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