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00:00:00Sir, our stock is being shorted aggressively. We're about to hit the limit down.
00:00:05What the hell is going on here?
00:00:09Half of you came from major investment banks.
00:00:12Our stock is about to crash, and you're telling me there's nothing we can do.
00:00:16Sir, this is a coordinated attack from multiple investment funds.
00:00:21They're shorting us simultaneously. There is nothing we can do.
00:00:24Sir, what are our next steps?
00:00:30Well, looks like Shepard Group might be bankrupt by lunchtime.
00:00:41Hey, this is a private agent. Excuse me, ma'am. Could you hold on on cleaning for just a couple of minutes?
00:00:46Mr. Shepard, building a public company in just five years? That's impressive.
00:00:53But losing your cool over a little market turbulence? That seems out of character for you.
00:01:01Do I know you?
00:01:05What are you doing?
00:01:08What are you doing? You can't do this. You're just a cleaner.
00:01:11Don't be messing with the company funds.
00:01:14This is incredible!
00:01:16What's going on?
00:01:17The shirting attempt. It's failing! The price is holding!
00:01:23Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.
00:01:27We met before.
00:01:30They're still cleaning to do Mr. Shepard.
00:01:33Hold on.
00:01:34Tell me, how could I ever repay you for this?
00:01:38If the opportunity ever arises, you could give your next contract for construction to Harrison Group.
00:01:48Jason, can we have five now?
00:02:05Mr. Yates?
00:02:07What, only two bodyguards this time?
00:02:10You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:12No, ma'am. I just thought you might like to scream today.
00:02:15Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Group.
00:02:21Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:25Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret and why you've married this Ben Harrison fellow.
00:02:31Look, today is Ben's birthday. Anything we need to discuss, we can do it some other time.
00:02:36Ma'am, it really is time for you to accept your inheritance.
00:02:41Because what I want is a simple life. With Ben.
00:02:46Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Toby walk you up to the house. For my sake.
00:02:52Divorce papers. Sign it.
00:03:03Why? You are not worthy of my son anymore. The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now, especially since it's landed a $100 million contract.
00:03:09The Shepherd Group. And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:26The truth is, Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time. I need a wife who reflects my status.
00:03:33I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:36You, a cleaning woman, handing out million-dollar deals. Don't make me laugh.
00:03:45I did. It was my present to Ben for his birthday. I was the one who got Brian Harrison to give Ben that deal.
00:03:54What are you doing here?
00:03:55Clearly Ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the Harrison family. Amber's family is practically local royalty.
00:04:02Local royalty. A small town rich person is royalty.
00:04:07And what qualifications do you have to judge, Ms. Cleaner? Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor, doesn't it?
00:04:15Ben?
00:04:18What's going on? Is this why you want a divorce? Because of her?
00:04:23Oh, please. I've spent years building Harrison Group. You're still a cleaner.
00:04:28We just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:30We're growing apart.
00:04:33No.
00:04:34No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:40I won't sign.
00:04:43Huh. Money is a motivator, isn't it?
00:04:47Ben.
00:04:49Alright. Here. $100,000. Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:04:54$100,000?
00:04:56I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.
00:05:02Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?
00:05:05Don't be ridiculous.
00:05:07You've never done anything for Ben's success.
00:05:09This is our act of charity to reward you.
00:05:12Here. A million dollars. Take this.
00:05:15You just want more money, don't you?
00:05:17Just leave and never see Ben again.
00:05:20I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this.
00:05:26Since none of you respect me.
00:05:30A cleaning lady. Threatening us.
00:05:33I'm so scared.
00:05:35Just leave. You already make this house stink.
00:05:45Thank God she's gone.
00:05:47Go to a written store.
00:05:49Sir.
00:05:52Laura Lewis's information.
00:05:54She's Ben Harrison's wife.
00:05:59No wonder why she wants to partner with him.
00:06:02Actually sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:05Divorced her?
00:06:07Wait a minute.
00:06:09Don't you remember?
00:06:11She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:15Yeah.
00:06:16She's saved on hiding now.
00:06:18Remember?
00:06:19Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?
00:06:24Oh.
00:06:25Let's get to the final news.
00:06:28Hey.
00:06:29What are you doing?
00:06:30Let go of me.
00:06:31You attacked Amber.
00:06:32Apologize this instant.
00:06:33Stealing from the Harrisons.
00:06:34We gave you a generous divorce settlement.
00:06:35You refused it.
00:06:36And now you're stealing.
00:06:37She couldn't afford it.
00:06:38You're a thief.
00:06:39That's mine.
00:06:40Give it back.
00:06:41That's enough.
00:06:42Maura.
00:06:43I wanna say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.
00:06:44It's, it's really no, no worries, Mr. Shepherd, but, um, I'm just gonna be
00:06:45saying thank you and make it so much.
00:07:06shepard group it's it's really no no worries mr shepherd but um i'm just going through a divorce
00:07:13you see it's who are you boris no squeeze excuse me do you know who i am is this true you hooked
00:07:20up with this man while you were married to my son shame on you mr shepherd for your information
00:07:27my name is brian shepherd i'm ceo of the shepherd group oh please a big shot like brian shepherd
00:07:33wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner you really don't recognize him do you amber that's really
00:07:39interesting considering i thought you were the one that secured that contract for ben that's
00:07:44ridiculous he doesn't look like that my ring jason get it back to miss davis oh hey what are you doing
00:07:54laura let's get you out of here now hold on a minute laura who the heck is this man have you
00:08:00been sneaking around it's a lie ma'am this is none of your business all rab dead bodies you're not
00:08:06going anywhere until that's what you tell us what's going on we are the harrisons you can't just waltz
00:08:12in here and take her harrison compared to the shepherd group you're nobody i go back what are you saying
00:08:18that is brian shepherd that's a lie don't you dare walk away from me laura you come back here and
00:08:24explain yourself don't you take another step towards my son laura laura does ben even know you
00:08:32were the one who secured the 100 million deal let's just say that ben underestimated me i don't feel
00:08:40good about going through the signing event after how they treated you maybe we should cancel it no um
00:08:47no the event will proceed besides i'll be there
00:08:57there's a lot that i don't know about you laura who are you truly you'll find out
00:09:04mr shepherd um can you pull up over here please
00:09:08mr gates i want you to call all of the lewis group's business partners and we're gonna have a
00:09:19meeting an investment meeting one week from today make sure everyone is there
00:09:29because after that meeting i'm gonna reclaim my place as the ceo of lewis group oh excellent miss lewis
00:09:37i'll start making arrangements tomorrow ben harrison
00:09:43you're gonna know exactly what it feels like to lose everything
00:09:52after this ceremony the harrison family will finally be considered maplewood city royalty
00:09:57only after then my darling we can get married
00:10:00laura what are you doing here security get that woman out of here we don't need cleaners at this
00:10:07event why wouldn't i be here this is a business event after all business you wouldn't know business if
00:10:15i hit you on the head a fancy dress doesn't make you have society honey just get out don't tell me
00:10:21you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for you should have taken my hundred
00:10:25thousand dollar offer oh ben do you really think that you can sign this contract without me
00:10:31laura this is really important for me do not ruin this okay you don't belong here just get out
00:10:38that's what you get
00:10:49this contract is mine to give or take away as i see fit
00:10:55don't be ridiculous this is insane who do you think you are yeah put that down you have no
00:11:01idea what you're doing security she's lost a mind this is a disaster ben
00:11:08this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you but since
00:11:12you clearly don't deserve it
00:11:37you really think ripping up that contract is going to help you're so silly laura oh please honey you
00:11:46couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady security get this woman out of here before she makes another
00:11:51mess i was the one that started this deal with the shepherds and after careful consideration
00:11:59i don't think the harrison family is worthy of working with the shepherds
00:12:03you really think that the shepherd group and i could be torn up by something that you've done
00:12:08you have no authority here of course she has the authority
00:12:18that's the man that laura went with the other day what is he doing here mr shepherd how does he know
00:12:23her is that really brian shepherd laura are you all right uh mr shepherd i can assure you i don't even
00:12:32know it this woman there must be some sort of misunderstanding there's no misunderstanding here
00:12:36mr harrison this contract with shepherd group is officially terminated effective immediately
00:12:45wait a minute this contract i thought you said you got it it's her she ruined the contract you are his
00:12:51mistress aren't you an affair she had an affair with that man behind my son's back mom please it's okay
00:13:00this man is don't touch me that woman destroyed your career in front of everyone has an affair and you
00:13:06just stand there you're a disgrace an adulterer you deserve to be shut up
00:13:11mr shepherd i apologize for this whole mess but i can assure you this woman has tricked you tricked
00:13:22why don't you answer a question yourself then what was my name before we got married laura lewis right
00:13:32lewis group the financial giants there's no way a lewis is connected to this
00:13:38uh that that's crazy there's no way you're related to the lewis family name that's absurd
00:13:45it's it's it's absurd a high society heiress wouldn't waste their time in maplewood
00:13:53yeah yeah it's a lie it's a lie this woman was a waitress when i met her
00:13:57in fact i saved her from a robbery three years ago she's nothing special she only married me out of
00:14:03gratitude i was just a waitress how convenient for your story ben first time i met her she was
00:14:11in need a waitress at the diner okay listen up everybody when when i met her i'd only just started
00:14:16my business now look at me i'm signing multi-million dollar contracts look at her still just a clear
00:14:24mr shepherd that woman is my son's ex-wife she's doing all this out of spite she's lying mr shepherd
00:14:32she's just a cleaning lady for your business isn't she
00:14:37let's make something clear i was the one behind harrison group success
00:14:45i use my resources to help my ex-husband but all he saw me as was the maid don't lie
00:14:52you were never good enough for ben when you married him oops that roof was built with lies
00:14:58kathy you never respected me and ben dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your
00:15:05own and the cheating i think you're blaming the wrong person you were not good enough for ben then and
00:15:13you're certainly not good enough for him now if you'd prefer to believe a liar's story then the truth
00:15:21kathy consider this my resignation from the harrisons from everything
00:15:31wait wait wait laura you think you can just walk in here and you know ruin everything and
00:15:35then just walk out like nothing happened i don't think so you're a cleaner you're a cleaner that cleans
00:15:40toilets nobody cares about you cleaning toilets or not at least i have my self-respect
00:15:46respect i don't need a fancy title or a rich husband to feel important
00:15:56i think there has been some sort of misunderstanding i think all jobs are important right mom
00:16:01ben what are you doing but i don't think that a a janitor should have some sort of influence over
00:16:07a deal as big as this a janitor well why don't we ask miss smith exactly how she landed that collaboration
00:16:17with shepherd you did claim to have been the one that secured the deal weren't you mr shepherd it's
00:16:25all a lie this woman laura she's just a gold digger trying to trick you i but well a lie you say miss
00:16:35miss smith i believe you mentioned securing this contract for harrisons room but i don't recognize
00:16:40you is this true miss smith miss lewis has helped me on several occasions this contract was my way of
00:16:50showing my appreciation but the contract i mean laura tore it up so can't we just print another one and get
00:16:58this signing ceremony underway reprinted mr harrison perhaps you haven't been paying attention without
00:17:05miss lewis involvement i wouldn't even consider partnering with your company
00:17:13today i want to make it clear shepherd group has no plans to partner with harrison group in the future
00:17:20miss smith you lied to us you destroyed everything what no it's a misunderstanding i can explain
00:17:32lewis lewis family group this can't be believe what you want ben lewis group will be holding a massive
00:17:41investment meeting later this week three of our vice presidents will be here in maplewood and i'm sure you
00:17:49can ask them if you still have any doubts about who i am everyone listen to me shepherd group will not
00:17:59be partnering with harrison a man who can keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on
00:18:07the contract the charade is over mr harrison everyone here deserves to see the truth
00:18:13miss lewis shall we take this conversation elsewhere
00:18:26help mom did someone get a doctor mom it seems your night has taken quite the turn
00:18:34mr shepherd indeed perhaps it's best to leave them to it
00:18:43what what now mom this is not all on me not on you i was trying to help
00:18:59she cheated on you with shepherd flaunted their affair exactly and those dresses who could afford
00:19:06those on a janitor's salary miss smith how could you do this we trusted you completely no no i got ben
00:19:15the deal i had no idea shepherd would fall for borough she's a liar well stop it amber you lied to us just
00:19:23as much as she did lied you're on my side and anyways i have a plan the shepherds are no one special
00:19:33we can expose laura and all her lies go national we can make ourselves a household name
00:19:41now if you'll excuse me i have a very important phone call to you
00:19:49thank you so much for tonight mr shepherd thank you as well for standing up for me
00:19:55it's all right laura you deserve the credit for all your hard work can i ask you something
00:20:00do you have any place to stay tonight maybe a hotel don't don't worry about me mr shepherd i'll be
00:20:06fine um excuse me you can just drop me off actually laura actually laura there is something else
00:20:14would you consider girl for dinner sometime just casually of course mr shepherd are you asking me out
00:20:22please call me brian and yes technically you're single now yes that may be true but uh going out with a
00:20:34newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly proper
00:20:41proper laura i don't give a damn about appearances tonight i saw your intelligence and your strength
00:20:51those are qualities i truly admire so what do you say dinner just two people getting to know each other
00:21:00i'm sorry mr shepherd i i actually have another appointment tonight so i can't wait just here is fine
00:21:14laura
00:21:20laura who is it laura wait jason find out who owns that car
00:21:27i'm doing best
00:21:36ian lewis who is this
00:21:38it's amber smith
00:21:40mr lewis
00:21:40i'm sorry for the late call but i believe i have some urgent information about your family
00:21:46i don't know who you are miss smith how did you get this number
00:21:51don't worry about that right now i believe i know someone impersonating laura lewis
00:21:56someone i know very well impersonating my niece and where is this fake laura
00:22:05right here in maplewood and let me tell you she's causing quite a scene
00:22:10well what is she doing exactly and more to the point what do you want from me
00:22:19in the next few days the lewis group will hold an investment meeting right
00:22:23i want to meet with the vice presidents all will be revealed then very well i'll have my secretary
00:22:31arrange a meeting but be warned if this is a waste of my time i it won't be trust me mr lewis
00:22:38that little rascal laura i wonder what she's up to now
00:22:55that car belongs to mr yeats the lewis family butler
00:22:59oh lewis family that's interesting could you be connected to them somehow
00:23:08i'm not sure brian there you are i've missed you chloe
00:23:17what are you up to chloe what are you doing here what do you mean can't i visit the man i love
00:23:24we ended things for a reason it was just one teensy mistake i was i was a little bit tipsy
00:23:31doesn't everyone deserve a second chance teensy mistake you said you cheated on me
00:23:38is this your new fling ex-divorcey just a clean floor it's quite the catch you say
00:23:48look my relationship with her is none of your business
00:23:52and don't you dare talk about her like that please an ex-cleaner turned social climber latching
00:24:00onto a wealthy businessman it's a classic story it's enough i'll get the hell out of my office
00:24:05i want to be careful brian duke industry still holds a lot of weight in maplewood
00:24:12if you want shepherd group to stay afloat you ought to be more careful
00:24:16seems like you've got more on your plate than laura's secrets now
00:24:22this is it the louis group vice presidents are on the top floor once i'm done speaking with them
00:24:34i'll have ben's company rolling in business investments i'll go speak with them first and
00:24:38then i'll introduce you well well well look who it is what a surprise did brian date you already
00:24:48that's none of your business now move aside please laura just what do you think you're doing you
00:24:55you stupid rat you really think you can just ruin my events again haven't you ruined my life enough
00:24:59don't you have any shame if you'll excuse me i have an important meeting to get to oh the nurse
00:25:06after everything you've done you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too
00:25:11seriously i think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who
00:25:16here oh that's gold you really think that they're gonna let you in laura please you're no one compared
00:25:22to me you don't deserve to be here the only ones who don't belong here are you three and you
00:25:31you're an idiot believing every lie that she tells you wake up ben oh laura laura come on why do you
00:25:38always pull this on me i mean seriously can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once i know
00:25:44what this is so stupid oh such a trap amber spoke directly with the ceo he invited her to meet with the
00:25:53vps before the main meeting yeah amber got me a partnership with the lewis group and unlike some
00:26:00people i have a real invitation well before you all start celebrating why don't you take a look at this
00:26:13oh that's rich you may have brian shepherd fooled but you can't fool me
00:26:17i spoke to ian lewis himself ceo of lewis group speaking of brian where is he right now you mean
00:26:26my uncle ian don't be ridiculous yeah ian lewis personally gave me this invitation himself
00:26:35and besides this looks fake she's a liar this is a personal invitation from mr yates himself
00:26:45it grants me access to the vip elevator which leads straight to the vice presidential suite
00:26:49she's lying they don't have a vip elevator in this hotel
00:26:57is there a special elevator for vips in this hotel not that i know of see she's lying there you have it
00:27:06laura even the hotel staff can spot a fake go on get lost before things get worse
00:27:11here take this one lead me to the vice presidents you have no idea what you just did there will be
00:27:23consequences besides if you have this relationship with he and lewis that you claim to have
00:27:31why don't you just ask him to get the two of them an invitation
00:27:35security security we need this woman removed immediately she is harassing me we're done with
00:27:41your games laura you're just a fraud man please move what hold on
00:27:49brian shepherd you think money buys you the right to walk all over people well it doesn't
00:27:55yeah it wasn't enough to kick us out of maplewood was it huh what other plans do you have to destroy
00:28:00this time after what you did to laura you had it coming don't play dumb we know exactly what's
00:28:07been happening here how long has this little affair been going on you've been sleeping with
00:28:11her since she was married to my son hold on a second an affair you think laura and i you people are
00:28:20unbelievable mr carter get down here asap we have a situation what you think you can just boss the
00:28:30manager around now is that it we'll stick around and watch you crash and burn miss lewis apologies for
00:28:35the delay how can i help you this evening thank you mr carter for getting down here so quickly
00:28:41it seems there's a misunderstanding these people don't think that i belong here well mr carter i can
00:28:48assure you this woman is a cleaner a cleaner nonsense i personally greeted miss lewis upon her
00:28:54arrival in maplewood three years ago exactly lewis group my company has some major investments planned
00:29:04here in maplewood i was just here investigating potential business opportunities no this woman
00:29:10doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground she's been this way since my
00:29:14son divorced her she's insane actually i've met laura three years ago at the coffee shop she helped
00:29:22secure a profitable investment for shepherd group no it's a lie mr shepherd she's tricking you too
00:29:32you know it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them mr carter would you
00:29:40mind showing me to the vip elevator wait is that why you're covering for her huh because of the
00:29:45affair because she slept with you excuse me who are you and how dare you speak to miss lewis that way
00:29:51that's enough having you embarrass yourself enough this is lewis group property behave or i'll call
00:29:57security but she doesn't even have a vip entrance access she shouldn't be here since you're having
00:30:04trouble understanding them let me make it clear this hotel is owned by the lewis family it's mine to come
00:30:14or go as i please thank you for stepping in brian i owe you what we'll talk about this later well it seems
00:30:28divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision mr rivers
00:30:34i don't think we got up there come in excuse me vice presidents i'm amber smith general manager of
00:30:46the lewis group maplewood branch i believe ian lewis told you about our meeting today maplewood branch
00:30:53our records don't show any maplewood branch miss smith are you sure you haven't gotten something
00:31:00mixed up ian lewis mr lewis reassured me that today we would discuss well expansion plans
00:31:11expansion plans miss smith a decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval and
00:31:18frankly we haven't heard anything about maplewood branch but ian lewis assured me that miss smith
00:31:26we have a very important guest arriving soon perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting
00:31:31with one of our staff maybe i can stay for this guest and offer some miss smith we'd like you to leave
00:31:37if you don't we'll call security hey stop there this elevator is a vip only back please of course my apologies
00:31:51oh laura
00:32:00vice presidents it's so good to see all of you again
00:32:05miss lewis it's been too long your return is a lifesaver miss lewis the lewis group has floundered
00:32:12under your uncle's well shall we say unconventional leadership the board are begging you to come back
00:32:22well please sit yes well it is time for me to get my career back on track we've got a meeting planned
00:32:30a big one in just a few days local power houses and smaller players too they'll all be there in one
00:32:38spot miss lewis we met with an amber smith she claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a
00:32:48maplewood branch for the lewis group she said that did she well miss smith is a liar there is no maple
00:32:56wood branch at least not yet well she lied so blatantly it was it's unbelievable don't worry
00:33:03i found a much more suitable partner shepherd group the rise to a public company has been impressive
00:33:13do you have anything to do with that so what happens now with this amber smith oh don't worry about amber
00:33:23i've got plans for her i've got plans for her miss lewis consider this your official invitation to
00:33:34the legend from us cheers cheers
00:33:40no i'm not leaving what are you talking about no come on i'm amber smith i'm the lewis group
00:33:54manager of maplewood branch what are you doing these are my guests yeah that's right tell them who we
00:33:58are yes we were waiting for miss smith lewis group maplewood branch no such thing ma'am and frankly
00:34:06i'm not interested in your act of course laura she's probably sleeping with the manager as well
00:34:13that's how she gets away with everything you underestimate her kathy she's probably sleeping
00:34:18with all three vice presidents no way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this careful with your
00:34:24words both of you acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble look who can't even get
00:34:32into a meeting whilst i secure three with all the vice presidents and let's not forget the mystery
00:34:38gifts that they're bringing to maplewood looks like she used you and tossed you aside used me
00:34:44unlike some people i don't mind being helpful you're so stupid she threw you away like yesterday's trash
00:34:52don't worry brian you deserve better and let's not forget i'm the new maplewood branch manager of
00:34:58lewis group appointed by the ceo of lewis group themselves ian lewis new branch manager huh interesting
00:35:08laura lewis what are you doing here get out of here you claim to be the mystery guest don't play
00:35:15games laura i was formally invited by lewis group themselves to the investment meeting only the top
00:35:21companies get those looks like you're all out of luck is that so well then there seems to be a
00:35:30misunderstanding you see i'm not sure if you know miss smith but lewis group is my company and i decide
00:35:38who goes to the meetings escort them out their visit is over oh come on this way please i'm not leaving
00:35:48move we're not leaving again move oh no no no we're not going now okay this isn't over laura you'll see
00:36:00thanks for waiting
00:36:03laura i'm glad you're okay and thank you for defending me i really appreciate it
00:36:13um are you coming to the meeting yes but it's gonna be tricky
00:36:25why i'm sure that shepherd group got an invitation
00:36:31yes laura there's something you should know
00:36:35is is this about ben because i can assure you that he won't cause any problems he won't even get
00:36:44past security laura it's not ben it's someone else someone's causing problems for shepherd group
00:36:55yes her name is chloe duke she is daughter of the duke family she's my ex-fiance
00:37:10and uh let's say things didn't end so well between us and
00:37:15and let's just say we didn't end things so well and for some reason she's having a hard time moving on
00:37:28and you think that she's gonna cause problems at the meeting for
00:37:37out of jealousy there's a possibility she's kind of jealous
00:37:43well all the more reason for you to be there besides i'll be there too
00:37:55laura
00:37:58would you consider being my guest at the meeting what are you worried that this chloe is going to
00:38:04cause problems for me too maybe a little but mostly i want to show them we're your team
00:38:11well it's a very kind offer mr shepard thank you laura
00:38:22i don't care about your best i just want to be by your side i think i'm falling for you
00:38:28ryan
00:38:38i i appreciate your honesty and right now i i'm just not i i just don't really have romance
00:38:48on my mind right now just with everything going on and going on it i just want to be up front
00:38:58and if claire tries anything you won't face her alone
00:39:05there's just one thing i do need what is it a formal dress
00:39:13uh security she doesn't belong here this is a private store excuse me we need some assistance
00:39:32i'm looking for a very particular dress wow it's beautiful it is i'll try this one on
00:39:44don't bother with her she can't afford anything here she's just a cleaner she doesn't deserve to
00:39:49shop you she has no money yeah exactly i mean what are you doing here can't you just leave me alone i
00:39:57wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared i'm here for retail therapy oh please this store's
00:40:04for the a-list only not some cheatskate like you says the woman who barged into my marriage hey show
00:40:11some respect typical laura just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money
00:40:17i would have asked you but without me i'm sure you're already booked oh please come on we'll take the
00:40:23dress sir this particular dress is not for sale uh what do you mean you don't sell it i want it
00:40:31name your price it's not about the price ma'am this one was custom made for miss lewis the lewis group
00:40:36heiress the entire brand belongs to her this beautiful dress is for display purposes only thank you
00:40:44it wouldn't suit you anyway amber what are you talking about of course it would suit her it'd fit her
00:40:48just fine and if it wouldn't fit me it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either well buying
00:40:54the whole store allow me to purchase this dress oh please don't you know that this store belongs to
00:41:04lewis group we wouldn't sell it to someone like you amber you're not even a branch manager yet you don't
00:41:10get to speak on behalf of lewis group could you please tell me more about this dress of course uh it was
00:41:17custom made for laura lewis heiress to the lewis group fortune and stitched in italy naturally
00:41:24and apparently there are many more like it this high-end stores and museums around the world from
00:41:31her private collection laura do you like this dress of course it's custom made for me i'm just here to
00:41:40take what's already mine oh you can't be serious there must be millions of laura lewises out there in
00:41:46the world fine fine if it's not for sale can't i at least try it on it would look incredible on me
00:41:53miss this dress is very delicate if i may be frank i don't think this would fit you properly are you
00:42:01calling me fat actually on a second thought why don't we just buy the whole brand how's that sound
00:42:08sir are you serious you would just buy the entire brand for one dress this brand is worth at least
00:42:1450 million dollars and to buy it for a waitress are you out of your mind yes you see even if you had
00:42:23the money they wouldn't sell it just one second yes this is brian shepherd ceo shepherd group i'd like to
00:42:32speak with your head of acquisitions i'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand what
00:42:44sorry sir that brand is not for sale you see if we can't have it neither can you
00:42:53mr yates yes this is laura lewis i'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand
00:43:01too to shepherd group oh come on calling the lewis family but we won't get you anywhere sweetie
00:43:08exactly exactly come on this is pathetic you really think this is gonna work it's sad excellent thank
00:43:14you mr yates that's all
00:43:22yes
00:43:27what are you willing to submit the brand
00:43:33awesome thank you
00:43:38hello
00:43:39yes
00:43:41wow yes of course absolutely
00:43:45thank you
00:43:48this store along with the entire brand has been sold to mr shepherd
00:43:52the shepherd group is the new owner how may i be upstairs today sir
00:43:57well lauren i don't know much about pressure so i would like to give you this brand to you
00:44:02you can't be serious you don't have the kind of money to buy this store don't listen to her brian
00:44:10you two just go do whatever you do somewhere else you're not welcome here i want the two of these
00:44:16out of my store
00:44:21i want the two of these out of my store of course
00:44:27oh come on sir ma'am we're afraid i have to ask you to leave but we're not leaving okay
00:44:31hey hey this isn't over laura could i try the dress on now of course miss lewis you just follow me
00:44:40wow
00:44:46wow
00:44:48miss lewis this dress really was made for you
00:44:54laura you look breath-taking in distress
00:44:58brian
00:44:59why would you do all of this for me
00:45:04laura
00:45:07because you deserve everything beautiful in the world
00:45:12and that includes distress
00:45:14thank you
00:45:16will you give us a chance to see where things could go
00:45:20i i need a moment
00:45:23but perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting
00:45:29does that mean it could be a yes
00:45:32maybe
00:45:38hi
00:45:47hi
00:45:47well well well look who decided to join the party playing dress up again laura
00:45:57one more to a respectful remark towards laura miss smith and you understand the meaning of rude
00:46:03you threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone for this this gold digger
00:46:08you know ben i really cared about you even after all the horrible things you said to me after our
00:46:14divorce i know the name of a great psychologist in new york maybe the shrinks in maplewood aren't
00:46:21equipped to deal with your issues enough i've had enough of this drama yeah me too try that again
00:46:30and you'll regret it now get the hell on my face let's see if you two even make it past the door yeah
00:46:36i'm sorry miss smith but your name's not on the guest list what that's impossible
00:46:44i was invited by the ceo himself
00:46:49unfortunately neither harrison group or smith group the name is on the list
00:46:54looks like you two won't be getting let in after all you don't have an invitation you're just here
00:47:00because of brian let me see this this doesn't even look real it's different from mine why don't
00:47:09you ask her if it's real this appears to be a vip invitation from the vice president
00:47:19please right this way we can continue this discussion later if you manage to get in
00:47:23sir madam we recommend you leave there you are how dare you steal my fiancee
00:47:39there you are how dare you steal my fiancee looks like another relationship fights the dust laura
00:47:45looks like stealing men is a hobby of yours get away from him he's engaged to me hey hold your
00:47:53horses quake that ended a long time ago engaged to you everyone in maplewood knows what you did to brian
00:48:01your relationship's history that was just a little tip you really think that could tear us apart
00:48:07what don't you know who i am don't pretend like you don't know oh honey she don't recognize royalty
00:48:16let alone a duke she's just a maid remember i don't have time for all this drama brian let's head inside
00:48:27brian how could you choose this cleaner over me are you really going to humiliate me in front of all
00:48:34of maplewood there's nothing left to say going don't make this a scene shall we
00:48:45you okay miss duke and you are amber smith i'm the maplewood branch manager of lewis group
00:48:54what branch i've never heard of it what do you want from me that laura she tore up my invitation do
00:49:00you think you can get me inside what your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door
00:49:06please don't waste my time
00:49:30if i can't have brian neither can you the duke family has more influence than you think
00:49:46chloe good to see you i've been expecting you uncle jones how are you
00:49:51good i need your help with something what is it anything for my little clay it's brian
00:50:00who's that woman i thought you were she's a con woman she actually used to be a cleaner in his
00:50:07company what are you saying brian left you for a cleaner well she's pretending to be a lewis to get
00:50:16close to him what are you planning i want to destroy shepherd group
00:50:26anyway i am terribly sorry about chloe now i had no idea she would be so
00:50:34in this
00:50:37what do you mean you so should have taken her up on her offer i mean you guys are just
00:50:42a power couple i see what you're doing power couple you're saying more like a disaster waiting to
00:50:54happen anyway shall we take a seat actually brian my seat is up there really she doesn't deserve to
00:51:07sit there excuse me this is my vip invitation i can sit wherever i like hey what do you think you're
00:51:16doing this is signed by all three vp's of louis group where did you get this who did you have to
00:51:23sleep with that's enough this is getting us nowhere laura is my guest and i will not tolerate any kind
00:51:34of disrespect towards her got it mr shepherd what do you see in that woman miss duke is a perfect match
00:51:43for you she's from a good family beautiful and successful what more could you ask for that's a good
00:51:51question not much actually honesty that's what i want and love things that clearly chloe has no idea
00:52:04i said i was sorry what more do you want i've watched chloe grow up she's like a daughter to me
00:52:12i won't allow her to be spoken to like that
00:52:18one more chance brian let's forget all this nonsense
00:52:23do it mr shepherd propose right here right now brian
00:52:29is this how the duke family handles business deals by forcing a ring on someone do it or you can
00:52:41kiss goodbye all future investments with the duke family
00:52:49don't you dare you're humiliating yourself dare you do you really like this nobody from nowhere yes
00:53:00oh my god
00:53:03but i can't imagine someone like her interesting in me
00:53:08the truth is i wouldn't be here where i am today without her why would you choose someone like her
00:53:17exactly this woman is trouble she doesn't belong here throw her
00:53:21you do realize that there is no investment meeting without me
00:53:27interesting turn of events
00:53:29perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past
00:53:33do you actually think that just because you have the name laura that you're the missing heiress laura lewis
00:53:40you know what maybe you're right chloe
00:53:45how ridiculous is that what you've been telling everyone i'm sure that the duke family still values
00:53:53cooperation but wow did i underestimate your foolishness chloe you have no right to talk to
00:54:01miss duke like that that's enough you don't get to talk here you got mad shepherd you dare to go
00:54:07against miss duke and the same applies to everyone else here anyone who insults laura
00:54:12leaves with a black guy it's willing to offend the chick for her what kind of charm does she have
00:54:19i want to be careful brian don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the lewis group
00:54:25are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum the lewis group isn't blacklisting anyone
00:54:32especially not the shepherd group
00:54:38lewis group rs you don't make me laugh security remove these two imposters from the premises
00:54:48wait uncle jones give brian another chance
00:54:51let's choose brian me and the future you deserve or this fraud
00:55:00glory i have everything i ever wanted right here
00:55:05and i wouldn't trade all the power that took so many fine
00:55:16short the stock of the shepherd group
00:55:17what
00:55:17you forced my hand brian now shepherd group is ruined the duke family they can't be serious
00:55:27shepherd group is doomed brian you don't have to do this for me
00:55:33laura i will never let anyone bully you let alone them thank you brian for
00:55:41her for believing in me for protecting me now it's my turn to protect you
00:55:56listen carefully i need you to protect the shepherd group stock at all costs don't let it drop
00:56:05even one cent do you understand wow award-winning performance laura but you can't possibly control
00:56:15the stock market want to put your money where your mouth is chloe if the shepherd stock holds for the
00:56:27next five minutes next five minutes you owe me a public apology
00:56:38deal
00:56:39well looks like your five minutes is up let's see how the shepherd stock is stealing
00:56:50what's going up this can't be happening it must be a coincidence
00:57:02why didn't you short the stock like i asked there was a huge investment we couldn't compete shepherd's stock price is being heavily supported
00:57:18how did you do this like i said chloe
00:57:22i'm laura lewis no you're not you're just some cleaner you don't have access to billions
00:57:31well i think it's time for my apology
00:57:40no i think it's time for my apology there is no way i'm apologizing to you
00:57:46if things were the other way would you be so quick to forgive me chloe the truth is
00:57:53everyone here has seen you be a bully and a coward and now a sore loser this is so humiliating for her
00:58:07how did she manage that maybe she really is a lewis apologize to miss lewis
00:58:13shut up don't you don't talk about miss duke like that
00:58:18don't forget the duke found me on half of maplewood
00:58:21you don't deserve this let's get out of here hold on
00:58:27this is where i belong and that is my chair you can't go there that is the vip section
00:58:37only those invited by the lewis group vice presidents get to sit there like i said chloe
00:58:44that's my seat
00:58:51had a rumor floating around a few days ago seems miss lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony
00:58:58between her ex and mr shepherd wasn't it are you planning another outburst laura is this how you
00:59:06charm all your men shall we my pleasure what are you doing let go it doesn't matter what happened
00:59:16i choose to stay by lower side let's go don't be absurd that seat is reserved for a very important
00:59:24guest someone so esteemed even the vice presidents have to bow low
00:59:30and how exactly mr jones are you so sure that i'm not that esteemed guest
00:59:41great that's peter young director of business affairs at lewis group
00:59:50ask peter young he decides which information it's chloe duke head of duke industries so glad
00:59:55you could join us why is everyone standing around it's her she's making a huge scene trying to claim
01:00:01the vip seats it's embarrassing that seats reserved for the lewis group vip guest
01:00:06specifically the family heir please get off the stage oh yes mr young was it i think i remember
01:00:16you you manage my family's investments don't pretend like you know what's going on please get off the
01:00:25stage that seats reserved for the lewis family heir i need to make one thing crystal clear
01:00:31i am the heir of the lewis family
01:00:44this is ridiculous you the lewis heir don't you know that miss lewis is a legend around here
01:00:50you must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this exactly we ran a background check
01:00:56on her and turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the harrison group before that a
01:01:02cashier in my family's supermarket see brian this is who you've been chasing after a liar and a cheat
01:01:09security get this imposter out of here and everyone here is a witness why would any of you trust laura
01:01:16if any of you dares to harm her you have to go through me first brian she's just some nobody
01:01:26she's just someone that the harrison group ditched they didn't even want her what exactly do you see
01:01:32her escort this imposter out of here now oh peter
01:01:44peter do you have any idea what you're doing mr yates i'm so glad you could join us
01:01:51miss lewis miss lewis sorry about the delay and for all the trouble you've had to put up with it's
01:02:00no trouble mr yates luckily i haven't been alone i've had the great company of my very loyal
01:02:09friend wait a minute she's miss lewis is this a joke mr young you're new to the lewis group so
01:02:17i can understand why you wouldn't recognize miss lewis but she listened to lies without checking the
01:02:23facts and almost called the police tell me mr young who put you up to this was it my uncle levy and lewis
01:02:38i knew it
01:02:42consider this your termination
01:02:45i get it now this is all an act right chloe what are you doing we still want to work with
01:02:51the lewis family work with him are you blind this woman is clearly having an affair with this old man
01:02:57that's enough young lady you've got no right to disrespect the head of the lewis group
01:03:04oh chloe i can't believe we're going through this again i think
01:03:08you need some professional help maybe i could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist
01:03:27chloe that's enough it's ridiculous if you were really the lewis family heir you would have the ring
01:03:43so why don't you show it to everyone show us the ring
01:03:50why don't you show that to everyone show us the ring who are you to make demands of me
01:03:57i don't answer to anyone but myself i don't need any of your validation
01:04:04oh there's a ring
01:04:10oh wow
01:04:13vice presidents i'm chloe juke of the juke family this woman is an imposter
01:04:19miss lewis we apologize for the delay how could you just let that con woman sit there
01:04:24get her out of here this seat was always from miss lewis she's the special guest we've been waiting
01:04:32for the investment queen the real heir to lewis group laura lewis she was a divorced housewife
01:04:41a janitor how can she she can't be it's a lie i'm telling you it's a lie do you think we'd lie
01:04:47why we run lewis group oh chloe you assaulted me earlier and you came to this meeting to what
01:04:58sabotage it you'll be hearing from our legal team
01:05:05this is true mr did you try and sabotage this meeting
01:05:11yes it's all true she fooled us all the juice tricked us to keep lewis group out of
01:05:17maplewood and control everything themselves i had no idea but i'm on your side i can give you
01:05:25everything you need all the resources miss lewis how would you like us to deal with this an eye
01:05:34for an eye since miss duke here loves ruining things
01:05:42i'll target her precious duke industries i want them bankrupt in 10 minutes you're bluffing
01:05:53you're nobody you'll always be a nobody and you can't touch me then consider this a test chloe
01:06:01i didn't need my family support with shepherd and i certainly don't need it now cloy you dug your own
01:06:09grave you think you can destroy maplewood's leading family with just the shepherd group
01:06:15please please we'll see
01:06:24dad slow down what are you talking about no it's impossible chloe what have you done years of hard
01:06:36work destroyed in minutes what did you do well chloe isn't this what you wanted to give me a little
01:06:50taste of destruction this is this is impossible it's impossible chloe what have you done the news is
01:06:59everywhere shepherds launched a full scale of salt on the stock market they're hammering our shares
01:07:06are you sure it's just yes shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato
01:07:13we could go bankrupt you've ruined everything don't worry mr duke when your company does go
01:07:19bankrupt i'll buy it at a fire sale price your employees won't even be affected brilliant
01:07:29now this is my event please leave brian i did this for us everything i did i did for us brian
01:07:39boy you need help this feelings you have for me it's not love it's obsession enough if you don't want to
01:07:53ruin everything completely you'll come with me right now right now
01:08:09this isn't arva get out of me what is going on here did they finally expose laura's lies shepherd
01:08:21group they're the new partner that's partnering up with lewis group for paperwood they're handling all
01:08:26future construction projects that can't be what about us that was our project remember laura teamed up with
01:08:33brian harrison group is practically out we have no chance we can't give up
01:08:38that easily remember ian lewis himself appointed me as general manager in a few days he promised
01:08:45that he would let us meet with a new heir you're right if we can just meet with the new heir we can
01:08:50bypass the shepherds and meet directly with the lewis group we just have to play their little game and
01:08:56see who comes out on top
01:09:02vice presidents allow me to introduce my associate brian shepherd
01:09:08sure mr shepherd finally pleasure to meet you we've looked into your uh company's financial
01:09:16review very impressive thank you thank you but a large part of that success is thanks to miss lewis
01:09:25she practically saved me from disaster three times over now brian you can just call me
01:09:31mrs lewis's recommendation is very telling mr shepard perhaps today clarifies everything mr shepard this
01:09:41opportunity is gone it's easy a woman like laura is not easy to buy thank you for your kind words mr vice
01:09:50president
01:09:59did laura send you to kill me laura hardly i'm ian lewis ceo and rightful heir of the lewis group
01:10:08so you're laura's uncle in the flesh so laura really is your niece yes little laura she just threw
01:10:20away her birthright about two three years ago ran off and married a nobody from maplewood i think he
01:10:27was a harrison now laura's got the vps and mr yates on her side did you hear she's throwing a banquet
01:10:33in a few days to announce her official takeover and we can't let that happen can we my dear
01:10:39if you're ian lewis wouldn't you have the family ring well my dear that's where you come in miss duke
01:10:45we need you to relinquish my ring what if i what if i fail my family is already ruined yes you are in
01:10:54a spot of bother i must say but if successful i guarantee that you and the duke family will get
01:11:02back everything you've lost laura's got the vps and brian on her side how can i possibly get the ring
01:11:09there is a way you know that we can make laura relinquish and give up that ring willingly
01:11:18laura my dear welcome uncle ian it's so good to see you
01:11:27laura so good to see you and you it's been too long two three years perhaps how have you been
01:11:36well i've been well uncle ian thank you for asking i see you've been busy keeping lewis group
01:11:43afloat yes indeed somebody had to i mean after you left me with everything to do without a safe
01:11:51pair of hands i hate to think what would have happened to the company actually uncle ian from
01:11:57what i've heard you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions yes minor mistakes
01:12:06don't worry uncle ian i won't hold it against you good well cheers to you coming back here
01:12:15and the lewis group oh i'm so sorry laura how clumsy of me uh no no worries uncle ian i
01:12:27i'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up of course right away just down to the left
01:12:36okay use it wisely oh i will
01:12:42Hey, Laura. How's that?
01:12:59Hello, Brian. Your little girlfriend is with me now.
01:13:03Chloe, how in the hell did you get Laura's phone?
01:13:07Let's just say that I have my ways.
01:13:09Listen, Chloe, don't hurt her, please.
01:13:15I'll do anything.
01:13:18Come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs.
01:13:21Now.
01:13:23Don't tell anyone if you want her alive.
01:13:28Well, you certainly do have your ways.
01:13:34Oh, thank goodness you've cleared up. I am sorry. How clumsy.
01:13:38And don't forget your phone. I retrieved it for you.
01:13:42Lovely to see you again.
01:13:44Yeah. I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet.
01:13:48At the banquet.
01:13:51I'll see you then.
01:13:52Will do. Looking forward to it.
01:13:56Laura! Laura! Where are you?
01:14:00Laura!
01:14:02Laura! Where are you?
01:14:05Laura!
01:14:05Laura, where are you?
01:14:07Laura!
01:14:08Oh!
01:14:13Gotcha.
01:14:16You weren't expecting that, were you?
01:14:28Finally.
01:14:29Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.
01:14:32What the?
01:14:33Laura, where are you?
01:14:34Laura?
01:14:34Laura?
01:14:34Go shut your mouth.
01:14:37Chloe?
01:14:39What have you done?
01:14:40Are you out of your mind?
01:14:41Out of my mind?
01:14:43You were the one that left me for that tramp and destroyed my life!
01:14:46That's not true.
01:14:48You were the one who messed up!
01:14:49Brian!
01:14:50Laura!
01:14:53Stay where you are.
01:14:55You better not go alone.
01:14:58Shot this knife, Chloe.
01:14:59Chloe, this is insane!
01:15:00This is insane!
01:15:01Insane!
01:15:02I did this for us, Brian!
01:15:05We were meant to be together.
01:15:07Us?
01:15:08You've gone crazy!
01:15:10Let me out of here!
01:15:11Chloe, kid that thing is a very serious event.
01:15:15They're going to lock you up for years!
01:15:17You think I care about jail time?
01:15:21All I care about is tearing me too hard.
01:15:23You don't deserve him.
01:15:26What you've done, you've destroyed my life!
01:15:30My company, everything!
01:15:32Now I'm going to destroy your life!
01:15:35Give me your family ring now!
01:15:38Give it to me!
01:15:39This is about the ring.
01:15:41Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:15:44You know, Chloe, trying to kill me, that's foolish.
01:15:51Because who do you think is going to win?
01:15:54You, that little man, or me, with something a little bit more persuasive.
01:16:10Freeze!
01:16:11Don't move, anyone.
01:16:14Don't move.
01:16:17You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.
01:16:20Miss Lewis, having fun without me?
01:16:23I'm hurt.
01:16:25Are you hurt?
01:16:27No, I'm okay.
01:16:32Tell me, Chloe.
01:16:34Who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:16:37Why should I tell you?
01:16:39You're going to kill me anyway.
01:16:41Chloe, I don't have a problem with you.
01:16:43But if you don't talk, your beloved Duke Industries might run into some.
01:16:51Well, I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:16:54So the choice is yours, Chloe.
01:16:56Talk, or face the consequences.
01:17:00Fine.
01:17:01It was Ian Lewis.
01:17:02He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the bankers today.
01:17:06Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?
01:17:10I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:17:15Oh, every word, Miss Lewis.
01:17:17Are you ready to play a game, Brian?
01:17:19This is crazy.
01:17:32Are we really sure we can do this?
01:17:33All these big companies here, it's crazy.
01:17:36Absolutely.
01:17:37The Lewis Group is under new leadership.
01:17:39We can talk to the heiress herself.
01:17:40Exactly.
01:17:42We just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir.
01:17:46There's Ian Lewis now.
01:17:47You can introduce us.
01:17:48Let's go.
01:17:49Yeah.
01:17:52Hello, Ian Lewis.
01:17:53I'm Amber Smith.
01:17:54We spoke on the phone the other day.
01:17:56This is Ben Harrison from Harrison Group.
01:17:58How do you do?
01:17:59We're the company that...
01:17:59Yes, I know who you are.
01:18:02Miss Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little drama.
01:18:04Now, look, I'm not here for idle chat.
01:18:12Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
01:18:13Could I ask you all to be seated, please?
01:18:18The moment you've all been waiting for.
01:18:21Tonight marks a new chapter in the life of the Lewis Group.
01:18:25A night where the rightful heir takes their place.
01:18:28Would you please join me in welcoming the heir to the Lewis Group,
01:18:32Miss Laura Lewis.
01:18:33Look, everybody, attention.
01:18:36Attention, please.
01:18:38There's been a recent development of some tragedy.
01:18:44I just got noticed from a phone call a couple of minutes ago
01:18:47that Laura has been in a car accident.
01:18:51And tragically, she hasn't made it.
01:18:53She has not survived.
01:18:58What?
01:18:59Laura Lewis is dead?
01:19:01It doesn't matter now.
01:19:02She's gone.
01:19:03Mr. Lewis, is this new...
01:19:05A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates.
01:19:08But rest assured, the Lewis Group will continue under my competent leadership.
01:19:14Hold on.
01:19:15Who said that I'm dead?
01:19:19Laura.
01:19:19Laura.
01:19:19I don't understand.
01:19:26What's happening?
01:19:28Laura?
01:19:29But weren't you...
01:19:30My apologies for the delay, everyone.
01:19:34There seems to be some...
01:19:35misunderstanding.
01:19:37Laura, what are you doing here?
01:19:39You've got to stop this.
01:19:40If you upset the Lewis family anymore, we're all doomed.
01:19:42I'll save this once.
01:19:44Back off, then.
01:19:44Thank you for coming, everyone.
01:19:52As I'm sure you know,
01:19:54tonight,
01:19:55I officially reclaim my title
01:19:59as the CEO of Lewis Group.
01:20:02Perhaps you could make some room for me.
01:20:08Uncle Ian?
01:20:09Impossible.
01:20:10How are you still alive?
01:20:11Well, clearly I am alive and well,
01:20:14so why don't we get this started?
01:20:16No.
01:20:17You're not the rightful heir.
01:20:19You gave that away when you married Ben Harrison.
01:20:24Uncle Ian, is that seriously your archbess that you have,
01:20:26that I got married too quickly?
01:20:29Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago
01:20:31and married a stranger
01:20:32and left me to work tirelessly,
01:20:35keeping the company together.
01:20:37Uncle Ian, retire.
01:20:39Enjoy your retirement.
01:20:41Lewis Group will be perfectly fine without you.
01:20:44No.
01:20:45There can only be one heir,
01:20:47and that's me.
01:20:48And the rightful heir has possession of this.
01:20:53You think a ring makes an heir?
01:20:56You're even more foolish than I could have ever imagined.
01:21:00Give that back to me.
01:21:02This?
01:21:03Yes.
01:21:03You think some shiny gold thing makes you the heir?
01:21:08Give it back.
01:21:09True leadership is about earning the respect of those around you,
01:21:15not some stupid ring.
01:21:18Oh, my ring.
01:21:20Okay, John, where is it?
01:21:23My ring.
01:21:24Oh.
01:21:26Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.
01:21:29Now, let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.
01:21:35Hmm?
01:21:37Talk.
01:21:38Fine.
01:21:41It was Ian Lewis.
01:21:42He said he'd help you to get the strength of I kept you away from the banker today.
01:21:46Oh, quite the spectacle, Mr. Lewis.
01:21:52Security, escort him out.
01:21:55And Ian, don't fall over.
01:21:57It's all lies.
01:21:58It's all lies.
01:21:59It's all lies.
01:21:59Fakery.
01:22:00It's fake news.
01:22:00The proof is clear.
01:22:01Get him out of here.
01:22:02Now.
01:22:03I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.
01:22:11It turns out reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.
01:22:16Luckily, these past few days, I've had Mr. Shepard by my side, and he has been a great support.
01:22:29Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.
01:22:33I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.
01:22:43Shepard Group.
01:22:44What?
01:22:45Laura, hold on.
01:22:46This was never my idea.
01:22:48This was all Kathy and Amber's fault.
01:22:50I don't want a divorce.
01:22:52What?
01:22:52Then what are you saying?
01:22:53You came to me first.
01:22:55Classic Ben.
01:22:56Something goes wrong, and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.
01:23:01Just don't shut Harrison Group out.
01:23:03Just give me another chance.
01:23:05How could I shut you out?
01:23:07I'm just a cleaner, remember?
01:23:09I'm just a useless housewife.
01:23:12I don't have that power.
01:23:15What are you talking about?
01:23:16What?
01:23:16No, come on.
01:23:17Sorry.
01:23:17No, please.
01:23:17No.
01:23:20Um, Mr. Shepard?
01:23:22Yes, Ms. Lewis?
01:23:24I was wondering if maybe you wanted to grab dinner sometime on me.
01:23:33Ms. Lewis?
01:23:38I would love to.
01:23:39I would love to.
01:23:39I would love to.
01:23:41I would love to.
01:23:50I would love to.
01:23:55I would love to.
01:23:57Bye.
01:23:59I would love to.