Boardroom Attraction Full Drama
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00:00I'd like to offer you an executive assistant position.
00:03I'm not interested in being someone's babysitter.
00:05Think of yourself as a fixer.
00:09What are you doing here?
00:10I work here.
00:11Must be a pity hire.
00:13Better than daddy buying my position for me.
00:15Dad, I understand that I've been through an assistant or two.
00:18This girl is overstepping.
00:19You fire her and the board will find another CEO.
00:23I'm not just another one of your disposable assistants.
00:25I need you to stay.
00:27It's just a dance. Do not be weird about this.
00:29And besides, it's not like we're attracted to each other, right?
00:33Right.
00:41I think everyone knows Camilla, Malia's mother.
00:44Malia and I thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family.
00:50It's not easy on her poor little heart.
00:52She likes you, you know?
00:54She's not normally so comfortable with strangers.
00:56That girl is using you, Lakin.
00:59The only reason why she's working for you
01:01is because your dad promised to pay her medical bills if she kept you away from me.
01:05I can't keep lying to him. I think I'm falling for him.
01:27I'm following up with New York about next month, but how do you spell rapport?
01:32R-A-P-P-O-R-T.
01:35Comes from the French.
01:36Rapport to.
01:37Bring back.
01:38As in, je rapportes ces plats à la cuisine.
01:41I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
01:43Well, you can bring them back to the kitchen.
01:45I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
01:47I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
01:50I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
01:52I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
01:54I'm bringing these dishes back to the kitchen.
01:56Well, you can bring that little attitude of yours back there as well.
02:01I didn't realize they taught French at waitress school.
02:04I went to UC Berkeley. Heard of it?
02:07That's where you went.
02:12I'll be right back, gentlemen.
02:17That's R-A-P-P-O-R-T.
02:19Yeah, I got it.
02:21Here comes the smart mouth again.
02:23You'd think a hospitality major would be a little bit more...
02:26hospitable.
02:28For your information, I studied business.
02:30Just graduated.
02:31Oh, congrats on the degree.
02:32I can see things are really working out for you here.
02:35At least I know how to spell.
02:37Excuse me.
02:38I ordered this steak medium rare, and it is medium.
02:43I'll be with you in just a moment.
02:45I think I've waited long enough.
02:46She's busy right now.
02:47She'll be with you when she's done here.
02:49I can speak for myself, thank you.
02:53Daddy.
02:54One second, sweetheart.
02:56You sure about that?
02:57Seems like you got a little bit too much on your plate here.
03:05Malia, oh my God, sweetheart.
03:08Sweetheart, hey.
03:09Dad, where are her pills?
03:10Here.
03:11Lay her down.
03:13I got you, Daddy's here.
03:14Hey, Malia.
03:15We need to elevate her legs and increase blood flow to the brain.
03:17Give her some room to breathe.
03:18She's my daughter. I know what's best for her.
03:20Clearly not, or you wouldn't be raising your voice right now.
03:23Now elevate her legs.
03:25I'm calling 911.
03:26Come on, Malia.
03:27Daddy.
03:28Honey, hey.
03:29Okay, sit up.
03:32Here.
03:33It's okay.
03:34It's like this.
03:38Little steps, okay, honey?
03:39We're good.
03:40Thanks.
03:44Honey, do you think you can stand up?
03:46Slow, nice and slow.
03:47I got you.
03:48Look at me.
03:50You okay?
03:51I am taking you to see Dr. Schaffer right now to get you checked out.
03:54No, I'm fine.
03:55No buts, okay?
03:57Come on.
03:58Dad, can you take care of the bill?
03:59Yeah.
04:10Please excuse my son.
04:13What he meant was, thank you.
04:16Alex, and it's all right.
04:18It was a stressful situation.
04:20Yeah, how do you know how to handle that?
04:23Sometimes I faint when I get stressed out.
04:26Heart defect.
04:27I was born with it.
04:29Learned how to take care of myself over the years.
04:31Well, you shouldn't be working as a waitress with a condition like that.
04:34Running around all day.
04:36Student loans and a looming surgery I can't even begin to afford don't just pay for themselves.
04:46Oh my God.
04:48You know, there's an opening at my office.
04:51A little less footwork, better pay.
04:54Why don't you come and see me?
04:56Monday morning, all right?
04:58We'll have a chat.
05:009 a.m.?
05:02And don't be late.
05:14Yeah, absolutely.
05:15I'm getting in the elevator.
05:16Let me call you right back.
05:17Okay.
05:28You.
05:30What are you doing here?
05:32I work here.
05:34I didn't realize the cafeteria was hiring.
05:37Mr. Blanford said he had a job for me.
05:39Must be a pity hire.
05:41Better than Daddy buying my position for me.
05:44You know, you're a lot more charming in an apron, waitress.
05:51Your floor, by the way.
06:05You know what to do.
06:10I gotta go now.
06:11I gotta go now.
06:12All right.
06:16Hello again, Alex.
06:18So I'll cut right to it.
06:20I'd like to offer you an executive assistant position.
06:24I need someone to rein in our interim CEO so that he can become the leader this company needs.
06:30So, keep him out of trouble?
06:32No, he's just overwhelmed.
06:35And his ex, Camilla, isn't helping.
06:38I need you to keep her far away from him.
06:41Sir, I appreciate the offer, I do, but I'm not interested in being someone's babysitter.
06:47Think of yourself as a fixer.
06:51I could use someone like you, you know.
06:54You're smart, you're good and under pressure.
06:58And if you don't tell him the real reason why I hired you, I'll handle all those medical bills of yours.
07:05What do you say?
07:07I say...
07:09When do I start?
07:12Right now.
07:20Alex, meet Lakin Blanford, the interim CEO of Blanford Corporation.
07:26And your new boss.
07:27Her? Are you joking?
07:30I certainly am not.
07:32I'm still CEO for now.
07:34You do as I say.
07:46Welcome aboard.
07:53Let's get started.
07:55Did you bring your notepad from the restaurant?
08:03Coffee. Black. Every day within five minutes of my arrival.
08:07Lunch will be at 1pm sharp. No fast food.
08:12Are you writing this down?
08:15I also need you to pick up my dry cleaning every week from Emilio's.
08:19Oh.
08:21And stay out of my personal life.
08:24That'll be all for now.
08:26I'll give you access to my work calendar later.
08:34That means you can go.
08:38Bye.
08:43Lakin? More like Lucifer.
08:47His bark's worse than his bite. Trust me.
08:50I'm Jace, Lucifer's angelic younger brother. You are?
08:55Alex, Lakin's new assistant. And it would be great if you didn't mention that super unprofessional name-calling.
09:03I've said worse. Your secret's safe with me.
09:07Alex, get in here. We need to roll some calls to South Korea.
09:11You're gonna need that.
09:13Coming.
09:18We're still evaluating the Chicago hub closure. It's costing us.
09:24Labor shortages at key distribution centers are already slowing down operation times.
09:30And shifting our operations to Detroit might create bottlenecks we just can't afford right now.
09:35So what? We're just gonna bleed cash while you evaluate?
09:39I need solutions faster, not more excuses, people.
09:43We're exploring alternatives. Nothing definitive yet.
09:50Um, sorry to interrupt.
09:55But have you considered splitting freight between Detroit and Cleveland and using your existing rail contracts to offset the overflow?
10:03Huh. So what, you're now an expert in freight logistics?
10:07Uh, no. But I was looking over last quarter's regional expense report while I could be off, but Cleveland's underutilized and you're already paying for the rail infrastructure.
10:19It wouldn't solve all of your problems, but it could keep the Detroit bottleneck from shutting you down entirely.
10:25Actually, that could work. Worth a shot.
10:28I mean, obviously my team would need to take a look at it and sort out the details.
10:33Is there anything else I should know about my business?
10:37Not yet.
10:43Uh, you heard her. Let's move on this right away. That'll be all.
10:53Alex has to go.
10:55Absolutely not. She stays.
10:58Look, Dad, I understand that I've been through an assistant or two.
11:02Seven this year.
11:04This girl is overstepping. She's jumping on executive leadership calls. Yes, she was right. But she is undermining me in front of my team.
11:11How is that supposed to strengthen my position with the board?
11:14So you want to fire her for being too good at her job?
11:18Lincoln, a good leader isn't threatened by his employees.
11:21Threatened? I am not threatened by her. But she makes it look like I've lost control.
11:25Well, the board already thinks you've lost control.
11:28This constant personnel turnover makes you look indecisive and weak.
11:34You have to keep Alex.
11:37What are you saying?
11:40You fire her and the board will find another CEO.
11:55Hey. Malia, right? How are you feeling?
12:10Better. Thank you for helping me the other day.
12:13Of course. You know, if you ever start to feel like that, you should sit down and slow your heart rate.
12:18What the hell are you doing?
12:20Malia, honey, why don't you get started on your homework, OK?
12:28Your job is to help with my work, not butt into my personal life.
12:32I was just trying to...
12:34From now on, I want you to leave my daughter alone.
12:37How about I leave you alone, huh? I quit.
12:41Come on, it's only been a week. You're really giving up that fast?
12:45You know what? Fine. Leave.
12:47Guess you're just not cut out for a big girl job, are you, waitress?
12:56Alex, hang on.
13:00Alex.
13:07Alex, wait. Alex.
13:13I told you to wait.
13:17I'm not going to stay here and subject myself to this bullshit any longer.
13:22I'm not just another one of your disposable assistants.
13:25I'll double your salary. I'll give you a four-day work week, whatever you want.
13:32Look, you can't leave, OK? I need you to stay.
13:38How about starting with an apology?
13:41I've been working my ass off all week doing everything you say, and you're still a dick to me.
13:47What do I have to do to please you?
13:51Look, I'm sorry, OK? It's not your fault.
13:57I just, uh...
14:08Alex, hang on.
14:14Alex, wait.
14:16Hey, Alex, wait. Hold on a second.
14:19Look, I don't know what came over me, OK?
14:22But I can't lose you.
14:24I promise from now on, I will clean up my act.
14:27No more verbal abuse?
14:29I didn't...
14:32Fine. No more.
14:34And no more calling me waitress. It's Miss Livingston or Alex.
14:39Got it.
14:41And you said something about doubling my salary.
14:45Stick around for a few more months and then we'll talk, OK?
14:52You won't regret it.
14:54Want a bag?
15:16Sorry I'm late. Traffic was hell.
15:22A menu for you, sir.
15:28Hi, Malia.
15:30Can't compete with that iPad.
15:33We ordered drinks.
15:37A 2005 Romanée Conti.
15:40Best bottle on the menu.
15:42It is.
15:43Best bottle on the menu.
15:45It better be. It cost $15,000.
15:48We are celebrating, Mr. CEO.
15:50Not until after I get board approval.
15:57So, what did you want to talk to me about?
16:01Malia and I thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family.
16:08It's not easy on her poor little heart.
16:11Malia, honey, you and I talked about this, right?
16:14Your mother and I love you very much.
16:17It's just...
16:20It's not easy for us to be around each other right now.
16:24Maybe...
16:27We could try a little harder.
16:36Hey.
16:38I just wanted to give you a status report before I head home.
16:41Thank you, Ms. Livingston.
16:44So, regarding South Korea, I'm scheduling a Zoom for next week.
17:02Aiken, are you listening to me?
17:04Sorry, as I was saying, where was I?
17:08You can just take your top off.
17:10Oh my god, I meant you can just take it from the top.
17:18I gotta go.
17:30No soy sauce in this whole building?
17:34You're still here? That's surprising.
17:38You and my brother getting along better?
17:40Yeah, everything's just peachy.
17:44So, that little argument you guys had the other day, what was that, a lover's quarrel?
17:50Look who's blushing.
17:52I am not blushing and that wasn't a lover's quarrel. He doesn't like me like that.
17:58So he didn't run after you in the elevator and sweep you off your feet?
18:03Chase.
18:05Aiken.
18:07So we were just talking about you. Lovely assistant you've got here.
18:11Such a sweetheart.
18:13Anywho, I gotta go. I'll talk to you later, Alex.
18:16You needed me for something?
18:20The company's hosting a charity fundraiser tomorrow night and I need you to go with me.
18:27You need a date?
18:29No, what I need is my assistant close by.
18:32So, if you have any plans, just go ahead and cancel them.
18:36And here, take my card and buy yourself a dress this afternoon.
18:41Try to keep it under $10,000, alright?
18:44No problem. I'll ride my unicorn over to the mall after lunch.
18:50Got it. Under $10,000.
18:54Oh, and seeing as I'm buying, I like red.
19:01I like red.
19:31I like red.
20:02I thought I said I like red.
20:05Did you?
20:07Oops. Must've slipped my mind.
20:23Looks like we're almost there.
20:25Remember, this is a work event. The whole board's going to be there. It's easy on the drinks.
20:41Do as I say.
20:44I'm sorry.
20:46I'm sorry.
20:48I'm sorry.
20:50I'm sorry.
20:52Do as I say, not as I do.
21:02You ready?
21:21I'm sorry.
21:41So, Miss Livingston.
21:44I was looking over the official guest list for the party tonight and you lied to me.
21:51Your name's not Alexandra, is it?
21:57I thought only HR saw that.
22:00Oh, don't be embarrassed, sugar. I think that's a very sweet name.
22:05I'm not embarrassed. It's just private.
22:12My parents were the only ones who called me that.
22:16I see.
22:17I see.
22:20I apologize. I didn't know.
22:23I didn't mean to upset you.
22:26Hey.
22:28Alex.
22:31I mean...
22:33I'm sorry.
22:40I think I owe you a drink.
22:42I'll be right back.
22:48Look at you.
22:50You look stunning.
22:53See the dress?
22:57It's gonna turn you and me straight.
22:59Picked it out just for you.
23:00It's perfect.
23:01May I have this dance, milady?
23:17For you.
23:19Hey, bro. Is that for me?
23:21Get your own drink, bro.
23:23And maybe your own date while you're at it.
23:27Date?
23:28I knew it.
23:29My guest. You know what I mean.
23:31Yeah, sure. I know what you mean.
23:33I'll take that. I'll leave you guys to it.
23:48It's just a dance. Do not be weird about this.
23:51Oh, I'm being weird?
23:53Everyone else is dancing.
23:55It would look strange if we didn't.
23:57And besides,
23:59it's not like we're attracted to each other, right?
24:03Right.
24:18So,
24:20something going on between you and my brother?
24:23Jace?
24:25Of course not. That was nothing.
24:27It didn't look like nothing.
24:30If I didn't know any better, I'd say you sound jealous.
24:34Don't be ridiculous.
24:36I'm just
24:38looking out for my assistant.
24:41Well, I doubt he's interested.
24:43He's, you know,
24:44You said he's, you know.
24:47He's what?
24:50You don't know?
24:53Never mind.
24:55So, you guys aren't that close then?
24:58Well, excuse me if I don't have time to listen to my brother's sexual exploits.
25:02If you hadn't noticed, I'm somewhat busy running the largest shipping company in America.
25:07It's important to make time for family, Laken.
25:10That's none of your concern.
25:11Just focus on steering clear of an office romance,
25:14Miss Livingston.
25:16It's unprofessional.
25:20What, this?
25:22This is just two co-workers dancing.
25:25Right.
25:27A totally normal boss-slash-assistant slow dance.
25:31It's completely innocent.
25:33Hmm.
25:35We're barely touching.
25:36We're barely touching.
25:42Laken.
25:45Dad.
25:47Well, some of our board members are already here.
25:50I need you to make your rounds.
25:52Miss Livingston?
25:55Shall we?
26:01Well, Mr. Harris was just saying that he was very impressed with your recent progress.
26:06Wonderful to see that you're finally settling in, Laken.
26:12Miss Livingston has been a welcomed addition.
26:16Oh, yes. Detroit and Cleveland. Nice work.
26:20Yes, and we're also improving transit times.
26:23I'll actually be in New York next week.
26:25Team Darren finalizing everything, making sure everything's running smoothly.
26:29Hi, Laken.
26:31What are you doing here?
26:33I just thought I'd stop by.
26:35Thought you could use the moral support.
26:37Where's Malia?
26:39I got a babysitter.
26:42I think everyone knows Camilla, Malia's mother.
26:46I'm sorry.
26:48I'm sorry.
26:50I'm sorry.
26:52I'm sorry.
26:55Who's this?
26:57No one. Just my assistant.
27:01Alex.
27:03Nice to meet you, Alice.
27:06As I was saying, the transit time's in New York.
27:09Oh, come on, Laken.
27:11Don't be a bore. It's a party.
27:13No one wants to talk about business.
27:15Am I right?
27:17Let's dance.
27:19Maybe later. These gentlemen are on the board.
27:21You don't mind if I steal him, do you?
27:25No.
27:33What are you doing?
27:35Are you drunk? The whole office is here.
27:37We never have any time together.
27:39And there's a reason for that, Camilla.
27:41We're not together anymore.
27:43You made that perfectly clear when you fucked my best friend.
27:46Oh, come on, Laken.
27:48I'm sorry if I embarrassed you.
27:50I just...
27:52I miss you.
27:54And I was thinking about how we used to come to these things together.
27:58I was hoping you'd dance with me.
28:01For old time's sake.
28:05One dance.
28:22Excuse me, gentlemen.
28:25Yes?
28:27Doesn't this feel nice?
28:29I know you miss this.
28:35This is a work event, Camilla.
28:38Facts, Laken. So tense.
28:42I could fix that, you know.
28:44What do you want, hmm?
28:46And don't give me some bullshit about missing me.
28:49I know you.
28:51You want money, don't you?
28:53Have you given any more thought to the conversation we had the other day?
28:57Malia's getting older.
28:59It's only getting harder to take care of her, especially with her situation.
29:04We should be a family.
29:06We tried.
29:08And failed miserably.
29:10I can't be with you, Camilla.
29:12Are you sure about that?
29:14Camilla.
29:16Don't.
29:17Kiss me.
29:18If you don't feel anything, I'll leave you alone.
29:23Stop.
29:24Jesus.
29:28Don't tell me you didn't enjoy that.
29:31Laken, are you listening to me?
29:34Look at me.
29:36You don't want me to make a scene, do you?
29:39Because you know I will.
29:42Let me make something very clear to you.
29:45We are never getting back together, Camilla.
29:47You hear me?
29:48Ever.
29:49Now, you need to go.
29:50But...
29:51Right now.
30:15Not having any fun?
30:17Not having any fun?
30:25Let's see if we can change that.
30:33It was my mom's 60th birthday, right?
30:36And her sorority sisters are drinking me under the table.
30:40And Agnes, her old roommate, slept with the bartender.
30:44So it's the last call, right?
30:45I go up to the bar looking for this guy.
30:47Agnes is dragging him to the bathroom.
30:49Oh my God!
30:50Stop!
30:53Something funny?
30:58Time to go.
31:03It's okay.
31:04It's okay.
31:12Arturo.
31:14Took Miss Livingston home.
31:15You're being incredibly rude, you know that?
31:17You're getting wasted at a company party.
31:20It's totally inappropriate.
31:22Don't you inappropriate me.
31:23Your girlfriend was treating you like a stripper pole.
31:25You made out in front of everyone.
31:27Okay, first of all, she's my ex.
31:29And second of all, I can do whatever I want.
31:32I'm the CEO.
31:33Interrupt.
31:35Right.
31:36Is that why you're cozying up to my dad?
31:38What, my title not good enough for you?
31:40Charm your way up the corporate ladder?
31:42CEO this week, chairman the next.
31:45Meanwhile, you're wasted hanging all over Jace.
31:47What do you care anyway?
31:49I thought you weren't attracted to me.
31:51I'm not.
31:53Oh yeah?
31:54Yeah.
31:56Liar.
32:04Huh?
32:10Fucking punks.
32:18Didn't expect you to have tattoos.
32:21Yeah, it was like you don't know about me.
32:23Fuck.
32:31That cost $8,000.
32:33Yeah, my fucking money.
32:36Now get the hell over here.
32:44Is that a scar?
32:47It's odd.
32:51Fuck me.
32:53Fuck me.
33:24Fuck me.
33:49You, uh, want to come inside?
33:54Uh, no.
33:58Right.
33:59No.
34:01Of course not.
34:03Well, I guess I'll see you on Monday.
34:24Morning.
34:26Morning.
34:35I can't believe I risked my job for a guy who doesn't give two shits about me.
34:41It's not your fault. Lakin barely gives a shit about his own family, you know?
34:44Me, Dad.
34:45But I've seen how he is with Malia and-
34:48He's a soft spot.
34:51Lakin's got some serious trust issues.
34:53Like, he needs therapy about it.
34:56Camila really messed him up.
34:59Look, I consider myself a feminist, right?
35:02That bitch is a gold digger.
35:04I mean, she was basically using him to bankroll her modeling career.
35:07Took him like three years to come to his senses, and when he finally did,
35:10oh, surprise, surprise, guess who's suddenly pregnant?
35:15Jesus.
35:17Maybe it's just best to pretend like this never happened.
35:20It sounds like he's been through a lot.
35:27Look, I gotta run to a meeting.
35:30How about you come over for dinner tonight?
35:32Seven? I'll text you the details.
35:35Yeah, I'm down.
35:37Great.
35:46Thanks.
35:57Can't remember the last time you had us over for dinner.
36:00Dad insisted.
36:02Something about never getting to see Malia these days.
36:05I wanted to have the gala post-mortem at the office.
36:08You know, like normal business partners and not-
36:10Family members.
36:12Exactly.
36:17Did you give Alex a ride on Saturday?
36:24Grandpa, I told you it's me.
36:26You? You're too tall.
36:29My Malia, last time I saw her, she was just about my knee high.
36:33Ain't anybody seen my granddaughter?
36:36Because this little woman is an imposter.
36:41Are we expecting company?
36:46No.
36:53Tell him to send an extra plate.
37:00Alex?
37:01Lincoln?
37:02You made it.
37:17Thanks.
37:26Didn't realize you were joining us, Alex.
37:30Me neither.
37:41It's okay. I don't like asparagus either.
37:44My dad says I have to eat it because it's healthy for me.
37:48He's right. It is.
37:51Look on the bright side.
37:53At least it's not brussel sprouts, am I right?
38:02Thank you. That was delicious.
38:05Alright.
38:09Ms. Livingston.
38:11A word.
38:15Mr. Blainford, about the other night.
38:19I know the gala was a mess with Camilla.
38:21Alex, I've seen a change in my son.
38:25Really?
38:26It's the first time I've seen him smile in years.
38:29Keep doing what you're doing.
38:33You planned this, didn't you?
38:35I just thought I'd give you and Lincoln some time alone.
38:38Thank you, Jace. You're very welcome.
38:40Jace, I'm sorry.
38:42Thank you, Jace. You're very welcome.
38:44Jace, don't.
38:47Wanna watch Disney with us?
38:49You have a spelling test to study for, remember?
38:52But I wanna hang out with Alex.
38:54Please, Daddy. Please.
39:01Works for me.
39:13I'll be right back.
39:19Get your bed.
39:21Come on.
39:42Come on.
39:58She likes you, you know?
40:01She's not normally so comfortable with strangers.
40:05I like her, too.
40:12So, are we gonna figure out what happened?
40:16Or did I just fuck myself out of a job?
40:21Your job is not in danger.
40:25Okay, that doesn't totally answer my question.
40:31What do you want me to say, Alex?
40:34I can't get involved with my assistant.
40:36Not with the board watching my every move.
40:40But I also can't accept the fact that
40:43Saturday night was the last time that we'll ever...
40:48I thought I did something wrong.
40:50I want you, Alex.
40:53That's the problem.
41:00What if we separate church and state?
41:05At work, we're professional.
41:09But outside of work, we're...
41:12Unprofessional?
41:34I'm sorry.