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00:00:04In the critical days before IPO, after I poured three years of blood and sweat into building this company from
00:00:11scratch, I'm standing in an all-hands meeting getting fucked over by an intern.
00:00:21President Gray, I'd like to file a formal complaint. Veronica has been blatantly abusing her authority as vice president.
00:00:30You use the corporate jet like your private party bus. That Gulfstream is meant to impress top investors, not your
00:00:37little socialette friends.
00:00:40While the rest of us are busting asses for this firm, you're up there playing celebrity at 30,000 feet.
00:00:46What do you have to say for yourself?
00:00:49What this idiot doesn't know is that the Gulfstream is mine. I loaned it to the company three years ago.
00:00:56What the hell are you laughing at?
00:01:00Rebecca, maybe you should explain to the office Sherlock who that jet actually belongs to before she starts dusting the
00:01:05room for fingerprints.
00:01:08Rebecca is my best friend.
00:01:10Three years ago, she was drowning in debt and this firm was hanging by a thread.
00:01:15I was the one who saved both.
00:01:23Ronnie, I screwed up. I put every dollar I had into this company.
00:01:29The loan sharks said they're taking my fingers next.
00:01:33Please, you're the only one who can help me.
00:01:38Look at me. We're sisters. I'm not going to let anything bad happen to you.
00:01:45Pay off your debt. Don't worry about paying me back.
00:01:50No.
00:01:53I won't take charity.
00:01:55From this day on, we're partners.
00:01:5750-50.
00:02:01When we started pitching investors, Wall Street laughed us out of the room.
00:02:07So when I bought my first private jet, I let Rebecca use it to make us look legit.
00:02:16Go pick up our investors in style. We may be small, but no one can say we look cheap.
00:02:24Explain these flight logs.
00:02:26President Bray, Veronica's been using the jet non-stop like her toy.
00:02:30The engine's taken a beating, and the company's putting insane harographies and maintenance costs.
00:02:35We're about to go public.
00:02:36If SEC sees this kind of executive asset use, our entire listing could collapse.
00:02:41We have to terminate her immediately.
00:02:47Everything went out of my pocket.
00:02:49I didn't cost this company a cent.
00:02:51If anything, I helped it fake success long enough to become successful.
00:02:57Rebecca, tell her.
00:03:03Veronica, I can't believe you'd sink this low.
00:03:10Excuse me?
00:03:11This company has compliance rules.
00:03:13I don't care if you're a founder.
00:03:15Nobody gets special treatment.
00:03:17Wow.
00:03:19Look at you now.
00:03:22Ronnie, I screwed up.
00:03:24Again.
00:03:24The firm's about to go under because of me.
00:03:28I'm sorry I let you down.
00:03:31Hey.
00:03:32It's just money.
00:03:33We'll make more.
00:03:34I'll mortgage the jet if I have to.
00:03:37Ronnie.
00:03:40Nobody's ever believed in me the way you do.
00:03:44One day, when we're ringing that opening bell,
00:03:47I'm buying you the best jet on the market.
00:03:49We'll fly around the world together.
00:03:57Oh my god!
00:03:58We did it!
00:03:59We freaking did it!
00:04:01We freaking did it!
00:04:14Promise me something.
00:04:16No matter how big this thing gets,
00:04:18it's always going to be you and me against the world.
00:04:21Deal.
00:04:23Sisters for life.
00:04:24And partners too.
00:04:25Don't forget partners.
00:04:32Fine.
00:04:34Rebecca wants to play dumb.
00:04:36But what about the rest of you?
00:04:37You all know exactly where that jet came from.
00:04:42Funny.
00:04:43When the company was drowning, I was everyone's hero.
00:04:46Now Rebecca turns on me and suddenly everybody develops amnesia.
00:04:51President Gray, to make sure nothing like this happens again,
00:04:54we should put the jet under administrative control.
00:04:57No one gets access without approval.
00:04:59That's a great idea, Ava.
00:05:00If we are serious about becoming a world-class company,
00:05:03we need real structure.
00:05:05Veronica, please hand over the jet access codes.
00:05:09That's not enough!
00:05:10Considering how severe this abuse was!
00:05:12Veronica should apologize publicly in front of the entire company!
00:05:22One bitch wants a power trip. The other wants my jet.
00:05:27Fine. Let's see if you can survive the consequences.
00:05:36Veronica, what are you doing?
00:05:38Are you trying to cause a scene?
00:05:40This is Rebecca's company, not yours!
00:05:48Wouldn't dream of forgetting that.
00:05:50That's better. A VP is still just an employee.
00:05:52Rebecca calls all the shots.
00:05:54It's about time you knew your place.
00:05:58Veronica, I know this doesn't feel fair.
00:06:01But we're on the verge of an IPO.
00:06:03Sacrifices have to be made.
00:06:04We're sisters. I'd never hurt you.
00:06:12They stole my jet and think they're still going public?
00:06:15That's cute.
00:06:24Can you believe her?
00:06:26Strutting around like she's above everyone.
00:06:27Meanwhile, she's been stealing from the firm.
00:06:29Sucking us dry just to impress her rich friends.
00:06:31It's disgusting.
00:06:33Rebecca's too kind.
00:06:34If it were me, security would have tossed this leech out on her ass already.
00:06:37Three years of carrying this firm on my back.
00:06:40And now they call me a leech.
00:06:46Veronica, according to Estimate, you owe the firm $128,000.
00:06:51Hangar fees, fuel, cleaning.
00:06:54You even want me to reimburse the flight crew salaries?
00:06:58You're the one who treated the company jet like a personal VIP pass.
00:07:02Don't be surprised when the bills got your name on it.
00:07:04You had your fun. Now, pay up like a big girl.
00:07:08Do you know who paid the hangar fees, insurance premiums, and crew salaries for the past three years?
00:07:13It's a company jet. Who do you think paid for it?
00:07:17The company. Duh.
00:07:19Interesting.
00:07:20Then why aren't there any invoices or payment records in the company books?
00:07:25Because I just took over.
00:07:27I haven't finished auditing everything yet.
00:07:29I'll find the records later.
00:07:31Nice try.
00:07:32Now stop changing the subject and pay what you owe.
00:07:35You could tear this office apart brick by brick and still wouldn't find those records.
00:07:40What the hell is that supposed to mean?
00:07:47It means the firm didn't pay a single cent.
00:07:50Every invoice for that jet over the last three years is right here.
00:07:54I paid everything myself from my personal account.
00:07:57So what? You're the one using the jet. Who else was supposed to pay?
00:08:01And you still owe the firm for using it.
00:08:04Then let me ask you one more question.
00:08:06Do you know who brought that jet into the firm three years ago?
00:08:09I don't know. And I don't care. It's registered under the company now.
00:08:13And Rebecca said if you don't pay up, we're dacking your bonus.
00:08:18Rebecca again.
00:08:20Oh, and one more thing. Rebecca has officially made me the jet administrator.
00:08:24From now on, you want to fly? You submit a request to me.
00:08:27If I approve it, you fly. If I don't, you stay on the damn ground.
00:08:33Let me get this straight. I'm the vice president, but I need a hall pass from a three month intern
00:08:39to use my jet?
00:08:42What? Rebecca personally ordered it. Don't like it? Take it up with her.
00:08:53Fine. I'll pay.
00:08:56Could have saved us both a lot of time if you just said that from the start.
00:09:04Oh, one more thing. Rebecca's bringing in a major client on Monday.
00:09:08Make sure you clear your personal crap off the jet.
00:09:11Let's not embarrass the firm.
00:09:13Noted.
00:09:26Davis, I need some legal advice.
00:09:28Hypothetically, if someone takes your property, claims it's theirs, and profits off it, what are your options?
00:09:34Cases like that come down to one thing.
00:09:37As long as you prove ownership, they'll have to return the property.
00:09:40Liable for any damages.
00:09:42Understood.
00:09:54Ronnie, the company's doing well.
00:09:56We can't keep using your jet for free.
00:09:59Maybe we should just buy it?
00:10:02Silly.
00:10:03What's mine is yours.
00:10:05If it helps the company, that's all that matters.
00:10:10Time really changes people.
00:10:12I gave her everything.
00:10:15Turns out all I did was teach her to take more.
00:10:22It's time to settle up.
00:10:32Veronica, I figured you were busy, so I went ahead and cleaned up for you.
00:10:37Hope that's not a problem.
00:10:42What is this bargain-get crap?
00:10:44Toss it all.
00:10:45Replace it with the Levant Rebecca actually drinks.
00:10:50That's Romaine Conti.
00:10:51Allocation only.
00:10:5220 grand a bottle.
00:10:5420 grand a bottle.
00:10:55Every bottle paid for by me.
00:10:56Every bottle poured for the company's clients.
00:10:59Ew, this is giving rich grandma energy.
00:11:02Like, aggressively.
00:11:03Rip them out!
00:11:04I want luxury, luxury.
00:11:05Like, Hermes Orange.
00:11:07I want clients to see money!
00:11:13Handcrafted in Italy.
00:11:14Custom aviation leather.
00:11:1650K per seat.
00:11:1850K per seat.
00:11:18And she's ripping them out with a crowbar.
00:11:22Seriously?
00:11:23Why is there church stuff?
00:11:25It's killing the vibe!
00:11:28That was my mother's cross.
00:11:30The only thing she left me.
00:11:32Priceless.
00:11:34Much better.
00:11:35Now it actually looks expensive.
00:11:39Ava, you're about to find out how expensive ignorance can get.
00:11:44Oh, right.
00:11:44On one more thing.
00:11:46Management's decided to suspend you as vice president.
00:11:48Takes them to think about what you've done.
00:11:50And start preparing your handover.
00:11:52Oh?
00:11:53A handover?
00:11:54To who?
00:11:55Me, obviously.
00:11:57Rebecca's promoting me to director of operations.
00:12:00I guess exposing corruption really pays off.
00:12:02You?
00:12:03The intern whose HR paperwork is still pending?
00:12:06So what?
00:12:07Rebecca made the call herself.
00:12:09You got problem with it?
00:12:09Take it up with her!
00:12:10Fair enough.
00:12:12Congratulations, Ava.
00:12:13I mean, director Stutton.
00:12:15Now you're getting it!
00:12:16Clear out your office.
00:12:17I'm moving in this afternoon.
00:12:25Why are you still here?
00:12:26This office is mine now.
00:12:27Can you try not to get in the way?
00:12:29Some of us actually have work to do.
00:12:32Oops.
00:12:33Guess my hand slipped.
00:12:35Then again, you're suspended.
00:12:36It's not like you'll be needing any of this stuff anymore.
00:12:41By all means, take the chair.
00:12:44Let's see if you can fill it.
00:12:52Wait!
00:12:54Yes, director Stutton?
00:12:55Need something else?
00:12:57I want everything you've got on Victor's throne.
00:13:01Veronica, I admire people who stand behind their word.
00:13:04I'm impressed.
00:13:05I'd be happy to do business with your firm.
00:13:08Victory's our biggest client.
00:13:10I've spent months winning him over.
00:13:11In the end, that jet helped close the deal.
00:13:14Everything's in the database.
00:13:15Knock yourself out.
00:13:16I don't give a shit about what's in the database.
00:13:18I want the real intel.
00:13:20What does he like?
00:13:21What does he drink?
00:13:22What gets him to sign?
00:13:24And why exactly would I tell you that, Veronica?
00:13:27If we lose our biggest client because you bobbed the handover,
00:13:29you'll be responsible for the damages.
00:13:32Actually, no.
00:13:34You suspended me.
00:13:35As far as this company's concerned, I don't work here anymore.
00:13:39Whatever happens next isn't my problem.
00:13:41Also, if you're qualified enough to steal my job,
00:13:44you should be capable enough to keep my clients.
00:13:47I've got somewhere to be.
00:13:48Good luck. You're gonna need it.
00:13:52Keep talking, bitch.
00:13:54You act like Victor only says yes to you.
00:13:57The minute I land this deal, you're finished!
00:14:02Ms. Belton, welcome back.
00:14:04What can we do for you today?
00:14:05I want maximum security installed on my aircraft.
00:14:08Starting today, nobody flies it without my fingerprint
00:14:10and authorization from my phone.
00:14:12I want full control routed to my device.
00:14:14Of course.
00:14:15As the registered owner, that's entirely your right.
00:14:17We'll start immediately.
00:14:19Perfect.
00:14:23Veronica?
00:14:24Shouldn't you be at home reflecting on your behavior?
00:14:26What are you doing here?
00:14:29Oh, please.
00:14:30Don't tell me you're trying to steal the jet again.
00:14:33Honestly, Veronica, do you have any shame?
00:14:35This is company property!
00:14:39It's a work day.
00:14:40I'm working.
00:14:43So you're using it for a business trip?
00:14:45Didn't I make myself clear?
00:14:47Nobody uses company aircraft without my permission.
00:14:51It wouldn't matter anyway.
00:14:53The jet's booked.
00:14:54Rebecca and I are taking the jet to Chicago for a deal.
00:14:58Veronica, if you really need to travel for business, just book a coach flight.
00:15:01We'll reimburse the ticket as a courtesy.
00:15:07Reimburse me?
00:15:10Flying my jet, burning my fuel, closing their deals, and offering to reimburse me for a coach ticket?
00:15:17The audacity is almost impressive.
00:15:23Hello, this is Veronica Belton.
00:15:25My credit card has been compromised.
00:15:28Freeze the account immediately.
00:15:32Oh?
00:15:36You're right on time.
00:15:42Now?
00:15:43No.
00:15:44That's too easy.
00:15:46If I'm going to ground them,
00:15:48I'll do it when they think they've won.
00:15:58Veronica!
00:15:59What the hell is wrong with you?
00:16:01Tom just tried to refuel and found your card declined.
00:16:04Do you have any idea what kind of mess this is causing?
00:16:06Calm down.
00:16:07That's my personal card.
00:16:08The system flagged suspicious activity.
00:16:10Of course I froze it.
00:16:11Victor lands tomorrow.
00:16:13The jet needs to be ready.
00:16:14Unfreeze the card.
00:16:15Now!
00:16:16Banks are closed for the weekend.
00:16:18Earliest I can unfreeze it is Monday.
00:16:20Are you doing this out of spite?
00:16:22I fined you once and suddenly you're sabotaging the firm?
00:16:25If this deal falls apart, that's on you.
00:16:28It's my card.
00:16:29I can freeze it whenever I want.
00:16:30And remind me, why is the company using my credit card?
00:16:34Y-you?
00:16:36I didn't care before, back when I thought this company was ours.
00:16:40Now I do.
00:16:42Fine, Veronica!
00:16:43You want to play hardball?
00:16:44From now on, don't expect any more favors from the firm!
00:16:48Favors?
00:16:49When have you given me any favors?
00:16:55When Rebecca was struggling, I leased her an entire floor my father left me at half the market rate.
00:17:00And that lease expired two days ago.
00:17:05You want to bite the hand that fed you?
00:17:07Go ahead.
00:17:08I'll make sure it's the last mistake you ever make.
00:17:13Hi.
00:17:14I'm leasing out the 22nd floor of Manhattan Star Tower.
00:17:18Rent is negotiable.
00:17:19My only condition is simple.
00:17:21Move in within three days with full rent.
00:17:24How dare this bitch hang up on me!
00:17:26I'm the fucking CEO here!
00:17:29President Gray, a woman who throws a fit over a little jet fuel has no place in a firm of
00:17:34this caliber.
00:17:35Once we sign with Victor DeMauro, we'll kick her out for good.
00:17:48Mr. Sterling, please give a little more time.
00:17:52To show how much we value your business, I'm sending our private jet to bring you in personally.
00:17:59Is everything ready?
00:18:01Victor is our biggest investor.
00:18:03Absolutely nothing can go wrong today.
00:18:06I've got you, President Gray.
00:18:07The jet's totally ready to go.
00:18:08And since Mr. Sterling loves the VIP treatment, I've stocked the cabin with top shelf champagne, gourmet catering, the works.
00:18:16Good.
00:18:18Nothing says success like the $30 million jet waiting on the runway.
00:18:22Victor will be signing before he even lands.
00:18:24President Gray, Ava may be young, but she's already left Veronica in the dust.
00:18:29Absolutely.
00:18:30Ava's the future of this firm.
00:18:32Veronica's way of doing things is ancient history. She was holding the firm back.
00:18:37You guys are giving me way too much credit. Everything I know came from President Gray.
00:18:42Alright, time for Cali. Let's get moving.
00:18:45Yes, ma'am.
00:18:56Get moving?
00:18:58Not unless I allow it.
00:19:04Hello?
00:19:04Miss Belton. I have a client who urgently needed office space.
00:19:08Only catch is, he's in debt collection, and his people can be a little rough. Want me to find someone
00:19:12more corporate?
00:19:13Debt collectors? Perfect.
00:19:16I've got some former tenants refusing to leave. If he clears them out today, I'll leasing the floor at half
00:19:22rent.
00:19:23Absolutely. That's what they do best. I'll send them over now.
00:19:27Debt collectors and Victor showing up at the same time.
00:19:32Rebecca, I'd love to hear how you explain this one.
00:19:56What's going on? Where'd the plane stop?
00:19:58I don't know. The engine just cut out. The control board went dark.
00:20:02Then restart it. What are you standing there for?
00:20:06What the hell is happening?
00:20:09It looks like the system controls are locked.
00:20:13What? Are you idiots breaking my plane?
00:20:17No, ma'am. I did everything by the book. I have no idea why this is happening.
00:20:22For fuck's sake, fix it. If Victor walks, every one of your asses is fired.
00:20:29I've never seen anything like this before. I don't know what to do.
00:20:32Of course you don't. Suddenly nobody knows how to do shit.
00:20:36This crap never happened when Veronica was here.
00:20:38Wait. If we get Vice President Belton's master key, we can reactivate the system.
00:20:43Okay, where the damn key?
00:20:45It should be with admin.
00:20:47Then why the fuck are you standing here? Go get it!
00:20:50Okay, right away.
00:20:57Too bad that key is junk now. The entire system's upgraded.
00:21:02Without my command, this jet isn't going anywhere.
00:21:14Here. Try it.
00:21:29Still nothing? Do you even know how to fly this thing?
00:21:32There's nothing I can do, ma'am. The jet's in full lockdown. The key's been disabled. The system says only
00:21:37the registered owner can unlock it with the master code.
00:21:40President Gray! It's the company jet! Surely you're the registered owner? Just punch the code in!
00:21:48I...
00:21:51It's been another hour! Where the hell is my plane? Are you running a business or a circus?
00:21:56Mr. Sterling, my sincerest apologies. We ran into a small technical issue, but it's being handled as we speak. We'll
00:22:02be there shortly.
00:22:06President Gray, Victor's getting impatient. Hurry and enter the code.
00:22:11I don't have it.
00:22:15What? You don't have the code?
00:22:24But this is a company asset. How do you not have the code?
00:22:30Well, Veronica always handled the jet.
00:22:35Veronica, right! Get her! She can unlock it!
00:22:48Veronica, stop goggling and get over here. Unlock the plane. Now!
00:22:53Unlock? I don't know what you're talking about.
00:22:55Stop playing dumb with me!
00:22:57The jet's locked! It won't move!
00:22:59It won't move? That's terrible.
00:23:02But what does it have to do with me?
00:23:03I'm not a mechanic. You should call maintenance.
00:23:06It's not broken. It's locked.
00:23:08Fix it now! If we miss Victor and lose this deal, I'll personally hold you responsible.
00:23:13That's strange, President Gray.
00:23:14Because I distinctly remember you giving Ava full control of the jet.
00:23:18So why am I suddenly being called in to save the day?
00:23:21President Gray already told us you were the one managing the jet!
00:23:25I get it now.
00:23:26You're bitter because I replaced you, so you're trying to sabotage our deal with Victor!
00:23:34Exactly. I'm sabotaging you. What are you gonna do about it?
00:23:41Veronica, you're trying to destroy this firm!
00:23:44You're risking our entire future just to settle a personal grudge!
00:23:48What does the firm have to do with me? I'm suspended, remember?
00:23:52You're the operations director now. If something's gone wrong, that's your problem, not mine.
00:23:57You! Veronica!
00:24:00I'm ordering you. Stop this nonsense and unlock the plane. Right now.
00:24:06And who are you to order me around?
00:24:09I am your boss.
00:24:12Interesting.
00:24:13Since when does being a boss entitle you to my private jet?
00:24:16Oh, please. That's a company jet and everyone knows it! How is it suddenly yours?
00:24:29Do yourself a favor.
00:24:33Open your eyes and read the owner's name.
00:24:45How is this possible?
00:24:55How is this possible?
00:24:57How is this possible?
00:24:57Because it's my jet.
00:24:58I decide when it flies, I decide when it stays grounded.
00:25:02And right now, it's staying right where it is.
00:25:06No. No way.
00:25:08That's impossible. This jet belonged to the company.
00:25:12You forged that document. You had to.
00:25:14Forged?
00:25:15Then go ahead, ask your president.
00:25:18Ask her if she has the guts to stand here and tell everyone that jet belongs to her.
00:25:23Don't push me! I can fire you right here! Right now!
00:25:26That'd be fantastic. I've been dying to get out of this dump. Honestly, you'd be doing me a favor.
00:25:33You... you little...
00:25:45Rebecca, your jet never came, so I took mine.
00:25:49Should I assume you're no longer interested in doing business?
00:25:52Mr. Sterling, I am so sorry.
00:25:55We ran into an unexpected issue with the jet, but everything's under control now.
00:25:59That's not the point. I cleared my schedule and waited over an hour.
00:26:02My time is money, Ms. Gray.
00:26:04Or do you think yours is worth more than mine?
00:26:06No, no, sir! That's not what I meant! If you'd just let me explain!
00:26:10Save it. If it weren't Veronica, I would've walked away already.
00:26:23Miss Belton! It's been far too long.
00:26:27It's nice to see you too, Victor.
00:26:29Come on. Let's get out of here and talk business.
00:26:32I'm afraid that won't be possible.
00:26:34What do you mean?
00:26:35President Gray fired me a few minutes ago.
00:26:38What?
00:26:43Rebecca, what the hell is this?
00:26:46Veronica's track record is the only reason I was willing to consider this partnership.
00:26:50Mr. Sterling, this is all just a misunderstanding.
00:26:54Where's the misunderstanding? Did she not get fired?
00:26:57Mr. Sterling, Veronica was fired for abusing company privileges.
00:27:02She took the company jet without permission.
00:27:03Permission? Unless I'm mistaken, that gross dream belongs to Miss Veronica.
00:27:07Mr. Sterling, she's lied to you! That plane is company property!
00:27:11Ava! Shut your mouth!
00:27:19Veronica, explain this to Mr. Sterling.
00:27:22Please don't air our dirty laundry in front of an investor!
00:27:25Wait.
00:27:27That jet actually belonged to Veronica?
00:27:29Now you're worried about appearances?
00:27:32Where was that concern when you humiliated me in front of the entire company?
00:27:35When you let an intern step on me like dirt?
00:27:38Bonnie, we've been friends forever.
00:27:40Please, just do this for me.
00:27:42Friends don't stab each other in the back.
00:27:45As of today, you, me, and this company have nothing to do with one another.
00:27:49Rebecca, you've wasted my time.
00:27:51Veronica's the only reason I agreed to work together.
00:27:54Without her, I have no interest in doing business with your firm.
00:27:58Mr. Sterling, please don't pay. See, we can still make this work.
00:28:01We can renegotiate the terms!
00:28:04Veronica lent you her jet for free, and you thanked her by firing her.
00:28:07If that's how you treat your best people, why would I trust you with my money?
00:28:11Veronica, I happen to have a very promising new project.
00:28:15Will you be interested?
00:28:17Mr. Sterling! Please, give it another chance!
00:28:21Here's a free piece of advice, Ms. Gray.
00:28:24Character comes before business, and yours is bankrupt.
00:28:33President Gray, we've got problems. A bunch of people just stormed the office. They're tearing the place apart. You need
00:28:37to get back there now.
00:28:39What?
00:28:55What the hell is this?!
00:28:58Who let you people in here?! Get out! Or I'm calling the cops!
00:29:02Ms. Gray, I represent the owner of this property. I've been instructed to turn this floor over to a new
00:29:08tenant.
00:29:09Mr. Jack here will be taking possession today.
00:29:12A new tenant?! What the hell are you talking about?! This floor belongs to my company!
00:29:17It did, but your lease expired a few days ago. Since it wasn't renewed, you're required to vacate immediately, or
00:29:23we'll proceed with a formal eviction.
00:29:25The lease expired? Why wasn't it renewed?!
00:29:30The lease was always handled personally by President Gray. I don't know what happened.
00:29:36President Gray, call the landlord! There has to be some mistake! We're weeks away from going public! We can't lose
00:29:43this office!
00:29:46Ta-da! This entire floor belongs to my family. I'm renting it to the company at half price.
00:29:51Now we can build the business from the heart of Manhattan.
00:29:54Ronnie, you're the best friend anyone could ask for. I promise, once the company takes off, I'll pay back every
00:29:58penny plus interest.
00:30:00Oh God, I almost forgot. The landlord is Veronica.
00:30:07Rebecca, everyone's telling you to call the landlord. What's taking so long?
00:30:12Veronica! Why are you still here?! You were fired! Leave! Now!
00:30:18Watch your tone. Miss Veronica owns this floor. She has every right to be here.
00:30:23What? She's the landlord?
00:30:27No way! Veronica's just an employee. How could she possibly own a floor in a building like this?
00:30:33Maybe you should ask your dear President Gray. You know exactly who owns this floor.
00:30:40You already took our biggest investor. Now you're trying to take our office too? Don't push it!
00:30:46Push it? This floor is mine. I can take it back whenever I want. Or are you about to tell
00:30:51me this building belongs to the company too?
00:30:54You? We've been paying rent on this floor for years!
00:30:58Yes. And your lease expired. Fine. I get it. You want money. We'll renew the lease.
00:31:05Great. That'd be two million a year.
00:31:10Two million?! Have you lost your mind?! We were paying one million!
00:31:16You've got to be kidding me. This is prime Manhattan real estate. Market rates well over three million. Two million
00:31:23is a steal.
00:31:25If you can't afford it, I'll take it. Now pack your shit and get out.
00:31:29No, you can't do this. If we lose this office, where are we supposed to go? We're not leaving!
00:31:35Not leaving? They don't blame my boys for helping you out.
00:31:45Easy, Jack. They're not worth an assault charge. Just to throw their things and escort them out.
00:31:50You got it, Miss Veronica. Start moving!
00:31:56Miss Veronica, if you're angry, take it out on me!
00:31:59Shh! Don't punish everyone else! These people have mortgages! Kids! Families depending on them!
00:32:06She's right, Vice President Belton! I have kids! I can't lose my job!
00:32:10We've worked together for years! Please don't do this!
00:32:13Now you care? Where were all of you when Ava was humiliating me?
00:32:17When I was getting thrown under the bus? Nobody said a word then.
00:32:21Veronica, are you trying to ruin me?!
00:32:23No. You did that yourself.
00:32:26You tried to steal my jet. You tried to push me out.
00:32:30This is the consequence.
00:32:32You... you bitch!
00:32:35Say whatever you want! I'm not going anywhere!
00:32:38And if anyone lays a finger on me, I'm calling the cops!
00:32:42That's right. We're staying. Let's see what you're gonna do about it.
00:32:45Jesus Christ. I've met some shameless people, but you two are in a league of their own.
00:32:49I ought to teach you a damn lesson!
00:32:51Not worth getting your hands dirty. She wants to call the cops? I think that's a great idea.
00:32:57Hello, officer. I'd like to report trespassers refusing to leave my property.
00:33:01Could you send someone over?
00:33:07We've reviewed the lease.
00:33:09Ms. Gray, your tenancy has expired. Legally, you no longer have the right to occupy this space.
00:33:13Officer, there has to be some misunderstanding. We've been here for years...
00:33:15It doesn't matter how long you've been here, miss. Your lease expired.
00:33:17However, you do have the option to renew if the landlord agrees.
00:33:20Okay, we'll renew. We'll do it right now.
00:33:22Sure. Three million.
00:33:24What?! You just said two million!
00:33:27You stressed me out.
00:33:29So the price went up.
00:33:31Officer, are you hearing this?
00:33:33She raises the rent by a million dollars in five minutes!
00:33:36That must be illegal!
00:33:38Miss, it's her property.
00:33:41She can charge whatever she wants.
00:33:44Pay up or get out, lady!
00:33:46Office space in this part of Manhattan is practically impossible to find.
00:33:49If you can't afford it, I'll take it!
00:33:51Who said I can't afford it?! I'll pay!
00:33:55Veronica, can't you cut me a little slack after everything we've been through together?
00:33:59You know what? For old times' sake, I'll knock off ten grand.
00:34:03Let's call it 2.99 million.
00:34:05Veronica, this is insane!
00:34:08Maybe. But it's still my building.
00:34:10Get me the money in three days, or pack your shit and get the hell out.
00:34:17You...you little...
00:34:18Fine, enjoy this while you can.
00:34:20Trust me, this company will do just fine without you!
00:34:23Then what's the problem?
00:34:24The company's doing so great, pay me my money, now!
00:34:28Just wait!
00:34:30You're gonna regret this!
00:34:31Oh, I already do!
00:34:33I regret not realizing sooner that you're nothing but an ungrateful, backstabbing little snake.
00:34:38How dare you talk to President Grey like that?!
00:34:40She made you, VP! She trusted you, promoted you, stood by you!
00:34:44You're the ungrateful one!
00:34:45Look at that.
00:34:47Such a loyal lapdog.
00:34:49Getting screwed over and still begging for another kick.
00:34:51Three days, Rebecca.
00:34:53That's all you've got.
00:34:59Stone cold bitch!
00:35:00After everything we've been through and she would do this to me, kick me while I'm down?!
00:35:04What do we do now, President?
00:35:06All our cash is tied up in production, we don't have three million.
00:35:08Are we really getting thrown out in three days?
00:35:10Are you seriously asking me?
00:35:12None of this would have happened if you hadn't gone after Veronica and that damn jet!
00:35:18But you were the one who told me someone was abusing the company jet and ordered me investigate!
00:35:23How is this suddenly all my fault?!
00:35:25I told you to investigate, not start a war with Veronica!
00:35:29Now our biggest client is gone and we're losing the office and it's all because of you!
00:35:35Fix this mess, fast!
00:35:37Or start packing your shit and get out!
00:35:52Veronica, this isn't over! Victor isn't the only client in the damn world!
00:35:57Sigh!
00:36:00Sigh!
00:36:03Steven, that venture you mentioned, we're very interested.
00:36:07Mr. Butler, hello, Rebecca here.
00:36:09Mr. Chan?
00:36:10Rebecca Gray?
00:36:11Yes, that's right.
00:36:13Any chance you're free for dinner?
00:36:15I'd love to discuss.
00:36:16Our IPO is moving ahead as planned.
00:36:19Perfect.
00:36:19I wanted to follow up on your interest investing.
00:36:23Absolutely.
00:36:24All myself available anytime.
00:36:26See you tonight.
00:36:32As long as I lock down these deals, especially Butler's investment, we'll still go public.
00:36:37And when we do, Veronica, you'll regret ever crossing me.
00:36:46No, no.
00:36:47If morale collapses, the firm's finished. I can't let that happen.
00:36:52Pathetic.
00:36:53The second things go wrong, she falls apart.
00:36:56Maybe I should just fire her.
00:36:59Then again, why waste a perfectly good asset?
00:37:03I remember Butler has a weakness for young, pretty women.
00:37:06She's dumb as a brick.
00:37:07But she's not hard on the eyes.
00:37:14President Gray, I'm trying to figure something out.
00:37:18Hey.
00:37:18I didn't think the prodigy I handpicked was this fragile.
00:37:22You're not mad at me anymore?
00:37:24Oh, sweetheart.
00:37:25I was never mad at you.
00:37:27I'm just frustrated with the situation that backstabbing bitch Veronica put in.
00:37:34President Gray.
00:37:35Honestly, I admire your integrity.
00:37:38You're brave enough to call out what's wrong, even when nobody else will.
00:37:41That's what makes you so special.
00:37:47Everybody, stop what you're doing and come here for a second.
00:37:51I have two announcements to make.
00:37:53First, about Veronica.
00:37:55That ungrateful snake stabbed this company in the back.
00:37:58She stole our biggest client and tried to squeeze us with a rent hike when we were already under pressure.
00:38:07But here's the good news.
00:38:09We're not sinking just because she jumped chef.
00:38:11I've already lined up meetings with several major clients.
00:38:14If we land these deals, our IPO stays on track.
00:38:16And when that happens, everyone here gets a double bonus.
00:38:22Double bonuses? Really?
00:38:24I knew Rebecca would pull through. To hell with Veronica.
00:38:27Exactly. The company is better off without her.
00:38:30You better believe it's true.
00:38:31I'll be closing these deals myself tonight.
00:38:34Veronica thinks this company rises and falls with her?
00:38:36She's delusional.
00:38:38Now get back to work.
00:38:39We've got an IPO to win.
00:38:42President Gray!
00:38:44President!
00:38:45President!
00:38:45President!
00:38:45Alright, enough tears.
00:38:47Go freshen up.
00:38:48You're coming with me tonight to meet some big clients.
00:38:50Yes!
00:38:51Of course!
00:38:52Thank you, President Gray.
00:38:53She's taking me to meet clients?
00:38:55I knew she had big plans for me.
00:38:57This is my time to shine.
00:39:02Mr. Jack, thanks for having my back today.
00:39:05Sorry you have to wait a little longer.
00:39:06But I promise, in three days, this floor will be yours.
00:39:10That's what I like to hear.
00:39:11I'll be waiting for the good news, Miss Veronica.
00:39:18Sorry you had to sit through all that, Victor.
00:39:20It's been too long.
00:39:21Let me make it up to you over dinner.
00:39:23Sounds good.
00:39:24Lead the way.
00:39:28That was quite a show today.
00:39:30If you don't mind me saying so,
00:39:32Rebecca's true colors are not flattering.
00:39:34No kidding.
00:39:35It's a shame it took me this long to see them.
00:39:38Better late than never.
00:39:40But I'm curious.
00:39:42If Rebecca somehow comes up with the money in three days,
00:39:44are you really giving her the office back?
00:39:47Well, I own the floor.
00:39:49Whether she stays or goes depends entirely on my mood that day.
00:39:53Veronica, you're playing with her, aren't you?
00:39:55I've never claimed to be a saint.
00:39:57They made my life hell.
00:39:58Now it's my turn to return the prayer room.
00:40:03Excuse me, Victor. I need to take this.
00:40:06Ms. Beltam.
00:40:07We've finished gathering the evidence
00:40:09regarding Rebecca's misloose of your assets.
00:40:11Shall we file?
00:40:15Hold off for now.
00:40:16A lawsuit alone is letting them off too easy.
00:40:19What do you have in mind?
00:40:20I'm a bit busy right now.
00:40:21I'll call you later.
00:40:23What is it?
00:40:24Planning another surprise for Rebecca?
00:40:26You could say that.
00:40:28By the time I'm done,
00:40:29Rebecca will regret every decision she's made.
00:40:32I'm sorry, Victor.
00:40:33I'm afraid I'll have to cut dinner short.
00:40:35No worries.
00:40:36Anything you need, just call.
00:40:38You're a valued partner, Rebecca.
00:40:39You think carefully about that project I mentioned.
00:40:42I will. Thanks, Victor.
00:40:44See you soon.
00:40:48Remarkable woman.
00:40:49Sharp.
00:40:50Decisive.
00:40:51Never waste time.
00:40:54Mr. Sterling.
00:40:55Mr. Butler just called.
00:40:56He heard you're in New York.
00:40:58Coincidentally, he's attending a dinner here tonight
00:40:59and would like you to join.
00:41:01Oh?
00:41:03Who's hosting?
00:41:04Rebecca Gray.
00:41:06She's moving fast.
00:41:07Already chasing Butler's money.
00:41:09Looks like she's trying to lock down his investment.
00:41:11If she pull it off,
00:41:13she might just keep Echelon afloat.
00:41:15Tell Butler I won't be able to make it.
00:41:17Yes, sir.
00:41:18On one more thing.
00:41:19Bring Butler up to speed on today's events.
00:41:21Everything Rebecca did to Varenica,
00:41:22don't leave out a single detail.
00:41:24Yes, sir.
00:41:27Rebecca.
00:41:29What goes around always comes around.
00:41:34Rebecca!
00:41:35It's been too long.
00:41:36I swear you get more beautiful every time I see you.
00:41:38Oh, Mr. Chan.
00:41:39You're making me blush.
00:41:41Come on, everyone.
00:41:42Let's enjoy ourselves tonight.
00:41:43Rebecca.
00:41:44Who's this gorgeous young lady?
00:41:46She's absolutely breathtaking.
00:41:47Just as I thought.
00:41:49The honey old bastard is walking right into it.
00:41:52Keep Ava smiling at him,
00:41:53and that investment is mine.
00:41:55Veronica, you won't beat me.
00:41:57Mr. Butler,
00:41:58this is Ava,
00:41:59our newly appointed director of operations.
00:42:01Going forward,
00:42:02she'll be your primary point of contact.
00:42:04How does that sound?
00:42:05Wonderful.
00:42:06Miss Ava is quite impressive,
00:42:08and remarkably young.
00:42:09By the way,
00:42:10where's Veronica?
00:42:11Yeah, isn't Veronica usually the one running these meetings?
00:42:14That's right.
00:42:15I've always worked directly with Veronica.
00:42:16Why isn't she here tonight?
00:42:17Oh, Veronica had a personal matter come up.
00:42:20She couldn't make it tonight.
00:42:21But don't worry.
00:42:21I'll take good care of everyone myself.
00:42:23What are you standing around for?
00:42:25Go pour Mr. Butler a drink?
00:42:31Hey!
00:42:32What the hell?
00:42:33Ava!
00:42:33What the hell is wrong with you?
00:42:35Why are you making a scene?
00:42:36President Gray,
00:42:37he touched me!
00:42:38Enough!
00:42:39Mr. Butler is one of our most important investors.
00:42:41He was just joking around.
00:42:43What's the big deal?
00:42:44If you upset him and cost us this investment,
00:42:46you'll be the one paying for it.
00:42:53I'm sorry, Mr. Butler.
00:42:55Then stop standing there and pour Mr. Butler another drink.
00:43:06Mr. Butler,
00:43:07as you know,
00:43:08we're entering the final stride before our IPO.
00:43:10About that additional investment you mentioned?
00:43:13You're putting me in a tough spot.
00:43:14My last investment hasn't exactly paid off yet.
00:43:19Mr. Butler,
00:43:21we're this close to going public.
00:43:23One more round of funding
00:43:24and you'll be looking at a massive return.
00:43:29You may have a point.
00:43:31Veronica was always impressive.
00:43:33With someone like her running things,
00:43:35success seems inevitable.
00:43:37Maybe I could put in a little more.
00:43:45You fired Veronica?
00:43:50Mr. Butler,
00:43:51please, let me explain.
00:43:52Explain what?
00:43:53Everyone in our circle is talking about it.
00:43:55You stabbed Veronica in the back.
00:43:57She let you use her private jet to impress clients
00:43:59and you tried to steal it from her?
00:44:00You fired the woman who built this company
00:44:02and replaced her with some dumb bimbo intern?
00:44:04I can't believe someone can be this stupid.
00:44:06He's right.
00:44:07We all know that Gulfstream belongs to Veronica.
00:44:09That's a hell of a way to repay someone.
00:44:11Mr. Butler,
00:44:12Mr. Chan,
00:44:13you've got it all wrong.
00:44:14Veronica broke company policy first.
00:44:16That's-
00:44:17Without Veronica,
00:44:18this company has low value.
00:44:19I invested in her,
00:44:21not whatever this circus is supposed to be.
00:44:23You killed the golden goose, Rebecca,
00:44:24and now the eggs stopped coming.
00:44:26My money's out.
00:44:27First thing tomorrow.
00:44:28Mr. Butler, please.
00:44:30Veronica may be gone,
00:44:31but the team is still here.
00:44:32We can still deliver.
00:44:33Deliver what?
00:44:34I've had money in your tied up for months
00:44:35and haven't seen a dime back.
00:44:37The only reason I stayed in
00:44:38was because I trusted Veronica.
00:44:40Ava,
00:44:40don't just stand there.
00:44:42Beg.
00:44:42Mr. Butler,
00:44:44please don't leave.
00:44:45Just give us one more chance.
00:44:47Mr. Butler,
00:44:48if you keep your investment,
00:44:51Ava is yours for tonight.
00:44:52She'll do anything you want.
00:44:54President Gray,
00:44:55what did you say?
00:44:58President Gray,
00:44:59you can't be serious.
00:45:01Do it for the company.
00:45:02Get Butler's investment
00:45:03and I'll make you VP.
00:45:04And let's be honest,
00:45:05he's one of the most powerful players
00:45:06on Wall Street.
00:45:07You could do a lot worse.
00:45:09That's right,
00:45:10Mr. Butler.
00:45:11Whatever you want tonight,
00:45:12I'm at your service.
00:45:14Jesus Christ.
00:45:15You two really have no shame.
00:45:17Sure, I like beautiful women.
00:45:18What man doesn't?
00:45:19But do I look stupid enough
00:45:20to throw away millions
00:45:21for a bimbo?
00:45:26You've really hit rock bottom.
00:45:28Primping out your own employee
00:45:29for money?
00:45:30That's disgusting.
00:45:32Exactly.
00:45:32You betrayed the partner
00:45:33who helped build your company.
00:45:35Who's to say we won't be next?
00:45:36Wait!
00:45:37Please don't go.
00:45:38We can renegotiate.
00:45:39Whatever terms you want,
00:45:40we'll make it work.
00:45:40Don't walk away!
00:45:41Rebecca, money comes and goes.
00:45:43The character doesn't.
00:45:44I wouldn't trust you
00:45:45with a damn penny.
00:45:49What?
00:45:50Why does everyone believe
00:45:51that bitch instead of me?
00:45:52I'm the president!
00:45:53I built this company!
00:45:57Rebecca, please calm down.
00:45:59We still have plenty of clients
00:46:00in the pipeline.
00:46:01And once those final payments
00:46:02come in next month,
00:46:03we'll be fine.
00:46:03We'll have the rent money.
00:46:05You're right.
00:46:06We still have money coming in.
00:46:10Veronica,
00:46:11don't think this company
00:46:12can't survive without you.
00:46:14I'm not losing.
00:46:15Not to you!
00:46:19Miss Belton,
00:46:20these are the legal filings
00:46:21against Rebecca and her company.
00:46:23Please have a look.
00:46:24Thank you for coming out this late,
00:46:25Mr. Davis.
00:46:26Just doing my job.
00:46:27As for the damage Ava caused,
00:46:29I've had everything appraised.
00:46:30Total damages come to $8.5 million.
00:46:32We'll be seeking full compensation.
00:46:34Excellent.
00:46:35And the office lease?
00:46:36Recovering the discounted rent
00:46:37will be difficult.
00:46:38You agreed to those terms voluntarily.
00:46:39However,
00:46:40for the past three years,
00:46:41you've personally covered utilities,
00:46:43maintenance,
00:46:43and building expenses.
00:46:44We can recover every penny.
00:46:46Good.
00:46:46But I want to add one more claim.
00:46:48I'm suing for defamation.
00:46:50This notice branded me a thief
00:46:51and dragged my name through the mud.
00:46:53I want them held accountable
00:46:54for every word.
00:46:55Absolutely.
00:46:56This is textbook defamation.
00:46:57They presented fabricated allegations
00:46:59as fact.
00:46:59They're going down.
00:47:00Perfect.
00:47:01File everything immediately.
00:47:03I want Rebecca paying back
00:47:04every cent she owes me.
00:47:05With interest.
00:47:06Understood.
00:47:07I'll work through the night
00:47:08and file first thing tomorrow.
00:47:14President Gray,
00:47:15these are the files
00:47:16for all our key accounts.
00:47:17I've organized everything for you.
00:47:19Good.
00:47:20As long as we keep these clients,
00:47:22the final payments should clear
00:47:23within two weeks.
00:47:24That'll buy us some breathing room.
00:47:25But Veronica only gave us three days.
00:47:27Are we really going to get kicked out?
00:47:29Absolutely not.
00:47:29If we get thrown out,
00:47:30we'll be the laughing stock
00:47:31of the industry.
00:47:32It's only three million.
00:47:33I'll get a loan if I have to.
00:47:35Once the payments come in,
00:47:36we'll pay it back.
00:47:37President,
00:47:38this is bad.
00:47:39Really bad.
00:47:40Would everyone stop panicking
00:47:42for five damn minutes?
00:47:43What happened now?
00:47:44All our major clients just called.
00:47:46They want out.
00:47:47They're terminating their contracts.
00:47:49What?
00:47:52What the hell happened?
00:47:53Everything was fine yesterday.
00:47:55Because they were Veronica's clients.
00:47:57Every single one.
00:47:58She brought them in
00:47:59through her own connections.
00:48:00The whole industry knows
00:48:01you fired Veronica
00:48:02and tried to take her jet.
00:48:03They don't trust this company anymore,
00:48:04so they're bailing.
00:48:05Veronica again.
00:48:07This is all because of that bitch.
00:48:09President Gray,
00:48:10we're screwed.
00:48:12Fendler just sent formal notice.
00:48:14He's pulling his investment,
00:48:15and he wants his 10 million
00:48:16back immediately.
00:48:18He's pulling out?
00:48:1910 million?
00:48:20Can he do that?
00:48:21Somebody call him
00:48:22and work something out.
00:48:23We can't get a hold of him.
00:48:24Veronica always handled Butler personally.
00:48:26I've barely spoken to the man.
00:48:28His lawyers are already involved.
00:48:29If we don't return 10 million within three days,
00:48:32they're taking us to court.
00:48:35We're screwed.
00:48:36We can't even cover rent,
00:48:37and now we owe 10 million dollars?
00:48:39Forget the IPO.
00:48:40At this rate,
00:48:40we'll be bankrupt within weeks.
00:48:41I'm updating my resume tonight.
00:48:42Everybody, shut up!
00:48:44This company isn't dead yet.
00:48:46I'm still standing here, aren't I?
00:48:52Who are you people?
00:49:00Rebecca Gray?
00:49:02Y-yes, that's me.
00:49:03We're with the Manhattan District Court.
00:49:05Ms. Belton has filed suit against you
00:49:06and your company.
00:49:07The claims include
00:49:08unlawful possession of private property,
00:49:10property damage,
00:49:11and defamation.
00:49:11Please accept service.
00:49:12Your court date in three days.
00:49:19What?!
00:49:19Veronica actually sued me?!
00:49:21Please sign here, Ms. Gray.
00:49:26So this is how far you're willing to take it?
00:49:29You want to destroy me?
00:49:30You want war?
00:49:31Fine.
00:49:32See you in court, bitch!
00:49:34This fight isn't over!
00:49:36Win?
00:49:37With what?
00:49:38Everything Veronica's suing over
00:49:39is backed by hard evidence.
00:49:40You're dead in the water.
00:49:41We can't afford this.
00:49:42The damages, the rent, the legal fees...
00:49:44We're screwed.
00:49:47Everyone, calm down!
00:49:49President Gray has gotten us through worse!
00:49:51If we stick together,
00:49:52we'll get through this too!
00:49:53And once the company goes public,
00:49:55we'll all be rewarded!
00:49:56You seriously have the nerve to say that?
00:49:58If you hadn't messed with Veronica,
00:50:00this company wouldn't be falling apart.
00:50:02Exactly!
00:50:02You spent three months kissing ass
00:50:04and climbing the ladder?
00:50:05Well, congrats!
00:50:06You got your promotion,
00:50:07and you dragged the whole company down with you!
00:50:09Why is everyone blaming me?
00:50:10I reported Veronica because I was protecting the company!
00:50:13How was I supposed to know the jet was hers?
00:50:15Didn't you think to check the facts
00:50:16before blowing everything up?
00:50:17Everything started with you!
00:50:19Own it!
00:50:19I didn't know the jet was hers,
00:50:21but you have been with the company long enough to know!
00:50:23Why didn't any of you stand up for her?
00:50:25If just one person had,
00:50:26none of this would have happened!
00:50:27We knew.
00:50:28But so did President Gray.
00:50:29So what are you saying?
00:50:29That this is Rebecca's fault?
00:50:34No!
00:50:35President Gray!
00:50:36I swear!
00:50:37That's not what I meant!
00:50:42No!
00:50:42That's not what I meant!
00:50:44If that's not what you meant,
00:50:45then this mess is on you!
00:50:46Exactly!
00:50:46You've got two options.
00:50:48Either bring those clients back,
00:50:49or bring Veronica back.
00:50:50Me?
00:50:51I just got promoted!
00:50:52I don't know any clients!
00:50:54How am I supposed to bring them back?
00:50:56Then go get Veronica!
00:50:57Why should I be the one begging her?
00:50:59Because this company is about to go under!
00:51:01You're the new operations director!
00:51:02If you can't bring Veronica back,
00:51:03then that's on you!
00:51:06President Gray?
00:51:08Are you hearing this?
00:51:09What's that supposed to mean,
00:51:10Director Sutton?
00:51:11You make the mess,
00:51:12then expect the president to clean it up for you?
00:51:13No!
00:51:14That's not what I meant!
00:51:15The company is out of options.
00:51:17Cash flow is collapsing.
00:51:18Clients are gone.
00:51:19Veronica is the only person who can save us now.
00:51:22Let's see if this idiot can fix the disaster she created.
00:51:25Enough!
00:51:25All of you!
00:51:27Ava, this started with you.
00:51:28So you'll fix it.
00:51:30Go bring Veronica back.
00:51:31But President!
00:51:31Ava, I know this feels unfair,
00:51:33but it's for the company.
00:51:34Bring Veronica back.
00:51:35Help us survive.
00:51:36When we go public,
00:51:37I'll make you the VP.
00:51:43Good luck, Director Sutton.
00:51:44All of our livelihoods are riding hour now.
00:51:46Fine!
00:51:47I'll go!
00:51:48And when I bring Veronica back,
00:51:49let's see what all of you have to say then!
00:51:57Veronica, I'd say we've got a deal.
00:52:02Pleasure doing business with you, Victor.
00:52:08Hey, Veronica.
00:52:10Can we talk?
00:52:12Of course.
00:52:17Veronica, I'm sorry.
00:52:19I should have checked the facts before reporting you.
00:52:23I was wrong.
00:52:25Wow.
00:52:25What did Rebecca promise you this time?
00:52:28Must be one hell of a promotion to get an apology out of you.
00:52:31I mean it.
00:52:32I'm really sorry.
00:52:34Be mad at me if you want.
00:52:36But please,
00:52:38stop coming after the company.
00:52:39No.
00:52:41Veronica!
00:52:42Don't push it!
00:52:43I apologize!
00:52:44What else do you want from me?!
00:52:46An apology?
00:52:47Ava, let's be honest.
00:52:49If I were still the Veronica you humiliated in front of the entire company,
00:52:52would you be here apologizing right now?
00:52:58You wouldn't.
00:53:00You'd be sitting in my office right now bragging about how you took down the VP.
00:53:03I was following company policy.
00:53:06I made a mistake.
00:53:07I should have looked into it more carefully.
00:53:09That's all.
00:53:10I haven't done anything wrong either.
00:53:13I'm taking back what's mine.
00:53:14I'm suing the people who wronged me.
00:53:17So tell me,
00:53:18what exactly do you think I owe you?
00:53:21You're unbelievably selfish.
00:53:22It's just a jet!
00:53:24Because of you,
00:53:25the company's falling apart.
00:53:26You got your revenge.
00:53:28But what about everyone else?
00:53:30When the company collapses,
00:53:31how are they supposed to support their family?
00:53:37I didn't destroy the company.
00:53:40You and Rekka did.
00:53:41The employees aren't my problem.
00:53:43And if the company goes under,
00:53:45they'll find another job.
00:53:47Just like I did.
00:53:52Miss Ava, you're still very young.
00:53:56What is that supposed to mean?
00:53:59Rebecca fed you a fairy tale and sent you here to beg.
00:54:04The sad part is,
00:54:06you bought it.
00:54:06Who the hell are you to judge me?
00:54:08I just wanted to prove myself.
00:54:10There's nothing wrong with ambition.
00:54:12The problem is stepping on people to get ahead.
00:54:14And when your ambition's bigger than your ability,
00:54:17you crash.
00:54:19You're saying I'm not good enough?
00:54:21If you are, you wouldn't have company in three weeks.
00:54:23And you definitely wouldn't be here begging me to save it.
00:54:32Honestly, you're so painfully naive that I almost feel bad for you.
00:54:35So here's some free advice.
00:54:37Walk away from Rebecca.
00:54:39Quit today.
00:54:40Find a real company, start from the bottom,
00:54:42and learn how business actually works.
00:54:44No way.
00:54:45I worked too hard to get where I am.
00:54:47I'm not going back to fetching coffee and making coffee.
00:54:49And stop pretending you care.
00:54:50If you're so great, come back.
00:54:52I'll give you your VP job back myself.
00:54:54Keep it.
00:54:56I'm building my own company.
00:54:57And we're done here.
00:54:59You can go now.
00:55:00You're a selfish bitch, Veronica.
00:55:03You think you're better than everyone because you're rich?
00:55:06Just wait.
00:55:07One day you'll regret this.
00:55:14She really is Rebecca all over again.
00:55:17Arrogant.
00:55:18Greedy.
00:55:18And far dumber than she realizes.
00:55:21They're not worth another minute of our time.
00:55:24Now, Victor,
00:55:25shall we get back to building something successful?
00:55:34Well?
00:55:35Did you see Veronica?
00:55:36Is she coming back?
00:55:38President Gray, I...
00:55:42You're useless!
00:55:43I made you, director!
00:55:44And you can't even handle one simple task?
00:55:46I tried.
00:55:47I apologized.
00:55:48I begged her, but she wouldn't listen.
00:55:50I don't care.
00:55:51If Veronica doesn't come back, this company is finished.
00:55:54Go find her again.
00:55:55If she won't listen, get on your knees.
00:55:57Stay there until she changes her mind.
00:56:01You want me to kneel to her?
00:56:05Damn right.
00:56:06This mess started with you.
00:56:08Now, fix it!
00:56:10I don't care what you have to do!
00:56:11Just bring her back!
00:56:13I reported her because I thought I was protecting the company.
00:56:17Save it.
00:56:18I don't want excuses.
00:56:19You're the director now.
00:56:20Fix the damn problem!
00:56:24What now?
00:56:25Can't you see I'm in the middle of something?
00:56:28President Gray,
00:56:29three more employees from the business team just resigned.
00:56:32Unbelievable!
00:56:33A bunch of ungrateful cowards!
00:56:35The second things get tough, they won!
00:56:38President, everyone can see where this is headed.
00:56:40Without Veronica, this company won't survive.
00:56:42People have families to support.
00:56:44You can't really blame them.
00:56:45What's that supposed to mean?
00:56:46Are you quitting too?
00:56:48No, President.
00:56:49I don't want to leave.
00:56:50But given the situation,
00:56:53you and Veronica were best friends once.
00:56:56Ava couldn't convince her.
00:56:58Maybe you should try talking to her.
00:57:03You want me to beg that bitch?
00:57:05President Gray,
00:57:06it's our only chance.
00:57:08Put your pride aside.
00:57:09Give her a real apology.
00:57:12Remind her of everything you've been through together.
00:57:14She might listen.
00:57:15What the hell is that supposed to mean?
00:57:17We're running out of time.
00:57:18More people quit.
00:57:19It won't matter whether Veronica comes back or not.
00:57:21By then it'll be too late.
00:57:23Enough.
00:57:24Both of you, out.
00:57:25Let me think.
00:57:33Veronica, it's me.
00:57:35Fine.
00:57:36You won.
00:57:36I was wrong.
00:57:37You can come back now.
00:57:39Rebecca, is that really your idea of an apology?
00:57:42Veronica, I'm sorry.
00:57:44I know I messed up.
00:57:45Please, come back and help me.
00:57:46No.
00:57:47You're not sorry.
00:57:48You're just desperate.
00:57:49That's not true.
00:57:50I know I was wrong.
00:57:52If you want Ava gone, I'll fire her right now.
00:57:54Just say the word.
00:57:55Ronnie, please give me one more chance.
00:57:57I already gave you a chance.
00:57:59You threw it away.
00:58:00Veronica, just listen to me.
00:58:01I don't want to hear it.
00:58:03Save your excuses for the judge.
00:58:06Veronica, what the hell do you want from me?
00:58:08I swallowed my pride and apologized.
00:58:10Do you really have to drive me into the ground?
00:58:13Rebecca, let's be clear.
00:58:14I'm not destroying you.
00:58:16You did that yourself.
00:58:17Every mess you're in, you made it.
00:58:18This is insane.
00:58:20What do you get out of destroying the company?
00:58:21You spent three years building it too.
00:58:23Are you really willing to burn it all down?
00:58:25I never wanted to burn anything down.
00:58:27You lit the fire.
00:58:28You just didn't notice this until the flames reached you.
00:58:39I'm screwed.
00:58:40The company's falling apart.
00:58:42And Rebecca will throw me under the bus the second she gets the chance.
00:58:46I'll never be able to get a job again.
00:58:50No.
00:58:51Hell no.
00:58:52I worked too hard for this job.
00:58:53I'm not going back to being some nobody.
00:58:57The company just needs money.
00:58:58That's it.
00:58:59If I can save the company, Rebecca won't dare fire me.
00:59:03And then everyone will finally see I was right.
00:59:06Wait.
00:59:08I've got it.
00:59:10Victor Sterling.
00:59:12He's one of the biggest players on Wall Street.
00:59:15If I get him on board, everything changes.
00:59:23Veronica.
00:59:25You ungrateful bitch.
00:59:27The number you are trying to reach is unavailable.
00:59:31She blocked me?
00:59:32That bitch actually blocked me?
00:59:39Damn you, Veronica.
00:59:41You cold-hearted bitch.
00:59:42I hope karma tears your life apart.
00:59:46What am I supposed to do now?
00:59:48Without Veronica, this company is finished.
00:59:50Do I really have to get on my knees and beg her in front of everyone?
00:59:53Fine.
00:59:54Then I'll beg.
01:00:00Who cares about my pride?
01:00:01If it saves the company, I'll do whatever it takes.
01:00:03And once the company is safe, I'll deal with Veronica later.
01:00:07But first, that useless idiot Ava has to go.
01:00:14Maybe if I give Veronica a scapegoat, she'll back off.
01:00:18HR.
01:00:19Draft a termination notice.
01:00:20I want Ava gone by the end of the day.
01:00:22Just to confirm.
01:00:22President Gray, you'd like Director Sutton terminated immediately?
01:00:27President!
01:00:28I found a way to save the company!
01:00:35President Gray?
01:00:37Were you about to fire me?
01:00:40I was talking about Ava from Tech.
01:00:43Not you.
01:00:44Come on.
01:00:44You're my future VP.
01:00:46Now tell me about this brilliant plan of yours.
01:00:51Victor, he's about to partner with Veronica, right?
01:00:55Then we take him away from her.
01:00:57One deal is enough to turn things around.
01:00:59Take him away?
01:01:01Victor Sterling is loyal to a fault.
01:01:03And right now, he's firmly in Veronica's corner.
01:01:05Why would he ever choose us?
01:01:07Not willingly.
01:01:08But everyone has something to lose.
01:01:10We just need leverage.
01:01:12Leverage?
01:01:13What kind of leverage?
01:01:14Simple.
01:01:15We invite him out.
01:01:16Spike his drink.
01:01:18Once he's out of it, I'll take him back to a hotel room and get some photos.
01:01:21Once we get those, he'll do whatever we ask.
01:01:24Either he cooperates, or he explains the pictures.
01:01:30Ava, you're a genius!
01:01:33If we land Victor, we solve everything.
01:01:37The rent, the clients, all of it.
01:01:39And Veronica will never see it coming.
01:01:43Mr. Sterling, hello.
01:01:45It's Rebecca.
01:01:46Rebecca?
01:01:47I believe we've said all there to say.
01:01:49I'm busy.
01:01:49Wait!
01:01:50Please!
01:01:50Don't hang up!
01:01:52Mr. Sterling, I'm calling to apologize.
01:01:55To you and to Veronica.
01:01:57Bit late for that, isn't it?
01:01:59I never wanted things to end up like this.
01:02:01I trusted the wrong people.
01:02:03Ava kept feeding me lies and turning me against Veronica.
01:02:05By the time I realized what was happening, the damage was done.
01:02:09But I've finally seen her for who she really is.
01:02:12I terminated her this morning.
01:02:14You actually fired her?
01:02:16Absolutely.
01:02:17Mr. Sterling, I truly regret everything.
01:02:20Please, just give me one chance to make things right.
01:02:24Fine.
01:02:24For Veronica's sake, I'll hear what you have to say.
01:02:29That's wonderful.
01:02:30Tonight, 7 o'clock.
01:02:32The Stardust restaurant on the 5th.
01:02:34I'll see you there.
01:02:36Got him.
01:02:37Victor took the bait.
01:02:39Then I'll go make the arrangements right now.
01:02:41Ava, if this gets the company through the crisis and we make it to IPO,
01:02:44that VP spot is definitely yours.
01:02:47President Gray, you can count on me.
01:02:48I won't let you down.
01:03:06Victor?
01:03:08Once I have something on you, let's see how tough you act then.
01:03:14Mr. Sterling, it's so good to see you.
01:03:18Mr. Sterling, we've definitely had our differences.
01:03:23I was hoping we could clear the air.
01:03:26I'm listening.
01:03:28Honestly, this whole mess started with Ava.
01:03:31If it weren't for her, none of this would have happened.
01:03:36Is that so?
01:03:39Absolutely.
01:03:40She brought me fake evidence and manipulated me.
01:03:42That's what called the problems between Veronica and me.
01:03:45But don't worry.
01:03:45I've already fired her.
01:03:47Mr. Sterling, I'm asking for one chance.
01:03:50Please arrange a meeting with Veronica.
01:03:52I want to explain everything face to face.
01:03:54Fine.
01:03:55I will ask, but if Veronica doesn't buy it, you're on your own.
01:03:59And if Veronica still refuses, I promise I won't bother you again.
01:04:02Mr. Sterling, toast.
01:04:04Thank you for being so generous.
01:04:13Well, if that's everything, I'll be on my way.
01:04:16Of course, Mr. Sterling.
01:04:19Take care.
01:04:22Why am I so dizzy?
01:04:25You put something in my drink, didn't you?
01:04:37I don't know.
01:04:40Oh, my God.
01:04:57How do I see in the whole righton is for money?
01:04:58What to do with Veronica!
01:04:58did you do to me what do you think a man and a woman alone in a hotel room use
01:05:05your imagination
01:05:07you sick bastards you drugged me
01:05:12shut up victor you're dropping veronica and signing with us that's right and you're gonna
01:05:18tell everyone that veronica lied you'll say the only reason you partnered with her was because
01:05:23she slept with you not happening then these photos go public tomorrow morning a wall street titan
01:05:30caught in a hotel room scandal and you know what eva might even claim it wasn't consensual
01:05:37tell me victor how do you think that plays on the evening news you're both psych fine i'll sign but
01:05:44i'll never lie about veronica release the photos if you want you'll destroy yourselves right along with
01:05:48me you president gray relax i have a better idea what better idea if we can get leverage on victor
01:05:57we can get leverage on veronica too you mean the second victor signs with us veronica will come
01:06:01looking for answers when she does we'll be ready then we'll have everything we need to ruin her
01:06:05good that's exactly what we'll do i want her humiliated in front of everyone i'll contact my
01:06:10supplier this time i'm getting the strongest stuff they have when we're done with her she'll be
01:06:15finished these two psychos drugged me without a second thought there's no way they'll stop it
01:06:21veronica i need to warn her before it's too late
01:06:39veronica good evening the day after tomorrow is our big project signing ceremony as your former
01:06:44partner i'd love for you to be there and witness our comeback firsthand no thanks find someone else to
01:06:51annoy you don't even want to know who we're signing couldn't care less victor surprised he already
01:06:58agreed to partner with us what that's impossible victor would never work with you how cute in business
01:07:04there are no permanent enemies only permanent profits signing ceremony tomorrow 10 a.m the
01:07:10manhattan intercontinental don't be late veronica i'd hate for you to miss watching you win
01:07:16something's off victor is a man of integrity he made it crystal clear he wanted nothing to do with
01:07:21rebecca there's no way he changed his mind overnight something happened and whatever it is it stinks
01:07:38victor's not answering definitely not normal no i'm getting to the bottom of this
01:07:48smith it's veronica i need you to track rebecca ava and victor every move they've made in the last 24
01:07:54hours no problem mrs veronica i'll get right on it
01:08:03can you believe it victor actually signed with rebecca a few days ago they looked ready to kill each
01:08:08other look at victor biggest deal of the year and he looks like he's headed to a funeral something's
01:08:13definitely off even strangers can see something's wrong yeah this stinks
01:08:22mr sterling
01:08:26veronica what are you doing here you need to leave now this place isn't safe victor what the hell is
01:08:33going on why would you suddenly agree to sign with rebecca don't ask just get out of here and
01:08:42stay away from rebecca and ava those two are planning something
01:08:49what are they planning i don't know the details but they've set a trap for you veronica i'm sorry i
01:08:55can't go through with our deal please just leave victor tell me the truth
01:09:05stop asking those women have no limits i'm not dragging you into this
01:09:17mrs veronica we got everything last night rebecca and ava drugged mr sterling at a restaurant
01:09:23then they took him to a hotel and photographed him to blackmail him they drugged him those sick
01:09:29desperate bitches actually did it i have proof photos of rebecca drugging victor photos of them
01:09:34moving him into the hotel unconscious and records showing ava purchased the drugs good work
01:09:44victor you don't have to be afraid anymore
01:09:48what because i already have everything proof they drugged you proof they blackmailed you
01:09:56and enough evidence to bury both of them wait are you serious
01:10:03mr sterling we've got them the evidence is airtight drugging someone and blackmailing them for business
01:10:09lever is freliny good those evil bitches are finished i swear i'll do everything i can to see
01:10:18them behind bars miss veronica there's more ava spiked your drink earlier tonight i've already switched
01:10:24the glasses
01:10:29they want to play dirty fine let's see how they like drinking their own poison
01:10:39well if it isn't our former vp tell me veronica watching victor sign with me must be killing you
01:10:47veronica i owe you an apology i shouldn't have treated you the way i did let's put the past behind
01:10:52us
01:10:54exactly drink this and we can call it even hell i might even be generous enough to give you your
01:10:59old
01:10:59job back the detective already switched the drinks let's see who's laughing in 10 minutes
01:11:13i drank the champagne but don't confuse that with forgiveness neither of you deserve it
01:11:21that's okay in a few minutes you'll be the one begging us i can't wait maybe you'll
01:11:28finally learn how to get on your knees and apologize really then let's sit back and enjoy
01:11:34the show it's taking so long she should have reacted by now
01:11:41is something wrong you both look confused tell me are you wondering why i drank the champagne and nothing
01:11:48happened
01:11:52how did you know not only did i know you spiked the drink i had our glasses switched before you
01:11:58got
01:11:58here the drug champagne you drank it yourself what
01:12:06veronica you drugged rebecca in front of everyone that's attempted murder
01:12:12the only people drugging anyone are these two last night rebecca and ava drugged mr sterling to
01:12:20force him into a business deal they dragged him unconscious into a hotel room then staged fake
01:12:27bedroom photos to blackmail him that explains everything i knew victor would have never
01:12:32partnered with becca willingly
01:12:35jesus christ these women are completely unhinged
01:12:42liar that's a lie you're framing me you're the one who drugged me
01:12:49every word veronica said is true they drugged me and forced me into this deal and today they tried
01:12:55to do the same thing to veronica now she's got a taste of her own medicine you have no proof
01:13:02right now rebecca is the one who's drugged proof you want proof fine let's give everyone a front road
01:13:11seat just because you have photos doesn't prove a damn thing mr sterling was drunk we were helping
01:13:23him get back to his hotel room what does that have to do with you drugging rebecca
01:13:29she has a point those photos alone don't prove anything maybe rebecca was actually trying to help
01:13:35him still lying fine let's finish this
01:14:02what how the hell did you get that footage
01:14:06no no no no we're screwed
01:14:12there it is caught in 4k
01:14:16so tell me what lie were you planning to sell next
01:14:21drugging and blackmailing to close a deal you two belong in a prison cell not a board room i'll make
01:14:27damn sure you rot in there you won't be the only one the police should be here any minute
01:14:42rebecca gray ava sutton you're under arrest for blackmail criminal coercion and administering
01:14:47intoxicating substance you're coming with us
01:14:58veronica please please give me one more chance i know i was wrong i swear i know i was wrong
01:15:06i'm sorry i i lost my mind i never should have listened to rebecca please tell them to let me
01:15:13go
01:15:13i swear i'll never do anything like this again you lying cut this was your idea you wanted the
01:15:22photos now you're dumping it all on me oh please you started all this you wanted veronica's jet
01:15:29you told me to go after her you dangled promotions in front of me even now you're still blaming everyone
01:15:38but yourselves veronica for the sake of our friendship please just once i'll give you the
01:15:46company i'll walk away i'll leave the country you'll never have to see me again friendship where was
01:15:51that friendship when you called me a thief when you tried to steal my jet when you trashed my name
01:15:56and turned everyone against me now that you're cornered suddenly we're friends again three years
01:16:00ago you were drowning i pulled you out i paid your debts i opened doors for you i gave you
01:16:05my trust
01:16:06and love and support it treated you like family but you treated me like an opportunity the more i gave
01:16:13the more you wanted you didn't want a friend you wanted a ladder and as soon as you got to
01:16:19the top
01:16:19you tried to kick it away from beneath you
01:16:25this didn't happen to you rebecca you did this to yourself
01:16:32officer i believe you have everything you need
01:16:51i spent years afraid of losing her but sometimes letting go of the wrong people
01:16:57is the beginning of the life you deserve