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00:00:00Working under this much stress for a huge company.
00:00:06It's all for you, mom.
00:00:08You nervous about your first day?
00:00:10A little bit.
00:00:12But thank you for getting me the job.
00:00:14Of course.
00:00:15It's been crazy.
00:00:17The CEO, Sebastian Armstrong, is working a huge merger.
00:00:20He could be a two-time billionaire by the end of this deal.
00:00:23But isn't he already the richest man in the world?
00:00:25The youngest richest man in the world.
00:00:30I wonder if he remembers me from college.
00:00:45You're going to have to sacrifice a lot of late nights,
00:00:48and you're going to make enemies on your way to the top.
00:01:00The perfume is intoxicating.
00:01:08Sorry, um, what was I saying?
00:01:14Oh my God, what is that wretched smell?
00:01:17Maybe that's my perfume.
00:01:19That's it. It's God-awful.
00:01:22Deliveries go downstairs, sweetie.
00:01:24Actually, I am Mr. Armstrong's new receptionist.
00:01:27I used to have that job.
00:01:28Back then they used to hire class.
00:01:30I guess now they're willing to hire anyone off the street.
00:01:33Sorry to spit the truth, bitch, but you don't last a minute here.
00:01:44Oops.
00:01:45You should probably clean that up.
00:01:46Or I'll just tell them that you did it.
00:01:51Okay, uh, my job is to answer phone calls and keep Mr. Sebastian's schedule.
00:01:58It's good health insurance. It'll pay for my mom's medical bills.
00:02:04It'll be—
00:02:05Oh!
00:02:07Get out of my way, loser.
00:02:09My shirt!
00:02:11I told you, wouldn't last a day here.
00:02:19Who is that?
00:02:20That is Sebastian's wife.
00:02:23His wife?
00:02:26Be careful around her. She's a viper.
00:02:28Ever know she's only with him for his money?
00:02:31Sebastian Armstrong.
00:02:33We're going out tonight.
00:02:39Ruby, I have already told you that I want a divorce.
00:02:43You need to sign these papers.
00:02:54Honey, we're so good together.
00:02:59Our love burns white hot.
00:03:01Remember when we used to make love in the office executive shower?
00:03:05Ruby, we are over.
00:03:08Because you have made it abundantly clear that all you've ever been after is my money.
00:03:14Especially after I caught you stealing.
00:03:17Now I have a business meeting today with Robert Sanchez, and it is the largest business deal that I have ever had.
00:03:23Well, nobody denies Ruby Cromwell.
00:03:29Get up. You need to get out.
00:03:31Okay, I'm all sweaty from my workout. I need to take a shower, so go.
00:03:34Why don't I join? I mean, I've seen your six-pack abs before.
00:03:42You need to go. Now.
00:03:45Fine.
00:03:57Hey, thrift shop girl.
00:03:59Sebastian needs to see you in his office.
00:04:01Head to the door that says executive.
00:04:04Yeah, of course.
00:04:11Ruby, I thought I told you to...
00:04:14I am so sorry.
00:04:25I'm so sorry, Mr. Sebastian. Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong.
00:04:29It's okay. Don't worry about it.
00:04:43I can't believe I just saw Mr. Sebastian's Armstrong.
00:04:50I'm so embarrassed.
00:04:56Who am I fooling? I don't belong here.
00:05:00I'm eating a panini I made with a panini maker from a thrift store.
00:05:11The terms of this merger are favorable to both sides.
00:05:14Which means we're not even close to getting a deal done.
00:05:17Where should I set these down?
00:05:19I don't care. Anywhere.
00:05:26Oh, my God.
00:05:28I am so sorry.
00:05:29Get out of here.
00:05:31You're fired. Clear out your desk.
00:05:34You can't talk to your employee like that.
00:05:37I don't tell you how to run your company.
00:05:39She could sue you for wrongful termination.
00:05:41We can't do a merger with a company like that.
00:05:44Come to your senses.
00:05:47I'm sorry. Have we met before?
00:05:49Not funny.
00:05:50Look, why don't we start over?
00:05:52I'm Sebastian Armstrong. Would you like a job at my multi-billion dollar company?
00:05:56I don't think so.
00:05:58What?
00:05:59Oh, well, I don't want to work for a boss that's an asshole.
00:06:03He doesn't even know how to apologize.
00:06:06No one's ever talked to me that way.
00:06:10That takes guts.
00:06:12And I like that.
00:06:15We need people like you at this company that stand up for themselves.
00:06:19Well, I'm sorry if I'm overly honest.
00:06:22I'm just tired of eating my grilled cheese panini in the bathroom.
00:06:27Wow, I haven't laughed like that in a long time.
00:06:29I needed that.
00:06:31I'm sorry that I snapped like that in the office.
00:06:34This merger's just been beyond stressful.
00:06:38Can we accept my humblest apologies?
00:06:45Of course.
00:06:47And I'm sorry for spilling coffee on your very expensive shirt.
00:06:56Looks like we're both in need of some new digs.
00:06:59Tell you what, why don't you go down to Latour Boutique and get yourself a new outfit?
00:07:04I can't afford Latour Boutique.
00:07:07You can with this.
00:07:08No, I can't take that.
00:07:12I insist. Go down, get yourself a new outfit, and come back tomorrow ready to work.
00:07:27Anyway, that was just the worst date.
00:07:31Did you know?
00:07:33When I was in college, Sebastian came to my school and gave a young entrepreneur lecture.
00:07:41He was so charming.
00:07:44And knowledgeable.
00:07:46Uh-oh.
00:07:47Uh-oh?
00:07:48Yeah, I think you might be in love.
00:07:53Whatever.
00:07:55Seriously, you should ride his baloney pony.
00:07:59He might lend you that big promotion.
00:08:01I am not the ruthless type.
00:08:03Plus, I don't think he'd be into it.
00:08:05Man at his level's always into that.
00:08:08I think he's different.
00:08:09Men are all the same.
00:08:11Oh, coming from someone who swipes right on everyone.
00:08:15Alright, alright.
00:08:20Hello?
00:08:24What do you mean?
00:08:27Okay, I'll be there.
00:08:31Everything okay?
00:08:33No, my mom has cancer.
00:08:37I'm so sorry.
00:08:39She's doing better and has one treatment to go, but it is expensive.
00:08:46That's why I really need to keep this job.
00:08:50Of course.
00:08:57Hi!
00:08:59How dare you serve me with divorce papers in public?
00:09:01You embarrass me in front of all the ladies at the salon.
00:09:05Oh, God.
00:09:07I thought we were going to work this out.
00:09:09We're not going to work this out.
00:09:10Just sign the papers.
00:09:11No!
00:09:12I want to go over every single line of this.
00:09:15My mother gave us that chandelier in the rumpus room.
00:09:17It's mine.
00:09:19That's fine.
00:09:20What else?
00:09:21There's a lot else.
00:09:24Oh, God.
00:09:26Vanessa, can you please move my 12 o'clock appointment to the end of the day?
00:09:30And also, can you bring us some lunch?
00:09:33Yes, Sebastian.
00:09:34I mean, Mr. Sebastian.
00:09:36I mean, Mr. Armstrong.
00:09:41Getting real chummy with the help.
00:09:45She works for me.
00:09:47Oh, does she?
00:09:49Remember when these used to work for you?
00:09:54Can we just keep this professional, please?
00:09:56I used to be a receptionist.
00:09:58Don't think this two-bit whore can come in and replace me.
00:10:01I'm class elegant.
00:10:02She's homeless.
00:10:03Shelter.
00:10:04Here you are, sir.
00:10:05Thank you, Vanessa.
00:10:09Thank you, receptionist girl.
00:10:10That'll be all.
00:10:15Oopsies.
00:10:16Can you get that?
00:10:19Sure.
00:10:25Oh!
00:10:29Oh, my gosh.
00:10:31I'm sorry.
00:10:32I'm such a klutz.
00:10:38Sit down.
00:10:39We are going to go over every single line of this.
00:10:41And you know what?
00:10:42We're actually going to add some clauses there.
00:10:44I'd like a house in the Hamptons.
00:10:45I want a new cappuccino machine.
00:10:47I want a cashmere sweater.
00:10:48We are going in on this.
00:10:50Or I'm not signing.
00:10:52Okay.
00:10:53Have her bring a new plate in.
00:10:59Hey, I...
00:11:00I'm sorry, Hugo.
00:11:03I just wanted to apologize for Ruby's clumsiness.
00:11:07You know, divorces can be hard.
00:11:09I needed to get this dry-cleaned anyway.
00:11:11Oh, you should put that on the company account.
00:11:14And I want to let you know that you're doing a really good job here.
00:11:17Thank you, Mr. Armstrong.
00:11:20I think I know where I know you from.
00:11:24You do?
00:11:25Yes, Va Tech.
00:11:26I gave a lecture there a couple years ago.
00:11:28I can't believe you remember that.
00:11:30Yeah, you after that lecture and going to the dorms and banging on some door.
00:11:34Maybe some sort of power imbalance.
00:11:37Yeah, I don't think the university would have appreciated me taking advantage of my position.
00:11:43Interesting.
00:11:45I always thought you took risks.
00:11:49Hey, boss.
00:11:51Congrats on the merger.
00:11:54Yeah, I couldn't have done it with everybody in this room, but it's not over yet.
00:11:58But we'll get there soon.
00:12:038 p.m. tonight.
00:12:058 p.m. tonight.
00:12:16He wants me to meet him at the fanciest hotel in the city?
00:12:35Yeah.
00:13:06Wow.
00:13:08That dress fits you perfectly.
00:13:11How did you know my size?
00:13:13My grandfather used to work at a carnival.
00:13:15I could guess your weight, too, but I'd rather just buy a dress for you.
00:13:22This room must cost a fortune.
00:13:24Yeah, they tend to comp the room when you own the hotel.
00:13:28I'm used to my wine coming in a box.
00:13:32You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:13:35No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:13:40I'm used to my wine coming in a box.
00:13:44You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:13:47No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:14:09You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:14:12No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:14:16You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:14:19No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:14:23You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:14:26No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:14:30You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:14:33No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:14:37You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:14:40No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:14:44You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:14:47No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:14:51You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:14:54No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:14:58You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:15:01No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:15:05No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:15:10You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:15:13No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:15:17You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:15:20The only one.
00:15:23I
00:15:28Hope you're not too good for box wine though. Oh, I am never too good for box wine. Oh
00:15:35Gosh, this has been such a whirlwind. I am falling so hard. Just be careful, honey. I
00:15:45Know
00:15:46I'm trying to take it slow
00:15:48I mean that merger is heating up all the stockholders in the company have their eye on him right now
00:15:53They might be looking to make it a hostile takeover
00:15:57You're the only person I've told we both decided to be discreet
00:16:00Last thing he needs is media attention. It's also the last thing you need with your mom. How is Teresa doing better?
00:16:07They say she has one more treatment and hopefully she'll be in remission. That's great news. I
00:16:13Really need to keep this job
00:16:18You
00:16:20Were you just gonna stand there we're gonna get to work do you have any idea what you're doing?
00:16:25We're getting so close to finalizing this merger. Of course. I know what I'm doing
00:16:29You
00:16:47You're spying on me
00:16:51Not me
00:16:53But somebody is
00:16:55Those came across my desk earlier today and I had to pay a pretty good penny to keep them out of the press
00:17:03I'm not a married man. I can date somebody you're divorced with Ruby isn't final
00:17:07She won't sign the papers Robert. Anyway, you cut it Sebastian. It can be a problem
00:17:13The board is wary of getting into business with another billionaire playboy. They like stability
00:17:19Especially after that one in Gotham went rogue maybe it would help to be a happily married man. I
00:17:27Don't think that exists. I
00:17:30Got news for you pal. It does 35 years
00:17:40I wish I could tell the world how I feel about her
00:17:44But the world finding out about us during my divorce would hurt the merger
00:17:50I
00:17:52We are playing with fire, but I care about him so much I just can't jeopardize anything
00:18:06Well, well, well, what do we have here
00:18:11Excuse me. I'm a buddy Bruno my buddy
00:18:15Hi, I'm Vanessa. Mr. Armstrong's new assistant
00:18:19We have so much in common. I'm also new at Armstrong Enterprises
00:18:22I'm here to dictate the merger but why talk about work while at work when we can talk about play while we play
00:18:29What happy hour tinnies on me?
00:18:33tinnies
00:18:34martinis tinnies to bikinis
00:18:39That's funny, yeah, what'd you say we get out of this wet clothes and into a dry martini
00:18:49Are all your pickup lines martini based? Yeah
00:18:56We need to talk
00:18:59Ruby I didn't see you on my schedule. Oh, okay. I'm pretty sure I don't need to be on your schedule because I'm your wife
00:19:06XY what do you need? What's the problem? I'm still unhappy with the divorce terms
00:19:13How can you be unhappy? It's fair. I paid you more than half. I
00:19:17I still want you. No, baby voice Ruby. Okay, we're through
00:19:24Fine, clearly you don't want me anymore
00:19:27But I do know that you want me to sign before the merger the merger has nothing to do with you
00:19:32What if I wanted to have something to do with me you are entitled to none of that. We'll see about that
00:19:39You need to get out of here before I call security you wouldn't do
00:19:47You need to go
00:19:58Hey there
00:20:00Sorry, I'm wiped. I
00:20:02Know that you overheard Ruby yelling at me. It's none of my business. It's over between her and I
00:20:09She does not think so
00:20:13So
00:20:14Would you like to have dinner with me? I'm not really hungry
00:20:20You sure about that I
00:20:24Don't think it's a good idea
00:20:26Look, I know that we've both been under a lot of stress
00:20:29We can just keep it simple have some good food and take our mind off things. No pressure. He's right
00:20:36We're both under a lot of stress, but I can't put my stress on him. So dinner
00:20:41Keep it simple. Keep it simple
00:20:45I
00:20:55This is simple you're worth it
00:21:01I'm worried about the merger
00:21:07You too, I'm not worried about you closing it I'm worried about us look it's almost a done deal
00:21:14All eyes are on you
00:21:16With this and your divorce, don't you worry that this will make the company think you're unfit unfit for what?
00:21:22The merger is just money and I have money, but I don't have love
00:21:29And I want to be with you
00:21:33I don't know
00:21:36Why are you so hesitant I don't know if I can tell him
00:21:40I
00:21:42What's going on my mom is
00:21:47Cancer
00:21:48She has cancer and I just need to focus on work right now because her bills are mounting up
00:21:54You know, I could take care of that for you. No, Sebastian. That's not why I'm telling you
00:21:58I don't want your charity. My mom always taught me to earn everything I get
00:22:02Well
00:22:06She sounds like a strong woman
00:22:09She's the strongest woman. I know I admire you. I don't need to be admired. I need to be understood
00:22:18Understood I
00:22:20Think we should slow down a little
00:22:23What are you talking about? Maybe just be friends. I
00:22:27I don't think I could just be friends with you. I don't think I can be anything more
00:22:45I see you
00:22:47What I
00:22:49See you you're a rising star of this company. I am just trying to work here. I don't need any distractions
00:22:56Let me guess your job's a joke. You're broke. Your love life's the away
00:23:01It's like you're always stuck in second gear
00:23:04It hasn't been your day your week your month or even your year
00:23:12No, babe, come on
00:23:19Release the attention
00:23:21Come on
00:23:25Maybe this is for the better. I have to get Sebastian to end this. This is the only way. Uh,
00:23:33Yeah, that's the spot that's what I'm talking about girl
00:23:37Oh
00:23:48Sorry, mr. Sebastian, hey Sebastian, don't worry. We're off the clock
00:23:58This is hot don't ever touch me again
00:24:08Play hard again. I like that
00:24:11brew no likey
00:24:15You big stud you got this she's yours to can play this game
00:24:22Be there
00:24:29Hey, I'm sorry about nothing to be sorry about
00:24:33We're both adults. You don't owe me anything
00:24:36He was just being I don't care about him I
00:24:41Just I don't know. I thought that you were different. I I have to let this happen
00:24:46You know what? I think you're right. I
00:24:48Think that we should just be friends
00:24:52No
00:24:54more like work colleagues
00:24:59Because I had hoped that we were gonna build something together
00:25:02But my life my business wasn't built off hope it was built off hard work
00:25:07No, and I was blinded by what I thought was such an amazing person
00:25:13But the reality is you're just like everyone else
00:25:18You're just after my money
00:25:20Oh
00:25:31What about all this break room time I thought I told you never touch me again
00:25:38Get off me, you know, I'm not interested
00:25:51I
00:25:56Tell me everything
00:25:59It was terrible what I did, but this merger is so important to Sebastian
00:26:03I couldn't risk losing it for him. You were never gonna lose it for him. I can't be a distraction to him
00:26:09Maybe he needs a distraction
00:26:12What did you do? I
00:26:15Almost kissed Bruno
00:26:17The aggressive guy only did it to make Sebastian forget about me so he could think about the merger I
00:26:24Hope you know what you're doing
00:26:28I wish we had met in college things would be so different
00:26:39Kate I don't know how to fix this girl. You can't fix being in love
00:26:47What do you think Sebastian's doing right now
00:26:55What is wrong with you, I mean you have everything and even after this merger you'll have even more
00:27:02You can have any woman you desire
00:27:07Boy don't ask I'm humble
00:27:14You'd give it all up and be with her wouldn't you
00:27:17I
00:27:19Well, if you love her then you should just go to her
00:27:26What do you have to drink in this dump Ruby
00:27:29What are you doing here? Come in. I'm sorry. I was a cranky bitch earlier. What are you doing here?
00:27:35Well things got a little heated earlier
00:27:37And I thought I should come make amends
00:27:42Is it me
00:27:45Well, is it hot in here
00:27:47I
00:28:10Missed you we're so good together
00:28:17I
00:28:27May take you to the bedroom
00:28:35No, no, hey, I'm sorry, I I can't do this look we had something in the past Ruby
00:28:47It's about that bitch
00:28:50Don't call her that don't regret this Sebastian Armstrong
00:28:55Oh
00:29:15Hey, hey, what is that?
00:29:25You must have dropped it
00:29:30My god somebody's been spying on us
00:29:41Thanks for the statement ma'am, we'll keep an eye out for the perp in the meantime try to get some rest good night
00:29:51Thank you
00:29:54Yeah, of course
00:29:57How did you know where I lived I
00:30:01Looked your address up at work. I was coming over to apologize about what?
00:30:07Look I was a jerk earlier and I overreacted. It's okay Vanessa
00:30:15People in my position have a very hard time with dating
00:30:18Everyone only seems to want one thing for me and that's why I have to be protective. I've been blinded by love before Ruby
00:30:27That obvious, huh? She's bitch
00:30:31Yeah, and she also could put this hold on people and I didn't realize it till much later that she's
00:30:38Just a gold digger
00:30:40And she never loved me. She only loved my bank account and that's why I tend to be defensive
00:30:46Especially maybe it's just not the right time for us
00:30:51You have this merger, I don't want you to lose sight of it
00:30:57And you have your mother how's she doing she has her last treatment coming up so we're hopeful
00:31:07She knows that I put off my career goals to take care of her and
00:31:12She carries that guilt
00:31:15The other day she said that sometimes she was she had died
00:31:21So I could live
00:31:24She's a strong woman just like you look I appreciate your generosity
00:31:29But as of now, all I'm asking is that we remain boss
00:31:34and secretary
00:31:38Deal
00:31:42Deal
00:31:44Under one condition, what is it?
00:31:49You replace this
00:31:53Sure, you still have my black Amex card, I never used it
00:31:58Okay, we need to go down to the tour boutique and get yourself another cocktail dress. I'm not going to do that
00:32:07Well, you need to because I need you to attend a dinner with me
00:32:11No dates, no, no, it's not a date
00:32:13Personal assistant strictly business. You feed me the names of people that I should know. It's boring, but the food is good
00:32:22So, what do you say deal that's my one condition you really are a good negotiator
00:32:33You should probably go
00:32:37Okay
00:32:41You
00:32:48Can I help you in yes, yes, I am looking for dress looks like you need a whole new wardrobe Oh
00:32:56Probably
00:32:57Sorry, we don't have anything in the hobo casual collection. Oh, I know I know
00:33:02I don't usually shop at places like this
00:33:05But I actually walk by here all the time and stare at that
00:33:08Address in the window not to cut you off. I'm pretty busy here and we only serve to high-end clients
00:33:17Okay
00:33:20Maybe I'm in the wrong store. Maybe you are I should probably go you should
00:33:27You
00:33:29Know wait just a minute. What is going on here? I don't belong here. Of course you do. Mr. Sebastian Armstrong. Welcome
00:33:35You weren't very welcoming to my friend here. I didn't know she was that shouldn't matter. You don't have to do this
00:33:41Yes, I do. You should treat everyone who walks through that door with respect. I'm so sorry. Mr. Armstrong
00:33:48I'm really sorry. My boyfriend just dumped me and I'm in a terrible mood
00:33:52It's okay, I actually have those same sneakers that you're wearing I love them also that dress in the window
00:33:58I love it, too, but I'm jealous because I know it'll look way better on you. Plus I have at least food
00:34:04I'm oversharing just wrap up the dress. We have a
00:34:08Big event to attend to tonight
00:34:22You
00:34:28Sorry, I know that this is a lot I don't want to let you down just stick with me. I have some cocktail hour negotiating
00:34:40God I didn't realize they let Sebastian you haven't answered any of my phone calls. Our divorce terms are unacceptable
00:34:46Sorry, mr. Come on. This fashion is about to give me speech. I'm sorry
00:34:50Who the fuck are you this is a conversation between my husband and I you mean your ex-husband
00:35:05Oh, no, I'm so sorry, I'm such a klutz
00:35:21I
00:35:23Think it's about time we got legal involved to talk about these terms and details before it goes to legal
00:35:28Should I have my guys look at it your guys?
00:35:32Just keep taking notes you're new here. So maybe you can learn a thing or two about negotiating
00:35:37Pretty sure I could teach you a thing or two
00:35:45Thank You Vanessa
00:35:48Let me know if you need anything else I need some of that
00:35:52Damn, she's hot
00:35:54Nothing wrong with dipping the pen in the company ink. Am I right boys? I
00:35:59Didn't know that you two were an item. There's a lot. You don't know about me. So it's mr. Armstrong
00:36:06So formal this company needed a little joke like me
00:36:11Guys this isn't a pissing contest. Yeah, I know cuz I already got the prize
00:36:18So you are dating? I mean if you call getting freaky in a two-star hotel dating, come on, keep it classy
00:36:27She won't be doing anything classy tonight respect the workplace
00:36:31and chill
00:36:33You got money like us cheap sluts like Vanessa our dime a dozen
00:36:41Stop stop
00:36:45You're done get out of here pack your shit up we don't do sexual harassment at this company
00:36:50Okay, big boss, man. I'll leave are you gonna regret this?
00:36:55You have no idea who I am and what I'm capable of just leave son. It's over
00:37:01Don't worry Sebastian I got your back back in my day guys, I came would have gotten it much worse
00:37:09This won't affect our negotiations at all. It's good to be rid of the bad energy in the room. Oh
00:37:20My god
00:37:31Vanessa what's wrong? Someone vandalized my car. What are you? Okay?
00:37:41Stop there. I
00:37:48Can't see their faces they're wearing masks the timestamp says it's from this afternoon so it can't be Bruno
00:37:55He was in my office at that time, I'll send this to the authorities I'm scared
00:38:05I'll protect you. Oh
00:38:12There's my sweet daughter hi dog, how's my mom doing?
00:38:15Hi, Vanessa. Your mother is doing exceptionally
00:38:19Your mother is doing exceptionally well, we couldn't be happier with her results and as you know, the entire staff loves her
00:38:27Just trying to make the best of it. Hopefully this will be her last treatment and send her cancer into remission
00:38:33The only sad thing is miss Porter won't be brightening up or oncology ward anymore. Stop
00:38:39I'll leave you to
00:38:42Mm-hmm
00:38:44How are you, honey? I'm good works really busy
00:38:48Well, you always managed to keep a handle on everything. I just can't wait to get out of here food sucks
00:38:56You okay, you seem a bit distracted. I
00:38:59Have to tell you something mom. I don't want you to worry
00:39:02Well, I'm gonna worry whether you tell me or not. I
00:39:06Think I have a stalker
00:39:07What someone vandalized my car they wrote a whole a bad word a magic marker
00:39:13Well, maybe some vinegar or something will help get that off. I know I think it was somehow connected to this guy at work
00:39:20This guy at work Bruno Lombardi
00:39:22He has been all over me and it's starting to worry me out. You said Bruno Lombardi John Lombardi son
00:39:29John
00:39:33Lombardi runs a crime family. Yes, and Bruno is quote-unquote heir to that throne a
00:39:42Crime family. Yeah, your uncle had some running with them years ago
00:39:46They're thugs and if Bruno is anything like his father you want to be swiping left like the kids say I
00:39:52Think he got fired today. What if he blames me for everything?
00:39:55Kids today, they always want to blame somebody else for their issues. They can't take responsibility, but not my baby girl
00:40:05The Lombardi crime family accused of racketeering drugs human trafficking
00:40:11Apparently, he's still running the crime family from prison. Hmm, and he's grooming Bruno to take over
00:40:18They've got some troubles going on. So honey, please be careful. I have to warn Sebastian
00:40:25I have to go mom. I love you
00:40:45You need a replacement for the whore mobile
00:40:49No, I can't accept this you have to I really can't then why not?
00:40:55Sebastian
00:40:57I'm worried. I
00:41:00Found out that Bruno has ties to the mafia. No our HR fully vetted him. I'm sure there's ways of skirting that
00:41:07Word is he's being groomed to become a head of the crime family. Then why would he want a job here?
00:41:12I don't know. He could be dangerous
00:41:14Well, you don't need to worry about that anymore because I fired him
00:41:19That's why I'm worried. No, look. I have the best security that money can buy
00:41:25We don't need to be intimidated by people like Bruno
00:41:29And we need to focus on the good that we can do and speaking of I have a
00:41:33Charity event that I'd like you to help me out with tonight
00:41:38Charity yes for cancer research. Oh, I
00:41:41Would love to hmm, but I don't know
00:41:44Look, somebody just dropped out last minute. You'd be doing me a big big favor. It's at the Biltmore ballroom 6 p.m. Tonight
00:41:50One
00:41:55Condition okay, what?
00:42:01You take the car back
00:42:04Fine
00:42:07See you tonight
00:42:12Damn he's a good negotiator
00:42:21You
00:42:26Must be the new model
00:42:29You're on stage and five on stage
00:42:32What is this? This is a charity auction people are gonna bid on you for dates
00:42:37No, no, no, no, I can't do this. Are you kidding? This is gonna be fun and it's for a good cause girl
00:42:43You wouldn't mind a man bidding on me for a change
00:42:45Yeah
00:42:49Going once going twice and she is sold to that gentleman over there for
00:42:56$500,000 for a special date and this is a new charity record for us. Thank you for your generosity, sir. Oh
00:43:07What you lucky here, I guess they let anyone into these charity events don't they next on stage, please welcome
00:43:15Vanessa Porter I
00:43:19Just sold for
00:43:20500,000 said a new charity record that crowd it's gonna eat you up and
00:43:26Remember ladies and gents your bids will be going towards a very special cause cancer research labs
00:43:33Standing next to me is our beautiful last model Vanessa Porter
00:43:37The lucky winner will be taking this lovely lady on a date and just dinner. No funny business. Okay. I'm talking to you. Mr
00:43:44Goldstein
00:43:46the bidding will start at
00:43:49$300,000
00:43:51500,000
00:43:53500,000
00:43:54$600,000 great. We have
00:43:57600,000 over there
00:44:00$700,000 we got seven over here
00:44:03$800,000
00:44:05800,000
00:44:061 million dollars. I
00:44:09I
00:44:12Just sold for
00:44:13500,000 said a new charity record that crowd it's gonna eat you up and
00:44:18Remember ladies and gents your bids will be going towards a very special cause cancer research labs
00:44:26Standing next to me is our beautiful last model Vanessa Porter
00:44:30The lucky winner will be taking this lovely lady on a date and just dinner. No funny business. Okay, I'm talking to you. Mr
00:44:37Goldstein
00:44:38The bidding will start at
00:44:41$300,000
00:44:44500,000
00:44:45500,000
00:44:47$600,000 great. We have
00:44:49600,000 over there
00:44:52$700,000 we got seven over here
00:44:56$800,000
00:44:57800,000 1 million dollars
00:45:00$1,000,000
00:45:041 million dollars
00:45:07Sir, wow, what an amazing finale any other bids going once
00:45:13going twice
00:45:15And sold to that gentleman over there for 1 million dollars
00:45:20what an amazing finale beating the previous record of
00:45:25What's her name?
00:45:27Anyway, sir, please come up and claim your prize
00:45:31This is going to be fun
00:45:37You cannot go out on that date it could be dangerous I don't have a choice
00:45:42You always have a choice. It's in the next room. It's in a controlled space
00:45:47Why are you doing this because he wants me to back out. He wants to make you look bad
00:45:53I'm doing this for the charity. It's just dinner in public. It'll be fine
00:45:57I
00:45:59Okay, I trust you
00:46:02I also want to see what Bruno's up to
00:46:06What's his game plan?
00:46:11You know for a winning bet of 1 million dollars you think they serve better
00:46:16I'd rather be home
00:46:18Drinking my wine from a box. We have so much in common
00:46:23I'd rather be at your home, too
00:46:25What do you want from me, what are you talking about, baby? I just want to get to know you
00:46:31Oh, I have been very clear. I am NOT interested
00:46:38Don't you know who I am? Oh, I know who you think you are. I
00:46:44Paid a lot of money for this day make a scene and I can make things very difficult for you and your little boyfriend
00:46:55You know
00:46:57This wine ain't that bad
00:47:05Where are you going? The date ain't over yet, sweetheart. Can a girl use the restroom?
00:47:10Oh
00:47:22Stop playing games, babe. We know what that 1 million bought me
00:47:31I'm good. Everybody. I'm good. Oh
00:47:41I
00:47:47Knock hey, how was the date?
00:47:52And
00:47:53Who was from?
00:47:54From Bruno with all my love. Thanks for the magical night. Well, I guess that answers that
00:47:59Sebastian that's it wasn't no. No, it's fine. I'm I have some work. I need to be doing now
00:48:11I
00:48:14Am just throwing this out there, but I think I'm entitled to more like 65%
00:48:21Yeah, that sounds fine fine
00:48:24Sebastian that's robbery your head isn't in the game
00:48:27We need to wrap this up so we can send it before Congress and push this merger through soon a good
00:48:34Negotiation is where both parties walk away equally unhappy and right now Sebastian
00:48:41I'm very happy
00:48:47That's it Sebastian I'm done it's over
00:48:53Wait, what do you mean that it's over? We need a break. Listen, why don't we take a long weekend?
00:48:58You can go home and refocus on this merger and I can spend some time with my grandkids
00:49:04We've spent every day at this damn office we can come back on Tuesday and wrap this thing up
00:49:12Okay, yeah, yeah that that's a good idea let me
00:49:17Everyone listen up everyone can have all for the week with pay
00:49:21Okay
00:49:30So if he plans for the weekend, how would I I just found out I have the week off
00:49:35Hmm. Well, I'd like to take you to dinner special night. I
00:49:39Can't but thank you
00:49:42My mom's still in the hospital. So I have to go visit her. Well, maybe she'd like a box of chocolates
00:49:47Yeah, maybe she would
00:49:51Can
00:49:53I come in
00:49:56He's fine, I'd love to have a drink but I can't well no one offered you one I can't because I'm pregnant
00:50:06You're pregnant, I don't know how to tell you this Sebastian, but you're the father
00:50:13That's impossible we broke up three months ago
00:50:15Can't you tell I'm two months pregnant, I don't know I can't be the father. Okay. Well, I have a paternity test an ultrasound. That's a different
00:50:24Well, this is true then I'm not the type of man that runs from his responsibilities, it's what I love about you
00:50:41You
00:50:43Well, if this is true, then I'm not the type of man that runs from his responsibilities.
00:50:50That's what I love about you, you're so responsible.
00:50:57You need to go.
00:50:58I need time to think, Ruby.
00:51:00I'll leave that there for you.
00:51:05I don't know how I'm going to tell Vanessa, but I have to be honest with her.
00:51:16I think we got him.
00:51:20I hope so.
00:51:22You riding whore on her car did nothing, and me leaving those photos that I took when I
00:51:26broke into her house also didn't work.
00:51:27Okay, well I'm still out too grand for a fake paternity test.
00:51:31I really thought Sebastian hitting me would ruin this merger.
00:51:34Okay, I still want the merger to happen, moron.
00:51:37I just want the divorce to happen after, so that I get half.
00:51:40And if that doesn't work, we'll move on to plan C, and eliminate Sebastian altogether.
00:51:46I know exactly where he hangs out when he needs time alone.
00:51:49He'll pay for humiliating Elombardi.
00:52:24That is beautiful and delicious.
00:52:28Who's it from?
00:52:30I hope it's not from Bruno.
00:52:32Oh my God.
00:52:36If you change your mind, I'm here for you.
00:52:39With all my love, Sebastian.
00:52:49It's a plane ticket.
00:52:51To Italy.
00:52:55You must go.
00:52:57I'm not leaving you, Mom.
00:53:02Two tickets.
00:53:08Mom?
00:53:09How are you feeling?
00:53:10I'm feeling like I need to see the Italian countryside, and eat some authentic Italian.
00:53:16It's like we're going to Italy!
00:53:18Yes!
00:53:32Welcome.
00:53:34Hi.
00:53:38Nice to finally meet you.
00:53:39Oh, lovely to meet you too.
00:53:40Yeah, come on in.
00:53:43So, Miss Porter, how are you doing?
00:53:47Wonderful.
00:53:49Just wonderful.
00:53:50Thank you so much for bringing my daughter and I out here.
00:53:54And that private jet experience, that is the way to travel.
00:53:59And the food was delicious.
00:54:02Mine is yours, so feel free to make yourself at home.
00:54:10Mom, where are you going? Are you feeling okay?
00:54:13I'm fine.
00:54:14Absolutely awesome.
00:54:15I have never felt better.
00:54:17Yeah.
00:54:18So I'm just off now to find myself an Italian man.
00:54:21Mom!
00:54:22You are in the right place, then.
00:54:24Oh, do not encourage her!
00:54:28I'm going to leave you guys alone.
00:54:30Enjoy.
00:54:31Okay.
00:54:32Well, cheers to that.
00:54:34Cheers to that.
00:54:39I need to come clean.
00:54:42Bruno and I...
00:54:44Look, I don't care about...
00:54:45No, listen, we were never a thing.
00:54:47You and Bruno never had an affair?
00:54:48No, I faked the whole thing.
00:54:51Why?
00:54:53Mike didn't know how to break it off with you.
00:54:56I was afraid I was a distraction, so I lied.
00:55:00And it blew up in my face.
00:55:04Vanessa, I need you to understand something very clearly.
00:55:07I'm not distracted by us together.
00:55:10I'm distracted by us apart.
00:55:25And I also want to be honest with you about something.
00:55:28Ruby told me that she is pregnant, and it's mine.
00:55:32What? How?
00:55:33Look, I don't believe her, but I still do need to play this thing right.
00:55:36And I hope that you can trust me on this.
00:55:41Okay.
00:55:43I trust you.
00:55:47I love you.
00:55:53I love you, too.
00:55:58I love you.
00:56:00I love you.
00:56:02I love you.
00:56:04I love you.
00:56:06I love you.
00:56:08I love you.
00:56:10I love you.
00:56:12I love you.
00:56:14I love you.
00:56:16I love you.
00:56:18I love you.
00:56:20I love you.
00:56:22I love you.
00:56:24I love you.
00:56:26I love you.
00:56:28I love you.
00:56:37I should go check on my...
00:56:38Mom?
00:56:53Hello?
00:56:54Who is this?
00:56:55I'm your mother.
00:56:56She will stay safe if you follow my every word.
00:56:58I'll text instructions to this phone.
00:57:00If you alert the authorities, your mother will be killed.
00:57:05I'm coming for you, Mom.
00:57:10This is the address.
00:57:12Vanessa.
00:57:14Glad you made it.
00:57:16Looks like you brought your little boyfriend.
00:57:25He's killing us.
00:57:28So is she.
00:57:30Let's go inside.
00:57:34Look at you two.
00:57:36Wow.
00:57:37The perfect couple.
00:57:38What do you want, Bruno?
00:57:40I'll do the questioning.
00:57:42That's what people with guns get to do.
00:57:45We could have been a great team, but you had to blow it all for some trim.
00:57:50Just tell me why the...
00:57:51I always hated guys like you, Sebastian.
00:57:54Bootstrap guys.
00:57:56That's why I'm going to love letting you drive for everything you've worked for.
00:58:02I want your entire fortune.
00:58:05You son of a bitch!
00:58:07Calm down, Sebastian.
00:58:10You don't want to end up under the sea.
00:58:17Fine.
00:58:18Fine.
00:58:21For Teresa.
00:58:23We just need to know that she's alive.
00:58:30Mom!
00:58:32It's okay.
00:58:34Mom, it's okay.
00:58:36It's okay.
00:58:38Boo-boo.
00:58:40There's your proof of life.
00:58:42Transfer the money to this address using this phone.
00:58:44This guy doesn't matter.
00:58:46As long as you and your mother are safe,
00:58:49I can always make money, but I need you by my side.
00:58:58Ka-ching.
00:59:00Thanks for the money.
00:59:02But you didn't really think I'd let your mom go, did you?
00:59:06No.
00:59:08I didn't.
00:59:10I'm like...
00:59:13Ruby, you killed him!
00:59:15Oh, whoopsies.
00:59:17I'm such a klutz.
00:59:19Guess I won't be sharing that money after all.
00:59:24I don't know.
00:59:26I don't know.
00:59:28I don't know.
00:59:30I don't know.
00:59:32I don't know.
00:59:34I don't know.
00:59:36I don't know.
00:59:38I don't know.
00:59:40Honey, you play chess.
00:59:42You know the pawns always die.
00:59:45Hands up!
00:59:49Why are you doing this?
00:59:50I gave you everything.
00:59:52Why?
00:59:53Because you left me!
00:59:55Nobody leaves me.
00:59:57I get everything I've always wanted.
01:00:00You know exactly why.
01:00:04When I met you,
01:00:06you were nothing.
01:00:07The only reason you married me was for my family name.
01:00:10For my clout.
01:00:12You used me to climb the social ladder.
01:00:14Then once you got to the top,
01:00:16you dropped me.
01:00:18And what, you think this whore can replace me?
01:00:21You're wrong.
01:00:23I married you for what I thought was out of love.
01:00:25But then I quickly realized
01:00:27that all you ever cared about was material shit.
01:00:30And I tried to prove to you that we can't have it all.
01:00:33We could.
01:00:35Spare me, Mr. Perfect, please.
01:00:37I really can't.
01:00:45No, no.
01:00:49Oopsies!
01:00:51Sorry, my little mouse.
01:00:53It won't happen again.
01:00:55Ruby, you can fix all of this.
01:00:57All you need to do is let Teresa go.
01:01:01Fix this?
01:01:02Yes.
01:01:04This is beyond repair, my dear husband.
01:01:07Revenge, retribution, whatever you want to call it.
01:01:10I finally have the power.
01:01:15You bitch!
01:01:18Most dads give their girls jewelry.
01:01:20But not my dad.
01:01:22I used to think guns were scary.
01:01:24But in the right hand, they're quite beautiful.
01:01:28We could have been great, Sebastian.
01:01:30But you had to go ahead and ruin it all.
01:01:32Shut the fuck up, Ruby!
01:01:33I'm gonna kill you both.
01:01:35And when the police get here,
01:01:37they'll find me laying on the ground
01:01:39covered in blood, screaming,
01:01:41help me!
01:01:43Help me!
01:01:45And I'll blame it on that mafia moron.
01:01:51Drop it!
01:02:03You're okay?
01:02:05Yeah, I'm okay, honey.
01:02:07I knew you'd come and get me.
01:02:09But next time,
01:02:11can we go to Paris, please?
01:02:13Okay.
01:02:16Miss Porter,
01:02:18I'm Detective Colette.
01:02:20I'm here to arrest you.
01:02:22I'm here to arrest you.
01:02:24I'm here to arrest you.
01:02:26I'm here to arrest you.
01:02:28I'm here to arrest you.
01:02:30I'm here to arrest you.
01:02:31Miss Porter,
01:02:33I'm Detective Colombo.
01:02:35We've been monitoring the Lombardi crime family
01:02:37for several months now,
01:02:39and we have all the information we need
01:02:41to indict Ruby and Bruno on an extortion plot.
01:02:43But how?
01:02:45We had somebody on the inside.
01:02:49You're a cop?
01:02:51Yep.
01:02:53Department of Justice undercover.
01:02:55The merger made us look into a possible crime link
01:02:57with Armstrong Enterprises.
01:02:59Turns out, Sebastian is legit.
01:03:01That means Rapaul connected me
01:03:03to the talent base at just the right time.
01:03:05I would have never guessed.
01:03:07Guess those late-night wine sessions
01:03:09were just research, huh?
01:03:11Getting to be your friend was just one of the benefits.
01:03:13Oh, uh, one more thing.
01:03:15Mr. Armstrong, your money's secure.
01:03:17We made sure the transfer didn't go through.
01:03:27And in business news,
01:03:29Congress has approved the Bastion Enterprise merger.
01:03:31CEO Sebastian Armstrong
01:03:33is now the richest man in the world.
01:03:35This merger is a non-presented green deal.
01:03:37They have agreed to convert 70%
01:03:39of their carbon-producing plants
01:03:41into renewable energy-powered plants.
01:03:45Cheers to Teresa
01:03:47being cancer-free for six months.
01:03:49Cheers.
01:03:54And cheers to Vanessa
01:03:58for her hopefully making me
01:03:59the happiest man on earth.
01:04:01Oh, my God.
01:04:06Will you marry me?
01:04:12Yes.
01:04:21I promise to love you forever.
01:04:24I promise to love you forever.
01:04:25I promise to love you forever.