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00:00Elowen, don't put on that stubborn little face.
00:02This engagement with Darius is the best deal you'll ever land in your entire life.
00:07Your mother's hospital bills pile up higher every single day.
00:11Do you honestly think that Charity Hospital will keep her on the transplant list for free?
00:15I can work.
00:16I've sent portfolios to 12 jewelry studios in the city.
00:20I'll earn every penny for mom's surgery.
00:22I don't need to marry anyone for it.
00:24Earn?
00:25Sweetheart, how much does a rookie jewelry designer make?
00:28Three? Four thousand dollars a month?
00:32Your mom's heart surgery costs half a million, not counting post-op care.
00:36You'll be gray-head before you save enough.
00:38Marry me, and I'll pay the full bill up front.
00:42You get to live in a penthouse, wear nice clothes, never work another day in your life.
00:47It's a steal for a girl in your position.
00:50He's right.
00:51The Croft family is one of the oldest real estate families in the state.
00:55You're climbing several social romps with this marriage.
00:58You ought to get on your knees and thank me for arranging it.
01:02Thank you?
01:04You're selling me off to pay your gambling debts, aren't you?
01:07Dad left a two million dollar trust fund for mom's medical care.
01:11Where did all the money go?
01:12Running this household costs money.
01:14Your father's little savings dried up ages ago.
01:16Now you either sign this engagement paper tomorrow morning at City Hall,
01:20or I call the hospital and pull the plug on your mother's treatment by the end of the week.
01:24You know I don't make empty threats, Elevin.
01:29Give me three days.
01:30I need to say goodbye to mom properly.
01:33Three days?
01:33No way.
01:34I don't wait for anyone.
01:36Tomorrow morning, nine o'clock City Hall.
01:38Be there in a white dress, or you can start planning your mother's funeral.
01:42Be a good girl, Ellie.
01:43This is the only way to save your mother.
01:45Don't be stupid.
01:54Ellie!
01:55I texted you a hundred times.
01:57What did that witch Vivian say?
01:59She didn't force you to agree to that marriage, did you?
02:01She says if I don't marry Darius tomorrow,
02:03she'll cut off mom's medical funding.
02:06She controls all of dad's trust money.
02:10That evil, greedy woman.
02:11She's completely insane.
02:14Darius Croc is a total scumbag.
02:16He's already had two messy divorces,
02:17and he's got a dozen mischiefs on the side.
02:20He doesn't want you.
02:21He wants your grandmother's vintage jewelry collection.
02:24We can fight this.
02:25I can ask my boss for an advance on my salary.
02:28We can launch a crows-trending campaign.
02:30There are a hundred other ways to get the money.
02:32We don't have time for crowdfunding.
02:34The doctor said mom's donor heart will be available in three weeks.
02:37If we miss the window, she might not get another chance.
02:40And Vivian froze all of mom's personal bank accounts.
02:43She holds all the cards.
02:45But I'm not going to marry him.
02:47I'm taking mom and leaving the city tonight.
02:50There's a small clinic upstate that takes private pay patients.
02:53We can lay low there until I figure something out.
02:56But Vivian has private investigators.
02:59She'll find you within a week.
03:01You can't run forever.
03:03Wait.
03:05I have an old classmate who works at the Royal Grand Hotel.
03:08She said they have a secure executive floor.
03:10You can hide there for one night, then take the early train upstate tomorrow.
03:14Vivian's people won't think to look there.
03:16Really?
03:16But that's the most expensive hotel in the city.
03:19I can't afford-
03:19Don't worry about it.
03:20My friend owes me a favor.
03:21She'll let you crash in an empty suite for a few hours.
03:24Just lay low until the first train leaves at 6 a.m.
03:28Ellie, my sweet girl.
03:30You've been crying, haven't you?
03:33No, Mom.
03:34Just the cold wind outside.
03:36I brought you your favorite chicken soup.
03:38Pearl made it.
03:39I heard Vivian on the phone yesterday.
03:41She was talking about the Croft boy.
03:43Promise me you won't marry someone you don't love just for me.
03:48I'd rather die than see you trapped in a loveless marriage for the rest of your life.
03:52I promise, I won't marry anyone I don't love.
03:55You taught me that, remember?
03:56True love and true passion are the most precious things in the world.
03:59Just focus on getting better.
04:01I have everything under control.
04:03I'm going to open up my own jewelry studio someday, and you'll be my first customer.
04:08My brave, talented girl.
04:11Hey!
04:11You there!
04:12Stop running!
04:17Hello?
04:18Is anyone here?
04:22Finley, did you authorize someone to come up to the suite tonight?
04:25No, sir.
04:26No meetings are scheduled for tonight.
04:28The security detail confirmed the entire executive floor is sealed off.
04:31There's someone in the living room.
04:32Pull up the corridor surveillance feed.
04:33Now.
04:38I'm so sorry.
04:40I got lost in the rain.
04:41I'll leave right now, I promise.
04:42Stop.
04:51Who are you?
04:52How did you get past the floor security?
04:58My name is Elwyn Bennett.
05:00I was running from some people who were chasing me, and I saw this door was open.
05:05I didn't mean to break in.
05:07I'll go right now, and I won't tell anyone I was here.
05:17Sir, I checked the surveillance.
05:18She snuck in through the service stairwell.
05:21The security team is on their way up to escort her out.
05:23They'll be there in two minutes.
05:24Wait.
05:25Tell them to stand by.
05:32Marry me.
05:34What?
05:36I said, marry me.
05:38I'll pay you $500,000 as compensation.
05:41We'll stay married for exactly 12 months, then file for a quiet divorce.
05:45No questions asked, no drama.
05:48You're insane.
05:49I don't even know your name.
05:52Elias Blackwell.
05:54You can look me up later.
05:56You need money, don't you?
05:58You wouldn't be running from people in the middle of a rainstorm if you didn't.
06:02$500,000, tax-free.
06:05Deposited into any bank account you choose, tomorrow morning.
06:10It's enough to pay for medical bills, get out of whatever trouble you're in, and start over.
06:16Why me?
06:17You're rich and handsome.
06:19You could have any woman in the city.
06:24Because you showed up at exactly the right time.
06:28And you don't look like the kind of woman who will try to blackmail me or leak our marriage to
06:32the press.
06:34You want money.
06:35I want a wife on paper.
06:37It's a simple business deal.
06:43Mr. Blackwed, we have 40 minutes until midnight.
06:46If we don't file the marriage application before then, the trust fund defaults.
06:49The senator's daughter just called again to say she won't be coming.
06:54You have two options.
06:55Take the deal, sign the papers, and walk away with $500,000 in 12 months.
06:59Or leave right now, and let my security team throw you out into the rain.
07:04Your choice.
07:07I'll do it.
07:08But I have conditions.
07:13Speak.
07:14First, the full amount has to be in my mother's hospital account by noon tomorrow.
07:18Second, we live separately under the same roof.
07:21No intimacy, no romantic obligations.
07:23Third, you can't interfere with my work or my personal life.
07:27If you agree, I'll sign.
07:30Deal.
07:33Ms. Bennett, this is the standard marriage license application for the state.
07:37This is the pre-novel agreement.
07:39It states clearly that the marriage is for a term of 12 months, with no entitlement to
07:44Mr. Balclow's personal assets.
07:47This is the non-disclosure agreement.
07:49You are not permitted to reveal the nature of this marriage to any third party.
07:57My mom's medical bills.
07:59The transfer order is already queued.
08:01As soon as the marriage license is filed, the money goes out.
08:10Here is your personal copy of the final agreement, along with a few early drafts for your records.
08:15You can reach out to me anytime if you have questions.
08:22Ten seconds to midnight.
08:23I'll run these down to the county clerk's office right now.
08:25They're waiting for us.
08:26Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Blackwick.
08:35So, now what?
08:41The guest bedroom is down the hall.
08:42You can stay there tonight.
08:44Tomorrow morning, Mrs. Hudson will come pick you up and take you to the estate.
08:48She'll show you around and go over the house rules.
08:51We'll live separate lives.
08:53You stay out of my way, I stay out of yours.
08:55No one needs to know this is a fake marriage.
08:58Okay.
09:02For giving me this option.
09:15Sir, the marriage license was filed at 11.58 p.m. last night.
09:19The $500,000 transfer to St. Mary's Hospital went through at 8.02 a.m.
09:24The hospital confirmed that Mrs. Bennett's surgery is scheduled for next week as planned.
09:28I ran a background check on Mrs. Bennett.
09:31Her father was Arthur Bennett, who ran a small jewelry company before he passed three years ago.
09:36Her mother has dilated cardiopathy and has been on the transplant list for six months.
09:42Her stepmother, Vivian Bennett, has been embezzling from the family trust and has significant gambling debts.
09:48She arranged the marriage with Darius Kroc to pay off her creditors.
09:54Darius Kroc?
09:56The Kroc real estate kid?
09:59Yes, sir.
10:00He's got a long record of fraud and domestic violence complaints.
10:03All swept under the rug by his father's money.
10:07Have Mrs. Hudson prepare the West Wing guest suite for her.
10:11Make sure it has a design studio space.
10:13She's a jewelry designer.
10:14Understood.
10:16Shall I arrange for security to keep Vivian Bennett and Darius Kroc off the property?
10:19Do it.
10:20And don't tell her I asked for the studio space.
10:23Say it's a spare room that hasn't been used.
10:26Of course, sir.
10:34Mrs. Hudson is back with Miss Bennett.
10:36Shall I go down to greet her?
10:38No.
10:40I have a board meeting in an hour.
10:42Tell Mrs. Hudson to show her around and make sure she has everything she needs.
10:45And remind her of the rules.
10:47She stays in the West Wing.
10:48We don't eat meals together.
10:50We don't socialize.
10:51This is a business arrangement.
10:53Nothing more.
11:03This room was used as a craft room by the old Mrs. Blackwell.
11:08It hasn't been touched in years.
11:11I had the maids clean it up for you since Mr. Blackwell said you're a jewelry designer.
11:18It's perfect.
11:19Thank you so much, Mrs. Hudson.
11:21Please, call me Margaret.
11:24Now, let's go over the house rules, dear.
11:27Mr. Blackheck is a very private man.
11:30He lives in the East Wing.
11:31You are welcome to use the kitchen, the gardens, the library, and this West Wing as you please.
11:37Just try not to cross paths too often.
11:40Meals can be served to your suite whenever you like.
11:43Just ring the bell.
11:45The staff comes in every morning at seven, leaves at six in the evening.
11:50If you need anything at all, you can find me in the main kitchen.
11:55I understand.
11:57I'll be quiet and stay out of his way.
12:00Thank you for being so kind to me.
12:03Nonsense.
12:04You're the lady of the house now.
12:06It's my job to take care of you.
12:08Now, would you like some tea and scones?
12:10I made lemon cured this morning.
12:13That sounds wonderful.
12:26Oh, no.
12:28Here, let me help you, dear.
12:30You have to whip it on low speed first.
12:34My grandson loves these lava cakes.
12:37I make them for him every birthday.
12:48I'm sorry.
12:49I didn't mean to use the kitchen.
12:51I just wanted to make something for Mrs. Hudson.
12:53I'll clean up and leave right now.
12:55This is right.
12:57It's fine.
12:57This is your house too.
12:58You don't need permission to use the kitchen.
13:07Mr. Blackwell doesn't usually come down to the kitchen for water.
13:10He usually has the staff bring it to his study.
13:14Probably just coincidence.
13:15He made it very clear this is just a business deal.
13:24Ellie, this is your big break.
13:26The National Jewelry Design Awards.
13:28The winner gets a $10,000 prize and a collaboration deal with Lux Jewelers.
13:33You have to enter.
13:37I don't know.
13:38All the best designers in the country enter this competition.
13:41I'm just a rookie.
13:43They won't even look at my work.
13:44Are you kidding?
13:46Your designs are amazing.
13:48You won the Senior Showcase three years in a row.
13:52You just need to get your work in front of the right people.
13:55Send it in.
13:55What's the worst that can happen?
13:57They say no?
13:58Big deal.
13:59At least you tried.
14:04Okay, I'll finish the final draft tomorrow and send it in.
14:08But I'm not getting my hopes up.
14:10That's the spirit.
14:12Oh, and how's the husband?
14:14Is he as hot in real life as he is in Forbes magazine?
14:18Pearl, it's a fake marriage.
14:20We barely see each other.
14:22He lives in the East Wing.
14:23I live in the West Egg.
14:25It's like having a very quiet, very rich roommate.
14:29Boring.
14:29You could at least try to seduce him.
14:32He's like the most eligible bachelor in the country.
14:35No way.
14:36I signed a contract.
14:37And I don't have time for romance.
14:39I need to focus on my designs and mom's surgery.
14:46Come in.
14:49I saw the light was still on.
14:51Thought you might be hungry, dear.
14:53Thank you so much, Margaret.
14:55You didn't have to.
14:55Mr. Blankwood told at the kitchen to keep warm drinks and snacks available for you in the evenings.
15:00He said designers often work late.
15:17Get your hands off me.
15:18Do you know who I am?
15:19I'm Elowen's mother.
15:20I have every right to be here.
15:22Yeah.
15:23Where is that little gold digger?
15:25She ran away from our engagement and married some other guy?
15:27I'm going to sue her for breach of promise.
15:34What are you doing here?
15:36Elowen Bennett, you ungrateful little brat.
15:39I raised you, fed you, and you run off and secretly marry some stranger?
15:45Do you have any idea how much you embarrassed the Kroc family?
15:48That's right.
15:50You left me standing at City Hall like an idiot.
15:53You owe me an apology, and you owe my family damages.
15:57I never agreed to marry you, Darius.
15:59Vivian forced that engagement on me.
16:02You two can leave now.
16:03This is private property.
16:05Private property?
16:08You think you're a rich man's wife now?
16:10He'll get tired of you in a month and throw you out on the street.
16:13Then where will you be?
16:16Come on, Ellie.
16:17Ditch this loser and come with me.
16:19I'll forgive you for running away.
16:21We can still get married.
16:23Take your hands off my wife.
16:34This is Blackwell property.
16:36Who gave you permission to come in and harass my wife?
16:41I'm Darius Croft.
16:43From Croft Real Estate.
16:44This is him understanding, Mr. Blackwell.
16:46I didn't know she was your wife.
16:50Mr. Blackwell, I'm Elwyn's mother.
16:52I was just worried about her.
16:54She ran away from home without a word.
16:55Worried?
16:56Or angry that your plan to sell her for money through?
17:00Angry the seller for money fell through.
17:03I know all about your gambling debts, Vivian.
17:06And I know about the empezzlement from the Bennett Family Trust.
17:10If you ever step foot on this property again, or try to contact a loan or her mother,
17:16I will personally make sure you spend the next ten years in prison for fraud.
17:21Security.
17:22Escort them out.
17:23Put them on the permanent ban list.
17:25If they come within a mile of the property, call the police.
17:36You didn't have to do that.
17:41You're my wife on paper.
17:43It would look bad if people harassed you on my property.
17:45It's just business.
17:48Sure.
17:49Just business.
17:53Open it!
17:54Open it already!
17:55Is it the competition results?
18:07I got in.
18:09Pearl, I actually got in!
18:11I knew it!
18:12I knew your design was amazing!
18:14Oh my god, we're going to New York!
18:17I can't believe it.
18:18I thought I'd never even get past the first round.
18:20Are you kidding?
18:21Your design is the best one there.
18:23You're gonna win.
18:24I just know it.
18:30You're gonna win.
18:31Wait, do you think Elias had something to do with this?
18:34He's so rich and powerful.
18:38Maybe he put in a good word for me?
18:40No way.
18:41The competition judges are all independent.
18:44And Lux Jewelers is one of the biggest jewelry brands in the world.
18:47They don't care about who's married to who.
18:50You got this all on your own, Ellie?
18:55Sir, Miss Bennett's design made it to the finals of the National Jewelry Awards.
18:59The judges voted unanimously for her to advance.
19:02We didn't have to interfere at all.
19:04Her work really is that good.
19:10I know.
19:11I saw her sketches.
19:12She's talented.
19:15The finals are in New York next week.
19:17Shall I arrange for the private jet to take her and her friend?
19:20Do it.
19:22And book the best suite at the Plaza Hotel.
19:24Tell them it's a corporate booking.
19:25Don't let her know I arranged it.
19:39Okay, that's enough tweaking.
19:40It's perfect.
19:41You've been staring at it for three hours.
19:43I'm just nervous.
19:45What if the judges don't like it?
19:46What if I trip on stage?
19:48What if...
19:48Stop with the what-ups.
19:49You're gonna blow them away.
19:51This necklace is a masterpiece.
19:55And can we talk about this hotel suite?
19:58The contest said they'd put us up in a standard room, not the penthouse at the plaza.
20:03Are you sure your husband didn't upgrade us?
20:05No way.
20:06He doesn't even know I'm here.
20:07I didn't tell him.
20:08It's probably just a mistake or the contest upgraded all the finalists.
20:19Good evening, ladies.
20:20Compliments of the hotel.
20:21Enjoy your night.
20:26Compliments of the hotel, huh?
20:27Sure.
20:28And I'm the Queen of England.
20:29Maybe it's standard for finalists?
20:31Ellie, honey, I've been to three of these competitions.
20:34The best they ever give you is a bottle of cheap sparkling wine.
20:37This is a $3,000 dessert spread.
20:40Someone is definitely spoiling you.
20:50Well, well, look who we have here.
20:54Little Elowen Bennett.
20:56Playing jewelry designer.
20:58What are you doing here?
21:00This is a private event.
21:02My family is a sponsor of the competition.
21:04I can go wherever I want.
21:06I gotta say, I'm impressed.
21:09You married that Blackwell guy and still have time to play artist?
21:13Or is he the one paying for all this?
21:18Don't touch it.
21:19Get out of my dressing room.
21:20Come on, Ellie.
21:21Don't be like that.
21:22I came here to give you some friendly advice.
21:24Elias Blackweth doesn't do relationships.
21:27He collects things.
21:28Right now, you're his newest toy.
21:30When he gets bored, he'll throw you away like garbage.
21:33Leave him.
21:34Come back to me.
21:36I'll give you your own jewelry line.
21:38You can have anything you want.
21:41I'd rather be a toy than be married to a lying, cheating scumbag like you.
21:46Now get out.
21:48Before I call security.
21:52You think you're better than me now because you married a rich guy?
21:55Let's see how much he likes you when I tell him about our little engagement.
22:04Mr. Blackwell is here.
22:11Mr. Craft, I don't recall inviting you to my wife's dressing room.
22:17Mr. Blackwell, I was just saying hello to an old friend.
22:21I didn't mean to disturb her.
22:23Then you've said hello.
22:25Now leave.
22:26And if I see you within ten feet of my wife again,
22:29Crott Real Estate will lose every development permit it has in this state.
22:32Do I make myself clear?
22:36Crystal clear.
22:37I'm leaving right now.
22:43What are you doing here?
22:44I thought you had a board meeting.
22:46I had business in New York.
22:48Thought I'd stop by.
22:49Your design is good.
22:51Don't be nervous.
22:56I have to go.
22:57Wish me luck.
23:00You don't need luck.
23:01You're the best one here.
23:04And now, the moment we've all been waiting for.
23:08The grand prize winner of the 12th National Jewelry Design Awards is...
23:16...Elloween Bennett with her stunning piece, Stardust.
23:19Go!
23:20You won!
23:21Ellie, you won!
23:28Congratulations, Miss Bennett.
23:30Would you like to say a few words?
23:35Thank you so much.
23:36This award means everything to me.
23:38I want to thank my mom, who's my biggest inspiration.
23:42I want to thank my best friend, Pearl, who's always believed in me.
23:46And I want to thank someone who showed up when I least expected it.
23:50Someone who gave me a chance when I had nothing left.
24:07Congratulations.
24:08You deserve it.
24:10For everything.
24:11The hotel, the tickets, today.
24:13I know you helped.
24:14You won because your design is the best.
24:16I didn't do anything.
24:18Maybe not the competition.
24:20But you helped with so much else.
24:21The studio, the security, dealing with Vivian and Darius.
24:26Why?
24:27It's just a business deal.
24:29You don't have to be so nice to me.
24:34Maybe I like being nice to you.
24:46I have to go back to the office.
24:48I'll have the car, the car, take you and Pearl back to the hotel.
24:51Okay.
24:52Be safe.
25:01Don't worry, dear.
25:02The doctor is the best heart surgeon in the country.
25:05Everything will be fine.
25:06I hope so.
25:08I just wish I could be in there with her.
25:14Ms. Bennett, the surgery was a complete success.
25:18Your mother is doing very well.
25:20She'll be moved to the ICO for observation for a few days, and then she can start recovery.
25:24The donor window was originally scheduled for three weeks out, but Mr. Brackwell coordinated
25:28an expedited listing through the organ sharing network.
25:31That's why we were able to operate so much sooner.
25:34He also arranged for the entire surgical team to fly in from the Mayo Clinic.
25:38We had the best of the best working on your mother.
25:46Thank you, doctor.
25:47Thank you so much.
26:07Eligen, are you okay?
26:11You're afraid of thunder?
26:14A little.
26:15The power went out so suddenly.
26:20The backup generator will kick in in a few minutes.
26:23It just needs to warm up.
26:24Oh, okay.
26:27The doctor told me about the surgical team from Mayo Clinic and the expedited donor listing.
26:33Thank you for my mom.
26:35It was nothing.
26:36I wanted to make sure the surgery went well.
26:39It's not nothing.
26:41You've done so much for me.
26:42More than the contract says you have to.
26:44I don't know how to pay you back.
26:50You don't have to pay me back.
26:51I do it because I want to.
26:56Elowen, I...
26:59I should go back to my study.
27:01There's still work to do.
27:02Oh.
27:02Right.
27:03Good night.
27:05Good night.
27:14That little brat.
27:16She actually married Elias Blackwet.
27:18And now she's won that stupid design award.
27:20She thinks she's somebody now.
27:22Elias Blackwet has been messing with my family's business for weeks.
27:26He pulled three of our biggest development permits.
27:28My dad is furious.
27:30It's all because of that woman.
27:32If it wasn't for her, Blackwell wouldn't even know we exist.
27:38We can't let her get away with this.
27:40She ruined our plan.
27:42We have to get back at her.
27:44What do you have in mind?
27:46Blackwell's security is insane.
27:48We can't get anywhere near her.
27:49We don't have to get near her.
27:51We just have to ruin her reputation.
27:54If people find out their marriage is a fake, a business deal, Blackwell will be a laughingstock.
27:59The board will kick him out, and Elaine, she'll lose everything.
28:03And her little jewelry career, over before it even starts.
28:08That's brilliant.
28:09But how do we prove it's fake?
28:11I have a plan.
28:13Next month is the Blackwell Foundation annual gala.
28:16All the high society people will be there.
28:18We'll crash it and expose their little secret in front of everyone.
28:22And I've got something even better.
28:25I got my hands on her pre-nuffal agreement.
28:27The one that says it's only for a year.
28:30I have a copy.
28:32Perfect.
28:34We'll destroy both of them.
28:36Then the Croft family will take over Blackwell's real estate projects.
28:39And you'll get your hands on the Bennett family fortune.
28:49Fancy seeing you here, Ellie.
28:52Enjoying the rich life?
28:56What are you doing here?
28:57Security is supposed to keep you out.
28:59The back fence got washed out by the storm last week.
29:01Your crew's still busy fixing it.
29:04For top-tier security, you'd think they'd cover the blind spots better.
29:08I climbed the back fence.
29:10Wanted to talk to you privately.
29:12Look, Ellie, I know things have been messy between us.
29:15But I'm here to warn you.
29:16Elias Brackwell isn't the good guy you think he is.
29:23I don't want to hear it.
29:25Leave.
29:26He's just using you.
29:28He married you to get control of his family's trust fund.
29:31As soon as the year is up, he'll dump you like yesterday's drash.
29:35He doesn't care about you or your little jewelry career.
29:39He's been married twice before, you know?
29:42Both women got a big payout and were sent pack-ed.
29:45You're just the next one on the list.
29:54Don't fall for his little nice guy act.
29:56He gives you nice things and acts like he cares, but it's all just to keep you quiet until the
30:00contract is up.
30:02Come with me.
30:03I'll give you twice as much money as he will.
30:07And I'll actually treat you right.
30:11Even if what you say is true, I'd still choose him over you.
30:14At least he's honest about it being a business deal.
30:18You lie and cheat and manipulate everyone around you.
30:23Now get off my property before I call security.
30:28You'll regret this.
30:30When the truth comes out, you'll be begging for my help.
30:43What happened?
30:45Someone broke in?
30:46The lock on my drawer was picked.
30:47All the designs for the Lux Jewelers collaboration are gone.
30:51Every single sketch, every prototype note.
30:54The launch is in two weeks.
30:56If I can't deliver the designs, I'll breach the contract.
30:59They'll sue me for millions.
31:01Who would do this?
31:03Darius?
31:04Vivian?
31:04It has to be them.
31:06They're the only ones who have a grudge against you.
31:08But how did they get in?
31:09The estate security is supposed to be the best in the state.
31:15They must have bribed someone on the staff.
31:18Oh my god, Ellie, what are we going to do?
31:20We can't redo all those designs in two weeks.
31:27What happened?
31:32My designs were stolen.
31:34All of them.
31:35The Lux collaboration launches in two weeks.
31:38I don't have anything to give them.
31:41Hey, look at me.
31:42It's not your fault.
31:43We'll fix this.
31:45Finley is already checking the security footage.
31:48We'll find who did this.
31:49And we'll deal with Luxe.
31:51They won't sue you.
31:54Darius said you've been married twice before.
31:56Is that true?
32:00It is.
32:01But they were both purely formal, family-arranged marriages.
32:04The first was right after I graduated,
32:06a three-month arrangement to stabilize the board.
32:08We divorced amably and never had a personal relationship.
32:11The second was two years ago, another temporary agreement to satisfy a trust fund clause.
32:18There was never a wedding, never any real involvement.
32:21I never cared for any of them.
32:23Not the way I care about you.
32:28But my designs, they're gone.
32:31All my work for the past three months.
32:36We'll get them back.
32:38And if we don't, you'll make new ones.
32:40Even better ones.
32:42I believe in you.
32:52We identified the maid.
32:54She was hired three weeks ago.
32:55We ran a background check and found she has a criminal record for theft.
33:00Darius Kroc paid her $50,000 to steal the designs.
33:04The back perimeter fence sustained storm damage last week and is under repair.
33:08There was a temporary blind spot in that section, which is how Kort got in.
33:13I've already added mobile surveillance units and extra patrols there.
33:16It won't happen again.
33:18The maid was assigned to West Wing Housekeeping and had regular access to the area.
33:22The West Wing was set to guest-level security, and we didn't anticipate an insider threat.
33:28I've upgraded the access controls and added a dedicated lock to the studio.
33:32We also have evidence that Vivian Bennett leaked the first draft of your Stardust design to a competing brand last
33:38month.
33:39They tried to release a copycat version before the awards show.
33:43They're insane.
33:44Why can't they just leave me alone?
33:47Because they're cowards.
33:48They can't win fairly, so they cheat and steal.
33:51I already had my lawyers file a lawsuit against Croft Real Estate for industrial espionage.
33:55And we'll press criminal charges against the maid.
33:58But what about the designs?
33:59They have them now.
34:00They could release them before I do.
34:05They won't.
34:06Finley already made sure of it.
34:08Darius thinks he got the real final designs, but the maid stole the wrong drafts.
34:12The real final versions are locked in the safe downstairs.
34:15Right?
34:19Oh my god, you're right!
34:21I forgot I moved them!
34:22Those are all old drafts!
34:23They're useless!
34:24They're useless!
34:25They're useless!
34:37Thank you, sweetheart.
34:38How's the design work going?
34:40You look tired.
34:41Mom, I brought you your favorite peaches.
34:43It's going great.
34:44The collaboration with Lux's is on track.
34:47I just had a little setback, but it's all fixed now.
34:53Ellie, tell me the truth.
34:55How did you pay for my surgery?
34:57And all these private rooms and specialist doctors?
35:01It must have cost a fortune.
35:04Mom, I got a big advance on the design contract.
35:07It covered everything.
35:08Don't lie to me, Ellie.
35:09I heard the nurses talking.
35:11They said your husband arranged everything.
35:14You got married, didn't you?
35:17Yeah.
35:18I got married.
35:19His name is Elias.
35:22He's a good man.
35:23Why didn't you tell me?
35:25Is he nice to you?
35:27Do you love him?
35:31It's complicated, Mom.
35:32We started out as an arrangement, but now...
35:35I don't know.
35:36Sweetheart, arrangements can turn into real love.
35:40Your father and I started out as a business match, too.
35:43Look how happy we were.
35:46Follow your heart.
35:47If he makes you happy, that's all that matters.
35:56Is this okay?
35:57Am I doing it right?
35:59You're perfect.
36:00Just relax.
36:01Smile and nod.
36:02You don't have to talk to anyone you don't want to.
36:10Don't touch me.
36:11I have something important to say to everyone here.
36:17Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your attention.
36:20I'm Vivian Bennett, Elwyn Bennett's mother.
36:21And I'm here today to expose a huge lie.
36:24The marriage between Elias Blackwell and my daughter,
36:27it's a sham, a fake, a business deal.
36:34I have the pre-nuffal agreement right here.
36:37It says they're only married for 12 months.
36:40She's just a gold digger who married him for money.
36:43He married her to cheat his family out of the trust fund.
36:47They've been lying to all of you, to all of high society.
36:52This marriage is a complete fraud.
36:55That's right.
36:56Elwyn was engaged to me first.
36:58She dumped me the second she found a richer guy.
37:01She's nothing but a gold digging liar.
37:08Are you finished?
37:13You come into my house, crash my charity event, and spout a bunch of lies.
37:17Is that really the best you've got?
37:20Lies?
37:21I have the pre-noctual agreement.
37:23It's right here.
37:24Everyone can see it.
37:25You have an old draft of the agreement.
37:27The final version was never signed.
37:29And you stole that draft from my wife's studio, using a thief you bribed.
37:34That's industrial estimatage and theft.
37:37Both felonies.
37:39You can't prove that!
37:41Can't I?
37:47You two have been harassing my wife for months.
37:50You threatened her mother, stole her work, tried to ruin her career.
37:55And tonight, you slandered both of us in front of 200 guests.
37:59The police are already outside.
38:01They're waiting to arrest you both for theft, conspiracy, and trespassing.
38:09No!
38:10You can't do this!
38:11I'm her mother!
38:12This is a setup!
38:13You set us up!
38:21Are you okay?
38:23I'm okay.
38:27For the record, my marriage to a lown is very real.
38:30It started as an arrangement, yes.
38:32But somewhere along the way, I fell in love with her.
38:40Elvin Bennett, I know this isn't the most romantic setting.
38:44But I mean every word.
38:45I love you.
38:47Not as a contract wife.
38:49As you.
38:50The smart, brave, talented woman who walked into my life on a rainy night and changed everything.
38:58I love you too, Elias.
39:00So much.
39:07We did it, Eli.
39:09We actually have our own studio.
39:11I still can't believe it.
39:14A year ago, I was hiding from Vivian in a rainstorm.
39:17Now I have my own store.
39:21You earned every bit of it.
39:23You're the most talented designer I know.
39:28For everything.
39:29For believing in me when no one else did.
39:32I should be the one thanking you.
39:34You walked into my life and made everything brighter.
39:37Before you, my life was just work and meetings.
39:40Now I actually look forward to coming home.
39:44Eli.
39:44I have something for you.
39:46For your opening day.
39:50This was your grandmother's.
39:52She wore it on her wedding day.
39:54I want you to have it.
39:58It's beautiful, Mom.
40:07Today was perfect.
40:08It was.
40:10But I have one more thing for you.
40:17Elvin Bennett.
40:18The first time we got married, it was a contract.
40:21A business deal.
40:23This time, I'm asking you properly.
40:25Will you marry me?
40:26For real.
40:27For the rest of our lives.
40:29No contracts.
40:30No expiration date.
40:32Just you and me forever.
40:34Yes.
40:35Yes, I will.
40:36A thousand times yes.
40:38Yes.
40:39Yes.
40:47Yes.
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