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