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00:00:00Sir, our stock is being shorted aggressively. We're about to hit the limit down.
00:00:09What the hell is going on here?
00:00:12Half of you came from major investment banks.
00:00:15Our stock is about to crash and you're telling me there's nothing we can do.
00:00:20Sir, this is a coordinated attack from multiple investment funds.
00:00:24They're shorting us simultaneously. There is nothing we can do.
00:00:28Sir, what are our next steps?
00:00:35Well, looks like Shepard Group might be bankrupt by lunch time.
00:00:44Hey, this is a private suggestion.
00:00:46Excuse 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 you.
00:01:05Do I know you?
00:01:09Wait, what are you doing?
00:01:12What are you doing?
00:01:13You can't do this. You're just a cleaner. You can't be messing with our company funds.
00:01:17This is incredible.
00:01:19What's going on?
00:01:21The shorting attempt. It's failing. The price is holding.
00:01:27Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.
00:01:31We met before.
00:01:34They're still cleaning to do Mr. Shepard.
00:01:37Hold on.
00:01:38Tell me.
00:01:39How could I ever repay you for this?
00:01:41If the opportunity ever arises, you could give your next contract for construction to Harrison Group.
00:01:51Jason, can we have five now?
00:02:09Mr. Yates.
00:02:11What? Only two bodyguards this time? You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:17No, ma'am. I just thought you might like discreet today.
00:02:21Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Group.
00:02:26Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:30Ma'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 accept 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.
00:03:05Ma'am, divorce papers. Sign it.
00:03:16Why?
00:03:17You are not worthy of my son anymore.
00:03:20The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now, especially since it's landed a $100 million contract.
00:03:26The Shepherd Group. And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:31The truth is, Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time.
00:03:35I need a wife who reflects my status.
00:03:38I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:42You, a cleaning woman, handing out million-dollar deals.
00:03:46Don't make me laugh.
00:03:50I did! It was my present to Ben for his birthday.
00:03:54I was the one who got Brian Hampton to give Ben that deal.
00:03:58What 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.
00:04:10A small town rich person is royalty.
00:04:12And what qualifications do you have to judge, Miss Cleaner?
00:04:15Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor, doesn't it?
00:04:20Ben?
00:04:23What's going on?
00:04:25Is 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.
00:04:33You just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:36Growing apart?
00:04:38No.
00:04:40No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:43I won't sign.
00:04:47Ha!
00:04:49Money is a motivator, isn't it?
00:04:52Ben?
00:04:54Alright.
00:04:55Here.
00:04:56$100,000.
00:04:57Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:05:00$100,000?
00:05:02I 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.
00:05:11You've never done anything for Ben's success.
00:05:14This is our act of charity to work.
00:05:17Here.
00:05:18A million dollars.
00:05:19Take this.
00:05:20You 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 since none of you respect me.
00:05:35A cleaning lady.
00:05:36A cleaning lady.
00:05:37Threatening us.
00:05:38I'm so scared.
00:05:40Just leave.
00:05:42You already make this house stink.
00:05:43Think how she's gone.
00:05:44Go to written store.
00:05:45Sir.
00:05:46Laura Lewis' information.
00:05:47She's Ben Harrison's wife.
00:05:48No wonder why she wanted us to part with him.
00:05:49Actually sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:05:50Divorce him?
00:05:51Wait a minute.
00:05:52Don't you remember?
00:05:53Don't you remember?
00:05:54Don't you remember?
00:05:55She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:05:57Yeah, she's saved our hiding there.
00:05:58Remember?
00:05:59She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:09Yeah, she saved our hiding there.
00:06:13Remember?
00:06:14Why would Ben Harrison-MG?
00:06:17You don't remember?
00:06:18What?
00:06:19Yes.
00:06:20She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:23Yes.
00:06:24She saved our hiding there.
00:06:26Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?
00:06:34Let's get to the final news.
00:06:38Hey! What are you doing? Let go of me!
00:06:40You attacked Amber! Apologize this instant!
00:06:46Stealing from the Harrisons.
00:06:48We gave you a generous divorce settlement, you refused it, and now you're stealing!
00:06:53She couldn't afford it. You're a thief!
00:07:02That's mine! Give it back!
00:07:04That's enough!
00:07:08Laura, I 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.
00:07:19You see, it's...
00:07:20Who are you? Laura's new squeeze.
00:07:23Excuse me. Do you know who I am?
00:07:25Is this true? You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son? Shame on you!
00:07:30Mr. Shepard, I...
00:07:31For your information, my name is Brian Shepard. I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:36Oh, please. A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:07:41You 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. He doesn't look like that. My ring.
00:07:54Jason, give it back to Ms. Lewis.
00:07:56Oh, hey, what are you doing?
00:07:58Laura, let's get you out of here. Now.
00:08:02Hold on a minute, Laura. Who the heck is this man or have you been sneaking around?
00:08:07It's a lie, ma'am. This is none of your business.
00:08:10All brown dead bodies. You're not going anywhere until that's when you tell us what's going on.
00:08:15We are the Harrisons. You can't just waltz in here and take her.
00:08:19Harrison, compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody. Now go back.
00:08:22What? Are you saying that is Brian Shepard? That's a lie!
00:08:26Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura! You come back here and explain yourself!
00:08:30Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura!
00:08:33Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the 100 million deal?
00:08:41Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.
00:08:45I don't feel good about going through the signing event. After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?
00:08:52No! Um, no. The event will proceed. Besides, I'll be there.
00:09:01There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura.
00:09:06Who are you, truly?
00:09:08You'll find out, Mr. Shepard.
00:09:11Um, can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:17Mr. Gates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners and we're going to have a meeting.
00:09:26An investment meeting, one week from today.
00:09:29Make sure everyone is there.
00:09:35Because after that meeting, I'm going to reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:41Oh, excellent, Ms. Lewis. I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:44Ben Harrison, you'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.
00:10:04Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:07Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:09Security, get that woman out of here. We don't need cleaners at this event.
00:10:14Why wouldn't I be here? This is a business event, after all.
00:10:19Business? You wouldn't know business if it hit you on the head.
00:10:22A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey. Just get out.
00:10:26Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for.
00:10:30You should have taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:32Oh, Ben. Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:36Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:40You don't belong here. Just get out. That's what you get.
00:10:55This contract is mine. To give or take away as I see fit.
00:11:02Don't be ridiculous. This is insane. Who do you think you are?
00:11:05Yeah, put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:08Security, she's lost a mind. This is a disaster.
00:11:12Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you,
00:11:17but since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:38You really think ripping up that contract is gonna help? You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:51Oh, please, honey. You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:54Security, get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:58I was the one that started this deal with the shepherds.
00:12:01And after careful consideration, I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the shepherds.
00:12:10You really think that the shepherd group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:12:14You have no authority here.
00:12:16Of course, she has the authority.
00:12:25That's the man that Laura went with the other day. What is he doing here?
00:12:28Mr. Shepard? How does he know her?
00:12:30Is that really Brian Shepard?
00:12:32Laura, are you alright?
00:12:36Mr. Shepard, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman. There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:41There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison. This contract with Shepard Group is officially terminated. Effective immediately.
00:12:51Wait a minute. This contract, I thought you said you got it.
00:12:54It's her. She ruined the contract. You are his mistress, aren't you?
00:12:59An affair? She had an affair with that man behind my son's back?
00:13:04Mom, please, it's okay. This man is...
00:13:07Don't touch me! That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone, has an affair, and you just stand there?
00:13:14You're a disgrace. An adulterer. You deserve to be arra-
00:13:17Shut up!
00:13:20Mr. Shepard, I apologize for this whole mess, but I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.
00:13:26Tricked? Why don't you answer a question yourself, then?
00:13:32What was my name before we got married?
00:13:36Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:38Lewis Group? The Financial Giants?
00:13:41There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:45That's crazy. There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name. That's absurd.
00:13:51It's... it's... it's absurd! A high society heirs wouldn't waste their time in neighborhood!
00:13:59Yeah, yeah, it's a lie. It's a lie. This woman was a waitress when I met her. In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago.
00:14:06She's nothing special. She only married me out of gratitude.
00:14:10I was just a waitress. How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:14:16First time I met her, she was in need of waitress at the diner.
00:14:19Okay, listen up, everybody. When I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:24Now look at me. I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts. And look at her. Still just a clear.
00:14:31Mr. Shepard, that woman is my son's ex-wife. She's doing all this out of spite.
00:14:37She's lying, Mr. Shepard. She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:42Let's make something clear. I was the one behind Harrison Group's success.
00:14:51I used my resources to help my ex-husband, but all he saw me as was the maid.
00:14:57Don't lie. You were never good enough for Ben when you married him. Oops.
00:15:02That roof was built with lies. Kathy, you never respected me. And Ben? Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own. And the cheating. I think you're blaming the wrong person.
00:15:17You were not good enough for Ben then, and you're certainly not good enough for him now.
00:15:22If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story, then the truth, Kathy. Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons. From everything.
00:15:34Wait, wait, wait, wait. Laura, you think you can just walk in here and, you know, ruin everything? And then just walk out like nothing happened?
00:15:43I don't think so. You're a cleaner. You're a cleaner that cleans toilets. Nobody cares about you.
00:15:49Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect. I don't need a fancy title. Or a rich husband to feel important.
00:16:00I think there's been some sort of misunderstanding. I think all jobs are important. Right, Mom?
00:16:08Ben, what are you doing?
00:16:10But I don't think that a janitor should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.
00:16:15A janitor? Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?
00:16:25You did. Claimed to have been the one that secured the deal. Aren't you, Miss Smith?
00:16:31Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie. This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you. I... but, well...
00:16:40A lie, you say? Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrison Group. But I don't recognize you.
00:16:47Is this true, Miss Smith?
00:16:51Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions. This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.
00:16:58But the contract... I mean, Laura tore it up. So can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?
00:17:06Reprinted, Mr. Harrison. Perhaps you haven't been paying attention without Miss Lewis involved. I wouldn't even consider you partnering with your company.
00:17:20Today, I want to make it clear. Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.
00:17:28Ms. Smith, you lied to us. You destroyed everything.
00:17:35What? No, it's a misunderstanding. I can explain.
00:17:39Lewis? Lewis family group? This can't be.
00:17:43Believe what you want, Ben. Lewis group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.
00:17:50Three of our vice presidents will be here in Maplewood. And I'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am.
00:18:02Everyone, listen to me. Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison.
00:18:09A man who can keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on the contract.
00:18:15It's already sober, Mr. Harrison. Everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:18:23Ms. Lewis, shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:33Help!
00:18:34Mom!
00:18:35Someone get a doctor!
00:18:36Mom!
00:18:37It seems your night has taken quite the turn, Mr. Shepard.
00:18:43Indeed.
00:18:44Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.
00:18:57What? What now?
00:19:00Mom, this is not all on me.
00:19:03Not on you? I was trying to help.
00:19:06She cheated on you with Shepard, flaunted their affair.
00:19:10Exactly.
00:19:11And those dresses? Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:19:16Ms. Smith, how could you do this? We trusted you completely.
00:19:20No, no. I got Ben the deal. I had no idea Shepard would fall for Bora.
00:19:27She's a liar.
00:19:29Oh, stop it, Amber. You lied to us just as much as she did.
00:19:33Lied? You're on my side.
00:19:35And anyways, I have a plan.
00:19:38The Shepards are no one special.
00:19:41We can expose Laura in all her lies. Go national.
00:19:45We can make ourselves a household name.
00:19:48Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a very important phone call to make.
00:19:52Thank you so much for tonight, Mr. Shepard. Thank you as well for standing up for me.
00:20:03It's alright, Laura. You deserve the credit for all your hard work.
00:20:07Can I ask you something? Do you have any place to stay tonight? Maybe a hotel?
00:20:10Don't worry about me, Mr. Shepard. I'll be fine.
00:20:15Excuse me, you can just drop me off.
00:20:17Actually, Laura, actually, Laura, there is something else.
00:20:21Would you consider to go out for dinner sometime? Just casually, of course.
00:20:26Mr. Shepard, are you asking me out?
00:20:30Please, call me Brian.
00:20:33And yes, technically, you're single now.
00:20:36Yes, that may be true, but going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly proper.
00:20:49Proper?
00:20:51Laura, I don't give a damn about appearances.
00:20:55Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength.
00:20:59Those are qualities I truly admire.
00:21:02So what do you say?
00:21:04Dinner?
00:21:06Just two people getting to know each other.
00:21:12I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard.
00:21:13I actually have another appointment tonight, so I can't.
00:21:17Wait, Laura.
00:21:18Just here is fine.
00:21:22Laura?
00:21:27Laura, who is it?
00:21:29Laura, wait!
00:21:30Jason, find out who owns that car and do it fast.
00:21:31Ian Lewis, who is this?
00:21:46It's Amber Smith.
00:21:47Mr. Lewis?
00:21:48I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.
00:21:54I don't know who you are, Ms. Smith. How did you get this number?
00:21:59Don't worry about that right now. I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis. Someone I know very well.
00:22:06Impersonating my niece? And where is this fake Laura?
00:22:13Right here in Maplewood. And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.
00:22:18Well, what is she doing exactly? And more to the point, what do you want from me?
00:22:27In the next few days, the Lewis Group will hold an investment meeting, right?
00:22:32I want to meet with the Vice Presidents. All will be revealed then.
00:22:37Very well. I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting. But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I-
00:22:43It won't be. Trust me, Mr. Lewis. Thank you, Mr.
00:22:53That little rascal, Laura. I wonder what she's up to now.
00:23:02That car belongs to Mr. Yeats, the Lewis family butler.
00:23:07Oh. The Lewis family? That's interesting.
00:23:13Could she be connected to them somehow?
00:23:16I'm not sure.
00:23:19Brian! There you are. I've missed you.
00:23:23Chloe.
00:23:25What are you up to?
00:23:26Chloe, what are you doing here?
00:23:29What do you mean? Can't I visit the man I love?
00:23:32We ended things for a reason.
00:23:34It was just one teensy mistake. I was a little bit tipsy. Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:41Yes.
00:23:42It's a mistake, you said. You cheated on me.
00:23:48Is this your new fling? Ex-divorcey.
00:23:52Used a clean floor. It's quite the catch, you say.
00:23:55Look, my relationship with her is none of your business. And don't you dare talk about her like that.
00:24:03Please. An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman. It's a classic story.
00:24:10That's enough. I've got the hell out of my office.
00:24:13You want to be careful, Brian. Duke Industries still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.
00:24:19If you want Shepard Group to stay afloat, you ought to be more careful.
00:24:23Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's secrets now.
00:24:30This is it. The Lewis Group Vice Presidents are on the top floor. Once I'm done speaking with them, I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments.
00:24:44I'll go speak with them first, and then I'll introduce you.
00:24:49Well, well, well. Look who it is. What a surprise. Did Brian teach you already?
00:24:56That's none of your business. Now, move aside, please.
00:25:00Laura, just what do you think you're doing, you street rat? You really think you can just ruin my events again? Haven't you ruined my life enough?
00:25:07Don't you have any shame?
00:25:08If you'll excuse me, I have an important meeting to get to.
00:25:12Oh, the nerve. After everything you've done, you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?
00:25:19Seriously? I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.
00:25:25Oh, that's gold. You really think that they're gonna let you in, Laura? Please, you're no one compared to me.
00:25:31You don't deserve to be here. The only ones who don't belong here are you three.
00:25:38And you, idiot. Believing every lie that she tells you. Wake up, Ben.
00:25:44Oh, Laura! Laura, come on. Why do you always pull this on me?
00:25:48I mean, seriously, can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once? I know what this is.
00:25:54So stupid.
00:25:56Oh, shut your trap. Amber spoke directly with the CEO. He invited her to meet with the VPs before the main meeting.
00:26:03Yeah. Amber got me a partnership with the Lewis Group.
00:26:07And unlike some people, I have a real invitation.
00:26:11Well, 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.
00:26:30Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?
00:26:33You mean my uncle? Ian, don't be ridiculous.
00:26:38Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself.
00:26:43And besides, this looks fake. She's a liar.
00:26:48This is a personal invitation from Mr. Yates himself.
00:26:53It grants me access to the VIP elevator, which leads straight to the Vice Presidential Suite.
00:26:58She's lying. They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel.
00:27:06Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?
00:27:09Not that I know of.
00:27:11See? She's lying.
00:27:13There you have it, Laura. Even the hotel staff can spot a fake.
00:27:17Go on, get lost before things get worse.
00:27:20Here, take this one. Lead me to the Vice President's. You have no idea what you just did.
00:27:30There will be consequences.
00:27:34Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis that you claim to have, why don't you just ask him to get the two of them an invitation?
00:27:44Security! Security! We need this woman removed immediately. She is harassing me.
00:27:49We're done with your games, Laura. You're just a fraud.
00:27:52Man, place removed me.
00:27:53What?
00:27:54Hold on!
00:27:58Brian Shepard?
00:28:00You think money buys you the right to walk all over people? Well, it doesn't.
00:28:04Yeah. Wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it, huh?
00:28:07What other plans do you have to destroy this time?
00:28:09Get you out? After what you did to Laura, you had it coming.
00:28:13Don't play dumb. We know exactly what's been happening here. How long has this little affair been going on?
00:28:19You've been sleeping with her since she was married to my son.
00:28:22Hold on a second. An affair? You think Laura and I? You people are unbelievable.
00:28:32Mr. Carter, get down here ASAP. We have a situation.
00:28:37What, you think you can just boss the manager around now? Is that it?
00:28:40We'll stick around and watch you crash and burn.
00:28:43Ms. Lewis, apologies for the delay. How can I help you this evening?
00:28:46Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly.
00:28:50It seems there's a misunderstanding.
00:28:53These people don't think that I belong here.
00:28:56Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you, this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:59A cleaner? Nonsense.
00:29:00I personally agreed to Ms. Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:29:05Exactly.
00:29:07Lewis Group, my company, has some major investments planned here in Maplewood.
00:29:14I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.
00:29:17No, this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground.
00:29:22She's been this way since my son divorced her. She's insane.
00:29:25Actually, I met Laura three years ago at the coffee shop.
00:29:29She helped secure a profitable investment for Shepard Group.
00:29:34No, it's a lie. Mr. Shepard, she's tricking you too.
00:29:38You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them.
00:29:48Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?
00:29:51Wait, is that why you're covering for her? Huh? Because of the affair? Because she slept with you?
00:29:56Excuse me. Of course.
00:29:57Who are you and how dare you speak to Ms. Lewis that way?
00:30:00Enough of this. She's right.
00:30:01That's enough. Have you embarrassed yourself enough?
00:30:03This is Lewis Group property. Behave or I'll call security.
00:30:07But she doesn't even have a VIP entrance access. She shouldn't be here.
00:30:12Since you're having trouble understanding Ben, let me make it clear.
00:30:17This hotel is owned by the Lewis family. It's mine to come or go as I please.
00:30:29Thank you for stepping in, Brian. I owe you one. We'll talk about this later.
00:30:35Well, it seems that divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision, Mr. Harrison.
00:30:48Come in!
00:30:50Excuse me, Vice Presidents. I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch.
00:30:57I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today.
00:31:00Maplewood Branch. Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Ms. Smith. Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?
00:31:10Ian Lewis... Mr. Lewis reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans.
00:31:21Expansion plans? Ms. Smith? A decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval. And frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch.
00:31:31But... Ian Lewis assured me that...
00:31:35Ms. Smith, we have a very important guest arriving soon. Perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff.
00:31:41Maybe I can stay for this guest and offer some local...
00:31:44Ms. Smith, we'd like you to leave. If you don't, we'll call security.
00:31:48Hey, stop there. These elevators are VIP only. Back, please.
00:31:58Of course. My apologies.
00:32:06Laura?
00:32:10Vice Presidents! It's so good to see all of you again.
00:32:14Ms. Lewis, it's been too long.
00:32:17Your return is a lifesaver, Ms. Lewis. The Lewis Group has floundered under your uncle's, well, shall we say, unconventional leadership.
00:32:27The board are begging you to come back, Ms. Lewis.
00:32:31Well, please sit. Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track.
00:32:38We've got a meeting planned. A big one. In just a few days.
00:32:42There's local powerhouses and smaller players, too. They'll all be there in one spot.
00:32:49Ms. Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith. She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a Maplewood branch for the Lewis Group.
00:32:59She said that. Did she? Well, Ms. Smith is a liar. There is no Maplewood branch, at least not yet.
00:33:07She lied so blatantly. It's unbelievable.
00:33:11Bob, don't worry. I found a much more suitable partner.
00:33:14Shepard Group. Shepard Group.
00:33:19The rise to a public company has been impressive.
00:33:23Do you have anything to do with that?
00:33:26So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:30Oh, don't worry about Amber. I've got plans for her.
00:33:35Ms. Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the legend from us.
00:33:47Cheers.
00:33:48Cheers.
00:33:49No, I'm not leaving. What are you talking about? No, come on.
00:34:02Wait! I'm Amber Smith. I'm the Lewis Group manager of Maplewood branch. What are you doing? These are my guests.
00:34:07Yeah, that's right. Tell them who we are.
00:34:09Yes, we were waiting for Ms. Smith.
00:34:12Lewis Group Maplewood branch? No such thing, ma'am. And frankly, I'm not interested in your act.
00:34:17Of course. Laura! She's probably sleeping with the manager as well.
00:34:23That's how she gets away with everything.
00:34:25You underestimate her, Kathy. She's probably sleeping with all three vice presidents.
00:34:30No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this.
00:34:33Careful with your words. Both of you. Acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble.
00:34:39Look who can't even get into a meeting. Whilst I secure three with all the vice presidents. And let's not forget the mystery guests that they're bringing to Maplewood.
00:34:50Looks like she used you and tossed you aside.
00:34:53Used me? Unlike some people, I don't mind being helpful.
00:34:57You're so stupid. She threw you away like yesterday's trash.
00:35:02Don't worry, Brian. You deserve better. And let's not forget, I'm the new Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group. Appointed by the CEO of Lewis Group themselves, Ian Lewis.
00:35:14New branch manager, huh? Interesting.
00:35:17Laura Lewis? What are you doing here? Get out of here!
00:35:22You claim to be the mystery guest.
00:35:25Don't play games, Laura. I was formally invited by Lewis Group themselves to the investment meeting. Only the top companies get those. Looks like you're all out of luck.
00:35:36Is that so?
00:35:37Well then, there seems to be a misunderstanding. You see, I'm not sure if you know Miss Smith, but Lewis Group is my company. And I decide who goes to the meetings.
00:35:52Escort them out. Their visit is over.
00:35:56Oh, come on. This way. Please.
00:35:58I'm not leaving.
00:36:00Move. We're not leaving again. Move. Oh, no, no, no. We're not going. Now.
00:36:04This isn't over, Laura. You'll see.
00:36:10Thanks for waiting, Ben.
00:36:13Laura, I'm glad you're okay.
00:36:17And thank you for defending me. I really appreciate it.
00:36:25Um, are you coming to the meeting?
00:36:29Yes, but it's going to be tricky.
00:36:32Why? I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation.
00:36:41Yes, Laura.
00:36:44There's something you should know.
00:36:47Is... is this about Ben?
00:36:51Because I can assure you that he won't cause any problems. He won't even get past security.
00:36:55Laura, it's not Ben. It's someone else.
00:37:02Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?
00:37:05Yes.
00:37:08Her name is Chloe Duke.
00:37:12She is daughter of the Duke family.
00:37:16She's my ex-fiancee.
00:37:19And, uh, let's say things didn't end so well between us.
00:37:23And...
00:37:26Let's just say we didn't end things so well.
00:37:31And for some reason, she's having a hard time moving on.
00:37:36And...
00:37:39You think that she's gonna cause problems at the meeting?
00:37:44For...
00:37:48Out of...
00:37:50Jealousy?
00:37:52There's a possibility. She's kind of jealous.
00:37:55Well...
00:37:57All the more reason for you to be there.
00:38:00Besides...
00:38:02I'll be there too.
00:38:06Laura...
00:38:08Would you consider being my guest at the meeting?
00:38:12What?
00:38:14Are you worried that this Chloe's gonna cause problems for me too?
00:38:17Maybe a little.
00:38:19But mostly...
00:38:21I wanna show them your routine.
00:38:23Well, it's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepard.
00:38:28Laura...
00:38:33I don't care about your best.
00:38:35I just want to be by your side.
00:38:38I think I'm falling for you.
00:38:43Ryan...
00:38:44I...
00:38:50I appreciate your honesty and...
00:38:53Right now...
00:38:54I...
00:38:55I'm just not...
00:38:56I...
00:38:57I just don't really have romance on my mind right now.
00:39:00Just with...
00:39:01With everything going on...
00:39:03And...
00:39:04Going on and...
00:39:05It's okay.
00:39:06I just want to be upfront.
00:39:09And if Gletcher is anything...
00:39:11You won't face her alone.
00:39:12There's just...
00:39:17One thing...
00:39:18I do need.
00:39:20What is it?
00:39:22A formal dress.
00:39:36Ah! Security!
00:39:37She doesn't belong here.
00:39:38This is a private store.
00:39:39Excuse me.
00:39:41We...
00:39:42Need some assistance.
00:39:43I'm looking for...
00:39:44A very particular dress.
00:39:48Wow.
00:39:49It's...
00:39:50Beautiful.
00:39:51It is.
00:39:52I'll try this one off.
00:39:54Don't bother with her.
00:39:55She can't afford anything here.
00:39:57She's just a cleaner.
00:39:58She doesn't deserve to shop here.
00:39:59She has no money.
00:40:00Yeah, exactly.
00:40:01I mean, what are you doing here?
00:40:02Can't you just leave me alone?
00:40:03I wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared.
00:40:04I'm here for retail therapy.
00:40:05Oh, please.
00:40:06This store is for the A-list only.
00:40:07Not some cheapskate like you.
00:40:08Says the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:09Hey!
00:40:10Show some respect.
00:40:11Typical Laura.
00:40:12Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:13I would have asked you, but without me, I'm sure you're already booked.
00:40:14Oh, please.
00:40:15Come on, we'll take the dress.
00:40:16Sir, this particular dress is not for sale.
00:40:17Uh, what do you mean you don't sell it?
00:40:18I want it.
00:40:19Name your price.
00:40:20It's not for sale.
00:40:21It's not for sale.
00:40:22It's not for sale.
00:40:23It's for sale.
00:40:24Oh, please.
00:40:25It's for sale.
00:40:26It's for sale.
00:40:27Oh, please.
00:40:28This store is for the A-list only.
00:40:29Not some cheapskate like you.
00:40:30Says the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:31Hey!
00:40:32Show some respect.
00:40:33Typical Laura.
00:40:34Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:36I would have asked you, but without me, I'm sure you're already booked.
00:40:37It's not for sale.
00:40:38Uh, what do you mean you don't sell it?
00:40:40I want it.
00:40:41Name your price.
00:40:42It's not about the price, ma'am.
00:40:44This one was custom made for Miss Lewis, the Lewis Group heiress.
00:40:48The entire brand belongs to her.
00:40:50This beautiful dress is for display purposes only.
00:40:54It wouldn't suit you anyway, Amber.
00:40:56What are you talking about?
00:40:58Of course it would suit her.
00:40:59It'd fit her just fine.
00:41:00And if it wouldn't fit me, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.
00:41:04Well, buying the whole store, allow me to purchase this dress.
00:41:12Oh please, don't you know that this store belongs to Lewis Group?
00:41:16We wouldn't sell it to someone like you.
00:41:18Amber, you're not even a branch manager yet.
00:41:21You don't get to speak on behalf of Lewis Group.
00:41:23Could you please tell me more about this dress?
00:41:26Of course.
00:41:27Uh, it was custom made for Laura Lewis, heiress to the Lewis Group fortune.
00:41:33And stitched in Italy, naturally.
00:41:36And apparently there are many more like it this year.
00:41:39High-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection.
00:41:44Laura, do you like this dress?
00:41:47Of course.
00:41:48It's custom made for me.
00:41:50I'm just here to take what's already mine.
00:41:53Oh, you can't be serious.
00:41:54There must be millions of Laura Lewis's out there in the world.
00:41:57Fine, fine.
00:41:59If it's not for sale, can't I at least try it on?
00:42:02It would look incredible on me.
00:42:04Miss, this dress is very delicate.
00:42:07If I may be frank, I don't think this would fit you properly.
00:42:11Are you calling me fat?
00:42:13Actually, on a second thought.
00:42:15Why don't we just buy the whole brand?
00:42:18How's that sound?
00:42:19Sir, are you serious?
00:42:20You would just buy the entire brand for one dress?
00:42:24This brand is worth at least 50 million dollars.
00:42:27And to buy it for a waitress?
00:42:30Are you out of your mind?
00:42:32Yes.
00:42:33You see, even if you had the money, they wouldn't sell it to you.
00:42:35Just one second.
00:42:39Yes.
00:42:40This is Brian Shepherd.
00:42:41CEO of Shepherd Group.
00:42:43I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.
00:42:45I'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand.
00:42:51What?
00:42:55Sorry, sir.
00:42:56That brand is not for sale.
00:42:58You see?
00:42:59If we can't have it, neither can you.
00:43:02Mr. Yates.
00:43:05Yes, this is Laura Lewis.
00:43:08I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepherd Group.
00:43:14Oh, come on.
00:43:16Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.
00:43:19Exactly.
00:43:20Come on, this is pathetic.
00:43:21You really think this is going to work?
00:43:22It's sad.
00:43:23Excellent.
00:43:25Thank you, Mr. Yates.
00:43:26That's all.
00:43:33Yes.
00:43:38What?
00:43:40Are you willing to sell me the brand?
00:43:44Awesome.
00:43:49Hello?
00:43:51Yes.
00:43:53Wow.
00:43:54Yes, of course.
00:43:55Absolutely.
00:43:56Mm-hmm.
00:43:58Uh, this store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepherd.
00:44:04The Shepherd Group is the new owner.
00:44:06How may I be upstairs today, sir?
00:44:08Well, Laura, I don't know much about pressure.
00:44:12So I would like to give this brand to you.
00:44:15You can't be serious.
00:44:16You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.
00:44:19Don't listen to her, Brian.
00:44:22You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else.
00:44:25You're not welcome here.
00:44:26I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:33I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:35Of course.
00:44:38Oh, come on.
00:44:39Sir?
00:44:40Ma'am?
00:44:41We're afraid I have to ask you to leave?
00:44:42Well, we're not leaving.
00:44:43Okay?
00:44:44Hey, hey, hey!
00:44:45This isn't over, Laura!
00:44:47Could I try the dress on now?
00:44:49Of course, Miss Lewis.
00:44:50You just follow me.
00:44:57Wow.
00:44:59Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.
00:45:05Laura, you look breath-taking in this dress.
00:45:09Brian, why would you do all of this for me?
00:45:16Laura.
00:45:19Because you deserve everything beautiful in the world.
00:45:23And that includes this dress.
00:45:28Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?
00:45:31I...
00:45:33I need a moment.
00:45:35Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:45:41Does that mean it could be a yes?
00:45:44Maybe.
00:45:50Hi.
00:45:51What?
00:46:04Well, well, well.
00:46:06Look who decided to join the party.
00:46:08Playing dress-up again, Laura?
00:46:10One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith.
00:46:13And you understand the meaning of rude.
00:46:14You threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone?
00:46:18For this.
00:46:19This gold digger.
00:46:21You know, Ben.
00:46:22I really cared about you.
00:46:23Even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:46:27I knew the name of a great psychologist in New York.
00:46:30Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.
00:46:36Enough!
00:46:38I've had enough of this drama.
00:46:39Yeah, me too.
00:46:41Try that again.
00:46:42And you'll regret it.
00:46:44Now get the hell out of my face.
00:46:46Let's see if you two even make it past the door.
00:46:48Yeah.
00:46:51I'm sorry, Miss Smith.
00:46:52But your name's not on the guest list.
00:46:54What?
00:46:55That's impossible.
00:46:57I was invited by the CEO himself.
00:47:02Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group.
00:47:05Your name is on the list.
00:47:06What?
00:47:07Looks like you two won't be getting let in after all.
00:47:10You don't have an invitation.
00:47:12You're just here because of Brian.
00:47:17Let me see this.
00:47:18This doesn't even look real.
00:47:20It's different from mine.
00:47:21Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:47:26This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:47:31Please, right this way.
00:47:33We can continue this discussion later.
00:47:34If you manage to get in.
00:47:40Sir.
00:47:41Madam.
00:47:42We recommend you leave.
00:47:43There you are.
00:47:44How dare you steal my fiancee.
00:47:48There you are.
00:47:49How dare you steal my fiancee.
00:47:51There you are.
00:47:53How dare you steal my fiancee.
00:47:55Looks like another relationship fights the dust, Laura.
00:47:58Looks like stealing men is a hobby of yours.
00:48:00Get away from him.
00:48:03He's engaged to me.
00:48:04Hey, hey, hey.
00:48:05Hold your horses, Gwen.
00:48:07That ended a long time ago.
00:48:09Engaged to you.
00:48:10Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian.
00:48:14Your relationship's history.
00:48:16That was just a little tiff.
00:48:18You really think that could tear us apart?
00:48:21Don't you know who I am?
00:48:24Don't pretend like you don't know.
00:48:26Oh, honey.
00:48:27She don't recognize royalty, let alone a duke.
00:48:30She's just a maid, remember?
00:48:32I don't have time for all this drama.
00:48:33Brian?
00:48:36Let's head inside.
00:48:39Brian!
00:48:40How could you choose this cleaner over me?
00:48:44Are you really going to humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?
00:48:48There's nothing left to say, Gwen.
00:48:49Don't make this a scene.
00:48:51Shall we?
00:48:58You okay, Miss Duke?
00:49:00And you are?
00:49:01Amber Smith.
00:49:03I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:49:06What branch?
00:49:07I've never heard of it.
00:49:08What do you want from me?
00:49:09That Laura!
00:49:11She tore up my invitation.
00:49:13Do you think you can get me inside?
00:49:15What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?
00:49:18Please don't waste my time.
00:49:31If I can't have Brian, neither can you. The Duke family has more influence than you think.
00:49:45Chloe, good to see you. I've been expecting you.
00:49:46Uncle Jones, how are you?
00:49:47Good.
00:49:48I need your help with something.
00:49:49What is it? Anything for my little Chloe.
00:49:51It's Brian.
00:49:52Who's that woman? I thought you were?
00:49:53She's a con woman. She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.
00:49:54What?
00:49:55I can't have Brian. I can't have Brian. Neither can you.
00:49:57The Duke family has more influence than you think.
00:49:59Chloe, good to see you. I've been expecting you.
00:50:02Uncle Jones, how are you?
00:50:04Good.
00:50:06I need your help with something.
00:50:08What is it? Anything for my little Chloe.
00:50:11It's Brian.
00:50:12Who's that woman? I thought you were...
00:50:16She's a con woman. She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.
00:50:21What? Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?
00:50:27Well, she's pretending to be a Louis to get close to him.
00:50:31What are you planning?
00:50:33I want to destroy Shepard Group.
00:50:35Anyway, I am terribly sorry about Chloe.
00:50:43I had no idea she would be so...
00:50:47intense.
00:50:50What do you mean?
00:50:52You so should have taken her up on her offer.
00:50:54I mean, you guys are just...
00:50:57a power couple.
00:51:00I see what you're doing.
00:51:02Power couple, you say?
00:51:03More like a disaster waiting to happen.
00:51:08Anyway, shall we take a seat?
00:51:11Actually, Brian, my seat is...
00:51:15is up there.
00:51:17Really?
00:51:19She doesn't deserve to sit there.
00:51:21Excuse me.
00:51:23This is my VIP invitation.
00:51:25I can sit wherever I like.
00:51:28Hey, what do you think you're doing?
00:51:29This is signed by all three VPs of Louis Group.
00:51:33Where did you get this?
00:51:35Who did you have to sleep with?
00:51:38That's enough.
00:51:40This is getting us nowhere.
00:51:42Laura is my guest.
00:51:44And I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her.
00:51:49Got it?
00:51:50Mr. Shepherd.
00:51:52What do you see in that woman?
00:51:55Miss Duke is a perfect match for you.
00:51:58She's from a good family.
00:52:00Beautiful and successful.
00:52:02What more could you ask for?
00:52:04That's a good question.
00:52:06Not much, actually.
00:52:08Honesty.
00:52:09That's what I want.
00:52:12And love.
00:52:14Things that clearly Chloe has no idea.
00:52:17I said I was sorry.
00:52:19What more do you want?
00:52:21I've watched Chloe grow up.
00:52:23She's like a daughter to me.
00:52:25I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.
00:52:32One more chance, Brian.
00:52:34Let's forget all this nonsense.
00:52:35Do it, Mr. Shepherd.
00:52:38Propose.
00:52:39Right here.
00:52:40Right now.
00:52:42Brian?
00:52:46Is this how the Duke family handles business deals?
00:52:50By forcing a ring on someone?
00:52:53Do it.
00:52:54Or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:53:03There.
00:53:05You humiliate yourself.
00:53:07Dare you?
00:53:08Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:11Yes.
00:53:13I like her.
00:53:16But I can't imagine someone like her interesting in me.
00:53:22The truth is, I wouldn't be here where I am today without her.
00:53:27Why would you choose someone like her?
00:53:30Exactly.
00:53:31This woman is Trevor.
00:53:32She doesn't belong here.
00:53:34Throw her out!
00:53:36You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me?
00:53:40Interesting turn of events.
00:53:43Perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past.
00:53:46Do you actually think that just because you have the name Laura, that you're the missing heiress Laura Lewis?
00:53:56You know what? Maybe you're right, Chloe.
00:53:59How ridiculous. Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:54:03I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation, but wow!
00:54:10Did I underestimate your foolishness, Chloe?
00:54:12You have no right to talk to Miss Duke like that!
00:54:16That's enough!
00:54:17You don't get to talk here!
00:54:19You got mad, Shepard!
00:54:20You dare to go and get to Miss Duke!
00:54:22And the same applies to everyone else here.
00:54:24Anyone who insults Laura.
00:54:26Leave us with a black guy.
00:54:29She's willing to offend the Duke for her.
00:54:31What kind of charm does she have?
00:54:33I want to be careful, Brian.
00:54:35Don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the Lewis Group.
00:54:39Are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum?
00:54:42The Lewis Group isn't blacklisting anyone, especially not the Shepard Group.
00:54:48Lewis Group RS? You? Don't make me laugh!
00:54:58Security! Remove these two impostors from the premises!
00:55:02Wait, Uncle Jones. Give Brian another chance.
00:55:06Choose, Brian.
00:55:08Me and the future you deserve, or this...fraud!
00:55:12Chloe, I have everything I ever wanted, right here.
00:55:19And I wouldn't trade all the power that took so many.
00:55:23Fine.
00:55:29Short the stock of the Shepard Group.
00:55:31What?
00:55:33You forced my hand, Brian.
00:55:36Now Shepard Group is ruined.
00:55:38The Duke family, they can't be serious.
00:55:40Shepard Group is doomed.
00:55:43Brian, you don't have to do this for me.
00:55:46Laura, I will never let anyone bully you.
00:55:51Let alone them.
00:55:53Thank you, Brian, for...
00:55:56for believing in me, for protecting me.
00:56:01Now it's my turn to protect you.
00:56:04Listen carefully.
00:56:05I need you to protect the Shepard Group stock at all costs.
00:56:18Don't let it drop even one cent.
00:56:22Do you understand?
00:56:24Well, award-winning performance, Laura.
00:56:27But you can't possibly control stock.
00:56:31Wanna put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?
00:56:35If...
00:56:37the Shepard stock holds...
00:56:40for the next five minutes...
00:56:44you owe me a public apology.
00:56:47Deal.
00:56:57Well...
00:56:59Looks like your five minutes is up.
00:57:02Let's see how the Shepard stock is doing.
00:57:04What the?
00:57:05The Shepard Group stock prices?
00:57:06It's going up!
00:57:08This can't be happening.
00:57:09It must be a coincidence.
00:57:11Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?
00:57:13There was a huge investment.
00:57:14We couldn't compete.
00:57:15Shepard's stock price is being heavily supported.
00:57:17How did you do this?
00:57:18Like I said, Chloe...
00:57:20I'm...
00:57:21Laura Lewis.
00:57:22No.
00:57:23You're not.
00:57:24You're just some cleaner.
00:57:25You don't have access to billions.
00:57:26No.
00:57:27We couldn't compete. Shepard's top price is being heavily supported.
00:57:32How did you do this?
00:57:34Like I said, Chloe, I'm Laura Lewis.
00:57:40But you're not. You're just some cleaner. You don't have access to billions.
00:57:45Well, I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:49There's no way I'm apologizing to you. If things were the other way, would you be so quick to forgive me?
00:58:04Chloe, the truth is everyone here has seen you be a bully and a coward and now a sore loser.
00:58:17This is so humiliating for her.
00:58:21How did she manage that? Maybe she really is a Lewis.
00:58:25Apologize to Miss Lewis.
00:58:27Shut up. Don't you dare talk about Miss Duke like that.
00:58:31Don't forget, the Duke finally owned half of Maplewood.
00:58:35There you go, Miss Lewis. Let's get out of here.
00:58:39Hold on. This is where I belong.
00:58:44And that is my chair.
00:58:48You can't go there. That is the VIP section.
00:58:51Only those invited by the Lewis Group Vice Presidents get to sit there.
00:58:56Like I said, Chloe, that's my seat.
00:59:00Had a rumor floating around a few days ago. Seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony between her ex and Mr. Shepard, wasn't it?
00:59:17Are you planning another outburst, Laura?
00:59:19Is this how you charm all your men? Shall we?
00:59:23My pleasure.
00:59:25What are you doing?
00:59:27Let go. It doesn't matter what happens. I choose to stay by Laura's side.
00:59:33Let's go.
00:59:35Don't be absurd. That seat is reserved for a very important guest.
00:59:41Someone so esteemed, even the Vice Presidents have to bow low.
00:59:45And how exactly, Mr. Jones? Are you so sure that I'm not that esteemed guest?
00:59:57Wait, that's Peter Young, Director of Business Affairs at Lewis Group.
01:00:00Ask Peter Young. He decides which...
01:00:06Mr. Young, it's Chloe Duke, Head of Duke Industries. So glad you could join us.
01:00:11Why is everyone standing around?
01:00:12It's her. She's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seat. It's embarrassing.
01:00:18That seat's reserved for the Lewis Group VIP guest. Specifically the family heir. Please get off the stage.
01:00:25Oh yes. Mr. Young, was it? I think I remember you. You manage my family's investments.
01:00:35Don't pretend like you know what's going on.
01:00:38Please get off the stage. That seat's reserved for the Lewis family heir.
01:00:43I need to make one thing crystal clear.
01:00:47I am the heir of the Lewis family.
01:00:58This is ridiculous. You, the Lewis heir. Don't you know that Miss Lewis is a legend around here?
01:01:05You must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this.
01:01:08Exactly. We ran a background check on her and it turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the Harrison Group.
01:01:15Before that, I could see her in my family's supermarket.
01:01:19See Brian? This is who you've been chasing after. A liar and a cheat.
01:01:24Security! Get this imposter out of here. And everyone here is a witness.
01:01:29Why would any of you trust Laura? If any of you dares to harm her, you have to go through me first.
01:01:38Brian, she's just a nobody. She's just someone that the Harrison Group ditched. They didn't even want her. What exactly do you see in her?
01:01:47Escort this imposter out of here. Now!
01:01:51Oh Peter.
01:01:52Peter. Do you have any idea what you're doing?
01:02:03Mr. Yates. I'm so glad you could join us.
01:02:09Miss Lewis. Sorry about the delay. And for all the trouble you've had to put up with.
01:02:14It's no trouble, Mr. Yates. Luckily I haven't been alone. I've had the great company of my very loyal... friend.
01:02:25Wait a minute. She's Miss Lewis. Is this a joke?
01:02:29Mr. Young, you're new to the Lewis Group, so I can understand why you wouldn't recognize Miss Lewis.
01:02:36But you listened to lies without checking the facts. And almost called the police.
01:02:43Tell me, Mr. Young, who put you up to this?
01:02:48Was it my uncle, Ian Lewis?
01:02:53I knew it.
01:02:55I knew it.
01:02:58Consider this your... termination.
01:03:01I get it now. This is all an act. Right?
01:03:05But, Chloe, what are you doing? We still want to work with the Lewis family.
01:03:08Work with them? Are you blind? This woman is clearly having an affair with this old man.
01:03:13That's enough, young lady. You've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis Group.
01:03:20Oh, Chloe. I can't believe we're going through this again.
01:03:23I think you need some professional help. Maybe I could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist.
01:03:29Chloe, that's enough.
01:03:31It's ridiculous. If you were really the Lewis family heir, you would have the ring.
01:03:35So why don't you show it to everyone?
01:03:37Show us the ring!
01:03:38Show us the ring!
01:03:39Show us the ring!
01:03:40Show us the ring!
01:03:42Show us the ring!
01:03:43Show us the ring!
01:03:44Show us the ring!
01:03:45Show us the ring!
01:03:46Show us the ring!
01:03:47Show us the ring!
01:03:48Who...are you to make demands of me?
01:03:50I don't answer to anyone but myself.
01:03:53I don't need...any...of your validation.
01:03:58Oh, there's a ring.
01:04:05Vice Presidents, I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family.
01:04:09This woman is an imposter.
01:04:11Miss Lewis, we apologize for the delay.
01:04:15How could you just let that con woman sit there?
01:04:17Get her out of here!
01:04:18This seat was always for Miss Lewis.
01:04:22She's the special guest we've been waiting for.
01:04:24The investment queen, the real heir to Lewis Group, Laura Lewis.
01:04:31She was a divorced host wife, a janitor.
01:04:34How can she?
01:04:35She can't be.
01:04:36It's a lie, I'm telling you.
01:04:37It's a lie.
01:04:38Do you think we'd lie?
01:04:40We run Lewis Group.
01:04:42Oh, Chloe, you assaulted me earlier.
01:04:47And you came to this meeting to what?
01:04:50Sabotage it.
01:04:52You'll be hearing from our legal team.
01:04:54Is this true, Miss Duke?
01:04:59Did you try and sabotage this meeting?
01:05:03Yes, it's all true.
01:05:05She fooled us all.
01:05:06The Duke's tricked us to keep Lewis Group out of Maplewoods and control everything themselves.
01:05:12I have no idea.
01:05:14But I'm on your side.
01:05:15I can give you everything you need.
01:05:18All the resources in Maplewood.
01:05:20Miss Lewis, how would you like us to deal with this?
01:05:25An eye for an eye.
01:05:27Since Miss Duke here loves ruining things, I'll target her precious Duke Industries.
01:05:41I want them bankrupt in ten minutes.
01:05:43You're bluffing.
01:05:46You're nobody.
01:05:47You'll always be a nobody.
01:05:48And you can't touch me.
01:05:50Then consider this a test, Chloe.
01:05:54I didn't need my family's support with Shepard, and I certainly don't even know.
01:05:59Chloe, you dug your own grave.
01:06:01You think you can destroy Maplewood's leading family with just the Shepard group?
01:06:07Please.
01:06:10We'll see.
01:06:16Dad?
01:06:18Slow down.
01:06:19What are you talking about?
01:06:22No.
01:06:24It's impossible.
01:06:26Chloe, what have you done?
01:06:28Years of hard work.
01:06:29Just draw it in minutes.
01:06:31What did you do?
01:06:37Well, Chloe, isn't this what you wanted?
01:06:41To give me a little taste of destruction?
01:06:44This is impossible.
01:06:46It's impossible.
01:06:48Chloe, what have you done?
01:06:51The news is everywhere.
01:06:53Shepard's launched a full-scale sub on the stock market.
01:06:56They're hammering our shares.
01:06:58Are you sure it's just Shepard's?
01:07:00Yes!
01:07:00Shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato.
01:07:05We could go bankrupt.
01:07:07You've ruined everything!
01:07:08Don't worry, Mr. Duke.
01:07:10When your company does go bankrupt, I'll buy it.
01:07:14At a fire sale price.
01:07:15Your employees won't even be affected.
01:07:17Brilliant.
01:07:18A masterstroke, Ms. Lewis.
01:07:20Now, this is my event.
01:07:26Please leave.
01:07:27Brian, I did this for us.
01:07:29Everything I did, I did for us, Brian.
01:07:34Chloe, you need help.
01:07:37These feelings you have for me, it's not love.
01:07:40It's obsession.
01:07:43Enough.
01:07:45If you don't want to ruin everything completely, you'll come with me right now.
01:07:50No.
01:07:51Right now.
01:07:52No.
01:07:52No.
01:07:53No.
01:07:53No.
01:07:54No.
01:07:54No.
01:07:58No.
01:07:59No.
01:08:00No.
01:08:00No.
01:08:00No.
01:08:00No.
01:08:01No.
01:08:01No.
01:08:01No.
01:08:02No.
01:08:02No.
01:08:03No.
01:08:03What is going on here?
01:08:11Did they finally expose Laura's lies?
01:08:13Shepard Group.
01:08:15They're the new partner that's partnering up with Lewis Group for Maplewood.
01:08:19They're handling all future construction projects.
01:08:21That can't be.
01:08:23What about us?
01:08:23That was our project.
01:08:25Remember, Laura teamed up with Brian.
01:08:27Harrison Group is practically out.
01:08:29We have no chance.
01:08:30We can't give up that easily.
01:08:32Remember.
01:08:34Ian Lewis himself appointed me as general manager.
01:08:36In a few days, he promised that he would let us meet with a new heir.
01:08:40You're right.
01:08:41If we can just meet with a new heir, we can bypass the Shepards and meet directly with
01:08:45the Lewis Group.
01:08:46We just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top.
01:08:51That's right.
01:08:55Vice Presidents, allow me to introduce my associate, Brian Shepard.
01:09:01I'm sure I've met you before.
01:09:03Mr. Shepard, it's finally a pleasure to meet you.
01:09:06We've looked into your company's financial review.
01:09:09Very impressive.
01:09:12Thank you, but a large part of the success is thanks to Ms. Lewis.
01:09:17She practically saved me from disaster three times over now.
01:09:22Brian, you can just call me Laura.
01:09:24Ms. Lewis' recommendation is very telling, Mr. Shepard.
01:09:30Perhaps today clarifies everything.
01:09:32Mr. Shepard, this opportunity is going.
01:09:36Seize it.
01:09:37A woman like Laura is not easy to find.
01:09:41Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Vice President.
01:09:43Did Laura send you to kill me?
01:09:54Laura?
01:09:55Hardly.
01:09:56I'm Ian Lewis, CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group.
01:10:03So you're Laura's uncle?
01:10:05In the flesh.
01:10:06So Laura really is your niece?
01:10:10Yes, little Laura.
01:10:13She just threw away her birthright about two, three years ago.
01:10:17Ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood.
01:10:20I think he was a Harrison.
01:10:21Now Laura's got the VPs and Mr. Yates on her side.
01:10:25Did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover?
01:10:28And we can't let that happen, can we, my dear?
01:10:32If you're Ian Lewis, wouldn't you have the family ring?
01:10:35Well, my dear, that's where you come in, Miss Duke.
01:10:39We need you to relinquish my ring.
01:10:43What if I fail?
01:10:44My family is already ruined.
01:10:47Yes, you are in a spot of bother, I must say.
01:10:50But if successful, I guarantee that you and the Duke family will get back everything you've lost.
01:10:57Laura's got the VPs and Brian on her side.
01:11:00How can I possibly get the ring?
01:11:02There is a way, you know, that we can make Laura relinquish and give up that ring willingly.
01:11:11Laura, my dear, welcome.
01:11:14Uncle Ian, it's so good to see you.
01:11:21Laura.
01:11:22So good to see you.
01:11:23And you, it's been too long.
01:11:26Two, three years, perhaps.
01:11:28How have you been?
01:11:29I've been well, Uncle Ian.
01:11:32Thank you for asking.
01:11:34I see you've been busy keeping Lewis' group afloat.
01:11:37Yes.
01:11:38It's been easy.
01:11:39Indeed.
01:11:40Somebody had to.
01:11:41I mean, after you left me with everything to do, without a safe pair of hands,
01:11:45I hate to think what would have happened to the company.
01:11:47Actually, Uncle Ian, from what I've heard, you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions.
01:11:57Yes.
01:11:58Minor mistakes.
01:11:59Minor.
01:12:00Don't worry, Uncle Ian.
01:12:01I won't hold it against you.
01:12:03Oh, good.
01:12:05Well, cheers to you coming back here.
01:12:08And the Lewis group.
01:12:10Oh, I'm so sorry, Laura.
01:12:15How clumsy of me.
01:12:17Uh, no, no worries.
01:12:18Uncle Ian, I, I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up.
01:12:23Of course.
01:12:25Right away, just down to the left.
01:12:33Use it wisely.
01:12:35Oh, I will.
01:12:35Well, I will.
01:12:40Hey, Laura.
01:12:52How's that?
01:12:53Hello, Brian.
01:12:54Your little girlfriend is with me now.
01:12:56Chloe.
01:12:58How in the hell did you get Laura's phone?
01:13:01Let's just say that I have my ways.
01:13:03Listen, Chloe.
01:13:06Don't hurt her.
01:13:07Please.
01:13:08I'll do anything.
01:13:10Come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs.
01:13:15Now.
01:13:17Don't tell anyone if you want her alive.
01:13:22Well, you certainly do have your ways.
01:13:28Oh, thank goodness you've cleared up.
01:13:30I am sorry.
01:13:31How clumsy.
01:13:32And don't forget your phone.
01:13:33I retrieved it for you.
01:13:35Oh, Laura.
01:13:36Lovely to see you again.
01:13:37Yeah.
01:13:38I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet.
01:13:41At the banquet.
01:13:44I'll see you then.
01:13:45Will do.
01:13:46Looking forward to it.
01:13:50Laura!
01:13:51Laura!
01:13:52Where are you?
01:13:53Laura!
01:13:55Laura!
01:13:56Where are you?
01:13:58Laura!
01:13:59Laura, where are you?
01:14:01Laura!
01:14:01Oh!
01:14:02I got you.
01:14:07You weren't expecting that, were you?
01:14:11Finally.
01:14:18Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.
01:14:25What the?
01:14:27Laura, where are you?
01:14:27Laura?
01:14:28Laura?
01:14:29Go shut your mouth.
01:14:30Chloe, what have you done?
01:14:34Are you out of your mind?
01:14:35Out of my mind?
01:14:37You were the one that left me for that tramp and destroyed my life.
01:14:40That's not true.
01:14:41You were the one who messed up.
01:14:43Brian!
01:14:44Laura!
01:14:45Laura!
01:14:46Stay where you are.
01:14:49You better not come alone.
01:14:51You shot this knife, Chloe.
01:14:53Chloe, this is insane.
01:14:55Insane?
01:14:56I did this for us, Brian!
01:14:58We were meant to be together.
01:15:01Us?
01:15:02You've gone crazy.
01:15:04And you're out of here.
01:15:05Chloe, kidnapping is a very serious event.
01:15:09They're going to lock you up for years.
01:15:12You think I care about jail time?
01:15:15All I care about is tearing you apart.
01:15:17You don't deserve him.
01:15:19What have you done?
01:15:20You've destroyed my life.
01:15:23My company, everything.
01:15:26Now I'm going to destroy your life.
01:15:29Give me the family ring now.
01:15:32Give it to me!
01:15:33This is about the ring.
01:15:35Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:15:39You know, Chloe, trying to kill me, that's foolish.
01:15:45Because who do you think is going to win?
01:15:48You?
01:15:49That was mine.
01:15:50Or...
01:15:51Me.
01:15:54Something a little bit more persuasive.
01:16:04Freeze!
01:16:05Don't move, anyone.
01:16:09Don't move.
01:16:11You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.
01:16:14Miss Lewis, having fun without me?
01:16:17I'm hurt.
01:16:17Are you hurt?
01:16:22No, I'm okay.
01:16:26Tell me, Chloe.
01:16:28Who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:16:31Why should I tell you?
01:16:33You're going to kill me anyway.
01:16:35Chloe, I don't have a problem with you.
01:16:37But if you don't talk,
01:16:39your beloved Duke Industries might run into some.
01:16:44Well, I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:16:48So the choice is yours, Chloe.
01:16:50Talk, or face the consequences.
01:16:53Fine.
01:16:55It was Ian Lewis.
01:16:56He said he'd help Duke Industries
01:16:58if I kept you away from the bank room today.
01:17:02Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?
01:17:04I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:17:06I owe every word, Miss Lewis.
01:17:11Are you ready to play a game, Brian?
01:17:25This is crazy.
01:17:26Are we really sure we can do this?
01:17:27All these big companies here, it's crazy.
01:17:30Absolutely.
01:17:31The Loose Group is under new leadership.
01:17:33We can talk to the heiress herself.
01:17:35Exactly.
01:17:36We just need to make sure
01:17:37we make a good impression on the new heir.
01:17:40There's Ian Lewis now.
01:17:42You can introduce us.
01:17:43Let's go.
01:17:43Yeah.
01:17:46Hello, Ian Lewis.
01:17:47I'm Amber Smith.
01:17:48We spoke on the phone the other day.
01:17:50This is Ben Harrison from Harrison Group.
01:17:52How do you do?
01:17:53We're the company that...
01:17:54Yes, I know who you are.
01:17:56Miss Smith, you're the one
01:17:57who exposed Laura's little drama.
01:17:59Now, look, I'm not here for idle chatter.
01:18:05Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
01:18:07Can I ask you all to be seated, please?
01:18:12The moment you've all been waiting for.
01:18:15Tonight marks a new chapter
01:18:16in the life of the Loose Group.
01:18:19A night where the rightful heir takes their place.
01:18:21Would you please join me
01:18:23in welcoming the heir to the Loose Group,
01:18:26Miss Laura Loose?
01:18:28Look, everybody, attention.
01:18:30Attention, please.
01:18:32There's been a recent development
01:18:35of some tragedy.
01:18:38I just got notice from a phone call
01:18:40a couple of minutes ago
01:18:41that Laura has been in a car accident.
01:18:45And tragically, she hasn't made it.
01:18:48She has not survived.
01:18:51What?
01:18:53Laura Loose is dead?
01:18:56It doesn't matter now.
01:18:57She's gone.
01:18:58Mr. Loose, is this new...
01:19:00A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates.
01:19:02But rest assured,
01:19:03the Loose Group will continue
01:19:05under my competent leadership.
01:19:09Hold on!
01:19:10Who said that I'm dead?
01:19:13Laura!
01:19:14Laura!
01:19:14I don't understand.
01:19:20What's happening?
01:19:22Laura?
01:19:23But...
01:19:24weren't you...
01:19:25My apologies
01:19:26for the delay, everyone.
01:19:28There seems to be some...
01:19:30misunderstanding.
01:19:31Laura, what are you doing here?
01:19:33You've got to stop this.
01:19:34If you upset the Loose family anymore,
01:19:36we're all doomed.
01:19:36I'll save the spots.
01:19:38Back off, then.
01:19:39Thank you for coming, everyone.
01:19:47As I'm sure you know,
01:19:49tonight,
01:19:50I officially
01:19:51reclaim my title
01:19:53as the CEO
01:19:55of Loose Group.
01:19:56Uncle Ian, is that seriously
01:20:20your art best that you have
01:20:21that I got married
01:20:22too quickly?
01:20:24Well, you went off to Maplewood
01:20:25three years ago
01:20:26and married a stranger
01:20:27and left me
01:20:28to work tirelessly
01:20:29keeping the company together.
01:20:31Uncle Ian,
01:20:32retire.
01:20:34Enjoy your retirement.
01:20:36Loose Group will be
01:20:37perfectly fine without you.
01:20:39No!
01:20:39There can only be one heir
01:20:41and that's me.
01:20:43And the rightful heir
01:20:44has possession
01:20:45of this.
01:20:47You think a ring
01:20:49makes an heir?
01:20:51You're even more foolish
01:20:52than I could have ever imagined.
01:20:53Give that back to me.
01:20:56This?
01:20:57Yes.
01:20:58You think some
01:20:59shiny gold thing
01:21:01makes you the heir?
01:21:02Give it back.
01:21:04True leadership
01:21:05is about earning
01:21:07the respect
01:21:08of those around you.
01:21:10Not some stupid thing.
01:21:13Oh, I ring!
01:21:14What have you done?
01:21:15Where is it?
01:21:18I ring!
01:21:19No!
01:21:20Now,
01:21:21everyone,
01:21:22if I could have
01:21:22your attention.
01:21:23How dare you!
01:21:25Now,
01:21:25let me show you
01:21:26how a true
01:21:27heir
01:21:27earns a ring like that.
01:21:32Talk.
01:21:33I'm working
01:21:33to talk about.
01:21:34Fine.
01:21:35It was Ian Lewis.
01:21:37He said he'd help
01:21:39juking the streets
01:21:39if I kept you away
01:21:40from the bankers today.
01:21:44Oh, quite the spectacle,
01:21:45Mr. Lewis.
01:21:46Security,
01:21:48escort him out.
01:21:50And Ian,
01:21:51don't fall over.
01:21:52It's all lies.
01:21:53It's all lies.
01:21:54Fakery.
01:21:55It's fake news.
01:21:55The truth is clear.
01:21:56Get him out of here.
01:21:57Now.
01:22:02I owe all of you
01:22:03an apology
01:22:04for everything
01:22:05that's happened tonight.
01:22:07It turns out
01:22:07reclaiming my birthright
01:22:09didn't go as smoothly
01:22:10as I had hoped.
01:22:13Luckily,
01:22:14these past few days
01:22:15I've had
01:22:16Mr. Shepard
01:22:18by my side.
01:22:20And he has been
01:22:21a great support.
01:22:24Lewis Group
01:22:25has a lot
01:22:26of exciting plans
01:22:27for Maplewood.
01:22:30I'm proud
01:22:31to announce
01:22:31that
01:22:32we have secured
01:22:33a reliable
01:22:35partner.
01:22:38Shepard Group.
01:22:39What?
01:22:40Laura, hold on.
01:22:41This was never
01:22:43my idea.
01:22:43This was all
01:22:44Kathy and Amber's
01:22:45fault.
01:22:45I don't want
01:22:46a divorce.
01:22:47What?
01:22:47Then what are you
01:22:48saying?
01:22:48You came to me first.
01:22:50Classic Ben.
01:22:51Something goes wrong
01:22:52and you start
01:22:53pointing the fingers
01:22:54at all the women
01:22:55in your life.
01:22:56Just don't
01:22:57shut Harrison Group
01:22:58out.
01:22:58Just give me
01:22:59another chance.
01:23:00How could I
01:23:01shut you out?
01:23:02I'm just a cleaner,
01:23:03remember?
01:23:04I'm just a useless
01:23:05housewife.
01:23:07I don't have
01:23:07that power.
01:23:10What are you
01:23:10talking about?
01:23:11No, come on.
01:23:12No, please, no.
01:23:15Um, Mr. Shepard?
01:23:17Yes, Miss Lewis?
01:23:19I was wondering
01:23:20if
01:23:20maybe you wanted
01:23:23to grab dinner
01:23:24sometime.
01:23:25on me.
01:23:29Miss Lewis,
01:23:30I would love
01:23:33to.
01:23:34Miss Lewis,
01:23:35Miss Lewis,
01:23:36Miss Lewis,
01:23:37Miss Lewis,
01:23:38Miss Lewis,
01:23:39Miss Lewis,
01:23:40Miss Lewis,
01:23:41Miss Lewis,
01:23:42Miss Lewis,
01:23:43Miss Lewis,
01:23:44Miss Lewis,
01:23:45Miss Lewis,
01:23:46Miss Lewis,
01:23:47Miss Lewis,
01:23:48Miss Lewis,
01:23:49Miss Lewis,
01:23:50Miss Lewis,
01:23:51Miss Lewis,
01:23:52Miss Lewis,
01:23:53Miss Lewis,
01:23:54Miss Lewis,
01:23:55Miss Lewis,
01:23:56Miss Lewis,
01:23:57Miss Lewis,
01:23:58Miss Lewis,
01:23:59Miss Lewis,
01:24:00Miss Lewis,
01:24:01Miss Lewis,
01:24:02Miss Lewis,
01:24:03Miss Lewis,
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