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00:00:01So this is New York. The Big Apple. These buildings are so tall they could poke a hole in the
00:00:07sky.
00:00:08Come on, Daisy. Make it work in New York, make the money, and Dad gets his kidney surgery.
00:00:22Sir, can you hear me?
00:00:24Hey kid, don't touch him. In New York, being a good Samaritan can bankrupt you.
00:00:29Yeah, if he dies in your arms, you're getting sued for life.
00:00:32He can barely breathe, and you're just gonna stand there and watch?
00:00:42Hang in there, sir. Deep breaths. Come on, stay with me.
00:00:50Kid, was... was it you who saved me?
00:00:54Thank God, you're awake. Are you feeling better now?
00:01:01Kid, do you have a boyfriend?
00:01:03Uh, sir, I literally just got to New York. Dating isn't exactly on my to-do list yet.
00:01:08Good, I have a grandson. Julian. Cold as ice. Works too much.
00:01:12He needs someone like you to bring some sunshine into his life.
00:01:23Let go of him. Write her a check. Make her leave. I've seen this kind of street scam before.
00:01:29Excuse me? You think having money gives you the right to insult people?
00:01:33That's enough, Julian. She saved my life.
00:01:37Julian, this is the girl I choose for you. Now take her to the marriage bureau and get married. Today.
00:01:47Grandpa, this whole payback act ends now.
00:01:50Marcus has the check ready. Take the money and send her on her way.
00:01:55Send her away? Julian, you think my life is worth a check?
00:02:00Then what exactly do you want? You seriously expect me to marry some random homeless girl?
00:02:05She is not homeless. She saved my life. Show some respect.
00:02:12Listen carefully. You're pushing our global towards an IPO, but you only control 35% of the voting shares.
00:02:22Without 15%, the board will throw you out before the IPO even happens. Marry her.
00:02:28What?
00:02:29Keep it private for one year. A real legal marriage. 12 months.
00:02:33After the IPO, my 15% goes to you. Otherwise, you can start packing up your CEO office.
00:02:38You can't be serious.
00:02:42Mom, it's me. I made it to New York.
00:02:45Daisy, they found a kidney donor for your father, but the surgery and recovery will cost at least $100,000.
00:02:51If we can't pay by next week, they'll give the donor to someone else.
00:02:55Mom, don't panic. I'll figure something out. I promise.
00:03:05Sir, I accept your proposal.
00:03:07That was quick. So what's the price?
00:03:11I need $100,000. Turn, I'll cooperate and fulfill the one year marriage.
00:03:15100 grand. Not bad. Saving a life really pays well, huh?
00:03:18Done. I'll transfer the money immediately as part of the marriage contract.
00:03:23Then we make this clear right now. Rule number one, this marriage stays private. No one finds out who you
00:03:27are.
00:03:27Two, you stay out of my personal life. Three, one year from now, you take the money and disappear.
00:03:32Deal.
00:03:35Are you both entering this marriage voluntarily?
00:03:39Yes.
00:03:41Yes.
00:03:46The contract is now in effect. Marcus will wire the money to you.
00:03:51Thank you. I'll report to work as soon as possible. Today's my first day. I can't be late.
00:03:56Work? Where do you work?
00:03:58Sterling Global. My childhood friend Caleb helped me get the job. It's just an entry-level janitor position, but I'll
00:04:03do my best.
00:04:06Get in. I'll drop you off on the way.
00:04:08Wow. This car rides really smooth. Must cost at least $50,000, right?
00:04:15Something like that.
00:04:16Ma'am, this custom colonon costs over half a million just in upgrades, and you think it's 50 grand?
00:04:28Hi, I'm Daisy Miller. I'm the new janitor starting today.
00:04:32Ugh. What's that smell?
00:04:34Let me guess. Kentucky? This is a global financial headquarters, not some farm.
00:04:39A job is a job. I'm here to work, not to impress anyone's nose.
00:04:43Got some attitude, huh?
00:04:46Good morning, Miss People Like This now. Where are ya?
00:04:48Julian hates unprofessional staff.
00:04:50Brendan, keep an eye on her. Don't let her dirty the lobby floors.
00:04:53Julian?
00:04:53You think you can just say Mr. Sterling's name like that?
00:04:56He's the king of this building, and you are just dust on the floor.
00:05:00Julian.
00:05:02Same name as my husband? No way. Could he actually be?
00:05:12Wow, Daisy? Seriously? This is how you clean?
00:05:16Water all over the floor? What if a VIP slips?
00:05:19You planning to pay the lawsuit out of your janitor's salary?
00:05:21I'll dry it right now.
00:05:24Oh my god, my shoes! Do you have any idea what these cost?
00:05:28I'm so sorry, Miss Victoria. I didn't mean to-
00:05:32Unbelievable. It's clear some people haven't learned proper manners.
00:05:37You can't even walk without making a mess.
00:05:39Those dirty hands of yours touched my shoes. You couldn't afford them in ten lifetimes.
00:05:45I said I was sorry. You can't just hit people.
00:05:48Can't. Honey, you ruined Miss Victoria's shoes.
00:05:51The fact that you still have a job right now is already a miracle.
00:05:54Get on your knees and wipe them clean.
00:05:56No.
00:05:57No?
00:05:58Brenda?
00:05:59Maybe she doesn't understand how things work here.
00:06:02Hm. Show her.
00:06:07Good morning, Mr. Sterling.
00:06:19Daisy?
00:06:21Julian.
00:06:24Who hit her?
00:06:30Julian, you actually know this janitor?
00:06:35Sterling Global doesn't tolerate trash that bullies its own staff.
00:06:39Marcus.
00:06:41Remove this receptionate from Manhattan. Effective immediately.
00:06:45And make sure she never works in finance again.
00:06:48Mr. Sterling, please. I'm begging you.
00:06:52I didn't know she was connected to you.
00:06:56Get her out of my sight.
00:07:01Come with me.
00:07:10I kept my identity hidden for a reason.
00:07:14I wanted to see what kind of person you really were.
00:07:17Most people would have jumped at the chance to call themselves Mrs. Sterling.
00:07:21Used the name, pulled favors, climbed their way up.
00:07:27But you actually showed up here to mop floors.
00:07:30Mr. Sterling, do rich people really think poor people are born greedy?
00:07:34Like we're all just waiting for a shortcut?
00:07:37That's enough.
00:07:38You are legally Mrs. Sterling.
00:07:40I'm not letting my wife walk around in a janitor uniform.
00:07:42Assistant marketing manager.
00:07:44Starting tomorrow.
00:07:46No.
00:07:47No?
00:07:48I came to New York to earn money and save my dad.
00:07:51With my own hands.
00:07:53Not by marrying into money.
00:07:54Not by taking a shortcut someone handed to me.
00:07:58Maybe you think janitors are embarrassing.
00:08:00I don't.
00:08:01I work hard, I earn honestly, and I sleep just fine at night.
00:08:05If this marriage is supposed to stay secret, then let it stay secret.
00:08:09Completely.
00:08:10You'd rather scrub floors than sit in a manager's office?
00:08:13Yes.
00:08:16Mr. Sterling, for this one year I'm your temporary wife.
00:08:20You don't need to control my life and no one else can shape who I'll become but myself.
00:08:36Daisy, come here.
00:08:44What are you doing?
00:08:46Nothing.
00:08:47Just curious.
00:09:00I'm sorry, I need to get back to work.
00:09:11That's the girl.
00:09:12The one who crossed Victoria and somehow kept her job.
00:09:15Yeah, and I heard she was in the CEO's office earlier.
00:09:17Come on, nobody gets that kind of access for free.
00:09:19Small town girl from Kentucky?
00:09:21She's definitely playing some kind of game.
00:09:23Hey, don't listen to them.
00:09:25But you really should be careful around Victoria.
00:09:28Why?
00:09:28She's from the Vance family.
00:09:30Old money, big influence.
00:09:32And she and Mr. Sterling grew up together.
00:09:35Basically childhood sweethearts.
00:09:42Julian, hold on.
00:09:44Your tie's crooked.
00:09:46Let me fix it.
00:09:50See what I mean?
00:09:51The whole company already treats her like the future Mrs. Sterling.
00:09:55Three years ago, Julian was in a terrible car accident.
00:09:57A mysterious girl saved him.
00:09:59Most people believe that girl was Victoria.
00:10:03So, there's already someone in his heart.
00:10:10Chloe, about what you said earlier, the woman who saved his life.
00:10:14Was that really Victoria?
00:10:16Honestly?
00:10:17No idea.
00:10:18But for the past three years, Victoria's been acting like she's the one.
00:10:21And Julian never correct it.
00:10:23If anything, he lets her.
00:10:26Daisy, just hear me out.
00:10:29Don't fall for the CEO.
00:10:31Guys like him don't fall in love easily.
00:10:34And if they do, it's usually with the woman who saved their life.
00:10:38So this marriage was never real to him.
00:10:41Just something he did to keep his grandfather happy.
00:10:45And me, I'm just a placeholder.
00:10:48Sir, regarding your marriage, should we file it with the board?
00:10:53No.
00:10:54Keep it confidential.
00:10:56During the agreement period, I don't want anyone disturbing her life.
00:11:01Julian, what the hell did I just see in HR?
00:11:04You got married? Who is she?
00:11:06Victoria, you don't walk into my office without knocking.
00:11:11I came to this company because of you.
00:11:14I stayed here for three years because of you.
00:11:17And now you just marry some random woman? Just like that? Who is she?
00:11:20That's not your concern. Leave.
00:11:24Julian!
00:11:25Now.
00:11:27I hear Julian is married.
00:11:29Arthur always did have a sharp eye for people.
00:11:31Any girl he approves of must be special.
00:11:35My lady, we've learned that the new Mrs. Sterling works at Sterling Global.
00:11:38Her identity is being kept strictly confidential.
00:11:42Is that so? Then I suppose it's time for the godmother to pay a visit.
00:11:46Prepare something simple for me to wear, nothing expensive.
00:11:49I'll go to Sterling Global myself. Quietly.
00:11:53I want to see for myself whether my godson's wife is worthy of the Sterling name.
00:12:06Oh, god.
00:12:12Hey, no, no, no. You can't sit there.
00:12:14That seating is for VIP clients, not for people wandering in off the street.
00:12:19I twisted my ankle. I just need a minute to sit.
00:12:22Then sit outside. There's a sidewalk for that.
00:12:24Don't mess up our lobby. Get up.
00:12:30Tiffany, what's the problem? Why is she still here?
00:12:33Mrs. Victoria, she won't leave. Says she hurt her ankle.
00:12:38Hurt her ankle? Or looking for a payout?
00:12:42Ma'am, Sterling Global has a top-tier legal department.
00:12:46If you're planning to fake an injury and sue us, you picked the wrong place.
00:12:51Is this how young socialists behave now?
00:12:55No courtesy. No grace. How unfortunate.
00:13:01Excuse me? You crazy old woman!
00:13:04Look at you! And you think you get to judge me?!
00:13:09Tiffany, call security. Get her out of here.
00:13:13Stop. She's injured. You can't just throw her out.
00:13:16Of course. Daisy again. Don't you have floors to clean?
00:13:20Or is interfering in company business part of your job now?
00:13:25It's okay, ma'am. I've got something that can help.
00:13:28I brought this from Tucky. It's really good for springs and swelling.
00:13:32Thank you, dear. Kindness like this is hard to find in New York.
00:13:37Wow. The country girl and the old beggar. What a perfect match.
00:13:45Security! Get these two out of here!
00:13:49Miss Victoria, you can't fire me just because I helped someone.
00:13:52Can't? Let me explain something to you.
00:13:54At Sterling Global, what I say goes. If I want you out, you're out.
00:13:58Don't be afraid, dear. Anyone who touches you today will answer to Julian personally. I promise you that.
00:14:06Julian, thank God you're here. This janitor brought in some unstable old girl and caused a huge disturbance. She even
00:14:13talked back to management. I was just about to have them removed.
00:14:18Godmother? Why are you dressed like this?
00:14:20Julian, your company is quite something. This manager just called me a lunatic from the slums and tried to have
00:14:27me thrown out.
00:14:36Victoria, what exactly did you say to her?
00:14:41I didn't know it was Lady Montgomery. I thought she was just some random person. I mean, I didn't...
00:14:46Julian, this is Daisy. She's the one who helped me. From today on, no one at Sterling Global lays a
00:14:52hand on Daisy. Julian, are we clear?
00:14:57Crystal clear.
00:15:06Julian, are you seriously humiliating me over a janitor over her? She smells like cheap medicine and cleaning supplies and
00:15:13you're throwing me under the bus for this girl?
00:15:14What the hell did she do to you? What did she say to you that made you forget 20 years
00:15:18of history between us?
00:15:19Humiliate you? No, Victoria. You did that to yourself.
00:15:25You were reckless, rude, and completely out of line. The way you spoke to Lady Montgomery was unacceptable. Do you
00:15:31even understand who she is? The Montgomery family controls half the major charity foundations in New York. They have direct
00:15:36access to political and financial networks most companies spend decades trying to reach.
00:15:40I thought she was just some lost old woman. She looked like she didn't belong here.
00:15:43And that gave you the right to humiliate her? To treat her like she was beneath you? To insult her
00:15:48and my company? If Daisy hadn't stepped in, Lady Montgomery wouldn't be sitting here drinking tea.
00:15:53She would have walked out that door. And Sterling Global would have lost her support permanently.
00:15:57You almost destroyed three years of work in ten minutes.
00:16:00Then why are you protecting her? Why her? We grew up together, Julian. I've been standing next to you for
00:16:04years.
00:16:05Julian, tell me the truth. Have you ever loved me?
00:16:09I told you before, we are friends. Nothing more.
00:16:13Friends? You call this friendship? You'd rather defend a janitor than stand by me? You'd rather pick her than me?
00:16:25Mr. Sterling, please. Stay. You want to know who she is? Fine. I'll tell you.
00:16:31Sir, this isn't necessary. Listen carefully, Victoria. I have no interest in political marriages.
00:16:38I don't need alliances. And I don't need family arrangements. Because I already made my choice.
00:16:49Daisy is not just a janitor. She is...
00:16:56Mr. Sterling, please, don't say things like that.
00:16:59Manager Victoria, he's just thanking me for helping Lady Montgomery earlier. He didn't mean it.
00:17:06Thanking you? Julian, that's not even funny.
00:17:09Victoria, you should be working on the IPO briefing. Go.
00:17:24Take it. A thank you gift. For what you did today.
00:17:28I really can't accept this. It's way too expensive. And janitors aren't allowed to wear jewelry at work.
00:17:34Who said you had to wear it on your hand?
00:17:46Keep it out of sight.
00:17:49It's really pretty. Thank you.
00:17:57My godmother knows who you are now. She likes you. A lot.
00:18:02You helped me today. This is the least I could do.
00:18:05Julian, I left my phone.
00:18:07What was that? What were you two doing?
00:18:10Victoria, knock before you enter my office.
00:18:14Daisy, get back to work.
00:18:15Yes, sir.
00:18:22Well, damn. If it isn't Tucky's very own violin princess, Daisy Miller.
00:18:27Never thought I'd find you here.
00:18:29So what happened? Manhattan chew you up already?
00:18:32Now you're scrubbing floors just to survive?
00:18:34I heard you're working for Lady Montgomery now.
00:18:36You finally got yourself a nice uniform.
00:18:38It's not a uniform. I'm her private security consultant.
00:18:41Big difference.
00:18:41My salary alone could buy your family farm three times over.
00:18:44New York's for people like me, Daisy. Not for some farm girl who still smells like hay.
00:18:48She used to be quite a big deal.
00:18:50A rising star in the national youth music competition.
00:18:52Her future was bright.
00:18:53But then, she tried to win by using improper means to get close to a judge.
00:18:57Got exposed on the spot.
00:18:58Disqualified.
00:18:59Thrown out immediately.
00:19:00After that, her entire hometown was ashamed of-
00:19:02Jackson, you really want to bring that up? Because if we're telling the story, let's tell the whole thing.
00:19:07You bribed the judges. You framed me. And you took my spot.
00:19:10I work for a living. I take care of my father. I earn every dollar I make.
00:19:14I don't lie. I don't cheat. And I don't tear down people from my own hometown just to feel superior.
00:19:19You little janitor. Who the hell do you think you are?
00:19:26Let go! You're hurting me!
00:19:45Damn. A pink diamond this clean? You're a janitor, Daisy. Where the hell did you get something like this?
00:19:49Oh, my God. That's Aurora's tear. Mr. Sterling had Marcus Hustam order it from Harry Quiston last week.
00:19:53It's worth over a million dollars.
00:19:54Over a million? No way.
00:19:55She had that on her?
00:19:56That has to be stolen. No explanation.
00:19:57Give it back! That ring is mine! Mr. Sterling gave it to me!
00:20:00Mr. Sterling gave it to you?
00:20:01Daisy, this is getting embarrassing. First you steal something worth a million dollars.
00:20:05Now you're making up stories, too?
00:20:06That ring was clearly meant for the future Mrs. Sterling, and somehow you think that's you?
00:20:10That's actually funny. People like her always think one expensive thing will change whole life.
00:20:13Steal a diamond, become a princess. Classic delusion.
00:20:14Back off. Stolen property doesn't belong to you.
00:20:16Don't touch it.
00:20:17Hands like yours will ruin it. You even know what this is worth?
00:20:20One scratch and you'd owe more than your whole life can pay back.
00:20:23What is wrong with you? Get your foot off her! You're gonna crush her hand!
00:20:27Good. That's exactly how you deal with thieves and corporate spies.
00:20:31Security, take her and the stolen ring to the office.
00:20:33I want him to see what kind of trash he's protecting.
00:20:43Julian, you need to hear this. Take a look at your employee. She stole the ring you had custom made,
00:20:50Aurora's tear.
00:20:51Jackson caught her in the act.
00:20:55Who did that to her?
00:20:56Mr. Sterling, I handled it. She tried to get rid of the evidence, so I had to step in. Used
00:21:01a little force, nothing serious.
00:21:05Handled it? Who told you you could lay a hand on my employee?
00:21:12Julian! You're defending the wrong person! She stole from you!
00:21:16Let me make this very clear. I gave that ring to Daisy. Personally.
00:21:21Jackson falsely accused a company employee, assaulted her, and damaged private property.
00:21:27Take him to the police. Legal will press charges.
00:21:30I don't want him anywhere near this company again. Get him out.
00:21:37Here. Let me help you.
00:21:40If I gave it to you, you should have kept it on.
00:21:42Look at this. You almost wrecked your hand over a ring.
00:21:47You really don't know how to take care of yourself, do you?
00:21:50I didn't want to cause trouble for you. Now it's ruined.
00:21:53It's just a ring. It can be remade. Your hand can't. Hold still.
00:22:04Mr. Sterling. We found her. The woman who saved you in that Kentucky car accident three years ago.
00:22:12Go to the medical room. Get your hand treated properly. Then come back and wait for me.
00:22:18Start talking.
00:22:20All right. Talk. What'd you find?
00:22:25Mr. Sterling. We located the medical records from the Kentucky accident three years ago.
00:22:29It was a private rural clinic, so the files were buried in the county hospital archives.
00:22:33The doctor confirmed everything.
00:22:35A local girl happened to pass by and used a family-totted emergency method to keep you alive.
00:22:39She stopped the bleeding and stayed with you until the ambulance showed up.
00:22:42The girl's name was...
00:22:43Daisy Miller.
00:22:51Hey. Hey. Stay with me. Come on. Don't do this. Please. Wake up. Please.
00:22:58Daisy.
00:22:58So it really was her. The woman I've been looking for all these years was right there the whole time.
00:23:07Daisy. You have no idea what just happened. The whole company's talking about you right now.
00:23:12The CEO fired that snobby Jackson because of you and he straight up told everyone the ring was his gift
00:23:17to you.
00:23:19Chloe... He was just protecting the company's image.
00:23:24There's someone he's been looking for. For three years.
00:23:28Someone who actually matters to him.
00:23:31I'm just the contract wife who happened to be here.
00:23:34Marcus.
00:23:35Yes, sir.
00:23:37Tomorrow's Daisy's birthday, right?
00:23:39Yes, sir.
00:23:40Good. I want tomorrow night's banquet ready and I want a birthday gift prepared for Daisy.
00:23:43Something unforgeable. Something the whole city will remember.
00:23:46Daisy. This time, I've got you.
00:23:52Happy birthday, Daisy.
00:23:55Wait. You knew it was my birthday?
00:23:59Open it. Go on.
00:24:06Oh, my God. Is this an 18th century fiddle? It's incredible.
00:24:13Thank you. It's really beautiful. But... I don't play anymore.
00:24:19Why?
00:24:25Years ago...
00:24:26Small town girl thinks she can win? You got caught flirting with a judge, didn't you? Pathetic.
00:24:30No. That's not true. I didn't do anything.
00:24:36After that, everyone one back home knew.
00:24:40I was the girl who cheated to win.
00:24:43Three conservatories pulled my admission.
00:24:45Just like that, everything was gone.
00:24:49Daisy.
00:24:51I don't buy it.
00:24:53Not for a second.
00:24:55My grandfather chose you.
00:24:57He knew people.
00:24:58He wouldn't have trusted the wrong person.
00:25:00And I trust what I see.
00:25:01You're not that kind of person.
00:25:04So, yeah.
00:25:05I believe you.
00:25:15Mr. Sterling, we've got a serious problem.
00:25:20This better be worth it.
00:25:22Miss Victoria used the company seal without approval.
00:25:25She signed a performance bed agreement with Thorne Properties for the Hudson River Core Land.
00:25:29The orchestra she hired just lost at Lincoln Center.
00:25:32Thorne is moving to seize the property.
00:25:35She did what?
00:25:36She gambled Sterling's most valuable land over a performance bed.
00:25:41Get the car ready.
00:25:43Now.
00:25:44Let's see if Thorne really thinks they can take what's mine.
00:25:52Victoria.
00:25:53This is your light of Manhattan?
00:25:55I've heard better music on a farm.
00:25:58Thorne, it was just a bad performance.
00:26:00They were off today, that's all.
00:26:02Off today?
00:26:03No.
00:26:04This is just bad.
00:26:06Stop embarrassing Sterling Group.
00:26:08In front of real European masters, this so-called American music is nothing but cheap noise.
00:26:15No soul.
00:26:16No class.
00:26:19Let me introduce you.
00:26:20Alistair.
00:26:21One of the greatest musical prodigies in the world.
00:26:24One string on his violin is worth more than your entire orchestra.
00:26:30Competing with musicians at this level is honestly beneath me.
00:26:34It's not over yet. The wage isn't finished.
00:26:36I'm from the Vance family, a real music family. I'll perform myself.
00:26:39Are you serious right now? The score is 0-3. The match is already over.
00:26:43No! I'm Julian Sterling's fiance. I represent Sterling Group. If I beat Alistair, the Hudson River land stays with us!
00:26:49You want to challenge me, Miss Victoria? Your hands belong on a Chanel handbag, not a violin bow.
00:26:58You heard him. Stop humiliating yourself. The Hudson River property is mine now.
00:27:04Go tell Julian this. He didn't just lose a piece of land. He lost the Sterling family's pride in Manhattan.
00:27:11Manager, we lost! If Mr. Sterling finds out we're finished, he'll throw us out of New York!
00:27:15It's over. Julian is going to kill me.
00:27:27What was that? Did you see that? Did you see that? Did you see that?
00:27:35Julian, thank god you're here. Thorn's been completely unreasonable.
00:27:41Julian, the contract is clear. Your team already lost. Showing up now won't change anything.
00:27:48Thorn, apparently you struggle with reading as much as you do with taste.
00:27:53What's that supposed to mean?
00:27:54The wager agreement is very clear. The match only ends when one side has no one left who can compete.
00:28:01Your orchestra is already finished. Since this manager insists she comes from a prestigious musical family,
00:28:08and insists she can compete, then the match isn't over.
00:28:12Exactly! Thorn, do you even dare face me?
00:28:18Fine. Since Mr. Sterling is so eager to lose in person, I won't stop you.
00:28:24Victoria, go ahead.
00:28:27Watch closely, Daisy. This is what real high-class music looks like.
00:28:32Girls who spend their lives holding a mop don't belong on a stage like this.
00:28:36If I beat Alistin, I'll be the one who saves Sterling Groot. Julian will come back to me. He has
00:28:43to.
00:29:03Now that's the Vance family standard. At this speed, Alistin won't even get a chance to keep up.
00:29:09She's in top form today. That kind of jumping bow technique is insanely clean.
00:29:15No. This isn't right. She's going to lose.
00:29:18Daisy, do you even know what Paganati is? Keep your mouth shut and stop jinxing her.
00:29:22This is hilarious. A Janner judging a professional violinist? You probably can't even read sheet mazel.
00:29:29Why do you think she's going to lose?
00:29:30She's rushing. She's sped up to dominate the tempo, but now her breathing and finger control are out of sync.
00:29:35She's forcing the rhythm. She won't last much longer.
00:29:37That's all you've got? Then let's end this.
00:29:45Don't force it! Manager, push through! Finish it!
00:29:56Okay!
00:29:57Mom!
00:29:59What was that?
00:30:06Yeah, I figured...
00:30:12Bravo! Absolutely brilliant!
00:30:15Julian, that was easily the most expensive.
00:30:18train wreck I've ever seen. Julian, I didn't mean for this to happen. The string snapped. I couldn't
00:30:25control it. Take a good look, everyone. This is Julian Sterling, New York's so-called undefeated
00:30:34legend, losing his own game in front of the entire city. Honestly, it's almost poetic. From today on,
00:30:41Julian, your Manhattan myth is officially over. Against real European masters, your American
00:30:48music sounds like background noise in a burger jump. Cheap, loud, disposable. Alistair, tell them
00:30:54what real music sounds like. With training like this, I'm not surprised Miss Victoria performed
00:30:58the way she did. All flash, no depth, no soul. Exactly. American music is a joke. You people
00:31:05belong playing country tunes on some dusty farm, not performing at Lincoln Center. This place isn't
00:31:12for amateurs with money. It's for people like me. Mr. Thorne, you really should stop talking.
00:31:24You've got to be kidding me. A Janner stepping up here? Daisy, have you lost your mind? Haven't
00:31:31we embarrassed ourselves enough already? Who do you think you are? Go back to cleaning
00:31:36bathrooms. This isn't your place. Mr. Sterling, Sterling Group's reputation shouldn't be dragged
00:31:43through the mud by people like him. And what American music is, isn't for him to decide.
00:31:47Daisy, what are you planning to do? Let me play.
00:32:01Miss Daisy, you're violin.
00:32:07Julian! That soul of Amber, you actually gave it to this nobody? Seriously, manager, what
00:32:12a waste. You can dress something up all you want, it doesn't change what it is. Hold it
00:32:16tight, poor girl. Snap one string and you'll spend your whole life paying it off. Julian,
00:32:21are you actually serious? You're betting Prime Manhattan land on a Janner's performance?
00:32:26Thorne, listen carefully. I'm listening. Final round. If Daisy loses, the land is yours. I'll
00:32:33sign the transfer on the spot. No backing out. Look at her. She's about to pass out from fear.
00:32:42Daisy, look at me. Don't be afraid. I trust you.
00:32:52Hey. What now? You here to beg? Let's change the rules. Both orchestras play. Together.
00:32:57If you want to embarrass yourself even more, be my guest.
00:33:06Guys, drop the sheet music. Wait, what? Follow my lead. Play your anger. Let it all
00:33:12out through the strings. What was that? What the hell is this?
00:33:31Is that real? Hey, move with it. Don't just stand there like statues.
00:33:52This is insane. That's not even real music. No. That's exactly what real music
00:33:59sounds like.
00:34:19I did it.
00:34:33Sir?
00:34:34Miss Daisy, I owe you an apology. I was wrong about you. Your music has life in it.
00:34:41Alistair! What the hell are you doing? You're just gonna hand her the win?
00:34:45Mr. Thorne, art isn't a business deal. There's no winning or losing. Only truth. And today,
00:34:51her music spoke louder than mine. I accept. Well, Thorne, looks like the deal stands. That land? You're not
00:35:00getting anywhere near it. Julian, you really think this is over? For today? Yeah, it is.
00:35:07We're leaving. We're leaving. No. This can't be real. How could someone like her be a genius?
00:35:17What was that? Did you see her?
00:35:22Ladies and gentlemen, this is Sterling Group's Pride.
00:35:31Thank you, Julian. No. Thank you. You saved us today. You're the hero here.
00:35:44Victoria, you used the company seal without authorization and signed a private betting
00:35:49agreement. If Daisy hadn't stepped in, Sterling Group would have lost a billion dollars overnight.
00:35:54Julian, I was trying to help you take down Thorne. No. You were trying to help yourself.
00:36:02Effective immediately, you're terminated. Go to HR and pick up your severance package.
00:36:16I have an announcement. Victoria has been terminated for serious misconduct. The position of marketing
00:36:22director is now vacant. Mr. Sterling, I believe Miss Daisy proved her leadership and crisis management
00:36:29skills at Lincoln Center. She's the strongest candidate for this role. I second that. Daisy would
00:36:33be perfect for it. Me? No, I can't. I'm just a janitor. I wouldn't even know where to begin.
00:36:3950,000 a month. Wait, did you just say 50,000?
00:36:46Base salary. 50,000 a month? Dad's medical treatment would finally be covered. Mr. Sterling,
00:36:54I can do this. I'm in.
00:37:02Daisy, look at this place. This is literally the fanciest hotel in New York. Don't you think this
00:37:07is a little over the top? I feel like everyone's staring at me. Of course they are. The CEO threw
00:37:11this whole celebration just for you. Half the company's dying of jealousy right now. Tonight,
00:37:15you're the queen of Manhattan. Daisy, congratulations. Youngest marketing manager in Sterling Group
00:37:22history. That's pretty damn impressive.
00:37:25Kalem, what are you doing here? I wanted to give you this. A little promotion gift. I know
00:37:30things are different now, but I just wanted to show you how proud I am of you.
00:37:35Kalem, they're beautiful, but I really can't accept something this expensive.
00:37:40So what, now that you're a big shop manager, you can't take a gift from a security guy?
00:37:45Come on, you know that's not it at all. Thank you, Caleb. Honestly, if it weren't for you,
00:37:51I wouldn't even be standing here tonight. I'd still be back in Tucky, stressing over farm
00:37:55bills and wondering how to make ends meet. Of course, Daisy.
00:38:01Who is he? Head of security. Caleb, he's from the same hometown as Miss Daisy.
00:38:06Same hometown. They seem pretty close.
00:38:26Daisy, what's up with the boss tonight? He looks like he's in a terrible mood.
00:38:29Your guess is as good as mine. Guys like him are hard to read.
00:38:35I don't want to sleep. Where's the champagne?
00:38:39You again. Huh? Oh, it's you. Mr. Ice Cold CEO. Wait, hold on. Wow, Julian, are these actually real?
00:38:52Oh wow, these are nice. Daisy, you really shouldn't be doing this.
00:38:56Just let me check again. One more time, please.
00:39:14Daisy, you asked for this.
00:39:38Okay, I'm fine. I'm fine.
00:39:45Daisy, you're up already? Yeah. I sobered up pretty early and headed home. Then I realized I left
00:39:50something here, so I came back to grab it. You went home? That makes sense. I brought you soup
00:39:54last night and knocked on your door forever, but no one answered. Yeah.
00:40:01Oh, damn it. What the hell happened last night? Sir, the car is ready for your trip to the office.
00:40:07Last night, who brought me back here? The celebration got pretty chaotic, sir. I was
00:40:12handling the aftermath with the hotel staff and didn't see who escorted you upstairs. Would you
00:40:16like me to pull the security footage to check? No. Whatever happened last night stays quiet.
00:40:22I don't want any rumors spreading around the company. Understood, sir.
00:40:28Sir, this appears to belong to a lady.
00:40:34An earring.
00:40:39Daisy, was that you last night?
00:40:42Sir, there's a critical issue with the London acquisition.
00:40:45The team on the ground needs your immediate input. We need to leave right away.
00:40:57Get the jet ready. We're leaving now.
00:40:59What about Miss Daisy? Should we inform her you're leaving?
00:41:01She stays in New York. She just made manager. Time to prove she earned the title.
00:41:09Daisy, that's the third time this week. Your stomach's been acting up non-stop. Are you sure you're
00:41:14okay? Here, take this. It helped me when I had food poisonous last month.
00:41:18It won't help. I've tried everything. I can't keep anything down, not even water.
00:41:24You're throwing up like crazy. Don't tell me you're pregnant or something.
00:41:34Oh god, I'm pregnant. Would he even want you? Would he even care?
00:41:43Manager? Manager Daisy, the CEO has landed back in New York.
00:41:47He's back?
00:41:48Yes ma'am. He's in his top floor office now and he wants you there immediately.
00:41:56Manager Daisy, it's been a month. You look different.
00:42:03I've just been adjusting to the new position, sir. Still getting used to everything. The workload,
00:42:08the team, all of it. Is that so?
00:42:14Because it feels like you've been avoiding me. Every email, every report. You keep things as impersonal as possible.
00:42:29Sir, I read something in the news recently. It got me thinking.
00:42:33Go ahead. I'm listening. A woman got pregnant by a billionaire by accident. No strings attached, just a one night
00:42:40thing.
00:42:42What do you think a man like that would do? Would he step up? Or walk away?
00:42:51Daisy, I've seen that story more times than I can count. Women trying to trap rich men with a baby,
00:42:57hoping for a payout, a title, a spot in their lives.
00:43:04It's predictable. Pathetic, even.
00:43:07And if it were real? If it wasn't a trap? If it was just an accident? What would you do?
00:43:13Be honest.
00:43:15Listen to me. There's no place in my life for accidents. No room for mistakes. No time for distractions.
00:43:23Unless it's with the woman I love. Someone I chose. Someone I want to build a life with.
00:43:29No one is having my child. Not now. Not ever. And if something like that ever happened, if some woman
00:43:36tried to tie me down with that kind of situation, I'd clean into it immediately.
00:43:40I wouldn't let it go further at all. I'd make sure it never became a problem.
00:43:45The woman he loves, that's the only one who matters to him. To him, you're just an accident. A mistake
00:43:53he'd erase without a second thought.
00:43:55But you're not a mistake. Not to me. It's okay, baby.
00:44:01I won't let him find out. I'll protect you no matter what. Even if it means hiding this from him
00:44:06forever.
00:44:11Daisy, you recognize this, don't you?
00:44:19Someone left it in my bed after the celebration. Next morning, she was gone before sunrise.
00:44:28Vanished without a word, like she was never there. Tell me, Daisy, why leave in such a hurry? Afraid of
00:44:34what might happen if you stayed?
00:44:37Sir, I think you've got the wrong person.
00:44:40Do I? Because your reaction says otherwise.
00:44:43I drank too much that night. Chloe took me home, she can tell you that. And the earring?
00:44:49Sure, it looks similar. But pieces like that are a dime a dozen in New York.
00:44:55It could belong to anyone.
00:44:58Sounds like you had quite a night, sir. Not even knowing who you woke up next to. Must be nice.
00:45:06If there's nothing else, I should get back to work. My team is waiting for me.
00:45:16Damn it!
00:45:19Sir? Is everything all right? Marcus, find her.
00:45:24Find who, sir? Pull every security feed from the celebration night. Every hallway, every elevator, every entrance and exit in
00:45:31the hotel.
00:45:32I want to see every person who came near my suite. Check all hotel access logs, too. Who used key
00:45:38cards, who was signed in as a guest, who had access to the presidential floor.
00:45:44If it wasn't Daisy, then someone planned this. Someone snuck into my room, left that earring, and vanished. Trying to
00:45:52mess with me, or worse, find the woman who got into my room. Find her, and don't stop until you
00:45:58do.
00:45:59And when you do, make sure she regrets ever crossing me. Make sure she pays for playing games with me.
00:46:06Understood, sir. I'll start immediately.
00:46:13Sir, Miss Daisy didn't look too good when she left just now. She seemed tense. Pale, even. Should we maybe
00:46:21talk to her? Or clear things up before this gets any more complicated?
00:46:24Clear up what? That I don't even know who the woman was in my bed that night?
00:46:28I just mean, if you keep investigating this quietly, she might get the wrong idea.
00:46:34Listen to me, Marcus. Daisy cannot find out about this investigation. Not yet.
00:46:39But, sir, secrets like this don't stay hidden forever.
00:46:42Once I review all the surveillance from that night and track down the woman who set me up, who left
00:46:46that earring and vanished, I'll tell Daisy everything myself. I'll explain.
00:46:51But until then, watch what you say. Don't mention the investigation to anyone.
00:46:56Yes, sir. I won't say a word.
00:46:58Miss Victoria, please don't upset yourself. Mr. Julian must have been fooled by that country girl,
00:47:04Daisy. She's just a lucky nobody. He'll come to his senses sooner or later and regret pushing you away.
00:47:12Tiffany, how long have you been working with me? How long have you been by my side?
00:47:16Almost three years now, Miss Victoria.
00:47:19I've always thought you were smarter than Daisy. Sharper, more capable, and far more refined. You deserve better than being
00:47:24stuck as a low-level assistant.
00:47:26You're too kind, Miss Victoria. I just try to do my best.
00:47:28Someone like Daisy doesn't belong in that manager's office. She's a farm girl with no class, no connections, no idea
00:47:36how the corporate world works.
00:47:38That position should have been yours from the start.
00:47:42You've earned it.
00:47:44Mine? I could be marketing manager?
00:47:47If you can push Daisy out of Sterling Group, make her disappear from Manhattan, make her too embarrassed or too
00:47:52scared to come back.
00:47:54I'll use every family connection I have on the board to back you as the next marketing manager.
00:48:00You really mean that?
00:48:02We're the same kind of people, Tiffany. You and me, we understand how this world works.
00:48:07We know that to get what you want, you have to fight for it.
00:48:13I get it. I'll make sure she crashes hard on the way down.
00:48:17Good. She's a stain on Sterling Group and on Julian.
00:48:24Daisy, let's see how long you can stay proud.
00:48:34Daisy, you need to see this. The company forum is blowing up.
00:48:37People are saying the CEO is secretly married and his wife is some mysterious high society woman from Europe.
00:48:45Office gossip. You actually buy that nonsense?
00:48:48Why wouldn't I? A guy like Julian? Top of the food chair, handsome, loaded.
00:48:52What kind of woman do you think could actually lock him down?
00:48:54Come on, Daisy. You've been around him a lot lately. Way more than anyone else.
00:49:00You really haven't noticed anything? Any little clues?
00:49:03A ring? A secret call? Something?
00:49:06I focus on work. Nothing else. The CEO's personal life isn't any of my business.
00:49:10Yeah? Figures. People like him live in a whole different world from us. We can only guess.
00:49:18We'll look who it is. Our so-called violin genius turned marketing manager turned whatever you're
00:49:25trying to be now. Still making your own coffee even after becoming a manager? What's wrong? Miss
00:49:32being the janitor already? Miss scrubbing floors and cleaning after everyone else?
00:49:36Miss. If you spent half this energy on your work instead of running your mouth,
00:49:41last quarter's reports wouldn't be such a disaster. You might actually be useful around here.
00:49:47Daisy. Playing some ordinary songs in a busy station doesn't make you special.
00:49:52Girls like you. Ambitious. Without background or connections. Trying to get close to the CEO just
00:49:58to move up faster? Climb into his bed? Sounds like something you'd know more about than me.
00:50:03You've been practically drooling over him since you started working here.
00:50:07Say that again! I dare you! Victoria's gone. Fired, remember? Now you're just a stray dog
00:50:13barking in the hallway trying to pick up her scraps? Or are you planning to follow her out the door
00:50:19next?
00:50:19Because that's where you're headed if you keep wasting company time on this. You're nothing but lucky.
00:50:24A lucky nobody who got a handout. You really think Julian cares about you? There's a woman he's been
00:50:31looking for his whole life. The one who saved him when he was a kid. She's the only person he'll
00:50:36ever
00:50:36love. The only one who matters. You don't even register. To him, you're nothing. Not even close.
00:50:45What the hell is going on in here?
00:50:56Tiffany, did Sterling Group hire you to start fights in the break room to harass your superiors?
00:51:00Mr. Julian, I was just discussing work with manager Daisy. It wasn't a fight, I swear.
00:51:04Discussing work? Is that what you call it? Marcus. Yes, sir. Cut her entire bonus for this month. No exceptions.
00:51:14And if I hear this kind of talk again, if I see you so much as look at Daisy the
00:51:18wrong way,
00:51:18she's done here. Fired. No second chances. Understood? Yes, sir. I understand. I'm sorry.
00:51:37This is impossible. There are millions of women in New York. How am I supposed to find one woman
00:51:42with just an earring? Cinderella loses one earring, and I'm the poor guy stuck searching the whole city
00:51:47for her. This is ridiculous. Cinderella? So the CEO is looking for a woman, and that earring is the only
00:51:55clue. Looks like fate just handed me an opportunity. Mrs. Sterling, that position is mine.
00:52:11Oh. Stop. Mr. Julian, did you call me? I'm so sorry. I dropped these. I wasn't paying attention.
00:52:19That earring, where did you get it? It was a gift from some very important to me.
00:52:25Someone I'll never forget.
00:52:31Out.
00:52:33Mr. Julian, I don't understand. It's me.
00:52:52Marcus, you're sure about this? The woman who got into my room that night was really her?
00:52:57The earring matches exactly, sir. It's identical to the one we found in your suite. There's no other
00:53:01reasonable expo. Figures. A woman like that, desperate, greedy, clawing for power, would do
00:53:05anything to climb the corporate ladder to allow to someone like me. Cheap ambition all into our
00:53:08base that a single night of carelessness would be enough to trap me? What a joke. Pathetic, really.
00:53:12Listen carefully, Marcus. Contact the best private hospital in the city. Make the arrangements. No
00:53:17questions asked. If she's pregnant, if she's stupid enough to try that tired, cheap trick, I want it
00:53:21handled. Immediately. No delays, no excuses. Sir, if she asks for compensation, if she demands a
00:53:26settlement, then give her the money. Write whatever check she wants. Ten thousand, a hundred thousand
00:53:30more. Just get her out of New York. Get her as far away from me as possible and make sure
00:53:33she never
00:53:34comes back. I don't want it kept. Not for a second. Understood? Chief. Dirty. Disposable. A gold-digging
00:53:45liar. So this is what I am to you. Just someone you can use for one night, then erase whenever
00:53:52you want.
00:53:59I won't let you touch him. I won't let you hurt my baby.
00:54:09Well, well, Manager Daisy. You look like you've seen a ghost. Mr. Julian just called me into his office,
00:54:17asked me a lot of very personal questions. Looks like that manager title of yours is about
00:54:21to go to someone with a little more value. Someone who actually matters to the CEO.
00:54:27See this? This is what the boss has been looking for. The clue to the woman from that night.
00:54:30Daisy, you probably wouldn't even get close to jewelry like this in your lifetime. You're just
00:54:34a farm girl after all. Tiffany, you really think a fake piece of jewelry is going to win you his
00:54:39heart?
00:54:39You have no idea what kind of abyss you're walking into. Julian isn't someone you can manipulate.
00:54:44Abyss? Still better than being a person like you. Someone who never even got through the door.
00:54:48You think he cares about you? You're just a temporary toy to him.
00:54:50When I become Mrs. Sterling, I'll personally send you back to your little Kentucky farm to feed pigs.
00:54:55You'll never set foot in Manhattan again. Mrs. Sterling, good luck with that.
00:55:00Hope you keep smiling this confidently when you realize what you've gotten yourself into.
00:55:07So Julian got the wrong person. He thinks Tiffany was the one in his room that night,
00:55:12the one who left the earring, the one he's been searching for. So that's the truth. Because he thinks it's
00:55:17Tiffany's baby. He can destroy it without even blinking. In his world, people like us don't
00:55:23matter. Not even our lives. Nothing is more important than the Sterling name than his pride.
00:55:31Tiffany, this is the last time I'm asking. August 11th, the night of the company's
00:55:36celebration. Was it you in my hotel room? Yes, Mr. Julian. It was me. I was so nervous
00:55:41that night. I left before you woke up because I thought you might not remember me or that you'd
00:55:45regret it. Then tell me something. Something only the woman from that night would know. What do you
00:55:50remember about me that night? Anything specific? I, uh, you're in great shape, strong, very,
00:55:58very charming. I was so overwhelmed by you. You really like this perfume.
00:56:07The floral one. Chlorine, clying, overbearing.
00:56:12It makes me sick. Mr. Julian, it's the latest limited edition. That room didn't smell like this.
00:56:18The woman from that night smelled like jasmine. Soft, subtle, nothing like this overdone garbage.
00:56:24Look at it. Really look. Top jewelry expert already checked it. Hand cut. One of a kind.
00:56:30South African deep sea diamond.
00:56:35And yours? Cheap motionite. Fake. Not even the same material.
00:56:41You thought this would fool me? Mr. Julian, please. I was wrong. I'm so sorry.
00:56:46It wasn't my idea. It was Victoria. She told me to do it. Please, give me another chance. I'll do
00:56:52anything. You tried to get into my bed, lied to my face, and play me like an idiot.
00:56:59That takes guts. I'll give you that. Marcus.
00:57:04Yes, sir. Call every headhunter in New York. Every investment firm, every corporate recruiter,
00:57:09every agency, even bars and clubs, diners, anywhere that hires people.
00:57:16No! Mr. Julian! Please! You can't do this to me! I have nowhere to go!
00:57:23If it wasn't her, then where the hell is the woman from that night?
00:57:27Who was she, and why did she leave?
00:57:32Mr. Julian, please. Don't blacklist me. I'm begging you.
00:57:40Marcus. Get her out of here. I don't want to see her anywhere in this building again.
00:57:55That earring. Why does Mr. Julian have it?
00:58:05Daisy. Hey, what's wrong? You look really pale.
00:58:08I'm okay, Caleb. Just didn't sleep much last night.
00:58:11Daisy. The earrings I gave you. Did you lose one? I just saw it in the CEO's office.
00:58:16He really had it?
00:58:17That pair was custom-made. Only one in New York.
00:58:19Took me six months of savings to get it. Why would Mr. Julian have it? Is he giving you trouble?
00:58:22If she's pregnant, handle it immediately.
00:58:24I'm sorry, Caleb. I lost it. I really didn't mean to.
00:58:29Hey, it's okay. It's just an earring. Don't cry.
00:58:33As long as you're safe, that's all that matters.
00:58:40Caleb. Who the hell do you think you are?
00:58:49Julian! Have you lost it? Let go of me!
00:58:52Daisy. Have I been too easy on you? Hugging a security guard in the lobby in front of the entire
00:58:57company?
00:58:57Caleb is not a security guard. He's family. Mr. Sterling, you're crossing a line.
00:59:02Family? Since when does family hold each other like that?
00:59:04Don't forget who you are, Daisy. You're Mrs. Sterling, my wife.
00:59:08Contract wife. That's all I am. So show some boundaries, Julian.
00:59:18Mr. Caleb, we should talk. Daisy isn't someone you should be pursuing.
00:59:23I know what you're implying. Yeah, I like Daisy. Always have, since we were kids.
00:59:28Then keep your distance.
00:59:29She only sees me as a brother.
00:59:32She's suffered enough since coming to New York. I just want to protect her.
00:59:38I don't know what CEO is trying to pull, but if he uses those earrings I gave Daisy to embarrass
00:59:43her or hurt her, I won't let it happen.
00:59:47Hold on. Earrings? What earrings?
00:59:52Mr. Sterling! We found something!
00:59:56Get out.
00:59:57The earring. It was Caleb's promotion gift to Daisy. Custom made. One of a kind.
01:00:04Caleb admitted it himself. Daisy is the woman from that night.
01:00:11It's her. It was her all along.
01:00:19You wanted to see me?
01:00:20Daisy, are you still gonna deny it?
01:00:24I don't know what you mean.
01:00:25Caleb told me. Custom made. One pair in the whole city. August 11th. The woman in my room, that was
01:00:31you. It's always been you, isn't it?
01:00:34I thought it was just a mistake. It didn't have to mean anything.
01:00:36Then why'd you run? Why let me go crazy looking for you and not say a word?
01:00:41Daisy, I've been searching for you this whole time. The woman I love, it's always been you.
01:00:47Which one is real? The man standing in front of me? Or the one who wanted to get rid of
01:00:51my baby?
01:00:52Julian, don't. I can't do this. I'm a mess right now.
01:00:55You say you love me, but do you even know what you were looking for?
01:00:58If I was just some ordinary girl, or worse, a problem, would you still feel this way?
01:01:02Daisy, what are you talking about? You're you, my wife. That's all that matters.
01:01:06No. I don't buy it. Whatever this is, it's too fast. It freaks me out.
01:01:13I don't even know if tomorrow you'll go right back to being that cold, distant CEO again.
01:01:30Julian, do you actually love me? Or is this just because of that night?
01:01:35Daisy, look at me. From the moment you walked into my life, there's been no one else.
01:01:40Not before, not now, not ever.
01:01:45I love you.
01:01:49Not out of obligation. Not because of some deal. Just because you're you.
01:01:56Mr. Sterling, I was just dropping off some files. Yeah, files.
01:01:59Right. We were just, uh, checking in on something work-related.
01:02:03I pay you to do your jobs. Not to lurk outside my office.
01:02:06Mr. Sterling, we'll go. Right now.
01:02:08Don't let it happen again. If I hear one word, one rumor about what goes on in here,
01:02:12you can collect your final out paycheck from finance.
01:02:17Did you hear that? He said Daisy's the only one for him. That was basically a love confession.
01:02:23I'm telling you something about her. She keeps it low key, but still,
01:02:27what if she's actually his wife? You know, the one no one's ever seen.
01:02:31Please. A nobody like her? She didn't get there by accident.
01:02:35Seriously? That's enough. You've seen how hard Daisy works. She earned her spot.
01:02:40Chloe, of course you'd defend her. But this whole secret wife thing-
01:02:44So what if it's real? If you're that jealous, go get the boss to confess to you.
01:02:48If Daisy is Mrs. Sterling, then yeah, she deserves it.
01:02:52Daisy, I don't know what's really going on with you and Mr. Sterling, but I'm on your side. Always.
01:03:01Oh my god, did you hear? Mr. Sterling just confessed in his office. You're kidding. Then Daisy,
01:03:06she has to be the secret Mrs. Sterling. She really kept that under wraps. And Victoria,
01:03:09acting like she owned the place before, turns out she just made a fool of herself.
01:03:13Daisy, so it really is you. You actually took what's mine.
01:03:20Daisy, you two-faced snake. What did you do? What kind of dirty tricks did you pull to get into
01:03:25Julian's
01:03:25bed and steal the title of Mrs. Sterling? Victoria, this is the office. Pull yourself together.
01:03:30Pull myself together? You destroyed everything I had and you're telling me to calm down?
01:03:39Look at yourself, Victoria. It's honestly pathetic.
01:03:44What did you just say? You had everything. Status, looks, talent. Julian respected you,
01:03:50gave you more than enough. Shut up! And what did you do with it? You threw it all away over
01:03:57a man
01:03:57who doesn't even love you. Shut up! Who do you think you are? I'm not trying to teach you anything.
01:04:02That position you're so obsessed with? Once the divorce is finalized, it's yours. I'll walk away.
01:04:11I don't fight other women over a man. Especially not one who doesn't love you. Once you're gone,
01:04:16Julian will come back to me! Even if you take something that was never yours,
01:04:21taste it easily around thou instead me, how long do you think you can keep it?
01:04:27A Mrs. Sterling built on schemes? You really think you can hold on to that? You're shameless!
01:04:33I'll never let you get away with this!
01:04:39Daisy? Daisy, where are you? So what if you won that little argument? To Julian,
01:04:43you'll always be the cunning, bitter one. What are you doing? Watch and learn. This is how you play it
01:04:51right.
01:04:58Victoria! Julian, it hurts. It hurts so bad. Please, help me. Julian, it wasn't me!
01:05:07She jumped! I didn't push her, I swear! Just listen to me! Don't talk. Just stay with me.
01:05:15I've got you. I'm taking you to the hospital. Julian! I did it!
01:05:23Julian, so this is it? This is your no one else?
01:05:29Mr. Sterling? I'm afraid the situation isn't great. Miss Victoria has severe nerve damage in her right arm.
01:05:35She'll regain basic use, but playing the violin at a professional level again is very unlikely.
01:05:42Julian, I've spent 20 years on this. It's my whole life! It's all gone! What am I supposed to do
01:05:48now?
01:05:49No, no, my hand!
01:05:55Victoria, hey, calm down. I'll find the best specialist out there. We're not out of options yet.
01:05:59Calm down? How do you expect me to calm down? She did this! Daisy ruined me! She pushed me!
01:06:06She knew I'm a violinist! She wanted to destroy my hands!
01:06:10I'll say it one last time. I didn't push her.
01:06:13Daisy, stop. Look at the situation. Her arm's broken. Her career's over.
01:06:19So what? Now I'm the villain in your story?
01:06:22Victoria ended up like this because of us.
01:06:24Daisy, I'm asking you, just apologize. Apologize? Julian, I didn't do it. And I'm
01:06:32not owning something I didn't do. She's lost everything. Is saying sorry really that hard?
01:06:36Yeah, it is. Because that's the last bit of self-respect I have left. I'm sorry.
01:06:41On Daisy's behalf. And I'll take full responsibility for what happens next.
01:06:44Take responsibility. Fine, Julian. Then spend the rest of your life doing exactly that.
01:06:57Mom, I'm coming home. Yeah, I shouldn't have come to New York. I don't belong here.
01:07:08Daisy, stop. We're not done talking.
01:07:12About what? How you're going to take care of your violinist?
01:07:15I'm trying to fix this. Victoria's not in a good place. I can't just leave her like that.
01:07:19Wow. Look at you. Mr. Responsible.
01:07:27Divorce papers. Signed. And a check. 100,000.
01:07:31Divorce papers? Daisy, what are you doing?
01:07:35That money. I earned every cent at Sterling. It's clean. What I owed you, consider it settled.
01:07:41From now on, I don't owe you anything. Not my life, not my heart.
01:07:48When did you do this?
01:07:50Piece by piece. When you chose to doubt me, for her.
01:07:54When you didn't even hesitate to carry her away.
01:07:59When you asked me to apologize to that psycho.
01:08:05Daisy, get out. Let's go back to the office and talk this through. It's not what you think.
01:08:14Daisy.
01:08:18Mr. Sterling. Mr. Sterling, we got it.
01:08:22Hidden cam in the stair wall. Watch this. Victoria grabs Daisy's hand, then throws herself backward,
01:08:28on purpose. She did that to herself? She gambled her own hand just to set Daisy up?
01:08:33Yeah. And the doctor came clean. She paid him off. It's not serious, just a sprain.
01:08:39Damn it! I actually believed her. Where's Daisy? Where is she?
01:08:43We traced her ride. She's heading to JFK.
01:08:48Come on, pick up! Daisy, please! Just answer me!
01:08:56Sir, stop.
01:09:08I lost her. I'm the one who drove her away.
01:09:18Sir, we've got something.
01:09:22You find her?
01:09:23She didn't board. I checked every flight to Kentucky last night.
01:09:26She had a ticket, but never made it to the gate.
01:09:28Didn't board.
01:09:30So she's not even going home.
01:09:32We don't know why yet, but I've got people checking all the major transit hops.
01:09:39I'm coming.
01:09:45Mr. Sterling! Morning!
01:09:47Chloe, you're 30 minutes late.
01:09:48I had a reason. I was with Daisy at the airport last night. We were there forever. I barely slept.
01:09:53You were with her?
01:09:56Where is she? Marcus said she didn't board. Why?
01:10:00Don't even ask. She passed out in the terminal. Couldn't wake her.
01:10:04By the time she woke up, the plane was already gone.
01:10:07Where is she now?
01:10:08She didn't want to pay to rebook.
01:10:11Said she'd rather send the money home.
01:10:15So, she's probably at the Greyhound station by now.
01:10:18Trying to switch to a bus.
01:10:21Greyhound station. Move.
01:10:23Yes, sir.
01:10:27Did he just get a second wind or something?
01:10:36Now arriving at Gate 6, New York.
01:10:47Julian?
01:10:48You really think you can just leave like that?
01:10:53Let go, Julian. I already signed the divorce papers.
01:10:57We're done.
01:11:00Done?
01:11:01Daisy, until I sign those papers, you're still Mrs. Sterling.
01:11:05No signature from me, no divorce, no resignation.
01:11:11None of it goes through.
01:11:12Hey, take it somewhere else. You're holding everyone up.
01:11:15Are you getting on or not? We don't have all day.
01:11:17Move. I need to get on. Julian, stop this seriously.
01:11:23Last call. Either get on or I'm closing the doors.
01:11:31Everyone on this bus, I'm covering your tickets and you each get an extra hundred bucks.
01:11:38No way.
01:11:39Seriously?
01:11:41One condition. She doesn't get on this bus.
01:11:44Not a problem, sir. Not a problem at all. Sorry, miss.
01:11:48Bus is out of service. You'll have to step back.
01:11:51Julian, this is ridiculous.
01:11:54You can't just throw money around and control everything.
01:11:58Watch me. So what's it going to be, Daisy?
01:12:03You coming back with me? Or do I carry you out of here myself?
01:12:09You are unbelievable.
01:12:11If that's what it takes to keep you here, I'll take it.
01:12:17Daisy, I think you're forgetting something you signed when you joined the company.
01:12:20What are you talking about?
01:12:22Clause 12. If a senior manager quits without completing a proper handover,
01:12:26they owe ten times their total salary from the past three years.
01:12:29That's five million dollars. So are you cutting a check or coming back to work?
01:12:35Five million? Julian, that's ridiculous. This is straight up extortion.
01:12:39Where am I supposed to get that kind of money?
01:12:41Then I guess you don't have much of a choice. Come back and do your job.
01:12:49Perfect timing. The annual team retreat still needs someone to run it.
01:12:53I'm not doing it. Find someone else.
01:12:56It's in the Hamptons. The one thing everyone's been looking forward to all year. If you screw this up
01:13:01or try to run again, that penalty won't stay at five million.
01:13:04What do you actually want from me, Julian?
01:13:07I want you where I can see you. Focus on the retreat. That's your only job right now.
01:13:12Oh my god, the Hamptons? That's luxury central.
01:13:16Daisy, you have to nail this. Our entire company trip is riding on you.
01:13:19But seriously, you should have seen the boss that day. When he found out you missed your flight and
01:13:24were at the bus station, that look on his face, wow. He was worried I'd disappear and leave him
01:13:28stuck with the penalty. Oh, please. He was so freaked out his tie was practically falling off.
01:13:34I've known Julian Sterling for years. I've never seen him that out of control.
01:13:38Chloe, there's a chain of command here. He's just protecting the company's interests.
01:13:41You're reading too much into it. Sure, sure. Company interests.
01:13:45Well then, manager Daisy, we're all counting on you to take us to the Hamptons and treat us right.
01:13:56Daisy, look at this. This is literally like something out of a movie. The boss really went
01:14:00all in this time. I swear, this feels unreal. Yeah, it's gorgeous.
01:14:08All right, everyone. Grab your keys based on your assigned pairs. Two per room. Drop your bags
01:14:13and meet back in the lobby in 30 minutes.
01:14:17Daisy, come on. Second floor, garden view.
01:14:21Uh, Daisy, sorry. There's been a bit of a system glitch. Room 204 is already full. Chloe,
01:14:26you'll need to switch rooms. That doesn't make any sense. We're all accounted for. How is it full?
01:14:30So where am I staying? Well, since you're leading the retreat,
01:14:32Mr. Sterling figured you might need flexibility and comes up. He arranged. So he an executive suite
01:14:35for you. Top floor. Wait, seriously? The top floor suite? Marcus, you sure this is a system glitch?
01:14:43One hundred percent. Total system issue. Room 501. Best view in the whole place.
01:14:51So, how do you like this system glitch? Julian, I knew this was you. I'm switching rooms,
01:14:56even if I have to sleep on a couch. Not happening. Didn't Marcus tell you? Every room's taken.
01:15:00Even the attic's full. Housekemper's using it. This is insane. You can't just trap me here.
01:15:05It's called a couple's retreat. Don't forget, you're still an employee at Sterling Group.
01:15:09And legally, still my wife. While we're in the Hamptons, you stay with me.
01:15:14You better hope nothing goes wrong these next few days, Julian.
01:15:19Okay, just sitting around eating is boring. Let's play a little game. How about it?
01:15:23Pair up, and the losers get a penalty.
01:15:28Oh, no, you don't. You're not leaving. All right, who wants to team up with Daisy?
01:15:46Whoa, whoa. I've got her. Julian, are you serious? Everyone's watching.
01:15:53I'm setting the tone. Don't bail on me now.
01:16:16Oh, my God, yes! That's what I'm talking about!
01:16:26Bring out the priciest wine, my treat tonight.
01:16:37Oh, my God! That was everything! This is blowing up for sure!
01:16:41Chloe, don't post that!
01:16:43Go ahead. Let the whole company see who Mrs. Sterling really is.
01:16:54Daisy Miller, you'll see!
01:16:56Julian is mine! No one takes him from me! I'll make you regret ever crossing me!
01:17:04You called for Miss Victoria?
01:17:06Silas. Last I heard, you got kicked out for stealing from my family. Still employed?
01:17:12I didn't exactly have options back then.
01:17:14There's a hundred thousand on that. I've got a job for you.
01:17:18Head to the Hamptons. Get some photos of Daisy. I want to ruin her. I need Julian to see exactly
01:17:24what kind of woman he's been so obsessed with.
01:17:26Ruining a woman's reputation? Yeah. I'm very good at that.
01:17:35There you are. Julian's been looking everywhere for you. You're really hiding out here?
01:17:38It's just been a lot. My head's all over the place. Chloe, I'm going to head to the hot springs
01:17:43out
01:17:43back. I need some quiet. Don't tell him where I am, okay? Got it. You're alone time. Go soak.
01:17:49Relax. Get yourself all nice and refreshed. Pretty sure Julian's losing it waiting for you.
01:17:58Who's there?
01:18:10Who are you? What do you want?
01:18:12Too bad you crossed the wrong guy. My client wants you destroyed.
01:18:17Who sent you? Victoria, right? Don't flatter yourself. In this city, plenty of people would
01:18:24love to watch you crash and burn. Let's make this interesting. When Julian Stanley sees his perfect
01:18:30wife begging in front of another man, you really think he'll still put you on a pedestal?
01:18:35How much did they pay you? I'll double it. Double?
01:18:41I'm Julian Sturtling's wife. Legally. Let me go, and I won't press charges. I can
01:18:48make sure you walk away with more money than you'll ever need.
01:18:53Save it. I want cash. Up front. Once I get what I need, I get paid. That's the deal.
01:19:00Help! Julian! Help me!
01:19:07Sir, found something. Chloe said Daisy went to the hot springs half an hour ago,
01:19:12but when I got there, no one was there. These were in the bushes by the pool.
01:19:16Damn it. Something's wrong. Lock down the estate. No one in, no one out. Get security.
01:19:21Search every room. I don't care how. Tear this place apart if you have to. Find her. Now!
01:19:33You think you can touch her? Sir, we've got this.
01:19:39I'm here. It's okay. I'm sorry, Daisy. I'm so sorry. Take him. Make sure he remembers what happens
01:19:48when you go after what's mine. Julian, please save the baby. I hit my stomach earlier. It hurt so bad.
01:19:56The baby? Daisy, what are you saying? I'm pregnant. About a month. Please don't let anything happen to him.
01:20:05Marcus! Get a doctor. Now! I don't care who you call. Just get the best one here. Now!
01:20:12Doctor! My baby. Is it okay? Miss Daisy, I've run the exam a few times. You're not pregnant.
01:20:21No. That's not possible. I saw it. Two lines. Clear as day. False positives happen. Especially if the test
01:20:28is expired or wasn't stored properly. As for your symptoms, nausea, discomfort, that's most likely severe
01:20:36gastric spasms made worse by stress. Why didn't you tell me you were really gonna leave without
01:20:42saying anything? I didn't know how. Didn't know how? Daisy, I'm your husband. What were you afraid of?
01:20:50I thought you'd make me get rid of it. Why would I ever do that? Because I heard you.
01:20:55You told Marcus, unless it's with the woman you actually love, you'd never let anyone have your
01:20:59child. There's someone in your heart, Julian. There always has been. And me, I'm just the contract wife.
01:21:05I figured if I kept the baby, you'd think I was crossing a line. Like I was tinting the Sterling
01:21:10name. Daisy, you really don't get it, do you? What? The person I've loved this whole time,
01:21:15it's you. It's always been you. But three years ago, you said someone saved you. Yeah,
01:21:21three years ago. Kentucky. That snowstorm. The girl who pulled me out of the wreck,
01:21:25who stopped the bleeding, that was you. I didn't even see your face. I was just trying to help.
01:21:30I've been looking for you ever since. That's why I turned down my grandfather's arrangement.
01:21:35And Victoria, I only kept her around because of history. That's it. I never loved her. Daisy,
01:21:40it's always been you. Sir, Silas talked. Victoria paid him $100,000. She told him to
01:21:52kidnap Miss Daisy and take embarrassing photos of her. She wanted you to turn against her completely.
01:21:59So, she wants to play games. Fine. Change the entire closing event. Should I call the police?
01:22:05No. That's too easy. I want her to ruin herself in front of everyone that matters. Get the car.
01:22:13I'm going to visit Miss Victoria. Let's see how fragile she really is.
01:22:22Julian, you finally came. I thought you'd forgotten all about me. Don't mention her. Victoria,
01:22:30I've figured things out. Daisy really let me down. The whole thing with Silas blew up. Turns out she
01:22:36says I'm like him. I'm done with her. She already signed the divorce paper. What? I knew it. There
01:22:41was always something off about her. No way she got close to you with good intentions. Even by my side
01:22:46all
01:22:46these years, and I never really appreciated that. Victoria, you're the one who truly belongs with
01:22:52the Sterling family. Tomorrow night at the company retreat closing ceremony, I've got something big
01:22:56planned. A proposal in front of everyone. The whole company, the press. I want to make it right. You'll be
01:23:01there, won't you? You're serious? Completely. Get some rest, my future fiancé. I'll see you tomorrow.
01:23:23Ha! Daisy Miller, you finally lost. Julia is mine, and that Sterling name? Mine too. Lucy, I need that Dior
01:23:34Costor piece, the one worth a million, sent over ASAP. Tomorrow night, I'm going to be the most dazzling
01:23:39woman in all of New York. Enjoy it while you can, Victoria. Tomorrow's when your nightmare begins.
01:23:45Wait, why is Victoria here? Didn't she get fired? Yeah, for a pretty bad screw up too. And she still
01:23:49shows up dressed like that? Wow. Go ahead, stare. Jealous already? Cute. Just wait till Julian proposes,
01:23:55then we'll see who's looking up to who.
01:24:08Are you kidding me? She looks insane in a good way? No, no, seriously, she owns this night.
01:24:14That's unreal. I've never heard anything like that lot.
01:24:28Daisy Miller? What the hell is she doing here? Simus was supposed to...
01:24:40She's incredible, isn't she?
01:24:55Thanks for coming out tonight for Sterling Group's annual retreat.
01:25:00There's someone I want you all to meet. My wife, Daisy Sterling.
01:25:08I knew it! I swear, I knew it this whole time! Daisy is the Mrs. Sterling!
01:25:13Truth is, we were already married before she ever joined the company.
01:25:21It started as a contract. That's all it was supposed to be. Didn't really go according to plan.
01:25:28It started as a contract. That's all it was supposed to be.
01:25:28Somewhere along the way, I fell for her. Hard. She's strong. She's talented. And she's
01:25:34just a genuinely good person. Didn't stand a chance. I screwed up once. I let her go.
01:25:40That's not happening again. So let me make this clear.
01:25:46Daisy is my wife. The only one.
01:26:02No. No, this can't be happening. Julian, you said... You told me...
01:26:19Julian, why are you doing this to me? She's not worth it! You shouldn't love her! You can't love her!
01:26:27Victoria, I gave you more chances than you deserved. For your family's sake,
01:26:31for old times' sake, I was willing to just send you out of New York, let you disappear quietly. But
01:26:35you
01:26:36crossed the line. You hired someone to kidnap Daisy and tried to destroy her! Ruin her!
01:26:40No, I didn't! That's a lie! They set me up! She set me up! Daisy did this!
01:26:43Set you up? Marcus, show her. Show everyone what she did.
01:26:48Victoria Vance paid me a hundred grand, told me to drug Daisy and take photos of her ugly ones.
01:26:55Said she wanted Julian to turn on her, ruin her reputation for good.
01:27:02Victoria Vance, you're under arrest for conspiracy to commit assault,
01:27:05kidnapping, and malicious framing. You'll need to come with us.
01:27:08No, let me go! I'm a Vance! Do you know who I am? Julian, please help me! You can't let
01:27:13them take me! I love you!
01:27:18It's over, Daisy. It's all over. No one's ever gonna hurt you again. I promise.
01:27:25Tonight wasn't just about taking out the trash. I've also got a business decision to announce.
01:27:29As of right now, Sterling Group is cutting all financial ties with the Vance family. No more
01:27:33partnerships, no more deals in Manhattan. They're done. Permanently blacklisted. And to celebrate
01:27:37finding my wife, again, I thank all of you for your hard work. The company's getting two days off,
01:27:40fully paid. And this whole resort, that's on me. Julian, this doesn't even feel real. It is.
01:27:50From the moment you pulled me out of that wreck three years ago, you became the only miracle I've
01:27:54ever had. Julian, does it really not bother you that I'm just a girl from Kentucky who used to clean
01:28:06offices? Just a cleaning girl? That's funny. I remember marrying a violinist who could bring
01:28:10Lincoln Center to its knees. Well, I did pay you back that $100,000 contract fee. Yeah. And in return,
01:28:19you took my whole heart. Manhattan's huge, but my world, it's just you.
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