Business first, love later. The classic tale of a fake marriage becoming real. #ContractMarriage #BusinessLove #Billionaire #Romance
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00:00:00my decision. All I ever wanted was that you two look out for one another.
00:00:03Wake up, dad! My half-brother wants me dead.
00:00:07You always misjudge him. He is a good man and a good brother.
00:00:10He has turned the whole family against me.
00:00:12That's enough about your brother.
00:00:15Fine. This marriage is a done deal.
00:00:18At least promise me you'll treat your wife well.
00:00:20Spoil her. Take her out on a proper date.
00:00:25I always wished I was a better husband to your mother.
00:00:29Don't mess this up.
00:00:38You wanted to see me, boss?
00:00:39William, I need your advice. You go on a lot of dates, right?
00:00:45You want my advice? Of course, happy to help.
00:00:49Great. How do you plan a really memorable date?
00:00:53Who's the lucky lady?
00:00:55My wife. Who else would it be?
00:00:57We could do worse.
00:00:59Kidding. I got you, boss. Don't worry.
00:01:04Where do we start?
00:01:08Okay, Mr. Mysterious. What's the big surprise?
00:01:13Okay, Mr. Mysterious. What's the big surprise?
00:01:17I swear, if this is some sort of prank...
00:01:21Be patient.
00:01:22Okay, you can take off your blindfold now.
00:01:37Do you really think a perfect romantic evening will win me over?
00:01:42Because it might.
00:01:44I just want to prove to you that I am the most romantic contract husband you will ever have.
00:01:51You know this isn't necessary, right?
00:01:53I was just kidding about the private chef.
00:01:56As long as we are married, I'm going to treat you right.
00:02:04Well, in that case, dear husband, I do have one complaint.
00:02:11The steak, not as good as yours.
00:02:15Your complaint is noted.
00:02:17I'll cook for you tomorrow, but in the meantime...
00:02:21Happy one-week anniversary.
00:02:23I don't know.
00:02:24Okay.
00:02:24I'm sorry.
00:02:24I'm sorry.
00:02:25I'm sorry.
00:02:34I'm sorry.
00:02:54you know you'll make a great husband someday I already am a great husband well you're certainly
00:03:00full of surprises what are you doing these shoes are torture shouldn't wear those here a gift
00:03:15I want you to feel like you can always be comfortable around me you knew my size
00:03:23I know everything about you
00:03:31thank you for everything well it's all for you
00:04:08might be on top
00:04:09I just thought I'd give you a break now you don't have to worry about me
00:04:36Aaron did your leg just move
00:04:43Aaron did your leg just move I swear his leg just moved is that even possible
00:04:58good morning good morning I had no idea my wife was so affectionate I was just stretching
00:05:08stretching huh you need a little sexy morning workout happy to help I think we did enough of that last
00:05:19night don't you think
00:05:32come to the office I've got a secret that'll blow your mind
00:05:49what's all this about Vivian sweetie has your perfect husband told you about his first love
00:05:56love he may be married to you but I heard his heart belongs to someone else
00:06:04it doesn't matter he's my husband whether he loves me or not
00:06:10you really are delusional
00:06:14Ashley why don't you focus on yourself start working on your resume
00:06:17because the first thing I'm doing when I'm CEO is firing dead weight
00:06:21like you
00:06:26you're not going to get away with this that'll be all you're dismissed
00:06:33so Aaron does have a first love
00:06:37whatever back to business
00:06:42can't make dinner tonight meeting Everest rep at the office
00:06:45wish me luck
00:06:53mom we can't let Vivian secure this Everest deal if she does we're finished
00:06:58relax darling
00:07:00Everest rep Ralph
00:07:02he has a particular kink
00:07:05and Vivian is exactly his type
00:07:09oh this is getting good
00:07:17no new leads on Steven
00:07:19our team tried tracking down additional surveillance from the night of the accident
00:07:23no luck
00:07:25I've waited five years at this point
00:07:27that's a little bit longer
00:07:30once Vivian is able to secure Lawrence Corp
00:07:31we'll have everything we need to recover the footage
00:07:34there's something else
00:07:36the woman who saved your life that night
00:07:38we might finally have a lead on her
00:07:40find her
00:07:42whatever it takes
00:07:45we was handling the Everest meeting tonight with Vivian
00:07:51Ralph
00:07:54get the car
00:07:55we need to go now
00:08:04to a successful partnership
00:08:08before we finalize anything
00:08:10I want to see how enthusiastic you are about this deal
00:08:15of course
00:08:17our latest proposal
00:08:19not what I meant
00:08:21I prefer a more personal approach
00:08:24your scar is such a turn-on for me Miss Lawrence
00:08:27please
00:08:28don't touch me
00:08:29relax
00:08:30let's toast to a real partnership
00:08:32get off me
00:08:35get back here
00:08:40Eric
00:08:44Mr. X
00:08:47Ralph
00:08:49you really crossed the line this time
00:08:55you really crossed the line this time
00:08:59Mr. X
00:08:59I swear it was her
00:09:01she was trying to steal our company's secrets
00:09:03she attacked me
00:09:04that is my wife
00:09:05if she wanted this company
00:09:07she would already have it
00:09:09Mr. X
00:09:09I didn't know
00:09:11I was just following orders
00:09:14who's orders
00:09:16Ashley Lawrence
00:09:20call the lawyers
00:09:22take his confession
00:09:24every single word
00:09:26and William
00:09:27make sure I never see his face
00:09:29at Everest again
00:09:45Aaron?
00:09:47X?
00:09:49last night
00:09:51how did I get home?
00:09:54the CEO from Everest Capital brought you
00:09:58how you feeling?
00:10:00like I got hit by a truck
00:10:02yes
00:10:04wait so his ex
00:10:05do you know him?
00:10:07no
00:10:08why
00:10:08why would I know him?
00:10:09I don't know
00:10:10I remember
00:10:11he was tall
00:10:13broad shoulders
00:10:17actually looks a lot like you
00:10:20okay
00:10:21your legs
00:10:22are they better?
00:10:24I swear the other day
00:10:25I felt them move
00:10:27you know
00:10:27I love your optimism
00:10:28but I'm afraid
00:10:30you're gonna be stuck with me
00:10:31just the way I am
00:10:32you know I didn't mean it like that
00:10:34I know
00:10:34I'm just teasing you
00:10:36so I guess I didn't sign the deal
00:10:38with Everest Capital
00:10:40if I can't secure this partnership
00:10:41I'll lose my claim to Lawrence Corp
00:10:51wait what?
00:10:57what?
00:11:02that was Everest Capital
00:11:04X agreed to sign the deal
00:11:10this deal?
00:11:12you brought it back with you last night
00:11:13but
00:11:15why?
00:11:16why would X agree to work with me?
00:11:17I didn't even get a chance to tell him about the proposal
00:11:20don't question it
00:11:22obviously
00:11:23he wants this partnership
00:11:25just kind of wish I could have helped you out
00:11:26the way that X did
00:11:28well it doesn't matter
00:11:30once I get back Lawrence Corp
00:11:32everything will be different
00:11:34and no matter what happens
00:11:36I'm always gonna be by your side
00:11:41it's time
00:11:58she's late
00:11:59there's no way she closed the deal
00:12:01told you
00:12:02Everest Capital doesn't work with nobody's
00:12:08given the circumstances
00:12:09I'll be resuming my position as CEO
00:12:14who said I failed?
00:12:19given the circumstances
00:12:20I'll be resuming my position as CEO
00:12:23who said I failed?
00:12:26per our agreement
00:12:27I signed the deal with Everest Capital
00:12:30which means I run Lawrence Corp now
00:12:33where's your scar?
00:12:35yeah that was fake
00:12:38no
00:12:38this isn't possible
00:12:39you weren't even supposed to come back
00:12:41you mean after your little setup
00:12:43sending Ralph after me?
00:12:45cute
00:12:45really
00:12:46enough
00:12:47stop this nonsense
00:12:48we have here an official statement
00:12:49from the CEO of Everest
00:12:51confirming that Ashley Lawrence
00:12:53instructed Ralph
00:12:54to harass her business partner
00:12:55Vivian Lawrence
00:12:56Everest Capital has entered in
00:12:57a permanent partnership
00:12:58with Lawrence Corp
00:12:59under Vivian's leadership
00:13:01so Mr. David Lawrence
00:13:02Ashley Lawrence
00:13:03you're both blacklisted
00:13:05you're both officially removed from Lawrence Corp
00:13:07effective immediately
00:13:09no you're not gonna get away with this
00:13:10I'm your father
00:13:11no no
00:13:12you can't do this to me
00:13:15watch me
00:13:22what's all this for?
00:13:23our wedding was rushed
00:13:25so I figured it's time
00:13:26that my bride gets what she deserves
00:13:31an exquisite choice
00:13:33we had this piece specifically restored
00:13:35to Mr. X's request
00:13:37X?
00:13:40I mean Mr. Christopher
00:13:42of course
00:13:43silly me
00:13:44slip of the tongue
00:13:45here try it on
00:13:53it's beautiful
00:13:54it suits you
00:13:56this room is gorgeous
00:13:58it must have cost
00:14:00don't worry about it
00:14:01you deserve the best
00:14:06Aaron I
00:14:07I heard about your first
00:14:08sorry
00:14:10yeah
00:14:12what?
00:14:13you found her
00:14:15I'll be right there
00:14:17I have to take care of something
00:14:19you
00:14:19keep going
00:14:20I'll be back
00:14:33this isn't just a necklace
00:14:35Mrs. Christopher
00:14:35this is a symbol
00:14:37of eternal love
00:14:39must mean a lot to him
00:14:40absolutely
00:14:41Mr. Christopher had this restored
00:14:44five years ago
00:14:45said it was meant for his future
00:14:46wife
00:14:48five years ago
00:14:50this wasn't meant for me
00:14:52it was for her
00:14:54his first love
00:14:59we found her
00:15:00the woman who saved your life that night
00:15:03holding it
00:15:04holding it
00:15:09hey
00:15:15stay with me
00:15:16Vivian
00:15:17it was you
00:15:29I can't keep this
00:15:34why not?
00:15:35it was meant for your first love
00:15:36wasn't it
00:15:37it doesn't matter
00:15:40this belongs to you now
00:15:45our marriage has always just been a contract
00:15:48now that I have Lauren's court back
00:15:51I'll fulfill my end of the deal
00:15:54we'll start making arrangements tomorrow
00:15:56that really sounds like you're trying to get rid of me
00:15:59I know you've always had a first love
00:16:02maybe one day you'll go find her
00:16:04I don't want to be standing in the way
00:16:08well since we are still married for the time being
00:16:12maybe there's something you can help me out with
00:16:17well what did you have in mind?
00:16:38do you like what you see?
00:16:41do you like what you see?
00:16:44do you like what you see?
00:16:46I guess the accident didn't stop you from staying in shape?
00:16:51well you're not so bad yourself
00:17:17maybe this isn't the best time
00:17:19you should go before I forget how to behave myself
00:17:31I forgot my jacket
00:17:42wait
00:17:43did he just stand?
00:17:46no
00:17:46impossible
00:17:48unless
00:17:49he's hiding something
00:17:51maybe it's time I dropped by his office
00:17:54unannounced
00:18:03Mr. X
00:18:04at Christopher Group
00:18:06it's just Aaron
00:18:07some new developments from the PI firm about Steven's involvement in the accident
00:18:11but without the recovered footage I'm afraid we still don't have a case
00:18:14yeah I'm working on that
00:18:16once we can get that footage to the team at Lawrence Corp
00:18:19we can end this
00:18:23if Aaron's hiding something he might slip up at work
00:18:27lucky for me
00:18:28I have the perfect excuse
00:18:30yes
00:18:31hi
00:18:31Vivian Christopher
00:18:32Aaron's wife
00:18:33I'm just here to drop off some lunch
00:18:35I'm sorry ma'am
00:18:37Mr. Christopher isn't accepting any unscheduled visits
00:18:40I'm not here for a business meeting
00:18:41just lunch
00:18:42I'm afraid we have really strict policies
00:18:44you'll need to make an appointment
00:18:53off
00:18:53get back here
00:18:56you
00:19:02you
00:19:06so
00:19:06you're my new sister-in-law
00:19:08you're Steven Christopher
00:19:10the tie
00:19:11the height
00:19:12even his face looks like the man at Everest that night
00:19:15could Steven be X?
00:19:17such a shame isn't it
00:19:19a woman like you
00:19:20we sit on a man like Aaron
00:19:21keep your hands to yourself
00:19:23wow
00:19:24fiery
00:19:27Steven
00:19:28did I meet you at Everest Capital the other night?
00:19:31I don't know
00:19:31you tell me
00:19:34are you
00:19:35X?
00:19:37look
00:19:37if you're the one that saved me
00:19:40fine
00:19:41I owe you
00:19:41but don't think for a second
00:19:43that gives you the right to disrespect Aaron
00:19:45owe me
00:19:47see that's an interesting thought
00:19:49maybe
00:19:50we can
00:19:51discuss some form of repayment
00:19:53touch my wife again
00:19:55you'll lose that fucking hand
00:20:01touch my wife again
00:20:03you'll lose that fucking hand
00:20:06relax
00:20:07don't get yourself worked up
00:20:08just being friendly is all
00:20:10or you're just worried about the Christopher group gala tonight
00:20:14hmm?
00:20:15yeah maybe you're afraid to remind everyone
00:20:17you haven't done anything worthwhile
00:20:19since the accident
00:20:24we'll be there
00:20:26I look forward to seeing you again Vivian
00:20:32I feel like we'll get one
00:20:40Steven
00:20:41your brother
00:20:42he
00:20:43kind of reminds me of X
00:20:47X
00:20:49Steven can barely put together a sentence
00:20:51let alone run an empire
00:20:54he is my father's illegitimate son
00:20:56he has
00:20:58always
00:20:58resented me
00:21:02and he's also the reason that I'm in this wheelchair
00:21:05what?
00:21:10I've been trying for five years
00:21:11to track down the evidence
00:21:14and soon hopefully I'll have everything that I need to show that it was him
00:21:19I'm so sorry
00:21:21you must hate him
00:21:24I did
00:21:26yeah
00:21:29until you came along and
00:21:31you showed me that there's more to life than just
00:21:34revenge
00:21:36well
00:21:37I'll be by your side
00:21:38no matter what
00:21:45if only the past didn't exist
00:21:47no first love
00:21:49no what ifs
00:21:51just us
00:21:54just him and me
00:21:55as husband and wife
00:22:10so you're Vivian
00:22:12as striking as I expected
00:22:14you know Aaron's kept his distance since the accident
00:22:17if I hadn't insisted on meeting you
00:22:19you never would have shown
00:22:21father
00:22:23you know my health makes outings inconvenient
00:22:25Aaron tonight is a celebration
00:22:27stop dragging old wounds into it
00:22:29it's an honor
00:22:30to finally meet you sir
00:22:33come
00:22:33let's talk
00:22:35just the two of us
00:22:46that necklace
00:22:47Aaron must truly care about you to give you that
00:22:50that belonged to his mother
00:22:51one of the few things she left behind
00:22:53Aaron's mother
00:22:54I heard she passed away early
00:22:56both his and Stephen's mothers are gone
00:22:59I only hope my sons can take care of each other
00:23:02Aaron mentioned that Stephen was responsible for his accident
00:23:07Stephen hurt his own brother?
00:23:09that's absurd
00:23:12father
00:23:13Nevian's chairman is expecting you
00:23:15Vivian
00:23:16we'll continue this another time
00:23:26Vivian wait
00:23:27I just want to apologize
00:23:29I don't want to hear it
00:23:30I don't want to hear it
00:23:49brother your wife was so insatiable last night
00:23:53I could barely keep up
00:24:01hello
00:24:02Stephen what have you done?
00:24:04oh hello to you too
00:24:07well Vivian and I had quite the intimate evening last night
00:24:10yeah you could say she couldn't keep her hands to herself
00:24:13I swear to god Stephen
00:24:14you don't want to wake her up now do you?
00:24:17she's in my bed with nothing on but my sheets
00:24:21Stephen?
00:24:34what the hell?
00:24:37we
00:24:38we did
00:24:40good morning sweetheart
00:24:42you could keep your hands off me last night
00:24:44liar
00:24:45I'd never
00:24:46really?
00:24:48well
00:24:48how would you explain this?
00:24:55how would you explain this?
00:25:00this one?
00:25:01this one?
00:25:02this one's my favorite
00:25:02you asshole don't touch me
00:25:07wow you are feisty
00:25:10but you are a lot prettier when you are quiet
00:25:19aww what the fuck? who the hell are you? get away from me!
00:25:22i warned you
00:25:24you lay a finger on her and you are dead
00:25:27jeez we don't have to get her so violent brother
00:25:30besides
00:25:32i have these
00:25:33i have these
00:25:35son of a bitch
00:25:36hey hey hey hey
00:25:37you roll any closer and these little gems go viral
00:25:40get the damn phone
00:25:43what you don't think i have backups?
00:25:48what do you want?
00:25:50simple
00:25:51step down
00:25:52you resign
00:25:53as ever's capital ceo
00:25:55and i'll just take over as ex from here on out
00:26:01or we could just show the world what your wife was up to last night
00:26:22would you look at that
00:26:23and now ever's capital is mine
00:26:27see
00:26:27signing over a billion dollar company to your brother
00:26:30for a woman?
00:26:32now that's either real devotion
00:26:34or just plain stupid
00:26:37delete the photos
00:26:39and you'll have my resignation in two months
00:26:41two months?
00:26:42two months
00:26:44or i'll make sure we both burn
00:26:46alright, two months
00:26:48guess i don't have to worry about you going anywhere in that state
00:26:55no
00:27:01no
00:27:01no
00:27:01no
00:27:02after everything that happened with Steven
00:27:04how are we supposed to go back to normal?
00:27:08it's too much
00:27:12maybe we should
00:27:14end this
00:27:15maybe none of this was your fault
00:27:17you've been through so much already
00:27:20maybe
00:27:21you deserve real happiness
00:27:24maybe even
00:27:26with that woman you've always loved
00:27:29don't worry y'all
00:27:30still hold up my end of the deal
00:27:35do you remember the stormy night five years ago
00:27:38on houston road?
00:27:40a car accident
00:27:49stay with me
00:27:55it was you
00:27:59you have never been second
00:28:04never a replacement
00:28:08my first love, Vivian
00:28:12it's always been you
00:28:19always
00:28:28i like it when you take charge, mrs. Christopher
00:28:42stay with the plan
00:28:44when i resign nothing changes
00:28:47i still run this show
00:28:53and now for some breaking news
00:28:55X, the mysterious CEO of Everest Capital
00:28:58has officially resigned
00:29:00the reason remains unclear
00:29:01this is a disaster
00:29:03we're about to close on the clamp deal
00:29:05who's going to be running the show now?
00:29:08gentlemen
00:29:10let's not panic
00:29:11Everest Capital is in great hands
00:29:13mine
00:29:15i, Steven Christopher
00:29:17am your new CEO
00:29:18and let me tell you
00:29:19this company's future
00:29:20just got a whole lot brighter
00:29:23i wouldn't get ahead of yourself, Steven
00:29:28i wouldn't get ahead of yourself, Steven
00:29:31i hate to interrupt your little coronation
00:29:33but there's been a change in management
00:29:36what the hell are you doing here?
00:29:37this is an executive...
00:29:39before stepping down, Mr. X transferred his 70% company shares to me
00:29:42and with my existing 30%
00:29:45well, you do the math
00:29:48that's right
00:29:49i own this company now
00:29:51no no no, this is a joke, right?
00:29:52and as my first order of business
00:29:55please
00:29:57escort CEO Steven out
00:29:58no no no, you can't do that
00:30:00i'm the CEO
00:30:00you son of a...
00:30:01you're not getting away with this!
00:30:05let's get down to business
00:30:08great work
00:30:09now we just need to make sure we keep him out for good
00:30:16you've been home a lot lately, is everything okay at the office?
00:30:25why? are you tired of having me around already?
00:30:31of course not, just wondering what's going on
00:30:34did someone piss you off at work? or is Steven playing dirty again?
00:30:38what if i just want to spend a little bit more time with my wife? or should i say the
00:30:44mighty CEO of Lawrence Corp?
00:30:46and she cooks!
00:30:49i'ma have to stick around for life
00:30:54Vivian
00:30:56what'd you put in this?
00:31:00oh my god
00:31:01i swapped the sugar and the salt
00:31:03three minutes
00:31:04i'll be right back
00:31:05don't move
00:31:07okay
00:31:18mmm
00:31:19et voila
00:31:20thank you
00:31:26are you sure you don't want to quit the business and cook for me full time?
00:31:35good news
00:31:36guess who just pitched to Steven's biggest client?
00:31:46trust me
00:31:47whether it's Christopher Group or Everest Capital
00:31:49as long as i'm running things
00:31:51our deal's locked in
00:31:53Steven! i have some good news for you
00:31:58unless you're resigning
00:31:59i don't think i'm interested
00:32:02our biggest investor Mr. Frank
00:32:04just decided to negotiate directly with our board
00:32:06which means?
00:32:08which means you're officially off the hook
00:32:09no stress, no responsibilities
00:32:12exciting huh?
00:32:14you think that's funny?
00:32:15hey, business is cutthroat
00:32:18hang in there buddy
00:32:34your next meeting is in 30 minutes
00:32:36i'll get the presentation ready
00:32:40back to back meetings again
00:32:43why am i so exhausted all of a sudden?
00:32:47i'll take a quick nap
00:32:54a proper house husband
00:32:55could never let his hard working wife go hungry
00:32:58i swear i would marry you all over again
00:33:00just for this
00:33:10our deal with Everest Capital is a game changer
00:33:13if we execute the plan we're proposing
00:33:15we will go far beyond what's been possible so far in this sector
00:33:18our margins and production rates are impossible for competitors to market
00:33:22no doubt under Vivian our profits have skyrocketed
00:33:24yeah, but when's the last time that she slept?
00:33:26lately she looks like she's running on fumes
00:33:29coulda loop us into your little conversation
00:33:31don't forget, i'm your ceo
00:33:33i don't think i need proof
00:33:38proof that i have what it takes to
00:33:41Vivian, are you okay?
00:33:42go! go! go! go! go! go!
00:33:53good news
00:33:54it's nothing critical
00:33:56just exhaustion
00:33:57but also there's something else
00:34:00what is it?
00:34:02you're three months pregnant
00:34:04congratulations
00:34:05Congratulations.
00:34:06I'm sorry, what?
00:34:10This can't be happening.
00:34:19This can't be happening.
00:34:20We've triple checked the results.
00:34:22There's no mistake, you are definitely pregnant.
00:34:30Steven?
00:34:34This wasn't supposed to happen.
00:34:38You always have a choice, but considering your medical history, if you terminate, there's
00:34:46a high chance you may never conceive again.
00:34:49I need time to digest this.
00:35:03Excuse me.
00:35:13Hi, I'm Ashley Lawrence, Vivian's sister.
00:35:17She's been a little emotional lately, so she wanted me to check on her results for her.
00:35:25Family should look out for each other, am I right?
00:35:33You told me it was just an act?
00:35:35Why the hell is Vivian pregnant?
00:35:37Relax.
00:35:37I never touched her.
00:35:39Okay?
00:35:39That kid is not mine.
00:35:41Then whose is it?
00:35:42Her disabled husband?
00:35:43We both know that's not possible.
00:35:46Maybe Vivian isn't as innocent as she puts on.
00:35:49This could work out for us.
00:35:51Let's picture the scandal for a second.
00:35:53A wife caught between two brothers.
00:35:56How do you think Aaron will handle that?
00:36:04Aaron?
00:36:05Aaron?
00:36:07I'm pregnant.
00:36:11Wait, seriously?
00:36:14That's great news.
00:36:16No.
00:36:17It's not.
00:36:18Because I don't know if it's yours.
00:36:21You think it might be Steven's?
00:36:23I don't know.
00:36:24I just...
00:36:26I can't be certain what happened that night.
00:36:30I can't keep it.
00:36:32I won't.
00:36:36Listen to me.
00:36:38This child is yours.
00:36:40That's all that matters.
00:36:43Just stay where you are.
00:36:44I'm coming to get you.
00:37:04Vivian?
00:37:07What are you doing?
00:37:08She's coming with me.
00:37:09We have a lot to talk about.
00:37:12What the hell did you say to her?
00:37:14I'm just helping her see the truth.
00:37:18I asked him to meet me.
00:37:20I need to figure this out.
00:37:24Let's go.
00:37:35I need you to be honest with me.
00:37:38You were just trying to get a rise out of Aaron.
00:37:41Nothing actually happened that night.
00:37:43Right?
00:37:44Of course something happened.
00:37:45Then why don't I remember anything?
00:37:49I don't know.
00:37:50Maybe you blacked out.
00:37:51But I remember quite vividly.
00:37:54You were certainly into it.
00:37:56One of the best nights of my life.
00:38:01Let me out.
00:38:02Now, Steven!
00:38:03Okay, Jesus.
00:38:16I've decided.
00:38:18I'm not keeping this baby.
00:38:23You know that if you go through with this, you might never be able to have children again.
00:38:29But if there's even the slightest chance that it's Steven's,
00:38:33How do I live with that?
00:38:36How do you?
00:38:40This isn't about Steven.
00:38:45This child is yours.
00:38:47That's all I need to know.
00:38:50DNA doesn't define family.
00:38:52Love does.
00:38:53And Vivian...
00:38:55I love you.
00:39:09Steven's reaction to the pregnancy.
00:39:12Something doesn't feel right.
00:39:15You're just too confident.
00:39:17Too assured.
00:39:22Aaron, something doesn't add up.
00:39:29Something doesn't add up.
00:39:31Why? What's going on?
00:39:33The night Steven drugged me.
00:39:35It was barely two months ago.
00:39:37But this baby is three months along.
00:39:39So you're saying the baby was conceived before that night?
00:39:44It was before I met you.
00:39:47I was supposed to go on a blind date.
00:39:50Stayed at a hotel.
00:39:51Met this guy.
00:39:53It has to be from that night.
00:39:58Yeah, it's gotta be.
00:40:00It's not Steven's.
00:40:02Thank God it's not his.
00:40:11It's all happening.
00:40:12Steven's finished.
00:40:14We've notified his clients and the evidence against him has officially been filed in court.
00:40:22I can't believe that tomorrow I get to finally put all this behind me.
00:40:27Show what really happened the night of the accident.
00:40:30And it's all because of you.
00:40:33I sent William everything.
00:40:35My team recovered.
00:40:36It's all there.
00:40:39Make sure Steven never comes back from this.
00:40:42Oh, don't worry.
00:40:44He's finished.
00:40:51You should be more careful.
00:40:53Aaron's been sniffing around.
00:40:54I'm not even worried in the slightest.
00:40:57We're orchestrating Aaron's downfall together.
00:40:59If you continue to play your part,
00:41:02I'll make you my wife.
00:41:04You better keep your word.
00:41:06Don't even worry.
00:41:07By tomorrow, the old man will sign everything over to me.
00:41:10But once I'm running Christopher Group,
00:41:13you'll have everything I promised.
00:41:22Father, you shouldn't push yourself so hard.
00:41:24The doctor warned you stress isn't good for your heart.
00:41:27I don't want you to worry about me, son.
00:41:29I just want what's best for you and for the company.
00:41:33I'm sure all of you are wondering what the big news is.
00:41:37I've decided it's time to embark on a new chapter in this company.
00:41:42I'm officially signing over Christopher Group to Steven.
00:41:47Any objections?
00:41:51A wise choice, sir.
00:41:53Steven has done nothing but proven his loyalty.
00:41:55Thank you, Father.
00:41:56I know I have some big shoes to fill here,
00:41:59but I promise that I will try my best to carry this family's legacy.
00:42:07I object.
00:42:13There's the accident.
00:42:17There.
00:42:21Or should I say attempted murder?
00:42:24This is impossible.
00:42:25No, no, no. The camera on that road was...
00:42:27Sabotaged?
00:42:28Yeah. I know.
00:42:30But lucky for us, Lawrence Corp is world-class data recovery.
00:42:36Steven, tell me this isn't true.
00:42:40I had nothing.
00:42:43I had to crawl my way to the top while he was headed to everything.
00:42:48I just wanted to be seen.
00:42:50Speaking of secrets,
00:42:52here's not the big one.
00:42:54After the crash, I pulled away.
00:42:58I faked an injury.
00:43:02I just wanted this snake to think that he'd won.
00:43:09And in the meantime, I also built Everest Capital.
00:43:14Mysterious X?
00:43:17It's me.
00:43:19Aaron, your patience and resilience.
00:43:23You were always meant to lead.
00:43:27But you, you took the wrong path.
00:43:31I've always been supportive of you.
00:43:33But it's over.
00:43:34You are no longer part of this family.
00:43:37No, no, no. You can't do this to me.
00:43:39Actions have consequences.
00:43:41Now get out.
00:43:51You know what?
00:43:52You're gonna regret this!
00:44:03Get your hands off me!
00:44:06So I guess this means things didn't go as planned.
00:44:09If you're here to rub it in, just like the rest of them, get in line.
00:44:14You and me?
00:44:16We're cut from the same cloth.
00:44:18You, the bastard's son, and me, the stepdaughter nobody wanted.
00:44:24So why do we keep playing their game?
00:44:28When we could just rewrite the rules.
00:44:42Vivian.
00:44:45Let me explain.
00:44:46What's there to explain?
00:44:48How you lied to me?
00:44:50How you made me look like a complete fool while I poured my heart out.
00:44:55No.
00:44:55No!
00:44:57My feelings for you were never a lie.
00:45:00I just, I had to make sure that my plan would work. I couldn't risk-
00:45:04And you didn't trust me to be part of it.
00:45:10There's no coming back from this.
00:45:14We're done, Aaron.
00:45:16I want a divorce.
00:45:33Damn Viv, you moving in or launching an apartment store.
00:45:36Come on.
00:45:37You can't spare one room for your bestie?
00:45:39Yeah, well, Daddy put my black card in timeout, so technically I'm broke.
00:45:45But, now that you're a CEO, I guess you could be my sugar ma.
00:45:49Yeah?
00:45:50Fine.
00:45:52At least make yourself useful and help me unpack.
00:45:57Okay.
00:45:58Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:45:59Thanks.
00:46:04So, you're really divorcing Aaron?
00:46:07He lied to my face for months.
00:46:09What am I supposed to do?
00:46:10Applaud his performance?
00:46:11Okay, but he did kind of do it to take down Steven.
00:46:15Aaron Christopher has officially assumed leadership of Christopher Group.
00:46:19Securing his place as the new CEO.
00:46:22Damn.
00:46:23Your man is really the whole package.
00:46:25Hey, if you're done with him, I'm happy to-
00:46:32Fair enough.
00:46:45Vivian, it's 7am.
00:46:48Are you possessed?
00:46:49Nope.
00:46:50Just focusing on me and getting on with my life.
00:46:53You sure you're not overdoing it?
00:46:56Especially with the baby?
00:47:02Still ghosting him?
00:47:03That makes what?
00:47:05300 texts?
00:47:07Damn, the guy's not giving up.
00:47:09I don't want to talk about him.
00:47:11I have exactly 29 minutes until I have to deal with corporate sharks.
00:47:15At least have some breakfast.
00:47:18God.
00:47:25By now, Aaron would have dropped off my favorite lunch.
00:47:30No way.
00:47:31Could it be?
00:47:36Could it be?
00:47:39Hey, boss. The research seems ready for you, but someone thought you might skip lunch and rob you this.
00:47:45Let me guess. Aaron?
00:47:47You two still at odds?
00:47:49It's been days.
00:47:50Who wants to fight with a liar?
00:47:53Buddy is a good cook.
00:47:59Let's go.
00:48:01This is our biggest tech breakthrough yet.
00:48:03It relies on the same algorithm that was used to recover the Everest Capital car accident footage.
00:48:09Hang on. Who was your contact at Everest for that project?
00:48:13Uh, their executive assistant, William.
00:48:16William?
00:48:18Aaron's right-hand man?
00:48:21Could Aaron be X?
00:48:27Tell me the truth. Aaron is X, isn't he?
00:48:36Uh...
00:48:37Yes, it's true.
00:48:43Look, he had to fake the injury.
00:48:45You think Steven would have stopped if he knew Aaron was fine?
00:48:47And what about the lying?
00:48:48Is that a part of the grand strategy, too?
00:48:52You think he wasn't trying to protect you, too?
00:48:54That deal you made with Everest Capital, he made sure it went through.
00:48:57That's how you secured Lawrence Corp.
00:48:59He risked everything to back you.
00:49:01And that night with Ralph, he didn't care about blowing his cover, he just ran in to save you.
00:49:11I have a charity gala tonight.
00:49:13Do you want to be my plus one?
00:49:16After all, we are still married.
00:49:24Ma'am, your leadership skills are turning heads. A toast to your continued success.
00:49:29I appreciate the toast, really, but I'm a disaster with alcohol.
00:49:32Let's not ruin a perfectly good evening.
00:49:35Come on, just one drink.
00:49:37Consider it an investment.
00:49:39Appreciate the gesture, but my wife doesn't drink.
00:49:42I'm sure you understand.
00:49:45Funny. Word is she won't be your wife much longer.
00:49:48Perhaps when she's single, I'll have better luck.
00:49:51Nonsense. I haven't signed a damn thing.
00:49:54She's still mine.
00:49:57All I can say is, the rumors might be true.
00:49:59And once it's official, I'll be throwing a fabulous singles party.
00:50:03You should come.
00:50:09Aaron?
00:50:10Do you care to dance with us?
00:50:13What, um...
00:50:14Come on, just win the song.
00:50:17Ladies, if you'll excuse me, I have to get some air.
00:50:28Look who finally escaped his fan club.
00:50:33You know you shouldn't be drinking.
00:50:36Come on, let's take you home.
00:50:38Relax, it's just a ginger ale.
00:50:45You are such an asshole.
00:50:48Oh yeah?
00:50:50So what does that make you?
00:50:52Because this asshole...
00:50:54Is still so damn in love with you.
00:51:09What the hell am I doing?
00:51:15Vivian, why are you sneaking in like a teenager past curfew?
00:51:19Because I'm a mess.
00:51:22I was supposed to be done with Aaron.
00:51:24And then...
00:51:26Let me guess.
00:51:28Things got...
00:51:30heated?
00:51:32Maybe I should see you shrink.
00:51:34Look, I just think you should at least have a proper conversation with him.
00:51:38You know, maybe deep down you don't want to leave him?
00:51:55Viv, I was at the hospital with my mom and you won't believe who I just saw.
00:51:59Who?
00:52:00William with Aaron heading into the ER.
00:52:03What?
00:52:13Christopher?
00:52:14Where is he?
00:52:16Mr. Christopher suffered a severe heart attack.
00:52:19He's in emergency care now.
00:52:21The doctors are doing everything they can.
00:52:23Heart attack?
00:52:32Please, don't take him.
00:52:35Not like this.
00:52:38I love him.
00:52:40I still love him.
00:52:42You need to tell him that.
00:52:45Just give me one more chance.
00:53:03Vivian.
00:53:05Aaron?
00:53:07How?
00:53:09Weren't you just...
00:53:21It wasn't me in the ER.
00:53:24It was my dad.
00:53:25Your dad?
00:53:25What happened?
00:53:27Heart attacks.
00:53:28Again.
00:53:30Aaron, I...
00:53:32Look.
00:53:33Lawrence Corp has some of the best cardiologists.
00:53:37If you need anything.
00:53:40Vivian...
00:53:43Please, just...
00:53:45Promise me you'll take care of yourself.
00:53:50You're...
00:53:50Holding something back.
00:53:52What is it?
00:53:54I think we need to talk.
00:53:57About the divorce.
00:53:59Really?
00:54:02You'll reconsider?
00:54:07Yeah.
00:54:08Yeah.
00:54:08Okay.
00:54:09Um...
00:54:10Yeah.
00:54:10Here.
00:54:11Take my car.
00:54:13And...
00:54:13I'll meet you at home.
00:54:15And we can talk there.
00:54:16I just...
00:54:17I gotta get back to my dad.
00:54:18Okay.
00:54:19I'll, um...
00:54:20I'll see you there.
00:54:23Yeah.
00:54:41Ashley.
00:54:43What?
00:54:45Dad, was it an accident?
00:54:47Is he okay?
00:54:48Where is he?
00:54:50I'll be right there.
00:54:58Dad?
00:55:01It's me.
00:55:02I'm here.
00:55:05Hmm.
00:55:06Something doesn't feel right.
00:55:09Maybe they already transferred him to the hospital?
00:55:17The procedure was very successful.
00:55:20Your father is stable.
00:55:21But you'll need 48 hours of close monitoring.
00:55:24I'll come back to check on him later.
00:55:27But...
00:55:27I need to take care of something at home first.
00:55:39Yeah.
00:55:40Vivian?
00:55:45Viv?
00:55:49She didn't come home.
00:56:14Okay, Vivian.
00:56:16Stay calm.
00:56:19Ashley called.
00:56:21Dad was in danger.
00:56:24I rushed home.
00:56:25No one was there.
00:56:27Then blackout.
00:56:30It was a setup.
00:56:33Ashley!
00:56:34Come out!
00:56:35I know it was you.
00:56:39Wow.
00:56:40It took you long enough.
00:56:43You really should have been smarter about this, sweetheart.
00:56:47You could have had everything.
00:56:49The money.
00:56:50The power.
00:56:51Me.
00:56:53But you just had to throw it all away for that pathetic liar.
00:56:57Go to hell.
00:57:01William.
00:57:02Track Vivian's phone.
00:57:03I don't care what it takes.
00:57:05Just find her.
00:57:09I know you've always had a soft spot for daddy.
00:57:12Well, lucky for you.
00:57:13Here he is.
00:57:14Yes.
00:57:25Boss.
00:57:26We found her.
00:57:27Send me the info.
00:57:29Meet me there.
00:57:30And bring backup.
00:57:41You just have to sign it, sweetheart.
00:57:43Transfer all of your Lawrence Corp shares over to Ashley and I.
00:57:49You're my father.
00:57:51How could you do this to me?
00:58:01So you and Ashley were in on this together all along?
00:58:05Why?
00:58:06Why couldn't you just support me?
00:58:08Well, I spent years resenting your perfect mother.
00:58:11Nothing I ever did was good enough for her.
00:58:13And you?
00:58:15Well, let's be honest.
00:58:16You always chose her side.
00:58:18So just sign the damn papers and we can finally move on from all of this.
00:58:24It's the only way you'll walk out of here alive.
00:58:26Keep dreaming.
00:58:28Lawrence Corp is my mother's legacy.
00:58:30I'd rather let this place burn down than you parasites take it.
00:58:34Vivian, be reasonable.
00:58:36It's not like you have much of a choice.
00:58:38I knew you'd be stubborn.
00:58:39So here's a little incentive.
00:58:48My darling Vivian.
00:58:50Mom.
00:58:51I wanted to give you one final message.
00:58:53This was your mom's final gift to you before she died.
00:58:56She recorded a special message and asked me to pass it along to you when the time was right.
00:59:01So what's your choice?
00:59:03Do you care to know your mother's last dying words?
00:59:05Or do you want to say goodbye to her forever?
00:59:10Last chance.
00:59:12Sign the contract.
00:59:14Come on, sis.
00:59:16Don't be stupid.
00:59:24Come on, sis.
00:59:25Don't be stupid.
00:59:27Fine.
00:59:28I'll sign it.
00:59:40There.
00:59:41Now give me the drive.
00:59:44No!
00:59:46Look at you.
00:59:48Pathetic.
00:59:49All that crying over a worthless piece of plastic.
00:59:53Everything you had.
00:59:55Your company.
00:59:56Your life.
00:59:58It's mine now.
01:00:02Eric!
01:00:03Step away from my wife!
01:00:05Whoa, whoa.
01:00:05Just calm down now.
01:00:08Okay.
01:00:09Steven, what's he doing here?
01:00:10Do something!
01:00:12Gladly.
01:00:12Time to finish what we started.
01:00:20Steven, I told you.
01:00:21If you hurt Vivian, I'd fucking kill you!
01:00:25Ashley!
01:00:26Steven's hurt!
01:00:26Aren't you going to help your man?
01:00:32Ashley!
01:00:33Steven's hurt!
01:00:34Aren't you going to help your man?
01:00:39Hang on, babe!
01:00:40I'm coming!
01:00:41Aaron, watch out!
01:00:59Are you okay?
01:01:01Are you okay?
01:01:02Look out!
01:01:12Not so tough now, huh?
01:01:14That's it.
01:01:15It's over, Steven!
01:01:18You bitch!
01:01:19You will ruin everything!
01:01:21Say goodbye to your precious mommy!
01:01:24No!
01:01:24No!
01:01:25Say goodbye to your precious mommy!
01:01:29No!
01:01:36I got it.
01:01:39Steven!
01:01:40What are you waiting for?
01:01:41Put your hands in the air!
01:01:44You're under arrest for kidnapping!
01:01:46It's not my fault.
01:01:48They forced me.
01:01:50Officers, I think you should look into my mother's death.
01:01:55I don't think this is their first crime.
01:01:59Oh, God!
01:02:00We're finished!
01:02:06It's okay.
01:02:07It's over.
01:02:09It's over.
01:02:11It's over.
01:02:15Finally, you two.
01:02:17I'm glad I survived to see you again.
01:02:20But what's this nonsense I'm hearing about a divorce?
01:02:26Um, it's, uh, it's complicated.
01:02:29Complicated?
01:02:30Vivian is the best thing that's ever happened to you.
01:02:33You need to find a way to work it out.
01:02:37Vivian, if my son has done something stupid, you let me know.
01:02:41I will straighten him out myself.
01:02:43But please, reconsider this divorce.
01:02:48He did lie to me, Mr. Christopher.
01:02:52But unfortunately, I'm still hopelessly in love with him.
01:02:58Vivian.
01:02:58Just give me some time.
01:03:01I need to think through everything.
01:03:03I'll give you an answer by tomorrow.
01:03:20I'll give you an answer by tomorrow.
01:03:28I'll give you an answer by tomorrow.
01:03:29Dad, there is one more thing.
01:03:32Steven's going to prison.
01:03:35He kidnapped Vivian, and he conspired with Ashley to take over the company while you were sick.
01:03:39My God.
01:03:41After all these years, I felt guilty.
01:03:43Favored him.
01:03:45Protected him.
01:03:46And this is how he repays me?
01:03:48It's okay. It's done now.
01:03:50You just rest.
01:03:52I'll handle everything, okay?
01:03:56Got this, Dad.
01:04:07Aaron.
01:04:08You lied to me.
01:04:12Then you also came to help me and save my mom's memories.
01:04:18What am I supposed to do now?
01:04:27Vivian.
01:04:28Vivian.
01:04:29Sweetheart.
01:04:31Wherever life takes you, I just want you to be happy.
01:04:35And remember that true love is always worth fighting for.
01:04:43I wish you were here, Mom.
01:04:46I don't know what to do.
01:04:57Vivian.
01:04:59I wish you were here.
01:05:02I miss you.
01:05:05I miss you.
01:05:12Vivian.
01:05:13Vivian collapsed.
01:05:13She's at the hospital now.
01:05:15They said something might be wrong with the baby.
01:05:17Hurry.
01:05:18What?
01:05:30Vivian.
01:05:32I screwed up.
01:05:34I know.
01:05:36I know.
01:05:36Vivian.
01:05:39But I...
01:05:40I can't lose you.
01:05:42Not again.
01:05:46Because...
01:05:47Because I love you.
01:05:50Just give me one chance to start over.
01:05:56Aaron?
01:05:58How long have you been here?
01:06:01I'm glad you're awake.
01:06:03Everything looks good.
01:06:05Your little one is quite the fighter.
01:06:08Definitely inherited Dad's strength.
01:06:13Wait, how do you know who...
01:06:15Do you remember that night?
01:06:17Before the blind date?
01:06:18You left a note complimenting my, um...
01:06:22exceptional performance.
01:06:24That was you?
01:06:27Vivian, this is our baby.
01:06:30Now we really can be together.
01:06:33I can't believe it.
01:06:35Our story started long before we even knew it.
01:06:43Vivian Lawrence.
01:06:45No matter what life throws at us,
01:06:47I promise I will always be by your side.
01:06:51I will love you and protect you and our baby.
01:06:56So Vivian?
01:07:00Will you marry me?
01:07:02Again?
01:07:04Yes.
01:07:05Yes?
01:07:06Yes.
01:07:08you're just kidding me.
01:07:10Oh my god.
01:07:12Yes.
01:07:15Yes.
01:07:19Yes.
01:07:20Yes.
01:07:21Yes.
01:07:21Yes.
01:07:22Yes.
01:07:23Yes.
01:07:26Yes.
01:07:27Yes.
01:07:27Ha, ha, ha, ha.
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