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00:00:00In a world of glass towers and gilded cages, I learned to disappear.
00:00:04I was the silent architect of other people's glory, a ghost composer known only as Iris.
00:00:09Writing the hits that filled stadiums, while I sat invisible in a cold Greenwich mansion,
00:00:14my husband Julian Sterling traded my name for status and my body for convenience.
00:00:19Three years of a loveless sexless marriage had turned me into a polished ornament, breathing, but not living.
00:00:24Then came the night of the charity gala, the champagne that tasted of metal,
00:00:27the stranger's hand catching my elbow, and a mistake.
00:00:30Beautiful, dangerous, and paid for with $300 left on a hotel nightstand.
00:00:35That stranger was Damon Sterling, Julian's brother, the head of the family empire,
00:00:40a man whose touch felt like a brand and whose silence was louder than any scream.
00:00:44He doesn't shake hands. He doesn't forgive death.
00:00:47One brother wants to destroy her. The other wants to own her.
00:00:51But Vessler is no longer just the wife in the shadows.
00:00:54She is Iris, the architect of her own revenge.
00:00:57And she has just planted a bomb in the middle of the Sterling Empire.
00:01:01In my twisted game, the only way to win is to play with fire.
00:01:17This isn't my room.
00:01:20And this man, this is not my husband Julian.
00:01:23The gala. The champagne.
00:01:26Oh god, I cheated.
00:01:28I have to get out of here. Now, before he wakes up.
00:01:46The Sterling Plaza.
00:01:48No. This is my husband's family hotel.
00:01:51Who is this man? A cousin?
00:01:53If he knows Julian, I'm ruined.
00:01:55I have to disappear.
00:01:57If I pay him, this wasn't a mistake.
00:02:00It was a transaction.
00:02:01He becomes a service.
00:02:07For the service.
00:02:09Keep the change.
00:02:18$300.
00:02:21She treated me like a gigolo.
00:02:23Me.
00:02:26For the service.
00:02:29Scott.
00:02:31Sir?
00:02:32There was a woman in my room.
00:02:34She just left.
00:02:35Check the lobby cameras.
00:02:37Find her.
00:02:40I don't care what it takes.
00:02:43Find her.
00:02:48Stupid.
00:02:50So stupid.
00:02:52Where were you?
00:02:53I looked for you.
00:02:55You embarrassed me again, Vessar.
00:02:58I wasn't feeling well.
00:02:59I took a cab home early.
00:03:01I slept in the guest room.
00:03:03Always the victim.
00:03:04Always so fragile.
00:03:08What happened to your neck?
00:03:10Nothing.
00:03:11Shaving accident.
00:03:12You haven't shaved since yesterday morning.
00:03:15Stop interrogating me!
00:03:16You're paranoid, Vessar!
00:03:17You're suffocating!
00:03:25The morning sickness is killing me, baby.
00:03:28I need you to bring those pills.
00:03:37Serena Sharp.
00:03:40Serena Sharp.
00:03:43She's pregnant.
00:03:47Don't touch my things.
00:03:49I didn't.
00:03:50It lit up.
00:03:51Get out.
00:03:51I have to go to the office.
00:03:54On a Sunday?
00:03:56Business doesn't sleep, Vessar.
00:03:58Unlike you.
00:04:09I need Julian's call logs, credit card statements, everything from the last six months.
00:04:15Trouble in paradise?
00:04:16I need leverage.
00:04:17Start the trace.
00:04:19Mother expects us at the Hampton State for Thanksgiving.
00:04:22I thought we'd skip out on it this year.
00:04:23Change of plans.
00:04:25Damon is back.
00:04:26Damon?
00:04:26The head of the family trust?
00:04:28I thought he was in Europe.
00:04:29He was.
00:04:30Now he's not.
00:04:31When Damon summons, we go.
00:04:32It's mandatory.
00:04:33Wear the ring.
00:04:35The sapphire one.
00:04:36And try to look...
00:04:38Happy.
00:04:40Damon smells weakness.
00:04:41He sounds like a monster.
00:04:43He is.
00:04:45A psychopath with a checkbook.
00:04:47Don't speak to him, let's ask.
00:05:01No.
00:05:02No.
00:05:03Where is it?
00:05:04Where is the other one?
00:05:06If Julian notices, he'll ask questions.
00:05:10Vespas!
00:05:11We're leaving!
00:05:22He can't find out.
00:05:24He just can't.
00:05:36He just can't.
00:05:38Remember the plan.
00:05:40Smile.
00:05:41Nod.
00:05:42Don't be your usual depressing self.
00:05:46No.
00:05:55Don't be your aunt.
00:05:57Forrest aces.
00:05:58Yeah.
00:06:13See?
00:06:16Oh!
00:06:17Damon, welcome back.
00:06:20Julian, you look tired.
00:06:24Work.
00:06:26The merger has been...
00:06:28We'll discuss your failures later.
00:06:37And this must be the wife.
00:06:40Vesper, this is Vesper.
00:06:47Shake his hand, Vesper.
00:06:53I don't shake hands.
00:06:55Of course.
00:06:56I forgot the...
00:06:58condition.
00:07:03But...
00:07:05you owe me $300.
00:07:11Julian, I reviewed the quarterly reports for the entertainment division.
00:07:18The market is volatile, Damon.
00:07:21You lost 12% in a boom year.
00:07:29It seems your attention is...
00:07:31divided.
00:07:33And you, Veslo?
00:07:34What do you do to contribute to the Sterling legacy?
00:07:37She dabbles.
00:07:39Charity.
00:07:40Garden parties.
00:07:41She keeps the house.
00:07:43She looks capable of more.
00:07:46Perhaps she just needs...
00:07:48better management.
00:07:54Is it true about Serena Sharp?
00:07:56The tabloids say she's pregnant!
00:07:58Rumors.
00:07:59Just rumors.
00:08:02Rumors.
00:08:03If she is, the Sterling family trust has a clause.
00:08:07Illegitimate children get nothing, and the parent gets cut off.
00:08:11Speaking of the trust, Vesper has been difficult.
00:08:14She's delaying the dispedment signatures.
00:08:18Is that so?
00:08:24I just want to understand what I'm signing.
00:08:27A prudent quality.
00:08:29Perhaps Julian underestimates you.
00:08:32Vesper, you look flushed.
00:08:34Is the room too warm for you?
00:08:39I'm fine.
00:08:41Good.
00:08:43Dinner is over.
00:08:44Vesper, walk me to my car.
00:08:47Julian looks indisposed.
00:08:50Yes.
00:08:51Yes, Vesper.
00:08:53Go.
00:09:04You left in a hurry.
00:09:07I didn't know who you were.
00:09:10And if you did...
00:09:12It was a mistake.
00:09:13The champagne...
00:09:16I wasn't myself.
00:09:20You have a terrible poker face for a liar.
00:09:28Get in.
00:09:30My husband is inside.
00:09:33Your husband is a coward who is trying to figure out how to hide a baby from me.
00:09:40Get in.
00:09:42Get in.
00:09:46Why did you leave the money?
00:09:47To make it a transaction.
00:09:50Transactions are clean.
00:09:51Emotions are messy.
00:09:56I don't do clean.
00:09:57And I don't do married women.
00:10:00Usually.
00:10:01I found this in the sheets.
00:10:05My diamond earring.
00:10:10Don't thank me yet.
00:10:12You want a transaction?
00:10:13Fine.
00:10:19Hey!
00:10:20What are you doing?
00:10:22Collateral.
00:10:24Give it back.
00:10:25Julian will kill me.
00:10:29Let him try.
00:10:33Divorce him, Veslo.
00:10:36Or what?
00:10:37Or I will make your life very complicated.
00:10:40I want my $300 back.
00:10:43But not in cash.
00:10:45Now get out.
00:10:46Before I change my mind and take you with me.
00:10:48I want my $300 back.
00:11:07Yes?
00:11:08Mrs. Sterling?
00:11:09This is Scott, Mr. Sterling's executive assistant.
00:11:11Mr. Sterling has an item of yours in his possession.
00:11:14A sapphire ring.
00:11:15Send it over.
00:11:26I will let my assistant discuss the specific contract details with you.
00:11:30I'll stand.
00:11:37My ring.
00:11:44It's a gaudy thing.
00:11:46It doesn't suit you.
00:11:48It suits my marriage.
00:11:51Your marriage is a lie.
00:11:53And I have the proof.
00:12:01What is this?
00:12:03Julian's financials.
00:12:04Hidden accounts.
00:12:05Wire transfer a condon Soho.
00:12:07Payments to a fertility clinic.
00:12:14He's moving her in.
00:12:16Using family funds to set up a second life.
00:12:23Why are you showing me this?
00:12:26Because I hate a bad investment.
00:12:34And you, Vesla, are wasting your potential on a sinking ship.
00:12:37I don't care about your advice.
00:12:39I want the ring.
00:12:42Take it.
00:12:45It's right here.
00:12:46Come and get it.
00:12:48You're a child.
00:12:51I'm a man who wants to see how far you'll go.
00:12:58Admit it.
00:13:00You liked what happened at the hotel.
00:13:05I was drugged.
00:13:08The drugs wore off by 3 a.m.
00:13:10You stayed until 7.
00:13:12We both know what happened in those four hours.
00:13:18Retrieve the ring, Vesla.
00:13:27Here is your payment.
00:13:35You have a violent streak.
00:13:37I like it.
00:13:48Sir, Julian Sterling is here.
00:13:50He's demanding to see you.
00:13:51He's making a scene.
00:13:53Julian.
00:13:57Let him in.
00:13:59Hide.
00:14:00Under the desk.
00:14:01Now.
00:14:02Are you insane?
00:14:04Do you want my brother to find you here?
00:14:06Looking like you've been thoroughly ravished?
00:14:11Damon.
00:14:12We need to talk about the merger.
00:14:16You don't knock, Julian?
00:14:17I don't have time.
00:14:19Serena is sick.
00:14:20Waiting in the car.
00:14:23She's pregnant.
00:14:27Ah.
00:14:28The pregnant pop star.
00:14:30How touching.
00:14:31I need a loan.
00:14:35Vesper is poking around the accounts, refusing to sign anything.
00:14:40Is your wife becoming difficult?
00:14:46She's a nuisance.
00:14:47Once the baby is born, I'm dumping her.
00:14:49I just have to wait for the morality clause in our preen root to expire.
00:14:55She's a doormat, Damon.
00:14:57She has no talent.
00:14:59No spine.
00:15:03She's nothing without my name.
00:15:15Get out, Julian.
00:15:19What?
00:15:21Get out.
00:15:22Before I decide to audit your personal accounts myself.
00:15:25You wouldn't.
00:15:27Try me.
00:15:29Try me.
00:15:46You heard him.
00:15:48I heard him.
00:15:49I heard him.
00:15:59I'm going to destroy him.
00:16:02I'm going to take everything.
00:16:04The money.
00:16:05The reputation.
00:16:07The career.
00:16:08I know.
00:16:09And I'll help you.
00:16:10Why?
00:16:11He's your brother.
00:16:12He's a liability.
00:16:14And you, you are an interesting investment.
00:16:23By the way, that night at the hotel, it meant nothing to me.
00:16:27It was just a transaction.
00:16:34Interesting.
00:16:43I don't care if the server is down.
00:16:45Get a patch running now.
00:16:46Sir, the projection unit is glitching.
00:16:51Coffee?
00:16:52Finally.
00:16:52Get in there.
00:16:53Side table.
00:16:54Don't make a sound.
00:16:59Our Q3 synergy proves that market penetration is stronger than ever.
00:17:29What is that?
00:17:30What's on the screen?
00:17:34Turn it off.
00:17:37Is that an ultrasound?
00:17:39Who is Serena Sharp?
00:17:41Why is the company paying for her suite?
00:17:44It's a lie.
00:17:45It's a hack.
00:17:46Security!
00:17:52It's the truth.
00:17:54Meeting adjourned.
00:18:08Damon Sterling.
00:18:33What do you want?
00:18:59I can't let that happen.
00:19:20Just a sip, Julies.
00:19:22To celebrate our new start.
00:19:25No alcohol, Serena.
00:19:27Think of the baby.
00:19:30My son needs to be perfect.
00:19:38Vaspel!
00:19:39What are you doing here?
00:19:40How did you find us?
00:19:41Sign it.
00:19:49What is this?
00:19:50A legal separation agreement.
00:19:52It includes a non-disclosure clause regarding indiscretions.
00:19:57Just sign it, Julies.
00:19:59Let the little mouse go.
00:20:01She knows she's beaten.
00:20:04You think you can just demand things?
00:20:07You tracked me all the way here because you're desperate.
00:20:10You want me back.
00:20:12I want my name off your liabilities before you crash this company.
00:20:17You have no leverage, Vesper.
00:20:19You're a nobody.
00:20:20I know what happened at the charity gala, Julian.
00:20:25I have the blood work.
00:20:27I know Serena drugged me.
00:20:30And I know you covered it up.
00:20:35Julian, she's bluffing!
00:20:37If I release this, Serena goes to jail.
00:20:40You go down as an accomplice.
00:20:43Imagine what the board will do.
00:20:46Fine.
00:20:54Get out.
00:20:56Take your trash and get out.
00:20:58Don't come crawling back when you're starving.
00:21:02I won't.
00:21:06Signed.
00:21:07Proceed with phase two.
00:21:13Who is that?
00:21:18Is that the sterling wife?
00:21:21She looks alive.
00:21:28Well, well.
00:21:30Security really does let anyone in these days.
00:21:33Here for the free food, Vester?
00:21:35Did Julian cut your allowance already?
00:21:37Hello, Serena.
00:21:39You look tired.
00:21:40Is the guilty keeping you up?
00:21:41I sleep like a baby.
00:21:43Especially in your old bed.
00:21:45You're just a discarded wrapper, honey.
00:21:48Julian threw you away because you're empty.
00:21:56You hit me!
00:21:59I have the toxicology report from the New York Gala, Serena.
00:22:02The night you slipped something into my drink.
00:22:05The night you pretended to be sick so Julian would leave me there.
00:22:08Alone and vulnerable.
00:22:10Remember?
00:22:11You're...
00:22:12You're lying.
00:22:13Am I?
00:22:14I kept the blood work.
00:22:18What the hell is going on here?
00:22:20She hit me!
00:22:21Julian, she's crazy!
00:22:23She attacked me!
00:22:24Apologize!
00:22:26Now!
00:22:28No.
00:22:29I said apologize!
00:22:31You are embarrassing me!
00:22:33Apologize or I will have you thrown out!
00:22:37You deserve each other.
00:22:50Sir, should I call security?
00:22:52No.
00:22:53Let her go.
00:22:58She just declared war.
00:23:01And I love a good war.
00:23:03We need a sound, Cole.
00:23:04The investors are getting nervous.
00:23:06I know.
00:23:07I know.
00:23:08Serena is...
00:23:10Struggling.
00:23:11Serena is a hack.
00:23:12Drop her.
00:23:14Cole!
00:23:14A submission just came in.
00:23:16It bypassed the filter.
00:23:18It's from Iris.
00:23:19Iris?
00:23:19The ghost composer?
00:23:21Play it.
00:23:28My God!
00:23:30This is it!
00:23:31This is the sound!
00:23:33Who sent it?
00:23:35Anonymous email.
00:23:36I bet she's some old recluse in Vienna.
00:23:40I bet she's closer than you think.
00:23:47One hundred thousand dollars says I find her before you do.
00:23:54I need a matcha and make it fast.
00:23:56I have to catch Cole before he leaves.
00:24:01Oops!
00:24:04Ah!
00:24:08Breathe.
00:24:09Mr. Sterling!
00:24:11Mr. Sterling!
00:24:11I tripped!
00:24:12It was an accident!
00:24:13You have poor balance, Ms. Sharp.
00:24:17Damon?
00:24:18What happened?
00:24:20Bill, Ms. Sharp, for the suit.
00:24:22And for my time.
00:24:24Don't be petty.
00:24:25How much can a suit cost?
00:24:27That suit was fifty thousand dollars, Julian.
00:24:30I expect the check by morning.
00:24:35Fifty thousand?
00:24:40You're coming with me.
00:24:42What?
00:24:42Why?
00:24:43Because you are the cause of this mess.
00:24:45And I have questions.
00:24:59Why didn't you dodge?
00:25:03I didn't expect you to be a human shield.
00:25:06You ruined your suit.
00:25:08I have a hundred suits.
00:25:11I don't have a hundred of you.
00:25:13Vesper!
00:25:14Wait!
00:25:17Damon?
00:25:18Where are you taking her?
00:25:22She is under investigation, Julian.
00:25:26Investigation?
00:25:28For what?
00:25:30Corporate espionage.
00:25:32The breach in New York.
00:25:35I'm taking her into custody.
00:25:37You're arresting her?
00:25:40I am handling a liability you created.
00:25:43Unless you want me to look into your personal accounts as well.
00:25:48Fine.
00:25:49Do what you have to do.
00:25:51Just keep me out of it.
00:26:02Get it off.
00:26:03It's touching me.
00:26:06Get it off!
00:26:09Let me help.
00:26:11Your hands are shaking.
00:26:17Are you okay?
00:26:21No.
00:26:25It feels like acid.
00:26:34It is too loud.
00:26:35DEMON
00:26:35Look at me.
00:26:38The noise.
00:26:39The noise.
00:26:40It's too loud inside.
00:26:43Then focus on me.
00:26:44Just me.
00:26:55make it stop
00:26:56please
00:27:11Facebook
00:27:15i'm right here
00:27:20i'm kissing you to shut the world out do you hear me
00:27:31don't stop don't ever stop don't tie your vesper
00:27:36i won't you taste like silence and you taste like desperation
00:27:44stay
00:27:48i'm the only thing holding you together aren't i
00:28:01go
00:28:04before i forget why i shouldn't keep you
00:28:18sir we are at the drop-off where to next the hospital
00:28:24my brother is visiting his sick girlfriend
00:28:29sir are you involved with mrs vance
00:28:36she calms the noise scott so she's a girlfriend
00:28:42she is a necessity
00:28:45do not confuse biology with sentiment
00:28:51the doctor said it was a panic attack your mental state is very unstable
00:28:56your career can be impacted
00:28:58i need a hit song julian or cole will fire me from the movie
00:29:03good news i got a reply from iris's proxy they have a rejected track available
00:29:10what is it what's the name it's called fallen star the price is 500 000
00:29:16non-negotiable
00:29:20buy it i don't care if it's a reject i need it
00:29:30fallen star a beautiful song written in a key you can't possibly sing go ahead
00:29:37serena try to record it ruin your voice for good
00:29:48i can still taste her
00:29:54it's not the relief i'm addicted to it's her
00:30:09what do you want julian i bought serena that song from iris half a million dollars
00:30:17i'm saving her career you missed out congratulations i'm sure it will be a smash hit
00:30:26vesper are you happy living in this dump come back to me i'm happier than i ever was with you
00:30:36i can get you a condo you can be my assistant i'll take care of you
00:30:46you want me to be your mistress while your pregnant girlfriend is in the hospital
00:30:52it's better than being alone you're nothing without me i'm not alone julian
00:31:11it's beautiful it's perfect i can hit that high note i'm a star serena maybe you should rest
00:31:20you're straining your voice you're straining your voice no i will nail this again
00:31:37serena what's wrong
00:31:45say something
00:31:47vespit did you see the news pop star serena sharp hospitalized tour canceled i saw a severe vocal
00:31:56hemorrhagen a shame you're dangerous remind me to never ever cross you
00:32:04she did it to herself i just handed her the rope
00:32:14your submission has been shortlisted the production team requires a live demonstration
00:32:21a live audition in a closed door showcase for investors
00:32:26if i go julian and damon will see me my identity as iris will be exposed
00:32:33but if i don't go i lose the contract
00:32:40who is it delivery
00:32:48mr sterling sends his regards he asked me to deliver this
00:32:54what is it he said you would know
00:33:07i have a suspicion don't disappoint me how he can't know for sure
00:33:17he's betting on me he's challenging me to step into that room and claim my work
00:33:28a game mr sterling challenge accepted
00:33:40but i'm not a wife anymore i'm a ghost i am iris
00:33:49she declined me she actually declined me
00:33:55a client was the client veser
00:34:04last outgoing call from mr sterling to vesper vance rejected
00:34:24she can't do this to me
00:34:40sir it's 2 a.m we've been watching her window for hours
00:34:58you're here we have four hours the investors are breathing down my neck for the final mix
00:35:09let's load the session
00:35:11it's not enough the bridge is empty
00:35:16it needs a live cello section but we don't have the budget approved
00:35:21then call the money
00:35:26your projections abbess are based on hope not data i don't pay for hope
00:35:34this better be good cole we have a problem we need more funds for a string section
00:35:38and she's here iris's proxy she's in the booth right now
00:35:46she's there
00:35:48yes we're recording the final final vocals
00:35:53pause the session i'm coming down
00:35:57meeting a drone
00:35:58meeting a drone
00:36:11oh
00:36:27That was incredible.
00:36:30Damon, this is the proxy I told you about.
00:36:33Sarah.
00:36:38The acoustics are muddy.
00:36:42You need better isolation.
00:36:44The acoustics are fine.
00:36:45The budget is the problem.
00:36:46I didn't ask if you were hungry.
00:36:48I said we are discussing the budget.
00:36:56Wrap it up.
00:36:57We're taking a break.
00:36:59I can't.
00:37:02What was that?
00:37:06I said I'm not going anywhere with you.
00:37:10I can't.
00:37:13What was that?
00:37:22No.
00:37:23No, please.
00:37:24No.
00:37:25Vesper?
00:37:26You're pale.
00:37:27What is it?
00:37:31What spot?
00:37:33What's going on?
00:37:35Meetings cancelled.
00:37:36Clear the room.
00:37:37But we just started the mix.
00:37:40I said get out.
00:37:58Walk.
00:38:00I'm so sorry.
00:38:02I'm so embarrassed.
00:38:05Keep your head up.
00:38:07Don't let them see you break.
00:38:10I can't get in your car.
00:38:11The seats.
00:38:12They're cream leather.
00:38:13I'll ruin them.
00:38:18Pharmacy.
00:38:19Now.
00:38:23I'm so sorry about your jacket.
00:38:26Your car.
00:38:28Stop apologizing.
00:38:30But you hate germs.
00:38:32You hate messes.
00:38:33This isn't a mess.
00:38:34It's biology, Vesper.
00:38:36It's not a crime.
00:38:38Stay here.
00:38:40Stay here.
00:38:55There's a restroom in the cafe next door.
00:38:57Go.
00:39:02I'll pay for the dry cleaning.
00:39:04Or I'll replace it.
00:39:07Dispose of this.
00:39:09Sir?
00:39:11It's done.
00:39:12Get rid of it.
00:39:15Money is vulgar between partners.
00:39:18We aren't partners.
00:39:21Aren't we?
00:39:23You owe me, Vesper.
00:39:24I said I'd pay you back.
00:39:26I don't want your money.
00:39:28I want a favor.
00:39:32What kind of favor?
00:39:39The favor.
00:39:41I'll collect it when I need it.
00:39:43And when I do, you won't say no.
00:39:45We're here.
00:39:46Get out.
00:39:51Go inside, Vesper.
00:39:54Let.
00:39:55Her.
00:39:56Go.
00:39:57Damon!
00:39:57I was just...
00:39:58We were discussing family matters.
00:40:00I heard the call.
00:40:01Still using her parents' memory as a bargaining shield?
00:40:04Pathetic.
00:40:04If you ever use her family as a pawn again, I will freeze your trust funds so fast, your credit
00:40:10cards will melt.
00:40:11Do you understand?
00:40:12I understand.
00:40:12Go!
00:40:14You were listening?
00:40:16You tapped his phone?
00:40:17You tapped my phone?
00:40:18I ensured your safety.
00:40:20You're all the same.
00:40:21Liars.
00:40:22Manipulators.
00:40:23You think you own everyone!
00:40:29I am nothing like him.
00:40:31Prove it.
00:40:44Get in.
00:40:49Where are we going?
00:40:51Away from him.
00:40:53Hello?
00:40:54Vesper.
00:40:55I messed up.
00:40:56God, I really re-messed up.
00:40:59What did you do, Julian?
00:41:00The storage unit.
00:41:02With your parents' things, the photo albums, your mother's jewelry, everything.
00:41:07What about it?
00:41:08I missed the payments.
00:41:09They're liquidating it, Vesper.
00:41:10Today, the auction is in an hour.
00:41:11Fix it, Julian.
00:41:12I'm trying.
00:41:13But they need you here, in person, now.
00:41:15I have the cash, but they need your signature to halt the auction.
00:41:18Where are you?
00:41:19Outside your building.
00:41:20I sent a car.
00:41:20Please, Vesper, we have to go now or it's all gone forever.
00:41:26Thank God.
00:41:27Get in.
00:41:28We have to hurry.
00:41:30Where are the forms, Julian?
00:41:32You're not holding any paperwork.
00:41:34They're in the car.
00:41:35There's no time.
00:41:36Just get in, Veslaire.
00:41:37You lied.
00:41:38There is no auction, is there?
00:41:41You just wanted to get me in the car.
00:41:43I had to see you.
00:41:44You blocked me.
00:41:45I need to talk to you about the separation agreement.
00:42:05Sir, the promotional budget for the soundtrack is 5 million.
00:42:09Double it.
00:42:11But her voice is damaged.
00:42:13We don't even know if she can perform.
00:42:15Double it.
00:42:15Put her face on every billboard in Times Square.
00:42:18I want her to be unavoidable.
00:42:21The Icarus strategy.
00:42:22Fly her so high, the sun melts the wax.
00:42:27When she falls, the whole world will hear the impact.
00:42:35Are you insane?
00:42:36Who approved this?
00:42:38Oh, that's going, going back, my down energy.
00:42:40We don't have my math to be in the Adasvils.
00:42:43The trust can't cover this.
00:42:44It's for the family image.
00:42:47Unless you want to admit your girlfriend is a fraud,
00:42:50she is a star.
00:42:52Then pay the bill.
00:43:07I can't do it.
00:43:09She has the whole world behind her.
00:43:12Don't look up.
00:43:13Look forward.
00:43:33Here, hold my champagne.
00:43:36Remove this.
00:43:40Serena, tell us about the song.
00:43:42Me and Julian worked so hard on it.
00:43:44It's the most unique thing I ever wrote.
00:43:46Julian and I.
00:43:48Grammar is important, Serena.
00:43:49Details matter.
00:43:51Look forward.
00:43:52I'm ready for the kill.
00:44:08I'll take it!
00:44:11Serena, please.
00:44:12Put it down, Vessar.
00:44:14That's way out of your league.
00:44:19I found it first.
00:44:21I'm performing at the Sterling Showcase.
00:44:24I want to try it on.
00:44:26Well, this lady was holding it.
00:44:28I'll pay double.
00:44:30Double?
00:44:31The tag says $5,000.
00:44:33So you're offering $10,000?
00:44:35$10,000.
00:44:40$10,000.
00:44:41$10,000.
00:44:43$10,000.
00:44:44$10,000!
00:44:45Serena, stop.
00:44:46We can't...
00:44:46Shut up, Julian!
00:44:48$25,000!
00:44:50$30,000.
00:44:51$40,000!
00:44:52$40,000!
00:44:54Right now!
00:44:59Sold.
00:45:00It's all yours.
00:45:02Ring it up.
00:45:03Julian, the card.
00:45:07Declined.
00:45:09What?
00:45:09Try it again!
00:45:10I'm sorry, sir.
00:45:11It says Insire declined.
00:45:13The account appears to be frozen.
00:45:15That's impossible.
00:45:16It's a black card.
00:45:17It doesn't have a limit.
00:45:19Fix it!
00:45:20Call them!
00:45:21It's been all right, Mursdale!
00:45:22Let's go now!
00:45:23You want to do with a limit?
00:45:29I'll take this.
00:45:31Cash.
00:45:48I can't sing.
00:45:49My throat is on fire.
00:45:50You don't have to.
00:45:51We have a deepfake track.
00:45:53A flawless AI reconstruction of your voice.
00:45:56Lip sync?
00:45:57Are you crazy?
00:45:59If the track skips, my career is over!
00:46:02It's either that or you go out there and croak.
00:46:06Now move your lips and sell it.
00:46:10My bank accounts.
00:46:12They're all showing errors.
00:46:13Look at the screen!
00:46:15I can't access my money.
00:46:16Who just injected $10 million into the Challenger's campaign!
00:46:27Damon.
00:46:29That was you.
00:46:32You did this.
00:46:36Watch the show, Julian.
00:46:45And now, the star of the film, Serena Sharp!
00:47:04All in.
00:47:05That voice.
00:47:07It's flawless.
00:47:08Wait.
00:47:09She stumbled.
00:47:13The microphone is down, but the singing never stopped.
00:47:16She's lip singing!
00:47:17It's fake!
00:47:18Fraud!
00:47:19Get off the stage!
00:47:36You thought I was the echo.
00:47:40That voice.
00:47:41It's gritty.
00:47:42It's real.
00:47:43Veser?
00:47:44Sarah?
00:47:45She's Ves...
00:47:45The one who wrote the songs?
00:47:47The one who wrote the songs?
00:47:55The MAC address match!
00:47:57It's her machine!
00:48:00She's the real artist!
00:48:01Vesler is Iris!
00:48:14I had to get out.
00:48:16I needed air.
00:48:22You did it.
00:48:34I'm Iris.
00:48:36I know.
00:48:37You're mine.
00:48:42My car is around the corner.
00:48:44The press will be swarming the front.
00:48:45Mr. Julian says nobody leaves.
00:48:47He wants a word with his wife.
00:48:51Julian sent his dogs.
00:48:52She's not his wife.
00:48:53And she's not staying.
00:48:57We have orders.
00:49:01Stay back.
00:49:14My knee!
00:49:16He broke my knee!
00:49:29Damon!
00:49:31Stop!
00:49:31He's unconscious!
00:49:36Are you hurt?
00:49:37Did they touch you?
00:49:38I'm fine.
00:49:39Damon, your hands, they're covered in blood.
00:49:42I don't care.
00:49:43Get in the car!
00:49:44Now!
00:49:45The filth.
00:49:46The blood.
00:49:47Scott, take this jacket.
00:49:49Yes, sir.
00:49:50It's okay.
00:49:51I've got you.
00:49:53I would do it all again for you.
00:49:55I would burn the whole city down.
00:50:02Watch.
00:50:04Sterling Media is down 8.4% in after-hours trading, sir.
00:50:07The hashtag, hashtag fake Serena is trending number one worldwide.
00:50:11The board is calling.
00:50:12Good.
00:50:14Good.
00:50:14Execute the short-sell orders across the Asian and European exchanges.
00:50:17What are you doing?
00:50:19The art of the short-sell, Vesper.
00:50:21I knew Serena would fail.
00:50:23I knew Julian would panic and send thugs.
00:50:26So, I bet against his company.
00:50:29Every dollar their stock drops, I make two.
00:50:32You planned this?
00:50:34The showcase?
00:50:35My song?
00:50:37I leveraged an asset.
00:50:39Your talent was the catalyst.
00:50:41Julian's incompetence was the variable.
00:50:43I just did the math.
00:50:47Is that all my music is to you?
00:50:49A lever to pull?
00:50:51A way to make money?
00:50:54Power is the only melody that matters in this city, Vesper.
00:50:58Without it, your song is just noise in a dark room.
00:51:01The police won't touch Julian.
00:51:04This is the only justice that bleeds him.
00:51:06You're no better than him.
00:51:09You're just a different kind of monster.
00:51:12Julian uses people for his ego.
00:51:15You use them for your portfolio.
00:51:17I never claimed to be a hero, Vessel.
00:51:19I just claimed to be effective.
00:51:23I'm leaving.
00:51:28Go.
00:51:33Team B is in the lobby, sir.
00:51:35They will shadow her.
00:51:36She won't be out of sight.
00:51:37Good.
00:51:38Let her run.
00:51:41She needs to see that the walls are higher than she thinks.
00:51:49Damon Sterling's Masterclass in Hostile Maneuvering
00:52:07He raided the family vault for her.
00:52:10That emerald-cut diamond?
00:52:13I sketched that design for him.
00:52:23Damn it.
00:52:24My epi-van.
00:52:27My fingers won't work.
00:52:29You look like you need a friend, sweetheart.
00:52:32Get lost.
00:52:34Feisty.
00:52:35Come on.
00:52:36Let me buy you a real drink.
00:52:40Let go of me.
00:52:44Don't be a bitch.
00:52:55Let her go.
00:53:00Who the hell are you?
00:53:14You're having a reaction.
00:53:17Go away.
00:53:19Go count your money.
00:53:24Put me down!
00:53:26What are you doing?
00:53:29Sir?
00:53:30The hospital?
00:53:31No hospital.
00:53:32Too many cameras.
00:53:33Take us to the penthouse.
00:53:35Call Dr. Hoffman.
00:53:36Tell him it's a code blue.
00:53:38Why are you here?
00:53:41I walked away from you.
00:53:43You walked away.
00:53:44But I never said I stopped watching.
00:53:57The kit!
00:53:58Now!
00:54:00Here, sir.
00:54:11This is going to be cold.
00:54:16Julian?
00:54:24Don't touch me.
00:54:27It's Damon.
00:54:31You're all the same.
00:54:33You killed them.
00:54:36Who?
00:54:37My parents.
00:54:38Three years ago.
00:54:40The crash.
00:54:43That was an accident.
00:54:45A storm.
00:54:46No!
00:54:47It was you!
00:54:49Sterling Group!
00:54:50I married him to save them!
00:54:52I signed the marriage license to buy them time.
00:54:56I thought the merger was a lifeline!
00:54:58I do.
00:55:00But while I was saying I do, your sharks were gutting their accounts!
00:55:06You raided us anyway!
00:55:08I sold myself to your brother to save them!
00:55:11And you killed them anyway!
00:55:13I authorized the purchase.
00:55:15But I did not order the raid that night.
00:55:18That was not my hand.
00:55:20Liar.
00:55:21You're a Sterling.
00:55:23You eat people.
00:55:31You eat people.
00:55:32You eat people.
00:55:34I want the full internal files from the Vance Technology merger, the raw comms rogs from Julian's team, tonight.
00:55:53I hate you.
00:55:55I hate you.
00:55:58I hate you.
00:55:59I hate you.
00:56:11I'm hot.
00:56:14You have a fever.
00:56:16The reaction is still in your system.
00:56:22Julian has Serena.
00:56:24Julian has Serena.
00:56:25He has the ring.
00:56:27It feels real enough to me.
00:56:29I feel erased.
00:56:33Vesper.
00:56:35You're not thinking straight.
00:56:37Use me the way he used me.
00:56:40Erase him.
00:56:44Is this what you want?
00:56:47A storm?
00:56:57The sensory overload is gone when she's near, Damon.
00:57:00It's unprecedented.
00:57:01But be careful.
00:57:03She is becoming a medical necessity.
00:57:14Siloferine citrate?
00:57:16Vigra?
00:57:17Oh my god.
00:57:17Last night.
00:57:19His intensity?
00:57:20It wasn't passion.
00:57:21It was desperation.
00:57:22So I'm just a pill?
00:57:23I'm therapy for his dysfunction?
00:57:33I didn't know about your problem.
00:57:38Is that why you were so precise last night?
00:57:41So desperate to keep going?
00:57:43Now you know.
00:57:46I...
00:57:49Only you work, Vester.
00:57:51You seem to be the only variable that overweighs the issue.
00:57:54So, last night, that was just...
00:57:58Effective therapy.
00:58:00I see I require a certain catalyst.
00:58:05I see.
00:58:07Well, glad I could help.
00:58:10Breakfast is ready.
00:58:12Get dressed.
00:58:15We have work to do.
00:58:28About us.
00:58:31There is no us, Vester.
00:58:33We are allies with benefits.
00:58:38An arrangement?
00:58:40I provide protection from Julian.
00:58:42I fund your new venture.
00:58:44And you, you help with my condition.
00:58:48You mean I'm your treatment?
00:58:51Precisely.
00:58:52Three times a week.
00:58:54That's the dosage.
00:58:57Three times a week?
00:59:00Damon!
00:59:01I am not a prostitute!
00:59:03No.
00:59:04You're a partner.
00:59:05I provide the fortress.
00:59:07You provide the presence.
00:59:08Buy whatever you need.
00:59:09For the sessions.
00:59:10Or for yourself.
00:59:11I don't want your money.
00:59:13I have my own royalties coming in.
00:59:15Your life is currently being dismantled by your husband.
00:59:18Check your phone.
00:59:27He can't do this.
00:59:29He just did.
00:59:30He's frozen the joint accounts, too.
00:59:33Blocked your royalties.
00:59:38He's starving you out.
00:59:42Three times a week?
00:59:44Minimum.
00:59:46Fine.
00:59:46But I have one condition.
00:59:48I want access to the Sterling Archives.
00:59:51The raw comms rogs from three years ago.
00:59:54If I'm your cure, then I want the truth about my parents.
00:59:59Agreed.
01:00:10Don't make me wait long for the first dose.
01:00:20Vestas.
01:00:22I assumed you would come.
01:00:23I have a business proposal.
01:00:25An independent production label.
01:00:27I have the talent.
01:00:29I just need a seed investor.
01:00:32I know who you have.
01:00:33You have Iris, Julian Sterling's wife.
01:00:39I saw their engagement photo.
01:00:44I'm divorcing him.
01:00:46This isn't about Julian.
01:00:47It's about Damon.
01:00:49You're caught in a war between the Sterling brothers.
01:00:52Anyone who funds you makes an enemy of them both.
01:00:55So you're afraid.
01:00:57I'm prudent.
01:00:58I don't invest in war zones.
01:01:00Leave.
01:01:01Security!
01:01:06Dad, you can't kick her out.
01:01:08Go to your room, Harper.
01:01:17Fast move! Fast move!
01:01:19How does it feel to be replaced by Serena?
01:01:21Is it true Damon bought you?
01:01:36He offers me dinner while the world spits on me.
01:01:39No.
01:01:40I will not be his possession.
01:01:42I will survive this alone.
01:01:52Insufficient funds.
01:01:54I...
01:01:54I don't understand.
01:01:56It's $1.75.
01:01:57Pay or get off, lady.
01:02:01I'll walk.
01:02:12Trending number one.
01:02:13Vesla the Viper.
01:02:14Let's see what fresh hell this is.
01:02:16I didn't want to do this, but I have to tell the truth.
01:02:19Yes, Vesper wrote the songs as a hired ghostwriter.
01:02:22What?
01:02:23No!
01:02:24She took the money, and now she's blackmailing me for more.
01:02:27She's not a victim.
01:02:29She's an extortionist.
01:02:39Room 104.
01:02:41They know where I am.
01:02:43Come out, Viper!
01:02:45Come out, you bitch!
01:02:54Police, what is your emergency?
01:02:56There's a mob outside my room.
01:02:57They're throwing rocks.
01:02:58I'm at the motel near LAX, room 104.
01:03:01We have a backlog, ma'am.
01:03:02Stay inside.
01:03:03We'll send a car when available.
01:03:04When available?!
01:03:19Miss Vance, it's Scott.
01:03:21Mr. Sterling sent us.
01:03:25Scott?
01:03:26How?
01:03:27Mr. Sterling apologizes for the delay.
01:03:29He wanted to give you space, but the threat level escalated.
01:03:33He's handling the digital side now.
01:03:35What do you mean?
01:03:37Look at your phone.
01:03:41The hashtag.
01:03:43It's gone.
01:03:48He's nuping the internet.
01:03:50Mr. Sterling prefers a clean slate.
01:03:54The car's ready.
01:03:59Let's get you home.
01:04:03The real home.
01:04:15I see you've caught up.
01:04:18Was this you?
01:04:20I merely adjusted an algorithm
01:04:24and threatened to acquire the hosting platform
01:04:26if they didn't enforce their harassment policies.
01:04:31I once judged him because he needed pills,
01:04:34but now I have decided to show gratitude
01:04:37and I know how to handle the pills issue.
01:04:51Perfect.
01:04:53Perfect.
01:05:09I think we could have great synergy, Damon.
01:05:15Priority package, sir. Personal.
01:05:24She thinks she's funny.
01:05:27Is it funny?
01:05:29Get out. Your perfume gives me a migraine.
01:05:37I smiled when I got his text. Challenge accepted. I wasn't afraid of him anymore.
01:05:45I don't need the pills, Vesper.
01:05:55I just need you to wear that dress I bought. The silver one. The one you won.
01:06:00And if I don't?
01:06:03Then we skip dinner and go straight to the dosage.
01:06:06The game had changed, and I was ready to burn.
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