What Was I Made For

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

00:00:10What the hell is going on here?

00:00:13Half of you came from major investment banks.

00:00:16Our stock is about to crash, and you're telling me there's nothing we can do.

00:00:21Sir, this is a coordinated attack from multiple investment funds.

00:00:25They're shorting us simultaneously. There is nothing we can do.

00:00:29Sir, what are our next steps?

00:00:35Well, looks like Shepard Group might be bankrupt by lunch time.

00:00:45Hey, this is a private meeting.

00:00:46Mr. Jackson, excuse me ma'am. Could you hold on our cleaning for just a couple of minutes?

00:00:50Mr. Shepard, building a public company in just five years? That's impressive.

00:00:57But losing your cool over a little market turbulence? That seems out of character for me.

00:01:05Do I know you?

00:01:09What are you doing?

00:01:12What are you doing?

00:01:13You can't do this, you're just a cleaner.

00:01:15You can't be messing with our company funds.

00:01:17This is incredible.

00:01:19What's going on?

00:01:21The shorting attempt.

00:01:23It's failing.

00:01:24The price is holding.

00:01:27Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.

00:01:33We met before.

00:01:35They're still cleaning to do Mr. Shepard.

00:01:37Hold on.

00:01:38Tell me, how could I ever repay for this?

00:01:42If the opportunity ever arises, you could give your next contract for construction to Harrison Group.

00:01:51Jason, get me her five, now.

00:02:01What are you doing?

00:02:09Mr. Yates.

00:02:11What, only two bodyguards this time?

00:02:13You're not going soft on me, are you?

00:02:16No, ma'am.

00:02:17I just thought you might like discreet today.

00:02:20Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Group.

00:02:25Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.

00:02:29Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret and why you've married this Ben Harrison fellow.

00:02:35Look, today is Ben's birthday. Anything we need to discuss, we can do it some other time.

00:02:41Ma'am, it really is time for you to set your inheritance.

00:02:46Because what I want is a simple life, with Ben.

00:02:51Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Toby walk you up to the house, for my sake.

00:03:05Uh, divorce papers. Sign it.

00:03:16Why?

00:03:17You are not worthy of my son anymore.

00:03:19The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now, especially since it's landed a $100 million contract.

00:03:26The 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.

00:03:35I need a wife who reflects my status.

00:03:37I secured that $100 million contract.

00:03:41You, a cleaning woman, handing out million-dollar deals.

00:03:46Don't make me laugh.

00:03:50I did!

00:03:51It was my present to Ben for his birthday.

00:03:54I was the one who got Brian Harrison to give Ben that deal.

00:03:57What are you doing here?

00:04:00Clearly, Ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the Harrison family.

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

00:04:07Local royalty.

00:04:09A small town rich person is royalty.

00:04:12And what qualifications do you have to judge, Miss Queener?

00:04:15Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor, doesn't it?

00:04:20Ben?

00:04:23What's going on?

00:04:24Is this why you want a divorce?

00:04:27Because of her?

00:04:28Oh, please.

00:04:29I've spent years building Harrison Group.

00:04:32You're still a cleaner.

00:04:33We just grew apart, that's all.

00:04:35Growing apart?

00:04:38No.

00:04:40No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.

00:04:45I won't sign.

00:04:49Money is a motivator, isn't it?

00:04:51Ben.

00:04:53Alright.

00:04:54Here.

00:04:55A hundred thousand dollars.

00:04:56Open up a small shop or something like that.

00:04:59A hundred thousand dollars?

00:05:01I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.

00:05:07Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?

00:05:10Don't be ridiculous.

00:05:12You've never done anything for Ben's success.

00:05:14This is our act of charity to work.

00:05:16Here.

00:05:17A million dollars.

00:05:18Take this.

00:05:19You just want more money, don't you?

00:05:22Just leave and never see Ben again.

00:05:25I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this.

00:05:31Since none of you respect me.

00:05:35A cleaning lady threatening us.

00:05:38I'm so scared.

00:05:40Just leave.

00:05:41You already make this house stink.

00:05:50Thank God, she's gone.

00:05:52Go to riddance to her.

00:05:56Sir.

00:05:58Laura Lewis's information.

00:05:59She's Ben Harrison's wife.

00:06:04No wonder why she wanted us to partner with him.

00:06:07Actually sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.

00:06:10Divorced her?

00:06:13Wait a minute.

00:06:15Don't you remember?

00:06:17She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.

00:06:21Yeah.

00:06:22She saved our hiding there.

00:06:24Remember?

00:06:25Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?

00:06:33Let's get to the vinyl news.

00:06:37Hey!

00:06:38What are you doing?

00:06:39Let go of me!

00:06:40You attacked Amber.

00:06:41Apologize this instant.

00:06:46Stealing from the Harrisons.

00:06:48We gave you a generous divorce settlement.

00:06:50You refused it.

00:06:51And now you're stealing.

00:06:52She couldn't afford it.

00:06:54You're a thief!

00:07:02That's mine! Give it back!

00:07:04That's enough!

00:07:07Laura.

00:07:09I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.

00:07:12It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard, but I'm just going through a divorce.

00:07:17You see, it's...

00:07:19Who are you?

00:07:20Laura's new squeeze.

00:07:22Excuse me.

00:07:23Do you know who I am?

00:07:24Is this true?

00:07:25You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son?

00:07:28Shame on you!

00:07:29Mr. Shepard, I...

00:07:30For your information, my name is Brian Shepard.

00:07:34I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.

00:07:36Oh, please.

00:07:37A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.

00:07:40You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?

00:07:43That's really interesting considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.

00:07:49That's ridiculous.

00:07:50He doesn't look like that.

00:07:52My ring.

00:07:53Jason, give it back to Ms. Lewis.

00:07:55Hey, what are you doing?

00:07:59Laura, let's get you out of here.

00:08:01Now.

00:08:02Hold on a minute, Laura.

00:08:03Who the heck is this man?

00:08:04Have you been sneaking around?

00:08:06It's a lie, ma'am.

00:08:08This is none of your business.

00:08:09Oh, brown dead bodies.

00:08:11You're not going anywhere until I tell you tell us what's going on.

00:08:14We are the Harrisons.

00:08:15You can't just waltz in here and take her.

00:08:18Harrison, compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody.

00:08:21Now go back.

00:08:22What?

00:08:23Are you saying that is Brian Shepard?

00:08:25That's a lie.

00:08:26Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura.

00:08:28You come back here and explain yourself.

00:08:30Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura.

00:08:32What?

00:08:35Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the 100 million deal?

00:08:40Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.

00:08:45I don't feel good about going through the signing event.

00:08:48After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?

00:08:52No.

00:08:54No, the event will proceed.

00:08:57Besides, I'll be there.

00:08:59There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura.

00:09:05Who are you, truly?

00:09:07You'll find out.

00:09:09Mr. Shepard.

00:09:11Um, can you pull up over here, please?

00:09:16Mr. Yates.

00:09:17I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners and we're going to have a meeting.

00:09:25An investment meeting.

00:09:27One week from today.

00:09:29Make sure everyone is there.

00:09:34Because after that meeting, I'm going to reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.

00:09:39Oh, excellent, Miss Lewis.

00:09:40I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.

00:09:43Ben, Harrison.

00:09:46You're going to know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.

00:09:52After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.

00:09:57Only after then, my darling, we can get married.

00:09:59Laura, what are you doing here?

00:10:01Security?

00:10:02Get that woman out of here.

00:10:03We don't need cleaners at this event.

00:10:05Why wouldn't I be here?

00:10:06This is a business event, after all.

00:10:08Business?

00:10:09You wouldn't know business if I hit you on the head.

00:10:11A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey.

00:10:13Just get out.

00:10:14Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for.

00:10:16You should have taken my $100,000 offer.

00:10:18Oh, Ben.

00:10:20Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?

00:10:22Laura, this is really important for me.

00:10:23Do not ruin this, okay?

00:10:25You don't belong here.

00:10:27Just get out!

00:10:29Just get out!

00:10:31Oh, Ben.

00:10:32Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?

00:10:36Laura, this is really important for me.

00:10:37Do not ruin this, okay?

00:10:39You don't belong here.

00:10:41Just get out!

00:10:42Just get out!

00:10:48That's what you get.

00:10:54This contract is mine.

00:10:57To give or take away as I see fit.

00:11:01Don't be ridiculous!

00:11:02This is insane!

00:11:03Who do you think you are?

00:11:05Yeah, put that down.

00:11:06You have no idea what you're doing.

00:11:08Security!

00:11:09She's lost a mind!

00:11:10This is a disaster!

00:11:11Ben.

00:11:13This contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you, but since you clearly don't deserve it...

00:11:18You don't deserve it?

00:11:19You really think ripping up that contract is going to help?

00:11:21You really think ripping up that contract is going to help?

00:11:47You're so silly, Lauren.

00:11:49Oh, please, honey.

00:11:50You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.

00:11:53Security, get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.

00:11:56I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.

00:12:00And after careful consideration, I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working

00:12:07with the Shepherds.

00:12:08You really think that the Shepard group and I could be torn up by something that you've

00:12:12done?

00:12:13You have no authority here.

00:12:14Of course she has the authority.

00:12:19That's the man that Laura went with the other day.

00:12:24What is he doing here?

00:12:26Mr. Shepard?

00:12:27How does he know her?

00:12:28Is that really Brian Shepard?

00:12:30Laura, are you alright?

00:12:32Mr. Shepard, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman.

00:12:37There must be some sort of misunderstanding.

00:12:39There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison.

00:12:42This contract with Shepard group is officially terminated.

00:12:46Effective immediately.

00:12:48Wait a minute.

00:12:49This contract, I thought you said you got it.

00:12:53It's her.

00:12:54She ruined the contract.

00:12:55You are his mistress, aren't you?

00:12:57An affair?

00:12:58She had an affair with that man behind my son's back?

00:13:03Mom, please.

00:13:04It's okay.

00:13:05This man is-

00:13:06Don't touch me.

00:13:07That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone, has an affair, and you just

00:13:11stand there?

00:13:12You're a disgrace.

00:13:13An adulterer.

00:13:14You deserve to be-

00:13:15Shut up.

00:13:16Mr. Shepard, I apologize for this whole mess, but I can assure you, this woman has tricked

00:13:24you.

00:13:25Tricked?

00:13:26Why don't you answer a question yourself, then?

00:13:30What was my name before we got married?

00:13:34Laura Lewis, right?

00:13:36Lewis Group?

00:13:37The Financial Giants?

00:13:39There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.

00:13:43That's crazy.

00:13:45There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name.

00:13:48That's absurd.

00:13:49It's-

00:13:50It's-

00:13:51It's absurd!

00:13:53A high society heirs wouldn't waste their time in Maplewood.

00:13:56Yeah.

00:13:57Yeah, it's a lie.

00:13:58It's a lie.

00:13:59This woman was a waitress when I met her.

00:14:01In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago.

00:14:04She's nothing special.

00:14:06She only married me out of gratitude.

00:14:08I was just a waitress.

00:14:11How convenient for your story, Ben.

00:14:13First time I met her, she was indeed a waitress at the diner.

00:14:17Okay, listen up, everybody.

00:14:18When I met her, I'd only just started my business.

00:14:21Mm-hmm.

00:14:22Now look at me.

00:14:23I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.

00:14:25And look at her.

00:14:27Still just a clear.

00:14:28Mr. Shepherd, that woman is my son's ex-wife.

00:14:32She's doing all this out of spite.

00:14:34She's lying, Mr. Shepherd.

00:14:36She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?

00:14:41Let's make something clear.

00:14:44I was the one behind Harrison Group's success.

00:14:48I used my resources to help my ex-husband, but all he saw me as was the maid.

00:14:55Don't lie.

00:14:56You were never good enough for Ben when you married him.

00:14:59Oops.

00:15:00That roof was built with lies.

00:15:02Kathy, you never respected me.

00:15:05And Ben, dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.

00:15:10And the cheating.

00:15:12I think you're blaming the wrong person.

00:15:15You were not good enough for Ben then, and you're certainly not good enough for him now.

00:15:20If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story, then the truth, Kathy.

00:15:26Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons.

00:15:29From everything.

00:15:35Wait, wait, wait, wait.

00:15:36Laura, you think you can just walk in here and, you know, ruin everything?

00:15:39And then just walk out like nothing happened?

00:15:41I don't think so.

00:15:42You're a cleaner.

00:15:43You're a cleaner that cleans toilets.

00:15:45Nobody cares about you.

00:15:47Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect.

00:15:51I don't need a fancy title or a rich husband to feel important.

00:16:01I think there has been some sort of misunderstanding.

00:16:03I think all jobs are important.

00:16:04Right, Mom?

00:16:05Ben, what are you doing?

00:16:07But I don't think that a janitor should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.

00:16:12A janitor.

00:16:13Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?

00:16:22You did claim to have been the one that secured the deal, weren't you, Miss Smith?

00:16:28Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie.

00:16:30This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you.

00:16:35I... but, well...

00:16:37A lie, you're saying.

00:16:39Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrison Group.

00:16:43But I don't recognize you.

00:16:45Is this true, Miss Smith?

00:16:49Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions.

00:16:52This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.

00:16:56But the contract?

00:16:58I mean, Laura tore it up.

00:17:00So can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?

00:17:04Reprinted, Mr. Harrison.

00:17:06Perhaps you haven't been paying attention without Miss Lewis' involvement.

00:17:11I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company.

00:17:17Today, I want to make it clear.

00:17:20Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.

00:17:28Miss Smith, you lied to us.

00:17:30You destroyed everything.

00:17:32What?

00:17:33No, it's a misunderstanding.

00:17:35I can explain.

00:17:36Lewis?

00:17:37Lewis Family Group?

00:17:39This can't be.

00:17:40Believe what you want, Ben.

00:17:42Lewis Group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.

00:17:47Three of our vice presidents will be here in Maplewood.

00:17:52And I'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am.

00:17:59Everyone, listen to me.

00:18:01Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison.

00:18:06A man who can keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on the contract.

00:18:12Mr. Wade is sober, Mr. Harrison.

00:18:14Everyone here deserves to see the truth.

00:18:17Ms. Lewis, shall we take this conversation elsewhere?

00:18:23Help!

00:18:25Mom!

00:18:26Someone get a doctor!

00:18:27Mom!

00:18:28It seems your night has taken quite the turn, Mr. Shepard.

00:18:40Indeed.

00:18:41Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.

00:18:55What?

00:18:56What now?

00:18:57Mom, this is not all on me.

00:18:59Not on you.

00:19:00I was trying to help.

00:19:03She cheated on you with Shepard.

00:19:05Flaunted their affair.

00:19:07Exactly.

00:19:08And those dresses?

00:19:10Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?

00:19:12Ms. Smith, how could you do this?

00:19:15We trusted you completely.

00:19:17No, no.

00:19:18I got Ben the deal.

00:19:20I had no idea Shepard would fall for Bora.

00:19:24She's a liar.

00:19:25Oh, stop it, Amber.

00:19:27You lied to us just as much as she did.

00:19:30Lied?

00:19:31You're on my side.

00:19:33And anyways, I have a plan.

00:19:35The Shepards are no one special.

00:19:38We can expose Laura in all her lies.

00:19:40Go national.

00:19:41We can make ourselves a household name.

00:19:45Now, if you'll excuse me,

00:19:47I have a very important phone call to you.

00:19:50Thank you so much for tonight, Mr. Shepard.

00:19:57Thank you as well for standing up for me personally.

00:20:00It's alright, Laura.

00:20:01You deserve the credit for all your hard work.

00:20:03Can I ask you something?

00:20:04Do you have any place to stay tonight?

00:20:06Maybe a hotel?

00:20:07Don't...

00:20:08Don't worry about me, Mr. Shepard.

00:20:10I'll be fine.

00:20:11Um...

00:20:12Excuse me, you can just drop me off.

00:20:14Actually, Laura.

00:20:15Actually, Laura.

00:20:16There is something else.

00:20:18Would you consider going out for dinner sometime?

00:20:20Just casually, of course.

00:20:22Mr. Shepard, are you asking me out?

00:20:26Please, call me Brian.

00:20:29And yes, technically you're single now.

00:20:33Yes, that may be true, but going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly proper.

00:20:45Proper?

00:20:46Laura, I don't give a damn about appearances.

00:20:51Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength.

00:20:55Those are qualities I truly admire.

00:20:58So what do you say?

00:21:00Dinner?

00:21:01Just two people getting to know each other.

00:21:09I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard.

00:21:10I actually have another appointment tonight, so I can't...

00:21:14Wait, Laura?

00:21:15Just here is fine.

00:21:19Laura?

00:21:24Laura!

00:21:25Who is it?

00:21:26Laura, wait!

00:21:27Jason, find out who owns that car and do it fast.

00:21:36Ian Lewis, who is this?

00:21:42It's Amber Smith.

00:21:44Mr. Lewis?

00:21:45I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.

00:21:50I don't know who you are, Miss Smith.

00:21:53How did you get this number?

00:21:55Don't worry about that right now.

00:21:57I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis.

00:22:00Someone I know very well.

00:22:03Impersonating my niece?

00:22:06And where is this fake Laura?

00:22:09Right here in Maplewood.

00:22:11And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.

00:22:14Well, what is she doing exactly?

00:22:18And more to the point, what do you want from me?

00:22:23In the next few days, the Lewis Group will hold an investment meeting, right?

00:22:28I want to meet with the Vice Presidents.

00:22:31All will be revealed then.

00:22:33Very well.

00:22:34I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting.

00:22:37But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I...

00:22:40It won't be.

00:22:41Trust me, Mr. Lewis.

00:22:43That little rascal, Laura.

00:22:53I wonder what she's up to now.

00:22:59That car belongs to Mr. Yeats.

00:23:01The Lewis family butler.

00:23:03Oh.

00:23:05The Lewis family?

00:23:07That's interesting.

00:23:09Could she be connected to them somehow?

00:23:12I'm not sure.

00:23:16Brian!

00:23:17There you are.

00:23:18I've missed you.

00:23:19Chloe.

00:23:20What are you up to?

00:23:22Chloe.

00:23:23What are you doing here?

00:23:25What do you mean?

00:23:26Can't I visit the man I love?

00:23:28We ended things for a reason.

00:23:30It was just one teensy mistake.

00:23:33I was...

00:23:34I was a little bit tipsy.

00:23:35Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?

00:23:37Teensy mistake, you said?

00:23:39You cheated on me.

00:23:40Is this your new fling?

00:23:41Ex-divorcey.

00:23:42Used a clean floor.

00:23:43It's quite the catch, you say.

00:23:44Look.

00:23:45My relationship with her is none of your business.

00:23:46And don't you dare talk about her like that.

00:23:47Please.

00:23:48An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman.

00:23:49It's a classic story.

00:23:50That's enough.

00:23:51I've got the hell out of my office.

00:23:52You want to be careful, Brian.

00:23:53Duke Industries still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.

00:23:54If you want Shepherd Group to stay afloat, you ought to be more careful.

00:23:55You've got to be careful.

00:23:56You want to be careful, Brian.

00:23:57Duke Industries still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.

00:24:01If you want Shepherd Group to stay afloat, you ought to be more careful.

00:24:10You want to be careful, Brian. Duke Industries still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.

00:24:16If you want Shepard Group to stay afloat, you ought to be more careful.

00:24:24Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's secrets now.

00:24:31This is it. The Lewis Group vice presidents are on the top floor. Once I'm done speaking

00:24:38with them, I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments. I'll go speak with them

00:24:43first and then I'll introduce you. Well, well, well, look who it is. What a surprise.

00:24:50Did Brian teach you already? That's none of your business. Now move aside, please.

00:24:57Laura, just what do you think you're doing, you street rat? You really think you can just ruin

00:25:02my events again? Haven't you ruined my life enough? Don't you have any shame?

00:25:05If you'll excuse me, I have an important meeting to get to.

00:25:09Oh, the nurse. After everything you've done, you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate

00:25:14them too? Seriously? I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.

00:25:21Oh, that's gold. You really think that they're gonna let you in, Laura? Please, you're no one

00:25:26compared to me. You don't deserve to be here. The only ones who don't belong here are you three.

00:25:34And you, idiot, believing every lie that she tells you. Wake up, Ben.

00:25:40Oh, Laura. Laura, come on. Why do you always pull this on me? I mean, seriously, can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once?

00:25:48I know what this is. So stupid.

00:25:52Oh, shut your trap. Amber spoke directly with the CEO. He invited her to meet with the VPs before the main meeting.

00:26:00Yeah, Amber got me a partnership with the Lewis Group. And unlike some people, I have a real invitation.

00:26:07Well, before you all start celebrating, why don't you take a look at this.

00:26:18Oh, that's rich. You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me. I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Lewis Group.

00:26:26Speaking of Brian, where is he right now? You mean my uncle? Ian, don't be ridiculous. Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself. And besides, this looks fake. She's a liar.

00:26:43This is a personal invitation from Mr. Yates himself. It grants me access to the VIP elevator, which leads straight to the vice presidential suite.

00:26:54She's lying. They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel.

00:27:02Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?

00:27:05Not that I know of.

00:27:07See? She's lying.

00:27:09There you have it, Laura. Even the hotel staff can spot a fake. Go on, get lost before things get worse.

00:27:18Here, take this one. Lead me to the vice presidents.

00:27:22You have no idea what you just did. There will be consequences.

00:27:30Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis that you claim to have,

00:27:35why don't you just ask him to get the two of them an invitation?

00:27:41Security! Security! We need this woman removed immediately. She is harassing me.

00:27:44We're done with your games, Laura. You're just a fraud.

00:27:48Ma'am, place me with you.

00:27:49What?

00:27:50Hold on!

00:27:54Brian Shepard?

00:27:55You think money buys you the right to walk all over people? Well, it doesn't.

00:27:59Yeah. Wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it, huh?

00:28:03What other plans do you have to destroy this time?

00:28:05Get you out?

00:28:07After what you did to Laura, you had it coming.

00:28:09Don't play dumb.

00:28:11We know exactly what's been happening here.

00:28:13How long has this little affair been going on?

00:28:15You've been sleeping with her since she was married to my son.

00:28:18Hold on a second. An affair? You think Laura and I? You people are unbelievable.

00:28:28Mr. Carter, get down here ASAP. We have a situation.

00:28:33What, you think you can just boss the manager around now? Is that it?

00:28:36We'll stick around and watch you crash and burn.

00:28:39Miss Lewis, apologies for the delay. How can I help you this evening?

00:28:42Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly.

00:28:46It seems there's a misunderstanding.

00:28:49These people don't think that I belong here.

00:28:52Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you, this woman is a cleaner.

00:28:55A cleaner? Nonsense.

00:28:57I personally agreed to Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.

00:29:01Exactly.

00:29:03Lewis Group, my company, has some major investments planned here in Maplewood.

00:29:10I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.

00:29:14No, this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground.

00:29:18She's been this way since my son divorced her. She's insane.

00:29:22Actually, I met Laura three years ago at the coffee shop.

00:29:26She helped secure a profitable investment for Shepard Group.

00:29:30No, it's a lie. Mr. Shepard, she's tricking you too.

00:29:34You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them.

00:29:43Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?

00:29:47Wait, is that why you're covering for her? Huh? Because of the affair? Because she slept with you?

00:29:52Excuse me, who are you and how dare you speak to Miss Lewis that way?

00:29:55Enough of this. She's right.

00:29:56That's enough. Heaven will embarrass herself enough.

00:29:59This is Lewis Group property. Behave or I'll call security.

00:30:03But she doesn't even have a VIP entrance access. She shouldn't be here.

00:30:08Since you're having trouble understanding them, let me make it clear.

00:30:12This hotel is owned by the Lewis family. It's mine to come or go as I please.

00:30:25Thank you for stepping in, Ryan. I owe you one. We'll talk about this later.

00:30:31Well, it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision, Mr. Anderson.

00:30:36I owe you two years.

00:30:41I think so.

00:30:43Come in.

00:30:46Excuse me, Vice Presidents.

00:30:49I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch.

00:30:53I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today?

00:30:56Maplewood Branch.

00:30:58Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Miss Smith.

00:31:02Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?

00:31:07Ian Lewis, Mr. Lewis, reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans.

00:31:16Oh, expansion plans? Miss Smith?

00:31:20A decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval.

00:31:24And frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch.

00:31:27But Ian Lewis assured me that-

00:31:31Miss Smith, we have a very important guest arriving soon.

00:31:34Perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff?

00:31:37Maybe I can stay for this guest and offer some local-

00:31:40Miss Smith, we'd like you to leave. If you don't, we'll call security.

00:31:49Hey, stop there. This elevator is a VIP only. Back, please.

00:31:53Of course. My apologies.

00:32:03Laura?

00:32:06Vice Presidents! It's so good to see all of you again.

00:32:10Miss Lewis, it's been too long.

00:32:13Your return is a lifesaver, Miss Lewis.

00:32:16The Lewis Group has floundered under your uncle's, well, shall we say, unconventional leadership.

00:32:21The board are begging you to come back, Miss Lewis.

00:32:26Well, please sit. Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track.

00:32:33We've got a meeting planned, a big one, in just a few days.

00:32:38Local powerhouses and smaller players, too. They'll all be there in one spot.

00:32:43Miss Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith. She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a Maplewood branch for the Lewis Group.

00:32:55For the Lewis Group.

00:32:56She said that, did she? Well, Miss Smith is a liar. There is no Maplewood branch, at least not yet.

00:33:03She lied so blatantly. It was, it's unbelievable.

00:33:07But, don't worry. I found a much more suitable partner.

00:33:13Shepherd Group.

00:33:14Shepherd Group, their rise to a public company has been impressive.

00:33:19Do you have anything to do with that?

00:33:22So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?

00:33:26Oh, don't worry about Amber.

00:33:30I've got plans for her.

00:33:32Miss Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the legend. From us.

00:33:43Cheers.

00:33:44Cheers.

00:33:55No, I'm not leaving. What are you talking about? No, come on.

00:33:57Wait! I'm Amber Smith. I'm the Lewis Group manager of Maplewood branch. What are you doing?

00:34:01These are my guests.

00:34:02Yeah, that's right. Tell them who we are.

00:34:04Yes, we were waiting for Miss Smith.

00:34:08Lewis Group, Maplewood branch. No such thing, ma'am. And frankly, I'm not interested in your act.

00:34:14Of course. Laura! She's probably sleeping with the manager as well. That's how she gets away with everything.

00:34:21You underestimate her, Kathy. She's probably sleeping with all three vice presidents.

00:34:26No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this.

00:34:28Careful with your words. Both of you. Accusations like that can get you in serious trouble.

00:34:37Look who can't even get into a meeting.

00:34:39Whilst I secure three with all the vice presidents.

00:34:42And let's not forget the mystery guests that they're bringing to Maplewood.

00:34:46Looks like she used you and tossed you aside.

00:34:49Used me? Unlike some people. I don't mind being helpful.

00:34:53You're so stupid. She threw you away like yesterday's trash.

00:34:58Don't worry, Brian. You deserve better. And let's not forget, I'm the new Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.

00:35:05Appointed by the CEO of Lewis Group themselves, Ian Lewis.

00:35:10New branch manager, huh? Interesting.

00:35:13Laura Lewis? What are you doing here? Get out of here!

00:35:17You claim to be the mystery guest.

00:35:20Don't play games, Laura.

00:35:22I was formally invited by Lewis Group themselves to the investment meeting.

00:35:26Only the top companies get those.

00:35:29Looks like you're all out of luck.

00:35:31Is that so?

00:35:32Well then, there seems to be a misunderstanding.

00:35:37You see, I'm not sure if you know Miss Smith, but Lewis Group is my company.

00:35:43And I decide who goes to the meetings.

00:35:48Escort them out.

00:35:49What?

00:35:50Their visit is over.

00:35:52Oh, come on. This way, please.

00:35:54I'm not leaving.

00:35:56Move. We're not leaving again. Move.

00:35:58Oh, no, no, no. We're not going now.

00:35:59Okay, go, go, go.

00:36:00This isn't over, Laura. You'll see.

00:36:05Thanks for waiting, then.

00:36:08Laura, I'm glad you're okay.

00:36:12And thank you for defending me. I really appreciate it.

00:36:20Um, are you coming to the meeting?

00:36:24Yes, but it's going to be tricky.

00:36:27Why? I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation.

00:36:37Yes, Laura.

00:36:40There's something you should know.

00:36:42Is... is this about Ben?

00:36:46Because I can assure you that he won't cause any problems.

00:36:49He won't even get past security.

00:36:51He won't even get past security already.

00:36:52Laura.

00:36:54It's not Ben.

00:36:56It's someone else.

00:36:59Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?

00:37:04Yes.

00:37:06Her name is Chloe Duke.

00:37:09She is daughter of the Duke family.

00:37:11She's my ex-fiancee.

00:37:15And, uh, let's say things didn't end so well between us.

00:37:21And...

00:37:23Let's just say we didn't end things so well.

00:37:27And for some reason, she's having a hard time moving on.

00:37:33And...

00:37:35You think that she's gonna cause problems at the meeting?

00:37:40For...

00:37:43Out of...

00:37:45Jealousy?

00:37:47There's a possibility.

00:37:48She's kind of jealous.

00:37:50Well...

00:37:52All the more reason for you to be there.

00:37:55Besides...

00:37:57I'll be there too.

00:38:01It's Laura.

00:38:04Would you consider being a guest at the meeting?

00:38:07What?

00:38:09Are you worried that this Chloe's gonna cause problems for me too?

00:38:12Maybe a little.

00:38:13But mostly...

00:38:15I wanna show them your routine.

00:38:18Well...

00:38:19It's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepard.

00:38:23Laura...

00:38:28I don't care about your past.

00:38:30I just want to be by your side.

00:38:33I think I'm falling for you.

00:38:38Ryan...

00:38:44I...

00:38:45I appreciate your honesty and...

00:38:48Right now...

00:38:49I...

00:38:50I'm just not...

00:38:51I...

00:38:52I just don't really have romance on my mind right now.

00:38:55Just...

00:38:56With everything going on...

00:38:58And...

00:38:59Going on and...

00:39:00It's okay.

00:39:01I just want to be upfront.

00:39:04And if Chloe tries anything...

00:39:06You won't face her alone.

00:39:09There's just...

00:39:12One thing...

00:39:13I do need.

00:39:15What is it?

00:39:17A formal dress.

00:39:18A formal dress.

00:39:31Security!

00:39:32She doesn't belong here.

00:39:34This is a private store.

00:39:35Excuse me.

00:39:37We...

00:39:38Need some assistance.

00:39:39I'm looking for a very particular dress.

00:39:42Wow.

00:39:44It's...

00:39:45Beautiful.

00:39:47It is.

00:39:48I'll try this one off.

00:39:50Don't bother with her.

00:39:51She can't afford anything here.

00:39:53She's just a cleaner.

00:39:54She doesn't deserve to shop here.

00:39:55She has no money.

00:39:59Yeah, exactly.

00:40:00I mean, what are you doing here?

00:40:01Can't you just leave me alone?

00:40:03I wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared.

00:40:06I'm here for retail therapy.

00:40:08Oh, please.

00:40:09This store is for the A-list only.

00:40:12Not some cheapskate like you.

00:40:14Says the woman who barged into my marriage.

00:40:16Hey!

00:40:17Show some respect.

00:40:19Typical Laura.

00:40:20Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.

00:40:24I would have asked you, but without me, I'm sure you're already broke.

00:40:28Oh, please. Come on, we'll take the dress.

00:40:30Sir, this particular dress is not for sale.

00:40:32Uh, what do you mean you don't sell it?

00:40:35I want it.

00:40:37Name your price.

00:40:38It's not about the price, ma'am.

00:40:40This one was custom-made for Miss Lewis, the Lewis Group heiress.

00:40:43The entire brand belongs to her.

00:40:45This beautiful dress is for display purposes only.

00:40:50It wouldn't suit you anyway, Amber.

00:40:52What are you talking about?

00:40:53Of course it would suit her.

00:40:54It'd fit her just fine.

00:40:56And if it wouldn't fit me, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.

00:41:00Well, buying the whole store, allow me to purchase this dress.

00:41:07Oh, please.

00:41:08Don't you know that this store belongs to Lewis Group?

00:41:11We wouldn't sell it to someone like you.

00:41:13Amber, you're not even a branch manager yet.

00:41:16You don't get to speak on behalf of Lewis Group.

00:41:18Could you please tell me more about this dress?

00:41:22Of course.

00:41:23It was custom-made for Laura Lewis, heiress to the Lewis Group Fortune.

00:41:28Hand-stitched in Italy, naturally.

00:41:31And apparently there are many more like it this year.

00:41:34High-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection.

00:41:39Laura, do you like this dress?

00:41:42Of course.

00:41:44It's custom-made for me.

00:41:45I'm just here to take what's already mine.

00:41:48Oh, you can't be serious.

00:41:49There must be millions of Laura Lewis's out there in the world.

00:41:53Fine, fine.

00:41:55If it's not for sale, can't I at least try it on?

00:41:57It would look incredible on me.

00:41:59Miss, this dress is very delicate.

00:42:02If I may be frank, I don't think this would fit you properly.

00:42:07Are you calling me fat?

00:42:09Actually, on a second thought.

00:42:11Why don't we just buy the whole brand?

00:42:13How's that sound?

00:42:14Sir, are you serious?

00:42:16You would just buy the entire brand for one dress?

00:42:20This brand is worth at least 50 million dollars.

00:42:22And to buy it for a waitress?

00:42:25Are you out of your mind?

00:42:27Yes. You see, even if you had the money, they wouldn't sell it to you.

00:42:31Just one second.

00:42:34Yes, this is Brian Shepherd, CEO of Shepherd Group.

00:42:38I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.

00:42:40I'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand.

00:42:46What?

00:42:50Sorry, sir. That brand is not for sale.

00:42:53You see, if we can't have it, neither can you.

00:42:59Mr. Yates, yes, this is Laura Lewis.

00:43:02I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepherd Group.

00:43:09Oh, come on.

00:43:11Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.

00:43:14Exactly. Come on, this is pathetic.

00:43:16You really think this is gonna work? It's sad.

00:43:18Excellent.

00:43:20Thank you, Mr. Yates. That's all.

00:43:21Mr. Yates, that's all.

00:43:28Yes?

00:43:33What?

00:43:35Are you willing to sell me the brand?

00:43:39Awesome. Thank you.

00:43:40Hello?

00:43:45Yes?

00:43:47Wow. Yes, of course.

00:43:50Absolutely.

00:43:54The store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepherd.

00:43:59The Shepherd Group is the new owner.

00:44:01How may I be upstairs today, sir?

00:44:03Well, Laura, I don't know much about pressure.

00:44:06So I would like to give this brand to you.

00:44:09You can't be serious.

00:44:11You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.

00:44:13Don't listen to her, Brian.

00:44:16You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else.

00:44:20You're not welcome here.

00:44:21I want the two of these out of my store.

00:44:27I want the two of these out of my store.

00:44:30Of course.

00:44:33Oh, come on.

00:44:34Sir, ma'am, you're afraid I have to ask you to leave?

00:44:36Well, we're not leaving, okay?

00:44:38Hey, hey, hey!

00:44:40This isn't over, Laura!

00:44:41Could I try the dress on now?

00:44:43Of course, Miss Lewis.

00:44:45You just follow me.

00:44:52Wow.

00:44:54Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.

00:44:57Laura, you look breathtaking in this dress.

00:45:04Brian, why would you do all of this for me?

00:45:10Laura, because you deserve everything beautiful in the world.

00:45:15And that includes this dress.

00:45:19Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?

00:45:22I...

00:45:24I need a moment.

00:45:26Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?

00:45:29Does that mean you could be a yes?

00:45:31Maybe.

00:45:33Hi.

00:45:35Hi.

00:45:37What?

00:45:38What?

00:45:39Well, well, well.

00:45:40Look who decided to join the party.

00:45:41Playing dress-up again, Laura?

00:45:42One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith.

00:45:43And you understand the meaning of this?

00:45:44Maybe.

00:45:45Maybe.

00:45:46Maybe.

00:45:47Maybe.

00:45:49Maybe.

00:45:50Maybe.

00:45:52Hi.

00:45:54Hi.

00:45:56Hi.

00:45:58Hi.

00:45:59Hi.

00:46:00Hi.

00:46:01Hi.

00:46:02Hi.

00:46:03Hi.

00:46:04Hi.

00:46:05Hi.

00:46:06This is Laura, Miss Smith.

00:46:07And you understand the meaning of rude.

00:46:10Are you threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone?

00:46:13This...

00:46:15This gold digger.

00:46:16You know Ben, I really cared about you even after all the horrible things you said to me after

00:46:20our divorce.

00:46:22I know the name of a great psychologist in New York.

00:46:24Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.

00:46:30Enough!

00:46:32I've had enough of this drama.

00:46:33Yeah, me too.

00:46:35Try that again, and you'll regret it.

00:46:38Now, get the hell out of my face.

00:46:40Let's see if you two even make it past the door.

00:46:43Yeah.

00:46:45I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.

00:46:48What? That's impossible.

00:46:51I was invited by the CEO himself.

00:46:56Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group,

00:46:59your name is on the list.

00:47:01Looks like you two won't be getting let in after all.

00:47:04You don't have an invitation.

00:47:06You're just here because of Brian.

00:47:12Let me see this. This doesn't even look real.

00:47:14It's different from mine.

00:47:15Why don't you ask her if it's real?

00:47:20This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.

00:47:25Please, right this way.

00:47:26We can continue this discussion later, if you manage to get in.

00:47:34Sir, Madam, we recommend you leave.

00:47:40There you are! How dare you steal my fiancé!

00:47:45There you are! How dare you steal my fiancé!

00:47:49Looks like another relationship fights the dust, Laura.

00:47:52Looks like stealing men is a habit of yours.

00:47:55Get away from him!

00:47:57He's engaged to me!

00:47:58Hey, hey, hey. Hold your horses, Gwen.

00:48:00That ended a long time ago.

00:48:02Engaged to you.

00:48:04Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian.

00:48:07Your relationship's history.

00:48:11That was just a little tiff.

00:48:12You really think that could tear us apart?

00:48:14Don't you know who I am?

00:48:18Don't pretend like you don't know.

00:48:20Oh, honey.

00:48:21She don't recognize royalty, let alone a duke.

00:48:24She's just a maid, remember?

00:48:26I don't have time for all this drama.

00:48:29Brian?

00:48:31Let's head inside.

00:48:33Brian!

00:48:34How could you choose this cleaner over me?

00:48:38Are you really gonna humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?

00:48:41There's nothing left to say, Gwen.

00:48:43Don't make this a scene.

00:48:44Shall we?

00:48:52You okay, Miss Duke?

00:48:54And you are?

00:48:55Amber Smith.

00:48:57I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.

00:49:00What branch?

00:49:01I've never heard of it.

00:49:02What do you want from me?

00:49:03That Laura!

00:49:05She tore up my invitation.

00:49:06Do you think you can get me inside?

00:49:08What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the problem?

00:49:10Uh, please don't waste my time.

00:49:13I'm just waiting for you to get along.

00:49:14I don't know if it's a couple of new matches for my studio.

00:49:17Before I close my window, I'll leave my window.

00:49:19But as I will take my window I really appreciate if it's a separate one.

00:49:20What is this?

00:49:22Besides, I can't sleep in a room.

00:49:24I can't sleep at home.

00:49:25I'm not alone.

00:49:26If it's a new hotel, I have to chill.

00:49:27I can't sleep in the morning.

00:49:28I can't sleep in the morning.

00:49:29I can sleep in the morning.

00:49:31If I can't have Brian, neither can you. The Duke family has more influence than you think.

00:49:53Chloe, good to see you. I've been expecting you.

00:49:56Uncle Jones, how are you?

00:49:58Good.

00:49:58I need your help with something.

00:50:02What is it? Anything for my little Chloe.

00:50:06It's Brian.

00:50:07Who's that woman? I thought you were...

00:50:10She's a con woman. She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.

00:50:15What? Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?

00:50:21She's pretending to be a Louis to get close to him.

00:50:25What are you planning?

00:50:26I want to destroy Shepard Group.

00:50:33Anyway, I am terribly sorry about Chloe.

00:50:37I had no idea she would be so...

00:50:41intense.

00:50:42What do you mean? You so should have taken her up on her offer. I mean, you guys are just...

00:50:51Power couple.

00:50:52I see what you're doing. Power couple, you say? More like a disaster waiting to happen.

00:51:01Anyway, shall we take a seat?

00:51:04Actually, Brian, my seat is up there.

00:51:10She doesn't deserve to sit there.

00:51:13Excuse me.

00:51:14This is my VIP invitation. I can sit wherever I like.

00:51:20Hey, what do you think you're doing?

00:51:23This is signed by all three VPs of Louis Group.

00:51:26Where did you get this? Who did you have to sleep with?

00:51:31That's enough.

00:51:32This is getting us nowhere.

00:51:35Laura is my guest and I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her.

00:51:43Got it?

00:51:44Mr. Shepard, what do you see in that woman?

00:51:48Miss Duke is a perfect match for you.

00:51:51She's from a good family, beautiful and successful.

00:51:55What more could you ask for?

00:51:57That's a good question. Not much actually. Honesty. That's what I want. And love. Things

00:52:08that clearly Chloe has no idea.

00:52:11I said I was sorry. What more do you want?

00:52:15I've watched Chloe grow up. She's like a daughter to me. I won't allow her to be spoken to like

00:52:22that.

00:52:23One more chance, Brian. Let's forget all this nonsense.

00:52:31Do it, Mr. Shepard. Propose. Right here. Right now.

00:52:36Brian?

00:52:39Is this how the Duke family handles business deals? By forcing a ring on someone?

00:52:47Do it or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.

00:52:53Don't you dare. You're humiliating yourself.

00:53:01How dare you? Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?

00:53:05Yes.

00:53:07I like her.

00:53:10But I can't imagine someone like her interesting in me.

00:53:14The truth is I wouldn't be here where I am today without her.

00:53:21Why would you choose someone like her?

00:53:24Exactly. This woman is trouble. She doesn't belong here. Throw her out.

00:53:29You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me?

00:53:34Interesting turn of events. Perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past.

00:53:40Do you actually think that just because you have the name Laura that you're the missing heiress Laura Lewis?

00:53:47One more chance Brian.

00:53:51You're right, Chloe.

00:53:53Ridiculous. Is that what you've been telling everyone?

00:53:56I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation, but wow. Did I underestimate your foolishness, Chloe?

00:54:07You have no right to talk to Miss Duke like that.

00:54:09That's enough. You don't get to talk here.

00:54:12You got mad, Shepard. You dare to go against Miss Duke.

00:54:15And the same applies to everyone else here. Anyone who insults Laura.

00:54:21Leaves with a black eye.

00:54:23She's willing to defend the Duke for her.

00:54:25What kind of charm does she have?

00:54:27I want to be careful, Brian. Don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the Lewis Group.

00:54:32Are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum?

00:54:36The Lewis Group isn't blacklisting anyone, especially none.

00:54:41Shepard Group.

00:54:46Lewis Group RS? You?

00:54:49Don't make me laugh.

00:54:51Security, remove these two impostors from the premises.

00:54:55Wait, Uncle Jones. Give Brian another chance. Choose, Brian.

00:55:01Me and the future you deserve, or this fraud.

00:55:07Chloe.

00:55:08I have everything that I ever wanted, right here.

00:55:12In a wooden trade of all the power that looks on me, I would.

00:55:16Fine.

00:55:23Short the stock of the Shepard Group.

00:55:24What?

00:55:25You forced my hand, Brian.

00:55:29Now Shepard Group is ruined.

00:55:31The Duke family, they can't be serious.

00:55:34Shepard Group is doomed.

00:55:36Brian, you don't have to do this for me.

00:55:40Laura, I will never let anyone bully you, let alone them.

00:55:46Thank you, Brian, for believing in me, for protecting me.

00:55:55Now it's my turn to protect you.

00:55:58Listen carefully.

00:55:59I need you to protect the Shepard Group stock at all costs.

00:56:11Don't let it drop even one cent.

00:56:15Do you understand?

00:56:17Well, award-winning performance, Laura.

00:56:21But you can't possibly control the stock market.

00:56:24Want to put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?

00:56:28If the Shepard stock holds for the next five minutes,

00:56:38You owe me a public apology.

00:56:46Deal.

00:56:51Well, looks like your five minutes is up.

00:56:56Let's see how the Shepard stock is doing.

00:56:59What the?

00:57:03The Shepard Group stock prices?

00:57:05It's going up!

00:57:07This can't be happening.

00:57:08It must be a coincidence.

00:57:16Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?

00:57:19There was a huge investment.

00:57:20We couldn't compete.

00:57:21Shepard's stock price is being heavily supported.

00:57:25How did you do this?

00:57:27Like I said, Chloe,

00:57:31I'm Laura Lewis.

00:57:34No, you're not. You're just some clean-out.

00:57:36You don't have access to billions.

00:57:38Well,

00:57:40I think it's time for my apology.

00:57:47No.

00:57:49I think it's time for my apology.

00:57:51There is no way I'm apologizing to you.

00:57:53If things were the other way, would you be so quick to forgive me, Chloe?

00:57:58The truth is, everyone here has seen you be a bully, and a coward, and now a sore loser.

00:58:10This is so humiliating for her.

00:58:14How did she manage that?

00:58:16Maybe she really is a Lewis.

00:58:19Apologize to Miss Lewis.

00:58:21Shut up.

00:58:22Don't you dare talk about Miss Duke like that.

00:58:25Don't forget, the Duke family owned half of Maplewood.

00:58:28There you go, Miss Lewis.

00:58:30Let's get out of here.

00:58:32Hold on.

00:58:34This is where I belong.

00:58:37And that is my chair.

00:58:41You can't go there. That is the VIP section.

00:58:45Only those invited by the Lewis Group Vice Presidents get to sit there.

00:58:48Like I said, Chloe, that's my seat.

00:58:58Had a rumor floating around a few days ago.

00:59:02Seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony between her ex and Mr. Shepherd, wasn't it?

00:59:10Are you planning another outburst, Laura?

00:59:13Is this how you charm all your men?

00:59:15Shall we?

00:59:17My pleasure.

00:59:19What are you doing?

00:59:21Let go.

00:59:22It doesn't matter what happened.

00:59:24I choose to stay by Laura's side.

00:59:27Let's go.

00:59:29Don't be absurd.

00:59:30That seat is reserved for a very important guest.

00:59:34Someone so esteemed, even the Vice Presidents have to bow low.

00:59:40And...

00:59:42How?

00:59:43Exactly, Mr. Jones?

00:59:46Are you so sure that I'm not that esteemed guest?

00:59:50Wait, that's Peter Young.

00:59:51Director of Business Affairs at Lewis Group.

00:59:57That's Peter Young.

00:59:59He decides which investments are they?

01:00:00Mr. Young, it's Chloe Duke.

01:00:02Head of Duke Industries.

01:00:03So glad you could join us.

01:00:04Why is everyone standing around?

01:00:06It's her.

01:00:07She's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seat.

01:00:10It's embarrassing.

01:00:12That seat's reserved for the Lewis Group VIP guest.

01:00:15Specifically the family heir.

01:00:17Please get off the stage.

01:00:19Oh yes.

01:00:21Mr. Young, was it?

01:00:23I think I remember you.

01:00:24You manage my family's investments.

01:00:28Don't pretend like you know what's going on.

01:00:31Please get off the stage.

01:00:32That seat's reserved for the Lewis family heir.

01:00:36I need to make one thing crystal clear.

01:00:43I am the heir of the Lewis family.

01:00:48Ask Peter Young.

01:00:51This is the young place.

01:00:53You?

01:00:54The Lewis heir.

01:00:55Don't you know that Miss Lewis is a legend around here?

01:00:58You must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this.

01:01:01Exactly.

01:01:02We ran a background check on her.

01:01:04And it turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the Harrison Group.

01:01:08Before that, a cashier in my family's supermarket.

01:01:11See Brian?

01:01:13This is who you've been chasing after.

01:01:15A liar and a cheat.

01:01:17Security!

01:01:18Get this imposter out of here.

01:01:20Everyone here is a witness.

01:01:22Why would any of you trust Laura?

01:01:25If any of you dares to harm her, you have to go through me first.

01:01:31Brian, she's just a nobody.

01:01:34She's just someone that the Harrison Group ditched.

01:01:37They didn't even want her.

01:01:39What exactly do you see in her?

01:01:40Escort this imposter out of here.

01:01:43Now.

01:01:44Oh Peter.

01:01:53Peter, do you have any idea what you're doing?

01:01:56Mr. Yates.

01:01:58I'm so glad you could join us.

01:02:02Miss Lewis, sorry about the delay.

01:02:05And for all the trouble you've had to put up with.

01:02:07It's no trouble, Mr. Yates.

01:02:10Luckily I haven't been alone.

01:02:11I've had the great company of my very loyal...

01:02:16...friend.

01:02:18Wait a minute.

01:02:19She's Miss Lewis.

01:02:20Is this a joke?

01:02:22Mr. Young, you're new to the Lewis Group.

01:02:24So, I can understand why you wouldn't recognize Miss Lewis.

01:02:28But you listened to lies without checking the facts.

01:02:32And almost called the police.

01:02:35Tell me, Mr. Young, who put you up to this?

01:02:40Was it my uncle, Ian Lewis?

01:02:42I knew it.

01:02:46I knew it.

01:02:50Consider this your...

01:02:52termination.

01:02:54I get it now.

01:02:55This is all an act.

01:02:57Right?

01:02:58Chloe, what are you doing?

01:02:59We still want to work with the Lewis family.

01:03:00Work with them?

01:03:01Are you blind?

01:03:02This woman is clearly having an affair with this old man.

01:03:05That's enough, young lady.

01:03:07You've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis Group.

01:03:12Oh, Chloe.

01:03:14I can't believe we're going through this again.

01:03:16I think you need some professional help.

01:03:19Maybe I could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist.

01:03:22Chloe, that's enough.

01:03:23That's enough.

01:03:24It's ridiculous.

01:03:25If you were really the Lewis family heir, you would have the ring.

01:03:28So why don't you show it to everyone?

01:03:29Show us the ring!

01:03:34Why don't you show that to everyone?

01:03:36Show us the ring!

01:03:38Show us the ring!

01:03:40Who are you to make demands of me?

01:03:43I don't answer to anyone but myself.

01:03:47I don't need any of your validation.

01:03:50Oh, there's a ring.

01:03:58Vice Presidents, I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family.

01:04:02This woman is an imposter.

01:04:04Ms. Lewis, we apologize for the delay.

01:04:07How could you just let that con woman sit there?

01:04:10Get her out of here!

01:04:11This seat was always for Ms. Lewis.

01:04:14She's the special guest we've been waiting for.

01:04:17The investment queen.

01:04:20The real heir to Lewis Group.

01:04:22Laura Lewis.

01:04:24She was a divorced host wife.

01:04:25A janitor.

01:04:26How can she?

01:04:27She can't be.

01:04:28It's a lie, I'm telling you.

01:04:29It's a lie.

01:04:30Do you think we'd lie?

01:04:33We run Lewis Group.

01:04:35Oh, Chloe.

01:04:37You assaulted me earlier.

01:04:38And you came to this meeting to what?

01:04:42Sabotage it.

01:04:44You'll be hearing from our legal team.

01:04:49Is this true, Ms. Duke?

01:04:51Did you try and sabotage this meeting?

01:04:54Yes, it's all true.

01:04:57She fooled us all.

01:04:58The Duke's tricked us to keep Lewis Group out of Maplewood and control everything themselves.

01:05:04I had no idea.

01:05:06But I'm on your side.

01:05:08I can give you everything you need.

01:05:11All the resources in Maplewood.

01:05:13Ms. Lewis, how would you like us to deal with this?

01:05:16An eye for an eye.

01:05:21Since Ms. Duke here loves ruining things, I'll target her precious Duke Industries.

01:05:33I want them bankrupt in ten minutes.

01:05:36You're bluffing.

01:05:38You're nobody.

01:05:39You'll always be a nobody.

01:05:40And you can't touch me.

01:05:41Then consider this a test, Chloe.

01:05:46I didn't need my family's support with Shepard and I certainly don't even know.

01:05:51Chloe, you dug your own grave.

01:05:54You think you can destroy Maplewood's leading family with just the Shepard group?

01:06:00Please.

01:06:02We'll see.

01:06:08Dad?

01:06:09What?

01:06:10Slow down.

01:06:11What are you talking about?

01:06:14No.

01:06:16It's impossible.

01:06:18Chloe, what have you done?

01:06:20Years of hard work.

01:06:21Just draw it in minutes.

01:06:27What did you do?

01:06:29Well, Chloe.

01:06:32Isn't this what you wanted?

01:06:34To give me a little taste of destruction?

01:06:36This is impossible.

01:06:37This is impossible.

01:06:39It's impossible.

01:06:41Chloe, what have you done?

01:06:43The news is everywhere.

01:06:45Shepard's launched a full scale assault on the stock market.

01:06:48They're hammering our shares.

01:06:50Are you sure it's just Shepard's?

01:06:53Yes.

01:06:54Shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato.

01:06:57We could go bankrupt.

01:06:59You've ruined everything.

01:07:00Don't worry, Mr. Duke.

01:07:02When your company does go bankrupt, I'll buy it.

01:07:06At a fire sale price.

01:07:08Your employees won't even be affected.

01:07:10Brilliant.

01:07:12A masterstroke, Miss Lewis.

01:07:14Now, this is my event.

01:07:18Please leave.

01:07:20Brian, I did this for us.

01:07:22Everything I did, I did for us, Brian.

01:07:24Chloe.

01:07:26You need help.

01:07:28These feelings you have for me.

01:07:31It's not love.

01:07:33It's obsession.

01:07:35Enough.

01:07:37If you don't want to ruin everything completely, you'll come with me.

01:07:40Right now.

01:07:42Chloe.

01:07:44Right now.

01:07:46Chloe!

01:07:47What is going on here?

01:07:48Did they finally expose Laura's lies?

01:07:50Shepard Group.

01:07:51They're the new partner that's partnering up with Lewis Group from Maplewood.

01:07:54They're handling all future construction projects.

01:07:56That can't be.

01:07:58What about us?

01:07:59That was our project.

01:08:01Remember, Laura teamed up with Brian.

01:08:02Harrison Group is practically out.

01:08:03We have no chance.

01:08:05We can't give up that easily.

01:08:06Remember, Ian Lewis himself appointed me as General Manager.

01:08:08In a few days, he promised to get a job with him in the morning to have to meet him.

01:08:10What's going on here?

01:08:12We did they finally expose Laura's lies?

01:08:13Shepard Group.

01:08:14Shepard Group.

01:08:15They're the new partner that's partnering up with Lewis Group from Maplewood.

01:08:17They're handling all future construction projects.

01:08:18That can't be.

01:08:19What about us?

01:08:20That was our project.

01:08:21Remember, Laura teamed up with Brian.

01:08:23Harrison Group is practically out.

01:08:25We have no chance.

01:08:26We can't give up that easily.

01:08:27me as general manager in a few days he promised that he would let us meet with a new heir

01:08:32you're right if we could just meet with the new heir we can bypass the shepherds

01:08:36and meet directly with the lewis group we just have to play their little game and see who comes

01:08:41out on top that's right vice presidents allow me to introduce my associate brian shepherd

01:08:52i'm sure mr shepherd finally a pleasure to meet you we've looked into your uh company's financial

01:09:00review very impressive thank you thank you but a large part of that success is next to miss lewis

01:09:10she practically saved me from disaster three times over now brian you can just call me more

01:09:15miss lewis's recommendation is very telling mr shepherd perhaps today clarifies everything

01:09:24mr shepherd this opportunity is gone seize it a woman like laura is not easy to buy

01:09:33thank you for your kind words mr vice president

01:09:35did laura send you to kill me laura hardly i'm ian lewis ceo and rightful heir of the lewis group

01:09:55so you're laura's uncle in the flesh so laura really is your niece yes little laura

01:10:04she just threw away her birthright about two three years ago ran off and married a nobody from

01:10:10maplewood i think he was a harrison now laura's got the vps and mr yates on her side did you hear

01:10:16she's throwing a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover and we can't let that happen

01:10:22can we my dear if you're ian lewis wouldn't you have the family ring well my dear that's where you come

01:10:29in miss duke we need you to relinquish my ring what if i what if i fail my family is already ruined

01:10:38yes you are in a spot of bother i must say but if successful i guarantee that you and the duke

01:10:46family will get back everything you've lost laura's got the vps and brian on her side how can i possibly get

01:10:53the ring there is a way you know that we can make laura relinquish and give up that ring willingly

01:11:03laura my dear welcome uncle ian it's so good to see you

01:11:08laura so good to see you and you it's been too long two three years perhaps how have you been

01:11:20well i've been well uncle ian thank you for asking i see you've been busy keeping lewis group afloat

01:11:28yes indeed somebody had to i mean after you left me with everything to do without a safe pair of hands i

01:11:36hate to think it would have happened to the company actually uncle ian from what i've heard

01:11:43you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions yes minor mistakes minor

01:11:51don't worry uncle ian i won't hold it against you oh good well cheers to you coming back here

01:11:59and the lewis group oh i'm so sorry laura how clumsy of me uh no no worries uncle ian i i'll just go

01:12:12to the restroom and get cleaned up of course right away just down to the left

01:12:18use it wisely oh i will

01:12:41hey laura how's that hello brian your little girlfriend is with me now

01:12:47chloe how in the hell did you get laura's phone let's just say that i have my ways

01:12:54listen chloe don't hurt her please i'll do anything

01:13:03come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs now don't tell anyone if you want her alive

01:13:10well you certainly do have your ways

01:13:19oh thank goodness you've cleared up i am sorry how clumsy and don't forget your phone i retrieved it for

01:13:25you thank you oh lovely to see you again yeah i guess i'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet at the banquet

01:13:33i'll see you then will do looking forward to it

01:13:38laura laura where are you laura laura where are you

01:13:49Laura! Laura, where are you?

01:13:57Gotcha.

01:14:00You weren't expecting that, were you?

01:14:13Finally!

01:14:14Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.

01:14:16What the?

01:14:17Laura, where are you, Laura?

01:14:19Laura?

01:14:20Go shut your mouth.

01:14:22Chloe, what have you done?

01:14:25Are you out of your mind?

01:14:26Out of my mind!

01:14:27You were the one that left me for that tramp and destroyed my life!

01:14:31That's not true.

01:14:32You were the one who messed up!

01:14:34Ryan!

01:14:35Laura!

01:14:38Stay where you are.

01:14:40You better not come alone.

01:14:42You shot this knife, Chloe.

01:14:44This is insane!

01:14:45Insane?

01:14:47I did this for us, Brian!

01:14:49We were meant to be together.

01:14:52Us?

01:14:53You've gone crazy!

01:14:54And you're out of here!

01:14:55Chloe, kidnapping is a very serious event.

01:15:00They're going to lock you up for years!

01:15:02You think I care about jail time?

01:15:05All I care about is tearing you to the farm!

01:15:08You don't deserve him!

01:15:10What have you done?

01:15:11You've destroyed my life!

01:15:14My company, everything!

01:15:17Now I'm going to destroy your life!

01:15:20Forgive me!

01:15:21Your family ring now!

01:15:22Give it to me!

01:15:23Give it to me!

01:15:24This is about the ring!

01:15:26Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this?

01:15:30You know, Chloe, trying to kill me, that's foolish.

01:15:36Because who do you think is going to win?

01:15:39You?

01:15:40That will matter.

01:15:41No matter.

01:15:42Or...

01:15:44Me.

01:15:45Something a little bit more persuasive.

01:15:55Freeze!

01:15:56Don't move anyone!

01:16:00Don't move!

01:16:01You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.

01:16:05Miss Lewis, having fun without me?

01:16:08I'm not hurt.

01:16:12Are you hurt?

01:16:13No, I'm okay.

01:16:17Tell me, Chloe.

01:16:19Who put you up to this, Chloe?

01:16:22Why should I tell you?

01:16:24You're going to kill me anyway!

01:16:26Chloe, I don't have a problem with you.

01:16:28But if you don't talk, your beloved Duke Industries might run into some.

01:16:36Well, I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.

01:16:39So the choice is yours, Chloe.

01:16:42Talk, or face the consequences.

01:16:45Fine.

01:16:46It was Ian Lewis.

01:16:48He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the bank room today.

01:16:53Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?

01:16:56I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.

01:16:59I owe every word, Miss Lewis.

01:17:02Are you ready to play a game, Brian?

01:17:04This is crazy.

01:17:05Are we really sure we can do this?

01:17:06All these big companies here, it's crazy.

01:17:08Absolutely.

01:17:10The Lewis Group is under new leadership.

01:17:12We can talk to the heiress herself.

01:17:14Exactly.

01:17:16We just need to make sure we can do this.

01:17:18All these big companies here, it's crazy.

01:17:20Absolutely.

01:17:22The Lewis Group is under new leadership.

01:17:24We can talk to the heiress herself.

01:17:25Exactly.

01:17:26We just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir.

01:17:30There's Ian Lewis now.

01:17:32You can introduce us.

01:17:33Let's go.

01:17:34Yeah.

01:17:36Hello, Ian Lewis.

01:17:38I'm Amber Smith.

01:17:39We spoke on the phone the other day.

01:17:40This is Ben Harrison from the Harrison Group.

01:17:43How do you do?

01:17:44We're the company that...

01:17:45Yes, I know who you are.

01:17:47Miss Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little drama.

01:17:50Now look, I'm not here for idle chatter.

01:17:52Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

01:17:53Can I ask you all to be seated, please?

01:17:56The moment you've all been waiting for.

01:17:58Tonight marks a new chapter in the life of the Lewis Group.

01:18:02A night where the rightful heir takes their place.

01:18:04Would you please join me in welcoming the heir to the Lewis Group, Miss Laura Lewis?

01:18:06Uh, look, everybody, attention.

01:18:07Attention, please.

01:18:09There's been a recent development of some tragedy.

01:18:14I just got notice from a phone call a couple of minutes ago that Laura has been in a car accident.

01:18:19And, tragically, she hasn't made it. She has not survived.

01:18:43What? Laura Lewis is dead?

01:18:46It doesn't matter now. She's gone.

01:18:48Mr. Lewis, is this new...

01:18:50A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates.

01:18:53But, rest assured, the Lewis Group will continue under my competent leadership.

01:18:59Hold on!

01:19:01Who said that I'm dead?

01:19:04Laura!

01:19:09I don't understand. What's happening?

01:19:12Laura? But, weren't you...

01:19:15My apologies for the delay, everyone.

01:19:19There seems to be some... misunderstanding.

01:19:22Laura, what are you doing here? You gotta stop this. If you upset the Lewis family anymore, we're all doomed.

01:19:27I'll say this once. Back off, then.

01:19:35Thank you for coming, everyone. As I'm sure you know, tonight, I officially reclaim my title as the CEO of Lewis Group.

01:19:48And, perhaps, you could make some room for me. Uncle Ian?

01:19:54Impossible. How are you still alive?

01:19:57Well, clearly I am alive, and well. So, why don't we get this started?

01:20:01No. You're not the rightful heir. You gave that away when you married Ben Harrison.

01:20:09Uncle Ian, is that seriously your archivist that you have, that I got married too quickly?

01:20:14Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago and married a stranger, and left me to work tirelessly, keeping the company together.

01:20:21Uncle Ian, retire. Enjoy your retirement. Lewis Group will be perfectly fine without you.

01:20:29No. There can only be one heir, and that's me. And the rightful heir has possession of this.

01:20:38You think a ring makes an heir? You're even more foolish than I could have ever imagined.

01:20:44Give that back to me. This? Yes.

01:20:49You think some shiny gold thing makes you the heir?

01:20:53Give it back.

01:20:55True leadership is about earning the respect of those around you. Not some stupid ring.

01:21:03Oh, my ring! What have you done? Where is it?

01:21:09My ring! Oh!

01:21:10Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.

01:21:14I'll tell you!

01:21:15Now, let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.

01:21:23Talk.

01:21:25Fine. It was Ian Lewis. He said he'd help drinking the streets if I kept you away from the bankers today.

01:21:31Oh, quite the spectacle, Mr. Lewis. Security, escort him out. And Ian, don't fall over.

01:21:43It's all lies! It's all lies! Fakery! It's fake news!

01:21:46The proof is clear! Get him out of here! Now!

01:21:48I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.

01:21:57Turns out, reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.

01:22:03Luckily, these past few days, I've had Mr. Shepherd by my side.

01:22:09And he has been a great support.

01:22:14Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.

01:22:20I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.

01:22:26Shepherd Group.

01:22:30What? Laura, hold on!

01:22:32This was never my idea. This was all Cathy and Amber's fault. I don't want a divorce.

01:22:37What? Then what are you saying? You came to me first!

01:22:41Classic Ben. Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.

01:22:47Just don't shut Harrison Group out. Just give me another chance.

01:22:51How could I shut you out? I'm just a cleaner, remember?

01:22:54I'm just a useless housewife. I don't have that power.

01:23:00What are you talking about? What? No, come on! Sorry! No, please! No!

01:23:05Um, Mr. Shepherd?

01:23:07Yes, Miss Lewis?

01:23:09I was wondering if...

01:23:12Maybe you wanted to grab dinner. Sometime.

01:23:17On me.

01:23:19Miss Lewis.

01:23:20Miss Lewis.

01:23:22I would love to.

01:23:23I would love to.

01:23:24too.

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