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00:00:01Three years. Three years I've loved him.
00:00:05Everyone tells me Ethan will never change.
00:00:07That a man like him only loves himself.
00:00:12But they don't see the real Ethan.
00:00:14I know he loves me.
00:00:17Thank you so much. I really, really appreciate it.
00:00:22Tonight it will be our big night.
00:00:24And I'll give him all of me.
00:00:27We'll make a beautiful baby together.
00:00:29A family of our own.
00:00:43Oh my god. I'm so sorry.
00:00:56Hmmmm...
00:00:57Hmm?
00:01:00There he is...
00:01:07T.
00:01:09Oh, my God.
00:01:59Oh, my God.
00:02:02Lila, you're early.
00:02:05Why so shocked, babe?
00:02:07You're always talking about wanting to try new things, hmm?
00:02:13Come and join us.
00:02:19Three years.
00:02:20Three years.
00:02:21I wasted on you.
00:02:23God, I'm such an idiot.
00:02:26To think I was going to have a baby with you.
00:02:29Oh, baby, sweetheart, you wouldn't even put out after three years, and now you're thinking
00:02:37about playing mommy.
00:02:40Though, if you're finally ready to spread those legs, these lovely ladies can show you
00:02:47how it's done.
00:02:50Screw you.
00:03:02I'm not going to let you take this from me, too.
00:03:08You know what?
00:03:09I don't need a man to make my dreams come true.
00:03:12One appointment, one sperm donor, I can have a baby of my own.
00:03:25Six months to produce an heir or I lose control of Crawford Industries to my nephew.
00:03:31Everything I've built over the last decade, gone.
00:03:35The surrogate candidates are all, for all the words, Ivy League educated, impeccable health
00:03:40histories.
00:03:41I don't need their resumes, Thompson.
00:03:43I need someone who won't turn this into a media circus.
00:03:46Find me someone who knows your place and will disappear after delivery.
00:04:11I need someone who knows your place and will disappear after delivery.
00:04:32Miss, are you here for the interview?
00:04:37The interview?
00:04:38Yes, of course.
00:04:43Yes.
00:04:45Okay.
00:04:49Please sit.
00:04:55Right, um, let's get started.
00:05:00Hey, um, education background.
00:05:04Excuse me?
00:05:05And I'm going to need a full medical history, specifically genetic disorders, to work out.
00:05:20Do you have any idea who I am?
00:05:27I'm just trying to be thorough.
00:05:29It's about creating a healthy baby, after all.
00:05:34Why are attractive men so full of themselves?
00:05:39I don't care if you're Brad Pitt.
00:05:42I need to know your reproductive history.
00:05:44So, sexual partners in the last six months?
00:05:48Mr. Crawford, I can show her out.
00:05:51Thompson, leave us.
00:05:56Wait, well, what are you doing?
00:05:58Making sure this interview is more thorough.
00:06:09Harvard Business School, MBA, top of class.
00:06:13No family history of genetic disorders.
00:06:15I work you out five times a week.
00:06:18As for intimate matters, I can assure you performance has never been an issue.
00:06:28Now Thompson is gone, are you comfortable to share yours?
00:06:32Oh, um, yes.
00:06:34Of course.
00:06:35I don't know.
00:06:36I don't know.
00:06:38I'm perfectly healthy, too.
00:06:40No genetic disorders.
00:06:41And I get regular checkups.
00:06:45I've even been taking prenatal vitamins.
00:06:49You really do seem like the perfect match.
00:06:53Good.
00:06:55Now, regarding compensation, what figure did you have in mind?
00:07:01Well, I was thinking around $800.
00:07:05$800.
00:07:07I expected the fee to be significantly higher.
00:07:12I know.
00:07:13I know it's not a lot of money, but considering the quality, I could help.
00:07:20I can do paperwork, whatever.
00:07:21Thompson, bring in the contracts.
00:07:31All of this?
00:07:33Seriously?
00:07:35Take your time to review, but the key point is after birth, the child stays with me.
00:07:41No contact.
00:07:43You want to keep my baby?
00:07:46Are you insane?
00:07:52That's standard procedure for surrogacy arrangements.
00:07:55Surrogacy?
00:07:56What's surrogacy?
00:07:57The position you're interviewing for.
00:08:00Interview?
00:08:01I'm hated by sperm.
00:08:03You came to what?
00:08:05I thought you were a donor.
00:08:07That's why I was asking you all the questions about the history and stuff.
00:08:11I thought you were here to be my surrogate.
00:08:14Right.
00:08:15Um, well, I guess, I guess I've, um, made a mistake, so I'm just gonna go.
00:08:21Wait.
00:08:24A million dollars.
00:08:26For carrying my child.
00:08:30I want my own baby, Mr. Crawford.
00:08:33Not somebody else's.
00:08:35Ah, you might need that.
00:08:45Clean this up.
00:08:47Bring in the next.
00:08:55Hello?
00:08:56Miss Reed, your father.
00:08:58You need to come now.
00:09:00Okay, I'm coming.
00:09:22Doctor, how is he?
00:09:23How is my father?
00:09:25The cancer is spread aggressively without immediate treatment.
00:09:29Then do something.
00:09:31Save him.
00:09:32Is there a treatment you can do?
00:09:34Uh, there is a new treatment.
00:09:36Okay, then let's do it.
00:09:38But maybe it's, uh, quite expensive.
00:09:40How much?
00:09:41Around one million dollars.
00:09:44A million dollars?
00:09:45Yes.
00:09:47Can I get a, a loan or something?
00:09:50Actually, this is a new technology.
00:09:52And there is no loan policy.
00:09:54Sorry.
00:10:05Ah, I'm sorry.
00:10:34this is the last batch yes sir the blonde want to know about ring sizes and brunette
00:10:42asked about moving in and the redhead all of them want the crawford name no one's qualified
00:10:52she was refreshing no pretence no schemes but she wasn't even here for surrogacy
00:11:01sometimes the best candidate isn't looking for the job
00:11:16hello
00:11:17I've been thinking
00:11:34about yesterday I may have been a bit hasty you're reconsidering don't sound so smug about
00:11:41it I have my reasons as do I I'd like to propose a modification to the original terms what kind
00:11:53of modification joint custody you wouldn't be just carrying the child you'd be the baby's
00:11:58mother why would you agree to that you're honest direct no hidden agenda qualities I want in my
00:12:07child's mother
00:12:08so I'd really get to be a part of the baby's life yes but understand this clearly will be parents
00:12:14nothing more no romantic entanglements no emotional expectations
00:12:22don't flutter yourself god rich man and there he goes
00:12:31father the board is getting impatient have you considered the arrangements I suggested
00:12:38I've already made my own plans
00:12:40Adrian if you're thinking of using some random surrogate to produce an heir forget it the Crawford
00:12:48name means something I won't let it be tainted by I've already chosen my fiance what we'll discuss
00:12:56this at dinner did I just get promoted from surrogate to fiance
00:13:06correct me if I'm wrong but didn't you just say just parents nothing more the situation requires
00:13:17adaptation mmm is that CEO talk for I change my mind if we need a convincing story you'll be staying
00:13:24at my house during the pregnancy and after the baby comes we'll arrange for an amicable separation
00:13:30continue parenting and I'll uh arrange for any additional compensation for the complexity
00:13:36the original amount is fine but I am gonna need it soon
00:13:55welcome to the family miss Reed
00:14:05wow I think my whole apartment could fit in this entryway
00:14:19well well well missed me so much you tracked me down
00:14:27can't get over me huh following me here like a lost puppy following you why would I what are you
00:14:36doing
00:14:36here sweetheart this is my family's house and I'm sure you know that hmm you never let me have sex
00:14:45with
00:14:45you but look at you now sneaking into my house finally realize what you're missing baby
00:14:52get your hands off me you creep playing hard to get used to be cute but now come on baby
00:14:59we both know
00:15:00this is what you came here for uncle what are you doing get your filthy hands off my fiancee
00:15:09you're your what fiancee fiancee how could she be your fiancee she's just watch your mouth show some respect to
00:15:20your future aunt
00:15:24this is crazy you seriously don't know I won't repeat myself stay away from my fiancee one more word
00:15:32you can kiss that trust fund goodbye
00:15:51you alright yeah so Ethan he's your nephew then he's your well he was he's kinda
00:16:05he was my boyfriend I mean ex-boyfriend I mean like extremely ex ex-boyfriend I see
00:16:14Thompson will bring your things in shortly
00:16:21um so where am I staying
00:16:26here
00:16:29what
00:16:29unless you prefer explaining to the staff why the happy couple sleep in separate rooms
00:16:35oh of course fake engagement real roommates
00:16:41don't worry I'll be a perfect gentleman
00:17:10what are you doing
00:17:11what are you doing this is the line don't cross it ever
00:17:17for sure
00:17:19good
00:17:36my plan worked perfectly
00:17:41wait how did I
00:17:45oh no no no no
00:17:52so I'm okay fine continue
00:18:05stay on your side
00:18:14Laila, wake up.
00:18:19Laila, please.
00:18:40Control. Just maintain control.
00:18:59Sorry, didn't see you there.
00:19:05You're always in the way.
00:19:10Ah, my brother's mysterious fiancée.
00:19:14Mrs. Crawford.
00:19:15Catherine, please. We're family now. Supposedly.
00:19:20Helen, tea, please.
00:19:22Yes, Mrs. Crawford.
00:19:26So tell me, dear, how did you and Adrian meet exactly?
00:19:31Through mutual friends.
00:19:35Oh, really? Mutual friends.
00:19:40Dear, what friend of Adrian's would possibly move in your social circles?
00:19:46Unless this is more of a business arrangement?
00:19:50I'm sorry?
00:19:51Well, a girl of your position. Surely some negotiation was involved?
00:19:58The only negotiation was whether I would take his last name or keep my own.
00:20:11Next weekend is our family dinner, and as Adrian's fiancée, your presence is required.
00:20:18I'd be honored.
00:20:19Hmm, perfect. I'm sure you can find something more appropriate to wear.
00:20:28You can go now.
00:20:41Excuse me, Miss Rae.
00:20:42I need to clean.
00:20:43Of course. Let me just...
00:20:45What's this?
00:20:50Is this what you're wearing to the family dinner?
00:20:54How creative.
00:20:56Must be hiding your family.
00:20:58Watching you chase after rich men.
00:21:01Let me help you with this.
00:21:03My friends!
00:21:05How clumsy of me.
00:21:07You did that on purpose.
00:21:09Do you think you can really marry Mr. Crawford?
00:21:11You're just some trash trying to climb the social ladder.
00:21:18Mr. Crawford!
00:21:20She just attacked me!
00:21:24I was trying to help with the...
00:21:25Get out!
00:21:26But I was just...
00:21:27One more word and you're fired.
00:21:30Get out!
00:21:39What happened?
00:21:40Nothing.
00:21:41I need some space.
00:21:43I want to stay in the guest room tonight.
00:21:44Lila, you don't have to do that.
00:21:46I need some space!
00:21:50You take the bed.
00:21:51I'll take the sofa.
00:21:53I miss you so much, Daddy.
00:21:56Don't worry about me, okay?
00:21:58As long as we can get you better,
00:22:00I won't let their words get to me.
00:22:02I promise.
00:22:04Lila, what happened?
00:22:06What should I do?
00:22:20How's the happy couple?
00:22:30Well, that's awkward.
00:22:34Just a small prick.
00:22:36Um, that is not a small pinch.
00:22:39It's okay.
00:22:40I'm here.
00:22:42You're safe.
00:22:45Perfect timing for the injection.
00:23:08All right.
00:23:11...
00:23:11...
00:23:17...
00:23:18...
00:23:18...
00:23:18...
00:23:20...
00:23:30focus this is just a simple medical procedure just pretend she's not right
00:23:45outside yeah I'm fine I just need some assistance oh do you need my help no I didn't mean I
00:23:55sure
00:23:55honestly it's fine I can come in if you need me to come in
00:24:10so you want to help of course what do you need me to oh you're oh you're I'm I'm so
00:24:22sorry I didn't
00:24:23I didn't realize I'm just I'm just gonna just go somewhere I just need you somewhere very far
00:24:30well that was helpful
00:24:41are you okay yeah dr. Anderson said that the hormone shots would hurt but it's it's causing
00:24:47you pain yeah it's it's a little uncomfortable but I mean it will it will pass oh here oh okay
00:25:10thanks
00:25:15well the hormone shots were a part of the agreement and any resulting pain is technically a work-related
00:25:20issue and as your employer I have a duty of care
00:25:26okay
00:25:51purely professional care
00:26:03purely professional huh
00:26:13Adrian
00:26:17um about this weekend I'm sorry there's an emergency in Atlanta the merge is falling apart
00:26:23Thompson get the jet ready in 20
00:26:26your family invited me to dinner guess I'll handle it on my own
00:26:35well I don't suppose we should expect punctuality from a person who's probably never had a proper
00:26:40watch in her life I introduce him to the Lawson Harris the senator's daughter I don't understand why
00:26:48he picked this gold digger from God knows where what did you say she did Ethan retail worse I want
00:26:56to be
00:26:56a new writer she probably thought that landing a Crawford would be her best-selling story
00:27:04well I have tried to be welcoming I had the chef prepare her place setting and everything
00:27:10she probably couldn't figure out which work to use though
00:27:13oh
00:27:17uh
00:27:25I apply
00:27:26for the sight delay my my trying so hard to look the part James do make sure none
00:27:37of the silver goes missing after dinner I suppose Adrian's credit card is getting
00:27:42some good use and although money can buy designer clothes it can't buy breeding
00:27:47actually I made this dress myself oh darling oh a seamstress for a daughter-in-law how quaint
00:28:02at least we know who's going to be mending Adrian sucks I may not have been born into privilege
00:28:09but I was raised with something much more valuable integrity integrity is that what
00:28:17you call seducing your way into our family how much how much will it take you to disappear
00:28:25name your price the difference between you and I mr. Crawford is that I don't think that
00:28:35everything comes with a price tag excuse me
00:28:47stay calm you can do this
00:28:56mmm getting all dressed up for me baby
00:29:04what's the rush we're all family here well almost family don't touch me you used to like it when I
00:29:13touched you remember how shy you were always saying no one scream from you and everyone at dinner is
00:29:25going to know what kind of girl you really are now where were we
00:29:38everything all right dear you look flushed so as I was saying about the Wilson future
00:29:48stop it something wrong Miss Reed
00:29:56enough no class no manners I don't know how you seduced my son but someone like you could never
00:30:06deserve a place in this family I I'm the one who pursued her
00:30:16who convinced her to give me a chance
00:30:21Adrian if anyone's unworthy in this relationship it's me you want to know how we met she crashed
00:30:28into my life quite literally papers flying coffee spilled unlike some people she didn't care about my
00:30:34name or my money she refused me several times called me too arrogant too controlling first woman who
00:30:43dared to stand out to me and that's when I knew I had to have her oh you're in Atlanta
00:30:52sir two things your sister has invited me to eat to tonight's family dinner and your jet is ready you
00:30:57can go
00:31:02now cancel it Lance what's the merger yes sir funny the last week family's dinners were the most pointless
00:31:13waste of time in existence something is more important than business oh what a touching story uncle
00:31:27too bad it's either a complete lie or she's been playing us both
00:31:34what are you talking about we've been dating for three years I have pictures of us together
00:31:46what she probably planned this from the start dating me to get close to the family then setting
00:31:53her sights higher you manipulative little trick face it uncle you're just another rung
00:31:59on her ladder to the top face it uncle you're just another rung on her ladder to the top
00:32:11that's for every lie you just told
00:32:16adrian how dare you hit my son where do you think you're going we are not finished here yet yes
00:32:22we are
00:32:28i'm sorry i shouldn't have left you alone with that thank you for coming back and for making up such
00:32:34a
00:32:34beautiful story about us your hands what happened
00:32:57as my fiancee you have access to the family accounts i expect you to use them i i didn't want
00:33:03to presume
00:33:04you're you're a crawford now
00:33:16dr anderson mr crawford the embryos are ready so we can proceed with the implantation tomorrow morning
00:33:24dr anderson i see thank you
00:33:28what is it is something wrong with the embryos i've been thinking
00:33:33perhaps we should approach this matter in a more
00:33:37natural manner between a husband and wife what are your thoughts
00:33:48i think that we should go to bed we have a really big day tomorrow
00:33:57good night
00:34:04you know you look like a giant polar bear in that outfit
00:34:08focus on the procedure
00:34:12try to relax mrs crawford
00:34:21there see that white spot
00:34:25that's her baby
00:34:32you know i can walk
00:34:35doctor's orders you seem more nervous than i do
00:34:42i'm merely following medical procedure
00:34:53look at her she's acting like a princess
00:34:58she was probably a waitress last week
00:35:03now she's got mr crawford wrapped around her finger
00:35:16oh
00:35:19oh
00:35:41Adrian!
00:35:42Hmm.
00:35:43Not quite.
00:35:44Looking a bit unstable there, baby.
00:35:46Let go of me!
00:35:47Come on!
00:35:48You used to love being in my arms.
00:35:51Remember how we would spend hours at the cafe?
00:35:54You would lean into me while reading your favorite book?
00:35:58Did she?
00:36:01Adrian!
00:36:02I was just getting food, I swear.
00:36:07Get out!
00:36:12My stomach.
00:36:14Lila, what's wrong?
00:36:15My stomach.
00:36:16I think that there's something wrong.
00:36:18If anything, anything happens to my fiancee or child, I can't guarantee what I'll do.
00:36:24And you, what you want, you'll never have.
00:36:30Never.
00:36:32Hmm.
00:36:36Child.
00:36:37Three years she wouldn't let me touch her.
00:36:40And a few weeks with my uncle, and she's carrying his child.
00:36:45You want the perfect family.
00:36:47Huh.
00:36:50It's not gonna happen.
00:37:02Thompson, clear my schedule.
00:37:04Everything over the next month goes to Jack.
00:37:06Sir, what happened?
00:37:08Do you need my help?
00:37:09You can't help on this one.
00:37:10Just do what I say.
00:37:13You and Ethan, you've never really gotten along, have you?
00:37:20You and Ethan.
00:37:21Why is that?
00:37:28You seem very concerned about him.
00:37:30I, I just...
00:37:31Just get some rest.
00:37:33It's been a rough day for you.
00:37:34Adrian, why did you choose to believe me just now?
00:37:38No reason.
00:37:40I just know you're not like that.
00:37:42Thanks.
00:37:44Get some rest.
00:37:45Do whatever makes you comfortable.
00:37:47Anything at all, I'll be around.
00:37:49Anything I want?
00:37:51Are you sure about that?
00:38:06What the...
00:38:19What are you doing?
00:38:21This isn't nutritious.
00:38:23The baby wants chocolate.
00:38:26The baby wants chocolate.
00:38:28Yeah.
00:38:29And chips and ice cream.
00:38:32You wouldn't want to deny your child, would you?
00:38:36I've been restarting optimal pregnancy nutrition.
00:38:39See, week by week guidelines.
00:38:41Okay, okay, okay.
00:38:43How about a compromise?
00:38:44One treat per day.
00:38:47Half a treat.
00:38:49Three quarters.
00:38:50Three quarters.
00:38:50Three quarters.
00:39:16Thump
00:39:17viele
00:39:17Really?
00:39:19Everything looks wonderful.
00:39:20Now that we're in the stable period,
00:39:23I would recommend you starting some prenatal exercise.
00:39:27What kind of exercise?
00:39:31Now, hold her from behind in the maternal post.
00:39:41Maybe we should skip this part.
00:39:44We're here to train. Let's do it properly.
00:39:46Guide her arms up.
00:39:56This is a little intimate.
00:39:59And now, the supporting stretch.
00:40:08Oh, Adrian.
00:40:13Beautiful form, Mr. Crawford and Mrs. Crawford.
00:40:18Maybe we should continue this at home.
00:40:20Yeah.
00:40:20Please.
00:40:39The Charity Gala isn't a test.
00:40:42Your father specifically invited me to attend.
00:41:03You look perfect.
00:41:08Just be yourself.
00:41:14Then...
00:41:15This...
00:41:18This is not me.
00:41:38Atrean, it's been too long.
00:41:45You look exactly the same.
00:41:58And you must be the fiancee.
00:42:00I'm so pleased Adrean has found someone after all these years.
00:42:05That's really kind, but I'm sorry, who are you?
00:42:10I'm just someone who cares about Adrean's happiness, more than anyone else.
00:42:21Oh my god, you two are finally back together.
00:42:27Everyone, look who's here, the golden couple.
00:42:31I heard Adrean Colford was engaged, I knew it was you Vivian.
00:42:36When is the wedding?
00:42:40Actually, I'd like to introduce you all to my fiancee, Lila Reid.
00:42:52We're expecting our first child, and of course you're all welcome to the wedding.
00:42:56She's pregnant?
00:42:58Oh, I'm so sorry, I just assumed congratulations for you both.
00:43:08Adrean Crawford and a complete unknown?
00:43:10How did you manage that?
00:43:12Adrean chose her over Vivian, is he crazy?
00:43:16Oh, Benji, how have you been?
00:43:18Great.
00:43:19Let's go.
00:43:26They can be so judgmental, can't they?
00:43:30Don't take it too personally, dear.
00:43:37Gentlemen, what are you all talking about?
00:43:45They do look like the perfect couple.
00:44:00Drinking?
00:44:01I thought you were pregnant.
00:44:03None of your business.
00:44:08You know how Adrean is.
00:44:10Always has to win.
00:44:12Especially against me.
00:44:14He hates when I take things from him.
00:44:16What are you talking about?
00:44:25Perfect couple, right?
00:44:28Until...
00:44:28Dun dun dun...
00:44:31Vivian fell madly in love with me, leaving dear uncle heartbroken.
00:44:38Since then, whatever I want, he has to take.
00:44:43Whatever I have, he has to win.
00:44:47Like you.
00:44:49What you want, you never have.
00:44:53Never.
00:44:54You and Ethan, you've never really gone along, have you?
00:45:00You don't get it.
00:45:01Stop being naive.
00:45:02You're just his tool for revenge.
00:45:13I'm just his tool for revenge?
00:45:29What do you think you're doing?
00:45:31You are pregnant.
00:45:32Why are you drinking?
00:45:34Oh, now you care.
00:45:38It's soda.
00:45:39I know what I'm doing.
00:45:54What happened back there?
00:45:56Talk to me.
00:45:59Lila, I am worried.
00:46:02So you talked to Ethan, but not me.
00:46:05Oh, you do care so much about your nephew, don't you?
00:46:23Lila, open the door.
00:46:28Please.
00:46:35I don't worry, do you mind.
00:46:36wenn du im in den wild.
00:46:37Und Hubbard…
00:46:37...
00:46:39...
00:46:47...
00:46:52...
00:46:52...
00:46:52...
00:46:59The eggs are still warm.
00:47:02I apologize about last night.
00:47:04I was just worried about you.
00:47:08Worried about me or worried about the baby?
00:47:14What do you mean?
00:47:16Is this why you're being so nice to me?
00:47:19Making me breakfast, being all protective.
00:47:23It's just for the baby.
00:47:27Lila, you've been so strange since yesterday.
00:47:30Why?
00:47:31Was Vivian your girlfriend?
00:47:38Yes.
00:47:46And then she got with Ethan?
00:47:50Yes.
00:47:52Great, so I'm just...
00:47:54Vivian and I were...
00:48:01Sir, the Singapore merger is falling apart.
00:48:03We need you immediately.
00:48:04I'm in the middle of something.
00:48:06The board is threatening to pull out.
00:48:09I'll be there.
00:48:16We need to finish this conversation as soon as I get back.
00:48:19Of course.
00:48:20Business first.
00:48:26Lila.
00:48:27Just go.
00:48:39Sir, there have been complications.
00:48:42Explain.
00:48:43During your absence, Mr. Ethan has been meeting with board members suggesting your sudden marriage
00:48:49plans indicate obstacle decision-making.
00:48:52Several executors are questioning if someone so personally distracted should inherit the company.
00:49:18Mr. Crawford, we've been discussing my personal life.
00:49:20Your sudden access cast.
00:49:22Let me be very clear.
00:49:29This company took a 40% profit loss before I took over.
00:49:35Within three years, I tripled our market share.
00:49:37Every major merger, every successful acquisition, every stock surge, my execution, my strategies.
00:49:45So yes, I am getting married.
00:49:48And yes, I took some time off.
00:49:51And no, not a single person in this room has the right to question my commitment or my capability.
00:49:59Because without me, there wouldn't be a company left to inherit.
00:50:08Now, shall we discuss the merger?
00:50:45Well, shall we discuss the merger?
00:50:52Adrian, what the hell were you thinking at the board meeting yesterday?
00:50:56I was doing my job.
00:50:58Your job is to follow the family's strategy.
00:51:02Ever since she came into your life, you've been undermining everything we've built.
00:51:09You leave Lila out of this.
00:51:11You know, I don't have to stand here and listen to this.
00:51:14Yeah, run along.
00:51:16Adults are talking business now.
00:51:18We just need to bore him for a moment, dear.
00:51:21Business matters.
00:51:22You wouldn't understand.
00:51:30That girl is a poison to the Crawford name.
00:51:39She's nothing but a broodmare.
00:51:42After she delivers, pay her off and be done with it.
00:51:46Adrienne needs someone who understands this world.
00:51:50Someone like me.
00:51:53Vivienne is joining Crawford Industries tomorrow.
00:51:58Non-negotiable.
00:51:58She will follow you every day, just like before.
00:52:02And your little pet project can't stay home and just state that's all she's good for.
00:52:10Get out!
00:52:11Get out!
00:52:11Both of you!
00:52:12How dare you!
00:52:14If you dare mention my wife's name again, I will burn Crawford Industries to the ground
00:52:18before either of you get to touch it!
00:52:21Adrienne, be reasonable!
00:52:22She's worth a thousand of you.
00:52:25Tomorrow.
00:52:279am.
00:52:28Vivienne starts.
00:52:30No discussion.
00:52:32Is that all?
00:52:34Yes.
00:52:35For now.
00:52:36But don't disappoint me again.
00:52:37Die.
00:53:0310.
00:53:06connectivity.engang
00:53:07.電ки
00:53:12Stop it. Stop checking. This is ridiculous. I was independent before. I don't need a man
00:53:24to make me breakfast in bed and to hold me whilst I sleep. No, I'm not going to be that
00:53:31girl. I can make my own meals. I don't need his perfectly prepared little plates or his
00:53:42nutritional spreadsheets. A broodmare. A way to get back at Ethan.
00:53:56Laila! I'm fine. You're not fine. Hospital. Now. I'm fine.
00:54:16Thanks. I know we've had our differences, but I really appreciated you today.
00:54:23You know, you used to look at me like that. All sweet. Sincere.
00:54:30Don't. Why not? Is there really no chance for us?
00:54:36Ethan. Laila, he's just using you. You're his revenge against me. A tool. And you deserve better than that.
00:54:48Adrian, stop! What are you doing? I'm protecting you. But what? He's helping. He bought me
00:54:56him. My hand was bleeding. So now you're defending him. No, I'm defending the truth. Sometimes I guess people
00:55:03surprise you. I see. Adrian. I'll call the doctor to come.
00:55:14I want a full blood panel. Fetal monitoring. Bring the OBGYN down immediately.
00:55:19Sir, it's just a minor call.
00:55:21I want a full prenatal checkup. I've already spoken to Dr. Anderson. He's going to be down here in 10
00:55:25minutes.
00:55:26It's always so controlling. Aren't you, Uncle? Some of us actually know how to make Laila happy.
00:55:36Remember our beach dates? How you said I was the most fun you ever had?
00:55:46Thompson. Bring in the catering. The Michelin star one. Laila says she's got a hankering for Australian
00:55:52Wagyu beef. Oh, well done. No sauce. I don't think that I did say...
00:55:59How about when we watched your favorite movie? Pride and Prejudice. BBC adaptation, 1995.
00:56:06She likes to watch it when she's feeling stressed. Which is why I upgraded our home theater system
00:56:10to have all the original films from the BBC archive. You did what? Wow!
00:56:19Using money to get to her heart. Huh, Uncle?
00:56:26The Alzheimer's Wings fully renovated. Named after Laila's grandmother, as she mentioned.
00:56:32Oh, it's a fully funded. Anonymous donor.
00:56:41He may be able to offer you money, but you're gonna miss this.
00:56:57Is this normal rich people behavior?
00:57:00Oh, just my nut.
00:57:04I've already ordered the prenatal vitamins. They should arrive shortly.
00:57:07They're custom formulated to her blood and genetic profile.
00:57:11Wow. He remembered all that about me.
00:57:13I remember everything about you.
00:57:19Maybe you should come back when there's less testosterone in the air.
00:57:25Guys, she's tired. We should leave. Let her rest.
00:57:37Is this just another competition, Ethan?
00:57:40Or does he actually care?
00:57:58Yes, father?
00:58:00Vivian's been hospitalized.
00:58:02Overwork, they say, from cleaning up your company's mess.
00:58:06I have meetings.
00:58:08Cancel them. Go to visit her right now.
00:58:12Either you show proper respect to the woman I chose for you,
00:58:16or else I will have to call an emergency board meeting.
00:58:35You came.
00:58:39Let's skip the performance, Vivian.
00:58:43It's still so cold. Don't you remember when you used to bring me soup when I was unwell?
00:58:49That was a long time ago.
00:58:52We were really great together, Adrian.
00:58:55We could be together again.
00:58:57I don't know what game you're playing at, but it won't work.
00:59:00What we had, I never took it as seriously as you pretended to.
00:59:05But Lila, she's different. She's real.
00:59:10The pregnant gold digger is real. Please.
00:59:19I guess some things never change.
00:59:26Watch your words. Stay away from my wife.
00:59:39My little girl.
00:59:41Daddy. No.
00:59:44Your hand.
00:59:45Oh, it's nothing.
00:59:48I need to tell you something.
00:59:51I'm gonna be a mother.
00:59:53Is it that Ethan boys?
00:59:55No. No.
00:59:56Then who?
00:59:57It doesn't matter.
00:59:59But what does matter is that this is my baby.
01:00:03And I'm gonna love them so much with all the love that you gave me.
01:00:10Baby.
01:00:11I'm so sorry. I'm sorry I couldn't give you better.
01:00:18Daddy.
01:00:18If only I were healthy, if I could work.
01:00:20Daddy, don't.
01:00:24But the hospital bills, what are you getting money for?
01:00:28Don't tell me you sold yourself to some man.
01:00:30No, no, it's not like that.
01:00:33Did someone take advantage of you?
01:00:35My little girl pregnant all alone.
01:00:38She's not alone.
01:00:42Hi, Mr. Reed.
01:00:43I'm Adrian Crawford.
01:00:48I'm the father of her child.
01:00:51Adriana.
01:00:52I'm not just the father.
01:00:54I'm the man who's going to spend the rest of his life making sure your daughter and
01:00:57our child get everything they deserve.
01:01:00Pretty words from a rich man.
01:01:02Not words, facts.
01:01:04I've already arranged a transfer to a private medical facility.
01:01:07Full treatment plan, best specialists.
01:01:10Adriana.
01:01:12And I promise you this.
01:01:14Every morning, she's going to wake up knowing that she is cherished.
01:01:19Every decision I make, every step I take will be to ensure her happiness.
01:01:23You really mean that, don't you?
01:01:25Yes, sir, I do.
01:01:30Well, maybe I can stop worrying now.
01:01:41Thank you for what you said in there.
01:01:45I know you were just trying to make my father feel better.
01:01:47No, no, no, no.
01:01:48I wasn't just doing anything.
01:01:50Every word I said in there is true.
01:01:54Adriana.
01:01:59Laila, I need to tell you something.
01:02:02I've been falling for you ever since you crashed into my office with that ridiculous donor questionnaire.
01:02:07Yes, we had a contract, but I realized you've become everything to me.
01:02:15You're not my surrogate.
01:02:18You're not my convenient fiance.
01:02:22You're my partner.
01:02:25If you have me.
01:02:29But what about Ethan and Vivian?
01:02:32What about them?
01:02:35Aren't you trying to just get revenge on Ethan?
01:02:38Revenge?
01:02:39I never loved Vivian.
01:02:41And Ethan, he's not worth his second thought.
01:02:44Really?
01:02:45Then who was the guy I saw competing with Ethan?
01:02:52That was...
01:02:56I was jealous, okay?
01:02:59The thought of you with him.
01:03:02Wow.
01:03:03The great Mr. Crawford.
01:03:05Jealous.
01:03:06Don't mention it.
01:03:07I have a reputation to maintain.
01:03:09Hmm.
01:03:22I'm not letting you go.
01:03:25Not ever.
01:03:34Surrogacy?
01:03:35Contract marriage?
01:03:37Oh, this is too perfect.
01:03:41Oh, this is too perfect.
01:03:42Oh, this is too perfect.
01:03:42Oh, this is too perfect.
01:03:43Oh, this is too perfect.
01:03:46Oh, this is too perfect.
01:03:47Oh, this is too perfect.
01:03:48Oh, this is too perfect.
01:03:50Oh, this is too perfect.
01:03:51Oh, this is too perfect.
01:03:51Oh, this is too perfect.
01:03:54Oh, this is too perfect.
01:03:56Oh, this is too perfect.
01:03:57Oh, this is too perfect.
01:03:59Oh, this is too perfect.
01:04:01Oh, this is too perfect.
01:04:07Oh, this is too perfect.
01:04:14Whiskey. Neat.
01:04:18What's so urgent?
01:04:19I know something about your little ex-girlfriend that might interest you.
01:04:23Is this about her and my uncle? It's about how she really got pregnant.
01:04:28Your perfect uncle? He hired her.
01:04:32She's just a surrogate. Their whole engagement is a lie.
01:04:38A contract.
01:04:41The board would love to hear about this.
01:04:45Next week's family meeting.
01:04:48He'll reveal everything. Until then, let's gather more evidence.
01:04:54And once he's ruined?
01:04:56I'll comfort him. Help him rebuild.
01:04:59He'll remember who he truly belongs with.
01:05:06And Lila?
01:05:08Well, once the truth's out, she'll be worthless to him.
01:05:11You can have your little toy back.
01:05:16Cheers.
01:05:32Um, Ethan's in meetings all afternoon.
01:05:34That's okay. I don't mind waiting.
01:05:38These documents require his immediate attention.
01:05:45Would you mind getting me some tea, dear?
01:05:53Sorry to see agreements.
01:05:55I've got cool contracts.
01:05:57Oh, come on.
01:06:00The train's always so organized.
01:06:02Where is everything?
01:06:11It's just a stupid cat.
01:06:14No!
01:06:15No!
01:06:18Ah!
01:06:19Ah!
01:06:24Are you okay?
01:06:27You're a beast!
01:06:29Attach me!
01:06:30I need your bathroom.
01:06:32Now!
01:06:40Atrium!
01:06:43I've been waiting for you.
01:06:48You know, if you need an heir, we could make one.
01:06:53Right here.
01:06:56Right now.
01:06:58Lil doesn't have to know.
01:07:00She's already asleep.
01:07:03It could just be our little secret.
01:07:08Here.
01:07:10In the living room.
01:07:13Wherever you want.
01:07:15Someone might see us.
01:07:17Are you scared?
01:07:22I know somewhere more...
01:07:25private.
01:07:33Where are we going?
01:07:35Can't risk being interrupted, can we?
01:07:38Ladies first.
01:07:44Enjoy the fresh air.
01:07:46Adrian!
01:07:47Adrian!
01:07:48You can't do this to me!
01:07:50I'm a Crawford executive!
01:07:57Stop filming me!
01:07:58This is harassment!
01:08:00I will sue you!
01:08:01I will sue you so hard!
01:08:05Adrian!
01:08:06Adrian!
01:08:07Adrian, let me in!
01:08:16Everyone, this crisis could have destroyed us.
01:08:20But thanks to your tireless efforts, Crawford is stronger than ever!
01:08:26To the best team in the business!
01:08:32Though, speaking of tonight's celebration,
01:08:35there's something you all should be prepared for.
01:08:38For what?
01:08:41My uncle is bringing his fiancée tonight.
01:08:45The thing is, her and I were together until very recently.
01:08:51I know, I know, I know.
01:08:54But please, when they arrive, act normal.
01:08:58I couldn't bear any drama.
01:09:00She left you for your uncle!
01:09:03She left you for your uncle!
01:09:04These things happen.
01:09:08Everyone!
01:09:09I'd like to introduce you to my fiancée, Lila Reed.
01:09:13Hello everybody, it's lovely to meet you all.
01:09:15I need to check some numbers.
01:09:20Did I do something wrong?
01:09:29How are you feeling?
01:09:31Is the morning sickness over yet?
01:09:33I'm fine.
01:09:35You know, I've been worried.
01:09:38All this stress can't be good for the baby.
01:09:42Which hospital are you using?
01:09:45I could drive you next time.
01:09:46That's not necessary.
01:09:48Come on.
01:09:50We used to tell each other everything.
01:09:53Just want to make sure you're getting the proper care.
01:09:56If I know her hospital, then I can get her surrogate history.
01:10:00How thoughtful.
01:10:02But Adrian handles all my appointments personally.
01:10:05The real hero of the hour!
01:10:07Woo!
01:10:13Beautiful, isn't she?
01:10:15The type of woman who belongs in Adrian's world.
01:10:19Excuse me.
01:10:21You know how my uncle thinks.
01:10:24Like a chess master.
01:10:26Every piece has its use.
01:10:29Some for business.
01:10:31Others for...
01:10:33You don't know him.
01:10:35Oh, but I do.
01:10:37Adrian Crawford cares exactly about one person.
01:10:41Adrian Crawford.
01:10:42He sees people as investments.
01:10:45Vivian?
01:10:46Perfect for managing the company.
01:10:48You?
01:10:50Well...
01:10:51I think we both know what your role is.
01:10:56He's wrong.
01:10:57He has to be wrong.
01:11:17Everyone in this world has their place.
01:11:20Their...
01:11:21Purpose.
01:11:22Maybe it's time I found mine again.
01:11:24Maybe it's time I found mine again.
01:11:45Maybe when's the last time you ate something?
01:11:48I don't know.
01:11:50Breakfast.
01:11:51Yesterday's breakfast.
01:11:56That's enough for today.
01:11:58Okay.
01:12:02The prenatal instructor said this exercise should help.
01:12:07Okay.
01:12:07Like this?
01:12:09Almost.
01:12:20I think I need a little more instruction.
01:12:46I don't know.
01:12:46Everything looks perfect.
01:12:48The baby's development's right on track.
01:12:50Really?
01:12:52Really.
01:12:53Now that you're in the stable period,
01:12:56intimate relations is perfectly safe,
01:12:58as long as you're gentle.
01:13:00Just listen to your bodies and...
01:13:03Yes.
01:13:04Thank you, Doctor.
01:13:10Everything may be okay.
01:13:23Doctor Anderson.
01:13:32Let's talk about...
01:13:34Adrian Crawford's arrangement.
01:13:37Was it a...
01:13:39surrogacy contract?
01:13:42Mr. Harrington.
01:13:44Doctor patient confidentiality.
01:13:46Hmm.
01:13:48I hear...
01:13:49that the new hospital complex
01:13:51is looking for department heads.
01:13:54Wouldn't it be a shame if...
01:13:57your name was...
01:14:00mysteriously removed from the list?
01:14:05Now...
01:14:06about those hospital records...
01:14:24Oh my God!
01:14:27Oh my God!
01:14:33Surrogacy.
01:14:35Surrogacy.
01:14:36Surrogacy!
01:14:36Five generations of Crawford dignity...
01:14:40destroyed by tabloid gossip!
01:14:43I knew that girl was hiding something.
01:14:49Did you?
01:14:50Did you really pay some nobody to carry your heir?
01:14:54Tell me it isn't true.
01:15:04You!
01:15:04You!
01:15:05It's your doing!
01:15:08I...
01:15:08Adrian!
01:15:11I need to discuss something with you.
01:15:14Privately.
01:15:20Adrian.
01:15:22I can make all of this disappear.
01:15:24All you have to do is remember...
01:15:26who you really belong with.
01:15:27Who I belong with.
01:15:28We were good together.
01:15:30We can't be again.
01:15:32Give me the position I deserve.
01:15:35As Mrs. Crawford by your side.
01:15:38I do need your help.
01:15:41Please...
01:15:41never show up again.
01:15:57I won't let them hurt you.
01:16:00It's not me I'm worried about.
01:16:02If they expose the truth about our arrangement, you could lose everything.
01:16:09Nothing's more important than you and our child.
01:16:33I have proof.
01:16:36Miss Reed is not Adrian's loving bride-to-be.
01:16:41She's just a surrogate.
01:16:43Paid to carry the Crawford heir.
01:16:48I have proof too.
01:16:50Medical records from Crawford's medical center.
01:16:53Showing that Miss Reed underwent fertility treatment.
01:16:56For which she was generously compensated.
01:17:00Paid surrogacy.
01:17:01How come?
01:17:05All right, fine.
01:17:06You want the truth?
01:17:07Yes.
01:17:08It started with a surrogacy.
01:17:11But Lilo...
01:17:12She's the woman I chose to be the mother of my child.
01:17:15And I won't let anyone here slander her.
01:17:19You want this arrangement?
01:17:20Fine.
01:17:22But then...
01:17:23It costs you everything.
01:17:27Resign from the company.
01:17:29Give up your inheritance.
01:17:32The child can stay in the family.
01:17:34Of course.
01:17:35But the mother, well, her services won't be required after delivery.
01:17:45Yes.
01:17:47I did the IVF treatment.
01:17:48But I never, never saw this baby as a business transaction.
01:17:57You know what?
01:17:59You can say whatever you want about me.
01:18:01But don't you dare question my love for this child.
01:18:17Enough!
01:18:20I'm willing to give up everything.
01:18:22The company, the inheritance, all of it.
01:18:25But I won't give up her.
01:18:28She's my wife.
01:18:30The only one that I will ever want.
01:18:33We're getting married.
01:18:35Properly.
01:18:36Publicly.
01:18:39Fine.
01:18:40You want to throw away everything.
01:18:42For this.
01:18:43For this woman.
01:18:46Then, you will get nothing from this family.
01:18:49Nothing!
01:18:50Sign it.
01:18:52Renounce your inheritance.
01:18:54All of it.
01:18:58No, no, no, no, no, no.
01:18:59Adrian, stop.
01:19:01I'm not worth losing everything for.
01:19:03You're worth everything.
01:19:07The company, the assets, I built them once.
01:19:10I can build them again.
01:19:12But you.
01:19:14You and our child.
01:19:15Yeah.
01:19:16You're our real future.
01:19:21Still time to think it over, son.
01:19:24It's time.
01:19:32Let's go.
01:19:53Thanks.
01:19:55You've been at this for hours.
01:19:58I just gotta finish this last chapter.
01:20:04I'll get you some food.
01:20:15What do you mean you're cancelling the contract?
01:20:18We've worked together for ten years!
01:20:23No, no, no, no.
01:20:24Don't call Adrian.
01:20:26Hello?
01:20:27Hello?
01:20:29The Singapore merger just collapsed.
01:20:31They say they'll only work with Adrian.
01:20:33This is all your fault!
01:20:34You and your billion plan to get rid of him.
01:20:37My fault?
01:20:38You're the one who can't handle basic accounting!
01:20:40Enough!
01:20:42The board meeting starts in five minutes.
01:20:44Please tell me you have good news.
01:20:56Oh my god!
01:20:57This story sounds exactly like the powerful scandal.
01:21:00Wait, is this about the...
01:21:02Adrian Crawford?
01:21:05A billionaire CEO giving up everything for love.
01:21:08I'm crying.
01:21:12Is everything okay?
01:21:14I think I just went viral.
01:21:17They figured out that the story is about us!
01:21:20Look!
01:21:21Should I be concerned about what else you've revealed about me?
01:21:40Have you seen the comments?
01:21:42They're calling us harmless villains!
01:21:46Can't believe they're trying to suffer his own.
01:21:48True love exists.
01:21:50Crawford Industries lost my business.
01:21:52Team Adrian all the way.
01:21:55Yes, Penguin Publishing.
01:21:57Um, sorry, I actually have Random House on the other line,
01:22:00so I'm gonna have to...
01:22:02The movie rights?
01:22:05Um, I'm sorry.
01:22:06I'm gonna have to call you right back.
01:22:08Okay, thank you.
01:22:09The movie rights!
01:22:11Oh my god!
01:22:13My wife is so popular now.
01:22:14I know.
01:22:20Your father?
01:22:25Son.
01:22:26The board wants you back.
01:22:28Take your position.
01:22:29Your inheritance.
01:22:31I'll have to ask my wife.
01:22:34What do you think, Mrs. Crawford?
01:22:41First order of business.
01:22:42Starting without me.
01:22:44Perfect timing.
01:22:45I'm announcing your termination.
01:22:48You can't fire me.
01:22:50I'm a shareholder and a senior executive.
01:22:53The company crisis last month wasn't an accident.
01:22:57You and Ethan deliberately sabotaged our deals.
01:23:00You can't prove any brief...
01:23:02Email, every call, every secret meeting with our competitors.
01:23:07All documented.
01:23:09Lawsuit's already been filed.
01:23:10You and Ethan will be hearing from our lawyers.
01:23:13Ause...
01:23:17There's a...
01:23:18There's no...
01:23:21Oh.
01:23:22Oh...
01:23:23Oh my god...
01:23:23Oh my god...
01:23:24No...
01:23:30Adrian...
01:23:31I...
01:23:32I think my water just broke.
01:23:34Yeah, come home.
01:23:39Mr. Crawford, the vote for new director.
01:23:46For her, he'd drop everything.
01:23:51Including a multi-billion dollar...
01:23:55It's so bad.
01:24:02Before we vote, there is something you should know.
01:24:07Adrian and Lila were legally married two months ago.
01:24:12And they have my full blessing.
01:24:28Are both my girls still awake?
01:24:36I'm just finishing.