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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?
00:00:27Half of you came from major investment banks.
00:00:31Our stock is about to crash and you're telling me there's nothing we can do?
00:00:35Sir, this is a coordinated attack from multiple investment funds.
00:00:39They're shorting us simultaneously.
00:00:41There is nothing we can do.
00:00:43Sir, what are our next steps?
00:00:49Well, looks like Shepard Group might be bankrupt by lunchtime.
00:00:59Hey, this is a private...
00:01:00Excuse me, excuse me ma'am.
00:01:02Could you hold on on cleaning for just a couple of minutes?
00:01:04Mr. Shepard, building a public company in just five years?
00:01:10That's impressive.
00:01:12But losing your cool over a little market turbulence?
00:01:18That seems out of character for you.
00:01:20Do I know you?
00:01:23Wait, what are you doing?
00:01:27What are you doing?
00:01:28You can't do this, you're just a cleaner.
00:01:30You can't be messing with our company funds.
00:01:33This is incredible!
00:01:35What's going on?
00:01:37They're shorting us, it's failing.
00:01:39The price is holding.
00:01:42Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.
00:01:48We met before.
00:01:50They're still cleaning to do Mr. Shepard.
00:01:53Tell me, how could I ever repay you for this?
00:01:57If the opportunity ever arises, you could give your next contract for construction to Harrison Group.
00:02:10Jason, can we have fun now?
00:02:23Mr. Yates.
00:02:26What, only two bodyguards this time?
00:02:29You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:31No ma'am, I just thought you might like the screen today.
00:02:35Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Group.
00:02:40Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:44Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret and why you've married this Ben Harrison fellow.
00:02:50Look, today is Ben's birthday.
00:02:52Anything 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.
00:03:05Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Tabby walk you out of the house, for my sake.
00:03:21Divorce papers. Sign it.
00:03:30Why?
00:03:31You are not worthy of my son anymore.
00:03:34The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now, especially since it's landed a $100 million contract with the Sheppard Group.
00:03:41And 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.
00:03:51I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:55And you, a cleaning woman, handing out million dollar deals.
00:04:00Don't make me laugh.
00:04:04I did. It was my present to Ben for his birthday.
00:04:08I was the one who got Brian Harrison to give Ben that deal.
00:04:12What 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.
00:04:21Local royalty. A small town rich person is royalty.
00:04:26And what qualifications do you have to judge, Miss Cleaner?
00:04:29Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor, doesn't it?
00:04:34Ben?
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.
00:04:49Grew apart?
00:04:52No.
00:04:54No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:59I won't sign anything.
00:05:03Money is a motivator, isn't it?
00:05:06Ben.
00:05:07Alright. Here, $100,000. Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:05:13$100,000?
00:05:15I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.
00:05:21Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?
00:05:24Don't be ridiculous. You've never done anything for Ben's success.
00:05:28This is our act of charity to all.
00:05:31Here, a million dollars. Take this.
00:05:34You just want more money, don't you?
00:05:36Just leave and never see Ben again.
00:05:39I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this.
00:05:45Since none of you respect me.
00:05:49A cleaning lady threatening us? I'm so scared.
00:05:54Just leave. You already make this house stink.
00:06:04Thank God she's gone.
00:06:06Good riddance to her.
00:06:10Sir.
00:06:12More Lewis' information.
00:06:17She's Ben Harrison's wife.
00:06:19No wonder why she wanted us to partner with him.
00:06:22Actually, sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:25Divorced her?
00:06:27Wait a minute.
00:06:29Don't you remember?
00:06:31She's the one who helped us with the sweeper contract three years ago.
00:06:36Yeah. She's seemed all hiding now. Remember?
00:06:40Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?
00:06:45I don't know.
00:06:47Let's get to the bottom of this.
00:06:52Hey! What are you doing? Let go of me!
00:06:54You attacked Amber. Apologize this instant.
00:07:00Stealing from the Harrisons.
00:07:02We gave you a generous divorce settlement.
00:07:04You refused it and now you're stealing.
00:07:07She couldn't afford it. You're a thief.
00:07:16That's mine. Give it back!
00:07:18That's enough!
00:07:21Laura.
00:07:23I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepherd Group.
00:07:26It's really no worries, Mr. Shepherd, but I'm just going through a divorce.
00:07:32You see, it's...
00:07:34Who are you, Laura's new squeeze?
00:07:36Excuse me. Do you know who I am?
00:07:38Is this true? You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son?
00:07:42Shame on you!
00:07:43Mr. Shepherd, I...
00:07:45For your information, my name is Brian Shepherd. I'm CEO of the Shepherd Group.
00:07:50Oh, please. A big shot like Brian Shepherd wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:07:54You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?
00:07:57That's really interesting, considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.
00:08:03That's ridiculous. He doesn't look like that.
00:08:06My ring.
00:08:08Jason, give it back to me, please.
00:08:09Hey, what are you doing?
00:08:13Laura, let's get you out of here. Now.
00:08:16Hold on a minute, Laura. Who the heck is this man? Have you been sneaking around?
00:08:21It's alright, Amber. This is none of your business.
00:08:24All proud dead bodies.
00:08:26You're not going anywhere until I tell you to 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 Shepherd Group, you're nobody. Now go back.
00:08:36What? Are you saying that is Brian Shepherd? That's a lie.
00:08:40Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura. You come back here and explain yourself.
00:08:44Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura.
00:08:48Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the 100 million deal?
00:08:54Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.
00:08:59I don't feel good about going through the signing event.
00:09:02After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?
00:09:06No. No, the event will proceed. Besides, I'll be there.
00:09:15There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura.
00:09:19Who are you, truly?
00:09:21You'll find out, Mr. Shepherd.
00:09:25Um, can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:31Mr. Gates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners,
00:09:37and we're going to have a meeting. An investment meeting. One week from today.
00:09:44Make 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.
00:09:58Ben 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.
00:10:13Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:17Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:19Security! Get that woman out of here! We don't need cleaners at this event!
00:10:24Why wouldn't I be here? This is a business event, after all.
00:10:29Business? You wouldn't know business if I hit you on the head.
00:10:32A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey. Just get out!
00:10:36Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for.
00:10:39You should have taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:41Oh, Ben. Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:46Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:50You 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?
00:11:11Yeah, put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:14Security! She's lost her mind!
00:11:17Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you, but since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:47You 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.
00:12:08Security! Get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:12:12I 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 the Shepherds.
00:12:23You really think that the Shepherd group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:12:28You have no authority here.
00:12:30Of course she has the authority.
00:12:33That's the man that Laura went with the other day. What is he doing here?
00:12:37Mr. Shepherd? How does he know her?
00:12:39Is that really Brian Shepherd?
00:12:41Laura, are you alright?
00:12:44Mr. Shepherd, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman. There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:50There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison. This contract with Shepherd group is officially terminated.
00:12:57This contract with Shepherd group is officially terminated. Effective immediately.
00:13:05Wait 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?
00:13:12An affair? She had an affair with that man behind my son's back?
00:13:18Mom, please, it's okay. This man is...
00:13:20Don't touch me! That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone, has an affair, and you just stand there?
00:13:27You're a disgrace. An adulterer. You deserve to be a...
00:13:30Shut up!
00:13:34Mr. Shepherd, I apologize for this whole mess, but I can assure you this woman has tricked you.
00:13:40Tricked? Why don't you answer a question yourself, then?
00:13:46What was my name before we got married?
00:13:49Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:51The Lewis group? The financial giants?
00:13:55There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:58That's crazy. There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name. That's absurd.
00:14:05It's absurd! A high society heiress wouldn't waste her time in Maplewood.
00:14:13Yeah, it's a lie. This woman was a waitress when I met her. In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago.
00:14:20She's nothing special. She only married me out of gratitude.
00:14:24I was just a waitress. How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:14:29The first time I met her, she was a neat waitress at the diner.
00:14:32Okay, listen up, everybody. When I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:38Now look at me. I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts. And look at her. Still just a cleaner.
00:14:44Mr. Shepard, that woman is my son's ex-wife. She's doing all this out of spite.
00:14:50She's lying, Mr. Shepard.
00:14:52She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:57Let'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.
00:15:10Don't lie. You were never good enough for Ben when you married him. Oops.
00:15:15That roof was built with lies, Kathy. You never respected me.
00:15:20And Ben? Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.
00:15:25And 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.
00:15:36If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story, then the truth, Kathy.
00:15:42Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons. From everything.
00:15:51Wait, wait, wait, Laura. You think you can just walk in here and ruin everything?
00:15:55And then just walk out like nothing happened?
00:15:57I don't think so. You're a cleaner. You're a cleaner that cleans toilets. Nobody cares about you.
00:16:03Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect.
00:16:08I don't need a fancy title or a rich husband to feel important.
00:16:17I think there's been some sort of misunderstanding. I think all jobs are important, right, Mom?
00:16:21Ben, what are you doing?
00:16:23But I don't think that a janitor should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.
00:16:28A janitor. Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?
00:16:38You did claim to have been the one that secured the deal, weren't you, Miss Smith?
00:16:44Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie. This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you.
00:16:51I... but, well...
00:16:53A lie, you say? Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrison Group, but I don't recognize you.
00:17:01Is this true, Miss Smith?
00:17:05Miss 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 signing ceremony underway?
00:17:20Reprint it, Mr. Harrison? Perhaps you haven't been paying attention without Miss Lewis' involvement.
00:17:27I 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 in the future.
00:17:44Miss Smith, you lied to us! You destroyed everything!
00:17:48What? No, it's a misunderstanding. I can explain.
00:17:52Lewis? Lewis Family Group? This can't be.
00:17:56Believe what you want, Ben. Lewis Group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.
00:18:03Three of our vice presidents will be here in Maplewood. And I'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am.
00:18:15Everyone, listen to me. Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison Group.
00:18:22A man who can't keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on the contract.
00:18:28The charade is over, Mr. Harrison. Everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:18:36Miss Lewis, shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:45No!
00:18:47Mom!
00:18:48Someone get a doctor!
00:18:49Mom!
00:18:50It seems your night has taken quite the turn, Mr. Shepard.
00:18:56Indeed. Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.
00:19:10What? What now?
00:19:13Mom, this is not all on me.
00:19:16Not on you? I was trying to help. She cheated on you with Shepard, flaunted their affair.
00:19:23Exactly. And those dresses? Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:19:28Miss Smith, how could you do this? We trusted you completely.
00:19:33What? No, no. I got Ben the deal. I had no idea Shepard would fall for Bloroff. She's a liar.
00:19:41Stop it, Amber. You lied to us just as much as she did.
00:19:45Lied? 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.
00:20:06Hmm.
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?
00:20:24Don't worry about me, Mr. Shepard. I'll be fine.
00:20:28Excuse me, you can just drop me off.
00:20:30Actually, Laura. Actually, Laura. There is something else.
00:20:34Would you consider going out for dinner sometime? Just casually, of course.
00:20:39Mr. Shepard, are you asking me out?
00:20:43Please, call me Brian. And yes, technically, you're single now.
00:20:51Yes, 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.
00:21:07Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength. Those are qualities I truly admire.
00:21:15So what do you say? Dinner? Just two people getting to know each other?
00:21:22I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard. I actually have another appointment tonight, so I can't.
00:21:27Wait, Laura.
00:21:28Just here is fine.
00:21:32Laura?
00:21:37Laura, who is it? Laura, wait!
00:21:41Jason, find out who owns that car. And do it fast.
00:21:52Ian Lewis, who is this?
00:21:59It's Amber Smith.
00:22:01Mr. Lewis, I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.
00:22:07I don't know who you are, Miss Smith. How did you get this number?
00:22:12Don't worry about that right now. I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis. Someone I know very well.
00:22:19Impersonating 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.
00:22:31Well, what 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?
00:22:43I want to meet with the vice presidents.
00:22:45All will be revealed then.
00:22:47Very well. I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting. But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I...
00:22:54It won't be. Trust me, Mr. Lewis. Thank you, Mr...
00:23:04That little rascal, Laura. I wonder what she's up to now.
00:23:14That 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.
00:23:35Chloe.
00:23:38What are you up to?
00:23:39Chloe, 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.
00:23:47It was just one teensy mistake. I was a little bit tipsy. Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:54Teensy 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 that.
00:24:16Please. An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman? It's a classic story.
00:24:23That's enough. I'll get the hell out of my office.
00:24:27You want to be careful, Brian. The juke 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.
00:24:39Seems 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. Did Brian ditch you already?
00:25:08That's none of your business. Now move aside, please.
00:25:13Laura, just what do you think you're doing, you street rat?
00:25:17You really think you can just ruin my 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, you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?
00:25:31Seriously? 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? Please, you're no one compared to me.
00:25:43You don't deserve to be here.
00:25:45The only ones who don't belong here are you three.
00:25:51And you, idiot, believing every lie that she tells you. Wake up, Ben.
00:25:57Laura! Laura, come on, why do you always pull this on me?
00:26:01I mean, seriously, can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once? I know what this is.
00:26:07So stupid.
00:26:09Oh, shut your trap. Amber spoke directly with the CEO. He 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.
00:26:23Well, 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. I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Lewis Group.
00:26:44Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?
00:26:48You 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, which leads straight to the vice presidential suite.
00:27:12She's lying. They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel.
00:27:20Is 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.
00:27:35Here, take this one. Leave me to the vice presidents.
00:27:39You have no idea what you just did.
00:27:44There will be consequences.
00:27:47Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis that you claim to have,
00:27:53why don't you just ask him to get the two of them an invitation?
00:27:58Security! Security! We need this woman removed immediately.
00:28:02She is harassing me. We're done with your games, Laura. You're just a fraud.
00:28:06Ma'am, please wait.
00:28:07What?
00:28:08Hold on!
00:28:12Brian Shepherd?
00:28:14You think money buys you the right to walk all over people? Well, it doesn't.
00:28:18Yeah, wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it, huh?
00:28:21What other plans do you have to destroy this time?
00:28:23Get you out?
00:28:25After what you did to Laura, you had it coming.
00:28:27Don't play dumb. We 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. An affair?
00:28:40You think Laura and I...
00:28:42You people are unbelievable.
00:28:46Mr. Carter, get down here ASAP. We have a situation.
00:28:51What, you think you can just boss the manager around now? Is that it?
00:28:54Well, stick around and watch you crash and burn.
00:28:56Miss Lewis, apologies for the delay. How can I help you this evening?
00:29:00Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly.
00:29:04It seems there's a misunderstanding.
00:29:07These people don't think that I belong here.
00:29:10Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you this woman is a cleaner.
00:29:13A cleaner? Nonsense.
00:29:15I personally greeted Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:29:19Exactly.
00:29:21The Lewis Group, my company, has some major investments planned here in Maplewood.
00:29:28I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.
00:29:32No, 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. She'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.
00:29:48No, it's a lie. Mr. Shepherd, she's tricking you too.
00:29:55You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them.
00:30:02Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?
00:30:05Wait, is that why you're covering for her? Huh? Because of the affair? Because she slept with you?
00:30:10Excuse me. Who are you and how dare you speak to Miss Lewis that way?
00:30:14That's enough. Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?
00:30:17This is Lewis Group property. Behave or I'll call security.
00:30:21But she doesn't even have a VIP entrance access. She 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. It's mine to come or go as I please.
00:30:40Thank you for stepping in, Brian. I owe you one. We'll talk about this later.
00:30:46Well, it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision, Mr. Anderson.
00:30:58Come in.
00:31:00Come in.
00:31:03Excuse me, Vice Presidents. I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch.
00:31:10I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today?
00:31:13Maplewood Branch? Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Miss Smith.
00:31:20Are 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.
00:31:33Expansion plans? Miss Smith, a decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval.
00:31:40And 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...
00:31:58Miss Smith, we'd like you to leave. If you don't, we'll call security.
00:32:07Hey, stop there. This elevator is for VIP only. Back, please.
00:32:12Of course. My apologies.
00:32:14Please?
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.
00:32:31Your 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.
00:32:50We've got a meeting planned, a big one, in just a few days.
00:32:55Local powerhouses and smaller players, too. They'll all be there in one spot.
00:33:02Miss Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith.
00:33:07She claimed your uncle appointed her General Manager of a Maplewood branch for the Lewis Group.
00:33:14She said that, did she? Well, Miss Smith is a liar. There is no Maplewood branch, at least not yet.
00:33:21She lied so blatantly, it's unbelievable.
00:33:24Well, don't worry. I found a much more suitable partner.
00:33:30Shepherd Group.
00:33:31Shepherd Group? Their rise to a public company has been impressive.
00:33:37Do 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. I've got plans for her.
00:33:52Miss Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the legend from us.
00:34:01Cheers.
00:34:02Cheers.
00:34:07Chapter 2
00:34:12I'm not leaving. What are you talking about?
00:34:15Wait! I'm Amber Smith. I'm the Lewis Group Manager of Maplewood branch. What are you doing? These are my guests.
00:34:20Yeah, that's right. Tell them who we are.
00:34:22Yes, we were waiting for Miss Smith.
00:34:26Lewis Group, Maplewood branch? No such thing, ma'am. And frankly, I'm not interested in your act.
00:34:31Of course, Laura. She's probably sleeping with the manager as well. That's how she gets away with everything.
00:34:38You underestimate her, Cathy. She'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. Both of you. Acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble.
00:34:53Look who can't even get into a meeting, whilst I secure three with all the vice presidents.
00:34:58And let's not forget the mystery guest that they're bringing to Maplewood.
00:35:01Looks like she used you and tossed you aside.
00:35:04Used me? Unlike some people, I don't mind being helpful.
00:35:09You're so stupid. She threw you away like yesterday's trash.
00:35:13Don't worry, Brian. You deserve better. And let's not forget, I'm the new Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:35:20Appointed by the CEO of Lewis Group themselves, Ian Lewis.
00:35:24New branch manager, huh? Interesting.
00:35:28Laura Lewis? What are you doing here? Get out of here!
00:35:31You claim to be the mystery guest?
00:35:34Don't play games, Laura. I was formally invited by Lewis Group themselves to the investment meeting.
00:35:40Only the top companies get those.
00:35:43Looks like you're all out of luck. Is that so?
00:35:47Well then, there seems to be a misunderstanding.
00:35:51You see, I'm not sure if you know Miss Smith, but Lewis Group is my company.
00:35:57And I decide who goes to the meetings.
00:36:02Escort them out. Their visit is over.
00:36:05Oh, come on. This way, please.
00:36:08I'm not leaving.
00:36:10Move. We're not leaving again. Move.
00:36:12No, no, no. We're not going. Now.
00:36:14We're not leaving again. Move.
00:36:16No, no, no. We're not going. Now.
00:36:18This isn't over, Laura. You'll see.
00:36:23Thanks for waiting, hon.
00:36:26Laura, I'm glad you're okay.
00:36:30And thank you for defending me. I really appreciate it.
00:36:38Um, are you coming to the meeting?
00:36:42Yes, but it's going to be tricky.
00:36:48Why? I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation.
00:36:54Yes. Laura, there'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.
00:37:07He won't even get past security.
00:37:09Laura, it's not Ben. It's someone else.
00:37:16Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?
00:37:21Yes. Her name is Chloe Duke.
00:37:26She's the daughter of the Duke family.
00:37:30She's my ex-fiancé.
00:37:33And, uh, let's say things didn't end so well between us.
00:37:38And let'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...
00:38:01out of jealousy?
00:38:04There's a possibility. She's kind of jealous.
00:38:08Well, all the more reason for you to be there.
00:38:13Except, I'll be there too.
00:38:19Laura, would you consider being my guest at the meeting?
00:38:25What? Are you worried that this Chloe's going to cause problems for me too?
00:38:30Maybe a little. But mostly, I want to show them we're a team.
00:38:35Well, it's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepard. Thank you.
00:38:41Laura.
00:38:46I don't care about your best. I just want to be by your side.
00:38:51I think I'm falling for you.
00:38:56Ryan.
00:38:59I appreciate your honesty. And right now, I'm just not...
00:39:06I just don't really have romance on my mind right now.
00:39:11Just with everything going on and going on and...
00:39:15It's okay. I just want to be in front.
00:39:19And if Gwendolyn says anything, you won't face her alone.
00:39:24You won't face her alone.
00:39:29There's just one thing I do need.
00:39:33What is it?
00:39:36A formal dress.
00:39:38Okay.
00:39:49Security! She doesn't belong here. This is a private store.
00:39:54Excuse me. We need some assistance. I'm looking for a very particular dress.
00:40:02Wow. It's beautiful.
00:40:05It is.
00:40:06I'll try this one on.
00:40:07Don't bother with her. She can't afford anything here.
00:40:10She's just a cleaner. She doesn't deserve to shop here. She has no money.
00:40:16Yeah, exactly. I mean, what are you doing here? Can'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.
00:40:26Oh, please. This store is for the A-list only.
00:40:29Not some cheapskate like you, says the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:34Hey, show some respect.
00:40:36Typical Laura. Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:41I would have asked you, but without me, I'm sure they're already broke.
00:40:45Oh, please. Come 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? I want it. Name 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. Thank you.
00:41:07It wouldn't suit you anyway, Amber.
00:41:09What are you talking about? Of course it would suit her. It'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.
00:41:25Oh, please. Don't you know that this 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. It 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. It's custom-made for me. I'm just here to take what's already mine.
00:42:05Oh, you can't be serious. There must be millions of Laura Lewis's out there in the world.
00:42:10Fine, fine. If it's not for sale, can't I at least try it on? It 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? How's that sound?
00:42:31Sir, are you serious? You would just buy the entire brand for one dress?
00:42:36This brand is worth at least $50 million. And to buy it for a waitress? Are you out of your mind?
00:42:44Yes. You see, even if you had the money, they wouldn't sell it to you.
00:42:47Just one second.
00:42:48Just one second.
00:42:52Yes, this is Brian Shepard, CEO of Shepard Group. I'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, that brand is not for sale.
00:43:11You see, if we can't have it, neither can you.
00:43:15Mr. Yates, yes, this is Laura Lewis.
00:43:19I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepard Group.
00:43:25Oh, come on. Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.
00:43:30Exactly. Come on, this is pathetic. You really think this is going to work? It's sad.
00:43:34Excellent. Thank you, Mr. Yates. That's all.
00:43:45Yes?
00:43:50What? Are you willing to sell me the brand?
00:43:56Awesome. Thank you.
00:44:01Hello? Yes. Wow. Yes, of course. Absolutely. Thank you.
00:44:11This store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepard.
00:44:16The Shepard Group is the new owner. How may I be of service today, sir?
00:44:21Well, Laura, I don't know much about fashion, so I would like to give this brand to you.
00:44:27You can't be serious. You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.
00:44:31Don't listen to her, Brian. You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else.
00:44:37You're not welcome here. I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:45I want the two of these out of my store. Of course.
00:44:50You can't be serious. Sir, ma'am, I'm afraid I have to ask you to leave.
00:44:54Well, we're not leaving. Okay. Hey, hey, hey. This isn't over, Laura.
00:44:59Could I try the dress on now? Of course, Miss Lewis. You just follow me.
00:45:08Wow. Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.
00:45:17Laura, you look breathtaking in this dress.
00:45:21Brian, 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. Thank you.
00:45:40Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?
00:45:44I need a moment. Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:45:53Does that mean it could be a yes? Maybe.
00:45:57Hi.
00:46:03Hi.
00:46:11Hi.
00:46:14What?
00:46:16Well, well, well. Look who decided to join the party.
00:46:20Playing dress up again, Laura?
00:46:22Furthermore, there's a respectful remark towards Laura Mae Smith.
00:46:25And you understand the meaning of rude.
00:46:27You threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone? For this? This gold digger?
00:46:32You know, Ben, I really cared about you, even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:46:39I know 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! I'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.
00:46:57Let's see if you two even make it past the door.
00:47:00Yeah.
00:47:03I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.
00:47:06What? That's impossible. I was invited by the CEO himself.
00:47:13Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group. Your 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. You're just here because of Brian.
00:47:29Let me see this. This doesn't even look real.
00:47:31It's different from mine.
00:47:33Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:47:38This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:47:43Please, 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! How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:48:03There you are! How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:48:07Looks like another relationship bites the dust, Laura.
00:48:10Looks like stealing men is a habit of yours.
00:48:13Get away from him. He's engaged to me.
00:48:16Hey, hold your horses, Glen. That ended a long time ago.
00:48:20Engaged to you?
00:48:22Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian. Your relationship's history.
00:48:29That was just a little tiff.
00:48:30You really think that could tear us apart?
00:48:33Don't you know who I am?
00:48:36Don't pretend like you don't know.
00:48:38Look, honey, she don't recognize royalty, let alone a duke.
00:48:42She's just a maid, remember?
00:48:44I 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, Glen.
00:49:01Don't make this a scene, shall we?
00:49:09You okay, Miss Duke?
00:49:12And you are?
00:49:13Amber Smith. I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:49:18What branch? I've never heard of it. What do you want from me?
00:49:21That Laura. She tore up my invitation. Do 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.
00:49:38I'm sorry.
00:50:03If I can't have Brian, neither can you.
00:50:07The Duke family has more influence than you think.
00:50:11Chloe, good to see you. I've been expecting you.
00:50:14Uncle Jones, how are you?
00:50:16Good.
00:50:18I need your help with something.
00:50:20What is it? Anything for my little Chloe.
00:50:23It's Brian.
00:50:25Who's that woman? I thought you were...
00:50:28She's a con woman. She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.
00:50:32What? Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?
00:50:39She's pretending to be Lewis to get close to him.
00:50:43What are you planning?
00:50:45I want to destroy Shepard Group.
00:50:50Anyway, I am terribly sorry about Chloe.
00:50:54I had no idea she would be so...
00:50:59...intense.
00:51:01What do you mean? You so should have taken her up on her offer.
00:51:05I mean, you guys are just...
00:51:08...power 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...
00:51:27...is up there.
00:51:29Really?
00:51:30She doesn't deserve to sit there.
00:51:32Excuse me?
00:51:33This is my VIP invitation.
00:51:36I 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.
00:51:44Where 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.
00:51:54Laura is my guest.
00:51:56And I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her.
00:52:01Got it?
00:52:02Mr. Shepard, what do you see in that woman?
00:52:06Miss Duke is a perfect match for you.
00:52:09She'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.
00:52:20Honesty.
00:52:21That's what I want.
00:52:24And love.
00:52:25Things that clearly Chloe has no idea.
00:52:29I said I was sorry.
00:52:31What more do you want?
00:52:33I've watched Chloe grow up.
00:52:35She's like a daughter to me.
00:52:37I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.
00:52:43Anyway.
00:52:46One more chance, Brian.
00:52:48Forget all this nonsense.
00:52:51Do it, Mr. Shepard.
00:52:52Propose.
00:52:53Right here.
00:52:54Right now.
00:52:56Brian?
00:52:59Is this how the Duke family handles business deals?
00:53:04By forcing a ring on someone?
00:53:07Do it, or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:53:13Don't you dare.
00:53:15You're humiliating yourself.
00:53:18How dare you?
00:53:19Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:22Yes.
00:53:24I like her.
00:53:27But I can't imagine someone like her interested in me.
00:53:32The truth is, I wouldn't be here where I am today without her.
00:53:38Why would you choose someone like that?
00:53:40Exactly.
00:53:41This woman is trouble.
00:53:42She doesn't belong here.
00:53:43Throw her out.
00:53:45You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me?
00:53:50Interesting turn of events.
00:53:52Perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past.
00:53:56Do you actually think that just because you have the name Laura
00:54:01that you're the missing heiress, Laura Lewis?
00:54:03You know what?
00:54:04Maybe you're right, Chloe.
00:54:06Ridiculous.
00:54:07Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:54:09I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation, but...
00:54:15Wow.
00:54:16Did I underestimate your foolishness, Chloe?
00:54:20You have no right to talk to Miss Duke like that.
00:54:22That's enough.
00:54:23You don't get to talk here.
00:54:25You can't talk to me like that.
00:54:27You have no right to talk to Miss Duke like that.
00:54:30That's enough.
00:54:31You don't get to talk here.
00:54:33You got mad, Shepard.
00:54:34You dare to go against Miss Duke?
00:54:36And the same applies to everyone else here.
00:54:38Anyone who insults Laura
00:54:41leaves with a black eye.
00:54:43He's willing to offend the Duke for her.
00:54:45What kind of charm does she have?
00:54:47I want to be careful, Brian.
00:54:49Don'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...
00:55:01Shepard.
00:55:06Lewis Group?
00:55:07RS?
00:55:08You?
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, or this...
00:55:24...fraud.
00:55:27Chloe.
00:55:28I have everything I ever wanted right here.
00:55:32In a wooden trade for all the power the Duke's holding me.
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.
00:55:52They can't be serious.
00:55:54Shepard Group is doomed.
00:55:56Brian.
00:55:57You don't have to do this for me.
00:56:00Laura.
00:56:02I will never let anyone bully you.
00:56:04Let alone them.
00:56:06Thank you, Brian, for...
00:56:10...for believing in me.
00:56:12For protecting me.
00:56:15Now it's my turn to protect you.
00:56:23Listen carefully.
00:56:25I need you to protect the Shepard Group stock.
00:56:28At 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 market.
00:56:44Want to put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?
00:56:48If...
00:56:50...the Shepard stock holds...
00:56:54...for the next five minutes...
00:56:58...you owe me a public apology.
00:57:06Doom.
00:57:11Well.
00:57:12Looks like your five minutes is up.
00:57:16Let's see how the Shepard stock is doing.
00:57:20What the heck?
00:57:22The Shepard Group stock price is...
00:57:24...it's going up!
00:57:26This can't be happening. It must be a coincidence.
00:57:34Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?
00:57:37There was a huge investment. We couldn't compete.
00:57:40Shepard's stock price is being heavily supported.
00:57:44How did you do this?
00:57:46How did you do this?
00:57:48Like I said, Chloe.
00:57:51I'm Laura Lewis.
00:57:54No, you're not. You're just some cleaner.
00:57:56You don't have access to billions.
00:57:58Well.
00:58:00I think it's time for my apology.
00:58:07No.
00:58:09I think it's time for my apology.
00:58:11There is no way I'm apologizing to you.
00:58:14If things were the other way, would you be so quick to forgive me?
00:58:18Chloe, the truth is...
00:58:21...everyone here...
00:58:23...has seen you be a bully...
00:58:25...and a coward...
00:58:27...and now...
00:58:29...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.
00:58:48They don't deserve this.
00:58:50Let's get out of here.
00:58:52Hold on.
00:58:54This...
00:58:56...is where I belong.
00:58:58And that...
00:59:00...is my chair.
00:59:02You can't go there. That is the VIP section.
00:59:05Only those invited by the Lewis Group vice presidents get to sit there.
00:59:09Like I said, Chloe...
00:59:12...that's my seat.
00:59:19Heard a rumor floating around a few days ago.
00:59:22Seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene...
00:59:25...at a signing ceremony between her ex and Mr. Shepard.
00:59:29Wasn't it?
00:59:31Are you planning another outburst, Laura?
00:59:33Is this how you charm all your men?
00:59:35Shall we?
00:59:37My pleasure.
00:59:39What are you doing?
00:59:41Chloe, let go.
00:59:42It doesn't matter what happened.
00:59:44I choose to stay by Laura's side.
00:59:47Let's go.
00:59:49Don't be absurd.
00:59:50That seat is reserved for a very important guest.
00:59:54Someone so esteemed, even the vice presidents have to bow low.
01:00:00And...
01:00:02...how, exactly, Mr. Jones?
01:00:06Are you so sure that I'm not that esteemed guest?
01:00:10Wait, that's Peter Young.
01:00:12Director of business affairs at Lewis Group.
01:00:18That's Peter Young.
01:00:19He decides which investments...
01:00:20It's Chloe Duke.
01:00:22Head of Duke Industries.
01:00:23So glad you could join us.
01:00:24Why is everyone standing around?
01:00:26It's her.
01:00:27She's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seat.
01:00:30It's embarrassing.
01:00:32That 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.
01:01:01I am the heir of the Lewis family.
01:01:11This is ridiculous.
01:01:13You?
01:01:14The 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.
01:01:38Get this imposter out of here.
01:01:40Everyone here is a witness.
01:01:42Why would any of you trust Laura?
01:01:45If any of you dares to harm her,
01:01:48you 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.
01:01:59What exactly do you see in her?
01:02:01Escort this imposter out of here.
01:02:03Now.
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.
01:02:22Miss Lewis, sorry about the delay,
01:02:25and for all the trouble you had to put up with.
01:02:27It's no trouble, Mr Yates.
01:02:30Luckily, I haven't been alone.
01:02:32I've had the great company of my very loyal friend.
01:02:38Wait a minute.
01:02:39She's Miss Lewis. Is this a joke?
01:02:42Mr Young, you're new to the Lewis Group,
01:02:45so 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.
01:02:56Tell me, Mr Young, who put you up to this?
01:03:01Was it my uncle, Ian Lewis?
01:03:06I knew it.
01:03:10Consider this your termination.
01:03:14I get it now.
01:03:15This is all an act, right?
01:03:18Chloe, what are you doing?
01:03:19We still want to work with the Lewis family.
01:03:21Work with them?
01:03:22This 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.
01:03:34I can't believe we're going through this again.
01:03:36I 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.
01:03:45If you were really the Lewis family heir, you would have the ring.
01:03:48So why don't you show it to everyone?
01:03:50Show us the ring!
01:03:55Why don't you show that to everyone?
01:03:57Show us the ring!
01:03:59Who are you to make demands of me?
01:04:03I don't answer to anyone but myself.
01:04:07I don't need any of your validation.
01:04:13There's a ring.
01:04:15Wow.
01:04:18Vice Presidents, I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family.
01:04:22This woman is an imposter.
01:04:24Miss Lewis, we apologise for the delay.
01:04:27How could you just let that con woman sit there?
01:04:30Get her out of here!
01:04:31This seat was always for Miss Lewis.
01:04:34She's the special guest we've been waiting for.
01:04:38The investment queen.
01:04:40The real heir to Lewis Group.
01:04:42Laura Lewis.
01:04:44She was a divorced housewife.
01:04:46A janitor.
01:04:47How can she?
01:04:48She can't be.
01:04:49It's a lie.
01:04:50I'm telling you it's a lie.
01:04:51Do you think we'd lie?
01:04:53We run Lewis Group.
01:04:55Oh, Chloe.
01:04:57You assaulted me earlier.
01:05:00And you came to this meeting to what?
01:05:03Sabotage it.
01:05:05You'll be hearing from our legal team.
01:05:10This is true, Miss Duke.
01:05:12You tried to sabotage this meeting.
01:05:15Yes, it's all true.
01:05:17She fooled us all.
01:05:19The Dukes tricked us to keep Lewis Group out of Maplewood
01:05:23and control everything themselves.
01:05:25I had no idea.
01:05:26But I'm on your side.
01:05:29I can give you everything you need.
01:05:31All the resources in Maplewood.
01:05:33Miss 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 ten 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
01:06:09and 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
01:06:17with just the Shepard Group?
01:06:19Please.
01:06:23We'll see.
01:06:28Dad?
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.
01:06:47What did you do?
01:06:49Well, Chloe, isn't this what you wanted?
01:06:54To give me a little taste of destruction?
01:06:56This is impossible.
01:06:59It's impossible.
01:07:01Chloe, 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?
01:07:13Yes.
01:07:14Shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato.
01:07:17We could go bankrupt.
01:07:19You've ruined everything.
01:07:21Don't worry, Mr. Duke.
01:07:22When your company does go bankrupt,
01:07:25I'll buy it at a fire sale price.
01:07:28Your employees won't even be affected.
01:07:30Brilliant.
01:07:31Masterstroke, Miss Lewis.
01:07:34Now, this is my event.
01:07:38Please leave.
01:07:39Brian, I did this for us.
01:07:42Everything I did, I did for us, Brian.
01:07:46Chloe, you need help.
01:07:49These feelings you have for me,
01:07:52it's not love.
01:07:54It's obsession.
01:07:56Enough.
01:07:57If you don't want to ruin everything completely,
01:07:59you'll come with me right now.
01:08:02No.
01:08:04Right now.
01:08:13Laura!
01:08:14This isn't over!
01:08:15Get off me!
01:08:17What are you doing?
01:08:19You hear me?
01:08:22What is going on here?
01:08:24Did they finally expose Laura's lies?
01:08:26Shepard 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? That was our project.
01:08:37Remember, Laura teamed up with Brian.
01:08:39Harrison Group is practically out.
01:08:41We have no chance.
01:08:43We can't give up that easily.
01:08:45Remember, Ian Lewis himself appointed me as general manager.
01:08:49In 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,
01:08:55we can bypass the Shepards and meet directly with the Lewis Group.
01:08:59We just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top.
01:09:03That's right.
01:09:07Vice Presidents!
01:09:09Allow me to introduce my associate, Brian Shepard.
01:09:13I'm sure I've mentioned him before.
01:09:15Mr. Shepard!
01:09:16It'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.
01:09:26A large part of that success is thanks to Ms. Lewis.
01:09:30She practically saved me from disaster.
01:09:33Three times over now.
01:09:34Brian, you can just call me Laura.
01:09:37Ms. Lewis's recommendation is very telling, Mr. Shepard.
01:09:42Perhaps today he clarifies everything.
01:09:45Mr. Shepard, this opportunity is gone.
01:09:48Seize it.
01:09:50A woman like Laura is not easy to find.
01:09:54Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Vice President.
01:10:04Did Laura send you to kill me?
01:10:06Laura? Hardly.
01:10:09I'm Ian Lewis, CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group.
01:10:16So you're Laura's uncle?
01:10:18In the flesh.
01:10:20So Laura really is your niece?
01:10:22Yes, little Laura.
01:10:25She just threw away her birthright about two, three years ago.
01:10:29Ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood.
01:10:32I think he was a Harrison.
01:10:34Now Laura's got the VPs and Mr. Yates on her side.
01:10:37Did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover?
01:10:41And we can't let that happen, can we, my dear?
01:10:44If you're Ian Lewis, wouldn't you have the family ring?
01:10:48Well, my dear, that's where you come in, Miss Duke.
01:10:51I need you to relinquish my ring.
01:10:55What if I fail? My family is already ruined.
01:10:59Yes, 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.
01:11:10Laura's got the VPs and Brian on her side. How 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.
01:11:24Laura, my dear, welcome.
01:11:26Uncle Ian, it's so good to see you.
01:11:33Laura.
01:11:34It's so good to see you.
01:11:35And you. It's been too long. Two, three years, perhaps. How have you been?
01:11:41I've been well, Uncle Ian. Thank you for asking.
01:11:45I see you've been busy keeping Lewis Group afloat.
01:11:49Yes, indeed. Somebody had to.
01:11:52I mean, after you left me with everything to do, without a safe pair of hands, I hate to think what would have happened to the company.
01:12:00Actually, Uncle Ian, from what I've heard, you'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.
01:12:14Oh, good. Well, cheers to you coming back here and the Lewis Group.
01:12:23Oh, I'm so sorry, Laura. How clumsy of me.
01:12:28No, no worries, Uncle Ian. I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up.
01:12:35Of course. Right away. Just down to the left.
01:12:44Use it wisely.
01:12:46Oh, I will.
01:13:02Hey, Laura. How's it?
01:13:04Hello, Brian. Your 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.
01:13:23Come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs. Now.
01:13:28Don't tell anyone if you want her alive.
01:13:34Well, you certainly do have your ways.
01:13:40Oh, thank goodness you've cleared up. I am sorry. How clumsy.
01:13:43And don't forget your phone. I retrieved it for you.
01:13:46Thank you, Uncle Ian.
01:13:48Lovely to see you again.
01:13:49Yeah. I 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. Looking forward to it.
01:14:00Laura! Laura! Where are you?
01:14:04Laura! Laura! Where are you?
01:14:09Laura! Laura! Where are you?
01:14:17Gotcha.
01:14:20Weren't expecting that, were you?
01:14:30Finally. Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.
01:14:34What the... Laura? Where are you, Laura? Laura?
01:14:37Go shut your mouth.
01:14:39Chloe, what have you done?
01:14:42You're out of your mind!
01:14:43Out of my mind?
01:14:45You're the one that left me for that tramp and destroyed my life!
01:14:48That's not true. You're the one who messed up!
01:14:51Ryan!
01:14:52Laura!
01:14:55Stay where you are!
01:14:57Stay where you are!
01:14:59You better not come alone.
01:15:01Shut this knife, Chloe. This is insane!
01:15:04Insane? I did this for us, Ryan!
01:15:08We were meant to be together.
01:15:11Us? You've gone crazy. And you're out of here.
01:15:14Chloe, kidnapping is a very serious offence.
01:15:19They're going to lock you up for years!
01:15:21You think I care about jail time?
01:15:24All I care about is tearing you two apart.
01:15:27You don't deserve him.
01:15:29What you've done, you've destroyed my life, my company, everything!
01:15:35Now I'm going to destroy your life.
01:15:38Give me your family ring now. Give it to me!
01:15:42This is about the ring.
01:15:45Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:15:47Did 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.
01:16:09What?
01:16:15Freeze! Don't move, anyone.
01:16:20Don't move. You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.
01:16:25Miss Lewis, having fun without me? I'm hurt.
01:16:30Are you hurt?
01:16:33No, I'm okay.
01:16:36Tell me, Chloe. Who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:16:42Why should I tell you? You'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. Talk, or face the consequences.
01:17:05Fine. It was Ian Lewis. He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the banquet today.
01:17:14Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?
01:17:16I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:17:20Oh, every word, Miss Lewis.
01:17:23Are you ready to play a game, Brian?
01:17:30This is crazy. Are we really sure we can do this? All these big companies here. It's crazy.
01:17:36Absolutely. The Lewis Group is under new leadership. We can talk to the heiress herself.
01:17:41Exactly. We just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir.
01:17:46There's Ian Lewis now. You can introduce us. Let's go.
01:17:49Yeah.
01:17:52Hello, Ian Lewis. I'm Amber Lewis. I'm the new heir.
01:17:57Hello, Ian Lewis. I'm Amber Smith. We spoke on the phone the other day.
01:18:01This is Ben Harrison from Harrison Group.
01:18:03How do you do?
01:18:04We're the company that...
01:18:05Yes, I know who you are.
01:18:07Miss Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little drama.
01:18:10Now look, I'm not here for idle chatter.
01:18:17Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Could 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. Attention, please.
01:18:44There's been a recent development of some tragedy.
01:18:50I just got notice from a phone call a couple of minutes ago that Laura has been in a car accident.
01:18:56And tragically, she hasn't made it. She has not survived.
01:19:04What? Laura Lewis is dead?
01:19:07It doesn't matter now. She's gone.
01:19:09Mr. Lewis, is this news...
01:19:11A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates.
01:19:14I'm just assured the Lewis Group will continue under my competent leadership.
01:19:20Hold on. Who said that I'm dead?
01:19:25Laura.
01:19:30I don't understand. What's happening?
01:19:33Laura? But... weren't you...
01:19:36My apologies for the delay, everyone. There seems to be some misunderstanding.
01:19:43Laura, what are you doing here?
01:19:45You've got to stop this. If you upset the Lewis family anymore, we're all doomed.
01:19:48I said this once. Back off, Ben.
01:19:56Thank you for coming, everyone.
01:19:58As I'm sure you know, tonight I officially reclaim my title as the CEO of Lewis Group.
01:20:09Perhaps you could make some room for me.
01:20:13Uncle Ian?
01:20:14Impossible. How are you still alive?
01:20:17Well, clearly I'm alive and well, so why don't we get this started?
01:20:21No. You're not the rightful heir. You gave that away when you married Ben Harrison.
01:20:29Uncle Ian, is that seriously the best that you have, that I got married too quickly?
01:20:34Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago and married a stranger and left me to work tirelessly, keeping the company together.
01:20:42Uncle Ian, retire. Enjoy your retirement. Lewis Group will be perfectly fine without you.
01:20:49No. There can only be one heir, and that's me. And the rightful heir has possession of this.
01:20:58You think a ring makes an heir?
01:21:01An heir? You'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, not some stupid ring.
01:21:24Oh, my ring. What have you done? Where is it?
01:21:28My ring.
01:21:30Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.
01:21:33How dare you?
01:21:34Now, let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.
01:21:42Talk.
01:21:44Fine. It was Ian Lewis. He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the banquet today.
01:21:51Oh, quite the spectacle, Mr. Lewis. Security, escort him out. And Ian, don't fall over.
01:22:00It's all lies. It's all lies. It's fakery. It's fake news.
01:22:04Get him out of here. Now.
01:22:10I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.
01:22:14Turns out reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.
01:22:20Luckily, these past few days, I've had Mr. Shepard by my side, and he has been a great support.
01:22:31Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.
01:22:36I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.
01:22:44Shepard Group.
01:22:45What? Laura, hold on. This was never my idea. This was all Kathy and Amber's fault. I don't want a divorce.
01:22:53What? Ben, what are you saying? You came to me first.
01:22:56Classic Ben. Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.
01:23:02Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.
01:23:07Just don't shut Harrison Group out. Just give me another chance.
01:23:11How could I shut you out? I'm just a cleaner, remember? I'm just a useless housewife. I don't have that power.
01:23:21What are you talking about? No, come on. No, please, no.
01:23:26Um, Mr. Shepard?
01:23:28Yes, Miss Lewis?
01:23:30I was wondering if maybe you wanted to grab dinner sometime. On me.
01:23:40Miss Lewis, I would love to.