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00:00:00Today's biggest news, Jonathan Whiteford, the city's golden bachelor, is set to marry his longtime fiancée, Julie Miller, uniting New York's most elite families.
00:00:20This is Amber Wilson from J.K.R. News.
00:00:30Mr. Whiteford, your meeting is in 30 minutes.
00:00:37You screw up with cigarettes?
00:00:40It's an important meeting. We need to get ready.
00:00:45It can be a little softer in the morning. No one likes a buzzkill.
00:00:50Good morning to you, too.
00:00:53I had never had Mediterranean food before, so he immediately takes me to this restaurant on 45th and...
00:01:03Mmm, Jonathan, he's quite romantic.
00:01:06And then what?
00:01:07Oh.
00:01:08Maple, right?
00:01:10Sorry, I didn't take your seat. Come join us.
00:01:13We were just chatting about my amazing weekend with Jonathan.
00:01:16Oh, Maple would know. She schedules everything for Jonathan.
00:01:20Oh, right. His personal assistant. It's nice to meet you. I'm Julie Miller, Jonathan's fiancée.
00:01:28Nice to meet you, Miss Miller.
00:01:31Being his assistant doesn't mean getting personal. I take this as a...
00:01:38I've read so many wonderful things about you, Mabel.
00:01:43Julie.
00:01:45What are you doing here?
00:01:55It's just a surprise visit for my lovely fiancée.
00:02:01Julie, I thought we discussed about keeping boundaries.
00:02:04In front of everyone, play the part, Jonathan.
00:02:07We're engaged, remember?
00:02:09Mabel, are you ready for the meeting?
00:02:12Yes, everything's prepared.
00:02:14Good, I want you to take the lead this time.
00:02:16Lead the meeting?
00:02:17Yes, you've earned it.
00:02:19Feel up for it?
00:02:21Absolutely.
00:02:22Thank you, Mr. Whiteford.
00:02:26No need formalities. Come on, let's go.
00:02:28We're gonna be late.
00:02:33Always work first with him, huh?
00:02:35Oh, well, well.
00:02:50Congratulations on nailing the pitch, Mabel.
00:02:53Well, I learned from the best.
00:02:56Is he as your child, Jonathan?
00:03:15Mom!
00:03:16I thought we agreed on calling first.
00:03:20Since when do I need permission to see my son, hmm?
00:03:24What's the matter?
00:03:25We are hosting a joint family dinner with the Millers.
00:03:30You and Julie are expected to be there.
00:03:32We agreed to delay the engagement.
00:03:33This is not up for debate.
00:03:35You will attend the family dinner.
00:03:37And you should join us well, Mabel.
00:04:03A toast.
00:04:04To the union.
00:04:06Mabel, can you pull me some wine?
00:04:11Mabel's a guest.
00:04:12Of course.
00:04:13Miss Miller?
00:04:15A soon-to-be Mrs. Whiteford.
00:04:18Dad, I'm still your daughter.
00:04:21We are so excited to welcome you into our family.
00:04:27This is the first joyful dinner we've had since Fiona.
00:04:34With Jonathan and Julie together, it almost feels like Fiona is with us here again.
00:04:47Mom.
00:04:49We are so looking forward to this marriage.
00:04:52Yeah.
00:04:53I'm full.
00:04:54Losing joy.
00:04:55I'm full.
00:04:56Losing joy.
00:04:57Losing joy.
00:04:58Losing joy.
00:04:59I'm full.
00:05:01You will keep me looking for them.
00:05:02Yeah.
00:05:04You okay?
00:05:05Oh.
00:05:06I'm so sorry, I thought you were someone else.
00:05:07you okay oh i'm so sorry i thought you were someone else who are you looking for it jonathan
00:05:23whiteford the owner of the mansion you uh must be his girlfriend no just his assistant i see
00:05:31i'm ryan my father is the gardener here i know the house really well i actually may be able to help
00:05:38you jonathan has a few favorite spots around here though he doesn't visit much nowadays he does have
00:05:44quite a few properties yes he prefers to live alone is that so oh good you've met
00:05:51i was thinking of setting you two up on a date you make a cute couple
00:05:56petite yes mabel ryan's a fine young man and you're a diligent worker you make a good match
00:06:14well it's a kind offer but i'm not interested in dating anyone right now
00:06:19no effects none taken anyway i should go find jonathan he has a very early meeting
00:06:27mabel you're a smart girl i know how busy you've been serving my son what fun you've had
00:06:38i don't understand let me clarify you're barely a side dish now the main course is served
00:06:45stay away from my son or lose your position at the company and be blacklisted elsewhere
00:06:53have i made myself clear
00:06:55now about you and ryan
00:07:01you're quite the pair i can foresee a wedding in the near future
00:07:07morning the files are ready for you to sign thank you
00:07:30were you okay last night what's on my schedule for today
00:07:39one meeting in the morning two in the afternoon and julie wants a dinner date
00:07:49i've set up calendar alerts
00:07:57you're wearing a new perfume today
00:08:08you applied later yes miss whiteford set me up for a date
00:08:14it's after work
00:08:15oh a date
00:08:17are you joking
00:08:20you're not the only one inclined for a bit of romance jonathan
00:08:24before we start you should know that i am a messy eater
00:08:40and i hate cats i'm also indifferent to humanity and climate change we can just agree that this
00:08:48wasn't a match and that's your strategy for tonight tell me more about yourself
00:08:54what do you want to know family my mom died and my father is a gambler you'd inherit his debts at
00:09:00the altar delightful company you are i'm a walking old flag who knows i might even become an abuser
00:09:08an abuser an abuser do you use ropes what you see i enjoy being tied up so rather intrigued
00:09:17uh weirdo says miss monster date
00:09:23you're jack's son he was such a talented gardener a favorite servant of mine growing up
00:09:41if you don't mind we're on a date oh and having fun i see
00:09:45we wouldn't be without any interruptions
00:09:54i'm on my way okay sorry i i have to go
00:10:06excuse me hi i'm here for my father mr morris what happened he's stable now
00:10:18creditors got rough with him broke a couple ribs but he's breathing
00:10:22um how do i pay for the bills they've been paid for by whom
00:10:34ryan what are you doing here to finish the date i'm starving it's a very expensive date
00:10:42i'll pay you back later for now let's get something to eat
00:10:58so you grew up in the whiteford mansion yeah i did i helped my dad with the gardens and we planted
00:11:05exotic flowers from around the world paradise for plant geeks for sure i'm super nerdy
00:11:17you were serious about your father's debts weren't you he was a gambler he's changed but it still haunts us
00:11:27i just hope to one day settle the debts you were not the terrible person you made yourself out to be
00:11:31you've known me for one day hold your conclusion sherlock
00:11:38well this is wool um good night nerd night monster date
00:11:46it's late where you been
00:12:04were you out with them all night
00:12:07it's my personal time i don't have to report everything to you
00:12:10so it went well then your mother set us up jonathan how could i refuse good so then it was all just
00:12:17for show well i actually had a really nice time i might consider a second date i can still smell
00:12:24julie's perfume then come shower it off me you went on a date with another man and you took another
00:12:31woman to a restaurant that i recommended jealous not as much as you
00:12:45morning
00:13:10coffee or tea
00:13:13uh
00:13:14coffee
00:13:16you never make me breakfast
00:13:22last night must have been record breaking
00:13:26I mean
00:13:29I'm breaking up with you
00:13:38what do you mean
00:13:39well more of an ending than a breakup really
00:13:41we need to stop
00:13:42whatever this is
00:13:44what about last night
00:13:45consider it a breakup gift
00:13:49breakup we weren't even together
00:13:50exactly
00:13:51shouldn't be too hard
00:13:57to move on
00:13:57happy 7th anniversary
00:14:11happy 7th anniversary
00:14:13I mean 7th anniversary
00:14:17time flies doesn't it
00:14:19wow it really has been that long
00:14:22time to cut the cake people
00:14:23you guys are so sweet
00:14:25what are you doing
00:14:26what are you doing
00:14:27boss it's her special day
00:14:30so
00:14:30we have the meeting with harbor in an hour
00:14:34do your jobs
00:14:36I'm sorry
00:14:50half a break
00:14:5220 minutes
00:14:53next
00:14:53house
00:14:54I don't know.
00:15:24I don't know.
00:15:54It was fun while it lasted.
00:16:08Hello, this is Mabel.
00:16:10Evening, Mabel.
00:16:12Ryan, what an honor.
00:16:14You want to grab dinner together?
00:16:15Just as friends, of course.
00:16:17I'm not up for another dramatic date.
00:16:19Sure, why not?
00:16:22Where are we going?
00:16:23I know the perfect spot.
00:16:25I'll text you.
00:16:26See you soon.
00:16:30I'm so glad we got to try this place again.
00:16:32This is amazing.
00:16:34I know.
00:16:35I think it's got some drugs in it or something.
00:16:37It'd be weird if they didn't.
00:16:38How could it be so addictive?
00:16:41How have you been lately?
00:16:43Can't complain.
00:16:45Because you signed an NDA?
00:16:46Or because you are happy?
00:16:49The latter.
00:16:50Although, if I did sign an NDA, I couldn't really share otherwise.
00:16:54Good bye.
00:16:55This is true.
00:16:56Hey, I asked you out on a date for a reason.
00:17:01I think we would make excellent business partners.
00:17:03Business partners?
00:17:05Yeah.
00:17:06Well, I was just saying, our first date was rather chaotic.
00:17:09So I wasn't able to properly introduce myself to you.
00:17:13I'm Ryan Anderson.
00:17:14I'm the founder of Novatec.
00:17:17And I would like for you to join us head of the creative strategies.
00:17:21Novatec.
00:17:27Novatec?
00:17:29But I thought you said you were...
00:17:30The gardener's son.
00:17:31Yes, I still am, but I'm not defined by what my father does.
00:17:35Even if Barbara thinks so.
00:17:39After years of education and, well, hard work, I find myself at MIT and started my own company.
00:17:45It's good to own something of your own, right?
00:17:48That's incredible, Ryan.
00:17:50And I'm grateful for the opportunity, but I already have a job.
00:17:53And I'm just an assistant.
00:17:56So I'm sure there are other people much more qualified than me out there.
00:18:00You're not just anyone.
00:18:02You're the key success to the Whitefords project.
00:18:05It's time for you to get outside of Jonathan's shadow.
00:18:09So, cheers to chasing what you truly deserve.
00:18:13Miss Whiteford, um, Jonathan's left for the evening.
00:18:33I'm here to see you.
00:18:34How was everything with Ryan?
00:18:38It was pleasant.
00:18:40Thank you for the introduction.
00:18:42When do you plan to marry him?
00:18:44We've only just met.
00:18:45I've warned you.
00:18:48No marriage.
00:18:53No job at Whiteford Tech.
00:18:56And you will be banned from the industry.
00:18:58I've ended things with Jonathan.
00:19:00Then marry Ryan to prove it.
00:19:01I've done my research as well, Mabel.
00:19:08Leave my son.
00:19:10And I'll clear all your father's debts.
00:19:13If not, those seeking him will find him.
00:19:17Perhaps Jonathan is the one who needs guidance, not me.
00:19:23I don't think you understand the situation.
00:19:27You are nothing to Jonathan.
00:19:30At most, a shadow of his past pain.
00:19:34A reminder of a heartbreak.
00:19:36What do you mean?
00:19:38You don't know, do you?
00:19:43Mary Ryan, it's my last warning.
00:19:47What?
00:20:05Did I miss some meeting?
00:20:08Uh, no, I just...
00:20:11Your driver couldn't get a hold of you.
00:20:13He was concerned.
00:20:15Mr. Whiteford, it's October 15th.
00:20:17Oh, shit, shit.
00:20:18You never always take the day off.
00:20:21It's okay.
00:20:22The car's out front.
00:20:23No, it's not okay.
00:20:24I never forget...
00:20:25Just clear everything for today.
00:20:29Okay.
00:20:30I've kept your calendar clear, as always.
00:20:32Okay, thank you.
00:20:33Um...
00:20:34Um...
00:20:35The car, Mr. Whiteford.
00:20:36Right.
00:20:36I'll, uh, see you...
00:20:38At the office?
00:20:38Right.
00:20:38I'll see you.
00:20:39I'll see you.
00:20:39I'll see you.
00:20:39I'll see you.
00:20:39I'll see you.
00:20:39I'll see you.
00:20:40I'll see you.
00:20:41I'll see you.
00:20:41I'll see you.
00:20:41I'll see you.
00:20:41I'll see you.
00:20:41Hello?
00:20:45Hey, where are you?
00:20:47Our server is dead!
00:20:48Oh, uh, okay.
00:20:49I'm on my way.
00:20:55The entire server crashed.
00:20:57Where is Mr. Whiteford?
00:20:59Hey, what happened?
00:21:00We are under attack.
00:21:01We need a system reboot.
00:21:02Where is Mr. Whiteford?
00:21:03We need his admin call.
00:21:04Now!
00:21:05Okay, he's out of the office.
00:21:07Let me just try contacting him, okay?
00:21:08We need that code.
00:21:13Do you have access to it?
00:21:15No, that code is highly confidential.
00:21:16Jonathan is the sole owner.
00:21:18Um, let me try.
00:21:27What else?
00:21:28We're completely offline.
00:21:30Come on, Mabel.
00:21:31You know you the best.
00:21:31Let me get a moment.
00:21:36Try Fiona.
00:21:37F.
00:21:38I-O-N-A
00:21:40Fiona.
00:21:43Give it a shot.
00:21:46Fiona.
00:21:48Give it a shot.
00:21:53Remember that awkward dinner at the Whiteford's?
00:21:56Since Fiona, you are nothing to turn ahead.
00:22:01At most, a shadow of his past pain.
00:22:05A reminder of a heartbreak.
00:22:07Hello, Jonathan.
00:22:18Good to see you.
00:22:21How may I help you?
00:22:24Did Jonathan model this whole thing after you?
00:22:26Oh, no, that's not Mabel.
00:22:31That's my sister, Fiona.
00:22:35Jonathan's first love.
00:22:36Uh, next, Mabel Morris?
00:22:51Uh, next, Mabel Morris?
00:22:51Hello.
00:22:52Hello.
00:22:52Hello.
00:22:53You know, coding demands intense focus and absolute silence.
00:23:06That's why having a capable assistant to help with other things like interviews is crucial.
00:23:22Shiana.
00:23:23Um, I'm Mabel Morris, Mr. Whiteford.
00:23:26Here's my resume.
00:23:26Um, I'm Mabel Morris, Mr. Whiteford.
00:23:40Here's my resume.
00:23:43Mabel.
00:23:45It's nice to meet you.
00:23:56When can you start?
00:24:03Tomorrow.
00:24:04No, actually, today.
00:24:06Welcome to Wife at Tech.
00:24:10Mabel.
00:24:11Mabel.
00:24:13Mabel.
00:24:14Mabel.
00:24:21Mabel.
00:24:22Are you alright?
00:24:24I know. Shocking, isn't it?
00:24:27You know, when they mention you years ago, I was concerned.
00:24:31I thought you had actually fallen for someone.
00:24:34But then I saw you, and I knew there was nothing to worry about.
00:24:40To Jonathan, you're just a reminder of my sister.
00:24:43He doesn't love you.
00:24:45You're nothing but a shadow to him.
00:24:47You are, at best, a placebo.
00:24:53Oh, Mabel.
00:24:54Did you actually think you stood a chance?
00:25:00You pathetic slut.
00:25:03Fuck off.
00:25:08Oh, do you know about today?
00:25:10I don't want to know.
00:25:11Fiona died today, seven years ago.
00:25:14He visits her grave on this day, every year.
00:25:20You see?
00:25:22You're just a joke.
00:25:24Hey, Mabel.
00:25:46What's wrong?
00:25:49There was an attack on the system at work today.
00:25:58Okay.
00:25:59Well, since you're here and not at the office, I assume it's resolved.
00:26:03Your passcode.
00:26:07What is it?
00:26:09What?
00:26:10The code, Jonathan, what is it?
00:26:12That's none of your business.
00:26:17Come on.
00:26:18Tell me about this attack.
00:26:19So, it's been fixed.
00:26:28We had to restart the system.
00:26:32System reboot.
00:26:33I see.
00:26:34It asked for an admin code.
00:26:36Why didn't you call me?
00:26:38I tried to, but it didn't go through.
00:26:41Signal down there.
00:26:43We got the code.
00:26:46It did.
00:26:48How?
00:26:48Luckily, Julie was there.
00:26:57So, you've seen?
00:26:59Fiona?
00:27:05Yeah.
00:27:10Fiona?
00:27:13Yeah.
00:27:14Mabel, I know you have a lot of questions.
00:27:20Actually, I found a lot of answers today.
00:27:23I thought I was lucky to have that job and to work at the company, to be by your side.
00:27:39To enter a relationship with you or whatever that was.
00:27:42But it turns out, I was just a replacement.
00:27:50No.
00:27:50A replacement for some sick, twisted obsession that you can't get over.
00:27:54I'm shadowing for a dead girlfriend.
00:27:56I'm shadowing for a dead girlfriend.
00:27:59All those years.
00:28:02When you're dead.
00:28:05You're fucking a ghost.
00:28:06Enough!
00:28:08Don't speak.
00:28:10Don't use that term.
00:28:12Dead ghost.
00:28:13So.
00:28:13That's the reality of it, Jonathan.
00:28:17She is both.
00:28:24I'm Mabel Morans.
00:28:27I'm not...
00:28:28I'm not your dead girlfriend.
00:28:31I'm not Fiona.
00:28:32You're right.
00:28:42You're not her.
00:28:45Nobody is.
00:28:55I've submitted my resignation.
00:29:00Thank you for the opportunity.
00:29:02Years ago, I learned a lot.
00:29:07Bye, Mr. Whiteford.
00:29:20Fuck!
00:29:20You said you were a friend of Mr. Morris's?
00:29:39A friend of his daughter, Mabel, actually.
00:29:41Ah, yes, Mabel.
00:29:42She's quite sweet and caring.
00:29:44Absolutely.
00:29:44She asked me to come check on Scott.
00:29:48How's his condition?
00:29:50He's well.
00:29:52With a little rest, he should recover fully.
00:29:56That's good news.
00:29:58He's at Silverpine Hospital.
00:30:09Tell his creditors.
00:30:11I knew you had it, Amy.
00:30:14Oh, Mrs. Whiteford, I was just...
00:30:17Spare me the excuses, Julie.
00:30:21I've seen what you're capable of.
00:30:24Years ago.
00:30:25Oh, Mrs. Whiteford, there's been a misunderstanding.
00:30:37Oh, enough, Julie.
00:30:38Cut it.
00:30:38Fiona was sweet, but too naive for our world.
00:30:46Her innocence was a liability.
00:30:49I tried separating Jonathan and Fiona for years, but Jonathan was so invested, even ignoring
00:30:56this family to pursue his little tech project, all encouraged by Fiona.
00:31:02Luckily, his project succeeded, but not without him taking down his father's legacy first.
00:31:07We could have been so much more influential, so powerful.
00:31:15But, just when I thought all was lost, Fiona was out of the picture.
00:31:22Her death was no coincidence, Julie.
00:31:24God plays no favors.
00:31:27I see your hand in her car accident.
00:31:32How long have you known?
00:31:34Oh, George.
00:31:35I've known from the start.
00:31:42What happened?
00:31:44He's...
00:31:45His debt collector's caught up to him.
00:31:47Luke, you okay?
00:31:49Prepare for the worst.
00:31:50He's lost a lot of blood.
00:31:53How did he find it?
00:31:54Someone must tip him off.
00:31:55We're investigating.
00:31:56We'll do our best to locate his attackers.
00:31:57I've warned you.
00:32:01This is me, my lady.
00:32:05It's Barbara Whiteford.
00:32:07The Barbara Whiteford, Queen of Manhattan.
00:32:09She's after my father.
00:32:11That's a serious accusation, ma'am.
00:32:13Respectfully, your father's not significant enough.
00:32:16You don't understand.
00:32:17I got too close to her son, and she told me...
00:32:21Please calm down.
00:32:21No, you don't understand.
00:32:23Please, please.
00:32:23Miss Morris?
00:32:26Unfortunately, we couldn't save your father.
00:32:29He passed away.
00:32:34No.
00:32:34No!
00:32:37What?
00:32:38Can I...
00:32:39No!
00:33:00Mom.
00:33:04Mom.
00:33:05After you left, Dad was never the same.
00:33:09When you left us,
00:33:16I lost you.
00:33:22I always thought
00:33:23it would get better.
00:33:29But it did.
00:33:33I'm sorry.
00:33:37I feel like a nobody.
00:33:39I failed.
00:33:44I failed at everything.
00:33:54Leave me alone.
00:33:55I got a food from your favorite place.
00:34:10You don't have to talk to me, but...
00:34:12Please say something.
00:34:17Well, I can't eat all that food by myself.
00:34:19I'm only going to ask you once, and I'll leave you be.
00:34:33But are you okay?
00:34:35Do you want to talk about it?
00:34:36I'm managing.
00:34:38I'm managing.
00:34:40The food helped.
00:34:46You don't have to smile if you don't want to.
00:34:49It's so good I feel vulnerable.
00:34:50We all have our moments.
00:34:53It's just...
00:34:54It's just...
00:34:55It's been incredibly hard.
00:34:59I get it.
00:35:01And I'm sorry you're going through all of this.
00:35:05I've lost a loved one, too.
00:35:07Great.
00:35:08Do you have a dead girlfriend, also?
00:35:10A dead girlfriend?
00:35:11Wait.
00:35:13You knew about Jonathan and Fiona.
00:35:15So you knew.
00:35:16You knew all this time.
00:35:17But you two are completely different.
00:35:22I didn't lose a lover.
00:35:26It was my mother I lost.
00:35:31Ryan, I'm sorry.
00:35:33It's okay.
00:35:35This whole week is just...
00:35:38Everything...
00:35:40It feels so pointless.
00:35:43That's a natural feeling to have.
00:35:45I used to mock...
00:35:47Existentialism.
00:35:48I get it now.
00:35:50I love how intelligent you sound.
00:35:53Even now.
00:35:54Stop.
00:35:56No, seriously.
00:35:58Modern day Socrates.
00:36:01Thank you, Ryan.
00:36:12Thank you, Ryan.
00:36:14For the food.
00:36:15And the talk.
00:36:16Less of the food.
00:36:18It's still so addictive.
00:36:20Oh, they definitely put drugs in it.
00:36:21Yeah.
00:36:22Hey.
00:36:24Hey, if you need anything, just call me.
00:36:27I will.
00:36:28I think I just need some time to think things over.
00:36:32Have you considered your next steps?
00:36:34Not sure.
00:36:36Quit my job.
00:36:37Settled the debts.
00:36:38Um, now the world's just kind of open to me.
00:36:41Strange.
00:36:42Yeah.
00:36:43Well, there's a spot for you at Novatec.
00:36:45You sure?
00:36:46About me leading?
00:36:47You're the best one to lead it.
00:36:49Come on, just give it a shot.
00:36:51I'll think about it.
00:36:52Seriously.
00:36:53That's all I can ask.
00:36:54I'll think about it.
00:36:55I'll think about it.
00:36:55Okay.
00:36:55Okay.
00:37:02Mabel?
00:37:04Are you doing okay?
00:37:07Why are you here?
00:37:10Mabel?
00:37:12Are you doing okay?
00:37:14Why are you here?
00:37:16I saw what happened on the news.
00:37:18You're worried?
00:37:19Save it.
00:37:21It's none of your business.
00:37:22Mabel, please, let me just...
00:37:24I'm done.
00:37:26Listening, Jonathan.
00:37:28I spent so much time on something that wasn't real.
00:37:34And now I finally know the truth.
00:37:37I thought what we had was real.
00:37:40But I was just a pill for a wound that won't heal.
00:37:49I truly loved you, Jonathan.
00:37:57Don't come looking for me again.
00:38:00Leave me alone.
00:38:02It's my final request.
00:38:11And this is the upstairs division.
00:38:14I can see it.
00:38:16What do you think?
00:38:17Love it.
00:38:17It's so lively.
00:38:20That's the goal.
00:38:21Okay, I'm in.
00:38:22But I have one condition.
00:38:24I'd like to work from a different city.
00:38:27Why's that?
00:38:28Well, I hear you're expanding to Tokyo.
00:38:30That's where you're headed, right?
00:38:32Someone's been doing her homework.
00:38:33And for a new market,
00:38:35it's important to have someone you trust by your side.
00:38:38I'm listening.
00:38:40Welcome to the table.
00:38:47What an honor, Captain.
00:38:48Let me show you around.
00:38:57Sir?
00:38:58You've been meeting with the creative team in 15 minutes?
00:39:00Right.
00:39:03Um, bring me their pitch deck and latest progress report.
00:39:08And see if Mabel is ready for the creative discussion.
00:39:11Sir?
00:39:12Mabel doesn't work here anymore.
00:39:13I can get someone else to help with...
00:39:15She can't be replaced.
00:39:28There's no one like her.
00:39:29Why don't you start on the living room?
00:39:39What?
00:39:41Hey!
00:39:42What is happening here?
00:39:44We're just doing our job, sir.
00:39:45Please don't interrupt.
00:39:47Where are these going?
00:39:48They're going to the donation.
00:39:50They don't already left.
00:39:51Get out!
00:40:01Ben?
00:40:02You're a mess.
00:40:03You do not want to talk.
00:40:10Okay, you haven't been this way since Fiona.
00:40:13Why are you this upset over a fleeting affair?
00:40:15Just move on.
00:40:16Find some...
00:40:16Mabel wasn't some fleeting affair.
00:40:18She's clearly just a villain for Fiona.
00:40:20Nothing more than her look-alike.
00:40:22She's different.
00:40:24Funny.
00:40:25Professional.
00:40:26She makes me feel good about myself.
00:40:27She's...
00:40:28She's Mabel.
00:40:29And I actually like her for who she is.
00:40:39What about our engagement?
00:40:42Julie.
00:40:45When Fiona left, I was lost.
00:40:49I would never marry you having some fleeting feelings
00:40:53for her.
00:40:53That's not right for either one of us.
00:40:54No, no.
00:40:55You don't determine that.
00:40:56Jonathan, I have dreamed of our marriage
00:40:58since the day we met.
00:40:59I sacrificed so much for that dream.
00:41:01I lost everything.
00:41:05What do you mean by that?
00:41:06Nothing.
00:41:08Nothing.
00:41:09I just...
00:41:09I can't stay to see you, Mike.
00:41:11What are you hiding?
00:41:11Nothing.
00:41:12I was just saying that...
00:41:14Did you have something to do with Mabel leaving?
00:41:15I don't have to answer your accusations.
00:41:17You're a delusion.
00:41:18Did you?
00:41:18This is silly.
00:41:25Baby, we'll talk about this tomorrow, okay?
00:41:32Just sleep this off and we'll talk tomorrow.
00:41:34Hey, give me the visitor's list for Mabel's father's death.
00:41:49It's urgent.
00:41:53The hospital's footage was erased,
00:41:55but a doctor remembers a young woman
00:41:57claiming to be Mabel's friend.
00:41:59A young woman?
00:42:00Yes, sir.
00:42:02A detailed description matches Miss Miller.
00:42:07Julie.
00:42:09Should I contact Miss Miller for confirmation?
00:42:11No, don't bother.
00:42:12Any news on Mabel's location?
00:42:16She just purchased tickets for...
00:42:19many destinations.
00:42:21Where is she currently?
00:42:23Last known location...
00:42:25She's in a cab to JFK Airport.
00:42:27Get the car ready.
00:42:27Now.
00:42:30I'm going to pull over.
00:42:37Right here.
00:42:38Stop.
00:42:40Mabel!
00:42:41Are you insane?
00:42:42What the hell are you doing?
00:42:49Mabel, where are you?
00:42:51Johnston.
00:42:52You don't know.
00:42:56Goodbye.
00:42:57Wait, Mabel.
00:42:58Mabel.
00:42:58Wait.
00:43:00Did you know about Mabel's departure?
00:43:09I know she left with Ryan Anderson,
00:43:12the servant's son.
00:43:13It's a good match.
00:43:14You should be happy for her.
00:43:15Were you part of this?
00:43:19Jonathan.
00:43:21Mabel made her own choice.
00:43:23No one pushed her.
00:43:25She has her life.
00:43:26We have ours.
00:43:27They don't intersect.
00:43:29Remember, you have responsibilities.
00:43:32The wedding's next month.
00:43:33Well, I'll marry Julie.
00:43:36I won't be a pawn in your plan.
00:43:39I love Mabel.
00:43:42She's the one I want.
00:43:43She is merely a stand-in for Fiona.
00:43:45She's not!
00:43:46I know it's already too late.
00:43:50But my feelings for her are real.
00:43:55I'll wait for her.
00:43:56I'll wait as long as it takes,
00:43:58because this is my life!
00:44:02And I'll spend it with Mabel.
00:44:03Mabel, turn it off.
00:44:26Mabel!
00:44:27Okay, you lazy bone.
00:44:31Come on.
00:44:32There's a meeting to attend to.
00:44:35I programmed you too well, didn't I?
00:44:37I learned it myself.
00:44:39Exactly.
00:44:40That's why I said I programmed you too well.
00:44:42Show off.
00:44:43The driver is ten minutes away.
00:45:00Got it.
00:45:02Put some clothes on.
00:45:06You can't see me, right?
00:45:08Don't need to.
00:45:09I know you too well.
00:45:12Thank you, Mark Dumber.
00:45:13Heard that.
00:45:16Incoming call from Mrs. Whiteford.
00:45:20What are you doing?
00:45:22Mr. Whiteford, it's urgent.
00:45:24Please come home.
00:45:25Your mother's condition is critical.
00:45:37What happened?
00:45:38She suffered a stroke last week.
00:45:41Mom.
00:45:42Mom.
00:45:43She'll recover, right?
00:45:45She's alright, for now.
00:45:47But she might not speak again.
00:45:49What?
00:45:51A severe stroke, Mr. Whiteford.
00:45:53She's lucky she's even breathing.
00:45:57Sweet.
00:45:58What can I do to help?
00:46:00What can I do to help?
00:46:05You can keep her calm.
00:46:07She's a fighter.
00:46:09She might be able to pull through.
00:46:10You see me?
00:46:13I'm here.
00:46:17Mabel, this is my father who I've been telling you about.
00:46:21Mabel, it's such a pleasure.
00:46:23Ryan's told me so much about you.
00:46:25Likewise.
00:46:25He's going on about those unique seeds that you've been planting.
00:46:29He's kind of nerdy sometimes.
00:46:33Oh, so nerdy.
00:46:34Mabel.
00:46:34Hey.
00:46:45When did you return?
00:46:50Mabel, we can leave with your...
00:46:51No need.
00:46:53We're just chatting.
00:46:55Jonathan, it's nice to see you.
00:46:58I was just looking for you.
00:46:59You deliberately ignored my request.
00:47:02I asked to be left alone.
00:47:03Mabel, I just wanted to sort things out.
00:47:05Everything was sorted.
00:47:07It's all behind us.
00:47:11Um, hey, Jonathan.
00:47:13They're just here to visit an old band.
00:47:16Isn't that okay?
00:47:17Dad, this is your home as well.
00:47:18We don't need his approval.
00:47:20Actually, Jack, I was thinking you should come live in the city with us.
00:47:23I see you two.
00:47:25You live together, huh?
00:47:27It's none of your business.
00:47:28Mabel, I just wanted to...
00:47:29I see you haven't changed.
00:47:31Sorry, Jack.
00:47:34I just remembered I have a phone call that I need to meet.
00:47:40Mabel.
00:47:46We can talk about it, you know.
00:47:48About the product launch?
00:47:49My only concern is the interface.
00:47:51It's not user-friendly enough.
00:47:52Mabel, it's okay to be upset with Jonathan.
00:47:55No need to hide it.
00:47:56He's just a competitor now.
00:47:58Speaking of which, the new app at White for Tech
00:48:00is dominating the charts, we should look into that.
00:48:03Can I ask you something?
00:48:04If you're going to say something irritating,
00:48:06I'm not interested.
00:48:08Do you still have feelings for Jonathan?
00:48:14He broke my heart once.
00:48:16I'm not going to give him a second chance.
00:48:18This is Mabel.
00:48:30Head of Creators.
00:48:31Nice to meet the team.
00:48:32We've heard many great things about you, Mabel.
00:48:35Your products are so exciting.
00:48:38We always try our very best to ensure...
00:48:41Good morning.
00:48:43What are you doing here?
00:48:44Mr. Whiteford, welcome.
00:48:49Mr. Whiteford's our angel investor.
00:48:51He's shown great interest in this product
00:48:53and requested to join us at this meeting.
00:48:57I hope that isn't a problem, Mr. Anderson.
00:49:00Considering the product is still under testing,
00:49:02we typically limit our attendance.
00:49:04He's welcome to join.
00:49:05I'm intrigued to hear Mr. Whiteford's thoughts.
00:49:09His insight is invaluable.
00:49:13Do you mind if I take a seat?
00:49:14I love being part of the creative process.
00:49:17What an honor, Mr. Whiteford.
00:49:25At the end of the day,
00:49:26our product is really exciting
00:49:28and thank you all so much
00:49:29for spending your afternoon with us at Nova Tech.
00:49:31We are thrilled to be doing business with you.
00:49:37Well, this sounds like a game changer.
00:49:40Congratulations.
00:49:41Mr. Whiteford,
00:49:43do your thoughts?
00:49:47It's good.
00:49:49Surely, as a leader in this industry,
00:49:52you have more to offer than good.
00:49:54I don't think it's my place to say more.
00:49:56If we always play it safe,
00:49:57we'll never achieve perfection.
00:49:59You've grown a lot, Mabel.
00:50:05It's a strong product,
00:50:07but not yet a market leader.
00:50:10But there's potential.
00:50:13Your media needs more clarity.
00:50:14Your media needs affecting your overall product.
00:50:17You need to improve the interactive system.
00:50:19It's far too average.
00:50:21And the interface needs to be more user-friendly.
00:50:24You know this.
00:50:24But, overall, truly, truly,
00:50:29well done.
00:50:32Proud of you.
00:50:34Professional boundaries, Mr. Whiteford.
00:50:37Sorry.
00:50:38I sometimes get carried away with talented teams.
00:50:45Well then,
00:50:46let's crunch some numbers, shall we?
00:50:48Yes, I'm sure.
00:50:49What are we looking at budget-wise?
00:50:50Hey, great job on today's pitch.
00:51:01It was a team effort.
00:51:02You still have some work to do, though?
00:51:03I'm looking forward to launching it.
00:51:06But then, let's non-stop.
00:51:07Ready to get some rest.
00:51:10Wow.
00:51:11You still had time to find the handsome lawyer.
00:51:15Wait.
00:51:15You knew about it.
00:51:16Ryan,
00:51:17you are the only guy
00:51:19who hasn't made a pass at me.
00:51:20I had my suspicions.
00:51:22I thought Barbara
00:51:23set us up for that reason,
00:51:24but
00:51:25she's clueless.
00:51:27Still hoping for a wedding.
00:51:30I'll see you tomorrow.
00:51:32Absolutely.
00:51:33And hey,
00:51:33if you knew anything,
00:51:34especially about Jonathan,
00:51:36just ask.
00:51:38But it's all behind me.
00:51:39Don't worry.
00:51:40Okay.
00:51:40Okay.
00:51:40Okay.
00:51:46Stalking now, Mr. Whiteford?
00:52:03Just a coincidence, Miss Morris.
00:52:05See, um,
00:52:06I live here too.
00:52:08Yeah, right.
00:52:13Hey!
00:52:13Hey!
00:52:13Can you give me some space?
00:52:30Just for your neighbor, Lee.
00:52:34When did you move here?
00:52:37Because I was under the impression
00:52:38that this space
00:52:39housed one.
00:52:42No, it houses two.
00:52:43I live here too.
00:52:56Guess what?
00:52:57My passcode is still
00:52:59Fiona.
00:53:00Is his passcode still Fiona?
00:53:02Stop.
00:53:04Why do you care?
00:53:05Turn the lights, Mabel.
00:53:15That's an early night.
00:53:17Rough day?
00:53:18Actually,
00:53:19it's one of the best days of my life.
00:53:21Really?
00:53:23What happened?
00:53:26Good night, Mabel.
00:53:27Need a ride with Miss Morris?
00:53:39No, thank you.
00:53:40I prefer to walk.
00:53:41Are you kidding?
00:53:42It's about to rain.
00:53:43Come on.
00:53:45Is he dead?
00:53:56He seemed really occupied yesterday.
00:54:00The deal was a quiet ride.
00:54:02Oh.
00:54:04You know, I have a tip for your product
00:54:06if you're interested.
00:54:06Okay, fine.
00:54:13What is it?
00:54:13The interface needs a better visual hierarchy.
00:54:15The uniform font size is causing confusion, but...
00:54:19A little variation could help.
00:54:21You're right.
00:54:22We wanted simplicity, but...
00:54:25Maybe too much so.
00:54:27It's a good approach, but...
00:54:30You need to experiment, but...
00:54:31You've always been a rule-breaker, Mabel.
00:54:41Mr. Whiteford?
00:54:42It's urgent.
00:54:43Please come home.
00:54:44Your mother's condition is critical.
00:54:52Her condition worsened.
00:55:00We thought it would be best if you were here.
00:55:05Is there anything that could be done for her?
00:55:08We've done everything.
00:55:12Her vitals are going quickly.
00:55:13I'm so sorry.
00:55:15I'm going to get some medicine.
00:55:16Okay?
00:55:17Okay.
00:55:22Mom.
00:55:23Hey.
00:55:25I'm right here.
00:55:27John and I.
00:55:29Do you need anything?
00:55:30Is there anything we can get for you?
00:55:33I'm leaving you.
00:55:35No.
00:55:36No.
00:55:38You're fine.
00:55:39Okay, we're taking good care of you.
00:55:41My son.
00:55:44I'm truly sorry.
00:55:45You're the best mom I could have ever had.
00:55:56I want you to be happy.
00:56:00I am happy.
00:56:02I'm happy.
00:56:05After Fiona, I saw how you suffered.
00:56:10I regret so many.
00:56:17I overlooked things after Fiona's death.
00:56:23And you changed so much.
00:56:28What do you mean, Mom?
00:56:29Just promise me you'll be happy.
00:56:33With Mabel or anyone else.
00:56:36Promise me.
00:56:37That it's time you learned the truth.
00:56:47About everything.
00:56:54Oh my God.
00:56:56It's official.
00:56:57Our blind person just died.
00:56:59Really?
00:56:59What happened?
00:57:01It was sudden.
00:57:03John and the blind person confirmed it.
00:57:05Are you okay?
00:57:06I was just here the other day.
00:57:07I have to...
00:57:11Go.
00:57:11Take the day off.
00:57:12I have to...
00:57:12Go.
00:57:13Take the day off.
00:57:14Facial recognition successful.
00:57:35Welcome, Mabel.
00:57:37Facial recognition, huh?
00:57:38Falcon?
00:57:44Falcon?
00:57:49Why are you here?
00:57:56I saw the news.
00:57:58Are you okay?
00:58:00I'll manage.
00:58:02Do you need anything?
00:58:03Do you want to talk?
00:58:04Why are you here?
00:58:07Is it because you care?
00:58:09I understand what it feels like to lose a parent.
00:58:12But that's not why you're here.
00:58:14You care.
00:58:16Don't you?
00:58:17I was concerned.
00:58:19But if you're fine, I should go.
00:58:21Please don't go.
00:58:23Please.
00:58:24Have you been drinking?
00:58:25Jonathan, this is so inappropriate and legal.
00:58:27Mabel, Mabel, listen.
00:58:29Listening.
00:58:30Mabel signing in.
00:58:31How can I help, Jonathan?
00:58:34What is that?
00:58:42Hello, Miss Morris.
00:58:44I'm Mabel, an AI modeled after you.
00:58:47Mabel, Mabel, stop!
00:58:51Wait, wait.
00:58:57I'm sorry.
00:58:59I'm sorry.
00:59:00This was my way of coping with your absence.
00:59:02It was never meant to be discovered like this.
00:59:06Jonathan.
00:59:09This is too much.
00:59:11This isn't just obsession.
00:59:15This is unhealthy.
00:59:16I know.
00:59:17It's wrong.
00:59:21Please.
00:59:22I'll never bother you again.
00:59:23Just give me some time and I'll go.
00:59:26I swear.
00:59:27Are you okay, Jonathan?
00:59:32Yes.
00:59:34Yes.
00:59:41You were right about the rain.
00:59:52Outstanding, Mabel.
01:00:12This product will be a hit.
01:00:16Um, you know Mr. Whiteford today?
01:00:19Uh, um, yes.
01:00:21He wished to come, but couldn't make it.
01:00:24Uh, he was caught up with family matters.
01:00:27Did you hear about his mother?
01:00:32Morning.
01:00:35I'm here to announce the passing of my mother, Barbara Whiteford, due to a severe stroke.
01:00:43It's a challenging time for our family, and we appreciate your thoughts.
01:00:48While we mourn, I also need to address serious matters involving Julie Miller, a close associate
01:00:55of our family.
01:00:57Years ago, Fiona Miller, my then-girlfriend, and I developed a system named after her that
01:01:04laid the foundation for Whiteford Tech.
01:01:05Her untimely death, I've recently learned, was orchestrated by her sister, Julie Miller,
01:01:13with my mother's knowledge.
01:01:16Moreover, Julie Miller has been involved in other immoral acts.
01:01:23She hired gang members for violent acts and caused deep harm to someone close to my heart.
01:01:30I'm not seeking forgiveness for the family.
01:01:33I only want justice.
01:01:34Julie now stands trial for her actions.
01:01:39The Fiona system, pivotal in uncovering these truths, will now be decommissioned and made publicly
01:01:46available for the advancement of technology.
01:01:50It's time for fresh perspectives.
01:01:53I'm stepping down.
01:01:56Whiteford Tech will now be under NOVA, led by Ryan Anderson and Mabel Morse, whose leadership
01:02:03and vision I trust.
01:02:05This will be my last public appearance.
01:02:08All my shares in Whiteford Tech will be transferred to Mabel Morse.
01:02:13The future is in her hands.
01:02:19Did you know about this?
01:02:20So that's it.
01:02:23We are owners of the largest tech company in the country.
01:02:27Hey Jonathan.
01:02:48Hey Jonathan, sup? Hey, why did you leave the company and all of your shares? What the f**k?
01:03:03Facial recognition successful. Welcome, Mabel.
01:03:18Where's Jonathan? He has moved away. He is, I quote, giving you space.
01:03:28He moved? Where? I'm afraid I don't know.
01:03:36He really left everything behind. He said it would be for the best.
01:03:48He's right. Maybe it is for the best.
01:04:09I found the programmer that you've been looking for. Here's everything on him. The best we could dig up.
01:04:14Thank you. Hey, you need to learn to take some more breaks.
01:04:19Setting the bar way too high for the rest of us.
01:04:25I'll slow down once we've got more skilled people like this one working for us.
01:04:29This one working for us.
01:04:41I'm Chris. Let's see.
01:04:50Facial recognition successful.
01:04:52Welcome, Mabel.
01:05:05Nice work, Jonathan.
01:05:07Mabel.
01:05:09Hi.
01:05:11How did you...
01:05:13Weeks ago, we discovered a mysterious programmer.
01:05:15Their work was outstanding. I just...
01:05:18Had to know who it was.
01:05:22Sorry.
01:05:24I, uh...
01:05:25Got bored.
01:05:26I wanted something to do.
01:05:28Your coding gave you away.
01:05:30It felt familiar.
01:05:32Like you.
01:05:34The way the numbers and the figures went together, I don't know, it kind of felt romantic.
01:05:38Why did you leave everything behind?
01:05:42Don't you miss it?
01:05:46I wanted to...
01:05:47Fix my mistakes.
01:05:49To help you.
01:05:52I want you to be happy, Mabel.
01:05:56You left without saying goodbye.
01:05:57I know.
01:05:59I'm sorry.
01:06:01I knew you wouldn't forgive me if I left that.
01:06:04I needed to distance myself from you.
01:06:06It was the only way I knew how to forget you.
01:06:09Have you succeeded?
01:06:13No.
01:06:14Then good.
01:06:20Julie.
01:06:21At Novatec, we offer competitive pay and flexible schedules with remote opportunities and free meals.
01:06:34Sounds good.
01:06:36There's more.
01:06:38We have benefits like pending leave and childcare support and fun company events.
01:06:45So, Jonathan Whiteford, how would you feel about joining Novatec?
01:06:53As an executive?
01:06:55No, as staff, but I would be thrilled to have you as a senior programmer.
01:07:02Pretty good offer.
01:07:05Also, there are no restrictions about relationships with colleagues.
01:07:12If you happen to like someone at work.
01:07:18It's cool.
01:07:20It's good to know.
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