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00:00:06I'm excited to put my marketing skills to good use and to grow with the company.
00:00:10Really, it is an honor to be here.
00:00:12You will not be sorry you hired me.
00:00:15I'm counting on that.
00:00:18Is he hitting on me?
00:00:20The marketing assistant, Claire, will get you acclimated.
00:00:25Okay.
00:00:45Hey, I'm Clara.
00:00:46I'll help you get set up.
00:00:47Hey, thanks.
00:00:48I'm Ellie.
00:00:50Sorry, those girls back there, were they?
00:00:53Oh, do not worry about them.
00:00:54They're just trying to figure out who you slept with to land the job.
00:00:57I am highly qualified.
00:00:59Relax.
00:01:00It can be our little dirty secret.
00:01:16He's hot, but he's a broke clerk.
00:01:17Don't waste your time.
00:01:20I mean, it looks like you're all set up, actually.
00:01:24I'll see you.
00:01:25I'll see you.
00:01:31When are you going to quit that menial job?
00:01:34It's embarrassing, son.
00:01:36You're worth millions.
00:01:40Act like it.
00:01:47Ellie!
00:01:49Come take a seat.
00:01:52Thank you, Mr. Preston.
00:01:54Oh, come and will.
00:01:55When no one else is around.
00:01:58You know something?
00:01:59That dress fits you in all the right places.
00:02:05It just needs one little adjustment.
00:02:10There we go.
00:02:12Perfect.
00:02:12Oh, my God.
00:02:13What do I do?
00:02:14Now, you are familiar with our tracking system, right?
00:02:18You've used the CRM before?
00:02:19Yes.
00:02:20Good.
00:02:21You do understand what your position is here, right?
00:02:29Um, I'm sorry.
00:02:30I'm not feeling well.
00:02:32If you'll excuse me.
00:02:35Eh, she'll come around.
00:03:03Oh, my God.
00:03:07I'd ask you how your day went.
00:03:09What?
00:03:09Did you take the meds?
00:03:10Yeah, yeah.
00:03:11You're worse than Mom was.
00:03:16Well, what's wrong?
00:03:17I think the only reason why my boss hired me is because maybe you want something else from me.
00:03:22Seriously?
00:03:23Already?
00:03:24Yeah.
00:03:25Yeah, and I can't afford to lose this job.
00:03:27We need it.
00:03:27Oh, you really didn't waste any time.
00:03:29Did you at least get some free terrible office coffee?
00:03:32I, I got something to, uh, cheer you up.
00:03:40Cheer me up.
00:03:41Is this an eviction note?
00:03:44Are you kidding?
00:03:46Surprise.
00:03:48You are horrible at cheering people up, Max.
00:03:51I'll get a job.
00:03:55No.
00:03:57You're not going to get a job because what I need you to do is focus.
00:04:01Stay in school.
00:04:02I promised Mom that I would take care of you.
00:04:04So I'm going to take care of you, okay?
00:04:09No.
00:04:10Mom, take a hug.
00:04:19Yeah, well, you know, she's got big plans.
00:04:23She's wearing that see-through shirt.
00:04:25Like, come on.
00:04:26Be for real.
00:04:26Like, that's supposed to get his attention.
00:04:32Billy, come see me.
00:04:34Yes.
00:04:38You want her to see me?
00:04:40Come in.
00:04:40Make a seat.
00:04:41No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:04:43This side.
00:04:44Why don't you check it out?
00:04:46See how it feels.
00:04:49Okay.
00:04:55You're impressive, Ellie.
00:04:58Really, really impressive.
00:05:01Most people in your position would play it safe.
00:05:04But you've got instincts.
00:05:06I'm just doing my job.
00:05:08And doing it beautifully, I might add.
00:05:12I think I should probably, um, get back.
00:05:14Mm-hmm.
00:05:15Oh, Priscilla, I can't.
00:05:17I'm sorry.
00:05:18Well, someone just made the biggest mistake of their lives.
00:05:27Oh, my God.
00:05:29It's gonna be okay.
00:05:30I'm gonna get another job, and it's gonna be fine.
00:05:34It's not gonna be fast enough, though.
00:05:35I should have just let him.
00:05:38That's a weird pep talk.
00:05:39Are you okay?
00:05:41Yeah, I think I just got fired.
00:05:44Sweetie.
00:05:45Did I get fired?
00:05:47You've been reassigned.
00:05:49Okay.
00:05:54The mail room?
00:05:56Welcome to the heart of the company.
00:05:59Well, I didn't do anything wrong.
00:06:01I didn't say you did.
00:06:03Well, then why am I being punished?
00:06:04Just because I didn't let him kiss me?
00:06:06This happens all the time.
00:06:07Mr. Preston is a very powerful CEO, but he's forgiving.
00:06:10Should we all fight your way back up?
00:06:13Not to the people who say no.
00:06:14Look, you can either cry about it or prove that you're better than a corner desk.
00:06:20It's up to you.
00:06:21Oh, right.
00:06:23Ask for, um, Colton.
00:06:25Mm hmm.
00:06:40Go, go, go, go.
00:06:44Yeah.
00:06:51Go, go.
00:06:54Go, go.
00:07:00I'm Colton. You must be my new employee. I'm your supervisor.
00:07:07You are my supervisor?
00:07:10Yes.
00:07:15Come on, I'll show you the kingdom.
00:07:17Thanks, Mr. Carter.
00:07:19No, just call me Colton or else it makes it seem like I'm going to do your parents' taxes or
00:07:23something.
00:07:30Look, I know that it's not very glamorous down here.
00:07:33And let me guess, you just cried in the bathroom for 30 minutes and are now silently panicking yourself.
00:07:40But I can promise you things are going to be okay.
00:07:44You seem like you're an expert of crying in bathrooms.
00:07:47Only on Mondays.
00:07:48Oh.
00:07:50Okay.
00:07:51Come on, I'll.
00:07:52Okay.
00:07:55Well, this is your desk.
00:07:58I promise you it won't bite, usually.
00:08:03Want some water?
00:08:05I'll go get you some water.
00:08:06Okay.
00:08:16All right, we're going to have to calm down.
00:08:19Just breathe.
00:08:20He's just a man with arms and a jawline.
00:08:26The world's most underrated crisis management tool.
00:08:31Hydration.
00:08:31In a paper cup and everything.
00:08:34Yeah, well, I guess that just goes to show how good of a boss I am and how good of
00:08:37a subordinate you are.
00:08:41I'm sorry.
00:08:42That was totally inappropriate.
00:08:43I was kidding.
00:08:44Okay.
00:08:51Ellie, look.
00:08:55I know that it's not anyone's dream to be in the mailroom, but I can tell that you have something
00:09:02special.
00:09:03Everything's going to be okay.
00:09:06Thanks.
00:09:09Of course.
00:09:22So, what were you doing upstairs?
00:09:24I'm a marketing strategist, or I was.
00:09:27Strategist in the mailroom.
00:09:29Preston must be running this place blind.
00:09:32If he had half a brain, he would use social media to increase our stock.
00:09:37That's what I would do, at least.
00:09:38Oh, it sounds like you've actually thought about this.
00:09:41Maybe a little bit.
00:09:43I mean, after all, we're not just a couple of pretty faces.
00:09:47Are we?
00:09:55Another tough one?
00:09:57I got deloading.
00:09:59To the mailroom.
00:10:01Did you do your homework?
00:10:02Yeah, yeah.
00:10:03Whatever.
00:10:05Oh, you also have a doctor's appointment.
00:10:07I can leave our car only to take you.
00:10:09What's the point?
00:10:11We can't even afford doctors.
00:10:13I'm going to get us through this.
00:10:14Okay.
00:10:15I'm going to take care of everything.
00:10:16Hey, you trust me, right?
00:10:18Yeah.
00:10:19Promise?
00:10:20Yeah.
00:10:22I trust you.
00:10:23Okay.
00:10:25I've got it.
00:10:26Oh.
00:10:30Oh.
00:10:30Oh.
00:10:31Oh.
00:10:57Oh my god, I'm in so much trouble.
00:11:08I guess Blueberry, if you don't like it, just lie to me.
00:11:13You bought me breakfast?
00:11:15Well, don't get used to it, I bribe new employees to like me, that's all.
00:11:42That bad, huh?
00:11:44No, no, it's perfect.
00:11:46Just like you.
00:11:47Oh.
00:11:49What was that?
00:11:50I don't know, I didn't say anything.
00:11:52I thought you said something.
00:11:55Well, don't worry about this, I'll just buy you a new one.
00:11:59Let's go do some deliveries, it's the best part of the job.
00:12:03Get to go inside, get some fresh air, enjoy some awkward elevator rides.
00:12:11Okay.
00:12:21Quicker than me.
00:12:23I'm trying.
00:12:24Oh, this is where I used to work, right there.
00:12:28I bet that chair looked a whole lot better with you in it.
00:12:32They made a big mistake.
00:12:36You want to make it a little bit more interesting?
00:12:39How so?
00:12:47That's not a good one.
00:12:49You'll find out.
00:12:51Cheers.
00:12:59What does that say?
00:13:00Um, it says baby goat loose on the third floor.
00:13:03Handle immediately.
00:13:05You're crazy.
00:13:06You are dangerous, isn't you?
00:13:09Don't you think that that's a little risky, isn't it?
00:13:16Oh my god, someone's coming, we have to go!
00:13:21Jesus, Jessie, everybody saw us.
00:13:24I think we're good.
00:13:26We're Emperor's Ruler's Ruler's Rapper.
00:13:26Bye bye.
00:13:55Oh not today.
00:15:10Oh, just my luck.
00:15:12He's avoiding me, isn't he?
00:15:20I'm being paranoid.
00:15:22That's all that is.
00:15:23I'm just being paranoid.
00:15:36You think this is about love?
00:15:41This is about legacy.
00:15:45If you want access to the trust, you will marry into the right family.
00:15:49End of discussion.
00:15:50It's an arranged marriage, Dad.
00:15:52It's outdated.
00:15:53Okay?
00:15:55Our family traditions built empires.
00:15:59And you want to throw that away for what?
00:16:03Delivering mail?
00:16:12Well, well, if it isn't, this is Carter.
00:16:16What are you talking about?
00:16:17Don't play coy.
00:16:18Everyone saw you two yesterday.
00:16:21Just be careful.
00:16:22You don't know him.
00:16:23I know his type.
00:16:26Charming.
00:16:27Broke.
00:16:28Good with the eyes.
00:16:30Dangerous with the lips.
00:16:33Just, uh, don't confuse us with love.
00:16:44Hey.
00:16:46You okay?
00:16:47Stuff with my dad.
00:16:49Complicated family stuff.
00:16:51Yeah.
00:16:52Um, yeah.
00:16:52Well, mine are gone, so I get complicated.
00:16:55Sorry.
00:16:59What's going on?
00:17:01I just found out that I'm getting evicted.
00:17:04Me and my brother.
00:17:05Uh, in three days.
00:17:07Jesus, I'm sorry.
00:17:08No, it's, it's fine.
00:17:09I've dealt with worse.
00:17:10And I've got it handled.
00:17:13Well, you shouldn't have to handle everything yourself.
00:17:17You know.
00:17:26What else is going on?
00:17:28Clara said something.
00:17:30Let me guess.
00:17:32She said that I flirt with everybody in the office.
00:17:36Yeah.
00:17:36Okay.
00:17:37Well, I can assure you that I do not flirt with everybody in the office.
00:17:41And it's never been the case where I'm actually in love with somebody in the office.
00:17:48And...
00:17:48Sorry, you love me?
00:17:52You love me.
00:17:55I know that it's fast.
00:17:58And sudden.
00:18:03But yes.
00:18:04I love you.
00:18:07And you don't have to say anything.
00:18:10Because I know it's fast.
00:18:11It's not, it's not, it's not fast.
00:18:14I, I feel the same way.
00:18:22You do?
00:18:24Yeah.
00:18:26Yeah.
00:18:37I needed this.
00:18:42I needed you.
00:18:48Show me.
00:19:04She's beneath you.
00:19:06This family's legacy was built on discipline and alliances.
00:19:13Not feelings.
00:19:15Well, maybe it's time the legacy changed.
00:19:18Huh?
00:19:20You walk away from the legacy.
00:19:23You walk away from everything.
00:19:24I'm not walking away from everything.
00:19:27Just the part that's trying to own me.
00:19:28You're making a mistake.
00:19:30I'm not doing this.
00:19:31Okay.
00:19:34And I'm making a choice, dad.
00:19:38And for the first time, it's my own.
00:19:49Came with some sugar.
00:19:51The sweet dessert for a sweet lady.
00:19:54Oh, hey.
00:20:01There it is.
00:20:07Did you just?
00:20:08I can't let it go to waste.
00:20:10Right?
00:20:10Good idea.
00:20:16What is it?
00:20:17Max had another attack, and the nurse said it was worse than the last time.
00:20:21Is he okay?
00:20:22Yeah, he's good.
00:20:24Some days I think I'm failing him.
00:20:26You know, I promised my mom that I would take care of him, but it's just me.
00:20:30Guys don't really want that extra baggage.
00:20:34You screw those guys.
00:20:35Guys, they're not worth your time.
00:20:39Let me help you out.
00:20:41How did I get this lucky?
00:20:50Oh my God, my rent just got paid.
00:20:53She doesn't know that I'm the one paying for all this.
00:20:56That's a good thing, right?
00:20:58Yeah, but I don't even know how that happened.
00:21:00Oh my God, now we have some time.
00:21:03Um, you know, I'm going to call my brother and tell him, okay?
00:21:06Okay.
00:21:07Hold on.
00:21:07I'm going to call my brother and tell him, okay?
00:21:12So, see.
00:21:13Well, hmm.
00:21:23Oh my gosh.
00:21:27What?
00:21:38Oh, my God.
00:21:59Coffee break.
00:22:00I should be the one making you coffee.
00:22:03No, I don't believe in those barbaric office customs.
00:22:09Getting a lot of work done over here, are we?
00:22:11Can I help you?
00:22:12I'm here to speak with Ellie, not you.
00:22:15Well, with all due respect, she works under me, so.
00:22:22What do you need?
00:22:23Ah, well then, mailboy, deliver my message.
00:22:27Shh.
00:22:28Ellie's expected at a mandatory meeting.
00:22:30Uh, just me, not Mr. Carter?
00:22:32Just the marketing team.
00:22:33I'm not on the marketing team anymore.
00:22:36Well, if you want to be someday, then be there.
00:22:39One hour.
00:22:47I thought this was a group meeting.
00:22:49We're a team.
00:22:51Aren't we?
00:23:00Let's talk about the mailboy.
00:23:03Inner office romances are frowned upon at Preston.
00:23:07Don't think we should be talking about this right now.
00:23:09I don't think you understand.
00:23:12I own you.
00:23:15I paid your rent, didn't I?
00:23:19Whether you work upstairs, downstairs, on your back or on your knees, you're part of my team.
00:23:26And this is part of your job.
00:23:33Any extracurricular disobedience is grounds for dismissal.
00:23:48Oh.
00:23:51Hey.
00:23:52You okay?
00:23:54Mm-hmm.
00:23:55Well, we shouldn't.
00:23:57If Preston sees.
00:23:59It's fine.
00:23:59Nobody's going to notice.
00:24:00Nobody's out there.
00:24:01We'll make sure there's no drama, no risk.
00:24:04And it's just us.
00:24:05I wouldn't worry about it.
00:24:07I got you something.
00:24:11Open it up.
00:24:16Oh, my God.
00:24:18I know it's not a lot, but show a little bit of excitement and respect.
00:24:23This comes from the best vending machine on the third floor.
00:24:27Right now, it's fake, but one day, it'll be real.
00:24:38But for now, it's just a promise to always protect you.
00:24:45Are you serious?
00:24:48I'm very serious about my fake commitments.
00:24:52Well, then I guess I'm yours.
00:25:03Looking for work like a peasant?
00:25:05You don't have to do this.
00:25:07You could have everything.
00:25:08There's nothing you can do.
00:25:10I'm walking.
00:25:11Okay?
00:25:25Oh, my God.
00:25:26Max.
00:25:27Are you okay?
00:25:28Why didn't you tell me you were out?
00:25:29David, I don't want to stress you out.
00:25:32Riva.
00:25:33Shh.
00:25:35Oh, my God.
00:25:36You scared the hell out of me.
00:25:37I'm fine now.
00:25:38Thanks to you.
00:25:39Okay.
00:25:41You're fine.
00:25:42Take this.
00:25:44We cannot keep living like this.
00:25:46There has to be a better way.
00:25:58Hey.
00:26:00You in bed?
00:26:01Obviously.
00:26:03Are you allergic to shirts?
00:26:05Only when I'm trying to be good.
00:26:09Everything okay?
00:26:10I just had a long day.
00:26:12I just had a long day.
00:26:14Can I make it better?
00:26:17Can I see you?
00:26:19No filters, no walls, just you?
00:26:21It's a lot of pressure for a Tuesday night, Colton.
00:26:24Mm-hmm.
00:26:25I mean, you handle pressure pretty well, don't you?
00:26:27Mm-hmm.
00:26:35Can you take it off?
00:26:37Let me see you.
00:26:38Just one strap.
00:26:40And then stop.
00:26:42Just let me see you.
00:26:43Let me watch, if that's okay.
00:26:46You're already driving me crazy.
00:26:49You know that?
00:26:51It's exactly like how I imagined, just...
00:26:56like this.
00:27:00Can you, uh, run your hand down slower?
00:27:03And just...
00:27:06kind of feel everything like I would.
00:27:13You're beautiful, like this.
00:27:17Say that again?
00:27:20You're mine.
00:27:23Every breath, every inch, every sound.
00:27:26I can feel it.
00:27:30You know where to put those?
00:27:32This side.
00:27:32There you go.
00:27:33Yes.
00:27:34That's correct.
00:27:34Mm-hmm.
00:27:35Okay.
00:27:36So, that was a new...
00:27:38kind of amazing?
00:27:40Yeah, it was, wasn't it?
00:27:48What?
00:27:49Max just got picked up for shoplifting.
00:27:51Is he okay?
00:27:53Yeah, but I don't know what he's thinking.
00:27:54We have plenty of food.
00:27:56I gotta go.
00:28:05How is he?
00:28:06Good.
00:28:06I just picked him up from holding.
00:28:08Quartz tomorrow.
00:28:09He didn't even have his inhaler.
00:28:12I've been thinking that if it comes to it,
00:28:14maybe I could pay the bill.
00:28:17No.
00:28:19Hi.
00:28:21Aren't you two really leaning into the trauma?
00:28:23Still chasing after the mailroom prints?
00:28:26What are you doing down here?
00:28:27Oh, someone got fired.
00:28:28I'm just grabbing a box.
00:28:30Where there's that little things.
00:28:32Just a thought.
00:28:33Has Prince Charming ever taken you out on a date
00:28:35that didn't involve postage?
00:28:37Oh.
00:28:39Do better.
00:28:46She's always been...
00:28:48like that.
00:28:50A walk by the river after work?
00:28:53I can't tonight.
00:28:54I'm sorry.
00:28:55Let's do a rain check, okay?
00:28:58I'm sorry.
00:29:00Well, why not tonight?
00:29:03Just some, uh...
00:29:06complicated family stuff.
00:29:10Sit.
00:29:13Do you like horses?
00:29:15Yeah, I love them.
00:29:17Well, I've been thinking a lot about the ranch
00:29:19I'm gonna buy one day.
00:29:21And how me and you are gonna be cruising
00:29:23into the sunset on horseback every night.
00:29:25No phones, no office politics.
00:29:29No bullshit.
00:29:31Just...
00:29:32us.
00:29:33You and me on horseback?
00:29:35It's...
00:29:35kind of unreal.
00:29:38That's right.
00:29:39Huh?
00:29:48Why don't you show me, or you'd ride.
00:29:50Why don't you show me?
00:29:52Hm.
00:29:53I'm not gonna do it.
00:30:01I'm not gonna do it.
00:30:02I'm not gonna do it.
00:30:06I'm not gonna do it.
00:30:07I'm not gonna do it.
00:30:07Oh my god, no way.
00:30:08Oh my god, no way.
00:30:11It's the end.
00:30:11See how we're gonna stop.
00:30:15Thank you for paying my bills,
00:30:16but I don't want anything from you.
00:30:19Okay, I'm gonna pay you back.
00:30:20Every cent.
00:30:21I don't want your money, Ellie. I wanted your attention.
00:30:24Consider this an investment.
00:30:28One that I plan to collect on.
00:30:35Do you really think the mailboy can save you?
00:30:38You don't even know who he is.
00:30:40Excuse me, Mr. Preston. I'm going to get back to work.
00:30:48Hey.
00:30:50You okay?
00:30:51Yeah. Peachy.
00:30:53Can we talk?
00:30:54That's never a good lead-in.
00:30:57It's nothing bad, I promise. It's just...
00:31:00There's something I should have told you a long time ago.
00:31:03Okay. You can tell me. Now.
00:31:05I didn't want to lie, because I didn't want to lose you.
00:31:10But, um...
00:31:11Colton, what is it?
00:31:13It has to do with my name.
00:31:17My name is, uh...
00:31:18Colton!
00:31:20Colton!
00:31:29There you are.
00:31:31Dad?
00:31:33What are you doing here?
00:31:34I'm sorry, who?
00:31:35You're needed.
00:31:36Now, we have a meeting upstairs.
00:31:39All right, but we're in the middle of something right now.
00:31:41You've been in the middle of something for too long.
00:31:51I'm sorry about that.
00:31:53If he ever says anything to you, don't trust him.
00:31:55Okay?
00:31:56Okay.
00:31:57We'll talk later.
00:32:03Huh.
00:32:04That was interesting, company.
00:32:12You really have no idea who you're sleeping with, do you?
00:32:16If you know something, just say it.
00:32:19Oh, you poor thing.
00:32:24What aren't they telling me?
00:32:31I don't care how, just distract her.
00:32:34Don't worry.
00:32:36I know exactly how to make her a squirm.
00:32:42Glad you could finally make it.
00:32:45Sorry.
00:32:45I had a delivery run.
00:32:47You're not a delivery boy.
00:32:48Well, maybe I'm just sick and tired of pretending that your version of success is the only one that matters.
00:32:54Well said, darling.
00:32:56You've always had a flair for dramatics.
00:32:59But let's not pretend this rebellion isn't just performance.
00:33:03We both know you'll do what's expected.
00:33:05Eventually.
00:33:07Now, smile.
00:33:08And show your father some respect.
00:33:10You're still a Carrington, after all.
00:33:22Ellie, the reason that I lied to you.
00:33:26There is a good reason for it.
00:33:28There's no good reason to lie.
00:33:30Don't.
00:33:31I'm sorry that I lied to you this whole time.
00:33:34Ellie, if you could just...
00:33:38Why don't you save it for tomorrow, speak from the heart.
00:33:41Okay?
00:33:44Okay.
00:33:49Lunch delivery.
00:33:51Hope you're hungry.
00:33:52From the finest takeout in the city?
00:33:53More like from the finest microwave in the building, but...
00:33:57Why did you do all this?
00:33:59Well, you always say that you don't have any free time, so I thought I'd steal a moment.
00:34:05Hmm.
00:34:13All right, so we both know that you were a prude in high school.
00:34:15Why don't you tell me something new?
00:34:18I still sleep with my mother's blanket every single night.
00:34:21Seriously?
00:34:23Don't mock the security of memory foam and fleece, okay?
00:34:26I'm not mocking anything.
00:34:27Mm-hmm.
00:34:30It's your turn.
00:34:31Secret for a secret.
00:34:37Wow.
00:34:38Cozy.
00:34:40Didn't realize carbs paired so well with company policy violations.
00:34:45You need anything, Clara?
00:34:47Just came to drop these off.
00:34:48But don't worry.
00:34:49I'll let you two get back to whatever this is.
00:34:55And I'll tell the janitor to bring some Febreze.
00:34:58Oh, great.
00:34:59Well, I'm glad you're keeping warm in that turtleneck.
00:35:06Well?
00:35:08They're getting cozy.
00:35:09It won't be long, no.
00:35:11Good.
00:35:11Break her.
00:35:13By any means necessary.
00:35:16And the contract is yours.
00:35:20Consider her broken.
00:35:28A promotion?
00:35:31From William?
00:35:38I see you got my offer.
00:35:40What's the catch?
00:35:41What's the catch?
00:35:41Go catch.
00:35:42You do good work.
00:35:43I want to reward that.
00:35:45You want to reward me by putting me back under your thumb?
00:35:48I want to put you into a position where your talents can shine.
00:35:59Hey.
00:36:00What's up?
00:36:01He offered me a promotion.
00:36:03That's good, right?
00:36:05No.
00:36:06Not when it comes from him.
00:36:07Okay.
00:36:08Well, you know you don't need to go up there and prove anything to anyone.
00:36:11You're already more capable than everyone on that floor.
00:36:16Besides, I think you and I both know that you're a little too good to be bought.
00:36:23Then I'm going to stay right here with you.
00:36:26Good.
00:36:27Did she bite?
00:36:29She's still in the mail room.
00:36:30Just a little more to break the self-righteous ones.
00:36:34Keep pushing.
00:36:36I wanted to say yes.
00:36:48Oh my god.
00:36:49Max.
00:36:50I can't.
00:36:51Really?
00:36:52Where's your inhaler?
00:36:53It is.
00:36:54Oh my god.
00:36:55I don't know.
00:36:56Come here.
00:36:56Come here.
00:36:56We have to go.
00:36:57Come on.
00:36:57Come on.
00:36:59Come on.
00:37:08Hey.
00:37:09Max collapsed last night, so we spent half the night in the ER.
00:37:12Is he okay?
00:37:14Yeah, for now.
00:37:15I don't know.
00:37:16But I don't know how we're going to pay for this one.
00:37:18So.
00:37:28Hi.
00:37:29Is this Piedmont Hospital?
00:37:35Hey.
00:37:36Rough night?
00:37:38And how would you know?
00:37:40We're travels.
00:37:41Sorry about your brother.
00:37:44You know, Colton is full of surprises.
00:37:47He's more than just a mail clerk.
00:37:49What do you mean?
00:37:51Nothing.
00:37:52Just, um, be careful who you trust.
00:38:03Hey.
00:38:04So, I was thinking.
00:38:05My house tonight.
00:38:07I'm cooking.
00:38:08You cook?
00:38:09Bet your ass I cook.
00:38:10What?
00:38:11I guess.
00:38:13Only when I'm really trying to impress somebody.
00:38:17Okay.
00:38:18Well then, impress me.
00:38:21I will.
00:38:22Okay.
00:38:26Okay.
00:38:33Hey, Mom.
00:38:34You're still ignoring Nadia's messages.
00:38:36Not very interested, so.
00:38:38That's not your decision.
00:38:39The Carrington name is bigger than your feelings.
00:38:42She's expecting you at dinner next week.
00:38:46I'm not going to be playing along with this.
00:38:49You don't get to opt out of Legacy.
00:38:51You've had your freedom.
00:38:52Now it's time to do your part.
00:39:07Oh my God.
00:39:09It's just a house.
00:39:10No, you live at the Louvre.
00:39:12That's what that is.
00:39:14Come on.
00:39:15I have something to show you.
00:39:16Okay.
00:39:21And what is going on here?
00:39:23Well, I cheated and had a chef prepare most of the food.
00:39:26I'm sorry.
00:39:27You have a chef?
00:39:28No.
00:39:28I actually prepared all of this food myself.
00:39:31I just was trying to be humble.
00:39:33Humble.
00:39:34Let's go.
00:39:35Okay.
00:39:35Thanks, everyone.
00:39:36See you soon though.
00:39:37Bye.
00:39:37Bye.
00:39:48Versus...
00:39:49Bye.
00:39:56Bye.
00:39:58Bye.
00:39:59Bye.
00:40:03Bye.
00:42:03Ellie, had to run into work early.
00:42:05Didn't want to wake you, so go ahead and sleep in.
00:42:08Colton.
00:42:21How many sides of you are there, Colton?
00:42:23And why does it feel like I've only seen one?
00:42:36Heading out?
00:42:39Yes.
00:42:40Yes.
00:42:41Yes.
00:42:41Sorry.
00:42:43I didn't know anybody else was here.
00:42:45No, I work from home.
00:42:47It's more efficient.
00:42:48And enlightening.
00:42:51Colton mentioned you.
00:42:53Briefly.
00:42:55You've made quite the impression.
00:42:56I'm sorry, he didn't mention much about you.
00:43:01Well, we're hosting a small dinner tonight, family, a few close associates.
00:43:06You should come.
00:43:07That's so kind of you.
00:43:10Here's something elegant.
00:43:19You are running out of time.
00:43:21You said I had until the end of the week.
00:43:23The week is disappearing fast.
00:43:26And those two are still together.
00:43:30Hey, rough couple of days.
00:43:34What do you want, Clara?
00:43:35Just wondering how your brother's doing.
00:43:38Heard about the hospital.
00:43:39You know, sometimes people swoop in and pay bills just to look good.
00:43:44What are you talking about?
00:43:46Nothing.
00:43:47Just...
00:43:49Maybe you should ask Colton.
00:43:58Hey, did you pay for Max's hospital bills?
00:44:01Uh, yeah.
00:44:03I didn't want you to worry about it.
00:44:05How do you even afford that?
00:44:06Look, I'm sorry I didn't tell you about it.
00:44:08I thought it was a nice thing to do.
00:44:09I...
00:44:09I...
00:44:10I...
00:44:10I'll explain everything after tonight.
00:44:13How about that?
00:44:14What's tonight?
00:44:15Well, I know my mom invited you to our family dinner.
00:44:18I think maybe they're finally coming around to listening to me about this.
00:44:23It's good.
00:44:24We should go.
00:44:25And then I'll explain everything.
00:44:27I promise.
00:44:34About tonight, do you think it's just a dinner?
00:44:37Well, my mom isn't exactly subtle.
00:44:41But maybe this is her way of giving us a chance.
00:45:02Ellie, it's lovely to have you here.
00:45:05Everything looks beautiful.
00:45:07We do try to maintain high standards.
00:45:09In every area.
00:45:11Yeah.
00:45:16Let's dine, shall we?
00:45:26Everything tastes all right here?
00:45:28Yes.
00:45:28It was all incredible.
00:45:29Thank you so much.
00:45:30You know, Ellie has an excellent palate.
00:45:32With detail.
00:45:33Well, I'm so glad you're here.
00:45:36Excuse me while I go fetch dessert.
00:45:40How am I doing?
00:45:41You're doing great.
00:45:43Good charm of anybody.
00:45:44It's going a lot better than I expected it to, so.
00:45:47Okay.
00:45:47Okay.
00:45:48Sorry I'm late.
00:45:51Traffic was a nightmare.
00:46:02What is she doing here?
00:46:04Just something truly sweet for dessert, darling.
00:46:08Ellie, you need Nadia.
00:46:09Colton's soon-to-be fiancé.
00:46:15Ellie, dear, Nadia's family owns one of the largest holdings in private equity.
00:46:20Brilliant, composed, and most importantly, understands the world Colton belongs to.
00:46:26We've known each other since boarding school.
00:46:30Colton.
00:46:31I had no idea.
00:46:32Colton's always had a complicated relationship with responsibility.
00:46:36We thought this dinner might help remind him of his roots.
00:46:42Colton.
00:46:44Listen to your mother.
00:46:46I didn't mean to intrude, but when your future mother-in-law insists...
00:46:50Look, thank you so much for dinner.
00:46:52I really appreciate it.
00:46:53Ellie, hold on a second.
00:46:55Shit.
00:46:55I can't explain this, all right?
00:47:02Ellie.
00:47:05Ellie, come on.
00:47:06Just...
00:47:06Wait.
00:47:07Wait.
00:47:08Just hold on a second.
00:47:09I'm sorry.
00:47:10You're engaged?
00:47:11No.
00:47:14I mean, yes, but I didn't know she was coming, okay?
00:47:17Don't lie.
00:47:18Okay, you had a table full of secrets in there, Colton.
00:47:21Look, I swear to God, I was going to tell you everything, and I just...
00:47:24I...
00:47:26Look, I...
00:47:28I didn't know she was coming, okay?
00:47:30My mom, she blindsided me just as much as she did you, okay?
00:47:34Colton, I don't even know you.
00:47:36I was going to tell you everything.
00:47:38Of course...
00:47:39Of course I was.
00:47:40I need space.
00:47:44I'm sorry, but I can't keep wondering if I know you.
00:47:59Thanks for the updates.
00:48:00It's always helpful to know what's brewing before it starts boiling over.
00:48:10I'll see you next time.
00:48:15Ellie.
00:48:17Ellie.
00:48:19Can we talk about this?
00:48:21Ellie, look, let me just explain...
00:48:23Colton, don't.
00:48:23I'm here to work.
00:48:25Well, just know that it's not real, and that's...
00:48:28That's it.
00:48:36Ellie, word.
00:48:42The offer still stands.
00:48:44Lead marketing position, corner office, full benefits, the works.
00:48:52You don't have to be here.
00:49:09You don't have to shut me out, you know.
00:49:11You shut me out a long time ago.
00:49:13I just didn't see it.
00:49:16Ellie!
00:49:23The merger with Nadia's family will double our valuation.
00:49:36The merger with Nadia's family will double our valuation.
00:49:42The merger with Nadia's family will double our valuation.
00:49:59I don't have to worry about the mixture with her.
00:50:01I don't have to be here.
00:50:03Yeah, I don't have to.
00:50:05I don't have to be here.
00:50:23You okay?
00:50:25Yeah, I'm just tired.
00:50:27And I'm waiting for the doctor to give us the results.
00:50:40So I was looking at the catering menu.
00:50:42They have these little mini pizzas.
00:50:44What's your favorite, honey?
00:50:46And Aperol Spritz for all the guests.
00:50:50Yes, definitely.
00:50:53Maybe I deserve this.
00:51:01Ah, the Prodigal Lady.
00:51:04Stay out of my way.
00:51:05Sure you want to play it that way?
00:51:10You're not the only one with secrets.
00:51:16You don't know anything about me.
00:51:18Why would be so sure?
00:51:20Fake name, mailroom disguise, inner office romance.
00:51:24Mommy really should have coordinated this better.
00:51:27What'd you just say?
00:51:28You heard me.
00:51:30I just find it interesting how closely she monitors this company's partnerships.
00:51:35Makes you wonder what else she's orchestrating behind the curtain.
00:51:39Ah, but I could be wrong.
00:51:43Just a thought.
00:51:56Hey, Colton.
00:51:57Hey.
00:51:58Um, look, I need a favor.
00:52:02Yeah.
00:52:03I need you to look into Preston marketing.
00:52:05Just everything about it.
00:52:07Especially anything that ties to my mom and Clara Goodwin.
00:52:12Okay.
00:52:13I'm on it.
00:52:14Thanks.
00:52:16If they've been lying to me, I'll burn it all down myself.
00:52:25Hello?
00:52:26Hi, Mrs. Anderson.
00:52:28Just calling with Max Anderson's latest results.
00:52:30His response to treatment has improved significantly.
00:52:33Oh my God.
00:52:34Are you serious?
00:52:35He's stable.
00:52:36More than that, he's trending in the right direction.
00:52:39Thank you so much.
00:52:41You look lighter.
00:52:42Good news?
00:52:43Yes.
00:52:44Uh, my brother, he's improving.
00:52:45Happy to hear that.
00:52:46We should start thinking about your future.
00:52:49Real office.
00:52:50Real desk.
00:52:51Real influence.
00:52:53The kind of life someone like you and me deserve.
00:52:57Your future's bright here.
00:52:59He can't give you what I can.
00:53:02You know that.
00:53:18What are they planning?
00:53:22Hold on a second.
00:53:23Go back.
00:53:24So Clara's name is listed under a shell company that's tied to one of my mom's private funds?
00:53:29Yes.
00:53:30There's a link, but it's indirect, so Jessica's involvement is buried.
00:53:33Okay.
00:53:34So she's not just meddling with my life.
00:53:36This has got to mean something much bigger.
00:53:37Am I correct?
00:53:39Yeah.
00:53:39Maybe.
00:53:40There's something off with the timing of these fund transfers.
00:53:42If we could find the other end of it, then we would know who she's laundering through.
00:53:46Just keep digging.
00:53:47Let me know what you find.
00:53:48Because whoever's involved, I know they're a part of Preston Marketing.
00:53:51Okay.
00:53:52You got it.
00:54:27What is William doing with Colton's mom?
00:54:44Ellie, look, I know you're busy.
00:54:47I know you hate me.
00:54:49And I probably deserve it.
00:54:51I'm sorry I lied to you.
00:54:55About everything.
00:54:56I lied about my name.
00:54:57I lied about where I'm from.
00:55:00But I never lied about the way I feel about you.
00:55:04My name is not Colton Carter.
00:55:08It's Colton Carrington.
00:55:10And my family is, well, they're very complicated.
00:55:15But the way I am with you, that version of me, that's the real version.
00:55:20I had this whole speech figured out earlier.
00:55:23I even rehearsed it in a bathroom mirror.
00:55:25And I had all these hand gestures.
00:55:27And it was honestly quite impressive.
00:55:29A lot more impressive than this is going right now.
00:55:31What I'm trying to say is, is that I miss you.
00:55:37The mailroom misses you.
00:55:40The coffee misses you.
00:55:41The stupid little crooked name tag on your desk misses you.
00:55:46Come back to me.
00:55:48Not to the job, but to us.
00:55:55Please.
00:55:58You're lucky that I'm a sucker for sad mailboys and terrible public declarations.
00:56:12That's not a no.
00:56:15I'd say yes.
00:56:17But you're going to buy me lunch for like the next month.
00:56:22I won't pay for lunch forever.
00:56:23Okay, deal.
00:56:26Okay.
00:56:35Clara's shell company is tied to one of my mom's off-book funds.
00:56:39And transfers spike every time her and William are done having a meeting.
00:56:42Well, then there's this, too.
00:56:45Shows them meeting in person on company property.
00:56:48She's helping them launder money.
00:56:50And they're trying to merge Preston with your family's umpire before your father finds out.
00:56:53So they're setting him up.
00:56:54My mom is playing a long con.
00:56:56Clara and William are just the middlemen.
00:56:58What do we do?
00:57:00Well, we can't just drop this at a random boardroom meeting.
00:57:02We're going to have to catch them in the act.
00:57:04What if we bait them?
00:57:06Give them the illusion that they've won?
00:57:09A fake merger agreement.
00:57:11With Chester's name on it.
00:57:16Have you done that before?
00:57:19I had a lot of practice as a teenager.
00:57:21Well, we're going to give this to Clara.
00:57:23She's going to give it to William.
00:57:24And William's going to run it up the chain.
00:57:26They will think it's legit.
00:57:27And once they act, we'll have the cameras ready.
00:57:30Sound good?
00:57:30Are you sure about this?
00:57:33Yeah.
00:57:34I'm not doing this for revenge, Ellie.
00:57:36I'm doing this for us.
00:57:38Do you trust me?
00:57:39Yeah.
00:57:41Let's go.
00:58:04It hatched.
00:58:07This is it.
00:58:09The Carrington handoff.
00:58:12You did well.
00:58:14To new beginnings.
00:58:30So, when do I get to move upstairs?
00:58:34Upstairs?
00:58:37Clara, you've got talents.
00:58:41Really nice talents.
00:58:43But you are never going to run anything.
00:58:48What?
00:58:49You're a tool.
00:58:51A useful one.
00:58:52But a tool.
00:58:55You're good at taking orders.
00:58:58Why don't you stick to that?
00:59:00Great work, though.
00:59:07You're a tool.
00:59:09You're good at following orders.
00:59:15We got him.
00:59:16What?
00:59:16Why don't you stick to that?
00:59:20Really nice work, though.
00:59:23Let's end this.
00:59:26Everything we have leads back to them.
00:59:28Yep.
00:59:29William, Clara, your mom.
00:59:31And the trail runs straight to Preston.
00:59:32We should bring it to my father.
00:59:34He'll know what to do.
00:59:36Do you trust him?
00:59:38I know that he hates being lied to more so than he hates being wrong.
00:59:56Hello.
00:59:57Hey, um...
00:59:58You did cut William loose.
01:00:00Believe me, he's using you, too.
01:00:03Oh, Clara, you mistake relevance for importance.
01:00:05We could go down for this.
01:00:08Honey, try all you want.
01:00:12This is a mess.
01:00:15A solvable one.
01:00:17If we go public, then William and Jessica fall together.
01:00:20It's not enough.
01:00:21There needs to be impact.
01:00:24Dear.
01:00:25The board won't act unless the optics are undeniable.
01:00:30Then we give them a stage.
01:00:32Let them expose themselves.
01:00:34How about the wedding?
01:00:36It's perfect.
01:00:37Everyone's going to be there.
01:00:38Press.
01:00:39Investors.
01:00:40Partners.
01:00:41What wedding?
01:00:43Me and Nadia's.
01:00:45We can use it.
01:00:46I mean, it's the perfect stage.
01:00:48Now you're thinking like a character.
01:00:50Wait.
01:00:50Are you sure about this?
01:00:51Well, I'm sure about you.
01:00:53And if it means building a future with you, then yes.
01:00:55I would do anything.
01:00:57And if it means you have to pretend to marry somebody else?
01:00:59Well, as long as you're the one that I get to go on a honeymoon with after.
01:01:07I'm still in the room.
01:01:08Yes.
01:01:09Of course.
01:01:10Let's go ruin some lives.
01:01:14So, dinner at the caring.
01:01:17Not just a dinner.
01:01:18A wedding.
01:01:19And I thought that you would be the most interesting plus one.
01:01:28Interesting choice.
01:01:30What happened to the mailroom prince?
01:01:33Fairy tales fade.
01:01:35Right?
01:01:37Look, I'm done chasing daydreams.
01:01:40Colton was just a phase.
01:01:41And you were right.
01:01:43I needed to grow up.
01:01:46You continue to surprise me, Ellie.
01:01:51Good.
01:01:59I thought he's doing a great job of doing all the organizing.
01:02:02That's good.
01:02:03Yeah, everything's coming along very nicely.
01:02:06Let's move up the wedding.
01:02:08Next week.
01:02:11Are you sure?
01:02:12It's time.
01:02:14I'm ready.
01:02:17I'll call the caterer.
01:02:22Great.
01:02:30He took the bait.
01:02:35Let's finish this.
01:02:37Let's do it.
01:02:40Maddie's appearance arrived tonight.
01:02:42Make sure you keep that charming face on.
01:02:44Of course.
01:02:46You've been agreeable lately.
01:02:49Makes me nervous.
01:02:51Well, maybe I'm finally realizing who I'm supposed to be, Mom.
01:02:58Ellie.
01:03:00You know, I've been thinking about something you said earlier.
01:03:02Yeah?
01:03:04You could be running this place.
01:03:07Well, I still could be.
01:03:09Come with me.
01:03:16We've always had something.
01:03:18Drive.
01:03:19Fire.
01:03:20Well, you like to play with fire.
01:03:23Hmm.
01:03:26I always knew that there was a spark between us.
01:03:29Well, maybe there still is.
01:03:30Or maybe you don't want to lose.
01:03:40Pick me up at seven.
01:03:42And we'll show them all.
01:03:58You wanted a seat at the table, right?
01:04:00The table was a lie.
01:04:02Well, then maybe it's time to flip it over.
01:04:05There's a wedding tomorrow.
01:04:06I think you should come.
01:04:07I'm pretty sure I'm not invited.
01:04:10Now you are.
01:04:16You think you're being clever.
01:04:18No, I'm being thorough.
01:04:19Dad.
01:04:21Dad, listen to me.
01:04:23Everything that you need is on this.
01:04:25What she did.
01:04:27Who she used.
01:04:28Names.
01:04:29Amounts.
01:04:29Everything.
01:04:36Then you want me to do what with it?
01:04:37Let me take her down publicly.
01:04:40I can handle it at the wedding.
01:04:41I could make it all happen.
01:04:43All I need is for you not to stop me.
01:04:48Do it clean.
01:04:50And make sure she never forgets who taught you how.
01:04:58You're not like a Bond villain.
01:05:01It's perfect.
01:05:03You sure about this?
01:05:07Not even a little.
01:05:09Let them underestimate me.
01:05:11It's what they've always done.
01:05:18So shady.
01:05:19Yeah.
01:05:35Are you sure I'm not supposed to see the bride before the wedding?
01:05:41Relax.
01:05:42I'm not wearing white.
01:05:43And you're about to marry somebody else, actually.
01:05:48I'll be thinking about you the whole time.
01:05:52Mr. Carter, are you really about to have an affair on your wedding?
01:05:57Well, I am your supervisor, after all.
01:05:59Yeah.
01:06:01Whatever I say goes.
01:06:07How long until they need you out there?
01:06:12Not long enough.
01:06:15Not long enough.
01:06:29You clean up nicely.
01:06:31I try.
01:06:34Come with me after the ceremony.
01:06:36That boardroom seat is all yours if you play your cards right.
01:06:39Well, that's very tempting, but I think I like a little chaos with my champagne.
01:07:02Let's end this with a bang.
01:07:34You may be seated.
01:07:36We gather here today.
01:07:38So, when do I move upstairs?
01:07:40Hmm?
01:07:41You were never going upstairs.
01:07:43Everything you need for the merger.
01:07:45It's in there.
01:07:47Excellent.
01:07:48As long as Chester doesn't know.
01:07:50Turn it off now.
01:07:52You knew.
01:07:57How long?
01:07:58Oh, don't be dramatic.
01:07:59It's business.
01:08:00It's betrayal.
01:08:03We're experiencing a minor technical glitch, everyone.
01:08:06It's the doctor and it's clearly fake.
01:08:08It's all real.
01:08:10Every last bit of it.
01:08:11Is this a part of the wedding?
01:08:14I mean, are they even getting married?
01:08:16Nadia, listen.
01:08:18This is not my wedding.
01:08:19It never was.
01:08:21I'm sorry.
01:08:23Colton, you can't do this.
01:08:26I'll never forgive you.
01:08:32Everything in that video is real.
01:08:34They used me, but I let them.
01:08:38And now they're going down with me.
01:08:41Get off my property.
01:08:43No!
01:08:45Make sure she stays.
01:08:48Do you think this changes anything?
01:08:50I think it already has.
01:08:53Hasn't it?
01:09:13It doesn't matter anymore.
01:09:17It's over.
01:09:20You're trying to cover it all up, Willie, and it's too late.
01:09:23We're here for the cleanup?
01:09:26No need.
01:09:29I'm not running.
01:09:34So, what now?
01:09:36She runs the company.
01:09:39Where Carrington pulls every dollar out.
01:09:43All in favor?
01:09:48Congratulations, Miss Anderson.
01:09:56Enjoy your 15 minutes.
01:09:58Oh, I will.
01:09:58Right after I scrape your name off the door.
01:10:03Oh, William.
01:10:06Told you you wouldn't be sorry for hiring me.
01:10:15Remind me to never get on your bedside.
01:10:17It's a little too late.
01:10:22No looking.
01:10:24No, this is a prank.
01:10:25I'm taking your fancy new title with me on the way out.
01:10:28It's not a prank.
01:10:29It's a full circle moment.
01:10:31It's very cinematic.
01:10:32Oh, no.
01:10:33This is exactly what I wanted.
01:10:34A nostalgic walk-through workplace trauma.
01:10:37On three.
01:10:38Ready?
01:10:38Hmm?
01:10:39One.
01:10:39Two.
01:10:40Three.
01:10:43What do you think?
01:10:48The mail room.
01:10:50You really know how to romance a girl.
01:10:54Well, I mean, this is where all the magic started, right?
01:10:57I'm pretty sure the only magic is you knowing how I take my coffee.
01:11:00Yeah.
01:11:01Black, stubborn, and a little bit, uh, bitter.
01:11:04Yep.
01:11:09Well, I figured if I'm going to do this again, I might as well do it the right way this
01:11:12time.
01:11:17A fake ring from my fake mail clerk.
01:11:20It's very on brand.
01:11:21Yeah, but can I say I'm a reformed liar with great taste.
01:11:26Ellie Anderson, would you do me the honor of fake marrying me again?
01:11:33Only if I can take your fake last name.
01:11:42Seriously.
01:11:49Marry me for real.
01:11:53Yes.
01:11:54You idiot, of course I will.
01:12:04I knew you'd say yes.
01:12:06Oh, don't get cocky, mailboy.
01:12:09Okay.
01:12:11I love you.
01:12:12Love you.
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