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- #mailboy
- #deception
The guy delivering her mail is actually a billionaire testing her love. #SecretIdentity #Billionaire #Mailboy #Deception
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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.
00:06:32I'll be right back.
00:06:32Who is there for now?
00:06:43I'll be right back.
00:06:48I will be right back.
00:06:52Hold on.
00:06:53I will be right back.
00:07:01I'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, and let me guess, you just cried in the bathroom
00:07:36for 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.
00:07:50Okay.
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.
00:08:07Okay.
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.
00:09:10Of course.
00:09:22So, what were you doing upstairs?
00:09:24I'm a marketing strategist, or I was.
00:09:28Strategist 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.
00:09:36That'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.
00:09:46Are we?
00:09:55Another tough one?
00:09:57I got demoted to 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.
00:10:07Then, back and leave work early to take you home, okay?
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.
00:10:30Oh.
00:10:32Oh.
00:10:33Oh.
00:10:34Oh.
00:10:35Oh.
00:10:36Oh.
00:10:57Oh my God.
00:10:59I'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.
00:11:16I bribe new employees to like me.
00:11:19That's all.
00:11:22Oh.
00:11:23Oh.
00:11:26Oh.
00:11:27Oh.
00:11:27Oh.
00:11:28Oh.
00:11:28Oh.
00:11:29Oh.
00:11:29Oh.
00:11:42That bad, huh?
00:11:43No.
00:11:44No, it's perfect.
00:11:46Just like you.
00:11:49What was that?
00:11:51I don't know.
00:11:51I didn't say anything.
00:11:52I thought you said something.
00:11:53Mm-hmm.
00:11:55Well, don't worry about this.
00:11:56I'll just buy you a new one.
00:11:59Let's go do some deliveries.
00:12:00It's the best part of the job.
00:12:03Get to go inside.
00:12:04Get some fresh air.
00:12:08And 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.
00:12:26Right there.
00:12:28I bet that chair left 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.
00:12:49I think.
00:12:50They'll find out.
00:12:51Cheers.
00:12:52Cheers.
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.
00:13:17We have to go.
00:13:22Jesus, Jesse.
00:13:23My stars.
00:13:24Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:26Oh.
00:13:26Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:28Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:29Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:30Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:30Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:32Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:32Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:34Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:35Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:36Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:36Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:36Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:37Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:38Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:40Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:42Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:44Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:48Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:49Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:51Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:54Oh, I think we're good.
00:15:10Just my luck.
00:15:12He's avoiding me, isn't he?
00:15:19Nope.
00:15:20I'm being paranoid. That's all that is. I'm just being paranoid.
00:15:36You think this is about love?
00:15:38Well, this is about legacy.
00:15:45If you want access to the trust, you will marry into the right family. End of discussion.
00:15:50It's an arranged marriage, Dad. It's outdated. Okay?
00:15:55Our family traditions built empires. And you want to throw that away for what? Delivering 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. Everyone saw you two yesterday.
00:16:21Just be careful. You don't know him.
00:16:23I know his type. Charming. Broke. Good with the eyes. Dangerous 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. Complicated family stuff. Yeah.
00:16:52Um, yeah. Well, mine are gone, so I get complicated.
00:16:55I'm sorry.
00:16:59What's going on?
00:17:01I just found out that I'm getting evicted.
00:17:04Me and my brother, uh, in three days.
00:17:07Jesus, I'm sorry.
00:17:08No, it's, it's fine. I'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.
00:17:27What 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.
00:17:37Okay, well, I could 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, and...
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, I love you.
00:18:07And you don't have to say anything.
00:18:10Because I know it's fast.
00:18:11No, it's not.
00:18:13It's not fast.
00:18:14I, I feel the same way.
00:18:19I, I feel the same way.
00:18:22You do?
00:18:23Yeah.
00:18:26Mm-hmm.
00:18:37I needed this.
00:18:42I needed you.
00:18:48Show me.
00:19:04She's beneath you.
00:19:07This family's legacy was built on discipline and alliances.
00:19:13Not feelings.
00:19:16Well, maybe it's time the legacy changed, huh?
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, okay?
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.
00:20:07Did you just...
00:20:08I can't let it go to waste, right?
00:20:10Good idea.
00:20:13Good idea.
00:20:16What is it?
00:20:17Max had another attack, and the nurse said it was worse than the last time.
00:20:20Is 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.
00:20:36They're not worth your time.
00:20:40Let 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.
00:21:04You know, I'm going to call my brother and tell him, okay?
00:21:06Okay.
00:21:07Hold on.
00:21:09And I'm going to call my brother.
00:21:13Oh my God.
00:21:15Oh my God.
00:21:18Oh my God.
00:21:23Oh my God.
00:21:28All right.
00:21:38Oh, my God.
00:21:59coffee break i should be the one making you coffee no i don't believe in those barbaric
00:22:06office customs getting a lot of work done over here are we can i help you i'm here to speak
00:22:13with ellie not you well with all due respect she uh she works under me so what do you need
00:22:23ah well then mailboy deliver my message ellie's expected at a mandatory meeting
00:22:29uh just me not mr carter just the marketing team i'm not on the marketing team anymore
00:22:35well if you want to be someday then be there one hour
00:22:47i thought this was a group meeting we're a team aren't we
00:23:00let's talk about the middle inner office romances are frowned upon at preston
00:23:07i don't think we should be talking about this right now i don't think you understand
00:23:12i own you i paid your rent didn't i whether you work upstairs downstairs on your back or
00:23:23on your knees you're part of my team and this is part of your job any extracurricular disobedience
00:23:37is grounds for dismissal
00:23:51hey you okay
00:23:55well we shouldn't if preston sees it's fine nobody's gonna notice nobody's out there
00:24:01we'll make sure there's no drama no risk and it's just us i 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 this comes from the best
00:24:24vending machine on the third floor
00:24:27right now it's fake but uh 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 you don't have to do this you could have everything there's nothing
00:25:09you could do i'm walking okay
00:25:24oh my god max are you okay why didn't you tell me you were out
00:25:34oh my god you scared the hell out of me i'm fine now thanks to you okay you're fine take
00:25:43this
00:25:44we cannot keep living like this there has to be a better way
00:26:00hey you in bed obviously
00:26:04are you allergic to shirts only when i'm trying to be good
00:26:09everything okay i just had a long day can i make it better
00:26:17can i see you no filters no walls just you it's a lot of pressure for our tuesday night colton
00:26:25i mean you handle pressure pretty well don't you
00:26:35can you take it off and let me see you just one strap and then stop just let me see
00:26:43you let me
00:26:43watch that's okay you're already driving me crazy you know that it's exactly like how i imagined just
00:26:55like this
00:27:00can you uh
00:27:01can you uh run your hand down slower and just
00:27:06kind of feel everything like i would
00:27:13you're beautiful like this
00:27:17say that again you're mine
00:27:23every breath every inch every sound i can feel it
00:27:30you know where to put those inside there you go yes that's correct
00:27:36okay so that was a new kind of amazing yeah it was wasn't it
00:27:48what max just got picked up for shoplifting
00:27:51is he okay yeah but i don't know what he's thinking we have plenty of food
00:27:56i gotta go
00:28:05how is he good i just picked him up from holding quartz tomorrow
00:28:09he didn't even have his inhaler
00:28:12i've been thinking that if it comes to it maybe i could pay the bill
00:28:18no hi aren't you two really leaning into the trauma still chasing after the mailroom prince
00:28:25what are you doing down here oh someone got fired i'm just grabbing a box
00:28:30where there's that little things just a thought has prince charming ever taken
00:28:35you out on a date that didn't involve postage oh do better
00:28:46she's always been like that um a walk by the river after work i can't tonight i'm sorry let's do
00:28:55a
00:28:55rain check okay i'm sorry
00:29:00well why not tonight just some uh complicated family stuff
00:29:13do you like horses yeah i love them well i've been thinking a lot about the ranch i'm gonna buy
00:29:19one day
00:29:21and how me and you are going to be cruising into the sunset on horseback every night
00:29:25okay no phones no office politics no bullshit just us you and me on horseback it's kind of unreal
00:29:38that's right
00:29:47why don't you show me how you'd ride
00:29:50why don't you show me
00:30:06oh my god no way
00:30:11is he ever gonna stop
00:30:15thank you for paying my bills but i don't want anything from you
00:30:19okay i'm gonna pay you back every cent i don't want your money ellie i wanted your attention
00:30:24consider this an investment one that i plan to collect on
00:30:35do you really think the mail boy can save you you don't even know who he is
00:30:40excuse me mr presson i'm gonna get back to work
00:30:49hey you okay uh yeah peachy can we talk that's never a good lead-in
00:30:57it's nothing bad i promise it's just there's something i should have told you a long time ago
00:31:03okay you can tell me now i didn't want to lie because i didn't want to lose you
00:31:09but um colton what is it it has to do with my name
00:31:17my name it's uh colton
00:31:23colton
00:31:29there you are
00:31:33dad what are you what are you doing here i'm sorry who you're needed now we have a meeting upstairs
00:31:38all right but we're in the middle of something right now you've been in the middle of something
00:31:42for too long
00:31:50i'm sorry about that if he ever says anything to you don't trust him okay okay we'll talk later
00:32:04huh that was interesting company
00:32:12you really have no idea who you're sleeping with do you if 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 don't worry
00:32:36i know exactly how to make her a score
00:32:42glad you could finally make it sorry i had a delivery run you're not a delivery boy well maybe i'm
00:32:49just
00:32:49sick and tired of pretending that your version of success is the only one that matters well 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 we both know you'll do what's expected
00:33:05eventually now smile and show your father some respect you're still carrington after all
00:33:24i'm sorry that i lied to you
00:33:31i'm sorry that i lied to you this whole time ellie if you could just
00:33:38why don't you save it for tomorrow speak from the heart
00:33:41okay
00:33:49lunch delivery hope you're hungry from the finest takeout in the city more like from the finest
00:33:55microwave in the building but why did you do all this well you always say that you don't have any
00:34:01free time so i thought i'd steal a moment
00:34:13all right so we both know that you were a prude in high school why don't you tell me something
00:34:16new
00:34:18i still sleep with my mother's blanket every single night
00:34:22seriously don't mock the security of memory foam and fleece okay i'm not mocking anything
00:34:30it's your turn secret for a secret
00:34:38wow cozy didn't realize carbs paired so well with company policy violations
00:34:45you need anything clara just came to drop these off
00:34:48but don't worry i'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 well i'm glad you're keeping warm in that turtleneck
00:35:07well they're getting cozy it won't be long now
00:35:10good breaker by any means necessary and then contract is yours consider her broken
00:35:27a promotion from william
00:35:38i see you got my offer what's the catch no catch you do good work i want to reward that
00:35:45you want to reward me by putting me back under your thumb i want to put you into a position
00:35:50where your
00:35:51talents can shine
00:36:00hey what's up he offered me a promotion that's good right no not when it comes from him okay well
00:36:08you know you don't need to go up there and prove anything to anyone you're already more capable than
00:36:13everyone on that floor besides i think you and i both know that you're a little too good to be
00:36:20bought
00:36:23then i'm gonna stay right here with you good does she bite she's still in the mail room
00:36:30just a little more to break the self-righteous ones
00:36:34keep pushing i want her to say yes
00:36:47oh my god max
00:36:52where's your inhaler it is oh my god i don't know come here come here we have to go come
00:36:57on come on
00:36:59come on
00:37:08hey max collapsed last night so we spent half the night in the er
00:37:37and how would you know for travels
00:37:41sorry about your brother
00:37:44you know colton is full of surprises he's more than just a mail clerk
00:37:49what do you mean nothing just um be careful you trust
00:38:03hey
00:38:04so i was thinking my house tonight i'm cooking you cook bet your ass i cook
00:38:10what i guess
00:38:13only when i'm really trying to impress somebody okay well then impress me
00:38:21okay
00:38:34you're still ignoring nadia's messages not very interested so that's not your decision the caring
00:38:40to name is bigger than your feelings. She's expecting you at dinner next week.
00:38:47I'm not going to be playing along with this. You don't get to opt out of legacy.
00:38:51You've had your freedom. Now it's time to do your part.
00:39:07Oh my god. It's just a house. No you live at the Louvre. That's what that is. Come on. I
00:39:15have something to show you. Okay.
00:39:16Okay. And what is going on here? Well I cheated and had a chef prepare most of the food. I'm
00:39:26sorry you have a chef?
00:39:28No. I actually prepared all of this food myself. I just was trying to be humble. Humble. Let's go. Okay.
00:41:43Come on, come on.
00:41:58Come on.
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?
00:42:38Um, yes.
00:42:41Yes, sorry.
00:42:43I didn't know anybody else was here.
00:42:46No, 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.
00:43:04Family, a few close associates.
00:43:06You should come.
00:43:07That's so kind of you, thank you.
00:43:10We're something elegant.
00:43:19You are running out of time.
00:43:21You said I hadn't until the end of the week.
00:43:23The week is disappearing fast.
00:43:26And those two are still together.
00:43:30Hey.
00:43:32Rough 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.
00:43:58Hey, did you pay for Max's hospital bills?
00:44:02Uh...
00:44:02Yeah.
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'll explain everything.
00:44:12After 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.
00:44:45Let's...
00:44:47Let me have a look.
00:44:49Let me have a look.
00:44:50Let me have a look.
00:45:02Ellie, it's lovely to have you here.
00:45:05Everything looks beautiful.
00:45:06We do try to maintain high standards.
00:45:09In every area.
00:45:16Let's dine, shall we?
00:45:22Hmm.
00:45:26Everything tastes alright 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.
00:45:43You could charm 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?
00:46:03Just something truly sweet for dessert, darling.
00:46:08Ellie, meet 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.
00:46:21Composed.
00:46:22And 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.
00:46:35We thought this dinner might help remind him of his roots.
00:46:43Colton, listen 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.
00:46:56I can't explain this, alright?
00:47:02Ellie!
00:47:05Ellie, come on, just...
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.
00:47:17Okay?
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 gonna tell you everything.
00:47:23And I just...
00:47:24I...
00:47:26Look, I...
00:47:28I didn't know she was coming.
00:47:30Okay?
00:47:31My 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 gonna...
00:47:37I was gonna tell you everything.
00:47:38Of course...
00:47:38I...
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.
00:47:56That's a good one.
00:47:59Thanks for the updates.
00:48:00It's always helpful to know what's brewing before it starts boiling over.
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.
00:48:27And that's...
00:48:28That's it.
00:48:35Ellie, word.
00:48:42The offer still stands.
00:48:44Lead marketing position.
00:48:46Corner office.
00:48:46Full of benefits.
00:48:47The works.
00:48:53You don't have to be here.
00:48:57Sometime survival...
00:48:58Looks a lot like success.
00:49:09You don't have to shut me out, you know.
00:49:11When you shut me out a long time ago, I just didn't see it.
00:49:15Ellie.
00:49:23The merger with Nadia's family will double our valuation.
00:49:30This is legacy, son.
00:49:33Not some teenage love story.
00:49:38Maybe...
00:49:40Maybe this is what I was born for.
00:49:44...
00:49:45...
00:49:57...
00:49:58...
00:49:58...
00:50:22You 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?
00:50:46Aperol Spritz.
00:50:48For all the guests.
00:50:50Yes, absolutely.
00:50:53Maybe I deserve this.
00:51:03The 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.
00:51:18I would be so sure.
00:51:20Fake name, mailroom disguise.
00:51:22Inter-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.
00:51:40I could be wrong.
00:51:43Just a thought.
00:51:56Hey, Colton.
00:51:57Hey.
00:51:58Um.
00:52:00Look.
00:52:01I 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.
00:52:45He'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.
00:52:58Your future's bright here.
00:53:00He 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, so 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, maybe.
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.
00:53:47Just keep digging.
00:53:47Let me know what you find.
00:53:48Okay.
00:53:49Because 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, I know you hate me, and 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.
00:55:25I had all these hand gestures, and 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.
00:55:54Please.
00:55:55Please.
00:55:58You're lucky that I'm a sucker for sad mailboys.
00:56:02And terrible public declarations.
00:56:12That's not a no.
00:56:15I'd say yes.
00:56:17But you're gonna buy me lunch for like the next month.
00:56:22I won't pay you for lunch forever.
00:56:23Okay, deal.
00:56:25Okay.
00:56:27Okay.
00:56:29Okay.
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 empire before your father finds out.
00:56:53So they're setting him up.
00:56:55My 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 gonna 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.
00:57:12With 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 gonna give this to Clara.
00:57:23She's gonna give it to William.
00:57:24And William's gonna 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?
00:57:31Are 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.
00:58:08The Carrington Handoff.
00:58:11You did well.
00:58:14To new beginnings.
00:58:30So, when do I get to move upstairs?
00:58:34Upstairs?
00:58:36Uh, Clara.
00:58:39You've got talents.
00:58:41Really nice talents.
00:58:42But you are never gonna run anything.
00:58:47What?
00:58:49You're a tool.
00:58:50A useful one, but...
00:58:53A tool.
00:58:55You're good at taking orders.
00:58:58Why don't you stick to that?
00:59:07What?
00:59:07You're a tool.
00:59:09A useful one.
00:59:11But...
00:59:11You're still a tool.
00:59:13You're good at following orders.
00:59:15We got them.
00:59:16What?
00:59:17I'll just stick to that.
00:59:20Really nice work, though.
00:59:22Let'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 through 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.
00:59:56Hey, 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.
01:00:24Peter.
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 gonna 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.
01:01:06I'm still in the room.
01:01:08Yes.
01:01:09Of course.
01:01:10Let's go ruin some lives.
01:01:14So.
01:01:15Dinner at the Caring.
01:01:17Not just a dinner.
01:01:18A wedding.
01:01:20And.
01:01:22I thought.
01:01:24That you would be the most interesting plus one.
01:01:29Interesting choice.
01:01:30What happened to the mailroom prince?
01:01:33Fairy tales.
01:01:34Fade.
01:01:35Right?
01:01:37Look.
01:01:38I'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 continued to surprise me, Ellie.
01:01:50Good.
01:02:00He's doing a great job of doing all the organizing.
01:02:02That's good.
01:02:03And.
01:02:03Yeah.
01:02:03Everything'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.
01:03:16You've always had something.
01:03:18Drive.
01:03:19Fire.
01:03:20Well, you like to play with fire.
01:03:23Mmm.
01:03:26I always knew that there was a spark between us.
01:03:29Well, maybe there still is.
01:03:31Or maybe you don't want to lose.
01:03:36And...
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?
01:04:00That 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.
01:04:26Who she used.
01:04:28Names.
01:04:29Amounts.
01:04:29Everything.
01:04:35Then you want me to do what with it?
01:04:37Let me take her down publicly.
01:04:39I can handle it at the wedding.
01:04:41I could...
01:04:42Make it all happen.
01:04:43And all 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 look 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.
01:05:34Are you sure I wasn't 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?
01:05:57Hm?
01:05:57Well, I am your supervisor after all.
01:05:59Yeah.
01:06:01Whatever I say goes.
01:06:05Hm.
01:06:08How long until they need you out there?
01:06:12Not 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.
01:06:43But I think I like a little chaos with my champagne.
01:06:46Hmm?
01:07:02Let's end this...
01:07:06with a bang.
01:07:34You may be seated.
01:07:36we gather here today so when do i move upstairs hmm you were never going upstairs
01:07:43everything you need for the merger it's in there excellent as long as chester doesn't know
01:07:50turn it off now you knew
01:07:57how long oh don't be dramatic it's business it's betrayal
01:08:03we're experiencing a minor technical glitch everyone it's doctor and it's clearly fake
01:08:08it's all real every last bit of it is this a part of the wedding i mean are they even
01:08:15getting married nadia listen this is not my wedding it never was i'm sorry colton you
01:08:24can't do this i'll never forgive you
01:08:32everything in that video is real they used me but i let them and now they're going down
01:08:39with me get off my property no make sure she stays do you think this changes anything i think
01:08:51already has hasn't it
01:09:12it doesn't matter anymore it's over
01:09:19you try to cover it all up willie and it's too late we're here for the cleanup no need
01:09:29i'm not running
01:09:34so what now she 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 oh i will right after i scrape your name off the door
01:10:04oh william told 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 no this is a prank i'm taking your fancy new title with me on the way out
01:10:28it's not a prank it's a full circle moment it's very cinematic oh no this is exactly what i wanted
01:10:34a nostalgic walk through workplace trauma on three ready one two three
01:10:43what do you think
01:10:48the mail room you 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 black stubborn and a little bit uh bitter
01:11:04yep
01:11:06well
01:11:09i figured if i'm gonna do this again i might as well do it the right way this time
01:11:17a fake ring from my fake mail clerk it's very on brand
01:11:21yeah but can i say i'm a reformed liar with great taste
01:11:25ellie anderson would you do me the honor of fake marrying me again
01:11:33only if i can take your fake last name
01:11:43seriously
01:11:49marry me for real
01:11:53yes you idiot of course i will
01:12:04i knew you'd say yes
01:12:05oh don't get cocky mail boy
01:12:08okay
01:12:10i love you
01:12:12love you
01:12:13love you
01:12:13love you
01:12:15love you
01:12:17love you
01:12:17love you
01:12:18love you
01:12:19love you
01:12:20love you
01:12:20love you
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