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00:00:00Hey, this is Richard Allenton. I can't answer the phone right now, so please leave a message.
00:00:13Hey, Grandpa.
00:00:17It's one thing to set me up on a bunch of blind dates with these goody-two-shoe women.
00:00:23But to trick me into thinking I'm coming to a business meeting that's actually a blind date, that's low.
00:00:30Let's hope this one's different.
00:00:35I don't even know what to say to this guy. I don't know how to talk to rich people. Be sexy.
00:00:43Darling, just act better than everyone else in the room. And being sexy is easy.
00:00:49Bite your lip, push up the girls. It works every time.
00:00:53Wait, what girls?
00:00:54Yes. And don't forget, these rich men get bored easily. So challenge them, be bold, and put them on the spot.
00:01:03I don't think I can do this.
00:01:04The sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner I pay you for your mother's surgery.
00:01:10It's your call.
00:01:11Oh, my God.
00:01:29Oh.
00:01:30媚 mode
00:01:33Oh.
00:01:33Oh.
00:01:34Oh.
00:01:37Oh.
00:01:37Oh.
00:01:38Are you going to stare at me all night or be a gentleman and get my seat, big boy?
00:01:45Of course.
00:01:53Sorry, I've been set up with many girls before, but none like you.
00:01:59You're so...
00:02:00Rich?
00:02:02Sexy?
00:02:04Frankly, yes.
00:02:06Sorry, what was your name?
00:02:08Valentina Kingsley.
00:02:12And you are?
00:02:13Blaine Ellington, CEO of Ellington Incorporated.
00:02:18And this is a successful company?
00:02:21It's not ringing any bells.
00:02:24Waiter?
00:02:25Yes, Mr. Ellington.
00:02:27You still have the Chateau Petrus on the shelf, yes?
00:02:30Yes, of course.
00:02:31If so, we'll have two bottles.
00:02:34It's $60,000 per bottle, sir.
00:02:37You want two?
00:02:39Actually, I'm pretty thirsty.
00:02:42Better bring three.
00:02:44Yes, of course, right away, sir.
00:02:46And what do you do, Valentina Kingsley?
00:02:55I invest.
00:02:57In what?
00:02:58In everything.
00:03:02What am I not investing in?
00:03:04Businesses?
00:03:06Charities?
00:03:07I see.
00:03:08I see.
00:03:10And you live in the city?
00:03:12The city.
00:03:14The hills.
00:03:16My yacht.
00:03:19My private island.
00:03:21I'm everywhere, darling.
00:03:23You're so impressive.
00:03:26So unlike the other girls I've seen.
00:03:30Doesn't surprise me.
00:03:31I'm one of a kind, darling.
00:03:37Um, you've got a little, uh...
00:03:51Kurt?
00:03:52Kurt?
00:03:53What's my manager doing here?
00:03:55My business dinner just ended.
00:04:01The presentation for the China branch.
00:04:03Looking good.
00:04:04Amazing.
00:04:04You're the best, Kurt.
00:04:05Well, I just, uh, won't keep you two.
00:04:07Just wanted to say hi.
00:04:10Rose petals for a business dinner?
00:04:11Ended up being a blind date.
00:04:13Ah, classic.
00:04:15All right, well, you two have fun.
00:04:17I've got to be honest with you.
00:04:26You're so unlike any of the girls I've been with.
00:04:30Would you like to come to my place?
00:04:32I can take this chance to get closer to the AI code.
00:04:35Absolutely, darling.
00:04:43Whoa.
00:04:44Welcome to my home.
00:04:48After you.
00:05:04Oh, my.
00:05:14You like what you see?
00:05:18You're getting there, darling.
00:05:20Nothing like the Calvin Klein model I dated, but...
00:05:24Well, then.
00:05:25Shall we get started?
00:05:29Uh, not so fast.
00:05:32Okay.
00:05:33A little foreplay?
00:05:35I did not think this through at all.
00:05:37How am I supposed to find the drive when he's trying to suck my face off?
00:05:40Looking for something?
00:05:47Oh, um...
00:05:48Ah.
00:05:52I should have known that was your style.
00:05:55Oh, yes, darling.
00:05:58Ugh.
00:05:59I can't believe people are actually into this.
00:06:01I'm not used to being the one tied up.
00:06:03It's usually the other way around.
00:06:05Valentina?
00:06:11Patience, darling.
00:06:12I'm building the suspense.
00:06:15Ah, I see.
00:06:17Ugh.
00:06:18Where could it be?
00:06:19Right.
00:06:20And you say guys actually like this?
00:06:23Oh, yes.
00:06:24It's very popular with the manly men in France.
00:06:27How long does it take for something to actually happen?
00:06:37That's...
00:06:38That's new.
00:06:42The painting!
00:06:43Maybe there's a safe behind there.
00:06:45Oh, uh...
00:06:46Sorry, this painting caught my eye.
00:06:49It looks exactly like...
00:06:51The one in my mansion in Sweden.
00:06:54It's where I keep my safe.
00:06:56Huh.
00:06:57People actually still hide things behind paintings?
00:07:01Thought that was only in the movies.
00:07:03Uh, no.
00:07:04It's quite popular.
00:07:06Where do you hide your luxurious safekeepings?
00:07:11In a super, super, super secret hiding place.
00:07:15Ugh, come on.
00:07:18Now, why don't you come over here and get this thing started?
00:07:21Oh, uh...
00:07:23Most unfortunate.
00:07:24I'm...
00:07:25I'm getting the utmost important business call.
00:07:28And I must take it.
00:07:29Right now?
00:07:30What?
00:07:31What about me?
00:07:33Valentina!
00:07:37Wait!
00:07:39Untie me!
00:07:40Ew.
00:07:46Really, Blaine?
00:07:47What?
00:07:49But you and your models.
00:07:52Last night was not a model.
00:07:54I was actually impressed.
00:07:57Did I hear it right?
00:07:59Blaine actually had a date he liked.
00:08:02It was fantastic.
00:08:03The other girls, they're so boring.
00:08:05But this one, she's a mystery I can't quite crack.
00:08:10I must see her again.
00:08:12Blaine, these dates aren't about you having sexy adventures.
00:08:16It's about you finding a wife you can settle down with and running the company.
00:08:23Grandfather.
00:08:23Hmm?
00:08:24Listen to him.
00:08:25He's not ready to be the face of Ellington.
00:08:27I am much more qualified.
00:08:29Oh, yeah.
00:08:31I'm done having this conversation with you, dear.
00:08:33No, no, no, no.
00:08:36Look, you do great work right where you are.
00:08:39Right?
00:08:39Yeah, you weren't meant to be some CEO.
00:08:43No, but Blaine.
00:08:44Blaine will learn in time.
00:08:47Whatever.
00:08:48Have fun with your little girlfriend, Blaine.
00:08:51I have actual work to attend to.
00:08:54Well.
00:08:57Yeah, yeah.
00:08:58Thanks.
00:08:59Thanks.
00:09:05Hello?
00:09:06How's our plan going, darling?
00:09:10To perfection.
00:09:13She already has Blaine wrapped around her finger.
00:09:15It won't be long until he flips up, and I can step in and take my throne as Ellington's CEO.
00:09:20Oh, brilliant.
00:09:23It's all coming together perfectly.
00:09:26And the VR tech you're developing, it'll be ready in time when I trade the AI code, right?
00:09:30Oh, yes.
00:09:31It'll be ready.
00:09:32Soon we'll be queens of the tech world.
00:09:35What's he doing here?
00:09:49Speaking of girls, I think I know who would be perfect as your new assistant.
00:09:54Sorry.
00:09:55I'm fine.
00:09:58Ariel.
00:09:59How does he know my name?
00:10:01You dropped your badge.
00:10:02There you go.
00:10:11Thanks.
00:10:18She's amazing.
00:10:22Are you playing hide-and-seek?
00:10:23Is that where you're late?
00:10:24Can I hide next?
00:10:26No, I was dropping their mom off at the hospital.
00:10:28Oh, that was unexpectedly personal.
00:10:30Wait, oh my God, is she okay?
00:10:32Should I bring her a fruit basket?
00:10:34She's just getting some tests done.
00:10:35Oh, thank goodness.
00:10:37Hey, by the way, did you hear?
00:10:40Our new CEO is looking for a personal assistant.
00:10:42Are you going to apply?
00:10:43I'm good where I am.
00:10:44But all the girls are applying.
00:10:46Everyone wants to get close to our boss.
00:10:48You're the best employee in our department, Ariel.
00:10:50I think this position is yours.
00:10:51He's gorgeous.
00:11:03I wouldn't mind looking at that hunk of man all day.
00:11:07Attention, everyone.
00:11:09My name is Blaine, and I am the new CEO.
00:11:12I will try my best to live up to my father, but I ask for patience as I adjust to the new role.
00:11:20And since he is adjusting to this new role, I've decided to assign him a new assistant.
00:11:26Not me, not me, not me.
00:11:28Blaine, meet your new assistant, Ariel.
00:11:31All right, everyone, back to work.
00:11:44You look exactly like...
00:11:49Oh, my God, my cover's blown.
00:11:54Kurt described.
00:11:56Clean, organized desk, confident composure.
00:12:01There'd be a pay raise, of course.
00:12:04This could get me closer to finding the code.
00:12:07When do I start?
00:12:09Perfect.
00:12:10First thing I need help with is there's this file.
00:12:13Oh, um, gotta take a phone call.
00:12:16Send it to me in an email.
00:12:20Ariel, he wants to meet you again.
00:12:23Really?
00:12:25Also, I got you a second number.
00:12:27Just click the link to connect it, so from now on, you're the one he'll be calling.
00:12:32Great.
00:12:38New number, huh?
00:12:43Hello?
00:12:44Hello, Ariel.
00:12:45This is Dr. Westphal.
00:12:47We just got your mother's results.
00:12:48It's not what we hoped, so we need to move quickly if we want that experimental procedure
00:12:57to be a success.
00:12:59Okay, I understand.
00:13:01I'll come up with the money for it soon.
00:13:04Oh, perfect timing.
00:13:17I just finished dinner.
00:13:18Mom, you should be in bed.
00:13:20Honey, I'm fine.
00:13:22Besides, you've been working all day.
00:13:23You shouldn't have to cook for yourself.
00:13:25Mom, please.
00:13:26Honey, sit down.
00:13:38The doctor called?
00:13:40He says it's gotten worse.
00:13:41Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
00:13:42None of that talk, okay?
00:13:45Mom.
00:13:47Eat before your food gets cold.
00:13:48I'll be right back.
00:14:04It's time for the second date, darling.
00:14:06Are you ready?
00:14:09Yeah.
00:14:12Mom, I have to leave for work.
00:14:14I'll make it to go.
00:14:32Oh, where am I?
00:14:38Valentina!
00:14:39Blaine!
00:14:42Darling.
00:14:42What is this dreadful place?
00:14:44Do you intend to have me killed?
00:14:46No, not at all.
00:14:47This place is special.
00:14:50Follow me.
00:15:03How many more?
00:15:04We're almost there.
00:15:05Come on.
00:15:12Wow.
00:15:22Wow.
00:15:31Would you look at that view?
00:15:35I bet you bring all your models up here.
00:15:37Just you, actually.
00:15:37I discovered this place after my father died.
00:15:43You're finally trying?
00:15:45Yeah.
00:15:46I've been thrown into the CEO position,
00:15:49and, uh,
00:15:50I'm a bit in over my head,
00:15:53so I never really get a chance to myself,
00:15:55except when I come here.
00:16:00I'm so sorry.
00:16:00My mom is sick.
00:16:11She needs experimental surgery.
00:16:17So I know it feels to...
00:16:20want to get away.
00:16:22Yeah.
00:16:24I'm used to getting everything,
00:16:26but this is one thing
00:16:28that money can't buy.
00:16:32I'm so sorry about your mom.
00:16:34Thanks.
00:16:37She's all I've got.
00:16:39I don't want to say goodbye to her.
00:16:41Hey!
00:16:51Who's out here?
00:16:56What's happening?
00:16:58Technically,
00:16:59we're not supposed to be up here.
00:17:00What?
00:17:01Run.
00:17:09Hey!
00:17:11What was that?
00:17:20That was fun.
00:17:21Did Calvin Klein take you
00:17:22on any dates that adventurous?
00:17:24No.
00:17:25I suppose not.
00:17:28I haven't felt this way
00:17:29in a really long time.
00:17:32I feel like
00:17:33I can be myself around you.
00:17:36I feel the same way?
00:17:39Will you be my girlfriend, Valentina?
00:17:41That's right.
00:17:41I'm supposed to be Valentina.
00:17:43I can't do this to him.
00:17:48But I need to pay
00:17:49for my mom's surgery.
00:17:50I'd love to.
00:17:58Well, well, well.
00:18:01Martina,
00:18:01what are you doing here?
00:18:02I heard you were actually acting like a big boy CEO.
00:18:07I had to see it for myself.
00:18:10Well, that blind date went so well the other night,
00:18:13it got me thinking maybe grandfather was right.
00:18:15Is that so?
00:18:17Blaine's got himself a little girlfriend?
00:18:20That's right.
00:18:21Wow.
00:18:22What's she like?
00:18:22She's funny,
00:18:24mysterious,
00:18:26confident,
00:18:27hardworking,
00:18:28charitable.
00:18:29She's the whole package.
00:18:31Hmm.
00:18:32Sounds like one that dad actually would have approved of.
00:18:34I'd love to meet her.
00:18:35Oh, sorry, Mr. Ellington.
00:18:39Is this a bad time?
00:18:40No, not at all.
00:18:41My sister just came to visit.
00:18:43Martina,
00:18:44this is my new assistant, Ariel.
00:18:47Martina,
00:18:47nice to meet you.
00:18:48Likewise.
00:18:50Glad to see my brother as someone
00:18:51to make sure this launch goes smoothly.
00:18:53Don't you worry.
00:18:54I got this.
00:18:55Hmm.
00:18:56Well,
00:18:56after you lost the keys to the Maserati,
00:18:58I'm not so sure that you won't lose
00:18:59this new AI tech that we need.
00:19:01I didn't lose the keys to the Maserati,
00:19:03and don't you worry.
00:19:04I've got the codes right here on this drive,
00:19:08and I'm keeping it safe.
00:19:22Glad to hear you're doing that.
00:19:24I have wasted enough time.
00:19:28Now you know exactly where it is.
00:19:30Get it.
00:19:33All right,
00:19:40where's that drive?
00:19:47Are you kidding?
00:19:48There's nothing in here.
00:19:50They're coming in.
00:20:04Crap.
00:20:05How about we celebrate
00:20:07your China contract
00:20:08with a nice glass of whiskey?
00:20:09You don't twist my arm.
00:20:11You don't twist my arm.
00:20:13No, no, no.
00:20:14Oh, yeah.
00:20:26Sarah, cheers.
00:20:27Don't you guys have
00:20:28that meeting with China right now?
00:20:32Right.
00:20:33Right.
00:20:33Right.
00:20:34After that.
00:20:35Yeah.
00:20:35Whew, that was close.
00:20:50Hey, girlfriend.
00:20:52Can I ask your advice on something?
00:20:54Sure.
00:20:55What's going on?
00:20:55So, I have this friend
00:20:57who is having boy problems.
00:20:59Aren't we all?
00:21:00So, she has a crush on her boss,
00:21:02and she doesn't know what to do about it
00:21:04because of the whole
00:21:05workplace relationship thing.
00:21:06How did she find out
00:21:07I like Blaine?
00:21:08Wait, I don't like Blaine.
00:21:10But he deserves to know, though, right?
00:21:12You're going to tell him?
00:21:13I mean, I don't know,
00:21:14because what if I tell Kurt
00:21:16I like him,
00:21:16and he doesn't like me,
00:21:17and then it's so totally awkward,
00:21:19and so he fires me
00:21:19because it's so totally awkward.
00:21:21Wait, you like Kurt?
00:21:24I gotta go.
00:21:25What?
00:21:26Ring, ring.
00:21:27Oh, I'm getting a call.
00:21:30Ring, ring.
00:21:31Ring, ring.
00:21:32Ring, ring.
00:21:36Ariel.
00:21:38Yes, Mr. Ellington?
00:21:39I need your personal help.
00:21:41Well, I am your personal assistant.
00:21:47I've never gotten a girl a gift.
00:21:55Wow, really?
00:21:57I mean, yeah.
00:21:59First girlfriend, first gift.
00:22:01Checks out.
00:22:03So, I need your help
00:22:04to figure out
00:22:05which you think
00:22:06a woman would prefer.
00:22:17Oh, my God,
00:22:20I'm going to be wearing that?
00:22:22Sorry?
00:22:23Your girlfriend's
00:22:24going to be wearing that?
00:22:26Yeah.
00:22:27It's pretty nice, right?
00:22:29Well, I mean,
00:22:30it's option one.
00:22:32Do you think she'll like it?
00:22:34Um,
00:22:34well,
00:22:36what's your girlfriend like?
00:22:37What are her
00:22:38tastes?
00:22:40Um,
00:22:41sophisticated,
00:22:43generous,
00:22:44gorgeous.
00:22:45the whole world
00:22:46slows down
00:22:47whenever she walks
00:22:48into a room.
00:22:51I see.
00:22:54So,
00:22:54keep that in mind.
00:22:56Option two.
00:23:01And that's even more
00:23:03revealing than the first one.
00:23:04Yeah.
00:23:05This is big in Europe.
00:23:07Between you and me,
00:23:07I'm written for this guy.
00:23:09Mm-hmm.
00:23:10I see.
00:23:11Do you have anything
00:23:12more
00:23:13modest?
00:23:16Hmm.
00:23:17Modest?
00:23:17Yeah.
00:23:18That
00:23:19seems to be the style
00:23:21I've been seeing these days.
00:23:23With the rich folk,
00:23:24at least.
00:23:26You know,
00:23:26now that you say it,
00:23:28I think I do have something.
00:23:34Aha!
00:23:35What do you think?
00:23:39I think she'd really like that.
00:23:49Can I have a margarita?
00:23:51You can't be serious,
00:23:53darling.
00:23:54She'll have a friend
00:23:55at 75 with Konya.
00:23:57Flora,
00:23:57what are you doing here?
00:23:59Making sure
00:23:59you look the part.
00:24:01You want to make the money
00:24:02for your dear mother,
00:24:03don't you?
00:24:04Yes,
00:24:05more than anything.
00:24:06Then you need to keep
00:24:07your eyes on the prize.
00:24:09We need to get our hands
00:24:10on that code fast.
00:24:12Once I do,
00:24:13I can fund your mother's surgery,
00:24:14but until then,
00:24:15we're in this together.
00:24:17Yes?
00:24:19Yeah.
00:24:21Excellent.
00:24:22Now,
00:24:23what's your game plan?
00:24:24Make him even more vulnerable
00:24:26and get him to tell me
00:24:28where the code is.
00:24:29And how do you suppose
00:24:30you'll do that?
00:24:32Um,
00:24:33be nice?
00:24:39Your ignorance is both cute
00:24:40and annoying.
00:24:43No.
00:24:44A man like Blaine Ellington
00:24:46is going to become vulnerable
00:24:48from two things.
00:24:49Drinking with him
00:24:51and going to bed with him.
00:24:53Right.
00:24:56I,
00:24:57I can,
00:24:58I can do that.
00:24:58I hope so,
00:24:59because he's coming this way.
00:25:03Get the code soon, honey.
00:25:06For your mother.
00:25:08Okay.
00:25:11Oh!
00:25:12And darling,
00:25:14have fun.
00:25:19Valentina.
00:25:20How are you?
00:25:24Wonderful, love.
00:25:25I've been looking forward
00:25:26to this all day.
00:25:27Is that so?
00:25:29Indeed.
00:25:30I was so distracted.
00:25:33It affected my croquet score.
00:25:35Oh, no.
00:25:36Distracted over little old me.
00:25:37Yes.
00:25:38I simply must know
00:25:40everything about you.
00:25:41Well,
00:25:42what would you like to know?
00:25:45Everything.
00:25:46Well,
00:25:46I don't know about everything.
00:25:48It might take some time
00:25:49for me to open up.
00:25:51Well,
00:25:51maybe after a few drinks.
00:25:54Only if you can keep up.
00:25:56See,
00:25:57I don't really start talking
00:25:58until after a lot of drinking.
00:26:01Oh, no.
00:26:02Well,
00:26:03here goes nothing.
00:26:07Oh, man.
00:26:10Oh, my God.
00:26:12Wait.
00:26:13That's really bad.
00:26:14What the fuck?
00:26:15Stop.
00:26:15That's not in that.
00:26:16That's funny.
00:26:18What the fuck?
00:26:19What the fuck?
00:26:20What the fuck?
00:26:22You know,
00:26:25my sister
00:26:25is implying today
00:26:27that I should
00:26:27tell someone
00:26:28where my new AI code is
00:26:30because I forget stuff.
00:26:32And...
00:26:33Are you forgetful?
00:26:37I mean,
00:26:38yeah.
00:26:38Can you actually believe
00:26:40I lost the keys
00:26:41to a Maserati?
00:26:43Really?
00:26:44Yeah.
00:26:45It cost me $10,000
00:26:47just to get them re-keyed.
00:26:49Which is why
00:26:50I should probably
00:26:53tell someone
00:26:53in case
00:26:54I do forget.
00:26:56So,
00:26:57maybe I should
00:26:58tell you
00:26:58because you're so awesome
00:26:59and trustworthy.
00:27:01Well,
00:27:02if you'd like,
00:27:03go ahead.
00:27:03I'll tell you.
00:27:06But first...
00:27:08Boop.
00:27:11I'm gonna hit
00:27:12the men's room.
00:27:13No.
00:27:17This is it.
00:27:18All I need to do
00:27:19is ask him
00:27:20where the code is
00:27:21and my mission is over.
00:27:23Nothing can stop me now.
00:27:24Ariel?
00:27:26Except my ex-boyfriend.
00:27:31I don't know
00:27:32what you're talking about, darling.
00:27:33I don't know this...
00:27:36Ariel.
00:27:36No, no, no, no, no.
00:27:38You
00:27:38are definitely Ariel.
00:27:42But what are you doing
00:27:42in a place like this?
00:27:45You're poor.
00:27:46Fine.
00:27:47Please,
00:27:48just leave, Max.
00:27:49It's Max-a-Million now.
00:27:51Because I'm Max
00:27:52and I make millions.
00:27:54Whatever.
00:27:55Please.
00:27:56I'm begging you.
00:27:57Look at you.
00:27:58You look
00:27:59so much better.
00:28:01You look...
00:28:02Oh, what's that word?
00:28:04Rich?
00:28:05Please.
00:28:06I don't know
00:28:06if you've been keeping up
00:28:07with my life lately,
00:28:08but I've become
00:28:09very rich.
00:28:11Yes.
00:28:12You've sent me
00:28:1250 messages about it.
00:28:14I had to block your number.
00:28:15Oh.
00:28:16Yeah, that's right.
00:28:17Please, I'll do
00:28:18whatever you want, okay?
00:28:19I just...
00:28:20how about a kiss
00:28:22for old time's sake.
00:28:23You know, Ariel,
00:28:26sometimes I reminisce
00:28:27on our poor days together.
00:28:29This isn't happening.
00:28:31Do you not remember
00:28:32when we'd go and get
00:28:33Taco Tuesday
00:28:34at that Mexican restaurant
00:28:36and eat unlimited
00:28:37discount tacos?
00:28:39I'm very...
00:28:40Oh, God.
00:28:41Don't you have a girlfriend?
00:28:43Yes, he does.
00:28:44A situationship at best.
00:28:46Let go, Max.
00:28:48Nobody walks away
00:28:49from Maximilian Fletcher.
00:28:51Get off of it.
00:28:55Blaine Ellington?
00:28:57Max Fletcher.
00:28:58Maximilian?
00:28:59What are you doing
00:29:01with that peasant?
00:29:02That's my girlfriend
00:29:03you're talking about.
00:29:05Blaine Ellington
00:29:06getting my sloppy seconds.
00:29:22This isn't over.
00:29:26Come on, Regina.
00:29:27Just stay away
00:29:32from my man, skink.
00:29:35He's actually trying to.
00:29:39Are you okay?
00:29:40Yeah, I think so.
00:29:42We gotta get out of here.
00:29:44This isn't good.
00:29:45Care to explain this?
00:29:55I assume the article
00:29:56does a good job.
00:29:59Getting into a physical
00:30:00altercation
00:30:01in a bar?
00:30:04What are you, a child?
00:30:06I'm not a child,
00:30:07but he started it.
00:30:08Well, I don't care
00:30:09who started it.
00:30:10Ellington is a company
00:30:13based in family values.
00:30:16I was out with my girlfriend
00:30:17trying to uphold
00:30:19those family values.
00:30:20No, no, no, don't, don't,
00:30:20don't, don't, don't,
00:30:21don't play the girlfriend card,
00:30:22okay?
00:30:23The onus is you
00:30:23on this, pal.
00:30:26You know, maybe, maybe,
00:30:27maybe your sister was right.
00:30:29Maybe you're too much
00:30:30of a risk,
00:30:31even though you say
00:30:31you've settled down.
00:30:32Either way,
00:30:35I just hope all this
00:30:36boils over next time
00:30:37we talk.
00:30:39What would your father think?
00:30:58Un easy lies the head
00:30:59that wears a crown.
00:31:01What is that?
00:31:02Some family motto
00:31:03I'm not aware of?
00:31:04It's Shakespeare,
00:31:05you idiot.
00:31:06Ah.
00:31:07What are you doing here?
00:31:08You don't want any of this.
00:31:10You don't know
00:31:11what I want.
00:31:13Uh, booze and bimbos?
00:31:16Or does page one
00:31:16of the paper
00:31:17say something different?
00:31:18She's not a bimbo.
00:31:21Then don't treat her
00:31:22like one.
00:31:24Treat her like
00:31:25dad treated mom.
00:31:30How do you mean?
00:31:32Bring her completely
00:31:33into your life.
00:31:35Let her know
00:31:36everything about you.
00:31:38I'm trying to.
00:31:39Just last night,
00:31:40we were sharing
00:31:41everything with each other.
00:31:42Okay, share more.
00:31:44Behind most men's success
00:31:45is a strong woman.
00:31:47I will.
00:31:49I'm gonna get close
00:31:50to this woman.
00:31:51You'll see.
00:31:52Hmm.
00:31:52And you will be like
00:31:54two lovely berries
00:31:56molded onto one stem.
00:31:58Shakespeare.
00:32:00Yeah?
00:32:01Ow.
00:32:12Martina,
00:32:13how are you?
00:32:15How am I?
00:32:17Yeah.
00:32:18How are you?
00:32:19I am annoyed.
00:32:20Time is running out,
00:32:21understand?
00:32:22Mm-hmm.
00:32:23We chose you
00:32:23because we thought
00:32:24you could get the job done.
00:32:25But now I'm not so sure.
00:32:29Wait.
00:32:31Oh my God,
00:32:32do you have feelings for him?
00:32:33What?
00:32:34No.
00:32:35I hope not.
00:32:36Because you have four days
00:32:37to get that code?
00:32:39Or you can say bye to mommy.
00:32:41Now,
00:32:42other than that...
00:32:43I am fine.
00:32:45Thanks for asking.
00:32:57Happy hump day, bestie!
00:32:59It's Tuesday, Hannah.
00:33:01Oh, right!
00:33:03Hey, how's your guide trouble coming?
00:33:04Better.
00:33:06And worse.
00:33:08That sounds super complicated.
00:33:10You have no idea.
00:33:12Aaron.
00:33:12Can you come in here?
00:33:14I'll be right there.
00:33:16Good thing you've got work
00:33:16to distract you.
00:33:18Good thing.
00:33:25You have the file
00:33:26for the new China branch?
00:33:28Yeah.
00:33:37Long night.
00:33:40You know what?
00:33:41Let's forget about the file.
00:33:54Let's just close our eyes
00:33:56for, um,
00:33:57ten minutes.
00:33:58That's in order.
00:34:03Let's see.
00:34:06That's in order.
00:34:08Okay.
00:34:16This is nice.
00:34:19Yeah.
00:34:19This should be like
00:34:22an everyday thing.
00:34:25Mm-hmm.
00:34:29Good morning!
00:34:30Another beautiful day
00:34:31in Ellington.
00:34:31Let's get it!
00:34:32Woo!
00:34:33Oh, Hannah!
00:34:38Well,
00:34:39I guess that's over.
00:34:41I can't even concentrate on work right now.
00:34:50I can't even concentrate on work right now.
00:34:52Oh?
00:34:52Why?
00:34:53Well,
00:34:54I don't know if you heard, but...
00:34:58Oh, my.
00:34:59That's, uh,
00:35:00quite a scene.
00:35:01Well,
00:35:02I'm glad you weren't there.
00:35:03I can imagine.
00:35:06Yeah,
00:35:07I just...
00:35:07I hope
00:35:08my girlfriend doesn't think
00:35:10that that's
00:35:10my kind of lifestyle.
00:35:13You should just talk to her
00:35:14and be honest.
00:35:16Yeah.
00:35:17I'm gonna call her.
00:35:19What?
00:35:22Yeah,
00:35:23can you be in the room
00:35:24when I do it?
00:35:25Uh,
00:35:25you want me in the room?
00:35:27Yeah.
00:35:28Maybe you could,
00:35:29you know,
00:35:29listen to her voice
00:35:30and read her.
00:35:32Tell me if she sounds upset.
00:35:35Uh,
00:35:36I don't know
00:35:37if I feel comfortable.
00:35:39Oh, gosh,
00:35:39she makes me so nervous.
00:35:41I'm sure you make her nervous, too.
00:35:44Shit, shit, shit.
00:35:45Uh-oh.
00:35:47Uh-oh.
00:35:49Think, Ariel, think.
00:35:51Uh,
00:35:52I'm gonna be sick.
00:35:53Uh,
00:35:53bathroom!
00:35:57Hello, darling.
00:36:02Hey,
00:36:03Valentina.
00:36:05How are you?
00:36:07Thriving, my dear.
00:36:08How are you feeling?
00:36:10A little banged up,
00:36:12but I've been worse.
00:36:14You should have been with me
00:36:15in my partying days in Ibiza.
00:36:16I was an absolute heathen.
00:36:24Well, I'm glad to hear
00:36:26you're feeling all right.
00:36:27Uh,
00:36:28I was worried.
00:36:32No need, darling.
00:36:33I'm actually at the spa right now.
00:36:37I wanted to know if, uh,
00:36:39I get to see you again.
00:36:41You will.
00:36:43Very soon.
00:36:44Uh, sorry.
00:36:53Can I help you?
00:36:54I couldn't hear you.
00:36:55It kind of sounded like...
00:36:56Uh,
00:36:57sorry,
00:36:58Eduardo is calling me
00:37:00for my
00:37:00hot stone massage.
00:37:02Must be going.
00:37:04Okay, uh,
00:37:05sure.
00:37:06See you.
00:37:07Ta-ta!
00:37:07Community theater.
00:37:15Hmm.
00:37:16Character.
00:37:18I'm rehearsing.
00:37:20We're a mystery.
00:37:23I'll, uh,
00:37:24send you the dates.
00:37:26I'm not in the theater.
00:37:29That's fair.
00:37:30Mom, I'm home.
00:37:47Hi, honey.
00:37:48How was your day?
00:37:48It was
00:37:52not boring.
00:37:54How was yours?
00:37:56It was wonderful.
00:37:58I did laundry,
00:37:59watched some soaps.
00:38:02Um,
00:38:03what are you cooking?
00:38:04I told you
00:38:04I was gonna cook tonight.
00:38:06Well,
00:38:06you weren't home yet,
00:38:07and I wanted to go ahead
00:38:08and get started
00:38:09so your co-worker
00:38:09could have some too.
00:38:11My co-worker?
00:38:12Hello, darling.
00:38:22Flora,
00:38:22what are you doing here?
00:38:25I was going to call you
00:38:26about a few work questions,
00:38:28but I was, uh,
00:38:29in the neighborhood
00:38:30and thought I'd drop in.
00:38:34Flora mentioned
00:38:35that you got a job promotion.
00:38:37You didn't say anything
00:38:37about a job promotion.
00:38:39I guess it slipped my mind.
00:38:42Well,
00:38:43you two don't mind me.
00:38:44Go ahead
00:38:45and have your work talk.
00:38:46Dinner will be ready soon.
00:38:58What are you doing here?
00:39:00Checking in
00:39:01to see what progress
00:39:02was made last night.
00:39:03I, um,
00:39:04I got close
00:39:05to finding out
00:39:06where he hit the drive,
00:39:08but I, um...
00:39:08But close doesn't
00:39:09pay the bills,
00:39:10does it?
00:39:11I'll get you the drive
00:39:12soon, I promise.
00:39:14Well, it sounds like
00:39:15the clock is ticking fast.
00:39:18You're not getting attached.
00:39:20What?
00:39:21No.
00:39:21Of course not.
00:39:23Good.
00:39:23I was worried
00:39:24you were developing
00:39:25feelings for the man.
00:39:29Dinner's ready.
00:39:31Deeply sorry, darling.
00:39:33Urgent business.
00:39:34Must be taking off.
00:39:35Oh, um, okay.
00:39:36Well, it was nice
00:39:38meeting you.
00:39:38You too, darling.
00:39:40Mwah.
00:39:44Tick tock.
00:39:45All right.
00:39:58I need ways
00:39:59to fix my image
00:40:00after that bar scandal.
00:40:02Any ideas?
00:40:04Inner rehab.
00:40:06Too tacky.
00:40:08Go volunteer
00:40:09in a third world country?
00:40:11Mm, too obvious.
00:40:13Record an apology video
00:40:14for social media
00:40:15and post it there.
00:40:16Too cringe.
00:40:21Adopt an orphan.
00:40:23Now that is something.
00:40:24Ariel,
00:40:25how good are you
00:40:26at raising kids?
00:40:26Um, let's think
00:40:28of other options.
00:40:31What about a charity ball?
00:40:33Yes.
00:40:34That's it.
00:40:35That's the one.
00:40:36I like that.
00:40:37I like it a lot.
00:40:39Isn't she good?
00:40:40Phenomenal.
00:40:42Well, really,
00:40:43we wouldn't be here
00:40:43had I not appointed her
00:40:44as your assistant,
00:40:45so really,
00:40:46this kind of all
00:40:47comes back to...
00:40:48Got it.
00:40:49Wait.
00:40:50What charity
00:40:50would it be for?
00:40:51How about
00:40:52unknown disorders
00:40:54and illnesses?
00:40:55I'd love that.
00:40:56Let's get it rolling.
00:40:58I'll start right away.
00:40:59Ariel,
00:41:01you've become
00:41:02an integral part
00:41:03of our company
00:41:03and I want to have you
00:41:04seated at our VIP table.
00:41:06Oh, my gosh.
00:41:08I'm honored.
00:41:09Me,
00:41:09my family,
00:41:11Kurt,
00:41:11my girlfriend,
00:41:12Valentina,
00:41:13and you.
00:41:14Good job, Ariel.
00:41:21Let's see how it looks.
00:41:22Come out.
00:41:26It fits perfectly, darling.
00:41:31Wow.
00:41:32Stunning.
00:41:36Next,
00:41:37I'll have to get you a dress.
00:41:39A dress?
00:41:40What's the occasion?
00:41:43Well,
00:41:44I'm hosting this charity ball
00:41:45and I would love
00:41:47for you to be my date.
00:41:49I love a good ball.
00:41:51But I must check
00:41:53my schedule, darling.
00:41:54Is this for that
00:41:55computer thingy
00:41:57you were talking about
00:41:57the other day?
00:41:58My new AI tech
00:42:00is going to revolutionize
00:42:02the world.
00:42:03Ah, yes.
00:42:05We got interrupted.
00:42:07You were going to tell me
00:42:08something important.
00:42:10What were you going to say?
00:42:12Huh?
00:42:13It's not really
00:42:14that necessary.
00:42:17You don't trust me?
00:42:19I do.
00:42:20This is my first
00:42:21major launch
00:42:22as Ellington CEO
00:42:23and I just
00:42:24want it to go well.
00:42:26But I thought
00:42:27I was special.
00:42:28You are.
00:42:31I just...
00:42:32Well, you know,
00:42:33if you don't trust me...
00:42:35Wait.
00:42:40So you do trust me?
00:42:43Mm-hmm.
00:42:52So Blaine's going to tell me
00:42:54the super special secret?
00:42:57Mm-hmm.
00:42:58Where is it?
00:43:02It's here.
00:43:03In the mansion.
00:43:08It's here.
00:43:14Mm-hmm.
00:43:23Where in the mansion?
00:43:26It's...
00:43:27Yeah.
00:43:35Now?
00:43:38Okay.
00:43:40I'll be there.
00:43:40Where are you going, darling?
00:43:44Where are you going, darling?
00:43:48Uh...
00:43:48They need me to be
00:43:50on this call with China,
00:43:51so...
00:43:52Okay.
00:43:52I have to leave.
00:43:54You have to leave
00:43:55right now, darling?
00:43:56Yeah.
00:43:57Yeah.
00:43:57Now.
00:43:58I'm sorry.
00:43:59I'll pick this back up
00:44:02again soon, huh?
00:44:04Yeah.
00:44:07Martina was right about you.
00:44:09I should start sharing more with you.
00:44:11No.
00:44:12Okay.
00:44:12Okay, okay.
00:44:13I'll be there.
00:44:24Oh.
00:44:25I don't know.
00:44:27Yeah.
00:44:28Yeah.
00:44:28Did you get it?
00:44:44The code is in Blaine's mansion.
00:44:47Excellent, darling.
00:44:48Excellent.
00:44:58Max, what are you doing here?
00:45:15What the hell are you doing here, Ariel?
00:45:17Or should I say, Valentina Kingsley?
00:45:21You wouldn't understand.
00:45:22Oh, I understand.
00:45:24You're acting like somebody else to take advantage of your rich boss, hmm?
00:45:28No, I'm not.
00:45:30You know, I have the responsibility to tell your little hotshot boyfriend who you really are.
00:45:37It's only the right thing to do.
00:45:40Please don't.
00:45:41You don't know what I'm doing.
00:45:42Oh, you'll lose your job?
00:45:44Your reputation?
00:45:46Oh, once word gets out, nobody will want you?
00:45:50What do you want, Max?
00:45:51Max, I just want a little, an arrangement.
00:45:56I'd rather not.
00:45:57Ariel, you really do not want to make me angry.
00:46:02Did you just come here to hurt me?
00:46:05Oh, sweetheart, I don't want to hurt you.
00:46:08I want to destroy you.
00:46:11You have 24 hours to end this charade on your own.
00:46:16If by tomorrow, I see little Valentina Kingsley running around town, I'll do it for you.
00:46:25You seem extra happy today.
00:46:43I feel like Valentina and I, we got on a whole nother level last night.
00:46:47Wow, that's awesome, man.
00:46:49I'm so happy for you.
00:46:51Hi, Mr. Ellington.
00:46:52Hi, Kurt.
00:46:53Hi, Anna.
00:46:55Yeah, I feel like she's the one, Kurt.
00:46:58Kurt?
00:47:00Sorry, what were we talking about?
00:47:01Hi, Ariel.
00:47:06Are you all right?
00:47:09Yeah, I'm all right.
00:47:11Um, I actually had an idea about the Cherry Bowl.
00:47:16While we keep reaching out to all of these extravagant venues for their availability,
00:47:20I was thinking we could host it ourselves.
00:47:24Where?
00:47:25I was thinking your house.
00:47:31Uh, I don't really like having people over at my house.
00:47:37Well, if we host it ourselves, it seems like a more intimate event.
00:47:42And then we could have it as soon as this weekend.
00:47:46Yeah, that makes sense.
00:47:48Okay, let's do it.
00:47:50Great.
00:47:51I'll send out the invitations.
00:47:55She really knows his company, inside and out.
00:47:59What do you know about Ariel?
00:48:03What do you want to know?
00:48:17Here you go, Mom.
00:48:19I'm sorry I couldn't stay awake for the movie.
00:48:22I'm just so sleepy.
00:48:23That's okay.
00:48:25We can watch it next weekend.
00:48:27Sweetie, you should be going out with your friends on a Saturday night.
00:48:31Mom, you are my friend.
00:48:33People your age, who you can be out dancing with, flirting with boys.
00:48:40I actually kind of have met this one boy.
00:48:43What?
00:48:44What's he like?
00:48:46It's complicated.
00:48:48Honey, you just need to follow your heart.
00:48:50Yeah, he's kind of sweet.
00:49:01Sweetie, I'm fine.
00:49:04I just need some rest.
00:49:05And then after your speech, we're going to dance the night away.
00:49:28I'm dreading giving this speech.
00:49:32I guess I'll just picture everyone wearing their underwear and I'll be fine, right?
00:49:36I always thought that was a little pervy, but...
00:49:39I promise.
00:49:41You're going to be amazing.
00:49:42Thank you so much for helping with this.
00:49:47This charity ball idea was genius.
00:49:50I need to make it up to you at some point.
00:49:53I was just doing my job, Mr. Ellington.
00:49:55Well, I should get going.
00:50:00Wait, um...
00:50:02I should probably call Valentina, right?
00:50:04Make sure the dress fits.
00:50:08I'm sure she'd appreciate that.
00:50:10All right.
00:50:11Good night.
00:50:11Hello, darling.
00:50:25I just wanted to make sure the dress fit.
00:50:29It's perfect.
00:50:30I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
00:50:33I can't wait either, darling.
00:50:36Good night.
00:50:41Ariel, this place looks amazing.
00:51:00Thanks, Kurt.
00:51:02You're looking sharp.
00:51:03Oh, yeah.
00:51:04Well, got to dress to impress, you know?
00:51:07Are you trying to impress anyone?
00:51:10Nah.
00:51:10Listen, random.
00:51:14Does Hannah have a boyfriend?
00:51:17I don't think so.
00:51:20Do you like her?
00:51:22No.
00:51:22No, no, no, no.
00:51:24No, I'm just trying to make friendly conversation.
00:51:29Yeah.
00:51:31We need more balloons in the dining room.
00:51:35Oh!
00:51:37You're still here.
00:51:38Yeah.
00:51:39Uh, listen.
00:51:40If someone were to ask Hannah to dance,
00:51:46what do you think the chances are that she would say yes?
00:51:50Probably good.
00:51:53Are you going to ask her to dance?
00:51:54No.
00:51:55No.
00:51:56No, no, no, no, no.
00:51:56No, I'm just, um,
00:51:58a fan of wild hypothetical scenarios.
00:52:03That one just sprung to mind.
00:52:05Mm-hmm.
00:52:06Okay.
00:52:08Yep.
00:52:10Um, well, I'm, I'm going to go help Blaine practice his speech.
00:52:18So I'm going to do that right now.
00:52:21I will see you later.
00:52:23All right.
00:52:24See ya.
00:52:26And you must be Ariel.
00:52:28Yes, hi.
00:52:32Hi.
00:52:32Hmm.
00:52:33You know, my grandson has spoken very fondly of you.
00:52:39He has?
00:52:39Oh, yes, yes.
00:52:41In fact, he says that, well, this whole thing was your idea.
00:52:46I suppose so.
00:52:48Wonderful.
00:52:50Kind of reminds me of something Blaine's father would have done if he were in Blaine's situation.
00:52:56Wow, that's such an honor.
00:52:58I heard he was a great man.
00:53:00He was a great man.
00:53:03Martina, have you had the pleasure of meeting Blaine's assistant, Ariel?
00:53:08Yes, briefly.
00:53:09She's really helped Blaine become quite an impressive CEO.
00:53:13Yes, yes, she has.
00:53:14In fact, I can, uh, I can see her playing a bigger role at Ellington if she keeps it up.
00:53:20Why wait?
00:53:21She could be a part of something huge tonight.
00:53:24Really?
00:53:25I think so.
00:53:27Don't you, Ariel?
00:53:28Uh, mm-hmm.
00:53:31Amazing.
00:53:32Well, I can't wait.
00:53:39Me either.
00:53:40I can't wait.
00:53:48No.
00:53:48I don't know.
00:54:18Ariel.
00:54:20Blaine.
00:54:21There you are. I've been looking everywhere for you.
00:54:23Here I am.
00:54:25Have you seen Valentina?
00:54:27No, I don't think so.
00:54:29About your height, flowy hair, no glasses?
00:54:33Um, no. No, I don't think so.
00:54:36In fact...
00:54:37What?
00:54:39Nothing. It's ridiculous.
00:54:42I better say hi to those guests, but if you could find her for me, that would be great.
00:54:46Thank you. I'll get right on that.
00:54:48Thank you. Bye.
00:54:58Just go out there and hype Blaine up so he can deliver his speech.
00:55:02Then we're back to finding the drive.
00:55:03Okay.
00:55:06You can do this.
00:55:09Oh, hi, Ariel.
00:55:13Uh, you must be mistaken, love.
00:55:16I don't know this Ariel you speak of.
00:55:19Yeah, okay. Ariel.
00:55:23No, seriously. My name is Valentina Kingsley and I'm a very wealthy socialite.
00:55:29Oh, I get it. It's like one of those improv games or something.
00:55:34No, no, no. No game. My name is...
00:55:37Valentina...
00:55:37Who should I be?
00:55:38Just be yourself.
00:55:42I'm the Queen of England.
00:55:46You can really tell it's me?
00:55:48Yeah, but...
00:55:49I mean, I can be very observant.
00:55:52Really?
00:55:53Mm-hmm.
00:55:54Okay, well, Hannah, it's very important that this stays between us.
00:55:58Okay. Can I ask why?
00:56:01Well, it's really complicated.
00:56:04Um, but you have to promise me you won't tell anybody about this.
00:56:08Can we make it a pinky promise?
00:56:11Yeah, sure.
00:56:12Aw.
00:56:13Well, good luck with whatever this is.
00:56:19Yeah, thanks. I'm gonna need it.
00:56:22Yeah.
00:56:33Ah, there you are, darling.
00:56:45Ah, Valentina. I'm so glad to see you.
00:56:48Look at this place.
00:56:49I haven't seen a ball as elegant as this since the King of Spain's birthday.
00:56:53I'm glad it lives up to your approval.
00:56:55Of course.
00:56:56You're doing a speech, I see.
00:56:58Oh, I'm not much of a speech giver.
00:57:01They're gonna eat you up, darling.
00:57:02You make me feel so confident.
00:57:07I need to be looking at you when I give my speech.
00:57:16Of course.
00:57:18Okay, perfect.
00:57:20Well, I saw a fellow philanthropist outside. I must go speak with her.
00:57:23Ah, Valentina.
00:57:25I was thinking maybe tonight I could show you the AI code.
00:57:30Yes, I would love to see what you've been working on.
00:57:36Great.
00:57:37Where would this be taking place? In the study or?
00:57:41Upstairs. Hidden in a very high-tech safe.
00:57:44Ah, I see.
00:57:48You actually inspired my security team to create a new hiding space for it.
00:57:54What the heck did I say?
00:57:57I'll give you a hint.
00:57:58If you were to look for it, you'd be staring at the most beautiful thing in the world.
00:58:04I'll let you get back to socializing.
00:58:06Good luck, darling.
00:58:10Excuse me.
00:58:34What are you doing in here?
00:58:35Excuse me.
00:58:42What are you doing in here?
00:58:44Um...
00:58:45And who are you?
00:58:47Oh, um, uh...
00:58:49Um, I, I, um...
00:58:52You look lost.
00:58:55I am, darling.
00:58:57I am lost.
00:58:58I've been to a lot of mansions, but this one is big.
00:59:04Grandfather?
00:59:05Yes?
00:59:05This is Valentina Kingsley, Blaine's new girlfriend.
00:59:10Oh, yes, yes.
00:59:11From the, uh, front page of the, the Times.
00:59:14Yes, I've heard a lot about you.
00:59:16Hope it was all good things.
00:59:18Well, I haven't seen him smile quite as much as he does now since his father passed.
00:59:24And I trust that Blaine is, uh, treating you, uh, respectfully, like a lady.
00:59:32He is.
00:59:33Well, it was a good thing that we were up here to find you.
00:59:36If it had been during Blaine's speech, no one would know you're here.
00:59:41Right.
00:59:43Good thing.
00:59:45Shall we return to the party?
00:59:46Yes, we shall.
00:59:49Very nice meeting you, Miss Kingsley.
00:59:52You too, sir.
00:59:52You seem quiet.
01:00:16Is everything all right?
01:00:17Everything's fine, darling.
01:00:20Hey, Valentina.
01:00:20I have a girl question for you.
01:00:27Oh, my God, for the love of God.
01:00:29You clearly have a crush on Hannah.
01:00:31Just ask her to dance.
01:00:33You just met me, you can already tell.
01:00:35Yes.
01:00:37You read me like a book.
01:00:39I see what Blaine sees in you.
01:00:41You're really inquisitive.
01:00:43In fact, I'll go butter her up for you.
01:00:46Would you?
01:00:46That would be great.
01:00:49Dude.
01:00:50Hannah, I need a favor.
01:00:55Anything.
01:00:56When Blaine is giving his speech, I'm going to step away.
01:01:00If anyone asks, I'm not feeling well.
01:01:02And Ariel is going to help Valentina get some medicine.
01:01:07Got it.
01:01:09Oh, and Kurt's going to ask you to dance.
01:01:12Really?
01:01:12Really?
01:01:13Sorry.
01:01:15When?
01:01:16Tonight.
01:01:17Oh, right.
01:01:18It's a ball.
01:01:18Yeah.
01:01:19It's time, brother.
01:01:40You ready?
01:01:40As ready as I'll ever be.
01:01:42All right.
01:01:46Thank you for coming tonight.
01:01:49It means a lot.
01:01:50Of course.
01:01:53You're going to be amazing.
01:02:00Ladies and gentlemen, I want to thank you all so much for coming out here tonight.
01:02:04It is my great honor and privilege to introduce my good friend, your CEO of Ellington Incorporated,
01:02:13Mr. Blaine Ellington.
01:02:14Good evening, everyone.
01:02:22I want to, before we get started, thank two people who, without their help, none of this
01:02:28would have happened tonight.
01:02:30My assistant, Ariel, and my girlfriend, Valentina.
01:02:38Not sure where they are right now, but I want to thank them for having my back.
01:02:44Hi, Ada.
01:02:50Oh, hi.
01:02:51You haven't seen Valentina around, have you?
01:02:54I wanted to try to find her so she can watch Blaine's speech.
01:02:58Valentina is sick, and Ariel was helping her get medicine.
01:03:03Oh, okay.
01:03:06Um, you look really pretty, by the way.
01:03:11Thanks.
01:03:12You look really pretty, too.
01:03:32All right.
01:03:36Time to find this code.
01:03:38Blaine mentioned something I said?
01:03:59What the heck did I say?
01:04:04The paintings.
01:04:08So, tonight, I'm pledging $10 million to help research cures for illnesses and disorders
01:04:28unknown.
01:04:29Thank you all for coming.
01:04:31I hope to see you on the dance floor.
01:04:38I'm sorry, Mom.
01:04:54I love you.
01:05:24I'll give you hints.
01:05:27If you were to look for it, you'd be staring at the most beautiful thing in the world.
01:05:35He wasn't talking about the painting.
01:05:39He was talking about me.
01:05:41I love you.
01:05:52I love you.
01:06:02I don't know.
01:06:32I think, Ariel.
01:06:48What could the numbers be?
01:06:50It couldn't be our first date, could it?
01:07:02I've got the code.
01:07:22Excellent, darling.
01:07:23I'll give it to you after the ball.
01:07:26Or you could give it to me now.
01:07:27Well, Flora.
01:07:34What are you doing here?
01:07:37I have a way of being places I'm not supposed to be.
01:07:40Just like you, apparently.
01:07:43The code, darling.
01:07:45The future in the palm of my hand.
01:07:55I was beginning to think you didn't have it in you.
01:07:59Blaine's a good man.
01:08:01You're awful.
01:08:03He's rich, darling.
01:08:04He'll get over it.
01:08:06My mom?
01:08:07And her surgery?
01:08:09I've been accused of many things.
01:08:12But I always keep my word.
01:08:15Now, go and celebrate.
01:08:16You deserve it, darling.
01:08:17Balancina.
01:08:45Hi, darling.
01:08:46There you are.
01:08:48How are you feeling?
01:08:50Stronger than the rains in the Amazon, darling.
01:08:53Excellent.
01:08:54Care to dance?
01:08:56Certainly.
01:08:59Well, well.
01:09:01Well.
01:09:02Well.
01:09:04Look at the happy couple.
01:09:11How did you get in?
01:09:12Oh, I have my ways.
01:09:13We lied about our names on the guest list.
01:09:17Anyway.
01:09:20I just came here to congratulate you on your little events.
01:09:25You need to leave.
01:09:27Actually, I don't think I do.
01:09:29Because I don't think you know who your little girlfriend is.
01:09:32She's Valentina Kingsley.
01:09:34No.
01:09:34No.
01:09:35No.
01:09:35There is no Valentina Kingsley.
01:09:39What?
01:09:41If only your little assistant had assisted you in researching her.
01:09:46You know, it's funny.
01:09:47I haven't actually seen her all night.
01:09:51Blaine, don't listen to him.
01:09:52What is he talking about?
01:09:55Yeah, she may have fooled everyone in here.
01:10:00But an ex-boyfriend never forgets a butt.
01:10:15Ariel?
01:10:16This whole time, you've been Valentina?
01:10:32That's right.
01:10:33This whole time, you pretended to care about me.
01:10:37But you're just a liar.
01:10:39And worse, she's poor.
01:10:43Why?
01:10:45Yes, Ariel.
01:10:46But why?
01:10:49I'm so sorry.
01:10:50Ariel.
01:10:51Ariel, wait.
01:10:53How embarrassing.
01:10:57You know, I looked into you.
01:11:01You're in so much debt that it's surprising that you can even rent the Lambo that you drove here.
01:11:06How preposterous.
01:11:07If anybody looks into that, it will be a complete waste of time.
01:11:12Ew.
01:11:13You're poor?
01:11:16Regina!
01:11:20You're my hero.
01:11:24Thanks.
01:11:25Sometimes I just gotta tell him.
01:11:27You know?
01:11:31Ariel!
01:11:32Ariel!
01:11:37What are you smiling about?
01:11:43I mean, come on.
01:11:45This proves it, right?
01:11:46He's a joke.
01:11:49No, he is your brother, Martina.
01:11:51He's a liability, Richard.
01:11:53And you are giving him the company with the luxury of not having to deal with this shit show
01:11:57because you won't be alive much longer.
01:11:59Oh, well, don't bet on that.
01:12:02You know, you've got a lot of nerve talking to me like this, kid.
01:12:05You've got a lot of nerve letting this ship go down when the lifeboat is right in front of you.
01:12:11I should be running this company.
01:12:14Or is this what success looks like to you?
01:12:21Look, I'm not for it.
01:12:23What is that?
01:12:23I don't want to hear it.
01:12:24I don't want to hear it.
01:12:24I don't want to hear it.
01:12:24I do not want to hear it.
01:12:26I promise you.
01:12:26You lied to me.
01:12:27Not only did you lie to me, but you embarrassed me in there.
01:12:30That is fair.
01:12:37Regina!
01:12:38That was a disaster.
01:13:02I just don't understand.
01:13:08Why would she go through all of that?
01:13:10I don't know.
01:13:12But, uh, these scandals are exhausting.
01:13:16Yeah.
01:13:17I don't think I'll be dating anytime soon.
01:13:23Right.
01:13:26I got a lot to think about.
01:13:28What do you mean?
01:13:30I mean, we may have to take the company in a complete different direction if we're going to gain back the public's trust.
01:13:38You can't be serious.
01:13:39You can't be serious.
01:13:39Huh?
01:13:44Something better happen sooner.
01:13:46I guess much worse.
01:13:49Did she want anything from you?
01:13:52I don't know, Martina.
01:13:54Nothing valuable?
01:13:55Martina, I said I don't...
01:13:57No.
01:14:20No!
01:14:20Ariel. Baby. Oh. You look like you had a rough night. It was a disaster, really. I feel awful.
01:14:40Oh. I'm so sorry to hear that, baby. Thanks, Mom. Well, I have something to tell you. Dr. Westfall calls. Are you okay? What's going on? He said that anonymous donor sent in the funds for me to have my operation. What? I'm scheduled for surgery on Tuesday. My God. Mom. Mom, I'm so happy.
01:15:10I think this calls for my famous chocolate cake. I agree.
01:15:40It's time to celebrate.
01:15:55To the future, darling.
01:16:03Drink. You've worked much too hard not to revel in your victory.
01:16:06There it is. Doesn't our little prize look nice? People walk in and out of my office, having no idea what's in the room with them.
01:16:20Of course, I won't be able to enjoy too much longer, since my programmer is going to pick it up tonight. I guess I just feel bad.
01:16:31To get what you want in life, sometimes you have to do bold things. Break the rules a little.
01:16:39I guess.
01:16:40Ask any CEO, and they'll agree, including your little boy toy.
01:16:47Blaine would never do anything like that.
01:16:49Well, anyway, speaking of money, let's get that surgery paid for, shall we?
01:16:55What?
01:16:57All I need is your wiring info, and I can send it on over.
01:17:00I trust that the original estimate hasn't changed?
01:17:04I'm sorry, you haven't paid for the surgery yet?
01:17:09No, that's why we're here, isn't it?
01:17:15Darling?
01:17:15Darling?
01:17:15Darling?
01:17:34All right. One more drink, and we'll start packing up my things.
01:17:46Deal. One more.
01:17:53Anna.
01:17:54Hi, Mr. Ellington. May I come in?
01:17:55Sure. Come on in.
01:17:57Hi, cutie.
01:18:02Care for a drink?
01:18:03Oh, no. I stopped drinking on the job ages ago.
01:18:06Wait, what was that?
01:18:07Mr. Ellington, I have a delivery for you.
01:18:10From who?
01:18:11Ariel.
01:18:17From who?
01:18:18Ariel.
01:18:19I don't want it. Take it back.
01:18:21She said you might say that, but she said that it was very, very important.
01:18:27How important?
01:18:27I don't know, but she did say that it was something so important that she only trusted me to deliver it, so it must be a big deal.
01:18:36Oh, my God.
01:18:53Oh, my God.
01:18:54Ew! What's happening?
01:18:56What's going on? What does this mean?
01:18:58Oh, Flora?
01:19:17Yes, darling?
01:19:18Your appointment had to leave early. I asked if they wanted to schedule, but they said no.
01:19:23I didn't have any appointments scheduled for today. What was the name?
01:19:29Valentina Kingsley?
01:19:31You're rich. You'll get over it, darling.
01:20:01Oh, what's going on? What does this mean?
01:20:16Thank you for everything.
01:20:23Hannah, did you want to help me with that, uh, that one thing?
01:20:27Yes, yes. Let's, uh, let's do that.
01:20:31Can you please get the hell out of my seat?
01:20:41Lane, there's no easy way for me to say this, but it's time.
01:20:57But it's time.
01:21:01You are going to regret this. I promise you that.
01:21:17Jeez, what did you do?
01:21:19I don't know, girl, but the way she wears that dress, she can step on me any day.
01:21:25Let me see. I knew you could do it. I knew it.
01:21:30You know, your dad would be so proud of you.
01:21:34Dr. Westfall.
01:21:47Oh, hi, Ariel.
01:21:48Is surgery over? How did it go?
01:21:49Yes, we just finished. Um, there were complications.
01:21:53Complications?
01:21:53Yes, but we were able to work through them, and your mother's going to be just fine.
01:21:59Really?
01:22:00Yeah, really, yes. In fact, they're wheeling her back into her room right now.
01:22:04She's going to need to rest for a few hours, but when she wakes up, she's going to feel better than she has in a long time.
01:22:10I can't thank you enough.
01:22:11I'm happy to help.
01:22:42Come in, come in.
01:22:55Welcome.
01:23:01Ariel.
01:23:03Mom, why didn't you hang out of bed? The doctor said to stay in after surgery.
01:23:07I know, I know, but I saw this cute guy through the window, and I got kind of excited.
01:23:14Are you hungry? Thirsty?
01:23:17No, thank you, but thank you.
01:23:18Oh, thank you. Sit down, make yourself comfortable.
01:23:22Mom, do you mind giving us some privacy?
01:23:25Oh, of course.
01:23:28Um, I'll just be right over here, don't mind me.
01:23:41I'm so, so sorry.
01:23:42I, uh, I understand why you did it.
01:23:48And you gave me the drive back, so there's no need to apologize.
01:23:52Thank you for everything.
01:23:55I don't even know where to start.
01:23:58I'm not looking for an apology.
01:24:04You're not?
01:24:05No.
01:24:07See, I'm still CEO, and I need an assistant.
01:24:10And you're kind of the best in town.
01:24:16I accept.
01:24:18And, uh, you're still looking for a girlfriend?
01:24:25Well, if you're open to it, I'd love to apply.
01:24:30I love you, Valentina.
01:24:44I, uh, I mean, Ariel.
01:24:47That's gonna take some getting used to.
01:24:51There aren't any starry rooftop views here.
01:24:54But this is my special place.
01:24:58It's even better.
01:25:00It's even better.
01:25:00It's even better.
01:25:01It's even better.
01:25:02It's even better.
01:25:03It's even better.
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