Return Of The Secret Heiress Full Episode
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00:00:00Sir, our stock is being shorted aggressively. We're about to hit the limit down.
00:00:06What the hell is going on here?
00:00:09Half of you came from major investment banks.
00:00:12Our stock is about to crash and you're telling me there's nothing we can do?
00:00:16Sir, this is a coordinated attack from multiple investment funds.
00:00:20They're shorting us simultaneously. There is nothing we can do.
00:00:24Sir, what are our next steps?
00:00:31Well, looks like Shepard Group might be bankrupt by lunchtime.
00:00:41Hey, this is a private meeting.
00:00:43Excuse me, ma'am. Could you hold on our cleaning for just a couple of minutes?
00:00:46Mr. Shepard, building a public company in just five years? That's impressive.
00:00:53But losing your cool over a little market turbulence?
00:00:59That seems out of character to me.
00:01:01Do I know you?
00:01:05Wait, what are you doing?
00:01:08Incredible!
00:01:09What's going on?
00:01:11The shorting attempt. It's failing. The price is holding.
00:01:16Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.
00:01:22We met before.
00:01:24There's still cleaning to do, Mr. Shepard.
00:01:27Hold on.
00:01:28Tell me, how could I ever repay you for this?
00:01:31If the opportunity ever arises, you could give your next contract for construction to Harrison Group.
00:01:45Jason, can we have fun now?
00:01:59Mr. Yates.
00:02:01What, only two bodyguards this time? You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:06No, ma'am. I just thought you might like the screen today.
00:02:10Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of a Lewis Group.
00:02:15Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:19Ma'am, I still don't understand why you kept your identity a secret.
00:02:23Why are you married this Ben Harrison fellow?
00:02:25Look, today is Ben's day. Anything we need to discuss, we can do at some other time.
00:02:31Ma'am, it really is time that you accept your inheritance.
00:02:35Because what I want is a simple life with Ben.
00:02:40Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Toby walk you up to the house, for my sake.
00:02:56Divorce papers. Sign it.
00:03:05Why?
00:03:06You are not worthy of my son anymore.
00:03:09The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now, especially since it's landed a $100 million contract.
00:03:15But the Sheppard Group, you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:20The truth is, Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time.
00:03:24I need a wife who reflects my status.
00:03:26I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:30You, a cleaning woman, handing out million dollar deals. Don't make me laugh.
00:03:39I did. It was my present to Ben for his birthday.
00:03:43I was the one who got Brian Hansen to give Ben that deal.
00:03:47What are you doing here?
00:03:49Clearly Ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the Harrison family.
00:03:53And the family is practically local royalty.
00:03:56Local royalty. A small town rich person is royalty.
00:04:01And what qualifications do you have to judge, Miss Cleaner?
00:04:04Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor. Doesn't it, Ben?
00:04:12What's going on?
00:04:14Is this why you want a divorce? Because of her?
00:04:17Oh, please. I've spent years building Harrison Group.
00:04:20You're still a cleaner. We just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:24Grew apart?
00:04:27No. No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:34Honey, it's a no, baby.
00:04:36Ben.
00:04:38Oh, God. Here, $100,000. Open up a small shop or something.
00:04:45$100,000. I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.
00:04:52Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?
00:04:55Don't be ridiculous. You've never done anything for Ben's success.
00:05:00This is our active charity deal.
00:05:02Ah, here. A million dollars. Take this.
00:05:05You just want more money, don't you?
00:05:07Just leave and never see Ben again.
00:05:11I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this.
00:05:17Since none of you respect me.
00:05:21A cleaning lady. Reddening us.
00:05:24I'm so scared.
00:05:26Just leave. You already make this house stink.
00:05:36Thank God she's gone.
00:05:38She's still up.
00:05:42Sir.
00:05:44Laura Lewis' information.
00:05:49She's Ben Harrison's wife.
00:05:51No wonder why she wanted to...
00:06:08In the future, only those who work hard will be rewarded.
00:06:13Only those who work hard will get to eat.
00:06:15But those who don't work hard will have to starve.
00:06:19It's easy to say that.
00:06:21In the future, only those who don't work hard will get to eat.
00:06:23It's easy to say that.
00:06:25In this society, if you want people to respect you, you have to respect them first.
00:06:30If you want people to respect you, you have to respect them first.
00:06:34Those who give me money when I'm in trouble, when I'm in pain, when I'm broke.
00:06:40It's not because they're stupid.
00:06:42It's not because they're stupid.
00:06:44It's because of those people that I have to respect.
00:06:47Because those people see me as a friend.
00:06:52When I'm in trouble, when I'm in pain, they give me money to lend.
00:06:56Those who have money are not stupid.
00:06:58Those who have money are not stupid.
00:07:00They see me as more important than money.
00:07:02They help me when I'm in trouble, when I'm in pain.
00:07:04And the brothers and sisters who hang out together.
00:07:08If there's food, they'll find it. If there's money, they'll find it.
00:07:11Those are brothers and sisters.
00:07:13Oh my God.
00:07:17That's right, brothers and sisters.
00:07:18Life is like that. Life is not like life.
00:07:21You live in a society where no one knows who's better off than who.
00:07:25Rich people have numbers. Poor people have numbers.
00:07:27So don't be jealous, hate, and be jealous of others.
00:07:31Those who despise others are despising themselves.
00:07:35Those who hang out with me and speak ill of others are speaking ill of themselves.
00:07:41Don't hang out with that kind of people.
00:07:43They speak ill of others in front of me.
00:07:46Sooner or later, they will speak ill of me in front of others.
00:07:50Don't hang out with that kind of people.
00:08:02You can't just waltz in here and take her.
00:08:04Harrison, compared to the Shepard group, you're nobody.
00:08:07Now go back.
00:08:08What? Are you saying that is Brian Shepard?
00:08:11That's a lie.
00:08:12Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura.
00:08:14You come back here and explain yourself.
00:08:16Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura.
00:08:21Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the 100 million deal?
00:08:26Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.
00:08:30I don't feel good about running through the signing event.
00:08:33After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it.
00:08:37No!
00:08:39No, the event will proceed.
00:08:42Besides, I'll be there.
00:08:47There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura.
00:08:50Who are you, truly?
00:08:52You'll find out, Mr. Shepard.
00:08:56Can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:01Mr. Gates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners,
00:09:08and we're going to have a meeting.
00:09:10An investment meeting.
00:09:12One week from today.
00:09:14Make sure everyone is there.
00:09:19Because after that meeting, I'm going to reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:25Oh, excellent, Ms. Lewis.
00:09:27I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:30Ben Harrison, you're going to know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.
00:09:43After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.
00:09:48Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:09:52Laura, what are you doing here?
00:09:54Security, get that woman out of here.
00:09:57We don't need cleaners at this event.
00:09:59Why wouldn't I be here?
00:10:01This is a business event, after all.
00:10:04Business? You wouldn't know business if it hit you on the head.
00:10:08A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey.
00:10:10Just get out.
00:10:12Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for.
00:10:15You should have taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:17Oh, Ben, do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:22Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:25You don't belong here.
00:10:27Just get out!
00:10:33That's what you get.
00:10:39This contract is mine to give or take away as I see fit.
00:10:46Don't be ridiculous. This is insane.
00:10:48Who do you think you are?
00:10:50Yeah, put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.
00:10:53Security, she's lost her mind. This is a disaster.
00:10:57Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you,
00:11:02but since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:21You really think ripping up that contract is going to help?
00:11:23You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:25Oh, please, honey. You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:29Security, get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:33I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:11:36And after careful consideration,
00:11:39I've come to the conclusion that I'm the one who's responsible for this mess.
00:11:44I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:11:47And after careful consideration,
00:11:51I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:11:55You really think that the Shepherd group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:12:00You have no authority here.
00:12:02Of course she has the authority.
00:12:10That's the man that Laura went with the other day. What is he doing here?
00:12:13How does he know her?
00:12:14Is that really Brian Shepherd?
00:12:16Laura, are you all right?
00:12:20Mr. Shepherd, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman.
00:12:23There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:25There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison.
00:12:28This contract with Shepherd group is officially terminated.
00:12:32Effective immediately.
00:12:35Wait a minute. This contract, I thought you said you got it.
00:12:38It's her. She ruined the contract.
00:12:41You are his mistress, aren't you?
00:12:43An affair? She had an affair with that man?
00:12:47Behind my son's back?
00:12:49Mom, please. It's okay. This man is...
00:12:51Don't touch me!
00:12:53That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone.
00:12:55Has an affair and you just stand there?
00:12:58You're a disgrace.
00:12:59An adulterer.
00:13:00You deserve to be a...
00:13:01Shut up!
00:13:04Mr. Shepherd, I apologize for this whole mess.
00:13:07But I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.
00:13:10Tricked?
00:13:12Why don't you answer a question yourself, then?
00:13:16What was my name before we got married?
00:13:20Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:22The Lewis group? The financial giants?
00:13:25There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:29That's crazy.
00:13:31There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name.
00:13:34That's absurd.
00:13:35It's... It's... It's absurd!
00:13:39A high society heiress wouldn't waste her time in Maplewood.
00:13:43Yeah. Yeah, it's a lie. It's a lie.
00:13:45This woman was a waitress when I met her.
00:13:47In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago.
00:13:51She's nothing special. She only married me out of gratitude.
00:13:54I was just a waitress.
00:13:57How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:13:59First time I met her, she wasn't even a waitress at the diner.
00:14:03Okay, listen up, everybody.
00:14:04When I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:07Now look at me. I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.
00:14:10And look at her. Still just a queen.
00:14:13Mr. Shepard, that woman is my son's ex-wife.
00:14:17She's doing all this out of spite.
00:14:19She's lying, Mr. Shepard.
00:14:21She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:26Let's make something clear.
00:14:29I was the one behind Harrison Group's success.
00:14:33I used my resources to help my ex-husband,
00:14:37but all he saw me as was the man.
00:14:39Don't lie.
00:14:40You were never good enough for Ben when you married him. Oops.
00:14:44That roof was built with lies, Cathy.
00:14:47You never respected me.
00:14:49And Ben?
00:14:51Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.
00:14:54And the cheating.
00:14:56I think you're blaming the wrong person.
00:14:59You were not good enough for Ben then,
00:15:01and you're certainly not good enough for him now.
00:15:03If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story,
00:15:07then the truth, Cathy.
00:15:10Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons.
00:15:13From everything.
00:15:19Wait, wait, wait, Laura.
00:15:20You think you can just walk in here and ruin everything?
00:15:23And then just walk out like nothing happened?
00:15:25I don't think so.
00:15:26You're a cleaner.
00:15:27You're a cleaner that cleans toilets.
00:15:29Nobody cares about you.
00:15:31Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect.
00:15:36I don't need a fancy title or a rich husband to feel important.
00:15:45I think there has been some sort of misunderstanding.
00:15:47I think all jobs are important, right, Mom?
00:15:50Ben, what are you doing?
00:15:52Ben, what are you doing?
00:15:54But I don't think that a janitor
00:15:56should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.
00:15:59A janitor.
00:16:01Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith
00:16:04exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?
00:16:09You did claim to have been the one that secured the deal.
00:16:13Weren't you, Miss Smith?
00:16:15Look, Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie.
00:16:17This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you.
00:16:22I thought, well...
00:16:24A lie, you say?
00:16:25Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrisonburg.
00:16:29But I don't recognize you.
00:16:31Is this true, Miss Smith?
00:16:35Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions.
00:16:38This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.
00:16:42But the contract.
00:16:44I mean, Laura tore it up.
00:16:46So can't we just print another one
00:16:48and get this signing ceremony underway?
00:16:50Reprint it, Mr. Harrison?
00:16:52Perhaps you haven't been paying attention.
00:16:54Without Miss Lewis' involvement,
00:16:57I wouldn't even consider working with your company.
00:17:03Today, I want to make it clear.
00:17:06Shepard Group has no plans for us.
00:17:14Miss Smith, you lied to me.
00:17:18We work hard and work hard.
00:17:21Men want to make money.
00:17:23It's a bit dangerous, but we have to be in control.
00:17:26We have to work hard and work hard for the money.
00:17:30It's a complicated life.
00:17:32But a man with no money can never have food.
00:17:36I'm telling you.
00:17:38A man with no money can only have food.
00:17:40It won't take long for you to understand.
00:17:42And you, you want people to respect you,
00:17:45I have to respect other people first.
00:17:47If I want people to like me, I have to like people first.
00:17:51The people who give me money when I'm in trouble, when I'm in pain, when I'm broke,
00:17:57it's not that they're stupid, it's not that they're stupid,
00:18:01but it's because of those people that I have to respect.
00:18:04Because those people see me as a friend,
00:18:09when I'm broke, in trouble, in pain, they give me money to borrow.
00:18:13The people who have money, it's not that they're stupid, it's not that they're stupid.
00:18:17They see me as more important than money.
00:18:19That's why they help me when I'm in trouble, in pain.
00:18:22And my brothers, my friends, we hang out together.
00:18:25If there's food, we find it. If there's money, we find it.
00:18:28Those kinds of people are my brothers.
00:18:34That's right, brothers.
00:18:35Life is like that. Life is not like life.
00:18:38You live in a society where no one knows who is richer or poorer than the other.
00:18:42Rich people have numbers, poor people have numbers.
00:18:44So don't be jealous of others. Don't despise others.
00:18:48Those who despise others are despising themselves.
00:18:53Those who play with themselves and speak ill of others are speaking ill of themselves.
00:18:58Don't play with those kinds of people.
00:19:01They speak ill of others in front of you.
00:19:04Sooner or later, they will also speak ill of you in front of others.
00:19:08But don't play with those kinds of people.
00:19:13You lied to us just as much as she did.
00:19:15Lied? You're on my side.
00:19:19And anyways, I have a plan.
00:19:21The Shepherds are no one special.
00:19:23We can expose Laura and all her lies.
00:19:26Go national.
00:19:27We can make ourselves a household name.
00:19:31Now if you'll excuse me, I have a very important phone call to make.
00:19:37Thank you so much for tonight, Mr. Shepherd.
00:19:40Thank you as well for standing up for me.
00:19:43It's alright, Laura. You deserve the credit for all your hard work.
00:19:46Can I ask you something? Do you have a place to stay tonight?
00:19:49In your hotel?
00:19:51Don't worry about me, Mr. Shepherd. I'll be fine.
00:19:55Excuse me, you can just drop me off.
00:19:57Actually, Laura. Actually, Laura. There is something else.
00:20:01Would you consider going out with me?
00:20:03There is something else.
00:20:05Would you consider going out for dinner sometime?
00:20:07Just casually, of course.
00:20:09Mr. Shepherd, are you asking me out?
00:20:13Please, call me Brian.
00:20:16And yes, technically you're single now.
00:20:21Yes, that may be true, but going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly proper.
00:20:31Proper?
00:20:33Laura, I don't give a damn about appearances.
00:20:37Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength.
00:20:41Those are qualities I truly admire.
00:20:45So what do you say? Dinner?
00:20:49Just two people getting to know each other.
00:20:55I'm sorry, Mr. Shepherd. I actually have another appointment tonight.
00:21:00Wait, Laura?
00:21:05Laura?
00:21:10Laura? Who is it?
00:21:12Laura, wait!
00:21:14Jason, find out who owns that car.
00:21:18You do it best.
00:21:21Ian Lewis, who is this?
00:21:24It's Amber Smith.
00:21:26Mr. Lewis, I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.
00:21:33I don't know who you are, Miss Smith.
00:21:36How did you get this number?
00:21:38Don't worry about that right now.
00:21:40I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis.
00:21:43Someone I know very well.
00:21:46Impersonating my niece? And where is this fake Laura?
00:21:51Right here in Maplewood.
00:21:53And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.
00:21:57Well, what is she doing exactly?
00:22:01And more to the point, what do you want from me?
00:22:05In the next few days, the Lewis Group will hold an investment meeting, right?
00:22:10I want to meet you.
00:22:12The Lewis Group will hold an investment meeting, right?
00:22:16I want to meet with the Vice Presidents.
00:22:18All will be revealed then.
00:22:20Very well. I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting.
00:22:24But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I...
00:22:27It won't be. Trust me, Mr. Lewis.
00:22:30Thank you, Mr. Lewis.
00:22:37That little rascal, Laura.
00:22:40I wonder what she's up to now.
00:22:46That car belongs to Mr. Eudes, the Lewis family butler.
00:22:50Oh. The Lewis family.
00:22:54That's interesting.
00:22:56Could she be connected to them somehow?
00:22:59I'm not sure.
00:23:02Brian! There you are. I've missed you.
00:23:06Hi, Chloe.
00:23:08What are you up to?
00:23:09Chloe, what are you doing here?
00:23:11What are you doing here?
00:23:13I'm here to visit the man I love.
00:23:15We ended things for a reason.
00:23:17It was just one teensy mistake.
00:23:20I was... I was probably just being a bit wrong service, I wish.
00:23:24Teensy mistake, you said?
00:23:26You cheated on me.
00:23:31Is this your new place?
00:23:33Ex-divorcee.
00:23:35Used to clean floors. Quite the touch.
00:23:38What do you say?
00:23:39Look, my relationship with her is none of your business.
00:23:43And don't you dare talk about her like that.
00:23:46Please.
00:23:48An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman?
00:23:52It's a classic story.
00:23:53That's enough.
00:23:55I'll get the hell out of my office.
00:23:57You want to be careful, Brian.
00:23:59The juke industry still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.
00:24:02If you want Shepherd Group to stay afloat, you ought to be more careful.
00:24:10Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's secrets now.
00:24:19This is it.
00:24:20The Lewis Group vice presidents are on the top floor.
00:24:23Once I'm done speaking with them, I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments.
00:24:28I'll go speak with them first, and then I'll introduce you.
00:24:32Well, well, well. Look who it is.
00:24:35What a surprise.
00:24:36Did Brian teach you already?
00:24:38That's none of your business.
00:24:42Now, move aside, please.
00:24:43Laura.
00:24:44Just what do you think you're doing, you stupid rat?
00:24:47You really think you can just ruin my events again?
00:24:49Haven't you ruined my life enough?
00:24:50Don't you have any shame?
00:24:51If you'll excuse me, I have an important meeting to get to.
00:24:55Oh, the nerve.
00:24:57After everything you've done, you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?
00:25:02Seriously?
00:25:03I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.
00:25:08Oh, that's gold.
00:25:09You really think that they're going to let you in, Laura?
00:25:12Please. You're no one compared to me.
00:25:14You don't deserve to be here.
00:25:16The only ones who don't belong here are you three.
00:25:21And you, idiot.
00:25:23Believing every lie that she tells you.
00:25:25Wake up, then.
00:25:27Oh, Laura.
00:25:28Laura, come on.
00:25:29Why do you always pull this on me?
00:25:31I mean, seriously.
00:25:32Can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once?
00:25:35I know what this is.
00:25:37So stupid.
00:25:39Oh, shut your trap.
00:25:41Amber spoke directly with the CEO.
00:25:43He invited her to meet with the VPs before the main meeting.
00:25:46Yeah, Amber got me a partnership with the Lewis Group.
00:25:50And unlike some people, I have a real invitation.
00:25:53Wow.
00:25:55Before you all start celebrating,
00:25:58why don't you take a look at this?
00:26:04Oh, that's rich.
00:26:05You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me.
00:26:08I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Lewis Group.
00:26:12Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?
00:26:16You mean my uncle?
00:26:18Ian, don't be ridiculous.
00:26:20Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself.
00:26:24And besides, this looks fake.
00:26:28She's a liar.
00:26:30This is a personal invitation from Mr. Yates himself.
00:26:35It grants me access to the VIP elevator,
00:26:38which leads straight to the vice presidential suite.
00:26:40She's lying.
00:26:41They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel.
00:26:45Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?
00:26:49Not that I know of.
00:26:51See, she's lying.
00:26:53There you have it, Laura.
00:26:55Even the hotel staff can spot a fake.
00:26:57Go on, get lost before things get worse.
00:27:02Here, take this one.
00:27:04Leave me to the vice presidents.
00:27:06You have no idea what you just did.
00:27:10There will be consequences.
00:27:13Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis
00:27:17that you claim to have,
00:27:19why don't you just ask him
00:27:21to get the two of them an invitation?
00:27:24Security, security, we need this woman removed immediately.
00:27:27She is harassing me.
00:27:28We're done with your games, Laura.
00:27:30You're just a fraud.
00:27:31Ma'am, please repeat.
00:27:32What?
00:27:33Hold on.
00:27:34Brian Shepard?
00:27:36You think money buys you the right to walk all over people?
00:27:39Well, it doesn't.
00:27:40Yeah, wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it, huh?
00:27:43What other plans do you have to destroy this town?
00:27:46Get you out?
00:27:47After what you did to Laura, you had it coming.
00:27:50Don't play dumb.
00:27:52You know exactly what's been happening here.
00:27:54How long has this little affair been going on?
00:27:56You've been sleeping with her since she was married to my son,
00:27:59and now you're trying to get her out.
00:28:01What's going on?
00:28:02You've been sleeping with her since she was married to my son.
00:28:05Hold on a second.
00:28:06An affair?
00:28:08You think Laura and I...
00:28:10You people are unbelievable.
00:28:15Mr. Carter, get down here ASAP.
00:28:18We have a situation.
00:28:20What, you think you can just boss the manager around now?
00:28:22Is that it?
00:28:23Well, stick around and watch you crash and burn.
00:28:25Miss Lewis, apologies for the delay.
00:28:27How can I help you this evening?
00:28:29Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly.
00:28:32It seems there's a misunderstanding.
00:28:35These people don't think that I belong here.
00:28:38Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:41A cleaner? Nonsense.
00:28:43I personally greeted Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:28:47Exactly.
00:28:49Lewis Group, my company,
00:28:53has some major investments planned here in Maplewood.
00:28:56I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.
00:28:59No, this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground.
00:29:04She's been this way since my son divorced her.
00:29:06She's insane.
00:29:07Actually, I met Laura three years ago at the coffee shop.
00:29:11She helped secure a profitable investment for Shepherd Group.
00:29:15No, it's a lie.
00:29:18Mr. Shepherd, she's tricking you too.
00:29:21You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them.
00:29:27Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?
00:29:30Wait, is that why you're covering for her?
00:29:33Huh? Because of the affair? Because she slept with you?
00:29:35Excuse me.
00:29:37Who are you and how dare you speak to Miss Lewis that way?
00:29:40That's enough. Have you embarrassed yourself enough?
00:29:43This is Lewis Group property.
00:29:45Behave or I'll call security.
00:29:47But she doesn't even have a VIP entrance access.
00:29:50She shouldn't be here.
00:29:52Since you're having trouble understanding them, let me make it clear.
00:29:56This hotel is owned by the Lewis family.
00:30:00It's mine to come or go as I please.
00:30:08Thank you for stepping in, Brian.
00:30:10I owe you one.
00:30:13We'll talk about this later.
00:30:15Well, it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision, Mr. Emerson.
00:30:27Come in.
00:30:29Excuse me, Vice President.
00:30:32I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch.
00:30:36I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today?
00:30:39Maplewood Branch.
00:30:42Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch.
00:30:46Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?
00:30:50Ian Lewis, Mr. Lewis, reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans.
00:30:58Oh, expansion plans?
00:31:01Miss Smith, a decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval.
00:31:05And frankly, we haven't heard anything yet.
00:31:08Board approval?
00:31:09And frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch.
00:31:13But Ian Lewis assured me that...
00:31:17Miss Smith, we have a very important guest arriving soon.
00:31:20Perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff?
00:31:23Maybe I can stay for this guest and offer some local...
00:31:26Miss Smith, we'd like you to leave.
00:31:28If you don't, we'll call security.
00:31:32Hey, stop there.
00:31:35These elevators are VIP only.
00:31:38Back, please.
00:31:39Of course.
00:31:40My apologies.
00:31:46Oh, Laura?
00:31:50Vice President, it's so good to see all of you again.
00:31:54Miss Lewis, it's been too long.
00:31:57Your return is a lifesaver, Mr. Lewis.
00:32:00A lifesaver, Miss Lewis.
00:32:02The Lewis group has floundered under your uncle's,
00:32:05well, shall we say, unconventional leadership.
00:32:09The board are begging you to come back, Miss Lewis.
00:32:13Well, please sit.
00:32:15Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track.
00:32:20We've got a meeting planned, a big one, in just a few days.
00:32:25Local powerhouses and smaller players, too.
00:32:29I'll be there in one spot.
00:32:31Miss Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith.
00:32:35She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager
00:32:39of a Maplewood branch for the Lewis group.
00:32:42She said that, did she?
00:32:44Well, Miss Smith is a liar.
00:32:46There is no Maplewood branch, at least not yet.
00:32:49She lied so blatantly, it's unbelievable.
00:32:53Bob, don't worry.
00:32:55I found a much more suitable partner.
00:32:59The Shepard group.
00:33:00Shepard group?
00:33:02Their rise to a public company has been impressive.
00:33:05Do you have anything to do with that?
00:33:08So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:12Oh, don't worry about Amber.
00:33:16I've got plans for her.
00:33:20Miss Lewis, consider this your official invitation
00:33:27Almost.
00:33:29Cheers.
00:33:30Cheers.
00:33:41I'm not leaving.
00:33:42What are you talking about?
00:33:43Wait!
00:33:44I'm Amber Smith.
00:33:45I'm the Lewis group manager of Maplewood branch.
00:33:47What are you doing?
00:33:48These are my guests.
00:33:49That's right.
00:33:50Tell them who we are.
00:33:51Yes, we were waiting for Miss Smith.
00:33:54Lewis group, Maplewood branch, no such thing, ma'am.
00:33:57And frankly, I'm not interested in your act.
00:34:00Of course, Laura.
00:34:02She's probably sleeping with the manager as well.
00:34:05That's how she gets away with everything.
00:34:07You underestimate her, Cathy.
00:34:09She's probably sleeping with all three vice presidents.
00:34:12No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this.
00:34:15Careful with your words.
00:34:16Both of you.
00:34:18Acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble.
00:34:23Look who can't even get into a meeting
00:34:25whilst I secure three with all the vice presidents.
00:34:28And let's not forget the mystery guest that they're bringing to Maplewood.
00:34:32Looks like she used you and tossed you aside.
00:34:34Used me?
00:34:35Unlike some people.
00:34:37I don't mind being helpful.
00:34:39You're so stupid.
00:34:41She threw you away like yesterday's trash.
00:34:43Don't worry, Brian.
00:34:45You deserve better.
00:34:46And let's not forget.
00:34:48I'm the new Maplewood branch manager of Lewis group
00:34:50appointed by the CEO of Lewis group themselves, Ian Lewis.
00:34:55New branch manager, huh?
00:34:58Interesting.
00:34:59Laura Lewis?
00:35:00What are you doing here?
00:35:01Get out of here!
00:35:02You claim to be the mystery guest?
00:35:05Don't play games, Laura.
00:35:07I was formally invited by Lewis group themselves to the investment meeting.
00:35:11Only the top companies get those.
00:35:14Looks like you're all out of luck.
00:35:16Is that so?
00:35:18Well then.
00:35:20There seems to be a misunderstanding.
00:35:23You see, I'm not sure if you know Miss Smith,
00:35:26but Lewis group is my company.
00:35:28And I decide who goes to the meetings.
00:35:33Escort them out.
00:35:35What?
00:35:36Their visit is over.
00:35:37Oh, come on.
00:35:38This way, please.
00:35:39I'm not leaving.
00:35:41Move.
00:35:42We're not leaving again.
00:35:43Move.
00:35:44Oh, no, no, no.
00:35:45We're not going.
00:35:46Now.
00:35:47Over there.
00:35:48You'll see.
00:35:51Thanks for waiting for me.
00:35:54Laura, I'm glad you're okay.
00:35:58And thank you for defending me.
00:36:02I really appreciate it.
00:36:06Um, are you coming to the meeting?
00:36:10Yes, but it's going to be tricky.
00:36:15Why?
00:36:16I'm sure that Shepard group got an invitation.
00:36:22Yes, Laura.
00:36:25There's something you should know.
00:36:28Is this about Ben?
00:36:31Because I can assure you that he won't cause any problems.
00:36:35He won't even get past security.
00:36:37Laura, it's not Ben.
00:36:41It's someone else.
00:36:44Someone's causing problems for Shepard group?
00:36:49Yes.
00:36:51Her name is Chloe Duke.
00:36:54She is the daughter of the Duke family.
00:36:58She's my ex-fiancee.
00:37:01And, uh, let's say things didn't end so well between us.
00:37:07And, uh, let's just say we didn't end things so well.
00:37:13And for some reason, she's having a hard time moving on.
00:37:19And you think that she's going to cause problems at the meeting for, um, jealousy?
00:37:32There's a possibility.
00:37:34She's kind of jealous.
00:37:36Well, all the more reason for you to be there.
00:37:41Besides, I'll be there too.
00:37:46Laura, would you consider being my guest at the meeting?
00:37:53What?
00:37:54Are you worried that this Chloe is going to cause problems for me too?
00:37:58Maybe a little.
00:38:00Mostly.
00:38:01I want to show them we're a team.
00:38:04Well, it's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepard.
00:38:09Laura.
00:38:14I don't care about your best.
00:38:17I just want to be by your side.
00:38:19I think I'm falling for you.
00:38:24Ryan.
00:38:30I appreciate your honesty.
00:38:33And right now, I'm just not...
00:38:36I just don't really have romance on my mind right now.
00:38:41With everything going on...
00:38:44It's okay.
00:38:46I just want you to be on your own.
00:38:49And if Chloe tries anything, you won't face her alone.
00:38:55There's just one thing I do need.
00:39:00What is it?
00:39:02A formal dress.
00:39:16Security! She doesn't belong here.
00:39:19This is a private store.
00:39:21Excuse me.
00:39:22We need some assistance.
00:39:24I'm looking for a very particular dress.
00:39:29Wow.
00:39:30It's beautiful.
00:39:32It is.
00:39:33I'll try this one on.
00:39:35Don't bother with her.
00:39:36She can't afford anything here.
00:39:38She's just a cleaner.
00:39:39She doesn't deserve to shop here.
00:39:41She has no money.
00:39:44Yeah, exactly.
00:39:45I mean, what are you doing here?
00:39:47Can't you just leave me alone?
00:39:48I wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared.
00:39:51I'm here for retail therapy.
00:39:53Oh, please.
00:39:55This store is for the A-list only.
00:39:57Not some cheap date like you.
00:39:59Typical woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:02Hey, show some respect.
00:40:04Typical Laura.
00:40:06Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:09I would have asked you, but without me, I'm sure you're already broke.
00:40:13Oh, please.
00:40:14Come on, we'll take the dress.
00:40:15Sir, this particular dress is not for sale.
00:40:19I want it.
00:40:21Name your price.
00:40:22It's not about the price, ma'am.
00:40:24This one was custom made for Miss Lewis, the Lewis Group heiress.
00:40:27The entire brand belongs to her.
00:40:29This beautiful dress is for display purposes only.
00:40:34It wouldn't suit you anyway, Amber.
00:40:36What are you talking about?
00:40:37Of course it would suit her.
00:40:38It would fit her just fine.
00:40:40And if it wouldn't fit me, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.
00:40:44Well, buying the whole store allowed me to purchase this dress.
00:40:51Oh, please.
00:40:52Don't you know that this store belongs to Lewis Group?
00:40:55We wouldn't sell it to someone like you.
00:40:57Amber, you're not even a branch manager yet.
00:41:00You don't get to speak on behalf of Lewis Group.
00:41:02Could you?
00:41:04Uh, it was custom made for Laura Lewis, heiress to the Lewis Group fortune.
00:41:10Hand-stitched in Italy, naturally.
00:41:13And apparently there are many more like it this year.
00:41:16High-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection.
00:41:20Laura, do you like this dress?
00:41:24Of course.
00:41:25It's custom made for me.
00:41:27I'm just here to take what's already mine.
00:41:30Oh, you can't be serious.
00:41:31There must be millions of Laura Lewis's out there in the world.
00:41:35Fine, fine.
00:41:36If it's not for sale, can't I at least try it on?
00:41:39It would look incredible on me.
00:41:41Miss, this dress is very delicate.
00:41:44If I may be frank, I don't think this would fit you properly.
00:41:49Are you calling me fat?
00:41:50Actually, on a second thought, why don't we just buy the whole brand?
00:41:55How's that sound?
00:41:56Sir, are you serious?
00:41:58You wore one dress.
00:42:00This brand is worth at least $50 million.
00:42:03And to buy it for a waitress?
00:42:06Are you out of your mind?
00:42:08You see, even if you had the money, I wouldn't sell it to you.
00:42:11Just one second.
00:42:15Yes, this is Brian Shepard, CEO of Shepard Group.
00:42:18I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.
00:42:21I'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand.
00:42:27What?
00:42:30Sorry sir, that brand is not for sale.
00:42:34You see, if we can't have it, neither can you.
00:42:40Mr. Yates, we're at risk.
00:42:43I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepard Group.
00:42:49Oh, come on.
00:42:50Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.
00:42:54Exactly.
00:42:55This is pathetic.
00:42:56Do you really think this is going to work?
00:42:57Excellent.
00:42:59Thank you, Mr. Yates.
00:43:00That's all.
00:43:07Yes?
00:43:12What?
00:43:13Are you willing to sell me the brand?
00:43:17Awesome.
00:43:23Hello?
00:43:24Yes.
00:43:26Wow.
00:43:27Yes, of course.
00:43:28Absolutely.
00:43:31This store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepard.
00:43:35The Shepard Group is the new owner.
00:43:37How may I be of service today?
00:43:40Well, Laura, I don't know much about fashion.
00:43:43So I would like to give this brand to you.
00:43:46You can't be serious.
00:43:48You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.
00:43:50Don't listen to her, Brian.
00:43:53You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else.
00:43:56You're not welcome here.
00:43:58I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:01I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:03Of course.
00:44:06Oh, come on.
00:44:07Sir?
00:44:08Ma'am?
00:44:09I'm afraid I have to ask you to leave.
00:44:10Okay.
00:44:11Hey, hey, hey.
00:44:12This isn't over, Laura.
00:44:14Could I try the dress on now?
00:44:16Of course, Louise.
00:44:18You just follow me.
00:44:25Wow.
00:44:27Wow.
00:44:29Miss Louis.
00:44:31This dress really was made for you.
00:44:35Laura, you look breathtaking in this dress.
00:44:39Brian, why would you do all of this for me?
00:44:46Laura.
00:44:49Because you deserve everything beautiful in the world.
00:44:53And that includes this dress.
00:44:57Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?
00:45:01I...
00:45:03I need a moment.
00:45:05Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:45:10Does that mean you could be a yes?
00:45:13Maybe.
00:45:20Hi.
00:45:27Hi.
00:45:32Well, well, well.
00:45:34Look who decided to join the party.
00:45:36Playing dress up again, Laura?
00:45:38One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss May.
00:45:41And you understand the meaning of rude.
00:45:43You threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone?
00:45:46For this?
00:45:47You know, Ben, I really cared about you.
00:45:50Even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:45:54I know the name of a great psychologist in New York.
00:45:57Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.
00:46:03Enough!
00:46:04I've had enough of this drama.
00:46:06Yeah, me too.
00:46:07Try that again and you'll regret it.
00:46:10I'll get the hell out of my face.
00:46:13Let's see if you two even make it past the door.
00:46:15Yeah.
00:46:18I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.
00:46:21What? That's impossible.
00:46:23I was invited by the CEO himself.
00:46:28Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group is named on the list.
00:46:33Looks like you two won't be getting let in after all.
00:46:37You don't have an invitation.
00:46:39You're just here because of Ryan.
00:46:44Let me see this. This doesn't even look real.
00:46:46It's different from mine.
00:46:48Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:46:53This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:46:58Wait, right this way.
00:46:59We can continue this discussion later.
00:47:01If you manage to get in.
00:47:07Sir, Madam, we recommend you leave.
00:47:12There you are!
00:47:13How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:47:18There you are!
00:47:19How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:47:22Looks like another relationship bites the dust, Laura.
00:47:25Looks like stealing men is a hobby of yours.
00:47:28Get away from him.
00:47:29He's engaged to me.
00:47:31Hey, hold your horses, Gwen.
00:47:33That ended a long time ago.
00:47:35Engaged to you.
00:47:37Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Ryan.
00:47:40Your relationship's history.
00:47:43That was just a little tip.
00:47:45You really think that could tear us apart?
00:47:48Don't you know who I am?
00:47:50Don't pretend like you don't know.
00:47:52Oh, honey.
00:47:53She don't recognize royalty, let alone the Duke.
00:47:56She's just a maid, remember?
00:47:58I don't have time for all this.
00:48:01Brian, let's head inside.
00:48:05Brian!
00:48:06How could you choose this cleaner over me?
00:48:10Are you really going to humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?
00:48:14There's nothing left to say, Gwen.
00:48:15Don't make this a scene.
00:48:17Shall we?
00:48:21Ow.
00:48:25You okay, Miss Duke?
00:48:27And you are?
00:48:28Amber Smith.
00:48:30I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:48:33What branch? I've never heard of it.
00:48:35What do you want from me?
00:48:36That Laura.
00:48:38She tore up my invitation.
00:48:39Do you think you can get me inside?
00:48:41What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?
00:48:45Please don't waste my time.
00:48:50Please.
00:49:17If I can't have Brian,
00:49:19then I can't have you.
00:49:21The Duke family has more influence than you think.
00:49:25Chloe, good to see you. I've been expecting you.
00:49:28Uncle Joe, how are you?
00:49:32I need your help with something.
00:49:34What is it, my little Chloe?
00:49:37It's Brian.
00:49:39Who's that woman? I thought you were...
00:49:41She's a con woman.
00:49:43She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.
00:49:46What?
00:49:47Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?
00:49:52Well, she's pretending to be a Lewis to get close to him.
00:49:56What are you planning?
00:49:58I want to destroy Shepard Group.
00:50:03Anyway, I am terribly sorry about Chloe.
00:50:07Now, I had no idea she would be so...
00:50:12intense.
00:50:14What do you mean?
00:50:16You so should have taken her up on her offer.
00:50:19I mean, you guys are just...
00:50:22power couple.
00:50:24I see what you're doing.
00:50:26Power couple, you say?
00:50:28More like a disaster waiting to happen.
00:50:33Anyway, shall we take a seat?
00:50:36Actually, Brian, my seat is...
00:50:40right there.
00:50:42Really?
00:50:44She doesn't deserve to sit there.
00:50:46Excuse me.
00:50:47This is my VIP invitation.
00:50:50I can sit wherever I like.
00:50:53Hey, what do you think you're doing?
00:50:55This is signed by all three VPs of Lewis Group.
00:50:58Where did you get this?
00:51:00Who did you have to sleep with?
00:51:02That's enough.
00:51:05This is getting us nowhere.
00:51:07Laura is my guest.
00:51:09And I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her.
00:51:14Got it?
00:51:15Mr. Shepard, what do you see in that woman?
00:51:19Miss Duke is a perfect match for you.
00:51:22She's from a good family, beautiful and successful.
00:51:26What more could you ask for?
00:51:28That's a good question.
00:51:30Not much, actually.
00:51:33Honesty, that's what I want.
00:51:37And love.
00:51:38Things that clearly Chloe has no idea.
00:51:42I said I was sorry.
00:51:44What more do you want?
00:51:46I've watched Chloe grow up.
00:51:48She's like a daughter to me.
00:51:50I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.
00:51:56One more chance, Brian.
00:51:58Forget all this nonsense.
00:52:01Do it, Mr. Shepard.
00:52:03Propose, right here, right now.
00:52:06Brian?
00:52:09Is this how the Duke family handles business deals?
00:52:14By forcing a ring on someone?
00:52:17Do it, or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:52:26Don't you dare.
00:52:29You're humiliating yourself.
00:52:31How dare you?
00:52:32Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:52:35Yes.
00:52:37I like her.
00:52:40But I can't imagine someone like her interested in me.
00:52:45The truth is, I wouldn't be here where I am today without her.
00:52:51Why would you choose someone like her?
00:52:54Exactly! This woman is trouble.
00:52:56She doesn't belong here.
00:52:57Throw her out!
00:52:59You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me?
00:53:03Interesting turn of events.
00:53:05Perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past.
00:53:09Do you actually think that just because you have the name Laura,
00:53:13that you're the missing heiress, Laura Lewis?
00:53:19You know what, maybe you're right, Colin.
00:53:21How ridiculous! Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:53:25I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation,
00:53:31but wow, did I underestimate your fishness.
00:53:37You have no right to talk to Miss Duke like that.
00:53:39That's enough. You don't get to talk here.
00:53:42You've gone mad, Shepard. You don't have to go against Miss Duke.
00:53:45And the same applies to everyone else here.
00:53:47Anyone who insults Laura leaves with a black eye.
00:53:52He's willing to defend the Duke for her.
00:53:54What kind of job does she have?
00:53:56I want to be careful, Brian.
00:53:58Don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the Lewis Group.
00:54:02Are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum?
00:54:06The Lewis Group isn't blacklisting anyone, especially not Shepard.
00:54:16Lewis Group RS? You?
00:54:19Don't make me laugh.
00:54:21Security, remove these two imposters from the premises.
00:54:25Wait, Uncle Jones. Give Brian another chance.
00:54:28Choose, Brian.
00:54:30Me and the future you deserve or this broad.
00:54:36Chloe, I have everything I ever wanted right here.
00:54:41In a wooden thread, all the power of the Dukes hold me.
00:54:45Fine.
00:54:52Short the stock of the Shepard Group.
00:54:54What?
00:54:56You forced my hand, Brian. Now Shepard Group is ruined.
00:55:01The Duke family? They can't be serious.
00:55:04Shepard Group is doomed.
00:55:06Brian, you don't have to do this for me.
00:55:10Laura, I will never let anyone bully you, let alone them.
00:55:16Thank you, Brian, for believing in me, for protecting me.
00:55:25Now it's my turn to protect you.
00:55:33Listen carefully.
00:55:36I need you to protect the Shepard Group stock at all costs.
00:55:41Don't let it drop even one cent. Do you understand?
00:55:47Wow. Award-winning performance, Laura.
00:55:51But you can't possibly control stock.
00:55:54Want to put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?
00:55:59If the Shepard stock holds for the next five minutes, you owe me a public apology.
00:56:16Deal.
00:56:21Well, looks like your five minutes is up.
00:56:26Let's see how the Shepard stock is doing.
00:56:32What the? The Shepard Group stock price is going up.
00:56:38This can't be happening. It must be a coincidence.
00:56:46Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?
00:56:49There was a huge investment. We couldn't compete.
00:56:52Shepard's stock price is being heavily supported.
00:56:55How did you do this?
00:56:57Like I said, Chloe, I'm Laura Lewis.
00:57:04No, you're not. You're just some cleaner. You don't have access to billions.
00:57:08Well, I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:17No, I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:21There is no way I'm apologizing to you.
00:57:24If things were the other way, would you be so quick to forgive me, Chloe?
00:57:29The truth is, everyone here has seen you be a bully, and a coward, and now a sore loser.
00:57:41This is so humiliating for her.
00:57:44How did she manage that? Maybe she really is a Lewis.
00:57:49I apologize to Miss Lewis.
00:57:51Shut up. Don't you dare talk about Miss Duke like that.
00:57:55Don't forget, the Duke family own half of Maplewood.
00:57:59You don't deserve this. Let's get out of here.
00:58:02Hold on. This is where I belong. And that is my chair.
00:58:12You can't go there. That is the VIP section.
00:58:15Only those invited by the Lewis Group Vice Presidents get to sit there.
00:58:19Like I said, Chloe, that's my seat.
00:58:29Heard a rumor floating around a few days ago.
00:58:32Seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony between her ex and Mr. Shepherd, wasn't it?
00:58:41Are you planning another outburst, Laura?
00:58:43Is this how you charm all your men? Shall we?
00:58:47My pleasure.
00:58:49What are you doing?
00:58:51Let go. It doesn't matter what happened. I chose to stay by Laura's side.
00:58:57Let's go.
00:58:59Don't be absurd. That seat is reserved for a very important guest.
00:59:04Someone so esteemed, even the Vice Presidents have to bow low.
00:59:10And how, exactly, Mr. Jones? Are you so sure that I'm not that esteemed guest?
00:59:20Wait, that's Peter Young, Director of Business Advisor, Lewis Group.
00:59:27That's Peter Young. He decides which investors get to sit there.
00:59:30It's Chloe Duke, Head of Duke Industry. So glad you could join us.
00:59:34Why is everyone standing around?
00:59:36It's her. She's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seat. It's embarrassing.
00:59:42That seat's reserved for the Lewis Group VIP guest. Specifically, the family heir. Please get off the stage.
00:59:49Oh yes. Mr. Young, was it? I think I remember you. You manage my family's investments.
00:59:58Don't pretend like you know what's going on.
01:00:02Please get off the stage. That seat's reserved for the Lewis family heir.
01:00:06I need to make one thing crystal clear.
01:00:13I am the heir of the Lewis family.
01:00:21This is ridiculous. You, the Lewis heir. Don't you know that Miss Lewis is a legend around here?
01:00:28You must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this.
01:00:31Exactly. We ran a background check on her and it turns out she's just some queen-owner who used to work for the Harrison Group.
01:00:38And before that, a cashier in my favorite supermarket.
01:00:42See, Brian? This is who you've been chasing after. A liar and a cheat.
01:00:47Security. Get this imposter out of here. Everyone here is a witness.
01:00:52Why would any of you trust Laura? If any of you dares to harm her, you have to go through me first.
01:01:01Brian, she's just a nobody. She's just someone that the Harrison Group ditched. They didn't even want her.
01:01:09What exactly do you see in her?
01:01:11Escort this imposter out of here. Now.
01:01:14Oh, please, sir.
01:01:22Peter, do you have any idea what you're doing?
01:01:26Miss Yates, I'm so glad you could join us.
01:01:31Miss Lewis, sorry about the delay and for all the trouble you've had to put up with.
01:01:37It's no trouble, Mr. Yates. Luckily, I haven't been alone. I have the great company of my very loyal friend.
01:01:48Wait a minute. She's Miss Lewis. Is this a joke?
01:01:52Mr. Young, you're new to the Lewis Group, so I can understand why you wouldn't recognize Miss Lewis.
01:01:59But you listened to lies without checking the facts and almost called the police.
01:02:06Tell me, Mr. Young, who put you up to this?
01:02:11Was it my uncle, Ian Lewis?
01:02:15I knew it.
01:02:20Consider this your termination.
01:02:23I get it now. This is all an act, right?
01:02:27Chloe, what are you doing? We still want to work with the Lewis family.
01:02:30Work with them? Are you blind? This woman is clearly having an affair with this old man.
01:02:35That's enough, young lady. You've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis Group.
01:02:41Oh, Chloe. I can't believe we're going through this again. I think you need some professional help.
01:02:49Maybe I could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist.
01:02:52Chloe, that's enough.
01:02:54It's ridiculous. If you were really the Lewis family heir, you would have the ring.
01:02:58So why don't you show it to everyone?
01:03:00Show us the ring!
01:03:05Why don't you show that to everyone?
01:03:07Show us the ring!
01:03:09Who are you to make demands of me?
01:03:12I don't answer to anyone but myself.
01:03:15I don't need any of your validation.
01:03:27Vice Presidents, I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family.
01:03:31This woman is an imposter.
01:03:33Ms. Lewis, we apologize for the delay.
01:03:37How could you let that con woman sit there? Get her out of here!
01:03:41This seat was always for Ms. Lewis.
01:03:44She's the special guest we've been waiting for.
01:03:47The investment queen.
01:03:49The real heir to Lewis Group.
01:03:52Laura Lewis.
01:03:54She has a divorced host wife. A janitor. How can she?
01:03:57She can't be. It's a lie. I'm telling you, it's a lie.
01:04:00Do you think we'd lie? We run Lewis Group.
01:04:05Oh, Chloe. You assaulted me earlier.
01:04:10And you came to this meeting to what?
01:04:13Sabotage it?
01:04:15You'll be hearing from our legal team.
01:04:20Is this true, Mr. Duke?
01:04:22Did you try and sabotage this meeting?
01:04:25Yes, it's all true.
01:04:27She fooled us all.
01:04:29The Dukes tricked us to keep Lewis Group out of Maplewood and control everything themselves.
01:04:34I had no idea.
01:04:36But I'm on your side.
01:04:38I can give you everything you need.
01:04:41All the resources in Maplewood.
01:04:43Ms. Lewis, how would you like us to deal with this?
01:04:47An eye for an eye.
01:04:51Since Ms. Duke here loves ruining things,
01:04:58I'll target her precious Duke Industries.
01:05:03I want them bankrupt in ten minutes.
01:05:06You're bluffing. You're nobody. You'll always be a nobody.
01:05:10And you can't touch me.
01:05:12Then consider this a test, Chloe.
01:05:16I didn't need my family's support with Shepard and I certainly don't need it now.
01:05:21Chloe, you dug your own grave.
01:05:24You think you can destroy Maplewood's leading family with just the Shepard Group?
01:05:29Please.
01:05:33We'll see.
01:05:39Dad?
01:05:41Slow down. What are you talking about?
01:05:45No.
01:05:47It's impossible.
01:05:49Chloe, what have you done?
01:05:51Years of hard work destroyed in minutes.
01:05:58What did you do?
01:06:00Chloe?
01:06:02Isn't this what you wanted?
01:06:04To give me a little taste of destruction?
01:06:07This is impossible.
01:06:09It's impossible.
01:06:11Chloe, what have you done?
01:06:13The news is everywhere.
01:06:15Shepard's launched a full-scale assault on the stock market.
01:06:18They're hammering our shares.
01:06:21Are you sure it's just Shepard?
01:06:23Yeah. Shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato.
01:06:27We could go bankrupt.
01:06:29You've ruined everything.
01:06:31Don't worry, Mr. Duke.
01:06:33When your company does go bankrupt, I'll buy it at a fire sale price.
01:06:38Your employees won't even be affected.
01:06:40Brilliant. A masterstroke, Ms. Lewis.
01:06:44Now, this is my event.
01:06:48Please leave.
01:06:50Brian, I did this for us.
01:06:52Everything I did, I did for us, Brian.
01:06:56Chloe, you need help.
01:06:59These feelings you have for me, it's not love.
01:07:03It's obsession.
01:07:05Enough.
01:07:07If you don't want to ruin everything completely, you need to come with me.
01:07:10Right now.
01:07:12No.
01:07:13Right now.
01:07:16What?
01:07:22Laura! This isn't over!
01:07:25Get off me!
01:07:27What? What?
01:07:31What is going on here?
01:07:33Did they finally expose Laura's lies?
01:07:35Shepard Group.
01:07:37They have a new partner that's partnering up with Lewis Group for the neighborhood.
01:07:41They're handling all future construction projects.
01:07:43That can't be.
01:07:45What about us? That was our project.
01:07:47Remember, Laura came to me with Brian.
01:07:49If the Harrison Group is practically out, we have no chance.
01:07:53We can't give up that easily.
01:07:55Remember, Ian Lewis himself appointed me as general manager.
01:07:59In a few days, he promised that he would let us meet with the new heir.
01:08:02You're right.
01:08:03If we can just meet with the new heir, we can bypass the Shepards and meet directly with Lewis Group.
01:08:09We just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top.
01:08:13That's right.
01:08:17Vice President, allow me to introduce myself.
01:08:21Yes, Brian Shepard.
01:08:23I'm sure I've met you before.
01:08:25Mr. Shepard, finally a pleasure to meet you.
01:08:28We've looked into your company's financial report.
01:08:32Very impressive.
01:08:35Thank you, but a large part of that success is thanks to Ms. Lewis.
01:08:40She practically saved me from my disaster.
01:08:43Three times over now.
01:08:45Brian, you can just call me Lewis.
01:08:48Ms. Lewis's recommendation was very telling.
01:08:52Perhaps today clarifies everything.
01:08:55Mr. Shepard, this opportunity is gone.
01:08:59It's easy.
01:09:01A woman like Laura is not easy to find.
01:09:04For your kind words, Mr. Vice President.
01:09:14Laura sent you to kill me?
01:09:16Laura? Oddly.
01:09:18I'm Ian Lewis, CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group.
01:09:25So you're Laura's uncle?
01:09:27In the flesh.
01:09:29So Laura really is Lewis?
01:09:31Yes, little Laura.
01:09:34She just threw away her birthrights about two, three years ago.
01:09:38Ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood.
01:09:41I think he was a harrison.
01:09:43Now Laura's got the VPs and Mr. Gates on her side.
01:09:46Did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover?
01:09:50And we can't let that happen, can we, my dear?
01:09:53If you're Ian Lewis, wouldn't you have the family leave?
01:09:57Well, my dear, that's where you come in.
01:09:59Miss Duke, we need you to relinquish my ring.
01:10:04What if I, what if I fail?
01:10:06My family is already ruined.
01:10:08Yes, you are in a spot of bother, I must say.
01:10:11But, if successful, I guarantee that you and the Duke family will get back everything you've lost.
01:10:19Laura's got the VPs and Brian on her side.
01:10:22How can I possibly get the ring?
01:10:24There is a way, you know, that we can make Laura relinquish and give up that ring willingly.
01:10:33Laura, my dear, welcome.
01:10:35Uncle Ian, it's so good to see you.
01:10:42Laura.
01:10:43So good to see you.
01:10:45And you. It's been too long, two, three years perhaps.
01:10:50How have you been?
01:10:51I've been well, Uncle Ian. Thank you for asking.
01:10:55I see you've been busy keeping Lewis Group afloat.
01:10:59Yes, indeed. Somebody had to.
01:11:02I mean, after you left me with everything to do, without a safe pair of hands, I hate to think what would have happened to the company.
01:11:10Actually, Uncle Ian, from what I've heard, you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions.
01:11:18Yes, minor mistakes, minor.
01:11:21Don't worry, Uncle Ian, I won't hold it against you.
01:11:24Oh, good. Well, cheers to you coming back here and the Lewis Group.
01:11:33Oh, I'm so sorry, Laura. How clumsy of me.
01:11:38No, no worries, Uncle Ian. I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up.
01:11:45Of course. Right away, just down to the left.
01:11:54Use it wisely.
01:11:56Oh, I will.
01:12:12Hey, Laura. How's it?
01:12:14Hello, Brian. Your little girlfriend is with me now.
01:12:17Chloe, how in the hell did you get Laura's phone?
01:12:22Let's just say that I have my way.
01:12:25Listen, Chloe, don't hurt her, please.
01:12:30I'll do anything.
01:12:33Come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs. Now.
01:12:38Don't tell anyone if you want her alive.
01:12:42Well, you certainly do have your ways.
01:12:48Oh, thank goodness you've cleared up. I am sorry. How clumsy.
01:12:52And don't forget your phone. I retrieved it for you.
01:12:55Thank you, Uncle Ian.
01:12:57Lovely to see you again.
01:12:58Yeah. I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet.
01:13:02At the banquet.
01:13:05I'll see you then.
01:13:06Will do. Looking forward to it.
01:13:08Laura! Laura! Where are you?
01:13:12Laura!
01:13:14Laura! Where are you?
01:13:17Laura! Laura, where are you?
01:13:19Laura!
01:13:26Gotcha.
01:13:29Weren't expecting that, were you?
01:13:39Finally. Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.
01:13:43What the? Laura, where are you? Laura? Laura?
01:13:46Go shut your mouth.
01:13:48Chloe? What have you done?
01:13:51Are you out of your mind?
01:13:52Out of my mind?
01:13:54You're the one who left me in that trance and destroyed my life!
01:13:57That's not true. You're the one who messed up!
01:14:00Ryan!
01:14:01Laura!
01:14:04Ryan!
01:14:05Ryan!
01:14:06Laura!
01:14:08Stay where you are.
01:14:10You better go home.
01:14:13It's not Chloe. This is insane.
01:14:16Insane? I did this for us, Ryan.
01:14:20We were meant to be together.
01:14:23Us? You're going crazy. Get me out of here.
01:14:26Chloe, kidnapping is a very serious offence.
01:14:31They're going to lock you up for years.
01:14:33You think I care about jail time?
01:14:36All I care about is tearing you two apart.
01:14:38You deserve him.
01:14:41What have you done?
01:14:42You've destroyed my life.
01:14:44You're covering everything.
01:14:47Now I'm going to destroy your life.
01:14:50I'll give you the family ring now.
01:14:53Give it to me!
01:14:54This is about the ring.
01:14:57Did my uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:15:00You know, Chloe?
01:15:02Trying to kill me?
01:15:04That's foolish.
01:15:06Because who do you think is going to win?
01:15:09You?
01:15:10That little man?
01:15:12Or me?
01:15:15Something a little bit more disrespectful.
01:15:25Freeze!
01:15:26Don't move anyone.
01:15:30Don't move.
01:15:32You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.
01:15:35Miss Lewis, having fun without me?
01:15:38I'm hurt.
01:15:42Are you hurt?
01:15:43No, I'm okay.
01:15:47Tell me, Chloe.
01:15:49Who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:15:52Why should I tell you?
01:15:54You're going to kill me anyway.
01:15:56Chloe, I don't have a problem with you.
01:15:59But if you don't talk,
01:16:02your beloved Duke Industries might run into some.
01:16:06Well, I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:16:09So the choice is yours, Chloe.
01:16:12Talk or face the consequences.
01:16:15Fine.
01:16:16It was Ian Lewis.
01:16:18He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the banquet today.
01:16:24Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?
01:16:26I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:16:30Oh, every word, Miss Lewis.
01:16:32Are you ready to play a game, Brian?
01:16:46This is crazy.
01:16:47Are we really sure we can do this?
01:16:48All these big companies here, it's crazy.
01:16:51Absolutely.
01:16:52The Lewis Group is under new leadership.
01:16:54We can talk to the heiress herself.
01:16:56Exactly.
01:16:57We just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir.
01:17:01There's Ian Lewis now.
01:17:03You can introduce us. Let's go.
01:17:04Yeah.
01:17:07Hello, Ian Lewis. I'm Amber Smith.
01:17:09We spoke on the phone the other day.
01:17:11This is Ben Harrison from the Harrison Group.
01:17:13How do you do?
01:17:14We're the company that...
01:17:15Yes, I know who you are.
01:17:17Miss Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little brother.
01:17:20Now look, I'm not here for idle chat.
01:17:27Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
01:17:28Could I ask you all to be seated, please?
01:17:33The moment you've all been waiting for.
01:17:36Tonight marks a new chapter in the life of the Lewis Group,
01:17:40a night where the rightful heir takes their place.
01:17:43Would you please join me in welcoming the heir to the Lewis Group,
01:17:47Miss Laura Lewis.
01:17:49Look, everybody, attention.
01:17:51Attention, please.
01:17:53There's been a recent development of some tragedy.
01:17:58I just got notice from a phone call a couple of minutes ago
01:18:02that Laura has been in a car accident.
01:18:05And tragically, she hasn't made it.
01:18:08She has not survived.
01:18:13What? Laura Lewis is dead?
01:18:16What does it matter now? She's gone.
01:18:18Mr. Lewis, is this news...
01:18:20A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates.
01:18:23But rest assured, the Lewis Group will continue under my competent leadership.
01:18:29Hold on. Who said that I'm dead?
01:18:34Laura.
01:18:39I don't understand. What's happening?
01:18:42Laura? But weren't you...
01:18:45My apologies for the delay, everyone.
01:18:49There seems to be some misunderstanding.
01:18:52Laura, what are you doing here? You've got to stop this.
01:18:55If you upset the Lewis family anymore, we're all doomed.
01:18:57That's a response. Back off.
01:19:05Thank you for coming, everyone.
01:19:07As I'm sure you know,
01:19:09tonight, I officially reclaim my title
01:19:14as the CEO of Lewis Group.
01:19:19Perhaps you could make some room for me, Uncle Ian.
01:19:24Impossible. How are you still alive?
01:19:27Well, clearly, I'm alive and well.
01:19:29So, why don't we get this started?
01:19:31No. You're not the rightful heir.
01:19:35You gave that away when you married Ben Harrison.
01:19:39Uncle Ian, is that seriously the best that you have,
01:19:42that I got married too quickly?
01:19:44Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago
01:19:47and married a stranger and left me to work tirelessly,
01:19:50keeping the company together.
01:19:52Uncle Ian, retire. Enjoy your retirement.
01:19:56Lewis Group will be perfectly fine without you.
01:19:59No. There can only be one heir, and that's me.
01:20:03And the rightful heir has possession of this.
01:20:08You think a ring makes an heir?
01:20:11You're even more foolish than I could have ever imagined.
01:20:15Give that back to me.
01:20:17This?
01:20:18Yes.
01:20:19You think some shiny gold thing makes you the heir?
01:20:23Give it back.
01:20:24True leadership is about earning the respect of those around you,
01:20:31not some stupid ring.
01:20:34My ring. What have you done? Where is it?
01:20:39My ring, Uncle.
01:20:41Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.
01:20:44Now, let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.
01:20:55Fine. It was Ian Lewis.
01:20:58He said he'd help you in the streets if I kept you away from the banquet today.
01:21:04Oh, quite the spectacle, Miss Lewis.
01:21:07Security, escort him out.
01:21:10And Ian, don't fall over.
01:21:13It's all lies. It's all lies.
01:21:15It's fake news.
01:21:16The truth is clear. Get him out of here. Now.
01:21:22I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.
01:21:27It turns out reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.
01:21:33Luckily, these past few days, I've had Mr. Shepard by my side,
01:21:40and he has been a great support.
01:21:44Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.
01:21:50I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.
01:21:58Shepard Group.
01:22:00Laura, hold on.
01:22:02This was never my idea.
01:22:04This was all Kathy and Amber's fault.
01:22:06I don't want a divorce.
01:22:07What? What are you saying?
01:22:09You came to me first.
01:22:10Classic Ben.
01:22:12Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.
01:22:16Just don't shut Harrison Group out.
01:22:19Just give me another chance.
01:22:21How could I shut you out?
01:22:23I'm just a cleaner, remember?
01:22:25I'm just a useless housewife.
01:22:27I don't have that power.
01:22:30What are you talking about?
01:22:31No, come on.
01:22:32No, please, no.
01:22:35Um, Mr. Shepard?
01:22:37Yes, Miss Lewis?
01:22:39I was wondering if maybe you wanted to grab dinner sometime.
01:22:47On me.
01:22:49Miss Lewis,
01:22:53I will love to.
01:22:59I love you.