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