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