Drama Bites
Enjoy captivating, bite-sized Chinese dramas filled with twists and emotions! Just a few minutes for a whole story experience.
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Enjoy captivating, bite-sized Chinese dramas filled with twists and emotions! Just a few minutes for a whole story experience.
#DramaBites #ChineseMiniSeries #QuickDrama #SnackSizedStories #FeelTheDrama
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00:00:00They say the most primal human things are fighting, and well, I was about to learn both.
00:00:16Every girl wants to find her prince charming, but unfortunately we don't exactly live in
00:00:21a fairy tale world.
00:00:23There's no such thing as happily ever after.
00:00:26Where is the duck for table two?
00:00:29Table two ordered something special, chef.
00:00:32No, table two ordered the special and the special is the duck.
00:00:37What is this?
00:00:38Nothing.
00:00:39Yes, exactly.
00:00:40This is nothing.
00:00:41Now, the duck.
00:00:42Just do what your boss says, Lily.
00:00:45You can't afford to lose another job.
00:00:47How can you pay for mom's operation when you're homeless?
00:00:51Table two, the duck.
00:00:56So I'm thinking about adopting a dog, you know, like the little tiny dogs that can fit
00:01:00in your handbag.
00:01:01They're so cute.
00:01:02So anyway, once your inheritance is secure, the Morrison deal is all in the bag.
00:01:07But what is this mystery clause you won't tell us about, Jack?
00:01:12Jack?
00:01:14Jack?
00:01:16Hello?
00:01:18Yeah, the dog.
00:01:22Hi.
00:01:25Hi.
00:01:30You ordered the special?
00:01:31Actually, I...
00:01:32Trust me.
00:01:33Who is that girl?
00:01:34Something about her.
00:01:35It's like I've been waiting for her my whole life.
00:01:36Well, that was presumptuous.
00:01:37Huh?
00:01:38The waitress not bringing you what I ordered?
00:01:39Don't tell me you're actually impressed by that little slut, Jack.
00:01:40It looks good.
00:01:41The food or the waitress?
00:01:42The food.
00:01:43The food.
00:01:44The food.
00:01:45The food.
00:01:46The food.
00:01:47The food.
00:01:48The food.
00:01:49The food.
00:01:50The food.
00:01:51The food.
00:01:52The food.
00:01:53The food.
00:01:54The food.
00:02:01And what do you think you're doing?
00:02:04I'm making something from this century.
00:02:06You know what?
00:02:07That's it.
00:02:08I've had enough.
00:02:09You are fired.
00:02:10Get out of here.
00:02:11Not this again.
00:02:12What did you say?
00:02:15I am serious this time, you are fired!
00:02:17You get out of here!
00:02:18What?
00:02:19You take this, you give up your act, you get out!
00:02:21No, please, sir.
00:02:22It won't happen again.
00:02:23I'm with the nice guys this time, you get out, you leave!
00:02:25Please!
00:02:26No, now!
00:02:27Allez, full command!
00:02:28Merde!
00:02:29Putain!
00:02:32They're taking the trash out, I see.
00:02:36Yeah, the trash.
00:02:41Asshole!
00:02:53Please!
00:02:54Shit!
00:02:55Oh my god!
00:02:56Don't scream, don't scream, baby.
00:02:57Or do you wanna scream for me?
00:02:58Please!
00:02:59Hey!
00:03:00No!
00:03:01No!
00:03:02No!
00:03:03Hey, wait!
00:03:04No!
00:03:05No!
00:03:06No!
00:03:07No!
00:03:08No!
00:03:09No!
00:03:10No!
00:03:11No!
00:03:12No!
00:03:13No!
00:03:14No!
00:03:15No!
00:03:16No!
00:03:17No!
00:03:18No!
00:03:19No!
00:03:20No!
00:03:21No!
00:03:23No!
00:03:44Not now, we're in it.
00:03:47Jack, my man!
00:03:48De password.
00:03:49So, I'm a little disappointed that you're making me ask again.
00:03:52When you gonna unlock the inheritance, bro?
00:03:54The deal of a lifetime isn't gonna wait forever.
00:03:57Yeah.
00:03:59Yeah, come on. Are you even listening?
00:04:01I mean, if we don't move on this Morrison thing, someone else will.
00:04:04And I mean, I'm not gonna be that guy.
00:04:06Are you gonna be that guy?
00:04:11How can I help my mom when I can't even afford something to eat?
00:04:15Maybe next time.
00:04:18Thanks.
00:04:20Call me.
00:04:21I'll call you back.
00:04:22Jack, come on.
00:04:22Look, you gotta lock on me.
00:04:24Jack's never done that before.
00:04:26If he doesn't lock away this inheritance deal, then...
00:04:30The Morrison deal's over.
00:04:32We're over.
00:04:33Don't you worry your wrinkled little forehead, Warren.
00:04:37I've got just the plan.
00:04:45Just when I think I've found her, she's gone again.
00:04:49How am I gonna find her again?
00:05:04You could always marry Vivian Chase, sir.
00:05:06You out of your mind?
00:05:07Vivian and I are done.
00:05:09Never again.
00:05:10She's just business now.
00:05:13Very well, sir.
00:05:15Although it is your inheritance at stake, sir.
00:05:18I'll find another wife.
00:05:20I'm afraid not.
00:05:21But the terms of your parents' will are quite specific.
00:05:25You must be married before your 32nd birthday for precisely 365 days.
00:05:30I know, I know.
00:05:31And with that fateful birthday fast approaching, there's little time.
00:05:35The inheritance must be claimed within the month.
00:05:38And most crucially of all, you must not tell a soul about the marriage clause.
00:05:44Especially your wife.
00:05:46Or I lose everything.
00:05:48Everything.
00:05:49Everything.
00:05:59Don't complain about anything.
00:06:00I don't complain.
00:06:02I don't.
00:06:02All I'm saying is you're gonna have to start living in the real world.
00:06:06I am living in the real world.
00:06:13Really?
00:06:14Because getting fired yet from another restaurant job is the real world.
00:06:18Creative differences.
00:06:21There are always creative differences with you.
00:06:24Lily.
00:06:26You gotta open up your own place.
00:06:28You're a chef, not a fucking line cook.
00:06:30So you gotta show the world what you got.
00:06:33Besides, I have my share of money.
00:06:36But without yours, we're never gonna be able to afford mom's operation.
00:06:41Yeah, it'll be all my fault.
00:06:44Lily.
00:06:46There is an opening at my office.
00:06:49Seriously?
00:06:50It's stable.
00:06:52Health insurance. 401k.
00:06:54I'd rather die.
00:06:55You'd rather be broke.
00:06:56No, I'd rather...
00:07:04How can you help mom when you can't even take care of yourself?
00:07:13Fine, yeah, you're right.
00:07:14Let's do it.
00:07:41Hi.
00:07:42Hi.
00:07:45Name?
00:07:47Lily Dunning.
00:07:48Can I help you?
00:07:50Yes, I'm here for the job interview. My sister's Megan.
00:07:53She works here.
00:07:55Last place of employment?
00:07:57Chez Francois.
00:07:58A restaurant?
00:08:00Yes, I'm a chef. My passion's cooking, so I...
00:08:04And does this look like a restaurant to you?
00:08:06No.
00:08:08No, of course not.
00:08:10And why do you think someone like you could work here?
00:08:15I just need a job.
00:08:18Sorry, I'm...
00:08:19Thanks. We'll let you know, okay?
00:08:24You can go now.
00:08:25Bye-bye.
00:08:34Screw this!
00:08:38Fuck!
00:08:40No!
00:08:49What are you looking at?
00:08:57I'm sorry, mom.
00:08:59I've tried everything and I've let you down.
00:09:01You?
00:09:05Me.
00:09:06You dropped something.
00:09:09How did you...?
00:09:13Funny tearing hair.
00:09:16I have a proposition for you.
00:09:18Sorry, I'm not interested in propositions from strange men in suits.
00:09:22Well, hold on. Just hear me out.
00:09:24I heard you get fired.
00:09:26I know you don't have any money.
00:09:29Looks like you're in a bit of a rough spot.
00:09:31I'm doing fine, thank you.
00:09:36Really?
00:09:39What if I told you this proposition could solve all your problems?
00:09:44Really? Solve all my problems?
00:09:48I've got a lot of problems.
00:09:50What if I told you I need a wife?
00:09:52I'd tell you that there are apps for that.
00:09:54For one year.
00:09:55Classy!
00:09:56Look, listen.
00:09:58I have a very important business deal with some very important people involved.
00:10:02And they need to see stability.
00:10:05Okay, so find someone stable.
00:10:07Well, that's just it.
00:10:09I need someone who won't fall in love with me.
00:10:11Someone who will just walk away after the year.
00:10:14And you seem uniquely qualified.
00:10:17I thought you'd think I'm good at walking away.
00:10:26Okay, well, what's in it for me?
00:10:28Well, anything you want.
00:10:29Money, a place to live, complete financial freedom to pursue your dreams.
00:10:35Just think of it as a business deal.
00:10:45Wow.
00:10:48Yeah, that's a really big diamond.
00:10:52It's just a very small part of the deal.
00:11:05You'll have your whole wing of the house.
00:11:07My own wing?
00:11:08Complete privacy.
00:11:10But you will have to attend events with me.
00:11:12Play the happy wife.
00:11:13Okay.
00:11:35This is, um...
00:11:38Specific?
00:11:40I like clarity.
00:11:44I like clarity.
00:11:49Wife agrees to perform.
00:11:55Very specific.
00:11:59Is there a problem?
00:12:02Jack, we need to talk.
00:12:06What's going on here?
00:12:13I'm saying yes.
00:12:25To everything.
00:12:39Do you really love me?
00:12:41Do you, Jack Thorne?
00:12:46This is insane.
00:12:47Shut up, Warren.
00:12:49Take Lily Dunning to be your lawfully wedded wife.
00:12:53This is fucking nuts.
00:12:54Shut the fuck up.
00:12:57I do.
00:13:00I now pronounce you husband and wife.
00:13:10I now pronounce you husband and wife.
00:13:41Oh.
00:13:48This marriage, it's...
00:13:51It's just a contract?
00:13:57Well...
00:13:59I think that the contract says that...
00:14:03This is my room.
00:14:11But...
00:14:13Good night, husband.
00:14:25And this is where Mr. Thorne likes to entertain of an evening.
00:14:30And the room on the left is the kitchen.
00:14:41And we have the west wing library and the east wing pool.
00:14:49How do you find anything in here?
00:14:52One of dots, madam.
00:15:03And this room is the...
00:15:07Oh, dear.
00:15:11Would you excuse me?
00:15:13Of course.
00:15:14Apologies.
00:15:40What are you doing here?
00:16:11Oh, my gosh.
00:16:17Problem?
00:16:20This is...
00:16:22A lot.
00:16:24The contract stipulates appropriate attire for all occasions.
00:16:27Including tonight's charity gala.
00:16:30I can't accept this.
00:16:31You can.
00:16:32And you won't.
00:16:34Unless you want to attend the event in jeans.
00:16:41You know, this doesn't mean that I like you.
00:16:44Wouldn't dream of it.
00:16:57Ready for your debut, Mrs. Thorne?
00:17:00Yes, I am, Mr. Thorne.
00:17:02Mr. Thorne?
00:17:15And then I said, do you want me to cut this steak?
00:17:18I don't need a knife.
00:17:19I need a chainsaw.
00:17:20Okay.
00:17:22Jackie, there you are.
00:17:25Warren tells me the Morrison deal is all in the bag.
00:17:27We simply must celebrate.
00:17:30Oh, I heard about your little stunt wedding.
00:17:33That doesn't mean we can't celebrate, right?
00:17:37I could think of a dozen things you could do to me.
00:17:45My God, this is a $10,000 Valentino.
00:17:49I'm sorry, but I didn't even do anything.
00:17:52Where did you find this one, Jackie?
00:17:54Waitstaff Training School?
00:17:56Vivian.
00:17:59Oh, that was it.
00:18:00She was actually a waitress.
00:18:02Or, I don't remember.
00:18:04Whatever it was.
00:18:06Excuse me.
00:18:09So, what you got to say, Hive?
00:18:12We're done with the ex.
00:18:18It's all as I was saying.
00:18:20Thanks.
00:18:44You know, you should really come over here and taste this.
00:18:50Thanks.
00:19:11Wow.
00:19:13Good?
00:19:14Surprisingly good.
00:19:15Surprisingly good?
00:19:18Well, payment for spying.
00:19:21Payment accepted.
00:19:23You know, a house this grand, I would expect a kitchen to match.
00:19:33I had to make do.
00:19:34Yeah, well, I never cook.
00:19:37It's a shame.
00:19:38Um...
00:19:47You can go now.
00:20:03You, um, wanted to see me?
00:20:07Time for your first lesson.
00:20:09My what?
00:20:15Self-defense.
00:20:17Never know when you might need it.
00:20:19I don't know if that's...
00:20:20Number one.
00:20:21Stance.
00:20:24Move the feet apart.
00:20:26Bend this knee.
00:20:28Yeah.
00:20:29Then move this foot forward.
00:20:31Good.
00:20:32Okay.
00:20:33Now, hands up.
00:20:34Hands up.
00:20:35Protect the face.
00:20:37Good.
00:20:38Now, like this.
00:20:41Oh, God, sorry.
00:20:46I'm not really good at this.
00:20:50We're just getting started.
00:20:52Um...
00:20:54Maybe we should just focus on business.
00:20:58Rule number one.
00:21:00Stance.
00:21:02Right?
00:21:04Yeah.
00:21:32Every chef needs proper tools.
00:21:34Like, um...
00:21:36A business expense?
00:21:39Business expense.
00:21:42These are the best knives in the market.
00:21:45The best knives to the best chef.
00:21:50Why are you doing this?
00:21:52The contract.
00:21:53No.
00:21:55The real reason.
00:21:57Maybe I just like watching you work.
00:22:02Maybe.
00:22:04You just like watching me.
00:22:10You know that, um...
00:22:12This doesn't change anything.
00:22:14Of course not.
00:22:21This is for your mother.
00:22:27The...
00:22:28No, this is too much.
00:22:29This should cover the whole thing.
00:22:30The whole thing.
00:22:33At least I can do it.
00:22:38I think that's literally the nicest thing a man has ever done for me.
00:22:42What's the catch?
00:22:55We've got a problem.
00:22:56Morning to you, too.
00:22:57So, the inheritance release date is set, but...
00:23:00If anyone finds out about the marriage, then...
00:23:02No one's gonna find out.
00:23:03Oh, really?
00:23:04Because your little chef seems to be quite the talk of the town.
00:23:07It's under control.
00:23:08Is it?
00:23:11Because it seems like you're letting your feelings control all your...
00:23:14I said it's handled.
00:23:16Just remember what's at stake here, yeah?
00:23:19This Morrison deal...
00:23:21Is a deal of a lifetime.
00:23:25Don't tell me you're actually fooling me.
00:23:26Get out.
00:23:45Get out.
00:24:15Get out.
00:24:46Oh, my God.
00:25:13Oh, no.
00:25:15Jack, darling. Fancy seeing you here.
00:25:31Vivienne?
00:25:32The 82 crystal. Remember the crystal, Jack? I can still feel it running down my back just
00:25:39thinking about it. We even used to drink some of it.
00:25:44Anyway, we have business to discuss. You'll never believe what Hannah said about the Asian
00:25:47market today.
00:25:48Oh, I'm so sorry. This must be so boring for you.
00:25:56You're so insightful, Vivienne. You do bore me.
00:26:00Darling, the adults have business to discuss. Why don't you go back to, like, chopping or
00:26:06whatever it is that you do?
00:26:08So basically, you know the company Way that we have our investments holding in? I had
00:26:12a business meeting with Hannah today, and she has basically advised me to say that
00:26:16our investments are not making any profit. The company itself isn't actually doing all
00:26:19too well. So my proposal for next year would be basically...
00:26:23Quite the whirlwind romance you've got there. What's the catch? There's always a catch.
00:26:47Excuse me.
00:26:48Rebecca Chen. Social pages. Two days from first meeting to marriage. This must be some
00:26:55kind of record. Though lately I've been more interested in business deals.
00:27:00Hmm.
00:27:01What would you say? Love at first sight or something more contractual?
00:27:07You know, you should really write romance novels. Seems you have quite the imagination.
00:27:14We'll talk again soon, Mrs. Thorne. I have a feeling there's quite a story here.
00:27:32The Morrison Foundation dinner's tonight.
00:27:34Oh, great. Another dinner.
00:27:36It's important.
00:27:37They're all important.
00:27:39It's a part of the deal.
00:27:41They're all a part of the deal.
00:27:44You knew what you were signing up for.
00:27:46Did I?
00:27:49At least Vivian will be there to talk deals and acquisitions and mergers.
00:27:57Whatever.
00:27:59Hmm.
00:28:10Nice. Real mature.
00:28:15No, don't.
00:28:19Okay. Okay, fine.
00:28:21You want to go?
00:28:23Nope.
00:28:26Oh, no, please.
00:28:30Okay, go ahead.
00:28:31No.
00:28:32Yeah, yeah.
00:28:33No, no, no, no.
00:28:34No, no, no, no.
00:28:35Let go.
00:28:36No.
00:28:37Ah!
00:28:38No.
00:28:39No.
00:28:40Ow!
00:28:41Oh.
00:28:42Oh.
00:28:43Oh.
00:28:44Oh.
00:29:11Yeah.
00:29:17So Jack's inheritance is all set,
00:29:20but he still hasn't signed the papers to commit the proceeds to the Morrison deal.
00:29:24That's a problem.
00:29:25Hmm.
00:29:27It's the girl, isn't it?
00:29:29The waitress.
00:29:30You and I both know she's been a problem from the start.
00:29:32And I thought you had everything under control.
00:29:34No, I've done my part.
00:29:37That's under way.
00:29:38And I thought you'd have your part under control.
00:29:42I have everything under control.
00:29:45Oh, really? Because it doesn't seem like it, Vivian.
00:29:47You know, maybe I overestimated your sway over Jack.
00:29:51You haven't overestimated anything.
00:29:53I've just begun.
00:29:58I've got it.
00:30:11Funny how you can always count on the help to answer the door.
00:30:14I live here.
00:30:16Of course you do.
00:30:19Okay, thanks.
00:30:22Jack, darling, should we proceed to the study?
00:30:25We need to discuss the Morrison deal.
00:30:28Yeah.
00:30:29Yeah.
00:30:33Oh, we need to discuss the Morrison deal.
00:30:40Vivian?
00:30:43Remember Tokyo? That sake bar?
00:30:47I'm married.
00:30:50Oh, you know.
00:30:53I hadn't noticed.
00:30:56You know that feeling when you leave the house
00:31:00and you just feel like you've forgotten something?
00:31:12I forgot something.
00:31:15Maybe you can help me figure it out?
00:31:22Coffee?
00:31:25Oh, no thank you.
00:31:27Jack and I have much to catch up on.
00:31:30Oh, and Jack doesn't drink coffee.
00:31:33Do you, Jack?
00:31:34Actually, I've taken it up recently.
00:31:37I guess before me, Jack never really had coffee how he liked it.
00:31:40And he just absolutely laps up every drop of my coffee.
00:31:49Isn't that right?
00:31:51Lily makes a great cup of coffee.
00:31:58So, how's Vivian?
00:32:03Focus on your form.
00:32:05You know, I was just wondering.
00:32:08How long with two of you?
00:32:09Ancient history.
00:32:11That's not what I heard.
00:32:13From who?
00:32:14Around.
00:32:16Tokyo gets brought up a lot.
00:32:18You've been talking to Warren.
00:32:20You've been talking to Vivian.
00:32:23That's business.
00:32:25Everything is business with you, isn't it?
00:32:30But you know what?
00:32:33What's this?
00:32:36Some pretty big business that you haven't been sharing with me.
00:32:41I think Vivian wants some of it, too.
00:32:44But you know what?
00:32:47Maybe you should just keep your business to yourself.
00:32:51Sad.
00:32:53Watch your stance.
00:32:58I don't want to be lied to.
00:33:01I'm not lying, Lily.
00:33:05Don't break my heart.
00:33:08No.
00:33:35Please act like you know me.
00:33:47There's someone following me.
00:33:48Oh, my God.
00:33:49Are you okay?
00:33:50Who's following you?
00:33:52That weirdo?
00:33:59Is he gone?
00:34:00Is he gone?
00:34:01I think he's gone.
00:34:10You sure?
00:34:18Like that?
00:34:22I think your technique could use some work.
00:34:25I got the dota rights.
00:34:29Sure that wasn't me.
00:34:50What?
00:34:56Of course.
00:34:57And I think the real challenge is market penetration in emerging economies.
00:35:02I'm sure Jack's brought you up to speed on all of this.
00:35:06Actually, I...
00:35:08Tell me, what's your take on blockchain integration?
00:35:12I think...
00:35:15No comment?
00:35:16How surprising.
00:35:17Excuse me.
00:35:19Great thinking, Lily.
00:35:21Thanks, Cadiz, for the refill.
00:35:54But this thing isn't gonna last forever, Jack.
00:35:57I don't know.
00:35:59I mean, what choice do you have?
00:36:01Clock's ticking, buddy.
00:36:03Unless you want to lose this deal forever.
00:36:08Lunch?
00:36:11It's just on the way out.
00:36:15Think about it, Jack.
00:36:25What was that about?
00:36:26Nothing.
00:36:27Just business.
00:36:28Just business.
00:36:30Of course.
00:36:31Lily, wait.
00:36:38What do you want, Jack?
00:37:00Taking you on a holiday.
00:37:01What?
00:37:02You have time for that?
00:37:05A lot of time.
00:37:07Just us?
00:37:09I know what I want.
00:37:14What about Warren and the deal?
00:37:18That can wait.
00:37:22There she is.
00:37:24What?
00:37:25That smile.
00:37:27It's the one you had when I first laid eyes on you.
00:37:30I'll never forget it.
00:37:32You know that I don't just serve that dish to anyone, right?
00:37:37Really?
00:37:38Mm-hmm.
00:37:43I'm so sorry to interrupt, Mr. Thorne.
00:37:45I've been told to relay that there's a problem back at the office.
00:37:49Timeline on the deal has moved up.
00:37:51Save.
00:37:53Would you like me to cancel the trip, sir?
00:37:58Yeah.
00:38:00Good.
00:38:02Who sent the message?
00:38:04Vivian Chase.
00:38:10Lil' Bae, I'm sorry.
00:38:11Don't.
00:38:12Please.
00:38:13It's just business.
00:38:14It's business, yeah.
00:38:15I get it.
00:38:25Lily, I shouldn't, uh...
00:38:27Shut up and taste this.
00:38:38Mm.
00:38:39This tastes, uh...
00:38:40Incredible?
00:38:41Yeah.
00:38:42Yeah, I know.
00:38:44Mm.
00:38:47Jack?
00:38:48Mm-hmm?
00:38:50Do you want more?
00:38:52Um, after this one?
00:38:53No.
00:38:56What the...
00:38:57Jack.
00:39:00Talking about us.
00:39:07How long are we gonna keep on doing this?
00:39:22Oh!
00:39:23Oh, my God.
00:39:26What was that?
00:39:34Any enemies?
00:39:36Business rivals?
00:39:39No one comes to mind.
00:39:41Security cameras?
00:39:44Being installed as we speak.
00:39:55Mrs. Thorne?
00:39:58Sorry.
00:40:00That's all I saw.
00:40:05I'm ruined.
00:40:06You okay?
00:40:09Yeah.
00:40:19Yeah.
00:40:23This is so insane.
00:40:26It's probably just kids.
00:40:28Kids?
00:40:29Seriously?
00:40:31Can you keep your voice down?
00:40:33Oh, sorry.
00:40:35Are you afraid that someone's gonna hear
00:40:37about our perfect marriage?
00:40:46What are you hiding from me?
00:40:51Hey.
00:40:53Hey, you know that secret room
00:40:55that you did it on me last night?
00:40:59I found it.
00:41:02Yeah?
00:41:07Hey, at least it's honest.
00:41:13Do you wanna see it?
00:41:15Surely.
00:41:32Most people run.
00:41:47I'm not most people.
00:41:52So...
00:41:55This is what you're into?
00:41:58Among other things.
00:41:59And all of those...
00:42:03specific requirements?
00:42:05We're meant to scare you off.
00:42:07I don't scare you, son.
00:42:09I'm starting to get that.
00:42:16Show me.
00:42:18Are you sure?
00:42:20Are you?
00:42:51Okay.
00:42:59So?
00:43:02So...
00:43:09Sir, Miss Chase is here.
00:43:11She says it's urgent.
00:43:13Jack, the team is flying to Tokyo
00:43:15and they need you there.
00:43:16Final deal points.
00:43:17Jack's leaving in 30.
00:43:18I packed your bag
00:43:19and I'll be waiting downstairs.
00:43:23Lily, wait.
00:43:26Just go.
00:43:48The way I can explain.
00:44:02Can you?
00:44:06Guess some business can't wait.
00:44:17This whole thing is...
00:44:19Let me get this straight.
00:44:21You sleep with him
00:44:22and then you find a note from his ex.
00:44:24That's complicated.
00:44:26When isn't it with you?
00:44:28Look, maybe it's time to admit
00:44:30this whole thing is just a little...
00:44:31What? A mistake?
00:44:33That you were right?
00:44:35Huh? Is that what you wanna hear?
00:44:37No, I want you to be happy.
00:44:40And are you?
00:44:43I don't know what I am anymore.
00:44:45I mean, he paid for Mom's operation,
00:44:47so that's cool, but...
00:44:48I know.
00:44:49And the worst part is
00:44:50I think I might actually be falling for...
00:44:58Lily?
00:44:59Stand back.
00:45:00What?
00:45:01Stand back, Megan.
00:45:06Take it, take it.
00:45:13Stop, motherfucker!
00:45:16Oh my God!
00:45:17Fuck you!
00:45:19Come on, let's go.
00:45:26What was that?
00:45:28Lessons with Jack.
00:45:30Jack taught you that?
00:45:31Yeah, yeah.
00:45:33Dude's getting better by a minute.
00:45:35I know.
00:45:36Oh, man.
00:45:40You okay?
00:45:41Yeah.
00:45:43God, things were supposed to be so simple.
00:45:47Now what?
00:45:49I don't even know what's real anymore.
00:45:52Oh, honey.
00:45:53I can't...
00:46:05He always keeps the ledger on his desk.
00:46:36Lauren, I've known you since college.
00:46:39How could you?
00:46:45Eleven months.
00:46:47Almost a year.
00:46:50I barely knew limits anymore.
00:47:03Lily, I need to tell you something.
00:47:05I'm all ears.
00:47:07It's about the deal.
00:47:08About Lauren, Vivian.
00:47:10Well, if it isn't the happy couple.
00:47:13Oh, great.
00:47:15The press.
00:47:26These aren't real.
00:47:28Oh, my sisters say they're very real.
00:47:32Lily, this is what I was just about to tell you.
00:47:34I've been set up.
00:47:38Care to comment, Mr. Thorne?
00:47:41You know, it's funny.
00:47:43For a minute, I really believed.
00:47:47Lily, wait.
00:47:50They're not real.
00:47:53Take a talk, Mr. Thorne.
00:48:05Lily, wait.
00:48:08They're not real.
00:48:10You have to believe me.
00:48:11Like I believed you when you said that this was just a business deal?
00:48:15Like I believed you when you said that Vivian was just a colleague?
00:48:20Like I believed that last night actually meant something?
00:48:23It did.
00:48:25Lily, what happened between us was for the transaction.
00:48:29That's all any of this ever was.
00:48:32That's not true.
00:48:33And you know it.
00:48:34Do I?
00:48:37Because from where I'm standing, you got everything that you wanted.
00:48:41You got a wife when you needed one.
00:48:43And a body when you wanted one.
00:48:45Lily, that's not it.
00:48:47Tell me I'm wrong.
00:48:48Tell me that there's not something more going on here.
00:48:51With the business deal and your inheritance.
00:48:55Anything more to explain?
00:49:03That's what I thought.
00:49:07You're a terrible person.
00:49:11If you leave now, you violate the contract.
00:49:14You get nothing.
00:49:16I don't care.
00:49:19I never cared about any of that.
00:49:39Hands up.
00:49:41Protect the face.
00:49:43No, don't.
00:49:45Go?
00:49:46No.
00:49:56Warren?
00:49:57Finally, look.
00:49:58About the Morrison deal.
00:50:00It's off.
00:50:01What do you mean it's off?
00:50:02All of it.
00:50:03The deal, the inheritance.
00:50:06I don't want any of it.
00:50:07Have you lost your freaking mind?
00:50:09I mean everything that we've worked for.
00:50:11Actually...
00:50:15I think I've heard.
00:50:41You can't just hide here forever.
00:50:51Watch me.
00:51:04Hey.
00:51:05What happened to the girl who would never back down?
00:51:09The one who quit her job because she didn't want to compromise?
00:51:11She played.
00:51:12Did she?
00:51:18If that's Jack, I'm sure that's just my oxygenarian neighbor who's a total drama queen.
00:51:23Watch.
00:51:25Gladys?
00:51:28Gladys, is that you?
00:51:30Do you need help with your phone?
00:51:38Sir.
00:51:40Coffee.
00:51:41Hi.
00:51:42I did some digging around like you asked, sir.
00:51:45You might want to see this.
00:51:51What am I looking at here?
00:51:52Wire transfers, shell companies.
00:51:55All leading back to Mr. Block.
00:51:58Warren.
00:51:59I knew it.
00:52:00You might want to see these too, sir.
00:52:02To illuminate things even more.
00:52:08Son of a bitch.
00:52:10He's trying to steal the inheritance.
00:52:11He sure is.
00:52:13All through a series of cleverly placed shell companies.
00:52:17Although I suspect Ms. Chase's interests are not purely financial.
00:52:33Sir?
00:52:34They're threatening Lily and her sister.
00:52:36Then perhaps it's time we stopped playing their game.
00:52:40Give me everything you can about Warren.
00:52:41Every meeting, every call.
00:52:43Already compiled, sir.
00:52:44I had a feeling we might need this.
00:52:45Sir, what about the inheritance?
00:52:47Some things are worth more than money.
00:53:02You're calling back, Megan?
00:53:12Fuck.
00:53:43I got us into this.
00:53:56I can get us out of this.
00:53:57I can do this.
00:53:58I can do this.
00:54:01Your little cookie's on her way over to save her sister as we speak.
00:54:06And I wouldn't put money on how well that's going to go.
00:54:08If anything happens to her, that's up to you.
00:54:12Sign the papers.
00:54:15And this all goes away.
00:54:18Like those photos of you and me from that reporter suddenly went away.
00:54:24Deepfakes really do hurt everyone involved, don't they?
00:54:29I always knew you were soft.
00:54:31But this?
00:54:32Throwing away a billion dollar inheritance for some chef?
00:54:36He's not throwing it away.
00:54:38He's giving it to us.
00:54:41All we need is a signature, Jack.
00:54:45You care too much, Jackie boy.
00:54:48Always have.
00:54:52I think we might need to send a little message.
00:54:57Wait.
00:55:17Let me go, you psycho.
00:55:23Remember your training.
00:55:26Protect your face.
00:55:31Megan!
00:55:32Lenny!
00:55:36Welcome to the party, sweetheart.
00:55:39Come on.
00:55:41Come on.
00:55:46Of course it's a trap.
00:55:49The question is, what are you going to do about it?
00:55:54Lenny!
00:55:58I've traced the video feed to the Starlight Motel, sir.
00:56:01Room 115.
00:56:02Lauren's called the police.
00:56:04Already done.
00:56:05But sir, they're at least 20 minutes out.
00:56:07She doesn't have 20 minutes.
00:56:14No, no, no, no, no.
00:56:17Lauren, she's there.
00:56:19Lily's there.
00:56:24Hold on, Lily, hold on.
00:56:39Leave her alone!
00:56:40Shut up!
00:56:43Get away from my wife.
00:56:45Oh, well.
00:56:47Hero arrives.
00:56:50Don't do it, Jackie boy.
00:56:54I'm not some damsel in distress.
00:56:57That's my girl.
00:57:05Oh.
00:57:07I guess it is real love, huh?
00:57:18That's for my sister.
00:57:20You son of a bitch.
00:57:27Lily.
00:57:28About everything.
00:57:30The photos.
00:57:31Vivian.
00:57:32Now?
00:57:33Seriously?
00:57:34I love you.
00:57:37Not for any inheritance.
00:57:39Not for any deal.
00:57:41Just, you know.
00:57:45I know.
00:57:55You, stay right there.
00:57:57Come on, cuff him.
00:58:09What the hell?
00:58:13This isn't...
00:58:14Possible?
00:58:18And I wouldn't put money on how well that's gonna go.
00:58:20Sign the papers.
00:58:21Deepfakes really do hurt everyone involved.
00:58:24That proves nothing.
00:58:25I think it might prove something.
00:58:27Yeah, and those photos that you planted?
00:58:29Maybe use better AI next time.
00:58:31You can't.
00:58:32Yes, they can.
00:58:34And you two are under arrest.
00:58:39You'll regret this, Jack.
00:58:40The inheritance did...
00:58:41Are nothing compared to what I almost lost.
00:58:43You could have had it all, Jack.
00:58:47I do.
00:58:55Yes, thank you.
00:58:56Thanks.
00:59:01Now that's a story.
00:59:07Here to twist the knife?
00:59:08Actually, I'm here to get it right.
00:59:13Where did you...?
00:59:14Lawrence sends his regards.
00:59:16Seems your butler is a little armchair investigative journalist.
00:59:20So, no scandal piece?
00:59:22Oh, there's definitely a scandal.
00:59:25But not the one they wanted me to bite on.
00:59:30That's...
00:59:32Actually accurate.
00:59:33I'm a reporter.
00:59:35Truth is kind of my thing.
00:59:37Though I must admit, I didn't see the secret martial arts skills coming.
00:59:41Yeah, neither did I.
00:59:44Story runs tomorrow.
00:59:47Catch you on the next scandal.
00:59:56The way about the inheritance...
00:59:57You really think I care about any of that now?
01:00:04Just take me home.
01:00:07Yes, dear.
01:00:17That's coming up.
01:00:19Must be a new record.
01:00:22It is for me.
01:00:24Any regrets?
01:00:26Only one.
01:00:29That I didn't get your chef's special sooner.
01:00:32Could have saved us a lot of trouble.
01:00:34Yeah.
01:00:38Excuse me, sir.
01:00:39Miss Chen's article is out.
01:00:42How bad is it?
01:00:43Well, actually, sir, you might want to see it.
01:00:46It included the last bit you wanted put in.
01:01:00Jack Thorne announced plans.
01:01:03In a shocking turn of events, tech entrepreneur Jack Thorne announced his plans to transform his inherited fortune into the city's largest culinary grant program.
01:01:12Surprised?
01:01:15But your inheritance is gone.
01:01:19My inheritance, yeah.
01:01:21It turns out selling a tech company can be quite profitable.
01:01:24You sold the company?
01:01:26Turns out some things are worth more than money.
01:01:36My turn.
01:01:37I don't know.
01:01:44Perfect, Julie and Danny.
01:01:45Keep them thin, okay?
01:01:46Just like that.
01:02:02This looks good on you.
01:02:05And who said there's no such thing as a happily ever after?
01:02:09Suckers.
01:02:10Can I get you your usual, sir?
01:02:13Depends.
01:02:15Did my wife make it?
01:02:16The very same wife that you married for business?
01:02:19Best business decision I ever made.
01:02:27Hang on.
01:02:35Voila.
01:02:41And the best chef in town.
01:02:44You're only saying that because you're contractually obligated.
01:02:48I think that contract expired.
01:02:51Good thing I signed a new one.
01:03:00We are gathered here today...
01:03:01No more business deals this time?
01:03:04Just love.
01:03:05Good.
01:03:07Because I have some terms off my own.
01:03:10First, you have to eat everything I cook.
01:03:14Done.
01:03:16Second, no more locked rooms.
01:03:21Without me in it.
01:03:24Is that all?
01:03:26Third, you have to mean it this time.
01:03:30I meant it the first time.
01:03:32Just didn't know yet.
01:03:34The rings?
01:03:36Yeah.
01:03:42Is that...
01:03:43Something old.
01:03:44Something new.
01:03:46Something borrowed.
01:03:47Something...
01:03:50I don't know.
01:03:58For better or worse.
01:04:00For real this time.
01:04:03You make us the bride.
01:04:06Okay.
01:04:20So...
01:04:22Are you ready for your honeymoon?
01:04:25What are you...
01:04:29You can't help me back.
01:04:35Mrs. Thorne, are you trying to negotiate new business terms?
01:04:40I don't know, Mr. Thorne.
01:04:45Can you handle them?
01:04:47I thought this wasn't about business anymore.
01:04:51How about you just shut up...
01:04:53Is this your wife?