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.
00:08:16But no. No! No, no, no. I was just passing by
00:08:45and just... do you need anything?
00:08:47I was joking.
00:08:49Uh, yeah, could you, uh, pass me a towel?
00:08:52It's just hanging out next to the door.
00:08:54Uh, yeah, sure, sure.
00:08:59Thanks.
00:09:08Oh my god.
00:09:09What?
00:09:10I just got fired.
00:09:11What?
00:09:13Uh, wait, Jess, let me go with you.
00:09:16What?
00:09:18Yeah.
00:09:28Sam, please, don't fire me.
00:09:30I'm sorry, Jess, but your immigration issue put 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.
00:09:48Look who's here.
00:09:49Someone 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.
00:10:02I'm gonna take away everything you have, sister.
00:10:09What?
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, the chairman of Thornton Enterprise.
00:10:18Oh, uh, Mr. Thornton, uh, 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, uh, Mr. Thornton, um, I have made a huge mistake.
00:11:00Uh, Jessica will stay.
00:11:04Good.
00:11:05And, uh, make sure nobody knows we had this conversation.
00:11:12Jessica!
00:11:13You should have told me!
00:11:18What are you talking about, Sam?
00:11:19Jessica!
00:11:20You 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.
00:11:29Actually.
00:11:30I changed my mind.
00:11:32Jessica's staying.
00:11:33Actually.
00:11:35She'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, Sam.
00:11:44This is not over.
00:11:50I can't believe it! Jessica kept her job and she gets promoted!
00:11:54Don'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.
00:12:14No way!
00:12:21Jessica?
00:12:22How's work?
00:12:23Did you get your job back?
00:12:25Daniel, I need a lawyer.
00:12:30Wow.
00:12:31Look who decided to show up.
00:12:34Too bad for you, Jess.
00:12:35Turns out daddy's will left you nothing.
00:12:38I knew all along Robert wouldn't leave anything for this little, pathetic, bastard child.
00:12:45You are out of luck.
00:12:46Well, that's a lie!
00:12:47You showed me the will.
00:12:49And I signed the documents.
00:12:52I'm sorry, Jessica.
00:12:53I've just discovered a revised will.
00:12:55Jessica, I've just discovered a revised will.
00:12:57It supports Kristen and Lisa's claims.
00:13:03Mr. Thornton.
00:13:04Who is this?
00:13:05He's my lawyer.
00:13:06And a damn good one.
00:13:07Oh.
00:13:09You know, Jess, I didn't realize you had enough money to pay for a fancy little lawyer.
00:13:12You sleep with him?
00:13:15Patrick, can I have a word with you outside?
00:13:18Talk all you want.
00:13:19It won't change anything.
00:13:26All right, Patrick.
00:13:27I'm going to keep this short and sweet.
00:13:29I know you changed the will to favor Kristen and Lisa.
00:13:31I know what you're talking about, Mr. Thornton.
00:13:34The revised will's solid.
00:13:35Ted found an email exchange with my father.
00:13:37Here, take a look.
00:13:40You've been caught, Patrick.
00:13:41Honor of the will, I'll report you to the Bar Association.
00:13:44You'll lose your license and any chance of practicing law again.
00:13:47That goes against your father's wishes.
00:13:49You don't understand the position you put me in.
00:13:51I'll deal with my father.
00:13:52Don't you worry about that.
00:13:53You just worry about doing the right thing.
00:14:00Um, this revised will's a fake.
00:14:02The original will's stamped.
00:14:03What the hell are you doing?
00:14:04He's doing the right thing.
00:14:08Jessica, you've gotten your inheritance back.
00:14:10Congratulations.
00:14:12Oh, my God.
00:14:15Patrick, do what you are supposed to do,
00:14:18or James will make sure you fail.
00:14:20Do 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.
00:14:27I'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.
00:14:36Isn't that right, Patrick?
00:14:38Yes.
00:14:39The original will stands.
00:14:40No, you are crazy.
00:14:42No, I'm not.
00:14:43According to the original will,
00:14:44Jessica stands to inherit this mansion.
00:14:47Kristen, you're out.
00:14:49I think you two should leave.
00:14:50You ho-wrecker.
00:14:52Just like your mother.
00:14:54I will not allow violence.
00:14:57I 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 had none.
00:15:12And you took my mother away from me,
00:15:15and 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 a charity
00:15:22than 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.
00:16:05What's in it for me?
00:16:07Once Jessica gets her mom back,
00:16:09I'll do whatever you want.
00:16:11Whatever I want?
00:16:13Like what exactly?
00:16:14Like what 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, I am.
00:16:25But only if she's reunited with her mother.
00:16:29Okay, deal.
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 not...
00:16:42She isn't.
00:16:45No.
00:16:47What's wrong?
00:16:48We have...
00:16:50a guest.
00:16:52Mr. Thornton.
00:16:53Good to see you again.
00:16:55Interview time.
00:16:56Great.
00:16:59When did you two meet?
00:17:01Uh, we met at a friend's party two years ago.
00:17:05What do you say, Jessica?
00:17:06Hmm?
00:17:07Oh, yeah, yeah.
00:17:09Interesting.
00:17:11And 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.
00:17:22Sure.
00:17:24Easy mistake to make.
00:17:26And what's your anniversary date?
00:17:28March 15th.
00:17:29March 15th?
00:17:32All right.
00:17:36Uh, that's it?
00:17:38Yes, Mr. Thornton.
00:17:39I have everything I need.
00:17:41I'll report back to the judges.
00:17:45Oh, wait.
00:17:46Uh, this.
00:17:49How did we do in there?
00:17:53It was...
00:17:54pretty bad.
00:17:56Look.
00:17:58I'm the son of James Thornton.
00:18:00I know who you are.
00:18:02Uh, okay.
00:18:05You want to bribe me?
00:18:08Yes.
00:18:09I can't be bribed.
00:18:10Here's one million dollars.
00:18:15Two million dollars.
00:18:17Right.
00:18:21Three 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 going to 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.
00:18:46Of 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.
00:19:07You've been very, very helpful today.
00:19:14Oh.
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 is amazing.
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.
00:20:30I did it!
00:20:31You did it.
00:20:36You did it.
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.
00:21:37What?
00:21:46Stop.
00:21:48Hold on, I've got this.
00:22:06I'm sorry.
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00:22:42The work rush looks familiar.
00:22:46No, I've seen this before in the magazine.
00:22:50This looks like one of those Fontaine Family watches.
00:22:56Is it real?
00:22:59No.
00:23:00You wear a fake watch.
00:23:07Yeah.
00:23:08I'm so happy, Jess.
00:23:12There's also something I need to tell you about your mom.
00:23:25Oh my God, did I just sleep with Daniel last night?
00:23:42I told him it would only be a contract marriage.
00:23:49Morning.
00:23:54This is the most beautiful morning that I've ever had.
00:23:57Daniel, I'm so sorry about last night.
00:24:01It 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.
00:24:15Yeah, Jess, I get it.
00:24:20It was a one-time thing.
00:24:22Yeah.
00:24:27Anyway, it's your big day today.
00:24:30You're the new CEO of the Miller Empire.
00:24:34Thank you for the reminder.
00:24:38Now that you mention it, I'm really scared.
00:24:41Oh, no, Jess, I didn't mean it like that.
00:24:45What I was meant to say is I'm going to help.
00:24:54I don't know what to do, Mother.
00:24:55That 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 very expensive.
00:25:32Like this one.
00:25:33That is $9,000.
00:25:36Jess, don't worry about it.
00:25:39It's on me.
00:25:40Look at it as my first gift to my wife.
00:25:44Daniel, I can't let you pay for this.
00:25:46Look, Jess, you're going to be a CEO, which means you've got to look the part.
00:25:50Trust me, it's an investment.
00:25:54Mr. Thornton, welcome back.
00:25:55How can I assist you today?
00:25:57You come here a lot?
00:25:59Well, of course.
00:26:00Mr. Thornton owns this store.
00:26:03Jess, why don't you try this one on?
00:26:06Great.
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.
00:26:20Great 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, um, 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, but we got a discount.
00:26:51Sure.
00:26:59What a slut.
00:27:04Trust me, Jess.
00:27:05You 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.
00:27:13Look at you two little lovebirds.
00:27:20Ted, 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.
00:27:35You're going to need it.
00:27:37You 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.
00:27:47Miller Corporation is a leader in tech and services, reaching industries from healthcare to energy.
00:27:57We have over 10,000 employees worldwide who have worked hard to build this company from 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 to 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 chose his secret child to be the CEO only 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, but I have something important to share with you all today.
00:28:45Who 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 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.
00:29:13I'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...
00:29:18I 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.
00:29:31He's guilty.
00:29:33Okay, then, let's all vote for Richard Donald's immediate suspension.
00:29:38All in favor?
00:29:43We have 15 votes.
00:29:45The board has decided.
00:29:46Richard Donald is officially removed from his position.
00:29:49Security, escort him out immediately.
00:29:52I know my way.
00:29:58And all in favor of appointing Jessica Miller as the new CEO.
00:30:16I'm sorry I was late.
00:30:17I had to make sure I had enough evidence to mail.
00:30:19No, don't be sorry, Daniel.
00:30:20That was so worth the wait.
00:30:22Good.
00:30:24This is not over.
00:30:26You'll see.
00:30:27How's packing going, Lisa?
00:30:28You're about to be evicted soon.
00:30:30Bye-bye.
00:30:35She won again, that bitch.
00:30:37I know.
00:30:38It's so unfair.
00:30:39Do we have a guest?
00:30:40Lisa, honey, I've been trying to reach you.
00:30:43Why haven't you returned my calls?
00:30:45I've been busy.
00:30:46Busy.
00:30:47Even with Jessica.
00:30:49How did you know?
00:30:50Oh, I know.
00:30:51And I think I know how to help you take it down.
00:30:53Again.
00:30:55No use to me anymore, Adrian.
00:30:57I only needed you to help me get rid of Jessica.
00:31:00To the new CEO of the Miller Empire.
00:31:05Well, I couldn't have done it without you, Daniel.
00:31:07I also have another Christmas surprise for you.
00:31:10Who are you calling?
00:31:12Who are you calling?
00:31:16Is it?
00:31:17Yes, Jess.
00:31:18It's your mother, Clara.
00:31:19Oh, my God, Mom!
00:31:21Oh, Jessica, you're a grown woman now.
00:31:24The Miller family threatened to kill you, Jess.
00:31:27I had no option but to vanish.
00:31:30Oh, Mom, it's okay.
00:31:32It's okay.
00:31:33You didn't do anything wrong.
00:31:34I'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.
00:31:41They did me a favor.
00:31:43But I'll leave you two alone.
00:31:54Two more, please.
00:31:57Daniel.
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.
00:32:06Oh, my God.
00:32:08The last time I must have seen you was at law school.
00:32:11Yep.
00:32:12Go Reds.
00:32:14Go Reds.
00:32:16What are you doing here?
00:32:18Just in town to run some errands.
00:32:20Just want to come in for a quick bite.
00:32:22Nice, man, nice.
00:32:23I saw your date earlier.
00:32:25She looks pretty.
00:32:26Yeah, my wife.
00:32:28Your wife?
00:32:29Yeah, Jess.
00:32:30You're married?
00:32:31Yes.
00:32:32Yeah, you have to introduce me to her.
00:32:33Come on, let's go say hi.
00:32:34Come and say hello.
00:32:35It's good to see you, bud.
00:32:36Good to see you too, man.
00:32:38Jess, I want you to meet an old friend of mine.
00:32:40Adrian, this is Jess.
00:32:41Jess, this is Adrian.
00:32:42We went to law school together.
00:32:49I don't want to see him.
00:32:54I don't want to see him.
00:32:57You two know each other?
00:32:58Yes, Daniel.
00:33:00I was her first boyfriend.
00:33:04Come on, Jess.
00:33:06Don't you miss me?
00:33:07I don't want to see you anymore.
00:33:09I know you still love me, Jess.
00:33:12No, I don't.
00:33:16I think you should leave, Adrian.
00:33:18Okay, Daniel?
00:33:19Relax.
00:33:20Now.
00:33:25I'm leaving.
00:33:30She knows she's lying.
00:33:32Boss, Adrian Westley now represents the Eastside Crimson Mirror.
00:33:36They want to protect the world.
00:33:38I should have known.
00:33:39What else?
00:33:40Adrian also used me, Jessica.
00:33:42Actually, he's the one who sabotaged Jessica's immigration paperwork.
00:33:47It caused all this trouble.
00:33:51That son of a bitch.
00:33:53We need to win this war.
00:33:54Do whatever it takes.
00:33:56Daniel?
00:33:58Sorry.
00:33:59Did I wake you?
00:34:00No, can...
00:34:02Can you join me in bed, please?
00:34:07Are you sure?
00:34:12I just...
00:34:13I wanted to apologize.
00:34:15For what?
00:34:17For what?
00:34:18For what?
00:34:19For what?
00:34:20For what?
00:34:21For what?
00:34:22For what?
00:34:23For what?
00:34:24I wanted to apologize for earlier.
00:34:26The restaurant.
00:34:29I got a bit carried away.
00:34:31Jess, you don't need to apologize.
00:34:34Adrian's an asshole.
00:34:35He's just trying to do it to get under your skin.
00:34:37I did care for Adrian once.
00:34:41But he just destroyed everything we had.
00:34:44I want you to know
00:34:46that I'm here because of you.
00:34:50And you're the only one
00:34:53who I love.
00:34:54No one else.
00:35:06I love you too, Jess.
00:35:08And I'm not going anywhere.
00:35:10Good morning, husband.
00:35:12Morning, wife.
00:35:14Are you ready for your big day as the new CEO?
00:35:16If 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?
00:36:03No, it's just...
00:36:04It's this job.
00:36:05It's all so new to me.
00:36:07Okay, calm down.
00:36:08Remember.
00:36:09You're the CEO.
00:36:10Which means
00:36:11you're the boss.
00:36:12Yeah, but I don't know how to be a boss.
00:36:16Hey, Jess.
00:36:17Look at you, sitting in the big chair now.
00:36:21I am so happy you're here.
00:36:26You must be Daniel.
00:36:28Jessica's been talking about you for days.
00:36:31I'm flattered.
00:36:32I really wish you could be here with me, G.
00:36:34It's exhausting.
00:36:35At least you have a job, Jess.
00:36:37I've been looking for work for the past two months.
00:36:41Jess.
00:36:43Do you like Gianna being here?
00:36:47Of course.
00:36:48We'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
00:36:56and hire Gianna?
00:36:59Oh, I know what you mean.
00:37:01I don't understand.
00:37:02How would you like to come work for me?
00:37:08Of course.
00:37:10Okay then.
00:37:11My first order as CEO.
00:37:15Gianna.
00:37:16You are hired as my personal assistant.
00:37:20Oh my god, Jess.
00:37:21Thank you so much.
00:37:22See?
00:37:23Being a boss is easy.
00:37:25You can do whatever you want.
00:37:33Oh my god.
00:37:35What's wrong?
00:37:36The company's stock prices are dropping like crazy.
00:37:39What is happening?
00:37:41This is wrong.
00:37:43The stock's going down.
00:37:44Well, well, well.
00:37:47Looks like things aren't going so well.
00:37:49What did you do, Lisa?
00:37:50I asked Richard and some of the other investors
00:37:53to sell their stocks.
00:37:55The board members are not going to be happy about the stock prices, Jessica.
00:37:58What do you want?
00:38:00Resign.
00:38:02As CEO?
00:38:03Or 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.
00:38:13They'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.
00:38:25Take a seat.
00:38:27What is it?
00:38:28Lisa.
00:38:30Are 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.
00:38:36You 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.
00:39:00Gianna.
00:39:01I know who you are, Daniel.
00:39:03You're the son of James Thornton.
00:39:05How did you find out?
00:39:06My identity is meant to be a secret.
00:39:08I used to work for your father.
00:39:09Please don't tell Jess.
00:39:11I'll pay you.
00:39:12How 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, Gianna.
00:39:21It's okay.
00:39:23I just want to know why.
00:39:25She hates my family.
00:39:27I have to lie to her.
00:39:29She hates your family, but she loves you.
00:39:32I can see that.
00:39:34You 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.
00:39:56Adrian 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.
00:40:10I don't want you to worry about it.
00:40:12I'm going to make sure your mom gets here safely.
00:40:27Ted.
00:40:29I 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.
00:40:43Jess, it's been taken care of.
00:40:45Your 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.
00:40:54I just... I need a day off.
00:40:57I love the sound of that.
00:40:58What did you have in mind?
00:41:00I was thinking...
00:41:04I want to buy a house.
00:41:14So...
00:41:16Do you like this place?
00:41:18It's amazing.
00:41:19But, Jess, I appreciate the gesture.
00:41:22But you don't need to buy me a house.
00:41:26No. No.
00:41:27I insist.
00:41:28You'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, wait, wait.
00:41:59Um...
00:42:01I might not have told my dad about you and our marriage.
00:42:04Why?
00:42:05Uh...
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.
00:42:21Dad?
00:42:22Come on.
00:42:23What the hell?
00:42:24Jessica's here.
00:42:25She can't see her face, so don't take them off.
00:42:29I want to talk to you about Ashley, Daniel.
00:42:35Why hasn't Daniel told his father about me and our wedding?
00:42:38Ashley?
00:42:39Really?
00:42:40Not today.
00:42:42And what is this shirt you're wearing?
00:42:45Mother insisted I wear it in this charity event.
00:42:48Right.
00:42:49Said it makes me look more grounded.
00:42:52And I told you not to.
00:42:55And don't go changing our subject.
00:42:57I want to discuss our agreement.
00:42:59I give you Clara, and you marry Ashley.
00:43:06Why does he look so... nervous?
00:43:09Am I not good enough?
00:43:13Do we have to talk about this right now?
00:43:16Do 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 Miller might try and be sabotaging everything.
00:43:28This is why you don't mess with the Miller family.
00:43:31You 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.
00:43:47Dad, this is Jess.
00:43:49Jess, this is Dad.
00:43:51You can call him Jimmy.
00:43:53Jimmy?
00:43:56I'm Jimmy, sweetie.
00:43:57It's lovely to meet you, Jimmy.
00:43:59And can I just say, that is a lovely Hawaiian shirt.
00:44:03It really, really suits you.
00:44:05Well, thank you, Jessica.
00:44:07It's one I'm fond of.
00:44:10So, who is Ashley?
00:44:13That 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, and 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 and 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 and 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!
00:45:12Don't talk to my father like that.
00:45:17He's your father.
00:45:20How does it feel to be a father of such a loser?
00:45:23Don't talk to my family like that.
00:45:26Your family.
00:45:27Your family suck, Jessica.
00:45:30Especially your mother.
00:45:32The home-wrecking tramp.
00:45:34A whore.
00:45:40How dare you slap me!
00:45:43That is enough, Kristen.
00:45:46You're not going to lay a hand on my wife.
00:45:51Ladies, you need to leave. Now.
00:45:53Can't you see that I'm a man?
00:45:55I'm a man.
00:45:56I'm a man.
00:45:57I'm a man.
00:45:58I'm a man.
00:45:59I'm a man.
00:46:00I'm a man.
00:46:01I'm a man.
00:46:02I'm a man.
00:46:03I'm a man.
00:46:04I'm a man.
00:46:05I'm a man.
00:46:06I'm a man.
00:46:07I'm a man.
00:46:08I'm a man.
00:46:09You can't throw us out. We're buyers.
00:46:11We're not going anywhere.
00:46:12The 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.
00:46:35Thank you, Jessica.
00:46:36You stood up for me.
00:46:38Well, we're family, Jimmy.
00:46:40It's what I'm supposed to do.
00:46:44Well, I appreciate it.
00:46:47You're a nice girl.
00:46:49You found a good wife, son.
00:46:53Dad, about 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.
00:47:00Oh, no, no, no, no.
00:47:02Daniel can still attend. It'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.
00:47:27I'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.
00:47:51I 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.
00:47:56Okay.
00:47:58The bidding's about to start.
00:48:04Oh, that bitch is here!
00:48:06I know.
00:48:07Don't worry, we can teach him a lesson.
00:48:08Yeah, how?
00:48:09Let's see if Daniel can handle a little humiliation.
00:48:13With money.
00:48:14Dude, with money? What money?
00:48:16I haven't gotten my inheritance back yet.
00:48:17Yeah, I know.
00:48:18Your mother spoke to Richard.
00:48:19He said he's willing to domain some cash if we make Jessica look ugly.
00:48:23Oh, you're the best.
00:48:28I know.
00:48:30Ow!
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.
00:48:52Three million dollars!
00:48:56Four million dollars!
00:49:00What are they doing? Where did they get that money from?
00:49:02I don't know.
00:49:03But they're definitely trying to humiliate you here.
00:49:05Really?
00:49:06But I don't even care about this bid.
00:49:09Five million dollars!
00:49:10Daniel, what are you doing?
00:49:12Don't worry, Jess. I've got this.
00:49:17Five million dollars!
00:49:18Daniel, what are you doing?
00:49:20Don't worry, Jess. I've got this.
00:49:22I've 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.
00:49:47To the gentleman there.
00:49:53Where did you get that money from?
00:49:55Well, do you remember me telling you about I have a powerful friend?
00:50:00Yeah, the one who helped me find my mother.
00:50:03Jessica.
00:50:04James Thornton.
00:50:06In the flesh. Or Mrs. Thornton.
00:50:09I want to apologize to you.
00:50:11I am truly sorry for everything I did to you and your mother.
00:50:15And I'm trying my best to make amends.
00:50:18I'm trying my best to make amends.
00:50:20Well, I don't know what to say.
00:50:24Jess, I know it's a lot to handle, but you'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!
00:50:37Oh, this could get interesting.
00:50:49Oh, look who's alone.
00:50:53No, just leave me alone.
00:50:55You're never going to win against James Thornton.
00:50:57He's my mother's best friend.
00:50:59You're going to lose everything.
00:51:00Poor babe, still played by the big boys.
00:51:03James Thornton and his son have been playing you all along.
00:51:07What did you just say?
00:51:09James Thornton and his son?
00:51:11Wait, Jess, you didn't know?
00:51:13Daniel Thornton is his son.
00:51:16Oh, my God.
00:51:18You didn't know that.
00:51:19Now that I do.
00:51:22That's enough.
00:51:24Excuse me, Mr. Thornton.
00:51:26I'm pretty sad for 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.
00:51:41Both of you, get out of here.
00:51:45Okay.
00:51:53Jess, I've been trying to tell you.
00:51:55Am I a joke to you?
00:51:56No, what do you mean?
00:51:58You and your father.
00:52:00You've been playing me this whole time.
00:52:03No, I've been standing by your side all the time, Jess.
00:52:06I can't trust you.
00:52:08You're lying to me.
00:52:10You're right.
00:52:11You're right.
00:52:13I have been hiding things from you.
00:52:17You know what I haven't told you yet?
00:52:20Another big secret.
00:52:22Are you sure you want to hear this?
00:52:29The other big secret is
00:52:31the first time we met isn't what you think it is.
00:52:34It was five years ago.
00:52:36Five years ago?
00:52:37Yes.
00:52:39At a party.
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.
00:53:08That was you?
00:53:09Yes.
00:53:10My father forbid me from seeing you.
00:53:12But I didn't care.
00:53:14I 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.
00:53:28And 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.
00:53:51You saved me.
00:53:53Because we just belong together.
00:53:59Ew.
00:54:00Corny.
00:54:03But just...
00:54:05No more secrets.
00:54:06Okay?
00:54:08I promise.
00:54:10No more secrets.
00:54:26You're up early.
00:54:27Yeah.
00:54:28I'm gonna go pick your mom up from the airport.
00:54:30Better 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.
00:55:07What are you doing here?
00:55:12What are you doing here?
00:55:13I just wanted to share with you some interesting facts about your dear husband, Daniel Thornton.
00:55:19Gianna, can you wait outside a moment?
00:55:24Okay.
00:55:25I'm telling you now.
00:55:26Whatever 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.
00:55:34Everything?
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?
00:55:44What?
00:55:45Ashley Wimbledon.
00:55:47Heiress to the famous Wimbledon family.
00:55:49Ring any bells?
00:55:50Ashley.
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.
00:56:54So 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.
00:57:28We'll 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.
00:58:05Adrian, 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 them 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...
00:58:36It looks like you lost, Daniel.
00:58:38You'll never get in the back.
00:58:55Oh, thank God you're alive.
00:59:25Ted, what's the problem with Clara?
00:59:27Her paperwork was flawless.
00:59:28You're right, boss.
00:59:29I checked with customers in the U.S. CIS,
00:59:31and they all confirm that she legally entered the country.
00:59:34Okay.
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!
00:59:46Baby!
00:59:47Mom!
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.
01:00:14Well, well, well, Clara.
01:00:17I thought you didn't expect to see me again, did you?
01:00:19We finally have what it takes to get it all back?
01:00:23Don't look at me like that.
01:00:24You disgust me.
01:00:30Jess, we need to talk.
01:00:32I don't want to talk to you.
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.
01:00:39What are you talking about?
01:00:41I spoke to Ted.
01:00:42He told me that Clara legally came into the country.
01:00:45It was a setup.
01:00:46Do you actually expect me to believe that?
01:00:49You're all the lies.
01:00:50You're so full of shit, Daniel.
01:00:58Hello, bastard child.
01:01:00Yes, we have your mother.
01:01:02And if you ever want to see her again,
01:01:04follow the directions to the address we just sent you.
01:01:06And don't bring anyone.
01:01:08Especially Daniel.
01:01:12Let me come with you.
01:01:13No, they want me alone.
01:01:14I don't want to risk-
01:01:15Jess.
01:01:16Don't follow me.
01:01:17I will not let you do this alone.
01:01:20Mom?
01:01:21Bastard child, over here.
01:01:23You let her go.
01:01:24This has gone on far enough.
01:01:26Not so fast, sis.
01:01:28This is only the beginning.
01:01:33You sign this,
01:01:35we let her go.
01:01:37And what is it?
01:01:38An agreement signing everything over to us.
01:01:41The house,
01:01:42the company,
01:01:44everything.
01:01:47Signed.
01:01:49Now let her go.
01:01:51God, you are so naive, sis.
01:01:54What more do you want?
01:01:57Get down on your knees
01:01:58and show that you know your place.
01:02:03Get down on your knees
01:02:04and show that you know your place.
01:02:07Wait.
01:02:08Wait.
01:02:09Wait.
01:02:10Wait.
01:02:11Wait.
01:02:12Wait.
01:02:13Wait.
01:02:15Wait.
01:02:19That's better.
01:02:27Now bark like a dog.
01:02:32Come on.
01:02:37That's enough, Kristen.
01:02:39Daniel.
01:02:42We're getting her.
01:02:43Come on.
01:02:49Let's get her out of here.
01:02:50Come on, let's go.
01:02:52Come on, Daniel.
01:02:56I can't.
01:02:58Mom, we gotta go.
01:03:00Come on.
01:03:01Daniel.
01:03:06Jess.
01:03:09Don't try and talk to the police.
01:03:11They're on their way.
01:03:12Jess.
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,
01:03:28so you'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?
01:03:37You saved my mom.
01:03:38You 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.
01:03:57Jess, 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.
01:04:11Jess, when you see,
01:04:14we'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.
01:04:37But it was five years ago
01:04:39at a pool party.
01:04:41And we had our first kiss when we first met.
01:04:45It sounds pretty far-fetched.
01:04:47But for some reason,
01:04:49I 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.
01:05:01Daniel risked his life to save me and my mother.
01:05:04There's nothing more that 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.
01:05:25You two are quite the couple.
01:05:27Thank you, officer.
01:05:29Daniel, she's coming.
01:05:32Who's coming?
01:05:38Your fiancé.
01:05:40That's who.
01:05:44Your 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, please.
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.
01:06:02I don't know what Adrian told you,
01:06:05but 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, our engagement was long over
01:06:15before Jessica came to the picture.
01:06:20Oh, I 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.
01:06:32You can't do that, Ashley.
01:06:37Watch me.
01:06:42You're not the only heiress here.
01:06:47I own Miller Empire.
01:06:50And if you come for the Thorntons,
01:06:53the Miller Empire is gonna come for you.
01:06:56So hard.
01:07:01You'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.
01:07:47Andrea? Bring the car around.
01:07:52Did that actually just happen?
01:07:54Yeah.
01:07:55Wow.
01:07:56You two really don't let anyone or anything get in the way of true love.
01:08:01You'll see that coming.
01:08:05This is all your fault, Mom.
01:08:06If you wouldn't have been so reckless, then maybe we wouldn't be in this mess.
01:08:09Don't put all the blame on me. You're just as much a part of this as I am.
01:08:12Where is Ashley?
01:08:13She should be here by now.
01:08:16Miss me?
01:08:18Where have you been?
01:08:19Just tying up a few loose ends.
01:08:21Don't worry about it.
01:08:22Everything'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!
01:08:59I already have.
01:09:07I remember when this place was filled with warmth and laughter.
01:09:10It used to be a real family home back then.
01:09:13Then things just went south.
01:09:15Things will be fine again, Mom, I promise.
01:09:18We'll turn this into a good family house.
01:09:20No more hatred.
01:09:22No 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?
01:09:33Dad?
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.
01:10:01I just feel...
01:10:03Nauseous, that's all.
01:10:05Have you been getting any other symptoms, like...
01:10:08Dizziness or fatigue?
01:10:11Yeah, 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!
01:10:33Okay.
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.
01:10:54I'm gonna do this.
01:10:55Yeah, go.
01:11:03Jess?
01:11:04Jess!
01:11:07Jess, I know we've only ever spent time together a week during Christmas.
01:11:10And we've been through so much in that time.
01:11:13And over the past five years, all I've wanted to do is be with you.
01:11:17And I've had to endure the pain of that not being possible.
01:11:20I want to spend every waking moment in time with you.
01:11:23What I'm trying to say is, Jess...
01:11:28Will you marry me?
01:11:31Will you marry me?
01:11:34For real this time.
01:11:36Yes, Daniel! Yes, I will marry you!
01:11:38Yes!
01:11:39Really?
01:11:40Yes!