Insignia
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00:00:00Hey, are you okay?
00:00:12It's snowing heavily out there.
00:00:13I have nowhere to go.
00:00:14Come in.
00:00:15We'll catch a cold.
00:00:16I'm James, by the way.
00:00:17Hello.
00:00:19You can use this to warm yourself up.
00:00:33And I've got some spare clothes, too, if you need.
00:00:36Thank you, James.
00:00:37Thank you for everything.
00:00:39I hope you're feeling a tad better.
00:00:45I hope you don't mind my curiosity.
00:00:48I know we've only just met, but why were you in the snow like that?
00:00:56It's a long story.
00:00:57A story of love and betrayal.
00:01:04If you're up to tell it, I'm up to listen.
00:01:07Thank you, James.
00:01:10Sometimes a warm cup of tea can make everything a bit better.
00:01:15Thank you for being so kind to a stranger.
00:01:17No problem at all.
00:01:18I think from now on, we're not going to be strangers anymore.
00:01:21It all started with snow.
00:01:24The reason I ended up in the snow started with snow.
00:01:29How ironic.
00:01:38Mind if I join you?
00:01:39Oh, not at all.
00:01:40Please.
00:01:44We got caught up in the snow, huh?
00:01:46Yeah.
00:01:48It's quite unexpectedly romantic, don't you think?
00:01:50I always thought that snow just brings wonders into this world, don't you think?
00:01:56Yeah, definitely.
00:01:57It's like looking at the world from a different lens.
00:02:01You're not trying to flirt with me, are you?
00:02:03No, I mean, yeah.
00:02:05But if I am, is it working?
00:02:07I don't know.
00:02:09If you were me, would it work on you?
00:02:12It would, if I do this.
00:02:18Why don't you ask for my number then?
00:02:20I mean, only if you wanted to, of course.
00:02:22Name's Jaden, by the way.
00:02:25Lila, nice meeting you.
00:02:27Nice to meet you, too.
00:02:29Maybe, you know, just maybe, it's the start of something beautiful.
00:02:42I just love moments like this.
00:02:44It's me, you, and the warmth of this apartment.
00:02:47Yeah, I love them, too.
00:02:49And since you walked into my life, everything seems in the right place.
00:02:55Lila, there's something I'm meaning to ask you, something that's been on my mind for a while.
00:03:00What is it, Jaden?
00:03:02Oh, this was so easy in the mirror.
00:03:05Well, since we met in the night under the snow, it's been like a dream.
00:03:14You've made me the happiest man.
00:03:16You brought joy in my life and love.
00:03:20I'm not doing the dishes for you, Jaden.
00:03:23Can you be serious for one minute, please?
00:03:25And I'm not doing the laundry either.
00:03:27Oh, well, you won't have any choice after this, but I'll help you out as much as I can.
00:03:32Anyway, I want to ask you is if you want to be with me and spend the rest of my life with me,
00:03:42and would you make me the happiest man alive and be my wife?
00:03:48Jaden?
00:03:49Yeah.
00:03:53Lila, I love you so much.
00:03:57More than the words I can't explain, would you be my wife?
00:04:03Yes, yes, yes, a thousand times yes.
00:04:07I love you.
00:04:08I love you too.
00:04:13This is so pretty.
00:04:27Good morning.
00:04:29Good morning, my beautiful wife.
00:04:32Don't stop.
00:04:36How about I cook you a homemade breakfast this morning?
00:04:41Sounds good.
00:04:44You're a good chef.
00:04:47Is that supposed to be a compliment? We both know how terrible I cook.
00:04:50It's true.
00:04:52No, you're just being mean.
00:04:54Remember the first day we cooked dinner together?
00:04:57We almost burned it.
00:04:59We had fun.
00:05:01Yeah, we did have fun. It was a lot of fun.
00:05:03It looks like we're actually married now.
00:05:06I know, right?
00:05:07We're husband and wife.
00:05:09Right.
00:05:10Who would have thought a girl under the snow would end up to be my beautiful wife and cooking burnt dinners?
00:05:18Yeah, I thought you were just trying to flirt with me and leave.
00:05:23I can't believe that you actually kept up with all my craziness and married me.
00:05:27Well, Mrs. Philip, I guess I have to keep up with your craziness for the rest of my life.
00:05:34Well, I hope you can, Mr. Philip.
00:05:37I will.
00:05:43What about the breakfast?
00:05:46Yeah, let's order in.
00:05:48You're right, I've really got a good game.
00:05:50Okay.
00:05:53How could you do this to me, Jaden?
00:05:56How could you betray us?
00:05:58It's not a big deal, Iva.
00:05:59It's not a big deal?
00:06:01You cheated on me!
00:06:03Look, it's not a big deal.
00:06:06People change.
00:06:07So what?
00:06:08People change and they go to a therapist and they talk about their issues.
00:06:12They don't just go and do it with another woman.
00:06:14I tried. We tried. It didn't work. It was a wake-up call. Just take it.
00:06:19How could you be so insensitive? Everything we had, it means nothing to you?
00:06:23You're putting too much faith in us, okay?
00:06:26I cannot believe you're being so insensitive right now.
00:06:29You are not the man that I married!
00:06:32Stop shouting!
00:06:37I can't believe you did this.
00:06:39You are acting crazy.
00:06:41Call me crazy one more time and see what happens.
00:06:44What happens? What happens?
00:06:47Will you go and cheat on me again? Is that what will happen?
00:06:50Maybe I will again. What then? What can you do?
00:06:53Get out!
00:06:54I'm going to leave before I do something bad.
00:06:57Don't come back here again!
00:07:00Wait.
00:07:14Again? Jaden, how can you do this to me? Again?
00:07:18First, why are you going through my phone?
00:07:22How is that even your question? How is that even the issue here?
00:07:26I didn't ask you to go through this shit, okay?
00:07:29What are you saying? You're saying that you don't love me anymore?
00:07:33Stop giving me that bullshit again, okay? I didn't ask any of this.
00:07:38I gave up everything and I followed you just because I loved you.
00:07:43Stop with this victim card!
00:07:46What victim card? I thought we were a team, Jaden!
00:07:51Look, every time you're pretending you're perfect and you don't make any mistakes,
00:07:56well, everyone has to kiss your ass!
00:07:59When did I ever say that? All I did was fight for you, for us!
00:08:06I didn't ask you for this, okay?
00:08:09You know what? I don't have time for this. I want you to leave.
00:08:14Leave? Leave where?
00:08:17I don't care! Go sleep on the side road for all I care, okay?
00:08:22I found someone else. She's coming over and I love her.
00:08:26You can't stay here tonight.
00:08:28What?
00:08:32Get the fuck out of here! Leave!
00:08:35I can't believe this is happening.
00:08:41I don't love you anymore!
00:08:44Fuck.
00:08:52And that's how you met me. Wandering down the street.
00:08:56I was so confused. I had nowhere to go and nobody to go to.
00:09:03I was just really, really sad.
00:09:07I'm sorry you had to go through all that.
00:09:10Jaden, he kicked me out and he broke my heart.
00:09:14Liza, that's awful. Do you have a place to stay?
00:09:18I have nowhere to go.
00:09:20That's an awful thing to experience.
00:09:23But I bet you're stronger than you think.
00:09:26I'm not strong.
00:09:31I just want to end it all here and now.
00:09:34I can assure you it's just a phase. It'll pass.
00:09:38You don't even know me. I just told my complete life story to a stranger.
00:09:45I'm not strong. I doubt my sanity now.
00:09:49I know it's quite a peculiar situation you found yourself in.
00:09:52But you don't have to see it that way.
00:09:55Remember, we're not strangers anymore, okay?
00:09:57Thank you, James.
00:09:59If it wasn't for your help, I'd probably still be on the street.
00:10:02It was just so sudden, you know? I didn't see it coming at all.
00:10:07Look, Liza.
00:10:09If you need a place to stay, my apartment has a spare room.
00:10:13You can stay there until you figure things out.
00:10:16Are you sure? But I have no money to pay you rent.
00:10:20So you don't see it as a burden. How about this?
00:10:23I own a little restaurant. You can work there until you gain ground.
00:10:27My customers did reasonably too.
00:10:30Thank you, James. I really appreciate it.
00:10:33Jaden, you'll love to be at the restaurant.
00:10:37I'm sure I will.
00:10:42Wow. James, you did tell me this restaurant is pretty much like a palace.
00:10:47Well, I like to keep things classy.
00:10:49Come on, let's get you the baritone.
00:10:52This is where the art of tasting good food is preserved.
00:10:56Wow. Impressive. Look at this interior.
00:11:00And the heart of this whole operation is the kitchen.
00:11:06It's so clean here. I love it.
00:11:08Everybody is so hardworking.
00:11:11Yeah, the folks in my family, we work hard, but we play even harder.
00:11:16Come on, let's have a seat.
00:11:23And here are the friendly faces that make sure our guests have a wonderful experience.
00:11:28Everybody's so nice.
00:11:30Yeah, we strive for excellence, both in the kitchen and in the decor.
00:11:34I'm very glad you think so too.
00:11:36Who would have thought, James? You put a lot of thought into this.
00:11:39Yeah, I mean, I just thought about it, right?
00:11:41The one thing that people continue to do throughout their lives is eat.
00:11:44So I invested all my time and money, and here we are now.
00:11:48So, Lila, you can either work the morning shifts or the evening shifts.
00:11:53There will be a lunch break, dinner break, depending on which shifts you work.
00:11:57And your tips are yours to keep.
00:11:59And sometimes you'll make a little bit extra, depending on how much sales we make every day.
00:12:04Any questions, anything else you'd like to know?
00:12:06Um, yeah, I was actually wondering if I can work both day shifts and night shifts.
00:12:12I mean, I just need somebody to occupy my days to just keep my mind off things, you know.
00:12:18Yeah, seriously, I thought you were going to ask me where the ladies' room was.
00:12:21Absolutely, you can, but don't hurt yourself.
00:12:24Don't get crushed under the weight of your own problems, okay?
00:12:27Thank you, James. Thanks for everything.
00:12:34She's everything I never was and will continue to be.
00:12:38Maybe we're not meant to be for each other. People change.
00:12:42Stop with this victim card!
00:12:44Yeah, but you're better than the rest of us.
00:12:47I didn't do any of that. How could he do this to me? And for what?
00:12:52He just thinks that he is the best thing that ever existed.
00:12:56No, I can't let him get away with this.
00:12:59He's going to pay for everything.
00:13:03Come on, Lila, who are you kidding?
00:13:06What can you do?
00:13:08He has a new woman, a good job, a house, a good life.
00:13:14And you? You have nothing.
00:13:17I'm just going to end it all right here.
00:13:20I just want this pain to end.
00:13:24Open this door! I'm going to break it down!
00:13:28Don't go crazy in there, all right?
00:13:31I know you're going through a lot right now, but you don't have to hurt yourself.
00:13:36I know how strong you are, and you can show him how strong you are.
00:13:40Please, you don't have to do this.
00:13:42He's right. Why do I have to die? I didn't do anything wrong.
00:13:47I have to make a plan.
00:13:51Step 1. Gain power and influence.
00:13:56Step 2. Infiltrate his business empire.
00:14:02Find his weaknesses and exploit them.
00:14:07Step 3. Bring him to his knees.
00:14:21Good evening, sir. Are you going to party?
00:14:25Yes, I am. I'll have salmon with a side of asparagus.
00:14:28Certainly. Anything else for you?
00:14:30No, that's all. You can call me Alexander.
00:14:34Unfortunately, we cannot address customers by their names. Sorry.
00:14:39You know, I'm a regular at this place, but I think it's the first time I see a beauty like you here.
00:14:44First, thank you for the compliment.
00:14:47Second, I really shouldn't be talking this long.
00:14:50And third, I've been working here for a while, and I haven't seen you either.
00:14:54I was aware of my business trip. It's okay. You can ask James. He's a friend of mine, too.
00:14:59Alex!
00:15:02Hi. Long time no see.
00:15:04Nice to meet you.
00:15:06How was everything?
00:15:07It was good. It was good.
00:15:09My trip, everything was fine.
00:15:11Somebody's got to take care of the business.
00:15:14Yeah.
00:15:15And did you employ this exceptional beauty? It's the first time I see her.
00:15:19Oh, Lila? She's a good friend of mine. She won't be here for long.
00:15:23She's just here because of a rather peculiar situation. She's found herself in.
00:15:29Your asparagus and salmon choicer.
00:15:34Can you introduce us, please?
00:15:36Sorry. Where are my manners? Alex, Lila. Lila, Alex.
00:15:41Nice to meet you, Lila. I have a feeling we may become very close friends.
00:15:47I've got to take care of something in my kitchen.
00:15:56Thank you, James, for your kind words. It really means the world to me.
00:16:00You're a natural, Isla. The customers love you, and I'm very happy to have you at the restaurant.
00:16:06And the staff, they're just so nice. They always help me and show me around. It's incredible.
00:16:13I mean, really, I can't thank you enough. You're housing me, you're feeding me.
00:16:17If it wasn't for you, I'd probably be dead by now.
00:16:20Don't say that, Lila. You can and will get your life back on track. I know it.
00:16:27Thank you, James.
00:16:29Don't mention it.
00:16:31You really have to stop thanking me at this point, Lila.
00:16:34I've told you many times, it's nothing. You're smart, you're beautiful.
00:16:39And with or without me, you're going to get your life back on track soon.
00:16:43It means the world to me. You're basically like my family now, since I have none.
00:16:49I already told you. Don't mention it.
00:16:52But if you insist, I guess you could call me big brother?
00:16:58Speaking of good luck, Tron, Alexander. It's been a while since I've seen him.
00:17:05Loyal customer now.
00:17:07Yeah, Alexander. Who is he exactly?
00:17:11He's a wealthy businessman. A well-known city elite.
00:17:15We became friends after he came to my restaurant so frequently.
00:17:20Well, I'm very happy that you got to see him again. What does he do exactly?
00:17:25He has multiple different business ventures and quite successful at that.
00:17:30Interesting. Do you think he could get me a job?
00:17:33I guess there's only one way to know. You'll just have to ask him yourself and see.
00:17:38Thanks, big brother.
00:17:42Let's see what Alexander can do.
00:17:46A few days later...
00:17:51You know, I found out something.
00:17:54Someone told me that you ran into Lila at the restaurant.
00:17:59Lila? The ex-wife?
00:18:01Yeah, and you know, she's working there as a waitress. Can you imagine that?
00:18:06Well, people gotta do what they gotta do. It's a bit hard out there, isn't it?
00:18:10You're too kind, baby, but you don't know the best part. She's a total mess.
00:18:15I mean, I kinda did her a favor by booting her out of my life.
00:18:19Why are you mentioning your ex-wife to me? Isn't that a little bit disrespectful?
00:18:24Well, I just thought maybe you should just know what you're dealing with.
00:18:29Well, I don't know why you're complaining. You married her, so why don't you go figure it out?
00:18:34Just so you know, she is nothing comparing to you. Okay? You have nothing to worry about.
00:18:41Well, if you have nothing to hide, why don't you get her address from your little friend and we'll go and say hi.
00:18:48Don't speak like that. Why would I do that? I love you to pieces.
00:18:52If anything, I've let her go because of you. For you, actually. Okay? I would do anything for you.
00:19:00Why do you make it sound like you did me a favor?
00:19:03It's nothing like that. Okay? If anything, I'm the luckiest guy for having you. Okay? I would do anything for you.
00:19:13You know that! You're playing with me! Oh my god.
00:19:18It's not like you have a choice, do you?
00:19:20I don't.
00:19:21No.
00:19:22No.
00:19:23Here is your salmon with grilled asparagus, just as you like it, sir.
00:19:35Thank you, Lila. Very attentive. Care to join me for a moment?
00:19:39Um, I can't. I'm working and it's against the rules.
00:19:45I'm sure James wouldn't mind it. I can ask him right now if you want. Should I?
00:19:50No, no, no. No need. Um, just for a moment, I guess.
00:19:54Would you like to order something?
00:19:56I am quite a gentleman, but there's no need to share this single plate of meal, isn't it?
00:20:01Uh, I'm a little bit uncomfortable. I feel like everybody's working and I'm just lounging around.
00:20:08I understand. How about I ask Jim about giving everybody a lunch break? Meal, of course. Would that make you comfortable?
00:20:17I don't think that's necessary. It's a little bit too much.
00:20:20No, no, no. Not at all. I just hope you will be feeling comfortable.
00:20:25Yes, thank you.
00:20:27That's nice. So, let's talk about what brought you here. What happened to you? I want to know your story.
00:20:36That is very personal, I'm afraid.
00:20:41Fair enough. Well, what about your plans towards the future?
00:20:47I don't normally share my plans with strangers.
00:20:51Quite interesting. You do have ambitions and you know how to keep your secrets. I like that. That's the mystery.
00:21:02I guess.
00:21:04I know, Jim. He wouldn't tell me anything about you, so I only asked myself. Sorry for the pressure.
00:21:11In case if it's not obvious enough, I do like you, Lila.
00:21:23James, I hope you don't mind, but I had to borrow Lila for a moment.
00:21:26What do you mean you borrowed her? She's a human adult with a mind of her own. Except you did take her during working hours, though.
00:21:32She didn't even want to sit with me until I mentioned your name.
00:21:35And only then she agreed to please give all your workers free meal and a lunch break.
00:21:40That was the only condition she felt comfortable with sitting with me here.
00:21:44Lila must be a good luck charm or something. Thank you, Alex.
00:21:48Not a big deal. It's just something mysterious about Lila. You know, I can't really figure her out.
00:21:57Yeah, I mean, Lila, she's been through a lot. And she's a private person. Be careful not to pry too much.
00:22:06Why not? I find mystery intriguing.
00:22:10Because, my friend, some mysteries are better left unsolved. And you never know what you might uncover.
00:22:17Well, what is she? A secret drug lord? An assassin killer? A spy?
00:22:23I highly doubt that. But seriously, she's a private person, and she's been through a lot.
00:22:29But I already told her I like her.
00:22:31What'd she say?
00:22:33She didn't really reply to me.
00:22:36Just take it slow, Alex. You barely know anything about her.
00:22:40Yeah. But you know, as the time goes by, I eventually will. Won't I?
00:22:47Yeah, we'll just have to see, won't we?
00:22:51I have to apologize in advance, James. I might be stealing your good luck charm from you.
00:23:07Alexander. He might be the key, but how do I let him help me?
00:23:14We need to find out more about him.
00:23:18Our next meeting is crucial.
00:23:21I need to play my cards right.
00:23:26Is he the key out of my misery?
00:23:29I refuse to believe that he's just a coincidence.
00:23:32Can't be.
00:23:36Thank you, Universe.
00:23:38Step one, getting closer to it.
00:23:41Jaden, you thought you could break me, but I'm coming for you.
00:23:45Thanks to Alexander, I'm one step closer.
00:23:50You won't even see it coming.
00:23:52You and your mistress will crumble.
00:23:55Just like you did to my dreams. Our dreams.
00:24:01Little do you know, you just created a stronger version of Lila.
00:24:07That will haunt you every step of the way.
00:24:12It's time to take control of my destiny.
00:24:16There's no more being a victim. There's no more tears.
00:24:21I will rebuild what you destroyed, Jaden.
00:24:27And I'll make you pay every step of the way.
00:24:31I'll dance in the shadows.
00:24:33I'll play the game.
00:24:35And when the time is right, I will strike.
00:24:42You have no place being happy.
00:24:45Just as you've taken everything I have away from me, I will do the same to you.
00:24:50You won't even know what will hit you, Jaden.
00:24:53It'll just happen.
00:24:56You won't even know what will.
00:25:04This city will witness my transformation, Jaden.
00:25:08You won't even recognize the woman who once loved you.
00:25:12The tables have turned.
00:25:15And I have all the cards.
00:25:27Here you go, Alex.
00:25:29Thank you, Lila.
00:25:31Is everything okay?
00:25:33Please take a seat. We need to talk.
00:25:35Alright.
00:25:38What's on your mind?
00:25:40I want to know more about you.
00:25:42You're a star.
00:25:44As I've told you before, my story is a personal matter.
00:25:49You don't have to worry about anything. It's not like I'm on the run or anything.
00:25:53I know you're not ready to share your story yet.
00:25:56How about you just go with me?
00:25:58I'll work as my secretary. Leave this place behind.
00:26:03What makes you think that I'd be interested working for you?
00:26:07Or being your mistress?
00:26:09You're just wasting your talent here.
00:26:12I can give you another life. A life of luxury.
00:26:17Alright.
00:26:19What about James?
00:26:21I can't just leave him. He's done a lot for me.
00:26:23Yeah, that's true.
00:26:25But I'm sure he won't mind it.
00:26:27He's a nice guy.
00:26:29An adult man and woman can decide to be together.
00:26:32As partners, I suppose.
00:26:34Okay. I'll let him know.
00:26:37I'll come work for you.
00:26:39But do you trust me?
00:26:41Sure, I do.
00:26:48Hey, Amanda. Everything alright?
00:26:50Yeah, what's up?
00:26:52You know you don't have to go, right?
00:26:54You could stay.
00:26:56But I really don't have much of a choice.
00:26:59You're just leaving what you really want?
00:27:01I mean, the restaurant is doing nice and you're a crucial part of the team.
00:27:06I'm sure.
00:27:08I have to put pieces of my life back together.
00:27:11I understand.
00:27:13Big Bro will be here if you need anything.
00:27:16Thank you so much, James.
00:27:18I mean, Big Bro.
00:27:20You're literally like my family now.
00:27:22I just can't thank you enough.
00:27:26Hello, James.
00:27:27Alex.
00:27:29Take good care of her, alright?
00:27:31Don't worry. I'm going to treat her well.
00:27:33Hello, pretty lady.
00:27:35Ready to go?
00:27:36I'm ready.
00:27:38Consider this my official resignation.
00:27:41And whenever it snows, I'll take care of you.
00:27:44Anytime.
00:27:50Now, off you go before I change my mind.
00:27:52Quick! Quick!
00:27:56Come on.
00:28:12Welcome to your new home, Lila.
00:28:15Wow. This is incredible.
00:28:18It's not bad, you know.
00:28:20Give me your hand.
00:28:23Here are the keys to both your apartment and the car downstairs.
00:28:27Consider it the symbol of my love.
00:28:30Your love?
00:28:32Yes, Lila. Take a seat.
00:28:35I own a very successful business.
00:28:38And it comes with a lot of responsibilities.
00:28:40And unfortunately, a lack of trust in the people around me.
00:28:44What do you mean?
00:28:45I mean, I need someone who I can trust.
00:28:48Someone discreet.
00:28:50That's where exactly you come on stage.
00:28:52Me? What do you want me to do?
00:28:55I need you to become my eyes and ears.
00:28:58There's something suspicious going on and I want you to track it for me.
00:29:02You want me to keep records for you?
00:29:05Exactly.
00:29:06I need someone who can mingle with myself and find out all the secrets.
00:29:10That's going to be you.
00:29:12Me? But like, what makes you think that I can do this?
00:29:15Good question.
00:29:17Let's just say I see something inside of you.
00:29:20Not just strength, but also determination.
00:29:23And I want to get you. I really believe you can do this.
00:29:26Well, I'll try and do my best.
00:29:33Well, business calls.
00:29:35We'll talk more about it later.
00:29:37First, get yourself comfortable. I'll send you home.
00:29:40Alexander, what makes you think that I can do this?
00:29:43I literally have no experience in the corporate world and I...
00:29:47You know, for the person like me, it's very important to read people.
00:29:50Even though I don't know your story, but I can see you're worth my trust.
00:29:55And I see you can handle this.
00:29:57You can call it a fate or something,
00:29:59but I think that's the whole point why I met you at the gym's place.
00:30:02You can help me.
00:30:04On the other hand, I would be very happy to spoil a woman I like.
00:30:10Get yourself comfortable.
00:30:18Welcome to the heart of my business, Lila.
00:30:21You'll be working here as a secretary,
00:30:24but your real work will be underground,
00:30:27keeping an eye on any shady doings.
00:30:30I understand. I'll do my best.
00:30:33There is the money laundering issue that worries me a lot.
00:30:37Unfortunately, it looks like it's been going on quite a while now,
00:30:40so your first task will be finding out what's going on and reporting it to me.
00:30:45Whatever it is, just inform me.
00:30:47Understood.
00:30:48Now, Lila, should we talk about some...
00:30:54some deeper layers?
00:30:56And those deeper layers are?
00:30:59You know already now that I like you and admire you as a woman.
00:31:03Really.
00:31:04And I want you to be my woman.
00:31:07But I'm not forcing you.
00:31:09Come to me whenever you're ready.
00:31:11I'm not rushing.
00:31:13I understand what is needed of me professionally,
00:31:16and I'll make sure to deliver beyond that,
00:31:19but I cannot be your woman.
00:31:21I mean, you don't even know me.
00:31:23You don't know my story. You don't know where I came from.
00:31:25I want to know you, Lila.
00:31:28And if you let me, I want to share everything that I have with you.
00:31:33You can't help me with anything.
00:31:35So for now, let me help you with your business.
00:31:40I'm going to be your eyes and ears in this company,
00:31:43and I'll make sure to tell you about anything shady that's going on.
00:31:46Deal?
00:31:49Alright.
00:31:53I'll give you the access to all the records,
00:31:55so you can get the information you need.
00:31:57But the information is power.
00:32:00So be careful with it.
00:32:02Oh, and by the way,
00:32:04could we keep the fact that we live together away from the staff?
00:32:08I want them to trust me.
00:32:10You know, I don't want them to think that I got this job just because of you,
00:32:14which is true.
00:32:15I just want them to respect me.
00:32:17Sure. And I do respect your opinion.
00:32:22Okay.
00:32:35Step one in motion.
00:32:43Yes?
00:32:44Hi. I got a job for you.
00:32:46Are you up for it?
00:32:47Depends on the job.
00:32:49I want you to follow someone.
00:32:51I want you to report everything she does,
00:32:53where she goes, what she eats,
00:32:55who she hangs out with.
00:32:57Every little detail.
00:33:00That's a heavy task.
00:33:02Are you sure about this?
00:33:03I'm sure.
00:33:04If you can do your part,
00:33:06I'm ready to pay you very handsomely.
00:33:08Just don't get caught.
00:33:10Of course I can.
00:33:12Give me the details. I need to know.
00:33:14I'll send it to you via text.
00:33:16Her address, everything.
00:33:18Follow her discreetly.
00:33:19Do not get caught, as I already said.
00:33:22I want to know everything she does,
00:33:25every single move.
00:33:28That's a problem.
00:33:30How much have I told you?
00:33:31Send me your account details.
00:33:33We'll discuss the payment later,
00:33:35once you start working.
00:33:37Alright. Will do.
00:33:38Trust me to get the job done.
00:33:41Wonderful.
00:33:42And if you get me caught,
00:33:45I have nothing to do with this. Got it?
00:33:47Listen, madam.
00:33:48I've been into this line of work for quite a while.
00:33:51I can handle it.
00:33:52I won't get caught.
00:33:54Even if I did,
00:33:56I wouldn't tell a word on you.
00:33:58I know how to handle this professionally.
00:34:01Perfect.
00:34:02Wait for my email then.
00:34:03I'll send you everything you need,
00:34:05and pleasure doing business with you.
00:34:07Yes.
00:34:11Step two in progress.
00:34:18Step three in progress.
00:34:24Come in.
00:34:25Hi. You must be Lila.
00:34:27I'm Dylan, head of HR and Human Resources here.
00:34:30It's a pleasure to meet you.
00:34:31Pleasure to meet you too.
00:34:32You are a lot prettier in person than your photo.
00:34:36My photo?
00:34:38Yes. The one on your resume.
00:34:40It's a beautiful photo.
00:34:42A headshot.
00:34:44But you're stunning.
00:34:45Thank you. I appreciate it.
00:34:47So, if you have any questions around here,
00:34:49or if there's anything you need figured out,
00:34:51I'm here.
00:34:52Oh, yeah. Actually, I will be needing your help.
00:34:55I'm just still trying to figure out how things work from here.
00:34:58Whatever you need. That's what I'm here for.
00:35:00Yeah. Actually,
00:35:02I will be needing a list of heads of finance
00:35:05and accountants for the past year
00:35:06following Mr. Alexander's directions.
00:35:09That might be a little difficult and kind of tricky.
00:35:13But I'll see what I can put together for you.
00:35:15Is there something wrong
00:35:18or something you need to look at specifically?
00:35:21Oh, no, no, no.
00:35:22It's just purely for my own records.
00:35:25Just making a list here.
00:35:27Okay. Well, that's right. That's good.
00:35:29Hey, so, have you heard about missing funds by chance?
00:35:35How do you know that?
00:35:36That's confidential.
00:35:38So, I guess it is true.
00:35:51Hello there.
00:35:52Welcome to our restaurant.
00:35:54We're delighted to have you.
00:35:55What will be happening today?
00:35:56Roy, we checked your menu online and we made reservations.
00:35:59Check your computer and bring us what we ordered.
00:36:01All right. Your food will be ready in five minutes.
00:36:03Will you be having anything else?
00:36:05Yes.
00:36:06Well, we're looking for someone.
00:36:08Someone?
00:36:09A waitress named Lila?
00:36:10Lila, you say?
00:36:12Unfortunately, we don't have anyone on our staff going by that name.
00:36:17Well, a friend of mine told me there will be a girl working here named Lila.
00:36:22I'm quite certain there's no one named Lila on our staff.
00:36:26Well, maybe she's ashamed of working here.
00:36:28Maybe she's going by a different name.
00:36:30No, sir.
00:36:31We haven't employed any new staff for a while now
00:36:34and I'm offended that you think what we do here is worthless.
00:36:39Maybe I got the wrong place.
00:36:41You said she would be here, so where is she?
00:36:44Baby, we heard the man.
00:36:46Maybe she doesn't work here anymore.
00:36:48You're right.
00:36:49She really is good for nothing, isn't she?
00:36:51Right.
00:37:04Something isn't right.
00:37:06These transactions, they're not in the books.
00:37:16Dylan, do you have a moment?
00:37:17Of course. What's going on?
00:37:19I've stumbled across some really suspicious transactions within the company.
00:37:23Do you know anything about it?
00:37:25Where did you get your hands on this?
00:37:27I found them.
00:37:28Seems like someone or a group of people
00:37:31are diverting large sums of money away from the company.
00:37:35This is serious.
00:37:36We need to tread carefully.
00:37:38I can help you investigate and we just have to keep low.
00:37:42We can't be suspicious about this.
00:37:44I know. We have to find out who those people are and fast.
00:37:47I can try looking into this and getting more info.
00:37:50And Intel, I am the head of HR.
00:37:52But I need you to promise me that we will not tell anyone about this.
00:37:57Why not? I thought you wanted a promotion.
00:38:00You don't understand. This is dangerous.
00:38:03I could be in so much danger for just looking into this.
00:38:06Why? What do you have on those people?
00:38:09When I started investigating, I was just one person.
00:38:12And I figured out there was four people behind this.
00:38:14And I couldn't do anything.
00:38:16There are four of the head departments.
00:38:18I needed to tread carefully.
00:38:21How did you find out about this?
00:38:23I found a payroll slip with four names from people in different departments that don't exist.
00:38:28What?
00:38:40Hello?
00:38:41Hey, it's me.
00:38:43I'm calling to report what happened to Jayden this morning.
00:38:46Good job.
00:38:47Continue to keep trail of her.
00:38:50Follow her every single step.
00:38:52No. Even for a second.
00:38:54I got money wet. It's only half of it.
00:38:57You'll get the other half when I say so.
00:38:59All right. No games though.
00:39:01I can always find you just like I'm doing to that woman now.
00:39:05Don't worry. We have a deal.
00:39:07I always keep my promises.
00:39:16Hi, James. How's it going? How's the restaurant?
00:39:19Hey, Lila. Just checking in.
00:39:21How's everything going?
00:39:23Good. It's a little different than my waitressing days, that's for sure.
00:39:26That's good to hear. We miss it at the restaurant, but I understand it's all for the better.
00:39:30Listen, I had an unusual visitor at the restaurant today.
00:39:33Some guy was asking about you. It felt strange.
00:39:36Really? Who was it?
00:39:38No, he didn't say. He just said he wanted to see you, and he was with a woman too.
00:39:42That's weird. Did he say his name or...
00:39:46He didn't say anything in particular.
00:39:48Just said he wanted to see you because he heard you with his waitress there.
00:39:52He must be one of my admirers.
00:39:55So many people used to tell me that I looked pretty before.
00:39:58I thought so too, but he sounded like he knew you, like he knows you.
00:40:04Strange. Don't worry about it though. I'm sure it's nothing.
00:40:07Lila, please be careful. You never know who might show up.
00:40:10Don't worry, James. I'm going to be just fine.
00:40:14If you ever get into trouble, give me a call, okay?
00:40:17Alright. Goodnight, James.
00:40:23Who was that?
00:40:26Oh, it was just James.
00:40:28He was calling to see how I was doing working as a secretary.
00:40:31Nothing to worry about.
00:40:33Okay.
00:40:40Alexander, spill the beans.
00:40:43How did you manage all of this? It's really impressive.
00:40:46It's a combination of things, Lila.
00:40:48Knowing the right people, networking, being in a circle of influence,
00:40:52and of course, knowing what needs to be done.
00:40:55But the most important thing in the business world,
00:40:57not just knowing the right people,
00:41:00but to know how to make them useful for yourself.
00:41:03How do you make people useful for yourself?
00:41:06That's actually a good question.
00:41:09I don't think I can explain.
00:41:11There's a psychology trick that comes with it.
00:41:14You need to know how to make people do what you want
00:41:17and how to make them go in peace.
00:41:19You need to need them.
00:41:21How do you use people?
00:41:26So Jaden used me.
00:41:28He used me and then disposed of me when I wasn't available to be trapped on anymore.
00:41:33Now I understand.
00:41:35Sounds like a winning formula. I'd love to get into that more.
00:41:38Just remember, Lila, it all starts with people.
00:41:41Knowing the right people will open the doors you never thought possible.
00:41:45Social networks are now tools.
00:41:48So that's the key.
00:41:50I'll make sure to use your advice.
00:41:52You're welcome.
00:41:54I know you do.
00:41:56And I'm sorry that I can't love you back, Alex.
00:41:59You're a good man.
00:42:01You will. Eventually you will.
00:42:04You'll see.
00:42:10Hola, Lila.
00:42:12You speak Spanish too?
00:42:14I do.
00:42:15You know, I know we just work together, but we can be friends, no?
00:42:20Friends?
00:42:22I don't do friends.
00:42:24I'm going to be just fine on my own.
00:42:28Okay, since you're here,
00:42:30do you remember you were telling me about people that actually don't exist on the payroll?
00:42:34Shh, please.
00:42:36You can't talk about that here.
00:42:39Why?
00:42:40You don't know who's working for whom.
00:42:42Alright, well, can you elaborate?
00:42:44So, the heads of the department put a list together with names that go straight into their private accounts.
00:42:51These names have job descriptions that don't exist in the company.
00:42:55They do this so that all of the money goes into the private account.
00:42:59The heads of the department get away with this because they're all working together.
00:43:03Do you remember the list that I made last week?
00:43:06Yeah.
00:43:08What about it?
00:43:10I made it, and I put it in for Alexander to see.
00:43:14Then, nothing happened, so I let it pass.
00:43:17Dylan, that's a massive gap between the actual income and what's submitted for audit.
00:43:22How did you uncover this?
00:43:24I've known for a while now,
00:43:26but I needed to just let it pass or my supervisors would have fired me.
00:43:30I didn't have a choice.
00:43:32So you were aware about this wrong going all along?
00:43:35Yes, I've known, but my hands are tied.
00:43:38I needed to get concrete evidence before I could do anything.
00:43:42Thank you for being honest with me, Dylan.
00:43:45For now, we need to dig deeper and gather evidence against those involved,
00:43:49and then we can bring them down.
00:43:58Alexander, we have a serious issue.
00:44:01There are significant financial discrepancies within the company involving key individuals.
00:44:07I'm sorry.
00:44:26Alexander, I was thinking,
00:44:28what if we collaborate on a business venture together?
00:44:31With your expertise and my determination,
00:44:34it's like a perfect combination.
00:44:37I must admit, Lala, your drive is admirable.
00:44:40What do you have in mind?
00:44:42I was observing your industry very closely.
00:44:45There are rumors of a groundbreaking project,
00:44:48and if we played our cards right, it might be ours.
00:44:51What do you know about our business?
00:44:54Let's just say that I have a very keen instinct on business.
00:45:01Together, we'll succeed.
00:45:07You know how to be convincing.
00:45:09But these matters are extremely sensitive.
00:45:13Millions of dollars are at play there.
00:45:16How do I know I can trust you?
00:45:19Trust is to be earned. I do realize that.
00:45:22I propose a mutually beneficial arrangement.
00:45:26You make me the major shareholder of the company,
00:45:29and I make sure that all your interests are secured.
00:45:34We either rise or fall together.
00:45:37What's in it for you?
00:45:39A chance to prove myself, of course.
00:45:41And an opportunity to be a part of something bigger.
00:45:44Ida got the thieves out of your company, remember?
00:45:47They were stealing money right under your nose.
00:45:50But I did learn something from you.
00:45:52You have to use the people to get to the top.
00:45:55And this is what I'm planning to do,
00:45:57for both me and you.
00:45:59It's not only about you.
00:46:02All right, Lila.
00:46:04Let's embark on this journey together.
00:46:07You've proven to be very capable,
00:46:09and I have a feeling that you will do this again.
00:46:13I was right about you.
00:46:15There is something inside,
00:46:18but I didn't figure it out.
00:46:22Yet.
00:46:24Then I'll leave it to you to figure.
00:46:32A few months later
00:46:41Alexander?
00:46:42Lila?
00:46:44I have a proposal to make that will benefit your company.
00:46:47And what could that be?
00:46:48There is an application that I came across.
00:46:51This person, if hired, will do great good for your company.
00:46:56And in fact, I think he should be promoted to head of finance.
00:47:00Where is this Chetan guy?
00:47:02What makes him special?
00:47:03Oh, he came highly recommended by a previous employer.
00:47:06I think a person like him will be a very valuable addition to the team.
00:47:11I still need more assurance, Lila.
00:47:14What makes you think he is the guy?
00:47:17As I said before, he is very professional,
00:47:21and he is very qualified.
00:47:22A person like that will be an amazing ally.
00:47:27All right.
00:47:30If you believe in his capabilities,
00:47:32then speak to Dylan, personal administrator.
00:47:35If Dylan approves, then so be it.
00:47:38Thank you, Alexander.
00:47:39I make sure this benefits all of us.
00:47:42I hope so.
00:47:54Dylan?
00:47:56I want you to contact this person and tell him that he was recruited by us.
00:48:00You decided to hire him?
00:48:02You know I don't have that much power.
00:48:04Mr. Alexander did.
00:48:06Jaden Phillips.
00:48:09Yeah.
00:48:21James, you are the only one that I can trust this with.
00:48:25I'm orchestrating a plan, slowly moving towards a goal.
00:48:29You're my family now, and that's why I need your help.
00:48:33You are the one who knows the whole story.
00:48:35You were the one helping me out of the snow,
00:48:38out of the loneliness and the despair that he put me through.
00:48:40I thought you bounced back.
00:48:42I thought letting you live with Alex would have taken your mind off of him.
00:48:47Bounce back?
00:48:49James, you don't just bounce back after a man just throws you out in the snow
00:48:53after you decided to spend the rest of your life with him.
00:48:57I understand. I understand.
00:49:00You don't understand.
00:49:02Nobody can understand me, James.
00:49:05The only thing that keeps me going is if he feels the pain that I felt.
00:49:10I need your help. Are you going to help me or not?
00:49:13Yeah, Lila, I'll help you. You're like family to me.
00:49:15I'll help you regardless.
00:49:17Thank you, James.
00:49:19Now you need to move quick.
00:49:21It is very crucial. I'm counting on you.
00:49:24I'll always help you out, Lila. You're family to me.
00:49:27Perfect.
00:49:35Hello.
00:49:36Hey, hello there.
00:49:38You look familiar. Do I know you?
00:49:40Yeah, yeah. I'm the owner of this restaurant, and you're a stunning beauty.
00:49:45Oh, thank you.
00:49:52Michelle! I got the job!
00:49:56I got the job! They're giving me a high position in the firm!
00:49:59Oh my god, babe, that's amazing!
00:50:01Yeah!
00:50:02Congratulations! I'm so proud of you.
00:50:04I can't believe it. I left it to luck, and, you know, like, I can't believe this is happening to me.
00:50:10I'm so proud of you. It's amazing.
00:50:13You deserve this.
00:50:16I know, and it comes with a higher pay, and it comes with many other benefits.
00:50:22I can't believe this is happening to me, and they're going to make me a head of finance.
00:50:26This is going to be the biggest win for me.
00:50:29You know, ever since you came into my life, you bring me good luck charm.
00:50:35Yes, I think I am your good luck charm.
00:50:37You are. Of course you are.
00:50:39And you know what? Anything you want, I will give it to you.
00:50:43I would like a Birkin bag.
00:50:45And you should have your Birkin bag.
00:50:47Thanks, honey.
00:50:49Anything for my good luck charm.
00:50:53You're the best.
00:50:54I know.
00:50:57Lila, I just sent an email to a Mr. Jaden Phillips. He'll be joining us real soon.
00:51:02Thank you, Dylan. I appreciate your efficiency.
00:51:05I'm sure Mr. Jaden will be a perfect addition to our team.
00:51:12Thanks.
00:51:19Cheers.
00:51:23Alex, our joint venture could be revolutionary.
00:51:27I'll handle the majority of work, and you just check in from time to time.
00:51:31Majority of work?
00:51:33What makes you think you should be having a major cut compared to mine?
00:51:39Darling, must I remind you how I un-revealed all the thefts in your company?
00:51:47I just have a talent for this kind of things.
00:51:50For discovering secrets and all the rest.
00:51:55Not even taking a break until you get what you want, aren't you?
00:51:58Why not just become my wife?
00:52:00You can still have all of this.
00:52:02But you don't need to work so hard.
00:52:04Alexander, you do realize that marriage comes with its own complications, right?
00:52:10You just want to keep things interesting.
00:52:13And besides, the power dynamic is way more thrilling like this.
00:52:18Alright, Lila.
00:52:20Once again, you've proven yourself to be smart and good with management.
00:52:25The company is yours.
00:52:26You won't regret this.
00:52:29I can bring this company to great heights. I just can feel it.
00:52:33I always knew there was something about you.
00:52:36Was it just charisma? I'm not sure.
00:52:39Though I still know nothing about your past.
00:52:42Who exactly are you?
00:52:45Patience, my friend. Patience.
00:52:48Time is not right yet.
00:52:50When the time is right, you will know everything.
00:52:53You still have a lot of secrets.
00:52:56Your mystery keeps attracting me every day to you.
00:53:01A woman with secrets and confidence will never cease to amaze me.
00:53:05That's exactly who I am.
00:53:07A woman with a lot of secrets.
00:53:15Hello?
00:53:17Here comes the day of our report.
00:53:22Special.
00:53:23And that's how she did it today.
00:53:26Thank you for your efforts.
00:53:27You've done a good job.
00:53:29Find out where she's going next.
00:53:31I need something important to arrange.
00:53:34I need to know where she's going tomorrow night.
00:53:36Just report to me before then.
00:53:38Got it.
00:53:39What about...
00:53:40Listen, just check your phone.
00:53:42I transferred you the rest of the payment already.
00:53:45Now go do your job that I pay you for.
00:53:52I can't... I can't...
00:54:00Okay.
00:54:05Hey, Lila, what's up?
00:54:07Hey, James.
00:54:08I'll need you to make us surprises tomorrow.
00:54:10You don't need...
00:54:12My time?
00:54:13I need you to make her fall for you and hard.
00:54:16Should we really be doing this?
00:54:18James, are you with me or not?
00:54:20You know that I'm doing this, with or without you.
00:54:23Does Alex know about any of this?
00:54:25Unless you tell him about it, there's no way of him knowing.
00:54:28I don't even answer phone calls near him.
00:54:31Do you think that any of this is fair to him?
00:54:36There is literally no turning back.
00:54:38I'm about to close a deal and Alex is going to make me a major shareholder.
00:54:42I'm doing this.
00:54:43Alex was the one who told me that I should use people to get what I want.
00:54:47So all I'm doing is following his advice.
00:54:50My revenge is this close, okay?
00:54:53So I'm going to do it.
00:54:55Regardless, are you with me or are you not?
00:54:59I'm on your side, Lila.
00:55:02Perfect.
00:55:06Step three.
00:55:15Lila, Blake and Maggie, have a seat.
00:55:23What's up, Alexander?
00:55:24Is there anything important you want to talk about?
00:55:26Yes, there is.
00:55:29We are ready for a business venture.
00:55:33But there is a catch.
00:55:34What's the catch?
00:55:35The catch, my dear, is you.
00:55:38I need you to oversee things there for a while.
00:55:41The benefits of being a shareholder?
00:55:44Well, you're lucky that you make me one.
00:55:46Because now I can overlook business while you're away juggling your other ventures.
00:55:50Good.
00:55:51I really trust in you.
00:55:53But, Lila, you need to be very careful.
00:55:56Because I invested too much into this.
00:55:58If it doesn't work out, it may be over for us.
00:56:02Don't worry, Alexander.
00:56:04I wouldn't have agreed if I wasn't sure of the potential of this new business.
00:56:09Good. That's good.
00:56:11On the other hand, the guy you recommended for the head of finance, Jaden, is ready to start.
00:56:17Really?
00:56:19Yeah.
00:56:20Doug wanted to introduce him for our team.
00:56:23But he will be on a business trip when he comes.
00:56:26Well, I guess we can be introduced personally once I'm back.
00:56:31Look, his resume is wonderful.
00:56:33And I recommended him to you.
00:56:36So I'm sure he will be a great addition to the team and work as hard as I have been.
00:56:41Yes.
00:56:42And one more thing.
00:56:44I need somebody to keep an eye on everything that's going on here.
00:56:49Do you have somebody to recommend?
00:56:51Oh, Dylan is the perfect person for that.
00:56:53I'll delegate it to him.
00:56:55Sure.
00:56:56Anything else?
00:56:57No.
00:56:59Thanks.
00:57:07Step by step, Jaden.
00:57:09I'll give you everything you've ever dreamed of and more.
00:57:12And then I'll just take it all away from you overnight.
00:57:15I'm going to ruin your life.
00:57:19Hey, Dylan.
00:57:20Are you at the office right now?
00:57:22Oh, cool.
00:57:23I'll be right there.
00:57:34Oh, hey.
00:57:35It's you.
00:57:36What are you doing here?
00:57:37Can't a man catch some down time around here?
00:57:40I'm not speculating.
00:57:41I just, um, I thought it was quite a nice coincidence for us to bump into each other.
00:57:45Want to grab lunch?
00:57:46Yeah, I'd love to.
00:57:51So, Michelle.
00:57:52Tell me about yourself.
00:57:54There's not really much to tell, honestly.
00:57:56Um, I grew up in a little town in Kansas and I graduated from SNU.
00:58:02Living a pretty regular life so far.
00:58:04How about you?
00:58:05Well, I'm from Minnesota and I grew up in Canada.
00:58:09I don't have any hobbies because I've got a restaurant to run.
00:58:12No way.
00:58:13Why are you so surprised?
00:58:15You seem like an all-rounder.
00:58:16I can't imagine you wouldn't have any hobbies.
00:58:21Well, I guess we could find out what you enjoy.
00:58:26But first, let's eat.
00:58:40What's up, Lila?
00:58:41How's it going?
00:58:42Dylan.
00:58:44I need you to do me a favor.
00:58:46When the new head of finance starts, I want you to keep an eye out for him.
00:58:50Just give him a warm welcome, just like you did when I first started.
00:58:53Show him around the office, introduce him to the team.
00:58:56You know the drill.
00:58:58Sure thing.
00:58:59You know it's my job to show the newbies around here.
00:59:01Ask them and see if they need my help when they need it.
00:59:05Got it.
00:59:06Do I mention you?
00:59:07Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
00:59:08I want you to personally introduce us when the time is right.
00:59:11As for now, I just want you to keep tabs on him.
00:59:15Tell me everything he does.
00:59:17I just want to make sure that he's doing his job right while I'm away, you know?
00:59:23Lila, are you ready for the trip?
00:59:26Yeah, I was just clearing things up with Dylan, making sure he has everything while I'm away.
00:59:31Good.
00:59:32It's crucial that things are running smoothly here while you're gone.
00:59:36Of course.
00:59:37Don't worry about it.
00:59:38I have everything under control.
00:59:40I made sure that everything works smoothly here while I'm away.
00:59:44And, in fact, I have a trusted ally that will report everything.
00:59:49When I say everything, I mean everything that's going on around here.
00:59:53Really?
00:59:54Who's that?
00:59:55I can't disclose his identity yet.
00:59:58At least not yet.
01:00:00Alright, I understand.
01:00:02I'll be on your way then.
01:00:05As far as things running well here, I trust your judgments.
01:00:13Alexander, I want you to be very, very careful around here.
01:00:18A lot of things can go wrong if you're not on guard.
01:00:22Thanks, Lila.
01:00:23You're welcome.
01:00:24It's been a pleasure.
01:00:35Alex!
01:00:37Long time no see.
01:00:39How's everything?
01:00:40Oh, it's been good.
01:00:41Just wanted to taste my favorite dish and you know there's no better place than here.
01:00:46I thought you abandoned me when you took my little sister away.
01:00:49Don't say that.
01:00:51You're hurting my feelings.
01:00:52You know that's not true.
01:00:53I was just really busy recently.
01:00:55By the way, I'm here right now.
01:00:57Fair enough.
01:00:58How's Lila?
01:00:59Everything okay?
01:01:00Oh yeah, she's doing great.
01:01:03She's been doing wonders in my company.
01:01:05By the way, I'm just amazed at how capable she is.
01:01:08Yeah, I get that, but are you not worried?
01:01:13She's working for you, living with you, but still keeping things casual.
01:01:20Are you worried she's not committing fully?
01:01:23No, I think it's all fine.
01:01:25Maybe it's just not that easy for her to trust when it's the gun to open up to somebody.
01:01:31But I can feel that she's working from the heart.
01:01:35I think she wants to do that, not just because she has to do that.
01:01:39Yeah, I get that.
01:01:41But there's more to people than meets the eye.
01:01:44I just hope she doesn't do you wrong.
01:01:46Thank you, James.
01:01:47I'm going to be fine.
01:01:48Let's enjoy the meal.
01:01:50Exactly how much do you know about her?
01:01:53What do you know about her?
01:01:56To be honest, James, I know nothing about her.
01:02:01She doesn't tell me anything.
01:02:03That just drives me crazy.
01:02:08But I am trying not to think about that too much, but it's just hard.
01:02:14She's doing really good at my company.
01:02:16She helped me sort out a few issues, including the financial issue there.
01:02:21So, damn it.
01:02:23Maybe it's just like you said.
01:02:25She'll open up when she's ready.
01:02:28But until then, do take care of her and stay open-minded.
01:02:35Can you please tell me what exactly happened to her?
01:02:39What's her story, James?
01:02:41It's not my story to tell.
01:02:45Yeah, well, sure.
01:02:51One down, two to go.
01:02:56You're a strong, independent woman, Lila.
01:03:02You're a queen.
01:03:04You're not going to let any man mistreat you again.
01:03:07Jaden, he did it first.
01:03:10He broke my heart.
01:03:11He shattered my life into pieces.
01:03:13I'm going to make him face the consequences.
01:03:18Feel the pain that I felt and be as miserable as he made me feel.
01:03:25Jaden, Jaden.
01:03:27Did you ever love me?
01:03:29Did you ever think of me after we broke up?
01:03:33Or was it all for show?
01:03:41Remember why you're doing this, Lila.
01:03:43Remember what brought you here.
01:03:49You're going to prove to everybody and to yourself
01:03:53that no matter what life throws at you,
01:03:56you're going to crawl out of it.
01:03:59How have you been doing?
01:04:01Great.
01:04:02I'm just trying to meditate.
01:04:04Can I have some alone time, please?
01:04:08Yeah, sure.
01:04:09I just, uh, you didn't eat anything today.
01:04:12So I asked the chef to make something special for you.
01:04:14It's downstairs.
01:04:15Cool, I appreciate it.
01:04:17Now, could I have some silence, please?
01:04:25Can I know how you exactly met James?
01:04:29I think I need to know everything.
01:04:31Like how, when, and why it happened.
01:04:35What does that have to do with anything?
01:04:37Why are you asking me?
01:04:38That's all I said.
01:04:40I told you, me and James are just friends.
01:04:45I just, I don't feel that it's true.
01:04:50First James saying, I don't have to snooping around,
01:04:53and now you're saying you're just friends.
01:04:57Is something happening between the two of you?
01:05:00Well, if there is, you're going to find out.
01:05:04Soon.
01:05:10Soon.
01:05:17Remember, it's a huge deal.
01:05:18Don't mess it up.
01:05:19I've heard that so many times, Alexander.
01:05:22Why can't you just trust me?
01:05:24If you don't trust me, you could just go instead of me.
01:05:26You know I'm not doubting your competence, right?
01:05:29It's just a huge risk.
01:05:31And I know that.
01:05:33All right, you can handle this.
01:05:41Remember, I believe in you.
01:05:43You can do this.
01:05:45Is everything all right?
01:05:47Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's fine.
01:05:49Yeah, everything's fine.
01:05:50I just need to get going, that's all.
01:05:54I imagine he was caught in the snow, James.
01:05:56And every time it snows, you remember him.
01:05:59What happened?
01:06:00Uh, where is this coming from?
01:06:02You didn't answer the question.
01:06:04Look, it's not even worth discussing.
01:06:05It's not a big deal.
01:06:06We just met in the snow.
01:06:08That's all.
01:06:09Sure.
01:06:10Look, I really need to get going.
01:06:12Um, I'll call you when I get there,
01:06:14and it's just going to be a few days, so...
01:06:16All right.
01:06:17Be careful.
01:06:27Something was wrong with your eyes.
01:06:31Something just doesn't feel right.
01:06:34Your gaze is cold.
01:06:36Was it everything like that?
01:06:39I'm just mentioning it now.
01:06:44I'm not doing it for your sake.
01:06:54So, Michelle.
01:06:55Tell me about yourself.
01:06:57Where did you go to school?
01:07:00I went to Stanford, actually.
01:07:02Great times there.
01:07:04And what about relationships?
01:07:05Have you been married?
01:07:07I was once.
01:07:09It didn't really work out.
01:07:11But then I met Jaden,
01:07:12and we've been together since college.
01:07:16Whenever he needed me,
01:07:17I was there for him.
01:07:19I see.
01:07:20What about you, James?
01:07:21Have you ever been married?
01:07:23No, no, I, uh...
01:07:25My sole focus has been on the restaurants
01:07:28since I've started it.
01:07:30What about love?
01:07:32Have you ever been in love?
01:07:34Yeah, once.
01:07:36It happened during the snowfall.
01:07:38Oh, tell me more about that.
01:07:40That's not all in the past.
01:07:42Tonight is about us.
01:07:44Oh.
01:07:45Tell me, what do you like to do?
01:07:48I love shopping.
01:07:50It's my therapy.
01:07:52I'm guessing that's why I saw you at the boutique.
01:07:54You're right.
01:07:55It's my favorite thing to do in the whole world.
01:07:58Besides being with me?
01:08:00Oh, James, stop.
01:08:02Oh!
01:08:03Oh, what was that?
01:08:04Did you just reject me?
01:08:06Oh, no, I could never.
01:08:10Then let's not waste any more time.
01:08:12Cheers.
01:08:13Cheers.
01:08:29Hello?
01:08:30Check your email.
01:08:31Picture sent.
01:08:35Good job.
01:08:37Keep them coming.
01:08:38We're almost done here.
01:08:40And remember to not get caught.
01:08:43If you raise any suspicions, you're on your own here.
01:08:56Hello?
01:08:57Lila?
01:08:58How was your business trip?
01:09:00Doing well.
01:09:02I am confident we will seal the deal and both our names soon.
01:09:06Got rocky at one point, but I managed to get it under control.
01:09:10Eventually.
01:09:11Nice to hear that.
01:09:13Congratulations, Lila.
01:09:14Well done.
01:09:16I, uh, I missed you.
01:09:19How about we grab a late night dinner when you get back?
01:09:22Oh, I missed you too.
01:09:24But I'm kind of tired after the trip.
01:09:28You sound different.
01:09:30It's really hard to recognize the girl who served me a salmon with asparagus at Jim's place.
01:09:36You are so right.
01:09:38The old Lila is gone.
01:09:41What's exactly your story?
01:09:43What's your past?
01:09:44What happened to you?
01:09:46I need to know everything.
01:09:48All this time, I was trusting you, but now you're just making it too difficult for me to keep trusting you.
01:09:55When you get back, you tell me everything.
01:09:59Everything about yourself.
01:10:01Or, otherwise you're out of my business.
01:10:05Calm down.
01:10:07I'll tell you everything you need to know.
01:10:09Honestly, I'm surprised you lasted this long.
01:10:11I'm really impressed.
01:10:13Yeah, it's just how you said.
01:10:15It must be out of my mind.
01:10:18But, uh, maybe it's just how crazy I am about you.
01:10:22Don't say that.
01:10:23Look, I understand that you're upset, but you need to chill.
01:10:28I have a lot of good news for you.
01:10:31Speaking of good news, I have even bigger things to share with you when I'm back.
01:10:37Alright?
01:10:39I have a lot to discuss when you'll be back.
01:10:42Oh, I didn't mention.
01:10:45This guy, Jayden Phillips, the new head of finance, he just started today.
01:10:50Great.
01:10:51Sure.
01:10:52Be careful.
01:10:59Thank you, Mr. Alexander.
01:11:03I am really excited to be here.
01:11:05Thank you for giving me the opportunity.
01:11:07The pleasure is ours, Jayden.
01:11:09The application really caught our eyes.
01:11:11It actually was handpicked by my secretary.
01:11:13Wow, um, thank you.
01:11:16I would like to thank her personally.
01:11:18Do you know where she is?
01:11:20I didn't see her at the front desk when I came in.
01:11:22Well, she is away on a business trip.
01:11:26She'll be back in a few days, very soon.
01:11:28So you can thank her later.
01:11:30She personally recommended you to HR.
01:11:33Wow, I am stead.
01:11:35Everything you need to start will be shown to you.
01:11:38I hope we'll get along very well.
01:11:40Thank you, sir.
01:11:41I hope I don't give you any regrets.
01:11:43Nice to hear that, Jayden.
01:11:50Hey there, you must be Jayden.
01:11:52It's Dylan, nice to meet you.
01:11:54Nice to meet you too, Dylan.
01:11:55They call me the personnel person around here.
01:11:57I'm here to show you the ropes and let you know if you have any questions.
01:12:00I very much appreciate that, man.
01:12:01I hear there's a lot to learn here.
01:12:03No worries.
01:12:04I'm your friend.
01:12:05I got you.
01:12:06So, as head of finance, you're going to be dealing with a lot of documents from other departments.
01:12:12So let me show you the records room.
01:12:15Okay, yeah.
01:12:16Thanks, man.
01:12:17I appreciate that.
01:12:18Right this way.
01:12:19Okay.
01:12:20Jayden Phillips is here.
01:12:26Hey, Jayden.
01:12:27I'm heading out for a little bit.
01:12:29Again?
01:12:30Mitch, you're going out a lot lately.
01:12:32What's going on?
01:12:33Nothing major.
01:12:34I'm just going to see some friends.
01:12:36Friends?
01:12:37Who are these friends?
01:12:38You've been very secretive with it lately.
01:12:40You know that?
01:12:41What's really going on?
01:12:42Why do you always have to interrogate me?
01:12:44I do have a life outside this house.
01:12:45I know that.
01:12:46I just want to say hello to your friends.
01:12:48You want to go with me?
01:12:50That's a little bit crazy, no?
01:12:54Or are you just like insecure?
01:12:56You're calling me insecure?
01:12:57Huh?
01:12:58Are you gaslighting me?
01:12:59I don't know where you're going every night.
01:13:01Talk about life.
01:13:03What's your problem?
01:13:04We're not even married.
01:13:05Like, you married her, not me.
01:13:07Don't forget that.
01:13:09I won't be having you treat me like a housewife.
01:13:12You know I didn't mean that, baby.
01:13:14You know that, right?
01:13:15I won't tolerate you trying to tell me what I can and can't do.
01:13:21Mr. Diligent, I see.
01:13:24Putting us to shame with your work ethic.
01:13:26Nah, man.
01:13:27Just trying to stay on top of things, man.
01:13:29You know, Alex has been keeping an eye on you.
01:13:31Really?
01:13:32Yeah.
01:13:33He's starting to think you're secretly a workaholic.
01:13:35Nah, I'm just trying to keep my job.
01:13:38I'm not a workaholic.
01:13:40I'm just trying to keep my job.
01:13:42I'm not a workaholic.
01:13:44I'm just trying to keep my job.
01:13:46I'm not a workaholic.
01:13:47I'm not a workaholic.
01:13:49I'm just trying to keep the ship sailed smoothly, man.
01:13:52I vouched for you, too.
01:13:53I said that you're on top of everything, and you're a great guy.
01:13:56Man, that's sweet.
01:13:58I'm just trying to keep the money coming.
01:14:00Man's gotta eat, you know.
01:14:01Of course, you're right there.
01:14:03So, how was your last place of work?
01:14:06Well, there were some minor issues, so I had to leave.
01:14:09Minor issue?
01:14:10Regarding what?
01:14:11Yeah, well, for one, they didn't have a private executive lounge.
01:14:15Ah, okay.
01:14:16Definitely a serious issue.
01:14:18All right, well, have a good afternoon, and if you need anything, please feel free to let me know.
01:14:25Thank you, man. I appreciate it.
01:14:26No problem.
01:14:30There's something fishy about Jaden.
01:14:32I don't think I can trust him.
01:14:35Absolutely, Lila.
01:14:36I'll get back to you as soon as I find anything.
01:14:39When are you coming back to work?
01:14:42Jamie, what's wrong?
01:14:45Michelle, we need to talk.
01:14:47Talk about what?
01:14:49That hug. It was a goodbye.
01:14:51Goodbye? James, what are you talking about?
01:14:55I know you are in a relationship with Jaden, and have been living with him all this time.
01:15:03Why does that matter?
01:15:06What matters is that I don't want to be a part of what you and Jaden have going on. I'm done.
01:15:10Done?
01:15:13We can talk about this. Please tell me why.
01:15:16You're living with him, Michelle.
01:15:18I can't top that, and honestly, I don't want to.
01:15:21Then why did you go along with all of this?
01:15:23The dating, the conversations?
01:15:26I was ready to leave him and start a new life with you.
01:15:29As to why, you'll find out soon enough.
01:15:31And I'm really honored you're thinking about leaving your man for me, but you don't have to.
01:15:36That's too much, really.
01:15:38James, what are you saying?
01:15:40One thing you can do for me is to leave my restaurant a five-star review.
01:15:44Let's make it a deal for all the free meals so none of us feels bad about this.
01:15:51Don't do this, James.
01:15:54James, I'm so sorry that I dragged you into this.
01:15:57I know it has nothing to do with you, but you did it all for me.
01:16:01It's okay, Lyle. Thanks for the review, little man.
01:16:16I'm sorry I left you alone with Jaden.
01:16:18I'm sorry I left you alone with him.
01:16:20it all for me. No, it's okay, Lila. Thanks to you, I went on a date for the first time in a long time.
01:16:26I felt rusty. Since you're so thankful, how about you swing by the restaurant sometime when you're
01:16:31back? Of course I will. James, I've listened to all the recordings. Thank you for doing this.
01:16:39I know it wasn't easy for you. All I wanted for you was to be happy. I hope you find the closure
01:16:43you need and you deserve a happy life. James, why didn't you say anything about your feelings for me?
01:16:52Some things are just better left unsaid. You're already going through so much and
01:16:56I just wanted you to be happy. That's why I thought it would be best for you to live without a family.
01:17:04Even though I couldn't see through you, all you really cared about was my well-being.
01:17:08You made me feel better about what Jaden has put me through. And I feel so secure when you're around
01:17:13me. James, I'll come see you when I'm back. It's a lot for us to process right now. Good night.
01:17:26Proceed with the last phase. I will send you an email address. Send all the pictures and
01:17:35recordings there. Make sure it's untraceable and be careful. Got it? I will take care of it.
01:17:41Okay, control.
01:17:54Good morning, Dylan. Lila, you're mistaken about Jaden. His previous employer didn't have anything
01:18:00good to say about him at all. Excellent. Report this directly to Alexander. Let him handle this.
01:18:08Understood. I'll take care of it. Good job. And I'm coming back.
01:18:24Michelle, what's this? Jaden, I can explain. Explain? These pictures? These recordings?
01:18:34What else is there to explain? I was saying, you have to let me explain. You played me like a fool,
01:18:41huh? All the hangouts, late night outs that I've asked you about, you always said you'd
01:18:47just go out with your friends. Is that what it is? You've been cheating on my back?
01:18:52Please, let me explain. I left my wife for you, hmm? I left Lila for you, and this is how you
01:19:00repay me? You've cheated on my back? Don't blame me for the failure of your marriage.
01:19:07You decided to let her go. You decided to be unfaithful. And so what if I go and check out
01:19:13another man? It's not like we're married. I have freedom to do whatever it is I desire, so spare me
01:19:20nonsense. Is that all you have to say? What else is there to say? This is not what it looks like.
01:19:28Pack your things and leave. Get out!
01:19:43Alexander, we need to talk. Yes, Lila, we should talk.
01:19:50I knew nothing about you, and yet entrusted you. I gave you everything to fall in love with me,
01:19:55and then I looked into your eyes right before you left, and I realized I already lost the battle.
01:20:00There's something changed inside. I've been carrying an enormous amount of secrets,
01:20:07and it's been crushing my soul. I was here to talk, Lila. What happened?
01:20:12It's Jaden. He betrayed me, Alexander. He cheated on me, broke my heart, and he shattered
01:20:21everything that was left of me. I'm so sorry. It must be incredibly painful.
01:20:33It was. I just can't let it go. I was here to help you. You're not alone. You don't have to
01:20:39carry this alone anymore. You can't help me, Alexander. I know that you're a good man,
01:20:45but I just can't give you what you want of me right now. Until I make Jaden suffer for what
01:20:54he did to me, I will not let go of my past. You don't have to do it that way. This revenge will
01:21:01give you nothing. Just let it go. It's too late. I can't let it go. I already started the journey
01:21:09of revenge, and I will finish it, no matter what. You're better than that. You don't have to do
01:21:14this, and I'm here. I can erase all the pain he cost you. Until I make Jaden Phillips pay,
01:21:20I will not stop. Jaden Phillips? My new head of finance? Yeah, Jaden Phillips. Your new head of
01:21:33finance. Jaden, could you come to my office, please? Yes, right now.
01:21:51Uh, you wanted to see me, sir? Yes, Jaden, and I'd like you to meet someone.
01:21:56Lila! What are you doing here? Hello, Jaden. Surprise, surprise. I'm Alexander's secretary,
01:22:04and a major shareholder for the company's new venture. It was actually I who recommended you
01:22:09for this job. Wait, what? How? Right now, Lila is much more than just a secretary.
01:22:17As you've heard, she's one of the major shareholders of our new company. So,
01:22:23you'd better speak to her very carefully. Shareholder? How did that happen? You know
01:22:28what? That's not important. We're here to talk about you, and let's just cut straight to the
01:22:32chase. We found some pretty shady records from your previous employer. Whoa, whoa, whoa. That,
01:22:40how? That, that's not true. It is true, and now, unfortunately, we will have to let you go.
01:22:49Lila, how did you come here? I thought you were a waitress.
01:22:55It's nothing personal. I'm sorry, but we won't be needing your services here.
01:23:01And I trust Lila's judgments. I think now, Jaden, it's just time for you to leave.
01:23:07Oh, and by the way, I heard about your little fight with Michelle. Oh,
01:23:10I'm so sorry about that. You can go now. Get out of here. You're nothing but evil, Lila.
01:23:17He's so good to me.
01:23:25Who's there?
01:23:30Your worst nightmare. You, what are you doing here? Huh? Haven't you done enough? Oh, look at you.
01:23:39You're such a mess. I never thought I'd see you like this. Oh, actually, that's a lie. That is
01:23:46all I ever wanted, ever since you put me out in the snow all by myself. I wanted to see you suffer.
01:23:55I waited, and I saw you lose everything you love, and everyone you love, including that little
01:24:04mistress of yours. Such a shame, though. I didn't think that this would happen so fast. But here we
01:24:14are. You're a bitch. You deserve nothing but betrayal. You always wanted to be the perfect
01:24:23one, and you made me feel less. Everyone was always saying, Lila, Lila, the perfect one.
01:24:30Wow, is that why you hated me? Because I made you feel less? You are an asshole, and you deserve
01:24:40everything that's happened to you. You're sick, Lila. You're sick. And you're drunk. Pathetic.
01:24:48Oh, I have an idea. Why don't you ask Michelle to come help you with this mess?
01:24:52Oh, sorry, my bad. I forgot she left you.
01:24:58Rot in hell. I'm sure there's enough place for both of us here. Ciao now.
01:25:15I never thought that we'd be here together like this. Yeah, look at you, Lila. All grown up,
01:25:20and a big trot in the corporate world. Thank you, James. I really appreciate your support.
01:25:25I had nobody to go to when I was left out there in the snow all by myself, and I had nobody to
01:25:31help me. And you helped pick up the pieces of my life. It's all right, Lila. We're a family now.
01:25:38No, I've always admired your intelligence. Really glad you're now a part of my business.
01:25:43Alexander, thank you for saying something I didn't say in myself. You helped me a bunch.
01:25:53I understand everything. I hope you will heal from all the pain
01:25:57it cost you. Let that be a new chapter in your life, right?
01:26:06Without the both of you, it would have been a totally different story for me.
01:26:13That day when I met you under the snow should have been the surest day of my life.
01:26:23I was so sure that we would end up together.
01:26:28Only you'd love me as much as I did. We would have kids, and I'd cook you terrible meals.
01:26:35I used everyone around me to hurt you, but you're still the only one that I've ever loved.
01:26:44And now, we're gonna face loneliness for the rest of our lives.
01:26:48They all say that I'm strong, and this is the life that I have to live now.
01:26:57I will find peace.
01:26:58I will find peace.