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