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00:00:00Brian.

00:00:07Sir, our stock is being shorted aggressively. We're about to hit the limit down.

00:00:13What the hell is going on here?

00:00:16Half of you came from major investment banks.

00:00:19Our stock is about to crash, and you're telling me there's nothing we can do?

00:00:23Sir, this is a coordinated attack from multiple investment funds.

00:00:27They're shorting us simultaneously. There is nothing we can do.

00:00:31Sir, what are our next steps?

00:00:38Well, looks like Shepherdview might be bankrupt by lunchtime.

00:00:47Hey, this is a privacy case.

00:00:49Excuse me, ma'am. Could you hold on a cleaning for just a couple of minutes?

00:00:53Mr. Shepherd, building a public company?

00:00:56In just five years? That's impressive.

00:01:00But losing your cool over a little market turbulence?

00:01:05That seems out of character for you.

00:01:08Do I know you?

00:01:11What are you doing?

00:01:13What are you doing?

00:01:15You can't do this. You're just a cleaner.

00:01:17You can't be messing with our company funds.

00:01:19This is incredible!

00:01:21What's going on?

00:01:23This running is him.

00:01:25It's failing!

00:01:26The price is holding!

00:01:29Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.

00:01:36We met before.

00:01:37They're still cleaning to do Mr. Shepherd.

00:01:39Hold on.

00:01:40You're perfect.

00:01:41Tell me.

00:01:42How could I ever repay you for this?

00:01:44If the opportunity ever arises, you could give your next contract for construction to Harrison Group.

00:01:54Jason, get me her file now.

00:02:03Mr. Yates!

00:02:08What?

00:02:09Only two bodyguards this time?

00:02:10You're not going soft on me, are you?

00:02:11No, ma'am.

00:02:12I just thought you might like discreet today.

00:02:13Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Laws Group.

00:02:14Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.

00:02:15Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret and why you've married this Ben Harrison fellow.

00:02:16Look, today is Ben's birthday.

00:02:17Anything we need to discuss, we can do it some other time.

00:02:18Ma'am, it really is time for you to wait for me.

00:02:19You're not going soft on me, are you?

00:02:20You're not going soft on me, are you?

00:02:21No, ma'am.

00:02:22I just thought you might like discreet today.

00:02:23Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Laws Group.

00:02:28Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.

00:02:31Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret and why you've married this Ben Harrison fellow.

00:02:37Look, today is Ben's birthday.

00:02:40Anything we need to discuss, we can do it some other time.

00:02:43Ma'am, it really is time for you to accept your inheritance.

00:02:47Because what I want is a simple life with Ben.

00:02:52Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Toby walk you up to the house for my sake.

00:03:08Divorce papers, sign it.

00:03:13Why?

00:03:16You are not worthy of my son anymore.

00:03:19The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now.

00:03:22Especially since it's landed a $100 million contract.

00:03:25The Shepherd Group.

00:03:27And you, you're just a cleaner.

00:03:30The truth is, Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time.

00:03:34I need a wife who reflects my status.

00:03:36I secured that $100 million contract.

00:03:39On you?

00:03:40A cleaning woman?

00:03:41Handing out million dollar deals?

00:03:42Don't make me laugh.

00:03:43I did!

00:03:44It was my present to Ben for his birthday.

00:03:45I was the one who got Brian Harrison to give Ben that deal.

00:03:47What are you doing here?

00:03:48Clearly, Ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the Harrison family.

00:04:03Amber's family is practically local royalty.

00:04:05Local royalty.

00:04:06Local royalty.

00:04:08A small town rich person is royalty.

00:04:11And what qualifications do you have to judge, Ms. Cleaner?

00:04:14Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor.

00:04:18Doesn't it, Ben?

00:04:20What's going on?

00:04:23Is this why you want a divorce?

00:04:26Because of her?

00:04:27Oh, please.

00:04:28I've spent years building Harrison Group.

00:04:31You're still a cleaner.

00:04:32We just grew apart, that's all.

00:04:34Grown apart?

00:04:37No.

00:04:38No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.

00:04:43I won't sign anything.

00:04:46Ha!

00:04:47Money is a motivator, isn't it?

00:04:50Ben.

00:04:51Alright.

00:04:52Here.

00:04:53A hundred thousand dollars.

00:04:55Open up a small shop or something nice, ain't it?

00:04:58A hundred thousand dollars?

00:05:00I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.

00:05:05Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?

00:05:08Don't be ridiculous.

00:05:10You've never done anything for Ben's success.

00:05:13This is our act of charity, George.

00:05:15Here.

00:05:16A million dollars.

00:05:17Take this.

00:05:18You just want more money, don't you?

00:05:20Just leave and never see Ben again.

00:05:24I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this.

00:05:30Since none of you respect me.

00:05:34A cleaning lady threatening us.

00:05:37I'm so scared.

00:05:39Just leave.

00:05:40You're ready to make this house stink.

00:05:41Make up, she's gone.

00:05:42Go to written store.

00:05:43Sir?

00:05:44Maura Lewis' information.

00:05:45Uh...

00:05:46She's Ben Harrison's wife.

00:05:47No wonder why she wanted to partner with them.

00:05:48Actually sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.

00:05:50Divorced her?

00:05:51Wait a minute.

00:05:52Don't you remember?

00:05:53Don't you remember?

00:05:54She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.

00:05:55Yeah.

00:05:56She saved our hiding then.

00:05:57Remember?

00:05:58Remember?

00:05:59Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a $100 million contract.

00:06:21She's saved our hiding there, remember?

00:06:24Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?

00:06:29I don't know.

00:06:32Let's get to the bottom of this.

00:06:36Hey! What are you doing? Let go of me!

00:06:38You attacked Amber!

00:06:40Apologize this instant!

00:06:44Stealing from the Harrisons.

00:06:46We gave you a generous divorce settlement, you refused it, and now you're stealing!

00:06:51She couldn't afford it.

00:06:52You're a thief!

00:07:00That's mine! Give it back!

00:07:02That's enough!

00:07:05Laura?

00:07:06I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.

00:07:09It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard, but I'm just going through a divorce, you see? It's...

00:07:17Who are you, Boris New Squeeze?

00:07:19Excuse me. Do you know who I am?

00:07:22Is this true? You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son? Shame on you!

00:07:27Mr. Shepard, I...

00:07:28For 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.

00:07:38You 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.

00:07:46That's ridiculous. He doesn't look like that. My ring.

00:07:50Jason, give it back to Ms. Lewis.

00:07:52Oh, hey, what are you doing?

00:07:54I'm sorry.

00:07:56Laura, let's get you out of here. Now.

00:07:59Hold on a minute, Laura. Who the heck is this man or have you been sneaking around?

00:08:04It's all right, ma'am. This is none of your business.

00:08:07I'll grab dead bodies. You're not going anywhere until I tell you tell us what's going on.

00:08:12We are the Harrisons. You can't just waltz in here and take her.

00:08:15Harrison, compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody. Now go back.

00:08:19What? Are you saying that is Brian Shepard? That's a lie.

00:08:23Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura. You come back here and explain yourself.

00:08:27Don'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.

00:08:41I don't feel good about going through the signing event.

00:08:44After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?

00:08:48No, um, no. The event will proceed.

00:08:53Besides, I'll be there.

00:08:57There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura.

00:09:01Who are you, truly?

00:09:03You'll find out, Mr. Shepard.

00:09:07Um, can you pull up over here, please?

00:09:09Mr. Yates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners and we're going to have a meeting, an investment meeting, one week from today.

00:09:24Make sure everyone is there.

00:09:28Because after that meeting, I'm going to 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 going to 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.

00:10:02Laura, what are you doing here?

00:10:04Security! Get that woman out of here!

00:10:07We don't need cleaners at this event!

00:10:09Why wouldn't I be here?

00:10:11This is a business event, after all.

00:10:14Business? 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 couldn't looking for another rich man to play mistress for. You should have taken my $100,000 offer.

00:10:27Well, Ben, do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?

00:10:32Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?

00:10:36You don't belong here. Just get out!

00:10:44That's what you get.

00:10:46This 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?

00:11:01Yeah, put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.

00:11:03Security! She's lost a mind! This is a disaster!

00:11:08Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you, but since you clearly don't deserve it,

00:11:15You deserve it.

00:11:17Yes.

00:11:21Yes.

00:11:35Laura?

00:11:37I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.

00:11:40It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard, but I'm just going through a divorce. You see, it's...

00:11:47Who are you, Laura's new squeeze?

00:11:50Excuse me. Do you know who I am?

00:11:52Is this true? You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son? Shame on you!

00:11:57Mr. Shepard, I...

00:11:58For your information, my name is Brian Shepard. I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.

00:12:04Oh, please. A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.

00:12:08You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber? That's really interesting considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.

00:12:16That's ridiculous. He doesn't look like that. My ring.

00:12:21Jason, give it back to Ms. Lewis.

00:12:23Oh, hey, what are you doing?

00:12:25Laura, let's get you out of here. Now.

00:12:30Hold on a minute, Laura. Who the heck is this man? Have you been sneaking around?

00:12:35It's alright, ma'am. This is none of your business.

00:12:38I'll grab dead bodies. You're not going anywhere until you tell us what's going on.

00:12:42We are the Harrisons. You can't just waltz in here and take her.

00:12:46Harrison, compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody. Now go back.

00:12:50What? Are you saying that is Brian Shepard? That's a lie!

00:12:54Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura! You come back here and explain yourself!

00:12:58Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura!

00:13:02Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the 100 million deal?

00:13:07Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.

00:13:12I don't feel good about going through the signing event. After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?

00:13:19No! Um, no. The event will proceed. Besides, I'll be there.

00:13:29There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura. Who are you, truly?

00:13:35You'll find out, Mr. Shepard. Um, can you pull up over here, please?

00:13:41Mr. Yates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners, and we're going to have a meeting. An investment meeting. One week from today.

00:13:56Make sure everyone is there. Because after that meeting, I'm going to reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.

00:14:08Oh, excellent, Ms. Lewis. I'll start making arrangements tomorrow, Laura.

00:14:12Ben Harrison. You're going to know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.

00:14:25After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.

00:14:30Only after then, my darling, we can get married.

00:14:33Laura, what are you doing here?

00:14:36Security! Get that woman out of here! We don't need cleaners at this event!

00:14:41Why wouldn't I be here? This is a business event, after all.

00:14:45Business? You wouldn't know business if I hit you on the head.

00:14:49A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey. Just get out!

00:14:53What?

00:14:54Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for. You should have taken my $100,000 offer.

00:14:59Oh, Ben. Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?

00:15:04Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?

00:15:07You don't belong here. Just get out!

00:15:16That's what you get.

00:15:18This contract is mine. To give or take away as I see fit.

00:15:29Don't be ridiculous! This is insane! Who do you think you are?

00:15:32Yeah, put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.

00:15:35Security! She's lost a mind! This is a disaster!

00:15:39Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you, but since you clearly don't deserve it...

00:15:48You really think ripping up that contract is gonna help? You're so silly, Laura.

00:16:16Oh, please, honey. You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.

00:16:20Security! Get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.

00:16:24I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.

00:16:27And after careful consideration, I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.

00:16:35You really think that the Shepard group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?

00:16:40You have no authority here.

00:16:42Of course she has the authority.

00:16:46That's the man that Laura went with the other day. What is he doing here?

00:16:54Mr. Shepard? How does he know her?

00:16:56Is that really Brian Shepard?

00:16:58Laura, are you alright?

00:17:01Mr. Shepard? I can assure you, I don't even know this woman. There must be some sort of misunderstanding.

00:17:07There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison. This contract with Shepard group is officially terminated. Effective immediately.

00:17:15Wait a minute. This contract, I thought you said you got it.

00:17:19It's her. She ruined the contract. You are his mistress, aren't you?

00:17:24An affair? She had an affair with that man behind my son's back?

00:17:30Mom, please, it's okay. This man is...

00:17:32Don't touch me! That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone, has an affair and you just stand there?

00:17:39You're a disgrace. An adulterer. You deserve to be around.

00:17:42Shut up! I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

00:17:45Mr. Shepard, I apologize for this whole mess. But I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.

00:17:52Tricked? Why don't you answer a question yourself, then?

00:17:58What was my name before we got married?

00:18:01Laura Lewis, right?

00:18:03Lewis Group? The Financial Giants?

00:18:07There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.

00:18:10That's crazy. There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name. That's absurd.

00:18:17It's... it's... it's absurd!

00:18:20A high society heiress wouldn't waste their time in Maplewood.

00:18:24Yeah, yeah, it's a lie. It's a lie. This woman was a waitress when I met her.

00:18:28In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago. She's nothing special. She only married me out of gratitude.

00:18:35I was just a waitress. How convenient for your story, Ben.

00:18:41First time I met her, she was indeed a waitress at the diner.

00:18:44Okay, listen up, everybody. When I met her, I'd only just started my business.

00:18:49Mm-hmm. Now look at me. I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.

00:18:53And look at her. Still just a cleaner.

00:18:56Mr. Shepherd, that woman is my son's ex-wife. She's doing all this out of spite.

00:19:02She's lying, Mr. Shepherd. She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?

00:19:07Let's make something clear. I was the one behind Harrison Group's success.

00:19:16I used my resources to help my ex-husband, but all he saw me as was the maid.

00:19:22Don't lie. You were never good enough for Ben when you married him. Oops.

00:19:27That roof was built with lies. Cathy, you never respected me.

00:19:32And Ben? Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.

00:19:37And the cheating. I think you're blaming the wrong person.

00:19:43You were not good enough for Ben then, and you're certainly not good enough for him now.

00:19:47If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story, then the truth, Cathy.

00:19:53Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons. From everything.

00:20:02Wait, wait, wait, wait. Laura, you think you can just walk in here and, you know, ruin everything?

00:20:06And then just walk out like nothing happened?

00:20:08I don't think so. You're a cleaner. You're a cleaner that cleans toilets.

00:20:12Nobody cares about you.

00:20:14Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect.

00:20:19I don't need a fancy title or a rich husband to feel important.

00:20:25I think there has been some sort of misunderstanding. I think all jobs are important. Right, Mom?

00:20:32Ben, what are you doing?

00:20:34But I don't think that a janitor should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.

00:20:39A janitor.

00:20:41Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?

00:20:49You did. Claimed to have been the one that secured the deal. Weren't you, Miss Smith?

00:20:55Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie. This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you.

00:21:02I... but, well...

00:21:04A lie, you say? Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrison Group.

00:21:09But I don't recognize you.

00:21:11Is this true, Miss Smith?

00:21:13Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions. This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.

00:21:22But the contract... I mean, Laura tore it up. So can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?

00:21:30Reprint it, Mr. Harrison. Perhaps you haven't been paying attention.

00:21:35Without Miss Lewis involvement, I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company.

00:21:42Today, I want to make it clear. Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.

00:21:54Miss Smith, you lied to us. You destroyed everything.

00:21:58What? No, it's a misunderstanding. I can explain.

00:22:02Lewis? Lewis family group? This can't be.

00:22:06Believe what you want, Ben. Lewis group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.

00:22:13Three of our vice presidents will be here in Maplewood.

00:22:18And I'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am.

00:22:24Everyone, listen to me. Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison Group.

00:22:30A man who can keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on a contract.

00:22:39The charade is over, Mr. Harrison. Everyone here deserves to see the truth.

00:22:44Ms. Lewis, shall we take this conversation elsewhere?

00:22:54Someone get a doctor.

00:22:56Help!

00:22:57Mom!

00:22:58Someone get a doctor!

00:22:59Mom!

00:23:00It seems your night has taken quite the turn, Mr. Shepard.

00:23:05Indeed.

00:23:06Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.

00:23:20What?

00:23:21What now?

00:23:22Mom, this is not all on me.

00:23:25Not on you.

00:23:26I was trying to help.

00:23:28She cheated on you at Shepard.

00:23:30Flaunted their affair.

00:23:32Exactly.

00:23:33And those dresses?

00:23:35Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?

00:23:38Ms. Smith, how could you do this?

00:23:41We trusted you completely.

00:23:42What?

00:23:43No, no.

00:23:44I got Ben the deal.

00:23:46I had no idea Shepard would fall for Laura.

00:23:49She's a liar.

00:23:51Oh, stop it, Amber.

00:23:52You lied to us just as much as she did.

00:23:55Lied?

00:23:56You're on my side.

00:23:58And anyways, I have a plan.

00:24:00The Shepards are no one special.

00:24:02We can expose Laura in all her lies.

00:24:05Go national.

00:24:06We can make ourselves a household name.

00:24:11Now if you'll excuse me, I have a very important phone call to make.

00:24:15I have a very important phone call.

00:24:16I have a very important phone call.

00:24:17I have a very important phone call.

00:24:18I have a very important phone call.

00:24:19I have a very important phone call.

00:24:20Thank you so much for tonight, Mr. Shepard.

00:24:22Thank you as well for standing up for me.

00:24:25It's alright, Laura.

00:24:26You deserve the credit for all your hard work.

00:24:28Can I ask you something?

00:24:29Do you have any place to stay tonight?

00:24:31Maybe a hotel?

00:24:32Don't worry about me, Mr. Shepard.

00:24:35I'll be fine.

00:24:36Excuse me.

00:24:37You can just drop me off.

00:24:39Actually, Laura.

00:24:40Actually, Laura.

00:24:41There is something else.

00:24:43Would you consider to go out for dinner sometime?

00:24:46Just casually, of course.

00:24:48Mr. Shepard, are you asking me out?

00:24:52Please, call me Brian.

00:24:54And yes, technically you're single now.

00:24:59Yes, that may be true, but going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly proper.

00:25:11Proper?

00:25:12Laura, I don't give a damn about appearances.

00:25:16Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength.

00:25:21Those are qualities I truly admire.

00:25:24So what do you say?

00:25:26Dinner?

00:25:28Just two people getting to know each other.

00:25:34I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard.

00:25:35I actually have another appointment tonight, so I can't.

00:25:39Wait, Laura.

00:25:40Just here is fine.

00:25:44Laura?

00:25:49Laura, who is it?

00:25:51Laura, wait!

00:25:53Jason, find out who owns that car.

00:25:57And do it fast.

00:25:58Ian Lewis, who is this?

00:26:08It's Amber Smith.

00:26:09Mr. Lewis?

00:26:10I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.

00:26:15I don't know who you are, Miss Smith.

00:26:18How did you get this number?

00:26:20Don't worry about that right now.

00:26:22I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis.

00:26:25Someone I know very well.

00:26:28Impersonating my niece?

00:26:30And where is this fake Laura?

00:26:34Right here in Maplewood.

00:26:35And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.

00:26:40Well, what is she doing exactly?

00:26:43And more to the point, what do you want from me?

00:26:47In the next few days, the Lewis Group will hold an investment meeting, right?

00:26:52I want to meet with the Vice Presidents.

00:26:56All will be revealed then.

00:26:58Very well.

00:26:59I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting.

00:27:02But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I-

00:27:05It won't be.

00:27:06Trust me, Mr. Lewis.

00:27:08Thank you, Mr.

00:27:15That little rascal Laura.

00:27:17I wonder what she's up to now.

00:27:21That car belongs to Mr. Yeats, the Lewis family butler.

00:27:27Oh.

00:27:29Lewis family?

00:27:31That's interesting.

00:27:33Could you be connected to them somehow?

00:27:36I'm not sure.

00:27:38Brian!

00:27:41There you are.

00:27:42I've missed you.

00:27:43Chloe.

00:27:44What are you up to?

00:27:46Chloe.

00:27:47What are you doing here?

00:27:49What do you mean?

00:27:50Can't I visit the man I love?

00:27:53We ended things for a reason.

00:27:55It was just one teensy mistake.

00:27:57I was-

00:27:58I was a little bit tipsy.

00:28:00Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?

00:28:02Teensy mistake, you say?

00:28:03You cheated on me.

00:28:05Is this your new fling?

00:28:06Ex-divorcey.

00:28:07Used to clean floors.

00:28:08Quite the catch.

00:28:09Aren't you saying?

00:28:10Look.

00:28:11My relationship with her is none of your business.

00:28:12And don't you dare talk about her like that.

00:28:13Please.

00:28:14An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman.

00:28:16It's a classic story.

00:28:17That's enough.

00:28:18That's enough.

00:28:19I'll get the hell out of my office.

00:28:20You want to be careful, Brian.

00:28:21Duke Industries still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.

00:28:24If you want Shepherd Group to stay afloat, you ought to be more careful.

00:28:30Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's secrets now.

00:28:57This is it.

00:28:58The Lewis Group Vice Presidents are on the top floor.

00:29:00Once I'm done speaking with them, I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments.

00:29:05I'll go speak with them first, and then I'll introduce you.

00:29:09Well, well, well.

00:29:11Look who it is.

00:29:12What a surprise.

00:29:14Did Brian teach you already?

00:29:16That's none of your business.

00:29:19Now move aside, please.

00:29:20Laura, just what do you think you're doing, you street rat?

00:29:24You really think you can just ruin my events again?

00:29:26Haven't you ruined my life enough?

00:29:28Don't you have any shame?

00:29:29If you'll excuse me, I have an important meeting to get to.

00:29:33Oh, the nerve.

00:29:34After everything you've done, you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?

00:29:39Seriously?

00:29:40I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.

00:29:45Oh, that's gold.

00:29:47You really think that they're gonna let you in, Laura?

00:29:49Please, you're no one compared to me.

00:29:51You don't deserve to be here.

00:29:53The only ones who don't belong here are you three.

00:29:58And you, idiot, believing every lie that she tells you.

00:30:02Wake up, Ben.

00:30:04Oh, Laura!

00:30:06Laura, come on, why do you always pull this on me?

00:30:08I mean, seriously, can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once?

00:30:12I know what this is.

00:30:14So stupid.

00:30:16Oh, shut your trap!

00:30:18Amber spoke directly with the CEO.

00:30:21He invited her to meet with the VPs before the main meeting.

00:30:24Yeah, Amber got me a partnership with the Lewis Group.

00:30:28And unlike some people, I have a real invitation.

00:30:31Well, before you all start celebrating, why don't you take a look at this.

00:30:39Oh, that's rich.

00:30:42You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me.

00:30:45I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Lewis Group.

00:30:49Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?

00:30:53You mean my uncle?

00:30:55Ian, don't be ridiculous.

00:30:57Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself.

00:31:02And besides, this looks fake.

00:31:05She's a liar.

00:31:07This is a personal invitation from Mr. Yates himself.

00:31:12It grants me access to the VIP elevator, which leads straight to the vice presidential suite.

00:31:17She's lying.

00:31:18They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel.

00:31:24Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?

00:31:28Not that I know of.

00:31:30See?

00:31:31She's lying.

00:31:32There you have it, Laura.

00:31:33Even the hotel staff can spot a fake.

00:31:35Go on.

00:31:36Get lost before things get worse.

00:31:41Here.

00:31:42Take this one.

00:31:43Lead me to the vice presidents.

00:31:44You have no idea what you just did.

00:31:49There be consequences.

00:31:52Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis that you claim to have,

00:31:58why don't you just ask him to get the two of them an invitation?

00:32:04Security!

00:32:05Security!

00:32:06We need this woman removed immediately.

00:32:07She is harassing me.

00:32:08We're done with your games, Laura.

00:32:10You're just a fraud.

00:32:11Ma'am, please move.

00:32:12What?

00:32:13Hold on!

00:32:14Brian Shepherd?

00:32:15You think money buys you the right to walk all over people?

00:32:20Well, it doesn't.

00:32:21Yeah.

00:32:22Wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it, huh?

00:32:25What other plans do you have to destroy this time?

00:32:27Get you out?

00:32:28After what you did to Laura, you had it coming.

00:32:31Don't play dumb.

00:32:32We know exactly what's been happening here.

00:32:35How long has this little affair been going on?

00:32:38You've been sleeping with her since she was married to my son.

00:32:41Hold on a second.

00:32:42An affair?

00:32:44You think Laura and I?

00:32:46You people are unbelievable.

00:32:51Mr. Carter, get down here ASAP.

00:32:54We have a situation.

00:32:55What, you think you can just boss the manager around now?

00:32:58Is that it?

00:32:59Well, stick around and watch you crash and burn.

00:33:01Ms. Lewis, apologies for the delay.

00:33:03How can I help you this evening?

00:33:04Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly.

00:33:08It seems there's a misunderstanding.

00:33:11These people don't think that I belong here.

00:33:14Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you, this woman is a cleaner.

00:33:17A cleaner?

00:33:18Nonsense.

00:33:19I personally greeted Ms. Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.

00:33:23Exactly.

00:33:24Lewis Group, my company, has some major investments planned here in Maplewood.

00:33:32I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.

00:33:36No, this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground.

00:33:40She's been this way since my son divorced her. She's insane.

00:33:43Actually, I met Laura three years ago at the coffee shop. She helped secure a profitable investment for Shepard Group.

00:33:52No! It's a lie! Mr. Shepard, she's tricking you too!

00:33:56You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them.

00:34:05Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?

00:34:08Wait! Is that why you're covering for her? Huh? Because of the affair? Because she slept with you?

00:34:13Excuse me?

00:34:14Of course.

00:34:15Who are you and how dare you speak to Ms. Lewis that way?

00:34:17Enough of this. She's right.

00:34:18That's enough. Have you never embarrassed yourself enough?

00:34:21This is Lewis Group property. Behave or I'll call security.

00:34:25But she doesn't even have a VIP entrance access! She shouldn't be here.

00:34:30Since you're having trouble understanding, Ben, let me make it clear.

00:34:35This hotel is owned by the Lewis family. It's mine to come or go as I please.

00:34:47Thank you for sending me in, Brian. I owe you one. We'll talk about this later.

00:34:53Well, it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision, Mr. Harrison.

00:35:05Come in!

00:35:08Excuse me, Vice Presidents. I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch.

00:35:14I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today?

00:35:17Maplewood Branch. Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Ms. Smith.

00:35:24Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?

00:35:27Ian Lew- Mr. Lewis reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans.

00:35:36Expansion plans.

00:35:37Oh, expansion plans? Ms. Smith? A decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval.

00:35:44And frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch.

00:35:48But Ian Lewis assured me that-

00:35:52Ms. Smith, we have a very important guest arriving soon.

00:35:55Perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff?

00:35:58Maybe I can stay for this guest and offer some local-

00:36:01Ms. Smith, we'd like you to leave. If you don't, we'll call security.

00:36:10Hey, stop there. This elevator is a VIP only. Back, please.

00:36:15Of course. My apologies.

00:36:22Laura?

00:36:26Vice Presidents! It's so good to see all of you again.

00:36:30Ms. Lewis, it's been too long.

00:36:34Your return is a lifesaver, Ms. Lewis. The Lewis Group has floundered under your uncle's, well, shall we say, unconventional leadership.

00:36:43The board are begging you to come back, Ms. Lewis.

00:36:47Well, please sit. Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track.

00:36:53We've got a meeting planned. A big one. In just a few days. Local powerhouses and smaller players, too. They'll all be there in one spot.

00:37:05Ms. Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith. She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a Maplewood Branch for the Lewis Group.

00:37:16She said that, did she? Well, Ms. Smith is a liar. There is no Maplewood Branch, at least not yet.

00:37:23She lied so blatantly. It's unbelievable.

00:37:26It's unbelievable.

00:37:27Well, don't worry. I found a much more suitable partner. Shepard Group.

00:37:34Shepard Group? Their rise to a public company has been impressive. Do you have anything to do with that?

00:37:41So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?

00:37:46Oh, don't worry about Amber. I've got plans for her.

00:37:54Ms. Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the meeting from us.

00:38:03Cheers. Cheers.

00:38:11You too. Go.

00:38:15No, I'm not leaving. What are you talking about? No, come on.

00:38:18Wait! I'm Amber Smith. I'm the Lewis Group manager of Maplewood Branch. What are you doing? These are my guests.

00:38:22Yeah, that's right. Tell them who we are.

00:38:24Yes, we were waiting for Ms. Smith.

00:38:28Lewis Group Maplewood Branch? No such thing, ma'am. And frankly, I'm not interested in your act.

00:38:33Oh, of course. Laura! She's probably sleeping with the manager as well. That's how she gets away with everything.

00:38:40You underestimate her, Cathy. She's probably sleeping with all three vice presidents. No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this.

00:38:48Careful with your words. Both of you. Acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble.

00:38:56Look who can't even get into a meeting, whilst I secure three with all the vice presidents.

00:39:02And let's not forget the mystery guests that they're bringing to Maplewood. Looks like she used you and tossed you aside.

00:39:08Used me? Unlike some people, I don't mind being helpful.

00:39:13You're so stupid. She threw you away like yesterday's trash.

00:39:17Don't worry, Brian. You deserve better. And let's not forget, I'm the new Maplewood Branch Manager of Lewis Group.

00:39:24Appointed by the CEO of Lewis Group themselves, Ian Lewis.

00:39:29New Branch Manager, huh? Interesting.

00:39:33Laura Lewis? What are you doing here? Get out of here!

00:39:36You claim to be the mystery guest.

00:39:39Don't play games, Laura. I was formally invited by Lewis Group themselves to the investment meeting.

00:39:45Only the top companies get those. Looks like you're all out of luck.

00:39:50Is that so? Well then, there seems to be a misunderstanding.

00:39:56You see, I'm not sure if you know Miss Smith, but Lewis Group is my company.

00:40:02And I decide who goes to the meetings.

00:40:06Escort them out. Their visit is over.

00:40:10Oh, come on. This way, please.

00:40:12I'm not leaving.

00:40:14Move. We're not leaving again. Move. Oh, no, no, no. We're not going now.

00:40:18Okay, bye, bye. This isn't over, Laura. You'll see.

00:40:25Thanks for waiting, Ren.

00:40:28Laura, I'm glad you're okay.

00:40:32And thank you for defending me. I really appreciate it.

00:40:40Um, are you coming to the meeting?

00:40:43Yes, but it's gonna be tricky.

00:40:49Why? I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation.

00:40:56Yes, Laura.

00:40:59There's something you should know.

00:41:02Is...is this about Ben?

00:41:05Because I can assure you that he won't cause any problems.

00:41:08He won't even get past security.

00:41:10Laura, it's not Ben.

00:41:15It's someone else.

00:41:18Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?

00:41:23Yes.

00:41:25Her name is Chloe Duke.

00:41:28She is daughter of the Duke family.

00:41:31She's my ex-fiance.

00:41:33And, uh, let's say things didn't end so well between us.

00:41:40And...

00:41:42Let's just say we didn't end things so well.

00:41:46And for some reason, she's having a hard time moving on.

00:41:51And...

00:41:54You think that she's gonna cause problems at the meeting?

00:41:59For...

00:42:02Out of...

00:42:04Jealousy?

00:42:06There's a possibility.

00:42:07She's kind of jealous.

00:42:09Well...

00:42:11All the more reason for you to be there.

00:42:14Besides...

00:42:16I'll be there too.

00:42:20Laura...

00:42:22Would you consider being, I guess, at the meeting?

00:42:26What?

00:42:28Are you worried that this Chloe's gonna cause problems for me too?

00:42:31Maybe a little.

00:42:33But mostly...

00:42:35I wanna show them we're a team.

00:42:37Well, it's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepard.

00:42:42Laura.

00:42:47I don't care about your best.

00:42:49I just want to be by your side.

00:42:52I think I'm falling for you.

00:42:57Brian...

00:43:03I...

00:43:04I appreciate your honesty and...

00:43:07Right now...

00:43:08I...

00:43:09I'm just not...

00:43:10I...

00:43:11I just don't really have romance on my mind right now.

00:43:14Just with...

00:43:15With everything going on...

00:43:17And...

00:43:18Going on and...

00:43:19It's okay.

00:43:20I just want to be upfront.

00:43:22And if Chloe tries anything...

00:43:25You won't face her alone.

00:43:30There's just...

00:43:31One thing...

00:43:32I do need.

00:43:34What is it?

00:43:36A formal dress.

00:43:50Security!

00:43:51She doesn't belong here.

00:43:53This is a private store.

00:43:54Excuse me.

00:43:56We need some assistance.

00:43:57I'm looking for a very particular dress.

00:43:59Wow.

00:44:03It's...

00:44:04Beautiful.

00:44:05It is.

00:44:06I'll try this one on.

00:44:08Don't bother with her.

00:44:09She can't afford anything here.

00:44:11She's just a cleaner.

00:44:12She doesn't deserve to shop here.

00:44:14She has no money.

00:44:17Yeah, exactly.

00:44:18I mean, what are you doing here?

00:44:19Can't you just leave me alone?

00:44:20I wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared.

00:44:24I'm here for retail therapy.

00:44:26Oh, please.

00:44:27This store is for the A-list only.

00:44:30Not some cheapskate like you.

00:44:32Says the woman who barged into my marriage.

00:44:34Hey.

00:44:35Show some respect.

00:44:36Oh, wow.

00:44:37Typical Laura.

00:44:38Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.

00:44:42I would have asked you, but without me, I'm sure you're already broke.

00:44:46Oh, please. Come on. We'll take the dress.

00:44:48Sir, this particular dress is not for sale.

00:44:51Uh, what do you mean you don't sell it?

00:44:53I want it.

00:44:55Name your price.

00:44:56It's not about the price, ma'am.

00:44:58This one was custom-made for Miss Lewis, the Lewis Group heiress.

00:45:01The entire brand belongs to her.

00:45:03This beautiful dress is for display purposes only.

00:45:08It wouldn't suit you anyway, Amber.

00:45:10What are you talking about?

00:45:11Of course it would suit her. It'd fit her just fine.

00:45:14And if it wouldn't fit me, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.

00:45:17Well, buying the whole store, allow me to purchase this dress.

00:45:25Oh, please.

00:45:26Don't you know that this store belongs to Lewis Group?

00:45:28We wouldn't sell it to someone like you.

00:45:31Amber, you're not even a branch manager yet.

00:45:33You don't get to speak on behalf of Lewis Group.

00:45:36Could you please tell me more about this dress?

00:45:39Of course.

00:45:40It was custom-made for Laura Lewis, heiress to the Lewis Group fortune.

00:45:46Hand-stitched in Italy, naturally.

00:45:48Apparently there are many more like it.

00:45:50Displayed in high-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection.

00:45:56Laura, do you like this dress?

00:45:59Of course.

00:46:00It's custom-made for me.

00:46:02I'm just here to take what's already mine.

00:46:05Oh, you can't be serious.

00:46:06There must be millions of Laura Lewis's out there in the world.

00:46:10Fine, fine.

00:46:11If it's not for sale, can't I at least try it on?

00:46:14It would look incredible on me.

00:46:16Miss, this dress is very delicate.

00:46:19If I may be frank, I don't think this would fit you properly.

00:46:24Are you calling me fat?

00:46:25Actually, on a second thought, why don't we just buy the whole brand?

00:46:30The whole brand?

00:46:31How's that sound?

00:46:32Sir, are you serious?

00:46:33You would just buy the entire brand for one dress?

00:46:37This brand is worth at least 50 million dollars.

00:46:40And to buy it for a waitress?

00:46:43Are you out of your mind?

00:46:44Yes.

00:46:45You see, even if you had the money, they wouldn't sell it to you.

00:46:48Just one second.

00:46:52Yes, this is Brian Shepherd, CEO of Shepherd Group.

00:46:56I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.

00:46:58I'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand.

00:47:04What?

00:47:07Sorry, sir.

00:47:08That brand is not for sale.

00:47:11You see?

00:47:12If we can't have it, neither can you.

00:47:17Mr. Yates.

00:47:18Yes, this is Laura Lewis.

00:47:20I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepherd Group.

00:47:27Oh, come on.

00:47:28Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.

00:47:31Exactly.

00:47:32Come on, this is pathetic.

00:47:33You really think this is going to work?

00:47:35It's sad.

00:47:36Excellent.

00:47:37Thank you, Mr. Yates, that's all.

00:47:46Yes?

00:47:50What?

00:47:52Are you willing to sell me the brand?

00:47:56Awesome.

00:47:58Hello?

00:48:02Yes?

00:48:04Wow.

00:48:06Yes, of course.

00:48:07Absolutely.

00:48:11The store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepherd.

00:48:16The Shepherd Group is the new owner.

00:48:18How may I be of service today, sir?

00:48:20Well, Lauren, I don't know much about fashion, so I would like to give this brand to you.

00:48:27You can't be serious.

00:48:29You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.

00:48:31Don't listen to her, Brian.

00:48:34You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else.

00:48:37You're not welcome here.

00:48:39I want the two of these out of my store.

00:48:45I want the two of these out of my store.

00:48:47Of course.

00:48:50Oh, come on.

00:48:51Sir?

00:48:52Ma'am?

00:48:53I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to leave?

00:48:54Well, we're not leaving.

00:48:55Okay?

00:48:56Hey, hey, hey!

00:48:57This isn't over, Laura!

00:48:58Could I try the dress on now?

00:49:00Of course, Miss Lewis.

00:49:02You just follow me.

00:49:09Wow.

00:49:11Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.

00:49:15Laura, you look breathtaking in this dress.

00:49:21Brian, why would you do all of this for me?

00:49:28Laura, because you deserve everything beautiful in the world, and that includes this dress.

00:49:38Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?

00:49:44I...

00:49:45I need a moment.

00:49:46Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?

00:49:52Does that mean it could be a yes?

00:49:55Maybe.

00:50:01Hi.

00:50:09Hi.

00:50:13What?

00:50:15Well, well, well.

00:50:16Look who decided to join the party.

00:50:18Playing dress up again, Laura?

00:50:20One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith.

00:50:23And you understand the meaning of rude.

00:50:26You threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone?

00:50:28For this.

00:50:29This gold digger.

00:50:31You know, Ben.

00:50:33I really cared about you.

00:50:34Even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.

00:50:38I know the name of a great psychologist in New York.

00:50:41Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.

00:50:47Enough!

00:50:48I've had enough of this drama.

00:50:50Yeah, me too.

00:50:51Try that again, and you'll regret it.

00:50:54I'll get the hell out of my face.

00:50:57Let's see if you two even make it past the door.

00:50:59Yeah.

00:51:02I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.

00:51:05What?

00:51:06That's impossible.

00:51:07I was invited by the CEO himself.

00:51:12Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group, your name is on the list.

00:51:16What?

00:51:17Looks like you two won't be getting let in after all.

00:51:20You don't have an invitation.

00:51:22You're just here because of Brian.

00:51:28Let me see this. This doesn't even look real.

00:51:30It's different from mine.

00:51:31Why don't you ask her if it's real?

00:51:34This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.

00:51:39Why?

00:51:41Please, right this way.

00:51:42We can continue this discussion later, if you manage to get in.

00:51:46Sir?

00:51:47Madam?

00:51:48We recommend you leave.

00:51:49No.

00:51:50There you are!

00:51:51How dare you steal my fiancé!

00:51:52There you are!

00:51:53How dare you steal my fiancé!

00:51:54There you are!

00:51:55How dare you steal my fiancé!

00:51:56There you are!

00:51:57How dare you steal my fiancé!

00:52:01There you are!

00:52:02How dare you steal my fiancé!

00:52:04Looks like another relationship bites the dust, Laura.

00:52:08Looks like stealing men is a hobby of yours.

00:52:10Get away from him!

00:52:12He's engaged to me!

00:52:13Hey, hey, hey.

00:52:14Hold your horses, Gwen.

00:52:15That ended a long time ago.

00:52:17Engaged to you.

00:52:19Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian.

00:52:23Your relationship's history.

00:52:26That was just a little tiff.

00:52:28You really think that could tear us apart?

00:52:31Don't you know who I am?

00:52:33Don't pretend like you don't know.

00:52:35Oh, honey.

00:52:36She don't recognize royalty, let alone a duke.

00:52:39She's just a maid, remember?

00:52:41I don't have time for all this drama.

00:52:45Brian?

00:52:46Let's head inside.

00:52:49Brian!

00:52:50How could you choose this cleaner over me?

00:52:54Are you really going to humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?

00:52:57There's nothing left to say, Gloria.

00:52:59Don't make this a scene.

00:53:01Shall we?

00:53:02You okay, Miss Duke?

00:53:03And you are?

00:53:04Amber Smith.

00:53:05I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.

00:53:06What branch?

00:53:07I've never heard of it.

00:53:08What do you want from me?

00:53:09That Laura!

00:53:10She tore up my invitation.

00:53:11Do you think you can get me inside?

00:53:12What?

00:53:13Your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?

00:53:15Please don't waste my time.

00:53:17Please don't waste my time.

00:53:47If I can't have Brian, neither can you.

00:54:04The Duke family has more influence than you think.

00:54:08Chloe, good to see you.

00:54:10I've been expecting you.

00:54:11Uncle Jones, how are you?

00:54:13I need your help with something.

00:54:17What is it?

00:54:18Anything for my little Chloe.

00:54:20It's Brian.

00:54:22Who's that woman?

00:54:24I thought you were...

00:54:25She's a con woman.

00:54:26She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.

00:54:29What?

00:54:30Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?

00:54:35She's pretending to be a Lewis to get close to him.

00:54:38What are you planning?

00:54:41I want to destroy Shepard Group.

00:54:44Anyway, I am terribly sorry about Chloe.

00:54:50I had no idea she would be so...

00:54:53intense.

00:54:56What do you mean?

00:54:59You so should have taken her up on her offer.

00:55:02I mean you guys are just...

00:55:05Power couple.

00:55:07I see what you're doing.

00:55:10Power couple you say.

00:55:12More like a disaster waiting to happen.

00:55:16Anyway, shall we take a seat?

00:55:19Actually Brian, my seat is...

00:55:23It's up there.

00:55:25Really?

00:55:27She doesn't deserve to sit there.

00:55:29Excuse me.

00:55:30This is my VIP invitation.

00:55:33I can sit wherever I like.

00:55:36Hey, what do you think you're doing?

00:55:38This is signed by all three VPs of Lewis Group.

00:55:41Where did you get this?

00:55:43Who did you have to sleep with?

00:55:45That's enough.

00:55:46This is getting us nowhere.

00:55:50Laura is my guest.

00:55:52And I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her.

00:55:57Got it?

00:55:58Mr. Shepard, what do you see in that woman?

00:56:02Miss Duke is a perfect match for you.

00:56:05She's from a good family, beautiful and successful.

00:56:09What more could you ask for?

00:56:12That's a good question.

00:56:14Not much actually.

00:56:16Honesty.

00:56:18That's what I want.

00:56:20And love.

00:56:22Things that clearly, Chloe has no idea.

00:56:25I said I was sorry.

00:56:27What more do you want?

00:56:29I've watched Chloe grow up.

00:56:31She's like a daughter to me.

00:56:33I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.

00:56:39One more chance, Brian.

00:56:41Let's forget all this nonsense.

00:56:43Do it, Mr. Shepard.

00:56:46Propose right here, right now.

00:56:48Brian?

00:56:50Well, is this how the Duke family handles business deals?

00:56:57By forcing a ring on someone?

00:57:00Do it, or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.

00:57:09Don't you dare.

00:57:11You're humiliating yourself.

00:57:14How dare you?

00:57:15Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?

00:57:18Yes.

00:57:19I like her.

00:57:21But I can't imagine someone like her interesting in me.

00:57:26The truth is, I wouldn't be here where I am today without her.

00:57:32Why would you choose someone like her?

00:57:34Exactly.

00:57:35This woman is trouble.

00:57:36She doesn't belong here.

00:57:37Throw her out.

00:57:38You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me?

00:57:42Interesting turn of events.

00:57:44Perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past.

00:57:47Do you actually think that just because you have the name Laura, that you're the missing heiress Laura Lewis?

00:57:52You know what, maybe you're right, Chloe.

00:58:05How ridiculous.

00:58:07Is that what you've been telling everyone?

00:58:09I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation, but wow, did I underestimate your foolishness, Chloe.

00:58:19You have no right to talk to Miss Duke like that.

00:58:23That's enough.

00:58:24You don't get to talk here.

00:58:26You got much effort.

00:58:27You dare to go against Miss Duke.

00:58:29And the same applies to everyone else here.

00:58:31Anyone who insults Laura.

00:58:34Leave us with a black eye.

00:58:36It's willing to defend the Duke for her.

00:58:38What kind of charm does she have?

00:58:40I want to be careful, Brian.

00:58:41Don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the Lewis Group.

00:58:45Are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum?

00:58:48The Lewis Group isn't blacklisting anyone, especially not Shepard Group.

00:58:55Lewis Group RS?

00:59:00You?

00:59:01Don't make me laugh.

00:59:03Security, remove these two impostors from the premises.

00:59:07Wait, Uncle Jones.

00:59:08Give Brian another chance.

00:59:11Choose, Brian.

00:59:13Me and the future you deserve.

00:59:15Or this...

00:59:16Fraud.

00:59:18Chloe.

00:59:20I have everything I ever wanted.

00:59:23Right here.

00:59:24And I wouldn't trade for all the power the Duke's Holy Maple would.

00:59:28Fine.

00:59:29Short the stock of the Shepard Group.

00:59:30What?

00:59:31You forced my hand, Brian.

00:59:32Now Shepard Group is ruined.

00:59:33The Duke family.

00:59:34They can't be serious.

00:59:35Shepard Group is doomed.

00:59:36Brian.

00:59:37You don't have to do this for me.

00:59:38Laura.

00:59:39Laura.

00:59:40Laura.

00:59:41I will never let anyone bully you.

00:59:42Let alone them.

00:59:43Thank you, Brian.

00:59:44For...

00:59:45For believing in me.

00:59:46For protecting me.

00:59:47Now it's my turn.

00:59:48To protect you.

00:59:49Now it's my turn.

00:59:50To protect you.

00:59:51No.

00:59:52No.

00:59:53No.

00:59:54No.

00:59:55No.

00:59:56No.

00:59:57No.

00:59:58No.

00:59:59No.

01:00:00No.

01:00:01No.

01:00:02No.

01:00:03No.

01:00:04No.

01:00:05No.

01:00:06No.

01:00:07No.

01:00:08No.

01:00:09No.

01:00:10No.

01:00:11No.

01:00:12No.

01:00:13No.

01:00:14No.

01:00:15No.

01:00:16No.

01:00:17No.

01:00:18No.

01:00:19No.

01:00:20No.

01:00:21No.

01:00:22No.

01:00:23No.

01:00:24No.

01:00:25No.

01:00:26No.

01:00:27No.

01:00:28No.

01:00:29No.

01:00:30No.

01:00:31No.

01:00:32No.

01:00:33No.

01:00:34No.

01:00:35No.

01:00:36No.

01:00:37No.

01:00:38No.

01:00:39No.

01:00:40Chloe, if the shepherd's stock holds for the next five minutes, you owe me a public

01:00:53apology.

01:00:58Deal.

01:01:01Well, looks like your five minutes is up. Let's see how the shepherd's stock is doing.

01:01:15What the? The shepherd group's stock prices? It's going up.

01:01:20This can't be happening. It must be a coincidence.

01:01:22Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?

01:01:32There was a huge investment. We couldn't compete. Shepherd's stock price is being heavily supported.

01:01:38How did you do this?

01:01:40Like I said, Chloe, I'm Laura Lewis.

01:01:46No, you're not. You're just some cleaner. You don't have access to billions.

01:01:51Well, I think it's time for my apology.

01:02:00No, I think it's time for my apology.

01:02:03There is no way I'm apologizing to you.

01:02:06If things were the other way, would you be so quick to forgive me?

01:02:10Chloe, the truth is everyone here has seen you be a bully and a coward

01:02:18and now a sore loser.

01:02:23This is so humiliating for her.

01:02:27How did she manage that?

01:02:28Maybe she really is a Lewis.

01:02:31Apologize to Miss Lewis.

01:02:33Shut up. Don't you die talk about Miss Duke like that.

01:02:37Don't forget, the Duke finally owned half of Maplewood.

01:02:40There you go, Miss Lewis.

01:02:41Let's get out of here.

01:02:45Hold on.

01:02:47This is where I belong.

01:02:50And that is my chair.

01:02:53You can't go there.

01:02:55That is the VIP section.

01:02:57Only those invited by the Lewis Group vice presidents get to sit there.

01:03:02Like I said, Chloe, that's my seat.

01:03:11Had a rumor floating around a few days ago.

01:03:13Seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony between her ex and Mr. Shepard, wasn't it?

01:03:22Are you planning another outburst, Laura?

01:03:25Is this how you charm all your men?

01:03:27Shall we?

01:03:27My pleasure.

01:03:30What are you doing?

01:03:33Let go.

01:03:34It doesn't matter what happened.

01:03:35I choose to stay by Laura's side.

01:03:39Let's go.

01:03:40Don't be absurd.

01:03:41That seat is reserved for a very important guest.

01:03:46Someone so esteemed, even the vice presidents have to bow low.

01:03:52And how exactly, Mr. Jones?

01:03:57Are you so sure that I'm not that esteemed guest?

01:04:01Wait.

01:04:02That's Peter Young, director of business affairs at Lewis Group.

01:04:09Ask Peter Young.

01:04:10He decides which investments are they?

01:04:11It's Chloe Duke, head of Duke Industries.

01:04:14So glad you could join us.

01:04:15Why is everyone standing around?

01:04:17It's her.

01:04:18She's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seat.

01:04:21It's embarrassing.

01:04:23That seat's reserved for the Lewis Group VIP guest.

01:04:26Specifically the family heir.

01:04:28Please get off the stage.

01:04:31Oh yes.

01:04:32Mr. Young, was it?

01:04:34I think I remember you.

01:04:35You manage my family's investments.

01:04:40Don't pretend like you know what's going on.

01:04:43Please get off the stage.

01:04:44That seat's reserved for the Lewis family heir.

01:04:47I need to make one thing crystal clear.

01:04:54I am the heir of the Lewis family.

01:05:00This is ridiculous.

01:05:04You, the Lewis heir.

01:05:06Don't you know that Miss Lewis is a legend around here?

01:05:09You must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this.

01:05:12Exactly.

01:05:13We ran a background check on her and it turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the

01:05:18Harrison Group.

01:05:19Before that, I could see her in my family's supermarkets.

01:05:23See Brian?

01:05:24This is who you've been chasing after.

01:05:26A liar and a cheat.

01:05:28Security, get this imposter out of here.

01:05:31And everyone here is a witness.

01:05:33Why would any of you trust Laura?

01:05:36If any of you dares to harm her, you have to go through me first.

01:05:42Brian, she's just a nobody.

01:05:45She's just someone that the Harrison Group ditched.

01:05:48They didn't even want her.

01:05:49What exactly do you see in her?

01:05:51Escort this imposter out of here.

01:05:53Now.

01:05:55I'm Peter.

01:05:57Peter, do you have any idea what you're doing?

01:06:07Mr. Yates, I'm so glad you could join us.

01:06:12Miss Lewis, sorry about the delay and for all the trouble you've had to put up with.

01:06:17It's no trouble, Mr. Yates.

01:06:20Luckily, I haven't been alone.

01:06:22I've had the great company of my very loyal friend.

01:06:28Wait a minute.

01:06:29She's Miss Lewis.

01:06:30Is this a joke?

01:06:32Mr. Young, you're new to the Lewis Group, so I can understand why you wouldn't recognize Miss Lewis.

01:06:39But you listened to lies without checking the facts.

01:06:42And almost called the police.

01:06:47Tell me, Mr. Young, who put you up to this?

01:06:51Was it my uncle, Ian Lewis?

01:06:52I knew it.

01:07:00Consider this your termination.

01:07:04I get it now.

01:07:05This is all an act.

01:07:07Right?

01:07:07Chloe, what are you doing?

01:07:08We still want to work with the Lewis family.

01:07:10Work with them?

01:07:11Are you blind?

01:07:12This woman is clearly having an affair with this old man.

01:07:15That's enough, young lady.

01:07:17You've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis Group.

01:07:22Oh, Chloe.

01:07:23I can't believe we're going through this again.

01:07:25I think you need some professional help.

01:07:29Maybe I could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist.

01:07:32Chloe, that's enough.

01:07:34It's ridiculous.

01:07:34If you were really the Lewis family heir, you would have the ring.

01:07:38So why don't you show it to everyone?

01:07:39Show us the ring!

01:07:40Who are you to make demands of me?

01:07:52I don't answer to anyone but myself.

01:07:56I don't need any of your validation.

01:08:02There's a ring.

01:08:03There's a ring.

01:08:07Vice Presidents, I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family.

01:08:11This woman is an imposter.

01:08:13Miss Lewis, we apologize for the delay.

01:08:16How could you just let that con woman sit there?

01:08:19Get her out of here!

01:08:20This seat was always for Miss Lewis.

01:08:24She's the special guest we've been waiting for.

01:08:27The investment queen.

01:08:29The real heir to Lewis Group.

01:08:32Laura Lewis.

01:08:33She was a divorced host wife.

01:08:35A janitor.

01:08:36How can she?

01:08:36She can't be.

01:08:37It's a lie.

01:08:38I'm telling you, it's a lie.

01:08:40Do you think we'd lie?

01:08:42We run Lewis Group.

01:08:44Oh, Chloe.

01:08:46You assaulted me earlier.

01:08:49And you came to this meeting to what?

01:08:52Sabotage it.

01:08:54You'll be hearing from our legal team.

01:08:59Is this true, Miss Duke?

01:09:00Did you try and sabotage this meeting?

01:09:04Yes, it's all true.

01:09:06She fooled us all.

01:09:07The Duke's tricked us to keep Lewis Group out of Maplewood and control everything themselves.

01:09:13I had no idea.

01:09:15But I'm on your side.

01:09:17I can give you everything you need.

01:09:20All the resources in Maplewood.

01:09:21Miss Lewis, how would you like us to deal with this?

01:09:24An eye for an eye.

01:09:30Since Miss Duke here loves ruining things,

01:09:37I'll target her precious Duke Industries.

01:09:41I want them bankrupt in 10 minutes.

01:09:44You're bluffing.

01:09:47You're nobody.

01:09:48You'll always be a nobody.

01:09:49And you can't touch me.

01:09:51Then consider this a test, Chloe.

01:09:55I didn't need my family's support with Shepard, and I certainly don't need it now.

01:10:00Chloe, you dug your own grave.

01:10:03You think you can destroy Maplewood's leading family with just the Shepard group?

01:10:09Please.

01:10:12We'll see.

01:10:18Dad?

01:10:19Slow down.

01:10:20What are you talking about?

01:10:23No, it's impossible.

01:10:26Chloe, what have you done?

01:10:29Years of hard work destroyed in minutes.

01:10:32What did you do?

01:10:38Well, Chloe, isn't this what you wanted?

01:10:42To give me a little taste of destruction?

01:10:45This is impossible.

01:10:47It's impossible.

01:10:49Chloe, what have you done?

01:10:51The news is everywhere.

01:10:53Shepard's launched a full-scale assault on the stock market.

01:10:57They're hammering our shares.

01:10:59Are you sure it's just Shepard?

01:11:01Yes!

01:11:02Shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato.

01:11:06We could go bankrupt.

01:11:07You've ruined everything.

01:11:09Don't worry, Mr. Duke.

01:11:10When your company does go bankrupt, I'll buy it at a fire sale price.

01:11:16Your employees won't even be affected.

01:11:18Brilliant.

01:11:19A masterstroke, Ms. Lewis.

01:11:21Now, this is my event.

01:11:27Please leave.

01:11:27Brian, I did this for us.

01:11:30Everything I did, I did for us, Brian.

01:11:34Chloe, you need help.

01:11:38These feelings you have for me, it's not love.

01:11:41It's obsession.

01:11:43Enough.

01:11:45If you don't want to ruin everything completely, you'll come with me right now.

01:11:50No.

01:11:51Right now.

01:11:52No.

01:11:53No.

01:11:54No.

01:11:54Run!

01:11:59No.

01:12:00Get.

01:12:00Lara!

01:12:01This isn't over!

01:12:02Get out of me!

01:12:04What is going on here?

01:12:11Did they finally expose Laura's lies?

01:12:13Shepard Group.

01:12:15They're the new partner that's partnering up with Lewis Group for Maplewood.

01:12:19They're handling all future construction projects.

01:12:21That can't be.

01:12:23What about us?

01:12:23That was our project.

01:12:25Remember, Laura teamed up with Brian.

01:12:27Harrison Group is practically out.

01:12:29We have no chance.

01:12:31We can't give up that easily.

01:12:32Remember, Ian Lewis himself appointed me as general manager.

01:12:36In a few days, he promised that he would let us meet with a new heir.

01:12:40You're right.

01:12:41If we can just meet with a new heir, we can bypass the Shepards and meet directly with the

01:12:45Lewis Group.

01:12:47We just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top.

01:12:51That's right.

01:12:55Vice Presidents, allow me to introduce my associate, Brian Shepard.

01:13:00I'm sure I've mentioned him before.

01:13:03Mr. Shepard, it's finally a pleasure to meet you.

01:13:06We've looked into your company's financial review.

01:13:09Very impressive.

01:13:12Thank you, bud.

01:13:13A large part of that success is thanks to Ms. Lewis.

01:13:18She practically saved me from disaster.

01:13:20Three times over now.

01:13:21Brian, you can just call me Laura.

01:13:23Ms. Lewis's recommendation is very telling, Mr. Shepard.

01:13:29Perhaps today clarifies everything.

01:13:32Mr. Shepard, this opportunity is golden.

01:13:36Seize it.

01:13:37A woman like Laura is not easy to find.

01:13:41Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Vice President.

01:13:51Did Laura send you to kill me?

01:13:53Laura?

01:13:55Hardly.

01:13:56I'm Ian Lewis, CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group.

01:14:00So you're Laura's uncle?

01:14:04In the flesh.

01:14:07So Laura really is your niece?

01:14:09Yes, little Laura.

01:14:11She just threw away her birthright about two, three years ago.

01:14:15Ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood.

01:14:18I think he was a Harrison.

01:14:20Now Laura's got the VPs and Mr. Yates on her side.

01:14:23Did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover?

01:14:28And we can't let that happen, can we, my dear?

01:14:31If you're Ian Lewis, wouldn't you have the family ring?

01:14:34Well, my dear, that's where you come in, Miss Duke.

01:14:37We need you to relinquish my ring.

01:14:42What if I fail?

01:14:43My family is already ruined.

01:14:45Yes, you are in a spot of bother, I must say.

01:14:49But if successful, I guarantee that you and the Duke family

01:14:54will get back everything you've lost.

01:14:57Laura's got the VPs and Brian on her side.

01:14:59How can I possibly get the ring?

01:15:01There is a way, you know, that we can make Laura relinquish

01:15:06and give up that ring willingly.

01:15:10Laura, my dear, welcome.

01:15:13Uncle Ian, it's so good to see you.

01:15:19Laura.

01:15:20So good to see you.

01:15:21And you, it's been too long.

01:15:24Two, three years, perhaps.

01:15:26How have you been?

01:15:27I've been well, Uncle Ian.

01:15:30Thank you for asking.

01:15:32I see you've been busy keeping Lewis Group afloat.

01:15:35Kind of been lazy.

01:15:36Yes, indeed.

01:15:38Somebody had to.

01:15:39I mean, after you left me with everything to do,

01:15:42without a safe pair of hands, I hate to think it would have happened to the company.

01:15:46Actually, Uncle Ian, from what I've heard,

01:15:50you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions.

01:15:54Yes, minor mistakes, minor.

01:15:58Don't worry, Uncle Ian. I won't hold it against you.

01:16:01Oh, good. Well, cheers to you coming back here.

01:16:07And the Lewis Group.

01:16:10Oh, I'm so sorry, Laura. How clumsy of me.

01:16:15Uh, no, no worries, Uncle Ian. I, I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up.

01:16:21Of course. Right away, just down to the left.

01:16:31Use it wisely.

01:16:33Oh, I will.

01:16:48Hey, Laura. How's that?

01:16:50Hello, Brian. Your little girlfriend is with me now.

01:16:54Chloe, how in the hell did you get Laura's phone?

01:16:58Let's just say that I have my ways.

01:17:01Listen, Chloe. Don't hurt her, please.

01:17:06I'll do anything.

01:17:09Come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs.

01:17:13Now. Don't tell anyone if you want her alive.

01:17:20Well, you certainly do have your ways.

01:17:22Oh, thank goodness you've cleared up. I am sorry. How clumsy.

01:17:29And don't forget your phone. I retrieved it for you.

01:17:32Oh, thank you.

01:17:33Oh, lovely to see you again.

01:17:35Yeah. I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet.

01:17:39At the banquet.

01:17:40All right. I'll see you then.

01:17:43Will do. Looking forward to it.

01:17:48Laura! Laura! Where are you?

01:17:51Laura! Laura! Where are you?

01:17:55Oh, my God.

01:17:56Laura!

01:17:57Laura, where are you?

01:17:58Oh!

01:17:59Oh!

01:18:00Oh!

01:18:00Oh, my God.

01:18:04Gotcha.

01:18:07You weren't expecting that, were you?

01:18:09Finally.

01:18:20Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.

01:18:22What the?

01:18:23Laura, where are you?

01:18:24Laura?

01:18:25Laura?

01:18:26Go shut your mouth.

01:18:28Chloe.

01:18:30What have you done?

01:18:31You out of your mind?

01:18:32Out of my mind!

01:18:34You were the one that left me to that tramp and destroyed my life!

01:18:37That's not true.

01:18:38You were the one who messed up!

01:18:40Brian!

01:18:41Laura!

01:18:44Stay where you are.

01:18:46Better not come alone.

01:18:48Drop this knife, Chloe.

01:18:50This is insane!

01:18:52Insane?

01:18:53I did this for us, Brian!

01:18:55We were meant to be together.

01:18:57Oh, my God.

01:18:58Us?

01:18:59You've gone crazy!

01:19:00Then you're out of here.

01:19:01Chloe, kidnapping is a very serious event.

01:19:06They're going to lock you up for years.

01:19:09You think I care about jail time?

01:19:11All I care about is tearing you two apart.

01:19:14You don't deserve him.

01:19:17What you've done, you've destroyed my life,

01:19:20my company, everything!

01:19:23Now I'm going to destroy your life.

01:19:26Give me a family ring now.

01:19:29Give it to me!

01:19:30This is about the ring.

01:19:33Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this?

01:19:34You know, Chloe, trying to kill me, that's foolish.

01:19:42Because who do you think is going to win?

01:19:45You, that little knife, or me, with something a little bit more persuasive.

01:19:53Don't move, don't move anyone.

01:20:05Don't move.

01:20:07You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.

01:20:10Miss Lewis, having fun without me?

01:20:13I'm hurt.

01:20:17Are you hurt?

01:20:18No, I'm okay.

01:20:19I'm okay.

01:20:22Tell me, Chloe.

01:20:25Who put you up to this, Chloe?

01:20:27Why should I tell you?

01:20:29You're going to kill me anyway.

01:20:31Chloe, I don't have a problem with you.

01:20:34But if you don't talk,

01:20:37your beloved Duke Industries might run into some.

01:20:41Well, I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.

01:20:44So the choice is yours, Chloe.

01:20:47Talk, or face the consequences.

01:20:50Fine.

01:20:51It was Ian Lewis.

01:20:53He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the banker today.

01:20:59Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?

01:21:01I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.

01:21:05Oh, every word, Miss Lewis.

01:21:08Are you ready to play a game, Brian?

01:21:16This is crazy.

01:21:21Are we really sure we can do this?

01:21:23All these big companies here, it's crazy.

01:21:25Absolutely.

01:21:26The Lewis Group is under new leadership.

01:21:28We can talk to the heiress herself.

01:21:30Exactly.

01:21:31We just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir.

01:21:35There's Ian Lewis now.

01:21:37You can introduce us.

01:21:38Let's go.

01:21:39Yeah.

01:21:39Hello, Ian Lewis.

01:21:43I'm Amber Smith.

01:21:44We spoke on the phone the other day.

01:21:46This is Ben Harrison from Harrison Group.

01:21:48How do you do?

01:21:49We're the company that...

01:21:49Yes, I know who you are.

01:21:51Miss Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little drama.

01:21:55Now, look, I'm not here for idle chatter.

01:21:57Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

01:22:03Could I ask you all to be seated, please?

01:22:08The moment you've all been waiting for.

01:22:11Tonight marks a new chapter in the life of the Lewis Group.

01:22:15A night where the rightful heir takes their place.

01:22:17Would you please join me in welcoming the heir to the Lewis Group, Miss Laura Lewis.

01:22:23Uh, look, everybody, attention.

01:22:26Attention, please.

01:22:28There's been a recent development of some tragedy.

01:22:34I just got notice from a phone call a couple of minutes ago

01:22:37that Laura has been in a car accident.

01:22:41And tragically, she hasn't made it.

01:22:43She has not survived.

01:22:45What? Laura Lewis is dead?

01:22:51It doesn't matter now. She's gone.

01:22:53Mr. Lewis, is this new...

01:22:55A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates.

01:22:57But rest assured, the Lewis Group will continue under my competent leadership.

01:23:04Hold on.

01:23:05Who said that I'm dead?

01:23:09Laura.

01:23:09I don't understand. What's happening?

01:23:17Laura? But weren't you...

01:23:20My apologies for the delay, everyone.

01:23:23There seems to be some misunderstanding.

01:23:27Laura, what are you doing here?

01:23:28You've got to stop this. If you upset the Lewis family anymore, we're all doomed.

01:23:32I'll say this once. Back off, Ben.

01:23:34What?

01:23:40Thank you for coming, everyone.

01:23:42As I'm sure you know, tonight I officially reclaim my title as the CEO of Lewis Group.

01:23:54Perhaps you could make some room for me, Uncle Ian.

01:23:58Impossible. How are you still alive?

01:24:01Well, clearly I am alive and well, so why don't we get this started?

01:24:05No, you're not the rightful heir. You gave that away when you married Ben Harrison.

01:24:13Uncle Ian, is that seriously your argument that you have, that I got married too quickly?

01:24:18Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago and married a stranger

01:24:22and left me to work tirelessly, keeping the company together.

01:24:25Uncle Ian, retire. Enjoy your retirement.

01:24:31Lewis Group will be perfectly fine without you.

01:24:33No. There can only be one heir, and that's me.

01:24:38And the rightful heir has possession of this.

01:24:42You think a ring makes an heir? You're even more foolish than I could have ever imagined.

01:24:49Give that back to me.

01:24:50This?

01:24:51Yes.

01:24:52You think some shiny gold thing makes you the heir?

01:24:56Give it back.

01:24:57True leadership is about earning the respect of those around you.

01:25:05Not some stupid ring.

01:25:08My ring? What have you done? Where is it?

01:25:13My ring?

01:25:13Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.

01:25:18How dare you?

01:25:19Let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.

01:25:24Talk, or face the consequences.

01:25:29Fine. It was Ian Lewis.

01:25:32He said he helped you in distress if I kept you away from the bankers today.

01:25:38Oh, quite the spectacle, Mr Lewis.

01:25:41Security, escort him out.

01:25:44And Ian, don't fall over.

01:25:46It's all lies. It's all lies. Fakery.

01:25:49The proof is clear. Get him out of here. Now.

01:25:56I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.

01:26:00It turns out reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.

01:26:05Luckily, these past few days, I've had Mr Shepard by my side, and he has been a great support.

01:26:18Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.

01:26:22I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.

01:26:32Shepard Group.

01:26:33What? Laura, hold on.

01:26:35This was never my idea. This was all Kathy and Amber's fault. I don't want a divorce.

01:26:40What? Then what are you saying? You came to me first.

01:26:43Classic Ben. Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.

01:26:49Just don't shut Harrison Group out. Just give me another chance.

01:26:54How could I shut you out? I'm just a cleaner, remember?

01:26:58I'm just a useless housewife. I don't have that power.

01:27:04What are you talking about? What? No, come on. Sorry. No, please. No.

01:27:09Um, Mr Shepard?

01:27:11Yes, Ms Lewis?

01:27:13I was wondering if...

01:27:14Maybe you wanted to grab dinner. Sometime.

01:27:21On me.

01:27:23Ms Lewis.

01:27:27I would love to.

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