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