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