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