Drama Bites
Enjoy captivating, bite-sized Chinese dramas filled with twists and emotions! Just a few minutes for a whole story experience.
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Enjoy captivating, bite-sized Chinese dramas filled with twists and emotions! Just a few minutes for a whole story experience.
#DramaBites #ChineseMiniSeries #QuickDrama #SnackSizedStories #FeelTheDrama
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00:00:00Working under this much stress for a huge company, it's all for you, Mom.
00:00:08You nervous about your first day?
00:00:11A little bit, but thank you for getting me the job.
00:00:14Of course.
00:00:15It's been crazy.
00:00:17The CEO, Sebastian Armstrong, is working a huge merger.
00:00:20He could be a two-time billionaire by the end of this deal.
00:00:23But isn't he already the richest man in the world?
00:00:25The youngest richest man in the world.
00:00:30I wonder if he remembers me from college.
00:00:46You're going to have to sacrifice a lot of late nights, and you're going to make enemies
00:00:49on your way to the top.
00:01:04Perfume is intoxicating.
00:01:05Sorry.
00:01:06What was I saying?
00:01:07Oh, my God.
00:01:14What is that wretched smell?
00:01:17Maybe that's my perfume.
00:01:19That's it.
00:01:20It's God-awful.
00:01:21Deliveries go downstairs, sweetie.
00:01:23Actually, I am Mr. Armstrong's new receptionist.
00:01:26I used to have that job.
00:01:28Back then, they used to hire class.
00:01:29I guess now they're willing to hire anyone off the street.
00:01:32Sorry to spit the truth, bitch, but you don't last a minute here.
00:01:43Oops.
00:01:44You should probably clean that up.
00:01:45Or I'll just tell them that you did it.
00:01:51Okay.
00:01:52My job is to answer phone calls and keep Mr. Sebastian's schedule.
00:01:57It's good health insurance.
00:01:59It'll pay for my mom's medical bills.
00:02:04Get out of my way, loser.
00:02:09My shirt!
00:02:10I told you.
00:02:11Wouldn't last a day here.
00:02:15Who is that?
00:02:19That is Sebastian's wife.
00:02:22His wife?
00:02:24Be careful around her.
00:02:27She's a viper.
00:02:28Ever know she's only with him for his money?
00:02:30Sebastian Armstrong, we're going out tonight.
00:02:38Ruby, I have already told you that I want a divorce.
00:02:42And you need to sign these papers.
00:02:54Honey, we're so good together.
00:02:57Our love burns white hot.
00:03:00Remember when we used to make love in the office executive shower?
00:03:03Ruby, we are over.
00:03:08Because you have made it abundantly clear that all you've ever been after is my money.
00:03:13Especially after I caught you stealing.
00:03:16Now I have a business meeting today with Robert Sanchez.
00:03:19And it is the largest business deal that I have ever had.
00:03:22Well, nobody denies Ruby Cromwell.
00:03:28Get up.
00:03:29You need to get out.
00:03:30Okay?
00:03:31I'm all sweaty from my workout.
00:03:32I need to take a shower, so go.
00:03:33Why don't I join?
00:03:34I mean, I've seen your six-pack abs before.
00:03:41You need to go.
00:03:42Now.
00:03:44Fine.
00:03:56Hey, thrift shop girl.
00:03:58Sebastian needs to see you in his office.
00:04:00Head to the door that says executive.
00:04:04Yeah, of course.
00:04:11Ruby, I thought I told you to...
00:04:14I am so sorry.
00:04:25I'm so sorry, Mr. Sebastian.
00:04:27Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong.
00:04:29It's okay.
00:04:32Don't worry about it.
00:04:35Okay.
00:04:43I can't believe I just saw Mr. Sebastian's Armstrong.
00:04:50I'm so embarrassed.
00:04:56Who am I fooling? I don't belong here.
00:04:59I'm eating a panini I made with a panini maker from a thrift store.
00:05:10The terms of this merger are favorable to both sides.
00:05:14Which means we're not even close to getting a deal done.
00:05:16Where should I set these down?
00:05:18I don't care. Anywhere.
00:05:25Oh, my God!
00:05:27I am so sorry.
00:05:29Get out of here.
00:05:30You're fired. Clear out your desk.
00:05:34You can't talk to your employee like that.
00:05:36I don't tell you how to run your company.
00:05:38She could sue you for wrongful termination.
00:05:41We can't do a merger with a company like that.
00:05:43Come to your senses.
00:05:47I'm sorry. Have we met before?
00:05:49Not funny.
00:05:50Look, why don't we start over?
00:05:52I'm Sebastian Armstrong.
00:05:53Would you like a job at my multi-billion dollar company?
00:05:56I don't think so.
00:05:58What?
00:05:59Oh, well, I don't want to work for a boss that's an asshole.
00:06:03He doesn't even know how to apologize.
00:06:06No one's ever talked to me that way.
00:06:10That takes guts.
00:06:12And I like that.
00:06:14We need people like you at this company that stand up for themselves.
00:06:18Well, I'm sorry if I'm overly honest.
00:06:21I'm just tired of eating my grilled cheese panini in the bathroom.
00:06:26Wow, I haven't laughed like that in a long time.
00:06:28I needed that.
00:06:30I'm sorry that I snapped like that in the office.
00:06:33This merger's just been beyond stressful.
00:06:37Will you accept my humblest apologies?
00:06:44Of course.
00:06:47And I'm sorry for spilling coffee on your very expensive shirt.
00:06:55Looks like we're both in need of some new digs.
00:06:58Tell you what, why don't you go down to Latour Boutique and get yourself a new outfit?
00:07:03I can't afford Latour Boutique.
00:07:06You can with this?
00:07:07No, I can't take that.
00:07:12I insist. Go down, get yourself a new outfit, and come back tomorrow ready to work.
00:07:25Anyway, that was just the worst date.
00:07:30Did you know?
00:07:32When I was in college, Sebastian came to my school and gave a young entrepreneur lecture.
00:07:40He was so charming.
00:07:43And knowledgeable.
00:07:45Uh-oh.
00:07:46Uh-oh?
00:07:47Yeah, I think you might be in love.
00:07:50Whatever.
00:07:52Seriously, you should ride his baloney pony.
00:07:56Might land you that big promotion.
00:07:57I am not the ruthless type.
00:08:00Plus, I don't think he'd be into it.
00:08:02Man at his level's always into that.
00:08:04I think he's different.
00:08:06Men are all the same.
00:08:07Oh, coming from someone who swipes right on everyone.
00:08:12Alright, alright.
00:08:13Hello?
00:08:17What do you mean?
00:08:20Okay.
00:08:22I'll be there.
00:08:25Everything okay?
00:08:27No, my mom has cancer.
00:08:31I'm so sorry.
00:08:34She's doing better and has one treatment to go.
00:08:36But you know what?
00:08:39She's doing better and has one treatment to go.
00:08:42But it is expensive.
00:08:46That's why I really need to keep this job.
00:08:50Of course.
00:08:57Hi!
00:08:58How dare you serve me with divorce papers in public!
00:09:01You embarrass me in front of all the ladies at the salon!
00:09:05Oh, God.
00:09:06I thought we were going to work this out.
00:09:08We're not going to work this out.
00:09:10Just sign the papers.
00:09:11No!
00:09:12I want to go over every single line of this.
00:09:15My mother gave us that chandelier in the rumpus room.
00:09:17It's mine.
00:09:18That's fine.
00:09:19What else?
00:09:21There's a lot else.
00:09:23God.
00:09:25Vanessa, can you please move my 12 o'clock appointment to the end of the day?
00:09:29And also, can you bring us some lunch?
00:09:32Yes, Sebastian.
00:09:33I mean, Mr. Sebastian.
00:09:35I mean, Mr. Armstrong.
00:09:40Getting real chummy with the help.
00:09:45She works for me.
00:09:46Oh, does she?
00:09:48Remember when these used to work for you?
00:09:53Can we just keep this professional, please?
00:09:55I used to be a receptionist.
00:09:57Don't think this two-bit whore can come in and replace me.
00:10:00I'm class elegant.
00:10:01She's homeless shelter.
00:10:03Here you are, sir.
00:10:04Thank you, Vanessa.
00:10:08Thank you, receptionist girl.
00:10:09That'll be all.
00:10:14Oopsies.
00:10:15Can you get that?
00:10:18Sure.
00:10:29Oh, my gosh.
00:10:30I'm sorry.
00:10:31I'm such a klutz.
00:10:35Sit down.
00:10:37We are going to go over every single line of this.
00:10:39And you know what?
00:10:40We're actually going to add some clauses there.
00:10:42I'd like a house in the Hamptons.
00:10:43I want a new cappuccino machine.
00:10:45I want a cashmere sweater.
00:10:46We are going in on this.
00:10:48Or I'm not signing.
00:10:50Okay.
00:10:51Have her bring a new plate in.
00:10:57Hey.
00:10:58I'm sorry.
00:10:59You go.
00:11:00I just wanted to apologize.
00:11:03I just wanted to apologize for Ruby's clumsiness.
00:11:07You know, divorces can be hard.
00:11:09I needed to get the strike cleaned anyway.
00:11:11Oh, you should put that on the company account.
00:11:13And I want to let you know that you're doing a really good job here.
00:11:17Thank you, Mr. Armstrong.
00:11:18Yeah, of course.
00:11:23I think I know where I know you from.
00:11:26You do?
00:11:27Yes, Va Tech.
00:11:28I gave a lecture there a couple years ago.
00:11:30I can't believe you remember that.
00:11:32Yeah.
00:11:33Chantal perfume number five.
00:11:35Is that it?
00:11:37You know, I thought about finding you after that lecture and going to the dorms and banging on some doors.
00:11:43Well, I wish you did.
00:11:45But it might have been frowned upon.
00:11:47Being a lecturer.
00:11:50Maybe some sort of power imbalance.
00:11:53Yeah, I don't think the university would have appreciated me taking advantage of my position.
00:11:59Interesting.
00:12:01I always thought you took risks.
00:12:07Hey, boss.
00:12:09Congrats on the merger.
00:12:11Yeah, I couldn't have done it with everybody in this room, but it's not over yet.
00:12:15But we'll get there soon.
00:12:208 p.m. tonight.
00:12:29He wants me to meet him at the fanciest hotel in the city?
00:12:59Wow.
00:13:00Wow.
00:13:02Wow.
00:13:28Wow.
00:13:29That dress fits you perfectly.
00:13:32How did you know my size?
00:13:34My grandfather used to work at a carnival.
00:13:36I could guess your weight, too, but I'd rather just buy a dress for you.
00:13:44This room must have cost a fortune.
00:13:46Yeah, they tend to comp the room when you own the hotel.
00:13:55I'm used to my wine coming in a box.
00:14:00You are one of a kind and a supporter.
00:14:03No one has ever said that to me, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:14:30Wow.
00:14:32Wow.
00:14:33Wow.
00:14:59Wow.
00:15:00Wow.
00:15:30Wow.
00:15:44I hope you're not too good for box wine, though.
00:15:46Oh, I am never too good for box wine.
00:15:51Oh, gosh.
00:15:52This has been such a whirlwind.
00:15:55I am falling so hard.
00:15:57Just be careful, honey.
00:16:00I know.
00:16:02I'm trying to take it slow.
00:16:05I mean, that merger is heating up.
00:16:07All the stockholders in the company have their eye on him right now.
00:16:09They might be looking to make it a hostile takeover.
00:16:12You're the only person I've told.
00:16:14We both decided to be discreet.
00:16:16The last thing he needs is media attention.
00:16:18It's also the last thing you need with your mom.
00:16:21How is Theresa doing?
00:16:22Better.
00:16:23They say she has one more treatment and hopefully she'll be in remission.
00:16:26That's great news.
00:16:29I really need to keep this job.
00:16:37What, are you just going to stand there or are we going to get to work?
00:16:39Do you have any idea what you're doing?
00:16:41We're getting so close to finalizing this merger.
00:16:44Of course I know what I'm doing.
00:17:00Are you spying on me?
00:17:04Not me.
00:17:06But somebody is.
00:17:09Those came across my desk earlier today.
00:17:11And I had to pay a pretty good penny to keep them out of the press.
00:17:16I'm not a married man. I can date somebody.
00:17:18Your divorce with Ruby isn't final.
00:17:20She won't sign the papers, Robert.
00:17:22Any way you cut it, Sebastian, it can be a problem.
00:17:26The board is wary of getting into business with another billionaire playboy.
00:17:30They like stability.
00:17:32Especially after that woman in Gotham went rogue.
00:17:35Maybe it would help to be a happily married man.
00:17:40I don't think that exists.
00:17:43I got news for you, pal.
00:17:45It does.
00:17:4635 years.
00:17:57I wish I could tell the world how I feel about her.
00:18:01But the world finding out about us during my divorce would hurt the merger.
00:18:08We are playing with fire.
00:18:10But I care about him so much.
00:18:12I just can't jeopardize anything.
00:18:22Well, well, well.
00:18:24What do we have here?
00:18:27Excuse me?
00:18:28I'm Lombardi. Bruno Lombardi.
00:18:31Hi. I'm Vanessa.
00:18:33Mr. Armstrong's new assistant.
00:18:35We have so much in common. I'm also new at Armstrong Enterprises.
00:18:38I'm here to dictate the merger.
00:18:40But why talk about work while at work when we can talk about play while we play?
00:18:45What?
00:18:46Happy hour. Teenies only.
00:18:48Teenies?
00:18:50Martinis. Teenies to bikinis.
00:18:53Oh. That's funny.
00:18:56Yeah.
00:18:57What do you say we get out of these wet clothes and into a dry martini?
00:19:04Are all your pickup lines martini-based?
00:19:08Yeah.
00:19:12We need to talk.
00:19:14Ruby, I didn't see you on my schedule.
00:19:17Oh, okay. I'm pretty sure I don't need to be on your schedule because I'm your wife.
00:19:22XY.
00:19:23What do you need? What's the problem?
00:19:25I'm still unhappy with the divorce terms.
00:19:28How can you be unhappy? It's fair. I paid you more than half.
00:19:33I still want you.
00:19:36No baby voice, Ruby. Okay, we're through.
00:19:40Fine. Clearly you don't want me anymore.
00:19:42But I do know that you want me to sign before the merger.
00:19:45The merger has nothing to do with you.
00:19:48What if I wanted to have something to do with me?
00:19:50You are entitled to none of that.
00:19:52We'll see about that.
00:19:55You need to get out of here before I call security.
00:19:57You wouldn't dare.
00:20:03You need to go. Come on. Out the door.
00:20:14Hey there.
00:20:15Hey, sorry. I'm wiped.
00:20:18I know that you overheard Ruby yelling at me.
00:20:22It's none of my business.
00:20:23It's over between her and I.
00:20:25She does not think so.
00:20:29So, would you like to have dinner with me?
00:20:32I'm not really hungry.
00:20:36You sure about that?
00:20:40I don't think it's a good idea.
00:20:42Look, I know that we've both been under a lot of stress.
00:20:45We can just keep it simple.
00:20:47Have some good food, take our mind off things. No pressure.
00:20:50He's right. We're both under a lot of stress.
00:20:53But I can't put my stress on him.
00:20:55So, dinner?
00:20:57Keep it simple.
00:20:58Keep it simple.
00:21:10This is simple.
00:21:13You're worth it.
00:21:16I'm worried about the merger.
00:21:23You too.
00:21:24I'm not worried about you closing it.
00:21:26I'm worried about us.
00:21:28Look, it's almost a done deal.
00:21:30All eyes are on you.
00:21:32With this and your divorce,
00:21:34don't you worry that this will make the company think you're unfit?
00:21:37Unfit for what?
00:21:38The merger is just money.
00:21:40And I have money, but I don't have love.
00:21:45And I want to be with you.
00:21:49I don't know.
00:21:52Why are you so hesitant?
00:21:54I don't know if I can tell him.
00:21:58What's going on?
00:21:59My mom is...
00:22:03cancer.
00:22:04She has cancer and I just need to focus on work right now
00:22:08because her bills are mounting up.
00:22:10You know I can take care of that for you.
00:22:12No, Sebastian, that's not why I'm telling you.
00:22:14I don't want your charity.
00:22:16My mom always taught me to earn everything I get.
00:22:22Well, she sounds like a strong woman.
00:22:25She's the strongest woman I know.
00:22:27I admire you.
00:22:28I don't need to be admired.
00:22:30I need to be understood.
00:22:33Understood.
00:22:36I think we should slow down a little.
00:22:39What are you talking about?
00:22:41Maybe just be friends.
00:22:44I don't think I could just be friends with you.
00:22:47I don't think I can be anything more.
00:23:01I see you.
00:23:03What?
00:23:05I see you.
00:23:06You're a rising star of this company.
00:23:08I am just trying to work here.
00:23:10I don't need any distractions.
00:23:12Let me guess.
00:23:13Your job's a joke.
00:23:14You're broke.
00:23:15Your love life's the OA.
00:23:17It's like you're always stuck in second gear.
00:23:20It hasn't been your day, your week, your month,
00:23:23or even your year.
00:23:28No.
00:23:31Babe, come on.
00:23:35Release the attention.
00:23:37Come on.
00:23:42Maybe this is for the better.
00:23:44I have to get Sebastian to end this.
00:23:46This is the only way.
00:23:48Uh, yeah.
00:23:50That's the spot.
00:23:52That's what I'm talking about, girl.
00:24:04Oh, sorry, Mr. Sebastian.
00:24:06Hey, Sebastian.
00:24:07Don't worry.
00:24:08We're off the clock.
00:24:09Yeah.
00:24:14This is hot.
00:24:16Don't ever touch me again.
00:24:24Playing hard to get?
00:24:25I like that.
00:24:27Bruno likey.
00:24:31You're a big star.
00:24:32You got this.
00:24:33She's yours.
00:24:34Two can play this game.
00:24:37I'll be there for you.
00:24:44Hey, I'm sorry about...
00:24:47There's nothing to be sorry about.
00:24:49We're both adults.
00:24:50You don't owe me anything.
00:24:52He was just being...
00:24:54I don't care about him.
00:24:56I just...
00:24:57I don't know.
00:24:58I thought that you were different.
00:24:59I...
00:25:00I have to let this happen.
00:25:02You know what?
00:25:03You're right.
00:25:05I think that we should just be friends.
00:25:08No.
00:25:10More like work colleagues.
00:25:15Because I had hoped that we were gonna build something together.
00:25:19But my life, my business wasn't built off hope.
00:25:21It was built off hard work.
00:25:23Sebastian...
00:25:24No, and I was blinded by what I thought was such an amazing person.
00:25:30But the reality is you're just like everyone else.
00:25:34You're just after my money.
00:25:37Sebastian, I don't...
00:25:45How about we finish where we started?
00:25:47Get off.
00:25:48What about all that break room talk?
00:25:49I thought I told you never touch me again.
00:25:52Let's pretend I didn't hear that.
00:25:54Get off me.
00:25:55Bruno, I'm not interested.
00:25:57Don't be that interested.
00:25:59Get off.
00:26:05You'll regret this.
00:26:12Tell me everything.
00:26:14It was terrible, what I did.
00:26:17But this merger was so important to Sebastian.
00:26:19I couldn't risk losing it for him.
00:26:21You were never gonna lose it for him.
00:26:23I can't be a distraction to him.
00:26:25Maybe he needs a distraction.
00:26:28What did you do?
00:26:30I almost kissed Bruno.
00:26:33The aggressive guy?
00:26:35I only did it to make Sebastian forget about me so he could think about the merger.
00:26:39I hope you know what you're doing.
00:26:45I wish we had met in college.
00:26:49Things would be so different.
00:26:55Kate, I don't know how to fix this.
00:26:57Girl, you can't fix being in love.
00:27:03What do you think Sebastian's doing right now?
00:27:11What is wrong with you?
00:27:13I mean, you have everything.
00:27:15And even after this merger, you'll have even more.
00:27:18You can have any woman you desire.
00:27:23Boy, don't ask I am humble.
00:27:28You'd give it all up and be with her, wouldn't you?
00:27:35Well, if you love her, then you should just go to her.
00:27:42What do you have to drink in this dump?
00:27:44Ruby, what are you doing here? Come in.
00:27:47I'm sorry, I was a cranky bitch earlier.
00:27:50What are you doing here?
00:27:51Well, things got a little heated earlier.
00:27:54I thought I should come make amends.
00:27:58Is it me?
00:28:01Is it hot in here?
00:28:25I've missed you. We were so good together.
00:28:43Let me take you to the bedroom.
00:28:46Okay.
00:28:51No, no, hey, I'm sorry. I can't do this.
00:28:56Look, we had something in the past, Ruby.
00:29:00Here, just put this on.
00:29:03Is this about that bitch?
00:29:06Don't call her that.
00:29:08You'll regret this, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:29:15No.
00:29:31Hey, hey, get off of me!
00:29:36Hey, hey, hey, are you okay?
00:29:38What is that?
00:29:42You must have dropped it.
00:29:46My God, somebody's been spying on us.
00:29:57Thanks for the statement, ma'am.
00:29:58We'll keep an eye out for the perp.
00:30:00In the meantime, try to get some rest.
00:30:03Good night.
00:30:10Yeah, of course.
00:30:11How did you know where I lived?
00:30:14I looked your address up at work.
00:30:17I was coming over to apologize.
00:30:19About what?
00:30:21Look, I was a jerk earlier, and I overreacted.
00:30:25It's okay.
00:30:26Vanessa.
00:30:29People in my position have a very hard time with dating.
00:30:32Everyone only seems to want one thing from me,
00:30:34and that's why I have to be protective.
00:30:36I've been blinded by love before.
00:30:38Ruby?
00:30:40That obvious, huh?
00:30:41She's, um...
00:30:42Bitch?
00:30:44Yeah.
00:30:45And she also could put this hold on people.
00:30:48And I didn't realize it until much later
00:30:50that she's just a gold digger.
00:30:53And she never loved me.
00:30:54She only loved my bank account.
00:30:56And that's why I tend to be defensive.
00:30:59Sebastian, maybe it's just not the right time for us.
00:31:03You have this margin of error.
00:31:05You have this merger.
00:31:06I don't want you to lose sight of it.
00:31:11And you have your mother.
00:31:13How's she doing?
00:31:15She has her last treatment coming up,
00:31:17so we're hopeful.
00:31:20Yeah.
00:31:22She knows that I put off my career goals
00:31:24to take care of her.
00:31:26And she carries that guilt.
00:31:30The other day, she said that sometimes
00:31:32she wished she had died.
00:31:36So I could live.
00:31:39She's a strong woman, just like you.
00:31:41Look, I appreciate your generosity.
00:31:44But as of now, all I'm asking
00:31:46is that we remain boss and secretary.
00:31:53Deal?
00:31:56Deal.
00:31:59Under one condition.
00:32:00Under one condition.
00:32:02What is it?
00:32:05You replace this.
00:32:09Sure.
00:32:10You still have my black Amex card?
00:32:12I never used it.
00:32:13Okay.
00:32:14Well, you need to go down to La Tour Boutique
00:32:16and get yourself another cocktail dress.
00:32:19I'm not going to do that.
00:32:23Well, you need to because I need you
00:32:24to attend a dinner with me.
00:32:27No dates.
00:32:28No, no, it's not a date.
00:32:29Personal assistant.
00:32:30Strictly business.
00:32:31You feed me the names of people that I should know.
00:32:34It's boring, but the food is good.
00:32:38So what do you say?
00:32:39Deal?
00:32:40That's my one condition.
00:32:42You really are a good negotiator.
00:32:49You should probably go.
00:32:53Okay.
00:33:00Can I help you?
00:33:01Yes, yes.
00:33:02I am looking for a dress.
00:33:04Looks like you need a whole new wardrobe.
00:33:06Oh.
00:33:08Probably.
00:33:10Sorry, we don't have anything
00:33:11in the Hobo Casual collection.
00:33:13Oh, I know, I know.
00:33:14I don't usually shop at places like this.
00:33:17But I actually walk by here all the time
00:33:19and stare at that dress in the window.
00:33:22Not to cut you off, I'm pretty busy here.
00:33:24And we only sell dresses.
00:33:26Not to cut you off, I'm pretty busy here.
00:33:28And we only serve to high-end clients.
00:33:33Okay.
00:33:36Maybe I'm in the wrong store.
00:33:38Maybe you are.
00:33:40I should probably go.
00:33:41You should.
00:33:45No, wait just a minute.
00:33:46What is going on here?
00:33:47I don't belong here.
00:33:48Of course you do.
00:33:49Mr. Sebastian Armstrong, welcome.
00:33:51You weren't very welcoming to my friend here.
00:33:53I didn't know she was living...
00:33:54That shouldn't matter.
00:33:55You don't have to do this.
00:33:57Yes, I do.
00:33:58You should treat everyone
00:33:59who walks through that door with respect.
00:34:01I'm so sorry, Mr. Armstrong.
00:34:03I'm really sorry.
00:34:05My boyfriend just dumped me
00:34:06and I'm in a terrible mood.
00:34:08It's okay.
00:34:09I actually have those same sneakers
00:34:11that you're wearing.
00:34:12I love them.
00:34:13Also, that dress in the window,
00:34:14I love it too.
00:34:15But I'm jealous because I know
00:34:17it'll look way better on you.
00:34:18Plus, I have at least food.
00:34:20I'm oversharing.
00:34:21Just wrap up the dress.
00:34:23We have a big event to attend to tonight.
00:34:44Sorry, I know that this is a lot.
00:34:46I don't want to let you down.
00:34:48You won't.
00:34:49Just stick with me.
00:34:50I have some cocktail hour negotiating.
00:34:54Oh, God.
00:34:56I didn't realize they let trash in here.
00:34:58Ruby, this isn't the time or the place.
00:35:00Sebastian, you haven't answered
00:35:01any of my phone calls.
00:35:03Our divorce terms are unacceptable.
00:35:05I'm sorry, Ms. Carmel,
00:35:06but Sebastian is about to give his speech.
00:35:07I'm sorry?
00:35:08Who the fuck are you?
00:35:10This is a conversation
00:35:11between my husband and I.
00:35:14You mean your ex-husband.
00:35:19Oh, my God!
00:35:22Oh!
00:35:26Oh, no!
00:35:27I'm so sorry.
00:35:28I'm such a klutz.
00:35:34And now, ladies and gentlemen,
00:35:36may we present Mr. Sebastian Armstrong!
00:35:44I think it's about time we got legal involved
00:35:46to talk about these terms and details.
00:35:48Before it goes to legal,
00:35:49should I have my guys look at it?
00:35:50Your guys?
00:35:52Just keep taking notes.
00:35:54You're new here,
00:35:55so maybe you can learn a thing or two
00:35:56about negotiating.
00:35:58Pretty sure I could teach you a thing or two.
00:36:05Thank you, Vanessa.
00:36:08Let me know if you need anything else.
00:36:10I need some of that.
00:36:12Damn, she's hot.
00:36:15Nothing wrong with
00:36:16dipping the pen in the company ink.
00:36:18Am I right, boys?
00:36:20I didn't know that you two were an item.
00:36:22There's a lot you don't know about me, Sebi.
00:36:25It's Mr. Armstrong.
00:36:27Oh, so formal.
00:36:29This company needed a little jolt like me?
00:36:32Guys, this isn't a pissing contest.
00:36:34Yeah, I know.
00:36:36Because I already got the prize.
00:36:39So, you are dating.
00:36:41I mean, if you call getting freaky
00:36:43in a two-star hotel dating.
00:36:45Come on, keep it classy.
00:36:48You won't be doing anything classy tonight.
00:36:50Respect the workplace.
00:36:52Man, you chill.
00:36:54You ain't got money like us.
00:36:56Cheap sluts like Vanessa are a dime a dozen.
00:37:02Stop. Stop.
00:37:06You're done.
00:37:07Get out of here. Pack your shit up.
00:37:08We don't do sexual harassment at this company.
00:37:11Okay, big boss man.
00:37:13I'll leave.
00:37:14But you're gonna regret this.
00:37:16You have no idea who I am
00:37:18and what I'm capable of.
00:37:20Just leave, son. It's over.
00:37:25Don't worry, Sebastian.
00:37:27I got your back.
00:37:29Back in my day,
00:37:30guys like him would have gotten it much worse.
00:37:33This won't affect our negotiations at all.
00:37:36It's good to be rid of the bad energy in the room.
00:37:43Oh, my God.
00:37:47Oh, my God.
00:37:52Vanessa, what's wrong?
00:37:53Someone vandalized my car.
00:37:54What? Are you okay?
00:38:02Stop. There.
00:38:09I can't see their faces. They're wearing masks.
00:38:12The timestamp says it's from this afternoon,
00:38:14so it can't be...
00:38:15Bruno.
00:38:18He was in my office at that time.
00:38:21I'll send this to the authorities.
00:38:23I'm scared.
00:38:28I'll protect you.
00:38:34Oh, there's my sweet daughter.
00:38:36Hi, dog. How's my mom doing?
00:38:38Hi, Vanessa.
00:38:40Your mother is doing exceptionally well.
00:38:42We couldn't be happier with her results.
00:38:44And as you know, the entire staff loves her.
00:38:47Just trying to make the best of it.
00:38:49Hopefully, this will be her last treatment
00:38:51and send her cancer into remission.
00:38:53The only sad thing is,
00:38:55Ms. Porter won't be brightening up our oncology ward anymore.
00:38:58Stop.
00:39:00I'll leave you two.
00:39:05How are you, honey?
00:39:06I'm good.
00:39:07Work's really busy.
00:39:08Well, you always manage to keep a handle on everything.
00:39:11I just can't wait to get out of here.
00:39:14Food sucks.
00:39:16Are you okay?
00:39:17You seem a bit distracted.
00:39:20I have to tell you something, Mom.
00:39:21I don't want you to worry.
00:39:23Well, I'm gonna worry whether you tell me or not.
00:39:26I think I have a stalker.
00:39:28What?
00:39:29Someone vandalized my car.
00:39:30They wrote a bad word.
00:39:32A magic marker.
00:39:33Well, maybe some vinegar or something will help get rid of it.
00:39:36I know, Mom.
00:39:37I think it was somehow connected to this guy at work.
00:39:40This guy at work, Bruno Lombardi,
00:39:42he has been all over me and is starting to word me out.
00:39:46You said Bruno Lombardi?
00:39:48John Lombardi's son?
00:39:53John Lombardi runs a crime family.
00:39:56Yes.
00:39:57And Bruno is quote-unquote heir to that throne.
00:40:01A crime family?
00:40:03Yeah.
00:40:04Your uncle had some run-in with them years ago.
00:40:07They're thugs.
00:40:08And if Bruno is anything like his father,
00:40:10you want to be swiping left, like the kids say.
00:40:13I think he got fired today.
00:40:14What if he blames me for everything?
00:40:16Kids today.
00:40:17They always want to blame somebody else for their issues.
00:40:20They can't take responsibility.
00:40:21But not my baby girl.
00:40:26The Lombardi crime family accused of racketeering drugs.
00:40:30Human trafficking?
00:40:32Apparently, he's still running the crime family from prison.
00:40:36And he's grooming Bruno to take over.
00:40:39They've got some troubles going on.
00:40:41So, honey, please be careful.
00:40:43I have to warn Sebastian.
00:40:46I have to go, Mom. I love you.
00:40:48Bye.
00:41:07You need a replacement for the whore-mobile.
00:41:10No, I can't accept this.
00:41:12You have to.
00:41:13I really can't.
00:41:14Then why not?
00:41:16Sebastian, I'm worried.
00:41:21I found out that Bruno has ties to the mafia.
00:41:24No, our HR fully vetted him.
00:41:26I'm sure there's ways of skirting that.
00:41:28Word is, he's being groomed to become head of the crime family.
00:41:32Then why would he want a job here?
00:41:33I don't know. He could be dangerous.
00:41:36Look, you don't need to worry about that anymore.
00:41:38Because I fired him.
00:41:40That's why I'm worried.
00:41:43Look, I have the best security that money can buy.
00:41:46We don't need to be intimidated by people like Bruno.
00:41:50And we need to focus on the good that we can do.
00:41:53And speaking of, I have a charity event that I'd like you to help me out with tonight.
00:41:58Charity?
00:41:59Yes, for cancer research.
00:42:01Oh. I would love to.
00:42:03Hmm?
00:42:04But I don't know.
00:42:05Look, somebody just dropped out last minute.
00:42:07You'd be doing me a big, big favor.
00:42:09It's at the Biltmore Ballroom, 6 p.m. tonight.
00:42:14One condition.
00:42:16Okay. What?
00:42:21You take the car back.
00:42:25Fine.
00:42:27See you tonight.
00:42:32Damn. He is a good negotiator.
00:42:44You must be the new model.
00:42:47You're on stage on 5.
00:42:48On stage?
00:42:50What is this?
00:42:51This is a charity auction. People are going to bid on you for dates.
00:42:55No, no, no, no. I can't do this.
00:42:57Are you kidding? This is going to be fun.
00:42:59And it's for a good cause, girl.
00:43:01You wouldn't mind a man bidding on me for a change?
00:43:03No.
00:43:07Going once. Going twice.
00:43:10Going once. Going twice.
00:43:12And she is sold to that gentleman over there for $500,000 for a special date.
00:43:19And this is a new charity record for us.
00:43:21Thank you for your generosity, sir.
00:43:25Oh.
00:43:28What you lucky here.
00:43:29I guess they let anyone into these charity events, don't they?
00:43:33Next on stage, please welcome Vanessa Porter.
00:43:40I just sold for $500,000.
00:43:42Set a new charity record.
00:43:44That crowd is going to eat you up.
00:43:46And remember, ladies and gents,
00:43:48your bids will be going towards a very special cause.
00:43:52Cancer Research Labs.
00:43:54Standing next to me is our beautiful last model, Vanessa Porter.
00:43:58The lucky winner will be taking this lovely lady on a date.
00:44:01And just dinner. No funny business.
00:44:04Okay? I'm talking to you, Mr. Wolstein.
00:44:07The bidding will start at $300,000.
00:44:11$500,000.
00:44:12$500,000.
00:44:14$600,000.
00:44:16Great. We have $600,000 over there.
00:44:19$700,000.
00:44:21We got $700,000 over here.
00:44:23$800,000.
00:44:25$800,000.
00:44:27$1 million.
00:44:33I just sold for $500,000.
00:44:35Set a new charity record.
00:44:37That crowd is going to eat you up.
00:44:39And remember, ladies and gents,
00:44:41your bids will be going towards a very special cause.
00:44:45Cancer Research Labs.
00:44:47Standing next to me is our beautiful last model, Vanessa Porter.
00:44:51The lucky winner will be taking this lovely lady on a date.
00:44:54And just dinner. No funny business.
00:44:57Okay? I'm talking to you, Mr. Wolstein.
00:44:59Mm-hmm.
00:45:00The bidding will start at $300,000.
00:45:04$500,000.
00:45:05$500,000.
00:45:07$600,000.
00:45:09Great. We have $600,000 over there.
00:45:12$700,000.
00:45:14We got $700,000 over here.
00:45:16$800,000.
00:45:18$800,000.
00:45:20$1 million.
00:45:26$1 million.
00:45:28Sir, wow. What an amazing finale.
00:45:31Your bids.
00:45:32Going once.
00:45:34Going twice.
00:45:36And sold to that gentleman over there for $1 million.
00:45:41What an amazing finale.
00:45:43Beating the previous record of...
00:45:45What's her name?
00:45:47Um, anyway, sir, please come up and claim your prize.
00:45:52This is going to be fun.
00:45:58You cannot go out on that date. It could be dangerous.
00:46:00I don't have a choice.
00:46:03You always have a choice.
00:46:05It's in the next room. It's in a controlled space.
00:46:07Why are you doing this?
00:46:09Because he wants me to back out.
00:46:11He wants to make you look bad.
00:46:14I'm doing this for the charity.
00:46:16It's just dinner in public. It'll be fine.
00:46:20Okay. I trust you.
00:46:23I also want to see what Bruno's up to.
00:46:26What's his game plan?
00:46:31You know, for a winning bet of $1 million, you'd think they'd serve better hooch.
00:46:37I'd rather be home drinking my wine from a box.
00:46:41We have so much in common.
00:46:44I'd rather be at your home, too.
00:46:46What do you want from me?
00:46:48What are you talking about, baby?
00:46:50I just want to get to know you.
00:46:52Oh, I have been very clear.
00:46:56I am not interested.
00:46:59Don't you know who I am?
00:47:01Oh, I know who you think you are.
00:47:05I've paid a lot of money for this date.
00:47:07You make a scene and I can make things very difficult for you and your little boyfriend.
00:47:16You know, this wine ain't that bad.
00:47:21Where are you going?
00:47:23The date ain't over yet, sweetheart.
00:47:25Can't a girl use the restroom?
00:47:38Stop playing games, babe.
00:47:40We know what that $1 million bought me.
00:47:43Stop playing games, babe.
00:47:45We know what that $1 million bought me.
00:47:52I'm good, everybody. I'm good.
00:48:08Knock, knock.
00:48:09Hey, how was the date?
00:48:13And who is this from?
00:48:15From Bruno, with all my love. Thanks for the magical night.
00:48:18Well, I guess that answers that.
00:48:20Sebastian, that's...
00:48:22No, no, it's fine. I have some work I need to be doing now.
00:48:35I'm just throwing this out there, but I think I'm entitled to more like 65%.
00:48:41Yeah, yeah, that sounds fine.
00:48:43Fine? Sebastian, that's robbery.
00:48:46Your head isn't in the game.
00:48:48We need to wrap this up so we can send it before Congress and push this merger through soon.
00:48:53A good negotiation is where both parties walk away equally unhappy.
00:48:58And right now, Sebastian, I'm very happy.
00:49:07That's it, Sebastian. I'm done.
00:49:11It's over.
00:49:13Wait, what do you mean that it's over?
00:49:15We need a break. Listen, why don't we take a long weekend?
00:49:19You can go home and refocus on this merger, and I can spend some time with my grandkids.
00:49:25We've spent every day at this damn office.
00:49:28We can come back on Tuesday and wrap this thing up.
00:49:33Okay. Yeah, yeah, that's a good idea.
00:49:37Everyone, listen up. Everyone can have off for the week with pay.
00:49:51So, do you have any plans for the weekend?
00:49:53How would I? I just found out I have the week off.
00:49:55Well, I'd like to take you to dinner.
00:49:57Sebastian, I...
00:50:00I can't, but thank you.
00:50:02My mom's still in the hospital, so I have to go visit her.
00:50:05Well, maybe she'd like a box of chocolates.
00:50:08Yeah, maybe she would.
00:50:14Can I come in?
00:50:17Jesus. Fine.
00:50:19I'd love to have a drink, but I can't.
00:50:21Well, no one offered you one.
00:50:23I can't because I'm pregnant.
00:50:27You're pregnant?
00:50:28I don't know how to tell you this, Sebastian, but you're the father.
00:50:33That's impossible. We broke up three months ago.
00:50:40Can't you tell? I'm two months pregnant.
00:50:43No, no, no. I can't be the father.
00:50:45Okay. Well, I have a paternity test and ultrasound that say different.
00:50:51Right there.
00:51:02Okay.
00:51:08Well, if this is true, then I'm not the type of man that runs from his responsibilities.
00:51:13That's what I love about you. You're so responsible.
00:51:18You need to go. I need time to think.
00:51:21I'll leave that there for you.
00:51:32I don't know how I'm going to tell Vanessa, but I have to be honest with her.
00:51:36I think we got him.
00:51:40I hope so.
00:51:42You riding whore on her car did nothing.
00:51:44And me leaving those photos that I took when I broke into her house also didn't work.
00:51:48Okay. Well, I'm still out too grand for a fake paternity test.
00:51:51I really thought Sebastian hitting me would ruin this merger.
00:51:55Okay. I still want the merger to happen, moron.
00:51:57I just want the divorce to happen after so that I get half.
00:52:00And if that doesn't work, we'll move on to plan C and eliminate Sebastian altogether.
00:52:05I know exactly where he hangs out when he needs time alone.
00:52:09He'll pay for humiliating Elombardi.
00:52:45That is beautiful and delicious.
00:52:50Who's it from?
00:52:51I hope it's not from Bruno.
00:52:53Oh my God.
00:52:55If you change your mind, I'm here for you.
00:52:59With all my love, Sebastian.
00:53:08It's a plane ticket to Italy.
00:53:14You must go.
00:53:16I'm not leaving you, mom.
00:53:24Two tickets.
00:53:29Mom, how are you feeling?
00:53:31I'm feeling like I need to see the Italian countryside and eat some authentic Italian.
00:53:38It's like we're going to Italy.
00:53:39Yes.
00:53:54Welcome.
00:53:55Hi.
00:53:59Nice to finally meet you.
00:54:00Oh, lovely to meet you too.
00:54:02Yeah, come on in.
00:54:04So, Miss Porter, how are you doing?
00:54:09Wonderful. Just wonderful.
00:54:11Thank you so much for bringing my daughter and I out here.
00:54:15And that private jet experience, that is the way to travel.
00:54:20And the food was delicious.
00:54:22What's mine is yours.
00:54:23So, feel free to make yourself at home.
00:54:31Mom, where are you going? Are you feeling okay?
00:54:33I'm fine. Absolutely awesome.
00:54:35I have never felt better.
00:54:38Yeah.
00:54:39So, I'm just off now to find myself an Italian man.
00:54:42Mom.
00:54:43You are in the right place then.
00:54:45Oh, do not encourage her.
00:54:49I'm going to leave you guys alone. Enjoy.
00:54:53Well, cheers to that.
00:54:55Cheers to that.
00:55:00I need to come clean.
00:55:03Bruno and I...
00:55:05Look, I don't care about...
00:55:06No, listen. We were never a thing.
00:55:07You and Bruno never had an affair?
00:55:09No, I faked the whole thing.
00:55:12Why?
00:55:14Mike didn't know how to break it off with you.
00:55:17I was afraid I was a distraction, so I lied.
00:55:20And it blew up in my face.
00:55:24Vanessa, I need you to understand something very clearly.
00:55:28I'm not distracted by us together.
00:55:30I'm distracted by us apart.
00:55:45And I also want to be honest with you about something.
00:55:49Ruby told me that she is pregnant and it's mine.
00:55:52What? How?
00:55:53Look, I don't believe her, but I still do need to play this thing right.
00:55:57And I hope that you can trust me on this.
00:56:02Okay.
00:56:04I trust you.
00:56:08I love you.
00:56:13I love you too.
00:56:18I love you too.
00:56:48I love you.
00:56:59I love you, Vanessa Porter.
00:57:01I love you, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:57:11I should go, gentlemen.
00:57:13Okay.
00:57:15Mom!
00:57:18Mom?
00:57:32Hello?
00:57:33Who is this?
00:57:34I'm your mother.
00:57:35She will stay safe if you follow my every word.
00:57:38I'll text instructions to this phone.
00:57:40If you alert the authorities, your mother will be killed.
00:57:44I'm coming for you, Mom.
00:57:49This is the address.
00:57:52Vanessa.
00:57:53Glad you made it.
00:57:55Looks like you brought your little boyfriend.
00:58:05He's a good boss.
00:58:07So is she.
00:58:10Let's go inside.
00:58:14Look at you two.
00:58:15Wow.
00:58:16The perfect couple.
00:58:18What do you want, Bruno?
00:58:19I'll do the questioning.
00:58:21That's what people with guns get to do.
00:58:24We could have been a great team, but you had to blow it all for some trim.
00:58:29Just tell me why-
00:58:30Shh, shh, shh, shh.
00:58:32I always hated guys like you, Sebastian.
00:58:35Bootstrap guys.
00:58:37That's why I'm going to love letting you drive for everything you've worked for.
00:58:43I want your entire fortune.
00:58:46You son of a bitch!
00:58:49Calm down, Sebastian.
00:58:51We don't want to end up under the sea.
00:58:59Fine.
00:59:02For Teresa.
00:59:03We just need to know that she's alive.
00:59:11Mom!
00:59:12It's okay.
00:59:15Mom, it's okay.
00:59:17It's okay.
00:59:18Boo, boo.
00:59:21There's your proof of life.
00:59:23Transfer the money to this address using this phone.
00:59:28Come on.
00:59:33I'm so sorry that this is happening.
00:59:35This is all my fault.
00:59:41He's going to wipe you out.
00:59:44It doesn't matter.
00:59:45It doesn't matter.
00:59:46As long as you and your mother are safe,
00:59:50I can always make my money back, but I need you by my side.
00:59:59Ka-ching!
01:00:00Thanks for the money.
01:00:02But you didn't really think I'd let your mom go, did you?
01:00:16I'm like...
01:00:19Ruby, you killed him!
01:00:22Oopsies.
01:00:23I'm such a klutz.
01:00:26Guess I won't be sharing that money after all.
01:00:31What, honey?
01:00:32You play chess.
01:00:33You know the pawns always die.
01:00:36Hands up!
01:00:40Why are you doing this?
01:00:41I gave you everything.
01:00:43Why?
01:00:44Because you left me.
01:00:46Nobody leaves me.
01:00:48I get everything I've always wanted.
01:00:51You know exactly why.
01:00:55When I met you, you were nothing.
01:00:59The only reason you married me was for my family name.
01:01:01For my clout.
01:01:03You used me to climb the social ladder.
01:01:06Then once you got to the top, you dropped me.
01:01:09And what, you think this whore can replace me?
01:01:12You're wrong.
01:01:13I married you for what I thought was out of love.
01:01:16But then I quickly realized that all you ever cared about was material shit.
01:01:21And I tried to prove to you that we can't have it all.
01:01:23We could.
01:01:26Spare me, Mr. Perfect, please.
01:01:28I really can't.
01:01:36No, no.
01:01:41Oopsies!
01:01:43Sorry, my little mouse.
01:01:44It won't happen again.
01:01:46Ruby, you can fix all of this.
01:01:47All you need to do is let Theresa go.
01:01:52Fix this?
01:01:53Yes.
01:01:55This is beyond repair, my dear husband.
01:01:58Revenge, retribution, whatever you want to call it.
01:02:01I finally have the power.
01:02:06Fuck you, bitch!
01:02:09Most dads give their girls jewelry.
01:02:11But not my dad.
01:02:12I used to think guns were scary.
01:02:14But in the right hand, they're quite beautiful.
01:02:18We could have been great, Sebastian.
01:02:20But you had to go ahead and ruin it all!
01:02:22Shut the fuck up, Ruby!
01:02:26I'm gonna kill you both.
01:02:28And when the police get here, they'll find me laying on the ground, covered in blood, screaming,
01:02:33Help me!
01:02:35Help me!
01:02:37And I'll blame it on that mafia moron.
01:02:39Mafia moron?
01:02:44Traffic!
01:03:10Are you okay?
01:03:11Yeah, I'm okay, honey.
01:03:13I knew you'd come and get me.
01:03:15But next time, can we go to Paris, please?
01:03:21Miss Porter, I'm Detective Colombo.
01:03:23We've been monitoring the Lombardi crime family for several months now.
01:03:26And we have all the information we need to indict Ruby and Bruno on an extortion plot.
01:03:32But how?
01:03:33We had somebody on the inside.
01:03:40You're a...
01:03:41Cop?
01:03:42Yep.
01:03:43Department of Justice undercover.
01:03:45The merger made us look into a possible crime link with Armstrong Enterprises.
01:03:49Turns out, Sebastian is legit. He just hired the wrong people.
01:03:52Luckily, Interpol connected me to the town police at just the right time.
01:03:56I would have never guessed.
01:03:58Guess those late night wine sessions were just research, huh?
01:04:01Getting to be your friend was just one of the benefits.
01:04:04Oh, uh, one more thing.
01:04:06Mr. Armstrong, your money's secure.
01:04:08We made sure the transfer didn't go through.
01:04:18And in business news, the Congress has approved the Bastion Enterprise merger.
01:04:22CEO Sebastian Armstrong is now the richest man in the world.
01:04:25This merger is a non-presented green deal.
01:04:28They have agreed to convert 70% of their carbon-producing plants into renewable energy power plants.
01:04:34Cheers to Teresa being cancer-free for six months.
01:04:38Cheers.
01:04:42And cheers to Vanessa.
01:04:47For her hopefully making me the happiest man on earth.
01:04:50Oh, my God.
01:04:55Will you marry me?
01:05:04Yes.
01:05:13I promise to love you forever.
01:05:16I promise to love you forever.