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Lawyer Up, My Heiress Shortdrama - Full Movie
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00:00:00Ho, ho, ho! I have a gift for you, Jessica.
00:00:10Cheers. May it be full of surprises.
00:00:13Ho, ho, ho! I have a gift for you, Jessica.
00:00:17You have inherited this mansion, along with your father's business, empire, and assets worth over a billion dollars.
00:00:24I just need a signature from you. Oh, and a hundred and five million dollars in cash.
00:00:30Ho, ho, ho! We're rich!
00:00:34Let me hold on to you a bit for you, baby.
00:00:37You know, my whole life, I grew up in foster care, moving from place to place, and now I finally have a place that I can call home.
00:00:49It must feel great to win the jackpot.
00:00:51No, my only wish is to reunite with my mother.
00:00:55You bastard child! You will never reunite with your mother. We made sure that that whore is gone forever.
00:01:03My mother is gone because of you?
00:01:05Well, we had a little help from James Thornton, the most powerful man in the Thornton family.
00:01:12Time for you to go back to your poor little country, sis.
00:01:15Yes, ma'am.
00:01:16USCIS. Your visa expired years ago. You're being deported.
00:01:20What? No, there must be some mistake here. Adrian, didn't you help me file my immigration paperwork?
00:01:26Whoops. Well, I guess I screwed up.
00:01:29What?
00:01:31Hey, baby.
00:01:33Adrian, are you cheating on me? With her?
00:01:37Choose the right side, babe. You'll never win against them.
00:01:40That's true.
00:01:42According to the terms of the will, non-citizens are not eligible to inherit the estate.
00:01:47Everything will pass through your next of kin, Lisa and Kristen Miller.
00:01:52You thought you could get rich overnight? Keep dreaming.
00:01:57Seriously? Bon voyage, half-sis.
00:02:07The boss is urgent. They're about to deport a woman named Jessica Miller.
00:02:12Jessica Miller?
00:02:15It's her.
00:02:18Oh, my God.
00:02:24Oh, thank God you're alive.
00:02:26She's so beautiful and kind. The girl I've always dreamed of.
00:02:30She saved my life once. I owe her.
00:02:36Wait, wait, wait.
00:02:38Jessica?
00:02:40Do I know you?
00:02:42She doesn't remember me.
00:02:47I'm Daniel. You're a lawyer.
00:02:50Just pretend we know each other. If I can get you out of here.
00:02:53We've spoken to the judge, and Miss Miller should be released immediately.
00:02:57We can't deport her.
00:02:59She is about to marry a U.S. citizen.
00:03:03Who's the lucky guy?
00:03:05I am. I'm marrying her.
00:03:13A fake marriage won't save her.
00:03:15Our marriage is real.
00:03:17A hundred percent real.
00:03:19Prove it, then.
00:03:26That's it? You call that a kiss?
00:03:41Need more proof, officer?
00:03:43Look, this guy is a lawyer to some of the most important families in town.
00:03:47And if you don't let her go, then he'll make sure you lose your damn job.
00:03:51Fine, you can have her.
00:03:53Thank you, officer.
00:03:58Guys, I think we're good.
00:04:01It's not over.
00:04:05We'll be checking your marital status and conducting interviews.
00:04:08And there are a few very specific requirements you should know.
00:04:12Make sure you two are staying in the same house and sleeping in the same bed.
00:04:16Or it's game over.
00:04:20Well...
00:04:23Thank you...
00:04:25for the rescue.
00:04:27Oh, it's no problem.
00:04:29But, um...
00:04:31Daniel...
00:04:33Would you...
00:04:35Would you marry me?
00:04:37Oh, Jessica, I've waited for this moment for five years.
00:04:40I mean, it would only be a contract marriage.
00:04:43But once I get my green card,
00:04:46I'll inherit my father's business empire and...
00:04:49I'll share half of it with you.
00:04:52Even your misunderstanding looks so cute.
00:04:54I only want you, Jessica.
00:04:56But, before I get my green card,
00:04:59you're gonna have to help me deal with my stepsister and her mom.
00:05:03They're trying to get rid of me.
00:05:05And they've already stolen my fortune.
00:05:08And they made my mother disappear.
00:05:09Deal.
00:05:11What?
00:05:13That's it?
00:05:16This lily stands for loyalties and new beginnings.
00:05:20Something that I want with you.
00:05:22Now, I know it's rushed.
00:05:25But I promise you,
00:05:27I will buy you a proper ring soon.
00:05:30From now on, let's make every Christmas our own.
00:05:33To fill our food memories.
00:05:45You can't do this!
00:05:47I can't do this!
00:05:49I can't do this!
00:05:51I can't do this!
00:05:53I can't do this!
00:05:57I can't do this!
00:05:59I can't do this!
00:06:00Jess, it's okay.
00:06:02Just wait here. I'll handle it.
00:06:08What?
00:06:10Why are you helping that girl?
00:06:12Kristen Miller is our ally.
00:06:14And she wants her the hell out of this picture.
00:06:17It's too late, Dad. We already got married.
00:06:19Are you insane?
00:06:21Did you forget you're supposed to marry Ashley?
00:06:25Daniel Thornton.
00:06:28My mother is gone because of you?
00:06:30Well, we had a little help from James Thornton.
00:06:33The most powerful man in the Thornton family.
00:06:37Wait. I recognize that face.
00:06:40From the newspaper. That was James Thornton.
00:06:43From the Thornton family.
00:06:45The family responsible for my mother's disappearance.
00:06:52Stop telling me what I can and cannot do.
00:06:54She saved my life. I owe it to her.
00:06:56Roll the hell up, Daniel.
00:06:58You need to remember your position as the heir to our family.
00:07:01And you need to divorce that girl. Now.
00:07:04I'm doing all of this to clean your mess up.
00:07:07Just leave us alone.
00:07:16Sorry about that.
00:07:18Is your name Daniel Thornton?
00:07:22Yeah.
00:07:24The Thornton family are responsible for the disappearance of my mother.
00:07:29I have been searching for her my entire life.
00:07:33Yes. I can explain.
00:07:36I'm not marrying Thornton.
00:07:38Wait, wait, wait. Jess, Jess. I'm not who you think I am.
00:07:41I have nothing to do with that family.
00:07:43Oh, really? Because your name is right here on the marriage certificate.
00:07:47I share the last name as Thornton, but I am not one of them.
00:07:50One of them. Thornton is a common name. Just an ordinary guy.
00:07:54Really? Well, I don't believe you. I saw you talking to James Thornton.
00:07:58Is he your father?
00:08:02Is he your father?
00:08:04No, he's not my father. He was threatening to drive you out of the country, and I was not going to have anything to do with it.
00:08:09Jess, I'm on your side.
00:08:11You're not one of them. I'm sorry.
00:08:17It's okay. Don't worry about it.
00:08:21Well, you have a nice apartment.
00:08:26Welcome.
00:08:28Is that your Labrador? It looks exactly like mine. I got mine as a Christmas present when I was nine.
00:08:34No way. I got mine as a Christmas present when I was nine. That's crazy.
00:08:42Jess, we're going to have to sleep in the same room together just in case immigration ambush us.
00:08:46Yeah, but are you sure you're okay sleeping on the carpet? I mean, you've done so much for me already and I just...
00:08:53Jess, please. I insist. We made a deal, remember?
00:08:57I also want to thank you for giving me the chance to get rich.
00:09:03It's okay, Daniel.
00:09:16Jess?
00:09:33Jess?
00:09:36She's buying on me.
00:09:38No. No, no, no, no. I was just passing by and just... Do you need anything?
00:09:47I was joking. Yeah, could you pass me the towel? It's just hanging out next to the door.
00:09:54Yeah, sure, sure.
00:10:08Oh my god. I just got fired.
00:10:14Wait, Jess. Let me go with you.
00:10:31Sam, please. Don't fire me.
00:10:33I'm sorry, Jess, but your immigration issue put us in a tough spot.
00:10:39I worked for this company for years.
00:10:43I'm sorry, Jess. There's nothing I can do. I'm sorry.
00:10:53Look who's here. Someone who just got fired. This suits you.
00:11:03It was you. I should have known you were behind this.
00:11:07I'm not going to let you stay here and ruin things. I'm going to take away everything you have, sister.
00:11:17You just made a big mistake, sir.
00:11:18Who are you?
00:11:19My name is Daniel Thornton, son of James Thornton, the chairman of Thornton Enterprise.
00:11:26Oh, Mr. Thornton. Welcome. What brings you here?
00:11:34Well, I have some good news for you. Jessica Miller, she's just closed a billion dollar deal. Take a look.
00:11:43Take a look.
00:11:54Oh my God.
00:11:59It's real.
00:12:01Absolutely. With her hard work and dedication, she's made this possible.
00:12:06It's a real shame you're going to lose such a valuable employee.
00:12:09Oh, Mr. Thornton, I have made a huge mistake. Jessica will stay.
00:12:19Good. And make sure nobody knows we had this conversation.
00:12:29Jessica, you should have told me.
00:12:36What are you talking about, Sam?
00:12:37Jessica, you secured a huge deal for the company. Thank you.
00:12:43Did you not just fire her?
00:12:45I changed my mind. Jessica's staying. Actually, she's being promoted to sales manager.
00:12:54Can't afford to lose someone as valuable as like her.
00:12:57Great. Thanks, Sam.
00:13:01This is not over.
00:13:07I can't believe it. Jessica kept her job and she gets promoted.
00:13:11Don't worry, Lisa. I just spoke with James Thornton and he had the lawyer change the will in our favor. Jessica will get nothing.
00:13:20Oh my God. That's fantastic.
00:13:34No way.
00:13:38Jessica, how's work? Did you get your job back?
00:13:46Daniel, I need a lawyer.
00:13:54Well, look who decided to show up.
00:13:58Too bad for you, Jess. Turns out Daddy's will left you nothing.
00:14:02I knew all along Robert wouldn't leave anything for this little pathetic bastard child. You are out of luck.
00:14:11Well, that's a lie. You showed me the will. And I signed the documents.
00:14:17I'm sorry, Jessica. I've just discovered a revised will that supports Kristen and Lisa's claims.
00:14:27Who is this?
00:14:28Who is this?
00:14:30He's my lawyer. And a damn good one.
00:14:33Oh. You know, Jess, I didn't realize you had enough money to pay for a fancy little lawyer. You sleep with him?
00:14:40Patrick, can I have a word with you outside?
00:14:44Talk all you want. It won't change anything.
00:14:48All right, Patrick. I'm going to keep this short and sweet.
00:14:52I know you changed the will to favor Kristen and Lisa.
00:14:55I know what you're talking about, Mr. Thornton. The revised will's solid.
00:15:00Ted found an email exchange with my father. Here, take a look.
00:15:04You've been caught, Patrick. In honor of the will, I'll report you to the Bar Association.
00:15:10You'll lose your license and any chance of getting a job.
00:15:12In honor of the will, I'll report you to the Bar Association. You'll lose your license and any chance of practicing law or gain.
00:15:19That goes against your father's wishes. You don't understand the position he put me in.
00:15:23I'll deal with my father. Don't you worry about that.
00:15:26You just worry about doing the right thing.
00:15:33Um, this revised will's a fake. The original will's stamped.
00:15:38What the hell are you doing?
00:15:40He's doing the right thing.
00:15:42Jessica, you've got your inheritance back. Congratulations.
00:15:47Oh my God.
00:15:51Patrick, do what you are supposed to do or James will make sure you face the consequences.
00:15:58Don't listen to her, Patrick. I'll deal with James Thornton.
00:16:02Who the hell do you think you are? James Thornton is one of the most powerful men in this town.
00:16:08I sure can. Isn't that right, Patrick?
00:16:11Yes. The original will stands.
00:16:14No, you are crazy.
00:16:16No, I'm not. According to the original will, Jessica stands to inherit this mansion.
00:16:21Kristen, you're out.
00:16:24I think you two should leave.
00:16:26You homewrecker. Just like your mother.
00:16:29I will not allow violence.
00:16:32I didn't come here to argue over a house and assets.
00:16:38I came here to be recognized as an actual member of this family.
00:16:42It's easy for you to say you're getting everything.
00:16:44You don't know how lucky you are, Lisa. You grew up with a father who loved you.
00:16:49I had none.
00:16:51And you took my mother away from me and I still don't know where she is.
00:16:55You two don't deserve this mansion.
00:16:58And I would rather give it away to charity than to see the two of you living in it.
00:17:10You two should pack your things up. You have one week to leave this house.
00:17:14What the hell were you thinking? Sabotaging my plan?
00:17:18I was just doing the right thing.
00:17:20The right thing? Going against me?
00:17:23Kristen Miller has got no power anymore. Her game is over.
00:17:27I'm sure you didn't come all this way just to argue with me.
00:17:31So what do you want?
00:17:33I just want Jessica to get her mom.
00:17:36I don't care.
00:17:37Interesting.
00:17:41What's in it for me?
00:17:43Once Jessica gets her mom back, I'll do whatever you want.
00:17:47Whatever I want?
00:17:49Like what exactly?
00:17:51I'll marry Ashley.
00:17:54You'll marry Ashley?
00:17:56Yeah.
00:17:58You're willing to do that?
00:18:00Yeah.
00:18:02You'll marry Ashley?
00:18:04Yeah.
00:18:06You're willing to do that?
00:18:08Yeah. I am.
00:18:10But only if she's reunited with her mother.
00:18:14Okay. Deal.
00:18:17I'll make the arrangements.
00:18:19So you're really in love with this one, huh?
00:18:22Yeah. I am.
00:18:25Okay, good.
00:18:27I sure hope she's worth it.
00:18:29She is.
00:18:32Oh.
00:18:34What's wrong?
00:18:36We have...
00:18:38a guest.
00:18:40Mr. Thornton.
00:18:42Good to see you again.
00:18:44Interview time.
00:18:46Great.
00:18:48When did you two meet?
00:18:50Uh, we met at a friend's party two years ago.
00:18:54What do you say, Jessica?
00:18:56Oh, yeah, yeah.
00:18:59Interesting.
00:19:01And when did you decide to get married?
00:19:04Eight months ago.
00:19:06Six months or eight months? Which one is it?
00:19:09Yeah, eight months ago. Sorry, I just...
00:19:11Sorry, I'm always getting mixed up.
00:19:14Sure. Easy mistake to make.
00:19:17And what's your anniversary date?
00:19:20March 15th.
00:19:22March 15th?
00:19:24All right.
00:19:28Uh, that's it?
00:19:31Mr. Thornton.
00:19:33I have everything I need.
00:19:35I'll report back to the judges.
00:19:38Oh, wait.
00:19:40This.
00:19:43How did we do in there?
00:19:47It was...
00:19:49pretty bad.
00:19:51Look.
00:19:53I'm the son of James Thornton.
00:19:55I know who you are.
00:19:58Okay.
00:20:01You can't bribe me.
00:20:03Yes.
00:20:05I can't be bribed.
00:20:07Here's one million dollars.
00:20:12Two million dollars.
00:20:14Right.
00:20:18Three million dollars.
00:20:21It's tempting, but like I said, you can't bribe me.
00:20:24Please. Can you just give us one more week to prepare?
00:20:28I really want to be with this woman.
00:20:29She means the world to me.
00:20:31She saved my life.
00:20:33I'm not going to take your money, but I'll give you one week.
00:20:36Make it count.
00:20:40Next time, I want to see some genuine affection between you two.
00:20:42If anything seems a bit off, your game's up.
00:20:44Of course.
00:20:46And one more thing.
00:20:48I can tell you two haven't had sex yet.
00:20:51I'm that good, Mr. Daniel.
00:20:54Don't try and fool me.
00:21:00She gave us another chance.
00:21:02Oh my god.
00:21:04We have one week to get our story straight.
00:21:06Thank you, Daniel.
00:21:08You've been very, very helpful today.
00:21:12Now, I wanted to make our first Christmas special.
00:21:16So, I did a little digging and I found this.
00:21:20This tree is amazing.
00:21:27I'm so glad you're here.
00:21:29I'm so glad you're here.
00:21:31I'm so glad you're here.
00:21:33I'm so glad you're here.
00:21:35I'm so glad you're here.
00:21:37I'm so glad you're here.
00:21:39I'm so glad you're here.
00:21:42What happened?
00:21:45Let me have a look.
00:22:12Um, I have a festive gift for you two.
00:22:27Wow.
00:22:29Jess, you look gorgeous.
00:22:36And then, I told him that's not how you negotiate.
00:22:39You did it.
00:22:41You did it.
00:23:10This could be wrong.
00:23:12Maybe.
00:23:14Maybe not.
00:23:40And that is how you negotiate.
00:23:46You're the only fan.
00:24:02I'm stuck.
00:24:04Hold on, I got this.
00:24:06Oh.
00:24:07I got this.
00:24:09Oh.
00:24:37Okay.
00:24:39Okay.
00:25:04I don't know what she was trying to do.
00:25:09No, I've seen this before.
00:25:11In a magazine.
00:25:13It looks like one of those, um,
00:25:17Thornton family watches.
00:25:21Is it real?
00:25:23No.
00:25:24It's fake.
00:25:29You wear a fake watch?
00:25:31Yeah.
00:25:39I'm so happy, Jess.
00:25:46There's also something I need to tell you about your mom.
00:26:05Oh my God.
00:26:06Oh my God.
00:26:08Did I just sleep with Daniel last night?
00:26:11I told him it would only be a contract marriage.
00:26:22Morning.
00:26:23This is the most beautiful morning that I've ever had.
00:26:26Daniel, I'm,
00:26:28I'm so sorry about last night.
00:26:31It was,
00:26:33it wasn't supposed to happen and I promise it will never happen again.
00:26:39She didn't mean it.
00:26:40Oh, Jessica.
00:26:41Last night was amazing.
00:26:47Yeah, Jess, uh,
00:26:48I get it.
00:26:49It was, uh,
00:26:52it was a one time thing.
00:26:54Yeah, just like,
00:26:56just a one time thing.
00:26:57Yeah.
00:27:00Anyway,
00:27:01it's, uh,
00:27:02your big day today.
00:27:04You're the new CEO of the Miller Empire.
00:27:08Thank you
00:27:09for the reminder.
00:27:13Now that you mention it,
00:27:14I'm really scared.
00:27:15Oh, no, Jess, I
00:27:18didn't mean it like that.
00:27:20What I was meant to say is,
00:27:24I'm gonna help you.
00:27:25Okay.
00:27:31I don't know what to do, mother.
00:27:32That bitch is kicking us out.
00:27:33We still have a chance.
00:27:35That bastard child needs a unanimous vote from the board
00:27:38to be chosen as the next CEO.
00:27:41So we just need a board member to back this up.
00:27:44I will call Richard.
00:27:45Everyone respects Richard's vote
00:27:47and I will make sure he doesn't vote for her.
00:27:50You should not dig up all the dirt I can find on her.
00:27:53You go girl.
00:27:55Bye.
00:28:04These clothes are
00:28:06beautiful,
00:28:08but, uh,
00:28:10very expensive.
00:28:12Like this one.
00:28:13That is
00:28:15$9,000.
00:28:16Jess,
00:28:17don't worry about it.
00:28:19It's on me.
00:28:20Look at it as, uh,
00:28:22my first gift to my wife.
00:28:24Now what?
00:28:25Daniel, I can't let you pay for this.
00:28:27Look, Jess,
00:28:28you're gonna be a CEO,
00:28:29which means you've gotta look the part.
00:28:31Trust me.
00:28:33It's an investment.
00:28:35Mr. Thornton,
00:28:36welcome back.
00:28:37How can I assist you today?
00:28:39You come here a lot?
00:28:40Uh, no.
00:28:41Well, of course.
00:28:42Mr. Thornton owns this store.
00:28:44Uh,
00:28:45Jess, why don't you try this one on?
00:28:48You'll look great in it.
00:28:49Great in it.
00:28:53Wow.
00:28:54Jess, you look
00:28:56amazing.
00:28:58You think so?
00:28:59Yeah.
00:29:01This is exactly what a CEO would wear.
00:29:03Absolutely.
00:29:04Great choice.
00:29:06We'll take this one.
00:29:08Something on your mind?
00:29:11Well, it's probably nothing,
00:29:12but it's just
00:29:13that clerk seemed very
00:29:15fond of you.
00:29:16Oh, uh,
00:29:17being friendly is a part of my job.
00:29:20Okay.
00:29:27So that's how you got your lawyer,
00:29:29huh?
00:29:31Now that you mention it,
00:29:33maybe she was a little friendly.
00:29:35But we got a discount.
00:29:38Show off.
00:29:48What a slut.
00:29:53Trust me, Jess.
00:29:54You can do this.
00:29:55Yeah, but what if they don't accept me?
00:29:57They will.
00:29:58Trust me.
00:29:59Just speak from the heart.
00:30:00Show your true self.
00:30:03Look at you two little lovebirds.
00:30:07Pathetic.
00:30:11Ted,
00:30:12we can talk about this later.
00:30:13Okay.
00:30:15You go in.
00:30:16I'll meet you in there soon, okay?
00:30:24Good luck in there, sis.
00:30:27You're gonna need it.
00:30:29You don't have the votes.
00:30:33I know my background
00:30:34doesn't seem very typical
00:30:36of a CEO,
00:30:37but I built myself
00:30:38from the bottom up here.
00:30:40Miller Corporation
00:30:42is a leader
00:30:43in tech
00:30:45and services,
00:30:47reaching industries
00:30:48from healthcare
00:30:49to energy.
00:30:50We have over
00:30:5110,000 employees
00:30:53worldwide
00:30:55who have worked hard
00:30:56to build this company
00:30:57from the ground up.
00:30:58And I was one of them.
00:30:59I know them.
00:31:01And I believe
00:31:02that I can help lead this company
00:31:04to become
00:31:05everyone's company.
00:31:07Let's proceed to the vote.
00:31:09All in favor?
00:31:14Robert lost his damn mind.
00:31:16He picked his secret child
00:31:18to be the CEO
00:31:19only because of his guilty conscience.
00:31:22Richard, if I may...
00:31:23I'm not done talking.
00:31:25You can't lead us.
00:31:27And you're not getting my vote.
00:31:30Richard, if I may speak...
00:31:32Go ahead.
00:31:33But I won't change my mind.
00:31:38Sorry for interrupting everyone,
00:31:40but I have something important
00:31:41to share with you all today.
00:31:43Who the hell are you?
00:31:44Well, Richard,
00:31:45I'm the person
00:31:46who's going to expose you.
00:31:48What did you just say?
00:31:50How do I say this?
00:31:51Uh...
00:31:52You're a sex pervert.
00:31:55What?
00:31:58You see,
00:31:59everyone,
00:32:00this file
00:32:02contains multiple
00:32:03sexual harassment lawsuits
00:32:04against Richard
00:32:05over the past 30 years.
00:32:09Some of them
00:32:10also have ongoing lawsuits.
00:32:12They're all just allegations
00:32:13and they've all been settled.
00:32:14I'm innocent.
00:32:16We've also got in contact
00:32:17with some of the victims
00:32:18and they're willing to come forward
00:32:19and testify.
00:32:20Actually...
00:32:21I have not finished yet.
00:32:22You're also stealing money
00:32:23from the company.
00:32:25And we have the financial records
00:32:26to prove it.
00:32:32The evidence is clear.
00:32:34He's guilty.
00:32:37Okay, then.
00:32:38Let's all vote
00:32:39for Richard Donnell's
00:32:40immediate suspension.
00:32:42All in favor?
00:32:48We have 15 votes.
00:32:50The board has decided
00:32:51Richard Donnell
00:32:52is officially removed
00:32:53from his position.
00:32:55Security,
00:32:56escort him out immediately.
00:32:58I know my way.
00:33:04And all in favor
00:33:05of appointing
00:33:07Jessica Miller
00:33:08as the new CEO.
00:33:24I'm sorry I was late.
00:33:25I had to make sure
00:33:26I had enough evidence
00:33:27to nail him.
00:33:28No, don't be sorry, Daniel.
00:33:29That was so worth the wait.
00:33:31Good.
00:33:34This is not over.
00:33:36You'll see.
00:33:37Get your packing going, Lisa.
00:33:38You're about to be evicted soon.
00:33:40Bye-bye.
00:33:46She won again,
00:33:47that bitch.
00:33:48I know.
00:33:49It's so unfair.
00:33:50Do we have a guest?
00:33:51Lisa, honey.
00:33:53I've been trying to reach you.
00:33:55Why haven't you returned my calls?
00:33:57I've been busy.
00:33:58Busy.
00:34:00Dealing with Jessica.
00:34:02How did you know?
00:34:03Oh, I know.
00:34:04And I think I know
00:34:05how to help you take it down.
00:34:07Not again.
00:34:08No use to me anymore, Adrian.
00:34:10I only needed you to help me
00:34:11get rid of Jessica.
00:34:14To the new CEO
00:34:15of the Miller Empire.
00:34:19Well, I couldn't have done it
00:34:20without you, Daniel.
00:34:21I also have another
00:34:23Christmas surprise for you.
00:34:26Who are you calling?
00:34:30Is it?
00:34:31Yes, Jess.
00:34:32It's your mother, Clara.
00:34:34Oh, my God.
00:34:35Mom?
00:34:36Oh, Jessica,
00:34:37you're a grown woman now.
00:34:39The Miller family threatened
00:34:40to kill you, Jess.
00:34:42I had no option but to vanish.
00:34:46Mom, it's okay.
00:34:48You didn't do anything wrong.
00:34:49I'll bring you back
00:34:50into the country, I promise.
00:34:53Daniel, how did you find her?
00:34:55I have a few powerful friends.
00:34:57They did me a favor.
00:34:59But I'll leave you two alone.
00:35:07Two more, please.
00:35:10Daniel.
00:35:13Adrian.
00:35:14Long time no see, buddy.
00:35:16Oh, my God.
00:35:17How long has it been?
00:35:19Ten years.
00:35:20Ten years.
00:35:21Oh, my God.
00:35:23The last time I must have seen you
00:35:24was at law school.
00:35:27Yep.
00:35:28Go Reds.
00:35:30Go Reds.
00:35:32What?
00:35:33What?
00:35:34Go Reds.
00:35:36What are you doing here?
00:35:38Just in town to run some errands.
00:35:40Just thought I'd come in
00:35:41for a quick bite.
00:35:42Nice, man, nice.
00:35:44I saw your date earlier.
00:35:45She looks pretty.
00:35:47Yeah, my wife.
00:35:49Your wife?
00:35:50Yeah, Jess.
00:35:51You're married?
00:35:52Yes.
00:35:53Yeah, you have to introduce me,
00:35:54do I?
00:35:55Come on, let's go say hi.
00:35:56Come and say hello.
00:35:57It's good to see you, bud.
00:35:58Good to see you too, man.
00:36:00Jess,
00:36:01I wanted you to meet
00:36:02an old friend of mine.
00:36:03Adrian, this is Jess.
00:36:04Jess, this is Adrian.
00:36:05We went to law school together.
00:36:12I don't want to see him.
00:36:17I don't want to see him.
00:36:21You two know each other?
00:36:22Yes, Daniel.
00:36:24I was her first boyfriend.
00:36:29Come on, Jess.
00:36:31Don't you miss me?
00:36:32I don't want to see you anymore.
00:36:35You know you still love me, Jess.
00:36:37No, I don't.
00:36:42I think you should leave, Adrian.
00:36:44Okay, Daniel.
00:36:45Relax.
00:36:46Now.
00:36:52I'm leaving.
00:36:57But she knows she's lying.
00:37:03Boss,
00:37:04Adrian Wesley now represents
00:37:05the Eastside Christian Method.
00:37:07They wanted to test the will.
00:37:09I should have known.
00:37:10What else?
00:37:11Adrian also introduced me to Jessica.
00:37:14Actually,
00:37:15he's the one who sabotaged
00:37:16Jessica's immigration paperwork.
00:37:19It caused all this trouble.
00:37:24That son of a bitch.
00:37:26We need to win this war.
00:37:28Do whatever it takes.
00:37:33Daniel?
00:37:36Sorry.
00:37:37Did I wake you?
00:37:39No, can...
00:37:41Can you join me in bed, please?
00:37:47You sure?
00:37:52I just...
00:37:53I wanted to apologize
00:37:55for earlier.
00:37:57The restaurant.
00:37:58I got a bit carried away.
00:38:00Jess, you don't need to apologize.
00:38:03Adrian's an asshole.
00:38:04He's just trying to do it
00:38:05to get under your skin.
00:38:07I did care for Adrian once.
00:38:10But he just destroyed
00:38:11everything we had.
00:38:13I want you to know
00:38:16that I'm here
00:38:18because of you.
00:38:20And
00:38:21you've
00:38:22only worth
00:38:23my life.
00:38:25I'm sorry.
00:38:26You're
00:38:27the only one
00:38:29who I love.
00:38:30No one else.
00:38:43I love you too, Jess.
00:38:45And I'm not going anywhere.
00:38:57Good morning, husband.
00:38:59Morning, wife.
00:39:02Are you ready for your big day
00:39:03as the new CEO?
00:39:04If only you were with me.
00:39:27You're going to do great today.
00:39:36Jess?
00:39:37Here's your coffee.
00:39:42What's wrong?
00:39:43Oh, it's just...
00:39:44It's this job.
00:39:45It's all so new to me.
00:39:47Okay.
00:39:48Calm down.
00:39:49Remember.
00:39:50You're the CEO.
00:39:51Which means
00:39:52you're the boss.
00:39:53Yeah, but I don't know
00:39:54how to be a boss.
00:39:57Hey, Jess.
00:39:59Look at you
00:40:00sitting in the big chair now.
00:40:02Oh, Giovanna.
00:40:03I am so
00:40:04happy you're here.
00:40:08You must be Daniel.
00:40:10Jessica's been talking
00:40:11about you for days.
00:40:14I'm flattered.
00:40:15I really wish
00:40:16you could be here with me, G.
00:40:17It's exhausting.
00:40:18Oh, at least you have a job, Jess.
00:40:20I've been looking for work
00:40:21for the past two months.
00:40:24Jess?
00:40:26Do you like
00:40:27Gianna being here?
00:40:31Of course.
00:40:32We've been besties
00:40:33since...
00:40:34forever.
00:40:35Yeah, what kind of question
00:40:36is that?
00:40:37Well,
00:40:38why don't you use
00:40:39your CEO power
00:40:41and hire Gianna?
00:40:44Oh, I don't...
00:40:45I know what you mean!
00:40:46I know what you mean.
00:40:47I know what you mean.
00:40:48I know what you mean.
00:40:49I know what you mean.
00:40:50I don't understand.
00:40:51How would you
00:40:54like to
00:40:55come work
00:40:56for me?
00:40:57Of course!
00:41:00Okay then.
00:41:01My first
00:41:02order
00:41:03as a CEO.
00:41:05Gianna,
00:41:06you are
00:41:07hired
00:41:08as my personal assistant.
00:41:10Oh my god, Jess.
00:41:11Thank you so much.
00:41:13See?
00:41:14Being a boss is easy.
00:41:16You can do whatever you want.
00:41:20Oh my god.
00:41:22What's wrong?
00:41:23The company's
00:41:24stock prices are
00:41:25dropping like crazy.
00:41:26What is happening?
00:41:28This isn't good.
00:41:30Stocks are getting dumped.
00:41:31Well, well, well.
00:41:34Looks like things
00:41:35aren't going so well.
00:41:37What did you do, Lisa?
00:41:38I asked Richard
00:41:39and some of the other investors
00:41:41to sell their stocks.
00:41:43I'm sorry,
00:41:44but I can't do that.
00:41:46I'm sorry,
00:41:47but I can't do that.
00:41:48Sell your stocks.
00:41:50The board members
00:41:51are not going to be happy
00:41:52about the stock prices,
00:41:53Jessica.
00:41:54What do you want?
00:41:55Resign
00:41:57as CEO
00:41:58or I will destroy
00:41:59this company.
00:42:00No way.
00:42:02Okay.
00:42:04Then I will destroy
00:42:05this company.
00:42:06Jessica,
00:42:07the board members
00:42:08are asking to meet with you.
00:42:09They're angry.
00:42:15What are you going to do,
00:42:16Jess?
00:42:17Okay, I'll meet with the board.
00:42:19Wait, Jess.
00:42:21Don't go.
00:42:22Take a seat.
00:42:24What is it?
00:42:25Lisa,
00:42:27are you sure
00:42:28the stock prices are going down?
00:42:30Because to me,
00:42:31they seem to be going up
00:42:32and up.
00:42:33That's impossible.
00:42:34You would need
00:42:35at least a billion dollars.
00:42:38I guess anything's possible
00:42:39these days.
00:42:41God damn it!
00:42:43God, she's annoying.
00:42:48You must be my lucky star.
00:42:57Daniel.
00:43:00Gianna.
00:43:02I know who you are, Daniel.
00:43:03You're the son
00:43:04of James Thornton.
00:43:06How did you find out?
00:43:07My identity is meant
00:43:08to be a secret.
00:43:09I used to work
00:43:10for your father.
00:43:11Please don't tell Jess.
00:43:12I'll pay you.
00:43:13How much do you want?
00:43:14I don't want your money.
00:43:15I care for my friend.
00:43:17Actually,
00:43:18your father fired me
00:43:19because I tried
00:43:20to help Jessica.
00:43:21I'm sorry, Gianna.
00:43:23It's okay.
00:43:25I just want to know why.
00:43:27She hates my family.
00:43:29I have to lie to her.
00:43:31She hates your family,
00:43:32but she loves you.
00:43:35I can see that.
00:43:37You really think so?
00:43:39Yes.
00:43:40I love her, too.
00:43:42She's
00:43:43the best thing
00:43:44that's ever happened to me.
00:43:46That's good to hear.
00:43:48Please protect her.
00:43:57Daniel.
00:43:59It's my mom.
00:44:00Adrian threatened her.
00:44:07Adrian threatened my mom
00:44:08on the phone.
00:44:09He said he was going to
00:44:10block her from entering.
00:44:11He said he was going to
00:44:12block her from entering
00:44:13the country.
00:44:14What should we do?
00:44:17Jess.
00:44:18I don't want you
00:44:19to worry about it.
00:44:20I'm going to make sure
00:44:21your mom gets here safely.
00:44:37Ted.
00:44:39I need you to make sure
00:44:40Jessica's mom gets here safely.
00:44:42Book her on the first flight
00:44:43out tomorrow.
00:44:44Got it, boss.
00:44:45She'll be here in town
00:44:46the day after tomorrow.
00:44:47Good.
00:44:54Jess has been taken care of.
00:44:57Your mom's going to be here
00:44:58the day after tomorrow.
00:45:00Thank you, Daniel.
00:45:03But I'm...
00:45:05I'm still scared.
00:45:07I just... I need a day off.
00:45:08I love the sound of that.
00:45:10What did you have in mind?
00:45:12I was thinking...
00:45:16I want to buy a house.
00:45:27So...
00:45:30Do you like this place?
00:45:31It's amazing.
00:45:33But, Jess,
00:45:34I appreciate the gesture.
00:45:36But you don't need
00:45:37to buy me a house.
00:45:40No, no.
00:45:41I insist.
00:45:43You've done so much
00:45:45to help me.
00:45:46Besides,
00:45:47we can live together
00:45:48here.
00:45:49Mr. Thornton.
00:45:50Hi.
00:45:51Your father is here.
00:45:53Are you meeting him here?
00:45:58Well...
00:46:00I've never met your parents,
00:46:02so...
00:46:04I'm pretty excited
00:46:05to meet an in-law.
00:46:08Oh, is...
00:46:10Is that him?
00:46:12Come on, let's go say hi.
00:46:13Jess, wait.
00:46:14Uh...
00:46:15Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
00:46:17Um...
00:46:20I might not have told my dad
00:46:21about you and our marriage.
00:46:23Why?
00:46:24Uh...
00:46:26Because he has a heart condition.
00:46:29I think it's best you stay here.
00:46:31Okay.
00:46:34I'll just...
00:46:35stay here, then.
00:46:38Good.
00:46:43Dad?
00:46:44Come on.
00:46:45Damn.
00:46:46What the hell?
00:46:47Jessica's here.
00:46:48She can't see her face.
00:46:49Don't take them off.
00:46:52I want to talk to you about Ashley, Daniel.
00:46:58Why hasn't Daniel told his father
00:47:00about me and our wedding?
00:47:02Ashley?
00:47:03Really?
00:47:04Not today.
00:47:07And...
00:47:08what is this shirt you're wearing?
00:47:10Your mother insisted
00:47:11I wear it
00:47:12in this charity event
00:47:13at the New England Pride.
00:47:15She said it makes me look more grounded.
00:47:19I told you, Mom.
00:47:22And don't go changing our subject.
00:47:24I want to discuss our agreement.
00:47:26I give you Clara,
00:47:28and you marry Ashley.
00:47:34Why does he look so...
00:47:36nervous?
00:47:37Am I not good enough?
00:47:42Do we have to talk about this right now?
00:47:44I held up my end of the bargain, Daniel.
00:47:47I want this deal done now.
00:47:49Actually,
00:47:50Clara isn't safe yet.
00:47:52Lisa Miller might try
00:47:53to be sabotaging everything.
00:47:55This is why you don't mess with the Miller family.
00:47:58You should have left it alone.
00:48:00All I'm asking is just a few more days.
00:48:02Ashley is coming to town in a few days.
00:48:05What?
00:48:07Jess!
00:48:09Jess.
00:48:18Dad, this is Jess.
00:48:20Jess, this is Dad.
00:48:22You can call him Jimmy.
00:48:24Jimmy?
00:48:28I'm Jimmy, sweetie.
00:48:29It's lovely to meet you, Jimmy.
00:48:31And can I just say,
00:48:32that is a lovely Hawaiian shirt.
00:48:35It really, really suits you.
00:48:37Well, thank you, Jessica.
00:48:39It's one I'm fond of.
00:48:43So, who is Ashley?
00:48:46I heard you guys talking about her earlier.
00:48:48Oh, she's just an old family friend.
00:48:54They grew up and went to law school together.
00:48:56Oh.
00:48:58And she had Daniel's first kiss.
00:49:01Oh.
00:49:03Her wedding is approaching soon,
00:49:05and I'd like Daniel to attend.
00:49:07Dad!
00:49:09I'm reminiscing about the good old days.
00:49:11No, it's fine.
00:49:12Honestly, it's lovely to hear about Daniel's childhood
00:49:15and more about his life.
00:49:16You bastard child!
00:49:23Well, well.
00:49:24What do we have here?
00:49:27You think you can afford this place?
00:49:30You're about to lose this battle
00:49:32and be out on the streets soon.
00:49:35Who's this clown?
00:49:39Looks like he belongs in a circus.
00:49:41How dare you, Kristen!
00:49:43How do you know my name?
00:49:45And don't you dare call me by my first name.
00:49:48That's enough!
00:49:51Don't talk to my father like that.
00:49:56He's your father.
00:49:59How does it feel to be a father of such a loser?
00:50:02Don't talk to my family like that.
00:50:05Your family.
00:50:06Your family suck, Jessica.
00:50:09Especially your mother.
00:50:11The home-wrecking tramp.
00:50:14A whore.
00:50:16Oh!
00:50:23Your family suck, Jessica.
00:50:26Especially your mother.
00:50:28The home-wrecking tramp.
00:50:31A whore.
00:50:33Oh!
00:50:34Damn!
00:50:38How dare you slap me!
00:50:41That is enough, Kristen.
00:50:45You're not gonna wear a hand on my wife.
00:50:50Ladies, you need to leave. Now.
00:50:53You can't throw us out. We're buyers.
00:50:55We're not going anywhere.
00:50:56The owner of this property has banned you from coming here.
00:50:59You need to leave now or I will call security.
00:51:03You will regret this.
00:51:07I've heard that a thousand times.
00:51:10Now leave.
00:51:21Thank you, Jessica.
00:51:23You stood up for me.
00:51:24Well, we're family, Jimmy.
00:51:26It's what I'm supposed to do.
00:51:31Well, I appreciate it.
00:51:34You're a nice girl.
00:51:37You found a good wife, son.
00:51:41Dad, about Ashley's wedding.
00:51:44I don't think I'm gonna be able to make it.
00:51:46I'll look into it.
00:51:47I'll speak to her about it.
00:51:49Oh, no, no, no, no.
00:51:50Daniel can still attend.
00:51:52It's not a problem.
00:51:54Jess, I just want to focus on you and I.
00:51:57I'm not the jealous type.
00:51:59Plus, I don't want you to miss your first crush's wedding.
00:52:04Well, you decide, Daniel.
00:52:06Oh, there's a long party.
00:52:09You two want to come? It's in three hours.
00:52:13Yeah.
00:52:14Dad, we'll go.
00:52:16Great.
00:52:18I'll see you there.
00:52:23I'll see you there.
00:52:30Well, this place is extremely high class.
00:52:34Well, my dad has a few rich friends.
00:52:41And James Thornton is here.
00:52:45I know you don't want to see him.
00:52:47But Jess, my dad's here.
00:52:49He's gonna join us later.
00:52:52The bidding's about to start.
00:52:58Oh, that bitch is here!
00:53:00I know.
00:53:01Don't worry, we can teach him a lesson.
00:53:03Yeah, how?
00:53:04Let's see if Daniel can handle a little humiliation.
00:53:09With money.
00:53:10Here with money? What money?
00:53:11I haven't gotten my inheritance back yet.
00:53:13Yeah, I know.
00:53:14Your mother spoke to Richard.
00:53:15Said he's willing to donate us some cash if we make Jessica look ugly.
00:53:19Oh.
00:53:21You're the best.
00:53:24I know.
00:53:30Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this evening's auction.
00:53:33We have for you the last dance.
00:53:36Bid starts at one million dollars.
00:53:42One million dollars!
00:53:45Two million dollars, right here.
00:53:48Three million dollars!
00:53:54Four million dollars!
00:53:57What are they doing? Where did they get that money from?
00:53:59I don't know.
00:54:00But they're definitely trying to humiliate you here.
00:54:02Really?
00:54:03But I don't even care about this bid.
00:54:06Five million dollars!
00:54:08Daniel, what are you doing?
00:54:10Don't worry, Jess.
00:54:11I've got this.
00:54:12Five million dollars!
00:54:13Daniel, what are you doing?
00:54:15Don't worry, Jess.
00:54:16I've got this.
00:54:20Five million dollars!
00:54:21Daniel, what are you doing?
00:54:23Don't worry, Jess.
00:54:24I've got this.
00:54:25I've got six million dollars.
00:54:28Cash.
00:54:29Boom.
00:54:31Can't compete with that.
00:54:33Watch this.
00:54:35Seven million dollars.
00:54:38Eight million dollars.
00:54:40Did that just happen?
00:54:41Ten million dollars!
00:54:46Awesome.
00:54:48Ten million.
00:54:49Once.
00:54:50Twice.
00:54:51Sold.
00:54:52Two gentlemen there.
00:55:01Where did you get that money from?
00:55:03Well, do you remember me telling you about I have a powerful friend?
00:55:09Yeah, the one who helped me find my mother.
00:55:13Jessica.
00:55:14James Thornton.
00:55:16In the flesh.
00:55:17Or Mrs. Thornton.
00:55:20I want to apologize to you.
00:55:22I am truly sorry for everything I did to you and your mother.
00:55:26But I'm trying my best to make amends.
00:55:29Well, I don't know what to say.
00:55:33Jess, I know it's a lot to handle.
00:55:35You've just got to trust me.
00:55:36Yeah, but why didn't you just tell me in the first place, Daniel?
00:55:39Jess!
00:55:41Jessica!
00:55:42Don't follow me!
00:55:47Oh, this could get interesting.
00:55:50Uh-huh.
00:56:03Look who's all alone.
00:56:05No, just leave me alone.
00:56:07You're never going to win against James Thornton.
00:56:09He's my mother's best friend.
00:56:11You're going to lose everything.
00:56:13Poor babe.
00:56:14Still played by the big boys.
00:56:16James Thornton and his son have been playing you all along.
00:56:20Wait, what did you just say?
00:56:23James Thornton and his son?
00:56:25Wait, Jess, you didn't know?
00:56:26Daniel Thornton is his son.
00:56:31Oh, my God.
00:56:32I didn't know that.
00:56:34Now that I do...
00:56:37That's enough!
00:56:39Oh, excuse me, Mr. Thornton.
00:56:42Crown Prince Ed and the Thornton family.
00:56:53This man has been lying to you all along.
00:56:55Poor little girl's got no one to trust.
00:56:58Both of you, get out of here.
00:57:01Hey.
00:57:09Jess, I've been trying to tell you.
00:57:11Am I a joke to you?
00:57:13No, what do you mean?
00:57:15You and your father.
00:57:17You've been playing me this whole time.
00:57:20No, I've been standing by your side all the time, Jess.
00:57:23I can't trust you.
00:57:26You lied to me.
00:57:28You're right.
00:57:30You're right.
00:57:33I have been hiding things from you.
00:57:37You know what I haven't told you yet?
00:57:40Another big secret.
00:57:43Are you sure you want to hear this?
00:57:50The other big secret is
00:57:52the first time we met isn't what you think it is.
00:57:56It was five years ago.
00:57:58Five years ago?
00:57:59Yes.
00:58:01At a party.
00:58:03I was drunk and I fell in a pool.
00:58:14Oh, thank God you're alive.
00:58:20I was drowning and you saved my life.
00:58:22But you won't remember that.
00:58:25But I will forever be grateful for what you did for me that day.
00:58:29That...
00:58:31That was you?
00:58:32Yes.
00:58:33My father forbid me from seeing you.
00:58:36But I didn't care.
00:58:38I confronted him.
00:58:39You can't tell me what to do, Dad!
00:58:41You can't stop me from seeing her!
00:58:43I'm doing what's best for you, Daniel.
00:58:45That girl and all her family are nothing but trouble.
00:58:49Her family are nothing but trouble.
00:58:52And then he decided to tell me about everything he did to you and your mom.
00:58:56And I felt so guilty.
00:58:57It's okay.
00:59:01I was ashamed to approach you.
00:59:03I just didn't know how to face you without making things worse.
00:59:06And I thought the best thing to do was just leave you alone.
00:59:10No, I know.
00:59:11And then I heard about you being deported and I just couldn't let that happen.
00:59:14Well...
00:59:17I saved you.
00:59:19And...
00:59:20You saved me.
00:59:23I guess we...
00:59:24Just belong together.
00:59:29Ew.
00:59:30Corny.
00:59:33But just...
00:59:36No more secrets.
00:59:38Okay?
00:59:40I promise.
00:59:42No more secrets.
00:59:49Okay.
01:00:00You're up early.
01:00:01Yeah.
01:00:03I'm gonna go pick your mom up from the airport.
01:00:05Better sooner than later.
01:00:10Gianna's just texted me.
01:00:12She said that I have my first weekly exec meeting this morning.
01:00:17I should postpone it.
01:00:18No.
01:00:19You should definitely go to that.
01:00:21You need to look good in front of your board.
01:00:22Really?
01:00:23Yeah.
01:00:24I'm gonna go pick your mom up from the airport and I'll bring her straight to the office.
01:00:27Thanks.
01:00:29You're the best.
01:00:34Well, that went better than I thought.
01:00:36Someone underestimates yourself, Jess.
01:00:38You did great.
01:00:43Heya, Jess.
01:00:45What are you doing here?
01:00:49What are you doing here?
01:00:50I just wanted to share with you some interesting facts about your dear husband, Daniel Thornton.
01:00:57Gianna, can you wait outside a moment?
01:01:03Okay, I'm telling you now.
01:01:05Whatever bad, made-up facts that you've come to tell me about Daniel, it's not gonna work.
01:01:11Because Daniel already told me everything.
01:01:14Everything?
01:01:15Are you so sure?
01:01:16Yeah.
01:01:18Him and his father came clean about everything.
01:01:20There is nothing more to hide.
01:01:22And did they also tell you Daniel was supposed to marry his childhood sweetheart?
01:01:25What?
01:01:26Ashley Wimbledon.
01:01:28Heiress to the famous Wimbledon family.
01:01:31Ring any bells?
01:01:32Ashley.
01:01:36Ashley.
01:01:38Who is Ashley?
01:01:40I heard you guys talking about her earlier.
01:01:43Oh, she's just an old childhood friend.
01:01:47They grew up and went to law school together.
01:01:50And she had Daniel's first kiss.
01:01:56He did mention Ashley.
01:02:01He did?
01:02:02Yeah, but he's not gonna marry her.
01:02:05I remember that conversation.
01:02:10Daniel's picking my mother up from the airport himself.
01:02:13I'll be seeing her soon.
01:02:15What are you laughing about?
01:02:21Daniel wants to bring her back, babe.
01:02:24But he's not gonna see her.
01:02:29After years of separation with your mother, Daniel didn't let you go along with him to meet with her?
01:02:35And what kind of a husband does that?
01:02:37I had an early meeting this morning and Daniel didn't want me to worry.
01:02:40So easily manipulated, Jess.
01:02:44Just like old times.
01:02:46Yeah, well, I don't believe a word you say.
01:02:50Daniel isn't gonna bring her back.
01:02:53Care to find out together?
01:03:03Are you sure everything is taken care of?
01:03:05Yes, you're free to live in this country.
01:03:07Clara, I also want to apologize for everything you went through years ago.
01:03:11I'm deeply sorry.
01:03:12Well, he did bring me back here.
01:03:14Right now, I just want to see my daughter.
01:03:17We'll go to her.
01:03:18Not so fast, Danny boy.
01:03:24You're too late, Lisa.
01:03:26Clara's here to claim Robert's inheritance back.
01:03:28Oh, I don't think so.
01:03:30Agents, do you think?
01:03:31Wait.
01:03:32What?
01:03:33This is a mistake.
01:03:34No.
01:03:35Clara's got past customs.
01:03:36She can stay.
01:03:37Sweetheart, you really think those little documents can stop this?
01:03:41I don't think so.
01:03:42Back off, Lisa.
01:03:43Watch it, buddy boy.
01:03:45Jess.
01:03:46Mom!
01:03:47Mom!
01:03:48What are you doing?
01:03:49Where are they taking my mother?
01:03:51Mom, I'll bring him back.
01:03:52I promise.
01:03:53Just stay strong.
01:03:54Oh, sis, it looks like you've been screwed by the Thorntons again.
01:03:57Adrienne, you sabotaged this.
01:03:59You'll pay for this.
01:04:01See, babe?
01:04:02I told you he's not bringing her back.
01:04:04You said everything was taken care of.
01:04:06Jess, it's not me.
01:04:07It's them.
01:04:08You're lying, Daniel.
01:04:09Why don't you ask him about that thing we talked about?
01:04:11Jess.
01:04:14Jess.
01:04:15He said that you were going to marry Ashley.
01:04:17Okay, so it's true.
01:04:19Jess, can we just talk about this?
01:04:22No.
01:04:23No, no, no, no, no.
01:04:24Thing is, Daniel, you promised me no more secrets.
01:04:27I can't trust you anymore.
01:04:29You promised me no more secrets.
01:04:31I can't trust you anymore.
01:04:33Jess!
01:04:34Can you just...
01:04:35Looks like you lost, Daniel.
01:04:37You're never getting her back.
01:05:00Oh, thank God you're alive.
01:05:02What?
01:05:28Ted, what's the problem with Clara?
01:05:30Her paperwork was for us.
01:05:31You're right, boss.
01:05:32I checked with customers in the USCIS,
01:05:35and they could confirm that she legally entered the country.
01:05:38Good.
01:05:39That is enough.
01:05:43Agents, do your thing.
01:05:44Wait.
01:05:45What?
01:05:46This is a mistake.
01:05:47No.
01:05:49Jess.
01:05:50Jess, baby!
01:05:51Mom!
01:05:54The ICE agents weren't real.
01:05:56They were hired by Adrian and Lisa to kidnap Clara.
01:05:59Hold on a sec.
01:06:02You're right, boss.
01:06:04We found out those people want her.
01:06:06What should we do?
01:06:07I need to find out where they took them.
01:06:09Use all our contacts.
01:06:11I'm not gonna let them get away with this.
01:06:13On it, boss.
01:06:22Well, well, well, Clara.
01:06:25Bet you didn't expect to see me again, did you?
01:06:27We finally have what it takes to get it all back?
01:06:30Don't look at me like that.
01:06:31You disgust me.
01:06:38Jess, we need to talk.
01:06:40I don't want to talk to you.
01:06:41It's about your mom.
01:06:42I think she was kidnapped by Adrian and Lisa's people.
01:06:44The ICE agents weren't real.
01:06:47What are you talking about?
01:06:49I spoke to Ted.
01:06:50He told me that Clara legally came into the country.
01:06:53It was a setup.
01:06:55Do you actually expect me to believe that?
01:06:58Do you actually expect me to believe that?
01:07:00After all the lies?
01:07:01You're so full of shit, Daniel!
01:07:10Hello, bastard child.
01:07:12Yes, we have your mother.
01:07:14And if you ever want to see her again,
01:07:16follow the directions to the address that we just sent you.
01:07:19And don't bring anyone.
01:07:20Especially Daniel.
01:07:25Let me come with you.
01:07:26No, they want me alone.
01:07:27I don't want to be scared.
01:07:28Jess?
01:07:29Don't follow me.
01:07:30I will not let you do this alone.
01:07:38Mom?
01:07:39Bastard child, over here.
01:07:41You let her go.
01:07:42This has gone on far enough.
01:07:44Not so fast, sis.
01:07:47This is only the beginning.
01:07:52You sign this,
01:07:54we let her go.
01:07:57And what is it?
01:07:58An agreement signing everything over to us.
01:08:01The house.
01:08:03Company.
01:08:05Everything.
01:08:13It's signed?
01:08:15No, let her go.
01:08:17God, you are so naive, sis!
01:08:21What more do you want?
01:08:23Get down on your knees and show that you know your place.
01:08:30Get down on your knees and show that you know your place.
01:08:35Wait.
01:08:40That's better.
01:08:48Now bark like a dog.
01:08:53Come on.
01:08:58That's enough, Kristen.
01:09:04We're getting out of here, Monk.
01:09:11Let's get her out of here.
01:09:13Come on, let's go.
01:09:15Come on, Daniel!
01:09:19Come on, come on.
01:09:21We need to finish this.
01:09:22Mom, we need to go.
01:09:23Come on.
01:09:25Daniel!
01:09:31Jess.
01:09:34Don't try and talk to the police.
01:09:36They're on their way.
01:09:37Jess.
01:09:39I'm so sorry.
01:09:40Why are you apologizing?
01:09:42Just don't move.
01:09:53The doctor said it was nothing serious, so you'll be out of here soon.
01:09:58Jess, I just want to apologize.
01:10:00I am so sorry.
01:10:02Daniel, what are you apologizing for?
01:10:05You saved my mom. You saved us.
01:10:10Hello again, Mr. Thornton.
01:10:12Officer, you're here.
01:10:14Yes.
01:10:15You promised me last week you'd get that interview done.
01:10:19Officer, my husband is injured.
01:10:22He's literally lying in bed.
01:10:24Well, that doesn't change the requirements.
01:10:27Jess, it's okay.
01:10:30We can do the interview.
01:10:35We can do the interview.
01:10:38Are you insane?
01:10:40We haven't rehearsed this.
01:10:43Jess, when you see we've been rehearsing this whole Christmas,
01:10:48there's no better time to do this.
01:10:50You're right.
01:10:53We're ready, officer.
01:10:55Let's start with the question I asked you last week.
01:10:58When did you two first meet?
01:11:00Five years and four months ago.
01:11:02I don't understand.
01:11:04Last time you said it was six months ago
01:11:07when the other one said it was eight months ago.
01:11:09We lied, officer.
01:11:11But it was five years ago at a pool party.
01:11:15And we had our first kiss when we first met.
01:11:20It sounds pretty far-fetched.
01:11:22But for some reason, I want to give you two the benefit of the doubt.
01:11:30It sounds pretty far-fetched.
01:11:32But for some reason, I want to give you two the benefit of the doubt.
01:11:38Daniel risked his life to save me and my mother.
01:11:41There's nothing more he needs to do to prove his love for me.
01:11:45One last question.
01:11:47How frequently have you two spent the night together in the past week?
01:11:57Relax.
01:11:58I can tell it's been at least three times.
01:12:01Right, well, that's my interview done.
01:12:04You two are quite the couple.
01:12:06Thank you, officer.
01:12:08Daniel. Daniel.
01:12:09Daniel! She's coming!
01:12:11Who's coming?
01:12:19Your fiancé.
01:12:20That's who.
01:12:25Your fiancé.
01:12:27That's who.
01:12:29Ashley.
01:12:30I guess I'm not done yet.
01:12:32You betrayed my family's trust, Daniel.
01:12:35Ashley, please, can't we talk about this?
01:12:39So you're Jessica Miller, huh?
01:12:42Adrian's told me all about you.
01:12:45I don't know what Adrian told you, but it's not what you think.
01:12:50Daniel was supposed to marry me, and then you just waltzed in and ruined everything.
01:12:56Ashley, our engagement was long over before Jessica came to the picture.
01:13:02Oh, I see. You think this is over.
01:13:09I'm the heiress of the Wimbledon family.
01:13:12The Thornton name is as good as ruined.
01:13:17You can't do that, Ashley.
01:13:23Watch me.
01:13:24Watch me.
01:13:29You're not the only heiress here.
01:13:35I own Miller Empire.
01:13:38And if you come for the Thorntons, the Miller Empire is going to come for you so hard.
01:13:50You've got guts, Jessica.
01:13:53I like you.
01:13:57I gotta tell you, I didn't expect that.
01:14:00This is so much better than watching TV.
01:14:02Glad to see you've replaced me with someone with a little fire, Daniel.
01:14:11I always knew Daniel didn't love me, but he was too afraid of his father to ever go after his true love.
01:14:19But I guess I'm happy that he's found someone who wants the same things as him.
01:14:27So, that's it?
01:14:32That's it.
01:14:36Enjoy your happy ending, darling.
01:14:42Andrea, bring the car around.
01:14:46Did that actually just happen?
01:14:49Yeah.
01:14:50Wow.
01:14:51You two really don't let anyone or anything get in the way of true love.
01:14:57You didn't see that coming.
01:15:01This is all your fault, Mom.
01:15:03If you wouldn't have been so reckless, then maybe we wouldn't be in this mess.
01:15:05Don't put all the blame on me.
01:15:07You're just as much a part of this as I am.
01:15:09Where is Ashley?
01:15:10She should be here by now.
01:15:12Miss me?
01:15:13Miss me?
01:15:14Where have you been?
01:15:15Just tying up a few loose ends.
01:15:17Don't worry about it.
01:15:19Everything's going according to plan.
01:15:21Plan?
01:15:22What plan?
01:15:23Everything's falling apart.
01:15:35What did you do, Adrian?
01:15:37Well, me myself, I done nothing illegal.
01:15:40You two on the other hand...
01:15:43That's a different story.
01:15:44You set us up!
01:15:46I'm just ensuring my own safety.
01:15:49After all, I kept my hands clean.
01:15:57You're not gonna get away with this, asshole!
01:16:00I already have.
01:16:08I remember when this place was filled with warmth and laughter.
01:16:12Used to be a real family home back then.
01:16:15Then things just went south.
01:16:17Things will be fine again, Mom, I promise.
01:16:20We'll turn this into a good family house.
01:16:23No more hatred.
01:16:25No more backstabbing.
01:16:27I missed you every single day, Jess.
01:16:29I'm so sorry for everything both of us had to go through.
01:16:36Jessica?
01:16:37Pa?
01:16:39I am so sorry for everything that I've done to you both.
01:16:44I was wrong.
01:16:45And I know I can never fully make up for it.
01:16:49But I want to try.
01:16:50James, you kept us apart for so many years.
01:16:53It's gonna be hard to forgive and forget.
01:16:55I know, Clara.
01:17:00Jess, are you alright?
01:17:04Yeah, I know, I'm... I'm fine.
01:17:07You know, I just feel...
01:17:10Nauseous, that's all.
01:17:12Have you been getting any other symptoms like dizziness or fatigue?
01:17:18Yeah, but I just thought that was from all the stress.
01:17:24Sweetheart, you're pregnant!
01:17:27Really?
01:17:28You're showing all the signs, Jess.
01:17:33We're gonna have a baby!
01:17:35Wait!
01:17:36That means I'm gonna be a grandpa!
01:17:40Yeah!
01:17:49Daniel.
01:17:52There's something you need to do.
01:17:56What's this?
01:17:57This is a ring your grandma left.
01:18:01And I think this is the perfect time to use it.
01:18:05Okay.
01:18:06I'm gonna do this.
01:18:07Yeah, go.
01:18:18Jess.
01:18:19Jess!
01:18:23Jess, I know we've only ever spent time together a week during Christmas.
01:18:26And we've been through so much in that time.
01:18:29And over the past five years, all I've wanted to do is be with you.
01:18:34And I've had to endure the pain of that not being possible.
01:18:37I want to spend every waking moment in time with you.
01:18:40What I'm trying to say is, Jess...
01:18:46Will you marry me?
01:18:50For real this time.
01:18:52Yes, Daniel! Yes, I will marry you!
01:18:55Yes!
01:18:56Really?
01:18:57Yes!
01:19:00Oh!
01:19:12Daniel.