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