Return Of The Secret Heiress Full Episodes - Short Movie
Return Of The Secret Heiress
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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. There is nothing we can do.
00:00:27Sir, 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.
00:00:45Excuse 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?
00:01:21It's a shorting attempt. It's failing.
00:01:23The 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.
00:01:52Jason, can we have fire now?
00:02:06Mr. Yates.
00:02:08What? Only two bodyguards this time?
00:02:11You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:13No, ma'am. I just thought you might like the screen today.
00:02:16Now, listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Group.
00:02:21Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:25Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret
00:02:28and why you've married this Ben Harrison fellow.
00:02:31Look, today is Ben's birthday.
00:02:33Anything we need to discuss, we can do at some other time.
00:02:36Ma'am, it really is time for you to accept your inheritance.
00:02:40Because what I want is to be the CEO of the Lewis Group.
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 out of the house, for my sake.
00:03:05Divorce papers. Sign it.
00:03:15Why?
00:03:16You are not worthy of my son anymore.
00:03:19The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now,
00:03:21especially since it's landed a $100 million contract with the Sheppard Group.
00:03:26And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:30The truth is, Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time.
00:03:34I 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.
00:03:45Don'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 Ryan 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. It's practically local royalty.
00:04:07A small town rich person is royalty.
00:04:10And what qualifications do you have to judge, Miss Cleaner?
00:04:13Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor, doesn't it?
00:04:18Ben?
00:04:21What's going on?
00:04:23Is this why you want a divorce? Because of her?
00:04:26Oh, please. I've spent years building Harrison Group.
00:04:29You're still a cleaner. We just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:33Grown apart?
00:04:36No. 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.
00:04:51Alright. Here, $100,000. Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:04:57$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.
00:05:12This 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.
00:05:50Good riddance to her.
00:05:54Sir.
00:05:56Laura Lewis' information.
00:06:01She's Ben Harrison's wife. No wonder why she wanted us to partner with them.
00:06:06Actually, sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:09Divorced her?
00:06:12Wait a minute. Don't you remember?
00:06:15She'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!
00:07:02Enough!
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. You see, it's...
00:07:18Who are you, Laura'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? Shame on you!
00:07:28Mr. Shepard, I...
00:07:29For your information, my name is Brian Shepard. I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:35Oh, 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. My 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.
00:08:08All proud dead bodies. You'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. Now go back.
00:08:20What? Are you saying that is Brian Shepard? That'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. Besides, I'll be there.
00:08:59There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura. Who are you, truly?
00:09:05You'll find out, Mr. Shepard. Can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:15Mr. Yates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners and we're going to have a meeting.
00:09:23An investor meeting. An investment meeting. One week from today.
00:09:27Make sure everyone is there.
00:09:32Because 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.
00:09:54After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.
00:10:00Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:04Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:06Security, get that woman out of here. We don't need cleaners at this event.
00:10:11Why wouldn't I be here? This is a business event, after all.
00:10:15Business? You wouldn't know business if I hit you on the head.
00:10:19A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey.
00:10:22Just get out.
00:10:23Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for.
00:10:26You should have taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:28Oh, Ben. Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:33Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:37You don't belong here. Just get out!
00:10:45That's what you get.
00:10:53This contract is mine to give or take away as I see fit.
00:10:59Don't be ridiculous. This is insane. Who 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...
00:11:22Oh.
00:11:44You really think ripping up that contract is going to help? You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:48Oh, please, honey. You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:52Security, get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:55I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:11:59And after careful consideration, I 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.
00:12:19That's the man that Laura went with the other day. What is he doing here?
00:12:23Mr. Shepherd? How does he know her?
00:12:25Is that really Brian Shepherd?
00:12:27Laura, are you alright?
00:12:30Mr. Shepherd, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman. There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:36There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison.
00:12:38This contract with Shepherd group is officially terminated. Effective immediately.
00:12:45Wait a minute. This contract, I thought you said you got it.
00:12:48It's her. She ruined the contract. You are his mistress, aren't you?
00:12:52An affair? She had an affair with that man behind my son's back?
00:12:58Mom, please, it's okay. This man is...
00:13:00Don't touch me. That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone, has an affair, and you just stand there?
00:13:07You're a disgrace. An adulterer. You deserve to be a...
00:13:10Shut up.
00:13:12Mr. Shepherd, I apologize for this whole mess, but I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.
00:13:17Tricked? Why don't you answer a question yourself, then?
00:13:23What was my name before we got married?
00:13:27Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:29Lewis group? The financial giants?
00:13:33There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:36That's crazy.
00:13:38There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name. That's absurd.
00:13:42It's... It's... It's absurd!
00:13:46A high society heiress wouldn't waste her time in Maplewood.
00:13:50Yeah, it's a lie. It's a lie. This woman was a waitress when I met her.
00:13:54In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago.
00:13:58She's nothing special.
00:14:00She's nothing special. She only married me out of gratitude.
00:14:03I was just a waitress. How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:14:08First time I met her, she wasn't even a waitress at the diner.
00:14:11Okay, listen up, everybody.
00:14:13When I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:16Now look at me. I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.
00:14:20And look at her. Still just a clerk.
00:14:23Mr. Shepherd, that woman was a waitress.
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? Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.
00:15:09And the cheating. I 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,
00:15:23then the truth, Kathy.
00:15:25Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons.
00:15:28From everything.
00:15:34Wait, wait, wait, Laura. You think you can just walk in here and ruin everything?
00:15:38And then just walk out like nothing happened?
00:15:40I don't think so. You're a cleaner.
00:15:42You're a cleaner that cleans toilets. Nobody cares about you.
00:15:46Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect.
00:15:51I don't need a fancy title or a rich husband to feel important.
00:16:00I think there's 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. Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith
00:16:17exactly 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.
00:16:45Is this true, Miss Smith?
00:16:49Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions.
00:16:52This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.
00:16:56But the contract... I mean, Laura tore it up.
00:17:00So can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?
00:17:04Reprint it, Mr. Harrison?
00:17:07Perhaps you haven't been paying attention.
00:17:09Without Miss Lewis' involvement,
00:17:11I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company.
00:17:17Today, I want to make it clear.
00:17:20Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.
00:17:28Miss Smith, you lied to us. You destroyed everything.
00:17:32What? No, it's a misunderstanding. I can explain.
00:17:36Miss Lewis' family group? This can't be.
00:17:40Believe what you want, Ben.
00:17:42Lewis Group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.
00:17:47Three of our vice presidents will be here, in Maplewood.
00:17:52And I'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am.
00:17:59Everyone, listen to me.
00:18:01Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison Group.
00:18:06A man who can't keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on the contract.
00:18:12The charade is over, Mr. Harrison.
00:18:15Everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:18:20Miss Lewis, shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:30Help!
00:18:31Mom!
00:18:32Someone get a doctor!
00:18:33Mom!
00:18:34It 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?
00:18:57Mom, this is not all on me.
00:18:59Not on you? I was trying to help.
00:19:03She cheated on you with Shepard. Flaunted their affair.
00:19:07Exactly. And those dresses? Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:19:12Miss Smith, how could you do this? We trusted you completely.
00:19:17No, no. I got Ben the deal.
00:19:20I had no idea Shepard would fall for Laura.
00:19:23She's a liar.
00:19:25Stop it, Amber. You lied to us just as much as she did.
00:19:29Lied? You're on my side.
00:19:32And anyways, I have a plan.
00:19:34The Shepards are no one special.
00:19:37We can expose Laura and all her lies. Go national.
00:19:40We can make ourselves a household name.
00:19:44Now if you'll excuse me, I have a very important phone call to make.
00:19:53Thank you so much for tonight, Mr. Shepard.
00:19:56Thank you as well for standing up for me.
00:19:59It's alright, Laura. You deserve the credit for all your hard work.
00:20:02Can I ask you something? Do you have any place to stay tonight? Maybe a hotel?
00:20:07Don't worry about me, Mr. Shepard. I'll be fine.
00:20:11Excuse me, you can just drop me off.
00:20:13Actually, Laura. Actually, Laura. There is something else.
00:20:17Would you consider going out for dinner sometime? Just 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.
00:20:44Proper? Laura, I don't give a damn about appearances.
00:20:50Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength.
00:20:55Those are qualities I truly admire.
00:20:58So, what do you say? Dinner?
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?
00:21:21Laura? Who is it? Laura, wait!
00:21:25Jason, find out who owns that car. And do it fast.
00:21:38Ian Lewis? Who is this?
00:21:40It's Amber Smith.
00:21:41Mr. Lewis? I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.
00:21:48I don't know who you are, Miss Smith. How did you get this number?
00:21:52Don't worry about that right now. I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis. Someone I know very well.
00:22:00Impersonating my niece? And where is this fake Laura?
00:22:06Right here in Maplewood. And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.
00:22:12Well, what is she doing exactly?
00:22:16What is she doing exactly?
00:22:19And 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. All will be revealed then.
00:22:32Very well. I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting. But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I...
00:22:40It won't be. Trust me, Mr. Lewis. Thank you, Mr...
00:22:47That little rascal, Laura. I wonder what she's up to now.
00:22:58That car belongs to Mr. Yeats, the Lewis family bubbler.
00:23:02Oh. The Lewis family. That's interesting. Could she be connected to them somehow?
00:23:11I'm not sure.
00:23:14Brian! There you are. I've missed you.
00:23:18Chloe.
00:23:19What are you up to?
00:23:21Chloe, what are you doing here?
00:23:23What do you mean? Can't I visit the man I love?
00:23:27We ended things for a reason.
00:23:29It was just one teensy mistake. I was a little bit tipsy. Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:36Teensy mistake, you say? You're cheating on me.
00:23:40Is this your new fling? Ex-divorcee. Used to clean floors. Quite the catch, you say.
00:23:48Look, my relationship with her is none of your business. And don't you dare talk about her like that.
00:23:55Please. An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman. It's a classic story.
00:24:03That's enough. I've got the hell out of my office.
00:24:06You want to be careful, Brian. The juke industry still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.
00:24:11If you want Shepard Group to stay afloat, you ought to be more careful.
00:24:19Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's secrets now.
00:24:28This is it.
00:24:31This is it. The Lewis Group vice presidents are on the top floor.
00:24:34Once I'm done speaking with them, I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments.
00:24:39I'll go speak with them first, and then I'll introduce you.
00:24:43Well, well, well. Look who it is. What a surprise.
00:24:48Did Brian teach you already? That's none of your business.
00:24:53Now move aside, please.
00:24:55Laura, just what do you think you're doing? You street rat.
00:24:58You really think you can just ruin my events again? Haven't you ruined my life enough?
00:25:01Don't you have any shame?
00:25:03If you'll excuse me, I have an important meeting to get to.
00:25:07Oh, the nerve. After everything you've done, you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?
00:25:13Seriously? I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.
00:25:19Oh, that's gold. You really think that they're going to let you in, Laura?
00:25:23Please, you're no one compared to me.
00:25:25You don't deserve to be here.
00:25:27The only ones who don't belong here are you three.
00:25:31And you, idiot, believing every lie that she tells you.
00:25:35Wake up, Ben.
00:25:37Oh, Laura. Laura, come on. Why do you always pull this on me?
00:25:41I mean, seriously, can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once?
00:25:45I know what this is.
00:25:47So stupid.
00:25:49So stupid.
00:25:51Oh, shut your trap.
00:25:53Amber spoke directly with the CEO.
00:25:55He 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, why don't you take a look at this?
00:26:13Oh, that's rich.
00:26:15You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me.
00:26:18I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Lewis Group.
00:26:22Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?
00:26:25You mean my uncle?
00:26:28Ian, don't be ridiculous.
00:26:31Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself.
00:26:35And besides, this looks fake.
00:26:38She's a liar.
00:26:40This 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 which 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. Even 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 that 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 Shepherd?
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 time?
00:28:04Okay, 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. Haven't 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. These elevators are 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.
00:33:05Bob, don'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.
00:34:25No 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, whilst 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.
00:35:49Oh, come on. This way, please.
00:35:52I'm not leaving.
00:35:54Move. We're not leaving again. Move.
00:35:56Oh, no, no, no. We're not going now.
00:35:58Okay, fine. Fine. Fine.
00:35:59This isn't over, Laura. You'll see.
00:36:04Thanks for waiting, Brian.
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.
00:36:34Yes, 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.
00:37:07She's the daughter of the Duke family.
00:37:11She's my ex-fiancée.
00:37:14And, uh, 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.
00:37:53Besides, I'll be there too.
00:37:58Laura, would you consider being my guest at the meeting?
00:38:04What? Are you worried that this Chloe's going to cause problems for me too?
00:38:09Maybe a little. But mostly, I want to show them we're a team.
00:38:15Well, it's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepard. Thank you.
00:38:18Laura.
00:38:23I don't care about your best. I just want to be by your side.
00:38:28I think I'm falling for you.
00:38:34Ryan.
00:38:40I appreciate your honesty. And right now, I need you.
00:38:46I appreciate your honesty. And right now, I'm just not...
00:38:50I just don't really have romance on my mind right now.
00:38:55Just with everything going on...
00:38:58It's okay. I just want it to be your fault.
00:39:02And if Gwendolyn 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.
00:39:40Wow. It's beautiful.
00:39:43It is.
00:39:45I'll try this one on.
00:39:47Don'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.
00:39:56Yeah, exactly. I mean, what are you doing here? Can't you just leave me alone?
00:40:00I wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared. I'm here for retail therapy.
00:40:04Oh, please. This store is for the A-list only. Not some cheapskate like you.
00:40:10Says the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:13Hey! Show some respect.
00:40:15Typical Laura. Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:20I would have asked you, but without me, I'm sure they're already broke.
00:40:24Oh, please. Come on. We'll take the dress.
00:40:26Sir, this particular dress is not for sale.
00:40:30What do you mean you don't sell it?
00:40:31I want it. Name your price.
00:40:33It's not about the price, ma'am.
00:40:35This one was custom-made for Miss Lewis, the Lewis Group heiress.
00:40:39The entire brand belongs to her.
00:40:41This beautiful dress is for display purposes only. Thank you.
00:40:45It wouldn't suit you anyway, Amber.
00:40:48What are you talking about? Of course it would suit her. It'd fit her just fine.
00:40:51And if it wouldn't fit me, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.
00:40:55Well, buy in the whole store. Allow me to purchase.
00:40:59Oh, please. Don't you know that this store belongs to Lewis Group?
00:41:03We wouldn't sell it to someone like you.
00:41:05Amber, you're not even a branch manager yet.
00:41:08You don't get to speak on behalf of Lewis Group.
00:41:10Could you please tell me more about this dress?
00:41:14Of course. It was custom-made for Laura Lewis, heiress to the Lewis Group fortune.
00:41:20Hand-stitched in English.
00:41:22It was custom-made for Laura Lewis, heiress to the Lewis Group fortune.
00:41:27Hand-stitched in Italy, naturally.
00:41:30And apparently there are many more like it this year.
00:41:33High-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection.
00:41:38Laura, do you like this dress?
00:41:41Of course. It's custom-made for me.
00:41:44I'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?
00:41:56It would look incredible on me.
00:41:58Miss, this dress is very delicate.
00:42:01If I may be frank, I don't think this would fit you properly.
00:42:06Are you calling me fat?
00:42:08Actually, on a second thought, why don't we just buy the whole brand?
00:42:12How's that sound?
00:42:14Sir, are you serious? You would just buy the entire brand for one dress?
00:42:18This brand is worth at least $50 million.
00:42:21And to buy it for a waitress? Are you out of your mind?
00:42:26Yes. You see, even if you had the money, they wouldn't sell it to you.
00:42:30Just one second.
00:42:33Yes, this is Brian Shepard, CEO of Shepard Group.
00:42:37I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.
00:42:40I'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.
00:43:02I'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.
00:43:16Excellent. Thank you, Mr. Yates. That's all.
00:43:26Yes?
00:43:31What? Are you willing to sell me the brand?
00:43:36Awesome. Thank you.
00:43:42Hello? Yes.
00:43:45Wow. Yes, of course. Absolutely. Thank you.
00:43:51This 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.
00:44:34Well, we're not leaving. Okay? Hey, hey, hey.
00:44:37This isn't over, Laura.
00:44:38Could I try the dress on now? Of course, Miss Lewis. You just follow me.
00:44:49Wow. Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.
00:44:57Laura, you look breathtaking in this dress.
00:45:01Brian, why would you do all of this?
00:45:05Why 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 need a moment. Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:45:32The investment meeting?
00:45:34Does that mean you could be a yes?
00:45:37Maybe.
00:45:43Hi.
00:45:51Hi.
00:45:54What?
00:45:56Well, well, well. Look who decided to join the party. Playing dress up again, Laura?
00:46:03One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith. And you understand the meaning of rude.
00:46:08You threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone? For this? This gold digger?
00:46:13You know, Ben, I really cared about you, even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:46:20I know the name of a great psychologist in New York.
00:46:23Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.
00:46:29Enough! I've had enough of this drama.
00:46:32Yeah, me too.
00:46:34Try that again and you'll regret it. I'll get the hell out of my face.
00:46:38Let's see if you two even make it past the door.
00:46:41Yeah.
00:46:43I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.
00:46:46What? That's impossible. I was invited by the CEO himself.
00:46:53Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group have names on the list.
00:46:58Looks like you two won't be getting let in, after all.
00:47:02You don't have an invitation. You're just here because of Brian.
00:47:09Let me see this. This doesn't even look real.
00:47:12It's different from mine.
00:47:13Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:47:18This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:47:23Please, right this way.
00:47:25We can continue this discussion later, if you manage to get in.
00:47:32Sir, Madam, we recommend you leave.
00:47:37There you are! How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:47:43Looks like another relationship lights the dust, Laura.
00:47:46Looks like stealing men is a hobby of yours.
00:47:49Get away from him!
00:47:51He's engaged to me!
00:47:53Hey, hey, hey. Hold your horses, Gwen. That ended a long time ago.
00:47:57Engaged to you?
00:47:59Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian.
00:48:03Your relationship's history.
00:48:06That was just a little tiff.
00:48:08You really think that could tear us apart?
00:48:09Don't you know who I am?
00:48:11Don't pretend like you don't know.
00:48:14Oh, honey, she don't recognize royalty, let alone a duke.
00:48:18She's just a maid, remember? I don't have time for all this drama.
00:48:23Brian, let's head inside.
00:48:27Brian, how could you choose this cleaner over me?
00:48:32Are you really going to humiliate me in front of my fiancé?
00:48:34There's nothing left to say, Gwen. Don't make this a scene.
00:48:37Shall we?
00:48:43Are you okay, Miss Duke?
00:48:45And you are?
00:48:47Amber Smith.
00:48:49I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:48:52What branch? I've never heard of it.
00:48:54What do you want from me?
00:48:56That Laura.
00:48:58She's my fiancée.
00:49:00She's my fiancée.
00:49:01What do you want from me?
00:49:03That Laura.
00:49:05She tore up my invitation. Do you think you can get me inside?
00:49:08What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?
00:49:11Please don't waste my time.
00:49:32If I can't have Brian, neither can you.
00:49:36The Duke family has more influence than you think.
00:49:40Chloe, good to see you. I've been expecting you.
00:49:43Uncle Jones, how are you?
00:49:45Good.
00:49:47I need your help with something.
00:49:49What is it?
00:49:51I need your help with something.
00:49:53What is it?
00:49:55I need your help with something.
00:49:57What is it?
00:49:59I need your help with something.
00:50:01What is it?
00:50:03Anything for my little Chloe.
00:50:05It's Brian.
00:50:07Who'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.
00:50:14What?
00:50:16Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?
00:50:20She's pretending to be Lewis to get close to him.
00:50:24What are you planning?
00:50:26I want to destroy Shepherd Group.
00:50:31Anyway, I'm terribly sorry about Chloe.
00:50:35I had no idea she would be so...
00:50:40intense.
00:50:42What do you mean?
00:50:44You so should have taken her up on her offer.
00:50:47I mean, you guys are just...
00:50:50power couple.
00:50:52I see what you're doing.
00:50:54Power couple, you say?
00:50:56More like a disaster waiting to happen.
00:51:01Anyway, shall we take a seat?
00:51:04Actually, Brian, my seat is...
00:51:08is up there.
00:51:10Really?
00:51:12She doesn't deserve to sit there.
00:51:14Excuse me?
00:51:16This is my VIP invitation.
00:51:18I can sit wherever I like.
00:51:21Hey, what do you think you're doing?
00:51:23This is signed by all three VPs of Lewis Group.
00:51:26Where did you get this?
00:51:28Who did you have to sleep with?
00:51:29That's enough.
00:51:32This is getting us nowhere.
00:51:34Laura is my guest.
00:51:37And I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her.
00:51:41Got it?
00:51:43Mr. Shepherd, what do you see in that woman?
00:51:47Miss Duke is a perfect match for you.
00:51:50She's from a good family, beautiful and successful.
00:51:54What more could you ask for?
00:51:56That's a good question.
00:51:57Not much, actually.
00:51:59Honesty.
00:52:01That's what I want.
00:52:03And love.
00:52:05Things that clearly Chloe has no idea.
00:52:09I said I was sorry.
00:52:11What more do you want?
00:52:13I've watched Chloe grow up.
00:52:15She's like a daughter to me.
00:52:17I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.
00:52:23One more chance, Brian.
00:52:25Let's forget all this nonsense.
00:52:28Do it, Mrs. Shepherd.
00:52:30Propose, right here, right now.
00:52:33Brian?
00:52:37Is this how the Duke family handles business deals?
00:52:41By forcing a ring on someone?
00:52:44Do it, or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:52:54Don't you dare.
00:52:55Don't you dare.
00:52:57You're humiliating yourself.
00:52:59How dare you?
00:53:01Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:03Yes.
00:53:05I like her.
00:53:08But I can't imagine someone like her interested in me.
00:53:14The truth is, I wouldn't be here where I am today without her.
00:53:19Why would you choose someone like her?
00:53:22Exactly. This woman is trouble.
00:53:25Do you belong here? Throw her out!
00:53:27You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me?
00:53:32Interesting turn of events.
00:53:35Perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past.
00:53:39Do 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.
00:53:51How ridiculous. Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:53:55I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation,
00:54:00but 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've gone mad, Shepard. You dare to go against Miss Duke?
00:54:14And the same applies to everyone else here.
00:54:16Anyone who insults Laura leaves with a black eye.
00:54:21He's willing to defend the Duke for her.
00:54:23What kind of job does she have?
00:54:25You 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, especially not Shepard Group.
00:54:44Lewis Group RS? You? Don'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, I have everything I ever wanted right here.
00:55:10In a wooden trade of all the power the Dukes hold in Maplewood.
00:55:14Fine.
00:55:20Short the stock of the Shepard Group.
00:55:24You forced my hand, Brian. Now Shepard Group is ruined.
00:55:30The Duke family, they can't be serious.
00:55:33Shepard Group is doomed.
00:55:35Brian, 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.
00:55:53Now it's my turn to protect you.
00:56:01Listen carefully. I need you to protect the Shepard Group stock at all costs.
00:56:09Don't let it drop even one cent. Do you understand?
00:56:15Wow. Award winning performance, Laura.
00:56:19But you can't possibly control stock.
00:56:22Want to put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?
00:56:26If the Shepard stock holds for the next five minutes, you owe me a public apology.
00:56:43Deal.
00:56:44Deal.
00:56:48Well, looks like your five minutes is up. Let'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.
00:57:14Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?
00:57:17There was a huge investment. We couldn't compete. Shepard's stock price is being heavily supported.
00:57:23How did you do this?
00:57:25Like I said, Chloe, I'm Laura Lewis.
00:57:32No, you're not. You're just some cleaner. You 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, Chloe?
00:57:57The truth is, everyone here has seen you be a bully and a coward and now a sore loser.
00:58:09This is so humiliating for her.
00:58:11How did she manage that? Maybe she really is a Lewis.
00:58:16Apologize to Miss Lewis.
00:58:18Shut up. Don't you dare talk about Miss Duke like that. Don't forget, the Duke family own half of Maplewood.
00:58:26There you go, Lizzo. Let's get out of here.
00:58:29Hold on. This is where I belong. And that is my chair.
00:58:38You can't go there. That is the VIP section. Only those invited by the Lewis Group vice presidents get to sit there.
00:58:46Like I said, Chloe, that's my seat.
00:58:55Heard a rumor floating around a few days ago.
00:58:58Seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony between her ex and Mr. Shepard.
00:59:05Are you planning another outburst, Laura?
00:59:08Is this how you charm all your men? Shall we?
00:59:12My pleasure.
00:59:14What are you doing?
00:59:16Chloe, let go. It doesn't matter what happened. I choose to stay by Laura's side.
00:59:22Let's go.
00:59:24Don't be absurd. That seat is reserved for a very important guest.
00:59:29Someone so esteemed, even the vice president of the Lewis Group can't sit there.
00:59:33Someone so esteemed, even the vice presidents have to bow low.
00:59:38And how, exactly, Mr. Jones? Are you so sure that I'm not that esteemed guest?
00:59:48Wait, that's Peter Young, director of business affairs at the Lewis Group.
00:59:55That's Peter Young. He decides which investors must go.
00:59:59It's Chloe Duke, head of Duke Industries.
01:00:01So glad you could join us.
01:00:03Why are you standing around?
01:00:05It's her. She's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seat. It's embarrassing.
01:00:10That seat's reserved for the Lewis Group VIP guest. Specifically the family heir. Please get off the stage.
01:00:18Oh yes. Mr. Young, was it? I think I remember you. You manage my family's investments.
01:00:27Don't pretend like you know what's going on.
01:00:29Chloe, please get off the stage. That seat's reserved for the Lewis family heir.
01:00:34I need to make one thing crystal clear.
01:00:41I am the heir of the Lewis family.
01:00:49This is ridiculous. You? The Lewis heir? Don't you know that Miss Lewis is a legend around here?
01:00:55You 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, I could see her 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.
01:01:19Why would any of you trust Laura? If any of you dares to harm her, you have to go through me first.
01:01:29Brian, she's just a nobody. She'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.
01:02:05It's no trouble, Mr. Yates. Luckily, I haven't been alone. I'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.
01:02:26But you listened to lies without checking the facts. And almost called the police.
01:02:33Tell me, Mr. Young, who put you up to this?
01:02:38Was it my uncle, Ian Lewis?
01:02:40Ian Lewis.
01:02:44I knew it.
01:02:48Consider this your termination.
01:02:52I get it now. This is all an act, right?
01:02:56Chloe, what are you doing? We still want to work with the Lewis family.
01:02:59Work with them? Are you blind? This woman is clearly having an affair with this old man.
01:03:04That's enough, young lady. You've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis Group.
01:03:10Oh, Chloe. I can't believe we're going through this again. I think you need some professional help.
01:03:18Maybe I could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist.
01:03:21Chloe, that's enough.
01:03:23It's ridiculous. If you were really the Lewis family heir, you would have the ring. So 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?
01:03:40I don't answer to anyone but myself.
01:03:44I don't need any of your validation.
01:03:50There's a ring.
01:03:55Vice Presidents, I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family. This woman is an imposter.
01:04:01Ms. Lewis, we apologize for the delay.
01:04:04How could you just let that con woman sit there? Get her out of here!
01:04:08This seat was always for Ms. Lewis.
01:04:11She's the special guest we've been waiting for. The investment queen. The real heir to Lewis Group. Laura Lewis.
01:04:21She has 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? We run Lewis Group.
01:04:31Oh, Chloe. You assaulted me earlier. And you came to this meeting to what? Sabotage it?
01:04:41You'll be hearing from our legal team.
01:04:46Is this true, Mr. Duke? Did you try and sabotage this meeting?
01:04:51Yes, it's all true. She fooled us all.
01:04:54It's all true. She fooled us all. The Dukes tricked us to keep Lewis Group out of Maplewood and control everything themselves.
01:05:03I had no idea. But I'm on your side. I can give you everything you need. All the resources in Maplewood.
01:05:11Ms. Lewis, how would you like us to deal with this?
01:05:14An eye for an eye.
01:05:17Since Ms. Duke here loves ruining things, I'll target her precious Duke Industries. I want them bankrupt in ten minutes.
01:05:32You're bluffing. You're nobody. You'll always be a nobody. And you can't touch me.
01:05:37Then consider this a test, Chloe. I didn't need my family's support with Shepard and I certainly don't need it now.
01:05:46Chloe, you dug your own grave.
01:05:49You think you can destroy Maplewood's leading family with just the Shepard Group? Please.
01:05:58We'll see.
01:06:00Dad? Slow down. What are you talking about?
01:06:05No. It's impossible.
01:06:09Chloe, what have you done? Years of hard work destroyed in minutes.
01:06:18What did you do?
01:06:20Well, Chloe.
01:06:23Isn't this what you wanted? To give me a little taste of destruction?
01:06:27This is impossible. It's impossible.
01:06:31Chloe, what have you done? The news is everywhere.
01:06:36Shepard's launched a full-scale assault on the stock market. They're hammering our shares.
01:06:41Are you sure it's just Shepard?
01:06:44Yes. Shareholders and investors.
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. We could go bankrupt. You've ruined everything.
01:06:59Don't worry, Mr. Duke. When your company does go bankrupt, I'll buy it at a fire sale price. Your employees won't even be affected.
01:07:08Brilliant. A masterstroke, Miss Lewis.
01:07:11Now, this is my event. Please leave.
01:07:17Brian, I did this for us. Everything I did, I did for us, Brian.
01:07:23Chloe, you need help. These feelings you have for me, it's not love. It's obsession.
01:07:33Enough. If you don't want to ruin everything completely, you'll come with me right now.
01:07:41Right now.
01:07:51This isn't over! Get off me!
01:07:59What 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.
01:08:08They'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.
01:08:21We can't give up that easily. Remember, Ian Lewis himself appointed me as General Manager.
01:08:27In 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.
01:08:35We just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top.
01:08:40That's right.
01:08:44Vice Presidents, allow me to introduce my associate, Brian Shepard. I'm sure I've mentioned him before.
01:08:53Mr. Shepard, it's finally a pleasure to meet you. We've looked into your company's financial review. Very impressive.
01:09:01Thank you. Thank you, but a large part of that success is thanks to Ms. Lewis.
01:09:07She practically saved me from disaster three times over now.
01:09:12Brian, you can just call me Laura.
01:09:15Ms. Lewis's recommendation is very telling, Mr. Shepard. Perhaps today clarifies everything.
01:09:22Mr. Shepard, this opportunity is gone. Seize it. A woman like Laura is not easy to find.
01:09:31Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Vice President.
01:09:42Did Laura send you to kill me?
01:09:44Laura? Hardly. I'm Ian Lewis, CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group.
01:09:52So 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. Ran 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. Did 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?
01:10:22If you're Ian Lewis, wouldn't you have the family ring?
01:10:25Well, my dear, that's where you come in. Ms. Duke, we need you to relinquish my ring.
01:10:32What if I fail? My family is already ruined.
01:10:37Yes, 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.
01:11:12It's so good to see you.
01:11:14And 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. I 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.
01:11:36Actually, Uncle Ian, from what I've heard, you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions.
01:11:45Yes. Minor mistakes. Minor.
01:11:48Don't worry, Uncle Ian. I won't hold it against you.
01:11:51Oh, good. Well, cheers to you coming back here. And the Lewis Group.
01:11:59Oh! I'm so sorry, Laura. How clumsy of me.
01:12:04No worries, Uncle Ian. I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up.
01:12:10Of course. Right away. Just down to the left.
01:12:19Use it wisely.
01:12:21Oh, I will.
01:12:35PHONE VIBRATES
01:12:40Hey, Laura. How's that?
01:12:43Hello, Brian. Your little girlfriend is with me now.
01:12:46Chloe, how in the hell did you get Laura's phone?
01:12:51Let's just say that I have my ways.
01:12:53Listen, Chloe. Don't hurt her. Please. I'll do anything.
01:13:00Come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs. Now. Don't tell anyone if you want her alive.
01:13:11Well, 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.
01:13:24Thank you, Uncle Ian.
01:13:26Lovely to see you again.
01:13:27Yeah. I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet.
01:13:31At the banquet.
01:13:34I'll see you then.
01:13:36Will do. Looking forward to it.
01:13:39Laura! Laura! Where are you? Laura! Laura! Where are you? Laura! Laura, where are you? Laura!
01:13:52Oh!
01:13:56Gotcha.
01:13:59Weren't expecting that, were you?
01:14:11Finally. Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.
01:14:15What the? Laura, where are you? Laura? Laura?
01:14:18Go shut your mouth.
01:14:19Chloe, what have you done? Are you out of your mind?
01:14:24Out of my mind? You're the one who 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!
01:14:34Laura!
01:14:36Stay 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.
01:14:46We were meant to be together.
01:14:49Us? You've gone crazy. And you're here.
01:14:53Chloe, keep that in. It's a very serious offence. They're going to lock you up for years.
01:15:00You think I care about jail time? All I care about is tearing you two apart.
01:15:06You don't deserve him.
01:15:08What you've 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.
01:15:23Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:15:27You know, Chloe, trying to kill me, that's foolish.
01:15:33Because who do you think is going to win?
01:15:35Who do you think is going to win? You? 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.
01:16:03Miss Lewis, having fun without me? I'm hurt.
01:16:08What? 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. He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the banquet today.
01:16:51Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?
01:16:53I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:16:58Oh, every word, Miss Lewis.
01:17:01Are you ready to play a game, Brian?
01:17:13This is crazy. Are we really sure we can do this? All 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.
01:17:28There's Ian Lewis now. You can introduce us. Let's go.
01:17:32Yeah.
01:17:34Hello, 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. Miss Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little drama.
01:17:49Now 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.
01:18:10Would 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?
01:18:45It doesn't matter now. She's gone.
01:18:47Mr. Lewis, is this news-
01:18:49A 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-
01:19:14My apologies for the delay, everyone.
01:19:17There seems to be some misunderstanding.
01:19:20Laura, what are you doing here? You've got to stop this.
01:19:23If you upset the Lewis family anymore, we're all doomed.
01:19:26I said this once. Back off.
01:19:33Thank you for coming, everyone.
01:19:35As I'm sure you know, tonight I officially reclaim my title as the CEO of Lewis Group.
01:19:47Perhaps you could make some room for me, Uncle Ian?
01:19:52Impossible. How are you still alive?
01:19:55Well, clearly I am alive and well. So, why don't we get this started?
01:19:59No. 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 you have? That I got married too quickly?
01:20:10Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago and married a stranger,
01:20:14and 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.
01:20:29And the rightful heir has possession of this.
01:20:34You think a ring makes an heir?
01:20:37You're even more foolish than I could have ever imagined.
01:20:41Give that back to me.
01:20:43This?
01:20:44Yes.
01:20:45You think some shiny gold thing makes you the heir?
01:20:49Give it back.
01:20:51True leadership is about earning the respect of those around you.
01:20:56Not some stupid ring.
01:20:58Oh, my ring. What have you done? Where is it?
01:21:03My ring.
01:21:05Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.
01:21:08How dare you?
01:21:10Let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.
01:21:17Talk.
01:21:19Fine. It was Ian Lewis.
01:21:22Fine. It was Ian Lewis.
01:21:25He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the banquet today.
01:21:31Oh, quite the spectacle, Mr Lewis.
01:21:34Security, escort him out.
01:21:37And Ian, don't fall over.
01:21:40It's all lies. It's all lies. Fakery.
01:21:43Get him out of here. Now.
01:21:46I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.
01:21:51Turns out reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.
01:21:57Luckily, these past few days, I've had Mr. Shepard by my side.
01:22:04And he has been a great support.
01:22:08Lewis Group has a lot of experience.
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.
01:22:28Laura, hold on. This was never my idea.
01:22:32This was all Kathy and Amber's fault. I don't want a divorce.
01:22:35What? Ian, what are you saying? You came to me first.
01:22:38Classic Ben. Something 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? I'm just a cleaner, remember? I'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, Ms. Lewis?
01:23:07I was wondering if maybe you wanted to grab dinner sometime.
01:23:15On me.
01:23:17Ms. Lewis.
01:23:21I would love to.