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