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00:00:00Today's biggest news, Jonathan Whiteford, the city's golden bachelor, is set to marry his longtime fiancée, Julie Miller, uniting New York's most elite families.
00:00:23This is Amber Wilson from J.K.R. News.
00:00:30Mr. Whiteford, your meeting is in 30 minutes.
00:00:40You smoking cigarettes?
00:00:44It's an important meeting. We need to get ready.
00:00:48It could be a little softer in the morning.
00:00:51Nolan likes a buzzkill.
00:00:54Good morning to you, too.
00:00:55I had never had Mediterranean food before.
00:01:01So he immediately takes me to this restaurant on 45th and...
00:01:05Mmm, Jonathan, he's quite the romantic.
00:01:08And then what?
00:01:09Oh.
00:01:11Maple, right?
00:01:13Sorry I didn't take your seat. Come join us.
00:01:15We were just chatting about my amazing weekend with Jonathan.
00:01:19Oh, Maple would know. She schedules everything for Jonathan.
00:01:22Oh, right. His personal assistant. It's nice to meet you. I'm Julie Miller, Jonathan's fiancée.
00:01:31Nice to meet you, Miss Miller.
00:01:34Being his assistant doesn't mean getting personal. I take this as...
00:01:39Oh, wait.
00:01:40I've read so many wonderful things about you, Mabel.
00:01:45Julie.
00:01:45Julie.
00:01:47What are you doing here?
00:01:48It's just a surprise visit for my lovely fiancée.
00:02:02Julie, I thought we discussed about keeping boundaries.
00:02:06In front of everyone, play the part, Jonathan.
00:02:09We're engaged, remember?
00:02:12Mabel, are you ready for the meeting?
00:02:14Yes, everything's prepared.
00:02:16Good. I want you to take the lead this time.
00:02:18Lead the meeting.
00:02:19Yes, you've earned it.
00:02:21Feel up for it?
00:02:23Absolutely.
00:02:26Thank you, Mr. Whiteford.
00:02:27I need formalities. Come on, let's go.
00:02:30We're going to be late.
00:02:34Always work first with him, huh?
00:02:35Ooh, ooh.
00:02:38Oh, well, well.
00:02:52Congratulations on nailing the pitch, Mabel.
00:02:55Well, I learned from the best.
00:02:57I think.
00:02:57I think.
00:03:13Mabel.
00:03:13Is he as usual, Jonathan?
00:03:16Mom!
00:03:16I thought we agreed on calling first.
00:03:20Since when do I need permission to see my son, hmm?
00:03:25What's the matter?
00:03:26We are hosting a joint family dinner with the Millers.
00:03:30You and Julie are expected to be there.
00:03:32We agreed to delay the engagement.
00:03:34This is not up for debate.
00:03:36You will attend the family dinner.
00:03:37And you should join us well, Mabel.
00:03:45How did you get your hotel a few days?
00:03:56If we go again, is your...
00:03:57The toast.
00:04:04To the union.
00:04:08Mabel, can you pull me some wine?
00:04:11Mabel's a guest.
00:04:12Of course.
00:04:13Miss Miller?
00:04:14Uh, soon-to-be Mrs. Whiteford.
00:04:18Dad, I'm still your daughter.
00:04:20We are so excited to welcome you into our family.
00:04:26This is the first joyful dinner we've had since Fiona.
00:04:34With Jonathan and Julie together.
00:04:38It almost feels like Fiona is with us here again.
00:04:46Mom.
00:04:47We are so looking forward to this marriage.
00:04:50Yeah.
00:04:53I'm full.
00:04:55Please enjoy.
00:04:56You okay?
00:05:13You okay?
00:05:15Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:05:17I thought you were someone else.
00:05:19Who were you looking for?
00:05:21Jonathan Whiteford.
00:05:22The owner of the mansion.
00:05:24You, uh, must be his girlfriend.
00:05:27No, just his assistant.
00:05:29I see.
00:05:30I'm Ryan.
00:05:31My father is the gardener here.
00:05:33I know the house really well.
00:05:34I actually may be able to help you.
00:05:36Jonathan has a few favorite spots around here.
00:05:39Though he doesn't visit much nowadays.
00:05:41He does have quite a few properties.
00:05:43Yes, he prefers to live alone.
00:05:46Is that so?
00:05:47Oh, good.
00:05:48You've met.
00:05:50I was thinking of setting you two up on a date.
00:05:53You make a cute couple.
00:06:03A date?
00:06:05Yes, Mabel.
00:06:07Ryan's a fine young man and you're a diligent worker.
00:06:10You make a good match.
00:06:11Well, it's a kind offer, but I'm not interested in dating anyone right now.
00:06:18No offense.
00:06:19None taken.
00:06:20Anyway, I should go find Jonathan.
00:06:22He has a very early meeting.
00:06:27Mabel, you're a smart girl.
00:06:30I know how busy you've been serving my son.
00:06:34What fun you've had.
00:06:36I don't understand.
00:06:37Let me clarify.
00:06:39You're barely a side dish.
00:06:40Now the main course is served.
00:06:44Stay away from my son.
00:06:47Or lose your position at the company and be blacklisted elsewhere.
00:06:51Have I made myself clear?
00:06:57Now, about you and Ryan.
00:06:58You're quite the pair.
00:07:01I can foresee a wedding in the near future.
00:07:04Morning.
00:07:05The files are ready for you to sign.
00:07:26Were you okay last night?
00:07:34What's on my schedule for today?
00:07:39One meeting in the morning, two in the afternoon.
00:07:42And Julie wants a dinner date.
00:07:44I've set up calendar alerts.
00:07:48You're wearing a new perfume today.
00:08:04You applied to it.
00:08:06Yes.
00:08:08Miss Whiteford set me up for a date.
00:08:10It's after work.
00:08:11Oh, a date.
00:08:14Are you joking?
00:08:15You're not the only one inclined for a bit of romance.
00:08:19Jonathan.
00:08:30Before we start, you should know that I am a messy eater.
00:08:35And I hate cats.
00:08:37I'm also indifferent to humanity and climate change.
00:08:41We can just agree that this wasn't a match.
00:08:44And that's your strategy for tonight?
00:08:47Tell me more about yourself.
00:08:49What do you want to know?
00:08:50Family?
00:08:51My mom died and my father is a gambler.
00:08:54You'd inherit his debts at the altar.
00:08:57Delightful company you are.
00:08:59I'm a walking white flag.
00:09:00Who knows?
00:09:01I might even become an abuser.
00:09:03An abuser?
00:09:05Do you use ropes?
00:09:07What?
00:09:08You see, I enjoy being tied up, so I'm rather intrigued.
00:09:12Weirdo.
00:09:15Says Miss Monster date.
00:09:18Mate ball.
00:09:27You're Jack's son.
00:09:30He was such a talented gardener.
00:09:33A favorite servant of mine growing up.
00:09:35If you don't mind, we're on a date.
00:09:38Oh, and having fun, I see.
00:09:39We would be, without any interruptions.
00:09:54I'm on my way.
00:09:56Okay, sorry.
00:09:59I have to go.
00:10:01Mabel.
00:10:01Excuse me.
00:10:07Hi, I'm here for my father, Mr. Morris.
00:10:09What happened?
00:10:10He's stable now.
00:10:12Creditors got rough with him.
00:10:14Broke a couple ribs, but he's breathing.
00:10:17How do I pay for the bills?
00:10:20They've been paid for.
00:10:22By whom?
00:10:23By whom?
00:10:27Ryan.
00:10:28What are you doing here?
00:10:29To finish the date.
00:10:31I'm starving.
00:10:33It's a very expensive date.
00:10:36I'll pay you back.
00:10:38Later.
00:10:38For now, let's get something to eat.
00:10:50So, you grew up in the Whiteford Mansion?
00:10:53Yeah, I did.
00:10:55I helped my dad with the gardens, and we planted exotic flowers from around the world.
00:11:00Paradise for plant geeks, for sure.
00:11:02I'm super nerdy.
00:11:05What?
00:11:09You were serious about your father's debts, right?
00:11:11Yeah.
00:11:13He was a gambler.
00:11:15He's changed, but it still haunts us.
00:11:18I just hope to one day settle the debts.
00:11:21You are not the terrible person you made yourself out to be.
00:11:25You've known me for one day.
00:11:26Hold your conclusions, Sherlock.
00:11:30Well, this is Wool.
00:11:34Um, goodnight, nerd.
00:11:37Goodnight, monster date.
00:11:38It's late.
00:11:49Where you been?
00:11:56Were you out with them all night?
00:11:58It's my personal time.
00:12:00I don't have to report everything to you.
00:12:02So, it went well, then.
00:12:03Your mother set us up, Jonathan.
00:12:06How could I refuse?
00:12:07Good.
00:12:08Said that it was all just for show.
00:12:10Well, I actually had a really nice time.
00:12:12I might consider a second date.
00:12:15I can still smell Julie's perfume.
00:12:17Then come shower it off me.
00:12:20You went on a date with another man.
00:12:22And you took another woman to a restaurant that I recommended.
00:12:25Jealous?
00:12:26Not as much as you.
00:12:37Morning.
00:13:01Morning.
00:13:01Coffee or tea?
00:13:02Coffee or tea?
00:13:05Uh, coffee.
00:13:10You never make me breakfast.
00:13:15Last night must have been record-breaking.
00:13:16I mean...
00:13:18I'm breaking up with you.
00:13:28What do you mean?
00:13:29Well, more of an undying than a breakup, really.
00:13:32We need to stop.
00:13:33Whatever this is.
00:13:35What about our last name?
00:13:38Consider it a breakup gift.
00:13:39Breakup?
00:13:39We weren't even together.
00:13:41Exactly.
00:13:46Shouldn't be too hard to move on.
00:13:47Happy 7th Anniversary, Mabel!
00:14:04Anniversary?
00:14:06I mean, 7 years at Webber.
00:14:08Time flies, doesn't it?
00:14:09Wow, it really has been that long.
00:14:12Time to cut the cake, Mabel.
00:14:13Hey!
00:14:13You guys are so sweet.
00:14:15What are you doing?
00:14:16What are you doing?
00:14:17Uh, boss, it's her special day.
00:14:20So?
00:14:21We have the meeting with Harbour in an hour.
00:14:24Do your jobs!
00:14:47What are you doing?
00:14:50Oh, you're doing businessmen.
00:14:55You're not doing businessmen.
00:14:57Find us things.
00:14:58Oh, I'm $20.
00:15:00Not that one.
00:15:01We have to make the work.
00:15:02You're using businessmen.
00:15:03That's awesome.
00:15:03And you're doing businessmen.
00:15:05There's no signage.
00:15:05You Đ±ŃƒĐŽŃƒŃ‚ businessmen.
00:15:06There are people and you'reïżœ engineers for climbing.
00:15:06You are doing businessmen.
00:15:08You're doing businessmen.
00:15:08You're doing businessmen.
00:15:09You're attending businessmen.
00:15:09Build businessmen.
00:15:10There's a lot of dinners.
00:15:10Someone might see us.
00:15:26Tell me no one is.
00:15:28Happy anniversary, Mabel.
00:15:48It was fun while it lasted.
00:15:56Hello, this is Mabel.
00:15:57Evening, Mabel.
00:15:59Ryan, what an honor.
00:16:01You want to grab dinner together?
00:16:03Just as friends, of course.
00:16:05I'm not up for another dramatic date.
00:16:07Sure, why not?
00:16:09Where are we going?
00:16:11I know the perfect spot.
00:16:13I'll text you.
00:16:15See you soon.
00:16:17I'm so glad we got to try this place again.
00:16:19This is amazing.
00:16:21I know.
00:16:23I think they put some drugs in it or something.
00:16:25It would be weird if they didn't.
00:16:27How could it be so addictive?
00:16:29How have you been lately?
00:16:31Can't complain.
00:16:33Because you signed an NDA?
00:16:35Or because you are happy?
00:16:37The latter.
00:16:39If I did sign an NDA, I couldn't really share otherwise.
00:16:41Could I?
00:16:43This is true.
00:16:45Hey, I asked you out on a date for a reason.
00:16:47I think we would make excellent business partners.
00:16:51Business partners?
00:16:53Let's just say our first date was rather chaotic.
00:16:55So I wasn't able to properly introduce myself to you.
00:16:59I'm Ryan Anderson.
00:17:01I'm the founder of Novatec.
00:17:03And I would like for you to join as head of the creative strategies.
00:17:07Novatec?
00:17:13Novatec?
00:17:15But I thought you said you were-
00:17:17The gardener's son.
00:17:18Yes, I still am, but I'm not defined by what my father does.
00:17:22Even if Barbara thinks so.
00:17:25After years of education and, well, hard work, I find myself at MIT and started my own company.
00:17:32It's good to own something of your own, right?
00:17:34That's incredible, Ryan.
00:17:36And I'm grateful for the opportunity, but I already have a job.
00:17:40And I'm just an assistant.
00:17:42So I'm sure there are other people much more qualified than me out there.
00:17:46You're not just anyone.
00:17:48You're the key success to the Whitefords project.
00:17:51It's time for you to get outside of Jonathan's shadow.
00:17:55So, cheers to chasing what you truly deserve.
00:18:04Miss Whiteford, um, Jonathan's left for the-
00:18:19I'm here to see you.
00:18:21How was everything with Ryan?
00:18:23It was pleasant.
00:18:25Thank you for the introduction.
00:18:27When do you plan to marry him?
00:18:29We've only just met.
00:18:31I've warned you.
00:18:34No marriage.
00:18:36No job at Whiteford Tech.
00:18:40And you will be banned from the industry.
00:18:43I've ended things with Jonathan.
00:18:45Then marry Ryan to prove it.
00:18:47I've done my research as well, Mabel.
00:18:51Leave my son, and I'll clear all your father's debts.
00:18:57If not, those seeking him will find him.
00:19:04Perhaps Jonathan is the one who needs guidance, not me.
00:19:08I don't think you understand the situation.
00:19:11You are nothing to Jonathan.
00:19:14At most, a shadow of his past pain.
00:19:18A reminder of a heartbreak.
00:19:20What do you mean?
00:19:22You don't know, do you?
00:19:24Mary Ryan, it's my last warning.
00:19:30It's my last warning.
00:19:49Did I miss some meeting?
00:19:51Uh, no, I just...
00:19:55Your driver couldn't get a hold of you.
00:19:57He was concerned.
00:19:59Mr. Whiteford, it's October 52.
00:20:01Shit, shit.
00:20:02You never always take the day off.
00:20:05It's okay.
00:20:06The car's out front.
00:20:07No, it's not okay.
00:20:08I never forget...
00:20:11Just clear everything for today.
00:20:13Okay.
00:20:14I've kept your calendar clear, as always.
00:20:16Okay, thank you.
00:20:17Um...
00:20:18The car, Mr. Whiteford.
00:20:19Right.
00:20:20I'll, uh...
00:20:21See you.
00:20:22At the office?
00:20:23Right.
00:20:28Hello?
00:20:29Mabel!
00:20:30Where are you?
00:20:31Our server is...
00:20:32Oh, uh, okay.
00:20:33I'm on my way.
00:20:38The entire server crashed!
00:20:40Where is Mr. Whiteford?
00:20:42Hey, what happened?
00:20:43We are under attack.
00:20:44We need a system reboot.
00:20:45Where is Mr. Whiteford?
00:20:46We need his admin call.
00:20:47Now!
00:20:48Uh...
00:20:49Hey, he's out of the office.
00:20:50Um, let me just try contacting him, okay?
00:20:55We need that code.
00:20:56Do you have access to it?
00:20:58No, that code is highly confidential.
00:20:59Jonathan is the sole owner.
00:21:01Um, let me try.
00:21:10What else?
00:21:11We're completely offline.
00:21:12Come on, Mabel.
00:21:13You know you're the best.
00:21:14Wait a moment.
00:21:19Try Fiona.
00:21:20F-I-O-N-A.
00:21:24Fiona.
00:21:26Give it a shot.
00:21:29Fiona.
00:21:31Give it a shot.
00:21:32Remember that awkward dinner at the Whiteford's?
00:21:39Since Fiona, you are nothing to Jonathan.
00:21:44At most, a shadow of his past pain.
00:21:48A reminder of a heartbreak.
00:21:49A heartbreak.
00:21:59Hello, Jonathan.
00:22:01Good to see you.
00:22:03How may I help you?
00:22:06Did Jonathan model this whole thing after you?
00:22:09Oh, no.
00:22:10That's not Mabel.
00:22:14That's my sister, Fiona.
00:22:17Jonathan's first love.
00:22:32Uh, next, Mabel Morris?
00:22:38Hello.
00:22:53You know, coding demands intense focus and absolute silence.
00:23:00That's why having a capable assistant to help with other things like interviews is crucial.
00:23:09I'm Mabel Morris, Mr. Whiteford.
00:23:13Here's my resume.
00:23:15Mabel.
00:23:16It's nice to meet you.
00:23:18I'm Mabel Morris, Mr. Whiteford.
00:23:21Here's my resume.
00:23:25Mabel.
00:23:27It's nice to meet you.
00:23:39When can you start?
00:23:44Tomorrow.
00:23:46No, actually, today.
00:23:48Welcome to Whiteford Tech.
00:23:50Babe, babe, babe.
00:23:52Mabel.
00:23:54Mabel.
00:23:55Mabel.
00:23:56Are you alright?
00:23:57I know.
00:23:58Shocking, isn't it?
00:23:59You know, when they mention you years ago, I was concerned.
00:24:01I thought you had actually fallen for someone.
00:24:04But then I saw you, and I knew there was nothing to worry about.
00:24:05To Jonathan, you're just a reminder of my sister.
00:24:06He doesn't love you.
00:24:07You're nothing but a shadow to him.
00:24:08You are, at best, a placebo.
00:24:10Mabel, did you actually think you stood a chance?
00:24:13No, not mention you years ago.
00:24:15But then I saw you, and I knew there was nothing to worry about.
00:24:20To Jonathan, you're just a reminder of my sister.
00:24:24He doesn't love you.
00:24:25You're nothing but a shadow to him.
00:24:27You are, at best, a placebo.
00:24:33Oh, Mabel.
00:24:35Did you actually think you stood a chance?
00:24:37I was...
00:24:39You pathetic slut. Fuck off.
00:24:48Oh, do you know about today?
00:24:50I don't want to know.
00:24:51Fiona died today seven years ago.
00:24:53He visits her grave on this day every year.
00:25:00You see, you're just a joke.
00:25:09Hey, Mabel. What's wrong?
00:25:33There was an attack on the system at work today.
00:25:36Okay. Well, since you're here and not at the office, I assume it's resolved?
00:25:43Your passcode. What is it?
00:25:48What?
00:25:49The code, Jonathan. What is it?
00:25:50That's none of your business.
00:25:55Come on. Tell me about this attack.
00:25:58So, it's been fixed?
00:26:07We had to restart the system.
00:26:10System reboot. I see.
00:26:13It asked for an admin code.
00:26:15Why didn't you call me?
00:26:16I tried to, but it didn't go through.
00:26:19Signal down there.
00:26:21We got the code.
00:26:24We did.
00:26:26How?
00:26:28Luckily...
00:26:30Julie was there.
00:26:36So you've seen...
00:26:38Fiona?
00:26:43Yeah.
00:26:44Mabel.
00:26:45I know you have a lot of questions.
00:26:58Actually...
00:27:00I found a lot of answers today.
00:27:01I thought I was lucky.
00:27:08To have that job.
00:27:11To work at the company.
00:27:12To be by your side.
00:27:16To enter a relationship with you or whatever that was.
00:27:21But it turns out...
00:27:25I was just a replacement.
00:27:27No.
00:27:28A replacement for some sick, twisted obsession that you can't get over.
00:27:32I'm shadowing for a dead girlfriend!
00:27:37All those years.
00:27:39When you've been...
00:27:42You were fucking a goat.
00:27:43Enough!
00:27:45Don't speak.
00:27:47Don't use that term.
00:27:48Dead.
00:27:50Ghost.
00:27:52That's the reality of it, Jonathan.
00:27:54She is both!
00:28:01I'm Mabel Morris.
00:28:04I'm not...
00:28:07I'm not your dead girlfriend.
00:28:08I'm not Fiona.
00:28:16You're right.
00:28:19You're not her.
00:28:22Nobody is.
00:28:32I've submitted my...
00:28:34Resignation.
00:28:37Thank you for the opportunity.
00:28:39Years ago, I learned a lot.
00:28:43Bye, Mr. Whiteford.
00:28:44Mr. Whiteford.
00:28:56Fuck!
00:28:57You said you were a friend of Mr. Morris's?
00:28:58A friend of his daughter, Mabel, actually.
00:28:59Ah, yes, Mabel.
00:29:00She's quite sweet and caring.
00:29:01Absolutely.
00:29:02She asked me to come check on Scott.
00:29:03How's his condition?
00:29:04He's well.
00:29:05With a little rest, he should recover fully.
00:29:07It's good news.
00:29:13You said you were a friend of Mr. Morris's?
00:29:15A friend of his daughter, Mabel, actually.
00:29:16Ah, yes, Mabel.
00:29:18She's quite sweet and caring.
00:29:20Absolutely.
00:29:22She asked me to come check on Scott.
00:29:24How's his condition?
00:29:25He's well.
00:29:28With a little rest, he should recover fully.
00:29:31It's good news.
00:29:42He's at Silverpine Hospital.
00:29:45Tell his creditors.
00:29:47I knew you had an idea.
00:29:50Um, Mrs. Whiteford, I was just...
00:29:52Spare me the excuses, Julie.
00:29:56I've seen what you're capable of.
00:29:59Years ago.
00:30:09Uh, Mrs. Whiteford, there's been a misunderstanding.
00:30:11Oh, enough, Julie.
00:30:13Cut it.
00:30:16Fiona was sweet.
00:30:19But too naive for our world.
00:30:21Her innocence was a liability.
00:30:22I tried separating Jonathan and Fiona for years.
00:30:27But Jonathan was so invested.
00:30:29Even ignoring this family to pursue his little tech project.
00:30:34All encouraged by Fiona.
00:30:36Luckily, his project succeeded.
00:30:38But not without him taking down his father's legacy first.
00:30:42We could have been so much more influential, so powerful.
00:30:45But just when I thought all was lost, Fiona was out of the picture.
00:30:56Her death was no coincidence, Julie.
00:30:59God plays no favors.
00:31:01I see your hand in her car accident.
00:31:03How long have you known him?
00:31:08Oh, Julie.
00:31:10I've known him from the start.
00:31:16What happened?
00:31:18He's... his debt collector's caught up to him.
00:31:21Are you okay?
00:31:23Prepare for the worst. He's lost a lot of blood.
00:31:25How did they find him?
00:31:27Someone must have tipped him off.
00:31:29We're investigating. We'll do our best to locate his attackers.
00:31:32I've warned you.
00:31:34This is seeking him.
00:31:36I'll find him.
00:31:38It's Barbara Whiteford.
00:31:40The Barbara Whiteford?
00:31:42Queen of Manhattan?
00:31:43She's after my father.
00:31:45That's a serious accusation, ma'am.
00:31:47Respectfully, your father's not significant enough for her to waste.
00:31:49You don't understand.
00:31:51I got too close to her son and she told me...
00:31:54Please calm down.
00:31:55No, you don't understand.
00:31:56Please. Please.
00:31:57Ms. Morris?
00:31:59Unfortunately, we couldn't save your father.
00:32:02He passed away.
00:32:07No. No!
00:32:10What? No!
00:32:16No!
00:32:19Ms. Yours
00:32:22Yes!
00:32:35Mom

00:32:38After you left, dad was never the same.
00:32:44When you left us,
00:32:46I lost
00:32:50I always thought
00:32:56it would get better
00:32:58but it did
00:33:02I'm sorry
00:33:06I didn't feel like a nobody
00:33:11I failed
00:33:15I failed at everything
00:33:18leave me alone
00:33:27you got food from your favorite place
00:33:38you don't have to talk to me but
00:33:43please say something
00:33:45well I can't eat all that food by myself
00:33:51I'm only going to ask you once
00:34:02and I'll leave you be
00:34:03but are you okay
00:34:05do you want to talk about it
00:34:08I'm managing
00:34:10the food helped
00:34:13you don't have to smile if you don't want to
00:34:19it's so good I feel vulnerable
00:34:21we all have our moments
00:34:24it's just
00:34:25it's been incredibly hard
00:34:30I get it
00:34:31and I'm sorry you're going through all of this
00:34:34I've lost a loved one too
00:34:38great
00:34:39do you have a dead girlfriend also?
00:34:41a dead girlfriend?
00:34:42wait
00:34:42you knew about Jonathan and Fiona
00:34:46so you knew
00:34:47you knew all this time
00:34:48but you two are completely different
00:34:49I didn't lose a lover
00:34:55it was my mother I lost
00:34:59Ryan I'm sorry
00:35:02it's okay
00:35:04this whole week
00:35:07it's just
00:35:08everything
00:35:10feels so pointless
00:35:12and that's a natural feeling to have
00:35:15I used to mock
00:35:16existentialism
00:35:18I get it now
00:35:20I love how intelligent you sound
00:35:23even now
00:35:24stop
00:35:26no seriously
00:35:27modern day Socrates
00:35:29thank you Ryan
00:35:32thank you Ryan
00:35:43for the food
00:35:44and the talk
00:35:45bless the food
00:35:47it's still so addictive
00:35:50they definitely put drugs in it
00:35:51yeah
00:35:51hey
00:35:52if you need anything
00:35:56just call me
00:35:57I will
00:35:58I think I just need some time
00:35:59to think things over
00:36:00have you considered your next steps?
00:36:04not sure
00:36:05quit my job
00:36:06settled the debts
00:36:07now the world's just kind of open
00:36:09to me
00:36:10strange
00:36:11yeah
00:36:12well there's a spot for you
00:36:14at Novatec
00:36:15sure
00:36:16about me leading
00:36:17you're the best one to lead it
00:36:19come on just give it a shot
00:36:20I'll think about it
00:36:22seriously
00:36:22that's all I can ask
00:36:23Mabel
00:36:32are you doing okay?
00:36:36why are you here?
00:36:39Mabel
00:36:40are you doing okay?
00:36:43why are you here?
00:36:45I saw what happened on the news
00:36:47you're worried?
00:36:50save it
00:36:50it's none of your business
00:36:51Mabel
00:36:51please
00:36:52let me just
00:36:53I'm done
00:36:53listening
00:36:55Jonathan
00:36:56I spent so much time
00:36:58on something that wasn't real
00:36:59and now I finally know the truth
00:37:04I thought what we had was real
00:37:08but I was just a pill
00:37:10for a wound that won't heal
00:37:12I truly loved you
00:37:19Jonathan
00:37:21don't come looking for me again
00:37:27leave me on
00:37:30it's my final request
00:37:32and this is the upstairs division
00:37:41I can see you
00:37:43what do you think?
00:37:45love it
00:37:45it's so lively
00:37:46that's the goal
00:37:48okay
00:37:49I'm in
00:37:50but I have one condition
00:37:51I'd like to work from a different city
00:37:54why's that?
00:37:56well I hear you're expanding to Tokyo
00:37:58that's where you're headed right?
00:37:59someone's been doing her homework
00:38:01and for a new market
00:38:02it's important to have someone you trust by your side
00:38:05I'm listening
00:38:07welcome to the table
00:38:10welcome to the table
00:38:14what an honor captain
00:38:15let me show you around
00:38:17sir
00:38:25you have a meeting with the creative team in 15 minutes
00:38:28right
00:38:30bring me their pitch deck and latest progress report
00:38:34and see if Mabel is ready for the creative discussion
00:38:38sir
00:38:39Mabel doesn't work here anymore
00:38:41I can get someone else to help with
00:38:42she can't be replaced
00:38:53there's no one like her
00:38:56why don't you start on the living room
00:39:03hey
00:39:06hey
00:39:08what is happening here?
00:39:10we're just doing our job sir
00:39:11please don't interrupt
00:39:12where are these going?
00:39:15they're going to the donation
00:39:16they aren't already left
00:39:17get out
00:39:27Ben?
00:39:29you're a mess
00:39:29you do not want to talk
00:39:34you haven't been this way since Fiona
00:39:38why are you this upset over a fleeting affair?
00:39:41just move on
00:39:42find someone
00:39:42Mabel wasn't some fleeting affair
00:39:44she's clearly just a fill-in for Fiona
00:39:46nothing more than her look-alike
00:39:48she's different
00:39:49funny
00:39:50professional
00:39:51she makes me feel good about myself
00:39:53she's
00:39:53she's Mabel
00:39:55and I actually like her for who she is
00:39:57what about our engagement?
00:40:08Julie
00:40:08when Fiona left
00:40:12I was lost
00:40:14I would never marry you
00:40:16having some
00:40:17fleeting feelings for her
00:40:18that's not right for either one of us
00:40:20no no
00:40:20you don't determine that
00:40:21Jonathan
00:40:22I have dreamed of our marriage
00:40:24since the day we met
00:40:25I sacrificed
00:40:25so much for that dream
00:40:27I lost everything
00:40:27what do you mean by that?
00:40:31nothing
00:40:32nothing
00:40:33I just
00:40:34I can't stand to see you
00:40:35what are you hiding?
00:40:36nothing
00:40:37I was just saying
00:40:39that
00:40:39did you have something to do with Mabel leaving?
00:40:41I don't have to answer your accusations
00:40:42your delusions
00:40:43did you?
00:40:47this is silly
00:40:49baby
00:40:50we'll talk about this tomorrow okay?
00:40:57just sleep this off
00:40:58and we'll talk tomorrow
00:40:59give me the visitors list for Mabel's father's death
00:41:12it's urgent
00:41:14the hospital's footage was erased
00:41:20but a doctor remembers a young woman claiming to be Mabel's friend
00:41:23a young woman?
00:41:25yes sir
00:41:26a detailed description matches
00:41:28Miss Miller
00:41:29Julie
00:41:32should I contact Miss Miller for confirmation?
00:41:35no don't bother
00:41:36any news on Mabel's location?
00:41:40she just purchased tickets for
00:41:42many destinations
00:41:44where is she currently?
00:41:47last known location
00:41:48she's in a cab to JFK airport
00:41:50get the car ready
00:41:51now
00:41:51okay pull over
00:42:01right here
00:42:01stop
00:42:02Mabel
00:42:04are you insane?
00:42:06what the hell are you doing?
00:42:13Mabel
00:42:13where are you?
00:42:14job stand
00:42:15don't go
00:42:16goodbye
00:42:16wait Mabel
00:42:21Mabel
00:42:21wait
00:42:22did you know about Mabel's departure?
00:42:33I know she left with Ryan Anderson
00:42:35the servant's son
00:42:36it's a good match
00:42:38you should be happy for
00:42:39were you part of this?
00:42:42Jonathan
00:42:43Mabel made her own choice
00:42:46no one pushed her
00:42:47she has her life
00:42:49we have ours
00:42:50they don't intersect
00:42:52remember you have responsibilities
00:42:55the wedding's next month
00:42:56I won't marry Julie
00:42:57I won't be a pawn
00:43:00in your plan
00:43:01I love
00:43:03Mabel
00:43:04she's the one I want
00:43:06she is merely a stand-in
00:43:07for Fiona
00:43:08she's not
00:43:08I know it's already too late
00:43:13but my feelings for her
00:43:14are real
00:43:15I'll wait for her
00:43:19I'll wait as long as it takes
00:43:21because this is my life
00:43:23and I'll spend it with Mabel
00:43:26Mabel
00:43:44Mabel turn it off
00:43:45Mabel
00:43:49okay you lazy bone
00:43:53come on
00:43:54there's a meeting to attend to
00:43:56programmed you too well
00:43:58didn't I?
00:43:59I learned it myself
00:44:01exactly
00:44:02that's why I said
00:44:03I programmed you too well
00:44:04show off
00:44:05the driver is ten minutes away
00:44:21got it
00:44:23put some clothes on
00:44:26you can't see me right?
00:44:30don't need to
00:44:30I know you
00:44:32too well
00:44:33I'm making more dumber
00:44:34heard that
00:44:36incoming call
00:44:39from
00:44:40Mrs. Whiteford
00:44:42what are you doing?
00:44:44Mr. Whiteford
00:44:44it's urgent
00:44:45please come home
00:44:46your mother's condition
00:44:47is critical
00:44:48what happened?
00:45:00she suffered a stroke
00:45:01last week
00:45:01mom
00:45:03mom
00:45:04she'll recover right?
00:45:06she's alright
00:45:07for now
00:45:07but she might not speak again
00:45:10what?
00:45:12a severe stroke
00:45:13Mr. Whiteford
00:45:14she's lucky
00:45:15she's even breathing
00:45:15sweet
00:45:19hi
00:45:21what can I do to help?
00:45:26keep her calm
00:45:27she's a fighter
00:45:29she might be able
00:45:30to pull through
00:45:31to pull through
00:45:31see me
00:45:33I'm here
00:45:36Mabel
00:45:39this is my father
00:45:40who I've been telling you about
00:45:41Mabel
00:45:42it's such a pleasure
00:45:43Ryan's told me so much about you
00:45:45likewise
00:45:45he's going on about
00:45:48those unique seeds
00:45:49that you've been planting
00:45:50I
00:45:50he's kind of nerdy
00:45:52sometimes
00:45:53oh so nerdy
00:45:54Mabel
00:45:55hey
00:46:06when did you return?
00:46:10Mabel
00:46:10we can leave with your
00:46:11no need
00:46:12we're just chatting
00:46:14Jonathan
00:46:16it's nice to see you
00:46:17I was just
00:46:18looking for you
00:46:19I deliberately
00:46:19ignored my request
00:46:21I asked to be left alone
00:46:23Mabel
00:46:23I just wanted to sort things out
00:46:24everything was sorted
00:46:26it's all behind us
00:46:28um
00:46:31hey Jonathan
00:46:32they're just here to
00:46:34to visit an old band
00:46:35isn't that okay?
00:46:36dad
00:46:36this is your home as well
00:46:38we don't need his approval
00:46:39actually Jack
00:46:40I was thinking
00:46:41you should come live
00:46:41in the city with us
00:46:42I see you two
00:46:44you live together huh?
00:46:46it's not your business
00:46:47Mabel
00:46:47I just wanted to
00:46:49I see you haven't changed
00:46:50sorry Jack
00:46:54I just remembered
00:46:54I have a phone call
00:46:56that I need to meet
00:46:57Mabel
00:46:59we can talk about it
00:47:06you know
00:47:06about the product launch?
00:47:08my only concern
00:47:09is the interface
00:47:09it's not user friendly enough
00:47:11Mabel
00:47:11it's okay to be upset
00:47:13with Jonathan
00:47:14no need to hide it
00:47:15he's just a competitor now
00:47:16speaking of which
00:47:18the new app at White for Tech
00:47:19is dominating the charts
00:47:20we should look into that
00:47:21can I ask you something?
00:47:23if you're going to say
00:47:24something irritating
00:47:25I'm not interested
00:47:26do you still have feelings
00:47:28for Jonathan?
00:47:33he broke my heart once
00:47:34I'm not going to give him
00:47:36a second chance
00:47:36this is Mabel
00:47:47head of Creators
00:47:49nice to meet the team
00:47:51we've heard many great things
00:47:52about you Mabel
00:47:53your products are so exciting
00:47:55thank you
00:47:56we always try our very best
00:47:58to ensure
00:47:59good morning
00:48:01what are you doing here?
00:48:03Mr. Whiteford
00:48:04welcome
00:48:05Mr. Whiteford
00:48:08is our angel investor
00:48:09he's shown great interest
00:48:11in this product
00:48:11and requested to join us
00:48:13at this meeting
00:48:14hope that isn't a problem
00:48:16Mr. Anderson
00:48:16considering the product
00:48:19is still under testing
00:48:20we typically limit
00:48:21our attendance
00:48:22he's welcome to join
00:48:23I'm intrigued to hear
00:48:26Mr. Whiteford's thoughts
00:48:27his insight is invaluable
00:48:30do you mind if I take a seat?
00:48:32I love being part
00:48:33of the creative process
00:48:33what an honor
00:48:36Mr. Whiteford
00:48:38at the end of the day
00:48:44our product is really exciting
00:48:45and thank you all so much
00:48:47for spending your afternoon
00:48:48with us at Nova Tech
00:48:49we are thrilled
00:48:50to be doing business with you
00:48:52well this sounds like
00:48:55a game changer
00:48:56congratulations
00:48:58Mr. Whiteford
00:49:00do your thoughts
00:49:02it's good
00:49:05surely
00:49:07as a leader
00:49:08in this industry
00:49:09you have more to offer
00:49:10than good
00:49:11I don't think
00:49:12it's my place
00:49:13to say more
00:49:13if we always play it safe
00:49:15we'll never achieve perfection
00:49:16you've grown a lot Mabel
00:49:21and it's a strong product
00:49:24but not yet a market leader
00:49:26but there's potential
00:49:28your menu needs more clarity
00:49:31apparently it's affecting
00:49:32your overall product
00:49:33you need to improve
00:49:35the interactive system
00:49:36it's far too average
00:49:37and the interface
00:49:39needs to be more user friendly
00:49:40you know this
00:49:41but overall
00:49:43truly
00:49:44truly
00:49:45well done
00:49:47proud of you
00:49:50professional boundaries
00:49:52Mr. Whiteford
00:49:53sorry
00:49:54I sometimes get carried away
00:49:56with talented teens
00:49:57well then
00:50:02let's crunch some numbers
00:50:04shall we
00:50:05what are we looking at
00:50:06budget wise
00:50:06hey
00:50:15great job
00:50:15on today's pitch
00:50:16it was a team effort
00:50:18we still have some work
00:50:19to do though
00:50:19looking forward to launching it
00:50:21but then
00:50:22it's non-stop
00:50:23ready to get some rest
00:50:24well
00:50:26you still had time
00:50:29to find the handsome lawyer
00:50:30wait
00:50:31you knew about it
00:50:33Ryan
00:50:33you are the only guy
00:50:35who hasn't made a pass
00:50:36at me
00:50:36I had my suspicions
00:50:38I thought Barbara
00:50:39set us up for that reason
00:50:40but
00:50:41she's clueless
00:50:42still hoping for a wedding
00:50:44um
00:50:46I'll see you tomorrow
00:50:48absolutely
00:50:48and hey
00:50:49if you knew anything
00:50:50especially about Jonathan
00:50:51just ask
00:50:53but it's all behind me
00:50:55don't worry
00:50:56stalking now Mr. Whiteford
00:51:17just a coincidence Miss Morris
00:51:20see um
00:51:21I live here too
00:51:22yeah right
00:51:25hey
00:51:29can you give me some space
00:51:43must be your neighborly
00:51:46when did you move here
00:51:51because I was under the impression
00:51:53that this space
00:51:54housed one
00:51:55now it houses two
00:51:58oh
00:52:07what a coincidence
00:52:08I live here too
00:52:10guess what
00:52:12my passcode is still
00:52:13Fiona
00:52:14is his passcode still Fiona
00:52:16stop
00:52:17why do you care
00:52:19oh
00:52:22oh
00:52:22oh
00:52:23oh
00:52:24oh
00:52:25oh
00:52:26oh
00:52:27oh
00:52:28don't the lights Mabel
00:52:29that's an early night
00:52:31rough day
00:52:32actually
00:52:33it's one of the best days of my life
00:52:35really
00:52:36what happened
00:52:38good night Mabel
00:52:41need a ride with Miss Morris
00:52:51no thank you
00:52:53I prefer to walk
00:52:54are you kidding
00:52:56it's about to rain
00:52:56come on
00:52:57I'll take you
00:53:09is he dead
00:53:10seemed really occupied yesterday
00:53:12the deal was a quiet ride
00:53:16you know I have a tip for your product
00:53:19if you're interested
00:53:20okay fine
00:53:26what is it
00:53:26the interface needs a better visual hierarchy
00:53:28the uniform font size is causing confusion
00:53:31but
00:53:31little variation can help
00:53:33you're right
00:53:35we wanted simplicity
00:53:38but
00:53:38maybe too much so
00:53:40it's a good approach
00:53:41but
00:53:42you need to experiment
00:53:44but
00:53:44you've always been a rule breaker Mabel
00:53:46Mr. Whiteford
00:53:55it's urgent
00:53:56please come home
00:53:57your mother's condition
00:53:58is critical
00:53:58her condition worsened
00:54:11we thought it would be best
00:54:14if you were here
00:54:14is there anything that could be done for her
00:54:19we've done everything
00:54:22her vitals are going quickly
00:54:26I'm so sorry
00:54:27I'm going to get some medicine
00:54:29okay
00:54:29mom
00:54:35hey
00:54:36I'm right here
00:54:38do you need anything
00:54:43is there anything we can get for you
00:54:44I'm leaving you
00:54:47no
00:54:48no
00:54:48you're fine
00:54:51okay we're taking good care of you
00:54:52my son
00:54:54I'm truly sorry
00:54:58you're the best mom I could have ever had
00:55:05I want you
00:55:09to be happy
00:55:11I am happy
00:55:13I'm happy
00:55:15after Fiona
00:55:18I saw how you suffered
00:55:22I regret so many
00:55:26I overlooked things
00:55:31after Fiona's death
00:55:33and you
00:55:35you changed so much
00:55:38what do you mean mom
00:55:40just promise me
00:55:42you'll be happy
00:55:43with Mabel
00:55:45or anyone else
00:55:46promise me
00:55:49that it's time
00:55:55you learned the truth
00:55:57about everything
00:55:59oh my god
00:56:06it's official
00:56:07my wife just died
00:56:09really
00:56:10what happened
00:56:11it was sudden
00:56:13John and the wife just confirmed it
00:56:15are you okay
00:56:17I have to
00:56:21go
00:56:22take the day off
00:56:23facial recognition
00:56:44successful
00:56:44welcome Mabel
00:56:46facial recognition
00:56:48huh
00:56:49so
00:56:55why are you here
00:57:00I saw the news
00:57:07are you okay
00:57:09I'll manage
00:57:11do you need anything
00:57:13do you want to talk
00:57:14why are you here
00:57:15is it cause you care
00:57:17I understand
00:57:20what it feels like
00:57:21to lose a parent
00:57:21but that's not why
00:57:22you're here
00:57:23you care
00:57:25don't you
00:57:26I was concerned
00:57:28but if you're fine
00:57:30I should go
00:57:31please don't go
00:57:32please
00:57:33have you been drinking
00:57:34Jonathan
00:57:36this is so inappropriate
00:57:37Mabel
00:57:37Mabel listen
00:57:38listening
00:57:39Mabel signing in
00:57:41how can I help
00:57:42Jonathan
00:57:42what is that
00:57:52hello
00:57:52Miss Morris
00:57:53I'm Mabel
00:57:54an AI
00:57:55modeled after you
00:57:56Mabel
00:57:57Mabel
00:57:57stop
00:57:58wait
00:58:01wait
00:58:01I'm sorry
00:58:07I'm sorry
00:58:09this was my way
00:58:10of coping with your absence
00:58:11it was never meant
00:58:12to be discovered
00:58:13like this
00:58:14Jonathan
00:58:16this is
00:58:19this is too much
00:58:20this isn't just
00:58:24obsession
00:58:24this is unhealthy
00:58:25I know
00:58:26it's wrong
00:58:27please
00:58:30I'll
00:58:31I'll never bother you again
00:58:32just
00:58:32just
00:58:32give me some time
00:58:34and I'll go
00:58:34I swear
00:58:35are you okay
00:58:37Jonathan
00:58:38yes
00:58:41yes
00:58:43thank you
00:58:45you were right
00:59:00about the rain
00:59:00outstanding
00:59:19Mabel
00:59:20this product
00:59:21will be a hit
00:59:21thank you
00:59:23um
00:59:24no Mr. Whiteford
00:59:26today
00:59:27yes he
00:59:29wished to come
00:59:31but couldn't make it
00:59:32he was caught up
00:59:33with family matters
00:59:34did you hear about
00:59:36his mother
00:59:36morning
00:59:40I'm here to
00:59:44announce
00:59:45the passing of my mother
00:59:46Barbara Whiteford
00:59:48due to a
00:59:49severe stroke
00:59:50it's a challenging time
00:59:53for our family
00:59:53and we appreciate
00:59:54your thoughts
00:59:55while we mourn
00:59:56I also need to address
00:59:58serious matters
00:59:59involving
01:00:00Julie Miller
01:00:00a close
01:00:02associate
01:00:03of our family
01:00:04years ago
01:00:06Fiona Miller
01:00:07my then girlfriend
01:00:07and I
01:00:08developed a system
01:00:09named after her
01:00:10that laid the foundation
01:00:12for Whiteford Tech
01:00:13her untimely death
01:00:14I've recently learned
01:00:15was
01:00:16orchestrated
01:00:17by her sister
01:00:18Julie Miller
01:00:20with my mother's knowledge
01:00:22moreover
01:00:24Julie Miller
01:00:26has been involved
01:00:27in other
01:00:28immoral acts
01:00:29she hired gang members
01:00:32for violent acts
01:00:33and caused deep harm
01:00:34to someone close to my heart
01:00:35I'm not seeking
01:00:38forgiveness
01:00:38for the family
01:00:39I only want justice
01:00:41Julie now stands trial
01:00:44for her actions
01:00:44the Fiona system
01:00:46pivotal
01:00:48in uncovering
01:00:49these truths
01:00:50will now be
01:00:51decommissioned
01:00:52and made publicly
01:00:53available
01:00:54for the advancement
01:00:55of technology
01:00:55it's time for
01:00:57fresh perspectives
01:00:58I'm stepping down
01:01:00Whiteford Tech
01:01:03will now be
01:01:04under Nova
01:01:05led by
01:01:06Ryan Anderson
01:01:06and Mabel Morse
01:01:07whose leadership
01:01:09and vision
01:01:10I trust
01:01:10this will be
01:01:13my last public appearance
01:01:14all my shares
01:01:15in Whiteford Tech
01:01:16will be transferred
01:01:17to Mabel Morse
01:01:18future is in her hands
01:01:21thank you
01:01:21did you know about this
01:01:26so that's it
01:01:30we are owners
01:01:31of the largest
01:01:32tech company
01:01:33in the country
01:01:33I'm on her side
01:01:49and I'm
01:01:58Hey, why did you leave the company and all of your shares?
01:02:05What the...
01:02:06Too harsh.
01:02:09Facial recognition successful.
01:02:11Welcome, Mabel.
01:02:25Where's Jonathan?
01:02:27He has moved away.
01:02:29He is, I quote,
01:02:31giving you space.
01:02:34He moved?
01:02:36Where?
01:02:37I'm afraid I don't know.
01:02:42He really left everything behind.
01:02:45He said it would be for the best.
01:02:57He's right.
01:03:01Maybe it is for the best.
01:03:05I found the programmer that you've been looking for.
01:03:15Here's everything on him.
01:03:17The best we could dig up.
01:03:20Hey.
01:03:21You need to learn to take some more breaks.
01:03:23Setting the bar way too high for the rest of us.
01:03:30I'll slow down once we've got more skilled people like this one working for us.
01:03:34And Chris, let's see you.
01:03:54Facial recognition successful.
01:03:56Welcome, Mabel.
01:03:58Welcome, Mabel.
01:04:09Nice work, Jonathan.
01:04:10Mabel.
01:04:12Hi.
01:04:15How did you...
01:04:16Weeks ago, we discovered a mysterious programmer.
01:04:19Their work was outstanding.
01:04:21I just had to know who it was.
01:04:26Sorry.
01:04:27I, uh...
01:04:29Got bored.
01:04:30I wanted something to do.
01:04:32The coding gave you away.
01:04:34It felt familiar.
01:04:35Like you.
01:04:37The way the numbers and the figures went together,
01:04:39I don't know, it kind of felt romantic.
01:04:43Why did you leave everything behind?
01:04:46Don't you miss it?
01:04:49I wanted to...
01:04:51Fix my mistakes.
01:04:53To help you.
01:04:55I want you to be happy, Mabel.
01:04:59You left without saying goodbye.
01:05:01I know.
01:05:02I'm sorry.
01:05:04I knew you wouldn't forgive me if I left.
01:05:07I needed to distance myself from you.
01:05:08It was the only way I knew how to forget you.
01:05:13Have you succeeded?
01:05:16No.
01:05:17And good.
01:05:23Julie.
01:05:27At Novatec, we offer competitive pay.
01:05:30And flexible schedules with remote opportunities and free meals.
01:05:35Sounds good.
01:05:37There's more.
01:05:39We have benefits, like pending leave and childcare support.
01:05:45And fun company events.
01:05:48So, Jonathan Whiteford, how would you feel about joining Novatec?
01:05:53As an executive?
01:05:54No, as staff.
01:05:55But I would be thrilled to have you as a senior programmer.
01:06:00Pretty good offer.
01:06:03Also, there are no restrictions about relationships with colleagues.
01:06:06So, if you happen to like someone at work, it's cool.
01:06:21That's good to know.
01:06:22That's good to know.
01:06:36Amen.
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  • Taezya Ciar5 hours ago
    if shes a guest then why is being forced to stand up.. fuck these people
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