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.
00:08:15Okay.
00:08:21Okay.
00:08:41No. No, no, no, no. I was just passing by and just... Do you need anything?
00:08:48I was joking. Yeah, could you pass me a towel? It's just hanging out next to the door.
00:08:55Yeah, sure, sure.
00:09:08Oh my god. What? I just got fired.
00:09:11What? Wait, Jess, let me go with you.
00:09:29Sam, please, don't fire me. I'm sorry, Jess, but your immigration issue put us in a tough spot.
00:09:36I've worked for this company for years. I'm sorry, Jess. There's nothing I can do. I'm sorry.
00:09:49Look who's here. Someone who just got fired. This suits you.
00:09:57It was you. I should have known you were behind this. I'm not going to let you stay here
00:10:02and ruin things. I'm going to take away everything you have, sister.
00:10:10You just made a big mistake, sir. Who are you?
00:10:12My name is Daniel Thornton, son of James Thornton, the chairman of Thornton Enterprise.
00:10:18Oh, Mr. Thornton, welcome. What brings you here?
00:10:25Well, I have some good news for you. Jessica Miller, she's just closed a billion dollar deal.
00:10:33Take a look.
00:10:44Oh my god.
00:10:48It's real. Absolutely. With her hard work and dedication, she's made this possible.
00:10:55It's a real shame you're going to lose such a valuable employee.
00:10:58Oh, Mr. Thornton, I have made a huge mistake. Jessica will stay.
00:11:07Good. And make sure nobody knows we had this conversation.
00:11:16Jessica, you should have told me.
00:11:22What are you talking about, son?
00:11:24Jessica, you secured a huge deal for the company. Thank you.
00:11:29Did you not just fire her?
00:11:30I changed my mind. Jessica's staying. Actually, she's being promoted to sales manager.
00:11:39Can't afford to lose someone as valuable as like her.
00:11:42Great. Thanks, Sam.
00:11:45This is not over.
00:11:50I can't believe it. Jessica kept her job and she gets promoted.
00:11:54Don't worry, Lisa. I just spoke with James Thornton and he had the lawyer
00:11:58change the will in our favor. Jessica will get nothing.
00:12:02Oh my god. That's fantastic.
00:12:15No way.
00:12:21Jessica, how's work?
00:12:24Did you get your job back?
00:12:25Daniel, I need a lawyer.
00:12:33Well, look who decided to show up.
00:12:37Too bad for you, Jess. Turns out daddy's will left you nothing.
00:12:41I knew all along Robert wouldn't leave anything for this little pathetic bastard child.
00:12:47You are out of luck.
00:12:49Well, that's a lie. You showed me the will and I signed the documents.
00:12:54I'm sorry, Jessica. I've just discovered a revised will that supports Kristen and Lisa's claims.
00:13:03Mr. Thornton.
00:13:04Who is this?
00:13:05He's my lawyer. And a damn good one.
00:13:07Oh. You know, Jess, I didn't realize you had enough money to pay for a fancy little lawyer.
00:13:13You sleep with him?
00:13:15Patrick, can I have a word with you outside?
00:13:18Talk all you want. It won't change anything.
00:13:25All right, Patrick. I'm going to keep this short and sweet.
00:13:31I know you changed the will to favor Kristen and Lisa.
00:13:33I know what you're talking about, Mr. Thornton. The revised will's solid.
00:13:37Ted found an email exchange with my father. Here, take a look.
00:13:42You'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. You don't understand the position you put me in.
00:13:53I'll deal with my father. Don't you worry about that.
00:13:56You just worry about doing the right thing.
00:14:03Um, this revised will is a fake. The original will stands.
00:14:06What the hell are you doing?
00:14:08He's doing the right thing.
00:14:11Jessica, you've gotten your inheritance back. Congratulations.
00:14:16Oh my god.
00:14:18Patrick, do what you are supposed to do or James will make sure you face the consequences.
00:14:26Don't listen to him, Patrick. I'll deal with James Thornton.
00:14:29Who the hell do you think you are?
00:14:31James Thornton is one of the most powerful men in this town.
00:14:35I sure can. Isn't that right, Patrick?
00:14:38Yes. The original will stands.
00:14:40No, you are crazy.
00:14:42No, I'm not. According to the original will, Jessica stands to inherit this mansion.
00:14:47Kristen, you're out. I think you two should leave.
00:14:50You ho-wrecker. Just 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 have none.
00:15:12And you took my mother away from me and I still don't know where she is.
00:15:18You two don't deserve this mansion.
00:15:20And I would rather give it away to a charity than to see the two of you living it.
00:15:31You two should pack your things up. You have one week to leave this house.
00:15:35What the hell were you thinking? Sabotaging my plan?
00:15:38I was just doing the right thing.
00:15:40The right thing? Going against me?
00:15:43Kristen Miller has got no power anymore. Her game is over.
00:15:46I'm sure you didn't come all this way just to argue with me.
00:15:50So what do you want?
00:15:52I just want Jessica to get her mom back.
00:15:56Interesting.
00:15:57What's in it for me?
00:15:59Once Jessica gets her mom back, I'll do whatever you want.
00:16:02Whatever I want? Like what exactly?
00:16:06I'll marry Ashley.
00:16:09You'll marry Ashley?
00:16:11Yeah.
00:16:11You're willing to do that?
00:16:13Yeah. I am.
00:16:16But only if she's really happy.
00:16:19I'm not.
00:16:19I'm not.
00:16:20I'm not.
00:16:21I'm not.
00:16:21I'm not.
00:16:22I'm not.
00:16:23I'm not.
00:16:23I'm not.
00:16:24I'm not.
00:16:24I'm not.
00:16:25I'm not.
00:16:25I'm not.
00:16:26I'm not.
00:16:26She's reunited with her mother.
00:16:29Okay. Deal.
00:16:32I'll make the arrangements.
00:16:34So you're really in love with this one, huh?
00:16:36Yeah. I am.
00:16:40I sure hope she's good.
00:16:43She is.
00:16:47What's wrong?
00:16:49We have a guest.
00:16:52Mr. Thornton, good to see you again.
00:16:55Interview time.
00:16:57Great.
00:17:00When did you two meet?
00:17:01Uh, we met at a friend's party two years ago.
00:17:05What do you say, Jessica?
00:17:08Oh, yeah. Yeah.
00:17:10Interesting.
00:17:12And when did you decide to get married?
00:17:14Eight months ago.
00:17:16Six months or eight months? Which one is it?
00:17:18Yeah. Eight months ago.
00:17:19Sorry. I just...
00:17:20Sorry. I'm always getting mixed up.
00:17:23Sure. Easy mistakes.
00:17:25To make.
00:17:27And what's your anniversary date?
00:17:28March 15.
00:17:30March 15?
00:17:32All right.
00:17:36Uh, that's it?
00:17:38Yes, Mr. Thornton.
00:17:40I have everything I need.
00:17:41I'll report back to the judges.
00:17:45Oh, wait.
00:17:47Miss.
00:17:49How did we do in there?
00:17:50It was pretty bad.
00:17:55Look, I'm the son of James Thornton.
00:18:00I know who you are.
00:18:02Okay.
00:18:05You want to bribe me?
00:18:08Yes.
00:18:09I can't be bribed.
00:18:10Here's one million dollars.
00:18:16Two million dollars.
00:18:18Right.
00:18:22Three million dollars.
00:18:24It's tempting, but like I said, you can't bribe me.
00:18:27Please.
00:18:28Can you just give us one more week to prepare?
00:18:30I really want to be with this woman.
00:18:32She means the world to me.
00:18:34She saved my life.
00:18:36I'm not going to take your money, but I'll give you one week.
00:18:38Make it count.
00:18:41Next 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.
00:19:11Now, I wanted to make our first Christmas special,
00:19:15so I did a little digging and I found this.
00:19:18This tree is amazing.
00:19:24What happened?
00:19:27I don't know.
00:19:29I don't know.
00:19:30I don't know.
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00:19:33I don't know.
00:19:34I don't know.
00:19:35I don't know.
00:19:36I don't know.
00:19:38What happened?
00:19:41Let me have a look.
00:19:42Um, I have a festive gift.
00:20:11I have a festive gift for you two.
00:20:19Wow.
00:20:21Jess, you look gorgeous.
00:20:28And then I told him that's not how you negotiate.
00:20:31You did.
00:21:02Okay.
00:21:08What, am I sleeping wrong?
00:21:09Maybe.
00:21:11Maybe not.
00:21:28So that is how you negotiate.
00:21:33You're not like that.
00:21:46You're stuck.
00:21:48Hold on, I got this.
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00:23:28Yes.
00:23:38Oh, my God.
00:23:39Did I just sleep with Daniel last night?
00:23:42I told him it would only be a contract marriage.
00:23:52Good morning.
00:23:53This is the most beautiful morning that I've ever had.
00:23:56Daniel, I'm- I'm so sorry about last night. It was- It wasn't supposed to happen, and I promise it will never happen again.
00:24:07She didn't mean it. Oh, Jessica, last night was amazing.
00:24:12Uh, yeah, Jess, uh, I get it. It was, uh, it was a one-time thing.
00:24:22Yeah, just like, just a one-time thing.
00:24:24Yeah. Anyway, it's, uh, your big day today. You're the new CEO of the Miller Empire.
00:24:33Thank you for the reminder. And now that you mention it, I'm really scared.
00:24:41Oh, no, Jess, I didn't mean it like that. What I was meant to say is, I'm gonna help.
00:24:54I don't know what to do, Mother. That bitch is kicking us out.
00:24:57We still have a chance. That 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.
00:25:07I will call Richard. Everyone respects Richard's vote. And I will make sure he doesn't vote for her.
00:25:13And I'll dig up all the dirt I can find on her.
00:25:15You go, girl.
00:25:25These clothes are beautiful, but, uh, very expensive. Like this one. That is $9,000.
00:25:37Jess, don't worry about it. It's on me. Look at it as, uh, my first gift to my wife.
00:25:44Daniel, I can't let you pay for this.
00:25:46Look, Jess, you're gonna be a CEO, which means you've gotta look the part. Trust me. It's an investment.
00:25:53Mr. Thornton, welcome back. How can I assist you today?
00:25:57You come here a lot?
00:25:59Well, of course. Mr. Thornton owns this store.
00:26:02Uh, Jess, why don't you try this one on? You'll look great in it.
00:26:10Wow, Jess, you look amazing.
00:26:13You think so?
00:26:15Yeah. This is exactly what a CEO would wear.
00:26:19Absolutely. Great choice.
00:26:20We'll take this one.
00:26:22Something on your mind?
00:26:24Well, it's probably nothing, but it's just that clerk seemed very fond of you.
00:26:30Oh, uh, being friendly is a part of my job.
00:26:34Okay.
00:26:40So that's how you got your lawyer, huh?
00:26:44Now 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. You can do this.
00:27:06Yeah, but what if they don't accept me?
00:27:08They will. Trust me. Just speak from the heart. Show your true self.
00:27:13Look at you two little lovebirds.
00:27:17Pathetic.
00:27:20Ted, we can talk about this later.
00:27:23Okay.
00:27:25You go in. I'll meet you in there soon, okay?
00:27:33Good luck in there, sis.
00:27:35You're gonna need it. You don't have the votes.
00:27:41I know my background doesn't seem very typical of a CEO, but I built myself from the bottom up here.
00:27:47Miller Corporation is a leader in tech and services, reaching industries from healthcare to energy.
00:27:57We have over 10,000 employees worldwide who've worked hard to build this company from the ground up.
00:28:04And I was one of them. I know them.
00:28:07And I believe that I can help lead this company to become everyone's company.
00:28:12Let's proceed to the vote. All in favor?
00:28:18Robert lost his damn mind. He picked his secret child to be the CEO only because of his guilty conscience.
00:28:25Richard, if I may...
00:28:27I'm not done talking. You can't lead us. And you're not getting my vote.
00:28:32Richard, if I may speak...
00:28:34Go ahead. But I won't change my mind.
00:28:40Sorry for interrupting everyone, but I have something important to share with you all today.
00:28:44Who the hell are you?
00:28:45Well, Richard, I'm the person who's going to expose you.
00:28:48What did you just say?
00:28:50How do I say this?
00:28:52You're a sex pervert.
00:28:54What?
00:28:57You see, everyone, this file contains multiple sexual harassment lawsuits against Richard over the past 30 years.
00:29:07Some of them also have ongoing lawsuits.
00:29:10They're all just allegations, and they've all been settled. I'm innocent.
00:29:13We've also got in contact with some of the victims, and they're willing to come forward and testify.
00:29:17Actually, I have not finished yet.
00:29:19You're also stealing money from the company, and we have financial records to prove it.
00:29:28The evidence is clear. He's guilty.
00:29:32Okay, then. Let's all vote for Richard Donald's immediate suspension.
00:29:37All in favor?
00:29:38We have 15 votes.
00:29:41The board has decided Richard Donald is officially removed from his position.
00:29:46Security, escort him out immediately.
00:29:49I know my way.
00:29:55And all in favor of appointing Jessica Miller as the new CEO.
00:30:16I'm sorry I was late. I had to make sure I had enough evidence to mail.
00:30:20No, don't be sorry, Daniel. That was so worth the wait.
00:30:23Good.
00:30:25This is not over. You'll see.
00:30:28How's packing going, Lisa? You're about to be evicted soon.
00:30:36She won again, that bitch.
00:30:38I know. It's so unfair.
00:30:40Don't we have a guest?
00:30:42Lisa, honey, I've been trying to reach you.
00:30:45Why haven't you returned my calls?
00:30:47I've been busy.
00:30:49Busy? Even with Jessica?
00:30:51How did you know?
00:30:53Oh, I know. And I think I know how to help you take it down.
00:30:55Again.
00:30:57You know who he is to me anymore, Adrian.
00:30:59I only needed you to help me get rid of Jessica.
00:31:01To the new CEO of the Miller Empire.
00:31:05Well, I couldn't have done it without you, Daniel.
00:31:08I also have another Christmas surprise for you.
00:31:11Who are you calling?
00:31:15Is it?
00:31:17Yes, Jess. It'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 is ready to kill you, Jess.
00:31:27I had no option but to vanish.
00:31:29Oh, Mom, it's okay.
00:31:31You didn't do anything wrong.
00:31:33I'll bring you back into the country, I promise.
00:31:36Daniel, how did you find her?
00:31:38I have a few powerful friends.
00:31:40They did me a favor.
00:31:42But I'll leave you two alone.
00:31:52Two more, please.
00:31:55Daniel.
00:31:57Daniel.
00:31:59Adrian!
00:32:01Long time no see, buddy.
00:32:03Oh my God, how long has it been?
00:32:05Ten years.
00:32:07Ten years! Oh my God!
00:32:09The last time I must have seen you was at law school.
00:32:11Yep.
00:32:13Go Reds.
00:32:15Go Reds.
00:32:17What are you doing here?
00:32:19Just in town to run some errands.
00:32:21Just wanted to come in for a quick bite.
00:32:23Nice, man, nice.
00:32:24I saw you earlier.
00:32:26She looks pretty.
00:32:28Yeah, my wife.
00:32:30Your wife?
00:32:32Yeah, Jess.
00:32:34You're married?
00:32:36Yes.
00:32:38Yeah, you have to introduce me to her.
00:32:40Come on, let's go say hi.
00:32:42Come and say hello.
00:32:44It's good to see you, bud.
00:32:46Good to see you too, man.
00:32:48Jess, I wanted you to meet an old friend of mine.
00:32:50Adrian, this is Jess.
00:32:52Jess, this is Adrian.
00:32:54I don't want to see him.
00:32:57You two know each other?
00:32:59Yes, Daniel.
00:33:01I was her first boyfriend.
00:33:04Come on, Jess.
00:33:06Don't you miss me?
00:33:08I don't want to see you anymore.
00:33:10I know you still love me, Jess.
00:33:12No, I don't.
00:33:16I think you should leave, Adrian.
00:33:18Okay, Daniel, relax.
00:33:20Now.
00:33:25I'm leaving.
00:33:29Does she know she's lying?
00:33:34Boss, Adrian Wesley now represents the Eastside Crystal Mirror.
00:33:38They want to protect the world.
00:33:40I should have known.
00:33:42What else?
00:33:44Adrian also used me, Jessica.
00:33:46Actually, he's the one who sabotaged Jessica's immigration paperwork.
00:33:49It caused all this trouble.
00:33:51That son of a bitch.
00:33:53We need to win this war.
00:33:55Do whatever it takes.
00:34:04Daniel?
00:34:06Sorry, did I wake you?
00:34:08No, can...
00:34:10Can you join me in bed, please?
00:34:15Are you sure?
00:34:21I just...
00:34:23I 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.
00:34:36He's just trying to do it to get under your skin.
00:34:38I did care for Adrian once,
00:34:40but he just destroyed everything we had.
00:34:43I 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.
00:34:55No one else.
00:35:06I love you too, Jess.
00:35:08And I'm not going anywhere.
00:35:21Good morning, husband.
00:35:23Morning, wife.
00:35:25Are you ready for your big day as the new CEO?
00:35:28If only you were with me.
00:35:47You're going to do great today.
00:35:57Jess?
00:35:59Here's your coffee.
00:36:03What's wrong?
00:36:05Oh, it's just, it's this job.
00:36:07It's all so new to me.
00:36:09Okay, calm down.
00:36:11Remember, you're the CEO,
00:36:13which means you're the boss.
00:36:15Yeah, but I don't know how to be a boss.
00:36:18Hey, Jess.
00:36:20Oh, Giovanna, I am so happy you're here.
00:36:24Aw.
00:36:26You must be Daniel.
00:36:28Jessica's been talking about you for days.
00:36:31I'm flattered.
00:36:33I really wish you could be here with me, G.
00:36:35It's exhausting.
00:36:37Oh, at least you have a job, Jess.
00:36:39I'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.
00:37:03How would you like to come work for me?
00:37:08Of course.
00:37:10Okay, then.
00:37:12My first order as CEO.
00:37:14Gianna, you are hired as my personal assistant.
00:37:19Oh, my God, Jess. Thank you so much.
00:37:22See? Being a boss is easy.
00:37:25You can do whatever you want.
00:37:33Oh, my God.
00:37:35What's wrong?
00:37:37The company's stock prices are dropping like crazy.
00:37:40What is happening?
00:37:41This is weird.
00:37:43The stock's getting down.
00:37:45Well, well, well.
00:37:47Looks like things aren't going so well.
00:37:50What did you do, Lisa?
00:37:52I asked Richard and some of the other investors
00:37:54to sell their stocks.
00:37:56The board members are not going to be happy
00:37:58about the stock prices, Jessica.
00:38:00What do you want?
00:38:02Resign as CEO or I will destroy this company.
00:38:05No way.
00:38:07Okay.
00:38:09Then I will destroy this company.
00:38:11The investors 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. Take a seat.
00:38:26What 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.
00:38:37You would need at least a billion dollars.
00:38:39I guess anything's possible these days.
00:38:42God damn it!
00:38:44God, she's annoying.
00:38:49You must be my lucky star.
00:38:57Daniel.
00:39:00Gina.
00:39:02I know who you are, Daniel.
00:39:04You're the son of James Thornton.
00:39:06How did you find out?
00:39:08I used to work for your father.
00:39:10Please don't tell Jess.
00:39:12I'll pay you. How much do you want?
00:39:14I don't want your money.
00:39:16I care for my friend.
00:39:18Actually, your father fired me because I tried to help Jessica.
00:39:20I'm sorry, Gina.
00:39:22It's okay.
00:39:24I just want to know why.
00:39:26She hates my family.
00:39:28I have to lie to her.
00:39:30She hates your family, but she loves you.
00:39:33I can see that.
00:39:35You really think so?
00:39:36Yes.
00:39:38I love her too.
00:39:40She's the best thing that's ever happened to me.
00:39:43That's good to hear.
00:39:45Please protect her.
00:39:53Daniel.
00:39:55It's my mom.
00:39:57Adrian threatened her.
00:40:02Adrian threatened my mom on the phone.
00:40:03He said he was going to block her from entering the country.
00:40:06What should we do?
00:40:08Jess.
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.
00:40:31Book her on the first flight out tomorrow.
00:40:33Got 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.
00:40:50But I'm...
00:40:52I'm still scared.
00:40:54I just... I need a day off.
00:40:56I love the sound of that.
00:40:58What did you have in mind?
00:40:59I was thinking...
00:41:03I want to buy a house.
00:41:13So?
00:41:15Do you like this place?
00:41:17It's amazing.
00:41:19But, Jess, I appreciate the gesture.
00:41:21But you don't need to buy me a house.
00:41:24No, no.
00:41:26I insist.
00:41:27You've done so much
00:41:29to help me.
00:41:31Besides, we can live together
00:41:33here.
00:41:35Hi.
00:41:37Your father is here.
00:41:39Are you meeting him here?
00:41:42Well,
00:41:44I've never met your parents,
00:41:46so I'm pretty excited
00:41:48to meet an in-law.
00:41:50Oh, is...
00:41:52Is that him?
00:41:54Come on, let's go say hi.
00:41:55Hi.
00:41:56Jess, wait.
00:41:57Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
00:41:59Um...
00:42:01I might not have told my dad
00:42:03about 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.
00:42:23Dad?
00:42:24Dad?
00:42:25What the hell?
00:42:26Jessica's here.
00:42:27She can't see her face,
00:42:28so don't take them off.
00:42:31I want to talk to you about Ashley, Daniel.
00:42:37Why hasn't Daniel told his father
00:42:38about me and our wedding?
00:42:40Ashley?
00:42:41Really?
00:42:42Not today.
00:42:44And what is this shirt you're wearing?
00:42:47Mother insisted I wear it
00:42:49in this charity event
00:42:50in Norway.
00:42:51Right.
00:42:52Said it makes me look more grounded.
00:42:55And approachable.
00:42:58And don't go changing our subject.
00:42:59I want to discuss our agreement.
00:43:01I give you Clara,
00:43:03and you marry Ashley.
00:43:09Why does he look so...
00:43:10nervous?
00:43:11Am I not good enough?
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.
00:43:22Actually,
00:43:23Clara isn't safe yet.
00:43:24Lisa Miller might try
00:43:25and be sabotaging everything.
00:43:27This is why you don't
00:43:28mess with the Miller family.
00:43:30You should have left it alone.
00:43:32All I'm asking is just a few more days.
00:43:34She is coming to town
00:43:35in a few days.
00:43:36What?
00:43:38Jess!
00:43:39Jess.
00:43:48Dad?
00:43:49This is Jess.
00:43:50Jess.
00:43:51This is Dad.
00:43:52You can call him Jimmy.
00:43:54Jimmy?
00:43:57I'm Jimmy, sweetie.
00:43:59It's lovely to meet you, Jimmy.
00:44:01And can I just say
00:44:02that is a lovely
00:44:03Hawaiian shirt.
00:44:04It really, really suits you.
00:44:06Well, thank you, Jessica.
00:44:08It's, uh,
00:44:09one I'm fond of.
00:44:11So,
00:44:12who is Ashley?
00:44:14I heard you guys talking
00:44:15about her earlier.
00:44:16Oh,
00:44:17she's just a
00:44:18old family friend.
00:44:20Oh.
00:44:21They grew up
00:44:22and went to law school together.
00:44:23Oh.
00:44:24And she had
00:44:25Daniel's first kiss.
00:44:27Oh.
00:44:28Her wedding is, uh,
00:44:30approaching soon,
00:44:31and, uh,
00:44:32I'd like Daniel to attend.
00:44:33Dad!
00:44:34I'm reminiscing
00:44:35about the good old days.
00:44:36No, it's,
00:44:37it's fine, honestly.
00:44:38It's lovely to hear
00:44:39about Daniel's childhood
00:44:40and more about his life.
00:44:41You bastard child!
00:44:47Well, well.
00:44:49What do we have here?
00:44:51You think you can
00:44:52afford this place?
00:44:53You're about to
00:44:54lose this battle
00:44:55and be out on the streets
00:44:57soon.
00:44:58Who's this clown?
00:45:02Looks like he belongs
00:45:03in a circus.
00:45:04How dare you, Kristen!
00:45:06How do you know my name?
00:45:07And don't you dare
00:45:08call me by my first name.
00:45:10That's enough!
00:45:12Don't talk to my father
00:45:13like that.
00:45:15Oh.
00:45:16Oh.
00:45:17He's your father.
00:45:18He's your father.
00:45:20How does it feel
00:45:21to be a father
00:45:22of such a loser?
00:45:23Don't talk
00:45:24to my family
00:45:25like that.
00:45:26Your family.
00:45:27Your family
00:45:28suck, Jessica.
00:45:30Especially your mother.
00:45:32The home-wrecking tramp.
00:45:34A whore.
00:45:42Your family
00:45:43suck, Jessica.
00:45:45Especially your mother.
00:45:47The home-wrecking tramp.
00:45:50A whore.
00:45:52Damn!
00:45:56How dare you slap me?
00:45:59That is enough, Kristen.
00:46:02I'm not going to lay a hand
00:46:03on my wife.
00:46:07Ladies, you need to leave
00:46:08now.
00:46:09You can't throw us out.
00:46:10We're buyers.
00:46:11We're not going anywhere.
00:46:12The owner of this property
00:46:13has banned you
00:46:14from coming here.
00:46:15You need to leave now
00:46:16or I'll call security.
00:46:19You
00:46:21will regret this.
00:46:23I've heard that a thousand times.
00:46:25Now leave.
00:46:35Thank you, Jessica.
00:46:37You stood up for me.
00:46:38Well, we're family, Jimmy.
00:46:40It's what I'm supposed to do.
00:46:43Look,
00:46:44I appreciate it.
00:46:46You're a nice girl.
00:46:48I found a good wife, son.
00:46:52Dad,
00:46:53about Ashley's wedding,
00:46:54I don't think I'm going to be able
00:46:55to make it.
00:46:56I'll look into it.
00:46:57I'll speak to her about it.
00:46:58Oh, no, no, no, no.
00:47:00Daniel can still attend.
00:47:01It's not a problem.
00:47:03Jess, I just want to focus
00:47:04on you and I.
00:47:06I'm not the jealous type.
00:47:08Plus, I don't want you to miss
00:47:09your first crush's wedding.
00:47:10Well,
00:47:11you decide, Daniel.
00:47:13Oh,
00:47:14there's a long party.
00:47:16You two want to come?
00:47:17It's in three hours.
00:47:19Yeah.
00:47:20Dad,
00:47:21we'll go.
00:47:22Great.
00:47:24I'll see you there.
00:47:35Well, this place is
00:47:36extremely high class.
00:47:38Well,
00:47:39my
00:47:40dad has a few rich friends.
00:47:45And James Thornton is here.
00:47:48I know you don't want to see him,
00:47:50but Jess,
00:47:51the dance here,
00:47:52is going to join us later.
00:47:53Okay.
00:47:55Ah,
00:47:56the bidding's about to start.
00:48:01Oh,
00:48:02that bitch is here!
00:48:03I know.
00:48:04Don't worry,
00:48:05we can teach him a lesson.
00:48:06Yeah, how?
00:48:07Let's see if Daniel can handle
00:48:08a little humiliation.
00:48:11With money.
00:48:12Dude, with money?
00:48:13What money?
00:48:14I haven't gotten my inheritance back yet.
00:48:15Yeah, I know.
00:48:16Your mother spoke to Richard.
00:48:17He said he's willing to
00:48:18domain some cash
00:48:19if we make Jessica look ugly.
00:48:21Oh,
00:48:23you're the best.
00:48:26I know.
00:48:31Ladies and gentlemen,
00:48:32welcome to this evening's auction.
00:48:34Ladies and gentlemen,
00:48:35welcome to this evening's auction.
00:48:36We have for you
00:48:37the last dance.
00:48:39Bid starts at
00:48:40one million dollars.
00:48:44One million dollars!
00:48:47Two million dollars,
00:48:48right here.
00:48:52Three
00:48:53million
00:48:54dollars!
00:48:58Four
00:48:59million dollars.
00:49:01What are they doing?
00:49:02Where did they get that money from?
00:49:03I don't know,
00:49:04but I'll definitely try to
00:49:05humiliate you here.
00:49:06Really?
00:49:07But I don't even care
00:49:08about this bit.
00:49:10Five million dollars!
00:49:12Daniel, what are you doing?
00:49:13Don't worry, Jess,
00:49:14I've got this.
00:49:18Five million dollars!
00:49:19Daniel, what are you doing?
00:49:21Don't worry, Jess,
00:49:22I've got this.
00:49:23I'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
00:49:32million dollars!
00:49:34Eight
00:49:35million dollars!
00:49:36Did that just happen?
00:49:37Ten
00:49:38million dollars!
00:49:41Awesome.
00:49:43Ten million,
00:49:44once,
00:49:45twice,
00:49:46sold.
00:49:47See you gentlemen there.
00:49:55Where did you get that money from?
00:49:57Well,
00:49:58do you remember me telling you
00:49:59about how I have a powerful friend?
00:50:02Yeah, the one who
00:50:03helped me find my mother.
00:50:05Jessica.
00:50:06James
00:50:07Thornton.
00:50:08In the flesh,
00:50:09or
00:50:10Mrs. Thornton.
00:50:12I want to apologize to you.
00:50:13I am truly sorry
00:50:15for everything I did to you
00:50:16and your mother.
00:50:17And I'm trying my best
00:50:19to make amends.
00:50:20Well,
00:50:21I
00:50:22don't know
00:50:23what
00:50:24to say.
00:50:25Jess, I know it's a lot to handle,
00:50:26but you've just got to trust me.
00:50:27Yeah, but why didn't you just tell me
00:50:28in the first place, Daniel?
00:50:29Jess!
00:50:31Jessica!
00:50:32Don't follow me!
00:50:37Oh,
00:50:38this could get interesting.
00:50:51Look who's alone.
00:50:53No, just leave me alone.
00:50:55You're never going to win
00:50:56against James Thornton.
00:50:57He's my mother's best friend.
00:50:59You're going to lose everything.
00:51:00Poor babe,
00:51:01still played by the big boys.
00:51:03James Thornton
00:51:04and his son
00:51:05have been playing you all along.
00:51:07Wait,
00:51:08what did you just say?
00:51:09James Thornton
00:51:10and his son?
00:51:11Wait, Jess, you didn't know?
00:51:12Daniel Thornton
00:51:14is his son.
00:51:17Oh, my God.
00:51:18I didn't know that.
00:51:19Now that I do.
00:51:22That's enough!
00:51:24Excuse me,
00:51:25Mr. Thornton.
00:51:26I'm pretty sad
00:51:27for the Thornton family.
00:51:36This man has been
00:51:37lying to you all along.
00:51:39Poor little girl's
00:51:40got no one to trust.
00:51:41Both of you,
00:51:42get out of here.
00:51:45Okay.
00:51:52Jess,
00:51:53I've been trying to tell you.
00:51:54Am I a joke to you?
00:51:55No.
00:51:57What do you mean?
00:51:58You
00:51:59and your father
00:52:01have been playing me
00:52:02this whole time.
00:52:03No.
00:52:04I've been standing by your side
00:52:05all the time, Jess.
00:52:07I can't trust you.
00:52:08You're lying to me.
00:52:10You're right.
00:52:11You're right.
00:52:15I have been hiding things from you.
00:52:18You know what I haven't told you yet?
00:52:21Another big secret.
00:52:24Are you sure you want to hear this?
00:52:28The other big secret is
00:52:30the first time we met
00:52:31isn'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.
00:52:41I was drunk
00:52:42and I fell in a pool.
00:52:51Oh, 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
00:53:04for what you did for me that day.
00:53:06That...
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!
00:53:17You can't stop me from seeing her!
00:53:19I'm doing what's best for you, Daniel.
00:53:21That girl
00:53:22and all her family
00:53:23are nothing but trouble.
00:53:25And then he decided to tell me
00:53:26about everything he did to you and your mom.
00:53:28And I felt so guilty.
00:53:29It's okay.
00:53:33I was ashamed to approach you.
00:53:35I just didn't know how to face you
00:53:36without making things worse.
00:53:37And I thought the best thing to do
00:53:38was just be happy.
00:53:41No, I know.
00:53:42And then I heard about you being deported
00:53:43and I just couldn't let that happen.
00:53:45Well...
00:53:47I saved you.
00:53:50You saved me.
00:53:53Because we
00:53:54just belong together.
00:53:57Yeah.
00:53:59Ew.
00:54:00Corny.
00:54:03But just...
00:54:05no more secrets.
00:54:07Okay?
00:54:09I promise.
00:54:11No more secrets.
00:54:27You're up early.
00:54:28Yeah.
00:54:30I'm gonna go pick your mom up from the airport.
00:54:32Better sooner than later.
00:54:36Gianna just texted me.
00:54:38She said that I have my first
00:54:39weekly 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
00:54:50and I'll bring her straight to the office.
00:54:52Thanks.
00:54:53You're the best.
00:54:57Well, 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 want to share with you
00:55:14some interesting facts
00:55:15about your dear husband,
00:55:16Daniel Thornton.
00:55:19Gianna,
00:55:20can you wait outside a moment?
00:55:24Okay.
00:55:25I'm telling you now,
00:55:26whatever bad made-up facts
00:55:28that you've come to tell me about Daniel
00:55:30is not gonna work.
00:55:32Because Daniel already told me everything.
00:55:34Everything?
00:55:35Are you so sure?
00:55:37Yeah.
00:55:38Him and his father came clean
00:55:39about everything.
00:55:40There's nothing more to hide.
00:55:41And did they also tell you
00:55:42Daniel was supposed to marry
00:55:43his 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.
00:55:51Ashley.
00:55:54Ashley.
00:55:56Who is Ashley?
00:55:58I heard you guys talking about her earlier.
00:56:00Oh, she's just a
00:56:02old childhood friend.
00:56:04They grew up and went to law school together.
00:56:06Oh.
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
00:56:26from the airport himself.
00:56:28I'll be seeing her soon.
00:56:30What are you laughing about?
00:56:36Daniel isn't 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
00:56:47with him to meet with her?
00:56:49And what kind of a husband does that?
00:56:50I had an early meeting this morning
00:56:52and Daniel didn't want me to worry.
00:56:54So easily manipulated, Jess.
00:56:58Just like old times.
00:56:59Yeah, well,
00:57:01I don't believe a word you say.
00:57:04Daniel 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.
00:57:18You're free to live in this country.
00:57:20Clara, I also want to apologize
00:57:22for everything you went through years ago.
00:57:24I'm deeply sorry.
00:57:25Well, he did bring me back here,
00:57:27but now I just want to see my daughter.
00:57:29We'll go to her.
00:57:30Not so fast, Danny boy.
00:57:35You're too late, Lisa.
00:57:37Clara's here to claim Robert's inheritance back.
00:57:39Ooh, I don't think so.
00:57:41Agents, do you think?
00:57:42Wait.
00:57:43This is a mistake.
00:57:44No.
00:57:45Clara's got past customs.
00:57:46She can stay.
00:57:47Sweetheart, you really think those little documents
00:57:49can stop this?
00:57:50I don't think so.
00:57:51Back off, Lisa.
00:57:52Watch it, little boy.
00:57:54Jess.
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, I promise.
00:58:01Just stay strong.
00:58:02Sis, it looks like you've been screwed by the Thorntons again.
00:58:05Adrienne, you sabotaged this.
00:58:07You'll pay for this.
00:58:08See, babe?
00:58:09I 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.
00:58:33I can't trust you anymore.
00:58:34Jess!
00:58:35It's just...
00:58:36It looks like you lost, Daniel.
00:58:38You're never getting her back.
00:58:45Oh, thank God you're alive.
00:59:16Hi.
00:59:25Ted, what's the problem with Clara?
00:59:26Her paperwork was false.
00:59:28You're right, boss.
00:59:29I checked with customers in the US CIS,
00:59:31and they all confirm that she legally entered the country.
00:59:34Okay, boss.
00:59:35I did it, boss.
00:59:38Agents, do your thing.
00:59:40Wait.
00:59:41What?
00:59:42This is a mistake.
00:59:43No.
00:59:44Jess!
00:59:45Jess, baby!
00:59:46Mom!
00:59:49The ICE agents weren't real.
00:59:51They were hired by Adrian and Lisa to kidnap Clara.
00:59:53Hold on a sec.
00:59:57You're right, boss.
00:59:58We found out those people want her.
01:00:00What should we do?
01:00:01I need to find out where they took her.
01:00:03Use all our contacts.
01:00:04I'm not going to let them get away with this.
01:00:06On it, boss.
01:00:07Mom.
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?
01:00:22Don't look at me like that. You 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.
01:00:38What are you talking about?
01:00:40I spoke to Ted.
01:00:41He told me that Clara legally came into the country.
01:00:44It was a setup.
01:00:46Do you actually expect me to believe that?
01:00:48After all the lies?
01:00:49You're so full of shit, Daniel!
01:00:58Hello, bastard child.
01:00:59Yes, we have your mother.
01:01:01And if you ever want to see her again,
01:01:03follow the directions to the address we just sent you.
01:01:05And don't bring anyone.
01:01:07Especially Daniel.
01:01:11Let me come with you.
01:01:12No, they want me alone.
01:01:13I don't want to risk-
01:01:14Jess.
01:01:15Don't follow me.
01:01:16I will not let you do this alone.
01:01:23Mom?
01:01:24Bastard child, over here.
01:01:26Let her go.
01:01:27This has gone on far enough.
01:01:29Not so fast, sis.
01:01:31This is only the beginning.
01:01:36You sign this,
01:01:38we let her go.
01:01:40And what is it?
01:01:41An agreement signing everything over to us.
01:01:44The house,
01:01:45the company,
01:01:47everything.
01:01:55It's signed.
01:01:57Now let her go.
01:01:58God, you are so naive, sis.
01:02:02What more do you want?
01:02:04Get down on your knees
01:02:05and show that you know your place.
01:02:10Get down on your knees
01:02:11and show that you know your place.
01:02:15Wait.
01:02:19That's better.
01:02:26Now bark like a dog.
01:02:31Come on.
01:02:35That's enough, Kristen.
01:02:41We're getting out, come on.
01:02:48Let's get her out of here.
01:02:49Come on, let's go.
01:02:51Come on, Daniel!
01:02:55I can't.
01:02:57We need to finish this.
01:02:58Mom, we gotta go.
01:02:59Come on.
01:03:00Daniel!
01:03:05Jess.
01:03:08Don't try and talk to the police.
01:03:10They're on their way.
01:03:11Jess,
01:03:12I'm so sorry.
01:03:13Why are you apologizing?
01:03:15Just don't move.
01:03:25The doctor said it was nothing serious,
01:03:27so
01:03:28you'll be out of here soon.
01:03:30Jess, I just want to apologize.
01:03:32I'm so sorry.
01:03:33Daniel, what are you apologizing for?
01:03:36You saved my mom.
01:03:37You saved us.
01:03:40Hello again, Mr. Thornton.
01:03:42Officer, you're here.
01:03:44Yes.
01:03:45You promised me last week
01:03:46we'd get that interview done.
01:03:49Officer,
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,
01:03:57it's okay.
01:03:59We can do the interview.
01:04:04We can do the interview.
01:04:07Are you insane?
01:04:08We haven't rehearsed this.
01:04:11Jess,
01:04:12when you see
01:04:13we've been rehearsing this whole Christmas,
01:04:15there's no better time to do this.
01:04:17You're right.
01:04:20We're ready, officer.
01:04:22Let's start with the question I asked you last week.
01:04:25When 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
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.
01:04:40And 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
01:05:03to 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.
01:05:09How frequently have you two
01:05:11spent the night together in 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!
01:05:30She's coming!
01:05:31Who's coming?
01:05:38Your fiancé.
01:05:39That's who.
01:05:44Your fiancé.
01:05:45That's who.
01:05:47Ashley.
01:05:48I guess I'm not done yet.
01:05:50You betrayed my family's trust, Daniel.
01:05:53Ashley.
01:05:54Please.
01:05:55Can't we talk about this?
01:05:57So you're Jessica Miller, hm?
01:05:59Adrian's told me all about you.
01:06:02I don't know what Adrian told you,
01:06:04but it's not what you think.
01:06:06Daniel was supposed to marry me.
01:06:09And then you just waltzed in
01:06:11and ruined everything.
01:06:12Ashley.
01:06:13Our engagement was long over
01:06:15before Jessica came to the picture.
01:06:19Oh.
01:06:20I see.
01:06:21You think this is over.
01:06:24I'm the heiress of the Wimbledon family.
01:06:27The 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,
01:06:52the Miller Empire is gonna come for you
01:06:55so hard.
01:07:00You've got guts, Jessica.
01:07:03I like you.
01:07:06I gotta tell you,
01:07:08I didn't expect that.
01:07:09This is so much better than watching TV.
01:07:11Glad to see you've replaced me with someone
01:07:13with a little fire, Daniel.
01:07:16I always knew Daniel didn't love me,
01:07:18but he was too afraid of his father
01:07:21to ever go after his true love.
01:07:23But I guess I'm happy
01:07:26that he's found someone who wants the same things as him.
01:07:31So...
01:07:34that's it?
01:07:36That's it.
01:07:40Enjoy your happy ending.
01:07:43Enjoy your happy ending, darling.
01:07:49Andrea?
01:07:50Bring the car around.
01:07:53Did that actually just happen?
01:07:55Yeah.
01:07:56Wow.
01:07:57You two really don't let anyone
01:08:00or anything get in the way of true love.
01:08:03You see that coming.
01:08:06This is all your fault, Mom.
01:08:07If you wouldn't have been so reckless,
01:08:08then maybe we wouldn't be in this mess.
01:08:10Don't put all the blame on me.
01:08:11You're just as much a part of this as I am.
01:08:13Where is Adrian?
01:08:14Would you 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 done nothing illegal.
01:08:42You two on the other hand,
01:08:44that's a different story.
01:08:45You set us up!
01:08:46I'm just ensuring my own safety.
01:08:49After all,
01:08:50I kept my hands clean.
01:08:56Ouch!
01:08:57You're not gonna get away with this, asshole!
01:08:59I already have.
01:09:00Fuck!
01:09:02Hmm.
01:09:06I remember when this place was filled with warmth and laughter.
01:09:10Used 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.
01:09:23I missed you every single day, Jess.
01:09:25I'm so sorry for everything both of us had to go through.
01:09:32Jessica?
01:09:33Clara?
01:09:35I am so sorry for everything that I've done to you both.
01:09:39I was wrong.
01:09:41And I know I can never fully make up for it.
01:09:44But I wanna 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...
01:09:59I'm fine.
01:10:01I just feel...
01:10:03Nauseous, that's all.
01:10:05Have you been getting any other symptoms like dizziness or fatigue?
01:10:10Yeah, but I just thought that was from all the stress.
01:10:16Sweetheart, you're pregnant!
01:10:19Really?
01:10:20You're showing all the signs, Jess.
01:10:24We're gonna have a baby!
01:10:26Wait!
01:10:27That 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.
01:11:01Ahem.
01:11:05Jess?
01:11:06Jess!
01:11:09Jess, I know we've only ever spent time together a week during Christmas.
01:11:12And we've been through so much in that time.
01:11:15And over the past five years, all I've wanted to do is be with you.
01:11:19And I've had to endure the pain of that not being possible.
01:11:22I want to spend every waking moment in time with you.
01:11:25I'm not trying to say this, Jess.
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!