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