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00:00:00Welcome aboard flight 233 to New York City. Wi-Fi is now available. We wish you a pleasant journey.
00:00:13Lady Thunder, your fiancé graduates from Stanford today. As requested, we've secured him a partner track offer at Whitmore.
00:00:20His celebration dinner's all set. It starts once you land.
00:00:23Noted. Good work, Adam.
00:00:25Also, Sebastian Whitmore from the Whitmore Group has been quietly coding us for investment.
00:00:29Send me the deck.
00:00:42Parker, just tell my grandma I'm not marrying the Caldwell girl.
00:00:45Boss, the Caldwells are our shot at the Thunder Circle. It's a trillion dollar powerhouse.
00:00:49Your grandma sees this marriage as the golden ticket. We can't afford to say no.
00:00:53So now I'm just being auctioned off into a loveless marriage? That's not fair to me or to her.
00:00:57The Caldwell family already surpassed us in market share. Unless you marry someone else.
00:01:01Marry someone else.
00:01:08Uh, that button calls the crew?
00:01:10Oh, thanks.
00:01:12First time flying commercial?
00:01:13Yeah. I'm used to something a bit different. My private plane doesn't have buttons. I talk, and they show up.
00:01:22Lady Thunder, the chefs prepared your favorites. Seared scallops and the blueberry turk from Zurich.
00:01:33What did you do in Africa?
00:01:34Just some volunteer stuff. Built shelters. Took care of kids.
00:01:37Oh, wow. That's pretty cool.
00:01:40She probably didn't make a cent doing that. But the way she talks about it like it mattered, she must
00:01:45be one of those rare genius people.
00:01:47Maybe...
00:01:48I'm Sebastian, by the way.
00:01:51Eleanor.
00:01:53Well, Eleanor.
00:01:55This might sound totally insane, but...
00:01:57Would you mind doing me a favor?
00:02:00What favor?
00:02:01Let me introduce myself properly.
00:02:03I'm the CEO of Whitmore Group, a hair to Whitmore's fortune.
00:02:06I own five properties and two private estates.
00:02:09Annual income, one billion dollars.
00:02:10And, I want you to be my wife.
00:02:16I'm sorry, what?
00:02:17I mean, a fake marriage, just for a year.
00:02:20I need someone good to play my wife.
00:02:22And you seem... kind.
00:02:25I see. You're clinically insane.
00:02:28I'm serious, Eleanor. You can trust me.
00:02:31I have no scandals, no addictions, nothing shady in my past.
00:02:34If you agree, we can sign the paperwork today.
00:02:36And, I'll offer a hundred thousand a month, plus a waterfront of Condon Midtown.
00:02:40In your name only.
00:02:41You really picked the wrong girl.
00:02:43Already taken.
00:02:44I'm flying back to get married.
00:02:47Oh.
00:02:49I didn't see that coming. I...
00:02:52Sorry.
00:02:55So, that's it.
00:02:56Guess I just have to suck it up.
00:03:00You don't seem that helpless to me.
00:03:02Your AI subsidiary under Whitmore Group, it's got potential.
00:03:05The Thunder Circle's watching it.
00:03:06But, if that's your pitch deck to win them over, you're toast.
00:03:10Oh, really?
00:03:11And what would you know about it?
00:03:13You don't get how the business world works, little girl.
00:03:16Funny coming from the guy who just proposed to that little girl five minutes ago.
00:03:28We might not be getting married, but I can still help you.
00:03:32Hey, what are you doing?
00:03:35Fixing your pitch.
00:03:37You're asking for a hundred million?
00:03:38Cute.
00:03:39Try a hundred billion.
00:03:41Excuse me, what?
00:03:45There.
00:03:45That's better.
00:03:48What the hell did you just do?
00:03:49You sent that.
00:03:50You actually sent it?
00:03:51You were underselling yourself.
00:03:53You hijacked my pitch.
00:03:54Do you have any idea what you've just done?
00:03:56I helped you.
00:03:58Helped?
00:03:59You call this helping?
00:04:00Sir, ma'am, is everything all right?
00:04:03We're good.
00:04:04He just got a hundred billion dollar investment.
00:04:06He's a bit emotional.
00:04:08Emotional.
00:04:10Well, congratulations.
00:04:12Trust me, the Thunder Circle doesn't make small moves.
00:04:15Asking for a hundred million, that's an insult.
00:04:18A hundred billion, that's where the conversation starts.
00:04:21You really need to think bigger.
00:04:23Did you seriously just say that?
00:04:24You're welcome.
00:04:25Great.
00:04:26First, you messed with my file.
00:04:27Then you humiliated me in public.
00:04:29Congratulations, you're officially the most infuriating woman I ever met.
00:04:32Lucky we're not married, huh?
00:04:35You still can't tell who's saving who.
00:04:44Please remain seated until the aircraft has come to a complete stop.
00:04:53Help a guy land a billion dollar deal and he doesn't even say thank you.
00:04:57Please.
00:04:58Daniel would never.
00:04:59Five years apart.
00:05:00He must be surprised if he sees me.
00:05:05You sure about this?
00:05:06Africa's far.
00:05:07It's not just a trip.
00:05:08I'm going to change the world, Dan.
00:05:10You always knew that was the dream.
00:05:14Here.
00:05:16When you come back, we'll get married.
00:05:33My boy, look at this.
00:05:35An entire party just for you.
00:05:37Whitmore Group doesn't do this for just anyone.
00:05:40We've officially made it.
00:05:42It's just the beginning, mom.
00:05:44You know, my dream is to become someone like Sebastian Whitmore, the CEO.
00:05:49But he's a mystery, never appears in public.
00:05:55Assuming I'll see him today.
00:05:57After all these years of my funding, Daniel's finally made it.
00:06:01A PhD, partner at Whitmore Group.
00:06:05It's time to let him know my real identity and start our sweet life.
00:06:22Is that Eleanor?
00:06:24Isn't she begging for life abroad?
00:06:26What the hell is she doing here?
00:06:37Daniel, congratulations.
00:06:40Eleanor.
00:06:41I heard about the offer.
00:06:43Thought I'd surprise you.
00:06:44Why are you here?
00:06:45I flew back.
00:06:47For you.
00:06:48Let me guess.
00:06:49You heard about his Whitmore offer, the salary, and you decided to claw your way back.
00:06:52What?
00:06:53Don't act surprised.
00:06:55Five years you vanished.
00:06:57The second he makes partner, you show up with discount flowers and a name that means nothing.
00:07:04You shouldn't have come, Eleanor.
00:07:06This, whatever we were, it's over.
00:07:09What?
00:07:10Let's break up.
00:07:14But why?
00:07:17We spent five years building towards this.
00:07:20You said you loved me.
00:07:23You thought Daniel would love you?
00:07:25Don't be absurd.
00:07:26My son has a PhD.
00:07:28He's just made partner at Whitmore, pulling in 30 million a year.
00:07:32And you?
00:07:33You vanished to Africa and worked there as a nanny.
00:07:35Do you really think that makes you worthy of him?
00:07:37My mom is right.
00:07:39We're not the same anymore.
00:07:41Not the same.
00:07:42Look around.
00:07:43This is the party Whitmore threw for me.
00:07:44These people?
00:07:46Legacy investors.
00:07:47Real powers.
00:07:49And you think I could introduce them to an embarrassment?
00:07:52I'm an embarrassment.
00:07:53So that's what this did to you.
00:07:56One offer from Whitmore, and you think you're untouchable.
00:08:00Did you know, Daniel?
00:08:02To me, the Whitmore group is nothing.
00:08:04You arrogant little cockroach.
00:08:06How dare you look down on the top firm in this country?
00:08:10You want to know why Whitmore gave?
00:08:12Because someone vouched for you.
00:08:15Someone they'd never dare ignore.
00:08:17You that offer, and that someone, was me.
00:08:30I'm sorry, what?
00:08:31Confirmed.
00:08:32Are you sure?
00:08:33Okay, thank you.
00:08:35Mr. Wiltford, you're not going to believe this.
00:08:38The Thunder Circle just approved a direct investment in us.
00:08:41Say what?
00:08:42One hundred billion dollars.
00:08:45What?
00:08:45It's Lady Thunder's move, you know.
00:08:47The ghost chairwoman who runs the Thunder Circle.
00:08:49It's her first formal return to the States.
00:08:50And we're her first target.
00:08:52We got it.
00:08:52A hundred billion.
00:08:54But if that's your pitch deck to win them over?
00:08:57She was right.
00:08:58It's one hundred billion.
00:09:02Parker, find her.
00:09:03The woman from the Nairobi flight.
00:09:05Eleanor, I don't care what it takes.
00:09:07Find her.
00:09:09Understood.
00:09:11But what do you want with her?
00:09:13I'm going to marry her.
00:09:14Wait, what?
00:09:15I've never seen a challenging girl like he.
00:09:18She is the one I want.
00:09:22You self-important bitch.
00:09:25Who the hell do you think you are?
00:09:28I get it, Eleanor.
00:09:29You're not upset about the breakup.
00:09:30You're just pissed of all the money you poured into me.
00:09:33Just name your number.
00:09:34Once I get my first check from Whitmore, I'll pay you off.
00:09:37And then we're done.
00:09:38For good.
00:09:39Is that what you think?
00:09:42That I'm here chasing the money I gave you?
00:09:44Let's settle up.
00:09:47How about a hundred grand?
00:09:50Two hundred.
00:09:54Three.
00:09:55Daniel.
00:09:57That's my final offer.
00:09:58Three hundred thousand dollars, sweetheart.
00:10:01That's more than you've ever seen.
00:10:03You still think I came here for money?
00:10:05Just take it and go.
00:10:07My son should have dropped you ages ago.
00:10:09God knows what you were really doing over Sears.
00:10:11What do you mean?
00:10:12I mean, if you weren't selling yourself, how else could you afford to fund his education?
00:10:16You expect me to believe you earned that kind of money by nannying children?
00:10:20What?
00:10:21How dare you?
00:10:22Eleanor.
00:10:22For the sake of our seven years together, just take the money and leave.
00:10:26Daniel.
00:10:27I can't believe how heartless you are.
00:10:29He's done with you.
00:10:30Can't you get that through your thick head?
00:10:33She's not worth your time.
00:10:34Oh, where's Margaret?
00:10:36Didn't she say she was coming tonight?
00:10:38Yeah.
00:10:38Said she had something to handle first.
00:10:40Should be here soon.
00:10:41Margaret.
00:10:41Margaret.
00:10:42Daughter of James West, vice chair of Whitmore.
00:10:44Practically next in line after Sebastian.
00:10:47Only someone like her is a match for my son.
00:10:49Rich, properly pedigreed.
00:10:51And you, you're just a misstep he should have never taken.
00:10:55Eleanor, Margaret's on her way.
00:10:56You should leave.
00:10:57Trust me.
00:10:58You don't want to be here when she walks in.
00:11:02Because the moment you see her, you'll be ashamed of yourself.
00:11:08Now I see it.
00:11:09You didn't just break up with me because of the job.
00:11:11It was because of her.
00:11:13Margaret.
00:11:14At least with her, I can build something bigger.
00:11:16Really?
00:11:17And you're so sure I couldn't help you build something better than anything she could?
00:11:20You.
00:11:21Please.
00:11:22So, you actually think you're better than me.
00:11:26Margaret, my dear, you're here.
00:11:29Let me guess.
00:11:30You're Eleanor.
00:11:32Daniel's ex-girlfriend.
00:11:34You look exactly how I pictured.
00:11:35Bargain box dress, basic face, still clinging to a man who left you behind like yesterday's trash.
00:11:40Oh, don't mind her.
00:11:42She never deserved to be with Daniel.
00:11:43Just a pathetic shadow tagging along.
00:11:46So, you seriously thought you could compete with me?
00:11:49I'm Margaret West, daughter of James West, vice chair of Whitmore Group.
00:11:53And you, you're not even worth the dirt under my heel.
00:11:55You're right.
00:11:56Because unlike you, I don't have to cling to Daddy's title to matter.
00:12:00Excuse me?
00:12:01A piece of trash like you dares to talk back?
00:12:03Get out.
00:12:04Now.
00:12:04Before I have security drag you out like the street rat you are.
00:12:07Exactly.
00:12:08This is a ceremony for elites, not beggars.
00:12:14What the hell is going on here?
00:12:18Margaret, is everything all right?
00:12:21Why don't you ask her?
00:12:22She got dumped by Daniel, and now she's crashing his party.
00:12:25Dr. Prescott is our new partner, handpicked by Mr. Whitmore himself.
00:12:29Whatever this is, you're way out of line.
00:12:32Exactly.
00:12:33Look around.
00:12:33These aren't just normal guests, Mr. Cooper.
00:12:36This is Whitmore's A-team.
00:12:38CEOs, professionals, the people who run this city.
00:12:41And then there's her, some college dropout who thinks raise children in Africa is a career.
00:12:47I was running a charity.
00:12:48Oh, so that's what we're calling unemployment now.
00:12:53Charity?
00:12:54Honey, just say you were broke and too proud to get a real job.
00:12:58We all know why she's here, chasing my son, hoping him will drag her out of the gutter.
00:13:03So she's a gold digger.
00:13:05That's pathetic.
00:13:07Next time you want to play elite, try finishing college first.
00:13:10You hear that?
00:13:11This is reality.
00:13:12My son, a PhD, future partner.
00:13:15You!
00:13:16Just the mud on his shoes.
00:13:21Now crawl back to the shack you came from.
00:13:24Your fairy tale is over.
00:13:32Eleanor, a woman can be broke or uneducated.
00:13:35But delusional, that's where I draw the line.
00:13:38No matter what you tell yourself, I would never marry you.
00:13:42Funny.
00:13:43You want to know my biggest mistake, Daniel?
00:13:46Believing in you.
00:13:47Seven years.
00:13:48Seven years of working, wiring money when you couldn't pay rent or tuition.
00:13:53And this is how it ends?
00:13:54Don't twist this.
00:13:55Stop acting like I forced you.
00:13:56I don't need to twist anything.
00:13:58I bankrolled your PhD, helped land your offer at Whitmore, and you dropped me the second you made it upstairs.
00:14:03I told you, I'd pay you back.
00:14:05What more do you want?
00:14:06You think this was a transaction?
00:14:09That's not remorse, Daniel.
00:14:10That's cowardice wrapped in a check.
00:14:16We're done.
00:14:19Grateful little...
00:14:22That's enough!
00:14:23I'm done with your tantrums!
00:14:25Get the fuck out of my life!
00:14:27God, look at her.
00:14:29So desperate.
00:14:31Someone get her a towel.
00:14:32Her face is starting to make me sick.
00:14:35All right, lady, that's enough.
00:14:37Dr. Prescott's an asset to Whitmore.
00:14:39And you?
00:14:40You just humiliated yourself.
00:14:41Now get out.
00:14:43We found Eleanor, sir.
00:14:44Where?
00:14:45She's inside Whitmore HQ, at the Prescott welcome event.
00:14:49Sounds like things are getting ugly.
00:14:51Dr. Prescott, quick.
00:14:52Head to the company now.
00:14:58See that?
00:14:58Everyone here knows you're humiliating yourself.
00:15:00Just leave, Eleanor, before this gets worse for you.
00:15:03Worse?
00:15:03What, because I dared to stand where I don't belong?
00:15:06You want to be the circus act?
00:15:08Fine.
00:15:08But don't expect me to save you when this all blows up in your face.
00:15:11Save me?
00:15:12That's rich.
00:15:13You don't have that right.
00:15:15You never did.
00:15:16Final warning.
00:15:17Walk out on your own or I'll have security drag you out.
00:15:19Go ahead.
00:15:20Call your guards.
00:15:21But let's be clear.
00:15:21I walked into this building because I have every right to be here.
00:15:26And none of you has the power to push me out.
00:15:29Not even sketch.
00:15:32Faster.
00:15:33I don't care what it takes.
00:15:34Get me to her.
00:15:35Now.
00:15:35Yes, sir.
00:15:48Eleanor, do you have any idea what the name Sebastian Whitfield means?
00:15:52Wow.
00:15:53You're even dumber than I thought.
00:15:54You just insulted the man who built this empire.
00:15:57Even my father wouldn't dare challenge him.
00:15:59But you?
00:16:00You're so done.
00:16:02So, in your world, Sebastian Whitfield might be untouchable.
00:16:06But in mine, he's just a man.
00:16:09I'd be more worried if I were you.
00:16:10Because you put a hand on me, he might have a bigger problem with you.
00:16:13You must have a death wish.
00:16:15Eleanor, I get that the breakup hurt.
00:16:16But now you're spiraling.
00:16:18Disrespecting Mr. Whitmore like that, I was actually going to get you a janitor job here.
00:16:23You were going to recommend me for a janitor position.
00:16:26Do you know how competitive it is just to work here?
00:16:28Even our security guards have degrees.
00:16:30And you didn't even finish yours.
00:16:33So that's how you've always seen me?
00:16:35That's reality.
00:16:36And after everything, trust me, Whitmore has no place for you.
00:16:40I never needed your recommendation.
00:16:42And as for whether Whitmore has a place for me, why don't you go ask Sebastian Whitmore yourself?
00:17:02Where is she?
00:17:30What's your goal here, Eleanor?
00:17:31Or seriously, trying to crash and burn in public?
00:17:34I'll tell you what it is.
00:17:35She couldn't keep you, so now she wants to drag you down with her.
00:17:39Ugh.
00:17:40Pathetic ex-revenge.
00:17:42Don't worry, Daniel.
00:17:42I've got you.
00:17:44Margaret's father is the vice chair.
00:17:47With their support, whatever stunt she's pulling ends.
00:17:51Trust me.
00:17:51And once Mr. Whitmore shows up, she's got maybe five minutes left.
00:17:54I can't believe how dumb you are, Eleanor.
00:17:56Honestly, leaving you was the best decision I've ever made.
00:17:58Was it?
00:17:59Because when the truth comes out, you'll realize it was the worst mistake of your life.
00:18:06What?
00:18:07Mr. Whitmore just arrived?
00:18:11Mr. Whitmore.
00:18:12He came straight from the airport.
00:18:14He's in the lobby now.
00:18:15Wait.
00:18:15He actually came?
00:18:18Oh my God!
00:18:19He came to support Daniel!
00:18:23You hear that?
00:18:24Sebastian Whitmore is here for my son!
00:18:26This is it.
00:18:27No one can touch us now.
00:18:29Hear that, sweetheart?
00:18:31Whitney Group doesn't take in strays.
00:18:34Get out while you still have legs to walk on.
00:18:37Here's your last chance.
00:18:39Half a million dollars.
00:18:41Half a million?
00:18:42For her?
00:18:42It's worth it to keep her from ruining my night.
00:18:45Take the money, Eleanor.
00:18:47Disappear.
00:18:49That's more than you'll see in ten lifetimes.
00:18:51Be smart.
00:18:52Take it.
00:18:53And vanish.
00:18:58You talk a lot about power, Daniel.
00:19:01But when you know who I am, you'll be begging me to forget this moment ever happened.
00:19:08Shit.
00:19:09Hell.
00:19:12You dare humiliate me!
00:19:17You really think you're someone now?
00:19:20Someone's gonna change everything.
00:19:23Ben, make your little and L announcement.
00:19:25But if it's bullshit, you'll be crawling out of here, kissing every shoe in this room.
00:19:30Oh, come on.
00:19:30This low-status nobody doesn't even deserve to kiss anyone's shoes here.
00:19:35Oh, come on.
00:19:45Let's get it.
00:19:47Let's get it.
00:19:49Let's get it.
00:19:51Let's get it.
00:20:04Game on.
00:20:08He's my wife.
00:20:10Is that status high enough for you?
00:20:13Mr. Whitmore!
00:20:17They did this to you.
00:20:18It's okay. Just a few flies buzzing.
00:20:21Also, I don't recall saying yes to that little proposal on the plane.
00:20:25I never regret the words I mean.
00:20:28So now, let me take out the trash.
00:20:31Who the hell are you, storming in like this?
00:20:36Did you not hear me the first time? I'm Eleanor's husband.
00:20:39This woman right here. She's my wife.
00:20:49What? Mr. Whitmore married?
00:20:52But he's never always kept his distance from me?
00:20:54Oh, God. I'm dead.
00:20:56I'm so dead.
00:20:57You said she's your wife, Eleanor, you shameless bitch.
00:21:00You strung my son along for years and then what?
00:21:02Snick off to marry someone else behind his back?
00:21:04So Eleanor was already married. She was never in it for you. She was just after your money.
00:21:08Was this your game the whole time, Eleanor? Playing me while sleeping with another man?
00:21:11Don't twist it. You know exactly who betrayed him.
00:21:13She's right. You don't even realize what you threw away.
00:21:15Eleanor's a brilliant woman. You were never even close to being worthy of her.
00:21:18Are you saying my son's not good enough for this hooker?
00:21:20He's a PhD on a 3.5 million partner offer.
00:21:23Watch your mouth.
00:21:25Please. Eleanor just crawled back with nothing and now you want us to believe she has a husband?
00:21:29Let me guess. She hired you, right? Hired a pretty face to play the loving husband and save your pride.
00:21:37What? You're saying she brought in an actor?
00:21:39I mean, look at him. Designer coat, sexy look, total escort vibes. No way she pulled a guy like that
00:21:45on her own.
00:21:48Exactly. She probably paid for the full fantasy package. Who knows, maybe he throws in a few
00:21:56extra services too. Oh God, that's Mr. Whitmore. She just called the CEO a gigolo. Dr. Prextot,
00:22:04maybe, maybe this isn't the time to- Oh, Uncle Thomas. He probably works at some private club in Soho.
00:22:10She hired him by the hour. Let's not kid ourselves. Margaret, you can't just-
00:22:15Relax, Uncle Thomas. This cheap street escort doesn't belong at Whitmore.
00:22:22But, St. Eleanor dragged him in. Nobody's blaming us.
00:22:27Oh, you don't understand. This is, this is- Really, Eleanor? You think hiring a cowboy makes you look
00:22:32powerful? It just screams pathetic. Exactly, you pathetic social climber. Take your filthy
00:22:38man and get the hell out of here. Please, stop. You have no idea what- Uncle Thomas! What's gotten
00:22:44into
00:22:45you today? Why so fussy? It's just a washed-up babysitter and her rented boy toy. I'll deal
00:22:50with them. Don't say another word. You want to keep up the fantasy? Good, but by the time this night's
00:22:59over, you'll both be finished. You think this is pretend? Still clinging to the drama? No offense,
00:23:06pretty boy, but if she can afford you, so can I. What's the rate? Whatever she paid,
00:23:16I'll give you ten times that if you strip for the room. Oh god! No! No! They're dead! They're all
00:23:23so dead!
00:23:25Say that again. You heard him. Ten times the rate. Oh, and let Uncle Thomas have a peek, too.
00:23:33Ever seen a male stripper before? No, no, Margaret. I want no part of this. Oh, come on. Don't be
00:23:39shy.
00:23:40Just enjoy the Bachelor show. Shh. You gonna give us a twirl, pretty boy?
00:23:50Daniel. Margaret. You have no idea the line you just crossed. Then stop faking. If you pretend to be
00:23:56someone's wife, don't cry when people call you what you are. All right, call boy. Ten times, name your
00:24:02price. Watch your damn mouth! How dare you hit my son! Baby, are you all right? I'm gonna kill that
00:24:21bastard. Are you insane? Do you even know who you laid your hands on? I don't care who you are.
00:24:29You
00:24:30two are dead. You let some call boy punch a senior candidate. No one will save you now. You just
00:24:37declared
00:24:37war on yourself. You have no idea who Margaret's father is. Is that supposed to scare us? Let her talk.
00:24:47I'm curious who she thinks I should be afraid of. My father is the vice chair of Whitmore Group.
00:24:53Even Sebastian has to respect him. And you two just flushed your future down the boiler basin.
00:25:08Are you out of your fucking mind? That seat's for Sebastian Whitmore. Who do you think you are?
00:25:12Exactly. No one else dares sit here. That's why it fits me.
00:25:19Thomas, you recognize the seat, don't you? Do you think I belong here?
00:25:25Of course, sir. Of course you do.
00:25:29Are you all blind? That chair belongs to Mr. Whitmore. No one sits there except him or my father. So
00:25:37you,
00:25:37how dare you park your dumpy ass there? Funny. I'm sitting and I won't move. Got a problem?
00:25:43You want to pretend to be a big shot? Fine. I'll give you one last chance. Crawl off that chair
00:25:50like a
00:25:50little dog and beg with Eleanor. Maybe then I'll consider not destroying your life.
00:25:57Beg you? You get on your knees, bark and crawl a lap around the room in front of everyone. That's
00:26:03the
00:26:03price for daring to challenge us. You hear that? You and your boy can bark together. Very romantic.
00:26:10You're playing with fire. No, sweetheart. I am the fire. Come on. Kneel. Three seconds.
00:26:18That's all you've got. One, two. Bitch.
00:26:26Margaret, please, don't. Get your hands off me. They hit me. You think I'm letting that slide?
00:26:33You don't understand. He's... I don't care if she's the queen of England. I'm hitting that
00:26:38bitch. Margaret, you really should apologize. What?
00:26:46Yeah, you might want to walk this back, Miss West. It's not too late to apologize. Just
00:26:52think about it. Are you out of your minds apologize to these nobodies?
00:27:00Yes, for your own good. Shut up. The only reason I ever called you uncle was because of my dad.
00:27:07Now I get humiliated and you want me to apologize? I'm trying to protect you, Margaret. You have no
00:27:11idea what you're stepping into. Get out of my way. I'm calling my father. Let's see who ends
00:27:16up crawling when he gets here. Don't call him. Let her. I'd love to see what James West plans to
00:27:21do
00:27:21to me. Dad, I'm at the meeting floor. Some bitch just slapped me in front of everyone. Get down here,
00:27:28now. He's on his way. And when he gets here, you're both done. Eleanor, Margaret's father,
00:27:33Mr. West is second only to Sebastian in this company. He's coming now. This time, you're finished. Not
00:27:38even I can help you. Help them, please. They brought this on themselves. She and her boy toy need to
00:27:45be
00:27:45crushed fast. Well, Daniel, you don't get to save me. In my world, you're nothing. Still bluffing?
00:27:53Let's see how hard you cry when Mr. West shows up.
00:28:01Who the hell is hitting my daughter right in my company?
00:28:09Dad, thank God you're here. I thought this was supposed to be a welcome event for Dr. Prescott.
00:28:14What the hell happened here? It's not my fault. There's a woman here making a scene.
00:28:19She slapped me. Look. That's insane. Who the hell has the nerve to hit my daughter? Did you tell her
00:28:24who I
00:28:24am? Of course I did. They didn't care. And worse, her cowboy husband marched right in here and sat in
00:28:30Sebastian Whitcomb's chair. It's true, vice chair. That woman and her man, completely out of line.
00:28:36Mr. West, actually, there's something you should- Shut up, you fool. You stood by while someone
00:28:44assaulted my daughter in my building. Mr. West, please. You don't understand. That man, he's Mr. Whitwell.
00:28:50You dare bring up Mr. Whitwell. Dr. Prescott was hired by him. And this is what you allow here. On
00:28:56the
00:28:56very day Mr. Whitwell returns? No, I- I-
00:29:06You two. You're the one stirring up trouble. That's right. Him. He's Eleanor's fake husband. And she's the
00:29:14one who caused trouble here. Mr. West, my son used to date Eleanor, but that ended a long time ago.
00:29:19He's got
00:29:19nothing to do with any of this today. Relax. Dr. Preston was personally chosen by Mr. Whitwell.
00:29:24He won't be held responsible. Oh, thank you, Mr. West. You hear that? My dad's here. He runs this
00:29:31place. Right under Sebastian. You're finished. What happened to all that attitude? Hiding behind
00:29:38a chair now when a real boss is in the room? You really have no idea what's coming. You've completely
00:29:44lost it. You dragged in some random escort to play your husband, and now he's sitting in Mr.
00:29:50Whitmore's chair, too scared to even turn around. Hey, you. Get your ass out of that chair before
00:29:55this turns ugly. Someone turn that damn chair. I want to see the clown's face. Let's play.
00:30:05Daniel, if I were you, I wouldn't touch that chair. Because once you do, your little career
00:30:09crumbles. Is that supposed to scare me? Just a fact. He's not someone you want to cross. My
00:30:15father's the vice chair of Whitmore. The only one outranking him is Sebastian. And you're telling
00:30:21me we should be afraid of your little toy boy sitting there? You think we're scared of the guy you
00:30:26found
00:30:27in a nightclub? Please. These two think they're running some drama box show. Let's be honest.
00:30:33Trash is trash, and everyone here knows it. Eleanor, maybe all those years of poverty fried your brain.
00:30:38You should know Mr. West is not someone you can afford to afford. Oh, really? And why's that?
00:30:42Because you're a nobody. Mr. West could have you and your husband crippled before lunch.
00:30:46Funny. You all love to talk about who's finished. But when that chair turns,
00:30:52we'll all see who's really done for. You're saying Mr. West is the one in trouble? You've truly
00:30:58lost your fucking mind since our breakup. Well, this is new. I've never had some little girl tell me
00:31:03my end is near. You've got guts. But guts don't save you when you pisses me off.
00:31:19Let me show you what happens when your little husband pretends his way into Whitmore.
00:31:27Right. Breaking their legs isn't enough. Better to toss them out of the country for good.
00:31:31That's exactly what I plan to do. Turn that damn chair around, or I'll do it myself.
00:31:35Mr. West, please. You can't. He's not just- Why the hell not? They deserve it.
00:31:40I just don't understand. Why is everyone so scared? They even asked me to apologize.
00:31:46What? Apologize to them? Well, since you're all so desperate to meet him, Sebastian,
00:31:53mind saying hello? Let's not keep them waiting. That voice. No, it can't be.
00:32:03Stop pretending. Just turn around.
00:32:19You thought that would scare me? I turned the chair. So now what?
00:32:27No. No way. You want to see me, James West? Mr. Whitmore.
00:32:32Dad, no need to call Mr. Whitmore. He'll be here any minute. Once he came, these two idiots were dead.
00:32:37Eleanor, this is your last chance. Before Mr. Whitmore arrives, beg. You might walk away.
00:32:45I won't beg anyone, but you? You can start practicing your apologies now.
00:32:51You? Stop wasting breath. If they want to burn, let them.
00:33:00See that, Eleanor? Your fantasy is over. My dad is here now. He'll-
00:33:06He'll kill you all. Get up, call boy, before you lose your precious ass that helps you earn life.
00:33:14Shut up.
00:33:17Dad, what are you shaking? Oh, I get it. You're gonna throw them out before Sebastian arrives.
00:33:22Perfect. Do it. You see that? My dad's hand shakes when he's pissed. The more it shakes, the angrier he
00:33:30is.
00:33:31Have you ever considered maybe he's not shaking from anger? Please. My father fears no one. And if he's
00:33:37trembling, it's just because he's about to fire every last one of you. You still don't realize where it
00:33:43sits, do you? Pathetic. You're still bragging while you're about to get kicked out. Keep talking.
00:33:51You're digging your own grave. Dad, are you done shaking yet? Can we deal with these two nobodies now?
00:34:01Yes. Yes. Yes, I'll deal with this. I'm dealing with you.
00:34:12Dad. You fool. Do you even know what you've done?
00:34:17Me? They're the ones who caused all these troubles.
00:34:22Shut it. Apologize to them. Now. Apologize to them?
00:34:27Mr. West. They just assaulted your daughter. Why would we apologize?
00:34:34You brainless idiots. Do you even know who he is? You can't do this. I'm a PhD. I just made
00:34:39partner at Whitmore.
00:34:40A PhD, huh?
00:34:49What the hell are you doing? This is my son's celebration. There is no celebration.
00:34:54Not without him because that's Sebastian, CEO of Whitmore Group.
00:35:01What happened? Mr. Whitmore, I apologize for my idiot kid.
00:35:07Please forgive us. Mr. Whitmore, please forgive us.
00:35:18Daniel. That man. Is he really Sebastian Whitwild?
00:35:22I don't know. But Eleanor claimed to be married to that guy. That man, Sebastian, how-
00:35:28That man was just a gigolo hired by her. That can't be Sebastian. It just can't.
00:35:32Dad, you're kidding me, right? Tell me this is some kind of sick test.
00:35:35You idiot. You've ruined the West's name. Get on your knees and beg Mr. Whitmore for forgiveness now.
00:35:43So, he's Sebastian Whitmore? Please, just listen to me. I can explain.
00:35:47You're lucky I don't lay my hands on a woman, but this isn't over. James, this is the heir you've
00:35:51raised.
00:35:52Perhaps you should resign from the board and teach your daughter what respect is.
00:35:55Mr. Whitmore, I beg you, she's young, stupid. She doesn't represent me.
00:35:59You're right. She doesn't. But you do. And that's the fired now. No, please, Mr. Whitmore, don't-
00:36:06So now I get it, Eleanor. No wonder you had no fear, because you had Mr. Whitmore behind you the
00:36:11whole time.
00:36:12You must think you're an untouchable big shot now, huh?
00:36:18No, you've got it wrong. I'm not untouchable because of Sebastian. I'm untouchable because I always was.
00:36:24Seven years, Daniel. And you never once asked who I was. You were so eager to leave. You never stopped
00:36:30to see who you were leaving.
00:36:32Dr. Proscott, we fast-tracked you for talent. Yes, your academic record is impressive.
00:36:37But here at Whitmore, we hire for integrity. And you've failed that test. Your offer is dead.
00:36:43Wait! Mrs. Whitmore, please don't do this. My son's worked his whole life for this. Don't throw him out!
00:36:49My decision is final. No amount of begging will change it. And you know exactly the reason, Dr. Proscott.
00:36:57I-I-
00:37:02Sebastian Whitmore, you've gone too far.
00:37:05Adam Whitmore.
00:37:08Grandma.
00:37:10Don't you dare call me that. Not when you defy the family like this.
00:37:18You've outdone yourself this time, Sebastian. Grandmother told you to marry Sylvia Caldwell,
00:37:22and what do you do? Ghost us, then stroke back in here, start firing people?
00:37:26About the engagement. You forget who runs this place. Sure, you hold the CEO title,
00:37:31but it was Grandma who built Whitmore Group from the ground up.
00:37:34And as for Dr. Prescott and Mr. West, you don't get to fire them.
00:37:39You hear that, Daniel? You're not getting fired. But who is that guy? Why is he talking back to Whitmore?
00:37:48That's Winston, Sebastian's big brother. And Grandma, she favors Winston over Sebastian.
00:37:53Winston, don't overstep. I am still the acting CEO. Staffing decisions are mine. Not if Grandma says otherwise.
00:38:01James has given decades to this company. His termination, not happening.
00:38:07Thank you, Madam Whitmore. Thank you. Thank you for standing up to me.
00:38:11And as for him, he stays.
00:38:17You don't have the authority to touch him. But Grandma, I...
00:38:21The Thunder Circle funds the world's top scholars. Their chairman, Lady Thunder, is arriving tomorrow.
00:38:25We must secure her paper. And Dr. Prescott, he's exactly the kind of golden boy she's looking for.
00:38:29So, he stays. For Whitmore. Got it?
00:38:34Yes. Then, focus on what matters. Marrying Sylvia Caldwell.
00:38:39That marriage locks us into the Thunder Circle.
00:38:42No, I won't marry Sylvia, and I'm... I'm already...
00:38:46My decision's final. No one's changing it.
00:38:54No wonder he was in such a rush to find someone to marry.
00:38:58He helped me once. I guess now it's my turn to return the favor.
00:39:10Lady Thunder, Whitmore's proposal is approved.
00:39:13We'll go public at tomorrow's gala.
00:39:18Whitmore will be our first official US partner.
00:39:22Perfect. Make sure it's loud.
00:39:25I'm going to give my husband a surprise.
00:39:32Sebastian, I know you're upset.
00:39:34But marrying Sylvia connects us to the Caldwells.
00:39:37And through them, the Thunder Circle.
00:39:40That's the future.
00:39:41So you'd rather hand over our legacy to someone else?
00:39:44I believe in building it myself. Not chasing shortcuts.
00:39:47Short-cut. It's called strategy.
00:39:50If the road to power is already paved, why waste time laying bricks?
00:39:55Then I disagree, madam. That's not strategies, that's fear.
00:39:59You can't force Sebastian to marry someone else.
00:40:01What the hell is she doing?
00:40:06Oh god, it's her again.
00:40:08Doesn't she get tired of humiliating herself?
00:40:11Who let the trash out? Someone take her back to the curb.
00:40:15Who is she?
00:40:18Madam Whitmore. That's Eleanor, my ex.
00:40:21She stalked me here. Then she lashed on to Sebastian, pretending to be his wife just to dodge your engagement
00:40:27plans.
00:40:28Shut up, Daniel! One more word, and I will break your jaw.
00:40:33See that, mother? He's panicking.
00:40:35Madam, they're lying to your face.
00:40:38That girl, Eleanor, she's just using Sebastian, trying to save herself from trouble.
00:40:45I guess that's just their scheme. Sebastian is using this little act to get out of marrying Sylvia.
00:40:53Yes, Sebastian and I started as pretend, but we're not pretending anymore.
00:41:01What are you playing at?
00:41:09Sebastian Whitfield, will you marry me for real?
00:41:16You've got to be shitting me!
00:41:20Are you out of your mind? You're doubling down on this circus?
00:41:24That's hilarious. Do you think he will marry you?
00:41:28You think you can take advantage now? Even if Mr. Whitmore's in trouble,
00:41:31that doesn't mean he'd stoop to marrying someone like you.
00:41:36Sebastian, if you say yes to her now, you lose everything.
00:41:39Do you even know what you're doing?
00:41:43Of course. You proposed first. I'm just returning the favor.
00:41:48What's the matter, Sebastian? Scared?
00:41:50Eleanor, stop. When I proposed to you, I still had everything.
00:41:55You turned me down, and now that I'm in trouble, you say yes?
00:41:59Exactly. Because I'm not saying yes to your title or fortune.
00:42:03I'm saying yes to you. Just as you are. Just as you are.
00:42:08Then, Eleanor, I say yes too. I will marry you.
00:42:16There. She's my wife now. Anyone got a problem with that?
00:42:32Well done, Sebastian. You think marrying this random girl gives you a fight against the family?
00:42:37I see now my words mean nothing to you anymore.
00:42:41So I'll make myself clear. I am suspending Sebastian from all duties as CEO Whitmore Group.
00:42:53Grandma, you can't be serious.
00:42:57I've already secured the investment from the Thunder, sir.
00:43:03Stop calling me that. The moment you proposed to that woman, you made your choice over the family.
00:43:08And this is only at the beginning. Tomorrow, there'll be a gala to welcome Lady Thunder.
00:43:12Our family has secured an invite only because of Sylvia. And you betrayed her?
00:43:16Sebastian, you will attend and pacify Sylvia. That'll be your last chance.
00:43:21If you fail that, you pack your things and leave the family.
00:43:26I know you've been chasing an investment behind our backs. Well, bad news.
00:43:29Sylvia has promised me that unless you marry her, there won't be a single cent from the Thunder Circle.
00:43:34That's impossible.
00:43:35I already got confirmation from the Thunder Circle. The deal is done.
00:43:39A confirmation. The words are cheap.
00:43:42Unless you've got a signed contract in your hand, you've got nothing.
00:43:45Mr. Whitmore...
00:43:49The Circle hasn't sent over any signed paperwork yet.
00:43:53See, I'll enjoy watching you fall, little brother.
00:43:56And you, girl, trying to steal Sylvia's fiancé? You'll see what hell you've gotten into.
00:44:06Oh, and you, doctor. You'll be joining us at tomorrow's gala.
00:44:11Did you hear that, Daniel? You're invited. A gala that only invites billionaires.
00:44:19That's because your Whitmore recommendation comes from the Thunder Circle.
00:44:23Wait, what?
00:44:26Comes from what?
00:44:27Is that true? The Thunder Circle. They gave my son the letter.
00:44:31Yes. Sylvia says Lady Thunder has a soft spot for polished scholars. Tomorrow's your chance.
00:44:37Play it right, and who knows? Perhaps she'll take a liking to you.
00:44:41Thank you, Mr. Whitmore. I will go.
00:44:46Good. Then it's settled.
00:44:52The Thunder Circle gave us their word they wouldn't back out. Parker, go check that out now.
00:44:59Relax. I said they'd invest in you. They still will.
00:45:05Really? You think some backroom nobody like you could land capital from the Thunder Circle?
00:45:17We'll see who's laughing tomorrow. And just to be clear, the Thunder Circle will never choose you.
00:45:24You seriously think someone like you matters to the Thunder Circle? You're not invited, but we are.
00:45:31You'll find out tomorrow whether I matter.
00:45:34Tomorrow? You've stolen Sylvia Caldwell's husband. Be glad if you're still breathing by morning.
00:45:42If you've got even a shred of sense left, get on a plane tonight. Stop wasting your last hours chasing
00:45:48your gold digger dream.
00:45:49Oh, so I'm a gold digger now? Of course. You're clinging to Sebastian like he's your lifeline.
00:45:57But even he can't protect you now. Forget it, Mom. Talking to her is a waste of time.
00:46:02But if I do end up impressing the Thunder Circle tomorrow, maybe I'll toss you a favor.
00:46:09Keep you alive.
00:46:13Let's go.
00:46:17I hope tomorrow, when you all realize I'm the CEO of the Circle, you still feel this high.
00:46:25Don't listen to them. I'll do whatever it takes to protect you tomorrow.
00:46:29Relax, Mr. Whitmore. I've got this. Tomorrow at the Gala, everything will be handled.
00:46:35Yes, ma'am. I get it. You're the dangerous one. But Eleanor, the Thunder Circle, the Caldwell family, they're not
00:46:42people you can handle.
00:46:43So what?
00:46:44So, tomorrow, I'll sign the deal. I'll secure everything. Because keeping you safe is my job now.
00:46:53Oh, wow. What a hero. What happened to the cocky CEO who begged me to marry him on the plane?
00:46:58Come on, that was so embarrassing. The man on that plane no longer exists, alright?
00:47:07So, my wife? Can we move to the next step? Let's get married.
00:47:32Lady Thunder, how are the preparations for tomorrow's gala?
00:47:38Everything's ready. Media's locked. The billion dollar contract with Whitmore is finalized.
00:47:43Good. But remember, this isn't for the Whitmore family. It's for Sebastian. Make sure the funds land only in his
00:47:49hands.
00:47:49Understood. And Lady Thunder? Two allies have requested a meeting. They're waiting outside. Shall I send them in?
00:47:53Bring them in.
00:47:55Lady Thunder.
00:47:59So, how have you been? Your business good?
00:48:01Yes, Thunder Lady, and thank you. Your support during my toughest years meant everything. My weapons empire now spans five
00:48:07continents.
00:48:07Impressive. And you, Prince Amir?
00:48:10I'm doing well. Without your backing, I wouldn't be where I am, leading my country with stability.
00:48:15That's good to hear. Will I see both of you at the gala tomorrow?
00:48:18Of course. Whatever you need, Lady Thunder, just say the word. I'll back you fully.
00:48:23I'm afraid I can't attend. Things have grown tense between the Caldwells and me.
00:48:27What happened?
00:48:28In the past few years, they've been expanding aggressively, crushing competitors left and right.
00:48:32I thought they were acting with your approval, so I didn't intervene.
00:48:34No. I never authorized any of that. I underestimated how far they'd go, but it ends now.
00:48:40They'll answer for everything they've done.
00:48:42Then tomorrow should be... entertaining. Let's shake the world together.
00:48:54Sebastian.
00:49:06Hey, just checking in. Are you free tomorrow?
00:49:09What's going on?
00:49:10See, the gal is tomorrow. I had a few dresses made for you.
00:49:13A few? You make it sound like you are hosting a fashion week for me.
00:49:18Look, as your husband, I must make sure you're the most stunning woman in the room.
00:49:21Is that so? Or is it just so you can make your enemies... jealous?
00:49:29Who says I can't do both?
00:49:37I've got to go. We'll talk tomorrow. Okay, good night.
00:49:41Mr. Whitbear, Lady Thunder is currently in a closed meeting. She won't be seeing anyone tonight.
00:49:46Mr. Lee, I just need to confirm about the investment. I...
00:49:49You'll get your answer at the gala.
00:49:52Thank you, Mr. Lee.
00:50:11Today is the gala. Sylvia has introduced us to pick up our clothes from his brother, Ravine.
00:50:16He owns the most exclusive boutique in the city. Celebrities beg for these designs and still leave empty-handed.
00:50:23Unbelievable! Mr. Caldwell, you really shouldn't have.
00:50:26It's worth every penny if it gets Lady Thunder's attention. Just pick out anything you want in the store.
00:50:31Oh, thank you, and your sister.
00:50:33Dr. Prescott, you will be representing both the Boga Whitmore and Caldwell families at the gala. Help us win Lady
00:50:39Thunder's favor.
00:50:40Absolutely.
00:50:42That's my boy, PhD. Perfect. And maybe about to become Lady Thunder's future partner. My boy, let's be honest. Next
00:50:49to Lady Thunder, that Eleanor girl, even Margaret, they're nothing.
00:50:53If she notices you and you end up marrying her, you'd rule.
00:51:00You've got to be kidding me.
00:51:05Eleanor?
00:51:09Well, well. Look who thinks she's someone now. You've got some nerve showing your face here, Eleanor.
00:51:15Watch your mouth. My wife can go wherever she damn well pleases.
00:51:21Sebastian brought you here to play dress-up? Adorable. Too bad this dress costs more than what you make in
00:51:27a year.
00:51:27Who is she, Sebastian? I thought you were still with my sister.
00:51:31And you are? You seriously don't know? He's Sylvia Caldwell's brother.
00:51:36How shameless. You already stole the Caldwell man, and now you're shopping like you belong here?
00:51:41Wait, stole what? Oh, Raveen, you haven't heard? That gold dragger cons Sebastian into marrying her.
00:51:47She's pretending to be Mrs. Whitmore now. What? Married? Sebastian, you tossed my sister aside for this cheap whore?
00:51:56Watch your mouth. Whatever arrangement I had with Sylvia, it's over. I'll deal with her. But you, you never get
00:52:03to insult my wife.
00:52:04Your wife? In my store? I have every right to throw both of you out. Her first.
00:52:09Oh really? Then let me make it easy for you. We'll take everything. Every dress, every necklace,
00:52:16every damn shoe in this place. And after tonight, this store will belong to you.
00:52:26Wow, Eleanor. What did it take? Two days to hook him? But seriously, Sebastian,
00:52:32giving up Sylvia for her? What's the appeal? Maybe she can perform better in bed now?
00:52:38Shut the hell up! You don't get to speak about my wife, ever!
00:52:42Mr. Whitmore, that is enough! You're not even CEO anymore!
00:52:46Just because I'm not in the chair, doesn't mean I'm powerless.
00:52:54Please, my son has a PhD. One day, he's going to surpass you.
00:52:59Surpass me? My son, Daniel. He's going to marry the most powerful woman alive,
00:53:04Lady Thunder herself! I'm sorry, what?
00:53:07So regret it now? You left me, son, and now he's about to marry the woman who could crush you
00:53:13both.
00:53:17Actually, you're not entirely wrong.
00:53:21Daniel, your mother thinks you're going to marry Lady Thunder. Maybe that was possible once,
00:53:27but not anymore. Who the hell are you to say that? Because I am Lady Thunder,
00:53:31chairman of the Thunder Circle. And you? You've lost the right to even dream of standing beside me.
00:53:42You? Lady Thunder? Oh, please, someone give her an Oscar. Hear that? This lunatic actually
00:53:48thinks she runs the Thunder Circle and decides my son's future. Eleanor, Lady Thunder's not
00:53:54someone we joke about. You can't... You bitch! You break into my store, and now you're spouting
00:53:58delusions? Adam, buy off every Caldenwell Boutique worldwide. I want this brand under my name.
00:54:05Do you even know what it costs to buy my store? Eleanor, I get it. The breakup scrambled your head.
00:54:11But pretending to be Thunder Lady? You'll get Sebastian killed. So in your world,
00:54:15a woman like me could never be her? Even if by some miracle, you clawed your way up,
00:54:20you'd still be nothing. Sucking men dry. That is what you are good at.
00:54:25Enough of this, Chris. Call security before she drags us all down.
00:54:29Touch her, and I'll destroy you. You realize what you're doing? You're crossing a line.
00:54:35You think she's worth it? Side with her now, and you're both done. The Thunder Circle will eat you alive.
00:54:42Sylvia? Yeah, I'm dealing with what? They bought it? The Thunder Circle just acquired every
00:54:48global Caldwell Boutique? What? That's not possible! And Eleanor is the new owner?
00:54:58No! No, this has to be some kind of mistake. There's no way that street rat owns this place. It's
00:55:04a scam! A trick!
00:55:07Well, Raveen, looks like this store belongs to me now. You're no longer welcome here. Leave,
00:55:14before I have the guards escort you out. What? This is insane! You crazy bitch! How could you do this?
00:55:21Say one more word, your name will be wiped off the fashion world like chalk and rain. Want to try
00:55:26me?
00:55:26No. Guards, remove them. No, you can't do this! Daniel, could she really be Thunder Lady?
00:55:47Oh, absolutely not! I've known her for years! There's no way she could run the Thunder Circle! Then how
00:55:54the hell did she buy my store? You still don't get it? That nanny work she did in Africa,
00:56:01that's where she met Lady Thunder, who just happens to run a charity there too.
00:56:04So, you're saying she used Lady Thunder's sympathy to get this? Exactly. She's just a side piece with great
00:56:13timing. But I'll expose everything. Tomorrow, her little luck ends.
00:56:25Eleanor, you're not seriously telling me you're the real Lady Thunder?
00:56:30I can't tell Sebastian everything, not yet. Not until the gala.
00:56:36Back when I was working in Africa, I met her. You met Lady Thunder? Yes, she visited one of our
00:56:42shelters. We spoke, so I reached out to her just now, asked for help. Why didn't you tell me you
00:56:49knew
00:56:49her before? Look, I'm sorry, I- That's amazing! If Thunder Lady's on your side, then Sylvia wouldn't
00:56:57dare lay a hand on you tomorrow. Sounds like you really don't want to see me get hurt.
00:57:04Of course not. You're my wife. You stood by me when everything fell apart. So tomorrow,
00:57:12I'll do whatever it takes to protect you. That's my only job now. That's the first time a man's ever
00:57:17said that to me. But tomorrow, once we walk into that gala, it's official. Public. You're not afraid of that?
00:57:29I've been dying to tell the world you're mine.
00:57:37Winston, congratulations. Everyone knows by now your mother has Sebastian from his position.
00:57:45That makes you the next in line for CEO, doesn't it? Well, Sebastian was never CEO material.
00:57:53My mother saw it. So did the board. Winston, you've got the support of the Caldwell family. Their ties to
00:58:02the
00:58:02Circle aren't small. And tonight, I heard Lady Thunder will announce the person who gets the billion
00:58:10dollar investment. And you, Whitmore's golden boy look, like you've already locked it in.
00:58:26You've got a lot of nerve showing up here, Sebastian.
00:58:33This is the Thunder Circle's return gala. As a member of the Whitmore, I have every right
00:58:38to be here. And you'd better be at Sylvia's suite instead of parading around like you still belong
00:58:44at the top. And you, what kind of gutter trash thinks she can just show up here?
00:58:50Eleanor is my wife. You don't speak to her like that.
00:58:54Wife? You said that out loud.
00:58:58Hey, everyone. Gather round. I've got a joke for you.
00:59:03This man, my brother, was once the acting CEO of the Whitmore Group. Born into privilege,
00:59:08he could have married Sylvia and joined the powerful Caldwell family. But instead,
00:59:11he married her. A gold digger. And he calls her his wife? Tell me, isn't that hilarious?
00:59:19Honestly, Sebastian used to be a force. Now he's just another doughy man who fell for the cheap whore.
00:59:28And he even offended the Caldwells. He's so dead now.
00:59:36You hear that, Sebastian? Tell me. Doesn't that make you pathetic?
00:59:39Shut your mouth, or I'll break that smug little jaw of yours.
00:59:42Do it! If I were you, I'd go crawl back to Sylvia, beg for scraps. And as for this joke
00:59:48you call a wife,
00:59:49I'll deal with her first. I'd love to see which idiot thinks they can deal with me here.
00:59:55Don't you dare run your mouth!
01:00:00You bitch!
01:00:04Just come to me, Winston.
01:00:11You bastard! I'm your brother! And you're letting that bitch humiliate me in front of everyone?
01:00:16Let him go, Sebastian. I'm curious how far he wants to go.
01:00:20Isn't she just some nobody? Where'd she get the guts?
01:00:23Because she's riding Sebastian's coattails. But once he's out, she's over.
01:00:26Sebastian, you've humiliated our family. And you've chosen this woman over your blood!
01:00:32What? Fine! As of this moment, I exile you from the Whitmore family!
01:00:38You don't have the authority to exile me from Whitmore.
01:00:42He does not. But I do.
01:00:53Grandma.
01:00:54Sebastian, I'll ask you one last time. Are you going to marry Sylvia?
01:01:01No, Grandmother. I won't. I've never loved her.
01:01:05I didn't ask if you love her. I asked.
01:01:10Will you marry her?
01:01:14No. And I won't divorce Eleanor.
01:01:17You'd throw away your family's future for this useless woman?
01:01:23Even if you are my grandmother, you don't get to insult my wife.
01:01:27And do you really believe marrying into the Caldwell family will elevate us?
01:01:32Of course I do. What are you trying to say?
01:01:35The Caldwells say merge, but we both know what they want. They want our assets. Our name.
01:01:42And when they're done bleeding us dry, Whitford will be nothing. We cannot let that happen.
01:01:47And we can't trust Sylvia!
01:01:52No wonder Sebastian's a CEO. Sharp instincts. Looks like I picked the right man.
01:01:58Grandma, don't listen to him. Sylvia promised. If Sebastian agrees, the Caldwells will bring us
01:02:03straight into the Thunder Circle's inner core.
01:02:05You're sure?
01:02:06Absolutely. That's what tonight is all about. Sylvia's on her way now. Besides Lady Thunder,
01:02:10she's the centerpiece of this gala. If we cross her, we lose everything.
01:02:14You're right. We can't afford to offend the Caldwells now. You hear that? You know what's at stake.
01:02:23What the hell are you laughing at?
01:02:26All of this. You're ready to sell Sebastian off for a shot at winning Sylvia's attention?
01:02:31And you call that strategy? You're sniffing the wrong trail.
01:02:34What's that supposed to mean? It means if you're looking for investment from the Thunder Circle,
01:02:40you don't need the Caldwells. You need me. What are you saying?
01:02:46Don't be ridiculous. Even a rat at the Thunder Circle has more value than you.
01:02:52She's out of her mind. The Thunder Circle is untouchable.
01:02:56How could someone like her say that? You look down on me because you have no idea who I really
01:03:02am.
01:03:02But once you find out, you'll be the ones kneeling.
01:03:07Then prove it. But if you're lying, you know the price.
01:03:12I am.
01:03:15This isn't about her lies. She's dragging down the entire Whitmore legacy.
01:03:23Madam Whitmore, you may not know. Yesterday, Eleanor and Sebastian aggressively acquired
01:03:29every ravine Caldell's boutique. Sebastian, is that true? The boutiques were taken over by Lady
01:03:36Thunder. Eleanor just asked her for help. What? How could she possibly know? Because she played the
01:03:43charity card. Years in Africa, nanny kids. It was all to gain the Lady Thunder's favor. Exactly. No
01:03:50wonder she seduced Sebastian, turned him against his own family. She's made a career out of clinging to
01:03:55powerful people. She's dangerous. A conniving parasite. You've offended the Caldwell family's
01:04:02heir, and now you're trying to drag us down with you? You've ruined our alliance! And now you show up
01:04:08here, crashing the Thunder Circle's gala? We should make her crawl for forgiveness! The one who had been
01:04:13trying to crush you is the Caldwell. They should beg for forgiveness. You arrogant lunatic! You think you
01:04:19can talk shit about Caldwell's? I'm just stating facts. You miserable.
01:04:32That's Sylvia Caldwell. Things are about to get ugly. Eleanor's finished. No one crosses the Caldells and
01:04:39walk away.
01:04:41So that's the famous Caldwell heiress? My son, marrying her might not be the worst thing.
01:04:47Mom? All right, all right. My son is made for Lady Thunder. That's someone you deserve.
01:04:54Sylvia, thank god you're here. Seriously, Winston? One girl and you crumble? Pathetic. Move.
01:05:02So, Eleanor, first you steal my man, then you get our stores and fire my brother? Tell me,
01:05:08are you fearless or just an idiot? Why do I have to be either? Are you that rattled? Good. Let's
01:05:13see how
01:05:13brave you are. Sylvia, don't... Sebastian, you're my fiance and you're defending her? I never agreed to
01:05:21marry you, Sylvia. I came here tonight to talk, to build something better. Better? You call tearing
01:05:27down our family's legacy better? Fine. You want something better? Neil, both of you, beg me for it.
01:05:42Sylvia, that's enough!
01:05:44Enough? I've barely started. By the time tonight's return gala ends, Whitmore won't even exist.
01:05:53Mrs. Caldwell, you can't do this. You promised to back our rise into the thunder circle.
01:05:59And didn't you promise Sebastian would marry me? It seems we're all breaking promises tonight.
01:06:04You hear that? Neil, marry her! Or you drag this family to ruin!
01:06:08Do you want to doom us all, you ungrateful bastard? What's the matter with you two, Sebastian?
01:06:16Too proud to kneel? Looks like you're the one who should kneel now.
01:06:25Oh my god! She's insane! She's totally insane!
01:06:33Sylvia, are you hurt? Do I look fine to you, idiot? You bitch! No one humiliates me like this!
01:06:42First time for everything. You'll get used to it. Kill her!
01:06:51This woman just desecrated the thunder circles gala. This isn't just an insult to me,
01:06:56it's treason, it's Lady Thunder herself! She will be eliminated. And anyone who stands with her
01:07:02becomes my enemy! This is it. If I stand with Sylvia now, I'll win her and Lady Thunder's favor.
01:07:08Sylvia is right! Eleanor defied Lady Thunder! She must be punished! I second that! She's a disgrace!
01:07:13She defied everything we stand for! We must punish her! You're a punisher! Punisher! Punisher!
01:07:25No! You've all got it wrong! Sebastian! Everyone here saw what she did! You want to defend her?
01:07:32You hear that, Eleanor? Game over. You breathe because I allow it. And when I say you're finished,
01:07:40you're finished. You dare? If you do that, I promise I'll kill you! Shut up, Sebastian! Everyone here wants her
01:07:48gone!
01:07:48You'd risk your entire family for a woman like her? You want to ruin yourself? Fine! But don't drag the
01:07:54Whitmans down with you! This is what happens when you defy the Caldwells. So tell me, Eleanor,
01:07:59how do you want to die? Impressive, Sylvia. Twisting the truth so quickly. But you picked the wrong
01:08:05opponent. All of you? You're nothing but insects in my eyes. Still mouthing off? I'll send you straight to hell!
01:08:13And who exactly do you plan on sending to hell?
01:08:29General Veresti and Prince Amir, what are they doing here?
01:08:34It's the Thunder Circle's return gala. Big names were expected. Too bad for her,
01:08:38she's completely screwed now. What are you doing here, Varelli? We were just about to take out the trash.
01:08:43Unless you're planning to interfere with Thunder Circle justice, I suggest you let us finish.
01:08:48Sylvia Caldwell. Who exactly were you planning to kill? She attacked me in public, disrupted the gala.
01:08:54Look, I know we've had our differences, but don't tell me you're here to steal my credits to impress Lady
01:08:59Thunder. Steal credit? You really have no idea what you've just done. One more word out of you,
01:09:08And the Caldwell name is history. You're serious. Deadly!
01:09:12You touch her again, and your entire empire burns to the ground. Because the woman you just threatened
01:09:18is Lady Thunder herself. Lady Thunder!
01:09:27What? Lady Thunder? Don't be ridiculous.
01:09:30She's just a gold digger, for God's sake. Exactly. She's a broke hooker. This is just another bluff.
01:09:37She's pulling the same stunt. She used Lady Thunder to crush the Caldwell stores, and now she's here to
01:09:44sabotage our alliance. She is a fraud! You must be delusious. Fine.
01:09:54If you want to stand with this liar, then you're both as good as dead.
01:10:03Now I understand. Just how bold your entire family has become. You think Varelli, Amir, and the entire
01:10:12Thunder Circle couldn't erase your family overnight. The real Thunder Lady could. But tonight, she'll destroy you. And your two
01:10:25pathetic defenders.
01:10:48Lay a finger on her. And I promise,
01:10:54none of you will live to regret it.
01:10:59You all want to defend a liar?
01:11:05STAND DOWN!
01:11:12STAND DOWN!
01:11:14That's Adam Lee. Lady Thunder's right hand. He doesn't show unless she commands it. What is happening?
01:11:19Mr. Lee, finally. You're Lady Thunder's assistant. Tell them this woman's lying. She's not Lady Thunder!
01:11:25Right? She's just my useless ex. How could she be anything? Lady Thunder runs billion-dollar portfolios. She babysits orphans.
01:11:32Shut up!
01:11:34Lady Thunder spent years leading the largest charity across Africa. While you were busy polishing your shoes, she was saving
01:11:39children!
01:11:44No, no, no! If that's true, then let her prove it!
01:11:47Lady Thunder is set to confirm the Circle's billion-dollar investment tonight, and the system's locked with one thing, her
01:11:52fingerprint. So if she's someone she claims to be, let her unlock it!
01:11:57Yes! Let her prove it!
01:11:59She can't. It's all just empty words.
01:12:02Well, Eleanor, if you're truly Thunder Lady, go ahead. Authorize the funds. Right here, right now.
01:12:09Elelyn, you sure you can?
01:12:11Relax, Sebastian. It's time they saw the truth.
01:12:32Highest level authorization verified. Eleanor Thunder. Title, CEO of the Thunder Circle. 100 billion funds. Activated.
01:12:46Oh God! She is the Thunder Lady! The CEO of the Thunder Circle!
01:12:50And... she's... investing 100 billion in Sebastian? No, no! It can't be happening!
01:12:59Now you all know who I am. She really unlocked it! She's Lady Thunder!
01:13:05Lady Thunder! You... you are... her? What now, Sylvia? Got anything left to say?
01:13:14I... I... Sylvia!
01:13:18This is it! The Caldwell name is done! My dad will kill me!
01:13:26Take them out. We'll deal with them. After the gala.
01:13:34Eleanor. I'm so impressed. Your Lady Thunder! The CEO of the Thunder Circle. The most powerful woman alive.
01:13:44Does it even matter anymore?
01:13:47Of course it matters. If I'd known... I never would have broken up with you.
01:13:54Things could have been different.
01:13:56Would they, Daniel?
01:13:59If I told you I was Lady Thunder...
01:14:03Would you have believed me? That I was the one who funded you?
01:14:09That I was the one who recommended you to Whitmore.
01:14:14We were together for seven years.
01:14:17You never once believed in me. You always saw me as someone who'd never match you.
01:14:22No, no! That's not true!
01:14:24All you ever wanted was a shortcut to the top.
01:14:29It was never about me.
01:14:31That... That's not what I...
01:14:34You made your choice. So now, every benefit I gave you, every contact, every dollar, I'm taking it all back.
01:14:51You made your choice.
01:14:51Eleanor. Don't do this.
01:14:55Please, Eleanor. We've known each other for years. You were always like a daughter to me!
01:14:59Any misunderstandings between us, we can fix!
01:15:03Your daughter? Weren't you the one who said I was just some useless girl?
01:15:07That I wasn't good enough for your son?
01:15:09That was before. I didn't know. I was stupid and blind.
01:15:15You... You're perfect, Eleanor.
01:15:19Now that you know I'm Lady Thunder, am I suddenly good enough?
01:15:23When I came back from Africa, that was the end of all this.
01:15:27You and Daniel, you're now out of my life.
01:15:33Please, we were together so long, Eleanor!
01:15:36Forgive me, please!
01:15:38You wanted a fast track to power, Daniel. Well, enjoy the fall.
01:15:43Eleanor. No, I mean Lady Thunder. You and my Sebastian are such a perfect match. Congratulations.
01:15:51Indeed. Congratulations to you both.
01:15:57You're Sebastian? Interesting. I thought you expelled him from your family.
01:16:04That was a mistake. Of course he's still family, my grandson.
01:16:09Didn't I warn you? I told you all you would regret casting him aside.
01:16:13Grandma, I've decided. I'm stepping away from the Whitmos.
01:16:16From now on, I'll build something truly mine, without the family's shadow.
01:16:20But Sebastian...
01:16:21You should be grateful Sebastian still calls you Grandmother.
01:16:26Don't push your luck, madam.
01:16:31All right. I respect your choice.
01:16:35So, Eleanor...
01:16:37As you can see, I'm no longer just a Whitmore.
01:16:40I'm a man starting over.
01:16:44But if you'll have me, I'd rather start it with you.
01:16:47Will you stay by my side?
01:16:48And marry me?
01:16:50Of course I will.
01:16:51This time, as your wife, your investor, and your future co-founder.
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