Lawyer Up, My Heiress Short Drama
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00:00:00I have a gift for you. Jessica, you have inherited this mansion, along with your father's business
00:00:13empire and assets worth over a billion dollars. I just need a signature from you. Oh, and
00:00:18a hundred and five million dollars in cash.
00:00:21Let me hold on to you. I'll be a baby. Yeah. You know, my whole life, I grew up in foster
00:00:32care, moving from place to place, and now I finally have a place that I can call home.
00:00:39Well, it's real great to win the jackpot. No, my only wish is to reunite with my mother.
00:00:45You bastard child. You will never reunite with your mother. We made sure that that whore
00:00:50is gone forever. My mother is gone because of you. Well, we had a little help from James
00:00:56Thornton, the most powerful man in the Thornton family. Time for you to go back to your poor
00:01:01little country, sis. Yes, ma'am. U.S.C.A.S. The movies were expired years ago. You're being
00:01:07deported. What? No, there must be some mistake. Adrian, didn't you help me file my immigration
00:01:12paperwork? Whoops. I guess I screwed up. What? Hey, baby. Adrian, are you cheating on me
00:01:22with her? Choose the right side, babe. You'll never win against them. That's true. Um, according
00:01:27to the terms of the will, non-citizens are not eligible to inherit the estate. Everything will
00:01:33pass through your next of kin, Lisa and Kristen Miller. You thought you could get rich overnight?
00:01:40Keep dreaming. Seriously? Bon voyage, have sis.
00:01:51The boss is in surgery. They're about to deport a woman named Jessica Miller.
00:01:55Jessica Miller? It's her.
00:01:58Oh, thank God you're alive. She's so beautiful and kind. The girl I've always dreamed of.
00:02:11She saved my life once. I owe her.
00:02:17Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Jessica? Do I know you? She doesn't remember me.
00:02:23I'm Daniel. You're a lawyer. Just pretend we know each other. If I can get you out of here.
00:02:27You've spoken to the judge and Miss Miller should be released immediately.
00:02:32We can't deport her. She is about to marry a US citizen.
00:02:37Who's the lucky guy? I am. I'll marry her.
00:02:46A fake marriage won't save her. Our marriage is a fake marriage.
00:02:50A fake marriage won't save her. Our marriage is real. Yeah, 100% real. Prove it then.
00:03:02That's it? You call that a kiss?
00:03:09Any more proof, officer? Look, this guy is a lawyer to some of the most important families in
00:03:20town. And if you don't let her go, then they'll make sure you lose your damn job. Fine, you can
00:03:25have her. Thank you, officer. Guys, I think we're good. It's not over. We'll be checking your
00:03:38marital status and conducting interviews. And there are a few very specific requirements you
00:03:42should know. Make sure you two are staying in the same house and sleeping in the same bed.
00:03:47Or it's game over. Well, thank you for the rescue. Oh, it's no problem. But um,
00:04:01Daniel, would you marry me? Oh, Jessica, I've waited for this moment for five years.
00:04:09I mean, it would only be a contract marriage. But once I get my green card,
00:04:15I'll inherit my father's business empire and I'll share half of it with you.
00:04:20Even your misunderstanding looks so cute. I only want you, Jessica.
00:04:24But before I get my green card, you're gonna have to help me deal with my stepsister and her mom.
00:04:30They're trying to get rid of me and they've already stolen my fortune and they made my
00:04:35mother disappear. Deal. What? That's it? This literally stands for loyalties and new beginnings.
00:04:48Something that I want with you. Now I know it's rushed, but I promise you,
00:04:54I will buy you a proper ring soon.
00:05:05Now on, let's make every Christmas our own for like, full of memories.
00:05:10You can't do this. Jess, it's okay. Just wait here. I'll handle it.
00:05:29What? Why are you helping that girl? Kristen Miller is our ally and she wants her the hell
00:05:35out of this picture. It's too late, dad. We already got married. Are you insane? Did you
00:05:41forget you're supposed to marry Ashley? Daniel Thornton. My mother is gone because of you?
00:05:49Well, we had a little help from James Thornton, the most powerful man in the Thornton family.
00:05:56Wait, I recognize that face from the newspaper. That was James Thornton from the Thornton family,
00:06:02the family responsible for my mother's disappearance.
00:06:09Stop telling me what I can and cannot do. She saved my life. I owe it to her. Roll the hell
00:06:13up, Daniel. You need to remember your position as the heir to our family and you need to divorce
00:06:19that girl. Now I'm doing this to clean your mess up. Just leave us alone.
00:06:24Sorry about that. Is your name Daniel Thornton? Yeah.
00:06:39The Thornton family are responsible for the disappearance of my mother. I have been searching
00:06:43for her my entire life. Jess, I can explain. I'm not married. Wait, wait, wait, Jess, Jess.
00:06:52I'm not who you think I am. I have nothing to do with that family. Oh,
00:06:55really? Because your name is right here on the marriage certificate.
00:06:59I share the last name Thornton and I am not one of them. Thornton is a common name,
00:07:04just an ordinary girl. Really? Well, I don't believe you. I saw you talking to James Thornton.
00:07:09Is he your father? No, he's not my father. He was threatening to drive you out of the country
00:07:17and I was not going to have anything to do with it. Jess, I'm on your side.
00:07:21You're not one of them. I'm sorry. It's okay. Don't worry about it.
00:07:32Well, you have a nice apartment. Oh.
00:07:37So you're a Labrador. That looks exactly like mine. I got mine as a Christmas present when I
00:07:41was nine. No way. I got mine as a Christmas present when I was nine. That's crazy.
00:07:46Jess, we're going to have to sleep in the same room together just in case immigration ambush us.
00:07:49Yeah, but are you sure you're okay sleeping on the carpet? I mean, you've done so much for me
00:07:55already and it's just... Jess, please, I insist. We made a deal, remember? Also, I want to thank you
00:08:02for giving me the chance to get rich. It's okay, Daniel.
00:08:15No. No, no, no. I was just passing by
00:08:45and just, do you need anything?
00:08:48I was joking.
00:08:49Yeah, could you pass me a towel?
00:08:52It's just hanging out next to the door.
00:08:55Yeah, sure, sure.
00:09:09Oh my God.
00:09:09What?
00:09:10I just got fired.
00:09:11What?
00:09:13Uh, wait, Jess, let me go with you.
00:09:18Yeah.
00:09:28Sam, please, don't fire me.
00:09:30I'm sorry, Jess, but your immigration issue
00:09:34put us in a tough spot.
00:09:36I've worked for this company for years.
00:09:39I'm sorry, Jess, there's nothing I can do.
00:09:43I'm sorry.
00:09:49Look who's here.
00:09:50Someone who just got fired.
00:09:53This suits you.
00:09:57It was you.
00:09:59I should have known you were behind this.
00:10:00I'm not gonna let you stay here and ruin things.
00:10:03I'm gonna take away everything you have, sister.
00:10:10You just made a big mistake, sir.
00:10:11Who are you?
00:10:12My name is Daniel Thornton, son of James Thornton,
00:10:16the chairman of Thornton Enterprise.
00:10:18Oh, Mr. Thornton, welcome.
00:10:23What brings you here?
00:10:25Well, I have some good news for you.
00:10:28Jessica Miller, she's just closed a billion dollar deal.
00:10:33Take a look.
00:10:40Oh my God.
00:10:45It's real.
00:10:47Absolutely.
00:10:48With her hard work and dedication, she's made this possible.
00:10:51It's a real shame you're gonna lose such a valuable employee.
00:10:55Oh, Mr. Thornton, I have made a huge mistake.
00:11:01Jessica will stay.
00:11:04Good.
00:11:05And make sure nobody knows we had this conversation.
00:11:12Jessica, you should have told me.
00:11:18What are you talking about, Sal?
00:11:19Jessica, you secured a huge deal for the company.
00:11:24Did you not just fire her?
00:11:26I changed my mind.
00:11:28Jessica's staying, actually.
00:11:31I changed my mind.
00:11:33Jessica's staying, actually.
00:11:35She's being promoted to sales manager.
00:11:39Can't afford to lose someone as valuable as like her?
00:11:42Great.
00:11:43Thanks, Sal.
00:11:45This is not over.
00:11:51I can't believe it. Jessica kept her job and she gets promoted.
00:11:54Don't worry, Lisa.
00:11:56I just spoke with James Thornton and he had the lawyer change the will in our favor.
00:12:00Jessica will get nothing.
00:12:01Oh, my God.
00:12:03That's fantastic.
00:12:14No way.
00:12:21Jessica, how's work?
00:12:23Did you get your job back?
00:12:25Daniel, I need a lawyer.
00:12:31Well, look who decided to show up.
00:12:35Too bad for you, Jess. Turns out daddy's will left you nothing.
00:12:39I knew all along Robert wouldn't leave anything for this little pathetic bastard child.
00:12:46You are out of luck.
00:12:47Well, that's a lie.
00:12:49You showed me the will.
00:12:51And I signed the documents.
00:12:53I'm sorry, Jessica.
00:12:55I've just discovered a revised will that supports Kristen and Lisa's claims.
00:13:00Mr. Thornton.
00:13:01Who is this?
00:13:02He's my lawyer. And a damn good one.
00:13:04Oh.
00:13:06You know, Jess, I didn't realize you had enough money to pay for a fancy little lawyer.
00:13:10You sleep with him?
00:13:12Patrick, can I have a word with you outside?
00:13:15Talk all you want. It won't change anything.
00:13:25All right, Patrick.
00:13:27All right, Patrick. I'm going to keep this short and sweet.
00:13:30I know you changed the will to favor Kristen and Lisa.
00:13:33I know what you're talking about, Mr. Thornton.
00:13:35The revised will's solid.
00:13:37Ted found an email exchange with my father.
00:13:39Here, take a look.
00:13:41You've been caught, Patrick.
00:13:43Honor of the will, I'll report you to the Bar Association.
00:13:46You'll lose your license and any chance of practicing law again.
00:13:49That goes against your father's wishes.
00:13:51You don't understand the position you put me in.
00:13:53I'll deal with my father. Don't you worry about that.
00:13:56You just worry about doing the right thing.
00:14:03Um, this revised will is a fake. The original will's stamped.
00:14:06What the hell are you doing?
00:14:08He's doing the right thing.
00:14:11Jessica, you've gotten your inheritance back. Congratulations.
00:14:15Oh, my God.
00:14:18Patrick, do what you are supposed to do
00:14:21or James will make sure you face the consequences.
00:14:26Don't listen to him, Patrick. I'll deal with James Thornton.
00:14:29Who the hell do you think you are?
00:14:31James Thornton is one of the most powerful men in this town.
00:14:35I sure can. Isn't that right, Patrick?
00:14:38Yes. The original will stands.
00:14:40No, you are crazy.
00:14:42No, I'm not. According to the original will, Jessica stands to inherit this mansion.
00:14:47Kristen, you're out.
00:14:49I think you two should leave.
00:14:51You homewrecker. Just like your mother.
00:14:54I will not allow violence.
00:14:56I didn't come here to argue over a house and assets.
00:15:01I came here to be recognized as an actual member of this family.
00:15:05Yeah, well, it's easy for you to say you're getting everything.
00:15:07You don't know how lucky you are, Lisa.
00:15:09You grew up with a father who loved you.
00:15:11I have none.
00:15:12And you took my mother away from me and I still don't know where she is.
00:15:17You two don't deserve this mansion.
00:15:20And I would rather give it away to a charity than to see the two of you living in it.
00:15:31You two should pack your things up. You have one week to leave this house.
00:15:42What the hell were you thinking? Sabotaging my plan?
00:15:45I was just doing the right thing.
00:15:47The right thing? Going against me?
00:15:50Kristen Miller has got no power anymore.
00:15:52Her game is over.
00:15:54I'm sure you didn't come all this way just to argue with me.
00:15:57So what do you want?
00:15:59I just want Jessica to get her mom back.
00:16:03Interesting.
00:16:06What's in it for me?
00:16:08Once Jessica gets her mom back, I'll do whatever you want.
00:16:12Whatever I want?
00:16:14Like what exactly?
00:16:16I'll marry Ashley.
00:16:18You'll marry Ashley?
00:16:20Yeah.
00:16:21You're willing to do that?
00:16:23Yeah, I am.
00:16:25But only if she's reunited with her mother.
00:16:29Okay, deal.
00:16:32I'll make the arrangements.
00:16:34So you're really in love with this one, huh?
00:16:36Yeah, I am.
00:16:39Okay, good.
00:16:40I sure hope she's worth it.
00:16:42She is.
00:16:47What's wrong?
00:16:48We have a guest.
00:16:52Mr. Thornton, good to see you again.
00:16:55Interview time.
00:16:57Great.
00:17:00When did you two meet?
00:17:02We met at a friend's party two years ago.
00:17:05What do you say, Jessica?
00:17:07Oh, yeah, yeah.
00:17:10Interesting.
00:17:12And when did you decide to get married?
00:17:14Eight months ago.
00:17:16Six months or eight months, which one is it?
00:17:18Yeah, eight months ago.
00:17:19Sorry, I just...
00:17:20Sorry, I'm always getting mixed up.
00:17:23Sure.
00:17:24Easy mistake to make.
00:17:26And what's your anniversary date?
00:17:28March 15th.
00:17:30March 15th?
00:17:32All right.
00:17:36Uh, that's it?
00:17:38Yes, Mr. Thornton.
00:17:40I have everything I need.
00:17:41I'll report back to the judges.
00:17:45Oh, wait.
00:17:46Uh, miss.
00:17:49How did we do in there?
00:17:53It was pretty bad.
00:17:56Look, I'm the son of James Thornton.
00:18:00I know who you are.
00:18:03Okay.
00:18:06You want to bribe me?
00:18:08Yes.
00:18:09I can't be bribed.
00:18:10Here's one million dollars.
00:18:16Two million dollars.
00:18:18Right.
00:18:22Three million dollars.
00:18:24It's tempting, but like I said, you can't bribe me.
00:18:27Please.
00:18:28Can you just give us one more week to prepare?
00:18:30I really want to be with this woman.
00:18:32She means the world to me.
00:18:34She saved my life.
00:18:35I'm not gonna take your money, but I'll give you one week.
00:18:38Make it count.
00:18:40Next time, I want to see some genuine affection between you two.
00:18:43If anything seems a bit off, your game's up.
00:18:45Of course.
00:18:47And one more thing.
00:18:49I can tell you two haven't had sex yet.
00:18:52I'm that good, Mr. Daniel.
00:18:54Don't try and fool me.
00:19:00She gave us another chance.
00:19:01Oh, thank God.
00:19:02We have one week to get our story straight.
00:19:05Thank you, Daniel.
00:19:07Daniel, you've been very, very helpful today.
00:19:25Now, I wanted to make our first Christmas special.
00:19:28So, I did a little digging and I found this.
00:19:32This tree's amazing.
00:19:38What happened?
00:19:41Let me have a look.
00:19:43Um, I have a festive gift for you two.
00:20:13Wow.
00:20:15Jess, you look gorgeous.
00:20:23And then, I told him that's not how you negotiate.
00:20:26I did it!
00:20:27You did it.
00:20:29I told him that's not how you negotiate.
00:20:31I did it!
00:20:32You did it.
00:20:59What must have been wrong?
00:21:11Maybe.
00:21:13Maybe not.
00:21:16Now, that is how you negotiate.
00:21:33You're like that.
00:21:46Stop.
00:21:48Hold on.
00:21:49I've got this.
00:22:15You know what?
00:22:44Well, I've seen this before in the magazine, and it looks like one of those, um, Frontenn
00:22:54family watches.
00:22:56Is it real?
00:22:58Uh, no.
00:23:00It's fake.
00:23:04You wear a fake watch?
00:23:06Yeah.
00:23:15I'm so happy, Jess.
00:23:21There's also something I need to tell you about your mom.
00:23:38Oh my god.
00:23:40Did I just sleep with Daniel last night?
00:23:42I told him it would only be a contract marriage.
00:23:53Morning.
00:23:54This is the most beautiful morning that I've ever had.
00:23:57Daniel, I'm, I'm so sorry about last night.
00:24:01It was, it wasn't supposed to happen, and I promise it will never happen again.
00:24:08She didn't mean it.
00:24:09Oh, Jessica, last night was amazing.
00:24:12Uh, yeah, Jess, uh, I get it.
00:24:17It was, uh, it was a one-time thing.
00:24:22Yeah, just like, just a one-time thing.
00:24:25Yeah.
00:24:27Anyway, it's, uh, your big day today.
00:24:30You're the new CEO of the Miller Empire.
00:24:34Thank you for the reminder.
00:24:39Now that you mention it, I'm really scared.
00:24:41Oh, no, Jess, I didn't mean it like that.
00:24:44Uh, what I was meant to say is...
00:24:48I'm gonna help.
00:24:54I don't know what to do, Mother. That bitch is kicking us out.
00:24:57We still have a chance.
00:24:58That bastard child needs a unanimous vote from the board to be chosen as the next CEO.
00:25:04So we just need a board member to back this up.
00:25:06I will call Richard.
00:25:07Everyone respects Richard's vote, and I will make sure he doesn't vote for her.
00:25:12He smells like I'm all the dirt I can find on him.
00:25:14You go, girl.
00:25:25These clothes are beautiful, but, uh, very expensive.
00:25:32Like this one. That is... $9,000.
00:25:36Jess, don't worry about it.
00:25:39It's on me. Look at it as, uh, my first gift to my wife.
00:25:43No, Daniel, I can't let you pay for this.
00:25:46Look, Jess, you're gonna be a CEO, which means you've gotta look the part.
00:25:50Trust me. It's an investment.
00:25:54Mr. Thornton, welcome back. How can I assist you today?
00:25:57You come here a lot?
00:25:58Uh, no.
00:25:59Well, of course, Mr. Thornton owns this store.
00:26:01Uh, Jess, why don't you try this one on?
00:26:05You'll look great in it.
00:26:10Wow, Jess, you look amazing.
00:26:14You think so?
00:26:15Yeah.
00:26:17This is exactly what a CEO would wear.
00:26:19Absolutely. Great choice.
00:26:21We'll take this one.
00:26:23Something on your mind?
00:26:26Well, it's probably nothing, but it's just that clerk seemed very fond of you.
00:26:31Oh, uh, being friendly is a part of my job.
00:26:35Okay.
00:26:41So that's how you got your lawyer, huh?
00:26:45Now that you mention it, maybe she was a little friendly.
00:26:48But we got a discount.
00:26:51Sure.
00:26:56What a slut.
00:27:01Trust me, Jess. You can do this.
00:27:03Yeah, but what if they don't accept me?
00:27:05They will. Trust me. Just speak from the heart. Show your true self.
00:27:11Look at you two little lovebirds.
00:27:15Pathetic.
00:27:18Ted, we can talk about this later.
00:27:20Okay.
00:27:21We can talk about this later. Okay.
00:27:25You go in. I'll meet you in there soon, okay?
00:27:33Good luck in there, sis.
00:27:35You're gonna need it. You don't have the votes.
00:27:41I know my background doesn't seem very typical of a CEO, but I built myself from the bottom up here.
00:27:48Miller Corporation is a leader in tech and services, reaching industries from healthcare to energy.
00:27:56We have over 10,000 employees worldwide who've worked hard to build this company from the ground up.
00:28:04And I was one of them. I know them.
00:28:07And I believe that I can help lead this company to become everyone's company.
00:28:12Let's proceed to the vote.
00:28:14All in favor?
00:28:18Robert lost his damn mind. He picked his secret child to be the CEO only because of his guilty conscience.
00:28:25Richard, if I may...
00:28:26I'm not done talking. You can't lead us. And you're not getting my vote.
00:28:33Richard, if I may speak...
00:28:34Go ahead. But I won't change my mind.
00:28:40Sorry for interrupting everyone, but I have something important to share with you all today.
00:28:44Who the hell are you?
00:28:45Well, Richard, I'm the person who's going to expose you.
00:28:49What did you just say?
00:28:51How do I say this?
00:28:53You're a sex pervert.
00:28:55What?
00:28:58You see, everyone, this file contains multiple sexual harassment lawsuits against Richard over the past 30 years.
00:29:08Some of them also have ongoing lawsuits.
00:29:10They're all just allegations, and they've all been settled. I'm innocent.
00:29:14We've also got in contact with some of the victims, and they're willing to come forward and testify.
00:29:17Actually, I have not finished yet.
00:29:20You're also stealing money from the company, and we have financial records to prove it.
00:29:29The evidence is clear. He's guilty.
00:29:33Okay then, let's all vote for Richard Donald's immediate suspension.
00:29:38All in favor?
00:29:40We have 15 votes. The board has decided Richard Donald is officially removed from his position.
00:29:48Security, escort him out immediately.
00:29:50I know my way.
00:29:56And all in favor of appointing Jessica Miller as the new CEO.
00:30:16I'm sorry I was late. I had to make sure I had enough evidence to mail.
00:30:19No, don't be sorry, Daniel. That was so worth the wait.
00:30:22Good.
00:30:25This is not over. You'll see.
00:30:27How's packing going, Lisa? You're about to be evicted soon.
00:30:36She won again, that bitch.
00:30:38I know, it's so unfair. Don't we have a guest?
00:30:41Lisa, honey, I've been trying to reach you. Why haven't you returned my calls?
00:30:46I've been busy.
00:30:47Busy? Even with Jessica?
00:30:50How did you know?
00:30:51Oh, I know. And I think I know how to help you take it down.
00:30:55Again.
00:30:56You're no use to me anymore, Adrian. I only needed you to help me get rid of Jessica.
00:31:01To the new CEO of the Miller Empire.
00:31:05Well, I couldn't have done it without you, Daniel.
00:31:08I also have another Christmas surprise for you.
00:31:11Who are you calling?
00:31:15Is it?
00:31:16Yes, Jess. It's your mother, Clara.
00:31:19Oh my God, Mom!
00:31:21Oh, Jessica, you're a grown woman now. The Miller family is ready to kill you, Jess.
00:31:26I had no option but to vanish.
00:31:30Oh, Mom, it's okay. You didn't do anything wrong. I'll bring you back into the country, I promise.
00:31:37Daniel, how did you find her?
00:31:39I have a few powerful friends. They did me a favor.
00:31:43But I'll leave you two alone.
00:31:54Two more, please.
00:31:56Daniel.
00:31:59Adrian.
00:32:00Long time no see, buddy.
00:32:02Oh my God, how long has it been?
00:32:04Ten years.
00:32:05Ten years! Oh my God. The last time I must have seen you was at law school.
00:32:11Yep. Go Reds.
00:32:14Go Reds.
00:32:15What are you doing here?
00:32:17Just in town to run some errands. Just wanted to come in for a quick bite.
00:32:21Nice, man, nice.
00:32:23I saw your date earlier. She looks pretty.
00:32:26Yeah, my wife.
00:32:27Your wife?
00:32:28Yeah, Jess.
00:32:29You're married?
00:32:30Yes.
00:32:31Yeah, you have to introduce me to her.
00:32:33Come on, let's go say hi. Come and say hello.
00:32:35It's good to see you, bud.
00:32:36Good to see you too, man.
00:32:38Jess, I wanted you to meet an old friend of mine.
00:32:40Adrian, this is Jess. Jess, this is Adrian. We went to law school together.
00:32:49I don't want to see him.
00:32:53I don't want to see him.
00:32:57You two know each other?
00:32:58Yes, Daniel. I was her first boyfriend.
00:33:04Come on, Jess. Don't you miss me?
00:33:07I don't want to see you anymore.
00:33:09I know you still love me, Jess.
00:33:11No, I don't.
00:33:16I think you should leave, Adrian.
00:33:18Okay, Daniel, relax. Now.
00:33:24I'm leaving.
00:33:29Does she know she's lying?
00:33:34Boss, Adrian Westley now represents the Eastside Crystal Mirror.
00:33:38They want to protect the West.
00:33:40I should have known. What else?
00:33:42Adrian also used me, Jessica.
00:33:44Actually, he's the one who sabotaged Jessica's immigration paperwork.
00:33:48It caused all this trouble.
00:33:54That son of a bitch.
00:33:56We need to win this war. Do whatever it takes.
00:34:06Daniel?
00:34:08Sorry, did I wake you?
00:34:10No, can...
00:34:12Can you join me in bed, please?
00:34:17Are you sure?
00:34:20I just... I wanted to apologize for earlier.
00:34:24The restaurant.
00:34:27I got a bit carried away.
00:34:29Jess, you don't need to apologize.
00:34:32Adrian's an asshole. He's just trying to do it to get under your skin.
00:34:35I did care for Adrian once.
00:34:38But he just destroyed everything we had.
00:34:41I want you to know that I'm here because of you.
00:34:47And you're the only one who I love.
00:34:51No one else.
00:35:02I love you too, Jess.
00:35:04And I'm not going anywhere.
00:35:17I love you.
00:35:22Good morning, husband.
00:35:24Morning, wife.
00:35:26Are you ready for your big day as the new CEO?
00:35:28If only you were with me.
00:35:48You're gonna do great today.
00:35:56Jess?
00:35:58Here's your coffee.
00:36:02What's wrong?
00:36:04No, it's just, it's this job. It's all so new to me.
00:36:07Okay, calm down.
00:36:09Remember, you're the CEO.
00:36:11Which means, you're the boss.
00:36:13Yeah, but I don't know how to be a boss.
00:36:16Hey, Jess.
00:36:18Look at you, sitting in the big chair now.
00:36:20Oh, G, I am so happy you're here.
00:36:24Aww.
00:36:26You must be Daniel.
00:36:28Jessica's been talking about you for days.
00:36:31I'm flattered.
00:36:33I really wish you could be here with me, G. It's exhausting.
00:36:36At least you have a job, Jess.
00:36:38I've been looking for work for the past two months.
00:36:41Jess?
00:36:43Do you like Janna B?
00:36:47Of course.
00:36:49We've been besties since forever.
00:36:51Yeah, what kind of question is that?
00:36:53Well, why don't you use your CEO power and hire Janna?
00:36:59Oh, I know what you mean.
00:37:01I don't understand.
00:37:03How would you like to come work for me?
00:37:08Of course.
00:37:10Okay then.
00:37:12My first order as CEO.
00:37:15Janna, you are hired as my personal assistant.
00:37:20Oh my god, Jess, thank you so much.
00:37:22See?
00:37:24Being a boss is easy.
00:37:26You can do whatever you want.
00:37:34Oh my god.
00:37:36What's wrong?
00:37:37The company's stock prices are dropping like crazy.
00:37:40What is happening?
00:37:42This is wrong.
00:37:44The stock's going down.
00:37:45Well, well, well.
00:37:47Looks like things aren't going so well.
00:37:50What did you do, Lisa?
00:37:51I asked Richard and some of the other investors to sell their stocks.
00:37:56The board members are not going to be happy about the stock prices, Jessica.
00:37:59What do you want?
00:38:01Resign as CEO or I will destroy this company.
00:38:05No way.
00:38:06Okay.
00:38:08Then I will destroy this company.
00:38:10Jessica, the board members are asking to meet with you.
00:38:12They're angry.
00:38:18What are you going to do, Jess?
00:38:20Okay, I'll meet with the board.
00:38:22Wait, Jess.
00:38:24Don't go. Take a seat.
00:38:27What is it?
00:38:28Lisa, are you sure the stock prices are going down?
00:38:32Because to me, they seem to be going up and up.
00:38:35That's impossible. You would need at least a billion dollars.
00:38:39I guess anything's possible these days.
00:38:42God damn it!
00:38:44God, she's annoying.
00:38:49You must be my lucky star.
00:38:57Daniel.
00:39:00Gina.
00:39:01I know who you are, Daniel.
00:39:03You're the son of James Thornton.
00:39:05How did you find out?
00:39:07My identity is meant to be a secret.
00:39:08I used to work for your father.
00:39:10Please don't tell Jess.
00:39:11I'll pay you. How much do you want?
00:39:13I don't want your money.
00:39:14I care for my friend.
00:39:16Actually, your father fired me because I tried to help Jessica.
00:39:20I'm sorry, Gina.
00:39:22It's okay.
00:39:24I just want to know why.
00:39:26She hates my family.
00:39:28I have to lie to her.
00:39:29She hates your family, but she loves you.
00:39:33I can see that.
00:39:35You really think so?
00:39:36Yes.
00:39:37I love her, too.
00:39:39She's the best thing that's ever happened to me.
00:39:43That's good to hear.
00:39:45Please protect her.
00:39:53Daniel.
00:39:55It's my mom.
00:39:57Adrian threatened her.
00:40:02Adrian threatened my mom on the phone.
00:40:04He said he was going to block her from entering the country.
00:40:07What should we do?
00:40:09Jess, I don't want you to worry about it.
00:40:12I'm going to make sure your mom gets here safely.
00:40:28Ted.
00:40:30I need you to make sure Jessica's mom gets here safely.
00:40:32Book her on the first flight out tomorrow.
00:40:34Got it, boss.
00:40:35She'll be here in town the day after tomorrow.
00:40:37Good.
00:40:44Jess, it's been taken care of.
00:40:46Your mom's going to be here the day after tomorrow.
00:40:48Thank you, Daniel.
00:40:51But I'm...
00:40:53I'm still scared.
00:40:55I just... I need a day off.
00:40:57I love the sound of that.
00:40:59What did you have in mind?
00:41:01I was thinking...
00:41:05I want to buy a house.
00:41:14So...
00:41:17Do you like this place?
00:41:18It's amazing.
00:41:20But, Jess, I appreciate the gesture.
00:41:23But you don't need to buy me a house.
00:41:25No, no.
00:41:27I insist.
00:41:29You've done so much to help me.
00:41:31Besides, we can live together here.
00:41:34Mr. Tarleton.
00:41:35Hi.
00:41:36Your father is here.
00:41:37Are you meeting him here?
00:41:43Well, I've never met your parents,
00:41:46so I'm pretty excited to meet an in-law.
00:41:51Oh, is...
00:41:52Is that him?
00:41:54Come on, let's go say hi.
00:41:56Jess, wait.
00:41:57Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
00:42:01I might not have told my dad about you and our marriage.
00:42:04Why?
00:42:07Because he has a heart condition.
00:42:10I think it's best you stay here.
00:42:12Okay.
00:42:14I'll just...
00:42:16stay here, then.
00:42:18Good.
00:42:23Dad?
00:42:24Come on.
00:42:25What the hell?
00:42:26Jessica's here.
00:42:27She can't see her face.
00:42:28Don't take them off.
00:42:31I want to talk to you about Ashley, Daniel.
00:42:37Why hasn't Daniel told his father about me and our wedding?
00:42:40Ashley?
00:42:41Really?
00:42:42Not today.
00:42:44And what is this shirt you're wearing?
00:42:47Your mother insisted I wear it
00:42:49in this charity event in Norway.
00:42:51Right.
00:42:52Said it makes me look more grounded.
00:42:55And I told you not to.
00:42:58And don't go changing our subject.
00:43:00I want to discuss our agreement.
00:43:02I give you Clara,
00:43:03and you marry Ashley.
00:43:09Why does he look so...
00:43:11nervous?
00:43:12Am I not good enough?
00:43:15Do we have to talk about this right now?
00:43:18I held up my end of the bargain, Daniel.
00:43:20I want this deal done now.
00:43:23Actually, Clara isn't safe yet.
00:43:25Lisa Milne might try to sabotage everything.
00:43:27This is why you don't mess with the Milne family.
00:43:30You should have left it alone.
00:43:32All I'm asking is just a few more days.
00:43:34She is coming to town in a few days.
00:43:37What?
00:43:39Jess!
00:43:40Jess.
00:43:45Dad, this is Jess.
00:43:47Jess, this is Dad.
00:43:49You can call him Jimmy.
00:43:51Jimmy?
00:43:54I'm Jimmy, sweetie.
00:43:55It's lovely to meet you, Jimmy.
00:43:57And can I just say,
00:43:58that is a lovely Hawaiian shirt.
00:44:01It really, really suits you.
00:44:03Well, thank you, Jessica.
00:44:05It's what I'm fond of.
00:44:08So, who is Jimmy?
00:44:12So, who is Ashley?
00:44:15I heard you guys talking about her earlier.
00:44:17Oh, she's just an old family friend.
00:44:22They grew up and went to law school together.
00:44:24Oh.
00:44:25And she had Daniel's first kiss.
00:44:28Oh.
00:44:29Her wedding is approaching soon,
00:44:32and I'd like Daniel to attend.
00:44:34Dad!
00:44:35I'm reminiscing about the good old days.
00:44:37No, it's fine.
00:44:38Honestly, it's lovely to hear about Daniel's childhood.
00:44:40And more about his life.
00:44:42You bastard child!
00:44:48Well, well.
00:44:49What do we have here?
00:44:51You think you can afford this place?
00:44:54You're about to lose this battle
00:44:56and be out on the streets soon.
00:44:58Who's this clown?
00:45:02Looks like he belongs in a circus.
00:45:04How dare you, Kristen!
00:45:06How do you know my name?
00:45:08And don't you dare call me by my first name!
00:45:10That's enough!
00:45:13Don't talk to my father like that.
00:45:18He's your father?
00:45:21How does it feel to be a father of such a loser?
00:45:24Don't talk to my family like that.
00:45:27Your family?
00:45:28Your family suck, Jessica.
00:45:31Especially your mother.
00:45:33The home-wrecking tramp.
00:45:35A whore.
00:45:38Damn!
00:45:42How dare you slap me!
00:45:45That is enough, Kristen.
00:45:48You're not going to lay a hand on my wife.
00:45:53Ladies, I'm sorry.
00:45:55I'm sorry.
00:45:56I'm sorry.
00:45:57I'm sorry.
00:45:58I'm sorry.
00:45:59I'm sorry.
00:46:00I'm sorry.
00:46:01I'm sorry.
00:46:02I'm sorry.
00:46:03I'm sorry.
00:46:04I'm sorry.
00:46:05I'm sorry.
00:46:06I'm sorry.
00:46:07Ladies, you need to leave.
00:46:09Now.
00:46:10You can't throw us out.
00:46:11We're buyers.
00:46:12We're not going anywhere.
00:46:13The owner of this property has banned you from coming here.
00:46:15You need to leave now or I will call security.
00:46:19You will regret this.
00:46:23I've heard that a thousand times.
00:46:25Now leave.
00:46:27Okay.
00:46:35Thank you, Jessica.
00:46:37You stood up for me.
00:46:39Well, we're family, Jimmy.
00:46:41It's what I'm supposed to do.
00:46:45Well, I appreciate it.
00:46:48You're a nice girl.
00:46:50You found a good wife, son.
00:46:54Dad.
00:46:55About Ashley's wedding.
00:46:56I don't think I'm going to be able to make it.
00:46:58I'll look into it.
00:46:59I'll speak to her about it.
00:47:01Oh, no.
00:47:02No, no, no.
00:47:03Daniel can still attend.
00:47:04It's not a problem.
00:47:05Jess, I just want to focus on you and I.
00:47:08I'm not the jealous type.
00:47:10Plus, I don't want you to miss your first crush's wedding.
00:47:14Well, you decide, Daniel.
00:47:16Oh, there's a long party.
00:47:19You two want to come?
00:47:20It's in three hours.
00:47:22Yeah.
00:47:23Dad, we'll go.
00:47:25Great.
00:47:26I'll see you there.
00:47:37Well, this place is extremely high class.
00:47:41Well, my dad has a few rich friends.
00:47:47And James Thornton is here.
00:47:50I know you don't want to see him.
00:47:53But Jess, my dad's here.
00:47:55He's going to join us later.
00:47:57Okay.
00:47:59The bidding's about to start.
00:48:04Oh, that bitch is here!
00:48:06I know.
00:48:07Don't worry.
00:48:08We can teach him a lesson.
00:48:09Yeah, how?
00:48:10Let's see if Daniel can handle a little humiliation.
00:48:14With money.
00:48:15Dude, with money?
00:48:16What money?
00:48:17I haven't gotten my inheritance back yet.
00:48:18Yeah, I know.
00:48:19Your mother spoke to Richard.
00:48:20He said he's willing to donate some cash if we make Jessica look ugly.
00:48:23Oh.
00:48:26You look bad.
00:48:28I'm not.
00:48:33Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this evening's auction.
00:48:36We have for you The Last Dance.
00:48:39Bid starts at one million dollars.
00:48:44One million dollars!
00:48:47Two million dollars, right here.
00:48:51Three million dollars!
00:48:57Four million dollars.
00:49:00What are they doing? Where did they get that money from?
00:49:03I don't know.
00:49:04But they're definitely trying to humiliate you here.
00:49:06Really?
00:49:07But I don't even care about this bid.
00:49:09Five million dollars!
00:49:11Daniel, what are you doing?
00:49:13Don't worry, Jess.
00:49:14I got this.
00:49:17Five million dollars!
00:49:19Daniel, what are you doing?
00:49:20Don't worry, Jess.
00:49:21I got this.
00:49:22I got six million dollars.
00:49:25Cash.
00:49:26Boom.
00:49:28Can't compete with that.
00:49:30Watch this.
00:49:31Seven million dollars!
00:49:34Eight million dollars!
00:49:36Did that just happen?
00:49:37Ten million dollars!
00:49:41Awesome.
00:49:43Ten million.
00:49:44Once.
00:49:45Twice.
00:49:46Sold.
00:49:48Two gentlemen there.
00:49:56Where did you get that money from?
00:49:58Well, do you remember me telling you about I have a powerful friend?
00:50:03Yeah, the one who helped me find my mother.
00:50:06Jessica.
00:50:07James Thornton.
00:50:09In the flesh.
00:50:10Or Mrs. Thornton.
00:50:12I want to apologize to you.
00:50:14I am truly sorry for everything I did to you and your mother.
00:50:18And I'm trying my best to make amends.
00:50:21Well, I don't know what to say.
00:50:25Jess, I know it's a lot to handle.
00:50:26You've just got to trust me.
00:50:27Yeah, but why didn't you just tell me in the first place, Daniel?
00:50:30Jess!
00:50:32Jessica!
00:50:33Don't follow me!
00:50:38Oh, this could get interesting.
00:50:45Oh.
00:50:50Look who's alone.
00:50:52No, just leave me alone.
00:50:54You're never going to win against James Thornton.
00:50:56He's my mother's best friend.
00:50:58You're going to lose everything.
00:50:59Poor babe.
00:51:00Still played by the big boys.
00:51:02James Thornton and his son have been playing you all along.
00:51:06What did you just say?
00:51:08James Thornton and his son?
00:51:10Wait, Jess.
00:51:11You didn't know?
00:51:12Daniel Thornton is his son.
00:51:16Oh, my God.
00:51:17I didn't know that.
00:51:18Now that I do.
00:51:21That's enough!
00:51:23Oh, excuse me, Mr. Thornton.
00:51:25Crown Prince said the Thornton family.
00:51:36This man has been lying to you all along.
00:51:38Poor little girl's got no one to trust.
00:51:40Poor little girl's got no one to trust.
00:51:42Both of you, get out of here.
00:51:46Okay.
00:51:53Jess, I've been trying to tell you.
00:51:55Am I a joke to you?
00:51:56No.
00:51:57What do you mean?
00:51:58You and your father.
00:52:01You've been playing me this whole time.
00:52:03No.
00:52:04I've been standing by your side all the time, Jess.
00:52:07I can't trust you.
00:52:08You're lying to me.
00:52:10You're right.
00:52:11You're right.
00:52:14I have been hiding things from you.
00:52:18You know what I haven't told you yet?
00:52:21Another big secret.
00:52:24Are you sure you want to hear this?
00:52:30The other big secret is,
00:52:32the first time we met isn't what you think it is.
00:52:35It was five years ago.
00:52:37Five years ago?
00:52:38Yes.
00:52:40At a party.
00:52:42I was drunk and I fell in a pool.
00:52:52Oh, thank God you're alive.
00:52:57I was drowning and you saved my life.
00:53:00But you won't remember that.
00:53:03But I will forever be grateful for what you did for me that day.
00:53:06That day?
00:53:08That was you?
00:53:09Yes.
00:53:10My father forbid me from seeing you.
00:53:13But I didn't care.
00:53:15I confronted him.
00:53:16You can't tell me what to do, Dad!
00:53:18You can't stop me from seeing her!
00:53:19I'm doing what's best for you, Daniel.
00:53:21That girl and all her family are nothing but trouble.
00:53:25And then he decided to tell me about everything he did to you and your mom.
00:53:29And I felt so guilty.
00:53:30It's okay.
00:53:34I was ashamed to approach you.
00:53:35I just didn't know how to face you without making things worse.
00:53:38And I thought the best thing to do was just be happy.
00:53:41No, I know.
00:53:42And then I heard about you being deported and I just couldn't let that happen.
00:53:45Well...
00:53:48I saved you.
00:53:50And you saved me.
00:53:53Because we just belong together.
00:53:59Ew.
00:54:00Corny.
00:54:03But just...
00:54:05No more secrets.
00:54:07Okay?
00:54:09I promise.
00:54:11No more secrets.
00:54:27You're up early.
00:54:28Yeah.
00:54:29I'm gonna go pick your mom up from the airport.
00:54:31Better sooner than later.
00:54:36Gianna just texted me.
00:54:37She said that I have my first weekly exec meeting this morning.
00:54:42I should postpone it.
00:54:43No.
00:54:44You should definitely go to that.
00:54:46You need to look good in front of your board.
00:54:47Really?
00:54:48Yeah.
00:54:49I'm gonna go pick your mom up from the airport and I'll bring her straight to the office.
00:54:52Thanks.
00:54:53You're the best.
00:54:58Well, that went better than I thought.
00:54:59Don't underestimate yourself, Jess.
00:55:01You did great.
00:55:06Heya, Jess.
00:55:08What are you doing here?
00:55:13What are you doing here?
00:55:14I just wanted to share with you some interesting facts about your dear husband, Daniel Thornton.
00:55:19Gianna, can you wait outside a moment?
00:55:25Okay.
00:55:26I'm telling you now.
00:55:27Whatever bad, made-up facts that you've come to tell me about Daniel is not gonna work.
00:55:32Because Daniel already told me everything.
00:55:35Everything?
00:55:36Are you so sure?
00:55:37Yeah.
00:55:38Him and his father came clean about everything.
00:55:40There is nothing more to hide.
00:55:41And did they also tell you Daniel was supposed to marry his childhood sweetheart?
00:55:45What?
00:55:46Ashley Wimbledon.
00:55:47Heiress to the famous Wimbledon family.
00:55:49Ring any bells?
00:55:51Ashley.
00:55:54Ashley.
00:55:56Who is Ashley?
00:55:58I heard you guys talking about her earlier.
00:56:00Oh, she's just an old childhood friend.
00:56:04They grew up and went to law school together.
00:56:07And she had Daniel's first kiss.
00:56:12He did mention Ashley.
00:56:17He did?
00:56:18Yeah, but he's not gonna marry her.
00:56:20I remember that conversation.
00:56:25Daniel's picking my mother up from the airport himself.
00:56:28I'll be seeing her soon.
00:56:30What are you laughing about?
00:56:33Who?
00:56:36Daniel is bringing her back, babe.
00:56:39You're not gonna see her.
00:56:43After years of separation with your mother,
00:56:46Daniel didn't let you go along with him to meet with her?
00:56:49And what kind of a husband does that?
00:56:51I had an early meeting this morning and Daniel didn't want me to worry.
00:56:55So easily manipulated, Jess.
00:56:58Just like old times.
00:56:59Yeah, well, I don't believe a word you say.
00:57:03Daniel isn't gonna bring her back.
00:57:06Care to find out together?
00:57:15Are you sure everything is taken care of?
00:57:17Yes, you're free to live in this country.
00:57:19Clara, I also want to apologize for everything you went through years ago.
00:57:23I'm deeply sorry.
00:57:24Well, you did bring me back here.
00:57:26Right now I just want to see my daughter.
00:57:28Well, go to her.
00:57:29Not so fast, Danny boy.
00:57:34You're too late, Lisa.
00:57:35Clara's here to claim Robert's inheritance back.
00:57:37Oh, I don't think so.
00:57:39Agents, do your thing.
00:57:40Wait.
00:57:41What?
00:57:42This is a mistake.
00:57:43No.
00:57:44Clara's got past customs.
00:57:45She can stay.
00:57:46Sweetheart, you really think those little documents can stop this?
00:57:49I don't think so.
00:57:50Back off, Lisa.
00:57:51Watch it, little boy.
00:57:52Jess.
00:57:53Jess!
00:57:54Mom!
00:57:55Mom!
00:57:56What are you doing?
00:57:57Where are they taking my mother?
00:57:59Mom, I'll bring her back.
00:58:00I promise.
00:58:01Just stay strong.
00:58:02Jess, it looks like you've been screwed by the Thorntons again.
00:58:05Adrienne, you sabotaged this.
00:58:07You'll pay for this.
00:58:08Babe, I told you he's not bringing her back.
00:58:11You said everything was taken care of.
00:58:13Jess, it's not me.
00:58:14It's them.
00:58:15You're lying, Daniel.
00:58:16Why don't you ask him about that thing we talked about?
00:58:18Jess.
00:58:21Jess.
00:58:22He said that you were going to marry Ashley.
00:58:24Okay, so it's true.
00:58:25Jess, can we just talk about this?
00:58:28No.
00:58:29No, no, no, no.
00:58:30Thing is, Daniel, you promised me no more secrets.
00:58:32I can't trust you anymore.
00:58:34Jess!
00:58:35It's just, uh, looks like you lost, Daniel.
00:58:38You'll never get in their back.
00:58:39You'll never get in their back.
00:59:00Oh, thank God you're alive.
00:59:25Dad, what's the problem with Clara?
00:59:27Her paperwork was false.
00:59:28You're right, boss.
00:59:29I checked with customers in the USCIS.
00:59:31When the appointment started, she illegally entered the country.
00:59:34Oh, I killed her.
00:59:35That is enough.
00:59:39Agents, do your thing.
00:59:40Wait.
00:59:41What?
00:59:42This is a mistake.
00:59:43No.
00:59:44Jess.
00:59:45Jess, baby!
00:59:46Mom!
00:59:49The ICE agents weren't real.
00:59:51They were hired by Adrian and Lisa to kidnap Clara.
00:59:53Hold on a sec.
00:59:57You're right, boss.
00:59:58We found out those people want her.
01:00:00What should we do?
01:00:01I need to find out where they took them.
01:00:03Use all our contacts.
01:00:04I'm not going to let them get away with this.
01:00:06On it, boss.
01:00:10Well, well, well, Clara.
01:00:13I thought you didn't expect to see me again, did you?
01:00:16We finally have what it takes to get it all back?
01:00:19Don't look at me like that.
01:00:20You disgust me.
01:00:26Jess, we need to talk.
01:00:28I don't want to talk to you.
01:00:29It's about your mom.
01:00:30I think she was kidnapped by Adrian and Lisa's people.
01:00:32The ICE agents weren't real.
01:00:33It's about your mom.
01:00:34I think she was kidnapped by Adrian and Lisa's people.
01:00:36The ICE agents weren't real.
01:00:38What are you talking about?
01:00:40I spoke to Ted.
01:00:41He told me that Clara legally came into the country.
01:00:44It was a setup.
01:00:46Do you actually expect me to believe that?
01:00:48After all the lies?
01:00:49You're so full of shit, Daniel!
01:00:58Hello, bastard child.
01:00:59Yes, we have your mother.
01:01:01And if you ever want to see her again,
01:01:03follow the directions to the address we just sent you.
01:01:06And don't bring anyone.
01:01:07Especially Daniel.
01:01:11Let me come with you.
01:01:12No, they want me alone.
01:01:13I don't want to risk-
01:01:14Jess.
01:01:15Don't follow me.
01:01:16I will not let you do this alone.
01:01:23Mom?
01:01:24Bastard child, over here.
01:01:26Let her go.
01:01:27This has gone on far enough.
01:01:29Not so fast, sis.
01:01:31This is only the beginning.
01:01:36You sign this,
01:01:38we let her go.
01:01:40And what is it?
01:01:41An agreement signing everything over to us.
01:01:44The house,
01:01:45the company,
01:01:47everything.
01:01:55It's signed.
01:01:57Now let her go.
01:01:59God, you are so naive, sis.
01:02:02What more do you want?
01:02:05Get down on your knees
01:02:06and show that you know your place.
01:02:11Get down on your knees
01:02:12and show that you know your place.
01:02:15Wait.
01:02:19That's better.
01:02:20That's better?
01:02:27Now bark like a dog.
01:02:32Come on.
01:02:37That's enough, Kristen.
01:02:42We're getting her, come on.
01:02:44Let's go.
01:02:48Let's get her out of here.
01:02:50Come on, let's go.
01:02:52Daniel!
01:02:55I can't.
01:02:57We need to finish this.
01:02:58Mom, we gotta go.
01:02:59Come on.
01:03:01Daniel!
01:03:06Jess.
01:03:09Don't try and talk to the police.
01:03:10They're on their way.
01:03:11Jess.
01:03:13I'm so sorry.
01:03:14Why are you apologizing?
01:03:16Just don't move.
01:03:26The doctor said it was nothing serious, so
01:03:29you'll be out of here soon.
01:03:30Jess, I just want to apologize.
01:03:33I'm so sorry.
01:03:34Daniel, what are you apologizing for?
01:03:38You saved my mom.
01:03:39You saved us.
01:03:41Hello again, Mr. Thornton.
01:03:43Officer, you're here.
01:03:45Yes.
01:03:46You promised me last week we'd get that interview done.
01:03:50Officer, my husband is injured.
01:03:53He's literally lying in bed.
01:03:55Well, that doesn't change the requirements.
01:03:58Jess, it's okay.
01:04:00We can do the interview.
01:04:05We can do the interview.
01:04:08Are you insane?
01:04:09We haven't rehearsed this.
01:04:12Jess, when you see, we've been rehearsing this whole Christmas.
01:04:16There's no better time to do this.
01:04:18You're right.
01:04:21We're ready, officer.
01:04:23Let's start with the question I asked you last week.
01:04:25When did you two first meet?
01:04:27Five years and four months ago.
01:04:29I don't understand.
01:04:31Last time you said it was six months ago
01:04:33when the other one said it was eight months ago.
01:04:35We lied, officer.
01:04:38But it was five years ago at a pool party.
01:04:41And we had our first kiss when we first met.
01:04:46It sounds pretty far-fetched,
01:04:48but for some reason,
01:04:50I want to give you two the benefit of the doubt.
01:04:55It sounds pretty far-fetched,
01:04:57but for some reason,
01:04:59I want to give you two the benefit of the doubt.
01:05:02Daniel risked his life to save me and my mother.
01:05:05There's nothing more that he needs to do to prove his love for me.
01:05:08One last question.
01:05:10How frequently have you two spent the night together in the past week?
01:05:19Relax.
01:05:20I can tell it's been at least three times.
01:05:23Right, well, that's my interview done.
01:05:25You two are quite the couple.
01:05:27Thank you, officer.
01:05:29Daniel.
01:05:30Daniel!
01:05:31She's coming!
01:05:32Who's coming?
01:05:35Who?
01:05:39Your fiancé.
01:05:40That's who.
01:05:45Your fiancé.
01:05:46That's who.
01:05:48Ashley.
01:05:49I guess I'm not done yet.
01:05:51You betrayed my family's trust, Daniel.
01:05:54Ashley.
01:05:55Please.
01:05:56Can't we talk about this?
01:05:58So you're Jessica Miller, huh?
01:06:00Adrian's told me all about you.
01:06:03I don't know what Adrian told you, but it's not what you think.
01:06:07Daniel was supposed to marry me.
01:06:10And then you just waltzed in and ruined everything.
01:06:13Ashley.
01:06:14Our engagement was long over before Jessica came to the picture.
01:06:20Oh.
01:06:21I see.
01:06:22You think this is over.
01:06:25I'm the heiress of the Wimbledon family.
01:06:28The Thornton name is as good as ruined.
01:06:33You can't do that, Ashley.
01:06:38Watch me.
01:06:43You're not the only heiress here.
01:06:48I own Miller Empire.
01:06:51And if you come for the Thorntons,
01:06:54the Miller Empire is gonna come for you.
01:06:57So hard.
01:07:00You've got guts, Jessica.
01:07:03I like you.
01:07:07I gotta tell you, I didn't expect that.
01:07:10This is so much better than watching TV.
01:07:12Glad to see you've replaced me with someone with a little fire, Daniel.
01:07:20I always knew Daniel didn't love me,
01:07:22but he was too afraid of his father to ever go after his true love.
01:07:27But I guess I'm happy
01:07:30that he's found someone who wants the same things as him.
01:07:35So...
01:07:37that's it?
01:07:39That's it.
01:07:43Enjoy your happy ending, Daniel.
01:07:49Adreia, bring the car around.
01:07:53Did that actually just happen?
01:07:55Yeah.
01:07:57Wow.
01:07:58You two really don't let anyone or anything get in the way of true love.
01:08:03I didn't see that coming.
01:08:07This is all your fault, Mom.
01:08:08If you wouldn't have been so reckless,
01:08:09then maybe we wouldn't be in this mess.
01:08:11Don't put all the blame on me.
01:08:12You're just as much a part of this as I am.
01:08:14Where is Ashley?
01:08:15She'd be here by now.
01:08:17Miss me?
01:08:18Where have you been?
01:08:19Just tying up a few loose ends.
01:08:21Don't worry about it.
01:08:23Everything's going according to plan.
01:08:24Plan?
01:08:25What plan?
01:08:26Everything's falling apart.
01:08:37What did you do, Adrian?
01:08:39Well, me myself?
01:08:40I've done nothing illegal.
01:08:42You two on the other hand...
01:08:44that's a different story.
01:08:45You set us up!
01:08:47I'm just ensuring my own safety.
01:08:49After all, I kept my hands clean.
01:08:57You're not gonna get away with this, asshole!
01:09:00I already have.
01:09:07I remember when this place was filled with warmth and laughter.
01:09:11It used to be a real family home back then.
01:09:14Then things just went south.
01:09:16Things will be fine again, Mom, I promise.
01:09:19We'll turn this into a good family house.
01:09:21No more hatred.
01:09:23No more backstabbing.
01:09:24I missed you every single day, Jess.
01:09:26I'm so sorry for everything both of us had to go through.
01:09:32Jessica?
01:09:33Clara?
01:09:35I am so sorry for everything that I've done to you both.
01:09:39I was wrong.
01:09:41And I know I can never fully make up for it,
01:09:44but I want to try.
01:09:45James, you kept us apart for so many years.
01:09:48It's gonna be hard to forgive and forget.
01:09:50I know, Clara.
01:09:54Jess, are you alright?
01:09:58Yeah, I know, I'm... I'm fine.
01:10:01You know, I just feel...
01:10:03Nauseous, that's all.
01:10:05Have you been getting any other symptoms, like dizziness or fatigue?
01:10:10Yeah, but I just thought that was from all the stress.
01:10:16Sweetheart, you're pregnant!
01:10:19Really?
01:10:20You're showing all the signs, Jess.
01:10:24We're gonna have a baby!
01:10:26Wait, that means I'm gonna be a grandpa!
01:10:31Yeah!
01:10:39Daniel.
01:10:41There's something you need to do.
01:10:45What's this?
01:10:46This is a ring your grandma left.
01:10:49And I think this is the perfect time to use it.
01:10:53Okay.
01:10:54Do this.
01:10:55Yeah.
01:11:05Jess?
01:11:06Jess!
01:11:09Jess, I know we've only ever spent time together a week during Christmas.
01:11:13And we've been through so much in that time.
01:11:15And over the past five years, all I've wanted to do is be with you.
01:11:19And I've had to endure the pain of that not being possible.
01:11:22I want to spend every waking moment in time with you.
01:11:25What I'm trying to say is, Jess...
01:11:31Will you marry me?
01:11:34For real this time.
01:11:36Yes, Daniel! Yes, I will marry you! Yes!
01:11:39Really?
01:11:40Yes!
01:11:52Yes!