Return of the Secret Heiress Full Episode
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00:00:00Sir, our stock is being shorted aggressively, we're about to hit the limit down.
00:00:10What the hell is going on here?
00:00:12Half of you came from major investment banks.
00:00:16Our stock is about to crash, and you're telling me there's nothing we can do?
00:00:20Sir, this is a coordinated attack from multiple investment funds, they're shorting us simultaneously,
00:00:26there is nothing we can do.
00:00:28Sir, what are our next steps?
00:00:35Well, looks like Shepard Group might be bankrupt by lunchtime.
00:00:44Hey, this is a private meeting.
00:00:46Excuse me ma'am, could you hold on on cleaning for just a couple minutes?
00:00:50Mr. Shepard, building a public company in just five years, that's impressive.
00:00:57But, losing your cool over a little market turbulence, that seems out of character for you.
00:01:05Do I know you?
00:01:08Wait, what are you doing?
00:01:13What are you doing?
00:01:14You can't do this, you're just a cleaner, you can't be messing with our company funds.
00:01:19This is incredible.
00:01:21What's going on?
00:01:22The shorting attempt, it's failing, the price is holding.
00:01:28Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.
00:01:34We met before.
00:01:36They're still cleaning to do Mr. Shepard.
00:01:38Hold on, tell me, how could I ever repay you for this?
00:01:43If the opportunity ever arises, you could give your next contract for construction to Harrison Group.
00:01:56Jason, can we have fire now?
00:02:01Mr. Yates, what, only two bodyguards this time?
00:02:08You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:14No, ma'am, I just thought you might like the screen today.
00:02:20Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of
00:02:25the Lewis Group.
00:02:27Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:31Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret and why you've
00:02:35married this Ben Harrison fellow.
00:02:36Look, today is Ben's birthday.
00:02:39Anything we need to discuss, we can do at some other time.
00:02:42Ma'am, it really is time that you accept your inheritance.
00:02:47Because what I want is a simple life with Ben.
00:02:52Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Tabby walk you out of the house, for my sake.
00:03:08Divorce papers.
00:03:09Sign it.
00:03:18Why?
00:03:19You are not worthy of my son anymore.
00:03:22The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now, especially since it's landed
00:03:26a $100 million contract with the Sheppard Group.
00:03:30And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:33The truth is, Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time.
00:03:37I need a wife who reflects my status.
00:03:40I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:44And you, a cleaning woman, handing out million dollar deals.
00:03:49Don't make me laugh.
00:03:53I did.
00:03:54It was my present to Ben for his birthday.
00:03:57I was the one who got Ryan Harrison to give Ben that deal.
00:04:01What are you doing here?
00:04:03Clearly, Ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the Harrison family.
00:04:07Amber's family is practically local royalty.
00:04:10Local royalty?
00:04:12A small town rich person is royalty.
00:04:14And what qualifications do you have to judge, Miss Cleaner?
00:04:17Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor, doesn't it?
00:04:22Ben?
00:04:25What's going on?
00:04:27Is this why you want a divorce?
00:04:29Because of her?
00:04:30Oh, please.
00:04:31I've spent years building Harrison Group.
00:04:34You're still a cleaner.
00:04:35We just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:37Grew apart?
00:04:40No.
00:04:41No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:48I won't sign anything.
00:04:52Money is a motivator, isn't it?
00:04:54Ben.
00:04:56Alright.
00:04:57Here, $100,000.
00:04:59Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:05:02$100,000?
00:05:04I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.
00:05:10Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?
00:05:13Don't be ridiculous.
00:05:15You've never done anything for Ben's success.
00:05:18This is our act of charity towards him.
00:05:20Here, a million dollars.
00:05:22Take this.
00:05:23You just want more money, don't you?
00:05:25Just leave and never see Ben again.
00:05:28I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this.
00:05:34Since none of you respect me?
00:05:38A cleaning lady threatening us?
00:05:41I'm so scared.
00:05:43Just leave.
00:05:44You already make this house stink.
00:05:53Thank God she's gone.
00:05:55Good riddance to her.
00:05:59Sir.
00:06:01More of Lewis' information.
00:06:06She's Ben Harrison's wife.
00:06:08No wonder why she wanted us to partner with him.
00:06:11Actually, sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:14Divorced her?
00:06:16Wait a minute.
00:06:18Don't you remember?
00:06:20She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:25Yeah.
00:06:26She's seemed all hiding now.
00:06:28Remember?
00:06:29Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?
00:06:35I don't know.
00:06:37Let's get to the bottom of this.
00:06:41Hey!
00:06:42What are you doing?
00:06:43Let go of me!
00:06:44You attacked Amber.
00:06:45Apologize this instant.
00:06:50Stealing from the Harrisons.
00:06:52We gave you a generous divorce settlement.
00:06:54You refused it.
00:06:55And now you're stealing.
00:06:57She couldn't afford it.
00:06:58You're a thief.
00:07:06That's mine.
00:07:07Give it back!
00:07:08Wait!
00:07:09That's enough!
00:07:13Lauren.
00:07:14I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.
00:07:17It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard.
00:07:21But I'm just going through a divorce.
00:07:24You see, it's...
00:07:25Who are you?
00:07:26Boar's new squeeze.
00:07:28Excuse me.
00:07:29Do you know who I am?
00:07:30Is this true?
00:07:31You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son?
00:07:34Shame on you!
00:07:35Mr. Shepard, I...
00:07:36For your information, my name is Brian Shepard.
00:07:39I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:42Oh, please.
00:07:43A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:07:46You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?
00:07:49That's really interesting,
00:07:50considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.
00:07:54That's ridiculous.
00:07:55He doesn't look like that.
00:07:57My ring.
00:07:58Jason, give it back to Ms. Lewis.
00:08:00Hey, what are you doing?
00:08:04Lauren, let's get you out of here.
00:08:06Now.
00:08:07Hold on a minute, Laura.
00:08:08Who the heck is this man?
00:08:10And have you been sneaking around?
00:08:12It's all right, ma'am.
00:08:13This is none of your business.
00:08:15I'll grab dead bodies.
00:08:16You're not going anywhere until I tell you.
00:08:18Until I tell you?
00:08:19Tell us what's going on.
00:08:20We are the Harrisons.
00:08:22You can't just waltz in here and take her.
00:08:24Harrison?
00:08:25Compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody.
00:08:27I'll go back.
00:08:28What?
00:08:29Are you saying that is Brian Shepard?
00:08:31That's a lie.
00:08:32Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura.
00:08:34You come back here and explain yourself.
00:08:36Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura.
00:08:41Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the $100 million deal?
00:08:47Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.
00:08:51I don't feel good about going through the signing event.
00:08:55After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?
00:08:58No.
00:09:00No, the event will proceed.
00:09:03Besides, I'll be there.
00:09:08There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura.
00:09:12Who are you, truly?
00:09:14You'll find out.
00:09:16Mr. Shepard.
00:09:17Um, can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:23Mr. Yates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners,
00:09:29and we're going to have a meeting.
00:09:31An investment meeting.
00:09:33One week from today.
00:09:36Make sure everyone is there.
00:09:40Because after that meeting, I'm going to reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:46Oh, excellent, Ms. Lewis.
00:09:48I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:50Ben Harrison.
00:09:54You're going to know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.
00:09:59After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.
00:10:04Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:08Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:10Security!
00:10:11Get that woman out of here!
00:10:13We don't need cleaners at this event!
00:10:15Why wouldn't I be here?
00:10:17This is a business event, after all.
00:10:20Business?
00:10:21You wouldn't know business if you didn't know me.
00:10:24A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey.
00:10:26Just get out.
00:10:28Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for.
00:10:31You should have taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:33Oh, Ben.
00:10:34Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:38Laura, this is really important for me.
00:10:40Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:42You don't belong here.
00:10:44Just get out!
00:10:47That's what you get.
00:10:53This contract is mine to give or take away as I see fit.
00:11:00Don't be ridiculous.
00:11:01This is insane.
00:11:02Who do you think you are?
00:11:03Yeah, put that down.
00:11:04You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:06Security!
00:11:07Get out!
00:11:08Get out!
00:11:09Get out!
00:11:10Get out!
00:11:11Get out!
00:11:12Get out!
00:11:13Get out!
00:11:14Get out!
00:11:15Security, she's lost her mind.
00:11:17This is a disaster.
00:11:19Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you,
00:11:24but since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:46You really think ripping up that contract is going to help?
00:11:49You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:51Oh, please, honey.
00:11:52You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:55Security, get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:59I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:12:02And after careful consideration,
00:12:06I don't think the Harrison family is worth it.
00:12:09I don't think it's worth it.
00:12:11After careful consideration,
00:12:14I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:12:18You really think that the Shepherd group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:12:23You have no authority here.
00:12:24Of course she has the authority.
00:12:33That's the man that Laura went with the other day.
00:12:35What is he doing here?
00:12:36Mr. Shepherd?
00:12:37How does he know her?
00:12:38Is that really Brian Shepherd?
00:12:40Laura, are you alright?
00:12:44Mr. Shepherd, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman.
00:12:47There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:49There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison.
00:12:51This contract with Shepherd group is officially terminated.
00:12:55Effective immediately.
00:12:59Wait a minute.
00:13:00This contract, I thought you said you got it.
00:13:02It's her.
00:13:03She ruined the contract.
00:13:05You are his mistress, aren't you?
00:13:07An affair?
00:13:08She had an affair with that man?
00:13:10Behind my son's back?
00:13:12Mom, please, it's okay.
00:13:13This man is...
00:13:14Don't touch me!
00:13:16That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone.
00:13:19Has an affair and you just stand there?
00:13:21You're a disgrace.
00:13:22An adulterer.
00:13:23You deserve to be...
00:13:24Shut up!
00:13:29Mr. Shepherd, I apologize for this whole mess.
00:13:32But I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.
00:13:35Tricked?
00:13:37Why don't you answer a question yourself, then?
00:13:41What was my name before we got married?
00:13:45Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:47Lewis group?
00:13:48The financial giants?
00:13:50There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:55That's crazy.
00:13:56There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name.
00:13:59That's absurd.
00:14:00It's... it's...
00:14:02It's absurd!
00:14:04A high society heiress wouldn't waste her time in Maplewood.
00:14:08Yeah, it's a lie.
00:14:09It's a lie.
00:14:10This woman was a waitress when I met her.
00:14:12In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago.
00:14:16She's nothing special.
00:14:17She only married me out of gratitude.
00:14:19I was just a waitress.
00:14:22How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:14:24First time I met her, she wasn't even a waitress at the diner.
00:14:28Okay, listen up, everybody.
00:14:29When I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:33Now look at me.
00:14:34I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.
00:14:36And look at her.
00:14:37Still just a cleaner.
00:14:39Mr. Shepard, that woman is my son's ex-wife.
00:14:43She's doing all this out of spite.
00:14:45She's lying, Mr. Shepard.
00:14:47She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:54Let's make something clear.
00:14:56I was the one behind Harrison Group's success.
00:14:59I used my resources to help my ex-husband.
00:15:03But all he saw me as was the maid.
00:15:05Don't lie.
00:15:06You were never good enough for Ben when you married him.
00:15:09Oops.
00:15:10That roof was built with lies.
00:15:13Kathy, you never respected me.
00:15:15And Ben?
00:15:17Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.
00:15:20And the cheating.
00:15:22I think you're blaming the wrong person.
00:15:25You were not good enough for Ben then,
00:15:27and you're certainly not good enough for him now.
00:15:29If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story,
00:15:33then the truth, Kathy.
00:15:36Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons.
00:15:39From everything.
00:15:45Wait, wait, wait, Laura.
00:15:46You think you can just walk in here and ruin everything?
00:15:48And then just walk out like nothing happened?
00:15:50I don't think so.
00:15:51You're a cleaner.
00:15:53I don't think so.
00:15:54You're a cleaner.
00:15:55You're a cleaner that cleans toilets.
00:15:57Nobody cares about you.
00:15:59Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect.
00:16:04I don't need a fancy title or a rich husband to feel important.
00:16:14I think there has been some sort of misunderstanding.
00:16:16I think all jobs are important, right Mom?
00:16:19Ben, what are you doing?
00:16:21I don't think that a janitor
00:16:23should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.
00:16:26A janitor.
00:16:28Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith
00:16:31exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?
00:16:36You did claim to have been the one that secured the deal,
00:16:40weren't you Miss Smith?
00:16:42Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie.
00:16:44This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you.
00:16:50A lie, you say?
00:16:52Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrison Group,
00:16:56but I don't recognize you.
00:16:58Is this true, Miss Smith?
00:17:02Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions.
00:17:05This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.
00:17:09But the contract, I mean Laura tore it up.
00:17:13Can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?
00:17:18You printed Mr. Harrison.
00:17:20Perhaps you haven't been paying attention.
00:17:22Without Miss Lewis involved,
00:17:24I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company.
00:17:31Today, I want to make it clear.
00:17:34Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.
00:17:43Miss Smith, you lied to us.
00:17:45You destroyed everything.
00:17:47What? No, it's a misunderstanding.
00:17:49I can explain.
00:17:51Lewis? Lewis Family Group?
00:17:53This can't be.
00:17:55Believe what you want, Ben.
00:17:57Lewis Group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.
00:18:02Three of our vice presidents will be here in Maplewood.
00:18:07And I'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am.
00:18:14Everyone, listen to me.
00:18:16Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison Group.
00:18:20A man who can't keep his vows to his wife
00:18:23cannot be trusted to keep his word on the contract.
00:18:27The charade is over, Mr. Harrison.
00:18:29Everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:18:34Miss Lewis, shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:46Someone get a doctor!
00:18:48It seems your night has taken quite the turn, Mr. Shepard.
00:18:54Indeed. Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.
00:19:10What? What now?
00:19:12Mom, this is not all on me.
00:19:15Not on you? I was trying to help.
00:19:18She cheated on you with Shepard.
00:19:20Flaunted their affair.
00:19:22Exactly. And those dresses?
00:19:25Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:19:27Miss Smith, how could you do this?
00:19:30We trusted you completely.
00:19:32No, no. I got Ben the deal.
00:19:35I had no idea Shepard would fall for Gloroff.
00:19:38She's a liar.
00:19:40Stop it, Amber. You lied to us just as much as she did.
00:19:44Lied? You're on my side.
00:19:48And anyways, I have a plan.
00:19:50The Shepards are no one special.
00:19:52We can expose Laura and all her lies. Go national.
00:19:56We can make ourselves a household name.
00:20:00Now if you'll excuse me, I have a very important phone call to make.
00:20:10Thank you so much for tonight, Mr. Shepard.
00:20:13Thank you as well for standing up for me.
00:20:16It's alright, Laura. You deserve the credit for all your hard work.
00:20:19Can I ask you something? Do you have any place to stay tonight?
00:20:22Maybe a hotel?
00:20:24Don't worry about me, Mr. Shepard. I'll be fine.
00:20:27Excuse me, you can just drop me off.
00:20:30Actually, Laura. Actually, Laura.
00:20:32There is something else.
00:20:34Would you consider going out for dinner sometime?
00:20:37Just casually, of course.
00:20:39Mr. Shepard, are you asking me out?
00:20:43Please, call me Brian.
00:20:45And yes, technically you're single now.
00:20:50Yes, that may be true, but going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly proper.
00:21:01Proper?
00:21:03Laura, I don't give a damn about appearances.
00:21:07Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength.
00:21:11Those are qualities I truly admire.
00:21:14So what do you say?
00:21:16Dinner?
00:21:18Just two people getting to know each other.
00:21:25I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard. I actually have another appointment tonight, so I can't.
00:21:30Wait, Laura.
00:21:31Just here is fine.
00:21:35Laura?
00:21:37Laura? Who is it?
00:21:39Laura, wait!
00:21:41Jason, find out who owns that car.
00:21:44And do it fast.
00:21:52Ian Lewis? Who is this?
00:21:55It's Amber Smith.
00:21:57Mr. Lewis?
00:21:59I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent business with you.
00:22:03I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.
00:22:08I don't know who you are, Miss Smith.
00:22:11How did you get this number?
00:22:13Don't worry about that right now.
00:22:15I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis.
00:22:18Someone I know very well.
00:22:20Impersonating my niece?
00:22:23And where is this fake Laura?
00:22:27Right here in Maplewood.
00:22:29And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.
00:22:32Well, what is she doing exactly?
00:22:36And more to the point, what do you want from me?
00:22:40In the next few days, the Lewis Group will hold an investment meeting, right?
00:22:45I want to meet with the Vice Presidents.
00:22:48All will be revealed then.
00:22:50Very well.
00:22:51I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting.
00:22:54But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I...
00:22:57It won't be.
00:22:58Trust me, Mr. Lewis.
00:23:00Thank you, Mr. Lewis.
00:23:07That little rascal, Laura.
00:23:11I wonder what she's up to now.
00:23:19That car belongs to Mr. Yeats.
00:23:21The Lewis family bubble.
00:23:23Oh.
00:23:25The Lewis family.
00:23:27That's interesting.
00:23:29Could she be connected to them somehow?
00:23:32I'm not sure.
00:23:35Brian!
00:23:36There you are.
00:23:37I've missed you.
00:23:39Chloe.
00:23:40What are you up to?
00:23:42Chloe, what are you doing here?
00:23:44What do you mean?
00:23:46Can't I visit the man I love?
00:23:48We ended things for a reason.
00:23:50It was just one teensy mistake.
00:23:53I was a little bit tipsy.
00:23:55Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:57Teensy mistake, you say?
00:23:59You're cheating on me.
00:24:04Is this your new fling?
00:24:06Ex-divorcee?
00:24:08Used to clean floors?
00:24:10Quite the catch, you say?
00:24:12Look, my relationship with her is none of your business.
00:24:16And don't you dare talk about her like that.
00:24:19Please.
00:24:21An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman?
00:24:25It's a classic story.
00:24:27That's enough.
00:24:28I'll get the hell out of my office.
00:24:30You want to be careful, Brian.
00:24:32The juke industry still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.
00:24:35If you want Shepard Group to stay afloat,
00:24:38you ought to be more careful.
00:24:43Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's secrets now.
00:24:53This is it.
00:24:54The Lewis Group vice presidents are on the top floor.
00:24:57Once I'm done speaking with them,
00:24:59I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments.
00:25:02I'll go speak with them first, and then I'll introduce you.
00:25:06Well, well, well.
00:25:08Look who it is.
00:25:09What a surprise.
00:25:11Did Brian ditch you already?
00:25:13That's none of your business.
00:25:16Now, move aside, please.
00:25:17Laura?
00:25:18Just what do you think you're doing, you street rat?
00:25:21You really think you can just ruin my events again?
00:25:23Haven't you ruined my life enough?
00:25:24Don't you have any shame?
00:25:25If you'll excuse me,
00:25:27I have an important meeting to get to.
00:25:29Oh, the nerd.
00:25:31After everything you've done,
00:25:32you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?
00:25:35Seriously?
00:25:37I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.
00:25:41Oh, that's gold.
00:25:43You really think that they're going to let you in, Laura?
00:25:45Please.
00:25:46You're no one compared to me.
00:25:48You don't deserve to be here.
00:25:50The only ones who don't belong here are you three.
00:25:55And you, idiot.
00:25:57Believing every lie that she tells you.
00:25:59Wake up, Ben.
00:26:01Oh, Laura.
00:26:02Laura, come on.
00:26:03Why do you always pull this on me?
00:26:05I mean, seriously.
00:26:06Can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once?
00:26:09I know what this is.
00:26:11So stupid.
00:26:13Oh, such a trap.
00:26:15Amber spoke directly with the CEO.
00:26:17He invited her to meet with the VPs before the main meeting.
00:26:20Yeah, Amber got me a partnership with the Lewis Group.
00:26:24And unlike some people, I have a real invitation.
00:26:28Well, before you all start celebrating,
00:26:32why don't you take a look at this?
00:26:39Oh, that's rich.
00:26:41You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me.
00:26:44I spoke to Ian Lewis himself,
00:26:46CEO of Lewis Group.
00:26:48Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?
00:26:51You mean my uncle?
00:26:54Ian, don't be ridiculous.
00:26:57Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself.
00:27:01And besides, this looks fake.
00:27:04She's a liar.
00:27:07This is a personal invitation from Mr. Yates himself.
00:27:11It grants me access to the VIP elevator,
00:27:13which leads straight to the vice presidential suite.
00:27:15She's lying.
00:27:17They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel.
00:27:23Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?
00:27:27Not that I know of.
00:27:29See? She's lying.
00:27:31There you have it, Laura.
00:27:33Even the hotel staff can spot a fake.
00:27:35Go on, get lost before things get worse.
00:27:40Here, take this one.
00:27:42Leave me to the vice presidents.
00:27:44You have no idea what you just did.
00:27:48There will be consequences.
00:27:52Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis
00:27:56that you claim to have,
00:27:58why don't you just ask him
00:28:00to get the two of them an invitation?
00:28:03Security, security, we need this woman removed immediately.
00:28:06She is harassing me.
00:28:07We're done with your games, Laura.
00:28:09You're just a fraud.
00:28:10Ma'am, please move.
00:28:11What?
00:28:12Hold on!
00:28:17Brian Shepard?
00:28:19You think money buys you the right to walk all over people?
00:28:21Well, it doesn't.
00:28:23Yeah, wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it, huh?
00:28:26What other plans do you have to destroy this town?
00:28:28Get you out?
00:28:30After what you did to Laura, you had it coming.
00:28:32Don't play dumb.
00:28:34We know exactly what's been happening here.
00:28:36How long has this little affair been going on?
00:28:38You've been sleeping with her since she was married to my son.
00:28:41Hold on a second.
00:28:43An affair?
00:28:45You think Laura and I...
00:28:47You people are unbelievable.
00:28:51Mr. Carter, get down here ASAP.
00:28:54We have a situation.
00:28:56What, you think you can just boss the manager around now?
00:28:58Is that it?
00:28:59Well, stick around and watch you crash and burn.
00:29:01Miss Lewis, apologies for the delay.
00:29:03How can I help you this evening?
00:29:05Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly.
00:29:09It seems there's a misunderstanding.
00:29:12These people don't think that I belong here.
00:29:15Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you this woman is a cleaner.
00:29:18A cleaner? Nonsense.
00:29:20I personally agreed to Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:29:24Exactly.
00:29:26Lewis Group, my company,
00:29:30has some major investments planned here in Maplewood.
00:29:33I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.
00:29:36No, this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground.
00:29:41She's been this way since my son divorced her.
00:29:43She's insane.
00:29:44Actually, I met Laura three years ago at the coffee shop.
00:29:48She helped secure a profitable investment for Shepherd Group.
00:29:52No, it's a lie.
00:29:55Mr. Shepherd, she's tricking you too.
00:29:58You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them.
00:30:04Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?
00:30:07Wait, is that why you're covering for her?
00:30:10Because of the affair? Because she slept with you?
00:30:12Excuse me.
00:30:13Who are you and how dare you speak to Miss Lewis that way?
00:30:16Enough of this.
00:30:17That's enough.
00:30:18Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?
00:30:20This is Lewis Group property.
00:30:22Behave or I'll call security.
00:30:24This is Lewis Group property.
00:30:25Behave or I'll call security.
00:30:27But she doesn't even have a VIP entrance access.
00:30:30She shouldn't be here.
00:30:32Since you're having trouble understanding them, let me make it clear.
00:30:37This hotel is owned by the Lewis family.
00:30:40It's mine to come or go as I please.
00:30:49Thank you for stepping in, Brian.
00:30:51I owe you one.
00:30:54We'll talk about this later.
00:30:56Well, it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision, Mr. Anderson.
00:31:08Come in.
00:31:11Excuse me, Vice Presidents.
00:31:14I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch.
00:31:18I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today?
00:31:21Maplewood Branch.
00:31:23Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Miss Smith.
00:31:28Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?
00:31:32Ian Lewis, Mr. Lewis, reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans.
00:31:41Expansion plans?
00:31:43Miss Smith, a decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval.
00:31:48And frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch.
00:31:52But Ian Lewis assured me that...
00:31:56Miss Smith, we have a very important guest arriving soon.
00:31:59Perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff?
00:32:02Maybe I can stay for this guest and offer some local...
00:32:05Miss Smith, we'd like you to leave.
00:32:07If you don't, we'll call security.
00:32:14Hey, stop there.
00:32:16Elevators are VIP only.
00:32:18Back, please.
00:32:19Of course.
00:32:20My apologies.
00:32:27Laura?
00:32:31Vice Presidents!
00:32:33It's so good to see all of you again.
00:32:36Miss Lewis, it's been too long.
00:32:39Your return is a lifesaver, Miss Lewis.
00:32:41The Lewis Group has floundered under your uncle's...
00:32:44well, shall we say, unconventional leadership.
00:32:47The board are begging you to come back, Miss Lewis.
00:32:52Well, please sit.
00:32:54Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track.
00:32:58We've got a meeting planned, a big one, in just a few days.
00:33:03Local powerhouses and smaller players, too.
00:33:08They'll all be there in one spot.
00:33:10Miss Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith.
00:33:14She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager
00:33:18of a Maplewood branch for the Lewis Group.
00:33:21She said that, did she?
00:33:23Well, Miss Smith is a liar.
00:33:25There is no Maplewood branch, at least not yet.
00:33:28She lied so blatantly, it's unbelievable.
00:33:31Bob, don't worry.
00:33:33I found a much more suitable partner.
00:33:37Shepard Group.
00:33:39Shepard Group?
00:33:40Shepard Group.
00:33:41Their rise to a public company has been impressive.
00:33:44Do you have anything to do with that?
00:33:47So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:51Oh, don't worry about Amber.
00:33:55I've got plans for her.
00:34:00Miss Lewis, consider this your official invitation
00:34:05to the legend from us.
00:34:09Cheers.
00:34:10Cheers.
00:34:21I'm not leaving.
00:34:22What are you talking about?
00:34:23Wait!
00:34:24I'm Amber Smith.
00:34:25I'm the Lewis Group manager of Maplewood branch.
00:34:27What are you doing?
00:34:28These are my guests.
00:34:29Yeah, that's right.
00:34:30Tell them who we are.
00:34:31Yes, we were waiting for Miss Smith.
00:34:34Lewis Group, Maplewood branch?
00:34:36No such thing, ma'am.
00:34:37And frankly, I'm not interested in your act.
00:34:39Oh, of course.
00:34:41Laura.
00:34:42She's probably sleeping with the manager as well.
00:34:45That's how she gets away with everything.
00:34:47You underestimate her, Cathy.
00:34:49She's probably sleeping with all three vice presidents.
00:34:51No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this.
00:34:55Careful with your words.
00:34:56Both of you.
00:34:57Acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble.
00:35:04Look who can't even get into a meeting.
00:35:05Whilst I secure three with all the vice presidents.
00:35:08And let's not forget the mystery guest that they're bringing to Maplewood.
00:35:12Looks like she used you and tossed you aside.
00:35:15Used me?
00:35:16Unlike some people, I don't mind being helpful.
00:35:19You're so stupid.
00:35:21She threw you away like yesterday's trash.
00:35:24Don't worry, Brian.
00:35:25You deserve better.
00:35:27And let's not forget, I'm the new Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:35:31Appointed by the CEO of Lewis Group themselves, Ian Lewis.
00:35:36New branch manager, huh?
00:35:39Interesting.
00:35:40Laura Lewis?
00:35:41What are you doing here?
00:35:42Get out of here!
00:35:43You claim to be the mystery guest?
00:35:46Don't play games, Laura.
00:35:48I was formally invited by Lewis Group themselves to the investment meeting.
00:35:52Only the top companies get those.
00:35:55Looks like you're all out of luck.
00:35:57Is that so?
00:35:59Well then, there seems to be a misunderstanding.
00:36:04You see, I'm not sure if you know Miss Smith, but Lewis Group is my company.
00:36:09And I decide who goes to the meetings.
00:36:16Escort them out.
00:36:17What?
00:36:18Their visit is over.
00:36:19Oh, come on.
00:36:20This way, please.
00:36:22I'm not leaving.
00:36:24Move.
00:36:25We're not leaving again.
00:36:26Move.
00:36:27Oh, no, no, no.
00:36:29This isn't over, Laura.
00:36:30You'll see.
00:36:34Thanks for waiting on me.
00:36:37Laura, I'm glad you're okay.
00:36:41And thank you for defending me.
00:36:44I really appreciate it.
00:36:49Um, are you coming to the meeting?
00:36:52Yes, but it's going to be tricky.
00:36:58Why?
00:36:59I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation.
00:37:04Yes, Laura.
00:37:08There's something you should know.
00:37:10Is this about Ben?
00:37:14Because I can assure you that he won't cause any problems.
00:37:17He won't even get past security.
00:37:20Laura, it's not Ben.
00:37:23It's someone else.
00:37:26Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?
00:37:31Yes.
00:37:33Her name is Chloe Duke.
00:37:36She's the daughter of the Duke family.
00:37:40She's my ex-fiancee.
00:37:43And, uh, let's say things didn't end so well between us.
00:37:48And...
00:37:52Let's just say we didn't end things so well.
00:37:56And for some reason, she's having a hard time moving on.
00:38:01And you think that she's going to cause problems at the meeting for...
00:38:16Out of jealousy?
00:38:19There's a possibility she's kind of jealous.
00:38:23Well, all the more reason for you to be there.
00:38:28Besides, I'll be there too.
00:38:34Laura, would you consider being my guest at the meeting?
00:38:40What?
00:38:42Are you worried that this Chloe's going to cause problems for me too?
00:38:46Maybe a little.
00:38:48Honestly, I want to show them we're a team.
00:38:52Well, it's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepard. Thank you.
00:38:57Laura.
00:39:02I don't care about your best.
00:39:05I just want to be by your side.
00:39:07I think I'm falling for you.
00:39:12Ryan.
00:39:18I appreciate your honesty and...
00:39:22Right now, I'm just not...
00:39:25I just don't really have romance on my mind right now.
00:39:29Just with everything going on and...
00:39:32It's okay.
00:39:34I just want it to be your fault.
00:39:37And if Gwendolyn is anything, you won't face her alone.
00:39:44There's just one thing I do need.
00:39:49What is it?
00:39:51A formal dress.
00:40:04Security! She doesn't belong here.
00:40:07This is a private store.
00:40:09Excuse me. We need some assistance.
00:40:12I'm looking for a very particular dress.
00:40:17Wow. It's beautiful.
00:40:20It is.
00:40:21I'll try this one on.
00:40:23Don't bother with her. She can't afford anything here.
00:40:26She's just a cleaner. She doesn't deserve to shop here.
00:40:29She has no money.
00:40:33Yeah, exactly. I mean, what are you doing here?
00:40:35Can't you just leave me alone?
00:40:37How about an eyelash if you just disappeared?
00:40:40I'm here for retail therapy.
00:40:42Oh, please.
00:40:44This store is for the A-list only.
00:40:46Not some cheapskate like you.
00:40:48Says the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:50Hey, show some respect.
00:40:53Typical Laura.
00:40:55Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:58I would have asked you, but without me, I'm sure they're already booked.
00:41:02Oh, please. Come on. We'll take the dress.
00:41:04However, this particular dress is not for sale.
00:41:07What do you mean you don't sell it?
00:41:09I want it. Name your price.
00:41:12It's not about the price, ma'am.
00:41:14This one was custom-made for Miss Lewis, the Lewis Group heiress.
00:41:17The entire brand belongs to her.
00:41:19This beautiful dress is for display purposes only. Thank you.
00:41:23It wouldn't suit you anyway, Amber.
00:41:26What are you talking about? Of course it would suit her. It'd fit her just fine.
00:41:29And if it wouldn't fit me, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.
00:41:33Well, buying the whole store allowed me to purchase this dress.
00:41:42Oh, please. Don't you know that this store belongs to Lewis Group?
00:41:46We wouldn't sell it to someone like you.
00:41:48Amber, you're not even a branch manager yet.
00:41:51You don't get to speak on behalf of Lewis Group.
00:41:53Could you please tell me more about this dress?
00:41:56Of course.
00:41:58It was custom-made for Laura Lewis, heiress to the Lewis Group fortune.
00:42:03Hand-stitched in Italy, naturally.
00:42:06And apparently there are many more like it this year.
00:42:09High-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection.
00:42:14Laura, do you like this dress?
00:42:17Of course. It's custom-made for me.
00:42:20I'm just here to take what's already mine.
00:42:23Oh, you can't be serious. There must be millions of Laura Lewis's out there in the world.
00:42:28Fine, fine. If it's not for sale, can't I at least try it on?
00:42:32It would look incredible on me.
00:42:34Miss, this dress is very delicate.
00:42:37If I may be frank, I don't think this would fit you properly.
00:42:42Are you calling me fat?
00:42:43Actually, on a second thought, why don't we just buy the whole brand?
00:42:48How's that sound?
00:42:49Sir, are you serious?
00:42:51You would just buy the entire brand for one dress?
00:42:55This brand is worth at least $50 million.
00:42:58And to buy it for a waitress?
00:43:01Are you out of your mind?
00:43:02Yes. You see, even if you had the money, they wouldn't sell it to you.
00:43:06Just one second.
00:43:10Yes, this is Brian Shepard, CEO of Shepard Group.
00:43:13I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.
00:43:16I'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand.
00:43:22What?
00:43:26Sorry, sir. That brand is not for sale.
00:43:29You see? If we can't have it, neither can you.
00:43:35Mr. Yates. Yes, this is Laura Lewis.
00:43:39I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepard Group.
00:43:45Oh, come on. Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.
00:43:50Exactly. This is pathetic. You really think this is going to work? It's sad.
00:43:54Excellent. Thank you, Mr. Yates. That's all.
00:44:04Yes?
00:44:09What? Are you willing to sell me the brand?
00:44:15Awesome. Thank you.
00:44:20Hello? Yes. Wow. Yes, of course. Absolutely. Thank you.
00:44:30This store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepard.
00:44:34The Shepard Group is the new owner. How may I be of service today, sir?
00:44:39Well, Laura, I don't know much about fashion.
00:44:43I would like to give this brand to you.
00:44:46You can't be serious. You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.
00:44:50Don't listen to her, Brian. You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else.
00:44:56You're not welcome here. I want the two of these out of my store.
00:45:04I want the two of these out of my store. Of course.
00:45:09Oh, come on. Sir, ma'am, I'm afraid I have to ask you to leave.
00:45:13Well, we're not leaving, okay? Hey, hey, hey.
00:45:16This isn't over, Laura. Could I try the dress on now?
00:45:20Of course, Miss Lewis. You just follow me.
00:45:28Wow. Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.
00:45:36Laura, you look breathtaking in this dress.
00:45:41Brian, why would you do all of this for me?
00:45:47Laura, because you deserve everything beautiful in the world, and that includes this dress.
00:45:59Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?
00:46:03I need a moment. Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:46:12Does that mean it could be a yes?
00:46:15Maybe.
00:46:22Hi.
00:46:30Hi.
00:46:34What?
00:46:36Well, well, well. Look who decided to join the party.
00:46:40Playing dress-up again, Laura?
00:46:42One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith, and you'll understand the meaning of rude.
00:46:47You're threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone? For this? This gold digger?
00:46:52You know, Ben, I really cared about you, even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:46:59I know the name of a great psychologist in New York.
00:47:02Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.
00:47:08Enough! I've had enough of this drama.
00:47:11Yeah, me too.
00:47:13Try that again, and you'll regret it. I'll get the hell out of my face.
00:47:18Let's see if you two even make it past the door.
00:47:20Yeah.
00:47:23I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.
00:47:26What? That's impossible. I was invited by the CEO himself.
00:47:34Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group. Your name is on the list.
00:47:39Looks like you two won't be getting let in, after all.
00:47:43You don't have an invitation. You're just here because of Brian.
00:47:50Let me see this. This doesn't even look real. It's different from mine.
00:47:54Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:47:59This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:48:04Please, right this way. We can continue this discussion later, if you manage to get in.
00:48:13Sir, Madam, we recommend you leave.
00:48:18There you are! How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:48:24Looks like another relationship lights the dust, Laura.
00:48:27Looks like stealing men is a habit of yours.
00:48:30Get away from him! He's engaged to me!
00:48:33Hey, hey, hey. Hold your horses, Gwen. That ended a long time ago.
00:48:37Engaged to you. Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian.
00:48:43Your relationship's history.
00:48:45That was just a little tiff.
00:48:47You really think that could tear us apart?
00:48:50Don't you know who I am?
00:48:52Don't pretend like you don't know.
00:48:54Oh, honey, she don't recognize royalty, let alone a duke.
00:48:58She's just a maid, remember? I don't have time for all this drama.
00:49:03Brian, let's head inside.
00:49:07Brian, how could you choose this cleaner over me?
00:49:12Are you really going to humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?
00:49:15There's nothing left to say, Gwen. Don't make this a scene.
00:49:18Shall we?
00:49:26You okay, Miss Duke?
00:49:28And you are?
00:49:29Amber Smith. I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:49:34What branch? I've never heard of it. What do you want from me?
00:49:37That Laura.
00:49:39That Laura?
00:49:41I've never heard of it. What do you want from me?
00:49:43That Laura. She tore up my invitation. Do you think you can get me inside?
00:49:48What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?
00:49:52Please don't waste my time.
00:50:12If I can't have Brian, neither can you.
00:50:16The Duke family has more influence than you think.
00:50:21Chloe, good to see you. I've been expecting you.
00:50:24Uncle Joe, how are you?
00:50:26Good.
00:50:28I need your help, Brian.
00:50:30I need your help.
00:50:32I need your help.
00:50:34I need your help.
00:50:36I need your help.
00:50:39I need your help with something.
00:50:42What is it? Anything for my little Chloe.
00:50:45It's Brian.
00:50:47Who's that woman? I thought you were...
00:50:50She's a con woman. She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.
00:50:54What? Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?
00:51:00She's pretending to be a Lewis to get close to him.
00:51:04What are you planning?
00:51:07I want to destroy Shepard Group.
00:51:13Anyway, I am terribly sorry about Chloe.
00:51:17I had no idea she would be so...
00:51:21intense.
00:51:24What do you mean?
00:51:26You so should have taken her up on her offer.
00:51:29I mean, you guys are just...
00:51:32power couple.
00:51:34I see what you're doing.
00:51:36Power couple, you say?
00:51:39More like a disaster waiting to happen.
00:51:43Anyway, shall we take a seat?
00:51:46Actually, Brian, my seat is...
00:51:50is up there.
00:51:52Really?
00:51:54She doesn't deserve to sit there.
00:51:56Excuse me?
00:51:57This is my VIP invitation.
00:52:00I can sit wherever I like.
00:52:03Hey, what do you think you're doing?
00:52:05This is signed by all three VPs of Lewis Group.
00:52:08Where did you get this?
00:52:10Who did you have to sleep with?
00:52:12That's enough.
00:52:15This is getting us nowhere.
00:52:17Laura is my guest,
00:52:19and I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her.
00:52:24Got it?
00:52:25Mr. Shepard, what do you see in that woman?
00:52:29Miss Duke is a perfect match for you.
00:52:32She's from a good family, beautiful, and successful.
00:52:36What more could you ask for?
00:52:38That's a good question.
00:52:40Not much, actually.
00:52:43Honesty, that's what I want.
00:52:47And love, things that clearly Chloe has no idea.
00:52:52I said I was sorry.
00:52:54What more do you want?
00:52:56I've watched Chloe grow up.
00:52:58She's like a daughter to me.
00:53:00I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.
00:53:08One more chance, Brian.
00:53:10Let's forget all this nonsense.
00:53:13Do it, Mr. Shepard.
00:53:15Propose, right here, right now.
00:53:18Brian?
00:53:22Is this how the Duke family handles business deals?
00:53:26By forcing a ring on someone?
00:53:29Do it, or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:53:38Don't you dare.
00:53:41You're humiliating yourself.
00:53:43How dare you?
00:53:44Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:47Yes.
00:53:49I like it.
00:53:52But I can't imagine someone like her interceding me.
00:53:56The truth is, I wouldn't be here where I am today without her.
00:54:02Why would you choose someone like her?
00:54:05Exactly, this woman is trouble.
00:54:08She doesn't belong here.
00:54:09Throw her out.
00:54:11You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me?
00:54:15Interesting turn of events.
00:54:18Perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past.
00:54:23Do you actually think that just because you have the name Laura,
00:54:27that you're the missing heiress, Laura Lewis?
00:54:33You know what, maybe you're right, Chloe.
00:54:36How ridiculous.
00:54:37Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:54:39I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation,
00:54:44but wow, did I underestimate your foolishness, Chloe.
00:54:50You have no right to talk to Miss Duke like that.
00:54:53That's enough.
00:54:54You don't get to talk here.
00:54:56You got mad, Shepard.
00:54:57You dared to go against Miss Duke.
00:54:59And the same applies to everyone else here.
00:55:01Anyone who insults Laura leaves with a black eye.
00:55:06He's willing to offend the Duke for her.
00:55:08What kind of job does she have?
00:55:10I want to be careful, Brian.
00:55:12Don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the Lewis Group.
00:55:16Are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum?
00:55:19The Lewis Group isn't blacklisting anyone,
00:55:22especially not Shepard Group.
00:55:29Lewis Group, RS?
00:55:31You?
00:55:32Don't make me laugh.
00:55:34Security, remove these two impostors from the premises.
00:55:38Wait, Uncle Jones.
00:55:40Give Brian another chance.
00:55:42Choose, Brian.
00:55:44Me and the future you deserve or this fraud.
00:55:49Chloe, I have everything I ever wanted right here.
00:55:55In a wooden tray with all the power the Dukes hold in me.
00:55:59Fine.
00:56:05Short the stock of the Shepard Group.
00:56:07What?
00:56:10You forced my hand, Brian.
00:56:12Now Shepard Group is ruined.
00:56:14The Duke family, they can't be serious.
00:56:17Shepard Group is doomed.
00:56:19Brian, you don't have to do this for me.
00:56:23Laura, I will never let anyone bully you, let alone them.
00:56:31Listen carefully.
00:56:33I need you to protect the Shepard Group stock at all costs.
00:56:39Don't let it drop even one cent.
00:56:43Do you understand?
00:56:45Wow.
00:56:47Award winning performance, Laura.
00:56:50But you can't possibly control stock.
00:56:53Want to put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?
00:56:57If the Shepard stock holds for the next five minutes,
00:57:06you owe me a public apology.
00:57:11Deal.
00:57:17Well, looks like your five minutes is up.
00:57:22Let's see how the Shepard stock is doing.
00:57:29What the?
00:57:30The Shepard Group stock price is going up.
00:57:34This can't be happening.
00:57:35It must be a coincidence.
00:57:38Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?
00:57:42There was a huge investment.
00:57:43We couldn't compete.
00:57:44Shepard's stock price is being heavily supported.
00:57:48How did you do this?
00:57:50Like I said, Chloe.
00:57:54I'm Laura Lewis.
00:57:57No, you're not.
00:57:58You're just some cleaner.
00:57:59You don't have access to billions.
00:58:01I'm not a billionaire.
00:58:03No, you're not.
00:58:04You're just some cleaner.
00:58:05You don't have access to billions.
00:58:08Well, I think it's time for my apology.
00:58:18No, I think it's time for my apology.
00:58:22There is no way I'm apologizing to you.
00:58:24If things were the other way, would you be so quick to forgive me?
00:58:28Chloe, the truth is everyone here has seen you be a bully and a coward and now a sore loser.
00:58:42This is so humiliating for her.
00:58:45How did she manage that?
00:58:47Maybe she really is a Lewis.
00:58:50Apologize to Miss Lewis.
00:58:52Shut up.
00:58:53Don't you dare talk about Miss Duke like that.
00:58:56Don't forget, the Duke family own half of Maplewood.
00:58:59You don't deserve this.
00:59:01Let's get out of here.
00:59:03Hold on.
00:59:05This is where I belong.
00:59:08And that is my chair.
00:59:12You can't go there. That is the VIP section.
00:59:15Only those invited by the Lewis Group Vice Presidents get to sit there.
00:59:20Like I said, Chloe.
00:59:22That's my seat.
00:59:27I heard a rumor floating around a few days ago.
00:59:33Seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony between her ex and Mr. Shepherd, wasn't it?
00:59:42Are you planning another outburst, Laura?
00:59:44Is this how you charm all your men?
00:59:46Shall we?
00:59:48My pleasure.
00:59:50What are you doing?
00:59:52Let go.
00:59:53It doesn't matter what happened.
00:59:55I chose to stay by Laura's side.
00:59:58Let's go.
01:00:00Don't be absurd.
01:00:01That seat is reserved for a very important guest.
01:00:05Someone so esteemed, even the Vice Presidents have to bow low.
01:00:11And how exactly, Mr. Jones?
01:00:17Are you so sure that I'm not that esteemed guest?
01:00:21Wait, that's Peter Young.
01:00:23I'm the Director of Business Affairs at Lewis Group.
01:00:29Oh, it's Peter Young.
01:00:31It's Chloe Duke, Head of Duke Industries.
01:00:35So glad you could join us.
01:00:36Why is everyone standing around?
01:00:38It's her.
01:00:39She's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seat.
01:00:42It's embarrassing.
01:00:44That seat is reserved for the Lewis Group VIP guest.
01:00:47Specifically the family heir.
01:00:49Please get off the stage.
01:00:51Oh, yes.
01:00:53Mr. Young, was it?
01:00:55I think I remember you.
01:00:56You manage my family's investments.
01:01:00Don't pretend like you know what's going on.
01:01:03Please get off the stage.
01:01:05That seat is reserved for the Lewis family heir.
01:01:08I need to make one thing crystal clear.
01:01:13I am the heir of the Lewis family.
01:01:24This is ridiculous.
01:01:26You?
01:01:27The Lewis heir?
01:01:28Don't you know that Miss Lewis is a legend around here?
01:01:31You must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this.
01:01:34Exactly.
01:01:35We ran a background check on her,
01:01:37and it turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the Harrison Group.
01:01:41Before that, a cashier in my family's supermarket.
01:01:45See, Brian?
01:01:46This is who you've been chasing after.
01:01:48A liar and a cheat.
01:01:50Security.
01:01:51Get this imposter out of here.
01:01:53Everyone here is a witness.
01:01:55Why would any of you trust Laura?
01:01:58If any of you dares to harm her,
01:02:01you have to go through me first.
01:02:04Brian, she's just a nobody.
01:02:07She's just someone that the Harrison Group ditched.
01:02:10They didn't even want her.
01:02:11What exactly do you see in her?
01:02:13Escort this imposter out of here.
01:02:15Now.
01:02:16Oh, Peter.
01:02:25Peter, do you have any idea what you're doing?
01:02:29Mr. Yates, I'm so glad you could join us.
01:02:34Miss Lewis, sorry about the delay,
01:02:37and for all the trouble you've had to put up with.
01:02:39It's no trouble, Mr. Yates.
01:02:42Luckily, I haven't been alone.
01:02:44I've had the great company of my very loyal friend.
01:02:50Wait a minute.
01:02:51She's Miss Lewis.
01:02:52Is this a joke?
01:02:54Mr. Young, you're new to the Lewis Group,
01:02:57so I can understand why you wouldn't recognize Miss Lewis.
01:03:01But you listened to lies without checking the facts
01:03:05and almost called the police.
01:03:09Tell me, Mr. Young, who put you up to this?
01:03:14Was it my uncle, Ian Lewis?
01:03:19I knew it.
01:03:25Consider this your termination.
01:03:28I get it now.
01:03:30This is all an act, right?
01:03:32Chloe, what are you doing?
01:03:33We still want to work with the Lewis family.
01:03:35Work with them?
01:03:36Are you blind?
01:03:37This woman is clearly having an affair with this old man.
01:03:40That's enough, young lady.
01:03:42You've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis Group.
01:03:47Oh, Chloe, I can't believe we're going through this again.
01:03:50I think you need some professional help.
01:03:54Maybe I could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist.
01:03:57Chloe, that's enough.
01:03:59It's ridiculous.
01:04:00If you were really the Lewis family heir, you would have the ring.
01:04:03So why don't you show it to everyone?
01:04:04Show us the ring.
01:04:08Why don't you show that to everyone?
01:04:10Show us the ring.
01:04:12Show us the ring.
01:04:13Who are you to make demands of me?
01:04:16I don't answer to anyone but myself.
01:04:19I don't need any of your validation.
01:04:24There's a ring.
01:04:31Vice Presidents, I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family.
01:04:35I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family.
01:04:37This woman is an imposter.
01:04:39Miss Lewis, we apologise for the delay.
01:04:42How could you just let that con woman sit there?
01:04:45Get her out of here.
01:04:46This seat was always for Miss Lewis.
01:04:49She's the special guest we've been waiting for.
01:04:52The investment queen.
01:04:55The real heir to Lewis Group.
01:04:57Laura Lewis.
01:04:59She was a divorced host wife.
01:05:01A janitor.
01:05:02How can she?
01:05:03She can't be.
01:05:04I'm telling you, it's a lie.
01:05:06Do you think we'd lie?
01:05:08We run Lewis Group.
01:05:10Oh, Chloe.
01:05:12You assaulted me earlier.
01:05:15And you came to this meeting to what?
01:05:18Sabotage it.
01:05:20You'll be hearing from our legal team.
01:05:26Is this true, Mr Duke?
01:05:28Did you try and sabotage this meeting?
01:05:31Yes, it's all true.
01:05:33She fooled us all.
01:05:35The Dukes tricked us to keep Lewis Group out of Maplewood
01:05:39and control everything themselves.
01:05:41I had no idea.
01:05:42But I'm on your side.
01:05:45I can give you everything you need.
01:05:47All the resources in Maplewood.
01:05:49Miss Lewis, how would you like us to deal with this?
01:05:53An eye for an eye.
01:05:57Since Miss Duke here loves ruining things,
01:06:04I'll target her precious Duke Industries.
01:06:09I want them bankrupt in ten minutes.
01:06:12You're bluffing.
01:06:14You're nobody.
01:06:15You'll always be a nobody.
01:06:16And you can't touch me.
01:06:18Then consider this a test, Chloe.
01:06:22I didn't need my family's support with Shepard
01:06:25and I certainly don't need it now.
01:06:27Chloe, you dug your own grave.
01:06:30You think you can destroy Maplewood's leading family
01:06:33with just the Shepard Group?
01:06:35Please.
01:06:39We'll see.
01:06:44Dad?
01:06:46Slow down.
01:06:47What are you talking about?
01:06:50No.
01:06:52That's impossible.
01:06:54Chloe, what have you done?
01:06:56Years of hard work destroyed in minutes.
01:07:04What did you do?
01:07:06Well, Chloe, isn't this what you wanted?
01:07:11To give me a little taste of destruction?
01:07:14This is impossible.
01:07:16It's impossible.
01:07:18Chloe, what have you done?
01:07:20The news is everywhere.
01:07:22Shepard's launched a full-scale assault on the stock market.
01:07:25They're hammering our shares.
01:07:28Are you sure it's just Shepard?
01:07:30Yes.
01:07:31Shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato.
01:07:34We could go bankrupt.
01:07:36You've ruined everything.
01:07:38Don't worry, Mr. Duke.
01:07:39When your company does go bankrupt, I'll buy it.
01:07:43At a fire sale price.
01:07:45Your employees won't even be affected.
01:07:47Brilliant.
01:07:48A masterstroke, Ms. Lewis.
01:07:52Now, this is my event.
01:07:56Please leave.
01:07:57Brian, I did this for us.
01:07:59Everything I did, I did for us, Brian.
01:08:04Chloe, you need help.
01:08:07These feelings you have for me, it's not love.
01:08:11It's obsession.
01:08:13Enough.
01:08:15If you don't want to ruin everything completely,
01:08:17you'll come with me right now.
01:08:21Right now.
01:08:31Clara!
01:08:32This isn't over!
01:08:34Get off me!
01:08:40What is going on here?
01:08:42Did they finally expose Laura's lies?
01:08:44Shepard Group.
01:08:45They're the new partner that's partnering up with Lewis Group for Maplewood.
01:08:49They're handling all future construction projects.
01:08:52That can't be.
01:08:54What about us? That was our project.
01:08:56Remember, Laura teamed up with Brian.
01:08:58Harrison Group is practically out.
01:09:00We have no chance.
01:09:01We can't give up that easily.
01:09:03Remember, Ian Lewis himself appointed me as general manager.
01:09:07In a few days, he promised that he would let us meet with a new heir.
01:09:11You're right.
01:09:12If we can just meet with a new heir, we can bypass the Shepards
01:09:15and meet directly with the Lewis Group.
01:09:17We just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top.
01:09:21It's your call.
01:09:26Vice Presidents!
01:09:28Allow me to introduce my associate, Brian Shepard.
01:09:32I'm sure I've met you before.
01:09:34Mr. Shepard!
01:09:35Finally, pleasure to meet you!
01:09:37We've looked into your company's financial review.
01:09:41Very impressive.
01:09:43Thank you, bud.
01:09:45A large part of that success is thanks to Ms. Lewis.
01:09:49She practically saved me from disaster three times over now.
01:09:53Brian, you can just call me Laura.
01:09:56Ms. Lewis's recommendation is very telling, Mr. Shepard.
01:10:01Perhaps today clarifies everything.
01:10:04Mr. Shepard, this opportunity is gone.
01:10:07It's easy to find.
01:10:09A woman like Laura is not easy to find.
01:10:13Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Vice President.
01:10:24Did Laura send you to kill me?
01:10:26Laura? Hardly.
01:10:28I'm Ian Lewis, CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group.
01:10:36So you're Laura's uncle?
01:10:38In the flesh.
01:10:40So Laura really is your niece?
01:10:42Yes, little Laura.
01:10:45She just threw away her birthright about two, three years ago.
01:10:49Ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood.
01:10:52I think he was a Harrison.
01:10:54Now Laura's got the VPs and Mr. Yates on her side.
01:10:57Did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover?
01:11:01And we can't let that happen, can we, my dear?
01:11:04If you're Ian Lewis, wouldn't you have the family ring?
01:11:08Well, my dear, that's where you come in.
01:11:10Miss Duke, we need you to relinquish my ring.
01:11:15What if I fail? My family is already ruined.
01:11:19Yes, you are in a spot of bother, I must say.
01:11:22But if successful, I guarantee that you and the Duke family will get back everything you've lost.
01:11:30Laura's got the VPs and Brian on her side. How can I possibly get the ring?
01:11:34There is a way, you know, that we can make Laura relinquish and give up that ring willingly.
01:11:44Laura, my dear, welcome.
01:11:46Uncle Ian, it's so good to see you.
01:11:54Laura.
01:11:55So good to see you.
01:11:56And you. It's been too long. Two, three years, perhaps. How have you been?
01:12:02I've been well, Uncle Ian. Thank you for asking.
01:12:06I see you've been busy keeping Lewis Group afloat.
01:12:10Yes, indeed. Somebody had to.
01:12:13I mean, after you left me with everything to do, without a safe pair of hands, I hate to think what would have happened to the company.
01:12:20Actually, Uncle Ian, from what I've heard, you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions.
01:12:29Yes, minor mistakes, minor.
01:12:32Don't worry, Uncle Ian. I won't hold it against you.
01:12:35Oh, good. Well, cheers to you coming back here and the Lewis Group.
01:12:44Oh, I'm so sorry, Laura. How clumsy of me.
01:12:49No, no worries, Uncle Ian. I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up.
01:12:56Of course. Right away. Just down to the left.
01:13:05Use it wisely.
01:13:07Oh, I will.
01:13:09Hey, Laura. How's that?
01:13:26Hello, Brian. Your little girlfriend is with me now.
01:13:30Chloe, how in the hell did you get Laura's phone?
01:13:34Let's just say that I have my ways.
01:13:37Listen, Chloe. Don't hurt her. Please.
01:13:42I'll do anything.
01:13:44Come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs. Now.
01:13:50Don't tell anyone if you want her alive.
01:13:56Well, you certainly do have your ways.
01:14:02Oh, thank goodness you've cleared up. I am sorry. How clumsy.
01:14:05And don't forget your phone. I retrieved it for you.
01:14:08Thank you, Uncle Ian.
01:14:10Lovely to see you again.
01:14:12Yeah. I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet.
01:14:15At the banquet.
01:14:17I'll see you then.
01:14:19Will do. Looking forward to it.
01:14:24Laura! Laura! Where are you? Laura! Laura! Where are you?
01:14:32Laura! Laura! Where are you? Laura!
01:14:40Gotcha.
01:14:43Weren't expecting that, were you?
01:14:56Finally. Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.
01:15:00What the? Laura, where are you? Laura? Laura?
01:15:03You shut your mouth.
01:15:05Chloe, what have you done? You out of your mind?
01:15:09Out of my mind. You are the one who messed up.
01:15:12That's not true. You are the one who messed up!
01:15:15Chloe, this is insane.
01:15:17Insane? I did this for us, Brian. We were meant to be together.
01:15:23Us? You've gone crazy. Get me out of here.
01:15:27Chloe, kidnapping is a very serious offence.
01:15:32They're going to lock you up for years.
01:15:34You think I care about jail time?
01:15:37All I care about is tearing you two apart.
01:15:40You don't deserve him.
01:15:42What you've done, you've destroyed my life, my company, everything.
01:15:48Now I'm going to destroy your life.
01:15:51Give me your family ring now. Give it to me!
01:15:55This is about the ring.
01:15:57Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:16:01You know, Chloe, trying to kill you...
01:16:12...kill me, that's foolish.
01:16:15Because who do you think is going to win?
01:16:18You? That will matter.
01:16:21Or me?
01:16:25Something a little bit more persuasive.
01:16:36Freeze! Don't move, anyone.
01:16:41Don't move. You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.
01:16:45Miss Lewis, having fun without me? I'm not hurt.
01:16:51Are you hurt?
01:16:54No, I'm okay.
01:16:58Tell me, Chloe. Who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:17:03Why should I tell you? You're going to kill me anyway.
01:17:07Chloe, I don't have a problem with you.
01:17:10But if you don't talk...
01:17:13...your beloved Duke Industries might run into some.
01:17:17Well, I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:17:20So the choice is yours, Chloe. Talk or face the consequences.
01:17:25Fine. It was Ian Lewis.
01:17:28He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the banquet today.
01:17:34Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?
01:17:36I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:17:41Oh, every word, Miss Lewis.
01:17:43Are you ready to play a game, Brian?
01:17:47Go.
01:17:58This is crazy. Are we really sure we can do this?
01:18:00All these big companies here. It's crazy.
01:18:03Absolutely. The Lewis Group is under new leadership.
01:18:06We can talk to the heiress herself.
01:18:08Exactly. We just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir.
01:18:13There's Ian Lewis now. You can introduce us. Let's go.
01:18:16Yeah.
01:18:19Hello, Ian Lewis. I'm Amber Smith. We spoke on the phone the other day.
01:18:23This is Ben Harrison from the Harrison Group.
01:18:25How do you do?
01:18:26We're the company that...
01:18:27Yes, I know who you are.
01:18:29Miss Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little drama.
01:18:32Now look, I'm not here for idle chatter.
01:18:36Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
01:18:38Could I ask you all to be seated, please?
01:18:42The moment you've all been waiting for.
01:18:45Tonight marks a new chapter in the life of the Lewis Group.
01:18:49A night where the rightful heir takes their place.
01:18:52Would you please join me in welcoming the heir to the Lewis Group, Miss Laura Lewis.
01:18:58Look, everybody, attention. Attention, please.
01:19:02There's been a recent development of some tragedy.
01:19:08I just got notice from a phone call a couple of minutes ago
01:19:11that Laura has been in a car accident.
01:19:14And tragically, she hasn't made it.
01:19:17She has not survived.
01:19:23What? Laura Lewis is dead?
01:19:26It doesn't matter now. She's gone.
01:19:28A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates.
01:19:31But rest assured, the Lewis Group will continue under my competent leadership.
01:19:37Hold on. Who said that I'm dead?
01:19:42Laura.
01:19:47I don't understand. What's happening?
01:19:50Laura? But...
01:19:53I don't understand.
01:19:56Laura? But... weren't you...
01:19:59My apologies for the delay, everyone.
01:20:02There seems to be some misunderstanding.
01:20:05Laura, what are you doing here?
01:20:07You've got to stop this. If you upset the Lewis family anymore, we're all doomed.
01:20:11I'll say this once. Back off, Ben.
01:20:18Thank you for coming, everyone.
01:20:21As I'm sure you know,
01:20:23tonight I officially reclaim my title
01:20:28as the CEO of Lewis Group.
01:20:32Perhaps you could make some room for me, Uncle Ian?
01:20:37Impossible. How are you still alive?
01:20:40Well, clearly I am alive and well, so why don't we get this started?
01:20:44No. You're not the rightful heir.
01:20:48You gave that away when you married Ben Harrison.
01:20:53Uncle Ian, is that seriously the best that you have, that I got married too quickly?
01:20:58Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago and married a stranger
01:21:02and left me to work tirelessly, keeping the company together.
01:21:06Uncle Ian, retire. Enjoy your retirement.
01:21:11Lewis Group will be perfectly fine without you.
01:21:13No. There can only be one heir, and that's me.
01:21:18And the rightful heir has possession of this.
01:21:22You think a ring makes an heir?
01:21:25You're even more foolish than I could have ever imagined.
01:21:29Give that back to me.
01:21:31This?
01:21:32Yes.
01:21:33You think some shiny gold thing makes you the heir?
01:21:37Give it back.
01:21:38True leadership is about earning the respect of those around you,
01:21:45not some stupid ring.
01:21:48Oh, my ring. What have you done? Where is it?
01:21:53My ring.
01:21:55Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.
01:21:58How dare you?
01:21:59Now, let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.
01:22:09Fine. It was Ian Lewis.
01:22:12He said he'd help you if I kept you away from the banquet today.
01:22:17Oh, quite the spectacle, Mr. Lewis.
01:22:20Security, escort him out.
01:22:23And Ian, don't fall over.
01:22:26It's all lies. It's all lies. Fakery.
01:22:28The proof is clear. Get him out of here. Now.
01:22:47I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.
01:22:52Turns out reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.
01:22:58Luckily, these past few days, I've had Mr. Shepard by my side,
01:23:05and he has been a great support.
01:23:09Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.
01:23:16I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.
01:23:23Shepard Group.
01:23:25What?
01:23:26Laura, hold on.
01:23:27This was never my idea.
01:23:29This was all Cathy and Amber's fault.
01:23:31I don't want a divorce.
01:23:32What? Ben, what are you saying?
01:23:34You came to me first.
01:23:36Classic Ben.
01:23:37Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.
01:23:42Just don't shut Harrison Group out.
01:23:44Just give me another chance.
01:23:46How could I shut you out?
01:23:48I'm just a cleaner, remember?
01:23:50I'm just a useless housewife.
01:23:53I don't have that power.
01:23:56What are you talking about? No, come on. No, please, no.
01:24:01Um, Mr. Shepard?
01:24:03Yes, Miss Lewis?
01:24:05I was wondering if maybe you wanted to grab dinner sometime.
01:24:13Miss Lewis, I will love to.
01:24:44Li Jianguo!
01:24:46How dare you cheat on me!
01:24:48I'm going to kill you today!
01:24:53Bitch, I'm going to divorce you!
01:24:55Great, did you get the evidence?
01:24:57Yes, it's here.
01:24:59It's all recorded.
01:25:01Sis, the video and the evidence are all here.
01:25:04I'm leaving.
01:25:05Remember to give me a five-star rating.
01:25:07You, you...
01:25:08Don't run! Stop!