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00:00:00.
00:00:30Hey, this is Richard Allenton. I can't answer the phone right now, so please leave a message.
00:00:45Hey, Grandpa.
00:00:49It's one thing to set me up on a bunch of blind dates with these goody-two-shoe women.
00:00:55But to trick me into thinking I'm coming to a business meeting that's actually a blind date,
00:01:00that's low.
00:01:04Let's hope this one's different.
00:01:07I don't even know what to say to this guy.
00:01:10I don't know how to talk to rich people.
00:01:13Be sexy.
00:01:14Darling, just act better than everyone else in the room.
00:01:18And being sexy is easy.
00:01:21Bite your lip, push up the girls.
00:01:23It works every time.
00:01:25Wait, but what girls?
00:01:26And don't forget, these rich men get bored easily.
00:01:30So challenge them, be bold, and put them on the spot.
00:01:34I don't think I can do this.
00:01:36The sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech,
00:01:39the sooner I pay you for your mother's surgery.
00:01:42It's your call.
00:01:43It's your call.
00:01:44It's your call.
00:01:49It's your call.
00:02:07Are you going to stare at me all night or be a gentleman and get my seat, big boy?
00:02:16Of course.
00:02:24Sorry, I've been set up with many girls before, but none like you.
00:02:31You're so...
00:02:32Rich?
00:02:33Sexy?
00:02:35Frankly, yes.
00:02:38Sorry, what was your name?
00:02:42Valentina Kingsley.
00:02:44And you are?
00:02:45Lane Ellington, CEO of Ellington Incorporated.
00:02:49And this is a successful company?
00:02:52It's not ringing any bells.
00:02:55Waiter?
00:02:57Yes, Mr. Ellington.
00:02:58You still have the Chateau Petrus on the shelf, yes?
00:03:02Yes, of course.
00:03:03If so, we'll have two bottles.
00:03:06It's $60,000 per bottle, sir.
00:03:09You want two?
00:03:11Actually, I'm pretty thirsty.
00:03:14Better bring three.
00:03:16Yes, of course.
00:03:17Right away, sir.
00:03:17And what do you do, Valentina Kingsley?
00:03:26I invest.
00:03:28In what?
00:03:30In everything.
00:03:33What am I not investing in?
00:03:35Businesses.
00:03:36Businesses.
00:03:38Charities.
00:03:40I see.
00:03:41And you live in the city?
00:03:44The city.
00:03:46The hills.
00:03:48My yacht.
00:03:51My private island.
00:03:53I'm everywhere, darling.
00:03:55You're so impressive.
00:03:58So unlike the other girls I've seen.
00:04:01Hmm.
00:04:02Doesn't surprise me.
00:04:03I'm one of a kind, darling.
00:04:09Um.
00:04:11You've got a little, uh...
00:04:20Kurt?
00:04:24Kurt?
00:04:25What's my manager doing here?
00:04:28Blaine!
00:04:31My business dinner just ended.
00:04:33The presentation for the China branch.
00:04:34Looking good.
00:04:35Amazing.
00:04:36You're the best, Kurt.
00:04:37Well, I just, uh, won't keep you two.
00:04:39Just wanted to say hi.
00:04:41Rose petals for a business dinner?
00:04:43Ended up being a blind date.
00:04:44Uh-huh.
00:04:45Classic.
00:04:46All right, well, you two have fun.
00:04:48I've got to be honest with you.
00:04:58You're so unlike any of the girls I've been with.
00:05:02Would you like to come to my place?
00:05:04I can take this chance to get closer to the AI code.
00:05:07Absolutely, darling.
00:05:15Whoa.
00:05:15Welcome to my home.
00:05:20After you.
00:05:35Oh, my.
00:05:36You like what you say?
00:05:50You're getting there, darling.
00:05:52Nothing like the Calvin Klein model I dated, but...
00:05:55Well, then.
00:05:57Shall we get started?
00:06:01Uh, not so fast.
00:06:03Okay.
00:06:05A little foreplay?
00:06:06I did not think this to her at all.
00:06:08How am I supposed to find the drive when he's trying to suck my face off?
00:06:16Looking for something?
00:06:18Oh, um...
00:06:20Ah.
00:06:23I should have known that was your style.
00:06:25Oh, yes, darling.
00:06:30Ugh.
00:06:30I can't believe people are actually into this.
00:06:32I'm not used to being the one tied up.
00:06:34It's usually the other way around.
00:06:41Valentina?
00:06:43Patience, darling.
00:06:44I'm building the suspense.
00:06:47Ah, I see.
00:06:49Where could it be?
00:06:51Right.
00:06:51And...
00:06:52You say guys actually like this?
00:06:54Oh, yes.
00:06:55It's very popular with the manly men in France.
00:07:02How long does it take for something to actually happen?
00:07:09That's...
00:07:09That's new.
00:07:11The painting!
00:07:15Maybe there's a safe behind there.
00:07:16Oh, uh...
00:07:18Sorry, this painting caught my eye.
00:07:21It looks exactly like...
00:07:22The one in my mansion in Sweden.
00:07:26It's where I keep my safe.
00:07:28Huh.
00:07:29People actually still hide things behind paintings?
00:07:32Thought that was only in the movies.
00:07:35Uh, no.
00:07:35It's quite popular.
00:07:38Where do you hide your...
00:07:39Luxurious safekeeping?
00:07:41In a super...
00:07:44Super, super secret hiding place.
00:07:46Oh, come on.
00:07:50Now, why don't you come over here and...
00:07:52Get this thing started.
00:07:54Oh, uh...
00:07:54Most unfortunate.
00:07:56I'm...
00:07:56I'm getting the utmost important business call.
00:07:59And I must take it.
00:08:01Right now?
00:08:02What?
00:08:03What about me?
00:08:05Valentina!
00:08:09Wait!
00:08:09Untie me!
00:08:11Untie me!
00:08:16Ew!
00:08:17Really, Blaine?
00:08:19What?
00:08:20You and your models.
00:08:23Last night was not a model.
00:08:26I was actually impressed.
00:08:27Did I hear it right?
00:08:31Blaine actually had a date he liked.
00:08:33It was fantastic.
00:08:35The other girls are so boring.
00:08:38But this one...
00:08:39She's a mystery I can't quite crack.
00:08:42I must see her again.
00:08:44Blaine, these dates aren't about you having sexy adventures.
00:08:47It's about you finding a wife you can settle down with and running the company.
00:08:50Okay.
00:08:54Grandfather.
00:08:55Mm-hmm?
00:08:56Listen to him.
00:08:57He's not ready to be the face of Ellington.
00:08:59I am much more qualified.
00:09:00Yeah.
00:09:03I'm done having this conversation with you, dear.
00:09:05No, no, no, no.
00:09:08Look, you do great work right where you are.
00:09:10Right?
00:09:11Yeah, you...
00:09:12You were meant to be some CEO.
00:09:13No, no, but Blaine, Blaine will learn in time.
00:09:18Whatever.
00:09:20Have fun with your little girlfriend, Blaine.
00:09:23I have actual work to attend to.
00:09:29Yeah, yeah, thanks.
00:09:37Hello?
00:09:38How's our plan going, darling?
00:09:40To perfection, Charity has Blaine wrapped around her finger.
00:09:47Won't be long until he slips up, and I can step in and take my throne as Ellington's CEO.
00:09:54Brilliant.
00:09:55It's all coming together perfectly.
00:09:57And the VR tech you're developing, it'll be ready in time when I trade the AI code, right?
00:10:02Oh, yes.
00:10:03It'll be ready.
00:10:04Soon we'll be queens of the tech world.
00:10:06What's he doing here?
00:10:21Speaking of girls, I think I know who'd be perfect as your new assistant.
00:10:26Sorry.
00:10:27I'm fine.
00:10:30Ariel.
00:10:31How does he know my name?
00:10:33You dropped your badge.
00:10:33Okay.
00:10:36There you go.
00:10:43Thanks.
00:10:50She's amazing.
00:10:54Are you playing hide-and-seek?
00:10:55Is that where you're late?
00:10:56Can I hide next?
00:10:57No, I was dropping my mom off at the hospital.
00:11:00Oh, that was unexpectedly personal.
00:11:02Wait, oh my God, is she okay?
00:11:04Should I bring her a fruit basket?
00:11:05She's just getting some tests done.
00:11:07Oh, thank goodness.
00:11:09Hey, by the way, did you hear?
00:11:11Our new CEO is looking for a personal assistant.
00:11:14Are you going to apply?
00:11:15I'm good where I am.
00:11:16But all the girls are applying.
00:11:17Everyone wants to get close to our boss.
00:11:19You're the best employee in our department, Ariel.
00:11:21I think this position is yours.
00:11:22I think this position is yours.
00:11:22He's gorgeous.
00:11:34I wouldn't mind looking at that hunk of man all day.
00:11:39Attention, everyone.
00:11:40My name is Blaine, and I am the new CEO.
00:11:43I will try my best to live up to my father, but I ask for patience as I adjust to the new role.
00:11:52And since he is adjusting to this new role, I've decided to assign him a new assistant.
00:11:58Not me, not me, not me.
00:12:00Blaine, meet your new assistant, Ariel.
00:12:03All right, everyone, back to work.
00:12:16You look exactly like...
00:12:20Oh, my God, my cover's blown.
00:12:26Kurt described.
00:12:28Clean, organized desk, confident composure.
00:12:33There'd be a pay raise, of course.
00:12:35This could get me closer to finding the code.
00:12:39When do I start?
00:12:40Perfect.
00:12:42First thing I need help with is this file.
00:12:45Oh, um, gotta take a phone call.
00:12:47Send it to me in an email.
00:12:52Ariel, he wants to meet you again.
00:12:55Really?
00:12:56Also, I got you a second number.
00:12:58Just click the link to connect it, so from now on, you're the one he'll be calling.
00:13:04Great.
00:13:10New number, huh?
00:13:15Hello?
00:13:16Hello, Ariel.
00:13:17This is Dr. Westphal.
00:13:18We just got your mother's results.
00:13:20It's not what we hoped.
00:13:26So we need to move quickly if we want that experimental procedure to be a success.
00:13:31Okay, I understand.
00:13:33I'll come up with the money for it soon.
00:13:36Oh, perfect timing.
00:13:48I just finished dinner.
00:13:50Mom, you should be in bed.
00:13:52Honey, I'm fine.
00:13:54Besides, you've been working all day.
00:13:55You shouldn't have to cook for yourself.
00:13:57Mom, please.
00:13:58Honey, sit down.
00:13:59The doctor called?
00:14:11He says it's gotten worse.
00:14:13Hush, shh, shh.
00:14:14Hush.
00:14:15None of that talk, okay?
00:14:17Mom, eat before your food gets cold.
00:14:20I'll be right back.
00:14:36It's time for the second date, darling.
00:14:38Are you ready?
00:14:41Yeah.
00:14:44Mom, I have to leave for work.
00:14:45I'll make it to go.
00:15:04Oh, where am I?
00:15:10Valentina!
00:15:11Blaine!
00:15:13Darling.
00:15:14What is this dreadful place?
00:15:16Do you intend to have me killed?
00:15:18No, not at all.
00:15:19This place is special.
00:15:21Follow me.
00:15:34Honey, Mora.
00:15:36Almost there.
00:15:37Come on.
00:15:44Wow.
00:16:03Did you look at that view?
00:16:06I bet you bring all your models up here.
00:16:08Just you, actually.
00:16:09I discovered this place after my father died.
00:16:15Are you finally dying?
00:16:17Yeah.
00:16:18I've been thrown into the CEO position, and I'm a bit in over my head, so I never really
00:16:26get a chance to myself, except when I come here.
00:16:28I'm so sorry.
00:16:30I'm so sorry.
00:16:38My mom is sick.
00:16:43She needs experimental surgery.
00:16:45I'm so sorry.
00:16:50I'm so sorry about her.
00:16:50I'm so sorry.
00:16:52Want to get away?
00:16:53Yeah.
00:16:56I'm used to getting everything.
00:16:59But this is one thing that money can't buy.
00:17:03So sorry about your mom.
00:17:05Thanks.
00:17:08She's all I've got.
00:17:09I don't want to say goodbye to her.
00:17:22Hey, who's out here?
00:17:27What's happening?
00:17:30Technically, we're not supposed to be up here.
00:17:31What?
00:17:32Mom.
00:17:40Hey!
00:17:43Still!
00:17:50What was that?
00:17:51That was fun.
00:17:53Did Calvin Klein take you on any dates that adventurous?
00:17:55No, I suppose not.
00:17:59I haven't felt this way in a really long time.
00:18:04I feel like I can be myself around you.
00:18:08You feel the same way?
00:18:10Will you be my girlfriend, Valentina?
00:18:12That's right.
00:18:13I'm supposed to be Valentina.
00:18:15I can't do this to him.
00:18:20But I need to pay for my mom's surgery.
00:18:24I'd love to.
00:18:29Well, well, well.
00:18:32Martina, what are you doing here?
00:18:34I heard you were actually acting like a big boy CEO.
00:18:38I had to see it for myself.
00:18:41Well, that blind date went so well the other night.
00:18:44It got me thinking maybe grandfather was right.
00:18:47Is that so?
00:18:49Blaine's got himself a little girlfriend?
00:18:51That's right.
00:18:52Wow.
00:18:53What's she like?
00:18:55She's funny.
00:18:56Mysterious.
00:18:57Confident.
00:18:58Hardworking.
00:19:00Charitable.
00:19:01She's the whole package.
00:19:02Sounds like one that dad actually would have approved of.
00:19:06I'd love to meet her.
00:19:09Oh, sorry, Mr. Ellington.
00:19:11Is this about time?
00:19:12No, not at all.
00:19:13My sister just came to visit.
00:19:15Martina, this is my new assistant, Ariel.
00:19:18Martina, nice to meet you.
00:19:20Likewise.
00:19:21Glad to see my brother as someone to make sure this launch goes smoothly.
00:19:25Don't you worry.
00:19:26I got this.
00:19:27Well, after you lost the keys to the Maserati, I'm not so sure that you won't lose this new AI tech that we need.
00:19:33I didn't lose the keys to the Maserati.
00:19:35And don't you worry.
00:19:36I've got the codes right here on this drive.
00:19:40And I'm keeping it safe.
00:19:41Glad to hear you're doing that.
00:19:56I have wasted enough time.
00:20:00Now you know exactly where it is.
00:20:02Get it.
00:20:11All right, where's that drive?
00:20:19Are you kidding?
00:20:20There's nothing in here.
00:20:34They're coming in.
00:20:36Crap.
00:20:37How about we celebrate your China contract with a nice glass of whiskey?
00:20:41You don't have to twist my arm.
00:20:43You don't have to twist my arm.
00:20:45No, no, no.
00:20:53Oh, yeah.
00:20:58Sarah?
00:20:58Cheers.
00:20:59Don't you guys have a meeting with China right now?
00:21:04Right.
00:21:05Right.
00:21:05Right.
00:21:05After that.
00:21:07Yeah.
00:21:11That was close.
00:21:22Hey, girlfriend.
00:21:24Can I ask you your advice on something?
00:21:26Sure.
00:21:26What's going on?
00:21:27So I have this friend who is having boy problems.
00:21:31Aren't we all?
00:21:31So she has a crush on her boss, and she doesn't know what to do about it because of the whole
00:21:36workplace relationship thing.
00:21:38How did she find out I like Blaine?
00:21:40Wait, I don't like Blaine.
00:21:42But he deserves to know, though, right?
00:21:44You're going to tell him?
00:21:45I mean, I don't know.
00:21:46Because what if I tell Kurt I like him and he doesn't like me?
00:21:49And then it's so totally awkward, and so he fires me because it's so totally awkward.
00:21:53Wait, you like Kurt?
00:21:55I got to go.
00:21:57What?
00:21:58Ring, ring.
00:21:58Oh, I'm getting a good call.
00:22:01Ring, ring.
00:22:03Ring, ring.
00:22:04Ring, ring.
00:22:05Ring, ring.
00:22:07Ariel.
00:22:09Yes, Mr. Ellington?
00:22:11I need your personal help.
00:22:13Well, I am your personal assistant.
00:22:25I've never gotten a girl a gift.
00:22:27Wow, really?
00:22:29Um, I mean, yeah.
00:22:31First girlfriend, first gift.
00:22:33Checks out.
00:22:34So, I need your help to figure out which you think a woman would prefer.
00:22:50Oh, my God, I'm going to be wearing that?
00:22:53Sorry.
00:22:55Uh, your girlfriend's going to be wearing that?
00:22:58Yeah.
00:22:59It's pretty nice, right?
00:23:00Well, I mean, it's option one.
00:23:03Do you think she'll like it?
00:23:05Um, well, what's your girlfriend like?
00:23:09What are her tastes?
00:23:12Um, sophisticated, generous, gorgeous.
00:23:17The whole world slows down whenever she walks into a room.
00:23:23I see.
00:23:25So, keep that in mind.
00:23:28Option two.
00:23:33And that's even more revealing than the first one.
00:23:36Yeah.
00:23:37This is big in Europe.
00:23:38Between you and me, I'm rooting for this guy.
00:23:40Mm-hmm.
00:23:42I see.
00:23:43Do you have anything more modest?
00:23:48Huh.
00:23:48Modest?
00:23:49Yeah.
00:23:50That seems to be the style I've been seeing these days.
00:23:54With the rich folk, at least.
00:23:57You know, now that you say it, I think I do have something.
00:24:06Uh-huh.
00:24:06What do you think?
00:24:12I think she'd really like that.
00:24:13Can I have a margarita?
00:24:23You can't be serious, darling.
00:24:25She'll have a friend 75 with Konya.
00:24:28Flora, what are you doing here?
00:24:30Making sure you look the part.
00:24:33You want to make the money for your dear mother, don't you?
00:24:36Yes.
00:24:36More than anything.
00:24:37Then you need to keep your eyes on the prize.
00:24:41We need to get our hands on that code fast.
00:24:44Once I do, I can fund your mother's surgery.
00:24:46But until then, we're in this together.
00:24:49Yes?
00:24:51Yeah.
00:24:52Excellent.
00:24:54Now, what's your game plan?
00:24:56Make him even more vulnerable and get him to tell me where the code is.
00:25:01And how do you suppose you'll do that?
00:25:03Um, be nice.
00:25:07Your ignorance is both cute and annoying.
00:25:14No.
00:25:16A man like Blaine Ellington is going to become vulnerable from two things.
00:25:21Drinking with him.
00:25:23And going to bed with him.
00:25:26Right.
00:25:28I can do that.
00:25:30I hope so.
00:25:31Because he's coming this way.
00:25:35Get the code soon, honey.
00:25:37For your mother.
00:25:40Okay.
00:25:42Oh!
00:25:44And darling, have fun.
00:25:49Okay.
00:25:51Valentina.
00:25:54How are you?
00:25:55Wonderful, love.
00:25:57I've been looking forward to this all day.
00:25:59Is that so?
00:26:00Indeed.
00:26:01Indeed.
00:26:02I was so distracted.
00:26:04It affected my croquet score.
00:26:06Oh, no.
00:26:07Distracted over little old me.
00:26:09Yes.
00:26:10I simply must know everything about you.
00:26:13Well, what would you like to know?
00:26:16Everything.
00:26:18Well, I don't know about everything.
00:26:20It might take some time for me to open up.
00:26:22Well, maybe after a few drinks.
00:26:26Only if you can keep up.
00:26:28See, I don't really start talking until after a lot of drinking.
00:26:31I don't know.
00:26:34Well, here goes nothing.
00:26:35You know, my sister is implying today that I should tell someone where my new AI code is because I forget stuff.
00:27:03And...
00:27:04Are you forgetful?
00:27:08I mean, yeah.
00:27:11Can you actually believe I lost the keys to a Maserati?
00:27:15Really?
00:27:15Yeah.
00:27:17It cost me $10,000 just to get them re-keyed.
00:27:20Which is why I should probably tell someone in case I do forget.
00:27:28So, maybe I should tell you because you're so awesome and trustworthy.
00:27:33Well, if you'd like, go ahead.
00:27:35I'll tell you, but first...
00:27:40I'm going to hit the men's room.
00:27:49This is it.
00:27:50All I need to do is ask him where the code is and my mission is over.
00:27:54Nothing can stop me now.
00:27:56Ariel?
00:27:57Except my ex-boyfriend.
00:28:02I don't know what you're talking about, darling.
00:28:05I don't know this...
00:28:07Ariel.
00:28:08No, no, no, no, no.
00:28:10You are definitely Ariel.
00:28:13Well, what are you doing in a place like this?
00:28:16You're poor.
00:28:18Fine.
00:28:19Please just leave, Max.
00:28:21It's Max a Million now.
00:28:23Because I'm Max, and I make millions.
00:28:26Whatever.
00:28:27Please.
00:28:27I'm begging you.
00:28:28Look at you.
00:28:30You look so much better.
00:28:32You look...
00:28:34What's that word?
00:28:36Rich?
00:28:37Please.
00:28:37I don't know if you've been keeping up with my life lately,
00:28:40but I've become very rich.
00:28:43Yes.
00:28:44You've sent me 50 messages about it.
00:28:45I had to block your number.
00:28:47Oh.
00:28:47Yeah, that's right.
00:28:49Please, I'll do whatever you want.
00:28:50Okay, I just...
00:28:51How about a kiss for old time's sake?
00:28:56You know, Ariel, sometimes I reminisce on our poor days together.
00:29:01This isn't happening.
00:29:03Do you not remember when we'd go and get Taco Tuesday
00:29:05at that Mexican restaurant and eat unlimited discount tacos?
00:29:11I'm embarrassed.
00:29:13Don't you have a girlfriend?
00:29:15Yes, he does.
00:29:16A situationship of best.
00:29:18Let go, Max.
00:29:20Nobody walks away from Maximilian Fletcher.
00:29:23Get off!
00:29:27Blaine Ellington?
00:29:29Max Fletcher.
00:29:30Maximilian?
00:29:31What are you doing with that peasant?
00:29:34That's my girlfriend you're talking about.
00:29:36Blaine Ellington.
00:29:38Getting my sloppy seconds.
00:29:40This isn't over.
00:29:54Come on, Regina.
00:29:59Just stay away from my man, skink.
00:30:06He's actively trying to.
00:30:10Are you okay?
00:30:12Yeah, I think so.
00:30:14We gotta get out of here.
00:30:16No, this isn't good.
00:30:16Care to explain this?
00:30:26I assume the article does a good job.
00:30:30Getting into a physical altercation in a bar?
00:30:34What are you, a child?
00:30:37I'm not a child.
00:30:39But he started it.
00:30:40Well, I don't care who started it.
00:30:43Ellington is a company based in family values.
00:30:48I was out with my girlfriend trying to uphold those family values.
00:30:51No, no, no, no, no, don't, don't, don't, don't play the girlfriend card, okay?
00:30:54The onus is you on this, pal.
00:30:58You know, maybe, maybe, maybe your sister was right.
00:31:01Maybe you're too much of a risk, even though you say you've settled down.
00:31:05Either way, I just hope all this boils over next time we talk.
00:31:11What would your father think?
00:31:21A naisy lies the head that wears a crown.
00:31:33What is that?
00:31:34Some family motto I'm not aware of?
00:31:36It's Shakespeare, you idiot.
00:31:38Ah.
00:31:39What are you doing here?
00:31:40You don't want any of this.
00:31:42You don't know what I want.
00:31:44Uh, booze and bimbos?
00:31:47Or does page one of the paper say something different?
00:31:50She's not a bimbo.
00:31:51Then don't treat her like one.
00:31:56Treat her like dad treated mom.
00:32:02How do you mean?
00:32:04Bring her completely into your life.
00:32:07Let her know everything about you.
00:32:09I'm trying to.
00:32:11Just last night, we were sharing everything with each other.
00:32:13How can you share more?
00:32:16Behind most men's success is a strong woman.
00:32:19I will.
00:32:20I'm going to get close to this woman.
00:32:23You'll see.
00:32:24Hmm.
00:32:25And you will be like two lovely berries molded onto one stem.
00:32:30Shakespeare.
00:32:32Yeah?
00:32:33Ow.
00:32:34Ow.
00:32:34Martina, how are you?
00:32:47How am I?
00:32:49Yeah.
00:32:50How are you?
00:32:51I am annoyed.
00:32:52Time is running out, understand?
00:32:54Mm-hmm.
00:32:54We chose you because we thought you could get the job done.
00:32:57But now I'm not so sure.
00:33:01Wait.
00:33:03Oh, my God.
00:33:03Do you have feelings for him?
00:33:05What?
00:33:06No.
00:33:07I hope not.
00:33:08Because you have four days to get that code.
00:33:11Or you can say bye to mommy.
00:33:12Other than that.
00:33:15I am fine.
00:33:17Thanks for asking.
00:33:29Happy hump day, bestie.
00:33:31It's Tuesday, Hannah.
00:33:33Oh, right.
00:33:34Hey, how's your guy trouble coming?
00:33:36Better.
00:33:38And worse.
00:33:40That sounds super complicated.
00:33:42You have no idea.
00:33:43Aaron?
00:33:45Can you come in here?
00:33:46I'll be right there.
00:33:47Good thing you've got work to distract you.
00:33:50Good thing.
00:33:51Oh, you have the file for the new China branch?
00:34:00Yeah.
00:34:08Long night.
00:34:12You know what?
00:34:14Let's forget about the file.
00:34:16Let's just close our eyes for, um, ten minutes.
00:34:38That's an order.
00:34:40Okay.
00:34:46This is nice.
00:34:50Yeah.
00:34:53This should be, like, an everyday thing.
00:34:57Mm-hmm.
00:35:00Good morning.
00:35:01Another beautiful day in Ellington.
00:35:03Let's get it.
00:35:04Woo!
00:35:05Oh, Hannah.
00:35:10Well, I guess that's over.
00:35:13Well, everything should be there.
00:35:20I can't even concentrate on work right now.
00:35:23Oh?
00:35:24Why?
00:35:25Well, I don't know if you heard, but...
00:35:29Oh, my.
00:35:31That's, uh, quite a scene.
00:35:33Well, I'm glad you weren't there.
00:35:36I can imagine.
00:35:38Yeah, I just...
00:35:39I hope my girlfriend doesn't think that that's my kind of lifestyle.
00:35:45You should just talk to her.
00:35:47And be honest.
00:35:48Yeah.
00:35:49I'm gonna call her.
00:35:51What?
00:35:54Yeah, can you be in the room when I do it?
00:35:56Uh, you want me in the room?
00:35:59Yeah.
00:36:00Maybe you could, you know, listen to her voice and read her.
00:36:04Tell me if she sounds upset.
00:36:05Uh, I don't know if I feel comfortable.
00:36:10Oh, gosh, she makes me so nervous.
00:36:13I'm sure you make her nervous, too.
00:36:16Shit, shit, shit.
00:36:17Uh-oh.
00:36:19Uh-oh.
00:36:21Think, Ariel, think.
00:36:23Uh, I'm gonna be sick.
00:36:25Uh, bathroom.
00:36:25Uh, bathroom.
00:36:32Hello, darling.
00:36:33Hey, Valentina.
00:36:37How are you?
00:36:39Thriving, my dear.
00:36:40How are you feeling?
00:36:42A little banged up, but I've been worse.
00:36:45You should have been with me in my partying days in Ibiza.
00:36:48I was an absolute heathen.
00:36:50Well, I'm glad to hear you're feeling all right.
00:36:59Uh, I was worried.
00:37:03No need, darling.
00:37:05I'm actually at the spa right now.
00:37:09Uh, I wanted to know if, uh, I get to see you again.
00:37:12You will.
00:37:14Very soon.
00:37:21Uh, sorry.
00:37:24Can I help you?
00:37:26I couldn't hear you.
00:37:27It kind of sounded like...
00:37:28Uh, sorry.
00:37:29Uh, Eduardo is calling me for my hot, hot stone massage.
00:37:34Must be going.
00:37:36Okay, uh, sure.
00:37:37See you.
00:37:38Ta-ta!
00:37:39Ta-ta!
00:37:45Community theater.
00:37:47Hmm.
00:37:48Character.
00:37:49I'm rehearsing.
00:37:52We're a mystery.
00:37:55I'll, uh, send you the dates.
00:37:57I'm not in the theater.
00:38:01That's fair.
00:38:02Yeah.
00:38:02Yeah.
00:38:02Yeah.
00:38:02Yeah.
00:38:02Yeah.
00:38:02Yeah.
00:38:02Yeah.
00:38:02Yeah.
00:38:02Yeah.
00:38:03Yeah.
00:38:03Yeah.
00:38:04Yeah.
00:38:04Yeah.
00:38:05Yeah.
00:38:06Yeah.
00:38:06Yeah.
00:38:06Yeah.
00:38:07Yeah.
00:38:08Yeah.
00:38:08Yeah.
00:38:09Mom, I'm home.
00:38:19Hi, honey.
00:38:19How was your day?
00:38:22It was not boring.
00:38:26How was yours?
00:38:28It was wonderful.
00:38:30I did laundry, watched some soaps.
00:38:34Um, what are you cooking?
00:38:36I told you I was going to cook tonight.
00:38:38Well, you weren't home yet, and I wanted to go ahead and get started so your co-worker
00:38:41could have some, too.
00:38:43My co-worker?
00:38:45Hello, darling.
00:38:53Flora.
00:38:55What are you doing here?
00:38:56I was going to call you about a few work questions, but I was, uh, in the neighborhood and thought
00:39:04I'd drop in.
00:39:05Flora mentioned that you got a job promotion, you didn't say anything about a job promotion.
00:39:11I guess it slipped my mind.
00:39:13Well, you two don't mind me.
00:39:15Well, you two don't mind me.
00:39:16Go ahead and have your work talk.
00:39:18Dinner will be ready soon.
00:39:19What are you doing here?
00:39:32Checking in to see what progress was made last night.
00:39:35I, um, I got close to finding out where he hit the drive, but I...
00:39:40But close doesn't pay the bills, does it?
00:39:43I'll get you the drive soon, I promise.
00:39:45Well, it sounds like the clock is ticking fast.
00:39:50You're not getting attached.
00:39:52What?
00:39:52No.
00:39:53Of course not.
00:39:54Good.
00:39:55I was worried you were developing feelings for the man.
00:40:01Dinner's ready.
00:40:03Deeply sorry, darling.
00:40:05Urgent business.
00:40:06Must be taking off.
00:40:07Oh, um, okay.
00:40:08Well, it was nice meeting you.
00:40:10You too, darling.
00:40:11Mwah.
00:40:15Tick-tock.
00:40:24All right.
00:40:30I need ways to fix my image after that bar scandal.
00:40:34Any ideas?
00:40:36Inner rehab.
00:40:38Too tacky.
00:40:40Go volunteer in a third world country?
00:40:42Mm, too obvious.
00:40:44Record an apology video for social media and post it there.
00:40:48Too cringe.
00:40:53Adopt an orphan.
00:40:54Now that is something.
00:40:56Ariel, how good are you at raising kids?
00:40:58Um, let's think of other options.
00:41:03What about a charity ball?
00:41:05Yes.
00:41:06That's it.
00:41:07That's the one.
00:41:08I like that.
00:41:09I like it a lot.
00:41:11Isn't she good?
00:41:12Phenomenal.
00:41:13Well, really, we wouldn't be here had I not appointed her as your assistant.
00:41:17So, really, this kind of all comes back to...
00:41:20Got it.
00:41:20Wait.
00:41:21What charity would it be for?
00:41:23How about unknown disorders and illnesses?
00:41:27I'd love that.
00:41:28Let's get it rolling.
00:41:29I'll start right away.
00:41:31Ariel, you've become an integral part of our company, and I want to have you seated at
00:41:37our VIP table.
00:41:38Oh, my gosh.
00:41:40I'm honored.
00:41:40Me, my family, Kurt, my girlfriend, Valentina, and you.
00:41:46Good job, Ariel.
00:41:52Let's see how it looks.
00:41:54Come on.
00:41:54It fits perfectly, darling.
00:42:02Wow.
00:42:03Stunning.
00:42:08Next, I'll have to get you a dress.
00:42:10A dress?
00:42:12What's the occasion?
00:42:13Well, I'm hosting this charity ball, and I would love for you to be my date.
00:42:20I love a good ball.
00:42:22But I must check my schedule, darling.
00:42:25Is this for that computer thingy you were talking about the other day?
00:42:30My new AI tech is going to revolutionize the world.
00:42:34Ah, yes.
00:42:36We got interrupted.
00:42:38You were going to tell me something important.
00:42:42What were you going to say?
00:42:44It's not really that necessary.
00:42:48You don't trust me?
00:42:50I do.
00:42:51This is my first major launch as Ellington CEO, and I just want it to go well.
00:42:57But I thought I was special.
00:43:01You are?
00:43:02I just...
00:43:03Well, you know, if you don't trust me...
00:43:07Wait.
00:43:12So you do trust me?
00:43:14Mm-hmm.
00:43:15So, Blaine's going to tell me the super special secret?
00:43:29Mm-hmm.
00:43:32Where is it?
00:43:34It's here.
00:43:35In the mansion.
00:43:40It's here.
00:43:40It's here.
00:43:45Where in the mansion?
00:43:57Shh.
00:43:58It's...
00:44:00Oh.
00:44:02No.
00:44:03Yeah.
00:44:05Now?
00:44:09Okay.
00:44:12I'll be there.
00:44:15Where are you going, darling?
00:44:21They need me to be on this call with China, so...
00:44:24I have to leave.
00:44:26You have to leave right now, darling?
00:44:28Yeah.
00:44:29Now.
00:44:31I'm sorry.
00:44:32Pick this back up again soon, huh?
00:44:35Yeah.
00:44:39Martina was right about you.
00:44:41I should start sharing more with you.
00:44:43Mm-hmm.
00:44:44What?
00:44:44I don't know.
00:44:45What?
00:44:45What?
00:44:46I'm sorry.
00:44:48I don't know.
00:44:49What?
00:44:50I'm sorry.
00:44:51Oh my god.
00:44:52Bye.
00:44:54Did you get it?
00:45:15The code is in Blaine's mansion.
00:45:18Excellent, darling.
00:45:20Excellent.
00:45:24Max, what are you doing here?
00:45:47What the hell are you doing here, Ariel?
00:45:49Or should I say, Valentina Kingsley?
00:45:52You wouldn't understand.
00:45:54Oh, I understand.
00:45:56You're acting like somebody else to take advantage of your rich boss, hmm?
00:46:00No, I'm not.
00:46:02You know, I have the responsibility to tell your little hotshot boyfriend who you really are.
00:46:08It's only the right thing to do.
00:46:12Please don't.
00:46:13You don't know what I'm doing.
00:46:14Oh, you lose your job?
00:46:16Your reputation?
00:46:17Oh, once word gets out, nobody will want you.
00:46:22What do you want, Max?
00:46:23I just want a little, an arrangement.
00:46:28I'd rather not.
00:46:29Ariel, you really do not want to make me angry.
00:46:34Did you just come here to hurt me?
00:46:36Oh, sweetheart, I don't want to hurt you.
00:46:40I want to destroy you.
00:46:43You have 24 hours to end this charade on your own.
00:46:48If by tomorrow I see little Valentina Kingsley running around town,
00:46:54I'll do it for you.
00:46:57You seem extra happy today.
00:47:15I feel like Valentina and I, we got on a whole nother level last night.
00:47:19Wow, that's awesome, man.
00:47:21I'm so happy for you.
00:47:23Hi, Mr. Lington.
00:47:24Hi, Kurt.
00:47:25Hi, Anna.
00:47:25Yeah, I feel like she's the one, Kurt.
00:47:30Kurt?
00:47:31Sorry, what were we talking about?
00:47:37Hi, Ariel.
00:47:39You all right?
00:47:40Yeah, I'm all right.
00:47:43I actually had an idea about the Cherry Bowl.
00:47:47Well, we keep reaching out to all of these extravagant venues for their availability.
00:47:52I was thinking we could host it ourselves.
00:47:55Where?
00:47:57I was thinking your house.
00:48:03I don't really like having people over at my house.
00:48:08Well, if we host it ourselves, it seems like a more intimate event.
00:48:14And then we could have it as soon as this weekend.
00:48:17Yeah, that makes sense.
00:48:20Okay.
00:48:21Let's do it.
00:48:22Great.
00:48:23I'll send out the invitations.
00:48:24She really knows his company inside and out.
00:48:31What do you know about Ariel?
00:48:34What do you want to know?
00:48:35Here you go, Mom.
00:48:51I'm sorry I couldn't stay awake for the movie.
00:48:54I'm just so sleepy.
00:48:55That's okay.
00:48:56We can watch it next weekend.
00:48:57Sweetie, you should be going out with your friends on a Saturday night.
00:49:03Mom, you are my friend.
00:49:05People your age.
00:49:07Who you can be out dancing with.
00:49:09Flirting with boys.
00:49:11I actually kind of have met this one boy.
00:49:15What?
00:49:16What's he like?
00:49:17That's complicated.
00:49:20Honey, you just need to follow your heart.
00:49:23Yeah, he's kind of sweet.
00:49:33Sweetie, I'm fine.
00:49:36I just need some rest.
00:49:37And then after your speech, we're going to dance the night away.
00:50:01I'm dreading giving this speech.
00:50:04I guess I'll just picture everyone wearing their underwear and I'll be fine.
00:50:07All right.
00:50:07I always thought that was a little pervy, but I promise you're going to be amazing.
00:50:15Thank you so much for helping with this.
00:50:19This charity ball idea was genius.
00:50:22I need to make it up to you at some point.
00:50:25I was just doing my job, Mr. Ellington.
00:50:26Well, I should get going.
00:50:32Wait, um, I should probably call Valentina, right?
00:50:36Make sure the dress fits.
00:50:39I'm sure she'd appreciate that.
00:50:41All right.
00:50:42Good night.
00:50:43Good night.
00:50:43Hello, darling.
00:50:57I just wanted to make sure the dress fit.
00:51:01It's perfect.
00:51:02I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
00:51:03I can't wait either, darling.
00:51:07Good night.
00:51:08Ariel, this place looks amazing.
00:51:32Thanks, Kurt.
00:51:33You're looking sharp.
00:51:35Oh, yeah.
00:51:36Well, got a dress to impress, you know?
00:51:39Are you trying to impress anyone?
00:51:42Nah.
00:51:43Listen, random.
00:51:46Does Hannah have a boyfriend?
00:51:47I don't think so.
00:51:52Do you like her?
00:51:53No.
00:51:54No, no, no, no.
00:51:56No, I'm just trying to make friendly conversation.
00:52:00Yeah.
00:52:02We need more balloons in the dining room.
00:52:07Oh.
00:52:08You're still here.
00:52:10Yeah.
00:52:11Uh, listen.
00:52:11Listen, if someone were to ask Hannah to dance, what do you think the chances are that
00:52:19she would say yes?
00:52:22Probably good.
00:52:24Are you going to ask her to dance?
00:52:26No.
00:52:27No.
00:52:27No, no, no, no, no.
00:52:28No, I'm just, um, a fan of wild hypothetical scenarios.
00:52:34That one just sprung to mind.
00:52:37Mm-hmm.
00:52:38Okay.
00:52:40Yep.
00:52:41Um, well, I, I'm going to go help Blaine practice his speech.
00:52:50So, I'm going to do that right now.
00:52:53I will see you later.
00:52:55All right, see ya.
00:52:58And you must be Ariel.
00:53:03Yes, hi.
00:53:06Hmm.
00:53:07You know, my grandson has spoken very fondly of you.
00:53:11He has?
00:53:11Oh, yes, yes.
00:53:12In fact, he says that, well, this whole thing was your idea.
00:53:18I suppose so.
00:53:20Wonderful.
00:53:22Kind of reminds me of something Blaine's father would have done if he were in Blaine's situation.
00:53:27Wow.
00:53:28That's such an honor.
00:53:30I heard he was a great man.
00:53:32He was a great man.
00:53:33Martina, have you had the pleasure of meeting Blaine's assistant, Ariel?
00:53:39Yes, briefly.
00:53:41She's really helped Blaine become quite an impressive CEO.
00:53:44Yes, yes, she has.
00:53:46In fact, I can, uh, I can see her playing a bigger role than Ellington if she keeps it up.
00:53:52Uh, why wait?
00:53:53She could be a part of something huge tonight.
00:53:56Really?
00:53:57I think so.
00:53:58Don't you, Ariel?
00:54:00Uh, am I fine?
00:54:01Amazing.
00:54:04Well, I can't wait.
00:54:11Me either.
00:54:11I can't wait.
00:54:41I can't wait.
00:54:50Ariel.
00:54:52Blaine.
00:54:53There you are.
00:54:54I've been looking everywhere for you.
00:54:55Here I am.
00:54:56Have you seen Valentina?
00:54:59No, I don't think so.
00:55:01About your height, flowy hair, no glasses?
00:55:04Um, no.
00:55:06No, I don't think so.
00:55:08In fact.
00:55:09What?
00:55:11Nothing.
00:55:12It's ridiculous.
00:55:14I better say hi to those guests, but if you could find her for me, that would be great.
00:55:19I'll get right on that.
00:55:21Bye.
00:55:21Bye.
00:55:21Just go out there and hype Blaine up so he can deliver his speech.
00:55:34Then we're back to finding the drive.
00:55:36Okay.
00:55:38You can do this.
00:55:39Oh, hi, Ariel.
00:55:40You must be mistaken, love.
00:55:48I don't know this Ariel you speak of.
00:55:50Yeah, okay.
00:55:51Yeah.
00:55:52Yeah, okay.
00:55:53Ariel.
00:55:55No, seriously.
00:55:56My name is Valentina Kingsley and I'm a very wealthy socialite.
00:56:00Oh, I get it.
00:56:02It's like one of those improv games or something.
00:56:06No, no, no.
00:56:07No game.
00:56:08My name is...
00:56:09Who else should I be?
00:56:11Just be yourself.
00:56:13So, I'm the Queen of England.
00:56:15You can really tell it's me?
00:56:19Well, yeah, but, I mean, I can be very observant.
00:56:24Really?
00:56:25Mm-hmm.
00:56:26Okay, well, Hannah, it's very important that this stays between us.
00:56:30Okay.
00:56:31Can I ask why?
00:56:33Well, it's really complicated, but you have to promise me you won't tell anybody about this.
00:56:39Can we make it a pinky promise?
00:56:42Yeah, sure.
00:56:44Aw.
00:56:45Well, good luck with whatever this is.
00:56:51Yeah, thanks.
00:56:53I'm gonna need it.
00:56:54Aw.
00:56:56Aw.
00:56:56Aw.
00:56:57Aw.
00:56:58Aw.
00:56:59Aw.
00:57:00Aw.
00:57:01Aw.
00:57:02Aw.
00:57:03Aw.
00:57:04Aw.
00:57:05Aw.
00:57:06Aw.
00:57:07Aw.
00:57:08Aw.
00:57:09Aw.
00:57:10Aw.
00:57:11Aw.
00:57:12Aw.
00:57:13Aw.
00:57:14Aw.
00:57:15Aw.
00:57:16Aw, vamos.
00:57:17Aw.
00:57:18Aw.
00:57:19Aw, fall.
00:57:20Aw.
00:57:21Aw.
00:57:22Aw.
00:57:23Aw,
00:57:37Aw.
00:57:38I need to be looking at you
00:57:40when I give my speech.
00:57:47Of course.
00:57:49Okay, perfect.
00:57:51Well, I saw a fellow
00:57:53philanthropist outside.
00:57:54I must go speak with her.
00:57:55Valentina, I was thinking
00:57:57maybe tonight
00:57:59I could show you the AI code.
00:58:04Yes.
00:58:05I would love to see
00:58:06what you've been working on.
00:58:08Great.
00:58:09Where would this be taking place?
00:58:11In the study or?
00:58:13Upstairs.
00:58:14Hidden in a very high-tech safe.
00:58:17Ah, I see.
00:58:19You actually inspired
00:58:21my security team to
00:58:23create a new hiding space for it.
00:58:26What the heck did I say?
00:58:28I'll give you hints.
00:58:30If you were to look for it
00:58:31you'd be staring at the most
00:58:33beautiful thing in the world.
00:58:34I'll let you get back
00:58:37to socializing.
00:58:40Good luck, darling.
00:58:42Excuse me.
00:59:06What are you doing in here?
00:59:07Excuse me.
00:59:14What are you doing in here?
00:59:16Um...
00:59:17And who are you?
00:59:19Oh, um...
00:59:20Um, I...
00:59:23I, um...
00:59:24You look lost.
00:59:27I am, darling.
00:59:29I am lost.
00:59:30I've been to a lot of mansions
00:59:32but this one is big.
00:59:36Grandfather?
00:59:36Yes?
00:59:37This is Valentina Kingsley.
00:59:39Blaine's new girlfriend.
00:59:40Oh, yes, yes.
00:59:43From the, uh...
00:59:44Front page of the...
00:59:45The Times.
00:59:46Yes, I've heard a lot about you.
00:59:48I hope it was all good things.
00:59:50Well...
00:59:51I haven't seen him smile
00:59:52quite as much as he does now
00:59:54since his...
00:59:55Father passed.
00:59:57And I trust that Blaine is, uh...
00:59:59Treating you...
01:00:01Respectfully?
01:00:02Like a lady?
01:00:03She is.
01:00:05Well, it was a good thing
01:00:06that we were up here to find you.
01:00:07If it had been during Blaine's speech
01:00:09no one would know you're here.
01:00:13Right.
01:00:14Good thing.
01:00:16Shall we return to the party?
01:00:19Yes, we shall.
01:00:21Very nice meeting you, Miss Kingsley.
01:00:23You too, sir.
01:00:37You seem quiet.
01:00:48Is everything on it?
01:00:49Everything's fine, darling.
01:00:51Hey, Valentina.
01:00:53I have a girl question
01:00:54for you.
01:00:59Oh, my God.
01:01:00For the love of God.
01:01:01You clearly have a crush on Hannah.
01:01:03Just ask her to dance.
01:01:04You just met me.
01:01:06You can already tell.
01:01:07Yes.
01:01:09You read me like a book.
01:01:11I see what Blaine sees in you.
01:01:13You're really inquilitive.
01:01:15In fact,
01:01:15I'll go butter her up for you.
01:01:17Would you?
01:01:18That would be great.
01:01:21Dude.
01:01:25Hannah.
01:01:26I need a favor.
01:01:27Anything.
01:01:28When Blaine is giving his speech,
01:01:30I'm going to step away.
01:01:31If anyone asks,
01:01:33I'm not feeling well.
01:01:34And Ariel
01:01:34is going to help Valentina
01:01:37get some medicine.
01:01:38Got it.
01:01:41Oh,
01:01:42and Kurt's going to ask you to dance.
01:01:44Really?
01:01:45Sorry.
01:01:47When?
01:01:48Tonight.
01:01:49Oh, right.
01:01:49It's a ball.
01:01:50It's a ball.
01:01:50it's time brother you ready it's ready as i'll ever be
01:02:13thank you for coming tonight it means a lot of course you're gonna be amazing
01:02:26ladies and gentlemen i want to thank you all so much for coming out here tonight
01:02:36it is my great honor and privilege to introduce my good friend
01:02:41your ceo of ellington incorporated mr blaine ellington
01:02:46good evening everyone i want to uh before we get started thank two people who without their help
01:02:59none of this would have happened tonight my assistant ariel and my girlfriend valentina
01:03:05not sure where they are right now but i want to thank them for having my back
01:03:15oh hi you haven't uh seen valentina around have you i wanted to try to find her so she can watch
01:03:28plain speech valentina is sick and ariel was helping her get medicine oh okay
01:03:35um you look look really pretty by the way thanks you look really pretty too thank you
01:03:47all right time to find this code
01:04:09blaine mentioned something i said what the heck did i say
01:04:33so tonight i'm pledging 10 million dollars to help research cures for illnesses and disorders unknown
01:05:00blaine thank you all for coming i hope to see you on the dance floor
01:05:04i'm sorry mom failed you
01:05:27um
01:05:29oh
01:05:37oh
01:05:42i don't know
01:05:46i don't know
01:05:47non
01:05:51I'll give you hints
01:05:59If you were to look for it
01:06:01You'd be staring at the most beautiful thing in the world
01:06:03He wasn't talking about the painting
01:06:08He was talking about me
01:06:21He was talking about me
01:06:51Okay
01:07:03Think Ariel
01:07:08What could the numbers be?
01:07:22It couldn't be our first date, could it?
01:07:25I've got the code
01:07:53Excellent, darling
01:07:55I'll give it to you after the ball
01:07:57Or you could give it to me now
01:07:59Flora
01:08:02What are you doing here?
01:08:09I have a way of being places I'm not supposed to be
01:08:11Just like you, apparently
01:08:13The code, darling
01:08:17The future
01:08:22In the palm of my hand
01:08:26I was beginning to think you didn't have it in you
01:08:30Lane's a good man
01:08:31You're awful
01:08:34He's rich, darling
01:08:36He'll get over it
01:08:37My mom
01:08:38And her surgery
01:08:40I've been accused of many things
01:08:43But I always keep my word
01:08:45Now, go and celebrate
01:08:48You deserve it, darling
01:08:49Valentina
01:09:01Hi, darling
01:09:03There you are
01:09:18How are you feeling?
01:09:22Stronger than the rains in the Amazon, darling
01:09:24Excellent
01:09:25Carey to dance?
01:09:27Certainly
01:09:28Well, well
01:09:32Well
01:09:33Well
01:09:34Look at the happy couple
01:09:38How did you get in?
01:09:44Oh, I have my ways
01:09:45We lied about our names on the guest list
01:09:48Anyway
01:09:50I just came here to congratulate you
01:09:55On your little events
01:09:56You need to leave
01:09:58Actually, I don't think I do
01:10:00Because I don't think you know who your little girlfriend is
01:10:04She's Valentina Kingsley
01:10:06No
01:10:06No
01:10:06No
01:10:07There is no Valentina Kingsley
01:10:11What?
01:10:13If only your little assistant had assisted you
01:10:16In researching her
01:10:18You know, it's funny
01:10:18I haven't actually seen her
01:10:20All night
01:10:22Blaine, don't listen to him
01:10:24What is he talking about?
01:10:27Yeah, she may have fooled everyone in here
01:10:31But an ex-boyfriend never forgets a butt
01:10:35Okay
01:10:37Ariel?
01:10:48This whole time
01:11:02You've been Valentina?
01:11:04That's right
01:11:05This whole time
01:11:06You pretended to care about me
01:11:09But you're
01:11:10She's just a liar
01:11:11And worse
01:11:12She's poor
01:11:14Why?
01:11:16Yes, Ariel
01:11:17But why?
01:11:20I'm so sorry
01:11:22Ariel
01:11:23Ariel, wait
01:11:24How embarrassing
01:11:27You know
01:11:30I looked into you
01:11:32You're in so much debt
01:11:34That it's surprising
01:11:35That you can even rent
01:11:36The Lamo
01:11:37That you drove here
01:11:38How preposterous
01:11:39If anybody looks into that
01:11:41It will be a complete waste of time
01:11:43Ew
01:11:44You're poor
01:11:46You're poor
01:11:46Regina
01:11:49You're my hero
01:11:55Thanks
01:11:56Sometimes I just
01:11:57Gotta tell him
01:11:58No
01:11:59Ariel
01:12:04What are you smiling about?
01:12:15I mean, come on
01:12:16This proves it, right?
01:12:18He's a joke
01:12:19No
01:12:21He's your brother, Martina
01:12:23He's a liability, Richard
01:12:25And you are giving him the company
01:12:27With the luxury
01:12:27Of not having to deal with this shit show
01:12:29Because you won't be alive much longer
01:12:31Oh
01:12:31I don't bet on that
01:12:33You know
01:12:34You got a lot of nerve
01:12:35Talking to me like this, kid
01:12:36You got a lot of nerve
01:12:39Letting this ship go down
01:12:41When the lifeboat is right in front of you
01:12:42I should be running this company
01:12:45Or
01:12:46Is this what success looks like to you?
01:12:53Look, I'm not
01:12:55I don't hear it
01:12:56I do not want to hear it
01:12:58You lied to me
01:12:59Not only did you lie to me
01:13:00But you embarrassed me
01:13:01No, I didn't
01:13:02That is fair
01:13:03Regina!
01:13:15That was a disaster
01:13:34I just don't understand
01:13:39Why would she go through all that?
01:13:42I don't know
01:13:43But, uh
01:13:44These scandals are exhausting
01:13:47Yeah
01:13:48I don't think I'll be dating anytime soon
01:13:51Right
01:13:55I got a lot to think about
01:13:59What do you mean?
01:14:02I mean
01:14:03We may have to take the company
01:14:04In a complete different direction
01:14:06If we're in a gain back
01:14:07The public's trust
01:14:08You can't be serious
01:14:11Huh?
01:14:12Something better happen sooner
01:14:17It gets much worse
01:14:19Did she want anything from you?
01:14:24I don't know, Martina
01:14:25Nothing valuable?
01:14:27Martina
01:14:28I said I don't
01:14:29No!
01:14:48No!
01:14:52No!
01:14:52No!
01:14:53ariel baby oh you look like you had a rough night it was a disaster really i feel awful
01:15:12oh i'm so sorry to hear that baby thanks mom well i have something to tell you
01:15:21dr westfall called are you okay what's going on he said that anonymous donor sent in the funds for
01:15:31me to have my operation what i'm scheduled for surgery on tuesday oh my god oh
01:15:38mom i'm so happy i think this calls for my famous chocolate cake i agree
01:15:48oh
01:15:50oh
01:16:00oh
01:16:02oh
01:16:03oh
01:16:05oh
01:16:07oh
01:16:09oh
01:16:11it's time to celebrate
01:16:24to the future darling
01:16:29drink you've worked much too hard not to revel in your victory
01:16:39there it is doesn't our little prize look nice people walk in and out of my office having
01:16:51no idea what's in the room with them of course i won't be able to enjoy too much longer since
01:16:58my programmer is going to pick it up tonight i guess i just feel bad to get what you want
01:17:04in life sometimes you have to do bold things break the rules a little i guess ask any ceo and they'll agree
01:17:16including your little boy toy
01:17:18blaine would never do anything like that
01:17:20well anyway speaking of money let's get that surgery paid for shall we
01:17:27what all i need is your wiring info and i can send it on over
01:17:32i trust that the original estimate hasn't changed
01:17:36i'm sorry you haven't paid for the surgery yet no that's why we're here isn't it
01:17:48all right one more drink and we'll start packing up my things
01:18:05deal one more
01:18:19anna
01:18:25hi mr erlington may i come in
01:18:27sure come on in
01:18:29hi cutie
01:18:31care for a drink
01:18:34oh no i stopped drinking on the job ages ago
01:18:37wait what was that mr erlington i have a delivery for you
01:18:41from who
01:18:43ariel
01:18:49from who
01:18:50ariel
01:18:51i don't want it take it back
01:18:53she said you might say that but she said that it was very very important
01:18:58how important
01:18:59i don't know but she did say that it was something so important that she only trusted me to deliver it so it must be a big deal
01:19:09oh my god
01:19:25oh my god
01:19:27ew what's happening
01:19:29what's going on what does this mean
01:19:31oh
01:19:49flora
01:19:50yes darling
01:19:51uh your appointment had to leave early i asked if they wanted to schedule but they said no
01:19:55i didn't have any appointments scheduled for today
01:19:57what was the name
01:20:01valentina kingsley
01:20:02you rich you'll get over it darling
01:20:24you'll get over it
01:20:26darling
01:20:28what's going on what does this mean
01:20:42oh my god what does this mean
01:20:48thank you for everything
01:20:55hannah did you want to help me with that uh that one thing yes yes let's uh
01:21:00let's do that
01:21:06can you please get the hell out of my seat
01:21:13lane
01:21:14there's no easy way for me to say this
01:21:19but it's time
01:21:20but it's time
01:21:29but it's time
01:21:35to celebrate
01:21:41you are going to regret this i promise you that
01:21:44you are going to regret
01:21:49jeez
01:21:50what did you do
01:21:51i don't know girl
01:21:52but the way she wears that dress
01:21:54she can step on me
01:21:56any day
01:21:58let me see
01:21:59i knew you could do
01:22:00i knew it
01:22:02you know
01:22:05your dad would be so proud of you
01:22:06you probably know
01:22:18dr westfall
01:22:19oh hi ariel
01:22:20is surgery over
01:22:21how did it go
01:22:22yes we just finished
01:22:23um there were complications
01:22:25well
01:22:26yes but
01:22:27we were able to work through them
01:22:28and your mother's going to be just fine
01:22:31really
01:22:32yeah really yes
01:22:33in fact they're wheeling her back into her room right now
01:22:35she's going to need to rest for a few hours
01:22:38but when she wakes up she's going to feel better than she has in a long time
01:22:42i can't thank you enough
01:22:43i'm happy to help
01:22:44yeah
01:22:58thank you
01:23:00oh
01:23:01Come in, come in!
01:23:26Welcome!
01:23:31Ariel!
01:23:33Mom, why didn't you hang out of bed?
01:23:37The doctor said to stay in after surgery.
01:23:39I know, I know, but I saw this cute guy through the window, and I got kind of excited.
01:23:46Are you hungry, thirsty?
01:23:48No, thank you, but thank you.
01:23:50Oh, thank you.
01:23:51Sit down, make yourself comfortable.
01:23:53Mom, do you mind giving us some privacy?
01:23:57Oh, of course.
01:24:01I'll just be right over here, don't mind me.
01:24:03I'm so, so sorry.
01:24:15I, uh, I understand why you did it.
01:24:21And you gave me the drive back, so there's no need to apologize.
01:24:25Thank you for everything.
01:24:29I don't even know where to start.
01:24:33I'm not looking for an apology.
01:24:36You're not?
01:24:37No.
01:24:38See?
01:24:39I'm still CEO, and I need an assistant.
01:24:43And you're kind of the best in town.
01:24:48I accept.
01:24:49And, uh, you're still looking for a girlfriend.
01:24:54Well, if you're open to it, I'd love to apply.
01:25:02I love you, Valentina.
01:25:17I mean, Ariel.
01:25:19That's gonna take some good gifts, too.
01:25:22There aren't any starry rooftop views here, but this is my special place.
01:25:29It's even better.
01:25:31It's even better.