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00:00:00holy shit wait isn't that evelyn sterling the ceo of starcorp is she gonna jump rumor has it
00:00:06they folded so are we gonna step in man the way things are now who'd risk it
00:00:26whoa what the hell are you doing listen lady you're way too young for this you've got your
00:00:30whole life ahead of you life is beautiful don't throw it away excuse me who the hell are you man
00:00:35i i wasn't going to jump i'm just having a bad day i just want to be left alone for
00:00:40a minute
00:00:40so you're just going to stand up here and snulk is it really that bad yeah it actually is
00:00:47what if you fall then it's over who cares suit yourself
00:00:59i was actually going to take these home and drink alone want one seriously you and me
00:01:08gotta admit it's my first time drinking out here like this
00:01:12hey it's a vibe yeah come on it's perfect no bullshit just peace
00:01:17this is actually pretty romantic you know old man sometimes i genuinely envy you regular folks
00:01:25sure you're broke but you don't have a care in the world i feel like you're insulting me but i
00:01:30have
00:01:30no proof oh no no i didn't mean it like that i'm just genuinely jealous of you guys not a
00:01:36care in
00:01:36the world never mind i take that back i might be working security but that doesn't mean i'm broke
00:01:45anyway thanks for having my back today
00:01:55you know what you're right i'm still young sure galaxy is barely hanging on but we haven't gone
00:02:02under yet right i've got hundreds of people depending on me to put food on their tables
00:02:06how can i just walk away i have to keep fighting starlight corporation huh i've got a pretty good read
00:02:12on their situation you guys are leaning way too hard on real estate leverage right now which leads
00:02:18to a massive capital squeeze still it's not as hopeless as you might think first things first
00:02:23you need to root out the corruption within your own ranks make them cough up every last cent then hit
00:02:29the banks freeze the interest for three months layoffs come last around 30 percent oh so you're
00:02:36dealing with that kind of mess too just spread yourselves way too thin just pull the plug on
00:02:42those dead-end portfolios that should keep you guys afloat it's not the end of the world why let it
00:02:48get
00:02:48to you are you really just a security guard yeah huh gotta head back and walk the dog if i
00:02:56don't walk
00:02:56him now he's gonna crap on the rug i'm out yeah hell no i ain't going gotta walk the dog
00:03:08later
00:03:11hey wait you never told me your name
00:03:16arthur vance
00:03:20execute the plan exactly as i laid it out i expect to see tangible results in three days
00:03:25and pull the plug on the greenland project immediately mrs sterling the greenfield initiative
00:03:33is already securing bank loans if we pull the plug now i said kill it
00:03:40we're done here meeting adjourned
00:03:51dig deep into that guy from earlier he's way too invested in the greenfield project makes you
00:03:55wonder how much of a cut he's taking on it mrs sterling
00:03:59arthur vance
00:04:10new york is way too damn big
00:04:13arthur vance
00:04:14you're just a security guard where the hell am i supposed to find you
00:04:18hey martha get me a brisket sandwich load it up with extra meat will ya
00:04:22you got it arthur thanks
00:04:25well look at you old man
00:04:27excuse me
00:04:28loaded up with extra meat can you even afford that
00:04:30wasn't me
00:04:31not gonna lie he's actually pretty handsome
00:04:34hey handsome how about i treat you to this
00:04:37nah i got it my treat
00:04:44oh crap
00:04:45a limited edition my box
00:04:58wait isn't that the rising tech mogul leo vance
00:05:01oh my god it is i saw his interview on tv
00:05:04he is so freaking hot
00:05:08dad still playing the rent-a-cop here
00:05:11dad
00:05:12got a better idea
00:05:13hey
00:05:14what are you doing arthur
00:05:15you're not a fan of my cooking anymore
00:05:17hey no no way
00:05:18your food is absolutely amazing
00:05:20it's just this kid trying to steal my plate
00:05:22some major player is hitting town soon
00:05:24julian thorne is coming
00:05:26they're throwing a massive gala for him
00:05:29i really don't need people knowing my dad is a rent-a-cop around here
00:05:32so could you just lay low for a bit
00:05:35julian
00:05:36well if it ain't julian what the hell is he doing here
00:05:39eldest brother
00:05:40hey
00:05:41seriously dad
00:05:42you don't even know the guy and you're calling him kid
00:05:44drop the act will ya
00:05:46the guy is the ceo of the global financial felperition
00:05:49he's in la for a massive investment round
00:05:51he's hosting an exclusive summit for top t-ball entrepreneurs
00:05:54please arthur just let my boy secure this funding round
00:05:57your kid gets the funding
00:05:58and how exactly is that my problem
00:06:01i'll buy you a mansion in malibu
00:06:03i need you
00:06:05are you paying
00:06:07son
00:06:08i'm your son
00:06:09what do you mean let others back me
00:06:11how is that any of your business
00:06:13dad please just stop making things worse
00:06:16if people find out my dad's working security
00:06:18they'll think i'm a total deadbeat son
00:06:20all right all right how about this
00:06:21i'll explain it to julian
00:06:23i'll tell him it was my own idea to take the security gate
00:06:26look a security guard guards the peace
00:06:28it's literally in the job title kid
00:06:30oh by the way
00:06:31just yesterday
00:06:31i actually saved a female ceo from jumping off the brooklyn bridge
00:06:35you
00:06:36friends with julian thorne
00:06:38you're literally a rent-a-cop
00:06:40the only throne you'll ever sit on is the toilet on your break
00:06:43yeah yeah whatever run along now
00:06:46enjoy your sad little lunch
00:06:51martha i'll take the daily special
00:06:53coming right up sweetie
00:06:57mind if i share the table
00:06:58knock yourself out
00:07:04it really is you
00:07:05and here i thought finding you would be a needle in a hay pack
00:07:08well isn't this a pleasant surprise
00:07:11what finally decided to see things
00:07:16is that
00:07:17mrs sterling
00:07:19mr vance the meeting starts in five
00:07:22must be seeing things
00:07:24drive
00:07:26yes sir
00:07:31what's on your mind
00:07:32guess you figured it out
00:07:33no more bridge jumping
00:07:34thanks by the way
00:07:36so are you really just a security guard
00:07:38what else do i not look the part
00:07:40you think i'm cosplaying
00:07:41well well arthur
00:07:44where'd you find yourself such a stunning lady
00:07:46uh hey we uh just met yesterday
00:07:49hey where's my food
00:07:50i'm starving here
00:07:51coming right up
00:07:56how about a drink tonight
00:07:58can't do
00:07:58can't do i'm tied up tonight
00:08:00you're just a security guard
00:08:01what could you possibly be busy with at night
00:08:03look do i owe you an explanation
00:08:04a gorgeous woman asks you out
00:08:06and you say no
00:08:07that's a first for me
00:08:08how much do you even make a day
00:08:10150
00:08:12deal
00:08:13hold on for what
00:08:14make it 500
00:08:15to buy you
00:08:16for the night
00:08:17whoa lady
00:08:18i'm a professional
00:08:20not an escort
00:08:21who are you calling ma'am
00:08:22and for the record
00:08:23nobody's after your body
00:08:26i just want a sip of that
00:08:38god i needed that
00:08:40there's so much i can't even say out loud at the office
00:08:44you know the company just keeps getting bigger and bigger
00:08:48but the circle of friends just keeps getting smaller
00:08:50i can't believe i'm telling all this to a guy
00:08:53i literally just met yesterday
00:08:56you've got quite a few secrets huh
00:08:58so mystery man
00:09:00i've spilled enough today
00:09:01got any secrets of your own
00:09:04nope
00:09:05you know
00:09:06no one can deceive me
00:09:11what about you
00:09:13do you lie
00:09:13no
00:09:14to cover up one lie requires more lies
00:09:17that's a steep price to pay
00:09:19me
00:09:20i prefer keeping it real
00:09:22how about you be my boyfriend
00:09:24i'm old enough to be your father
00:09:26boyfriend
00:09:28seriously
00:09:28besides
00:09:29i have a son
00:09:31wait
00:09:31you're married
00:09:32nope
00:09:33aren't we progressive
00:09:35knocking up your girlfriend out of wedlock
00:09:37don't be ridiculous
00:09:39i don't have a girlfriend
00:09:41then where'd your son come from
00:09:42i i adopted him
00:09:44wait why am i even explaining this to you
00:09:46it's none of your damn business
00:09:48he's my own flesh and blood
00:09:49didn't peg you for the caring type
00:09:51and i definitely didn't expect that the first time i ever put myself out there
00:09:55i'd get completely shot down
00:09:57mean old man
00:09:59hey gorgeous
00:10:00we met literally yesterday
00:10:02right
00:10:03time's up i'm out
00:10:04past my bedtime
00:10:05turn around
00:10:10play my boyfriend
00:10:11i've been telling everyone i'm taken
00:10:14there's a massive tomorrow night
00:10:15and i have to make an appearance
00:10:18hosted by julian thorn
00:10:19ceo of the financial syndicate
00:10:21he specifically sent me two invites
00:10:23i really need a plus one for this
00:10:25so tough guy
00:10:27how about you come with me
00:10:29julian thorn
00:10:30how does that kid always manage to drag me into his mess
00:10:34wait you know julian thorn
00:10:35julian
00:10:36yeah we've met
00:10:39please old man
00:10:40that's the ceo of the financial syndicate
00:10:43even i haven't met him
00:10:44he's the biggest shot in the country
00:10:45you just happen to share the same name
00:10:47i
00:10:48whatever old man
00:10:49i need you tomorrow
00:10:50play my boyfriend for a day
00:10:52pretty please
00:10:53and if i refuse
00:10:57well mister
00:10:58if you refuse to be my fake boyfriend
00:11:00i might just have to go
00:11:00go jump off that bridge again
00:11:02unbelievable
00:11:03do you have absolutely no shame
00:11:05look at me
00:11:05just a hopeless little woman
00:11:07who somehow managed to drag galaxy group
00:11:10to the top of the real estate food chain
00:11:11you really think i care about playing nice
00:11:13you're literally the only option i have left old man
00:11:17all right all right
00:11:19i'm glad we see eye to eye detectives
00:11:25arthur
00:11:25yeah
00:11:26if we're gonna fake this we go all in
00:11:28all in
00:11:29whoa
00:11:30i have boundaries okay
00:11:33where are you headed
00:11:34focus
00:11:36tomorrow's gala means everything to me
00:11:38so whatever you do
00:11:40do not embarrass me
00:11:41then why did you even drag me into this
00:11:44stellar's future is riding on this
00:11:47the company is crawling with rats right now
00:11:51i couldn't risk bringing anyone else to meet julian thorn
00:11:53so
00:11:55you're just gonna have to suck it up
00:11:56right
00:11:58first
00:11:59let's go over some basic gala etiquette
00:12:02whoa
00:12:03save your breath
00:12:04i know how to work a room
00:12:05you're a security guard how would you know any of this
00:12:08this one's for the steak
00:12:10always hold the glass by the stem
00:12:11they don't exactly hand out paper napkins here
00:12:14so always keep a pocket square handy
00:12:16not exactly rocket science is it
00:12:17fair enough
00:12:18all right
00:12:19let me show you how to actually taste wine
00:12:27well well
00:12:30looks like your collection is mostly bordeaux blends
00:12:33oh and by the way
00:12:34this whole setup
00:12:36that prize chateau lafette on the top shelf
00:12:38hate to break it to you
00:12:39it's a fake
00:12:41excuse me
00:12:42give me a break
00:12:43the color of a true vintage is red
00:12:45with just a hint of gray
00:12:47yours is just flat red
00:12:49that's a novice for
00:12:50trust me i'm the concasseur
00:12:52are you seriously mansplaining wine to me
00:12:56what is it
00:12:57are you really just security
00:12:58what does it look like
00:13:00you think i wear this uniform for fun
00:13:03whoa
00:13:03you were actually serious
00:13:07i'm coming for you old man
00:13:10i
00:13:22look my bed is calling
00:13:23see ya
00:13:26hey
00:13:26hey
00:13:34it's seven
00:13:35where the hell is arthur
00:13:38and all he texts back is on my way
00:13:42look who finally decided to show up
00:13:44i told you
00:13:45tonight is mr thorn's gala
00:13:47and you wore a security uniform
00:13:49i told you
00:13:50my shift didn't end until 6 30
00:13:52and the gala starts at 7
00:13:53i rushed straight over here
00:13:55i didn't even have time to change
00:13:57right
00:13:59i knew i couldn't count on you
00:14:00good thing i'm always one step ahead
00:14:02i brought you a backup
00:14:04just bought it today
00:14:07and the keys
00:14:09hurry up go
00:14:14what you trying to sneak a peek
00:14:15come on enjoy the view
00:14:17not that i've got a six pack anyway
00:14:18you have zero shame you know that
00:14:28you're seriously a security guard
00:14:30can't you tell
00:14:31i just got off my ship
00:14:33my bad
00:14:34i guess i just pictured some old guy in a booth
00:14:37do i look old
00:14:39let's go
00:14:58are security guards all this impressive nowadays
00:15:02my first time at a gala like this
00:15:04i was an absolute wondrous wreck
00:15:18wait isn't that evelyn sterling's new guy
00:15:20from starlight group
00:15:21damn
00:15:21he is drop-dead gorgeous
00:15:24sure he's pretty
00:15:25but what's the point
00:15:26what's his background
00:15:26i've literally never heard of him
00:15:28never seen him in my life
00:15:36ignore him
00:15:37that silhouette looks awfully familiar
00:15:40let's go say hello
00:15:44evelyn
00:15:45it's been a while
00:15:46and who might this is
00:15:47your boyfriend i presume
00:15:50yeah he's quite the catch isn't he
00:15:53pleasure
00:15:53i'm victor black
00:15:55i work in finance
00:15:56right
00:15:57oh and my boyfriend here is in
00:16:00arthur vance
00:16:01i used to be in finance myself
00:16:04pleasure to meet you
00:16:05arthur vance
00:16:06excuse me
00:16:07oh my apologies
00:16:08i thought you were someone else
00:16:09you do look familiar though
00:16:11but i don't believe we've met
00:16:12didn't expect to run into a heavyweight in finance
00:16:15paul
00:16:15it's a pleasure
00:16:16arthur
00:16:17the pleasure is mine
00:16:18you flatter me
00:16:19wall street is a shark tank
00:16:21drop the act
00:16:23you'll be recognized in a heartbeat
00:16:27these financial waters
00:16:28are treacherous indeed
00:16:30which is exactly why i washed my hands of it years ago
00:16:34but my bet
00:16:35gold is about to sky ross
00:16:37oh please don't take it seriously
00:16:39that's absolute nonsense
00:16:41these financial waters
00:16:43are treacherous indeed
00:16:45which is exactly why i washed my hands of it years ago
00:16:48but my bet
00:16:49gold is about to sky ross
00:16:51wait i thought that was strictly inner circle intel from the old man
00:16:54who the hell is this guy
00:16:59mr borden
00:17:00ah mr vance isn't it
00:17:02and absolute pleasure
00:17:04hope i'm not interrupting
00:17:07not an interruption at all
00:17:08we're just catching up
00:17:09my apologies man
00:17:11it's been a madhouse tonight
00:17:13hadn't gotten the chance to properly introduce myself
00:17:15richard caldwell
00:17:16i'm in real estate too by the way
00:17:18same game as your lovely wife here
00:17:21you know each other
00:17:22uh yes
00:17:23we we've met
00:17:24ascension group
00:17:25it's richard's company
00:17:26oh
00:17:27ascension group
00:17:28no wonder you've been so busy
00:17:30didn't you guys just close that deal
00:17:32for the trinity hudson project
00:17:35mr caldwell
00:17:36that hudson yards project
00:17:38you actually bagged it
00:17:39isn't that still in the bidding phase
00:17:41still in the bidding phase
00:17:42yeah
00:17:43you're too kind richard
00:17:44nonsense
00:17:45compared to you apex ownership
00:17:47is still punching above its weight
00:17:48that new hudson development
00:17:49i wouldn't even dream of touching
00:17:51is that so
00:17:51didn't you guys already make your pitch
00:17:53to chairman brooks
00:17:54from the real estate board
00:17:55i was under the impression
00:17:56it was a done deal
00:17:57whoa
00:17:57whoa
00:17:58no way
00:17:58why would chairman brooks
00:17:59ever stick his neck out for me
00:18:01why would he ever do that
00:18:02oh richard please
00:18:03i am so sorry
00:18:05arthur is just talking nonsense
00:18:07please don't take him seriously
00:18:09offended
00:18:09come on
00:18:10not at all
00:18:11arthur and i just hit it off right away
00:18:13actually i was hoping to run something
00:18:15by your lovely wife
00:18:16just need to steal him for a few minutes
00:18:19just a few minutes of his time
00:18:21so arthur and i can have a proper chat
00:18:27arthur
00:18:28a toast to you
00:18:30we really need to have a proper chat
00:18:34torres
00:18:34vintage 87
00:18:37ah arthur
00:18:38a man of refined taste i see
00:18:40perfect timing
00:18:41i actually had my guy bring over a bottle
00:18:43a private reserve straight from chateau lafotte
00:18:45their absolute finest malbec
00:18:47come on let's get a pour
00:18:51arthur you really hung me out to dry on this one
00:18:53that riverfront development project
00:18:54i'll admit i pulled some strings with chairman davis to land it
00:18:57but i haven't even gone public with it yet
00:18:58ah looking to make a quick killing on wall street were we
00:19:01can't slip anything past you arthur
00:19:03ladies and gentlemen
00:19:04allow me to introduce
00:19:06the one and only
00:19:07mr arthur vance
00:19:19he's not even in your league man
00:19:20whoa hey
00:19:21that came out wrong
00:19:23that is not what i meant
00:19:24what i'm trying to say is
00:19:26you're way younger than him
00:19:28you know this arthur vance guy
00:19:30i swear
00:19:32he reminds me of a security guard back at our firm
00:19:35spitting image
00:19:36even got the exact same name
00:19:39excuse me
00:19:40a security guard
00:19:42that security guard at our firm
00:19:43his name is arthur vance too
00:19:45the resemblance is uncanny
00:19:47hey paul
00:19:48oh hey
00:19:49you've got to be kidding me
00:19:50why would i mess with you
00:19:51look i'll prove it to you
00:19:53my family runs a private security firm
00:19:55we have access to the database of every security contractor in the city
00:19:58watch i'll pull up his file right now
00:20:00look at this
00:20:02identical right
00:20:02look at the hair
00:20:04man look at this
00:20:05even the crow's feasts are the same
00:20:08what are the odds huh
00:20:09all right
00:20:10over here
00:20:12let's move
00:20:16something wrong mr black
00:20:20check this out
00:20:21these signatures are identical
00:20:24it has to be the exact same guy
00:20:26but he predicted the gold surge
00:20:28are you kidding me
00:20:29gold either goes up or down
00:20:31a 50 50 shot isn't exactly rocket science
00:20:34he also mentioned the fed raising interest rates
00:20:37let me ask you
00:20:38when was the last time you saw them actually cut rates
00:20:41yeah
00:20:43yeah makes sense
00:20:44but look at this
00:20:45what's the deal here
00:20:47mr caldwell
00:20:48yeah
00:20:49just call me richard
00:20:50or rich is fine
00:20:51drop the mr caldwell
00:20:53it's way too formal
00:20:55actually
00:20:56rich just sounds a little weird to me
00:20:58i think i'll just stick with caldwell
00:20:59now that's more like it
00:21:01ladies and gentlemen
00:21:02i propose a toast
00:21:03when mr thorne arrives later
00:21:05how about mr vance leads the way to offer him a proper toast
00:21:09what do you say
00:21:09right it wasn't me
00:21:11all right
00:21:11you're a tells fool
00:21:12he's coming over for a toast
00:21:15i think i'll pass
00:21:16mrs vance
00:21:18an absolute honor
00:21:19wait me
00:21:21is there another mrs sterling in the room
00:21:24oh
00:21:25right
00:21:25mrs sterling
00:21:27about that partnership you mentioned last time
00:21:29i've given it some serious thought
00:21:32and we are in
00:21:33let's get the paperwork signed
00:21:35ace a app
00:21:36oh wait no
00:21:38if you sign the contract with me right now
00:21:40you're gonna take a hit
00:21:41tell you what
00:21:42let me go back and revise the terms
00:21:44oh please
00:21:46don't even mention it
00:21:47what
00:21:49loss
00:21:49are we even talking about
00:21:51the little hit i took on your end
00:21:53mr vance here just gave me a master class
00:21:57consider us
00:21:57more than even
00:21:59evelyn
00:21:59what exactly does arthur do for a living these days
00:22:01i've been trying to get it out of him all evening
00:22:03he mentioned manufacturing dabbled in wall street
00:22:06even played around in silicon valley
00:22:08but as for what he actually does right now
00:22:10total mystery
00:22:11come on fill us in
00:22:12you're killing us with the suspense here
00:22:14come on evelyn
00:22:15spill the details
00:22:16well right now he's
00:22:19he's actually
00:22:21i know exactly what he's up to
00:22:24wait mr black you know him
00:22:27funny enough i just found out myself
00:22:30victor what are you
00:22:31evelyn he played you for a fool
00:22:33he conned every single one of us
00:22:36arthur
00:22:37he's nothing but a damn security card
00:22:40victor
00:22:41you've crossed the line
00:22:45take a look at this richard
00:22:49what the
00:22:57what the
00:22:58take a look gentlemen
00:23:01see for yourselves
00:23:04evelyn your turn
00:23:06you need to see this too
00:23:07arthur what the hell is going on here
00:23:13here let me see that
00:23:16does this look like me
00:23:17well isn't it
00:23:18what's your take on this
00:23:21evelyn what did i just tell you
00:23:22you tell one lie
00:23:24and you'll need a thousand more to cover it up
00:23:27make sense
00:23:28make sense now
00:23:30wait
00:23:30so you really are just a security guard
00:23:33yeah
00:23:34i i work in security at the moment
00:23:36wait security
00:23:38are you screwing with me
00:23:40whoa no i'm not
00:23:42arthur please stop
00:23:43miss sterling i assume you haven't been looped in on this
00:23:46you really have no idea do you
00:23:48evelyn he's playing you
00:23:51right
00:23:53i
00:23:53the truth is finally out
00:23:55he's nothing but a glorified security guard
00:23:57playing dress up as some billionaire
00:23:58he played evelyn for a fool
00:24:00and made absolute idiots out of all of us
00:24:03relax it's just a misunderstanding
00:24:05that's right
00:24:06i'm just a security guard
00:24:08but she has absolutely nothing to do with this
00:24:10is this really necessary
00:24:12i thought we were having such a pleasant conversation
00:24:14am i wrong
00:24:16richie
00:24:16richie
00:24:17save it
00:24:18you're not worth my time
00:24:19no wonder he played you evelyn
00:24:20no wonder you fell for it
00:24:22i'll admit the guy's smooth
00:24:25smooth enough to play all of you for fools
00:24:27which only proves we were absolute idiots
00:24:30but
00:24:30we can be fools
00:24:32but we won't be humiliated
00:24:36mr thorne
00:24:38will be here any minute
00:24:39time is running out
00:24:41you really don't want to
00:24:42is mr thorne aware of this
00:24:44have your security bouncing
00:24:45and make sure it hurts
00:24:47do that
00:24:48and i might just consider
00:24:49letting this slide for your father's sake
00:24:51otherwise
00:24:51things are going to get very ugly for everyone
00:24:55mr thorne wouldn't be too happy about it either
00:24:58very displeased
00:25:00no no no
00:25:01i get why you're upset
00:25:03but what gives that thorne kid the right to be pissed off
00:25:08that nobody
00:25:10you hear that
00:25:11go on
00:25:12shut his filthy mouth for him
00:25:26holy shit
00:25:27wait
00:25:28isn't that evelyn sterling
00:25:30the ceo of starcorp
00:25:31is she gonna jump
00:25:32rumor has it they folded
00:25:34so are we gonna step in
00:25:35man the way things are now
00:25:37who'd risk it
00:25:53whoa what the hell are you doing
00:25:55listen lady you're way too young for this
00:25:56you've got your whole life ahead of you
00:25:58life is beautiful
00:25:59don't throw it away
00:26:00excuse me
00:26:00who the hell are you man
00:26:02i
00:26:02i wasn't going to jump
00:26:04i'm just having a bad day
00:26:05i just want to be left alone for a minute
00:26:07so you're just going to stand up here and snulk
00:26:09is it really that bad
00:26:11yeah
00:26:12it actually is
00:26:14what if you fall
00:26:16then it's over
00:26:17who cares
00:26:18suit yourself
00:26:25i was actually going to take these home and drink alone
00:26:28want one
00:26:30seriously
00:26:31you and me
00:26:35gotta admit
00:26:36it's my first time drinking out here like this
00:26:38hey
00:26:39it's a vibe
00:26:40yeah
00:26:41come on it's perfect
00:26:42no bullshit
00:26:43just peace
00:26:45this is actually pretty romantic
00:26:47you know old man
00:26:48sometimes i genuinely envy you regular folks
00:26:52sure you're broke
00:26:53but
00:26:53you don't have a care in the world
00:26:55i feel like you're insulting me
00:26:57but i have no proof
00:26:57oh no no
00:26:58i didn't mean it like that
00:26:59i'm just genuinely jealous of you guys
00:27:02not a care in the world
00:27:04never mind
00:27:04i take that back
00:27:05i might be working security
00:27:07but
00:27:07that doesn't mean i'm broke
00:27:11anyway
00:27:12thanks for having my back today
00:27:22you know what
00:27:22you're right
00:27:23i'm still young
00:27:25sure galaxy is barely hanging on
00:27:27but we haven't gone under yet right
00:27:30i've got hundreds of people depending on me to put food on their tables
00:27:33how can i just walk away
00:27:34i have to keep fighting
00:27:36starlight corporation huh
00:27:37i've got a pretty good read on their situation
00:27:40you guys are leaning way too hard on real estate leverage right now
00:27:44which leads to a massive capital squeeze
00:27:46still
00:27:47it's not as hopeless as you might think
00:27:49first things first
00:27:50you need to root out the corruption within your own ranks
00:27:53make them cough up every last cent
00:27:55then hit the banks
00:27:56freeze the interest for three months
00:27:58layoffs come last
00:28:00around thirty percent
00:28:02oh
00:28:02so you're dealing with that kind of mess too
00:28:05just spread yourselves way too thin
00:28:08just pull the plug on those dead-end portfolios
00:28:11that should keep you guys afloat
00:28:12it's not the end of the world
00:28:14why let it get to you
00:28:15are you really just a security guard
00:28:18yeah
00:28:19huh
00:28:20gotta head back and walk the dog
00:28:22if i don't walk him now
00:28:23he's gonna
00:28:23crap on the rug
00:28:24i'm out
00:28:30yeah
00:28:33hell no i ain't going
00:28:34gotta walk the dog
00:28:35later
00:28:37hey wait
00:28:38you never told me your name
00:28:42arthur vance
00:28:47execute the plan exactly as i laid it out
00:28:49i expect to see tangible results in three days
00:28:52and
00:28:53pull the plug on the greenland project
00:28:56immediately
00:28:57mrs sterling
00:28:59the greenfield initiative is already securing bank loans
00:29:02if we pull the plug now
00:29:03i said
00:29:04kill it
00:29:07we're done here
00:29:07meeting adjourned
00:29:17dig deep into that guy from earlier
00:29:19he's way too invested in the greenfield project
00:29:21makes you wonder how much of a cut he's taking
00:29:23on it mrs sterling
00:29:25arthur vance
00:29:37new york is way too damn big
00:29:40arthur vance
00:29:40you're just a security guard
00:29:43where the hell am i supposed to find you
00:29:44hey martha
00:29:46get me a brisket sandwich
00:29:47loaded up with extra meat will ya
00:29:48you got it arthur
00:29:49thanks
00:29:52well look at you old man
00:29:53excuse me
00:29:54loaded up with extra meat
00:29:56can you even afford that
00:29:57wasn't me
00:29:57not gonna lie
00:29:59he's actually pretty handsome
00:30:00hey handsome
00:30:02how about i treat you to this
00:30:03nah i got it
00:30:04my treat
00:30:05holy crap
00:30:12a limited edition my boss
00:30:25wait
00:30:25isn't that
00:30:26the rising tech mogul
00:30:27leo vance
00:30:28oh my god it is
00:30:29i saw his interview on tv
00:30:30he is so freaking hot
00:30:34dad
00:30:35still playing the rent-a-cop here
00:30:37dad
00:30:39got a better idea
00:30:40hey
00:30:41what are you doing arthur
00:30:42you're not a fan of my cooking anymore
00:30:44hey no
00:30:44no way
00:30:45your food is absolutely amazing
00:30:46it's just this kid trying to steal my plate
00:30:49some major player is hitting town soon
00:30:51julian thorne is coming
00:30:53they're throwing a massive gala for him
00:30:56i really don't need people knowing my dad is a rent-a-cop around here
00:30:59so could you just lay low for a bit
00:31:02julian
00:31:03well if it ain't julian what the hell is he doing here
00:31:05eldest brother
00:31:07hey
00:31:07seriously dad
00:31:09you don't even know the guy and you're calling him kid
00:31:11drop the act will ya
00:31:12the guy is the ceo of the global financial felperation
00:31:15he's in la for a massive investment round
00:31:18he's hosting an exclusive summit for top people entrepreneurs
00:31:21please arthur just let my boys secure this funding round
00:31:24your kid gets the funding
00:31:25and how exactly is that my problem
00:31:28i'll buy you a mansion in malibu
00:31:30i need you
00:31:31are you paying
00:31:34son
00:31:34i'm your son
00:31:36what do you mean let others back me
00:31:38how is that any of your business
00:31:40dad please
00:31:41just stop making things worse
00:31:42if people find out my dad's working security
00:31:45they'll think i'm a total deadbeat son
00:31:46all right all right
00:31:47how about this
00:31:48i'll explain it to julian
00:31:50i'll tell him it was my own idea to take the security gate
00:31:53look a security guard guards the peace
00:31:55it's literally in the job title kid
00:31:56oh by the way
00:31:57just yesterday
00:31:58i actually saved a female ceo from jumping off the brooklyn bridge
00:32:02you
00:32:03friends with julian thorn
00:32:04you're literally a rent-a-cop
00:32:06the only throne you'll ever sit on is the toilet on your break
00:32:10yeah yeah whatever run along now
00:32:12enjoy your sad little lunch
00:32:18martha
00:32:18i'll take the daily special
00:32:20coming right up sweetie
00:32:23mind if i share the table
00:32:25knock yourself out
00:32:30it really is you
00:32:32and here i thought finding you would be a needle in a hay pack
00:32:35well isn't this a pleasant surprise
00:32:37what finally decided to see things
00:32:43is that
00:32:44mrs sterling
00:32:45mr vance
00:32:46the meeting starts in five
00:32:48must be seeing things
00:32:51drive
00:32:53yes sir
00:32:57what's on your mind
00:32:58guess you figured it out
00:32:59no more bridge jumping
00:33:01thanks by the way
00:33:03so are you really just a security guard
00:33:05what else
00:33:06do i not look the part
00:33:07you think i'm cosplaying
00:33:08well well arthur
00:33:10where'd you find yourself such a stunning lady
00:33:13uh hey
00:33:14we uh just met yesterday
00:33:15hey where's my food
00:33:17i'm starving here
00:33:18coming right up
00:33:22how about a drink tonight
00:33:24can't do
00:33:25i'm tied up tonight
00:33:26you're just a security guard
00:33:28what could you possibly be busy with at night
00:33:30look do i owe you an explanation
00:33:31a gorgeous woman asks you out
00:33:33and you say no
00:33:33that's a first for me
00:33:35how much do you even make a day
00:33:36a hundred and fifty
00:33:38deal
00:33:39hold on for what
00:33:40make it five hundred
00:33:41to buy you for the night
00:33:44whoa lady
00:33:45i'm a professional
00:33:46not an escort
00:33:47who are you calling ma'am
00:33:49and for the record
00:33:50nobody's after your body
00:33:53i just want a sip of that
00:34:04god i needed that
00:34:07there's so much i can't even say out loud at the office
00:34:11you know the company just keeps getting bigger and bigger
00:34:14but the circle of friends just keeps getting smaller
00:34:17i can't believe i'm telling all this to a guy
00:34:19i literally just met yesterday
00:34:23you've got quite a few secrets huh
00:34:25so mystery man
00:34:26i've spilled enough today
00:34:28got any secrets of your own
00:34:30nope
00:34:32you know
00:34:33no one can deceive me
00:34:38what about you
00:34:39do you lie
00:34:40no
00:34:41to cover up one lie requires more lies
00:34:44that's a steep price to pay
00:34:45me
00:34:46i prefer keeping it real
00:34:49how about you be my boyfriend
00:34:51i'm old enough to be your father
00:34:53boyfriend
00:34:54seriously
00:34:55besides
00:34:56i have a son
00:34:57wait
00:34:58you're married
00:34:59nope
00:34:59aren't we progressive
00:35:01knocking up your girlfriend out of wedlock
00:35:03don't be ridiculous
00:35:05i don't have a girlfriend
00:35:07then where'd your son come from
00:35:09i
00:35:09i adopted him
00:35:10wait why am i even explaining this to you
00:35:13it's none of your damn business
00:35:15he's my own flesh and blood
00:35:16didn't peg you for the caring type
00:35:18and i definitely didn't expect that the first time i ever put myself out there
00:35:22i'd get completely shot down
00:35:24mean old man
00:35:26hey gorgeous
00:35:27we met literally yesterday
00:35:29right
00:35:29time's up i'm out
00:35:30past my bedtime
00:35:31turn around
00:35:36play my boyfriend
00:35:38i've been telling everyone i'm taken
00:35:40there's a massive tomorrow night
00:35:42and i have to make an appearance
00:35:44hosted by julian thorn
00:35:46ceo of the financial syndicate
00:35:47he specifically sent me two invites
00:35:49i really need a plus one for this
00:35:52so tough guy
00:35:53how about you come with me
00:35:56julian thorn
00:35:57how does that kid always manage to drag me into his mess
00:36:00wait you know julian
00:36:03yeah
00:36:03we've met
00:36:06please old man
00:36:07that's the ceo of the financial syndicate
00:36:09even i haven't met him
00:36:10he's the biggest shot in the country
00:36:12you just happen to share the same name
00:36:14i
00:36:14whatever old man
00:36:16i need you tomorrow
00:36:17play my boyfriend for a day
00:36:19pretty please
00:36:20and if i refuse
00:36:23well mister
00:36:24if you refuse to be my fake boyfriend
00:36:26i might just have to go
00:36:27go jump off that bridge again
00:36:29unbelievable
00:36:29do you have absolutely no shame
00:36:31look at me
00:36:32just a hopeless little woman
00:36:34who somehow managed to drag galaxy group
00:36:36to the top of the real estate food chain
00:36:38you really think i care about playing nice
00:36:40you're literally the only option i have left old man
00:36:44all right all right
00:36:46i'm glad we see eye to eye detective
00:36:51arthur
00:36:52yeah
00:36:52if we're gonna fake this we go all in
00:36:55all in
00:36:56whoa
00:36:57i have boundaries okay
00:36:59where are you headed
00:37:01focus
00:37:02tomorrow's gala means everything to me
00:37:05so whatever you do
00:37:06do not embarrass me
00:37:08then why did you even drag me into this
00:37:11stellar's future is riding on this
00:37:14the company is crawling with rats right now
00:37:18i couldn't risk bringing anyone else to meet julian thorn
00:37:20so
00:37:21you're just gonna have to suck it up
00:37:23right
00:37:25first
00:37:25let's go over some basic gala etiquette
00:37:29whoa
00:37:29save your breath
00:37:30i know how to work a room
00:37:32you're a security guard
00:37:34how would you know any of this
00:37:35this one's for the steak
00:37:36always hold the glass by the stem
00:37:38they don't exactly hand out paper napkins here
00:37:40so always keep a pocket square handy
00:37:42not exactly rocket science is it
00:37:44fair enough
00:37:45all right
00:37:46let me show you how to actually taste wine
00:37:54well well
00:37:56looks like your collection is mostly bordeaux blends
00:37:59oh and by the way
00:38:01this whole setup
00:38:02that prize chateau lafette on the top shelf
00:38:04hate to break it to you
00:38:05it's a fake
00:38:07excuse me
00:38:08give me a break
00:38:09the color of a true vintage
00:38:11is red
00:38:12with just a hint of gray
00:38:14yours is just flat red
00:38:16that's a novice for
00:38:17trust me
00:38:18i'm the concasseur
00:38:19are you seriously mansplaining wine to me
00:38:22what is it
00:38:23are you really just security
00:38:25what does it look like
00:38:26you think i wear this uniform for fun
00:38:30whoa
00:38:30you were actually serious
00:38:34i'm coming for you old man
00:38:36i
00:38:48look my bed is calling
00:38:50see ya
00:38:52hey
00:38:53hey
00:39:01it's seven
00:39:02where the hell is arthur
00:39:05and all he texts back
00:39:06is on my way
00:39:09look who finally decided to show up
00:39:11i told you
00:39:12tonight is mr thorn's gala
00:39:14and you wore a security uniform
00:39:15i told you
00:39:16my shift didn't end until 6 30
00:39:18and the gala starts at seven
00:39:20i rushed straight over here
00:39:22i didn't even have time to change
00:39:24right
00:39:25i knew i couldn't count on you
00:39:27good thing i'm always one step ahead
00:39:29i brought you a backup
00:39:31just bought it today
00:39:33and the keys
00:39:35hurry up go
00:39:41what you trying to sneak a peek
00:39:42come on enjoy the view
00:39:44not that i've got a six pack anyway
00:39:45you have zero shame you know that
00:39:55you're seriously a security guard
00:39:57can't you tell
00:39:58i just got off my ship
00:39:59my bad
00:40:01i guess i just pictured
00:40:02some old guy in a booth
00:40:03do i look old
00:40:05let's go
00:40:25are security guards all this impressive nowadays
00:40:29my first time at a gala like this
00:40:31i was an absolute nervous wreck
00:40:44wait isn't that evelyn sterling's new guy
00:40:46from starlight group
00:40:47damn
00:40:48he is drop dead gorgeous
00:40:50sure he's pretty
00:40:51but what's the point
00:40:52what's his background
00:40:53i've literally never heard of him
00:40:54never seen him in my life
00:40:56okay
00:40:56okay
00:41:03ignore him
00:41:04that silhouette looks awfully familiar
00:41:07let's go say hello
00:41:11evelyn
00:41:11it's been a while
00:41:12and who might this is
00:41:14your boyfriend i presume
00:41:17yeah he's quite the catch isn't he
00:41:19pleasure
00:41:20i'm victor black
00:41:21i work in finance
00:41:23right
00:41:23oh and my boyfriend here is in
00:41:26arthur vance
00:41:28i used to be in finance myself
00:41:30pleasure to meet you
00:41:31arthur vance
00:41:32excuse me
00:41:34oh my apologies
00:41:35i thought you were someone else
00:41:36you do look familiar though
00:41:38but i don't believe we've met
00:41:39didn't expect to run into a heavyweight in finance
00:41:41paul
00:41:42it's a pleasure
00:41:43arthur
00:41:43the pleasure is mine
00:41:44you flatter me
00:41:46wall street is a shark tank
00:41:48drop the act
00:41:49you'll be recognized in a heartbeat
00:41:54these financial waters
00:41:55are treacherous indeed
00:41:57which is exactly why i washed my hands of it years ago
00:42:01but my bet
00:42:02gold is about to sky ross
00:42:04oh please don't take it seriously
00:42:06that's absolute nonsense
00:42:08these financial waters
00:42:10are treacherous indeed
00:42:11which is exactly why i washed my hands of it years ago
00:42:15but my bet
00:42:16gold is about to sky ross
00:42:18wait i thought that was strictly inner circle intel from the old man
00:42:21who the hell is this guy
00:42:26mr gordon
00:42:27ah mr vance isn't it
00:42:29and absolute pleasure
00:42:30hope i'm not interrupting
00:42:34not an interruption at all
00:42:35we're just catching up
00:42:36my apologies man
00:42:38it's been a madhouse tonight
00:42:39hadn't gotten the chance to properly introduce myself
00:42:42richard caldwell
00:42:43i'm in real estate too by the way
00:42:44same game as your lovely wife here
00:42:47you know each other
00:42:48uh yes
00:42:50we we've met
00:42:51ascension group
00:42:52it's richard's company
00:42:53oh
00:42:54ascension group
00:42:55no wonder you've been so busy
00:42:56didn't you guys just close that deal
00:42:59for the trinity hudson project
00:43:02mr caldwell
00:43:03that hudson yards project
00:43:04you actually bagged it
00:43:06isn't that still in the bidding phase
00:43:08still in the bidding phase
00:43:09yeah
00:43:09you're too kind richard
00:43:11nonsense
00:43:12compared to you
00:43:13apex ownership is still punching above its weight
00:43:15that new hudson development
00:43:16i wouldn't even dream of touching
00:43:17is that so
00:43:18didn't you guys already make your pitch to chairman brooks from the real estate board
00:43:22i was under the impression it was a done deal
00:43:24whoa whoa no way
00:43:25why would chairman brooks ever stick his neck out for me
00:43:27why would he ever do that
00:43:29oh richard please
00:43:30i am so sorry
00:43:32arthur is just talking nonsense
00:43:33please don't take him seriously
00:43:35offended
00:43:36come on
00:43:37not at all
00:43:38arthur and i just hit it off right away
00:43:40actually i was hoping to run something by your lovely wife
00:43:43just need to steal him for a few minutes
00:43:46just a few minutes of his time
00:43:47so arthur and i can have a proper chat
00:43:54arthur
00:43:55a toast to you
00:43:57we really need to have a proper chat
00:44:00torres
00:44:01vintage 87
00:44:04ah arthur
00:44:04a man of refined taste i see
00:44:07perfect timing
00:44:08i actually had my guy bring over a bottle
00:44:10a private reserve straight from chateau lafotte
00:44:12their absolute finest malbec
00:44:14come on let's get a pour
00:44:17arthur you really hung me out to dry on this one
00:44:19that riverfront development project
00:44:21i'll admit i pulled some strings with chairman davis to land it
00:44:23but i haven't even gone public with it yet
00:44:25ah looking to make a quick killing on wall street were we
00:44:27can't slip anything past you arthur
00:44:30ladies and gentlemen
00:44:31allow me to introduce
00:44:33the one and only
00:44:35mr arthur vance
00:44:36here's mr vance
00:44:45he's not even in your league man
00:44:47whoa hey
00:44:48that came out wrong
00:44:49that is not what i meant
00:44:51what i'm trying to say is
00:44:53you're way younger than him
00:44:55you know this arthur vance guy
00:44:57i swear
00:44:58he reminds me of a security guard back at our firm
00:45:01spitting image
00:45:03even got the exact same name
00:45:05excuse me
00:45:07a security guard
00:45:08that security guard at our firm
00:45:10his name is arthur vance too
00:45:11the resemblance is uncanny
00:45:13hey paul
00:45:15oh hey
00:45:15you've got to be kidding me
00:45:16why would i mess with you
00:45:18look i'll prove it to you
00:45:19my family runs a private security firm
00:45:22we have access to the database of every security contractor in the city
00:45:24watch
00:45:25i'll pull up his file right now
00:45:26look at this
00:45:28identical right
00:45:29look at the hair
00:45:30man look at this
00:45:31even the crow's feasts are the same
00:45:35what are the odds huh
00:45:36all right
00:45:37over here
00:45:39let's move
00:45:42something wrong mr black
00:45:46check this out
00:45:48these signatures are identical
00:45:50it has to be the exact same guy
00:45:53but he predicted the gold surge
00:45:54are you kidding me
00:45:56gold either goes up or down
00:45:58a 50-50 shot isn't exactly rocket science
00:46:00he also mentioned
00:46:02the fed raising interest rates
00:46:04let me ask you
00:46:05when was the last time you saw them actually cut rates
00:46:08yeah
00:46:09yeah makes sense
00:46:10but look at this
00:46:12what's the deal here
00:46:14mr caldwell
00:46:15yeah
00:46:15just call me richard
00:46:17or rich is fine
00:46:18drop the mr caldwell
00:46:19it's way too formal
00:46:22actually
00:46:22rich just sounds a little weird to me
00:46:24i think i'll just stick with caldwell
00:46:26now that's more like it
00:46:28ladies and gentlemen
00:46:29i propose a toast
00:46:30when mr thorne arrives later
00:46:32how about mr vance leads the way
00:46:34to offer him a proper toast
00:46:35what do you say
00:46:36right it wasn't me
00:46:37all right
00:46:38you're a toastful
00:46:39he's coming over for a toast
00:46:42i think i'll pass
00:46:43mrs vance
00:46:44an absolute honor
00:46:46wait me
00:46:47is there another mrs sterling in the room
00:46:50oh
00:46:51right
00:46:52mrs sterling
00:46:54about that partnership you mentioned last time
00:46:56i've given it some serious thought
00:46:58and we are in
00:47:00let's get the paperwork signed
00:47:02ace a app
00:47:02oh wait no
00:47:04if you sign the contract with me right now
00:47:07you're gonna take a hit
00:47:08tell you what
00:47:09let me go back and revise the terms
00:47:11oh please
00:47:12don't even mention it
00:47:14what
00:47:15loss
00:47:16are we even talking about
00:47:17the little hit i took on your end
00:47:20mr vance here
00:47:21just gave me a master class
00:47:23consider us
00:47:24more than even
00:47:25evelyn
00:47:26what exactly does arthur do for a living these days
00:47:28i've been trying to get it out of him all evening
00:47:30he mentioned manufacturing
00:47:31dabbled in wall street
00:47:33even played around in silicon valley
00:47:34but as for what he actually does right now
00:47:36total mystery
00:47:38come on fill us in
00:47:39you're killing us with the suspense here
00:47:40come on evelyn
00:47:41spill the details
00:47:43well right now he's
00:47:45he's actually
00:47:47i know exactly what he's up to
00:47:51wait mr black you know him
00:47:53funny enough i just found out myself
00:47:56victor what are you
00:47:57evelyn he played you for a fool
00:48:00he conned every single one of us
00:48:02arthur
00:48:04he's nothing but a damn security card
00:48:06victor you've crossed the line
00:48:12take a look at this richard
00:48:16what the
00:48:24what the
00:48:25take a look gentlemen
00:48:27see for yourselves
00:48:31evelyn your turn
00:48:32you need to see this too
00:48:34arthur what the hell is going on here
00:48:39here let me see that
00:48:43does this look like me
00:48:44well isn't it
00:48:45what's your take on this
00:48:47evelyn what did i just tell you
00:48:49you tell one lie
00:48:50and you'll need a thousand more to cover it up
00:48:54make sense now
00:48:56wait
00:48:57so you really are just a security guard
00:49:00yeah
00:49:01i
00:49:01i work in security at the moment
00:49:03wait security
00:49:05are you screwing with me
00:49:07whoa no i'm not
00:49:08arthur please stop
00:49:10miss sterling i assume you haven't been looped in on this
00:49:12you really have no idea do you
00:49:15evelyn he's playing you
00:49:17right
00:49:20i
00:49:20the truth is finally out
00:49:21he's nothing but a glorified security guard
00:49:23playing dress up as some billionaire
00:49:25he played evelyn for a fool
00:49:27and made absolute idiots out of all of us
00:49:29relax it's just a misunderstanding
00:49:31that's right
00:49:32i'm just a security guard
00:49:34but she has absolutely nothing to do with this
00:49:37is this really necessary
00:49:38i thought we were having such a pleasant conversation
00:49:41am i wrong
00:49:42richie
00:49:43richie
00:49:44save it
00:49:44you're not worth my time
00:49:45no wonder he played you evelyn
00:49:47no wonder you fell for it
00:49:49i'll admit the guy's smooth
00:49:51smooth enough to play all of you for fools
00:49:53which only proves we were absolute idiots
00:49:56but
00:49:57we can be fools
00:49:59but we won't be humiliated
00:50:03mr thorne
00:50:04will be here any minute
00:50:06time is running out
00:50:08you really don't want to
00:50:09is mr thorne aware of this
00:50:10have your security bouncing
00:50:12and make sure it hurts
00:50:13do that
00:50:14and i might just consider
00:50:16letting this slide for your father's sake
00:50:17otherwise
00:50:18things are going to get very ugly for everyone
00:50:21mr thorne wouldn't be too happy about it either
00:50:25very displeased
00:50:26no no no
00:50:28i get why you're upset
00:50:29but what gives that thorn kid the right to be pissed off
00:50:34that nobody
00:50:37you hear that
00:50:38go on
00:50:39shut his filthy mouth for him
00:50:53arthur
00:50:54yeah
00:50:55if we're gonna fake this we go all in
00:50:57all in
00:50:58whoa
00:50:59i have boundaries
00:51:00okay
00:51:01where are you headed
00:51:03focus
00:51:05tomorrow's gala means everything to me
00:51:07so whatever you do
00:51:08do not embarrass me
00:51:10then why did you even drag me into this
00:51:12stellar's future is riding on this
00:51:16the company is crawling with rats right now
00:51:20i couldn't risk bringing anyone else to meet julian thorne
00:51:22so
00:51:23you're just gonna have to suck it up
00:51:25right
00:51:27first
00:51:27let's go over some basic gala etiquette
00:51:31whoa
00:51:31save your breath
00:51:32i know how to work a room
00:51:34you're a security guard
00:51:36how would you know any of this
00:51:37this one's for the steak
00:51:38always hold the glass by the stem
00:51:40they don't exactly hand out paper napkins here
00:51:42so
00:51:43always keep a pocket square handy
00:51:44not exactly rocket science is it
00:51:46fair enough
00:51:47all right
00:51:48let me show you how to actually taste wine
00:51:56well well
00:51:58looks like your collection is mostly bordeaux blends
00:52:01oh and by the way
00:52:03this whole setup
00:52:04that prize chateau lafette on the top shelf
00:52:06hate to break it to you
00:52:07it's a fake
00:52:09excuse me
00:52:10give me a break
00:52:11the color of a true vintage is red
00:52:14with just a hint of gray
00:52:16yours is just flat red
00:52:18that's a novice for
00:52:19trust me
00:52:20i'm the concasseur
00:52:21are you seriously mansplaining wine to me
00:52:25what is it
00:52:25are you really just security
00:52:27what does it look like
00:52:28you think i wear this uniform for fun
00:52:32whoa
00:52:32you were actually serious
00:52:36i'm coming for you old man
00:52:39i
00:52:50look my bed is calling
00:52:52see ya
00:52:54hey
00:52:55hey
00:52:56hey
00:53:03it's seven
00:53:04where the hell is arthur
00:53:07and all he texts back is on my way
00:53:11look who finally decided to show up
00:53:13i told you tonight is mr thorn's gala
00:53:16and you wore a security uniform
00:53:18i told you my shift didn't end until 6 30
00:53:20and the gala starts at 7
00:53:22i rushed straight over here
00:53:24i didn't even have time to change
00:53:26right
00:53:27i knew i couldn't count on you
00:53:29good thing i'm always one step ahead
00:53:31i brought you a backup
00:53:32just bought it today
00:53:35and the keys
00:53:37hurry up go
00:53:43what you trying to sneak a peek
00:53:44come on enjoy the view
00:53:46not that i've got a six pack anyway
00:53:47you have zero shame you know that
00:53:57you're seriously a security guard
00:53:59can't you tell
00:54:00i just got off my ship
00:54:02my bad
00:54:03i guess i just pictured some old guy in a boot
00:54:06do i look old
00:54:08let's go
00:54:27are security guards all this impressive nowadays
00:54:31my first time at a gala like this
00:54:33i was an absolute wondrous wreck
00:54:46wait isn't that evelyn sterling's new guy
00:54:49from starlight group
00:54:49damn
00:54:50he is drop dead gorgeous
00:54:52sure he's pretty
00:54:53but what's the point
00:54:54what's his background
00:54:55i've literally never heard of him
00:54:56never seen him in my life
00:54:58okay
00:54:58okay
00:55:05ignore him
00:55:06that silhouette looks awfully familiar
00:55:09let's go say hello
00:55:13evelyn
00:55:13it's been a while
00:55:14and who might this is
00:55:16your boyfriend i presume
00:55:19yeah he's quite the catch isn't he
00:55:21pleasure
00:55:22i'm victor black
00:55:24i work in finance
00:55:25right
00:55:25oh and my boyfriend here is in
00:55:29arthur vance
00:55:30i used to be in finance myself
00:55:32pleasure to meet you
00:55:33arthur vance
00:55:34excuse me
00:55:36oh my apologies
00:55:37i thought you were someone else
00:55:38you do look familiar though
00:55:40but i don't believe we've met
00:55:41didn't expect to run into a heavyweight in finance
00:55:43paul
00:55:44it's a pleasure
00:55:45arthur
00:55:45the pleasure is mine
00:55:46you flatter me
00:55:48wall street is a shark tank
00:55:50drop the act
00:55:51he'll be recognized in a heartbeat
00:55:56these financial waters
00:55:57are treacherous indeed
00:55:59which is exactly why i washed my hands of it years ago
00:56:03but my bet
00:56:04gold is about to sky ross
00:56:06oh please don't take it seriously
00:56:08that's absolute nonsense
00:56:10these financial waters
00:56:12are treacherous indeed
00:56:13which is exactly why i washed my hands of it years ago
00:56:17but my bet
00:56:18gold is about to sky ross
00:56:20wait i thought that was strictly inner circle intel from the old man
00:56:23who the hell is this guy
00:56:28mr borden
00:56:29ah mr vance isn't it
00:56:31an absolute pleasure
00:56:32hope i'm not interrupting
00:56:36not an interruption at all
00:56:37we're just catching up
00:56:38my apologies man
00:56:40it's been a madhouse tonight
00:56:41hadn't gotten the chance to properly introduce myself
00:56:44richard caldwell
00:56:45i'm in real estate too by the way
00:56:47same game as your lovely wife here
00:56:49you know each other
00:56:51uh yes
00:56:52we we've met
00:56:53ascension group
00:56:54it's richard's company
00:56:55oh ascension group
00:56:57no wonder you've been so busy
00:56:59didn't you guys just close that deal
00:57:01for the trinity hudson project
00:57:04mr caldwell
00:57:05that hudson yards project
00:57:06you actually bagged it
00:57:08isn't that still in the bidding phase
00:57:10still in the bidding phase
00:57:11yeah
00:57:11you're too kind richard
00:57:13nonsense
00:57:14compared to you
00:57:15apex ownership is still punching above its weight
00:57:17that new hudson development
00:57:18i wouldn't even dream of touching
00:57:19is that so
00:57:20didn't you guys already make your pitch
00:57:22to chairman brooks
00:57:23from the real estate board
00:57:24i was under the impression
00:57:25it was a done deal
00:57:26whoa
00:57:26whoa
00:57:27no way
00:57:27why would chairman brooks
00:57:28ever stick his neck out for me
00:57:29why would he ever do that
00:57:31oh richard please
00:57:32i am so sorry
00:57:34arthur is just talking nonsense
00:57:36please don't take him seriously
00:57:38offended
00:57:38come on
00:57:39not at all
00:57:40arthur and i just hit it off right away
00:57:43actually i was hoping to run something
00:57:44by your lovely wife
00:57:45just need to steal him for a few minutes
00:57:48just a few minutes of his time
00:57:49so arthur and i can have a proper chat
00:57:56arthur
00:57:57a toast to you
00:57:59we really need to have a proper chat
00:58:02torres
00:58:03vintage 87
00:58:05ah arthur
00:58:06a man of refined taste i see
00:58:08perfect timing
00:58:10i actually had my guy bring over a bottle
00:58:12a private reserve straight from chateau lafotte
00:58:14their absolute finest malbec
00:58:16come on
00:58:16let's get a pour
00:58:19arthur you really hung me out to dry on this one
00:58:21that riverfront development project
00:58:23i'll admit i pulled some strings with chairman davis to land it
00:58:25but i haven't even gone public with it yet
00:58:27ah looking to make a quick killing on wall street were we
00:58:30can't slip anything past you arthur
00:58:32ladies and gentlemen
00:58:33allow me to introduce
00:58:35the one and only
00:58:37mr arthur vance
00:58:47he's not even in your league man
00:58:49whoa hey
00:58:50that came out wrong
00:58:51that is not what i meant
00:58:53what i'm trying to say is
00:58:55you're way younger than him
00:58:57you know this arthur vance guy
00:58:59i swear
00:59:00he reminds me of a security guard back at our firm
00:59:04spitting image
00:59:05even got the exact same name
00:59:08excuse me
00:59:09a security guard
00:59:10that security guard at our firm
00:59:12his name is arthur vance too
00:59:14the resemblance is uncanny
00:59:16hey paul
00:59:17oh hey
00:59:17you've got to be kidding me
00:59:19why would i mess with you
00:59:20look i'll prove it to you
00:59:21my family runs a private security firm
00:59:24we have access to the database of every security contractor in the city
00:59:27watch
00:59:27i'll pull up his file right now
00:59:29look at this
00:59:30identical right
00:59:31look at the hair
00:59:32man look at this
00:59:34even the crow's feasts are the same
00:59:37what are the odds huh
00:59:38all right
00:59:39over here
00:59:41let's move
00:59:44something wrong mr black
00:59:48check this out
00:59:50these signatures are identical
00:59:52it has to be the exact same guy
00:59:55but he predicted the gold surge
00:59:56are you kidding me
00:59:58gold either goes up or down
01:00:00a 50 50 shot isn't exactly rocket science
01:00:03he also mentioned
01:00:04the fed raising interest rates
01:00:06let me ask you
01:00:07when was the last time you saw them actually cut rates
01:00:10yeah
01:00:11yeah makes sense
01:00:12but look at this
01:00:14what's the deal here
01:00:16mr caldwell
01:00:17yeah
01:00:17just call me richard
01:00:19or rich is fine
01:00:20drop the mr caldwell
01:00:21it's way too formal
01:00:24actually
01:00:24rich just sounds a little weird to me
01:00:27i think i'll just stick with caldwell
01:00:28now that's more like it
01:00:30ladies and gentlemen
01:00:31i propose a toast
01:00:32when mr thorne arrives later
01:00:34how about mr vance leads the way to offer him a proper toast
01:00:37what do you say
01:00:38right it wasn't me
01:00:39all right
01:00:40your tell's full
01:00:41he's coming over for a toast
01:00:44i think i'll pass
01:00:45mrs vance
01:00:46an absolute honor
01:00:48wait me
01:00:50is there another mrs sterling in the room
01:00:53oh right
01:00:54mrs sterling
01:00:56about that partnership you mentioned last time
01:00:58i've given it some serious thought
01:01:00and we are in
01:01:02let's get the paperwork signed
01:01:04ace a app
01:01:04oh wait no
01:01:06if you sign the contract with me right now
01:01:09you're gonna take a hit
01:01:10tell you what
01:01:11let me go back and revise the terms
01:01:14oh please don't even mention it
01:01:17what loss are we even talking about
01:01:20the little hit i took on your end
01:01:22mr vance here just gave me a master class
01:01:25consider us more than even
01:01:27evelyn
01:01:28what exactly does arthur do for a living these days
01:01:30i've been trying to get it out of him all evening
01:01:32he mentioned manufacturing
01:01:33dabbled in wall street
01:01:35even played around in silicon valley
01:01:36but as for what he actually does right now
01:01:38total mystery
01:01:40come on fill us in
01:01:41you're killing us with the suspense here
01:01:42come on evelyn
01:01:43spill the details
01:01:45well right now he's
01:01:48he's actually
01:01:49i know exactly what he's up to
01:01:53wait mr black you know him
01:01:55funny enough i just found out myself
01:01:58victor what are you
01:01:59evelyn he played you for a fool
01:02:01he conned every single one of us
01:02:04arthur
01:02:05he's nothing but a damn security card
01:02:09victor you've crossed the line
01:02:14take a look at this richard
01:02:18what the
01:02:26what the
01:02:27take a look gentlemen
01:02:29see for yourselves
01:02:33evelyn your turn
01:02:34you need to see this too
01:02:36arthur what the hell is going on here
01:02:41here let me see that
01:02:45does this look like me
01:02:46well isn't it
01:02:47what's your take on this
01:02:49evelyn what did i just tell you
01:02:51you tell one lie
01:02:52and you'll need a thousand more to cover it up
01:02:56make sense now
01:02:58wait so you really are just a security guard
01:03:02yeah i i work in security at the moment
01:03:05wait security
01:03:07are you screwing with me
01:03:09whoa no i'm not
01:03:10arthur please stop
01:03:12miss sterling i assume you haven't been looped in on this
01:03:14you really have no idea do you
01:03:17evelyn he's playing you
01:03:19right
01:03:22i the truth is finally out
01:03:24he's nothing but a glorified security guard
01:03:26playing dress up as some billionaire
01:03:27he played evelyn for a fool
01:03:29and made absolute idiots out of all of us
01:03:31relax it's just a misunderstanding
01:03:33that's right i'm just a security guard
01:03:37but she has absolutely nothing to do with this
01:03:39is this really necessary
01:03:41i thought we were having such a pleasant conversation
01:03:43am i wrong
01:03:44richie
01:03:45richie
01:03:46save it you're not worth my time
01:03:48no wonder he played you evelyn
01:03:49no wonder you fell for it
01:03:51i'll admit the guy's smooth
01:03:53smooth enough to play all of you for fools
01:03:56which only proves we were absolute idiots
01:03:59but we can be fools
01:04:01but we won't be humiliated
01:04:05mr thorne
01:04:06will be here any minute
01:04:08time is running out
01:04:10you really don't want to
01:04:11is mr thorne aware of this
01:04:12have your security bouncing
01:04:14and make sure it hurts
01:04:15do that
01:04:16and i might just consider
01:04:18letting this slide for your father's sake
01:04:19otherwise
01:04:20things are going to get very ugly for everyone
01:04:23mr thorne wouldn't be too happy about it either
01:04:27very displeased
01:04:28no no no
01:04:30i get why you're upset
01:04:31but what gives that thorn kid
01:04:33the right to be pissed off
01:04:36that nobody
01:04:39you hear that
01:04:40go on
01:04:41shut his filthy mouth for him
01:04:43in the best slow kid
01:04:45and his bad
01:04:46and it's showing
01:04:50in the best options
01:04:50on the other day
01:04:51you
01:04:53in the best
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