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00:00:00Cheers. May it be full of surprises.
00:00:06Ho, ho, ho. I have a gift for you. Jessica, you have inherited this mansion, along with
00:00:12your father's business empire and assets worth over a billion dollars. I just need a signature
00:00:17from you. Oh, and a hundred and five million dollars in cash.
00:00:21We're rich! Let me hold on to you.
00:00:28You know, my whole life, I grew up in foster care, moving from place to place, and now
00:00:38I finally have a place that I can call home. Well, it's real great to win the jackpot.
00:00:43No, my only wish is to reunite with my mother. You bastard child! You will never reunite
00:00:51with your mother. We made sure that that whore is gone forever.
00:00:55My mother is gone because of you? Well, we had a little help from James Thornton,
00:01:01the most powerful man in the Thornton family. Time for you to go back to your poor little
00:01:06country, sis. Yes, mother. USCIS. Your visa was expired
00:01:11years ago. You're being deported. What? No, there must be some mistake here. Adrian,
00:01:16didn't you help me file my immigration paperwork? Whoops. I guess I screwed up.
00:01:22What? Hey, baby. Adrian, are you cheating on me? With her?
00:01:30Choose the right side, babe. You'll never win against them.
00:01:33That's true. According to the terms of the will, non-citizens
00:01:37are not eligible to inherit the estate. Everything will pass through your next of kin, Lisa Ann
00:01:43Kristen Miller. You thought you could get rich overnight?
00:01:49Dreaming. Seriously?
00:01:51Bon voyage, have sis.
00:02:00The boss is urging. They're about to deport a woman named Jessica Miller.
00:02:05Jessica Miller? It's her.
00:02:09Oh, thank God you're alive. She's so beautiful and kind. The girl I've
00:02:20always dreamed of. She saved my life once. I owe her.
00:02:29Wait, wait, wait. Jessica?
00:02:31Do I know you? She doesn't remember me.
00:02:39I'm Daniel. You're a lawyer. Just pretend we know each other.
00:02:43If I can get you out of here. I've spoken to the judge, and Miss Miller
00:02:47should be released immediately. We can't deport her. She is about to marry
00:02:53a U.S. citizen. Who's the lucky guy?
00:02:57I am. I'll marry her.
00:03:05A fake marriage won't save her. Our marriage is real.
00:03:08Yeah. A hundred percent real.
00:03:10Prove it then.
00:03:18That's it? You call that a kiss?
00:03:32Need more proof, officer? Look, this guy was a lawyer to some of the most
00:03:37important families in town. And if you don't let her go?
00:03:41Then he'll make sure you lose your damn job. Fine, you can have her.
00:03:45Thank you, officer.
00:03:50Guys, I think we're good.
00:03:53It's not over.
00:03:57We'll be checking your marital status and conducting interviews.
00:04:00And there are a few very specific requirements you should know.
00:04:03Make sure you two are staying in the same house and sleeping in the same bed.
00:04:07Or it's game over.
00:04:12Well, thank you for the rescue.
00:04:19Oh, it's no problem.
00:04:21But, um, Daniel, would you, would you marry me?
00:04:28Oh, Jessica, I've waited for this moment for five years.
00:04:31I mean, it would only be a contract marriage.
00:04:35But once I get my green card, I'll inherit my father's business empire
00:04:40and I'll share half of it with you.
00:04:43Even your misunderstanding looks so cute. I only want you, Jessica.
00:04:48But before I get my green card,
00:04:51you're gonna have to help me deal with my stepsister and her mom.
00:04:55They're trying to get rid of me. And they've already stolen my fortune.
00:05:00And they made my mother disappear.
00:05:04Deal.
00:05:06What? That's it?
00:05:11This lily stands for loyalties and new beginnings.
00:05:15Something that I want with you.
00:05:17Now I know it's rushed.
00:05:20But I promise you, I will buy you a proper ring soon.
00:05:30Baby.
00:05:33From now on, let's make every Christmas our own.
00:05:36Filled with memories.
00:05:50You, you can't do this!
00:05:52Jess, it's okay. Just wait here. I'll handle it.
00:06:00What?
00:06:02Why are you helping that girl?
00:06:04Kristen Miller is our ally.
00:06:06And she wants her the hell out of this picture.
00:06:08Too late, Dad. We already got married.
00:06:11Are you insane?
00:06:13Did you forget you're supposed to marry Ashley?
00:06:18Daniel Thornton.
00:06:21My mother is gone because of you?
00:06:23Well, we had a little help from James Thornton.
00:06:26The most powerful man in the Thornton family.
00:06:30Boy, I recognize that face.
00:06:33From the newspaper, that was James Thornton.
00:06:36From the Thornton family. The family responsible for my mother's disappearance.
00:06:44Stop telling me what I can and cannot do.
00:06:46She saved my life. I owe it to her.
00:06:48Blow the hell up, Daniel.
00:06:50You need to remember your position as the heir to our family.
00:06:54And you need to divorce that girl.
00:06:56Now.
00:06:57I'm doing this to clean your mess up.
00:06:59Just leave us alone.
00:07:08Sorry about that.
00:07:10Is your name Daniel Thornton?
00:07:14Yeah.
00:07:16The Thornton family are responsible for the disappearance of my mother.
00:07:21I have been searching for her my entire life.
00:07:25Yes.
00:07:26I can explain.
00:07:27I'm not married.
00:07:28Wait, wait, wait. Jess, Jess.
00:07:30I'm not who you think I am.
00:07:32I have nothing to do with that family.
00:07:34Oh, really? Because your name is right here on the marriage certificate.
00:07:39I share the last name as Thornton, but I am not one of them.
00:07:42Thornton is a common name. Just an ordinary guy.
00:07:45Really? Well, I don't believe you.
00:07:46I saw you talking to James Thornton.
00:07:49Is he your father?
00:07:53Is he your father?
00:07:55No, he's not my father.
00:07:56He was threatening to drive you out of the country and I was not going to have anything to do with it.
00:08:00Jess, I'm on your side.
00:08:03You're not one of them.
00:08:06I'm sorry.
00:08:08It's okay.
00:08:10Don't worry about it.
00:08:15Well, you have a nice apartment.
00:08:18Welcome.
00:08:20Is that your Labrador?
00:08:22It looks exactly like mine.
00:08:23I got mine as a Christmas present when I was nine.
00:08:26No way. I got mine as a Christmas present when I was nine.
00:08:29That's crazy.
00:08:34Jess, we're going to have to sleep in the same room together just in case immigration ambush us.
00:08:38Yeah, but are you sure you're okay sleeping on the carpet?
00:08:42I mean, you've done so much for me already and I just...
00:08:45Jess, please. I insist.
00:08:47We made a deal, remember?
00:08:49I also want to thank you for giving me the chance to get rich.
00:08:54It's okay, Daniel.
00:09:24Jess?
00:09:27What are you spying on me?
00:09:30No.
00:09:31No, no, no, no.
00:09:32I was just passing by and just...
00:09:36Do you need anything?
00:09:38I was joking.
00:09:39Yeah, could you pass me the towel?
00:09:42It's just hanging up next to the door.
00:09:45Yeah, sure, sure.
00:09:50Thanks.
00:09:54Bye.
00:10:01Oh my God.
00:10:02What?
00:10:03I just got fired.
00:10:04What?
00:10:07Wait, Jess, let me go with you.
00:10:10What?
00:10:12Yeah.
00:10:13Sam, please, don't fire me.
00:10:15I'm sorry, Jess, but your immigration issue put us in a tough spot.
00:10:21I've worked for this company for years.
00:10:24I'm sorry, Jess. There's nothing I can do.
00:10:29I'm sorry.
00:10:34I'm sorry.
00:10:36I'm sorry.
00:10:38I'm sorry.
00:10:40I'm sorry.
00:10:42I'm sorry.
00:10:46Look who's here.
00:10:47Someone who just got fired.
00:10:51This suits you.
00:10:55It was you.
00:10:57I should have known you were behind this.
00:10:59I'm not going to let you stay here and ruin things.
00:11:01I'm going to take away everything you have, sister.
00:11:09You just made a big mistake, sir.
00:11:10Who are you?
00:11:11My name is Daniel Thornton, son of James Thornton, chairman of Thornton Enterprise.
00:11:18Oh, Mr. Thornton, welcome.
00:11:23What brings you here?
00:11:26Well, I have some good news for you.
00:11:29Jessica Miller, she's just closed a billion dollar deal.
00:11:34Take a look.
00:11:35Take a look.
00:11:46Oh, my God.
00:11:51It's real.
00:11:53Absolutely.
00:11:55With her hard work and dedication, she's made this possible.
00:11:58It's a real shame you're going to lose such a valuable employee.
00:12:01Oh, Mr. Thornton, I have made a huge mistake.
00:12:08Jessica will stay.
00:12:11Good.
00:12:13And make sure nobody knows we have this conversation.
00:12:21Jessica, you should have told me.
00:12:28What are you talking about, Sam?
00:12:29Jessica, you secured a huge deal for the company.
00:12:35Did you not just fire her?
00:12:37I changed my mind.
00:12:39Jessica's staying.
00:12:41Actually, she's being promoted to sales manager.
00:12:46Can't afford to lose someone as valuable as like her.
00:12:49Great.
00:12:51Thanks, Sam.
00:12:53This is not over.
00:12:59I can't believe it.
00:13:01Jessica kept her job and she gets promoted.
00:13:03Don't worry, Lisa.
00:13:05I just spoke with James Thornton
00:13:07and he had the lawyer change the will in our favor.
00:13:10Jessica will get nothing.
00:13:12Oh, my God.
00:13:14That's fantastic.
00:13:26No way.
00:13:29No way.
00:13:34Jessica, how's work?
00:13:36Did you get your job back?
00:13:38Daniel, I need a lawyer.
00:13:47Wow, look who decided to show up.
00:13:50Too bad for you, Jess.
00:13:52Turns out daddy's will left you nothing.
00:13:55I knew all along Robert wouldn't leave anything
00:13:57for this little pathetic bastard child.
00:14:01You are out of luck.
00:14:03Well, that's a lie.
00:14:05You showed me the will
00:14:07and I signed the documents.
00:14:09I'm sorry, Jessica.
00:14:11I've just discovered a revised will
00:14:13that supports Kristen and Lisa's claims.
00:14:18Mr. Thornton.
00:14:20Who is this?
00:14:22He's my lawyer and a damn good one.
00:14:24Oh.
00:14:26You know, Jess, I didn't realize
00:14:28you had enough money to pay for a fancy little lawyer.
00:14:30You sleep with him?
00:14:33Patrick, can I have a word with you outside?
00:14:36Talk all you want.
00:14:38It won't change anything.
00:14:47All right, Patrick.
00:14:49I'm gonna keep this short and sweet.
00:14:51I know you changed the will to favor Kristen and Lisa.
00:14:53I know what you're talking about, Mr. Thornton.
00:14:54The revised will's solid.
00:14:56Ted found an email exchange with my father.
00:14:58Here, take a look.
00:15:00You've been caught, Patrick.
00:15:02Honor of the will,
00:15:04I'll report you to the Bar Association.
00:15:06You'll lose your license
00:15:08and any chance of practicing law or gain.
00:15:10That goes against your father's wishes.
00:15:12You don't understand the position he put me in.
00:15:14I'll deal with my father.
00:15:16Don't you worry about that.
00:15:18You just worry about doing the right thing.
00:15:19Um,
00:15:21this revised will's a fake.
00:15:23The original will's stamped.
00:15:25What the hell are you doing?
00:15:27He's doing the right thing.
00:15:30Jessica,
00:15:32you've gotten your inheritance back.
00:15:34Congratulations.
00:15:36Oh, my
00:15:38God.
00:15:39Patrick,
00:15:41do what you are supposed to do
00:15:43or James will make sure
00:15:45you face the consequences.
00:15:46Don't listen to her, Patrick.
00:15:48I'll deal with James Thornton.
00:15:50Who the hell do you think you are?
00:15:52James Thornton is one of the most
00:15:54powerful men in this town.
00:15:56I sure can.
00:15:58Isn't that right, Patrick?
00:16:00Yes.
00:16:01The original will stands.
00:16:03No, you are crazy.
00:16:05No, I'm not.
00:16:07According to the original will,
00:16:09Jessica stands to inherit this mansion.
00:16:11Kristen,
00:16:13you're out.
00:16:14I think you two should leave.
00:16:16You homewrecker.
00:16:18Just like your mother.
00:16:20I will not allow violence.
00:16:22I didn't come here
00:16:24to argue over a house
00:16:26and assets.
00:16:28I came here to be recognized
00:16:30as an actual member of this family.
00:16:32Yeah, well, it's easy for you
00:16:34to say you're getting everything.
00:16:36You don't know how lucky you are, Lisa.
00:16:38You grew up with a father who loved you.
00:16:40I had none.
00:16:42And you took my mother away.
00:16:44You took her away from me
00:16:46and I still don't know where she is.
00:16:48You two don't deserve this mansion.
00:16:50And I would rather
00:16:52give it away to charity
00:16:54than to see the two of you living in it.
00:17:02You two should pack your things up.
00:17:04You have one week to leave this house.
00:17:14What the hell were you thinking?
00:17:16Sabotaging my plan?
00:17:18I was just doing the right thing.
00:17:20The right thing?
00:17:22Going against me?
00:17:24Kristen Miller has got no power anymore.
00:17:26Her game is over.
00:17:28I'm sure you didn't come all this way
00:17:30just to argue with me.
00:17:32So what do you want?
00:17:34I just want Jessica to get her mom back.
00:17:37Interesting.
00:17:41What's in it for me?
00:17:42Once Jessica gets her mom back
00:17:44I'll do whatever you want.
00:17:46Whatever I want?
00:17:48Like what exactly?
00:17:50I'll marry Ashley.
00:17:53You'll marry Ashley?
00:17:55Yeah.
00:17:57You're willing to do that?
00:17:59Yeah, I am.
00:18:01But only if she's reunited with her mother.
00:18:05Okay.
00:18:07Deal.
00:18:09I'll make the arrangements.
00:18:11So you're really in love with this one, huh?
00:18:13Yeah.
00:18:15I am.
00:18:17Okay, good.
00:18:19I sure hope she's good.
00:18:21She isn't.
00:18:26What's wrong?
00:18:28We have...
00:18:30a guest.
00:18:32Mrs. Thornton.
00:18:34Good to see you again.
00:18:36Interview time.
00:18:38Great.
00:18:39When did you two meet?
00:18:41Uh, we met at a friend's party two years ago.
00:18:45What do you say, Jessica?
00:18:47Huh?
00:18:49Oh, yeah, yeah.
00:18:51Interesting.
00:18:53And when did you decide to get married?
00:18:55Eight months ago.
00:18:57Six months or eight months, which one is it?
00:18:59Yeah, eight months ago.
00:19:01Sorry, I just...
00:19:03Sorry, I'm always getting mixed up.
00:19:05Sure.
00:19:07Easy mistake to make.
00:19:09And what's your anniversary date?
00:19:11March 15th.
00:19:13March 15th?
00:19:15All right.
00:19:20Uh, that's it?
00:19:22Yes, Mr. Thornton.
00:19:24I have everything I need.
00:19:26I'll report back to the judges.
00:19:30Oh, wait.
00:19:32This.
00:19:34How did we do in there?
00:19:35It was pretty bad.
00:19:38Look,
00:19:41I'm the son of James Thornton.
00:19:43I know who you are.
00:19:46Okay.
00:19:49You want to bribe me?
00:19:51Yes.
00:19:53I can't be bribed.
00:19:55Here's one million dollars.
00:20:01Two million dollars.
00:20:02Two million dollars.
00:20:04Right.
00:20:08Three million dollars.
00:20:10It's tempting,
00:20:12but like I said, you can't bribe me.
00:20:14Please.
00:20:16Can you just give us one more week to prepare?
00:20:18I really want to be with this woman.
00:20:20She means the world to me.
00:20:22She saved my life.
00:20:24I'm not going to take your money,
00:20:26but I'll give you one week.
00:20:28Make it count.
00:20:30Next time,
00:20:32I want to see some genuine affection between you two.
00:20:34If anything seems a bit off,
00:20:36your game's up.
00:20:38Of course.
00:20:40And one more thing,
00:20:42I can tell you two haven't had sex yet.
00:20:44I'm that good, Mr. Daniel.
00:20:46Don't try and fool me.
00:20:52She gave us another chance.
00:20:54Oh, my God.
00:20:56We have one week to get our story straight.
00:21:00Daniel, you've been
00:21:02very, very helpful today.
00:21:20Now,
00:21:22I wanted to make our first Christmas special,
00:21:24so I did a little digging,
00:21:26and I found this.
00:21:28This tree is amazing.
00:21:30What happened?
00:21:32Let me have a look.
00:22:00Um,
00:22:02I have
00:22:04a
00:22:06festive gift
00:22:08for you two.
00:22:15Wow.
00:22:17Jess,
00:22:18you look
00:22:20gorgeous.
00:22:25And then,
00:22:26I told you
00:22:27that's not how you negotiate.
00:22:29You did it.
00:22:31You did it.
00:22:57This could be wrong.
00:22:59Maybe.
00:23:01Maybe not.
00:23:02This could be wrong.
00:23:04Maybe.
00:23:06Maybe not.
00:23:32And that
00:23:34is how you
00:23:36negotiate.
00:23:38You're not a fan.
00:23:53Stop.
00:23:55Hold on.
00:23:56I've got this.
00:23:58Oh.
00:24:02Oh.
00:24:04Oh.
00:24:06Oh.
00:24:08Oh.
00:24:10Oh.
00:24:12Oh.
00:24:14Oh.
00:24:16Oh.
00:24:18Oh.
00:24:20Oh.
00:24:22Oh.
00:24:24Oh.
00:24:26Oh.
00:24:28Oh.
00:24:30Oh.
00:24:32Oh.
00:24:34Oh.
00:25:05It's like one of those, um,
00:25:08Thornton family watches.
00:25:12Is it real?
00:25:13Uh...
00:25:15No.
00:25:16It's fake.
00:25:20You wear a fake watch?
00:25:22Yeah.
00:25:33I'm so happy, Jess.
00:25:39There's also something I need to tell you about your mom.
00:25:47Yes.
00:25:58Oh my god.
00:25:59Did I just sleep with Daniel last night?
00:26:02I told him it would only be a contract marriage.
00:26:14Morning.
00:26:15This is the most beautiful morning that I've ever had.
00:26:18Daniel, I'm...
00:26:20I'm so sorry about last night.
00:26:23It was...
00:26:24It wasn't supposed to happen and I promise it will never happen again.
00:26:30She didn't mean it.
00:26:31Oh, Jessica.
00:26:32Last night was amazing.
00:26:34Uh...
00:26:37Yeah, Jess, uh...
00:26:39I get it.
00:26:40It was, uh...
00:26:43It was a one-time thing.
00:26:45Yeah, just like, just a one-time thing.
00:26:48Yeah.
00:26:51Anyway, it's, uh, your big day today.
00:26:54You're the new CEO of the Miller Empire.
00:26:57Miller Empire.
00:26:59Thank you for the reminder.
00:27:04Now that you mention it, I'm really scared.
00:27:07Oh, no, Jess.
00:27:08I didn't mean it like that.
00:27:11What I was meant to say is...
00:27:15I'm gonna help.
00:27:16Okay.
00:27:21I don't know what to do, Mother.
00:27:23That bitch is kicking us out.
00:27:24We still have a chance.
00:27:26That bastard child needs a unanimous vote from the board
00:27:29to be chosen as the next CEO.
00:27:32So we just need a board member to back this up.
00:27:35I will call Richard.
00:27:36Everyone respects Richard's vote.
00:27:38And I will make sure he doesn't vote for her.
00:27:41And I'll dig up all the dirt I can find on her.
00:27:44You go, girl.
00:27:46I know.
00:27:55These clothes are beautiful,
00:27:58but, uh, very expensive.
00:28:03Like this one.
00:28:04That is $9,000.
00:28:07Jess, don't worry about it.
00:28:10It's on me.
00:28:11Look at it as, uh, my first gift to my wife.
00:28:15No, Daniel, I can't let you pay for this.
00:28:18Look, Jess, you're gonna be a CEO,
00:28:20which means you're gonna look the part.
00:28:22Trust me.
00:28:23It's an investment.
00:28:26Mr. Thornton, welcome back.
00:28:28How can I assist you today?
00:28:30You come here a lot?
00:28:31Uh, no.
00:28:32Well, of course.
00:28:33Mr. Thornton owns this store.
00:28:35Uh, Jess, why don't you try this one on?
00:28:39You'll look great in it.
00:28:44Wow, Jess, you look amazing.
00:28:49You think so?
00:28:50Yeah.
00:28:52This is exactly what a CEO would wear.
00:28:54Absolutely. Great choice.
00:28:57We'll take this one.
00:28:59Something on your mind?
00:29:02Well, it's probably nothing, but it's just...
00:29:04that clerk seemed very fond of you.
00:29:07Oh, uh...
00:29:09being friendly is a part of my job.
00:29:11Okay.
00:29:18So that's how you got your lawyer, huh?
00:29:22Now that you mention it,
00:29:24maybe she was a little friendly.
00:29:26But we got a discount.
00:29:29Show-off.
00:29:38What a slut.
00:29:44Trust me, Jess.
00:29:45You can do this.
00:29:46Yeah, but what if they don't accept me?
00:29:48They will.
00:29:49Trust me.
00:29:50Just speak from the heart.
00:29:51Show your true self.
00:29:54Look at you two little lovebirds.
00:29:58Pathetic.
00:30:02Ted, we can talk about this later.
00:30:04Okay.
00:30:07You go in.
00:30:08I'll meet you in there soon, okay?
00:30:16Good luck in there, sis.
00:30:19You're gonna need it.
00:30:21You don't have a vote.
00:30:25I know my background doesn't seem very typical of a CEO,
00:30:29but I built myself from the bottom up here.
00:30:32Miller Corporation is a leader in tech and services,
00:30:38reaching industries from healthcare to energy.
00:30:41We have over 10,000 employees worldwide
00:30:46who've worked hard to build this company from the ground up.
00:30:50And I was one of them.
00:30:51I know them.
00:30:53And I believe that I can help lead this company
00:30:56to become everyone's company.
00:30:58Let's proceed to the vote.
00:31:01All in favor?
00:31:06Robert lost his damn mind.
00:31:08He picked his secret child to be the CEO
00:31:11only because of his guilty conscience.
00:31:13Richard, if I may...
00:31:15I'm not done talking.
00:31:17You can't lead us.
00:31:19And you're not getting my vote.
00:31:22Richard, if I may speak...
00:31:24Go ahead.
00:31:25But I won't change my mind.
00:31:30Sorry for interrupting, everyone.
00:31:32But I have something important to share with you all today.
00:31:34Who the hell are you?
00:31:36Well, Richard, I'm the person who's going to expose you.
00:31:39What did you just say?
00:31:41How do I say this?
00:31:43Uh...
00:31:44You're a sex pervert.
00:31:46What?
00:31:49You see, everyone, this file
00:31:53contains multiple sexual harassment lawsuits
00:31:56against Richard over the past 30 years.
00:32:00Some of them also have ongoing lawsuits.
00:32:03They're all just allegations, and they've all been settled.
00:32:06I'm innocent.
00:32:07We've also got in contact with some of the victims,
00:32:09and they're willing to come forward and testify.
00:32:11Actually, I have not finished yet.
00:32:13You're also stealing money from the company.
00:32:16And we have the financial records to prove it.
00:32:24The evidence is clear.
00:32:26He's guilty.
00:32:28Okay, then.
00:32:29Let's all vote for Richard Donnell's immediate suspension.
00:32:33All in favor?
00:32:39We have 15 votes.
00:32:41The board has decided.
00:32:43Richard Donnell is officially removed from his position.
00:32:46Security, escort him out immediately.
00:32:49I know my way.
00:32:52And all in favor of appointing
00:32:56Jessica Miller as the new CEO?
00:33:13I'm sorry, Eslene.
00:33:15I had to make sure I had enough evidence to mail.
00:33:17No, don't be sorry, Daniel.
00:33:19That was so worth the wait.
00:33:21Good.
00:33:23This is not over.
00:33:25You'll see.
00:33:26How's packing going, Lisa?
00:33:28You're about to be evicted soon.
00:33:30Bye-bye.
00:33:36She won again, that bitch.
00:33:38I know. It's so unfair.
00:33:40Do we have a guest?
00:33:42Lisa, honey, I've been trying to reach you.
00:33:45Why haven't you returned my calls?
00:33:47Why haven't you returned my calls?
00:33:49I've been busy.
00:33:50Busy.
00:33:52Dealing with Jessica.
00:33:54How did you know?
00:33:55Oh, I know.
00:33:56And I think I know how to help you take it down.
00:33:58Again.
00:34:00No use to me anymore, Adrian.
00:34:02I only needed you to help me get rid of Jessica.
00:34:06To the new CEO of the Miller Empire.
00:34:11Well, I couldn't have done it without you, Daniel.
00:34:13I also have another Christmas surprise for you.
00:34:17Who are you calling?
00:34:21Is it?
00:34:22Yes, Jess.
00:34:23It's your mother, Clara.
00:34:25Oh, my God, Mom!
00:34:27Oh, Jessica, you're a grown woman now.
00:34:30The Miller family threatened to kill you, Jess.
00:34:33I had no option but to vanish.
00:34:37Oh, Mom, it's okay.
00:34:39It's okay.
00:34:40Like, you didn't do anything wrong.
00:34:41I'll bring you back into the country, I promise.
00:34:45Daniel, how did you find her?
00:34:47I have a few powerful friends.
00:34:49They did me a favor.
00:34:51But I'll leave you two alone.
00:35:03Two more, please.
00:35:06Daniel.
00:35:09Adrian.
00:35:10Long time no see, buddy.
00:35:12Oh, my God, how long has it been?
00:35:14Ten years.
00:35:15Ten years?
00:35:16Oh, my God.
00:35:18The last time I must have seen you was, uh, law school.
00:35:22Yep.
00:35:23Go Reds.
00:35:25Go Reds.
00:35:27What are you doing here?
00:35:29Just in town to run some errands.
00:35:31Just thought I'd come here for a quick bite.
00:35:33Nice, man, nice.
00:35:35I saw your date earlier.
00:35:37She looks pretty.
00:35:38Yeah, my wife.
00:35:40Your wife?
00:35:41Yeah, Jess.
00:35:42You're married?
00:35:43Yes.
00:35:44Yeah, you have to introduce me to her.
00:35:46Come on, let's go say hi.
00:35:47Come and say hello.
00:35:48It's good to see you, bud.
00:35:49Good to see you, too, man.
00:35:51Jess, I wanted you to meet an old friend of mine.
00:35:54Adrian, this is Jess.
00:35:55Jess, this is Adrian.
00:35:57We went to law school together.
00:36:03I don't want to see him.
00:36:08I don't want to see him.
00:36:12You two know each other?
00:36:13Yes, Daniel.
00:36:15I was her first boyfriend.
00:36:20Come on, Jess.
00:36:21Don't you miss me?
00:36:23I don't want to see you anymore.
00:36:25You know you still love me, Jess.
00:36:28No, I don't.
00:36:33I think you should leave, Adrian.
00:36:35Okay, Daniel, relax.
00:36:37Now.
00:36:42I'm leaving.
00:36:47Does she know she's lying?
00:36:53Boss, Adrian Westley now represents the Eastside Christian Mirror.
00:36:57They wanted to test the wit.
00:36:59I should have known.
00:37:00What else?
00:37:01Adrian also knew me, Jessica.
00:37:03Actually, he's the one who sabotaged Jessica's immigration paperwork.
00:37:08It caused all this trouble.
00:37:11That son of a bitch.
00:37:13We need to win this war.
00:37:15Do whatever it takes.
00:37:25Daniel?
00:37:27Sorry, did I wake you?
00:37:29No, can...
00:37:31Can you join me in bed, please?
00:37:40You sure?
00:37:45I just...
00:37:46I wanted to apologize for earlier.
00:37:50The restaurant.
00:37:53I got a bit carried away.
00:37:55Jess, you don't need to apologize.
00:37:58Adrian's an asshole.
00:38:00He's just trying to do it to get under your skin.
00:38:02I did care for Adrian once.
00:38:06But he just destroyed everything we had.
00:38:09I want you to know that I'm here because of you.
00:38:16And you're the only one who I love.
00:38:21No one else.
00:38:34I love you too, Jess.
00:38:36And I'm not going anywhere.
00:38:40Good morning, husband.
00:38:42Good morning, wife.
00:38:44Are you ready for your big day as the new CEO?
00:38:47If only you were with me.
00:39:20You're gonna do great today.
00:39:29Jess?
00:39:31Here's your coffee.
00:39:35What's wrong?
00:39:37It's just, it's this job, it's all so new to me.
00:39:41Okay, calm down.
00:39:43Remember, you're the CEO.
00:39:45Which means, you're the boss.
00:39:47Yeah, but I don't know how to be a boss.
00:39:51Hey, Jess.
00:39:53Look at you, sitting in the big chair now.
00:39:56I am so happy you're here.
00:40:00Aww.
00:40:02You must be Daniel.
00:40:04Jessica's been talking about you for days.
00:40:07I'm flattered.
00:40:09I really wish you could be here with me, G.
00:40:11It's exhausting.
00:40:13At least you have a job, Jess.
00:40:15I've been looking for work for the past two months.
00:40:18Jess?
00:40:20Do you like Jana being here?
00:40:25Of course.
00:40:27We've been besties since forever.
00:40:30Yeah, what kind of question is that?
00:40:32So, why don't you use your CEO power and hire Jana?
00:40:38Oh, I don't, I know what you mean.
00:40:40I don't understand.
00:40:42How would you like to come work for me?
00:40:48Of course.
00:40:50Okay then.
00:40:52My first order as a CEO,
00:40:56Jana, you are hired as my personal assistant.
00:41:01Oh my God, Jess, thank you so much.
00:41:04See? Being a boss is easy.
00:41:07You can do whatever you want.
00:41:16Oh my God.
00:41:18What's wrong?
00:41:19The company's stock prices are dropping like crazy.
00:41:22What is happening?
00:41:24This isn't good.
00:41:26The stock's going down.
00:41:28Well, well, well.
00:41:31Looks like things aren't going so well.
00:41:33What did you do, Lisa?
00:41:35I asked Richard and some of the other investors to sell their stocks.
00:41:40The board members are not going to be happy about the stock prices, Jessica.
00:41:44What do you want?
00:41:45Resign as CEO or I will destroy this company.
00:41:50No way.
00:41:52Okay.
00:41:54Then I will destroy this company.
00:41:56Jessica, the board members are asking to meet with you.
00:41:59They're angry.
00:42:05What are you going to do, Jess?
00:42:07Okay, I'll meet with the board.
00:42:09Wait, Jess.
00:42:12Don't go. Take a seat.
00:42:14What is it?
00:42:16Lisa, are you sure the stock prices are going down?
00:42:20Because to me, they seem to be going up and up.
00:42:24That's impossible. You would need at least a billion dollars.
00:42:28I guess anything's possible these days.
00:42:31God damn it!
00:42:33God, she's annoying.
00:42:39You must be my lucky star.
00:42:48Daniel.
00:42:51Gianna.
00:42:53I know who you are, Daniel.
00:42:55You're the son of James Thornton.
00:42:57How did you find out?
00:42:59My identity is meant to be a secret.
00:43:00I used to work for your father.
00:43:02Please don't tell Jess.
00:43:04I'll pay you. How much do you want?
00:43:05I don't want your money.
00:43:07I care for my friend.
00:43:09Actually, your father fired me because I tried to help Jessica.
00:43:13I'm sorry, Gianna.
00:43:15It's okay.
00:43:17I just want to know why.
00:43:19She hates my family.
00:43:21I have to lie to her.
00:43:23She hates your family, but she loves you.
00:43:27I can see that.
00:43:29You really think so?
00:43:31Yes.
00:43:32I love her, too.
00:43:34She's the best thing that's ever happened to me.
00:43:38That's good to hear.
00:43:40Please protect her.
00:43:43Daniel.
00:43:45It's my mom.
00:43:47Adrian threatened her.
00:43:53Adrian threatened my mom on the phone.
00:43:55He said he was going to block her from entering the country.
00:43:59What should we do?
00:44:01Jess, I don't want you to worry about it.
00:44:04I'm going to make sure your mom gets here soon.
00:44:06Okay.
00:44:08Jess, I don't want you to worry about it.
00:44:11I'm going to make sure your mom gets here safely.
00:44:28Ted, I need you to make sure Jessica's mom gets here safely.
00:44:33Book her on the first flight out tomorrow.
00:44:35Got it, boss.
00:44:36We're in town the day after tomorrow.
00:44:38Good.
00:44:45Jess has been taken care of.
00:44:47Your mom's going to be here the day after tomorrow.
00:44:50Thank you, Daniel.
00:44:53But I'm...
00:44:55I'm still scared.
00:44:57I just... I need a day off.
00:45:00I love the sound of that.
00:45:02What did you have in mind?
00:45:04I was thinking...
00:45:08I want to buy a house.
00:45:18So...
00:45:21Do you like this place?
00:45:23It's amazing.
00:45:25But, Jess, I appreciate the gesture.
00:45:28But you don't need to buy me a house.
00:45:31No, no.
00:45:33I insist.
00:45:35You've done so much to help me.
00:45:38Besides, we can live together here.
00:45:41Miss Thornton.
00:45:42Hi.
00:45:43Your father is here.
00:45:44Are you meeting him here?
00:45:50Well, I've never met your parents,
00:45:54so I'm pretty excited to meet an in-law.
00:45:59Oh, is that him?
00:46:02Come on, let's go say hi.
00:46:04Jess, wait.
00:46:05Uh, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
00:46:08Um...
00:46:10I might not have told my dad about you and our marriage.
00:46:14Why?
00:46:15Uh...
00:46:17Because he has a heart condition.
00:46:20I think it's best you stay here.
00:46:22Okay.
00:46:24I'll just stay here, then.
00:46:29Good.
00:46:33Dad.
00:46:35Come on.
00:46:36Daniel.
00:46:37What the hell?
00:46:38Jessica's here.
00:46:39She can't see her face.
00:46:40Don't take them off.
00:46:43I want to talk to you about Ashley, Daniel.
00:46:49Why hasn't Daniel told his father about me and our wedding?
00:46:53Ashley, really?
00:46:54Not today.
00:46:57And what is this shirt you're wearing?
00:47:00Your mother insisted I wear it in this cherry event,
00:47:03in the white ride.
00:47:05Said it makes me look more grounded...
00:47:09and approachable.
00:47:12And don't go changing our subject.
00:47:14I want to discuss our agreement.
00:47:16I give you Clara, and you marry Ashley.
00:47:24Why does he look so nervous?
00:47:27Am I not good enough?
00:47:30Do we have to talk about this right now?
00:47:35I held up my end of the bargain, Daniel.
00:47:37I want this deal done now.
00:47:40Actually, Clara isn't safe yet.
00:47:42Lisa Mellon White tried sabotaging everything.
00:47:45This is why you don't mess with the Mellon family.
00:47:48You should have left it alone.
00:47:50All I'm asking is just a few more days.
00:47:52Ashley is coming to town in a few days.
00:47:55What?
00:47:58Jess!
00:47:59Jess.
00:48:09Dad, this is Jess.
00:48:11Jess, this is Dad.
00:48:13You can call him Jimmy.
00:48:15Jimmy?
00:48:19I'm Jimmy, sweetie.
00:48:21It's lovely to meet you, Jimmy.
00:48:23And can I just say, that is a lovely Hawaiian shirt.
00:48:26It really, really suits you.
00:48:28Well, thank you, Jessica.
00:48:30It's one I'm fond of.
00:48:33So, who is Ashley?
00:48:37I heard you guys talking about her earlier.
00:48:39Oh, she's just an old family friend.
00:48:44They grew up and went to law school together.
00:48:48And she had Daniel's first kiss.
00:48:51Oh.
00:48:53Her wedding is approaching soon,
00:48:56and I'd like Daniel to attend.
00:48:58Dad!
00:49:00I'm reminiscing about the good old days.
00:49:02No, it's fine, honestly.
00:49:04It's lovely to hear about Daniel's childhood
00:49:06and more about his life.
00:49:08You bastard child!
00:49:14Well, well.
00:49:16What do we have here?
00:49:18You think you can afford this place?
00:49:21You're going to lose this battle
00:49:23and be out on the streets soon.
00:49:26Who's this clown?
00:49:30Looks like he belongs in a circus.
00:49:32How dare you, Kristen!
00:49:34How do you know my name?
00:49:36And don't you dare call me by my first name.
00:49:39That's enough!
00:49:41Don't talk to my father like that.
00:49:47He's your father.
00:49:50How does it feel to be a father of such a loser?
00:49:53Don't talk to my family like that.
00:49:56Your family.
00:49:58Your family suck, Jessica.
00:50:00Especially your mother.
00:50:02The home-wrecking tramp.
00:50:05A whore.
00:50:07Oh!
00:50:14Your family suck, Jessica.
00:50:17Especially your mother.
00:50:19The home-wrecking tramp.
00:50:22A whore.
00:50:24Oh!
00:50:29How dare you slap me?
00:50:32That is enough, Kristen.
00:50:35You're not going to lay a hand on my wife.
00:50:41Ladies, you need to leave. Now.
00:50:43You can't throw us out. We're buyers.
00:50:45We're not going anywhere.
00:50:47If you want to own this property, I'll ban you from coming here.
00:50:50You need to leave now, or I will call security.
00:50:55You will regret this.
00:50:58I've heard that a thousand times.
00:51:01Now leave.
00:51:12Thank you, Jessica.
00:51:14You stood up for me.
00:51:16You're family, Jimmy.
00:51:18It's what I'm supposed to do.
00:51:22Well, I appreciate it.
00:51:25You're a nice girl.
00:51:28You found a good wife, son.
00:51:32Dad, about Ashley's wedding.
00:51:35I don't think I'm going to be able to make it.
00:51:37I'll look into it. I'll speak to her about it.
00:51:40Oh, no, no, no, no.
00:51:42Daniel can still attend. It's not a problem.
00:51:45I guess I just want to focus on you and I.
00:51:48I'm not the jealous type.
00:51:50Plus, I don't want you to miss your first crush's wedding.
00:51:55Well, you decide, Daniel.
00:51:57Oh, there's a lawn party.
00:52:00You two want to come? It's in three hours.
00:52:03Yeah.
00:52:05Dad, we'll go.
00:52:07Great.
00:52:09I'll see you there.
00:52:16Well, this place is extremely high-class.
00:52:20Well, my dad has a few rich friends.
00:52:28And James Thornton is here.
00:52:31I know you don't want to see him.
00:52:34But Jess, my dad's here.
00:52:36He's going to join us later.
00:52:38Okay.
00:52:40The bidding's about to start.
00:52:43The bidding's about to start.
00:52:49Oh, the bitch is here!
00:52:51I know. Don't worry. We can teach him a lesson.
00:52:54Yeah, how?
00:52:55Let's see if Daniel can handle a little humiliation.
00:52:59With money.
00:53:01Here with money? What money? I haven't gotten my inheritance back yet.
00:53:04Yeah, I know. Your mother spoke to Richard.
00:53:06He said he's willing to donate us some cash if we make Jessica look ugly.
00:53:10Oh.
00:53:12You're the best.
00:53:15I know.
00:53:21Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this evening's auction.
00:53:24We have for you the last dance.
00:53:27Bid starts at one million dollars.
00:53:33One million dollars!
00:53:37Two million dollars, right here.
00:53:41Three million dollars!
00:53:48Four million dollars.
00:53:51What are they doing? Where did they get that money from?
00:53:54I don't know, but they're definitely trying to humiliate you here.
00:53:57Really? But I don't even care about this bid.
00:54:01Five million dollars!
00:54:03Daniel, what are you doing?
00:54:05Don't worry, Jess. I've got this.
00:54:10Five million dollars!
00:54:12Daniel, what are you doing?
00:54:14Don't worry, Jess. I've got this.
00:54:16I got six million dollars.
00:54:19Cash.
00:54:20Boom.
00:54:22Can't compete with that.
00:54:24Watch this.
00:54:26Seven million dollars.
00:54:29Eight million dollars.
00:54:31Did that just happen?
00:54:33Ten million dollars!
00:54:37Awesome.
00:54:39Five million. Once, twice, sold.
00:54:43Two gentlemen there.
00:54:52Where did you get that money from?
00:54:54Well, do you remember me telling you about I have a powerful friend?
00:54:59Yeah, the one who helped me find my mother.
00:55:03Jessica.
00:55:05James Thornton.
00:55:07In the flesh. Or Mrs. Thornton.
00:55:10I want to apologize to you.
00:55:12I am truly sorry for everything I did to you and your mother.
00:55:16But I'm trying my best to make amends.
00:55:20Well, I don't know what to say.
00:55:24Jess, I know it's a lot to handle, but you've just got to trust me.
00:55:27Yeah, but why didn't you just tell me in the first place, Daniel?
00:55:30Jess!
00:55:32Jessica!
00:55:33Don't follow me!
00:55:38Oh, this could get interesting.
00:55:41Uh-huh.
00:55:53Look who's alone.
00:55:55No, just leave me alone.
00:55:57You're never going to win against James Thornton. He's my mother's best friend.
00:56:01You're going to lose everything.
00:56:03Poor babe. Still played by the big ones.
00:56:06Jess, James Thornton and his son have been playing you all along.
00:56:11Wait, what did you just say?
00:56:13James Thornton and his son?
00:56:15Wait, Jess, you didn't know?
00:56:17Daniel Thornton is his son.
00:56:21Oh, my God.
00:56:23I didn't know that. Now that I do...
00:56:26Wow.
00:56:28That's enough!
00:56:30Excuse me, Mr. Thornton.
00:56:32The Crown Prince said the Thornton family.
00:56:43This man has been lying to you all along.
00:56:46Poor little girl's got no one to trust.
00:56:49Both of you, get out of here.
00:56:53Okay.
00:56:56Shh.
00:57:01Jess, I've been trying to tell you...
00:57:03Am I a joke to you?
00:57:05No. What do you mean?
00:57:07You and your father.
00:57:09You've been playing me this whole time.
00:57:12No. I've been standing by your side all the time, Jess.
00:57:15I can't... I can't trust you.
00:57:18You're lying to me.
00:57:20You're right. You're right.
00:57:25I have been hiding things from you.
00:57:29You know what I haven't told you yet?
00:57:32Another big secret.
00:57:35Are you sure you want to hear this?
00:57:42The other big secret is...
00:57:44The first time we met isn't what you think it is.
00:57:47It was five years ago.
00:57:49Five years ago?
00:57:51Yes.
00:57:53At a party.
00:57:55I was drunk and I fell in a pool.
00:58:06Oh, thank God you're alive.
00:58:12I was drowning and you saved my life.
00:58:15But you won't remember that.
00:58:18But I will forever be grateful for what you did for me that day.
00:58:23That was you?
00:58:25Yes. My father forbid me from seeing you.
00:58:28But I didn't care.
00:58:30I confronted him.
00:58:32You can't tell me what to do, Dad.
00:58:34You can't stop me from seeing her.
00:58:36I'm doing what's best for you, Daniel.
00:58:38That girl and all her family are nothing but trouble.
00:58:42And then he decided to tell me about everything he did to you and your mom.
00:58:46And I felt so guilty.
00:58:48It's okay.
00:58:52I was ashamed to approach you.
00:58:54I just didn't know how to face you without making things worse.
00:58:57And I thought the best thing to do was just leave you alone.
00:59:00Now I know.
00:59:02And then I heard about you being deported and I just couldn't let that happen.
00:59:05Well...
00:59:07I saved you.
00:59:10And you saved me.
00:59:13Because we just belong together.
00:59:18Ew.
00:59:20Corny.
00:59:23But just...
00:59:26No more secrets.
00:59:28Okay?
00:59:30I promise.
00:59:32No more secrets.
00:59:48You're up early.
00:59:51Yeah.
00:59:53I'm gonna go pick your mom up from the airport.
00:59:55Better sooner than later.
01:00:00Gianna just texted me.
01:00:02She said that I have my first weekly exec meeting this morning.
01:00:06I should postpone it.
01:00:08No.
01:00:09You should definitely go to that.
01:00:11You need to look good in front of your board.
01:00:13Really?
01:00:14Yeah.
01:00:15I'll pick you up from the airport and I'll bring you straight to the office.
01:00:17Thanks.
01:00:19You're the best.
01:00:24Well, that went better than I thought.
01:00:26Don't underestimate yourself, Jess.
01:00:28You did great.
01:00:33Hey, Jess.
01:00:35What are you doing here?
01:00:40What are you doing here?
01:00:42I just wanted to share with you some interesting facts about your dear husband, Daniel Thornton.
01:00:48Gianna, can you wait outside a moment?
01:00:54Okay, I'm telling you now.
01:00:56Whatever bad, made-up facts that you've come to tell me about Daniel is not going to work.
01:01:02Because Daniel already told me everything.
01:01:05Everything?
01:01:06Are you so sure?
01:01:08Him, his father, came clean about everything.
01:01:10There is nothing more to hide.
01:01:12Did they also tell you Daniel is supposed to marry his childhood sweetheart?
01:01:15What?
01:01:16Ashley Wimbledon.
01:01:18Heiress to the famous Wimbledon family.
01:01:20Ring any bells?
01:01:22Ashley.
01:01:26Ashley.
01:01:28Who is Ashley?
01:01:30I heard you guys talking about her earlier.
01:01:32Oh, she's just an old childhood friend.
01:01:37They grew up and went to law school together.
01:01:40And she had Daniel's first kiss.
01:01:46He did mention Ashley.
01:01:52He did?
01:01:53Yeah, but he's not going to marry her.
01:01:55I remember that conversation.
01:02:00Daniel's picking my mother up from the airport himself.
01:02:03I'll be seeing her soon.
01:02:06What are you laughing about?
01:02:12Daniel wants to bring her back, babe.
01:02:15But you're not going to see her.
01:02:20After years of separation with your mother,
01:02:23Daniel didn't let you go along with him to meet with her?
01:02:26And what kind of a husband does that?
01:02:28I had an early meeting this morning, and Daniel didn't want me to worry.
01:02:33So easily manipulated, Jess.
01:02:37Just like old times.
01:02:39Yeah, well, I don't believe a word you say.
01:02:43Daniel isn't going to bring her back.
01:02:46Care to find out together?
01:02:56Are you sure everything is taken care of?
01:02:58Yes, you're free to live in this country.
01:03:01Clara, I also want to apologize for everything you went through years ago.
01:03:05I'm deeply sorry.
01:03:06Well, you did bring me back here.
01:03:08Right now, I just want to see my daughter.
01:03:11We'll go through.
01:03:12Not so fast, Danny boy.
01:03:17You're too late, Lisa.
01:03:19Clara's here to claim Robert's inheritance back.
01:03:22Oh, I don't think so.
01:03:24Agents, do your thing.
01:03:25Wait.
01:03:26What?
01:03:27This is a mistake.
01:03:28No.
01:03:29She listens.
01:03:30She can stay.
01:03:31Sweetheart, you really think those little documents can stop this?
01:03:34I don't think so.
01:03:35Back off, Lisa.
01:03:36Watch it, pretty boy.
01:03:38Jess.
01:03:39Jess!
01:03:40Mom!
01:03:41Mom!
01:03:42What are you doing?
01:03:43Where are they taking my mother?
01:03:44Mom, I will bring her back.
01:03:45I promise.
01:03:46Just stay strong.
01:03:47Sis, it looks like you've been screwed by the Thorntons again.
01:03:50Adria, you sabotaged this.
01:03:52You'll pay for this.
01:03:54See, babe?
01:03:55I told you he's not bringing her back.
01:03:57You said everything was taken care of.
01:03:59Jess, it's not me.
01:04:01It's them.
01:04:02You're lying, Daniel.
01:04:03Why don't you ask him about that thing we talked about?
01:04:05Jess.
01:04:08Jess.
01:04:09He said that you were going to marry Ashley.
01:04:11Okay, so it's true.
01:04:13Jess, can we just talk about this?
01:04:16No.
01:04:17No, no, no, no.
01:04:18Thing is, Daniel, you promised me no more secrets.
01:04:21I can't trust you anymore.
01:04:23Jess!
01:04:24It's just...
01:04:25Looks like you lost, Daniel.
01:04:27You never get in their back.
01:04:50Oh, thank God you're alive.
01:04:56Huh?
01:05:18Ted, what's the problem with Clara?
01:05:20I paid for it with four of us.
01:05:22You're right, boss.
01:05:23I checked with customers in the USCIS,
01:05:25and it will confirm that she legally entered the country.
01:05:28Good.
01:05:29That is enough.
01:05:33Agents, do your thing.
01:05:35Wait.
01:05:36What?
01:05:37This is a mistake.
01:05:38No.
01:05:39Jess.
01:05:40Jess!
01:05:41Baby!
01:05:42Mom!
01:05:45The ICE agents weren't real.
01:05:47They were hired by Adrian and Lisa to kidnap Clara.
01:05:50Hold on a sec.
01:05:53You're right, boss.
01:05:54We found out those people want her.
01:05:56What should we do?
01:05:58I need to find out where they took them.
01:06:00Use all our contacts.
01:06:02I'm not gonna let them get away with this.
01:06:04On it, boss.
01:06:12Well, well, well, Clara.
01:06:15Bet you didn't expect to see me again, did you?
01:06:18We finally have what it takes to get it all back?
01:06:22Don't look at me like that.
01:06:23You disgust me.
01:06:30Jess, we need to talk.
01:06:32I don't want to talk to you.
01:06:33It's about your mom.
01:06:34I think she was kidnapped by Adrian and Lisa's people.
01:06:37The ICE agents weren't real.
01:06:39What are you talking about?
01:06:41I spoke to Ted.
01:06:43He told me that Clara legally came into the country.
01:06:46It was a setup.
01:06:48Do you actually expect me to believe that?
01:06:50After all the lies?
01:06:51You're so full of shit, Daniel!
01:07:00Hello, bastard child.
01:07:02Yes, we have your mother.
01:07:04And if you ever want to see her again,
01:07:06follow the directions to the address that we just sent you.
01:07:09And don't bring anyone.
01:07:10Especially Daniel.
01:07:15Let me come with you.
01:07:16No, they want me alone.
01:07:17I don't want to disturb them.
01:07:18Jess?
01:07:19Don't follow me.
01:07:20I will not let you do this alone.
01:07:28Mom?
01:07:29Bastard child, over here.
01:07:32Let her go.
01:07:33This has gone on far enough.
01:07:35Not so fast, sis.
01:07:37This is only the beginning.
01:07:43You sign this,
01:07:45we let her go.
01:07:47And what is it?
01:07:49An agreement signing everything over to us.
01:07:52The house.
01:07:53Company.
01:07:55Everything.
01:08:03It's signed?
01:08:06Now let her go.
01:08:07God, you are so naive, sis.
01:08:11What more do you want?
01:08:14Get down on your knees and show that you know your place.
01:08:20Get down on your knees and show that you know your place.
01:08:25Wait.
01:08:30That's better.
01:08:38Now bark like a dog.
01:08:44Come on.
01:08:49That's enough, Kristen.
01:08:54We're getting out of here, Mom.
01:09:02Let's get her out of here.
01:09:04Come on, let's go.
01:09:06Daniel!
01:09:10We can't.
01:09:12We need to finish this.
01:09:13Mom, we gotta go.
01:09:14Come on.
01:09:16Daniel!
01:09:20Jess.
01:09:23Don't try and talk to the police.
01:09:25They're on their way.
01:09:26Jess.
01:09:28I'm so sorry.
01:09:29Why are you apologizing?
01:09:31Just don't move.
01:09:42The doctor said it was nothing serious,
01:09:44so you'll be out of here soon.
01:09:47Jess, I just want to apologize.
01:09:49I'm so sorry.
01:09:51Daniel, what are you apologizing for?
01:09:54You saved my mom. You saved us.
01:09:59Hello again, Mr. Thornton.
01:10:01Officer, you're here.
01:10:03Yes.
01:10:04You promised me last week you'd get that interview done.
01:10:09Officer, my husband is injured.
01:10:12He's literally lying in bed.
01:10:14Well, that doesn't change the requirements.
01:10:17Jess, it's okay.
01:10:20We can do the interview.
01:10:25We can do the interview.
01:10:28Are you insane?
01:10:29We haven't rehearsed this.
01:10:32Jess, when you see we've been rehearsing this whole Christmas,
01:10:37there's no better time to do this.
01:10:39You're right.
01:10:44We're ready, officer.
01:10:46Let's start with the question I asked you last week.
01:10:49When did you two first meet?
01:10:51Five years and four months ago.
01:10:53I don't understand.
01:10:55Last time you said it was six months ago
01:10:58when the other one said it was eight months ago.
01:11:00We lied, officer.
01:11:02But it was five years ago.
01:11:04At a pool party.
01:11:06And we had our first kiss when we first met.
01:11:11It sounds pretty far-fetched.
01:11:13But for some reason,
01:11:15I want to give you two the benefit of the doubt.
01:11:21It sounds pretty far-fetched.
01:11:23But for some reason,
01:11:25I want to give you two the benefit of the doubt.
01:11:28Daniel risked his life to save me and my mother.
01:11:32There's nothing more he needs to do to prove his love for me.
01:11:35One last question.
01:11:37How frequently have you two spent the night together in the past week?
01:11:44Relax.
01:11:46I can tell it's been at least three times.
01:11:49Right, well, that's my interview done.
01:11:52You two are quite the couple.
01:11:54Thank you, officer.
01:11:56Daniel.
01:11:58Daniel, she's coming.
01:12:00Who's coming?
01:12:07Your fiancé.
01:12:09That's who.
01:12:11That's who.
01:12:16Your fiancé.
01:12:18That's who.
01:12:19Ashley.
01:12:21I guess I'm not done yet.
01:12:23You betrayed my family's trust, Daniel.
01:12:26Ashley.
01:12:28Please.
01:12:29Can't we talk about this?
01:12:31So you're Jessica Miller, hmm?
01:12:33Adrian's told me all about you.
01:12:36I don't know what Adrian told you,
01:12:39but here's what you think.
01:12:41Daniel was supposed to marry me,
01:12:44and then you just waltzed in and ruined everything.
01:12:47Ashley, our engagement was long over before Jessica came into the picture.
01:12:55Oh, I see.
01:12:57You think this is over.
01:13:00I'm the heiress of the Wimbledon family.
01:13:04The Thornton name is as good as ruined.
01:13:09You can't do that, Ashley.
01:13:14Watch me.
01:13:20You're not the only heiress here.
01:13:25I own Miller Empire,
01:13:28and if you come for the Thorntons,
01:13:31the Miller Empire is going to come for you so hard.
01:13:40You've got guts, Jessica.
01:13:43I like you.
01:13:47I gotta tell you, I didn't expect that.
01:13:50This is so much better than watching TV.
01:13:52Glad to see you've replaced me with someone with a little fire, Daniel.
01:14:00I always knew Daniel didn't love me,
01:14:03but he was too afraid of his father
01:14:06to ever go after his true love.
01:14:09But I guess I'm happy
01:14:12that he's found someone who wants the same things as him.
01:14:17So...
01:14:20that's it?
01:14:22That's it.
01:14:26Enjoy your happy ending, darling.
01:14:31Please.
01:14:32Andrea, bring the car around.
01:14:37Did that actually just happen?
01:14:39Yeah.
01:14:41Wow.
01:14:42You two really don't let anyone or anything get in the way of true love.
01:14:47Let's see that turn.
01:14:51This is all your fault, Mom.
01:14:53If you wouldn't have been so reckless, then maybe we wouldn't be in this mess.
01:14:56Don't put all the blame on me. You're just as much a part of this as I am.
01:14:59Where is Adrian? He should be here by now.
01:15:03Miss me?
01:15:04Where have you been?
01:15:05Just tying up a few loose ends.
01:15:07Don't worry about it.
01:15:09Everything's going according to plan.
01:15:11Plan? What plan? Everything's falling apart.
01:15:25What did you do, Adrian?
01:15:27Well, me myself, I've done nothing illegal.
01:15:30You two on the other hand, that's a different story.
01:15:34You set us up!
01:15:36I'm just ensuring my own safety.
01:15:38After all, I kept my hands clean.
01:15:46Ow!
01:15:47You're not gonna get away with this, asshole!
01:15:50I already have.
01:15:58I remember when this place was filled with warmth and laughter.
01:16:02Used to be a real family home back then.
01:16:05Then things just went south.
01:16:07Things will be fine again, Mom, I promise.
01:16:10We'll turn this into a good family house.
01:16:13No more hatred. No more backstabbing.
01:16:16I missed you every single day, Jess.
01:16:19I'm so sorry for everything both of us had to go through.
01:16:23Jessica? Clara?
01:16:26I am so sorry for everything that I've done to you both.
01:16:31I was wrong.
01:16:33And I know I can never fully make up for it, but I want to try.
01:16:38James, you kept us apart for so many years.
01:16:41It's gonna be hard to forgive and forget.
01:16:43I know, Clara.
01:16:48Jess, are you all right?
01:16:53Yeah, I know, I'm... I'm fine.
01:16:56You know, I just feel...
01:16:59a little nauseous, that's all.
01:17:02Have you been getting any other symptoms, like dizziness or fatigue?
01:17:07Yeah, but I just thought that was from all the stress.
01:17:13Sweetheart, you're pregnant!
01:17:17Really?
01:17:18You're showing all the signs, Jess.
01:17:22We're gonna have a baby!
01:17:25Wait, that means I'm gonna be a grandpa!
01:17:30Yeah!
01:17:38Daniel.
01:17:41There's something you need to do.
01:17:45What's this?
01:17:47This is a ring your grandma left.
01:17:50And I think this is the perfect time to use it.
01:17:54Go get it.
01:17:56Do I do this?
01:17:57Yeah, go on.
01:18:07Jess? Jess!
01:18:12Jess, I know we've only ever spent time together a week during Christmas.
01:18:16And we've been through so much in that time.
01:18:19And over the past five years, all I've wanted to do is be with you.
01:18:24And I've had to endure the pain of that not being possible.
01:18:27I want to spend every waking moment in time with you.
01:18:30What I'm trying to say is, Jess...
01:18:36Will you marry me?
01:18:40For real this time.
01:18:42Yes, Daniel, yes, I will marry you! Yes!
01:18:45Really?
01:18:46Yes!
01:18:49Yes!