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