Lawyer Up, My Heiress Short Drama
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00:00:00I have a gift for you. Jessica, you have inherited this mansion, along with your father's business
00:00:13empire and assets worth over a billion dollars. I just need a signature from you. Oh, and
00:00:18a hundred and five million dollars in cash.
00:00:21Let me hold on to you. I'll be a baby. Yeah. You know, my whole life, I grew up in foster
00:00:32care, moving from place to place, and now I finally have a place that I can call home.
00:00:39Well, it's real great to win the jackpot. No, my only wish is to reunite with my mother.
00:00:45You bastard child. You will never reunite with your mother. We made sure that that whore
00:00:50is gone forever. My mother is gone because of you. Well, we had a little help from James
00:00:56Thornton, the most powerful man in the Thornton family. Time for you to go back to your poor
00:01:01little country, sis. Yes, ma'am. U.S.C.A.S. The movies were expired years ago. You're being
00:01:07deported. What? No, there must be some mistake. Adrian, didn't you help me file my immigration
00:01:12paperwork? Whoops. I guess I screwed up. What? Hey, baby. Adrian, are you cheating on me
00:01:22with her? Choose the right side, babe. You'll never win against them. That's true. Um, according
00:01:27to the terms of the will, non-citizens are not eligible to inherit the estate. Everything will
00:01:33pass through your next of kin, Lisa and Kristen Miller. You thought you could get rich overnight?
00:01:40Keep dreaming. Seriously? Bon voyage, have sis.
00:01:51The boss is in surgery. They're about to deport a woman named Jessica Miller.
00:01:55Jessica Miller? It's her.
00:01:58Oh, thank God you're alive. She's so beautiful and kind. The girl I've always dreamed of.
00:02:11She saved my life once. I owe her.
00:02:17Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Jessica? Do I know you? She doesn't remember me.
00:02:23I'm Daniel. You're a lawyer. Just pretend we know each other. If I can get you out of here.
00:02:27You've spoken to the judge and Miss Miller should be released immediately.
00:02:32We can't deport her. She is about to marry a US citizen.
00:02:37Who's the lucky guy? I am. I'll marry her.
00:02:46A fake marriage won't save her. Our marriage is a fake marriage.
00:02:50A fake marriage won't save her. Our marriage is real. Yeah, 100% real. Prove it then.
00:03:02That's it? You call that a kiss?
00:03:09Any more proof, officer? Look, this guy is a lawyer to some of the most important families in
00:03:20town. And if you don't let her go, then they'll make sure you lose your damn job. Fine, you can
00:03:25have her. Thank you, officer. Guys, I think we're good. It's not over. We'll be checking your
00:03:38marital status and conducting interviews. And there are a few very specific requirements you
00:03:42should know. Make sure you two are staying in the same house and sleeping in the same bed.
00:03:47Or it's game over. Well, thank you for the rescue. Oh, it's no problem. But um,
00:04:01Daniel, would you marry me? Oh, Jessica, I've waited for this moment for five years.
00:04:09I mean, it would only be a contract marriage. But once I get my green card,
00:04:15I'll inherit my father's business empire and I'll share half of it with you.
00:04:20Even your misunderstanding looks so cute. I only want you, Jessica.
00:04:24But before I get my green card, you're gonna have to help me deal with my stepsister and her mom.
00:04:30They're trying to get rid of me and they've already stolen my fortune and they made my
00:04:35mother disappear. Deal. What? That's it? This literally stands for loyalties and new beginnings.
00:04:48Something that I want with you. Now I know it's rushed, but I promise you,
00:04:54I will buy you a proper ring soon.
00:05:05Now on, let's make every Christmas our own for like, full of memories.
00:05:10You can't do this. Jess, it's okay. Just wait here. I'll handle it.
00:05:29What? Why are you helping that girl? Kristen Miller is our ally and she wants her the hell
00:05:35out of this picture. It's too late, dad. We already got married. Are you insane? Did you
00:05:41forget you're supposed to marry Ashley? Daniel Thornton. My mother is gone because of you?
00:05:49Well, we had a little help from James Thornton, the most powerful man in the Thornton family.
00:05:56Wait, I recognize that face from the newspaper. That was James Thornton from the Thornton family,
00:06:02the family responsible for my mother's disappearance.
00:06:09Stop telling me what I can and cannot do. She saved my life. I owe it to her. Roll the hell
00:06:13up, Daniel. You need to remember your position as the heir to our family and you need to divorce
00:06:19that girl. Now I'm doing this to clean your mess up. Just leave us alone.
00:06:24Sorry about that. Is your name Daniel Thornton? Yeah.
00:06:39The Thornton family are responsible for the disappearance of my mother. I have been searching
00:06:43for her my entire life. Jess, I can explain. I'm not married. Wait, wait, wait, Jess, Jess.
00:06:52I'm not who you think I am. I have nothing to do with that family. Oh,
00:06:55really? Because your name is right here on the marriage certificate.
00:06:59I share the last name Thornton and I am not one of them. Thornton is a common name,
00:07:04just an ordinary girl. Really? Well, I don't believe you. I saw you talking to James Thornton.
00:07:09Is he your father? No, he's not my father. He was threatening to drive you out of the country
00:07:17and I was not going to have anything to do with it. Jess, I'm on your side.
00:07:21You're not one of them. I'm sorry. It's okay. Don't worry about it.
00:07:32Well, you have a nice apartment. Oh.
00:07:37So you're a Labrador. That looks exactly like mine. I got mine as a Christmas present when I
00:07:41was nine. No way. I got mine as a Christmas present when I was nine. That's crazy.
00:07:46Jess, we're going to have to sleep in the same room together just in case immigration ambush us.
00:07:49Yeah, but are you sure you're okay sleeping on the carpet? I mean, you've done so much for me
00:07:55already and it's just... Jess, please, I insist. We made a deal, remember? Also, I want to thank you
00:08:02for giving me the chance to get rich. It's okay, Daniel.
00:08:15Okay.
00:08:21Okay.
00:08:41No. No, no, no, no. I was just passing by and just... Do you need anything?
00:08:48I was joking. Yeah, could you pass me a towel? It's just hanging out next to the door.
00:08:55Yeah, sure, sure.
00:09:08Oh my god. What? I just got fired.
00:09:11What? Wait, Jess, let me go with you.
00:09:29Sam, please, don't fire me. I'm sorry, Jess, but your immigration issue put us in a tough spot.
00:09:36I've worked for this company for years. I'm sorry, Jess. There's nothing I can do. I'm sorry.
00:09:49Look who's here. Someone who just got fired. This suits you.
00:09:57It was you. I should have known you were behind this. I'm not going to let you stay here
00:10:02and ruin things. I'm going to take away everything you have, sister.
00:10:10You just made a big mistake, sir. Who are you?
00:10:12My name is Daniel Thornton, son of James Thornton, the chairman of Thornton Enterprise.
00:10:18Oh, Mr. Thornton, welcome. What brings you here?
00:10:25Well, I have some good news for you. Jessica Miller, she's just closed a billion dollar deal.
00:10:33Take a look.
00:10:44Oh my god.
00:10:48It's real. Absolutely. With her hard work and dedication, she's made this possible.
00:10:55It's a real shame you're going to lose such a valuable employee.
00:10:58Oh, Mr. Thornton, I have made a huge mistake. Jessica will stay.
00:11:07Good. And make sure nobody knows we had this conversation.
00:11:16Jessica, you should have told me.
00:11:22What are you talking about, son?
00:11:24Jessica, you secured a huge deal for the company. Thank you.
00:11:29Did you not just fire her?
00:11:30I changed my mind. Jessica's staying. Actually, she's being promoted to sales manager.
00:11:39Can't afford to lose someone as valuable as like her.
00:11:42Great. Thanks, Sam.
00:11:45This is not over.
00:11:50I can't believe it. Jessica kept her job and she gets promoted.
00:11:54Don't worry, Lisa. I just spoke with James Thornton and he had the lawyer
00:11:58change the will in our favor. Jessica will get nothing.
00:12:02Oh my god. That's fantastic.
00:12:15No way.
00:12:21Jessica, how's work?
00:12:24Did you get your job back?
00:12:25Daniel, I need a lawyer.
00:12:33Well, look who decided to show up.
00:12:37Too bad for you, Jess. Turns out daddy's will left you nothing.
00:12:41I knew all along Robert wouldn't leave anything for this little pathetic bastard child.
00:12:47You are out of luck.
00:12:49Well, that's a lie. You showed me the will and I signed the documents.
00:12:54I'm sorry, Jessica. I've just discovered a revised will that supports Kristen and Lisa's claims.
00:13:03Mr. Thornton.
00:13:04Who is this?
00:13:05He's my lawyer. And a damn good one.
00:13:07Oh. You know, Jess, I didn't realize you had enough money to pay for a fancy little lawyer.
00:13:13You sleep with him?
00:13:15Patrick, can I have a word with you outside?
00:13:18Talk all you want. It won't change anything.
00:13:25All right, Patrick. I'm going to keep this short and sweet.
00:13:31I know you changed the will to favor Kristen and Lisa.
00:13:33I know what you're talking about, Mr. Thornton. The revised will's solid.
00:13:37Ted found an email exchange with my father. Here, take a look.
00:13:42You've been caught, Patrick.
00:13:43Honor of the will, I'll report you to the Bar Association.
00:13:46You'll lose your license and any chance of practicing law again.
00:13:49That goes against your father's wishes. You don't understand the position you put me in.
00:13:53I'll deal with my father. Don't you worry about that.
00:13:56You just worry about doing the right thing.
00:14:03Um, this revised will is a fake. The original will stands.
00:14:06What the hell are you doing?
00:14:08He's doing the right thing.
00:14:11Jessica, you've gotten your inheritance back. Congratulations.
00:14:16Oh my god.
00:14:18Patrick, do what you are supposed to do or James will make sure you face the consequences.
00:14:26Don't listen to him, Patrick. I'll deal with James Thornton.
00:14:29Who the hell do you think you are?
00:14:31James Thornton is one of the most powerful men in this town.
00:14:35I sure can. Isn't that right, Patrick?
00:14:38Yes. The original will stands.
00:14:40No, you are crazy.
00:14:42No, I'm not. According to the original will, Jessica stands to inherit this mansion.
00:14:47Kristen, you're out. I think you two should leave.
00:14:50You ho-wrecker. Just like your mother.
00:14:54I will not allow violence.
00:14:57I didn't come here to argue over a house and assets.
00:15:01I came here to be recognized as an actual member of this family.
00:15:05Yeah, well it's easy for you to say you're getting everything.
00:15:07You don't know how lucky you are, Lisa.
00:15:09You grew up with a father who loved you.
00:15:11I have none.
00:15:12And you took my mother away from me and I still don't know where she is.
00:15:18You two don't deserve this mansion.
00:15:20And I would rather give it away to a charity than to see the two of you living it.
00:15:31You two should pack your things up. You have one week to leave this house.
00:15:35What the hell were you thinking? Sabotaging my plan?
00:15:38I was just doing the right thing.
00:15:39The right thing? Going against me?
00:15:43Kristen Miller has got no power anymore. Her game is over.
00:15:46I'm sure you didn't come all this way just to argue with me.
00:15:50So what do you want?
00:15:52I just want Jessica to get her mom back.
00:15:55Interesting.
00:15:56I'm not sure I'm interested in your business, but I'm sure you're interested in Jessica's business.
00:16:03Interesting.
00:16:06What's in it for me?
00:16:08Once Jessica gets her mom back, I'll do whatever you want.
00:16:12Whatever I want? Like what exactly?
00:16:16I'll marry Ashley.
00:16:18You'll marry Ashley?
00:16:21Yeah.
00:16:21You're willing to do that?
00:16:23Yeah, I am.
00:16:25But only if she's reunited with her mother.
00:16:29Okay, deal.
00:16:32I'll make the arrangements.
00:16:34So you're really in love with this one, huh?
00:16:36Yeah, I am.
00:16:40I sure hope she's good.
00:16:43She is.
00:16:47What's wrong?
00:16:49We have a guest.
00:16:52Mr. Thornton, good to see you again. Interview time.
00:16:57Great.
00:17:00When did you two meet?
00:17:02We met at a friend's party two years ago.
00:17:05What do you say, Jessica?
00:17:08Oh, yeah, yeah.
00:17:10Interesting.
00:17:12And when did you decide to get married?
00:17:14Eight months ago.
00:17:16Six months or eight months? Which one is it?
00:17:18Yeah, eight months ago. Sorry, I just...
00:17:20Sorry, I'm always getting mixed up.
00:17:23Sure, easy mistake to make.
00:17:26And what's your anniversary date?
00:17:28March 15th.
00:17:30March 15th?
00:17:32All right, thank you.
00:17:36Uh, that's it?
00:17:38Yes, Mr. Thornton. I have everything I need.
00:17:41I'll report back to the judges.
00:17:45Oh, wait, uh, miss.
00:17:49How did we do in there?
00:17:53It was pretty bad.
00:17:56Look, I'm the son of James Thornton.
00:18:00I know who you are.
00:18:02Uh, okay.
00:18:05You want to bribe me?
00:18:08Yes.
00:18:09I can't be bribed.
00:18:10Here's one million dollars.
00:18:16Two million dollars.
00:18:18Right.
00:18:22Three million dollars.
00:18:24It's tempting, but like I said, you can't bribe me.
00:18:27Please, can you just give us one more week to prepare?
00:18:30I really want to be with this woman.
00:18:32She means the world to me.
00:18:34She saved my life.
00:18:35I'm not going to take your money, but I'll give you one week.
00:18:38Make it count.
00:18:41Next time, I want to see some genuine affection between you two.
00:18:43If anything seems a bit off, your game's up.
00:18:46Of course.
00:18:47And one more thing.
00:18:49I can tell you two haven't had sex yet.
00:18:52I'm that good, Mr. Daniel.
00:18:55Don't try and fool me.
00:19:00She gave us another chance.
00:19:01Oh, thank God.
00:19:03We have one week to get our story straight.
00:19:06Thank you, Daniel.
00:19:07You've been very, very helpful today.
00:19:25Now, I wanted to make our first Christmas special, so...
00:19:29I did a little digging and I found this.
00:19:32This tree is amazing.
00:19:39What happened?
00:19:41Let me have a look.
00:20:00Um, I have a festive gift for you two.
00:20:19Wow.
00:20:21Jess, you look gorgeous.
00:20:25And then I told him that's not how you negotiate.
00:20:55What must have been wrong?
00:21:12Maybe.
00:21:14Maybe not.
00:21:25So that is how you negotiate.
00:21:32You're not like that.
00:21:46You're stuck.
00:21:48Uh, hold on. I got this.
00:21:50Uh, oh.
00:22:25Oh, my God.
00:22:47I've seen this before in the magazine.
00:22:49It looks like one of those, um...
00:22:51Frontier family watches.
00:22:53Is it real?
00:22:55Uh...
00:22:57No.
00:22:59It's fake.
00:23:01You wear a fake watch?
00:23:03Yeah.
00:23:15I'm so happy, Jess.
00:23:21There's also something I need to tell you about your mom.
00:23:39Oh, my God.
00:23:41Did I just sleep with Daniel last night?
00:23:43I told him it would only be a contract marriage.
00:23:51Morning.
00:23:53Morning.
00:23:55This is the most beautiful morning that I've ever had.
00:23:57Daniel, I'm...
00:23:59I'm so sorry about last night.
00:24:01It was...
00:24:03It wasn't supposed to happen,
00:24:05and I promise it will never happen again.
00:24:07She didn't mean it.
00:24:09Oh, Jessica.
00:24:11Last night was amazing.
00:24:13Uh...
00:24:15Yeah, Jess, uh...
00:24:17I get it.
00:24:19It was a one-time thing.
00:24:21Yeah, just like...
00:24:23Just a one-time thing.
00:24:25Yeah.
00:24:27Anyway, it's, uh...
00:24:29Your big day today.
00:24:31You're the new CEO of the Miller Empire.
00:24:33Thank you
00:24:35for the reminder.
00:24:39Now that you mention it, I'm really scared.
00:24:41Oh, no, Jess.
00:24:43I didn't mean it like that.
00:24:45What I was meant to say is...
00:24:49I'm gonna help.
00:24:55I don't know what to do, Mother.
00:24:57That bitch is kicking us out.
00:24:59We still have a chance.
00:25:01That bastard child needs a unanimous vote from the board
00:25:03to be chosen as the next CEO.
00:25:05So we just need a board member to back this up.
00:25:07I will call Richard.
00:25:09Everyone respects Richard's vote,
00:25:11and I will make sure he doesn't vote for her.
00:25:13I'll dig up all the dirt I can find on her.
00:25:15You go, girl.
00:25:19These clothes are...
00:25:21beautiful,
00:25:23but, uh...
00:25:25very expensive.
00:25:27Like this one.
00:25:29That is...
00:25:31$9,000.
00:25:33Jess, don't worry about it.
00:25:35It's on me.
00:25:37Look at it as, uh...
00:25:39my first gift to my wife.
00:25:41Daniel, I can't let you pay for this.
00:25:43Look, Jess.
00:25:45You're gonna be a CEO,
00:25:47which means you've got to look the part.
00:25:49Trust me. It's an investment.
00:25:51Mr. Thornton,
00:25:53welcome back. How can I assist you today?
00:25:55You come here a lot?
00:25:57Uh, no.
00:25:59Well, of course. Mr. Thornton owns this store.
00:26:01Uh, Jess,
00:26:03why don't you try this one on?
00:26:05You'll look great in it.
00:26:09Well, Jess, you look...
00:26:11amazing.
00:26:13You think so?
00:26:15Yeah.
00:26:17This is exactly what a CEO would wear.
00:26:19Absolutely. Great choice.
00:26:21We'll take this one.
00:26:23Something on your mind?
00:26:25Well, it's probably
00:26:27nothing, but it's just...
00:26:29that clerk seemed very fond of you.
00:26:31Oh, uh...
00:26:33being friendly is a part of my job.
00:26:35Okay.
00:26:41So that's how you got
00:26:43your lawyer, huh?
00:26:45Now that you mention it,
00:26:47maybe she was a little friendly.
00:26:49But we got a discount.
00:26:51Sure.
00:26:59What a slut.
00:27:03Trust me, Jess.
00:27:05You can do this.
00:27:07Yeah, but what if they don't accept me?
00:27:09They will. Trust me. Just speak from the heart.
00:27:11Show the true self.
00:27:13Look at you two little lovebirds.
00:27:17What the fuck?
00:27:21Ted, we'll talk about this later.
00:27:23Okay.
00:27:25You go in.
00:27:27I'll meet you in there soon, okay?
00:27:33Good luck in there, sis.
00:27:35You're gonna need it.
00:27:37You don't have the votes.
00:27:41I know my background
00:27:43doesn't seem very typical of a CEO,
00:27:45but I built myself
00:27:47from the bottom up here.
00:27:49Miller Corporation is a leader
00:27:51in tech
00:27:53and services, reaching industries
00:27:55from healthcare to energy.
00:27:57We have over 10,000
00:27:59employees worldwide
00:28:01who have worked hard
00:28:03to build this company from the ground up,
00:28:05and I was one of them. I know them.
00:28:07And I believe that I can help
00:28:09lead this company to become
00:28:11everyone's company.
00:28:13Let's proceed to the vote.
00:28:15All in favor?
00:28:19Robert lost his damn mind.
00:28:21He picked his secret child to be the CEO
00:28:23only because of his guilty conscience.
00:28:25Richard, if I may...
00:28:27I'm not done talking.
00:28:29You can't lead us,
00:28:31and you're not getting my vote.
00:28:33Richard, if I may speak...
00:28:35Go ahead,
00:28:37I lost my mind.
00:28:41Sorry for interrupting everyone,
00:28:43but I have something important to share with you all today.
00:28:45Who the hell are you?
00:28:47Well, Richard, I'm the person who's going to expose you.
00:28:49What did you just say?
00:28:51How do I say this?
00:28:53You're a sex pervert.
00:28:55What?
00:28:59You see, everyone,
00:29:01this file contains
00:29:03multiple sexual harassment lawsuits
00:29:05that have occurred over the past 30 years.
00:29:07Some of them
00:29:09also have ongoing lawsuits.
00:29:11They're all just allegations, and they've all been settled.
00:29:13I'm innocent.
00:29:15We've also got in contact with some of the victims,
00:29:17and they're willing to come forward and testify.
00:29:19Actually, I have not finished yet.
00:29:21You're also stealing money from the company,
00:29:23and we have financial records to prove it.
00:29:29The evidence is clear.
00:29:31He's guilty.
00:29:33Okay, then.
00:29:35Let's all vote for Richard Donnell's
00:29:37immediate suspension.
00:29:39All in favor?
00:29:43We have 15 votes.
00:29:45The board has decided
00:29:47Richard Donnell is officially removed
00:29:49from his position.
00:29:51Security, escort him out immediately.
00:29:53I know my way.
00:29:59And all in favor of appointing
00:30:01Jessica Miller as the new CEO.
00:30:17I'm sorry I was late.
00:30:19I had to make sure I had enough evidence to mail.
00:30:21No, don't be sorry, Daniel. That was so worth the wait.
00:30:23Good.
00:30:25This is not over.
00:30:27You'll see.
00:30:29You're about to be evicted soon.
00:30:31Bye-bye.
00:30:37She won again, that bitch.
00:30:39I know. It's so unfair.
00:30:41Don't we have a guest?
00:30:43Lisa, honey, I've been trying to reach you.
00:30:45Why haven't you returned my calls?
00:30:47I've been busy.
00:30:49Busy? Even with Jessica?
00:30:51How did you know?
00:30:53Oh, I know. And I think I know how to help you take it down.
00:30:55Again.
00:30:57You don't have to be any more angry.
00:30:59I only needed you to help me get rid of Jessica.
00:31:01To the new CEO of the Miller Empire.
00:31:07I couldn't have done it without you, Daniel.
00:31:09I also have another Christmas surprise for you.
00:31:11Who are you calling?
00:31:15Is it?
00:31:17Yes, Jess.
00:31:19It's your mother, Clara.
00:31:21Oh, my God. Mom?
00:31:23Oh, Jessica, you're a grown woman now.
00:31:25The Miller family threatened to kill you, Jess.
00:31:27I had no option but to vanish.
00:31:31Oh, Mom, it's okay.
00:31:33You didn't do anything wrong.
00:31:35I'll bring you back into the country, I promise.
00:31:37Daniel, how did you find her?
00:31:39I have a few powerful friends.
00:31:41They did me a favor.
00:31:43But I'll leave you two alone.
00:31:55Please.
00:31:57Daniel.
00:31:59Adrian.
00:32:01Long time no see, buddy.
00:32:03Oh, my God. How long has it been?
00:32:05Ten years.
00:32:07Oh, my God.
00:32:09The last time I must have seen you was at law school.
00:32:11Yep.
00:32:13Go Reds.
00:32:15Go Reds.
00:32:17What are you doing here?
00:32:19Just in town to run some errands.
00:32:21Just want to come in for a quick bite.
00:32:23I saw your date earlier.
00:32:25She looks pretty.
00:32:27Yeah, my wife.
00:32:29Your wife? Yeah, Jess.
00:32:31You're married? Yes.
00:32:33Yeah, you have to introduce me to her.
00:32:35Come on, let's go say hi.
00:32:37Come and say hello. It's good to see you, bud.
00:32:39Good to see you, too, man.
00:32:41Jess, I wanted you to meet an old friend of mine.
00:32:43Adrian, this is Jess. Jess, this is Adrian.
00:32:45We went to law school together.
00:32:49I don't want to see him.
00:32:53I don't want to see him.
00:32:55You two know each other?
00:32:57Yes, Daniel.
00:32:59I was her first boyfriend.
00:33:03Come on, Jess.
00:33:05Don't you miss me?
00:33:07I don't want to see you anymore.
00:33:09I know you still love me, Jess.
00:33:11No, I don't.
00:33:15I think you should leave, Adrian.
00:33:17Okay, Daniel, relax.
00:33:19Now.
00:33:23I'm leaving.
00:33:27Does she know she's lying?
00:33:33Boss, Adrian Westley now represents
00:33:35the East Side Crystal Mirror.
00:33:37They want to protect the West.
00:33:39I should have known.
00:33:41What else?
00:33:43Adrian also used me, Jessica.
00:33:45Actually, he's the one who sabotaged
00:33:47Jessica's immigration paperwork.
00:33:49He caused all this trouble.
00:33:53That son of a bitch.
00:33:55We need to win this war.
00:33:57Do whatever it takes.
00:34:05Daniel?
00:34:07Sorry.
00:34:09Did I wake you?
00:34:11No, can...
00:34:13Can you join me in bed, please?
00:34:17Are you sure?
00:34:19I just...
00:34:21I wanted to apologize
00:34:23for earlier.
00:34:25The restaurant.
00:34:27I got a bit carried away.
00:34:29Jess, you don't need to apologize.
00:34:31Adrian's an asshole.
00:34:33He's just trying to do it
00:34:35to get under your skin.
00:34:37I did care for Adrian once,
00:34:39but he just destroyed
00:34:41everything we had.
00:34:43I want you to know
00:34:45that I'm here
00:34:47because of you.
00:34:49And you're
00:34:51the only one
00:34:53who I love.
00:34:55No one else.
00:35:05I love you too, Jess.
00:35:07And I'm not going anywhere.
00:35:17Good morning, husband.
00:35:21Good morning, husband.
00:35:23Good morning, wife.
00:35:25Are you ready for your big day
00:35:27as the new CEO?
00:35:29If only you were with me.
00:35:48You're gonna do great today.
00:35:56Jess?
00:35:58Here's your coffee.
00:36:02What's wrong?
00:36:04No, it's just, it's this job.
00:36:06It's all so new to me.
00:36:08Okay, calm down.
00:36:10Remember, you're the CEO,
00:36:12which means you're the boss.
00:36:14Yeah, but I don't know
00:36:16Hey, Jess.
00:36:18Look at you, sitting in the big chair now.
00:36:20Oh, Giovanna, I am
00:36:22so happy you're here.
00:36:24Aww.
00:36:26You must be Daniel.
00:36:28Jessica's been talking about you
00:36:30for days.
00:36:32I'm flattered.
00:36:34I really wish you could be here with me, G. It's exhausting.
00:36:36At least you have a job, Jess.
00:36:38I've been looking for work for the past
00:36:40two months.
00:36:42Jess?
00:36:44Do you like Gianna being here?
00:36:48Of course.
00:36:50We've been besties since forever.
00:36:52Yeah, what kind of question is that?
00:36:54Well, why don't you use your CEO
00:36:56power and hire
00:36:58Gianna?
00:37:00Oh, I know what you mean!
00:37:02I don't understand.
00:37:04How would you
00:37:06like to come work
00:37:08for me?
00:37:10Of course!
00:37:12My first order
00:37:14as CEO,
00:37:16Gianna, you are
00:37:18hired as my personal assistant.
00:37:20Oh my god, Jess, thank you
00:37:22so much. See?
00:37:24Being a boss is easy.
00:37:26You can do whatever you want.
00:37:34Oh my god.
00:37:36What's wrong?
00:37:38The company's stock prices are dropping like crazy.
00:37:40What is happening?
00:37:42This is wrong.
00:37:44The stock's going down.
00:37:46Well, well, well.
00:37:48Looks like things aren't going so well.
00:37:50What did you do, Lisa?
00:37:52I asked Richard and some of the other investors
00:37:54to sell their stocks.
00:37:56The board members are not going to be happy
00:37:58about the stock prices, Jessica.
00:38:00What do you want?
00:38:02Resign as CEO
00:38:04or I will destroy this company.
00:38:06No way.
00:38:08Then I will destroy this company.
00:38:10Jessica, the board members are asking
00:38:12to meet with you. They're angry.
00:38:18What are you going to do, Jess?
00:38:20Okay, I'll meet with the board.
00:38:22Wait, Jess.
00:38:24Don't go. Take a seat.
00:38:26What is it?
00:38:28Lisa,
00:38:30are you sure the stock prices are going down?
00:38:32Because to me, they seem to be going
00:38:34up and up.
00:38:36That's impossible. You would need at least a billion dollars.
00:38:40I guess anything's possible these days.
00:38:42God damn it!
00:38:44God, she's annoying.
00:38:50You must be my lucky star.
00:38:58Daniel.
00:39:00Gina.
00:39:02I know who you are, Daniel.
00:39:04I'm the son of James Thornton.
00:39:06How did you find out?
00:39:08My identity is meant to be a secret.
00:39:10I used to work for your father.
00:39:12Please don't tell Jess. I'll pay you. How much do you want?
00:39:14I don't want your money.
00:39:16I care for my friend.
00:39:18Actually, your father fired me
00:39:20because I tried to help Jessica.
00:39:22I'm sorry, Gina.
00:39:24It's okay.
00:39:26I just want to know why.
00:39:28She hates my family.
00:39:30I have to lie to her.
00:39:32She loves you.
00:39:34I can see that.
00:39:36You really think so?
00:39:38Yes.
00:39:40I love her too.
00:39:42She's the best thing that's ever happened to me.
00:39:44That's good to hear.
00:39:46Please protect her.
00:39:54Daniel.
00:39:56It's my mom.
00:39:58Adrian threatened her.
00:40:02Adrian threatened my mom on the phone.
00:40:04He said he was going to block her
00:40:06from entering the country.
00:40:08What should we do?
00:40:10Jess.
00:40:12I don't want you to worry about it.
00:40:14I'm going to make sure your mom gets here safely.
00:40:28Ted.
00:40:30I need you to make sure Jessica's mom gets here safely.
00:40:32Book her on the first flight out tomorrow.
00:40:34Got it, boss.
00:40:36She'll be here in town the day after tomorrow.
00:40:38Good.
00:40:44Jess, it's been taken care of.
00:40:46Your mom's going to be here the day after tomorrow.
00:40:48Thank you, Daniel.
00:40:52But I'm...
00:40:54I'm still scared.
00:40:56I just... I need a day off.
00:40:58I love the sound of that.
00:41:00What did you have in mind?
00:41:02I was thinking...
00:41:04I want to buy a house.
00:41:14So?
00:41:16Do you like this place?
00:41:18It's amazing.
00:41:20But, Jess, I appreciate the gesture.
00:41:22But you don't need to buy me a house.
00:41:24No.
00:41:26No.
00:41:28I insist.
00:41:30You've done so much to help me.
00:41:32Besides, we can live together here.
00:41:34Miss Thornton.
00:41:36Hi.
00:41:38Your father is here.
00:41:40Are you meeting him here?
00:41:42Well...
00:41:44I've never met your parents.
00:41:46So...
00:41:48I'm pretty excited to meet an in-law.
00:41:50Oh.
00:41:52Jess, is that him?
00:41:54Come on, let's go say hi.
00:41:56Jess, wait.
00:41:58Wait, wait, wait.
00:42:00Um...
00:42:02I might not have told my dad about you and our marriage.
00:42:04Why?
00:42:06Uh...
00:42:08Because he has a heart condition.
00:42:10I think it's best you stay here.
00:42:12Okay.
00:42:14I'll just...
00:42:16stay here, then.
00:42:18Good.
00:42:22Dad?
00:42:24Come on.
00:42:26What the hell?
00:42:28Jessica's here. She can't see her face, so don't take them off.
00:42:32I want to talk to you about Ashley, Daniel.
00:42:38Why hasn't Daniel told his father about me and our wedding?
00:42:40Ashley?
00:42:42Really?
00:42:44Not today.
00:42:46And what is this shirt you're wearing?
00:42:48Mother insisted I wear it.
00:42:50I'm sorry you're that annoying.
00:42:52Right.
00:42:54Said it makes me look more grounded.
00:42:56And it holds you up.
00:43:00And don't go changing our subject.
00:43:02I want to discuss our agreement.
00:43:04I give you Clara, and you marry Ashley.
00:43:10Why does he look so nervous?
00:43:12Am I not good enough?
00:43:14Do we have to talk about this right now?
00:43:16I held up my end of the bargain, Daniel.
00:43:18I want this deal done now.
00:43:20Actually, Clara isn't safe yet.
00:43:22Lisa Miller might try and be sabotaging everything.
00:43:24This is why you don't mess with the Miller family.
00:43:26You shouldn't have left it alone.
00:43:28All I'm asking is just a few more days.
00:43:30She is coming to town in a few days.
00:43:32What?
00:43:34Jess!
00:43:36Jess.
00:43:38Jess!
00:43:40Jess.
00:43:50Dad, this is Jess.
00:43:52Jess, this is Dad.
00:43:54You can call him Jimmy.
00:43:56Jimmy?
00:43:58I'm Jimmy, sweetie.
00:44:00It's lovely to meet you, Jimmy.
00:44:02And can I just say,
00:44:04that is a lovely Hawaiian shirt.
00:44:06It really suits you.
00:44:08Well, thank you, Jessica.
00:44:10It's one I'm fond of.
00:44:12So, who is Ashley?
00:44:14I heard you guys talking about her earlier.
00:44:16Oh,
00:44:18she's just a
00:44:20old family friend.
00:44:22They grew up and went to law school together.
00:44:26And she had Daniel's first kiss.
00:44:28Oh.
00:44:30Her wedding is approaching soon,
00:44:32and I'd like Daniel to attend.
00:44:34Dad!
00:44:36I'm reminiscing about the good old days.
00:44:38No, it's fine, honestly.
00:44:40It's lovely to hear about Daniel's childhood,
00:44:42and more about his life.
00:44:44You bastard child!
00:44:48Well, well.
00:44:50What do we have here?
00:44:52You think you can afford this place?
00:44:54You're about to lose this battle
00:44:56and be out on the streets soon.
00:44:58Who's this clown?
00:45:00Looks like he belongs in a circus.
00:45:02How dare you, Kristen!
00:45:04How do you know my name?
00:45:06And don't you dare call me by my first name.
00:45:08That's enough!
00:45:10Don't talk to my father like that.
00:45:14Oh,
00:45:16he's your father.
00:45:18How does it feel to be a father
00:45:20of such a loser?
00:45:22Don't talk to my family like that.
00:45:24Your family.
00:45:26Your family suck.
00:45:28Your family suck, Jessica.
00:45:30Especially your mother.
00:45:32The home-wrecking tramp.
00:45:34A whore.
00:45:42Your family suck, Jessica.
00:45:44Especially your mother.
00:45:46The home-wrecking tramp.
00:45:48A whore.
00:45:50A whore.
00:45:52Damn!
00:45:56How dare
00:45:58you slap me?
00:46:00That is enough, Kristen.
00:46:02You're not going to lay a hand
00:46:04on my wife.
00:46:06Ladies,
00:46:08you need to leave now.
00:46:10You can't throw us out. We're buyers.
00:46:12We're not going anywhere.
00:46:14The owner of this property has banned you from coming here.
00:46:16You need to leave now or I will call security.
00:46:18You
00:46:20will regret this.
00:46:22I've heard that a thousand times.
00:46:24Now leave.
00:46:34Thank you, Jessica.
00:46:36You stood up for me.
00:46:38Well, we're family, Jimmy.
00:46:40That's what I'm supposed to do.
00:46:44Well,
00:46:46I appreciate it.
00:46:48You're a nice girl.
00:46:50You found a good wife, son.
00:46:54Dad, about
00:46:56Ashley's wedding, I don't think I'm going to be able to make it.
00:46:58I'll look into it.
00:47:00I'll speak to her about it.
00:47:02Oh, no, no, no. Daniel can still attend.
00:47:04It's not a problem.
00:47:06Jess, I just want to focus on you and I.
00:47:08I'm not the jealous type.
00:47:10Plus, I don't want you to miss your first crush's
00:47:12wedding.
00:47:14Well, you decide, Daniel.
00:47:16Oh, there's a long
00:47:18party. You two want to come?
00:47:20It's in three hours.
00:47:22Yeah.
00:47:24Dad, we'll go.
00:47:26Great. I'll see you there.
00:47:38Well, this place is extremely high class.
00:47:40Well,
00:47:42my dad has a few rich friends.
00:47:46And James Thornton
00:47:48is here.
00:47:50I know you don't want to see him.
00:47:52But Jess,
00:47:54my dad's here. He's going to join us later.
00:47:56Okay.
00:47:58The bidding's about to start.
00:48:04Oh, that bitch is here!
00:48:06I know. Don't worry.
00:48:08We can teach him a lesson.
00:48:10Let's see if Daniel can handle a little
00:48:12humiliation.
00:48:14With money.
00:48:16I haven't gotten my inheritance back yet.
00:48:18Yeah, I know. Your mother spoke to Richard.
00:48:20He said he's willing to domain some cash
00:48:22if we make Jessica look ugly.
00:48:26You're the best.
00:48:28I know.
00:48:34Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this evening's auction.
00:48:36We have for you
00:48:38the last dance.
00:48:40Bid starts at one million dollars.
00:48:44One million dollars!
00:48:48Two million dollars, right here.
00:48:52Three million dollars!
00:48:58Four million dollars!
00:49:00What are they doing?
00:49:02Where did they get that money from?
00:49:04I don't know. They're definitely trying to humiliate you here.
00:49:06Really?
00:49:08But I don't even care about this bit.
00:49:10Five million dollars!
00:49:12Daniel, what are you doing?
00:49:14Don't worry, Jess. I've got this.
00:49:18Five million dollars!
00:49:20Daniel, what are you doing?
00:49:22Don't worry, Jess. I've got this.
00:49:24I've got six million dollars.
00:49:26Cash.
00:49:28Boom.
00:49:30I can't compete with that.
00:49:32Seven million dollars!
00:49:34Eight million dollars!
00:49:36Did that just happen?
00:49:38Ten million dollars!
00:49:42Awesome.
00:49:44Ten million. Once, twice.
00:49:46Sold.
00:49:48Two gentlemen there.
00:49:56Where did you get that money from?
00:49:58Well, do you remember me telling you
00:50:00about how I have a powerful friend?
00:50:02Yeah, the one who
00:50:04helped me find my mother.
00:50:06Jessica.
00:50:08James Thornton.
00:50:10In the flesh, or Mrs. Thornton.
00:50:12I want to apologize to you.
00:50:14I am truly sorry
00:50:16for everything I did to you and your mother.
00:50:18And I'm trying my best
00:50:20to make amends.
00:50:22Well, I don't know what to say.
00:50:24Jess, I know it's a lot to handle.
00:50:26You've just got to trust me.
00:50:28Why don't you just tell me in the first place, Daniel?
00:50:30Jess!
00:50:32Jessica!
00:50:34Don't follow me!
00:50:38Oh, this could get interesting.
00:50:52Look who's alone.
00:50:54No, just leave me alone.
00:50:56I'm never going to win against James Thornton.
00:50:58He's my mother's best friend.
00:51:00You're going to lose everything.
00:51:02Poor babe, still played by the big boys.
00:51:04James Thornton and his son
00:51:06have been playing you all along.
00:51:08What did you just say?
00:51:10James Thornton and his son?
00:51:12Wait, Jess, you didn't know?
00:51:14Daniel Thornton is his son.
00:51:18Oh, my God.
00:51:20I didn't know that. Now that I do.
00:51:22That's enough!
00:51:24Oh!
00:51:26Excuse me, Mr. Thornton.
00:51:28Crown Prince said of the Thornton family.
00:51:38This man has been lying to you all along.
00:51:40Poor little girl's got no one to trust.
00:51:42Both of you, get out of here.
00:51:46Okay.
00:51:54Jess, I've been trying to tell you.
00:51:56Am I a joke to you?
00:51:58No. What do you mean?
00:52:00You and your father.
00:52:02You've been playing me this whole time.
00:52:04No. I've been standing by your side all the time, Jess.
00:52:06I can't trust you.
00:52:08You're lying to me.
00:52:10You're right.
00:52:12You're right.
00:52:16I have been hiding things from you.
00:52:20You know what I haven't told you yet?
00:52:22Another big secret.
00:52:24Are you sure you want to hear this?
00:52:30The other big secret is
00:52:32the first time we met isn't what you think it is.
00:52:36It was five years ago.
00:52:38Five years ago?
00:52:40Yes. At a party.
00:52:42I was drunk and I fell in a pool.
00:52:52Oh, thank God you're alive.
00:52:58I was drowning and you saved my life.
00:53:00But you won't remember that.
00:53:04But I will forever be grateful for what you did for me that day.
00:53:08That was you?
00:53:10Yes. My father forbid me from seeing you.
00:53:12But I didn't care.
00:53:14I confronted him.
00:53:16You can't tell me what to do, Dad.
00:53:18You can't stop me from seeing her.
00:53:20I'll tell you what's best for you, Daniel.
00:53:22That girl and all her family are nothing but trouble.
00:53:26And then he decided to tell me about everything he did to you and your mom.
00:53:28And I felt so guilty.
00:53:30It's okay.
00:53:34I was ashamed to approach you.
00:53:36I just didn't know how to face you without making things worse.
00:53:38And I thought the best thing to do was just be happy.
00:53:42No, I know.
00:53:44And then I heard about you being deported and I just couldn't let that happen.
00:53:46Well,
00:53:48I saved you.
00:53:50And you saved me.
00:53:54Because we just belong together.
00:54:00Ew. Corny.
00:54:02But just
00:54:06no more secrets.
00:54:08Okay?
00:54:10I promise.
00:54:12No more secrets.
00:54:18Okay.
00:54:26You're up early.
00:54:28Yeah.
00:54:30I'm gonna go pick your mom up from the airport.
00:54:32Better sooner than later.
00:54:36Gianna just texted me.
00:54:38She said that I have my first weekly
00:54:40exec meeting this morning.
00:54:42I should postpone it.
00:54:44No. You should definitely go to that.
00:54:46You need to look good in front of your board.
00:54:48Really? Yeah.
00:54:50I'm gonna go pick your mom up from the airport and I'll bring her straight to the office.
00:54:52Thanks.
00:54:54You're the best.
00:54:58Well, that went better than I thought.
00:55:00Don't underestimate yourself, Jess.
00:55:02You did great.
00:55:06Heya, Jess.
00:55:08What are you doing here?
00:55:12What are you doing here?
00:55:14I just wanted to share with you some interesting facts
00:55:16about your dear husband that Daniel Thornton.
00:55:20Gianna, can you wait outside a moment?
00:55:26Okay. I'm telling you now.
00:55:28Whatever bad made-up facts
00:55:30that you've come to tell me about Daniel
00:55:32is not gonna work.
00:55:34Because Daniel already told me everything.
00:55:36Everything? Are you so sure?
00:55:38Yeah. Him and his father came clean
00:55:40about everything. There's nothing more to hide.
00:55:42And did they also tell you Daniel's supposed to marry
00:55:44his childhood sweetheart?
00:55:46Ashley Wimbledon.
00:55:48Heiress to the famous Wimbledon family.
00:55:50Ring any bells?
00:55:52Ashley.
00:55:54Ashley.
00:55:56Who is
00:55:58Ashley? I heard you guys talking about her
00:56:00earlier. Oh, she's just
00:56:02an old childhood
00:56:04friend. They grew up and went to law
00:56:06school together.
00:56:08And she had Daniel's first kiss
00:56:10kiss.
00:56:12He did mention
00:56:14Ashley.
00:56:18He did? Yeah, but he's not gonna marry
00:56:20her. I remember that conversation.
00:56:26Daniel's picking my mother up from the airport himself.
00:56:28I'll be seeing her soon.
00:56:30What are you laughing
00:56:32about?
00:56:36Daniel is bringing
00:56:38my baby.
00:56:40You're not gonna see her.
00:56:44After years of separation with your mother,
00:56:46Daniel didn't let you go along
00:56:48with him to meet with her?
00:56:50What kind of a husband does that? I had an early
00:56:52meeting this morning, and Daniel didn't want me to worry.
00:56:54So easily
00:56:56manipulated, Jess.
00:56:58Just like old times.
00:57:00Yeah, well,
00:57:02I don't believe a word you say.
00:57:04Daniel isn't gonna bring her back.
00:57:06Can't I find out together?
00:57:14Are you sure
00:57:16everything is taken care of? Yes.
00:57:18You're free to live in this country.
00:57:20Clara, I also want to apologize
00:57:22for everything you went through years ago.
00:57:24I'm deeply sorry. Well, you did bring me
00:57:26back here. Right now, I just want
00:57:28to see my daughter.
00:57:30Not so fast, Danny boy.
00:57:36You're too late, Lisa.
00:57:38Clara's here to claim Robert's inheritance back.
00:57:40Oh, I don't think so.
00:57:42Agents, do your thing. Wait. What?
00:57:44This is a mistake. No.
00:57:46Clara's got past customs. She can stay.
00:57:48Sweetheart, you really think those little documents
00:57:50can stop this?
00:57:52I don't think so. Back off, Lisa.
00:57:54Watch it, little boy. Jess.
00:57:56Mom! What are you doing?
00:57:58Where are they taking my mother?
00:58:00Mom, I'll bring her back, I promise.
00:58:02Just stay strong. Sis, it looks like
00:58:04we've been ruined by the Thorntons again.
00:58:06Adrian, you sabotaged this.
00:58:08You'll pay for this.
00:58:10I told you he's not bringing her back.
00:58:12You said everything was taken care of.
00:58:14Jess, it's not me. It's them.
00:58:16You're lying, Daniel. Why don't you ask him
00:58:18about that thing we talked about?
00:58:22Jess. He said that you were gonna marry
00:58:24Ashley. Okay, so it's true.
00:58:26Jess, can we just
00:58:28talk about this? No.
00:58:30No, no, no, no. Thing is, Daniel,
00:58:32you promised me no more secrets.
00:58:34I can't trust you anymore.
00:58:36Jess! It's just, uh...
00:58:38It looks like you lost, Daniel.
00:58:40You'll never get in their back.
00:58:42Oh, thank God, you're alive.
00:59:12...
00:59:14...
00:59:16...
00:59:18...
00:59:20...
00:59:22...
00:59:24...
00:59:26Dad, what's the problem with Clara?
00:59:28Her paperwork was for us.
00:59:30You're right, boss. I checked with customs
00:59:32and the U.S. CIS, and they confirmed
00:59:34that she legally entered the country.
00:59:36Okay, then. That is enough.
00:59:39Agents, do your thing.
00:59:41Wait. What? This is a mistake.
00:59:43No.
00:59:45Jess. Jess, baby!
00:59:47Mom!
00:59:49The ICE agents weren't real.
00:59:51They were hired by Adrian and Lisa
00:59:53to kidnap Clara. Hold on a sec.
00:59:57You're right, boss.
00:59:59We found out those people want her.
01:00:01What should we do? I need to find out
01:00:03where they took them. Use all our contacts.
01:00:05I'm not gonna let them get away with this.
01:00:07On it, boss.
01:00:09...
01:00:11...
01:00:13...
01:00:15Well, well, well, Clara.
01:00:17I thought you didn't expect to see me again,
01:00:19did you? We finally have
01:00:21what it takes to get it all back?
01:00:23Don't look at me like that. You disgust me.
01:00:25...
01:00:27...
01:00:29...
01:00:31Jess, we need to talk. I don't want to talk
01:00:33to you. It's about your mom.
01:00:35She was kidnapped by Adrian and Lisa's people.
01:00:37The ICE agents weren't real.
01:00:39What are you talking about?
01:00:41I spoke to Ted. He told me
01:00:43that Clara legally came into the country.
01:00:45It was a set-up.
01:00:47Do you actually expect me to believe
01:00:49that after all the lies? You're so full
01:00:51of shit, Daniel!
01:00:53...
01:00:55...
01:00:57...
01:00:59Hello, bastard child. Yes,
01:01:01we have your mother. And if you ever
01:01:03see her again, follow the directions
01:01:05to the address we just sent you. And don't bring
01:01:07anyone. Especially Daniel.
01:01:09...
01:01:11Let me come with you.
01:01:13No, they want me alone. I don't want to risk...
01:01:15Jess. Don't follow me. I will not
01:01:17let you do this alone.
01:01:19...
01:01:21...
01:01:23Mom?
01:01:25Bastard child, over here.
01:01:27Let her go. This has gone on far
01:01:29enough. Not so fast, Liz.
01:01:31This is only the beginning.
01:01:33...
01:01:35...
01:01:37You sign this,
01:01:39we let her go.
01:01:41And what is it? An agreement
01:01:43signing everything over to us.
01:01:45The house, company,
01:01:47everything.
01:01:49...
01:01:51...
01:01:53...
01:01:55It's signed.
01:01:57Now let her go.
01:01:59You are so naive, sis.
01:02:01...
01:02:03What more do you want?
01:02:05Get down on your knees and show that
01:02:07you know your place.
01:02:09...
01:02:11Get down on your knees and show
01:02:13that you know your place.
01:02:15Wait.
01:02:17...
01:02:19That's better.
01:02:21...
01:02:23...
01:02:25...
01:02:27Now bark like a dog.
01:02:29...
01:02:31...
01:02:33...
01:02:35...
01:02:37That's enough, Kristen.
01:02:39...
01:02:41...
01:02:43...
01:02:45...
01:02:47...
01:02:49Let's get her out of here.
01:02:51Come on, let's go.
01:02:53Goddamn!
01:02:55...
01:02:57...
01:02:59Come on, we gotta go. Come on.
01:03:01Damn!
01:03:03...
01:03:05...
01:03:07...
01:03:09Don't try and talk, the police.
01:03:11They are on their way.
01:03:13I'm so sorry.
01:03:15Why are you apologizing?
01:03:17Just don't move.
01:03:19...
01:03:21...
01:03:23Well, the doctor said it was nothing serious, so you'll be out of here soon.
01:03:30Jess, I just want to apologize. I am so sorry.
01:03:34Daniel, what are you apologizing for? You saved my mom. You saved us.
01:03:40Hello again, Mr. Thornton.
01:03:43Officer, you're here.
01:03:45Yes. You promised me last week we'd get that interview done.
01:03:50Officer, my husband is injured. He's literally lying in bed.
01:03:55Well, that doesn't change the requirements.
01:03:58Jess, it's okay. We can do the interview.
01:04:05We can do the interview.
01:04:08Are you insane? We haven't rehearsed this.
01:04:11Jess, when you see, we've been rehearsing this whole Christmas. There's no better time to do this.
01:04:18You're right.
01:04:21We're ready, officer.
01:04:23Let's start with the question I asked you last week. When did you two first meet?
01:04:27Five years and four months ago.
01:04:29I don't understand. Last time you said it was six months ago when the other one said it was eight months ago.
01:04:35We lied, officer. But it was five years ago. At a pool party.
01:04:41And we had our first kiss when we first met.
01:04:45It sounds pretty far-fetched. But for some reason, I want to give you two the benefit of the doubt.
01:04:54It sounds pretty far-fetched. But for some reason, I want to give you two the benefit of the doubt.
01:05:01Daniel risked his life to save me and my mother. There's nothing more that he needs to do to prove his love for me.
01:05:08One last question. How frequently have you two spent the night together in the past week?
01:05:13Relax. I can tell it's been at least three times.
01:05:23Right. Well, that's my interview done. You two are quite the couple.
01:05:27Thank you, officer.
01:05:29Daniel, she's coming.
01:05:32Who's coming?
01:05:39Your fiancé. That's who.
01:05:43Ashley.
01:05:44I guess I'm not done yet.
01:05:46You betrayed my family's trust, Daniel.
01:05:49Ashley, please. Can't we talk about this?
01:05:53So you're Jessica Miller, hmm? Adrian's told me all about you.
01:05:58I don't know what Adrian told you, but it's not what you think.
01:06:03Daniel was supposed to marry me. And then you just waltzed in and ruined everything.
01:06:10Oh, I see. You think this is over.
01:06:16I'm the heiress of the Wimbledon family.
01:06:19The Thornton name is as good as ruined.
01:06:24You can't do that, Ashley.
01:06:29Watch me.
01:06:32You're not the only heiress here.
01:06:37I own Miller Empire.
01:06:40And if you come for the Thorntons, the Miller Empire is going to come for you.
01:06:46So hard.
01:06:51You've got guts, Jessica.
01:06:54I like you.
01:06:57I gotta tell you, I didn't expect that.
01:07:00This is so much better than watching TV.
01:07:02Glad to see you've replaced me with someone with a little fire, Daniel.
01:07:10I own Miller Empire.
01:07:13And if you come for the Thorntons, the Miller Empire is going to come for you.
01:07:21I always knew Daniel didn't love me, but he was too afraid of his father to ever go after his true love.
01:07:28But I guess I'm happy that he's found someone who wants the same things as him.
01:07:36So that's it?
01:07:40That's it.
01:07:44Enjoy your happy ending, darling.
01:07:49Andrea, bring the car around.
01:07:54Did that actually just happen?
01:07:56Yeah.
01:07:57Wow.
01:07:58You two really don't let anyone or anything get in the way of true love.
01:08:03You see that?
01:08:07This is all your fault, Mom.
01:08:08If you wouldn't have been so reckless, maybe we wouldn't be in this mess.
01:08:11Don't put all the blame on me.
01:08:12You're just as much a part of this as I am.
01:08:14Where is Ashley?
01:08:15She should be here by now.
01:08:17Miss me?
01:08:18Where have you been?
01:08:19Just tying up a few loose ends.
01:08:21Don't worry about it.
01:08:22Everything's going according to plan.
01:08:24Plan?
01:08:25What plan?
01:08:26Everything's falling apart.
01:08:37What did you do, Adrian?
01:08:39Well, me myself, I've done nothing illegal.
01:08:42You two on the other hand, that's a different story.
01:08:45You set us up!
01:08:47I'm just ensuring my own safety.
01:08:50After all, I kept my hands clean.
01:08:57You're not going to get away with this, asshole.
01:09:00I already have.
01:09:07I remember when this place was filled with warmth and laughter.
01:09:11It used to be a real family home back then.
01:09:14Then things just went south.
01:09:16Things will be fine again, Mom, I promise.
01:09:19We'll turn this into a good family house.
01:09:21No more hatred.
01:09:23No more backstabbing.
01:09:24I missed you every single day, Jess.
01:09:26I'm so sorry for everything both of us had to go through.
01:09:32Jessica?
01:09:34Yeah?
01:09:36I am so sorry for everything that I've done to you both.
01:09:40I was wrong.
01:09:41And I know I can never fully make up for it, but I want to try.
01:09:45James, you kept us apart for so many years.
01:09:48It's going to be hard to forgive and forget.
01:09:50I know, Clara.
01:09:54Jess, are you all right?
01:09:58Yeah, no, I'm fine.
01:10:01I just feel nauseous, that's all.
01:10:06Have you been getting any other symptoms, like dizziness or fatigue?
01:10:12Yeah, but I just thought that was from all the stress.
01:10:17Sweetheart, you're pregnant.
01:10:20Really?
01:10:21You're showing all the signs, Jess.
01:10:25We're going to have a baby.
01:10:27Wait, that means I'm going to be a grandpa.
01:10:32Yeah.
01:10:41There's something you need to do.
01:10:45What's this?
01:10:46This is a ring your grandma left you.
01:10:49And I think this is the perfect time to use it.
01:10:53Go get it.
01:10:54I'm going to do this.
01:10:55Yeah.
01:10:56Go.
01:11:05Jess.
01:11:06Jess!
01:11:10Jess, I know we've only ever spent time together a week during Christmas.
01:11:13And we've been through so much in that time.
01:11:16And over the past five years, all I've wanted to do is be with you.
01:11:20And I've had to endure the pain of that not being possible.
01:11:23I want to spend every waking moment in time with you.
01:11:26What I'm trying to say is, Jess...
01:11:32Will you marry me?
01:11:35For real this time.
01:11:37Yes, I will marry you.
01:11:39Yes!
01:11:40Really?
01:11:41Yes!