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