39:43That bitch!
39:43This ends now.
39:53Damn it!
39:59Miss Michael.
40:00He's just arrived from Milan.
40:02We need approval by name for that.
40:04Can't you see I'm working on something important?
40:06What are you all looking at?
40:17Get back to work!
40:19Victoria would never treat us like this.
40:22I heard that.
40:24You think Victoria is so perfect?
40:27Then where is she now?
40:29Gone.
40:29Now I'm in charge.
40:30And if anyone has a problem with that, there's the door.
40:34Well, at least you could actually design it.
40:41What the hell is going on here?
40:44Just a creative disagreement.
40:46Everything's under control.
40:48The Gosling page.
40:48Tell me you have something presentable.
40:50Of course, I'm just finalizing some details.
40:56Show me.
40:58It's not quite ready.
40:59Now.
41:05This is garbage.
41:08Absolute garbage.
41:10I just need a little more time.
41:11We don't have your time.
41:12This is Sean Gosling we're talking about.
41:15If Shou Fenn gets this deal instead of us.
41:20What's that?
41:27It's just some inspiration I recorded for the design.
41:32I don't care if you have to sell your soul to the devil.
41:35Get me when you design me tomorrow morning.
41:37Or pack up your desk by lunch.
41:39I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
42:05Right on cue.
42:16Meet that sketch ASAP.
42:18Miranda and Pauline's futures depend on it.
42:22The absolute nerve of this woman.
42:24She'll get her a sketch.
42:28And that's when we spring the trap.
42:42You're early.
42:44Vic.
42:45I really need that sketch.
42:47I said I'd help.
42:56Not hand over my design.
42:58Holly's all over me about this.
43:01If I don't have something tonight.
43:02Miranda and Pauline are toast.
43:06Still lying Mia.
43:07You never learn.
43:09Guess it's payback time.
43:10So, do you want my help or not?
43:14I can walk you through it.
43:15Your design could be just as good.
43:17She's such a snake.
43:21Vic, my stomach is killing me.
43:23Can you run to the pharmacy and get something please?
43:26Fine.
43:28But don't touch anything.
43:29I don't touch anything.
43:29Sorry, Nick.
43:56Survival of the fittest.
43:59You just let her take your work?
44:12She walked out with exactly what I wanted her to have.
44:17You know, boss.
44:19We could pitch ourselves.
44:21Go after the same clients.
44:23Show them what real design looks like.
44:26We're not out yet.
44:29Oh, there's a revolution, bro.
44:46Figure you can use all the backup you can get.
44:51You're welcome, Mom.
44:53I want you and your team as your van.
45:01Full creative control.
45:04I'm Miranda.
45:05Your husband's debt.
45:07Handled.
45:08And every casino in the country has been told he's not welcome.
45:12Mr. Chevalier, I...
45:15I'm Pauline.
45:16Your sister is in good hands.
45:18The best heart surgeon in the country is already prepping for her next surgery.
45:24Mr. Chevalier, thank you.
45:28Don't thank me.
45:29Thank Victoria.
45:31I'm just looking out for the people she believes in.
45:35Vincent, I...
45:36I don't even know what to say.
45:39It's about time you all get what you deserve.
45:43I don't know what to say.
46:09I don't know what to say.
46:40We're here.
46:49And you're still here.
46:51Final tweaks.
46:52The pitch goes out tomorrow.
46:57You've got Grace to sleep.
47:02Yeah.
47:04And Emily's almost finished with her algebra.
47:07Maybe new beginnings aren't so scary after all.
47:17Remember, smile.
47:19We're about to make history.
47:23Maison Laveau sets the bar.
47:26We don't follow trends.
47:28We create them.
47:29Satin black lapels.
47:37Nod to Mr. Sean Gosling's Met Gala moment.
47:40A blend of tradition and boldness.
47:43I think we can all agree Maison Laveau is back on top.
47:47What is that bitch doing here?
47:59Thank you, Mr. Jenkins, for clearing out your best talent.
48:03My company is thriving because of your generosity.
48:09I didn't expect to see you here.
48:11We thought you'd be all tied up with PTA meetings and diaper changes.
48:17I multitask.
48:19Unlike some, I don't need to fire half my staff to feel competent.
48:23You know, Holly, your fresh blood strategies work in wonders.
48:28The office is so empty, it echoes.
48:30And the only thing growing at Maison Laveau is the legal risk.
48:36Pregnant women talk, you know.
48:37Three exit please and a rival CEO.
48:40What's next?
48:41The bake sale?
48:43Laugh all you want, Holly.
48:45You're about to see what real teamwork looks like.
48:48And what real loyalty looks like.
49:00Sean, glad you could make it.
49:05We have something very special to show you.
49:10Vic.
49:14I thought you just had a beautiful baby girl you'd never know.
49:18Congratulations.
49:19Thank you, Sean.
49:20It's good to see you.
49:22Let's begin the pitches.
49:26You ready to lose?
49:27You're out of your league.
49:28You should know by now, I don't play by your rules.
49:39First up, Mia McMichael, Maison Laveau.
50:00Next, Victoria, Miranda and Pauline.
50:11Beautiful work.
50:13Both themes.
50:14We'll need a few minutes to discuss.
50:24After careful consideration,
50:27we're awarding the project to
50:29Maison Laveau.
50:33Oh, shit!
50:34Oh, my God.
50:36Of course.
50:37This is what you planned all along,
50:40wasn't it?
50:40Yeah.
50:40Yeah.
50:40Yeah.
50:40Yeah.
50:44What the hell did you people put me in?
50:52Are you trying to kill me?
50:54Mr. Gosling has a serious allergy to synthetic silk.
50:57Who designed this tuxedo?
50:59Did you even read the brief?
51:01I mean, you must have read the brief.
51:06It's not complicated.
51:07It says no synthetic blends.
51:10I mean, it must be some kind of mistake.
51:13Perhaps Mia overlooked something.
51:15A mistake?
51:17I could have ended up in the emergency room.
51:20Victoria, please,
51:22tell these amateurs
51:23why you pulled your last design.
51:25I pulled my design
51:33because the only fabric left
51:35was synthetic.
51:36I'd never risk
51:37Mr. Gosling's health
51:38for a deadline.
51:39And that's why Victoria's the best.
51:42She actually pays attention.
51:43After reviewing all of the entries,
51:46the committee has reached a decision.
51:48The commission goes to
51:49Victoria, Miranda,
51:50and Paul Neen
51:51to advance.
51:52Mr. Gosling,
51:55it was just a slip-up.
51:57Mia's design
51:57was the front runner
51:58all along.
51:59That's why they picked her first.
52:05Maybe everyone should see this.
52:12Wait, Mia,
52:13did you actually steal
52:15Victoria's design?
52:19Not so near low.
52:21Even for you.
52:26Maison Laveau
52:27will be hearing
52:28from my liars.
52:30And so you know,
52:32I will be supporting
52:33Victoria's case
52:34for design theft.
52:37Maison Laveau's reputation
52:39is toast.
52:40We're suspending
52:41all collaborations.
52:42Don't even think
52:53about trying to land
52:54anywhere else.
52:56You're blacklisted.
53:02Victoria, please.
53:03Victoria, please.
53:14I'll do anything.
53:15Please just help me
53:16save the company,
53:17the brand you built
53:18for 15 years.
53:20You made your choices,
53:22Holly.
53:23Now you live with them.
53:26Finally,
53:27you went too far.
53:27Sean Gosling's look tonight
53:35is a game changer
53:36crafted by the trailblazing team
53:38at Joven.
53:39Social media is already calling it
53:41the Winter Revolution.
53:42To the best comeback
53:52in fashion history
53:53and to the women
53:54who made it happen.
53:56And to the maternity leave
53:57that actually means something.
54:02Mom,
54:04you might want to see this.
54:05Happy birthday, Victoria.
54:19Happy birthday to you!
54:25Guys, look!
54:29Maison Laveau on the brink?
54:31Scandal pushes fashion giant
54:33towards bankruptcy.
54:34Ouch!
54:36I guess karma
54:37has a sense of humor.
54:39It's strange, isn't it?
54:44I gave them everything.
54:46Late nights,
54:48weekends,
54:49all the best years
54:50and they tossed us aside
54:51like we were nothing.
54:54Now it's all crashing down.
54:56I thought I'd feel vindicated.
54:58Honestly,
54:59it's a weird mix.
55:01Relief, sure,
55:03but also a little bit of greed.
55:06Look,
55:06who said that our best years
55:08are behind us?
55:09Look at this!
55:12Joven pushes for paid leave
55:14and parental support
55:15across all industries.
55:18Victoria,
55:18this is you!
55:20You did this!
55:22Here's to a future
55:23where women don't have to choose
55:26between their families
55:26and their careers.
55:28Not just for us,
55:29but for every woman
55:30who comes after.
55:33Careful, Vincent.
55:34You almost forgot
55:35the best part.
55:48Victoria Winter.
55:49Will you marry me?
55:58Yes!
55:59A thousand times yes!
56:01Woo!
56:01Woo!
56:02Woo!
56:14Woo!
56:14Woo!
56:15Woo!
56:15Woo!
56:15Woo!
56:15Woo!
56:15Woo!
56:16Woo!
56:16Woo!
56:16Woo!
56:18Woo!
56:18Woo!
56:19Give me love when it's in love
56:22Best birthday ever!
56:35You came. I thought you'd want to see me like this.
56:43I came because I wanted to hear it from you.
56:46When word got out you left. Clients failed. The board freaked. Numbers tanked. I couldn't stop it.
56:56You steered Maison Laveau into this storm, Holly.
57:03I know. I know. My father, the stress gave him a heart attack. He won't even speak to me anymore.
57:13I destroyed everything. My thoughts slashing costs would save us, but instead I gutted the company.
57:22I didn't mean for it to end like this.
57:25Maison Laveau isn't dead. I bought it. Last week. The brand, the archives, even the debt. It's part of Jeven now.
57:37You're glad. Why would you do that?
57:41To make sure that no more women have to suffer because of policies like yours.
57:46You win, Victoria. I hope you do better than I did.
57:53I'll do it differently. Goodbye, Holly.
57:59Miss Winter. I just... I wanted to thank you. Because of your campaign, my company gave me maternity leave. I can keep working and...
58:27I have my baby. You changed everything. Congratulations. Wishing you and your little one every happiness.
58:39Ready? Always.
58:51Always.
58:53Always.
58:55I was.
58:56I was.
58:57Always.
58:58I'm sorry.
58:59I'm sorry.
59:00I'm sorry.
59:01This isXen shape and it's too much.
59:02She's the only one.
59:03And now?
59:05Jovan's new collection. Designed by Victoria Wintour and Motul.
59:09Go ahead!
59:11Go ahead!
59:12And...
59:14Go ahead.
59:15Go ahead.
59:16Go ahead.
59:17Go ahead.
59:18Go ahead.
59:19Go ahead.
59:20Go ahead.
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