Return Of The Secret Heiress 2025 - 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.
00:00:21Sir, 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 lunch time.
00:00:45Hey, this is a private meeting.
00:00:46Mr. Jason, excuse 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.
00:00:57Yeah, but 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.
00:01:18This is incredible!
00:01:20What's going on?
00:01:22The shorting attempt.
00:01:23It's failing!
00:01:24The price is holding!
00:01:27Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.
00:01:31We 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 you 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?
00:01:53Mr. Yates?
00:01:54What?
00:01:55Only two bodyguards this time?
00:01:56You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:01:57No, ma'am.
00:01:58I just thought you might like to scream today.
00:01:59Now listen, everyone is waiting for you to claim your inheritance as the CEO of the Lewis
00:02:26Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:30Ma'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. Anything we need to discuss, we can do at some other time.
00:02:41Ma'am, it really is time for you to accept your inheritance.
00:02:46Because 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.
00:03:06Divorce papers, sign it.
00:03:16Why?
00:03:17You are not worthy of my son anymore.
00:03:20The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now, especially since it's landed a $100 million contract with the Shepard Group.
00:03:27And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:31The 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.
00:03:50I did!
00:03:51It was my present to Ben for his birthday.
00:03:54I was the one who got Brian 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.
00:04:04Amber's family is practically local royalty.
00:04:07Local royalty.
00:04:09A small-town rich person is royalty.
00:04:11And what qualifications do you have to judge, Ms. Cleaner?
00:04:15Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor, doesn't it?
00:04:20Ben?
00:04:23What's going on?
00:04:25Is this why you want a divorce?
00:04:27Because of her?
00:04:28Oh, please.
00:04:28I've spent years building Harrison Group.
00:04:31You're still a cleaner.
00:04:33We just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:35Grown apart?
00:04:38No.
00:04:40No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:45I won't sign.
00:04:46Money is a motivator, isn't it?
00:04:52Ben?
00:04:53All right.
00:04:54Here.
00:04:55$100,000.
00:04:56Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:04:59$100,000.
00:05:01I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.
00:05:07Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?
00:05:10Don't be ridiculous.
00:05:12You've never done anything for Ben's success.
00:05:14This is our active charity to work.
00:05:16Here.
00:05:18A million dollars.
00:05:19Take this.
00:05:20You just want more money, don't you?
00:05:22Just leave and never see Ben again.
00:05:25I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this.
00:05:31Since none of you respect me.
00:05:35A cleaning lady threatening us.
00:05:38I'm so scared.
00:05:40Just leave.
00:05:41You already make this house stink.
00:05:44Thank God she's gone.
00:05:52Go to the written store.
00:05:56Sir?
00:05:58Laura Lewis' information.
00:06:03She's Ben Harrison's wife.
00:06:05No wonder why she wanted us to part with him.
00:06:08Actually, sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:11Divorce him?
00:06:12Wait a minute.
00:06:15Don't you remember?
00:06:17She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:21Yeah, she's saved our hiding now.
00:06:24Remember?
00:06:26Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?
00:06:31I don't know.
00:06:33Let's get to the vinyl news.
00:06:35Hey, what are you doing?
00:06:39Let go of me.
00:06:40You attacked Amber.
00:06:42Apologize this instant.
00:06:46Stealing from the Harrisons.
00:06:48We gave you a generous divorce settlement.
00:06:50You refused it.
00:06:51And now you're stealing.
00:06:53She couldn't afford it.
00:06:54You're a thief.
00:06:55That's mine.
00:07:03Give it back.
00:07:03Hey!
00:07:04Stop!
00:07:07Laura?
00:07:09I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.
00:07:12It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard, but I'm just going through a divorce.
00:07:19You see, it's...
00:07:20Who are you?
00:07:21Bores new squeeze.
00:07:23Excuse me.
00:07:24Do you know who I am?
00:07:25Is this true?
00:07:26You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son?
00:07:28Shame on you!
00:07:30Mr. Shepard, I...
00:07:31For your information, my name is Brian Shepard.
00:07:34I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:36Oh, please.
00:07:37A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:07:41You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?
00:07:44That's really interesting considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.
00:07:49That's ridiculous.
00:07:50He doesn't look like that.
00:07:52My ring.
00:07:54Jason, give it back to Ms. Davis.
00:07:55Oh, hey, what are you doing?
00:07:59Laura, let's get you out of here.
00:08:02Now.
00:08:02Hold on a minute, Laura.
00:08:04Who the heck is this man?
00:08:05Have you been sneaking around?
00:08:07It's all right, ma'am.
00:08:08This is none of your business.
00:08:10All rabbed dead bodies.
00:08:11You're not going anywhere until that's what you tell us what's going on.
00:08:15We are the Harrisons.
00:08:16You can't just waltz in here and take her.
00:08:19Harrison, compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody.
00:08:21I'll go back.
00:08:22What?
00:08:23Are you saying that is Brian Shepard?
00:08:25That's a lie!
00:08:26Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura!
00:08:28You come back here and explain yourself.
00:08:30Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura!
00:08:35Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the $100 million deal?
00:08:40Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.
00:08:45I don't feel good about going through the signing event.
00:08:49After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?
00:08:52No, um, no.
00:08:55The event will proceed.
00:08:57Besides, I'll be there.
00:09:02There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura.
00:09:06Who are you, truly?
00:09:08You'll find out, Mr. Shepard.
00:09:12Um, can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:13Mr. Gates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners,
00:09:24and we're going to have a meeting, an investment meeting, one week from today.
00:09:30Make sure everyone is there.
00:09:33Because after that meeting, I'm going to reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:41Oh, excellent, Ms. Lewis.
00:09:42I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:45Ben Harrison,
00:09:47you're going to know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.
00:09:53After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.
00:10:03Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:07Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:09Security?
00:10:10Get that woman out of here.
00:10:12We don't need cleaners at this event.
00:10:14Why wouldn't I be here?
00:10:16This is a business event, after all.
00:10:19Business?
00:10:20You wouldn't know business if I hit you on the head.
00:10:23A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey.
00:10:25Just get out.
00:10:27Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for.
00:10:30You should have taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:32Oh, Ben, do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:37Laura, this is really important for me.
00:10:39Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:40You don't belong here.
00:10:43Just get out!
00:10:49That's what you get.
00:10:53Ben, this contract is mine to give or take away as I see fit.
00:11:02Don't be ridiculous.
00:11:03This is insane.
00:11:04Who do you think you are?
00:11:06Yeah, put that down.
00:11:06You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:08Security?
00:11:09She's lost a mind.
00:11:11This is a disaster.
00:11:12Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you.
00:11:17But since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:20But since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:24You really think ripping up that contract is going to help?
00:11:49You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:50Oh, please, honey.
00:11:52You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:54Security, get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:57I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:12:01And after careful consideration, I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:12:09You really think that the Shepard group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:12:14You have no authority here.
00:12:16Of course she has the authority.
00:12:17That's the man that Laura went with the other day.
00:12:27What is he doing here?
00:12:28Mr. Shepard?
00:12:28How does he know her?
00:12:30Is that really Brian Shepard?
00:12:32Laura, are you alright?
00:12:36Mr. Shepard, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman.
00:12:39There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:41There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison.
00:12:43Mr. Harrison, this contract with Shepard group is officially terminated.
00:12:48Effective immediately.
00:12:51Wait a minute.
00:12:52This contract, I thought you said you got it.
00:12:54It's her.
00:12:55She ruined the contract.
00:12:57You are his mistress, aren't you?
00:12:59An affair?
00:13:00She had an affair with that man behind my son's back?
00:13:05Mom, please, it's okay.
00:13:06This man is...
00:13:07Don't touch me.
00:13:09That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone,
00:13:11has an affair, and you just stand there?
00:13:14You're a disgrace.
00:13:15An adulterer.
00:13:16You deserve to be around.
00:13:17Shut up.
00:13:20Mr. Shepard, I apologize for this whole mess,
00:13:24but I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.
00:13:27Tricked?
00:13:28Why don't you answer a question yourself, then?
00:13:32What was my name before we got married?
00:13:36Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:38Lewis Group?
00:13:39The Financial Giants?
00:13:41There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:45What?
00:13:46That's crazy.
00:13:47There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name.
00:13:50That's absurd.
00:13:52It's...
00:13:52It's...
00:13:53It's absurd!
00:13:56A high society heirs wouldn't waste their time in Maplewood.
00:13:59Yeah.
00:14:00Yeah, it's a lie.
00:14:01It's a lie.
00:14:01This woman was a waitress when I met her.
00:14:03In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago.
00:14:06She's nothing special.
00:14:09She only married me out of gratitude.
00:14:10I was just a waitress.
00:14:14How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:14:16First time I met her, she was indeed a waitress at the diner.
00:14:19Okay, listen up, everybody.
00:14:21When I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:23Now look at me.
00:14:25I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.
00:14:28And look at her.
00:14:29Still just a clear.
00:14:30Mr. Shepard.
00:14:32That woman is my son's ex-wife.
00:14:35She's doing all this out of spite.
00:14:37She's lying, Mr. Shepard.
00:14:39She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:41Let's make something clear.
00:14:47I was the one behind Harrison Group's success.
00:14:51I used my resources to help my ex-husband, but all he saw me as was the maid.
00:14:57Don't lie.
00:14:58You were never good enough for Ben when you married him.
00:15:01Oops.
00:15:02That roof was built with lies.
00:15:05Kathy, you never respected me.
00:15:07And Ben, dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.
00:15:12And the cheating.
00:15:14I think you're blaming the wrong person.
00:15:18You were not good enough for Ben then, and you're certainly not good enough for him now.
00:15:22If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story, then the truth, Kathy.
00:15:29Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons.
00:15:32From everything.
00:15:37Wait, wait, wait, wait, Laura.
00:15:39You think you can just walk in here and, you know, ruin everything?
00:15:41And then just walk out like nothing happened?
00:15:43I don't think so.
00:15:44You're a cleaner.
00:15:46You're a cleaner that cleans toilets.
00:15:48Nobody cares about you.
00:15:49Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect.
00:15:54I don't need a fancy title.
00:15:56Or a rich husband to feel important.
00:16:00Oh.
00:16:03I think there has been some sort of misunderstanding.
00:16:05I think all jobs are important.
00:16:07Right, Mom?
00:16:08Ben, what are you doing?
00:16:10But I don't think that a janitor should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.
00:16:15A janitor.
00:16:17Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?
00:16:25You did claim to have been the one that secured the deal, weren't you, Miss Smith?
00:16:31Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie.
00:16:33This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you.
00:16:38I, but, well...
00:16:40A lie, you say?
00:16:41Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harris syndrome.
00:16:45But I don't recognize you.
00:16:47Is this true, Miss Smith?
00:16:51Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions.
00:16:55This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.
00:16:59But the contract...
00:17:00I mean, Laura tore it up.
00:17:02So can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?
00:17:07We print it, Mr. Harrison.
00:17:09Perhaps you haven't been paying attention without Miss Lewis' involvement.
00:17:14I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company.
00:17:20Today, I want to make it clear.
00:17:23Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.
00:17:30Miss Smith, you lied to us.
00:17:33You destroyed everything.
00:17:35What?
00:17:36No, it's a misunderstanding.
00:17:37I can explain.
00:17:39Lewis?
00:17:40Lewis Family Group?
00:17:42This can't be.
00:17:43Believe what you want, Ben.
00:17:46Lewis Group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.
00:17:51Three of our vice presidents will be here in Maplewood.
00:17:55And I'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am.
00:18:02Everyone, listen to me.
00:18:04Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison Group.
00:18:08A man who can't keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on the contract.
00:18:16The charade is over, Mr. Harrison.
00:18:18Everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:18:23Miss Lewis, shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:26Help!
00:18:27Someone get a doctor!
00:18:28Mom!
00:18:28Someone get a doctor!
00:18:29Mom!
00:18:30It seems you're not as taken quite the term, Mr. Shepard.
00:18:33Mr. Shepard.
00:18:34Indeed.
00:18:35Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.
00:18:36What?
00:18:37What now?
00:18:38Mom!
00:18:39This is not all on me!
00:18:40Not on you!
00:18:41I was trying to help!
00:18:42She cheated on you with Shepard!
00:18:43Flaunted their affair!
00:18:44Exactly!
00:18:45And those dresses?
00:18:46Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:18:47Ms. Smith!
00:18:48I was trying to help!
00:18:49She cheated on you with Shepard!
00:18:50Flaunted their affair!
00:18:51Exactly!
00:18:52And those dresses?
00:18:53Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:18:54Miss Smith!
00:18:55How could you do this?
00:18:56We trusted you completely!
00:18:57No!
00:18:58No!
00:18:59No!
00:19:00No!
00:19:01No!
00:19:02No!
00:19:03No!
00:19:04No!
00:19:05No!
00:19:06No!
00:19:07No!
00:19:08No!
00:19:09No!
00:19:10No!
00:19:11No!
00:19:12No!
00:19:13No!
00:19:14No!
00:19:15No!
00:19:16No!
00:19:17No!
00:19:18No!
00:19:19No!
00:19:20No!
00:19:21No!
00:19:22I got Ben the deal!
00:19:23I had no idea Shepard would fall for Laura!
00:19:26She's a liar!
00:19:27Oh stop it Amber!
00:19:29You lied to us just as much as she did!
00:19:31Lied?
00:19:32You're on my side!
00:19:35And anyways, I have a plan!
00:19:37The Shepards are no one special!
00:19:39We can expose Laura in all her lies!
00:19:42Go national!
00:19:43We can make ourselves a household name!
00:19:46Now if you'll excuse me,
00:19:49I have a very important phone call to make!
00:19:56Thank you so much for tonight Mr Shepard!
00:19:59Thank you as well for standing up with me first!
00:20:02It's alright Laura!
00:20:03You deserve the credit for all your hard work!
00:20:05Can I ask you something?
00:20:06Do you have any place to stay tonight?
00:20:08Maybe a hotel?
00:20:09Don't...
00:20:10Don't worry about me Mr Shepard!
00:20:12I'll be fine!
00:20:13Um...
00:20:14Excuse me!
00:20:15You can just drop me off!
00:20:16Just...
00:20:17Actually Laura!
00:20:18Actually!
00:20:19Laura!
00:20:20There is something else!
00:20:21Would you consider to go out for dinner sometime?
00:20:23Just casually of course!
00:20:24Mr Shepard are...
00:20:26Are you asking me out?
00:20:28Please!
00:20:29Call me Brian!
00:20:30And...
00:20:31Yes!
00:20:32Technically...
00:20:33You're single now!
00:20:34Yes!
00:20:35That may be true but...
00:20:36Going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly...
00:20:41Proper!
00:20:42Proper?
00:20:43Proper?!
00:20:44Laura!
00:20:45I don't give a damn about appearances!
00:20:46Tonight...
00:20:47I saw your intelligence and your strength!
00:20:49Those are qualities I truly admire!
00:20:50So what do you say?
00:20:51Dinner?
00:20:52Just two people getting to know each other!
00:20:54I'm sorry Mr Shepard!
00:20:55I'm sorry Mr Shepard!
00:20:57I'm sorry!
00:20:58I'm sorry Mr Shepard!
00:21:00I'm sorry!
00:21:01You're sorry!
00:21:02I'm sorry!
00:21:03I'm sorry!
00:21:04I'm sorry!
00:21:05I'm sorry!
00:21:08You're sorry!
00:21:09I'm sorry!
00:21:10But I'm sorry!
00:21:11I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard. I actually have another appointment tonight, so I can't get out.
00:21:17Wait, Laura...
00:21:18Just here is fine.
00:21:21Laura?
00:21:26Laura, who is it?
00:21:28Laura, wait!
00:21:31Jason, find out who owns that car and do it fast.
00:21:41Ian Lewis, who is this?
00:21:45It's Amber Smith.
00:21:47Mr. Lewis, I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.
00:21:53I don't know who you are, Ms. Smith. How did you get this number?
00:21:58Don't worry about that right now. I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis. Someone I know very well.
00:22:06Impersonating my niece? And where is this fake Laura?
00:22:12Right here in Maplewood. And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.
00:22:18Well, what is she doing exactly? And more to the point, what do you want from me?
00:22:26In the next few days, the Lewis Group will hold an investment meeting, right?
00:22:30I want to meet with the Vice-Presidents.
00:22:33All will be revealed then.
00:22:35Very well.
00:22:37I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting.
00:22:40But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I...
00:22:43It won't be.
00:22:44Trust me, Mr. Lewis.
00:22:46Thank you, Mr.
00:22:52That little rascal, Laura.
00:22:56I wonder what she's up to now.
00:23:00That car belongs to Mr. Yeats, the Lewis family butler.
00:23:06Oh.
00:23:08The Lewis family?
00:23:10That's interesting.
00:23:12Could she be connected to them somehow?
00:23:15I'm not sure.
00:23:17Brian!
00:23:19There you are.
00:23:21I've missed you.
00:23:22Chloe.
00:23:24What are you up to?
00:23:25Chloe, what are you doing here?
00:23:27What do you mean?
00:23:29Can't I visit the man I love?
00:23:31We ended things for a reason.
00:23:33It was just one teensy mistake.
00:23:36I was...
00:23:37I was a little bit tipsy.
00:23:39Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:41Teensy mistake, you say?
00:23:42You cheated on me.
00:23:48Is this your new fling?
00:23:50Ex-divorcy.
00:23:52Used a clean floor.
00:23:53It's quite the catch, you say.
00:23:55Look.
00:23:57My relationship with her is none of your business.
00:24:00And don't you dare talk about her like that.
00:24:03Please.
00:24:05An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman.
00:24:09It's a classic story.
00:24:10That's enough.
00:24:12I'll get the hell out of my office.
00:24:14You want to be careful, Brian.
00:24:16Duke Industries still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.
00:24:19If you want Shepard Group to stay afloat,
00:24:22you ought to be more careful.
00:24:27Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's Secrets now.
00:24:29This is it.
00:24:31The Lewis Group Vice Presidents are on the top floor.
00:24:33Once I'm done speaking with them,
00:24:34I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments.
00:24:36I'll go speak with them first, and then I'll introduce you.
00:24:38Well, well, well.
00:24:39Look who it is.
00:24:41What a surprise.
00:24:42Did Brian Duce you already?
00:24:44That's none of your business.
00:24:46No.
00:24:48Well, well, well.
00:24:50Look who it is.
00:24:52What a surprise.
00:24:54Did Brian Duce you already?
00:24:56That's none of your business.
00:24:57Now, move aside, please.
00:25:00Laura, just what do you think you're doing, you street rat?
00:25:04You really think you can just ruin my events again?
00:25:05Haven't you ruined my life enough?
00:25:07Don't you have any shame?
00:25:09If you'll excuse me, I have an important meeting to get to.
00:25:12Oh, the nerve.
00:25:14After everything you've done,
00:25:15you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?
00:25:19Seriously?
00:25:21I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.
00:25:25Oh, that's gold.
00:25:26You really think that they're gonna let you in, Laura?
00:25:28Please, you're no one compared to me.
00:25:31You don't deserve to be here.
00:25:33The only ones who don't belong here are you three.
00:25:38And you, idiot.
00:25:40Believing every lie that she tells you, wake up, Ben.
00:25:44Oh, Laura!
00:25:45Laura, come on.
00:25:46Why do you always pull this on me?
00:25:48I mean, seriously, can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once?
00:25:51I know what this is.
00:25:54So stupid.
00:25:56Oh, shut your trap.
00:25:58Amber spoke directly with the CEO.
00:26:00He invited her to meet with the VPs before the main meeting.
00:26:03Yeah, Amber got me a partnership with the Lewis Group.
00:26:07And unlike some people, I have a real invitation.
00:26:09Well, before you all start celebrating, why don't you take a look at this.
00:26:21Oh, that's rich.
00:26:23You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me.
00:26:26I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Lewis Group.
00:26:29Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?
00:26:33You mean my uncle?
00:26:36Ian, don't be ridiculous.
00:26:38Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself.
00:26:42And besides, this looks fake.
00:26:46She's a liar.
00:26:48This is a personal invitation from Mr. Yates himself.
00:26:53It grants me access to the VIP elevator, which leads straight to the vice presidential suite.
00:26:57She's lying.
00:26:59They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel.
00:27:05Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?
00:27:09Not that I know of.
00:27:11See, she's lying.
00:27:13There you have it, Laura.
00:27:14Even the hotel staff can spot a fake.
00:27:17Go on, get lost before things get worse.
00:27:22Here, take this one.
00:27:23Lead me to the vice presidents.
00:27:24The vice presidents, you have no idea what you just did.
00:27:30There will be consequences.
00:27:34Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis that you claim to have,
00:27:40why don't you just ask him to get the two of them an invitation?
00:27:44Security!
00:27:45Security!
00:27:46Security!
00:27:47We need this woman removed immediately.
00:27:48She is harassing me.
00:27:49We're done with your games, Laura.
00:27:50You're just a fraud.
00:27:51Man, place with me-
00:27:52What?
00:27:53Hold on!
00:27:57Brian Shepard?
00:27:59You think money buys you the right to walk all over people?
00:28:02Well, it doesn't.
00:28:03Yeah.
00:28:04Wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it, huh?
00:28:06What other plans do you have to destroy this time?
00:28:08Get you out?
00:28:09After what you did to Laura, you had it coming.
00:28:12Don't play dumb.
00:28:14We know exactly what's been happening here.
00:28:16How long has this little affair been going on?
00:28:18You've been sleeping with her since she was married to my son.
00:28:21Hold on a second.
00:28:22An affair?
00:28:23You think Laura and I?
00:28:24You people are unbelievable.
00:28:25Mr. Carter, get down here ASAP.
00:28:26We have a situation.
00:28:27What, you think you can just boss the manager around now?
00:28:28Is that it?
00:28:29We'll stick around and watch you crash and burn.
00:28:30Miss Lewis, apologies for the delay.
00:28:31How can I help you this evening?
00:28:32Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly.
00:28:36It seems there's a misunderstanding.
00:28:38These people don't think that I belong here.
00:28:39Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you, this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:41A cleaner?
00:28:42Nonsense.
00:28:43I personally greeted Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:28:44Exactly.
00:28:45Lewis Group.
00:28:46I'm not sure if you're a manager.
00:28:47I'm not sure if you're a manager.
00:28:48You're not sure if you're a manager around now, is that it?
00:28:49Well, stick around and watch you crash and burn.
00:28:50Miss Lewis, apologies for the delay.
00:28:51How can I help you this evening?
00:28:52Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly.
00:28:53It seems there's a misunderstanding.
00:28:54These people don't think that I belong here.
00:28:56Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you, this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:59A cleaner?
00:29:00Nonsense.
00:29:01I can't agree to Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:29:04Exactly.
00:29:05Lewis Group, my company, has some major investments planned here in Maplewood.
00:29:13I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.
00:29:16No, this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground.
00:29:21She's been this way since my son divorced her.
00:29:24She's insane.
00:29:25Actually, I met Laura three years ago at the coffee shop.
00:29:28She helped secure a profitable investment for Shepard Group.
00:29:33No!
00:29:34It's a lie!
00:29:35Mr. Shepard, she's tricking you too!
00:29:40You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them.
00:29:47Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?
00:29:50Wait, is that why you're covering for her?
00:29:53Because of the affair?
00:29:54Because she slept with you?
00:29:55Excuse me?
00:29:56Of course.
00:29:57And how dare you speak to Miss Lewis that way?
00:29:59Enough of this!
00:30:00Shepard!
00:30:01That's enough!
00:30:02Have you embarrassed yourself enough?
00:30:03This is Lewis Group property.
00:30:05Behave or I'll call security!
00:30:07But she doesn't even have a VIP entrance access!
00:30:10She shouldn't be here.
00:30:12Since you're having trouble understanding them, let me make it clear.
00:30:16This hotel is owned by the Lewis family.
00:30:19It's mine to come or go as I please.
00:30:28Thank you for stepping in, Brian.
00:30:30I owe you one.
00:30:32We'll talk about this later.
00:30:34Well, it seems that divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision, Mr. Havers.
00:30:47Come in!
00:30:48Excuse me, Vice Presidents.
00:30:51I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch.
00:30:56I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today?
00:30:59Maplewood Branch.
00:31:01Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Miss Smith.
00:31:06Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?
00:31:11Ian Lewis...
00:31:12Mr. Lewis reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans.
00:31:20Expansion plans?
00:31:22Miss Smith?
00:31:23A decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval.
00:31:27And frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch.
00:31:31But Ian Lewis assured me that...
00:31:34Miss Smith, we have a very important guest arriving soon.
00:31:37Perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff.
00:31:41Maybe I can stay for this guest and offer some local...
00:31:43Miss Smith, we'd like you to leave.
00:31:45If you don't, we'll call security.
00:31:52Hey, stop there.
00:31:54This elevator is a VIP only.
00:31:56Back, please.
00:31:57Of course.
00:31:58My apologies.
00:32:05Laura?
00:32:06Vice Presidents!
00:32:11It's so good to see all of you again.
00:32:14Miss Lewis, it's been too long.
00:32:17Your return is a lifesaver, Miss Lewis.
00:32:19The Lewis Group has floundered under your uncle's, well, shall we say, unconventional leadership.
00:32:25The board are begging you to come back, Miss Lewis.
00:32:30Well, please sit.
00:32:32Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track.
00:32:37We've got a meeting planned, a big one, in just a few days.
00:32:42Local powerhouses and smaller players, too.
00:32:46They'll all be there, in one spot.
00:32:48Miss Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith.
00:32:53She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a Maplewood branch for the Lewis Group.
00:33:00She said that, did she?
00:33:01Well, Miss Smith is a liar.
00:33:03There is no Maplewood branch, at least not yet.
00:33:07She lied so blatantly, it's unbelievable.
00:33:10Bob, don't worry.
00:33:11I found a much more suitable partner.
00:33:16Shepard Group.
00:33:18Shepard Group?
00:33:19Their rise to a public company has been impressive.
00:33:22Do you have anything to do with that?
00:33:25So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:29Oh, don't worry about Amber.
00:33:33I've got plans for her.
00:33:35Miss Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the major.
00:33:44From us.
00:33:47Cheers.
00:33:48Cheers.
00:33:58No, I'm not leaving.
00:34:00What are you talking about? No, come on.
00:34:01Wait!
00:34:02Amber Smith!
00:34:03I'm the Lewis Group manager of Maplewood branch.
00:34:05What are you doing? These are my guests.
00:34:06Yeah, that's right.
00:34:07Tell them who we are.
00:34:08Yes, we were waiting for Miss Smith.
00:34:12Lewis Group Maplewood branch?
00:34:13No such thing, ma'am.
00:34:15And frankly, I'm not interested in your act.
00:34:18Of course.
00:34:19Laura!
00:34:21She's probably sleeping with the manager as well.
00:34:23That's how she gets away with everything.
00:34:25You underestimate her, Cathy.
00:34:27She's probably sleeping with all three vice presidents.
00:34:29No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this.
00:34:32Careful with your words.
00:34:34Both of you.
00:34:36Acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble.
00:34:41Look who can't even get into a meeting.
00:34:43Whilst I've secured three with all the vice presidents.
00:34:46And let's not forget the mystery guests that they're bringing to Maplewood.
00:34:50Looks like she used you and tossed you aside.
00:34:53Used me?
00:34:54Unlike some people, I don't mind being helpful.
00:34:58You're so stupid.
00:34:59She threw you away like yesterday's trash.
00:35:02Don't worry, Brian.
00:35:03You deserve better.
00:35:05And let's not forget.
00:35:06I'm the new Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:35:09Appointed by the CEO of Lewis Group themselves, Ian Lewis.
00:35:13New branch manager, huh?
00:35:16Interesting.
00:35:18Laura Lewis?
00:35:19What are you doing here?
00:35:20Get out of here!
00:35:21You claim to be the mystery guest.
00:35:24Don't play games, Laura.
00:35:26I was formally invited by Lewis Group themselves to the investment meeting.
00:35:30Only the top companies get those.
00:35:33Looks like you're all out of luck.
00:35:35Is that so?
00:35:37Well then, there seems to be a misunderstanding.
00:35:41You see, I'm not sure if you know Miss Smith, but Lewis Group is my company.
00:35:47And I decide who goes to the meetings.
00:35:52Escort them out.
00:35:53What?
00:35:54Their visit is over.
00:35:55Oh, come on.
00:35:56This way.
00:35:57Please.
00:35:58I'm not leaving.
00:36:00Move.
00:36:01We're not leaving again.
00:36:02Move.
00:36:03Oh, no, no, no.
00:36:04We're not going now.
00:36:05This isn't over, Laura.
00:36:06You'll see.
00:36:07Thanks for waiting, bud.
00:36:12Laura, I'm glad you're okay.
00:36:16And thank you for defending me. I really appreciate it.
00:36:23Um, are you coming to the meeting?
00:36:28Yes, but it's going to be tricky.
00:36:34Why? I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation.
00:36:38Yes, Laura. There's something you should know.
00:36:46Is this about Ben? Because I can assure you that he won't cause any problems. He won't even get past security.
00:36:55Laura, it's not Ben. It's someone else.
00:37:02Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?
00:37:05Yes, her name is Chloe Duke. She is daughter of the Duke family. She's my ex-fiancee. And let's say things didn't end so well between us. And let's just say we didn't end things so well.
00:37:30And for some reason, she's having a hard time moving on.
00:37:37And you think that she's going to cause problems at the meeting for... out of jealousy?
00:37:50There's a possibility. She's kind of jealous.
00:37:53Well, all the more reason for you to be there. Besides, I'll be there too.
00:38:04Laura, would you consider being my guest at the meeting?
00:38:11What? Are you worried that this Chloe is going to cause problems for me too?
00:38:15Maybe a little. But mostly, I want to show them your team.
00:38:22Well, it's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepard. Thank you.
00:38:27Laura.
00:38:32I don't care about your best. I just want to be by your side. I think I'm falling for you.
00:38:38Ryan.
00:38:39I appreciate your honesty. And right now, I'm just not... I just don't really have romance on my mind right now. Just with everything going on and going on and...
00:39:02It's okay. I just want to be upfront. And if Chloe tries anything, you won't face her alone.
00:39:15There's just one thing I do need.
00:39:19What is it?
00:39:21A formal dress.
00:39:23Oh, security. She doesn't belong here. This is a private store.
00:39:40Excuse me. We need some assistance. I'm looking for a very particular dress.
00:39:48Wow. It's beautiful.
00:39:50It is.
00:39:52I'll try this one off.
00:39:53Don't bother with her. She can't afford anything here. She's just a cleaner. She doesn't deserve to shop here. She has no money.
00:40:03Yeah, exactly. I mean, what are you doing here? Can't you just leave me alone?
00:40:07I wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared. I'm here for retail therapy.
00:40:11Oh, please. This store is for the A-list only. Not some cheatskate like you. Says the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:21Hey! Show some respect.
00:40:23Typical Laura. Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:27I would have asked you, but without me, I'm sure you're already booked.
00:40:32Oh, please. Come on. We'll take the dress.
00:40:34Sir, this particular dress is not for sale.
00:40:38What do you mean you don't sell it? I want it. Name your price.
00:40:41It's not about the price, ma'am. This one was custom-made for Miss Lewis, the Lewis Group heiress. The entire brand belongs to her. This beautiful dress is for display purposes only. Thank you.
00:40:53It wouldn't suit you anyway, Amber.
00:40:56What are you talking about? Of course it would suit her. It'd fit her just fine.
00:41:00And if it wouldn't fit me, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.
00:41:04Well, buy in the whole store. Allow me to purchase this dress.
00:41:11Oh, please. Don't you know that this store belongs to Lewis Group? We wouldn't sell it to someone like you.
00:41:18Amber, you're not even a branch manager yet. You don't get to speak on behalf of Lewis Group.
00:41:23Could you please tell me more about this dress?
00:41:26Of course. It was custom-made for Laura Lewis, heiress to the Lewis Group fortune.
00:41:33Hand-stitched in Italy, naturally. And apparently there are many more like it.
00:41:37High-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection.
00:41:43Laura, do you like this dress?
00:41:46Of course. It's custom-made for me. I'm just here to take what's already mine.
00:41:52Oh, you can't be serious. There must be millions of Laura Lewis's out there in the world.
00:41:57Fine, fine. If it's not for sale, can't I at least try it on? It would look incredible on me.
00:42:02Miss, this dress is very delicate. If I may be frank, I don't think this would fit you properly.
00:42:11Are you calling me fat?
00:42:12Actually, on a second thought, why don't we just buy the whole brand? How's that sound?
00:42:19Sir, are you serious? You would just buy the entire brand for one dress?
00:42:23This brand is worth at least 50 million dollars. And to buy it for a waitress? Are you out of your mind?
00:42:31Yes. You see, even if you had the money, they wouldn't sell it to you.
00:42:35Just one second.
00:42:36Yes, this is Brian Shepherd, CEO of Shepherd Group. I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.
00:42:45I'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand.
00:42:51What?
00:42:54Sorry, sir. That brand is not for sale.
00:42:58You see, if we can't have it, neither can you.
00:43:01Mr. Yates, yes, this is Laura Lewis. I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepherd Group.
00:43:14Oh, come on. Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.
00:43:19Exactly. This is pathetic. You really think this is going to work? It's sad.
00:43:23Excellent. Thank you, Mr. Yates, that's all.
00:43:31Yes?
00:43:37What? Are you willing to sell me the brand?
00:43:43Awesome. Thank you.
00:43:48Hello?
00:43:50Yes?
00:43:52Wow. Yes, of course. Absolutely.
00:43:57The store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepherd.
00:44:03The Shepherd Group is the new owner. How may I be upstairs today, sir?
00:44:08Well, Laura, I don't know much about pressure, so I would like to give you this brand to you.
00:44:14You can't be serious. You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.
00:44:18Don't listen to her, Brian. You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else. You're not welcome here. I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:32I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:35Of course.
00:44:36Oh, come on.
00:44:39Sir? Ma'am? You're afraid I have to ask you to leave?
00:44:41Well, we're not leaving, okay?
00:44:43Hey, hey, hey!
00:44:45This isn't over, Laura!
00:44:46Could I try the dress on now?
00:44:48Of course, Miss Lewis. You just follow me.
00:44:57Wow.
00:44:59Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.
00:45:02Laura, you look breathtaking in this dress.
00:45:09Brian, why would you do all of this for me?
00:45:15Laura, because you deserve everything beautiful in the world.
00:45:22And that includes this dress.
00:45:27Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?
00:45:30I...
00:45:33I need a moment.
00:45:35Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:45:40Does that mean you could be a yes?
00:45:43Maybe.
00:45:49Hi.
00:45:58Hi.
00:45:59Hi.
00:46:01What?
00:46:03Well, well, well.
00:46:05Look who decided to join the party.
00:46:07Playing dress-up again, Laura?
00:46:09One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith.
00:46:12And you understand the meaning of rude.
00:46:13You threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone?
00:46:16For this.
00:46:18This gold digger.
00:46:20You know, Ben, I really cared about you.
00:46:23Even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:46:26I know the name of a great psychologist in New York.
00:46:30Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.
00:46:34Enough!
00:46:36I've had enough of this drama.
00:46:38Yeah, me too.
00:46:40Try that again, and you'll regret it.
00:46:43Now get the hell out of my face.
00:46:45Let's see if you two even make it past the door.
00:46:47Yeah.
00:46:49I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.
00:46:53What?
00:46:54That's impossible.
00:46:56I was invited by the CEO himself.
00:46:58Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group.
00:47:04Your name is on the list.
00:47:06Looks like you two won't be getting let in after all.
00:47:09You don't have an invitation.
00:47:11You're just here because of Brian.
00:47:17Let me see this. This doesn't even look real.
00:47:19It's different from mine.
00:47:21Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:47:23This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:47:29Please, right this way.
00:47:32We can continue this discussion later.
00:47:34If you manage to get in.
00:47:39Sir? Madam?
00:47:41We recommend you leave.
00:47:45There you are!
00:47:47How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:47:48There you are!
00:47:52How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:47:54Looks like another relationship fights the dust, Laura.
00:47:57Looks like stealing men is a hobby of yours.
00:48:00Get away from him!
00:48:02He's engaged to me!
00:48:04Hey, hey, hey. Hold your horses, Gwen.
00:48:06That ended a long time ago.
00:48:08Engaged to you.
00:48:10Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian.
00:48:13Your relationship's history.
00:48:16That was just a little tiff.
00:48:17You really think that could tear us apart?
00:48:20Don't you know who I am?
00:48:23Don't pretend like you don't know.
00:48:25Oh, honey.
00:48:27She don't recognise royalty, let alone a duke.
00:48:30She's just a maid, remember?
00:48:32I don't have time for all this drama.
00:48:34Brian?
00:48:36Let's head inside.
00:48:38Brian!
00:48:40How could you choose this cleaner over me?
00:48:42Are you really going to humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?
00:48:47There's nothing left to say, Gloria.
00:48:49Don't make this a scene.
00:48:51Shall we?
00:48:53You okay, Miss Duke?
00:48:59And you are?
00:49:01Amber Smith.
00:49:03I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:49:06What branch? I've never heard of it.
00:49:08What do you want from me?
00:49:09That Laura!
00:49:11She tore up my invitation.
00:49:12Do you think you can get me inside?
00:49:14What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?
00:49:18Please don't waste my time.
00:49:19Don't waste my time.
00:49:50If I can't have Brian, neither can you.
00:49:55The Duke family has more influence than you think.
00:49:59Chloe, good to see you. I've been expecting you.
00:50:02Uncle Jones, how are you?
00:50:04Good.
00:50:06I need your help with something.
00:50:08What is it? Anything for my little Chloe.
00:50:11It's Brian.
00:50:13Who's that woman? I thought you were...
00:50:15She's a con woman.
00:50:17She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.
00:50:20What?
00:50:22Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?
00:50:26Well, she's pretending to be a Lewis to get close to him.
00:50:30What are you planning?
00:50:33I want to destroy Shepard Group.
00:50:38Anyway, I am terribly sorry about Chloe.
00:50:41I had no idea she would be so...
00:50:47intense.
00:50:49What do you mean?
00:50:51You so should have taken her up on her offer.
00:50:54I mean, you guys are just...
00:50:56a power couple.
00:50:59I see what you're doing.
00:51:01Power couple, you say?
00:51:03More like a disaster waiting to happen.
00:51:07Anyway, shall we take a seat?
00:51:11Actually, Brian, my seat is...
00:51:15is up there.
00:51:17Really?
00:51:19She doesn't deserve to sit there.
00:51:21Excuse me.
00:51:23This is my VIP invitation.
00:51:25I can sit wherever I like.
00:51:28Hey, what do you think you're doing?
00:51:30This is signed by all three VPs of Lewis Group.
00:51:33Where did you get this?
00:51:34Who did you have to sleep with?
00:51:37That's enough.
00:51:40This is getting us nowhere.
00:51:42Laura is my guest.
00:51:44And I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her.
00:51:49Got it?
00:51:51Mr. Shepard, what do you see in that woman?
00:51:54Miss Duke is a perfect match for you.
00:51:57She's from a good family, beautiful and successful.
00:52:01What more could you ask for?
00:52:02That's a good question.
00:52:05Not much, actually.
00:52:07Honesty.
00:52:09That's what I want.
00:52:11And love.
00:52:13Things that are clearly...
00:52:15Chloe has no idea.
00:52:17I said I was sorry.
00:52:19What more do you want?
00:52:21I've watched Chloe grow up.
00:52:23She's like a daughter to me.
00:52:24I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.
00:52:28One more chance, Brian.
00:52:33Let's forget all this nonsense.
00:52:35Do it, Mr. Shepard.
00:52:38Propose right here.
00:52:39Right now.
00:52:41Brian?
00:52:43Is this how the Duke family handles business deals?
00:52:49By forcing a ring on someone?
00:52:52Do it, or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:52:57Don't you dare.
00:52:58You're humiliating yourself.
00:52:59How dare you?
00:53:00Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:01Yes.
00:53:02I like her.
00:53:04But I can imagine someone like her interesting in me.
00:53:07The truth is, I wouldn't be here where I am today without her.
00:53:12Why would you choose someone like her?
00:53:13Exactly.
00:53:14This woman is Trevor.
00:53:15She doesn't belong here.
00:53:17She doesn't belong here.
00:53:18She doesn't belong here.
00:53:19She doesn't belong here.
00:53:20She doesn't belong here.
00:53:22You're humiliating yourself.
00:53:24You're humiliating yourself.
00:53:26You're humiliating yourself.
00:53:27How dare you?
00:53:28Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:29Yes.
00:53:30I like her.
00:53:31But I can't imagine someone like her.
00:53:32She doesn't belong here.
00:53:33Throw her out!
00:53:35You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me?
00:53:39Interesting turn of events.
00:53:42Perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past.
00:53:46Do you actually think that just because you have the name Laura,
00:53:51that you're the missing heiress Laura Lewis?
00:53:56You know what? Maybe you're right, Chloe.
00:53:58How ridiculous.
00:54:00Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:54:02I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation, but...
00:54:08Wow!
00:54:09Did I underestimate your foolishness, Chloe?
00:54:13You have no right to talk to Miss Duke like that!
00:54:15That's enough.
00:54:17You don't get to talk here!
00:54:18You got mad, Shepard!
00:54:19You dare to go against Miss Duke!
00:54:21And the same applies to everyone else here.
00:54:24Anyone who insults Laura.
00:54:27Leaves with a black eye.
00:54:29It's willing to offend the Duke for her.
00:54:31What kind of charm does she have?
00:54:33I want to be careful, Brian.
00:54:34Don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the Lewis Group.
00:54:37Are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum?
00:54:42The Lewis Group isn't blacklisting anyone, especially not...
00:54:47Shepard Group.
00:54:48Lewis Group RS?
00:54:49You?
00:54:50Don't make me laugh.
00:54:51Security!
00:54:52Remove these two impostors from the premises.
00:54:53Wait, Uncle Jones.
00:54:54Give Brian another chance.
00:54:55Choose, Brian.
00:54:56Me and the future you deserve.
00:54:57Or this...
00:54:58Fraud.
00:55:00Chloe.
00:55:02I have everything I ever wanted right here.
00:55:07And I wouldn't trade for all the power that took so long of me, Lord.
00:55:09Fine.
00:55:10I have everything I ever wanted right here.
00:55:13You know what I would trade for all the power that took so long of me, Lord?
00:55:16Fine.
00:55:29Short the stock of the Shepard Group.
00:55:31What?
00:55:33You forced my hand, Brian.
00:55:36Now Shepard Group is ruined.
00:55:38The Duke family, they can't be serious.
00:55:41Shepard Group is doomed.
00:55:42Brian, you don't have to do this for me.
00:55:47Laura, now we'll never let anyone bully you, let alone them.
00:55:52Thank you, Brian, for believing in me, for protecting me.
00:55:59Now it's my turn to protect you.
00:56:09Listen carefully.
00:56:12I need you to protect the Shepard Group stock at all costs.
00:56:17Don't let it drop even one cent.
00:56:22Do you understand?
00:56:23Well, award-winning performance, Laura.
00:56:27But you can't possibly control stock.
00:56:30Want to put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?
00:56:35If the Shepard stock holds for the next five minutes,
00:56:44you owe me a public apology.
00:56:47Deal.
00:56:57Well, looks like your five minutes is up.
00:57:02Let's see how the Shepard stock is stealing.
00:57:04What the?
00:57:10Does Shepard Group stock prices?
00:57:12It's going up!
00:57:14This can't be happening.
00:57:15It must be a coincidence.
00:57:16Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?
00:57:25There was a huge investment.
00:57:27We couldn't compete.
00:57:28Shepard stock price is being heavily supported.
00:57:32How did you do this?
00:57:34Like I said, Chloe,
00:57:36I'm Laura Lewis.
00:57:40Oh, you're not.
00:57:41You're just some clean-out.
00:57:42You don't have access to billions.
00:57:45Well,
00:57:46I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:54No.
00:57:55I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:58There is no way I'm apologizing to you.
00:58:00If things were the other way,
00:58:02would you be so quick to forgive me?
00:58:03Chloe, the truth is
00:58:06everyone here
00:58:09has seen you be a bully
00:58:11and a coward
00:58:13and now
00:58:15a sore loser.
00:58:18This is so humiliating for her.
00:58:21How did she manage that?
00:58:23Maybe she really is a Lewis.
00:58:26Apologize to Miss Lewis.
00:58:28Shut up.
00:58:29Don't you dare talk about Miss Duke like that.
00:58:32Don't forget,
00:58:33the Duke found me on
00:58:34half of Maplewood.
00:58:35There you go, Miss Lewis.
00:58:37Let's get out of here.
00:58:39Hold on.
00:58:41This
00:58:42is where I belong.
00:58:44And that
00:58:45is my chair.
00:58:48You can't go there.
00:58:49That is the VIP section.
00:58:51Only those invited
00:58:52by the Lewis Group vice presidents
00:58:54get to sit there.
00:58:56Like I said,
00:58:57Chloe,
00:58:58that's my seat.
00:59:00I had a rumor floating around a few days ago.
00:59:08It seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene
00:59:11at a signing ceremony
00:59:13between her ex
00:59:14and
00:59:14Mr. Shepard,
00:59:16wasn't it?
00:59:17Are you planning another outburst, Laura?
00:59:19Is this how you charm all your men?
00:59:22Shall we?
00:59:22My pleasure.
00:59:25What are you doing?
00:59:27Let go.
00:59:29It doesn't matter what happened.
00:59:30I choose to stay by Laura's side.
00:59:34Let's go.
00:59:35Don't be absurd.
00:59:37That seat is a presenter
00:59:37for a very important guest.
00:59:40Someone so esteemed,
00:59:42even the vice presidents
00:59:44have to bow low.
00:59:45And...
00:59:48how
00:59:49exactly, Mr. Jones?
00:59:52Are you so sure
00:59:53that I'm
00:59:54not that esteemed guest?
00:59:56Wait,
00:59:57that's Peter Young,
00:59:58director of business affairs
00:59:59at Lewis Group.
01:00:04That's Peter Young.
01:00:06He decides which
01:00:06investment is her name.
01:00:07It's Chloe Duke,
01:00:08head of Duke Industries.
01:00:10So glad you could join us.
01:00:11Why is everyone standing around?
01:00:12It's her.
01:00:13She's making a huge scene
01:00:15trying to claim the VIP seat.
01:00:17It's embarrassing.
01:00:19That seat's reserved
01:00:19for the Lewis Group VIP guest.
01:00:22Specifically the family heir.
01:00:24Please get off the stage.
01:00:26Oh, yes.
01:00:28Mr. Young,
01:00:29was it?
01:00:30I think I remember you.
01:00:31You manage
01:00:32my family's investments.
01:00:36Don't pretend like
01:00:37you know what's going on.
01:00:38Please get off the stage.
01:00:40That seat's reserved
01:00:41for the Lewis family heir.
01:00:42I need to make one thing
01:00:44crystal clear.
01:00:50I
01:00:50am the heir
01:00:53of the Lewis family.
01:00:58This is ridiculous.
01:01:00You,
01:01:01the Lewis heir.
01:01:02Don't you know that
01:01:03Miss Lewis is a legend
01:01:04around here?
01:01:05You must be out of your mind
01:01:07trusting a complete stranger
01:01:08like this.
01:01:08Exactly.
01:01:09We ran a background check on her
01:01:11and it turns out
01:01:12she's just some cleaner
01:01:13that used to work
01:01:14for the Harrison Group.
01:01:15Before that,
01:01:17I could see her
01:01:17in my family's supermarket.
01:01:19See, Brian?
01:01:20This is who you've been chasing after.
01:01:22A liar and a cheat?
01:01:24Security!
01:01:25Get this imposter out of here.
01:01:27Everyone here is a witness.
01:01:29Why would any of you
01:01:30trust Laura?
01:01:32If any of you
01:01:33dares to harm her,
01:01:35you have to go through me first.
01:01:38Brian,
01:01:39she's just a nobody.
01:01:41She's just someone
01:01:42that the Harrison Group
01:01:43ditched.
01:01:44They didn't even want her.
01:01:46What exactly do you see in her?
01:01:48Escort this imposter out of here.
01:01:50Now.
01:01:51I'm Peter.
01:01:59Peter,
01:02:00do you have any idea
01:02:02what you're doing?
01:02:03Mr. Yates,
01:02:05I'm so glad you could join us.
01:02:09Miss Lewis,
01:02:10sorry about the delay
01:02:11and for all the trouble
01:02:13you've had to put up with.
01:02:14It's no trouble,
01:02:16Mr. Yates.
01:02:17Luckily,
01:02:18I haven't been alone.
01:02:19I've had the great company
01:02:20of my very loyal
01:02:22friend.
01:02:25Wait a minute.
01:02:26She's Miss Lewis.
01:02:27Is this a joke?
01:02:29Mr. Young,
01:02:30you're new to the Lewis Group,
01:02:32so I can understand
01:02:33why you wouldn't recognize
01:02:35Miss Lewis.
01:02:36But she listened to lies
01:02:37without checking the facts
01:02:39and almost called the police.
01:02:43Tell me,
01:02:45Mr. Young,
01:02:46who put you up to this?
01:02:48Was it my uncle,
01:02:49Ian Lewis?
01:02:53I knew it.
01:02:57Consider this your
01:02:59termination.
01:03:00I get it now.
01:03:03This is all an act,
01:03:04right?
01:03:05Chloe,
01:03:05what are you doing?
01:03:06We still want to work
01:03:07with the Lewis family.
01:03:08Work with them?
01:03:09Are you blind?
01:03:09This woman is clearly
01:03:10having an affair
01:03:11with this old man.
01:03:13That's enough,
01:03:14young lady.
01:03:15You've got no right
01:03:16to disrespect the head
01:03:17of the Lewis Group.
01:03:19Oh,
01:03:20Chloe,
01:03:21I can't believe
01:03:22we're going through
01:03:22this again.
01:03:23I think you need
01:03:24some professional
01:03:25help.
01:03:27Maybe I could make you
01:03:27an appointment
01:03:28with a great psychiatrist.
01:03:29Chloe,
01:03:30that's enough.
01:03:31It's ridiculous.
01:03:32If you were really
01:03:33the Lewis family heir,
01:03:34you would have the ring.
01:03:35So why don't you
01:03:36show it to everyone?
01:03:37Show us the ring!
01:03:42Why don't you
01:03:43show that to everyone?
01:03:44Show us the ring!
01:03:45Show us the ring!
01:03:46Show us the ring!
01:03:46Who are you
01:03:48to make demands of me?
01:03:50I don't answer
01:03:51to anyone
01:03:51but myself.
01:03:54I don't need
01:03:55any
01:03:56of your validation.
01:04:00There's a ring!
01:04:05Vice Presidents!
01:04:07I'm Chloe Duke
01:04:08of the Duke family.
01:04:09This woman
01:04:10is an imposter!
01:04:11Miss Lewis,
01:04:12we apologise
01:04:13for the delay.
01:04:15How could you
01:04:15just let that con woman
01:04:16sit there?
01:04:17Get her out of here!
01:04:18This seat
01:04:19was always
01:04:20for Miss Lewis.
01:04:22She's the special guest
01:04:23we've been waiting for.
01:04:25The investment queen.
01:04:27The real heir
01:04:28to Lewis Group.
01:04:30Laura Lewis!
01:04:32She was a divorced
01:04:32hostwife.
01:04:33A janitor.
01:04:34How can she?
01:04:35She can't be.
01:04:36It's a lie,
01:04:36I'm telling you.
01:04:37It's a lie.
01:04:38Do you think
01:04:39we'd lie?
01:04:40We run Lewis Group.
01:04:42Oh, Chloe.
01:04:44You assaulted me
01:04:45earlier.
01:04:47And you came
01:04:48to this meeting
01:04:49to what?
01:04:50Sabotage it.
01:04:52You'll be hearing
01:04:53from our legal team.
01:04:57Is this true,
01:04:58Mr. Duke?
01:04:59Did you try
01:05:00and sabotage
01:05:00this meeting?
01:05:03Yes.
01:05:04It's all true.
01:05:05She fooled us all.
01:05:06The Duke tricked us
01:05:07to keep
01:05:08Lewis Group
01:05:09out of Maplewoods
01:05:10and control
01:05:11everything themselves.
01:05:12I had no idea.
01:05:14But I'm on your side.
01:05:16I can give you
01:05:17everything you need.
01:05:18All the resources
01:05:19in Maplewood.
01:05:20Miss Lewis,
01:05:22how would you like us
01:05:22to deal with this?
01:05:25An eye
01:05:25for an eye.
01:05:29Since
01:05:30Miss Duke
01:05:31here
01:05:32loves
01:05:33ruining things,
01:05:35I'll target
01:05:37her precious
01:05:38Duke
01:05:39Industries.
01:05:41I want them
01:05:41bankrupt
01:05:42in ten minutes.
01:05:44You're bluffing.
01:05:45You're nobody.
01:05:47You'll always be a nobody.
01:05:48And you can't touch me.
01:05:50Then,
01:05:51consider this
01:05:52a test,
01:05:53Chloe.
01:05:53I didn't need
01:05:55my family's support
01:05:56with Shepard
01:05:57and I certainly
01:05:58don't need it now.
01:05:59Chloe,
01:05:59you dug your own grave.
01:06:02You think
01:06:02you can destroy
01:06:04Maplewood's leading family
01:06:05with just the Shepard group?
01:06:07Please.
01:06:09Hmm.
01:06:10We'll see.
01:06:16Dad?
01:06:18Slow down.
01:06:19What are you talking about?
01:06:22No.
01:06:24It's impossible.
01:06:26Chloe,
01:06:27what have you done?
01:06:28Years of hard work
01:06:29destroyed in minutes.
01:06:34What did you do?
01:06:37Well,
01:06:38Chloe,
01:06:39isn't this what you wanted?
01:06:42To give me
01:06:42a little taste
01:06:43of destruction?
01:06:44This is impossible.
01:06:47It's impossible!
01:06:48Chloe,
01:06:49what have you done?
01:06:51The news is everywhere.
01:06:53Shepard's launched
01:06:53a full-scale sub
01:06:55on the stock market.
01:06:56They're hammering our shares!
01:06:58Ow!
01:06:59Are you sure it's just Shepard?
01:07:00Yes!
01:07:01Shareholders
01:07:02are dumping
01:07:02our stock
01:07:03like it's a hot potato.
01:07:05We could go bankrupt!
01:07:07You've ruined everything!
01:07:08Don't worry,
01:07:09Mr. Duke,
01:07:09when your company
01:07:11does go bankrupt,
01:07:12I'll buy it!
01:07:14At a fire sale price!
01:07:16Your employees
01:07:16won't even be affected!
01:07:17Brilliant!
01:07:18A master's show,
01:07:20Miss Lewis!
01:07:22Now,
01:07:23this
01:07:23is my event.
01:07:26Please leave.
01:07:27Brian,
01:07:27I did this for us!
01:07:30Everything I did,
01:07:30I did for us, Brian!
01:07:34Chloe,
01:07:34you need help.
01:07:37These feelings you have
01:07:38for me,
01:07:39it's not love.
01:07:42It's obsession.
01:07:44Enough!
01:07:45If you don't want to ruin
01:07:46everything completely,
01:07:47you'll come with me
01:07:48right now.
01:07:50Right now!
01:07:52No!
01:07:52No!
01:07:53No!
01:07:53No!
01:07:53No!
01:07:53No!
01:07:54No!
01:07:54No!
01:07:54No!
01:07:54No!
01:07:55No!
01:07:55No!
01:07:55No!
01:07:55No!
01:07:55No!
01:07:55No!
01:07:55No!
01:07:56No!
01:07:56No!
01:07:56No!
01:07:57No!
01:07:57No!
01:07:58No!
01:07:58No!
01:07:59No!
01:07:59No!
01:08:00No!
01:08:00No!
01:08:01No!
01:08:01No!
01:08:02No!
01:08:02No!
01:08:03What is going on here?
01:08:11Did they finally expose
01:08:12Laura's lies?
01:08:13Shepard Group.
01:08:14They're the new partner
01:08:16that's partnering up
01:08:17with Lewis Group
01:08:17for Maplewood.
01:08:19They're handling
01:08:19all future construction projects.
01:08:21That can't be.
01:08:23What about us?
01:08:24That was our project.
01:08:25Remember,
01:08:25Laura teamed up with Brian.
01:08:27Harrison Group
01:08:28is practically out.
01:08:29We have no chance.
01:08:30We can't give up
01:08:31that easily.
01:08:32Remember,
01:08:34Ian Lewis himself
01:08:35appointed me
01:08:35as general manager.
01:08:37In a few days
01:08:37he promised
01:08:38that he would let us
01:08:39meet with a new heir.
01:08:40You're right.
01:08:41If we can just
01:08:42meet with a new heir
01:08:42we can bypass
01:08:43the Shepards
01:08:44and meet directly
01:08:45with the Lewis Group.
01:08:47We just have to
01:08:47play their little game
01:08:48and see who comes
01:08:49out on top.
01:08:51That's right.
01:08:51Vice Presidents,
01:08:56allow me to introduce
01:08:58my associate,
01:09:00Brian Shepard.
01:09:01I'm sure I've met you.
01:09:03Mr. Shepard,
01:09:04it's finally a pleasure
01:09:05to meet you.
01:09:06We've looked into
01:09:07your company's
01:09:08financial review.
01:09:10Very impressive.
01:09:13Thank you, bud.
01:09:13A large part of
01:09:15that success
01:09:15is thanks to
01:09:16Ms. Lewis.
01:09:17No.
01:09:18She practically
01:09:19saved me from
01:09:20disaster three times
01:09:22over now.
01:09:22Brian,
01:09:23you can just
01:09:23call me Laura.
01:09:25Ms. Lewis'
01:09:26recommendation
01:09:27is very telling,
01:09:29Mr. Shepard.
01:09:30Perhaps today
01:09:31clarifies everything.
01:09:33Mr. Shepard,
01:09:34this opportunity
01:09:35is going.
01:09:37Seizing.
01:09:37A woman like Laura
01:09:39is not easy to buy.
01:09:42Thank you for
01:09:42your kind words,
01:09:43Mr. Vice President.
01:09:52Did Laura send you
01:09:53to kill me?
01:09:54Laura?
01:09:55Hardly.
01:09:57I'm Ian Lewis,
01:09:58CEO and rightful
01:09:59heir of the Lewis Group.
01:10:03So you're
01:10:04Laura's uncle?
01:10:05In the flesh.
01:10:08So Laura
01:10:08really is your niece?
01:10:10Yes,
01:10:11little Laura.
01:10:12She just threw away
01:10:14her birthright
01:10:14about two,
01:10:16three years ago.
01:10:17Ran off and
01:10:17married a nobody
01:10:18from Maplewood.
01:10:20I think he was
01:10:20a Harrison.
01:10:21Now Laura's got
01:10:22the VPs
01:10:23and Mr. Yates
01:10:24on her side.
01:10:25Did you hear
01:10:25she's throwing
01:10:26a banquet in a few
01:10:26days to announce
01:10:27her official takeover?
01:10:29And we can't
01:10:30let that happen,
01:10:31can we, my dear?
01:10:32If you're
01:10:33Ian Lewis,
01:10:34wouldn't you
01:10:34have the family ring?
01:10:35Well, my dear,
01:10:36that's where
01:10:37you come in,
01:10:38Miss Duke.
01:10:39We need you
01:10:39to relinquish
01:10:40my ring.
01:10:43What if I,
01:10:44what if I fail?
01:10:45My family
01:10:45is already
01:10:46ruined.
01:10:47Yes, you are
01:10:48in a spot of bother,
01:10:49I must say.
01:10:50But,
01:10:51if successful,
01:10:52I guarantee
01:10:53that you
01:10:53and the Duke
01:10:54family
01:10:55will get back
01:10:56everything you've lost.
01:10:58Laura's got the
01:10:58VPs and Brian
01:11:00on her side.
01:11:00How can I possibly
01:11:01get the ring?
01:11:02There is a way,
01:11:03you know,
01:11:04that we can make
01:11:05Laura relinquish
01:11:07and give up
01:11:08that ring
01:11:09willingly.
01:11:12Laura, my dear,
01:11:13welcome.
01:11:14Uncle Ian,
01:11:15it's so good
01:11:16to see you.
01:11:21Laura.
01:11:22So good
01:11:22to see you.
01:11:23And you,
01:11:24it's been
01:11:24too long,
01:11:26two,
01:11:27three years,
01:11:28perhaps.
01:11:28How have you been?
01:11:29I've been well,
01:11:31Uncle Ian.
01:11:32Thank you for asking.
01:11:34I see you've been
01:11:35busy keeping
01:11:36Lewis Group afloat.
01:11:38Yes.
01:11:38Kind of been easy.
01:11:39Indeed,
01:11:40somebody had to.
01:11:41I mean,
01:11:41after you left me
01:11:42with everything to do,
01:11:44without a safe
01:11:45pair of hands,
01:11:45I hate to think
01:11:46it would have happened
01:11:47to the company.
01:11:48Actually,
01:11:49Uncle Ian,
01:11:50from what I've heard,
01:11:52you've lost billions
01:11:53with some
01:11:54questionable
01:11:55investment decisions.
01:11:57Yes.
01:11:57minor mistakes,
01:11:59minor.
01:12:00Don't worry,
01:12:01Uncle Ian,
01:12:02I won't hold it
01:12:02against you.
01:12:03Oh,
01:12:04good.
01:12:05Well,
01:12:06cheers to you
01:12:07coming back here
01:12:08and the Lewis Group.
01:12:12Oh!
01:12:13I'm so sorry,
01:12:15Laura,
01:12:15how clumsy of me.
01:12:17No,
01:12:18no worries,
01:12:18Uncle Ian,
01:12:19I,
01:12:20I'll just go
01:12:21to the restroom
01:12:22and get cleaned up.
01:12:23Of course.
01:12:25Right away,
01:12:26just down to the left.
01:12:27Use it wisely.
01:12:35Oh,
01:12:35I will.
01:12:36Hey,
01:12:51Laura,
01:12:52how's that?
01:12:53Hello,
01:12:53Brian.
01:12:54Your little girlfriend
01:12:55is with me now.
01:12:56Chloe,
01:12:57how in the hell
01:12:59did you get
01:12:59Laura's fault?
01:13:01Let's just say
01:13:01that I have my ways.
01:13:02Listen,
01:13:04Chloe,
01:13:05don't hurt her.
01:13:07Please.
01:13:09I'll do anything.
01:13:10come to the abandoned
01:13:13warehouse
01:13:13in the eastern suburbs
01:13:14now.
01:13:17Don't tell anyone
01:13:18if you want her alive.
01:13:22Well,
01:13:23you certainly do
01:13:23have your ways.
01:13:28Oh,
01:13:29thank goodness
01:13:29you've cleared up.
01:13:30I am sorry.
01:13:31How clumsy.
01:13:32And don't forget
01:13:32your phone.
01:13:33I retrieved it
01:13:34for you.
01:13:35Lovely to see you again.
01:13:38Yeah.
01:13:38I guess
01:13:38I'll see you the
01:13:39day after tomorrow
01:13:41at the banquet.
01:13:42At the banquet.
01:13:45I'll see you then.
01:13:46Will do.
01:13:46Looking forward to it.
01:13:50Laura!
01:13:51Laura!
01:13:52Where are you?
01:13:53Laura!
01:13:55Laura!
01:13:56Where are you?
01:13:58Laura!
01:14:00Laura,
01:14:00where are you?
01:14:01Laura!
01:14:06I got you.
01:14:09You weren't expecting that,
01:14:11were you?
01:14:11Finally.
01:14:23Looks like
01:14:24your little boyfriend
01:14:24got turned around.
01:14:26What the?
01:14:27Laura,
01:14:27where are you?
01:14:28Laura?
01:14:28Laura?
01:14:29Go shut your mouth.
01:14:31Chloe,
01:14:32what have you done?
01:14:34Are you out of your mind?
01:14:35Out of my mind?
01:14:37You were the one
01:14:37that left me
01:14:38for that tramp
01:14:39and destroyed my life!
01:14:40That's not true.
01:14:42You were the one
01:14:42who messed up!
01:14:43Brian!
01:14:44Laura!
01:14:47Stay where you are.
01:14:49You better
01:14:49come alone.
01:14:51Shut this knife,
01:14:53Chloe.
01:14:53This is insane!
01:14:55Insane?
01:14:56I did this for us,
01:14:57Brian!
01:14:58We were meant
01:14:59to be together.
01:15:01Us?
01:15:02You've gone crazy
01:15:03and you're out of here.
01:15:05Chloe,
01:15:06kidnapping
01:15:06is a very
01:15:08serious event.
01:15:09They're going to
01:15:10unlock you
01:15:10up for years!
01:15:12You think I care
01:15:13about jail time?
01:15:15All I care about
01:15:15is tearing you
01:15:16to a party.
01:15:17You don't deserve him.
01:15:20What you've done?
01:15:21You've destroyed
01:15:22my life,
01:15:24my company,
01:15:24everything!
01:15:26Now I'm going to
01:15:27destroy your life.
01:15:29Forgive me.
01:15:30The family ring now.
01:15:32Give it to me!
01:15:33This is about the ring.
01:15:34Did my uncle Ian
01:15:37put you up to this?
01:15:39You know, Chloe,
01:15:40trying to kill me,
01:15:43that's foolish.
01:15:45Because who do you think
01:15:46is going to win?
01:15:48You?
01:15:49That will matter.
01:15:51Or...
01:15:51me?
01:15:53Something a little bit
01:15:55more persuasive.
01:15:56freeze!
01:16:05Don't move,
01:16:06anyone.
01:16:09Don't move.
01:16:11You're about to be
01:16:12arrested for kidnapping.
01:16:14Miss Lewis,
01:16:15having fun without me?
01:16:17I'm hurt.
01:16:18Are you hurt?
01:16:22No, I'm okay.
01:16:26Tell me, Chloe.
01:16:28Who put you up
01:16:30to this, Chloe?
01:16:31Why should I tell you?
01:16:33You're going to
01:16:33kill me anyway.
01:16:35Chloe,
01:16:35I don't have a problem
01:16:36with you.
01:16:38But if you don't talk,
01:16:41your beloved
01:16:42Duke Industries
01:16:43might run into some.
01:16:45Well, I'm recording
01:16:46everything, Miss Lewis.
01:16:48So the choice is yours,
01:16:49Chloe.
01:16:51Talk,
01:16:52or face the consequences.
01:16:54Fine.
01:16:55It was Ian Lewis.
01:16:56He said he'd help
01:16:58Duke Industries
01:16:58if I kept you away
01:16:59from the bank room today.
01:17:02Did you get all of that,
01:17:04Mr. Yates?
01:17:04I'm recording everything,
01:17:06Miss Lewis.
01:17:09Oh, every word,
01:17:10Miss Lewis.
01:17:12Are you ready to play
01:17:12a game,
01:17:13Brian?
01:17:18This is crazy.
01:17:26Are we really sure
01:17:27we can do this?
01:17:27All these big companies
01:17:28here, it's crazy.
01:17:30Absolutely.
01:17:31The Lewis Group
01:17:32is under new leadership.
01:17:33We can talk to the heiress
01:17:34herself.
01:17:35Exactly.
01:17:36We just need to make sure
01:17:37we make a good impression
01:17:38on the new heir.
01:17:40There's Ian Lewis now.
01:17:42You can introduce us.
01:17:43Let's go.
01:17:43Hello, Ian Lewis.
01:17:47I'm Amber Smith.
01:17:48We spoke on the phone
01:17:49the other day.
01:17:50This is Ben Harrison
01:17:51from Harrison Group.
01:17:52How do you do?
01:17:53We're the company that...
01:17:54Yes, I know who you are.
01:17:56Miss Smith,
01:17:57you're the one
01:17:57who exposed Laura's
01:17:58little drama.
01:18:00Now, look,
01:18:00I'm not here
01:18:01for idle chatter.
01:18:06Good evening,
01:18:07ladies and gentlemen.
01:18:08Can I ask you all
01:18:08to be seated, please?
01:18:11The moment you've
01:18:13all been waiting for.
01:18:15Tonight marks a new chapter
01:18:17in the life of the Lewis Group.
01:18:19A night where the rightful
01:18:20heir takes their place.
01:18:22Would you please join me
01:18:23in welcoming the heir
01:18:25to the Lewis Group,
01:18:26Miss Laura Lewis.
01:18:28Look, everybody,
01:18:29attention.
01:18:30Attention, please.
01:18:33There's been a recent
01:18:34development of some tragedy.
01:18:38I just got noticed
01:18:39from a phone call
01:18:40a couple of minutes ago
01:18:41that Laura has been
01:18:43in a car accident
01:18:44and, tragically,
01:18:46she hasn't made it.
01:18:48She has not survived.
01:18:53What?
01:18:54Laura Lewis is dead?
01:18:56It doesn't matter now.
01:18:57She's gone.
01:18:58Mr. Lewis,
01:18:59is this new...
01:19:00A tragic turn of events,
01:19:01Mr. Yates,
01:19:02but rest assured,
01:19:04the Lewis Group
01:19:04will continue
01:19:05under my competent leadership.
01:19:07Hold on.
01:19:10Who said that I'm dead?
01:19:14Laura.
01:19:18I don't understand.
01:19:20What's happening?
01:19:22Laura?
01:19:24But...
01:19:24weren't you...
01:19:25My apologies
01:19:26for the delay, everyone.
01:19:28There seems to be some...
01:19:30misunderstanding.
01:19:32Laura, what are you doing here?
01:19:33You've got to stop this.
01:19:34If you upset the Lewis family anymore,
01:19:36we're all doomed.
01:19:37I'll say this once.
01:19:38Back off.
01:19:39That's it.
01:19:40Thank you for coming, everyone.
01:19:47As I'm sure you know,
01:19:49tonight,
01:19:50I officially reclaim my title
01:19:53as the CEO of Lewis Group.
01:19:59Perhaps you could make some room for me.
01:20:02Uncle Ian?
01:20:03Impossible.
01:20:04How are you still alive?
01:20:06Well, clearly I am alive
01:20:07and well,
01:20:08so why don't we get this started?
01:20:11No.
01:20:11You're not the rightful heir.
01:20:14You gave that away
01:20:15when you married Ben Harrison.
01:20:19Uncle Ian,
01:20:19is that seriously
01:20:20your art best that you have
01:20:21that I got married too quickly?
01:20:24Well, you went off to Maplewood
01:20:25three years ago
01:20:26and married a stranger
01:20:27and left me
01:20:28to work tirelessly
01:20:30keeping the company together.
01:20:31Uncle Ian,
01:20:33retire.
01:20:33Enjoy your retirement.
01:20:36Lewis Group will be
01:20:37perfectly fine without you.
01:20:39No.
01:20:40There can only be one heir
01:20:41and that's me.
01:20:43And the rightful heir
01:20:45has possession
01:20:45of this.
01:20:48You think a ring
01:20:49makes an heir?
01:20:51You're even more foolish
01:20:52than I could have ever imagined.
01:20:55Give that back to me.
01:20:57This?
01:20:57Yes.
01:20:58You think some
01:20:59shiny gold thing
01:21:01makes you the heir?
01:21:02Give it back.
01:21:04True leadership
01:21:05is about
01:21:07earning
01:21:08the respect
01:21:09of those around you.
01:21:11Not some stupid ring.
01:21:13Oh, my ring.
01:21:14Look at that.
01:21:15Where is it?
01:21:18My ring.
01:21:19Oh.
01:21:20Now,
01:21:21everyone,
01:21:22if I could have your attention.
01:21:24How dare you.
01:21:25Now,
01:21:25let me show you
01:21:26how a true heir
01:21:28earns a ring like that.
01:21:29How?
01:21:38He said he'd help
01:21:39joking to streets
01:21:39if I kept you away
01:21:40from the banker today.
01:21:44Oh,
01:21:44quite the spectacle,
01:21:45Ms. Lewis.
01:21:47Security,
01:21:48escort him out.
01:21:50And Ian,
01:21:51don't fall over.
01:21:52It's all lies.
01:21:54It's all lies.
01:21:54The proof is clear. Get him out of here. Now.
01:22:01I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.
01:22:06Turns out reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.
01:22:12Luckily, these past few days I've had Mr. Shepherd by my side.
01:22:19And he has been a great support.
01:22:23Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.
01:22:30I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.
01:22:38Shepherd Group.
01:22:39What? Laura, hold on. This was never my idea. This was all Cathy and Amber's fault. I don't want a divorce.
01:22:46What? Then what are you saying? You came to me first.
01:22:50Classic Ben. Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.
01:22:55Just don't shut Harrison Group out. Just give me another chance.
01:22:59How could I shut you out? I'm just a cleaner, remember? I'm just a useless housewife. I don't have that power.
01:23:07I don't have that power.
01:23:10What are you talking about? What? No, come on. Sorry. No, please. No.
01:23:14Um, Mr. Shepherd?
01:23:16Yes, Miss Lewis?
01:23:18I was wondering if. Maybe you wanted to grab dinner. Sometime. On me.
01:23:27Miss Lewis. I would love to.
01:23:33I would love to.