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