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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 Shepherd Group.
00:06:56That's mine! Give it back!
00:06:59That's enough!
00:07:02Laura?
00:07:03I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.
00:07:07It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard, but I'm just going through a divorce.
00:07:13You see, it's...
00:07:14Who are you, Laura's new squeeze?
00:07:17Excuse me. Do you know who I am?
00:07:19Is this true? You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son?
00:07:23Shame on you!
00:07:24Mr. Shepard, I...
00:07:25For your information, my name is Brian Shepard.
00:07:29I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:31Oh, please. A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:07:35You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?
00:07:38That's really interesting, considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.
00:07:43That's ridiculous! He doesn't look like that.
00:07:47My ring.
00:07:48Jason, give it back to Mr. Davis.
00:07:50Hey, what are you doing?
00:07:51You're not using it.
00:07:54Laura, let's get you out of here.
00:07:56Now...
00:07:57Hold on a minute, Laura. Who the heck is this matter? Have you been sneaking around?
00:08:01It's a lie, ma'am. This is none of your business.
00:08:04All rabbed dead bodies!
00:08:06You're not going anywhere until that's what you tell us what's going on.
00:08:10We are the Harrisons! You can't just waltz in here and take her!
00:08:13Harrison, compared to the Shepard group, you're nobody.
00:08:16Now go back.
00:08:17What? Are you saying that is Brian Shepard?
00:08:20That's a lie!
00:08:21Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura!
00:08:23You come back here and explain yourself!
00:08:25Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura!
00:08:30Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the 100 million deal?
00:08:35Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.
00:08:40I don't feel good about going through the signing event.
00:08:43After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?
00:08:47No!
00:08:48No, the event will proceed.
00:08:52Besides, I'll be there.
00:08:57There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura.
00:09:00Who are you, truly?
00:09:02You'll find out.
00:09:04Mr. Shepard.
00:09:06Um, can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:12Mr. Yates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners, and we're gonna have a meeting.
00:09:20An investment meeting, one week from today.
00:09:24Make sure everyone is there.
00:09:28Because after that meeting, I'm gonna reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:35Oh, excellent, Miss Lewis. I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:38Ben Harrison, you're gonna know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.
00:09:50After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.
00:09:58Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:02Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:04Security?
00:10:05Get that woman out of here.
00:10:06We don't need cleaners at this event.
00:10:08Why wouldn't I be here?
00:10:10This is a business event, after all.
00:10:13Business?
00:10:14You wouldn't know business if I hit you on the head.
00:10:16A fancy dress doesn't make you have society, honey.
00:10:19Just get out.
00:10:20Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for.
00:10:24You should have taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:26Oh, Ben.
00:10:27Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:31Laura, this is really important for me.
00:10:33Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:35You don't belong here.
00:10:37Just get out!
00:10:43That's what you get.
00:10:49This contract is mine.
00:10:52To give or take away as I see fit.
00:10:56Don't be ridiculous.
00:10:57This is insane.
00:10:58Who do you think you are?
00:10:59Yeah, put that down.
00:11:00You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:02Security?
00:11:03She's lost a mind.
00:11:05This is a disaster!
00:11:06Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you,
00:11:11but since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:22You really think ripping up that contract is going to help?
00:11:26You're so silly, Lauren.
00:11:28Oh, please, honey.
00:11:29You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:31Security!
00:11:32Get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:33You're so silly, Lauren.
00:11:34Oh, please, honey.
00:11:35You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:36Security!
00:11:37Get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:39I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:11:42And after careful consideration...
00:11:44I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:11:46You really think that the Shepard group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:11:48You don't have to say anything.
00:11:49You don't have to say anything.
00:11:50You're so silly, Lauren.
00:11:51You're so silly, Lauren.
00:11:52I didn't care.
00:11:53You don't have to say anything, honey.
00:11:54You can't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:55Security!
00:11:56Get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:57consideration I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the
00:12:02Shepherds really think that the Shepard group and I could be torn up by
00:12:06something that you've done you have no authority here of course she has the
00:12:11authority
00:12:17that's the man that Laura went with the other day what is he doing here Mr.
00:12:22Shepard how does he know her is that really Brian Shepard Laura are you
00:12:27alright I'm mr. Shepard I can assure you I don't even know it this woman there
00:12:33must be some sort of misunderstanding there's no misunderstanding here mr.
00:12:36Harrison this contract with Shepard group is officially terminated effective
00:12:42immediately wait a minute this contract I thought you said you got it it's her she
00:12:50ruined the contract you are his mistress aren't you an affair she had an affair
00:12:55with that man behind my son's back mom please it's okay this man is don't touch
00:13:01me that woman destroyed your career in front of everyone has an affair and you
00:13:06just stand there you're a disgrace and adulterer you deserve to be over shut up
00:13:13mr. Shepard I apologize for this whole mess but I can assure you this woman has
00:13:19tricked you tricked why don't you answer a question yourself what was my name
00:13:27before we got married Laura Lewis right Lewis group the financial giants there's no
00:13:36way a Lewis is connected to this that's crazy there's no way you're related to the
00:13:43Lewis family name that's absurd yeah it's a lie it's a lie this woman was a
00:13:56waitress when I met her in fact I saved her from a robbery three years ago she's
00:14:02nothing special she only married me out of gratitude I was just a waitress how
00:14:07convenient for your story Ben first time I met her she wasn't even waiters at the
00:14:12diner okay listen up everybody when I met her I'd only just started my business
00:14:17mm-hmm now look at me I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts look at her
00:14:22still just a clear mr. Shepard that woman is my son's ex-wife she's doing all this out
00:14:29of spite she's lying mr. Shepard she's just a cleaning lady for your business isn't she let's
00:14:38make something clear I was the one behind Harrison group success I use my resources to
00:14:48help my ex-husband but all he saw me as was the maid don't lie you were never good enough for Ben
00:14:53Ben when you married him oops that roof was built with lies Kathy you never respected me and Ben dumping
00:15:03me the second you thought you were successful on your own and the cheating I think you're blaming the
00:15:09wrong person you were not good enough for Ben Ben and you're certainly not good enough for him now
00:15:15if you'd prefer to believe a liar's story than the truth Kathy consider this my resignation from the Harrisons
00:15:24from everything oh 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 toilets
00:15:41nobody cares about you cleaning toilets or not at least I have my self-respect I don't need a fancy
00:15:49title or a rich husband to feel important I think there has been some sort of misunderstanding I think
00:15:59all jobs are important right mom Ben what are you doing but I don't think that a a janitor should have
00:16:06some sort of influence over a deal as big as this a janitor well why don't we ask Miss Smith exactly how
00:16:15she landed that collaboration with Shepard you did claim to have been the one that secured the deal
00:16:22weren't you Mr. Shepard it's all a lie this woman Laura she's just a gold digger trying to trick you
00:16:30I but well a lie you say Miss Smith I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrison group
00:16:38but I don't recognize you is this true Miss Smith
00:16:42Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions this contract was my way of showing my appreciation
00:16:51but the contract I mean Laura tore it up so can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony
00:16:59underway reprinted Mr. Harrison perhaps you haven't been paying attention without Miss Lewis involvement
00:17:06I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company
00:17:11today I want to make it clear Shepard 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
00:17:31Lewis 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
00:17:49you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am everyone listen to me Shepard group will not be
00:17:59partnered with Harrison a man who can keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on the contract
00:18:08Mr. Shepard group this charade is over Mr. Harrison everyone here deserves to see the truth
00:18:13Ms. Lewis shall we take this conversation elsewhere
00:18:19help mom someone get a doctor mom it seems you're not as taken quite the term Mr. Shepard
00:18:34indeed perhaps it's best to leave them to it
00:18:39what what now mom this is not all on me not on you I was trying to help
00:18:58she cheated on you with Shepard flaunted their affair
00:19:02exactly and those dresses who could afford those on a janitor's salary
00:19:08Ms. Smith how could you do this we trusted you completely
00:19:12no no I got Ben the deal
00:19:16I had no idea Shepard would fall for Bora
00:19:18she's a liar
00:19:21well stop it Amber you lied to us just as much as she did
00:19:24lied you're on my side and anyways I have a plan the Shepard's are no one special
00:19:32we can expose Laura and all her lies go national we can make ourselves a household name
00:19:39now if you'll excuse me I have a very important phone call to me
00:19:45thank you so much for tonight Mr. Shepard 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
00:19:59can I ask you something do you have any place to stay tonight
00:20:01maybe a hotel
00:20:03don't don't worry about me Mr. Shepard I'll be fine
00:20:06excuse me you can just drop me off
00:20:10actually Laura actually Laura there is something else
00:20:14would you consider go out for dinner sometime just casually of course
00:20:18Mr. Shepard are you asking me out?
00:20:23please call me Brian and yes technically you're single now
00:20:30yes that may be true but uh going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly proper
00:20:41proper? Laura I don't give a damn about appearances
00:20:47tonight I saw your intelligence and your strength
00:20:51those are qualities I truly admire
00:20:55so what do you say? dinner? just two people getting to know each other
00:21:05I'm sorry Mr. Shepard I actually have another appointment tonight so I can't get out
00:21:10wait Laura just here is fine
00:21:15Laura?
00:21:20Laura who is it? Laura wait
00:21:23Jason find out who owns that car
00:21:27and do it best
00:21:36Ian Lewis who is this?
00:21:38it's Amber Smith
00:21:40Mr. Lewis
00:21:42I'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 Ms. 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
00:21:59impersonating 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
00:22:24I want to meet with the vice presidents all will be revealed then
00:22:28very well I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting but be warned if this is a waste of my time
00:22:35it won't be trust me Mr. Lewis thank you Mr.
00:22:45that little rascal Laura
00:22:49I wonder what she's up to now
00:22:55that car belongs to Mr. Yeats the Lewis family butler
00:22:58Oh Lewis family that's interesting could you be connected to them somehow
00:23:08I'm not sure
00:23:11Brian there you are I've missed you
00:23:14Chloe
00:23:17What are you up to?
00:23:18Chloe what are you doing here?
00:23:20What do you mean?
00:23:21Can't I visit the man I love?
00:23:23We ended things for a reason
00:23:25It was just one teensy mistake I was I was a little bit tipsy
00:23:31Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:33Teensy mistake you say?
00:23:35You cheated on me
00:23:40Is this your new fling?
00:23:42Ex-divorcy
00:23:45Just 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
00:23:55Please
00:23:57An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman
00:24:01It's a classic story
00:24:02That's enough
00:24:04I'll get the hell out of my office
00:24:06You want to be careful Brian
00:24:08Duke industry still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood
00:24:12If you want shepherd group to stay afloat
00:24:14You ought to be more careful
00:24:15Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's secrets now
00:24:28This is it
00:24:29The Lewis group vice presidents are on the top floor
00:24:32Once I'm done speaking with them
00:24:34I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments
00:24:37I'll go speak with them first and then I'll introduce you
00:24:39Well well well look who it is
00:24:44What a surprise
00:24:45Did Brian teach you already?
00:24:47That's none of your business
00:24:51Now move aside please
00:24:52Laura
00:24:53Just what do you think you're doing you
00:24:55You street rat
00:24:56You really think you can just ruin my events again?
00:24:58Haven't you ruined my life enough?
00:24:59Don't you have any shame?
00:25:00If you'll excuse me
00:25:02I have an important meeting to get to
00:25:04Oh the nurse
00:25:06After everything you've done
00:25:07You think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?
00:25:11Seriously?
00:25:12I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here
00:25:17Oh that's gold
00:25:18You really think that they're going to let you in Laura?
00:25:21Please you're no one compared to me
00:25:23You don't deserve to be here
00:25:25The only ones who don't belong here are you three
00:25:29And you, an idiot, believing every lie that she tells you
00:25:34Wake up, Ben
00:25:35Oh, Laura!
00:25:37Laura, come on, why do you always pull this on me?
00:25:40I mean, seriously, can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once?
00:25:44I know what this is
00:25:46So stupid
00:25:48Oh, such a trap
00:25:50Amber spoke directly with the CEO
00:25:52He invited her to meet with the VPs before the main meeting
00:25:55Yeah, Amber got me a partnership with the Lewis Group
00:25:59And unlike some people, I have a real invitation
00:26:03Well, before you all start celebrating
00:26:07Why don't you take a look at this?
00:26:13Oh, that's rich
00:26:14You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me
00:26:17I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Lewis Group
00:26:21Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?
00:26:25You mean my uncle?
00:26:27Ian, don't be ridiculous
00:26:30Yeah
00:26:30Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself
00:26:35And besides, this looks fake
00:26:38She's a liar
00:26:40This 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
00:26:51They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel
00:26:55Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?
00:27:01Not that I know of
00:27:03See, she's lying
00:27:05There you have it, Laura
00:27:06Even the hotel staff can spot a fake
00:27:08Go on, get lost before things get worse
00:27:11Here, take this one
00:27:15Lead me to the vice presidents
00:27:17You have no idea what you just did
00:27:22There will be consequences
00:27:25Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis that you claim to have
00:27:31Why don't you just ask him to get the two of them an invitation
00:27:37Security, security, we need this woman removed immediately
00:27:39She is harassing me
00:27:40We're done with your games, Laura
00:27:42You're just a fraud
00:27:43Ma'am, place room
00:27:44What?
00:27:44Hold on
00:27:45Brian Shepard?
00:27:51You think money buys you the right to walk all over people?
00:27:53Well, it doesn't
00:27:55Yeah, it wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it, huh?
00:27:58What other plans do you have to destroy this town?
00:28:00Get you out?
00:28:02After what you did to Laura, you had it coming
00:28:04Don't play dumb
00:28:06We know exactly what's been happening here
00:28:08How long has this little affair been going on?
00:28:10You've been sleeping with her since she was married to my son
00:28:13Hold on a second
00:28:15An affair?
00:28:17You think Laura and I?
00:28:19You people are unbelievable
00:28:23Mr. Carter
00:28:25Get down here ASAP
00:28:26We have a situation
00:28:28What, you think you can just boss the manager around now, is that it?
00:28:31We'll stick around and watch you crash and burn
00:28:34Miss Lewis, apologies for the delay
00:28:36How can I help you this evening?
00:28:37Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly
00:28:41It seems there's a misunderstanding
00:28:44These people don't think that I belong here
00:28:47Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you, this woman is a cleaner
00:28:50A cleaner? Nonsense
00:28:52I personally greeted Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago
00:28:56Exactly
00:28:57Lewis Group, my company, has some major investments planned here in Maplewood
00:29:05I was just here investigating potential business opportunities
00:29:08No, this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground
00:29:13She's been this way since my son divorced her, she's insane
00:29:16Actually, I met Laura three years ago at the coffee shop
00:29:20She helped secure a profitable investment for Sheppard Group
00:29:25No, it's a lie
00:29:27Mr. Sheppard, she's tricking you too
00:29:32You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them
00:29:39Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?
00:29:42Wait, is that why you're covering for her?
00:29:44Huh? Because of the affair? Because she slept with you?
00:29:46Excuse me, who are you and how dare you speak to Miss Lewis that way?
00:29:50No, listen, she's right
00:29:51That's enough
00:29:52Have you embarrassed yourself enough?
00:29:54Yeah
00:29:54This is Lewis Group property
00:29:56Behave or I'll call security
00:29:58But she doesn't even have a VIP entrance access
00:30:02She shouldn't be here
00:30:03Since you're having trouble understanding them
00:30:06Let me make it clear
00:30:08This hotel is owned by the Lewis family
00:30:12It's mine to come or go as I please
00:30:16Thank you for stepping in, Brian
00:30:22I owe you one
00:30:24We'll talk about this later
00:30:26Well, it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision Mr. Rivers
00:30:38Come in
00:30:39Excuse me, Vice Presidents
00:30:44I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch
00:30:48I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today
00:30:50Maplewood Branch
00:30:53Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Ms. Smith
00:30:58Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?
00:31:01Ian Lewis
00:31:03Mr. Lewis reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans
00:31:10Oh, expansion plans?
00:31:13Ms. Smith, a decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval
00:31:17And frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch
00:31:22But, Ian Lewis assured me that
00:31:25Ms. Smith, we have a very important guest arriving soon
00:31:29Perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff
00:31:32Maybe I can stay for this guest and offer some local incident
00:31:35Ms. Smith, we'd like you to leave
00:31:36If you don't, we'll call security
00:31:44Hey, stop there
00:31:45This elevator is a VIP only
00:31:48Pat, please
00:31:49Of course
00:31:50My apologies
00:31:57Laura?
00:32:00Vice Presidents
00:32:02It's so good to see all of you again
00:32:05Ms. Lewis
00:32:06It's been too long
00:32:08Your return is a lifesaver, Ms. Lewis
00:32:10The Lewis Group has floundered under your uncle's
00:32:13Well, shall we say, unconventional leadership
00:32:17The board are begging you to come back, Ms. Lewis
00:32:21Well, please sit
00:32:23Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track
00:32:28We've got a meeting planned
00:32:30A big one
00:32:31In just a few days
00:32:33Local powerhouses
00:32:35And smaller players too
00:32:37They'll all be there in one spot
00:32:39Ms. Lewis
00:32:40We met with an Amber Smith
00:32:43Yes
00:32:44She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a Maplewood branch
00:32:49For the Lewis Group
00:32:51She said that, did she?
00:32:52Well, Ms. Smith is a liar
00:32:54There is no Maplewood branch
00:32:56At least not yet
00:32:57Well, she lied so blatantly
00:32:59It was, it's unbelievable
00:33:01Bob, don't worry
00:33:03I found a much more suitable partner
00:33:05Shepard Group
00:33:09Shepard Group
00:33:10The rise to a public company has been impressive
00:33:13Do you have anything to do with that?
00:33:16So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:20Oh, don't worry about Amber
00:33:25I've got plans for her
00:33:29Ms. Lewis
00:33:29Consider this your official invitation to the legend
00:33:35From us
00:33:38Cheers
00:33:38Cheers
00:33:49No, I'm not leaving
00:33:50What are you talking about?
00:33:51No, come on
00:33:52Wait, I'm Amber Smith
00:33:53I'm the Lewis Group manager of Maplewood branch
00:33:55What are you doing?
00:33:56These are my guests
00:33:57Yeah, that's right
00:33:57Tell them who we are
00:33:58Yes, we were waiting for Ms. Smith
00:34:02Lewis Group, Maplewood branch
00:34:04No such thing, ma'am
00:34:05And frankly, I'm not interested in your act
00:34:08Oh, of course
00:34:10Laura
00:34:11She's probably sleeping with the manager as well
00:34:13That's how she gets away with everything
00:34:15You underestimate her, Kathy
00:34:17She's probably sleeping with all three vice presidents
00:34:20No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this
00:34:23Careful with your words
00:34:25Both of you
00:34:26Acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble
00:34:31Look who can't even get into a meeting
00:34:33Whilst I secure three with all the vice presidents
00:34:37And let's not forget the mystery guests that they're bringing to Maplewood
00:34:41Looks like she used you and tossed you aside
00:34:43Used me?
00:34:44Unlike some people, I don't mind being helpful
00:34:48You're so stupid
00:34:49She threw you away like yesterday's trash
00:34:51Don't worry, Brian
00:34:54You deserve better
00:34:55And let's not forget
00:34:56I'm the new Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group
00:34:59Appointed by the CEO of Lewis Group themselves, Ian Lewis
00:35:03New branch manager, huh?
00:35:07Interesting
00:35:07Laura Lewis? What are you doing here? Get out of here!
00:35:11You claim to be the mystery guest
00:35:13Don't play games, Laura
00:35:16I was formally invited by Lewis Group themselves to the investment meeting
00:35:20Only the top companies get those
00:35:23Looks like you're all out of luck
00:35:25Is that so?
00:35:26So, well then
00:35:28There seems to be a misunderstanding
00:35:31You see, I'm not sure if you know Miss Smith
00:35:34But Lewis Group is my company
00:35:37And I decide who goes to the meetings
00:35:42Escort them out
00:35:43What?
00:35:43Their visit is over
00:35:45Oh, come on
00:35:46This way, please
00:35:47I'm not leaving
00:35:50Move
00:35:51We're not leaving again
00:35:52Move
00:35:52Oh, no, no, no
00:35:53We're not going
00:35:53We're not going to go now
00:35:54Okay, bye, bye
00:35:54Come on
00:35:55This isn't over, Laura
00:35:56You'll see
00:36:00Thanks for waiting, bud
00:36:03Laura
00:36:04I'm glad you're okay
00:36:07And thank you for defending me
00:36:10I really appreciate it
00:36:15Um, are you coming to the meeting?
00:36:19Yes, but it's gonna be tricky
00:36:23Why?
00:36:25I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation
00:36:31Yes, Laura
00:36:34There's something you should know
00:36:37Is
00:36:38Is this about Ben?
00:36:40Because I can assure you that he won't cause any problems
00:36:43He won't even get past security
00:36:46Laura
00:36:47It's not Ben
00:36:48It's someone else
00:36:53Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?
00:36:58Yes
00:37:00Her name is Chloe Duke
00:37:03She is daughter of the Duke family
00:37:07She's my ex-fiance
00:37:10And uh, let's say things didn't end so well between us
00:37:14And let's just say we didn't end things so well
00:37:22And for some reason
00:37:24She's having a hard time moving on
00:37:28And you think that she's gonna cause problems at the meeting for
00:37:34Out of jealousy?
00:37:41There's a possibility
00:37:42She's kind of jealous
00:37:45Well
00:37:46All the more reason for you to be there
00:37:50Besides
00:37:52I'll be there too
00:37:55Laura
00:37:56Would you consider being my guest at the meeting?
00:38:01What?
00:38:03Are you worried that this Chloe's gonna cause problems for me too?
00:38:06Maybe a little
00:38:08But mostly
00:38:10I want to show them we're a team
00:38:12Well, it's a very kind offer Mr. Shepard
00:38:15Thank you
00:38:18Laura
00:38:22I don't care about your past
00:38:24I just want to be by your side
00:38:27I think I'm falling for you
00:38:33Ryan
00:38:38I appreciate your honesty
00:38:41And right now I'm just not
00:38:45I just don't really have romance on my mind right now
00:38:49Just with everything going on
00:38:51It's okay
00:38:55I just want to be up front
00:38:58And if Chloe's right is anything
00:39:00You won't face her alone
00:39:05There's just one thing I do need
00:39:09What is it?
00:39:12A formal dress
00:39:21Uh security
00:39:26She doesn't belong here
00:39:28This is a private store
00:39:29Excuse me
00:39:31We need some assistance
00:39:32I'm looking for a very particular dress
00:39:38Wow
00:39:38It's beautiful
00:39:41It is
00:39:42I'll try this one on
00:39:43Uh don't bother with her
00:39:45She can't afford anything here
00:39:47She's just a cleaner
00:39:48She doesn't deserve to shop you
00:39:49She has no money
00:39:53Yeah exactly
00:39:54I mean what are you doing here
00:39:55Can't you just leave me alone
00:39:56I wouldn't bat an eyelash
00:39:58If you just disappeared
00:39:59I'm here for retail therapy
00:40:02Oh please
00:40:03This store's for the A-list only
00:40:06Not some cheatskate like you
00:40:07Says the woman who barged into my marriage
00:40:10Hey show some respect
00:40:13Typical Laura
00:40:14Just thinks she can buy anything she wants
00:40:16With someone else's money
00:40:17I would have asked you
00:40:18But without me
00:40:20I'm sure you're already booked
00:40:21Oh please
00:40:22Come on we'll take the dress
00:40:24Sir this particular dress is not for sale
00:40:27What do you mean you don't sell it?
00:40:29I want it
00:40:31Name your price
00:40:32It's not about the price ma'am
00:40:34This one was custom made for Miss Lewis
00:40:36The Lewis Group heiress
00:40:37The entire brand belongs to her
00:40:39This beautiful dress is for display purposes only
00:40:42Thank you
00:40:44It wouldn't suit you anyway Amber
00:40:46What are you talking about?
00:40:47Of course it would suit her
00:40:48It'd fit her just fine
00:40:50And if it wouldn't fit me
00:40:51It certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either
00:40:54Well buying the whole store
00:40:55Allow me to purchase this dress
00:41:01Oh please
00:41:02Don't you know that this store belongs to Lewis Group
00:41:05We wouldn't sell it to someone like you
00:41:07Amber you're not even a branch manager yet
00:41:10You don't get to speak on behalf of Lewis Group
00:41:12Could you please tell me more about this dress?
00:41:15Of course
00:41:17It was custom made for Laura Lewis
00:41:20Heiress to the Lewis Group fortune
00:41:22And stitched in Italy naturally
00:41:24And apparently there are many more like it
00:41:26It would look like it's
00:41:28High-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection
00:41:32Laura
00:41:34Do you like this dress?
00:41:36Of course
00:41:37It's custom made for me
00:41:39I'm just here to take what's already mine
00:41:41Mine
00:41:42Oh you can't be serious
00:41:43There must be millions of Laura Lewis's out there in the world
00:41:47Fine fine
00:41:48If it's not for sale can't I at least try it on
00:41:51It would look incredible on me
00:41:53Miss this dress is very delicate
00:41:56If I may be frank I don't think this would fit you properly
00:42:00Are you calling me fat?
00:42:02Actually on a second thought
00:42:04Why don't we just buy the whole brand?
00:42:07How's that sound?
00:42:08Sir are you serious?
00:42:09You would just buy the entire brand for one dress?
00:42:13This brand is worth at least 50 million dollars
00:42:16And to buy it for a waitress?
00:42:19Are you out of your mind?
00:42:21Yes
00:42:21You see even if you had the money they wouldn't sell it to you
00:42:24Just one second
00:42:28Yes this is Brian Shepherd CEO of Shepherd Group
00:42:32I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions
00:42:34I'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand
00:42:41What?
00:42:43Sorry Ben, that brand is not for sale
00:42:47You see if we can't have it neither can you
00:42:53Mr. Yates, yes this is Laura Lewis
00:42:56I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand
00:43:01To Shepherd Group
00:43:03Oh come on
00:43:05Calling the Lewis family but we won't get you anywhere sweetie
00:43:08Exactly
00:43:09This is pathetic
00:43:10You really think this is going to work?
00:43:11It's sad
00:43:12Excellent
00:43:14Thank you Mr. Yates
00:43:15That's all
00:43:22Yes
00:43:27What?
00:43:28Are you willing to submit the brand?
00:43:33Awesome
00:43:34Thank you
00:43:38Hello
00:43:39Yes
00:43:41Wow
00:43:42Yes of course
00:43:43Absolutely
00:43:45Thank you
00:43:47This store along with the entire brand has been sold to Mr. Shepherd
00:43:52The Shepherd Group is the new owner
00:43:54How may I be upstairs today sir?
00:43:57Well
00:43:58Lauren
00:43:59I don't know much about pressure
00:44:00So I would like to give this brand to you
00:44:03You can't be serious
00:44:05You don't have the kind of money to buy this store
00:44:07Don't listen to her Brian
00:44:10You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else
00:44:13You're not welcome here
00:44:15I want the two of these out of my store
00:44:17I want the two of these out of my store
00:44:24Of course
00:44:27Oh come on
00:44:27Sir
00:44:28Ma'am
00:44:29We're afraid I have to ask you to leave
00:44:30Well we're not leaving
00:44:31Okay
00:44:31Hey
00:44:32Hey
00:44:32Hey
00:44:32This isn't over Laura
00:44:35Could I try the dress on now?
00:44:37Of course Miss Lewis
00:44:39You just follow me
00:44:40Wow
00:44:48Miss Lewis
00:44:49This dress really was made for you
00:44:54Laura
00:44:54You look
00:44:56breathtaking
00:44:57in this race
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
00:45:11And that includes this dress
00:45:14Thank you
00:45:16Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?
00:45:20I
00:45:22I need a moment
00:45:24Perhaps 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
00:45:50What?
00:45:50Well, well, well
00:45:54Look who decided to join the party
00:45:56Playing dress up again, Laura?
00:45:57One more to a respectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith
00:46:00And you understand the meaning of rude
00:46:03You threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone?
00:46:06For this
00:46:07This gold digger
00:46:08You know Ben
00:46:10I really cared about you
00:46:11Even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce
00:46:15I knew the name of a great psychologist in New York
00:46:18Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues
00:46:24Enough
00:46:25I've had enough of this drama
00:46:27Yeah, me too
00:46:28Try that again
00:46:30And you'll regret it
00:46:31Now get the hell on my face
00:46:34Let's see if you two even make it past the door
00:46:36Yeah
00:46:39I'm sorry, Miss Smith
00:46:40But your name's not on the guest list
00:46:42What?
00:46:43That's impossible
00:46:44I was invited by the CEO himself
00:46:49Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group
00:46:52The name is on the list
00:46:54Looks like you two won't be getting let in after all
00:46:58You don't have an invitation
00:46:59You're just here because of Brian
00:47:05Let me see this
00:47:06This doesn't even look real
00:47:07It's different from mine
00:47:09Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:47:11This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President
00:47:19Please, right this way
00:47:20We can continue this discussion later
00:47:22If you manage to get in
00:47:28Sir, Madam
00:47:30We recommend you leave
00:47:33There you are
00:47:34How dare you steal my fiancé
00:47:36Looks like another relationship lights the dust, Laura
00:47:46Looks like stealing men is a habit of yours
00:47:49Get away from him
00:47:50He's engaged to me
00:47:51Hey, hey, hey
00:47:52Hold your horses, Gwen
00:47:54That ended a long time ago
00:47:56Engaged to you
00:47:57Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian
00:48:01Your relationship's history
00:48:04That was just a little tiff
00:48:06You really think that could tear us apart?
00:48:09Don't you know who I am?
00:48:11Don't pretend like you don't know
00:48:13Oh, honey
00:48:14She don't recognize royalty
00:48:16Let alone a duke
00:48:17She's just a maid, remember?
00:48:19I don't have time for all this drama
00:48:23Brian
00:48:24Let's head inside
00:48:25Brian
00:48:27How could you choose this cleaner over me?
00:48:32Are you really going to humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?
00:48:35There's nothing left to say, Gwen
00:48:37Don't make this a scene
00:48:39Shall we?
00:48:45You okay, Miss Duke?
00:48:48And you are?
00:48:49Amber Smith
00:48:51I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group
00:48:53What branch?
00:48:54I've never heard of it
00:48:55What do you want from me?
00:48:57That Laura
00:48:58She tore up my invitation
00:49:00Do you think you can get me inside?
00:49:02What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?
00:49:06Please don't waste my time
00:49:23If I can't have Brian
00:49:41Neither can you
00:49:42The Duke family has more influence than you think
00:49:46Chloe, good to see you
00:49:48I've been expecting you
00:49:49Uncle Jones, how are you?
00:49:51Good
00:49:54I need your help with something
00:49:55What is it?
00:49:57Anything for my little Chloe
00:49:59It's Brian
00:50:00Who's that woman?
00:50:02I thought you were
00:50:03She's a con woman
00:50:05She actually used to be a cleaner in his company
00:50:08What?
00:50:09Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?
00:50:14She's pretending to be a Lewis to get close to him
00:50:18What are you planning?
00:50:19I want to destroy Shepard Group
00:50:26Anyway
00:50:27I am terribly sorry about Chloe
00:50:30Now I had no idea she would be so
00:50:34intense
00:50:35What do you mean you so should have taken her up on her offer
00:50:41I mean you guys are just
00:50:44Power couple
00:50:47I see what you're doing
00:50:49Power couple you say
00:50:50More like a disaster waiting to happen
00:50:56Anyway
00:50:56Shall we take a seat?
00:50:58Actually Brian my seat is up there
00:51:05Really?
00:51:05She doesn't deserve to sit there
00:51:07Excuse me
00:51:09This is my VIP invitation
00:51:12I can sit wherever I like
00:51:15Hey what do you think you're doing?
00:51:17This is signed by all three VPs of Lewis Group
00:51:20Where did you get this?
00:51:23Who did you have to sleep with?
00:51:24That's enough
00:51:25This is getting us nowhere
00:51:29Laura is my guest
00:51:31And I will not tolerate
00:51:33Any kind of disrespect towards her
00:51:36Got it?
00:51:38Mr. Shepard
00:51:39What do you see in that woman?
00:51:42Miss Duke is a perfect match for you
00:51:44She's from a good family
00:51:46Beautiful
00:51:47And successful
00:51:49What more could you ask for?
00:51:51That's a good question
00:51:53Not much actually
00:51:55Honesty
00:51:57That's what I want
00:51:59And love
00:52:01Things that clearly
00:52:02Chloe has no idea
00:52:04I said I was sorry
00:52:06What more do you want?
00:52:08I've watched Chloe grow up
00:52:10She's like a daughter to me
00:52:12I won't allow her to be spoken to like that
00:52:17One more chance Brian
00:52:20Let's forget all this nonsense
00:52:23Do it Mr. Shepard
00:52:25Propose right here right now
00:52:29Brian
00:52:32Is this how the Duke family handles business deals?
00:52:37By forcing a ring on someone?
00:52:40Do it or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family
00:52:47Don't you dare
00:52:51You're humiliating yourself
00:52:54How dare you?
00:52:55Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:52:57Yes
00:53:00I like her
00:53:03But I can't imagine someone like her interesting in me
00:53:08The truth is
00:53:10I wouldn't be here where I am today without her
00:53:14Why would you choose someone like her?
00:53:15I know
00:53:17Exactly
00:53:17This woman is trouble
00:53:19She doesn't belong here
00:53:20Throw her out
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
00:53:38that you're the missing heiress Laura Lewis?
00:53:40You know what maybe you're right Chloe
00:53:45How ridiculous
00:53:47Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:53:49I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation but
00:53:55Wow did I underestimate your foolishness Chloe
00:54:00You have no right to talk to Miss Duke like that
00:54:02That's enough
00:54:04You don't get to talk here
00:54:05You got mad Shepard
00:54:06You dare to go against Miss Duke
00:54:08And the same applies to everyone else here
00:54:10Anyone who insults Laura
00:54:14Leaves with a black guy
00:54:15He's willing to defend the chick for her
00:54:17What kind of charm does she have?
00:54:19I want to be careful Brian
00:54:21Don'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?
00:54:29The Lewis Group isn't blacklisting anyone
00:54:32Especially not
00:54:34Shepard Group
00:54:35Lewis Group RS?
00:54:40You?
00:54:42Don't make me laugh
00:54:44Security
00:54:45Remove these two imposters from the premises
00:54:48Wait Uncle Jones
00:54:50Give Brian another chance
00:54:52Choose Brian
00:54:54Me and the future you deserve
00:54:55Or this fraud
00:54:57What?
00:55:00Chloe
00:55:01I have everything I ever wanted
00:55:03Right here
00:55:05In a wooden trade of all the power that took so many
00:55:08Maplewood
00:55:09Fine
00:55:15Short the stock of the Shepard Group
00:55:17What?
00:55:20You forced my hand Brian
00:55:22Now Shepard Group is ruined
00:55:24The Duke family
00:55:25They can't be serious
00:55:27Shepard Group is doomed
00:55:28Brian
00:55:30You don't have to do this for me
00:55:33Laura
00:55:34I will never let anyone bully you
00:55:37Let alone them
00:55:39Thank you
00:55:40Brian
00:55:41For
00:55:42For believing in me
00:55:44For
00:55:45Protecting me
00:55:47Now it's my turn
00:55:49To protect you
00:55:54Listen carefully
00:55:58I need you to protect
00:56:00The Shepard Group stock
00:56:01At all costs
00:56:04Don't let it drop
00:56:05Even one cent
00:56:08Do you understand?
00:56:10Wow
00:56:11Award-winning performance, Laura
00:56:14But you can't possibly control the stock market
00:56:17Wanna put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?
00:56:20If
00:56:21The Shepard stock holds
00:56:26For the next five minutes
00:56:31You owe me a public apology
00:56:38Thank you
00:56:43Well
00:56:45Looks like your five minutes is up
00:56:47Let's see how the Shepard stock is stealing
00:56:55What the?
00:56:56The Shepard Group stock price is
00:56:58It's going up
00:57:00This can't be happening
00:57:01It must be a coincidence
00:57:08Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?
00:57:12There was a huge investment
00:57:13We couldn't compete
00:57:14Shepard's stock price is being heavily supported
00:57:18How did you do this?
00:57:20Like I said, Chloe
00:57:23I'm Laura Lewis
00:57:26No, you're not
00:57:27You're just some cleaner
00:57:28You don't have access to billions
00:57:31Well
00:57:33I think it's time for my apology
00:57:40No
00:57:41I think it's time for my apology
00:57:43There is no way I'm apologizing to you
00:57:45If things were the other way
00:57:47Would you be so quick to forgive me?
00:57:50Chloe
00:57:51The truth is
00:57:53Everyone here
00:57:55Has seen you be a bully
00:57:58And a coward
00:58:00And now
00:58:01A sore loser
00:58:04This is so humiliating for her
00:58:07How did she manage that?
00:58:08Maybe she really is a Lewis
00:58:11Apologize to Miss Lewis
00:58:13Shut up
00:58:15Don't you dare talk about Miss Duke like that
00:58:18Don't forget
00:58:18The Duke found me on
00:58:20Half of Maplewood
00:58:21It always happens
00:58:23Let's get out of here
00:58:23Hold on
00:58:27This
00:58:28Is where I belong
00:58:30And that
00:58:33Is my chair
00:58:34You can't go there
00:58:35That is the VIP section
00:58:37Only those invited by the Lewis Group
00:58:39Vice Presidents get to sit there
00:58:42Like I said
00:58:43Chloe
00:58:44That's my seat
00:58:51Had a rumor floating around a few days ago
00:58:54Seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene
00:58:57At a signing ceremony between her ex and Mr. Shepard
00:59:02Wasn't it?
00:59:03Are you planning another outburst, Laura?
00:59:05Is this how you charm all your men?
00:59:07Shall we?
00:59:09My pleasure
00:59:11What are you doing?
00:59:13Let go
00:59:14It doesn't matter what happens
00:59:16I choose to stay by Laura's side
00:59:19Let's go
00:59:21Don't be absurd
00:59:22That seat is reserved for a very important guest
00:59:26Someone so esteemed
00:59:28Even the Vice Presidents have to bow low
00:59:32And
00:59:34How
00:59:35Exactly Mr. Jones
00:59:37Are you so sure that I'm not that esteemed guest?
00:59:42Wait
00:59:42That's Peter Young
00:59:43Doctor of business affairs at Lewis Group
00:59:50Ask Peter Young
00:59:50He decides which industry is
00:59:52It's uh
00:59:53Chloe Duke
00:59:54Head of Duke Industries
00:59:55So glad you could join us
00:59:56Why is everyone standing around?
00:59:58It's her
00:59:59She's making a huge scene
01:00:00Trying to claim the VIP seat
01:00:03It's embarrassing
01:00:03That seat's reserved for the Lewis Group VIP guest
01:00:07Specifically the family heir
01:00:09Please get off the stage
01:00:11Oh yes
01:00:13Mr. Young
01:00:15Was it?
01:00:15I think I remember you
01:00:17You manage my family's investments
01:00:21Don't pretend like you know what's going on
01:00:24Please get off the stage
01:00:25That seat's reserved for the Lewis family heir
01:00:28I need to make one thing crystal clear
01:00:35I am the heir of the Lewis family
01:00:43This is ridiculous
01:00:45You the Lewis heir
01:00:47Don'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
01:00:53Exactly
01:00:55We ran a background check on her
01:00:56And it turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the Harrison Group
01:01:01Before that a cashier in my family's supermarket
01:01:04See Brian
01:01:06This is who you've been chasing after
01:01:07A liar and a cheat
01:01:09Security
01:01:10Get this imposter out of here
01:01:12Everyone here is a witness
01:01:14Why would any of you trust Laura
01:01:17If any of you dares to harm her
01:01:21You have to go through me first
01:01:22Brian
01:01:24She's just some nobody
01:01:26She's just someone that the Harrison Group ditched
01:01:29They didn't even want her
01:01:31What exactly do you see in her?
01:01:32Escort this imposter out of here
01:01:35Now
01:01:36Oh Peter
01:01:44Peter
01:01:46Do you have any idea what you're doing?
01:01:47Mr. Yates
01:01:49I'm so glad you could join us
01:01:53Miss Lewis
01:01:54Sorry about the delay
01:01:56And for all the trouble you've had to put up with
01:01:58It's no trouble Mr. Yates
01:02:02Luckily I haven't been alone
01:02:03I've had the great company of my very loyal
01:02:09Friend
01:02:10Wait a minute
01:02:11She's Miss Lewis
01:02:12Is this a joke?
01:02:13Mr. Young
01:02:14You're new to the Lewis Group
01:02:17So I can understand why you wouldn't recognize Miss Lewis
01:02:21But you listened to lies without checking the facts
01:02:25And almost called the police
01:02:27Tell me
01:02:30Mr. Young
01:02:30Who put you up to this?
01:02:33Was it my uncle or Ian Lewis?
01:02:38I knew it
01:02:39I knew it
01:02:42Consider this your termination
01:02:46I get it now
01:02:47This is all an act
01:02:49Right?
01:02:49Chloe what are you doing?
01:02:50We still want to work with the Lewis family
01:02:52Work with him?
01:02:53Are you blind?
01:02:54This woman is clearly having an affair with this old man
01:02:57That's enough young lady
01:02:59You've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis Group
01:03:04Oh Chloe
01:03:05I can't believe we're going through this again
01:03:07I think
01:03:09I get it now
01:03:11This is all an act
01:03:12Right?
01:03:13Chloe what are you doing?
01:03:14We still want to work with the Lewis family
01:03:16Work with him?
01:03:17Are you blind?
01:03:17This woman is clearly having an affair with this old man
01:03:21That's enough young lady
01:03:23You've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis Group
01:03:27Oh Chloe
01:03:29I can't believe we're going through this again
01:03:31I think you need some professional help
01:03:34Maybe I could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist
01:03:37Chloe
01:03:39That's enough
01:03:39It's ridiculous
01:03:40If you were really the Lewis family heir you would have the ring
01:03:43So why don't you show it to everyone?
01:03:45Show us the ring
01:03:50Why don't you show that to everyone?
01:03:51Show us the ring
01:03:52Show us the ring
01:03:54Show us the ring
01:03:54Who are you to make demands of me?
01:03:58I don't answer to anyone but myself
01:04:00I don't need any of your validation
01:04:13Vice presidents
01:04:15I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family
01:04:17This woman is an imposter
01:04:19Miss Lewis
01:04:21We apologize for the delay
01:04:23How could you just let that con woman sit there?
01:04:25Get her out of here!
01:04:26This seat was always for Miss Lewis
01:04:30She's the special guest we've been waiting for
01:04:33The investment queen
01:04:35The real heir to Lewis Group
01:04:38Laura Lewis
01:04:39She's a divorced housewife
01:04:41A janitor
01:04:42How can she?
01:04:42She can't be
01:04:43It's a lie
01:04:44I'm telling you
01:04:45It's a lie
01:04:45Do you think we'd lie?
01:04:48We run Lewis Group
01:04:49Oh, Chloe
01:04:52You assaulted me earlier
01:04:55And you came to this meeting to what?
01:04:58Sabotage it
01:05:00You'll be hearing from our legal team
01:05:05Is this true, Mr?
01:05:07Did you try and sabotage this meeting?
01:05:11Yes, it's all true
01:05:12She fooled us all
01:05:14The Duke tricked us to keep
01:05:16Lewis Group out of Maplewood
01:05:18And control everything themselves
01:05:20I had no idea
01:05:21But I'm on your side
01:05:24I can give you everything you need
01:05:26All the resources in Maplewood
01:05:28Miss Lewis
01:05:29How would you like us to deal with this?
01:05:32An eye
01:05:34For an eye
01:05:37Since Miss Duke here
01:05:40loves ruining things
01:05:42I'll target her precious
01:05:46Duke Industries
01:05:48I want them bankrupt in 10 minutes
01:05:52You're bluffing
01:05:53You're nobody
01:05:54You'll always be a nobody
01:05:56And you can't touch me
01:05:58Then consider this a test
01:06:01Chloe
01:06:02I didn't need my family's support with Shepard
01:06:04And I certainly don't need it now
01:06:06Chloe
01:06:07You dug your own grave
01:06:09You think you can destroy Maplewood's leading family with just the Shepard group?
01:06:15Please
01:06:18We'll see
01:06:24Dad?
01:06:26Slow down
01:06:27What are you talking about?
01:06:28No
01:06:32It's impossible
01:06:34Chloe
01:06:34What have you done?
01:06:36Years of hard work
01:06:37Destroyed in minutes
01:06:42What did you do?
01:06:44Well
01:06:45Chloe
01:06:48Isn't this what you wanted?
01:06:49To give me a little taste of destruction
01:06:52This is
01:06:52This is impossible
01:06:54It's impossible
01:06:55Chloe
01:06:56What have you done?
01:06:58The news is everywhere
01:07:00Shepard's launched a full-scale assault on the stock market
01:07:03They're hammering our shares
01:07:06Are you sure it's just Shepard's?
01:07:08Yes
01:07:08Shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato
01:07:13We could go bankrupt
01:07:14You've ruined everything
01:07:16Don't worry Mr. Duke
01:07:17When your company does go bankrupt
01:07:20I'll buy it
01:07:21At a fire sale price
01:07:23Your employees won't even be affected
01:07:25Brilliant
01:07:26A masterstroke Ms. Lewis
01:07:29Now
01:07:30This
01:07:32Is my event
01:07:34Please leave
01:07:34Brian
01:07:35I did this for us
01:07:37Everything I did I did for us Brian
01:07:41Chloe
01:07:43You need help
01:07:45These feelings you have for me
01:07:47It's not love
01:07:49It's obsession
01:07:51Enough
01:07:51If you don't want to ruin everything completely
01:07:54You'll come with me
01:07:56Right now
01:07:59Right now
01:07:59Laura
01:08:00This isn't Arma
01:08:10Get out of me
01:08:11What is going on here?
01:08:18Did they finally expose Laura's lies?
01:08:20Shepard Group
01:08:21They're the new partner that's partnering up with Lewis Group for Maplewood
01:08:25And they're handling all future construction projects
01:08:28That can't be
01:08:30What about us?
01:08:31That was our project
01:08:32Remember Laura teamed up with Brian
01:08:34Harrison Group is practically out
01:08:36We have no chance
01:08:38We can't give up that easily
01:08:40Remember
01:08:41Ian Lewis himself appointed me as general manager
01:08:44In a few days he promised that he would let us meet with a new heir
01:08:47You're right
01:08:48If we can just meet with the new heir
01:08:50We can bypass the Shepard's
01:08:51And meet directly with the Lewis Group
01:08:54We just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top
01:09:02Vice presidents
01:09:04Allow me to introduce my associate Brian Shepard
01:09:08I'm sure I've met you
01:09:10Mr. Shepard
01:09:11Finally a pleasure to meet you
01:09:12We've looked into your company's financial review
01:09:17Very impressive
01:09:18Thank you
01:09:20Thank you
01:09:20But a large part of that success is next to Ms. Lewis
01:09:25She practically saved me from disaster
01:09:28Three times over now
01:09:29Brian you can just call me more
01:09:32Ms. Lewis's recommendation is very telling Mr. Shepard
01:09:37Perhaps today clarifies everything
01:09:39Mr. Shepard
01:09:41This opportunity is gone
01:09:43Seized
01:09:45A woman like Laura
01:09:47Is not easy to find
01:09:48Thank you for your kind words Mr. Vice President
01:09:59Did Laura send you to kill me?
01:10:01Laura?
01:10:02Hardly
01:10:03I'm Ian Lewis
01:10:05CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group
01:10:09So you're Laura's uncle?
01:10:12In the flesh
01:10:15So Laura really is your niece?
01:10:17Yes, little Laura
01:10:19She just threw away her birthright about two, three years ago
01:10:23Ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood
01:10:26I think he was a Harrison
01:10:28Now Laura's got the VPs and Mr. Yates on her side
01:10:31Did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover?
01:10:36And we can't let that happen, can we my dear?
01:10:39If you're Ian Lewis, wouldn't you have the family ring?
01:10:42Well, my dear
01:10:43That's where you come in, Ms. Duke
01:10:45We need you to relinquish my ring
01:10:50What if I, what if I fail?
01:10:51My family is already ruined
01:10:53Yes, you are in a spot of bother, I must say
01:10:57But if successful, I guarantee that you and the Duke family will get back everything you've lost
01:11:04Laura's got the VPs and Brian on her side
01:11:07How can I possibly get the ring?
01:11:09There is a way, you know
01:11:11That we can make Laura relinquish and give up that ring willingly
01:11:18Laura, my dear, welcome
01:11:21Uncle Ian, it's so good to see you
01:11:24And you, it's been too long, two, three years perhaps
01:11:35How have you been?
01:11:36I've been well, Uncle Ian
01:11:37Thank you for asking
01:11:40I see you've been busy keeping Lewis Group afloat
01:11:44Yes
01:11:44Kind of been easy
01:11:45Indeed, somebody had to
01:11:47I mean, after you left me with everything to do
01:11:50Without a safe pair of hands, I hate to think it would have happened to the company
01:11:55Actually, Uncle Ian, from what I've heard
01:11:59You've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions
01:12:03Yes, minor mistakes, minor
01:12:06Don't worry, Uncle Ian, I won't hold it against you
01:12:11Good, well, cheers to you coming back here
01:12:15And the Lewis Group
01:12:17Oh, I'm so sorry, Laura, how clumsy of me
01:12:24No, no worries, Uncle Ian, I
01:12:27I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up
01:12:30Of course
01:12:32Right away, just down to the left
01:12:39Use it wisely
01:12:41Oh, I will
01:12:47I'll just go to the restroom
01:12:57Hey, Laura
01:12:58How's that?
01:12:59Hello, Brian
01:13:00Your little girlfriend is with me now
01:13:02Chloe
01:13:04How in the hell did you get Laura's phone?
01:13:07Let's just say that I have my ways
01:13:10Listen, Chloe
01:13:12Don't hurt her, please
01:13:14I'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
01:13:31Oh, thank goodness you've cleared up
01:13:36I am sorry, how clumsy
01:13:38And don't forget your phone
01:13:39I retrieved it for you
01:13:41Thank you
01:13:41Oh, I'm going again
01:13:43Lovely to see you again
01:13:44Yeah
01:13:44I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow
01:13:47At the banquet
01:13:48At the banquet
01:13:51I'll see you then
01:13:52Will do
01:13:52Looking forward to it
01:13:56Laura
01:13:57Laura
01:13:58Where are you?
01:14:00Laura
01:14:01Laura
01:14:02Laura
01:14:02Where are you?
01:14:05Laura
01:14:06Laura
01:14:06Where are you?
01:14:07Laura
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
01:14:31What the?
01:14:32Laura, where are you?
01:14:34Laura
01:14:34Laura
01:14:34Now go 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?
01:14:42You were the one that left me for that tramp and destroyed my life
01:14:46That's not true
01:14:47You were the one who messed up
01:14:49Brian
01:14:50Laura
01:14:53Stay where you are
01:14:54You better not
01:14:55You better come alone
01:14:56You got this knife Chloe
01:14:59This is insane
01:15:00Insane?
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, and you're 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.
01:15:18You think I care about jail time?
01:15:21All I care about is tearing you too hard.
01:15:23You don't deserve him.
01:15:26What he's done, he's destroyed my life, my company, everything.
01:15:32Now I'm going to destroy your life.
01:15:35Give me your family ring now.
01:15:37Give it to me!
01:15:39This is about the ring.
01:15:41Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:15:45You know, Chloe, trying to kill me, that's foolish.
01:15:51Because who do you think is going to win?
01:15:54You?
01:15:56That will not hurt.
01:15:57Or me?
01:16:00Something a little bit more persuasive.
01:16:07Freeze!
01:16:11Don't move, anyone.
01:16:15Don'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?
01:17:30This is crazy.
01:17:32Are we really sure we can do this?
01:17:33All these big companies here, it's crazy.
01:17:35Absolutely.
01:17:37The Lewis Group is under new leadership.
01:17:39We can talk to the heiress herself.
01:17:41Exactly.
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 the 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.
01:18:05Now, 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?
01:18:16The 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, Miss 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 that Laura has been in a car accident.
01:18:51And tragically, she hasn't made it.
01:18:53She has not survived.
01:18:55What?
01:18:59Laura Lewis is dead?
01:19:01It doesn't matter now.
01:19:03She'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.
01:19:19I 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...
01:19:36misunderstanding.
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, tonight, I officially reclaim my title as the CEO of Lewis Group.
01:20:04Perhaps 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, so 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 arduous best that you have that I got married too quickly?
01:20:29Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago and married a stranger and left me to work tirelessly, keeping 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, and 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.
01:21:08True leadership is about earning the respect of those around you, not some stupid thing.
01:21:18Oh, my ring.
01:21:20Oh, my God, where is it?
01:21:23My ring?
01:21:24Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.
01:21:29Now, let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.
01:21:34Hmm?
01:21:35Talk.
01:21:36Talk.
01:21:38What can I do?
01:21:39Talk about.
01:21:40Fine.
01:21:41It was Ian Lewis.
01:21:42He said he'd help you.
01:21:44He can destroy you if I kept you away from the bankers 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.
01:21:59It's all lies.
01:21:59It's fakery.
01:22:00It's fake news.
01:22:01The proof is clear.
01:22:01Get him out of here.
01:22:02Now.
01:22:07I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.
01:22:12It 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.
01:22:35I'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.
01:23:13What 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, Miss Lewis?
01:23:23I was wondering if...
01:23:25Maybe you wanted to grab dinner sometime.
01:23:32On me.
01:23:34Miss Lewis.
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