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00:00:00Mason's always saying I should dress sexier.
00:00:13He'll be so surprised.
00:00:25Happy anniversary, Mason.
00:00:28Mason?
00:00:31And that was just the appetizer.
00:00:33What the fuck is going on here?
00:00:40Okay.
00:00:42I guess the secret's out.
00:00:44It's our wedding anniversary, Mason!
00:00:4615 years!
00:00:48Yeah.
00:00:49I traded up for a new remodel.
00:00:52I mean, come on.
00:00:53Look at you.
00:00:55Who exactly are you trying to impress here?
00:00:58I mean, that's not really flattering to your figure, babe.
00:01:03So that gives you the right to cheat on me?
00:01:05With our employee?
00:01:07You're old.
00:01:08Washed up.
00:01:09I mean, all you do is work.
00:01:10How's that working out for you, huh?
00:01:12The company's struggling.
00:01:14Investors are pulling out.
00:01:15The board is losing confidence in you?
00:01:17You asshole.
00:01:18You are finished!
00:01:19Watch where you're going!
00:01:20You're the one who...
00:01:22Someone's a lucky guy.
00:01:23No.
00:01:24Actually, he's a selfish idiot.
00:01:25Well, I hope you find someone worth your beautiful company.
00:01:27...
00:01:40No.
00:01:41Actually, he's a selfish idiot.
00:01:43someone's a lucky guy no actually he's a selfish idiot well i hope you find someone worth your
00:01:52beautiful company
00:02:08hey hey you dropped your cell phone
00:02:13what the hell is this place how are you trying to impress you're old washed up
00:02:39members only oh i'm sorry i didn't um it's fine she's with me
00:02:54you got this
00:02:58how'd you find me there was a notification on your phones took a chance well i'm glad you did first
00:03:05time here is it that obvious a little but i mean you're dressed the part so
00:03:14i should go home everyone here is really young
00:03:27how old are you okay for your information i know more about pleasuring than men twice my age
00:03:32i want to show you
00:03:45Up here is my private room, the app is only.
00:04:15So your safe word is strawberry, you say strawberry and everything stops, no questions asked.
00:04:28If I don't, then I'll fulfill every fantasy you've ever had.
00:04:45What are you trying to hide? You're beautiful.
00:05:08I've never done anything like this before.
00:05:10It's okay, you're perfect just the way you are.
00:05:14Now trust me and be a good girl.
00:05:22Say yes sir.
00:05:26Say it.
00:05:33Strawberry, I'm sorry.
00:05:36What?
00:05:38I'm old enough to be your mother.
00:05:40And I'm way too old to have sex in some club.
00:05:43I don't care how old you are.
00:05:44I'm sorry.
00:05:45I can't.
00:05:49Happy anniversary wifey.
00:05:50You got a lot of nerve being here after that stunt.
00:05:59Oh, that.
00:06:00Yeah.
00:06:01That girl Danielle, she's got a lot of enthusiasm, you know?
00:06:05I will fire you for sleeping with a junior employee.
00:06:06Fire me.
00:06:07You really think you can do that?
00:06:08Especially since I'm gonna be the new CEO.
00:06:09You're out of your mind if you think you're gonna take my company.
00:06:10Take it.
00:06:11They're gonna give it to me.
00:06:12You're past your prime, Viv.
00:06:13Old.
00:06:14Easy to walk over.
00:06:15Easy to walk over.
00:06:16No, I'm not.
00:06:17I'm not.
00:06:18I'm not.
00:06:19I'm not.
00:06:20I'm not.
00:06:21I'm not.
00:06:22I'm not.
00:06:23I'm not.
00:06:24I'm not.
00:06:25I'm not.
00:06:26I'm not.
00:06:27I'm not.
00:06:28I'm not.
00:06:29I'm not.
00:06:30I'm not.
00:06:31I'm not.
00:06:32You really think you can do that?
00:06:33Especially since I'm gonna be the new CEO.
00:06:35You're out of your mind if you think you're gonna take my company.
00:06:37Take it?
00:06:38They're gonna give it to me.
00:06:39You passed your prime, Viv.
00:06:40Old.
00:06:41Easy to walk over.
00:06:42Never gonna happen.
00:06:43We'll see about that.
00:06:45Well, I'm going to bed.
00:06:49Care to join me?
00:06:52Screw you, Mason.
00:07:18Mom, I promise I'm going to get the money.
00:07:21That sorry excuse of a sperm donor is not about to ruin the rest of our lives.
00:07:26With my strategy, we can increase market share by 25% in just two quarters.
00:07:32Well, as your CEO, that plan completely disregards our current infrastructure.
00:07:40It risks everything that we've built.
00:07:43No reason to get emotional about it, Vivian.
00:07:46I think maybe your change of life might be affecting your judgment a little.
00:07:51Excuse me?
00:07:52Where's the most recent financial report?
00:08:00Slipping a little, aren't we?
00:08:02I apologize. I will be right back.
00:08:07Your financial report is ready, Miss Rockwell.
00:08:24The financial report is ready, Ms. Rockwell.
00:08:34What are you doing to my office?
00:08:38I'm your new assistant.
00:08:40I'm your new assistant, Eric Johnson.
00:08:50Who the hell are you?
00:08:51Derek Johnson, Ms. Rockwell's new assistant.
00:08:55Eric, I thought I hired an Erica.
00:09:00Does someone want to explain why I have a new assistant that I never hired?
00:09:05The board and I thought that you could use the help of someone who's young, fresh.
00:09:12I don't need help. I am the CEO of Rockwell Inc.
00:09:16You don't have the authority to hire anyone behind my back, Mason.
00:09:21Mrs. Rockwell, with all due respect, listen to your CFO and take the help.
00:09:27Vivian, I mean with your moods and forgetfulness, you know, I was just looking out for you.
00:09:35Everyone out now.
00:09:39Out.
00:09:44Okay.
00:09:45Not you, Mason.
00:09:47Mason.
00:09:57Undermining me?
00:09:59You're just imagining things.
00:10:01Come on. We can talk about it at home.
00:10:03There is no home.
00:10:06There is no home.
00:10:08At least not for you.
00:10:10I may not be able to fire you, Mason, but I sure as hell can kick you out of my house that I paid for.
00:10:18I'll have your stuff sent to you.
00:10:23Are you threatening me?
00:10:25You're gonna regret getting in my way, wifey.
00:10:36Asshole piece of shit!
00:10:38God, I wish I never married him.
00:10:41Miss Rockwell.
00:10:43Finn.
00:10:44You're still here. Okay.
00:10:52There's been a very big mistake.
00:10:53So, go to HR and tell them to transfer you somewhere else, anywhere else.
00:10:59I'm here to assist you in all your needs, Miss Rockwell.
00:11:03It's what I'm here to do.
00:11:06I don't need anything from you.
00:11:11Even after last night?
00:11:15What are you?
00:11:18Fresh? Out of college?
00:11:20Do you even have experience as an executive assistant?
00:11:27Well, I graduated from Harvard, interned at Looney, and spent two years as executive assistant at Hartwell.
00:11:37Well, I'm not paying you for introductions, Mr. Johnson.
00:11:41So, if you're gonna work here, you're just gonna need to get up to speed.
00:11:47Already done.
00:11:49You've got back-to-back investor calls from 10 to noon, lunch with the New York merger lawyers at 1, and an internal finance check-in at 3.
00:11:57You did all of this homework before starting?
00:12:02Like I said, it's my job to anticipate all of your needs.
00:12:06You seem tense, Miss Rockwell.
00:12:08You know, I have a way of handling these things.
00:12:10Let me take control.
00:12:11Okay, stop.
00:12:12Mr. Johnson.
00:12:13Listen.
00:12:14Last night was a mistake.
00:12:15Okay?
00:12:16I'm married.
00:12:17I'm running this entire company.
00:12:18So, I can't be messing around with my, what, 20-something?
00:12:19You know, I have a way of handling these things.
00:12:24Let me take control.
00:12:28Okay.
00:12:29So, Mr. Johnson, listen.
00:12:31Last night was a mistake, okay?
00:12:32I'm married.
00:12:33I'm running this entire company, so I can't be messing around with my, what, 20-something assistant?
00:12:49Your marriage doesn't seem very happy.
00:12:53We were running this entire company together, so I can't get divorced because it'll be a scandal in the press and you know what?
00:13:01None of your concern
00:13:08But if you change your mind
00:13:13You know where to find me
00:13:22Have a seat
00:13:36The board needs stability
00:13:39They need me as CEO, not Vivian
00:13:44That's a big move
00:13:46Forcing a vote of no confidence
00:13:49Clark, you owe me
00:13:50Remember that little jam you had with the tax auditors?
00:13:55Now I kept your name out of the press
00:13:56Well, that's the same way that I can publicize it now
00:14:00Convince the others
00:14:03When the vote comes
00:14:04Vivian falls
00:14:06And I take the CEO chair
00:14:20It's in a second
00:14:24Whatever you guys want
00:14:29Stop, I couldn't stop
00:14:31This is ridiculous
00:14:41I am a grown woman with a husband and a company
00:14:44Oops
00:14:50Careful, Ms. Rockwell
00:14:53I'm fine
00:14:56You say that like you prefer a brew strawberry
00:15:02I've been here five minutes
00:15:04You don't know anything about me
00:15:06I'm fine
00:15:06I'm fine
00:15:07I sit in a couple of generic
00:15:23I dunno
00:15:24I don't know nothing to appear
00:15:24Not like you said
00:15:25No
00:15:25I don't know anything toators
00:15:27You don't know what the men are
00:15:27They're not really
00:15:28You make me join
00:15:30You make me join
00:15:31Oh, yeah, yeah.
00:15:52Here, let me help you.
00:15:54Be careful.
00:15:55Yeah, I'm fine.
00:15:56Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow.
00:16:03Okay.
00:16:04Okay.
00:16:05How you doing?
00:16:09I'm fine.
00:16:10Come on.
00:16:11Listen, you'll need ice, compression, and elevation.
00:16:16Try to keep your weight off of it, all right?
00:16:20I thought I was your boss.
00:16:22I'll go get some ice.
00:16:27Wait.
00:16:29I don't just need ice.
00:16:34I need you.
00:16:36The board wants me out.
00:16:38My husband's trying to ruin me.
00:16:40My entire life is out of control.
00:16:44Stay.
00:16:45Keep telling me what to do.
00:16:47Please.
00:16:48Are you sure that's what you want?
00:16:51Yes, sir.
00:16:54Give me your ankle.
00:16:55Yes, sir.
00:17:01You need to stop pretending you can carry this all on your own.
00:17:04You sit.
00:17:05You breathe.
00:17:06You let someone take care of you for once.
00:17:08What if what I want isn't very professional?
00:17:15Then tell me, and I'll give it to you.
00:17:21Well, isn't this interesting?
00:17:35Eric was just helping me with my ankle.
00:17:40I sprained it at the gym this morning.
00:17:43I'll get ice.
00:17:44Thank you, Mr. Johnson.
00:17:47Danielle, I would like to speak with you.
00:17:51Not as your boss, as a woman.
00:17:54Okay.
00:17:55Look.
00:17:56I know that Mason is charming, and he's your boss, so it's very hard to say no.
00:18:05But if he's taking advantage of you in any way, I can-
00:18:08Seriously.
00:18:09You're pitying me.
00:18:10No, I'm trying to-
00:18:11You're just jealous because you're too old to keep your husband.
00:18:14You're mad that I'm prettier, I'm younger, and I'm everything else that you're not.
00:18:20Watch it.
00:18:21What are you gonna do?
00:18:23Fire me?
00:18:25Mason won't let you.
00:18:26He'll ruin you.
00:18:27Soon, I'll be the new Mrs. Rockwell, and you'll be yesterday's trash.
00:18:34Is there a problem here?
00:18:43Nope.
00:18:44See you at the meeting.
00:18:52Oh my god, we almost got caught.
00:18:55Jesus, I'm so stupid.
00:18:57Don't say that.
00:18:59What do you see in an older woman like me, huh?
00:19:03Everyone knows I'm way past my prime.
00:19:06Don't say that.
00:19:07You're not past your prime.
00:19:08You are the prime.
00:19:09You're what everyone else is scrambling to catch up to.
00:19:12You're just saying that.
00:19:14Only you can see how incredible you are.
00:19:17You're the most beautiful, powerful woman I've ever met.
00:19:21No wonder you want to control me.
00:19:25You look so helpless and pathetic.
00:19:28I want you because there's nothing sexier than a powerful woman getting on her knees for me.
00:19:34Dominance and submission isn't a game to me.
00:19:40It's honest.
00:19:44Raw.
00:19:47It's two people connecting on their deepest desires, completely exposed.
00:19:50Show me.
00:19:51If you're serious, then come find me at the club tomorrow night.
00:19:55You should take that.
00:19:59You should take that.
00:20:06Roger, what did you find out about Mr. Johnson?
00:20:08Finding your guy was easier than I thought.
00:20:11Eric's the son of Gerald Johnson, disgraced head of the Johnson Group.
00:20:16Wait, what do you mean disgraced?
00:20:18They lost their company a few months back.
00:20:20Huge scandal.
00:20:21Find out what happened.
00:20:22Vivian.
00:20:23Vivian.
00:20:24You came?
00:20:25Shh.
00:20:26Don't say my name.
00:20:27Someone's gonna hear you.
00:20:28Yeah.
00:20:29What about Matt?
00:20:30I'm kidding.
00:20:31Good girl.
00:20:32Okay.
00:20:33Are you going to put that on me?
00:20:37If you don't want to then you can walk out that door and go home.
00:20:42What about that?
00:20:44I'm kidding.
00:20:46Good girl.
00:20:48Okay.
00:20:52Are you going to put that on me?
00:20:54If you don't want to, then you can walk out that door and go home.
00:21:09I asked you to show me.
00:21:12I'm not going anywhere.
00:21:16Then follow me.
00:21:20And here with me, you don't have to worry about your company, your personal life.
00:21:26Just obey me.
00:21:29Yes, sir.
00:21:37Now strip.
00:21:42I said strip.
00:21:46Let me see that perfect body of yours.
00:21:47I know I'm not as smooth a tone as I used to be.
00:22:01You're probably used to girls your age who would, I don't know, marry me.
00:22:05I'm not settling for you.
00:22:08You're here because I want you.
00:22:11Have you ever been spanked before?
00:22:14Want to try?
00:22:16Yes, sir.
00:22:16Wait.
00:22:24Are you Gerald Johnson's son?
00:22:30Hey, but...
00:22:32So what?
00:22:33He's my biggest...
00:22:35Was my biggest competitor.
00:22:36Father, why are you working for me?
00:22:42You want to talk business, though?
00:22:43I need to know I can trust you.
00:22:45Just...
00:22:45I don't work for Gerald Johnson, okay?
00:22:55As far as I'm concerned, I'm no longer his son.
00:23:00I'm sorry.
00:23:02Look, just...
00:23:02It was fun, but you need to get some sleep.
00:23:06You have a meeting at 8 a.m.
00:23:07Look, I'm sorry, but I'm interested in someone else.
00:23:22Thank you very much for investing in Rockwell, Inc.
00:23:25I will have my assistant send over the contract.
00:23:31Ms. Rockwell, what can I do for you?
00:23:34Well, I'm certainly not paying you to flirt with employees.
00:23:38Jealous?
00:23:40Of course not.
00:23:41Look, if you wanted me to be a one-man woman, you could have just said so.
00:23:51Don't be ridiculous.
00:23:52We have a gal at a plan.
00:23:53Already done.
00:23:54I drafted invite emails, booked the caterer, and coordinated with security already.
00:24:01Okay.
00:24:02What if I swap Vivian's files with sloppy fake reports?
00:24:10Everyone will think she's losing it.
00:24:13That's brilliant.
00:24:14Yeah.
00:24:17And just in time for the gala.
00:24:24What is this?
00:24:25The last piece of preparation for the gala.
00:24:28Open it.
00:24:30Okay.
00:24:36Are you insane?
00:24:38I can't wear that.
00:24:39Why not?
00:24:40Because I'm a 40-year-old woman.
00:24:44It's made to your measurements.
00:24:46It's designed for you.
00:24:51Put on the dress for me.
00:24:54If not, I'll have to punish you.
00:24:57What if I want to be punished?
00:25:15Yes, sweetie.
00:25:16Is that Vivian Rockwell?
00:25:17God, she looks incredible.
00:25:20Mason's a lucky guy.
00:25:22Look, kid.
00:25:33I know who you are.
00:25:38And I know you need money.
00:25:43You don't know anything about me.
00:25:47Gerald Johnson's kid?
00:25:49Heir to the now-forgotten Johnson fortune.
00:25:52Your dad's bankrupt.
00:25:54Your mom's working on jobs.
00:25:55All right, what do you want?
00:25:56I'll give you one million dollars.
00:25:59To sabotage Vivian.
00:26:00And help me become CEO.
00:26:02What?
00:26:05A million dollars.
00:26:07And all I have to do is sabotage Vivian.
00:26:18You heard me?
00:26:22Think of your family.
00:26:26Yeah.
00:26:27You don't think about it.
00:26:29Eric, no.
00:26:37Gentlemen, how are things going?
00:26:40Well, your recent numbers were way off, Vivian.
00:26:46The investors are furious.
00:26:48They're threatening to walk thanks to your sloppy numbers.
00:27:02Hi.
00:27:03Hi.
00:27:03I, uh, forgot my pen.
00:27:07Oops.
00:27:08Got it.
00:27:09Okay.
00:27:11Danielle did this.
00:27:14I don't make sloppy mistakes.
00:27:17Maybe it's dementia setting it.
00:27:19That does happen in older people.
00:27:25Every man here, including Eric, is here to fuck me over.
00:27:28Like I said, I don't make this.
00:27:31Pardon the intrusion, but I couldn't help overhearing.
00:27:34I actually tracked down an uncorrupted version of the file with the proper projections.
00:27:39They'll be sent to the investors first thing tomorrow morning.
00:27:41Is he helping me?
00:27:43Dan, I can assure you, gentlemen, the investors will be very, very satisfied with the numbers.
00:27:48Well, it looks like you've saved the day, young man.
00:27:52Good assistants are hard to find, Vivian.
00:27:55Make sure you keep him.
00:27:56Gentlemen.
00:27:56Yes.
00:27:58Hmm.
00:28:00You just kissed one million dollars goodbye, kid.
00:28:05I'm loyal to my boss, Vivian Rockwell.
00:28:18Why did you do that back there?
00:28:21Do what?
00:28:22Stick up for me in front of the board.
00:28:25Why wouldn't I?
00:28:26I don't know.
00:28:26Maybe one million dollars?
00:28:29You heard that.
00:28:30Yeah.
00:28:30If you think I'm just going to sit around and let you sabotage me, you've got another thing coming.
00:28:35I'm not out to sabotage you, Vivian.
00:28:37I want to help you.
00:28:42Okay.
00:28:43You can relax around me.
00:28:45But I'm your boss, okay?
00:28:50So it's my job to be strong and in control.
00:28:53Vivian, you're stronger than concrete.
00:28:57Okay, but even concrete cracks under too much pressure.
00:29:00Let me hold some of the weight for you.
00:29:04I'll hold you.
00:29:05I just need you to trust me.
00:29:15What?
00:29:26We can't do this.
00:29:28I mean, I'm not just some young girl that gets swept away in lust.
00:29:31Do you want this?
00:29:34It doesn't matter what I want.
00:29:37Yes, it does.
00:29:38Okay, not just in the club, but out here in the real world too.
00:29:42You're going to be the death to me, Vivian Rockwell.
00:29:57Hey, Vivian.
00:29:58Hey, let me help with those Sinclair problems.
00:29:59Uh, no.
00:30:00I got it.
00:30:00Come to lunch with me.
00:30:10Camp, I have a call with clients in five minutes.
00:30:13That's funny.
00:30:14I don't remember seeing that on your calendar.
00:30:17It's just scheduled.
00:30:19Don't lie to me.
00:30:21Mason is doing everything he can to steal the company I built.
00:30:25So I can't let anyone control me ever again.
00:30:28Not Mason, not you.
00:30:30I don't want to control you, Vivian.
00:30:34You want to put a collar on me and tell me what to do.
00:30:38You just don't get it.
00:30:39Even though I want to tie you up, all I want to do is set you free.
00:30:51See what happens when you let go of a little control?
00:30:56Stop talking before I change my mind.
00:30:58Then get on the table.
00:31:00Lift your skirt up.
00:31:21What?
00:31:22We're at the office.
00:31:23I told you to trust me.
00:31:25I told you to trust me.
00:31:36Shh.
00:31:42Don't want anyone hearing me.
00:31:44Shh.
00:32:04Hello?
00:32:04Anybody here?
00:32:08that was way too close he almost caught us it's fine he didn't see us easy for you to say you
00:32:19have your whole life ahead of you you don't know what it's like to have a company and a reputation
00:32:23to lose you know i just forget it i'm done playing hot and cold with you eric i didn't
00:32:38rockwell is not selling a product we sell trust and innovation our numbers speak for themselves
00:32:46is this a joke you're losing millions i'm pulling my investments our numbers are high
00:32:54unacceptable these these these are the wrong numbers i swear your investments are safe
00:33:00here at rockwell what the hell is this vivian explain yourself
00:33:05i apologize these documents are not reflective of rockwell's upward trajectory i will look into
00:33:16this a ceo who can't manage her own money i'm out unacceptable wait gentlemen johnson
00:33:24you have that coffee over
00:33:26right here sir also you have digitized all of mrs rockwell's files last week someone changed the
00:33:36documents to humiliate her and mislead all of you
00:33:39this is crazy talk as you can see gentlemen vivian has failed you she is unfit as ceo
00:33:49let's take a look at that security footage shall we
00:33:53wait mr johnson
00:33:55we are on that
00:33:58just trust me
00:34:01is that
00:34:08mason rockwell
00:34:10mr johnson
00:34:13please send that footage to the rest of the board immediately
00:34:16will do mr rockwell care to explain
00:34:19uh you know the uh meeting's adjourned
00:34:22coffee bus
00:34:32eric wait
00:34:34thank you
00:34:36for saving me with the investors back there
00:34:40just doing my job
00:34:41and i'm sorry
00:34:46i'm sorry for not trusting you
00:34:48the truth is
00:34:50no one has ever made me feel the way that you do
00:34:56like i matter for something more than my accomplishments
00:34:59like i am worth wanting
00:35:02for who i am
00:35:03for who i am
00:35:05you keep pulling away from me
00:35:08vivian
00:35:09can't hide anything from you
00:35:11i'm scared
00:35:13don't be
00:35:15how dare your pathetic assistant
00:35:23oh
00:35:24this is rich
00:35:27and i'm the monster
00:35:32for screwing my hot young assistant
00:35:34i mean you
00:35:34you are such a hypocrite
00:35:36okay mason
00:35:37unlike you
00:35:38miss rockwell is actually professional
00:35:41and respectable
00:35:42well whatever you two were doing
00:35:44didn't seem very respectable to me
00:35:47and
00:35:48what exactly did you
00:35:50see mr rockwell
00:35:51is it against company policy to
00:35:54have coffee and
00:35:55chat about business
00:35:56yeah
00:35:56well that's my wife you're cozying up to
00:35:59word of advice
00:36:03don't touch a woman without her permission
00:36:06i'm gonna fire you
00:36:07and i'm gonna have you blacklisted
00:36:08at every company in this country
00:36:10i'm the ceo
00:36:12you're not firing anyone
00:36:13now get out of my office
00:36:15before i have mr johnson call security
00:36:18you're up to something vivian
00:36:19and i'm gonna find out
00:36:21and when i do
00:36:22you'll be out in your ass with nothing
00:36:24you tell the board
00:36:31that i would never screw over the company
00:36:33like this is all vivian's fault
00:36:35all right
00:36:37oh daddy
00:36:40look as your boss
00:36:43i am ordering you
00:36:45to take that bitch vivian down
00:36:47i need you to find out what's going on between her and eric johnson
00:36:51can you handle that sweetheart
00:36:53you said you'd give me a raise after my fake foul idea
00:36:59baby when i'm ceo
00:37:01you can have whatever you want
00:37:03i promise
00:37:04not until then
00:37:07hey you called the late meeting
00:37:15i brought the bricks and deal
00:37:16files
00:37:17you're a real tease boss
00:37:23i only figured out what i want
00:37:25oh yeah what's that
00:37:26i want you
00:37:27to take me
00:37:29to your vip club
00:37:32right
00:37:33right now
00:37:35right now
00:37:47right now
00:38:00Tell me what else you want.
00:38:03Take me, goddammit.
00:38:06I mean, sir.
00:38:08Outside the office.
00:38:09I give the orders.
00:38:21Okay, wait.
00:38:21I can't look at me.
00:38:22Yes, you can.
00:38:24Tell me you're beautiful.
00:38:26What?
00:38:27I said.
00:38:29Tell me you're beautiful.
00:38:31I'm beautiful, mom.
00:38:34Now?
00:38:36Say you're an amazing CEO.
00:38:38I'm an amazing CEO.
00:38:40Again.
00:38:41I'm beautiful, and I'm an amazing CEO.
00:38:46Good girl.
00:38:58Little Miss Vanilla screwing her sister in a sex club.
00:39:16Mason's gonna love this.
00:39:18Ma'am, what is it now?
00:39:19What? No.
00:39:20Get out of my club.
00:39:21You need hot girls at your pathetic little pervert den.
00:39:24Don't make me repeat myself.
00:39:26Let's go.
00:39:30What?
00:39:31You've got to be kidding me.
00:39:33What is this about?
00:39:36Hello?
00:39:37Viv, more bad news.
00:39:39Brixton Group is pulling out.
00:39:41What?
00:39:41What do you mean they're pulling out?
00:39:42We have a contract.
00:39:43I don't know what to tell you.
00:39:45They're willing to break the contract.
00:39:47The board is livid.
00:39:50I'll fix it.
00:39:53Fuck!
00:39:54Oh, smooth, Viv.
00:39:56Very smooth.
00:39:58Get out.
00:39:59Out.
00:40:00Just wanted to wish you luck at the meeting later.
00:40:03You're gonna need it.
00:40:04Brixton Group just pulled their contract.
00:40:10Investors are spooked.
00:40:12We have a problem.
00:40:13I am in talks with their CEO.
00:40:15I have our top people working on securing replacements.
00:40:19The situation will be contained.
00:40:21This situation shouldn't have happened to begin with.
00:40:24We need results, not promises.
00:40:26And what is it that you are implying?
00:40:27Um, if you can't rectify this, the board will be forced to hold a vote of no confidence.
00:40:47Hey, you okay?
00:40:49Yep.
00:40:51No.
00:40:52I feel like I'm losing control of everything.
00:40:55Mason has the board eating.
00:40:57Out of his hand.
00:40:59And I'm pretty sure they're gonna vote me out.
00:41:03Then we fight it together.
00:41:06Okay.
00:41:06The last thing I need is the board finding out about our relationship.
00:41:10So cool it.
00:41:11Relationship?
00:41:13Glad we're finally calling it what it is.
00:41:15Is that a joke to you?
00:41:18I'm dead serious.
00:41:19Vivian.
00:41:19It's everything I've ever worked for.
00:41:21Blood, sweat, tears.
00:41:22My entire life's work.
00:41:24I'm not gonna risk it all for a fling with some boy.
00:41:27Fling.
00:41:27So we went from relationship to fling?
00:41:32What's next?
00:41:33A mistake?
00:41:34Come, Eric.
00:41:35Forget it.
00:41:38Eric.
00:41:39Eric.
00:41:44You'll never believe what I saw last night.
00:41:46What?
00:41:47Vivian.
00:41:48At a BDSM club.
00:41:49No way.
00:41:51Vivian wouldn't even know what BDSM means.
00:41:53Look.
00:41:55I have photos.
00:41:58Well, I'll be damned.
00:42:01You know, if we can catch them doing this in the office, that is an HR violation.
00:42:07That's exactly what we need to take that old hag down.
00:42:16The board meeting is happening now.
00:42:19What?
00:42:20That's impossible.
00:42:21It doesn't start for another hour.
00:42:23I know, I know.
00:42:23Mason moved it up and Danielle let it slip in the break room.
00:42:26We gotta go.
00:42:26What a bastard.
00:42:27I know they are trying to sabotage me again.
00:42:29Go.
00:42:30If we redirect company resources...
00:42:33Oh, how nice of you to join us.
00:42:36Please, continue.
00:42:39Like I was saying, if we redirect the company's resources into this expansion...
00:42:43Too risky.
00:42:45Quite frankly, foolish.
00:42:47I'm afraid I disagree.
00:42:49That's because you don't have the years of experience that it takes to recognize a poison chalice when you see one.
00:42:55Or does it need risky ambition?
00:42:58They need results.
00:43:01Ideas like this are exactly why Rockwell is still standing.
00:43:06You've always had great instinct, Vivian.
00:43:08Wisdom and experience.
00:43:09That's what this company needs right now.
00:43:11Not gambles and risks.
00:43:28Oh, so what, Mason?
00:43:33You just sleeping with Danielle or are you guys working together to just kick me out?
00:43:37I have no idea what you're talking about.
00:43:43Oh, cut the bullshit.
00:43:45It's obvious the two of you are trying to undermine me.
00:43:47Does it even matter?
00:43:49I mean, she is outperforming you.
00:43:51In every way possible.
00:43:53You want to cheat?
00:43:55Go ahead.
00:43:56Cheat?
00:43:57Leave my company out of it.
00:44:00You're not as innocent as you like you tend to be.
00:44:04And what exactly are you implying?
00:44:08Huh?
00:44:10You already know.
00:44:11Be careful whose side you pick.
00:44:25Remember who the hell hired you.
00:44:34You wanted to see me, boss?
00:44:35Yes.
00:44:36First of all, thank you for alerting me of the meeting time change.
00:44:39It's my job.
00:44:43Secondly, I want to apologize about earlier.
00:44:50I shouldn't have taken my frustrations out on you, and I'm sorry.
00:44:54Vivian.
00:44:54No, stop.
00:44:55Let me explain.
00:44:58I was raised to believe that power is everything.
00:45:02And emotions, especially love, are a weakness.
00:45:06So I built walls to protect myself from being vulnerable.
00:45:11And the one time I let someone in, he just destroyed me.
00:45:18Mason.
00:45:19Yeah.
00:45:20Mason is an idiot.
00:45:22I mean, think about it.
00:45:23Only a fool would ruin something with an incredible woman like...
00:45:25Why are you attracted to me?
00:45:27Because you're brilliant.
00:45:28I think you're strong, you're independent, and, well, sexy as hell, too.
00:45:35No, jeez.
00:45:38How is someone your age so...
00:45:41perfect?
00:45:47Are you really going to let something like that stay between us?
00:45:49I...
00:45:59Wait, wait, stop.
00:46:08We can't, we can't, we can't do this here.
00:46:10We shouldn't.
00:46:11But we certainly should.
00:46:16We should.
00:46:16We should.
00:46:41What are you doing?
00:46:50Shh.
00:46:52Let it out.
00:47:01Gotcha.
00:47:06What are you doing after work?
00:47:09Maybe we could do something.
00:47:10Something.
00:47:11That's vague.
00:47:14It's very mysterious of you.
00:47:16Mystery is fun.
00:47:18Aw.
00:47:19Besides, you owe me for distracting me in the office.
00:47:22No, I don't recall distracting anyone.
00:47:25Really?
00:47:26Mm-hmm.
00:47:27What do you call what we just did?
00:47:29Maybe a little distraction.
00:47:30Mm-hmm.
00:47:36Can I ask you something?
00:47:37What is the heir to the Johnson Group doing working for me as an assistant?
00:47:41I'm just trying to provide for my mom, after my dad lost the company, the money, everything.
00:47:54I really admire that.
00:47:57You have great work ethic.
00:48:00You're dedicated, loyal.
00:48:02I'm going to talk to HR about a race.
00:48:07I don't want a hand out.
00:48:08Trust me, it's not a hand out.
00:48:11And you're pretty much the best assistant I've ever had.
00:48:14You've earned it.
00:48:15So, the night is still young.
00:48:25Uh-huh.
00:48:26Maybe we could go to the club and end it with a bang.
00:48:31Come on.
00:48:32Do you trust me?
00:48:49Yes, sir.
00:48:51Remember your safe word.
00:48:52Strawberry.
00:48:55Give me your hands.
00:48:56Yes.
00:49:02You're not the CEO of Rockwell here.
00:49:10You don't have to command, control, or carry anyone else.
00:49:16Tonight, you're mine.
00:49:18Okay.
00:49:23Tell me.
00:49:25What is it that you want?
00:49:26I want to stop thinking.
00:49:29I want to stop fighting all this.
00:49:31I just...
00:49:31I just want to let go.
00:49:33And surrender.
00:49:35Put these here, and don't move them.
00:49:38Yes.
00:49:44That's it.
00:49:45Let go.
00:49:46No boardroom.
00:49:48No bullshit.
00:49:49Just you and the freedom to feel.
00:49:52No.
00:49:56Look at you.
00:49:59So powerful in surrender.
00:50:01Every inch of you is mine tonight.
00:50:21Oh, perfect.
00:50:22Just what I need when the audit starts tomorrow.
00:50:24Attention, Ms. Rockwell.
00:50:25Well, an anonymous complaint has been submitted regarding behavior by senior leadership that
00:50:29may constitute a violation of company policy on workplace relationships, professional
00:50:35conduct, while no names were given.
00:50:37The description strongly implies an inappropriate relationship between a member of the executive
00:50:43team and a subordinate shit.
00:50:46Shit, shit.
00:50:49Hey.
00:50:50Hey.
00:50:51How are you doing?
00:50:51You good?
00:50:51I'm just checking on you.
00:50:53Yeah.
00:50:53Why?
00:50:54Yeah.
00:50:54Well, aside from you just freaking out a moment ago, there's something you should see.
00:51:00Now what?
00:51:01Someone leaked photos of us kissing outside the club.
00:51:04Are they talking about Vivian?
00:51:05They're together.
00:51:07Are you seeing this?
00:51:08Yeah.
00:51:08Wow.
00:51:09Wow.
00:51:09Wow.
00:51:09Wow.
00:51:09Wow.
00:51:10Wow.
00:51:11Wow.
00:51:11Wow.
00:51:12Wow.
00:51:13Wow.
00:51:14Wow.
00:51:15Wow.
00:51:16Wow.
00:51:17Wow.
00:51:18Wow.
00:51:19Wow.
00:51:20Wow.
00:51:21Wow.
00:51:22Wow.
00:51:23Wow.
00:51:24Wow.
00:51:25Wow.
00:51:26Wow.
00:51:27Wow.
00:51:27Yeah.
00:51:28Wow.
00:51:28Yeah.
00:51:29Wow.
00:51:29Yeah.
00:51:29Yeah.
00:51:29Wow.
00:51:29Yeah.
00:51:29Yeah.
00:51:30Yeah.
00:51:30No.
00:51:31No.
00:51:31No.
00:51:31No.
00:51:31No.
00:51:32Eric.
00:51:32Vivian.
00:51:33Vivian.
00:51:33Whatever this is.
00:51:34Whatever this is.
00:51:35It's over.
00:51:36Okay?
00:51:36I can't do I can not do this anymore.
00:51:39Vivian.
00:51:39No.
00:51:39No.
00:51:40I so good everything I've ever worked for in my entire life is vanishing right in front of my eyes and for what?
00:51:47For what? Some quick fuck with a kid?
00:51:50After all this, that's what you see this as?
00:51:52How did they get those photos?
00:52:00Have you...
00:52:01Have you been playing me this entire time?
00:52:04Did you...
00:52:04Did you just take that million dollars from Mason?
00:52:07You just try to sabotage me? Humiliate me?
00:52:09No, of course not. How could you think that?
00:52:11How else would they get the photos, Eric?
00:52:14Babin, do you really think I would betray you like that?
00:52:16I don't know...
00:52:17I don't know what to believe anymore.
00:52:20You know, maybe that's your problem.
00:52:23Your trust issues in those fucking walls you put up
00:52:26will ruin any good thing that you have in your life.
00:52:30No, just fuck this.
00:52:32Consider this my resignation notes.
00:52:41Oh, God.
00:52:43Now what?
00:52:46Open it.
00:52:50You are exhausting.
00:52:56Yeah.
00:52:57You have two options, Viv.
00:52:58You can end the affair, or...
00:53:01we'll release everything.
00:53:02To the investors, the board, the press.
00:53:06Everyone.
00:53:07You could kiss your reputation goodbye, and your company.
00:53:12There is no affair.
00:53:13Oh, really?
00:53:15Perhaps we should ask the board if these pictures...
00:53:18not an affair.
00:53:23What do you two want?
00:53:25Simple, really.
00:53:25You step down, quietly.
00:53:26You name Mason your new CEO, and me, your chief strategy officer.
00:53:34Look, you do this, and no way will see the rest of these pictures.
00:53:38And you can live out the rest of your pathetic little life being a cougar with that little boy toy of yours.
00:53:45I had a feeling you'd see it our way.
00:53:49To the board of Rockwell Inc., I have disgraced our company with my actions.
00:53:58Hereby resign as CEO.
00:54:00You're not thinking about sending that, are you?
00:54:12I don't have a choice.
00:54:14Danielle and Mason are blackmailing me.
00:54:16Blackmailing?
00:54:17Yeah.
00:54:18How?
00:54:19Well, not only do they have the photos of us kissing,
00:54:22they have photos of us being intimate and leaving the Velvet Room.
00:54:26Fuck.
00:54:28Okay, what do they want?
00:54:31For me to step down as CEO, and if I don't, they're gonna leak it.
00:54:36No, Viv.
00:54:36See, this is exactly why I put my guard up.
00:54:38I let it slip, and now I'm losing everything.
00:54:41Then we fight them.
00:54:42God.
00:54:43Okay, we can't give them an inch.
00:54:45How?
00:54:46How are we supposed to do that?
00:54:53I have an idea.
00:55:00This gets ugly.
00:55:01Are you with me?
00:55:12You built this company.
00:55:14I don't work for Mason.
00:55:16I work for you.
00:55:20Are you sure you want to do this?
00:55:22Yes, I'm sure.
00:55:25Someone once told me that I need to let go of control to truly be free.
00:55:31Regardless of what happens, I need to be me.
00:55:36I need to be free.
00:55:38Well, let the shit show begin.
00:55:41Eric, I...
00:55:49Don't mention it.
00:55:50I'm so sorry for doubting you and accusing you.
00:55:55Apology accepted.
00:55:56And I hope you know I would never do anything to hurt you.
00:55:59This is real.
00:56:00These feelings are real.
00:56:01Well, let's hope they're real enough to handle the fallout.
00:56:10God, what a nightmare.
00:56:12I can't believe I agreed to do this.
00:56:23Just see it through.
00:56:25Miss Rockwell, the press are calling for interviews.
00:56:29Schedule a press conference.
00:56:31Now.
00:56:34I would like to address the recent headlines directly.
00:56:37It's true that I was involved with someone who worked for me.
00:56:42That was a mistake, and for that, I apologize.
00:56:46At the same time, I want to acknowledge that desire, authenticity, vulnerability,
00:56:54the things that make us human can be messy.
00:56:57I will not apologize for being human.
00:56:59Moving forward, I will serve Rockwell, Inc. with clarity and accountability,
00:57:05because it deserves nothing less.
00:57:16You were brilliant, as usual.
00:57:19Now we turn the tables on Mason and Danielle.
00:57:21Well, I'm going to be Rockwell's new CEO.
00:57:29Before we begin discussing the future of this company, I have something that I would like to submit to HR and the board.
00:57:38This is documented evidence of an affair between senior executive Mason Jones and his subordinate, Danielle Green, along with financial mismanagement, internal ethics violations, and fraudulent company records.
00:57:57This is substantial.
00:57:58This is bullshit, Vivian.
00:58:01I expect appropriate action to be taken immediately.
00:58:04Of course, I will cooperate with any investigation.
00:58:08Okay, first of all, let me just tell you.
00:58:10No.
00:58:10You will have your opportunity to respond through HR.
00:58:14You will not respond right now and not to this board.
00:58:20I have always prioritized the success of Rockwell, Inc. above my own feelings.
00:58:27Now it's time that our leadership do the same.
00:58:31Well, this changes everything.
00:58:38Come on, please.
00:58:39Vivian is using personal relationships in order to distract from the fact that the company's financials are slipping under her watch.
00:58:49Rockwell, Inc. needs new leadership.
00:58:52Since I started, our initiative has doubled in revenue.
00:58:56Vivian is just out for revenge because her own little inter-office affair was exposed.
00:59:04Speak of the devil.
00:59:07This is the little boy toy himself.
00:59:10This meeting is for senior leadership only.
00:59:13I think you'll all be interested in what I have to offer.
00:59:16Now, these statements corroborate Mrs. Rockwell's concerns perfectly.
00:59:21As you can see, the documents show that Danielle has been attempting to hide misconduct and the financial inconsistencies lead directly back to Mason's management.
00:59:32What a mess.
00:59:34To insure the assets of Rockwell, Inc., a call is needed to vote for a new CEO.
00:59:41The choice is between Vivian Rockwell and Mason Jones.
00:59:47The choice is between Vivian Rockwell and Mason Jones, a call is needed to vote for a new CEO.
00:59:51Relax.
00:59:52I know things seem bleak, but we still have some on our side.
00:59:57It's not over until the fat lady sings.
01:00:00That's right.
01:00:01Look, no matter what happens, I've got you.
01:00:05Okay?
01:00:05I don't know who's like helping me.
01:00:06You won't.
01:00:13This could change everything.
01:00:14We have to be fair.
01:00:17Evidence exists on both sides.
01:00:26All the votes have been cast.
01:00:29Let's count them.
01:00:32Just breathe.
01:00:34It's okay.
01:00:36This is it.
01:00:37My goodness.
01:00:38The votes are unanimous.
01:00:54Vivian Rockwell, you will remain the CEO.
01:00:58Mason Jones, you are to be removed from the company effective immediately.
01:01:03Danielle Green, we expect your resignation forthright.
01:01:09This is absurd.
01:01:10You can't oust me for filing some bad paperwork?
01:01:14Come on.
01:01:15We've invested just as much to this company as this crown, and this is how it ends?
01:01:18Well, actually, Danielle, it ended when you betrayed the company.
01:01:23All things done in the dark will one day come to light.
01:01:26Don't forget, Vivian, we're married.
01:01:30So that means part of Rockwell, Inc., well, it belongs to me.
01:01:35Well, that's not what our prenup said.
01:01:38I'm divorcing you, Mason.
01:01:40No.
01:01:41No.
01:01:42I'll refuse to resign.
01:01:44I'll sue.
01:01:45I'll go to the media.
01:01:46The board is going to regret this.
01:01:49That is enough.
01:01:50If the two of you don't remove yourselves from the premises immediately, security will gladly escort you out.
01:02:00That won't be necessary.
01:02:07Careful, sweetie.
01:02:08Careful.
01:02:09Careful.
01:02:11Ms. Rockwell, need I remind you that our decision does not excuse your behavior?
01:02:19You're a senior employee sleeping with a subordinate.
01:02:23I understand.
01:02:24And again, I apologize for blurring any boundaries.
01:02:29But let me be very clear.
01:02:32I'm not sleeping with Eric.
01:02:36I'm in love.
01:02:40What did you say?
01:02:43And let me be very transparent.
01:02:45I will be exploring a relationship with Eric.
01:02:48And if anyone here has a problem with that, I will resign.
01:02:52Vivian, you don't have to do this, you know.
01:02:56Yeah.
01:02:56Some risks are worth taking.
01:02:58Well, we will allow the relationship on one condition.
01:03:09What is that?
01:03:11That he be placed in a different department and cannot work under you in any capacity.
01:03:17I can agree to that.
01:03:19Then, this meeting is adjourned.
01:03:30Listen, I'm proud of how you handled everything back there.
01:03:32Let's hope I never have to do something like that again.
01:03:35Yeah.
01:03:37There is one thing I didn't address, though.
01:03:40What's that?
01:03:42I'm in love with you, too, Vivian.
01:03:43See?
01:03:54You don't have to choose between power and love.
01:03:57Because they're both yours.
01:03:58Just like how you're mine.
01:04:01Take me to the pelvic room to celebrate, sir.
01:04:05How very unprofessional of you, Miss Rockwell.
01:04:12Good girl.
01:04:12Good girl.
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