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Explore the world of emotional and thrilling Chinese short dramas! Bite-sized stories perfect for entertainment anytime, anywhere.
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00:00:00They say the most primal human things are fighting, and well, I was about to learn both.
00:00:16Every girl wants to find her prince charming, but unfortunately we don't exactly live in
00:00:21a fairy tale world.
00:00:23There's no such thing as happily ever after.
00:00:26Where is the duck for table two?
00:00:29Table two ordered something special, chef.
00:00:32No, table two ordered the special, and the special is the duck.
00:00:37What is this?
00:00:38Nothing.
00:00:39Yes, exactly.
00:00:40This is nothing.
00:00:41Now.
00:00:42The duck.
00:00:43Just do what your boss says, Lily.
00:00:45You can't afford to lose another job.
00:00:47How can you pay for mom's operation when you're homeless?
00:00:51Table two, the duck.
00:00:56So I'm thinking about adopting a dog, you know, like the little tiny dogs that can fit
00:01:00in your handbag.
00:01:01They're so cute.
00:01:02So anyway, once your inheritance is secure, the Morrison deal is all in the bag.
00:01:07But what is this mystery clause you won't tell us about, Jack?
00:01:11Jack?
00:01:13Jack?
00:01:15Hello?
00:01:17Yeah, the dog.
00:01:21Hi.
00:01:24Hi.
00:01:29You ordered the special?
00:01:31Actually, I-
00:01:33Trust me.
00:01:34Who is that girl?
00:01:37Something about her.
00:01:39It's like I've been waiting for her my whole life.
00:01:41Well, that was presumptuous.
00:01:43Huh?
00:01:44The waitress not bringing you what I ordered?
00:01:46Don't tell me you're actually impressed by that little slut, Jack.
00:01:49It looks good.
00:01:51The food or the waitress?
00:02:01And what do you think you are doing?
00:02:03I'm making something from this century.
00:02:05You know what?
00:02:06That's it.
00:02:07I've had enough.
00:02:08You are fired.
00:02:09Get out of here.
00:02:10Not this again.
00:02:11What did you say?
00:02:13I am serious this time.
00:02:15You are fired.
00:02:16You get out of here.
00:02:17What?
00:02:18You take this.
00:02:19You give up your act.
00:02:20Get out.
00:02:21No, please, sir.
00:02:22It won't happen again.
00:02:23No more Mr. Nice Guy this time.
00:02:24You get out.
00:02:25You leave.
00:02:26Please.
00:02:27No.
00:02:28Now.
00:02:31They're taking the trash out, I see.
00:02:36Yeah, the trash.
00:02:41Asshole.
00:02:51Please.
00:02:52Don't scream.
00:02:53Don't scream, baby.
00:02:55Or do you want to scream for me?
00:02:57Please.
00:03:02Hey.
00:03:06No.
00:03:07No.
00:03:08No.
00:03:10No.
00:03:11No.
00:03:12No.
00:03:13No.
00:03:14No.
00:03:15No.
00:03:16No.
00:03:17No.
00:03:18No.
00:03:20Hey, wait.
00:03:43Not now, weren't I?
00:03:46Jack, my man.
00:03:47Que paso?
00:03:48Hello.
00:03:49So, I'm a little disappointed that you're making me ask again.
00:03:52When are you going to unlock the inheritance, bro?
00:03:53The deal of a lifetime isn't going to wait forever.
00:03:57Yeah.
00:03:58Yeah, come on.
00:03:59Are you even listening?
00:04:00I mean, if we don't move on this Morrison thing, someone else will.
00:04:03And I mean, I'm not going to be that guy.
00:04:05Are you going to be that guy?
00:04:07Um.
00:04:10How can I help my mom when I can't even afford something to eat?
00:04:14Maybe next time.
00:04:18Thanks.
00:04:20Call me.
00:04:21I'll call you back.
00:04:22Jack, come on.
00:04:23You gotta lock on me.
00:04:24Jack's never done that before.
00:04:26If he doesn't lock away this inheritance deal, then the Morrison deal's over.
00:04:31We're over.
00:04:33Don't you worry your wrinkled little forehead, Warren.
00:04:36I've got just the plan.
00:04:38Dad?
00:04:45Just when I think I've found her, she's gone again.
00:04:55How am I going to find her again?
00:05:03You could always marry Vivian Chase, sir.
00:05:06Are you out of your mind?
00:05:07Vivian and I are done.
00:05:08Never again.
00:05:10She's just business now.
00:05:12Very well, sir.
00:05:14Although it is your inheritance at stake, sir.
00:05:17I'll find another wife.
00:05:19I'm afraid not.
00:05:20But the terms of your parents' will are quite specific.
00:05:24You must be married before your 32nd birthday for precisely 365 days.
00:05:29I know, I know.
00:05:30And with that fateful birthday fast approaching, there's little time.
00:05:34The inheritance must be claimed within the month.
00:05:37And most crucially of all, you must not tell a soul about the marriage cause.
00:05:43Especially your wife.
00:05:45Or I lose everything.
00:05:47Everything.
00:05:58Don't complain about anything.
00:06:00I don't complain. I don't.
00:06:02All I'm saying is, you're going to have to start living in the real world.
00:06:05I am living in the real world.
00:06:12Really?
00:06:13Because getting fired yet from another restaurant job is the real world.
00:06:17Creative differences.
00:06:20There are always creative differences with you.
00:06:23Lily.
00:06:25You've got to open up your own place.
00:06:27You're a chef, not a fucking line cook.
00:06:29So you've got to show the world what you've got.
00:06:32Besides, I have my share of money.
00:06:35But without yours, we're never going to be able to afford mom's operation.
00:06:40Yeah, and it'll be all my fault.
00:06:43Lily.
00:06:46There is an opening at my office.
00:06:49Seriously?
00:06:51It's stable. Health insurance. 401K.
00:06:54I'd rather die.
00:06:55You'd rather be broke.
00:06:56No, I'd rather...
00:07:03How can you help mom when you can't even take care of yourself?
00:07:12Fine. Yeah, you're right.
00:07:15Let's do it.
00:07:33Hi.
00:07:36Name?
00:07:38Lily Dunning.
00:07:40Can I help you?
00:07:41Yes, I'm here for the job interview.
00:07:43My sister's Megan. She works here.
00:07:47Last place of employment?
00:07:49Chez Francois.
00:07:50A restaurant?
00:07:51Yes, I'm a chef.
00:07:53My mom's a cook.
00:07:55I'm a cook.
00:07:57I'm a cook.
00:07:59I'm a cook.
00:08:00I'm a chef. My passion's cooking, so I...
00:08:03And does this look like a restaurant to you?
00:08:05No.
00:08:07No, of course not.
00:08:09And why do you think someone like you could work here?
00:08:14I just need a job.
00:08:17Sorry, I'm...
00:08:18Thanks. We'll let you know, okay?
00:08:23You can go now.
00:08:24Bye-bye.
00:08:31Ah!
00:08:33Screw this!
00:08:37Fuck!
00:08:48What are you looking at?!
00:08:56I'm sorry, Mom.
00:08:57I've tried everything, and I've let you down.
00:09:00You?
00:09:03Me.
00:09:07You dropped something.
00:09:09How did you...?
00:09:14What are you doing here?
00:09:16I have a proposition for you.
00:09:19Sorry, I'm not interested in propositions from strange men in suits.
00:09:23Well, hold on. Just hear me out.
00:09:25I heard you get fired.
00:09:28I know you don't have any money.
00:09:31Looks like you're in a bit of a rough spot.
00:09:33I'm doing fine, thank you.
00:09:36Really?
00:09:39What if I told you this proposition could solve all your problems?
00:09:44Really? Solve all my problems?
00:09:47I've got a lot of problems.
00:09:49What if I told you I need a wife?
00:09:51I'd tell you that there are apps for that.
00:09:53For one year?
00:09:54Classy!
00:09:55Look, listen.
00:09:57I have a very important business deal with some very important people involved.
00:10:01And I need to see stability.
00:10:04Okay, so find someone stable.
00:10:06Well, that's just it.
00:10:08I need someone who won't fall in love with me.
00:10:10Someone who will just walk away after the year.
00:10:13And you seem uniquely qualified.
00:10:16What, you think I'm good at walking away?
00:10:25Okay, well, what's in it for me?
00:10:27Well, anything you want.
00:10:29Money, a place to live,
00:10:31complete financial freedom to pursue your dreams.
00:10:34Just think of it as a business deal.
00:10:44Wow.
00:10:47Yeah, that's a really big diamond.
00:10:51It's just a very small part of the deal.
00:10:56You'll have your whole wing of the house.
00:10:58My own wing?
00:11:00Complete privacy.
00:11:02But you will have to attend events with me.
00:11:04Play the happy wife.
00:11:25Okay.
00:11:34This is, um,
00:11:37specific.
00:11:39I like clarity.
00:11:49Wife agrees to perform
00:11:52very specific.
00:11:57Is there a problem?
00:12:00Jack, we need to talk.
00:12:04What's going on here?
00:12:15I'm saying yes.
00:12:22Okay.
00:12:28To everything.
00:12:42Do you, Jack Thorne?
00:12:46This is insane.
00:12:48Shut up, Warren.
00:12:49Take Lily Dunning
00:12:51to be your lawfully wedded wife.
00:12:53This is fucking nuts.
00:12:55Shut the fuck up.
00:12:57I do.
00:13:00I now pronounce you
00:13:02husband and wife.
00:13:19I love you.
00:13:50It's just a contract.
00:13:56Well,
00:13:59I think that the contract says that
00:14:02this is my room.
00:14:13Good night, husband.
00:14:19Good night.
00:14:26And this is where Mr. Thorne likes to entertain of an evening.
00:14:30And the room on the left is the kitchen.
00:14:43And we have the west wing library
00:14:46and the east wing pool.
00:14:50How do you find anything in here?
00:14:53One of ducks, madam.
00:15:04And this room
00:15:06is the...
00:15:08Oh, dear.
00:15:11Would you excuse me?
00:15:13Of course.
00:15:14Apologies.
00:15:19I'm sorry.
00:15:46What are you doing here?
00:15:49Oh, my God.
00:16:12Oh, my gosh.
00:16:14Bravo.
00:16:17This is
00:16:19a lot.
00:16:21The contract stipulates appropriate attire for all occasions,
00:16:24including tonight's charity gala.
00:16:27I can't accept this.
00:16:28You can,
00:16:29and you won't.
00:16:31Unless you want to attend the event in jeans.
00:16:39You know, this doesn't mean that I'm going to be a bitch.
00:16:42You know, this doesn't mean that I like you.
00:16:44Wouldn't dream of it.
00:16:58Ready for your debut, Mrs. Thorne?
00:17:00Yes, I am, Mr. Thorne.
00:17:12And then I said,
00:17:13do you want me to cut up this steak?
00:17:15I don't need a knife.
00:17:16I need a chainsaw.
00:17:18Okay.
00:17:20Jackie,
00:17:21there you are.
00:17:22Warren tells me the Morrison deal is all in the bag.
00:17:25We simply must celebrate.
00:17:27Oh,
00:17:28I heard about your little stunt wedding.
00:17:30That doesn't mean
00:17:31we can't celebrate,
00:17:33right?
00:17:35I can think
00:17:36of a dozen things
00:17:37you could do to me.
00:17:38A dozen things
00:17:39you could do to me.
00:17:44My God,
00:17:45this is a $10,000 Valentino.
00:17:48I'm sorry, but I didn't,
00:17:49I didn't even
00:17:51do anything.
00:17:52Where did you find this one, Jackie?
00:17:54Waitstaff Training School?
00:17:56Vivian.
00:17:58Oh,
00:17:59that was it.
00:18:00She was actually a waitress.
00:18:02Or,
00:18:03I don't remember.
00:18:04Whatever it was.
00:18:06Excuse me.
00:18:09So,
00:18:10what you guys have
00:18:12went down with the ex.
00:18:18So, as I was saying,
00:18:39you know,
00:18:44you should really come over here
00:18:45and taste this.
00:19:09Wow.
00:19:11Good?
00:19:12Surprisingly good.
00:19:14Surprisingly good.
00:19:17Well, payment for spying.
00:19:20Payment accepted.
00:19:22You know,
00:19:23the house this grand,
00:19:25I would expect
00:19:27a kitchen to match.
00:19:31I had to make do.
00:19:33Yeah, well, I never cook.
00:19:35Hmm.
00:19:36It's a shame.
00:19:39You're welcome.
00:19:47You can go now.
00:20:04You, um,
00:20:06wanted to see me?
00:20:09My what?
00:20:14Self-defense.
00:20:16Never know when you might need it.
00:20:18I don't know if that's really...
00:20:19Number one.
00:20:20Stance.
00:20:23Move the feet apart.
00:20:25Bend this knee.
00:20:27Yeah.
00:20:28Then move this foot forward.
00:20:30Good.
00:20:31Okay.
00:20:32Now,
00:20:33hands up.
00:20:34Protect the face.
00:20:36Okay.
00:20:38Now,
00:20:39like this.
00:20:46I'm not
00:20:47really good at this.
00:20:49We're just getting started.
00:20:51Oh.
00:20:54Maybe we should just focus on business.
00:20:57Rule number one.
00:21:00Stance.
00:21:02Right?
00:21:08Okay.
00:21:31Every chef needs proper tools.
00:21:33I, um,
00:21:35a business expense?
00:21:38Business expense.
00:21:41These aren't
00:21:42the best knives in the market.
00:21:44The best knives to the best chef?
00:21:49Why are you doing this?
00:21:51The contract.
00:21:52No.
00:21:54The real reason.
00:21:56Maybe I just like watching you work.
00:22:01Maybe
00:22:04you just like watching me.
00:22:09You know that, um,
00:22:12this doesn't change anything.
00:22:14Of course not.
00:22:20This is for your mother.
00:22:27The...
00:22:28No, this is too much.
00:22:29Just to cover the whole thing.
00:22:32At least I can do it.
00:22:33At least I can do it.
00:22:37I think that's literally the nicest thing
00:22:38a man has ever done for me.
00:22:41What's the catch?
00:22:54We've got a problem.
00:22:56Morning to you, too.
00:22:57So, the inheritance release date is set, but
00:23:00if anyone finds out about the marriage, then...
00:23:01No one's gonna find out.
00:23:03Oh, really?
00:23:04Because your little chef seems to be
00:23:05quite the talk of the town.
00:23:06It's under control.
00:23:08Is it?
00:23:11Because it seems like you're letting
00:23:12your feelings control all your...
00:23:14I said it's handled.
00:23:26Just remember what's at stake here, yeah?
00:23:28This Morrison deal?
00:23:31It's a deal of a lifetime.
00:23:35Don't tell me you're actually for...
00:23:36Get out.
00:24:01Get out.
00:24:31Get out.
00:24:32Get out.
00:25:02Oh, no.
00:25:04God.
00:25:17Jack, darling.
00:25:19Fancy seeing you here.
00:25:21Living in a house.
00:25:23Living in a house.
00:25:25Living in a house.
00:25:27Living in a house.
00:25:28Living in a house.
00:25:29Living in a house.
00:25:30I'm so sorry, dear.
00:25:31Vivian?
00:25:32The 82 Crystal.
00:25:34Remember the crystal, Jack?
00:25:36I can still feel it running down my back,
00:25:38just thinking about it.
00:25:40We even used to drink some of it.
00:25:43Anyway, we have business to discuss.
00:25:45You'll never believe what Hannah
00:25:46said about the Asian market today.
00:25:51Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:25:53This must be so boring for you.
00:25:55You're so insightful, Vivian.
00:25:57You do bore me.
00:25:58me. Darling, the adults have business to discuss, why don't you go back to like
00:26:04chopping or whatever it is that you do. So basically you know the company way
00:26:10that we have our investments holding in, I had a business meeting with Hannah
00:26:13today and she has basically advised me to say that our investments are not
00:26:17making any profit, that me as self isn't actually doing all too well, so my
00:26:21proposal for next year would be basically...
00:26:28Why the whirlwind romance you've got there. What's the catch? There's always a
00:26:45catch. Excuse me, Rebecca Chen, social pages. Two days from first meeting to
00:26:53marriage, this must be some kind of record. Though lately I've been more interested
00:26:58in business deals. Hmm, what would you say? Love at first sight or something more
00:27:06contractual? You know you should really write romance novels, seems you have
00:27:12quite the imagination.
00:27:18We'll talk again soon Mrs. Thorne. I have a feeling there's quite a story here.
00:27:29Oh, the Morrison Foundation dinner's tonight. Oh great, another dinner. It's
00:27:36important. They're all important. It's a part of the deal. They're all a part of
00:27:42the deal. You knew what you were signing up for. Did I?
00:27:49At least Vivian will be there to talk deals and acquisitions and mergers.
00:27:57Whatever.
00:28:09Nice, real mature. No, don't. Okay, okay, fine. You want to go?
00:28:25No, no, please.
00:28:30Okay, can we? No, no, no. No, no, no, no. Let go.
00:28:36No.
00:28:38No.
00:28:40Ow!
00:28:54Yeah?
00:29:10Yeah.
00:29:16So Jack's inheritance is all set, but he still hasn't signed the papers to commit
00:29:22the proceeds to the Morrison deal. That's a problem. Hmm, it's the girl, isn't it?
00:29:28The waitress. You and I both know she's been a problem from the start. I thought
00:29:33you had everything under control. No, I've done my part. That's under way, and I
00:29:38thought you'd have your part under control. I have everything under control.
00:29:44Oh really? Because it doesn't seem like it, Vivian. You know, maybe I overestimated
00:29:49your sway over Jack. You haven't overestimated anything. I've just begun.
00:29:58I've got it.
00:30:10Funny how you can always count on the help to answer the door. I live here.
00:30:16Of course we do. Okay, thanks. Jack, darling, should we proceed to the study? We need to
00:30:26discuss the Morrison deal. Yeah.
00:30:33Well, we need to discuss the Morrison deal.
00:30:38Vivian? Remember Tokyo? That sake bar? I'm married.
00:30:49Are you now? I hadn't noticed. You know that feeling when you leave the house and
00:31:00you just feel like you've forgotten something?
00:31:08I forgot something. Maybe you can help me figure it out?
00:31:22Coffee? Oh, no thank you. Jack and I have much to catch up on. Oh, and Jack doesn't
00:31:32drink coffee. Do you, Jack? Actually, I've taken it up recently. I guess before me,
00:31:37Jack never really had coffee how he liked it, and he just absolutely laps up
00:31:43every drop of my coffee. Isn't that right? Lily makes a great cup of coffee.
00:31:54Hmm. So, how's Vivian? Focus on your form. You know, I was just wondering how long the
00:32:08two of you... Ancient history. That's not what I heard. From who? Around. Tokyo gets
00:32:16brought up a lot. You've been talking to Warren. You've been talking to Vivian.
00:32:22That's business. Everything is business with you, isn't it? But you know what?
00:32:32What's this? Some pretty big business that you haven't been sharing with me. I
00:32:40think Vivian wants some of it, too. But you know what? Maybe you should just keep
00:32:48your business to yourself. Sad. Watch your stance.
00:32:55I don't want to be lied to. I'm not lying, Lily.
00:33:05Don't break my heart. Yeah.
00:33:18Yeah, the sky is so gray today. I hate it so much.
00:33:46Please act like you know me. There's someone following me. Oh my god, are you
00:33:50okay? Who's following you? That weirdo?
00:33:59Is he gone? I think he's gone.
00:34:10You sure?
00:34:17You like that?
00:34:22I think your technique could use some work. I got the dota rights. Sure, that wasn't me.
00:34:46What?
00:34:55Of course. And I think the real challenge is market penetration and emerging
00:35:00economies. I'm sure Jax brought you up to speed on all of this. Actually, I... Tell me,
00:35:08what's your take on blockchain integration? I think... No comment.
00:35:15How surprising. Excuse me. Oh, great thinking, Lily. All of our drinks could
00:35:21use with a refill.
00:35:44Love you.
00:35:47But this thing isn't gonna last forever, Jack. I don't know. I mean, what choice do
00:35:59you have? Clock's ticking, buddy. Unless you want to lose this deal forever.
00:36:07Lunch?
00:36:10I was just on my way out.
00:36:14Think about it, Jack.
00:36:24What was that about? Nothing. Just business. Just business. Of course. Lily, wait.
00:36:37What do you want, Jack?
00:36:43I'm taking you on a holiday. What? You have time for that? A lot of time. Just us?
00:37:08I know what I want.
00:37:13What about, um... What about Warren and the deal? I can wait. There she is. What?
00:37:25That smile. It's the one you had when I first laid eyes on you. I'll never forget it.
00:37:31You know that I don't just serve that dish to anyone, right? Really?
00:37:42I'm so sorry to interrupt, Mr. Thorne. I've been told to relay that there's a
00:37:46problem back at the office. Timeline on the deal has moved up.
00:37:50Safe. Thank you. Would you like me to cancel the trip, sir?
00:37:57Yeah. Good. Who sent the message? They didn't chase her.
00:38:09Lily, I'm sorry. Don't. Please. It's just business. It's business, yeah. I get it.
00:38:17Lily, I shouldn't, uh... Just shut up and taste this.
00:38:31Mmm. This tastes, uh... Incredible? Yeah. Yeah, I know.
00:38:47Jack? Mm-hmm? Do you want more? Um, after this one? No. Let the food... Jack.
00:38:59Talk about us.
00:39:07How long are we gonna keep on doing this?
00:39:22Oh my god. What was that?
00:39:29Any enemies? Business rivals? No one comes to mind. Security cameras?
00:39:43Being installed as we speak.
00:39:47Mrs. Thorne? Sorry. That's all I saw.
00:40:05I'm worried. You okay? Yeah.
00:40:17Thank you. Yeah. This is so insane. It's probably just kids. Kids? Seriously?
00:40:31Can you keep your voice down? Oh, sorry. What, are you afraid that someone's gonna hear
00:40:36about our perfect marriage?
00:40:40What are you hiding from me?
00:40:50Hey. Hey, you know that secret room that you did it on me last night? I found it. Yeah?
00:41:04Hey, at least it's honest.
00:41:13Do you want to see it? Show me.
00:41:34Most people run. I'm not most people.
00:41:51So, this is what you're into? Among other things. And all of those specific
00:42:03requirements. We're about to scare you off. I don't scare you, Seth. I'm starting to get that.
00:42:15Show me. You sure? Are you?
00:42:33So? So, what are we going to do about it?
00:43:03So. Sir, Miss Chase is here. She says it's urgent. Jack, the team is flying to Tokyo and
00:43:15they need you there. Final deal points. Jess leaving in 30. I packed your bag and I'll be
00:43:20waiting downstairs. We'll wait. Just go.
00:43:50The way I can explain. Can you? Guess the business can't wait.
00:44:10This whole thing is. Let me get this straight. You sleep with him and then you find a note
00:44:23from his ex. It's complicated. When isn't it with you? Look, maybe it's time to admit
00:44:30this whole thing is just a little. What? A mistake? That you were right? Huh? Is that
00:44:35what you want to hear? No, I want you to be happy. And are you? I don't know what I
00:44:43am anymore. I mean, he paid for mom's operation, so that's cool. But I know the worst part
00:44:49is I think I might actually be falling for. Really? Stand back. What? Stand back, Megan.
00:45:02Oh my God. Fuck you. Come on, let's go. What was that? Lessons with Jack. Jack taught you
00:45:30that? Yeah, yeah. Dude's getting better by a minute now. You OK? Yeah. Guys, things
00:45:44were supposed to be so simple. Now what? How do you know it's real anymore? How? I'm kidding.
00:46:14He always keeps the ledger on his desk. Lauren, I've known you since college. How could you?
00:46:44Eleven months. Almost a year. I barely knew limits anymore.
00:47:03Lily, I need to tell you something. I'm all ears. It's about the deal. About Lauren,
00:47:09Vivian. Well, if it isn't the happy couple. Oh, great. Press.
00:47:26These aren't real. Oh, my sister said they're very real.
00:47:30Story runs in 48 hours. Well, this is what I was just about to tell you. I've been set up.
00:47:36Care to comment, Mr. Thorne? You know, it's funny. I, for a minute, I really believed.
00:47:46Lily, wait. They're not real. TikTok, Mr. Thorne.
00:48:05Lily, wait. They're not real. You have to believe me. Like I believed you when you said that this
00:48:12was just a business deal. Like I believed you when you said that Vivian was just a colleague.
00:48:20Like I believe that last night actually meant something. It did. Lily, what happened between
00:48:26us was for the transaction. That's all any of this ever was. That's not true. And you know it.
00:48:34Do I? Because from where I'm standing, you got everything that you wanted. You got a wife when
00:48:42you needed one and a body when you wanted one. Lily, that's not it. Tell me I'm wrong. Tell me
00:48:48that there's not something more going on here with the business deal and your inheritance.
00:48:54Anything more to explain?
00:49:02That's what I thought.
00:49:07You're a terrible person.
00:49:08If you leave now, you violate the contract. You get nothing. I don't care.
00:49:17I never cared about any of that.
00:49:39Hands up. Protect the face. No, don't. Go?
00:49:56Morn. Finally, look. About the Morrison deal. It's off. What do you mean it's off? All of it.
00:50:04The deal. The inheritance. I don't want any of it.
00:50:07Have you lost your freaking mind? I mean everything that we've worked for.
00:50:11Actually, I think I found it.
00:50:33So
00:50:48you can't just hide here forever. Watch me.
00:51:03Hey, what happened to the girl who would never back down?
00:51:08The one who quit her job because she didn't want to compromise? She played. Did she?
00:51:18If that's Jack, I'm sure that's just my oxygenarian neighbor who's a total drama queen. Watch.
00:51:23Gladys? Gladys, is that you? Do you need help with your phone?
00:51:38Sir, coffee.
00:51:42I did some digging around like you asked, sir. You might want to see this.
00:51:46What am I looking at here?
00:51:52Wire transfers, shell companies, all leading back to Mr. Block.
00:51:58Morn, I knew it.
00:52:00You might want to see these too, sir. They'll illuminate things even more.
00:52:08Son of a bitch. He's trying to steal the inheritance.
00:52:11He sure is. All through a series of cleverly placed
00:52:15shell companies. Although I suspect Ms. Chase's interests are not purely financial.
00:52:33Sir?
00:52:34They're threatening Lily and her sister.
00:52:36Then perhaps it's time we stop playing their game.
00:52:40Give me everything you can about Warren. Every meeting, every call.
00:52:42Already compiled, sir. I had a feeling we might need this.
00:52:45Sir, what about the inheritance?
00:52:48Some things are worth more than money.
00:53:03Calling back, Megan?
00:53:12Fuck.
00:53:43Oh, my God.
00:53:53I got us into this. I can get us out of this. Oh, I can do this. Oh, I can do this.
00:54:00Your little cookie's on her way over to save her sister as we speak.
00:54:05And I wouldn't put money on how well that's gonna go.
00:54:08If anything happens to her, that's up to you.
00:54:12Sign the papers.
00:54:15And this all goes away.
00:54:18Like those photos of you and me from that reporter suddenly went away.
00:54:25Deepfakes really do hurt everyone involved, don't they?
00:54:29I always knew you were soft. But this?
00:54:33Throwing away a billion dollar inheritance for some chef.
00:54:36He's not throwing it away. He's giving it to us.
00:54:40All we need is a signature, Jack.
00:54:44You care too much, Jackie boy. Always have.
00:54:51I think we might need to send a little message.
00:54:53Hmm.
00:54:56Wait.
00:55:10Let me go, you psycho.
00:55:23Remember your training.
00:55:26Protect your face.
00:55:36Welcome to the party, sweetheart.
00:55:40Come on, come on.
00:55:46Of course it's a trap.
00:55:49The question is, what are you gonna do about it?
00:55:54Lily!
00:55:58I've traced the video feed to the Starlight Motel, sir.
00:56:01Room 115.
00:56:02Lauren's called the police.
00:56:04Already done, but sir, they're at least 20 minutes out.
00:56:07She doesn't have 20 minutes.
00:56:10No, no, no, no, no.
00:56:17Lauren, she's there. Lily's there.
00:56:24Hold on, Lily, hold on.
00:56:28Shit.
00:56:39Leave her alone.
00:56:40Shut up!
00:56:43Get away from my wife.
00:56:44Well, well.
00:56:46Our hero arrives.
00:56:49Don't do it, Jackie boy.
00:56:54I'm not some damsel in distress.
00:56:56That's my girl.
00:56:58Oh, I guess it is real love, huh?
00:57:18That's for my sister, you son of a bitch.
00:57:21Lily, about everything.
00:57:30The photos, Vivian.
00:57:33Now, seriously?
00:57:34I love you.
00:57:36Not for any inheritance, not for any deal.
00:57:40Just you.
00:57:45I know.
00:57:51You, stay right there.
00:57:57Come on, cover me.
00:58:09What the hell?
00:58:13This isn't possible.
00:58:18And I wouldn't put money on how well that's going to go.
00:58:20Sign the papers.
00:58:21Deepfakes really do hurt everyone involved.
00:58:24That proves nothing.
00:58:25I think it might prove something.
00:58:27Yeah, and those photos that you planted?
00:58:29Maybe use better AI next time.
00:58:31You can't.
00:58:32Yes, they can.
00:58:33And you two are under arrest.
00:58:38You'll regret this, Jack.
00:58:39The inheritance, the-
00:58:40Are nothing compared to what I almost lost.
00:58:43You could have had it all, Jack.
00:58:47I do.
00:58:50I do.
00:58:54Yes, thank you.
00:58:56Thanks.
00:59:01Now, that's a story.
00:59:07Here to twist the knife?
00:59:08Actually, I'm here to get it right.
00:59:13Where did you-
00:59:13Lawrence sends his regards.
00:59:16Seems your butler is a little armchair investigative journalist.
00:59:20So, no scandal piece?
00:59:22Oh, there's definitely a scan.
00:59:25But not the one they wanted me to bite on.
00:59:30That's actually accurate.
00:59:33I'm a reporter.
00:59:35Truth is kind of my thing.
00:59:37Though I must admit, I didn't see the secret martial arts skills coming.
00:59:42Yeah, neither did I.
00:59:44Story runs tomorrow.
00:59:47Catch you on the next scandal.
00:59:50Bye.
00:59:56But what about the inheritance?
00:59:57You really think that I care about any of that now?
01:00:04Just take me home.
01:00:07Yes, dear.
01:00:17Sun's coming up.
01:00:18It must be a new record.
01:00:21It is for me.
01:00:24Any regrets?
01:00:26Only one.
01:00:29That I didn't get your chef's special sooner.
01:00:31Could have saved us a lot of trouble.
01:00:33Yeah.
01:00:38Excuse me, sir.
01:00:39Miss Chen's article is out.
01:00:41How bad is it?
01:00:43Well, actually, sir, you might want to see it.
01:00:45She's included the last bit you wanted put in.
01:01:00Jack Thorne announced plans.
01:01:02In a shocking turn of events, tech entrepreneur Jack Thorne
01:01:05announced his plans to transform his inherited fortune
01:01:08into the city's largest culinary grant program.
01:01:12Surprised?
01:01:15But your, your inheritance is gone.
01:01:19My inheritance, yeah.
01:01:21It turns out selling a tech company can be quite profitable.
01:01:24You sold the company?
01:01:26It turns out some things are worth more than money.
01:01:36My turn.
01:01:37I don't know.
01:01:37Perfect, Julie and Danny.
01:01:39Keep it thin, okay?
01:01:39Just like that.
01:01:57This looks good on you.
01:02:00And who said there's no such thing as a happily ever after?
01:02:02Suckers.
01:02:03Can I get you your usual, sir?
01:02:07Depends.
01:02:09Did my wife make it?
01:02:10The very same wife that you married for business?
01:02:13Best business decision I ever made.
01:02:21Hang on.
01:02:33Voila.
01:02:40I'm the best chef in town.
01:02:43You're only saying that because you're contractually obligated.
01:02:48I think that contract expired.
01:02:51Good thing I signed a new one.
01:02:59We are gathered here today.
01:03:01No more business deals this time.
01:03:03Just love.
01:03:05Good.
01:03:06Because I have some terms off my own.
01:03:10First, you have to eat everything I cook.
01:03:14Done.
01:03:16Second, no more locked rooms.
01:03:20Without me in it.
01:03:24Is that all?
01:03:26Third, you have to mean it this time.
01:03:29I meant it the first time.
01:03:31Just didn't know yet.
01:03:33The rings?
01:03:35Actually...
01:03:42Is that?
01:03:42Something old.
01:03:44Something new.
01:03:45Something borrowed.
01:03:47Something...
01:03:49Not mine.
01:03:57For better or worse.
01:04:00For real this time.
01:04:03You may kiss the bride.
01:04:20So?
01:04:21Are you ready for your honeymoon?
01:04:25What are you...
01:04:28Lauren, tell me back.
01:04:33Oh!
01:04:35Mrs. Thorne, are you trying to negotiate new business terms?
01:04:39I don't know, Mr. Thorne.
01:04:45Can you handle them?
01:04:47I thought this wasn't about business anymore.
01:04:50How about you just shut up and kiss your wife?
01:05:02Ah!