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00:00My bike! What the hell is wrong with you?
00:07Kevin? Are you the new security guard or something?
00:12What? No!
00:13I was thrown out of my own office, mistaken for a homeless intruder, just because I wasn't dressed in designer clothes or driving an expensive car.
00:20Get out of here!
00:22People shunned me, thinking I was beneath them, all because I looked like I had nothing.
00:30I said leave.
00:31You will apologize to my niece or you'll be facing criminal charges on top of losing your job.
00:38Even my wife's friends urged her to divorce me because of my empty pockets.
00:42You can be with any man you want. You shouldn't stay with someone out of pity.
00:46But now I've had enough of this humiliation, of being judged by appearances alone.
00:51Now it's time to show the world who I truly am and make them pay for their unjust actions.
00:57Because I am the richest man on the face of this earth.
01:04Dude! You're f***ing rich!
01:07What?
01:08Bro, check your old crypto wallet. Orion coin is off the charts.
01:11The number was too high for his digital wallet to even calculate.
01:14Kevin was now the richest man in the city, maybe even the world.
01:17Honey? What are you doing up so late?
01:20Uh, nothing.
01:21Nothing? Really? Doesn't look like nothing.
01:24Really, it's nothing. I wouldn't lie to you.
01:32Okay.
01:35Kevin was a great husband to Lily. He did all the chores.
01:38He rode this old junker around so she could use the car for work.
01:42Kevin, where are you? You said you would help me.
01:46Glad you could finally make it. Was there traffic in the hallway?
01:49Sorry, I was actually fixing my bike.
01:51These dishes aren't gonna wash themselves.
01:55Yes, ma'am.
01:56Oh, thank you. I mean, you've been living in this home now for the last two years.
02:01Surely, yes, ma'am, I'll do some dishes. Clearly makes up for that.
02:06Trust me, it's no vacation.
02:08What was that?
02:09I said thank you, Dorothy. You've been so kind to me and Lily.
02:13This is the least I can do. Please, let me know if there's anything else.
02:17You could get a job. You know, make some money.
02:20Oh, Lily could have married anyone.
02:22Lord knows what she was thinking when she chose you.
02:25I'm gonna make you and Lily proud one day. You'll see.
02:28You're just lucky she was too love-drunk to sign the prenup, like I suggested.
02:32Otherwise, I'd have gotten her to divorce you years ago.
02:36Hey, guys.
02:37Kevin still got butterflies every time he looked at Lily.
02:40Oh, hi, honey.
02:41Mother-son bonding time, I see.
02:44Beautiful and driven, she had one flaw.
02:48She had terrible taste in friends.
02:50Rachel.
02:51Kev.
02:53Nice outfit.
02:54Thanks, I'm doing dishes.
02:57My husband pays someone for that.
02:59Stop, Rachel. You don't need to be mean.
03:02Thanks, babe.
03:03Freshen up, okay?
03:06He says he's gonna make us proud one day.
03:09When?
03:11For their entire marriage, Kevin had searched for a way to tell Lily
03:14he was actually the son of one of the oldest and wealthiest families in the entire country.
03:22You fool!
03:24I'm not a fool!
03:25I'm not a fool!
03:26I'm not a fool!
03:27I'm not a fool!
03:28I'm not a fool!
03:29I'm not a fool!
03:30I'm not a fool!
03:31I'm not a fool!
03:32I'm not a fool!
03:33I'm not a fool!
03:35You've wasted your entire inheritance!
03:38What?
03:40You're out of the family!
03:43Out!
03:45What the hell is a Ryan coin?
03:48Grandpa.
03:53I don't care. How could you say that?
03:56You're always so mean to him.
03:58It's because I care about you, Lil.
04:00You're a badass boss and Kevin, no offense,
04:03is an absolute bum.
04:05He's like the before picture of an Ambien commercial.
04:09Oh my god!
04:10Seriously, why do you stay with him?
04:18He wasn't always like this.
04:20When we first met he was confident and charming and
04:25I don't know what happened but
04:27I just feel like if I stay with him long enough
04:30he might actually find himself again.
04:33I really love the man that he used to be.
04:36But do you love the guy he is right now?
04:42Sometimes I just feel like
04:45I don't know.
04:46He's just been so closed off lately
04:48and the romance is gone
04:50and if he could just find himself again
04:52be the man that I knew him to be
04:54the man that I know he can be.
04:57You could be with any man you want.
04:59You shouldn't stay with someone out of pity.
05:02I don't want to talk about this anymore.
05:04I just spent my whole day putting out fires at work.
05:06We got a new contract last month
05:08and there was an error in some of the data
05:12and now we owe the client 7 million dollars.
05:16Someone offered to step in and give us the 3
05:18but I still need to find the other 4 million
05:20by the end of the week.
05:22Or the whole company goes out of business.
05:24Oh my god.
05:26How are you going to find 4 million dollars in one week?
05:28Kevin wanted to tell Lily
05:29that he'd just recently come into some cash
05:33but fate had other plans.
05:40Hello?
05:42Never thought I'd hear from you again.
05:44What's up?
05:45Kevin?
05:46I was wrong about you.
05:47Your family needs you.
05:49We've gone bankrupt.
05:50The crypto you wasted your inheritance on?
05:53I know what Orion Coin is worth now.
05:56Will you save us?
05:58Rich?
05:59No.
06:00You are.
06:02And if you save us
06:03I promise to find a way to make it up to you.
06:06You'll be a full member of the family again.
06:09A full...
06:11Do you honestly think that I would want that
06:13after everything you did to me?
06:15Don't you want to be the man you used to be?
06:18If he could just find himself again
06:20be the man that I knew him to be
06:22the man that I know he can be.
06:25What do you say?
06:27Kevin's grandfather was right about one thing.
06:30Kevin was tired of being the shell of a man that he was.
06:34It was time he developed a spine and built his own empire.
06:38Kevin!
06:40More determined than ever
06:41Kevin knew what he had to do.
06:46I don't know what I'm going to do.
06:49Hey.
06:50I uh...
06:51I don't mean to eavesdrop but
06:52you mentioned that your company will need four million dollars.
06:55I can help.
06:56You?
06:58Kevin who's been living off his wife for the past two years?
07:02She needs help. I can...
07:03Are you delusional or...
07:05You don't believe me.
07:06Kevin.
07:08Remember this moment, Rachel.
07:11Because you're going to feel so dumb
07:13when I finally get to say I told you so.
07:15Okay, Kev.
07:16Stop, Rachel.
07:17He always...
07:18No, you're always the one...
07:19Please, stop!
07:22Babe, listen.
07:23Not as much as I appreciate it.
07:25You offering to help with the four million.
07:27How is that even possible?
07:29You haven't worked since we've been married.
07:31Unless...
07:32You're hiding something from me?
07:36What is it, Kev?
07:41Alright.
07:42Rach, stay as long as you like.
07:44I'm going to bed.
07:47Sleep on the couch tonight.
07:54What?
07:57I don't know.
07:58Just the tragedy of a queen like her
08:01being chained to a guy like you.
08:04Kevin spent yet another night unable to sleep.
08:07Is he really the richest man in the world?
08:13It didn't feel real to him.
08:15Maybe he could finally be the man he was
08:18when he first met his wife.
08:24Jesus!
08:25Have you been playing video games all night?
08:27What is wrong with you?
08:29I don't know what my daughter sees in you.
08:31I'm using the car to run some errands.
08:33Why don't you do something useful for once
08:35and drop your wife off at work?
08:37On it, ma'am.
08:40Crazy old lady.
08:46Hey, Lil, you ready to go?
08:48Sorry, I'm running a bit behind.
08:51Your mom's taking the car.
08:54What?
08:55We have to take the bike.
08:57Okay.
09:01Kevin could never get over just how stunning his wife was.
09:07A goddess in human form.
09:11Lily, you, uh...
09:13You look really beautiful.
09:15Thanks, Kev.
09:17Oh, sorry.
09:18Um, can we go?
09:20I don't want to be late.
09:21Yeah. Yeah, totally.
09:23Thanks.
09:31You okay? You seem stressed.
09:34Yeah.
09:35We just got the reports back this morning
09:37and by the end of the week we're filing for bankruptcy.
09:40We're meeting with all the major shareholders today.
09:43I just feel so terrible.
09:44It's all my fault.
09:45Yeah, but it wasn't your mistake that started all this,
09:47so it's not your fault.
09:49No, Kev, I'm the chairman of the company.
09:51I'm responsible for everything that happens.
09:56What?
09:57Nothing.
09:58I just hope that this company cares about you
10:00as much as you seem to care about them.
10:15Have a good day, babe.
10:17For the ride.
10:18Of course.
10:19Lily.
10:20Hi, Bradley.
10:21Hi.
10:22Oh, my gosh.
10:23So good to see you.
10:25You really are having a bad week.
10:26You called an Uber bike to get here?
10:28Oh, no.
10:29This is my...
10:30You could have called me.
10:35Kevin, Lily's husband.
10:37Oh, you're the famous Kevin.
10:39Yes, this is him.
10:41You know, Rachel has told me so much about you.
10:43Rachel?
10:45She does a great impression of you, actually.
10:48I bet she does.
10:50Anyway, so glad I bumped into you.
10:52My heart aches for you
10:53and everything that's been happening with your company.
10:55Oh, thank you.
10:56That's so sweet.
10:57So sweet.
10:59So, I got you a little gift.
11:01What?
11:02You didn't have to do that.
11:04Yeah, Bradley, you really shouldn't have.
11:07Oh, that's a...
11:09Come on, let me put it on you.
11:11No, no, it's too much.
11:12I insist.
11:15At that moment, Kevin had murder in his eyes.
11:18Saving Lily's company was one thing,
11:20but first he had to handle Bradley.
11:22I'll do it.
11:24Her husband will put it on her.
11:27Okay.
11:28Be careful with that.
11:29It's a Dreamlovers.
11:33No!
11:35Oops.
11:37What the hell, Kev?
11:39It's a fake.
11:40Dreamlovers' nexus costs a small country's GDP.
11:43And there's only ten of them in the entire world.
11:45So?
11:46How could you?
11:47It slipped.
11:48Bradley, you lied?
11:49I didn't lie to you.
11:50It's an exact replica.
11:51It cost me a hundred grand.
11:53Oh, my God.
11:54Now, I am so sorry, Bradley.
11:56So sorry, Bradley.
11:58I know how much you admired those necklaces
12:00and you've been working so hard.
12:02I thought you deserved something special.
12:04Bradley, I'm sure this really was a mistake.
12:06Right, Kev?
12:07What she deserves is a real one,
12:09not some f***ing knockoff.
12:11Okay, whoa, whoa, stop.
12:13I need you to apologize to Bradley right now.
12:16He's a representative at Williams Media.
12:18Remember, the seven million that we owe
12:20and then someone stepped in,
12:21so now we only owe four?
12:22His company is providing the rest.
12:25Please, Kevin.
12:32Sorry, I broke the necklace.
12:34What was that?
12:36No, I didn't hear you.
12:38Please forgive me.
12:44Apology accepted.
12:46All right.
12:47I'm going to work.
12:48See you at the meeting?
12:58I know what you're trying to do.
12:59It's not going to work.
13:00Stay away from my wife.
13:02I buy her expensive gifts, not you.
13:05I buy her expensive gifts, not you.
13:07Honestly, I feel bad for her.
13:09She'll never have anything nice with you around.
13:14Get out of my way.
13:18You can't even afford a car.
13:19Kevin was more resolved than ever
13:21to become the man Lily wanted him to be.
13:23But before he could take care of Bradley,
13:25he had to pay a visit to someone from his past.
13:30Williams Manor.
13:31Home sweet home.
13:36Kevin, my grandchild.
13:40Let's skip the formalities, shall we?
13:44I can see you've been enjoying your sabbatical.
13:46Sabbatical?
13:48Is that what you call disowning your grandson?
13:50Let's not dwell on events of the past, shall we?
13:54Please have a seat.
14:02I'm good, Uncle.
14:03I'm good, Uncle.
14:04I just came here to talk.
14:11I thought about it,
14:12and I'll hear you out on two conditions.
14:15Number one, by six o'clock this evening,
14:18you will get me an authentic dream lover's necklace.
14:23Dream lover?
14:27I don't care how.
14:28I just want to deliver it to my wife, in secret.
14:31And number two,
14:32you're going to fire one of your board members.
14:34Bradley something.
14:36Mr. Williams was surprised at how much he liked this side of Kevin.
14:40Consider it done.
14:46Confidence oozed from Kevin.
14:48He was finally in his element.
14:54So how much do you need?
14:57Not a whole lot.
14:58Only around eight billion dollars.
15:00Eight billion?
15:01That's not a lot.
15:02I was kicked out for way less.
15:04Would you like for me to grovel, boy?
15:07It's not going to happen.
15:13Is it done?
15:19Your demands have been met.
15:21Now make the call.
15:22You will help us, won't you?
15:24You really think I have eight billion dollars?
15:26Don't play dumb.
15:27Just 20% of the stock you own is currently worth 9.6 billion dollars.
15:32A number that is rising as we speak.
15:36Remember, you are a Williams too.
15:39This is your legacy on the line.
15:41My legacy?
15:43Were you worried about my legacy when you kicked me out two years ago?
15:46You know I'm married, right?
15:48I am aware.
15:49You know,
15:52I got engaged
15:54the day before you decided to exile me.
15:56Did you know that?
15:57I have a new family now.
16:00And I'm not just going to kick them out on their butts
16:02just to have your loyalty.
16:05You left me for dead.
16:06So give me one good reason why I should bring you back to life.
16:11I'll help you build your empire.
16:15You want to be a man again, boy?
16:18You will be the most successful Williams family member to date.
16:27Wealthier than God.
16:29Wealthier than God.
16:33Finally, an offer Kevin could get behind.
16:38Keep talking.
16:39I'll let you have Williams Media.
16:45Isn't your wife the CEO?
16:50Indeed.
16:52You just love giving away things that don't belong to you.
16:59My wife
17:01would gladly give it up if it meant saving this family.
17:06Williams Media is our most profitable and high profile company.
17:09The largest and most successful entertainment company in America.
17:13Think of all the celebrities we've signed.
17:16All that influence
17:17All that influence
17:18that will be loyal to your name.
17:21You'll start tomorrow as the chief executive in charge.
17:24You'll have a company
17:26and a purpose.
17:28What say you?
17:30Will Kevin agree to his grandfather's terms and build his empire?
17:34Will he tell Lily his secret and save her company?
17:38Hey, babe.
17:40Hey, listen, I, um...
17:43I wanted to apologize for taking Bradley's bait earlier.
17:48No, it's okay.
17:49I was actually calling to apologize to you.
17:52I just, I've been...
17:54You've been stressed lately, so I get it.
17:56I just, I shouldn't have let that get under my skin.
18:00I'm sorry.
18:02I'm sorry.
18:04I'm sorry.
18:05I shouldn't have let that get under my skin.
18:07Just, that is the best chance I have at saving my company.
18:12He reports directly to the Williams family and
18:15that's like the richest family in the city, so
18:19it has to be done.
18:20Little did she know,
18:21Kevin was now at the helm of that family.
18:24Her company's fate was in his hands, not Bradley's.
18:27I get it.
18:29Listen, everything's gonna be okay.
18:31Alright?
18:33Anyway, I have to go back to work.
18:35Yeah.
18:36Yeah, I should, uh, I should go too.
18:38I have that college reunion lunch to get to.
18:41Oh, yeah, right.
18:42I forgot.
18:44Oh, hey, listen.
18:45Could you find the time to pick up a soup before my family's dinner tonight?
18:48It's just, you know, my family can be so judgmental
18:51and it would mean the world to me if you could just make a good impression.
18:56Yeah.
18:58I'd do anything to make you proud.
19:00Talk to you later?
19:02Of course.
19:03I love you.
19:13Oh, my God.
19:14That is so embarrassing.
19:21Like how does an arch heroine get married to a man with a broken motorbike?
19:26Tragic.
19:27It was like something you'd see in the dump.
19:29Him or the bike?
19:31No, no, no.
19:32Hey, then get this.
19:33He said he was going to buy her a dream lover's necklace.
19:37Can you believe that?
19:38Completely delusional.
19:40Hey!
19:41That's enough!
19:43If I were you, I wouldn't speak about things you know nothing about.
19:48Sorry, Miss Jones.
19:56Lily knew that Kevin wasn't an idiot.
19:58She just wished he'd stop living with his head in the clouds.
20:02Maybe they both could give their relationship another go.
20:05She hadn't given up on him yet.
20:12I hope you're not wearing that to the Jones family dinner.
20:16It's actually for something else.
20:18I don't care.
20:21You and Lily have been married for over two years now and still no children.
20:28Excuse me?
20:29Does your family have any genetic history or issues with fertility?
20:34Are you questioning my manhood?
20:39Both of my parents are very healthy, as far as I know.
20:43And there are no genetic oddities on my side.
20:46Oh, so you're saying the false with my side of the family.
20:49What? No.
20:50I don't know your parents, so why don't we schedule a doctor's appointment for you to get tested?
20:56Are you just looking for reasons to break up my marriage?
20:59Why are you getting defensive?
21:00You know, Dorothy, I can't with you.
21:03Where are you going?
21:11Kevin Williams, what's up, baby?
21:13Tucker, what's up, man? How you feeling?
21:15Good, good. How are you doing?
21:16I'm good.
21:17It's good to see you.
21:18It's good to see you.
21:19Is that your new whip out there?
21:21Ain't she a beaut?
21:23And you look as centric as ever.
21:27Please tell me you're not riding the dirt bike still.
21:29Yeah, of course I am.
21:31It's the first thing I ever bought with my own money, so, you know.
21:34Yeah, well, we both got a bit more to spend now.
21:39You never did tell me what you made.
21:43Oh my God, Brittany!
21:46Brittany was the most popular girl at Kevin's college.
21:49A few years ago, she'd made it big after a string of commercials.
21:53You're so stunning. You're perfect.
21:56Would you look at that? A star is born.
21:59Yeah, I would have thought she would have left the city by now.
22:01She's about to.
22:03Entertainment Weekly says she's on the up and up.
22:05She's going to be a super celebrity before you know it.
22:08Well, I wouldn't want to brag.
22:09Of course not.
22:10Oh, you're so sweet.
22:11Okay, fine.
22:12Someone is signing with Williams Media in the next couple days.
22:16Someone like moi.
22:19Oh my God!
22:21Williams Media, huh?
22:23You owe my drink.
22:28Hey, Kevin.
22:29Hey.
22:30Kevin.
22:31Kevin, Kevin.
22:33Ew, what is that outfit?
22:35It's very disgusting.
22:38Yeah, Kevin, did you dress yourself today?
22:41Like, ever?
22:43So nice talking to you guys.
22:44Still talking to us?
22:45Yeah, yeah.
22:46Oh my God, he's hilarious.
22:48I'm hilarious.
22:51Guess I'm still a weirdo.
22:58Hey, is everything alright?
23:01Yeah, just finished work.
23:04I was calling to remind you about the suit for later.
23:08Yeah, I'm on it.
23:10It's just, it's really important, okay?
23:13I'm aware, babe.
23:14Listen, Lil, I...
23:15How's my girl doing?
23:17Mom, what are you doing here?
23:23Can't I pick you up after work?
23:27Who is this?
23:29Oh, I don't know, but he insisted on coming up with me to see you.
23:35I was told to wait here until I could personally deliver this to you.
23:39Well, what is it? What's so shocking?
23:45Is this...
23:46The genuine article?
23:47A dream lover's.
23:50Whoever your admirer is, they're very generous.
23:54You have to try it on.
23:57Was she dreaming?
23:58Who had given her this article?
24:01I don't know.
24:03I don't know.
24:04You have to try it on.
24:06Was she dreaming?
24:08Who exactly gave it to her?
24:10Could it have been Bradley Smith?
24:12What are you waiting for?
24:15I can't accept this. It's too much.
24:18She sounded modest.
24:20But deep down, she knew Kevin would hate to see her wearing this extravagant gift from Bradley.
24:25For God's sakes, if you don't want it, I'll take it.
24:28Just try the dang thing on.
24:30Hey dude, I gotta go. My wife wants me to pick up a suit before I head home.
24:34Really? You?
24:36Well, I hope you don't need it tailored.
24:38Well, yeah. I mean, I want it to be nice, right?
24:41For tonight?
24:44Oh bro, you're gonna need a miracle worker to get that finished in time.
24:48Who needs a miracle worker when you're the richest man in the city?
24:52Hey, look.
24:54I need another favor.
24:55Hey, look.
24:57I need another favor.
25:01Lily finally understood what it felt like to be seen by a man.
25:05As she touched the rare stone, she thought of how unhappy she'd been this last year.
25:10You look beautiful, Lily.
25:12You deserve this.
25:15You work so hard.
25:18I only wish you'd allow yourself more happiness in life.
25:26Lily.
25:33She deserved this. This feeling.
25:36She'd held on to this dream with Kevin for far too long.
25:39For the first time, she felt ready to let go.
25:42Not because she didn't love Kevin, nor because she had any love for Bradley.
25:46She was simply ready to love herself.
25:48It's okay.
25:51She had made her decision.
25:52Tonight, she would tell Kevin it was over.
25:59However, that decision seemed to fade away right then and there.
26:03In that moment, Kevin was the most handsome man Lily had ever seen.
26:07Not a hair out of place, and in a custom fit suit perfectly tailored to accentuate his body.
26:12I forget how fit you are in a suit.
26:14Your mom's watching.
26:16She was just about to leave him, but in that moment she never wanted to let him go.
26:19Finally, let's go.
26:26Let's get out of here.
26:33Suddenly, she had no idea what she was going to do.
26:39Oh my god!
26:42If it isn't my favorite cousin.
26:45Cousin Jason, hi.
26:46It's so nice to see you again.
26:48I love that dress.
26:51And Auntie Dorothy, radiant as always.
26:55Jason.
26:58Oh, Kevin.
27:00Jason.
27:02Good to see you finally dressed like a gentleman for once.
27:04That's a nice suit.
27:06Was it on sale?
27:08My daughter gave you a thousand dollars to buy clothes, and you bought something on sale.
27:12No, of course not.
27:13Always such a cheapskate.
27:15It's not cheap.
27:17Well, how much did it cost then?
27:19I don't know.
27:21It was a gift.
27:23Oh.
27:25So they took one look at you and felt so bad that they offered you something for free?
27:28No, it's not-
27:30Come on.
27:32Let's just sit.
27:33Sit.
27:42The suit's not cheap, Lil.
27:44I mean, it's better than whatever that is.
27:47Excuse me?
27:49This is a $20,000 suit.
27:52See, I actually respect this family enough to show up in style.
27:56Want a piece of advice?
27:58Leave before you embarrass her further.
28:01Thanks, Jason.
28:03But I don't need your advice.
28:05Who told you you could touch me?
28:07You're dirtying my suit.
28:09Your measly $20,000 suit?
28:12I'm more concerned that I might get soil on my hand by touching it.
28:15You are right about one thing.
28:17Lily and I do prefer to dress a little bit more casual.
28:21However-
28:23What are you doing?
28:25She does prefer fine jewelry.
28:27Is that a Dream Lovers?
28:29Am I seeing correctly?
28:30Oh my God, that's like every woman's dream.
28:33Kev, you knew?
28:36Can Kevin impress Lily's family?
28:38Will Lily discover who bought her the Dream Lovers necklace?
28:41Will Kevin finally tell Lily his secret and save her company?
28:44It can't be!
28:46There's only ten of those in the world.
28:48Believe it.
28:50Is it really real?
28:52Where did you get it?
28:54I'm not sure it was a gift.
28:56Where would your family find the money to buy such a rare piece of jewelry?
28:58It's none of your business how much money my family has.
29:00Kevin!
29:03Jason, forgive Kevin.
29:05He can't hold his tongue.
29:07Where are your parents tonight?
29:09Dorothy was looking for a diplomatic solution.
29:11But Jason wasn't having it.
29:13My parents are overseas on company business.
29:16Unlike you, they're not lazy.
29:19What do you do all day except get your little son-in-law to wait on you hand and foot?
29:24How dare you!
29:26What on earth is going on in here?
29:28Grandma!
29:30The Jones family matriarch.
29:32She built this family from humble roots to the small empire they had today,
29:36using both grit and class.
29:38Zip it!
29:40Now, I am hungry enough to eat this centerpiece.
29:44Somebody bring the food in.
29:47Kevin was very hungry, and the food looked so delicious.
29:50He didn't really care what anyone else thought about his table manners.
29:56I learned earlier today, from a very reputable source,
30:00that the CEO of Williams Media has changed.
30:04He's not the same man he was.
30:07He's not the same man he was.
30:10He's not the same man he was.
30:13He's not the same man he was.
30:16For years and years, our family has attempted to partner with Williams Media,
30:24but time after time, all of our offers have been rejected.
30:31But this young man?
30:34Maybe the promise of a new generation?
30:37Kevin was amused. The old bat was well informed.
30:40If anyone can form a partnership with our families,
30:43I am prepared to reward them handsomely.
30:48I can go. I'm great at communication.
30:50Grandma, pick me. I'm friends with the third floor receptionist.
30:53I could. I'm friends with Bradley Smith. He's on the board at Williams Media.
31:00JJ, why don't I let you take this one on?
31:05Of course, Grandma. I won't let you down.
31:08Sorry. Something in my throat.
31:12If Lily were to form a better relationship with Williams Media,
31:16maybe her own company, Siren Corp, would be saved.
31:19Hey, don't worry.
31:22Jason won't be able to talk with anyone at Williams Media about making any type of deal.
31:26What?
31:28Jason doesn't stand a chance.
31:30Why would you say that?
31:32He's a prick.
31:34Yeah, a very slimy one who's good at his job.
31:36I just meant to say you're better.
31:39You're just telling me what I want to hear.
31:58Kevin's life was about to change, once and for all.
32:02He couldn't believe this was really happening.
32:03It was now or never.
32:07My bike!
32:09What the hell is wrong with you?
32:16Look at my dress!
32:19Why the heck would you park that right there?
32:22Brittany?
32:24Kevin?
32:26Are you the new security guard or something?
32:28What? No.
32:30Look at my dress.
32:31I have a very important meeting today and you ruined it.
32:34I just had it resized.
32:36You just destroyed my bike.
32:38Anyone hurt? Brittany Davis.
32:40Big fan.
32:42I didn't realize you were coming to sign your contract already.
32:44I was on my way in and then all of this happened.
32:47What are you going to do about it?
32:49Who said that you could ride this thing in here?
32:52Who said that I couldn't?
32:54Besides, she hit me.
32:59Mr. Martin.
33:01Is this what you call security?
33:03Because I don't think it's a very good reflection on your company.
33:05Rest assured, I definitely won't allow someone like him to keep working here.
33:09Kevin glanced at the man's nameplate.
33:11A production assistant thinks he could fire another employee at will?
33:15Oh, so you're going to fire me?
33:17And what makes you, an assistant, think that you can fire me?
33:21Okay, I'm very much so over this.
33:24I'm calling your manager.
33:26Go ahead, please. Let's see what happens.
33:28You're kidding, right?
33:29Get out of here.
33:32You know what?
33:34I think I'm going to stay right here.
33:36I said leave.
33:38You are going to regret this.
33:40What the hell is going on here?
33:43Hey, buddy. The new security guard made me spill my drink and he's refusing to pay for damages.
33:48You what?
33:50I've heard enough.
33:52Apologize right now or your first day will be your last day here.
33:56You three are about to feel very stupid.
33:57You will apologize to my niece or you'll be facing criminal charges on top of losing your job.
34:05Yeah, just keep piling it on.
34:20Ah, perfect timing.
34:22Mrs. Wilson.
34:23Sorry, sir.
34:25I went to get the new quarterly reports and I lost track of time.
34:28I hope you can forgive me.
34:30No forgiveness needed.
34:32Excuse me, Mrs. Wilson.
34:34Do you know this man?
34:36Of course.
34:38Why wouldn't I know the new CEO?
34:41Is Kevin really the new Williams Media CEO?
34:44Will he finally tell Lily his secret and save her company?
34:47You have to be kidding me.
34:50I assure you, I'm not.
34:51It can't be. I went to school with the weirdo.
34:53Let me see those.
34:55Claire was the executive manager of public relations and didn't recognize the new CEO.
34:59What had she done?
35:01Sir, I am so, so sorry.
35:03I swear nothing like this will happen in the future.
35:05Future?
35:07Please, sir. I've worked diligently here for years.
35:10Mr. Williams, this is my fault.
35:12I hit your bike.
35:14Please don't punish my auntie.
35:16She works so hard.
35:18Please.
35:20This assistant tried to fire me.
35:25Can you believe that?
35:27I'll inform his supervisor.
35:29Wonderful.
35:31Kevin didn't feel a single regret.
35:33After years of daily humiliation, he was finally in charge.
35:37Well, let's go.
35:39We have work to do.
35:40Let's go.
35:46He soaked in the hip atmosphere of his new company, embracing his role with earnest.
35:50Right this way, sir. Your office.
35:58This was his destiny.
36:00Please, join us.
36:06Sir, what happened downstairs?
36:10I don't know.
36:20I really am terribly sorry.
36:23Surely, we can just forget about all of this and continue to be signing some papers.
36:27Kevin was enjoying this.
36:29You guys must think I'm some kind of bully.
36:33Maybe I am.
36:37Give me one good reason why I should sign you.
36:41Sir.
36:43There's a Jones family representative downstairs.
36:46Which one?
36:48There has to be some mistake.
36:50I've never met the new CEO.
36:52That's enough. He doesn't want to see you.
36:54Kevin.
36:56He can't do this to me.
36:58I've been banned from the premises.
37:00I have no idea what I've done.
37:03Can you believe that?
37:05I am so sorry that you had to endure that, JJ.
37:08The new CEO of Williams Corporation is just, is a young man.
37:13He's probably too young to be at the helm of such a large corporation.
37:17And it's normal that people like him look down on your money.
37:21That's not it.
37:23His assistant said as long as we present a worthwhile spokesperson,
37:29he'd happily meet with someone from our family.
37:32Oh, I just do not accept that.
37:34There is no one more worthy than you, JJ.
37:36Regretfully, Grandma, I think that person might be Lily.
37:49She was correct last night to point out that she already has a friend on the board at Williams Media.
37:55They actually like her there.
37:58Lily.
38:00You were telling the truth.
38:02Well, you should go in JJ's stead.
38:04I want to, but Grandma, my friend...
38:06Grandma Jones is giving you a chance to prove yourself, Lily.
38:10Last she heard, Bradley had been kicked off the board.
38:13Did Jason know this?
38:15Was he setting her up?
38:17Siren Corporation is going under.
38:20What if I stepped in and provided the funds to pull it out?
38:27If you would be willing to do this for the family,
38:30I can save your skin.
38:33What do you say?
38:37What choice did she have?
38:44Dude, I think you've gotten worse at this.
38:51So why haven't you told her yet?
38:54I don't know, man. I mean...
38:56I want to, but...
38:58I've been lying for so long.
39:01I mean, not just about the Orion Pale, but way before that.
39:05Yeah, I mean...
39:07It is understandable.
39:09If I was the heir to a Fortune 500 company, I would never tell the girl I'm with.
39:13Wouldn't want to get too laid.
39:15Shut up.
39:17Oh, God. I'm joking.
39:19Man, Lily's not like other girls.
39:22I mean, she's not like you.
39:25I mean, she's genuine, you know?
39:28She values honesty above all else.
39:31That's kind of why I fell in love with her.
39:33Oh, my God. You're so boring.
39:36You're a hater.
39:38Oh, look at me. I'm a billionaire. Please don't tell my wife.
39:41Come on, dude. Damn.
39:43Where is Lily, anyways?
39:45It was finally time for Kevin to show to Lily that he's the man she loved.
39:49Surprise. There she is.
39:52Rachel, what are you doing here?
39:54You said you were having a tough week, so I brought my strongest friend.
39:57And the door was left open, and, you know, I can't resist a good reveal.
40:01The door was left unlocked? Kevin wasn't here?
40:04Ding dong, the bum is dead.
40:07He's normally here. That's weird, right?
40:11Who cares? I just admire that you haven't filed for a divorce yet.
40:15What?
40:17He's holding you back, and your mom wants a grandchild.
40:20You've been talking to my mom?
40:22It's not like you and Kevin have been trying that hard.
40:24Wow. Well, that's really none of your business.
40:27Listen, you deserve a relationship that's safe and secure, and I'm just concerned.
40:33Concerned about what?
40:35Where were you? Rachel says you weren't home.
40:38I was.
40:40Where were you? Rachel says you weren't home.
40:43I was. Upstairs. Napping.
40:47You're all sweaty.
40:54Uh, AC's on the fritz.
40:57That for me?
40:59Nope.
41:01Why are you staring at me?
41:04Hey, Lil, do you still need someone to cover that $4 million?
41:08Yeah.
41:10Wow, Kev. Way to rub it in.
41:12And remember when I tried to talk to you about it yesterday, and you shot me down?
41:16Yeah, because it was silly, and...
41:19You're gonna call me boss when I prove you wrong.
41:24Sure. Okay. And when you can't conjure up $4 million from the void, you're gonna call me mistress.
41:32You okay, sweetie?
41:34What is happening?
41:35Well, I wanted to surprise you, but...
41:38I guess now's a good time.
41:40Oh, what are you gonna do, Kev? Pull money out of your ass?
41:43What is this?
41:45Well, I was gonna give you cash, but it seemed irresponsible to carry that much around.
41:51God. You know what? You talk a big game for a dude that has nothing to back it up.
41:58Is that a toy?
42:00It's a card reader.
42:02Oh, okay.
42:04Okay.
42:06Depends your birthday.
42:10What?
42:12What is it?
42:14Come on.
42:16Get ready to call me boss, missy.
42:18Hey. What's up, everyone?
42:20Where are your clothes?
42:22Where are you going?
42:30What the hell is this? How is this even possible?
42:33I told you I could help.
42:35You haven't worked in two years. Where did this come from? What are you hiding from me?
42:38There's...
42:39No! This is a lot of money.
42:41I didn't do anything illegal, if that's what you're getting at.
42:43Then where is it coming from?
42:45Kevin was scared of how she'd react, but he could see now she didn't care about the money.
42:52What she wanted was honesty.
42:54Lil, what if I told you that I'm actually a gifted entrepreneur from an extremely wealthy family?
42:59Fine. Just keep making jokes.
43:01I'm not making jokes.
43:02No, it's fine.
43:04Just promise me you're not in the mob.
43:06What is going on in here?
43:08I don't know, Mom.
43:12I think Kevin just saved my company.
43:15Kevin?
43:20Oh, my God.
43:22That's unbelievable.
43:24If this was a victory for Kevin, why did it feel as though he'd lost something very important?
43:32Distraught over her husband's kept secret, Lily walked into Williams Media with no plan of action.
43:37Lily still had not connected the dots that his last name was the same last name as the Williams Company.
43:42Excuse me, I'm here to meet with the new CEO.
43:45Ms. Jokes?
43:46Yes?
43:47Good to meet you.
43:49Unfortunately, Mr. Williams is unavailable this morning, but he's instructed for me to meet with you on his behalf.
43:55He did?
43:57Right this way.
43:58Right this way.
44:12Hey.
44:15Hey.
44:18How'd the meeting go?
44:21I got the deal.
44:23Don't play with me like that. Come here.
44:25Come here.
44:30I'm so proud of you.
44:34We should celebrate.
44:35Oh, yeah?
44:36Yeah.
44:37I'd love that.
44:47Got something right there.
44:50How'd you like the scooter?
44:52It's my favorite.
44:55How did you know?
44:57You were so sure that I would get the deal over Jason.
45:01I'm just confident in your abilities.
45:05Kevin, I'm good, but when I walked in that building, they practically gave me everything I asked for.
45:13Plus all that money that you had and the early morning phone calls.
45:17Was Lily finally connecting the dots?
45:20I want you to be honest with me.
45:22What's going on?
45:25Nothing.
45:31You should probably get that.
45:38Oh, my God.
45:39What?
45:40Grandma found out about the deal.
45:43She's throwing a party in my honor.
46:14Thank you all for coming tonight to celebrate our family's new agreement with Williams Media.
46:26And of course, we owe all of this to Jason.
46:33He suffered so to make this deal happen.
46:37So he at least deserves half the credit.
46:40Come, Jason.
46:41Come.
46:49I couldn't have done it without you, Grandma.
46:52Or me, really, if you think about it.
46:55It takes a lot.
46:57What are you doing?
46:59Sitting with my family.
47:01Well, find another seat.
47:02That seat is reserved for Miss Anderson.
47:05Who?
47:06You don't even know who she is.
47:09Miss Phoebe Anderson is a prominent member of one of the city's top families.
47:15Hello.
47:17Now, if you don't mind.
47:19Oh, I do.
47:21I mind.
47:22No offense.
47:23How dare you?
47:25You are offending Grandmother's honored guest.
47:28No, really, I can just find another seat.
47:30Nonsense.
47:31I will not have it.
47:33You heard the lady.
47:35Don't push this.
47:37Not today.
47:54Trouble in paradise?
47:59Yes, well.
48:01Enjoy your meal.
48:02Thanks.
48:07Phoebe Anderson.
48:08Lily Jones-Williams.
48:11Good to meet you.
48:13Oh, I'm sorry, but I have to ask.
48:15That is an authentic room number, isn't it?
48:18Oh, I'm afraid it's just a very good replica.
48:21Oh, at least that's what Jason says.
48:24Trust me, darling.
48:25I've been longing for a dream lovers on my own for a very long time,
48:29and that is the real deal.
48:33But that would mean Bradley.
48:36Oh, my friend gave this to me as a gift.
48:40Well, then you're just going to have to give me his number
48:42so I can find out how he procured one.
48:44They're quite rare after all.
48:45She can do better than that.
48:47You can call him.
48:48She can do better than that.
48:50You can call him.
48:51Right now.
48:53Yeah.
48:55Sure.
48:56Oh, that'd be great.
49:07What's this?
49:08I just picked up a little gift.
49:10You know the Witzel Hotel is famous for its wines.
49:13This is one of their most expensive bottles.
49:16Well, how much was it?
49:18A gentleman never tells.
49:22How much?
49:23About five grand a bottle.
49:25Where is all this money coming from?
49:29Hey!
49:30Hello.
49:31Really?
49:32I was sorry to hear about you losing your job.
49:34Yeah, I've seen better days.
49:38Yeah, listen.
49:40I'm calling about the dream lovers necklace you sent me.
49:45What are you doing?
49:47I'm serving wine to my family and your guest.
49:52I get it.
49:53You're trying to shell me up.
49:58Yes, I love it.
49:59Well, a friend of mine wanted to see if she could get one of her own
50:03and I was wondering if you could tell me how you were able to...
50:06Wait.
50:07You're calling me because you want another fake necklace?
50:11Seriously?
50:14Fake.
50:16After your husband broke the last one.
50:19Come on.
50:20I'm very sorry about that.
50:22That cost me a hundred grand.
50:24Alright, I lost my job.
50:26I don't have anything left.
50:29Waiter!
50:31How about a bottle of that for every person here?
50:37My treat.
50:40Are you, uh, sure about that, Jason?
50:43I mean, it's a lot of people here and this is a very expensive bottle of wine.
50:48If you can afford them, anyone can.
50:53Wait, so you're saying you didn't send me a dream lovers necklace?
50:57A real one?
50:58Of course not.
50:59Do you have any idea how hard those are to find?
51:02I mean, who gives that kind of money?
51:04They can just pull out of thin air.
51:10Alright, good luck.
51:14As a matter of fact, get two bottles for every person here.
51:20We're celebrating.
51:23Lily didn't know what to believe.
51:25Was Kevin really the person responsible for the dream lovers necklace?
51:29How could he possibly afford it?
51:31Where did he get that money from?
51:33Did she ever truly know her husband at all?
51:36Will Kevin finally tell Lily the truth?
51:39Can he build his empire and save his dying marriage?
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