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Signed, Sealed, Deceived By My Billionaire Mailboy - 2026 ✅
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00:00:06I'm excited to put my marketing skills to good use and to grow with the company.
00:00:10Really, it is an honor to be here.
00:00:12You will not be sorry you hired me.
00:00:15I'm counting on that.
00:00:18Is he hitting on me?
00:00:20The marketing assistant, Claire, will get you acclimated.
00:00:25Okay.
00:00:45Hey, I'm Clara.
00:00:46I'll help you get set up.
00:00:47Hey, thanks.
00:00:48I'm Ellie.
00:00:50Sorry, those girls back there, were they?
00:00:53Oh, do not worry about them.
00:00:54They're just trying to figure out who you slept with to land the job.
00:00:57I am highly qualified.
00:00:59Relax.
00:01:00It can be our little dirty secret.
00:01:16He's hot, but he's a broke clerk.
00:01:17Don't waste your time.
00:01:20I mean, it looks like you're all set up, actually.
00:01:24I'll see you.
00:01:25I'll see you.
00:01:27I'll see you.
00:01:31When are you going to quit that menial job?
00:01:34It's embarrassing, son.
00:01:36You're worth millions.
00:01:40Act like it.
00:01:52Thank you, Mr. Preston.
00:01:54Oh, Commonwealth.
00:01:55When no one else is around.
00:01:59You know something?
00:01:59That dress fits you in all the right places.
00:02:05It just needs one little adjustment.
00:02:10There we go.
00:02:12Perfect.
00:02:13Oh, my God.
00:02:13What do I do?
00:02:14Now, you are familiar with our tracking system, right?
00:02:18You've used a CRM before?
00:02:19Yes.
00:02:20Good.
00:02:21But you do understand what your position is here, right?
00:02:28Um, I'm sorry.
00:02:30I'm not feeling well.
00:02:32If you'll excuse me.
00:02:35Eh, she'll come around.
00:02:36Come on.
00:02:39Oh, my God.
00:02:44Oh, my God.
00:03:07I'd ask you how your day went.
00:03:09What?
00:03:09Did you take my bets?
00:03:11Yeah, yeah.
00:03:11Your worse than mom was.
00:03:16Well, what's wrong?
00:03:17I think the only reason why my boss hired me is because maybe you want something else
00:03:22from me.
00:03:22Seriously?
00:03:24Already?
00:03:24Yeah.
00:03:25Yeah, and I can't afford to lose this job.
00:03:27We need it.
00:03:27Oh, you really didn't waste any time.
00:03:29Did you at least get some free terrible office coffee?
00:03:33I, I've got something to, uh, cheer you up.
00:03:40Cheer me up.
00:03:41Is this an eviction notice?
00:03:44Are you kidding?
00:03:47Surprise.
00:03:48You are horrible at cheering people up, Max.
00:03:51I'll get a job.
00:03:55No.
00:03:56You're not going to get a job because what I need you to do is focus.
00:04:01Stay in school.
00:04:02I promised mom that I would take care of you.
00:04:04So I'm going to take care of you, okay?
00:04:09No.
00:04:10Mom, take a hug.
00:04:19Yeah, well, you know, she's got big plans.
00:04:22And, wearing that see-through shirt, like, come on.
00:04:26Be for real.
00:04:27Like, that's supposed to get his attention.
00:04:32Kelly, come see me.
00:04:34Yes.
00:04:38You want her to see me?
00:04:40Come in.
00:04:41Yeah.
00:04:41Take a seat.
00:04:41No, no, no, no, no.
00:04:43This side.
00:04:44Why don't you check it out?
00:04:47See how it feels.
00:04:49Okay.
00:04:51Okay.
00:04:54You're...
00:04:55Impressive, Ellie.
00:04:57Really...
00:04:58Really impressive.
00:05:01Most people in your position would...
00:05:03Play it safe.
00:05:04But you've got instincts.
00:05:06I'm just doing my job.
00:05:08And doing it...
00:05:10Beautifully, I might add.
00:05:12I should probably, um, get back.
00:05:14Mm-hmm.
00:05:16Oh, Chris, I can't.
00:05:17I'm sorry.
00:05:18Well, someone just made the biggest mistake of their lives.
00:05:27Oh, my God.
00:05:29It's gonna be okay.
00:05:30I'm gonna get another job.
00:05:31And it's gonna be fine.
00:05:34It's not gonna be fast enough, though.
00:05:35I should have just let him.
00:05:38That's a weird pep talk.
00:05:39Are you okay?
00:05:41Yeah, I think I just got fired.
00:05:44Did I get fired?
00:05:44Sweetie.
00:05:45Did I get fired?
00:05:47You've been reassigned.
00:05:54The mailroom?
00:05:56Welcome to the heart of the company.
00:05:59Well, I didn't do anything wrong.
00:06:01I didn't say you did.
00:06:03Well, then why am I being punished?
00:06:04Just because I didn't let him kiss me?
00:06:06This happens all the time.
00:06:07Mr. Preston is a very powerful CEO, but he's forgiving.
00:06:10I'm sure you'll fight your way back up.
00:06:12Not to the people who say no.
00:06:14Look, you can either cry about it or prove that you're better than a corner desk.
00:06:20It's up to you.
00:06:21Oh, right.
00:06:23Ask for, um, Colton.
00:06:25Oh, look.
00:06:36Oh, well, yeah, yeah.
00:06:51So, okay.
00:06:53Oh, well, yeah, yeah.
00:07:01I'm Colton. You must be my new employee. I'm your supervisor.
00:07:07You are my supervisor?
00:07:10Yes.
00:07:15Come on, I'll show you the kingdom.
00:07:17Thanks, Mr. Carter.
00:07:19No, just call me Colton, or else it makes it seem like I'm going to do your parents' taxes or
00:07:23something.
00:07:30Look, I know that it's not very glamorous down here.
00:07:33And let me guess, you just cried in the bathroom for 30 minutes and are now silently panicking yourself.
00:07:40But I can promise you things are going to be okay.
00:07:44You seem like you're an expert of crying in bathrooms.
00:07:47Only on Mondays.
00:07:48Oh.
00:07:50Okay.
00:07:51Come on.
00:07:52Okay.
00:07:55Well, this is your desk.
00:07:58I promise you it won't bite, usually.
00:08:03Want some water?
00:08:05I'll be able to get you some water.
00:08:06Okay.
00:08:16All right, we're going to have to calm down.
00:08:19Just breathe.
00:08:20He's just a man with arms and a jawline.
00:08:26The world's most underrated crisis management tool.
00:08:30Hydration.
00:08:31And a paper cup and everything.
00:08:34Yeah, well, I guess that just goes to show how good of a boss I am and how good of
00:08:37a subordinate you are.
00:08:41I'm sorry.
00:08:42That was totally inappropriate.
00:08:43I was kidding.
00:08:44Okay.
00:08:46Oh.
00:08:51Ellie, look.
00:08:55I know that it's not anyone's dream to be in the mailroom, but I can tell that you have something
00:09:02special.
00:09:03Everything's going to be okay.
00:09:06Thanks.
00:09:10Of course.
00:09:22So, what were you doing upstairs?
00:09:24I'm a marketing strategist, or I was.
00:09:28Strategist in the mailroom.
00:09:29Preston must be running this place blind.
00:09:32If he had half a brain, he would use social media to increase our stock.
00:09:36That's what I would do, at least.
00:09:38Oh, it sounds like you've actually thought about this.
00:09:41Maybe a little bit.
00:09:43I mean, after all, we're not just a couple of pretty faces.
00:09:47Are we?
00:09:55Another tough one?
00:09:57I got devoted to the mailroom.
00:10:01Did you do your homework?
00:10:02Yeah, yeah.
00:10:03Whatever.
00:10:04Okay.
00:10:05Oh, you also have a doctor's appointment.
00:10:07Beck and Levor Carla to take you.
00:10:09What's the point?
00:10:11We can't even afford doctors.
00:10:13I'm going to get us through this.
00:10:14Okay.
00:10:15I'm going to take care of everything.
00:10:16Hey.
00:10:17You trust me, right?
00:10:18Yeah.
00:10:19Promise?
00:10:20Yeah.
00:10:22I trust you.
00:10:23Okay.
00:10:25I've got it.
00:10:30I'm going to get hurt now.
00:10:58Oh my god, I'm in so much trouble.
00:11:08I guess, blueberry, if you don't like it, just lie to me.
00:11:13You bought me breakfast?
00:11:15Well, don't get used to it.
00:11:16I bribe new employees to like me.
00:11:19That's all.
00:11:41Oh, not bad, huh?
00:11:43No, no, it's perfect.
00:11:46Just like you.
00:11:49What was that?
00:11:51I don't know, it's anything.
00:11:52I thought you said something.
00:11:55Well, don't worry about this, I'll just buy you a new one.
00:11:59Let's go do some deliveries.
00:12:00It's the best part of the job.
00:12:03Get to go inside, get some fresh air,
00:12:06and enjoy some awkward elevator rides.
00:12:11Okay.
00:12:22Quicker than me.
00:12:23I'm trying.
00:12:24Oh, this is where I used to work.
00:12:26Right there.
00:12:29I bet that chair looked a whole lot better with you in it.
00:12:32They made a big mistake.
00:12:36You want to make it a little bit more interesting?
00:12:39How so?
00:12:47That's not a good one.
00:12:49I think.
00:12:50You'll find out.
00:12:51Cheers.
00:12:59What's that say?
00:13:00Um, it says baby goat loose on the third floor.
00:13:03Handle immediately.
00:13:05You're crazy.
00:13:06You are dangerous, isn't you?
00:13:09Don't you think that that's a little risky, isn't it?
00:13:16Oh my god, someone's coming.
00:13:17We have to go.
00:13:22Jesus, you guys need my stars.
00:13:24Oh, I think we're good.
00:13:25Oh, my God.
00:13:26Oh, my God.
00:13:27Oh, my God.
00:13:28Oh, my God.
00:13:29Oh, my God.
00:13:32Oh, my God.
00:13:32Oh, my God.
00:13:32Oh, my God.
00:13:34Oh, my God.
00:13:35Oh, my God.
00:13:35Oh, my God.
00:13:36Oh, my God.
00:13:36Oh, my God.
00:13:36Oh, my God.
00:13:37Oh, my God.
00:13:38Oh, my God.
00:13:40Oh, my God.
00:13:42Oh, my God.
00:13:43Oh, my God.
00:13:44Oh, my God.
00:13:48Oh, my God.
00:13:53Oh, my God.
00:15:10Oh, just my luck.
00:15:12He's avoiding me, isn't he?
00:15:20I'm being paranoid.
00:15:22That's all that is.
00:15:23I'm just being paranoid.
00:15:36You think this is about love?
00:15:41Oh, this is about legacy.
00:15:45If you want access to the trust, you will marry into the right family.
00:15:49End of discussion.
00:15:50It's an arranged marriage, Dad.
00:15:52It's outdated.
00:15:54Okay?
00:15:55Our family traditions built empires.
00:15:59And you want to throw that away for what?
00:16:03Delivering mail?
00:16:12Well, well, if it isn't, this is Carter.
00:16:16What are you talking about?
00:16:17Don't play coy.
00:16:18Everyone saw you two yesterday.
00:16:21Just be careful.
00:16:22You don't know him.
00:16:23I know his type.
00:16:26Charming.
00:16:27Broke.
00:16:28Good with the eyes.
00:16:30Dangerous with the lips.
00:16:33Just, uh, don't confuse us with love.
00:16:44Hey.
00:16:46You okay?
00:16:47Stuff with my dad.
00:16:50Complicated family stuff.
00:16:51Yeah.
00:16:52Um, yeah.
00:16:52Well, mine are gone, so I get complicated.
00:16:55Sorry.
00:16:59What's going on?
00:17:02I just found out that I'm getting evicted.
00:17:04Me and my brother.
00:17:05Uh, in three days.
00:17:07Jesus, I'm sorry.
00:17:08No, it's fine.
00:17:09I've dealt with worse.
00:17:10And I've got it handled.
00:17:13Well, you shouldn't have to handle everything yourself.
00:17:17You know.
00:17:26What else is going on?
00:17:28Clara said something.
00:17:30Let me guess.
00:17:32She said that I flirt with everybody in the office.
00:17:36Yeah.
00:17:36Okay.
00:17:38Well, I can assure you that I do not flirt with everybody in the office.
00:17:41And it's never been the case where I'm actually in love with somebody in the office.
00:17:48And...
00:17:48Sorry, you love me?
00:17:52You love me.
00:17:55I know that it's fast.
00:17:58And sudden.
00:18:03But yes.
00:18:04I love you.
00:18:07And you don't have to say anything.
00:18:10Because I know it's fast.
00:18:11No, no, it's not...
00:18:13It's not fast.
00:18:14I...
00:18:15I feel the same way.
00:18:22You do?
00:18:24Yeah.
00:18:38I need it.
00:18:38I needed this.
00:18:42I needed you.
00:18:47I need it.
00:19:05she's beneath you this family's legacy was built on discipline and alliances
00:19:13not feelings well maybe it's time the legacy change huh
00:19:20you walk away from the legacy you walk away from everything i'm not walking away
00:19:25from everything just the part that's trying to own you're making a mistake
00:19:30i'm not doing this okay
00:19:35and i'm making a choice dad and for the first time it's my own
00:19:49came with some sugar the sweet dessert for a sweet lady
00:19:54hey
00:20:07did you just i can't let it go to waste right good idea
00:20:16what is it max had another attack and the nurse said it was worse than the last time
00:20:20is he okay
00:20:22yeah he's good some days i think i'm failing him you know i promised my mom that i would
00:20:28take care of him but it's just me guys don't really want that extra baggage
00:20:33you screw those guys they're not worth your time
00:20:39let me help you out how did i get this lucky
00:20:50oh my god my rent just got paid she doesn't know that i'm the one paying for all this
00:20:55that's a good thing right yeah but i don't even know how that happened
00:21:00oh my god now we have some time um you know i'm gonna call my brother and tell him okay
00:21:06okay
00:21:06hold on
00:21:08let me go
00:21:10oh me
00:21:20oh me
00:21:22oh me
00:21:24oh me
00:21:26I don't know.
00:21:59Coffee break.
00:22:00I should be the one making you coffee.
00:22:04No, I don't believe in those barbaric office customs.
00:22:09Getting a lot of work done over here, are we?
00:22:11Can I help you?
00:22:12I'm here to speak with Ellie, not you.
00:22:15Well, with all due respect, she works under me, so.
00:22:22What do you need?
00:22:23Ah, well then, mail boy, deliver my message.
00:22:28Ellie's expected at a mandatory meeting.
00:22:30Uh, just me, not Mr. Carter?
00:22:32Just the marketing team.
00:22:33I'm not on the marketing team anymore.
00:22:36Well, if you want to be someday, then be there.
00:22:39One hour.
00:22:47I thought this was a group meeting.
00:22:50We're a team, aren't we?
00:22:55I don't feel it.
00:23:00Let's talk about the mail.
00:23:03Inner office romances are frowned upon at Preston.
00:23:07Don't think we should be talking about this right now.
00:23:09I don't think you understand.
00:23:12I own you.
00:23:15I paid your rent, didn't I?
00:23:18Whether you work upstairs, downstairs, on your back or on your knees, you're part of my team.
00:23:28And this is part of your job.
00:23:32Any extracurricular disobedience is grounds for dismissal.
00:23:48Oh.
00:23:51Hey.
00:23:53You okay?
00:23:54Mm-hmm.
00:23:55Well, we shouldn't.
00:23:57We've pressed and seized.
00:23:58It's fine.
00:23:59Nobody's gonna notice.
00:24:00Nobody's out there.
00:24:01We'll make sure there's no drama, no risk.
00:24:04And it's just us.
00:24:05I wouldn't worry about it.
00:24:07I got you something.
00:24:11Open it up.
00:24:16Oh my god.
00:24:17Oh my god.
00:24:18I know it's not a lot, but show a little bit of excitement and respect.
00:24:23This comes from the best vending machine on the third floor.
00:24:27Right now it's fake, but one day it'll be real.
00:24:38But for now it's just a promise to always protect you.
00:24:45Are you serious?
00:24:48I'm very serious about my fake commitments.
00:24:52Well, then I guess I'm yours.
00:25:03Looking for work like a peasant?
00:25:05You don't have to do this.
00:25:07You could have everything.
00:25:09There's nothing you can do.
00:25:10I'm walking.
00:25:11Okay?
00:25:25Oh my god, Max.
00:25:27Are you okay?
00:25:28Why didn't you tell me you were out?
00:25:29David, I don't want to stress you out.
00:25:31Breathe out.
00:25:33Shh.
00:25:35Oh my god, you scared the hell out of me.
00:25:37I'm fine now.
00:25:38Thanks to you.
00:25:39Okay.
00:25:41You're fine.
00:25:42Take this.
00:25:44We cannot keep living like this.
00:25:46There has to be a better way.
00:25:59Hey.
00:26:00You in bed?
00:26:01Obviously.
00:26:04Are you allergic to shirts?
00:26:05Only when I'm trying to be good.
00:26:09Everything okay?
00:26:10I just had a long day.
00:26:14Can I make it better?
00:26:17Can I see you?
00:26:19No filters, no walls, just you?
00:26:22It's a lot of pressure for our Tuesday night, Colton.
00:26:24Mm-hmm.
00:26:25I mean, you handle pressure pretty well, don't you?
00:26:27Mm-hmm.
00:26:35Can you take it off?
00:26:37Let me see you.
00:26:38Just one strap.
00:26:40And then stop.
00:26:42Just let me see you.
00:26:43Let me watch.
00:26:44That's okay.
00:26:45Okay.
00:26:46You're already driving me crazy.
00:26:49You know that?
00:26:51It's exactly like how I imagined.
00:26:54Just...
00:26:56Like this.
00:27:00Can you, uh, run your hand down slower?
00:27:04And just...
00:27:06Kind of feel everything like I would.
00:27:13You're beautiful.
00:27:15Like this.
00:27:17Say that again.
00:27:20You're mine.
00:27:23Every breath.
00:27:24Every inch.
00:27:25Every sound.
00:27:26I can feel it.
00:27:30You know where to put those?
00:27:32The signs.
00:27:32There you go.
00:27:33Yes.
00:27:34That's correct.
00:27:34Mm-hmm.
00:27:35Okay.
00:27:36So, that was a new...
00:27:38You know where to put those?
00:27:38Kind of amazing?
00:27:40Yeah, it was.
00:27:41Wasn't it?
00:27:48What?
00:27:49Max just got picked up for shoplifting.
00:27:52Is he okay?
00:27:53Yeah, but I don't know what he's thinking.
00:27:54We have plenty of food.
00:27:56I gotta go.
00:28:05How is he?
00:28:06Good. I just picked him up from holding.
00:28:07Quartz tomorrow.
00:28:09He didn't even have his inhaler.
00:28:12I've been thinking that if it comes to it,
00:28:14maybe I could pay the bill.
00:28:17No.
00:28:19Hi.
00:28:21Aren't you two really leaning into the drama?
00:28:23Still chasing after the mailroom prints?
00:28:26What are you doing down here?
00:28:27Oh, someone got fired.
00:28:28I'm just grabbing a box.
00:28:30Where they're set of little things.
00:28:32Just a thought.
00:28:33Has Prince Charming ever taken you out on a date
00:28:35that didn't involve postage?
00:28:37Oh.
00:28:39Do better.
00:28:46She's always been...
00:28:48like that.
00:28:50A walk by the river?
00:28:52After work?
00:28:53I can't tonight.
00:28:54I'm sorry.
00:28:55Let's do a rain check, okay?
00:28:57I'm sorry.
00:29:00Well, why not tonight?
00:29:03Just some, uh...
00:29:05complicated family stuff.
00:29:09Sit.
00:29:13You like horses.
00:29:15Yeah, I love them.
00:29:17Well, I've been thinking a lot about the ranch I'm gonna buy one day.
00:29:21And how me and you are gonna be cruising into the sunset on horseback every night.
00:29:26No phones, no office politics, no bullshit.
00:29:32Just...
00:29:32us.
00:29:33You and me on horseback?
00:29:35It's...
00:29:35kind of unreal.
00:29:38That's right.
00:29:39Huh?
00:29:48Why don't you show me how you'd ride?
00:29:50Why don't you show me?
00:29:51What?
00:29:58There's a body.
00:30:00Oof.
00:30:02Ah.
00:30:06Oh, my God.
00:30:08No way.
00:30:10Is he ever going to stop?
00:30:15Thank you for paying my bills, but I don't want anything from you.
00:30:19I'm going to pay you back.
00:30:21Every cent.
00:30:22I don't want your money, Ellie.
00:30:23I wanted your attention.
00:30:25Consider this an investment.
00:30:28One that I plan to collect on.
00:30:35Do you really think the mailboy can save you?
00:30:38You don't even know who he is.
00:30:40Excuse me, Mr. Preston.
00:30:42I'm going to get back to work.
00:30:48Hey.
00:30:50You okay?
00:30:51Uh, yeah.
00:30:52Peachy.
00:30:53Can we talk?
00:30:54That's never a good lead-in.
00:30:57It's nothing bad, I promise.
00:30:58It's just...
00:31:00There's something I should have told you a long time ago.
00:31:03Okay, you can tell me now.
00:31:05I didn't want to lie, because I didn't want to lose you.
00:31:10But, um...
00:31:11Colton, what is it?
00:31:13It has to do with my name.
00:31:16My name is, uh...
00:31:18Colton!
00:31:23Colton!
00:31:29There you are!
00:31:31Dead?
00:31:33What are you doing here?
00:31:34I'm sorry, who?
00:31:35You're needed.
00:31:36Now, we have a meeting upstairs.
00:31:39All right, but we're in the middle of something right now.
00:31:41You've been in the middle of something for too long.
00:31:51I'm sorry about that.
00:31:53If he ever says anything to you, don't trust him, okay?
00:31:56Okay.
00:31:57We'll talk later.
00:32:03Huh.
00:32:05That was interesting, company.
00:32:12You really have no idea who you're sleeping with, do you?
00:32:16If you know something, just say it.
00:32:19Oh, you poor thing.
00:32:24What aren't they telling me?
00:32:31I don't care how.
00:32:33Just distract her.
00:32:34Don't worry.
00:32:36I know exactly how to make her a squirm.
00:32:42Glad you could finally make it.
00:32:45Sorry.
00:32:45I had a delivery run.
00:32:47You're not a delivery boy.
00:32:48Well, maybe I'm just sick and tired of pretending that your version of success is the only one that matters.
00:32:54Well said, darling.
00:32:56You've always had a flair for dramatics.
00:32:59But let's not pretend this rebellion isn't just performance.
00:33:03We both know you'll do what's expected.
00:33:05Eventually.
00:33:07Now smile.
00:33:08And show your father some respect.
00:33:10You're still a Carrington after all.
00:33:22Ellie.
00:33:23The reason that I lied to you.
00:33:26There is a good reason for it.
00:33:28There's no good reason to lie.
00:33:30Don't.
00:33:31I'm sorry that I lied to you this whole time.
00:33:33Ellie.
00:33:34Ellie, if you could just...
00:33:38Why don't you save it for tomorrow and speak from the heart.
00:33:41Okay?
00:33:49Lunch delivery.
00:33:51Hope you're hungry.
00:33:51From the finest takeout in the city?
00:33:54More like from the finest microwave in the building, but...
00:33:57Why did you do all this?
00:33:59Well, you always say that you don't have any free time, so I thought I'd steal a moment.
00:34:13All right, so we both know that you were a prude in high school.
00:34:16Why don't you tell me something new?
00:34:18I still sleep with my mother's blanket every single night.
00:34:21Seriously?
00:34:23Don't mock the security of memory foam and fleece, okay?
00:34:26I'm not mocking anything.
00:34:27Mm-hmm.
00:34:30It's your turn.
00:34:31Secret for a secret.
00:34:37Wow.
00:34:39Cozy.
00:34:40Didn't realize carbs paired so well with company policy violations.
00:34:45You need anything, Clara?
00:34:47Just came to drop these off.
00:34:48But don't worry, I'll let you two get back to whatever this is.
00:34:55It'll tell the janitor to bring some Febreze.
00:34:58Oh, great.
00:34:59Well, I'm glad you're keeping warm in that turtleneck.
00:35:06Well?
00:35:08They're getting cozy.
00:35:09It won't be long, no.
00:35:11Good.
00:35:12Break her.
00:35:13By any means necessary.
00:35:16And then contract?
00:35:18Is yours.
00:35:20Consider her broken.
00:35:29A promotion?
00:35:31From William?
00:35:38I see you got my offer.
00:35:40What's the catch?
00:35:41Go catch.
00:35:42You do good work.
00:35:43I want to reward that.
00:35:45You want to reward me by putting me back under your thumb?
00:35:48I want to put you into a position where your talents can shine.
00:35:59Hey.
00:36:01What's up?
00:36:01He offered me a promotion.
00:36:03That's good, right?
00:36:05No.
00:36:05Not when it comes from him.
00:36:07Okay, well, you know you don't need to go up there and prove anything to anyone.
00:36:11You're already more capable than everyone on that floor.
00:36:16Besides, I think you and I both know that you're a little too good to be bought.
00:36:23Then I'm going to stay right here with you.
00:36:26Good.
00:36:27Does she bite?
00:36:29She's still in the mail room.
00:36:30Just a little more to break the self-righteousness.
00:36:34Keep pushing.
00:36:36I want her to say yes.
00:36:48Oh my god, Max.
00:36:52Where's your inhaler?
00:36:53It is.
00:36:54Oh my god.
00:36:55I don't know.
00:36:56Come here, come here.
00:36:57We have to go.
00:36:57Come on.
00:36:58Come on.
00:37:00Come on.
00:37:08Hey.
00:37:09Max collapsed last night, so we spent half the night in the ER.
00:37:12Is he okay?
00:37:14Yeah, for now.
00:37:16But I don't know how we're going to pay for this one.
00:37:20So...
00:37:28Hi.
00:37:29Is this Piedmont Hospital?
00:37:35Hey.
00:37:36Rough night?
00:37:38And how would you know?
00:37:40We're travels.
00:37:41Sorry about your brother.
00:37:44You know, Colton is full of surprises.
00:37:47He's more than just a mail clerk.
00:37:49What do you mean?
00:37:51Nothing.
00:37:51Just, um...
00:37:54Be careful you trust.
00:38:03Hey.
00:38:04So, I was thinking.
00:38:05My house tonight.
00:38:07I'm cooking.
00:38:08You cook?
00:38:09Bet your ass I cook.
00:38:10What?
00:38:11I guess...
00:38:13Only when I'm really trying to impress somebody.
00:38:17Okay.
00:38:18Well then, impress me.
00:38:21I will.
00:38:22Okay.
00:38:33Hey, Mom.
00:38:34You're still ignoring Nadia's messages.
00:38:36Not very interested, so...
00:38:38That's not your decision.
00:38:40The Carrington name is bigger than your feelings.
00:38:42She's expecting you at dinner next week.
00:38:47I'm not going to be playing along with this.
00:38:49You don't get to opt out of legacy.
00:38:51You've had your freedom.
00:38:52Now it's time to do your part.
00:39:07Oh, my God.
00:39:09It's just a house.
00:39:10No, you live at the Louvre.
00:39:12That's what that is.
00:39:14Come on.
00:39:15I have something to show you.
00:39:16Okay.
00:39:18Okay.
00:39:21And what is going on here?
00:39:23Well, I cheated and had a chef prepare most of the food.
00:39:26I'm sorry.
00:39:27You have a chef?
00:39:28No.
00:39:29I actually prepared all of this food myself.
00:39:31I just was trying to be humble.
00:39:33Humble.
00:39:34Let's go.
00:39:35Okay.
00:39:36Okay.
00:40:00I hope you feel good.
00:40:00Bye-bye.
00:40:00Bye-bye.
00:40:01Here.
00:42:03Ellie, had to run into work early.
00:42:05Didn't want to wake you, so go ahead and sleep in.
00:42:09Colton.
00:42:21How many sides of you are there, Colton?
00:42:23And why does it feel like I've only seen one?
00:42:36Heading out?
00:42:39Yes.
00:42:40Yes.
00:42:41Sorry.
00:42:43I didn't know anybody else was here.
00:42:45No, I work from home.
00:42:47No, I work from home.
00:42:47It's more efficient.
00:42:48And enlightening.
00:42:51Colton mentioned you.
00:42:53Briefly.
00:42:55You've made quite the impression.
00:42:56I'm sorry, he didn't mention much about you.
00:43:01Well, we're hosting a small dinner tonight, family, a few close associates.
00:43:06You should come.
00:43:07That's so kind of you.
00:43:10Here's something elegant.
00:43:19You are running out of time.
00:43:21You said I had until the end of the week.
00:43:23The week is disappearing fast.
00:43:26And those two are still together.
00:43:31Hey, rough couple of days.
00:43:34What do you want, Clara?
00:43:35Just wondering how your brother's doing.
00:43:38Heard about the hospital.
00:43:39You know, sometimes people swoop in and pay bills just to look good.
00:43:44What are you talking about?
00:43:46Nothing.
00:43:48Just...
00:43:49Maybe you should ask Colton.
00:43:58Hi.
00:43:58Hey, did you pay for Max's hospital bills?
00:44:01Uh, yeah.
00:44:03I didn't want you to worry about it.
00:44:05How do you even afford that?
00:44:06Look, I'm sorry I didn't tell you about it.
00:44:08I thought it was a nice thing to do.
00:44:09I...
00:44:09I...
00:44:11I'll explain everything after tonight.
00:44:13How about that?
00:44:14What's tonight?
00:44:15Well, I know my mom invited you to our family dinner.
00:44:18I think maybe they're finally coming around to listening to me about this.
00:44:23It's good.
00:44:24We should go.
00:44:25And then I'll explain everything.
00:44:27I promise.
00:44:34About tonight, do you think it's just a dinner?
00:44:37Well, my mom isn't exactly subtle.
00:44:41But maybe this is her way of giving us a chance.
00:45:02Ellie, it's lovely to have you here.
00:45:05Everything looks beautiful.
00:45:07We do try to maintain high standards.
00:45:09In every area.
00:45:11Yeah.
00:45:16Let's dine, shall we?
00:45:26Everything tastes all right here?
00:45:28Yes, it was all incredible.
00:45:29Thank you so much.
00:45:30You know, Ellie has an excellent palate with detail.
00:45:33Well, I'm so glad you're here.
00:45:36Excuse me while I go fetch dessert.
00:45:40How am I doing?
00:45:41You're doing great.
00:45:43Good charm of anybody.
00:45:44It's going a lot better than I expected it to, so.
00:45:47Okay.
00:45:47Okay.
00:45:48Sorry I'm late.
00:45:51Traffic was a nightmare.
00:46:02What is she doing here?
00:46:03Just something truly sweet for dessert, darling.
00:46:08Ellie, meet Nadia.
00:46:09Colton's soon-to-be fiancé.
00:46:15Ellie, dear.
00:46:16Nadia's family owns one of the largest holdings in private equity.
00:46:20Brilliant, composed, and most importantly, understands the world Colton belongs to.
00:46:26We've known each other since boarding school.
00:46:30Colton.
00:46:31I had no idea.
00:46:32Colton's always had a complicated relationship with responsibility.
00:46:35We thought this dinner might help remind him of his roots.
00:46:43Colton, listen to your mother.
00:46:46I didn't mean to intrude, but when your future mother-in-law insists...
00:46:50Look, thank you so much for dinner.
00:46:52I really appreciate it.
00:46:53Ellie, hold on a second.
00:46:55Shit.
00:46:56I can't explain this, all right?
00:47:02Ellie!
00:47:05Ellie, come on.
00:47:06Just wait.
00:47:07Wait.
00:47:07Wait.
00:47:08Just hold on a second.
00:47:09I'm sorry.
00:47:10You're engaged?
00:47:11No!
00:47:14I mean, yes, but I didn't know she was coming, okay?
00:47:17Don't lie!
00:47:18Okay, you had a table full of secrets in there, Colton.
00:47:21Look, I swear to God, I was going to tell you everything, and I just...
00:47:24I...
00:47:26Look, I...
00:47:28I didn't know she was coming, okay?
00:47:30My mom, she blindsided me just as much as she did you, okay?
00:47:34Colton, I don't even know you.
00:47:36I was going to tell you everything.
00:47:38Of course...
00:47:39Of course I was.
00:47:40I need space.
00:47:44I'm sorry, but I can't keep wondering if I know you.
00:47:59Thanks for the updates.
00:48:00It's always helpful to know what's brewing before it starts boiling over.
00:48:15Ellie, can we talk about this?
00:48:21Ellie, look, let me just explain...
00:48:23Colton, don't.
00:48:23I'm here to work.
00:48:25Well, just know that it's not real, and that's...
00:48:27That's it.
00:48:35Ellie, word.
00:48:42The offer still stands.
00:48:44Lead marketing position, corner office, full benefits of the works.
00:48:53You don't have to be a hero.
00:48:56Sometime survival looks a lot like success.
00:49:09You don't have to shut me out, you know.
00:49:11When you shut me out a long time ago, I just didn't see it.
00:49:16Ellie!
00:49:23The merger with Nadia's family will double our valuation.
00:49:30This is legacy, son.
00:49:33Not some teenage love story.
00:49:37Maybe...
00:49:40Maybe...
00:49:40Maybe this is what I was born for.
00:49:44Let's see it.
00:49:46Bye-bye.
00:49:46I don't know.
00:50:23You okay?
00:50:25Yeah, I'm just tired.
00:50:27And I'm waiting for the doctor to give us the results.
00:50:40So I was looking at the catering menu.
00:50:42They have these little mini pizzas.
00:50:44It's your favorite, honey.
00:50:46And that we're all spritz for all the guests.
00:50:50Yes, definitely.
00:50:51Classy.
00:50:53Maybe I deserve this.
00:51:01Ah, the prodigal lady.
00:51:04Stay out of my way.
00:51:05Sure you want to play it that way?
00:51:10You're not the only one with secrets.
00:51:16You don't know anything about me.
00:51:18Why would be so sure?
00:51:20Fake name, mailroom disguise, inter-office romance.
00:51:24Mommy really should have coordinated this better.
00:51:27What'd you just say?
00:51:29You heard me.
00:51:30I just find it interesting how closely she monitors this company's partnerships.
00:51:35Makes you wonder what else she's orchestrating behind the curtain.
00:51:39Ah, but I could be wrong.
00:51:43Just a thought.
00:51:56Hey, Colton?
00:51:57Hey.
00:51:59Um, look, I need a favor.
00:52:01I need you to look into Preston marketing.
00:52:05Just everything about it.
00:52:07Especially anything that ties to my mom and Clara Goodwin.
00:52:12Okay.
00:52:13I'm on it.
00:52:14Thanks.
00:52:16If they've been lying to me, I'll burn it all down myself.
00:52:25Hello?
00:52:26Hi, Mrs. Anderson.
00:52:28Just calling with Max Anderson's latest results.
00:52:30His response to treatment has improved significantly.
00:52:33Oh my god, are you serious?
00:52:35He's stable.
00:52:36More than that, he's trending in the right direction.
00:52:39Thank you so much.
00:52:41You look lighter.
00:52:42Good news?
00:52:43Yes, my brother.
00:52:45He's improving.
00:52:45Happy to hear that.
00:52:46We should start thinking about your future.
00:52:49Real office.
00:52:50Real desk.
00:52:51Real influence.
00:52:53The kind of life someone like you and me deserve.
00:52:58Your future's bright here.
00:53:00He can't give you what I can.
00:53:02You know that.
00:53:18What are they planning?
00:53:22Hold on a second.
00:53:23Go back.
00:53:24So Clara's name is listed under a shell company that's tied to one of my mom's private funds?
00:53:29Yes.
00:53:30There's a link, but it's indirect.
00:53:31So Jessica's involvement is buried.
00:53:33Okay.
00:53:34So she's not just meddling with my life.
00:53:36This has got to mean something much bigger.
00:53:37Am I correct?
00:53:39Yeah.
00:53:39Maybe.
00:53:40Maybe there's something off with the timing of these fund transfers.
00:53:42If we could find the other end of it, then we would know who she's laundering through.
00:53:47Just keep digging.
00:53:47Let me know what you find.
00:53:48Because whoever's involved, I know they're a part of Preston Marketing.
00:53:51Okay.
00:53:52You got it.
00:53:56Let me know what you find.
00:54:27What is William doing with Colton's mom?
00:54:44Ellie, look, I know you're busy.
00:54:47I know you hate me.
00:54:49And I probably deserve it.
00:54:51I'm sorry I lied to you.
00:54:55About everything.
00:54:56I lied about my name.
00:54:57I lied about where I'm from.
00:55:00But I never lied about the way I feel about you.
00:55:04My name is not Colton Carter.
00:55:08It's Colton Carrington.
00:55:10And my family is, well, they're very complicated.
00:55:15But the way I am with you, that version of me, that's the real version.
00:55:20I had this whole speech figured out earlier.
00:55:23I even rehearsed it in a bathroom mirror.
00:55:25I had all these hand gestures.
00:55:27And it was honestly quite impressive.
00:55:29A lot more impressive than this is going right now.
00:55:31What I'm trying to say is, is that I miss you.
00:55:37The mailroom misses you.
00:55:40The coffee misses you.
00:55:42The stupid little crooked name tag on your desk misses you.
00:55:46Come back to me.
00:55:47Not to the job.
00:55:50But to us.
00:55:55Please.
00:55:58You're lucky that I'm a sucker for sad mailboys.
00:56:02And terrible public declarations.
00:56:12That's not a no.
00:56:15I'd say yes.
00:56:17But you're going to buy me lunch.
00:56:20For like the next month.
00:56:22I won't pay for lunch forever.
00:56:24Okay, deal.
00:56:24I won't pay for a while.
00:56:35Clara's shell company is tied to one of my mom's off-book funds.
00:56:39And transfers spike every time her and William are done having a meeting.
00:56:42Well, then there's this, too.
00:56:45Shows them meeting in person on company property.
00:56:48She's helping them launder money.
00:56:50And they're trying to merge Preston with your family's empire before your father finds out.
00:56:53So they're setting him up.
00:56:55My mom is playing a long con.
00:56:56Clara and William are just the middlemen.
00:56:59What do we do?
00:57:00Well, we can't just drop this at a random boardroom meeting.
00:57:02We're going to have to catch them in the act.
00:57:04What if we bait them?
00:57:06Give them the illusion that they've won?
00:57:09A fake merger agreement.
00:57:12With Chester's name on it.
00:57:17Have you done that before?
00:57:19I had a lot of practice as a teenager.
00:57:21Well, we're going to give this to Clara.
00:57:23She's going to give it to William, and William's going to run it up the chain.
00:57:26They will think it's legit.
00:57:27And once they act, we'll have the cameras ready.
00:57:30Sound good?
00:57:31Are you sure about this?
00:57:33Yeah.
00:57:34I'm not doing this for revenge, Ellie.
00:57:36I'm doing this for us.
00:57:38Do you trust me?
00:57:39Yeah.
00:57:41Let's go.
00:58:04It hatched.
00:58:07This is it.
00:58:09The Carrington Handoff.
00:58:11You did well.
00:58:14To new beginnings.
00:58:31So, uh, when do I get to move upstairs?
00:58:34Upstairs?
00:58:36Uh, Clara, you've got talents.
00:58:41Really nice talents.
00:58:42But you are never going to run anything.
00:58:47What?
00:58:49You're a tool.
00:58:50A useful one, but...
00:58:53A tool.
00:58:55You're going to take in orders.
00:58:58You're going to take in orders.
00:58:58Why don't you stick to that?
00:59:00Great work, though.
00:59:07You're a tool.
00:59:09A useful one.
00:59:10But it's still a tool.
00:59:13You're good at following orders.
00:59:15We got them.
00:59:16What?
00:59:16Why don't you stick to that?
00:59:20Really nice work, though.
00:59:23Let's end this.
00:59:26Everything we have leads back to them.
00:59:28Yep.
00:59:29William, Clara, your mom.
00:59:31And the trail runs straight to Preston.
00:59:32We should bring it to my father.
00:59:34He'll know what to do.
00:59:36Do you trust him?
00:59:38I know that he hates being lied to more so than he hates being wrong.
00:59:56Hello.
00:59:57Hey, um...
00:59:58You did cut William loose.
01:00:00Believe me, he's using you, too.
01:00:03Oh, Clara, you mistake relevance for importance.
01:00:05We could go down for this.
01:00:08Honey, try all you want.
01:00:12This is a mess.
01:00:15A solvable one.
01:00:17If we go public, then William and Jessica fall together.
01:00:20It's not enough.
01:00:22There needs to be impact.
01:00:24Theater.
01:00:25The board won't act unless the optics are undeniable.
01:00:30Then we give them a stage.
01:00:32Let them expose themselves.
01:00:34How about the wedding?
01:00:36It's perfect.
01:00:37Everyone's going to be there.
01:00:38Press.
01:00:39Investors.
01:00:40Partners.
01:00:41What wedding?
01:00:43Me and Nadia's.
01:00:45We can use it.
01:00:46I mean, it's the perfect stage.
01:00:48Now you're thinking like a character.
01:00:50Wait.
01:00:50Are you sure about this?
01:00:51Well, I'm sure about you.
01:00:53And if it means building a future with you, then yes.
01:00:55I would do anything.
01:00:57And if it means you have to pretend to marry somebody else?
01:00:59Well, as long as you're the one that I get to go on a honeymoon with after.
01:01:07I'm still in the room.
01:01:08Yes.
01:01:09Of course.
01:01:10Let's go ruin some lives.
01:01:14So, dinner at the caring.
01:01:17Not just a dinner.
01:01:18A wedding.
01:01:19And I thought that you would be the most interesting plus one.
01:01:28Interesting choice.
01:01:30What happened to the mailroom prince?
01:01:33Fairy tales fade.
01:01:35Right?
01:01:37Look, I'm done chasing daydreams.
01:01:40Colton was just a phase, and you were right.
01:01:43I needed to grow up.
01:01:46You continued to surprise me, Ellie.
01:01:51Good.
01:01:59He's doing a great job of doing all the organizing.
01:02:02That's good.
01:02:03Yeah, everything's coming along very nicely.
01:02:06Let's move up the wedding.
01:02:08Next week.
01:02:11Are you sure?
01:02:12It's time.
01:02:14I'm ready.
01:02:17I'll call the caterer.
01:02:22Great.
01:02:30He took the bait.
01:02:35Let's finish this.
01:02:37Let's do it.
01:02:40Maddie's appearance arrived tonight.
01:02:42Make sure you keep that charming face on.
01:02:44Of course.
01:02:46You've been agreeable lately.
01:02:49Makes me nervous.
01:02:51Well, maybe I'm finally realizing who I'm supposed to be, Mom.
01:02:58Ellie.
01:03:00You know, I've been thinking about something you said earlier.
01:03:02Yeah?
01:03:04You could be running this place.
01:03:07Well, I still could be.
01:03:09Come with me.
01:03:16You've always had something.
01:03:19Drive, fire.
01:03:21Well, you like to play with fire.
01:03:26I always knew that there was a spark between us.
01:03:29Well, maybe there still is.
01:03:31Or maybe you don't want to lose.
01:03:40Pick me up at seven.
01:03:43And we'll show them all.
01:03:58You wanted to see it at the table, right?
01:04:00The table was a lie.
01:04:02Well, then maybe it's time to flip it over.
01:04:05There's a wedding tomorrow.
01:04:06I think you should come.
01:04:07I'm pretty sure I'm not invited.
01:04:10Now you are.
01:04:16You think you're being clever.
01:04:18No, I'm being thorough, Dad.
01:04:21Dad, listen to me.
01:04:23Everything that you need is on this.
01:04:25What she did.
01:04:27Who she used.
01:04:28Names.
01:04:29Amounts.
01:04:29Everything.
01:04:35Then you want me to do what with it?
01:04:37Let me take her down publicly.
01:04:40I can handle it at the wedding.
01:04:41I can make it all happen.
01:04:43All I need is for you not to stop me.
01:04:48Do it clean.
01:04:50And make sure she never forgets who taught you how.
01:04:58You look like a Bond villain.
01:05:01It's perfect.
01:05:03You sure about this?
01:05:07Not even a little.
01:05:09Let them underestimate me.
01:05:11It's what they've always done.
01:05:18Some shit.
01:05:35Are you sure I'm not supposed to see the bride before the wedding?
01:05:41Relax.
01:05:42I'm not wearing white.
01:05:43And you're about to marry somebody else, actually.
01:05:48I'll be thinking about you the whole time.
01:05:52Mr. Carter, are you really about to have an affair on your wedding?
01:05:57Hmm?
01:05:57Well, I am your supervisor after all.
01:05:59Yeah.
01:06:01Whatever I say goes.
01:06:05Hmm.
01:06:07How long until they need you out there?
01:06:12Not long enough.
01:06:16Yes.
01:06:18Yes.
01:06:29Well, you clean up nicely.
01:06:31I try.
01:06:34Come with me after the ceremony.
01:06:36That boardroom seat is all yours if you play your cards right.
01:06:39Oh, well, that's, um, it's very tempting.
01:06:43But I think I like a little chaos with my champagne.
01:06:48Hmm?
01:07:02Let's end this with a bang.
01:07:34You may be seated.
01:07:36We gather here today.
01:07:38So, when do I move upstairs?
01:07:40Hmm?
01:07:41You were never going upstairs.
01:07:43Everything you need for the merger is in there.
01:07:47Excellent.
01:07:48As long as Chester doesn't know.
01:07:50Turn it off now.
01:07:52You knew.
01:07:57How long?
01:07:59Oh, don't be dramatic.
01:07:59It's business.
01:08:00It's betrayal.
01:08:03We're experiencing a minor technical glitch, everyone.
01:08:06It's doctored.
01:08:07It's clearly fake.
01:08:08It's all real.
01:08:10Every last bit of it.
01:08:11Is this a part of the wedding?
01:08:14I mean, are they even getting married?
01:08:16Nadia, listen.
01:08:18This is not my wedding.
01:08:19It never was.
01:08:21I'm sorry.
01:08:23Colton, you can't do this.
01:08:27I'll never forgive you.
01:08:32Everything in that video is real.
01:08:34They used me.
01:08:36But I let them.
01:08:38And now they're going down with me.
01:08:41Get off my property.
01:08:43No!
01:08:45Make sure she stays.
01:08:48Do you think this changes anything?
01:08:50I think it already has.
01:08:53Hasn't it?
01:09:12It doesn't matter anymore.
01:09:16It's over.
01:09:20You're trying to cover it all up, Willie, and it's too late.
01:09:23We're here for the cleanup?
01:09:26No need.
01:09:29I'm not running.
01:09:34So, what now?
01:09:36She runs the company.
01:09:39Where Carrington pulls every dollar out.
01:09:43All in favor?
01:09:48Congratulations, Miss Anderson.
01:09:56Enjoy your 15 minutes.
01:09:58Oh, I will.
01:09:58Right after I scrape your name off the door.
01:10:03Oh, William.
01:10:06Told you you wouldn't be sorry for hiring me.
01:10:15Mind me to never get on your bedside.
01:10:17Mm-hmm.
01:10:18It's a little too late.
01:10:23No looking.
01:10:24No, this is a prank.
01:10:25I'm taking your fancy new title with me on the way out.
01:10:28It's not a prank.
01:10:29It's a full circle moment.
01:10:31It's very cinematic.
01:10:32Oh, no.
01:10:33This is exactly what I wanted.
01:10:34A nostalgic walk-through workplace trauma.
01:10:37On three.
01:10:38Ready?
01:10:38Mm-hmm.
01:10:39One, two, three.
01:10:43Oh.
01:10:43What do you think?
01:10:48The mail room.
01:10:50You really know how to romance a girl.
01:10:54Well, I mean, this is where all the magic started, right?
01:10:57I'm pretty sure the only magic is you knowing how I take my coffee.
01:11:00Yeah.
01:11:01Black, stubborn, and a little bit, uh, bitter.
01:11:04Yep.
01:11:06Well.
01:11:09I figured if I'm going to do this again, I might as well do it the right way this time.
01:11:18A fake ring from my fake mail clerk.
01:11:20It's very on brand.
01:11:21Yeah, but can I say I'm a reformed liar with great taste.
01:11:25Ellie Anderson, would you do me the honor of fake marrying me again?
01:11:33Only if I can take your fake last name.
01:11:43Seriously.
01:11:49Marry me for real.
01:11:53Yes.
01:11:54You idiot, of course I will.
01:11:57You idiot, of course I will.
01:12:04I knew you'd say yes.
01:12:06Oh, don't get cocky, mailboy.
01:12:09Okay.
01:12:11I love you.
01:12:12Love you.
01:12:15I love you.
01:12:17I love you.
01:12:19I love you.
01:12:20I love you.
01:12:20I love you.
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