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