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Welcome to Bite of the World — a cinematic tasting journey through culture, tradition, and flavor. Our short films bring you powerful food stories from every corner of the globe, capturing the essence of people and places, one bite at a time.
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Welcome to Bite of the World — a cinematic tasting journey through culture, tradition, and flavor. Our short films bring you powerful food stories from every corner of the globe, capturing the essence of people and places, one bite at a time.
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00:00:30Hey, this is Richard Ellington. I can't answer the phone right now, so please leave a message.
00:00:42Hey, Grandpa.
00:00:46It's one thing to set me up on a bunch of blind dates with these goody-two-shoe women.
00:00:52But to trick me into thinking I'm coming to a business meeting that's actually a blind date, that's low.
00:01:00Let's hope this one's different.
00:01:04I don't even know what to say to this guy.
00:01:07You know how to talk to rich people?
00:01:10Be sexy?
00:01:11Darling, just act better than everyone else in the room.
00:01:15And being sexy is easy.
00:01:18Bite your lip. Push up the girls.
00:01:20It works every time.
00:01:22Wait, but what girls?
00:01:23And don't forget, these rich men get bored easily.
00:01:27So challenge them, be bold, and put them on the spot.
00:01:31I don't think I can do this.
00:01:33The sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner I pay you for your mother's surgery.
00:01:39It's your call.
00:01:40The sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner you steal the code for Ellington's
00:02:10Are you going to stare at me all night or be a gentleman and get my seat, big boy?
00:02:13Of course.
00:02:21Sorry, I've been set up with many girls before, but none like you.
00:02:28You're so...
00:02:29Rich?
00:02:31Sexy?
00:02:32Frankly, yes.
00:02:35Sorry, what was her name?
00:02:36I'm Valentina Kingsley.
00:02:41And you are?
00:02:42Lane Ellington, CEO of Ellington Incorporated.
00:02:46And this is a successful company?
00:02:49It's not ringing any bells.
00:02:52Waiter?
00:02:54Yes, Mr. Ellington.
00:02:55You still have the Chateau Petrus on the shelf, yes?
00:02:59Yes, of course.
00:03:00If so, we'll have two bottles.
00:03:03It's $60,000 per bottle, sir.
00:03:06You want two?
00:03:08Actually, I'm pretty thirsty.
00:03:11Better bring three.
00:03:13Yeah, yes, of course, right away, sir.
00:03:20And what do you do, Valentina Kingsley?
00:03:23I invest.
00:03:25In what?
00:03:27In everything.
00:03:30What am I not investing in?
00:03:33Businesses?
00:03:35Charities?
00:03:37I see.
00:03:38And you live in the city?
00:03:41The city.
00:03:43The hills.
00:03:45My yacht.
00:03:48My private island.
00:03:50I'm everywhere, darling.
00:03:52You're so impressive.
00:03:55So unlike the other girls I've seen.
00:03:58Hmm.
00:03:59Doesn't surprise me.
00:04:00I'm one of a kind, darling.
00:04:06Um.
00:04:07You've got a little, uh...
00:04:17Kurt?
00:04:21Kurt?
00:04:22What's my manager doing here?
00:04:25Blaine!
00:04:28My business dinner just ended.
00:04:30The presentation for the China branch.
00:04:31Looking good.
00:04:32Amazing.
00:04:33You're the best, Kurt.
00:04:34Well, I just, uh, won't keep you two.
00:04:36Just wanted to say hi.
00:04:38Rose petals for a business dinner?
00:04:40Ended up being a blind date.
00:04:41Uh-huh.
00:04:42Classic.
00:04:42All right, well, you two have fun.
00:04:51I've got to be honest with you.
00:04:55You're so unlike any of the girls I've been with.
00:04:59Would you like to come to my place?
00:05:01I can take this chance to get closer to the AI code.
00:05:04Absolutely, darling.
00:05:12Whoa.
00:05:12Welcome to my home.
00:05:17After you.
00:05:32Oh, my.
00:05:33Yeah.
00:05:34You like what you see?
00:05:47You're getting there, darling.
00:05:49Nothing like the Calvin Klein model I dated, but...
00:05:52Well, then.
00:05:54Shall we get started?
00:05:58Uh, not so fast.
00:06:00Okay.
00:06:02A little foreplay?
00:06:03I did not think this through at all.
00:06:06How am I supposed to find the drive when he's trying to suck my face off?
00:06:09Looking for something?
00:06:15Oh, um...
00:06:17Ah.
00:06:20I should have known that was your style.
00:06:22Oh, yes, darling.
00:06:23I can't believe people are actually into this.
00:06:29I'm not used to being the one tied up.
00:06:31It's usually the other way around.
00:06:33How am I supposed to be?
00:06:38Valentina?
00:06:38Valentina?
00:06:40Patience, darling.
00:06:41I'm building the suspense.
00:06:44Ah, I see.
00:06:46Where could it be?
00:06:48Right.
00:06:48And you say guys actually like this?
00:06:52Oh, yes. It's very popular with the manly men in France.
00:06:59How long does it take for something to actually happen?
00:07:06That's new.
00:07:10The painting. Maybe there's a safe behind there.
00:07:13Oh, uh, sorry. This painting caught my eye.
00:07:17It looks exactly like the one in my mansion in Sweden.
00:07:23It's where I keep my safe.
00:07:25People actually still hide things behind paintings?
00:07:29Thought that was only in the movies.
00:07:32Oh, no. It's quite popular.
00:07:35Where do you hide your luxurious safekeepings?
00:07:39In a super, super, super secret hiding place.
00:07:43Oh, come on.
00:07:44Now, why don't you come over here and get this thing started?
00:07:51Oh, uh, most unfortunate.
00:07:53I'm getting the utmost important business call, and I must take it.
00:07:58Right now? What?
00:08:00What about me?
00:08:02Valentina!
00:08:02Valentina!
00:08:05Wait!
00:08:08Untie me!
00:08:13Ew.
00:08:14Really, Blaine?
00:08:16What?
00:08:17But you and your models.
00:08:20Last night was not a model.
00:08:23I was actually impressed.
00:08:26Did I hear it right?
00:08:28Blaine actually had a date he liked.
00:08:30It was fantastic.
00:08:32The other girls are so boring.
00:08:35But this one, she's a mystery I can't quite crack.
00:08:39I must see her again.
00:08:41Blaine, these dates aren't about you having sexy adventures.
00:08:44It's about you finding a wife you can settle down with and running the company.
00:08:51Grandfather.
00:08:52Hmm?
00:08:53Listen to him.
00:08:54He's not ready to be the face of Ellington.
00:08:56I am much more qualified.
00:08:57Yeah.
00:09:00I'm done having this conversation with you, dear.
00:09:02No, no, no, no, no.
00:09:05Look, you do great work right where you are.
00:09:07Right?
00:09:08Yeah, you were meant to be some CEO.
00:09:11No, but Blaine, I'm learning time.
00:09:15Whatever.
00:09:17Have fun with your little girlfriend, Blaine.
00:09:19I have actual work to attend to.
00:09:26Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:09:27Thanks.
00:09:34Hello?
00:09:34How's our plan going, darling?
00:09:39To perfection.
00:09:42Charity has Blaine wrapped around her finger.
00:09:44Won't be long until he flips up.
00:09:46And I can step in and take my throne as Ellington's CEO.
00:09:51Brilliant.
00:09:52It's all coming together perfectly.
00:09:54And the VR tech you're developing.
00:09:56It'll be ready in time when I trade the AI code, right?
00:09:59Oh, yes.
00:10:00It'll be ready.
00:10:01Soon we'll be queens of the tech world.
00:10:16What's he doing here?
00:10:18Speaking of girls, I think I know who'd be perfect as your new assistant.
00:10:23Sorry.
00:10:24I'm fine.
00:10:27Ariel.
00:10:27How does he know my name?
00:10:30You dropped your badge.
00:10:38There you go.
00:10:40Thanks.
00:10:47You're so amazing.
00:10:51Are you playing hide and seek?
00:10:52Is that where you were late?
00:10:53Can I hide next?
00:10:54No, I was dropping my mom off at the hospital.
00:10:56Oh, that was unexpectedly personal.
00:10:59Wait, oh my God.
00:11:00Is she okay?
00:11:01Should I bring her a fruit basket?
00:11:02She's just getting some tests done.
00:11:04Oh, thank goodness.
00:11:06Hey, by the way, did you hear?
00:11:08Our new CEO is looking for a personal assistant.
00:11:11Are you going to apply?
00:11:12I'm good where I am.
00:11:13But all the girls are applying.
00:11:14Everyone wants to get close to our boss.
00:11:16You're the best employee in our department, Ariel.
00:11:18I think this position is yours.
00:11:29He's gorgeous.
00:11:31I wouldn't mind looking at that hunk of man all day.
00:11:36Attention, everyone.
00:11:36My name is Blaine, and I am the new CEO.
00:11:41I will try my best to live up to my father, but I ask for patience as I adjust to the new role.
00:11:49And since he is adjusting to this new role, I've decided to assign him a new assistant.
00:11:55Not me, not me, not me.
00:11:57Blaine, meet your new assistant, Ariel.
00:12:00All right, everyone, back to work.
00:12:13You look exactly like...
00:12:17Oh, my God, my cover's blown.
00:12:23Kurt described.
00:12:25Clean, organized desk, confident composure.
00:12:30There'd be a pay raise, of course.
00:12:32This could get me closer to finding the code.
00:12:36When do I start?
00:12:37Perfect.
00:12:39First thing I need help with is this fire.
00:12:42Oh, um, gotta take a phone call.
00:12:44Send it to me in an email.
00:12:49Ariel, he wants to meet you again.
00:12:52Really?
00:12:53Also, I got you a second number.
00:12:55Just click the link to connect it, so from now on, you're the one he'll be calling.
00:13:01Great.
00:13:07New number, huh?
00:13:12Hello?
00:13:13Hello, Ariel.
00:13:14This is Dr. Westphal.
00:13:15We just got your mother's results.
00:13:17It's not what we hoped.
00:13:23So we need to move quickly if we want that experimental procedure to be a success.
00:13:28Okay, I understand.
00:13:30I'll come up with the money for it soon.
00:13:33Oh, perfect timing.
00:13:45I just finished dinner.
00:13:47Mom, you should be in bed.
00:13:49Honey, I'm fine.
00:13:51Besides, you've been working all day.
00:13:52You shouldn't have to cook for yourself.
00:13:54Mom, please.
00:13:55Honey, sit down.
00:13:56The doctor called?
00:14:08He says it's gotten worse.
00:14:10Shh, shh, shh, shh.
00:14:11Hush.
00:14:12None of that talk, okay?
00:14:14Mom, eat before your food gets cold.
00:14:17Okay.
00:14:18I'll be right back.
00:14:33It's time for the second date, darling.
00:14:35Are you ready?
00:14:38Yeah.
00:14:41Mom, I have to leave for work.
00:14:42I'll make it to go.
00:15:01Oh, where am I?
00:15:07Valentina.
00:15:08Blaine.
00:15:10Darling.
00:15:11What is this dreadful place?
00:15:13Do you intend to have me killed?
00:15:15No, not at all.
00:15:16This place is special.
00:15:18Problem with me.
00:15:31How many more?
00:15:32Almost there.
00:15:34Come on.
00:15:41Wow.
00:16:00Did you look at that view?
00:16:03I bet you bring all your models up here.
00:16:05Just you, actually.
00:16:06I discovered this place after my father died.
00:16:12Are you finally dying?
00:16:14Yeah.
00:16:15I've been thrown into the CEO position, and I'm a bit in over my head, so I never really
00:16:23get a chance to myself, except when I come here.
00:16:25I'm so sorry.
00:16:26I'm so sorry.
00:16:35My mom is sick.
00:16:40She needs experimental surgery.
00:16:42It's like how it feels to...
00:16:43want to get away.
00:16:50Yeah.
00:16:53I'm used to getting everything, but this is one thing, that money can't buy.
00:17:00So sorry about your mom.
00:17:02Thanks.
00:17:06She's all I've got.
00:17:06I don't want to say goodbye to her.
00:17:19Hey, who's out here?
00:17:24What's happening?
00:17:27Technically, we're not supposed to be up here.
00:17:28What?
00:17:29Mom.
00:17:37Hey!
00:17:40No!
00:17:47What was that?
00:17:48That was fun.
00:17:50Did Calvin Klein take you on any dates that are adventurous?
00:17:52No, I suppose not.
00:17:56I haven't felt this way in a really long time.
00:18:01I feel like I can be myself around you.
00:18:05Do you feel the same way?
00:18:07Will you be my girlfriend, Valentina?
00:18:09That's right.
00:18:10I'm supposed to be Valentina.
00:18:12I can't do this to him.
00:18:17But I need to pay for my mom's surgery.
00:18:21I'd love to.
00:18:26Well, well, well.
00:18:29Martina, what are you doing here?
00:18:31I heard you were actually acting like a big boy CEO.
00:18:36Had to see it for myself.
00:18:38Well, that blind date went so well the other night.
00:18:41It got me thinking maybe grandfather was right.
00:18:44Is that so?
00:18:46Blaine's got himself a little girlfriend?
00:18:48That's right.
00:18:49Wow.
00:18:50What's she like?
00:18:51She's funny, mysterious, confident, hardworking, charitable.
00:18:58She's the whole package.
00:19:00Sounds like one that dad actually would have approved of.
00:19:03I'd love to meet her.
00:19:04Oh, sorry, Mr. Ellington.
00:19:08Is this about time?
00:19:09No, not at all.
00:19:10My sister just came to visit.
00:19:12Martina, this is my new assistant, Ariel.
00:19:15Martina, nice to meet you.
00:19:17Likewise.
00:19:18Glad to see my brother as someone to make sure this launch goes smoothly.
00:19:22Don't you worry.
00:19:23I got this.
00:19:24Well, after you lost the keys to the Maserati, I'm not so sure that you won't lose this new AI tech that we need.
00:19:30I didn't lose the keys to the Maserati.
00:19:32And don't you worry.
00:19:33I've got the codes right here on this drive.
00:19:37And I'm keeping it safe.
00:19:47Glad to hear you're doing that.
00:19:53I have wasted enough time.
00:19:57Now you know exactly where it is.
00:19:59Get it.
00:20:09All right, where's that drive?
00:20:10Are you kidding?
00:20:17There's nothing in here.
00:20:31They're coming in.
00:20:33Crap.
00:20:34How about we celebrate your China contract with a nice glass of whiskey?
00:20:38You don't have to post my order.
00:20:40You don't have to post my arm.
00:20:42No, no, no.
00:20:50Oh, yeah.
00:20:55Sarah?
00:20:56Cheers.
00:20:56Don't you guys have a meeting with China right now?
00:21:01Right.
00:21:02Right.
00:21:02Right.
00:21:02After that.
00:21:04Yeah.
00:21:10That was close.
00:21:19Hey, girlfriend.
00:21:21Can I ask you more advice on something?
00:21:23Sure.
00:21:23What's going on?
00:21:24So I have this friend who is having boy problems.
00:21:28Aren't we all?
00:21:29So she has a crush on her boss and she doesn't know what to do about it because of the whole
00:21:33workplace relationship thing.
00:21:35How did she find out I like Blaine?
00:21:36Wait, I don't like Blaine.
00:21:39But he deserves to know though, right?
00:21:41You're going to tell him?
00:21:42I mean, I don't know.
00:21:43Because what if I tell Kurt I like him and he doesn't like me and then it's so totally
00:21:47awkward and so he fires me because it's so totally awkward.
00:21:50Wait.
00:21:51You like Kurt?
00:21:52I got to go.
00:21:54Wait.
00:21:55Ring, ring.
00:21:55Oh, I'm getting a good call.
00:21:58Ring, ring.
00:22:00Ring, ring.
00:22:01Ring, ring.
00:22:04Ariel.
00:22:06Yes, Mr. Ellington?
00:22:08I need your personal help.
00:22:10Well, I am your personal assistant.
00:22:22I've never gotten a girl a gift.
00:22:24Wow, really?
00:22:26Um, I mean, yeah.
00:22:28First girlfriend, first gift.
00:22:30Checks out.
00:22:31So, I need your help to figure out which you think a woman would prefer.
00:22:47Oh, my God, I'm going to be wearing that?
00:22:50Sorry.
00:22:52Uh, your girlfriend's going to be wearing that?
00:22:55Yeah.
00:22:56It's pretty nice, right?
00:22:57Well, I mean, it's option one.
00:23:00You think she'll like it?
00:23:02Um, well, what's your girlfriend like?
00:23:06What are her tastes?
00:23:09Um, sophisticated, generous, gorgeous.
00:23:14The whole world slows down whenever she walks into a room.
00:23:20I see.
00:23:21So, keep that in mind.
00:23:25Option two.
00:23:30And that's even more revealing than the first one.
00:23:33Yeah.
00:23:34This is big in Europe.
00:23:35Between you and me, I'm rooting for this guy.
00:23:38Mm-hmm.
00:23:39I see.
00:23:40Do you have anything more modest?
00:23:45Hmm.
00:23:45Modest?
00:23:46Yeah.
00:23:47That seems to be the style I've been seeing these days.
00:23:51With the rich folk, at least.
00:23:54You know, now that you say it, I think I do have something.
00:23:58What do you think?
00:24:07Look, I think she'd really like that.
00:24:16Can I have a margarita?
00:24:18You can't be serious, darling.
00:24:23She'll have a friend 75 with Konya.
00:24:25Flora, what are you doing here?
00:24:27Making sure you look the part.
00:24:30You want to make the money for your dear mother, don't you?
00:24:33Yes, more than anything.
00:24:34Then you need to keep your eyes on the prize.
00:24:38We need to get our hands on that code fast.
00:24:41Once I do, I can fund your mother's surgery.
00:24:43But until then, we're in this together.
00:24:46Yes?
00:24:48Yeah.
00:24:50Excellent.
00:24:51Now, what's your game plan?
00:24:53Make him even more vulnerable
00:24:55and get him to tell me where the code is.
00:24:58And how do you suppose you'll do that?
00:25:00Um, be nice?
00:25:07Your ignorance is both cute and annoying.
00:25:11No.
00:25:13A man like Blaine Ellington
00:25:15is going to become vulnerable from two things.
00:25:18Drinking with him
00:25:19and going to bed with him.
00:25:23Right.
00:25:25I can do that.
00:25:27I hope so.
00:25:28Because he's coming this way.
00:25:32Get the code soon, honey.
00:25:35For your mother.
00:25:37Okay?
00:25:39Oh!
00:25:41And darling,
00:25:42have fun.
00:25:45Okay.
00:25:48Valentina.
00:25:51How are you?
00:25:51Wonderful, love.
00:25:54I've been looking forward to this all day.
00:25:56Is that so?
00:25:57Indeed.
00:25:59I was so distracted.
00:26:01It affected my croquet score.
00:26:03Oh, no.
00:26:04Distracted over little old me.
00:26:06Yes.
00:26:06I simply must know everything about you.
00:26:10Well, what would you like to know?
00:26:13Everything.
00:26:15Well, I don't know about everything.
00:26:17It might take some time for me to open up.
00:26:19Well, maybe after a few drinks.
00:26:23Only if you can keep up.
00:26:25See, I don't really start talking until after a lot of drinking.
00:26:28I don't know.
00:26:31Well, here goes nothing.
00:26:32You know, my sister is implying today that I should tell someone where my new AI code is.
00:26:59It's because I forget stuff, and...
00:27:01Are you forgetful?
00:27:05I mean, yeah.
00:27:08Can you actually believe I lost the keys to a Maserati?
00:27:12Really?
00:27:12Yeah.
00:27:14It cost me $10,000 just to get them re-keed.
00:27:18Which is why I should probably tell someone in case I do forget.
00:27:25So, maybe I should tell you because you're so awesome and trustworthy.
00:27:30Well, if you'd like, go ahead.
00:27:33I'll tell you.
00:27:34But first...
00:27:35I'm going to hit the men's room.
00:27:46This is it.
00:27:47All I need to do is ask him where the code is, and my mission is over.
00:27:51Nothing can stop me now.
00:27:53Ariel?
00:27:55Except my ex-boyfriend.
00:27:57I don't know what you're talking about, darling.
00:28:02I don't know this...
00:28:04Ariel.
00:28:05No, no, no, no, no.
00:28:07You are definitely Ariel.
00:28:10Well, what are you doing in a place like this?
00:28:13You're poor.
00:28:15Fine.
00:28:16Please, just leave, Max.
00:28:18It's Maximilian now.
00:28:20Because I'm Max, and I make millions.
00:28:23Whatever.
00:28:24Please.
00:28:24I'm begging you.
00:28:25Look at you.
00:28:27You look so much better.
00:28:29You look...
00:28:31Oh, what's that word?
00:28:33Rich?
00:28:34Please.
00:28:34I don't know if you've been keeping up with my life lately,
00:28:37but I've become very rich.
00:28:40Yes.
00:28:41You've sent me 50 messages about it.
00:28:42I had to block your number.
00:28:44Oh.
00:28:44Yeah, that's right.
00:28:46Please, I'll do whatever you want.
00:28:47Okay, I just...
00:28:48How about a kiss for old time's sake?
00:28:53You know, Ariel, sometimes I reminisce on our poor days together.
00:28:58This isn't happening.
00:29:00Do you not remember when we'd go and get Taco Tuesday
00:29:02at that Mexican restaurant and eat unlimited discount tacos?
00:29:08I'm very...
00:29:09Don't you have a girlfriend?
00:29:12Yes, he does.
00:29:13A situationship of best.
00:29:15Let go, Max.
00:29:17Nobody walks away from Maximilian Fletcher.
00:29:20Get off!
00:29:24Blaine Ellington?
00:29:26Max Fletcher.
00:29:27Maximilian?
00:29:28What are you doing with that peasant?
00:29:31That's my girlfriend you're talking about.
00:29:33Blaine Ellington.
00:29:35Getting my sloppy seconds.
00:29:37This isn't over.
00:29:55Come on, Regina.
00:29:56Just stay away from my man, Skink.
00:30:03He's actually trying to.
00:30:07Are you okay?
00:30:09Yeah, I think so.
00:30:11We gotta get out of here.
00:30:13No, this isn't good.
00:30:13Care to explain this?
00:30:24I assume the article does a good job.
00:30:27Getting into a physical altercation in a bar?
00:30:31What are you, a child?
00:30:34I'm not a child.
00:30:36But he started it.
00:30:37Well, I don't care who started it.
00:30:40Ellington is a company based in family values.
00:30:45I was out with my girlfriend trying to uphold those family values.
00:30:48No, no, no, no, no, don't, don't, don't, don't play the girlfriend card, okay?
00:30:51The onus is you on this, pal.
00:30:55You know, maybe, maybe, maybe your sister was right.
00:30:58Maybe you're too much of a risk, even though you say you've settled down.
00:31:02Either way, I just hope all this boils over next time we talk.
00:31:08What would your father think?
00:31:18And the easy lies the head that wears a crown.
00:31:30What is that?
00:31:31Some family motto I'm not aware of?
00:31:33It's Shakespeare, you idiot.
00:31:35Ah.
00:31:36What are you doing here?
00:31:37You don't want any of this.
00:31:39You don't know what I want.
00:31:41Uh, booze and bimbos?
00:31:44Or does page one of the paper say something different?
00:31:47She's not a bimbo.
00:31:48Then don't treat her like one.
00:31:53Treat her like dad treated mom.
00:31:59How do you mean?
00:32:01Bring her completely into your life.
00:32:04Let her know everything about you.
00:32:07I'm trying to.
00:32:08Just last night, we were sharing everything with each other.
00:32:10How can you share more?
00:32:13Behind most men's success is a strong woman.
00:32:16I will.
00:32:17I'm going to get close to this woman.
00:32:20You'll see.
00:32:21Hmm.
00:32:22And you will be like two lovely berries molded onto one stem.
00:32:27Shakespeare.
00:32:29Yeah?
00:32:30Ow.
00:32:31Ow.
00:32:31Martina, how are you?
00:32:44How am I?
00:32:46Yeah.
00:32:47How are you?
00:32:48I am annoyed.
00:32:49Time is running out, understand?
00:32:51Mm-hmm.
00:32:51We chose you because we thought you could get the job done.
00:32:54But now I'm not so sure.
00:32:58Wait.
00:33:00Oh, my God.
00:33:00Do you have feelings for him?
00:33:02What?
00:33:03No.
00:33:04I hope not.
00:33:05Because you have four days to get that code.
00:33:08Or you can say bye to Mommy.
00:33:11Other than that...
00:33:11I am fine.
00:33:14Thanks for asking.
00:33:26Happy hump day, bestie!
00:33:28It's Tuesday, Hannah.
00:33:30Oh, right.
00:33:31Hey, how's your guide trouble coming?
00:33:33Better.
00:33:33And worse.
00:33:37That sounds super complicated.
00:33:39You have no idea.
00:33:40Hey, are you?
00:33:42Can you come in here?
00:33:43I'll be right there.
00:33:44Good thing you've got work to distract you.
00:33:47Good thing.
00:33:54You have the file for the new China branch?
00:33:57Yeah.
00:34:03Long night.
00:34:09You know what?
00:34:11Let's forget about the file.
00:34:22Let's just close our eyes for, um, ten minutes.
00:34:27That's in order.
00:34:37Okay.
00:34:45This is nice.
00:34:47Yeah.
00:34:50This should be, like, an everyday thing.
00:34:54Mm-hmm.
00:34:54Good morning.
00:34:58Another beautiful day in Ellington.
00:35:00Let's get it.
00:35:01Woo!
00:35:02Oh, Hannah.
00:35:07Well, I guess that's over.
00:35:13Well, everything should be there.
00:35:17I can't even concentrate on work right now.
00:35:20Oh?
00:35:21Why?
00:35:22Well, I don't know if you heard, but...
00:35:24Oh, my.
00:35:28That's, uh, quite a scene.
00:35:30Well, I'm glad you weren't there.
00:35:33I can imagine.
00:35:35Yeah, I just...
00:35:36I hope my girlfriend doesn't think that that's my kind of lifestyle.
00:35:42You should just talk to her.
00:35:44And be honest.
00:35:45Yeah.
00:35:46I'm gonna call her.
00:35:48What?
00:35:49Yeah, can you be in the room when I do it?
00:35:54Uh, you want me in the room?
00:35:56Yeah.
00:35:57Maybe you could, you know, listen to her voice and read her.
00:36:01Tell me if she sounds upset.
00:36:04Uh, I don't know if I feel comfortable.
00:36:07Oh, gosh.
00:36:08She makes me so nervous.
00:36:10I'm sure you make her nervous, too.
00:36:13Shit, shit, shit.
00:36:14Uh-oh.
00:36:16Uh-oh.
00:36:18Think, Ariel.
00:36:19Think.
00:36:20Uh, I'm gonna be sick.
00:36:22Uh, bathroom.
00:36:22Hello, darling.
00:36:31Hey, Valentina.
00:36:34How are you?
00:36:36Thriving, my dear.
00:36:37How are you feeling?
00:36:39A little banged up, but I've been worse.
00:36:42You should have been with me in my partying days in Ibiza.
00:36:45I was an absolute heathen.
00:36:52Well, I'm glad to hear you're feeling all right.
00:36:56Uh, I was worried.
00:37:00No need, darling.
00:37:02I'm actually at the spa right now.
00:37:06Uh, I wanted to know if, uh, I get to see you again.
00:37:10You will.
00:37:11Very soon.
00:37:18Uh, sorry.
00:37:21Can I help you?
00:37:23I couldn't hear you.
00:37:24It kind of sounded like...
00:37:25Uh, sorry.
00:37:26Eduardo is calling me for my hot, hot stone massage.
00:37:31Must be going.
00:37:33Okay.
00:37:33Uh, sure.
00:37:34See you.
00:37:35Ta-ta!
00:37:42Community theater.
00:37:44Hmm.
00:37:45Character.
00:37:46I'm rehearsing.
00:37:49We're a mystery.
00:37:50I'll, uh, send you the dates.
00:37:55I'm not in the theater.
00:37:58That's fair.
00:37:59Yeah.
00:38:14Mom, I'm home.
00:38:15Hi, honey.
00:38:16How was your day?
00:38:20It was...
00:38:21not boring.
00:38:23How was yours?
00:38:25It was wonderful.
00:38:27I did laundry,
00:38:28watched some soaps.
00:38:31Um, what are you cooking?
00:38:33I told you I was gonna cook tonight.
00:38:35Well, you weren't home yet,
00:38:36and I wanted to go ahead and get started
00:38:37so your co-worker could have some, too.
00:38:39My co-worker?
00:38:42Hello, darling.
00:38:50Flora.
00:38:52What are you doing here?
00:38:54I was going to call you about a few work questions,
00:38:56but I was, uh,
00:38:58in the neighborhood
00:38:59and thought I'd drop in.
00:39:02Flora mentioned that you got a job promotion.
00:39:05You didn't say anything about a job promotion.
00:39:08I guess it slipped my mind.
00:39:12Well, you two don't mind me.
00:39:13Go ahead and have your work talk.
00:39:15Dinner will be ready soon.
00:39:27What are you doing here?
00:39:29Checking in to see what progress was made last night.
00:39:32I, um,
00:39:33I got close to finding out where he hit the drive,
00:39:36but I...
00:39:37But close doesn't pay the bills, does it?
00:39:40I'll get you the drive soon, I promise.
00:39:43Well, it sounds like the clock is ticking fast.
00:39:47You're not getting attached.
00:39:49What? No.
00:39:50Of course not.
00:39:51Good.
00:39:52I was worried you were developing feelings for the man.
00:39:58Dinner's ready.
00:39:58Deeply sorry, darling.
00:40:02Urgent business.
00:40:03Must be taking off.
00:40:04Oh, um, okay.
00:40:05Well, it was nice meeting you.
00:40:07You too, darling.
00:40:09Mwah.
00:40:13Tick tock.
00:40:14All right.
00:40:27I need ways to fix my image after that bar scandal.
00:40:31Any ideas?
00:40:33Inner rehab.
00:40:35Too tacky.
00:40:36Go volunteer in a third world country?
00:40:39Mm, too obvious.
00:40:41Record an apology video for social media and post it there.
00:40:45Too cringe.
00:40:50Adopt an orphan.
00:40:51Now that is something.
00:40:53Ariel, how good are you at raising kids?
00:40:55Um, let's think of other options.
00:40:57What about a charity ball?
00:41:02Yes.
00:41:03That's it.
00:41:04That's the one.
00:41:05I like that.
00:41:06I like it a lot.
00:41:08Isn't she good?
00:41:09Phenomenal.
00:41:10Well, really, we wouldn't be here had I not appointed her as your assistant.
00:41:14So, really, this kind of all comes back to...
00:41:16Got it.
00:41:17Wait.
00:41:18What charity would it be for?
00:41:20How about unknown disorders and illnesses?
00:41:24I'd love that.
00:41:25Let's get it rolling.
00:41:26I'll start right away.
00:41:28Ariel, you've become an integral part of our company, and I want to have you seated at
00:41:34our VIP table.
00:41:35Oh, my gosh.
00:41:37I'm honored.
00:41:37Me, my family, Kurt, my girlfriend, Valentina, and you.
00:41:43Good job, Ariel.
00:41:49Let's see how it looks.
00:41:51Come on.
00:41:51It fits perfectly, darling.
00:41:59Wow.
00:42:00Stunning.
00:42:05Next, I'll have to get you a dress.
00:42:07A dress?
00:42:09What's the occasion?
00:42:10Well, I'm hosting this charity ball, and I would love for you to be my date.
00:42:17I love a good ball.
00:42:19But I must check my schedule, darling.
00:42:23Is this for that computer thingy you were talking about the other day?
00:42:27My new AI tech is going to revolutionize the world.
00:42:32Ah, yes.
00:42:34We got interrupted.
00:42:36You were going to tell me something important.
00:42:39What were you going to say?
00:42:41It's not really that necessary.
00:42:45You don't trust me?
00:42:47I do.
00:42:48This is my first major launch as Ellington CEO, and I just want it to go well.
00:42:55But I thought I was special.
00:42:58You are.
00:42:59I just...
00:43:00Well, you know, if you don't trust me...
00:43:04Wait.
00:43:04So, you do trust me?
00:43:11Mm-hmm.
00:43:21So, Blaine's going to tell me the super special secret?
00:43:26Mm-hmm.
00:43:29Where is it?
00:43:31It's here.
00:43:32In the mansion.
00:43:34It's...
00:43:34It's here.
00:43:43Mm-hmm.
00:43:52Where in the mansion?
00:43:55It's...
00:43:57Yeah.
00:44:03Now?
00:44:04Okay
00:44:07I'll be there
00:44:10Where are you going, darling?
00:44:18They need me to be on this call with China
00:44:20So I have to leave
00:44:22You have to leave right now, darling?
00:44:25Yeah, now
00:44:27I'm sorry
00:44:28Pick this back up again soon, huh?
00:44:32Yeah
00:44:33Martina was right about you
00:44:37I should start sharing more with you
00:44:40I should start sharing more with you
00:44:44Did you get it?
00:45:11The code is in Blaine's mansion
00:45:14Excellent, darling
00:45:17Excellent
00:45:18Max, what are you doing here?
00:45:44What the hell are you doing here, Ariel?
00:45:46Or should I say
00:45:47Valentina Kingsley?
00:45:49You wouldn't understand
00:45:51Oh, I understand
00:45:52You're acting like somebody else
00:45:54To take advantage of your rich boss, hmm?
00:45:57No, I'm not
00:45:58I...
00:45:59You know I have the responsibility
00:46:01To tell your little hot shot boyfriend
00:46:03Who you really are
00:46:05It's
00:46:06It's only the right thing to do
00:46:08Please don't
00:46:09You don't know what I'm doing
00:46:11Oh, you lose your job?
00:46:13Your reputation?
00:46:15Oh, once word gets out
00:46:16Nobody will want you?
00:46:19What do you want, Max?
00:46:20I just want
00:46:21A little
00:46:23An arrangement
00:46:24I'd rather not
00:46:25Ariel
00:46:26You really do not
00:46:29Want to make me angry
00:46:30Did you just come here
00:46:32To hurt me?
00:46:34Oh, sweetheart
00:46:35I don't want to hurt you
00:46:36I want to destroy you
00:46:39You have 24 hours
00:46:41To end this charade
00:46:43On your own
00:46:45If by tomorrow
00:46:46I see little
00:46:48Valentina Kingsley
00:46:49Running around town
00:46:50I'll do it for you
00:47:08You seem extra happy today
00:47:10I feel like Valentina and I
00:47:13We got on a whole other level
00:47:15Last night
00:47:16Wow
00:47:17That's awesome, man
00:47:18I'm so happy for you
00:47:19Hi, Mr. Ellington
00:47:20Hi, Kurt
00:47:21Hi, Anna
00:47:22Yeah, I feel like she's the one, Kurt
00:47:25Kurt?
00:47:29Sorry, what are we talking about?
00:47:34Hi, Ariel
00:47:35Are you all right?
00:47:37Yeah, I'm all right
00:47:39I actually had an idea
00:47:41About the cherry ball
00:47:43While we keep reaching out
00:47:45To all of these
00:47:46Extravagant venues
00:47:47For their availability
00:47:48I was thinking
00:47:50We could host it ourselves
00:47:52Where?
00:47:54I was thinking
00:47:55Your house
00:47:56I don't really like
00:48:03Having people
00:48:04Over at my house
00:48:05Well, if we host it ourselves
00:48:07It seems like
00:48:08A more intimate event
00:48:10And then we could have it
00:48:12As soon as this weekend
00:48:13Yeah, that makes sense
00:48:16Okay
00:48:17Let's do it
00:48:19Great
00:48:19I'll send out the invitations
00:48:21She really knows his company
00:48:26Inside and out
00:48:27What do you know
00:48:29About Ariel?
00:48:31What do you want to know?
00:48:32Here you go, Mom
00:48:47I'm sorry I couldn't stay awake
00:48:49For the movie
00:48:50I'm just so sleepy
00:48:52That's okay
00:48:53We can watch it next weekend
00:48:54Sweetie
00:48:56You should be going out
00:48:57With your friends
00:48:58On a Saturday night
00:48:59Mom, you are my friend
00:49:02People your age
00:49:03Who you can be
00:49:04Out dancing with
00:49:06Flirting with boys
00:49:08I actually
00:49:10Kind of have met
00:49:11This one boy
00:49:12What?
00:49:13What's he like?
00:49:15It's complicated
00:49:16Honey
00:49:17You just need
00:49:18To follow your heart
00:49:19Yeah
00:49:21He's kind of sweet
00:49:22Sweetie
00:49:31I'm fine
00:49:32I just need some rest
00:49:34And then after your speech
00:49:55We're gonna dance
00:49:56The night away
00:49:57I'm dreading
00:49:59Giving this speech
00:50:00I guess I'll just
00:50:01Picture everyone
00:50:02Wearing their underwear
00:50:03And I'll be fine, right?
00:50:04I always thought
00:50:05That was a little pervy
00:50:06But
00:50:06I promise
00:50:09You're gonna be amazing
00:50:11Thank you
00:50:13So much
00:50:14For helping with this
00:50:16This charity ball idea
00:50:17It was genius
00:50:18I need to make it up to you
00:50:20At some point
00:50:21I was just doing my job
00:50:23Mr. Ellington
00:50:23Well, I should get going
00:50:28Wait
00:50:29Um
00:50:30I should probably call
00:50:32Valentina, right?
00:50:33Make sure
00:50:34Make sure
00:50:34The dress fits
00:50:35I'm sure
00:50:37She'd appreciate that
00:50:38Alright
00:50:39Good night
00:50:40Hello, darling
00:50:54I just wanted to make sure
00:50:56The dress fit
00:50:56It's perfect
00:50:58I'm looking forward to tomorrow
00:51:01I can't wait either, darling
00:51:03Good night
00:51:05Ariel
00:51:11This place looks amazing
00:51:29Thanks, Kurt
00:51:30You're looking sharp
00:51:31Oh, yeah
00:51:33Well, gotta dress to impress
00:51:34You know
00:51:35Are you trying to impress anyone?
00:51:39Nah
00:51:39Listen
00:51:41Random
00:51:42Does Hannah have a boyfriend?
00:51:46I don't think so
00:51:47Do you like her?
00:51:50No
00:51:51No
00:51:52No
00:51:52No
00:51:53No
00:51:53No, I'm just trying to make
00:51:54Friendly conversation
00:51:56Yeah
00:51:58We need more balloons
00:52:01In the dining room
00:52:02Oh
00:52:04You're still here
00:52:06Yeah
00:52:07Uh, listen
00:52:08If someone
00:52:11Were to ask Hannah
00:52:13To dance
00:52:14What do you think
00:52:16The chances are
00:52:16That she would say
00:52:17Yes
00:52:18Probably good
00:52:20Are you going to ask her to dance?
00:52:23No
00:52:24No
00:52:24No, no, no, no
00:52:25No, I'm just
00:52:26A fan of
00:52:28Wild
00:52:29Hypothetical
00:52:31Scenarios
00:52:31That one just
00:52:32Sprung to mind
00:52:33Mm-hmm
00:52:34Okay
00:52:35Yep
00:52:37Um
00:52:39Well
00:52:40I
00:52:40I'm gonna go
00:52:42Help
00:52:45Blaine
00:52:46Practice his speech
00:52:47So
00:52:48I'm going to do that
00:52:49Right now
00:52:50I will see you later
00:52:51All right
00:52:52See ya
00:52:53And you must be
00:52:56Ariel
00:52:57Yes
00:53:01Hi
00:53:01You know
00:53:05My grandson
00:53:05Has spoken very fondly
00:53:07Of you
00:53:07He has?
00:53:08Oh yes
00:53:09Yes
00:53:09In fact
00:53:10He says
00:53:11That
00:53:11Well this whole thing
00:53:12Was your idea
00:53:14I suppose so
00:53:16Wonderful
00:53:17Kind of reminds me
00:53:19Of something
00:53:20Blaine's father
00:53:21Would have done
00:53:22If he were
00:53:22In Blaine's situation
00:53:24Wow
00:53:25That's such an honor
00:53:26I heard he was
00:53:27A great man
00:53:28He was a great man
00:53:30Martina
00:53:32Have you had the pleasure
00:53:34Of meeting
00:53:35Blaine's assistant
00:53:36Ariel
00:53:36Yes
00:53:37Briefly
00:53:38She's really helped
00:53:39Blaine become
00:53:40Quite an impressive CEO
00:53:41Yes
00:53:42Yes she has
00:53:42In fact
00:53:43I can
00:53:43I can see her
00:53:46Playing a bigger role
00:53:47Than Ellington
00:53:47If she keeps it up
00:53:49Why wait
00:53:50She could be a part
00:53:51Of something huge
00:53:52Tonight
00:53:52Really
00:53:54I think so
00:53:55Don't you Ariel
00:53:56Uh
00:53:58Mm-hmm
00:53:58Amazing
00:54:00Well
00:54:02I can't wait
00:54:04Me either
00:54:08But
00:54:10I can't wait
00:54:13Oh
00:54:43Jesus.
00:54:47Ariel.
00:54:49Lane.
00:54:50There you are. I've been looking everywhere for you.
00:54:52Here I am.
00:54:53Have you seen Valentina?
00:54:56No, I don't think so.
00:54:58About your height, flowy hair, no glasses?
00:55:01Um, no. No, I don't think so.
00:55:05In fact...
00:55:06What?
00:55:08Nothing. It's ridiculous.
00:55:10I better say hi to those guests,
00:55:12but if you could find her for me, that would be great.
00:55:16I'll get right on that.
00:55:18Bye.
00:55:27Just go out there and hype Lane up
00:55:29so he can deliver his speech.
00:55:31Then we're back to finding the drive.
00:55:33Okay.
00:55:35You can do this.
00:55:36Oh, hi, Ariel.
00:55:42Uh, you must be mistaken, love.
00:55:45I don't know this Ariel you speak of.
00:55:49Yeah, okay.
00:55:50Ariel.
00:55:51No, seriously.
00:55:54My name is Valentina Kingsley,
00:55:55and I'm a very wealthy socialite.
00:55:58Oh, I get it.
00:55:59It's like one of those improv games or something.
00:56:03No, no, no.
00:56:04No game.
00:56:05My name is...
00:56:06Who else should I be?
00:56:08Just be yourself.
00:56:10I'm the Queen of England.
00:56:12You can really tell it's me?
00:56:16Well, yeah, but...
00:56:18I mean, I can be very observant.
00:56:21Really?
00:56:22Mm-hmm.
00:56:23Okay, well, Hannah,
00:56:24it's very important that this stays between us.
00:56:27Okay.
00:56:28Can I ask why?
00:56:30Well, it's really complicated.
00:56:32Um, but you have to promise me
00:56:34you won't tell anybody about this.
00:56:36Can we make it a pinky promise?
00:56:39Yeah, sure.
00:56:40Aw, well, good luck with whatever this is.
00:56:48Yeah, thanks.
00:56:50I'm gonna need it.
00:56:51Yeah.
00:57:10Ah, there you are, darling.
00:57:14Ah, Valentina.
00:57:15I'm so glad to see you.
00:57:17Look at this place.
00:57:18I haven't seen a ball as elegant as this
00:57:20since the King of Spain's birthday.
00:57:22I'm glad it lives up to your approval.
00:57:24Of course.
00:57:25You're doing a speech, I see.
00:57:27Well, I'm not much of a speech giver.
00:57:30They're gonna eat you up, darling.
00:57:31You make me feel so confident.
00:57:35I need to be looking at you
00:57:37when I give my speech.
00:57:44Of course.
00:57:46Okay, perfect.
00:57:48Well, I saw a fellow philanthropist outside.
00:57:51I must go speak with her.
00:57:52Uh, Valentina, I was thinking
00:57:54maybe tonight I could show you the AI code.
00:57:59Yes, I would love to see
00:58:03what you've been working on.
00:58:05Great.
00:58:06Where would this be taking place?
00:58:07In the study or?
00:58:10Upstairs, hidden in a very high-tech safe.
00:58:14Ah, I see.
00:58:16You actually inspired my security team
00:58:19to create a new hiding space for it.
00:58:23What the heck did I say?
00:58:25I'll give you hints.
00:58:26If you were to look for it,
00:58:29you'd be staring at the most beautiful thing in the world.
00:58:33I'll let you get back to socializing.
00:58:37Good luck, darling.
00:58:56Excuse me.
00:59:03What are you doing in here?
00:59:10Excuse me.
00:59:11What are you doing in here?
00:59:13Um...
00:59:14And who are you?
00:59:16Oh, um...
00:59:17Um, I...
00:59:20I, um...
00:59:21You look lost.
00:59:24I am, darling.
00:59:26I am lost.
00:59:27I've been to a lot of mansions,
00:59:29but this one is big.
00:59:33Grandfather?
00:59:33Yes?
00:59:34This is Valentina Kingsley,
00:59:36Blaine's new girlfriend.
00:59:37Oh, yes, yes.
00:59:40From the, uh,
00:59:41front page of the,
00:59:42the Times, yes.
00:59:43I've heard a lot about you.
00:59:45I hope it was all good things.
00:59:47Well,
00:59:47I haven't seen him smile
00:59:49quite as much as he does now
00:59:51since his father passed.
00:59:54And I trust that Blaine is, uh,
00:59:56treating you
00:59:57respectfully,
00:59:59like a lady.
01:00:00She is.
01:00:02Well,
01:00:02it was a good thing
01:00:03that we were up here
01:00:03to find you.
01:00:04If it had been
01:00:05during Blaine's speech,
01:00:07no one would know
01:00:08you're here.
01:00:10Right.
01:00:11Good thing.
01:00:13Shall we return
01:00:14to the party?
01:00:16Yes, we shall.
01:00:18Very nice meeting you,
01:00:19Miss Kingsley.
01:00:20You too, sir.
01:00:21Mm-hmm.
01:00:31You seem quiet.
01:00:45Is everything alright?
01:00:46Everything's fine, darling.
01:00:48Hey, Valentina.
01:00:50I have a girl question
01:00:51for you.
01:00:56Oh, my God.
01:00:57For the love of God.
01:00:58You clearly have a crush on Hannah.
01:01:00Just ask her to dance.
01:01:02You just met me.
01:01:03You can already tell.
01:01:04Yes.
01:01:06You read me like a book.
01:01:08I see what Blaine sees in you.
01:01:10You're really inquilitive.
01:01:11In fact,
01:01:12I'll go butter her up for you.
01:01:14Would you?
01:01:15That would be great.
01:01:18Dude.
01:01:22Hannah,
01:01:23I need a favor.
01:01:24Anything.
01:01:25When Blaine is giving his speech,
01:01:27I'm gonna step away.
01:01:29If anyone asks,
01:01:30I'm not feeling well.
01:01:30And Ariel
01:01:31is going to help Valentina
01:01:34get some medicine.
01:01:35Got it.
01:01:38Oh,
01:01:39and Kurt's gonna ask you to dance.
01:01:41Really?
01:01:42Sorry.
01:01:44When?
01:01:45Tonight.
01:01:46Oh, right.
01:01:46It's a ball.
01:01:47Oh,
01:01:47It's time, brother.
01:02:09You ready?
01:02:09It's ready as I'll ever be.
01:02:10Thank you for coming tonight.
01:02:17It means a lot.
01:02:20Of course.
01:02:21You're gonna be amazing.
01:02:23Ladies and gentlemen,
01:02:30I want to thank you all so much
01:02:32for coming out here tonight.
01:02:34It is my great honor
01:02:35and privilege
01:02:36to introduce my good friend,
01:02:38your CEO
01:02:39of Ellington Incorporated,
01:02:42Mr. Blaine Ellington.
01:02:43Good evening, everyone.
01:02:51I want to,
01:02:52before we get started,
01:02:54thank two people
01:02:55who,
01:02:56without their help,
01:02:57none of this
01:02:57would have happened tonight.
01:02:59My assistant Ariel
01:03:00and my girlfriend,
01:03:02Valentina.
01:03:06Not sure where they are right now,
01:03:08but
01:03:09I want to thank them
01:03:10for having my back.
01:03:17Hi, Anna.
01:03:18Oh, hi.
01:03:20You haven't, uh,
01:03:21seen Valentina around,
01:03:22have you?
01:03:23I wanted to try to find her
01:03:24so she can watch Blaine's speech.
01:03:26Valentina is sick
01:03:28and Ariel was helping her
01:03:30get medicine.
01:03:32Oh, okay.
01:03:35Um, you look,
01:03:37you look really pretty,
01:03:38by the way.
01:03:39Thanks.
01:03:40You look really pretty, too.
01:04:05Alright, time to find this code.
01:04:06Blaine mentioned something I said?
01:04:28What the heck did I say?
01:04:32The paintings.
01:04:34Thanks.
01:04:49So,
01:04:50tonight,
01:04:50I'm pledging
01:04:51$10 million
01:04:52to help research cures
01:04:55for illnesses
01:04:56and disorders unknown.
01:04:58Thank you all for coming.
01:05:00I hope to see you
01:05:00on the dance floor.
01:05:01I'm sorry, Mom.
01:05:23I failed you.
01:05:24No, no.
01:05:34No, no,
01:05:54No.
01:05:54I'll give you hints. If you were to look for it, you'd be saying it's the most beautiful thing in the world.
01:06:04He wasn't talking about the painting.
01:06:08He was talking about me.
01:06:24He was talking about me.
01:06:54Okay.
01:07:04Think, Ariel.
01:07:17What could the numbers be?
01:07:19It couldn't be our first date, could it?
01:07:24I've got the code.
01:07:51Excellent, darling.
01:07:52I'll give it to you after the ball.
01:07:54Or you could give it to me now.
01:07:58Flora?
01:08:03What are you doing here?
01:08:04I have a way of being places I'm not supposed to be.
01:08:09Just like you, apparently.
01:08:12The code, darling.
01:08:14The future.
01:08:20In the palm of my hand.
01:08:23I was beginning to think you didn't have it in you.
01:08:27Lane's a good man.
01:08:30You're awful.
01:08:32He's rich, darling.
01:08:33He'll get over it.
01:08:34My mom?
01:08:36And her surgery?
01:08:37I've been accused of many things.
01:08:40But I always keep my word.
01:08:44Now, go and celebrate.
01:08:45You deserve it, darling.
01:08:46I don't think.
01:09:13Balancina.
01:09:14hi darling there you are how are you feeling stronger than the
01:09:20rains in the Amazon darling excellent care to dance look at the happy cup how
01:09:40did you get it oh I have my ways we lied about our names on the guest list anyway
01:09:47I just came here to congratulate you on your little events you need to leave
01:09:55actually I don't think I do because I don't think you know who your little
01:10:00girlfriend is she's Valentina Kingsley no no no there is no Valentina Kingsley
01:10:08what if only your little assistant had assisted you in researching her you
01:10:15know it's funny I haven't actually seen her all night Lane don't listen to him what
01:10:22is he talking about she may have fooled everyone in here but an ex-boyfriend
01:10:30never forgets a butt
01:10:32Ariel
01:10:44this whole time you've been Valentina that's right this whole time you
01:11:04pretended to care about me she's just a liar and worse she's poor
01:11:11why yes Ariel but why I'm so sorry Ariel Ariel wait how embarrassing
01:11:24you know I looked into you you're in so much debt that it's surprising that you
01:11:32can even rent the lambo that you drove here how preposterous if anybody looks
01:11:37into that it will be a complete waste of time you you're poor
01:11:44Regina
01:11:46you're my hero thanks sometimes I gotta just gotta tell her no
01:11:56Ariel
01:12:00what are you smiling about I mean come on this proves it right he's a joke no he is
01:12:18your brother Martina he's a liability Richard and you are giving him the company with the
01:12:24luxury of not having to deal with this shit show because you won't be alive much
01:12:27longer oh I don't bet on that you know you got a lot of nerve talking to me like this kid
01:12:33you've got a lot of nerve letting the ship go down when the lifeboat is right in front of you
01:12:39I should be running this company or is this what success looks like to you
01:12:46look I'm not I do not want to hear you lied to me not only did you lie to me but you embarrassed me
01:12:58no one there that is
01:12:59no one there
01:13:02look
01:13:04Regina
01:13:06no
01:13:08no
01:13:10no
01:13:12no
01:13:24no
01:13:25no
01:13:26that was a disaster
01:13:31i just don't understand why would she go through all that i don't know but uh
01:13:41these scandals are exhausting yeah i don't think i'll be dating anytime soon
01:13:48i got a lot to think about what do you mean i mean we may have to take the company in a
01:14:01complete different direction if we're in a gain back the public's trust you can't be serious
01:14:08something better happen sooner it gets much worse
01:14:16did she want anything from you i don't know martina nothing valuable martina i said i don't
01:14:46ariel baby oh you look like you had a rough night it was a disaster really i feel awful
01:15:09oh i'm so sorry to hear that baby thanks mom well i have something to tell you
01:15:18dr westfall calls are you okay what's going on
01:15:22he said that anonymous donor sent in the funds for me to have my operation
01:15:29what i'm scheduled for surgery on tuesday oh my god
01:15:34mom i'm so happy
01:15:39i think this calls for my famous chocolate cake
01:15:43i think this calls for me
01:15:58you
01:16:02It's time to celebrate to the future, darling.
01:16:32Drink. You've worked much too hard not to revel in your victory.
01:16:39There it is. Doesn't our little prize look nice?
01:16:44People walk in and out of my office, having no idea what's in the room with them.
01:16:51Of course, I won't be able to enjoy it too much longer, since my programmer is going to pick it up tonight.
01:16:57I guess I just feel bad.
01:16:59To get what you want in life, sometimes you have to do bold things.
01:17:04Break the rules a little.
01:17:07I guess.
01:17:09Ask any CEO, and they'll agree, including your little boy toy.
01:17:16Blaine would never do anything like that.
01:17:18Well, anyway, speaking of money, let's get that surgery paid for, shall we?
01:17:24What?
01:17:25All I need is your wiring info, and I can send it on over.
01:17:29I trust that the original estimate hasn't changed.
01:17:34I'm sorry, you haven't paid for the surgery yet?
01:17:38No, that's why we're here, isn't it?
01:17:44Marlene!
01:17:44All right, one more drink and we'll start packing up my things.
01:18:13Deal, one more.
01:18:22Anna!
01:18:22Hi, Mr. Ellington.
01:18:23May I come in?
01:18:24Sure, come on in.
01:18:26Hi, cutie.
01:18:31Care for a drink?
01:18:32Oh, no.
01:18:32I stopped drinking on the job ages ago.
01:18:35Wait, what was that?
01:18:36Mr. Ellington, I have a delivery for you.
01:18:39From who?
01:18:40Ariel.
01:18:40Ariel.
01:18:43I don't want it.
01:18:49Take it back.
01:18:50She said you might say that, but she said that it was very, very important.
01:18:56How important?
01:18:58I don't know, but she did say that it was something so important that she only trusted me to deliver it, so it must be a big deal.
01:19:05Oh, my God.
01:19:21Oh, my God.
01:19:23What's happening?
01:19:25What's going on?
01:19:26What does this mean?
01:19:27Oh, Flora?
01:19:46Yes, darling.
01:19:47Your appointment had to leave early.
01:19:49I asked if they wanted to schedule, but they said no.
01:19:51I didn't have any appointments scheduled for today.
01:19:55What was the name?
01:19:58Valentina Kingsley?
01:19:59You're rich.
01:20:21You'll get over it, darling.
01:20:23Oh, what's going on?
01:20:39What does this mean?
01:20:40Thank you for everything.
01:20:52Hannah, did you want to help me with that thing?
01:20:55Yes, yes.
01:20:56Let's do that.
01:20:58Can you please get the hell out of my seat?
01:21:05Lane, there's no easy way for me to say this, but it's time.
01:21:25But it's time.
01:21:27You are going to regret this.
01:21:40I promise you that.
01:21:46Jeez, what did you do?
01:21:48I don't know, girl.
01:21:49But the way she wears that dress, she can step on me any day.
01:21:54You see, I knew you could do it.
01:21:57I knew it.
01:21:59You know, your dad would be so proud of you.
01:22:14Dr. Westfall.
01:22:16Hi, Ariel.
01:22:17Is surgery over?
01:22:18How did it go?
01:22:18Yes, we just finished.
01:22:20There were complications.
01:22:22Complications?
01:22:22Yes, but we were able to work through them, and your mother's going to be just fine.
01:22:28Really?
01:22:29Yeah, really, yes.
01:22:30In fact, they're wheeling her back into her room right now.
01:22:33She's going to need to rest for a few hours, but when she wakes up, she's going to feel
01:22:36better than she has in a long time.
01:22:39I can't thank you enough.
01:22:40I'm happy to help.
01:22:41I'm happy to help.
01:22:41I'm happy to help.
01:22:43I'm happy to help.
01:23:01Come in, come in!
01:23:23Welcome!
01:23:29Ariel!
01:23:31Mom, why didn't you leave me out of bed?
01:23:34The doctor said to stay in after surgery.
01:23:36I know, I know, but I saw this cute guy through the window and I got kind of excited.
01:23:44Are you hungry?
01:23:45Thirsty?
01:23:46No, thank you.
01:23:47But thank you.
01:23:48Oh, thank you.
01:23:49Sit down.
01:23:50Make yourself comfortable.
01:23:51Mom, do you mind giving us some privacy?
01:23:54Oh, of course.
01:23:57I'll just be right over here.
01:23:59Don't mind me.
01:24:06I'm so, so sorry.
01:24:11I understand why you did it and you gave me the drive back, so there's no need to apologize.
01:24:21Thank you for everything.
01:24:24I don't even know where to start.
01:24:30I'm not looking for an apology.
01:24:31You're not?
01:24:32No.
01:24:33See, I'm still CEO and I need an assistant.
01:24:37And you're kind of the best in town.
01:24:38I accept.
01:24:39And you're kind of the best in town.
01:24:40I accept.
01:24:41And you're still looking for a girlfriend.
01:24:44Well, if you're open to it, I'd love to apply.
01:24:51I love you, Valentina.
01:24:52I mean, Ariel.
01:24:58That's going to take some good gifts, too.
01:24:59There aren't any starry rooftop views here, but this is my special place.
01:25:05It's even better.
01:25:06It's even better.
01:25:12I love you.
01:25:13I love you, Valentina.
01:25:14I love you.
01:25:15I love you, Valentina.
01:25:16I mean, Ariel.
01:25:17That's going to take some good gifts, too.
01:25:20There aren't any starry rooftop views here, but this is my special place.
01:25:26It's even better.
01:25:27It's even better.