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#video #film2026 #movie2026 #hot #The Patent Queen- Back Like Reborn - (2026) ✅
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00:00:03Urgent? Urgent to be in someone else's bed.
00:00:11I've made my decision about the classified research project.
00:00:14Who's the candidate?
00:00:16Me. I'll come by tomorrow to fill out the forms.
00:00:32Miss me, babe?
00:00:35Here. A gift. You'll have to guess the password to open it.
00:00:40You're the only gift I want.
00:00:43There's only one like it in the world. You like it, don't you?
00:00:49If it's truly one of a kind, then yes, I love it.
00:00:55Sell this, ASAP. Send the money here.
00:01:13Come here. Give me a hug.
00:01:16Something urgent came up at the Institute. I've gotta leave now.
00:01:23Once work calms down, let's go to Midstream Island.
00:01:31Sure. When things settle down.
00:01:40You're seriously here to submit the application? You should have discussed it with Mark.
00:01:50That bastard. I'll make him crawl on his knees, begging for mercy.
00:01:54Come on! We're going back! I'll make him beg!
00:01:58No. I want him to truly regret everything.
00:02:05Come on, Elmar. Be good.
00:02:09Oh, good.
00:02:10I miss you. Miss you so much.
00:02:31Let go of me!
00:02:34Let go of me!
00:02:43It's not what it looks like.
00:02:45She's the daughter of a potential investor.
00:02:47Her culture is just... relaxed.
00:02:49I swear I'll be more careful.
00:02:51Is that how you secure investments? By getting that close to their daughters?
00:02:56It's for work! Can you not blow this out of proportion?!
00:02:59If you're done with me, Mark, just be honest.
00:03:02I'll give you the divorce you want.
00:03:06Don't you ever say that.
00:03:09Divorce is not an option.
00:03:13We work through things.
00:03:17Work through what?
00:03:19Him sleeping with someone else?
00:03:23It's... nothing.
00:03:25I saw the name.
00:03:27Sweetheart Wild Thing.
00:03:48Clear them all out.
00:04:06Sorry. This card's no longer valid.
00:04:09That's a premium card. It can't be cancelled.
00:04:14It's cancelled now.
00:04:16What's gotten into you?! You're disgraceful!
00:04:24How dare you lay a hand on him!
00:04:27You lay a hand on me again, and I'll hit him twice as hard.
00:04:32Didn't I have every reason to slap you?
00:04:35She's a scandalous!
00:04:37If you're so brave enough to be a lover, don't finish being innocent.
00:04:42I speak 16 languages.
00:04:46Stella...
00:04:47When will you learn Spanish?
00:04:52Mark, you must really love me, huh?
00:04:57He's okay, it's hurt! What are you doing?!
00:04:58Stella!
00:05:00What is it, Mr. Walsh?
00:05:02Hayley's just a friend.
00:05:04Do you have to humiliate us in public?
00:05:10Even if I walk in on you in bed, I should protect the family name?
00:05:14She's just a friend!
00:05:18Alright then, I'll go find myself a friend too.
00:05:21And I'll do everything you and Hayley have done.
00:05:25And you, dear husband...
00:05:28Don't get jealous.
00:05:49Mark, this is the end of us.
00:05:51Mark, this is the end of us.
00:05:56Mark, this is the end of us.
00:06:03This ring has trapped me for three years.
00:06:06It's time to end it.
00:06:21Whiskey on the rocks.
00:06:27Where the hell is she?!
00:06:31Where the hell is she?!
00:06:38The end of us.
00:06:40This ring is a horrible feeling.
00:06:43The end of us.
00:06:50The end of us.
00:06:54Which time is better than the end of us!
00:06:55I'm your first.
00:06:56What is your first day saying?
00:06:58That's the end of us.
00:07:00Oh, no.
00:07:01You wanna hear?
00:07:02We have a lot of people.
00:07:04Calm down. She's just throwing a fit.
00:07:06Insane woman. What a disgrace.
00:07:18Wanna be my one night stand?
00:07:22Don't worry. I'm fun and clean.
00:07:25Ma'am, you're drunk.
00:07:38Ma'am, you're drunk.
00:07:43Ma'am, you're drunk.
00:07:59We're going home.
00:08:02I'm not going anywhere.
00:08:05What are you doing acting like this?
00:08:14She doesn't want to. Don't force her.
00:08:17Who are you? This is none of your business.
00:08:25He's my friend.
00:08:27Alright then, I'll go find myself a friend too.
00:08:30And I'll do everything you and Haley have done.
00:08:36Mark, calm down. Let's go.
00:08:40Friends? Is that what you call it last night?
00:08:45Stop lying.
00:08:47Stop acting.
00:08:49I see right through you.
00:08:56Let's go.
00:08:58Now.
00:09:00I said don't force her.
00:09:10I want a divorce.
00:09:16No!
00:09:17We don't do divorce!
00:09:22Sorry, it's Saria.
00:09:24Let's go!
00:09:25Let's go!
00:09:34I don't know.
00:10:05The big shot is coming today.
00:10:08Just focus on work.
00:10:20He's so hot.
00:10:22You're blushing.
00:10:25I'm William.
00:10:26Your project lead.
00:10:35Stella, your turn.
00:10:40The core of this patent is its innovative approach to energy harvesting.
00:11:16How long do you plan to hide?
00:11:18I wasn't hiding.
00:11:22Put this on.
00:11:29I'll return it later.
00:11:58Who is he?
00:12:00What are you to him?
00:12:04None of your business.
00:12:10It's another man's coat!
00:12:13You're wearing another man's coat!
00:12:15We're divorcing.
00:12:16You don't get to control me.
00:12:21We're talking at home.
00:12:59We're talking at home.
00:13:03We're talking at home.
00:13:04Stop this.
00:13:05Let's fix this.
00:13:07It's too late.
00:13:24A friend brought back a box of ultra-thin condoms from Raskin.
00:13:28Want to give them a try tonight?
00:13:30I'm here.
00:13:35I'm sorry.
00:14:09stella don't be like this you know you're the only one i care about
00:14:14let me freshen up first okay no need i don't mind i want tonight to feel special
00:14:20something to remember i won't take long
00:14:34two one
00:14:39stella something urgent came up at the office i've got to go
00:14:44don't wait up for me just get some rest after your shower
00:14:54you swore you loved me but you never even see me you never saw that i was already gone
00:15:11goodbye mark
00:15:15stella you you came back
00:15:29what are you burning
00:15:37weird how come mark's back so early today
00:15:40what are you burning
00:15:42nothing important just old junk why are you back
00:15:45forgot something i'll just run upstairs and grab it
00:15:54i'm sorry stella work has been non-stop i promise i'll make it up to you
00:15:59his phone lit up i saw haley's name
00:16:02i've got to run
00:16:04how come he's heading out this late at night he's definitely got something to hide
00:16:10the entire box was gone he took them all for her
00:16:14he was just in this room and didn't even notice our wedding photo is missing
00:16:20now that mark's not here i can finally get a proper night's sleep
00:16:27laney is mr briggs not in today
00:16:29why the sudden interest in the boss
00:16:31it's not like that i had an accident my period and he lent me his coat i'm just returning it
00:16:36relax he's in meetings all day you won't catch him
00:16:38mr briggs the jacket you lent me was custom made so i bought another of equal value
00:16:44if you're not satisfied feel free to contact me and i wrote down my number
00:16:53my phone rang it was my husband mark's assistant
00:16:58calling about the patents i'd let him use for free for years
00:17:05he can't even call me himself he sends an assistant to handle business
00:17:10tell him not to bother i'm coming to the office today
00:17:33i'm here to sign a contract is mark in his office
00:17:38he should be yes
00:17:43mrs walsh you're here
00:17:46let me show you to the legal department i know the way cody move
00:17:55please maybe we should wait he's in a a meeting
00:17:59stop it you love it a meeting is that what he calls her
00:18:04mrs walsh it's not what it looks like it looks like my husband is entertaining a guest i should go
00:18:11say hello
00:18:21urgent urgent to be in someone else's bed
00:18:28i've made my decision about the classified research project
00:18:30who's the candidate
00:18:32me i'll come by tomorrow to fill out the forms
00:18:49miss me babe
00:18:52here a gift you'll have to guess the password to open it
00:18:56you're the only gift i want
00:18:59there's only one like it in the world you like it don't you
00:19:06if it's truly one of a kind then yes i love it
00:19:12sell this asap send the money here
00:19:30come here give me a hug
00:19:32something urgent came up at the institute i've got to leave now
00:19:39once work calms down let's go to midstream island
00:19:45the same every day feelings and pain
00:19:47sure when things settle down
00:19:55mrs walsh are you okay he pushed you so hard get your hands off me cody
00:19:59stella enough with the drama i already told you this isn't what you think why do you keep attacking
00:20:03hayley mrs smith i'm sorry on her behalf she didn't mean it for you mark i'll let it slide but
00:20:08she better get lost and stay away from this company
00:20:12stella this is a workplace can we not make a scene save the fake politeness i'll leave when i'm done
00:20:19but mark you are truly disgusting
00:20:27i'm done selling my patent the contract has expired and our partnership is over
00:20:33mrs walsh is there a problem this patent is a cornerstone of our business no issues i've simply
00:20:40found a new buyer
00:20:43stella if you're upset take it out on me hit me yell at me whatever you want
00:20:47but don't mess around with the patent let's talk about this at home you still think i'm just being
00:20:51emotional that you can coax me back in line i'm not joking the deal is off if your company continues
00:20:56using my patent my lawyer will file for compensation mr walsh what's going on if she pulls the patent
00:21:03we're in trouble multiple projects will fail i'll handle it stella
00:21:30william what are you doing in my car miss russell if you needed a ride you could have asked climbing
00:21:36into my car like this is a bit bold i'm so sorry i didn't realize this was your car my
00:21:42mistake i'll
00:21:42get out wait yes mr briggs i saw the note in the jacket you returned i'd rather you focus on
00:21:49your
00:21:49responsibilities show some professionalism
00:22:01stella oh my god i'm so sorry let me see wait this is already swollen this wasn't me what happened
00:22:09it's okay laney it's not your fault i'll be fine don't lie to me you went to see mark today
00:22:16did that
00:22:17scumad lay a hand on you unbelievable you're his wife how dare he hit you over some other woman
00:22:30maybe he was always this man and i was just too blind to see it
00:22:40speak of the devil it's mark
00:22:50how dare you keep calling her you cheat on her you hit her and now you think she wants to
00:22:55hear
00:22:55your voice i'm her real friend when you hurt her it is my business
00:23:08she's my friend mark the least you can do is show her some respect hearing your voice disgusts me
00:23:14i don't estella like need your strex you honestly make me sick you want both women do you hear how
00:23:22pathetic that sounds if your coworks and boss see me that won't be good for you so come home
00:23:33fine i'll go back after i finish up here
00:23:37what if he hits you again let me come with you he won't trust me he wouldn't dare
00:23:47i had the chef make all your favorites come on let's eat
00:24:00stella about earlier haley's family has deep ties to our company i can't afford to upset them i went
00:24:04too far with you right that's why i'm giving you full admin access to the security system
00:24:12this company is yours too you're half the boss here i promise this won't happen again today was the last
00:24:19time just trust me half the boss huh is that your way of saying you'll keep using my patent without
00:24:26paying a cent
00:24:30stella don't be upset haley is just a friend her parents are important business partners that's all
00:24:39a friend would you kiss a friend like that hold her in your arms in your office
00:24:46let's not talk about that stella let's have a baby a baby yes
00:24:52didn't you always want one if we have a child you'll always be my wife you won't feel so insecure
00:25:01insecure you think a child is a bargaining chip a prize for accepting your humiliation
00:25:09is the title mrs walsh supposed to make me forget you were with another woman
00:25:19i have a headache maybe some other time your head the injury i'm so sorry i should have paid
00:25:25more attention let me get the first aid kits
00:25:32laney already took care of it no need for your concern now
00:25:39i'll sleep in the study
00:25:50stella they've made adjustments to the team for the closed project
00:25:56what do you mean i thought the list was final it was but william is on the project now
00:26:05william and he's personally reviewing every single person on the team
00:26:10that means our spots aren't safe anymore
00:26:15william isn't just a brilliant researcher stella the briggs family owns half of brissette
00:26:19he's just enjoying his freedom before taking over their empire his family's wealth has nothing
00:26:25to do with my goals i just need to get on his team imagine if you actually won him over
00:26:30wouldn't that drive your pathetic husband crazy a thriving career and a man way better
00:26:35than mark it's a win-win laney my mind is on research men and revenge have no place in
00:26:41my world right now but i do need to speak with him can you help me get a moment alone
00:26:44with mr
00:26:45briggs a private meeting of course of course leave it to me
00:26:57you're home are you hungry i can ask the kitchen to make something
00:27:02i'm not hungry eat by yourself
00:27:10stella not eating will harm your health please have at least a little
00:27:15looking at you ruins my appetite didn't you say you wanted to visit hoxavi
00:27:19i'll be free next month let's go together
00:27:23you were always too busy for that trip before what changed oh right the patent if you're so
00:27:32desperate for a vacation why don't you take hayley instead
00:27:39stella don't talk to me like that i hate it i apologized didn't i then how am i supposed to
00:27:45talk to you should i sit down and have a pleasant little heart to heart about your affair
00:27:52yes we should definitely talk
00:28:00fine if you want to talk we'll talk i'm curious what else you think you can get from me
00:28:19all right what is it you wanted to say stella there's nothing going on with hayley this is
00:28:25business the smith family collaboration will take our company to the next level
00:28:30her father suggested she get experience with us with her background in international law
00:28:35the legal department is a perfect fit and what does her job have to do with me
00:28:42this is why i brought it up if your patent stays with us it'll be the first project hayley
00:28:48takes on she'll be pleased her family will be impressed and it helps our company
00:28:54you won't turn me down will you it's just a renewal
00:28:59so this whole talk is about using my patent to make hayley happy i'm being honest a strong
00:29:05company benefits us both we're married stella isn't it normal for a couple to support each other
00:29:13normal you have the nerve to call this normal
00:29:18this is my patent i've changed my mind i'm not selling and no one not even you have the right
00:29:26to force me
00:29:30enough this conversation is over go to the office tomorrow and sign the renewal
00:29:34the whole don't act like a child
00:29:40so
00:30:14Hey, Allegra, what's going on?
00:30:17Miss Russell?
00:30:20Mr. Walsh asked me to inform.
00:30:23Stoke harshed that in Cormu, you need to come to the office today.
00:30:28I'm sorry, Allegra, but I've decided not to work with your company anymore.
00:30:32I won't be coming in.
00:30:33I know you've made up your mind, but Mr. Walsh said if you don't come, it would be my error.
00:30:39He said I could lose my job.
00:30:42Wait, are you saying Mark would fire you just because I refused to come?
00:30:46He said he'd make sure no one else in the industry hires me.
00:30:50I know this is emotional blackmail, but it's fine. I'll find a way.
00:30:58That shameless bastard.
00:31:01Miss Russell, please don't make it worse for yourself because of me.
00:31:05I'll come.
00:31:08Don't worry, Allegra.
00:31:10This isn't your fault.
00:31:12He's targeting me, not you.
00:31:14I won't let you lose your job over this.
00:31:17Thank you so much, Miss Russell.
00:31:30Mrs. Walsh, what are you doing here?
00:31:32You shouldn't go in. That Haley girl is targeting you.
00:31:35She's scolding the whole team, calling them useless for not landing the deal.
00:31:40It's all right, Evie.
00:31:43Well, look who finally decided to show up.
00:31:46You were so high and mighty yesterday, acting like you didn't need the contract.
00:31:50And now?
00:31:52You're back to sign it.
00:31:53If you were going to crawl back anyway, what was all that drama for?
00:31:59What the hell are you pretending for?
00:32:02If Mark hadn't dragged innocent people into this, I wouldn't be here.
00:32:06So this is your talent?
00:32:07Manipulating people who have nothing to do with your feud?
00:32:10Impressive.
00:32:11Stella, all's fair in love and war.
00:32:13If it works, it works.
00:32:14Now sign the damn contract right now.
00:32:16No, I'm not signing anything.
00:32:18You?
00:32:20Mrs. Walsh, please.
00:32:21If something's bothering you, let's talk it through.
00:32:23You are Mr. Walsh's wife.
00:32:25Just tell us what you need.
00:32:26The reason I'm not renewing the contract?
00:32:29Simple.
00:32:29It's her.
00:32:32If you want my signature, tell your Mr. Walsh to show me some sincerity.
00:32:37Start by kicking Haley out of the company and make sure she leaves humiliated.
00:32:43Who do you think you are, Stella?
00:32:45It's just one damn patent.
00:32:47You think this entire company revolves around you?
00:32:51Well, guess what?
00:32:52I'm not going anywhere.
00:32:55Keep dreaming!
00:32:58Mrs. Walsh, wait.
00:33:00Allow me to walk you out.
00:33:01Please, if you don't mind me saying, could you have a word with Mr. Walsh?
00:33:05Haley isn't fit for this role.
00:33:07He still has feelings for you.
00:33:09He'll listen to you.
00:33:16Chory is a big city, Allegra.
00:33:18There's no shortage of companies here that would value someone like you.
00:33:22I understand.
00:33:23Take care, Mrs. Walsh.
00:33:36Mark, you should have seen her.
00:33:37She was completely out of line.
00:33:39I was only doing what you told me to, and she turned around and told me to get lost.
00:33:44All right, don't get too worked up.
00:33:46I understand you're angry.
00:33:48Why don't I take you to your favorite place for dinner tonight?
00:33:51No!
00:33:52I want Stella to kneel and apologize to me!
00:33:55Make her mark.
00:33:57Please?
00:34:04Haley, you really think you're that important?
00:34:10What did you just say?
00:34:12Stella is my wife, and always will be.
00:34:15What's between us is nothing more than a fling.
00:34:20You're joking, right?
00:34:22If you don't like it, you're free to leave.
00:34:28I was just messing around, don't be mad.
00:34:31I'll let it go, but you owe me.
00:34:34Fine.
00:34:35Whatever you ask, just leave Stella alone.
00:34:54Hello?
00:34:55There's a party tonight.
00:34:56I got an invite.
00:34:57I'm wiped out.
00:34:59I don't have energy.
00:35:00William's attending.
00:35:01Aren't you hoping to talk to him?
00:35:03I got an invite.
00:35:05All right.
00:35:06I'll come.
00:35:06Send me the details.
00:35:13Mark, you're incredible.
00:35:25You're incredible.
00:35:29I will continue to talk to him now.
00:35:30Stella, what's with this outfit?
00:35:39Is there something wrong with it?
00:35:40We're here to drink, not sign contracts.
00:35:43Good thing I planned ahead.
00:35:45Change now.
00:35:53Isn't this dress too daring?
00:35:55Perfect. You look absolutely gorgeous.
00:36:07Brady, meet Stella. Stella, this is Brady.
00:36:11Hello.
00:36:12Many try to get close to William. Take your time.
00:36:19Mr. Briggs, she has project questions for you.
00:36:32Exactly how long were you thinking of sitting like that?
00:36:41I'm so sorry. Sorry, Mr. Briggs.
00:36:43This wasn't intentional. Just give me a second.
00:36:47You'll have to do better than that.
00:36:49If you're staging an act, put in more effort.
00:36:52That's not what you think. I'm here about the project roster.
00:36:55I'm hoping you'll give me a shot.
00:36:59Is this your way of earning a spot on the team?
00:37:02I have papers and patents. I can bring value to the project.
00:37:07Clearly, your talents stretch past what you let slip.
00:37:12Wait!
00:37:24It was a misunderstanding.
00:37:26I just want to join the project.
00:37:40Explaining will only make it worse.
00:37:52Mark, what are you staring at?
00:37:54Nothing.
00:38:00Mr. Briggs, I meant every word.
00:38:02Please, give it thought.
00:38:04Throwing yourself at me in public?
00:38:06Won't people say I'm playing favorites?
00:38:08It wasn't what you think.
00:38:09It was an accident.
00:38:11You're skilled at attracting men.
00:38:13But I dislike forward women.
00:38:16I take pride in my work.
00:38:17I'm not the woman you think.
00:38:22I won't bother you again.
00:38:30Where's Stella?
00:38:31Didn't she leave with you?
00:38:32Not sure.
00:38:33Looks like she decided to go.
00:38:34Mr. Briggs, I made her wear the dress.
00:38:36She came in a shirt and jeans.
00:38:55Mr. Briggs, I heard you're handpicking top talents for the new project.
00:39:00Go ahead.
00:39:01Stella Russell.
00:39:02She's the author of the field-shaking paper on biologically active if factors.
00:39:07So she's the anonymous author of that paper.
00:39:20You were gone all day.
00:39:22Who were you fooling around with?
00:39:24I was in the lab.
00:39:25It's the smell of alcohol, tobacco, and perfume on you that makes me sick.
00:39:29Fine.
00:39:30Have it your way.
00:39:31Okay.
00:39:38Stella, open the door!
00:39:58Good morning, Ms. Russell.
00:40:00I'm Luca, Mr. Briggs' assistant.
00:40:02We have an opening to assist Mr. Briggs with document handling, and you're perfect for it.
00:40:06No.
00:40:07Thanks.
00:40:08But this position doesn't suit me.
00:40:09I'd rather join a group with my peers.
00:40:11Ms. Russell, this is a great opportunity.
00:40:19Is everything settled?
00:40:21Mr. Briggs, Ms. Russell turned down the offer.
00:40:25Smart girl.
00:40:31Stella, we just finished today's data.
00:40:34Can you drop it off with Mr. Briggs?
00:40:36Okay.
00:40:41William just set off for the underground garage.
00:40:43It's still possible to catch up.
00:41:05Are you courting death?
00:41:07Mr. Briggs, these files need your immediate review.
00:41:10Get in.
00:41:11We'll go over them as we drive.
00:41:19Stella is my wife.
00:41:20Who is this man?
00:41:22How dare she smile at him like that?
00:41:28You're a lot more tempting now than when you played innocent yesterday.
00:41:32Mr. Briggs, you can just leave the documents here.
00:41:36I won't follow you.
00:41:37Could you drop me off here?
00:41:38No.
00:41:39No.
00:41:40No.
00:41:40No.
00:41:41No.
00:41:41No.
00:41:42No.
00:41:43No.
00:41:43No.
00:41:45That night, I returned to our empty house and started throwing out every memory of Mark.
00:41:50The cups we made on vacation.
00:41:52I remember wishing on a shooting star that we would be happy together forever.
00:41:57What a joke.
00:41:58People change.
00:41:59I see that now.
00:42:09Stella, I waited for you at the Institute for Ages.
00:42:12Did you leave by another exit?
00:42:14I got a lift home with a colleague.
00:42:20Now I have a free week.
00:42:22What do you say we try for a baby?
00:42:25Mark, I've already told you.
00:42:27I don't want a baby right now.
00:42:31But after all these years, you always talked about wanting one before.
00:42:37Before was a long time ago.
00:42:40Tell me, Mark.
00:42:42How are those condoms from Raskate working out for you?
00:42:46I bet Haley didn't disappoint.
00:42:49You...
00:42:50You knew?
00:42:52All this time?
00:42:53I've always known.
00:42:56Stella, wait!
00:42:57Just let me explain!
00:43:00Stella!
00:43:01Open this door!
00:43:02We need to talk about this!
00:43:07Fine.
00:43:09I'll make you dinner.
00:43:10You always soften up when I cook for you.
00:43:19Wait a minute.
00:43:20Where's her coffee maker?
00:43:22It's always right here on the counter.
00:43:24Stella!
00:43:25What happened to the capsule coffee maker from the kitchen?
00:43:27Where is it?
00:43:36Stella, open up!
00:43:37Where is the coffee machine?
00:43:40It stopped working.
00:43:41I brought it out for repairs.
00:43:43Oh.
00:43:44Well, hey, Stella.
00:43:46I really messed up.
00:43:48Please, give me another chance.
00:43:51I made your favorite meal.
00:43:53Come downstairs and eat with me?
00:43:56I'm not hungry.
00:43:57I think I'll skip it.
00:44:03Okay.
00:44:04What about that coat you got me?
00:44:06I checked the closet.
00:44:06It wasn't there.
00:44:11I got the wrong size.
00:44:13I sent it back.
00:44:14Sent it back?
00:44:16Why not just swap it for another one?
00:44:18Lately, your whole look has shifted.
00:44:21I wasn't sure what you'd actually wear.
00:44:23Anyway, it's not like you're short on clothes.
00:44:25You've got tons already.
00:44:28But you picked that coat for me, Stella.
00:44:30Whatever you choose, I'll always like it.
00:44:33I'm exhausted.
00:44:35I'm turning in for the night.
00:45:00I'm turning in for the night.
00:45:05I want to marry Stella and cherish her forever.
00:45:08Only time can prove a promise like that, Mark.
00:45:10We'll be old and worn by then.
00:45:12A lifetime is exactly what I plan to give you.
00:45:15I'll spend every bit of it keeping that promise.
00:45:41Mark, how long are you going to stare at that screen?
00:45:43Look at me for once.
00:45:46Stella's being impossible.
00:45:48Why won't she just sign?
00:45:51Does she really think we're powerless?
00:45:53If she walks away, we'll find someone else.
00:45:55You have no idea what you're talking about.
00:45:57The company is in chaos because of you.
00:46:00Me?
00:46:00I'm just trying to help.
00:46:02Why are Nose Camp not you?
00:46:04She's the one causing problems.
00:46:06Just be quiet for a moment.
00:46:19What is it?
00:46:21Why did you freeze?
00:46:24Leave.
00:46:27What?
00:46:27But we were just discussing the contract.
00:46:30I said, leave.
00:46:35Now.
00:46:41I'm staying.
00:46:43Unless there's something you're hiding from me, Mark.
00:46:48Why would she be there now?
00:46:50Something isn't right.
00:46:57Legal department.
00:46:58Revite the contracts on my desk immediately.
00:47:02Mark, wait.
00:47:03Where are you going?
00:47:04What's wrong with the contracts?
00:47:06Did I mess something up?
00:47:13Hold on.
00:47:14I spent hours on those.
00:47:16Why are you taking them back?
00:47:17You're nothing but a useless leech.
00:47:21You work in legal, don't you?
00:47:24You just sit there like a statue while I do all the real work.
00:47:28What does this company even pay you for?
00:47:30Decoration?
00:47:31Effective immediately.
00:47:32Forget about your year-end bonus.
00:47:38Mrs. Smith, have you actually looked at the contracts you're so proud of?
00:47:43They don't even follow basic company formatting.
00:47:45It's laughable.
00:47:46A child with half a brain could have done better.
00:47:48You!
00:47:49Who do you think you are talking to me like that?
00:47:51I'll mark fire you on the spot!
00:47:55Too late.
00:47:56My resignation's already been submitted.
00:47:58You missed your chance to kick me out.
00:48:00And since we're being honest,
00:48:02I can't stomach people who climb with favors and destroy families in the process.
00:48:06You tick both boxes.
00:48:09Also, newsflash.
00:48:10Waving your foreign passport around doesn't make you special.
00:48:13Trash from abroad is still trash.
00:48:18You shameless witch!
00:48:20Who gave you the right to talk to me like that?
00:48:22Try acting like you went to college
00:48:23instead of hurling insults and making a spectacle of yourself.
00:48:26Anyway, I'm not on the payroll anymore.
00:48:28Cut my year-end bonus if it makes you happy.
00:48:30I'm done here.
00:48:32Did you see that?
00:48:34Who knew Alelica had that kind of nerve?
00:48:36She was pushed too far.
00:48:37Some people just dig their own graves.
00:48:39You clueless idiots!
00:48:41Just wait until Mark gets back!
00:48:43I'll make sure every single one of you is out on the street!
00:48:48Stella, you can't keep running yourself into the ground like this.
00:48:52What if you faint?
00:48:54I appreciate it, Lainey.
00:48:56Trust me, I know my limits.
00:48:58Hey!
00:48:59The list just came out!
00:49:00Come on, let's take a look!
00:49:01You could use a breaker.
00:49:08No.
00:49:09I must have skimmed past it.
00:49:10Let me look again, from the top.
00:49:18Lainey?
00:49:19It's not there.
00:49:21My name simply isn't there.
00:49:23What?
00:49:24That's impossible!
00:49:27I'm looking right at it!
00:49:30How can you not be on the list?
00:49:37Hey, it's alright.
00:49:39Missing out on this one isn't the end of the world.
00:49:42I'm fine, really.
00:49:43You sure?
00:49:44You don't look fine.
00:49:45Honestly, I'm okay.
00:49:47Don't fuss over me.
00:49:47Go take care of your own work.
00:49:55If I can't join the project, so be it.
00:49:58The marriage is already finished.
00:50:00It's time to disappear for a while.
00:50:03Miss Russell, try not to let the list get to you.
00:50:06Luca, you really have no talent for comforting people, you know that?
00:50:10Mr. Briggs is hosting a dinner at the Voyage Hotel tonight.
00:50:13If you're not busy, maybe you should come.
00:50:15It might give him a chance to reconsider.
00:50:17You helped him with his plans.
00:50:19If he made up his mind to exclude me, what's the point in showing up to beg?
00:50:23That won't be necessary.
00:50:24Mr. Briggs must have his reasons.
00:50:26I'm sure he's found someone better suited for the team.
00:50:33Mark will discover the divorce agreement sooner or later.
00:50:36He'll move heaven and earth to hunt me down, but his attention is tangled up with Haley now.
00:50:40He won't waste much effort tracking me if I vanish completely from his radar.
00:50:45The farther I run, the safer I'll be.
00:50:52Stella, you're taking leave.
00:50:54Is this because you weren't on the project list?
00:50:56I just need a break, Lainey.
00:50:58You've seen how hard I've been working.
00:51:00You deserve it.
00:51:01You're always the first to arrive and the last to leave.
00:51:04Rest well.
00:51:08Mr. Briggs, that's Ms. Russell.
00:51:09She took extended leave today.
00:51:11She doesn't look happy.
00:51:12Should we tell her the truth about the team selection?
00:51:15She saw us.
00:51:19Sir?
00:51:19She's walking away.
00:51:20Fast.
00:51:21She's running.
00:51:22It's fine.
00:51:23She's not the delicate type.
00:51:24Drive.
00:51:25Pick up the phone, Stella!
00:51:27Where are you?
00:51:32Blocked.
00:51:33She actually blocked my number.
00:51:38If she's not coming home, where is she going?
00:51:46There she is.
00:51:48Finally.
00:51:49Wait a minute.
00:51:53It's the same one she got into before.
00:52:06How could Stella have any tie to William Briggs?
00:52:23Stella, why haven't you come home these past few days?
00:52:26I've just had a lot going on.
00:52:28So being busy means you have to clear out all your things?
00:52:30Half the house is empty, Stella, and everything missing belongs to you.
00:52:35You even blocked my number.
00:52:37And the wedding photo, it's gone.
00:52:39Where did you put everything, Stella?
00:52:41So he finally noticed.
00:52:43I ran into a little financial trouble, so I pawned my things.
00:52:46Once I've sorted things out, I'll get them back.
00:52:48If you needed money, why didn't you just tell me?
00:52:51There was no reason to pawn your things.
00:52:53Take these.
00:52:54Use them for whatever you want.
00:52:58That's not necessary.
00:52:59I've already sorted the money myself.
00:53:01You can keep those cards.
00:53:02Stella, what are you hiding from me?
00:53:04We're still husband and wife.
00:53:05No matter what's going on, good or bad, you can tell me.
00:53:09I'll handle it with you.
00:53:10You don't have to shoulder everything alone.
00:53:16There's nothing to tell.
00:53:17Work's been busy at the Institute, and I have a business trip coming up.
00:53:21I'll be out of town for a while.
00:53:24Wait!
00:53:33Go to the airport.
00:53:40So he's tailing me.
00:54:09Ma'am, if you help me out,
00:54:11I'll give you $500.
00:54:13When you head back in, just dump the water from your bucket onto the man waiting outside the restroom.
00:54:18He's been following me since I left home.
00:54:20I'm desperate.
00:54:21Please, if you can pull this off, the money's yours.
00:54:24Please, don't let him know I'm gone.
00:54:26And thank you.
00:54:27Really.
00:54:37What the hell are you doing?
00:54:39Oh my goodness, sir, I'm so sorry.
00:54:40I didn't see you standing there.
00:54:42I thought you were just part of the plumbing.
00:54:45Oh gosh, let me get that for you.
00:54:49Oh my gosh.
00:54:55I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
00:54:57I'm really sorry.
00:54:59Enough!
00:54:59Just go!
00:55:00Don't bother me!
00:55:07Stella, do you really think this will get rid of me?
00:55:17Hello, Stella.
00:55:18How much longer are you going to keep pestering Mark?
00:55:20He's finished with you.
00:55:22Why don't you have a little dignity and let go?
00:55:24Maybe you need a reminder, Haley.
00:55:26Mark and I are still married.
00:55:27The law is on my side.
00:55:29So tell me,
00:55:30who gave you permission to call me and hurl accusation?
00:55:33I'm not here to fight with you!
00:55:36Why don't you come over so we can talk face to face?
00:55:39It's simple.
00:55:41The one who isn't loved is always the third wheel.
00:55:44Take my advice and know your place.
00:55:47Is this really what the Smith family taught you?
00:55:49To meddle in marriages and play the mistress?
00:55:52It's almost admirable how you can spout this nonsense
00:55:55without a single scrap of dignity.
00:55:58You better watch your mouth!
00:55:59I've got better things to do than play along with your bullshit.
00:56:02Maybe try focusing on the Walsh group's plummeting profits
00:56:05instead of pestering me.
00:56:09Stella.
00:56:10How could you speak to Haley like that?
00:56:13So you're her backup.
00:56:14Of course.
00:56:14Siding with anyone you think can benefit your precious son.
00:56:17You better show up right now.
00:56:18Let me make this clear.
00:56:19Clinging to my son will get you nowhere.
00:56:21You are nothing but a burden to our family.
00:56:23Come to the Voyage Hotel immediately.
00:56:24If not,
00:56:25you can face the consequences.
00:56:30Fine.
00:56:31I'm on my way.
00:56:47So, you finally bothered to show up.
00:56:49I want you to divorce my son right now.
00:56:53And why is that?
00:56:54What have you ever done for the Walsh family?
00:56:57You can't even give us a child.
00:56:59Useless.
00:57:00There's no place for a barren hen like you.
00:57:02Her family is nothing.
00:57:04Raised without manners.
00:57:06You shouldn't lower yourself, Jaiselyn.
00:57:09Get those divorce papers ready by Monday.
00:57:12I refuse to tolerate you for one more day.
00:57:15Fine.
00:57:16I'll divorce him.
00:57:18What do you want out of this, Stella?
00:57:21I'm not making any demands.
00:57:23Divorce is fine by me.
00:57:30But, Jaiselyn, I expect you to pay back every cent I spent on your beauty appointments and imported supplements.
00:57:36The health supplements you're taking every month, why not ask Mark who's really footing the bill?
00:57:40And everyone at the casino knows exactly how many toes you've stepped on.
00:57:45Stella, don't you dare get greedy with me.
00:57:47Why should I pay you back a cent?
00:57:48Those supplements, my son paid for them.
00:57:51As for the salon visits, I cover those with my own membership.
00:57:54Stella, honestly, isn't this a little beneath you?
00:57:56Or could it be you're not actually ready for this divorce?
00:57:58And you're just making excuses to keep Jaiselyn on a leash?
00:58:01I'm just laying out the truth here.
00:58:03That membership card you're so fond of?
00:58:05My friend owns the salon.
00:58:06I got you a 90% discount.
00:58:08Please, Mrs. Walsh, don't worry.
00:58:10From now on, I'll make sure you have everything you need.
00:58:12Your standard of living drop, I swear.
00:58:13Supplements, salon treatments, I have plenty of connections.
00:58:15I'll handle it all.
00:58:16These are just the tip of the iceberg.
00:58:18Fine.
00:58:19If you claim all that's gone, then so be it.
00:58:21But I want you to divorce my son right now!
00:58:24All right.
00:58:25But a divorce requires both parties to show up.
00:58:27If you can get Mark here, I won't stand in your way.
00:58:32If you're so determined, maybe spend your energy convincing him instead of wasting mine.
00:58:41She really has no idea what's coming.
00:58:43We gave her the chance to bow out gracefully, and she turned it down.
00:58:47She'll see.
00:58:48Once her name's dragged through the mud, Mark won't even look her way.
00:58:51And by then, leaving won't be her decision anymore.
00:58:54Jaiselyn, you're the best, I swear.
00:58:56I'll be the most loyal daughter-in-law you've ever had.
00:59:00I'll be the most loyal daughter-in-law you've ever had.
00:59:03She's next to me.
00:59:12No, no, no, no, no.
00:59:17No, no, no, no.
00:59:27Mr. Briggs, I really believe Ms. Russell is the ideal choice for the project.
00:59:32She's head and shoulders above the others.
00:59:34Also, earlier today, when she saw our car, she looked hesitant, almost anxious, and left right after.
00:59:40It felt like she didn't want to be misunderstood.
00:59:42Honestly, sir, I don't believe she's the kind of woman you perceive her to be.
00:59:45She's always been composed and respectful in everything she does.
00:59:49My attention is needed elsewhere. Inform me of our guest's arrival.
00:59:55It looked like Stella.
01:00:00No, it couldn't have been her.
01:00:28Please, I'll give you anything you want. Just let me go.
01:00:36Quit fighting. We're not here to harm you. We just need a few dirty pictures.
01:00:42Pictures? What kind of pictures?
01:00:51Who asked you to do this? I have money. Whatever they paid you, I'll match it and add more.
01:00:55Don't bother. This will be over soon if you stop fighting.
01:00:57You're committing a crime. Sooner or later, you'll be arrested.
01:01:00I will report everything and none of you will walk away clean.
01:01:02Or, you take my money now, walk out that door, and I never mention this again.
01:01:06Think it over. Don't waste your energy.
01:01:10Hayley?
01:01:12There's no way out. Since we're going to stage something like this, it better look real.
01:01:17Stage what?
01:01:19People care about believability now.
01:01:21These are your props. Use them however you want.
01:01:24And don't bother with condoms.
01:01:34Hayley, this is illegal. You think foreign citizenship makes you untouchable?
01:01:41You bunch of wimps. I'll handle it.
01:01:46And you, Stella? You really think you're on Mark's level?
01:01:50He's the one who told me to do this. He wants you punished.
01:02:03There. The contract is binding.
01:02:06Your patent rights now belong to my family. For free.
01:02:09She's all yours, boys. Enjoy.
01:02:12Damn, you smell good. So soft.
01:02:14But you look real pretty crying.
01:02:16Which toy should we use first?
01:02:19Don't touch me.
01:02:26What the hell?
01:02:27Get these bastards out of here.
01:02:30No! Let go of me!
01:02:38Are you alright?
01:02:41The ropes are off. You're safe now.
01:02:47I'm... alright, thanks.
01:02:49Come on. Let's get you out of here.
01:02:51Let's get you out of here.
01:02:59Careful.
01:03:08Mr. Briggs, we've identified those people, but say it.
01:03:13She deserves the truth.
01:03:15Some of them carry infectious diseases.
01:03:17If they'd laid a hand on Mrs. Russell, the fallout would have been catastrophic.
01:03:22Haley, she meant to destroy me.
01:03:24Mr. Briggs, thank you for everything you've done today.
01:03:27But from here on out, I'll handle it myself.
01:03:29This isn't your battle.
01:03:39A clean divorce was all I wanted.
01:03:41But their cruelty has gone too far.
01:03:43If that's how they want to play, then I'm finished being merciful.
01:03:57Where do you think you're going?
01:04:00Your IV's still running.
01:04:20Stella, what on earth happened to you?
01:04:25I'm alright, Lainey.
01:04:28You are not alright.
01:04:30Oh dear, what happened?
01:04:31Don't be scared.
01:04:32I'm right here.
01:04:33Tell me who did this to you.
01:04:40It was Mark and Haley.
01:04:43Mark?
01:04:44Did he lay a hand on you?
01:04:46Has he completely lost his mind?
01:04:48No, he didn't touch me.
01:04:50Can we talk inside?
01:04:54Haley did that to you?
01:04:56She ought to be behind bars.
01:04:58She forced me to imprint my fingerprint on the document when I had no strength left.
01:05:02They didn't partner with me, Lainey.
01:05:05They stole the patent.
01:05:07Don't stress.
01:05:08I'll help you get it back.
01:05:10I found another buyer for you.
01:05:11I've been putting together the contract.
01:05:13But Haley already took the contract with my fingerprint.
01:05:16The buyer I found is trustworthy.
01:05:19Once you sign his contract, he'll take care of everything.
01:05:22What Haley did was illegal.
01:05:28I can't believe Mark.
01:05:30All those years he acted like the perfect partner.
01:05:33It was a fa-facade.
01:05:34It makes me sick.
01:05:36How could he be so cruel?
01:05:38Now that everything had blown up, I had no intention of that.
01:05:42I had no intention of playing nice anymore.
01:05:44Lainey, I need a little help.
01:05:47Name it.
01:05:48As long as it's something I can do, I'm on your side.
01:05:55Could you help me with this?
01:06:10She's cutting me off.
01:06:11Proving a point.
01:06:13Haley, where are you?
01:06:15At the spa.
01:06:15Why?
01:06:16Miss me already?
01:06:17There's a charity gala tomorrow night.
01:06:18Come with me.
01:06:19With you?
01:06:20To a public event?
01:06:21Of course.
01:06:22This is perfect.
01:06:23Tomorrow, everyone will see the photos of Stella's humiliation.
01:06:25Mark will have no choice but to drop her for good.
01:06:28But Mark, I don't have a dress.
01:06:31I'll pick you up early.
01:06:32We'll go shopping.
01:06:33You're the best.
01:06:34Love you.
01:06:35This gala is important.
01:06:36A new partner will be there.
01:06:37Haley's family name might just give me the edge I need.
01:06:40Stella wants to fight dirty?
01:06:41I can play that game too.
01:06:44Mark, what about this one?
01:06:46Yeah, looks good.
01:06:47You haven't even looked.
01:06:48Look at me properly.
01:06:49It suits you.
01:06:50The color works.
01:06:52I'll take it.
01:06:52Stella never needed all this.
01:06:54A t-shirt, a ponytail.
01:06:55Ten minutes and she was ready.
01:06:56Not a whole day.
01:07:02Who's that with Mr. Walsh?
01:07:04The Smith girl?
01:07:05They look awfully close.
01:07:07Is it an affair?
01:07:08No way.
01:07:09Did Mr. Walsh already divorce his wife?
01:07:14Divorce.
01:07:17Divorce.
01:07:26Let them whisper, Mark.
01:07:27Tonight, they see you with me, not her.
01:07:30Keep your chin up and ignore them.
01:07:31We need to find Mr. Williams.
01:07:33Today is the day Stella finally loses everything.
01:07:39Mr. Williams, it's been too long.
01:07:41Mr. Walsh, a pleasure.
01:07:44And you are?
01:07:45Haley.
01:07:47I'm a great admirer of your work, sir.
01:07:49I see.
01:07:52Williams, there you are.
01:07:53We need to talk.
01:07:55Mark, forget him.
01:07:56It's time.
01:08:01Nothing.
01:08:02There's nothing here.
01:08:03What are you talking about?
01:08:04Put the phone away.
01:08:05Where is Jaiselyn?
01:08:06She had all day.
01:08:07Did she get cold feet?
01:08:08Come here.
01:08:09Now.
01:08:10Ladies, I must be going.
01:08:11My son and daughter-in-law need me.
01:08:13Daughter-in-law?
01:08:14Since when?
01:08:17A message from Haley.
01:08:19She must have the photos already.
01:08:21She wants me there for the big reveal.
01:08:23Oh, this is going to be perfect.
01:08:32Jaiselyn!
01:08:33Jaiselyn!
01:08:35Jaiselyn!
01:08:45Jaiselyn!
01:08:46Why did you call me here?
01:08:47My mother is arriving soon to sign a major deal with Mark.
01:08:50But with my current status, things are complicated.
01:08:55Stella signed away the patent.
01:08:57She has nothing left to bargain with.
01:08:59She's powerless now.
01:09:02Don't worry, dear.
01:09:03I understand perfectly.
01:09:05I will handle it.
01:09:13Mom.
01:09:14What the hell are you doing here?
01:09:19Why shouldn't I be here, Mark?
01:09:21To tell everyone the truth about your pathetic wife?
01:09:25Don't you dare.
01:09:26Stella is not worthy of you.
01:09:29She's been messing around with other men behind your back.
01:09:37A shameless woman dragging the Walsh name through the mud.
01:09:46You need to divorce her.
01:09:49Divorce her right now before she ruins us all.
01:09:52That's enough!
01:09:57What nonsense are you spouting in front of everyone?
01:10:04Look at you, Mark.
01:10:06Still defending that woman?
01:10:07She's been cheating on you.
01:10:09Haley is the one who deserves you.
01:10:11Divorce Stella already!
01:10:14Don't worry, Jaiselyn.
01:10:16I'll take good care of Mark.
01:10:18Cheating?
01:10:19What are you talking about?
01:10:20Stella would never!
01:10:22Mom.
01:10:23What are you really doing here?
01:10:25I told you, I've seen the disgusting photos.
01:10:28And you're still defending her?
01:10:31Here.
01:10:32Stella signed this contract herself.
01:10:35She's guilty, Mark.
01:10:36She's trying to clean up her mess quietly.
01:10:38She signed this?
01:10:39Why?
01:10:41Was my mother right?
01:10:42Did she betray me with William?
01:10:49Stella.
01:10:57It can't be.
01:10:58After everything we did, how is she standing there?
01:11:02She wouldn't dare show her face.
01:11:05Not tonight.
01:11:06Not after those photos.
01:11:17Mark, don't let her intimidate you.
01:11:19My family is reasonable.
01:11:21They won't judge you for leaving her.
01:11:27Mr. Walsh, our family usually wouldn't consider a divorced man.
01:11:30But since Haley has chosen you, we won't stand in your way.
01:11:32Just make sure you resolve things with your ex-wife properly.
01:11:35Everyone knows the problems in your marriage weren't your fault.
01:11:40Stella, is it?
01:11:41After everything you've done, you'd be wise to sign the divorce papers and spare yourself the shame.
01:11:46Tell me, Mark.
01:11:47Mark, what was my crime in this marriage?
01:11:50What did I do to deserve this treatment from you?
01:11:52Stella, this isn't...
01:11:55You have the nerve to ask what you did wrong?
01:11:57You were sleeping around while married, openly shameless.
01:12:00I used to think you refused to divorce because you had real feelings for Mark.
01:12:03But how could you take such vulgar pictures with other men?
01:12:05The props, the outfits.
01:12:06I never expected you to be like that.
01:12:08I won't let Mark continue to be with someone like you.
01:12:11Seriously, Stella?
01:12:12Are you really that reckless?
01:12:14That's disgusting.
01:12:15Honestly, someone from outside our circle wouldn't understand basic decency.
01:12:19No wonder Mark would rather be with the Smith girl after what she pulled,
01:12:22who could tolerate their wife being with other men.
01:12:29You're accusing me of sleeping around, Haley.
01:12:31Do you have proof?
01:12:33Everyone is talking about it.
01:12:35No, you are talking about it.
01:12:37And without proof, it's slander.
01:12:39I can take you to court.
01:12:41You speak with such detail.
01:12:43About the toys, the outfits.
01:12:46Were you hiding in the room?
01:12:48Or did you set it all up?
01:12:51Well, someone saw it and told me.
01:12:54The truth always comes out, Stella.
01:12:57Alright then.
01:12:58If you're so confident, show us the evidence.
01:13:01What toys, which men.
01:13:02Let's see it.
01:13:04Jaiselyn!
01:13:05Haley, show them the proof already.
01:13:07Didn't you say you saw everything yourself?
01:13:09What?
01:13:10I thought you had the photos!
01:13:12What's wrong?
01:13:12Can't find your proof now?
01:13:15Want me to give you a hand?
01:13:17Maybe I should start laying out the details of your little affair with Mark.
01:13:22Should I tell everyone what you two have been doing behind closed doors?
01:13:29Stella, wait!
01:13:31Please, let me explain!
01:13:33What?
01:13:34What?
01:13:39What?
01:13:39What?
01:13:40I trust you.
01:13:41Please, just hear me out.
01:13:43Don't lay of hander on me!
01:13:45I feel sick just looking at you.
01:13:54Is this your idea of love, Mark?
01:13:56Loving two women at once?
01:13:58It's pathetic.
01:14:08Stella, what happened to you?
01:14:10What happened?
01:14:12Isn't it obvious?
01:14:14Those are the marks from her night with those men.
01:14:20You only signed the contract because you were scared we'd expose you!
01:14:25You were begging them not to stop.
01:14:28You kept saying how much you liked it.
01:14:32And now you want to act like you're the victim?
01:14:35You know what you did is a crime, right?
01:14:37You could go to prison for this.
01:14:42Stella?
01:14:45What is she talking about?
01:14:47Were you with other men?
01:14:50Mrs. Russell, how dare you spout such lies about my daughter?
01:14:54That accusation is completely out of line.
01:14:56Mr. Walsh, I only agreed to work with you because of Haley.
01:15:00After this slander, I see no reason to continue.
01:15:03Come, Haley.
01:15:03Mother, wait.
01:15:05I don't want to go.
01:15:06Hold on.
01:15:07Haley, what exactly did you do to Stella?
01:15:10Mark, I haven't done anything.
01:15:11Don't you believe me?
01:15:12Hasn't Stella been ignoring you lately?
01:15:14Staying away from home?
01:15:15If she's so innocent, then why hasn't she come back to you?
01:15:19Before you say a word, Mark.
01:15:31Do whatever you want.
01:15:33If anything goes wrong, I'll handle it.
01:15:36Stella, Mark told me to handle this.
01:15:41You refused to sign the contract nicely, so this is your punishment.
01:15:50What now, Haley?
01:15:51Got anything to say?
01:15:54Or are you going to tell everyone that the recording is fake?
01:15:57What?
01:15:58You actually sent people to rape Stella?
01:16:01Haley, our plan was just to take some fake photos.
01:16:04That was it.
01:16:05I never agreed to something criminal.
01:16:07You're more ruthless than I ever imagined.
01:16:26Mark, please.
01:16:27It's not what it looks like.
01:16:28Nobody believes me.
01:16:30I believe my own ears, Haley.
01:16:32How could you?
01:16:34It was your mother.
01:16:35Jaiselyn told me to do it.
01:16:36What?
01:16:37You dare lie about me?
01:16:38It's the truth.
01:16:40You said Stella couldn't have kids.
01:16:41That she wasn't good enough for Mark.
01:16:44You wanted her gone.
01:16:47This was all your idea.
01:16:49Stop blaming me without proof.
01:16:51You've lost your mind.
01:16:53Mother, that sounds exactly like something you would say.
01:16:56Mark, she's trying to tear our family apart.
01:17:00Don't listen to her.
01:17:01Mr. Briggs, Miss Russell has signed the contract.
01:17:04Did she ask for anything else?
01:17:06No, sir.
01:17:07She signed it easily.
01:17:09Just as I thought.
01:17:11Is there more?
01:17:13Mrs. Russell went to the Choria charity event by herself tonight.
01:17:17Was the Walsh family there?
01:17:19Yes, and there's been some drama.
01:17:21Miss Russell played a recording.
01:17:23A recording.
01:17:24So she came prepared.
01:17:28Are you heading out, Mr. Briggs?
01:17:30She's our partner now.
01:17:31If something happens to her, it could affect our company.
01:17:35I'll take you there, sir.
01:17:45You've got some nerve, Haley!
01:17:48You knew my son was married and still chased him.
01:17:51You hired thugs to kidnap Stella!
01:17:54Don't you dare pin that on me!
01:17:56You're the one who told me to do it!
01:17:58I was following your orders!
01:18:00Right?
01:18:03You're the one who told you to do it!
01:18:05I didn't know what it was!
01:18:06I didn't know, I didn't know!
01:18:08Miss Russell, I'm so sorry!
01:18:10This is all on me!
01:18:12Mark's mom tricked me, I swear!
01:18:15I never meant to hurt you.
01:18:17Whatever compensation you want.
01:18:19Money.
01:18:20Anything.
01:18:20My family will pay.
01:18:22Please just forgive me.
01:18:23Oh? And how much exactly were you planning to offer?
01:18:28Whatever you want. Just name it. My family can afford it.
01:18:34Stella, why are you even entertaining this?
01:18:39Hayley, not everything in life can be solved by throwing money at it.
01:18:43I don't want your money. I'm taking the evidence to the police.
01:18:49Let them handle it.
01:18:51The police?
01:18:52Oh, and by the way, all that effort you put in, it was a waste.
01:18:57Your guys failed.
01:19:03I just walked away with a few scratches.
01:19:08What? No. That can't be right. You're lying!
01:19:16Stella. Thank God. I was so worried. You're safe.
01:19:27Didn't I tell you to stay away from me? You make me sick.
01:19:32Stella? I just wanted to make sure you were okay.
01:19:35I'm not done with you. That patent your company has been using?
01:19:41You forced me into a deal and kept using my work after it expired. That's illegal.
01:19:47The contract. Hayley gave me that contract.
01:19:51My new partners have already taken a hit because of your actions.
01:19:55Even if I wanted to spare you, they won't.
01:19:59Prepare for a huge payout.
01:20:02Oh, come on, Stella.
01:20:04Do you really think anyone will buy that story?
01:20:08Who would dare sue the Walsh group?
01:20:14You're just trying to play the sympathy card so Mark won't divorce you.
01:20:18What do you even have to offer him?
01:20:20I bring him foreign investors.
01:20:21Key partnerships.
01:20:25You have nothing!
01:20:28What have you ever done besides that one lucky patent?
01:20:32If Mark hadn't backed you, you'd be on the streets.
01:20:35He only used it because he felt sorry for you.
01:20:38Do you seriously think you're some brilliant inventor?
01:20:44You are utterly disgraceful, Stella.
01:20:47Am I?
01:20:48Or is it the woman who proudly acts as a mistress in public?
01:20:54Is this what passes for aristocratic grace in Autridi?
01:20:57Don't you dare!
01:20:58You and your worthless patent!
01:21:00My patent is the reason the Walsh group has had any success.
01:21:03Should we review the contracts?
01:21:05The ones that show you've never paid me the monthly fees you owe?
01:21:08You're lying!
01:21:09You have no contract!
01:21:10Go on, prove it!
01:21:11Where is your evidence?
01:21:12Yes, bring it out.
01:21:14I want to see who dares to challenge the Walsh family.
01:21:19I'm the one who signed her patent?
01:21:20Is there an issue with that?
01:21:26I signed the contract.
01:21:27Does anyone here have a problem with it?
01:21:29William, you?
01:21:30After years of working with the Walsh group, Ms. Russell hasn't received a single payment.
01:21:35Let me make this clear to everyone.
01:21:36I run a principled company.
01:21:38You will be paid every cent you are owed, Mrs. Russell.
01:21:41And my legal team will assist you in recovering everything you are entitled to.
01:21:45I've never seen him look at me like that before.
01:21:48Was it real?
01:21:49Or was my mind just playing tricks on me?
01:21:57And who exactly do you think you are?
01:21:59Did Stella hire you to play along in this little act of hers?
01:22:02Saying you signed a contract doesn't make it real.
01:22:05What matters is proof, not who can talk the biggest game.
01:22:10It's been a while since I've come across such pure stupidity.
01:22:13It's almost entertaining.
01:22:15William Briggs.
01:22:16Heir to the Briggs family and Brissette.
01:22:19The MU project with the Achire Royal Family and the Hookwood Research Institute?
01:22:24All under my name.
01:22:25Is that enough to qualify for Mrs. Russell's patent?
01:22:30Stella, come here.
01:22:31You're still my wife.
01:22:32My husband is trying to save face.
01:22:35How pathetic.
01:22:36Oh?
01:22:36So you do remember she's your wife, Mr. Walsh?
01:22:39That's funny.
01:22:40I thought the woman beside you was your true match.
01:22:45Stella, I said, come here.
01:22:48Now!
01:22:49Mark, stop the act.
01:22:50I was serious when I said I wanted a divorce.
01:22:53You betrayed me first.
01:22:54Did you really think I would stay chained to you forever?
01:22:59Stella, I know you're upset.
01:23:01Let's just go home and talk.
01:23:03Whatever apology you want, I'll give it.
01:23:05You think an apology fixes this?
01:23:07You think I'm just making a scene?
01:23:09Mr. Briggs, thank you for recognizing my wife's talent.
01:23:12I'm so happy for her.
01:23:14Mr. Walsh, you should probably focus on calming your mistress.
01:23:17How dare you!
01:23:18And Ms. Russell's patent speaks for itself.
01:23:21It has nothing to do with you, so don't try to take credit.
01:23:24You're enjoying this, aren't you, Stella?
01:23:26I'm enjoying someone finally seeing through your performance.
01:23:39Get out of my way!
01:23:41No.
01:23:54We received a report of kidnapping and assault.
01:23:57Haley Smith, Mark Wald, and Jaiselyn Wald, please come with us.
01:24:00What?
01:24:00She really called the police?
01:24:02Mom, I don't want to go!
01:24:03Officer, this must be a mistake.
01:24:05You can't arrest my daughter over a simple accusation.
01:24:07We'll sort that out at the station, ma'am.
01:24:09Please don't interfere.
01:24:09Mom, do something! Call someone!
01:24:12I... I can't.
01:24:13My name means nothing here.
01:24:17Mrs. Smith, put your hands behind your back.
01:24:19You're coming with us.
01:24:22No, I do not.
01:24:30No! I didn't do anything wrong! Why are you taking me?
01:24:33Ma'am, if you're innocent, the truth will come out. Please cooperate.
01:24:36Mom, say something! Stella's lying to them!
01:24:38Mom, my daughter. They're putting you in handcuffs.
01:24:41Jaiselyn Wald?
01:24:42I don't know anything. I swear. I'll come with you. I'll tell you everything I know.
01:24:51Where are you going?
01:24:55Back to the research center.
01:24:57That's on my way. I'll drop you.
01:24:59There's no need, Mr. Briggs. I can manage.
01:25:02I helped you once, and now you're trying to keep your distance?
01:25:03I'm sorry. I...
01:25:27I'm sorry. I...
01:25:31I didn't mean to.
01:25:42Don't move.
01:25:54I'm so sorry, Mr. Briggs. The car turned, I lost my balance. I swear I have no improper intentions towards
01:25:59you whatsoever.
01:26:00I can see that.
01:26:01No, you don't believe me. If I have any improper thoughts about you, then may I get hit by a
01:26:05car the moment I step outside?
01:26:07There's no need for such a dramatic curse. I'm not blind. I saw what happened.
01:26:11Well, you were basically blind last time.
01:26:14Where did that come from?
01:26:21Mr. Briggs, I feel like you have a bias against me. It makes things really difficult whenever you're around.
01:26:28When have I ever made things difficult for you?
01:26:35Forget I said anything. Just pretend I was rambling.
01:26:41Ms. Russell, you took my measurements earlier.
01:26:45I... yes?
01:26:48So the suit should fit perfectly this time, right?
01:26:51This time? But you told me not to waste my time on trivial things.
01:26:57We've arrived at the Research Institute's dormitory, Ms. Russell. Please take care.
01:27:10Stella, you're back!
01:27:12How did it go? Is everything alright?
01:27:16It went well, Lainey. Thanks to you and that recorder. Everyone know Haley framed me.
01:27:20Good! Those two snakes deserve everything that's coming to them. I hope they rot!
01:27:25Speaking of things coming to them, why didn't you tell me Mr. Briggs was behind the company I signed with?
01:27:29Wait, what are you talking about?
01:27:32The new contract. It's with a subsidiary of the Briggs Group.
01:27:36Oh my god! William, you're working with him? I swear I had no idea!
01:27:40I just knew they seemed professional and the offer was generous. I never would have guessed!
01:27:44It's okay, Lainey. It doesn't matter. As long as the partnership works.
01:27:47Works? Stella, it's more than working. You're all over the internet. Briggs Group is suing Mark for everything he's worth.
01:27:52They are?
01:27:52Yes! The compensation alone might bankrupt him.
01:27:55His partners are pulling out. Investors are gone. The Walsh Group is finished!
01:28:02And Haley?
01:28:04Oh, she's not getting away. This has become a diplomatic issue. She's going to jail.
01:28:22I'm not going to jail.
01:28:22I can't wait.
01:28:24I'm going to jail.
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