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