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A contract marriage blooms into real love against all odds.
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00:00:00my decision. All I ever wanted was that you two look out for one another.
00:00:03Wake up, dad! My half-brother wants me dead.
00:00:07You always misjudge him. He is a good man and a good brother.
00:00:10He has turned the whole family against me.
00:00:12That's enough about your brother.
00:00:15Fine. This marriage is a done deal.
00:00:18At least promise me you'll treat your wife well.
00:00:20Spoil her. Take her out on a proper date.
00:00:25I always wished I was a better husband to your mother.
00:00:29Don't mess this up.
00:00:38You wanted to see me, boss?
00:00:39William, I need your advice. You go on a lot of dates, right?
00:00:45You want my advice? Of course, happy to help.
00:00:49Great. How do you plan a really memorable date?
00:00:53Who's the lucky lady?
00:00:55My wife. Who else would it be?
00:00:57We could do worse.
00:00:59Kidding. I got you, boss. Don't worry.
00:01:04Where do we start?
00:01:08Okay, Mr. Mysterious. What's the big surprise?
00:01:13Okay, Mr. Mysterious. What's the big surprise?
00:01:17I swear, if this is some sort of prank...
00:01:21Be patient.
00:01:22Okay, you can take off your blindfold now.
00:01:37Do you really think a perfect romantic evening will win me over?
00:01:42Because it might.
00:01:44I just want to prove to you that I am the most romantic contract husband you will ever have.
00:01:51You know this isn't necessary, right?
00:01:53I was just kidding about the private chef.
00:01:56As long as we are married, I'm going to treat you right.
00:02:04Well, in that case, dear husband, I do have one complaint.
00:02:11The steak, not as good as yours.
00:02:15Your complaint is noted.
00:02:17I'll cook for you tomorrow, but in the meantime...
00:02:21Happy one-week anniversary.
00:02:23I don't know.
00:02:24I don't know.
00:02:25I don't know.
00:02:40I don't know.
00:02:54You know, you'll make a great husband someday.
00:02:57I already am a great husband.
00:02:59Well, you're certainly full of surprises.
00:03:03What are you doing?
00:03:06These shoes are torture.
00:03:08Shouldn't wear those.
00:03:10Here.
00:03:11A gift.
00:03:15I want you to feel like you can always be comfortable around me.
00:03:20You knew my size?
00:03:23I know everything about you.
00:03:33For everything.
00:03:35Well, it's all for you.
00:04:08It might be me on top, huh?
00:04:10I just thought I'd give you a break.
00:04:11No, you don't have to worry about me.
00:04:35Aaron, did your leg just move?
00:04:43Aaron, did your leg just move?
00:04:47I swear his leg just moved.
00:04:50Is that even possible?
00:04:53Is that even possible?
00:04:56Yeah.
00:04:58Morning.
00:05:00Good morning.
00:05:02I had no idea my wife was so affectionate.
00:05:06I was just stretching.
00:05:09Stretching, huh?
00:05:11You need a little sexy morning workout?
00:05:16Happy to help?
00:05:17I think we did enough of that last night, don't you think?
00:05:21Did we?
00:05:33Come to the office.
00:05:34I've got a secret that'll blow your mind.
00:05:49What's all this about?
00:05:50Vivian, sweetie, has your perfect husband told you about his first love?
00:05:56He may be married to you, but I heard his heart belongs to someone else.
00:06:04It doesn't matter.
00:06:06He's my husband, whether he loves me or not.
00:06:10You really are delusional.
00:06:14Ashley, why don't you focus on yourself?
00:06:16Start working on your resume.
00:06:18Because the first thing I'm doing when I'm CEO is firing dead weight.
00:06:22Like you.
00:06:25You're not going to get away with this.
00:06:28That'll be all.
00:06:29You're dismissed.
00:06:33So Aaron does have a first love.
00:06:37Whatever.
00:06:38Back to business.
00:06:42Can't make dinner tonight?
00:06:43Meeting Everest's rep at the office.
00:06:46Wish me luck.
00:06:53Mom, we can't let Vivian secure this Everest deal.
00:06:57If she does, we're finished.
00:06:59Relax, darling.
00:07:01Everest rep Ralph, he has a particular kink.
00:07:06And Vivian is exactly his type.
00:07:10Oh, this is getting good.
00:07:17No new leads on Steven.
00:07:19Our team tried tracking down additional surveillance from the night of the accident.
00:07:23No luck.
00:07:25I've waited five years at this point.
00:07:27That's a little bit longer.
00:07:30Once Vivian's able to secure Lawrence Corp, we'll have everything we need to recover the footage.
00:07:34There's something else.
00:07:36The woman who saved your life that night, we might finally have a lead on her.
00:07:40Find her.
00:07:42Whatever it takes.
00:07:45Who's handling the Everest meeting tonight with Vivian?
00:07:51Ralph.
00:07:54Get the car.
00:07:56We need to go now.
00:08:04To a successful partnership.
00:08:08Before we finalize anything, I want to see how enthusiastic you are about this deal.
00:08:15Of course.
00:08:17Our latest proposal.
00:08:19Not what I meant.
00:08:21I prefer a more personal approach.
00:08:24Your scar is such a turn-on for me, Miss Lawrence.
00:08:27Please.
00:08:28Don't touch me.
00:08:29Relax.
00:08:30Let's toast to a real partnership.
00:08:33Get off me.
00:08:35Off me.
00:08:36Get back here.
00:08:40Eric?
00:08:42Whoa.
00:08:44Mr. X.
00:08:47Ralph.
00:08:49You really crossed the line this time.
00:08:55You really crossed the line this time.
00:08:59Mr. X, I swear it was her.
00:09:01She was trying to steal our company's secrets.
00:09:03She attacked me.
00:09:04That is my wife.
00:09:05If she wanted this company, she would already have it.
00:09:09Mr. X, I didn't know.
00:09:11I was just following orders.
00:09:14Whose orders?
00:09:16Ashley Lawrence.
00:09:20Call the lawyers.
00:09:22Take his confession every single word.
00:09:26And William!
00:09:27Make sure I never see his face at Everest again.
00:09:45Aaron?
00:09:47X?
00:09:49Last night.
00:09:51How did I get home?
00:09:54The CEO from Everest Capital brought you.
00:09:58How you feeling?
00:10:00Like I got hit by a truck?
00:10:02Yes.
00:10:04Wait, so his ex?
00:10:05Do you know him?
00:10:07No.
00:10:08Why would I know him?
00:10:09I don't know.
00:10:11I remember.
00:10:12He was tall.
00:10:13Broad shoulders.
00:10:17Actually looks a lot like you.
00:10:20Okay.
00:10:21Your legs, are they better?
00:10:23I swear the other day I felt them move.
00:10:27You know, I love your optimism, but I'm afraid you're going to be stuck with me just the way I
00:10:32am.
00:10:32You know, I didn't mean it like that.
00:10:34I know.
00:10:34I'm just teasing you.
00:10:36So I guess I didn't sign the deal with Everest Capital.
00:10:39If I can't secure this partnership, I'll lose my claim to Lawrence Corp.
00:10:51Wait.
00:10:52What?
00:11:01That was Everest Capital.
00:11:05X agreed to sign the deal.
00:11:10This deal?
00:11:12You brought it back with you last night.
00:11:14But why?
00:11:16Why would X agree to work with me?
00:11:17I didn't even get a chance to tell him about the proposal.
00:11:20Don't question it.
00:11:22Obviously, he wants this partnership.
00:11:25Just kind of wish I could have helped you out the way that X did.
00:11:28Well, it doesn't matter.
00:11:30Once I get back Lawrence Corp, everything will be different.
00:11:34And no matter what happens, I'm always going to be by your side.
00:11:41It's time.
00:11:58She's late.
00:12:00There's no way she closed the deal.
00:12:01Told you.
00:12:03Everest Capital doesn't work with nobody's.
00:12:08Given the circumstances, I'll be resuming my position as CEO.
00:12:14Who said I failed?
00:12:19Given the circumstances, I'll be resuming my position as CEO.
00:12:23Who said I failed?
00:12:26Per our agreement, I signed the deal with Everest Capital.
00:12:30Which means I run Lawrence Corp now.
00:12:33Where's your scar?
00:12:35Yeah, that was fake.
00:12:38No, this is impossible.
00:12:40You weren't even supposed to come back.
00:12:41You mean after your little setup, sending Ralph after me?
00:12:45Cute.
00:12:46Really.
00:12:46Enough.
00:12:47Stop this nonsense.
00:12:48We have here an official statement from the CEO of Everest confirming that Ashley Lawrence
00:12:53instructed Ralph to harass her business partner, Vivian Lawrence.
00:12:56Everest Capital has entered in a permanent partnership with Lawrence Corp under Vivian's leadership.
00:13:01So, Mr. David Lawrence, Ashley Lawrence, you're both blacklisted.
00:13:05You're both officially removed from Lawrence Corp.
00:13:08Effective immediately.
00:13:09No, you're not going to get away with this.
00:13:11I'm your father.
00:13:11No, no, no.
00:13:12You can't do this to me.
00:13:15Watch me.
00:13:22What's all this for?
00:13:23Our wedding was rushed.
00:13:25So, I figured it's time that my bride gets what she deserves.
00:13:31An exquisite choice.
00:13:33We had this piece specifically restored to Mr. X's request.
00:13:37X?
00:13:39Uh, I mean, Mr. Christopher, of course.
00:13:43Uh, silly me.
00:13:44Slipped by the tongue.
00:13:46Here, try it on.
00:13:53It's beautiful.
00:13:54It suits you.
00:13:56This room is gorgeous.
00:13:58It must have cost...
00:14:00Don't worry about it.
00:14:01You deserve the best.
00:14:06Aaron, I...
00:14:07I heard about your first...
00:14:08Sorry.
00:14:11Yeah.
00:14:12What?
00:14:13You found her.
00:14:15I'll be right there.
00:14:17I have to take care of something.
00:14:19You keep going.
00:14:20I'll be back.
00:14:25Yeah, you can go and touch the necklace.
00:14:33This isn't just a necklace, Mrs. Christopher.
00:14:36This is a symbol of eternal love.
00:14:39It must mean a lot to him.
00:14:41Absolutely.
00:14:42Mr. Christopher had this restored five years ago.
00:14:45Said it was meant for his future wife.
00:14:48Five years ago?
00:14:50This wasn't meant for me.
00:14:52It was for her.
00:14:54His first love.
00:14:59We found her.
00:15:00The woman who saved your life that night.
00:15:03Wait.
00:15:04Holding it.
00:15:04Holding it.
00:15:08Hey.
00:15:14Hey.
00:15:15Stay with me.
00:15:16Vivian?
00:15:17It was you.
00:15:29I can't keep this.
00:15:34Why not?
00:15:35It was meant for your first love, wasn't it?
00:15:37It doesn't matter.
00:15:40This belongs to you now.
00:15:45Our marriage has always just been a contract.
00:15:48Now that I have Laurence Court back, I'll fulfill my end of the deal.
00:15:54We'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:15:57That really sounds like you're trying to get rid of me.
00:15:59I know you've always had a first love.
00:16:02Maybe one day you'll go find her.
00:16:04I don't want to be standing in the way.
00:16:08Well, since we are still married for the time being,
00:16:12maybe there's something you can help me out with.
00:16:17Well, what did you have in mind?
00:16:38Do you like what you see?
00:16:44Do you like what you see?
00:16:46I guess the accident didn't stop you from staying in shape.
00:16:51Well, you're not so bad yourself.
00:17:17Maybe this isn't the best time.
00:17:19You should go before I forget how to behave myself.
00:17:31I forgot my jacket.
00:17:42Wait, did he just stand?
00:17:45No.
00:17:47Impossible.
00:17:49Unless he's hiding something.
00:17:52Maybe it's time I dropped by his office unannounced.
00:18:03Mr. X.
00:18:05At Christopher Group.
00:18:06It's just Aaron.
00:18:08Some new developments from the PI firm about Steven's involvement in the accident.
00:18:11But without the recovered footage, I'm afraid we still don't have a case.
00:18:14Yeah, I'm working on that.
00:18:16Once we can get that footage to the team at Lawrence Corp, we can end this.
00:18:23If Aaron's hiding something, he might slip up at work.
00:18:27Lucky for me, I have the perfect excuse.
00:18:31Hi.
00:18:32Vivian Christopher, Aaron's wife.
00:18:34I'm just here to drop off some lunch.
00:18:36I'm sorry, ma'am.
00:18:37Mr. Christopher isn't accepting any unscheduled visits.
00:18:40I'm not here for a business meeting.
00:18:41Just lunch.
00:18:42I'm afraid we have really strict policies.
00:18:44You'll need to make an appointment.
00:18:52Off!
00:18:53Get back here!
00:18:56You!
00:19:02You!
00:19:06So, you're my new sister-in-law.
00:19:09You're Steven Christopher.
00:19:11The tie.
00:19:12The height.
00:19:13Even his face looks like the man at Everest that night.
00:19:15Could Steven be X?
00:19:17Such a shame, isn't it?
00:19:19A woman like you.
00:19:20We sit on a man like Aaron.
00:19:22Keep your hands to yourself.
00:19:23Wow. Fiery.
00:19:27Steven,
00:19:28did I meet you at Everest Capital the other night?
00:19:31I don't know.
00:19:32You tell me.
00:19:34Are you...
00:19:35X?
00:19:37Look,
00:19:38if you're the one that saved me,
00:19:39fine.
00:19:40I owe you.
00:19:42But don't think for a second
00:19:43that gives you the right to disrespect Aaron.
00:19:45Owe me?
00:19:47See, that's an interesting thought.
00:19:49Maybe we can...
00:19:51discuss some form of repayment.
00:19:53Touch my wife again,
00:19:55you'll lose that fucking hand.
00:20:01Touch my wife again,
00:20:03you'll lose that fucking hand.
00:20:06Relax.
00:20:07Don't get yourself worked up.
00:20:09Just being friendly is all.
00:20:11Or you're just worried about the Christopher Group Gala tonight.
00:20:14Hm?
00:20:14Yeah, maybe you're afraid to remind everyone
00:20:17you haven't done anything worthwhile
00:20:19since the accident.
00:20:24We'll be there.
00:20:26I look forward to seeing you again, Vivian.
00:20:32I feel like we'll get one.
00:20:41Steven, your brother?
00:20:43He kind of reminds me of X.
00:20:47X?
00:20:49Steven can barely put together a sentence,
00:20:51let alone run an empire.
00:20:54He is my father's illegitimate son.
00:20:57He has...
00:20:58always resented me.
00:21:02And he's also the reason that I'm in this wheelchair.
00:21:05What?
00:21:10I've been trying for five years
00:21:11to track down the evidence.
00:21:14And soon, hopefully,
00:21:15I'll have everything that I need to show
00:21:17that it was him.
00:21:19I'm so sorry.
00:21:21You must hate him.
00:21:24I did.
00:21:26Yeah.
00:21:29Until you came along and...
00:21:31you showed me that there's more to life than just...
00:21:34revenge.
00:21:37Well...
00:21:37I'll be by her side.
00:21:39No matter what.
00:21:45If only the past didn't exist.
00:21:47No first love.
00:21:49No what ifs.
00:21:51Just us.
00:21:53Just him and me.
00:21:55As husband and wife.
00:22:10So you're Vivian.
00:22:12As striking as I expected.
00:22:14You know Aaron's kept his distance since the accident.
00:22:17If I hadn't insisted on meeting you,
00:22:19he never would have shown.
00:22:21Father?
00:22:23You know my health makes outings inconvenient.
00:22:25Aaron, tonight is a celebration.
00:22:27Stop dragging old wounds into it.
00:22:29It's an honor to finally meet you, sir.
00:22:33Come.
00:22:34Let's talk.
00:22:35Just the two of us.
00:22:36Let's go.
00:22:43Let's go.
00:22:44Let's go.
00:22:46Let's go.
00:22:47That necklace.
00:22:48Aaron must truly care about you to give you that.
00:22:50That belonged to his mother.
00:22:52One of the few things she left behind.
00:22:53Aaron's mother?
00:22:55I heard she passed away early.
00:22:56Both his and Stephen's mothers are gone.
00:22:59I only hope my sons can take care of each other.
00:23:02Aaron mentioned that Stephen was responsible for his accident.
00:23:07Stephen hurt his own brother?
00:23:09That's absurd.
00:23:12Father, Neviant's chairman is expecting you.
00:23:16Vivian, we'll continue this another time.
00:23:26Vivian, wait.
00:23:28I just want to apologize.
00:23:29I don't want to hear it.
00:23:49Brother, your wife was so insatiable last night.
00:23:53I could barely keep up.
00:24:01Hello?
00:24:02Stephen, what have you done?
00:24:04Oh, hello to you too.
00:24:06Well, Vivian and I had quite the intimate evening last night.
00:24:10Yeah.
00:24:11Yeah, you could say she couldn't keep her hands to herself.
00:24:13I swear to God, Stephen...
00:24:15You don't want to wake her up now, do you?
00:24:17Oh, and she's in my bed with nothing on but my sheets.
00:24:21Stephen?
00:24:33Stephen?
00:24:35What the hell?
00:24:38We...
00:24:39We did.
00:24:40Good morning, sweetheart.
00:24:42You could keep your hands off me last night.
00:24:44Liar. I'd never...
00:24:46Really?
00:24:48Well...
00:24:49How would you explain...
00:24:51This?
00:24:55How would you explain this?
00:25:00This one.
00:25:01This one's my favorite.
00:25:03You asshole!
00:25:04Don't touch me!
00:25:07Wow, you are feisty.
00:25:09Jeez.
00:25:11But you are a lot prettier when you are quiet.
00:25:20What the fuck?
00:25:21Who the hell are you?
00:25:21Get away from me!
00:25:22I warned you.
00:25:24You lay a finger on her and you are dead.
00:25:27Jeez.
00:25:27I have to get her so violent, brother.
00:25:30Besides...
00:25:32I have these.
00:25:34You son of a bitch!
00:25:36Hey!
00:25:37You roll any closer and these little gems go viral.
00:25:40Get the damn phone!
00:25:43What, you don't think I have backups?
00:25:48What do you want?
00:25:50Simple.
00:25:51Step down.
00:25:52You resign as Everest Capital CEO.
00:25:56And I'll just take over as ex from here on out.
00:26:01Or we could just show the world what your wife was up to last night.
00:26:22Would you look at that.
00:26:24And now Everest Capital is mine.
00:26:27See, signing over a billion dollar company to your brother.
00:26:30For a woman?
00:26:32Now that's either real devotion.
00:26:34Or just plain stupid.
00:26:37Delete the photos.
00:26:39And you'll have my resignation in two months.
00:26:41Two months?
00:26:42Two months.
00:26:44Or I'll make sure we both burn.
00:26:46Alright.
00:26:47Two months.
00:26:48Guess I don't have to worry about you going anywhere in that state.
00:27:01Erin, after everything that happened with Steven, how are we supposed to go back to normal?
00:27:08It's too much.
00:27:12Maybe we should end this.
00:27:15Evian, none of this was your fault.
00:27:17You've been through so much already.
00:27:19Maybe.
00:27:20You deserve real happiness.
00:27:24Maybe even with that woman you've always loved.
00:27:29Don't worry y'all.
00:27:31I'll still hold up my end of the deal.
00:27:35Do you remember the stormy night five years ago?
00:27:38On Houston Road?
00:27:40The car accident?
00:27:50Stay with me.
00:27:56It was you.
00:27:59You have never been second.
00:28:04Never a replacement.
00:28:08My first love, Vivian.
00:28:12It's always been you.
00:28:19Always.
00:28:29I like it when you take charge, Mrs. Christopher.
00:28:42Stay with the plan.
00:28:44When I resign, nothing changes.
00:28:47I still run this show.
00:28:53And now for some breaking news.
00:28:55X, the mysterious CEO of Everest Capital, has officially resigned.
00:29:00The reason remains unclear.
00:29:02This is a disaster.
00:29:04We're about to close on the client deal.
00:29:05Who's going to be running the show now?
00:29:08Gentlemen.
00:29:10Let's not panic.
00:29:12Everest Capital is in great hands.
00:29:14Mine.
00:29:15I, Steven Christopher, am your new CEO.
00:29:18And let me tell you, this company's future just got a whole lot brighter.
00:29:23I wouldn't get ahead of yourself, Steven.
00:29:28I wouldn't get ahead of yourself, Steven.
00:29:31I hate to interrupt your little coronation, but there's been a change in management.
00:29:36What the hell are you doing here?
00:29:37This is an executive...
00:29:38Before stepping down, Mr. X transferred his 70% company shares to me.
00:29:43And with my existing 30%, well, you do the math.
00:29:47That's right.
00:29:49I own this company now.
00:29:50No, no, no.
00:29:51This is a joke, right?
00:29:52And as my first order of business, please, escort CEO Steven out.
00:29:58No, no, no.
00:29:59You can't do that.
00:30:00I'm the CEO, you son of a...
00:30:01You're not going to go away with this!
00:30:05Let's get down to business.
00:30:08Great work.
00:30:09Now we just need to make sure we keep him out for good.
00:30:16You've been home a lot lately. Is everything okay at the office?
00:30:25You've been home a lot lately. Is everything okay at the office?
00:30:28Why? Are you tired of having me around already?
00:30:31Of course not. Just wondering what's going on.
00:30:34Did someone piss you off at work? Or is Steven playing dirty again?
00:30:38What if I just want to spend a little bit more time with my wife?
00:30:44Or should I say the mighty CEO of Lawrence Corp?
00:30:47And she cooks!
00:30:49I'm going to have to stick around for life.
00:30:55Vivian, what did you put in this?
00:31:00Oh my god. I swapped the sugar and the salt.
00:31:03Three minutes. I'll be right back. Don't move.
00:31:07Okay.
00:31:19Et voila.
00:31:26Are you sure you don't want to quit the business and cook for me full time?
00:31:35Good news.
00:31:36Guess who just pitched to Steven's biggest client?
00:31:46Trust me.
00:31:47Whether it's Christopher Group or Everest Capital, as long as I'm running things, our deal's locked in.
00:31:53Steven! I have some good news for you.
00:31:58Unless you're resigning, I don't think I'm interested.
00:32:02Our biggest investor, Mr. Frank, just decided to negotiate directly with our board.
00:32:07Which means?
00:32:08Which means you're officially off the hook.
00:32:10No stress, no responsibilities.
00:32:12Exciting, huh?
00:32:14You think that's funny?
00:32:15Hey, business is cutthroat.
00:32:18Hang in there, buddy.
00:32:34Your next meeting is in 30 minutes. I'll get the presentation ready.
00:32:40Back-to-back meetings again.
00:32:43Why am I so exhausted all of a sudden?
00:32:47Take a quick nap.
00:32:54A proper house husband could never let his hard-working wife go hungry.
00:32:58I swear I would marry you all over again just for this.
00:33:10Our deal with Everest Capital is a game changer.
00:33:13If we execute the plan we're proposing, we will go far beyond what's been possible so far in this sector.
00:33:18Our margins and production rates are impossible for competitors to-
00:33:21No doubt under Vivian, our profits have skyrocketed.
00:33:24Yeah, but when's the last time that she slept?
00:33:26Lately she looks like she's running on fumes.
00:33:29Coulda loop us into your little conversation?
00:33:31Don't forget, I'm your CEO.
00:33:33I don't think I need proof.
00:33:38Prove that I have what it takes to-
00:33:41Vivian, are you-
00:33:42Go, go, go, go, go!
00:33:53Good news.
00:33:55It's nothing critical.
00:33:56Just exhaustion.
00:33:58But also, there's something else.
00:34:01What is it?
00:34:02You're three months pregnant.
00:34:04Congratulations.
00:34:06I'm sorry, what?
00:34:08What?
00:34:10This can't be happening.
00:34:18This can't be happening.
00:34:20We've triple-checked the results.
00:34:22There's no mistake.
00:34:24You are definitely pregnant.
00:34:30Steven?
00:34:34This wasn't supposed to happen.
00:34:37You always have a choice.
00:34:40But, considering your medical history,
00:34:43if you terminate, there's a high chance you may never conceive again.
00:34:50I need time to digest this.
00:35:03Excuse me.
00:35:13Hi, I'm Ashley Lawrence, Vivian's sister.
00:35:17She's been a little emotional lately, so she wanted me to check on her results for her.
00:35:25Families should look out for each other, am I right?
00:35:33You told me it was just an act?
00:35:35Why the hell is Vivian pregnant?
00:35:37Relax, I never touched her.
00:35:39Okay, that kid is not mine.
00:35:41Then whose is it?
00:35:42Her disabled husband?
00:35:44We both know that's not possible.
00:35:46Maybe Vivian isn't as innocent as she puts on.
00:35:49This could work out for us.
00:35:51Just picture the scandal for a sec.
00:35:53A wife caught between two brothers.
00:35:55How do you think Aaron will handle that?
00:36:04Aaron?
00:36:07I'm pregnant.
00:36:11Wait, seriously?
00:36:14That's great news.
00:36:16No, it's not.
00:36:18Because I don't know if it's yours.
00:36:21You think it might be Steven's?
00:36:24I don't know, I just...
00:36:26I can't be certain what happened that night.
00:36:30I can't keep it.
00:36:32I won't.
00:36:36Listen to me.
00:36:38This child is yours.
00:36:40That's all that matters.
00:36:43Just stay where you are, I'm coming to get you.
00:37:04Vivian?
00:37:07What are you doing?
00:37:08She's coming with me.
00:37:09We have a lot to talk about.
00:37:12What the hell did you say to her?
00:37:14I'm just helping her see the truth.
00:37:18I asked him to meet me.
00:37:20I need to figure this out.
00:37:24Let's go.
00:37:35I need you to be honest with me.
00:37:38You were just trying to get a rise out of Aaron.
00:37:41Nothing actually happened that night, right?
00:37:44Of course something happened.
00:37:46Then why don't I remember anything?
00:37:49I don't know.
00:37:49Maybe you blacked out.
00:37:52But I remember quite vividly.
00:37:54You were certainly into it.
00:37:56One of the best nights of my life.
00:38:01Let me out.
00:38:02Now, Steven!
00:38:03Okay, Jesus!
00:38:16I've decided.
00:38:18I'm not keeping this baby.
00:38:23You know that if you go through with this, you might never be able to have children again.
00:38:28But if there's even the slightest chance that it's Steven's, how do I live with that?
00:38:36How do you?
00:38:40This isn't about Steven.
00:38:45This child is yours.
00:38:47That's all I need to know.
00:38:50DNA doesn't define family.
00:38:52Love does.
00:38:53And Vivian, I love you.
00:39:10Steven's reaction to the pregnancy.
00:39:12Something doesn't feel right.
00:39:15He was too confident.
00:39:17Too assured.
00:39:23Aaron, something doesn't add up.
00:39:31Why?
00:39:32What's going on?
00:39:33The night Steven drugged me.
00:39:35It was barely two months ago.
00:39:37But this baby is three months along.
00:39:40So you're saying the baby was conceived before that night?
00:39:44It was before I met you.
00:39:47I was supposed to go on a blind date.
00:39:49I stayed at a hotel.
00:39:51Met this guy.
00:39:53It has to be from that night.
00:39:58Yeah, it's gotta be.
00:40:00It's not Steven's.
00:40:03Thank God it's not his.
00:40:11It's all happening.
00:40:12Steven's finished.
00:40:14We've notified his clients and the evidence against him has officially been filed in court.
00:40:22I can't believe that tomorrow I get to finally put all this behind me.
00:40:26Show what really happened the night of the accident.
00:40:30And it's all because of you.
00:40:33I sent William everything.
00:40:35My team recovered.
00:40:36It's all there.
00:40:38Make sure Steven never comes back from this.
00:40:42Oh, don't worry.
00:40:43He's finished.
00:40:51You should be more careful.
00:40:53Aaron's been sniffing around.
00:40:54I'm not even worried in the slightest.
00:40:57We're orchestrating Aaron's downfall together.
00:40:59If you continue to play your part,
00:41:02I'll make you my wife.
00:41:04You better keep your word.
00:41:06Don't even worry.
00:41:07By tomorrow, the old man will sign everything over to me.
00:41:10But once I'm running Christopher Group,
00:41:13you'll have everything I promised.
00:41:22Father, you shouldn't push yourself so hard.
00:41:24The doctor warned you stress isn't good for your heart.
00:41:27I don't want you to worry about me, son.
00:41:29I just want what's best for you.
00:41:31And for the company.
00:41:33I'm sure all of you are wondering what the big news is.
00:41:37I've decided it's time
00:41:38to embark on a new chapter in this company.
00:41:42I'm officially signing over Christopher Group
00:41:46to Steven.
00:41:48Any objections?
00:41:51A wise choice, sir.
00:41:53Steven has done nothing but proven his loyalty.
00:41:55Thank you, Father.
00:41:56I know I have some big shoes to fill here,
00:41:59but I promise that I will try my best
00:42:02to carry this family's legacy.
00:42:07I object.
00:42:12There's the accident.
00:42:17There.
00:42:21Or should I say attempted murder?
00:42:24This is impossible.
00:42:25No, no, no. The camera on that road was...
00:42:27Sabotaged?
00:42:28Yeah.
00:42:29I know.
00:42:30But lucky for us, Lawrence Corp is world-class data recovery.
00:42:35Steven, tell me this isn't true.
00:42:40I had nothing.
00:42:43I had to crawl my way to the top
00:42:45while he was headed to everything.
00:42:48I just wanted to be seen.
00:42:50Speaking of secrets,
00:42:52here's another big one.
00:42:54After the crash, I pulled away.
00:42:58I faked an injury.
00:43:01I just wanted this...
00:43:04snake...
00:43:05to think that he'd won.
00:43:09In the meantime, I also built Everest Capital.
00:43:14Mysterious X?
00:43:17It's me.
00:43:20Aaron,
00:43:21your patience and resilience.
00:43:23You were always meant to lead.
00:43:27But you,
00:43:29you took the wrong path.
00:43:30I've always been supportive of you,
00:43:32but it's over.
00:43:34You are no longer part of this family.
00:43:37No, no, no.
00:43:38You can't do this to me.
00:43:39Actions have consequences.
00:43:41Now get out.
00:43:51You know what?
00:43:52You're gonna regret this!
00:44:03Get your hands off me!
00:44:06So I guess this means things didn't go as planned.
00:44:09If you're here to rub it in just like the rest of them,
00:44:12get in line.
00:44:14You and me?
00:44:16We're cut from the same cloth.
00:44:18You, the bastard's son.
00:44:20And me, the stepdaughter nobody wanted.
00:44:24So why do we keep playing their game?
00:44:28When we could just rewrite the rules.
00:44:42Vivian.
00:44:45Let me explain.
00:44:46What's there to explain?
00:44:48How you lied to me?
00:44:50How you made me look like a complete fool
00:44:53while I poured my heart out?
00:44:54No.
00:44:55No!
00:44:57My feelings for you were never a lie.
00:45:00I just, I had to make sure that my plan would work.
00:45:03I couldn't risk-
00:45:04And you didn't trust me to be part of it.
00:45:10There's no coming back from this.
00:45:14We're done, Erin.
00:45:16I want a divorce.
00:45:33Damn Viv, you moving in or launching an apartment store.
00:45:36Come on.
00:45:37You can't spare one room for your bestie?
00:45:39Yeah, well, daddy put my black card in timeout,
00:45:42so technically I'm broke.
00:45:44Yeah.
00:45:45But, now that you're a CEO, I guess you could be my sugar ma.
00:45:49Yeah?
00:45:50Fine.
00:45:52At least make yourself useful and help me unpack.
00:45:57Okay.
00:45:58Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:45:59Thanks.
00:46:04So, you're really divorcing Erin?
00:46:07He lied to my face for months.
00:46:09What am I supposed to do?
00:46:10Uplaud his performance?
00:46:12Okay, but he did kind of do it to take down Steven.
00:46:15Erin Christopher has officially assumed leadership of Christopher Group.
00:46:18Securing his place as the new CEO.
00:46:22Damn.
00:46:23Your man is really the whole package.
00:46:25Hey, if you're done with him, I'm happy to...
00:46:32Fair enough.
00:46:45Vivian, it's 7am. Are you possessed?
00:46:49Nope. Just focusing on me and getting on with my life.
00:46:53You sure you're not overdoing it?
00:46:56Especially with the baby?
00:46:58Mm-hmm.
00:47:02Still ghosting him?
00:47:03That makes what?
00:47:05300 texts?
00:47:07Damn, the guy's not giving up.
00:47:09I don't wanna talk about him.
00:47:11I have exactly 29 minutes until I have to deal with corporate sharks.
00:47:15At least have some breakfast.
00:47:18God.
00:47:25By now, Erin would have dropped off my favorite lunch.
00:47:28Shh.
00:47:30No way.
00:47:31Could it be?
00:47:36Could it be?
00:47:39Hey, boss. The research team's ready for you, but someone thought you might skip lunch and brought you this.
00:47:45Let me guess. Erin?
00:47:47You two still at odds?
00:47:49It's been days.
00:47:50Who wants to fight with a liar?
00:47:53Buddy is a good cook.
00:47:59Let's go.
00:48:01This is our biggest tech breakthrough yet.
00:48:03It relies on the same algorithm that was used to recover the Everest Capital car accident footage.
00:48:09Hang on. Who was your contact at Everest for that project?
00:48:13Their executive assistant, William.
00:48:16William?
00:48:18Aaron's right-hand man?
00:48:21Could Aaron be X?
00:48:265%. We can't afford that. That's absolutely-
00:48:28Tell me the truth.
00:48:30Aaron is X, isn't he?
00:48:35Uh, yes, it's true.
00:48:43Look, he had to fake the injury.
00:48:45You think Steven would have stopped if he knew Aaron was fine?
00:48:47And what about the lying?
00:48:48Is that a part of the grand strategy, too?
00:48:52You think he wasn't trying to protect you, too?
00:48:54That deal you made with Everest Capital, he made sure it went through.
00:48:57That's how you secured Lawrence Corp.
00:48:59He risked everything to back you.
00:49:01And that night with Ralph, he didn't care about blowing his cover.
00:49:05He just ran in to save you.
00:49:11I have a charity gala tonight.
00:49:14Do you want to be my plus one?
00:49:16After all, we are still married.
00:49:24Ma'am, your leadership skills are turning heads.
00:49:27A toast to your continued success.
00:49:29I appreciate the toast, really, but I'm a disaster with alcohol.
00:49:33Let's not ruin a perfectly good evening.
00:49:35Come on, just one drink.
00:49:37Consider it an investment.
00:49:39Appreciate the gesture, but my wife doesn't drink.
00:49:42I'm sure you understand.
00:49:45Funny.
00:49:45Word is she won't be your wife much longer.
00:49:48Perhaps when she's single, I'll have better luck.
00:49:51Nonsense.
00:49:52I haven't signed a damn thing.
00:49:54She's still mine.
00:49:57All I can say is, the rumors might be true.
00:49:59And once it's official, I'll be throwing a fabulous singles party.
00:50:03You should come.
00:50:09Aaron?
00:50:10Do you care to dance with us?
00:50:14Come on, just win the song.
00:50:17Ladies, if you'll excuse me, I have to get some air.
00:50:28Look who finally escaped his fan club.
00:50:33You know you shouldn't be drinking.
00:50:36Come on, let's take you home.
00:50:38Relax, it's just a ginger ale.
00:50:45You are such an asshole.
00:50:49Oh yeah?
00:50:50So what does that make you?
00:50:52Because this asshole is still so damn in love with you.
00:51:09What the hell am I doing?
00:51:15Vivian, why are you sneaking in like a teenager past curfew?
00:51:19Because I'm a mess.
00:51:22I was supposed to be done with Aaron.
00:51:24And then...
00:51:26Let me guess.
00:51:28Things got...
00:51:30heated?
00:51:32Maybe I should see you shrink.
00:51:33Look, I just think you should at least have a proper conversation with him.
00:51:38You know, maybe deep down you don't want to leave him?
00:51:55Viv, I was at the hospital with my mom and you won't believe who I just saw.
00:51:59Who?
00:52:00William with Aaron heading into the ER.
00:52:03What?
00:52:13Christopher?
00:52:14Where is he?
00:52:16Mr. Christopher suffered a severe heart attack.
00:52:19He's in emergency care now.
00:52:21The doctors are doing everything they can.
00:52:23Heart attack?
00:52:32Please.
00:52:32Please.
00:52:33Don't take him.
00:52:35Not like this.
00:52:38I love him.
00:52:40I still love him.
00:52:42You need to tell him that.
00:52:45Just give me one more chance.
00:53:03Vivian.
00:53:05Aaron?
00:53:07How?
00:53:08Weren't you just...
00:53:15Vivian?
00:53:17Aaron?
00:53:18How...
00:53:19Weren't you just...
00:53:21It wasn't me in the ER.
00:53:23It was my dad.
00:53:25Your dad?
00:53:25What happened?
00:53:26Heart attack.
00:53:28Again.
00:53:29Aaron, I...
00:53:32Look.
00:53:33Lawrence Corp has some of the best cardiologists.
00:53:37If you need anything.
00:53:40Vivian...
00:53:43Please, just...
00:53:45Promise me you'll take care of yourself.
00:53:50You're...
00:53:50Holding something back.
00:53:52What is it?
00:53:54I think we need to talk.
00:53:57About the divorce.
00:53:59Really?
00:54:02You...
00:54:02You'll reconsider?
00:54:07Yeah, okay, um...
00:54:09Yeah.
00:54:10Here.
00:54:11Take my car.
00:54:13And...
00:54:13I'll meet you at home.
00:54:15And we can talk there.
00:54:16I just...
00:54:17I gotta get back to my dad.
00:54:18Okay.
00:54:19I'll, um...
00:54:20I'll see you there.
00:54:21Okay.
00:54:41Ashley?
00:54:43What?
00:54:45Dad, was it an accident?
00:54:47Is he okay?
00:54:48Where is he?
00:54:50I'll be right there.
00:54:58Dad?
00:55:01It's me.
00:55:02I'm here.
00:55:05Hmm.
00:55:06Something doesn't feel right.
00:55:09Maybe they already transferred him to the hospital?
00:55:12What?
00:55:18The procedure was very successful.
00:55:20Your father is stable.
00:55:21But you'll need 48 hours of close monitoring.
00:55:25I'll come back to check on him later.
00:55:27But...
00:55:27I need to take care of something at home first.
00:55:30I need to take care of something at home first.
00:55:40Vivian?
00:55:45Viv?
00:55:49She didn't come home.
00:56:14Okay, Vivian.
00:56:16Stay calm.
00:56:19Ashley called.
00:56:21Dad was in danger.
00:56:24I rushed home.
00:56:25No one was there.
00:56:27Then blackout.
00:56:30It was a setup.
00:56:33Ashley!
00:56:34Come out!
00:56:35I know it was you.
00:56:39Wow.
00:56:40Took you long enough.
00:56:43You really should have been smarter about this, sweetheart.
00:56:47You could have had everything.
00:56:48You could have had everything.
00:56:49The money.
00:56:50The power.
00:56:51Me.
00:56:53But you just had to throw it all away for that pathetic liar.
00:56:57Go to hell.
00:57:01William, track Vivian's phone.
00:57:03I don't kill what it takes.
00:57:05Just find her.
00:57:09I know you've always had a soft spot for daddy.
00:57:12Well, lucky for you, here he is.
00:57:14That's right.
00:57:25Boss.
00:57:26We found her.
00:57:27Send me the info.
00:57:29Meet me there.
00:57:30And bring backup.
00:57:38up. You just have to sign it, sweetheart. Transfer all of your Lawrence Corp shares over to Ashley
00:57:47and I. You're my father. How could you do this to me?
00:58:01So you and Ashley were in on this together all along. Why? Why couldn't you just support me?
00:58:08Well, I spent years resenting your perfect mother. Nothing I ever did was good enough for her.
00:58:13And you? Well, let's be honest. You always chose her side. So just sign the damn papers and we can
00:58:21finally move on from all of this. It's the only way you'll walk out of your life.
00:58:26Keep dreaming. Lawrence Corp is my mother's legacy. I'd rather let this place burn down than you
00:58:32parasites take it. Vivian, be reasonable. It's not like you have much of a choice.
00:58:38I knew you'd be stubborn. So here's a little incentive.
00:58:48My darling Vivian.
00:58:50Mom.
00:58:51I wanted to give you one final message.
00:58:53This was your mom's final gift to you before she died.
00:58:56She recorded a special message and asked me to pass it along to you when the time was right.
00:59:01So it's your choice.
00:59:03Do you care to know your mother's last dying words?
00:59:06Or do you want to say goodbye to her forever?
00:59:11Last chance.
00:59:13Sign the contract.
00:59:14Come on, sis.
00:59:16Don't be stupid.
00:59:24Come on, sis.
00:59:26Don't be stupid.
00:59:27Fine.
00:59:28I'll sign it.
00:59:40There.
00:59:41Now give me the drive.
00:59:44No!
00:59:46Look at you.
00:59:48Pathetic.
00:59:49All that crying over a worthless piece of plastic.
00:59:53Everything you had.
00:59:55Your company.
00:59:57Your life.
00:59:58It's mine now.
01:00:02Eric!
01:00:03Step away from my wife!
01:00:05Whoa, whoa.
01:00:05Just calm down now.
01:00:08Okay.
01:00:09Stephen, what's he doing here?
01:00:10Do something!
01:00:12Gladly.
01:00:12Time to finish what we started.
01:00:20Stephen, I told you.
01:00:21If you hurt Vivian, I'd fucking kill you!
01:00:25Ashley!
01:00:26Stephen's hurt.
01:00:27Aren't you going to help your man?
01:00:32Ashley!
01:00:33Stephen's hurt.
01:00:34Aren't you going to help your man?
01:00:39Hang on, babe.
01:00:40I'm coming!
01:00:41Aaron, watch out!
01:00:58Are you okay?
01:01:02Look out!
01:01:12Not so tough now, huh?
01:01:14It's it.
01:01:15It's over, Stephen.
01:01:18You bitch!
01:01:19You will ruin everything!
01:01:21Say goodbye to your precious mommy!
01:01:23No!
01:01:25Say goodbye to your precious mommy!
01:01:28No!
01:01:37I got it.
01:01:39Stephen!
01:01:40What are you waiting for?
01:01:41Put your hands in the air!
01:01:44You're under arrest for kidnapping!
01:01:46It's not my fault.
01:01:48They forced me.
01:01:49Officers!
01:01:50I think you should look into my mother's death.
01:01:55I don't think this is their first crime.
01:01:59Oh, God.
01:02:00We're finished.
01:02:06It's okay.
01:02:07It's over.
01:02:09It's over.
01:02:15Finally, you two.
01:02:17I'm glad I survived to see you again.
01:02:20But what's this nonsense I'm hearing about a divorce?
01:02:27It's, uh, it's complicated.
01:02:29It's complicated.
01:02:29Complicated?
01:02:30Vivian has the best thing that's ever happened to you.
01:02:33You need to find a way to work it out.
01:02:37Vivian, if my son has done something stupid, you let me know.
01:02:40I will straighten him out myself.
01:02:43But please, reconsider this divorce.
01:02:48He did lie to me, Mr. Christopher.
01:02:52But unfortunately, I'm still hopelessly in love with him.
01:02:58Vivian.
01:02:58Just give me some time.
01:03:01I need to think through everything.
01:03:03I'll give you an answer by tomorrow.
01:03:22Dad, there is one more thing.
01:03:32Steven's going to prison.
01:03:35He kidnapped Vivian, and he conspired with Ashley to take over the company while you were sick.
01:03:39My God.
01:03:40I'm sorry.
01:03:40After all these years, I felt guilty.
01:03:43Favored him.
01:03:45Protected him.
01:03:46And this is how he repays me.
01:03:48Hey, no. It's okay.
01:03:49It's done now.
01:03:50You just rest.
01:03:52I'll handle everything, okay?
01:03:56Got this, Dad.
01:04:08Aaron, you lied to me.
01:04:12Then you also came to help me and save my mom's memories.
01:04:18What am I supposed to do now?
01:04:28Vivian, sweetheart, wherever life takes you, I just want you to be happy.
01:04:35And remember that true love is always worth fighting for.
01:04:43I wish you were here, Mom.
01:04:46I don't know what to do.
01:04:57Vivian.
01:04:59I miss you right here.
01:05:02I miss you.
01:05:12Vivian collapsed.
01:05:13She's at the hospital now.
01:05:15They said something might be wrong with the baby.
01:05:17Hurry.
01:05:18What?
01:05:30Vivian.
01:05:32I screwed up.
01:05:34I know.
01:05:39But I...
01:05:40I can't lose you.
01:05:42Not again.
01:05:46Because...
01:05:48Because I love you.
01:05:50Just give me one chance to start over.
01:05:56Erin?
01:05:58How long have you been here?
01:06:01I'm glad you're awake.
01:06:03Everything looks good.
01:06:05Your little one is quite the fighter.
01:06:07Your little one is quite the fighter.
01:06:08Definitely inherited Dad's strength.
01:06:13Wait, how do you know who...
01:06:15Do you remember that night?
01:06:17Before the blind date?
01:06:18You left a note complimenting my exceptional performance.
01:06:24That was you?
01:06:27Vivian, this is our baby.
01:06:30Now we really can be together.
01:06:33I can't believe it.
01:06:35Our story started long before we even knew it.
01:06:43Vivian Lawrence.
01:06:45No matter what life throws at us.
01:06:47I promise I will always be by your side.
01:06:50I will love you and protect you and our baby.
01:06:56So Vivian?
01:07:00Will you marry me?
01:07:02Again?
01:07:04Yes.
01:07:05Yes?
01:07:06Yes.
01:07:20Yes.
01:07:26Yes?
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