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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.
00:01:45Pervert!
00:01:54Pervert!
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.
00:02:26You're here.
00:02:27I'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!
00:03:14I'm so dizzy
00:03:17My body is on fire
00:03:45What happened?
00:03:47I don't remember anything
00:03:50Miss 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
00:04:23And then
00:04:25The black lines
00:04:27Disappeared?
00:04:32Come in
00:04:36Boss
00:04:40You haven't been answering your phone
00:04:41I've been worried sick
00:04:44Jesus Christ, 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
00:04:56It's gone now
00:04:57What happened?
00:04:58Or more importantly
00:05:00Who?
00:05:12Baby
00:05:12I 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 gonna 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
00:06:27Come on
00:06:29Don't act like you don't understand
00:06:32That drink was just an appetizer
00:06:34I want you
00:06:36You ran off like a scared little bunny
00:06:38Now
00:06:38You're gonna spend the whole night with me
00:06:40And you're gonna do whatever I tell you to do
00:06:43No!
00:06:43No, no, no!
00:06:44Help!
00:06:45Shut up, you little bitch
00:06:57Boss
00:06:58We found the woman from last night
00:07:01Lead the way
00:07:01Let's go
00:07:20Now
00:07:21It's just us
00:07:22And this time
00:07:24You'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
00:07:29I can
00:07:30Shh
00:07:31You know what?
00:07:32I got a better deal for you
00:07:34A little job
00:07:36A hundred bucks a pop
00:07:37What do you say?
00:07:38Beats mopping floors, huh?
00:07:40I'm not a prostitute
00:07:41Oh, baby
00:07:44Prostitutes have standards
00:07:49But I'll be the judge of that
00:07:51Ten minutes ago
00:07:52It was lost in the surveillance
00:07:54She's still in the hospital
00:08:00Search every room
00:08:01Yes, boss
00:08:10Feisty
00:08:12Just how I like it
00:08:22That room
00:08:28Shut up or I'll fuck you unconscious
00:08:56You touched the wrong woman
00:09:00Come on
00:09:01Come on
00:09:01Come on
00:09:02Let me go
00:09:02Let me go
00:09:06I'm sorry
00:09:12Please
00:09:12Stop
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
00:09:26Some interest
00:09:36Here
00:09:37Put this on
00:09:51Uh
00:09:51Are we done here?
00:09:55How much does she owe?
00:09:58Fifty thousand
00:09:58Henry
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
00:10:16Wait
00:10:18Wait
00:10:18He's sticking up for me?
00:10:23Yes
00:10:24Absolutely
00:10:25No problem
00:10:32Here, madam
00:10:37Oh
00:10:44Burn this
00:10:45Burn this
00:10:54God, that felt good
00:10:56Get out of here before I change my mind
00:11:12You
00:11:13You're the one that I
00:11:17She remembers
00:11:27Shit
00:11:27Shit
00:11:28I'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
00:11:39What?
00:11:43Look, I'll take responsibility
00:11:45You clearly are
00:11:46New to this
00:11:49God
00:11:54She's not
00:11:55It was an accident
00:12:02I was unconscious
00:12:05You're still mad about that night?
00:12:08I'm not
00:12:09Um
00:12:10My mom wants me to settle down
00:12:12So
00:12:14I think I could marry you
00:12:23Um
00:12:24Did she just
00:12:25Propose to me?
00:12:27Like ordering takeout?
00:12:28Without any buildup?
00:12:34Oops
00:12:35I'm due on floor in twenty 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
00:12:46Name
00:12:46Give me your phone
00:12:54Think it over
00:12:55And give me a call
00:12:55I'm here for you
00:12:59It's nice to meet you, Violet Moore
00:13:01Thirty years old
00:13:02And not an heir to my name
00:13:03What have I done
00:13:05What have I done
00:13:05To deserve this?
00:13:08Yes, yes
00:13:09Your condition
00:13:09You can't touch a woman, right?
00:13:11God's punishment
00:13:12For 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
00:13:20When there's progress
00:13:21Bye
00:13:24Draft a marriage agreement
00:13:25The sooner the better
00:13:26Yes, sir
00:13:27What?
00:13:28A marriage agreement?
00:13:29Yes
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
00:13:46To my strange illness
00:13:48Marriage may not be
00:13:49The worst solution
00:13:50This is about as romantic
00:13:52As a tax audit, boss
00:14:11Dear, could you help me take a look?
00:14:14I'm not sure which piece of jewelry
00:14:16Suits me better
00:14:26This one will compliment your complexion
00:14:27And it's on sale
00:14:29Because the clasp is loose
00:14:30Excuse me
00:14:31Could I take a look
00:14:32At 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
00:14:52Before 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
00:15:04Who do you think you are
00:15:04To fire her?
00:15:09Please
00:15:10My cousin is the design director
00:15:12Of Simon's Jewelers
00:15:13Vivian Smith
00:15:14And I definitely have the authority
00:15:16To fire a cleaner
00:15:18Vivian?
00:15:19My college roommate?
00:15:30Darling, I 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'll be discared
00:15:42Safe to your thongs
00:15:43Immediate leave
00:15:47What?
00:15:48Mark, you're not kidding, are you?
00:15:53No!
00:15:54No!
00:15:57What just happened?
00:16:03Darling, you're a sweet girl
00:16:05I think you'd make a wonderful daughter-in-law
00:16:08It's just a shame about my son
00:16:10Your son must be very nice
00:16:12But with my debts
00:16:13I'm not really in a position
00:16:14Debt?
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 Simmons 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
00:16:44My first bankly 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
00:17:01Amend 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
00:17:08At any time
00:17:12Mom
00:17:12What is it this time?
00:17:14Darling
00:17:15I have lined up
00:17:16The perfect
00:17:17New 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?
00:17:28Stop
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
00:18:18About 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?
00:18:39We can't discuss this in your office
00:18:41You're right
00:18:42It is private
00:18:44God
00:18:44He 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
00:19:08Mr. Simmons?
00:19:09The 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 to talk about that?
00:19:29Is this gonna turn into some kind of boss'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
00:19:49Guess what I just saw
00:19:51Mr. Simmons' new secretary just got a personal invitation to 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 Mr. 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
00:20:37Oh
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 in my workplace
00:20:59What?
00:21:02Security
00:21:08I didn't bump into you
00:21:10You bumped into me
00:21:11Oh
00:21:14So 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
00:21:23You'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 like 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?
00:21:39Sweetheart
00:21:40I make the rules
00:21:41And you?
00:21:42You're nothing but dirt on my shoes
00:21:50You little bitch
00:21:53You little bitch
00:22:14Purpose and made a mess
00:22:15First of all
00:22:16You 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?
00:22:22He
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
00:22:33To 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?
00:22:49Okay
00:22:52Come with me
00:22:55Yes
00:22:56Yes, Mr. Simmons
00:23:06Call 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
00:23:36Of 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
00:23:45Right away
00:23:45Miss Moore
00:23:46If you'll follow me
00:23:50Make sure she buys everything she needs
00:23:53Standard new hire benefits
00:23:54Got it
00:24:07It's happening even through the glove now
00:24:09It'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
00:24:48Okay, 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
00:25:02Don't be so hard on yourself
00:25:03Things happen
00:25:05Maybe there's something only you can do for him
00:25:08Maybe
00:25:09He needs you
00:25:24Shoot, I'm late
00:25:25It's a half hour drive to Xavier's
00:25:36Sorry, Miss 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?
00:25:44That'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
00:26:23She was supposed to be here 20 minutes ago
00:26:26What 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 for 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
00:27:23Oh my God
00:27:29AHHHHH
00:27:31Oh my God
00:27:52Ahhhh
00:27:56Ms. 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.
00:29:14What 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.
00:29:49You mean I can...
00:29:52Save you?
00:29:54I can save you?
00:30:03Wait.
00:30:04You 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.
00:30:29Until the night I was with you.
00:30:32I woke up two hours later.
00:30:35Stone cold sober.
00:30:37Wait 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?
00:31:35I 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.
00:32:29No.
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?
00:32:59What 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.
00:33:31Immediate 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.
00:35:21Extremely 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.
00:35:47We're going to get married.
00:35:51Are you out of your mind?
00:35:53You 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...
00:36:51Had 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?
00:37:47I need to use the restroom.
00:37:49I'll be right back.
00:37:54My God.
00:37:56That night?
00:37:57That night?
00:38:08Ladies and gentlemen, it 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' fiance?
00:38:21Okay.
00:38:28That's Xavier's fiance.
00:38:34Fiance?
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?
00:38:46Postpone my remarks.
00:38:50Don't touch me.
00:38:51Then keep your help.
00:38:57You're being ridiculous.
00:39:15Now tell him, or 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.
00:39:49Then you won't mind finding alignment elsewhere.
00:39:51Okay.
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.
00:40:44Where is he?
00:40:46Where is he?
00:40:47Where is he?
00:40:48Where is he?
00:40:48Where is he?
00:40:49Where is he?
00:40:52Where is he?
00:40:53Where is he?
00:40:53I told PR not to use the word fiancé.
00:40:55It 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, and 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, please.
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.
00:42:14If 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.
00:42:47I...
00:42:49Gotcha, lovebirds!
00:42:52Foss!
00:42:53I have rights!
00:42:55You waived those rights when you yelled, busted!
00:43:00Foss.
00:43:02Keep talking.
00:43:10Miss 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.
00:43:37You called off your engagement to Vanderbilt?
00:43:39Is Nick Moore in a Memphis?
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 who authorized the change in
00:44:02the script to fiance the vanderbilt foundation is demanding a clarification of the relationship
00:44:07a clear relationship would stabilize the market if you publicly end the engagement i will withdraw
00:44:11our donation and our seat on the board your stock won't survive the opening bell then we'll just
00:44:17have to grow without you you can't do this miss moore during the investigation you will be placed
00:44:25on administrative leave no she reports directly to me company policy i am the company policy
00:44:35i'm not ashamed of our relationship i'm ashamed of my hesitation just now
00:44:46don't hesitate now i'm pregnant
00:44:57violet
00:45:03i'm your father
00:45:07i'm gonna end this today all of it i need a board meeting in an hour bring the proxies we're
00:45:12gonna
00:45:12take a vote
00:45:14what if they choose her
00:45:17then i will build another empire with you
00:45:22is it
00:45:25oh thank god
00:45:32i will handle the donors you handle the board as for violet welcome to the family
00:45:42mr simmons called this emergency meeting you 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 that leverage disguised as charity we will not
00:46:01outsource innovation to a socialites charity i have executed investment term sheets with three
00:46:05private research laboratories one sovereign wealth fund and two jewelries tech biopolymer startups
00:46:09we can make up the funding shortfall in 90 days what about wall street they want a wedding and rising
00:46:14stock 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
00:46:23then reveal the truth
00:46:27we still need a vote to rescind the mu with vanderbilt call the vote
00:46:33nine in favor three opposed the motion passes
00:46:37so we need to change direction we are basically running naked
00:46:41i am the planet
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
00:47:03we lead with project sapphora
00:47:05an employee value proposition
00:47:06scholarships for in-house designers
00:47:08we can use ms moore's portfolio as proof of the growth path
00:47:11it's hank again he's shopping photos
00:47:13let him he'll be hearing from our legal team first
00:47:14we'll protect this
00:47:15we'll protect this
00:47:23if he chooses turmoil
00:47:24then 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
00:47:37thinner bezels
00:47:38more light
00:47:39good
00:47:40the stones can breathe now
00:47:43she's doing a live stream
00:47:44then 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
00:47:54and this
00:47:55the 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
00:48:02it has to be for real
00:48:03do 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
00:48:10because blackmail is ugly at discovery
00:48:12we have video of the hospital incident
00:48:14and the briefcase you took
00:48:16now get out of here
00:48:19you're saying xavier misled the market
00:48:21while 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
00:48:30we'll push for a board review
00:48:31stand 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
00:48:41i want to do it our way
00:48:44not a rebuttal
00:48:45but an alternative
00:48:47our way
00:48:50she moved the press conference up to six
00:48:52we'll go live at eight
00:48:53all platforms
00:48:58we were engaged in good faith
00:48:59and my foundation promised a laboratory and funding
00:49:02but mr simmons
00:49:04changed
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
00:49:19show them sapphire's partners
00:49:21the scholarship program
00:49:22and our lab leasing letter of intent
00:49:24and
00:49:24maternal health
00:49:25we haven't launched that yet
00:49:25trust me
00:49:32that is
00:49:33yes
00:49:34then before the world speaks for you
00:49:36go and finish it
00:49:39no gloves
00:49:40no deals
00:49:41fearless
00:49:50in front of this room
00:49:51before the world
00:49:54violet moore
00:49:55will 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
00:50:21now it's my turn
00:50:24expanding r&d without the vanderbilt foundation
00:50:26we're investing in our own people
00:50:28the designers who started at the bottom and are now shaping the future
00:50:33this is violet moore
00:50:35she started out mopping floors
00:50:36and now designs the emerald collection that exceeded sales targets last quarter
00:50:39she is also the woman that i loved
00:50:41are you confirming a romantic relationship with an employee
00:50:44yes
00:50:44and it's also a policy
00:50:45starting 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
00:50:53only 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
00:50:58if your love is so honest
00:51:00why did you have to hide until after my press conference
00:51:02i wasn't hiding
00:51:03i was getting ready
00:51:06no scientist is going to lose their job
00:51:08because some adults can't manage their feelings
00:51:10you can't fix what's wrong with him
00:51:13i cured it
00:51:14the 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
00:51:42the stock fluctuated but it's holding steady
00:51:46after the sapphire plan presentation
00:51:47three analysts upgraded their expectations
00:51:50social media sentiment
00:51:52mixed but it's trending positive
00:51:54also the first lady wants a photo op
00:52:02you two were amazing
00:52:08i'll handle the press
00:52:09you two catch your breath
00:52:17we can still force a proxy review by the end of the quarter
00:52:20do it
00:52:22find me a scientist
00:52:23who's willing to accuse simmons of stealing the lab's formula
00:52:38hey violet xavier
00:52:40do 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
00:52:47take two
00:52:48okay
00:52:53congratulations is miss moore
00:52:54i 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 announce it later
00:53:32budget engagement dinner
00:53:34michelin three star can wait
00:53:47this might just be perfect
00:53:52it is
00:53:58i want to tell them
00:54:00soon
00:54:04we'll announce it our own way
00:54:05not to defend it but
00:54:06to share our joy
00:54:08our family
00:54:25how long have you been together
00:54:30your sapphire plan bought us goodwill
00:54:32but natalia still has the proxy votes
00:54:35if she rallies the opposition before the quarter ends
00:54:37she can call a vote of confidence
00:54:38she doesn't have the time
00:54:39she's moving fast
00:54:41her brokers approach two institutional questers
00:54:43with charges of stolen science
00:54:44then we move faster
00:54:45you're trending on tiktok
00:54:46half the people call you ceo cinderella
00:54:48the other half call you the scheming queen
00:54:50that sounds about right
00:54:53heard you're rolling in it these days
00:54:55i think you should know natalia's shopping a story
00:54:57a big one
00:54:58about you
00:55:00this is the lease agreement for their prototype lab
00:55:03if we play the angle of stolen trade secrets
00:55:06and leak it to the sec before they file their public transition plan
00:55:09it will trigger a regulatory freeze
00:55:12which would leave simmons with an empire without a crown
00:55:18miss moore
00:55:19emergency 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
00:55:33from 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
00:56:24we shake up the leadership
00:56:25we 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
00:56:57but 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 julius initiative
00:57:20is built on technology we co-developed under our
00:57:23our watch
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
00:57:41dropped the sapphire initiative patent timeline
00:57:44full transparency
00:57:45and a side-by-side chart
00:57:46showing their big fat goose egg
00:57:49they'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
00:58:38calling for a vote of no confidence in the leadership
00:58:46it is time to ensure stability
00:58:49in the executive ranks
00:58:52if it is stability that you want
00:58:54then we tell them everything
00:58:56violet
00:59:01i started here mopping floors
00:59:04my emerald line did 300 percent over sales projections
00:59:07and i'm carrying the next generation
00:59:11the simmons family
00:59:14she 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
00:59:24raise their hand
00:59:26unanimous
00:59:34the stock is soaring
00:59:35the press wants a statement
00:59:38on our terms
00:59:49miss moore
00:59:50how many months pregnant are you
00:59:51is this the end of the vanderbilt family feud
00:59:53miss moore
01:00:01okay sapphire project launch the boardroom vote is in the bag the public is eating up the engagement
01:00:06but natalia is not finished
01:00:09she's been quiet for 18 hours that that's not a good sign she's reloading which means we have to fortify
01:00:15no chinks in the armor
01:00:16the scholarship launch materials are ready
01:00:18i want the real employees on stage with me
01:00:21the janners
01:00:22the cashiers
01:00:23everyone
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
01:00:33slow
01:00:34legal
01:00:34public 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
01:01:17xavier simmons and violet moore
01:01:20if this goes to trial
01:01:21discovery is 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
01:01:50what's next for you
01:01:52to create something real
01:01:55um
01:01:57and
01:01:59raise a real child
01:02:00well congratulations
01:02:19they've completely reversed the narrative
01:02:21then we take it back
01:02:22i want to find everyone who signed an nda lab techs interns anybody who's willing to come forward and say
01:02:27stole
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
01:02:33perfect
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 i never thought i'd be on a stage this big with the boss
01:02:47i'm afraid i'll mess it up
01:02:49i never thought so either but here we are
01:02:50we'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
01:03:00everyone
01:03:01new 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
01:03:13and a betrayal of all of us
01:03:17she found a disgruntled intern
01:03:18to 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
01:03:23she's gambling on public perception not evidence
01:03:26but if we don't respond this could sway public opinion
01:03:28even impact the stock price
01:03:30it's extremely damaging to us
01:03:31for us
01:03:32then we'll respond loudly
01:03:33we'll put all the evidence out there
01:03:34and make her allegations look ridiculous
01:03:41members of the press
01:03:42my fellow employees
01:03:43i 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
01:03:51when 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
01:04:01and i'm not afraid of her anymore
01:04:17natalia
01:04:17if these get out
01:04:19you'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
01:04:42we still have court date
01:04:44then make sure it's embarrassing
01:04:45yeah i used to clean the floors here
01:04:54tonight 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
01:05:15natalia 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
01:06:04in violation of federal patent law
01:06:07and conspired to steal trade secrets
01:06:12the plaintiff's entire argument is built on the false testimony of a disgruntled intern
01:06:17and a timeline that simply does not exist
01:06:19and that is why this case will be thrown out
01:06:20and 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 i think it was
01:06:37please think carefully
01:06:38because 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
01:07:01are you confident
01:07:02what's your next move
01:07:04100%
01:07:19are you okay
01:07:25i'm just nervous
01:07:26and
01:07:27i 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
01:07:44he 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
01:07:50or 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
01:08:03for more than 18 months
01:08:04yes
01:08:05yes
01:08:05or no
01:08:08yes
01:08:16for years i lived hidden behind gloves and deals and walls
01:08:19violet moore didn't just cure my condition
01:08:23she changed the way i lead
01:08:24this case isn't about patents
01:08:26it's about control
01:08:27and 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 predators
01:08:38oh yeah
01:08:59we did it we won can 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
01:09:18oh yeah
01:09:20next week for final inspection
01:09:21the first group of scholarship recipients
01:09:25will arrive in three months
01:09:42you can still appeal
01:09:43find a new angle
01:09:46natalia you have to listen
01:09:47enough
01:10:07he chose her
01:10:10this is all for me
01:10:13for us
01:10:20i can't wait to meet you
01:10:24to do is to uh
01:10:26bunny life
01:10:26i think it's a so great idea
01:10:30for coming here today
01:10:31sapphire was our dream
01:10:33and today it's our reality
01:10:34and i'm so proud of everyone who made this happen
01:10:39we didn't build this to replace what was
01:10:41but to create what's next
01:10:43so talent isn't confined by your starting point
01:10:46it all started with a mop
01:10:50it started with a mistake
01:10:51with a man i didn't even like at first
01:10:55but love isn't always gentle
01:10:57sometimes it's a force that pushes you into the light
01:11:01i was really impressed with the way they handled the q a
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
01:11:20me too
01:11:21i'm sure we'll get it done in no time
01:11:23i hope so
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