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00:00:00Working under this much stress for a huge company.
00:00:06It's all for you, mom.
00:00:08You nervous about your first day?
00:00:10A little bit.
00:00:12But 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.
00:00:45You're going to have to sacrifice a lot of late nights
00:00:48and you're going to make enemies on your way to the top.
00:01:00The perfume is intoxicating.
00:01:08Sorry.
00:01:09What was I saying?
00:01:14Oh my God, what is that wretched smell?
00:01:17Maybe that's my perfume.
00:01:19That's it.
00:01:20It's God awful.
00:01:22Deliveries go downstairs, sweetie.
00:01:24Actually, I am Mr. Armstrong's new receptionist.
00:01:27I used to have that job.
00:01:28Back then they used to hire class.
00:01:30I guess now they're willing to hire anyone off the street.
00:01:33Sorry to spit the truth, bitch, but you don't last a minute here.
00:01:44Oops.
00:01:45You should probably clean that up.
00:01:46Or 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.
00:01:59It's going to help insurance.
00:02:00It'll pay for my mom's medical bills.
00:02:04It'll be-
00:02:07Get out of my way, loser.
00:02:09My shirt.
00:02:11I told you.
00:02:12Wouldn't last a day here.
00:02:19Who is that?
00:02:20That is Sebastian's wife.
00:02:23His wife?
00:02:26Be careful around her.
00:02:27She's a viper.
00:02:28Ever know she's only with him for his money?
00:02:31Sebastian Armstrong.
00:02:33We're going out tonight.
00:02:39Ruby, I have already told you that I want a divorce.
00:02:43And you need to sign these papers.
00:02:54Honey, we're so good together.
00:02:59Our love burns white hot.
00:03:01Remember when we used to make love in the office executive shower?
00:03:05Ruby, we are over.
00:03:09Because you have made it abundantly clear that all you've ever been after is my money.
00:03:14Especially after I caught you stealing.
00:03:17Now I have a business meeting today with Robert Sanchez, and it is the largest business deal that I have ever had.
00:03:23Well, nobody denies Ruby Cromwell.
00:03:29Get up.
00:03:30You need to get out.
00:03:31Okay?
00:03:32I'm all sweaty from my workout.
00:03:33I need to take a shower, so go.
00:03:34Why don't I join?
00:03:35I mean, I've seen your six-pack abs before.
00:03:42You need to go.
00:03:43Now.
00:03:45Fine.
00:03:57Hey, thrift shop girl.
00:03:59Sebastian needs to see you in his office.
00:04:01Head 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.
00:04:28Mr. Armstrong.
00:04:29It's okay.
00:04:32Don't worry about it.
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?
00:04:57I 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.
00:05:19Anywhere.
00:05:25Oh, my God.
00:05:27I am so sorry.
00:05:29Get out of here.
00:05:30You're fired.
00:05:31Clear 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.
00:05:44Come to your senses.
00:05:47I'm sorry.
00:05:48Have 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.
00:06:22I'm just tired of eating my grilled cheese panini in the bathroom.
00:06:27Wow, I haven't laughed like that in a long time.
00:06:29I needed that.
00:06:31I'm sorry that I snapped like that in the office.
00:06:33This merger's just been beyond stressful.
00:06:38Will you accept my humblest apologies?
00:06:45Of course.
00:06:47And I'm sorry for spilling coffee on your very expensive shirt.
00:06:56Looks like we're both in need of some new digs.
00:06:59Tell you what, why don't you go down to Latour Boutique and get yourself a new outfit?
00:07:04I can't afford Latour Boutique.
00:07:07You can with this.
00:07:08No, I can't take that.
00:07:12I insist.
00:07:13Go down, get yourself a new outfit, and come back tomorrow ready to work.
00:07:27Anyway, that was just the worst date.
00:07:31Did you know, when I was in college, Sebastian came to my school and gave a young entrepreneur lecture.
00:07:42He was so charming.
00:07:44And knowledgeable.
00:07:46Uh-oh.
00:07:47Uh-oh?
00:07:48Yeah, I think you might be in love.
00:07:53Whatever.
00:07:55Seriously, you should ride his baloney pony.
00:07:59Might lend you that big promotion.
00:08:01I am not the ruthless type.
00:08:03Plus, I don't think he'd be into it.
00:08:05Man at his level's always into that.
00:08:08I think he's different.
00:08:09Men are all the same.
00:08:10Oh, coming from someone who swipes right on everyone.
00:08:15Alright, alright.
00:08:19Hello?
00:08:24What do you mean?
00:08:27Okay.
00:08:28I'll be there.
00:08:31Everything okay?
00:08:33No, my mom has cancer.
00:08:37I'm so sorry.
00:08:39She's doing better, and has one treatment to go, but it is expensive.
00:08:46That's why I really need to keep this job.
00:08:50Of course.
00:08:58Hi! How 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. Just sign the papers.
00:09:11No! I want to go over every single line of this.
00:09:15My mother gave us that chandelier in the rumpus room. It's mine.
00:09:18That's fine. What else?
00:09:21There's a lot else.
00:09:23God.
00:09:26Vanessa, 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? Thank you.
00:09:32Yes, Sebastian.
00:09:33I mean, Mr. Sebastian.
00:09:35I mean, Mr. Armstrong.
00:09:41Getting real chummy with the help.
00:09:45She works for me.
00:09:46Oh, does she?
00:09:49Remember when these used to work for you?
00:09:54Can we just keep this professional, please?
00:09:56I used to be a receptionist. Don't think this two-bit whore can come in and replace me.
00:10:00I'm class elegant. She's homeless, sheltered.
00:10:04Here you are, sir.
00:10:05Thank you, Vanessa.
00:10:09Thank you, receptionist girl. That'll be all.
00:10:15Oopsies. Can you get that?
00:10:19Sure.
00:10:20Oh, my gosh. I'm sorry. I'm such a klutz.
00:10:38Sit down.
00:10:39We're going to go over every single line of this.
00:10:41And you know what? We're actually going to add some clauses there.
00:10:44I'd like a house in the Hamptons. I want a new cappuccino machine.
00:10:47I want a cashmere sweater. We are going in on this, or I'm not signing.
00:10:52Okay.
00:10:53Have her bring a new plate in.
00:10:59Hey.
00:11:00I'm sorry, Hugo.
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 this dry-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.
00:11:16Thank you, Mr. Armstrong.
00:11:18Yeah, of course.
00:11:22I think I know where I know you from.
00:11:25You do?
00:11:26Yes, Va Tech. I gave a lecture there a couple years ago.
00:11:30I can't believe you remember that.
00:11:32Yeah, Chantel Perfume No. 5. Is that it?
00:11:37You know, I thought about finding you after that lecture and going to the dorms and banging on some doors.
00:11:42Well, I wish you did.
00:11:44But it might have been frowned upon.
00:11:47Being a lecturer, maybe some sort of power imbalance.
00:11:52Yeah, I don't think the university would have appreciated me taking advantage of my position.
00:11:58Interesting.
00:12:00I always thought you took risks.
00:12:07Hey, boss.
00:12:08Congrats on the merger.
00:12:11Thank you. Yeah, I couldn't have done it with everybody in this room.
00:12:14But, uh, it's not over yet.
00:12:16But we'll get there soon.
00:12:218 p.m. tonight.
00:12:32He wants me to meet him at the fanciest hotel in the city?
00:12:418 p.m. tonight.
00:13:128 p.m. tonight.
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.
00:13:37I 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.
00:13:56I'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.
00:14:33Oh, my God.
00:15:038 p.m. tonight.
00:15:33I hope you're not too good for box wine, though.
00:15:47Oh, I am never too good for box wine.
00:15:50Oh, gosh.
00:15:52This has been such a whirlwind.
00:15:55I am falling so hard.
00:15:57Just be careful, honey.
00:16:01I 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.
00:16:13You'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.
00:16:19It'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.
00:16:33Where are you just going to stand there?
00:16:38We're 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.
00:17:03Are you spying on me?
00:17:07Not me.
00:17:09But somebody is.
00:17:12Those came across my desk earlier today.
00:17:14And I had to pay a pretty good penny to keep them out of the press.
00:17:19I'm not a married man. I can date somebody.
00:17:21Your divorce with Ruby isn't final.
00:17:23She won't sign the papers, Robert.
00:17:25Any way you cut it, Sebastian, it can be a problem.
00:17:29The board is wary of getting into business with another billionaire playboy.
00:17:34They like stability.
00:17:36Especially after that woman in Gotham went rogue.
00:17:39Maybe it would help to be a happily married man.
00:17:44I don't think that exists.
00:17:46I got news for you, pal.
00:17:48It does.
00:17:4935 years.
00:17:52I wish I could tell the world how I feel about her.
00:17:56But the world finding out about us during my divorce would hurt the merger.
00:18:03We are playing with fire.
00:18:05But I care about him so much.
00:18:07I 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.
00:18:37I'm also new at Armstrong Enterprises.
00:18:39I'm here to dictate the merger.
00:18:41But 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.
00:18:49Teenies?
00:18:50Martinis. Teenies to bikinis.
00:18:54Oh, that's funny.
00:18:57Yeah.
00:18:58What do you say we get out of these wet clothes and into a dry martini?
00:19:05Are all your pick-up lines martini-based?
00:19:08Yeah.
00:19:12We need to talk.
00:19:15Ruby, I didn't see you on my schedule.
00:19:18Oh, okay. I'm pretty sure I don't need to be on your schedule because I'm your wife.
00:19:23Ex-wife.
00:19:24What do you need? What's the problem?
00:19:26I'm still unhappy with the divorce terms.
00:19:29How can you be unhappy? It's fair. I paid you more than half.
00:19:34I still want you.
00:19:36No baby voice, Ruby. Okay, we're through.
00:19:41Fine. Clearly you don't want me anymore.
00:19:43But I do know that you want me to sign before the merger.
00:19:46The 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.
00:20:04You need to go. Come on. Out the door.
00:20:07Hey there.
00:20:09Hey, sorry. I'm wiped.
00:20:12I know that you overheard Ruby yelling at me.
00:20:16It's none of my business.
00:20:17It's over between her and I.
00:20:19She does not think so.
00:20:23So, would you like to have dinner with me?
00:20:27I'm not really hungry.
00:20:31I'm sorry.
00:20:33I'm not really hungry.
00:20:36You sure about that?
00:20:41I don't think it's a good idea.
00:20:43Look, I know that we've both been under a lot of stress.
00:20:46We can just keep it simple.
00:20:48Have some good food, take our mind off things. No pressure.
00:20:51He's right. We're both under a lot of stress.
00:20:54But I can't put my stress on him.
00:20:56So, dinner?
00:20:58Keep it simple.
00:20:59Keep it simple.
00:21:04Keep it simple.
00:21:11This is simple.
00:21:14You're worth it.
00:21:18I'm worried about the merger.
00:21:24You too.
00:21:25I'm not worried about you closing it.
00:21:27I'm worried about us.
00:21:29Look, it's almost a done deal.
00:21:31All eyes are on you.
00:21:33With this and your divorce,
00:21:35don't you worry that this will make the company think you're unfit?
00:21:37Unfit for what?
00:21:39The merger is just money.
00:21:40And I have money.
00:21:41But I don't have love.
00:21:46I want to be with you.
00:21:50I don't know.
00:21:53Why are you so hesitant?
00:21:54I don't know if I can tell him.
00:21:59What's going on?
00:22:00My mom is...
00:22:03cancer.
00:22:04She has cancer.
00:22:06And 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.
00:22:29I don't need to be admired.
00:22:31I need to be understood.
00:22:34Understood.
00:22:37I think we should slow down a little.
00:22:40What 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.
00:22:59I see you.
00:23:01What?
00:23:03I see you.
00:23:04You're a rising star of this company.
00:23:06I am just trying to work here.
00:23:08I don't need any distractions.
00:23:10Let me guess.
00:23:11Your job's a joke.
00:23:12You're broke.
00:23:13Your love life's the OA.
00:23:15It's like you're always stuck in second gear.
00:23:18It hasn't been your day, your week, your month,
00:23:21or even your year.
00:23:24Even your year.
00:23:29No.
00:23:31Babe, come on.
00:23:36Release the attention.
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 thought.
00:23:52That's what I'm talking about, girl.
00:24:03Oh, sorry, Mr. Sebastian.
00:24:06Hey, Sebastian, don't worry.
00:24:08We're off the clock.
00:24:14This is hot.
00:24:16Don't ever touch me again.
00:24:23Playing 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.
00:24:35Two 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.
00:24:50We're both adults.
00:24:51You don't owe me anything.
00:24:53He was just being...
00:24:54I don't care about him.
00:24:57I just...
00:24:58I don't know.
00:24:59I thought that you were different.
00:25:00I...
00:25:01I have to let this happen.
00:25:02You know what?
00:25:03I think you'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 going to 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...
00:25:46How 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.
00:26:06You're the greatest.
00:26:12Tell me everything.
00:26:15It was terrible what I did, but this merger is so important to Sebastian.
00:26:19I couldn't risk losing it for him.
00:26:21You were never going to 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?
00:26:31I almost kissed Bruno.
00:26:34The aggressive guy?
00:26:35I only did it to make Sebastian forget about me so he could think about the merger.
00:26:40I hope you know what you're doing.
00:26:44I 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?
00:27:06What 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'm humble.
00:27:30You'd give it all up and be with her, wouldn't you?
00:27:36Well, if you love her, then you should just go to her.
00:27:43What do you have to drink in this dump?
00:27:45Ruby, what are you doing here? Come in.
00:27:48I'm sorry. I was a cranky bitch earlier.
00:27:50What are you doing here?
00:27:52Well, things got a little heated earlier.
00:27:54And I thought I should come make amends.
00:27:58Is it me?
00:28:02Is it hot in here?
00:28:06No.
00:28:27I've missed you.
00:28:29We were so good together.
00:28:37It is so hot.
00:28:43Let me take you to the bedroom.
00:28:51No, no. Hey, I'm sorry. I can't do this.
00:28:56Look, we had something in the past, Ruby.
00:29:01Let's put this on.
00:29:03Is this about that bitch?
00:29:07Don't call her that.
00:29:09You'll regret this, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:29:32Hey, hey! Get off of me!
00:29:36Hey, hey, hey. Are you okay?
00:29:38What is that?
00:29:42He must have dropped it.
00:29:46Oh, my God. Somebody's been spying on us.
00:29:57Thanks for the statement, ma'am.
00:29:59We'll keep an eye out for the perp.
00:30:01In the meantime, try to get some rest.
00:30:03Good night.
00:30:10Yeah, of course.
00:30:13How did you know where I lived?
00:30:16I looked your address up at work.
00:30:19I was coming over to apologize.
00:30:21About what?
00:30:23Look, I was a jerk earlier, and I overreacted.
00:30:27It's okay.
00:30:28Vanessa.
00:30:31People in my position have a very hard time with dating.
00:30:34Everyone only seems to want one thing from me,
00:30:36and that's why I have to be protective.
00:30:38I've been blinded by love before.
00:30:40Ruby?
00:30:42That obvious, huh?
00:30:44She's, um...
00:30:45Bitch?
00:30:47Yeah.
00:30:48And she also could put this hold on people.
00:30:51And I didn't realize it till much later that she's just a gold digger.
00:30:56And she never loved me.
00:30:57She only loved my bank account.
00:30:59And that's why I tend to be defensive.
00:31:01Sebastian, maybe it's just not the right time for us.
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.
00:31:19Yeah.
00:31:21She knows that I put off my career goals to take care of her.
00:31:25And she carries that guilt.
00:31:29The other day, she said that sometimes she wished she had died...
00:31:35so I could live.
00:31:38She's a strong woman, just like you.
00:31:40Look, I appreciate your generosity.
00:31:42But as of now, all I'm asking is that we remain boss and secretary.
00:31:51Deal?
00:31:55Deal.
00:31:58Deal.
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.
00:32:14Okay. Well, you need to go down to La Tour Boutique and get yourself another cocktail dress.
00:32:19I'm not going to do that.
00:32:22Well, you need to because I need you to attend a dinner with me.
00:32:27No dates.
00:32:29No, no, it's not a date.
00:32:31Personal assistant, strictly business.
00:32:33You feed me the names of people that I should know.
00:32:36It's boring, but the food is good.
00:32:39So what do you say?
00:32:41Deal?
00:32:42That's my one condition.
00:32:44You really are a good negotiator.
00:32:51You should probably go.
00:32:55Okay.
00:33:05Can I help you?
00:33:06Yes, yes. I am looking for a dress.
00:33:09Looks like you need a whole new wardrobe.
00:33:11Oh, probably.
00:33:14Sorry, we don't have anything in the Hobo Casual collection.
00:33:18I know, I know. I don't usually shop at places like this.
00:33:21But I actually walk by here all the time and stare at that dress in the window.
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.
00:33:37Maybe 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. What 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...
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 who walks through that door with respect.
00:34:01I'm so sorry, Mr. Armstrong.
00:34:04I'm really sorry.
00:34:05My boyfriend just dumped me and I'm in a terrible mood.
00:34:08It's okay.
00:34:09I actually have those same sneakers that you're wearing.
00:34:12I love them.
00:34:13Also that dress in the window, I love it too.
00:34:16But I'm jealous because I know it'll look way better on you.
00:34:19Plus I have at least food.
00:34:21I'm oversharing.
00:34:22Just wrap up the dress.
00:34:24We have a big event to attend to tonight.
00:34:27Okay.
00:34:45Sorry, I know that this is a lot.
00:34:47I don't want to let you down.
00:34:49You won't.
00:34:50Just stick with me.
00:34:51I have some cocktail hour negotiating.
00:34:57Oh, God.
00:34:59I didn't realize they let trash in here.
00:35:01Ruby, this isn't the time or the place.
00:35:03Sebastian, you haven't answered any of my phone calls.
00:35:06Our divorce terms are unacceptable.
00:35:08I'm sorry, Ms. Cromwell, but Sebastian is about to give his speech.
00:35:10I'm sorry?
00:35:11Who the fuck are you?
00:35:13This is a conversation between my husband and I.
00:35:17You mean your ex-husband.
00:35:23Oh!
00:35:25Oh, no.
00:35:27I'm so sorry.
00:35:28I'm such a klutz.
00:35:34And now, ladies and gentlemen, may we present Mr. Sebastian Armstrong.
00:35:44I think it's about time we got legal involved to talk about these terms and details.
00:35:48Before it goes to legal, should I have my guys look at it?
00:35:51Your guys?
00:35:53Just keep taking notes.
00:35:55You're new here, so maybe you can learn a thing or two about negotiating.
00:35:58Pretty sure I could teach you a thing or two.
00:36:06Thank you, Vanessa.
00:36:09Let me know if you need anything else.
00:36:11I need some of that.
00:36:13Damn, she's hot.
00:36:15Nothing wrong with dipping the pen in the company ink, am 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, Sebby.
00:36:25It's Mr. Armstrong.
00:36:27Oh, so formal.
00:36:29This company needed a little joke like me?
00:36:32Guys, this isn't a pissing contest.
00:36:35Yeah, I know.
00:36:37Because I already got the prize.
00:36:39So, you are dating.
00:36:41I mean, if you call getting freaky in 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.
00:36:52Hey, chill.
00:36:54You need 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 and 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, guys 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.
00:37:55What? 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, so 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. Your 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 and send her cancer into remission.
00:38:53The only sad thing is, Miss Porter won't be brightening up our oncology ward anymore.
00:38:58Stop.
00:39:00I'll leave you two.
00:39:04How 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.
00:39:13Food sucks.
00:39:15Are you okay? You seem a bit distracted.
00:39:18I have to tell you something, Mom. I don't want you to worry.
00:39:21Well, I'm going to worry whether you tell me or not.
00:39:25I think I have a stalker.
00:39:27What?
00:39:28Someone vandalized my car. They wrote a bad word.
00:39:31A magic marker.
00:39:32Well, maybe some vinegar or something will help get rid of it.
00:39:35I know, Mom.
00:39:36I think it was somehow connected to this guy at work.
00:39:39This guy at work, Bruno Lombardi, he has been all over me and is starting to worry me out.
00:39:44You said Bruno Lombardi? John Lombardi's son?
00:39:51John Lombardi runs a crime family. Yes.
00:39:55And Bruno is quote-unquote heir to that throne.
00:39:59A crime family?
00:40:01Yeah. Your uncle had some run-in with them years ago. They're thugs.
00:40:06And if Bruno is anything like his father, you want to be swiping left, like the kids say.
00:40:11I think he got fired today. What if he blames me for everything?
00:40:14Kids today, they always want to blame somebody else for their issues.
00:40:18They can't take responsibility. They're not my baby girl.
00:40:25The Lombardi crime family accused of racketeering drugs. Human trafficking?
00:40:30Apparently he's still running the crime family from prison.
00:40:34And he's grooming Bruno to take over.
00:40:37They've got some troubles going on.
00:40:39So, honey, please be careful.
00:40:41I have to warn Sebastian.
00:40:44I have to go, Mom. I love you.
00:41:01You need a replacement for the whore-mobile.
00:41:05No, I can't accept this.
00:41:07You have to.
00:41:08I really can't.
00:41:09Then why not?
00:41:11Sebastian, I'm worried.
00:41:16I found out that Bruno has ties to the Mafia.
00:41:19No, our HR fully vetted him.
00:41:21I'm sure there's ways of skirting that.
00:41:23Word is, he's being groomed.
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.
00:41:35Look, you don't need to worry about that anymore.
00:41:38Because I fired him.
00:41:40That's why I'm worried.
00:41:42Look, 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.
00:41:59Charity?
00:42:00Yes, for cancer research.
00:42:02I would love to.
00:42:04But I don't know.
00:42:06Look, somebody just dropped out last minute.
00:42:08You'd be doing me a big, big favor.
00:42:10It's at the Biltmore Ballroom, 6 p.m. tonight.
00:42:16One condition.
00:42:18Okay. What?
00:42:21You take the car back.
00:42:25Fine.
00:42:27See you tonight.
00:42:32Damn. He is a good negotiator.
00:42:47You must be the new model.
00:42:50You're on stage on 5.
00:42:52On stage? What is this?
00:42:55This is a charity auction. People are going to bid on you for dates.
00:42:58No, no, no, no. I can't do this.
00:43:01Are you kidding? This is going to be fun.
00:43:03And it's for a good cause, girl.
00:43:05Wouldn't mind a man bidding on me for a change.
00:43:10Going once, going twice.
00:43:13And 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.
00:43:30I 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.
00:44:10$300,000.
00:44:12$500,000.
00:44:13$500,000.
00:44:15$600,000.
00:44:16Great. We have $600,000 over there.
00:44:20$700,000.
00:44:22We got seven over here.
00:44:24$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.
00:45:00The 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 seven 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.
00:45:31Any other bids?
00:45:32Going once.
00:45:34Going twice.
00:45:35Going twice.
00:45:37And sold to that gentleman over there for $1 million.
00:45:42What an amazing finale.
00:45:44Beating the previous record of...
00:45:46What's her name?
00:45:48Um, anyway, sir, please come up and claim your prize.
00:45:53This is going to be fun.
00:45:58You cannot go out on that date. It could be dangerous.
00:46:01I don't have a choice.
00:46:04You always have a choice.
00:46:06It's in the next room. It's in a controlled space.
00:46:08Why are you doing this?
00:46:10Because he wants me to back out.
00:46:12He 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.
00:46:24I also want to see what Bruno's up to.
00:46:27What's his game plan?
00:46:30You know, for a winning bet of $1 million,
00:46:32you'd think they'd serve better hooch.
00:46:35I'd rather be home drinking my wine from a box.
00:46:39We have so much in common.
00:46:42I'd rather be at your home, too.
00:46:44What do you want from me?
00:46:46What are you talking about, baby?
00:46:48I just want to get to know you.
00:46:50Oh, I have been very clear.
00:46:53I am not interested.
00:46:55Don't you know who I am?
00:46:57Oh, I know who you think you are.
00:47:01I've paid a lot of money for this date.
00:47:03I mean, Cassini, I can make things very difficult
00:47:05for you and your little boyfriend.
00:47:12You know, this wine ain't that bad.
00:47:17Where are you going?
00:47:19The date ain't over yet, sweetheart.
00:47:21Can't a girl use the restroom?
00:47:33Stop playing games, babe.
00:47:35We know what that one looks like.
00:47:37I don't know what that one looks like.
00:47:39I don't know what that one looks like.
00:47:41I don't know what that one looks like.
00:47:43I don't know what that one looks like.
00:47:45We know what that one million bought me.
00:47:52I'm good, everybody. I'm good.
00:47:59Oh.
00:48:08Knock, knock.
00:48:09Hey, how was the date?
00:48:12And, um, who is this from?
00:48:14Uh, from Bruno, with all my love.
00:48:16Thanks for the magical night.
00:48:18Well, I guess that answers that.
00:48:20No, Sebastian, that's...
00:48:21No, no, it's fine.
00:48:23I have some work I need to be doing now.
00:48:35I'm just throwing this out there,
00:48:37but I think I'm entitled to more like
00:48:3965%.
00:48:41Yeah, yeah, that sounds fine.
00:48:43Fine?!
00:48:44Sebastian, that's robbery.
00:48:46Your head isn't in the game.
00:48:48We need to wrap this up
00:48:50so we can send it before Congress
00:48:52and push this merger through soon.
00:48:54A good negotiation is where
00:48:56both parties walk away equally unhappy.
00:48:59And right now, Sebastian,
00:49:01I'm very happy.
00:49:04That's it, Sebastian.
00:49:06I'm done.
00:49:08It's over.
00:49:10Wait, what do you mean that it's over?
00:49:12We need a break.
00:49:14Listen, why don't we take a long weekend?
00:49:16You can go home
00:49:18and refocus on this merger,
00:49:20and I can spend some time with my grandkids.
00:49:22We've spent every day at this damn office.
00:49:25We can come back on Tuesday
00:49:27and wrap this thing up.
00:49:29Okay.
00:49:30Yeah, yeah, that's a good idea.
00:49:32Let me...
00:49:34Everyone, listen up.
00:49:36Everyone can have off for the week
00:49:38with pay.
00:49:48So, do you have any plans for the weekend?
00:49:50How would I?
00:49:51I just found out I have the week off.
00:49:53Well, I'd like to take you to dinner.
00:49:55Sebastian, I...
00:49:57I can't, but thank you.
00:49:59My mom's still in the hospital,
00:50:01so I have to go visit her.
00:50:03Well, maybe she'd like a box of chocolates.
00:50:05Yeah, maybe she would.
00:50:11Can I come in?
00:50:13Please.
00:50:15Fine.
00:50:17I'd love to have a drink, but I can't.
00:50:19Well, no one offered you one.
00:50:21I can't because I'm pregnant.
00:50:23I can't because I'm pregnant.
00:50:27You're pregnant.
00:50:29I don't know how to tell you this, Sebastian,
00:50:31but you're the father.
00:50:33That's impossible.
00:50:35We broke up three months ago.
00:50:41Can't you tell?
00:50:42I'm three months pregnant.
00:50:44No, no, no, I can't be the father.
00:50:46Okay, well, I have a paternity test
00:50:48and ultrasound that say different.
00:50:51Right there.
00:51:08Well, if this is true, then I'm not the type of man
00:51:10that runs from his responsibilities.
00:51:13That's what I love about you.
00:51:15You're so responsible.
00:51:18You need to go.
00:51:20I need time to think, Ruby.
00:51:22Leave that there for you.
00:51:33I don't know how I'm gonna tell Vanessa,
00:51:35but I have to be honest with her.
00:51:37I think we got him.
00:51:41I hope so.
00:51:43You riding whore on her car did nothing.
00:51:45And me leaving those photos that I took
00:51:47when I broke into her house also didn't work.
00:51:49Okay, well, I'm still out too grand
00:51:51for a fake paternity test.
00:51:53I really thought Sebastian hitting me
00:51:55would ruin this merger.
00:51:57Okay, I still want the merger to happen, moron.
00:51:59I just want the divorce to happen after
00:52:01so that I get half.
00:52:03And if that doesn't work, we'll move on to plan C
00:52:05and eliminate Sebastian altogether.
00:52:07I know exactly where he hangs out
00:52:09when he needs time alone.
00:52:11He'll pay for humiliating Elombardi.
00:52:16♪
00:52:45That is beautiful and delicious.
00:52:49Who's it from?
00:52:51I hope it's not from Bruno.
00:52:53Oh, my God.
00:52:58If you change your mind, I'm here for you.
00:53:01With all my love, Sebastian.
00:53:10It's a plane ticket
00:53:13to Italy.
00:53:16You must go.
00:53:18I'm not leaving you, Mom.
00:53:25Two tickets.
00:53:30Mom, how are you feeling?
00:53:32I'm feeling like I need to see
00:53:34the Italian countryside
00:53:36and eat some authentic Italian.
00:53:38It's like we're going to Italy.
00:53:40Yes.
00:53:54Welcome.
00:53:56Hi.
00:54:00Nice to finally meet you.
00:54:02Oh, lovely to meet you, too.
00:54:04Yeah, come on in.
00:54:08How are you doing?
00:54:10Wonderful, just wonderful.
00:54:12Thank you so much for bringing my daughter
00:54:14and I out here.
00:54:16And that private jet experience,
00:54:18that is the way to travel.
00:54:20And the food was delicious.
00:54:22What's mine is yours,
00:54:24so feel free to make yourself at home.
00:54:30Mmm.
00:54:32Mom, where are you going? Are you feeling okay?
00:54:34I'm fine. Absolutely awesome.
00:54:36I have never felt better.
00:54:38Yeah.
00:54:40So I'm just off now to find myself
00:54:42an Italian man.
00:54:44Mom, you are in the right place then.
00:54:46Oh, do not encourage her.
00:54:50I'm going to leave you guys alone. Enjoy.
00:54:54Well, cheers to that.
00:54:56Cheers to that.
00:55:00I need to come clean.
00:55:02Bruno and I...
00:55:04Look, I don't care about...
00:55:06No, listen. We were never a thing.
00:55:08You and Bruno never had an affair.
00:55:10No, I faked the whole thing.
00:55:12Why?
00:55:14I didn't know how to break it off with you.
00:55:16I was afraid I was a distraction.
00:55:18So I lied.
00:55:20And it blew up in my face.
00:55:24Vanessa, I need you to understand
00:55:26something very clearly.
00:55:28I'm not distracted by us together.
00:55:30I'm distracted by us apart.
00:55:44And I also
00:55:46want to be honest with you about something.
00:55:48Ruby told me
00:55:50that she is pregnant and it's mine.
00:55:52What? How?
00:55:54Look, I don't believe her, but I still
00:55:56do need to play this thing right.
00:55:58I hope that you can trust me on this.
00:56:02Okay.
00:56:04I trust you.
00:56:08I love you.
00:56:14I love you too.
00:56:28I love you too.
00:56:58I love you, Vanessa Porter.
00:57:00I love you, Sebastian Armstrong.
00:57:10I should go check on my...
00:57:12Okay.
00:57:14Mom!
00:57:18Mom?
00:57:28Hello?
00:57:30Who is this?
00:57:32I'm your mother.
00:57:34She will stay safe if you follow my every word.
00:57:36I'll text instructions to this phone.
00:57:38If you alert the authorities, your mother will be killed.
00:57:42I'm coming for you, Mom.
00:57:48This is the address.
00:57:50Vanessa.
00:57:52Glad you made it.
00:57:54Looks like you brought your little boyfriend.
00:57:56He is a good boss.
00:57:58So is she.
00:58:00Let's go inside.
00:58:04Look at you two.
00:58:06Wow.
00:58:08The perfect couple.
00:58:10What do you want, Bruno?
00:58:12I'll do the questioning.
00:58:14That's what people with guns get to do.
00:58:16We could have been a great couple.
00:58:18We could have been a great couple.
00:58:20We could have been a great couple.
00:58:22We could have been a great couple.
00:58:24We could have been a great team,
00:58:26but you had to blow it all for some trim.
00:58:30Just tell me why...
00:58:32Shh.
00:58:34I always hated guys like you, Sebastian.
00:58:36Bootstrap guys.
00:58:38That's why I'm going to love
00:58:40leading you dry for everything you've worked for.
00:58:44I want your entire fortune.
00:58:46You son of a bitch!
00:58:50Calm down, Sebastian.
00:58:52We don't want to end up under this...
00:58:58Fine.
00:59:02For Teresa.
00:59:04We just need to know that she's alive.
00:59:12Mom! It's okay.
00:59:16Mom, it's okay.
00:59:18It's okay.
00:59:21There's your proof of life.
00:59:23Transfer the money to this address
00:59:25using this phone.
00:59:29Come on.
00:59:34I'm so sorry that this is happening.
00:59:36This is all my fault.
00:59:42This is going to wipe you out.
00:59:45It doesn't matter.
00:59:47As long as you and your mother are safe.
00:59:50I can always make my money back,
00:59:52but I need you by my side.
00:59:59Ka-ching!
01:00:01Thanks for the money.
01:00:03But you didn't really think I'd let your mom go,
01:00:05did you?
01:00:17Oh, my...
01:00:20Ruby, you killed him!
01:00:22Oh, whoopsies.
01:00:24I'm such a klutz.
01:00:26Guess I won't be sharing that money after all.
01:00:31What, honey? You play chess.
01:00:33You know the pawns always die.
01:00:36Hands up!
01:00:41Why are you doing this? I gave you everything.
01:00:43Why?
01:00:45Because you left me!
01:00:47Nobody leaves me.
01:00:49I get everything I've always wanted.
01:00:51You know exactly why.
01:00:55When I met you,
01:00:57you 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.
01:01:05Then once you got to the top,
01:01:07you dropped me.
01:01:09And what, you think this whore
01:01:11can replace me?
01:01:13You're wrong. I married you
01:01:15for what I thought was out of love.
01:01:17But then I quickly realized that
01:01:19all you ever cared about was material shit.
01:01:21And I tried to prove to you
01:01:23that we can't have it all.
01:01:25We could.
01:01:27Spare me, Mr. Perfect, please.
01:01:29I really can't.
01:01:37No, no.
01:01:41Oopsies!
01:01:43Sorry, my little mouse.
01:01:45It won't happen again.
01:01:47Ruby, you can fix all of this.
01:01:49All you need to do is let Teresa go.
01:01:53Fix this?
01:01:55Yes.
01:01:57This is beyond repair, my dear husband.
01:01:59Revenge, retribution,
01:02:01whatever you want to call it.
01:02:03I finally have the power.
01:02:07Fuck you, bitch!
01:02:09Most dads give their girls jewelry.
01:02:11But not my dad.
01:02:13I used to think guns were scary.
01:02:15But in the right hand, they're quite beautiful.
01:02:19We could have been great, Sebastian.
01:02:21But you had to go ahead and ruin it all!
01:02:23Shut the fuck up, Ruby!
01:02:27I'm gonna kill you both.
01:02:29And when the police get here,
01:02:31they'll find me laying on the ground,
01:02:33covered in blood, screaming,
01:02:35Help me! Help me!
01:02:37And I'll blame it on that mafia moron.
01:02:43Drop it!
01:03:07Are you okay?
01:03:09Yeah, I'm okay, honey.
01:03:11I knew you'd come and get me.
01:03:13But next time,
01:03:15can we go to Paris, please?
01:03:17Okay.
01:03:19Miss Porter,
01:03:21I'm Detective Colombo.
01:03:23We've been monitoring the Lombardi crime family
01:03:25for several months now,
01:03:27and we have all the information we need
01:03:29to indict Ruby and Bruno on an extortion plot.
01:03:31But how?
01:03:33We had somebody on the inside.
01:03:35We had somebody on the inside.
01:03:41You're a cop?
01:03:43Yep. Department of Justice undercover.
01:03:45The merger made us look into
01:03:47a possible crime link with Armstrong Enterprises.
01:03:49Turns out, Sebastian is legit.
01:03:51He just hired the wrong people.
01:03:53Luckily, Interpol connects me to the talent base
01:03:55at just the right time.
01:03:57I would have never guessed.
01:03:59Guess those late-night wine sessions were just research, huh?
01:04:01Getting us to be your friend was just one of the benefits.
01:04:03Oh, uh, one more thing.
01:04:05Mr. Armstrong, your money's secure.
01:04:07We made sure the transfer didn't go through.
01:04:17And in business news,
01:04:19the Congress has approved the Bastion Enterprise merger.
01:04:21CEO Sebastian Armstrong
01:04:23is now the richest man in the world.
01:04:25This merger is a non-presented green deal.
01:04:27They have agreed to convert 70%
01:04:29of their carbon-producing plants
01:04:31into renewable energy-powered plants.
01:04:37Cheers to Teresa being cancer-free
01:04:39for six months.
01:04:41Cheers.
01:04:45And cheers to Vanessa
01:04:49for her hopefully making me
01:04:51the happiest man on Earth.
01:04:53Oh, my God.
01:04:55Hi.
01:04:59Will you marry me?
01:05:05Yes.
01:05:13I promise
01:05:15to love you forever.
01:05:17I promise to love you forever.
01:05:25Cheers.