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Dismissed While Expecting
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00:00Shit! No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:13The system crashed mid-upload.
00:16Half the collection is the wrong season.
00:18We're on everything.
00:22The one runway is in 48 hours.
00:25If production starts with these butch designs, we're all dead.
00:29Not just fire, you're dead
00:31Your company collapses, our careers are over
00:34Come out here and talk to us
00:36We have 8 million tied up in this collection
00:38I have a fashion that you're both
00:41Right now, one word for me
00:43You're in some poison
00:44Enough
00:59Vic
01:01Mia, Japanese Indigo
01:05Miranda, call production
01:07Emergency protocol 7
01:09Pauline
01:10Handle those vultures
01:12Tell the boss to hold all calls
01:19Any 28 minutes
01:2028 minutes?
01:22The whole system takes 15 to reboot
01:2427 now
01:26Tick tock
01:28I'm done
01:48Crisis averted
01:50I swear to god
01:51You're not human
01:5227 minutes
01:54Holy shit
01:55Pre-orders are flooding in
01:57This will shatter every record
01:59Are you okay?
02:09Just
02:10Brax and Hicks
02:11Nothing to
02:12Oh my god
02:16Your water broke
02:17Mom, you were seriously in active labor while saving the entire company?
02:29Multitasking is my superpower pumpkin?
02:31Dad called
02:34He wanted to know if he should come
02:36But
02:37I told him that he lost his visiting privileges
02:41Since he decided that his assistance is more comfortable than ours
02:45That's my girl
02:47Well the company's yours now Holly
02:58But there's a condition
03:01We need to slash costs
03:04Immediately
03:05Layoffs
03:07That's it without leave
03:12Oh dad, I know exactly where to start our cuts
03:15Well just remember
03:18Whoever cleaned up that Milan disaster
03:20They get immunity
03:22In fact
03:23They deserve a promotion
03:26No way this Victoria Wintour saved the company
03:32Since she's not even there
03:34Boss
03:38The Milan collection crisis
03:40Averted
03:41Pre-orders are pouring in
03:43Ew, you saved the entire collection
03:45Impressive
03:46Oh actually
03:48How about I make you the new creative director
03:51Starting today
03:52Oh my god
03:55Is this really happening?
03:56She's offering me Victoria's job
03:59I can finally get rid of that fish hanging over my head
04:03But Victoria
04:09Don't worry about her
04:10I'm not useless
04:11I'm going to set up fire
04:12You know that collection I just rescued, Em?
04:20I hid something in the design
04:22Your initials
04:24And now little graces
04:26Hold them right into the fabric
04:28And that's going to give him a long runway?
04:35Plus
04:37The bonus from this collection is substantial
04:39Enough for your full tuition of private school
04:41Mom
04:43You ain't have to
04:44You're going to that private school
04:45No discussion
04:47Your sister and I will manage just fine
04:50This job will keep us afloat
04:52I love you, mom
04:54Holy shit, Holly actually thought I was the one who saved the company
05:08After all these years in your shadow, Victoria
05:13I'm finally taking what I deserve.
05:29Look, I'm going to fire every single one of them.
05:40What the hell?
05:42Listen up, everyone.
05:43Victoria Wintour is terminated.
05:46Effective immediately.
05:48You can't just do that.
05:50She's in the hospital having her baby.
05:52They're a loss against this.
05:54Vic worked while in labor.
05:57She's the creative backbone of Maison Laveau.
06:00Maternity leave, medical insurance.
06:02These preggos are bleeding us dry.
06:05Everything okay here?
06:10Great timing.
06:12Victoria Wintour, you're fired.
06:15Clear out your desk now.
06:17You're Matthew's daughter, aren't you?
06:28I saved this company three times when your father could have made payroll.
06:32Many times.
06:33Well, that's ancient history.
06:39The board wants fresh blood.
06:41And Mia here just saved the entire Milan collection.
06:44I'm the one who...
06:50I'm the one who...
06:51Me are you.
06:52Me are you.
06:54Feel that curve?
06:57That's your signature.
06:59That's what makes it Maison Laveau.
07:05How could you?
07:07I taught you everything you know.
07:09I wish things were different, Vic.
07:20I should have thought about your career before getting pregnant.
07:23What happens to my team?
07:30Miranda pulled all-nighters for a month straight working on your father's exclusive collections.
07:36Things got so bad she had to get hair implants.
07:40Pauline had to cancel her own wedding because of a company meeting at the Louvre.
07:45These jobs are their lifelines.
07:47Health insurance, paid maternity leave, basic human dignity.
07:50You can't just throw them away.
07:52Well, actually, legally speaking, we can.
07:56No mandated paid maternity leave, no real protection.
07:59But hey, that's corporate America for you.
08:03Or we can shift the math.
08:06You sign.
08:07They stay.
08:09The budget works out.
08:11Think of it as...
08:13Taking one for the team.
08:16Miranda's still drowning in her husband's debts.
08:19And Pauline's sister still needs another surgery.
08:22They can't lose their jobs.
08:28Come on, babe.
08:29You say you care about them.
08:31Prove it.
08:32I don't know.
08:43I don't know.
08:43Five grand.
09:08That's my severance package after 15 years.
09:11That's what I'm worth to them.
09:13Be careful.
09:27I got you.
09:34Vincent?
09:35Vincent Chevalier?
09:38Hi.
09:38High school feels like another lifetime, doesn't it?
09:53So, it's true.
09:55Great Victoria Winter is being shown the door after single-handedly saving Misan Laveau's
10:02Milan collection.
10:06How would you feel about not having to answer to single-minded executives anymore?
10:13Someone with your kind of talent shouldn't be treated like this.
10:16What are you getting at, exactly?
10:21I'm talking about you and me.
10:25Partners.
10:27You're genius.
10:29My money.
10:30No corporate BS.
10:33No one holding you back.
10:34I've got a baby to think about now.
10:41And I have an empty corner office with a view and an attached nursery.
10:47Just saying.
10:52Vincent Chevalier, wow.
10:54You didn't expect to see the head of Chauvin, our corporate nemesis, strolling into the office.
10:59You got your spy here?
11:04Don't mind me.
11:05I'm just giving Victoria your soft landing.
11:09Triple her salary, corner office.
11:12You know, before the vultures at LV or Chanel swooping.
11:17Oh, so you're dumpster diving now.
11:19Rescuing a washed-up single mom with outdated ideas.
11:23Wow, that's an interesting take to have, considering you wearing Victoria's designs head to toe.
11:29I mean, the jacket, that's Victoria's spring collection, right?
11:34The earrings, that's Victoria's collaboration with Cartier.
11:37If her work is so far beneath you, maybe you should just strip.
11:44Shit, shit, shit.
11:45What are you talking about?
11:47Victoria designed all of this.
11:55Actually, those were my designs.
11:59What did you just say?
12:02The spring collection.
12:03The Cartier pieces.
12:05I designed them.
12:07Under your supervision, of course, but they came for me.
12:10Oops.
12:11Looks like you've been backing the wrong horse, Vincent.
12:15I thought you were better than this, Mia.
12:19Then explain my signature.
12:20On the original sketch dated six months ago.
12:29So what?
12:30Sketches get passed around all the time.
12:31It doesn't prove squat.
12:33Maybe she was your little, what do they call it?
12:36Ghost designer?
12:38And the logo?
12:39The EW, woven in, Victoria's signature mark.
12:46It's been on every major piece she's designed for years.
12:49No, Mia, explain it.
12:50Make me shut up.
12:55It's funny.
12:56All those pieces from the Milan collection that everyone's losing in their life.
13:01They all have EW and GW so new, too.
13:05Victoria's daughter is Emily Winter.
13:08Her newborn is Grace Winter.
13:10It's just quite a coincidence that those initials should appear in all your designs.
13:16Mia, is there a special EW and GW in your life, too?
13:21Well, Mia, tell them.
13:23Tell them you designed this.
13:25Tell them you saved Milan.
13:27The logo, it's...
13:29It's adapted based on traditional motifs.
13:34You lying little bitch!
13:37That promotion was for saving the company.
13:40Look at the logo again.
13:45It's not EW or GW.
13:49It's actually two M's.
13:52M-M for McMichael, my last name.
13:58See?
13:59One M flipped, one upright.
14:02It's not for Grace or Emily.
14:05It's mine.
14:07That is absolutely ridiculous.
14:09Oh my god, she's right.
14:12It does look more like two M's.
14:16You manipulative bitch.
14:17You really thought you could steal the credit from my star designer.
14:22You learned well, Mia.
14:25Maybe too well.
14:26You'll regret this.
14:30Mom, it's okay.
14:31We don't have to sink to that level.
14:34Okay.
14:35Then let me drive you home, okay?
14:37My Ferrari is outside.
14:39I got this.
14:40You shouldn't be caring anymore.
14:42I got this.
14:43I don't know.
14:46Congratulations on your promotion, Mia.
14:50Just take care of my daughter and Pauline, Mia.
14:53That's right. Get the hell out of my company. Go leech your 401k somewhere else.
15:07Paul and Victoria.
15:10VIP invitation. As Fashion Week. Front row. I think you'll find it.
15:16Lightning.
15:23Every pregnant woman fired. All of us. Just like that. No severance. No warning. Nothing. But a box and a security escort.
15:42Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities.
15:46Their termination people were practically paid for your sign and bonus my writing star.
15:51Now, about Paris Fashion Week. Their designs are eagerly awaited.
15:59You should have kept your legs closed.
16:01Oh my god, mom.
16:11This is insane. I can't believe we're actually here.
16:14Victoria Wintour. The nuclear dick.
16:17Your mom's basically a legend. You know that, right?
16:20We've been taking bets on where you'll land after Maison LΓ©veau.
16:25Their loss is definitely someone else's jackpot.
16:30Wait. Maison LΓ©veau?
16:34Well, well. The Queen without her crown graces us with her presence.
16:37Brave of you to show up here.
16:39What's next? Applying for retail jobs at the mall?
16:42Let's go.
16:44Leaving so soon?
16:46You haven't introduced me to your princess.
16:48Does mommy dearest build you in on her little career update about getting canned for not cutting it anymore?
16:54Mom, is that true?
16:58Mom, is that true?
17:02Don't worry. She'll explain once she figures out how to keep paying your tuition bills.
17:07Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria Wintour. Still pretending she matters.
17:15My mom is one of the most talented designers in this entire room.
17:19If Maison LΓ©veau was putting people like you in charge of the business, then maybe she deserves to crash and burn.
17:26Well, look at that. It seems entitlement runs in the family.
17:30Say whatever you want about me, but leave my daughter out of it.
17:34That's got a sting, huh?
17:36Exposed as unemployed in front of your kid who worships you like some kind of hero?
17:41Hey, good news. There's a factory down the street that's always looking for hardworking children.
17:46If paying the bills is getting tough, maybe send her over there.
17:50That's enough.
17:55That's enough.
17:57You've always been a fraud, Victoria.
17:59You never belonged in this world.
18:02Look at her.
18:03A jobless single mom still pretending she can afford couture.
18:07That dress, it's a cheap knockoff.
18:10Wearing fakes to Paris Fashion Week, it's not just pathetic.
18:17It's insulting to everyone here who actually deserves to be here.
18:23What the hell do you think you're doing?
18:26Remove that dress.
18:28We don't tolerate counterfeits in this industry.
18:31Hey, stop it! Let go of my mom!
18:36Now let's see what garbage is really hiding under that dress.
18:40Take your hands off her now.
18:44Vincent.
18:50You're dismissed.
18:51You all right?
19:04You all right?
19:06I'm sorry.
19:07Jesus Christ, that's Vincent Chevalier.
19:09The reclusive billionaire who never shows up anywhere?
19:12What the hell is he doing with Victoria?
19:14That knockoff that you're so eager to trash her for?
19:21It's Chauvin.
19:23Haute Couture.
19:25Winter collection.
19:27Not even released yet.
19:29Price tag?
19:31300,000.
19:32Wow!
19:34You gave her that.
19:35That's right.
19:37You did.
19:39I would give her the entire damn collection if she wanted it.
19:43Oh my god, everyone mystery solved.
19:46Victoria's bagged herself a sugar daddy.
19:50Mr. Billionaire is not a white knight.
19:52He's your walking trust fund.
19:56Victoria's sleeping her weight at the top.
19:59It's just so predictably desperate.
20:05You really don't understand real talent, do you?
20:09For those of you who don't know me,
20:10I'm Vincent Chevalier.
20:13CEO of Gevin.
20:17And yes,
20:19I have been in love with Victoria Winter since high school.
20:23I have followed your career from a distance for years.
20:26Your brilliance.
20:28Your principles.
20:30Your passion.
20:33Victoria, there is no one else like you in this entire industry.
20:36Mom?
20:37Did you know about this?
20:39I'm not going to pursue anything until she's ready.
20:43But in the meantime, what I will do
20:46is ensure that her incredible talent has the platform that it deserves.
20:50She won't let you down, boss.
20:51You're making a complete ass of yourself, Chevalier. She's nothing but a has-been.
20:55The show is about to start. Your seats are waiting.
20:56Holy shit. The industry golden boy and the creative powerhouse together? Talk about a power couple. They could run the entire industry.
21:00This isn't over, bitch. Wait till you see what I've prepared for you.
21:01The show is about to start. The show is about to start. Your seats are waiting.
21:10Holy shit. The industry golden boy and the creative powerhouse together? Talk about a power couple. They could run the entire industry.
21:18This isn't over, bitch. Wait till you see what I've prepared for you.
21:33So you seriously been in love with my mom since high school?
21:36Some talents you recognize immediately. Some people too.
21:51Ladies and gentlemen, before we kick off tonight's show, I have an important announcement.
21:56This woman is nothing but a fraud and a thief. She's been stealing designs from my creative director for years.
22:02It's true. She took my work and passed it off as her own. I've slaved away on those designs day and night.
22:15And Victoria had the nerve to pass them off as her own.
22:22That's just the tip of the iceberg, isn't it, Victoria? Your entire career is based on lies and manipulation.
22:29That's enough, Holly.
22:33Everyone thinks you're this creative genius, but I know what you really are. Your personal life is just as fake as the so-called talent.
22:41Did you know she slept with half the executives in the industry? That's her real design strategy.
22:47Stop it, Holly. You're embarrassing yourself.
22:50And those kids she's so proud of? Who knows who their real fathers are?
22:53How dare you!
22:59Miss Jenkins! Miss Jenkins! Miss Jenkins!
23:02It's a disaster in there.
23:04There's something wrong with the collection. It's the fabric.
23:07Not now.
23:13The primary fabrics are disintegrating under the lights.
23:15The dresses are literally falling apart.
23:19We've only got 50 minutes left until showtime.
23:22Is this some kind of sick joke, Maison Moval? Are you canceling the show because of your incompetence?
23:27This is completely unprofessional.
23:30I have 10 million invested in this collection.
23:34This is breach of contract.
23:35It's actually fixable.
23:40Mal, you can't seriously be thinking about helping me backstabbing vultures.
23:47Breaking news from Paris Fashion Week.
23:50Maison Moval appears to be imploding underneath new leadership.
23:53Sources say the entire collection may be canceled minutes before showtime.
23:56The question on everyone's mind, is this the end for the once prestigious fashion groups?
24:06This show doesn't happen.
24:08You're personally liable for the breach penalties.
24:11We're talking billions, Holly.
24:13Billions.
24:26What is this?
24:39Now.
24:41How? The fabric supplier must have sent us defective materials.
24:45I can't magically make new dresses in an hour.
24:49You have exactly 30 minutes to make this work.
24:51If you don't, those breach penalties are coming out of your pocket.
24:56That's billions of dollars.
24:59Then you better figure something out.
25:01Because if you don't, not only are you fired, I'll make sure you never work in fashion again.
25:06Miss Winter, how do you respond of accusations over design theft?
25:22Is there any truth to Holly Jenkins' claims about your personal life?
25:26Please respect Miss Winter's privacy.
25:30And for the record, you'll all soon see who the real thief is.
25:33We're gathering evidence as we speak.
25:47Excuse me.
25:49Excuse me.
25:51It's okay, Pop. I'll be right back.
25:58What do you want, Mia?
26:00Vic, I really need your help.
26:04Funny way to ask for a favor after that stunt you just pulled.
26:10Look, I know you're furious. I would be too.
26:16But think about Miranda and Pauline for a second.
26:19What about them?
26:21Their jobs are on the line with this show.
26:23If we tank, they're done. Holly will fire them without a second thought.
26:27Please, if you care about them keeping their jobs, just help us out here.
26:34Miranda and Pauline are responsible for this show.
26:37Yes, absolutely. And they're counting on this being a hit.
26:41Please, Vic, not for me. For them. For food.
26:46I would have expected them to be here in Paris, you know, for such a make or break show.
26:49What exactly happened to them, Mia?
26:55They... they couldn't make it. Holly cut the travel budget.
27:00Is that right?
27:02Victoria, I know I don't deserve your help.
27:07They do.
27:09Fine.
27:10Fine.
27:12I'll help.
27:13But I'm doing this for Miranda and Pauline.
27:16Not for you.
27:28Oh my God.
27:29It's Victoria Winter.
27:31The nuclear VEC.
27:32I need scissors, thread, and fresh lining fabric. Now.
27:42I need royal fuchsia for this stitching.
27:45Regular fuchsia won't work for this fabric.
27:47Does anyone have royal fuchsia thread?
27:53Would this work?
27:54Vincent...
27:59How did you...
28:01I figured you might need some supplies, so...
28:03I had my assistant bring over Joven's emergency kit.
28:06This is perfect, but...
28:09Joven and Maison Laveau are competitors. Why would you help them?
28:12I'm not helping them.
28:16I'm helping you.
28:19i'm not helping them i'm helping you i can't ask you to do this without giving me something in
28:27return i have a design i've been saving something special i've never shown anyone it's yours now
28:35i don't want your design victoria then what do you want you what
28:44your talent your vision come and work as you've been i'm in i'll work for you
28:58just like that just like that now let me finish my final job for maison labelle
29:14like the new girl at school i regret it so i'ma get i'ma get i'ma get i'ma get
29:32she's doing in minutes what would have taken us hours whoa no wonder they call her the nuclear vic
29:39it's so fucked up watching her fix my disaster like it's nothing
29:43the woman i replaced making me look like an amateur
29:47five minutes to show time you made it
30:03i don't know what's going on
30:07well do we pull the plug or not we're good everything's back on track
30:13see i knew firing victoria was the right call you've got twice her talent
30:17yeah right this is exactly why i promoted you you fix this is not make them
30:30i don't know what's going on
30:33to victoria the real hero of the night
30:47mom you're insane i can't believe you actually picked that disaster in under an hour
30:52i couldn't have done it without you
30:56you know if you start dating before you work together it doesn't count as an office romance
31:01well well still hanging around i thought you'd be too embarrassed to show your face at the after
31:11party fraud pauline why don't you ask the models what happened backstage tonight
31:18what are you talking about just ask the models any of them
31:22oh and mia don't forget about our agreement about miranda and pauline i won't
31:36two new beginnings at chauvin
31:44speaking of new beginnings emily's private school application is due next month right
31:50okay i want to help with their education what didn't say that that's too much we barely know
31:59each other victoria i've known you since we were 17. i remember watching you win that regional
32:09competition in that silver dress the one you made from scratch i saw the way your eyes lit up
32:18when you talked about when you talked about changing the fashion world you remember that i remember
32:24everything i have followed your career all these years just hoping that our paths would cross again
32:35why didn't you ever reach out we were married
32:37and then you weren't and then you were building your career timing just was never right until now
32:49i have been waiting for 20 years to live
33:02i should probably get this
33:17i could get this
33:27mia
33:31god i'm so right about firing victoria that milan disaster you turned around absolute magic
33:36And now I have an opportunity that could put you on the map for good.
33:41Sean Gosling needs a tuxedo for the Oscars red carpet.
33:46Sean Gosling?
33:48The Sean Gosling?
33:50The very one.
33:51Three-time Oscar winner, People's Sexiest Man Alive.
33:54And if you play our cards right, the next face of Maison goes menswear.
33:59They're taking pitches now.
34:01If he picks yours, this changes everything. For you, for the brand.
34:06Word is, Joven's in the running too.
34:09Land this, Vincent and his whore Victoria are done.
34:17Seal the deal, I'll bump your pay by 20%.
34:20I've got this Holly, you won't regret it.
34:24God, what am I gonna do? I can't design menswear.
34:34I barely pulled off the woman's with Victoria's help.
34:37Miranda and Felina are gone too.
34:39I'm completely on my own.
34:41If Holly bought that I saved Milan and fixed Paris when it was all Victoria,
34:49maybe I can squeeze one more vehicle over.
35:14Thanks for meeting me. I know things are complicated between us.
35:17You mentioned Miranda and Pauline. Cut to the chase.
35:24We're pitching for Sean's Oscar tucks. Miranda and Pauline are also on the team.
35:28Miranda's excellent with menswear, she can handle this without me.
35:30Please, wait, there's more to it.
35:32After Paris, Holly needed someone to blame for the fabric disaster.
35:37Miranda and Pauline are on the chopping block.
35:40I've been fighting for them.
35:42Are you serious?
35:43Pauline's due any day now.
35:45Trust me, I know. This project is our only shot.
35:48If we land it, I can convince Polly to keep them both.
35:52Have you worked with Sean before?
35:54No, but I've heard you have.
35:57Ages ago, I did a jacket for him for the Met Gala.
36:01Actually, I was sketching in your tuxedo concept for him right before I left Maison L'Homme.
36:06Really? What concept?
36:12Well...
36:13Perfect, she's handing everything over without even realizing.
36:16I'll use her design to save my ass and land this project.
36:31Do you still have any of the sketches somewhere?
36:35I do.
36:36Actually, I...
36:37I took them with me when I left Maison L'Homme.
36:38Wait.
36:39Miranda went on maternity leave last week.
36:40How exactly is she part of this project?
36:41Well, since she's the best menswear designer we have, Holly's letting her work from home.
36:56Is the company covering your health insurance?
36:57Of course, Vic.
36:58Pauline and Miranda's jobs are on the line here.
36:59I need to think about it.
37:00Take all the time you need.
37:01Mia, don't make me regret trusting you.
37:02Again.
37:26Pumpkin, I need a quick favor.
37:38Remember that tuxedo sketch I was working on before everything went sideways?
37:42The Shawn Gosselin one with the black satin lapels?
37:45That's the one.
37:46Can you check my home office?
37:47It should be in the portfolio marked Men's Formal 2025.
37:52Got it.
37:53Grace is napping.
37:54The perfect timing.
37:55Thanks, sweetie.
37:56I just need to double check something about that.
37:58Shoulder.
37:59Instruction.
38:00Mom, are you okay?
38:01Miranda?
38:02Vic?
38:03Mom!
38:04Mom!
38:05What's going on?
38:06Emily, I'll call you right back.
38:08You're not.
38:09No.
38:10No.
38:11No.
38:12No.
38:13No.
38:14No.
38:15No.
38:16No.
38:17No.
38:18No.
38:19No.
38:20No.
38:21No.
38:22No.
38:23There, no.
38:24No.
38:25No.
38:26No.
38:27So much.
38:28I'm just gonna rep well.
38:29No.
38:30No.
38:31I don't feel good.
38:32Yes.
38:33old child with no paycheck and now there's a newborn at home. Mia said you were on maternity
38:39leave working remotely on the gossip project. What? Is that the story she's spinning now?
38:48After you left, she fired every pregnant woman in the company. No severance, no cover, nothing.
38:55Just gone. That's completely illegal. Company lawyers said that we all suddenly violated
39:02some very performance cloths. All at once. What are the odds, right? And Polly, parking night
39:10shifts at 24 hours diner. Her sister medical bills keep piling up.
39:21And Mia knew about all this. Mia, front row seat when Holly made an announcement.
39:28Didn't even blink. Too busy admiring her shiny new creative director title. She's been using
39:36you and Pauline to manipulate me. Telling me her job depended on me helping her. What? That
39:43bitch. This ends now. Damn it.
39:59Miss Michael, he's just arrived from Milan. We need approval by name for that.
40:04Can't you see I'm working on something important?
40:06What are you all looking at? Get back to work.
40:19Victoria would never treat us like this.
40:22I heard that. You think Victoria is so perfect? Then where is she now? Gone. Now I'm in charge
40:31and if anyone has a problem with that, there's the door. Well, at least you can actually design it.
40:41What the hell is going on here?
40:44Just a creative disagreement. Everything's under control.
40:47The Gosling page. Tell me you have something presentable.
40:54Of course, I'm just finalizing some details.
40:56Show me.
40:58It's not quite ready.
40:59Now.
41:05This is garbage.
41:08Absolute garbage.
41:10I just need a little more time.
41:11You don't have your time. This is Sean Gosling we're talking about.
41:15If your friend gets this deal instead of us.
41:21What's that?
41:21It's just some inspiration. I recorded for the design.
41:32I don't care if you have to sell your soul to the devil, get me a winning design
41:36and wait till morning morning or pack up your desk by lunch.
41:51I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
42:03I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
42:12Right on cue.
42:12I still can't believe I'm using this as much as possible.
42:16Meet that sketch ASAP.
42:18Miranda and Pauline's futures depend on it.
42:22The absolute nerve of this woman.
42:24Well she'll get her a sketch and that's when we spring the trap.
42:42You're early.
42:43Vic, I really need that sketch.
42:55I said I'd help, not hand over my design.
42:58Holly's all over me about this.
43:00If I don't have something tonight, Miranda and Pauline are toast.
43:06Still lying Mia. You never learn. Guess it's payback time.
43:11So, do you want my help or not?
43:14I can walk you through it. Your design could be just as good.
43:17She's such a snake.
43:21Vic, my stomach is killing me.
43:23Can you run to the pharmacy and get something please?
43:27Fine, but don't touch anything.
43:40I'm sorry then. Survival of the finish.
43:57I'm sorry then. Survival of the finish.
44:05You just let her take your work?
44:12She walked out with exactly what I wanted her to have.
44:17You know boss, we could pitch ourselves.
44:21Go after the same clients.
44:23Show them what real design looks like.
44:26We're not out yet.
44:27I heard there's a revolution, bro.
44:46Figure you can use all the backup you can get.
44:49You're welcome, mom.
44:56I want you and your team as your van.
45:01Full creative control.
45:04I'm Miranda. Your husband's debt handled.
45:08And every casino in the country has been told he's not welcome.
45:11I'm Pauline. Your sister is in good hands.
45:19The best heart surgeon in the country is already prepping for her next surgery.
45:24Mr. Chevalier, thank you.
45:28Don't thank me.
45:29Thank Victoria.
45:31I'm just looking out for the people she believes in.
45:35Vincent, I don't even know what to say.
45:39It's about time you all get what you deserve.
46:00It's about time you all get what you deserve.
46:20Phillip Davis, it's a simple one.
46:23You got to be a woman.
46:25You got to be pay to pay for thetar.
46:26You got to be doing anything.
46:27We're here.
46:49And you're still here.
46:51Final tweaks.
46:52The pitch goes out tomorrow.
46:57You've got Grace to sleep.
47:02Yeah.
47:04And Emily's almost finished with her algebra.
47:10Maybe new beginnings aren't so scary after all.
47:18Remember, smile.
47:19We're about to make this week.
47:24Maison Laveau sets the bar.
47:26We don't follow trends.
47:28We create them.
47:35Satin black lapels.
47:37Nod to Mr. Sean Gosling's Met Gala moment.
47:40A blend of tradition and boldness.
47:43I think we can all agree Maison Laveau is back on top.
47:47What is that bitch doing here?
47:59Thank you, Mr. Jenkins, for clearing out your best talent.
48:03My company is thriving because of your generosity.
48:08I didn't expect to see you here.
48:11We thought you'd be all tied up with PTA meetings and diaper changes.
48:17I multitask.
48:19Unlike some, I don't need to fire half my staff to feel competent.
48:22You know, Holly, your fresh blood strategies work in wonders.
48:28The office is so empty, it echoes.
48:31And the only thing growing at Maison Laveau is the legal risk.
48:35Pregnant woman talk, you know.
48:38Three ex-employees and a rival CEO.
48:41What's next?
48:41The big sale?
48:43Laugh all you want, Holly.
48:45You're about to see what real teamwork looks like.
48:48And what real loyalty looks like.
48:50Sean, glad you could make it.
49:05We have something very special to show you.
49:10Vic.
49:14I thought you just had a beautiful baby girl you'd never know.
49:18Congratulations.
49:19Thank you, Sean.
49:20It's good to see you.
49:23Let's begin the pitches.
49:26You ready to lose?
49:27You're out of your league.
49:29You should know by now, I don't play by your rules.
49:39First up, Mia McMichael, Maison Laveau.
49:41Next, Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
50:02Beautiful work.
50:13Both themes.
50:14We'll need a few minutes to discuss.
50:20After careful consideration, we're awarding the project to Maison Laveau.
50:32I don't know.
50:33Oh, my gosh.
50:34Oh, my gosh.
50:35Of course.
50:36This is what we planned all along, wasn't it?
50:40What the hell did you people put me in? Are you trying to kill me?
50:55Mr. Gosling has a serious allergy to synthetic silk. Who designed this tuxedo?
50:59Did you even read the brief?
51:03I mean, you must have read the brief. It's not complicated.
51:07It says no synthetic blend. I mean, it must be some kind of mistake. Perhaps Mia overlooked something.
51:16A mistake? I could have ended up in the emergency room.
51:20Victoria, please, tell these amateurs why you pulled your last design.
51:32I pulled my design because the only fabric left was synthetic.
51:35I'd never risk Mr. Gosling's health for a deadline.
51:39And that's why Victoria's the best. She actually pays attention.
51:43After reviewing all of the entries, the committee has reached a decision.
51:48The commission goes to Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
51:54Mr. Gosling, it was just a slip-up.
51:57Mia's design was the front runner all along. That's why they picked her first.
52:01Maybe everyone should see this.
52:12Wait, Mia, did you actually steal Victoria's design?
52:20That's a new low.
52:21Even for you.
52:22Maison Laveau will be hearing from my liars.
52:30So you know, I will be supporting Victoria's case for design theft.
52:37Maison Laveau's reputation is toast.
52:40We're suspending all collaborations.
52:43Don't even think about trying to land anywhere else.
52:56You're blacklisted.
53:02Victoria, please.
53:03Victoria, please.
53:14I'll do anything.
53:15Please just help me save the company, the brand you built for 15 years.
53:20You made your choices, Holly.
53:23Now you live with them.
53:25Yes.
53:26Why don't you go too far?
53:28No.
53:28I don't know.
53:33I don't know.
53:34Sean Gosling's look tonight is a game changer crafted by the trailblazing team at Joven.
53:39Social media is already calling it the Winter Revolution.
53:50To the best comeback in fashion history and to the women who made it happen.
53:56And to the maternity leave that actually means something.
53:59Mom, you might want to see this.
54:15Happy birthday, Victoria.
54:20Happy birthday to you.
54:26Guys, look.
54:29Maison Laveau on the brink.
54:32Scandal pushes fashion giant towards bankruptcy.
54:35Ouch.
54:36I guess karma has a sense of humor.
54:39It's strange, isn't it?
54:44I gave them everything.
54:47Late nights, weekends, all the best years.
54:50And they tossed us aside like we were nothing.
54:54Now it's all crashing down.
54:56I thought I'd feel vindicated.
54:57Honestly, it's a weird mix.
55:00It makes relief, sure, but also a little bit of greed.
55:06Look, who said that our best years are behind us?
55:09Look at this.
55:12Joven pushes for paid leave and parental support across all industries.
55:18Victoria, this is you.
55:20You did this.
55:21Here's to a future where women don't have to choose between their families and their careers.
55:28Not just for us, but for every woman who comes after.
55:33Careful, Vincent.
55:34You almost forgot the best part.
55:36Victoria Winter.
55:53Will you marry me?
55:58Yes.
56:00A thousand times yes.
56:01Best birthday ever.
56:23you came i thought you'd want to see me like this
56:43i came because i wanted to hear it from you when word got out you left clients bailed
56:50the board freaked numbers tanked i couldn't stop it you steered maize on the bow into this
56:59storm holly i know i know my father the stress gave him a heart attack he won't even speak
57:13to me anymore i destroyed everything my thoughts slashing costs would save us but instead i
57:21gutted the company i didn't mean for it to end like this
57:27the maison louveau isn't dead i bought it last week brand the archives even the debt it's
57:37it's part of jevan now if you want it why would you do that to make sure that no more
57:43women have to suffer because of policies like yours
57:47you win victoria i hope you do better than i did
57:54i'll do it differently goodbye holly
58:01miss winter i just i wanted to thank you because of your campaign my company gave me metal
58:24for me to leave i can keep working and have my baby you changed everything congratulations
58:35wishing you and your little one every happens
58:38ready
58:48always
58:52and now
59:04jovans new
59:06collection designed by victoria
59:11wing
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