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