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