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‣ The God of Capital retires and lives incognito as an ordinary security guard. He saves a troubled female CEO from ruin. To escape a forced family marriage, she insists he act as her fake boyfriend. At a glitzy high-society party, billionaires bow down before him. His true identity is shockingly revealed. He presents a trillion-dollar dowry and wins her heart completely.
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‣ The God of Capital retires and lives incognito as an ordinary security guard. He saves a troubled female CEO from ruin. To escape a forced family marriage, she insists he act as her fake boyfriend. At a glitzy high-society party, billionaires bow down before him. His true identity is shockingly revealed. He presents a trillion-dollar dowry and wins her heart completely.
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00:00Oh my god!
00:01Oh my god!
00:11Holy shit!
00:12Wait, isn't that Evelyn Sterling?
00:14The CEO of StarCorp?
00:16Is she gonna jump?
00:17The rumor has it they folded.
00:19So, are we gonna step in?
00:20Man, the way things are now, who'd risk it?
00:38Whoa, what the hell are you doing?
00:40Listen lady, you're way too young for this.
00:42You've got your whole life ahead of you.
00:43Life is beautiful.
00:44Don't throw it away.
00:45Excuse me?
00:46Who the hell are you, man?
00:47I...
00:47I wasn't going to jump.
00:49I'm just having a bad day.
00:50I just wanna be left alone for a minute.
00:52So you're just gonna stand up here and snulk?
00:54Is it really that bad?
00:56Yeah.
00:57It actually is.
00:58What if you fall?
01:01Then it's over.
01:02Who cares?
01:03Suit yourself.
01:10I was actually gonna take these home and drink alone.
01:13Want one?
01:15Seriously?
01:16You and me?
01:20Gotta admit, it's my first time drinking out here like this.
01:24Hey, it's a vibe.
01:25Yeah.
01:26Come on, it's perfect.
01:27No bullshit, just peace.
01:30This is actually pretty romantic.
01:32You know, old man, sometimes I genuinely envy you regular folks.
01:37Sure, you're broke, but you don't have a care in the world.
01:40I feel like you're insulting me, but I have no proof.
01:43Oh, no, no, I didn't mean it like that.
01:44I'm just genuinely jealous of you guys.
01:47Not a care in the world.
01:49Never mind, I take that back.
01:51I might be working security, but that doesn't mean I'm broke.
01:57Anyway, thanks for having my back today.
02:07You know what?
02:08You're right.
02:09I'm still young.
02:10Sure, Galaxy is barely hanging on, but we haven't gone under yet, right?
02:15I've got hundreds of people depending on me to put food on their tables.
02:18How can I just walk away?
02:19I have to keep fighting.
02:21Starlight Corporation, huh?
02:23I've got a pretty good read on their situation.
02:25You guys are leaning way too hard on real estate leverage right now, which leads to a massive
02:30capital squeeze.
02:31Still, it's not as hopeless as you might think.
02:34First things first, you need to root out the corruption within your own ranks.
02:38Make them cough up every last cent.
02:40Then hit the banks.
02:41Freeze the interest for three months.
02:43Layoffs come last.
02:45Around 30%.
02:46Oh, so you're dealing with that kind of mess too.
02:50Just spread yourselves way too thin.
02:53Just pull the plug on those dead-end portfolios.
02:56That should keep you guys afloat.
02:58It's not the end of the world.
02:59Why let it get to you?
03:00Are you really just a security guard?
03:03Yeah.
03:04Huh?
03:05Gotta head back and walk the dog.
03:07If I don't walk him now, he's gonna crap on the rug.
03:09I'm out.
03:15Yeah?
03:17Hell no, I ain't going.
03:19Gotta walk the dog.
03:21Later.
03:22Hey, wait!
03:24You never told me your name!
03:27Arthur Vance!
03:32Execute the plan exactly as I laid it out.
03:35I expect to see tangible results in three days.
03:38And...
03:39Pull the plug on the Greenland project.
03:41Immediately.
03:43Mrs. Sterling, the Greenfield Initiative is already securing bank loans.
03:47If we pull the plug now...
03:48I said kill it.
03:52We're done here.
03:53Meeting adjourned.
04:02Dig deep into that guy from earlier.
04:04He's way too invested in the Greenfield project.
04:06Makes you wonder how much of a cut he's taking.
04:08On it, Mrs. Sterling.
04:10Arthur Vance.
04:22New York is way too damn big.
04:25Arthur Vance.
04:26You're just a security guard.
04:28Where the hell am I supposed to find you?
04:30Hey, Martha, get me a brisket sandwich.
04:32Load it up with extra meat, will ya?
04:34You got it, Arthur.
04:35Thanks.
04:38Well, look at you, old man.
04:41Excuse me?
04:41Loaded up with extra meat?
04:43Can you even afford that?
04:44Wasn't me.
04:45Not gonna lie, he's actually pretty handsome.
04:48Hey, handsome.
04:49How about I treat you to this?
04:50Nah, I got it.
04:51My treat.
04:59A limited edition Maibach.
05:11Wait, isn't that the rising tech mogul, Leo Vance?
05:15Oh my god, it is!
05:16I saw his interview on TV.
05:17He is so freakin' hot!
05:21Dad, still playing the rent-a-cop here?
05:24Dad?
05:26Got a better idea?
05:27Hey!
05:28What are you doing, Arthur?
05:29Not a fan of my cooking anymore?
05:31Hey, no!
05:31No way!
05:32Your food is absolutely amazing!
05:33It's just this kid trying to steal my plate!
05:36Some major player is hitting town soon.
05:38Julian Thorne is coming.
05:40They're throwing a massive gala for him.
05:43I really don't need people knowing my dad is a rent-a-cop around here.
05:46So, could you just lay low for a bit?
05:49Julian.
05:50Well, if it ain't Julian, what the hell is he doing here?
05:52Eldest brother!
05:54Hey, seriously, Dad.
05:56You don't even know the guy and you're calling him Kid?
05:58Drop the act, will ya?
05:59The guy is the CEO of the Global Financial Felperition.
06:02He's in LA for a massive investment round.
06:05He's hosting an exclusive summit for top-teable entrepreneurs.
06:08Please, Arthur, just let my boy secure this funding round.
06:11Your kid gets the funding, and how exactly is that my problem?
06:15I'll buy you a mansion in Malibu.
06:17I need you.
06:18Are you paying?
06:21Son.
06:21I'm your son!
06:23What do you mean let others back me?
06:25How is that any of your business?
06:27Dad, please, just stop making things worse.
06:29If people find out my dad's working security, they'll think I'm a total deadbeat son.
06:33Alright, alright, how about this?
06:35I'll explain it to Julian.
06:37I'll tell him it was my own idea to take the security guard.
06:40Look, a security guard guards the peace.
06:42It's literally in the job title, kid.
06:43Oh, by the way, just yesterday, I actually saved a female CEO from jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge.
06:49You?
06:50Friends with Julian Thorne?
06:51You're literally a rent-a-cop.
06:53The only throne you'll ever sit on is the toilet on your break.
06:57Yeah, yeah, whatever.
06:58Run along now.
06:59Enjoy your sad little lunch.
07:05Martha.
07:05I'll take the daily special.
07:07Coming right up, sweetie.
07:10Mind if I share the table?
07:12Knock yourself out.
07:17It really is you.
07:19And here I thought finding you would be a needle in a hate path.
07:22Well, isn't this a pleasant surprise?
07:24What, finally decided to see things?
07:30Is that Mrs. Sterling?
07:33Mr. Vance, the meeting starts in 5.
07:34Must be seeing things.
07:36Drive.
07:39Yes, sir.
07:43What's on your mind?
07:44Guess you figured it out?
07:45No more bridge jumping?
07:47Thanks, by the way.
07:49So, are you really just a security guard?
07:51What else?
07:52Do I not look the part?
07:53You think I'm cosplaying?
07:54Well, well, Arthur.
07:56Where'd you find yourself such a stunning lady?
07:59Uh, hey.
07:59We, uh, just met yesterday.
08:01Hey, where's my food?
08:02I'm starving here.
08:04Coming right up.
08:08How about a drink tonight?
08:10Can't do.
08:11I'm tied up tonight.
08:12You're just a security guard.
08:14What could you possibly be busy with at night?
08:15Look, do I owe you an explanation?
08:17A gorgeous woman asks you out, and you say no?
08:19That's a first for me.
08:21How much do you even make a day?
08:23150?
08:24Deal.
08:25Hold on.
08:26For what?
08:26Make it 500.
08:27To buy you for the night.
08:30Whoa, lady.
08:31I'm a professional, not an escort.
08:33Who are you calling ma'am?
08:34And for the record, nobody's after your body.
08:38I just want a sip of that.
08:50God, I needed that.
08:52There's so much I can't even say out loud at the office.
08:57You know, the company just keeps getting bigger and bigger,
09:00but the circle of friends just keeps getting smaller.
09:03I can't believe I'm telling all this to a guy.
09:05I literally just met yesterday.
09:08You've got quite a few secrets, huh?
09:11So, mystery man, I've spilled enough today.
09:14Got any secrets of your own?
09:16Nope.
09:18You know, no one can deceive me.
09:23What about you?
09:25Do you lie?
09:26No.
09:27To cover up one lie requires more lies.
09:30That's a steep price to pay.
09:31Me?
09:32I prefer keeping it real.
09:34How about you be my boyfriend?
09:36I'm old enough to be your father.
09:39Boyfriend?
09:40Seriously?
09:41Besides, I have a son.
09:43Wait, you're married?
09:45Nope.
09:45Aren't we progressive?
09:47Knocking up your girlfriend out of wedlock?
09:49Don't be ridiculous.
09:51I don't have a girlfriend.
09:53Then where'd your son come from?
09:55I adopted him.
09:56Wait, why am I even explaining this to you?
09:58It's none of your damn business.
10:00He's my own flesh and blood.
10:02Didn't peg you for the caring type.
10:04And I definitely didn't expect that the first time I ever put myself out there,
10:07I'd get completely shot down.
10:10Mean old man.
10:11Hey, gorgeous.
10:12We met literally yesterday.
10:15Right.
10:15Time's up.
10:16I'm out.
10:16Past my bedtime.
10:17Turn around.
10:22Play my boyfriend.
10:24I've been telling everyone I'm taken.
10:26There's a massive tomorrow night and I have to make an appearance.
10:30Hosted by Julian Thorne, CEO of the Financial Syndicate.
10:33He specifically sent me two invites.
10:35I really need a plus one for this.
10:38So, tough guy, how about you come with me?
10:41Julian Thorne?
10:42Julian Thorne?
10:43How does that kid always manage to drag me into his mess?
10:46Wait, you know Julian?
10:48Yeah.
10:49We've met.
10:51Please, old man.
10:53That's the CEO of the Financial Syndicate.
10:55Even I haven't met him.
10:56He's the biggest shot in the country.
10:58You just happen to share the same name.
11:00I...
11:00Whatever, old man.
11:02I need you tomorrow.
11:03Play my boyfriend for a day.
11:04Pretty please?
11:06And if I refuse?
11:09Well, mister, if you refuse to be my fake boyfriend, I might just have to go jump off that bridge
11:14again.
11:15Unbelievable.
11:15Do you have absolutely no shame?
11:17Look at me.
11:18Just a hopeless little woman who somehow managed to drag Galaxy Group to the top of the real estate food
11:23chain.
11:24You really think I care about playing nice?
11:26You're literally the only option I have left, old man.
11:30All right, all right.
11:32I'm glad we see eye to eye, detective.
11:37Arthur.
11:38Yeah?
11:39If we're gonna fake this, we go all in.
11:41All in?
11:42Whoa.
11:43I have boundaries, okay?
11:45Where are you headed?
11:47Focus.
11:48Tomorrow's gala means everything to me.
11:51So whatever you do, do not embarrass me.
11:54Then why did you even drag me into this?
11:57Stellar's future is riding on this.
12:00The company is crawling with rats right now.
12:03I couldn't risk bringing anyone else to meet Julian Thorn.
12:06So, you're just gonna have to suck it up.
12:09Right.
12:11First, let's go over some basic gala etiquette.
12:15Whoa, save your breath.
12:16I know how to work a room.
12:18You're a security guard.
12:20How would you know any of this?
12:21This one's for the steak.
12:22Always hold the glass by the stem.
12:24They don't exactly hand out paper napkins here.
12:26So, always keep a pocket square handy.
12:28Not exactly rocket science, is it?
12:30Fair enough.
12:31All right.
12:32Let me show you how to actually taste wine.
12:41Well, well.
12:43Looks like your collection is mostly Bordeaux blends.
12:47Oh, and by the way, this whole setup, that prized Chateau Lafette on the top shelf,
12:51hate to break it to you.
12:53It's a fake.
12:54Excuse me?
12:55Give me a break.
12:56The color of a true vintage is red with just a hint of gray.
13:01Yours is just flat red.
13:03That's a novice pour.
13:04Trust me.
13:05I'm the concasseur.
13:06Are you seriously mansplaining wine to me?
13:09What is it?
13:10Are you really just security?
13:12What does it look like?
13:13You think I wear this uniform for fun?
13:16Whoa!
13:17You were actually serious?
13:21I'm coming for you, old man.
13:24I...
13:35Look, my bed is calling.
13:37See ya!
13:39Hey!
13:40Hey!
13:48It's seven!
13:49Where the hell is Arthur?
13:51And all he texts back is on my way.
13:56Look who finally decided to show up.
13:58I told you, tonight is Mr. Thorne's gala.
14:01And you wore a security uniform?
14:02I told you, my shift didn't end until 6.30.
14:05And the gala starts at seven.
14:07I rush straight over here.
14:08I didn't even have time to change.
14:10You shouldn't.
14:11Right.
14:12I knew I couldn't count on you.
14:14Good thing I'm always one step ahead.
14:16I brought you a backup.
14:18Just bought it today.
14:20And the keys.
14:22Hurry up, go.
14:28What, you trying to sneak a peek?
14:29Come on, enjoy the view.
14:31Not that I've got a six pack anyway.
14:32You have zero shame, you know that?
14:42You're seriously a security guard?
14:44Can't you tell?
14:45I just got off my shift.
14:47My bad.
14:48I guess I just pictured some old guy in a boot.
14:51Do I look old?
14:52Let's go.
15:12Are security guards all this impressive nowadays?
15:15My first time at a gala like this, I was an absolute nervous wreck.
15:31Wait, isn't that Evelyn Sterling's new guy from Starlight Group?
15:35Damn.
15:35He is drop-dead gorgeous.
15:38Sure he's pretty, but what's the point?
15:39What's his background?
15:40I've literally never heard of him.
15:41Never seen him in my life.
15:50Ignore him.
15:52That silhouette looks awfully familiar.
15:54Let's go say hello.
15:58Evelyn, it's been a while.
16:00And who Mike this is?
16:01Your boyfriend, I presume?
16:04Yeah, he's quite the catch, isn't he?
16:06Pleasure.
16:07I'm Victor Black.
16:09I work in finance.
16:10Right.
16:11Oh, and my boyfriend here is in...
16:14Arthur Vance.
16:15I used to be in finance myself.
16:17Pleasure to meet you.
16:18Arthur Vance.
16:20Excuse me?
16:21Oh, my apologies.
16:22I thought you were someone else.
16:23You do look familiar, though.
16:25But I don't believe we've met.
16:26Didn't expect to run into a heavyweight in finance.
16:29Paul, it's a pleasure.
16:30Arthur, the pleasure is mine.
16:31You flatter me.
16:33Wall Street is a shark tank.
16:35Drop the act.
16:37You'll be recognized in a heartbeat.
16:40These financial waters are treacherous indeed.
16:44Which is exactly why I washed my hands of it years ago.
16:48But my bet?
16:49Gold is about to sky-ross.
16:51Oh, please.
16:52Don't take it seriously.
16:53Arthur's been out of the Wall Street game for years.
16:56That's absolute nonsense.
16:58Come on.
16:59Don't hold out on us.
17:00Spill it.
17:00Seriously?
17:01I need the full story.
17:02Look, there's really nothing much to say.
17:04The Fed is about to hike interest rates.
17:05So gold is absolutely going to skyrocket.
17:10Mr. Gordon?
17:11Mr. Vance, isn't it?
17:13An absolute pleasure.
17:14Hope I'm not interrupting.
17:18Not an interruption at all.
17:19We're just catching up.
17:20My apologies, man.
17:22It's been a madhouse tonight.
17:23Hadn't gotten the chance to properly introduce myself.
17:26Richard Caldwell.
17:27I'm in real estate too, by the way.
17:28Same game as your lovely wife here.
17:31You know each other?
17:32Uh, yes.
17:34We've met.
17:35Ascension Group.
17:35It's Richard's company.
17:37Oh, Ascension Group.
17:39No wonder you've been so busy.
17:41Didn't you guys just close that deal for the Trinity Hudson project?
17:45Mr. Caldwell, that Hudson Yards project, you actually bagged it.
17:50Isn't that still in the bidding phase?
17:52Still in the bidding phase, yeah.
17:53You're too kind, Richard.
17:55Nonsense.
17:56Compared to you, Apex Ownership is still punching above its weight.
17:59That new Hudson development, I wouldn't even dream of touching.
18:01Is that so?
18:02Didn't you guys already make your pitch to Chairman Brooks from the real estate board?
18:06I was under the impression it was a done deal.
18:08Whoa!
18:08Whoa, no way!
18:09Why would Chairman Brooks ever stick his neck out for me?
18:11Why would he ever do that?
18:13Oh, Richard, please.
18:14I am so sorry.
18:16Arthur is just talking nonsense.
18:18Please don't take him seriously.
18:20Offended?
18:20Come on, not at all.
18:22Arthur and I just hit it off right away.
18:24Actually, I was hoping to run something by your lovely wife.
18:27Just need to steal him for a few minutes.
18:29Just a few minutes of his time, so Arthur and I can have a proper chat.
18:38Arthur, a toast to you.
18:40We really need to have a proper chat.
18:44Torres, Vintage 87.
18:47Ah, Arthur!
18:48A man of refined taste, I see.
18:51Perfect timing.
18:52I actually had my guy bring over a bottle, a private reserve straight from Chateau Lafotte,
18:56their absolute finest Malbec.
18:58Come on, let's get a pour.
19:01Arthur, you really hung me out to dry on this one.
19:03That riverfront development project.
19:05I'll admit, I pulled some strings with Chairman Davis to land it.
19:07But I haven't even gone public with it yet.
19:09Ah, looking to make a quick killing on Wall Street where we can't slip anything past you, Arthur.
19:14Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce the one and only Mr. Arthur Vance.
19:20Cheers, Vance!
19:29He's not even in your league, man.
19:31Whoa, hey, that came out wrong, that is not what I meant.
19:35What I'm trying to say is, you're way younger than him.
19:39You know this Arthur Vance guy?
19:41I swear.
19:43He reminds me of a security guard back at our firm.
19:46Spitting image.
19:48Even got the exact same name.
19:50Excuse me?
19:51A security guard?
19:53That's security guard at our firm.
19:54His name is Arthur Vance, too?
19:56The resemblance is uncanny.
19:58Hey, Paul.
19:59Oh, hey.
20:00You've gotta be kidding me.
20:01Why would I mess with you?
20:03Look, I'll prove it to you.
20:04My family runs a private security firm.
20:06We have access to the database of every security contractor in the city.
20:09Watch.
20:10I'll pull up his file right now.
20:11Look at this.
20:15Identical, right?
20:17Look at the hair.
20:18Man, look at this.
20:19Even the crow's feasts are the same.
20:22What are the odds, huh?
20:24Alright.
20:25Over here.
20:26Let's move.
20:30Something wrong, Mr. Black?
20:34Check this out.
20:35These signatures are identical.
20:38It has to be the exact same guy.
20:40But he predicted the gold surge.
20:42Are you kidding me?
20:43Gold either goes up or down.
20:46A 50-50 shot isn't exactly rocket science.
20:48He also mentioned the Fed raising interest rates.
20:52Let me ask you.
20:53When was the last time you saw them actually cut rates?
20:55Yeah.
20:57Yeah, makes sense.
20:58But look at this.
21:00What's the deal here?
21:01Mr. Caldwell.
21:02Yeah?
21:03Just call me Richard.
21:04Or Rich is fine.
21:06Drop the Mr. Caldwell.
21:07It's way too formal.
21:10Actually, Rich just sounds a little weird to me.
21:12I think I'll just stick with Caldwell.
21:14Now that's more like it.
21:15Ladies and gentlemen, I propose a toast.
21:17When Mr. Thorne arrives later, how about Mr. Vance leads the way to offer him a proper toast?
21:23What do you say?
21:24Right.
21:24It wasn't me.
21:25Alright?
21:26You're a toastful.
21:27He's coming over for a toast.
21:29I think I'll pass.
21:31Mrs. Vance!
21:32An absolute honor!
21:34Wait, me?
21:35Is there another Mrs. Sterling in the room?
21:39Oh, right.
21:40Mrs. Sterling.
21:41About that partnership you mentioned last time, I've given it some serious thought,
21:46and we are in.
21:48Let's get the paperwork signed ASAP.
21:50Oh wait, no.
21:52If you sign the contract with me right now, you're gonna take a hit.
21:56Tell you what, let me go back and revise the terms.
21:59Oh please, don't even mention it.
22:02What loss are we even talking about?
22:05The little hit I took on your end?
22:08Mr. Vance here just gave me a master class.
22:11Consider us more than even.
22:13Evelyn, what exactly does Arthur do for a living these days?
22:16I've been trying to get it out of him all evening.
22:17He mentioned manufacturing, dabbled in Wall Street, even played around in Silicon Valley.
22:22But as for what he actually does right now?
22:24Total mystery.
22:26Come on, fill us in. You're killing us with the suspense here.
22:28Come on, Evelyn.
22:29Spill the details.
22:30Well, right now, he's...
22:34He's actually...
22:34I know exactly what he's up to.
22:38Wait, Mr. Black, you know him?
22:41Funny enough, I just found out myself.
22:44Victor, what are you...
22:45Evelyn, he played you for a fool.
22:47He conned every single one of us!
22:50Arthur, he's nothing but a damn security card.
22:54Victor, you've crossed the line!
23:00Take a look at this, Richard.
23:04What the...
23:12What the...
23:13Take a look, gentlemen.
23:15See for yourselves.
23:18Evelyn, your turn.
23:20You need to see this too.
23:22Arthur, what the hell is going on here?
23:27Here, let me see that.
23:30Does this look like me?
23:32Well, isn't it?
23:33What's your take on this?
23:35Evelyn, what did I just tell you?
23:37You tell one lie, and you'll need a thousand more to cover it up.
23:42Make sense now?
23:44Wait, so you really are just a security guard?
23:48Yeah.
23:49I work in security at the moment.
23:51Wait, security?
23:53Are you screwing with me?
23:55Whoa, no, I'm not.
23:56Arthur, please stop.
23:57Miss Sterling, I assume you haven't been looped in on this.
24:00You really have no idea, do you?
24:02Evelyn, he's playing you.
24:05Right?
24:07I...
24:08The truth is finally out.
24:09He's nothing but a glorified security guard,
24:11playing dress up as some billionaire.
24:13He played Evelyn for a fool,
24:14and made absolute idiots out of all of us!
24:17Relax, it's just a misunderstanding.
24:19That's right, I'm just a security guard.
24:22But she has absolutely nothing to do with this.
24:25Is this really necessary?
24:26I thought we were having such a pleasant conversation.
24:29Am I wrong?
24:30Richie?
24:31Richie?!
24:31Save it, you're not worth my time.
24:33No wonder he played you, Evelyn.
24:35No wonder you fell for it.
24:37I'll admit the guy's smooth.
24:39Smooth enough to play all of you for fools.
24:41Which only proves we were absolute idiots.
24:45But, we can be fools.
24:46But we won't be humiliated.
24:51Mr. Thorne will be here any minute.
24:54Time is running out.
24:55You really don't want to.
24:56Is Mr. Thorne aware of this?
24:58Have your security bouncing.
25:00And make sure it hurts.
25:01Do that.
25:02And I might just consider letting this slide for your father's sake.
25:05Otherwise, things are going to get very ugly for everyone.
25:09Mr. Thorne wouldn't be too happy about it either.
25:12Very displeased.
25:14No, no, no.
25:15I get why you're upset.
25:17But what gives that Thorne kid the right to be pissed off?
25:22That nobody?
25:24You hear that?
25:26Go on.
25:27Shut his filthy mouth for him.
25:43What the hell are you doing?
25:45He didn't lie.
25:46He works security and he's my boyfriend.
25:49I forced him to come here.
25:51Leave him out of this.
25:52Evelyn, are you out of your mind?
25:54He just insulted Mr. Thorne.
25:55And you're defending him?
25:56What happens when Mr. Thorne finds out?
25:58I don't give a damn!
26:00Whatever happens, it's on me.
26:02He has nothing to do with it.
26:03You've lost your mind.
26:05Maybe I have.
26:06But I've had enough.
26:10You were right, Arthur.
26:13One lie just breeds a thousand more to cover it up.
26:16I'm sorry.
26:18I never meant to drag you into this mess.
26:20Don't be ridiculous.
26:22Hey!
26:23What the hell?
26:49Mr. Thorne, sir.
26:50What's going on here?
26:55Mr. Thorne.
26:56Here's the situation.
26:59Mr. Thorne.
27:01He's my boyfriend.
27:04Wait.
27:05She's your girl?
27:06Shut the hell up.
27:07Read the room.
27:18Mr. Vance, what happened to Evelyn?
27:20Someone threw a drink at her.
27:21It was meant for me.
27:23Evelyn took the hit.
27:25Through a drink?
27:28Who did this?
27:36You?
27:37So it's you, huh?
27:41Mr. Vance, how do you want this handled?
27:44How are we even supposed to handle this?
27:46Like the mob?
27:47Huh?
27:47No, no, no.
27:48I'm just running it by you for your call.
27:51Wait, Arthur.
27:51What exactly is going on here?
27:53Oh, this is Julian.
27:54An old friend.
27:55Stand-up guy.
27:56Just has a terrible habit of running late.
27:58Takes one to know one.
27:59A pleasure to meet you, Evelyn.
28:01Here.
28:01Take this.
28:03Appreciate it.
28:04Alright, I'm out of here.
28:06Leaving so soon?
28:07I just walked in.
28:09Doesn't seem like I'm exactly welcome here.
28:11Not welcome?
28:12Is that a fact?
28:17Who exactly has a problem with Mr. Vance?
28:19Huh?
28:20Speak up!
28:21Wait, no!
28:22We are thrilled to have him!
28:23Everyone is!
28:25It's a misunderstanding.
28:26A complete misunderstanding, I assure you.
28:28Alright, save it.
28:31Evelyn, care to take a walk?
28:39Hey!
28:40Wait!
28:41What's going on with her?
28:42Just let her be.
28:44You know her temper.
28:48Mrs. Sterling!
28:49Hey there!
28:51Leo?
28:52What on earth are you doing here?
28:54I came looking for you, obviously.
28:56Wait.
28:57What happened to your-
28:58Cut to the chase.
28:59Look, since you backed the project, you're technically my boss now.
29:03I just don't get it.
29:04Everything was going perfectly fine.
29:06So why are you suddenly slashing my budget and laying off my team?
29:09I'm the boss.
29:10I make the calls on the budget.
29:12The thing is, my project is completely solid.
29:15There's zero issue.
29:16Right now, the company is downsizing to free up capital.
29:19Do you have a problem with that?
29:21I actually do have a problem with this.
29:25I'm not in the mood right now.
29:26Let's drop the shop talk.
29:29What does your bad mood have to do with me?
29:32Hitting early menopause or something?
29:40Dad.
29:42Well, well.
29:44Son.
29:46Dad?
29:47Well, look who it is.
29:48Fancy seeing you here, kid.
29:50Coincidence?
29:50What coincidence?
29:51What are you even doing here?
29:52Moonlighting as a bouncer?
29:53What?
29:54No, I'm not a bouncer.
29:55What, is it a crime to take a walk after work?
29:57What are you pacing around for?
29:58Didn't I tell you already?
30:00I told you to lay low these past few days, especially around here.
30:03What?
30:04You showing up here?
30:05It's humiliating for me, you know that?
30:07What, am I embarrassing you?
30:08No, I-
30:09I'm not embarrassed by you, but clearly, you're embarrassed by me.
30:12Jesus, Dad, that's not it at all.
30:14Every big shot in LA is at this gala tonight.
30:16I busted my ass to score an invite here, and you're out here playing Rent-A-Cop?
30:20You don't even look the part in that suit.
30:23Just...
30:24Do me a favor and don't cause a scene tonight, okay? Please?
30:28Oh, so you finally managed to hustle an invite, that's why you're here.
30:33Yeah.
30:34And it didn't cross your mind to wonder why I'm here?
30:37Why?
30:38Go, go, go, let's move.
30:40Get lost.
30:41Oh, Mr. Thorne!
30:43You too.
30:44Uh, I'm not with him, absolutely not.
30:46Oh, totally unrelated, huh?
30:47Yeah, absolutely nothing.
30:49Then get the hell out of my way.
30:51Right.
30:51Mr. Vance, I've got a very steady hand on the wheel.
30:55Please, allow me to give you a ride home.
30:57Excuse me?
30:59What the hell?
31:00What are you yelling for?
31:01I mean, spit it out.
31:03Mr. Thorne, he's my father.
31:05Your father?
31:06Yeah, Mr. Thorne.
31:07This is him.
31:08No relation.
31:09Wait!
31:10Well, not exactly no relation.
31:11No, no, no, no.
31:12It's absolutely zero relation.
31:14Dad, you're my biological father.
31:16What do you mean zero relation?
31:17Hey, wait!
31:18Hey, Dad!
31:19Wait up!
31:22Gotta hand it to you.
31:24Just to climb the social ladder,
31:26you're out here claiming random billionaires as your dad.
31:29I swear to God, he really is my dad.
31:32Well, well, a true rising star.
31:35You'd stoop this low just to network?
31:37Hate it better.
31:39You're really quite the piece of work.
31:40Mr. Caldwell, he's actually my dad!
31:43My real dad!
31:44Alright, alright, we get it.
31:45He's your real dad.
31:46Nobody's trying to steal him.
31:49Hey, Leo, where are you going?
31:50I'm gonna go see what my old man is up to.
31:54Hey, get a load of this guy.
31:56Leo's got some serious daddy issues.
31:59Oh, man.
32:00If only Mr. Vance were his real dad,
32:03then I could apologize to him personally.
32:06Mr. Thorne just mentioned that back when Mr. Vance was a nobody,
32:10you did him a solid.
32:11That's a huge favor.
32:12Victor, reach out to your family.
32:15Leverage those old family ties.
32:17See if you can smooth things over.
32:19You know what?
32:19You're right.
32:20Let me call my folks right now and double check.
32:27Hey, Dad?
32:28Yeah, it's me.
32:30Wait, what?
32:32Yes, yes, absolutely.
32:34What's wrong?
32:36Nothing now.
32:36The ones who should worry are no longer us.
32:40Well, look at the times.
32:41We aren't the ones in the hot seat anymore.
32:44What are you getting at?
32:46Julian Thorne?
32:47He's going under.
32:49Wait, what?
32:50Got ambushed by offshore hedge funds.
32:52Thornbanks operation?
32:53Offshore hedge funds, huh?
32:56Trinity Capital.
32:57Trinity Capital?
32:58Yeah, Trinity never misses their mark.
33:01Julian Thorne?
33:02He's a dead man walking.
33:08I told you, I'm out of the game.
33:10Keep your business problems to yourself.
33:14It's Trinity Capital making the play this time.
33:16So you're finally cracking.
33:18With all the trip wires you left behind?
33:20I wouldn't say I'm cracking.
33:21I'm just a little concerned.
33:22About what?
33:24That he's actually gunning for you.
33:26Who cares?
33:27I'm a damn security guard now.
33:29Yeah, but...
33:30No buts.
33:31Just watch your own back.
33:33Try not to go bankrupt.
33:35I'm done cleaning up your messes.
33:37Relax, the Thorn group isn't that fragile.
33:40Look, I'm just playing their own game against them.
33:42Let's see what Trinity Capital is really made of.
33:45If they go under, it's just a shell game.
33:48I couldn't care less.
33:50Just watch your back.
33:52Don't make me clean up your mess again.
33:54I'd lose it all a thousand times as long as you make your move.
33:59It would be worth it.
34:02You're gonna put me back on top, aren't you?
34:04Right?
34:07Pull over.
34:18Freezing out here, isn't it?
34:22Everything alright?
34:23I'm sorry.
34:26What for?
34:28I said, I'm sorry.
34:30Give yourself a break.
34:32The only person you owe an apology to...
34:34Is yourself.
34:37How about you buy me a drink?
34:40Look, I'm just a security guard.
34:42I can't exactly take you anywhere fancy.
34:45I'll go wherever you go.
34:48Fair enough. Let's go.
35:03What exactly is this?
35:05Grilled sourdough. Don't tell me you've never tried it.
35:07Well, well, if it isn't Arthur.
35:10Look at you.
35:11Ralph?
35:12Just got off your shift?
35:13Look at you all dressed up.
35:15I barely recognized you, man.
35:19Taking a night off from the beat, huh?
35:22Beat it, Ralph.
35:23She's a friend.
35:26Sure thing, Cap.
35:28Looks like the future Miss Whist to me.
35:30What the hell is he talking about?
35:33Yo, Chef!
35:33Get the lovely lady a plate of grilled veggies.
35:36Oh!
35:37For the big guy here, hit him with 10 jumbo BBC ribs.
35:41Arthur, I'm firing up 20 of these bad boys for you.
35:43You don't finish them, they're going in a doggy bag.
35:45Whoa, take it easy.
35:46There's no way I'm finishing all that.
35:48Throw in 10 more of those spicy garlic skewers for my man, Arthur.
35:50Put it on my tab.
35:51Got to keep his nuts.
35:52Would you guys stamina at all?
35:54Don't mind them, Evelyn.
35:55They didn't mean any harm.
35:57It's cool.
35:58I know.
36:00So, all these guys?
36:02Are your friends?
36:03Yeah, what can I say?
36:04I'm a popular guy.
36:05Mr. Popular, if you say so.
36:11Whoa, where are you going?
36:13Hey everyone!
36:15Hi, I'm Evelyn.
36:16And I'm a friend of Arthur's.
36:18Hold on a second.
36:19This Evely Sterling, that name totally rings a bell.
36:23You seriously don't know?
36:24She's the CEO of Starlight Group.
36:26I actually delivered takeout to her corporate office once.
36:29Whoa, chill out, man.
36:31You mean Arthur?
36:32A rent-a-cop like him bagging the female CEO of Galaxy Corp?
36:36You're hammered, man.
36:38Ever heard of a coincidence?
36:39Same name?
36:40Yeah, that makes more sense.
36:42Any friend of Arthur's is a friend of mine.
36:45Great to finally meet you all.
36:46Let me get this round.
36:47Cheers, guys!
36:48Drink up!
36:50Damn, you can really put him away!
36:51Alright, alright, easy now.
36:54Arthur, you really hit the freaking jackpot, man.
36:56A broke-ass mall cop like you, bagging a smokes-out like her?
36:59Shut the hell up, man.
37:01What are you even talking about?
37:02This one's on the house tonight, Arthur.
37:03But seriously, man.
37:05Next time you bring a lady out, take her somewhere nice.
37:07I'll spot you if you're short.
37:09Alright, lay off, will ya?
37:15What's up? Do I have something on my face?
37:16Arthur, let's get married.
37:22What the hell?
37:24What the hell?
37:25What did you just say?
37:26You're wasted.
37:27I'm not drunk.
37:28I said, let's get married.
37:30Absolutely not.
37:32I get it.
37:34You think we're moving too fast.
37:36We could always just get engaged first.
37:38I'll put you on an allowance.
37:39Let me be your sugar mama.
37:40That's definitely a no.
37:42Do I look like I'm desperate for cash?
37:44Honestly?
37:45A little bit.
37:49I know you've got ties to Julian Thorne.
37:51Yeah.
37:52But at the end of the day, you're nothing but a security guard.
37:55Not exactly.
37:56I just got the word.
37:57Julian Thorne is officially bankrupt.
37:59He can't even save his own skin.
38:02He can't do a damn thing for you.
38:05Are you kidding me?
38:06Since when do I need his charity?
38:08Fair point.
38:09But if he actually bothered to help out,
38:11you wouldn't be stuck playing security guard right now.
38:13Listen, Evelyn.
38:14Marriage is a big deal, okay?
38:16It's not a joke.
38:17Plus, I've got a kid.
38:19So what if you have a kid?
38:20That's a bonus.
38:21I get to be a mom without the stretch mark.
38:23Look, you're still young.
38:24You've got your whole life ahead of you.
38:25Just take some time to sober up and think this through.
38:28I might be young, but I'm running out of time.
38:32Hey, come on now.
38:38Medicine works miracles these days.
38:40This stuff cures just about anything.
38:42And even if it doesn't, it takes the edge off.
38:50What the hell are you talking about?
38:52I'm not crazy.
38:53Jesus, you scared me.
38:57It's my parents, yeah.
38:59They want me to marry someone else.
39:00Oh.
39:01You know those two invitations for Julie and Thorne's party?
39:04One of them was for him.
39:06But I don't like him.
39:07So that's why I need you to pretend to be my boyfriend.
39:12Are you hearing yourself?
39:14We're just pretending.
39:16Well, I'm done pretending.
39:19Okay, you're definitely wasted.
39:20Wasted?
39:21That was last week.
39:23Two bottles of brandy.
39:24Just puke and rally.
39:25You're good to go.
39:26Me?
39:26Wasted?
39:28Impossible.
39:29Alright, fine.
39:31Then I'm the one who's wasted, okay?
39:32I'm just gonna pretend I misheard that.
39:34I heard absolutely nothing.
39:35You didn't hear a word I said.
39:37Yeah, sure.
39:38Heard nothing.
39:39Fine.
39:39I'll say it louder.
39:41Arthur Vance!
39:42Hey, hey, hey!
39:43Whoa!
39:43I wanna marry you!
39:44You sit down!
39:45Say yes!
39:46Say yes!
39:51What are you guys cheering for?
39:52Knock it off!
39:53I'll marry you!
39:55I'm gonna marry you!
39:57Alright, let's get out of here.
39:59Say yes!
40:00Come on, say yes!
40:01Mind your own business, guys.
40:02Give it a rest.
40:03Are you ignoring me?
40:04Huh?
40:04Alright, alright, fine.
40:06Loud and clear.
40:07You heard me.
40:07I hear you.
40:12So, is that a yes?
40:15We'll see.
40:17We'll see.
40:18Why don't we figure it out at my place?
40:20I'm out.
40:21My boy's waiting up for me at home.
40:23Your boy?
40:24Seriously?
40:25You're a grown man,
40:26and you're letting your kid give you a curfew?
40:28Come on, it's not like that.
40:31Whoa, hey, what are you doing?
40:32Just texting your boy.
40:41Hey Dad, where are you?
40:43Um, he's having a drink with me.
40:46Oh.
40:46Wait a minute, who the hell is this?
40:48I'm...
40:48I'm your freaking mother, got it?
40:50What the hell are you talking about?
40:52Wait, what?
40:53Look, he's not coming home tonight.
40:55He's staying with me.
40:57Go entertain yourself, loser.
40:58What?
40:59Hey, hello?
41:01Hello?
41:02Please?
41:04Alright, fine.
41:06My old man just got me a stepmom.
41:12Wait a second.
41:13Why does that voice sound so familiar?
41:15Give me the damn phone back.
41:19Jesus, you're unbelievable.
41:21Come and get it.
41:22No, are you kidding me right now?
41:24You're the one playing games.
41:25What games am I playing?
41:26What is so wrong with me?
41:27Why do you keep pushing me away?
41:29Wait, what?
41:30Please, I'm begging you.
41:31Just help me out, okay?
41:33Look, Evelyn.
41:34You know exactly what this is.
41:36The only reason you want to be with me
41:38is to get out of that arranged marriage
41:39your family set up.
41:40It's just an escape.
41:41Am I wrong?
41:42Is it a crime to just want a distraction?
41:44And why the hell does it have to be me?
41:46Because you're a good guy.
41:48What kind of bullshit logic is that?
41:50You wouldn't take advantage of me.
41:51Who says I don't?
41:52Go ahead.
41:53Take it.
41:54You're unbelievable.
41:56I'm not being a creep.
41:57Besides, if I make a move,
41:58are you really complaining?
41:59Are you really complaining?
42:03Please.
42:03Hey!
42:07Wanna head back to my place?
42:10I told you.
42:11I'm not going.
42:12Come on.
42:12You've already been there.
42:13Stop playing hard to get.
42:14I said I'm not going.
42:19I'm out of here.
42:21Hey!
42:21Keep the phone back!
42:22My kid is calling!
42:23Come and get it then.
42:26Alright, fine.
42:27Keep the damn phone.
42:28Suit yourself.
42:32Don't forget.
42:35My place.
42:3636 Haven Ave.
42:38I'll be waiting.
42:39Okay.
42:41I'm not going.
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