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