Billionaire's Borrowed Bride 2024 Short Drama
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00:00:00Billionaire from Montgomery Enterprises, Aston Montgomery, was known for his corporate ruthlessness.
00:00:21Stella Evans?
00:00:23You didn't even graduate from college?
00:00:29Mr. Montgomery is your love child.
00:00:33You said there'd be no more scandals.
00:00:34No, father, there are no scandals.
00:00:35Me, my fiance, and the mother of my child, until my father signs the company over to
00:00:36me, then I will pay you $5 million.
00:00:37Fine, but only because my rent's already overdue.
00:00:38It's hard to believe you had a baby less than a year ago.
00:00:51Montgomery's don't associate with peasants.
00:00:54Touch my wife again, I will end you.
00:00:55No, my baby!
00:00:56Maybe my life with Aston won't be so bad after all.
00:01:01I would do anything for you, anything for our family.
00:01:05Aston isn't the man you think he is, whatever feelings you're thinking they have.
00:01:10I love you, Stella Evans.
00:01:12It's all just one big lie.
00:01:14I have meant every word I have said to you.
00:01:18I'm in, Stella, I'm all in.
00:01:19Are you?
00:01:26You have to be prepared, I don't have long.
00:01:45I'm not going to let you die, Mom.
00:01:46You're going to beat this cancer.
00:01:47Danny, what are you doing?
00:01:48What does it look like I'm doing?
00:01:57Your rent's late.
00:02:08It's two days late and you said it wouldn't be an issue.
00:02:12I changed my mind, so.
00:02:14Unless you want to pay up with that tiny little amount of yours.
00:02:18You're out by tomorrow morning.
00:02:24Please, you know my mom's cancer treatments are expensive and I've never been late before.
00:02:33You should have thought of that before dumping me.
00:02:37I'll get you the money. I have a job interview today and
00:02:42the signing bonus would be more than enough to cover it.
00:02:44Just give me 24 hours.
00:02:48Then you better get that job.
00:02:51Tick tock, cupcake.
00:02:53Billionaire financer Robert Montgomery has announced his retirement from Montgomery
00:03:11Enterprises this morning, the company he built five decades ago.
00:03:16His successor is presumed to be Aston Montgomery, his eldest son and heir,
00:03:20who is known not only for his playboy ways, but his corporate business.
00:03:27Stella Evans, come with me.
00:03:41So you don't have any corporate experience and you didn't even graduate from college?
00:03:47Well, something came up at home and I couldn't.
00:03:51I'm not running a charity, Miss Evans. I'm sorry, but I can't hire you.
00:03:55Please, I really need the money.
00:04:01So do 400 other applicants. What makes you so special?
00:04:07My mom and I are about to get evicted. I really need this money.
00:04:14Look, I'm sorry, but I can't help you.
00:04:17This interview is over.
00:04:23Hey, you can't just walk away from me, you entitled prick.
00:04:29What did you say to me?
00:04:30You heard me just because you think you're better than everyone else.
00:04:40Shut up.
00:04:47You know what you...
00:04:54What is that doing in my office?
00:05:09That, Mr. Montgomery, is your love child.
00:05:17I'm a father.
00:05:33What? What do I do?
00:05:37You said you needed a job.
00:05:39Help me.
00:05:47God, he's still crying.
00:05:57I can't believe that worked.
00:05:59See? You didn't need my help after all.
00:06:09So the rumors are true. I'm a grandfather.
00:06:12No, father, this is...
00:06:13The board will never let an irresponsible playboy lead the company.
00:06:18You said there'd be no more scandals.
00:06:21I have no choice but to turn the company over to your brother, Clive.
00:06:25No, father, there are no scandals.
00:06:29Father, this is Stella, my fiancee and the mother of my child.
00:06:36What the fuck?
00:06:44Excuse me?
00:06:45You expect me to believe this low-class woman is your fiancee?
00:06:49Do not speak about her that way.
00:06:51I love her and I'm tired of hiding it.
00:06:57Right, honey?
00:07:00Please go with him.
00:07:08Right. Even in secret, Aston is a wonderful fiancee.
00:07:15On the outside, he's a hardened businessman, but on the inside, he's a total sweetheart.
00:07:24Well, only for you.
00:07:28You saw through it the moment we met.
00:07:31Don't mistake me for a fool, son.
00:07:34If I find out you're lying, I will strip you of the company and your inheritance,
00:07:39and you'll have nothing left.
00:07:48Okay, we need to figure this out.
00:07:51We? Oh, there is no we. I am so out of here.
00:07:54You can't go. I need you.
00:07:57You're a billionaire. You can have any woman.
00:08:00Why me?
00:08:01You said you needed money, right?
00:08:03I happen to have a lot of it.
00:08:07Be my fiancee and the mother of my child until my father signs the company over to me.
00:08:12Then I will pay you five million dollars.
00:08:15We can go our separate ways and we will never see each other again.
00:08:19Five million dollars could change everything.
00:08:21It could help me save my mom.
00:08:22Do we have a deal, Ms. Evans?
00:08:30Fine, but only because my rent's overdue and I need you to pay it.
00:08:34Done.
00:08:38I'll have my assistant wire the money today.
00:08:42And you're mine.
00:08:44Starting right now.
00:08:48You're not going anywhere, I promise.
00:08:52Excuse me.
00:08:56Excuse me, is this your child?
00:09:06Why are you trying to keep this under wraps here?
00:09:07Step aside.
00:09:08Is this your child?
00:09:09Mr. Montgomery, how do you hide your fiancee and child for so long?
00:09:10Ms. Evans, did you have this baby out of purpose to track him?
00:09:11Don't!
00:09:12Ignore me bitch.
00:09:13Don't be a good girl, you don't give me a good old truth.
00:09:22Come on, sweetheart. You're just a little gold digger, aren't you?
00:09:35Do you want a quote? Fine.
00:09:37Our engagement announcement was ruined by some grabby asshole with a camera.
00:09:44And one more thing.
00:09:46Touch my fiancée again, I'll break more than just your camera.
00:09:49Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Montgomery, can you answer our question, please?
00:09:52Mr. Montgomery, you cannot ignore us, Mr. Montgomery. Come on now, Mr. Montgomery.
00:09:56What do you have to say?
00:10:11This place is beautiful.
00:10:15So what do we do now?
00:10:18Simple. We do what fiancées do.
00:10:35Look at me.
00:10:48What the hell was that?
00:10:52This is part of the deal. We have to sell it.
00:10:55I have someone looking into where Emma came from. It should all be sorted out soon.
00:10:59What will be sorted, brother?
00:11:02Clive.
00:11:04Welcome home. This fiancée and baby certainly came out of nowhere, didn't they?
00:11:09What are you doing here, Clive?
00:11:11I came to meet my niece and soon-to-be sister-in-law, you know.
00:11:16Since it all happened so fast.
00:11:20Stella Evans, is it?
00:11:25And what trash barrel did you crawl out of?
00:11:30The trash barrel I crawled out of is none of your business.
00:11:34Oh, contraire, mon chéri.
00:11:37It's most definitely my business.
00:11:40The Montgomerys don't associate with peasants.
00:11:43Bad for business.
00:11:44Leave her alone!
00:11:46For what?
00:11:48Care to find out?
00:11:52Care to find out?
00:11:55So, my playboy brother does have feelings.
00:11:59And for a low-class gold digger, no less.
00:12:03Be careful. It's only a matter of time before he dumps you and that baby back into the gutter where you came from.
00:12:14She's cute.
00:12:20Looks just like you, brother.
00:12:28Get away from our baby and get out of our house!
00:12:31Fine. But there's something weird going on here.
00:12:35And I'll find out what it is.
00:12:37The CEO position will be mine.
00:12:40And the first thing I'll do is fire you, brother.
00:12:55Is everyone in your family like that?
00:12:58My half-brother is just the tip of the iceberg.
00:13:01So keep your guard up.
00:13:05I have a few things I have to do.
00:13:08Your room is upstairs.
00:13:13What have I gotten myself into?
00:13:16At least I'll be able to take care of my mom when this is all over.
00:13:19If there's anything you need while I'm gone, just call.
00:13:22But the nurse will take care of you.
00:13:24How did you get the money for a nurse? It's so expensive.
00:13:28I... I got a job.
00:13:31I got a job. Don't worry about me.
00:13:37I gotta go. I'll see you soon.
00:13:51Holy hot.
00:13:55See something you like?
00:14:02I...
00:14:05Miss Evans? Everything okay?
00:14:10Emma needs us.
00:14:13Right behind you.
00:14:24What's wrong with her?
00:14:27Hey, baby. Hey.
00:14:30There you go.
00:14:33Good job, baby girl.
00:14:35How did you do that?
00:14:37She just wanted to be held. We should hold her.
00:14:40Oh, I don't know about that.
00:14:42She's your daughter.
00:14:44She probably wants you more than anyone else.
00:14:47Trust me. I wish my dad was around.
00:14:51I've never held a baby before, and she's so little, I don't want to hurt her.
00:15:00Okay. Baby steps.
00:15:03Say goodnight to your daughter.
00:15:14Goodnight, Emma.
00:15:22It's the private investigator.
00:15:25The sooner I find out who Emma's mom is, the better.
00:15:46Did the private chef make all this?
00:15:49No. I did.
00:15:54A playboy billionaire who cooks?
00:15:57Maybe I misjudged you.
00:16:00Not such a prick after all, huh?
00:16:03Maybe life with Austin won't be so bad after all.
00:16:09But back to business.
00:16:12My family is coming over for dinner tonight.
00:16:16They want to meet you.
00:16:18Your family? Austin, I can't-
00:16:20Oh, you can. And you will.
00:16:31This is part of the deal.
00:16:33If you want the money, everyone has to believe that you're my fiancé and the mother of my child, starting with my family.
00:16:40Mom?
00:16:43Mom? Can you hear me?
00:16:46My mom's in trouble.
00:16:53Danny, what are you doing? I paid you!
00:16:56Well, I changed my mind when I heard you were shacking up with some billionaire.
00:17:01I'm not a billionaire.
00:17:04Well, I changed my mind when I heard you were shacking up with some billionaire.
00:17:14Don't touch those! It's all we have. Without them, she'll die.
00:17:18Well, now that you've come in to some money, you can pay me more.
00:17:23Two years, that should do it.
00:17:26She'll pay you what she owes you, not a cent more.
00:17:34Is this your billionaire boyfriend?
00:17:37Actually, he's my fiancé.
00:17:41And he's rich. And powerful.
00:17:45He has a bigger dick than you.
00:17:52You really think you're good enough for him?
00:17:55I only fucked you because I felt sorry for you and your dying mom.
00:18:05Stella is more than good enough for me. And if you touch her again, I will kill you.
00:18:15Those are for my fiancé. And this one's for me.
00:18:23Stella? Mom!
00:18:26Mom!
00:18:29Hey, hey.
00:18:32Stella, you took my medicine.
00:18:36I have it right here, Mrs. Evans.
00:18:40That man will never bother you again. I will make sure of it.
00:18:47And I'm sending someone for your things. They're coming to live with us.
00:18:52Thank you for helping me with my mom.
00:18:56That wasn't part of the deal.
00:19:03Not everything I do has to be about our deal, Stella.
00:19:08Still, thank you.
00:19:11And I'm sorry for calling you a prick earlier.
00:19:14Why? I can be a prick.
00:19:17When I really want to be.
00:19:22Speaking of our deal.
00:19:25I'm sorry.
00:19:28I'm sorry.
00:19:31I'm sorry.
00:19:35Speaking of our deal.
00:19:38Be ready by 7 p.m. for the family dinner.
00:19:41But I have nothing to wear.
00:19:45I'll take care of that.
00:20:04I'll take care of that.
00:20:23I hoped you'd pick the red.
00:20:26You look beautiful.
00:20:29Thank you. I'm still debating what shoes to wear, though.
00:20:32It's up to you.
00:20:35It's up to me.
00:21:03There's one thing missing.
00:21:11There's one thing missing.
00:21:18A ring.
00:21:21May I?
00:21:26Aspen, it's beautiful, but it's too much.
00:21:31It's only for appearances, nothing more.
00:21:34Please wear it.
00:21:46Shall we?
00:22:02You ready to sell this?
00:22:11Aspen, a word.
00:22:16It'll take a moment.
00:22:20Go.
00:22:23I'll be fine.
00:22:31I'll be fine.
00:22:42Stella, how nice of you to join us.
00:22:45This is the woman who trapped our Aspen with a bastard child.
00:22:52Funny, it's hard to believe that you had a baby less than a year ago.
00:22:57Well, mother, be nice.
00:23:00I'm sure Stella's trying her best.
00:23:06Oh, I didn't know Aspen had a sister.
00:23:11Sister? No.
00:23:14I'm Clarissa, Aspen's ex-fiancé.
00:23:20Oh, God, is she pregnant with Aspen's baby?
00:23:27No wonder Aspen didn't introduce you earlier.
00:23:30You're nothing like me.
00:23:32And thank God for that.
00:23:34Stella would never cheat on me and get knocked up by my brother.
00:23:37At least we didn't hide our child from the entire family.
00:23:41That's right. Where even is my Aspen?
00:23:45You see, Robert, he's as negligent a father as he would be a CEO.
00:23:50She's with the nanny.
00:23:52To keep her from the judgment of people like you.
00:23:54All that matters is our judgment.
00:23:57And bringing in this peasant certainly doesn't help your case.
00:24:02Excuse me? Who are you calling peasant?
00:24:05Being rich doesn't mean you can walk all over me.
00:24:08How dare you talk back to me like that!
00:24:14You can't even control your worthless fiancé.
00:24:17You'll never be good enough to be CEO.
00:24:23Aspen is the only person who should run Montgomery Enterprises.
00:24:26Anyone else's CEO would be a mistake.
00:24:29I'm sorry.
00:24:31I'm sorry.
00:24:33I'm sorry.
00:24:35Anyone else's CEO would be a mistake.
00:24:38Especially your son.
00:24:48You have upset my fiancé and I won't stand for that.
00:24:51Dinner is cancelled.
00:24:53Get out of my house.
00:24:57Now.
00:25:05Now.
00:25:15I'm sorry if I was out of line.
00:25:17No. Thank you for defending me.
00:25:21You didn't have to do that.
00:25:24Of course I did.
00:25:28I'm your fiancé.
00:25:31Yeah.
00:25:34I never should have brought you into this.
00:25:38It's not fair to you.
00:25:41I'll pay you what I owe you. Just...
00:25:46Take the money and go, Stella.
00:25:48What's going to happen to you and Emma?
00:25:50Don't worry about us.
00:25:51I do worry about you.
00:25:55I care about you both.
00:25:56I'm sorry, Stella, but...
00:25:59This contract between us is over.
00:26:04What contract?
00:26:12What contract?
00:26:18I told you what would happen if I caught you lying.
00:26:21We're not lying.
00:26:23Prove it.
00:26:28We were just talking about a prenup.
00:26:31Aston wants me to sign one to protect your family.
00:26:35I think it's admirable.
00:26:40I see.
00:26:52You've saved me twice in the last 20 minutes.
00:26:58You're not what I expected.
00:27:01What did you expect?
00:27:04I don't know.
00:27:07Not you.
00:27:12Why are you looking at me like you want to kiss me?
00:27:15Because I do want to kiss you.
00:27:24Because I do want to kiss you.
00:27:27It's all I've thought about since you put on that red dress.
00:27:36We probably shouldn't complicate this whole fake relationship thing.
00:27:41Especially since we're not actually getting married.
00:27:46You're right.
00:27:48We'll break off this engagement as soon as possible and we'll both get everything we want.
00:27:56I'm sorry.
00:28:12I have some good news.
00:28:14You're getting married.
00:28:16Tomorrow.
00:28:18Tomorrow?
00:28:24Congratulations.
00:28:26By this time tomorrow, you'll officially be husband and wife.
00:28:30Tomorrow?
00:28:32Unless there's some sort of problem with getting married tomorrow.
00:28:36It's just...
00:28:38We're not in a rush.
00:28:40But the board is.
00:28:42A child out of wedlock is a scandal.
00:28:46And one that must be remedied immediately.
00:28:51I hope that won't be a problem.
00:29:01Married?
00:29:03That wasn't part of the deal.
00:29:05I know.
00:29:08But would it be so bad being married to me?
00:29:16No.
00:29:18It's just...
00:29:20This isn't exactly how I pictured getting married.
00:29:32It takes some time to think about it.
00:29:36But I need an answer tonight.
00:29:47Mom.
00:29:49How did you know when you were ready to get married?
00:29:52I don't think anybody ever is ready.
00:29:57Truly.
00:29:59I mean, your father and I certainly weren't.
00:30:01You weren't?
00:30:03No.
00:30:04We were young.
00:30:06Too young, even.
00:30:10But your father made me feel the way I'd never felt before.
00:30:15He made me feel loved.
00:30:17Valued.
00:30:20Whole.
00:30:37It didn't even work out.
00:30:39It ended before I was born.
00:30:42Just because something doesn't last, doesn't mean you can't enjoy it while you have it.
00:30:54Plus, your father gave me you.
00:30:58Which is more than enough.
00:31:01I can't deny it.
00:31:03I want to marry Aston.
00:31:05Even if it's temporary.
00:31:07He and Emma are my family.
00:31:09It'll break my heart when it's all over.
00:31:21She just went down.
00:31:26Look, I know this isn't what you wanted.
00:31:28And you deserve to marry someone who truly cares about you.
00:31:33So...
00:31:36If you want to walk away now, I...
00:31:39I won't blame you.
00:31:42So...
00:31:44Do you have an answer for me?
00:31:50So...
00:31:52Do you have an answer for me?
00:31:54I do.
00:31:58Aston, look at me.
00:32:01I never thought I would get married as part of a contract, but...
00:32:04I said I'd help you.
00:32:06And I'll keep my word.
00:32:12It means a lot to me.
00:32:18I have to say I'm surprised Aston is going through with this.
00:32:21I definitely thought that he would have dumped you by now.
00:32:24He probably will once he sees her in that rag.
00:32:27It was my mother's wedding dress.
00:32:29Of course it was.
00:32:31Only a poor person would wear something like that.
00:32:33I'm surprised your Prince Charming didn't buy you something better.
00:32:36He clearly doesn't care about you.
00:32:43Aston cares about me.
00:32:45And I don't need a dress to prove it.
00:32:47Are you sure?
00:32:49If he really loved you, he would have given you his mother's ring.
00:32:54He would have given you his mother's ring.
00:33:00Are you sure?
00:33:02If he really loved you, he would have given you his mother's ring.
00:33:16Is that what he gave you, Clarissa?
00:33:19No, but that's only because I wanted something bigger.
00:33:25From Mr. Montgomery, for his fiancée.
00:33:29Oh my God, it's gorgeous.
00:33:33That's the late Mrs. Montgomery's necklace.
00:33:37That's supposed to be mine.
00:33:39I am under strict orders to allow nobody but Ms. Evans near this necklace.
00:33:45Especially you.
00:33:47No.
00:33:55No.
00:34:08You look like the future Mrs. Montgomery.
00:34:13I do.
00:34:15If only this were real.
00:34:25I know that you and Aston are lying about your relationship.
00:34:29So if you know what's best, you won't go through with this wedding.
00:34:34Aston isn't who you think he is.
00:34:41So if you know what's best, you won't go through with this wedding.
00:34:55Aston isn't the man you think he is.
00:34:57Whatever money you think you might be getting.
00:35:00Whatever feelings you think he may have.
00:35:04It's all just one big lie.
00:35:07Your vision of the future is not the reality.
00:35:15Thank you for the advice.
00:35:17But I don't need it.
00:35:19I can handle myself.
00:35:21And nothing you say can scare me.
00:35:27Say no to Aston in front of everyone.
00:35:30Or I'll make sure you regret it.
00:35:33Your choice, Stella Evans.
00:35:35Don't make the wrong one.
00:35:52You look beautiful.
00:35:54Hey.
00:35:56Is everything okay?
00:35:58Is it true?
00:35:59Is Aston just using me to get what he wants?
00:36:02Is he just using Emma?
00:36:04Dearly beloved.
00:36:06We are gathered here today to join this man and woman in holy matrimony.
00:36:12Is he just using Emma?
00:36:14Dearly beloved.
00:36:16We are gathered here today to join this man and woman in holy matrimony.
00:36:23Do you take Aston to be your lawfully wedded husband?
00:36:35I'm sorry, I can't marry you.
00:36:43I'm sorry, I can't marry you.
00:37:00What the hell was that about?
00:37:03Is this all fake, Aston?
00:37:05Every word you're telling me, every look you're giving me, is it all just some charade?
00:37:09Jesus.
00:37:11Is this necklace even real?
00:37:14God.
00:37:21Hey.
00:37:23Hey.
00:37:42Hey.
00:37:44I have meant every word I've said to you.
00:37:48None of this is a lie.
00:37:51And this necklace?
00:37:55My mother left it to me before she died.
00:37:57She said that I should only give it to someone I care about.
00:38:03Someone I saw a future with.
00:38:12I'm sorry.
00:38:23I'm falling for you, Stella Evans.
00:38:26I have been since the moment I met you.
00:38:31I'm falling for you, Stella Evans.
00:38:34I have been since the moment we met.
00:38:42I don't know how I feel right now.
00:38:44Today's just been a lot, and my mind is all over the place.
00:38:50You're right.
00:38:51This wedding's way too much, too soon.
00:38:55Stay here, and I'll tell everybody the wedding is off.
00:39:00I'll tell everybody the wedding is off.
00:39:10Excellent. A runaway bride is an even bigger scandal than a love child.
00:39:23This must be a record, brother.
00:39:25Two fiancées down. At least this one made it to the altar.
00:39:31Hi, everyone. Sorry to keep you waiting, but there won't be...
00:39:35Any more interruptions.
00:39:38Who's ready for a wedding?
00:39:56Okay, let's try this again.
00:40:00Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony.
00:40:07Marriage is powerful in ways you'd never expect.
00:40:11It's something that makes you feel lucky to be alive, exactly when and where you are.
00:40:16It's choosing your partner at every step of the way.
00:40:19It's something that makes you feel lucky to be alive, exactly when and where you are.
00:40:23It's choosing your partner at every moment of every day,
00:40:27and of learning how to love even the darkest parts of another person.
00:40:32A true partner stays with you through thick and thin, in sickness and in health,
00:40:36for better or worse, for richer or poorer, on death do you part.
00:40:43Aston, do you take Stella to be your lawfully wedded wife?
00:40:47I do.
00:40:48And Stella, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?
00:41:01Stella, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?
00:41:14I do.
00:41:16Good. You may kiss the bride now.
00:41:31I'd like to congratulate my eldest son on his marriage today,
00:41:36and to announce that he's going to be taking over Montgomery Enterprises as my successor and CEO tomorrow.
00:41:44This is bullshit! CEO should be mine!
00:41:51This is your fault, you little bitch.
00:41:53Clyde, what's wrong?
00:41:55I hope that hurt.
00:41:57Not as much as this girl.
00:41:59You're my baby!
00:42:02Not as much as this girl.
00:42:04You're my baby!
00:42:08What the hell? You ruined my suit!
00:42:10If you touch my wife again, I will end you.
00:42:13Get the hell out of my wedding.
00:42:21Baby! You're just going to stand there and let him do that?
00:42:25You're right. I should have stopped him before the slap.
00:42:29Let's get out of here before someone else tries to ruin our wedding day.
00:42:40Whoa. Are you okay?
00:42:43I'm okay.
00:43:14I'm sorry.
00:43:16I'm sorry.
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00:44:38I'm sorry.
00:44:39I'm sorry.
00:44:45I'm fine.
00:44:47He barely got me.
00:44:53So, husband...
00:44:57What should we do next?
00:44:59I have wanted you since the moment we met, Mrs. Montgomery.
00:45:14Where are you going?
00:45:33If I don't leave now, I won't be able to stop myself from tearing you out of that dress.
00:45:43Is that I wanted you to stop?
00:45:53Since the moment I met you, you have consumed my every thought.
00:45:58I can't eat, I can't sleep, I can't work without thinking about you.
00:46:05Without imagining this.
00:46:10More than anything.
00:46:41Still a help!
00:46:51The baby's not breathing.
00:46:58Hey.
00:47:01I don't know what happened. One minute she was breathing and the next thing she...
00:47:05Thank God.
00:47:09Hey, it's okay. She's okay now, see?
00:47:23That's the most terrified I've ever been in my life.
00:47:27That's because she's your baby girl and you love her.
00:47:32What if I can't do this on my own?
00:47:35What if I can't raise an entire human being?
00:47:57You're not alone. You have me.
00:48:06It's the private investigator. He might have information on who Emma's mom is.
00:48:26Mom, I wanted to let you know that I went through with the wedding.
00:48:31And I brought you a picture.
00:48:36And I even wore your dress.
00:48:38Stella.
00:48:41Oh, you're so beautiful.
00:48:45I'm so glad you found someone to take care of you after Uncle.
00:48:53What are you talking about?
00:49:01What's this?
00:49:03A clinical trial?
00:49:05But it cost ten million dollars?
00:49:07Something like that could save my mom.
00:49:10But how am I ever going to get that much money?
00:49:19There you are.
00:49:23Everything okay?
00:49:25Yep.
00:49:27What are you doing?
00:49:31I have to take a paternity test.
00:49:42I have to take a paternity test.
00:49:48I guess we'll know soon if I'm Emma's father.
00:49:51Who were you with?
00:49:53Well, they got the footage from the office the day Emma was dropped off.
00:49:57But the woman who was there, I don't recognize her.
00:50:04So you just forgot someone you slept with?
00:50:08That wasn't a good time in my life.
00:50:11And I made a lot of bad decisions.
00:50:15But I've changed.
00:50:17You've changed me.
00:50:20Which is why I need you to come with me to the board meeting today.
00:50:25You keep me grounded.
00:50:30Of course I'll go with you.
00:50:37Today is about more than my retirement.
00:50:40It's about the future of Montgomery Enterprise.
00:50:43A future that will be ripped to shreds if you allow your lying son to become CEO.
00:50:50What are you talking about?
00:50:54You.
00:50:56You're not the mother of his child.
00:51:02You're not the mother of his child.
00:51:04You're lying.
00:51:06They're both lying to all of you.
00:51:12Stella Evans.
00:51:15Ten o'clock interview with Ashton Montgomery for the executive assistant position.
00:51:22Looks like he offered a different job to her altogether.
00:51:26This man would go so far as to marry a complete stranger in order to become your CEO.
00:51:33I don't know how much he's paying you, but it must be a lot.
00:51:37If this is true, son, you're an embarrassment to this family and this company.
00:51:44The board can't proceed with a vote.
00:51:49It's true.
00:51:51Stella was there at the interview that day.
00:51:53Me.
00:51:55To see if I was up for the challenge to raising our daughter.
00:51:58But this isn't about my personal life.
00:52:00This is about what's best for Montgomery Enterprise's going into the future.
00:52:04And since I've become COO, I have more than doubled our profits.
00:52:08And if that's not enough for you, then I don't know what is.
00:52:14It doesn't matter what you say.
00:52:16Mom already promised me the position of CEO would be mine.
00:52:20Enough.
00:52:23We will vote now.
00:52:26Is there a vote for Clive?
00:52:32And for Aston?
00:52:41It's a tie.
00:52:43So it all comes down to my father.
00:52:47And I have decided.
00:52:53The new CEO of Montgomery Enterprises is...
00:53:02The new CEO of Montgomery Enterprises is...
00:53:08Aston Montgomery.
00:53:14What about me?
00:53:16I've looked at the financials.
00:53:18You've spent more time at the country club than in the boardroom.
00:53:22It's not my fault their Cobb salads are excellent.
00:53:26And the boardroom is boring.
00:53:32Come on.
00:53:35Congratulations Aston.
00:53:37The new CEO of Montgomery Enterprises.
00:53:40But make me doubt anything else and I'll rip everything away from you two without hesitation.
00:53:53So what's your first act as CEO?
00:53:59I write every page of the HR handbook.
00:54:01It's a good thing you never gave me that job.
00:54:07I need you.
00:54:13We can't.
00:54:15Somebody could walk in.
00:54:16So?
00:54:17So, remember what you're doing.
00:54:20Aston.
00:54:22The board would like to see you.
00:54:24To go over some financials.
00:54:26Of course.
00:54:50Knock, knock.
00:54:53Clarissa, if you're here to bully me, I am not in the mood.
00:54:56That's not why I'm here.
00:54:58I'm here as a courtesy.
00:55:00You deserve the truth and clearly Aston isn't going to give it to you.
00:55:08This baby isn't Clive's.
00:55:11It's Aston's.
00:55:20What the hell are you talking about?
00:55:21That baby cannot be Aston's.
00:55:23Well, we clearly couldn't tell you until the ruse was over.
00:55:25Until he became CEO.
00:55:28But now that it's all over and Aston got what he wanted, we don't need you anymore.
00:55:35He doesn't need you anymore.
00:55:49I don't believe you.
00:56:08Believe Aston then.
00:56:10Go ahead.
00:56:11Open that desk drawer.
00:56:24Oh my God.
00:56:25He signed the divorce papers.
00:56:28Clarissa's telling the truth.
00:56:38You can go now.
00:56:50Sweet Emma.
00:56:53I'm going to miss you so much.
00:56:56What's going on?
00:56:58I'm saying goodbye to Emma and then I'm out of here.
00:57:01Just like you want me to be.
00:57:08Stella, why are you packing?
00:57:10Here, I signed them.
00:57:11You don't have to worry about me anymore.
00:57:13What are you talking about?
00:57:14Come on, Aston.
00:57:15You used me to get everything you wanted.
00:57:18I was a fool to think we could ever be together, that we could ever have a family together.
00:57:22Oh, and by the way, congratulations on the baby.
00:57:26I hope you and Clarissa are really happy together.
00:57:29Wait!
00:57:37Wait!
00:57:41Please, let me explain.
00:57:47What could you possibly have to say to me?
00:57:52There is nothing and will never be anything between me and Clarissa ever again.
00:57:57I'm not even the father of her child.
00:57:58And these?
00:57:59I had these drawn up the day I met you before.
00:58:01I knew this could be anything more than a contract.
00:58:04And this?
00:58:05Just take it.
00:58:08Please, just take everything out.
00:58:09All I want is you and Emma.
00:58:11I could take or leave anything else.
00:58:14You don't mean that.
00:58:15Of course I mean it.
00:58:17I have meant every word I have said to you.
00:58:21I'm in, Stella.
00:58:22I'm all in.
00:58:25Are you?
00:58:31I'm in, Stella.
00:58:32I'm all in.
00:58:34Are you?
00:58:39Yeah, I'm all in.
00:58:47I'm not Emma's father.
00:58:55The paternity results are in.
00:58:59I'm not Emma's father.
00:59:10The paternity results are in.
00:59:14I'm not Emma's father.
00:59:23I can't believe I'm not her father.
00:59:28If she doesn't belong to me, then why would that woman have shown up at my office and
00:59:33made me believe she was mine?
00:59:39I can't tell you why this is happening, Aston.
00:59:43But Emma's lucky to have you as a dad.
00:59:47Biological or not.
00:59:50We need to find the truth.
00:59:58Dahlia's behind it all.
01:00:04I'm not telling you anything.
01:00:06This isn't a game, Dahlia.
01:00:08She's a child.
01:00:09Where did Emma come from?
01:00:11Step down as CEO and I'll tell you.
01:00:18Step down as CEO and I'll tell you.
01:00:20Are you kidding me?
01:00:22This is way bigger than a CEO position.
01:00:24This is a child's life you're messing with.
01:00:27Shut up, you little trill.
01:00:30If you hadn't come along pretending to be her mother, the scandal would have proceeded
01:00:36and that little child would be back at the orphanage right where she belonged.
01:00:41Orphanage?
01:00:43That's right.
01:00:44The baby's trash, just like you.
01:01:00My hair!
01:01:07Aston, you better get control of your little wife.
01:01:10Or nothing!
01:01:12You will not speak about my wife or my family that way.
01:01:15Get out.
01:01:29Call every orphanage in the city until you find one that's missing a baby.
01:01:42It's okay.
01:01:44It's okay, we're gonna figure this out.
01:01:49Oh my god, did she just call me mama?
01:01:51She's yours if you want her to be.
01:01:58I want to be, but until we figure out what's going on, I can't get attached.
01:02:11Mr. Montgomery! Mr. Montgomery! Mr. Montgomery!
01:02:14What can you say about the recent allegations that Miss Evans is not the mother of your son's child?
01:02:21Mr. Montgomery! You can't ignore us! Mr. Montgomery!
01:02:29What's going on?
01:02:30The press is having a field day out here.
01:02:33I told you to. No more scandals!
01:02:36What are you talking about?
01:02:38I went out on a limb for you, son. I trusted you.
01:02:42And this has been a lie the whole time?
01:02:46You say she's the mother of your child? Prove it!
01:02:49I want you to step down as CEO tomorrow morning.
01:02:54How do we prove it?
01:02:58Simple. Take a maternity test.
01:03:07How do we prove it?
01:03:10Simple. Take a maternity test.
01:03:20Mr. Montgomery! Mr. Montgomery!
01:03:24Come on now.
01:03:28Okay.
01:03:30Aston, if I take a maternity test, they're going to know that Emma's not mine, and then we may lose her.
01:03:38Forever.
01:03:39No.
01:03:45I should have never lied in the first place.
01:03:50Mom! Mom!
01:03:59My mom is dying!
01:04:06Her head is so warm.
01:04:09It's okay.
01:04:18My heart was racing. I was so scared.
01:04:23It's okay.
01:04:27It's okay.
01:04:29It's gonna be okay.
01:04:42Hey.
01:04:44My mom's getting worse.
01:04:48She needs this experimental treatment, but we can't afford it, so...
01:04:54Why didn't you tell me?
01:04:58I didn't want to be a burden to you.
01:05:00You can never be a burden.
01:05:03How much does the treatment cost?
01:05:10Ten million dollars.
01:05:13I'll pay it. Every penny.
01:05:22I'll pay it. Every penny.
01:05:26Aston, I...
01:05:27Like I said, money doesn't matter. I would do anything for you, anything for our family.
01:05:37Thank you. You have no idea what this means to me.
01:05:50How do you always know just what to say to make me feel better?
01:05:54Because I know you. I know what you want. I know what you need.
01:05:59That's what happens to someone when you...
01:06:04When you... When you what?
01:06:09When you love someone.
01:06:12And I love you, Stella Evans.
01:06:22You love me?
01:06:26I do.
01:06:29I can't believe it's taken me so long to say it.
01:06:37Please tell me you feel the same.
01:06:52I don't know what I'm feeling. It's all just... It's too much.
01:07:01I understand.
01:07:11Hi, I'd like to pay a bill for Mary Evans.
01:07:15It has.
01:07:19By who?
01:07:23I see.
01:07:29A year ago, I gave up my baby girl.
01:07:51I had no choice and it broke my heart.
01:07:54The chances are almost impossible but I have to know.
01:07:58Could Emma be my daughter?
01:08:11Hello? I'd like to schedule a maternity test.
01:08:25Hey, Stella, do you...
01:08:29Everything okay?
01:08:30Fine.
01:08:36You seem... off.
01:08:44I'm just stressed.
01:08:48I just can't stop thinking about Emma's mother and how our lives could come
01:08:52crashing down over some maternity test.
01:08:55Then don't take it.
01:08:56What?
01:08:58No, I can't ask you to do that. That's not fair to you.
01:09:03Don't worry about what's fair to me.
01:09:05It's all I'm worried about.
01:09:07You mean more to me than this CEO position.
01:09:11He's trying to help but if Emma's somehow mine, I can save Aston's job and his reputation.
01:09:19Just don't do anything rash, okay?
01:09:23We still have until tomorrow to figure it out.
01:09:29I need to ask.
01:09:32Does the name Andrew Beaumont mean anything to you?
01:09:36No.
01:09:38Should it?
01:09:40Well, he paid for your mother's treatment.
01:09:44All ten million.
01:09:59Mom, who's Andrew Beaumont?
01:10:07How do you know about him?
01:10:10He paid for your treatment.
01:10:12Who is he?
01:10:17Mom?
01:10:19Mom?
01:10:21Mom!
01:10:22Someone call a doctor!
01:10:24Mom!
01:10:41I spoke with the doctors.
01:10:46She's been put in a medically induced coma until the swelling in her brain subsides.
01:10:52It's all my fault if I wouldn't have pushed her.
01:10:54No, Estella. It is not your fault.
01:11:00I know. I know. And I know she's sick. I just wish there was something I could do.
01:11:04She's with the doctors now.
01:11:06She's getting the treatment she needs.
01:11:09It'll all be fine.
01:11:12No matter how much you keep blaming yourself.
01:11:15I'll say it again.
01:11:18It's not your fault.
01:11:49Okay, Emma. Time to learn the truth.
01:12:00In breaking news, CEO Aston Montgomery has called a last minute press conference to address the future of Montgomery Enterprises.
01:12:07Reporters have it on good authority that he is prepared to step down as CEO,
01:12:12handing the company over to his half-brother, Clive Montgomery, in the wake of a paternity scandal.
01:12:34Oh my God.
01:12:38I can save him.
01:12:43Do you have anything to say about this?
01:12:45Ma'am, how do you answer the allegations?
01:12:47What do you say about the allegations and accusations against you?
01:12:49Mr. Montgomery, you do understand that not forcing your wife to take a maternity test is an admission of guilt, right?
01:12:56Which means you've been lying to everyone.
01:13:00Wait! We're not lying.
01:13:03I took the test.
01:13:05I have the results right here.
01:13:11I have the results right here.
01:13:13Over here, ma'am.
01:13:16Hey!
01:13:18You know how much I'm willing to pay for those?
01:13:19Not enough.
01:13:20Trust me.
01:13:22Over here, ma'am.
01:13:23Ma'am.
01:13:24Come on.
01:13:25Don't be shy, ma'am.
01:13:26Come on, ma'am.
01:13:27What do you have to give us a quote?
01:13:30You took the maternity test?
01:13:31Why?
01:13:32Aston, there's something I need to tell you.
01:13:34Here are the results, sweetheart.
01:13:35Prove your husband's not lying.
01:13:42I don't owe anyone proof.
01:13:44Believe me or don't.
01:13:45But I am Emma's mother.
01:13:48I believe you.
01:13:49Don't even think about it, Dahlia.
01:13:59This is so sweet.
01:14:03Only it mattered.
01:14:06You're too late, Stella.
01:14:08Aston already stepped down.
01:14:18You already stepped down?
01:14:20Yes.
01:14:21To protect you.
01:14:22To protect Emma.
01:14:23Aston, you were fine.
01:14:24All you've ever wanted to do is be safe.
01:14:26To be a great husband to you and a great father to Emma.
01:14:30That's all that matters to me.
01:14:32I'll figure out the rest.
01:14:34It looks like you're working for me now, brother.
01:14:38I own the company now.
01:14:40Which means I own you.
01:14:44Not quite.
01:14:48I just received an offer from Montgomery Enterprises.
01:14:51One that I couldn't refuse.
01:14:55Peter Beyer.
01:14:57Andrew Beaumont.
01:15:05Stella's father.
01:15:12Stella?
01:15:14You're just like your mother.
01:15:19This is ridiculous.
01:15:21You're trying to tell me
01:15:23Stella's related to a billionaire?
01:15:26She's nothing but a piece of trash.
01:15:28Don't speak about my daughter that way.
01:15:31Your daughter?
01:15:33How dare you call me that?
01:15:35You left mom and I.
01:15:37No.
01:15:39Stella, I never left you.
01:15:41Your mother, she kicked me out.
01:15:45Because I wasn't the husband or the father that I needed to be.
01:15:49But I'm here now.
01:15:52To make it up to you.
01:15:54This company belongs to me.
01:15:56Not this low class peasant bitch.
01:15:59No, my baby.
01:16:02Damn, that felt good.
01:16:05Get out of my office or I'll have you arrested for assault.
01:16:09Actually, the office belongs to my daughter now.
01:16:14As does the company.
01:16:17What?
01:16:22I'm the CEO of Montgomery Enterprises?
01:16:31I'm the CEO of Montgomery Enterprises?
01:16:39Oh yes.
01:16:41That means you get to decide how we get rid of Clive.
01:16:48You're fired.
01:16:50Effective immediately.
01:16:52You can't do that.
01:16:54Montgomery Enterprises belongs to her.
01:16:56She can do whatever she wants.
01:17:02This can't be happening.
01:17:09I planned everything perfectly.
01:17:13That little orphan would have made the perfect scandal if not for Stella interfering.
01:17:19And you, you were supposed to convince that little bitch that you were pregnant with Aston's baby.
01:17:26But no, you failed and fucked us all.
01:17:31I didn't.
01:17:35Clive, Clarissa, get the hell out of my office.
01:17:38You too, Dahlia.
01:17:39Get out.
01:17:40You can't kick me out.
01:17:42I'm Robert's wife.
01:17:45Not anymore.
01:17:47I want a divorce.
01:17:50What?
01:17:51This is not...
01:17:53Do you have any faith in me?
01:18:05I always thought she looked just like you when she was sleeping.
01:18:12I never thought I'd see her again.
01:18:16I never wanted to give her up, but when Mom got sick and the medical bills, I just...
01:18:25I knew we couldn't afford it.
01:18:29It's all in the past.
01:18:33But I want to talk about our future.
01:18:38How would you feel about one more?
01:18:48This house is pretty big.
01:18:50Why stop at one?
01:18:53I like the way you think.
01:19:18So, what's your first order of business as CEO?
01:19:24Well, since I've already violated the employee handbook...
01:19:28Twice.
01:19:33I was thinking we could talk business.
01:19:37No one knows more about Montgomery Enterprises than you.
01:19:45I was hoping you might show me the ropes.
01:19:48I'd be happy to.
01:19:54Let's violate the handbook one more time.
01:20:14I said it a thousand times.
01:20:44I'm pregnant.
01:21:00Hey.
01:21:03Your mother and I were just catching up.
01:21:07I still can't believe this.
01:21:12Forgive me for not telling you about your father sooner.
01:21:16When I got sick, I decided to write him.
01:21:19Forgiving him.
01:21:23I never thought you would.
01:21:27And I hope you can forgive me too.
01:21:39I've been missing from my life for years.
01:21:42It's going to take more than money to earn my forgiveness.
01:21:47I understand.
01:21:49And I'd really like to get to know you better.
01:21:53And my grandbaby.
01:21:59Which one?
01:22:07Stella!
01:22:13Alston, your assistant called and said it was an emergency.
01:22:18Stella Evans?
01:22:20Yes.
01:22:25Come with me.
01:22:36Last time I heard those words, I got roped into a fake marriage.
01:22:41Well, this time, I'm hoping you'll say yes to a real one.
01:22:58Alston, is that your mother's ring?
01:23:00It is.
01:23:02You're the only person who's ever been worthy of it.
01:23:07Stella Evans, ever since you stepped into my office, you have changed the course of my life.
01:23:12You have given me a beautiful child.
01:23:15Children?
01:23:18I'm pregnant.
01:23:24I want forever with you.
01:23:26No deals.
01:23:27No schemes.
01:23:29Just us.
01:23:32Will you marry me?
01:23:41I can't.
01:23:49It's just, we've done this whole thing backwards.
01:23:52I want us to take our time.
01:23:55Okay.
01:23:57I can be patient.
01:24:00But when you're ready for forever, let me know.
01:24:04Because I'm all in, Stella Evans.
01:24:27I love you.