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00:00:00Oh, yes, Preston.
00:00:07Oh, Preston.
00:00:11Preston.
00:00:13Preston.
00:00:16Sorry, what were you saying, Father?
00:00:18I said, are you planning to attend our little celebration next week?
00:00:22Yes, you must come.
00:00:24Everyone will expect you to be there.
00:00:26I'm busy next week.
00:00:28But...
00:00:28Next week is the anniversary of my mother's death.
00:00:33I'm sure Father has forgotten.
00:00:35After all, it was one year ago.
00:00:37Don't speak that way in front of your stepmother.
00:00:40It's all right, darling.
00:00:43I'll get it.
00:00:53You.
00:00:55Oh, Emily, you're finally here.
00:00:58Preston, this is Emily, your new stepsister.
00:01:04Preston.
00:01:08You're late.
00:01:09Okay, I know, I know.
00:01:10I'm sorry.
00:01:10I will not keep covering for you.
00:01:12You said that the last time.
00:01:15Besides, I finished my photography portfolio.
00:01:18Oh, finally, I thought you'd never finish.
00:01:20I wanted it to be perfect.
00:01:22Perfect doesn't pay the bills.
00:01:23But it will.
00:01:25Okay.
00:01:25Until then, take this tray.
00:01:28These little finger foods aren't going to serve themselves.
00:01:33Preston.
00:01:34Nice to meet you.
00:01:35Who is he?
00:01:38He looks like a total tool.
00:01:39Shh.
00:01:40I wouldn't say that too loudly.
00:01:42This is his house.
00:01:43It's very nice.
00:01:44In his party.
00:01:45Hey, about time you made an appearance.
00:01:54Sorry, I was on a business call.
00:01:56I would love to see all of your hard work finally paying off, but it's time to take this
00:01:59all in, my friend.
00:02:01After Flatter goes public, this is going to be our lives every single night.
00:02:06Oh, look who just arrived.
00:02:10You can't escape me tonight, Preston.
00:02:13I take it you invited her?
00:02:15Just protecting my investment.
00:02:18Don't remind me.
00:02:19Hey, you're the youngest CEO and owner to take a company public.
00:02:22That makes an already skeptical market even more nervous.
00:02:25It's important to project stability, I know.
00:02:30Yeah, which means that until the IPO, you and Cassie are the perfect, happy couple.
00:02:37Then what?
00:02:39After.
00:02:40It doesn't matter what or who you do.
00:02:42After, you, and by the transit of property, I, will be very, very rich.
00:02:50Thanks.
00:02:55Oh, hell no.
00:03:01Hello?
00:03:02Did you hear what I said?
00:03:04We're going to be rich, filthy rich.
00:03:06I mean, this could be your chance to, uh, get in on the ground floor, if you know what
00:03:10I mean.
00:03:11Shut up.
00:03:14Dylan, I see you're still preying on commentarian.
00:03:18Guilty, Cassie.
00:03:20Didn't know you were coming tonight.
00:03:22I'm full of surprises.
00:03:25You couldn't go now.
00:03:27Go serve your cheese elsewhere.
00:03:29Shoot.
00:03:34I knew you wanted to get me alone.
00:03:36No.
00:03:37Just to remind you that we are not a couple.
00:03:40But, Preston...
00:03:41No.
00:03:41Wait.
00:03:42We're only keeping the charade up until the IPO goes through.
00:03:46So remember, you're not my girlfriend.
00:03:52Where are you going?
00:03:53To my room.
00:03:57I didn't want to host this party.
00:04:07Eavesdrop much?
00:04:08Ugh.
00:04:09He doesn't even have manners.
00:04:12Where did Preston go?
00:04:14He's not feeling well.
00:04:16He needs to be down here showing his face.
00:04:18I know.
00:04:20It's so much worse.
00:04:22I don't know why.
00:04:22Deep breaths.
00:04:23Actually, don't worry.
00:04:25I've got just the plan to keep him in line.
00:04:28He needs to be reminded that I'm not just someone to be tossed aside.
00:04:30Uh, yes.
00:04:38How can I help you?
00:04:39I need you to bring a bottle of champagne and two glasses up to the host's room.
00:04:45My job only includes doing catering for the party.
00:04:47If you want to be paid by Mr. Langford, I suggest you do what I say.
00:04:52Uh, sure.
00:04:53Okay.
00:05:06Shit.
00:05:09Hi, Mom.
00:05:10I am at work.
00:05:11Can I call you back later?
00:05:12Honey, I got married.
00:05:14You what?
00:05:16Father?
00:05:17Son?
00:05:17I'm calling to tell you that I got married.
00:05:20What?
00:05:22Excuse me?
00:05:23That's right.
00:05:25Are you serious?
00:05:27Of course I am.
00:05:30Okay, but Mom, last time was...
00:05:32Listen, this time it's for real.
00:05:35What the hell were you thinking?
00:05:37Mom died less than a year ago.
00:05:39Your mother would want me to be happy.
00:05:41Why don't you?
00:05:43I'm calling to tell you to stay home tomorrow.
00:05:46Why?
00:05:47So you can meet my new wife, of course.
00:05:50So will you come?
00:05:52Okay.
00:05:54Wonderful.
00:05:55We have something nice planned.
00:05:56I want you to be there.
00:05:58Okay.
00:05:59Great.
00:06:00Yeah, I've got to go.
00:06:03Bye, sweetie.
00:06:03Bye.
00:06:03Bye.
00:06:04Bye.
00:06:04Bye.
00:06:04Bye.
00:06:04Bye.
00:06:04Bye.
00:06:04Bye.
00:06:04Bye.
00:06:04Bye.
00:06:06Bye.
00:06:06Bye.
00:06:08Bye.
00:06:08Bye.
00:06:08Bye.
00:06:10Bye.
00:06:10Bye.
00:06:12Bye.
00:06:12Bye.
00:06:14Bye.
00:06:16Bye.
00:06:18Bye.
00:06:19Bye.
00:06:19Bye.
00:06:20Bye.
00:06:20If you want to be paid by Mr. Langford, I suggest you do what I say.
00:06:40Hello?
00:06:40Is anybody...
00:06:43No.
00:06:47Hello?
00:07:01Shit.
00:07:01Shit.
00:07:01Shit.
00:07:02Shit.
00:07:02Shit.
00:07:02Shit.
00:07:07Um...
00:07:07Hello?
00:07:08Hello?
00:07:08Um, I am so, so sorry.
00:07:25Beautiful woman on her knees in my bedroom.
00:07:27I see no reason to apologize.
00:07:34I hear that.
00:07:35I'm, I'm gonna finish cleaning all this up, I promise.
00:07:41Preston Linford, how dare you cheat on me?
00:07:44And with the help, this is gonna ruin your IPO.
00:07:50What the fuck?
00:07:53Where is she?
00:07:55What makes you think I'm cheating on you?
00:07:58We're such a happy couple.
00:07:59I, um, I heard...
00:08:03Well, it doesn't matter who told me, you are!
00:08:08Look!
00:08:10Someone dropped this off in my room without me knowing.
00:08:13I would thank them if I knew who did it.
00:08:16And the girl who brought it up here?
00:08:18Left.
00:08:19So should you.
00:08:21No!
00:08:23Goodbye.
00:08:23Preston, stop.
00:08:24Thank you for stopping by.
00:08:24No, I'm not leaving.
00:08:25Yes, you are.
00:08:26Preston, stop.
00:08:27Bye-bye.
00:08:27No, Preston.
00:08:28Bye-bye.
00:08:29Preston!
00:08:30Preston!
00:08:31I'm so sorry about all this again.
00:08:44Guess I should be going.
00:08:46I'm afraid I can't allow that.
00:08:51What do you mean?
00:08:52I know, Cassie.
00:08:55Whatever drama she's stirring up needs to settle.
00:08:58I'm guessing she's probably hanging around outside the room for a while.
00:09:02But what are we supposed to do in the meantime?
00:09:06Hmm.
00:09:07That's a good question.
00:09:09If only...
00:09:11Oh, look.
00:09:13Champagne.
00:09:13You're in a towel.
00:09:21Well, you're right.
00:09:22I should probably take it off.
00:09:23No, I...
00:09:24All right.
00:09:27You're still...
00:09:29You're still just wearing a towel.
00:09:34Then imagine I have a bathing suit on underneath.
00:09:36But you don't.
00:09:37Then imagine I don't.
00:09:38Cheers.
00:09:45Cheers.
00:09:51You know, that bottle cost more than my first car.
00:09:56Your first car probably tasted better.
00:09:59You don't have to drink it.
00:10:00No.
00:10:00I am willing to try something different tonight.
00:10:04Can I ask you something?
00:10:10Sure.
00:10:12Why do you pretend to be with her?
00:10:15I saw you guys arguing downstairs at the party.
00:10:19It's complicated.
00:10:21Yeah, I get it.
00:10:23Just a big important businessman with big important businessman problems.
00:10:28You're right.
00:10:29Let's just say my cheating act isn't where I want to give my attention to right now.
00:10:33How's the champagne?
00:10:43It's growing on me.
00:10:45My turn to ask you something.
00:10:47All right.
00:10:54What's your name?
00:10:55Oh, Preston.
00:11:08This is Emily, your stepsister.
00:11:12I told her to fly.
00:11:14Mom.
00:11:15But she wouldn't accept money for a plane ticket.
00:11:17I don't need any help.
00:11:18I can take care of myself.
00:11:20Really?
00:11:20She's so stubborn.
00:11:22Family.
00:11:23Am I right?
00:11:24Best behavior, Emily.
00:11:31Darling, look who just arrived.
00:11:34You must be Emily.
00:11:35Your mother has told me so much about you.
00:11:38That's nice.
00:11:39I just found out about you yesterday.
00:11:41What a kidder.
00:11:44Preston, why don't you show Emily around the house?
00:11:47That's a wonderful idea.
00:11:50First, you should show your stepsister in the room.
00:11:53We are all one big happy family now.
00:11:57Oh.
00:12:02Fine?
00:12:03Mm-hmm.
00:12:05Fine?
00:12:06Mm-hmm.
00:12:07Follow me.
00:12:08Okay.
00:12:09Okay.
00:12:09Okay.
00:12:09It's just slow down.
00:12:20That's not what you said the other night.
00:12:22Sis.
00:12:24Asshole.
00:12:25My mom.
00:12:35She's beautiful.
00:12:37Was.
00:12:39She was beautiful.
00:12:42I'm sorry.
00:12:43I'm sorry.
00:12:43It really was a beautiful photograph of your mom.
00:12:58It really captured her joy.
00:13:00No.
00:13:04I'm a photographer myself, actually.
00:13:07Or that's the dream, at least.
00:13:09To own my own studio.
00:13:11But for now, I am just taking photos in between passing rederves.
00:13:17That's why you didn't tell me your name.
00:13:20You knew who I was.
00:13:22You knew who my family is.
00:13:24Wanted to, I don't know, secure yourself to me like your mother did to my father.
00:13:27No.
00:13:28No, no.
00:13:29Of course not.
00:13:29It seems a little too convenient if you ask me.
00:13:32I had no idea who you were when we...
00:13:36Well, you know, just...
00:13:39I bet this is you and your mother's game.
00:13:43No.
00:13:44Preston, you've got it all wrong.
00:13:45I don't think so.
00:13:47Listen to me.
00:13:50I don't need you messing everything up.
00:13:52Preston, I...
00:13:53Stay out of my way.
00:13:56Don't fuck up my business.
00:13:59Preston, that...
00:14:00Preston, that...
00:14:05You got C.
00:14:12Zoe.
00:14:13OMG, tell me everything.
00:14:14Who was the guy your mom married?
00:14:16Is he better than the guy that believed opera was invented by aliens?
00:14:18Yeah, he's okay, but...
00:14:21Hey, Zoe, do you remember that guy I hooked up with at that catering event we worked?
00:14:27Oh, Mr. Hot Moneybags?
00:14:28Yeah, what about him?
00:14:29He is my new stepbrother.
00:14:36Zoe?
00:14:36Hey, did you hear what I said?
00:14:40Yeah, yeah, I heard.
00:14:43That's why my jaw is on the floor.
00:14:46Hmm.
00:14:47You gotta admit, that's kinda hot.
00:14:49No, it...
00:14:50No, it's not.
00:14:51No, no.
00:14:51He is a jerk, okay?
00:14:53He...
00:14:54He thinks this is some plan I have with my mom to get at his family's money.
00:14:58Ugh, give the guy a break.
00:15:00I'm sure he thinks all women are after his money.
00:15:03Yeah, but I'm not.
00:15:04I know that.
00:15:05Give him time and he will, too.
00:15:07How do you know that?
00:15:07Because I know you, and money is the last thing you're interested in when dating.
00:15:12Thanks, C.
00:15:14So you're gonna hook up with him again?
00:15:17What?
00:15:18I know, the fact that it's taboo makes it so much hotter.
00:15:22Plus, he's right down the hall.
00:15:24He's my stepbrother.
00:15:26That's not enough.
00:15:37Hello?
00:15:38Are you still there?
00:15:40Yeah.
00:15:41Yeah, I gotta go.
00:15:45Oh, what am I gonna do?
00:15:47I can't be falling for my stepbrother.
00:15:50Oh, my God, it's you.
00:16:02Cassie, meet Emily, my stepsister.
00:16:07Well, I guess it's true what they say.
00:16:10Anything can happen.
00:16:11You know, I'm not really hungry.
00:16:14I think I'm also...
00:16:14Oh, no, no.
00:16:16You must stay.
00:16:17We were just talking about the investors' gala, weren't we, darling?
00:16:22I came over to set up the house for the event and photo shoot.
00:16:26It's all about Preston going public with his company as the youngest CEO.
00:16:31It's sure to be quite the event.
00:16:33Exactly.
00:16:34That's why I insisted you come out as soon as possible.
00:16:37I'm sure I could find something useful for you to do at the party.
00:16:40Maybe serving drinks.
00:16:42Oh, that was just a temporary job, my sweetie.
00:16:46Oh.
00:16:48Oh, that's right.
00:16:50You're a part of the family now.
00:16:53I can't help but look at you and think you're the help.
00:17:01Emily is a part of this family now.
00:17:03So I suggest you watch what you're saying.
00:17:10I didn't mean to offend you.
00:17:12It was just an honest observation.
00:17:14I mean, you said it yourself.
00:17:16She's a part of the family now.
00:17:18Don't you want her to fit in?
00:17:19I just want Emily to be able to attract a good man.
00:17:24Well, that might be a little bit of a stretch.
00:17:27I mean, I wouldn't say serving drinks is a career.
00:17:32And what respectable man would want that long term?
00:17:36Right, Preston?
00:17:38No, I'm good where I'm at.
00:17:40No, you're not.
00:17:41Cassie is right.
00:17:43If you want to move up in life, you need help.
00:17:46Lawrence, can't you find her a position at one of your companies?
00:17:50No, no, you don't.
00:17:51Oh, I'm sure I could find something.
00:17:55But perhaps she'd be a better fit at yours, Preston.
00:18:01No, she wouldn't be a better fit at my company.
00:18:06She probably doesn't even have the proper work experience.
00:18:08Excuse me.
00:18:09Yeah.
00:18:10Hi.
00:18:11Yeah, it's me, the one whose life you're talking about right now.
00:18:14How about we all stop making decisions about me like I'm not even here?
00:18:19We are only trying to help.
00:18:21To help?
00:18:22Yeah, I'm good.
00:18:23Thanks.
00:18:27I am just looking out for you like I always have.
00:18:30Always.
00:18:31Always.
00:18:34Look, maybe if you could be more like Cassie and, you know, find a man who could take care of you, provide for you, you know, like Preston.
00:18:45I'm sorry, it's just the thought of her with Preston.
00:18:53It's ridiculous.
00:18:55I don't want to offend you.
00:18:58It's just, he's your stepbrother.
00:19:01It would be wrong.
00:19:02I don't mean Preston himself.
00:19:04I just mean a man with money.
00:19:06You know, who could pay for your little photographs.
00:19:09I don't know how many times I have to go over this with you, Mom.
00:19:14Hey, I don't need anyone else's money.
00:19:17I make my photography happen for myself.
00:19:21So I don't need you or anyone else or some guy to give me money.
00:19:26He's unlike some people at the stable.
00:19:30Emily.
00:19:31And that's for Preston?
00:19:34If he wasn't my so-called stepbrother, I wouldn't go near him, let alone be with him.
00:19:50No, leave me alone.
00:19:53What are you mad at me for?
00:19:54I'm not the one that...
00:19:56No, you didn't say it, but you sure didn't defend me, did you?
00:20:00I didn't mean to...
00:20:02Weren't you the one who said, I need to stay out of your way?
00:20:06I didn't exactly...
00:20:09Yes, you did.
00:20:12You're right, I did.
00:20:13I'm sorry.
00:20:15It's just because I really need an angel investor to agree to a deal.
00:20:20And if people found out about me and my stepsister, you know...
00:20:24Don't worry, I won't tell a soul.
00:20:28God, that night was a mistake.
00:20:30It should never happen.
00:20:33You know what better yet?
00:20:36You never have to see me again.
00:20:38I'm leaving.
00:20:39What?
00:20:43I'm gonna go.
00:20:44For good this time.
00:20:45No more fighting with my mother.
00:20:47You're free to handle your important deal without me in the way.
00:20:53I was never meant to be a part of this world.
00:20:54I need you to do something for me.
00:21:12Thanks.
00:21:12Thanks.
00:21:13I'll send it over today.
00:21:16What are you doing?
00:21:17I know something is going on between you and Emily.
00:21:21She's your stepsister, Preston.
00:21:23I know that.
00:21:25And I am your girlfriend.
00:21:27You are not my girlfriend.
00:21:28I am.
00:21:30If you want your father to think you're a good boy,
00:21:33I know what this gala and this company means to you.
00:21:37Without me by your side, investors flee.
00:21:40The business fails.
00:21:42You'll be an embarrassment.
00:21:43And then you'll never be able to get out from under your father's control.
00:21:49It's your choice.
00:21:51Either me and all your dreams of success.
00:21:54Or nothing.
00:21:58Come on.
00:21:59Let's feed things up.
00:22:01You need to behave.
00:22:02And come down and finish your breakfast.
00:22:13Hello?
00:22:16Yes, this is Emily Monroe.
00:22:21You serious?
00:22:24Uh, um...
00:22:26Yes.
00:22:27No, no, no.
00:22:28Yes, I am.
00:22:28I'm incredibly interested.
00:22:31Mm-hmm.
00:22:33I can be there later today.
00:22:35Yeah.
00:22:37Thank you so much.
00:22:38Yeah.
00:22:38Yeah.
00:22:43Mm-hmm.
00:22:49That's in.
00:22:51Strawberry for my favorite billionaire?
00:22:53Strawberry.
00:23:01Oh, Emily.
00:23:04I heard you say you were leaving.
00:23:06I'm so sorry to hear that.
00:23:09But it's for the best.
00:23:11It's not like you fit in.
00:23:14We didn't want you to feel like you were out of place.
00:23:16Or an outsider.
00:23:19Actually, I think I'll stay a little while.
00:23:22What?
00:23:23I have an interview at a photography studio.
00:23:26Really?
00:23:27Yeah.
00:23:27The owner saw my work on Instagram,
00:23:30liked it, and then decided to reach out.
00:23:32Crazy.
00:23:33Right?
00:23:33Honey, that's wonderful.
00:23:36Well, I think congratulations are in order.
00:23:41So, the interview is actually this afternoon,
00:23:44and I don't exactly have a ride,
00:23:47so I was wondering if one of you could give me a ride.
00:23:50I can take her.
00:23:54Oh, what?
00:23:56Afraid to be alone with me?
00:23:57You know, if you wanted to spend more time with me,
00:24:04all you had to do was ask.
00:24:06You offered to drive me.
00:24:08I just wanted to be there for my stepsister.
00:24:13You seem so desperate.
00:24:16I don't exactly have a car.
00:24:18I need a big, strong man to drive me.
00:24:20It's not what I said.
00:24:25You seem so nervous.
00:24:30Victor is a world-renowned photographer.
00:24:33I mean, this might be my one chance.
00:24:36I really need this.
00:24:37Not that you'd understand.
00:24:43I mean, you've had everything handed to you your whole life.
00:24:46You'd be surprised.
00:24:51Thank you for the ride.
00:24:54What are you doing?
00:24:56Opening the door for you.
00:24:59What a gentleman.
00:24:59Good luck.
00:25:15Why did I do that?
00:25:34Uh-huh.
00:25:35Mm-hmm.
00:25:37Yeah, that's crap.
00:25:39Shit, lady.
00:25:41Oh, Jesus.
00:25:45Oh, no, you can't save it.
00:25:53I want you to come work for me.
00:25:56Seriously?
00:25:59Yeah.
00:26:00I'd love that.
00:26:01Yeah, great.
00:26:02Can you, um, start tomorrow?
00:26:05Yeah, absolutely.
00:26:06I can't.
00:26:06I can't.
00:26:09I, um...
00:26:10I actually might have a family thing.
00:26:14You might?
00:26:15Oh, that's funny.
00:26:16I thought I was just offering you your dream job, so just...
00:26:19You are.
00:26:19...let me know.
00:26:20It is.
00:26:21It is.
00:26:21Yeah.
00:26:22I mean, if it's not that important to you, there are plenty of other people that would want
00:26:24the job.
00:26:24No, it is very important to me.
00:26:26I...
00:26:26Very important.
00:26:26I can make it work.
00:26:28Yeah.
00:26:28No.
00:26:29Good.
00:26:29You know, because I don't usually take on apprentices.
00:26:32Tend to find them...
00:26:34Lazy.
00:26:35I promise I will work really hard.
00:26:37Good.
00:26:38Good.
00:26:38Good.
00:26:38Of course.
00:26:40Look.
00:26:41If you're going to work for me, you're going to do what I say.
00:26:48Whatever I say.
00:26:52Mm-hmm.
00:26:52Oh, that's not the correct spoon for that.
00:27:01Don't let me stop you.
00:27:02I'd be lost without you.
00:27:08So much of this is so new to me.
00:27:11It all happened rather suddenly, didn't it?
00:27:14Must feel like such a whirlwind for you and Emily.
00:27:17Emily's able to adapt well.
00:27:19Is she dating anyone?
00:27:21Not really.
00:27:22Why do you ask?
00:27:24Oh, just curious.
00:27:26Well, as far as I know, she doesn't date much.
00:27:28Her photography is the most important thing to her.
00:27:31And if anything got in the way of that, it would really upset her.
00:27:36Good to know.
00:27:38I'm sorry?
00:27:40Oh, um, nothing.
00:27:43Just wouldn't want to do anything to hurt her in that way.
00:27:51How'd it go?
00:27:53Pretty good.
00:27:54You know, Victor is...
00:27:56Well, he's...
00:27:58Victor is what?
00:27:59Victor is intense.
00:28:01I mean, he's the kind of man who thinks that because he's a genius, gives him the right to behave however he wants.
00:28:09What do you mean?
00:28:10He didn't say or do anything inappropriate, did he?
00:28:12No, no.
00:28:12Um, I think he just wanted to make sure I was serious about the job.
00:28:16I'm sure he gets a lot of fangirls that want to come in and waste his time.
00:28:19Oh, I didn't order this.
00:28:25I did.
00:28:27I thought we could celebrate you getting the job by taking you out for a drink.
00:28:33Taking me out?
00:28:35Is this a date?
00:28:36No.
00:28:42No, it's not a date.
00:28:44You're my step-sibling.
00:28:47That would be weird.
00:28:49Yeah.
00:28:50Right?
00:28:51Mm-hmm.
00:28:51It's just a platonic sit-down between a step-brother and a step-sister.
00:28:59Nothing more to celebrate you getting the job.
00:29:06How'd you know I would get the job?
00:29:10Uh, obviously you would.
00:29:13I mean, you're so talented.
00:29:18I mean, it feels really good to have my work recognized, you know?
00:29:21And to know that I got the job because of my skill and my ability, not because of anyone else.
00:29:28Right.
00:29:29I mean, you probably feel the same too, right?
00:29:31What do you mean?
00:29:33I mean, your company's about to go public, a company you built on your own without your dad's help.
00:29:39If this were a date, I'd be pretty impressed.
00:29:44Well, good thing it's not a date.
00:29:48Good thing.
00:29:50Yeah.
00:29:52Uh, besides, um, it's been a constant fight trying to keep my father away from my company.
00:29:59He wants to merge.
00:30:01He says it's for my own good, but in reality, he just wants to control everything.
00:30:06Yeah, I guess we both have parents that want to control every part of our lives.
00:30:10Yeah.
00:30:12I just gotta get through this IPO without any scandals.
00:30:16I'll be okay.
00:30:19Well, to know scandals.
00:30:22To know scandals.
00:30:23If we're trying to avoid scandal, do you think this is a little dangerous?
00:30:33I said no scandals.
00:30:35I didn't say no danger.
00:30:40Hey, wait, don't move.
00:30:41Well, let me see.
00:30:58No, no, no, no.
00:31:01It's not digital, so you're gonna have to wait.
00:31:09This isn't a date.
00:31:11Obviously not.
00:31:13Obviously not.
00:31:14Mm-hmm.
00:31:15This would be the moment I want to kiss you.
00:31:24And this would be the moment I'd let you.
00:31:26Oh, shit.
00:31:35Um.
00:31:38Dude, are you on a date with your stepsister?
00:31:44I have to take this.
00:31:46Is everything okay?
00:31:48Yeah.
00:31:49I'll just tell you about it at home.
00:31:51I'll get a ride, share.
00:31:53Thanks.
00:31:54Are you insane?
00:31:56Going on a date with your stepsister?
00:31:58It's not a date.
00:32:00Uh, it sure looks like one.
00:32:05Are you having me followed?
00:32:07Obviously.
00:32:08Like I said before, I'm protecting my investment.
00:32:11This is not a date.
00:32:13All right?
00:32:14All right, look.
00:32:15Yes, it may look like a date,
00:32:17but the truth is...
00:32:19I don't care about what the truth is.
00:32:20I only care about what it looks like.
00:32:22Why?
00:32:22Because everyone else only cares about what it looks like.
00:32:24Perception is everything.
00:32:27I know.
00:32:27Do you?
00:32:28Because, uh, I have a photo here that says
00:32:30you have no idea.
00:32:32I'm coming over there.
00:32:33Look, you don't have to come here.
00:32:35Yes, I do.
00:32:36Because someone has to make sure
00:32:38you don't fuck your stepsister.
00:32:40And in turn, fuck over this company.
00:32:43Dylan.
00:32:44Dylan.
00:32:47Oh, Emily, come over and lend us a hand.
00:32:51Oh, I don't know.
00:32:52Please.
00:32:53I want to hear all about your interview.
00:32:55Oh, well, it was for an apprentice
00:32:57for a pretty famous photographer.
00:32:59Oh, wow.
00:33:00When do you hear back about the position?
00:33:03He actually gave me the job on the spot.
00:33:06Really?
00:33:07Mm-hmm.
00:33:07Oh, that's wonderful.
00:33:09Yeah.
00:33:09Wow.
00:33:11So, that means you'll stay?
00:33:14Yeah, for a little bit at least.
00:33:17Well, if he's so famous, then what's his name?
00:33:20Maybe I've heard of him.
00:33:21Victor Ward.
00:33:23Mm-hmm.
00:33:24I think I have heard of him.
00:33:26He has quite the reputation around here.
00:33:28Oh, yeah.
00:33:52What was that?
00:33:54What was that don't you have like 10 other bathrooms in this place
00:34:04We do this one has better company
00:34:12Oh
00:34:14Got a little
00:34:24Wxy and you've got zine. Hey Zoey, it's me. Oh, it's the brother lover
00:34:36Okay, that is gross. It's not my fault. You've got the hots for your stepbrother. Can we talk about something else, please?
00:34:42You stop denied it
00:34:44So I am calling you from my new job
00:34:47New job. Hey, that's amazing. Yeah, it's with Victor Ward. He's absolutely brilliant
00:34:53Ward? Yeah, you heard of him. Uh, I have actually and
00:34:59Listen, please tell me you're not on your phone on your first day in my studio. Please tell me I'm not saying that
00:35:10I am so sorry I assumed that since I got here early it might be okay because I hadn't clocked in
00:35:15Oh, that's so great. Oh my god. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. I should have been thinking about your feelings
00:35:19What was I doing? Okay, you know what? I'm gonna take a little break
00:35:22All right, just just just hold on a sec
00:35:27Have we clocked in now? Yeah, okay great. Okay, tell you what here we go
00:35:32Now you're gonna take all these you're gonna organize them by date and subject. Okay, let that sink in
00:35:39Do me a favor try to ease off the phone breaks. All right. I'll see you in a little bit
00:35:44Don't tell me that you're done already
00:36:00Wow
00:36:02Star for you
00:36:04Well, then call me a miracle worker because I am done
00:36:08Oh
00:36:10Yeah
00:36:12Mmm
00:36:14It's just one box and I'm actually gonna need you to organize all of the boxes
00:36:22So why don't you handle that and I'm gonna
00:36:30I'm gonna go to lunch
00:36:31Okay, I'll see you in a bit. Okay
00:36:34Toodaloo
00:36:41Nice work. I usually give new apprentices pretty menial tasks on their first day just to see if they'll stick around
00:36:49You're best
00:36:51Thank God I
00:36:53I really would do anything for this opportunity. Well, that's great to hear
00:36:58What do you say we go out and you know discuss what else you're willing to do for me over a drink?
00:37:06Uh, um
00:37:08Normally that would work, but like I said yesterday. I have a family thing tonight. You know, it's kind of important. Oh, well
00:37:17I'm kind of important
00:37:20Yeah, but it's my stepbrother's company's event. They're still finalizing all the arrangements. It's it's important. I'm there you
00:37:27You understand I mean, I know that this job is important to you
00:37:32At least you know, that's what you told me
00:37:35You're telling me the truth, right?
00:37:39This job is important to you
00:37:41It is and and and I would I would do anything for you, but
00:37:46And I've already done
00:37:49Everything you've asked and you said I've done a great job true. I guess you just have to ask yourself
00:37:54What else are you willing to do for it?
00:37:57Please let go
00:38:00Just think about it
00:38:02Why don't you clean up the rest of the stuff then you can go
00:38:10Oh, Preston
00:38:12Victor
00:38:15Thank you for um meeting me so last minute
00:38:19Sure
00:38:21I need to talk to you about Emily, okay, uh, you know. Oh, no, you you were right
00:38:32Talent through the roof, um, but
00:38:35She's been rather resistant
00:38:42Uh to my creative process
00:38:45No way
00:38:47I don't know how
00:38:47I said listen
00:38:50I need an assistant who is solely focused on me my work my studio the space
00:38:57I just
00:39:01This is the opportunity of a lifetime, okay
00:39:04Need you to understand that and uh, she's just breezing through it
00:39:08Uh, and I'm I'm
00:39:12I usually get what I want
00:39:15I'll go talk to her
00:39:17Thank you. Thank you. Just
00:39:18Get her head on straight, you know, otherwise
00:39:25Her career might be over before it's even begun
00:39:27Oh
00:39:35Emily
00:39:38What happened?
00:39:40Hey
00:39:43Listen, I talked to Victor
00:39:46He said you weren't a quote team player
00:39:50But I know how committed you are
00:39:52And you've worked hard for it
00:39:53He asked me if I would go get drinks with him
00:39:59And when I said no, he
00:40:04He touched me and
00:40:06I'm gonna kill that bastard
00:40:07No, I can I can handle it
00:40:11Just quit, all right? You can get a better job
00:40:12I can't
00:40:14Listen, I can't
00:40:16I mean, this is the closest I have ever come to becoming a professional photographer
00:40:21And if I want to run my own studio, this is a really good step
00:40:25There has to be another way
00:40:28I mean, without this job, I might as well move back to L.A.
00:40:30No, look, you don't have to do that, all right?
00:40:33You can keep living with my father and I'll even cover your living expenses
00:40:36Absolutely not
00:40:38No, I
00:40:39I earned this job on my own
00:40:42Okay
00:40:43It wasn't handed to me and I
00:40:44I'm going to keep it on my terms
00:40:46I would rather be homeless than live off of some man's money
00:40:54Listen
00:40:55Are you busy?
00:40:57What?
00:40:58I know we have to leave soon, but
00:41:00I don't know if I could show you something
00:41:02Uh, sure
00:41:05I'm sorry, I totally interrupted what you were going to say
00:41:08They can wait
00:41:09I'm pretty sure you're about to show me how talented you are
00:41:13You have no idea
00:41:14Come on
00:41:20Preston and I were supposed to go over some things with the event coordinator for the gala
00:41:24Do you know where he is?
00:41:26Uh, he went to pick up Emily from work
00:41:29And they should have returned already
00:41:32I swear that boy needs to be matched
00:41:36I'll find out what's going on
00:41:38Thank you
00:41:41He's with her
00:41:42Are you sure?
00:41:43Are you sure?
00:41:44Then do it
00:41:56Wow
00:41:57You took all these?
00:41:59Sure did
00:42:00These are so good
00:42:04Really
00:42:05I'm so impressed
00:42:09Then get excited because I have an extra special surprise for you
00:42:15Oh?
00:42:18For you
00:42:20Oh
00:42:22What did you think I was going to get you?
00:42:26Nothing
00:42:27Open it
00:42:27It's the photograph I took of you in the cafe
00:42:30Can you open it when I'm not here?
00:42:42I'm a little embarrassed
00:42:43Just open it tonight
00:42:43Just open it tonight
00:42:45Whatever you want
00:42:48I'll do it
00:42:48Do you want to help me develop one?
00:42:53Sure
00:42:56And now you're gonna take the tongs and flip it
00:43:01Okay
00:43:01Mm-hmm
00:43:04Then we'll flip it to the other side
00:43:06And now it's ready
00:43:15You can take it out
00:43:17Okay
00:43:17Mm-hmm
00:43:19And you'll hang it right there
00:43:26How long do we let it dry for?
00:43:27Okay
00:43:28What the hell are you doing here?
00:43:35What am I doing here?
00:43:36What are you doing here?
00:43:37You may have ruined Emily's photos
00:43:39Don't give a shit about her pointless hobbies
00:43:41Hey
00:43:42I'm gonna let you two just
00:43:43Wait
00:43:46Uh, Preston
00:43:47The investors gala is tomorrow night in case you forgot
00:43:50Why the fuck are you wasting your time here?
00:43:53You need to get your priorities in order
00:43:55I didn't forget and my priorities are just fine
00:43:58Not from where I'm standing
00:43:59Does any of this even matter to you anymore?
00:44:07Of course it matters
00:44:09Honestly, it hasn't felt like that recently
00:44:12Stop second guessing my dedication to my company
00:44:15Are you serious?
00:44:16Ever since Emily and her stupid mother showed up
00:44:18You have lost focus
00:44:20Leave my mother out of this
00:44:22Why?
00:44:22It's the truth
00:44:23Enough, Dylan
00:44:25Emily and Beatrice have nothing to do with this
00:44:27I am your best friend
00:44:29And I am not just gonna sit back
00:44:30And watch you ruin everything you built
00:44:32For some manipulative gold digger
00:44:36Dylan
00:44:37Get out
00:44:38But Preston
00:44:39And don't you ever speak that way to my step-sister again
00:44:42So long, Emily
00:44:55so long emily
00:45:07emily
00:45:12emily
00:45:15emily
00:45:15look i'm so sorry
00:45:17it's fine
00:45:17no it's not fine
00:45:19i know you're not a gold digger
00:45:20were any of these ruined
00:45:24no thankfully
00:45:26me and victor would have more of a reason to dislike me
00:45:29if i wasted any of his supplies
00:45:30look you don't have to work here
00:45:35alright
00:45:36let me find you something else
00:45:40something better
00:45:41no
00:45:42okay
00:45:43i am fine
00:45:45i don't need your help
00:45:48and if you left me alone you'd see that
00:45:50and if i left you alone now
00:45:52how would you get a ride home
00:45:55fine
00:45:57you can leave me alone
00:46:00after
00:46:02you give me a ride
00:46:03shut up
00:46:08i'm still mad at you
00:46:10thanks
00:46:16oh
00:46:17sorry
00:46:18sorry
00:46:18no i know
00:46:22yeah
00:46:22cassie stopped by
00:46:25yeah i know
00:46:26she said you blew off the final meeting with the event coordinator
00:46:29well it wasn't necessary
00:46:31all right i have everything set up already for tomorrow
00:46:33i'm thinking
00:46:36perhaps
00:46:38emily
00:46:39has been distracting you from your priorities
00:46:41i agree
00:46:42what
00:46:44you serious
00:46:45i'm starting to think i should be taking a more active role in your company
00:46:49so
00:46:50not gonna happen
00:46:51the gal is gonna be perfect
00:46:53the ipo is gonna be a huge success
00:46:54and you're gonna finally see i don't need you controlling every aspect of my life
00:46:58insolent boy
00:47:01outdated fossil
00:47:03listen
00:47:10i don't care if you don't care about yourself
00:47:14but do not mess this up for me
00:47:17oh
00:47:25jeez
00:47:26haven't you caused enough drama for one day
00:47:29i want you to stay away from preston
00:47:32he is mine
00:47:34so you better stay out of the way
00:47:36i don't think you're even a real threat
00:47:37then why do you seem so threatened
00:47:40you don't belong here
00:47:44it's mine and preston's world
00:47:47everyone else here knows it
00:47:49and soon
00:47:49he will too
00:47:50so maybe
00:47:52you should go back to where you belong
00:47:54before he has to kick you back for himself
00:47:57so
00:48:13Hey, Mom, I was wondering, do you have anything I can wear for tonight?
00:48:35I don't have anything that's suitable, and I don't want to embarrass you or Mr. Langford
00:48:40or Preston. You don't know how much it means to hear you say that. I know. I really do love
00:48:49you, and I only want the best for you. Mary Lawrence gives us so much more than I could
00:48:56ever give you. I know you love me. I have got the perfect dress for you. Preston? I've
00:49:10been thinking. Sounds like a pretty new experience for you. I don't think Emily should attend
00:49:17the gala tonight. And why is that? Because she's not like us. She's not a part of our
00:49:25world. You can see that, right? She's probably not going to attend anyways. Well, good, because
00:49:36you know she probably wouldn't fit in. Besides, it is better that you and your father keep
00:49:43your distance from Emily and Beatrice. I just want what's best for you. I always have. And
00:49:55once the IPO becomes a success, it'll just be you and me against the world. Like it was
00:50:04in the beginning. So, this is what girls from Preston's world dress like. I wonder if he'll
00:50:16like me in this. Wait. What am I doing? Preston's my stepbrother. I hope Emily attends the gala
00:50:26tonight. I should have bought her a dress. Or at least some jewelry. She doesn't need designer
00:50:33anything. She's beautiful. Just as she is. Dammit, stop. She's your stepsister.
00:50:44Emily, I need to talk to you. I know we're not supposed to feel like this.
00:50:50I don't. Oh, God. I'm so sorry. What is it you want to talk to me about? I just wanted
00:51:10to let you know, um, why all of this is so important to me. Okay. My father never believed
00:51:20in my company. Or me for that matter. It was always my mother who encouraged me to do it all
00:51:27on my own and not be under my father's thumb my whole life. I get that. So, my company going public,
00:51:36as important as that is, it's really also about my mother's legacy. A way to keep her memory
00:51:42alive. Exactly. This could be my only chance to really do something on my own. Yeah. I understand
00:51:53that. I knew you would. Um, shoot. Can you help me with this?
00:52:06Uh, you know, I thought you wanted to do everything on your own. You didn't want anybody to help you
00:52:31with anything. Maybe I wouldn't mind if you helped me today. What? It's so funny. Well, the last
00:53:01time we were this close, the zipper was going the opposite direction. Oh, Preston, you blushing?
00:53:09Maybe. Hmm. Well, why don't you pretend I just have a swimsuit on under here?
00:53:17Now, see, when I said that, I wasn't wearing anything underneath it.
00:53:26Hmm.
00:53:31Now, it's fair.
00:53:51Yeah.
00:53:51Yeah, it is.
00:54:01Yeah.
00:54:10Yeah.
00:54:11Yeah.
00:54:16Eh.
00:54:17Mm.
00:54:18Ah.
00:54:19Hmm.
00:54:19Yeah.
00:54:22Yeah.
00:54:22Yeah.
00:54:23Mm.
00:54:24Mm.
00:54:25Yeah.
00:54:25Mm.
00:55:27Emily, you look so beautiful in your dress.
00:55:35It almost makes me forget that when I met you, you were the help.
00:55:40When I first met you, you were a leech.
00:55:43Too bad only one of us has changed.
00:55:48Preston, I have an investor that I want you to meet.
00:55:51Be a doll and take care of my drink for me.
00:55:54You remember how to do that, right?
00:56:04Come.
00:56:04You don't belong here.
00:56:33Excuse me?
00:56:35You heard what I said.
00:56:37It's probably better for you to just leave.
00:56:42Now.
00:56:42See, Preston, he belongs in this world.
00:56:57You never will.
00:57:02No matter how many fancy dresses you wear to pretend otherwise.
00:57:07But Cassie...
00:57:10See how perfectly she fits by his side?
00:57:14You can never do that.
00:57:19So stop trying.
00:57:22You're just embarrassing yourself.
00:57:24Hey.
00:57:27Hey.
00:57:27You are...
00:57:29Cute.
00:57:32And Preston was being really nice to you.
00:57:35Just...
00:57:36To get laid.
00:57:39I mean, he would never go out with you in public.
00:57:44Ever.
00:57:45Just think about that.
00:58:06Emily!
00:58:06There was a guest at the party and...
00:58:11I swear to God.
00:58:13Do not ruin this for me.
00:58:17What?
00:58:18Do not cause a scene at the gala tonight.
00:58:20Mom, I'm not causing a scene.
00:58:22I am so sick of your excuses.
00:58:25Why can't you just try to fit in?
00:58:27We need this, Emily.
00:58:31Fine.
00:58:33Fine.
00:58:33Whatever you say.
00:58:35You know, as long as it makes you feel more secure with your relationship with Mr. Langford and his money.
00:58:40See?
00:58:40I told you.
00:58:41Preston, please let me explain.
00:58:57Preston, I...
00:58:58Let him go.
00:58:59Mom, he...
00:59:00He thinks I'm after him and his father's money.
00:59:03It doesn't matter what he thinks.
00:59:05He's not important.
00:59:07As long as Lawrence and I are married, everything will be just fine.
00:59:10No, Mom, you don't...
00:59:13I...
00:59:13Hey, right?
00:59:18Preston, wait!
00:59:21Preston, wait.
00:59:22Ah, Preston.
00:59:23Perfect timing.
00:59:24Let's take some family photos.
00:59:25Sure.
00:59:26No, before you do that, can we just talk?
00:59:29Okay, I need to explain...
00:59:31You don't need to explain anything.
00:59:33I get it now.
00:59:33No, you don't.
00:59:34Okay, you misunderstood.
00:59:35It doesn't matter.
00:59:36Let's talk later.
00:59:41Let's take a family photo to commemorate this wonderful night.
00:59:46It really is a wonderful night.
00:59:51Honey, do you have your camera?
00:59:54Yeah.
00:59:55Oh, yeah.
00:59:57You should take the photo, Emily.
00:59:58Isn't this wonderful?
01:00:24Let's take some with the immediate family only.
01:00:26Oh, well, then I won't have to move, as I'll be a Langford soon.
01:00:32What do you mean, Cassie?
01:00:34Well, we didn't want to say anything with everything going on with Preston's company going public,
01:00:39but we're engaged.
01:00:42That's wonderful.
01:00:43I am so happy for you.
01:00:48Preston, is this true?
01:00:51Yes, it is true.
01:00:53We got engaged three months ago.
01:00:56But we didn't want to make any announcements until everything with the company was finalized.
01:01:00Congratulations.
01:01:02Proud of you, son.
01:01:04Thanks, Steph.
01:01:07Congratulations.
01:01:09Emily, snap away.
01:01:11It's true, you know.
01:01:15They were engaged.
01:01:17Preston asked her to marry him.
01:01:20Of course, that was before he found out she was cheating on him.
01:01:24But it looks like he's finally over it.
01:01:28I guess so.
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01:01:58Uh, excuse me a moment.
01:02:09You're leaving now?
01:02:11You're engaged now?
01:02:13You know what?
01:02:14No, it doesn't concern me.
01:02:19You know, I thought you were different.
01:02:21I thought you were different.
01:02:24What does that mean?
01:02:25I heard you with your mother.
01:02:27What, you think I imagined that?
01:02:29No, you misunderstood what I said and then refused to listen when I tried to explain.
01:02:35Since the beginning, you've assumed I've been after your money.
01:02:37And you've been looking for every excuse to prove what you already know deep in your heart.
01:02:43That I'm not good enough for you.
01:02:46I'm not from your world.
01:02:48Yeah, I'm good for a good fun tumble with the help.
01:02:51But God forbid you were seen in public with me.
01:02:54God forbid I embarrass you.
01:02:56Are you done?
01:03:00Huh.
01:03:02Yes.
01:03:04I am so done with you.
01:03:08I mean, you've clearly sold your soul to the devil herself to make your business a success.
01:03:16Goodbye.
01:03:16Victor, what the hell are you doing here?
01:03:27I came to confront a thief!
01:03:31Apparently, Emily stole a very valuable ring that's supposed to be used in a photo shoot for tomorrow.
01:03:36What are you talking about?
01:03:38What ring?
01:03:39I'm not a thief.
01:03:40You can explain it to the police.
01:03:44Sure.
01:03:45Yeah, I bet they'd be very interested to know all the ways you've sexually harassed me since I started.
01:03:50You little bitch!
01:03:54All right, hey, look.
01:03:55This is not the time or the place for this.
01:03:57All right?
01:03:58Victor, if you think she stole something from you, you can talk to the police about it.
01:04:02Emily.
01:04:02Wait, no, I get it.
01:04:04Yeah, I wouldn't want to ruin your precious gala.
01:04:08But, but I am not a thief.
01:04:13I am not a gold digger, and I have never taken something I didn't earn on my own.
01:04:20If Emily never stole anything, then why don't you chuck her purse, Victor?
01:04:23Oh.
01:04:27Emily?
01:04:27Emily?
01:04:27Emily?
01:04:32Do you really believe I'd steal?
01:04:57Emily, the ring was in your purse.
01:05:00Who am I supposed to trust?
01:05:01Clearly, you trust Cassie, who just happened to walk in and magically know where the stolen ring was.
01:05:07That is a ridiculous accusation.
01:05:10Emily, I went through so much effort to arrange your dream job for you.
01:05:15And you risk throwing it all away for a piece of jewelry?
01:05:20What did you say?
01:05:22Nothing.
01:05:23I just...
01:05:23No, you said you got me that job.
01:05:27Yes, I did, but...
01:05:28You didn't believe I could do it?
01:05:29No, of course not.
01:05:32He's the one that said you were...
01:05:33No, I don't care what he said.
01:05:34You...
01:05:35You didn't believe I was good enough to get the job of my own, so you bribed someone to hire me.
01:05:41It's not like that.
01:05:42Yes, it is.
01:05:46Wow.
01:05:47Wow.
01:05:47You know, this is really good to know.
01:05:56Okay.
01:05:57I have had enough.
01:05:58I quit, you fucking scumbag.
01:06:03Keep whatever money Preston bribed you with.
01:06:08Congratulations on your engagement.
01:06:11Why don't you use the ring you had someone steal from Victor as your engagement ring?
01:06:15It is just as ugly and tacky as you.
01:06:19How dare you?
01:06:20What in the world is going on?
01:06:25Take your business deal and choke on it.
01:06:30You...
01:06:30You shameless money hunting green bastard.
01:06:36No, I...
01:06:37I can't believe I actually thought I was falling in love with you.
01:06:41Um, ew, that's your stepbrother.
01:06:52Hey, I wasn't ready.
01:07:13Oh, damn.
01:07:15I look good.
01:07:16Yeah, you do.
01:07:17Well, you are a great photographer.
01:07:20No?
01:07:20Um, clearly I'm not.
01:07:22Listen, I hate what that jerk face did to you.
01:07:27But...
01:07:28Just a tiny little but.
01:07:30It sounds like you really did love you.
01:07:33What?
01:07:35It's just everything he did for you to get that job.
01:07:38You mean bribing someone to hire me?
01:07:40I didn't say it was right.
01:07:41I'm just saying maybe he didn't express himself well.
01:07:46Or, in other words, maybe he was just being a guy.
01:07:49No, Preston thinks he can throw money to solve all of his problems.
01:07:52Oh, my stepsister is embarrassing.
01:07:55Let me throw money at it.
01:07:57Yeah, that really wasn't the best idea.
01:07:59I mean, it doesn't even matter.
01:08:00A company's going to be a hit, and his lifestyle article's going to come out, and there's going to be this perfect family there.
01:08:10And everyone gets exactly what they wanted.
01:08:13Except for you.
01:08:14Oh, didn't you know?
01:08:18I don't count.
01:08:20Not in his world.
01:08:23Hang on.
01:08:24I never used A.
01:08:27What?
01:08:27Did you mean this article?
01:08:29Hmm.
01:08:30New wonderkind to Preston Langford is about to soar to new heights.
01:08:33I took this photo.
01:08:51That is a pretty good photo.
01:08:54We're closed.
01:08:55Sorry.
01:08:55Zoe, that's...
01:08:56I know who it is.
01:08:57I was just staring at his picture.
01:09:00Can we talk?
01:09:00I guess I'll go to the back and pretend that I can't hear everything I'm listening to.
01:09:10I would have been here a lot sooner, but you were hard to track down.
01:09:15Zoe had to tag you in one of her posts.
01:09:19How was your launch?
01:09:23Not that you care.
01:09:24No, you're right, I don't.
01:09:25Well, the launch went really well, despite everything.
01:09:28And, uh...
01:09:31Yeah, it was a huge success.
01:09:34Landed a lot of business partners.
01:09:37Investors.
01:09:39It's good to hear.
01:09:42Your mom would be really proud of you.
01:09:44Sure of that.
01:09:47No.
01:09:49She wouldn't have been proud.
01:09:50She would have been disappointed.
01:09:55Because I wasn't honest with you.
01:09:57And I chose business over love.
01:10:02Just like my father always did.
01:10:06Anyways, I just wanted to tell you I'm really sorry.
01:10:09And I was hoping that we could maybe start over.
01:10:13When you left, what you said about Cassie knowing where the ring was in your purse, it sunk in.
01:10:23I knew you were telling the truth.
01:10:26Dylan, he's the one who stole the ring that night at the studio.
01:10:30He planted it in your purse at the party to frame you.
01:10:36Security footage proves all of that.
01:10:38So what, Victor just went back to his studio?
01:10:42I reported him to the labor board.
01:10:45And many of his assistants have spoken out against him.
01:10:49There's a lawsuit in the works.
01:10:50And they're probably going to contact you about it.
01:10:53And he's probably going to lose everything.
01:10:55Wow.
01:10:56Yeah.
01:10:58Yeah.
01:10:58I just, I couldn't let him get away with treating you like that.
01:11:05I'm just so sorry.
01:11:07I didn't act sooner.
01:11:12What happened?
01:11:13You in a fight?
01:11:15Yeah.
01:11:18Dylan was bragging about what he said to you the night at the party.
01:11:21Needless to say, he's not my business partner anymore.
01:11:24I'm sorry.
01:11:25Why?
01:11:26Because he was your friend.
01:11:29He was never my friend.
01:11:31He just saw me as a cash cow.
01:11:34Typical.
01:11:37So listen, I'm going to be in L.A. full time.
01:11:39And I'm looking for a possible investment opportunity.
01:11:44I heard there was this hotshot photographer looking for a studio space.
01:11:48Just needs a little bit of seed money to get started.
01:11:50Have you not been listening to anything I said?
01:11:53You can't buy my forgiveness.
01:11:55I'm not buying your forgiveness opportunity, and I expect you to operate like a business.
01:12:00Quarterly reports and me being involved in the day-to-day operations.
01:12:05What do you say?
01:12:12Okay.
01:12:14Okay.
01:12:16Zoe, we're celebrating.
01:12:18Bring out your best champagne.
01:12:21Sorry, did you guys call for me?
01:12:23I can't hear anything when I'm back there.
01:12:24Just bring us the good stuff.
01:12:40I believe in you.
01:12:43You can do anything.
01:12:45You're good enough to do anything.
01:12:47Okay.
01:12:47Wait, aren't you guys still step-siblings?
01:13:01Yeah, about that.
01:13:03Our parents are getting a divorce.
01:13:06What?
01:13:07My dad decided he wanted out.
01:13:09He's not a very great man.
01:13:12I'm sorry.
01:13:14It's totally fine.
01:13:15Honestly, my mom's not that great either.
01:13:18Oh, what a shame.
01:13:21You were such a good couple.
01:13:22Don't even joke like that.
01:13:24You were still my step-brother.
01:13:28But I fell for you before that.
01:13:31So did I.
01:13:32Okay.
01:13:32We're still my step-brother.
01:13:32We'll see you before later.
01:13:34But I'll see you before.
01:13:35We'll see you before.
01:13:35Bye.
01:13:35Bye.
01:13:37Bye.
01:13:38Bye.
01:13:42Bye.
01:13:44Bye.
01:13:54Bye.
01:13:56Bye.
01:13:59Bye.
01:14:00Bye.
01:14:00Bye.
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