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00:00:00Working under this much stress for a huge company, it's all for you, Mom.
00:00:08You nervous about your first day?
00:00:11A little bit, but thank you for getting me the job.
00:00:14Of course.
00:00:15It's been crazy.
00:00:17The CEO, Sebastian Armstrong, is working a huge merger.
00:00:20He could be a two-time billionaire by the end of this deal.
00:00:23But isn't he already the richest man in the world?
00:00:25The youngest, which is man in the world.
00:00:42I wonder if he remembers me from college.
00:00:46You're going to have to sacrifice a lot of late nights, and you're going to make enemies
00:00:49on your way to the top.
00:01:04Perfume is intoxicating.
00:01:05Sorry.
00:01:06What was I saying?
00:01:07Oh, my God.
00:01:14What is that wretched smell?
00:01:17Maybe that's my perfume.
00:01:19That's it.
00:01:20It's God-awful.
00:01:21Deliveries go downstairs, sweetie.
00:01:23Actually, I am Mr. Armstrong's new receptionist.
00:01:26I used to have that job.
00:01:28Back then, they used to hire class.
00:01:30I guess now they're willing to hire anyone off the street.
00:01:32Sorry to spit the truth, bitch, but you don't last a minute here.
00:01:38Oops.
00:01:39You should probably clean that up.
00:01:46Or I'll just tell them that you did it.
00:01:51Okay.
00:01:52My job is to answer phone calls and keep Mr. Sebastian's schedule.
00:01:57It's going to help insurance.
00:01:59It'll pay for my mom's medical bills.
00:02:04Get out of my way, loser.
00:02:09My shirt.
00:02:10I told you.
00:02:11Wouldn't last a day here.
00:02:15Who is that?
00:02:20That is Sebastian's wife.
00:02:23His wife?
00:02:25Be careful around her.
00:02:27She's a viper.
00:02:28Ever know she's only with him for his money?
00:02:31Sebastian Armstrong.
00:02:32We're going out tonight.
00:02:38Ruby, I have already told you that I want a divorce.
00:02:43And you need to sign these papers.
00:02:54Honey, we're so good together.
00:02:59Our love burns white hot.
00:03:01Remember when we used to make love in the office executive shower?
00:03:05Ruby, we are over.
00:03:09Because you have made it abundantly clear that all you've ever been after is my money.
00:03:14Especially after I caught you stealing.
00:03:17Now I have a business meeting today with Robert Sanchez.
00:03:20And it is the largest business deal that I have ever had.
00:03:23Well, nobody denies Ruby Cromwell.
00:03:29Get up.
00:03:30You need to get out.
00:03:31Okay?
00:03:32I'm all sweaty from my workout.
00:03:33I need to take a shower.
00:03:34So go.
00:03:35Why don't I join?
00:03:37I don't think I've ever done that before.
00:03:43You need to go.
00:03:44Now.
00:03:46Fine.
00:03:57Hey, thrift shop girl.
00:04:00Sebastian needs to see you in his office.
00:04:02Head to the door that says executive.
00:04:06Ruby, I thought I told you to...
00:04:12I am so sorry.
00:04:24I'm so sorry, Mr. Sebastian.
00:04:26Armstrong.
00:04:27Mr. Armstrong.
00:04:29It's okay.
00:04:31Don't worry about it.
00:04:34Okay.
00:04:43I can't believe I just saw Mr. Sebastian's Armstrong.
00:04:49I'm so embarrassed.
00:04:55Who am I fooling?
00:04:56I don't belong here.
00:04:59I'm eating a panini I made with a panini maker from a thrift store.
00:05:10The terms of this merger are favorable to both sides.
00:05:14Which means we're not even close to getting a deal done.
00:05:16Where should I set these down?
00:05:18I don't care.
00:05:19Anywhere.
00:05:25Oh, my God.
00:05:28I am so sorry.
00:05:29Get out of here.
00:05:30You're fired.
00:05:31Clear out your desk.
00:05:34You can't talk to your employee like that.
00:05:36I don't tell you how to run your company.
00:05:38She could sue you for wrongful termination.
00:05:41We can't do a merger with a company like that.
00:05:43Come to your senses.
00:05:47I'm sorry.
00:05:48Have we met before?
00:05:49Not funny.
00:05:50Look, why don't we start over?
00:05:52I'm Sebastian Armstrong.
00:05:53Would you like a job at my multi-billion dollar company?
00:05:57I don't think so.
00:05:58What?
00:05:59Oh, well, I don't want to work for a boss that's an asshole.
00:06:03He doesn't even know how to apologize.
00:06:06No one's ever talked to me that way.
00:06:10That takes guts.
00:06:12And I like that.
00:06:14We need people like you at this company that stand up for themselves.
00:06:18Well, I'm sorry if I'm overly honest.
00:06:21I'm just tired of eating my grilled cheese panini in the bathroom.
00:06:25Wow.
00:06:26I haven't laughed like that in a long time.
00:06:28I needed that.
00:06:29I'm sorry that I snapped like that in the office.
00:06:32This merger's just been beyond stressful.
00:06:36Will you accept my humblest apologies?
00:06:43Of course.
00:06:46And I'm sorry for spilling coffee on your very expensive chair.
00:06:55Sure.
00:06:56Looks like we're both in need of some new digs.
00:06:59Tell you what, why don't you go down to Latour Boutique and get yourself a new outfit?
00:07:04I can't afford Latour Boutique.
00:07:07You can with this.
00:07:08No, I can't take that.
00:07:13I insist.
00:07:14Go down, get yourself a new outfit, and come back tomorrow ready to work.
00:07:25Anyway, that was just the worst date.
00:07:30Did you know?
00:07:32When I was in college, Sebastian came to my school and gave a young entrepreneur lecture.
00:07:40He was so charming.
00:07:43And knowledgeable.
00:07:45Uh-oh.
00:07:46Uh-oh?
00:07:47Yeah, I think you might be in love.
00:07:52Whatever.
00:07:55Seriously, you should ride his baloney pony.
00:07:58Might land you that big promotion.
00:08:00I am not the ruthless type.
00:08:02Plus, I don't think he'd be into it.
00:08:04Man at his level's always into that.
00:08:07I think he's different.
00:08:08Men are all the same.
00:08:10Oh, coming from someone who swipes right on everyone.
00:08:15Alright, alright.
00:08:19Hello?
00:08:21What do you mean?
00:08:24Okay.
00:08:26I'll be there.
00:08:29Everything okay?
00:08:30No, my mom has cancer.
00:08:34I'm so sorry.
00:08:37She's doing better and has one treatment to go, but it is expensive.
00:08:44That's why I really need to keep this job.
00:08:49Of course.
00:08:56Hi!
00:08:57How dare you serve me with divorce papers in public?
00:08:59You embarrass me in front of all the ladies at the salon.
00:09:04Oh, God.
00:09:05I thought we were going to work this out.
00:09:07We're not going to work this out.
00:09:09Just sign the papers.
00:09:10No!
00:09:11I want to go over every single line of this.
00:09:14My mother gave us that chandelier in the rumpus room.
00:09:16It's mine.
00:09:18That's fine.
00:09:19What else?
00:09:20There's a lot else.
00:09:23God.
00:09:25Vanessa, can you please move my 12 o'clock appointment to the end of the day?
00:09:29And also, can you bring us some lunch?
00:09:32Yes, Sebastian.
00:09:33I mean, Mr. Sebastian.
00:09:35I mean, Mr. Armstrong.
00:09:40Getting real chummy with the help.
00:09:44She works for me.
00:09:45Oh.
00:09:47Does she?
00:09:49Remember when these used to work for you?
00:09:54Can we just keep this professional, please?
00:09:56I used to be a receptionist.
00:09:57Don't think this two-bit whore can come in and replace me.
00:10:00I'm class elegant.
00:10:01She's homeless.
00:10:02Shelter.
00:10:04Here you are, sir.
00:10:05Thank you, Vanessa.
00:10:09Thank you, receptionist girl.
00:10:10That'll be all.
00:10:15Oopsies.
00:10:17You get that?
00:10:19Sure.
00:10:30Oh my gosh.
00:10:31I'm sorry.
00:10:32I'm such a klutz.
00:10:38Sit down.
00:10:40We are going to go over every single line of this.
00:10:42And you know what?
00:10:43We're actually going to add some clauses there.
00:10:44I'd like a house in the Hamptons.
00:10:46I want a new cappuccino machine.
00:10:47I want a cashmere sweater.
00:10:49We are going in on this.
00:10:50Or I'm not signing.
00:10:53Okay.
00:10:54Have her bring a new plate in.
00:11:00Hey.
00:11:01I'm sorry, Hugo.
00:11:03I just wanted to apologize for Ruby's clumsiness.
00:11:08You know, divorces can be hard.
00:11:10I needed to get the strike cleaned anyway.
00:11:12Oh, you should put that on the company account.
00:11:15And I want to let you know that you're doing a really good job here.
00:11:17Thank you, Mr. Armstrong.
00:11:19Yeah, of course.
00:11:24I think I know where I know you from.
00:11:27You do?
00:11:28Yes, Va Tech.
00:11:29I gave a lecture there a couple years ago.
00:11:31I can't believe you remember that.
00:11:33Yeah.
00:11:34Chantel perfume number five.
00:11:36Is that it?
00:11:38You know, I thought about finding you after that lecture
00:11:40and going to the dorms and banging on some doors.
00:11:44Well, I wish you did.
00:11:46But it might have been frowned upon.
00:11:48Being a lecturer.
00:11:51Maybe some sort of power imbalance.
00:11:53Yeah, I don't think the university would have appreciated me taking advantage of my position.
00:12:00Interesting.
00:12:02I always thought you took risks.
00:12:08Hey, boss.
00:12:10Congrats on the merger.
00:12:12Yeah, I couldn't have done it with everybody in this room, but it's not over yet.
00:12:16But we'll get there soon.
00:12:218 p.m. tonight.
00:12:33He wants me to meet him at the fanciest hotel in the city?
00:12:42Okay.
00:13:28Wow.
00:13:29That dress fits you perfectly.
00:13:32How did you know my size?
00:13:34My grandfather used to work at a carnival.
00:13:37I could guess your weight too, but I'd rather just buy a dress for you.
00:13:43This room must have cost a fortune.
00:13:46Yeah, they tend to comp the room when you own the hotel.
00:13:55I'm used to my wine coming in a box.
00:14:00You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:14:03No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:14:42Good night.
00:15:12Good night.
00:15:43I hope you're not too good for box wine, though.
00:15:46Oh, I am never too good for box wine.
00:15:50Oh, gosh.
00:15:52This has been such a whirlwind.
00:15:54I am falling so hard.
00:15:56Just be careful, honey.
00:16:00I know.
00:16:01I'm trying to take it slow.
00:16:04I mean, that merger is heating up.
00:16:06All the stockholders in the company have their eye on him right now.
00:16:09They might be looking to make it a hostile takeover.
00:16:12You're the only person I've told.
00:16:14We both decided to be discreet.
00:16:16The last thing he needs is media attention.
00:16:18It's also the last thing you need with your mom.
00:16:21How is Teresa doing?
00:16:22Better.
00:16:23They say she has one more treatment and hopefully she'll be in remission.
00:16:26That's great news.
00:16:29I really need to keep this job.
00:16:37Are you just going to stand there or are we going to get to work?
00:16:39Do you have any idea what you're doing?
00:16:41We're getting so close to finalizing this merger.
00:16:44Of course I know what I'm doing.
00:17:04Are you spying on me?
00:17:07Not me.
00:17:09But somebody is.
00:17:12Those came across my desk earlier today.
00:17:14And I had to pay a pretty good penny to keep them out of the press.
00:17:19I'm not a married man. I can date somebody.
00:17:21Your divorce with Ruby isn't final.
00:17:23She won't sign the papers, Robert.
00:17:25Any way you cut it, Sebastian, it can be a problem.
00:17:29The board is wary of getting into business with another billionaire playboy.
00:17:34They like stability.
00:17:35Especially after that one in Gotham went rogue.
00:17:39Maybe it would help to be a happily married man.
00:17:43I don't think that exists.
00:17:46I got news for you, pal.
00:17:48It does.
00:17:4935 years.
00:17:57I wish I could tell the world how I feel about her.
00:18:01But the world finding out about us during my divorce would hurt the merger.
00:18:06We are playing with fire.
00:18:08But I care about him so much, I just can't jeopardize anything.
00:18:20Well, well, well.
00:18:22What do we have here?
00:18:25Excuse me?
00:18:26Nobody. Bruno, nobody.
00:18:29Hi, I'm Vanessa.
00:18:31Mr. Armstrong's new assistant.
00:18:33We have so much in common.
00:18:34I'm also new at Armstrong Enterprises.
00:18:36I'm here to dictate the merger.
00:18:38But why talk about work while at work when we can talk about play while we play?
00:18:43What?
00:18:44Happy hour. Teenies only.
00:18:46Teenies?
00:18:48Martinis. Teenies to bikinis.
00:18:51Oh, that's funny.
00:18:55Yeah.
00:18:56What do you say we get out of these wet clothes and into a dry martini?
00:19:01And into a dry martini.
00:19:05Are all your pickup lines martini-based?
00:19:08Yeah.
00:19:12We need to talk.
00:19:15Ruby, I didn't see you on my schedule.
00:19:18Oh, okay. I'm pretty sure I don't need to be on your schedule because I'm your wife.
00:19:22Ex-wife.
00:19:24What do you need? What's the problem?
00:19:26I'm still unhappy with the divorce terms.
00:19:29How can you be unhappy? It's fair. I paid you more than half.
00:19:34I still want you.
00:19:36No baby voice, Ruby. Okay, we're through.
00:19:40Fine. Clearly you don't want me anymore.
00:19:43But I do know that you want me to sign before the merger.
00:19:45The merger has nothing to do with you.
00:19:48What if I wanted to have something to do with me?
00:19:50You are entitled to none of that.
00:19:52We'll see about that.
00:19:55You need to get out of here before I call security.
00:19:57You wouldn't dare.
00:20:03You need to go. Come on. Out the door.
00:20:14Hey there.
00:20:15Hey, sorry. I'm wiped.
00:20:18I know that you overheard Ruby yelling at me.
00:20:22It's none of my business.
00:20:23It's over between her and I.
00:20:25She does not think so.
00:20:29So, would you like to have dinner with me?
00:20:32I'm not really hungry.
00:20:36You sure about that?
00:20:40I don't think it's a good idea.
00:20:42Look, I know that we've both been under a lot of stress.
00:20:45We can just keep it simple.
00:20:47Have some good food, take our mind off things. No pressure.
00:20:51He's right. We're both under a lot of stress.
00:20:53But I can't put my stress on him.
00:20:55So, dinner?
00:20:57Keep it simple.
00:20:58Keep it simple.
00:21:10This is simple.
00:21:13You're worth it.
00:21:17I'm worried about the merger.
00:21:24You too.
00:21:25I'm not worried about you closing it.
00:21:27I'm worried about us.
00:21:29Look, it's almost a done deal.
00:21:31All eyes are on you.
00:21:33With this and your divorce,
00:21:35don't you worry that this will make the company think you're unfit?
00:21:37Unfit for what?
00:21:39The merger is just money.
00:21:40And I have money.
00:21:41But I don't have love.
00:21:46I want to be with you.
00:21:50I don't know.
00:21:53Why are you so hesitant?
00:21:54I don't know if I can tell him.
00:21:59What's going on?
00:22:00My mom is...
00:22:04cancer.
00:22:05She has cancer and...
00:22:07I just need to focus on work right now because her bills are mounting up.
00:22:10You know I can take care of that for you.
00:22:12No, Sebastian, that's not why I'm telling you.
00:22:15I don't want your charity.
00:22:17My mom always taught me to earn everything I get.
00:22:23Well, she sounds like a strong woman.
00:22:25She's the strongest woman I know.
00:22:27I admire you.
00:22:29I don't need to be admired.
00:22:31I need to be understood.
00:22:34Understood.
00:22:37I think we should slow down a little.
00:22:40What are you talking about?
00:22:41Maybe just be friends.
00:22:44I don't think I could just be friends with you.
00:22:47I don't think I can be anything more.
00:22:54I see you.
00:22:56What?
00:22:58I see you.
00:22:59You're a rising star of this company.
00:23:01I am just trying to work here.
00:23:03I don't need any distractions.
00:23:05Let me guess.
00:23:06Your job's a joke.
00:23:07You're broke.
00:23:08Your love life's the OA.
00:23:10It's like you're always stuck in second gear.
00:23:13It hasn't been your day, your week, your month.
00:23:16It's like you're always stuck in second gear.
00:23:18It hasn't been your day, your week, your month.
00:23:21It hasn't been your day, your week, your month.
00:23:23Or even your year.
00:23:29No.
00:23:31Babe, come on.
00:23:36Release the attention.
00:23:42Maybe this is for the better.
00:23:44I have to get Sebastian to end this.
00:23:46This is the only way.
00:23:49Yeah.
00:23:50That's the spot.
00:23:52That's what I'm talking about, girl.
00:24:04Sorry, Mr. Sebastian.
00:24:06Hey, Sebastian.
00:24:07Don't worry.
00:24:08We're off the clock.
00:24:14This is hot.
00:24:16Don't ever touch me again.
00:24:24Play hard to get.
00:24:25I like that.
00:24:27Bruno likey.
00:24:31You're a big star.
00:24:32You got this.
00:24:33She's yours.
00:24:35Two can play this game.
00:24:38I'll be there for you.
00:24:43Hey, I'm sorry about...
00:24:46There's nothing to be sorry about.
00:24:48We're both adults.
00:24:49You don't owe me anything.
00:24:51He was just being...
00:24:53I don't care about him.
00:24:55I just...
00:24:56I don't know.
00:24:57I thought that you were different.
00:24:58I...
00:24:59I have to let this happen.
00:25:01You know what?
00:25:02I think you're right.
00:25:03I think that we should just be friends.
00:25:06No.
00:25:08More like work colleagues.
00:25:13Because I had hoped that we were going to build something together.
00:25:17But my life, my business wasn't built off hope.
00:25:20It was built off hard work.
00:25:22Sebastian...
00:25:23No, and I was blinded by what I thought was such an amazing person.
00:25:28But the reality is you're just like everyone else.
00:25:32You're just after my money.
00:25:35Sebastian, I don't...
00:25:37Sebastian, I don't...
00:25:46How about we finish where we started?
00:25:47Get off.
00:25:48What about I'll let the break room talk?
00:25:49I thought I told you never to touch me again.
00:25:52Let's pretend I didn't hear that.
00:25:54Get off me.
00:25:55Bruno, I'm not interested.
00:25:57Don't be that interested.
00:25:59Get off.
00:26:05You'll regret this.
00:26:12Tell me everything.
00:26:14It was terrible, what I did.
00:26:17But this merger was so important to Sebastian.
00:26:19I couldn't risk losing it for him.
00:26:21You were never going to lose it for him.
00:26:23I can't be a distraction to him.
00:26:25Maybe he needs a distraction.
00:26:28What did you do?
00:26:31I almost kissed Bruno.
00:26:34The aggressive guy?
00:26:35I only did it to make Sebastian forget about me so he could think about the merger.
00:26:40I hope you know what you're doing.
00:26:46I wish we had met in college.
00:26:49Things would be so different.
00:26:56Kate, I don't know how to fix this.
00:26:57Girl, you can't fix being in love.
00:27:03What do you think Sebastian's doing right now?
00:27:11What is wrong with you?
00:27:13I mean, you have everything.
00:27:15And even after this merger, you'll have even more.
00:27:18You can have any woman you desire.
00:27:23Boy, don't ask I am humble.
00:27:28You'd give it all up and be with her, wouldn't you?
00:27:35Well, if you love her, then you should just go to her.
00:27:42Why do you have to drink in this dump?
00:27:44Ruby, what are you doing here? Come in.
00:27:46I'm sorry. I was a cranky bitch earlier.
00:27:49What are you doing here?
00:27:50Well, things got a little heated earlier.
00:27:52And I thought I should come make amends.
00:27:57Is it me?
00:28:00Is it hot in here?
00:28:02I've missed you. We were so good together.
00:28:32Are you okay?
00:28:34Is it?
00:28:38It is?
00:28:40No, it's not.
00:28:42Let me take you to the bedroom.
00:28:50No, no, hey, I'm sorry. I can't do this.
00:28:55Look, we had something in the past, Ruby.
00:29:00Let's put this on.
00:29:02Is this about that bitch?
00:29:05Don't call her that.
00:29:08You'll regret this, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:29:10Come on.
00:29:30Hey, hey, get off of me!
00:29:35Hey, hey, hey, are you okay?
00:29:37What is that?
00:29:41He must have dropped it.
00:29:45My God, somebody's been spying on us.
00:29:56Thanks for the statement, ma'am.
00:29:57We'll keep an eye out for the perp.
00:29:59In the meantime, try to get some rest.
00:30:02Good night.
00:30:09Yeah, of course.
00:30:12How did you know where I lived?
00:30:15I looked your address up at work. I was coming over to apologize.
00:30:20About what?
00:30:22Look, I was a jerk earlier, and I overreacted.
00:30:26It's okay.
00:30:27Vanessa.
00:30:30People in my position have a very hard time with dating.
00:30:33Everyone only seems to want one thing from me, and that's why I have to be protective.
00:30:37I've been blinded by love before.
00:30:39Ruby?
00:30:41That obvious, huh? She's, um—
00:30:43Bitch?
00:30:45Yeah.
00:30:47And she also could put this hold on people.
00:30:50And I didn't realize it until much later that she's just a gold digger.
00:30:55And she never loved me. She only loved my bank account.
00:30:58And that's why I tend to be defensive.
00:31:00Sebastian, maybe it's just not the right time for us.
00:31:04You have this merger. I don't want you to lose sight of it.
00:31:10And you have your mother. How's she doing?
00:31:14She has her last treatment coming up, so we're hopeful.
00:31:19Yeah.
00:31:21She knows that I put off my career goals to take care of her.
00:31:25And she carries that guilt.
00:31:28The other day, she said that sometimes she wished she had died.
00:31:34So I could live.
00:31:37She's a strong woman, just like you.
00:31:39Look, I appreciate your generosity.
00:31:42But as of now, all I'm asking is that we remain boss and secretary.
00:31:51Deal?
00:31:55Deal.
00:31:59Under one condition.
00:32:01What is it?
00:32:04You replace this.
00:32:08Sure.
00:32:09You still have my black Amex card?
00:32:12I never used it.
00:32:13Okay. Well, you need to go down to La Tour Boutique and get yourself another cocktail dress.
00:32:18I'm not going to do that.
00:32:22Well, you need to because I need you to attend a dinner with me.
00:32:27No dates.
00:32:28No, no, it's not a date. Personal assistant. Strictly business.
00:32:32You feed me the names of people that I should know.
00:32:35It's boring, but the food is good.
00:32:39So what do you say? Deal?
00:32:41That's my one condition.
00:32:43You really are a good negotiator.
00:32:50You should probably go.
00:32:54Okay.
00:32:56Bye.
00:33:04Can I help you?
00:33:05Yes, yes. I am looking for a dress.
00:33:08Looks like you need a whole new wardrobe.
00:33:10Oh, probably.
00:33:13Sorry, we don't have anything in the Hobo Casual collection.
00:33:16Oh, I know, I know. I don't usually shop at places like this.
00:33:20But I actually walk by here all the time and stare at that dress in the window.
00:33:25Not to cut you off, I'm pretty busy here, and we only serve to high-end clients.
00:33:32Okay.
00:33:35Maybe I'm in the wrong store.
00:33:37Maybe you are.
00:33:39I should probably go.
00:33:40You should.
00:33:44Now wait just a minute. What is going on here?
00:33:46I don't belong here.
00:33:47Of course you do.
00:33:48Mr. Sebastian Armstrong, welcome.
00:33:50You weren't very welcoming to my friend here.
00:33:52I didn't know she was...
00:33:53That shouldn't matter.
00:33:54You don't have to do this.
00:33:56Yes, I do.
00:33:57You should treat everyone who walks through that door with respect.
00:34:00I'm so sorry, Mr. Armstrong.
00:34:02I'm really sorry.
00:34:04My boyfriend just dumped me and I'm in a terrible mood.
00:34:07It's okay.
00:34:08I actually have those same sneakers that you're wearing.
00:34:11I love them.
00:34:12Also, that dress in the window, I love it too.
00:34:14But I'm jealous because I know it'll look way better on you.
00:34:17Plus, I have at least food.
00:34:19I'm oversharing.
00:34:20Just wrap up the dress.
00:34:22We have a big event to attend to tonight.
00:34:43Sorry, I know that this is a lot.
00:34:45I don't want to let you down.
00:34:48You won't.
00:34:49Just stick with me.
00:34:50I have some cocktail hour negotiating.
00:34:56Oh, God.
00:34:58I didn't realize they let trash in here.
00:35:00Ruby, this isn't the time or the place.
00:35:02Sebastian, you haven't answered any of my phone calls.
00:35:05Our divorce terms are unacceptable.
00:35:07Sorry, Ms. Cromwell, but Sebastian is about to give his speech.
00:35:09I'm sorry?
00:35:10Who the fuck are you?
00:35:12This is a conversation between my husband and I.
00:35:16You mean your ex-husband.
00:35:21Oh!
00:35:25Oh, no. I'm so sorry.
00:35:27I'm such a klutz.
00:35:33And now, ladies and gentlemen,
00:35:35may we present Mr. Sebastian Armstrong!
00:35:43I think it's about time we got legal involved
00:35:45to talk about these terms and details.
00:35:47Before it goes to legal, should I have my guys look at it?
00:35:49Your guys?
00:35:51Just keep taking notes.
00:35:53You're new here,
00:35:54so maybe you can learn a thing or two about negotiating.
00:35:56Pretty sure I could teach you a thing or two.
00:36:04Thank you, Vanessa.
00:36:07Let me know if you need anything else.
00:36:09I need some of that.
00:36:11Damn, she's hot.
00:36:13Nothing wrong with dipping the pen in the company ink,
00:36:16am I right, boys?
00:36:19I didn't know that you two were an item.
00:36:21There's a lot you don't know about me, Sebby.
00:36:24It's Mr. Armstrong.
00:36:26Oh, so formal.
00:36:28This company needed a little joke like me?
00:36:31Guys, this isn't a pissing contest.
00:36:34Yeah, I know.
00:36:36Because I already got the prize.
00:36:38So, you are dating.
00:36:40I mean, if you call getting freaky in a two-star hotel dating.
00:36:44Come on, keep it classy.
00:36:47You won't be doing anything classy tonight.
00:36:49Respect the workplace.
00:36:51Man, you chill.
00:36:53You need money like us.
00:36:55Cheap sluts like Vanessa are a dime a dozen.
00:37:01Stop. Stop!
00:37:05You're done!
00:37:06Get out of here. Pack your shit up.
00:37:07We don't do sexual harassment at this company.
00:37:10Okay, big boss man.
00:37:12I'll leave.
00:37:13But you're gonna regret this.
00:37:15You have no idea who I am and what I'm capable of.
00:37:19Just leave, son. It's over.
00:37:24Don't worry, Sebastian.
00:37:26I got your back.
00:37:28Back in my day, guys like him would have gotten it much worse.
00:37:32This won't affect our negotiations at all.
00:37:35It's good to be rid of the bad energy in the room.
00:37:42Oh my God.
00:37:46Oh my God.
00:37:51Vanessa, what's wrong?
00:37:52Someone vandalized my car.
00:37:53What? Are you okay?
00:38:01Stop. There.
00:38:08I can't see their faces. They're wearing masks.
00:38:11The timestamp says it's from this afternoon, so it can't be...
00:38:14Bruno.
00:38:17He was in my office at that time.
00:38:20I'll send this to the authorities.
00:38:22I'm scared.
00:38:27I'll protect you.
00:38:33Oh, there's my sweet daughter.
00:38:35Hi, dog. How's my mom doing?
00:38:37Hi, Vanessa. Your mother is doing exceptionally well.
00:38:41We couldn't be happier with her results.
00:38:43And as you know, the entire staff loves her.
00:38:46Just trying to make the best of it.
00:38:48Hopefully, this will be her last treatment and send her cancer into remission.
00:38:52The only sad thing is, Miss Porter won't be brightening up our oncology ward anymore.
00:38:57Stop.
00:38:59I'll leave you two.
00:39:04How are you, honey?
00:39:05I'm good.
00:39:06Work's really busy?
00:39:07Well, you always manage to keep a handle on everything.
00:39:10I just can't wait to get out of here.
00:39:12Food sucks.
00:39:14Are you okay? You seem a bit distracted.
00:39:17I have to tell you something, Mom. I don't want you to worry.
00:39:20Well, I'm going to worry whether you tell me or not.
00:39:24I think I have a stalker.
00:39:26What?
00:39:27Someone vandalized my car. They wrote a bad word.
00:39:30A magic marker.
00:39:31Well, maybe some vinegar or something will help get rid of it.
00:39:34I know, Mom.
00:39:35I think it was somehow connected to this guy at work.
00:39:38This guy at work, Bruno Lombardi, he has been all over me and is starting to word me out.
00:39:43You said Bruno Lombardi? John Lombardi's son?
00:39:51John Lombardi runs a crime family. Yes.
00:39:54And Bruno is quote-unquote heir to that throne.
00:39:59A crime family?
00:40:01Yeah. Your uncle had some run-in with them years ago.
00:40:04They're thugs.
00:40:05And if Bruno is anything like his father, you want to be swiping left, like the kids say.
00:40:10I think he got fired today. What if he blames me for everything?
00:40:13Kids today, they always want to blame somebody else for their issues.
00:40:16They can't take responsibility.
00:40:18But not my baby girl.
00:40:23The Lombardi crime family accused of racketeering drugs.
00:40:26Human trafficking?
00:40:28Apparently, he's still running the crime family from prison.
00:40:32And he's grooming Bruno to take over.
00:40:34They've got some troubles going on.
00:40:36So, honey, please be careful.
00:40:38I have to warn Sebastian.
00:40:41I have to go, Mum. I love you.
00:41:03You need a replacement for the whore-mobile.
00:41:06No, I can't accept this.
00:41:08You have to.
00:41:09I really can't.
00:41:10Then why not?
00:41:12Sebastian, I'm worried.
00:41:17I found out that Bruno has ties to the mafia.
00:41:20No, our HR fully vetted him.
00:41:22I'm sure there's ways of skirting that.
00:41:24Word is, he's being groomed to become head of the crime family.
00:41:28Then why would he want a job here?
00:41:30I don't know. He could be dangerous.
00:41:32Look, you don't need to worry about that anymore.
00:41:35Because I fired him.
00:41:37That's why I'm worried.
00:41:40Look, I have the best security that money can buy.
00:41:43We don't need to be intimidated by people like Bruno.
00:41:47And we need to focus on the good that we can do.
00:41:50And speaking of, I have a charity event that I'd like you to help me out with tonight.
00:41:56Charity?
00:41:57Yes, for cancer research.
00:41:58I would love to.
00:42:00But I don't know.
00:42:02Look, somebody just dropped out last minute.
00:42:04You'd be doing me a big, big favor.
00:42:06It's at the Biltmore Ballroom, 6 p.m. tonight.
00:42:12One condition.
00:42:14Okay. What?
00:42:19You take the car back.
00:42:23Fine.
00:42:25See you tonight.
00:42:28Okay.
00:42:32Damn. He is a good negotiator.
00:42:46You must be the new model.
00:42:49You're on stage and five.
00:42:51On stage?
00:42:53What is this?
00:42:54This is a charity auction. People are going to bid on you for dates.
00:42:57No, no, no, no. I can't do this.
00:42:59Are you kidding? This is going to be fun.
00:43:01And it's for a good cause, girl.
00:43:03Wouldn't mind a man bidding on me for a change.
00:43:05Yeah.
00:43:09Going once, going twice.
00:43:11And she is sold to that gentleman over there for $500,000 for a special date.
00:43:18And this is a new charity record for us.
00:43:20Thank you for your generosity, sir.
00:43:24Oh.
00:43:27What you lucky here.
00:43:28I guess they let anyone into these charity events, don't they?
00:43:32Next on stage, please welcome Vanessa Porter.
00:43:39I just sold for $500,000.
00:43:41Set a new charity record.
00:43:43That crowd, it's going to eat you up.
00:43:45And remember, ladies and gents.
00:43:47Your bids will be going towards a very special cause.
00:43:51Cancer Research Labs.
00:43:53Standing next to me is our beautiful last model, Vanessa Porter.
00:43:57The lucky winner will be taking this lovely lady on a date.
00:44:01And just dinner. No funny business.
00:44:03Okay? I'm talking to you, Mr. Wolstein.
00:44:06The bidding will start at $300,000.
00:44:10$500,000.
00:44:12$500,000.
00:44:14$600,000.
00:44:15Great. We have $600,000 over there.
00:44:19$700,000.
00:44:21We got $700,000 over here.
00:44:22$800,000.
00:44:24$800,000.
00:44:26$1 million.
00:44:32I just sold for $500,000.
00:44:34Set a new charity record.
00:44:36That crowd, it's going to eat you up.
00:44:38And remember, ladies and gents.
00:44:40Your bids will be going towards a very special cause.
00:44:44Cancer Research Labs.
00:44:46Standing next to me is our beautiful last model, Vanessa Porter.
00:44:50The lucky winner will be taking this lovely lady on a date.
00:44:53And just dinner. No funny business.
00:44:55Okay? I'm talking to you, Mr. Wolstein.
00:44:58The bidding will start at $300,000.
00:45:02$500,000.
00:45:04$500,000.
00:45:06$600,000.
00:45:08Great. We have $600,000 over there.
00:45:11$700,000.
00:45:13We got $700,000 over here.
00:45:15$800,000.
00:45:16$800,000.
00:45:18$1 million.
00:45:24$1 million.
00:45:26Sir, wow.
00:45:28What an amazing finale.
00:45:30Any other bids?
00:45:32Going once.
00:45:34Going twice.
00:45:36And sold to that gentleman over there for $1 million.
00:45:40What an amazing finale.
00:45:42Beating the previous record of...
00:45:44What's her name?
00:45:47Anyway, sir, please come up and claim your prize.
00:45:52This is going to be fun.
00:45:57You cannot go out on that date. It could be dangerous.
00:46:00I don't have a choice.
00:46:03You always have a choice.
00:46:05It's in the next room. It's in a controlled space.
00:46:07Why are you doing this?
00:46:09Because he wants me to back out.
00:46:11He wants to make you look bad.
00:46:13I'm doing this for the charity.
00:46:15It's just dinner in public. It'll be fine.
00:46:19Okay. I trust you.
00:46:23I also want to see what Bruno's up to.
00:46:26What's his game plan?
00:46:31You know, for a winning bet of $1 million,
00:46:33you'd think they'd serve at a hooch.
00:46:36I'd rather be home drinking my wine from a box.
00:46:41We have so much in common.
00:46:43I'd rather be at your home, too.
00:46:45What do you want from me?
00:46:47What are you talking about, baby?
00:46:49I just want to get to know you.
00:46:52Oh, I have been very clear.
00:46:55I am not interested.
00:46:58Don't you know who I am?
00:47:00Oh, I know who you think you are.
00:47:04I paid a lot of money for this date.
00:47:06Make a scene and I can make things very difficult for you and your little boyfriend.
00:47:14You know, this wine ain't that bad.
00:47:24Where are you going?
00:47:26The date ain't over yet, sweetheart.
00:47:28Can't a girl use the restroom?
00:47:31Stop playing games, babe.
00:47:33We know what that $1 million bought me.
00:47:40I'm good, everybody. I'm good.
00:47:47Oh.
00:47:50I'm sorry.
00:47:51I'm sorry.
00:47:52I'm sorry.
00:47:53I'm sorry.
00:47:54I'm sorry.
00:47:55I'm sorry.
00:47:56I'm sorry.
00:47:57I'm sorry.
00:47:58I'm sorry.
00:47:59I'm sorry.
00:48:08Knock, knock.
00:48:09Hey, how was the date?
00:48:13And who is this from?
00:48:15From Bruno, with all my love.
00:48:17Thanks for the magical night.
00:48:18Well, I guess that answers that.
00:48:20Sebastian, that's...
00:48:21No, no, it's fine.
00:48:23I have some work I need to be doing now.
00:48:30Hey.
00:48:34I'm just throwing this out there,
00:48:36but I think I'm entitled to more like 65%.
00:48:40Yeah, yeah, that sounds fine.
00:48:42Fine?
00:48:43Sebastian, that's robbery.
00:48:45Your head isn't in the game.
00:48:47We need to wrap this up
00:48:49so we can send it before Congress
00:48:51and push this merger through soon.
00:48:53A good negotiation is where both parties
00:48:56walk away equally unhappy.
00:48:58And right now, Sebastian,
00:49:01I'm very happy.
00:49:07That's it, Sebastian.
00:49:09I'm done.
00:49:10It's over.
00:49:13Wait, what do you mean that it's over?
00:49:15We need a break.
00:49:16Listen, why don't we take a long weekend?
00:49:19You can go home and refocus on this merger,
00:49:22and I can spend some time with my grandkids.
00:49:25We've spent every day at this damn office.
00:49:27We can come back on Tuesday
00:49:29and wrap this thing up.
00:49:32Okay.
00:49:33Yeah, yeah, that's a good idea.
00:49:35Let me...
00:49:37Everyone, listen up.
00:49:39Everyone can have off for the week with pay.
00:49:50So, do you have any plans for the weekend?
00:49:52How would I?
00:49:53I just found out I have the week off.
00:49:55Well, I'd like to take you to dinner.
00:49:57Sebastian, I...
00:49:59I can't.
00:50:00But thank you.
00:50:02My mom's still in the hospital,
00:50:03so I have to go visit her.
00:50:05Well, maybe she'd like a box of chocolates.
00:50:07Yeah, maybe she would.
00:50:14Can I come in?
00:50:16Jesus.
00:50:17Fine.
00:50:18I'd love to have a drink, but I can't.
00:50:20Well, no one offered you one.
00:50:22I can't because I'm pregnant.
00:50:26You're pregnant.
00:50:28I don't know how to tell you this, Sebastian,
00:50:30but you're the father.
00:50:33That's impossible.
00:50:34We broke up three months ago.
00:50:40Can't you tell?
00:50:41I'm two months pregnant.
00:50:43No, no, no, I can't be the father.
00:50:45Okay, well, I have a paternity test
00:50:47and ultrasound that say different.
00:50:51Right there.
00:50:56Okay.
00:51:07Well, if this is true,
00:51:08then I'm not the type of man
00:51:09that runs from his responsibilities.
00:51:12That's what I love about you.
00:51:14You're so responsible.
00:51:17You need to go.
00:51:18I need time to think, Ruby.
00:51:20I'll leave that there for you.
00:51:26Okay.
00:51:33I don't know how I'm going to tell Vanessa,
00:51:35but I have to be honest with her.
00:51:37I think we got him.
00:51:41I hope so.
00:51:42You riding whore on her car did nothing.
00:51:45And me leaving those photos that I took
00:51:46when I broke into her house also didn't work.
00:51:48Okay, well, I'm still out too grand
00:51:50for a fake paternity test.
00:51:52I really thought Sebastian hitting me
00:51:54was part of the merger.
00:51:55Okay, I still want the merger to happen, moron.
00:51:57I just want the divorce to happen after
00:51:59so that I get half.
00:52:01And if that doesn't work,
00:52:02we'll move on to plan C
00:52:03and eliminate Sebastian altogether.
00:52:06I know exactly where he hangs out
00:52:07when he needs time alone.
00:52:10He'll pay for humiliating a Lombardi.
00:52:34That is beautiful and delicious.
00:52:39Who's it from?
00:52:40I hope it's not from Bruno.
00:52:42Oh, my God.
00:52:44Oh, my God.
00:52:46Oh, my God.
00:52:47Oh, my God.
00:52:48Oh, my God.
00:52:49Oh, my God.
00:52:50Oh, my God.
00:52:51Oh, my God.
00:52:52Oh, my God.
00:52:53Oh, my God.
00:52:57If you change your mind,
00:52:58I'm here for you.
00:53:00With all my love, Sebastian.
00:53:09It's a plane ticket
00:53:12to Italy.
00:53:15You must go.
00:53:17I'm not leaving, Mom.
00:53:24Two tickets.
00:53:29Mom, how are you feeling?
00:53:31I'm feeling like I need to see
00:53:33the Italian countryside
00:53:35and eat some authentic Italian.
00:53:37It's like we're going to Italy.
00:53:39Yes.
00:53:53Welcome.
00:53:54Hi.
00:53:58Nice to finally meet you.
00:53:59Oh, lovely to meet you, too.
00:54:01Yeah, come on in.
00:54:03So, Miss Porter,
00:54:06how are you doing?
00:54:08Wonderful.
00:54:09Just wonderful.
00:54:10Thank you so much
00:54:11for bringing my daughter
00:54:12and I out here.
00:54:14And that private jet experience,
00:54:16that is the way to travel.
00:54:19And the food was delicious.
00:54:21What's mine is yours.
00:54:22So, feel free to make yourself at home.
00:54:30Mom, where are you going?
00:54:31Are you feeling okay?
00:54:32I'm fine.
00:54:33Absolutely awesome.
00:54:34I have never felt better.
00:54:37Yeah.
00:54:38So, I'm just off now
00:54:39to find myself an Italian man.
00:54:41Mom.
00:54:42You are in the right place, then.
00:54:44Oh, do not encourage her.
00:54:48I'm going to leave you guys alone.
00:54:49Enjoy.
00:54:52Well, cheers to that.
00:54:54Cheers to that.
00:54:59I need to come clean.
00:55:02Bruno and I...
00:55:04Look, I don't care about...
00:55:05No, listen.
00:55:06We were never a thing.
00:55:07You and Bruno never had an affair?
00:55:08No, I faked the whole thing.
00:55:11Why?
00:55:13Mike didn't know how to break it off with you.
00:55:16I was afraid I was a distraction.
00:55:18So, I lied.
00:55:19And it blew up in my face.
00:55:23Vanessa, I need you to understand something very clearly.
00:55:27I'm not distracted by us together.
00:55:29I'm distracted by us apart.
00:55:44And I also want to be honest with you about something.
00:55:48Ruby told me that she is pregnant,
00:55:50and it's mine.
00:55:52What? How?
00:55:53Look, I don't believe her,
00:55:54but I still do need to play this thing right.
00:55:56And I hope that you can trust me on this.
00:56:01Okay.
00:56:03I trust you.
00:56:07I love you.
00:56:13I love you, too.
00:56:17I love you, too.
00:56:47I love you.
00:56:58I love you, Vanessa Porter.
00:57:00I love you, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:57:10I should go check on Mike.
00:57:12Okay.
00:57:14Mom!
00:57:17Mom?
00:57:31Hello?
00:57:32Who is this?
00:57:33I am your mother.
00:57:34She will stay safe if you follow my every word.
00:57:37All text instructions to this phone.
00:57:39If you alert the authorities, your mother will be killed.
00:57:44I'm coming for you, Mom.
00:57:48This is the address.
00:57:51Vanessa.
00:57:53Glad you made it.
00:57:54Looks like you brought your little boyfriend.
00:58:04He is a good boss.
00:58:07So is she.
00:58:09Let's go inside.
00:58:13Look at you two.
00:58:14Wow.
00:58:15Wow.
00:58:16The perfect couple.
00:58:17What do you want, Bruno?
00:58:19I'll do the questioning.
00:58:21That's what people with guns get to do.
00:58:24We could have been a great team, but you had to blow it all for some trim.
00:58:29Just tell me why-
00:58:30Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
00:58:32I always hated guys like you, Sebastian.
00:58:34Bootstrap guys.
00:58:36That's why I'm going to love leading you dry for everything you barge for.
00:58:42I want your entire fortune.
00:58:45You son of a bitch!
00:58:48Calm down, Sebastian.
00:58:50You don't want to end up under the sea.
00:58:58Fine.
00:59:01For Teresa.
00:59:02We just need to know that she's alive.
00:59:04She's alive.
00:59:11Mom!
00:59:12It's okay.
00:59:14Mom, it's okay.
00:59:16It's okay.
00:59:18Boo, boo.
00:59:20There's your proof of life.
00:59:22Transfer the money to this address using this phone.
00:59:28Come on.
00:59:30I'm so sorry that this is happening.
00:59:32This is all my fault.
00:59:38He's going to wipe you out.
00:59:41It doesn't matter.
00:59:43As long as you and your mother are safe,
00:59:47I can always make my money back, but I need you by my side.
00:59:56Ka-ching!
00:59:58Ka-ching!
01:00:00Thanks for the money.
01:00:02But you didn't really think I'd let your mom go, did you?
01:00:15Oh my...
01:00:18Ruby, you killed him!
01:00:21Oh, whoopsies.
01:00:22I'm such a klutz.
01:00:25Guess I won't be sharing that money after all.
01:00:30What, honey?
01:00:31You play chess.
01:00:32You know the pawns always die.
01:00:35Hands up!
01:00:39Why are you doing this?
01:00:41I gave you everything.
01:00:42Why?
01:00:43Because you left me!
01:00:45Nobody leaves me.
01:00:47I get everything I've always wanted.
01:00:50You know exactly why.
01:00:54When I met you, you were nothing.
01:00:58The only reason you married me was for my family name.
01:01:00For my clout.
01:01:02You used me to climb the social ladder.
01:01:05Then once you got to the top, you dropped me.
01:01:08And what, you think this whore can replace me?
01:01:11You're wrong.
01:01:12I married you for what I thought was out of love.
01:01:16But then I quickly realized that all you ever cared about was material shit.
01:01:20And I tried to prove to you that we can't have it all.
01:01:23We could!
01:01:25Spare me, Mr. Perfect, please.
01:01:28I really can't.
01:01:36No, no.
01:01:41Oopsies!
01:01:42Sorry, my little mouse.
01:01:44It won't happen again.
01:01:45Ruby, you can fix all of this.
01:01:47All you need to do is let Teresa go.
01:01:50Fix this?
01:01:52Yes.
01:01:54This is beyond repair, my dear husband.
01:01:57Revenge, retribution, whatever you want to call it.
01:02:00I finally have the power.
01:02:04Fuck you, bitch!
01:02:08Most dads give their girls jewelry.
01:02:10But not my dad.
01:02:11I used to think guns were scary.
01:02:13But in the right hand, they're quite beautiful.
01:02:17We could have been great, Sebastian.
01:02:19But you had to go ahead and ruin it all!
01:02:21Shut the fuck up, Ruby!
01:02:25I'm gonna kill you both.
01:02:27And when the police get here, they'll find me laying on the ground,
01:02:30covered in blood, screaming,
01:02:32Help me!
01:02:34Help me!
01:02:36And I'll blame it on that mafia moron.
01:02:42Drop it!
01:02:47Fuck!
01:03:10You okay?
01:03:11Yeah, I'm okay, honey.
01:03:13I knew you'd come and get me.
01:03:15But next time, can we go to Paris, please?
01:03:21Miss Porter, I'm Detective Colombo.
01:03:24We've been monitoring the Lombardi crime family for several months now.
01:03:27And we have all the information we need to indict Ruby and Bruno in an extortion plot.
01:03:32But how?
01:03:34We had somebody on the inside.
01:03:39You're a cop?
01:03:41Yeah. Department of Justice undercover.
01:03:44The merger made us look into a possible crime link with Armstrong Enterprises.
01:03:48Turns out, Sebastian is legit. He just hired the wrong people.
01:03:51Luckily, Interpol connected me to the talent piece at just the right time.
01:03:55I would have never guessed.
01:03:57Guess those late night wine sessions were just research, huh?
01:04:00Getting to be your friend was just one of the benefits.
01:04:03Oh, uh, one more thing.
01:04:05Mr. Armstrong, your money's secure.
01:04:07We made sure the transfer didn't go through.
01:04:15And in business news, the Congress has approved the Bastion Enterprise merger.
01:04:19CEO Sebastian Armstrong is now the richest man in the world.
01:04:23This merger is a non-presented green deal.
01:04:25They have agreed to convert 70% of their carbon-producing plants into renewable energy power plants.
01:04:34Cheers to Teresa being cancer-free for six months.
01:04:38Cheers.
01:04:40Cheers.
01:04:44And cheers to Vanessa.
01:04:49For her hopefully making me the happiest man on earth.
01:04:53Oh my god.
01:04:58Will you marry me?
01:05:04Yes.
01:05:11I promise to love you forever.
01:05:15I promise to love you forever.