Return Of The Secret Heiress 2025 - Full Movie
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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.
00:00:57Yeah, but 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 shorting 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 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?
00:01:52Can we have five now?
00:01:53Mr. Yates?
00:01:54What?
00:01:55Only two bodyguards this time?
00:01:56You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:01:57No, ma'am, I just thought you might like to scream today.
00:01:58Now listen, everyone is waiting New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis
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.
00:02:36Look, today is Ben's birthday. Anything we need to discuss, we can do at some other time.
00:02:41Ma'am, it really is time for you to accept your inheritance.
00:02:46Because what I want is a simple life with Ben.
00:02:50Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Toby walk you up to the house, for my sake.
00:03:06Divorce papers, sign it.
00:03:08Sign 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 with the Shepard Group.
00:03:27And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:31The truth is, Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time.
00:03:35I 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.
00:03:46Don't make me laugh.
00:03:50I did!
00:03:52It was my present to Ben for his birthday.
00:03:54I was the one who got Brian Harrison to give Ben that deal.
00:03:58What 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.
00:04:10A 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?
00:04:21What'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 then.
00:04:46I won't sign.
00:04:47Money is a motivator, isn't it?
00:04:52Ben.
00:04:54Alright.
00:04:55Here.
00:04:56Hundred thousand dollars.
00:04:57Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:05:00Hundred thousand dollars.
00:05:02I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.
00:05:07Do 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.
00:05:14This is our active charity to work.
00:05:17Here.
00:05:18A million dollars.
00:05:19Take this.
00:05:20You just want more money, don't you?
00:05:22Just leave and never see Ben again.
00:05:26I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this since none of you respect me.
00:05:35A cleaning lady.
00:05:36A cleaning lady.
00:05:37Threatening us.
00:05:39I'm so scared.
00:05:41Just leave.
00:05:42You already make this house stink.
00:05:51Thank God she's gone.
00:05:52Go to written store.
00:05:53Sir.
00:05:54Laura Lewis' information.
00:05:55She's Ben Harrison's wife.
00:05:56No wonder why she wanted us to part with them.
00:05:57Actually sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:05:58Divorced her?
00:05:59Wait a minute.
00:06:00Don't you remember?
00:06:01She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:02Yeah.
00:06:03Yeah.
00:06:04She saved our hiding now.
00:06:05Remember?
00:06:06Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a $100 million contract?
00:06:24Yeah, remember?
00:06:26Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a hundred million dollar contract?
00:06:34Let's get to the vinyl news.
00:06:38Hey! What are you doing? Let go of me!
00:06:40You attacked Amber! Apologize this instant!
00:06:46You're stealing from the Harrisons.
00:06:48We gave you a generous divorce settlement, you refused it, and now you're stealing!
00:06:53She couldn't afford it. You're a thief!
00:07:02That's mine! Give it back!
00:07:04Hey!
00:07:05That's enough!
00:07:08Maura, I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.
00:07:12It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard, but I'm just going through a divorce. You see, it's...
00:07:20Who are you?
00:07:21Boar's new squeeze.
00:07:23Excuse me. Do you know who I am?
00:07:25Is 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.
00:07:53Jason, give it back to Ms. Lewis.
00:07:55Oh, hey, what are you doing?
00:08:00Laura, let's get you out of here. Now.
00:08:02Hold on a minute, Laura. Who the heck is this man or have you been sneaking around?
00:08:07It's a lie, ma'am. This is none of your business.
00:08:10All brown dead bodies. You're not going anywhere until that's when you tell us what's going on.
00:08:15We are the Harrisons. You can't just waltz in here and take her.
00:08:18Harrison, compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody. I go back.
00:08:22What? Are you saying that is Brian Shepard? That's a lie!
00:08:26Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura! You come back here and explain yourself.
00:08:30Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura!
00:08:35Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the 100 million deal?
00:08:41Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.
00:08:45I don't feel good about going through the signing event.
00:08:49After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?
00:08:52No! The event will proceed. Besides, I'll be there.
00:09:02There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura. Who are you, truly?
00:09:08You'll find out, Mr. Shepard.
00:09:12Can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:15Mr. Gates, 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.
00:09:30Make sure everyone is there.
00:09:35Because after that meeting, I'm going to reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:40Oh, excellent, Ms. Lewis. I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:45Ben Harrison, you're going to know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.
00:09:58After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.
00:10:03Only after that, 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.
00:10:19Business? 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 have taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:31Oh, Ben. Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:37Oh, Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:41You don't belong here. Just get out!
00:10:49That's what you get.
00:10:50This 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.
00:11:08Security! She's lost a mind! This is a disaster!
00:11:11This 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 going to help?
00:11:36You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:37Oh, please, honey. You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:39Security! Get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:41I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:11:44And after careful consideration, I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:11:47You really think that the Shepard group and I could be torn up by something that you've done? You have no authority here.
00:11:50You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:51Oh, please, honey. You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:55Security! Get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:58I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:12:02And after careful consideration, I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:12:10You really think that the Shepard group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:12:15You have no authority here.
00:12:16Of course, she has the authority.
00:12:25That's the man that Laura went with the other day. What is he doing here?
00:12:28Mr. Shepard? How does he know her?
00:12:30Is that really Brian Shepard?
00:12:32Laura, are you alright?
00:12:36Mr. Shepard, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman. There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:41There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison.
00:12:43Mr. Harrison. This contract with Shepard group is officially terminated. Effective immediately.
00:12:52Wait a minute. This contract, I thought you said you got it.
00:12:54It's her. She ruined the contract. You are his mistress, aren't you?
00:12:59An affair? She had an affair with that man behind my son's back?
00:13:04Mom, please, it's okay. This man is-
00:13:07Don'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 ar-
00:13:17Shut up!
00:13:21Mr. Shepard, I apologize for this whole mess, but I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.
00:13:27Tricked? Why don't you answer a question yourself, Ben?
00:13:33What was my name before we got married?
00:13:36Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:38Lewis Group? The Financial Giants?
00:13:41There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:45What? That's crazy.
00:13:47There'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!
00:13:59Yeah. 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.
00:14:08She's nothing special. She only married me out of gratitude.
00:14:11I was just a waitress. How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:14:16First time I met her, she was indeed a waitress at the diner.
00:14:19Okay, listen up, everybody. When- when I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:24Mm-hmm. Now look at me. I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.
00:14:28Look at her. Still just a clear.
00:14:31Mr. Shepard, that woman is my son's ex-wife. She's doing all this out of spite.
00:14:37She's lying, Mr. Shepard.
00:14:39She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:44Let's make something clear.
00:14:47I 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.
00:14:57Don't lie. You were never good enough for Ben when you married him. Oops.
00:15:02That roof was built with lies. Cathy, you never respected me.
00:15:07And Ben? Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.
00:15:12And 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.
00:15:28Cathy, consider this my resignation from the Harrisons. From everything.
00:15:38Wait, wait, wait, wait. Laura, you think you can just walk in here and, you know, ruin everything?
00:15:41And 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.
00:15:48Nobody cares about you.
00:15:50Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect.
00:15:55I don't need a fancy title or a rich husband to feel important.
00:16:04I 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. Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?
00:16:26You did claim to have been the one that secured the deal. Weren't you, Miss Slate?
00:16:31Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie. This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you.
00:16:38I... but, well...
00:16:40A lie, you say? Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Hearth Syndrome.
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.
00:16:59But the contract... I mean, Laura tore it up.
00:17:02So 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.
00:17:14I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company.
00:17:20Today, I want to make it clear.
00:17:23Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.
00:17:28Miss 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.
00:18:02Everyone, listen to me.
00:18:05Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison.
00:18:08A man who can't keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on the contract.
00:18:16The charade is over, Mr. Harrison.
00:18:18Everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:18:23Miss Lewis, shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:27Help!
00:18:28Mom!
00:18:29Someone get a doctor!
00:18:30Mom!
00:18:31It seems your night has taken quite the turn, Mr. Shepard.
00:18:32Indeed.
00:18:33Perhaps it's best to live than Jewish.
00:18:57What?
00:18:58What now?
00:19:00Mom, this is not all on me.
00:19:03Not 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.
00:19:12And those dresses?
00:19:13Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:19:16Miss Smith, how could you do this?
00:19:18We trusted you completely.
00:19:21No, no.
00:19:22I got Ben the deal.
00:19:24I had no idea Shepard would fall for Bora.
00:19:26What?
00:19:27She's a liar!
00:19:28Well, stop it, Amber.
00:19:29You lied to us just as much as she did.
00:19:33Lied?
00:19:34You're on my side!
00:19:36And anyways, I have a plan.
00:19:38The Shepards are no one special.
00:19:41We can expose Laura and all her lies.
00:19:43Go national.
00:19:45We can make ourselves a household name.
00:19:48Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a very important phone call to make.
00:19:57Thank you so much for tonight, Mr. Shepard.
00:20:00Thank you as well for standing up with me.
00:20:03It'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?
00:20:10Maybe a hotel?
00:20:11Don't...
00:20:12Don't worry about me, Mr. Shepard.
00:20:13I'll be fine.
00:20:15Um...
00:20:16Excuse me, you can just drop me off.
00:20:17Actually, Laura, actually, Laura, there is something else.
00:20:22Would you consider to go out for dinner sometime?
00:20:24Just casually, of course.
00:20:26Mr. Shepard, are you asking me out?
00:20:30Please, call me Brian.
00:20:33And yes, technically, you're single now.
00:20:38Yes, that may be true, but...
00:20:41Going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly...
00:20:46Proper.
00:20:49Proper?
00:20:51Laura, I don't give a damn about appearances.
00:20:55Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength.
00:20:59Those are qualities I truly admire.
00:21:02So, what do you say?
00:21:04Dinner?
00:21:06Just two people getting to know each other?
00:21:12I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard.
00:21:13I actually have another appointment tonight, so...
00:21:17Wait, Laura...
00:21:18Just here is fine.
00:21:22Laura?
00:21:28Laura, who is it?
00:21:29Laura, wait!
00:21:32Jason, find out who owns that car.
00:21:35And do it fast.
00:21:44Ian Lewis?
00:21:45Who is this?
00:21:46It's Amber Smith.
00:21:48Mr. Lewis?
00:21:50I'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, Miss Smith.
00:21:56How did you get this number?
00:21:59Don'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?
00:22:10And where is this fake Laura?
00:22:13Right here in Maplewood.
00:22:15And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.
00:22:19Well...
00:22:21What is she doing exactly?
00:22:23And more to the point, what do you want from me?
00:22:27In the next few days, the Lewis Group will hold an investment meeting, right?
00:22:32I want to meet with the Vice Presidents.
00:22:35All will be revealed then.
00:22:37Very well.
00:22:38I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting.
00:22:41But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I...
00:22:44It won't be.
00:22:45Trust me, Mr. Lewis.
00:22:47Thank you, Mr.
00:22:48That little rascal, Laura.
00:22:57I wonder what she's up to now.
00:23:03That car belongs to Mr. Yeats.
00:23:05The Lewis family bubler.
00:23:07Oh.
00:23:09The Lewis 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.
00:23:22I've missed you.
00:23:23Chloe.
00:23:25What are you up to?
00:23:26Chloe.
00:23:27What are you doing here?
00:23:29What 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.
00:23:37I was...
00:23:38I was a little bit tipsy.
00:23:40Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:41Teensy mistake, you said?
00:23:43You cheated on me.
00:23:46Is this your new fling?
00:23:51Ex-divorcey.
00:23:53Used 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.
00:24:01And don't you dare talk about her like that.
00:24:04Please.
00:24:06An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman.
00:24:10It's a classic story.
00:24:11That's enough.
00:24:12I've got 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.
00:24:27This is it.
00:24:29The Lewis Group Vice Presidents are on the top floor.
00:24:31Once I'm done speaking with them, I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments.
00:24:32I'll go speak with them first, and then I'll introduce you.
00:24:33Well, well, well.
00:24:34Look who it is.
00:24:35What a surprise.
00:24:36Did Brian Ducci already?
00:24:37That's none of your business.
00:24:38Now move aside, please.
00:24:39Laura, just what do you think you're doing?
00:24:40You street rat.
00:24:41You really think you can just ruin my events again?
00:24:42Haven't you ruined my life?
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00:25:04What happens to me, Brad?
00:25:05You 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?
00:25:09If you'll excuse me, I have an important meeting to give to.
00:25:13Oh, the nerd!
00:25:14After everything you've done, you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them
00:25:18too?
00:25:19Seriously?
00:25:20I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.
00:25:24Oh, that's gold!
00:25:26You really think that they're gonna 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! Laura, come on, why 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. Amber spoke directly with the CEO.
00:26:00He invited her to meet with the VPs before the main meeting.
00:26:04Yeah, Amber got me a partnership with the Lewis 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.
00:26:26I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Lewis 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.
00:26:43And besides, this looks fake.
00:26:46She's a liar.
00:26:48This is a personal invitation for 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.
00:27:05Is 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.
00:27:19Here, take this one.
00:27:24Lead me to the vice president's.
00:27:26You 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?
00:27:44Security, 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.
00:27:58Brian 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?
00:28:06What 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.
00:28:24An 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?
00:28:40Well, 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.
00:28:53These people don't think that I belong here.
00:28:56Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you, this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:59A cleaner?
00:29:00Nonsense.
00:29:00I personally greeted 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.
00:29:21She'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 Shepard Group.
00:29:33No, it's a lie.
00:29:36Mr. Shepard, she's tricking you too.
00:29:38You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them.
00:29:48Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?
00:29:51Wait, is that why you're covering for her?
00:29:53Huh?
00:29:53Because of the affair?
00:29:54Because 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 grabbed...
00:30:00That's enough.
00:30:01Have you, you know, embarrass 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.
00:30:23To come or go as I please.
00:30:25Thank you for stepping in, Brian.
00:30:31I owe you one.
00:30:33We'll talk about this later.
00:30:36Well, it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision, Mr. Everson.
00:30:45Excuse me.
00:30:46I don't think we're going to have a seat.
00:30:47Come in.
00:30:50Excuse me, Vice Presidents.
00:30:53I'm Amber Smith.
00:30:54General 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, Miss Smith.
00:31:07Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?
00:31:11Ian Lewis...
00:31:13Mr. Lewis...
00:31:15reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans.
00:31:21Expansion plans?
00:31:23Miss Smith?
00:31:23A decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval.
00:31:27And frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch.
00:31:32But Ian Lewis assured me that...
00:31:35Miss 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...
00:31:44Miss 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.
00:31:59Of course.
00:31:59My apologies.
00:32:06Laura?
00:32:10Vice Presidents!
00:32:11It's so good to see all of you again.
00:32:14Miss Lewis, it's been too long.
00:32:17Your return is a lifesaver, Miss 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, Miss Lewis.
00:32:29Well, 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.
00:32:43Local powerhouses and smaller players, too.
00:32:47They'll all be there in one spot.
00:32:49Miss Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith.
00:32:52Yes, she claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a Maplewood branch for the Lewis Group.
00:33:00She said that, did she?
00:33:02Well, Miss Smith is a liar.
00:33:04There is no Maplewood branch, at least not yet.
00:33:07She lied so blatantly, it was, it's unbelievable.
00:33:11Bob, 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.
00:33:22Do you have anything to do with that?
00:33:26So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:30Oh, don't worry about Amber.
00:33:34I've got plans for her.
00:33:38Miss Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the legend from us.
00:33:47Cheers.
00:33:48Cheers.
00:33:52I'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 Miss 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.
00:34:18Of course.
00:34:19Laura!
00:34:21She'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.
00:34:29No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this.
00:34:33Careful with your words.
00:34:35Both of you.
00:34:36Acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble.
00:34:41Look who can't even get into a meeting.
00:34:44Whilst I secure three with all the vice presidents.
00:34:47And let's not forget the mystery guests that 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, I'm the new Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:35:09Appointed by the CEO of Lewis Group themselves, Ian Lewis.
00:35:14New 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 to 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?
00:35:37Well then, there seems to be a misunderstanding.
00:35:42You see, I'm not sure if you know Miss Smith, but 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.
00:36:00Move.
00:36:01We're not leaving again.
00:36:02Move.
00:36:02Oh, no, no, no.
00:36:03We're not going now.
00:36:04Okay, bye, bye, bye.
00:36:05Come on.
00:36:05This isn't over, Laura.
00:36:07You'll see.
00:36:10Thanks for waiting, friend.
00:36:13Laura, I'm glad you're okay.
00:36:16And 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.
00:36:32Why, I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation.
00:36:41Yes, Laura.
00:36:45There's something you should know.
00:36:47Is, is this about Ben?
00:36:51Because 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.
00:37:20And, uh, let's say things didn't end so well between us.
00:37:24And, uh, 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.
00:37:38And you think that she's going to cause problems at the meeting for...
00:37:44Uh, 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.
00:38:29I don't care about your best.
00:38:35I just want to be by your side.
00:38:38I think I'm falling for you.
00:38:43Brian.
00:38:49I appreciate your honesty.
00:38:52And right now, I'm just not...
00:38:56I 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 upfront.
00:39:08And if Glantra is anything,
00:39:10you won't face her alone.
00:39:16There's just one thing I do need.
00:39:20What is it?
00:39:22A formal dress.
00:39:35Oh, 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 here.
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.
00:40:12Oh, please.
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 the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:21Hey, 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, we'll take the dress.
00:40:34Sir, this particular dress is not for sale.
00:40:37Uh, what 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.
00:40:45This 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.
00:40:54It 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, buying the whole store, allow me to purchase this dress.
00:41:12Oh, 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, and stitched in
00:41:34Italy, naturally.
00:41:36And apparently there are many more like it.
00:41:37This is high-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.
00:41:58Fine, 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.
00:42:12Are 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?
00:42:21You 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 Shepard, CEO of Shepard Group.
00:42:43I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.
00:42:45I'm interested in purchasing your high-fashion brand.
00:42:52What?
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.
00:43:04Mr. Yates.
00:43:06Yes, this is Laura Lewis.
00:43:09I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepard Group.
00:43:15Oh, come on.
00:43:16Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.
00:43:19Exactly.
00:43:20This is pathetic.
00:43:21You really think this is going to work?
00:43:23It's sad.
00:43:23Excellent.
00:43:25Thank you, Mr. Yates.
00:43:26That's all.
00:43:34Yes?
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.
00:43:59This store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepard.
00:44:03The Shepard Group is the new owner.
00:44:06How may I be upstairs today, sir?
00:44:08Well, Laura, I don't know much about fashion.
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.
00:44:22You 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.
00:44:33I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:35Of course.
00:44:38Oh, come on.
00:44:39Sir?
00:44:40Ma'am?
00:44:41You're afraid I have to ask you to leave?
00:44:42But 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.
00:44:57Wow.
00:44:59Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.
00:45:05Laura, you look breathtaking in this dress.
00:45:09Brian, why would you do all of this for me?
00:45:16All right.
00:45:19Because you deserve everything beautiful in the world.
00:45:23And that includes this dress.
00:45:28Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?
00:45:31I...
00:45:32I need a moment.
00:45:35Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:45:41Does that mean you could be a yes?
00:45:44Maybe.
00:45:44Hi.
00:45:45Hi.
00:45:57Hi.
00:46:02What?
00:46:04Well, well, well.
00:46:06Look who decided to join the party.
00:46:07Playing dress-up again, Laura?
00:46:09One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith.
00:46:12And you understand the meaning of rude.
00:46:15You threatening my girlfriend in 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 horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:46:26Miss, I know the name of a great psychologist in New York.
00:46:30Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.
00:46:36Enough!
00:46:37I've had enough of 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 out of my face.
00:46:46Let's see if you two even make it past the door.
00:46:48Yeah.
00:46:50I'm sorry, Miss Smith,
00:46:52but your name's not on the guest list.
00:46:54What?
00:46:54That's impossible.
00:46:55Well, I was invited by the CEO himself.
00:47:01Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group.
00:47:04Your name is on the list.
00:47:06What?
00:47:06It looks like you two won't be getting let in, after all.
00:47:10You don't have an invitation.
00:47:12You're just here because of Brian.
00:47:17Let me see this.
00:47:18This doesn't even look real.
00:47:19It's different from mine.
00:47:21Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:47:25This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:47:31Please, right this way.
00:47:32We can continue this discussion later.
00:47:34If you manage to get in.
00:47:40Sir?
00:47:40Madam?
00:47:41We recommend you leave.
00:47:43There 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 fights the dust, Laura.
00:47:58Looks like stealing men is a hobby of yours.
00:48:01Get away from him!
00:48:02He's engaged to me!
00:48:03Hey, hey, hey.
00:48:04Hold your horses, Gwen.
00:48:05That ended a long time ago.
00:48:07Engaged to you.
00:48:08Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian.
00:48:12Your relationship's history.
00:48:15That was just a little tiff.
00:48:16You really think that could tear us apart?
00:48:19Don't you know who I am?
00:48:20Don't pretend like you don't know.
00:48:21Oh, honey.
00:48:22She don't recognize royalty, let alone a duke.
00:48:23She's just a maid, remember?
00:48:24I don't have time for all this drama.
00:48:27Brian?
00:48:28Let's head inside.
00:48:29Brian?
00:48:30How could you choose this cleaner over me?
00:48:33Are you really going to humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?
00:48:35There's nothing left to say, Gloria.
00:48:50Don'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 manager.
00:49:04the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group?
00:49:06What branch? I've never heard of it.
00:49:08What do you want from me?
00:49:10That Laura! She tore up my invitation.
00:49:12Do you think you can get me inside?
00:49:14What, your little manager title
00:49:16couldn't get you past the front door?
00:49:18Please don't waste my time.
00:49:34If I can't have Brian, neither can you.
00:49:54The Duke family has more influence than you think.
00:49:58Chloe, good to see you. I've been expecting you.
00:50:02Uncle Jones, how are you?
00:50:04Good.
00:50:06I 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.
00:50:18She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.
00:50:20What?
00:50:22Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?
00:50:26Well, she's pretending to be a Lewis to get close to him.
00:50:30What are you planning?
00:50:33I want to destroy Shepard Group.
00:50:39Anyway, I am terribly sorry about Chloe.
00:50:42I had no idea she would be so...
00:50:47intense.
00:50:50What do you mean?
00:50:51You so should have taken her up on her offer.
00:50:54I mean, you guys are just...
00:50:57Power couple.
00:51:00I see what you're doing.
00:51:01Power couple, you say?
00:51:04More like a disaster waiting to happen.
00:51:09Anyway, shall we take a seat?
00:51:11Actually, Brian, my seat is...
00:51:16It's up there.
00:51:18Really?
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 Lewis Group.
00:51:33Where did you get this?
00:51:36Who did you have to sleep with?
00:51:37That's enough.
00:51:40This 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?
00:51:51Mr. Shepard, what do you see in that woman?
00:51:55Miss 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.
00:52:06Not much, actually.
00:52:08Honesty?
00:52:10That's what I want.
00:52:12And love.
00:52:14Things that are clearly...
00:52:15Chloe has no idea.
00:52:17I said I was sorry.
00:52:19What more do you want?
00:52:21I've watched Chloe grow up.
00:52:23She's like a daughter to me.
00:52:25I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.
00:52:28One more chance, Brian.
00:52:34Let's forget all this nonsense.
00:52:37Do it, Mr. Shepard.
00:52:38Propose.
00:52:39Right here.
00:52:40Right now.
00:52:42Brian?
00:52:46Is this how the Duke family handles business deals?
00:52:50By forcing a ring on someone?
00:52:53Do it, or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:53:02Don't you dare.
00:53:04You're humiliating yourself.
00:53:07Dare you?
00:53:08Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:11Yes.
00:53:13I like her.
00:53:15But 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.
00:53:27Why would you choose someone like her?
00:53:29Exactly!
00:53:31This woman is trouble.
00:53:33She doesn't belong here.
00:53:34Throw her out!
00:53:36You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me?
00:53:40Interesting turn of events.
00:53:41Perhaps 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, maybe you're right, Chloe.
00:53:59Ridiculous!
00:54:01Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:54:02I'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 and get to Miss Duke!
00:54:22And the same applies to everyone else here.
00:54:24Anyone who insults Laura.
00:54:27Leaves with a black guy.
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, especially not...
00:54:46Shepard 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.
00:55:02Wait, Uncle Jones.
00:55:04Give Brian another chance.
00:55:06Choose, Brian.
00:55:08Me and the future you deserve, or this...
00:55:11Fraud.
00:55:13Chloe.
00:55:14I 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.
00:55:31What?
00:55:33You forced my hand, Brian.
00:55:36Now Shepard Group is ruined.
00:55:38The Duke family, they can't be serious.
00:55:41Shepard Group is doomed.
00:55:42Brian, you don't have to do this for me.
00:55:46Laura.
00:55:48Now we'll never let anyone bully you.
00:55:51Let alone them.
00:55:53Thank you, Brian, for...
00:55:56For believing in me, for...
00:55:59Protecting me.
00:56:01Now it's my turn...
00:56:03To protect you.
00:56:04Listen carefully.
00:56:05I 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.
00:56:21Do you understand?
00:56:23Wow.
00:56:25Award winning performance, Laura.
00:56:27But you can't possibly control stock.
00:56:30Want to 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.
00:56:46Deal.
00:56:56Well...
00:56:58Looks like your five minutes is up.
00:57:02Let's see how the Shepard stock is doing.
00:57:04You can steal it.
00:57:09What the?
00:57:10The 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's stock price is being heavily supported.
00:57:32How did you do this?
00:57:34Like I said, Chloe...
00:57:37I'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!
00:57:45Well...
00:57:47I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:54No.
00:57:56I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:58There is no way I'm apologizing to you!
00:58:00If things were the other way, would you be so quick to forgive me?
00:58:05Chloe?
00:58:06The truth is...
00:58:08Everyone here...
00:58:10Has seen you be a bully.
00:58:12And a coward.
00:58:14And now...
00:58:16A sore loser.
00:58:18This is so humiliating for her.
00:58:21How did she manage that?
00:58:22Maybe she really is a Lewis.
00:58:25Apologize to Miss Lewis!
00:58:27Shut up!
00:58:29Don't you dare talk about Miss Duke like that!
00:58:32Don't forget...
00:58:33The Duke finally owned half of Maplewood!
00:58:35There you go, Elizabeth.
00:58:37Let's get out of here.
00:58:39Hold on.
00:58:41This...
00:58:42Is where I belong.
00:58:44And that...
00:58:46Is my chair.
00:58:48You can't go there!
00:58:49That is the VIP section!
00:58:51Only those invited by the Lewis Group Vice Presidents get to sit there.
00:58:56Like I said, Chloe...
00:58:58That's my seat.
00:58:59Had a rumour floating around a few days ago.
00:59:09Seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony between her ex and Mr Shepherd, wasn't it?
00:59:17Are you planning another outburst, Laura?
00:59:20Is this how you charm all your men?
00:59:22Shall we?
00:59:24My pleasure.
00:59:26What are you doing?
00:59:28Let go!
00:59:29It doesn't matter what happens.
00:59:31I choose to stay by Laura's side.
00:59:34Let's go.
00:59:36Don't be absurd!
00:59:37That seat is reserved for a very important guest!
00:59:41Someone so esteemed, even the Vice Presidents have to bow low!
00:59:47And...
00:59:49How?
00:59:50Exactly, Mr. Jones?
00:59:52Are you so sure that I'm not that esteemed guest?
00:59:57Wait, that's Peter Young.
00:59:58Doctor of Business Affairs at Lewis Group.
01:00:04Oh, that's Peter Young.
01:00:06He decides which investments are they?
01:00:07It's, uh, Chloe Duke.
01:00:09Head of Duke Industries.
01:00:10So glad you could join us.
01:00:11Why is everyone standing around?
01:00:12It's her.
01:00:13She's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seat.
01:00:17It's embarrassing.
01:00:19That seat's reserved for the Lewis Group VIP guest.
01:00:22Specifically the family heir.
01:00:24Please get off the stage.
01:00:26Oh, yes.
01:00:28Mr. Young, was it?
01:00:30I think I remember you.
01:00:31You manage my family's investments.
01:00:35Don't pretend like you know what's going on.
01:00:37Please get off the stage.
01:00:39That seat's reserved for the Lewis family heir.
01:00:42I need to make one thing crystal clear.
01:00:50I am the heir of the Lewis family.
01:00:55This is ridiculous.
01:00:56You?
01:00:57The Lewis heir?
01:00:58Don't you know that Miss Lewis is a legend around here?
01:01:01You must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this.
01:01:04Exactly.
01:01:05We ran a background check on her.
01:01:07And it turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the Harrison Group.
01:01:11Before that, I could see her in my family's supermarket.
01:01:13See, Brian.
01:01:14This is who you've been chasing after.
01:01:15A liar and a cheat.
01:01:16Security.
01:01:17Get this imposter out of here.
01:01:18And everyone here is a witness.
01:01:19Why would any of you trust Laura?
01:01:21If any of you dares to harm her, you have to go through me first.
01:01:25Brian, she's just a nobody.
01:01:27She's just someone that the Harrison Group would like.
01:01:28I don't know.
01:01:29I don't know.
01:01:30I don't know.
01:01:31I don't know.
01:01:32I don't know.
01:01:33I don't know.
01:01:34I don't know.
01:01:35I don't know.
01:01:36I don't know.
01:01:37I don't know.
01:01:38I don't know.
01:01:39I don't know.
01:01:40I don't know.
01:01:41She's just someone that the Harrison Group ditched.
01:01:44They didn't even want her.
01:01:45What exactly do you see in her?
01:01:47Escort this imposter out of here.
01:01:49Now.
01:01:51I'm Peter.
01:02:00Peter, do you have any idea what you're doing?
01:02:03Mr. Yates, I'm so glad you could join us.
01:02:06Miss 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.
01:02:16Luckily, I haven't been alone.
01:02:18I've had the great company of my very loyal friend.
01:02:24Wait a minute.
01:02:25She's Miss Lewis.
01:02:26Is this a joke?
01:02:27Mr. Young, you're new to the Lewis Group, so I can understand why you wouldn't recognize Miss Lewis.
01:02:33But she listened to lies without checking the facts.
01:02:39And almost called the police.
01:02:42Tell me, Mr. Young, who put you up to this?
01:02:47Was it my uncle, Ian Lewis?
01:02:49I knew it.
01:02:54I knew it.
01:02:57Consider this your termination.
01:03:00I get it now.
01:03:02This is all an act, right?
01:03:04Chloe, what are you doing?
01:03:05We still want to work with the Lewis family.
01:03:07Work with them?
01:03:08Are you blind?
01:03:09This woman is clearly having an affair with this old man.
01:03:12That's enough, young lady.
01:03:14You've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis Group.
01:03:17Oh, Chloe.
01:03:20Chloe, I can't believe we're going through this again.
01:03:23I think you need some professional help.
01:03:26Maybe I could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist.
01:03:29Chloe, that's enough.
01:03:31It's ridiculous.
01:03:32If you were really the Lewis family heir, you would have the ring.
01:03:35So why don't you show it to everyone?
01:03:37Show us the ring!
01:03:38Show us the ring!
01:03:39Show us the ring!
01:03:40Show us the ring!
01:03:41Show us the ring!
01:03:42Show us the ring!
01:03:43Show us the ring!
01:03:44Show us the ring!
01:03:45Show us the ring!
01:03:46Show us the ring!
01:03:47Who are you to make demands of me?
01:03:50I don't answer to anyone but myself.
01:03:53I don't need any of your validation.
01:03:58Oh, there's a ring.
01:04:01Oh my God, yeah...
01:04:03Oh my God, yeah...
01:04:05Yeah...
01:04:06Vice Presidents, I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family.
01:04:09This woman is an impostor.
01:04:11Ms. Lewis, we apologize for the delay.
01:04:14How could you let that conwoman sit there?
01:04:16Get her outta here!
01:04:18This seat was always for Miss Lewis.
01:04:21She's the special guest we've been waiting for.
01:04:24for the investment queen the real heir to Lewis group Laura Lewis just a
01:04:32divorced host wife a janitor okay she it's a lie I'm telling you it's a lie do
01:04:38you think we'd lie we run Lewis group Oh Chloe you assaulted me earlier and you
01:04:48came to this meeting to what sabotage it you'll be hearing from our legal team
01:04:57this is true mister did you try and sabotage this meeting yes it's all true
01:05:04she fooled us all the juice tricked us to keep Lewis group I took my boys and
01:05:10control everything themselves I had no idea but I'm on your side I can give you
01:05:17everything you need all the resources in Maplewood Miss Lewis how would you like
01:05:22us to deal with this an eye for an eye since Miss Duke here loves ruining things
01:05:35I'll target her precious Duke industries I want them bankrupt in ten minutes
01:05:43you're bluffing you're nobody you'll always be a nobody and you can't touch me
01:05:49then consider this a test Chloe I didn't need my family support with Shepard and
01:05:57I certainly don't even know Chloe you dug your own grave you think you can
01:06:03destroy Maplewood's leading family with just the Shepard group please
01:06:10we'll see
01:06:15dad slow down what are you talking about no it's impossible
01:06:25Chloe what have you done years of hard work destroyed in minutes
01:06:34what did you do well Chloe isn't this what you wanted to give me a little taste of
01:06:43destruction this is this is impossible it's impossible
01:06:48Chloe what have you done the news is everywhere Shepard's launched a full
01:06:54scale of salt on the stock market they're hammering our shares
01:06:57are you sure it's just yes shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot
01:07:04potato we could go bankrupt you've ruined everything don't worry mr. Duke when your
01:07:11company does go bankrupt I'll buy it at a fire sale price your employees won't even
01:07:17be affected brilliant now this is my event please leave I did this for us
01:07:29everything I did I did for us Brian boy you need help this feelings you have for me
01:07:39it's not love it's obsession enough if you don't want to ruin everything completely
01:07:47you'll come with me right now right now
01:07:54what is going on here did they finally expose Laura's lies
01:08:14Shepard group they're the new partner that's partnering up with Lewis group for
01:08:18Maplewood they're handling all future construction projects
01:08:21that can't be what about us that was our project
01:08:25remember 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
01:08:36manager in a few days he promised that he would let us meet with a new heir
01:08:40you're right if we can just meet with a new heir we can bypass the Shepards
01:08:44meet directly with the Lewis group we just have to play their little game and
01:08:48see who comes out on top
01:08:51that's right
01:08:52vice presidents allow me to introduce my associate Brian Shepard
01:09:01I'm sure I've met you Mr. Shepard it's finally a pleasure to meet you we've looked into
01:09:07your company's financial review very impressive thank you thank you but a large part of that
01:09:15success is thanks to Ms. Lewis 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 going it's easy to you a woman like Laura is not easy to find
01:09:41thank you for your kind words Mr. Vice President
01:09:52did Laura send you to kill me? Laura? Hardly. I'm Ian Lewis CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis group
01:10:01so you're Laura's uncle? In the flesh
01:10:08so Laura really is your niece? Yes 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 did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover?
01:10:28and we can't let that happen can we my dear?
01:10:31if 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
01:10:40what if I what if I fail my family is already ruined
01:10:46yes you are in a spot of bother I must say
01:10:49but 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
01:11:10Laura my dear welcome
01:11:13Uncle Ian it's so good to see you
01:11:21Laura it's so good to see you
01:11:23and you it's been too long two three years perhaps
01:11:28how 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
01:11:38indeed somebody had to I mean after you left me with everything to do
01:11:43without a safe pair of hands I hate to think what would have happened to the company
01:11:47actually Uncle Ian from what I've heard you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions
01:11:56yes minor mistakes minor
01:11:59don't worry Uncle Ian I won't hold it against you
01:12:02oh good well cheers to you coming back here
01:12:07and the Lewis group
01:12:11oh I'm so sorry Laura how clumsy of me
01:12:16uh no no worries Uncle Ian I
01:12:19I'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
01:12:50hey Laura how's that
01:12:52hello Brian your little girlfriend is with me now
01:12:56Chloe
01:12:57how in the hell did you get Laura's home
01:13:00let's just say that I have my ways
01:13:02listen Chloe
01:13:04don't hurt her
01:13:06please
01:13:07I'll do anything
01:13:09come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs
01:13:14now
01:13:15don't tell anyone
01:13:18if you want her alive
01:13:19well you certainly do have your ways
01:13:24oh thank goodness you've cleared up I am sorry how clumsy and don't forget your phone I retrieved it for you
01:13:33thank you
01:13:35thank you
01:13:36lovely to see you again
01:13:37lovely to see you again
01:13:38yeah I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet
01:13:41at the banquet
01:13:43I'll see you then
01:13:45will do
01:13:46looking forward to it
01:13:50Laura
01:13:51Laura
01:13:52where are you
01:13:53Laura
01:13:54Laura
01:13:56where are you
01:13:58Laura
01:13:59Laura
01:14:00where are you
01:14:01Laura
01:14:02Laura
01:14:03Laura
01:14:04Laura
01:14:05oh
01:14:06oh
01:14:07gotcha
01:14:09you weren't expecting that were you
01:14:11finally
01:14:12looks like your little boyfriend got turned around
01:14:25what the
01:14:26Laura
01:14:27where are you Laura
01:14:28Laura
01:14:29go shut your mouth
01:14:31Chloe
01:14:33what have you done
01:14:34you 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
01:14:41you were the one who messed up
01:14:43Brian
01:14:44Laura
01:14:47stay where you are
01:14:49you better come alone
01:14:51shut this knife Chloe
01:14:53this is insane
01:14:54insane
01:14:56I did this for us Brian
01:14:58we were meant to be together
01:15:01us
01:15:02you've gone crazy
01:15:03and you're out of here
01:15:04Chloe
01:15:05kidnapping
01:15:06is
01:15:07a very
01:15:08serious
01:15:09I think they're gonna lock you up for years
01:15:11you think I care
01:15:12about
01:15:13jail time
01:15:14all I care about is tearing you too apart
01:15:16you
01:15:17you don't deserve him
01:15:19what you've done
01:15:20you've destroyed my life
01:15:22my company
01:15:23everything
01:15:24now I'm gonna destroy your life
01:15:28forgive me
01:15:29your family ring now
01:15:30give it to me
01:15:32this is about the ring
01:15:33this is about the ring
01:15:34did my uncle Ian put you up to this
01:15:39you know Chloe
01:15:41trying to kill me
01:15:43that's foolish
01:15:45because who do you think is gonna win
01:15:48you
01:15:49that will matter
01:15:50or
01:15:52me
01:15:54something a little bit more persuasive
01:15:56you
01:16:04freeze
01:16:05don't move anyone
01:16:09don't move
01:16:11you're about to be arrested for kidnapping
01:16:14Miss Lewis
01:16:15having fun without me
01:16:17I'm hurt
01:16:19I...
01:16:21are you hurt?
01:16:22I'm okay
01:16:26tell me Chloe
01:16:28who
01:16:29put you up to this
01:16:30Chloe?
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
01:16:38but if you don't talk
01:16:41your beloved Duke Industries
01:16:43might run into some
01:16:44what's up?
01:16:45well I'm recording everything Miss Lewis
01:16:48so the choice is yours Chloe
01:16:51talk
01:16:52or face the consequences
01:16:54fine
01:16:55it was Ian Lewis
01:16:57he said he'd help Duke Industries
01:16:58if I kept you away from the bank room today
01:17:03did you get all of that Mr. Yates?
01:17:05I'm recording everything Miss Lewis
01:17:09I owe every word Miss Lewis
01:17:11are you ready to play a game?
01:17:13Brian
01:17:25this is crazy
01:17:26are we really sure we can do this?
01:17:27all these big companies here
01:17:28it's crazy
01:17:30absolutely
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
01:17:38on the new heir
01:17:39there's Ian Lewis now
01:17:42you can introduce ourselves
01:17:43let's go
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
01:17:51from 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
01:17:58little drama
01:18:00now look I'm not here for idle chatter
01:18:01good evening ladies and gentlemen
01:18:07could I ask you all to be seated please
01:18:10thank you
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
01:18:26Miss Laura Lewis
01:18:28look everybody attention
01:18:30attention please
01:18:33there's been a recent development
01:18:36of some tragedy
01:18:38I just got notice from a phone call a couple of minutes ago
01:18:42that Laura has been in a car accident
01:18:45and tragically she hasn't made it
01:18:48she has not survived
01:18:49what? Laura Lewis is dead?
01:18:56it doesn't matter now she'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
01:19:05under my competent leadership
01:19:08hold on
01:19:10who said that I'm dead?
01:19:13Laura
01:19:14Laura
01:19:18I don't understand
01:19:20what's happening
01:19:22Laura?
01:19:23but
01:19:24weren't you-
01:19:25my apologies
01:19:26for the delay everyone
01:19:28there seems to be some
01:19:30misunderstanding
01:19:31Laura what are you doing here?
01:19:33you gotta stop this
01:19:34if you upset the Lewis family anymore
01:19:35we're all doomed
01:19:37I'll say this once
01:19:38back off then
01:19:45thank you for coming everyone
01:19:47as I'm sure you know
01:19:49tonight
01:19:51I officially reclaim my title
01:19:54as the CEO of Lewis group
01:19:59perhaps
01:20:01you could make some room for me
01:20:03Uncle Ian?
01:20:04impossible
01:20:05how are you still alive?
01:20:07well clearly I am alive
01:20:08and well
01:20:09so why don't we get this started
01:20:11no
01:20:12not
01:20:13the rightful heir
01:20:14you gave that away
01:20:15when you married Ben Harrison
01:20:19Uncle Ian is that seriously
01:20:20your art best that you have
01:20:21that I got married
01:20:22too quickly?
01:20:24well you went off to Maplewood
01:20:25three years ago
01:20:26and married a stranger
01:20:27and left me
01:20:28to work tirelessly
01:20:30keeping the company together
01:20:32Uncle Ian
01:20:33retire
01:20:34enjoy your retirement
01:20:36Lewis group will be perfectly fine
01:20:38without you
01:20:39no
01:20:40there can only be one heir
01:20:42and that's me
01:20:43and the rightful heir
01:20:44has possession
01:20:46of this
01:20:48you think a ring
01:20:49makes an heir
01:20:50you're even more foolish
01:20:51than I could have ever imagined
01:20:55give that back to me
01:20:56this
01:20:57yes
01:20:58you think some
01:21:00shiny gold thing
01:21:01makes you the heir
01:21:02give it back
01:21:03true
01:21:04true
01:21:05leadership
01:21:06is about
01:21:07earning
01:21:08the respect
01:21:09of those around you
01:21:11not some stupid ring
01:21:13oh my ring
01:21:14what have you done
01:21:15where is it
01:21:19my ring
01:21:20now
01:21:21everyone
01:21:22if I could have your attention
01:21:23how dare you
01:21:24now
01:21:25let me show you
01:21:26how a true
01:21:27heir
01:21:28earns a ring like that
01:21:32talk
01:21:34fine
01:21:35it was Ian Lewis
01:21:36he
01:21:37he said he'd help
01:21:38jerking the streets
01:21:39if I kept you away
01:21:40from the bankers today
01:21:44oh quite the spectacle
01:21:45Miss Lewis
01:21:47security
01:21:48escort him out
01:21:50and Ian
01:21:51don't fall over
01:21:52it's all lies
01:21:53it's all lies
01:21:54fakery
01:21:55the proof is clear
01:21:56get him out of here
01:21:57now
01:22:02I owe all of you
01:22:03an apology
01:22:04for everything
01:22:05that's happened tonight
01:22:06turns out
01:22:07reclaiming my birthright
01:22:09didn't go as smoothly
01:22:10as I had hoped
01:22:12luckily
01:22:14these past few days
01:22:15I've had
01:22:17Mr. Shepherd
01:22:18by my side
01:22:20and he has been
01:22:21a great
01:22:22support
01:22:24Lewis group
01:22:26has a lot of exciting
01:22:27plans
01:22:28for Maplewood
01:22:30I'm proud to announce
01:22:31that
01:22:33we have secured
01:22:34a reliable
01:22:35partner
01:22:38Shepherd group
01:22:40what?
01:22:41Laura hold on
01:22:42this was never
01:22:43my idea
01:22:44this was all Kathy
01:22:45and Amber's fault
01:22:46I don't want a divorce
01:22:47what?
01:22:48then what are you saying?
01:22:49you came to me first
01:22:50classic Ben
01:22:51something goes wrong
01:22:52something goes wrong
01:22:53and you start pointing the fingers
01:22:54at all the women
01:22:55in your life
01:22:56just don't
01:22:57shut 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
01:23:03remember?
01:23:04I'm just a useless
01:23:05housewife
01:23:07I don't have that power
01:23:10what are you talking about?
01:23:11what? no come on
01:23:12sorry no please no
01:23:14um
01:23:16Mr. Shepherd
01:23:17yes Miss Lewis
01:23:19I was wondering if
01:23:22maybe you wanted to grab dinner
01:23:25sometime
01:23:27on me
01:23:29Miss Lewis
01:23:33I would love to
01:23:43to say
01:23:45to you
01:23:46find this
01:23:48what's really
01:23:49you
01:23:50are
01:23:52mean
01:23:53all that
01:23:54you
01:23:55are
01:23:56we need to
01:23:57see you
01:23:59you
01:24:00are
01:24:01and
01:24:02in
01:24:03the