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00:00 Claire Duval, my fiancé betrayed me with a woman who I thought was a friend.
00:05 Dylan, where are you?
00:07 Ava really needs me.
00:09 I'm ready to move forward.
00:11 Mr. Cross, you need a wife and I need revenge. We should get married.
00:18 The days of pretending to be a model, they're over, Claire.
00:22 You've lost everything.
00:24 You just don't know it yet.
00:28 I'm not a nobody.
00:30 Let me take your eyes off of you.
00:32 You don't have to say that just because we're married.
00:35 Claire cannot succeed.
00:37 I'm perfect.
00:39 I'm 12 little pages.
00:41 Ava touches my wife.
00:43 Since Christian came into my life, I think my luck has finally changed.
00:48 So, who will be the 23rd winner of the top model competition?
00:54 Claire Duval, my fiancé betrayed me with a woman who I thought was a friend.
00:58 Dylan, where are you?
01:00 Claire, my love for you transcends words.
01:10 You are my forever.
01:12 Will you marry me?
01:17 Yes.
01:19 I'm so happy.
01:21 Okay, wait. You guys look so good. I need a photo.
01:28 One, two, three.
01:30 Lucky bitch.
01:32 Claire and Dylan!
01:34 Drink more, baby.
01:38 So, you proposed to that bitch, huh?
01:48 She's fucking sexy.
01:50 I like you in the dark.
01:52 Don't worry about her. It's a photo or something.
01:59 You all know.
02:01 [Music]
02:20 You've lost everything.
02:22 And you just don't know it yet.
02:24 [Music]
02:31 I'm pregnant with Dylan's child.
02:34 He won't show up tomorrow.
02:36 Rise and shine!
02:39 Wait. No can do.
02:42 What happened here after I left?
02:44 So, I had the most awful dream last night.
02:47 No more wedding jitters. You can't be late to your big date.
02:50 That's bad luck.
02:51 Speaking of luck, have I drew something new?
02:54 It's beautiful. Thank you.
02:58 I hope you didn't spend too much.
03:00 Never do.
03:01 L.E. Express, baby. Things you love, don't need to break the bank.
03:04 Come on. You're getting married!
03:06 Let's go.
03:08 Is it really a dream?
03:13 Dylan, where are you?
03:17 Hey, I'm at the hospital.
03:20 Are you okay? What happened?
03:22 No, I'm fine. It's Deva. She fainted.
03:26 Yeah, the doctors are running tests.
03:28 I'm with her now.
03:29 So, I'm not going to be able to marry you today.
03:31 He won't show up tomorrow.
03:35 Just you wait.
03:37 He's fine.
03:41 I'm with her now.
03:45 So, I'm not going to be able to marry you today.
03:49 I'm sorry. I wanted to be there, but Ava really needs me.
03:53 Come on, Claire Bear. You know I love you.
03:56 I gotta go.
03:58 It wasn't a dream.
04:18 It's real.
04:20 It's all real.
04:23 Christian, your fiancé refuses to sign the prenup and now she won't answer her phone.
04:40 She stalled for the wedding day.
04:42 This is Black, not Carlisi.
04:45 That's Christian Cross, the CEO of Pinnacle Entertainment.
04:50 Christian, your father doesn't care who I marry as long as it gets done today.
04:56 Find me another girl.
04:58 You got an hour.
05:00 I must be crazy to even consider this.
05:03 Mr. Cross?
05:06 I have a proposition for you.
05:08 My name is Claire Duval.
05:22 My fiancé betrayed me with a woman who I thought was a friend.
05:26 Okay.
05:27 How is it I can help you?
05:30 I'm not sure I can.
05:32 Okay.
05:33 How is it I can help you, Ms. Duval?
05:36 Actually, it's how we can help each other.
05:39 You need a wife and I need revenge.
05:42 We should get married.
05:44 Gavin?
05:47 Already on it.
05:48 Claire Duval, 25.
05:50 No criminal record. Model with the American Talent Agency and unmarried.
05:55 Deal.
06:02 Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Cross.
06:05 So, thank you for doing this.
06:26 If it's all the same to you, I'm sorry.
06:30 If it's all the same to you, I'd like to keep this arrangement a secret for now.
06:36 I need my fiancé, ex-fiancé, to find out about us in the right way at just the right moment.
06:43 I'll give you six months to plot an exact revenge.
06:47 After that, our marriage announcement will be released to the press.
06:50 Fair enough.
06:52 One more thing.
06:54 I need this marriage to appear as real as possible.
06:57 I'm not going to let anyone else live under the same roof.
07:00 Oh.
07:01 I have a very loyal, discreet staff that will keep our secret a secret.
07:06 Every need will be met.
07:08 I can live with that.
07:10 Gavin will be in touch.
07:12 That Ms. Duval, she's, um, she's something.
07:20 Don't you mean Mrs. Cross?
07:22 Right.
07:23 I just mean, you didn't even mention the prenup.
07:26 Am I missing something?
07:27 More than you can fathom.
07:29 I want you to keep a close eye on my wife.
07:32 Consider it done, boss.
07:34 Okay, she's walking in right now. I gotta go.
07:52 Hey, thank God you're here.
07:54 Ava was supposed to walk into the tour show later today.
07:57 I need you to pretend to be her.
07:59 You promised me last time I wouldn't have to do that again, Dylan.
08:04 My company cannot afford to lose this commission.
08:06 If you love me, you'll do this.
08:09 I guess you leave me with no choice.
08:15 I'll do it.
08:19 I'm sorry everything got so screwed up yesterday.
08:22 We'll get married soon.
08:24 I promise.
08:27 You don't know just how sorry you're gonna be.
08:31 Welcome to the Vincent Latour Jewelry Showcase.
08:35 With fashion outfits provided by AliExpress.
08:38 I'm going to be sick.
08:45 What a two-timing bastard.
08:47 Ava, that's the pitch.
08:49 I know.
08:50 Guard this with your life.
08:52 As it is.
08:53 Piss off, Felix, you insufferable parasite.
08:56 At least Ava's set to win the top model competition.
08:58 30 years in a row.
09:00 Your girl's career imploded before it even took off.
09:02 Uh, standing right here.
09:04 Hurry, put on your mask.
09:06 That's the designer.
09:07 They can never know you're not Ava.
09:16 Silly, what are you doing?
09:18 I'm grabbing the model gifting and we're out of here.
09:20 You're not covering up for Ava again.
09:22 Especially after what she did to me.
09:24 Actually, I have a plan.
09:26 Hand me the bracelet.
09:28 Modeling our next piece in the True Love Collection is Ava Bennett.
09:34 Behold, the Juliet bracelet.
09:40 Crafted with 36 exquisite emeralds and 15 flawless styles.
09:45 This 22-carat one graces the wrist of our lady, Miss Ava Bennett.
09:51 What is that?
09:58 I've never done anklets.
09:59 I hate anklets.
10:01 Oh, I'm a genius.
10:07 I love it.
10:08 I want one.
10:09 Oh, perhaps I could envision an anklet or two in my line.
10:15 Your girl just came in.
10:17 You should get in here.
10:19 Well, hello.
10:21 That is not Ava Bennett.
10:23 She does not possess fabulous legs like that.
10:26 What is she up to?
10:28 Who's under the mask?
10:30 Mask off!
10:32 Mask off! Mask off! Mask off! Mask off! Mask off! Mask off! Mask off! Mask off! Mask off!
10:42 Well, let's all see what we're hiding here.
10:45 Where did you come from?
10:55 That's a very long time.
10:58 A nobody and now a thief.
11:01 How dare you steal Ava Bennett's place?
11:03 That's a lie.
11:05 You don't want to do that.
11:10 Mr. Cross, we were not expecting you to come this evening.
11:14 Well, it's a good thing I did.
11:16 You all right?
11:21 I am now.
11:23 Joan Fairchild, Glamour Magazine.
11:29 Does this make your first return to the runway?
11:32 How do you know the CEO of Pinnacle Entertainment, Christian Cross?
11:35 Is there bad blood between you and Ava B?
11:37 No comment.
11:39 Need a ride?
11:48 Well, that was exciting.
11:56 Sorry to get you mixed up in all this.
11:59 That's what husbands are for.
12:01 You want to tell me what's going on back there?
12:04 I did it on purpose.
12:07 Put the bracelet on my ankle.
12:09 The biggest difference between Ava and I is our legs.
12:12 I wanted to get caught.
12:14 I wanted to get caught.
12:19 And you did so spectacularly.
12:22 I've never seen a model come in the stage like you did over there.
12:25 Or a nobody.
12:27 You're not a nobody.
12:29 Don't take your eyes off of you.
12:31 You don't have to say that just because we're married.
12:34 I know my modeling track record has been pathetic at best.
12:38 Okay, and why is that?
12:40 From what I'm assuming, you have everything you need to be a top model.
12:43 I don't know. Just unlucky or something.
12:46 Or something.
12:53 I think I'm going to be sick.
12:55 I can't deal with more reporters tonight.
12:57 We can go back to my place.
13:00 It's your home.
13:02 Let's do it.
13:07 This night can't get any crazier.
13:09 I've got to get this.
13:11 Hey.
13:13 It's not good. Ava just gave an interview.
13:16 It's not looking good.
13:20 Ava just gave an interview.
13:22 She told the reporters that she did not ask you to step in.
13:25 She said that nobody can model AliExpress and Bess on a tour like she does.
13:30 And in fact, she said that you deliberately pushed her.
13:34 And that's how she got hurt.
13:36 Wow. So I've been bumped from stealing her spot to bodily assault?
13:40 She's one step ahead of us.
13:43 Not for long.
13:45 Ava's going to want to revel in this victory, and she's a thing for bathrooms, so...
13:49 Yeah. Gross.
13:52 Zoe, here's what we're going to do.
13:54 Mr. Latoya, I take it you saw the interview?
13:58 Yes. Yes, I agree. Claire has her issues.
14:02 No, no, no. Don't worry. I've taken care of it.
14:06 Don't worry. I've taken care of it.
14:08 My legal department is preparing a statement for the press, which will take full responsibility.
14:14 Ava will be in top shape, back on her feet for the shoot in Seattle.
14:19 Yes, you have my word.
14:21 So, what do you say?
14:23 The tour's in the bag.
14:25 But Claire has to take the fall.
14:27 Perfect. Let's celebrate.
14:31 Are you going to join me?
14:42 Do you think that's a good idea?
14:45 Because the doctor hasn't diagnosed your mysterious stomach issue yet.
14:49 I have a different kind of ache, and I need you to take care of it.
14:54 One?
15:04 Is that a Jackson Pollock?
15:06 It is. It's my favorite piece of his.
15:09 It's incredible.
15:12 You hungry?
15:14 Starved.
15:16 You're awfully quiet.
15:25 More like speechless. The food was amazing. Where did you learn to cook like that?
15:31 It may sound cliche, but growing up I spent more time in the kitchen with the staff than with my actual parents.
15:38 I get it.
15:40 I do.
15:42 You're nothing like I thought you'd be.
15:44 Dare I ask?
15:46 Ruthless. Someone used to getting what they want at the expense of others.
15:51 Someone who cares more about the bottom line than people.
15:56 To most, I am that person.
16:00 But to the ones I hold dear, the ones I choose to let in.
16:06 [music]
16:08 Make no mistake, Claire. If you do betray me, you're no forgiveness.
16:25 Right back at you, Mr. Cross.
16:28 [music]
16:30 Morning.
16:41 Sorry, I must have dozed off.
16:43 Hold on. Let me get that.
16:45 I don't think that's a good idea.
16:47 Hello?
16:52 Hello?
16:55 Where are you?
16:56 I found a place to hide out. The reporters are hounding me.
16:58 Claire Bear, I know this isn't ideal, but I need you in the office right now.
17:03 Not ideal? Ava practically told the whole world I'm crazy.
17:07 Just forgive her. Poor Ava. The medication she's on is making her paranoid.
17:12 Will I see you soon?
17:14 Sure, Dylan. I'll see you soon.
17:17 What are you doing?
17:21 Just in case you need anything.
17:24 Daddy?
17:25 I mean, I was going to hug you, but I said you're keeping me a secret.
17:29 For now.
17:31 What were you thinking, Claire?
17:39 All you had to do was put on the damn bracelet and walk the runway show for Ava.
17:43 Why would you draw that much attention to your legs?
17:46 The bracelet was tailored to Ava's wrist, and she's bigger boned than me.
17:50 It didn't fit. I had to improvise.
17:53 That makes sense. You know, I knew Ava was dead set that you were at some agenda against me,
17:59 but I told her there's no way that you would sabotage me.
18:01 We're getting married. You love me. You would never hurt me.
18:05 You're right, Dylan. You know me so well.
18:08 There's still a situation here, and if you don't do something to fix this,
18:12 Muse will lose the Latour contract.
18:15 This will cause a domino effect at the agency, and I won't be able to stop the cutbacks.
18:20 Junior staff will lose their jobs. That includes Zoe.
18:24 I can't have that.
18:26 I can't have that.
18:29 Well, there's not much time.
18:31 My legal department has prepared a damage control script.
18:36 Memorize it.
18:38 You'll be meeting with the press in ten minutes.
18:40 But this is a confession. I might not have a career after this.
18:45 Let's be honest. Ava is our top billing model, then you, Claire.
18:50 It never really took off, despite all the opportunities I created for you.
18:55 I get it. I'm expendable.
18:59 One more thing.
19:01 Stick to the script.
19:04 No more improvising.
19:13 Everything ready to go?
19:15 My fingers on the trigger.
19:17 I gotta go. Fire away.
19:19 Okay.
19:20 Please tell me you're not using a burner.
19:22 The hell are you?
19:24 I'm thinking too small, Rookie.
19:29 Members of the press, thank you for coming.
19:41 In regards to the events that occurred at the True Love fashion show,
19:44 I deeply regret any harm I caused Mr. Vincent Latour and his revered brand.
19:50 I take full responsibility for my actions.
19:53 The news talent agency had no knowledge of my intention to take Ava's place on the runway.
19:59 These photos would suggest otherwise.
20:02 Photos? What photos?
20:10 Photos? What photos?
20:12 This is evidence that Ms. Duval regularly pretends to be Ms. Bennett over the last two years.
20:18 Surely the president of the company must have known.
20:21 Right.
20:22 Claire, if you're being used as a scapegoat and you want to be rescued, just blink twice.
20:26 Ms. Duval stands by her statement. She acted alone as the sole perpetrator.
20:32 I, we, news talent as a company had no idea of any and all prior incidences.
20:39 (murmuring)
20:43 We are done here.
20:45 Wait a minute.
20:46 (murmuring)
20:50 Mr. Maxwell.
20:52 (murmuring)
20:55 Nicely done, Gavin.
20:57 Thank you, Christian.
20:59 Lady's had it under control. I just gave her a little boost.
21:03 My wife's a force of nature.
21:05 Yeah, she's had to be.
21:08 (murmuring)
21:10 Take a look at that.
21:12 Here's what I got so far.
21:17 Upon signing with News Talent Agency at 21, Claire Duval was initially overseen by Miranda Maxwell.
21:23 You know, Maxwell's older sister.
21:25 Now the chairman of Maxwell Holdings. We've crossed paths.
21:28 Exactly.
21:29 Claire was hailed a rising star in the modeling world.
21:32 Then inexplicably, her stardom plummeted.
21:35 Rumors began to spread that she was temperamental.
21:37 She would show up late for shoots or not at all.
21:40 It was even suspected that drugs were involved.
21:42 Offers dried up completely.
21:44 They deliberately ruined her.
21:46 It appears that way.
21:48 But, why?
21:50 If you want to crush someone's dream, you don't just take it away.
21:55 You kill it.
21:56 By that time, Claire's access to senior management was non-existent.
22:01 She was relegated to a junior manager by the MSOE Ballard.
22:05 And that's when Dylan Maxwell started dating Claire.
22:08 He broke her down just so he could scoop her up.
22:12 It doesn't make sense.
22:14 Claire Duval is the total package.
22:17 Why would a talent agency take the career of a supermodel in the making?
22:20 Because there was more money to be made elsewhere.
22:23 Someone's pulling Dylan Maxwell's strings.
22:27 We have to find the puppet master.
22:30 [Music]
22:59 [Sigh]
23:03 [Music]
23:05 What?
23:06 Claire, the paparazzi keeps following me everywhere, but I think I can lose them.
23:10 Can I come over?
23:12 No.
23:13 No, I'm crashing at Zotus.
23:15 We need to strategize our next move.
23:17 What next move?
23:18 There is no next move.
23:19 I've done my part and took the blame.
23:21 No, no, no.
23:22 It backfired.
23:23 They're not after you now, Claire.
23:24 They're after me.
23:25 You could go and apologize to Ava.
23:28 You can't be serious.
23:29 No, I mean, if the prestige you do that, then...
23:32 Then, then they'll think I'm crazy.
23:34 They'll think you're repentant.
23:36 And I'm starting to question your loyalty, Claire.
23:39 Are you still with me?
23:41 Of course, Dylan.
23:46 I'll be right there.
23:55 When she gets here, I say we put Claire in her place.
23:58 [Chuckles]
23:59 The little princess bowing before me.
24:01 Genius. I love it.
24:03 And everyone will see just how low she has fallen.
24:05 That little bitch needs it drilled into her sad head that Dylan is mine.
24:11 True that.
24:12 Honestly, the one true star of Muse Talent Agency is Ava Bennett Maxwell.
24:20 Accurate.
24:23 She's going to push your buttons.
24:25 Don't let her.
24:26 I won't.
24:27 Stop. She's coming.
24:33 Ava.
24:38 Claire.
24:40 Didn't you come here to do something, like apologize to moi?
24:48 That's what Dylan wants.
24:50 Then get to it.
24:53 [Sighs]
24:54 What is this?
25:01 Well, if you really want to apologize to me,
25:04 then get down on your hands and knees,
25:09 then wash my feet.
25:15 Just when I thought you couldn't sink any lower, you surprise me.
25:21 Doesn't really sound like an apology, does it?
25:24 You know what, Ava? I am sorry.
25:29 You know what, Ava? I am sorry.
25:32 Seeing you like this, seeing what you've become,
25:36 seeing just how far you'll go to feed the emptiness inside of you.
25:41 You know what? It's not your feet that need to be washed.
25:43 It's that cold, black heart of yours.
25:47 Bravo, Claire.
25:50 How long have you been rehearsing that little speech?
25:53 I'm still waiting on my apology, TikTok.
25:56 Then let me be perfectly clear.
26:00 I will never, for as long as I live, apologize to the likes of you.
26:06 Did you get all that?
26:10 Hey, fam. Reggie here. Welcome back to my channel.
26:18 So, the past 40 hours have been a cray cray.
26:22 So, let's figure out what's going on in the Bataroyal of supermodels.
26:26 I will never, for as long as I live, apologize to the likes of you.
26:33 Listen here. Claire Dee was about to show all her true colors.
26:39 But guess what, fam? That girl has nothing to apologize for.
26:42 Nada. Zilch.
26:44 Because this intrepid reporter has obtained intimate photos of Ava Bee and a certain mutes CEO.
26:51 Zilla Nim, aren't you engaged to, uh, Claire Dee?
26:55 She just got a cheat, I guess.
26:57 And listen here, Ava Bee. You are one naughty, nasty, disgusting little girl, by the way.
27:04 So, tune in next week to see what happens on the Bataroyal of supermodels.
27:09 I'm going to go and wash my eyes out now, because I feel... wrong.
27:13 What's wrong?
27:14 It's Reggie took your anonymous tape and ran with it.
27:17 It's brilliant, Claire.
27:18 Oh, that? That was nothing.
27:20 You're enjoying this.
27:23 What's that old expression, "Revenge is sweet"?
27:26 I like the sight of you.
27:28 Then do you want to join me on part two of my revenge?
27:31 Lead the way.
27:33 Hey, it's Claire. Leave a message.
27:38 Hey, Claire Bear. Um, I'm here where you told us to meet. Where are you?
27:42 Hey, look, Ava thing, it's not what it seems, okay? We can talk about it when you get here.
27:47 See you soon.
27:49 I cannot tell you how many times I was one-legged hanging, waiting for him.
28:02 Sometimes he would show. Most often not at all.
28:07 Do you still love him?
28:11 How can I love someone I never really knew?
28:14 Look at him over there, plotting ways to get me back. He's clearly into Ava.
28:20 Why is he trying so hard to salvage a relationship he cares nothing about?
28:24 It's a million dollar question.
28:26 Poor bastard.
28:32 Do you want to keep watching?
28:35 No. I'm ready to move forward.
28:38 Let's go back to my house and get the last of my things.
28:41 She came by to say goodnight?
28:52 Come in.
28:54 Is this your family?
28:57 Yeah. This is my debutante ball. I was 20.
29:01 Was it a memorable night?
29:03 Unforgettable.
29:07 Claire? Where are you, Claire?
29:10 Claire?
29:12 Claire! There you are. What are you doing hiding out here? This is your debut.
29:19 I just need a moment, Mom.
29:22 Well, your grandmother's looking for you. She has someone she wants you to meet.
29:27 He's quite a catch.
29:29 I want more from this life than balls and suitable matches and this golden cage.
29:34 There's a world out there to explore. Adventures to have risks to take.
29:38 Enough of this nonsense, Claire. Your grandmother is not someone to be trifled with.
29:44 Well, tell her thanks but no thanks.
29:46 Honestly, tell her I'd rather die than meet another boring, entitled rich boy that checks all of her boxes.
29:53 Don't be selfish.
29:55 Can't afford another scandal.
29:59 like when dad--