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