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It's Started As A Contract Marriage For Profits, But Now We Really Fall In Love - 2026 ✅
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00:00:00My decision. All I ever wanted was that you two look out for one another.
00:00:04Wake up, Dad!
00:00:05My half-brother wants me dead.
00:00:07You always misjudge him. He is a good man and a good brother.
00:00:10He has turned the whole family against me.
00:00:12That's enough about your brother.
00:00:15Fine. This marriage is a done deal.
00:00:18At least promise me you'll treat your wife well.
00:00:20Spoil her. Take her out on a proper date.
00:00:25I always wished I was a better husband to your mother.
00:00:29Don't mess this up.
00:00:38You wanted to see me, boss?
00:00:39William, I need your advice.
00:00:43You go on a lot of dates, right?
00:00:45You want my advice?
00:00:47Of course. Happy to help.
00:00:49Great.
00:00:51How do you plan a really memorable date?
00:00:53Who's the lucky lady?
00:00:55My wife. Who else would it be?
00:00:57We could do worse.
00:00:58I-kidding.
00:01:00I got you, boss. Don't worry.
00:01:02Hey.
00:01:04Where do we start?
00:01:08Okay, Mr. Mysterious. What's the big surprise?
00:01:13Okay, Mr. Mysterious. What's the big surprise?
00:01:17I swear, if this is some sort of prank-
00:01:21Be patient.
00:01:22Okay, you can take off your blindfold now.
00:01:37Do you really think a perfect romantic evening will win me over?
00:01:42Because it might.
00:01:44I just want to prove to you that I am the most romantic contract husband you will ever have.
00:01:51You know this isn't necessary, right?
00:01:53I was just kidding about the private chef.
00:01:56As long as we're married, I'm gonna treat you right.
00:02:04Well, in that case, dear husband, I do have one complaint.
00:02:11The steak, not as good as yours.
00:02:15Your complaint is noted.
00:02:17I'll cook for you tomorrow, but in the meantime-
00:02:21Happy one week. Anniversary.
00:02:23Alright.
00:02:54You know, you'll make a great husband someday.
00:02:57I already am a great husband.
00:02:59Well, you're certainly full of surprises.
00:03:03What are you doing?
00:03:06These shoes are torture.
00:03:08Shouldn't wear those.
00:03:10Here.
00:03:11A gift.
00:03:15I want you to feel like you can always be comfortable around me.
00:03:19You knew my size?
00:03:23I know everything about you.
00:03:33For everything.
00:03:35Well, it's all for you.
00:04:08I like being on top, huh?
00:04:10I just thought I'd give you a break.
00:04:12No, you don't have to worry about me.
00:04:18I like being on top, huh?
00:04:19I know...
00:04:19You all welcome.
00:04:21Oh no.
00:04:22Oh no.
00:04:36Aaron, did your leg just move?
00:04:44Aaron, did your leg just move?
00:04:47I swear his leg just moved.
00:04:50Is that even possible?
00:04:53Possible?
00:04:57Morning.
00:05:00Good morning.
00:05:01I had no idea my wife was so affectionate.
00:05:05I was just stretching.
00:05:09Stretching, huh?
00:05:11You need a little sexy morning workout?
00:05:16Happy to help?
00:05:17I think we did enough of that last night, don't you think?
00:05:21Did we?
00:05:33Come to the office. I've got a secret that'll blow your mind.
00:05:49What's all this about?
00:05:50Vivian, sweetie, has your perfect husband told you about his first love?
00:05:56He may be married to you, but I heard his heart belongs to someone else.
00:06:04It doesn't matter. He's my husband, whether he loves me or not.
00:06:10You really are delusional.
00:06:14Ashley, why don't you focus on yourself? Start working on your resume.
00:06:17Because the first thing I'm doing when I'm CEO is firing dead weight. Like you.
00:06:26You're not going to get away with this.
00:06:28That'll be all. You're dismissed.
00:06:33So, Erin does have a first love.
00:06:37Whatever. Back to business.
00:06:41I can't make dinner tonight. Meeting Everest's rep at the office.
00:06:46Wish me luck.
00:06:53Mom, we can't let Vivian secure this Everest deal. If she does, we're finished.
00:06:59Relax, darling. Everest rep Ralph, he has a particular kink.
00:07:06And Vivian is exactly his type.
00:07:09Oh, this is getting good.
00:07:17No new leads on Steven.
00:07:19Our team tried tracking down additional surveillance from the night of the accident.
00:07:23No luck.
00:07:25I've waited five years at this point. It's a little bit longer.
00:07:30Once Vivian is able to secure Lawrence Corp, we'll have everything we need to recover the footage.
00:07:34There's something else.
00:07:36The woman who saved your life that night, we might finally have a lead on her.
00:07:40Find her.
00:07:42Whatever it takes.
00:07:45Who's handling the Everest meeting tonight with Vivian?
00:07:51Ralph.
00:07:54Get the car.
00:07:56We need to go now.
00:08:05To a successful partnership.
00:08:08Before we finalize anything, I want to see how enthusiastic you are about this deal.
00:08:15Of course.
00:08:17Our latest proposal.
00:08:19Not what I meant.
00:08:21I prefer a more personal approach.
00:08:24Your scar is such a turn-on for me, Miss Lawrence.
00:08:28Please, don't touch me.
00:08:29Relax. Let's toast to a real partnership.
00:08:32Get off me!
00:08:35Off me!
00:08:36Get back!
00:08:40Aaron?
00:08:42Whoa!
00:08:44Mr. X!
00:08:47Ralph.
00:08:49You really crossed the line this time.
00:08:55You really crossed the line this time.
00:08:59Mr. X, I swear it was her.
00:09:01She was trying to steal our company's secrets.
00:09:03She attacked me!
00:09:04That is my wife!
00:09:06If she wanted this company, she would already have it.
00:09:09Mr. X, I didn't know.
00:09:11I was just following orders.
00:09:14Whose orders?
00:09:16Ashley Lawrence.
00:09:20Call the lawyers.
00:09:22Take his confession every single word.
00:09:26And William!
00:09:28Make sure I never see his face at Everest again.
00:09:31Everyone.
00:09:45Aaron?
00:09:47X?
00:09:49Last night.
00:09:51How did I get home?
00:09:54The CEO from Everest Capital brought you.
00:09:58How you feeling?
00:10:00Like I got hit by a truck?
00:10:02Yes.
00:10:04Wait, so his ex?
00:10:06Do you know him?
00:10:07No. Why would I know him? I don't know.
00:10:11I remember.
00:10:12He was tall.
00:10:13Broad shoulders.
00:10:17Actually looks a lot like you.
00:10:20Okay.
00:10:21Your legs, are they better?
00:10:23I swear the other day I felt them move.
00:10:27You know, I love your optimism, but I'm afraid you're going to be stuck with me just the way I
00:10:32am.
00:10:32You know I didn't mean it like that.
00:10:34I know. I'm just teasing you.
00:10:36So I guess I didn't sign the deal with Everest Capital.
00:10:39If I can't secure this partnership, I'll lose my claim to Lawrence Corp.
00:10:51Wait, what?
00:10:58What?
00:11:02That was Everest Capital.
00:11:05X agreed to sign the deal.
00:11:10This deal?
00:11:12You brought it back with you last night.
00:11:14But, why?
00:11:16Why would X agree to work with me?
00:11:17I didn't even get a chance to tell him about the proposal.
00:11:20Don't question it.
00:11:23Obviously, he wants this partnership.
00:11:25Just kind of wish I could have helped you out.
00:11:27The way that X did.
00:11:28Well, it doesn't matter.
00:11:30Once I get back Lawrence Corp, everything will be different.
00:11:34And no matter what happens, I'm always going to be by your side.
00:11:41It's time.
00:11:56It's time.
00:11:58She's late.
00:12:00There's no way she closed the deal.
00:12:01Told you.
00:12:03Everest Capital doesn't work with nobody's.
00:12:08Given the circumstances, I'll be resuming my position as CEO.
00:12:14Who said I failed?
00:12:19Given the circumstances, I'll be resuming my position as CEO.
00:12:23Who said I failed?
00:12:26Per our agreement, I signed the deal with Everest Capital.
00:12:30Which means I run Lawrence Corp now.
00:12:33Where's your scar?
00:12:35Yeah, that was fake.
00:12:38No.
00:12:38This is impossible.
00:12:40You weren't even supposed to come back.
00:12:41You mean after your little setup.
00:12:43Sending Ralph after me?
00:12:45Cute.
00:12:46Really.
00:12:46Enough!
00:12:47Stop this nonsense.
00:12:48We have here an official statement from the CEO of Everest.
00:12:51Confirming that Ashley Lawrence instructed Ralph to harass her business partner Vivian Lawrence.
00:12:56Everest Capital has entered in a permanent partnership with Lawrence Corp under Vivian's leadership.
00:13:01So, Mr. David Lawrence, Ashley Lawrence, you're both blacklisted.
00:13:05You're both officially removed from Lawrence Corp.
00:13:08Effective immediately.
00:13:09No, you're not going to get away with this.
00:13:11I'm your father.
00:13:11No, no, no.
00:13:12You can't do this to me.
00:13:15Watch me.
00:13:22What's all this for?
00:13:23Our wedding was rushed.
00:13:25So I figured it's time that my bride gets what she deserves.
00:13:31An exquisite choice.
00:13:33We had this be specifically restored to Mr. X's request.
00:13:37X?
00:13:40I mean, Mr. Christopher, of course.
00:13:43Silly me.
00:13:45Slick of the tongue.
00:13:45Here, try it on.
00:13:53It's beautiful.
00:13:54It suits you.
00:13:57This ruby's gorgeous.
00:13:58It must have cost-
00:14:00Don't worry about it.
00:14:01You deserve the best.
00:14:06Aaron, I heard about your first-
00:14:09Sorry.
00:14:11Yeah.
00:14:12What?
00:14:13You found her.
00:14:15I'll be right there.
00:14:17I have to take care of something.
00:14:19You keep going.
00:14:20I'll be back.
00:14:33This isn't just a necklace, Mrs. Christopher.
00:14:36This is a symbol of eternal love.
00:14:39It must mean a lot to him.
00:14:41Absolutely.
00:14:42Mr. Christopher had this restored five years ago.
00:14:45Said it was meant for his future wife.
00:14:48Five years ago, this wasn't meant for me.
00:14:52It was for her.
00:14:54His first love.
00:14:59We found her.
00:15:00The woman who saved your life that night.
00:15:03Holding it. Holding it.
00:15:09Hey!
00:15:14Stay with me.
00:15:15Hey, stay with me.
00:15:16Vivian?
00:15:17It was you?
00:15:29I can't keep this.
00:15:34Why not?
00:15:35It was meant for your first love, wasn't it?
00:15:37It doesn't matter.
00:15:40This belongs to you now.
00:15:45Our marriage has always just been a contract.
00:15:48Now that I have Lauren's court back,
00:15:50I'll fulfill my end of the deal.
00:15:54We'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:15:57That really sounds like you're trying to get rid of me.
00:15:59I know you've always had a first love.
00:16:02Maybe one day you'll go find her.
00:16:04I don't want to be standing in the way.
00:16:08Well, since we are still married for the time being,
00:16:12maybe there's something you can help me out with.
00:16:17Well, what did you have in mind?
00:16:38Do you like what you see?
00:16:44Do you like what you see?
00:16:46I guess the accident didn't stop you from staying in shape.
00:16:51You're not so bad yourself.
00:17:17Maybe this isn't the best time.
00:17:19You should go before I forget how to behave myself.
00:17:31I forgot my jacket.
00:17:42Wait.
00:17:44Did he just stand?
00:17:45No.
00:17:47Impossible.
00:17:49Unless he's hiding something.
00:17:52Maybe it's time I dropped by his office unannounced.
00:18:03Mr. X.
00:18:05At Christopher Group.
00:18:06It's just Aaron.
00:18:08Some new developments from the PI firm about Steven's involvement in the accident.
00:18:11But without the recovered footage, I'm afraid we still don't have a case.
00:18:14Yeah, I'm working on that.
00:18:16Once we can get that footage to the team at Lawrence Corp,
00:18:19we can end this.
00:18:23If Aaron's hiding something, he might slip up at work.
00:18:27Lucky for me, I have the perfect excuse.
00:18:31Hi.
00:18:32Vivian Christopher, Aaron's wife.
00:18:34I'm just here to drop off some lunch.
00:18:36I'm sorry, ma'am.
00:18:37Mr. Christopher isn't accepting any unscheduled visits.
00:18:40I'm not here for a business meeting.
00:18:41Just lunch.
00:18:42I'm afraid we have really strict policies.
00:18:44You'll need to make an appointment.
00:18:53Off! Get back here!
00:18:56You!
00:19:02You!
00:19:05So, you're my new sister-in-law.
00:19:09You're Steven Christopher.
00:19:10The tie.
00:19:12The height.
00:19:13Even his face looks like the man at Everest that night.
00:19:16Could Steven be X?
00:19:17Such a shame, isn't it?
00:19:19A woman like you.
00:19:20We sit on a man like Aaron.
00:19:22Keep your hands to yourself.
00:19:24Wow. Fiery.
00:19:28Steven, did I meet you at Everest Capital the other night?
00:19:31I don't know. You tell me.
00:19:34Are you X?
00:19:37Look, if you're the one that saved me, fine.
00:19:41I owe you.
00:19:42But don't think for a second that gives you the right to disrespect Aaron.
00:19:46Owe me.
00:19:47See, that's an interesting thought.
00:19:49Maybe we can discuss some form of repayment.
00:19:54Touch my wife again, you'll lose that fucking hand.
00:20:01Touch my wife again, you'll lose that fucking hand.
00:20:06Relax. Don't get yourself worked up.
00:20:09Just being friendly is all.
00:20:10Or you're just worried about the Christopher Group Gala tonight.
00:20:14Hmm?
00:20:15Yeah, maybe you're afraid to remind everyone you haven't done anything worthwhile since the accident.
00:20:24We'll be there.
00:20:26I look forward to seeing you again, Vivian.
00:20:41Steven, your brother, he kind of reminds me of X.
00:20:47X.
00:20:49Steven can barely put together a sentence, let alone run an empire.
00:20:54He is my father's illegitimate son.
00:20:56He has always resented me.
00:21:02And he's also the reason that I'm in this wheelchair.
00:21:05What?
00:21:10I've been trying for five years to track down the evidence.
00:21:14And soon hopefully I'll have everything that I need to show that it was him.
00:21:19I'm so sorry.
00:21:21You must hate him.
00:21:24I did.
00:21:26Yeah.
00:21:29Until you came along and
00:21:31you showed me that there's more to life than just revenge.
00:21:34Revenge.
00:21:36Well, I'll be by your side.
00:21:39No matter what.
00:21:45If only the past didn't exist.
00:21:47No first love.
00:21:49No what ifs.
00:21:51Just us.
00:21:54Just him and me.
00:21:55As husband and wife.
00:22:10So you're Vivian.
00:22:12As striking as I expected.
00:22:15You know Aaron's kept his distance since the accident.
00:22:17If I hadn't insisted on meeting you, he never would have shown.
00:22:21Father, you know my health makes outings inconvenient.
00:22:25Aaron, tonight is a celebration.
00:22:27Stop dragging old wounds into it.
00:22:29It's an honor to finally meet you, sir.
00:22:33Come.
00:22:34Let's talk.
00:22:35Just the two of us.
00:22:46That necklace.
00:22:48Aaron must truly care about you to give you that.
00:22:50That belonged to his mother.
00:22:52One of the few things she left behind.
00:22:54Aaron's mother, I heard she passed away early.
00:22:57Both his and Stephen's mothers are gone.
00:22:59I only hope my sons can take care of each other.
00:23:02Aaron mentioned that Stephen was responsible for his accident.
00:23:07Stephen hurt his own brother?
00:23:09That's absurd.
00:23:12Father, Nevian's chairman is expecting you.
00:23:16Vivian, we'll continue this another time.
00:23:26Vivian, wait.
00:23:27I just want to apologize.
00:23:29I don't want to hear it.
00:23:40I don't want to hear it.
00:23:49Brother, your wife was so insatiable last night.
00:23:53I could barely keep up.
00:24:01Hello.
00:24:02Stephen, what have you done?
00:24:04Oh, hello to you, too.
00:24:06Well, Vivian and I had quite the intimate evening last night.
00:24:10Yeah.
00:24:11Yeah, you could say she couldn't keep her hands to herself.
00:24:13I swear to God, Stephen.
00:24:14Shh.
00:24:15You don't want to wake her up now, do you?
00:24:17Oh, and she's in my bed with nothing on but my sheets.
00:24:21Stephen?
00:24:32Stephen?
00:24:35What the hell?
00:24:37We.
00:24:38We did.
00:24:40Good morning, sweetheart.
00:24:43You could keep your hands off me last night.
00:24:44Liar.
00:24:45I'd never.
00:24:46Really?
00:24:48Well, how would you explain this?
00:24:55How would you explain this?
00:24:58Hmm?
00:25:00This one.
00:25:01This one's my favorite.
00:25:03You asshole.
00:25:04Don't touch me.
00:25:07Wow.
00:25:08You are feisty.
00:25:10Jeez.
00:25:10But you are a lot prettier when you are quiet.
00:25:19What the fuck?
00:25:21Who the hell are you?
00:25:21Get away from me!
00:25:22I warned you.
00:25:24You lay a finger on her and you are dead.
00:25:27Jeez.
00:25:27I have to get her so violent, brother.
00:25:31Besides, I have these.
00:25:35Son of a bitch!
00:25:36Hey!
00:25:37You roll any closer, these little gems go viral.
00:25:40Get the damn phone!
00:25:43What, you don't think I have backups?
00:25:48What do you want?
00:25:50Simple.
00:25:51Step down.
00:25:53You resign as Everest Capital CEO.
00:25:56And I'll just take over as ex from here on out.
00:26:01Or we could just show the world what your wife was up to last night.
00:26:22Would you look at that.
00:26:24And now Everest Capital is mine.
00:26:27See, signing over a billion dollar company to your brother.
00:26:30For a woman?
00:26:32Now that's either real devotion.
00:26:34Or just plain stupid.
00:26:37Delete the photos.
00:26:39And you'll have my resignation in two months.
00:26:42Two months?
00:26:42Two months.
00:26:44Or I'll make sure we both burn.
00:26:46All right.
00:26:47Two months.
00:26:48Guess I don't have to worry about you going anywhere in that state.
00:27:01Aaron, after everything that happened with Steven, how are we supposed to go back to normal?
00:27:08it's too much
00:27:12maybe we should
00:27:13end this
00:27:15maybe none of this was your fault
00:27:17you've been through so much already
00:27:20you deserve real
00:27:21happiness
00:27:24maybe even
00:27:26with that woman you've always
00:27:27loved
00:27:29don't worry y'all
00:27:30still hold up my end of the deal
00:27:35do you remember
00:27:36the stormy night five years ago
00:27:38on houston road
00:27:40the car accident
00:27:49stay with me
00:27:56it was you
00:27:59you have never
00:28:00been second
00:28:04never a replacement
00:28:08my first love vivian
00:28:12it's always been you
00:28:19always
00:28:29I like it when you take charge
00:28:30mrs. Christopher
00:28:42stick to the plan
00:28:43when I resign
00:28:45nothing changes
00:28:46I still run this show
00:28:53and now for some breaking news
00:28:55X
00:28:55the mysterious CEO of Everest Capital
00:28:58has officially resigned
00:29:00the reason remains unclear
00:29:01this is a disaster
00:29:03we're about to close on the client deal
00:29:05who's going to be running the show now
00:29:08gentlemen
00:29:10let's not panic
00:29:11Everest Capital is in great hands
00:29:13mine
00:29:15I, Stephen Christopher
00:29:17am your new CEO
00:29:18and let me tell you
00:29:19this company's future
00:29:20just got a whole lot brighter
00:29:23I wouldn't get ahead of yourself
00:29:24Stephen
00:29:28I wouldn't get ahead of yourself
00:29:29Stephen
00:29:31I hate to interrupt your little coronation
00:29:33but
00:29:33there's been a change in management
00:29:36what the hell are you doing here
00:29:37this is an executive
00:29:38before stepping down
00:29:39Mr. X transferred his 70% company shares to me
00:29:42and with my existing 30%
00:29:45well
00:29:45you do the math
00:29:48that's right
00:29:49I own this company now
00:29:50no no no
00:29:51this is a joke right
00:29:52and as my first order of business
00:29:55please
00:29:57escort CEO Stephen out
00:29:58no no no
00:29:59you can't do that
00:30:00I'm the CEO
00:30:00you son of a
00:30:01you're not getting away with this
00:30:05let's get down to business
00:30:08great work
00:30:09now we just need to make sure
00:30:10we keep him out for good
00:30:16you've been home a lot lately
00:30:18is everything okay at the office
00:30:25you've been home a lot lately
00:30:26is everything okay at the office
00:30:28why are you
00:30:29tired of having me around already
00:30:31of course not
00:30:32just wondering what's going on
00:30:34did someone piss you off at work
00:30:36or is
00:30:37Stephen playing dirty again
00:30:38what if
00:30:40I just want to spend a little bit more time
00:30:43with my wife
00:30:44or should I say the mighty CEO of Lawrence Corp
00:30:47and she cooks
00:30:48I'm gonna have to stick around for life
00:30:54Vivian
00:30:56what'd you put in this?
00:31:00oh my god
00:31:01I swapped the sugar and the salt
00:31:03three minutes
00:31:04I'll be right back
00:31:05don't move
00:31:07okay
00:31:20thank you
00:31:25hmm
00:31:26are you sure you don't want to
00:31:27quit the business and cook for me full time?
00:31:35good news
00:31:35guess who just pitched to Stephen's biggest client
00:31:46trust me
00:31:47whether it's Christopher Group
00:31:48or Everest Capital
00:31:49as long as I'm running things
00:31:51our deal's locked in
00:31:53Stephen
00:31:54I have some good news for you
00:31:58unless you're resigning
00:31:59I don't think I'm interested
00:32:02our biggest investor Mr. Frank
00:32:04just decided to negotiate directly with our board
00:32:06which means
00:32:08which means you're officially off the hook
00:32:09no stress
00:32:11no responsibilities
00:32:12exciting huh?
00:32:14you think that's funny?
00:32:15hey
00:32:16business is cutthroat
00:32:18hang in there buddy
00:32:34your next meeting is in 30 minutes
00:32:36I'll get the presentation ready
00:32:40back to back meetings again
00:32:43why am I so exhausted all of a sudden?
00:32:47I'll take a quick nap
00:32:54a proper house husband
00:32:55could never let his hardworking wife go hungry
00:32:58I swear I would marry you all over again
00:33:00just for this
00:33:10our deal with Everest Capital is a game changer
00:33:13if we execute the plan we're proposing
00:33:15we will go far beyond what's been possible so far in this sector
00:33:18our margins and production rates are impossible for competitors
00:33:21no doubt under Vivian
00:33:22our profits have skyrocketed
00:33:24yeah but when's the last time that she slept?
00:33:26lately she looks like she's running on fumes
00:33:28coulda loop us into your little conversation?
00:33:31don't forget
00:33:32I'm your CEO
00:33:33I don't think I need proof
00:33:38prove that I have what it takes to
00:33:53good news
00:33:54it's nothing critical
00:33:56just exhaustion
00:33:57but also
00:33:59there's something else
00:34:00what is it?
00:34:02you're three months pregnant
00:34:04congratulations
00:34:05I'm sorry
00:34:07what?
00:34:10this can't be happening
00:34:18this can't be happening
00:34:20we've triple checked the results
00:34:22there's no mistake
00:34:23you are definitely pregnant
00:34:43you are definitely pregnant
00:35:03excuse me
00:35:05excuse me
00:35:13hi I'm Ashley Lawrence
00:35:15Vivian's sister
00:35:17she's been a little emotional lately
00:35:20so she wanted me to check on her results for her
00:35:25family should look out for each other
00:35:26am I right?
00:35:33you told me it was just an act
00:35:35why the hell is Vivian pregnant?
00:35:37relax
00:35:37I never touched her
00:35:39okay that kid is not mine
00:35:40then whose is it?
00:35:41then whose is it?
00:35:42her disabled husband?
00:35:44we both know that's not possible
00:35:46maybe Vivian isn't as innocent as she puts on
00:35:49this could work out for us
00:35:51just picture the scandal for a second
00:35:53a wife caught between two brothers
00:35:55how do you think Aaron will handle that?
00:36:04Aaron?
00:36:07I'm pregnant
00:36:11wait seriously?
00:36:14that's great news
00:36:16no it's not
00:36:17because I don't know if it's yours
00:36:21you think it might be Steven's?
00:36:24I don't know
00:36:24I just
00:36:26I can't be certain what happened that night
00:36:30I can't keep it
00:36:32I won't
00:36:36listen to me
00:36:38this child is yours
00:36:40that's all that matters
00:36:43just stay where you are
00:36:44I'm coming to get you
00:37:04Vivian?
00:37:07what are you doing?
00:37:08she's coming with me
00:37:09we have a lot to talk about
00:37:12what the hell did you say to her?
00:37:15I'm just helping her see the truth
00:37:18I asked him to meet me
00:37:20I need to figure this out
00:37:24let's go
00:37:36I need you to be honest with me
00:37:38you were just trying to get a rise out of Aaron
00:37:40nothing actually happened that night
00:37:43right?
00:37:44of course something happened
00:37:45then why don't I remember anything?
00:37:49I don't know
00:37:49maybe you blacked out
00:37:51but I remember quite vividly
00:37:54you were certainly into it
00:37:56one of the best nights of my life
00:38:01let me out
00:38:02now Steven
00:38:03okay Jesus
00:38:16I've decided
00:38:18I'm not
00:38:19keeping this baby
00:38:23you know that if you go through with this
00:38:24you might
00:38:25never be able to have children again
00:38:28but if there's even the slightest chance
00:38:31that it's Steven's
00:38:34how do I live with that?
00:38:36how do you?
00:38:40this isn't about Steven
00:38:45this child
00:38:46is yours
00:38:47that's all I need to know
00:38:50DNA doesn't define family
00:38:52love does
00:38:53and Vivian
00:38:55I love you
00:39:01thank you
00:39:10Steven's reaction to the pregnancy
00:39:13something doesn't feel right
00:39:15it's too confident
00:39:17too assured
00:39:22Aaron
00:39:23something doesn't add up
00:39:29something doesn't add up
00:39:31why?
00:39:32what's going on?
00:39:33the night Steven drugged me
00:39:35it was barely two months ago
00:39:36but this baby is
00:39:38three months along
00:39:39so you're saying
00:39:40the baby was conceived
00:39:41before that night?
00:39:44it was before I met you
00:39:46I was supposed to go on a blind date
00:39:49stayed at a hotel
00:39:51met this guy
00:39:53it has to be from that night
00:39:58yeah
00:39:58it's gotta be
00:40:00it's not Steven's
00:40:02thank
00:40:03god
00:40:04it's not his
00:40:11it's all happening
00:40:12Steven's finished
00:40:13we've notified his clients
00:40:15and the evidence against him
00:40:16has officially been filed in court
00:40:22I can't believe that tomorrow
00:40:24I get to finally put all this behind me
00:40:27show what really happened
00:40:28the night of the accident
00:40:30and it's all because of you
00:40:33I sent William everything
00:40:35my team recovered
00:40:36it's all there
00:40:39make sure Steven never
00:40:40comes back from this
00:40:42oh don't worry
00:40:44he's finished
00:40:51you should be more careful
00:40:52Aaron's been sniffing around
00:40:54I'm not even worried
00:40:55in the slightest
00:40:57we're orchestrating
00:40:58Aaron's downfall together
00:40:59if you continue to play
00:41:00your part
00:41:02I'll make you my wife
00:41:03you better keep your word
00:41:05don't even worry
00:41:07by tomorrow
00:41:08the old man will sign
00:41:09everything over to me
00:41:10but once I'm running
00:41:11Christopher Group
00:41:13you'll have everything
00:41:14I promised
00:41:22father you shouldn't push yourself
00:41:23so hard
00:41:24the doctor warned you
00:41:25stress isn't good
00:41:26for your heart
00:41:27I don't want you to worry
00:41:28about me son
00:41:29I just want what's best
00:41:30for you
00:41:30and for the company
00:41:33I'm sure all of you are wondering
00:41:35what the big news is
00:41:36I've decided it's time
00:41:38to embark on a new chapter
00:41:40in this company
00:41:42I'm officially signing over
00:41:44Christopher Group
00:41:45to Steven
00:41:48any objections?
00:41:51a wise choice sir
00:41:52Steven has done nothing
00:41:54but proven his loyalty
00:41:55thank you father
00:41:56I know I have some
00:41:58big shoes to fill here
00:41:59but I promise
00:42:00that I will try my best
00:42:02to carry this family's legacy
00:42:07I object
00:42:13there's the accident
00:42:17there
00:42:21or should I say
00:42:22attempted murder
00:42:23this is impossible
00:42:25no no no
00:42:25the camera on that road
00:42:26was
00:42:27sabotaged?
00:42:28yeah
00:42:28I know
00:42:30but lucky for us
00:42:31Lawrence Corp
00:42:32is world class
00:42:34data recovery
00:42:36Steven
00:42:36tell me this isn't true
00:42:41I had nothing
00:42:43I had to crawl
00:42:44my way to the top
00:42:45while he was headed
00:42:46to everything
00:42:48I just wanted to be seen
00:42:49speaking of secrets
00:42:52here's another big one
00:42:54after the crash
00:42:55I pulled away
00:42:58I faked an injury
00:43:01I just wanted this
00:43:04snake
00:43:05to think that he'd won
00:43:09and in the meantime
00:43:10I also built
00:43:12Everest Capital
00:43:15Mysterious X
00:43:17it's me
00:43:20Aaron
00:43:20your patience and resilience
00:43:23you were always meant to lead
00:43:27but you
00:43:28you took the wrong path
00:43:30I've always been supportive of you
00:43:32but it's over
00:43:34you are no longer
00:43:35part of this family
00:43:37no no no
00:43:37you can't do this to me
00:43:39actions have consequences
00:43:41now get out
00:43:51you know what
00:43:52you're gonna regret this
00:44:03get your hands off me
00:44:06so I guess this means
00:44:07things didn't go as planned
00:44:09if you're here to rub it in
00:44:11just like the rest of them
00:44:12get in line
00:44:14you and me
00:44:16were cut from the same cloth
00:44:18you
00:44:18the bastard son
00:44:20and me
00:44:21the stepdaughter
00:44:22nobody wanted
00:44:24so why do we keep
00:44:25playing their game
00:44:28when we could just
00:44:29rewrite the rules
00:44:42Vivian
00:44:45let me explain
00:44:46what's there to explain
00:44:48how you lied to me
00:44:50how you made me look like
00:44:51a complete fool
00:44:53while I poured my heart out
00:44:54no
00:44:57my feelings for you
00:44:58were never
00:44:59a lie
00:45:00I just
00:45:01I had to make sure
00:45:02that my plan would work
00:45:03I couldn't risk
00:45:04and you didn't trust me
00:45:04to be part of it
00:45:10there's no coming back
00:45:11from this
00:45:14we're done Aaron
00:45:16I want a divorce
00:45:32damn Viv
00:45:33you moving in
00:45:34or launching
00:45:34an apartment store
00:45:35come on
00:45:37you can't spare
00:45:38one room
00:45:38for your bestie
00:45:39yeah
00:45:40well
00:45:40daddy put my black card
00:45:42in time out
00:45:42so
00:45:43technically I'm broke
00:45:44yeah
00:45:45but
00:45:46now that you're a CEO
00:45:47I guess you could be
00:45:48my sugar ma
00:45:49yeah
00:45:50fine
00:45:51at least make yourself
00:45:54useful and
00:45:54help me unpack
00:45:57okay
00:45:57yeah
00:45:58yeah
00:45:58thanks
00:46:03so
00:46:04you're really divorcing Aaron
00:46:07he lied to my face
00:46:08for months
00:46:08what am I supposed to do
00:46:10applaud his performance
00:46:11okay
00:46:12but he did kind of do it
00:46:13to take down Stephen
00:46:14Aaron Christopher
00:46:16has officially assumed
00:46:17leadership of Christopher Group
00:46:19securing his place
00:46:20as the new CEO
00:46:22damn
00:46:22your man is really
00:46:24the whole package
00:46:24hey
00:46:26if you're done with him
00:46:27I'm happy to
00:46:32fair enough
00:46:46Vivian
00:46:46it's 7am
00:46:47are you possessed
00:46:49nope
00:46:49just focusing on me
00:46:51and getting on with my life
00:46:53you sure you're not
00:46:54overdoing it
00:46:56especially with
00:46:57the baby
00:47:02still ghosting him
00:47:03that makes what
00:47:05300 texts
00:47:06damn the guy's not giving up
00:47:09I don't want to talk about him
00:47:11I have exactly
00:47:1229 minutes
00:47:13until I have to deal
00:47:14with corporate sharks
00:47:15at least have some breakfast
00:47:18god
00:47:25by now
00:47:26Aaron would have dropped off
00:47:27my favorite lunch
00:47:30no way
00:47:31could it be
00:47:36could it be
00:47:39hey boss
00:47:40the research team's ready for you
00:47:41but someone thought
00:47:43you might skip lunch
00:47:43and route you this
00:47:44let me guess
00:47:46Aaron
00:47:47you too slow at odds
00:47:49it's been days
00:47:50who wants to fight
00:47:51with a liar
00:47:53buddy is a good cook
00:47:59let's go
00:48:01this is our biggest
00:48:02tech breakthrough yet
00:48:03it relies on the same
00:48:05algorithm that was used
00:48:06to recover the
00:48:07Everest Capital
00:48:08car accident footage
00:48:09hang on
00:48:10who was your contact
00:48:11at Everest
00:48:12for that project
00:48:13their executive assistant
00:48:15William
00:48:16William
00:48:18Aaron's right hand man
00:48:21could Aaron be
00:48:22ex
00:48:27tell me the truth
00:48:29Aaron is ex
00:48:31isn't he
00:48:36yes it's true
00:48:43look
00:48:43he had to fake
00:48:44the injury
00:48:45you think Stephen
00:48:46would have stopped
00:48:46if he knew Aaron
00:48:47was fine
00:48:47and what about
00:48:48the lying
00:48:48is that a part
00:48:49of the grand
00:48:49strategy too
00:48:52you think he wasn't
00:48:53trying to protect
00:48:54you too
00:48:54that deal you made
00:48:55with Everest Capital
00:48:56he made sure
00:48:57it went through
00:48:57that's how you secured
00:48:58Lawrence Corp
00:48:59he risked everything
00:49:00to back you
00:49:02and that night
00:49:02with Ralph
00:49:03he didn't care
00:49:04about blowing his cover
00:49:05he just ran in
00:49:05to save you
00:49:11I have a charity
00:49:12gala tonight
00:49:13do you want
00:49:14to be my plus one
00:49:16after all
00:49:17we are still
00:49:18married
00:49:24ma'am
00:49:24your leadership
00:49:25skills are
00:49:26turning heads
00:49:27a toast
00:49:27to your
00:49:28continued success
00:49:29I appreciate
00:49:30the toast
00:49:30really
00:49:31but I'm a
00:49:31disaster
00:49:32with alcohol
00:49:32let's not ruin
00:49:34a perfectly
00:49:34good evening
00:49:35come on
00:49:36just one drink
00:49:37consider it
00:49:38an investment
00:49:39appreciate the gesture
00:49:40but my wife
00:49:41doesn't drink
00:49:41I'm sure you
00:49:42understand
00:49:45funny
00:49:45word is
00:49:46she won't be
00:49:47your wife
00:49:47much longer
00:49:48perhaps when
00:49:49she's single
00:49:49I'll have
00:49:50better luck
00:49:50nonsense
00:49:51I haven't
00:49:53signed a damn
00:49:53thing
00:49:54she's still
00:49:55mine
00:49:57all I can
00:49:57say is
00:49:58the rumors
00:49:58might be
00:49:59true
00:49:59and once
00:50:00it's official
00:50:00I'll be
00:50:01throwing a
00:50:01fabulous
00:50:02singles
00:50:02party
00:50:03you should
00:50:04come
00:50:09Aaron
00:50:10do you care
00:50:11to dance
00:50:11with us
00:50:14come on
00:50:15just win the
00:50:16song
00:50:17ladies
00:50:18if you'll
00:50:18excuse me
00:50:19I have
00:50:20to get
00:50:20some air
00:50:28look who
00:50:29finally
00:50:29escaped
00:50:29his
00:50:30fan club
00:50:33you know
00:50:33you shouldn't
00:50:34be drinking
00:50:36come on
00:50:37let's take you
00:50:37home
00:50:38relax
00:50:38it's just
00:50:39a ginger ale
00:50:45you are such
00:50:47an asshole
00:50:48oh yeah
00:50:50so what does
00:50:51that make you
00:50:52because this
00:50:53asshole
00:50:54is still so
00:50:55damn in love
00:50:55with you
00:51:09what the hell
00:51:10am I doing
00:51:15Vivian
00:51:16why are you
00:51:17sneaking in
00:51:17like a teenager
00:51:18past curfew
00:51:19because I'm
00:51:20a mess
00:51:22I was supposed
00:51:23to be done
00:51:23with Aaron
00:51:24and then
00:51:25ugh
00:51:27let me guess
00:51:28things got
00:51:30heated
00:51:32maybe I should
00:51:33see you shrink
00:51:33look
00:51:34I just think
00:51:36you should at least
00:51:36have a proper
00:51:37conversation with him
00:51:38you know
00:51:39maybe deep down
00:51:41you don't
00:51:42want to leave him
00:51:55Viv
00:51:56I was at the hospital
00:51:57I was at the hospital
00:51:57with my mom
00:51:58and you won't believe
00:51:58who I just saw
00:51:59who?
00:52:00William with Aaron
00:52:01heading into the ER
00:52:02what?
00:52:13Christopher?
00:52:14where is he?
00:52:17Mr. Christopher
00:52:17suffered a severe
00:52:18heart attack
00:52:19he's in emergency
00:52:20care now
00:52:21the doctors are doing
00:52:22everything they can
00:52:23heart attack?
00:52:32please
00:52:32please
00:52:33don't take him
00:52:35not like this
00:52:39I love him
00:52:40I still love him
00:52:42you need to tell him
00:52:44that
00:52:45just give me
00:52:46one more chance
00:53:03Aaron?
00:53:08how?
00:53:09weren't you just
00:53:15Vivian?
00:53:17Aaron?
00:53:18how?
00:53:19weren't you just
00:53:21it wasn't me in the ER
00:53:23it was my dad
00:53:24your dad?
00:53:25what happened?
00:53:27heart attack
00:53:28again
00:53:29Aaron I
00:53:32look
00:53:33Lawrence Corp
00:53:34as some of the best
00:53:35cardiologists
00:53:37if you need anything
00:53:39Vivian
00:53:42thank you
00:53:43please just
00:53:46promise me
00:53:46you'll take care of yourself
00:53:50you're
00:53:50holding something back
00:53:52what is it?
00:53:54I think we need to talk
00:53:57about the divorce
00:53:59really?
00:54:02you'll
00:54:02you'll
00:54:03reconsider?
00:54:07yeah
00:54:08okay
00:54:08um
00:54:09yeah
00:54:10here
00:54:11take my car
00:54:12and
00:54:14I'll meet you at home
00:54:15and we can talk there
00:54:16I just
00:54:17I gotta get back to my dad
00:54:18okay
00:54:19I'll
00:54:20um
00:54:20I'll see you there
00:54:23yeah
00:54:41Ashley
00:54:42Ashley?
00:54:43what?
00:54:45dad was in an accident?
00:54:47is he okay?
00:54:48where is he?
00:54:50I'll be right there
00:54:58dad?
00:55:01it's me
00:55:02I'm here
00:55:05hmm
00:55:06something doesn't feel right
00:55:09maybe they already
00:55:10transferred him to the hospital
00:55:18the procedure was very successful
00:55:20your father is stable
00:55:21but you'll need 48 hours of close monitoring
00:55:23thank you
00:55:25I'll come back to check on him later
00:55:26but
00:55:28I need to take care of something at home first
00:55:39Vivian?
00:55:44Viv?
00:55:49Viv?
00:55:50Jim come home
00:56:14Okay, Vivian.
00:56:16Stay calm.
00:56:19Ashley called.
00:56:21Dad was in danger.
00:56:23I rushed home.
00:56:25No one was there.
00:56:27Then blackout.
00:56:30It was a setup.
00:56:33Ashley!
00:56:34Come out!
00:56:35I know it was you.
00:56:39Wow.
00:56:40It took you long enough.
00:56:43You really should have been smart about this, sweetheart.
00:56:47You could have had everything.
00:56:49The money.
00:56:50The power.
00:56:52Me.
00:56:53But you just had to throw it all away for that pathetic liar.
00:56:57Go to hell.
00:57:01William, track Vivian's phone.
00:57:03I don't care what it takes.
00:57:05Just find her.
00:57:09I know you've always had a soft spot for daddy.
00:57:12Well, lucky for you, here he is.
00:57:25Boss, we found her.
00:57:27Send me the info.
00:57:29Meet me there and bring backup.
00:57:41You just have to sign it, sweetheart.
00:57:43Transfer all of your Lawrence Corp shares over to Ashley and I.
00:57:49You're my father.
00:57:51How could you do this to me?
00:58:01So you and Ashley were in on this together all along?
00:58:05Why?
00:58:06Why couldn't you just support me?
00:58:08Well, I spent years resenting your perfect mother.
00:58:11Nothing I ever did was good enough for her.
00:58:13And you?
00:58:15Well, let's be honest.
00:58:16You always chose her side.
00:58:19So just sign the damn papers and we can finally move on from all of this.
00:58:24It's the only way you'll walk out of here alive.
00:58:26Keep dreaming.
00:58:28Lawrence Corp is my mother's legacy.
00:58:30I'd rather let this place burn down than you parasites take it.
00:58:34Vivian, be reasonable.
00:58:36It's not like you have much of a choice.
00:58:38I knew you'd be stubborn.
00:58:40So here's a little incentive.
00:58:48My darling Vivian.
00:58:50Mom.
00:58:51I wanted to give you one final message.
00:58:53This was your mom's final gift to you before she died.
00:58:56She recorded a special message
00:58:58and asked me to pass it along to you when the time was right.
00:59:01So it's your choice.
00:59:03Do you care to know your mother's last dying words?
00:59:06Or do you want to say goodbye to her forever?
00:59:11Last chance.
00:59:13Sign the contract.
00:59:14Come on, sis.
00:59:16Don't be stupid.
00:59:24Come on, sis.
00:59:26Don't be stupid.
00:59:27Fine.
00:59:28I'll sign it.
00:59:40There.
00:59:41Now give me the drive.
00:59:44No!
00:59:46Look at you.
00:59:48Pathetic.
00:59:49All that crying over a worthless piece of plastic.
00:59:53Everything you had.
00:59:55Your company.
00:59:56Your life.
00:59:58It's mine now.
01:00:02Eric!
01:00:03Step away from my wife!
01:00:05Whoa, whoa.
01:00:06Just calm down now.
01:00:08Okay.
01:00:09Steven, what's he doing here?
01:00:11Do something.
01:00:12Gladly.
01:00:12Time to finish what we started.
01:00:20Steven, I told you.
01:00:21If you hurt Vivian, I'd fucking kill you.
01:00:25Ashley, Steven's hurt.
01:00:27Aren't you going to help your man?
01:00:32Ashley, Steven's hurt.
01:00:34Aren't you going to help your man?
01:00:39Hang on, babe.
01:00:40I'm coming.
01:00:41Aaron, watch out!
01:00:58Are you okay?
01:01:02Look out!
01:01:12Not so tough now, huh?
01:01:14It's it.
01:01:15It's over, Steven.
01:01:18You bitch!
01:01:19You will ruin everything!
01:01:21Say goodbye to your precious mommy!
01:01:24No!
01:01:25Say goodbye to your precious mommy!
01:01:28No!
01:01:30No!
01:01:31No!
01:01:37I got it.
01:01:40Steven!
01:01:40What are you waiting for?
01:01:42Put your hands in the air!
01:01:44You're under arrest for kidnapping!
01:01:46It's not my fault.
01:01:48They forced me.
01:01:49Officers!
01:01:51I think you should look into my mother's death.
01:01:55I don't think this is their first crime.
01:01:59Oh, God, we're finished.
01:02:06It's okay.
01:02:07It's over.
01:02:09It's over.
01:02:15Finally, you two.
01:02:17I'm glad I survived to see you again.
01:02:20But what's this nonsense I'm hearing about a divorce?
01:02:26Um, it's, uh, it's complicated.
01:02:29Complicated?
01:02:30Vivian, it's the best thing that's ever happened to you.
01:02:33You need to find a way to work it out.
01:02:37Vivian, if my son has done something stupid, you let me know.
01:02:41I will straighten him out myself.
01:02:43But please, reconsider this divorce.
01:02:48He did lie to me, Mr. Christopher.
01:02:53But unfortunately, I'm still hopelessly in love with him.
01:02:58Vivian.
01:02:58Just give me some time.
01:03:00I need to think through everything.
01:03:04I'll give you an answer by tomorrow.
01:03:20I'll give you an answer by tomorrow.
01:03:28Dad, there is one more thing.
01:03:32Stephen's going to prison.
01:03:35He kidnapped Vivian, and he conspired with Ashley to take over the company while you were sick.
01:03:39My God.
01:03:41After all these years, I felt guilty.
01:03:43Favored him.
01:03:45Protected him.
01:03:46And this is how he repays me?
01:03:48Hey, no, it's okay.
01:03:49It's done now.
01:03:50You just rest.
01:03:52I'll handle everything, okay?
01:03:56Got this, Dad.
01:04:08Aaron, you lied to me.
01:04:12Then you also came to help me and save my mom's memories.
01:04:18What am I supposed to do now?
01:04:27Vivian?
01:04:30Sweetheart, wherever life takes you, I just want you to be happy.
01:04:35And remember that true love is always worth fighting for.
01:04:43I wish you were here, Mom.
01:04:46I don't know what to do.
01:04:50I don't know what to do.
01:04:57Vivian.
01:04:58I miss you right here.
01:05:02I miss you.
01:05:05I miss you.
01:05:12Vivian collapsed.
01:05:13She's at the hospital now.
01:05:15They said something might be wrong with the baby.
01:05:17Hurry.
01:05:18What?
01:05:30Vivian.
01:05:32I screwed up.
01:05:34I know.
01:05:39But I, I can't lose you.
01:05:42Not again.
01:05:47Because, because I love you.
01:05:50Just give me one chance to start over.
01:05:56Erin?
01:05:58Erin?
01:05:59Erin?
01:05:59How long have you been here?
01:06:01I'm glad you're awake.
01:06:03Everything looks good.
01:06:05Your little one is quite the fighter.
01:06:08Definitely inherited dad's strength.
01:06:13Wait, how do you know who I was?
01:06:15Do you remember that night?
01:06:17For the blind date?
01:06:18You left a note complimenting my, um, exceptional performance.
01:06:24That was you?
01:06:27Vivian, this is our baby.
01:06:31Now we really can be together.
01:06:33I can't believe it.
01:06:35Our story started long before we even knew it.
01:06:43Vivian Lawrence, no matter what life throws at us, I promise I will always be by your side.
01:06:51I will love you and protect you and our baby.
01:06:56So, Vivian?
01:07:00Will you marry me?
01:07:02Again?
01:07:04Yes.
01:07:05Yes?
01:07:06Yes.
01:07:07Yes.
01:07:29Yes.
01:07:32Thanks.
01:07:32Thanks.
01:07:33Thanks.
01:07:34Thanks.
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