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00:00:00Billionaire from Montgomery Enterprises, Aston Montgomery, was known for his corporate ruthlessness.
00:00:21Stella Evans, you didn't even graduate from college?
00:00:29Mr. Montgomery is your love child.
00:00:33You said there'd be no more scandals.
00:00:34No, father, there are no scandals.
00:00:35Me?
00:00:36My fiancee and the mother of my child, until my father signs the company over to me, then
00:00:41I will pay you five million dollars.
00:00:44Fine, but only because my rent's already overdue.
00:00:47It's hard to believe you had a baby less than a year ago.
00:00:52Montgomery's don't associate with peasants.
00:00:54Touch my wife again, I will end you.
00:00:55You're my baby!
00:00:56Maybe life with Aston won't be so bad after all.
00:01:01I would do anything for you, anything for our family.
00:01:05Aston isn't the man you think he is, whatever feelings you're thinking they have.
00:01:10I love you, Stella Evans.
00:01:12It's all just one big lie.
00:01:14I have meant every word I have said to you.
00:01:18I'm in, Stella, I'm all in.
00:01:19Are you?
00:01:27You have to be prepared.
00:01:41I don't have long.
00:01:44I'm not going to let you die, Mom.
00:01:47You're going to beat this cancer.
00:01:51Danny, what are you doing?
00:01:58What does it look like I'm doing?
00:02:01Your rent's late.
00:02:02You're digging it.
00:02:08It's two days late, and you said it wouldn't be an issue.
00:02:12I changed my mind.
00:02:14So, unless you want to pay up with that tight little lot of yours, you're out.
00:02:20By tomorrow morning.
00:02:25Please.
00:02:26You know my mom's cancer treatments are expensive, and I've never been late before.
00:02:30Oh, not my problem.
00:02:34You should have thought of that before dumping me.
00:02:38I'll get you the money.
00:02:40I have a job interview today, and the signing bonus will be more than enough to cover it.
00:02:45Just give me 24 hours.
00:02:49And you better get that job.
00:02:51Tick-tock, cupcake.
00:03:06Billionaire financer Robert Montgomery has announced his retirement from Montgomery Enterprises this morning,
00:03:12the company he built five decades ago.
00:03:16His successor is presumed to be Aston Montgomery, his eldest son and heir,
00:03:20who is known not only for his playboy ways, but his corporate ruthlessness.
00:03:27Stella Evans?
00:03:30Come with me.
00:03:33So, you don't have any corporate experience, and you didn't even graduate from college?
00:03:40Well, something came up at home, and I couldn't.
00:03:44I'm not running a charity, Ms. Evans.
00:03:46I'm sorry, but I can't hire you.
00:03:48Please.
00:03:49I really need the money.
00:03:52So do 400 other applicants.
00:03:55I'm sorry, but I can't hire you.
00:03:59So do 400 other applicants.
00:04:02What makes you so special?
00:04:07My mom and I are about to get evicted.
00:04:10I really need this money.
00:04:13Look, I'm sorry, but I can't help you.
00:04:17This interview is over.
00:04:23Hey, you can't just walk away from me, you entitled prick!
00:04:29What did you say to me?
00:04:30You heard me, just because you think you're better than everyone else.
00:04:39Shut up.
00:04:47You know what you...
00:04:54What is that doing in my office?
00:04:58Can you see that?
00:05:08That, Mr. Montgomery, is your love child.
00:05:28I'm a father.
00:05:33What do I do?
00:05:36You said you needed a job.
00:05:38Help me.
00:05:47God, he's still crying.
00:05:51I can't believe that worked.
00:05:54See?
00:05:55You didn't need my help after all.
00:06:03So the rumors are true.
00:06:06I'm a grandfather.
00:06:07No, father, this is not...
00:06:09The board will never let an irresponsible playboy lead the company.
00:06:13You said there'd be no more scandals.
00:06:16You said there'd be no more scandals.
00:06:20I have no choice but to turn the company over to your brother, Clive.
00:06:23No, father, there are no scandals.
00:06:28Father, this is Stella.
00:06:31My fiancee and the mother of my child.
00:06:34What the fuck?
00:06:42Excuse me?
00:06:44You expect me to believe this low-class woman is your fiancée?
00:06:49Do not speak about her that way.
00:06:51I love her.
00:06:54And I'm tired of hiding it.
00:06:57Right, honey?
00:07:00Please go with it.
00:07:08Right.
00:07:10Even in secret, Aston is a wonderful fiancée.
00:07:16On the outside, he's a...
00:07:19hardened businessman.
00:07:22But on the inside, he's a total sweetheart.
00:07:25Well, only for you.
00:07:28You saw through it the moment we met.
00:07:31Don't mistake me for a fool, son.
00:07:34If I find out you're lying, I will strip you of the company and your inheritance.
00:07:39And you'll have nothing left.
00:07:46Okay.
00:07:48We need to figure this out.
00:07:50We? Oh, there is no we. I am so out of here.
00:07:53No, you can't go. I need you.
00:08:00You're a billionaire. You can have any woman.
00:08:03Why me?
00:08:05You said you needed money, right?
00:08:07I happen to have a lot of it.
00:08:10Be my fiancée and the mother of my child
00:08:13until my father signs the company over to me.
00:08:16Then I will pay you five million dollars.
00:08:19We can go our separate ways and we will never see each other again.
00:08:23Five million dollars could change everything. It could help me save my mom.
00:08:26Do we have a deal, Ms. Evans?
00:08:34Fine. But only because my rent's overdue and I need you to pay it.
00:08:39Done.
00:08:42I'll have my assistant wire the money today.
00:08:46And you're mine.
00:08:48Starting right now.
00:09:00Mr. Montgomery! Mr. Montgomery!
00:09:03Excuse me! Excuse me!
00:09:05Why are you trying to keep this under wraps here?
00:09:07Step aside! Mr. Montgomery!
00:09:09How did you hide your fiancée and child for so long?
00:09:12Ms. Evans! Did you let this baby out of the circus to trap him?
00:09:16Don't! Ignore me, bitch.
00:09:19Be a good girl. Give me your watch.
00:09:22Get off of her!
00:09:23Come on, sweetheart. You're just a little gold digger, aren't you?
00:09:35Do you want a quote? Fine.
00:09:39Your engagement announcement was ruined by some grabby asshole with a camera.
00:09:44And one more thing.
00:09:46Touch my fiancée again, I'll break more than just your camera.
00:09:49Mr. Montgomery! Mr. Montgomery! Can you answer our questions, please?
00:09:52Mr. Montgomery! You cannot ignore us, Mr. Montgomery!
00:09:55Come on now, Mr. Montgomery!
00:10:09This place is beautiful.
00:10:13So what do we do now?
00:10:16Simple. We do what fiancées do.
00:10:33Look at me.
00:10:36Look at me.
00:10:50What the hell was that?
00:10:53This is part of the deal. We have to sell it.
00:10:56I have someone looking into where Emma came from. It should all be sorted out soon.
00:11:00What will be sorted, brother?
00:11:03Clive.
00:11:05Welcome home.
00:11:06This fiancée and baby certainly came out of nowhere, didn't they?
00:11:10What are you doing here, Clive?
00:11:12I came to meet my niece and soon-to-be sister-in-law, you know.
00:11:17Since it all happened so fast.
00:11:21Stella Evans, is it?
00:11:26And what trash barrel did you crawl out of?
00:11:30The trash barrel I crawled out of is none of your business.
00:11:34Oh, contraire, mon chéri.
00:11:37It's most definitely my business.
00:11:40The Montgomerys don't associate with peasants.
00:11:43Bad for business.
00:11:44Leave her alone!
00:11:46For what?
00:11:48Care to find out?
00:11:52Care to find out?
00:11:54So, my playboy brother does have feelings.
00:11:57And for a low-class gold digger, no less.
00:12:02Be careful.
00:12:03It's only a matter of time before he dumps you and that baby back into the gutter where you came from.
00:12:14She's cute.
00:12:18Looks just like you, brother.
00:12:21Looks just like you, brother.
00:12:29Get away from our baby and get out of our house!
00:12:32Fine.
00:12:33But there's something weird going on here.
00:12:35And I'll find out what it is.
00:12:37The CEO position will be mine.
00:12:40And the first thing I'll do is fire you, brother.
00:12:51Is everyone in your family like that?
00:12:54My half-brother is just the tip of the iceberg.
00:12:57So keep your guard up.
00:13:03I have a few things I have to do.
00:13:06Your room is upstairs.
00:13:10What have I gotten myself into?
00:13:13At least I'll be able to take care of my mom when this is all over.
00:13:17If there's anything you need while I'm gone, just call.
00:13:19If it's a nurse, we'll take care of you.
00:13:21How did you get the money for a nurse?
00:13:23It's so expensive.
00:13:25I...
00:13:27I got a job.
00:13:28Don't worry about me.
00:13:33I gotta go.
00:13:34I'll see you soon.
00:13:40Mom!
00:13:41Oh!
00:13:43Mom!
00:13:44Oh!
00:13:51Holy hot!
00:13:58See something you like?
00:14:03I...
00:14:06Miss Evans?
00:14:08Everything okay?
00:14:11Emma needs us.
00:14:15I'm right behind you.
00:14:23What's wrong with her?
00:14:26Hey, hey.
00:14:28Hey.
00:14:30There you go.
00:14:32Good job, baby girl.
00:14:34How did you do that?
00:14:36She just wanted to be held.
00:14:38We should hold her.
00:14:40I don't know about that.
00:14:41She's your daughter.
00:14:43She probably wants you more than anyone else.
00:14:47Trust me.
00:14:48I wish my dad was around.
00:14:51I've never held a baby before and she's so little I don't want to hurt her.
00:15:00Okay.
00:15:01Baby steps.
00:15:03Say goodnight to your daughter.
00:15:10Goodnight, Emma.
00:15:22It's the private investigator.
00:15:24The sooner I find out who Emma's mom is, the better.
00:15:27It's the private investigator.
00:15:29The sooner I find out who Emma's mom is, the better.
00:15:49Did the private chef make all this?
00:15:52No.
00:15:54I did.
00:15:56A playboy billionaire who cooks.
00:16:00Maybe I misjudged you.
00:16:02Not such a perk after all, huh?
00:16:05Maybe life with Aston won't be so bad after all.
00:16:12But back to business.
00:16:15My family is coming over for dinner tonight.
00:16:20They want to meet you.
00:16:22Your family.
00:16:23Aston, I can't.
00:16:24Oh, you can.
00:16:26And you will.
00:16:35This is part of the deal.
00:16:37If you want the money, everyone has to believe that you're my fiancé and the mother of my child, starting with my family.
00:16:48Mom?
00:16:50Mom?
00:16:52Can you hear me?
00:16:54My mom's in trouble.
00:16:56What?
00:17:01Danny, what are you doing?
00:17:03I paid you.
00:17:05Well, I changed my mind when I heard you were shacking up with some billionaire.
00:17:15Don't touch those.
00:17:17It's all we have. Without them, she'll die.
00:17:20Well, now that you've come into some money, you can pay me more.
00:17:24Two years, that should do it.
00:17:26She'll pay you what she owes you and not a cent more.
00:17:35This is your billionaire boyfriend?
00:17:37Actually, he's my fiancé.
00:17:41And he's rich.
00:17:43And powerful.
00:17:45He has a bigger dick than you.
00:17:52You really think you're good enough for him?
00:17:54I only fucked you because I felt sorry for you.
00:17:57And you're done.
00:18:05Stella is more than good enough for me.
00:18:07And if you touch her again, I will kill you.
00:18:15Those are for my fiancé.
00:18:17And this one's for me.
00:18:19Oh!
00:18:23Stella?
00:18:25Mom!
00:18:27Mom!
00:18:32Stella, he took my medicine.
00:18:36I have it right here, Mrs. Evans.
00:18:40That man will never bother you again.
00:18:43I will make sure of it.
00:18:45And I'm sending someone for your things.
00:18:47They're coming to live with us.
00:18:59For helping me with my mom.
00:19:01That wasn't part of the deal.
00:19:08Not everything I do has to be about our deal, Stella.
00:19:15Still.
00:19:19And I'm sorry for calling you a prick earlier.
00:19:22Why?
00:19:24I can be a prick.
00:19:26When I really want to be.
00:19:30Speaking of our deal.
00:19:32Be ready by 7 p.m. for the family dinner.
00:19:35But I have nothing to wear.
00:19:38I'm sorry.
00:19:41I'm sorry.
00:19:43I have nothing to wear.
00:19:46I'll take care of that.
00:20:13Oh.
00:20:23I hoped you'd pick the red.
00:20:26You look beautiful.
00:20:30I'm still debating what shoes to wear, though.
00:20:32Allow me.
00:20:43I'm sorry.
00:21:04There's one thing missing.
00:21:06A ring.
00:21:09May I?
00:21:14It's beautiful.
00:21:16But it's too much.
00:21:18It's only for appearances.
00:21:20Nothing more.
00:21:22Please wear it.
00:21:36Please wear it.
00:21:46Shall we?
00:22:06You ready to sell this?
00:22:15Asked in a word.
00:22:19It'll take a moment.
00:22:23Go.
00:22:26I'll be fine.
00:22:42Stella!
00:22:44How nice of you to join us.
00:22:46This is the woman who trapped our Aston with a bastard child.
00:22:52Funny.
00:22:54It's hard to believe that you had a baby less than a year ago.
00:22:58Mother, be nice.
00:23:00I'm sure Stella's
00:23:02trying her best.
00:23:04Oh, I didn't know Aston had a sister.
00:23:09Sister?
00:23:11No.
00:23:13I'm Clarissa.
00:23:15Aston's ex-fiancée.
00:23:24Oh, God.
00:23:26Is she pregnant with Aston's baby?
00:23:31No wonder I was so worried.
00:23:33No wonder Aston didn't introduce you earlier.
00:23:36You're nothing like me.
00:23:38And thank God for that.
00:23:40Stella would never cheat on me and get knocked up by my brother.
00:23:43At least we didn't hide our child from the entire family.
00:23:47That's right.
00:23:49Where even is my step-grandbaby?
00:23:52You see, Robert,
00:23:54he's as negligent a father as he could be a CEO.
00:23:57She's with the nanny
00:23:59to keep her from the judgment of people like you.
00:24:01All that matters is our judgment.
00:24:03And bringing in this peasant
00:24:06certainly doesn't help your case.
00:24:08Excuse me?
00:24:10Who are you calling peasant?
00:24:12Being rich doesn't mean you can walk all over me.
00:24:16How dare you talk back to me like that?
00:24:23You can't even control your worthless fiancée.
00:24:26You'll never be good enough to be CEO.
00:24:31Aston is the only person
00:24:33who should run Montgomery Enterprises.
00:24:35Anyone else's CEO would be a mistake.
00:24:38Especially your son.
00:24:48You have upset my fiancée and I won't stand for that.
00:24:51Dinner is cancelled.
00:24:53Get out of my house.
00:24:57Now.
00:25:01Now.
00:25:15I'm sorry if I was out of line.
00:25:17No.
00:25:19Thank you for defending me.
00:25:21You didn't have to do that.
00:25:25Of course I did.
00:25:28I'm your fiancée.
00:25:30I'm your fiancée.
00:25:35I never should have brought you into this.
00:25:38It's not fair to you.
00:25:42I'll pay you what I owe you, just
00:25:46take the money and go, Stella.
00:25:48What's going to happen to you and Emma?
00:25:50Don't worry about us.
00:25:52I do worry about you.
00:25:55I care about you both.
00:25:57I'm sorry, Stella, but
00:25:58this contract between us is over.
00:26:04What contract?
00:26:11What contract?
00:26:17I told you what would happen if I caught you lying.
00:26:20We're not lying.
00:26:22Prove it.
00:26:28We were just talking about a prenup.
00:26:31Aston wants me to sign one
00:26:33to protect your family.
00:26:35I think it's admirable.
00:26:40I see.
00:26:52You've saved me twice in the last 20 minutes.
00:26:58You're not what I expected.
00:27:01What did you expect?
00:27:04I don't know.
00:27:07Not you.
00:27:12Why are you looking at me like you want to kiss me?
00:27:15Because I do want to kiss you.
00:27:23Because I do want to kiss you.
00:27:25It's all I've thought about since you put on that red dress.
00:27:34We probably shouldn't complicate this whole
00:27:36fake relationship thing,
00:27:39especially since we're not actually getting married.
00:27:44You're right.
00:27:46We'll break off this engagement as soon as possible
00:27:48and we'll both get everything we want.
00:27:49I have some good news.
00:27:51You're getting married.
00:27:53Tomorrow.
00:28:11You're cheating on me.
00:28:13You're cheating on me.
00:28:15I'm not cheating on you.
00:28:16Congratulations. By this time tomorrow, you'll officially be husband and wife.
00:28:29Tomorrow?
00:28:31Unless there's some sort of problem with getting married tomorrow.
00:28:35It's just... we're not in a rush.
00:28:39But the board is. A child out of wedlock is a scandal.
00:28:46And one that must be remedied immediately.
00:28:51I hope that won't be a problem.
00:29:01Married? That wasn't part of the deal.
00:29:04I know.
00:29:08But would it be so bad being married to me?
00:29:16No. It's just...
00:29:20This isn't exactly how I pictured getting married.
00:29:32It takes some time to think about it.
00:29:35But I need an answer tonight.
00:29:46Mom, how did you know when you were ready to get married?
00:29:52I don't think anybody ever is ready, truly.
00:29:58I mean, your father and I certainly weren't.
00:30:01You weren't?
00:30:03No. We were young. Too young, even.
00:30:08But your father made me feel the way I'd never felt before.
00:30:15He made me feel loved. Valued. Whole.
00:30:35But it didn't even work out. It ended before I was born.
00:30:41Just because something doesn't last, doesn't mean you can't enjoy it while you have it.
00:30:53Plus, your father gave me you. Which is more than enough.
00:31:00I can't deny it. I want to marry Aston. Even if it's temporary.
00:31:06He and Emma are my family. It would break my heart when it's all over.
00:31:21She just went down.
00:31:26Look, I know this isn't what you wanted.
00:31:29And you deserve to marry someone who truly cares about you.
00:31:35If you want to walk away now, I won't blame you.
00:31:42So, do you have an answer for me?
00:31:49So, do you have an answer for me?
00:31:53I do.
00:31:57Aston, look at me.
00:32:01I never thought I would get married as part of a contract, but I said I'd help you.
00:32:06And I'll keep my word.
00:32:10Thank you. It means a lot to me.
00:32:18I have to say I'm surprised Aston is going through with this.
00:32:21I definitely thought that he would have dumped you by now.
00:32:24He probably will once he sees her in that rag.
00:32:28It was my mother's wedding dress.
00:32:30Of course it was. Only a poor person would wear something like that.
00:32:34I'm surprised your Prince Charming didn't buy you something better.
00:32:37He clearly doesn't care about you.
00:32:44Aston cares about me, and I don't need a dress to prove it.
00:32:48Are you sure? If he really loved you, he would have given you his mother's ring.
00:32:55Are you sure? If he really loved you, he would have given you his mother's ring.
00:33:11Is that what he gave you, Clarissa?
00:33:14No, but that's only because I wanted something bigger.
00:33:26From Mr. Montgomery, for his fiancée.
00:33:30Oh my God, it's gorgeous.
00:33:34That's the late Mrs. Montgomery's necklace. That's supposed to be mine.
00:33:40I am under strict orders to allow nobody but Ms. Evans near this necklace.
00:33:46Especially you.
00:33:56You look like the future Mrs. Montgomery.
00:34:01I do. If only this were real.
00:34:26I know that you and Aston are lying about your relationship.
00:34:31So, if you know what's best, you won't go through with this wedding.
00:34:36Aston isn't who you think he is.
00:34:43So, if you know what's best, you won't go through with this wedding.
00:34:48So, if you know what's best, you won't go through with this wedding.
00:34:55Aston isn't the man you think he is.
00:34:57Whatever money you think you might be getting, whatever feelings you think he may have,
00:35:04it's all just one big lie.
00:35:07Your vision of the future is not the reality.
00:35:12Thank you for the advice.
00:35:14But I don't need it. I can handle myself.
00:35:18And nothing you say can scare me.
00:35:24Say no to Aston in front of everyone, or I'll make sure you regret it.
00:35:30Your choice, Stella Evans. Don't make the wrong one.
00:35:41I love you.
00:36:02You look beautiful.
00:36:05Hey.
00:36:07Is everything okay?
00:36:08Is it true? Is Aston just using me to get what he wants?
00:36:12Is he just using Emma?
00:36:14Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join this man and woman in holy matrimony.
00:36:23Do you take Aston to be your lawfully wedded husband?
00:36:35I'm sorry, I can't marry you.
00:36:38I'm sorry, I can't marry you.
00:36:48What the hell was that about?
00:36:51This is all fake, Aston!
00:36:53Every word you're telling me, every look you're giving me, is an all-out lie!
00:36:57I'm sorry, I can't marry you.
00:36:59I'm sorry, I can't marry you.
00:37:01I'm sorry, I can't marry you.
00:37:03I'm sorry, I can't marry you.
00:37:05I'm sorry, I can't marry you.
00:37:07Every look you're giving me, is it all just some charade?
00:37:10Jesus! Is this necklace even real?
00:37:14God!
00:37:21Hey.
00:37:23Hey.
00:37:37Hey.
00:37:44I have meant every word I've said to you.
00:37:48None of this is a lie.
00:37:51And this necklace?
00:37:55My mother left it to me before she died.
00:37:57She said that I should only give it to someone I care about.
00:38:03Someone I saw a future with.
00:38:08Dad.
00:38:23I'm falling for you, Stella Evans.
00:38:26I have been since the moment I met you.
00:38:31I'm falling for you, Stella Evans.
00:38:34I have been since the moment we met.
00:38:38I'm falling for you, Stella Evans.
00:38:44I don't know how I feel right now.
00:38:46Today's just been a lot, and my mind is all over the place.
00:38:52You're right.
00:38:53This wedding's way too much, too soon.
00:38:57Stay here, and I'll tell everybody the wedding is off.
00:39:01Okay.
00:39:10Excellent!
00:39:11A runaway bride is an even bigger scandal than a love child.
00:39:23This must be a record, brother.
00:39:25Two fiancées down.
00:39:27At least this one made it to the altar.
00:39:31Everyone, sorry to keep you waiting, but...
00:39:34There won't be...
00:39:35Any more interruptions.
00:39:38Who's ready for a wedding?
00:40:02Okay, let's try this again.
00:40:06Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today
00:40:09to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony.
00:40:13Marriage is powerful in ways you'd never expect.
00:40:16It's something that makes you feel lucky to be alive
00:40:19exactly when and where you are.
00:40:21It's choosing your partner at every moment of every day
00:40:26and of learning how to love even the darkest parts of another person.
00:40:30A true partner stays with you through thick and thin,
00:40:33in sickness and in health, for better or worse,
00:40:37for richer or poorer, on death do you part.
00:40:41Aston, do you take Stella to be your lawfully wedded wife?
00:40:46I do.
00:40:47And Stella, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?
00:41:01Stella, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?
00:41:14I do.
00:41:16Good.
00:41:17You may kiss the bride now.
00:41:31I'd like to congratulate my eldest son on his marriage today
00:41:36and to announce that he's going to be taking over Montgomery Enterprises
00:41:40as my successor and CEO tomorrow.
00:41:44This is bullshit!
00:41:46CEO should be mine!
00:41:51This is your fault, you little bitch.
00:41:55I hope that hurt.
00:41:57Not as much as this girl.
00:41:59You're my baby!
00:42:02Not as much as this girl.
00:42:04You're my baby!
00:42:08What the hell?
00:42:09You ruined my suit!
00:42:10If you touch my wife again, I will end you.
00:42:12Now get the hell out of my wedding.
00:42:20Baby!
00:42:22You're just gonna stand there and let him do that?
00:42:25You're right.
00:42:26I should have stopped him before the slap.
00:42:29Let's get out of here before someone else tries to ruin our wedding day.
00:42:41Are you okay?
00:42:59I'm okay.
00:43:29I'm okay.
00:43:30I'm okay.
00:43:31I'm okay.
00:43:32I'm okay.
00:43:33I'm okay.
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00:44:00I'm okay.
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00:44:17I'm okay.
00:44:18I'm okay.
00:44:19I'm okay.
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00:44:21I'm okay.
00:44:22I'm okay.
00:44:23I'm okay.
00:44:24I'm okay.
00:44:25I'm okay.
00:44:26I'm okay.
00:44:27I'm okay.
00:44:28I'm okay.
00:44:46I'm fine.
00:44:48He barely got me.
00:44:53So...
00:44:55Husband?
00:44:57What should we do next?
00:45:07I have wanted you since the moment we met.
00:45:11Mrs. Montgomery.
00:45:27Where are you going?
00:45:32If I don't leave now, I won't be able to stop myself from tearing you out of that dress.
00:45:42Is that what I wanted you to stop?
00:45:45Okay.
00:45:52Since the moment I met you, you have consumed my every thought.
00:45:57I can't eat, I can't sleep, I can't work without thinking about you.
00:46:04Without imagining us.
00:46:09Thank you, Mommy.
00:46:10More than anything.
00:46:41Still a help!
00:46:48The baby's not breathing.
00:46:56Hey.
00:46:57I don't know what happened. One minute she was breathing, and the next thing she...
00:47:00Oh, my.
00:47:02Thank God.
00:47:04Hey.
00:47:06Hey.
00:47:07It's okay.
00:47:09Hey.
00:47:10It's okay. She's okay now, see?
00:47:23That's the most terrified I've ever been in my life.
00:47:27That's because she's your baby girl and you love her.
00:47:32What if I can't do this on my own?
00:47:35What if I can't raise an entire human being?
00:47:38What if I can't raise an entire human being?
00:47:57You're not alone. You have me.
00:48:00You're not alone. You have me.
00:48:06It's the private investigator.
00:48:08He might have information on who Emma's mom is.
00:48:11Emma.
00:48:25Mom.
00:48:27I wanted to let you know that I went through with the wedding.
00:48:30And I brought you a picture.
00:48:35I even wore your dress.
00:48:37Stella.
00:48:40Oh, you're so beautiful.
00:48:45I'm so glad you found someone to take care of you after my God.
00:48:52What are you talking about?
00:49:00What's this?
00:49:02A clinical trial?
00:49:04But it cost ten million dollars?
00:49:06Something like that could save my mom.
00:49:08But how am I ever going to get that much money?
00:49:18There you are.
00:49:21Everything okay?
00:49:23Yep.
00:49:25What are you doing?
00:49:30I have to take a paternity test.
00:49:39I have to take a paternity test.
00:49:44I guess we'll know soon if I'm Emma's father.
00:49:48If?
00:49:50Well, they got the footage from the office the day Emma was dropped off.
00:49:54But the woman who was there, I don't recognize her.
00:50:01So you just forgot someone you slept with?
00:50:03That wasn't a good time in my life.
00:50:06And I made a lot of bad decisions.
00:50:10But I've changed.
00:50:12You've changed me.
00:50:15Which is why I need you to come with me to the board meeting today.
00:50:21You keep me grounded.
00:50:26Of course I'll go with you.
00:50:28Of course I'll go with you.
00:50:35Today is about more than my retirement.
00:50:38It's about the future of Montgomery Enterprise.
00:50:41A future that will be ripped to shreds if you allow your lying son to become CEO.
00:50:49What are you talking about?
00:50:53You.
00:50:54You.
00:50:56You're not the mother of his child.
00:51:01You're not the mother of his child.
00:51:04You're lying.
00:51:06They're both lying to all of you.
00:51:11Stella Evans.
00:51:14Ten o'clock interview with Ashton Montgomery for the executive assistant position.
00:51:21Looks like he offered a different job to her altogether.
00:51:25This man would go so far as to marry a complete stranger in order to become your CEO.
00:51:32I don't know how much he's paying you, but it must be a lot.
00:51:36If this is true, son, you're an embarrassment to this family and this company.
00:51:43The board can't proceed with a vote.
00:51:46It's true.
00:51:48Stella was there to interview that day.
00:51:50Me.
00:51:52To see if I was up for the challenge to raising our daughter.
00:51:56But this isn't about my personal life.
00:51:58This is about what's best for Montgomery Enterprises going into the future.
00:52:02And since I've become COO, I have more than doubled our profits.
00:52:06And if that's not enough for you, then I don't know what is.
00:52:11It doesn't matter what you say.
00:52:13It doesn't matter what you say.
00:52:15Mom already promised me the position of CEO would be mine.
00:52:19Enough.
00:52:22We will vote now.
00:52:25Is there a vote for Clive?
00:52:30And for Ashton?
00:52:40It's a tie.
00:52:42So it all comes down to my father.
00:52:47And I have decided.
00:52:52The new CEO of Montgomery Enterprises is...
00:53:01The new CEO of Montgomery Enterprises is...
00:53:08Ashton Montgomery.
00:53:13What about me?
00:53:15I've looked at the financials.
00:53:17You've spent more time at the country club than in the boardroom.
00:53:21It's not my fault their Cobb salads are excellent.
00:53:25And the boardroom is boring.
00:53:31Come on.
00:53:34Congratulations, Ashton.
00:53:36The new CEO of Montgomery Enterprises.
00:53:38But make me doubt anything else, and I'll rip everything away from you two without hesitation.
00:53:58So what's your first act as CEO?
00:54:02I violate every page of the HR handbook.
00:54:05It's a good thing you never gave me that job.
00:54:07It's a good thing you never gave me that job.
00:54:14I need you.
00:54:18We can't.
00:54:19Somebody could walk in.
00:54:20So?
00:54:21So, remember what your dad said?
00:54:23You can't afford another scandal.
00:54:30Ashton.
00:54:32The board would like to see you.
00:54:34To go over some financials.
00:54:35Of course.
00:54:49Knock, knock.
00:54:53Clarissa, if you're here to bully me, I am not in the mood.
00:54:56That's not why I'm here.
00:54:58I'm here as a courtesy.
00:55:00You deserve the truth, and clearly Ashton isn't going to give it to you.
00:55:06This baby isn't Clive's.
00:55:10It's Ashton's.
00:55:19What the hell are you talking about?
00:55:20That baby cannot be Ashton's.
00:55:22Well, we clearly couldn't tell you until the roost was over, until he became CEO.
00:55:27But now that it's all over, and Ashton got what he wanted, we don't need you anymore.
00:55:32He doesn't need you anymore.
00:56:03I don't believe you.
00:56:05Believe Ashton, then.
00:56:07Go ahead.
00:56:09Open that desk drawer.
00:56:21Oh, my God.
00:56:23He signed the divorce papers.
00:56:25Clarissa's telling the truth.
00:56:33You can go now.
00:56:48Sweet Emma.
00:56:51I'm going to miss you so much.
00:56:54What's going on?
00:56:56I'm saying goodbye to Emma, and then I'm out of here.
00:56:59Just like you want me to be.
00:57:01Stella, why are you packing?
00:57:03Here, I signed them.
00:57:05You don't have to worry about me anymore.
00:57:07What are you talking about?
00:57:09Come on, Ashton.
00:57:10You used me to get everything you wanted.
00:57:13I was a fool to think we could ever be together, that we could ever have a family together.
00:57:17Oh, and by the way, congratulations on the baby.
00:57:20I hope you and Clarissa are really happy together.
00:57:23Wait.
00:57:25Wait.
00:57:27Wait.
00:57:28Wait.
00:57:36Wait.
00:57:40Please, let me explain.
00:57:46What could you possibly have to say to me?
00:57:51There is nothing and will never be anything between me and Clarissa ever again.
00:57:55I'm not even the father of her child.
00:57:57And these?
00:57:59I had these drawn up the day I met you before.
00:58:01I knew this could be anything more than a contract.
00:58:03And this?
00:58:05Just take it.
00:58:07Please, just take everything out.
00:58:09All I want is you and Emma.
00:58:11I could take or leave anything else.
00:58:13You don't mean that.
00:58:15Of course I mean it.
00:58:17I have meant every word I have said to you.
00:58:20I'm in, Stella.
00:58:22I'm all in.
00:58:24Are you?
00:58:30I'm in, Stella.
00:58:32I'm all in.
00:58:34Are you?
00:58:39Yeah, I'm all in.
00:58:46Yes.
00:58:54The paternity results are in.
00:58:58I'm not Emma's father.
00:59:09The paternity results are in.
00:59:13I'm not Emma's father.
00:59:14I'm not Emma's father.
00:59:23I can't believe I'm not her father.
00:59:28If she doesn't belong to me, then why would that woman have shown up at my office and made me believe she was mine?
00:59:39I can't tell you why this is happening, Aston.
00:59:42But Emma's lucky to have you as a dad.
00:59:46Biological or not.
00:59:49We need to find the truth.
00:59:57Dahlia's behind it all.
01:00:03I'm not telling you anything.
01:00:05This isn't a game, Dahlia.
01:00:07She's a child.
01:00:08Where did Emma come from?
01:00:09Step down as CEO and I'll tell you.
01:00:16Step down as CEO and I'll tell you.
01:00:19Are you kidding me?
01:00:20This is way bigger than a CEO position.
01:00:23This is a child's life you're messing with.
01:00:26Shut up, you little tramp.
01:00:29If you hadn't come along pretending to be her mother, the scandal would have proceeded as planned.
01:00:35And that little child would be back at the orphanage right where she belonged.
01:00:40Orphanage?
01:00:42That's right.
01:00:44The baby's trash, just like you.
01:00:59My hair!
01:01:05Aston McElroy, you better get control of your little wife or...
01:01:09Or nothing!
01:01:11You will not speak about my wife or my family that way.
01:01:14Get out.
01:01:28Call every orphanage in the city until you find one that's missing a baby.
01:01:35No!
01:01:41It's okay.
01:01:43It's okay, we're gonna figure this out.
01:01:47Mama.
01:01:48Oh my God, did she just call me Mama?
01:01:51She's yours if you want her to be.
01:01:58I want to be, but...
01:02:00Until we figure out what's going on, I can't get attached.
01:02:05Mama.
01:02:07I understand.
01:02:09Mama.
01:02:11Mr. Montgomery! Mr. Montgomery!
01:02:13Mr. Montgomery!
01:02:14What can you say about the recent allegations that Miss Evans is not the mother of your son's child?
01:02:20Mr. Montgomery!
01:02:21You can't ignore us, Mr. Montgomery!
01:02:28What's going on?
01:02:30The press is having a field day out here.
01:02:32I told you to. No more scandals!
01:02:35What are you talking about?
01:02:37I went out on a limb for you, son. I trusted you.
01:02:41And this has been a lie the whole time?
01:02:45You say she's the mother of your child?
01:02:47Prove it, or I'll expect you to step down as CEO tomorrow morning.
01:02:54How do we prove it?
01:02:57Simple.
01:02:59Take a maternity test.
01:03:03I...
01:03:05Okay.
01:03:07Ashton.
01:03:09Ashton, take a question.
01:03:12Ashton.
01:03:14Ashton, take a question.
01:03:16Okay, on the count of three.
01:03:20What are you doing?
01:03:22What are you doing?
01:03:23Let me go, Ashton.
01:03:25What are you doing?
01:03:27Sit down.
01:03:28Ashton, if I take a maternity test, they're going to know that Emma's not mine, and then
01:03:36we may lose her.
01:03:37Forever.
01:03:38No.
01:03:39We should have never lied in the first place.
01:03:40Mom!
01:03:41Mom!
01:03:42Mom!
01:03:43My mom is dying!
01:04:06My heart is so warm!
01:04:13It's okay.
01:04:19My heart was racing.
01:04:20I was so scared, but it's okay.
01:04:21It's okay.
01:04:22It's all going to be okay.
01:04:36My mom's getting worse.
01:04:48She needs this experimental treatment, but we can't afford it, so...
01:04:55Why didn't you tell me?
01:04:56I didn't want to be a burden to you.
01:05:01You can never be a burden.
01:05:04How much does the treatment cost?
01:05:11Ten million dollars.
01:05:13I'll pay it.
01:05:14Every penny.
01:05:22I'll pay it.
01:05:24Every penny.
01:05:25Ashton...
01:05:26No, like I said, money doesn't matter.
01:05:30I would do anything for you, anything for our family.
01:05:39You have no idea what this means to me.
01:05:47How do you always know just what to say to make me feel better?
01:05:55Because I know you.
01:05:56I know what you want, I know what you need.
01:05:59That's what happens to someone when you...
01:06:04When you... when you what?
01:06:10When you love someone.
01:06:12And I love you, Stella Evans.
01:06:21And I love you, Stella Evans.
01:06:30You love me?
01:06:34I do.
01:06:37I can't believe it's taken me so long to say it.
01:06:45Please tell me you feel the same.
01:06:55I don't know what I'm feeling.
01:06:58It's all just... it's too much.
01:07:03I understand.
01:07:12Hi, I'd like to pay a bill for Mary Evans.
01:07:17It has?
01:07:20By who?
01:07:24I see.
01:07:45A year ago, I gave up my baby girl.
01:07:51I had no choice and it broke my heart.
01:07:54These chances are almost impossible, but I have to know.
01:07:58Could Emma be my daughter?
01:08:11Hello?
01:08:13I'd like to schedule a maternity test.
01:08:25Hey, Stella, do you...
01:08:29Everything okay?
01:08:30Fine.
01:08:36You seem... off.
01:08:43I'm just stressed.
01:08:48I just can't stop thinking about Emma's mother
01:08:50and how our lives could come crashing down over some maternity test.
01:08:55Then don't take it.
01:08:56What?
01:08:58No, I can't ask you to do that. That's not fair to you.
01:09:03Don't worry about what's fair to...
01:09:05It's all I'm worried about.
01:09:07You mean more to me than this CEO position.
01:09:11He's trying to help, but if Emma's somehow mine,
01:09:15I can save Aston's job and his reputation.
01:09:20Don't do anything rash, okay?
01:09:23We still have until tomorrow to figure it out.
01:09:29I need to ask.
01:09:31Does the name Andrew Beaumont mean anything to you?
01:09:36No. Should it?
01:09:40Well, he paid for your mother's treatment.
01:09:44All ten million.
01:09:50Mom?
01:09:52Who's Andrew Beaumont?
01:09:58How do you know about him?
01:10:02He paid for your treatment.
01:10:05Who is he?
01:10:10Mom?
01:10:14Mom?
01:10:18Mom?
01:10:20Mom!
01:10:22Someone call a doctor!
01:10:24Mom!
01:10:27I spoke with the doctors.
01:10:33She's been put in a medically induced coma until the swelling in her brain subsides.
01:10:39It's all my fault if I wouldn't have pushed her.
01:10:42No, Estella. It is not your fault.
01:10:45It's not your fault.
01:10:47It's not your fault.
01:10:49It's not your fault.
01:10:51It's not your fault.
01:10:53It's not your fault if I wouldn't have pushed her.
01:10:55No, Estella. It is not your fault.
01:11:00I know. I know. And I know she's sick. I just wish there was something I could do.
01:11:05She's with the doctors now.
01:11:07She's getting the treatment she needs.
01:11:10It'll all be fine.
01:11:13No matter how much you keep blaming yourself.
01:11:16I'll say it again.
01:11:18It's not your fault.
01:11:23It's not your fault.
01:11:49Okay, Emma.
01:11:51Time to learn the truth.
01:12:00In breaking news, CEO Aston Montgomery has called a last-minute press conference to address the future of Montgomery Enterprises.
01:12:07Reporters have it on good authority that he is prepared to step down as CEO,
01:12:12handing the company over to his half-brother, Clive Montgomery, in the wake of a paternity scandal.
01:12:22Oh, my God.
01:12:25I can save him.
01:12:30Do you have anything to say about this?
01:12:32Ma'am, how do you answer the allegations?
01:12:34What do you say about the allegations and accusations against you?
01:12:36Sir, can you please tell her?
01:12:38Mr. Montgomery, you do understand that this is not your fault.
01:12:42It's not your fault.
01:12:44It's not your fault.
01:12:46It's not your fault.
01:12:49Mr. Montgomery, you do understand that not forcing your wife to take a maternity test is an admission of guilt, right?
01:12:56Which means you've been lying.
01:12:58To everyone.
01:13:00Wait!
01:13:01We're not lying.
01:13:03I took the test.
01:13:05I have the results right here.
01:13:10I have the results right here.
01:13:12Over here, ma'am.
01:13:15Hey!
01:13:17You know how much I'm willing to pay for those?
01:13:19Not enough.
01:13:20Trust me.
01:13:22Over here, ma'am.
01:13:29You took the maternity test?
01:13:31Why?
01:13:32Aston, there's something I need to tell you.
01:13:33Show us the results, sweetheart.
01:13:35Prove your husband's not lying.
01:13:42I don't owe anyone proof.
01:13:43Believe me or don't.
01:13:44But I am Emma's mother.
01:13:47I believe you.
01:13:48Don't even think about it, Dahlia.
01:13:58This is so sweet.
01:14:02If only it mattered.
01:14:05You're too late, Stella.
01:14:07Aston already stepped down.
01:14:14You already stepped down?
01:14:16Yes.
01:14:18To protect you.
01:14:19To protect Emma.
01:14:20Aston, we were fine.
01:14:21All you've ever wanted to do is be safe.
01:14:23To be a great husband to you and a great father to Emma.
01:14:27That's all that matters to me.
01:14:29We can figure out the rest.
01:14:31It looks like you're working for me now, brother.
01:14:35I own the company now.
01:14:37Which means I own you.
01:14:41I own you.
01:14:44Not quite.
01:14:47I just received an offer from Montgomery Enterprises.
01:14:51One that I couldn't refuse.
01:14:54Meet our buyer.
01:14:57Andrew Beaumont.
01:15:04Stella's father.
01:15:11Stella.
01:15:13You're just like your mother.
01:15:18This is ridiculous.
01:15:20You're trying to tell me that Stella's related to a billionaire?
01:15:25She's nothing but a piece of trash.
01:15:28Don't speak about my daughter that way.
01:15:31Your daughter?
01:15:32How dare you call me that?
01:15:34You left Mom and I.
01:15:36No.
01:15:38Stella, I never left you.
01:15:40Your mother.
01:15:42She kicked me out.
01:15:44Because I wasn't the husband or the father that I needed to be.
01:15:48But I'm here now.
01:15:51To make it up to you.
01:15:53This company belongs to me.
01:15:55Not this low class peasant bitch.
01:15:59Ow! My baby!
01:16:01Damn, that felt good.
01:16:04Get out of my office or I'll have you arrested for assault.
01:16:08Actually, the office belongs to my daughter now.
01:16:13As does the company.
01:16:17What?
01:16:22I'm the CEO of Montgomery Enterprises?
01:16:31I'm the CEO of Montgomery Enterprises?
01:16:39Oh yes.
01:16:40Which means you get to decide how we get rid of Clive.
01:16:47You're fired.
01:16:49Effective immediately.
01:16:50You...
01:16:51You can't do that.
01:16:53Montgomery Enterprises belongs to her.
01:16:55She can do whatever she wants.
01:17:05This can't be happening.
01:17:08I planned everything perfectly.
01:17:12That little orphan would have made the perfect scandal if not for Stella interfering.
01:17:18And you!
01:17:20You were supposed to convince that little bitch that you were pregnant with Aston's baby.
01:17:25But no!
01:17:26You failed and fucked us all.
01:17:30I didn't.
01:17:33Clive, Clarissa, get the hell out of my office.
01:17:36You too, Dahlia.
01:17:38Get out!
01:17:39You can't kick me out.
01:17:41I'm Robert's wife.
01:17:43Not anymore.
01:17:45I want a divorce.
01:17:49What? This is not...
01:18:03I always thought she looked just like you when she was sleeping.
01:18:11I never thought I'd see her again.
01:18:15I never wanted to give her up, but...
01:18:18When mom got sick and...
01:18:21The medical bills, I just...
01:18:24I knew we couldn't afford it.
01:18:28It's all in the past.
01:18:33But I want to talk about our future.
01:18:38How would you feel about one more?
01:18:48This house is pretty big.
01:18:50Why stop at one?
01:18:53I like the way you think.
01:19:02I love you.
01:19:18So, what's your first order of business as CEO?
01:19:24Well, since I've already violated the employee handbook...
01:19:28Twice.
01:19:33I was thinking we could talk business.
01:19:37No one knows more about Montgomery Enterprises than you.
01:19:44I was hoping you might show me the ropes.
01:19:48I'd be happy to.
01:19:54Let's violate the handbook one more time.
01:20:03I'm sorry.
01:20:04I'm sorry.
01:20:05I'm sorry.
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01:20:16I'm sorry.
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01:20:21I'm sorry.
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01:20:25I'm sorry.
01:20:26I'm sorry.
01:20:27I'm sorry.
01:20:28I'm sorry.
01:20:29I'm sorry.
01:20:30I'm sorry.
01:20:31I'm sorry.
01:20:49I'm pregnant.
01:20:51Hey, your mother and I were just catching up.
01:21:07I still can't believe this.
01:21:12Forgive me for not telling you about your father sooner.
01:21:16When I got sick, I decided to write him, forgiving him.
01:21:20I never thought you would.
01:21:27And I hope you can forgive me too.
01:21:39You've been missing from my life for years.
01:21:41It's going to take more than money to earn my forgiveness.
01:21:46I understand.
01:21:47And I'd really like to get to know you better, and my grandbaby.
01:21:59Which one?
01:22:00You.
01:22:01Oh, Stella!
01:22:02Aston, your assistant called and said it was an emergency.
01:22:18Stella Evans?
01:22:19Yes.
01:22:20Come with me.
01:22:21The last time I heard those words, I got roped into a fake marriage.
01:22:41Well, this time, I'm hoping you'll say yes to a real one.
01:22:50Aston, is that your mother's ring?
01:23:00It is.
01:23:01And you're the only person who's ever been worthy of it.
01:23:07Stella Evans, ever since you stepped into my office, you have changed the course of
01:23:11my life.
01:23:12You have given me a beautiful child.
01:23:15Children?
01:23:16I'm pregnant.
01:23:17I want forever with you.
01:23:18No deals, no schemes.
01:23:19Just us.
01:23:20Will you marry me?
01:23:22I can't.
01:23:24It's just, we've done this whole thing backwards.
01:23:38How do you know that?
01:23:46It's just, we've done this whole thing backwards.
01:23:52I want us to take our time.
01:23:56Okay.
01:23:57I can be patient.
01:23:58But when you're ready for forever, let me know, because I'm all in still, Evans.
01:24:16I'm all in.