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00:00:02I miss you too, sweetie.
00:00:05Six years ago, I gave birth to Nora in a prison hospital.
00:00:08I couldn't raise her.
00:00:10My uncle made sure of that.
00:00:13Letting her grow up without me is my biggest regret.
00:00:16Just a few more months, and I'll be home.
00:00:19Okay?
00:00:24Nora, where did you get this bruise?
00:00:26Did James hit you again?
00:00:28He just got mad because I wasn't listening.
00:00:37It's okay.
00:00:38I'll be good next time.
00:00:40No, sweetie, he promised he'd take care of you.
00:00:47It's time you go live with your dad.
00:00:50I have a dad?
00:00:53How come I never met him?
00:00:57Where is he?
00:00:5962 East Windsor Road.
00:01:01Go there and find Dad, but...
00:01:04Nora, please, don't mention anything about Mom, okay?
00:01:08I understand, Mommy.
00:01:13William, you have every right to hate me.
00:01:17But please, just don't take it out on our daughter.
00:01:27What do you want?
00:01:28Three days.
00:01:30Turn yourself in.
00:01:32Or your boyfriend's dead.
00:01:36My father made me work for everything.
00:01:38Every single dollar.
00:01:41Now he's finally letting me into the company.
00:01:43It's time she knows who I really am.
00:01:46Okay, fine.
00:01:47I'll be there.
00:01:57Emily.
00:01:59Thank you for sticking by my side.
00:02:02From now on, I want to...
00:02:04I want to give you a better life.
00:02:14Emily, will you...
00:02:15We need to break up.
00:02:17What did you just say?
00:02:22We need to break up.
00:02:27What did you just say?
00:02:30Did you really think I was going to stay with you?
00:02:32You're a broke high school student,
00:02:34just scraping your way around on part-time jobs.
00:02:38I'm sorry, William.
00:02:39You were just a fling.
00:02:43It's okay.
00:02:44As long as you're happy, I'm happy.
00:02:46We're not going to be apart.
00:02:47Forever.
00:02:53Emily White!
00:02:54She said yes?
00:02:55Yes.
00:02:59Emily, you'll regret this.
00:03:16Whoa, whoa.
00:03:17Easy, Tiger.
00:03:18The girls are going to drown just watching you.
00:03:21Boring crowd.
00:03:22Hey, William.
00:03:23Rumor has it you're getting engaged.
00:03:25Please.
00:03:26It's not a rumor.
00:03:27A family like theirs needs an heir ASAP.
00:03:34I found him.
00:03:36I found my dad.
00:03:40Yeah, right.
00:03:42William doesn't date.
00:03:43Are you still throwing up on her?
00:03:51I haven't seen her in years.
00:03:53I don't even think about her anymore.
00:03:56Funny.
00:03:57No one said who you were talking about.
00:04:01You guys are right.
00:04:02If someone here can find my cousin, Will, a wife.
00:04:08It can be anyone.
00:04:09I don't care.
00:04:10As long as it's an heir, you get stakes at the company.
00:04:14Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo.
00:04:18Fuck yeah!
00:04:19Are you serious?
00:04:20Every girl's going to line up for that man.
00:04:23Yeah.
00:04:23Yeah, yeah.
00:04:24Golden ticket into old world of money.
00:04:28Yeah?
00:04:28No.
00:04:30Stop turning my life into a circus.
00:04:33Daddy!
00:04:35Daddy! I finally found you!
00:04:43Daddy! I finally found you!
00:04:47Oh my god!
00:04:48Will, no way you have a kid that old!
00:04:53But you've got the wrong guy. I don't have a kid. I'm not your dad.
00:04:58I'm not wrong. My name is Nora and you're my daddy.
00:05:02Mommy told me herself.
00:05:06She looks just like him.
00:05:09I don't know your mommy, and I sure as hell don't have a child.
00:05:13Can't help you, kid.
00:05:15Yeah, kid. Go home. This con is not going to work here.
00:05:23Mom said, if you don't believe me, you can do a DNA test.
00:05:31She looks exactly like him. There's one way to know for sure.
00:05:35I don't have time for this.
00:05:50You sure you all made a test this?
00:05:51I'm sure. He's my dad.
00:06:01Emily, you turned me down when you thought I was poor.
00:06:04But if you knew who I really was, would you regret it?
00:06:08I hate you, Emily.
00:06:10I hate the way you left.
00:06:12I hate that I can't stop thinking about you.
00:06:16William!
00:06:21What are you all doing here?
00:06:22We've heard there's a little girl claiming to be your daughter.
00:06:25Where is she? Let me talk to her.
00:06:30Are you responsible for this?
00:06:32Relax. It's big news.
00:06:34I've already sent off the DNA samples.
00:06:37We'll know soon.
00:06:38You're unbelievable.
00:06:39Ever since that woman broke your heart, you've shut everyone out.
00:06:43This child is really yours.
00:06:45She may be around the air.
00:06:49Whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:06:50Shh.
00:06:50It's the hospital.
00:06:53So?
00:06:54Is she my cousin's daughter?
00:07:00Is she my cousin's daughter?
00:07:03So?
00:07:04We need one more day.
00:07:06One more day?
00:07:07I want it now.
00:07:09The kid's a scammer, Mom.
00:07:11Don't listen to a word that he says.
00:07:13I got work to do.
00:07:20Mommy, Daddy doesn't want me.
00:07:22He says I'm lying.
00:07:25And James won't feed me.
00:07:27I miss you so much.
00:07:36Where were you?
00:07:38Want to see your mommy again, did you?
00:07:41You little shit.
00:07:43You little brat.
00:07:45How dare you take those cookies?
00:07:47I just miss her so much.
00:07:50And you haven't fed me in two days.
00:07:54So what?
00:07:55You're just like that jailbird mom of yours.
00:07:58Don't forget why she's here.
00:08:01The only reason we're here is because the Vance family might buy us out.
00:08:05Otherwise, I'd just throw her out onto the street.
00:08:11Honey.
00:08:12I know you miss your mom.
00:08:14You want her to come home, don't you?
00:08:18If you get her to sign this paper, she'll come home faster.
00:08:25No.
00:08:26Mommy said never trust anyone but Daddy.
00:08:30Enough of this.
00:08:33I'm tired of being nice.
00:08:38I'm not agreeing to some arranged marriage.
00:08:41Guys, guys, guys.
00:08:43The DNA results are in.
00:08:45That kid you kicked out before.
00:08:47She's yours.
00:08:49What?
00:08:52What?
00:08:57She looks just like you, see?
00:09:00Oh my God.
00:09:02It can't be.
00:09:05Unless...
00:09:08We'll always love each other, Emma.
00:09:13See for yourself, she looks just like you.
00:09:18She's mine.
00:09:20She's my daughter.
00:09:25Finally!
00:09:26The next Vance family heir!
00:09:28Our granddaughter.
00:09:30After all these years.
00:09:32We have to bring her home.
00:09:33Follow me, I know where to find her.
00:09:35Come on, come on.
00:09:39I'm tired of being nice.
00:09:42Looks like we're gonna have to pay your mommy a visit ourselves.
00:09:46The company's her father's legacy.
00:09:49She's never gonna sign.
00:09:51A mother would do anything for her child.
00:09:55Just one finger.
00:09:58She'll sign.
00:10:00Let's test that theory.
00:10:02Let me go!
00:10:04I want my money!
00:10:07Why do I feel like this?
00:10:10Is my mom okay?
00:10:13Five more months, okay?
00:10:15And I'll be home.
00:10:18Please!
00:10:19I've already given you a chance, kid!
00:10:34I've already given you a chance, kid!
00:10:35The heir of the Vance family living in a run-down hole like this.
00:10:40She's been suffering for so long!
00:10:42We'll get her back.
00:10:44She'll never suffer again.
00:10:47Emily, you really let our child live like this?
00:10:50I won't forgive you.
00:10:51I'm bringing her home.
00:10:54Oh my...
00:10:56Gosh.
00:10:57I've already given you a chance, kid!
00:11:00Please!
00:11:05Fuck!
00:11:10It's okay.
00:11:11I got you.
00:11:12Who are they?
00:11:14Mommy's aunt and uncle.
00:11:16You've been through so much, sweetheart.
00:11:18I'm her legal guardian!
00:11:21Who the hell are you?
00:11:24Emily...
00:11:24You really left her with these people?
00:11:27You lay a hand on my child.
00:11:29You really think I'm gonna let that slide?
00:11:32Alex, contact our lawyers. I want full custody.
00:11:35Where are you on?
00:11:37You're that...
00:11:39Broke boyfriend she used to date.
00:11:42Looks like you actually made something of yourself.
00:11:45Well done.
00:11:46Emily abandons her child.
00:11:47You abuser.
00:11:49Neither of you deserve to call her family.
00:11:51Mommy never abandoned me.
00:11:54Still defending her.
00:11:56Just like I used to.
00:11:58Whatever she's done, darling, it doesn't matter for now, okay?
00:12:01You're gonna stay with me.
00:12:04Wait!
00:12:06Don't you wanna know why Emily really left you?
00:12:13Don't you wanna know why Emily really left you?
00:12:17What are you talking about?
00:12:19What if she didn't leave me by choice?
00:12:23Focus.
00:12:24We need the kid she's down to deliver it to with God over Emily.
00:12:28Why not let Nar stay for another couple of days or so?
00:12:34Then I can think real hard about the past.
00:12:39And I'll tell you everything.
00:12:40No daddy.
00:12:42No daddy.
00:12:42I don't want to stay with them.
00:12:45They hurt me.
00:12:46You little brat.
00:12:48After everything I did for you.
00:12:50Will, don't buy his line through his teeth.
00:12:53Emily thought I was broke.
00:12:54So she left me.
00:12:56End of story.
00:12:57Can't believe I'm still trying to make excuses for her.
00:13:00Alex, show these guys what happens to people who hurt children.
00:13:08What are you doing?
00:13:09Stay back.
00:13:11Don't be scared, sweetheart.
00:13:13You can live with us now.
00:13:14You'll be the happiest little girl in the world.
00:13:16Of course.
00:13:17We'll get our princess some new clothes first.
00:13:20And then a proper meal.
00:13:27Whoa.
00:13:29I wish mommy could see this.
00:13:34Cheers.
00:13:40What'll it be, Nora?
00:13:42Just let me know and I'll have it made.
00:13:48I...
00:13:50I want to save mommy.
00:13:55I want to save mommy.
00:13:59Save mommy?
00:14:01Is your mommy in trouble?
00:14:04Daddy, why didn't you look for her?
00:14:12Don't mention her, Nora.
00:14:14Any woman that would abandon me and then abandon her child doesn't deserve to see us.
00:14:20Ever.
00:14:22Daddy really hates mommy.
00:14:24If I tell him she's in prison, will he hate her even more?
00:14:28Was it for the money?
00:14:30Is that why she left you with her uncle?
00:14:33Mommy never abandoned me.
00:14:35She loves me more than anything.
00:14:37Then why would she...
00:14:38Enough, William.
00:14:39She just got back.
00:14:40Don't upset her.
00:14:43Nora, let's talk about something.
00:14:46Oh, yes.
00:14:47What do you want to eat?
00:14:50Can we...
00:14:52Have pizza?
00:14:54Of course.
00:15:06I wonder how Nora's doing now.
00:15:16You have three days.
00:15:18Sign the papers or you'll regret it.
00:15:21James, seven years and he still sends people to threaten me.
00:15:28James, seven years and he still sends people to threaten me.
00:15:32Your father left me his company before he died.
00:15:36I promised I'd return it to you when you came of age.
00:15:41After all these years, surely you're not gonna leave me empty handed.
00:15:46Uncle James, when it's my time to take over, I promise you'll be well compensated.
00:15:51Well, that's a good thing because I've got a little problem.
00:15:56I've been charged with financial fraud.
00:15:59Seven years behind bars.
00:16:02Unless you take the fall from me.
00:16:06What?
00:16:08No, that's insane.
00:16:11This your little boyfriend?
00:16:16What is this about?
00:16:22If you say no, you might have an accident.
00:16:26You have a choice, Emily.
00:16:29Either your reputation or his life.
00:16:33You wouldn't dare.
00:16:35His life means nothing to me.
00:16:37If I go down, I'm gonna take him with me.
00:16:40Don't touch William.
00:16:44And now he wants the company too.
00:16:45I'm going to make him pay.
00:16:47Hey, and make one nine eight four.
00:16:49One more fight and you're a solitary.
00:16:51Sit down.
00:16:53Go.
00:16:59Thanks.
00:17:05Can we have pizza?
00:17:10Of course.
00:17:13Tell us what you want.
00:17:18Mummy loves mushroom pizza.
00:17:22Can we have mushroom pizza?
00:17:26With lots and lots of cheese.
00:17:33Here.
00:17:34I waited forever for this.
00:17:39Mushroom pizza extra cheese?
00:17:41My favorite.
00:17:42Of course.
00:17:43Who knows you better than me, huh?
00:17:45But you don't even like mushroom pizza.
00:17:46That's okay.
00:17:47As long as you're happy, I'm happy.
00:17:51Emily, do you ever think about those days too?
00:17:54Oh, that's William's favorite too.
00:17:57Like father, like daughter.
00:18:05Wow.
00:18:14What's wrong, Nora?
00:18:16Don't you like it?
00:18:18Can we take one home?
00:18:24For mummy.
00:18:28Nora, your mother abandoned you.
00:18:30It's time to let her go.
00:18:31Mummy would never do that.
00:18:33Then where is she, Nora?
00:18:34You almost got hurt and she wasn't even there to help you.
00:18:38Your mother doesn't care about us.
00:18:40Can't you see that?
00:18:41She's just a child.
00:18:43Don't take it out on her.
00:18:49Eat up, sweetheart.
00:18:51Don't mind him.
00:18:51It's gonna get cold.
00:18:54You guys eat.
00:18:56I've lost my appetite.
00:18:59Daddy?
00:19:00Mummy said not to tell him where she is.
00:19:03He's so empty.
00:19:05Maybe I shouldn't.
00:19:10Will!
00:19:13Wait, wait, wait.
00:19:16James and Linda are at the station.
00:19:18Maybe I can find out something.
00:19:20What if Emily really did have a reason?
00:19:22Enough.
00:19:23Emily abandoned me.
00:19:25She's abandoned Nora.
00:19:27Whatever her reason is, I don't give a damn.
00:19:34You don't like it, honey?
00:19:39Nora, sweetheart.
00:19:41You missed your mom, right?
00:19:44Can you tell us where she is?
00:19:51Mommy.
00:19:52Mommy.
00:19:54Mommy lives with someone else.
00:19:56So it's true.
00:19:59She left William for money.
00:20:01She never really loved Nora.
00:20:04Nora.
00:20:05You want to take your mom a pizza?
00:20:07I'll have them make an extra.
00:20:09Any flavor.
00:20:10Really?
00:20:11Of course.
00:20:13Thank you, Grandpa.
00:20:16Poor thing.
00:20:17A mother who never loved her.
00:20:18A father who barely knew her.
00:20:20All because of that woman.
00:20:22She ruined both of them.
00:20:24Grandma, Grandpa.
00:20:25Can I go give it to Mommy myself?
00:20:31Alright, we'll go with you.
00:20:34Mommy said not to let Daddy find her.
00:20:36If I take them, he'll not.
00:20:39No, Grandpa.
00:20:41The people Mommy lives with don't like strangers.
00:20:46Fine.
00:20:47But I'll have the driver take you.
00:20:49Okay?
00:20:50And call us if anything happens.
00:20:52I will.
00:20:54Thank you, Grandpa.
00:21:02You're back.
00:21:04Where's Norm?
00:21:05Funny.
00:21:06You sure didn't act like you cared before.
00:21:08Nora said she wanted to see a mom, so we let the driver take her.
00:21:12Alone?
00:21:14Without security?
00:21:15She said whoever her mom lives with doesn't like strangers.
00:21:22So you've moved on, Emily.
00:21:24A new lover.
00:21:26A new life.
00:21:29You left me behind just like you left Uncharted.
00:21:33To see what kind of man she left me for.
00:21:39Where are you?
00:21:40Sir.
00:21:41We're at the prison now.
00:21:43What?
00:21:47What?
00:21:49Lil, what's going on?
00:21:51Stay there.
00:21:52Come on.
00:21:53We're going.
00:22:02Miss.
00:22:03I found my daddy.
00:22:04And I brought Mommy's favorite pizza.
00:22:07I want to give it to her myself.
00:22:09Laura.
00:22:10I'm sorry, but your mom told me if you ever found your dad, I can't let you in again.
00:22:17Why?
00:22:20She doesn't love me anymore.
00:22:21No, sweetie.
00:22:22She loves you.
00:22:24Okay?
00:22:24It's just...
00:22:25Are you sure about this?
00:22:27I'm sure.
00:22:29I don't need people knowing her mother is an ex-con.
00:22:34If her father accepts her, then the pain of losing her will be worth it.
00:22:39So, she lives a better life.
00:22:41I don't want a better life.
00:22:44I just want my mom.
00:22:48I just want my mom.
00:22:50Laura, you have to promise me, okay?
00:22:52You can't tell anyone about your mom, not even your dad.
00:22:54That was her last request.
00:22:57But it's her favorite kind.
00:23:00I'll make sure she gets it, okay?
00:23:04But don't come back, Nora.
00:23:05Go live your life.
00:23:07Okay.
00:23:09Help her that I live with Daddy now.
00:23:12We'll be okay.
00:23:20Mommy, Daddy's a big boss now.
00:23:23He'll get you out.
00:23:24I know he will.
00:23:28Nora, I miss you more than anything.
00:23:33Goodbye, Mommy.
00:23:34Nora!
00:23:35What are you doing here?
00:23:41Nora!
00:23:42What are you doing here?
00:23:46Daddy?
00:23:47What are you doing here?
00:23:49You said you're bringing pizza to your mom.
00:23:53Tell me she's here.
00:23:56Nora, you have to promise me, okay?
00:23:57You can't tell anyone about your mom, not even your dad.
00:24:00No, she's not here.
00:24:01I was just...
00:24:04I'm bringing pizza for her.
00:24:06I'm bringing pizza for her.
00:24:07Yeah, that's right.
00:24:09Such a sweet kid.
00:24:12She's Mommy's friend.
00:24:14I wanted to thank her.
00:24:15What?
00:24:16So you're a friend of Emily's.
00:24:18I thought she only likes people with money.
00:24:21Emily's kind and honest.
00:24:23Maybe you never really knew her.
00:24:25Kind people are going to abandon their children and start new families.
00:24:29If she wants to see Nora, from now on she'll have to go for me.
00:24:35Emily doesn't even have a...
00:24:40You said Emily has a new family.
00:24:44Whatever.
00:24:45As long as he really loves that little girl.
00:24:49Hey, not surprised.
00:24:51You sounded a little bit jealous back there.
00:24:54Jealous?
00:24:55Why would I be jealous?
00:24:57I pity a man tied to a woman who worships money.
00:24:59Ah, but I didn't say who you're jealous of.
00:25:12Daddy really does hate Mom.
00:25:15I guess I can't ask him to help her anymore.
00:25:17What's wrong, Nora?
00:25:21I always wanted to live with both of you.
00:25:24Now I finally have you, but...
00:25:27Not her.
00:25:28It's okay.
00:25:30I'm not going to go anywhere.
00:25:39I used to want that too.
00:25:41To live with Emily.
00:25:44But she left me.
00:25:45She left us.
00:25:51Emily.
00:25:52I'll never forgive you.
00:26:04Why can't I let you go?
00:26:06Why can't I let you go?
00:26:14Still your favorite, huh?
00:26:24Three days.
00:26:26Turn yourself in.
00:26:27Or your boyfriend's dead.
00:26:31Okay.
00:26:31Fine.
00:26:32I'll be there.
00:26:34I want to give you a better life.
00:26:36Emily, will you...
00:26:37We need to break up.
00:26:38What did you just say?
00:26:39Did you really think I was going to stay with you?
00:26:42You're a broke high school student just scraping your way around on part-time jobs.
00:26:47I'm sorry, you were just a fling, William.
00:26:51For embezzlement and financial fraud.
00:26:54Seven years in prison.
00:26:57I can't drag you.
00:27:02Emily.
00:27:05You're pregnant.
00:27:10You're pregnant.
00:27:14It's brilliant.
00:27:17It's the only thing left of us.
00:27:19You still have seven years left to serve.
00:27:22What are you going to do?
00:27:25I'll keep it.
00:27:27I'm a child and I don't really give it up.
00:27:30You must hate me.
00:27:32But every night I pray that you'll be happy.
00:27:34I still love you.
00:27:36I always have.
00:27:38I've already sent someone to talk to Emily.
00:27:41And still she won't sign.
00:27:42She's out in three months and then we lose control of the company.
00:27:46How the hell are we going to sell to the Vance family?
00:27:50We could have used Nora's leverage, but her dad took her.
00:27:54Damn it.
00:28:03Her teddy bear.
00:28:04She left it at the family home.
00:28:06She's bound to go back for it.
00:28:08If we wait for her, we'll still have our bargaining chip.
00:28:17Everything you need is in here.
00:28:21I want full custody of Nora.
00:28:23No exceptions.
00:28:25I'm a suit.
00:28:26I will do everything that I can.
00:28:31Daddy!
00:28:33I want to grab something from the old house.
00:28:35It's from mommy.
00:28:37It's important.
00:28:40Fine.
00:28:42But we're in and out, okay?
00:28:49I'll be quick.
00:28:50Promise.
00:28:50Right here.
00:28:51Okay.
00:28:52If anything happens, you call me.
00:28:54Right away.
00:28:55Okay.
00:29:01Gotcha!
00:29:02You little...
00:29:03Let me go!
00:29:04Brat!
00:29:09You can't do this.
00:29:11My dad has custody now.
00:29:16That broke nobody.
00:29:18Wearing suits now, huh?
00:29:20What's he gonna do?
00:29:21Buy us out?
00:29:23He's not a nobody.
00:29:25What'd you say?
00:29:29What'd you say?
00:29:31I can't let them know who daddy really is.
00:29:34He's worked too hard for that.
00:29:36Nothing.
00:29:37Never mind.
00:29:39Please.
00:29:40He was just a broke posy pretending to be rich.
00:29:44Remember, he would wait tables after class just to take Emily on dates.
00:29:49Tell you what, kid.
00:29:51You want to see your mom again?
00:29:54Let's make a deal.
00:29:57You can't let me see you.
00:29:58Of course.
00:30:00All you've got to do is get her to sign this.
00:30:05And she'll be free.
00:30:10Why is it taking you so long?
00:30:19Nora!
00:30:20What are you doing here?
00:30:24You came back for them?
00:30:25You really want to come back to this house?
00:30:27No, that's-
00:30:28Is this mommy's idea?
00:30:29Another one of her silly little games?
00:30:31It's not like that.
00:30:32They said they could save mommy.
00:30:34Save mommy?
00:30:37What the hell happened to her?
00:30:40Um, stay the fuck away from my daughter.
00:30:45I guess you haven't heard.
00:30:48Emily's in prison.
00:30:49And I'm the only one that can get her out.
00:30:53Prison.
00:30:56Prison?
00:30:57What are you talking about?
00:30:59I don't know why.
00:31:00But she didn't do anything wrong.
00:31:03Didn't do anything wrong?
00:31:06She's been locked away for embezzlement.
00:31:11Mm-hmm.
00:31:13We managed her company for years, waiting for her to inherit it.
00:31:16Turns out, she was moving funds behind our back.
00:31:20Word is, she's blown all the money on her boy toy.
00:31:24I mean, tragic, really.
00:31:28Emily, you just keep proving me right.
00:31:31Mommy would never do that!
00:31:33Enough.
00:31:34Can't you see who she really is?
00:31:37The kid's not gonna leave.
00:31:38We need another plan.
00:31:40Come on.
00:31:41We'll be okay.
00:31:43You and me.
00:31:44We don't need mommy.
00:31:45No!
00:31:52This is what I paid for.
00:31:57Mommy said it was special.
00:32:08She gave it to me during my prison visit.
00:32:11She said it was her friend.
00:32:14Let's take a picture here.
00:32:16Even if we're apart someday, we'll always remember today.
00:32:18We're not gonna be apart.
00:32:20We promised.
00:32:21Forever.
00:32:27She said, whenever I miss her, I can look like this.
00:32:32You kept it all these years?
00:32:34Do you still think of me?
00:32:35Or am I just fooling myself?
00:32:38Please, daddy.
00:32:39Help her.
00:32:41Okay.
00:32:42We'll get her out.
00:32:48Wait, wait, wait.
00:32:49You pay all the fines.
00:32:50Hire the best lawyers in town.
00:32:53What, just to get her out early?
00:32:55Is this really about Nora?
00:32:58Yeah.
00:32:59We're doing this with Nora.
00:33:01That's all.
00:33:13We're not gonna be apart.
00:33:15We promised.
00:33:16Forever.
00:33:19He must still hate me.
00:33:20Funny.
00:33:21The woman who walked out on me now needs me to bail her out.
00:33:25You don't thank me.
00:33:26I did this for Nora.
00:33:28I never wanted to see you again.
00:33:30William, back then, I just...
00:33:32Back then?
00:33:33You're an ex-con, Emily.
00:33:34And I'm not the same broke war student that I was.
00:33:37You really think that we're still equals?
00:33:40He's right.
00:33:41Someone like me doesn't belong with him.
00:33:44You're right.
00:33:45They'll never have to see me again.
00:33:48Wait.
00:33:53I have full custody of Nora.
00:33:54She's a child and she needs her mother.
00:33:56If you wanna see her, just...
00:33:59Call.
00:33:59I have to get the company back.
00:34:01Finish what my father started.
00:34:03Nora's safer with him.
00:34:08Don't bother.
00:34:10I chose to take good care of her.
00:34:11What's so special about this guy that you could go to prison for him and abandon your own child?
00:34:15I'd go to prison for him again.
00:34:17I would die for him.
00:34:20I'm insane forever loving you.
00:34:22I never wanna see you again.
00:34:28How'd someone pay your way out?
00:34:30What'd you do this time, huh?
00:34:31Really?
00:34:32I'm the heir to my father's company.
00:34:35It says so in his will.
00:34:36And I'm out of prison now.
00:34:37So, I'm taking the company back.
00:34:43You compete with me for the chairman's seat.
00:34:47Got a record, Emily.
00:34:49The board's gonna laugh you out of the room.
00:34:53Exactly.
00:34:54Your father's will.
00:34:56Only matters if the board agrees.
00:34:58Right now, that board is ours.
00:35:01I still own 45% of the shares.
00:35:04I'm not backing down.
00:35:10What we're doing is, we wait until the share prices hit a dollar.
00:35:14David! Sam!
00:35:16It's good to see you again.
00:35:18Emily!
00:35:19Whoa, hey, you're out.
00:35:20Uh, we heard what happened.
00:35:22It's such a shame.
00:35:23Such a, such a shame.
00:35:25Oh, it's okay.
00:35:26That's all behind me now.
00:35:28Look, you two were my father's closest friends and largest shareholders.
00:35:32I wanna buy your shares.
00:35:34Oh.
00:35:35If I gain the majority before this meeting, then I can take the company back.
00:35:39Look, Emily, you're brilliant and all, but with your reputation, it would be a risk to the brink.
00:35:47I...
00:35:48Oh, we're late.
00:35:49William, the Vance family heir, is hosting a soiree at the Starlight Club.
00:35:54Starlight Club, yeah.
00:35:55Yeah, yeah, the Starlight Club. We'd better go.
00:35:57The Vance family?
00:36:04Oh, come on. To show up tonight, you need to unwind.
00:36:07Yeah, fine.
00:36:15William Vance? Heir to the Vance family? I...
00:36:19No, it can't be.
00:36:22William was working his way through college. I...
00:36:25Whatever. I can't quit now.
00:36:28It's time to convince these shareholders.
00:36:33Excuse me?
00:36:35I am here for the Vance family. It's urgent.
00:36:38Another escort is trying to cozy up to the Vance family.
00:36:42Get her out of here.
00:36:43What? No, you're wrong! Let me go!
00:36:46Emily.
00:36:49You looking for another rich boyfriend to bail you out?
00:36:52William, I...
00:36:53What are you...
00:36:54We're actually here for a meeting.
00:36:56Invited!
00:36:56Haven't you got better things to do?
00:36:58Like, visiting your daughter would be a good start?
00:37:02You should go home.
00:37:03Look, tonight I...
00:37:05He must just be hustling for business.
00:37:07There's no way he knows the Vance heir is inside.
00:37:10Hey, let's go inside, come on.
00:37:21You embarrassed her just to show you don't care.
00:37:24Why?
00:37:24I never said that I don't care.
00:37:26She gets on my nerves, that's all.
00:37:29Mr. Vance, right?
00:37:31We were hoping for a partnership.
00:37:34Finally!
00:37:35Look, look.
00:37:36I know this is a small family-run company, but...
00:37:39Rumor is they're dividing.
00:37:41Huh? We can...
00:37:42You know, we can buy in cheap.
00:37:44Thanks for the sales pitch.
00:37:46Not interested in small companies.
00:37:49I'm interested.
00:37:51What are you?
00:38:00David, can you please just give me a few more minutes?
00:38:03Emily!
00:38:04I'm in the middle of something important.
00:38:09I'll think about it.
00:38:10It's the best I can promise.
00:38:12Her name again.
00:38:14Why does everyone keep bringing her up?
00:38:16Fine.
00:38:17They're in here somewhere, I'll find them.
00:38:19Don't worry.
00:38:28Sorry.
00:38:29Let me help you with that.
00:38:30Don't touch me!
00:38:32Hey, hey.
00:38:32I know who you're looking for.
00:38:34You do?
00:38:37What's she even doing here?
00:38:39Hopefully she has the sense to go home.
00:38:48Come on.
00:38:49This way.
00:38:52You lied to me.
00:38:54What?
00:38:56What do you think you're doing?
00:38:57Relax.
00:38:58I just want to talk.
00:39:01We're sorry.
00:39:01Your call cannot be completed if dialed.
00:39:06Get away from me!
00:39:07Oh, come on.
00:39:08I'll pay ya.
00:39:09How's this?
00:39:13I'm not a hooker, you disgusting prick!
00:39:22Hey!
00:39:26Help!
00:39:27Oh!
00:39:30Man, let me handle that buyer.
00:39:32That company's a wreck.
00:39:33You know?
00:39:34I'm not sure.
00:39:35Can you hear something?
00:39:37I'm imagining things, man.
00:39:38No one's at home.
00:39:39Let's go.
00:39:43See how tough you are now.
00:39:47You...
00:39:49Let me go!
00:39:53I'm dead.
00:39:54You stupid bitch.
00:40:00Get your hands off her.
00:40:02Emily?
00:40:14Emily, are you okay?
00:40:16Alex, teach him a lesson.
00:40:18It's not my fault!
00:40:20She came out of me.
00:40:21There's another call girl.
00:40:22I'll ask her for more money!
00:40:28He's lying.
00:40:29I came in here to meet someone.
00:40:30He tricked me.
00:40:31You stupid...
00:40:32Save your breath.
00:40:34Alex.
00:40:42You're in no condition to walk.
00:40:58I'm not a man.
00:40:59I'm not a man.
00:40:59I'm not a man.
00:41:00Thank you for, um, helping me.
00:41:02I just don't like watching a fool get hurt.
00:41:04I meant thank you for believing me.
00:41:06Even I don't believe you'd sell yourself the money.
00:41:09Really?
00:41:09You didn't seem too sure when the security guy threw me out earlier.
00:41:12He was worried, you know?
00:41:13he pretended to insult you so you go home safe shut up he still worries about me what does that
00:41:20mean i just didn't want you to get hurt nor would be upset so it's just for norah how stupid
00:41:27of me
00:41:27to hope he still cared thank you if norah sees it she'd be upset what were you even doing at
00:41:45that
00:41:46club tonight someone stole my job i went there to see if someone could help me get it back
00:41:50that's it where's the man you ran off with what man oh come on don't play dumb someone rich
00:41:56someone worth giving up your daughter for no i would never the only man i've ever loved is
00:42:02is who it doesn't matter thank you for the lift wait tell me the truth the only man you've ever
00:42:12loved is me isn't it you've got some nerve you've done me for another man and now you say that
00:42:19you
00:42:19love me you don't know what really happened back then oh i know you wanted money that's what i was
00:42:33you're right back then you had nothing but now look at you you're rich you're successful that was the
00:42:39only reason i was comfortable sending norah to you from now on don't you dare come near
00:42:48i'm sorry william this is the only way you'll stop getting hurt and the only way norah can stay safe
00:43:02david please sell me your shares i'll do anything
00:43:04emma if i wanted to sell it do you have the money
00:43:09of course my father left me a family trust and there's enough in it to buy back what's mine
00:43:16well look james offered me a price far above market value i'd be a fool to turn that down
00:43:26so my dear brother left you a little inheritance huh the company is my father's legacy and at the
00:43:33shareholder meeting today i will prove that you two are just temporary holders so what every director
00:43:39in that room works for me even with proof you won't get a damn thing
00:43:48well i've got nothing left to lose so i guess i'll have to go to the cops and expose what
00:43:52you did
00:43:52all those years ago oh cup of drama sweetheart now look here's an address meet me there at 2 p
00:44:00.m
00:44:01we can talk like family i have nothing to say to you i'm giving you a chance don't waste it
00:44:18daddy finally let me come see mommy nora there you are
00:44:27i'm her family i'm taking her to see her mother you know where my mom is of course i'll take
00:44:36you
00:44:36right to her really yes but we better go alone too many people might make her nervous
00:44:45you don't have to follow us mommy won't like it
00:44:52let's go see your mommy
00:45:00sir miss nora has gone with family member to see miss emily
00:45:03what no stop them
00:45:09find nora now yes sir
00:45:15once i win over the rest of the shareholders i can finally see nora again
00:45:25nora
00:45:34right let's see if she's got the nerve to fight us now
00:45:40nora stop stay there don't come a step closer otherwise she'll never wake up again
00:45:49no no please don't hurt her relax she's just sleeping for now depending on how stubborn you're gonna be
00:46:02what do you even want my father gave you everything shut up your father gave me
00:46:08nothing he gave you the whole company and me some measly title you embezzled the company's funds you
00:46:15cost him millions and he still gave you shares is that not enough it was a mistake look i'm begging
00:46:22you
00:46:23please just let the company go my father built it what do you want money name your price
00:46:31don't listen to her the brother always favored her company shouldn't be yours
00:46:37this is a transfer agreement sign it and you can take your daughter home see i'm not a monster
00:46:46sign sign and she'll go free if i sign it i'm going to destroy the company of course i mean
00:46:55what else would you expect me to do you were in prison for seven years
00:47:01only thing keeping that place alive is a bunch of old men who are clinging on to your father's memory
00:47:09what's your plan sell the company to the vance family the vance family
00:47:18sounds familiar doesn't it same last name as that broke x of yours
00:47:26one difference you see one's old money and the others a loser
00:47:36let's cut the drama just sign
00:47:39been by my side for the past three months he wants to get the deal done more than anyone you
00:47:47were my father's best friend how could you let them sell his life's work emily the acquisition's
00:47:54already been signed if we give in now the advances will bury us mommy
00:48:01sweetheart it's okay i'm not going to let them hurt you the mother's got a choice to make
00:48:09company or you don't touch my mommy daddy's coming to save us
00:48:16don't be a frat your daddy's just broke nothing my dad's the vance heir
00:48:26did you just say your dad is there to the vance family yes he's coming he'll save us
00:48:34oh please the vances that family is pretty much royalty nice try kid you have one choice emily
00:48:44you sign the contract or she's in a world of pain wait wait wait wait wait hold on i met
00:48:52the vance
00:48:52brothers at the club the older one mentioned he had a child maybe it's her no nora he lied to
00:49:02you
00:49:02your dad had to use scholarships just to get through college he's not a part of some rich family enough
00:49:09about that broke ex-boyfriend now shall i start with one of these pretty little fingers
00:49:19no please i'll sign
00:49:35get your hands off my daughter
00:49:40get your hands off my daughter daddy it's okay sweetheart daddy's here
00:49:46the cops are on their way you're gonna let them go funny we've got custody papers so when the cops
00:49:55arrive they're gonna arrest you her rather not me and she's still holding up the vance deal so they're
00:50:06not going to be very happy really i'm doing this for her own good alex what the hell is he
00:50:13talking about
00:50:15oh you wouldn't understand vance boy the vance heirs are worth billions and that is in the way
00:50:25small company i love that night
00:50:29you want to negotiate fine let go of my child william who the hell do you think you are
00:50:38david call the vance family tell them someone's blocking the deal see how they handle him then
00:50:45oh you idiot he's the vance heir
00:50:49what did you just say
00:50:54impossible he's a nobody he's broke broke i saw him the other night he's the president of the vance group
00:51:02am i qualified to negotiate now this can be happening he's he's a broke loser you screwed
00:51:09up james nobody crosses the vances and walks away i looked into him when he was in college he
00:51:16wouldn't even pay for dates every error is tested before they take over he passed so everything i did
00:51:25was for nothing told you now let me go let her go james don't drag her into this
00:51:33if we let her go we'll lose everything you're digging your own graves mommy sweetheart it's okay you're
00:51:43safe now don't move you lay a hand on my daughter you think you can just walk out of here
00:51:55william
00:51:56it wasn't me he planned it all he tricked me into this liar selling the company and kidnapping her was
00:52:02your idea nor is our family just giving him a little scare
00:52:11you terrorize a child and then you have the nerve to call her family william please
00:52:18we we raised nora for six years this was a mistake if i hadn't gotten here in time
00:52:25my daughter would have lost her hands i'll let you live but i'm going to take yours in return
00:52:34no it wasn't like that i i was just pretending i would never have hurt nora emily please stop him
00:52:41he's your uncle get her out of here mommy hey hey you're fine it's okay daddy's got her okay let's
00:52:50go
00:52:50come on you want to let him go after what they did huh i knew i knew my sweet niece
00:52:59wouldn't do it
00:53:01hurt me all you want when you lay a finger on my child you don't get to walk away
00:53:09no
00:53:13you're not worth another prison sentence unbelievable after everything we did to you
00:53:21we looked after you and your kid you tried to destroy my father's company we used my daughter
00:53:26to finish it don't talk to me about family get them out of my sight yes sir hey it wasn't
00:53:34me i swear
00:53:35emily please you can do this i beg you i'm your uncle wait second thoughts already let me call the
00:53:44police myself they've turned me into jail once and now it's my turn understood do what she says no
00:53:54you bitch of a niece
00:54:00so golden group was your father's company why would your uncle kidnap nora
00:54:05when my father passed away my uncle just saw dollar signs and when i wouldn't sell he used nora to
00:54:12force
00:54:12my hand you should have told me and what about you you lied to me for seven years
00:54:21are you really the heir to the vance family yeah now that you know do you regret ever being with
00:54:26me
00:54:26why wouldn't you just tell me since when did money mean so much to you if it was about money
00:54:33i never
00:54:33would have fallen for you and yet you still left me for it why i didn't leave because i stopped
00:54:39loving
00:54:39you i left to protect you you were never the one in danger i was i was such an idiot
00:54:46you left me for
00:54:47my sake because of you i spent seven years in prison because of you nora lost her childhood
00:54:53what are you talking about you know what it doesn't matter anymore i thought leaving nora with you would
00:54:58give her a better life but this you've done so much worse when i get out of here i'm contacting
00:55:03a
00:55:03lawyer about custody i'm i'm done
00:55:07nora said you still kept our photos i know you love me you just won't admit it i loved you
00:55:12more than
00:55:13anyone besides our daughter but now i hate you
00:55:25trouble in paradise huh where's nora ah she's fine she's at home playing toys what the hell happened
00:55:30there emily left me for my sake she went to prison to protect me i've completely misunderstood her
00:55:36hold on maybe it has something to do with her uncle james remember he was always saying like
00:55:42she's just some kind of gold digger let's go find nora we'll discover the truth of what happened okay
00:55:55mommy
00:55:58where's daddy sweetheart if you had to choose to live with just mommy or daddy who would you choose
00:56:05mommy i don't want to choose i want to be with both of you always
00:56:12okay i promise sweetheart mommy and daddy will always be together okay
00:56:21nora she she's asleep come back later
00:56:26you told her we'd always be together i only said that to comfort her once i take the company back
00:56:33i'm leaving and i'm taking nora with me yes they got him james is in custody you guys want to
00:56:40see him one
00:57:09last time
00:57:11you thought when you hurt Nora when you held a knife to her I never laid a hand
00:57:16on her child abuse kidnapping I'm going to make sure you spend the rest of your
00:57:21life in here heartless witch I learned from the best seven years ago you sent
00:57:27me to prison yourself remember please
00:57:32I'll sign over all my shares I'll give you the chairman's seat
00:57:39whatever you want just get me out of here I don't need your help I'm going to
00:57:46take over my father's company on my own and I already have the shareholders to
00:57:50back with those old men answer to me you're a criminal now let's see who's on
00:57:56your side you evil woman I'll never forgive you this is only the beginning I'm going
00:58:07to find proof of what you did seven years ago and you you will never see the
00:58:11light of day again
00:58:15damn you
00:58:25William William I beg you I'll confess I'll do anything I'll sign anything over it just
00:58:32please don't let me rot in here talk tell me what happened seven years ago
00:58:39everything cooperate and I'll make you stay here a little bit comfortable
00:58:47okay okay I framed Emily I messed with company funds needed someone else to take the blame
00:59:00when Emily refused I I threatened her said that I'd kill you if you didn't take my place
00:59:10I swear I didn't know that you would advance air
00:59:17Emily went to prison to protect
00:59:24Emily you love me that much and I repaid you with nothing
00:59:29pain
00:59:34you were right Emily all of this started with my lies if I trusted you we'd be a family
00:59:41now
00:59:43this Nora wasn't actually physically harmed
00:59:47the charges might not stick
00:59:50he could walk
00:59:52get me the best legal team in the country
00:59:54I don't care what it costs
00:59:57he's not walking free
01:00:04I'm sorry Emily
01:00:05you carried all that pain alone
01:00:10I knew I'd find you here
01:00:18this is where we were happiest and where it all fell apart
01:00:24I know the truth now
01:00:33I wanted to tell you everything back then but before I had the chance you broke up with me
01:00:40maybe if I had the courage to speak up sooner you wouldn't have had to face all this on your
01:00:44own
01:00:47I was young and scared back then
01:00:50I thought pushing you away was the only way to protect you
01:00:56and I was too proud to look for you
01:00:58for years
01:01:02maybe if
01:01:03maybe if
01:01:03no more maybe ifs
01:01:05maybe if we'd trusted each other back then
01:01:07then we wouldn't have lost so much now
01:01:10Emily please
01:01:12one more chance
01:01:18this time I'll protect you
01:01:19both of you
01:01:23I've always loved you
01:01:28please
01:01:30forgive me
01:01:41I can't
01:01:42I can't forgive you
01:01:44I can't forgive myself for being so naive to everything back then
01:01:48you still love me
01:01:49why do you keep punishing yourself
01:01:51my gods
01:01:52there's so much I still have to fix
01:01:54it's about the company isn't it
01:01:55I can help
01:01:56advance group
01:01:58it's not about that
01:02:00my father started this company from nothing
01:02:02and I plan on saving it the exact same way
01:02:04on my own
01:02:05okay
01:02:06I've decided
01:02:13I'm going to sell my shares to you Emily
01:02:16but whether you become chairperson
01:02:18is up to the board
01:02:19I know
01:02:20before the meeting
01:02:21I'll show the company what I can do
01:02:25good luck Emily
01:02:27pleasure doing business with you
01:02:28as always
01:02:34mommy
01:02:35I miss you so much
01:02:37I missed you too sweetheart
01:02:45she's been begging to see you
01:02:47can we have dinner together?
01:02:49please
01:02:51it won't take long
01:02:54okay
01:02:55I'm hungry too
01:03:02I'm hungry too
01:03:03Cheers
01:03:07Grandpa
01:03:08can mommy move in with us
01:03:10then I can see her
01:03:11every morning
01:03:16oh
01:03:16sweetheart
01:03:17didn't you say grandma's cookies were the best?
01:03:19why don't you go get me one?
01:03:20Okay
01:03:21I'll help her find them
01:03:25I'm really sorry
01:03:26I only came because I didn't want to disappoint Nora
01:03:30We'd all love you to stay.
01:03:31We love having you.
01:03:34Emily, back then, I told William to hide who he was.
01:03:37I thought it would keep him safe.
01:03:39I didn't realize it would drive you apart.
01:03:41I hope you can forgive us.
01:03:43Mistakes happen.
01:03:44But now you have a beautiful daughter.
01:03:47Maybe you can start over.
01:03:48Look, none of this is anyone's fault.
01:03:50I mean, the only one dealing with the consequences of me and Nora.
01:03:55In order to move forward, I just need to make peace with the past.
01:03:58Then I'll wait.
01:04:00Because what I love about you most is that you never stop fighting.
01:04:07I'll be busy with the company for a while.
01:04:10Will you take good care of Nora?
01:04:13Of course.
01:04:15We'll take care of her.
01:04:16Well, thank you for dinner.
01:04:25She's still holding everything in.
01:04:28William, help her when you can.
01:04:30She's brilliant.
01:04:32She always has been.
01:04:33I just wanted to know that I believe in her.
01:04:49You don't have to follow me home every night.
01:04:54It's late.
01:04:55I just wanted to make sure you got home safe.
01:04:57Look, the board meeting is in three days.
01:05:00I'll find out if I'm a chairwoman, and then you'll have your answer.
01:05:03Whatever your answer is, I'm not going to give up on you.
01:05:12Maybe he really does deserve another chance.
01:05:24For the crime of kidnapping, the defendant is sentenced to five years in prison.
01:05:33To the next order of business.
01:05:36Now that the former chairperson is incarcerated, the position will go to the largest shareholder
01:05:44of the Rossi Group, Emily Rossi.
01:05:47All those in favour?
01:05:55Motion passed unanimously.
01:05:57Congratulations, Emily.
01:05:59You are now the new chairwoman of the Rossi Group.
01:06:06Dad, I did it.
01:06:08I saved your company.
01:06:13I knew you could do it.
01:06:15Gentlemen, if you are here about the acquisition, that contract has already been...
01:06:21Relax.
01:06:22It's not an acquisition.
01:06:24It's an investment company.
01:06:28Vance Group will invest $50 million to Rossi Group to help expand globally.
01:06:40Our new chairwoman is already bringing in a major new investment.
01:06:44Impressive.
01:06:45But if you're here just to buy my forgiveness, it's not for sale.
01:06:50I've always believed in your talent.
01:06:52And I'm not willing to miss any more opportunities with the business and with you.
01:06:58Well then.
01:06:59Look forward to working with you, Mr. Vance.
01:07:06And, um, how about dinner?
01:07:09No worries, but I ask.
01:07:11Sure.
01:07:12Tonight, then?
01:07:21So, where's Nora?
01:07:22She's at home.
01:07:27Tonight, is for us.
01:07:33Emily, I've spent the last seven years of my life regretting every single moment without you.
01:07:39If you'll let me, I'll spend the rest of my life making up for it.
01:07:45Marry me.
01:07:47I'm, I'm sorry, William.
01:07:49You still don't forgive me?
01:07:51It's not that.
01:07:52Seven years ago, I lost complete control of my life.
01:07:56And now I want to live for myself.
01:08:00So, Emily, I'd like you to have a look at this.
01:08:02Our analysis is showing us that the Nordic market is wide open at the moment.
01:08:08We could fully fund your expansion into the area, and you could manage both divisions at the same time remotely.
01:08:16They offered me a project in AI, something I'm passionate about, and I said yes.
01:08:22You're leaving.
01:08:23I am.
01:08:26Seven years ago, I went to prison for you, not knowing who you truly were, and I don't regret it.
01:08:33Now it's time to choose myself, and I'm not going to regret that either.
01:08:36I'll support you.
01:08:39And I'll wait for you.
01:08:42I'll be here for you when you come back.
01:08:59I'll be here for you when you come back.
01:09:18William!
01:09:19William!
01:09:20Wake up, Will!
01:09:22Emily!
01:09:23He flew to Europe to see you!
01:09:26Because he wanted to tell you how much he loved you, but he was so scared, and now he's dying!
01:09:31William!
01:09:31William, you idiot!
01:09:33I forgave you!
01:09:34I came back for a fresh start!
01:09:37Will!
01:09:38I'm so scared, man!
01:09:40Will, you have to wake up!
01:09:42You can't break up, promise!
01:09:43Will!
01:09:45Will!
01:09:49Is this a match?
01:09:51I heard everything.
01:09:54Do you really mean it, Mrs. Vance?
01:09:57You scared us.
01:09:59Emily, will you marry me?
01:10:03Yes.
01:10:04I have...
01:10:13Well, you guys are following.
01:10:18This has been a Patrick's case.
01:10:19Push us.
01:10:20I am going back on some...
01:10:20And we will but wait for you.endline,
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