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