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00:00:00Billionaire from Montgomery Enterprises, Aston Montgomery, was known for his corporate ruthlessness.
00:00:21Stella Evans?
00:00:22You didn't even graduate from college?
00:00:29Mr. Montgomery is your love child.
00:00:33You said there'd be no more scandals.
00:00:34No, father, there are no scandals.
00:00:35Me, my fiance, and the mother of my child, until my father signs the company over to
00:00:36me.
00:00:37Then I will pay you five million dollars.
00:00:38Fine, but only because my rent's already overdue.
00:00:39It's hard to believe you had a baby less than a year ago.
00:00:52Montgomerys don't associate with peasants.
00:00:54Touch my wife again, I will end you.
00:00:55No, my baby!
00:00:56Maybe life with Aston won't be so bad after all.
00:01:01I would do anything for you, anything for our family.
00:01:05Aston isn't the man you think he is, whatever feelings you're thinking they have.
00:01:10I love you, Stella Evans.
00:01:12It's all just one big lie.
00:01:14I have meant every word I have said to you.
00:01:18I'm in, Stella, I'm all in.
00:01:19Are you?
00:01:26You have to be prepared, I don't have long.
00:01:45I'm not going to let you die, Mom.
00:01:46You're going to beat this cancer.
00:01:48Danny, what are you doing?
00:01:49What does it look like I'm doing?
00:01:55Your rent's late.
00:01:58You're digging it.
00:02:00It's two days late, and you said it wouldn't be an issue.
00:02:09I changed my mind.
00:02:11So, unless you want to pay up with that title.
00:02:17There's a lot of you in this. You're out by tomorrow morning.
00:02:24Please. You know my mom's cancer treatments are expensive, and I've never been late before.
00:02:30Oh, stop it.
00:02:33You should have thought of that before dumping me.
00:02:37I'll get you the money. I have a job interview today, and the signing bonus will be more than enough to cover it.
00:02:44Just give me 24 hours.
00:02:48And you better get that job.
00:02:51Tick-tock, cupcake.
00:03:06Billionaire financer Robert Montgomery has announced his retirement from Montgomery Enterprises this morning, the company he built five decades ago.
00:03:15His successor is presumed to be Aston Montgomery, his eldest son and heir, who is known not only for his playboy ways, but his corporate ruthlessness.
00:03:27Stella Evans?
00:03:31Come with me.
00:03:33So, you don't have any corporate experience, and you didn't even graduate from college?
00:03:47Well, something came up at home, and I couldn't.
00:03:51I'm not running a charity, Ms. Evans. I'm sorry, but I can't hire you.
00:03:55Please. I really need the money.
00:04:00So do 400 other applicants. What makes you so special?
00:04:07My mom and I are about to get evicted. I really need this money.
00:04:13Look, I'm sorry, but I can't help you. This interview is over.
00:04:23Hey, you can't just walk away from me, you entitled prick!
00:04:29What did you say to me?
00:04:30You heard me, just because you think you're better than everyone else.
00:04:40Shut up.
00:04:47No, you-
00:04:54What is that doing in my office?
00:05:00Can I see that?
00:05:09That, Mr. Montgomery, is your love child.
00:05:30I'm a father.
00:05:33What? What do I do?
00:05:37You said you needed a job. Help me.
00:05:48God, he's still crying.
00:05:57I can't believe that worked.
00:05:59See? You didn't need my help after all.
00:06:09So the rumors are true. I'm a grandfather.
00:06:12No, father, this is-
00:06:13The board will never let an irresponsible playboy lead the company.
00:06:18You said there'd be no more scandals.
00:06:21I have no choice but to turn the company over to your brother, Clive.
00:06:25No, father, there are no scandals.
00:06:29Father, this is Stella, my fiancée and the mother of my child.
00:06:36What the fuck?
00:06:44Excuse me?
00:06:45You expect me to believe this low-class woman is your fiancée?
00:06:49Do not speak about her that way. I love her.
00:06:54And I'm tired of hiding it.
00:06:57Right, honey?
00:07:00Please go with it.
00:07:08Right! Even in secret, Aston is a wonderful fiancée.
00:07:15On the outside, he's a...
00:07:19...tardened businessman, but on the inside, he's a total sweetheart.
00:07:24Well, only for you.
00:07:26Only for you.
00:07:28You saw through it the moment we met.
00:07:31Don't mistake me for a fool, son.
00:07:34If I find out you're lying, I will strip you of the company and your inheritance.
00:07:39And you'll have nothing left.
00:07:49Okay, we need to figure this out.
00:07:51We? Oh, there is no we. I am so out of here.
00:07:54No, you can't go. I need you.
00:08:01You're a billionaire. You can have any woman.
00:08:04Why me?
00:08:05You said you needed money, right?
00:08:07I happen to have a lot of it.
00:08:10Be my fiancée and the mother of my child until my father signs the company over to me.
00:08:16Then I will pay you five million dollars.
00:08:19We can go our separate ways and we will never see each other again.
00:08:23Five million dollars could change everything. It could help me save my mom.
00:08:27Do we have a deal, Ms. Evans?
00:08:35Fine. But only because my rent's overdue and I need you to pay it.
00:08:40Done.
00:08:43I'll have my assistant wire the money today.
00:08:47And you're mine.
00:08:49Starting right now.
00:08:53Okay.
00:09:01Mr. Montgomery! Mr. Montgomery!
00:09:04Excuse me! Excuse me! Is this your child? Is this your child?
00:09:07Step aside!
00:09:08Mr. Montgomery! How did you hide your fiancée and child for so long?
00:09:12Ms. Evans! You let this baby out of the circus. Did you trap him?
00:09:16Don't! Ignore me, bitch.
00:09:19Be a good girl.
00:09:21Get off of her!
00:09:23Come on, sweetheart. You're just a little gold digger, aren't you?
00:09:35You want a quote? Fine.
00:09:38Our engagement announcement was ruined by some grabby asshole with a camera.
00:09:44And one more thing.
00:09:46Touch my fiancée again, I'll break more than just your camera.
00:09:50Mr. Montgomery! Mr. Montgomery! Can we answer our questions, please?
00:09:53Mr. Montgomery! You cannot ignore us, Mr. Montgomery!
00:10:11This place is beautiful.
00:10:15So what do we do now?
00:10:18Simple.
00:10:20We do what fiancées do.
00:10:35Look at me.
00:10:50What the hell was that?
00:10:52This is part of the deal. We have to sell it.
00:10:56I have someone looking into where Emma came from. It should all be sorted out soon.
00:11:00What will be sorted, brother?
00:11:03Clive.
00:11:05Welcome home. This fiancée and baby certainly came out of nowhere, didn't they?
00:11:10What are you doing here, Clive?
00:11:12I came to meet my niece and soon-to-be sister-in-law, you know.
00:11:17Since it all happened so fast.
00:11:21Stella Evans, is it?
00:11:25And what trash barrel did you crawl out of?
00:11:30The trash barrel I crawled out of is none of your business.
00:11:34Oh, contraire, mon chéri.
00:11:37It's most definitely my business.
00:11:40The Montgomerys don't associate with peasants.
00:11:43Bad for business.
00:11:45Leave her alone!
00:11:47For what?
00:11:48Care to find out?
00:11:52Care to find out?
00:11:56So, my playboy brother does have feelings.
00:11:59And for a low-class gold digger, no less.
00:12:03Be careful.
00:12:05It's only a matter of time before he dumps you and that baby back into the gutter where you came from.
00:12:16She's cute.
00:12:19Looks just like you, brother.
00:12:29Get away from our baby and get out of our house!
00:12:32Fine.
00:12:34But there's something weird going on here and I'll find out what it is.
00:12:37The CEO position will be mine.
00:12:40And the first thing I'll do is fire you, brother.
00:12:49Is everyone in your family like that?
00:12:52My half-brother is just the tip of the iceberg.
00:12:55So keep your guard up.
00:13:01I have a few things I have to do.
00:13:04Your room is upstairs.
00:13:08What have I gotten myself into?
00:13:11I don't know.
00:13:13I don't know.
00:13:15What have I gotten myself into?
00:13:18At least I'll be able to take care of my mom when this is all over.
00:13:21If there's anything you need while I'm gone, just call.
00:13:24But the nurse will take care of you.
00:13:26How did you get the money for a nurse?
00:13:28It's so expensive.
00:13:30I...
00:13:32I got a job.
00:13:34Don't worry about me.
00:13:37I gotta go.
00:13:39I'll see you soon.
00:13:44Mom!
00:13:52Holy hot!
00:13:59See something you like?
00:14:03I...
00:14:07Ms. Evans?
00:14:09Everything okay?
00:14:11Emma needs us.
00:14:14Right behind you.
00:14:22What's wrong with her?
00:14:25Hey, baby.
00:14:27Hey.
00:14:29There you go.
00:14:31Good job, baby girl.
00:14:33How did you do that?
00:14:35She just wanted to be held.
00:14:37We should hold her.
00:14:38Oh, I don't know about that.
00:14:40She's your daughter.
00:14:42She probably wants you more than anyone else.
00:14:46Trust me.
00:14:48I wish my dad was around.
00:14:50I've never held a baby before and she's so little, I don't want to hurt her.
00:14:58Okay.
00:15:00Baby steps.
00:15:02Say goodnight to your daughter.
00:15:08Hey, baby.
00:15:14Goodnight, Emma.
00:15:27It's the private investigator.
00:15:29The sooner I find out who Emma's mom is, the better.
00:15:39Private Investigator
00:15:49Did the private chef make all this?
00:15:52No.
00:15:54I did.
00:15:57A playboy billionaire who cooks.
00:16:00Maybe I misjudged you.
00:16:02Not such a prick after all, huh?
00:16:05Maybe life with Austin won't be so bad after all.
00:16:09But back to business.
00:16:13My family is coming over for dinner tonight.
00:16:18They want to meet you.
00:16:20Your family?
00:16:22Austin, I can't.
00:16:24Oh, you can.
00:16:26And you will.
00:16:33This is part of the deal.
00:16:35If you want the money,
00:16:36everyone has to believe that you're my fiancé and the mother of my child,
00:16:39starting with my family.
00:16:47Mom?
00:16:49Mom?
00:16:50Can you hear me?
00:16:52My mom's in trouble.
00:16:59Danny, what are you doing?
00:17:01I paid you.
00:17:03Well, I changed my mind.
00:17:04When I heard you were shacking up with some billionaire.
00:17:12Don't touch those.
00:17:14That's all we have. Without them, she'll die.
00:17:17Well, now that you've come into some money,
00:17:20you can pay me more.
00:17:22Two years rent should do it.
00:17:24She'll pay you what she owes you and not a cent more.
00:17:35Is this your billionaire boyfriend?
00:17:37Actually,
00:17:39he's my fiancé.
00:17:41And he's rich
00:17:43and powerful.
00:17:45He has a bigger dick than you.
00:17:52You really think you're good enough for him?
00:17:55I only fucked you because I felt sorry for you and your dying child.
00:18:05Stella is more than good enough for me.
00:18:07And if you touch her again, I will kill you.
00:18:15That was for my fiancé.
00:18:17And this one's for me.
00:18:23Stella?
00:18:25Mom!
00:18:27Mom!
00:18:29Hey, hey.
00:18:30Hey.
00:18:31Stella.
00:18:32Stella, he took my medicine.
00:18:36I have it right here, Mrs. Evans.
00:18:40That man will never bother you again.
00:18:43I will make sure of it.
00:18:47And I'm sending someone for your things.
00:18:48They're coming to live with us.
00:18:51Thank you
00:18:52for helping me with my mom.
00:18:55That wasn't part of the deal.
00:19:02Not everything I do has to be about our deal, Stella.
00:19:21Still,
00:19:23thank you.
00:19:25And I'm sorry for calling you a prick earlier.
00:19:28Why?
00:19:30I can be a prick
00:19:32when I really want to be.
00:19:36Speaking of our deal,
00:19:38be ready by 7 p.m. for the family dinner.
00:19:41But
00:19:42I have nothing to wear.
00:19:46I'll take care of that.
00:19:50I'll take care of that.
00:20:21I hoped you'd pick the red.
00:20:24You look beautiful.
00:20:27I'm still debating what shoes to wear, though.
00:20:29Allow me.
00:20:51I love you.
00:21:04There's one thing missing.
00:21:11There's one thing missing.
00:21:18A ring.
00:21:21May I?
00:21:27It's beautiful, but
00:21:29it's too much.
00:21:32It's only for appearances, nothing more.
00:21:35Please wear it.
00:21:46Shall we?
00:21:50Let's go.
00:22:08You ready to sell this?
00:22:16I asked and I ordered.
00:22:20It'll take a moment.
00:22:24Go.
00:22:27I'll be fine.
00:22:42Stella!
00:22:43How nice of you to join us.
00:22:46This is the woman who trapped our Aston
00:22:48with a bastard child.
00:22:52Funny.
00:22:53It's hard to believe that
00:22:55you had a baby less than a year ago.
00:22:57Mother,
00:22:58be nice.
00:22:59I'm sure Stella's
00:23:02trying her best.
00:23:06Oh, I didn't know Aston had a sister.
00:23:11Sister?
00:23:12No.
00:23:13I'm Clarissa.
00:23:16Aston's ex-fiancé?
00:23:26Oh, God.
00:23:27Is she pregnant with Aston's baby?
00:23:33No wonder Aston didn't introduce you earlier.
00:23:35You're nothing like me.
00:23:36And thank God for that.
00:23:39Stella would never cheat on me
00:23:40and get knocked up by my brother.
00:23:42At least we didn't hide our child
00:23:44from the entire family.
00:23:46That's right.
00:23:47Where even is my
00:23:49step-grandbaby?
00:23:51You see, Robert,
00:23:53he's as negligent a father
00:23:54as he would be a CEO.
00:23:56She's with the nanny
00:23:58to keep her from the judgment of people like you.
00:24:00All that matters is our judgment
00:24:02and bringing in this peasant
00:24:06certainly doesn't help your case.
00:24:08Excuse me?
00:24:09Who are you calling peasant?
00:24:11Being rich doesn't mean you can walk all over me.
00:24:15How dare you talk back to me like that?
00:24:22You can't even control your worthless fiancé.
00:24:25You'll never be good enough to be CEO.
00:24:31Aston is the only person
00:24:33who should run Montgomery Enterprises.
00:24:35Anyone else's CEO would be a mistake.
00:24:38Especially your son.
00:24:45You have upset my fiancé
00:24:47and I won't stand for that.
00:24:49Dinner is canceled.
00:24:51Get out of my house.
00:24:55Now.
00:25:15I'm sorry if I was out of line.
00:25:17No.
00:25:18Thank you for defending me.
00:25:21You didn't have to do that.
00:25:24Of course I did.
00:25:28I'm your fiancé.
00:25:34I never should have brought you into this.
00:25:38It's not fair to you.
00:25:41I'll pay you what I owe you.
00:25:45Take the money and go, Stella.
00:25:47What's going to happen to you and Emma?
00:25:49Don't worry about us.
00:25:51I do worry about you.
00:25:54I care about you both.
00:25:56I'm sorry, Stella, but
00:25:58this contract between us is over.
00:26:04What contract?
00:26:11What contract?
00:26:15I told you what would happen
00:26:17if I caught you lying.
00:26:19We're not lying.
00:26:21Prove it.
00:26:26We were just talking about a prenup.
00:26:29Aston wants me to sign one
00:26:31to protect your family.
00:26:33I think it's admirable.
00:26:38I see.
00:26:40I see.
00:26:52You've saved me twice in the last 20 minutes.
00:26:58You are not what I expected.
00:27:01What did you expect?
00:27:04I don't know.
00:27:07Not you.
00:27:11Why are you looking at me
00:27:13like you want to kiss me?
00:27:15Because I do want to kiss you.
00:27:23Because I do want to kiss you.
00:27:26It's all I've thought about
00:27:27since you put on that red dress.
00:27:35We probably shouldn't complicate
00:27:37this whole fake relationship thing
00:27:40especially since we're not actually getting married.
00:27:44You're right.
00:27:47We'll break off this engagement
00:27:48as soon as possible
00:27:49and we'll both get everything we want.
00:28:10I have some good news.
00:28:12You're getting married.
00:28:14Tomorrow.
00:28:22Congratulations.
00:28:24By this time tomorrow
00:28:26you'll officially be husband and wife.
00:28:28Tomorrow?
00:28:31Unless there's some sort of problem
00:28:33with getting married tomorrow.
00:28:35It's just...
00:28:38we're not in a rush.
00:28:40But the board is.
00:28:42A child out of wedlock
00:28:44is a scandal.
00:28:46And one that must be remedied immediately.
00:28:51I hope that won't be a problem.
00:29:02Married?
00:29:03That wasn't part of the deal.
00:29:05I know.
00:29:08But would it be so bad being married to me?
00:29:17No.
00:29:19It's just...
00:29:21this isn't exactly how I pictured getting married.
00:29:32It takes some time to think about it.
00:29:35But I need an answer tonight.
00:29:48Mom.
00:29:50How did you know when you were ready to get married?
00:29:53I don't think anybody ever
00:29:56is ready, truly.
00:29:59I mean, your father and I certainly weren't.
00:30:01You weren't?
00:30:03No.
00:30:05We were young.
00:30:07Too young, even.
00:30:10But your father made me feel
00:30:12the way I'd never felt before.
00:30:15He made me feel loved.
00:30:17Valued.
00:30:19Whole.
00:30:34But...
00:30:36it didn't even work out.
00:30:38It ended before I was born.
00:30:42Just because something doesn't last
00:30:45doesn't mean you can't enjoy it while you have it.
00:30:53Plus,
00:30:55your father gave me you,
00:30:58which is more than enough.
00:31:01I can't deny it.
00:31:03I want to marry Aston.
00:31:05Even if it's temporary.
00:31:07He and Emma are my family.
00:31:09It'll break my heart when it's all over.
00:31:22She just went down.
00:31:26Look, I know this isn't what you wanted.
00:31:30You deserve to marry someone who truly cares about you.
00:31:33So...
00:31:37If you want to walk away now,
00:31:39I won't blame you.
00:31:43So...
00:31:45do you have an answer for me?
00:31:50So...
00:31:52do you have an answer for me?
00:31:54I do.
00:31:57Aston, look at me.
00:32:03I never thought I would get married as part of a contract,
00:32:06but I said I'd help you,
00:32:08and I'll keep my word.
00:32:14It means a lot to me.
00:32:20I have to say I'm surprised Aston is going through with this.
00:32:23I definitely thought that he would have dumped you by now.
00:32:26He probably will once he sees her in that rag.
00:32:30It was my mother's wedding dress.
00:32:32Of course it was.
00:32:34Only a poor person would wear something like that.
00:32:36I'm surprised your Prince Charming didn't buy you something better.
00:32:39He clearly doesn't care about you.
00:32:46Aston cares about me,
00:32:48and I don't need a dress to prove it.
00:32:50Are you sure?
00:32:52If he really loved you,
00:32:54he would have given you his mother's ring.
00:33:00Are you sure?
00:33:02If he really loved you,
00:33:04he would have given you his mother's ring.
00:33:16Is that what he gave you, Clarissa?
00:33:19No.
00:33:21Because I wanted something bigger.
00:33:27From Mr. Montgomery,
00:33:29for his fiancée.
00:33:31Oh my God.
00:33:33It's gorgeous.
00:33:35That's the late Mrs. Montgomery's necklace.
00:33:39That's supposed to be mine.
00:33:41I am under strict orders
00:33:43to allow nobody
00:33:45but Ms. Evans near this necklace.
00:33:47Especially you.
00:33:49No.
00:34:08You look like the future Mrs. Montgomery.
00:34:13I do.
00:34:15If only this were real.
00:34:20I know that you and Aston
00:34:22are lying about your relationship.
00:34:25So if you know what's best,
00:34:27you won't go through with this wedding.
00:34:30Aston isn't who you think he is.
00:34:37So if you know what's best,
00:34:39you won't go through with this wedding.
00:34:42Aston isn't who you think he is.
00:34:46So if you know what's best,
00:34:48you won't go through with this wedding.
00:34:54Aston isn't the man you think he is.
00:34:57Whatever money you think you might be getting,
00:35:00whatever feelings you think he may have,
00:35:03it's all just one big lie.
00:35:06Your vision of the future
00:35:08is not the reality.
00:35:12Thank you for the advice.
00:35:15But I don't need it.
00:35:17I can handle myself.
00:35:19And nothing you say can scare me.
00:35:25Say no to Aston in front of everyone
00:35:28or I'll make sure you regret it.
00:35:31Your choice, Stella Evans.
00:35:33Don't make the wrong one.
00:35:42I love you.
00:36:02You look beautiful.
00:36:05Hey.
00:36:07Is everything okay?
00:36:08Is it true?
00:36:09Is Aston just using me to get what he wants?
00:36:12Is he just using Emma?
00:36:14Dearly beloved,
00:36:16we are gathered here today
00:36:18to join this man and woman in holy matrimony.
00:36:21Marriage is powerful in a way.
00:36:23Do you take Aston to be your lawfully wedded husband?
00:36:35I'm sorry, I can't marry you.
00:36:40I'm sorry, I can't marry you.
00:36:54Oh my god.
00:37:01What the hell was that about?
00:37:04Is this all fake, Aston?
00:37:06Every word you're telling me?
00:37:07Every look you're giving me, is it all just some charade?
00:37:09Jesus!
00:37:11Is this necklace even real?
00:37:14God!
00:37:21Hey!
00:37:22Hey!
00:37:37I have meant every word I've said to you.
00:37:48None of this is a lie.
00:37:52This necklace.
00:37:55My mother left it to me before she died.
00:37:58She said that I should only give it to someone I care about.
00:38:03Someone I saw a future with.
00:38:07I'm following for you Stella Evans.
00:38:26I have been since the moment I met you.
00:38:31I'm following for you Stella Evans.
00:38:34I have been since the moment we met.
00:38:38I don't know how I feel right now.
00:38:47Today's just been a lot and my mind is all over the place.
00:38:53You're right.
00:38:54This wedding is way too much too soon.
00:38:58Stay here and I'll tell everybody the wedding is off.
00:39:07Excellent!
00:39:11A runway bride is an even bigger scandal than a love child.
00:39:23This must be a record brother.
00:39:25Two fiancés down.
00:39:27At least this one made it to the altar.
00:39:31Hi everyone.
00:39:31Sorry to keep you waiting, but there won't be any more interruptions.
00:39:37Who's ready for a wedding?
00:40:03Okay, let's try this again.
00:40:07Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony.
00:40:14Marriage is powerful in ways you'd never expect.
00:40:17It's something that makes you feel lucky to be alive exactly when and where you are.
00:40:23It's choosing your partner at every moment of every day and of learning how to love even the darkest parts of another person.
00:40:31A true partner stays with you through thick and thin, in sickness and in health, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, on death do you part.
00:40:42Aston, do you take Stella to be your lawfully wedded wife?
00:40:47I do.
00:40:48And Stella, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?
00:41:01Stella, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?
00:41:14I do.
00:41:17You may kiss the bride now.
00:41:31I'd like to congratulate my eldest son on his marriage today.
00:41:36And to announce that he's going to be taking over Montgomery Enterprises as my successor and CEO tomorrow.
00:41:44This is bullshit. CEO should be mine.
00:41:51This is your fault, you little bitch.
00:41:55I hope that hurt.
00:41:57Not as much as this girl.
00:42:02Not as much as this girl.
00:42:04No, my baby!
00:42:08What the hell? You ruined my suit!
00:42:10If you touch my wife again, I will end you. Now get the hell out of my wedding.
00:42:20Baby! You're just gonna stand there and let him do that?
00:42:25You're right. I should have stopped him before the slap.
00:42:29Let's get out of here before the bell starts to ring.
00:42:41Are you okay?
00:42:58I'm okay.
00:43:28You
00:43:58You
00:44:28You
00:44:46I'm fine. He barely got me.
00:44:50So, husband, what should we do next?
00:45:07I have wanted you since the moment we met, Mrs. Montgomery.
00:45:19Where are you going?
00:45:33If I don't leave now, I won't be able to stop myself from tearing you out of that dress.
00:45:43Is that what I wanted you to stop?
00:45:50No.
00:45:53Since the moment I met you, you have consumed my every thought.
00:45:58I can't eat. I can't sleep. I can't work without thinking about you.
00:46:05Without imagining us.
00:46:10Do you want me?
00:46:13More than anything.
00:46:19More than anything.
00:46:45Stella, help!
00:46:52The baby's not breathing.
00:47:00Hey.
00:47:01I don't know what happened. One minute she was breathing and the next thing she...
00:47:06Thank God.
00:47:08Hey.
00:47:10Hey. It's okay. She's okay now. See?
00:47:13Hi.
00:47:19Hi.
00:47:24That's the most terrified I've ever been in my life.
00:47:28That's because she's your baby girl and you love her.
00:47:33What if I can't do this on my own?
00:47:36What if I can't raise an entire human being?
00:47:49I'm sorry.
00:47:57You're not alone. You have me.
00:48:07It's the private investigator. He might have information on who Emma's mom is.
00:48:19Mom.
00:48:26Mom.
00:48:28I wanted to let you know that I went through with the wedding.
00:48:31And I brought you a picture.
00:48:36I even wore your dress.
00:48:38Stella.
00:48:41Oh, you're so beautiful.
00:48:44I'm so glad you found someone to take care of you after Mom died.
00:48:52What are you talking about?
00:49:00What's this?
00:49:02A clinical trial?
00:49:04But it cost ten million dollars?
00:49:06Something like that could save my mom.
00:49:08But how am I ever going to get that much money?
00:49:11There you are.
00:49:15Everything okay?
00:49:17Yep.
00:49:19What are you doing?
00:49:24I have to take a paternity test.
00:49:27What are you doing?
00:49:31I have to take a paternity test.
00:49:42I have to take a paternity test.
00:49:47I guess we'll know soon if I'm Emma's father.
00:49:51If?
00:49:53Well, they got the footage from the office the day Emma was dropped off.
00:49:57But the woman who was there, I don't recognize her.
00:50:03So you just forgot someone you slept with?
00:50:08That wasn't a good time in my life.
00:50:11And I made a lot of bad decisions.
00:50:15But I've changed.
00:50:17You've changed me.
00:50:20Which is why I need you to come with me to the board meeting today.
00:50:25You keep me grounded.
00:50:28Of course I'll go with you.
00:50:36Today is about more than my retirement.
00:50:39It's about the future of Montgomery Enterprise.
00:50:43A future that will be ripped to shreds if you allow your lying son to become CEO.
00:50:50What are you talking about?
00:50:54You.
00:50:55You.
00:50:57You're not the mother of his child.
00:51:02You're not the mother of his child.
00:51:05You're lying.
00:51:07They're both lying to all of you.
00:51:12Stella Evans.
00:51:15Ten o'clock interview with Aston Montgomery for the executive assistant position.
00:51:22Looks like he offered a different job to her altogether.
00:51:26This man would go so far as to marry a complete stranger in order to become your CEO.
00:51:33I don't know how much he's paying you, but it must be a lot.
00:51:37If this is true, son, you're an embarrassment to this family and this company.
00:51:44The board can't proceed with a vote.
00:51:49It's true.
00:51:51Stella was there at the interview that day.
00:51:54Me. To see if I was up for the challenge to raising our daughter.
00:51:59But this isn't about my personal life.
00:52:01This is about what's best for Montgomery Enterprise's going into the future.
00:52:05And since I've become COO, I have more than doubled our profits.
00:52:09And if that's not enough for you, then I don't know what is.
00:52:14It doesn't matter what you say.
00:52:16Mom already promised me the position of CEO would be mine.
00:52:19Enough.
00:52:22We will vote now.
00:52:25Is there a vote for Clive?
00:52:30And for Aston?
00:52:40It's a tie.
00:52:42So it all comes down to my father.
00:52:46And I have decided.
00:52:47And I have decided.
00:52:53The new CEO of Montgomery Enterprises is...
00:53:02The new CEO of Montgomery Enterprises is...
00:53:08Aston Montgomery.
00:53:14What about me?
00:53:15I've looked at the financials.
00:53:17You've spent more time at the country club than in the boardroom.
00:53:21It's not my fault their Cobb salads are excellent.
00:53:26And the boardroom is boring.
00:53:34Congratulations, Aston.
00:53:36The new CEO of Montgomery Enterprises.
00:53:39But make me doubt anything else.
00:53:41And I'll rip everything away from you too.
00:53:43Without hesitation.
00:53:45Without hesitation.
00:54:01So what's your first act as CEO?
00:54:05I violate every page of the HR handbook.
00:54:07It's a good thing you never gave me that job.
00:54:09Here we go.
00:54:14I need you.
00:54:18We can't. Somebody could walk in.
00:54:20So?
00:54:21So? Remember what your dad said?
00:54:23We can't afford another scandal.
00:54:30Aston.
00:54:32The board would like to see you.
00:54:34To go over some financials.
00:54:36Of course.
00:54:39Knock, knock.
00:54:53Clarissa, if you're here to bully me, I am not in the mood.
00:54:56That's not why I'm here.
00:54:58I'm here as a courtesy.
00:55:00You deserve the truth.
00:55:02And clearly Aston isn't going to give it to you.
00:55:08This baby isn't Clive's.
00:55:11It's Aston's.
00:55:20What the hell are you talking about?
00:55:22That baby cannot be Aston's.
00:55:24Well, we clearly couldn't tell you until the ruse was over.
00:55:26Until he became CEO.
00:55:28But now that it's all over.
00:55:30And Aston got what he wanted.
00:55:32We don't need you anymore.
00:55:36He doesn't need you anymore.
00:55:38I don't believe you.
00:56:06I don't believe you.
00:56:08Believe Aston then.
00:56:10Go ahead.
00:56:12Open that desk drawer.
00:56:24Oh my god.
00:56:26He signed the divorce papers.
00:56:28Clarissa's telling the truth.
00:56:38You can go now.
00:56:50Sweet Emma.
00:56:53I'm going to miss you so much.
00:56:56What's going on?
00:56:58I'm saying goodbye to Emma.
00:57:00And then I'm out of here.
00:57:02Just like you want me to be.
00:57:08Stella, why are you packing?
00:57:10Here. I signed them.
00:57:12You don't have to worry about me anymore.
00:57:14What are you talking about?
00:57:16Come on, Aston.
00:57:18You used me to get everything you wanted.
00:57:20I was a fool to think we could ever be together.
00:57:22That we could ever have a family together.
00:57:24Oh, and by the way.
00:57:26Congratulations on the baby.
00:57:28I hope you and Clarissa are really happy together.
00:57:30Wait.
00:57:32Wait.
00:57:36Please.
00:57:38Let me explain.
00:57:42What could you possibly have to say to me?
00:57:47There is nothing and will never be anything
00:57:50between me and Clarissa ever again.
00:57:52I'm not even the father of her child.
00:57:54And these.
00:57:56I have these drawn up the day I met you.
00:57:58I'm not even your father.
00:57:59These.
00:58:01I have these drawn up the day I met you before.
00:58:03I knew this could be anything more than a contract.
00:58:05And this.
00:58:07Just take it.
00:58:09Please just take everything out.
00:58:11All I want is you and Emma.
00:58:13I could take or leave anything else.
00:58:15You don't mean that.
00:58:17Of course I mean it.
00:58:19I have meant every word I have said to you.
00:58:22I'm in, Stella.
00:58:24I'm all in.
00:58:26Are you?
00:58:30I'm in, Stella.
00:58:32I'm all in.
00:58:34Are you?
00:58:38Yeah.
00:58:40I'm all in.
00:58:46Yes.
00:58:55The paternity results are in.
00:58:59I'm not Emma's father.
00:59:10The paternity results are in.
00:59:14I'm not Emma's father.
00:59:23I can't believe I'm not her father.
00:59:24I can't believe I'm not her father.
00:59:28If she doesn't belong to me, then
00:59:31why would that woman have shown up at my office
00:59:33and made me believe she was mine?
00:59:40I can't tell you why this is happening, Aston.
00:59:43But Emma's lucky to have you as a dad.
00:59:47Biological or not.
00:59:50We need to find the truth.
00:59:55Dahlia's behind it all.
01:00:03I'm not telling you anything.
01:00:05This isn't a game, Dahlia.
01:00:07She's a child.
01:00:08Where did Emma come from?
01:00:10Step down as CEO and I'll tell you.
01:00:16Step down as CEO and I'll tell you.
01:00:19Are you kidding me?
01:00:21This is way bigger than a CEO position.
01:00:22This is way bigger than a CEO position.
01:00:24This is a child's life you're messing with.
01:00:27Shut up, you little tramp.
01:00:30If you hadn't come along pretending to be her mother,
01:00:33the scandal would have proceeded as planned
01:00:36and that little child would be back at the orphanage
01:00:39right where she belonged.
01:00:41Orphanage?
01:00:43That's right.
01:00:45The baby's trash, just like you.
01:00:53Ah!
01:01:00My hair!
01:01:07Aston McGovern, you better get control of your little wife!
01:01:10Or nothing!
01:01:12You will not speak upon my wife or my family that way.
01:01:15Get out.
01:01:23Call every orphanage in the city
01:01:25until you find one that's missing a baby.
01:01:36It's okay.
01:01:38It's okay, we're gonna figure this out.
01:01:43Oh my God, did she just call me Mama?
01:01:45She's your sister.
01:01:47I'm your sister.
01:01:49I'm your sister.
01:01:50Did she just call me Mama?
01:01:52She's yours if you want her to be.
01:01:59I want to be, but
01:02:02until we figure out what's going on,
01:02:04I can't get attached.
01:02:08I understand.
01:02:12Mr. Montgomery!
01:02:14Mr. Montgomery!
01:02:16What can you say about the recent allegations
01:02:18that Ms. Evans is not the mother of your son's child?
01:02:22Mr. Montgomery!
01:02:24You can't ignore us, Mr. Montgomery!
01:02:29What's going on?
01:02:31The press is having a field day out here.
01:02:33I told you to.
01:02:35No more scandals!
01:02:37What are you talking about?
01:02:39I went out on a limb for you, son.
01:02:41I trusted you.
01:02:43And this has been a lie the whole time?
01:02:46You say she's the mother of your child?
01:02:48Prove it!
01:02:50We found a CEO tomorrow morning.
01:02:54How do we prove it?
01:02:57Simple.
01:02:59Take a maternity test.
01:03:06How do we prove it?
01:03:09Simple.
01:03:11Take a maternity test.
01:03:21We're not going away, Mr. Montgomery!
01:03:23We're not going away!
01:03:25Come on, now!
01:03:29Okay.
01:03:31Aston.
01:03:33If I take a maternity test,
01:03:35they're going to know that Emma's not mine
01:03:37and then we may lose her.
01:03:39Forever.
01:03:40No.
01:03:46We should have never lied in the first place.
01:03:51Mom!
01:03:53Mom!
01:03:58My mom is dying!
01:04:05My head is so warm.
01:04:08It's okay.
01:04:17My heart was racing.
01:04:18I was so scared.
01:04:21It's okay.
01:04:25It's okay.
01:04:27It's all going to be okay.
01:04:40Hey.
01:04:42My mom's getting worse.
01:04:44My mom's getting worse.
01:04:48She needs this experimental treatment,
01:04:50but we can't afford it, so...
01:04:54Why didn't you tell me?
01:04:58I didn't want to be a burden to you.
01:05:00You can never be a burden.
01:05:03How much does the treatment cost?
01:05:10Ten million dollars.
01:05:13I'll pay it.
01:05:14Every penny.
01:05:22I'll pay it.
01:05:23Every penny.
01:05:26Aston, I...
01:05:27Like I said,
01:05:29money doesn't matter.
01:05:30I would do anything for you,
01:05:31anything for our family.
01:05:39You have no idea what this means to me.
01:05:50How do you always know just what to say
01:05:52to make me feel better?
01:05:54Because I know you.
01:05:56I know what you want.
01:05:57I know what you need.
01:05:59That's what happens to someone when you...
01:06:04When you...
01:06:06When you what?
01:06:09When you love someone.
01:06:10When you love someone.
01:06:12And I love you,
01:06:14Stella Evans.
01:06:21And I love you,
01:06:23Stella Evans.
01:06:31You love me?
01:06:34I do.
01:06:37I can't believe it's taken me so long to say it.
01:06:40I know.
01:06:46Please tell me you feel the same.
01:06:56I don't know what I'm feeling.
01:06:58It's all just...
01:06:59It's too much.
01:07:04I understand.
01:07:11Hi, I'd like to pay a bill for Mary Evans.
01:07:16It has?
01:07:19By who?
01:07:23I see.
01:07:41A year ago,
01:07:43I gave up my baby girl.
01:07:47I had no choice,
01:07:48and it broke my heart.
01:07:50The chances are almost impossible,
01:07:52but I have to know.
01:07:55Could Emma be my daughter?
01:08:11Hello?
01:08:13I'd like to schedule a maternity test.
01:08:25Hey, Stella, do you...
01:08:29Everything okay?
01:08:30Fine.
01:08:36You seem...
01:08:38off.
01:08:41I know.
01:08:44I'm just stressed.
01:08:48I just can't stop thinking about Emma's mother,
01:08:50and how our lives could come crashing down
01:08:53over some maternity test.
01:08:55Then don't take it.
01:08:56What?
01:08:58No, I can't ask you to do that.
01:08:59That's not fair to you.
01:09:03Don't worry about what's fair to me.
01:09:05It's all I'm worried about.
01:09:07You mean more to me than this CEO position.
01:09:11He's trying to help, but...
01:09:13if Emma's somehow mine,
01:09:15I can save Aston's job and his reputation.
01:09:19Just...
01:09:20don't do anything rash, okay?
01:09:23We still have until tomorrow to figure it out.
01:09:29I need to ask.
01:09:32Does the name Andrew Beaumont mean anything to you?
01:09:36No.
01:09:38Should it?
01:09:40Well...
01:09:41he paid for your mother's treatment.
01:09:44All...
01:09:45ten million.
01:09:59Mom?
01:10:01Who's Andrew Beaumont?
01:10:07How do you know about him?
01:10:10He paid for your treatment.
01:10:12Who is he?
01:10:17Mom?
01:10:19Mom?
01:10:21Mom!
01:10:22Someone call a doctor!
01:10:24Mom!
01:10:41I spoke with the doctors.
01:10:46She's been put in a medically induced coma until
01:10:48the swelling in her brain subsides.
01:10:52It's all my fault if I wouldn't have pushed her.
01:10:55No, Estella.
01:10:56It is not your fault.
01:11:00I know.
01:11:01I know.
01:11:02And I know she's sick.
01:11:03I just wish there was something I could do.
01:11:05She's with the doctors now.
01:11:07She's getting the treatment she needs.
01:11:10It'll all be fine.
01:11:13No matter how much you keep blaming yourself.
01:11:16I'll say it again.
01:11:18It's not your fault.
01:11:40It's not your fault.
01:11:49Okay, Emma.
01:11:51Time to learn the truth.
01:12:00In breaking news,
01:12:01CEO Aston Montgomery has called a last minute press conference
01:12:04to address the future of Montgomery Enterprises.
01:12:07Reporters have it on good authority
01:12:09that he is prepared to step down as CEO,
01:12:12handing the company over to his half-brother,
01:12:14Clive Montgomery,
01:12:15in the wake of a paternity scandal.
01:12:35Oh my God!
01:12:37I can save him.
01:12:42Do you have anything to say about this?
01:12:43Ma'am, how do you answer the allegation?
01:12:45What do you say about these accusations?
01:12:46Sir, can you please tell her?
01:12:48Mr. Montgomery,
01:12:49you do understand that not forcing your wife to take a maternity test
01:12:53is an admission of guilt, right?
01:12:55Which means you've been lying.
01:12:58To everyone.
01:12:59Wait!
01:13:00We're not lying.
01:13:02I took the test.
01:13:04I have the results right here.
01:13:06I have the results right here.
01:13:11I have the results right here.
01:13:16Hey!
01:13:17You know how much I'm willing to pay for those?
01:13:19Not enough.
01:13:20Trust me.
01:13:29You took the maternity test?
01:13:31Why?
01:13:32Aston, there's something I need to tell you.
01:13:33Show us the results, sweetheart.
01:13:35Prove your husband's not lying.
01:13:42I don't owe anyone proof.
01:13:43Believe me or don't.
01:13:44But I am Emma's mother.
01:13:47I believe you.
01:13:48Don't even think about it, Dahlia.
01:13:58This is so sweet.
01:14:02If only it mattered.
01:14:06You're too late, Stella.
01:14:08Aston already stepped down.
01:14:18You already stepped down?
01:14:20Yes.
01:14:21To protect you.
01:14:22To protect Emma.
01:14:23Aston, you were fine.
01:14:24All you've ever wanted to do is be safe.
01:14:26To be a great husband to you and a great father to Emma.
01:14:30That's all that matters to me.
01:14:32We can figure out the rest.
01:14:34It looks like you're working for me now, brother.
01:14:38I own the company now.
01:14:40Which means I own you.
01:14:44Not quite.
01:14:48I just received an offer from Montgomery Enterprises.
01:14:51One that I couldn't refuse.
01:14:55Meet our buyer.
01:14:57Andrew Beaumont.
01:15:04Stella's father.
01:15:11Stella, you look just like your mother.
01:15:18This is ridiculous.
01:15:20You're trying to tell me that Stella's related to a billionaire?
01:15:25She's nothing but a piece of trash.
01:15:28Don't speak about my daughter that way.
01:15:31Your daughter?
01:15:32How dare you call me that?
01:15:34You left mom and I.
01:15:37No.
01:15:38Stella, I never left you.
01:15:40Your mother.
01:15:42She kicked me out.
01:15:45Because I wasn't the husband or the father that I needed to be.
01:15:48But I'm here now.
01:15:51To make it up to you.
01:15:53This company belongs to me.
01:15:55Not this low class peasant bitch.
01:15:59Ow, my baby.
01:16:01Damn, that felt good.
01:16:04Get out of my office or I'll have you arrested for assault.
01:16:08Actually, the office belongs to my daughter now.
01:16:13As does the company.
01:16:17What?
01:16:22I'm the CEO of Montgomery Enterprises?
01:16:28Oh, yes.
01:16:30Which means you get to decide how we get rid of Clive.
01:16:37You're fired.
01:16:38Effective immediately.
01:16:40You can't do that.
01:16:42Montgomery Enterprises belongs to her.
01:16:44She can do whatever she wants.
01:16:46You're fired.
01:16:47Effective immediately.
01:16:49You can't do that.
01:16:51Montgomery Enterprises belongs to her.
01:16:53She can do whatever she wants.
01:16:56This can't be happening.
01:17:00I planned everything perfectly.
01:17:04That little orphan would have made the perfect scandal, if not for Stella interfering.
01:17:10And you!
01:17:12You were supposed to convince that little bitch that you were pregnant with Aston's baby.
01:17:17You're fired.
01:17:19Effective immediately.
01:17:21You can't do that.
01:17:23You were supposed to convince that little bitch that you were pregnant with Aston's baby.
01:17:26But no, you failed and fucked us all.
01:17:31I didn't.
01:17:35Clive, Clarissa, get the hell out of my office.
01:17:38You too, Dahlia.
01:17:40Get out.
01:17:41You can't kick me out.
01:17:42I'm Robert's wife.
01:17:45Not anymore.
01:17:47I want a divorce.
01:17:50What? This is not...
01:18:05I always thought she looked just like you when she was sleeping.
01:18:12I never thought I'd see her again.
01:18:15I never wanted to give her up, but...
01:18:19When mom got sick and the medical bills, I just...
01:18:25I knew we couldn't afford it.
01:18:28That's all in the past.
01:18:32But I want to talk about our future.
01:18:38How would you feel about one more?
01:18:45This house is pretty big.
01:18:47Why stop at one?
01:18:50I like the way you think.
01:19:15So, what's your first order of business as CEO?
01:19:21Well, since I've already violated the employee handbook...
01:19:25Twice.
01:19:30I was thinking we could talk business.
01:19:34No one knows more about Montgomery Enterprises than you.
01:19:38I was hoping you might show me the ropes.
01:19:42I'd be happy to.
01:19:47Let's violate the handbook one more time.
01:20:08I'm sorry.
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01:20:49I'm pregnant.
01:21:01Hey.
01:21:03Your mother and I were just catching up.
01:21:06I still can't believe this.
01:21:11Forgive me for not telling you about your father sooner.
01:21:15When I got sick, I decided to write him.
01:21:19Forgiving him.
01:21:22I never thought you would.
01:21:26And, um...
01:21:29I hope you can forgive me too.
01:21:37You've been missing from my life for years.
01:21:41It's going to take more than money to earn my forgiveness.
01:21:45I understand.
01:21:48And I'd really like to get to know you better.
01:21:52And my grandbaby.
01:21:58Which one?
01:22:02Here you go.
01:22:05Oh, Stella!
01:22:12Alston, your assistant called and said it was an emergency.
01:22:16Stella Evans?
01:22:19Yes.
01:22:24Come with me.
01:22:32The last time I heard those words, I got roped into a fake marriage.
01:22:37Well, this time...
01:22:41I'm hoping you'll say yes to a real one.
01:22:55Alston, is that your mother's ring?
01:22:58Is that your mother's ring?
01:23:00It is.
01:23:02And you're the only person who has ever been worthy of it.
01:23:07Stella Evans, ever since you stepped into my office, you have changed the course of my life.
01:23:12You have given me a beautiful child.
01:23:15Children?
01:23:18I'm pregnant.
01:23:24I want forever with you.
01:23:26No deals, no schemes.
01:23:29Just us.
01:23:32Will you marry me?
01:23:41I can't.
01:23:49It's just, we've done this whole thing backwards.
01:23:52I want us to take our time.
01:23:55Okay.
01:23:57I can be patient.
01:24:00But when you're ready for forever, let me know.
01:24:04Because I'm all in, Stella Evans.
01:24:25You
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