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00:00:06Champagne pink?
00:00:08Look, here comes Simmons!
00:00:12I can't believe he actually came.
00:00:16Mr. Simmons is here!
00:00:25He's here!
00:00:27Mr. Simmons, how does it feel to dominate the diamond market?
00:00:33Back off. No one touches him.
00:00:38Mr. Simmons is so handsome and rich.
00:00:42If I can get him, I will be the happiest woman in the world.
00:00:48Don't be silly.
00:00:51Three-step rule.
00:00:52The one with the most eligible bachelor in New York that no one can get their hands on him?
00:01:00Ah! My ankle!
00:01:03Not again.
00:01:09I did warn you, remember?
00:01:12They say the sheets on his bed have security.
00:01:18Secure the East Elevator Banks, and find out who let the press in and fire them.
00:01:33Come on, Violet.
00:01:35Once I get paid, Mom's medical bills will be covered.
00:01:39Shh!
00:01:43Shh!
00:01:45Shh!
00:01:46Shh!
00:01:46Shh!
00:01:48Shh!
00:01:50Shh!
00:01:51Shh!
00:01:55Hey!
00:01:58Rich pricks and their human moats.
00:02:01You missed your payment date, sweetheart.
00:02:05Just give me a little more time.
00:02:07I get paid in three days.
00:02:11Relax.
00:02:12Drink this, and I'll give you another week.
00:02:16Shh!
00:02:26You're here, I've been waiting for you.
00:02:31Who let you in?
00:02:34Perhaps our cooperation can go a little deep.
00:02:37Get out!
00:02:42Won't you reconsider?
00:02:43Now!
00:02:44Immediately!
00:02:48I'm sorry.
00:02:49I shouldn't have come in without asking.
00:02:51Please don't be angry.
00:02:52I'll leave now.
00:02:58It was her!
00:02:59It was her!
00:03:00It was her!
00:03:01It was her!
00:03:01It was her!
00:03:02It was her!
00:03:02It was her!
00:03:11It was her!
00:03:12Uh...
00:03:14I'm so dizzy!
00:03:18My body is on fire.
00:03:21Stop it.
00:03:24Uh!
00:03:26Uh!
00:03:37Uh!
00:03:39Uh!
00:03:39Uh!
00:03:41Uh!
00:03:41Uh!
00:03:45What happened?
00:03:47I don't remember anything.
00:03:51Miss Moore, this is the hospital.
00:03:52Your mother's condition has suddenly worsened.
00:03:55She's in a critical state.
00:03:56You need to get here as soon as possible.
00:03:58Oh my God, I'll be right there.
00:04:19What happened?
00:04:21I remember a woman, and then...
00:04:26The black lines...
00:04:27Disappeared?
00:04:32Come in.
00:04:35Boss!
00:04:39You haven't been answering your phone.
00:04:41I've been worried sick.
00:04:44Jesus Christ, do you have sex with a girl?
00:04:47No, Henry.
00:04:48I was touched by a woman,
00:04:50and the black markings appeared again.
00:04:55But boss, it's gone now.
00:04:57What happened?
00:04:59Or more importantly, who?
00:05:12Baby, I don't think I have much time.
00:05:16And my one wish is to see you settled with a nice man to take care of you.
00:05:22No, Mom.
00:05:25Don't say that.
00:05:27You're going to get better.
00:05:30I brought that gambler into our life.
00:05:34Made him your stepfather.
00:05:36He lost everything we had,
00:05:38and he left with a lot of debts.
00:05:42It's okay, Mom.
00:05:44As long as we have each other.
00:06:07Well, hello, little V.
00:06:10I'm here to get what's mine.
00:06:20You said you would give me another week.
00:06:28Come on.
00:06:29Don't act like you don't understand.
00:06:32That drink was just an appetizer.
00:06:35I want you.
00:06:36You ran off like a scared little bunny.
00:06:38Now, you're going to spend the whole night with me,
00:06:41and you're going to do whatever I tell you to do.
00:06:43No!
00:06:43No, no, no!
00:06:44Help!
00:06:46Shut up, you little bitch!
00:06:57Boss, we found the woman from last night.
00:07:01Lead the way.
00:07:02Let's go.
00:07:21Now, it's just us.
00:07:23And this time, you're not going anywhere.
00:07:26Please.
00:07:27I'll pay you back.
00:07:28I've got three jobs.
00:07:29I can get it.
00:07:30I can.
00:07:31You know what?
00:07:33I got a better deal for you.
00:07:34A little job.
00:07:36A hundred bucks a pop.
00:07:37What do you say?
00:07:39Beats mopping floors, huh?
00:07:40I'm not a prostitute.
00:07:42Oh, baby.
00:07:44Prostitutes have standards.
00:07:49But I'll be the judge of that.
00:07:51Ten minutes ago, it was lost in the surveillance.
00:07:54She's still in the hospital.
00:08:00Search every room.
00:08:01Search every room.
00:08:02Yes, boss.
00:08:02Yes, boss.
00:08:10Feisty.
00:08:12Just how I like it.
00:08:22That room
00:08:27Shut up or I'll fuck you unconscious
00:08:56You touched the wrong woman
00:09:01Come on, come on, come on
00:09:02Let me go, let me go
00:09:06I'm sorry
00:09:12Please, stop
00:09:13I'm sorry
00:09:14Oh yeah?
00:09:15What was that?
00:09:22She owed me money
00:09:24I was just trying to collect some interest
00:09:37Here, put this on
00:09:51Uh, are we done here?
00:09:55How much does she owe?
00:09:58$50,000
00:09:59Henry!
00:10:00Henry!
00:10:09The terms are this
00:10:11You stand there like a good punching bag
00:10:14Until this lady has had her fill
00:10:18Wait, he's sticking up for me?
00:10:23Yes, absolutely no problem
00:10:31Here, madam
00:10:37Oh!
00:10:39Oh!
00:10:44Burn this
00:10:54God, that felt good
00:10:56Get out of here before I change my mind
00:11:12You!
00:11:14You!
00:11:15You're the one that I
00:11:18She remembers
00:11:27Shit!
00:11:27I'm not wearing gloves
00:11:29What if the black veins come out again?
00:11:32I can't take the risk
00:11:36Yeah
00:11:37I get it
00:11:38What?
00:11:43Look, I'll take responsibility
00:11:45You clearly are
00:11:46New to this
00:11:50God
00:11:55She thinks I'm bad at it
00:11:59It was an accident
00:12:03I-I was unconscious
00:12:05You're still mad about that night?
00:12:08I'm not
00:12:10Um, my mom wants me to settle down
00:12:12So
00:12:14I think I could marry you
00:12:23Um, did she just propose to me?
00:12:26Like ordering takeout?
00:12:28Without any build-up?
00:12:34Oops
00:12:35I'm due on floor in 20 minutes
00:12:36I'll lose pay if I'm late
00:12:38Consider getting married
00:12:39Okay?
00:12:40I'm very good at housework
00:12:42Do you even know who I am?
00:12:45Right
00:12:45Name
00:12:46Give me your phone
00:12:54Think it over and give me a call
00:12:56I'm here for you
00:12:59It's nice to meet you, Violet Moore
00:13:0130 years old
00:13:02And not an heir to my name
00:13:04What have I done to deserve this?
00:13:08Yes, yes
00:13:09Your condition
00:13:09You can't touch a woman, right?
00:13:11God's punishment for my arrogance, apparently
00:13:14Mom, I'm working on it, okay?
00:13:15Don't worry too much
00:13:16Working on it?
00:13:18How?
00:13:18You can't even get a date
00:13:19I'll let you know when there's progress
00:13:21Bye
00:13:24Draft a marriage agreement
00:13:25The sooner the better
00:13:26Yes, sir
00:13:26What?
00:13:28A marriage agreement?
00:13:34A preen-upneal agreement, boss?
00:13:37Are you serious?
00:13:38You heard what my mother said
00:13:40And Violet did say
00:13:42She would be responsible
00:13:44If she is truly the exception to my strange illness
00:13:48Marriage may not be the worst solution
00:13:50This is about as romantic as a tax audit, boss
00:14:11Dear, could you help me take a look?
00:14:14I'm not sure which piece of jewellery suits me better
00:14:26This one will complement your complexion
00:14:28And it's on sale because the clasp is loose
00:14:30Excuse me, could I take a look at that necklace, please?
00:14:45Five minutes to fix
00:14:47That's wonderful
00:14:48A janitor and an old lady playing dress
00:14:51Why don't you get out before security throws you out?
00:14:58And you, cleaning lady
00:15:00Don't bother coming back to work here
00:15:02Who do you think you are to fire her?
00:15:09Please
00:15:10My cousin is the design director of Simon's Jewelers
00:15:13Vivian Smith
00:15:14And I definitely have the authority to fire a cleaner
00:15:18Vivian?
00:15:19My college roommate?
00:15:21Wait?
00:15:29Darling
00:15:30I need you to fire someone
00:15:35I'm sorry, but unless you have a premium membership
00:15:37I'm afraid I can't help you
00:15:41You be disguired
00:15:42Safe to your thongs, immediate leave
00:15:47What?
00:15:48Mark, you're not kidding, are you?
00:15:57What just happened?
00:16:04Darling, you're a sweet girl
00:16:05I think you'd make a wonderful daughter-in-law
00:16:09It's just a shame about my son
00:16:10Your son must be very nice
00:16:12But with my debts, I'm not really in a position
00:16:14Debt?
00:16:15Debt
00:16:21You're such a devoted daughter
00:16:22Let me see what I can do to help
00:16:26Someone with your eye for gemstones
00:16:28Shouldn't be mopping floors
00:16:29And my good-for-nothing son
00:16:31Just happens to run
00:16:32Simon's Jewelers
00:16:33Why don't we set you up
00:16:35With a proper position there?
00:16:37Oh
00:16:37I
00:16:38That would be
00:16:39Are you sure?
00:16:42Darling
00:16:43Since the day I bought my first
00:16:45Bankly and our pass
00:16:46I've never been more certain
00:16:52Sir
00:16:53The background check on Miss Moore
00:16:55Reveals
00:16:55Some complications
00:16:57Her mother's condition
00:16:59It's serious
00:17:02Amend clause 7
00:17:03Triple the compensation packet
00:17:05And also
00:17:06Make sure to hire the best specialist
00:17:07For her mother to be on call at any time
00:17:12Mom, what is it this time?
00:17:14Darling
00:17:14I have lined up the perfect new secretary for you
00:17:18Mom
00:17:19Seriously
00:17:20Last time you threw a woman at me
00:17:21I ended up in the emergency room
00:17:23Please
00:17:24Will you stop?
00:17:35Too late darling
00:17:36She starts today
00:17:43I said not to be disturbed
00:17:52What is she doing here?
00:17:54My boss is the guy I'm sleeping with?
00:18:05You're the CEO?
00:18:08You're my new secretary?
00:18:10Oh my god
00:18:11I just proposed to the CEO of Simmons Jewelers
00:18:13I'm so dead
00:18:14Of course it was her
00:18:16It had to be her
00:18:18Um
00:18:19About the marriage
00:18:20I
00:18:21I had no idea who you were
00:18:22So we can totally just
00:18:24Henry is already drafting the documents
00:18:25What?
00:18:35That night
00:18:36Where exactly did you touch me?
00:18:39What?
00:18:40We can't discuss this in your office
00:18:41You're right
00:18:42It is private
00:18:44God
00:18:45He can't be picturing us having sex right now?
00:18:47But it's necessary
00:18:49I need details
00:18:50Details?
00:18:51Like
00:18:52What kind of details?
00:18:57Then start
00:18:58By
00:19:01Touching me
00:19:07Mr. Simmons
00:19:08The Tokyo acquisition documents are
00:19:13Oh
00:19:14Put the file on the table, Lucy
00:19:21You're right
00:19:22This isn't the place
00:19:24Come to my penthouse tonight
00:19:268pm
00:19:26Oh my god
00:19:26He actually wants me to come to his place
00:19:28To talk about that?
00:19:29Is this gonna turn into some kind of
00:19:30Boss's special treatment situation?
00:19:32But
00:19:33I'm the one who suggested marriage
00:19:35What's the worst that could happen?
00:19:38And
00:19:38He is sexy
00:19:41Maybe this thing
00:19:42Is there a problem?
00:19:44No
00:19:44No problem
00:19:46It's a very normal work arrangement
00:19:50Guess what I just saw
00:19:51Mr. Simmons' new secretary
00:19:53Just got a personal invitation
00:19:54To the boss's penthouse
00:19:55Tonight
00:20:01Is that so?
00:20:02What does she look like?
00:20:07Speak of the devil
00:20:11That cleaning woman
00:20:17That cleaning lady
00:20:19How did she become
00:20:20Mr. Simmons' secretary?
00:20:22Wait
00:20:22That night
00:20:24Could it be her?
00:20:25She stole my chance
00:20:31Hey
00:20:31I haven't finished drinking it
00:20:42Well, I guess she didn't want that coffee after all
00:20:46You blind?
00:20:48I didn't even move
00:20:50Of course you would lie
00:20:52It's classic trash behavior
00:20:54I won't tolerate this kind of behavior
00:20:56In my workplace
00:20:59What?
00:21:02Security
00:21:03Scort this woman out
00:21:09I didn't bump into you
00:21:10You bumped into me
00:21:11Oh, so now I'm the liar?
00:21:16Everybody, take a look
00:21:17This cleaning lady just accused me
00:21:20I see not only your clothes are trash
00:21:22But you are too
00:21:24You're disgusting
00:21:25You're just a janitor
00:21:27A filthy mop-pushing janitor
00:21:31Look at you
00:21:32Crawling on the floor
00:21:33Like a rat
00:21:34Picking up trash
00:21:35Back off
00:21:36You've gone too far
00:21:37Me?
00:21:38Too much?
00:21:40Sweetheart
00:21:40I make the rules
00:21:41And you?
00:21:42You're nothing
00:21:43But dirt on my shoes
00:21:50You little bitch
00:21:53You little bitch
00:22:11Xavier
00:22:11Xavier, thank goodness you're here
00:22:13This cleaning lady ran into me on purpose and made a mess
00:22:15First of all, you will address me as Mr. Simmons, Vivian
00:22:17There's surveillance in the office
00:22:19Shall we review the footage?
00:22:21Or would you prefer to apologize?
00:22:23He
00:22:23He's sticking up for me?
00:22:28Oh, come on
00:22:29It's not that serious
00:22:31Since everyone is here
00:22:32I want to take this opportunity to introduce you to Miss Violet Moore
00:22:35She is my new secretary
00:22:37My new executive assistant
00:22:42Be damned
00:22:43The boss never introduces employees in person
00:22:46What's wrong?
00:22:47Did you get something in your eye?
00:22:52Come with me
00:22:55Yes
00:22:56Yes, Mr. Simmons
00:23:05Call me Xavier
00:23:16Your clothes are ruined
00:23:17Take the rest of the day off
00:23:18You can come back to work tomorrow
00:23:20Thank you for trusting me back there
00:23:23Honey
00:23:25Take Miss Moore to get some new clothes
00:23:31That's incredibly kind of you, Mr. Simmons
00:23:34Xavier
00:23:35Standard new hire benefits
00:23:37Of course, sir
00:23:37When did we ever have such benefits?
00:23:39I definitely didn't have them when I joined the company
00:23:42Henry
00:23:43Go now
00:23:44Right away
00:23:45Miss Moore
00:23:46If you'll follow me
00:23:49Make sure she buys everything she needs
00:23:53Standard new hire benefits
00:23:54Got it
00:23:56Thank you
00:24:07It's happening even through the glove now
00:24:10It's getting worse
00:24:11I have to hurry and figure out if Violet is the cure
00:24:21You should be out with your friends, Violet
00:24:24Wasting your day off on me
00:24:26I want to be here with you, Mom
00:24:29I'm holding you back
00:24:31You're at an age where you should be dating
00:24:33Getting married
00:24:40Is it a boy?
00:24:43It's just work
00:24:44Uh-huh
00:24:45So that's why your ears are so red
00:24:49Okay, okay
00:24:50There is someone
00:24:51But it's not what you think
00:24:53He's not in my league, Mom
00:24:55He's a CEO
00:24:56Flies private jets
00:24:58Wears gloves all the time
00:24:59But he still texted you
00:25:01Don't be so hard on yourself
00:25:03Things happen
00:25:04Maybe there's something only you can do for him
00:25:09Maybe he needs you
00:25:24Shoot, I'm late
00:25:25It's a half-hour drive to Xavier's
00:25:32Sorry, Ms. Moore
00:25:37Rent was due yesterday
00:25:40The rent was due yesterday
00:25:42You can't stay here anymore
00:25:44What? That's not right
00:25:45The dew pint isn't for another week
00:25:47I'll have it by then
00:25:48I always do
00:25:49Not anymore
00:25:50The rent just went up
00:25:51And looking at you
00:25:52I don't think you can afford it
00:25:54New tenants are moving in tomorrow
00:25:56You can't do that!
00:25:57That's illegal!
00:25:59Call the cops, sweetheart
00:26:00Now get out
00:26:24She was supposed to be here 20 minutes ago
00:26:26What could have happened?
00:26:29What could have happened?
00:26:44Xavier?
00:26:47I think there might be some understanding between us
00:26:51Can we talk?
00:26:54Just the two of us?
00:27:02This is the second time, Vivian
00:27:03Don't pretend you're interested in me
00:27:05For anything other than my bank account
00:27:06It's insulting
00:27:07Xavier, how can you say that?
00:27:09I just...
00:27:10I like you so much
00:27:11Is that why you accidentally spilled coffee on Violet?
00:27:14It was an accident
00:27:14Do you know what it is that pissed me off the most?
00:27:17You picked on the wrong person
00:27:20The first thing you do tomorrow when you get to the office
00:27:22Is to put your resignation on my desk
00:27:28I don't want to get to the office
00:27:30Oh man
00:27:51She was Area
00:27:57Ms. Moore, we have your mother's surgery scheduled for next Monday.
00:28:00Finally, some good news.
00:28:02The deposit is $100,000.
00:28:04If we don't receive the funds by Friday, I'm afraid we won't be able to perform the surgery.
00:28:09I get it.
00:28:21How am I supposed to come up with that much money in just a week?
00:28:39Why didn't you call me?
00:28:41Call and say what?
00:28:42I need $100,000 by Friday or my mom dies?
00:28:46Optimism doesn't cure cancer.
00:28:48It doesn't pay rent or...
00:28:50Then let me say it.
00:28:52You'll get the money for your mother.
00:28:54And your job.
00:28:55And anything else your mother needs.
00:29:02Why are you doing this?
00:29:04The job.
00:29:05The clothes.
00:29:07And now this?
00:29:08My life is just one disaster after another.
00:29:12I actually said I was going to take care of you.
00:29:15What a joke.
00:29:17You could have anyone.
00:29:19Someone smarter.
00:29:21Someone richer.
00:29:22Someone better than...
00:29:23They are not you.
00:29:30I need you, Violet.
00:29:32You need me?
00:29:39Come with me.
00:29:40I'll show you why.
00:29:50You mean I can save you?
00:30:02You mean I can save you?
00:30:03Wait.
00:30:05You mean I can save you?
00:30:07But I'm not a doctor.
00:30:10I don't even have a first aid certificate.
00:30:13Every specialist from Zurich to Tokyo has examined me.
00:30:16It's useless.
00:30:18These marks will appear.
00:30:20Within minutes, I'll lose consciousness.
00:30:25Every time?
00:30:26Like clockwork.
00:30:28Like clockwork.
00:30:28Until the night I was with you.
00:30:32I woke up two hours later.
00:30:35Stone cold sober.
00:30:38Wait a second.
00:30:39You're not like a werewolf or something?
00:30:42I go to bed at the same time every night, Violet.
00:30:45Okay.
00:30:46This is definitely a human problem.
00:30:48Listen, we won't know for sure unless we try.
00:30:51Just one touch.
00:30:52We'll know immediately.
00:30:56No.
00:30:56I can't do this.
00:31:03No, I can't.
00:31:08Why, Violet?
00:31:09What are you afraid of?
00:31:14It's not that simple.
00:31:18Listen, Violet.
00:31:19Whatever you need, I'll give it to you.
00:31:22I can sweeten the deal.
00:31:23Just please, think about helping me.
00:31:26This isn't about money or benefits, Xavier.
00:31:28It is because...
00:31:31What if I'm not the one?
00:31:33What if touching me is making it worse for you?
00:31:36I can't bear to see you suffer anymore, Xavier.
00:31:53You were worried about me?
00:31:55Oh, for goodness sake.
00:31:56Mom!
00:31:57Mrs. Simmons?
00:31:58You two are so slow.
00:32:07Xavier!
00:32:10I'm all right.
00:32:12It was just a moment of lightheadedness.
00:32:14It's already passed.
00:32:22It's already passed.
00:32:29No.
00:32:31I'm hurting you.
00:32:32This is not your fault.
00:32:34It's working, see?
00:32:35I'm still conscious.
00:32:37Maybe I'm not the one who can save you, Xavier.
00:32:40Maybe I'm not the antidote you're looking for.
00:32:45Oh!
00:32:51It's not your fault, Violet.
00:32:53It's love, darling.
00:32:57It's love.
00:32:58Love.
00:32:59Love?
00:32:59What does that mean?
00:33:01You'll find out.
00:33:14Mom?
00:33:15What?
00:33:16I'll be right there.
00:33:17I'm coming now.
00:33:21I'm going with you.
00:33:26Miss Moore?
00:33:27Your mother's condition has taken a turn for the worse.
00:33:30Just tell me what she needs.
00:33:32Immediate surgery is required.
00:33:33However, we cannot proceed until the payment is made.
00:33:37There's a million in there.
00:33:39You, go handle the payment.
00:33:41You, prepare for the surgery.
00:33:43Now.
00:33:47Get me Dr. Elias Vanderbilt from Johns Hopkins.
00:33:50I don't care if you have to hijack Air Force One.
00:33:52Get him here in an hour.
00:34:03Dr. Elias said the surgery was perfectly successful.
00:34:06Your mother should wake up within the hour.
00:34:09Oh, thank God.
00:34:11I don't know how to thank you, Xavier.
00:34:12You've done so much for me.
00:34:14You didn't have to do any of this.
00:34:19You don't have to worry about anything, Violet.
00:34:21It's my pleasure.
00:34:23Did you bring the contract, Xavier?
00:34:27I'll sign it.
00:34:28No strings attached.
00:34:30You saved my mother's life.
00:34:32I'll do whatever I have to, to help you.
00:34:35I used to see everything as a transaction, including marriage.
00:34:39But now, maybe my mother was right.
00:34:43It's all about love.
00:34:44Love?
00:34:47Mom!
00:34:47Has my baby girl finally found her true love?
00:34:57Mom, this is Mr. Simmons.
00:34:59He's the one who arranged your surgery.
00:35:02Oh, my God.
00:35:04We owe you so much.
00:35:08I think you're well, I know.
00:35:11No.
00:35:12I mean...
00:35:16He has a rare handshake allergy.
00:35:20Extremely contagious.
00:35:22Very scary.
00:35:25Madam, no offense intended, but I don't touch any woman other than your daughter.
00:35:33God.
00:35:35Kids these days have so many rules.
00:35:42So, you two have eloped?
00:35:45Yes.
00:35:48We're going to get married.
00:35:52Are you out of your mind?
00:35:54You were offering to sign a few minutes ago.
00:35:56Make up your mind, darling.
00:35:58But you just said you were tearing up that contract.
00:36:00I thought you...
00:36:03Is it true, baby?
00:36:05Are you really getting married?
00:36:09I thought...
00:36:10I ruined your life.
00:36:12Held you back.
00:36:14Thought you'd never have a life of your own.
00:36:20Life of your own.
00:36:22This...
00:36:23This is wonderful.
00:36:24Mom, it's not like that.
00:36:26I assure you, Mrs. Moore,
00:36:28I will take care of Violet for the rest of my life.
00:36:43These are really good designs.
00:36:45Very impressive.
00:36:46You know, you could have been a designer.
00:36:48I used to study design.
00:36:50I just had to drop out to take care of my mom.
00:36:59Now that your mom is out of the hospital and doing well,
00:37:02and between us,
00:37:06I can't even feel the dizziness anymore.
00:37:08So I was thinking tomorrow would be the perfect time for us to keep that promise.
00:37:19Okay, but can we keep it between us for now?
00:37:22Is someone spreading rumors about you again?
00:37:25That's not it.
00:37:26I just...
00:37:28I want to wait until I know I can actually cure you.
00:37:33Okay, but you're going to be my plus one at the Hamilton Gala tonight.
00:37:42May I have one?
00:37:48I need to use the restroom.
00:37:49I'll be right back.
00:37:54Oh my god.
00:37:56That night?
00:38:08Ladies and gentlemen,
00:38:10it is my honor to introduce our distinguished guest,
00:38:12Dr. Natalie Vanderbilt.
00:38:17That's the Vanderbilt heiress, isn't it?
00:38:19Xavier Simmons' fiancé?
00:38:28That's Xavier's fiancé.
00:38:34Fiancé?
00:38:35The Simmons jewelry has always been close to my heart.
00:38:39Told the PR team.
00:38:40No labels.
00:38:41Who changed the speech?
00:38:47Postpone my remarks.
00:38:50Don't touch me.
00:38:51Then keep your help.
00:38:56You're being ridiculous.
00:39:15Now tell him.
00:39:16Or never tell him.
00:39:27Congratulations on crashing a party that isn't yours.
00:39:32I do admire your persistence.
00:39:35First the office and now the gala.
00:39:38I should go.
00:39:39Good.
00:39:40And do us all a favor.
00:39:41Don't come back.
00:39:43The engagement will be announced to Wall Street this quarter.
00:39:46Our foundations aligned.
00:39:48Then you won't mind finding alignment elsewhere.
00:39:58Impossible.
00:40:00Miss Moore!
00:40:01You didn't...
00:40:02Not a word.
00:40:04Not a single word.
00:40:06If you're engaged, why do you faint every time she touches you?
00:40:09Because some men are utterly captivated by me.
00:40:17Let go.
00:40:19Give us a dignified announcement, Xavier.
00:40:22Just for tonight.
00:40:26Let's go.
00:40:37Now, let's welcome Mr. Simmons to give the closing speech.
00:40:53I told PR not to use the word fiancé.
00:40:56It was a boardroom PR stunt for the research initiative to leverage the endowment.
00:41:00I was going to call it off.
00:41:02Then say it to me.
00:41:03And not to the entire room.
00:41:08Natalia and I have no future.
00:41:12Tell him.
00:41:13Tell him now.
00:41:23Let's go.
00:41:23Tonight.
00:41:24You, me.
00:41:28Mr. Simmons!
00:41:29Are you engaged to Dr. Vanderbilt?
00:41:31Who is that girl in your coat?
00:41:34Sir, we need a response.
00:41:35The Stock Exchange is blowing up the phones.
00:41:37If you don't confirm, they'll...
00:41:42The theme of tonight is the Hamilton Fund.
00:41:44No personal statement.
00:41:46What's going on?
00:41:48They're going to crash our stock by morning.
00:41:51I'm not letting a PR statement define our relationship.
00:41:54Say it.
00:41:55Please.
00:41:55So, is there an engagement or not?
00:41:58No comment.
00:42:06I should have shut it down months ago.
00:42:08The board wanted the Vanderbilt halo, R&D tax credits, co-branding.
00:42:12It was a shit deal wrapped in a pretty bow.
00:42:15If you choose me, can your company survive?
00:42:19On the truth.
00:42:21What were you going to tell me earlier?
00:42:26Smile, rich boy!
00:42:31That was...
00:42:32It's taken care of.
00:42:43Here.
00:42:44No noise.
00:42:48I...
00:42:49Got you, lovebirds.
00:42:51Foss.
00:42:53Ah!
00:42:54I have rights!
00:42:55You waved those rights when you yelled, busted!
00:42:59Foss.
00:43:02Keep talking.
00:43:11Miss Moore, I'm so sorry.
00:43:13Dr. Vanderbilt is going around telling everyone that you assaulted her in the break room.
00:43:17HR has some questions for you.
00:43:19Tell HR to direct any questions to me.
00:43:21Yes, Mr. Simmons.
00:43:23This isn't just about us anymore.
00:43:25It's about everyone you protect.
00:43:29Then let me protect you, too.
00:43:31Okay.
00:43:48I would like to place on record that your assistant assaulted me last night.
00:43:53You grabbed me first.
00:43:55Accidentally.
00:43:57The subject of this meeting is internal manipulation.
00:44:00Who authorized the change in the script to fiancé?
00:44:03The Vanderbilt Foundation is demanding...
00:44:05a clarification of the relationship.
00:44:07A clear relationship would stabilize the market.
00:44:09If you publicly end the engagement, I will withdraw our donation and our seat on the board.
00:44:14Your stock won't survive the opening bell.
00:44:16Then we'll just have to grow without you.
00:44:19You can't do this.
00:44:22Miss Moore, during the investigation, you will be placed on administrative leave.
00:44:26No.
00:44:27She reports directly to me.
00:44:29Company policy.
00:44:30I am the company policy.
00:44:35I'm not ashamed of our relationship.
00:44:37I'm ashamed of my hesitation just now.
00:44:46Don't hesitate now.
00:44:48I'm pregnant.
00:44:57Violet.
00:45:03I'm your father.
00:45:08I'm going to end this today.
00:45:09All of it.
00:45:10I need a board meeting in an hour.
00:45:11Bring the proxies.
00:45:12We're going to take a vote.
00:45:14What if they choose her?
00:45:17Then I will build another empire.
00:45:20With you.
00:45:22Is it?
00:45:25Oh, thank God.
00:45:32I will handle the donors.
00:45:34You handle the board.
00:45:35As for Violet, welcome to the family.
00:45:42Mr. Simmons called this emergency meeting.
00:45:45You may speak.
00:45:51As of this moment, I am ending all engagement talks with the Vanderbilt Foundation.
00:45:56That endowment is the backbone of our research.
00:45:59That leverage disguised as charity.
00:46:00We will not outsource innovation to a socialite's charity.
00:46:03I have executed investment term sheets with three private research laboratories, one sovereign wealth fund, and two jewelries tech biopolymer
00:46:09startups.
00:46:09We can make up the funding shortfall in 90 days.
00:46:12What about Wall Street?
00:46:13They want a wedding and rising stock prices.
00:46:15Then give them a better wedding.
00:46:20If we don't come up with an explanation before tonight, we'll be slaughtered at market open.
00:46:24Then reveal the truth.
00:46:27We still need a vote to rescind the MU with Vanderbilt.
00:46:30Call the vote.
00:46:33Nine in favor.
00:46:35Three opposed.
00:46:36The motion passes.
00:46:37So we need to change direction.
00:46:39We are basically running naked.
00:46:41I am the plan.
00:46:50Did you see that?
00:46:51You just fired a queen in a room full of chess boards.
00:46:53Then we win with pawns.
00:46:55Pawns can become queens, you know?
00:46:58We need a value statement, a product announcement, and a personal disclosure before the evening news cycle begins.
00:47:03No gossip.
00:47:04We lead with Project Sapphora.
00:47:05An employee value proposition.
00:47:07Scholarships for in-house designers.
00:47:08We can use Ms. Moore's portfolio as group of the growth path.
00:47:11It's Hank again.
00:47:12He's shopping photos.
00:47:13Let him.
00:47:13He'll be hearing from our legal team first.
00:47:15We'll protect this.
00:47:16We'll protect this.
00:47:23If he chooses turmoil, then I will bring a storm to the market.
00:47:28Bring the power of attorney letter and that journalist tonight.
00:47:34We've recut the emerald collection, as you suggested.
00:47:38Thinner bezels, more light.
00:47:40Good.
00:47:40The stones can breathe now.
00:47:43She's doing a live stream.
00:47:45Then we dance.
00:47:46Prep the presentation for the scholarship program.
00:47:48Okay.
00:47:50And more food?
00:47:52You're spoiling me.
00:47:53That's the general idea.
00:47:55And this?
00:47:56The miracle?
00:47:56It hasn't faded?
00:47:57No.
00:47:58Then my daughter didn't just save you, Xavier.
00:48:00She chose you.
00:48:01And when you do go public, it has to be for real.
00:48:04Do we have a deal?
00:48:05Money for photos?
00:48:06Or I sell them to Natalia?
00:48:08Let's make a new deal.
00:48:09Trade your freedom for a lawyer.
00:48:11Because blackmail is ugly at Discovery.
00:48:13We have video of the hospital incident and the briefcase you took.
00:48:16Now get out of here.
00:48:19You're saying Xavier misled the market while he was entangled with an employee?
00:48:23I loved him.
00:48:24And his mistress cost us in science.
00:48:27The proxy papers are ready.
00:48:28If his approval ratings drop five points, we'll push for a board review.
00:48:32Stand by with the tears.
00:48:33And the knives.
00:48:35We can wait.
00:48:37Or we can face the world tonight.
00:48:40If we do, I want to do it our way.
00:48:44Not a rebuttal, but an alternative.
00:48:47Our way.
00:48:50She moved the press conference up to six.
00:48:52We'll go live at eight.
00:48:54All platforms.
00:48:58We were engaged in good faith.
00:49:00And my foundation promised a laboratory and funding.
00:49:03But Mr. Simmons changed.
00:49:05Are these photos real?
00:49:08They are.
00:49:09I pray his employee understands how much damage she has done to our cause.
00:49:13She painted you as the villain.
00:49:15She painted science as a weapon.
00:49:17The board chair wants assurances by eight.
00:49:20Show them Sapphire's partners, the scholarship program, and our lab leasing letter of intent,
00:49:24and...
00:49:24Maternal health.
00:49:25We haven't launched that yet.
00:49:26Trust me.
00:49:33That is...
00:49:33Yes.
00:49:35Then before the world speaks for you, go and finish it.
00:49:39No gloves, no deals.
00:49:41Fearless.
00:49:50In front of this room, before the world,
00:49:54Violet Moore, will you marry me?
00:49:56I will.
00:50:02They're ready.
00:50:05On our terms.
00:50:20You've seen all the statements today.
00:50:22Now it's my turn.
00:50:24Expanding R&D without the Vanderbilt Foundation.
00:50:27We're investing in our own people.
00:50:29The designers who started at the bottom and are now shaping the future.
00:50:34This is Violet Moore.
00:50:35She started out mopping floors and now designs the Emerald Collection that exceeded sales
00:50:38targets last quarter.
00:50:40She is also the woman that I love.
00:50:41Are you confirming a romantic relationship with an employee?
00:50:44Yes.
00:50:44And it's also a policy.
00:50:46Starting to report directly to the chair of the board to align with audit compliance.
00:50:49Transparency has never been a threat.
00:50:50What about the allegations against Dr. Vanderbilt?
00:50:52There was never an engagement, only a memorandum of understanding, and it's been dissolved.
00:50:55We're not in the business of monetizing gossip.
00:50:57We're in the business of building.
00:50:59If your love is so honest, why did you have to hide until after my press conference?
00:51:03I wasn't hiding.
00:51:05No scientist is going to lose their job because some adults can't manage their feelings.
00:51:10You can't fix what's wrong with him.
00:51:13I cured it.
00:51:15The woman cured him?
00:51:16This is impossible.
00:51:17The last question.
00:51:18Are you two engaged?
00:51:20Yes.
00:51:29We just told the whole world.
00:51:40We revealed the truth.
00:51:42Latest.
00:51:43The stock fluctuated, but it's holding steady.
00:51:46After the Sapphire plan presentation, three analysts upgraded their expectations.
00:51:50Social media sentiment mixed, but it's trending positive.
00:51:55Also, the first lady wants a photo op.
00:52:02You two were amazing.
00:52:08I'll handle the press.
00:52:10You two catch your breath.
00:52:18We can still force a proxy review by the end of the quarter.
00:52:21Do it.
00:52:22Find me a scientist who's willing to accuse Simmons of stealing the lab's formula.
00:52:38Hey, Violet Xavier, do you mind if I take a photo of you guys?
00:52:42I want to post it in the company group chat.
00:52:47Sure.
00:52:48Take two.
00:52:49Okay.
00:52:53Congratulations, Mrs. Moore.
00:52:55I mean, future Mrs. Simmons.
00:53:01There's one more truth we haven't told.
00:53:05Whenever you're ready.
00:53:19Build it first.
00:53:20Announce it later.
00:53:33Budget engagement dinner.
00:53:34Michelin three star can wait.
00:53:47This might just be perfect.
00:53:51It is.
00:53:59I want to tell them.
00:54:01Soon.
00:54:04We'll announce it our own way, not to defend it, but to share our joy, our family.
00:54:21Is the pregnancy rumor true?
00:54:26How long have you been together?
00:54:30Your Sapphire plan bought us goodwill, but Natalia still has the proxy votes.
00:54:35If she rallies the opposition before the quarter ends, she can call a vote of confidence.
00:54:39She doesn't have the time.
00:54:40She's moving fast.
00:54:41Her brokers approach two institutional questers with charges of stolen science.
00:54:44Then we move faster.
00:54:46You're trending on TikTok.
00:54:47Half the people call you CEO Cinderella, the other half call you the scheming queen.
00:54:50That sounds about right.
00:55:00This is the lease agreement for their prototype lab.
00:55:03If we play the angle of stolen trade secrets and leak it to the SEC before they file their public
00:55:09transition plan, it will trigger a regulatory freeze.
00:55:12Which would leave Simmons with an empire without a crown.
00:55:18Miss Moore, emergency filing from legal.
00:55:21Your scholarship draft has been subpoenaed.
00:55:23What?
00:55:29She's filed a motion alleging we stole proprietary biotech from the Foundation's lab.
00:55:34It'll get her in the headlines and delay your launch.
00:55:36Get me the Vanderbilt patent list.
00:55:37I want to see exactly what she's claiming.
00:55:45She's trying to destroy everything.
00:55:47Then we'll beat her to it.
00:55:49We'll go public first.
00:55:53Dr. Vanderbilt claims your new initiative is built on stolen IP.
00:55:57It's built on talent, she overlooked.
00:56:00Every designer we funded worked under her nose for years.
00:56:03They saw value where others only saw janitors.
00:56:10And we're just getting started.
00:56:22If we can't stop the launch, we shake up the leadership.
00:56:26We trigger a boardroom vote of no confidence through the proxy group.
00:56:30What if they all support him?
00:56:32Then we use her.
00:56:36Everyone has a weakness.
00:56:37Welcome to our scholarship Q&A event.
00:56:40Tell us if you're pregnant.
00:56:44Today, we're focusing on the scholarship program.
00:56:47Okay, we'll take one last question and then we'll wrap it up.
00:56:54You don't owe anyone an explanation.
00:56:56I know.
00:56:58But I want to say it on my own terms.
00:57:00Henry.
00:57:03They will try to force a vote of confidence.
00:57:06Then let them.
00:57:07I will meet them in the open.
00:57:13She's the reason I work so hard.
00:57:17We have reason to believe that the new Simmons-Juliers initiative is built on technology we co-developed under our
00:57:23watch.
00:57:24Are you accusing them of stealing?
00:57:28I'm just saying that we built something together.
00:57:31And he stole the future that was rightfully ours.
00:57:40She dropped a co-developed bombshell.
00:57:42Dropped the Sapphire Initiative patent timeline.
00:57:44Full transparency.
00:57:45And a side-by-side chart showing their big fat goose egg.
00:57:50They're pulling the files now.
00:57:56I saw you on the stream.
00:57:58You look like you belong there.
00:58:02I'm getting used to it.
00:58:04Don't just get used to it.
00:58:06Own it.
00:58:18Next she'll try to get to the board through proxy.
00:58:20Then maybe it's time I tell my truth as well.
00:58:28Are you sure?
00:58:35Dr. Vanderbilt has invoked Article 12, calling for a vote of no confidence in the leadership.
00:58:46It is time to ensure stability in the executive ranks.
00:58:52If it is stability that you want, then we tell them everything.
00:58:56Violet.
00:59:01I started here mopping floors.
00:59:04My Emerald line did 300% over sales projections.
00:59:08And I'm carrying the next generation, the Simmons family.
00:59:15She cured my illness.
00:59:16She is my partner.
00:59:18We will lead this company together.
00:59:22All in favor of keeping the current leadership, raise their hand.
00:59:26Unanimous.
00:59:33The stock is soaring.
00:59:35The press wants a statement.
00:59:38On our terms.
00:59:49Miss Moore, how many months pregnant are you?
00:59:51Is this the end of the Vanderbilt family feud?
00:59:53Miss Moore, get out of here!
00:59:55Oh!
00:59:55Miss Moore!
00:59:56Miss Moore, get out of here!
01:00:00Okay.
01:00:01Sapphire project launched.
01:00:02The boardroom vote is in the bag.
01:00:04The public is eating up the engagement.
01:00:06But Natalia's not finished.
01:00:09She's been quiet for 18 hours.
01:00:11That's not a good sign.
01:00:12She's reloading.
01:00:13Which means we have to fortify.
01:00:15No chinks in the armor.
01:00:16The scholarship launch materials are ready.
01:00:19I want the real employees on stage with me.
01:00:21The Janners, the cashiers, everyone.
01:00:24This is definitely going to melt some hearts.
01:00:28You lost the board vote.
01:00:30And you can't have him.
01:00:31The only weapon left is systematic, slow, legal, public pressure.
01:00:36Then we crush them in court.
01:00:40Starting with this.
01:00:58Her attorney has filed a civil injunction,
01:01:00accusing Simmons Jewelry of violating a confidentiality agreement
01:01:04and engaging in a clandestine transfer of intellectual property.
01:01:08Dr. Vanderbilt, is this a declaration of war?
01:01:11This is justice.
01:01:16She's suing you both personally.
01:01:18Xavier Simmons and Violet Moore.
01:01:20If this goes to trial,
01:01:22discovery's going to be brutal.
01:01:25She's looking for dirt.
01:01:26Then we give everything a good airing.
01:01:33There are no secrets left to be used as weapons.
01:01:36Whoa, Violet, are you sure about this?
01:01:38I'd rather it come from me than end up on the front page.
01:01:46You two have been called the most talked about couple in business.
01:01:51What's next for you?
01:01:52To create something real.
01:01:58And raise a real child.
01:02:01Well, congratulations!
01:02:19They've completely reversed the narrative.
01:02:21Then we take it back.
01:02:23I want to find everyone who signed an NDA, lab techs, interns,
01:02:26anybody who's willing to come forward and say stole.
01:02:28One just emailed.
01:02:29A disgruntled ex-intern.
01:02:31Says he has something on Simmons and he's willing to talk.
01:02:34Perfect.
01:02:35Perfect.
01:02:37Don't worry about being perfect.
01:02:39Don't try to please everyone.
01:02:41Just be yourself.
01:02:42That's what the audience really wants to see.
01:02:45I never thought I'd be on a stage this big with the boss.
01:02:48I'm afraid I'll mess it up.
01:02:49I never thought so either, but here we are.
01:02:51We'll just have to make the best of it.
01:02:57I know.
01:02:58And it's working.
01:02:59Natalia, can you comment?
01:03:01Everyone, new evidence shows that the executives at Simmons
01:03:04blatantly violated the confidentiality agreement
01:03:06and stole the core technology to build their so-called sapphire technology system.
01:03:10This is not just simple thief.
01:03:11It is a violation of the rules of the industry and a betrayal of all of us.
01:03:17She found a disgruntled intern to swear that Violet took files from the lab two years ago.
01:03:21I was on the night shift two years ago.
01:03:22I didn't even have access.
01:03:24She's gambling on public perception, not evidence.
01:03:26But if we don't respond, this could sway public opinion, even impact the stock price.
01:03:30It's extremely damaging to us.
01:03:32For us.
01:03:32Then we'll respond loudly.
01:03:33We'll put all the evidence out there and make her allegations look ridiculous.
01:03:42Members of the press, my fellow employees.
01:03:44I stand here today to set the record straight.
01:03:46These are the facts.
01:03:47Violet Moore had no part in the Vanderbilt development.
01:03:50She was mopping their lab floors when she designed her first emerald model in her sketchbook.
01:03:57I didn't sign an NDA.
01:03:59I didn't steal anything.
01:04:00I built something of my own, and I'm not afraid of her anymore.
01:04:17Natalia, if these get out, you're going to look like you're making up charges.
01:04:23Then we double down.
01:04:28The live stream viewership just crossed one million.
01:04:32Excellent.
01:04:43We still have court date.
01:04:44Then make sure it's embarrassing.
01:04:46Yeah, I would still care if you thought that.
01:04:53I used to clean the floors here.
01:04:55Tonight, I get to award scholarships to people who remind me of me.
01:05:00This is not just a launch.
01:05:02This is a promise.
01:05:14Natalia just filed a federal patent thief lawsuit.
01:05:19Let her.
01:05:21Together?
01:05:24Always.
01:05:44Xavier, do you think you'll lose this lawsuit?
01:05:46Violet, did you steal the technology?
01:05:52No.
01:05:52And I'm tired of letting other people answer for me.
01:06:00The defendants used confidential lab materials to create Project Sapphire in violation of federal patent law and conspired to steal
01:06:08trade secrets.
01:06:12The plaintiff's entire argument is built on the false testimony of a disgruntled intern and a timeline that simply does
01:06:18not exist.
01:06:19And that is why this case will be thrown out, and you will be held in contempt.
01:06:22I rest my case.
01:06:24Choose your words carefully, Counselor.
01:06:32Do you recall the exact date Violet Moore allegedly entered the lab?
01:06:36I think it was...
01:06:37Please think carefully, because this is the security footage from that night.
01:06:41Does that jog your memory?
01:06:43He didn't even get near the lab.
01:06:59Any comment on the verdict?
01:07:00How do you feel about the case?
01:07:02Are you confident?
01:07:02What's your next move?
01:07:04100%.
01:07:19Are you okay?
01:07:25I'm just nervous, and...
01:07:28I think the baby just kicked.
01:07:39Tell us what happened, Ms. Bloom.
01:07:40Xavier Simmons betrayed a business partner.
01:07:42Xavier Simmons betrayed a partner.
01:07:45He stole.
01:07:45You filed the injunction the day after you lost the board vote.
01:07:48Is that correct?
01:07:48That is irrelevant to this case.
01:07:50Is it, or are you using this lawsuit to punish him for choosing Violet Moore over you?
01:08:00Has your foundation failed to renew the case-related patent for more than 18 months?
01:08:05Yes or no?
01:08:16For years, I lived hidden behind gloves and deals and walls.
01:08:20Violet Moore didn't just cure my condition.
01:08:23She changed the way I lead.
01:08:25This case isn't about patents.
01:08:26It's about control.
01:08:28And we are no longer afraid.
01:08:29The court finds no evidence of a breach of confidality or patent thief.
01:08:33The injunction is lifted.
01:08:34All claims are dismissed with prejudice.
01:08:38Oh, yeah!
01:08:59We did it.
01:09:00We won.
01:09:01Can you believe it?
01:09:03Violet, what's your response to the verdict?
01:09:08The truth doesn't need to shout.
01:09:10It just needs to stand.
01:09:19Next week, for final inspection, the first group of scholarship recipients will arrive in three months.
01:09:42We can still appeal.
01:09:44Find a new angle.
01:09:46Natalia, you have to listen to-
01:09:48Enough.
01:09:51Enough.
01:09:53Enough.
01:09:55Enough.
01:09:56Enough.
01:09:56Enough.
01:09:57Enough.
01:10:11You have to listen to-
01:10:13For us.
01:10:20I can't wait to meet you.
01:10:24The do is to
01:10:26Blenny Light.
01:10:27I think it's a great idea.
01:10:30For coming here today.
01:10:32Sapphire was our dream and today
01:10:33it's our reality. And I'm so proud of everyone
01:10:36who made this happen.
01:10:39We didn't build this to replace what was.
01:10:42But to create what's next.
01:10:44So talent isn't confined by your starting point.
01:10:46It all started with a mop.
01:10:50It started with a mistake.
01:10:52With a man I didn't even like at first.
01:10:55But love isn't always gentle.
01:10:57Sometimes
01:10:58it's a force that pushes you into the light.
01:11:01I was really impressed
01:11:02with the way they handled the Q&A.
01:11:03Yeah, me too.
01:11:04I was really impressed.
01:11:14Are you ready?
01:11:16Like never before.
01:11:17I'm the one who dragged you into this.
01:11:19I'm so glad that you're working late with me.
01:11:21Me too.
01:11:21I'm sure we'll get it done in no time.
01:11:23I hope so.
01:11:25You
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