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In The Shadow Of Ivy Wright
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00:07Congratulations Dr. Ivy Wright. A generational talent. At 18 years old, she earned her Ph.D. in mathematics from Harvard.
00:17Five years ago, I went by my birth name Ivy Wright, a celebrated mathematician.
00:30Ivy, this is for you. So what's next in life of a genius mathematician?
00:37Thanks, Lucas. Well, I met someone this past summer. It was so freeing, so different. He saw me as a
00:47normal woman. I didn't have to speak about my brains or the family I come from.
00:51Are you sure? You just got your Ph.D. in mathematics from Harvard.
00:56You know, math has always been easy for me, but the life I've been living, it's quite empty. All this
01:02recognition feels like a burden.
01:06I want a family, Lucas. I am not sure I can ever have that if I am always living in
01:11the shadow of Ivy Wright.
01:12You're not in the shadow of Ivy Wright. You are Ivy Wright.
01:19I know. But I want to fall in love, get married, and live a simple happy life.
01:29Ironically, the life of academia I tried to leave behind has found me once more through my son.
01:35Ryder, at the age five, is ranked highest in International Math Olympiad.
01:41What's it like living with a generational genius?
01:43In everyone's eyes, I am just a simple housewife. I just hope this pressure is easier on my son than
01:49it was on me.
01:51Ryder, who do you credit most for your incredible intellect?
01:58Ouch!
01:58Hey!
02:00The kid? He bit his mom? Did you see that?
02:06I want to thank my dad and my mentor, Ms. Prennan.
02:10I have inherited my dad's incredible genes, and I am grateful for the guidance I got from this scarlet print.
02:21Everyone hungry?
02:28Ms. Prennan, you can join us too.
02:38Come on, Sophia, let's not be selfish. This is Ryder's day. Let him sit with his father and tutor to
02:45enjoy the moment.
02:46You two can eat the leftovers after we are done.
02:52Why is everyone being mean?
02:56This is a special day for Ryder. They are just caught up in the excitement.
03:02More!
03:04You've worked up quite an appetite.
03:06Let his sister do it. Her brother is a genius and will change all of our fortunes.
03:12And it would be better for Nia to learn all this at a young age.
03:16Yes, Grandma.
03:19Ryder!
03:21Why are you yelling at Ryder?
03:23Nia is the Kludds who dropped the bowl.
03:26This mess isn't going to clean itself.
03:29Ryder, I'm your mother.
03:31Who taught you to behave like this?
03:33It's a joke.
03:35Lighten up.
03:35Why are you always such a buzzkill.
03:39Why are you always such a buzzkill!
03:39What why is that plus any little ะณะตัะพ Economist?
03:42How much fun makes your friend one clown.
03:46That's rather new to my friend you lowerะตัะธal.
03:47For e Salvador, we are all about it.
03:52Well, but.
04:20I had no idea you spoke
04:23French with respect him rider I am your mother do you really think it's okay
04:32to talk why does this thing talk so much can't it shut up come on rider achieved
04:37something incredible today let him have his fun don't be so fragile she's so
04:43annoying if you are so determined to spoil writer's day then perhaps you
04:48should leave fine we are leaving Tristan your wife is leaving you aren't you
04:58gonna stop her no need they have nowhere to go they'll be back I gave up
05:07everything for a family and this is what they gave me in return how could they do
05:11this to me how could they do this to Mia how did things change so quickly you
05:18are not the same man I married mom it's my phone I will invite her special day
05:27no sweetheart you aren't to blame for any of this you were right your brother was
05:32being mean and I should have done something about it
05:46she's lost a lot of blood she needs surgery immediately her blood type is AB negative and
05:52without a donor I fear the surgery will be too risky
05:59no sweetheart mommy's here nothing will happen to you
06:10rider you're here your sister needs you you have the same AB negative blood I am
06:16busy leave me alone right enough these are more than games these are to keep his
06:25mind sharp Tristan this is his sister's life you overreact for everything she got
06:32hurt because you were careless why not offer your own blood my blood isn't a match
06:37why is everything always about you she doesn't have a lot of time she might not
06:44make it
06:49what did you say she's lost a lot of blood and she's fallen into a coma we need to
06:54find a donor within an hour it's our only hope Tristan writer listens to you
06:59please you have to help all right that's enough after all I am her father
07:07stop always trying to make me the bad guy your sister can't wait any longer go
07:11wait Mia's in a coma because she's lost too much blood now you want me to lose mine too
07:18what that's not I'm your mom
07:28hold on my grandson is a genius I won't allow any Tom Dick Harry to get his blood it has
07:35his DNA in it
07:36this isn't for anyone this is for his sister his blood has nothing to do with his intellect so
07:42you're a doctor now you know this for a fact you coddle that poor girl and are
07:47always trying to have her piggyback off Ryder's accomplishments but this I can't
07:53forgive this please she'll die without his blood
08:15miss Pryn thank you for coming over Ryder really likes you I'd do anything for him you're so nice I
08:25wish you were my mom sometimes
08:40Lucas do you want a break I can sit with Mia no no the doctors told me you're responsible for
08:47tracking down a blood donor for Mia
08:49turns out AB negative is super rare but it's something me and I have in common
08:56how can I ever repay you don't be like that I am always happy to help I heard what
09:03happened with Tristan and Ryder how could they leave like that without even caring
09:07about Mia you deserve more does he even care
09:16maybe he still cares deep down after all Lucas I need to take Mia home after this
09:23of course I'll drive you home
09:40what are you doing
09:46what were you doing aren't you ashamed do you want to sleep with him
09:53enough
09:59Tristan why did you call me home if you were only going to insult me with this
10:04I called you because the dishes aren't going to clean by themselves
10:08and tomorrow we are throwing Ryder a party and we invited some prestigious guests
10:13including Dr. Wright who has apparently come out of her reclusive shell for this event
10:20it's important that we all play nice for Ryder's benefit and future
10:25if things go well who knows
10:28perhaps Dr. Wright may even consider taking our son on as her student
10:31since you are so busy planning Ryder's party by sleeping with her
10:35you might not have found the time to ask about your daughter
10:38Mia
10:40we were able to find a donor
10:43she is waiting downstairs in the car to see her father
10:46I knew she'd be alright
10:48you're always overreacting
10:50what makes you think Dr. Wright would work with Ryder?
10:53you don't even know Dr. Wright
10:55trust me
10:57I know Dr. Wright
10:58you do?
11:00well I know her type
11:01believe me
11:02she'll want to work with Ryder
11:03but I am not sure how'd she feel about you
11:06on that we may agree
11:08I am not sure Dr. Wright would even know who I am at all
11:11you were so different when we met
11:14as soon as we had kids you ignored me and they become your focus
11:18and once I focused more on the kids you became jealous and so bitchy
11:22kid
11:23kid?
11:25you only focused on Ryder
11:27that too after I proved he had the intellect to become a genius
11:32you always acted like Mia was never born
11:34did you ever really love us?
11:41fine
11:43if that's how it is then I want a divorce
11:46a divorce?
11:47how will you live?
11:49everything you have
11:50everything you are
11:51is because of me
11:52there would be no Sophia Miller if it weren't for me
11:55you're right
11:56you are the reason Sophie Miller exists
11:59so let's relieve you and the world from this burden
12:02take back the things you gave
12:04to give her life
12:08this cheap cardigan
12:10I know it's a knockoff
12:12and these pearls
12:15you bought your mother gold
12:17and gave your own wife plastic
12:21are you finished?
12:23no but we are
12:34I'm leaving you
12:36we're done
12:37my feelings for you made me blind to who you really are
12:40they made me blind to who I really am
12:52oh
12:53now I get it
12:54you found yourself a new man
12:56and all of a sudden you want to divorce me
13:00mind your words
13:02god Tristan
13:03not everyone is a cheater like you
13:05we are done here
13:07my lawyers will contact you for the proceedings
13:16look Ryder your mom is leaving you
13:18since when are you so concerned about me?
13:20enough with this nonsense
13:22get lost already
13:23where are you going?
13:25are you abandoning your family?
13:27Ryder you are welcome to join us
13:30what kind of life would that be?
13:32do you really think you are everything you are
13:34without what I've shared with you?
13:36Miss Prynne has been more than a mother to me
13:38than you ever were
13:39who are you?
13:41you're nothing
13:42do you know about the things I sacrificed to have you?
13:46who knows in another life I may have been a Dr. Ivy Wright
13:52more like Dr. Wrong than Dr. Wright
13:54so true
13:55we are done here
13:58I'll have the divorce papers drawn up tomorrow
14:03Sophia's threats of divorce are going to completely steal focus from Ryder's party tomorrow
14:07perhaps there is another way to frame this
14:09the tragic devoted single father raising his genius child on his own
14:14maybe you'll become a bigger part of Ryder's story
14:22smart and sexy
14:25perhaps we don't need to play the single father bit longer than we have to
14:41welcome home is right
14:50welcome home is right
14:51welcome home is right
14:52your parents are in a major project meeting with investors
14:55I know they are excited to see you
14:58they just need a moment
14:59no project is more important than my daughter
15:03no project is more important than my daughter
15:10I'm sorry
15:13we're just glad you're back Ivy
15:16or do you prefer Sophia
15:17either way it's good to have you home
15:20we've respectfully kept our distance as per your requests
15:24but I am not sure we can let these recent transactions by your soon-to-be ex-husband go unnoticed
15:30it looks like Lucas has stood by you whenever you had trouble
15:34and Sophia
15:36I will always be here for you
15:38I am not even sure who I am anymore
15:43am I still the same Ivy Wright?
15:46do I still have that within me?
15:48you have always been Ivy Wright
15:50even when others called you by another name
15:53my children, my community
15:56nobody knows me as Ivy Wright
15:59then perhaps it's time we
16:02reintroduced
16:04Dr. Ivy Wright to the world
16:14I've been someone else for too long
16:16welcome back Ivy Wright
16:21thank you honored guests
16:23members of the press
16:24and all of Ryder's friends and champions
16:27I'm just a single father who
16:29worked hard to raise my child
16:31Mr. Miller you mentioned you're a single father
16:34may we ask what happened to Ryder's mother
16:37the invitation to today's event mentioned Ryder's parents
16:40my son grew up without a mother's love
16:43she was never really there for us
16:45but let's not focus on her
16:47today is Ryder's day
16:49and a day of celebration
16:55and Ryder has always had strong maternal guidance from his mentor
16:59and our dear friend
17:01Scarlet Prynne
17:04dear friend
17:05hardly feels descriptive enough
17:07as Scarlet has been more like a mother to Ryder
17:10we've always considered her a member of the family
17:19Ryder's
17:20Ryder has completed his early education
17:21and will be able to officially graduate high school within three weeks
17:26he will immediately engage in the process of his university entrance exams
17:31anything you wish to share with those watching on our live stream now
17:35does Ryder intend on signing endorsement deals?
17:39in good time my friends
17:41Ryder's intend obtaining numerous offers
17:43he is on pace to enter university as the youngest student since Dr. Ivy Wright
17:47how does that make you feel?
17:49yes, Dr. Wright earned her Harvard PhD at 18
17:52an IQ over 230
17:53she holds three Guinness Book of World Records
17:57a living legend
17:58assuming she's still alive
18:00nobody has heard from her in years
18:01it's like she disappeared off the face of the earth
18:03everyone please calm down
18:04as a surprise we've been in contact with some of Dr. Wright's associates
18:08and she is going to be making a surprise appearance today
18:11at Ryder's event
18:17I've just received a word she'll be here shortly to congratulate my son
18:22Ryder is excited to meet this incredible woman
18:27any discussions on Dr. Wright potentially mentoring the young boy?
18:34let's not get ahead of ourselves
18:37Ryder and Dr. Wright haven't even met yet
18:38and I am sure their intellects will be too much for us to comprehend
18:43in terms of what connection they will make
18:45Dr. Wright?
18:56Sofia?
19:02what are you doing here?
19:05it's my son's big day
19:07did you think I'd miss it?
19:09this is embarrassing
19:10get out now
19:11before anyone realizes who you really are
19:15why are you here?
19:16I'm your mother
19:17dad says you're getting divorced
19:19and I'll have a new mother
19:21I thought Dr. Ivy Wright was a special guest today
19:25you need to leave before Dr. Ivy Wright does arrive
19:28I am here already my dear
19:30are you delusional?
19:32you're out of your freaking mind
19:35stop embarrassing yourself
19:37I've already told everyone
19:38Ryder doesn't have a mother
19:40doesn't have a mother?
19:41what exactly did you tell everyone?
19:44what have you ever given me?
19:46dad and miss prinin have been my everything
19:49do you really believe that?
19:50you are the worst mother of the world
19:53the only stain in my life
19:55I'm ashamed of you
19:57the respect is not the same as you are
19:59because I am your mother
20:00it's not the same as you are the same as you are
20:03congrats on your do a taco app purchase
20:07anyone can learn basic french now
20:09get out now
20:13look professor Seton Myers and Durden has arrived to meet Ryder
20:17see?
20:18these three real academic giants came all for Ryder
20:23leave now
20:24before you are exposed for who you really are
20:33Sophia
20:34the three academic giants all came for Ryder
20:38as a direct result of my invitation
20:41really? they all came because of you?
20:45quiet woman!
20:46the men are talking business here
20:48unless you're going to start trick or treating
20:50I suggest you get out of that ridiculous costume
20:53and disappear before you ruin Ryder's event
20:57you're the one parading around as a reputable academic
21:00when we can all see through your facade and know
21:03you're just an opportunistic parasite
21:06looking to piggyback off of a child
21:08who do you think you are?
21:10I finally know exactly who I am
21:12who the hell are you?
21:13you're dressed up as someone else
21:15on the day of your son's big event
21:17do you think those professors would spare you a glance?
21:20you know what? you're right
21:21this is Ryder's big day and the important guests you've invited
21:24are clearly here out of respect for you
21:27please don't let me keep you
21:30hello professors
21:31welcome to my son's party
21:32is it really you?
21:34we heard you had disappeared without a trace
21:39we've been worried
21:40we are so incredibly honored to be here with you
21:48you are all too kind
21:50I've missed you
21:51the concerto you composed as a child is still the core focus of my advanced teachings
21:56it's beautiful beyond words
21:58that is far too generous
21:59your article on fractals and their implications on modern theories and quantum physics helped me discover a theory that has
22:06created technological advancements I never thought I'd see in my lifetime
22:09your early work offered me the essential tools I needed for my article
22:13I continue to use your theories on implementing Esperanto as a universal language for our space program as the most
22:19logical form of communication should we ever make first contact
22:23wouldn't that be a lovely thing
22:26dad
22:27what on earth could they be talking about with mom
22:30what is this madness
22:34how is she fooling three of the leading minds of our time
22:36she is cunning
22:37she has some dirt on all of you right
22:45everything I am in the academic world is thanks to her research
22:48she is the epitome of authenticity
22:50if you question Dr. Wright
22:52you question all of us
22:55apologize
22:56apologize?
22:57to whom?
22:58the woman you are chatting with is a fraud
23:01I've known her for years and she is not worthy of your praise or time
23:04I've lived with you all these years
23:06I know you better than anyone
23:08why is everyone believing this lie?
23:10after years together you never really knew me did you?
23:13I can't believe I was so blind
23:15you never took the time to know me
23:17stop this charade
23:19apologize now
23:20you've insulted these intellectual elites and our family with your deceptions
23:24what gives you the right?
23:27no
23:29the audacity to try and discredit Dr. Wright
23:32wait what?
23:34are you saying my mother is Dr. Ivy Wright?
23:38this is insane
23:39how is she Dr. Wright?
23:42you've met her she's not smart
23:44if she really is Dr. Wright
23:47the writer's opportunities will skyrocket
23:49make use of it
23:52you're right
23:54clever
23:55alright everyone
23:56the secret is out
23:59everyone
23:59look over here
24:01the real reason behind this special event
24:03and yes our playful games of misdirection
24:05are over it's time the world knew
24:09writer is the son of the academic wonder child herself
24:13the mother of my children
24:15Dr. Ivy Wright
24:20wow
24:21you have children?
24:23please let us know what we can do to ensure he has all of the opportunities in the world to
24:27achieve his potential
24:28if you think my son is smart you should meet his sister
24:32this is my party
24:34why are you making this about you?
24:36Ms. Prynne is smart and successful
24:39she's a thousand times better than you
24:40so what if you have a PhD?
24:43what did you ever do with it?
24:45what a waste
24:46you really don't know your place
24:48you have no idea who she is do you?
24:50I know exactly who she is
24:52she's been our cook and has washed our laundry and kept our home clean
24:56she's used her PhD to become the world's best nanny
24:59is that who I am to you?
25:02look! the director of MIT Dr. Andrew Roley is here
25:07this day is supposed to be about Ryder
25:10perhaps director Roley can help us all get back to where our focus should be
25:14leave this to me
25:17he is the director of MIT Dr. Andrew Roley
25:21do you know how big of a deal it is for us to have him here?
25:24he must have come to scout Ryder for the National Youth Academic Program
25:27if Ryder is selected for that program then he is set for life
25:31I'll make sure he is impressed by Ryder
25:35hello
25:36you are Dr. Andrew Roley?
25:39yes?
25:40with your busy schedule we weren't sure if you could make it here
25:43are you saying you were hoping I would
25:46not come?
25:48no no no that's not what I meant
25:51look everyone here is happier and everything shines brighter with your presence
25:55thank you for coming director
26:03you must be thirsty after your journey here
26:06there's champagne over there
26:07may I pour you a glass?
26:09get out of my way please go bother someone else
26:13Dr. Wright it is so great to see you
26:15thanks to you the National Youth Academic Program at MIT has produced many bonafide geniuses
26:20I'm sorry do you two know each other?
26:24they must have met at a parent meeting
26:25please Dr. Roley
26:27it is kind of you to assume the child's mother had something to do with the incredible accomplishments Ryder has
26:33achieved at such an early age but I assure you
26:36why are you still here?
26:40I mean no disrespect
26:42Director Roley
26:45but you are only here because we invited you
26:48how dare you?
26:49I am only here because of Dr. Wright
26:52without her there wouldn't even be a National Youth Academics program at MIT
26:56this was created
27:00for her?
27:02for her?
27:04by her
27:06somebody please assure me this woman
27:08is not connected to this young man's development
27:12Director Roley, Ryder was nurtured at every step by me
27:17we are all here today because of the work he and I did together
27:19you think you offered more to this day than the boy's own mother?
27:24a woman with an academic reputation that has the sharpest minds in the country gathered to meet her child?
27:31you have it all wrong
27:33she has spent all of her time trying to coddle and soft the boy
27:38I am the one who has honed in on his intellectual side
27:41that woman may be the world's greatest con artist but I can assure you she isn't an intellectual, she's a
27:45moron
27:47why do sounds keep exploding from your mouth when you never offer anything valuable to a conversation?
27:54and like that, Scarlet is speechless
27:58I didn't think it was possible
27:59you have already proven yourself to be a master of deception
28:03is this how you found favor with the director?
28:08did you worm your way into his bed?
28:13is that the only play in your playbook?
28:18apologize
28:20now
28:20she looks like she's in good hands
28:24weird to see a man hold his child teacher closer and with more affection than he's ever held his own
28:30wife
28:30I must say that closeness feels a scooch more intimate than parent-teacher
28:35are they having an affair?
28:38nonsense
28:39I'm Ryder's teacher
28:41true, I care for the Miller family like they are my own
28:44but these accusations are just rumors
28:47sure, we'll all believe you more than what we just saw with our own eyes
28:51didn't you like messing around with him?
28:53well, he's all yours now
28:57here
29:01you want to embarrass me in front of everyone?
29:03you embarrass yourself
29:05you say I've been living a lie?
29:08look in the mirror, you hypocrite
29:10stop pretending she's your girl
29:12and just go public with your relationship
29:14sure
29:15it's less scandalous, but she's probably still fun all the same, no?
29:19I am Ryder's teacher
29:20he is my focus
29:21your problems with keeping your husband happy are your problems alone
29:26why don't you let me focus on Ryder?
29:29and you can try focusing on your husband for five minutes in this life
29:33Ryder is my son
29:36you don't need to worry about him
29:38do you think he'd come to you or me?
29:40if we both held out our hand right now?
29:43it's normal for a boy to want to impress his father
29:46Tristan has taken advantage of that for his own selfish needs
29:50but I can help Ryder
29:52get back on the right path
29:54Ryder
29:55would you like to live with me?
29:58with Mia?
29:59I only want the best for you
30:00you are my son
30:04I hate being your son
30:06I don't want to live with you
30:09I want Miss Prynne to be my mother
30:10not you
30:12you are a liar
30:13and poor and-
30:15Ryder, I'm not poor
30:16I come from a very wealthy family
30:18I just didn't want you to have to face the pressures I faced with that name
30:21if you are rich
30:22then I hate you for keeping this from me and living a lie
30:25if you are poor
30:26you are lying to me now
30:28either way your wish I came from anyone else but you
30:30if you did love me
30:32you'd die and disappear so I could move on to a better life
30:35did you hear that?
30:37Ivy, if you truly love Ryder
30:40then leave him the hell alone
30:41I hate you! I hate you!
30:45my own son
30:48sees me as his enemy
30:54fine then
30:56Ryder, as per your wishes I will no longer consider you my son
31:00oh no
31:02how will Ryder ever survive without you?
31:05once upon a time these people may have looked at your intellect as something to be admired
31:09but I assure you everyone will forget who you are when they see what I am capable of
31:14you may have my brain for mathematics, languages and music
31:19but you are definitely your father's son when it comes to empty bluster and spiteful verbal diarrhea
31:26my apologies Andrew
31:27I fear we've wasted your time
31:29while Ryder has shown great promise in certain areas
31:32I fear he's a product of both his mother and father
31:35and he doesn't have the social skills or humanity worthy of this program
31:39I believe it would be best for the program to choose another prodigy
31:43as you wish
31:45what the actual fuh?
31:48Director Rowley, you must be mistaken
31:51Sophia, Ivy, I don't know what to call her anymore
31:55is deceptive and has been misleading people all of her life
31:58you claim to value academia above all else
32:02and yet you never realized you were married to the smartest woman of our time
32:07and that she is also the only child of Isaac and Diana Wright
32:10are you talking about Wright Industries?
32:14Isaac and Diana Wright?
32:17who do you think sponsors our program?
32:20you are hosting an event for the smartest and wealthiest people in the nation
32:24and you don't even know who any of them are?
32:28Ms. Prynne
32:29you have accused me numerous times of living a life of lies
32:33and yet
32:35you're not actually a Prynne, are you?
32:37is this true?
32:42so you knew
32:43I wasn't who I was all along?
32:45I'm literally one of the smartest people in the world
32:49wasn't hard to figure it out
32:51sign the divorce papers
32:54let's end this
32:55I'll need time, of course, to review these
32:58and ensure the proper elements are all in order
33:01property and asset division
33:03debts and liabilities
33:05spousal support
33:06what are you saying?
33:08you're rich, right?
33:09I forgive you for everything
33:11we can work through this
33:13for the children
33:15you really had everyone fooled
33:17the secret to a great relationship
33:19is maintaining curiosity
33:21and I'll be damned if I am not curious
33:23as to where this is all going
33:25I agree
33:26I am curious too
33:28what kind of a mentor to your son would I be
33:31if I didn't help his parents find a way to stay together?
33:34what are you doing? This isn't right
33:37you said you wanted this too
33:39if you insist
33:41I guess we'll just have to split your assets in half
33:44you're not getting a single cent from my family
33:47I don't make the laws
33:50I just follow them
33:51you cheated
33:53legally you leave with nothing
33:55cheated?
33:56I've always been upfront and honest
33:58you're the one with the secret family and different names
34:02do you really want to play this out in court?
34:04you're lucky I'm only asking for half
34:07fine
34:09you want evidence?
34:15are you sure you want to do this?
34:22this medical report proves that Scarlett is pregnant
34:25five weeks six days
34:26you two are about to have a child
34:28and you're still pretending to be strangers
34:33fake news
34:35this is clearly AI
34:37that doesn't even look like me
34:40feels pretty real to me
34:42you've always wanted to be famous Scarlett
34:44how do you like it now?
34:47can't believe he did it with his son's mentor
34:51sign the divorce papers
34:53now
34:56you are despicable
34:58I won't sign this
34:59oh
35:01so you are willing to let Scarlett's baby
35:04grow up as a bastard?
35:06Tristan
35:07maybe we should sign
35:10Ryder is our future
35:12we have a
35:13a lot to think about here
35:16Ryder's mind is worth more than her inheritance
35:19she's right
35:19I can't keep begging her like this
35:22Ryder can make twice more money than what her family has
35:26we'll see
35:31I didn't know Sofia could be so ruthless
35:34how did she even find out about you embezzling money from your company?
35:37I don't know
35:39I had to give my lawyer everything I owned
35:42to just stay out of jail
35:44what about Ryder now?
35:46who will take care of him?
35:48where's your mother?
35:50she left the moment we moved to this house
35:53Ryder's violin is worth at least 300,000
35:56we can buy him a new one once we're back on our feet
36:00sell it
36:01sell it yourself
36:08do you like this piano Mia?
36:10I love it mom
36:12but it's too costly
36:14I want to be the world's best pianist
36:16I won't let you down
36:18but I don't need fancy things
36:21Ryder, do you want to play your latest consorto for your sister?
36:25I think she may prefer songs played on a kazoo
36:28I'd hate to over stimulate her fragile body
36:31or risk upsetting the delicate blood type of hers
36:34with anything too sophisticated
36:38that's the violin I bought for Ryder
36:40it was imported from Germany and is considered one of the finest violins ever made
36:48are you crazy?
36:49do you even know how much it costs?
36:51it doesn't matter
36:52you better compensate me for this
36:55or I'll call the police
36:57did you forget that I bought it?
36:59I have the receipt to prove it
37:00what about you?
37:01you can see it clearly now don't you?
37:04without me you can't even survive
37:15your new boyfriend is quite the violent man
37:17I'd be careful if I were you
37:19remember you are setting an example for that young daughter of yours
37:24thank you Lucas
37:27Mr. Lucas, you are a smart man, may I ask you a question?
37:31of course Mia, what is it?
37:32my brother is smart, very smart
37:34do you think if I work hard I could be that smart too?
37:37you are already a smart girl darling
37:40in many ways smarter than your brother already
37:42but more importantly than being a smart girl
37:45I want you to be a happy girl
37:46Mia, you are amazing
37:47I have every confidence your mother will give you everything you need to be happy in this life
37:55I am not sure this is a good idea
37:57do you have a better idea?
37:59Ryder is her son
38:03why are you sneaking around in front of my house?
38:06your son can't afford his schooling and needs money so he can continue on his path
38:09so that's why you're here?
38:11you need me?
38:13are you that desperate?
38:15you must be
38:17else why would you come here begging?
38:18come on, it's for your kid
38:20I am pretty sure Ryder made it clear he'd prefer it if Scarlet was his mother
38:25Scarlet, can you pre as long as your money for their schooling?
38:29heartless bitch
38:31once Ryder completes his dissertation he'll have offers from all the biggest companies in the world
38:35we don't need you or your money
38:37nothing would bring me greater joy and to see my children happy and successful
38:42let's go
38:53mom, look, straight A's again
38:56she's remarkable, she's almost finished the high school curriculum
38:59this would be three full weeks earlier than her brother did it
39:02Mia, you are doing so well
39:04would you want to take the university entrance exams and consider some bigger paths?
39:07yes, I want to be like mommy
39:10I want to make her proud
39:12you already do my darling every day
39:14how shall we celebrate your straight A's today?
39:19I want both of you to kiss me at the same time
39:22and maybe some ice cream
39:24hmm
39:35I knew it, I knew you both liked each other
39:39you little rascal
39:43hey, Mia, be careful
39:45I adore our little girl
39:47what did you say?
39:48ah, nothing
39:50just saying what a great kid she is
39:52I overheard you talking to your father on the phone earlier
39:54is everything okay?
39:55he is getting old
39:56he wants me to take over the company
39:57I am just not sure where to start
39:59I've been focused on my family and children for so long
40:02this phone contains the numbers of venture capitalists, strategists
40:05they will all be more than happy to guide you
40:07Lucas, thank you
40:09your happiness will always be what is most important to me
40:12why have I rejected him all of these years?
40:15he's always been the one person who truly cared about me
40:18after Mia goes to bed, would you walk with me tonight?
40:21I'd love to get some fresh air and see the stars
40:24I'd like that too
40:30these aren't so bad, are they?
40:32pretty cheap and fresh
40:35look, is that Ivy?
40:37let's go check it out
40:40well, well, out all alone celebrating yourself with candles and flowers?
40:44no, you're not batshit crazy at all
40:46I knew it
40:48you love yourself so much
40:49you've decided to make it official
40:51and confess you are deeply in love with you and only you
40:56Ivy
41:02I have found a way to love myself again
41:04and in doing so I've finally opened up to having others love me for who I really am
41:12you gotta be careful around men looking for sloppy seconds
41:15and women who do the same?
41:17you bitch!
41:18the ink isn't even dry on our divorce papers and you're already seeing someone else?
41:22you are such an ignorant hypocrite
41:28Ivy, I know these Ecuadorian roses are your favorite
41:31I had them shipped in from Paris
41:33that is so thoughtful
41:35I do like occasionally like to indulge in the finer things in life
41:41do you really think this whatever he is supposed to be can make you happy?
41:44I guess he'll have an easier time now that I've loosened you up for him
41:50nobody speaks to her like that
41:52ow! see, I told you he was violent
41:56stop it! stop fighting!
42:06I'm bleeding!
42:17I'm bleeding!
42:21how is she?
42:22she's going to be okay
42:25but I'm very sorry we couldn't save the baby
42:34you killed our child!
42:45Scarlet...
42:46I'm heartbroken too
42:49it was an accident
42:50it doesn't matter if you did it on purpose or not
42:53it's all your fault!
42:57Scarlet, the one who should really be blamed is Ivy
42:59if she hadn't pushed me would things have turned physical?
43:02stop blaming her for everything
43:03this is 100% on you
43:05you are always running from responsibility
43:09how did I not see you were a terrible father?
43:11how you've already abandoned your daughter and now our baby?
43:13the baby didn't even have a name, you weren't even in your second trimester
43:17I am sad too but we can make another one
43:19and the child we need to focus on most is still Ryder
43:24I swear you love that child more than you've loved any woman
43:30I apologize if I've ever given anyone the impression otherwise
43:33Ryder is your child with Ivy, I wanted one that was our own!
43:38so you've never considered Ryder your son at all?
43:42I have always loved that child like my own
43:45but no matter what you do, he'll always be a reminder of her
43:56why do I feel like you didn't have running into Tristan and Scarlet on your bingo card when you were
43:59planning this night?
44:02I feel like you've always been there for me when I need you most
44:05Ivy
44:07I want to always be there for you when you need me most
44:10you really went all out with the flowers tonight
44:13Ivy
44:15I want us to be together
44:19I have two children with a knight-ner of a father
44:22I've been dismissive of my potential
44:23I think you've always been exactly who you needed to be at the time
44:27nothing about what I've done, the choices I've made, the life I've created should appeal to you
44:32Ivy, every ounce of your essence appeals to me
44:36that wouldn't be fair to you
44:37hiding my feelings and not asserting myself earlier is what has been unfair to me, and you
44:42Lucas, I've been so focused on being a mother, being a wife
44:47I've stopped focusing on what it also means to be me
44:49I'm not sure I'm ready to start a new relationship, I wouldn't want to lose myself again
44:53I wouldn't ever want any version of you that wasn't the most truthful and self-loving version of yourself
44:58I'm not worthy of you right now
45:01right now I'm in a place where I've needed you to save me countless times
45:04I like being there for you
45:06and for this to ever work, I need to know I can be there for you and my children too
45:11Ivy, I've waited for this for a long time
45:13and I'd spend the rest of my days waiting if that's what it takes
45:16I want us to be together, but when you're ready, and never sooner nor a minute later
45:24You lost our house, you lost our baby, and now can't even find the remote control
45:29Kristen, are you here just to make my life even harder?
45:32I've given up everything for you, in fact your pregnancy fast-tracked my divorce to Ivy
45:36You were gonna leave her anyway
45:39Why do you keep bringing her up? Do you want her back? Is that it?
45:43No! No! No!
45:47Shut up, both of you! Stop fighting!
45:52Alright, we'll stop fighting
45:54As you can see, we are all willing to invest everything we have in you, my son
45:58You are our future, you are the future for all of us
46:03Ryder, sweetheart, we are all counting on you
46:05This upcoming American Scholarship Program is a chance to show that ungrateful mother of yours how great you truly are
46:11Do well there, and we will live a life that none of us have even imagined
46:20Today is the day we announce the results of the qualifying tests for the American Scholarship Program
46:28Welcome everyone!
46:33If you will turn your attention to the main aisle, you will see one of this year's top participants, Ryder
46:38Miller
46:38He is always impressive, and we all predict him to be at the top when the results are announced
46:44I could get used to this
46:48This is just the beginning
46:50Once Ryder's results are announced, this will be our daily life
46:54Today, we are also honored to welcome a very special guest
46:58She is the founder of this amazing program and one of the sharpest minds of our time
47:03Dr. Ivy Wright
47:17An interesting development in recent weeks is that Dr. Wright has both of her children
47:23her son Ryder and her daughter Mia compete in the exams one week ago
47:27Mia?
47:30Really?
47:31This is why DEI programs don't work
47:34What a joke!
47:35Is she going to fill out her forms in crayon?
47:38Unbelievable
47:40Is this some make-a-wish thing?
47:43Everyone is here for Ryder
47:45Why do you insist on embarrassing yourself and our children?
47:50Wrong
47:52Everyone is here to see the new candidates who are selected in the American Scholarship Program
47:59I just hope your Ryder can keep up with all this pressure
48:02I think Ryder is going to be fine
48:05Once the results confirm Ryder as the top candidate
48:09Do not try to steal his spotlight with all of the I'm his mommy nonsense
48:13This is his day, not yours
48:16If your intellect matched your overconfidence, you might actually be dangerous
48:20I love how you never let facts or reality get in the way of your opinions
48:25It's actually quite fascinating
48:27Ladies and gentlemen, if everyone could please take their seats
48:30We will shortly be announcing the results of this year's competition
48:35Should Ryder sit with us or up there with you?
48:39What makes more sense so it is easiest for him to make his speech?
48:48The results for Ryder Miller
48:51The results for Ryder Miller
48:57In the math event
48:59Five points
49:02In the literature event
49:04Five points
49:05And five points in the languages event
49:12Together with the remaining events, Ryder has scored a total of 20 points
49:16Ryder would unfortunately be disqualified from the program
49:20That's impossible!
49:22You must have the wrong name on the forms
49:26Ryder is a child prodigy
49:28Ouch!
49:30Feels a little low
49:32Even for Ryder
49:33You've been a distraction and likely the reason he couldn't focus
49:36And now the results for Mia Miller
49:38She has scored 150 points in the next event
49:40A perfect score
49:43150 points in literature and 150 points in languages
49:50That is a record which will never be broken
49:52I'm not sure her own mother would have scored that high
49:58Dr. Wright
49:58Mia's results were off the charts
50:02Mr. Miller, you must be so proud of your daughter
50:06Sure, Ryder didn't fare as well as anyone thought
50:09But...
50:10I can't let this end like this
50:14You...
50:15You have all been kept in the dark!
50:18I can't believe it
50:20There have been things clearly kept from you!
50:25Mr. Miller, what exactly is it that you are trying to say?
50:28Is there a reason why Ryder scored so low?
50:30Ryder Miller, the biological son of Dr. Ivy Wright
50:33Was so traumatized by his mother's infidelities and abandonment
50:37He was competing in these events under incredible duress
50:41She has taunted him in recent weeks
50:43Parading around with her scandalous boyfriend
50:45And routinely abandoning him
50:48No, you left me
50:51You cheated on me
50:52I did nothing wrong
50:54You never have taken any accountability for anything, have you?
50:59You even pretended to be someone else
51:01To trick me into marrying you?
51:04My son...
51:06Deserves another chance
51:07She took everything from us
51:12Ryder and I were left with nothing
51:14He's just a child
51:16What kind of kid could survive that level of humiliation?
51:19These are all lies
51:20Is that right?
51:23Sofia?
51:24Or is it Ivy?
51:26Are you even able to keep it straight?
51:29You have convinced Ryder I am his enemy for years now
51:33You give me too much credit
51:36Is there any child who doesn't want his mother?
51:39Tristan Miller
51:41I thought I warned you about this already
51:45Right
51:46On schedule
51:48This is the man who has destroyed our family
51:50And helped Ryder's mother to crush his future
51:53And what is your connection to the Miller family?
51:56How do you know Dr. Wright?
51:58Are you really her lover?
51:59Yes
52:00But this is all recent
52:03After Ivy divorced her husband
52:04After we found him cheating on her with Miss Scarlet here
52:08Liar!
52:10We've all seen the video Tristan
52:11Your lies end today
52:14You did everything in your power to make me leave
52:17And every time I tried to protect our children from our lies
52:20You turned them against me
52:22You made my own child
52:25My son wish he could be raised by another woman
52:31Ryder?
52:32How do you feel about all of this?
52:34Do you feel your mother abandoned you?
52:37I don't like that woman
52:38I prefer Miss Prinnan
52:41She's been more of a mother to me than anyone else in this world
52:44She's always been more like a mother than a tutor to me
52:47When my father would take me to academic camps
52:50She'd find a way to be there
52:52Even when my own mother wasn't there
52:54She would even save my family money on these trips
52:57By sleeping in the same bed as my father
53:00So we didn't need a second room
53:03The boy is confused
53:04I did not sleep in the same bed as his father
53:08Why would you say that?
53:10My son is a genius
53:12But his road has not been easy
53:14He was raised by a mother who spins webs of lies
53:17And can't always tell fact from fiction
53:19As you can see
53:21Her deceptive ways continue to haunt the poor boy
53:25She's jealous of her son
53:28She tried to hide who she was
53:29And now she's trying to hide who he can be
53:31This is a pattern
53:33Nobody is buying any of this Tristan
53:35Good
53:36Because I am not selling anything
53:38I am just stating facts
53:40In some parts of this world
53:41Things like the truth and honesty still mean something
53:44I couldn't agree more
53:50Isn't that Mr. Baker?
53:52Ryder's sponsor?
53:53Didn't he fund the kids' training and examination charges?
53:56I am glad you are here, Mr. Baker
53:57Are you sure?
53:59There have been some concerns raised about ethics and trust of this program, sir
54:04Really?
54:05You are the one to talk about ethics?
54:08I didn't catch it at first
54:10In fact, I didn't catch it at all
54:12It was Professors Seton, Myers, and Durden who brought it to my attention
54:17I don't understand
54:18While you are undoubtedly one of the least intelligent people in this room
54:22I highly suspect this is something you do actually understand
54:25Do you remember why I agreed to sponsor your son?
54:29It was because of his scores in the last three qualifying exams
54:32There were three qualifying tests in the last month
54:36That your son passed with flying colors
54:40Before he could appear for this exam
54:42Turns out you faked your son's grades in all the three exams
54:47And did a convincing job that even fooled me
54:50Are you saying Ryder's test results were faked?
54:53So this has all been a deceptive ploy
54:55I poured a lot of money into your son
54:58You had me convinced
55:00This young man was a path to a promising future for all of us
55:05Mr. Baker, this is all a misunderstanding
55:09This is the contract you signed
55:13I think you know where this is going
55:19What is it?
55:21According to this contract
55:23If you were to breach its terms
55:25Or in other words, if you were to commit fraud
55:28You would owe me a compensation of 40 million dollars
55:32I don't have that kind of money
55:34You better find it
55:36As the alternative is much worse
55:39How did you let this happen?
55:41Me?
55:42You're the one who said nobody would ever find out
55:45That's the problem with trying to outsmart people smarter than you
55:48If either of you were smarter, you'd have realized how dumb your plan was
55:51I hate you
55:53Don't be angry, Mom
55:55I am not your mom
55:57Get lost
55:58I hate you too
55:59I hate all of you
56:04If you don't give me an answer here, Mr. Miller
56:07I am afraid I will have to call the authorities
56:10And make this a criminal matter
56:15Ivy
56:17Please
56:18For the boy
56:19This isn't Ryder's debt or fault
56:22This is on you
56:24What you have done has violated not only our vows
56:28But your responsibility to your children
56:31And quite simply
56:33The law
56:34I am so, so sorry
56:40You are going to jail for a long time, Tristan
56:44And without you
56:45Ryder will go to a foster home
56:48I hope this is the last time I am ever seeing you
56:52Goodbye, forever
56:54To both of you
56:58Stop filming me!
57:03The first prize in today's piano competition goes to...
57:07Mia Wright
57:10It's hard to believe such a big, powerful and beautiful sound came from the small and delicate little body
57:16You know her mother is Dr. Ivy Wright, yes?
57:20I want to invite my mom onto the stage
57:23This honor, I want to give it to her
57:31Thank you, my sweetheart
57:32I love you, mommy
57:35And I love you, sweetie
57:36I am so proud of you
57:39Look at the screen
57:47I've waited all these years
57:49And I agree with Mia
57:51You do take good care of all of us
57:53Ivy
57:56Will you marry me?
58:03What do you think, honey?
58:21That's what I think
58:28I will
58:29Is that what I think
58:31Is your friendship
58:31And let you know
58:33Love you
58:33You
58:33You
58:37Love you
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