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Return of the Secret Heiress Full Movie
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00:00:00Sir, our stock is being shorted aggressively, we're about to hit the limit down.
00:00:10What the hell is going on here?
00:00:12Half of you came from major investment banks.
00:00:16Our stock is about to crash, and you're telling me there's nothing we can do?
00:00:20Sir, this is a coordinated attack from multiple investment funds, they're shorting us simultaneously,
00:00:26there is nothing we can do.
00:00:28Sir, what are our next steps?
00:00:32Well, it looks like Shepard Group might be bankrupt by lunchtime.
00:00:42Hey, this is a private meeting.
00:00:46Excuse me ma'am, could you hold on on cleaning for just a couple of minutes?
00:00:50Mr. Shepard, building a public company in just five years, that's impressive.
00:00:57But losing your cool over a little market turbulence, that seems out of character for you.
00:01:05Do I know you?
00:01:08Wait, what are you doing?
00:01:13What are you doing?
00:01:14You can't do this, you're just a cleaner, you can't be messing with our company funds.
00:01:18This is incredible.
00:01:21What's going on?
00:01:22The shorting attempt, it's failing, the price is holding.
00:01:27Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.
00:01:33We met before.
00:01:35There's still cleaning to do Mr. Shepard.
00:01:38Hold on, tell me, how could I ever repay you for this?
00:01:42If the opportunity ever arises, you could give your next contract for construction to Harrison Group.
00:01:56Jason, can we have fire now?
00:02:10Mr. Yates.
00:02:12What, only two bodyguards this time?
00:02:15You're not going soft on me are you?
00:02:17No ma'am, I just thought you might like the script today.
00:02:21Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis Group.
00:02:26Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:30Ma'am, I still don't understand why you kept your identity a secret and why you married this Ben Harrison fellow.
00:02:36Look, today is Ben's birthday.
00:02:38Anything we need to discuss, we can do at some other time.
00:02:41Ma'am, it really is time for you to accept your inheritance.
00:02:46Because what I want is a simple life, with Ben.
00:02:50Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Tabby walk you up to the house, for my sake.
00:02:57For my sake.
00:03:07Divorce papers, sign it.
00:03:18Why?
00:03:19You are not worthy of my son anymore.
00:03:22The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now, especially since it's landed a $100 million contract with the Shepard Group.
00:03:29And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:33The truth is Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time.
00:03:37I need a wife who reflects my status.
00:03:39I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:43You, a cleaning woman, handing out million dollar deals.
00:03:48Don't make me laugh.
00:03:52I did.
00:03:53It was my present to Ben for his birthday.
00:03:56I was the one who got Ryan Harrison to give Ben that deal.
00:04:00What are you doing here?
00:04:02Clearly Ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the Harrison family.
00:04:06Amber's family, it's practically local royalty.
00:04:09Local royalty.
00:04:11A small town rich person is royalty.
00:04:14And what qualifications do you have to judge Miss Cleaner?
00:04:17Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor, doesn't it?
00:04:22Ben?
00:04:25What's going on?
00:04:27Is this why you want a divorce?
00:04:29Because of her?
00:04:30Oh please.
00:04:31I've spent years building Harrison Group.
00:04:34You're still a cleaner.
00:04:35We just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:37Grew apart?
00:04:40No.
00:04:42I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:48I won't sign anything.
00:04:52Money is a motivator, isn't it?
00:04:54Ben?
00:04:56Alright.
00:04:57Here, $100,000.
00:04:59Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:05:02$100,000?
00:05:04I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today.
00:05:09Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?
00:05:12Don't be ridiculous.
00:05:14You've never done anything for Ben's success.
00:05:17This is our act of charity to her.
00:05:19Here, a million dollars.
00:05:21Take this.
00:05:22You just want more money, don't you?
00:05:24Just leave and never see Ben again.
00:05:28I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this.
00:05:34Since none of you respect me.
00:05:38The cleaning lady, threatening us.
00:05:41I'm so scared.
00:05:43Just leave.
00:05:44You already make this house stink.
00:05:53Thank God she's gone.
00:05:54Good riddance to her.
00:06:00Sir,
00:06:02Laura Lewis' information.
00:06:07She's Ben Harrison's wife.
00:06:09No wonder why she wanted us to partner with them.
00:06:11Actually, sir, Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:15Divorced her?
00:06:17Wait a minute.
00:06:19Don't you remember?
00:06:21She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:25Yeah.
00:06:26She saved our hiding now.
00:06:28Remember?
00:06:30Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a $100,000,000 contract?
00:06:36Let's get to the bottom of this.
00:06:40Hey, what are you doing?
00:06:42Let go of me.
00:06:43You attacked Amber.
00:06:44Apologize this instant.
00:06:49Stealing from the Harrisons.
00:06:51We gave you a generous divorce settlement.
00:06:53You refused it.
00:06:54And now you're stealing.
00:06:56She couldn't afford it.
00:06:57You're a thief.
00:07:05That's mine.
00:07:06Give it back.
00:07:07Wait.
00:07:08Stop.
00:07:12Laura,
00:07:14I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.
00:07:17It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard,
00:07:20but I'm just going through a divorce.
00:07:23You see, it's...
00:07:24Who are you?
00:07:25Laura's new squeeze.
00:07:27Excuse me.
00:07:28Do you know who I am?
00:07:29Is this true?
00:07:30You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son?
00:07:33Shame on you.
00:07:34Mr. Shepard, I...
00:07:35For your information, my name is Brian Shepard.
00:07:39I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:41Oh, please.
00:07:42A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:07:45You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?
00:07:48That's really interesting,
00:07:49considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.
00:07:54That's ridiculous.
00:07:55He doesn't look like that.
00:07:57My ring.
00:07:58Jason, give it back to Ms. Lewis.
00:08:00Hey, what are you doing?
00:08:04Laura, let's get you out of here.
00:08:06Now.
00:08:07Hold on a minute, Laura.
00:08:08Who the heck is this man, or have you been sneaking around?
00:08:12It's all right, ma'am.
00:08:13This is none of your business.
00:08:15I'll grab dead bodies.
00:08:16You're not going anywhere until after you tell us what's going on.
00:08:19We are the Harrisons.
00:08:21You can't just waltz in here and take her.
00:08:23Harrison?
00:08:24Compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody.
00:08:26Now go back.
00:08:27What?
00:08:28Are you saying that is Brian Shepard?
00:08:30That's a lie.
00:08:31Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura.
00:08:33You come back here and explain yourself.
00:08:35Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura.
00:08:40Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the 100 million deal?
00:08:46Let's just say that Ben underestimated me.
00:08:50I don't feel good about going through the signing event.
00:08:54After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?
00:08:57No.
00:08:59No, the event will proceed.
00:09:02Besides, I'll be there.
00:09:07There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura.
00:09:10Who are you, truly?
00:09:12You'll find out, Mr. Shepard.
00:09:16Can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:20Mr. Gates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners,
00:09:27and we're going to have a meeting.
00:09:29An investment meeting.
00:09:31One week from today.
00:09:33Make sure everyone is there.
00:09:38Because after that meeting, I'm going to reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:44Oh, excellent, Ms. Lewis.
00:09:46Oh, excellent, Ms. Lewis.
00:09:48I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:50Ben Harrison, you're going to know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.
00:10:04After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.
00:10:09Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:13Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:15Security, get that woman out of here.
00:10:18We don't need cleaners at this event.
00:10:20Why wouldn't I be here?
00:10:22This is a business event, after all.
00:10:25Business? You wouldn't know business if I hit you on the head.
00:10:28A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey.
00:10:31Just get out.
00:10:33Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for.
00:10:36You should have taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:38Oh, Ben, do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:43Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:47You don't belong here.
00:10:49Just get out!
00:10:55That's what you get.
00:11:01This contract is mine to give or take away as I see fit.
00:11:08Don't be ridiculous. This is insane.
00:11:10Who do you think you are?
00:11:12Put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:14Security, she's lost her mind. This is a disaster.
00:11:18Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you,
00:11:23but since you clearly don't deserve it...
00:11:43You really think ripping up that contract is going to help?
00:11:45You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:47Oh, please, honey. You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:51Security, get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:54I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:11:58And after careful consideration,
00:12:01I've decided that I'm not going to let this happen again.
00:12:04I'm not going to let this happen again.
00:12:06I'm not going to let this happen again.
00:12:08And after careful consideration,
00:12:11I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:12:16You really think that the Shepherd group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:12:21You have no authority here.
00:12:23Of course she has the authority.
00:12:31That's the man that Laura went with the other day. What is he doing here?
00:12:34Mr. Shepherd? How does he know her?
00:12:36Is that really Brian Shepherd?
00:12:38Laura, are you alright?
00:12:42Mr. Shepherd, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman.
00:12:45There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:47There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison.
00:12:50This contract with Shepherd group is officially terminated.
00:12:54Effective immediately.
00:12:57Wait a minute. This contract, I thought you said you got it.
00:13:00It's her. She ruined the contract.
00:13:03You are his mistress, aren't you?
00:13:05An affair? She had an affair with that man?
00:13:09Behind my son's back?
00:13:11Mom, please. It's okay. This man is...
00:13:13Don't touch me!
00:13:15That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone.
00:13:18Has an affair and you just stand there?
00:13:20You're a disgrace. An adulterer.
00:13:22You deserve to be...
00:13:23Shut up!
00:13:28Mr. Shepherd, I apologize for this whole mess.
00:13:31But I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.
00:13:34Tricked?
00:13:36Why don't you answer a question yourself, then?
00:13:40What was my name before we got married?
00:13:44Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:46Lewis group? The financial giants?
00:13:49There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:53That's crazy.
00:13:55There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name.
00:13:58That's absurd.
00:13:59It's... It's... It's absurd!
00:14:03A high society heiress wouldn't waste her time in Maplewood.
00:14:07Yeah. Yeah, it's a lie. It's a lie.
00:14:09This woman was a waitress when I met her.
00:14:11In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago.
00:14:15She's nothing special. She only married me out of gratitude.
00:14:18I was just a waitress.
00:14:21How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:14:23First time I met her, she wasn't even a waitress at the diner.
00:14:27Okay, listen up, everybody.
00:14:28When I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:31Now look at me. I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts.
00:14:34And look at her. Still just a cleaner.
00:14:37Mr. Shepard, that woman is my son's ex-wife.
00:14:41She's doing all this out of spite.
00:14:43She's lying, Mr. Shepard.
00:14:45She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:52Let's make something clear.
00:14:54I was the one behind Harrison Group's success.
00:14:58I used my resources to help my ex-husband.
00:15:02But all he saw me as was the maid.
00:15:04Don't lie.
00:15:05You were never good enough for Ben when you married him. Oops.
00:15:09That roof was built with lies.
00:15:12Kathy, you never respected me.
00:15:14And Ben?
00:15:16Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own.
00:15:19And the cheating.
00:15:21I think you're blaming the wrong person.
00:15:24You were not good enough for Ben then, and you're certainly not good enough for him now.
00:15:28If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story,
00:15:32then the truth, Kathy.
00:15:35Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons.
00:15:38From everything.
00:15:44Wait, wait, wait.
00:15:45Laura, you think you can just walk in here and ruin everything?
00:15:48And then just walk out like nothing happened?
00:15:50I don't think so.
00:15:51You're a cleaner.
00:15:52You're a cleaner that cleans toilets.
00:15:54Nobody cares about you.
00:15:56Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect.
00:16:01I don't need a fancy title.
00:16:03Or a rich husband to feel important.
00:16:11I think there has been some sort of misunderstanding.
00:16:13I think all jobs are important, right Mom?
00:16:16Ben, what are you doing?
00:16:18Ben, what are you doing?
00:16:20But I don't think that a janitor should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.
00:16:25A janitor.
00:16:27Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith
00:16:30exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?
00:16:35You did claim to have been the one that secured the deal.
00:16:39Weren't you, Miss Smith?
00:16:41Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie.
00:16:43This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you.
00:16:48I, but, well...
00:16:50A lie, you say?
00:16:51Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrison Group.
00:16:55But I don't recognize you.
00:16:57Is this true, Miss Smith?
00:17:01Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions.
00:17:04This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.
00:17:08But, the contract.
00:17:10I mean, Laura tore it up.
00:17:12So, can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?
00:17:17Reprint it, Mr. Harrison.
00:17:19Perhaps you haven't been paying attention.
00:17:21Without Miss Lewis' involvement,
00:17:24I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company.
00:17:30Today, I want to make it clear.
00:17:33Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.
00:17:42Miss Smith, you lied to us.
00:17:44You destroyed everything.
00:17:46What?
00:17:47No, it's a misunderstanding. I can explain.
00:17:50Lewis?
00:17:51Lewis Family Group?
00:17:53This can't be.
00:17:55Believe what you want, Ben.
00:17:57Lewis Group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.
00:18:02Three of our vice presidents will be here, in Maplewood.
00:18:06And I'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am.
00:18:13Everyone, listen to me.
00:18:15Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison Group.
00:18:20A man who can't keep his vows to his wife
00:18:23cannot be trusted to keep his word on the contract.
00:18:27The charade is over, Mr. Harrison.
00:18:29Everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:18:34Miss Lewis?
00:18:36Shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:44Help!
00:18:45Mom!
00:18:46Someone get a doctor!
00:18:47Mom!
00:18:48It seems your night has taken quite the turn, Mr. Shepard.
00:18:54Indeed.
00:18:55Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.
00:19:06What?
00:19:08What now?
00:19:09Mom, this is not all on me.
00:19:12Not on you?
00:19:14I was trying to help.
00:19:16She cheated on you with Shepard.
00:19:18Flaunted their affair.
00:19:20Exactly.
00:19:21And those dresses?
00:19:23Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:19:25Miss Smith, how could you do this?
00:19:28We trusted you completely.
00:19:30No, no.
00:19:31I got Ben the deal.
00:19:33I had no idea Shepard would fall for Laura.
00:19:36She's a liar.
00:19:38Stop it, Amber.
00:19:39You lied to us just as much as she did.
00:19:42Lied?
00:19:43You're on my side.
00:19:45And anyways, I have a plan.
00:19:47The Shepards are no one special.
00:19:49We can expose Laura and all her lies.
00:19:52Go national.
00:19:53We can make ourselves a household name.
00:19:57Now, if you'll excuse me,
00:19:59I have a very important problem.
00:20:02I have a very important phone call to make.
00:20:09Thank you so much for tonight, Mr. Shepard.
00:20:12Thank you as well for standing up for me.
00:20:15It's alright, Laura.
00:20:16You deserve the credit for all your hard work.
00:20:18Can I ask you something?
00:20:20Do you have any place to stay tonight?
00:20:22Maybe a hotel?
00:20:23Don't worry about me, Mr. Shepard.
00:20:25I'll be fine.
00:20:27Excuse me, you can just drop me off.
00:20:29Actually, Laura, actually.
00:20:31Laura, there is something else.
00:20:33Would you consider going out for dinner sometime?
00:20:36Just casually, of course.
00:20:38Mr. Shepard, are you asking me out?
00:20:42Please, call me Brian.
00:20:45And yes, technically, you're single now.
00:20:50Yes, that may be true, but
00:20:52going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner
00:20:56isn't exactly proper.
00:21:00Proper?
00:21:02Laura, I don't give a damn about appearances.
00:21:06Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength.
00:21:10Those are qualities I truly admire.
00:21:14So what do you say?
00:21:16Dinner?
00:21:18Just two people getting to know each other.
00:21:24I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard.
00:21:25I actually have another appointment tonight.
00:21:29Wait, Laura.
00:21:34Laura?
00:21:39Laura, who is it?
00:21:41Laura, wait!
00:21:44Jason, find out who owns that car.
00:21:47And do it fast.
00:21:50IAN LEWIS
00:21:57Ian Lewis? Who is this?
00:21:59It's Amber Smith.
00:22:01Mr. Lewis?
00:22:03I'm sorry for the late call,
00:22:04but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.
00:22:07I don't know who you are, Miss Smith.
00:22:10How did you get this number?
00:22:12Don't worry about that right now.
00:22:14I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis.
00:22:17Someone I know very well.
00:22:19Impersonating my niece?
00:22:22And where is this fake Laura?
00:22:26Right here in Maplewood.
00:22:28And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.
00:22:31Well, what is she doing exactly?
00:22:35And more to the point,
00:22:37what do you want from me?
00:22:40In the next few days,
00:22:41the Lewis Group will hold an investment meeting, right?
00:22:45I want to meet with the Vice Presidents.
00:22:47All will be revealed then.
00:22:49Very well.
00:22:50I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting.
00:22:53But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I...
00:22:56It won't be.
00:22:57Trust me, Mr. Lewis.
00:22:59Thank you, Mr...
00:23:06That little rascal, Laura.
00:23:09I wonder what she's up to now.
00:23:15That car belongs to Mr. Yeats,
00:23:17the Lewis family butler.
00:23:19Oh.
00:23:21The Lewis family.
00:23:23That's interesting.
00:23:25Could she be connected to them somehow?
00:23:28I'm not sure.
00:23:31Brian!
00:23:32There you are.
00:23:33I've missed you.
00:23:35Chloe.
00:23:36What are you up to?
00:23:38Chloe, what are you doing here?
00:23:41Chloe, what are you doing here?
00:23:43What do you mean?
00:23:45Can't I visit the man I love?
00:23:47We ended things for a reason.
00:23:49It was just one teensy mistake.
00:23:52I was a little bit tipsy.
00:23:54Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:56Teensy mistake, you say?
00:23:58You're cheating on me.
00:24:03Is this your new fling?
00:24:05Ex-divorcee?
00:24:07Used to clean floors?
00:24:09It's quite the catch, you say?
00:24:11Look, my relationship with her is none of your business.
00:24:15And don't you dare talk about her like that.
00:24:18Please.
00:24:20An ex-cleaner turned social climber
00:24:22latching onto a wealthy businessman?
00:24:24It's a classic story.
00:24:26That's enough.
00:24:27I'll get the hell out of my office.
00:24:29You want to be careful, Brian.
00:24:31The juke industry still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.
00:24:34If you want Shepard Group to stay afloat,
00:24:37you ought to be more careful.
00:24:42Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's secrets now.
00:24:52This is it.
00:24:53The Lewis Group vice presidents are on the top floor.
00:24:56Once I'm done speaking with them,
00:24:58I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments.
00:25:01I'll go speak with them first, and then I'll introduce you.
00:25:05Well, well, well.
00:25:07Look who it is.
00:25:09What a surprise.
00:25:10Did Brian teach you already?
00:25:12That's none of your business.
00:25:15Now, move aside, please.
00:25:17Laura, just what do you think you're doing, you street rat?
00:25:20You really think you can just ruin my events again?
00:25:22Haven't you ruined my life enough?
00:25:24Don't you have any shame?
00:25:25If you'll excuse me,
00:25:27I have an important meeting to get to.
00:25:29Oh, the nerve.
00:25:30After everything you've done,
00:25:32you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?
00:25:35Seriously?
00:25:37I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.
00:25:41Oh, that's gold.
00:25:43You really think that they're going to let you in, Laura?
00:25:45Please, you're no one compared to me.
00:25:47You don't deserve to be here.
00:25:49The only ones who don't belong here are you three.
00:25:54And you, idiot,
00:25:56believing every lie that she tells you.
00:25:58Wake up, Ben.
00:26:00Oh, Laura.
00:26:02Laura, come on.
00:26:03Why do you always pull this on me?
00:26:05I mean, seriously,
00:26:06can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once?
00:26:09I know what this is.
00:26:11So stupid.
00:26:13Oh, shut your trap.
00:26:15Amber spoke directly with the CEO.
00:26:17He invited her to meet with the VPs before the main meeting.
00:26:20Yeah, Amber got me a partnership with the Lewis Group.
00:26:24And unlike some people, I have a real invitation.
00:26:28Oh, before you all start celebrating,
00:26:32why don't you take a look at this?
00:26:39Oh, that's rich.
00:26:40You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me.
00:26:43I spoke to Ian Lewis himself,
00:26:45CEO of Lewis Group.
00:26:47Speaking of Brian,
00:26:49where is he right now?
00:26:51You mean my uncle?
00:26:53Ian, don't be ridiculous.
00:26:56Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself.
00:27:00And besides, this looks fake.
00:27:03She's a liar.
00:27:06This is a personal invitation from Mr. Yates himself.
00:27:10It grants me access to the VIP elevator,
00:27:13which leads straight to the vice presidential suite.
00:27:15She's lying.
00:27:17They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel.
00:27:21Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?
00:27:25Not that I know of.
00:27:27See? She's lying.
00:27:29There you have it, Laura.
00:27:31Even the hotel staff can spot a fake.
00:27:33Go on, get lost before things get worse.
00:27:38Here, take this one.
00:27:40Leave me to the vice presidents.
00:27:42You have no idea what you just did.
00:27:47There be consequences.
00:27:51Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis
00:27:55that you claim to have,
00:27:57why don't you just ask him
00:27:59to get the two of them an invitation?
00:28:02Security, security, we need this woman removed immediately.
00:28:05She is harassing me.
00:28:06We're done with your game, Laura.
00:28:08You're just a fraud.
00:28:09Ma'am, please move.
00:28:10What?
00:28:11Hold on!
00:28:16Brian Shepherd?
00:28:18You think money buys you the right to walk all over people?
00:28:21Well, it doesn't.
00:28:22Yeah, wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it, huh?
00:28:25What other plans do you have to destroy this town?
00:28:28Get you out?
00:28:29After what you did to Laura, you had it coming.
00:28:32Don't play dumb.
00:28:33We know exactly what's been happening here.
00:28:35How long has this little affair been going on?
00:28:38You've been sleeping with her since she was married to my son.
00:28:41Hold on a second.
00:28:42An affair?
00:28:44You think Laura and I...
00:28:46You people are unbelievable.
00:28:50Mr. Carter, get down here ASAP.
00:28:53We have a situation.
00:28:55What, you think you can just boss the manager around now?
00:28:57Is that it?
00:28:58Well, stick around and watch you crash and burn.
00:29:00Miss Lewis, apologies for the delay.
00:29:02How can I help you this evening?
00:29:04Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly.
00:29:07It seems there's a misunderstanding.
00:29:11These people don't think that I belong here.
00:29:14Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you this woman is a cleaner.
00:29:17A cleaner? Nonsense.
00:29:19I personally agreed to Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:29:23Exactly.
00:29:25Lewis Group, my company, has some major investments planned here in Maplewood.
00:29:32I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.
00:29:36No, this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground.
00:29:40She's been this way since my son divorced her. She's insane.
00:29:43Actually, I met Laura three years ago at the coffee shop.
00:29:47She helped secure a profitable investment for Shepherd Group.
00:29:51No, it's a lie.
00:29:54Mr. Shepherd, she's tricking you too.
00:29:57You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them.
00:30:03Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?
00:30:06Wait, is that why you're covering for her? Huh?
00:30:09Because of the affair? Because she slept with you?
00:30:11Excuse me.
00:30:13Who are you and how dare you speak to Miss Lewis that way?
00:30:15Enough of this. She's right.
00:30:17That's enough. Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?
00:30:19This is Lewis Group property.
00:30:21Behave or I'll call someone.
00:30:23This is Lewis Group property.
00:30:25Behave or I'll call security.
00:30:27But she doesn't even have a VIP entrance access.
00:30:30She shouldn't be here.
00:30:32Since you're having trouble understanding them, let me make it clear.
00:30:37This hotel is owned by the Lewis family.
00:30:40It's mine to come or go as I please.
00:30:48Thank you for stepping in, Brian.
00:30:50I owe you one.
00:30:53We'll talk about this later.
00:30:55Well, it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision, Mr. Anderson.
00:31:08Come in.
00:31:10Excuse me, Vice Presidents.
00:31:13I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch.
00:31:17I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today?
00:31:20Maplewood Branch.
00:31:22Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Miss Smith.
00:31:27Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?
00:31:31Ian Lewis, Mr. Lewis, reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans.
00:31:41Expansion plans? Miss Smith, a decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval.
00:31:47And frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch.
00:31:52But Ian Lewis assured me that...
00:31:55Miss Smith, we have a very important guest arriving soon.
00:31:58Perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff?
00:32:01Maybe I can stay for this guest and offer some local...
00:32:04Miss Smith, we'd like you to leave.
00:32:06If you don't, we'll call security.
00:32:11Hey, stop there.
00:32:14This elevator is for VIP only. Back, please.
00:32:18Of course. My apologies.
00:32:26Laura?
00:32:30Vice Presidents! It's so good to see all of you again.
00:32:35Miss Lewis, it's been too long.
00:32:38Your return is a lifesaver, Miss Lewis.
00:32:41The Lewis Group has floundered under your uncle's, well, shall we say, unconventional leadership.
00:32:47The board are begging you to come back, Miss Lewis.
00:32:51Well, please sit.
00:32:54Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track.
00:32:58We've got a meeting planned, a big one, in just a few days.
00:33:03Local powerhouses and smaller players, too. They'll all be there in one spot.
00:33:09Miss Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith.
00:33:14She claimed your uncle appointed her General Manager of a Maplewood branch for the Lewis Group.
00:33:21She said that, did she? Well, Miss Smith is a liar.
00:33:25There is no Maplewood branch, at least not yet.
00:33:28She lied so blatantly. It's unbelievable.
00:33:31Bob, don't worry. I found a much more suitable partner.
00:33:37Shepard Group.
00:33:39Shepard Group? Their rise to a public company has been impressive.
00:33:43Do you have anything to do with that?
00:33:46So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:50Oh, don't worry about Amber. I've got plans for her.
00:33:58Miss Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the Legion.
00:34:05From us.
00:34:07Cheers.
00:34:19I'm not leaving. What are you talking about?
00:34:23Wait! I'm Amber Smith. I'm the Lewis Group Manager of Maplewood Branch.
00:34:27What are you doing? These are my guests.
00:34:29Yeah, that's right. Tell them who we are.
00:34:31Yes, we were waiting for Miss Smith.
00:34:34Lewis Group, Maplewood Branch? No such thing, ma'am.
00:34:37And frankly, I'm not interested in your act.
00:34:40Oh, of course. Laura. She's probably sleeping with the Manager as well.
00:34:45That's how she gets away with everything.
00:34:47You underestimate her, Kathy. She's probably sleeping with all three Vice Presidents.
00:34:52No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this.
00:34:54Careful with your words. Both of you. Acquisitions like that can get you in serious trouble.
00:35:03Look who can't even get into a meeting, whilst I secure three with all the Vice Presidents.
00:35:08And let's not forget the mystery guests that they're bringing to Maplewood.
00:35:12Looks like she used you and tossed you aside.
00:35:14Used me? Unlike some people, I don't mind being helpful.
00:35:19You're so stupid. She threw you away like yesterday's trash.
00:35:23Don't worry, Brian. You deserve better.
00:35:26And let's not forget, I'm the new Maplewood Branch Manager of Lewis Group,
00:35:30appointed by the CEO of Lewis Group themselves, Ian Lewis.
00:35:35New Branch Manager, huh? Interesting.
00:35:39Laura Lewis? What are you doing here? Get out of here!
00:35:42You claim to be the mystery guest?
00:35:45Don't play games, Laura. I was formally invited by Lewis Group themselves to the investment meeting.
00:35:51Only the top companies get those. Looks like you're all out of luck.
00:35:56Is that so? Well then, there seems to be a misunderstanding.
00:36:02You see, I'm not sure if you know, Miss Smith, but Lewis Group is my company,
00:36:08and I decide who goes to the meetings.
00:36:15Escort them out. Their visit is over.
00:36:18Oh, come on. This way, please.
00:36:21I'm not leaving.
00:36:23Move. We're not leaving again. Move.
00:36:25Oh, no, no, no. We're not going. Now.
00:36:27This isn't over, Laura. You'll see.
00:36:33Thanks for waiting, Brian.
00:36:36Laura, I'm glad you're okay.
00:36:40And thank you for defending me. I really appreciate it.
00:36:48Um, are you coming to the meeting?
00:36:52Yes, but it's going to be tricky.
00:36:57Why? I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation.
00:37:04Yes. Laura, there's something you should know.
00:37:10Is this about Ben?
00:37:14Because I can assure you that he won't cause any problems.
00:37:17He won't even get past security.
00:37:20Laura, it's not Ben. It's someone else.
00:37:26Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?
00:37:31Yes. Her name is Chloe Duke.
00:37:36She's the daughter of the Duke family.
00:37:40She's my ex-fiancée.
00:37:43And, uh, let's say things didn't end so well between us.
00:37:48And let's just say we didn't end things so well.
00:37:55And for some reason, she's having a hard time moving on.
00:38:01And you think that she's going to cause problems at the meeting for...
00:38:15Out of jealousy?
00:38:19There's a possibility. She's kind of jealous.
00:38:24All the more reason for you to be there.
00:38:27Since I'll be there, too.
00:38:34Laura, would you consider being my guest at the meeting?
00:38:40What? Are you worried that this Chloe's going to cause problems for me, too?
00:38:45Maybe a little. But mostly, I want to show them we're a team.
00:38:51It's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepard. Thank you.
00:38:56Laura...
00:39:01I don't care about your best. I just want to be by your side.
00:39:06I think I'm falling for you.
00:39:11Ryan...
00:39:15I appreciate your honesty, and right now, I'm just not...
00:39:22I just don't really have romance on my mind right now.
00:39:26Just with everything going on, and going on, and...
00:39:30It's okay. I just want to be on the phone.
00:39:34And if Chloe tries anything, you won't face her alone.
00:39:41There's just one thing I do need.
00:39:45What is it?
00:39:47A formal dress.
00:40:01Security! She doesn't belong here. This is a private store.
00:40:05Excuse me. We need some assistance. I'm looking for a very particular dress.
00:40:13Wow. It's beautiful.
00:40:16It is.
00:40:18I'll try this one on.
00:40:20Don't bother with her. She can't afford anything here.
00:40:23She's just a cleaner. She doesn't deserve to shop here. She has no money.
00:40:28Yeah, exactly. I mean, what are you doing here?
00:40:31Yeah, exactly. I mean, what are you doing here?
00:40:34Can't you just leave me alone?
00:40:36I wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared.
00:40:39I'm here for retail therapy.
00:40:41Oh, please. This store is for the A-list only.
00:40:45Not some cheapskate like you.
00:40:47Says the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:49Hey, show some respect.
00:40:52Typical Laura. Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:57I would have asked you, but without me, I'm sure they're already broke.
00:41:01Oh, please. Come on. We'll take the dress.
00:41:03Sir, this particular dress is not for sale.
00:41:07What do you mean you don't sell it? I want it. Name your price.
00:41:11It's not about the price, ma'am.
00:41:13This one was custom-made for Miss Lewis, the Lewis Group heiress.
00:41:16The entire brand belongs to her.
00:41:18This beautiful dress is for display purposes only. Thank you.
00:41:23It wouldn't suit you anyway, Amber.
00:41:25What are you talking about? Of course it would suit her. It'd fit her just fine.
00:41:29And if it wouldn't fit me, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.
00:41:33Well, buying the whole store allowed me to purchase this dress.
00:41:42Oh, please. Don't you know that this store belongs to Lewis Group?
00:41:45We wouldn't sell it to someone like you.
00:41:48Amber, you're not even a branch manager yet. You don't get to speak on behalf of Lewis Group.
00:41:53Could you please tell me more about this dress?
00:41:56Of course. It was custom-made for Laura Lewis, heiress to the Lewis Group fortune.
00:42:02Hand-stitched in Italy, naturally.
00:42:05And apparently there are many more like it this year.
00:42:08High-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection.
00:42:13Laura, do you like this dress?
00:42:16Of course. It's custom-made for me. I'm just here to take what's already mine.
00:42:22Oh, you can't be serious. There must be millions of Laura Lewis's out there in the world.
00:42:27Fine, fine. If it's not for sale, can't I at least try it on? It would look incredible on me.
00:42:33Miss, this dress is very delicate.
00:42:36If I may be frank, I don't think this would fit you properly.
00:42:41Are you calling me fat?
00:42:43Actually, on a second thought, why don't we just buy the whole brand? How's that sound?
00:42:49Sir, are you serious? You would just buy the entire brand for one dress?
00:42:54This brand is worth at least $50 million. And to buy it for a waitress? Are you out of your mind?
00:43:01Yes. You see, even if you had the money, they wouldn't sell it to you.
00:43:05Just one second.
00:43:09Yes, this is Brian Shepard, CEO of Shepard Group. I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.
00:43:15I'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand.
00:43:21What?
00:43:25Sorry, sir. That brand is not for sale.
00:43:29You see? If we can't have it, neither can you.
00:43:35Mr. Yates. Yes, this is Laura Lewis.
00:43:39I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepard Group.
00:43:45Oh, come on. Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.
00:43:49Exactly. This is pathetic. You really think this is going to work? It's sad.
00:43:53Excellent. Thank you, Mr. Yates. That's all.
00:44:04Yes?
00:44:08What? Oh, you're willing to sell me the brand?
00:44:13Awesome. Thank you.
00:44:19Hello? Yes. Wow. Yes, of course. Absolutely. Thank you.
00:44:28This store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepard.
00:44:33The Shepard Group is the new owner. How may I be of service today, sir?
00:44:38Well, Laura, I don't know much about fashion, so I would like to give this brand to you.
00:44:45You can't be serious. You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.
00:44:49Don't listen to her, Brian. You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else.
00:44:55You're not welcome here. I want the two of these out of my store.
00:45:04I want the two of these out of my store.
00:45:06Of course.
00:45:09Oh, come on.
00:45:10Sir? Ma'am? I'm afraid I have to ask you to leave.
00:45:12Well, we're not leaving. Okay?
00:45:14Hey, hey, hey!
00:45:16This isn't over, Laura.
00:45:17Could I try the dress on now?
00:45:19Of course, Miss Lewis. You just follow me.
00:45:28Wow. Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.
00:45:35Laura, you look breathtaking in this dress.
00:45:40Brian, why would you do all of this for me?
00:45:46Laura, because you deserve everything beautiful in the world, and that includes this dress.
00:45:58Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?
00:46:03I need a moment. Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:46:12Does that mean it could be a yes?
00:46:15Maybe.
00:46:22Hi.
00:46:30Hi.
00:46:33What?
00:46:35Well, well, well. Look who decided to join the party.
00:46:39Playing dress up again, Laura?
00:46:41One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith.
00:46:44And you understand the meaning of rude.
00:46:46You threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone?
00:46:49For this? This gold digger?
00:46:52You know, Ben, I really cared about you, even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:46:58I know the name of a great psychologist in New York.
00:47:01Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.
00:47:07Enough! I've had enough of this drama.
00:47:10Yeah, me too.
00:47:11Try that again and you'll regret it.
00:47:14I'll get the hell out of my face.
00:47:17Let's see if you two even make it past the door.
00:47:19Yeah.
00:47:22I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.
00:47:25What? That's impossible.
00:47:27I was invited by the CEO himself.
00:47:33Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group have names on the list.
00:47:38Looks like you two won't be getting let in after all.
00:47:42You don't have an invitation. You're just here because of Brian.
00:47:49Let me see this. This doesn't even look real.
00:47:51It's different from mine.
00:47:53Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:47:58This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:48:03Please, right this way.
00:48:04We can continue this discussion later, if you manage to get in.
00:48:12Sir, Madam, we recommend you leave.
00:48:18There you are! How dare you steal my fiancé?
00:48:21Looks like another relationship lights the dust, Laura.
00:48:24Looks like stealing men is a habit of yours.
00:48:26Get away from him!
00:48:28He's engaged to me!
00:48:29Hey, hey, hey. Hold your horses, Gwen.
00:48:31That ended a long time ago.
00:48:33Engaged to you?
00:48:35Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian.
00:48:38Your relationship's history.
00:48:41That was just a little tip.
00:48:43You really think I'm stupid?
00:48:45I'm not stupid.
00:48:47I'm not stupid.
00:48:49That was just a little tip.
00:48:51You really think that could tear us apart?
00:48:54Don't you know who I am?
00:48:56Don't pretend like you don't know.
00:48:58Oh, honey.
00:48:59She don't recognize royalty, let alone a duke.
00:49:02She's just a maid, remember?
00:49:04I don't have time for all this drama.
00:49:07Brian, let's head inside.
00:49:11Brian, how could you choose this cleaner over me?
00:49:16Are you really going to humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?
00:49:19There's nothing left to say, Gwen.
00:49:21Don't make this a scene.
00:49:23Shall we?
00:49:31You okay, Miss Duke?
00:49:33And you are?
00:49:34Amber Smith.
00:49:36I'm the Maplewood branch manager at Lewis Group.
00:49:39What branch? I've never heard of it.
00:49:41What do you want from me?
00:49:42That Laura.
00:49:44She tore up my invitation.
00:49:46Do you think you can get me inside?
00:49:48What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?
00:49:52Please don't waste my time.
00:50:14If I can't have Brian, neither can you.
00:50:28The Duke family has more influence than you think.
00:50:32Chloe, good to see you. I've been expecting you.
00:50:35Uncle Jones, how are you?
00:50:39I need your help with something.
00:50:41What is it?
00:50:42Anything for my little Chloe.
00:50:44It's Brian.
00:50:46Who's that woman? I thought you were...
00:50:49She's a con woman.
00:50:51She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.
00:50:53What?
00:50:55Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?
00:51:00Well, she's pretending to be a Lewis to get close to him.
00:51:04What are you planning?
00:51:06I want to destroy Shepherd Group.
00:51:12Anyway, I'm terribly sorry about Chloe.
00:51:16I had no idea she would be so...
00:51:21intense.
00:51:23What do you mean?
00:51:25You so should have taken her up on her offer.
00:51:28I mean, you guys are just...
00:51:31power couple.
00:51:33I see what you're doing.
00:51:35Power couple, you say?
00:51:37More like a disaster waiting to happen.
00:51:42Anyway, shall we take a seat?
00:51:45Actually, Brian, my seat is...
00:51:49is up there.
00:51:51Really?
00:51:53She doesn't deserve to sit there.
00:51:55Excuse me?
00:51:56This is my VIP invitation.
00:51:59I can sit wherever I like.
00:52:02Hey, what do you think you're doing?
00:52:04This is signed by all three VPs of Lewis Group.
00:52:07Where did you get this?
00:52:09Who did you have to sleep with?
00:52:11That's enough.
00:52:13This is getting us nowhere.
00:52:16Laura is my guest.
00:52:18And I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her.
00:52:22Got it?
00:52:24Mr. Shepherd, what do you see in that woman?
00:52:28Miss Duke is a perfect match for you.
00:52:31She's from a good family, beautiful and successful.
00:52:35What more could you ask for?
00:52:37That's a good question.
00:52:39Not much, actually.
00:52:41Honesty.
00:52:43That's what I want.
00:52:45And love.
00:52:47Things that clearly Chloe has no idea.
00:52:51I said I was sorry.
00:52:53What more do you want?
00:52:55I've watched Chloe grow up.
00:52:57She's like a daughter to me.
00:52:59I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.
00:53:03One more chance, Brian.
00:53:05Let's forget all this nonsense.
00:53:08Do it, Mrs. Shepherd.
00:53:10Propose, right here, right now.
00:53:13Brian?
00:53:16Is this how the Duke family handles business deals?
00:53:21By forcing a ring on someone?
00:53:24Do it, or you can kiss goodbye all future investments.
00:53:29Do it, or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:53:38Don't you dare.
00:53:40You're humiliating yourself.
00:53:42How dare you?
00:53:44Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:46Yes.
00:53:48I like it.
00:53:52But I can't imagine someone like her interceding me.
00:53:56The truth is, I wouldn't be here, where I am today, without her.
00:54:02Why would you choose someone like her?
00:54:05Exactly. This woman is trouble.
00:54:07She doesn't belong here.
00:54:09Throw her out.
00:54:10You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me?
00:54:15Interesting turn of events.
00:54:18Perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past.
00:54:22Do you actually think that just because you have the name Laura,
00:54:26that you're the missing heiress, Laura Lewis?
00:54:32You know what, maybe you're right, Chloe.
00:54:35Ridiculous. Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:54:38I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation, but...
00:54:44Wow.
00:54:46Did I underestimate your foolishness, Chloe?
00:54:49You have no right to talk to Miss Duke like that.
00:54:52That's enough. You don't get to talk here.
00:54:55You got mad, Shepard. You dared to go against Miss Duke.
00:54:58And the same applies to everyone else here.
00:55:00Anyone who insults Laura...
00:55:03...leaves with a black eye.
00:55:05He's willing to defend the Duke for her.
00:55:07What kind of job does she have?
00:55:09I want to be careful, Brian.
00:55:11Don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the Lewis Group.
00:55:15Are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum?
00:55:18The Lewis Group isn't blacklisting anyone.
00:55:21Especially not Shepard Group.
00:55:28Lewis Group? You?
00:55:31Don't make me laugh.
00:55:33Security, remove these two impostors from the premises.
00:55:37Wait, Uncle Jones. Give Brian another chance.
00:55:41Choose, Brian.
00:55:43Me and the future you deserve, or this...
00:55:46...fraud.
00:55:49Chloe.
00:55:51I have everything I ever wanted, right here.
00:55:55In a wooden trade of all the power the Dukes hold in Maplewood.
00:55:59Fine.
00:56:05Short the stock of the Shepard Group.
00:56:07What?
00:56:09You forced my hand, Brian.
00:56:12Now Shepard Group is ruined.
00:56:14The Duke family, they can't be serious.
00:56:17Shepard Group is doomed.
00:56:19Brian, you don't have to do this for me.
00:56:23Laura, I will never let anyone bully you.
00:56:27Let alone them.
00:56:29Thank you, Brian, for believing in me.
00:56:34For protecting me.
00:56:37Now it's my turn to protect you.
00:56:45Listen carefully.
00:56:47I need you to protect the Shepard Group stock at all costs.
00:56:53Don't let it drop even one cent.
00:56:57Do you understand?
00:56:59Wow. Award-winning performance, Laura.
00:57:03But you can't possibly control stock.
00:57:06Want to put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?
00:57:10Chloe, if the Shepard stock holds for the next five minutes,
00:57:20you owe me a public apology.
00:57:28I do.
00:57:34Well, looks like your five minutes is up.
00:57:39Let's see how the Shepard stock is doing.
00:57:46What the? The Shepard Group stock price is going up.
00:57:51This can't be happening. It must be a coincidence.
00:57:59Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?
00:58:02There was a huge investment. We couldn't compete.
00:58:05Shepard stock price is being heavily supported.
00:58:09How did you do this?
00:58:11Like I said, Chloe, I'm Laura Lewis.
00:58:17No, you're not. You're just some cleaner. You don't have access to billions.
00:58:22Well, I think it's time for my apology.
00:58:32No, I think it's time for my apology.
00:58:36There is no way I'm apologizing to you.
00:58:39If things were the other way, would you be so quick to forgive me, Chloe?
00:58:44The truth is, everyone here has seen you be a bully and a coward and now a sore loser.
00:58:56This is so humiliating for her.
00:58:59How did she manage that? Maybe she really is a Lewis.
00:59:04Apologize to Miss Lewis.
00:59:06Shut up. Don't you dare talk about Miss Duke like that.
00:59:10Don't forget, the Duke family own half of Maplewood.
00:59:13You don't deserve this.
00:59:15Let's get out of here.
00:59:17Hold on.
00:59:19This is where I belong.
00:59:22And that is my chair.
00:59:26You can't go there. That is the VIP section.
00:59:30Only those invited by the Lewis Group Vice Presidents get to sit there.
00:59:34Like I said, Chloe, that's my seat.
00:59:45Heard a rumor floating around a few days ago.
00:59:48Seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony between her ex and Mr. Shepard, wasn't it?
00:59:56Are you planning another outburst, Laura?
00:59:59This is how you charm all your men, shall we?
01:00:03My pleasure.
01:00:05What are you doing?
01:00:07Let go. It doesn't matter what happened. I choose to stay by Laura's side.
01:00:13Let's go.
01:00:15Don't be absurd. That seat is reserved for a very important guest.
01:00:20Someone so esteemed, even the Vice Presidents have to bow low.
01:00:26And how, exactly, Mr. Jones?
01:00:31Are you so sure that I'm not that esteemed guest?
01:00:35Wait, that's Peter Young, Director of Business Affairs at Lewis Group.
01:00:43That's Peter Young. He decides which investors go there.
01:00:46It's Chloe Duke, Head of Duke Industries. So glad you could join us.
01:00:50Why is everyone standing around?
01:00:52It's her. She's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seat. It's embarrassing.
01:00:58That seat's reserved for the Lewis Group VIP guest. Specifically the family heir. Please get off the stage.
01:01:05Oh yes. Mr. Young, was it? I think I remember you. You manage my family's investments.
01:01:14Don't pretend like you know what's going on.
01:01:18Please get off the stage. That seat's reserved for the Lewis family heir.
01:01:22I need to make one thing crystal clear.
01:01:29I am the heir of the Lewis family.
01:01:38This is ridiculous. You? The Lewis heir?
01:01:42Don't you know that Miss Lewis is a legend around here?
01:01:45You must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this.
01:01:48Exactly. We ran a background check on her and it turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the Harrison Group.
01:01:55Before that, I can see her in my family's supermarket.
01:01:59See Brian, this is who you've been chasing after. A liar and a cheat.
01:02:04Security, get this imposter out of here. Everyone here is a witness.
01:02:09Why would any of you trust Laura? If any of you dares to harm her, you have to go through me first.
01:02:18Brian, she's just a nobody. She's just someone that the Harrison Group ditched. They didn't even want her.
01:02:26What exactly do you see in her?
01:02:28Escort this imposter out of here. Now.
01:02:31Oh Peter.
01:02:40Peter, do you have any idea what you're doing?
01:02:44Mr. Yates, I'm so glad you could join us.
01:02:49Miss Lewis, sorry about the delay and for all the trouble you've had to put up with.
01:02:54It's no trouble Mr. Yates. Luckily I haven't been alone. I've had the great company of my very loyal friend.
01:03:05Wait a minute. She's Miss Lewis. Is this a joke?
01:03:09Mr. Young, you're new to the Lewis Group, so I can understand why you wouldn't recognize Miss Lewis.
01:03:16But you listened to lies without checking the facts and almost called the police.
01:03:23Tell me, Mr. Young, who put you up to this?
01:03:28Was it my uncle, Ian Lewis?
01:03:31I knew it.
01:03:37Consider this your termination.
01:03:40I get it now. This is all an act, right?
01:03:44Chloe, what are you doing? We still want to work with the Lewis family.
01:03:47Work with them? Are you blind? This woman is clearly having an affair with this old man.
01:03:52That's enough young lady. You've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis Group.
01:03:57Chloe, I can't believe we're going through this again. I think you need some professional help.
01:04:04Maybe I can make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist.
01:04:07Chloe, that's enough.
01:04:09It's ridiculous. If you were really the Lewis family heir, you would have the ring.
01:04:13So why don't you show it to everyone?
01:04:15Show us the ring.
01:04:20Why don't you show that to everyone?
01:04:22Show us the ring.
01:04:24Why don't you show that to everyone?
01:04:26Show us the ring.
01:04:28Who are you to make demands of me?
01:04:32I don't answer to anyone but myself.
01:04:36I don't need any of your validation.
01:04:42There's a ring.
01:04:47Vice Presidents, I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family.
01:04:51This woman is an imposter.
01:04:53Miss Lewis, we apologise for the delay.
01:04:56How could you just let that con woman sit there? Get her out of here.
01:05:00This seat was always for Miss Lewis.
01:05:03She's the special guest we've been waiting for.
01:05:06The investment queen.
01:05:08The real heir to Lewis Group.
01:05:11Laura Lewis.
01:05:13She was a divorced housewife. A janitor. How can she?
01:05:16She can't be. It's a lie. I'm telling you it's a lie.
01:05:19Do you think we'd lie?
01:05:21We run Lewis Group.
01:05:23Oh, Chloe. You assaulted me earlier.
01:05:28And you came to this meeting to what?
01:05:31Sabotage it.
01:05:33You'll be hearing from our legal team.
01:05:39Is this true, Mr Duke?
01:05:41Did you try and sabotage this meeting?
01:05:44Yes, it's all true.
01:05:46She fooled us all.
01:05:48The Dukes tricked us to keep Lewis Group out of Maplewood
01:05:52and control everything themselves.
01:05:54I had no idea.
01:05:56But I'm on your side.
01:05:58I can give you everything you need.
01:06:00All the resources in Maplewood.
01:06:02Miss Lewis, how would you like us to deal with this?
01:06:06An eye for an eye.
01:06:11Since Miss Duke here
01:06:14loves ruining things,
01:06:17I'll target her precious Duke Industries.
01:06:22I want them bankrupt in ten minutes.
01:06:25You're bluffing.
01:06:27You're nobody. You'll always be a nobody.
01:06:30And you can't touch me.
01:06:32Then consider this a test, Chloe.
01:06:36I didn't need my family's support with Shepard
01:06:39and I certainly don't need it now.
01:06:41Chloe, you dug your own grave.
01:06:44You think you can destroy Maplewood's leading family
01:06:48with just the Shepard Group?
01:06:50Please.
01:06:53We'll see.
01:06:59Dad?
01:07:01Slow down. What are you talking about?
01:07:04No.
01:07:06It's impossible.
01:07:08Chloe, what have you done?
01:07:10Years of hard work destroyed in minutes.
01:07:19What did you do?
01:07:21Well, Chloe,
01:07:24isn't this what you wanted?
01:07:26To give me a little taste of destruction?
01:07:28This is impossible.
01:07:30It's impossible.
01:07:32Chloe, what have you done?
01:07:35The news is everywhere.
01:07:37Shepard's launched a full-scale assault on the stock market.
01:07:40They're hammering our shares.
01:07:43Are you sure it's just Shepard?
01:07:45Yes. Shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato.
01:07:49We could go bankrupt.
01:07:51You've ruined everything.
01:07:53Don't worry, Mr. Duke.
01:07:55When your company does go bankrupt, I'll buy it.
01:07:58At a fire sale price.
01:08:00Your employees won't even be affected.
01:08:02Brilliant. A master stroke, Ms. Lewis.
01:08:06Now, this is my event.
01:08:09Please leave.
01:08:11Brian, I did this for us.
01:08:13Everything I did, I did for us, Brian.
01:08:18Chloe, you need help.
01:08:21These feelings you have for me,
01:08:23it's not love.
01:08:25It's obsession.
01:08:27Enough.
01:08:29If you don't want to ruin everything completely,
01:08:31you'll come with me right now.
01:08:35Right now.
01:08:45Laura! This isn't over!
01:08:48Get off me!
01:08:54What is going on here?
01:08:56Did they finally expose Laura's lies?
01:08:58Shepard Group.
01:09:00You see the new partner that's partnering up with Lewis Group for Maplewood?
01:09:04They're handling all future construction projects.
01:09:06That can't be.
01:09:08What about us? That was our project.
01:09:10Remember, Laura teamed up with Brian.
01:09:12Harrison Group is practically out.
01:09:14We have no chance.
01:09:16We can't give up that easily.
01:09:18Remember, Ian Lewis himself appointed me as general manager.
01:09:22In a few days, he promised that he would let us meet with a new heir.
01:09:25You're right.
01:09:26If we can just meet with a new heir,
01:09:28we can bypass the Shepards and meet directly with the Lewis Group.
01:09:31We just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top.
01:09:35That's right.
01:09:41Vice Presidents,
01:09:43allow me to introduce my associate,
01:09:45Brian Shepard.
01:09:47I'm sure I've mentioned him before.
01:09:49Mr. Shepard, finally a pleasure to meet you.
01:09:51We've looked into your company's financial review.
01:09:55Very impressive.
01:09:59But a large part of that success is thanks to Ms. Lewis.
01:10:04She practically saved me from disaster three times over now.
01:10:08Brian, you can just call me Laura.
01:10:11Ms. Lewis's recommendation is very telling, Mr. Shepard.
01:10:15Perhaps today clarifies everything.
01:10:18Mr. Shepard, this opportunity is golden.
01:10:22Seize it.
01:10:24A woman like Laura is not easy to buy.
01:10:27Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Vice President.
01:10:38Did Laura send you to kill me?
01:10:40Laura? Hardly.
01:10:42I'm Ian Lewis,
01:10:44CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group.
01:10:50So you're Laura's uncle?
01:10:52In the flesh.
01:10:54So Laura really is your niece?
01:10:56Yes, little Laura.
01:10:59She just threw away her birthright about two, three years ago.
01:11:03Ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood.
01:11:06I think he was a Harrison.
01:11:08Now Laura's got the VPs and Mr. Yates on her side.
01:11:11Did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days
01:11:13to announce her official takeover?
01:11:15And we can't let that happen, can we, my dear?
01:11:18If you're Ian Lewis, wouldn't you have the family ring?
01:11:22Well, my dear, that's for you coming.
01:11:24Miss Duke, we need you to relinquish my ring.
01:11:29What if I fail?
01:11:31My family is already ruined.
01:11:33Yes, you are in a spot of bother, I must say.
01:11:36But if successful, I guarantee that you and the Duke family
01:11:41will get back everything you've lost.
01:11:44Laura's got the VPs and Brian on her side.
01:11:47How can I possibly get the ring?
01:11:49There is a way, you know, that we can make Laura relinquish
01:11:54and give up that ring willingly.
01:11:58Laura, my dear, welcome.
01:12:00Uncle Ian, it's so good to see you.
01:12:08Laura.
01:12:09It's so good to see you.
01:12:11And you. It's been too long.
01:12:13Two, three years, perhaps.
01:12:16How have you been?
01:12:17I've been well, Uncle Ian.
01:12:19Thank you for asking.
01:12:21I see you've been busy keeping Lewis Group afloat.
01:12:25Yes.
01:12:26Indeed, somebody had to.
01:12:28I mean, after you left me with everything to do,
01:12:31without a safe pair of hands,
01:12:33I hate to think what would have happened to the company.
01:12:35Actually, Uncle Ian, from what I've heard,
01:12:39you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions.
01:12:44Yes, minor mistakes, minor.
01:12:47Don't worry, Uncle Ian. I won't hold it against you.
01:12:50Oh, good.
01:12:52Well, cheers to you coming back here.
01:12:55And the Lewis Group.
01:12:59Oh!
01:13:00I'm so sorry, Laura. How clumsy of me.
01:13:04No, no worries, Uncle Ian.
01:13:06I... I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up.
01:13:10Of course.
01:13:12Right away, just down to the left.
01:13:20Use it wisely.
01:13:22Oh, I will.
01:13:39Hey, Laura. How's it?
01:13:41Hello, Brian. Your little girlfriend is with me now.
01:13:44Chloe, how in the hell did you get Laura's phone?
01:13:49Let's just say that I have my ways.
01:13:51Listen, Chloe, don't hurt her, please.
01:13:56I'll do anything.
01:13:59Come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs.
01:14:03Now.
01:14:05Don't tell anyone if you want her alive.
01:14:10Well, you certainly do have your ways.
01:14:16Oh, thank goodness you've cleared up. I am sorry. How clumsy.
01:14:20And don't forget your phone. I retrieved it for you.
01:14:23Thank you, Uncle Ian.
01:14:25Lovely to see you again.
01:14:26Yeah. I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet.
01:14:30At the banquet.
01:14:33I'll see you then.
01:14:34Will do. Looking forward to it.
01:14:38Laura! Laura! Where are you?
01:14:41Laura!
01:14:43Laura! Where are you?
01:14:46Laura! Laura, where are you?
01:14:54Gotcha.
01:14:57Weren't expecting that, were you?
01:15:08Finally. Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.
01:15:12What the? Laura, where are you? Laura? Laura?
01:15:15Now go shut your mouth.
01:15:17Chloe, what have you done?
01:15:20Are you out of your mind?
01:15:21Out of my mind?
01:15:23You were the one that left me for that tramp and destroyed my life!
01:15:26That's not true. You were the one who messed up!
01:15:29Ryan!
01:15:30Laura!
01:15:33Stay where you are.
01:15:35Stay where you are.
01:15:37You'd better come alone.
01:15:40Shut this knife, Chloe. This is insane.
01:15:43Insane? I did this for us, Ryan.
01:15:46We were meant to be together.
01:15:49Us? You've gone crazy.
01:15:52And you're here.
01:15:53Chloe, kidnapping is a very serious offence.
01:15:58They're going to lock you up for years.
01:16:00You think I care about jail time?
01:16:03All I care about is tearing you two apart.
01:16:06You don't deserve him.
01:16:08What have you done?
01:16:10You've destroyed my life, my company, everything.
01:16:14Now I'm going to destroy your life.
01:16:17Give me your family ring now.
01:16:20Give it to me!
01:16:22This is about the ring.
01:16:24Did my uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:16:28You know, Chloe,
01:16:30I'm trying to kill you.
01:16:39Kill me?
01:16:40That's foolish.
01:16:42Because who do you think is going to win?
01:16:45You?
01:16:46That will matter.
01:16:48Or me?
01:16:51Something a little bit more persuasive.
01:17:01Freeze!
01:17:03Don't move, anyone.
01:17:06Don't move.
01:17:08You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.
01:17:11Miss Lewis, having fun without me?
01:17:14I'm hurt.
01:17:18Are you hurt?
01:17:19No, I'm okay.
01:17:23Tell me, Chloe.
01:17:25Who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:17:28Why should I tell you?
01:17:30You're going to kill me anyway.
01:17:32Chloe, I don't have a problem with you.
01:17:35But if you don't talk,
01:17:38your beloved Duke Industries might run into some.
01:17:42Well, I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:17:45So the choice is yours, Chloe.
01:17:47Talk or face the consequences.
01:17:51Fine.
01:17:52It was Ian Lewis.
01:17:54He said he'd help Duke Industries
01:17:56if I kept you away from the banquet today.
01:18:00Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?
01:18:02I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:18:07Oh, every word, Miss Lewis.
01:18:09Are you ready to play a game, Brian?
01:18:23This is crazy.
01:18:25Are we really sure we can do this?
01:18:26All these big companies here, it's crazy.
01:18:29Absolutely.
01:18:30The Lewis Group is under new leadership.
01:18:32We can talk to the heiress herself.
01:18:34Exactly.
01:18:35We just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir.
01:18:39There's Ian Lewis now.
01:18:41You can introduce us. Let's go.
01:18:42Yeah.
01:18:45Hello, Ian Lewis.
01:18:46I'm Amber Smith.
01:18:47We spoke on the phone the other day.
01:18:49This is Ben Harrison from the Harrison Group.
01:18:51How do you do?
01:18:52We're the company that...
01:18:53Yes, I know who you are.
01:18:55Miss Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little drama.
01:18:59Now, look, I'm not here for idle chat.
01:19:05Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
01:19:07Could I ask you all to be seated, please?
01:19:11The moment you've all been waiting for.
01:19:14Tonight marks a new chapter in the life of the Lewis Group.
01:19:18A night where the rightful heir takes their place.
01:19:21Would you please join me in welcoming the heir to the Lewis Group, Miss Laura Lewis.
01:19:27Look, everybody, attention.
01:19:29Attention, please.
01:19:32There's been a recent development of some tragedy.
01:19:37I just got notice from a phone call a couple of minutes ago
01:19:41that Laura has been in a car accident.
01:19:44And, tragically, she hasn't made it.
01:19:47She has not survived.
01:19:52What? Laura Lewis is dead?
01:19:56It doesn't matter now. She's gone.
01:19:58Mr. Lewis, is this new...
01:20:00A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates.
01:20:02But rest assured, the Lewis Group will continue under my competent leadership.
01:20:08Hold on.
01:20:10Who said that I'm dead?
01:20:13Laura.
01:20:18I don't understand.
01:20:20What's happening?
01:20:22Laura? But weren't you...
01:20:25My apologies for the delay, everyone.
01:20:28There seems to be some misunderstanding.
01:20:31Laura, what are you doing here?
01:20:33You've got to stop this. If you upset the Lewis family anymore, we're all doomed.
01:20:37Let's do this once. Back off, then.
01:20:44Thank you for coming, everyone.
01:20:47As I'm sure you know,
01:20:49tonight, I officially reclaim my title
01:20:54as the CEO of Lewis Group.
01:20:58Perhaps you could make some room for me.
01:21:02Uncle Ian?
01:21:03Impossible. How are you still alive?
01:21:06Well, clearly, I am alive and well.
01:21:08So, why don't we get this started?
01:21:10No. You're not the rightful heir.
01:21:14You gave that away when you married Ben Harrison.
01:21:20Uncle Ian, is that seriously the best that you have?
01:21:22That I got married too quickly?
01:21:25Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago and married a stranger
01:21:28and left me to work tirelessly, keeping the company together.
01:21:32Uncle Ian, retire. Enjoy your retirement.
01:21:37Lewis Group will be perfectly fine without you.
01:21:40There can only be one heir, and that's me.
01:21:44And the rightful heir has possession of this.
01:21:48You think a ring makes an heir?
01:21:51You're even more foolish than I could have ever imagined.
01:21:55Give that back to me.
01:21:57This?
01:21:58Yes.
01:21:59You think some shiny gold thing makes you the heir?
01:22:03Give it back.
01:22:04True leadership is about earning the respect of those around you,
01:22:11not some stupid ring.
01:22:14Oh, my ring.
01:22:15John, where is it?
01:22:19My ring.
01:22:21Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.
01:22:24Now, let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.
01:22:31Talk.
01:22:32Forget about that.
01:22:33Fine.
01:22:34It was Ian Lewis.
01:22:36He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you waiting in the banquet today.
01:22:43Oh, quite the spectacle, Mr. Lewis.
01:22:46Security, escort him out.
01:22:49And Ian, don't fall over.
01:22:51It's all lies. It's all lies.
01:22:53Fakery.
01:22:54The truth is clear.
01:22:55Get him out of here.
01:22:56Now.
01:22:57Get him out of here.
01:22:58Now.
01:23:13I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.
01:23:18Turns out reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.
01:23:24Luckily, these past few days, I've had Mr. Shepard by my side.
01:23:31And he has been a great support.
01:23:36Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.
01:23:42I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.
01:23:50Shepard Group.
01:23:51What?
01:23:52Laura, hold on.
01:23:53This was never my idea.
01:23:55This was all Cathy and Amber's fault.
01:23:57I don't want a divorce.
01:23:58What?
01:23:59Ben, what are you saying?
01:24:00You came to me first.
01:24:02Classic Ben.
01:24:03Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.
01:24:07Just don't shut Harrison Group out.
01:24:10Just give me another chance.
01:24:12How could I shut you out?
01:24:14I'm just a cleaner, remember?
01:24:16I'm just a useless housewife.
01:24:19I don't have that power.
01:24:22What are you talking about?
01:24:23No, come on.
01:24:24No, please, no.
01:24:27Um, Mr. Shepard?
01:24:29Yes, Miss Lewis?
01:24:31I was wondering if maybe you wanted to grab dinner sometime.
01:24:39On me.
01:24:41Miss Lewis, I will love to.
01:24:52I will love to.
01:25:04Dandan, come get me.
01:25:07Brother, you can't.
01:25:11Li Jianguo!
01:25:13How dare you cheat on me!
01:25:14I'll kill you today!
01:25:17Bitch, I'm going to divorce you!
01:25:21Great!
01:25:22Did you get the evidence?
01:25:23Yes, it's here.
01:25:25It's all recorded.
01:25:27Sister, the video and the evidence are all here.
01:25:30I'm leaving.
01:25:31Remember to give me a five-star rating.
01:25:32You, you...
01:25:33Little girl, don't run!
01:25:35Stop!
01:25:37A few hours later...
01:25:45Is everyone here for the meeting?
01:25:48Mr. Shen, actually, this afternoon,
01:25:50the chairman arranged a blind date for you.
01:25:55Mr. Shen, the chairman said
01:25:57if you don't go on the blind date,
01:25:59he'll fire me!