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00:00:00Hey, this is Richard Allenton, I can't answer the phone right now, so please leave a message.
00:00:15Hey Grandpa, it's one thing to set me up on a bunch of blind dates with these goody-two-shoe
00:00:21women, but to trick me into thinking I'm coming to a business meeting that's actually a blind
00:00:27date, that's low.
00:00:33Let's hope this one's different.
00:00:35I don't even know what to say to this guy.
00:00:38I don't know how to talk to rich people.
00:00:41Be sexy.
00:00:42Darling, just act better than everyone else in the room.
00:00:46And being sexy is easy.
00:00:48Bite your lip, push up the girls.
00:00:51It works every time.
00:00:52Wait, what about girls?
00:00:54And don't forget, these rich men get bored easily.
00:00:58So challenge them, be bold, and put them on the spot.
00:01:02I don't think I can do this.
00:01:04The sooner you steal the code for Ellington's new AI tech, the sooner I pay you for your
00:01:08mother's surgery.
00:01:09It's your call.
00:01:24Are you going to stare at me all night or be a gentleman and get my seat, big boy?
00:01:44Of course.
00:01:46Sorry, I've been set up with many girls before, but none like you.
00:01:52You're so...
00:01:53Rich?
00:01:54Sexy?
00:01:55Frankly, yes.
00:01:58Sorry, what was your name?
00:02:02Valentina Kingsley.
00:02:04And you are?
00:02:05Blaine Ellington.
00:02:06CEO of Ellington.
00:02:09And this is a successful company?
00:02:11It's not ringing any bells.
00:02:14Waiter?
00:02:15Yes, Mr. Ellington.
00:02:17You still have the Chateau Petrus on the shelf, yes?
00:02:21Yes, of course.
00:02:22If so, we'll have two bottles.
00:02:25It's $60,000 per bottle, sir.
00:02:28You want two?
00:02:30Yes, please.
00:02:33Actually, I'm pretty thirsty.
00:02:36Better bring three.
00:02:38Yes, of course.
00:02:39Right away, sir.
00:02:45And what do you do, Valentina Kingsley?
00:02:48I invest.
00:02:50In what?
00:02:52In everything.
00:02:55What am I not doing?
00:02:58In everything.
00:03:01What am I not investing in?
00:03:04Businesses.
00:03:05Charities.
00:03:08I see.
00:03:09And you live in the city?
00:03:12The city.
00:03:14The hills.
00:03:16My yacht.
00:03:18My private island.
00:03:21I'm everywhere, darling.
00:03:23You're so impressive.
00:03:26So unlike the other girls I've seen.
00:03:29Doesn't surprise me.
00:03:31I'm one of a kind, darling.
00:03:37Um, you've got a little, uh...
00:03:51Kurt?
00:03:52Kurt? What's my manager doing here?
00:03:56Blaine.
00:03:58My business dinner just ended.
00:04:00The presentation for the China branch?
00:04:02Looking good.
00:04:03Amazing.
00:04:04You're the best, Kurt.
00:04:05Well, I just, uh, won't keep you two.
00:04:07Just wanted to say hi.
00:04:09Rose petals for a business dinner?
00:04:11Ended up being a blind date.
00:04:12Ah, classic.
00:04:14All right, well, you two have fun.
00:04:18I've got to be honest with you.
00:04:22You're so unlike any of the girls I've been with.
00:04:26Would you like to come to my place?
00:04:28I can take this chance to get closer to the A.I. code.
00:04:31Absolutely, darling.
00:04:39Whoa.
00:04:42Welcome to my home.
00:04:45Welcome to my home.
00:04:47After you.
00:05:03Oh, my.
00:05:15You like what you see?
00:05:18You're getting there, darling.
00:05:20Nothing like the Calvin Klein model I dated, but...
00:05:23Well, then.
00:05:25Shall we get started?
00:05:29Not so fast.
00:05:32Okay, a little foreplay?
00:05:34I did not think this through at all.
00:05:36How am I supposed to find the drive when he's trying to suck my face off?
00:05:44Looking for something?
00:05:46Oh, um...
00:05:49Ah.
00:05:51I should have known that was your style.
00:05:54Oh, yes, darling.
00:05:57Ugh, I can't believe people are actually into this.
00:06:00I'm not used to being the one tied up.
00:06:02It's usually the other way around.
00:06:08Valentina?
00:06:10Patience, darling.
00:06:12I'm building the suspense.
00:06:15Ah, I see.
00:06:17Where could it be?
00:06:19Right, and you say guys actually like this?
00:06:23Oh, yes, it's very popular with the manly men in France.
00:06:30How long does it take for something to actually happen?
00:06:37That's... that's new.
00:06:41The painting! Maybe there's a safe behind there.
00:06:44Oh, uh, sorry, this painting caught my eye.
00:06:48It looks exactly like the one in my mansion in Sweden.
00:06:54It's where I keep my safe.
00:06:56People actually still hide things behind paintings?
00:07:00I thought that was only in the movies.
00:07:02Oh, no, it's quite popular.
00:07:05Where do you hide your luxurious safe keepings?
00:07:10In a super, super, super secret hiding place.
00:07:14Ugh, come on.
00:07:17Now, why don't you come over here and get this thing started?
00:07:21Oh, uh, most unfortunate, I'm getting the utmost important business call,
00:07:27and I must take it.
00:07:29Right now? What? What about me?
00:07:32Valentina!
00:07:35Wait! Untie me!
00:07:43Ew. Really, Blaine?
00:07:46What?
00:07:48You and your models.
00:07:50Last night was not a model.
00:07:53I was actually impressed.
00:07:55Did I hear right? Blaine actually had a date he liked?
00:08:00It was fantastic.
00:08:02The other girls, they're so boring.
00:08:04But this one, she's a mystery I can't quite crack.
00:08:08I must see her again.
00:08:10Blaine, these dates aren't about you having sexy adventures.
00:08:14It's about you finding a wife you can settle down with and running the company.
00:08:21Grandfather, listen to him.
00:08:24He's not ready to be the face of Ellington.
00:08:26I am much more qualified.
00:08:29I'm done having this conversation with you, dear.
00:08:32No, no, no, no.
00:08:34Look, you do great work right where you are, right?
00:08:38You weren't meant to be some CEO.
00:08:41No, but Blaine, Blaine will learn in time.
00:08:44Whatever.
00:08:46Have fun with your little girlfriend, Blaine.
00:08:49I have actual work to attend to.
00:08:53Yeah, yeah, thanks.
00:09:01Hello?
00:09:02How's our plan going, darling?
00:09:05To perfection.
00:09:09Charity has Blaine wrapped around her finger.
00:09:11It won't be long until he flips up,
00:09:13and I can step in and take my throne as Ellington's CEO.
00:09:17Brilliant.
00:09:18It's all coming together perfectly.
00:09:21And the VR tech you're developing,
00:09:23it'll be ready in time when I trade the AI code, right?
00:09:25Oh, yes.
00:09:26It'll be ready.
00:09:27Soon we'll be queens of the tech world.
00:09:31Hmm.
00:09:48What's he doing here?
00:09:49Speaking of girls,
00:09:50I think I know who would be perfect as your new assistant.
00:09:54Sorry.
00:09:55I'm fine.
00:09:58Ariel.
00:09:59How does he know my name?
00:10:01You dropped your badge.
00:10:09There you go.
00:10:11Thanks.
00:10:18She's amazing.
00:10:22Are you playing hide and seek?
00:10:23Is that where you were laying?
00:10:24Can I hide next?
00:10:25No, I was dropping my mom off at the hospital.
00:10:28Oh, that was unexpectedly personal.
00:10:30Wait, oh my god, is she okay?
00:10:32Should I bring her a fruit basket?
00:10:33She's just getting some tests done.
00:10:35Oh, thank goodness.
00:10:37Hey, by the way, did you hear?
00:10:39Our new CEO is looking for a personal assistant.
00:10:42Are you gonna apply?
00:10:43I'm good where I am.
00:10:44Not all the girls are applying.
00:10:45Everyone wants to get close to our boss.
00:10:47You're the best employee in our department, Ariel.
00:10:49I think this position is yours.
00:11:00He's gorgeous.
00:11:02I wouldn't mind looking at that hunk of man all day.
00:11:06Attention, everyone.
00:11:08My name is Blaine, and I'm the new CEO.
00:11:12I will try my best to live up to my father,
00:11:15but I ask for patience as I adjust to the new role.
00:11:19And since he is adjusting to this new role,
00:11:22I've decided to assign him a new assistant.
00:11:25Not me, not me, not me.
00:11:27Blaine, meet your new assistant, Ariel.
00:11:35All right, everyone, back to work.
00:11:43You look exactly like...
00:11:47Oh, my God, my cover's blown.
00:11:53Kurt described.
00:11:55Clean, organized desk, confident composure.
00:12:00There'd be a pay raise, of course.
00:12:02This could get me closer to finding the code.
00:12:06When do I start?
00:12:08Perfect.
00:12:09First thing I need help with
00:12:11is this file.
00:12:12Oh, um, gotta take a phone call.
00:12:15Send it to me in an e-mail.
00:12:19Ariel, he wants to meet you again.
00:12:22Really?
00:12:24Also, I got you a second number.
00:12:26Just click the link to connect it,
00:12:28so from now on, you're the one he'll be calling.
00:12:31Great.
00:12:38New number, huh?
00:12:42Hello?
00:12:44Hello, Ariel? This is Dr. Westphal.
00:12:46We just got your mother's results.
00:12:52It's not what we hoped,
00:12:54so we need to move quickly
00:12:55if we want that experimental procedure to be a success.
00:12:58Okay, I understand.
00:13:00I'll come up with the money for it soon.
00:13:12Oh, perfect timing.
00:13:14I just finished dinner.
00:13:16Mom, you should be in bed.
00:13:18Honey, I'm fine.
00:13:20Besides, you've been working all day.
00:13:21You shouldn't have to cook for yourself.
00:13:23Mom, please.
00:13:24Honey, sit down.
00:13:36The doctor called.
00:13:38He says it's gotten worse.
00:13:39He says it's gotten worse.
00:13:40Hush, hush, hush.
00:13:42None of that talk, okay?
00:13:44Mom, eat before your food gets cold.
00:13:55I'll be right back.
00:14:03It's time for the second date, darling.
00:14:05Are you ready?
00:14:09Yeah.
00:14:12Mom, I have to leave for work.
00:14:14I'll make it to go.
00:14:32Oh, where am I?
00:14:35Valentina!
00:14:37Blaine!
00:14:39Darling, what is this dreadful place?
00:14:42Do you intend to have me killed?
00:14:44No, not at all.
00:14:46This place is special.
00:14:48Follow me.
00:15:00Hi, Laura.
00:15:02Hi, Laura.
00:15:04We're almost there. Come on.
00:15:21Wow.
00:15:24Wow.
00:15:31Would you look at that view?
00:15:35I bet you bring all your models up here.
00:15:37Just you, actually.
00:15:39I discovered this place after my father died.
00:15:43Your family joined?
00:15:45Yeah.
00:15:46And I've been thrown into the CEO position,
00:15:49and I'm a bit in over my head.
00:15:52So I never really get a chance to myself,
00:15:54except when I come here.
00:15:59I'm so sorry.
00:16:06My mom is sick.
00:16:11She needs experimental surgery.
00:16:17So I know how it feels to want to get away.
00:16:21Yeah.
00:16:24I'm used to getting everything,
00:16:26but this is one thing that money can't buy.
00:16:31I'm so sorry about your mom.
00:16:33Thanks.
00:16:36She's all I've got.
00:16:39I don't want to say goodbye to her.
00:16:42Hey, who's out here?
00:16:47What's happening?
00:16:49Technically, we're not supposed to be up here.
00:16:51What?
00:16:52Run.
00:17:01Hey!
00:17:05Hey!
00:17:08Hey!
00:17:11Still.
00:17:17What was that?
00:17:19That was fun.
00:17:20Did Calvin Klein take you on any dates that adventurous?
00:17:23No, I suppose not.
00:17:27I haven't felt this way in a really long time.
00:17:32I feel like I can be myself around you.
00:17:35I feel the same way.
00:17:38Will you be my girlfriend, Valentina?
00:17:40That's right. I'm supposed to be Valentina.
00:17:42I can't do this to him.
00:17:47But I need to pay for my mom's surgery.
00:17:52I'd love to.
00:17:57Well, well, well.
00:18:00Martina, what are you doing here?
00:18:03I heard you were actually acting like a big boy CEO.
00:18:07Had to see it for myself.
00:18:09Well, that blind date went so well the other night,
00:18:12it got me thinking maybe Grandfather was right.
00:18:15Is that so?
00:18:17Blaine's got himself a little girlfriend?
00:18:19That's right.
00:18:21Wow. What's she like?
00:18:23She's funny, mysterious, confident, hardworking, charitable.
00:18:29She's the whole package.
00:18:31Sounds like one that Dad actually would have approved of.
00:18:34I'd love to meet her.
00:18:37Oh, sorry, Mr. Ellington. Is this a bad time?
00:18:40No, not at all. My sister just came to visit.
00:18:43Martina, this is my new assistant, Ariel.
00:18:46Martina, nice to meet you.
00:18:48Likewise.
00:18:49Glad to see my brother has someone to make sure this launch goes smoothly.
00:18:53Don't you worry. I got this.
00:18:55Well, after you lost the keys to the Maserati,
00:18:57I'm not so sure that you won't lose this new AI tech that we need.
00:19:00I didn't lose the keys to the Maserati.
00:19:02And don't you worry, I've got the codes right here on this drive.
00:19:07And I'm keeping it safe.
00:19:22Glad to hear you're doing that. I have wasted enough time.
00:19:27Now you know exactly where it is.
00:19:30Get it?
00:19:39Alright, where's that drive?
00:19:47Are you kidding? There's nothing in here.
00:20:01They're coming in. Crap.
00:20:04How about we celebrate your China contract with a nice glass of whiskey?
00:20:07Oh, man.
00:20:08You don't have to twist my arm.
00:20:10You don't have to twist my arm.
00:20:12No, no, no.
00:20:19Oh, yeah.
00:20:24Sarah?
00:20:25Cheers.
00:20:26Don't you guys have that meeting with China right now?
00:20:31Right.
00:20:32Right. Right. After then.
00:20:34Yeah.
00:20:43Phew. That was close.
00:20:50Hey, girlfriend!
00:20:51Can I ask your advice on something?
00:20:53Sure. What's going on?
00:20:55So, I have this friend who is having boy problems.
00:20:58Aren't we all?
00:20:59So, she has a crush on her boss.
00:21:01And she doesn't know what to do about it because of the whole workplace relationship thing.
00:21:05How did she find out I like Blaine?
00:21:07Wait. I don't like Blaine.
00:21:09But he deserves to know, though, right?
00:21:11You're gonna tell him?
00:21:12I mean, I don't know.
00:21:13Because what if I tell Kurt I like him and he doesn't like me?
00:21:16And then it's so totally awkward and so he fires me because it's so totally awkward.
00:21:20Wait. You like Kurt?
00:21:23I gotta go. What?
00:21:25Ring, ring.
00:21:26Oh, I'm getting a call.
00:21:29Ring, ring.
00:21:35Ariel.
00:21:37Yes, Mr. Ellington?
00:21:38I need your personal help.
00:21:40Well, I am your personal assistant.
00:21:52I've never gotten a girl a gift.
00:21:54Wow, really?
00:21:55Um, I mean, yeah.
00:21:57First girlfriend, first gift.
00:21:59Checks out.
00:22:01So, I need your help to figure out which you think a woman would prefer.
00:22:17Oh my God, I'm gonna be wearing that?
00:22:20Sorry?
00:22:21Uh, your girlfriend's gonna be wearing that?
00:22:24Yeah.
00:22:26It's pretty nice, right?
00:22:27Well, I mean, it's option one.
00:22:30Do you think she'll like it?
00:22:32Um, well, what's your girlfriend like?
00:22:36What are her tastes?
00:22:39Um, sophisticated, generous, gorgeous.
00:22:44The whole world slows down whenever she walks into a room.
00:22:50I see.
00:22:51I see.
00:22:53So, keep that in mind.
00:22:55Option two.
00:23:01And that's even more revealing than the first one.
00:23:03Yeah.
00:23:04This is bacon Europe.
00:23:06Between you and me, I'm rooting for this guy.
00:23:08Mm-hmm.
00:23:10I see.
00:23:11Do you have anything more modest?
00:23:15Hm, modest?
00:23:17Yeah, that seems to be the style I've been seeing these days.
00:23:22With the rich folk, at least.
00:23:25You know, now that you say it, I think I do have something.
00:23:34Aha!
00:23:37What do you think?
00:23:40I think she'd really like that.
00:23:48Can I have a margarita?
00:23:51You can't be serious, darling.
00:23:54She'll have a French 75 with cognac.
00:23:56Flora, what are you doing here?
00:23:58Making sure you look the part.
00:24:00You want to make the money for your dear mother, don't you?
00:24:03Yes, more than anything.
00:24:05Then you need to keep your eyes on the prize.
00:24:08We need to get our hands on that code fast.
00:24:11Once I do, I can fund your mother's surgery, but until then, we're in this together.
00:24:17Yes?
00:24:19Yeah.
00:24:20Excellent.
00:24:22Now, what's your game plan?
00:24:24Make him even more vulnerable, and get him to tell me where the code is.
00:24:29And how do you suppose you'll do that?
00:24:31Um...
00:24:34Be nice?
00:24:38Your ignorance is both cute and annoying.
00:24:41No.
00:24:43A man like Blaine Ellington is going to become vulnerable from two things.
00:24:48Drinking with him, and going to bed with him.
00:24:53Right.
00:24:55I can do that.
00:24:57I hope so, because he's coming this way.
00:25:02Get the code soon, honey.
00:25:05For your mother.
00:25:07Okay.
00:25:09Oh!
00:25:12And darling, have fun.
00:25:19Valentina.
00:25:22How are you?
00:25:23Wonderful, love.
00:25:25I've been looking forward to this all day.
00:25:27Is that so?
00:25:28Indeed.
00:25:30I was so distracted.
00:25:32It affected my croquet score.
00:25:34Oh, no. Distracted over little old me.
00:25:37Yes.
00:25:38I simply must know everything about you.
00:25:41Well, what would you like to know?
00:25:44Everything.
00:25:45Well, I don't know about everything.
00:25:48It might take some time for me to open up.
00:25:50Well, maybe after a few drinks?
00:25:54Only if you can keep up.
00:25:56See, I don't really start talking until after a lot of drinking.
00:26:00Oh, no.
00:26:01Well, here goes nothing.
00:26:08Oh, man.
00:26:12Wait.
00:26:13That's really good.
00:26:24You know, my sister was implying today
00:26:27that I should tell someone where my new AI code is
00:26:30because I forget stuff.
00:26:34Are you forgetful?
00:26:36I mean, yeah.
00:26:39Can you actually believe I lost the keys to a Maserati?
00:26:42What? Really?
00:26:43Yeah.
00:26:45It cost me $10,000 just to get them rekeyed.
00:26:49Which is why I should probably tell someone
00:26:53in case I do forget.
00:26:56So maybe I should tell you
00:26:58because you're so awesome and trustworthy?
00:27:01Well, if you'd like, go ahead.
00:27:04I'll tell you.
00:27:05But first...
00:27:11I'm gonna hit the men's room.
00:27:17This is it.
00:27:18All I need to do is ask him where the code is
00:27:20and my mission is over.
00:27:22Nothing can stop me now.
00:27:24Ariel?
00:27:26Except my ex-boyfriend.
00:27:31I don't know what you're talking about, darling.
00:27:33I don't know this Ariel.
00:27:36No, no, no, no, no.
00:27:37You are definitely Ariel.
00:27:41But what are you doing in a place like this?
00:27:44You're poor.
00:27:46Fine. Please just leave, Max.
00:27:49It's Maximilian now.
00:27:50Because I'm Max and I make millions.
00:27:53Whatever.
00:27:54Please. I'm begging you.
00:27:56Look at you.
00:27:57You look so much better.
00:28:00You look...
00:28:01What's that word?
00:28:03Rich?
00:28:04Please.
00:28:05I don't know if you've been keeping up with my life lately,
00:28:07but I've become very rich.
00:28:10Yes.
00:28:11You've sent me 50 messages about it.
00:28:13I had to block your number.
00:28:14Oh. Yeah, that's right.
00:28:16Please. I'll do whatever you want, okay?
00:28:18I just...
00:28:20How about a kiss for old time's sake?
00:28:24You know, Ariel,
00:28:25sometimes I reminisce on our poor days together.
00:28:28This isn't happening.
00:28:29Do you not remember
00:28:30when we'd go and get taco Tuesday
00:28:32at that Mexican restaurant
00:28:34and eat unlimited discount tacos?
00:28:38How embarrassing.
00:28:40Don't you have a girlfriend?
00:28:41Yes, he does.
00:28:42A situation shipped the best.
00:28:45Let go, Max.
00:28:46Nobody walks away from Maximilian Fletcher.
00:28:49Get off her!
00:28:54Blaine Ellington?
00:28:56Max Fletcher.
00:28:57Maximilian?
00:28:58Maximilian?
00:29:00What are you doing with that peasant?
00:29:02That's my girlfriend you're talking about.
00:29:04Blaine Ellington.
00:29:06Getting my sloppy seconds.
00:29:22This isn't over.
00:29:26Come on, Regina.
00:29:29Just stay away from my man, skank.
00:29:33He's actually trying to.
00:29:37Are you okay?
00:29:38Yeah, I think so.
00:29:40We gotta get out of here.
00:29:42This isn't good.
00:29:51Care to explain this?
00:29:53I assume the article does a good job.
00:29:56Getting into a physical altercation in a bar?
00:30:02What are you, a child?
00:30:03I'm not a child, but he started it.
00:30:06Well, I don't care who started it.
00:30:08Ellington is a company based in family values.
00:30:13I was out with my girlfriend
00:30:15trying to uphold those family values.
00:30:17No, no, no, don't, don't, don't, don't.
00:30:18Don't play the girlfriend card, okay?
00:30:20The onus is you on this, pal.
00:30:22Maybe, maybe, maybe your sister was right.
00:30:25Maybe you're too much of a risk,
00:30:27even though you say you've settled down.
00:30:29Either way, I just hope all this boils over
00:30:33next time we talk.
00:30:35What would your father think?
00:30:53Hmm.
00:30:57Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
00:31:00What is that?
00:31:02Some family motto I'm not aware of?
00:31:04It's Shakespeare, you idiot.
00:31:06What are you doing here?
00:31:08You don't want any of this.
00:31:10You don't know what I want.
00:31:12Uh, booze and bimbos?
00:31:15Or does page one of the paper say something different?
00:31:18She's not a bimbo.
00:31:21Then don't treat her like one.
00:31:23Treat her like Dad treated Mom.
00:31:29How do you mean?
00:31:31Bring her completely into your life.
00:31:34Let her know everything about you.
00:31:37I'm trying to.
00:31:39Just last night, we were sharing everything with each other.
00:31:41Okay, share more.
00:31:43Behind most men's success is a strong woman.
00:31:46I will.
00:31:48I'm gonna get close to this woman.
00:31:50You'll see.
00:31:52And you will be like two lovely berries
00:31:55molded onto one stem.
00:31:57Shakespeare.
00:31:59Yeah?
00:32:01Ow.
00:32:12Martina, how are you?
00:32:14How am I?
00:32:16Yeah, how are you?
00:32:18I am annoyed.
00:32:20Time is running out, understand?
00:32:22We chose you because we thought you could get the job done.
00:32:25But now I'm not so sure.
00:32:28Wait.
00:32:30Oh my God, do you have feelings for him?
00:32:33What? No.
00:32:35I hope not.
00:32:36Because you have four days to get that code.
00:32:38Or you can say bye to Mommy.
00:32:41Other than that...
00:32:43I am fine.
00:32:45Thanks for asking.
00:32:57Happy hump day, bestie!
00:32:59It's Tuesday, Hannah.
00:33:01Oh, right.
00:33:03Hey, how's your guy trouble coming?
00:33:04Better.
00:33:06And worse.
00:33:08That sounds super complicated.
00:33:10You have no idea.
00:33:12Hey, are you...
00:33:13Can you come in here?
00:33:14I'll be right there.
00:33:15Good thing you've got work to distract you.
00:33:17Good thing.
00:33:25You have the file for the new China branch?
00:33:28Yeah.
00:33:36Long night?
00:33:40You know what?
00:33:42Let's forget about the file.
00:33:53Let's just close our eyes for ten minutes.
00:34:06That's an order.
00:34:08Okay.
00:34:13This is nice.
00:34:15Yeah.
00:34:17This should be, like, an everyday thing.
00:34:21Mm-hmm.
00:34:25Good morning!
00:34:26Another beautiful day in Ellington.
00:34:28Let's get it!
00:34:29Woo!
00:34:30Oh, Hannah!
00:34:35Well, I guess that's over.
00:34:39I guess that's over.
00:34:43Well, everything should be there.
00:34:48I can't even concentrate on work right now.
00:34:51Oh? Why?
00:34:53Well, I don't know if you heard, but...
00:34:58Oh, my.
00:34:59That's, uh, quite a scene.
00:35:01Well, I'm glad you weren't there.
00:35:04I can imagine.
00:35:06Yeah, I just...
00:35:07I hope my girlfriend doesn't think that that's my kind of lifestyle.
00:35:13You should just talk to her.
00:35:15And be honest.
00:35:16Yeah.
00:35:17I'm gonna call her.
00:35:19What?
00:35:22Yeah, can you be in the room when I do it?
00:35:25Uh, you want me in the room?
00:35:27Yeah.
00:35:28Maybe you could, you know, listen to her voice and read her.
00:35:32Tell me if she sounds upset.
00:35:34Um...
00:35:35Yeah?
00:35:36I don't know if I feel comfortable.
00:35:38Oh, God, she makes me so nervous.
00:35:40I'm sure you make her nervous, too.
00:35:43Shit, shit, shit!
00:35:44Uh-oh!
00:35:47Uh-oh!
00:35:49Think, Ariel, think!
00:35:50Uh, I'm gonna be sick.
00:35:52Uh, bathroom!
00:36:00Hello, darling.
00:36:01Hey, Valentina.
00:36:05How are you?
00:36:06Thriving, my dear.
00:36:08How are you feeling?
00:36:10A little banged up, but I've been worse.
00:36:13You should have been with me in my partying days in Ibiza.
00:36:16I was an absolute heathen.
00:36:24Well, I'm glad to hear you're feeling all right.
00:36:27Uh, I was worried.
00:36:31No need, darling.
00:36:33I'm actually at the spa right now.
00:36:36I wanted to know if I'd get to see you again.
00:36:41You will.
00:36:42Very soon.
00:36:50Sorry.
00:36:52Can I help you?
00:36:53I couldn't hear you.
00:36:55It kind of sounded like...
00:36:56Sorry, Eduardo is calling me for my hot stone massage.
00:37:02Must be going.
00:37:03Okay, uh, sure.
00:37:05See you.
00:37:06Ta-ta!
00:37:13Community theater.
00:37:16Character.
00:37:17I'm rehearsing.
00:37:20Murder mystery.
00:37:23I'll, uh, send you the dates.
00:37:25I'm not in the theater.
00:37:29That's fair.
00:37:33There she is.
00:37:45Mom, I'm home!
00:37:46Hi, honey, how was your day?
00:37:51It was... not boring.
00:37:54How was yours?
00:37:56It was wonderful.
00:37:58I did laundry, watched some soaps.
00:38:02Mom, what are you cooking?
00:38:03I told you I was gonna cook tonight.
00:38:05Well, you weren't home yet, and I wanted to go ahead and get started so your co-worker could have some, too.
00:38:10My co-worker?
00:38:13Hello, darling.
00:38:21Flora!
00:38:22What are you doing here?
00:38:25I was going to call you about a few work questions, but I was, uh, in the neighborhood.
00:38:31And thought I'd drop in.
00:38:33Flora mentioned that you got a job promotion.
00:38:36You didn't say anything about a job promotion.
00:38:39I guess it slipped my mind.
00:38:42Well, you two don't mind me.
00:38:44Go ahead and have your work talk, then I'll be ready soon.
00:38:58What are you doing here?
00:39:00Checking in to see what progress was made last night.
00:39:03I, um... I got close to finding out where he hid the drive, but I...
00:39:08But close doesn't pay the bills, does it?
00:39:11I'll get you the drive soon, I promise.
00:39:13Well, it sounds like the clock is ticking fast.
00:39:17You're not getting attached.
00:39:20What? No. Of course not.
00:39:22Good. I was worried you were developing feelings for the man.
00:39:28Dinner's ready.
00:39:31Deeply sorry, darling. Urgent business. Must be taking off.
00:39:34Oh, um, okay, well...
00:39:36It was nice meeting you.
00:39:38You too, darling.
00:39:44Tick tock.
00:39:46Hehehehe.
00:39:57All right, I need ways to fix my image after that bar scandal.
00:40:01Any ideas?
00:40:04Inner rehab.
00:40:06Too tacky.
00:40:08Go volunteer in a third world country?
00:40:11Too obvious.
00:40:12Record an apology video for social media and post it there.
00:40:16Too cringe.
00:40:21Adopt an orphan.
00:40:22Now that is something.
00:40:24Ariel, how good are you at raising kids?
00:40:26Um, let's think of other options.
00:40:31What about a charity ball?
00:40:33Yes! That's it! That's the one!
00:40:36I like that. I like it a lot.
00:40:38Isn't she good?
00:40:40Phenomenal.
00:40:41Well, really, we wouldn't be here had I not appointed her as your assistant,
00:40:44so, really, this kind of all comes back to...
00:40:47Got it. Wait. What charity would it be for?
00:40:51How about unknown disorders and illnesses?
00:40:54I'd love that. Let's get it rolling.
00:40:57I'll start right away.
00:40:58Ariel, you've become an integral part of our company,
00:41:03and I want to have you seated at our VIP table.
00:41:06Oh my gosh, thank you. I'm honored.
00:41:08Me, my family, Kurt, my girlfriend Valentina, and you.
00:41:13Good job, Ariel.
00:41:20Let's see how it looks. Come out.
00:41:26It fits perfectly, darling.
00:41:30Wow. Stunning.
00:41:33Next, I'll have to get your dress.
00:41:36A dress?
00:41:38What's the occasion?
00:41:40Well, I'm hosting this charity ball, and I would love for you to be my date.
00:41:46I love a good ball.
00:41:49But I must check my schedule, darling.
00:41:52Is this for that computer thingy you were talking about the other day?
00:41:56My new AI tech.
00:41:58It's going to revolutionize the world.
00:42:00It's going to revolutionize the world.
00:42:03Ah, yes.
00:42:05We got interrupted. You were going to tell me something important.
00:42:10What were you going to say?
00:42:12It's not really that necessary.
00:42:16You don't trust me?
00:42:18I do. This is my first major launch as Ellington CEO, and I just want it to go well.
00:42:26But I thought I was special.
00:42:29You are. I just...
00:42:31Well, you know, if you don't trust me...
00:42:34Wait.
00:42:40So you do trust me?
00:42:42Mm-hmm.
00:42:52So Blaine's going to tell me the super special secret?
00:42:57Mm-hmm.
00:43:00Where is it?
00:43:01It's here. In the mansion.
00:43:07It's here?
00:43:14Mm-hmm.
00:43:22Where in the mansion?
00:43:25It's...
00:43:28Oh.
00:43:31Yeah.
00:43:34Now?
00:43:38Okay. I'll be there.
00:43:46Where are you going, darling?
00:43:48They need me to be on this call with China, so I have to leave.
00:43:53You have to leave right now, darling?
00:43:55Yeah. Now.
00:43:58I'm sorry.
00:44:00Pick this back up again soon, huh?
00:44:03Yeah.
00:44:06Martina was right about you.
00:44:09I should start sharing more with you.
00:44:25Okay.
00:44:41Did you get it?
00:44:43The code is in Blaine's mansion.
00:44:46Excellent, darling. Excellent.
00:44:55Okay.
00:45:13Max? What are you doing here?
00:45:15What the hell are you doing here, Ariel?
00:45:17Or should I say...
00:45:19Valentina Kingsley?
00:45:21You wouldn't understand.
00:45:22Oh, I understand.
00:45:24You're acting like somebody else to take advantage of your rich boss, hmm?
00:45:29No, I'm not. I...
00:45:31You know, I have the responsibility to tell your little hotshot boyfriend who you really are.
00:45:37It's only the right thing to do.
00:45:40Please don't. You don't know what I'm doing.
00:45:42Oh, you'll lose your job?
00:45:44Your reputation?
00:45:46Oh, once word gets out, nobody will want you?
00:45:50What do you want, Max?
00:45:52I want... a little... an arrangement.
00:45:56I'd rather not.
00:45:58Ariel, you really do not want to make me angry.
00:46:02Did you just come here to hurt me?
00:46:05Oh, sweetheart, I don't want to hurt you.
00:46:08I want to destroy you.
00:46:11You have 24 hours to end this charade on your own.
00:46:17If by tomorrow, I see little Valentina Kingsley running around town...
00:46:23I'll do it for you.
00:46:39You seem extra happy today.
00:46:42I feel like Valentina and I, we got on a whole other level last night.
00:46:47Wow, that's awesome, man. I'm so happy for you.
00:46:50Hi, Mr. Linkton. Hi, Kurt.
00:46:53Hi, Anna.
00:46:55Yeah, I feel like she's the one, Kurt.
00:46:58Kurt?
00:47:00Sorry, what were we talking about?
00:47:05Hi, Ariel. Are you alright?
00:47:09Yeah, I'm alright.
00:47:11I actually had an idea about the charity ball.
00:47:15Well, we keep reaching out to all of these extravagant venues for their availability.
00:47:20I was thinking we could host it ourselves.
00:47:23Where?
00:47:25I was thinking your house.
00:47:32I don't really like having people over at my house.
00:47:36Well, if we host it ourselves, it seems like a more intimate event.
00:47:41And then we could have it as soon as this weekend.
00:47:45That makes sense.
00:47:47Okay, let's do it.
00:47:50Great. I'll send out the invitations.
00:47:55She really knows this company inside and out.
00:47:58What do you know about Ariel?
00:48:01What do you want to know?
00:48:12Here you go, Mom.
00:48:14I'm sorry I couldn't stay awake for the movie. I'm just so sleepy.
00:48:19That's okay. We can watch it next weekend.
00:48:22Sweetie, you should be going out with your friends on a Saturday night.
00:48:26Mom, you are my friend.
00:48:29People your age, who you can be out dancing with, flirting with boys.
00:48:35I actually kind of have met this one boy.
00:48:38What?
00:48:40What's he like?
00:48:42It's complicated.
00:48:44Honey, you just need to follow your heart.
00:48:47Yeah, he's kind of sweet.
00:48:57Sweetie, I'm fine. I just need some rest.
00:49:01Sweetie, I'm fine. I just need some rest.
00:49:24And then after your speech, we're going to dance the night away.
00:49:27I'm dreading giving this speech.
00:49:30I guess I'll just picture everyone wearing their underwear and I'll be fine, right?
00:49:34I always thought that was a little pervy, but...
00:49:38I promise, you're going to be amazing.
00:49:42Thank you so much for helping with this charity ball idea. It was genius.
00:49:48I need to make it up to you at some point.
00:49:51I was just doing my job, Mr. Ellington.
00:49:58Well, I should get going.
00:50:00Wait, um, I should probably call Valentina, right? Make sure the dress fits.
00:50:07I'm sure she'd appreciate that.
00:50:10Alright, goodnight.
00:50:24Hello, darling.
00:50:25I just wanted to make sure the dress fit.
00:50:28It's perfect.
00:50:30I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
00:50:33I can't wait either, darling.
00:50:35Goodnight.
00:50:56Ariel, this place looks amazing.
00:51:00Thanks, Kurt. You're looking sharp.
00:51:03Oh, yeah, well, got a dress to impress, you know?
00:51:07Are you trying to impress anyone?
00:51:09Nah.
00:51:11Listen, Random, does Hannah have a boyfriend?
00:51:16I don't think so.
00:51:19Do you like her?
00:51:20No, no, no, no.
00:51:23No, I'm just trying to make friendly conversation.
00:51:27Yeah.
00:51:29We need more balloons in the dining room.
00:51:33Oh, you're still here.
00:51:36Yeah, uh, listen.
00:51:39If someone were to ask Hannah to dance,
00:51:44what do you think the chances are that she would say yes?
00:51:47Probably good.
00:51:49Are you going to ask her to dance?
00:51:52No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:51:54No, I'm just a fan of wild, hypothetical scenarios.
00:52:00That one just sprung to mind.
00:52:02Mm-hmm. Okay.
00:52:05Yep.
00:52:07Um, well, I'm gonna go
00:52:12help Blaine practice his dance.
00:52:15Help Blaine practice his speech.
00:52:18So I'm going to do that right now.
00:52:21I will see you later.
00:52:23All right, see ya.
00:52:25And you must be Ariel.
00:52:30Yes, hi.
00:52:33Hmm.
00:52:35You know, my grandson has spoken very fondly of you.
00:52:38He has?
00:52:40Oh, yes, yes. In fact, he says that, well, this whole thing
00:52:43was your idea.
00:52:46I suppose so.
00:52:48Wonderful.
00:52:50Kind of reminds me of something Blaine's father would have done
00:52:53if he were in Blaine's situation.
00:52:56Wow, that's such an honor.
00:52:58I heard he was a great man.
00:53:00He was a great man.
00:53:02Martina.
00:53:04Have you had the pleasure of meeting Blaine's assistant, Ariel?
00:53:08Yes, briefly.
00:53:09She's really helped Blaine become quite an impressive CEO.
00:53:12Yes, yes, she has.
00:53:14In fact, I can see her playing a bigger role at Ellington
00:53:19if she keeps it up.
00:53:21Why wait? She could be a part of something huge tonight.
00:53:24Really?
00:53:26I think so. Don't you, Ariel?
00:53:28Uh, mm-hmm.
00:53:30Amazing.
00:53:32Well, I can't wait.
00:53:35Me either.
00:54:06Ariel.
00:54:08Blaine.
00:54:10There you are. I've been looking everywhere for you.
00:54:12Here I am.
00:54:14Have you seen Valentina?
00:54:16No, I don't think so.
00:54:18About your height, flowy hair, no glasses?
00:54:22Um, no. No, I don't think so.
00:54:25No, I don't think so.
00:54:27No, I don't think so.
00:54:29No, I don't think so.
00:54:31No, I don't think so.
00:54:32Um, no. No, I don't think so.
00:54:35In fact...
00:54:37What?
00:54:39Nothing. It's ridiculous.
00:54:41I better say hi to those guests,
00:54:43but if you could find her for me, that would be great.
00:54:46I'll get right on that.
00:54:48Thank you. Bye.
00:54:57Just go out there and hype Blaine up
00:55:00so he can deliver his speech.
00:55:02Then we're back to finding the drive.
00:55:04Okay.
00:55:06You can do this.
00:55:09Oh, hi, Ariel.
00:55:13Uh, you must be mistaken, love.
00:55:16I don't know this Ariel you speak of.
00:55:19Yeah, okay. Ariel.
00:55:23No, seriously.
00:55:25My name is Valentina Kingsley and I'm a very wealthy socialite.
00:55:29Oh, I get it.
00:55:30It's like one of those improv games or something.
00:55:33No, no, no. No game.
00:55:35My name is...
00:55:37Who else should I be?
00:55:39Just be yourself.
00:55:41I'm the Queen of England.
00:55:45You can really tell it's me?
00:55:47Well, yeah, but...
00:55:49I mean, I can be very observant.
00:55:51Really?
00:55:53Okay, well, Hannah,
00:55:55it's very important that this stays between us.
00:55:58Okay. Can I ask why?
00:56:00Uh, well, it's really complicated.
00:56:03Um, but you have to promise me
00:56:06you won't tell anybody about this.
00:56:08Can we make it a pinky promise?
00:56:10Yeah, sure.
00:56:12Aww.
00:56:14Well, good luck with whatever this is.
00:56:19Yeah, thanks.
00:56:21I'm gonna need it.
00:56:31Oh, there you are, darling.
00:56:33Valentina.
00:56:35I'm so glad to see you.
00:56:37Look at this place.
00:56:39I haven't seen a ball as elegant as this
00:56:41since the King of Spain's birthday.
00:56:43I'm glad it lives up to your approval.
00:56:45Of course.
00:56:47You're doing a speech, I see.
00:56:49Oh, I'm not much of a speech giver.
00:56:51I don't know.
00:56:53I don't know.
00:56:55I don't know.
00:56:57I don't know.
00:56:58Well, I'm not much of a speech giver.
00:57:01They're gonna eat you up, darling.
00:57:04You make me feel so confident.
00:57:06I need to be looking at you
00:57:08when I give my speech.
00:57:15Of course.
00:57:17Okay, perfect.
00:57:19Well, I saw a fellow philanthropist outside.
00:57:22I must go speak with her.
00:57:24Valentina, I was thinking
00:57:25maybe tonight I could show you the AI code.
00:57:31Yes.
00:57:33I would love to see what you've been working on.
00:57:35Great.
00:57:37Where would this be taking place?
00:57:39In the study or...
00:57:41Upstairs, hidden in a very high-tech safe.
00:57:44Ah, I see.
00:57:47You actually inspired my security team
00:57:50to create a new hiding space for it.
00:57:52What the heck did I say?
00:57:54I'll give you a hint.
00:57:56If you were to look for it,
00:57:58you'd be staring at the most beautiful thing in the world.
00:58:02I'll let you get back to socializing.
00:58:06Good luck, darling.
00:58:22Excuse me.
00:58:24What are you doing in here?
00:58:31Excuse me.
00:58:33What are you doing in here?
00:58:35Um...
00:58:37And who are you?
00:58:39Oh, um...
00:58:41Uh...
00:58:43Um, I... I, um...
00:58:45I'm...
00:58:47I'm...
00:58:49I'm...
00:58:50I... I, um...
00:58:52You look lost.
00:58:55I am, darling.
00:58:57I am lost.
00:58:59I've been to a lot of mansions,
00:59:01but this one is big.
00:59:03Grandfather.
00:59:05This is Valentina Kingsley,
00:59:07Blaine's new girlfriend.
00:59:10Oh, yes, yes.
00:59:12From the front page of the Times.
00:59:14Yes, I've heard a lot about you.
00:59:16I hope it was all good things.
00:59:18Well,
00:59:20he hasn't smiled quite as much as he does now
00:59:22since his father passed.
00:59:25And I trust that Blaine is, uh,
00:59:27treating you
00:59:29respectfully, like a lady.
00:59:31He is.
00:59:33Well, it was a good thing that we were up here to find you.
00:59:36If it had been during Blaine's speech,
00:59:38no one would know you're here.
00:59:41Right.
00:59:43Good thing.
00:59:45Shall we return to the party?
00:59:47Yes, we shall.
00:59:48Very nice meeting you, Miss Kingsley.
00:59:51You too, sir.
01:00:13You seem quiet.
01:00:15Is everything all right?
01:00:16Everything's fine, darling.
01:00:18Hey, Valentina.
01:00:20I have a girl question
01:00:22for you.
01:00:26Oh, my God, for the love of God.
01:00:28You clearly have a crush on Hannah.
01:00:30Just ask her to dance.
01:00:32You just met me, you can already tell?
01:00:34Yes.
01:00:36You read me like a book.
01:00:38I see what Blaine sees in you.
01:00:40You're really inquisitive.
01:00:42In fact,
01:00:44I'll go butter her up for you.
01:00:46That would be great.
01:00:48Dude.
01:00:53Hannah, I need a favor.
01:00:55Anything.
01:00:57When Blaine is giving his speech,
01:00:59I'm going to step away.
01:01:01If anyone asks, I'm not feeling well.
01:01:03And Ariel is going to help Valentina
01:01:05get some medicine.
01:01:07Got it.
01:01:09Oh, and Crate's going to ask you to dance.
01:01:12Really?
01:01:14Sorry.
01:01:16Tonight.
01:01:18Oh, right, it's a ball.
01:01:38It's time, brother.
01:01:40You ready?
01:01:42As ready as I'll ever be.
01:01:46Thank you for coming tonight.
01:01:49It means a lot.
01:01:51Of course.
01:01:53You're going to be amazing.
01:02:00Ladies and gentlemen,
01:02:02I want to thank you all so much
01:02:04for coming out here tonight.
01:02:06It is my great honor and privilege
01:02:08to introduce my good friend,
01:02:10your CEO of Ellington Incorporated,
01:02:13Mr. Blaine Ellington.
01:02:20Good evening, everyone.
01:02:22I want to, before we get started,
01:02:24thank two people who,
01:02:26without their help,
01:02:28none of this would have happened tonight.
01:02:30My assistant, Ariel,
01:02:32and my girlfriend, Valentina.
01:02:37Not sure where they are right now,
01:02:39but I want to thank them
01:02:41for having my back.
01:02:47Hi, Anna.
01:02:49Oh, hi.
01:02:51You haven't seen Valentina around, have you?
01:02:54I wanted to try to find her
01:02:56so she can watch Blaine's speech.
01:02:58Valentina is sick,
01:03:00and Ariel was helping her get medicine.
01:03:03Oh, okay.
01:03:06You look really pretty, by the way.
01:03:10Thanks.
01:03:12You look really pretty, too.
01:03:16You're welcome.
01:03:36All right, time to find this code.
01:03:46Okay.
01:03:56Blaine mentioned something I said?
01:03:59What the heck did I say?
01:04:03The paintings.
01:04:17So, tonight, I'm pledging $10 million
01:04:22to help research cures
01:04:24for illnesses and disorders unknown.
01:04:27Thank you all for coming.
01:04:29I hope to see you on the dance floor.
01:04:47I'm sorry, Mom.
01:04:49I failed you.
01:05:17I'm sorry.
01:05:26I'll give you a hint.
01:05:28If you were to look for it,
01:05:30you'd be staring at the most beautiful thing in the world.
01:05:35He wasn't talking about the painting.
01:05:40He was talking about me.
01:05:46I'm sorry.
01:06:16Okay.
01:06:31Okay.
01:06:36Think, Ariel.
01:06:47What could the numbers be?
01:06:50It couldn't be our first date, could it?
01:07:17I've got the code.
01:07:19Excellent, darling.
01:07:21I'll give it to you after the ball.
01:07:23Or you could give it to me now.
01:07:27Flora?
01:07:32What are you doing here?
01:07:34I have a way of being places I'm not supposed to be.
01:07:37Just like you, apparently.
01:07:41The code, darling.
01:07:43The code, darling.
01:07:49The future
01:07:51in the palm of my hand.
01:07:55I was beginning to think you didn't have it in you.
01:07:58Blaine's a good man.
01:08:01I feel awful.
01:08:03He's rich, darling. He'll get over it.
01:08:05My mom?
01:08:07And her surgery?
01:08:09I've been accused of many things.
01:08:11But I always keep my word.
01:08:14Now, go and celebrate.
01:08:16You deserve it, darling.
01:08:41Valencina.
01:08:42Hi, darling.
01:08:43There you are.
01:08:45How are you feeling?
01:08:47Stronger than the rains in the Amazon, darling.
01:08:50Excellent.
01:08:51Care to dance?
01:08:53Certainly.
01:08:56Well, well.
01:08:58Well, well.
01:09:01Look at the happy couple.
01:09:11How did you get in?
01:09:12Oh, I have my ways.
01:09:14We lied about our names on the guest list.
01:09:17Anyway.
01:09:20I just came here to congratulate you
01:09:23on your little events.
01:09:25You need to leave.
01:09:27Actually, I don't think I do.
01:09:29Because I don't think you know who your little girlfriend is.
01:09:32She's Valentina Kingsley.
01:09:34No, no, no.
01:09:36There is no Valentina Kingsley.
01:09:38What?
01:09:40If only your little assistant
01:09:42had assisted you
01:09:44in researching her.
01:09:45You know, it's funny.
01:09:47I haven't actually seen her
01:09:49all night.
01:09:51Blaine, don't listen to him.
01:09:52What is he talking about?
01:09:55Yeah, she may have fooled everyone in here.
01:09:59But an ex-boyfriend
01:10:01never forgets a butt.
01:10:09What?
01:10:15Ariel?
01:10:29This whole time you've been Valentina?
01:10:32That's right.
01:10:33This whole time
01:10:35you pretended to care about me.
01:10:36But you're just a liar.
01:10:39And worse.
01:10:41She's poor.
01:10:43Why?
01:10:44Yes, Ariel.
01:10:46But why?
01:10:48I'm so sorry.
01:10:50Ariel. Ariel, wait.
01:10:53How embarrassing.
01:10:57You know,
01:10:58I looked into you.
01:11:00You're in so much debt
01:11:01that it's surprising
01:11:02that you can even rent
01:11:04the Lambo that you drove here.
01:11:05How preposterous.
01:11:07If anybody looks into that
01:11:08it will be a complete waste of time.
01:11:11Ew.
01:11:12You're poor?
01:11:15Regina!
01:11:21You're my hero.
01:11:23Thanks.
01:11:24Sometimes I gotta just
01:11:25gotta tell her.
01:11:26You know.
01:11:30Ariel!
01:11:35What are you smiling about?
01:11:37I mean, come on.
01:11:39This proves it, right?
01:11:41He's a joke.
01:11:43No, he is your brother, Martina.
01:11:46He's a liability, Richard.
01:11:48And you are giving him the company
01:11:49with the luxury of not having to deal
01:11:51with this shit show
01:11:52because you won't be alive much longer.
01:11:54Oh, well, don't bet on that.
01:11:56You know, you got a lot of nerve
01:11:58talking to me like this, kid.
01:12:01I'm sorry.
01:12:02You got a lot of nerve
01:12:03talking to me like this, kid.
01:12:06You got a lot of nerve
01:12:07letting this ship go down
01:12:08when the lifeboat is right in front of you.
01:12:11I should be running this company!
01:12:14Or is this what success looks like to you?
01:12:21Look, I'm not poor.
01:12:22I don't want to hear it.
01:12:23What is that?
01:12:24I do not want to hear it.
01:12:26You lied to me.
01:12:27Not only did you lie to me
01:12:28but you embarrassed me.
01:12:29No one did.
01:12:30That is fair.
01:12:33Oh!
01:12:36Regina!
01:13:00That was a disaster.
01:13:03I just don't understand.
01:13:07Why would she go through all of that?
01:13:10I don't know.
01:13:11But these scandals are exhausting.
01:13:15Yeah.
01:13:17I don't think I'll be dating anytime soon.
01:13:22Right.
01:13:25I got a lot to think about.
01:13:28What do you mean?
01:13:30I mean
01:13:31we may have to take the company
01:13:32in a complete different direction
01:13:33if we're going to gain back the public's trust.
01:13:37You can't be serious.
01:13:39No?
01:13:43Something better happen sooner.
01:13:46I guess much worse.
01:13:49Did she want anything from you?
01:13:52I don't know, Martina.
01:13:53Nothing valuable?
01:13:55Martina, I said I don't...
01:14:01I don't know.
01:14:20No!
01:14:21No!
01:14:29Ariel?
01:14:30Baby?
01:14:32Oh.
01:14:33You look like you had a rough night.
01:14:36It was a disaster, really?
01:14:39I feel awful.
01:14:40Oh.
01:14:42I'm so sorry to hear that, baby.
01:14:44Thanks, Mom.
01:14:46Well,
01:14:47I have something to tell you.
01:14:49Dr. Westfall called.
01:14:51Are you okay? What's going on?
01:14:54He
01:14:55said
01:14:56that an anonymous donor
01:14:57sent in the funds for me to have my operation.
01:15:00What?
01:15:01I'm scheduled for surgery on Tuesday.
01:15:03My God.
01:15:05Oh!
01:15:08Mom, I'm so happy.
01:15:11I think this calls for my famous chocolate cake, huh?
01:15:14I agree.
01:15:19Oh.
01:15:50It's time to celebrate.
01:15:55To the future, darling.
01:16:03Drink.
01:16:04You've worked much too hard not to revel in your victory.
01:16:10There it is.
01:16:12Doesn't our little prize look nice?
01:16:15People walk in and out of my office
01:16:18having no idea what's in the room with them.
01:16:21Of course, I won't be able to enjoy it too much longer
01:16:24since my programmer is going to pick it up tonight.
01:16:27I guess I just feel bad.
01:16:30To get what you want in life,
01:16:32sometimes you have to do bold things.
01:16:34Break the rules a little.
01:16:38I guess.
01:16:40Ask any CEO and they'll agree,
01:16:43including your little boy toy.
01:16:45Blaine would never do anything like that.
01:16:48Well, anyway, speaking of money,
01:16:51let's get that surgery paid for, shall we?
01:16:54What?
01:16:55All I need is your wiring info and I can send it on over.
01:16:59I trust that the original estimate hasn't changed?
01:17:04I'm sorry, you haven't paid for the surgery yet?
01:17:08No, that's why we're here, isn't it?
01:17:11Darlene?
01:17:38It's alright.
01:17:40Alright.
01:17:41One more drink and we'll start packing up my things.
01:17:46Deal. One more.
01:17:52Anna.
01:17:53Hi, Mr. Arlington. May I come in?
01:17:55Sure, come on in.
01:17:57Hi, cutie.
01:18:01Care for a drink?
01:18:02Oh, no. I stopped drinking on the job ages ago.
01:18:05Wait, what was that?
01:18:06Mr. Arlington, I have a delivery for you.
01:18:09From who?
01:18:10Ariel.
01:18:16From who?
01:18:17Ariel.
01:18:19I don't want it. Take it back.
01:18:21She said you might say that,
01:18:23but she said that it was very, very important.
01:18:26How important?
01:18:28I don't know, but she did say that it was something so important
01:18:32that she only trusted me to deliver it,
01:18:34so it must be a big deal.
01:18:50Oh, my God. Oh, my God!
01:18:53Ew! What's happening?
01:18:55What's going on? What does this mean?
01:19:05Oh!
01:19:15Oh, Flora.
01:19:16Yes, darling?
01:19:17Your appointment had to leave early.
01:19:19I asked if they wanted a schedule, but they said no.
01:19:22I didn't have any appointments scheduled for today.
01:19:25What was the name?
01:19:28Valentina Kingsley.
01:19:34No!
01:19:50You're rich. You'll get over it.
01:19:53Darling.
01:20:05Oh, what's going on? What does this mean?
01:20:13Thank you for everything.
01:20:20Hannah, did you want to help me with that thing?
01:20:23Yes, yes. Let's do that.
01:20:26Can you please get the hell out of my seat?
01:20:33Lane, there's no easy way for me to say this,
01:20:39but it's time.
01:20:56But it's time.
01:21:02To celebrate!
01:21:09You are going to regret this. I promise you that.
01:21:16Jeez, what did you do?
01:21:18I don't know, girl.
01:21:20But the way she wears that dress,
01:21:22she can step on me any day.
01:21:26See? I knew you could do it. I knew it!
01:21:30You know, your dad would be so proud of you.
01:21:45Dr. Westfall.
01:21:46Oh, hi, Ariel.
01:21:47Is surgery over? How did it go?
01:21:49Yes, we just finished.
01:21:50There were complications.
01:21:52Complications?
01:21:53Yes, but we were able to work through them,
01:21:55and your mother's going to be just fine.
01:21:58Really?
01:21:59Really, yes.
01:22:00In fact, they're wheeling her back into her room right now.
01:22:03She's going to need to rest for a few hours,
01:22:05but when she wakes up,
01:22:06she's going to feel better than she has in a long time.
01:22:09I can't thank you enough.
01:22:10I'm happy to help.
01:22:51Come in, come in!
01:22:54Welcome.
01:22:59Ariel!
01:23:01Mom, why didn't you let me out of bed?
01:23:03The doctor said to stay in after surgery.
01:23:06I know, I know,
01:23:07but I saw this cute guy through the window,
01:23:09and I got kind of excited.
01:23:13Are you hungry, thirsty?
01:23:15No, thank you, but thank you.
01:23:17Oh, thank you.
01:23:18Sit down, make yourself comfortable.
01:23:20Mom, do you mind giving us some privacy?
01:23:24Oh, of course.
01:23:27I'll just be right over here, don't mind me.
01:23:40I'm so, so sorry.
01:23:42I, uh, I understand why you did it.
01:23:47And you gave me the drive back,
01:23:49so there's no need to apologize.
01:23:51Thank you for everything.
01:23:55I don't even know where to start.
01:24:00I'm not looking for an apology.
01:24:03You're not?
01:24:04No.
01:24:06See, I'm still CEO, and I need an assistant.
01:24:10And you're kind of the best in town.
01:24:15I accept.
01:24:17And, uh, I'm still looking for a girlfriend.
01:24:24Well, if you're open to it, I'd love to apply.
01:24:42I love you, Valentina.
01:24:44I mean, Ariel.
01:24:47And that's gonna take some getting used to.
01:24:51There aren't any starry rooftop views here, but this is my special place.
01:24:58It's even better.