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00:00:22Father? What's the meaning of this? How could you do this to me?
00:00:26Well, good morning, Emmeline. I see you're in a great mood again.
00:00:29After everything I've done for you, the family, the company, this is how you reward me?
00:00:34Calm down and let me know what you're saying.
00:00:36Oh, so you're going to deny it?
00:00:38Denying what? I still have no idea what you're talking about.
00:00:40The rumors going around the company that you're stepping down in three months.
00:00:43You've already named Jonas your successor.
00:00:45So that's what this drama is about?
00:00:47Yes.
00:00:48Yeah, it's true.
00:00:49That's ridiculous. Jonas can't take care of himself, let alone the whole company.
00:00:53I mean, all he does is spend his money on partying and women, and I'm the one who actually does the work?
00:00:58Yes, and that's why you're the chief operating officer.
00:01:00Look, I need you with your skill set in that role so that you can support your brother so that he, too, can succeed.
00:01:07Well, what if I make you an offer when you can't refuse?
00:01:11I'm listening.
00:01:18I'm listening. Have a seat.
00:01:23Father, I am certain this is an offer you're going to appreciate.
00:01:27An offer I'm going to appreciate?
00:01:29You're getting married. Great, because we both know you're not getting any younger.
00:01:33What? No, I'm talking about a business proposal, not a marriage.
00:01:37Okay, well, what's your business proposal?
00:01:41Okay, so what if I could secure a partnership with the Anderson Corporation?
00:01:46The Anderson Corporation? I've been trying to land that account for ten years.
00:01:50It's impossible. It can't be done.
00:01:52I have my ways, Father. I just need you to trust me.
00:01:57If it was anybody else, I would say no.
00:02:00But you're my daughter, and I trust you.
00:02:04But just to let you know, I am going to be publicly announcing my retirement in three months.
00:02:11So you have three months to change my mind.
00:02:14Um, thank you, but I was hoping just to have a little more time.
00:02:18Three months and not a day more.
00:02:27TEN YEARS LATER
00:02:40Fucking hell. I just don't get it.
00:02:43I have sent out a million proposals at this point, and I've still had no response.
00:02:53Mail for Mr. Blancastro.
00:02:55Yes, thank you.
00:03:05Who is it?
00:03:07Yes, Cynthia, what do you want?
00:03:09Um, I've got mail from the Anderson Corporation. I think they finally responded.
00:03:13What'd they say?
00:03:14Well, I don't know. It's sealed.
00:03:16Don't just stand there. Read to me.
00:03:25Oh my God. This is from Mr. X himself.
00:03:28He's asked me to come meet him in his private residence to discuss the terms of the contract.
00:03:33Oh my God. It's great news.
00:03:35I'll cancel the rest of your appointments for the afternoon.
00:03:38No. No, I don't think that'll be necessary.
00:03:41Why not?
00:03:42Because I'm not going.
00:03:52What do you mean you're not going?
00:03:54This is the big break you've been waiting for.
00:03:56I know. I know, but...
00:03:59Doesn't something about this seem off to you?
00:04:01Off? What do you mean, off?
00:04:05We've sent out a million proposals, and now suddenly we get a response from Mr. X himself?
00:04:10I guess so, Miss Castro, but what do you have to lose?
00:04:14Honestly, you've been waiting for this.
00:04:17Might as well.
00:04:25Hey, you. Gardner.
00:04:28I'm here to meet Mr. X. Am I in the right place?
00:04:34Do I know you from somewhere?
00:04:36Yes, I imagine you do.
00:04:38I'm...
00:04:39Unimportant. I'm here to meet Mr. X. Is this the place?
00:04:44No.
00:04:46I'm here to meet Mr. X.
00:04:48I'm here to meet Mr. X.
00:04:50I'm here to meet Mr. X.
00:04:52Is this the place?
00:04:54He's waiting for you. Just through that door and down the hall.
00:05:22Hello.
00:05:48Hello.
00:05:53I don't know what kind of a sick game you're playing, but you should go back outside and keep raking up leaves.
00:05:59I don't think your boss would be too happy with you wearing his clothes and sitting on his expensive couch.
00:06:06You still don't remember me, do you?
00:06:09Remember you?
00:06:10I do.
00:06:22No way. You're Jeff?
00:06:24In the flesh.
00:06:27You look like you've seen a ghost.
00:06:29You haven't answered my question. What's going on here?
00:06:33Well, you arranged a meeting with Mr. X, so here we are.
00:06:37I imagine this is all a little much for you to take in.
00:06:41This doesn't make any sense.
00:06:45I just saw you outside pruning plants, and now you're giving me a glass of whiskey?
00:06:51Is this a prank? Are there cameras?
00:06:55Cameras?
00:06:57I don't much care for intrusive technology.
00:06:59And I don't think it's a crime for a man to tend his own garden.
00:07:03I get a lot of satisfaction from doing it myself.
00:07:06It's therapeutic.
00:07:07So, what you're trying to tell me is...
00:07:10I'm Mr. X. I'm the one you came here to see.
00:07:14Now, shall we dispense with the charades and get down to business,
00:07:17or would you care to be hysterical for a few more minutes?
00:07:21Bullshit. You're lying.
00:07:23Will you just admit it and stop playing games?
00:07:25You don't have to believe me. I'm not trying to convince you.
00:07:28The door's still open. You're welcome to leave.
00:07:38I've got to say, this looks really good.
00:07:42One of the best proposals I've read in a while, in fact.
00:07:46I guess all the media say about you is true.
00:07:49But the figures we're looking at here are running the billions of dollars.
00:07:52Are you sure you can manage such resources?
00:07:54But I have a detailed project plan, and I'm...
00:07:58Hmm.
00:08:00I've looked at your plan, and I've had my team go through it as well.
00:08:04The simple truth is, your company does not have the resources
00:08:07to manage such a large project. On paper, at least.
00:08:11Your father has consecutively been turned down over 30 times
00:08:13in the past 10 years for this reason alone.
00:08:15What makes you think we'd accept your company's offer this time,
00:08:18if you've been rejected so many times before?
00:08:20You had all that information, and you still invited me here.
00:08:24So that begs the question,
00:08:26how am I going to do with the marriage?
00:08:29Whatever.
00:08:30Whatever.
00:08:32You're always as intelligent as you are beautiful.
00:08:34Don't patronize me.
00:08:36All right. I won't waste your time.
00:08:39I brought you here to make you an offer.
00:08:41One that could help you secure what you came for.
00:08:52Help me secure what I came for? You mean the contract?
00:08:56Did you come for something else?
00:08:57No. I just want to make sure we're on the same page.
00:09:01So what's the offer?
00:09:04Take it.
00:09:06Open it.
00:09:11What is this supposed to be?
00:09:13You're a smart woman, Emma. I'm sure you can read what's on the paper.
00:09:16This is a marriage contract.
00:09:20Between you and me.
00:09:22Contractual terms of the marriage outlined in detail.
00:09:24Contract set to expire in three months.
00:09:27What makes you think I would ever, in a million years, accept something as bizarre as this?
00:09:32You think I would willingly sell myself into servitude just for a contract?
00:09:37Let's not play games, Emma.
00:09:39I feel they're a waste of time, and I don't have much of it to spare.
00:09:42I'm guessing the same is true for you.
00:09:45I know the reason you're here.
00:09:47Or, dare I say, the motive behind your actions.
00:09:50What matters could that possibly be?
00:09:52Oh, I don't know.
00:09:53The fact that your father is publicly resigning from his position as CEO in three months.
00:09:58Or that he's naming someone who is not you as his successor.
00:10:02So, you thought that securing a massive contract like the Anderson Corporation could change his mind.
00:10:10And finally give you the recognition you feel you deserve.
00:10:14Let me know if I missed something.
00:10:23How could you possibly know all this? It's down to such detail.
00:10:27In this line of business, information is key.
00:10:30And I always have my way of getting the information I want.
00:10:34But, so you've been spying on me.
00:10:36Well, I should get a restraining order against you.
00:10:39I wouldn't call it spying when your family's business is always on the news.
00:10:43It's just simple deduction, putting two and two together.
00:10:46And how exactly do you plan to get a restraining order against a man who doesn't exist?
00:10:52Who are you talking about?
00:10:54I know you. You're sitting right in front of me.
00:10:57What do you really know about me?
00:10:59Besides the fact that my name might be Jeff.
00:11:02Might be.
00:11:04The world knows me as Mr. X.
00:11:06You have a name and a face, but little else.
00:11:08I drove here, remember? I know where you live.
00:11:12I have a dozen homes across the state, none of which are in my name.
00:11:17But I think we're getting a little off topic here.
00:11:19You have a contract in front of you that can make all of your dreams come true.
00:11:23The question is, do you have the balls to take it?
00:11:28Of course, you could walk away, turn it down, and none of this will have happened.
00:11:35But remember, this is a one-time offer.
00:11:39So, decide.
00:11:43Can I at least take some time to go through it carefully and then make a decision?
00:11:50Smart woman.
00:11:53I'll give you three days to decide.
00:11:56After which, the contract will be withdrawn.
00:11:59And nobody is to know about our little arrangement. Is that clear?
00:12:04Yes.
00:12:05Yes.
00:12:16Goddammit. This ass almost had me out of his goddamn mind.
00:12:20He wants to turn me into a slave, and for what?
00:12:23Are you hiding something from me, baby sister?
00:12:26Hiding? I don't need to hide anything from you.
00:12:29You're always too intoxicated to see clearly anyway.
00:12:32Oh, Emma. You never miss an opportunity to have a go at me, do you?
00:12:36It's bad enough I always have pops on my back.
00:12:38On your back? You're clearly his favorite.
00:12:41I mean, he gives you everything on a gold platter, and you just take it for granted.
00:12:45You think you have everything figured out, don't you?
00:12:48When in truth, you're just a scared little girl running around seeking validation from her daddy.
00:12:53What are you doing here, Jonas? I know you didn't just come to say hi.
00:12:57I have a lot to get done today.
00:12:58What? I can't just come check up on my little sister?
00:13:01You haven't even offered me a seat yet. Now, that's not very nice.
00:13:04Sorry. I just have a lot going on. Have a seat.
00:13:16This is a nice office you have here.
00:13:18Let's, uh, remind me to give you a raise when I finally take over.
00:13:22Now, can you please tell me why you're here?
00:13:25Get down to business, you mean?
00:13:26Get down to business, you mean?
00:13:28Well, I'd like you to tell father that you're no longer interested in the position of CEO,
00:13:34and that you would gladly let me take the lead as your big brother.
00:13:45And why the hell would I want to do that?
00:13:48Maybe because I asked nicely? With a cute little smile on my face?
00:13:52I could do a sad face if you like.
00:13:54This is ridiculous.
00:13:56I don't have time for this. I have work to do.
00:13:58I don't have time for your games.
00:14:00Or maybe you don't have a shot at winning.
00:14:02And you might get yourself hurt.
00:14:04Is that a threat, big brother?
00:14:06A threat?
00:14:08I'm just trying to look out for you, kiddo.
00:14:10Politics can be a dirty game.
00:14:12Well, thank you so much for your concern, Jonas.
00:14:15I really appreciate it.
00:14:17But I've made up my mind. I'm not chickening out.
00:14:21You've always had a hard time listening to simple instructions, haven't you?
00:14:25See, here's what bothers me.
00:14:29Why do you even want it, anyway?
00:14:31I mean, you barely have enough time for yourself,
00:14:34let alone running the day-to-day operations of a huge company like this.
00:14:37And even if I'm CEO,
00:14:39you'll still have plenty of money to fund your extravagant lifestyle.
00:14:42So why do you want it?
00:14:45You know what?
00:14:47You're right.
00:14:49I don't have time to manage any of this.
00:14:51Which is why I want to make you second in command.
00:14:54You'll get to manage all the day-to-day operations and make the big decisions.
00:14:58You'll basically be the one in charge,
00:15:00and I'll just be the pretty face of the company.
00:15:02How does that sound?
00:15:04You're out of your mind, Jonas.
00:15:09So, let me get this straight.
00:15:12You want me to do all the work around here,
00:15:14and you just get to take the credit?
00:15:16Would that be too much to ask of my little sister?
00:15:19I don't know what delusional world you're living in,
00:15:21but you need to wake up,
00:15:23because that's never going to happen, Jonas.
00:15:26Let me ask you this.
00:15:28How do you envision this will end?
00:15:30You think I'd stand idly by
00:15:32while you take my fucking birthright?
00:15:34Well, when last I checked,
00:15:36we both had the same last name.
00:15:38I don't remember when that right was conferred to you.
00:15:40You think Father will entertain this sick fantasy of yours?
00:15:44Just like when we were kids,
00:15:46he wants to just see you get tired out
00:15:48before he comes to console you.
00:15:49I'm just trying to save you from all that stress.
00:15:52Again, thank you for your concern, brother.
00:15:55It's deeply appreciated.
00:15:57But I'll have to pass on your offer.
00:15:59Fine.
00:16:01If you won't heed the voice of reason, so be it.
00:16:04But don't come crying to me when things get ugly.
00:16:07Dare I ask, is that a threat I detect, brother?
00:16:11It's not a very nice way to talk to your little sister, is it?
00:16:14You know, you're lucky I...
00:16:16Emma, you asked me to remind you of...
00:16:18I'm sorry, I didn't realize...
00:16:20Alright, Cynthia, my brother here was just leaving.
00:16:24This isn't over, little sister.
00:16:26I'll be back.
00:16:40You had something for me?
00:16:42Oh, yeah, your 3 o'clock appointment.
00:16:45You told me to remind you
00:16:47that your brother was here.
00:16:49I tried to buzz you, but you didn't answer.
00:16:51Sorry, Cynthia.
00:16:53I was just a bit distracted.
00:16:55Can we reschedule that meeting for later in the week?
00:16:57I'm just not in the right frame of mind right now.
00:16:59I'm sorry to hear that.
00:17:01Is it anything to do with...
00:17:03My brother's just being his usual self.
00:17:05He's usually pretty hard to understand.
00:17:07Guess you can't choose your family, can you?
00:17:09Tell me about it.
00:17:11I also have an insufferable brother
00:17:13who doesn't look as good in those jeans.
00:17:15What was that?
00:17:17Oh, um, nothing.
00:17:19Could I get you a coffee or a cold drink?
00:17:22Oh, you're sweet.
00:17:24But no, it's alright, Cynthia.
00:17:26I think I just need to be alone with my thoughts.
00:17:29Oh, yes, alright.
00:17:31Well, I will take care of the meeting
00:17:33and I will get out of your hair.
00:17:35If you need anything, let me know.
00:17:46Father!
00:17:48We need to talk.
00:17:50Clearly you've forgotten your manners
00:17:52and how to knock on a door.
00:17:54Forgive me, Father.
00:17:56I just felt the matter was too urgent.
00:17:58Standing around knocking on doors
00:18:00felt like a waste of time.
00:18:02Right, but what is the matter
00:18:04and why do you smell like a sewer rat?
00:18:08I've just been working hard all day, Father.
00:18:10Working hard inside a bar?
00:18:12Look, I don't have time for this.
00:18:13What do you want?
00:18:15It's funny how nobody around here
00:18:17ever seems to have time when I'm around.
00:18:19It's like I'm some disease
00:18:21that you all want to keep at arm's length.
00:18:23Jonas, you're a grown man.
00:18:25Stop carrying on like a child
00:18:27and tell me what it is that you want.
00:18:29I'd like to know
00:18:31why do you insist on giving Emma
00:18:33the false hope
00:18:35that she could actually take my birthright?
00:18:37Seems pretty cruel,
00:18:39even by your standards.
00:18:41I'll have you know
00:18:43that if she succeeds
00:18:45in running this company,
00:18:47if she lands the deal,
00:18:49I will honor my promise
00:18:51and hand over the reins.
00:18:53No.
00:18:55You can't do that.
00:18:57You can't do that!
00:18:59Oh, can't I?
00:19:01Just watch me.
00:19:05You can't do this.
00:19:07It's not fair.
00:19:09You can't do this.
00:19:10Wait.
00:19:12You're just trying to teach me a lesson,
00:19:14aren't you?
00:19:16To show me the error of my ways.
00:19:18Well,
00:19:20lesson learned.
00:19:22You didn't have to go this far.
00:19:24Jonas,
00:19:26come and sit down
00:19:28and we'll talk about this man-to-man.
00:19:36Castro Enterprises is a family business
00:19:38that has been passed down
00:19:40from generation to generation.
00:19:42It was my grandfather's
00:19:44and he passed it down to my father.
00:19:46My father then passed it down to me.
00:19:48But I had to earn it.
00:19:50He didn't just give it over.
00:19:52I had to work my butt off
00:19:54to prove myself to him
00:19:56and earn his respect,
00:19:58just like your sister has done
00:20:00every single day.
00:20:02But what are you doing?
00:20:04All you are doing
00:20:06is spending our fortune
00:20:08every nickel, penny and dime.
00:20:11Jonas,
00:20:13I need you...
00:20:15I need you to start
00:20:17earning my respect and my trust,
00:20:19not squandering our fortune.
00:20:21Father, are you okay?
00:20:23I'm fine.
00:20:25Worry more about your own reputation
00:20:27rather than my health.
00:20:29You know what, father?
00:20:31You're right.
00:20:33I'll do just that.
00:20:35Thank you for setting me on the right path.
00:20:37As always,
00:20:38I won't disappoint you.
00:20:40I promise.
00:20:57Who is it?
00:20:59Miss Castor, I have you a coffee
00:21:01with two sugars.
00:21:03You're the best.
00:21:05And I told you,
00:21:06I keep forgetting.
00:21:08Bring me that coffee.
00:21:10No worries.
00:21:12Oh, I forgot to ask you.
00:21:14How did things go with Mr. X?
00:21:16He's obviously not the serial killer.
00:21:18No, he was something worse.
00:21:20He's a psychopath.
00:21:22Sorry to hear that.
00:21:24So does that mean you're not
00:21:26going to go ahead with the project?
00:21:28Sorry, one second.
00:21:30Who could this be?
00:21:32Mr. X sends a message.
00:21:34Time's up.
00:21:36Who was it?
00:21:38Is everything okay?
00:21:40Speak of the devil.
00:22:00How do you ever expect me to sign this?
00:22:02Do you really think I'm that desperate?
00:22:06I have to be very careful.
00:22:10Even one excess drop
00:22:12could kill her.
00:22:17There.
00:22:19Done.
00:22:21And what were you saying, my dear?
00:22:23First of all, I am not your dear.
00:22:25And second of all,
00:22:27do you really expect me to sign this?
00:22:29It's like selling myself into slavery.
00:22:32Are you listening to me?
00:22:34Is this a joke to you?
00:22:36I can hear you.
00:22:38And yelling is not going to
00:22:40help me hear you any better.
00:22:42Yes, that contract in front of you
00:22:44is the equivalent of selling yourself into slavery.
00:22:46Because I will own you for the duration.
00:22:48But,
00:22:50you're under no obligation to sign it.
00:22:52You could walk out of here right now
00:22:54and nobody would stop you.
00:22:56So,
00:22:58the fact of the matter remains.
00:23:00You have a decision to make.
00:23:02The clock's ticking.
00:23:12Fine.
00:23:14I'll do it.
00:23:16Fantastic.
00:23:18I knew you had it in you.
00:23:20But,
00:23:22can I just make one request?
00:23:24A request?
00:23:26I don't know if I'll like this,
00:23:28but go on.
00:23:29Well,
00:23:31the contract stipulates that
00:23:33I have to publicly agree to be marrying
00:23:35a common gardener,
00:23:37not Mr. X.
00:23:39Yes, I remember putting that in.
00:23:41What about it?
00:23:43Well, just if you could
00:23:45give me some time to convince him.
00:23:47He's stubborn,
00:23:49but I think I can bring him around eventually.
00:23:51This could be problematic.
00:23:53But I'll grant it.
00:23:55You have 14 days to convince your father.
00:23:57But no other requests
00:24:02Now,
00:24:04shall we proceed?
00:24:14What do you get out of this anyway?
00:24:16Is it
00:24:18some kind of payback or revenge
00:24:20or just a sick thrill?
00:24:22I guess you'll never know.
00:24:26Maybe one day I'll tell you.
00:24:30Okay.
00:24:52It's done.
00:24:54Are you happy now?
00:24:56Happy?
00:24:57You act like you just did me a favor.
00:25:01Here, let me give you a hand with that.
00:25:03I can do it myself.
00:25:07You're just about done.
00:25:14There.
00:25:16I need to change my clothes.
00:25:18Can you at least turn around
00:25:20or close your eyes or something?
00:25:22I could,
00:25:24but I think we need to start getting comfortable
00:25:25We're a happily married couple now, remember?
00:25:27It says so right on the certificate.
00:25:29But I guess
00:25:32we don't have to get comfortable
00:25:34right now.
00:25:36I promise I won't stare.
00:25:43Is this the part where you force me to sleep with you
00:25:45to consummate our fake marriage?
00:25:47I did not force you to do anything.
00:25:50But if I wish for you to fulfill your marital obligations
00:25:52I would expect you to do so with a smile on your face.
00:25:55Do we have an understanding?
00:26:11Someday we are going to be together.
00:26:23If you don't have an appointment
00:26:25please sit down
00:26:27and I'll be with you shortly.
00:26:29I don't think I need an appointment.
00:26:31I pretty much own the company.
00:26:34I am so sorry, Mr. Castro.
00:26:36I didn't see you walk in.
00:26:38It's okay, sweetheart.
00:26:40Have you seen my sister around?
00:26:42I've been trying to get a hold of her.
00:26:44No, but I can
00:26:46write down something for you
00:26:48and I can get it to her.
00:26:50No, it's fine.
00:26:52I prefer to have my meetings face to face
00:26:53Just let me know when she comes by, okay?
00:26:55Yes, of course.
00:26:59You're Emma's personal assistant, right?
00:27:04So you know a lot about the things
00:27:06that go on around here, right?
00:27:08I mean, I do her schedules
00:27:10I write her meetings
00:27:12I get her coffee
00:27:14I write her proposals while I draft them
00:27:16and then I also
00:27:18I run around all day making sure
00:27:20I am so sorry, Mr. Castro.
00:27:23I kind of start blabbing
00:27:25and then I can't stop and then it just...
00:27:27It's okay, sweetheart.
00:27:29You know, I do have a thing for intelligent women.
00:27:33Why don't I take you on a date?
00:27:36I'll take that as a yes.
00:27:38I'll call you.
00:27:40And remember,
00:27:42my sister can't know about this.
00:27:54Emma!
00:27:56Where have you been?
00:27:58I haven't seen you in two days.
00:28:00Are you okay?
00:28:02You look terrible, Ella Fentz.
00:28:04Yeah, sorry.
00:28:06I just had a lot going on, that's all.
00:28:08Yeah, yeah, of course.
00:28:10Do you care to tell me?
00:28:12All right, close the door.
00:28:14Yeah, of course.
00:28:16Okay, I'll see you later.
00:28:18Bye.
00:28:20Bye.
00:28:24Bye.
00:28:29All right.
00:28:31What I'm about to say
00:28:33has to stay between you and me, okay?
00:28:35It needs to be confidential.
00:28:37Yes, yes, of course, you can trust me.
00:28:39I know.
00:28:41Sometimes I feel like you're the only one I can trust.
00:28:43So, the last two days I was away,
00:28:45I got married and kind of signed my life away.
00:28:47Oh my God.
00:28:49How...
00:28:51Oh my God, I have so many questions.
00:28:53Well, who did you get married to?
00:28:55Um, where did you get married?
00:28:57How?
00:29:00All I can say is
00:29:02I've married a gardener.
00:29:04And I even have a marriage contract to prove it.
00:29:06I'm supposed to make an announcement
00:29:08in two weeks' time,
00:29:10but no one can know
00:29:12until I've had a chance to speak with my father first.
00:29:14Yes, of course.
00:29:16Do you think he's going to approve?
00:29:18I don't think he is.
00:29:20Tell me about it.
00:29:21So, what else happened when I was away?
00:29:23Not much.
00:29:25Really, just your brother came in?
00:29:27Jonas was here.
00:29:29Yeah, he's always up to something.
00:29:31Did he say something to you?
00:29:33No, he didn't say anything to me.
00:29:40Well, up with it already.
00:29:42Did he do or say something while I was away?
00:29:44No, no, he pretty much just told me
00:29:46to let you know that he dropped by.
00:29:48That was it.
00:29:51Are you okay?
00:29:53Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.
00:29:55Did you want me to call him for you?
00:29:57I can let him know,
00:29:59maybe leave a note, and he could...
00:30:01No, it's fine.
00:30:03I'm seeing him tonight for a family dinner,
00:30:05so whatever he has to say to me,
00:30:07he can say it then.
00:30:09Okay.
00:30:22Here.
00:30:37You look as ravishing as ever, little sister.
00:30:40Did you do something with your hair?
00:30:42No, it's the same as when you saw it last time.
00:30:45But you look a little less drunk than usual.
00:30:48That's an improvement.
00:30:49Darling sister,
00:30:51might you by any chance be implying in front of Father
00:30:53that I'm an alcoholic?
00:30:55Now, that wouldn't be very nice, would it?
00:30:57I'm certainly not implying you're a workaholic,
00:30:59that's for sure.
00:31:01Enough! Can't we just have one meal in peace, please?
00:31:04Sorry, Father.
00:31:11Father,
00:31:13if I were to tell you I'm getting married,
00:31:16well, married, but getting married to a man,
00:31:19how would you feel about that?
00:31:21Well, that would be wonderful news.
00:31:23The best news I've heard in a long, long time.
00:31:26So, who is this mystery man?
00:31:37Now, don't get too excited,
00:31:39it's just a hypothetical question.
00:31:40A hypothetical question?
00:31:46You really had me going there for a second.
00:31:48I almost took you seriously.
00:31:50What dude would want to get married to boring old you?
00:31:53What did you just say to me?
00:31:55Father, did you hear what he just called me?
00:31:57Sure, go running to Daddy.
00:31:59Maybe he'll tuck you in and rock you to sleep too.
00:32:02You're out of line, Jonas.
00:32:04Then why don't you put me in line, Emma?
00:32:06Or do you need Daddy's help to do that too?
00:32:08No, I don't need anybody's help.
00:32:10Seriously, why must you always beat each other's throats?
00:32:13Emma, put the knife away.
00:32:15Jonas, you're excused from the table.
00:32:18Of course you'd take her side.
00:32:20I don't know why I bother coming to these dinners anyway.
00:32:26Sorry about that, Father.
00:32:28It's all right.
00:32:30Now, you were going to tell me about your hypothetical husband.
00:32:33Oh, um, yes, yes, Father.
00:32:37What does your hypothetical husband do?
00:32:41He's, um...
00:32:43It's okay, you can tell me.
00:32:45Is he an entrepreneur, a business owner?
00:32:47Uh, no.
00:32:49Well, he's a...
00:32:51A gardener.
00:32:54A what?
00:33:01He's a gardener.
00:33:08Why are we laughing, Father?
00:33:11Your joke.
00:33:13It was hilarious.
00:33:15It's the funniest thing I've heard in a long time.
00:33:17Oh, well, you know me.
00:33:19I'm always trying to make you laugh.
00:33:21Yes, and I just...
00:33:23I just wish your mother would have been here to hear it as well.
00:33:26She would have just laughed her head off.
00:33:28So, what is it you really wanted to talk to me about?
00:33:32Oh, um...
00:33:34Just that I've opened talks with the Anderson family.
00:33:37They're a small-time corporation, and they seem quite receptive.
00:33:40So, I think it's only a matter of weeks before the deal is sealed.
00:33:43Well, that is wonderful news.
00:33:45I'm very proud of you.
00:33:47You know, I actually thought this was an impossible undertaking.
00:33:50But you're doing it with exceptional ease.
00:33:53Clearly, the apple hasn't fallen far from the tree.
00:33:56Thank you, Father. I look for the best.
00:33:58Well, I would like to know, how did you manage to pull this off?
00:34:04Well, um...
00:34:06I was able to negotiate a mutually beneficial deal.
00:34:10Showed them how to increase profits, and it was smooth sailing from there.
00:34:14Very impressive.
00:34:16You are clearly going to make an outstanding CEO.
00:34:20Thank you, Father.
00:34:35Cynthia Darling, this is Jonas. How are you?
00:34:38Yeah, I'm good.
00:34:40I was just calling to see if you were free tonight for that date we were talking about.
00:34:43I could pick you up after work.
00:34:45Perfect.
00:34:47Hey, I could really use your help in grabbing a file from my sister's office.
00:34:51Could you be a sweetheart and do that for me?
00:34:54Wow, perfect. You're the best.
00:34:57I'll see you later.
00:34:59Bye.
00:35:01Bye.
00:35:05I'll see you soon.
00:35:07Alright, bye.
00:35:22Are you alright?
00:35:24You seem a lot quieter than usual tonight.
00:35:27Why do you even care?
00:35:31I still don't understand the point of this marriage.
00:35:35You haven't even touched me, let alone looked at me since we've been sleeping in the same bed.
00:35:40We hardly ever talk. I mean, what is your deal?
00:35:47What is your deal?
00:35:51Touch me.
00:35:55I could have you anytime, anywhere I choose.
00:36:01I've just chosen not to exercise that right.
00:36:04Because you feel you own me?
00:36:07Well, the contract says I do.
00:36:10So why have you chosen not to?
00:36:13Because I'm not that kind of person.
00:36:16What kind of person are you? I mean, it's like you don't even exist.
00:36:22I do exist. You just don't know who I am.
00:36:25I do exist. You just don't know who I am.
00:36:29The only person I've ever wanted to genuinely see the real me.
00:36:34But you were too blinded by my poverty to see anything else.
00:36:39And you think subjugating me will change that?
00:36:42I thought I was just doing this for revenge.
00:36:45God, you're so annoying. Why can't anything with you just be simple and straightforward?
00:36:51You might want to save that loud voice of yours.
00:36:55I think I've finally decided to exercise my rights.
00:37:04I think I've finally decided to exercise my rights.
00:37:08Don't stay away from me. Don't touch me or I will scream.
00:37:13Scream? For who? The police? Miles away?
00:37:19And what would you tell them anyway? That your husband wanted to touch you?
00:37:23I mean it. Don't come any closer!
00:37:25Relax. I don't want to touch you.
00:37:30I just meant I want to hear what's bothering you.
00:37:34If you'll share it with me, of course.
00:37:37But now I'm supposed to believe you care about me after all the games you've been playing?
00:37:42I haven't given you any reason to distrust me. Why would I start now?
00:37:47God, I've never been so confused in my life.
00:37:51Okay, fine.
00:37:53Look, I tried talking to my father about the idea of me marrying Gardner,
00:38:00and he just laughed like it was a joke.
00:38:03I can't even imagine what his reaction would be if it came out in the news.
00:38:07He'd probably disown me.
00:38:10Well, I can't do anything about your father.
00:38:14But I can give you another two weeks to try to convince him.
00:38:17But the contract won't change.
00:38:20Thank you, but why would you do that?
00:38:23I have my reasons.
00:38:26Maybe someday soon everything will make sense.
00:38:40What is taking this bitch so long?
00:38:43I've got other shit to do.
00:38:51Fuck.
00:39:09Hey, how long have you been here?
00:39:20Five minutes.
00:39:32Gotcha.
00:39:51Hey there, beautiful.
00:39:53Hey.
00:39:55Did you get it?
00:39:57Uh, yeah. Here.
00:40:07You okay? What's wrong?
00:40:09Um, yeah, I'm fine. It's just...
00:40:13You're gonna help Emma, right?
00:40:15Yeah, of course.
00:40:16You know how my sister is. Strong-headed, just like my father.
00:40:20She never would have agreed to faster up front.
00:40:27You know, there's a lot of space in the back.
00:40:33Here? In public?
00:40:36My sister will never know.
00:40:47Yes, yes, Mr. Rodrigo. Everything's in place to finalize the procurement.
00:40:52Thank you so much for your continual support. I...
00:40:55I am... I'm gonna have to call you back.
00:40:59Breaking news. Top executive Meredith Jordan labeled us.
00:41:03The business world is stunned by the rumors that the chief operating officer of Castro Enterprises,
00:41:09one of the largest pharmaceutical conglomerates, is tying the knot with an ordinary working class man.
00:41:15Mr. Castro, have you...
00:41:17Shortly after it was announced that she was on the verge of sealing the company's largest contract in her company's history,
00:41:23many questioned her judgment and the impact this union would have on her family name.
00:41:28And in other news...
00:41:31I trusted you. This is how you repay me?
00:41:34It wasn't me. I swear. You gotta believe me.
00:41:36Don't lie to me. You're the only one I told. How did the media get wind of it?
00:41:39Emma, I would never betray you.
00:41:41You gotta believe me.
00:41:42Well, if you didn't leak the information, then who did?
00:41:45I don't know. I wish I knew.
00:41:58You bastard. How could you? How could you do this to me?
00:42:03Emma, you're home early. Is everything alright?
00:42:06No, everything is not alright.
00:42:07How could you do this to me after you gave me your word? You betrayed me.
00:42:12I'm sure I have no idea what you're talking about.
00:42:15But I'll be with you in just a sec. I have to finish up here.
00:42:20No one cares about your stupid plans, Jeff. Just tell me why you did it. Tell me!
00:42:26You should not have done that.
00:42:29You really should not have done that.
00:42:34Oh, what are you gonna do? Leak more stuff to the press? I see you already have a pretty good head start on that.
00:42:41What are you talking about? None of this makes sense. Leak what to the press?
00:42:46Oh, you don't know. Let me refresh your memory.
00:42:51This is unexpected. But I assure you, I had nothing to do with this.
00:42:55You fucking liar! It has your fingerprints all over it.
00:42:58What would I have to gain from betraying your trust?
00:43:00What would you have to gain? I don't know, Jeff. I don't know why you do anything you do.
00:43:06You have completely ruined my life.
00:43:09Emma, I...
00:43:17Hello, father?
00:43:30What am I gonna do? What the fuck am I gonna do? This is a complete disaster. Fuck.
00:43:35How about you just calm down. Take a few deep breaths. It might not be as bad as you make it out to be.
00:43:40Might not? Might not be as bad? Are you fucking kidding me? What am I gonna say to my father?
00:43:47Yeah, this looks grim. But I had nothing to do with this.
00:43:52How about instead of throwing accusations at me, why don't you just kill yourself?
00:43:55But I had nothing to do with this.
00:43:58How about instead of throwing accusations around, I just call the station and ask them who gave them the information?
00:44:04Even if you could do that, they would never tell you.
00:44:07Give me a sec.
00:44:09Who the hell are you texting?
00:44:11My accountants. So they can buy the new station and give me the information.
00:44:15You're bluffing. And even if you could do that, that would take forever to arrange.
00:44:19You'd be surprised how quickly you can get things done when you're Mr. X.
00:44:22This is a waste of my time. I just have to face my father and talk to him once and for all.
00:44:28Thanks for everything.
00:44:30Done.
00:44:33Jonas Castro. I believe that's your brother, isn't it?
00:44:44Well, if it isn't the latest bride-to-be. I gotta be honest, I didn't see it coming.
00:44:49But the media seems to love it.
00:44:52You snake. How did you know?
00:44:54To be fair, I was surprised as well. I thought you would have had better taste.
00:44:59But I guess you gotta lower your standards when you've been single for so long.
00:45:03Well, thanks for your concern about my love life. Why don't you mind your own business and butt out?
00:45:08Well, little sister, it became my business when you decided to embarrass the family name and drag us all through the mud.
00:45:13That's rich. Coming from the guy who's depraved lifestyle gets him in the media every weekend.
00:45:18What can I say? I'm the life of the party.
00:45:21You sound confident. Like you think you have me beat.
00:45:25But I'm the one who's about to close the biggest deal in the comedy's history.
00:45:28You know our father better than anyone. He would never condone any of this.
00:45:33Plus, you're not the only one that can cut big deals for the company.
00:45:36Oh, you think you can cut a deal? You don't even know the way around all of this.
00:45:39You'll soon find out I'm a man of many talents.
00:45:42Why don't you go see father? He's been waiting for you.
00:45:49Good luck. You'll need it.
00:45:57Father?
00:45:59Tell me it isn't true. Tell me this is just another media stunt designed to ruin this family's reputation.
00:46:04Father, I'm sorry. Let them be.
00:46:06I never meant for you to find out like this.
00:46:09Em, of all the men in the world, you choose a mere commoner, a gardener?
00:46:13Have you no self-respect? Have you no respect for this family?
00:46:17I know it doesn't make sense, but please, I need you to trust me.
00:46:21Trust you? You're actively bringing shame to this family and you expect me to trust you?
00:46:25Father, please.
00:46:27Who is this man? What is he doing to manipulate you like this?
00:46:31Are you being blackmailed? Are you pregnant?
00:46:33Once I seal the deal with the Anderton Corporation, I promise you it'll all make sense.
00:46:38I'm afraid that will no longer be necessary.
00:46:41What? What do you mean?
00:46:43While you were busy gardening, your brother came to me with a proposal that I could not refuse.
00:46:49A proposal?
00:46:51Open it.
00:46:56This is my client's!
00:46:59This is my client's!
00:47:04Not anymore.
00:47:16But father, that's not fair! This is my client's!
00:47:19Not anymore. It doesn't matter how John has got the account, it is his now.
00:47:23Emmeline, you no longer need to worry about the Anderton Corporation account.
00:47:26No, please, don't stop me now when I'm so close to the end.
00:47:30Our decision is made. Jonas will now be the successor of Castro Enterprises.
00:47:35No, father, please, please, I'm begging you, don't do this to me, please.
00:47:39Alright, I will give you one more chance, on one condition.
00:47:44Of course, of course, anything.
00:47:46I want to meet this gardener of yours. I want to know who it is that has stolen my daughter's heart.
00:47:51You can't do this, father. You simply just can't.
00:47:54She would disgrace the family name and you would condone it?
00:47:57Jonas, how dare you speak to me like that? Have you lost your mind?
00:48:00No, father, I've lost my patience.
00:48:03I am your son. I am your heir.
00:48:07It is my birthright to be your successor.
00:48:10Jonas, how dare you speak to me like this?
00:48:13I will decide who will and who will not run this company.
00:48:17Father? Father, are you okay?
00:48:19Father, are you okay?
00:48:21Father, no! Father!
00:48:28Oh, Em, with that sad look off your face, it's going to take a lot more than this to bring me down.
00:48:34Father, that's not funny. You shouldn't be speaking, you should be resting.
00:48:38What, you're going to start treating me like a vegetable now?
00:48:40The doctor said all I need to do is take those tablets and I'll be as right as rain.
00:48:45Oh, darling, you're looking more and more like your mother.
00:48:49She would have been so proud of you and the woman you've become, just as I am.
00:48:57Where's your brother?
00:48:59Right here, old man.
00:49:04Glad to see you're still kicking. For a moment there I thought you...
00:49:07Don't you fucking dare. You did this to him.
00:49:10So it's my fault he's lying in bed like this?
00:49:12I'm the one that put him in this state?
00:49:14Please, stop this bickering. I really can't cope with it anymore.
00:49:18Sorry, father.
00:49:21Look, since I am temporarily unable to fulfill my role as the head of Castro Enterprises,
00:49:28I will need to appoint a temporary CEO.
00:49:32And Jonas, despite everything you have done, you have proven yourself a worthy candidate.
00:49:38So I will appoint you as CEO temporarily.
00:49:42What? No!
00:49:44Em, this is not a permanent position.
00:49:47I will not make my final decision until I've met your man and seen the contract.
00:50:07Jonas.
00:50:19Jonas.
00:50:21What are you doing here?
00:50:23Hello, father.
00:50:25Are you feeling well-rested? Do you feel any better?
00:50:28No, not really. About the same.
00:50:31But why the sudden interest in my well-being? It's a little out of character for you.
00:50:38That's hurtful, father. Your health is of top priority to me.
00:50:43I noticed your pills were running low, so I decided to refill them for you.
00:50:48Would you like to have a look?
00:50:50No, just give them to me, please.
00:51:01Well, I should be getting out of your hair. Get well soon, pops.
00:51:17Hey! Watch where you're going!
00:51:20Sorry, sister. I didn't see you there. I must have been absent-minded.
00:51:24You're being too nice. What are you up to?
00:51:26What do you mean, what am I up to? I just apologized for almost pushing you over.
00:51:31What are you doing in father's room?
00:51:33Now I can't check up on my own father? What do you people take me for around here?
00:51:38Jonas? What are you doing here, and why are you in my seat?
00:51:43Ooh, didn't you hear? I'm in charge now, so technically, this is my seat.
00:51:49Do you actually need something, or did you just come here to gloat?
00:51:53No, I just wanted to check up on my father.
00:51:56I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt.
00:51:59I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt.
00:52:02I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt.
00:52:04Do you actually need something, or did you just come here to gloat?
00:52:08Emma, Emma. You always like to get straight down to business, don't you?
00:52:12Well, let's get to it.
00:52:14You are obligated to report all findings and dealings to the company head.
00:52:18Yet, after looking through all your files, I can't seem to find anything on the Anderson Corporation.
00:52:25Why is that?
00:52:27Why do you want the details of the deal? So you can steal my client again, like you did last time?
00:52:31Come on, Emma. Don't be petty.
00:52:34I finalized a contract that was sitting on your desk for weeks.
00:52:38It's all in the company's best interest.
00:52:40Company's best interest? Or your best interest, Jonas?
00:52:43Well, I am currently the Chief Executive Officer, so my interest is the company's best interest.
00:52:51Of course, you never did tell me how you got the details of the contract in the first place.
00:52:57I never pegged you as someone who was scurrying around like a rat.
00:53:01I don't scurry. I have people for that. It's the mark of a true leader.
00:53:06You know, you could really learn a thing or two from me, Emma.
00:53:09I knew it. I knew you had someone on the inside.
00:53:12Wait. That means that someone's...
00:53:17That fucking bitch!
00:53:20Emma, good...
00:53:22It's Miss Castro to you.
00:53:24Going somewhere?
00:53:26Um, yes. I have something to tell you that...
00:53:29Meaning to tell me what, exactly?
00:53:31That you're a liar? A backstabber? That you've been conniving with my brother behind my back?
00:53:36What exactly were you meaning to tell me?
00:53:38Emma, I know it looks bad, but I never lied about anything.
00:53:41I never lied.
00:53:43I never lied.
00:53:44What exactly were you meaning to tell me?
00:53:47Emma, I know it looks bad, but I never lied about anything.
00:53:50Don't lie to me.
00:53:53Have some dignity. I trusted you and you betrayed me.
00:53:58I hardly think this is appropriate workplace behavior, little sister.
00:54:01I could have you sanctioned for assaulting my personal assistant.
00:54:05Your personal assistant. So that's what this is. You sold me out.
00:54:10Cynthia, darling, wait for me in my office. I'll be with you shortly.
00:54:15Emma, it wasn't meant to be like this. I'm sorry.
00:54:30As CEO, I'm responsible for the well-being of all my employees. I'm sure you understand.
00:54:35I understand.
00:54:37Let's see how long you can hold on to that position once father recovers, sweet brother.
00:54:46Oh, Emma. I plan to hold on to this position for a very, very long time.
00:54:52Hey. Um, I really wanted to apologize for the way I treated you and that I doubted you.
00:54:59And I shouldn't have broken your plan. That was a stupid thing to do.
00:55:04I never thought I'd see the day that Emmeline Castro would apologize.
00:55:08Well, don't get used to it. It's not going to happen.
00:55:11It's not going to happen.
00:55:13It's not going to happen.
00:55:15It's not going to happen.
00:55:17It's not going to happen.
00:55:18I apologize.
00:55:20Well, don't get used to it. It's not going to happen again.
00:55:25Actually, scratch that. I think it will happen more often.
00:55:32I know I haven't been the best fake wife to you, but you've been good to me.
00:55:38And you've been kind and patient and you didn't try to force yourself on me when you could have.
00:55:43Emma, you don't have to...
00:55:44Please, just let me finish, okay?
00:55:47This is really hard for me to say.
00:55:49But I also want to apologize for how I treated you in the past.
00:55:53I've been self-centered and egocentric and I'm sorry.
00:55:59It's okay.
00:56:01And just so you know, this isn't about revenge.
00:56:04What is it about? I mean, what do you stand to gain from this contract?
00:56:08I can't tell you. Not yet.
00:56:10I figured.
00:56:12Well, can you at least show me what you're painting?
00:56:16I never knew you were an artist.
00:56:18There's a lot you don't know about me.
00:56:20I bet.
00:56:22So, can I see it?
00:56:24Why, come see?
00:56:30But... but why?
00:56:40It's beautiful.
00:56:42But why would you paint a picture of me?
00:56:45I don't recall it being a crime to paint a picture of a beautiful and fascinating woman.
00:56:53Well, maybe I can see it when it's finished.
00:56:56Maybe.
00:56:58We'll see.
00:57:02Emma.
00:57:04I know you just... you didn't come all this way to apologize.
00:57:10And I know that look on your face.
00:57:13What's going on?
00:57:15So now you can read my emotions and know when something's wrong?
00:57:19I think I've always been able to do that with you.
00:57:23You pat your lips every time you're worried.
00:57:26I also know that your father's fallen out.
00:57:30And that your brother's taken control of the company.
00:57:33How do you know that? That hasn't even gone public yet.
00:57:36I have my ways.
00:57:37And I always keep a close eye on my assets.
00:57:40The question is, what are you going to do?
00:57:45At this stage, I don't know.
00:57:48My father said the only way he'd even entertain the idea of me getting married to a gardener is if he met the man first.
00:57:56But I know the contract I signed says that I can't do that, so I guess you could say I'm out of options.
00:58:08That is a precarious situation.
00:58:12And it would void the contract.
00:58:17But I'll do it.
00:58:20What? What did you just say?
00:58:23I said I'll do it. I'll go with you to see your father.
00:58:27Why would you do that? That doesn't make any sense.
00:58:30All I can say is that in this respect, our goals are aligned.
00:58:35Goals aligned? What goals are you talking about, Jeff? What goals?
00:58:40Don't worry about that now. Everything will make sense soon.
00:58:50We can go right now if you'd like. I'll grab my coat.
00:58:53Cynthia, darling. Why the long face?
00:58:56We should be celebrating my victory, not sulking.
00:58:59She never helped you.
00:59:01Your sister hates me because she thinks I betrayed her. And rightfully so.
00:59:05I didn't realize you were going to use that information against her, and if I did, I wouldn't have helped you.
00:59:10All you care about is yourself.
00:59:12I think you've been well compensated for your efforts.
00:59:15Salary bump.
00:59:16A triple promotion. I'd expect you to be more grateful.
00:59:19I'm sorry. I'm grateful. But what's going to happen when your dad wakes up?
00:59:24Is it going to be the same?
00:59:26Who says my father's going to recover?
00:59:36What do you mean by that?
00:59:38Everyone keeps going on.
00:59:40I don't care.
00:59:42What do you mean by that?
00:59:44Everyone keeps going on and on about how my father's going to recover and all the things that will happen.
00:59:48But my father has a very serious illness and he might not recover. And that's just a fact.
00:59:54How could you say that about your own father?
00:59:57I don't think I've said anything out of place.
00:59:59My father is very sick and he might be in bed for a very long time.
01:00:04And I'm sure that would definitely suit your agenda, wouldn't it?
01:00:07Are you accusing me of something?
01:00:08No, Jonah. I'm not accusing you of anything. I just think I chose the wrong side.
01:00:12And what side is that?
01:00:14Look, you're not the man that I thought you were.
01:00:17I heard stories, but I didn't think they were true. But clearly they are.
01:00:24And what stories are those? Tell me the tales of Jonas Castro.
01:00:29Jonas Castro? Well, Jonas Castro loves himself. He's an alcoholic. He's a womanizer.
01:00:34He's just pure evil. That's who Jonas Castro is.
01:00:41Look, I can't do this. I'm leaving.
01:00:47Where the fuck do you think you're going?
01:00:51It seems you've forgotten your place. Maybe it's time I reminded you.
01:00:58Please, let go.
01:01:01Please, let go. Jonas.
01:01:05You really think you can say whatever the fuck you want and get away with it?
01:01:08Look, I think you're drunk and I think you just need to get off me, please.
01:01:14Let me remind you, you were just a pawn in all of this. Before I came into your life, you were nothing.
01:01:19Please, I'm sorry. I'll forget about it and you can go.
01:01:23No, no. I think I need to teach you a lesson.
01:01:27One you'll never forget.
01:01:31You seem pretty confident. I guess you've done a lot of stuff like this before.
01:01:36Not really. Any advice on approaching your father?
01:01:40Well, he already doesn't like you, so I guess just be yourself.
01:01:45Let's get this over with.
01:01:48Father? I'm here.
01:01:52You're not alone. I'm with my fiancé.
01:01:56That's you.
01:01:58Wait, you two know each other?
01:02:01Your father and I have met. It was a long time ago. I'm surprised he remembers.
01:02:06I never forget a face. Especially one as unique as yours.
01:02:12Wait, hang on. This doesn't make any sense. Someone needs to give me some answers.
01:02:17This man came to me a few years ago, asking for a private meeting to discuss...
01:02:24...a very important proposal.
01:02:55Come in.
01:03:01You're the man I spoke with on the phone?
01:03:04Yes, sir.
01:03:06It's not every day I have a meeting with a total stranger.
01:03:09But you said you had an interesting business proposal, so what is it?
01:03:13Of course, sir. I understand perfectly.
01:03:16But I said I had an interesting proposal for you.
01:03:19It may not be exactly considered a business proposal.
01:03:21Young man, I don't have time for your silly little word games.
01:03:25So you have five minutes to tell me what the proposal is, or I will have you thrown out.
01:03:29Right down to business.
01:03:32I would like to ask for your daughter, Emma's...
01:03:36...hand in marriage.
01:03:45I'm sorry, I think my hearing must be playing tricks on me.
01:03:48Could you repeat that for me, please?
01:03:51I said I would like your daughter's hand in marriage.
01:03:56So it seems like my hearing is fine.
01:03:59No, sir, I believe your hearing is still top-notch.
01:04:02So, what makes you think I would go for such a ludicrous idea?
01:04:05Well, I didn't think you'd have a problem with it, since I am the heir to my family's billion-dollar fortune.
01:04:10Is that supposed to impress me? Anyone can claim to be anything these days.
01:04:19That's my family's name, our net worth.
01:04:23We operate several business enterprises, as well as doing philanthropic work.
01:04:27So?
01:04:29A union between your daughter and I would strengthen both our families,
01:04:32galvanizing our position in high society, making us a formidable force.
01:04:36I didn't think you'd have a problem with it.
01:04:38Well, I see you've done your research.
01:04:41But even if I were to give this union my blessing,
01:04:44I could never convince my Emmeline to marry someone that she didn't choose herself.
01:04:48Well, I believe that's where I come in.
01:04:51How so?
01:04:58So, how exactly do you plan on wooing my daughter?
01:05:03Well, in all honesty, sir, it's not a very good plan, but it's one that sets my heart at ease.
01:05:09What exactly are you talking about?
01:05:11I've not had much luck with women in this regard.
01:05:14They always seem to be after me for access to my money.
01:05:17I'm just so sick of it.
01:05:19So I intend to disguise myself as a nobody.
01:05:23Are you suggesting that my daughter is after you for your money, like some pathetic little gold digger?
01:05:29No, no, sir. I just want Emma to get to know me for me, that's all.
01:05:34This is a ridiculous plan. It'll never work.
01:05:37I know. But I'm still willing to try. And if it goes south, no harm done.
01:05:42So what exactly do you want from me?
01:05:43Well, I was hoping you could put in a good word for me.
01:05:46But Emma can't know that you know who I am.
01:05:49Maybe you could say that I'm the son of an old friend.
01:05:52This is a ridiculous plan. I think you just need to leave.
01:05:54It's no secret that you yearn for your daughter to get married to someone worthy of having society.
01:06:01Please just consider the plan.
01:06:03How dare you presume to know me and what it is that I want? Get out!
01:06:13Thank you for your time. If you reconsider, please give me a call.
01:06:20How arrogant. Reminds me of my younger self.
01:06:32Wait, so hang on. What you're trying to tell me is...
01:06:36I've never been poor a day in my life. I just wanted you to see the real me.
01:06:40That's what I was trying to tell you that day in the restaurant. But you wouldn't hear me out.
01:06:44So you just created a fake marriage? A contract marriage? Why not move on to someone else?
01:06:51Contract marriage?
01:06:53But what if I hadn't signed it? What was going to be your next scheme?
01:06:56I told you. You're the only person that I ever wanted to see me for who I was.
01:07:03And it wasn't a sham contract. I would have kept my end of the bargain at the end of three months.
01:07:08What if I hadn't signed it? What would have your next scheme been?
01:07:12There was no next scheme because I knew you would sign it.
01:07:15How did you know that?
01:07:17Because I know you. Emma, you're willing to do whatever it takes to get what you want. Just like I am.
01:07:25You seem to know a lot about me.
01:07:28I really don't know what's going on here.
01:07:31I really don't know what's going on here.
01:07:34But, Em, if you're willing to accept his marriage proposal, you can have the company.
01:07:43No, Father. There's no marriage proposal.
01:07:46Just a web of lies and deceit and this sick man's games.
01:07:51There is now.
01:07:54Emma, you're the only one I've ever wanted.
01:07:57The only one I love.
01:08:01I'm sorry I had to pretend to be someone I wasn't.
01:08:04But, if you're willing to make an honest man out of me, I promise no more games or half-truths.
01:08:12Emma, will you marry me?
01:08:23Will you marry me?
01:08:25Jeff, you're a very curious human being, but you have been very kind and caring to me over the last few months.
01:08:35Even though I've been a total bitch, I hate to admit it, but I have grown fond of you.
01:08:42So, is that a yes?
01:08:44Well, we've already been married for two months. Might as well give it a real shot.
01:08:49Yes!
01:08:55Oh.
01:08:57Oh, looks like I missed the family reunion.
01:09:00Guess my invitation got lost in the mail.
01:09:02No, Jonas. You're just in the nick of time. Your sister is getting married.
01:09:07Oh, that's wonderful news.
01:09:09I'm not finished. It is also my final decision that she takes over as CEO of Castro Enterprises and that you step down effective immediately.
01:09:19Like hell I will! I'm your son!
01:09:21No son of mine would swap out my medication for a placebo so that I would die faster.
01:09:27Yeah, I knew about that. I might be sick, but I am not senile.
01:09:32I didn't want it to come to this.
01:09:34But it looks like I'll have more of a choice.
01:09:37Jonas!
01:09:39What the hell are you doing? That's our father! What are you doing?
01:09:42I'm doing what I should have done a long time ago, little sister.
01:09:45Please, that's our father. Just think about what you're doing. Put it down.
01:09:52Step out of the way, Emma. I'm not going to tell you again.
01:09:56No, please. Think about what you're doing. This is our father. Put it down.
01:10:00What the fuck do you think you're doing, Emma? Get out of the way.
01:10:03It's okay. I'll handle this.
01:10:05No, please let me talk to him.
01:10:07Talk to who? This piece of shit? This disgraceful excuse for a man that I'm ashamed to call my son?
01:10:14Your mother was right.
01:10:15This piece of shit? This disgraceful excuse for a man that I'm ashamed to call my son?
01:10:20Your mother was right about you.
01:10:22If you refuse to get out of the way, Emma, then you can go to the grave with him.
01:10:27Jonas, no!
01:10:30Father!
01:10:32Father, no!
01:10:34No, father!
01:10:37Father, please, no!
01:10:41Please, call an ambulance! I'll call an ambulance!
01:10:45It's too late, Emma. It's too late.
01:10:47Father, please!
01:10:49Emma, don't worry. It's fine.
01:10:52You know that I'm so proud of you.
01:10:56And your mother would have been so proud of you, too.
01:11:01I'll send her your love.
01:11:03Father, no! No, no!