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A dream job leads Vanessa back to Sebastian Armstrong—her campus crush, now powerful CEO. As merger troubles loom, forbidden passion threatens to overturn everything they’ve worked for
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00:00:03working under this much stress for a huge company it's all for your mom you
00:00:09nervous about your first day a little bit but I thank you for getting me the
00:00:14job of course it's been crazy the CEO Sebastian Armstrong is working a huge
00:00:20merger he could be a two-time billionaire by the end of this deal but isn't he
00:00:25already the richest man in the world the youngest just man I wonder if he
00:00:44remembers me from college you're going to have to sacrifice a lot of late nights
00:00:49and you're going to make enemies on your way to the top
00:01:04perfume was intoxicating I'm sorry um what was I saying oh my god what is that
00:01:15wretched smell oh maybe that's my perfume that's it it's god-awful
00:01:21deliveries go downstairs sweetie actually I am mr. Armstrong's new receptionist
00:01:26mmm I used to have that job back then they used to hire class I guess now
00:01:30they're willing to hire anyone off the street sorry to spit the truth bitch but
00:01:35you don't lost a minute here
00:01:43oops you should probably clean that up or I'll just tell them that you did it
00:01:51okay uh my job is to answer phone calls and keep mr. Sebastian's schedule
00:01:57it's good health insurance it'll take my mom's medical bills
00:02:07get out of my way loser shirt I told you but I lost a day here
00:02:18who is that that is Sebastian's wife his wife be careful around her she's a viper
00:02:28I don't know she's only with him for his money Sebastian Armstrong we're going out
00:02:33tonight
00:02:38Ruby I have already told you that I want a divorce and you need to sign these papers
00:02:54honey we're so good together our love burns white hot remember when we used to make love in the office
00:03:02executive shower mm-hmm Ruby we are over
00:03:08because you have made it abundantly clear that all you've ever been after is my money
00:03:13especially after I caught you stealing now I have a business meeting today with
00:03:18Robert Sanchez and it is the largest business deal that I have ever had well
00:03:22nobody denies Ruby Cromwell
00:03:27get up you need to get out okay I'm all sweaty for my workout I need to take a shower
00:03:32so go
00:03:33why don't I join I mean I've seen your six-pack abs before
00:03:41you need to go now
00:03:44fine
00:03:55hey thrift shop girl Sebastian needs to see you in his office head to the door that says executive
00:04:03yeah of course
00:04:10Ruby I thought I told you to I am so sorry
00:04:24I'm so sorry Mr. Sebastian Armstrong Mr. Armstrong
00:04:41I can't believe I just saw Mrs. Sebastian's arm strong I'm so embarrassed
00:04:54I'm so embarrassed
00:04:57here I'm eating a panini I made with a panini maker from a thrift store
00:05:09the terms of this merger are favorable to both sides which means we're not even close to getting a deal
00:05:15where should I set these down
00:05:17I don't care anywhere
00:05:24oh my god
00:05:26I am so sorry
00:05:28get out of here
00:05:29you're fired clear out your desk
00:05:33you can't talk to your employee like that
00:05:35I don't tell you how to run your company
00:05:37she could sue you for wrongful termination
00:05:39we can't do a merger with a company like that
00:05:42come to your senses
00:05:45uh I'm sorry have we met before
00:05:48not funny
00:05:49look why don't we start over
00:05:51I'm Sebastian Armstrong
00:05:52would you like a job at my multi-billion dollar company
00:05:54I don't think so
00:05:57what
00:05:57oh well I don't want to work for a boss that's an asshole
00:06:02he doesn't even know how to apologize
00:06:05no one's ever talked to me that way
00:06:09that takes guts
00:06:11and I like that
00:06:13we need people like you at this company that stand up for themselves
00:06:17well I'm sorry if I'm overly honest
00:06:20I'm just tired of eating my grilled cheese panini in the bathroom
00:06:25wow I haven't laughed like that in a long time
00:06:27I needed that
00:06:29I'm sorry that I snapped like that in the office
00:06:32this merger's just been beyond stressful
00:06:36will you accept my humblest apologies
00:06:43of course
00:06:45and I'm sorry for spilling coffee
00:06:49on your very
00:06:52expensive shirt
00:06:54looks like we're both in need of some new digs
00:06:57tell you what
00:06:58why don't you go down to Latour Boutique
00:07:01and get yourself a new outfit
00:07:02I can't afford Latour Boutique
00:07:05you can with this
00:07:06no I can't take that
00:07:11I insist
00:07:11go down get yourself a new outfit
00:07:13and come back tomorrow ready to work
00:07:25anyway that was just the worst date
00:07:29did you know when I was in college Sebastian came to my school and gave a young entrepreneur lecture
00:07:39it was so charming
00:07:42and knowledgeable
00:07:44uh oh
00:07:45uh oh
00:07:46yeah I think you might be in love
00:07:51whatever
00:07:53seriously you should ride his baloney pony
00:07:56might land you that big promotion
00:07:58I am not the ruthless type
00:08:01plus I don't think he'd be into it
00:08:03man at his level's always into that
00:08:05I think he's different
00:08:07men are all the same
00:08:08oh coming from someone who swipes right on everyone
00:08:13all right all right
00:08:18hello
00:08:22what do you mean
00:08:25okay
00:08:27I'll be there
00:08:29everything okay
00:08:31no my mom has cancer
00:08:35I'm so sorry
00:08:36thank you
00:08:37she's doing better
00:08:39and has one treatment to go
00:08:41but
00:08:41it is expensive
00:08:44that's why I really need to keep this job
00:08:47thank you
00:08:48of course
00:08:56hi
00:08:56how dare you serve me with divorce papers in public
00:08:59you embarrass me in front of all the ladies at the salon
00:09:03oh god
00:09:04I thought we were gonna work this out
00:09:06we're not gonna work this out
00:09:08just sign the papers
00:09:09no
00:09:10I want to go over every single line of this
00:09:13my mother gave us that chandelier in the rumpus room
00:09:15it's mine
00:09:16that's fine
00:09:17what else
00:09:19there's a lot else
00:09:22god
00:09:24Vanessa
00:09:24can you please move my 12 o'clock appointment to the end of the day
00:09:27and also can you bring us some lunch
00:09:29thank you
00:09:30yes Sebastian
00:09:31I mean Mr. Sebastian
00:09:33I mean Mr. Armstrong
00:09:38getting real chummy with the help
00:09:43she works for me
00:09:44oh does she
00:09:46remember when
00:09:47these used to work for you
00:09:51can we just keep this professional please
00:09:53I used to be your receptionist
00:09:55don't think this too big whore can come in and replace me
00:09:58I'm class elegant
00:09:59she's homeless
00:10:00here you are sir
00:10:02thank you Vanessa
00:10:06thank you receptionist girl
00:10:08that'll be all
00:10:12oopsies
00:10:13can you get that
00:10:16sure
00:10:26oh my gosh
00:10:28I'm sorry
00:10:29I'm such a klutz
00:10:35sit down
00:10:37we're gonna go over every single line of this and you know what we're actually gonna add
00:10:40some clauses there
00:10:41I'd like a house in the hamptons
00:10:43I want a new cappuccino machine
00:10:44I want a cashmere sweater
00:10:46we are going in on this
00:10:48or I'm not signing
00:10:50okay
00:10:50have her bring a new plate in
00:10:57hey
00:10:57I'm sorry ego
00:11:00I just wanted to apologize
00:11:02for Ruby's clumsiness
00:11:04you know divorces can be hard
00:11:06I needed to get the strike cleaned anyway
00:11:08oh you should put that on the company account
00:11:11and I want to let you know that you're doing a really good job here
00:11:15thank you Mr. Armstrong
00:11:16yeah of course
00:11:20I think I know where I know you from
00:11:24you do?
00:11:25yes
00:11:25VauTech
00:11:26I gave a lecture there a couple years ago
00:11:28I can't believe you remember that
00:11:30yeah
00:11:31Chantelle perfume number five
00:11:33is that it?
00:11:35you know I thought about finding you after that lecture
00:11:37and going to the dorms and banging on some doors
00:11:41well I wish you did
00:11:42but it might have been frowned upon
00:11:45you being a lecturer
00:11:48maybe some sort of power imbalance
00:11:50yeah I don't think the university would have appreciated
00:11:54me taking advantage of my position
00:11:57interesting
00:11:59I always thought you took risks
00:12:05hey boss
00:12:07congrats on the merger
00:12:08thank you
00:12:09thank you
00:12:09yeah I couldn't have done it with everybody in this room
00:12:11but uh
00:12:12it's not over yet
00:12:13but we'll get there soon
00:12:14thank you
00:12:15thank you
00:12:198pm tonight
00:12:29he wants me to meet him at the fanciest hotel in the city?
00:12:33thank you
00:12:55thank you
00:13:01I'm not ready
00:13:25Wow, that dress fits you perfectly.
00:13:29How did you know my size?
00:13:32My grandfather used to work at a carnival.
00:13:34I could guess your weight too, but I'd rather just buy a dress for you.
00:13:41This room must have cost a fortune.
00:13:43Yeah, they tend to comp the room when you own the hotel.
00:13:53I'm used to my wine coming in a box.
00:13:57You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:14:00No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:14:08I'll see you next time.
00:14:09I'll see you next time.
00:14:14I'll see you next time.
00:14:37Bye.
00:14:40Bye.
00:14:41Bye.
00:14:42Bye.
00:14:45Bye.
00:15:47Oh gosh, this has been such a whirlwind.
00:15:51I am falling so hard.
00:15:53Just be careful, honey.
00:15:57I know.
00:15:58I'm trying to take it slow.
00:16:01I mean, that merger is heating up.
00:16:03All the stockholders in the company have their eye on him right now.
00:16:05They might be looking to make it a hostile takeover.
00:16:08You're the only person I've told.
00:16:10We both decided to be discreet.
00:16:12The last thing he needs is media attention.
00:16:14It's also the last thing you need with your mom.
00:16:17How is Teresa doing?
00:16:18Better.
00:16:19They say she has one more treatment and hopefully she'll be in remission.
00:16:22That's great news.
00:16:25I really need to keep this job.
00:16:32Are you just going to stand there or are we going to get to work?
00:16:35Do you have any idea what you're doing?
00:16:37We're getting so close to finalizing this merger.
00:16:40Of course I know what I'm doing with you.
00:16:59Are you just fine, homie?
00:17:02Not me.
00:17:05But somebody is.
00:17:07Those came across my desk earlier today.
00:17:10And I had to pay a pretty good penny to keep them out of the press.
00:17:14I'm not a married man.
00:17:15I can date somebody.
00:17:17Your divorce with Ruby isn't final.
00:17:19She won't sign the papers, Robert.
00:17:21Any way you cut it, Sebastian, it can be a problem.
00:17:24The board is wary of getting into business with another billionaire playboy.
00:17:29They like stability.
00:17:31Especially after that one in Gotham went rogue.
00:17:34Maybe it would help to be a happily married man.
00:17:39I don't think that exists.
00:17:41I got news for you, pal.
00:17:43It does.
00:17:4535 years.
00:17:52I wish I could tell the world how I feel about her.
00:17:56But the world finding out about us during my divorce would hurt the merger.
00:18:03We are playing with fire.
00:18:05But I care about him so much, I just can't jeopardize anything.
00:18:17Well, well, well.
00:18:19What do we have here?
00:18:22Excuse me?
00:18:23I'm Lombardi.
00:18:24Bruno Lombardi.
00:18:26Hi, I'm Vanessa, Mr. Armstrong's new assistant.
00:18:30We have so much in common.
00:18:31I'm also new at Armstrong Enterprises.
00:18:34I'm here to dictate the merger.
00:18:36But why talk about work while at work when we can talk about play while we play?
00:18:40What?
00:18:41Happy hour.
00:18:42Teenies only.
00:18:44Teenies?
00:18:46Martinies.
00:18:46Teenies to bikinis.
00:18:50Oh, that's funny.
00:18:52Yeah.
00:18:53What'd you say we get out of these wet clothes and into a dry martini?
00:19:00Are all your pickup lines martini-based?
00:19:03Yeah.
00:19:04Ugh.
00:19:07We need to talk.
00:19:10Ruby, I didn't see you on my schedule.
00:19:13Oh, okay.
00:19:13I'm pretty sure I don't need to be on your schedule because I'm your wife.
00:19:17Ex-wife.
00:19:19What do you need?
00:19:20What's the problem?
00:19:21I'm still unhappy with the divorce terms.
00:19:24How can you be unhappy?
00:19:25It's fair.
00:19:26I paid you more than half.
00:19:28I still want you.
00:19:31No baby voice, Ruby.
00:19:33Okay, we're through.
00:19:35Fine.
00:19:36Clearly you don't want me anymore.
00:19:38But I do know that you want me to sign before the merger.
00:19:40The merger has nothing to do with you.
00:19:43What if I wanted to have something to do with me?
00:19:45You are entitled to none of that.
00:19:47We'll see about that.
00:19:49You need to get out of here before I call security.
00:19:52You wouldn't dare.
00:19:58You need to go.
00:19:59Come on, out the door.
00:20:09Hey there.
00:20:10Hey, sorry.
00:20:11I'm wiped.
00:20:13I know that you overheard Ruby yelling at me.
00:20:16It's none of my business.
00:20:18It's over between her and I.
00:20:20She does not think so.
00:20:24So, would you like to have dinner with me?
00:20:27I'm not really hungry.
00:20:30You sure about that?
00:20:35I don't think it's a good idea.
00:20:37Look, I know that we've both been under a lot of stress.
00:20:40We can just keep it simple.
00:20:42Have some good food.
00:20:43Take our mind off things.
00:20:45No pressure.
00:20:45He's right.
00:20:46We're both under a lot of stress.
00:20:48But I can't put my stress on him.
00:20:50So, dinner?
00:20:52Keep it simple.
00:20:53Keep it simple.
00:21:05This is simple.
00:21:08You're worth it.
00:21:12I'm worried about the merger.
00:21:17You too.
00:21:18I'm not worried about you closing it.
00:21:21I'm worried about us.
00:21:22Look, it's almost a done deal.
00:21:25All eyes are on you.
00:21:27With this and your divorce, don't you worry that this will make the company think you're unfit?
00:21:31Unfit for what?
00:21:32The merger is just money.
00:21:34And I have money.
00:21:35But I don't have love.
00:21:39And I want to be with you.
00:21:44I don't know.
00:21:47Why are you so hesitant?
00:21:48I don't know if I can tell him.
00:21:52What's going on?
00:21:54My mom is...
00:21:57Cancer.
00:21:59She has cancer.
00:22:00And I just need to focus on work right now because her bills are mounting up.
00:22:04You know I can take care of that for you.
00:22:06No, Sebastian, that's not why I'm telling you.
00:22:09I don't want your charity.
00:22:11My mom always taught me to earn everything I get.
00:22:16Well, she sounds like a strong woman.
00:22:19She's the strongest woman I know.
00:22:21I admire you.
00:22:22I don't need to be admired.
00:22:24I need to be understood.
00:22:27Understood.
00:22:30I think we should slow down a little.
00:22:33What are you talking about?
00:22:35Maybe just be friends.
00:22:38I don't think I could just be friends with you.
00:22:41I don't think I can be anything more.
00:22:55I see you.
00:22:57What?
00:22:58I see you.
00:22:59You're a rising star of this company.
00:23:02I am just trying to work here.
00:23:04I don't need any distractions.
00:23:06Let me guess.
00:23:07Your job's a joke.
00:23:08You're broke.
00:23:08Your love life's DOA.
00:23:10It's like you're always stuck in second gear.
00:23:14It hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year.
00:23:22No.
00:23:24Babe, come on.
00:23:29Release the attention.
00:23:35Maybe this is for the better.
00:23:37I have to get Sebastian to end this.
00:23:39This is the only way.
00:23:41Uh, yeah.
00:23:43That's the spot.
00:23:45That's what I'm talking about, girl.
00:23:56Oh, sorry, Mr. Sebastian.
00:23:59Hey, Sebastian, don't worry.
00:24:01We're off the clock.
00:24:07This is hot.
00:24:09Don't ever touch me again.
00:24:17Play hot again?
00:24:18I like that.
00:24:20Brew no likey.
00:24:24You big stud.
00:24:25You got this.
00:24:26She's yours.
00:24:28Two can play this game.
00:24:30I'll be there for you.
00:24:38Hey, I'm sorry about...
00:24:40There's nothing to be sorry about.
00:24:42We're both adults.
00:24:43You don't owe me anything.
00:24:45He was just being...
00:24:47I don't care about him.
00:24:49I just...
00:24:50I don't know.
00:24:51I thought that you were different.
00:24:52I...
00:24:53I have to let this happen.
00:24:55You know what?
00:24:56I think you're right.
00:24:57I think that we should just be friends.
00:25:01No.
00:25:03More like work colleagues.
00:25:07Because I had hoped that we were going to build something together.
00:25:11But my life, my business wasn't built off hope.
00:25:14It was built off hard work.
00:25:16No, and I was blinded by what I thought was such an amazing person.
00:25:22But the reality is you're just like everyone else.
00:25:27You're just after my money.
00:25:38How about we finish where we started?
00:25:40Get off.
00:25:40What about all that break room talk?
00:25:42I thought I told you never touch me again.
00:25:44Let's pretend I didn't hear that.
00:25:46Get off me, Bruno.
00:25:48I'm not interested.
00:25:49Don't be that interested.
00:25:57You'll regret this.
00:26:04Tell me everything.
00:26:07It was terrible what I did.
00:26:09But this merger was so important to Sebastian.
00:26:11I couldn't risk losing it for him.
00:26:13You were never going to lose it for him.
00:26:15I can't be a distraction to him.
00:26:17Maybe he needs a distraction.
00:26:20What did you do?
00:26:23I almost kissed Bruno.
00:26:26The aggressive guy?
00:26:27He only did it to make Sebastian forget about me so he could think about the merger.
00:26:32I hope you know what you're doing.
00:26:37I wish we had met in college.
00:26:41Things would be so different.
00:26:47Kate, I don't know how to fix this.
00:26:49Girl, you can't fix being in love.
00:26:55What do you think Sebastian's doing right now?
00:27:03What is wrong with you?
00:27:05I mean, you have everything.
00:27:07And even after this merger, you'll have even more.
00:27:10You can have any woman you desire.
00:27:15Boy, don't ask I am humble.
00:27:22You'd give it all up and be with her, wouldn't you?
00:27:27Well, if you love her, then you should just go to her.
00:27:34What do you have to drink in this dump?
00:27:36Ruby.
00:27:37What are you doing here?
00:27:38Come in.
00:27:39I'm sorry.
00:27:40I was a cranky bitch earlier.
00:27:41What are you doing here?
00:27:43Well, things got a little heated earlier.
00:27:45And I thought I should come make amends.
00:27:50Is it me?
00:27:52Well, is it hot in here?
00:28:18I've missed you.
00:28:19We were so good together.
00:28:35Let me take you to the bedroom.
00:28:43No, no, no.
00:28:44Hey, I'm sorry.
00:28:44I can't do this.
00:28:48Look, we had something in the past, Ruby.
00:28:52Yeah, just put this on.
00:28:55Is this about that bitch?
00:28:58Don't call her that.
00:29:00You'll regret this, Sebastian Armstrong?
00:29:22Hey, hey, get off of me!
00:29:27Hey, hey, hey, are you okay?
00:29:28What is that?
00:29:33You must have dropped it.
00:29:37Oh my God, somebody's been spying on us.
00:29:47Thanks for the statement, ma'am.
00:29:49We'll keep an eye out for the perp.
00:29:51In the meantime, try to get some rest.
00:29:54Good night.
00:30:01Yeah, of course.
00:30:04How did you know where I lived?
00:30:07I looked your address up at work.
00:30:10I was coming over to apologize.
00:30:12About what?
00:30:14Look, I was a jerk earlier, and I overreacted.
00:30:17It's okay.
00:30:19Vanessa.
00:30:22People in my position have a very hard time with dating.
00:30:25Everyone only seems to want one thing from me,
00:30:27and that's why I have to be protective.
00:30:29I've been blinded by love before.
00:30:32Ruby?
00:30:33That obvious, huh?
00:30:35She's, um...
00:30:36Bitch?
00:30:38Yeah.
00:30:39And she also could put this hold on people.
00:30:42And I didn't realize it till much later
00:30:44that she's just a gold digger.
00:30:47And she never loved me.
00:30:48She only loved my bank account.
00:30:50And that's why I tend to be defensive.
00:30:54Sebastian, maybe it's just not the right time for us.
00:30:57You have this merger.
00:30:59I don't want you to lose sight of it.
00:31:03And you have your mother.
00:31:06How's she doing?
00:31:07She has her last treatment coming up,
00:31:10so we're hopeful.
00:31:12Yeah.
00:31:14She knows that I put off my career goals
00:31:16to take care of her.
00:31:18And she carries that guilt.
00:31:22The other day, she said that sometimes
00:31:24she wished she had died.
00:31:28So I could live.
00:31:31She's a strong woman, just like you.
00:31:33Look, I appreciate your generosity.
00:31:35But as of now,
00:31:37all I'm asking is that we remain
00:31:39boss
00:31:40and secretary.
00:31:44Deal?
00:31:48Deal.
00:31:51Under one condition.
00:31:52What is it?
00:31:56You replace this.
00:32:00Sure.
00:32:01You still have my black Amex card?
00:32:03I never used it.
00:32:05Okay.
00:32:05Well, you need to go down to
00:32:06La Tour Boutique
00:32:07and get yourself another cocktail dress.
00:32:10I'm not going to do that.
00:32:13Well, you need to
00:32:14because I need you to attend a dinner with me.
00:32:18No dates.
00:32:19No, no, it's not a date.
00:32:20Personal assistant.
00:32:22Strictly business.
00:32:23You feed me the names of people
00:32:25that I should know.
00:32:26It's boring, but the food is good.
00:32:29So what do you say?
00:32:31Deal?
00:32:32That's my one condition.
00:32:33You really are a good negotiator.
00:32:41You should probably go.
00:32:45Okay.
00:32:54Can I help you?
00:32:55Yes, yes.
00:32:57I am looking for a dress.
00:32:58Looks like you need a whole new wardrobe.
00:33:00Oh.
00:33:02Probably.
00:33:03Sorry, we don't have anything
00:33:05in the Hobo Casual collection.
00:33:07Oh, I know.
00:33:08I know.
00:33:08I don't usually shop at places like this.
00:33:11But I actually walk by here all the time
00:33:13and stare at that dress in the window.
00:33:15Not to cut you off.
00:33:16I'm pretty busy here.
00:33:17And we only serve to high-end clients.
00:33:22Okay.
00:33:26Maybe I'm in the wrong store.
00:33:27Maybe you are.
00:33:29I should probably go.
00:33:30You should.
00:33:34No, wait just a minute.
00:33:35What is going on here?
00:33:36I don't belong here.
00:33:37Of course you do.
00:33:38Mr. Sebastian Armstrong, welcome.
00:33:40You weren't very welcoming to my friend here.
00:33:42I didn't know she was...
00:33:43That shouldn't matter.
00:33:44You don't have to do this.
00:33:46Yes, I do.
00:33:47You should treat everyone who walks through that door
00:33:49with respect.
00:33:50I'm so sorry, Mr. Armstrong.
00:33:53I'm really sorry.
00:33:54My boyfriend just dumped me
00:33:56and I'm in a terrible mood.
00:33:57It's okay.
00:33:58I actually have those same sneakers
00:34:00that you're wearing.
00:34:01I love them.
00:34:02Also that dress in the window,
00:34:03I love it too.
00:34:04But I'm jealous because I know
00:34:06it'll look way better on you.
00:34:08Plus I have at least food.
00:34:09I'm oversharing.
00:34:11Just wrap up the dress.
00:34:12We have a big event to attend to tonight.
00:34:33Sorry, I know that this is a lot.
00:34:35I don't want to let you down.
00:34:37You won't.
00:34:38Just stick with me.
00:34:39I have some cocktail hour negotiating.
00:34:45Oh, God.
00:34:47I didn't realize they let trash in here.
00:34:49Ruby, this isn't the time or the place.
00:34:51Sebastian, you haven't answered any of my phone calls.
00:34:54Our divorce terms are unacceptable.
00:34:55Sorry, Mr. Cromwell,
00:34:57that Sebastian is about to give you a speech.
00:34:58I'm sorry.
00:34:59Who the fuck are you?
00:35:01This is a conversation between my husband and I.
00:35:05You mean your ex-husband.
00:35:11Oh!
00:35:14Oh, no.
00:35:16I'm so sorry.
00:35:17I'm such a klutz.
00:35:22And now, ladies and gentlemen,
00:35:25may we present Mr. Sebastian Armstrong.
00:35:32I think it's about time we got legal involved
00:35:34to talk about these terms and details.
00:35:36Before it goes to legal,
00:35:37should I have my guys look at it?
00:35:39Your guys.
00:35:41Just keep taking notes.
00:35:43You're new here,
00:35:44so maybe you can learn a thing or two about negotiating.
00:35:46Pretty sure I could teach you a thing or two.
00:35:54Thank you, Vanessa.
00:35:57Let me know if you need anything else.
00:35:59I need some of that.
00:36:01Damn, she's hot.
00:36:03Nothing wrong with dipping the pen in the company ink.
00:36:06Am I right, boys?
00:36:08I didn't know that you two were an item.
00:36:10There's a lot you don't know about me, Seb.
00:36:12It's Mr. Armstrong.
00:36:14Oh, so formal.
00:36:16This company needed a little joke like me.
00:36:20Guys, this isn't a pissing contest.
00:36:22Yeah, I know.
00:36:24Because I already got the prize.
00:36:26So, you are dating.
00:36:28I mean, if you call getting freaky
00:36:30in a two-star hotel dating.
00:36:32Come on, keep it classy.
00:36:35You won't be doing anything classy tonight.
00:36:38Respect the workplace.
00:36:40And you chill.
00:36:42You ain't got money like us.
00:36:44Cheap sluts like Vanessa are a dime a dozen.
00:36:47Oh!
00:36:49Stop.
00:36:50Stop!
00:36:53You're done!
00:36:54Get out of here.
00:36:54Pack your shit up.
00:36:55We don't do sexual harassment at this company.
00:36:58Okay, big boss man.
00:37:00I'll leave.
00:37:01But you're gonna regret this.
00:37:03You have no idea who I am
00:37:05and what I'm capable of.
00:37:07Just leave, son.
00:37:08It's over.
00:37:12Don't worry, Sebastian.
00:37:14I got your back.
00:37:16Back in my day,
00:37:17guys like him would have gotten it much worse.
00:37:20This won't affect our negotiations at all.
00:37:23It's good to be rid of the bad energy in the room.
00:37:30Oh, my God.
00:37:39Vanessa, what's wrong?
00:37:40Someone vandalized my car.
00:37:42What?
00:37:42Are you okay?
00:37:49Stop.
00:37:50There.
00:37:56I can't see their faces.
00:37:58They're wearing masks.
00:37:59The timestamp says it's from this afternoon,
00:38:01so it can't be...
00:38:02Bruno.
00:38:05He was in my office at that time.
00:38:08I'll send this to the authorities.
00:38:10I'm scared.
00:38:15I'm scared.
00:38:15I'll send you back to you.
00:38:21Oh, there's my sweet daughter.
00:38:23Hi, Doc.
00:38:24How's my mom doing?
00:38:25Hi, Vanessa.
00:38:27Your mother is doing exceptionally well.
00:38:29We couldn't be happier with her results.
00:38:31And as you know,
00:38:32the entire staff loves her.
00:38:34Oh, just trying to make the best of it.
00:38:36Hopefully this will be her last treatment
00:38:38and send her cancer into remission.
00:38:41The only sad thing is
00:38:42Ms. Porter won't be brightening up
00:38:43our oncology ward anymore.
00:38:45Stop.
00:38:47I'll leave you to.
00:38:52How are you, honey?
00:38:53I'm good.
00:38:54Work's really busy.
00:38:55Well, you always manage
00:38:57to keep a handle on everything.
00:38:58I just can't wait to get out of here.
00:39:01Food sucks.
00:39:03Are you okay?
00:39:04You seem a bit destructed.
00:39:06I have to tell you something, Mom.
00:39:08I don't want you to worry.
00:39:10Well, I'm going to worry
00:39:11whether you tell me or not.
00:39:13I think I have a stalker.
00:39:15What?
00:39:16Someone vandalized my car.
00:39:17They wrote a bad word.
00:39:19A magic marker.
00:39:20Well, maybe some vinegar or something
00:39:22wouldn't help get rid of.
00:39:23I know, Mom.
00:39:24I think it was somehow
00:39:26connected to this guy at work.
00:39:27This guy at work, Bruno Lombardi.
00:39:29He has been all over me
00:39:31and is starting to worry me out.
00:39:33You said Bruno Lombardi?
00:39:35John Lombardi's son?
00:39:40John Lombardi runs a crime family.
00:39:42Yes.
00:39:43And Bruno is quote-unquote
00:39:45heir to that throne.
00:39:48A crime family?
00:39:50Yeah.
00:39:51Your uncle had some running
00:39:52with them years ago.
00:39:53They're thugs.
00:39:55And if Bruno is anything like his father,
00:39:57you want to be swiping left,
00:39:58like the kids say.
00:40:00I think he got fired today.
00:40:01What if he blames me for everything?
00:40:03Kids today,
00:40:04they always want to blame somebody else
00:40:05for their issues.
00:40:06They can't take responsibility.
00:40:08They're not my baby girl.
00:40:12The Lombardi crime family
00:40:14accused of racketeering drugs,
00:40:16human trafficking?
00:40:18Apparently, he's still running
00:40:20the crime family from prison.
00:40:22And he's grooming Bruno to take over.
00:40:25They've got some troubles going on,
00:40:27so honey, please be careful.
00:40:29I have to warn Sebastian.
00:40:32I have to go, Mom.
00:40:33I love you.
00:40:34I love you.
00:40:52You need a replacement
00:40:54for the whoremobile.
00:40:55No, I can't accept this.
00:40:57You have to.
00:40:59I really can't.
00:41:00Then why not?
00:41:02Sebastian,
00:41:04I'm worried.
00:41:06I found out that Bruno
00:41:08has ties to the mafia.
00:41:10No, our HR fully vetted him.
00:41:12I'm sure there's ways of skirting that.
00:41:14Word is he's being groomed
00:41:16to become head of the crime family.
00:41:18Then why would he want a job here?
00:41:19I don't know.
00:41:20He could be dangerous.
00:41:21Look, you don't need to worry
00:41:23about that anymore
00:41:23because I fired him.
00:41:26That's why I'm worried.
00:41:28Look, I have the best security
00:41:30that money can buy.
00:41:32We don't need to be intimidated
00:41:33by people like Bruno.
00:41:36We need to focus on
00:41:37the good that we can do.
00:41:39And speaking of,
00:41:39I have a charity event
00:41:41that I'd like you to
00:41:42help me out with tonight.
00:41:44Charity?
00:41:45Yes, for cancer research.
00:41:46Oh.
00:41:47I would love to.
00:41:49Hmm?
00:41:49But I don't know.
00:41:51Look, somebody just dropped out
00:41:52last minute.
00:41:53You'd be doing me
00:41:53a big, big favor.
00:41:54It's at the Biltmore Ballroom,
00:41:566 p.m. tonight.
00:42:00One condition.
00:42:02Okay.
00:42:03What?
00:42:07You take the car back.
00:42:11Fine.
00:42:13See you tonight.
00:42:18Damn.
00:42:19He is a good negotiator.
00:42:33You must be the new model.
00:42:36You're on stage in five.
00:42:37On stage?
00:42:39What is this?
00:42:40This is a charity auction.
00:42:41People are going to bid on you for dates.
00:42:44No, no, no, no.
00:42:45I can't do this.
00:42:46Are you kidding?
00:42:46This is going to be fun.
00:42:48And it's for a good cause, girl.
00:42:50You wouldn't mind a man bidding on me
00:42:51for a change.
00:42:52Yeah.
00:42:55Going what?
00:42:56Going twice.
00:42:58And she is sold to that gentleman
00:43:00over there for $500,000
00:43:02for a special date.
00:43:04And this is a new charity record for us.
00:43:06Thank you for your generosity, sir.
00:43:10Oh.
00:43:13What you lucky here.
00:43:14I guess they let anyone
00:43:16into these charity events,
00:43:17don't they?
00:43:18Next on stage,
00:43:20please welcome
00:43:21Vanessa Porter.
00:43:25I just sold for $500,000.
00:43:27Set a new charity record.
00:43:29That crowd?
00:43:30It's going to eat you up.
00:43:31And remember, ladies and gents,
00:43:33your bids will be going towards
00:43:35a very special cause,
00:43:37Cancer Research Labs.
00:43:39Standing next to me
00:43:40is our beautiful last model,
00:43:42Vanessa Porter.
00:43:43The lucky winner will be taking
00:43:45this lovely lady on a date
00:43:46and just dinner.
00:43:48No funny business.
00:43:49Okay?
00:43:49I'm talking to you,
00:43:50Mr. Rolstein.
00:43:51Mm-hmm.
00:43:52The bidding will start
00:43:53at $300,000.
00:43:56$500,000.
00:43:58$500,000.
00:43:59$600,000.
00:44:01Great.
00:44:02We have $600,000 over there.
00:44:04$700,000.
00:44:06We got $700,000 over here.
00:44:08$800,000.
00:44:10$800,000.
00:44:11$1 million.
00:44:17$1 million.
00:44:19Sir, wow, what an amazing finale.
00:44:23Any other bids?
00:44:24Going once?
00:44:26Going twice?
00:44:28And sold to that gentleman
00:44:31over there for $1 million.
00:44:33What an amazing finale.
00:44:35Beating the previous record of...
00:44:38What's her name?
00:44:39Um, anyway, sir, please come up
00:44:42and claim your prize.
00:44:44This is going to be fun.
00:44:50You cannot go out on that date.
00:44:52It could be dangerous.
00:44:53I don't have a choice.
00:44:55You always have a choice.
00:44:57It's in the next room.
00:44:58It's in a controlled space.
00:45:00Why are you doing this?
00:45:01Because he wants me to back out.
00:45:03He wants to make you look bad.
00:45:06I'm doing this for the charity.
00:45:08It's just dinner in public.
00:45:09It'll be fine.
00:45:12Okay.
00:45:12I trust you.
00:45:15I also want to see what Bruno's up to.
00:45:18What's his game plan?
00:45:24You know, for a winning bet of $1 million,
00:45:26you'd think they'd serve at a hooch.
00:45:29I'd rather be home,
00:45:31drinking my wine from a box.
00:45:33We have so much in common.
00:45:36I'd rather be at your home, too.
00:45:38What do you want from me?
00:45:40What are you talking about, baby?
00:45:42I just want to get to know you.
00:45:44Oh, I have been very clear.
00:45:47I am not interested.
00:45:51Don't you know who I am?
00:45:52Oh, I know who you think you are.
00:45:56I paid a lot of money for this date.
00:45:59I mean, Casino,
00:46:00I can make things very difficult
00:46:01for you and your little boyfriend.
00:46:08You know,
00:46:10this wine ain't that bad.
00:46:17Where are you going?
00:46:19The date ain't over yet, sweetheart.
00:46:21Can a girl use the restroom?
00:46:34Stop playing games, babe.
00:46:36We know what that $1 million bought me.
00:46:43I'm good, everybody.
00:46:45I'm good.
00:46:50Oh.
00:47:00Knock, knock.
00:47:01Hey, how was the date?
00:47:04And, um,
00:47:05who was this from?
00:47:06Uh, from Bruno,
00:47:07with all my love.
00:47:08Thanks for the magical night.
00:47:10Well, I guess that answers that.
00:47:11No, Sebastian,
00:47:12that's,
00:47:12it wasn't...
00:47:13No, no, it's fine.
00:47:14I'm,
00:47:14I have some work I need to be doing now.
00:47:26I'm just throwing this out there,
00:47:28but
00:47:28I think I'm entitled
00:47:30to more like
00:47:3265%.
00:47:33Yeah, yeah,
00:47:34that sounds fine.
00:47:35Fine?
00:47:36Sebastian,
00:47:36that's robbery.
00:47:37Your head isn't in the game.
00:47:39We need to wrap this up
00:47:41so we can send it before Congress
00:47:43and push this merger through soon.
00:47:45A good negotiation
00:47:46is where both parties
00:47:48walk away equally unhappy.
00:47:50And right now,
00:47:51Sebastian,
00:47:53I'm very happy.
00:47:59That's it, Sebastian.
00:48:01I'm done.
00:48:02It's over.
00:48:05Wait, what do you mean
00:48:06that it's over?
00:48:07We need a break.
00:48:08Listen,
00:48:08why don't we take
00:48:09a long weekend?
00:48:10You can go home
00:48:11and refocus on this merger
00:48:13and I can spend some time
00:48:15with my grandkids.
00:48:16We've spent every day
00:48:18at this damn office.
00:48:19We can come back on Tuesday
00:48:21and wrap this thing up.
00:48:24Okay.
00:48:25Yeah, yeah,
00:48:26that's a good idea.
00:48:27Let me...
00:48:29Everyone,
00:48:30listen up.
00:48:31Everyone can have all
00:48:32for the week
00:48:32with pay.
00:48:42So,
00:48:43do you have any plans
00:48:44for the weekend?
00:48:45How would I?
00:48:45I just found out
00:48:46I have the week off.
00:48:47Well, I'd like to take you
00:48:48to dinner.
00:48:49Sebastian, I...
00:48:51I can't.
00:48:52But thank you.
00:48:54My mom's still in the hospital
00:48:55so I have to go visit her.
00:48:56Well, maybe she'd like
00:48:57a box of chocolates.
00:48:59Yeah,
00:48:59maybe she would.
00:49:05Can I come in?
00:49:09She's fine.
00:49:10I'd love to have a drink,
00:49:11but I can't.
00:49:12Well, no one offered you one.
00:49:13I can't because I'm pregnant.
00:49:18You're pregnant.
00:49:19I don't know how to tell you
00:49:20this, Sebastian,
00:49:21but you're the father.
00:49:24That's impossible.
00:49:25We broke up three months ago.
00:49:31Can't you tell?
00:49:32I'm three months pregnant.
00:49:34No, no, no.
00:49:35I can't be the father.
00:49:36Okay.
00:49:37Well, I have a paternity test,
00:49:38an ultrasound that's a different.
00:49:42Right there.
00:49:58Well, if this is true,
00:49:59then I'm not the type of man
00:50:00that runs from his responsibilities.
00:50:03That's what I love about you.
00:50:05You're so responsible.
00:50:08You need to go.
00:50:10I need time to think, Ruby.
00:50:12I'll leave that there for you.
00:50:23I don't know how I'm going to tell Vanessa,
00:50:25but I have to be honest with her.
00:50:27I think we got them.
00:50:31I hope so.
00:50:33You riding whore on her car did nothing,
00:50:35and me leaving those photos that I took
00:50:37when I broke into her house
00:50:38also didn't work.
00:50:38Okay, well, I'm still out too grand
00:50:40for a fake paternity test.
00:50:42I really thought Sebastian hitting me
00:50:44would ruin this merger.
00:50:46Okay, I still want the merger to happen, moron.
00:50:48I just want the divorce to happen after
00:50:50so that I get half.
00:50:51And if that doesn't work,
00:50:53we'll move on to plan C
00:50:54and eliminate Sebastian altogether.
00:50:57I know exactly where he hangs out
00:50:58when he needs time alone.
00:51:00He'll pay for humiliating a Lombardi.
00:51:36That is beautiful and delicious.
00:51:40Who's it from?
00:51:42I hope it's not from Bruno.
00:51:44Oh, my God.
00:51:48If you change your mind,
00:51:49I'm here for you.
00:51:51With all my love, Sebastian.
00:52:00It's a plane ticket
00:52:03to Italy.
00:52:06You must go.
00:52:08I'm not leaving you, Mom.
00:52:15Two tickets.
00:52:19Mom, how are you feeling?
00:52:22I'm feeling like I need to see
00:52:24the Italian countryside
00:52:26and eat some authentic Italian.
00:52:28Looks like we're going to Italy.
00:52:30Yes.
00:52:44Welcome.
00:52:46Hey.
00:52:49Nice to finally meet you.
00:52:51Oh, lovely to meet you, too.
00:52:52Yeah, come on in.
00:52:55So, Miss Porter,
00:52:57how are you doing?
00:52:59Wonderful.
00:53:00Just wonderful.
00:53:01Thank you so much
00:53:02for bringing my daughter
00:53:03and I out here.
00:53:05And that private jet experience,
00:53:07that is the way to travel.
00:53:10And the food was delicious.
00:53:12What's mine is yours,
00:53:13so feel free to make yourself at home.
00:53:15Yeah.
00:53:21Mom, where are you going?
00:53:22Are you feeling okay?
00:53:23I'm fine.
00:53:24Absolutely awesome.
00:53:25I have never felt better.
00:53:28Yeah.
00:53:29So, I'm just off now
00:53:30to find myself an Italian man.
00:53:32Mom.
00:53:33You are in the right place, then.
00:53:35Oh, do not encourage her.
00:53:39I'm going to leave you guys alone.
00:53:41Enjoy.
00:53:43Well, cheers to that.
00:53:45Cheers to that.
00:53:50I need to come clean.
00:53:53Bruno and I...
00:53:54Look, I don't care, but...
00:53:56No, listen.
00:53:56We were never a thing.
00:53:57You and Bruno
00:53:58never had an affair?
00:53:59No, I faked the whole thing.
00:54:03I didn't know how to break it off with you.
00:54:06I was afraid I was a distraction.
00:54:09So, I lied.
00:54:10And it blew up in my face.
00:54:14Vanessa, I need you to understand something very clearly.
00:54:18I'm not distracted by us together.
00:54:20I'm distracted by us apart.
00:54:35And I also want to be honest with you about something.
00:54:39Ruby told me that she is pregnant
00:54:41and it's mine.
00:54:42What?
00:54:43How?
00:54:43Look, I don't believe her,
00:54:45but I still do need to play this thing right.
00:54:47And I hope that you can trust me on this.
00:54:52Okay.
00:54:53I trust you.
00:54:58I love you.
00:55:03I love you, too.
00:55:11I love you.
00:55:48I love you, Vanessa Porter.
00:55:50I love you, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:55:52I love you, girl.
00:55:52Mm-hmm.
00:55:59I love you, Katherine.
00:56:01Mom?
00:56:03Mom?
00:56:09Bye.
00:56:13Bye.
00:56:14Bye.
00:56:17Bye.
00:56:20Bye.
00:56:22Hello? Who is this?
00:56:24I am your mother. She will stay safe if you follow my everywhere.
00:56:27I'll text instructions to this phone.
00:56:29If you alert the authorities, your mother will be killed.
00:56:34I'm coming for you, Mom.
00:56:38This is the address?
00:56:42Vanessa. Glad you made it.
00:56:45Looks like you brought here your little boyfriend.
00:56:54Yes, good in boss.
00:56:57So is she.
00:56:59Let's go inside.
00:57:03Look at you two. Wow. The perfect couple.
00:57:07What do you want, Bruno?
00:57:09I'll do the questioning.
00:57:10That's what people with guns get to do.
00:57:13We could have been a great team, but you had to blow it all for some trim.
00:57:19Just tell me why that...
00:57:20Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
00:57:22I always hated guys like you, Sebastian. Bootstrap guys.
00:57:26That's why I'm going to love bleeding you dry for everything you worked for.
00:57:32I want your entire fortune.
00:57:35You son of a bitch!
00:57:37Calm down, Sebastian.
00:57:40We don't want to end up under the sea.
00:57:48Fine.
00:57:51For Teresa.
00:57:52We just need to know that she's alive.
00:58:00Mom!
00:58:01It's okay.
00:58:04Mom, it's okay.
00:58:06It's okay.
00:58:07Boo, boo.
00:58:10There's your proof of life.
00:58:12Transfer the money to this address using this phone.
00:58:17Come on.
00:58:22I'm so sorry that this is happening.
00:58:24This is all my fault.
00:58:30It's gonna wipe you out.
00:58:33It doesn't matter.
00:58:34As long as you and your mother are safe.
00:58:38I can always make my money back, but I need you by my side.
00:58:47Ka-ching!
00:58:49Thanks for the money.
00:58:51But you didn't really think I'll let your mom go, did you?
00:59:05Oh my...
00:59:08Ruby, you killed him!
00:59:10Oh, whoopsies.
00:59:12I'm such a klutz.
00:59:14Guess I won't be sharing that money after all.
00:59:19What, honey?
00:59:20You play chess.
00:59:21You know the pawns always die.
00:59:24Hands up!
00:59:28Why are you doing this?
00:59:30I gave you everything.
00:59:31Why?
00:59:32Because you left me.
00:59:35Nobody leaves me.
00:59:36I get everything I've always wanted.
00:59:39You know exactly why.
00:59:43When I met you, you were nothing.
00:59:47The only reason you married me was for my family name.
00:59:50For my clout.
00:59:51You used me to climb the social ladder.
00:59:54Then once you got to the top, you dropped me.
00:59:57And what you think this whore can replace me?
01:00:00You're wrong.
01:00:01I married you for what I thought was out of love.
01:00:05But then I quickly realized that all you ever cared about was material shit.
01:00:09And I tried to prove to you that we can't have it all.
01:00:12We could.
01:00:14Spare me.
01:00:16Mr. Perfect, please.
01:00:17I really can't.
01:00:25No.
01:00:30Oopsies!
01:00:31Sorry, my little mouse.
01:00:33It won't happen again.
01:00:34Ruby, you can fix all of this.
01:00:36All you need to do is let Teresa go.
01:00:40Fix this?
01:00:42Yes.
01:00:43This is beyond repair, my dear husband.
01:00:47Revenge, retribution, whatever you want to call it.
01:00:49I finally have the power.
01:00:54Fuck you, bitch!
01:00:57Most dads give their girls jewelry.
01:00:59But not my dad.
01:01:01I used to think guns were scary.
01:01:03But in the right hand, they're quite beautiful.
01:01:07We could have been great, Sebastian.
01:01:09But you had to go ahead and ruin it all!
01:01:11Shut the fuck up, Rudy!
01:01:15I'm gonna kill you both.
01:01:17And when the police get here, they'll find me laying on the ground,
01:01:20covered in blood, screaming,
01:01:22HELP ME!
01:01:24HELP ME!
01:01:25And I'll blame it on that, Mafia moron.
01:01:32Drop it!
01:01:59You okay?
01:02:00Yeah, I'm okay, honey.
01:02:02I knew you'd come and get me.
01:02:04But next time, can we go to Paris, please?
01:02:07Okay.
01:02:10Miss Porter, I'm Detective Colombo.
01:02:12We've been monitoring the Lombardi crime family for several months now.
01:02:16And we have all the information we need to indict Ruby and Bruno on an extortion plot.
01:02:21But how?
01:02:22We had somebody on the inside.
01:02:28You're a cop?
01:02:30Yep.
01:02:31Department of Justice undercover.
01:02:33The merger made us look into a possible crime link with Armstrong Enterprises.
01:02:37Turns out, Sebastian is legit. He just hired the wrong people.
01:02:40Luckily, Interpol connected me to the Talentees at just the right time.
01:02:43I would have never guessed.
01:02:45Guess those late-night wine sessions were just research, huh?
01:02:48Getting it for your friend was just one of the benefits.
01:02:51Oh, one more thing.
01:02:53Mr. Armstrong, your money's secure.
01:02:56We made sure the transfer didn't go through.
01:03:06And in business news, the Congress has approved the Bastion Enterprise merger.
01:03:10CEO Sebastian Armstrong is now the richest man in the world.
01:03:13This merger is an unprecedented green deal.
01:03:15They have agreed to convert 70% of their carbon-producing plans into renewable energy power plants.
01:03:24Cheers to Teresa being cancer-free for six months.
01:03:28Cheers.
01:03:32And cheers to Vanessa.
01:03:36For her, hopefully making me the happiest man on Earth.
01:03:40Oh, my God.
01:03:46Will you marry me?
01:03:51Yes.
01:03:57I promise.
01:04:00I promise to love you forever.
01:04:03I promise to love you forever.
01:04:06Woo!
01:04:07Woo!
01:04:07Woo!
01:04:09Woo!
01:04:11Woo!
01:04:12Woo!
01:04:13Woo!
01:04:14Woo!
01:04:14Woo!
01:04:16Woo!