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