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... I was just passing by and
00:08:45Do you need anything?
00:08:47I was joking.
00:08:48Uh, yeah.
00:08:49Could you, uh, pass me a towel?
00:08:51It's just hanging out next to the door.
00:08:53Uh, yeah.
00:08:54Sure, sure.
00:08:58Thanks.
00:09:08Oh my god.
00:09:09What?
00:09:10I just got fired.
00:09:11What?
00:09:13Uh, wait, Jess.
00:09:14Let me go with you.
00:09:16What?
00:09:18Yeah.
00:09:28Sam, please.
00:09:29Don't fire me.
00:09:30I'm sorry, Jess.
00:09:31But your immigration issue put us in a tough spot.
00:09:35I worked for this company for years.
00:09:38I'm sorry, Jess.
00:09:39There's nothing I can do.
00:09:42I'm sorry.
00:09:48Look who's here.
00:09:49Someone who just got fired.
00:09:52This suits you.
00:09:56It was you.
00:09:58I should have known you were behind this.
00:10:00I'm not gonna let you stay here and ruin things.
00:10:02I'm gonna take away everything you have.
00:10:04Sister.
00:10:09You just made a big mistake, sir.
00:10:10Who are you?
00:10:11My name is Daniel Thornton.
00:10:13Son of James Thornton.
00:10:15The chairman of Thornton Enterprise.
00:10:17Oh.
00:10:18Uh, Mr. Thornton.
00:10:20Uh, welcome.
00:10:22What brings you here?
00:10:24Well, I have some good news for you.
00:10:28Jessica Miller?
00:10:29She's just closed a billion dollar deal.
00:10:32Take 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.
00:10:54Oh, uh, Mr. Thornton.
00:10:56Um, I have made a huge mistake.
00:11:00Uh, Jessica will stay.
00:11:03Good.
00:11:05And, uh, I'm sorry.
00:11:08And, uh, make sure nobody knows we had this conversation.
00:11:15Jessica!
00:11:16You should have told me!
00:11:21What are you talking about, Sal?
00:11:23Jessica!
00:11:24You secured a huge deal for the company!
00:11:28Did you not just fire her?
00:11:30I changed my mind.
00:11:32Jessica's staying.
00:11:33Actually, she's being promoted.
00:11:36To sales manager.
00:11:38Can't afford to lose someone as valuable as like her?
00:11:41Great.
00:11:42Thanks, Sal.
00:11:44This is not over.
00:11:50I can't believe it! Jessica kept her job and she gets promoted!
00:11:53Don't worry, Lisa.
00:11:55I just spoke with James Thornton and he had the lawyer change the will in our favor.
00:11:59Jessica will get nothing.
00:12:01Oh my god.
00:12:03That's fantastic.
00:12:07No way.
00:12:13Jessica?
00:12:14How's work?
00:12:15Did you get your job back?
00:12:17Daniel, I need a lawyer.
00:12:25Wow.
00:12:26Look who decided to show up.
00:12:29I'm so sorry.
00:12:32Wow.
00:12:33Look who decided to show up.
00:12:35Too bad for you, Jess.
00:12:37Turns 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.
00:12:48Well, 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.
00:13:01Mr. Thornton.
00:13:03Who is this?
00:13:04He's my lawyer.
00:13:05And a damn good one.
00:13:07Oh.
00:13:08You know, Jess, I didn't realize you had enough money to pay for a fancy little lawyer.
00:13:12You sleep with him?
00:13:14Patrick, can I have a word with you outside?
00:13:17Talk all you want.
00:13:19It won't change anything.
00:13:27Alright, Patrick.
00:13:29I'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.
00:13:54Don't you worry about that.
00:13:56You just worry about doing the right thing.
00:14:02Um, this revised will's a fake.
00:14:05The original will's stamped.
00:14:06What the hell are you doing?
00:14:07He's doing the right thing.
00:14:11Jessica, you've gotten your inheritance back.
00:14:13Congratulations.
00:14:15Oh.
00:14:16My.
00:14:17God.
00:14:18Patrick, do what you are supposed to do or James will make sure you face the consequences.
00:14:25Don't listen to him, Patrick.
00:14:27I'll deal with James Thornton.
00:14:28Who the hell do you think you are?
00:14:30James Thornton is one of the most powerful men in this town.
00:14:34I sure can.
00:14:35Isn't that right, Patrick?
00:14:37Yes.
00:14:38The original will stands.
00:14:39No, you are crazy.
00:14:41No, I'm not.
00:14:42According to the original will, Jessica stands to inherit this mansion.
00:14:46Kristen, you're out.
00:14:48I think you two should leave.
00:14:50You homewrecker.
00:14:51Just 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.
00:15:04It was easy for you to say you're getting everything.
00:15:06You don't know how lucky you are, Lisa.
00:15:08You 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.
00:15:19And I would rather give it away to charity than to see the two of you living in it.
00:15:30You two should pack your things up.
00:15:32You have one week to leave this house.
00:15:41What the hell were you thinking?
00:15:43Sabotaging my plan?
00:15:45I was just doing the right thing.
00:15:46The right thing?
00:15:47Going against me?
00:15:49Kristen Miller has got no power anymore.
00:15:51Her game is over.
00:15:53I'm sure you didn't come all this way just to argue with me.
00:15:56So what do you want?
00:15:58I just want Jessica to get her mom back.
00:16:02Interesting.
00:16:06What's the need for me?
00:16:07Once Jessica gets her mom back, I'll do whatever you want.
00:16:11Whatever I want?
00:16:13Like what exactly?
00:16:14What exactly?
00:16:15I'll marry Ashley.
00:16:18You'll marry Ashley?
00:16:20Yeah.
00:16:21You're willing to do that?
00:16:22Yeah.
00:16:23I am.
00:16:25But only if she's reunited with her mother.
00:16:28Okay.
00:16:29Deal.
00:16:31I'll make the arrangements.
00:16:33So you're really in love with this one, huh?
00:16:35Yeah.
00:16:37I am.
00:16:38Okay, good.
00:16:40I sure hope she's worth it.
00:16:42She is.
00:16:45What's wrong?
00:16:47We have a guest.
00:16:51Mr. Thornton.
00:16:53Good to see you again.
00:16:54Interview time.
00:16:55Great.
00:16:58When did you two meet?
00:17:00We met at a friend's party two years ago.
00:17:03What do you say, Jessica?
00:17:06Oh, yeah, yeah.
00:17:08Interesting.
00:17:10And when did you decide to get married?
00:17:12Eight months ago.
00:17:14Six months or eight months?
00:17:15Which one is it?
00:17:16Yeah, eight months ago.
00:17:17Sorry, I just...
00:17:18Sorry, I'm always getting mixed up.
00:17:20Sure.
00:17:22Easy mistake to make.
00:17:24And what's your anniversary date?
00:17:26March 15th.
00:17:28March 15th?
00:17:30All right.
00:17:35That's it?
00:17:36Yes, Mr. Thornton.
00:17:37I have everything I need.
00:17:39I'll report back to the judges.
00:17:42Oh, wait.
00:17:44This.
00:17:47How did we do in there?
00:17:50It was pretty bad.
00:17:53Look.
00:17:55I'm the son of James Thornton.
00:17:57I know who you are.
00:18:00Okay.
00:18:03You want to bribe me?
00:18:05Yes.
00:18:06I can't be bribed.
00:18:08Here's one million dollars.
00:18:10Two million dollars.
00:18:12Right.
00:18:16Three million dollars.
00:18:18It's tempting.
00:18:19But like I said, you can't bribe me.
00:18:21Please.
00:18:22Can you just give us one more week to prepare?
00:18:25I really want to be with this woman.
00:18:27She means the world to me.
00:18:28She saved my life.
00:18:30I'm not going to take your money,
00:18:31but I'll give you one week.
00:18:32Make it count.
00:18:34Okay.
00:18:35I'm not going to take your money,
00:18:36but I'll give you one week.
00:18:37Make it count.
00:18:40Next time, I want to see some genuine affection between you two.
00:18:43If anything seems a bit off,
00:18:44your game's up.
00:18:45Of course.
00:18:46And 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.
00:19:07You've been very, very helpful today.
00:19:24Now, I wanted to make our first Christmas special,
00:19:27so I did a little digging and I found this.
00:19:31This tree's amazing.
00:19:36Wow.
00:19:38What happened?
00:19:41Let me have a look.
00:20:05Um...
00:20:07I have a festive gift for you two.
00:20:18Wow.
00:20:20Jess, you look gorgeous.
00:20:27And then I told him that's not how you negotiate.
00:20:30You did it!
00:20:31I did.
00:20:35I did.
00:21:06Okay.
00:21:09What must have been wrong?
00:21:11Maybe.
00:21:13Maybe not.
00:21:28Now, that is how you negotiate.
00:21:32You're not like that.
00:21:36What?
00:21:46Stop.
00:21:48Hold on, I've got this.
00:22:05What?
00:22:06I've got this.
00:22:07I've got this.
00:22:08I've got this.
00:22:09I've got this.
00:22:10I've got this.
00:22:11I've got this.
00:22:12I've got this.
00:22:13I've got this.
00:22:14I've got this.
00:22:15I've got this.
00:22:16I've got this.
00:22:17I've got this.
00:22:18I've got this.
00:22:19I've got this.
00:22:20I've got this.
00:22:21I've got this.
00:22:22I've got this.
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00:22:24I've got this.
00:22:25I've got this.
00:22:26I've got this.
00:22:27I've got this.
00:22:28I've got this.
00:22:29I've got this.
00:22:30I've got this.
00:22:31I've got this.
00:22:32I've got this.
00:22:33I've got this.
00:22:34I've got this.
00:22:41That watch is right over there.
00:22:45No, I've seen this before in a magazine, no, it's like one of those Front and rear watches.
00:22:56Is it real?
00:22:58No.
00:22:59You wear a fake watch.
00:23:06Yeah.
00:23:07I'm so happy, Jess.
00:23:21There's also something I need to tell you about your mom.
00:23:27Oh my God, did I just sleep with Daniel last night?
00:23:41I told him it would only be a contract marriage.
00:23:42Morning.
00:23:43This is the most beautiful morning that I've ever had.
00:23:44Daniel, I'm so sorry.
00:23:45I'm sorry.
00:23:46I'm sorry.
00:23:47I'm sorry.
00:23:48I'm sorry.
00:23:49I'm sorry.
00:23:50I'm sorry.
00:23:51I'm sorry.
00:23:53morning.
00:23:54Morning.
00:23:55This is the most beautiful morning that I've ever had.
00:23:56Daniel, I'm so sorry about last night.
00:24:03It wasn't suppose 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.
00:24:13Uh, yeah, just, I get it.
00:24:20It was a one time thing.
00:24:22You know, just like, just a one-time thing.
00:24:25Yeah.
00:24:27Anyway, it's, uh, your big day today.
00:24:31You're the new CEO of the Miller Empire.
00:24:33Oh, thank 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.
00:24:46What I was meant to say is, I'm gonna help.
00:24:53I don't know what to do, Mother.
00:24:56That bitch is kicking us out.
00:24:57We still have a chance.
00:24:59That bastard child needs a unanimous vote from the board
00:25:02to be chosen as the next CEO.
00:25:04So we just need a board member to back this up.
00:25:07I will call Richard.
00:25:08Everyone respects Richard's vote,
00:25:10and I will make sure he doesn't vote for her.
00:25:12He's smelting up all the dirt I can find on him.
00:25:15You go, girl.
00:25:23These clothes are beautiful, but, uh, very expensive.
00:25:31Like this one.
00:25:32That is $9,000.
00:25:35Jess, don't worry about it.
00:25:37It's on me.
00:25:38Look at it as my first gift to my wife.
00:25:41No, Daniel, I can't let you pay for this.
00:25:44Look, Jess, you're gonna be a CEO,
00:25:46which means you've gotta look the part.
00:25:48Trust me, it's an investment.
00:25:50Mr. Thornton, welcome back.
00:25:52How can I assist you today?
00:25:54You come here a lot?
00:25:55Uh, no.
00:25:56Well, of course, Mr. Thornton owns this store.
00:25:58Uh, Jess, why don't you try this one on?
00:26:02You'll look great in it.
00:26:07Wow, Jess, you look amazing.
00:26:11You think so?
00:26:12Yeah.
00:26:14This is exactly what a CEO would wear.
00:26:16Absolutely.
00:26:17This is exactly what a CEO would wear.
00:26:19Absolutely.
00:26:20Great choice.
00:26:21We'll take this one.
00:26:24Something on your mind?
00:26:26Well, it's probably nothing,
00:26:27but 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.
00:26:47Maybe she was a little friendly,
00:26:49but we got a discount.
00:26:51Sure.
00:27:00What a slut.
00:27:04Trust me, Jess, you can do this.
00:27:06Yeah, but what if they don't accept me?
00:27:08They will.
00:27:09Trust me.
00:27:10Just speak from the heart.
00:27:11Show your true self.
00:27:14Look at you two little lovebirds.
00:27:18What the fuck?
00:27:21Ted, we can talk about this later.
00:27:23Okay.
00:27:25You go in.
00:27:26I'll meet you in there soon, okay?
00:27:33Good luck in there, sis.
00:27:36You're gonna need it.
00:27:38You don't have the votes.
00:27:42I know my background doesn't seem very typical of a CEO,
00:27:45but I built myself from the bottom up here.
00:27:48Miller Corporation is a leader in tech and services,
00:27:54reaching industries from healthcare to energy.
00:27:57We have over 10,000 employees worldwide
00:28:01who've worked hard to build this company
00:28:03from the ground up, and I was one of them.
00:28:05I know them.
00:28:07And I believe that I can help lead this company
00:28:10to become everyone's company.
00:28:12Let's proceed to the vote.
00:28:14All in favor?
00:28:19Robert lost his damn mind.
00:28:21He picked his secret child to be the CEO
00:28:23only because of his guilty conscience.
00:28:26Richard, if I may-
00:28:27I'm not done talking.
00:28:29You can't lead us, and you're not getting my vote.
00:28:33Richard, if I may speak.
00:28:35Go ahead, but I won't change my mind.
00:28:41Sorry for interrupting everyone,
00:28:42but I have something important
00:28:43to share with you all today.
00:28:44Who the hell are you?
00:28:46Well, 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
00:29:02contains multiple sexual harassment lawsuits
00:29:04against Richard over the past 30 years.
00:29:08Some of them also have ongoing lawsuits.
00:29:11They're all just allegations, and they've all been settled.
00:29:14I'm innocent.
00:29:15We've also got in contact with some of the victims,
00:29:16and 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,
00:29:22and we have financial records to prove it.
00:29:29The evidence is clear.
00:29:31He's guilty.
00:29:34Okay, then, let's all vote
00:29:35for Richard Donald's immediate suspension.
00:29:38All in favor?
00:29:43We have 15 votes.
00:29:45The board has decided.
00:29:47Richard Donald is officially removed from his position.
00:29:50Security, escort him out immediately.
00:29:53I know my way.
00:29:58And all in favor of appointing
00:30:01Jessica Miller as the new CEO.
00:30:03I'm sorry I was late.
00:30:04I had to make sure I had enough evidence to mail him.
00:30:06No, don't be sorry, Daniel.
00:30:07That was so worth the wait.
00:30:09Good.
00:30:11This is not over.
00:30:13You'll see.
00:30:14How's packing going, Lisa?
00:30:15You're about to be evicted soon.
00:30:17Bye-bye.
00:30:19I'm sorry.
00:30:20I'm sorry.
00:30:20I'm sorry.
00:30:21I'm sorry.
00:30:22I'm sorry.
00:30:23I'm sorry.
00:30:24I'm sorry.
00:30:25I'm sorry.
00:30:25I'm sorry.
00:30:26I'm sorry.
00:30:27I'm sorry.
00:30:28I'm sorry.
00:30:29I'm sorry.
00:30:30I'm sorry.
00:30:30I'm sorry.
00:30:31I'm sorry.
00:30:33I'm sorry.
00:30:34I'm sorry.
00:30:37She won again, that bitch.
00:30:38I know.
00:30:39It's so unfair.
00:30:40Don't we have a guest?
00:30:41Lisa, honey, I've been trying to reach ya.
00:30:45Why haven't you returned my calls?
00:30:46I've been busy.
00:30:48Busy.
00:30:49Dealing with Jessica.
00:30:50How did you know?
00:30:51Oh, I know.
00:30:52I think I know how to help you take it down again.
00:30:56You know who you used to be anymore, Adrien.
00:30:58I only needed you to help me get rid of Jessica.
00:31:00to the new CEO of the Miller Empire well I couldn't have done it without you
00:31:07Danny I also have another Christmas surprise for you
00:31:11who are you calling is it yes yes it's your mother Clara
00:31:30oh mom it's okay it's okay thank you didn't do anything wrong I'll bring you
00:31:35back into the country I promise Daniel how did you find her I have a few
00:31:40powerful friends they did me a favor but I'll leave you two alone
00:31:46two more please Daniel Adrian long time no see buddy
00:32:02oh my god how long has it been 10 years 10 years oh my god the last time I must
00:32:09have seen you was at law school yep go Reds go Reds what are you doing here
00:32:17just in town to run some errands just want to come in for a quick bite nice
00:32:22man nice I saw your date earlier she looks pretty yeah my wife your wife
00:32:28yeah Jess you're married yes yeah you have to introduce me to her come on
00:32:33let's go say hi come and say hello it's good to see you good to see you too man
00:32:37Jess I want you to meet an old friend of mine Adrian this is Jess Jess this is
00:32:42Adrian we went to law school together
00:32:49I don't want to see him I don't want to see him you know each other
00:32:58yes Daniel I was her first boyfriend come on Jess don't you miss me I don't
00:33:08want to see you anymore no you still love me Jess no I don't I think you
00:33:17should leave Adrian okay Daniel relax now
00:33:22I'm leaving
00:33:29does she know she's lying
00:33:34boss Adrian Wesley now represents the Eastside Christian Banner they want to
00:33:39protest the West I should have known what else Adrian also used me Jessica
00:33:44actually he's the one who sabotaged Jessica's immigration paperwork it caused
00:33:50all this trouble
00:33:53that son of a bitch we need to win this war do whatever it takes
00:34:05Daniel sorry did I wake you no can you join me in bed please
00:34:16you sure
00:34:22I just I wanted to apologize for earlier the restaurant I got a bit carried away
00:34:31Jess you don't need to apologize Adrian's an asshole he's just trying to
00:34:36do it to get on your skin I did care for Adrian once he just destroyed everything
00:34:42we have I want you to know that I'm I'm here because of you and you're the only
00:34:52one who I love no one else
00:35:05I love you too Jess and I'm not going anywhere
00:35:12good morning husband morning wife are you ready for your big days then you see
00:35:28you there's only you were with me
00:35:43you're gonna do great today
00:35:54Jess here's your coffee thank you what's wrong no it's just it's this job it's
00:36:02all so new to me okay calm down remember you're the CEO which means you're the
00:36:09boss yeah but I don't know how to be a boss hey Jess look at you sitting in the
00:36:16big chair now I am so happy you're here oh you must be Daniel Jessica's been
00:36:26talking about you for days I'm flattered I really wish you could be here with me
00:36:31gee it's exhausting oh at least you have a job Jess I've been looking for work for
00:36:36the past two months Jess do you like Gianna being here of course we've been besties since
00:36:46forever yeah what kind of question is that well why don't you use your CEO power and
00:36:53hire Gianna oh I do I know what you mean I don't understand how would you like Gianna
00:37:04would you like to come work for me of course okay then my first order as CEO
00:37:16Gianna you are hired as my personal assistant oh my god Jess thank you so much
00:37:23see being a boss is easy you can do whatever you want
00:37:34oh my god that's right the the company's stock prices are dropping like crazy what is happening
00:37:42this is wrong well well well looks like things aren't going so well what did you do
00:37:51I asked Richard and some of the other investors to sell their stocks the board members are not
00:37:56going to be happy about the stock prices Jessica what do you want resign as CEO or I will destroy
00:38:04this company yeah no way okay then I will destroy this company Jessica the board members are asking
00:38:12to meet with you they're angry what are you gonna do Jess okay I'll meet with the board
00:38:22wait Jess don't go take a seat what is it Lisa are you sure the stock prices are going down
00:38:32because to me they seem to be going up and down that's impossible you would need at least a
00:38:37billion dollars I guess anything's possible these days god damn it god she's annoying
00:38:49no you must be my lucky star
00:38:58Daniel
00:38:58I know who you are Daniel you're the son of James Thornton how'd you find out my identity's meant
00:39:07to be a secret I used to work for your father please don't tell Jess I'll pay you how much do
00:39:12you want I don't want your money I care for my friend actually your father fired me because I
00:39:19tried to help Jessica I'm sorry Jenna it's okay I just want to know why she hates my family
00:39:28I have to lie to her she hates your family but she loves you I can see that you really think so
00:39:36yes I love her too she's the best thing that's ever happened to me that's good to hear please protect
00:39:46her Daniel it's my mom Adrian threatened her
00:40:02Adrian threatened my mom on the phone he said he was gonna block her from entering the country
00:40:07what should we do Jess I don't want you to worry about it I'm gonna make sure your mom gets here
00:40:14safely
00:40:28Ted I need you to make sure Jessica's mom gets here safely
00:40:32book her on the first flight out tomorrow got it boss she'll be here in town the day after tomorrow
00:40:37good
00:40:44Jess it's been taken care of your mom's gonna be here the day after tomorrow
00:40:49thank you Daniel but I'm I'm still scared I just I need a day off
00:40:57I love the sound of that would you have in mind I was thinking
00:41:02I want to buy a house
00:41:13so do you like this place it's amazing but Jess I appreciate the gesture but you don't need to buy
00:41:23me a house no no I insist you've done so much to help me besides we can live together
00:41:34here mr Tom Tom hi your father is here are you meeting him here
00:41:39well I've never met your parents so I'm pretty excited to meet an in-law oh is that him
00:41:54come on let's go say hi Jess wait uh wait wait wait wait wait wait wait wait wait um
00:42:02I might not have told my dad about you and our marriage
00:42:05why uh because he has a heart condition I think it's best you stay here okay I'll just
00:42:16be here then good
00:42:23dad come on what the hell Jessica's here she can't see her face don't take them off
00:42:29I want to talk to you about Ashley Daniel
00:42:37why hasn't Daniel told his father about me and our wedding Ashley really not today
00:42:44and what is this shirt you're wearing your mother insisted I wear it
00:42:49in this charity event right said it makes me look more grounded
00:42:54and approachable and don't go changing our subject I want to discuss our agreement
00:43:02I give you Clara and you marry Ashley
00:43:09why does he look so nervous am I not good enough
00:43:16do we have to talk about this right now I held up my end of the bargain Daniel
00:43:21I want this deal done now actually Clara isn't safe yet at least a man might try
00:43:26and sabotage everything this is why you don't mess with the mill family you should have left
00:43:32it alone all I'm asking is just a few more days she is coming to town in a few days what
00:43:37what Jess Jess
00:43:49dad this is Jess Jess this is dad you can call him Jimmy Jimmy
00:43:58I'm Jimmy sweetie it's lovely to meet you Jimmy and can I just say that is a lovely
00:44:04Hawaiian shirt it really really suits you well thank you Jessica it's uh one I'm fond of
00:44:12so who is Ashley I heard you guys talking about her earlier oh she's just a old family friend
00:44:22they grew up and went to law school together and she had Daniel's first kiss
00:44:28oh her wedding is uh approaching soon and uh I'd like Daniel to attend
00:44:36reminiscing about the good old days no it's it's fine honestly it's lovely to hear about
00:44:40Daniel's childhood and more about his life you bastard child
00:44:48well well what do we have here you think you can afford this place you're about to lose this battle
00:44:56and be out on the streets soon who's this clown
00:45:03looks like he belongs in a circus how dare you Kristen
00:45:06how do you know my name and don't you dare call me by my first name that's enough
00:45:13don't talk to my father like that he's your father
00:45:19hmm how does it feel to be a father of such a loser don't talk to my family like that
00:45:27your family your family suck Jessica especially your mother the home wrecking tramp a whore
00:45:37oh your family suck Jessica especially your mother the home wrecking tramp a whore
00:45:57how dare you slap me that is enough Kristen you're not gonna lay a hand
00:46:07on me that is you need to leave now you can't throw us out we're buyers we're not going anywhere
00:46:12the owner of this property has banned you from coming here you need to leave now I will call
00:46:16security you will regret this I've heard that a thousand times now leave
00:46:28so
00:46:35thank you Jessica you stood up for me well we're family Jimmy that's what I'm supposed to do
00:46:45well I appreciate it you're a nice girl I found a good wife son
00:46:52dad about Ashley's wedding I don't think I'm gonna be able to make it I'll look into it
00:46:57I'll speak to her about it oh no no no no Daniel can still attend it's not a problem
00:47:03Jess I just want to focus on you and I I'm not the jealous type
00:47:07plus I don't want you to miss your first crush's wedding well you decide Daniel oh there's a long
00:47:16oh there's a long party uh you two want to come it's in three hours
00:47:22yeah dad we'll go great I'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 I know you don't want to see him but Jess
00:47:54I think that's here he's gonna join us later okay ah the bidding's about to start
00:48:03oh that bitch is here I know don't worry we can teach him a lesson yeah how let's see if
00:48:09let's see if Daniel can handle a little humiliation with money with money what money
00:48:16I haven't gotten my inheritance back yet yeah I know your mother spoke to Richard
00:48:20he said he's willing to domain some cash if we make Jessica look ugly
00:48:26you look bad I'm not
00:48:30um
00:48:34ladies and gentlemen welcome to this evening's auction we have for you
00:48:37the last dance bid starts at one million dollars
00:48:44one million dollars two million dollars right here
00:48:52three million dollars
00:48:56four million dollars what are they doing where did they get that money from I don't know
00:49:04but I'll definitely try to humiliate you here really but I don't even care about this bit
00:49:10five million dollars Daniel what are you doing don't worry Jess
00:49:18five million dollars Daniel what are you doing don't worry Jess I've got this I got six million
00:49:25dollars cash boom can't compete with that
00:49:32seven million dollars eight million dollars that just happened ten million dollars
00:49:41where did you get that money from well do you remember me telling you about I have a powerful
00:49:47friend yeah the one who helped me find my mother Jessica James Thornton in the flesh
00:49:58I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry
00:50:06Jessica James Thornton in the flesh or mrs Thornton I want to apologize to you I am truly
00:50:15sorry for everything I did to you and your mother and I'm trying my best to make amends well I don't
00:50:23know what to say Jess I know it's a lot to handle you just gotta trust me yeah but why didn't you
00:50:28just tell me in the first place Daniel Jess Jessica don't follow me oh this could get interesting
00:50:49oh look who's alone you know just leave just leave me alone you're never gonna win against
00:50:57James Thornton he's my mother's best friend you're gonna lose everything poor babe still
00:51:02played by the big boys James Thornton and his son have been playing you all along
00:51:09what did you just say James Thornton and his son wait Jess you didn't know Daniel Thornton
00:51:14is his son oh my god I didn't know that now that I do
00:51:22that's enough oh excuse me mr Thornton crown prince said of the Thornton family
00:51:37this man has been lying to you all along poor little girl's got no one to trust
00:51:42both of you get out of here
00:51:53Jess I've been trying to tell you am I a joke to you no what do you mean you and your father
00:52:01you've been playing me this whole time no I've been standing by your side all the time Jess
00:52:06I can't I can't trust you you're lying to me you're right you're right
00:52:15I have been hiding things from you
00:52:18you know what I haven't told you yet another big secret are you sure you want to hear this
00:52:26it was five years ago five years ago yes at a party I was drunk and I fell in a pool
00:52:46oh thank god you're alive
00:52:47I was drowning and you saved my life but you won't remember that but I will forever be grateful
00:53:04for what you did for me that day that was you yes my father forbid me from seeing you
00:53:13but I didn't care I confronted him you can't tell me what to do dad you can't stop me from
00:53:19seeing her I'm doing what's best for you Daniel that girl and all her family are nothing but
00:53:24trouble and then he decided to tell me about everything he did to you and your mom and I felt
00:53:29so guilty it's okay I was ashamed to approach you I just didn't know how to face you without making
00:53:37things worse and I thought the best thing to do was just be happy no I know and then I heard
00:53:43about you being deported and I just couldn't let that happen well I saved you and you saved me
00:53:53I guess we just belong together
00:53:59oh corny
00:54:03but just no more secrets okay I promise no more secrets
00:54:22you're up early yeah I'm gonna go pick your mom up from the airport better sooner than later
00:54:36Giannis just texted me she said that I have my first weekly exec meeting this morning
00:54:42I should postpone it no you should definitely go to that you need to look good in front of your
00:54:47board really yeah I'm gonna go pick your mom up from the airport and I'll bring straight to the
00:54:51office thanks you're the best well that was better than I thought don't underestimate yourself
00:55:01Jess you did great hey Jess what are you doing here
00:55:12what are you doing here I just want to share with you some interesting facts about your
00:55:16dear husband that Daniel Thornton Jonah can you wait outside a moment
00:55:24thank you okay I'm telling you now whatever bad made-up facts that you've come to tell me about
00:55:30Daniel it's not gonna work because Daniel already told me everything everything are you so sure
00:55:37yeah him and his father came clean about everything there's nothing more to hide
00:55:42and did they also tell you Daniel's supposed to marry his childhood sweetheart
00:55:46Ashley Wimbledon heiress to the famous Wimbledon family ring any bells Ashley
00:55:54Ashley who is Ashley I heard you guys talking about her earlier oh she's just an old
00:56:03childhood friend they grew up and went to law school together and she had Daniel's first kiss
00:56:11he did mention Ashley
00:56:16he did yeah but he's not gonna marry her I remember that conversation
00:56:23Daniel's picking my mother up from the airport himself I'll be seeing her soon
00:56:28what are you laughing about
00:56:30Daniel didn't let you go along with him to meet with her and what kind of a husband does that I
00:56:35had an early meeting this morning and Daniel didn't want me to worry so easily manipulated just
00:56:42just like old times
00:56:46I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you
00:56:48with him to meet with her and what kind of a husband does that I had an early meeting this
00:56:52morning and Daniel didn't want me to worry so easily manipulated just just like old times
00:57:00yeah well I don't believe a word you say Daniel isn't gonna bring her back care to find out together
00:57:08are you sure everything is taken care of yes you're free to live in this country
00:57:20Clara I also want to apologize for everything you went through years ago
00:57:24I'm deeply sorry well you did bring me back here right now I just want to see my daughter
00:57:30well done sorry not so fast Danny boy
00:57:36you're too late Lisa Clara's here to claim Robert's inheritance back oh I don't think so
00:57:41agents do you think wait what this is a mistake no Clara's got past customs she can stay sweetheart
00:57:47you really think those little documents can stop this I don't think so back off Lisa
00:57:53watching what are you doing where are they taking my mother mom I'll bring him back I
00:58:01promise just stay strong sis it looks like you've been screwed by the Thorntons again
00:58:05Adrian you sabotage this you'll pay for this babe I told you he's not bringing her back
00:58:12you said everything was taken care of Jess it's not me it's them you're lying Daniel
00:58:17why don't you ask them about that thing we talked about Jess
00:58:22Jess he said that you were gonna marry Ashley okay so it's true Jess can we just talk about
00:58:28this no no no no no thing is Daniel you promised me no more secrets I can't trust you anymore
00:58:35Jess okay it's just uh it looks like you lost Daniel you'll never get in the back
00:59:00oh thank god you're alive
00:59:06huh
00:59:26dad what's the problem with Clara her paperwork was for us
00:59:35agents do you think wait what this is a mistake no Jess yes baby mom
00:59:49the ice agents weren't real they were hired by Adrian and Lisa to kidnap Clara
00:59:57you're right boss we found out those people want to
01:00:00what should we do I need to find out where they took them
01:00:03use all our contacts I'm not gonna let them get away with this on it mom
01:00:15well well well Clara you didn't expect to see me again did you
01:00:20we finally have what it takes to get it all back don't look at me like that you disgust me
01:00:30Jess we need to talk I don't want to talk to you it's about your mom
01:00:34I think she was kidnapped by Adrian and Lisa's people the ice agents weren't real
01:00:39what are you talking about I spoke to Ted he told me that Clara legally came into the country
01:00:45it was a setup do you actually expect me to believe that after all the lies you're so full
01:00:50of shit Daniel
01:00:58hello bastard child yes we have your mother and if you ever want to see her again
01:01:04follow the directions to the address we just sent you and don't bring anyone especially Daniel
01:01:12let me come with you no they want me alone I don't want to
01:01:15don't follow me I will not let you do this alone
01:01:24mom bastard child over here you let her go this has gone on far enough not so fast this
01:01:32this is only the beginning
01:01:37you sign this we let her go and what is it an agreement signing everything over to us
01:01:45the house company
01:01:56signed now let her go god you are so naive sis
01:02:02what more do you want get down on your knees and show that you know your place
01:02:09that's better
01:02:17now bark like a dog
01:02:24that's enough Kristen
01:02:26I can't take this any more
01:02:28you're not going to get away with this
01:02:30I'm not going to get away with this
01:02:32I'm not going to get away with this
01:02:34I'm not going to get away with this
01:02:37that's enough Kristen
01:02:49let's get her out of here come on let's go
01:02:52Daniel
01:02:54I can't
01:02:56I can't
01:02:58I can't
01:03:00come on
01:03:02Daniel
01:03:06Jess
01:03:08don't try and talk to the police
01:03:10they're on their way
01:03:12Jess
01:03:14I'm so sorry
01:03:16why are you apologizing
01:03:18just don't move
01:03:26the doctor said it was nothing serious so
01:03:28you'll be out of here soon
01:03:30Jess I just want to apologize
01:03:32I'm so sorry
01:03:34Daniel what are you apologizing for
01:03:36you saved my mom
01:03:38you saved us
01:03:40hello again Mr Thornton
01:03:42officer you're here
01:03:44yes
01:03:46you promised me last week we'd get that interview done
01:03:48officer
01:03:50my husband is injured
01:03:52he's literally lying in bed
01:03:54well that doesn't change the requirements
01:03:56Jess
01:03:58it's okay
01:04:00we can do the interview
01:04:02we can do the interview
01:04:04are you insane
01:04:06we haven't rehearsed this
01:04:08Jess
01:04:10when you see
01:04:12we've been rehearsing this whole Christmas
01:04:14there's no better time to do this
01:04:16you're right
01:04:18we're ready officer
01:04:20let's start with the question
01:04:22I asked you last week
01:04:24when did you two first meet
01:04:26five years and four months ago
01:04:28I don't understand
01:04:30last time you said it was
01:04:32six months ago when the other one said it was
01:04:34eight months ago
01:04:36we lied officer
01:04:38but it was five years ago
01:04:40at a pool party
01:04:42we 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
01:04:54it sounds pretty far fetched
01:04:56but for some reason
01:04:58I want to give you two the benefit of the doubt
01:05:00Daniel risked his life
01:05:02to save me and my mother
01:05:04there's nothing more he needs to do
01:05:06to prove his love for me
01:05:08one last question
01:05:10how frequently have you two spent the night together
01:05:12in the past week
01:05:18relax
01:05:20I can tell it's been at least three times
01:05:22right well that's my interview done
01:05:24you two are quite the couple
01:05:26thank you officer
01:05:30Daniel she's coming
01:05:32who's coming
01:05:38your fiance
01:05:40that's who
01:05:44your fiance
01:05:46that's who
01:05:48Ashley
01:05:50I guess I'm not done yet
01:05:52you betrayed my family's trust Daniel
01:05:54Ashley
01:05:56please can't we talk about this
01:05:58so you're Jessica Miller
01:06:00Adrian's told me all about you
01:06:02I don't know what
01:06:04Adrian told you
01:06:06but it's not what you think
01:06:08Daniel was supposed to marry me
01:06:10and then you just waltzed in
01:06:12and ruined everything
01:06:14Ashley our engagement was long over
01:06:16before Jessica came to the picture
01:06:20oh I see
01:06:22you think this is over
01:06:26I'm the heiress of the Wimbledon family
01:06:28the Thornton name
01:06:30is as good as ruined
01:06:32you can't do that Ashley
01:06:38watch me
01:06:44you're not the only heiress here
01:06:48I own Miller Empire
01:06:50and if you come
01:06:52for the Thorntons
01:06:54the Miller Empire
01:06:56is going to come for you
01:06:58so hard
01:07:02you've got guts Jessica
01:07:04I like you
01:07:08I gotta tell you
01:07:10I didn't expect that
01:07:12this is so much better than watching TV
01:07:14glad to see you've replaced me with someone with a little fire
01:07:16Daniel
01:07:20I always knew Daniel
01:07:22didn't love me
01:07:24but he was too afraid of his father
01:07:26to ever go after his true love
01:07:28but I guess
01:07:30I'm happy
01:07:32that he's found someone who wants the same things as him
01:07:36so
01:07:38that's it
01:07:40that's it
01:07:44enjoy your happy ending
01:07:46darling
01:07:50Ashley
01:07:52bring the car around
01:07:54did that actually just happen
01:07:56yeah
01:07:58wow
01:08:00you two really don't let anyone
01:08:02or anything get in the way of true love
01:08:04you see that
01:08:08this is all your fault mom
01:08:10if you wouldn't have been so reckless
01:08:12maybe we wouldn't be in this mess
01:08:14don't put all the blame on me
01:08:16you're just as much a part of this as I am
01:08:18where have you been
01:08:20just tying up a few loose ends
01:08:22don't worry about it
01:08:24everything's going according to plan
01:08:26plan, what plan
01:08:28everything's falling apart
01:08:38what did you do Adrian
01:08:40well me myself
01:08:42I've done nothing illegal
01:08:44you two on the other hand
01:08:46you set us up
01:08:48I'm just ensuring my own safety
01:08:50after all
01:08:52I kept my hands clean
01:08:58you're not gonna get away with this asshole
01:09:00I already have
01:09:08I remember when this place was filled with warmth and laughter
01:09:10used to be a real family home back then
01:09:12then things just went south
01:09:14things will be fine again mom I promise
01:09:16we'll turn this into a good family house
01:09:18no more hatred
01:09:20no more backstabbing
01:09:22I missed you every single day Jess
01:09:24I'm so sorry for everything both of us had to go through
01:09:30Jessica
01:09:34I am so sorry
01:09:36for everything that I've done to you both
01:09:38I was wrong
01:09:40I was wrong
01:09:42and I know I can never fully make up for it
01:09:44but I want to try
01:09:46James 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
01:10:00I'm fine
01:10:02I just feel
01:10:04obnoxious that's all
01:10:06have you been getting any other symptoms like
01:10:08dizziness or fatigue
01:10:10yeah but I just thought
01:10:12that was from all the stress
01:10:16sweetheart
01:10:18you're pregnant
01:10:20really
01:10:22you're showing all the signs Jess
01:10:24we're gonna have a baby
01:10:26wait
01:10:28that means I'm gonna be a grandpa
01:10:30yeah
01:10:38Daniel
01:10:42there's something you need to do
01:10:46what's this
01:10:48this is a ring your grandma left
01:10:50and I think
01:10:52this is the perfect time to use it
01:10:54I'm gonna do this
01:10:56yeah
01:10:58oh
01:11:00ahem
01:11:02ahem
01:11:04Jess
01:11:06Jess
01:11:08ah
01:11:10Jess I know we've only ever spent time together
01:11:12a week during Christmas
01:11:14and we've been through so much in that time
01:11:16and over the past five years
01:11:18all I've wanted to do is be with you
01:11:20and I've had to endure the pain of that not being possible
01:11:22I want to spend
01:11:24every waking moment in time with you
01:11:26what I'm trying to say is Jess
01:11:32will you marry me
01:11:34for real this time
01:11:36yes Daniel
01:11:38yes I will marry you
01:11:40yes
01:11:42ah
01:11:44ah