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