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00:00:26That's Lord Bart, the Branch Master of the Summoner's Temple.
00:00:30What's a big shot like him doing here?
00:01:02Respected Lady Sella, it is an honour to welcome you.
00:01:26Master, you finally called for me.
00:01:31Hey, stop crying. You're a demigod now. Pull yourself together.
00:01:36Demigod? Who cares? I'm just your Summoned Beast, Master.
00:01:48Greetings, Lord Temple Master.
00:02:02Hawk lead to all birds. We're entering the canyon in 30 seconds. Keep your intervals tight and your heads on
00:02:07a swivel.
00:02:08Ladies, get your balls tight, because there's no room for mistakes down there.
00:02:12Copy lead. We're glued to your six. That's what I like to hear. Let's go make some noise.
00:02:26Silence!
00:02:32Master, everything I am, it's because of you. When I step out, I won't stop until I reach Ascendant. That's
00:02:37a promise.
00:02:39Don't master me. You can't even sniff Ascendant. I don't take straggers.
00:02:44Come on. I'm the Grand Master of the Order. Top dog of the whole Federation. And you're still giving me
00:02:50the brush off?
00:02:51Spare me the CV. Beat it.
00:02:57Master, when I make Ascendant, I swear I'll come back and formally take you as my master.
00:03:03You yap more than any con I've ever sprung. Keep yapping. I'll give you another three years to think about
00:03:08it.
00:03:08Thank you, Master. I owe you everything.
00:03:24All hail the Grand Master! The Federation's mightiest warrior!
00:03:30Are you nuts? Keep it down!
00:03:34Master, your disciple Victoria Cross. Present. I didn't realize your meditation spot was right next to a dump like that.
00:03:41Dump? That's the Abyss. The most vicious lock-up on Earth. I'm lucky I'm breathing.
00:03:47After three years, you must be right at Ascendant's doorstem. You're practically invincible now.
00:03:55Invincible? Not even close. My master could drop an Ascendant with two hands tied.
00:04:00Hold up. Your master? There's someone stronger than you? Can I get an introduction?
00:04:06When I'm his disciple for real, you'll know.
00:04:08Now up everyone! Move out! And zip it!
00:04:11Master, I've got to stop to make it that prison. I'll find you later.
00:04:17Meet the Dreadlord, third on the world's most wanted. Orders are to house him here.
00:04:23Copy. Anything else?
00:04:25One more thing. You are Drake Ashford, I presume?
00:04:30I'm Victoria Cross. And it appears, by arrangement, I'm your fiancƩ.
00:04:37I'm here to terminate that arrangement. You're not gonna make this difficult, are you?
00:04:48Why the sudden divorce?
00:04:51You are not worthy of Miss Eileen.
00:04:53If you care about her at all, sign the papers and leave.
00:04:57You're just holding her back.
00:04:59I'm not good enough for her?
00:05:01You're a nobody with no summoned beast. What makes you think you deserve her?
00:05:05Who do you think you are?
00:05:06Lord Bart from the Summoner's Temple?
00:05:08Bart?
00:05:10If he saw me, he'd get on his knees and kiss my boots.
00:05:15Shut your mouth!
00:05:17Do you have a death wish, bad-mouthing the Temple's Branch Master?
00:05:25Don't waste your breath on this small-minded loser. He knows nothing.
00:05:40A magic core that boosts your summoned beast potential. Engagement gift. For you.
00:05:46So this is the real reason you want a divorce?
00:05:49You could see it that way. My husband can't be some loser with no summoned beast.
00:05:57Sign it.
00:06:06Fine. I'll sign the divorce papers. Just don't regret this later.
00:06:16He wouldn't dare object. A small-time warden in a nowhere prison. Next to the Federation's youngest general? He's not
00:06:24even the dirt under your boots.
00:06:26Is this woman insane? Breaking off an engagement with the warden himself?
00:06:32Unbelievable. Poor choice.
00:06:34You're calling off the engagement?
00:06:35What, that surprises you? Hard to swallow?
00:06:38I know this must be a bitter pill. But let's not kid ourselves. Eagles don't roost with sparrows.
00:06:44I'm the youngest general in Federation history. I trained under the most formidable warrior alive, Marcus Stone, Grand Master of
00:06:51the Order.
00:06:51Marcus Stone's disciple? That's interesting.
00:06:54At present, I hold the Federation's central command. Alone. And in time, I will take the Order's helm and drive
00:07:01this nation to the apex of global power.
00:07:04Global power's apex? That's a bit of a reach, don't you think?
00:07:08A sparrow would think an eagle flies too high. Your world ends at these walls. You could never fathom the
00:07:13heights I'm bound for.
00:07:15Face it. You're a washed-up heir, hiding in a nowhere prison, barking orders at a pack of nobles.
00:07:20It's sad, really. We're not even playing the same game.
00:07:23Can't argue with that. Not the same game.
00:07:24Good. You know your place. The kind of man I'd respect is either Solomon Gray, the richest man on the
00:07:29planet running a global empire, or my master Marcus Stone, invincible at the helm of the Order.
00:07:33You? Even if I had the stomach for it, would you have the spine? He'd need ten lifetimes just to
00:07:38earn the right to polish your boots.
00:07:42As compensation, I'll leave you three gifts.
00:07:46Here's ten million dollars. Should keep you comfortable in this backwater for the rest of your days.
00:07:51And a Lazarus pill, brewed by the legendary Dr. Lazarus before he vanished. One dose, one resurrection. Use it wisely.
00:07:58Finally, my general's badge. Bring it to me, and I'll do you three favors. No questions, no strings.
00:08:07What a waste on trash like you. You ought to be kissing the ground she walks in, not standing there
00:08:13like a dead fish.
00:08:18He wouldn't dare object. A small-time warden in a nowhere prison. Next to the Federation's youngest general, he's not
00:08:26even the dirt under your boots.
00:08:28Is this woman insane? Breaking off an engagement with the warden himself?
00:08:34Unbelievable. Poor choice. You're calling off the engagement?
00:08:37What, that surprises you? Hard to swallow?
00:08:40I know this must be a bitter pill, but let's not kid ourselves. Eagles don't roost with sparrows.
00:08:46I'm the youngest general in Federation history. I trained under the most formidable warrior alive, Marcus Stone, Grand Master of
00:08:53the Order.
00:08:54Marcus Stone's disciple? That's interesting.
00:08:56At present, I hold the Federation's central command. Alone. And in time, I will take the Order's helm and drive
00:09:03this nation to the apex of global power.
00:09:06Global power's apex? That's a bit of a reach, don't you think?
00:09:10A sparrow would think an eagle flies too high. Your world ends at these walls. You could never fathom the
00:09:15heights I'm bound for. Face it. You're a washed-up heir, hiding in this nowhere prison, barking orders at a
00:09:21pack of nobles.
00:09:22It's sad, really. We're not even playing the same game.
00:09:25Can't argue with that. Not the same game.
00:09:27Good. You know your place. The kind of man I'd respect is either Solomon Gray, the richest man on the
00:09:31planet running a global empire, or my master Marcus Stone, invincible at the helm of the Order. You?
00:09:36Even if I had the stomach for it, would you have the spine? You'd need ten lifetimes just to earn
00:09:40the right to polish your boots.
00:09:44As compensation, I'll leave you three gifts. Here's ten million dollars. Should keep you comfortable in this backwater for the
00:09:52rest of your days.
00:09:53And a Lazarus pill, brewed by the legendary Dr. Lazarus before he vanished. One dose, one resurrection. Use it wisely.
00:10:01Finally, my general's badge. Bring it to me, and I'll do you three favors. No questions, no strings.
00:10:09What a waste on trash like you. You ought to be kissing the ground she walks in, not standing there
00:10:15like a dead fish.
00:10:24I'm so sorry, sir. Let me get you a blanket right away.
00:10:26It's fine.
00:10:33You shameless stalker, hanging around like a leech. The general already told you you're a fish out of water. You're
00:10:38not even in her league. You deaf or what?
00:10:40Funny, I was about to say the same. Running into you everywhere. What a curse.
00:10:44You!
00:10:45Enough. He's been buried in that prison so long he has no clue who I really am. Once it sinks
00:10:49in, he'll slink off on his own.
00:10:51You and I are never going to happen. Drop the delusion and stay out of my way. Unless you enjoy
00:10:55being humiliated.
00:11:00General Cross! You chatted with this guy long enough. He must mean something to you. You took my brother. Now
00:11:06I'm taking him. Surrender or he bleeds.
00:11:09The phantom? Number two on the global most wanted? Your brother's the dreadlord? I've got nothing to do with him.
00:11:17If you want to fight, face me. No need to drag a nobody into this.
00:11:22General, be careful. This is all your fault. If anything happens to the general, I will end you myself. Phantom,
00:11:30don't you know who you're dealing with? She took down the dreadlord alone. You dare attack her? You're dead!
00:11:35Ha! The only man who ever put me in my place was that one in the Abyss. Everyone else, I
00:11:40kill whoever I please. Starting with her!
00:11:52Oh crap. It's him. I'm dead. Run! Now! You got lucky today. I'm in a good mood. I'll let you
00:12:00live. Don't ever cross me again!
00:12:04General! He booked it! The bastard just vanished!
00:12:08That makes no sense. Why would he just run?
00:12:12Isn't it obvious? Your presence alone terrified him. A petty assassin is nothing compared to you.
00:12:18Hey, dead weight. Cat got your tongue? Too scared to even squeak?
00:12:22That little stunt? Please.
00:12:26You literally pissed yourself and you're still playing tough?
00:12:29If the general hadn't scared off the Phantom, you'd be a smear on the floor!
00:12:33Get on your knees and thank her!
00:12:34Let it go. The Phantom came for me. People at my level deal with this daily.
00:12:38For someone like him, it must have been a tsunami. Losing control is understandable.
00:12:43Ashvern, I hope today's little scare won't leave you scarred for life. Let's go.
00:12:50Damn. Phantom, you son of a bitch. I'm sending someone to drag your ass back to the Abyss. Add another
00:12:55ten years.
00:13:06Arca Stone greets the Master's return.
00:13:09Not bad. You actually made it to Ascendant.
00:13:13All thanks to you, Master. I want to formally become your disciple. Please give me a shot.
00:13:19Fine. You barely scrape by.
00:13:22Thank you, Master. The ceremony's set for tomorrow night. Victoria's handling everything. She's dying to meet you.
00:13:27Dying to meet me? That'll be entertaining.
00:13:32For the ceremony, I've invited the city's elite. This is your black card invitation. The only one of its kind.
00:13:39Good.
00:13:40You haven't been back in years. I've arranged the fine estate in the city, the Crown. Hope it's up to
00:13:44your standards.
00:13:44Thoughtful. One more thing. The Whitmorns are hosting a charity gala tonight. Prepare three donations delivered to the Whitmore Estate.
00:13:49The Whitmore's? Understood. I'll handle it right away.
00:14:00Victoria, prepare three top-lead donations. Get them to the Whitmore Estate immediately.
00:14:04Yes, Master. Right away.
00:14:06To Lady Whitmore. May her name live on forever.
00:14:09Thank you all for attending. Tonight, I have a special announcement regarding my granddaughter, Selina.
00:14:16We heard you're finding a match for the city's most beautiful woman. Wouldn't miss this for the world.
00:14:20Correct. Tonight, I'm choosing a worthy husband for Selina. Someone who upholds the Whitmore legacy.
00:14:28Grandmother. Grandfather already arranged my engagement. Drake Ash...
00:14:32Silence! Your grandfather is gone. I run this house now.
00:14:35Drake Ashfield is astray his own family throughout. No money, no power, no name. He'll never set foot in this
00:14:41family.
00:14:41Listen to your grandmother, dear. Drake's a nobody. Brandon Hale wants you. The Howls are connected to Solomon Grey's empire.
00:14:49You should be grateful.
00:14:51Mother... Father made that engagement himself. We could...
00:14:55I said enough! If that worthless fool dares show his face here, I'll have him carried out on a stredger!
00:15:03Drake Ashfield. Here to wish Lady Whitfield a long and prosperous life.
00:15:14Wow. Real tough guy.
00:15:18So we're all not worthy enough to make you kneel, huh?
00:15:20Not worthy? The Howard family controls every magic core mine in this city.
00:15:24If I cut off supply, every summoner in Valon will be on their knees begging me.
00:15:29And a loser who can't even light a summonation on says I'm not worthy?
00:15:32The Sterling family runs all summon beast trade in Valon.
00:15:36One word from me and every wild mercenary will tear you apart. Who the hell do you think you are?
00:15:40Why waste breath on him? Any contract scroll from the Morell family is worth more than his sad little life.
00:15:46If we don't break him today, where's our pride?
00:15:49Hughes, stop this madness. Do you want to die here?
00:15:53Get on your knees and apologize to the three heads of houses. Now!
00:15:59Even if your ancestors climbed out of their grieves,
00:16:03they still wouldn't be worthy of ordering me around.
00:16:08What a boast!
00:16:19Cheering apartheid!
00:16:23Cheering apartheid!
00:16:30Cheering apartheid!
00:16:33He's ruining the ceremony!
00:16:43He's ruining the ceremony!
00:16:48He's ruining the ceremony for the tooties!
00:16:51He's ruining theē¶ world!
00:16:52He's ruining the ceremony!
00:16:55He's ruining the ceremony for the tooties!
00:16:58Tooties!
00:16:59Tooties!
00:17:02Tooties!
00:17:04Tooties!
00:17:09Tooties!
00:17:13Tooties!
00:17:15So, I'm going to leave a place for the sake of the tooties!
00:17:17worthless piece of garbage. General Whitherm arranged my engagement to Selina. That makes
00:17:22me family. How could I miss your little shitty? Drake, you came. I don't want anyone else.
00:17:30Easy, Selina. I'm here to marry you. That's not changing. Selina, have you lost your mind?
00:17:35This loser can't give you a thing. Brandon Hale is the real prize. He's a catch and a
00:17:41half. I run this household. That engagement is dead and buried. General Whitmore gave
00:17:46his word and you just toss it aside. No wonder this family's been sliding downhill ever since
00:17:50he stepped down. Nonsense! Under my watch, this family's been thriving! Thriving? That's because
00:17:58I've been pulling strings behind the scenes. Without me, the Whitmosis would have been gobbled
00:18:03up ages ago. Lies! You expect me to believe this family owes everything to a nobody like
00:18:10you? Absolutely. Delusional! Get this man out of my sight! Presenting Mr. Brandon Hale.
00:18:18Brandon Hale. His family runs the local branch of Solomon Gray's empire. They're practically
00:18:23royalty around here. I heard he's been chasing Selina for years. Looks like tonight's the night.
00:18:27Lady Whitmore, apologies for my tardiness. Not at all. The honor is all mine, Mr. Hale.
00:18:34I was just meeting with General Cross. It took a bit longer than expected. General Cross? The youngest
00:18:42general in Federation history? The very same. You may not have heard. Marcus Stone, Grandmaster
00:18:47of the Order, has arrived in the city. He's about to formally become the disciple of the legendary
00:18:50Wolf King. It's the talk of the elite world. General Cross has marked his direct disciples
00:18:54handling the ceremony personally. She's sending invitation to every major player. I just picked
00:18:57up ours for the Hale family. That's why I was late. Good heavens! An invitation to the Wolf King
00:19:02ceremony. Brandon, you truly are extraordinary. It's nothing, really. But word is, the Wolf King
00:19:10himself will attend. If I can make a connection, the Hale family could skyrocket to the top of
00:19:15the Federation overnight. And what makes you think the Wolf King would give a damn about a small fry like
00:19:23you?
00:19:28And this? A partnership agreement with Solomon Gray's corporation. Worth at least 10 million. I heard the
00:19:35Whitmills have been struggling since the general passed. With a deal from the biggest corporation on
00:19:39the planet, the family's future is secure. Brandon, this is, this is beyond generous. You're a godsend.
00:19:50Brandon, you're incredible. Over 10 million in gifts. Selina, look at what he's done. And look at that
00:19:58worthless nobody. Get over here and stand with Brandon. Oh, Helen, don't be so hard on him.
00:20:03I'm sure Drake's got something wonderful prepared, too. Right? Drake, let's go. Ignore him.
00:20:13I did prepare something better. But this junk doesn't even deserve table space.
00:20:26How dare you! Drake Ashfield, you're a dead man walking!
00:20:32You worthless animal! How could you?
00:20:35Drake, what have you done?
00:20:39Three minutes. Get my gifts to the Whitemore Estate. Now.
00:20:43Drake, run! You destroyed his gifts. He won't let this go.
00:20:49Selina, relax. Just watch.
00:20:52You son of a bitch! I'll skin you alive for this!
00:20:57Delivery for the gala!
00:21:01First up, a deed to a $500 million vineyard estate in Bordeaux.
00:21:06Next, a flawless, top-grade bloodstone, valued at $500 million.
00:21:11And finally, a 10% equity stake in Gray Corporation, valued at $1 billion.
00:21:17Impossible!
00:21:20Who? Who sent such extraordinary gifts?
00:21:24Selina, they're in your name for Grandmother. Happy?
00:21:28Drake, you did all this?
00:21:30Drake Ashford actually pulled this off? He completely wiped the floor with Brandon!
00:21:34Impossible!
00:21:35This is nearly $20 million!
00:21:38A prison warden couldn't afford this! No way!
00:21:41Brandon, don't project your limitations onto me.
00:21:44You're out of your league.
00:21:46Oh my...
00:21:47Drake, darling!
00:21:49These gifts are really from you?
00:21:51You're extraordinary!
00:21:53Selina, go be with Drake.
00:21:55I fully support you, too.
00:21:57Drake, this is too much.
00:21:59Don't stretch yourself thin.
00:22:02Don't worry, sir.
00:22:03I know what I'm doing.
00:22:07Grandmother, are you satisfied?
00:22:09Satisfied?
00:22:10Yes, absolutely satisfied.
00:22:18Big deal.
00:22:19They're yours.
00:22:21So what?
00:22:22Grandmother!
00:22:23This is an invitation to the Wolf King's initiation ceremony.
00:22:27Priceless!
00:22:29This invitation is the golden ticket to the upper echelon.
00:22:32If you let Selina marry me, it's yours.
00:22:34Brandon, you're serious?
00:22:36You'd really give this to us?
00:22:38Absolutely.
00:22:39The Hales have two.
00:22:40I'm happy to share one with the Whitmos.
00:22:46You, you're crazy!
00:22:48That invitation is a gesture of respect to General Cross, to Marcus Stone, and to the Wolf King himself!
00:22:55You're a dead man!
00:22:58Drake Ashfield, you've lost your mind.
00:23:01You deserve to die!
00:23:07Get the carriage!
00:23:09Now, to the ceremony!
00:23:14That bitch, Selay.
00:23:16Thinks she can have Master all to herself?
00:23:22Tell my people to get ready right now.
00:23:25Prepare a little gift for Master.
00:23:28I'm going to that ceremony, too.
00:23:36Miss, the ceremony's about to start.
00:23:38If he keeps causing trouble, you're going to get dragged into this, too!
00:23:42Hughes, stop this.
00:23:44Do you really want to push this past the point of no return?
00:23:46The point of no return?
00:23:47You're just scared I'll ruin your little shot at being a Temple disciple.
00:23:51Yes.
00:23:52You know exactly how much this means to me.
00:23:56That important?
00:23:58Important enough to throw away years of us being together just like that?
00:24:02I don't have a choice.
00:24:04You have no idea what you just threw away.
00:24:07Stop talking, Big!
00:24:08You keep this up, and you're going to get yourself killed!
00:24:15My life?
00:24:24It's right here.
00:24:27Let's see who Dad's tried to take it.
00:24:33Drake, why would you do that?
00:24:34You just made it worse!
00:24:36Relax.
00:24:37It's just a piece of paper.
00:24:39Funny thing, I've got the same thing right here.
00:24:42Black card.
00:24:43Straight from Marcus Stone.
00:24:50This...
00:24:50This is really an invitation to the ceremony?
00:24:53And it's a black card?
00:24:54Impossible!
00:24:55Marcus Stone wouldn't give you the time of day, let alone a black card!
00:24:59It's obviously a fake!
00:25:01This...
00:25:02It has Marcus Stone's personal seal.
00:25:04It doesn't look forged.
00:25:06Brandon, anything else to say?
00:25:08This can't be real!
00:25:11You...
00:25:12Who dares forge a black card invitation?
00:25:20General Cross!
00:25:21What an honor!
00:25:22We weren't expecting you.
00:25:24Please forgive the humble reception.
00:25:28Grandmother, please.
00:25:29General Whitmore was a great man.
00:25:32My own master once served under him.
00:25:34On Master Stone's orders, I've prepared these three donations for your gala.
00:25:37I trust they're acceptable.
00:25:40Wait.
00:25:45Those gifts were sent by General Cross?
00:25:48On Marcus Stone's orders?
00:25:50So, they weren't from Drake at all?
00:25:53Drake...
00:25:54What's going on?
00:25:56Isn't it obvious?
00:25:57Drake Ashford, you shameless fraud!
00:25:59You tried to take credit for Marcus Stone's gifts, and that black card must be forged too!
00:26:12Ashford, you've crossed the line.
00:26:17Thank you all for attending the initiation ceremony of Grand Master Marcus Stone, leader of the Order.
00:26:24The honor is ours, General Cross.
00:26:26To witness the Grand Master take a master, truly, a once-in-a-lifetime event.
00:26:30On behalf of my father, Victorm Kozov, and the Kozov Syndicate, congratulations to Master Stone.
00:26:36If the Wolf King weren't in this city, none of you Smallgut would even be here.
00:26:41Keep your mouths shut when the Grand Master arrives.
00:26:44And if you so much as breathe wrong in front of the Wolf King, don't bother calling for help.
00:26:53That must be Master Stone!
00:26:57Grand Master, Victoria Kroos, at your service.
00:27:02All hail Grand Master Stone!
00:27:07Well, well, look at that.
00:27:10Proper respect.
00:27:11Not bad.
00:27:16You!
00:27:17What the hell are you doing here?
00:27:19Crashing this ceremony?
00:27:21You've got balls, Ashvin!
00:27:22Who the hell is this clown?
00:27:24He made us bow to him?
00:27:25I'll rip his head off!
00:27:28Easy.
00:27:29This is the General's party.
00:27:32Let her deal with it.
00:27:34Drake, what are you trying to prove?
00:27:37You want my attention?
00:27:39It won't work.
00:27:40Because I won't spare you a second glance.
00:27:42General, let me shut this trash up!
00:27:45No.
00:27:46He's just a clown begging for attention.
00:27:48Master Stone and the Wolf King will be here any minute.
00:27:51Don't make a scene.
00:27:52Let him stand in the corner and watch.
00:28:00Drake, I'm letting you stay out of mercy.
00:28:02Don't mistake it for anything else.
00:28:04No matter how hard you try to show off in front of me, it's pointless.
00:28:06We are not, and will never be, from the same world.
00:28:10Victoria, you're flattering yourself.
00:28:11I'm not here for you.
00:28:13Arrogant prick!
00:28:14The General spares your life, and you still run your mouth!
00:28:18General Cross!
00:28:19This lowlife disrespected you.
00:28:21Let me put him down!
00:28:23Please, General Cross.
00:28:24I apologize for him.
00:28:25He doesn't know the etiquette.
00:28:26This woman clearly cares about you.
00:28:28You throw a tantrum for your ego, and she has to beg on your behalf.
00:28:32Pathetic.
00:28:32For Salima's sake, I'll let this slide.
00:28:34But know your place.
00:28:35Sit in the back.
00:28:37I'll sit wherever I want.
00:28:47Drake, that chair is reserved for the Wolf King.
00:28:51Get off, now!
00:28:52He's lost it.
00:28:54Does he actually think he's the Wolf King?
00:28:55When Master Stone sees this, he'll tear that bastard limb from limb!
00:29:00Drake, please, just come down!
00:29:03Off the throne, or die.
00:29:18Grand Master, Victoria Cross, at your service.
00:29:21All hail, Grand Master Stone!
00:29:34Serves him right.
00:29:35He had it coming.
00:29:36Happy now?
00:29:38You pushed this all the way here.
00:29:42Weren't you just bragging my time was up?
00:29:45All I see is you about to die.
00:29:47Where's this end of mine, huh?
00:29:48You're dead meat!
00:29:54Relax.
00:29:55What's coming for you is right outside that door.
00:30:00You actually think you can get Lord Bart and my dad in here to put me in my place?
00:30:05Yep.
00:30:05Arrogant idiot!
00:30:06Go dream about that in hell!
00:30:10Be reborn.
00:30:17Reborn.
00:30:21Who do you think you are?
00:30:23Who do you think you are?
00:30:24Who do you think you are?
00:30:36Rise.
00:30:42Master, apologies.
00:30:44There's been an interruption.
00:30:45This man took the Wolf King's seat.
00:30:47I'll have him removed immediately.
00:30:49Master Stone, this nobody's been disrupting your ceremony since he walked in.
00:30:53Please, deal with him.
00:30:58Since when do I take orders from you?
00:31:02Sir, is everything alright?
00:31:04Sir?
00:31:04Why is Master calling him Sir?
00:31:09Not in the mood.
00:31:11Call it off.
00:31:13Yes, Master.
00:31:17My Master, the Wolf King, has declined to attend.
00:31:21The ceremony is postponed indefinitely.
00:31:25Master, how can this be?
00:31:27Everything was prepared.
00:31:35It's Drake's fault!
00:31:37He ruined the ceremony and angered the Wolf King!
00:31:40Drake Ashfield destroyed Marcus Stone's ceremony!
00:31:45This bastard deserves to die!
00:31:47General, give the word!
00:31:49I'll drag him back myself!
00:31:51No.
00:31:52I gave him three favors.
00:31:53Consider this one used.
00:31:55Let him go.
00:31:56What matters now is getting the Wolf King to forgive Master Stone.
00:32:00Master said the Wolf King lives at the Crown Estate.
00:32:02We go there tonight and beg for his mercy.
00:32:05Yes, General!
00:32:06Master called him Sir.
00:32:09Sir, is everything alright?
00:32:11Why?
00:32:12There's gotta be a reason.
00:32:14But no.
00:32:15Can't be what I'm thinking.
00:32:17He's nobody.
00:32:20Knew it.
00:32:21Of course you'd end up mopping floors for a living.
00:32:24Whatever.
00:32:24Since you work here, is the Wolf King inside?
00:32:27I need to see him.
00:32:28He's not available.
00:32:29This isn't a game.
00:32:30The Wolf King pulled the plug on my Master's ceremony.
00:32:32I need to speak with him.
00:32:34Now.
00:32:34Go tell him Victoria Cross is here.
00:32:36I told you.
00:32:38He's busy.
00:32:40Try another day.
00:32:41Fine.
00:32:42Then deliver a message.
00:32:44Tell the Wolf King I'll be back every single day until he agrees to see me.
00:32:48And tell him, my Master meant no disrespect.
00:32:51The whole ceremony was derailed by some idiot who bodged in.
00:32:54Some idiot?
00:32:55Me?
00:32:56Who else?
00:32:57If you hadn't caused that scene, the Wolf King would have shown up and none of this would have happened.
00:33:01You owe Master Stone a damn apology.
00:33:04Victoria.
00:33:05Take some advice.
00:33:06Don't go around blame people for things you don't understand.
00:33:10You might regret it one day.
00:33:11Regret?
00:33:12The only thing I regret was wasting my breath on a janitor.
00:33:15Pass along my message.
00:33:17Word for word.
00:33:18Let's go, Riley.
00:33:21You heard the General.
00:33:23Screw up the message and I'll come back and break both your legs.
00:33:27Every day until I agree to see her, she's already seen me.
00:33:31She's too dense to figure it out.
00:33:37Good.
00:33:38You showed up.
00:33:39I've got a job for you.
00:33:41Call it a trial run.
00:33:42Pull it off and I might reconsider the engagement.
00:33:46Really, Grandmother?
00:33:47Don't get your hopes up.
00:33:48Let me finish.
00:33:50Three years ago, the Kozlov Syndicate grabbed one of our properties.
00:33:53Prime land worth a small fortune.
00:33:55Your grandfather couldn't get it back.
00:33:57Brandon couldn't either.
00:33:58If this nobody can talk Viktor Kozlov into handing it over, then maybe he's worth something.
00:34:03Mother, you can't be serious.
00:34:04Viktor Koznak is one of the most dangerous men alive.
00:34:07Drake walks in there.
00:34:08He's not coming back out.
00:34:09Exactly.
00:34:11He fails.
00:34:12He's useless.
00:34:14Engagement's dead in the water.
00:34:17A piece of land?
00:34:19That's your test?
00:34:20A piece of land?
00:34:21Boy, Viktor Kozlov could squash you like a bug with his pinky.
00:34:26Don't let your mouth write chirps your body can't cash.
00:34:31Selina, relax.
00:34:32I'll get the land back.
00:34:34Drake, the Kozlovs are dangerous.
00:34:36Dimitri alone is bad enough.
00:34:38His father is ten times worse.
00:34:39Promise me you'll be careful.
00:34:42Trust me.
00:34:48Well, well.
00:34:50Look who crawled out of the gutter.
00:34:52The clown from the ceremony.
00:34:54You've got some nerve showing your face here.
00:34:58Though I see you brought a little something for me.
00:35:02Miss Whitmore, you're even more stunning up close.
00:35:10Touch her and you lose the hand.
00:35:14You let go.
00:35:15You know who my father is?
00:35:17Viktor Kozlov.
00:35:18You're a dead man.
00:35:20Drake!
00:35:22You broke his finger.
00:35:23That's Viktor Kozlov's son.
00:35:25Drake, we need to go before his men show up.
00:35:30Tell your old man, the Whitmore property.
00:35:34I want it back in 24 hours.
00:35:36If I have to come to him myself, it won't be just one finger.
00:35:45Ashford, you're dead!
00:35:47My father will peel the skin off your bones!
00:35:50You hear me?
00:35:51Dead!
00:35:55Hughes!
00:35:56You're crazy!
00:35:58You're beyond help!
00:35:59How dare you!
00:36:01Lord Bart is here in person.
00:36:02And you trash still dare say his name like that.
00:36:05You're begging to die.
00:36:09You have a death wish!
00:36:13Calm down, Lord Bart.
00:36:15I know this loser made you mad by saying your name.
00:36:18But don't take it out on me!
00:36:20Hopeless!
00:36:21Don't work yourself up.
00:36:24I'll handle this right now.
00:36:26Take care of this trash for good.
00:36:28Idiot.
00:36:31Miss, Lord Bart's furious.
00:36:35Even young Master Carl got hit.
00:36:37You have to stay away from Hughes.
00:36:39If you don't, you won't just miss out on the temple.
00:36:43Lord Bart might hold it against you too.
00:36:46Hughes, I tried to save you.
00:36:49Again and again.
00:36:51You're the one throwing your life away.
00:36:54I did everything I could.
00:36:56I have nothing to feel guilty about.
00:36:58From now on, what happens to you is none of my business.
00:37:03Lord Bart.
00:37:13Bart, Branch Master of the Summoner's Temple Balan Branch.
00:37:17Greetings, Lord Hughes.
00:37:27Greetings, Lord Hughes.
00:37:48You let a nobody break your finger, and you come running to me?
00:37:53Pathetic.
00:37:54You carry the Kozef name, and you can't handle one man?
00:37:57You're an embarrassment.
00:37:59Father, that guy is unhinged.
00:38:00He's not normal.
00:38:01His grip alone...
00:38:03Enough.
00:38:03I'll handle this personally.
00:38:05Nobody threatens the Koglov Syndicate and gets away with it.
00:38:08Set up a meeting.
00:38:09Tell Drake Ashford if he wants the land, he comes to me himself.
00:38:12Tonight.
00:38:13The Eastern Warehouse.
00:38:14Yes, Father.
00:38:15I'll have 50 men waiting.
00:38:17He walks in, he doesn't walk out.
00:38:22Selina, you have to stop him.
00:38:25Victor Kozlov doesn't play games.
00:38:27Drake broke his son's finger.
00:38:29That's not something the old man let slide.
00:38:31I know, but Drake told me to trust him.
00:38:34Every time I've doubted him, he's proven me wrong.
00:38:36Okay, I have to ask.
00:38:38Don't you think Drake's a little off?
00:38:40At the ceremony, Marcus Stone smacked Brandon for running his mouth, but didn't say a word to Drake.
00:38:44And the Wolf King's estate?
00:38:45Drake lives there.
00:38:46That doesn't strike you as weird?
00:38:48What are you getting at?
00:38:49I'm saying, what if Drake isn't who everybody thinks he is?
00:38:54What if there's more to him than meets the eye?
00:38:58It's Drake!
00:39:01Selina, Victor wants to meet tonight.
00:39:03The Eastern Warehouse.
00:39:05I'm going.
00:39:06Drake, it's a trap!
00:39:08He'll have men waiting!
00:39:09I know, don't worry.
00:39:10I'll have your land deed back by midnight.
00:39:16I'm going with you.
00:39:19Then I'm coming too.
00:39:21If things go sideways, at least someone can call for backup.
00:39:28Shut your mouth!
00:39:29You have no idea who this man is.
00:39:31He is the warden of the abyss.
00:39:33I spent three years in that hell, and this man owned every inch of it.
00:39:36Every single day, my life was in his hands.
00:39:38The, the abyss?
00:39:39The world's most terrifying prison?
00:39:42Father, you were, you were in there?
00:39:43Yes, and this man could have ended me a thousand times over.
00:39:47He spared my life.
00:39:49He spared me.
00:39:51And you, you stole his fiancƩe's family land and tried to lay hands on her.
00:39:58You useless, brainless brat!
00:40:01You nearly got our whole family wiped!
00:40:03Wiped off the map!
00:40:04Master, this worthless son of mine has insulted you and your lady.
00:40:09His fate is yours to decide.
00:40:10Whatever you command, even his head I will not object.
00:40:14I'm sorry.
00:40:16I didn't know.
00:40:17Please, please don't kill me.
00:40:19Kill you?
00:40:20Too easy.
00:40:21Victor, send him to the abyss.
00:40:23Three years.
00:40:24Let him taste what you went through.
00:40:26No!
00:40:27Father, please!
00:40:27Not the abyss!
00:40:28Anything but that!
00:40:29Shut up!
00:40:30This is the master's mercy!
00:40:32He could have ended you right here!
00:40:33Take it!
00:40:34Now, the Whitmore land.
00:40:37Master, the land deed is here.
00:40:39I'll transfer ownership back immediately.
00:40:41All back taxes, development fees, everything covered by the Kozlov Syndicate.
00:40:45Please accept my deepest apologies.
00:40:47One more thing.
00:40:48The Whitmore family is under my protection.
00:40:51Anyone.
00:40:52Anyone at all, so much as looks at them wrong,
00:40:55I'm coming for you.
00:40:57Understood!
00:40:58The Kozlov Syndicate will guard the Whitmore family with our very lives!
00:41:14Drake!
00:41:15Are you okay?
00:41:16Are you hurt?
00:41:17Not a mark.
00:41:18Here.
00:41:18Your land deed.
00:41:19It's back in the Whitmore name.
00:41:20This, this is real?
00:41:22Viktor Kozlov just handed it over?
00:41:24He also agreed to cover all the back taxes and fees.
00:41:27And from now on, the Kozlov Syndicate answers to the Whitmoms.
00:41:32How, how is that possible?
00:41:35Viktor Kozlov?
00:41:36The most feared man in the city just handed everything over?
00:41:40In ten minutes?
00:41:42Who the hell is Drake Ashfield?
00:41:44He walked into the lion's den alone and came out with everything.
00:41:47Viktor wasn't just beat.
00:41:49He was scared.
00:41:50But scared of what?
00:41:52Unless Drake isn't who everyone thinks he is.
00:41:55Unless he's someone far bigger.
00:41:58I don't know how you did it, but...
00:42:01Thank you, Drake.
00:42:04I told you.
00:42:06Trust me.
00:42:11Grandmother, the land deed.
00:42:13Viktor Kozlov returned it every inch.
00:42:16He's also covering all back taxes and development fees.
00:42:19This, this is real?
00:42:21Viktor Kozlov, that old shark, actually handed it over?
00:42:27Impossible!
00:42:28Your grandfather spent years to get this back.
00:42:31Brandon went himself three times and got tossed out every single time.
00:42:34How could he possibly...
00:42:36How did you do it?
00:42:37You said it was a test.
00:42:38I passed.
00:42:39That's all that matters.
00:42:41A deal's a deal.
00:42:42I said I'd accept you if you got the land back.
00:42:45So as of today, the engagement is on.
00:42:48Grandmother!
00:42:49Mother!
00:42:49You can't be serious!
00:42:51We don't even know what he did!
00:42:53If he made some back alley deal with Kozlov, what if he sold us out?
00:42:57Enough.
00:42:58I don't care how.
00:42:59I care about the result.
00:43:00Your grandfather couldn't do it.
00:43:02Brandon couldn't do it.
00:43:03He did it in one day.
00:43:05Don't get comfortable.
00:43:07The engagement stands.
00:43:09For now.
00:43:10You still have more to prove.
00:43:13Fair enough.
00:43:17Lord Bart!
00:43:19The Wrynn family has served you loyally for years!
00:43:23Please, for old time's sake, spare the Wrynn family!
00:43:29Patriarch Bernard.
00:43:31Look at you groveling like this.
00:43:34Quite the change from how your son was strutting around like he owned the place just minutes ago.
00:43:39My lord.
00:43:49Father, what are you doing?
00:43:51You little beast!
00:43:52Bow down to Lord Hughes and apologize!
00:44:00Don't.
00:44:01I can't bear his apology.
00:44:07Just a few minutes ago, your precious son was bragging to me about how powerful he and the Wrynn family
00:44:13are.
00:44:14Said he and all the big shops in Valon could sentence me to death in the name of every great
00:44:19house in the city.
00:44:22Sentence him to death!
00:44:24The Wrynn family really is something, aren't you?
00:44:27Daring to sentence Lord Hughes to death!
00:44:34Master, got something for you.
00:44:37Go ahead.
00:44:38Victoria's been at the gate every day, just like she promised.
00:44:40Today was day three.
00:44:41Two hours on her knees, then she leaves.
00:44:44Still thinks you're the help.
00:44:45Persistence.
00:44:46That's one thing I can respect about her.
00:44:48There's more, Master.
00:44:50She's been digging into the abyss.
00:44:51Digging into what, exactly?
00:44:53She's trying to uncover the Wolf King's real identity.
00:44:56Sent Riley to go through the prison records.
00:44:58So far, nothing.
00:44:59You've got those files sealed tight, but she's circling.
00:45:03Asking about a warden who left three years ago.
00:45:05Let her dig.
00:45:06She won't find what I don't want her to see.
00:45:08With respect, Master.
00:45:10If she keeps pushing, she might connect the dots.
00:45:13Especially after the ceremony.
00:45:15She saw me hesitate before you.
00:45:17She's not stupid.
00:45:18She figures it out on her own.
00:45:20That's her ability.
00:45:21But she won't.
00:45:22Not yet.
00:45:23Her arrogance is a blindfold.
00:45:25She's so sure I'm beneath her, she could trip over the truth.
00:45:28I'd still call it a rock.
00:45:29One more thing, Master.
00:45:31Brandon Howell's been meeting with Helen Whitman.
00:45:33Frequently.
00:45:33I think they're cooking something up.
00:45:35Aimed at Selene.
00:45:36And at you.
00:45:37Brandon.
00:45:38He never learns.
00:45:39Want me to shut it down?
00:45:40No.
00:45:42Let them make their move first.
00:45:44I want to see how deep they're willing to bury themselves.
00:45:52Khloe, black or navy?
00:45:54Selene.
00:45:55Forget the dress.
00:45:56The real question is, is Drake even ready for this?
00:46:00There's a whole donation segment at the gala.
00:46:03Every big name's going to bring something to the table.
00:46:05What's he got?
00:46:06A mop?
00:46:11I thought about that too.
00:46:13I offered to help him prep something.
00:46:15He just said, don't worry about it.
00:46:17Don't worry about it?
00:46:18Selene, the greys, the hails, the crosses, they'll all be there.
00:46:21If Drake walks in empty-handed, Grandmother will lose face in front of everyone.
00:46:25And Helen?
00:46:26She'll use it to bury him alive.
00:46:28I know Helen's planning something.
00:46:31Her and Brandon have been whispering for days.
00:46:34Every time I walk past, they clam up.
00:46:36Selene, listen to me.
00:46:37I've been thinking a lot about Drake lately.
00:46:40Victor Kozlov, the most dangerous man in this city, knelt to him.
00:46:43I saw it with my own eyes.
00:46:45Whatever Drake is, he's not nobody.
00:46:46But if he doesn't show his cards at that gala,
00:46:49Helen and Brandon are going to eat him for breakfast.
00:46:51I know.
00:46:52But every time I try to help Drake, he says the same thing.
00:46:55Trust me.
00:46:56And every single time, he's been right.
00:46:59Then maybe it's time you actually trusted him.
00:47:01Wear the black one.
00:47:02That's way hotter.
00:47:05Brandon, tell me everything's locked in.
00:47:07The auction lineup, the seating, all of it.
00:47:11Locked, sealed, and delivered.
00:47:13Drake's planted front and center right next to the main stage.
00:47:16When the donation segment hits, every eye in the room's going to be on it.
00:47:19And I made sure the MIR calls out the Whitmore family rep by name.
00:47:23No hiding, no excuses.
00:47:25Good.
00:47:26And Victoria Cross?
00:47:28Confirmed.
00:47:28I had a little bird whisper that the Wolf King might grace the gala with his presence.
00:47:33She'll be there, watching like a hawk.
00:47:36When Drake embarrasses himself, she gets a front row seat to exactly what he is.
00:47:42Perfect.
00:47:43After tomorrow night, Mother won't have a choice.
00:47:46She'll have to kill the engagement.
00:47:49Drake Ashford?
00:47:50Done.
00:47:55Master, the charity gala is tomorrow night.
00:47:58I've confirmed.
00:47:58Brandon and Helen have set a trap.
00:48:00The donation portion is where they'll hit you.
00:48:02They're banking on you walking in with nothing and getting torn apart in front of every major family in the
00:48:06city.
00:48:07Let me guess.
00:48:09Victoria Cross is on the guest list, too?
00:48:11Yes.
00:48:12Someone leaked that the Wolf King might appear.
00:48:15She'll be there, watching like a hawk.
00:48:17Brandon gives himself way too much credit.
00:48:19He's got Helen feeding him intel, Victoria swinging the big stick, and the whole gala as his little showcase.
00:48:24Cute for an amateur.
00:48:26Master, say the word and I'll shut it down.
00:48:29One call and that gala never happens.
00:48:33No, I'm going.
00:48:35You're attending in person.
00:48:39Brandon wants to humiliate me.
00:48:41Victoria wants to find the Wolf King.
00:48:43Helen wants to kill the engagement.
00:48:45Everyone's got a plan for tomorrow night.
00:48:48Only fair, I have one, too.
00:48:51The donation segment, they want me to give something, so I will.
00:48:54Marcus, contact Catherine Laurent at Sotheby's Geneva.
00:48:58Tell her the Wolf King is cashing in a favor.
00:49:00Catherine Laurent, Director of Private Sales.
00:49:04She owes you two from the Lickenstein deal.
00:49:06What are you after?
00:49:07The Sovereign's Heart.
00:49:09Have it brought from the Zurich Vault.
00:49:11The Sovereign's Heart.
00:49:13The 62 Krayer of Habsburg Crown Diamond.
00:49:16You picked it up three years ago for 38 million.
00:49:19You're donating that?
00:49:20It's been collecting dust in a vault for three years.
00:49:22Time it earned its keep.
00:49:24Have Catherine escort it personally.
00:49:27Full Sotheby's security, level 5 clearance, G.I.I. papers, the whole package.
00:49:32Yes, Master.
00:49:33Anything else?
00:49:34One more thing.
00:49:35I need a suit.
00:49:37Nothing flashy, clean, simple.
00:49:39But the cufflinks?
00:49:40The Wolf King and Cigna ones.
00:49:42The set only five people on Earth would recognize.
00:49:44You want Victoria to see the cufflinks?
00:49:47I want to give her a chance.
00:49:49If she's sharp enough to notice, she deserves the truth.
00:49:52If she's not, that's on her.
00:49:59Lord Hughes, that can't be a serious request.
00:50:02Yeah, my lord, that's a pretty bad joke.
00:50:05You had no problem sentencing me to death, did you?
00:50:09What's so hard when sentencing yourselves?
00:50:11My lord, that was all a mistake.
00:50:13We'll pay you anything, everything we have, but asking us to die.
00:50:16That's too far.
00:50:18What if I insist?
00:50:21Hughes!
00:50:22Everyone here is the backbone of Valon.
00:50:25If you kill us, you'll tear the whole city apart.
00:50:28You think you can handle that?
00:50:33So be it.
00:50:35You're going too far.
00:50:37You think we won't take you down with us?
00:50:42Dare you!
00:50:44Lord Bart, I know he's your guest,
00:50:47but if you're going to kill us and destroy Valon in the process,
00:50:50I won't stand for it!
00:50:56Welcome, welcome.
00:50:57So glad you could make it.
00:50:58Enjoy yourselves tonight.
00:51:03General Cross.
00:51:04An honor, truly.
00:51:06I've got you front row, best seat in the house.
00:51:08Brandon, I didn't come for the champagne.
00:51:11You said the Wolf King might show.
00:51:13Is that real, or are you just filling seats?
00:51:15I can't confirm anything, General.
00:51:16But my sources say someone very close to the Wolf King
00:51:19will be in attendance tonight.
00:51:20Someone important.
00:51:21Important how?
00:51:22That I'll leave for you to judge.
00:51:23Just keep your eyes open tonight, General.
00:51:30He's here.
00:51:31Basic suit, no bling, just as we figured.
00:51:34David, a beggar at a king's table.
00:51:36Perfect.
00:51:36Let him get comfortable.
00:51:38Donation sections when we strike.
00:51:45Drake Ashford?
00:51:46What's he doing here?
00:51:47And why is he front and center?
00:51:48Drake, everyone is staring at us.
00:51:52Let him look.
00:51:55Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Whitmore Group Annual Charity Gala.
00:51:59Tonight, we celebrate generosity, community, and the spirit of giving.
00:52:04Later this evening, we'll move to our donation section,
00:52:06and I hear this year's offerings will be nothing short of spectacular.
00:52:10Enjoy your last night, Ashford.
00:52:12One hour from now, you're done.
00:52:20Hold it!
00:52:21I've got a question for Mr. Ashford!
00:52:23Drake, a stunning donation indeed.
00:52:26But I think everyone here deserves to know.
00:52:27How does a guy with no job, no family name, and no assets get his hands on a $38 million
00:52:32Habsburg diamond?
00:52:33He's got a point.
00:52:35Where'd that diamond really come from?
00:52:37So let me ask the question everyone's dying to ask.
00:52:40Drake Ashford, did you steal it?
00:52:42Or did someone hand it to you in exchange for something we don't know about?
00:52:45Brandon, that's enough!
00:52:46Sotheby sent their own director with full authentication!
00:52:49How dare you!
00:52:49Selena, I'm just looking out for your family.
00:52:51If that diamond's got a dirty past, the Widom name gets dragged through the mud right along with it.
00:52:56You want to know where the diamond came from?
00:52:58I bought it.
00:52:59Three years ago.
00:52:59Private Sotheby's auction in Geneva.
00:53:01$38 million.
00:53:02Cash.
00:53:06You bought it?
00:53:07$38 million?
00:53:08Drake Ashford, a man who can't afford a decent suit, dropped $38 million on a diamond?
00:53:13Do you take us for fools?
00:53:14Mr. Hale, since you seem to struggle with facts, let me clarify.
00:53:17This is the original transaction record from Sotheby's Geneva, dated three years ago.
00:53:21The buyer is listed as Mr. Drake Ashford, payment wire transfer, in full.
00:53:25And this is a personal letter from our chatman, Sir William Hargold, confirming Mr. Ashford's
00:53:28identity as the buyer and a long-standing client of Sotheby's Private Flex.
00:53:32Sotheby's has been in business 280 years.
00:53:35We don't authenticate fakes, and we don't mistake our clients.
00:53:38If you wish to question our integrity further, feel free to jump with Sir William personally.
00:53:43I wouldn't recommend it.
00:53:49Welcome, welcome.
00:53:50So glad you could make it.
00:53:52Enjoy yourselves tonight.
00:53:57General Cross.
00:53:58An honor, truly.
00:53:59I've got you front row, best seat in the house.
00:54:01Brandon, I didn't come for the champagne.
00:54:04You said the Wolf King might show.
00:54:06Is that real, or are you just filling seats?
00:54:08I can't confirm anything, General.
00:54:10But my sources say someone very close to the Wolf King will be in attendance tonight.
00:54:13Someone important.
00:54:14Important how?
00:54:15That, I'll leave for you to judge.
00:54:17Just keep your eyes open tonight, General.
00:54:24He's here.
00:54:25Basic suit, no bling.
00:54:26Just as we figured.
00:54:27A beggar at a king's table.
00:54:29Perfect.
00:54:30Let him get comfortable.
00:54:31Donation sections when we strike.
00:54:38Drake Ashford?
00:54:39What's he doing here?
00:54:40And why is he front and center?
00:54:42Drake, everyone is staring at us.
00:54:45Let him look.
00:54:49Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Whitmore Group Annual Charity Gala.
00:54:53Tonight, we celebrate generosity, community, and the spirit of giving.
00:54:57Later this evening, we'll move to our donation section, and I hear this year's offerings will be nothing short of
00:55:02spectacular.
00:55:03Enjoy your last night, Ashford.
00:55:05One hour from now, you're done.
00:55:09Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you've all been waiting for, our annual charity donation segment.
00:55:14As tradition demands, each family representative will present their gift.
00:55:18Let's kick things off.
00:55:20First up, the Grays, represented tonight by Mr. Jonathan Gray.
00:55:26The Grays are proud to donate an original Alexander Voss oil, valued at $3 million for the children.
00:55:35Exquisite.
00:55:36Next, the Hales, Mr. Brandon Hale.
00:55:40The Hales present a pair of 18th century Faberge Imperial eggs, Christie certified, appraised at $5 million.
00:55:54$5 million.
00:55:55Let's see our Whitmore representative top fact.
00:55:59Magnificent!
00:55:59And now, the crosses!
00:56:01This is General Victoria Cross.
00:56:03The Cross family donates Storm Brand.
00:56:06Our ancestral blade, passed down for three generations.
00:56:11Priceless, but appraised tonight at $8 million.
00:56:16$8 million!
00:56:17The Cross family's generosity is unmatched!
00:56:22Thank you, General.
00:56:23And now, representing the Whitmounds tonight, please welcome Mr. Drake Ashford!
00:56:29Here we go.
00:56:34Drake.
00:56:35Watch.
00:56:53Look at him, empty-handed, no box, no assistant, nothing. He's done.
00:56:58Just wait.
00:56:59Let him dig his own grave.
00:57:01My donation's on its way.
00:57:02Give it a minute.
00:57:05On its way?
00:57:06Did he forget to pack it?
00:57:08This is embarrassing.
00:57:09The Whitmore family's representative can even prepare a donation in advance?
00:57:13Maybe someone should loan Drake a few bucks. At least he'd have something to put on the table.
00:57:20Mother, this is humiliating.
00:57:23The whole city's watching. Maybe we should...
00:57:26Is that...
00:57:28The Sotheby's seal?
00:57:30Sotheby's sent something here?
00:57:32For Drake Ashford?
00:57:36This...
00:57:37This...
00:57:37This is...
00:57:37The Sovereign's heart.
00:57:38A 62-cran deep blue diamond from the Habsburg Crown Collection.
00:57:42Lost for over a century.
00:57:43Resurfaced three years ago at a private Sotheby's auction in Geneva.
00:57:46Perched by an anonymous bidder for...
00:57:48$38 million.
00:57:56Hold it!
00:57:57I've got a question for Mr. Ashford!
00:57:59Drake, a stunning donation indeed.
00:58:01But I think everyone here deserves to know.
00:58:03How does a guy with no job, no family name, and no assets get his hands on a $38 million
00:58:08Habsburg diamond?
00:58:09He's got a point.
00:58:11Where'd that diamond really come from?
00:58:13So let me ask the question everyone's dying to ask.
00:58:16Drake Ashford, did you steal it?
00:58:18Or did someone hand it to you in exchange for something we don't know about?
00:58:21Brandon, that's enough!
00:58:22Sotheby's sent their own director with full authentication!
00:58:25How dare you!
00:58:25Selena, I'm just looking out for your family.
00:58:27If that diamond's got a dirty past, the Widom name gets dragged through the mud right along with it.
00:58:32You want to know where the diamond came from?
00:58:33I bought it.
00:58:34Three years ago.
00:58:35Private Sotheby's auction in Geneva.
00:58:37$38 million.
00:58:38Cash.
00:58:41You bought it?
00:58:43$38 million?
00:58:44Drake Ashford, a man who can't afford a decent suit,
00:58:47dropped $38 million on a diamond?
00:58:49Do you take us for fools?
00:58:50Mr. Hale, since you seem to struggle with facts, let me clarify.
00:58:53This is the original transaction record from Sotheby's Geneva dated three years ago.
00:58:57The buyer is listed as Mr. Drake Ashford, payment wire transfer, in full.
00:59:01And this is a personal letter from our chatman, Sir William Hargo,
00:59:03confirming Mr. Ashford's identity as the buyer and a long-standing client of Sotheby's private flex.
00:59:08Sotheby's has been in business 280 years.
00:59:10We don't authenticate fakes, and we don't mistake our clients.
00:59:14If you wish to question our integrity further, feel free to do it with Sir William personally.
00:59:19I wouldn't recommend it.
00:59:28Hold it!
00:59:29I've got a question for Mr. Ashford!
00:59:32Drake, a stunning donation indeed.
00:59:34But I think everyone here deserves to know,
00:59:36how does a guy with no job, no family name, and no assets get his hands on a $38 million
00:59:40Habsburg diamond?
00:59:42He's got a point.
00:59:43Where'd that diamond really come from?
00:59:45So let me ask the question everyone's dying to ask.
00:59:48Drake Ashford, did you steal it?
00:59:50Or did someone hand it to you in exchange for something we don't know about?
00:59:54Brandon, that's enough!
00:59:55Sotheby sent their own director with full authentication!
00:59:57How dare you!
00:59:58Selena, I'm just looking out for your family.
01:00:00If that diamond's got a dirty past, the Widom name gets dragged through the mud right along with it.
01:00:04You want to know where the diamond came from?
01:00:06I bought it.
01:00:07Three years ago.
01:00:08Private Sotheby's auction in Geneva.
01:00:10$38 million.
01:00:11Cash.
01:00:14You bought it?
01:00:15$38 million?
01:00:17Drake Ashford, the man who can't afford a decent suit, dropped $38 million on a diamond?
01:00:21Do you take us for fools?
01:00:23Mr. Hale, since you seem to struggle with facts, let me clarify.
01:00:26This is the original transaction record from Sotheby's Geneva, dated three years ago.
01:00:30The buyer is listed as Mr. Drake Ashford, payment wire transfer, in full.
01:00:33And this is a personal letter from our chatman, Sir William Hargo,
01:00:36confirming Mr. Ashford's identity as the buyer and a long-standing client of Sotheby's Private Flex.
01:00:40Sotheby's has been in business 280 years.
01:00:43We don't authenticate fakes.
01:00:45And we don't mistake our clients.
01:00:47If you wish to question our integrity further, feel free to jump with Sir William personally.
01:00:51I wouldn't recommend it.
01:01:01Drake.
01:01:02Victoria.
01:01:03Shouldn't you be inside enjoying the party?
01:01:06I need to ask you something, and I need you to be straight with me.
01:01:09Go ahead.
01:01:13Your cuff clinks.
01:01:14The wolf's head.
01:01:15Black tustanium.
01:01:16I've only seen that mark once before in my master's study.
01:01:19Stamped on a document bearing the Wolf King's personal seal.
01:01:22That symbol belongs to one man in this world.
01:01:24And?
01:01:25Drake Ashfield.
01:01:26Are you the Wolf King?
01:01:27Let me ask you something first.
01:01:29If I said yes, what would you do about it?
01:01:32What?
01:01:32What do you mean?
01:01:33You tore up my invite in front of 300 people.
01:01:36You called me a clown.
01:01:37You said I'd never measure up to your world.
01:01:39You knelt at my gate for three nights and begged a janitor to deliver your messages.
01:01:43So if I really am the Wolf King, how exactly do you plan to deal with that?
01:01:47You...
01:01:48You haven't answered my question.
01:01:51I'm not saying yes, and I'm not saying no.
01:01:54Some answers you've got to find on your own, Victoria.
01:01:58Now get back in there.
01:01:59Night's not over.
01:02:00If he's the Wolf King, then everything I said, everything I did, I called him a janitor to his face.
01:02:06I told him he was beneath me.
01:02:07I ripped up his invitation.
01:02:09I knelt at his gate and begged a janitor to let me in, and all along he was standing right
01:02:14there watching me make a fool of myself.
01:02:17Oh, please, don't let it be true.
01:02:25Drake, where'd you disappear to? I've been looking everywhere.
01:02:28Stepped out for some air. Nothing major.
01:02:31Drake, I owe you an apology.
01:02:32I was out of line earlier, questioning that diamond like I did.
01:02:35Clearly, I underestimated you.
01:02:37Let me buy you a drink. Make it up to you.
01:02:39Brandon, drop the act.
01:02:41We both know what you were trying to pull tonight.
01:02:45I don't know what you mean.
01:02:46The seating, front and center, so everyone could watch me crash and burst.
01:02:53The MRI calling my name right after Victoria's $8 million sword for maximum contrast.
01:03:00Next time you set a trap, make damn sure the mouse isn't actually a wolf.
01:03:06A wolf? Think you're a wolf? Fine.
01:03:10You won tonight, but I'll find out who's backing you, and I'll tear them away from you, one by one.
01:03:19Drake Ashford! The Sovereign's Heart!
01:03:2138 million, a Habsburg crowned diamond!
01:03:24You are absolutely insane!
01:03:26I am officially your number one fan!
01:03:29Chloe, hands off my fiancƩ.
01:03:32Selena, seriously.
01:03:33Where did you find this man?
01:03:35Viktor Kozlov kneels to him.
01:03:37Sotheby's chairman writes him personal letters.
01:03:39He tosses Habsburg diamonds around like party gifts.
01:03:41What's next?
01:03:42The queen invites him to tea?
01:03:44Drake, tonight was incredible.
01:03:46But I know Brandon.
01:03:48He's not the type to admit defeat.
01:03:50Let him come.
01:03:51Every move he makes costs him more.
01:03:54By the time he's done, he won't have a leg to stand on.
01:03:58Drake Ashford.
01:03:59Every day with you I realize how little I actually know.
01:04:02A 38 million dollar diamond.
01:04:05Sotheby's.
01:04:06Viktor Kozlov on his knees.
01:04:07Whatever you're hiding, I can wait.
01:04:09Until you're ready to let me in.
01:04:14General!
01:04:16There you are.
01:04:16You just vanished.
01:04:17I've been searching everywhere.
01:04:19Riley, change of plans.
01:04:21Call off the background check on Drake.
01:04:23What?
01:04:24But we barely started.
01:04:25I said drop it.
01:04:27I don't need it anymore.
01:04:29Get me a secure line to Marcus Stone up north.
01:04:32Encrypted.
01:04:33Now.
01:04:33Yes, General.
01:04:35May I ask why?
01:04:36Because if my gut's right.
01:04:37I just made the biggest mistake of my life.
01:04:40And I need Master Stone to give it to me straight before it's too late.
01:04:44Drake Ashfield.
01:04:45If you really are the Wolf King, then I don't just owe you an apology.
01:04:49I owe you everything.
01:04:58Mother, have you seen the news?
01:05:00The gala's everywhere.
01:05:01Every single headline's about Drake Ashford and that damn diamond.
01:05:05I've seen it.
01:05:06Look at these comments.
01:05:07Who is Drake Ashford?
01:05:08The mystery man behind the Sovereign's heart.
01:05:11Whitmore family's secret weapon.
01:05:13Mother, this is bad.
01:05:14The more press he gets, the harder he'll be to shake.
01:05:16Helen, last night at the gala, you and Brandon tried to humiliate Drake in front of the entire city.
01:05:21You assumed he'd walk in empty-handed.
01:05:23Instead, he produced a Sotheby's certified $38 million diamond.
01:05:27So tell me, who exactly got humiliated last night?
01:05:30Mother, I don't...
01:05:33I'm old, but I'm not senile.
01:05:36The seating chart, the Emma show's line-up, Brandon's little questions, all orchestrated.
01:05:41And it blew up in your face spectacularly.
01:05:44Mother, even if Drake has money and connections, that doesn't change who he is.
01:05:47He's still a nobody.
01:05:48The Ashford's threw him out.
01:05:49He was a prison guard, for God's sake.
01:05:51Selina deserves better.
01:05:52Selina deserves what, exactly, Brandon Hale?
01:05:54A man who schemes behind people's backs and can't even scheme right?
01:06:02Helen, I'll level with you.
01:06:05I still don't fully trust Drake.
01:06:07I don't know where his money comes from.
01:06:09I don't know who he's connected to.
01:06:10But after last night, one thing is crystal clear.
01:06:14What?
01:06:14He is not who he appears to be.
01:06:18And until I figure out exactly what he is, nobody in this family lays a finger on him.
01:06:25Not you, not Brandon.
01:06:26Are we clear?
01:06:28Yes, Mother.
01:06:37Mother, have you seen the news?
01:06:39The gala's everywhere.
01:06:40Every single headline's about Drake Ashford and that damn diamond.
01:06:43And I've seen it.
01:06:45Look at these comments.
01:06:46Who is Drake Ashford?
01:06:47The mystery man behind the Sovereign's heart.
01:06:49Whitmore family's secret weapon.
01:06:51Mother, this is bad.
01:06:52The more press he gets, the harder he'll be to shake.
01:06:54Helen, last night at the gala, you and Brandon tried to humiliate Drake in front of the entire city.
01:06:59You assumed he'd walk in empty-handed.
01:07:02Instead, he produced a Sotheby's certified $38 million diamond.
01:07:05So tell me, who exactly got humiliated last night?
01:07:09Mother, I don't...
01:07:11Don't.
01:07:12I'm old, but I'm not senile.
01:07:14The seating chart, the Emma show's line-up, Brandon's little questions, all orchestrated.
01:07:20And it blew up in your face spectacularly.
01:07:22Mother, even if Drake has money and connections, that doesn't change who he is.
01:07:26He's still a nobody.
01:07:27The Ashford's threw him out.
01:07:28He was a prison guard, for God's sake.
01:07:29Selina deserves better.
01:07:30Selina deserves what, exactly?
01:07:32Brandon Hale?
01:07:33A man who schemes behind people's backs and can't even scheme right?
01:07:41Helen, I'll level with you.
01:07:43I still don't fully trust Drake.
01:07:46I don't know where his money comes from.
01:07:47I don't know who he's connected to.
01:07:49But after last night, one thing is crystal clear.
01:07:52What?
01:07:53He is not who he appears to be.
01:07:57And until I figure out exactly what he is, nobody in this family lays a finger on him.
01:08:03Not you, not Brandon.
01:08:05Are we clear?
01:08:07Yes, mother.
01:08:11James, what did you dig up?
01:08:13Sir, I ran a full background check on Drake Ashford like you asked, and the results, they're weird.
01:08:17Weird how?
01:08:18His file is practically empty.
01:08:20Born Ashfield, kicked out at 18, and then nothing.
01:08:23No job history, no tax records, no property, no bank accounts under his name.
01:08:28It's like he dropped off the face of the earth for the last decade.
01:08:31That's not possible.
01:08:32A guy who drops 38 million on a diamond doesn't leave zero footprint.
01:08:36That's what I figured, sir.
01:08:36So I pushed harder, found one lead, and only one.
01:08:39Three years ago, Sotheby's Jerva, private auction.
01:08:41The buyer of the Sovereign's Heart was listed as D. Ashford.
01:08:44Payment went through a shell company registered in Liberenstein.
01:08:47Sealed by court order.
01:08:49Who has that kind of pull?
01:08:51Sir, I tried every angle.
01:08:53Every door I eye knocked on got shut in my face.
01:08:55Liberenstein government, Sotheby's, the banks, all of them clammed up.
01:08:58One contact in Geneva told me off the record that shell company is tied to someone with serious weight.
01:09:04Someone who operates above government pay form.
01:09:08Above government pay grade.
01:09:10There's more, sir.
01:09:11I cross-referenced Drake's timeline with known events.
01:09:14After he got the boot from the Ashfords, the only place he's confirmed to have been is a facility called
01:09:18the Abyss.
01:09:19The Abyss?
01:09:20That maximum security hellhole?
01:09:22Yes, sir.
01:09:23But here's the kicker.
01:09:24He wasn't locked up.
01:09:25He was listed as staff.
01:09:27Warden.
01:09:27Except his clearance level and rank in the system?
01:09:30Redacted.
01:09:30Completely blacked out.
01:09:31I've never seen anything like it.
01:09:33Even the prison director's records are wide open.
01:09:35His clearance is higher than the director's?
01:09:37That's what it looks like, sir.
01:09:39No records.
01:09:40A sealed shell company.
01:09:41Ties to Sotheby's chairman, Victor Kozloff on his knees.
01:09:44Living in the Wolf King's estate.
01:09:46And a clearance level that outranks the prison director.
01:09:48James, who does that point to?
01:09:51Sir, I don't want to jump to conclusions, but...
01:09:53Spit it out.
01:09:54The only name that fits every single piece of that puzzle is the Wolf King himself.
01:10:01The Wolf King?
01:10:03Drake Ashford that kicked out washed up failure as the Wolf King?
01:10:06Give me a break.
01:10:07Sir, I'm just giving you the facts as they landed.
01:10:11Your facts are garbage.
01:10:12Or you're missing half the picture.
01:10:14Drake's not the Wolf King.
01:10:15He can't be.
01:10:16Someone big is pulling strings behind him.
01:10:18That's the only play that makes sense.
01:10:19I don't want theories, I want a name.
01:10:21Find me that backer.
01:10:23Mister?
01:10:24The Wolf King?
01:10:25No.
01:10:26No way.
01:10:27Drake Ashford is nobody.
01:10:28He has to be.
01:10:29Because if he isn't, then I've been trying to bury the most dangerous man on the planet.
01:10:34And that means I'm a dead man walking.
01:10:36I just haven't stopped breathing yet.
01:10:41Master, I've got updates on three fronts.
01:10:44Lay them on me.
01:10:44First, Victoria Cross came to see you this morning.
01:10:47My sources say left the estate in a completely different headspace than when she arrived.
01:10:50She hasn't breathed the word to Riley or anyone else about your identity.
01:10:53She's keeping her word.
01:10:54Good.
01:10:54She's not dumb.
01:10:55Just a little slow on the uptake.
01:10:57Second, Brandon Hale hired a PI to dig into your past.
01:11:00The guy's sharp.
01:11:01He's already turned up the Lichtenstein Shell Company and your Arbis records.
01:11:04The files are sealed, but he flagged the blacked out clearance level.
01:11:08Did Brandon connect the dots?
01:11:09His investigator floated the possibility that you're the Wolf King.
01:11:14Brandon shot it down.
01:11:15He's convinced someone powerful is pulling strings for you.
01:11:18He can't wrap his head around you being the source of that power yourself.
01:11:22Of course he can't.
01:11:23Guys like Brandon can never imagine the person they look down of as the one standing above them.
01:11:28Let him keep digging.
01:11:29The more he scratches the surface, the deeper a hole he's digging for himself.
01:11:33Understood.
01:11:34Third, the Ashford family annual gathering is in five days.
01:11:38Your brother Edward's been telling everyone he's about to be named the new Ashford heir.
01:11:42He's also been spreading rumors that you were kicked out for criminal behavior and that you're a stain on the
01:11:46family name.
01:11:48Edward.
01:11:49Ten years and the guy still can't stop running his mouth about me.
01:11:52The Widmolds got an invite to the gathering.
01:11:54If you go with Selene, you'll be face to face with Edward and the whole Ashfield clan.
01:11:58Could get messy.
01:12:00Messy?
01:12:01No.
01:12:02It's simple.
01:12:03Edward wants to be the Ashford heir.
01:12:04Let him have his moment in the sun.
01:12:06I'll show up as Selene's plus son.
01:12:07As a nobody.
01:12:08As the guy the Ashford's threw through to the curb.
01:12:11And when Edward provokes you, then I'll remind him why father picked me first.
01:12:25That dress?
01:12:26Is that a Vivian Lawrence?
01:12:28It has to be.
01:12:29Look at the stitching.
01:12:30That thing's worth more than most people's mortgages.
01:12:32Drake, everyone's staring.
01:12:34Good.
01:12:35You're the best looking woman in this city tonight.
01:12:38And they all know it.
01:12:40Invitation, please.
01:12:43Mr. Drake Ashfield?
01:12:45Any problem?
01:12:47No, sir.
01:12:47Please come in.
01:12:53Drake?
01:12:54He actually showed?
01:12:55That piece of trash the family throw out has the nerve to walk through these doors?
01:13:00Right on time.
01:13:01Stick to the plan.
01:13:02Let him sit down.
01:13:03Get comfortable.
01:13:03We dropped the bomb during the announcements.
01:13:05I know the drill.
01:13:08The back corner?
01:13:10Next to the kitchen door?
01:13:11They did this on purpose.
01:13:13Of course they are.
01:13:14Don't stress.
01:13:15We won't be sitting here long.
01:13:16Mr. Ashford, I've been asked to inform you this table is designated for junior family affiliates.
01:13:21If you'd prefer a different...
01:13:23This seat's fine.
01:13:24But bring me your best bottle.
01:13:25The 82 Marguet, if you have it.
01:13:27Sir, the 82 Marguet is reserved for the head table.
01:13:30Then unreserve it.
01:13:35You just hijacked Edward's prize, wine.
01:13:39It was never his to begin with.
01:13:51That dress?
01:13:52Is that a Vivian Lawrence?
01:13:54It has to be.
01:13:55Look at the stitching.
01:13:56That thing's worth more than most people's mortgages.
01:13:58Drake, everyone's staring.
01:14:01Good.
01:14:02You're the best looking woman in this city tonight.
01:14:05And they all know it.
01:14:07Invitation, please.
01:14:10Mr. Drake Ashfield?
01:14:12Any problem?
01:14:13No, sir.
01:14:13Please come in.
01:14:19Drake?
01:14:20He actually showed?
01:14:22That piece of trash the family throw out has the nerve to walk through these doors?
01:14:26Right on time.
01:14:27Stick to the plan.
01:14:28Let him sit down, get comfortable.
01:14:29We dropped the bomb during the announcements.
01:14:31I know the drill.
01:14:35The back corner?
01:14:36Next to the kitchen door?
01:14:38They did this on purpose.
01:14:39Of course they are.
01:14:40Don't stress.
01:14:41We won't be sitting here long.
01:14:42Mr. Ashford, I've been asked to inform you this table is designated for junior family affiliates.
01:14:48If you'd prefer a different...
01:14:49This seat's fine.
01:14:50But bring me your best bottle.
01:14:52The 82 Marguet, if you have it.
01:14:54Sir, the 82 Marguet is reserved for the head table.
01:14:56Then unreserve it.
01:15:01You just hijacked Edward's prize wine.
01:15:05It was never his to begin with.
01:15:15Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Ashford Family Annual Gathering.
01:15:19Tonight is a very special evening because we have a historic announcement to make.
01:15:24Please welcome to the stage, Mr. Edward Ashford.
01:15:34Thank you all for being here.
01:15:36The Ashford family has stood for over a century, built on vision, on strength, on legacy.
01:15:43And tonight, I have the honor of announcing the next chapter of that legacy.
01:15:47After careful deliberation by the family council, and with the full endorsement of our board
01:15:53of directors, I am formally being named the heir and future patriarch of the Ashford family.
01:16:01For the past three years, I've led crown industries through some rough waters.
01:16:05Revenue dips, market shifts, cutthroat competition.
01:16:09I've faced them all head on.
01:16:11And tonight, I stand before you proof that the Ashford name isn't just surviving.
01:16:15It's thriving.
01:16:17Of course, to truly build the future, we must also acknowledge the past.
01:16:22My brother, shame upon our name.
01:16:25He was disowned.
01:16:26The family moved on.
01:16:29I bring this up not to dwell on old wounds, but to remind everyone.
01:16:34The Watford family does not tolerate weakness, does not tolerate failure,
01:16:40and it certainly does not tolerate those who forget their place.
01:16:44Drake, he's talking about you.
01:16:46In front of the whole room, let's get out of here.
01:16:48Leave?
01:16:49Now?
01:16:49Well, the show's just getting warmed up.
01:16:54Speaking of the past, Drake, what a surprise.
01:16:59I didn't think you'd have the nerve to show your face tonight.
01:17:03Edward, nice speech.
01:17:05Very practiced.
01:17:06Practiced?
01:17:06I don't need to practice, Drake.
01:17:09I've been running this family for three years while you've been, what, mopping floors somewhere?
01:17:15And this must be your fiancƩ?
01:17:17Selina Whitmore, is it?
01:17:18I hear the Whitmore family's been downsizing.
01:17:22Pretty match for a disaboned Ashford, wouldn't you say?
01:17:25Edward, you can come at me all you want, but you insult her one more time,
01:17:29and you're not walking out of this room tonight.
01:17:32Ha ha ha ha ha!
01:17:33Threatening me?
01:17:34In my house?
01:17:36Drake's, you haven't changed a bit.
01:17:38Still delusional.
01:17:39Still believing you matter.
01:17:40Ladies and gentlemen, let me properly introduce my little brother, Drake Ashford.
01:17:45Disowned for refusing to play by the family rules.
01:17:48Vanished for a decade, accomplished exactly nothing.
01:17:50Now he graces our gathering tonight in a borrowed suit.
01:17:52At the junior table, drinking wine he certainly didn't pay for.
01:17:56You done?
01:17:57Done?
01:17:58I'm just getting started.
01:18:00Father made the right call when he...
01:18:02Father didn't disown me, Edward.
01:18:06You did.
01:18:09W-what did you say?
01:18:11You heard me.
01:18:12Father's will named me as heir.
01:18:14You didn't like that.
01:18:15So you forged the family council vote, paid off Eldred, and re-rode the succession.
01:18:19Then you spun it to everyone that I was disowned for criminal conduct.
01:18:23Am I getting warm?
01:18:25Lies!
01:18:26This is slander!
01:18:28You have no proof!
01:18:31No proof?
01:18:42That's Harold Webb, the Ashford family's legal guardian.
01:18:46Harold Webb hasn't set foot in public in five years.
01:18:48What's he doing here tonight?
01:18:49Ladies and gentlemen, forgive the injosian, I am Harold Webb.
01:18:53I served as personal attorney and legal guardian to the late Arthur Ashford, founder of Crown Industries.
01:18:58I am here tonight in an official capacity.
01:19:00Mr. Webb?
01:19:02Why?
01:19:03Why?
01:19:04Why are you here?
01:19:08For the past ten years, I have held Arthur Ashford's true last will and testament in trust.
01:19:13The document was sealed at Arthur's explicit request to be opened only when the rightful heir returned to claim it.
01:19:23I can confirm that the document presented by Drake Ashfield tonight is authentic.
01:19:28It is Arthur Ashfield's original will.
01:19:30I notarized it personally, and I have kept a dupleted in my secure vault for ten years.
01:19:36The will is straightforward.
01:19:38I quote,
01:19:39I designate my son Drake Ashfield as sole heir to the Ashford Family Estate Crown Comparations and all associated holdings.
01:19:45This decision is final and irrevable.
01:19:49End quote.
01:19:52No, no, this can't be right.
01:19:55Father chose me.
01:19:57The council voted.
01:19:58The council vote was a sham, Edward.
01:20:00I've known for years.
01:20:01Elder confession just confirmed what I already suspected.
01:20:04You forged the votes, bribed a council member, and stole your brother's birthright.
01:20:08In the eyes of the law and this family, you were never the legitimate heir.
01:20:12Drake, your father asked me to give you a message.
01:20:15For when this day came, he said,
01:20:17Tell my son I'm sorry I wasn't strong enough to protect him while I was alive,
01:20:22but I made sure the truth would be waiting for him.
01:20:25Thank you, Mr. Webb.
01:20:37Going somewhere, Brandon?
01:20:40Victoria, I was just...
01:20:42You orchestrated this whole night.
01:20:44You baited Drake to the Ashford Gathering so Edward could tear him down in public.
01:20:48You fed me that intel about the Wolf King to turn me into your pot.
01:20:51And now that your little scheme has blown up in your face, you're cutting and running.
01:20:56Victoria, I have no idea what you're talking about.
01:20:59Let me be crystal clear, Brandon.
01:21:01You ever try to use me again, for anything, I will put you down.
01:21:05Not your career reputation, you.
01:21:07Do we understand each other?
01:21:10Yes.
01:21:12Understood.
01:21:17It's over.
01:21:18Edward's done.
01:21:20The Ashfords are toast.
01:21:21And Victoria, she's holding something back.
01:21:24The way she looked at me, she knows something about Drake.
01:21:27Something I don't.
01:21:35That's Harold Webb, the Ashford family's legal guardian.
01:21:38Harold Webb hasn't set foot in public in five years.
01:21:41What's he doing here tonight?
01:21:42Ladies and gentlemen, forgive the injosian.
01:21:44I am Harold Webb.
01:21:45I served as personal attorney and legal guardian to the late Arthur Ashford, founder of Crown Industries.
01:21:50I am here tonight in an official capacity.
01:21:53Mr. Webb?
01:21:54Why?
01:21:55Why?
01:21:56Why are you here?
01:22:00For the past ten years, I have held Arthur Ashford's true last will and testament in trust.
01:22:06The document was sealed at Arthur's explicit request to be opened only when the rightful heir returned to claim it.
01:22:15I can confirm that the document presented by Drake Ashfield tonight is authentic.
01:22:20It is Arthur Ashfield's original will.
01:22:22I notarized it personally, and I have kept a dupleted in my secure vault for ten years.
01:22:29The will is straightforward.
01:22:30I quote,
01:22:31I designate my son, Drake Ashfield, as sole heir to the Ashford Family Estate Crown Comparations and all associated holdings.
01:22:38This decision is final and irrevable.
01:22:41End quote.
01:22:44No.
01:22:45No, this can't be right.
01:22:48Father chose me.
01:22:49The council vote is...
01:22:51The council vote was a sham, Edward.
01:22:52I've known for years.
01:22:53Elder Confession just confirmed what I already suspected.
01:22:57You forged the votes, bribed a council member, and stole your brother's birthright.
01:23:01In the eyes of the law and this family, you were never the legitimate heir.
01:23:04Drake, your father asked me to give you a message.
01:23:07For when this day came, he said,
01:23:10Tell my son I'm sorry I wasn't strong enough to protect him while I was alive.
01:23:14But I made sure the truth would be waiting for him.
01:23:17Thank you, Mr. Webb.
01:23:29Going somewhere, Brandon?
01:23:32Victoria, I was just...
01:23:34You orchestrated this whole night.
01:23:36You baited Drake to the Ashford Gathering so Edward could tear him down in public.
01:23:40You fed me that intel about the Wolf King to turn me into your pot.
01:23:44And now that your little scheme has blown up in your face, you're cutting and running.
01:23:48Victoria, I have no idea what you're talking about.
01:23:52Let me be crystal clear, Brandon.
01:23:54You ever try to use me again, for anything, I will put you down.
01:23:58Not your career reputation, you.
01:24:00Do we understand each other?
01:24:01Y-yes.
01:24:04Understood.
01:24:10It's over.
01:24:11Edward's done.
01:24:12The Ashfords are toast.
01:24:13And Victoria, she's holding something back.
01:24:16The way she looked at me, she knows something about Drake.
01:24:19Something I don't.
01:24:20It's on the back of my mind.
01:24:20You can download me.
01:24:21Go. I
01:24:21see.
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