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00:05I'm sorry, sorry, yeah good morning sir my name is Emily Carter and I'm late from the shoot
00:17can you take off your clothes excuse me my job here is to give direction so I'm going to ask
00:27you again could you take off your clothes yeah I I'm not here to act so then what are you
00:33doing
00:33in my office I came for the assistant producer position my studio everyone here is exposed
00:41it doesn't matter if you're an actor actress or part of the crew everyone here is obedient everyone
00:47here is loyal they listen it's because I have full control now that's the reality Miss Carter
00:54if you don't like that there's the door
01:14hello Miss Carter I'm calling you to remind you about the 120,000 deposit for your father's surgery
01:20if it isn't paid by the end of the month our policy requires us to transfer it to a different
01:24clinic
01:25okay
01:27I'm on it
01:44prove to me why you deserve to work here
02:07Miss Carter if you took that literally then you're already missing the point
02:13you see in this business it's about how you react in the moment and how fast you're going to address
02:19from it
02:21uh we can never see the uh
02:23I don't want to do it
02:24no no no no we have to get this line and like maybe
02:29sorry but this line it doesn't make any sense okay so change it
02:32give someone to change it and make it better
02:34okay maybe maybe
02:36I can fix it
02:37you
02:44I can fix it
02:48yeah thanks um okay so what if she's not angry but she's scared of losing control
02:58so you could try it like um
03:07you think you hold all the power
03:12you don't even see me
03:16you just see things that
03:20you can control
03:28Sasha
03:29yeah
03:31let's go again
03:33but this time
03:35let's do it her way
03:37got it
03:38okay yeah we can definitely do it her way
03:40like whatever it says
03:41let's let's do it
03:42um everyone meet my new assistant producer
03:47Emily Carter
03:51you just put yourself a bigger problem
03:55now I have to trust you
03:57all right everyone let's go again
03:59you're fired
04:00damn it
04:08I don't think you could
04:10you managed to impress me
04:13here
04:13is the contract
04:15for your new job
04:18but before you sign this
04:21remember
04:21you're not just going to be my assistant
04:24but whatever
04:25I want you to be
04:33nothing good
04:35ever came from playing it safe
04:37remember that Miss Carter
05:01oh my god I'm so sorry
05:03it's fine
05:04it's fine
05:05oh no it's not
05:06you look terrible
05:07well I mean
05:08oh there's a toilet
05:09down the corridor
05:10let's go let's go
05:11wait I am so sorry
05:13I'm Chloe by the way
05:14I'm Emily
05:16and from tomorrow
05:18Julian's new assistant producer
05:21oh
05:22Julian Hartwell himself
05:25well it's nice to have a new face around here
05:28you know since Hartwell's Great Depression and all
05:32Hartwell's what?
05:34have you been under a rock?
05:37Julian Hartwell has been accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend
05:41and her old former lead actress Celeste Monroe
06:08Jesus Christ
06:10relax
06:11I'm your stepsister
06:13not your next scandal
06:15not your next scandal
06:15just brought your tux by
06:17so that you can charm our two biggest investors with your
06:21everything's fine speech
06:23never heard of knocking
06:24you think I'm going to waste my time knocking
06:26when Hartwell Pictures is bleeding out?
06:29not a chance
06:30Persephone Rising is the only film keeping our investors breathing
06:36yes
06:37yes
06:37I'm aware
06:38so maybe stop distracting yourself with your new little discovery
06:45she's efficient
06:46efficient doesn't save legacies
06:50and she does look a bit like Celeste
06:55the reason
06:56the studio almost died
06:59don't make the same mistake twice Julian
07:03we can't survive another ghost
07:11oh gosh
07:12well I guess this is our cute meet
07:20David Freeman
07:21Aurora Films
07:24we share one wall and a few stolen camera crews
07:26yeah wow
07:27you produced the film Apocalypse Later
07:30the one everyone said was impossible to finish
07:32the one that won four awards and ruined my sleep schedule
07:35well I'm thrilled that you know about us though
07:38um
07:39I am indeed more interested in
07:42you
07:43me?
07:44you tell me
07:45a random girl walks into a live set
07:47calms a meltdown
07:48saves the day
07:49and becomes the studio head's assistant on the spot
07:52yeah I wouldn't say that was saving the day
07:55I just fixed a line
07:56well I definitely need more line fixers like you
08:01come work for us
08:03Emily
08:04Mr. Hartwell needs you in his office
08:11Emily
08:12I don't think you've properly met
08:13this is Veronica Hartwell
08:15vice president of production
08:17and my sister
08:19we've had information leaked outside this building
08:22and you've been seen
08:24talking with David Freeman
08:25uh
08:26he was just talking to me outside
08:28but I wasn't uh
08:30wasn't what?
08:31exchanging trade secrets?
08:33let's not pretend
08:34you don't know just what you're doing
08:36okay
08:36okay thank you
08:37um
08:38I'd like to speak with Emily
08:40privately
08:40thank you
08:43careful Emily
08:44you're beginning to sound like Celeste
08:48before everything fell apart
08:55Emily
08:56Emily
08:57tonight
08:58I have a meeting with some investors
09:00who believe that I'm still
09:02haunted by my past
09:04and I need them to see
09:06that I've moved on
09:07so I'm gonna cut to the chase
09:11tonight
09:13I need you
09:14to be my girlfriend
09:19you
09:20are about to get
09:21the full
09:22Chloe
09:23glow
09:26makeover
09:26you ready?
09:29so um
09:31is this like
09:32a date
09:33you're going on tonight
09:34um
09:34no no no no
09:35um
09:36we are just meeting some investors
09:37okay
09:38hmm
09:39and now
09:41try this on
09:42uh
09:43try it on
09:43and
09:44I know you want it
09:52don't we have somewhere to be
09:55sir?
09:56come on
10:06have you already thought
10:08have you already thought
10:10have you already thought
10:10have you already thought
10:10with me in this country?
10:16i remember hearing about that
10:17ah hard one
10:18we're beginning to think you've forgotten us dear boy
10:21of course now gentlemen
10:22a dear like this one is worth remembering
10:24and who is this studying young lady?
10:27let's just say she's here
10:29because i want her to be here
10:30hmm
10:31well i must say hard one
10:33you do have a
10:34good eye for talent
10:35in more ways than one i'm sure hey?
10:42i have to take this
10:44excuse me
10:48well darling
10:50no need to act shy
10:52i'm
10:52i am glad julian
10:54uh
10:55found a new and
10:56well i must say
10:57perfect fit for the part
11:01i'd be more than happy to
11:02measure you right up
11:06i'd be more than happy to
11:09i'd be more than happy to
11:11i'd be more than happy to
11:11i'd be more than happy to
11:12measure you right up
11:12excuse me?
11:15don't you ever
11:16touch me again
11:21what's going on?
11:24your bitch just cost you a five million dollar deal
11:30what did you just say?
11:33your bitch
11:39if you can't respect a woman
11:42you won't be doing business with me
11:45you just lost the best deal of your life hardwell
11:48all because of some random woman
11:51let's see if your studio survives this
11:59i'm sorry
12:01i feel like you lost a deal because of me
12:05you really think that deal was going to close?
12:09no they were looking for a way out
12:12men
12:12like them
12:14they don't come to negotiate
12:15they
12:16come to test you
12:17and i don't fall for bullshit
12:22thank you
12:24for
12:25standing up for me
12:35well i
12:37guess that's my cue to go home
12:39it's getting late
12:41i said
12:43that you were gonna be
12:44my girlfriend for the night
12:46the night
12:48isn't over yet
12:55you really didn't have to punch him
12:58no i did
13:05being your date for the night turned out a lot wilder than i imagined
13:10well thank you for stopping me making friends with the wrong people
13:18maybe
13:23i should thank you properly
13:30oh my god oh my god okay i i'm i'm so sorry i just i i didn't mean to i
13:34just uh
13:35relax miss carter in on my time stay put i'll go change
13:43close to that
13:45well i did this one
13:45no i think i i'm going to die
13:50anymore
13:56i don't do it
14:01i think i did what i did
14:10yes i did
14:10it's getting to know
14:24Oh, fuck.
14:45Miss Carter, your father's condition is deteriorating worse than we thought it was going to.
14:51If we don't operate within 72 hours, he's not going to make it.
14:55We need the deposit, and all of it, in full before we can proceed.
15:04I'm sorry. We've done everything we can without it.
15:23I need you in the studio now.
15:26Sir, I, um...
15:27Don't explain. Just get here, and, Emily, make sure you look like you belong in my office.
15:39You're late.
15:40I spoke with Julian. He called me, and...
15:43Yeah, I know what he said.
15:45I also know the rumor mill's been having a field day with the two of you.
15:56Look, whatever you think is happening, it's not...
15:59I don't care who he sleeps with.
16:03But let me make one thing clear.
16:06If you do anything to jeopardize the studio or my stepbrother, I will end you faster than a bad opening
16:16weekend.
16:16You got it?
16:19Don't mind my sister, Miss Carter.
16:21She's allergic to subtlety, and boundaries, and to you, apparently.
16:26And, apparently, you're allergic to privacy.
16:33Chloe told me that you were at the hospital.
16:37Your father.
16:39Because you're not well.
16:42Take this.
16:43This is three months' salary.
16:45Pay for whatever your father needs.
16:54Oh, I...
16:57Oh, my God.
16:58Thank you so much.
16:59Oh, okay.
17:00That's...
17:00That's enough for you.
17:01Sorry.
17:02Um, yeah.
17:02I just...
17:03It's fine.
17:04Good.
17:04Now that we're friends again, we've got work to do.
17:07Uh, don't forget.
17:08Go to the costume room.
17:10There's a dress for you for tonight for the Silver Frame Gala.
17:14You still want me to come with all the rumors flying down here?
17:18Especially because of the rumors.
17:20So you want me to act as your girlfriend?
17:25It's time to prepare for the performance of your life.
17:49Oh, hi.
17:50Hi, excuse me.
17:50Sorry.
17:50Oh, hi.
17:51Hi.
17:51I love your work so much.
17:52It's a huge...
17:53So the rumors are true.
17:56Hardwolf's golden boy has found himself new.
17:59Muse.
18:01If you're talking about Julian, it's just gossip.
18:06You know, Julian Hardwell's made a career out of convincing people to do things they swore they wouldn't.
18:14I thought he might convince you, too.
18:19I wouldn't believe everything you hear.
18:22Then prove it.
18:24Dance with me.
18:32It surely has a partner, David.
18:35Emily?
18:38I should probably dance with our guest.
18:43Oh.
18:46Of course.
19:04You look like a man who needs saving.
19:07From a bad PR stunt, but mostly himself.
19:11Well, that depends what you're volunteering for, Miss Garrett.
19:15Both, as always.
19:21Would you care to dance, Miss Garrett?
19:22Yeah.
19:38I mean, I know you're using me as a distraction, but you could at least pretend you're enjoying yourself.
19:56Guess we had our first dance in
19:58I'm sorry
19:58I'm sorry to interrupt
20:01Rumor has it I should be the one on your arm tonight
20:04You know, wouldn't want to disappoint Mr. Cole
20:08Sure, yeah, PR commitments
20:10Of course, yeah
20:11It's fine
20:12Yeah
20:14Well, that was reckless
20:16Yeah, well, so is pretending
20:19We're just giving them what they want
20:24Mr. Freeman, I have some news that might be of interest to you
20:31Let's just say you're not the only one who wants to see Hartwell fall
20:42Julian's lost his focus
20:45That new girl, Emily Carter, she's his soft spot now
20:51Well, that didn't take long
20:53She gets under his skin and he doesn't even see it
20:56It's the perfect weakness
20:59If you know how to use her
21:01And I'm guessing you do
21:03Persephone rising is still shooting
21:07The pressure is killing him
21:10Things haven't gone this well in years
21:12If it succeeds, Hartwell's back
21:15Well, make sure it doesn't
21:18If he wins
21:19I lose
21:21And I always win
21:23Well, maybe it's time to bring Celeste back
21:29Julian
21:32We need to talk
21:42Well, you really do know how to put on a show
21:44Don't you?
21:46Adrian Cole hasn't stopped smiling
21:48Since the two of you started dancing
21:49What do you want, Veronica?
21:51A favor
21:53For the studio
21:56Use her
21:58She's just the type of fresh face that our investors drool over
22:01Cast her as Persephone
22:04It'll keep Cole close
22:05And secure funding for the next quarter
22:08We don't use people, Veronica
22:11We build empires, Julian
22:12That's never been clean work
22:14The cast stays the same
22:16Emily is not for sale
22:18Fine
22:20You keep your little muse for now
22:22But when she starts costing you
22:24She's mine to fix
22:36I've got to go
22:55You got the same message?
22:58Yeah, help
22:59I'm stuck
22:59I thought it was from you
23:00It wasn't
23:08It's locked
23:14Oh, Veronica
23:21Your call has been forwarded to an automatic voice message system
23:28Well, at least our plan worked
23:32Mr. Cole couldn't stop staring at us
23:36He's practically ours
23:39Guess the rumor
23:40Finally paid off
23:44You do make one hell of a distraction
23:49And you
23:50Make one hell of a liar
24:05You do realize this is how all bad decisions start, right?
24:13Too late
24:28Someone really ought to fix that lock
24:31We didn't lock it
24:32Someone trapped us in
24:34Of course they did
24:36Miss Garrett
24:37Please escort Miss Carter out
24:39Yep
24:49You keep making the same mistakes twice
24:53You really can't go a day without dragging her into it, can you?
24:57I have no idea what you mean
24:59You throw Emily into Celeste's role
25:03You think she's bait
25:04Jesus, Veronica
25:05I don't think she's bait, Jules
25:08I know she is
25:10Cole's money is going to keep us alive for the next quarter
25:14Maybe even two
25:15And if it kills her?
25:18Then at least the studio died making something worth watching
25:22So
25:23You would rather gamble her life
25:26For a film
25:27I'd gamble anything
25:28To keep the studio alive
25:31Even
25:31Your conscience
25:33You're not keeping anything alive, Veronica
25:36You're watching it die
25:37Slower
25:38Whatever you want to call it
25:40Tomorrow
25:42When the investors call
25:43Either
25:44You announce Emily as Persephone
25:46Or
25:47You watch this whole place collapse
25:50Around you
25:57Oh my god
25:58Something happened, didn't it?
26:00No, no
26:01Nothing happened
26:02Well
26:02Look, Chloe
26:04I'm really sorry about the gala
26:06Okay
26:08I don't know what came over me
26:09Relax
26:10It's fine
26:11I
26:12I'm just happy for you, okay?
26:15Just
26:16Be careful
26:19What do you mean?
26:21Julian has this way of making you feel C
26:24Like you're part of this grand secret
26:29That's the thing with secrets, Emily
26:31They always end the same
26:34Celeste didn't just die
26:36In the studio
26:38It wasn't just an accident
26:41Everyone knows who was calling the shots that day
26:44And then when it didn't work out
26:47He didn't let anyone talk about it
26:50Miss Carter
26:52Follow me
27:01Come on
27:02I'll take you home
27:03No, it's fine
27:04I'll get a cab
27:05Emily
27:05I just need some space
27:07Space from what?
27:09From
27:10You
27:12Emily
27:13Emily
27:13Just get in the car
27:13I
27:14I
27:14I
27:14Don't feel safe with you right now
27:16You don't feel safe
27:18I saved your father's life
27:19I gave you this job
27:20Everything I do is for you
27:23That doesn't mean that you own me
27:25You signed that contract
27:27What do you think that means?
27:28You're mine
27:39I don't mean that
27:43You think I'll actually hurt you?
27:48I've already lived through that
27:51Then just tell me the truth
28:01Okay, okay
28:03I promise
28:11If you get in this car
28:13I'll tell you everything about Celeste
28:15I
28:26So, how's my Persephone tonight?
28:29It's strange
28:30The closer we get
28:31The more real she feels
28:32Look, I don't want you to do your own stunts
28:35Oh, it's just a prop
28:36It's not just a prop
28:38Celeste
28:39I've seen how these prop guns work
28:42Quite often they don't work
28:44Julian, you're scaring me
28:46Good
28:48Good
28:50At least then
28:52You can take these things seriously
28:54Celeste
28:56Please take this seriously
28:58Celeste
28:59That was the last thing
29:01I ever said to her
29:02Alright everyone
29:03This is the final take
29:04Let's make it count
29:05And action
29:06I can't believe I let her do it
29:10Go ahead
29:10Pull the trigger
29:12Let's see if gods bleed
29:39I guess you didn't get to say cut this time
29:42The studio claimed that it was an accident
29:45But I'm still the one that approved it
29:52I can't imagine
29:54How that must have been for you
29:56You know, I
29:57Should have believed you sooner
29:59But
30:01You make it so difficult
30:07Veronica
30:09Wants you to play Persephone
30:10Wait, what?
30:12Seriously?
30:13I've said no
30:14I'm not going through that again
30:16Not with you
30:18Well
30:19I've always wanted to act
30:22And I think this time
30:26Will be different
30:34We'll have to bring you back
30:36We'll be right back
30:37We'll be right back
30:38Then we'll be right back
30:40And we'll be right back
30:41ΠΏΡΠΎΠΈΠ· Chuck
30:42As we Can't
30:55We'll be right back
31:09they're getting too close this is inconceivable it's unprofessional it's human don't don't worry
31:17it won't last this time is different have you even seen them together relax emily is going to play
31:26persephone yeah as if julian's gonna allow that he will he's too protective too emotional
31:36that's exactly what we need when the pressure hits and it will hit one of them will break
31:46okay even if that does work then what then we leak it
31:54and let the press feed just in time for the 20th anniversary gala
32:03you
32:30what is it
32:31a video of us kissing last night
32:36it's everywhere
32:38right you go freshen up we've got work to do
32:51oh my god
32:57oh my god
32:58Shit!
33:01Oh my god!
33:03Oh my god!
33:04Oh my god!
33:05Oh my god! Oh my god! Please! Someone open the door!
33:09Fuck me! Someone open the door!
33:12Look!
33:13Oh my god! Oh my god! Please!
33:19Oh my god! Oh my god! Please!
33:22Oh!
33:25Hey! Hey! Hey! It's alright!
33:27It's alright! It's alright!
33:28You're safe!
33:29Okay? Breathe.
33:32Slowly.
33:34Now.
33:36Breathe.
33:37Breathe.
33:44I can't believe that just happened.
33:47Yeah, well, welcome to showbuses.
33:49Come on.
33:54Oh.
34:03Don't overthink it.
34:06We're not...
34:07bad alike.
34:10It's just a little deja vu.
34:12That's all.
34:20Do you think it's worth the risk?
34:22Hmm.
34:23Someone...
34:24Someone once told me that...
34:27Nothing good ever came from playing it safe.
34:30Who was this person?
34:31He sounds handsome.
34:33Okay, good luck everybody!
34:35Three, two, one...
34:36Action!
34:38Well, go on then!
34:40Pull the trigger!
34:42Ha ha ha ha ha!
34:43Let's see if gods bleed!
34:54Let's see if gods bleed!
35:00Get down!
35:02Emily!
35:13Oh my gosh, Emily!
35:16Are you okay?
35:18I'm fine.
35:20It was so loud.
35:22We are shutting this place down until we find out who did this.
35:26We can't shut it down.
35:27Not now.
35:29Canceling the 20th anniversary screams weakness.
35:33Weakness?
35:34Someone compromised my set twice.
35:37Emily could have died.
35:38And if we crumble publicly, whoever did this...
35:42wins.
35:43We stay standing.
35:46We show control.
35:48But what do I even tell people about the gala?
35:51We're not cancelling a thing.
35:54She has plenty of time to recover.
35:57You are unbelievable.
35:59Come on.
36:02There we go.
36:09That's really appreciated.
36:22You should have rested.
36:25Well, I wasn't going to miss this.
36:27You look incredible.
36:33So you must be the famous Emily my son keeps talking about.
36:37Oh gosh, only good things, I hope.
36:40I assure you, only good things.
36:42I'm glad you found someone that brings colour back to the place, Julian.
37:01The investigation's ongoing.
37:03And Hartwell Pictures...
37:04Has been infiltrated.
37:07Veronica, not now.
37:09Now is exactly the time, Father.
37:12We've had leaks, we've had fires, sabotage, and now another explosion.
37:20You all want answers?
37:22Well, so do I.
37:24The one question no one's been asking is,
37:27how Emily Carter knew to jump before the blast
37:35if someone inside Hartwell Pictures is feeding information to our competitors,
37:40I think we've found our link.
37:42That's enough, Veronica.
37:43Wake up, Julian.
37:46You used to have instinct, and now you just have a blind spot.
37:57Julian, you're not going to believe what she's saying, right?
38:02I didn't know, okay?
38:04I swear.
38:04I mean, why would I risk my own life?
38:07Because you had nothing left to lose.
38:13I gave you everything.
38:18And you still wanted to destroy me.
38:22Please, Miss Carter, leave.
38:24I didn't do anything.
38:26This is ridiculous.
38:26Julian, I didn't betray you.
38:29Get off.
38:30I know who the real mole is.
38:38You wanted proof?
38:46If Cole's money keeps us alive, he can have what he wants.
38:50Information, footage, whatever, keeps the studio afloat.
38:53Just make sure Julian never finds out.
38:58That was taken out of context.
39:01Context?
39:02I gave you everything, Veronica.
39:05Everything.
39:06Except the title.
39:08If I was running the studio,
39:10we wouldn't be in this financial mess.
39:12But no, you had to give it to the hopeless romantic
39:15who still thinks loyalty is a business plan.
39:19A good producer does whatever it takes to get the film done.
39:23And you chose to ruin your own brother.
39:26Step, brother.
39:28If you didn't plant the bombs, then who did?
39:31Who told Celeste?
39:34Julian, step back!
39:45What did you all expect
39:47when you put the most broken girl in the room
39:50next to the most dangerous man in the industry?
39:55Jaws?
39:56You have a type, don't you?
40:00First, the thrill-seeking superstar.
40:06And now,
40:08the pretty little ingenue.
40:12Finally, the supporting actress
40:14gets to steal the spotlight.
40:17Okay, please, okay?
40:18You don't want to do this.
40:19Why don't I?
40:23When do I get my happy ending?
40:26Chloe,
40:27put the gun down.
40:32If you have taught me anything
40:34about love, Julian,
40:38it's if you love someone,
40:40you have to be prepared
40:41to lose them.
40:43No!
40:44Julian!
40:45No!
40:46No!
40:47No!
40:47No!
40:48No!
40:48No!
40:49No!
40:50Julian, please!
40:52No!
40:53No, Julian!
40:54No!
40:56No!
40:59No!
41:01No!
41:06Oh, but the story was just getting good.
41:19No!
41:19Oh, but the story was just getting good.
41:25No!
41:25No!
41:25No!
41:33You