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Laid Off While Pregnant
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00:00Shit! No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
00:12Oh, the system crashed mid-upload!
00:14Half the collection was the wrong season!
00:16Wrong everything!
00:18No!
00:21...48 hours!
00:24Production starts with these botched designs,
00:26we're all dead.
00:28Not just fired, but his head!
00:30Company collapses, our careers are over!
00:33Come out here and talk to us!
00:35We have eight million tied up in this collection!
00:38I have a fashion editor from Moe.
00:40Right now, one word for me, your industry poison!
00:43Enough!
00:58Vic!
00:59Mia, Japanese indigo.
01:03Miranda, call Production Emergency Protocol 7.
01:08Pauline, handle those vultures.
01:15Tell the boss to hold all calls any 28 minutes.
01:1928 minutes? The whole system takes 15 to reboot!
01:2327 now.
01:25Tick-tock.
01:45I'm done. Crisis averted.
01:47I swear to god, you're not human!
01:5027 minutes!
01:51Holy shit!
01:52Pre-orders are flooding in!
01:54This will shatter every record!
01:56Vick! Are you okay?
02:00Just Brax and Hicks, nothing to-
02:09Oh my god, your water broke!
02:14Mom, you were seriously in active labor while saving the entire company?
02:21Multitasking is my superpower pumpkin?
02:23Dad called. He wanted to know if he should come, but I told him that he lost his visiting privileges since he decided that his assistance is more comfortable than ours.
02:42That's my girl.
02:44Well, the company's yours now, Holly, but there's a condition.
02:59We need to slash costs.
03:01Immediately.
03:03Layoffs?
03:07Absent without leave.
03:09Oh, Dad, I know exactly where to start our cuts.
03:12Well, just remember, whoever cleaned up that Milan disaster, they get immunity.
03:19In fact, um, they deserve a promotion.
03:26No way this Victoria Wintour saved the company since she's not even there.
03:34Boss, the Milan collection crisis? A burden. Pre-orders are pouring in.
03:39You, you saved the entire collection? Impressive.
03:43Oh, actually, how about I make you the new creative director? Starting today.
03:48Oh my god, is this really happening?
03:52She's offering me Victoria's job? I can finally get rid of that bitch hanging over my head?
03:58But, Victoria...
03:59Don't worry about her. I'm not useless. I'm going to smack fire.
04:07You know that collection I just rescued, Em?
04:13I hid something in the design. Your initials and now little graces.
04:22Hold them right into the fabric.
04:28And that's going to give him a long runway?
04:32Plus, the bonus from this collection is substantial. Enough for your full tuition of private school.
04:37Mom, you can't have to.
04:39You're going to that private school.
04:41No discussion.
04:44Your sister and I will manage just fine.
04:46This job will keep us afloat.
04:49I love you, Mom.
04:50Holy shit, Holly actually thought I was the one who saved the company?
05:06After all these years in your shadow, Victoria, I'm finally taking what I deserve.
05:20Look, I'm going to fire every single one of them.
05:36What the hell?
05:37Listen up, everyone.
05:39Victoria Wintour is terminated.
05:41Effective immediately.
05:44You can't just do that.
05:46She's in the hospital having her baby.
05:48They're a loss against this.
05:50Vic worked while in labor.
05:52She's the creative backbone of Maison Niveau.
05:55Maternity leave, medical insurance, these preggles are bleeding us dry.
06:01Everything okay here?
06:06Great timing.
06:08Victoria Wintour, you're fired.
06:11Clear out your desk now.
06:18You're Matthew's daughter, aren't you?
06:24I saved this company three times when your father could have made payroll.
06:28How many times?
06:31Well, that's ancient history.
06:35The board wants fresh blood.
06:37And Mia here just saved the entire Milan collection.
06:40What?
06:41I'm the one who...
06:47Mia, you...
06:51Feel that curve?
06:53That's your signature.
06:54That's what makes it Maison Niveau.
07:01How could you?
07:02I taught you everything you know.
07:11I wish things were different, Vic.
07:15I should have thought about your career before getting pregnant.
07:18What happens to my team?
07:24Miranda pulled all-nighters for a month straight working on your father's exclusive collections.
07:32Things got so bad she had to get hair, implants.
07:36Pauline had to cancel her own wedding because of a company meeting at the loo.
07:40These jobs are their lifelines.
07:42Health insurance, paid maternity leave, basic human dignity.
07:45You can't just throw them away.
07:48Well, actually, legally speaking, we can.
07:52No mandated paid maternity leave, no real protection, but hey, that's corporate America for you.
07:58Or we can shift the math.
08:01You sign, they stay, the budget works out.
08:05Think of it as...
08:08Taking one for the team.
08:11Miranda's still drowning in her husband's debts.
08:14And Pauline's sister still needs another surgery.
08:17They can't lose their jobs.
08:23Come on, Vic. You say you care about them.
08:26Prove it.
08:35What?
08:36How to trap you with your house?
08:42Maybe we need to...
08:44...
08:55We need a committee having a little napkin question with him...
09:00Five grand?
09:01Five grand.
09:03That's my severance package after 15 years.
09:06That's what I'm worth to them.
09:21Careful.
09:23I got you.
09:29Vincent?
09:31Vincent Chevalier?
09:33Hi.
09:36High school feels like another lifetime, doesn't it?
09:48So, it's true.
09:52Great Victoria Winter is being shown the door after single-handedly saving Mison LeBeau's Milan collection.
09:58How would you feel about not having to answer to single-minded executives anymore?
10:07Someone with your kind of talent shouldn't be treated like this.
10:11What are you getting at exactly?
10:14I'm talking about you and me.
10:20Partners.
10:21You're genius.
10:23My money.
10:25No corporate BS.
10:26No one holding you back.
10:34I've got a baby to think about now.
10:36And I have an empty corner office with a view and an attached nursery.
10:42Just saying.
10:43Vincent Chevalier, wow.
10:44I didn't expect to see the head of Chauvin, our corporate nemesis strolling into the office.
10:54Got your spine here?
10:55Don't mind me, I'm just giving Victoria your soft landing.
11:04Triple her salary, corner office.
11:07You know, before the vultures at LB or Chanel swoop in.
11:11Mom, so you're dumpster diving now.
11:14Rescuing a washed up single mom with outdated ideas?
11:18Wow, that's an interesting take to have considering you wearing Victoria's designs head to toe.
11:24I mean, the jacket, it's Victoria's spring collection, right?
11:29The earrings, it's Victoria's collaboration with Picardier.
11:31If her work is so far beneath you, maybe you should just strip.
11:38Shit, shit, shit.
11:40What are you talking about?
11:41Victoria designed all of this.
11:49Actually, those were my designs.
11:55What did you just say?
11:56The spring collection.
11:58The Cartier pieces.
11:59I designed them.
12:02Under your supervision, of course, but they came for me.
12:05Oops.
12:06Looks like you've been backing the wrong horse, Vincent.
12:09I thought you were better than this, Mia.
12:14Then explain my signature.
12:16On the original sketch dated six months ago.
12:23So what?
12:24Sketches get past her all the time.
12:26It doesn't prove squat.
12:27Maybe she was your little, what do they call it?
12:31Dress designer?
12:33And the logo?
12:36The EW.
12:37Woven in.
12:39Victoria's signature mark.
12:41It's been on every major piece she's designed for years.
12:44Tell me, explain it.
12:45Make me shut up.
12:46It's funny.
12:47It's funny.
12:48All those pieces from the Milan collection that everyone's losing in their life.
12:56They all have EW and GW someday, too.
12:59Victoria's daughter is Emily Winter.
13:03Her newborn is Grace Winter.
13:04It's just quite a coincidence that those initials should appear in all your designs, Mia.
13:11Is there a special EW and GW in your life, too?
13:15Well, Mia, tell them.
13:17Tell them you designed this.
13:19Tell them you saved Milan.
13:20The logo, it's adapted based on traditional motifs.
13:28You lying little bitch!
13:31That promotion was for saving the company.
13:34Look at the logo again.
13:39It's not EW or GW.
13:43It's actually two Ms.
13:46MM for McMichael, my last name.
13:52See?
13:53One M flipped, one upright.
13:56It's not for Grace or Emily.
13:59It's mine.
14:00That is absolutely ridiculous.
14:04Oh my god, she's right.
14:05It does look more like two Ms.
14:09You manipulated bitch.
14:11You really thought you could steal the credit from my star designer.
14:15You learned well, Mia.
14:18Maybe too well.
14:20You'll regret this.
14:23What?
14:25We don't have to sink to that level.
14:27Okay.
14:28Then let me drive you home, Mary.
14:31My Ferrari's outside.
14:33And I got this.
14:34You shouldn't be carrying it anymore.
14:40Congratulations on your promotion, Mia.
14:44Just take care of Miranda and Pauli, will you?
14:49That's right!
14:50Get the hell out of my company!
14:52Go lead your 401k somewhere else.
14:59Oh, I'm Victoria.
15:02VIP invitation, Paris Fashion Week.
15:07Front row.
15:09I think you'll find it.
15:11Enlightening.
15:12What?
15:13Every pregnant woman fired.
15:22All of us.
15:24Just like that.
15:26No severance.
15:27No warning.
15:28Nothing.
15:29But a box and a security escort.
15:31Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities.
15:36Their termination people weren't practically paid for your sign and bonus my writing star.
15:45Now, about Paris Fashion Week.
15:48Your designs are eagerly weighted.
15:49Should've kept your legs closed.
15:52Oh my god, mom.
15:53This is insane.
15:54I can't believe we're actually here.
15:55Victoria Wintour.
15:57It's a nuclear vic.
15:59Your mom's basically a legend.
16:00You know that, right?
16:01We've been taking bets on where you'll land after Maison Levaux.
16:02Their loss is definitely someone else's jackpot.
16:04Wait.
16:05Maison Levaux?
16:06Well, well, the Queen without her crown graces us with her presence.
16:28Brave of you to show up here.
16:29What's next?
16:30graces us for her presence. Brave of you to show up here. What's next? Applying for retail
16:35jobs at the mall? Leaving so soon? You haven't introduced me to your princess. Has mommy
16:44dearest filled you in on her little career update about getting canned for not cutting
16:48it anymore? Mom, is that true? Don't worry. She'll explain once she figures out how to
16:59keep paying your tuition bills. Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria Winter. Still pretending
17:04she matters. My mom is one of the most talented designers in this entire room. If Ms. Honnable
17:14was putting people like you in charge of the business, then maybe she deserves to crash and
17:19burn. Well, look at that. It seems entitlement runs in the family. Say whatever you want about
17:25me, but leave my daughter out of it. That's got a sting, huh? Exposed as unemployed in front
17:31of your kid who worships you like some kind of hero. But hey, good news. There's a factory
17:36down the street that's always looking for hardworking children. If paying the bills is getting tough,
17:41maybe send her over there. That's enough. That's enough. You've always been a fraud, Victoria.
17:53You never belonged in this world. Look at her. A jobless single mom still pretending she can
17:59afford couture. That dress, it's a cheap knockoff. Wearing fakes to Paris Fashion Week, it's not
18:08just pathetic. It's insulting to everyone here who actually deserves to be here.
18:16What the hell do you think you're doing? Remove that dress. We don't tolerate counterfeits
18:23in this industry. Hey, stop it. Let go of my mom. Now let's see what garbage is really hiding
18:30under that dress. Take your hands off her now. Vincent. You're dismissed. You're all right?
18:52You're right? Jesus Christ, that's Vincent Chevalier. The reclusive billionaire who never shows up
19:04anywhere? What the hell is he doing with Victoria? That knockoff that you're so here to trash her for?
19:12It's Chauvin. It's Chauvin. Book Couture. Winter Collection. Not even released yet. Price tag?
19:23300,000. Wow! You gave her that. That's right. I did. I would give her the entire damn collection
19:33if she wanted it. Oh my god, everyone. Mystery solved. Victoria's bagged herself a sugar daddy.
19:41Mr. Billionaire's not a white knight. He's her walking trust fund.
19:47Victoria's sleeping her weight at the top. It's just so predictably desperate.
19:52You really don't understand real talent, do you? For those of you who don't know me,
20:03I'm Vincent Chevalier, CEO of Jeven. And yes, I have been in love with Victoria Winter since high
20:13school. I have followed your career from a distance for years. Your brilliance, your principles,
20:21your passion. Victoria, there is no one else like you in this entire industry.
20:27Mom, did you know about this? Now, I'm not going to pursue anything until she's ready.
20:34But in the meantime, what I will do is ensure that her incredible talent has the platform that it
20:40deserves. She won't let you down, boss. You're making a complete ass of yourself,
20:48chevalier. She's nothing but a has-been. The show is about to start. Your seats are waiting.
21:00Holy shit. The industry golden boy and the creative powerhouse together? Talk about a power couple.
21:07They could run the entire industry. This isn't over, bitch. Wait till you see what I've prepared for you.
21:18So you seriously been in love with my mom since high school?
21:31Some talents you recognize immediately. Some people too.
21:37Ladies and gentlemen, before we kick off tonight's show, I have an important announcement.
21:47This woman is nothing but a fraud and a thief. She's been stealing designs from my creative director
21:52for years. It's true. She took my work and passed it off as her own. I've slaved away on those designs,
22:02day and night. And Victoria had the nerve to pass them off as her own.
22:12That's just the tip of the iceberg, isn't it, Victoria? Your entire career is based on lies and
22:17manipulation. That's enough, Holly. Everyone thinks you're this creative genius, but I know what you
22:25really are. Your personal life is just as fake as the so-called talent. Did you know she slept with
22:32half the executives in the industry? That's her real design strategy. Stop it, Holly. You're embarrassing
22:39yourself. And those kids she's so proud of? Who knows who their real fathers are. How dare you?
22:50Jenkins, listen, Michaels. It's a disaster in there. There's something wrong with the collection.
22:55It's the fabric. Not now.
22:57The primary fabrics are disintegrating under the lights. The dresses are literally falling apart.
23:10We've only got 50 minutes left until showtime. Is this some kind of sick joke, Maison Laval? Are you
23:14canceling the show because of your incompetence? This is completely unprofessional. I have 10 million
23:21invested in this collection. This is breach of contract. It's actually fixable.
23:31You can't seriously be thinking about helping you backstabbing vultures.
23:37Breaking news from Paris Fashion Week. Maison Laval appears to be imploding underneath new leadership.
23:42Sources say the entire collection may be canceled minutes before showtime.
23:46The question on everyone's mind, is this the end for the once prestigious fashion weeks?
23:55This show doesn't happen. You're personally liable for the breach penalties. We're talking billions, Holly. Billions.
24:16What's this?
24:28Now.
24:30How? The fabric supplier must have sent us defective materials. I can't magically make new dresses in an hour.
24:37You have exactly 30 minutes to make this work. If you don't, those breach penalties are coming out of your pocket.
24:45That's billions of dollars. Then you better figure something out. Because if you don't,
24:51not only are you fired, I'll make sure you never work in fashion again.
25:03Miss Winter, how do you respond to accusations over design theft?
25:11Is there any truth to Holly Jenkins' claims about your personal life?
25:15Please respect Miss Winter's privacy. And for the record, you'll all soon see who the real thief is.
25:23We're gathering evidence as we speak.
25:33What do you want, Mia?
25:53Vic, I really need your help.
25:55Funny way to ask for a favor after that stunt you just pulled.
25:59Look, I know you're furious. I would be too. But think about Miranda and Pauline for a second.
26:07What about them?
26:09Their jobs are on the line with this show. If we tank, they're done. Holly will fire them without a second thought.
26:17Please, if you care about them keeping their jobs, just pull this out.
26:21Miranda and Pauline are responsible for this show.
26:24Yes, absolutely. And they're counting on this being a hit. Please, Vic. Not for me. For them.
26:33I would have expected them to be here in Paris, you know, for such a make or break show.
26:39What exactly happened to them, Mia?
26:44They... they couldn't make it. Holly cut the travel budget.
26:48Is that right? Toria, I know I don't deserve your help. They do.
26:58Fine. I'll help you. But I'm doing this for Miranda and Pauline. Not for you.
27:05Oh, my God. It's Victoria Winter. The nuclear beck.
27:21I need scissors, thread, and fresh lining fabric now.
27:24I need royal fuchsia for the stitching. Regular fuchsia won't work for this fabric.
27:35Does anyone have royal fuchsia thread?
27:41Will this work?
27:48Vincent, how did you...
27:50I figured you might need some supplies, so I had my assistant bring over Joven as emergency kit.
28:00This is perfect, but Joven and Maison Laveau are competitors. Why would you help them?
28:07I'm not helping them. I'm helping you.
28:11I can't ask you to do this without giving me something in return. I have a design I've been saving.
28:18Something special I've never shown anyone. It's yours now.
28:23I don't want your design, Victoria.
28:27Then what do you want?
28:30You.
28:32What?
28:33You're a talent. You're a vision. Come and work as Joven.
28:43I'm in. I'll work for you.
28:46Just like that?
28:48Just like that. Now, let me finish my final job for Maison Laveau.
29:00I wish I was cool. Like the new girl at school.
29:05I regret it. So I'mma get, I'mma get, I'mma get, I'mma get it.
29:10I want me back. Don't ever change.
29:16I'm gonna be proud of my name.
29:18She's doing it in minutes. What would have taken us hours?
29:24Whoa. No wonder they call her the nuclear vic.
29:28It's so fucked up watching her fix my disaster like it's nothing.
29:31The woman I replaced making me look like an amateur.
29:35Learn how to be myself.
29:40Five minutes till showtime. You made it.
29:42Well, do we pull the plug or not?
29:57We're good. Everything's back on track.
30:00See? I knew firing Victoria was the right call. You've got twice your talent.
30:05Yeah, right. This is exactly why I promoted you. You fix this, not make them.
30:20To Victoria, the real hero of the night.
30:35Mom, you're insane. I can't believe you actually fixed that disaster in under an hour.
30:41Couldn't have done it without you.
30:44You know, if you start dating before you work together, it doesn't count as an office romance.
30:54Well, well, still hanging around. I thought you'd be too embarrassed to show your face at the after
30:59party. Fraud.
31:01I'm so glad.
31:02Pauline, why don't you ask the models what happened backstage tonight?
31:06What are you talking about?
31:08Just ask the models. Any of them.
31:12Oh, and Mia. Don't forget about our agreement. About Miranda and Pauline.
31:17I won't.
31:18Two new beginnings at Joven.
31:32Speaking of new beginnings.
31:35Emily's private school application is due next month, right?
31:38Victoria, I want to help with their education.
31:43What? Vincent, that's too much. We barely know each other.
31:48Victoria, I've known you since we were 17.
31:52I remember watching you win that regional competition in that silver dress, the one you made from scratch.
32:03I saw the way your eyes lit up when you talked about changing the fashion world.
32:09You remember that?
32:11I remember everything.
32:14I have followed your career all these years, just hoping that our paths would cross again.
32:22Why didn't you ever reach out?
32:23You were married.
32:27And then you weren't.
32:29And then you were building your career.
32:32Timing just was never right.
32:36Until now.
32:40I have been waiting for 20 years to do this.
33:03I should probably get this.
33:10Mia?
33:18God, I was so right about firing Victoria.
33:21That Milan disaster you turned around? Absolute magic.
33:25And now I have an opportunity that can put you on the map for good.
33:29Sean Gosling needs a tuxedo for the Oscars red carpet.
33:35Sean Gosling? The Sean Gosling?
33:38The very one, three-time Oscar winner, People's Sexiest Man Alive.
33:42And if you play our cards right, the next face of the Maison LeBeau's handswear.
33:47They're taking pitches now.
33:49If he picks yours, this changes everything.
33:52For you, for the brand.
33:55Where it is, Joven's in the running too.
33:58Land this, Vincent and his poor Victoria are done.
34:01Sealed the deal? I'll bump your pay by 20%.
34:09I've got this, Holly. You won't regret it.
34:11God, what am I gonna do? I can't design menswear.
34:22I barely pulled off the woman's with Victoria's help.
34:25Miranda and Felina are gone too. I'm completely on my own.
34:29If Holly bought that, I saved Milan and fixed Paris when it was all Victoria.
34:38Maybe I can squeeze one more miracle over her.
34:41You mentioned Miranda and Pauline. Cut to the chase.
35:02Thanks for meeting me. I know things are complicated between us.
35:05You mentioned Miranda and Pauline. Cut to the chase.
35:13We're pitching for Sean's Oscar tucks. Miranda and Pauline are also-
35:16Miranda's excellent with menswear. She can handle this without me.
35:19Please, wait. There's more to it.
35:21After Paris, Holly needed someone to blame for the fabric disaster.
35:25Miranda and Pauline are on the chopping block. I've been fighting for them.
35:29Are you serious?
35:31Pauline's due any day now. Trust me, I know. This project is our only shot.
35:36If we land it, I can convince Holly to keep them both.
35:40Have you worked with Sean before? No, but I've heard you have.
35:45Ages ago. I did a jacket frame for the Met Gala.
35:49Actually, I was sketching a new tuxedo concept right before I left Maison Malone.
35:53Really? What concept?
35:55What concept?
35:59Well...
36:14Perfect. She's handing everything over without even realizing.
36:17I'll use her design to save my ass and land this project.
36:21Do you still have any of the sketches somewhere?
36:26I do. Actually, I took them with me when I left Maison Laveau.
36:32Wait. Miranda went on maternity leave last week. How exactly is she part of this project?
36:38Well, since she's the best menswear designer we have, Holly's letting her work from home.
36:44Is the company covering her health insurance?
36:48Of course, Vic.
36:50Pauline and Miranda's jobs are on the line here.
36:55You need to be dead. Take all the time you need.
36:59Mia, don't make me regret trusting you. Again.
37:13Pumpkin, I need a quick favor. Remember that tuxedo sketch I was working on before everything went sideways?
37:28The Sean Gosselin one with the black satin lapels?
37:31That's the one. Can you check my home office? It should be in the portfolio marked Men's Formal 2025.
37:37Got it. Grace is napping. It's the perfect timing.
37:42Thanks, sweetie. I just need to double check something about the...
37:48Shoulder. Instruction.
37:52Mom, are you okay?
37:58Miranda? Vic?
38:00Mom! Mom! What's going on?
38:08Emily, I'll call you right back.
38:11Miranda, what happened? Why the hell are you scrubbing toilets?
38:16Bills don't pay themselves.
38:18You met my husband, old child with no paycheck, and now there's a newborn at home.
38:24Mia said you were on maternity leave working remotely on the galsing project.
38:27What? Is that the story she's spinning now?
38:34After you left, she fired every pregnant woman in the company.
38:38No severance, no copper, nothing. Just gone.
38:42That's completely illegal.
38:45Company lawyers said that we all suddenly violated some buried performance clause.
38:50All at once. What are the odds, right?
38:52And Polly, parking night shifts at 24 hours down here.
38:58Her sister medical bills keep piling up.
39:07And Mia knew about all this.
39:08Mia, front row seat when Holly made an announcement.
39:14Didn't even blink.
39:15Too busy admiring her shiny new creative director of the title.
39:21She's been using you and Pauline to manipulate me.
39:24Telling me her job depended on me helping her.
39:27What? That bitch!
39:32This ends now.
39:33Damn it!
39:45Miss Michael, he's just arrived from Milan.
39:48We need approval by noon for them.
39:50Can't you see I'm working on something important?
39:52What are you all looking at? Get back to work!
40:05Victoria would never treat us.
40:09I heard that.
40:10You think Victoria is so perfect?
40:13Then where is she now? Gone.
40:16Now I'm in charge and if anyone has a problem with that, there's the door.
40:19Well, at least you can actually design it.
40:27What the hell is going on here?
40:30Just a great disagreement. Everything's under control.
40:33It's the Gosling page. Tell me you have something presentable.
40:40Of course, I'm just finalizing some details.
40:42Show me.
40:44It's not quite ready.
40:45Now.
40:49This is garbage.
40:54Absolute garbage!
40:55I just need a little more time.
40:57We don't have more time. This is Sean Gosling we're talking about.
41:01If Shou Finn gets this deal instead of us...
41:07What's that?
41:07It's just some inspiration I recorded for the design.
41:18I don't care if you have to sell your soul to the devil.
41:21Get me a winner, design me till morning or pack up your desk by lunch.
41:25I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:38I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:51Right on cue.
42:02Meet that sketch ASAP.
42:04Miranda and Pauline's futures depend on it.
42:08The absolute nerve of this woman.
42:09She'll get her a sketch.
42:14And that's when we spring the trap.
42:29You're early.
42:29Vic, I really need that sketch.
42:32I said I'd help. Not hand over my design.
42:44Holly's all over me about this.
42:46If I don't have something tonight, Miranda and Pauline are toast.
42:52Still lying, Mia. You never learn.
42:54Guess it's payback time.
42:57So, do you want my help or not?
42:59I can walk you through it.
43:00Your design could be just as good.
43:03She's such a snake.
43:06Vic, my stomach is killing me.
43:09Can you run to the pharmacy and get something, please?
43:12Fine.
43:13Don't touch anything.
43:26I'm sorry, Vic.
43:42Survival of the fittest.
43:43I'm sorry.
43:45I'm sorry.
43:51I'm sorry.
43:56You just let her take your work?
43:58She walked out with exactly what I wanted her to have.
44:03You know, boss, we could pitch ourselves.
44:07Go after the same clients.
44:09Show them what real design looks like.
44:12We're not out yet.
44:25Or there's a revolution, bro.
44:32Figure you can use all the backup you can get.
44:35You're welcome, mom.
44:43I want you and your team as your van.
44:48Full creative control.
44:51I'm Miranda.
44:51Your husband's debt, handled.
44:55And every casino in the country has been told he's not welcome.
44:59Mr. Chevalier, I...
45:01I'm Pauline.
45:03Your sister is in good hands.
45:05The best heart surgeon in the country is already prepping for her next surgery.
45:10Mr. Chevalier, thank you.
45:14Don't thank me.
45:15Thank Victoria.
45:17I'm just looking out for the people she believes in.
45:19Mr. Chevalier, I don't even know what to say.
45:25It's about time you all get what you deserve.
45:28Mr. Chevalier, I don't even know what to say.
45:38It's about time you all get what you deserve.
45:41You're welcome.
45:42Mm-hmm.
45:430
45:45Mm-hmm.
45:47Mm-mm.
45:52No, mm-mm.
45:55Mm-hmm.
45:56Mm-hmm.
45:56Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
46:26And you're still here.
46:38Final tweaks.
46:39The pitch goes out tomorrow.
46:44You've got Grace to sleep.
46:49Yeah.
46:51And Emily's almost finished with her algebra.
46:54Maybe new beginnings aren't so scary after all.
47:06We're about to make history.
47:11Maison Laveau sets the bar.
47:13We don't follow trends.
47:15We create them.
47:16Satin black lapels, nod to Mr. Sean Gosling's Met Gala moment, a blend of tradition and boldness.
47:30I think we can all agree Maison Laveau is back on top.
47:33What is that bitch doing here?
47:46Thank you, Mr. Jenkins, for clearing out your best talent.
47:50My company is thriving because of your generosity.
47:55I didn't expect to see you here.
47:58We thought you'd be all tied up with PTA meetings and diaper changes.
48:06Unlike some, I don't need to fire half my staff to feel competent.
48:11You know, Holly, your fresh blood strategies work in wonders.
48:15The office is so empty, it echoes.
48:18And the only thing growing at Maison Laveau is the legal risk.
48:23Pregnant women talk, you know.
48:25Three ex-employees and a rival CEO.
48:28What's next?
48:28A fake sale?
48:31Laugh all you want, Holly.
48:32You're about to see what real teamwork looks like.
48:35And what real loyalty looks like.
48:38Sean, I'm glad you could make it.
48:53We have something very special to show you.
48:58Vic.
49:02I thought you just had a beautiful baby girl you'd never know.
49:06Congratulations.
49:07Thank you, Sean.
49:09It's good to see you.
49:11Let's begin the pitches.
49:14You ready to lose?
49:15You're out of your league.
49:17You should know by now, I don't play by your rules.
49:28First up, Mia McMichael, Maison Laveau.
49:48Next, Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
49:51Beautiful work.
50:02Both themes.
50:03We'll need a few minutes to discuss.
50:09After careful consideration, we're awarding Project 2.
50:20Maison Laveau.
50:21Yes!
50:22Oh my god!
50:23Yes!
50:23Oh my god!
50:24Of course.
50:27This is what you planned all along, wasn't it?
50:30Yes.
50:30What the hell did you people put me in? Are you trying to kill me?
50:44Mr. Gosling has a serious allergy to synthetic silk. Who designed this tuxedo?
50:49Did you even read the brief?
50:53I mean, you must have read the brief. It's not complicated.
50:57It says, no synthetic blend. I mean, it must be some kind of mistake. Perhaps Nia overlooked something.
51:05A mistake? I could have ended up in the emergency room.
51:10Victoria, please, tell these amateurs why you pulled your last design.
51:15I pulled my design because the only fabric left was synthetic. I'd never risk Mr. Gosling's health for a deadline.
51:31And that's why Victoria's the best. She actually pays attention.
51:34After reviewing all the entries, the committee has reached a decision.
51:39The commission goes to Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
51:45Mr. Gosling, it was just a slip-up.
51:48Nia's design was the front runner all along.
51:51That's why they picked her first.
51:52Maybe everyone should see this.
52:03Wait, Nia, did you actually steal Victoria's design?
52:12That's a new low. Even for you.
52:14Maison Laveau will be hearing from my liars.
52:22And so you know, I will be supporting Victoria's case for design theft.
52:29Maison Laveau's reputation is toast.
52:32We're suspending all collaborations.
52:34All collaborations.
52:45Don't even think about trying to land anywhere else.
52:48You're blacklisted.
52:54Victoria, please.
53:05I'll do anything. Please just help me save the company, the brand you built for 15 years.
53:15You made your choices, Holly.
53:17Now you live with them.
53:21You finally went too far.
53:22Sean Gosling's look tonight is a game-changer crafted by the trailblazing team at Joven.
53:33Social media is already calling it the Winter Revolution.
53:36To the best comeback in fashion history.
53:52And to the women who made it happen.
53:55And to the maternity leave that actually means something.
54:01Mom, you might want to see this.
54:04Happy birthday, Victoria.
54:19Happy birthday to you!
54:25Guys, look!
54:28Maison Laveau on the brink?
54:31Scandal pushes fashion giant towards bankruptcy.
54:34Out!
54:35I guess karma has a sense of humor.
54:38It's strange, isn't it?
54:47I gave them everything.
54:49Late nights, weekends, all the best years and they tossed us aside like we were nothing.
54:55Now it's all crashing down. I thought I felt vindicated.
55:00Honestly, it's a weird mix.
55:02Relief, sure, but also a little bit of grief.
55:07Look, who said that our best years are behind us? Look at this!
55:11Jeven pushes for paid leave and parental support across all industries.
55:18Victoria, this is you! You did this!
55:21Here's to a future where women don't have to choose between their families and their careers.
55:29Not just for us, but for every woman who comes after.
55:32Careful, Vincent. You almost forgot the best part.
55:47Victoria Winterer.
55:49Will you marry me?
55:53Will you marry me?
56:04Yes! A thousand times yes!
56:06Wooo!
56:07Wooo!
56:27Best ever!
56:28You came. I thought you'd want to see me like this.
56:48I came because I wanted to hear it from you.
56:52When word got out you left. Clients failed.
56:55The word freaked. Numbers tanked.
56:59I couldn't stop it.
57:01You steered Maison Laveau into this storm, Holly.
57:16I know.
57:18I know.
57:20My father.
57:22The stress gave him a heart attack. He won't even speak to me anymore.
57:28I destroyed everything.
57:30I thought slashing costs would save us, but instead I gutted the company.
57:36I didn't mean for it to end like this.
57:40Maison Laveau isn't dead.
57:43I bought it.
57:44Last week.
57:46The brand.
57:48The archives.
57:49Even the debt.
57:51It's part of Jeven now.
57:53You bought it? Why would you do that?
57:55To make sure that no more women have to suffer because of policies like yours.
58:00You win, Victoria. I hope you do better than I did.
58:08I'll do it differently.
58:11Goodbye, Holly.
58:30Miss Winter, I just, I wanted to thank you. Because of your campaign, my company gave me maternity leave. I can keep working and have my baby. You changed everything. Congratulations. Wishing you and your little one every happiness.
58:55The outfits.
59:05Ready?
59:09Always.
59:21And now, Jovan's new collection.
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