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A scandalous family arrangement and a forbidden attraction. #SurrogateBride #Billionaire #FamilyDrama #Scandal
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00:00:03Miss Ri, your ovaries aren't doing their best lately.
00:00:06This could be the start of ovarian failure.
00:00:09Ovarian failure? I mean, I'm so young.
00:00:12Is this gonna mess with me having kids?
00:00:14I always wanted to be a mom.
00:00:16If you want a child, it is medically advisable to do so within the next six months.
00:00:21Through everything, here we stand.
00:00:26Babe, meet you at X Hotels, 3.02 at 7 p.m.
00:00:29Got a surprise for you.
00:00:34Ethan loves me so much, maybe...
00:00:37Maybe it's not such a bad idea to have a baby sooner rather than later.
00:00:43No, I'm gonna tell him now.
00:00:45Yeah, okay.
00:00:49Oh!
00:01:04Early ovarian failure at 25?
00:01:06If someone sees this, die of embarrassment.
00:01:12Sorry.
00:01:13Are you okay?
00:01:14Yeah, I'm fine.
00:01:22I'm fine.
00:01:33Oh my god!
00:01:35Lila!
00:01:37You said you'd be back at 7.
00:01:39Cheating?
00:01:39Is this the big surprise you had planned for me?
00:01:45Oh, you're such a buzzkill.
00:01:47You always said you wanted to try something new?
00:01:49Come join us.
00:01:53You always said you wanted to try something new?
00:01:55Come join us.
00:01:57Three years.
00:01:58You know, I wasted three years on you.
00:02:01God, I'm such an idiot.
00:02:03You know, I was planning on having a baby.
00:02:05A baby.
00:02:08Sweetheart.
00:02:17You really think I'd marry you for your cheap love over legs like these?
00:02:23You know what?
00:02:25You know what?
00:02:26We're done.
00:02:28Six months?
00:02:29What, am I just supposed to find some random guy to get me pregnant?
00:02:42I don't need a man to have my dreams come true.
00:02:46One appointment, one sperm donor, and I can have my own baby.
00:02:58Six months to produce an heir, or I lose control of Crawford Industries to my nephew.
00:03:04Everything I've built over the last decade, gone.
00:03:07Well, sir, the surrogate candidates have all been vetted thoroughly.
00:03:11I mean, Ivy League graduates.
00:03:15Expectable healthcare histories.
00:03:16I don't need resumes.
00:03:18I need someone who won't turn this into a media circus.
00:03:21Find me someone who knows their place.
00:03:23Someone who will quietly disappear after they give birth.
00:03:30It's you.
00:03:34Miss, are you here for the interview?
00:03:36Oh, um...
00:03:38Right, well, let's get started.
00:03:43Education background?
00:03:45Excuse me?
00:03:46And I'm going to need a complete medical history.
00:03:48Family genetic conditions, mostly.
00:03:50Um...
00:03:51Do you exercise regularly?
00:03:52You look...
00:03:56Acceptable.
00:03:57Do you have any idea who I am?
00:04:00I'm just being thorough.
00:04:02This is about making a healthy baby, after all.
00:04:07Gosh, why are men almost so fools of themselves?
00:04:09Um...
00:04:11Um, sir, I don't care if you're Brad Pitt.
00:04:13I need to know about your...
00:04:15reproductive history.
00:04:17Sexual partners in the last six months?
00:04:19Mr. Crawford, I can show her out.
00:04:21It's okay.
00:04:22Thompson, you can leave us.
00:04:23Okay.
00:04:25What are you doing?
00:04:32I'm making sure this is...
00:04:38Harvard Business School.
00:04:40MBA.
00:04:41Top of my class.
00:04:42No family history of any genetic disorders.
00:04:44I work out five times a week.
00:04:47Crossfit.
00:04:47Yoga.
00:04:48Rock climbing.
00:04:49Cycling.
00:04:50As for...
00:04:53Intimate matters, I can assure you that performance has never been a problem.
00:04:58Now that Thompson's gone, are you comfortable sharing yours?
00:05:00Oh, um...
00:05:01Of course.
00:05:02Uh...
00:05:02I'm perfectly healthy too.
00:05:04I know kinetic conditions.
00:05:06I get checkups regularly.
00:05:08I haven't started taking prenatal vitamins.
00:05:12Good.
00:05:13I have to say, you're a perfect match.
00:05:16How about...
00:05:17In regards to compensation, have you got a figure in mind?
00:05:20Well, I was thinking...
00:05:22Eight hundred dollars.
00:05:24Eight hundred dollars?
00:05:26Well...
00:05:28I was expecting a figure...
00:05:31Much higher than that.
00:05:32I know it's not much, but...
00:05:33You know...
00:05:35Considering the quality, and...
00:05:37And I could help out in other ways.
00:05:38I could do your paperwork, or...
00:05:41Thompson, bring in the contracts.
00:05:52Are you serious?
00:05:55All this?
00:05:56Take your time reviewing, but the key point is...
00:05:58After birth, the child stays with me.
00:06:00No contact.
00:06:01Are you...
00:06:02Are you kidding me?
00:06:03You wanna keep my baby?
00:06:06Are you kidding me?
00:06:07You wanna keep my baby?
00:06:09My baby!
00:06:11Is this some kind of sick joke?
00:06:13That's standard procedure for a surrogacy agreement.
00:06:16Surrogacy what?
00:06:17Surrogacy!
00:06:18The position that you're interviewing for.
00:06:20Interviewing? No, I came here to buy sperm.
00:06:22You're...
00:06:23You came to what?
00:06:28Oh my god.
00:06:31I...
00:06:34I thought you were a donor.
00:06:36That is why I came here asking you all those questions about your...
00:06:40Qualifications.
00:06:41And I thought you were applying to be my surrogate.
00:06:45I am...
00:06:47So sorry about all the confusion.
00:06:49I...
00:06:51I'm gonna go.
00:06:55A million dollars.
00:06:57For carrying my child.
00:06:59Pardon?
00:07:04I want my own baby, Mr. Crawford.
00:07:07Not somebody else's.
00:07:13Next.
00:07:21Miss Reed.
00:07:22Your father.
00:07:23You need to come now.
00:07:33My love.
00:07:35It's gonna be okay, dad.
00:07:37You're gonna be okay.
00:07:38I'm not afraid to die.
00:07:42I'm just afraid.
00:07:44To leave you alone.
00:07:47Dad?
00:07:49Dad.
00:07:50Doctor!
00:07:51Help!
00:07:52Please!
00:08:01Doctor!
00:08:02My father.
00:08:02How is he?
00:08:03The cancer has spread aggressively.
00:08:05Without immediate treatment.
00:08:07Then treat him!
00:08:08Now!
00:08:09The full course of treatment will cost approximately one million dollars.
00:08:14Aristocratic etiquette training.
00:08:16Influencer.
00:08:17Bachelor in economics.
00:08:19Yeah, right.
00:08:20She's underage.
00:08:21Is this the last batch?
00:08:22Yes, sir.
00:08:23The brunette asked about ring sizes.
00:08:25Blonde.
00:08:25That's all she asked about.
00:08:27Her big names.
00:08:28And the redheads.
00:08:29All of them just wanted...
00:08:31Crawford's name.
00:08:33But none of them are suitable.
00:08:38This one...
00:08:41Was refreshing.
00:08:42She was real.
00:08:44No schemes.
00:08:46Well, Mr. Crawford, she wasn't here for circusing.
00:08:48Sometimes the best candidates aren't looking for the job.
00:08:52Oh my God.
00:08:52A million dollars?
00:08:53I...
00:08:55Maybe I could get a loan?
00:09:01A million dollars.
00:09:03For carrying my child.
00:09:17Hello?
00:09:18Mila Reid.
00:09:19This is Adrienne Crawford.
00:09:21This is Adrienne Crawford.
00:09:26This is all I was thinking.
00:09:31About the other day.
00:09:32I think I may have been...
00:09:35A little hasty.
00:09:36You're reconsidering?
00:09:37Don't look so smug.
00:09:38I just...
00:09:39I just...
00:09:43I have my reasons.
00:09:45As do I.
00:09:47I'd like to propose a modification to the original terms.
00:09:54What kind of modification?
00:09:56Joint custody.
00:09:58As well as carrying the child you'd be...
00:10:01It's mother.
00:10:04Why would you do that?
00:10:06You're direct.
00:10:07Honest.
00:10:08No hidden agendas.
00:10:10Qualities I want in my child's mother.
00:10:15So...
00:10:17I'd really be a part of the baby's life?
00:10:19Yes.
00:10:20But just to be clear.
00:10:22You'll be parents.
00:10:23Nothing more.
00:10:24No emotional entanglements.
00:10:26No romantic expectations.
00:10:28Please don't flatter yourself.
00:10:33What?
00:10:34The board is getting impatient.
00:10:36Have you considered the arrangement that I suggested?
00:10:40I have my own plans.
00:10:42Hey.
00:10:42If you're thinking of using some random surrogate to produce an heir,
00:10:47forget it.
00:10:48The Crawford name means something.
00:10:51I won't have it tainted by...
00:10:54I've already chosen my fiancé.
00:10:57What?
00:10:57I will talk about it again.
00:11:00I'm sorry.
00:11:02Did you just promote me from surrogate to fiancé?
00:11:08Did you just promote me from surrogate to fiancé?
00:11:13Didn't somebody just say,
00:11:15just parents, nothing more?
00:11:18The situation requires...
00:11:21adaptation.
00:11:22Is that CEO speak for I changed my mind?
00:11:25You'll need a convincing story.
00:11:26You'll stay at my house during the pregnancy.
00:11:29Okay.
00:11:32What about after?
00:11:33We'll arrange an amicable split.
00:11:35Continue co-parenting.
00:11:37I'll provide additional compensation for the complexity.
00:11:40complexity.
00:11:41No, the original match is fine.
00:11:43It's just...
00:11:46I do need it soon.
00:11:51So?
00:11:51I'll be happy to have my way to help.
00:11:53I'm sorry.
00:11:55No, I'm sorry.
00:11:57No, no.
00:11:57I'm sorry.
00:11:57You wanna go.
00:11:58No, no.
00:12:06I'm sorry.
00:12:13No, no, no, no.
00:12:16No, no.
00:12:19No, no, no, no, no.
00:12:22We were hiding.
00:12:48My whole apartment could fit in his hallway.
00:12:55Well, well.
00:12:57Missed me so much you had to track me down.
00:13:02Couldn't get over me, huh?
00:13:05Had to follow me here like a lost puppy dog.
00:13:09Father, do you know I didn't...
00:13:11Wait, what are you doing here?
00:13:13What am I doing here?
00:13:14Sweetheart, you should know better.
00:13:16This is my family's home.
00:13:21You were so mad last time I saw you.
00:13:24Now I find you wandering around.
00:13:28I finally realized what you were missing, huh?
00:13:30Get your hands off me.
00:13:33Plain hard to get.
00:13:35Now that was cute before, but now...
00:13:39Come on, baby.
00:13:41This is what you really came in for.
00:13:44Right?
00:13:49Uncle!
00:13:51What are you doing?
00:13:52Your filthy hands off of my fiancée.
00:13:57Fiancée?
00:13:59Uncle?
00:14:04Fiancée?
00:14:05No way.
00:14:06She is just...
00:14:08Shut your mouth.
00:14:10Show some respect to your future aunt.
00:14:14Come on.
00:14:15This is crazy.
00:14:17You seriously don't know.
00:14:22I won't repeat myself.
00:14:24Stay away from my fiancée.
00:14:28One more word and you can kiss your trust when goodbye.
00:14:45Are you alright?
00:14:46Yeah.
00:14:47Yeah, I'm fine.
00:14:49And I just...
00:14:53Ethan's your nephew?
00:14:54And he's your...
00:14:57Well...
00:14:58He may have been kind of...
00:15:00My boyfriend.
00:15:03Ex.
00:15:04Ex-boyfriend.
00:15:05Very ex.
00:15:06Extremely ex.
00:15:07I see.
00:15:09Thompson will bring your things up shortly.
00:15:11Thanks.
00:15:13Um...
00:15:14Where will I be staying?
00:15:16Here.
00:15:22What?
00:15:23Unless you prefer explaining to the staff why the happy couple are sleeping in separate rooms.
00:15:28Oh.
00:15:31Right.
00:15:32Fake engagement.
00:15:34Real roommates.
00:15:37This is the line.
00:15:39Don't cross it.
00:15:40Ever.
00:15:41I wasn't planning on it.
00:15:42Good.
00:15:43Didn't want you to.
00:15:44Good.
00:15:45I won't.
00:15:45Okay.
00:15:46Okay.
00:16:00See?
00:16:01My brilliant plan worked.
00:16:07Wait, how did I...
00:16:10Sir, our new project in Singapore has been blooming.
00:16:13I mean, we have some meetings for you to attend, to discuss our future plans with the board members.
00:16:18Sir?
00:16:23You okay?
00:16:26You okay?
00:16:26I changed me.
00:16:28Jesus Christ.
00:16:29You okay?
00:16:30Yeah.
00:16:30I'm fine.
00:16:31Continue.
00:16:32Okay.
00:16:33So, the meeting.
00:16:34Singapore.
00:16:42Layla.
00:16:44Stay on your side.
00:16:50Layla.
00:16:52Layla, wake up.
00:17:07Layla.
00:17:11Layla.
00:17:13Layla.
00:17:15Layla.
00:17:17Layla.
00:17:18Layla.
00:17:18Layla.
00:17:19Layla.
00:17:20Layla.
00:17:21Layla.
00:17:22Layla.
00:17:22Layla.
00:17:23Layla.
00:17:47Okay, maintain control.
00:17:53Oh, that's cold. That's cold.
00:18:05Ow! Sorry, didn't see you. It's hard to notice the help.
00:18:15Ah! My brother's mysterious fiancée.
00:18:19Mrs. Crawford.
00:18:22Catherine, we're family now, supposedly.
00:18:35Tell me, dear, how did you meet Adrian?
00:18:41Through mutual friends.
00:18:43Really? Mutual friends?
00:18:47Pray tell, what mutual friend would Adrian possibly have in your social circle?
00:18:55Unless, of course, it was a business arrangement.
00:18:58I'm sorry?
00:19:03A girl in your position surely would have negotiated.
00:19:10The only negotiations was whether I'd take his last name or keep mine.
00:19:14Well then, next weekend is our family dinner.
00:19:20You, as Adrian's fiancée, would be expected to attend.
00:19:26I'd be honored.
00:19:28Wonderful.
00:19:28I'm sure you can find something suitable to wear.
00:19:37Helen, make sure to take good care of your mistress.
00:19:52Excuse me, Miss Reed.
00:19:54Need to clean.
00:19:55Oh, of course.
00:19:56Let me just get my stuff out of your way.
00:20:01Is this what you're wearing to the family dinner?
00:20:07How creative.
00:20:09Must be harder than your family watching you change a rich man.
00:20:13As a maid, maybe you should just focus on your own job.
00:20:15My business is none of your concern.
00:20:21Oh!
00:20:22Oh!
00:20:22How clumsy of me.
00:20:25Stop it!
00:20:28Really?
00:20:29You could just marry a rich man.
00:20:31You're just trash trying to climb a social ladder.
00:20:35Hey!
00:20:36Mr. Crawford!
00:20:39She was trying to attack me.
00:20:43I'm just trying to help.
00:20:45Get out.
00:20:46I'm sorry.
00:20:47Can you explain?
00:20:48One more word and you're fired.
00:20:50Get out.
00:20:54What happened?
00:20:56Nothing.
00:20:57I just...
00:20:59I need some space.
00:21:02I'll stay in the guest room tonight.
00:21:03Lali, you don't have to.
00:21:04Please.
00:21:07I need some time alone.
00:21:09No, you stay.
00:21:10I'll sleep on the salt.
00:21:19I miss her so much, daddy.
00:21:22Don't worry about me, okay?
00:21:24As long as we can get you better.
00:21:27I won't let the words get to me.
00:21:29I promise.
00:21:37Milo, what happened?
00:21:41What should I do?
00:21:45What?
00:21:45What?
00:21:47What?
00:21:53What happened?
00:21:54What should I do?
00:21:55What's the deal today?
00:22:03This is awkward.
00:22:13No worries.
00:22:14It's just a small pinch.
00:22:15That is not small.
00:22:22It's okay.
00:22:23Over here.
00:22:31It's the perfect timing for the injection.
00:22:43Mr. Crawford.
00:22:44It is your time for the sperm collection.
00:22:46Okay.
00:22:47How do we do this water equipment?
00:22:48Do we need?
00:22:49No need.
00:22:50Just head to the collection room and use your hand.
00:22:53Okay.
00:23:15And pretend she's not right out that door.
00:23:20Mr. Crawford, are you all right in there?
00:23:26I'm fine.
00:23:27I just need some assistance.
00:23:32Oh, do you need help?
00:23:34No, wait.
00:23:34I didn't mean...
00:23:36Are you sure?
00:23:36I can come in there.
00:23:44Okay.
00:23:45Come in.
00:23:57Um...
00:23:58Okay.
00:24:00Come in.
00:24:01Yeah, what can I...
00:24:04Oh, my God.
00:24:06You thought...
00:24:07No, no, I didn't.
00:24:09Um, I didn't...
00:24:11I, um...
00:24:12I'm...
00:24:12I'm...
00:24:13I'm gonna go.
00:24:15I'm gonna go.
00:24:16I'm gonna go so far away.
00:24:19Helpful.
00:24:34Are you okay?
00:24:36Dr. Anderson said the hormone chops might hurt a little bit.
00:24:39You're in pain.
00:24:40It's just some discomfort.
00:24:41It'll pass.
00:24:42I'll be okay.
00:24:49Dr. Anderson said the hormone chops were part of the agreement, so any resulting
00:25:13discomfort is technically a work-related issue, and as your employer, I have a duty of care.
00:25:43Over time.
00:25:44Over time.
00:25:48Over time.
00:25:51Over time.
00:25:56Over time.
00:25:58Over time.
00:25:58Purely professional care.
00:26:04Mm-hmm.
00:26:10I'm sorry.
00:26:25Adrien wait about this weekend sorry emergency in Atlanta the merger is falling apart
00:26:30Thompson have the jet ready in 20 your family invited me to dinner now you know what I can do
00:26:37it myself I don't suppose that we could expect punctuality from someone who has never owned a
00:26:47watch in her entire life I introduced him to the Thompson Harris senator Stalter I don't know why
00:26:56he picked this gold digger from God knows where Ethan what did you say that she does a fashion
00:27:04designer worse seamstress she probably thinks having the proper family to her name will raise
00:27:13her to the top and then she can have her own fashion show she's poor fine but no sense of
00:27:20time either I need to have a serious talk with Adrian probably just digging for a wardrobe can't
00:27:25find something to wear a fashion designer scrounging around for an outfit how ironic maybe her designs
00:27:33are just too embarrassing to be seen in public okay but seriously I mean I do pity her right her
00:27:42worthless clothing and our beautiful home I mean it must be incredibly humiliating go get her now
00:28:13apologies for the delay
00:28:24my my my my trying hard to get the part
00:28:29James make sure none of the silver is missing after dinner
00:28:37at least we know that Adrian's credit card is being put to good use although money can buy you designer
00:28:47clothing it can't buy you a good upbringing actually made the dress myself a little seamstress that you
00:28:55are how quaint at least we know who will be darning Adrian sucks
00:29:04you know I wasn't brought up into wealth but I was raised to something far more valuable integrity
00:29:11integrity is that what you call seducing your way into our family
00:29:21how much how much how much would it take for you to disappear name your price mr. Crawford I believe
00:29:29that's the difference between you and me I don't think everything can be bought with me
00:29:36excuse me
00:29:48say calm you got this all dressed up for me baby
00:30:00I need to get back to dinner what's the rush we're all family here
00:30:06almost family don't touch me you used to like it when I touched you remember how shy you were
00:30:12always saying no let go of me you creep okay careful now one scream and everyone at dinner
00:30:18will find out what kind of a girl you really are and her love history
00:30:33is everything okay you look a bit flustered
00:30:43stop it
00:30:47something wrong with us read
00:30:58enough no manners no class I don't know how you managed to seduce my son someone like you
00:31:04never deserve a place in this family
00:31:08I'm the one that told her to stay here and be with me
00:31:19Adrian if anyone's unworthy in this relationship it's me
00:31:24you want to know how we met she crashed into my life quite literally she's brave it's just a
00:31:31love letter in her hand she confessed to me right there at the hospital she's not into money
00:31:37even if someone dropped a million dollars at her feet she wouldn't have been a dollar
00:31:40look for carrying my child I want my own baby Mr. Crawford not somebody else's and she's tough even
00:31:51after everything you did to humiliate her she didn't walk away in anger and she's still here I thought you
00:31:57were supposed to be in Atlanta how did you sir two things first your mother's invited Mrs. Crawford to the
00:32:05family dinner second the daddy's ready we can go now
00:32:11cancel Atlanta
00:32:12but but but sir is that the murder
00:32:17murder yes sir
00:32:31what a touching story uncle
00:32:34too bad it's either a complete lie or she's been playing us both what are you talking about
00:32:42we've been dating for three years
00:32:45see
00:32:54so clearly she planned all this dated me first to get to know the family and now
00:32:59well set her sights higher manipulative little face
00:33:03it uncle you're just another step on her ladder to the top
00:33:07who knows how many men she's slept with already right
00:33:12you're right
00:33:14we did date for three years but you were cheating on me
00:33:16for two of them
00:33:21what kind of pictures do you take with your secret girls
00:33:23nudes
00:33:27what kind of pictures do you take with your secret girls
00:33:29nudes
00:33:30or do you record videos
00:33:37that was for every lie you just told
00:33:39you lila
00:33:41how dare you adrian hit my son
00:33:50where do you think you're going
00:33:52we're not finished yet
00:33:55yes we are
00:34:01ah i'm sorry i should have never left you alone with my family
00:34:04it's okay
00:34:06thank you
00:34:07thank you for coming back
00:34:09and for all the kind lies you said about us
00:34:14what happened to your hands
00:34:16oh i was fixing the hemline and i can get kind of clumsy with the needles
00:34:21lila
00:34:21sit down let me have a look at that
00:34:23okay
00:34:27sit down let me have a look at that
00:34:29okay
00:34:32as my fiance you have access to the family accounts
00:34:36i expect you to use them
00:34:39i didn't want to assume
00:34:43you're a crawford now
00:34:47i like it
00:35:00dr anderson
00:35:01mr quamford
00:35:03the zygote are ready
00:35:04we can proceed with the implementation tomorrow morning
00:35:07i see
00:35:08thank you
00:35:09what is it something wrong with the embryos
00:35:11so i've been thinking
00:35:13perhaps we could approach this in a more
00:35:17natural manner
00:35:18that's something
00:35:26so what do you think
00:35:28can't afford to let you in
00:35:32um
00:35:34we should probably get some sleep
00:35:36you know the procedure
00:35:38oh
00:35:40good night
00:35:41mr crawford
00:35:54you don't need to be so nervous
00:35:55mrs crawford try to relax
00:35:58can i open up this window
00:36:00it might feel a bit cold
00:36:08that white little spot
00:36:10yeah
00:36:10that's our baby
00:36:14really
00:36:22i can't walk you know
00:36:24the doctor said to stay off your feet
00:36:26complete rest
00:36:27you seem more nervous than i am
00:36:29hey i'm just following medical protocol
00:36:46ethan
00:36:47in order to claim your inheritance
00:36:49you have to find a way to break them up
00:36:51no matter what it takes
00:36:56maybe finding a chance
00:36:57to get her back into my arms
00:36:59is the best way
00:37:00and every other than the ones
00:37:30not quite you want my help let go of me you used to like being in my arms
00:37:38remember all those late nights together did she
00:37:48remember all those late nights together did she
00:37:59i was just getting some food get out
00:38:06adrian
00:38:09my stomach
00:38:14if anything anything happens to me fianchi or our unborn child
00:38:20you will pay
00:38:28you've been cheating all along a few weeks with my uncle and you're carrying his child
00:38:34you want a perfect little family it is not going to happen
00:38:49thompson cancel all my plans everything for the next month goes to jack
00:38:53sir what happened you need my help you can't help me on this just do as i say
00:39:00you and ethan you've never gotten along have you
00:39:06why you seem to care a lot about it no it's not like that
00:39:10just get some rest you had a rough day
00:39:14why did you choose to believe me about ethan just
00:39:17just
00:39:20i know you're not like that
00:39:22thank you
00:39:23just get some rest make yourself a home anything you need anything you want i'll be around
00:39:29whatever i want
00:39:48what in the
00:39:49what are you doing
00:39:51what are you doing
00:39:52what are you doing
00:39:52what are you doing this is junk food like these have zero nutritional value
00:39:57baby you can't take those
00:39:59the baby wants chocolate
00:40:01the baby wants chocolate
00:40:03and chips
00:40:04and chips
00:40:05and ice cream
00:40:06you wouldn't deny anyone
00:40:10I've been doing research into optimal pregnancy nutrition okay
00:40:13week by week what you should be having every day i've got a meal plan
00:40:17breakfast
00:40:17lunch
00:40:18how about a compromise
00:40:21one treat per day
00:40:22half a treat
00:40:23three quarters
00:40:25three quarters
00:40:26three quarters
00:40:35congratulations
00:40:36the feet have been stable and developing perfectly
00:40:39really
00:40:45everything looks wonderful now that we are in a stable period
00:40:48i would like to discuss some prenatal care
00:40:53okay
00:40:54okay
00:40:54um
00:40:55lie down
00:40:56yeah
00:40:57i
00:40:58i got it i promise
00:41:00i can do it myself
00:41:01and
00:41:04maybe
00:41:05call the doctor
00:41:07yeah
00:41:09yeah dr anderson
00:41:10yeah we're ready
00:41:11i'm putting you on speaker
00:41:15first remove the clothes
00:41:21now
00:41:22exposing your legs
00:41:25apply the oil
00:41:27and gently massage her muscles with your palm
00:41:41you know i'm actually feeling kind of sick so uh
00:41:48why don't we try this again tomorrow
00:41:50and
00:41:51um
00:41:52i'm
00:41:53gonna go
00:41:55i'm gonna go
00:41:56i'm gonna go
00:41:59yeah sorry dr anderson we might have to try this again sometime
00:42:02yeah thank you
00:42:04bye
00:42:05bye
00:42:05bye
00:42:05bye
00:42:16the charity goal isn't a test
00:42:18your dad requests specifically that i attend
00:42:21and you look perfect
00:42:34just be yourself
00:42:49adrian
00:42:50it's been so long
00:42:54you look exactly the same
00:43:02you look exactly the same
00:43:07and you must be the fiance
00:43:09i'm so pleased adrian's finally found someone after all this time
00:43:14thank you it's very sweet
00:43:16i'm sorry you are
00:43:18just someone who wants adrian's happiness
00:43:21more than anything
00:43:26oh my god
00:43:27you two are finally back together
00:43:30everyone
00:43:31look who is here
00:43:32as a golden couple
00:43:35i heard adrian crawford was engaged
00:43:38i knew
00:43:39it must be you vivian
00:43:42perfect match
00:43:43just like a harvard
00:43:45where's your wedding
00:43:52where's your wedding
00:43:54actually i'd like everyone to meet my fiancee
00:43:57lyla reed
00:43:58we're expecting our first child
00:44:01and yes
00:44:02you're all invited to the wedding
00:44:08she's pregnant
00:44:10i'm so sorry
00:44:12i just assumed
00:44:14my congratulations to you both
00:44:17i want to talk to you about this
00:44:19virginity
00:44:29they could be so judgmental can't they
00:44:33don't take us personally dear
00:44:42don't take us personally dear
00:44:42i do look like the perfect couple
00:44:51you know
00:44:53thought you were pregnant
00:44:56that's none of your business
00:44:58do you even know the true adrian
00:45:00i tell you he's someone who cares a lot about love
00:45:04what do you want
00:45:07Look
00:45:11Aren't they the perfect couple?
00:45:12You know, he'd do anything for her
00:45:14Even save her from the pains of childbirth
00:45:20Yeah
00:45:22They've been real happy ever since she got back
00:45:28Get it now, don't you?
00:45:31He's just using you to have a baby
00:45:32So that she doesn't have to
00:45:34You're so naive
00:45:38So I'm just a tool to have a baby?
00:45:48I don't want my fiancé thinking there's anything between
00:45:54I don't care if it tears me apart
00:45:57We couldn't let go
00:46:06What do you think you're doing?
00:46:08You're pregnant
00:46:09What are you drinking?
00:46:11Why do you care?
00:46:13It's soda, okay?
00:46:14I know what I'm doing
00:46:23What happened back there?
00:46:25Talk to me
00:46:27Lila, I'm worried
00:46:29What?
00:46:29So you'll talk to Ethan but not me?
00:46:32When you were having such a lovely chat with your girlfriend back there
00:46:35Did you even notice I was there?
00:46:42Lila, I'm worried about you
00:46:44Worried about me?
00:46:46Or worried about your baby?
00:46:50Worried about me?
00:46:52Or worried about your baby?
00:46:54What's that supposed to mean, baby?
00:46:55You know, is that why you've been so nice to me?
00:46:56All of a sudden
00:46:58Giving me snacks
00:46:59And being protective
00:46:59What?
00:47:00Because of carrying your child?
00:47:02Lila, why are you acting so weird since yesterday?
00:47:04Did you date Vivian?
00:47:05Yes
00:47:06And now she wants to get back together with you
00:47:08Yes
00:47:08So what?
00:47:09Am I just some replacement for her?
00:47:11Is that why you were looking for a surrogate?
00:47:12Yes, I wanted a surrogate
00:47:14But it wasn't for Vivian
00:47:15It was...
00:47:15No, you know what?
00:47:16I get it
00:47:16I get it
00:47:17Follow the contract
00:47:18Have your baby
00:47:24Thompson
00:47:25Sir
00:47:25Sorry to bother you at night
00:47:27The Singapore merger is falling apart
00:47:28We need you here immediately
00:47:30I'm in the middle of something
00:47:31I can't...
00:47:32The board is threatening to pull out
00:47:37Okay, I'll be there
00:47:41Lila
00:47:42We need to talk about this
00:47:44As soon as I get back
00:47:46Sure
00:47:47Business first
00:47:54Sir
00:47:54There have been some complications
00:47:56Explain
00:47:57Well, during your absence
00:47:58Ethan has been meeting with board members
00:47:59Suggestion that your
00:48:00Sudden marriage plans
00:48:01May indicate that you're unstable
00:48:02To run the company
00:48:03Sir
00:48:04Several executives have questioned
00:48:05If somebody so personally invested
00:48:07Could run the company
00:48:20Mr. Crawford
00:48:21We've been discussing
00:48:22My personal life
00:48:23Your sudden absence is
00:48:25Let me be very clear about something
00:48:28This company
00:48:29Had a 40% profit loss
00:48:31Before I took over
00:48:33Within three years
00:48:35I tripled our market share
00:48:36Every major merger
00:48:38Every successful acquisition
00:48:39Every stock surge
00:48:41My strategies
00:48:42My execution
00:48:48So yes
00:48:49I'm getting married
00:48:51And yes
00:48:52I took some time off
00:48:53But no
00:48:54Not a single person
00:48:56In this room
00:48:57Has the right to question
00:48:58My commitment
00:48:59Or my capability
00:49:01Because without me
00:49:02There wouldn't even be
00:49:03Accompanied to an heir
00:49:06So now
00:49:07Shall we discuss the merger
00:49:29Get out
00:49:30Lila
00:49:31There's nothing between me
00:49:33And Vivian
00:49:33The surrogacy
00:49:34Is not for her
00:49:35I know what I saw
00:49:36Just get out
00:49:38What?
00:49:51What?
00:50:07What the hell were you thinking at the board meeting yesterday?
00:50:11Doing my job.
00:50:12Your job is to follow the family's strategy.
00:50:15Ever since she came into your life, you've been ruining, you've been undermining everything
00:50:21that we built.
00:50:21Don't leave Violet out of this.
00:50:23I don't need to stand here and listen to you.
00:50:25Oh, run along.
00:50:27The adults are talking business now.
00:50:30Don't worry, dear.
00:50:31We just need to borrow him for a moment.
00:50:34Business matters.
00:50:35Who wouldn't understand?
00:50:39She's nothing but a brute mare.
00:50:42Once she delivers, you pay her off and you'll be done with it.
00:50:45Adrian needs someone who understands this world.
00:50:49Someone like me.
00:50:54Vivian joins Crawford Industry tomorrow.
00:50:59Non-negotiable.
00:51:00She'll be with you every day.
00:51:03Just like before.
00:51:04And your little pet project.
00:51:06She can stay at home with a jest egg.
00:51:09That's all she's good for.
00:51:11Get out!
00:51:13Both of you!
00:51:14Dare you!
00:51:15If you ever speak about my wife like that again, I swear I will burn Crawford Industries
00:51:21to the ground before I let either of you touch it.
00:51:26Adrian, be reasonable.
00:51:28She's worth a thousand up here.
00:51:31Tomorrow, 9 a.m.
00:51:33Vivian starts.
00:51:35No discussion.
00:51:37Is that all?
00:51:38For now, don't disappoint me again.
00:51:53Stop it!
00:51:55Stop checking!
00:51:55I was independent before him.
00:51:57I didn't need someone to create a meal plan for me or hold me while I sleep.
00:52:07No.
00:52:08I'm not going to be that girl.
00:52:15I could work on my own.
00:52:17You know, I don't need his arrangements or his dental care.
00:52:24Just a tool for a baby.
00:52:26Ah!
00:52:34So Lila and Adrian's relationship is on the rocks.
00:52:38Well, if it isn't the perfect opportunity to gain her trust and trick her back to me.
00:52:43Lila!
00:52:45I'm fine.
00:52:46You're not fine.
00:52:48You're not fine.
00:52:48Hospital.
00:52:49Now.
00:52:50Put me down!
00:52:52Put me down!
00:52:58Thank you for bringing me here.
00:53:00I know we've had our differences.
00:53:04I'm like...
00:53:05I'm like...
00:53:06Now you used to look at me like this.
00:53:08So sweet and sincere.
00:53:10No.
00:53:11Why not?
00:53:12You're telling me there's really nothing still between us.
00:53:16Ethan...
00:53:17He's using you, Lila.
00:53:19Yeah, I know I've messed up, but seeing the way he treats you, it's tearing me apart.
00:53:27Ethan, you...
00:53:30Adrian, stop!
00:53:31What are you doing?
00:53:32I'm protecting you!
00:53:33Ethan, help me!
00:53:34He found me bleeding and brought me here.
00:53:36Now you're defending him?
00:53:37I'm defending the truth.
00:53:39Sometimes people surprise you.
00:53:42I see.
00:53:44Adrian.
00:53:45I'll get the doctor.
00:53:47Adrian.
00:53:52I want full blood work, fetal monitoring, and get the OB-GYN down here.
00:53:58Sir, it's just a minor cough.
00:54:01I want to get a complete prenatal checkup.
00:54:04I've already called Dr. Reynolds.
00:54:06She'll be here in 10 minutes.
00:54:07So bossy.
00:54:09No, some of us actually know how to make Lila happy.
00:54:13None of those beach dates we used to have.
00:54:15I think you said I was the best.
00:54:20Thompson, call in the catering.
00:54:23Yeah, they're one of the questions.
00:54:25Lila's been craving something.
00:54:28Medium fatty cut.
00:54:30No, what's up?
00:54:30I didn't say those.
00:54:33The prenatal vitamins I researched should arrive shortly.
00:54:36They're custom formulated for a Lila flood type and genetic makeup.
00:54:45Everything's already been taken care of.
00:54:48You can defend him.
00:54:49If he touches you, Reg.
00:54:52I'll be there.
00:54:55I didn't mean to.
00:55:04Vivian was sick.
00:55:05I gave her a key and let her rest at our place.
00:55:09Overworked, they say.
00:55:11I'm cleaning up your company's mess.
00:55:13I have meetings.
00:55:15Well, cancel them.
00:55:18You're going to take care of her now.
00:55:20No negotiation.
00:55:22Well, either you show proper respect to the woman I chose for you,
00:55:26or I'll call an emergency board meeting.
00:55:34You can skip the performance, Vivian.
00:55:37It's still so cold.
00:55:40Remember the first time you bought me flowers?
00:55:43Yeah, that was a long time ago.
00:55:47Adrian, we could be that again.
00:55:52Whatever game you're playing here, it won't work.
00:55:59Get out.
00:56:00I don't want my fiancee seeing you.
00:56:04Maybe I was wrong.
00:56:06I should have trusted him.
00:56:07I should have given him a chance to explain.
00:56:13Because some things never change.
00:56:38I don't want to tell you.
00:56:48I'm having a baby.
00:56:50You're going to be a grandpa.
00:56:52Is that one of Ethan's boys?
00:56:54No, not him.
00:56:56Then who?
00:56:58It doesn't matter.
00:56:59Dad, look.
00:57:00What really matters is that this is my baby.
00:57:04And I am going to love them just like you love me.
00:57:09Oh, sweetheart.
00:57:10I'm so sorry.
00:57:12I'm sorry I couldn't take care of you.
00:57:13If I was healthier, if I could work.
00:57:17Dad, it's okay.
00:57:18The hospital bills.
00:57:20Where are you going to get the money from?
00:57:22How are you going to pay for them?
00:57:26Please tell me you didn't sell yourself to someone.
00:57:29No, Dad, it isn't like that.
00:57:31Did someone take advantage of you?
00:57:33My little girl.
00:57:35Pregnant and alone.
00:57:37She's not alone.
00:57:43Adrian.
00:57:44Mr. Reid.
00:57:45I'm Adrian Crawford.
00:57:47I'm the father of the child.
00:57:50Not just the father.
00:57:52I'm the man who's going to spend the rest of his life making sure that your daughter
00:57:55and our child have everything they deserve.
00:57:59Pretty words from a rich man.
00:58:02Not words.
00:58:04Facts.
00:58:05I've already arranged for you to be transferred to a private medical facility.
00:58:08Full treatment plan.
00:58:10The very best specialists.
00:58:12Adrian.
00:58:13And I promise you this.
00:58:15Every morning, your daughter will wake up knowing that she's cherished.
00:58:20Every decision I make, every step I take, will be to ensure her happiness.
00:58:27You really mean that, don't you?
00:58:30Yes, I do.
00:58:33Well, maybe I don't have to worry so much anymore.
00:58:42Thank you for saying all that.
00:58:46I know you were just trying to make my dad feel better, but...
00:58:49I wasn't just trying to do anything.
00:58:52Everything I said was true.
00:58:55I thought you were just worried about me breaking the contract.
00:58:59Riley, you have to understand something.
00:59:02I have been falling for you ever since you crashed into my office with that ridiculous donor questionnaire.
00:59:10Yes, we had a contract.
00:59:13But I realized you've become everything to me.
00:59:17Not my surrogate.
00:59:18Not my pretend fiancé.
00:59:23If you're willing, would you like to forget the contract and become my real wife?
00:59:41Did she come and see you?
00:59:44Did she hurt you?
00:59:45No.
00:59:47Just...
00:59:48Was it she or Trevella?
00:59:50I saw you taking care of her early.
00:59:51What?
00:59:52I have nothing to do with her anymore.
00:59:55Yes, my father asked her over, but I kicked her out.
00:59:58I haven't had feelings for her since we broke up.
01:00:01Really?
01:00:03Take off your halo, you're beautiful.
01:00:07I don't care if it tears me apart.
01:00:10I'm not letting you go.
01:00:12From the dead go.
01:00:13Not ever.
01:00:14I think we're past trying to hide who we are.
01:00:21Surrogacy?
01:00:23Contract marriage?
01:00:26No, this is perfect.
01:00:31What was so urgent?
01:00:32I know something about your little ex-girlfriend that might interest you.
01:00:36If this is about Lila and my uncle...
01:00:38It's about how she really got pregnant.
01:00:41Your perfect uncle?
01:00:43He hired her.
01:00:45She's just a surrogate.
01:00:46The whole engagement is a lie.
01:00:49A contract?
01:00:53Oh, the board would love to hear about this.
01:00:58Next week's family meeting, we reveal everything.
01:01:02Until then, we need to find some evidence.
01:01:07And once he's ruined?
01:01:08I'll comfort him.
01:01:10Help him rebuild, of course.
01:01:12Show him who really belongs by his side.
01:01:15And Lila?
01:01:17Once the truth's out, she'll be worthless to him.
01:01:20You can have your little toy back.
01:01:34Thankfully, Mr. Crawford gave me the key.
01:01:52Surrogate a gleamant.
01:01:56Medical history.
01:01:58There must be some evidence somewhere.
01:02:04Adrienne's always so organized.
01:02:07Where are the important documents?
01:02:21Adrienne?
01:02:23Is that you?
01:02:26Oh, shit.
01:02:36Vivian!
01:02:39Oh, Adrienne!
01:02:41What are you doing here?
01:02:43I was just looking for you.
01:02:45You know, Adrienne, if it's an heir you want,
01:02:49you can make one right now.
01:02:52Poor Lila doesn't have to know.
01:02:55She's already asleep.
01:02:57It'll be our little...
01:02:59secret.
01:03:01Here.
01:03:03In the hallway.
01:03:04Wherever you want, darling.
01:03:06What if someone sees us?
01:03:08Scared?
01:03:09I know somewhere out there.
01:03:13Private.
01:03:19Can't risk being interrupted, can we?
01:03:25Adrienne?
01:03:26Adrienne!
01:03:27Enjoy the storage closet!
01:03:30Adrienne!
01:03:45How'd it go?
01:03:47Just drive.
01:03:48Guessed as much.
01:03:49Don't worry.
01:03:50I've got a new plan now.
01:03:53Dr. Anderson will tell us if there's a surrogate involved.
01:04:00Everything looks perfect.
01:04:01The baby is developing perfectly.
01:04:03Really?
01:04:04Really.
01:04:04You have officially entered the stable station.
01:04:07As long as you are gentle, intimacy is perfectly safe.
01:04:13Oh.
01:04:15Listen to your buddies and then...
01:04:17Thanks, thanks, Doc.
01:04:18Thanks.
01:04:28Mr. Anderson.
01:04:33Let's talk about the scene Sinclair's...
01:04:36arrangement.
01:04:37Was it a contract surrogacy?
01:04:40Mr. Herringham, I can't discuss patient information.
01:04:44I hear the hospital is opening up a new wing.
01:04:47It would be a shame if your name mysteriously disappeared from the best.
01:04:55Won't it?
01:04:58Shall we talk about that arrangement now?
01:05:11Oh, my God.
01:05:22Surrogacy!
01:05:24Surrogacy!
01:05:25Surrogacy!
01:05:27Five generations.
01:05:29Four-four dignity.
01:05:31All trash by a tabloid scandal.
01:05:35A surrogate!
01:05:37You used a surrogate to gain the inheritance?
01:05:41If that's what you wanted, Adrian, why didn't you just say it?
01:05:44Why drag the family's name through the mud?
01:05:48This isn't true.
01:05:49It's nothing but a malicious rumor.
01:05:52Don't believe everything you see in the news.
01:05:55Myla and I, we're in love.
01:06:02Your lives are not here, Uncle.
01:06:08Grandfather, the files.
01:06:09Yes, proving their contract.
01:06:11Lila isn't his fiance.
01:06:14She's just a surrogate who got hired to bear an heir.
01:06:19Medical files from Crawford Fertility Center.
01:06:23They show Ms. Reed undergoing IVF treatment.
01:06:28And was generously compensated.
01:06:31A surrogate? How vulgar.
01:06:35You dare deceive me with this filth?
01:06:37Dragging the Crawford name through the mud?
01:06:41I'll deal with it.
01:06:43All right.
01:06:44How?
01:06:45God knows what else you've schemed.
01:06:48Actually, I might have a solution.
01:06:52Replace Adrian's fiance with me.
01:06:55Let Lila take the fall in the media.
01:06:58She's just a desperate gold digger who wants to bear an heir
01:07:02just so she can become queen.
01:07:05Shut your mouth.
01:07:10Fine.
01:07:12Marry Vivian now.
01:07:14Well, you give up your shares and get out.
01:07:17Adrian, I always get the man you want.
01:07:24Mother, if he does this, he could still get the inheritance.
01:07:27No rush.
01:07:29Let's get the man to trouble.
01:07:31He's fought too hard to lose everything now.
01:07:36He'll do it.
01:07:37I'll give it all up.
01:07:40The company.
01:07:42My inheritance.
01:07:45Everything.
01:07:47But not Lila.
01:07:49Not my wife.
01:07:51The only woman I've ever loved.
01:07:54And we're getting married.
01:07:56Officially.
01:07:58Publicly.
01:07:59The company.
01:08:08Simon.
01:08:09You want to give up everything for her.
01:08:12Give up your inheritance.
01:08:14Everything goes to Eden.
01:08:17Adrian.
01:08:18You're giving up your inheritance just for her?
01:08:22Are you insane?
01:08:23I would never choose anything over my wife.
01:08:27Not ever.
01:08:27And I would never choose you.
01:08:30You'll regret this.
01:08:35Go on.
01:08:37Sign this.
01:08:39Walk away from your legacy.
01:08:41So you've had this planned all along?
01:08:49Wait.
01:08:52Don't.
01:08:53I'm not worth giving up your future.
01:08:55You are my future.
01:08:59You're my everything.
01:09:01You and our child.
01:09:14Let's go.
01:09:17Let's go.
01:09:26Adrian.
01:09:28Hey, what's wrong?
01:09:30Don't tell me you only love me for my CEO status and money.
01:09:33No.
01:09:34I can make more money.
01:09:36You know, I'm kind of excited to be your sugar mommy.
01:09:39I've always wanted a sugar mommy.
01:09:41I...
01:09:42Wait.
01:09:43Yeah, I was going to grab somebody from the car.
01:09:44Okay.
01:09:56What are you doing here?
01:09:57Why?
01:09:59What does she have that I don't?
01:10:01Why do you always choose her?
01:10:02It's simple.
01:10:04I love her.
01:10:06Not you.
01:10:08Adrian, please.
01:10:09I was wrong.
01:10:10No.
01:10:12Oh.
01:10:17Oh.
01:10:23Oh.
01:10:25Oh.
01:10:32Oh.
01:10:41Hey.
01:10:43Hi.
01:10:45Beautiful.
01:10:49Yeah, it is.
01:10:59My love.
01:11:01were you?
01:11:02yes
01:11:03of course
01:11:14when did you get this?
01:11:16back when I realized
01:11:18I'd give up everything for you
01:11:36how's it going
01:11:38good
01:11:39just finished my last sketch
01:11:41you're a sugar mommy
01:11:42just landed another big deal
01:11:50yeah
01:11:50Adrian
01:11:52come back to the Crawford family
01:11:54come back to your position
01:11:57and your inheritance
01:12:04what do you mean
01:12:04you're cancelling the contract?
01:12:06we've been partners for 10 years
01:12:12grandfather no
01:12:13please don't call Adrian
01:12:17so you want me to come back?
01:12:20I have to ask my wife
01:12:23what do you think Mrs. Crawford?
01:12:30first order of business today
01:12:33what is this?
01:12:35starting without me
01:12:36perfect timing
01:12:37I was just announcing your termination
01:12:41the company crisis last month
01:12:43turns out wasn't an accident
01:12:45Ethan deliberately sabotaged
01:12:47to every deal
01:12:48there's no proof
01:12:50you misappropriated partnership funds
01:12:52to indulge in your own personal affairs
01:12:55bad investments
01:12:56shady deals
01:12:57and reckless spending
01:12:58have led us to financial setbacks
01:13:00and operational setbacks
01:13:03and
01:13:04and it's all documented right here
01:13:09the lawsuit's already been filed
01:13:12what?
01:13:13you actually did this?
01:13:16no
01:13:16grandpa
01:13:17he's lying
01:13:18it's all a lie
01:13:20dad
01:13:22either you let me handle this my way
01:13:24or I can still walk
01:13:30thank you
01:13:36Mr. Crawford
01:13:38the vote for new director
01:13:42competence
01:13:43is everything
01:13:46I'm getting old
01:13:47and from now on
01:13:50Adrian
01:13:50will handle everything
01:13:53no
01:13:53don't listen to him
01:13:55don't listen to him
01:13:56please
01:13:56you're making a mistake
01:13:58where are you going?
01:14:02my company
01:14:03you hear that?
01:14:04my fucking company
01:14:05come back
01:14:10the baby's asleep
01:14:13guess that means
01:14:14I get you all to myself
01:14:17don't distract me
01:14:18I'm almost finished
01:14:20I'm designing my wedding dress
01:14:23incredible
01:14:25I might hire you
01:14:26to design my tux
01:14:29you know
01:14:30I think I'm gonna have to check my schedule
01:14:33oh it's like that
01:14:37I still can't believe we're getting married
01:14:40ever since you crashed into me at the hospital
01:14:42I haven't been able to get you out of my head
01:14:44and soon I'll be able to love you openly
01:14:48and officially for the rest of my life
01:14:51practicing your vows
01:14:52yeah
01:14:57we practice kiss as well
01:14:59if you have to
01:15:14your father said
01:15:15no fiancé by Christmas
01:15:17no inheritance
01:15:18do you really want to give all that up?
01:15:26everybody
01:15:27this is my new girlfriend
01:15:30you didn't tell me your parents were this rich
01:15:34I brought you all a basket from the Miller farm
01:15:36a bottom
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