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When a struggling artist unexpectedly catches the eye of a cold-hearted billionaire CEO, sparks fly, secrets unravel, and nothing is what it seems. Watch the drama unfold in this gripping love story with a twist. Don't miss it!
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00:00:00Working under this much stress for a huge company, it's all for you mom.
00:00:06Are you nervous about your first day?
00:00:08A little bit, but thank you for getting me the job.
00:00:12Of course.
00:00:13It's been crazy. The CEO, Sebastian Armstrong, is working on a huge merger.
00:00:18He could be a two-time billionaire by the end of this deal.
00:00:21But isn't he already the richest man in the world?
00:00:23The youngest richest man in the world.
00:00:30I wonder if he remembers me from college.
00:00:43You're going to have to sacrifice a lot of late nights, and you're going to make enemies on your way to the top.
00:01:00The perfume was intoxicating.
00:01:05Sorry, um, what was I saying?
00:01:14Oh my god, what is that wretched smell?
00:01:16Maybe that's my perfume.
00:01:18That's it. It's god-awful.
00:01:21Deliveries go downstairs, sweetie.
00:01:23Uh, actually, I am Mr. Armstrong's new receptionist.
00:01:26Mmm, I used to have that job.
00:01:28Back then they used to hire class.
00:01:30I guess now they're willing to hire anyone off the street.
00:01:33Sorry to spit the truth, bitch, but you don't lost a minute here.
00:01:44Oops!
00:01:45You should probably clean that up.
00:01:46Or I'll just tell them that you did it.
00:01:48Okay, uh, my job is to answer phone calls and keep Mr. Sebastian's schedule.
00:01:58It's good health insurance.
00:02:00It'll pay for my mom's medical bills, and it'll be-
00:02:05Oh!
00:02:07Get out of my way, loser.
00:02:09My shirt!
00:02:11I told you, but I lost a day here.
00:02:14Who is that?
00:02:20That is Sebastian's wife.
00:02:23His wife?
00:02:26Be careful around her.
00:02:27She's a viper.
00:02:28Everyone knows she's only with him for his money.
00:02:35Sebastian Armstrong, we're going out tonight.
00:02:38Ruby, I have already told you that I want a divorce.
00:02:45And you need to sign these papers.
00:02:48Hmm.
00:02:58Honey, we're so good together.
00:03:02Our love burns white hot.
00:03:04Remember when we used to make love in the office executive shower?
00:03:07Mm.
00:03:08Ruby, we are over.
00:03:11Because you have made it abundantly clear that all you've ever been after is my money.
00:03:17Especially after I caught you stealing.
00:03:20Now, I have a business meeting today with Robert Sanchez, and it is the largest business deal that I have ever had.
00:03:25Mm.
00:03:26Well, nobody denies Ruby Cromwell.
00:03:28Ugh!
00:03:29Get up.
00:03:30You need to get out.
00:03:31Okay?
00:03:32I'm all sweaty for my workout.
00:03:33I need to take a shower, so go.
00:03:34Why don't I join?
00:03:35I mean, I've seen your six pack abs before.
00:03:36You need to go.
00:03:37Now.
00:03:38Fine.
00:03:39Fine.
00:03:40Hey, Thrift Shop Girl.
00:03:41Sebastian needs to see you in his office.
00:03:42Head to the door that says Executive.
00:03:43Yeah, of course.
00:03:44Yeah, of course.
00:03:45You need to go.
00:03:46I mean, I've seen your six pack abs before.
00:03:48You need to go.
00:03:49Now.
00:03:50Fine.
00:03:51Now.
00:03:52Fine.
00:03:53Hey, Thrift Shop Girl.
00:04:06Sebastian needs to see you in his office.
00:04:08Head to the door that says Executive.
00:04:11Yeah, of course.
00:04:13Mm-hmm.
00:04:14Ruby, I thought I told you to-
00:04:21I am so sorry.
00:04:36I'm so sorry, Mr. Sebastian.
00:04:38Armstrong.
00:04:39Mr. Armstrong.
00:04:40It's okay.
00:04:41Don't worry about it.
00:04:43Don't worry about it.
00:04:54I can't believe I just saw Mrs. Sebastian's arm strong.
00:04:59I'm so embarrassed.
00:05:06Who am I fooling?
00:05:08I don't belong here.
00:05:10I'm eating a panini I made with a panini maker from a thrift store.
00:05:21The terms of this merger are favorable to both sides.
00:05:25Which means we're not even close to getting a deal done.
00:05:27Where should I set these down?
00:05:29Uh, I don't care.
00:05:30Anywhere.
00:05:31Oh my God.
00:05:32I am so sorry.
00:05:33Get out of here.
00:05:34Your fire.
00:05:35Clear out your desk.
00:05:36You can't talk to your employee like that.
00:05:37I don't tell you how to run your company.
00:05:38She could sue you for wrongful termination.
00:05:40We can't do a merger with a company like that.
00:05:42Come to your senses.
00:05:44Uh, I'm sorry.
00:05:45Have we met before?
00:05:46Not funny.
00:05:47Look, why don't we start over?
00:05:48I'm Sebastian Armstrong.
00:05:49Would you like a job at my multi-billion dollar company?
00:05:50I don't think so.
00:05:51What?
00:05:52Oh, well, I don't want to work for a boss that's an asshole.
00:05:53He doesn't even know how to apologize.
00:05:55No one's ever talked to me like that.
00:05:56You know, I'm so sorry.
00:05:57I'm so sorry.
00:05:58I'm so sorry.
00:05:59I don't know if you've got anybody.
00:06:02I'm sorry.
00:06:03I'm sorry.
00:06:04I'm sorry.
00:06:05I'm sorry.
00:06:06I'm sorry.
00:06:07I'm sorry.
00:06:08I'm sorry.
00:06:09I'm sorry.
00:06:10I'm sorry.
00:06:11I'm sorry.
00:06:12Have we met before?
00:06:13a boss that's an asshole he doesn't even know how to apologize no one's ever talked to me that way
00:06:22that takes guts and i like that we need people like you at this company that stand up for
00:06:29themselves well i'm sorry if i'm overly honest i'm just tired of eating my grilled cheese panini
00:06:35in the bathroom wow i haven't laughed like that in a long time i needed that
00:06:41i'm sorry that i snapped like that in the office this merger has just been beyond stressful
00:06:49will you accept my humblest apologies
00:07:00of course and i'm sorry for spilling coffee on your very
00:07:07expensive shirt looks like we're both in need of some new digs tell you what why don't you go down
00:07:16to the tour boutique and get yourself a new outfit i can't afford the tour boutique you can with this
00:07:23no i can't take that
00:07:27i insist go down get yourself a new outfit and come back tomorrow ready to work
00:07:32go down get yourself a new outfit anyway that was just the worst date
00:07:46did you know when i was in college sebastian came to my school and gave a young entrepreneur lecture
00:07:55mm-hmm it was so charming and knowledgeable uh-oh uh-oh yeah i think you might be in love
00:08:09whatever seriously you should ride his baloney pony might land you that big promotion i am not the
00:08:18ruthless type plus i don't think he'd be into it man at his levels always into that i think he's different
00:08:25men are all the same oh coming from someone who swipes right on everyone all right all right
00:08:36hello
00:08:40what do you mean
00:08:43okay i'll be there
00:08:48everything okay no my mom has cancer
00:08:52i'm so sorry thank you she's doing better and has one treatment to go but it is expensive
00:09:03that's why i really need to keep this job thank you of course
00:09:08hi how dare you serve me with divorce papers in public you embarrass me in front of all the ladies
00:09:20at the salon
00:09:24i thought we were gonna work this out we're not gonna work this out just sign the papers no i want to go
00:09:30over every single line of this my mother gave us that chandelier in the rumpus room it's mine
00:09:36that's fine what else there's a lot else god
00:09:43vanessa can you please move my 12 o'clock appointment to the end of the day
00:09:46and also can you bring us some lunch thank you yes sebastian i i mean mr sebastian i mean mr armstrong
00:09:57getting real chummy with the help
00:10:02she works for me oh does she remember when these used to work for you
00:10:09can we just keep this professional please i used to be your receptionist don't think this
00:10:15two-bit whore can come in and replace me i'm class elegant she's homeless shelter
00:10:21here you are sir thank you vanessa
00:10:26thank you receptionist girl that'll be all
00:10:32oopsies can you get that sure
00:10:39oh my gosh i'm sorry i'm such a klutz
00:10:57sit down we are gonna go over every single line of this and you know what we're actually gonna add
00:11:02some clauses there i'd like a house in the hamptons i want a new cappuccino machine i want a cashmere
00:11:07sweater we are going in on this or i'm not signing okay have her bring a new plate in
00:11:18hey i'm sorry you go i just wanted to apologize for ruby's clumsiness you know divorces can be hard
00:11:28i needed to get the strike cleaned anyway oh you should put that on the company account
00:11:33and i want to let you know that you're doing a really good job here thank you mr armstrong yeah of
00:11:38course
00:11:42i think i know where i know you from you do yes va tech i gave a lecture there a couple years ago
00:11:49i can't believe you remember that yeah chantelle perfume number five is that it
00:11:55you know i thought about finding you after that lecture and going to the dorms and banging on some
00:12:01doors well i wish you did but it might have been frowned upon you being a lecturer maybe some sort of
00:12:10power imbalance yeah i don't think the university would have appreciated me taking advantage of my
00:12:17position interesting i always thought you took risks
00:12:29hey boss congrats on the merger thank you yeah i couldn't have done it with everybody in this room
00:12:35but uh it's not over yet but we'll get there soon thank you thank you 8 p.m tonight
00:12:43he wants me to meet him at the fanciest hotel in the city
00:13:04so
00:13:15so
00:13:25Wow, that dress fits you perfectly.
00:13:53How did you know my size?
00:13:55My grandfather used to work at a carnival.
00:13:57I could guess your weight too, but I'd rather just buy a dress for you.
00:14:05This room must have cost a fortune.
00:14:07Yeah, they tend to comp the room when you own the hotel.
00:14:17I'm used to my wine coming in a box.
00:14:21You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:14:23No one has ever said that to me so that she knows where he's from.
00:14:25He said that to me so that she knows where he's from.
00:14:28Here I go.
00:16:01I hope you're not too good for boxed wine, though.
00:16:08Oh, I am never too good for boxed wine.
00:16:12Oh, gosh.
00:16:14This has been such a whirlwind.
00:16:16I am falling so hard.
00:16:18Just be careful, honey.
00:16:23I know.
00:16:24I'm trying to take it slow.
00:16:27I mean, that merger is heating up.
00:16:29All the stockholders in the company have their eye on him right now.
00:16:31They might be looking to make it a hostile takeover.
00:16:33You're the only person I've told.
00:16:36We both decided to be discreet.
00:16:38The last thing he needs is media attention.
00:16:41It's also the last thing you need with your mom.
00:16:43How is Teresa doing?
00:16:44Better.
00:16:45They say she has one more treatment and hopefully she'll be in remission.
00:16:48That's great news.
00:16:49I really need to keep this job.
00:16:58Are you just going to stand there or we're going to get to work?
00:17:01Do you have any idea what you're doing?
00:17:03We're getting so close to finalizing this merger.
00:17:06Of course I know what I'm doing with you.
00:17:25Are you spying on me?
00:17:30Not me.
00:17:32But somebody is.
00:17:33Those came across my desk earlier today.
00:17:37And I had to pay a pretty good penny to keep them out of the press.
00:17:41I'm not a married man.
00:17:43I can date somebody.
00:17:44Your divorce with Ruby isn't final.
00:17:46She won't sign the papers, Robert.
00:17:48Any way you cut it, Sebastian, it can be a problem.
00:17:52The board is wary of getting into business with another billionaire playboy.
00:17:56They like stability.
00:17:58Especially after that one in Gotham went rogue.
00:18:01Maybe it would help to be a happily married man.
00:18:06I don't think that exists.
00:18:09I got news for you, pal.
00:18:11It does.
00:18:1235 years.
00:18:13I wish I could tell the world how I feel about her.
00:18:23But the world finding out about us during my divorce would hurt the merger.
00:18:31We are playing with fire, but I care about him so much.
00:18:34I just can't jeopardize anything.
00:18:45Well, well, well.
00:18:47What do we have here?
00:18:51Excuse me?
00:18:52I'm a buddy.
00:18:53Bruno, my buddy.
00:18:55Hi.
00:18:56I'm Vanessa.
00:18:57Mr. Armstrong's new assistant.
00:18:59We have so much in common.
00:19:00I'm also new at Armstrong Enterprises.
00:19:02I'm here to dictate the merger.
00:19:04But why talk about work while at work when we can talk about play while we play?
00:19:09What?
00:19:10Happy hour.
00:19:11Teenies on me.
00:19:13Teenies?
00:19:14Martinis.
00:19:15Teenies to bikinis.
00:19:17Oh.
00:19:19That's funny.
00:19:20Yeah.
00:19:22What'd you say we get out of these wet clothes?
00:19:25And into a dry martini.
00:19:27Are all your pickup lines martini-based?
00:19:32Yeah.
00:19:34Ugh.
00:19:36We need to talk.
00:19:39Ruby, I didn't see you on my schedule.
00:19:42Oh, okay.
00:19:43I'm pretty sure I don't need to be on your schedule because I'm your wife.
00:19:47Ex-wife.
00:19:48What do you need?
00:19:49What's the problem?
00:19:50I'm still unhappy with the divorce terms.
00:19:53How can you be unhappy?
00:19:55It's fair.
00:19:55I paid you more than half.
00:19:56Because I still want you.
00:20:00No baby voice, Ruby.
00:20:03Okay, we're through.
00:20:05Fine.
00:20:05Clearly you don't want me anymore.
00:20:07But I do know that you want me to sign before the merger.
00:20:10The merger has nothing to do with you.
00:20:12What if I wanted to have something to do with me?
00:20:15You are entitled to none of that.
00:20:17We'll see about that.
00:20:20You need to get out of here before I call security.
00:20:22You wouldn't dare.
00:20:23You need to get off.
00:20:29Come on.
00:20:30Out the door.
00:20:30Out the door.
00:20:39Hey there.
00:20:40Hey, sorry.
00:20:41I'm wiped.
00:20:42I know that you overheard Ruby yelling at me.
00:20:47It's none of my business.
00:20:48It's over between her and I.
00:20:50She does not think so.
00:20:54So, would you like to have dinner with me?
00:20:56I'm not really hungry.
00:21:01You sure about that?
00:21:06I don't think it's a good idea.
00:21:08Look, I know that we've both been under a lot of stress.
00:21:11We can just keep it simple.
00:21:13Have some good food.
00:21:14Take our mind off things.
00:21:15No pressure.
00:21:17He's right.
00:21:17We're both under a lot of stress.
00:21:19But I can't put my stress on him.
00:21:21So, dinner?
00:21:23Keep it simple.
00:21:24Keep it simple.
00:21:25This is simple.
00:21:39You're worth it.
00:21:43I'm worried about the merger.
00:21:49You too.
00:21:50I'm not worried about you closing it.
00:21:52I'm worried about us.
00:21:54Look, it's almost a done deal.
00:21:56All eyes are on you.
00:21:58With this and your divorce, don't you worry that this will make the company think you're unfit?
00:22:03Unfit for what?
00:22:04The merger is just money.
00:22:06And I have money.
00:22:07But I don't have luck.
00:22:11And I want to be with you.
00:22:15I don't know.
00:22:16Why are you so hesitant?
00:22:19I don't know if I can tell him.
00:22:24What's going on?
00:22:25My mom is...
00:22:28Cancer.
00:22:30She has cancer.
00:22:32And I just need to focus on work right now because her bills are mounting up.
00:22:36You know I can take care of that for you.
00:22:38No, Sebastian, that's not why I'm telling you.
00:22:40I don't want your charity.
00:22:42My mom always taught me to earn everything I get.
00:22:48Well, she sounds like a strong woman.
00:22:51She's the strongest woman I know.
00:22:53I admire you.
00:22:54I don't need to be admired.
00:22:56I need to be understood.
00:23:00Understood.
00:23:00I think we should slow down a little.
00:23:05What are you talking about?
00:23:07Maybe just be friends.
00:23:10I don't think I could just be friends with you.
00:23:13I don't think I can be anything more.
00:23:27I see you.
00:23:28You're a rising star of this company.
00:23:35I am just trying to work here.
00:23:37I don't need any distractions.
00:23:39Let me guess.
00:23:40Your job's a joke.
00:23:41You're broke.
00:23:41Your love life's the O.A.
00:23:43It's like you're always stuck in second gear.
00:23:47It hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year.
00:23:55No.
00:23:55Babe, come on.
00:24:02Release the attention.
00:24:08Maybe this is for the better.
00:24:10I have to get Sebastian to end this.
00:24:12This is the only way.
00:24:13Uh, yeah.
00:24:16That's the spot.
00:24:18That's what I'm talking about, girl.
00:24:29Oh.
00:24:30Sorry, Mr. Sebastian.
00:24:33Hey, Sebastian.
00:24:34Don't worry.
00:24:34We're off the clock.
00:24:35This is hot.
00:24:44Don't ever touch me again.
00:24:51Playing hard again?
00:24:53I like that.
00:24:55Brew no likey.
00:24:56Vicky.
00:24:58You big stud.
00:24:59You got this.
00:25:00She's yours.
00:25:02Two can play this game.
00:25:05I'll be there for you.
00:25:12Hey.
00:25:13I'm sorry about...
00:25:15There's nothing to be sorry about.
00:25:17We're both adults.
00:25:17You don't owe me anything.
00:25:19He was just being...
00:25:21I don't care about him.
00:25:24I just...
00:25:25I don't know.
00:25:25I thought that you were different.
00:25:27I...
00:25:27I have to let this happen.
00:25:29You know what?
00:25:30I think you're right.
00:25:32I think that we should just be friends.
00:25:35No.
00:25:36More like work colleagues.
00:25:42Because I had hoped that we were going to build something together.
00:25:46But my life, my business wasn't built off hope.
00:25:49It was built off hard work.
00:25:51No, and I was blinded by what I thought was such an amazing person.
00:25:57But the reality is you're just like everyone else.
00:26:02You're just after my money.
00:26:03You're just after my money.
00:26:04Smashing an aisle.
00:26:13How about we finish where we started?
00:26:14Get off.
00:26:15What about all that break room talk?
00:26:17I thought I told you never touch me again.
00:26:20Let's pretend I didn't hear that.
00:26:22Get off me, Bruno.
00:26:23I'm not interested.
00:26:25Don't be that interested.
00:26:27Let's keep it.
00:26:33Don't regret this.
00:26:40Tell me everything.
00:26:43It was terrible what I did, but this merger was so important to Sebastian.
00:26:47I couldn't risk losing it for him.
00:26:49You were never going to lose it for him.
00:26:51I can't be a distraction to him.
00:26:53Maybe he needs a distraction.
00:26:54What did you do?
00:26:58I almost kissed Bruno.
00:27:01The aggressive guy?
00:27:03He only did it to make Sebastian forget about me so he could think about the merger.
00:27:08I hope you know what you're doing.
00:27:14I wish we had met in college.
00:27:17Things would be so different.
00:27:19Kate, I don't know how to fix this.
00:27:25Girl, you can't fix being in love.
00:27:31What do you think Sebastian's doing right now?
00:27:40What is wrong with you?
00:27:41I mean, you have everything.
00:27:43And even after this merger, you'll have even more.
00:27:47You can have any woman you desire.
00:27:48Boy, don't ask that I'm humble.
00:27:59You'd give it all up and be with her, wouldn't you?
00:28:04Well, if you love her, then you should just go to her.
00:28:11What do you have to drink in this dump?
00:28:13Ruby.
00:28:14What are you doing here?
00:28:15Come in.
00:28:16I'm sorry.
00:28:17I was a cranky bitch earlier.
00:28:18What are you doing here?
00:28:20Well, things got a little heated earlier.
00:28:22And I thought I should come make amends.
00:28:27Is it me?
00:28:30Is it hot in here?
00:28:31I've missed you.
00:28:44I've missed you.
00:28:56We were so good together.
00:28:57We were so good together.
00:29:07Let me take you to the bedroom.
00:29:13No, no, no, hey, I'm sorry.
00:29:21I can't do this.
00:29:24Look, we had something in the past, Ruby.
00:29:27I can't do this.
00:29:27I can't do this.
00:29:28I can't do it.
00:29:29I can't do it.
00:29:30I can't do it.
00:29:31I can't do it.
00:29:32It's about that bitch.
00:29:36Don't call her that.
00:29:38You'll regret this, Sebastian Armstrong?
00:29:40Hey, hey, get off of me.
00:30:02Hey, hey, hey, are you okay?
00:30:07What is that?
00:30:11You must have dropped it.
00:30:15My God, somebody's been spying on us.
00:30:17Thanks for the statement, ma'am.
00:30:28We'll keep an eye out for the perp.
00:30:30In the meantime, try to get some rest.
00:30:33Good night.
00:30:40Yeah, of course.
00:30:43How did you know where I lived?
00:30:44I looked your address up at work.
00:30:49I was coming over to apologize.
00:30:51About what?
00:30:53Look, I was a jerk earlier, and I overreacted.
00:30:56It's okay.
00:30:58Vanessa.
00:31:01People in my position have a very hard time with dating.
00:31:04Everyone only seems to want one thing from me,
00:31:06and that's why I have to be protective.
00:31:08I've been blinded by love before.
00:31:11Ruby?
00:31:12That obvious, huh?
00:31:13Yeah, she's, um...
00:31:15Bitch.
00:31:17Yeah.
00:31:18And she also could put this hold on people.
00:31:21And I didn't realize it till much later
00:31:23that she's just a gold digger.
00:31:26And she never loved me.
00:31:27She only loved my bank account.
00:31:29And that's why I tend to be defensive.
00:31:33Sebastian, maybe it's just not the right time for us.
00:31:37You have this merger.
00:31:38I don't want you to lose sight of it.
00:31:43And you have your mother.
00:31:46How's she doing?
00:31:48She has her last treatment coming up, so we're hopeful.
00:31:52Yeah.
00:31:54She knows that I put off my career goals to take care of her.
00:31:58And she carries that guilt.
00:32:03The other day, she said that sometimes she wished she had died.
00:32:08So I could live.
00:32:11She's a strong woman, just like you.
00:32:14Look, I appreciate your generosity.
00:32:15But as of now, all I'm asking is that we remain boss and secretary.
00:32:25Deal?
00:32:29Deal.
00:32:31Under one condition.
00:32:33What is it?
00:32:36You replace this.
00:32:40Sure.
00:32:41You still have my black Amex card?
00:32:44I never used it.
00:32:45Okay.
00:32:46Well, you need to go down to La Tour Boutique and get yourself another cocktail dress.
00:32:50I'm not going to do that.
00:32:55Well, you need to because I need you to attend a dinner with me.
00:32:59No dates.
00:33:01No, no, it's not a date.
00:33:02Personal assistant.
00:33:03Strictly business.
00:33:05You feed me the names of people that I should know.
00:33:08It's boring, but the food is good.
00:33:11So what do you say?
00:33:13Deal?
00:33:13Well, that's my one condition.
00:33:15You really are a good negotiator.
00:33:22You should probably go.
00:33:24Can I help you?
00:33:37Yes, yes.
00:33:38I am looking for a dress.
00:33:40Looks like you need a whole new wardrobe.
00:33:42Oh, probably.
00:33:45Sorry, we don't have anything in the hobo casual collection.
00:33:48Oh, I know, I know.
00:33:50I don't usually shop at places like this, but I actually walk by here all the time and stare
00:33:55at that dress in the window.
00:33:57Not to cut you off.
00:33:58I'm pretty busy here.
00:33:59And we only serve to high-end clients.
00:34:04Okay.
00:34:07Maybe I'm in the wrong store.
00:34:09Maybe you are.
00:34:09I should probably go.
00:34:12You should.
00:34:17No, wait just a minute.
00:34:19What is going on here?
00:34:20I don't belong here.
00:34:21Of course you do.
00:34:22Mr. Sebastian Armstrong, welcome.
00:34:24You weren't very welcoming to my friend here.
00:34:26I didn't know she was...
00:34:27That shouldn't matter.
00:34:28You don't have to do this.
00:34:30Yes, I do.
00:34:30No, you should treat everyone who walks through that door with respect.
00:34:34I'm so sorry, Mr. Armstrong.
00:34:36I'm really sorry.
00:34:38My boyfriend just dumped me and I'm in a terrible mood.
00:34:41It's okay.
00:34:42I actually have those same sneakers that you're wearing.
00:34:44I love them.
00:34:46Also, that dress in the window, I love it too.
00:34:48But I'm jealous because I know it'll look way better on you.
00:34:51Plus, I have at least food.
00:34:53I'm oversharing.
00:34:54Just wrap up the dress.
00:34:55We have a big event to attend to tonight.
00:35:00Sorry, I know that this is a lot.
00:35:19I don't want to let you down.
00:35:22You won't.
00:35:23Just stick with me.
00:35:23I have some cocktail hour negotiating.
00:35:25Oh, God.
00:35:31I didn't realize they let trash in here.
00:35:33Ruby, this isn't the time or the place.
00:35:35Sebastian, you haven't answered any of my phone calls.
00:35:38Our divorce terms are unacceptable.
00:35:40I'm sorry, Ms. Cromwell, but Sebastian is about to give you a speech.
00:35:43I'm sorry.
00:35:44Who the fuck are you?
00:35:45This is a conversation between my husband and I.
00:35:49You mean your ex-husband.
00:35:51Oh, no.
00:36:00I'm so sorry.
00:36:01I'm such a klutz.
00:36:10And now, ladies and gentlemen, may we present Mr. Sebastian Armstrong.
00:36:16I think it's about time we got legal involved to talk about these terms and details.
00:36:24Before it goes to legal, should I have my guys look at it?
00:36:27Your guys.
00:36:29Just keep taking notes.
00:36:31You're new here, so maybe you can learn a thing or two about negotiating.
00:36:34Pretty sure I could teach you a thing or two.
00:36:42Thank you, Vanessa.
00:36:42Let me know if you need anything else.
00:36:47I need some of that.
00:36:49Damn, she's hot.
00:36:51Nothing wrong with dipping the pen in the company ink.
00:36:54Am I right, boys?
00:36:56I didn't know that you two were an item.
00:36:58There's a lot you don't know about me, Seb.
00:37:01It's Mr. Armstrong.
00:37:03Oh, so formal.
00:37:05This company needed a little joke like me.
00:37:08Guys, this isn't a pissing contest.
00:37:10Yeah, I know.
00:37:12Because I already got the prize.
00:37:15So, you are dating.
00:37:17I mean, if you call getting freaky in a two-star hotel dating.
00:37:21Come on, keep it classy.
00:37:23You won't be doing anything classy tonight.
00:37:26Respect the workplace.
00:37:28And you chill.
00:37:30When you got money like us, cheap sluts like Vanessa are a dime a dozen.
00:37:35Stop.
00:37:39Stop.
00:37:42You're done.
00:37:43Get out of here.
00:37:44Pack your shit up.
00:37:44We don't do sexual harassment at this company.
00:37:47Okay, big boss man.
00:37:49I'll leave.
00:37:51But you're going to regret this.
00:37:52You have no idea who I am and what I'm capable of.
00:37:56Just leave, son.
00:37:57It's over.
00:37:58Don't worry, Sebastian.
00:38:03I got your back.
00:38:05Back in my day, guys like him would have gotten it much worse.
00:38:09This won't affect our negotiations at all.
00:38:12It's good to be rid of the bad energy in the room.
00:38:19Oh, my God.
00:38:20Vanessa, what's wrong?
00:38:29Someone vandalized my car.
00:38:31What?
00:38:31Are you okay?
00:38:38Stop.
00:38:39There.
00:38:46I can't see their faces.
00:38:47They're wearing masks.
00:38:48The timestamp says it's from this afternoon, so it can't be...
00:38:52Bruno.
00:38:55He was in my office at that time.
00:38:58I'll send this to the authorities.
00:39:00I'm scared.
00:39:05I'll protect you.
00:39:11Oh, there's my sweet daughter.
00:39:13Hi, Doc.
00:39:14How's my mom doing?
00:39:16Hi, Vanessa.
00:39:17Vanessa, your mother is doing exceptionally well.
00:39:20We couldn't be happier with her results.
00:39:22And as you know, the entire staff loves her.
00:39:25Just trying to make the best of it.
00:39:27Hopefully, this will be her last treatment and send her cancer into remission.
00:39:31The only sad thing is, Ms. Porter won't be brightening up our oncology ward anymore.
00:39:36Stop.
00:39:38I'll leave you, too.
00:39:38How are you, honey?
00:39:43I'm good.
00:39:44Work's really busy.
00:39:46Well, you always manage to keep a handle on everything.
00:39:49I just can't wait to get out of here.
00:39:51Food sucks.
00:39:54Are you okay?
00:39:54You seem a bit distracted.
00:39:57I have to tell you something, Mom.
00:39:58I don't want you to worry.
00:40:00Well, I'm going to worry whether you tell me or not.
00:40:02I think I have a stalker.
00:40:06What?
00:40:06Someone vandalized my car.
00:40:07They wrote a bad word.
00:40:10A magic marker.
00:40:11Well, maybe some vinegar or something will help get that off.
00:40:14I know, Mom.
00:40:15I think it was somehow connected to this guy at work.
00:40:18This guy at work, Bruno Lombardi.
00:40:20He has been all over me and it's starting to word me out.
00:40:23You said Bruno Lombardi?
00:40:26John Lombardi's son?
00:40:27John Lombardi runs a crime family.
00:40:34Yes.
00:40:35And Bruno is quote-unquote heir to that throne.
00:40:40A crime family?
00:40:42Yeah.
00:40:42Your uncle had some running with them years ago.
00:40:45They're thugs.
00:40:46And if Bruno is anything like his father, you want to be swiping left, like the kids say.
00:40:51I think he got fired today.
00:40:53What if he blames me for everything?
00:40:54Kids today.
00:40:55They always want to blame somebody else for their issues.
00:40:58They can't take responsibility.
00:41:00But not my baby girl.
00:41:04The Lombardi crime family accused of racketeering drugs.
00:41:08Human trafficking?
00:41:10Apparently, he's still running the crime family from prison.
00:41:14And he's grooming Bruno to take over.
00:41:17They've got some troubles going on.
00:41:19So, honey, please be careful.
00:41:21I have to warn Sebastian.
00:41:23I have to go, Mom.
00:41:24I love you.
00:41:46You need a replacement for the whoremobile.
00:41:48You know I can't accept this.
00:41:51You have to.
00:41:52I really can't.
00:41:54Then why not?
00:41:56Sebastian, I'm worried.
00:42:00I found out that Bruno has ties to the mafia.
00:42:03No, our HR fully vetted him.
00:42:06I'm sure there's ways of skirting that.
00:42:08Word is he's being groomed to become head of the crime family.
00:42:11Then why would he want a job here?
00:42:13I don't know.
00:42:14He could be dangerous.
00:42:15Look, you don't need to worry about that anymore.
00:42:18Because I fired him.
00:42:20That's why I'm worried.
00:42:22No, look.
00:42:23I have the best security that money can buy.
00:42:26We don't need to be intimidated by people like Bruno.
00:42:29And we need to focus on the good that we can do.
00:42:32And speaking of, I have a charity event that I'd like you to help me out with tonight.
00:42:39Charity?
00:42:39Yeah, it's for cancer research.
00:42:41Oh.
00:42:42I would love to.
00:42:43Hmm?
00:42:44But I don't know.
00:42:45Look, somebody just dropped out last minute.
00:42:47You'd be doing me a big, big favor.
00:42:49It's at the Biltmore Ballroom, 6 p.m. tonight.
00:42:51One condition.
00:42:57Okay.
00:42:58What?
00:43:01You take the car back.
00:43:06Fine.
00:43:08See you tonight.
00:43:13Damn.
00:43:14He is a good negotiator.
00:43:21You must be the new model.
00:43:31You're on stage in five.
00:43:32On stage?
00:43:34What is this?
00:43:35This is a charity auction.
00:43:36People are going to bid on you for dates.
00:43:39No, no, no, no.
00:43:40I can't do this.
00:43:41Are you kidding?
00:43:42This is going to be fun.
00:43:43And it's for a good cause, girl.
00:43:45You wouldn't mind a man bidding on me for a change.
00:43:47Yeah.
00:43:50Going looks?
00:43:51Going twice.
00:43:53And she is sold to that gentleman over there for $500,000 for a special date.
00:43:59And this is a new charity record for us.
00:44:02Thank you for your generosity, sir.
00:44:05Oh.
00:44:08Would you looky here.
00:44:10I guess they let anyone into these charity events, don't they?
00:44:14Next on stage, please welcome Vanessa Porter.
00:44:17I just sold for $500,000.
00:44:23Set a new charity record.
00:44:25That crowd is going to eat you up.
00:44:27And remember, ladies and gents, your bids will be going towards a very special cause,
00:44:33Cancer Research Labs.
00:44:35Standing next to me is our beautiful last model, Vanessa Porter.
00:44:39The lucky winner will be taking this lovely lady on a date and just dinner.
00:44:43No funny business.
00:44:44Okay.
00:44:45I'm talking to you, Mr. Rolstein.
00:44:47Mm-hmm.
00:44:48The bidding will start at $300,000.
00:44:52$500,000.
00:44:53$500,000.
00:44:55$600,000.
00:44:57Great.
00:44:57We have $600,000 over there.
00:45:00$700,000.
00:45:02We got $700,000 over here.
00:45:04$800,000.
00:45:06$800,000.
00:45:07$1,000,000.
00:45:08$1,000,000.
00:45:13$1,000,000.
00:45:16Sir, wow, what an amazing finale.
00:45:19Any other bids?
00:45:20Going once.
00:45:22Going twice.
00:45:25And sold to that gentleman over there for $1,000,000.
00:45:29What an amazing finale.
00:45:32Beating the previous record of...
00:45:34What's her name?
00:45:36Um, anyway, sir, please come up and claim your prize.
00:45:41This is going to be fun.
00:45:46You cannot go out on that date.
00:45:48It could be dangerous.
00:45:49I don't have a choice.
00:45:52You always have a choice.
00:45:54It's in the next room.
00:45:55It's in a controlled space.
00:45:57Why are you doing this?
00:45:58Because he wants me to back out.
00:46:00He wants to make you look bad.
00:46:03I'm doing this for the charity.
00:46:05It's just dinner in public.
00:46:06It'll be fine.
00:46:09Okay.
00:46:10I trust you.
00:46:12I also want to see what Bruno's up to.
00:46:15What's his game plan?
00:46:17You know, for a winning bet of $1,000,000, you'd think they'd serve at a hooch.
00:46:26I'd rather be home, drinking my wine from a box.
00:46:30And we have so much in common.
00:46:33I'd rather be at your home, too.
00:46:35What do you want from me?
00:46:37What are you talking about, baby?
00:46:39I just want to get to know you.
00:46:42Oh, I have been very clear.
00:46:45I am not interested.
00:46:48Don't you know who I am?
00:46:50Oh, I know who you think you are.
00:46:54I paid a lot of money for this day.
00:46:57I mean, Cassina, I can make things very difficult for you and your little boyfriend.
00:47:00You know, this wine ain't that bad.
00:47:15Where are you going?
00:47:17The date ain't over yet, sweetheart.
00:47:19Can a girl use the restroom?
00:47:30Stop playing games, babe.
00:47:34We know what that $1,000,000 bought me.
00:47:41I'm good, everybody.
00:47:43I'm good.
00:47:48Oh.
00:47:57Knock, knock.
00:47:58Hey, how was the date?
00:48:00And, um, who was this from?
00:48:06Uh, from Bruno, with all my love.
00:48:07Thanks for the magical night.
00:48:09Well, I guess that answers that.
00:48:10No, Sebastian, that's...
00:48:12It wasn't...
00:48:12No, no, it's fine.
00:48:13I have some work I need to be doing now.
00:48:26I'm just throwing this out there,
00:48:27but I think I'm entitled to more like 65%.
00:48:32Yeah, yeah, that sounds fine.
00:48:34Fine?
00:48:34Sebastian, that's robbery.
00:48:35Sebastian, that's robbery.
00:48:37Your head isn't in the game.
00:48:39We need to wrap this up so we can send it before Congress and push this merger through soon.
00:48:44A good negotiation is where both parties walk away equally unhappy.
00:48:49And right now, Sebastian, I'm very happy.
00:48:53That's it, Sebastian.
00:49:00I'm done.
00:49:02It's over.
00:49:04Wait, what do you mean that it's over?
00:49:06We need a break.
00:49:08Listen, why don't we take a long weekend?
00:49:10You can go home and refocus on this merger,
00:49:14and I can spend some time with my grandkids.
00:49:16We've spent every day at this damn office.
00:49:19We can come back on Tuesday and wrap this thing up.
00:49:24Okay.
00:49:25Yeah, yeah, that's a good idea.
00:49:27Let me...
00:49:29Everyone, listen up.
00:49:31Everyone can have all for the week with pay.
00:49:33Okay.
00:49:33Okay.
00:49:40So, do you have any plans for the weekend?
00:49:44How would I?
00:49:45I just found out I have the week off.
00:49:47Hmm, well, I'd like to take you to dinner.
00:49:49Sebastian, I...
00:49:50I can't, but thank you.
00:49:54My mom's still in the hospital, so I have to go visit her.
00:49:57Well, maybe she'd like a box of chocolates.
00:49:59Yeah, maybe she would.
00:50:06Can I come in?
00:50:06She's fine.
00:50:10I'd love to have a drink, but I can't.
00:50:13Well, no one offered you one.
00:50:14I can't, because I'm pregnant.
00:50:18You're pregnant.
00:50:20I don't know how to tell you this, Sebastian,
00:50:22but you're the father.
00:50:25That's impossible.
00:50:26We broke up three months ago.
00:50:33Can't you tell?
00:50:34I'm three months pregnant.
00:50:34No, no, no, I can't be the father.
00:50:38Okay, well, I have a paternity test,
00:50:40an ultrasound that's a different.
00:50:43Right there.
00:51:00Well, if this is true,
00:51:01then I'm not the type of man
00:51:02that runs from his responsibilities.
00:51:05That's what I love about you.
00:51:06You're so responsible.
00:51:10You need to go.
00:51:11I need time to think, Ruby.
00:51:13Leave that there for you.
00:51:15Okay.
00:51:15Okay.
00:51:16I don't know how I'm going to tell Vanessa,
00:51:27but I have to be honest with her.
00:51:28I think we got him.
00:51:33I hope so.
00:51:35You riding whore on her car did nothing.
00:51:37And me leaving those photos that I took
00:51:39when I broke into her house also didn't work.
00:51:41Okay, well, I'm still out too grand
00:51:43for a fake paternity test.
00:51:44I really thought Sebastian hitting me
00:51:47would ruin this merger.
00:51:47Okay, I still want the merger to happen, moron.
00:51:50I just want the divorce to happen after
00:51:52so that I get half.
00:51:54And if that doesn't work,
00:51:55we'll move on to plan C
00:51:56and eliminate Sebastian altogether.
00:51:59I know exactly where he hangs out
00:52:00when he needs time alone.
00:52:03He'll pay for humiliating Lombardi.
00:52:35That is beautiful and delicious.
00:52:42Who's it from?
00:52:44I hope it's not from Bruno.
00:52:46Oh, my God.
00:52:50If you change your mind, I'm here for you.
00:52:53With all my love, Sebastian.
00:52:55It's a plane ticket
00:53:04to Italy.
00:53:09You must go.
00:53:11I'm not leaving you, Mom.
00:53:18Two tickets.
00:53:20Mom, how are you feeling?
00:53:25I'm feeling like I need to see
00:53:28the Italian countryside
00:53:29and eat some authentic Italian.
00:53:32Looks like we're going to Italy.
00:53:34Yes.
00:53:48Welcome.
00:53:48Nice to finally meet you.
00:53:54Oh, lovely to meet you, too.
00:53:56Yeah, come on in.
00:53:58So, Miss Porter,
00:54:01how are you doing?
00:54:03Wonderful.
00:54:04Just wonderful.
00:54:06Thank you so much
00:54:06for bringing my daughter
00:54:07and I out here.
00:54:09And that private jet experience,
00:54:11that is the way to travel.
00:54:14And the food was delicious.
00:54:16What's mine is yours,
00:54:17so feel free
00:54:18to make yourself at home.
00:54:19Yeah.
00:54:25Mom, where are you going?
00:54:26Are you feeling okay?
00:54:27I'm fine.
00:54:28Absolutely awesome.
00:54:30I have never felt better.
00:54:32Yeah.
00:54:33So, I'm just off now
00:54:34to find myself
00:54:35an Italian man.
00:54:36Mom.
00:54:37You are in the right place, then.
00:54:39Oh, do not encourage her.
00:54:43I'm going to leave you guys alone.
00:54:45Enjoy.
00:54:47Well, cheers to that.
00:54:49Cheers to that.
00:54:54I need to come clean.
00:54:57Bruno and I...
00:54:59Look, I don't care, but...
00:55:00No, listen.
00:55:01We were never a thing.
00:55:02You and Bruno
00:55:03never had an affair.
00:55:04No, I faked the whole thing.
00:55:07Why?
00:55:08I didn't know
00:55:09how to break it off with you.
00:55:11I was afraid
00:55:12I was a distraction.
00:55:14So, I lied.
00:55:15And it blew up in my face.
00:55:19Vanessa,
00:55:20I need you to understand
00:55:21something very clearly.
00:55:23I'm not distracted
00:55:24by us together.
00:55:25I'm distracted
00:55:26by us apart.
00:55:40And I also want to be honest
00:55:42with you about something.
00:55:44Ruby told me
00:55:45that she is pregnant
00:55:46and it's mine.
00:55:47What?
00:55:48How?
00:55:48Look, I don't believe her,
00:55:50but I still do need
00:55:51to play this thing right.
00:55:52And I hope
00:55:53that you can trust me
00:55:54on this.
00:55:57Okay.
00:55:58I trust you.
00:56:03I love you.
00:56:09I love you, too.
00:56:10I love you, too.
00:56:22I love you, too.
00:56:52I love you, too.
00:57:09I love you, too.
00:57:10I love you, too.
00:57:11Mom!
00:57:13Mom?
00:57:29Hello? Who is this?
00:57:31I am your mother. She will stay safe if you follow my everywhere.
00:57:35I'll text instructions to this phone.
00:57:37If you alert the authorities, your mother will be killed.
00:57:41I'm coming for you, Mom.
00:57:46This is the address?
00:57:48Vanessa!
00:57:50Glad you made it.
00:57:52Looks like you brought your little boyfriend, hmm?
00:58:03Yes, Colin, boss.
00:58:05So is she.
00:58:07Let's go inside.
00:58:11Look at you two.
00:58:13Wow.
00:58:14The perfect couple.
00:58:15What do you want, Bruno?
00:58:16I'll do the questioning.
00:58:18That's what people with guns get to do.
00:58:21We could have been a great team, but you had to blow it all for some trim.
00:58:26Just tell me why that...
00:58:28Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
00:58:30I always hated guys like you, Sebastian. Bootstrap guys.
00:58:34That's why I'm going to love bleeding you dry for everything you worked for.
00:58:41I want your entire fortune.
00:58:43You son of a bitch.
00:58:45Calm down, Sebastian.
00:58:46You don't want to end up under the sea.
00:58:48Fine.
00:58:49For Teresa.
00:58:50We just need to know that she's alive.
00:58:52Mom!
00:58:53It's okay.
00:58:54Mom!
00:58:55It's okay.
00:58:56Mom!
00:58:57It's okay.
00:58:58It's okay.
00:58:59Boo-boo.
00:59:00There's your proof of life.
00:59:01Transfer the money to this address using this phone.
00:59:02Come on.
00:59:03Come on.
00:59:04Come on.
00:59:05Come on.
00:59:06Come on.
00:59:07Come on.
00:59:08Come on.
00:59:09Come on.
00:59:10We just need to know that she's alive.
00:59:11Mom!
00:59:12It's okay.
00:59:13Mom!
00:59:14It's okay.
00:59:15It's okay.
00:59:16Boo-boo.
00:59:18There's your proof of life.
00:59:20Transfer the money to this address using this phone.
00:59:23Come on.
00:59:26Come on.
00:59:31I'm so sorry that this is happening.
00:59:33This is all my fault.
00:59:39It's gonna wipe you out.
00:59:43It doesn't matter.
00:59:44As long as you and your mother are safe.
00:59:48I can always make my money back, but I need you on my side.
00:59:57Ka-ching!
00:59:59Thanks for the money.
01:00:01But you didn't really think I'll let your mom go, did you?
01:00:15All right!
01:00:18Ruby, you killed him!
01:00:20Oh, whoopsies.
01:00:22I'm such a klutz.
01:00:24Guess I won't be sharing that money after all.
01:00:26Hmm.
01:00:29What, honey?
01:00:30You play chess.
01:00:31You know the pawns always die.
01:00:34Hands up!
01:00:39Why are you doing this?
01:00:40I gave you everything!
01:00:42Why?
01:00:43Because you left me!
01:00:45Nobody leaves me.
01:00:47I get everything I've always wanted.
01:00:49You know exactly why.
01:00:54When I met you, you were nothing.
01:00:57The only reason you married me was for my family name.
01:00:59For my clout.
01:01:01You used me to climb the social ladder.
01:01:04Then once you got to the top, you dropped me!
01:01:07And what you think this whore can replace me?
01:01:10Me?
01:01:11You're wrong.
01:01:12I married you for what I thought was out of love.
01:01:15But then I quickly realized that all you ever cared about was material shit.
01:01:20And I tried to prove to you that we can't have it all.
01:01:23We could!
01:01:25Spare me, Mr. Perfect Please.
01:01:27I really can't.
01:01:31Hmm.
01:01:32No, no, no.
01:01:40Oopsies!
01:01:42Sorry, my little mouse.
01:01:43It won't happen again.
01:01:45Ruby, you can fix all of this.
01:01:46All you need to do is let Teresa go.
01:01:53Fix this?
01:01:54Yes.
01:01:56This is beyond repair, my dear husband.
01:01:59Revenge, retribution, whatever you want to call it.
01:02:01I finally have the power.
01:02:06Fuck you bitch!
01:02:09Most dads give their girls jewelry.
01:02:11But not my dad.
01:02:13I used to think guns were scary.
01:02:15But in the right hand, they're quite beautiful.
01:02:19We could have been great, Sebastian.
01:02:21But you had to go ahead and ruin it all!
01:02:23Shut the fuck up, Ruby!
01:02:27I'm gonna kill you both.
01:02:28And when the police get here, they'll find me laying on the ground, covered in blood, screaming,
01:02:34Help me! Help me!
01:02:37And I'll blame it on that, Mafia moron.
01:02:39Drop it!
01:02:40No!
01:02:41Yes!
01:02:42I'm gonna kill you though!
01:02:43And I'll be a moron!
01:02:44Drop it!
01:02:45No!
01:02:46No!
01:02:47I'll be a moron!
01:02:48Drop it!
01:02:50No!
01:02:51No!
01:02:52No!
01:02:54No!
01:02:55No!
01:02:56No!
01:02:57No!
01:02:58No!
01:02:59No!
01:03:00No!
01:03:01No!
01:03:02you're okay yeah i'm okay honey i knew you'd come and get me but next time can we go to paris
01:03:19please okay miss porter i'm detective colombo we've been monitoring the lombardi crime family
01:03:28for several months now and we have all the information we need to indict ruby and bruno
01:03:33on an extortion plot but how we had somebody on the inside
01:03:37you're a cop yeah department of justice undercover the merger made us look into a
01:03:48possible crime link with armstrong enterprises turns out sebastian is legit he just hired the
01:03:52wrong people luckily interpol connected me to the talent piece at just the right time
01:03:58i would have never guessed guess those late night wine sessions were just research huh
01:04:03getting into your friend was just one of the benefits oh uh one more thing mr armstrong
01:04:09your money's secure we made sure the transfer didn't go through
01:04:14thank you
01:04:20and in business news the congress has approved the bastion enterprise merger
01:04:24ceo sebastian armstrong is now the richest man in the world this merger is an unprecedented
01:04:29green deal they have agreed to convert 70 percent of their carbon producing plans
01:04:33into renewable energy power plants
01:04:38cheers to teresa being cancer free for six months
01:04:42cheers cheers
01:04:47and cheers to vanessa
01:04:51for her hopefully making me the happiest man on earth
01:04:54oh my god
01:05:00will you marry me
01:05:01yes
01:05:16i promise to love you forever
01:05:19i promise to love you forever
01:05:31you
01:05:33you
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