Return Of The Secret Heiress 2025 - Full Movie
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00:00:01Sir, our stock is being shorted aggressively. We're about to hit the limit down.
00:00:07What the hell is going on here?
00:00:10Half of you came from major investment banks.
00:00:13Our stock is about to crash, and you're telling me there's nothing we can do.
00:00:17Sir, this is a coordinated attack from multiple investment funds.
00:00:22They're shorting us simultaneously. There is nothing we can do.
00:00:25Sir, what are our next steps?
00:00:29Well, looks like Shepard Group might be bankrupt by lunch time.
00:00:42Hey, this is a private meeting.
00:00:44Excuse me, ma'am. Could you hold on our cleaning for just a couple of minutes?
00:00:47Mr. Shepard, building a public company in just five years? That's impressive.
00:00:54Yeah, but losing your cool over a little bucket turbulence? That seems out of character for you.
00:01:03Do I know you?
00:01:06Wait, what are you doing?
00:01:09What are you doing?
00:01:11I don't want to do this. You're just a cleaner. You can't be messing with our company funds.
00:01:15This is incredible!
00:01:17What's going on?
00:01:19The shorting attempt. It's failing! The price is holding!
00:01:24Boss, our stock price is reaching today's opening value.
00:01:28We met before.
00:01:32They're still cleaning to do Mr. Shepard.
00:01:34Hold on.
00:01:35Tell me, how could I ever repay you for this?
00:01:39If the opportunity ever arises, you could give your next contract for construction to Harrison Group.
00:01:49Jason, can we have five now?
00:01:58Mr. Yates? What, only two bodyguards this time? You're not going soft on me, are you?
00:02:14No, ma'am, I just thought you might like discreet today. Now listen, everyone is waiting in New York for you to claim your inheritance as CEO of the Lewis criminal.
00:02:23Mr. Yates, you know that my investigations here aren't finished.
00:02:27Ma'am, I still don't understand why you've kept your identity a secret and why you've married this Ben Harrison fellow.
00:02:33Look, today is Ben's birthday. Anything we need to discuss, we can do it some other time.
00:02:38Ma'am, it really is time for you to accept your inheritance.
00:02:43Because what I want is a simple life with Ben.
00:02:48Ma'am, at least do me a favor and let Toby walk you onto the house. For my sake.
00:03:04Divorce papers. Sign it.
00:03:06Why?
00:03:07You are not worthy of my son anymore. The Harrison Group is practically a local celebrity now, especially since it's landed a $100 million contract. The Shepard Group. And you, you're just a cleaner.
00:03:27The truth is, Laura, I've wanted a divorce for a very long time. I need a wife who reflects my status.
00:03:34I secured that $100 million contract.
00:03:37You, a cleaning woman, handing out million dollar deals. Don't make me laugh.
00:03:43I did. It was my present to Ben for his birthday. I was the one who got Brian Harrison to give Ben that deal.
00:03:53What are you doing here?
00:03:56Clearly, Ben has found himself a woman more suitable for the Harrison family. Amber's family is practically a local royalty.
00:04:03Local royalty. A small town rich person is royalty.
00:04:08And what qualifications do you have to judge, Ms. Cleaner? Your resume boasts supermarket cashier and dinner waitress alongside janitor, doesn't it? Ben?
00:04:20What's going on? Is this why you want a divorce? Because of her?
00:04:25Oh, please. I've spent years building Harrison Group. You're still a cleaner. You just grew apart, that's all.
00:04:32No. No, I won't sign any agreement, Ben.
00:04:42I won't sign any agreement.
00:04:45Huh. Money is a motivator, isn't it? Ben.
00:04:50Alright. Here. $100,000. Open up a small shop or something like that.
00:04:56That's it. $100,000. I was the one that helped you make Harrison Group what it is today. Do you have any idea how much money I've brought in for you?
00:05:07Don't be ridiculous. You've never done anything for Ben's success. This is our active charity tool.
00:05:14Here. A million dollars. Take this. You just want more money, don't you? Just leave and never see Ben again.
00:05:22I never expected my three years of devotion to end like this since none of you respect me.
00:05:32A cleaning lady threatening us? I'm so scared. Just leave. You already make this house stink.
00:05:40Thank God she's gone. Go to written store.
00:05:50Sir, Laura Lewis' information.
00:05:57She's Ben Harrison's wife. No wonder why she wants to part with him.
00:06:04Actually, sir. Ben Harrison just divorced her.
00:06:08Divorced her? Wait a minute. Don't you remember?
00:06:14She's the one who helped us with the Smith contract three years ago.
00:06:18Yeah. She saved our hiding, though. Remember?
00:06:22Why would Ben Harrison dump someone who just got him a $100 million contract?
00:06:27I don't know. Let's get to the vinyl news.
00:06:35Hey! What are you doing? Let go of me!
00:06:37You attacked Amber! Apologize this instant!
00:06:43You're stealing from the Harrisons. We gave you a generous divorce settlement.
00:06:47You refused it, and now you're stealing.
00:06:49She couldn't afford it. You're a thief.
00:06:52You're a thief!
00:06:59That's mine! Give it back!
00:07:01Hey!
00:07:02That's enough!
00:07:05Laura?
00:07:06I want to say thank you properly for saving Shepard Group.
00:07:09It's really no worries, Mr. Shepard, but I'm just going through a divorce.
00:07:15You see? It's...
00:07:17Who are you, Laura's new squeeze?
00:07:19Excuse me. Do you know who I am?
00:07:22Is this true? You hooked up with this man while you were married to my son? Shame on you!
00:07:27Mr. Shepard, I...
00:07:28For your information, my name is Brian Shepard. I'm CEO of the Shepard Group.
00:07:34Oh, please. A big shot like Brian Shepard wouldn't be caught dead with a cleaner.
00:07:38You really don't recognize him, do you, Amber?
00:07:41That's really interesting considering I thought you were the one that secured that contract for Ben.
00:07:46That's ridiculous. He doesn't look like that. My ring.
00:07:51Jason, give it back to Ms. Davis.
00:07:52Oh, hey, what are you doing?
00:07:57Laura, let's get you out of here. Now.
00:08:00Hold on a minute, Laura. Who the heck is this man? Have you been sneaking around?
00:08:04It's a lie, ma'am. This is none of your business.
00:08:07All brown dead bodies! You're not going anywhere until that's when you tell us what's going on.
00:08:12We are the Harrisons. You can't just waltz in here and take her!
00:08:15Harrison, compared to the Shepard Group, you're nobody. I go back.
00:08:19What? Are you saying that is Brian Shepard? That's a lie!
00:08:23Don't you dare walk away from me, Laura! You come back here and explain yourself!
00:08:27Don't you take another step towards my son, Laura!
00:08:30Laura, does Ben even know you were the one who secured the 100 million deal?
00:08:37Let's just say that... Ben underestimated me.
00:08:42I don't feel good about going through the signing event. After how they treated you, maybe we should cancel it?
00:08:49No! Um... No, the event will proceed. Besides, I'll be there.
00:08:58There's a lot that I don't know about you, Laura. Who are you, truly?
00:09:05You'll find out, Mr. Shepard. Um, can you pull up over here, please?
00:09:11Mr. Gates, I want you to call all of the Lewis Group's business partners and we're going to have a meeting. An investment meeting. One week from today. Make sure everyone is there. Because after that meeting, I'm going to reclaim my place as the CEO of Lewis Group.
00:09:38Oh, excellent, Ms. Lewis. I'll start making arrangements tomorrow.
00:09:42Ben, Harrison. You're going to know exactly what it feels like to lose everything.
00:09:51After this ceremony, the Harrison family will finally be considered Maplewood City royalty.
00:10:00Only after then, my darling, we can get married.
00:10:03Laura, what are you doing here?
00:10:06Security! Get that woman out of here! We don't need cleaners at this event!
00:10:11Why wouldn't I be here? This is a business event, after all.
00:10:16Business? You wouldn't know business if it hit you on the head. A fancy dress doesn't make you high society, honey. Just get out!
00:10:23Don't tell me you've come looking for another rich man to play mistress for. You should have taken my $100,000 offer.
00:10:29Oh, Ben. Do you really think that you can sign this contract without me?
00:10:33Oh, Laura, this is really important for me. Do not ruin this, okay?
00:10:38You don't belong here. Just get out!
00:10:46That's what you get.
00:10:48This contract is mine. To give or take away as I see fit.
00:10:59Don't be ridiculous! This is insane! Who do you think you are?
00:11:03Yeah, put that down. You have no idea what you're doing.
00:11:05Security! She's lost a mind! This is a disaster!
00:11:09Ben, this contract was supposed to be my birthday present to you, but since you clearly don't deserve it,
00:11:17You really think ripping up that contract is going to help?
00:11:46You're so silly, Laura.
00:11:48Oh, please, honey. You couldn't explain business to a cleaning lady.
00:11:51Security! Get this woman out of here before she makes another mess.
00:11:55I was the one that started this deal with the Shepherds.
00:11:58And after careful consideration, I don't think the Harrison family is worthy of working with the Shepherds.
00:12:06You really think that the Shepard group and I could be torn up by something that you've done?
00:12:11You have no authority here.
00:12:13Of course she has the authority.
00:12:14That's the man that Laura went with the other day. What is he doing here?
00:12:24Mr. Shepard? How does he know her?
00:12:26Is that really Brian Shepard?
00:12:28Laura, are you alright?
00:12:30Mr. Shepard, I can assure you, I don't even know this woman. There must be some sort of misunderstanding.
00:12:38There's no misunderstanding here, Mr. Harrison. This contract with Shepard group is officially terminated. Effective immediately.
00:12:48Wait a minute. This contract, I thought you said you got it.
00:12:51It's her. She ruined the contract. You are his mistress, aren't you?
00:12:56An affair? She had an affair with that man behind my son's back?
00:13:02Mom, please, it's okay. This man is-
00:13:04Don't touch me! That woman destroyed your career in front of everyone, has an affair and you just stand there?
00:13:11You're a disgrace. An adulterer. You deserve to be around-
00:13:14Shut up!
00:13:15Mr. Shepard, I apologize for this whole mess, but I can assure you, this woman has tricked you.
00:13:23Tricked? Why don't you answer a question yourself, Ben?
00:13:29What was my name before we got married?
00:13:33Laura Lewis, right?
00:13:35Lewis Group? The Financial Giants?
00:13:38There's no way a Lewis is connected to this.
00:13:42That's crazy. There's no way you're related to the Lewis family name. That's absurd.
00:13:48It's- it's- it's absurd!
00:13:52A high society heirs wouldn't waste their time in Maplewood!
00:13:56Yeah. Yeah, it's a lie. It's a lie. This woman was a waitress when I met her. In fact, I saved her from a robbery three years ago.
00:14:04She's nothing special. She only married me out of gratitude.
00:14:08I was just a waitress. How convenient for your story, Ben.
00:14:13First time I met her, she was indeed a waitress at the diner.
00:14:16Okay, listen up, everybody. When- when I met her, I'd only just started my business.
00:14:21Mm-hmm. Now look at me. I'm signing multi-million dollar contracts. And look at her. Still just a clear.
00:14:27Mr. Shepard, that woman is my son's ex-wife. She's doing all this out of spite.
00:14:33She's lying, Mr. Shepard. She's just a cleaning lady for your business, isn't she?
00:14:38Let's make something clear. I was the one behind Harrison Group's success. I used my resources to help my ex-husband, but all he saw me as was the maid.
00:14:54Don't lie. You were never good enough for Ben when you married him. Oops.
00:14:59That roof was built with lies, Kathy. You never respected me. And Ben? Dumping me the second you thought you were successful on your own. And the cheating. I think you're blaming the wrong person.
00:15:14You were not good enough for Ben then, and you're certainly not good enough for him now.
00:15:19If you'd prefer to believe a liar's story, then the truth, Kathy. Consider this my resignation from the Harrisons.
00:15:28From everything.
00:15:35Wait, wait, wait, wait, Laura. You think you can just walk in here and, you know, ruin everything? And then just walk out like nothing happened?
00:15:40I don't think so. You're a cleaner. You're a cleaner that cleans toilets. Nobody cares about you.
00:15:46Cleaning toilets or not, at least I have my self-respect. I don't need a fancy title or a rich husband to feel important.
00:15:57I think there has been some sort of misunderstanding. I think all jobs are important. Right, Mom?
00:16:04Ben, what are you doing?
00:16:06But I don't think that a janitor should have some sort of influence over a deal as big as this.
00:16:12A janitor. Well, why don't we ask Miss Smith exactly how she landed that collaboration with Shepard?
00:16:22You did claim to have been the one that secured the deal, weren't you, Miss Smith?
00:16:27Mr. Shepard, it's all a lie. This woman, Laura, she's just a gold digger trying to trick you. I... but, well...
00:16:37A lie, you say? Miss Smith, I believe you mentioned securing this contract for Harrison Group. But I don't recognize you.
00:16:44Is this true, Miss Smith?
00:16:48Miss Lewis has helped me on several occasions. This contract was my way of showing my appreciation.
00:16:55But the contract... I mean, Laura tore it up. So can't we just print another one and get this signing ceremony underway?
00:17:03Reprinted, Mr. Harrison. Perhaps you haven't been paying attention without Miss Lewis' involvement. I wouldn't even consider partnering with your company.
00:17:17Today, I want to make it clear. Shepard Group has no plans to partner with Harrison Group in the future.
00:17:28Miss Smith, you lied to us. You destroyed everything.
00:17:32What? No, it's a misunderstanding. I can explain.
00:17:37Lewis? Lewis Family Group? This can't be.
00:17:41Believe what you want, Ben. Lewis Group will be holding a massive investment meeting later this week.
00:17:48Three of our vice presidents will be here in Maplewood. And I'm sure you can ask them if you still have any doubts about who I am.
00:17:58Everyone, listen to me. Shepard Group will not be partnering with Harrison Group.
00:18:06A man who can't keep his vows to his wife cannot be trusted to keep his word on the contract.
00:18:12The charade is sober, Mr. Harrison. Everyone here deserves to see the truth.
00:18:20Miss Lewis, shall we take this conversation elsewhere?
00:18:23Help!
00:18:31Mom!
00:18:32Someone get a doctor!
00:18:33Mom!
00:18:34It seems your night has taken quite the trip, Mr. Shepard.
00:18:38Mr. Shepard.
00:18:40Indeed.
00:18:41Perhaps it's best to leave them to it.
00:18:43What? What now?
00:18:57Mom, this is not all on me.
00:19:00Not on you! I was trying to help. She cheated on you with Shepard. Flaunted their affair.
00:19:06Exactly. And those dresses? Who could afford those on a janitor's salary?
00:19:12Miss Smith, how could you do this? We trusted you completely.
00:19:17No, no. I got Ben the deal. I had no idea Shepard would fall for Gora. She's a liar!
00:19:24Oh, stop it, Amber. You lied to us just as much as she did.
00:19:29Lied? You're on my side!
00:19:33And anyways, I have a plan.
00:19:35The Shepards are no one special.
00:19:38We can expose Laura and all her lies. Go national.
00:19:41We can make ourselves a household name.
00:19:45Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a very important phone call to make.
00:19:54Thank you so much for tonight, Mr. Shepard. Thank you as well for standing up with me first.
00:20:00It's alright, Laura. You deserve the credit for all your hard work.
00:20:03Can I ask you something? Do you have any place to stay tonight? Maybe a hotel?
00:20:08Don't worry about me, Mr. Shepard. I'll be fine. Um, excuse me, you can just drop me off.
00:20:14Actually, Laura, actually, Laura, there is something else.
00:20:19Would you consider to go out for dinner sometime? Just casually, of course.
00:20:22Mr. Shepard, are you asking me out?
00:20:27Please, call me Brian.
00:20:30And yes, technically, you're single now.
00:20:35Yes, that may be true, but going out with a newly divorced ex-cleaner isn't exactly proper.
00:20:45Proper?
00:20:47Laura, I don't give a damn about appearances.
00:20:51Tonight, I saw your intelligence and your strength.
00:20:56Those are qualities I truly admire.
00:20:59So what do you say?
00:21:01Dinner?
00:21:03Just two people getting to know each other.
00:21:05I'm sorry, Mr. Shepard. I actually have another appointment tonight, so I'm gonna get me out.
00:21:14Wait, Laura.
00:21:15Just here is fine.
00:21:19Laura?
00:21:20Laura, who is it? Laura, wait!
00:21:28Jason, find out who owns that car, and do it fast.
00:21:33Ian Lewis, who is this?
00:21:34It's Amber Smith.
00:21:35Mr. Lewis?
00:21:36I'm sorry for the late call, but I believe I have some urgent information about your family.
00:21:50I don't know who you are, Ms. Smith. How did you get this number?
00:21:56Don't worry about that right now. I believe I know someone impersonating Laura Lewis.
00:22:01Someone I know very well.
00:22:04Impersonating my niece? And where is this fake Laura?
00:22:09Right here in Maplewood. And let me tell you, she's causing quite a scene.
00:22:16Well, what is she doing exactly?
00:22:20And more to the point, what do you want from me?
00:22:24In the next few days, the Lewis Group will hold an investment meeting, right?
00:22:29I want to meet with the Vice Presidents.
00:22:32All will be revealed then.
00:22:34Very well. I'll have my secretary arrange a meeting.
00:22:37But be warned, if this is a waste of my time, I-
00:22:41It won't be.
00:22:42Trust me, Mr. Lewis.
00:22:44Thank you, Mr.
00:22:50That little rascal, Laura.
00:22:54I wonder what she's up to now.
00:23:00That car belongs to Mr. Yeats, the Lewis family bubbler.
00:23:04Oh.
00:23:06Lewis family.
00:23:08That's interesting.
00:23:10Could she be connected to them somehow?
00:23:13I'm not sure.
00:23:15Brian! There you are. I've missed you.
00:23:20Chloe.
00:23:22What are you up to?
00:23:24Chloe, what are you doing here?
00:23:26What do you mean? Can't I visit the man I love?
00:23:28We ended things for a reason.
00:23:31It was just one teensy mistake. I was- I was a little bit tipsy. Doesn't everyone deserve a second chance?
00:23:38Teensy mistake you said? You cheated on me.
00:23:41Is this your new fling? Ex-divorcey? Used a clean floor? It's quite the catch, you say.
00:23:53Look, my relationship with her is none of your business. And don't you dare talk about her like that.
00:23:59Please. An ex-cleaner turned social climber latching onto a wealthy businessman? It's a classic story.
00:24:08That's enough. I'll get the hell out of my office.
00:24:11You want to be careful, Brian. Duke Industries still holds a lot of weight in Maplewood.
00:24:15If you want Shepherd Group to stay afloat, you ought to be more careful.
00:24:24Seems like you've got more on your plate than Laura's Secrets now.
00:24:33This is it. The Lewis Group Vice Presidents are on the top floor.
00:24:37Once I'm done speaking with them, I'll have Ben's company rolling in business investments.
00:24:41I'll go speak with them first, and then I'll introduce you.
00:24:46Well, well, well. Look who it is. What a surprise.
00:24:51Did Brian teach you already? That's none of your business.
00:24:56Now, move aside, please.
00:24:58Laura, just what do you think you're doing, you street rat?
00:25:02You really think you can just ruin my events again? Haven't you ruined my life enough?
00:25:05Don't you have any shame?
00:25:06If you'll excuse me, I have an important meeting to get to.
00:25:09Oh, the nurse. After everything you've done, you think you can just waltz in here and manipulate them too?
00:25:16Seriously? I think you need to reconsider exactly who's manipulating who here.
00:25:22Oh, that's gold. You really think that they're going to let you in, Laura?
00:25:26Please, you're no one compared to me.
00:25:29You don't deserve to be here.
00:25:30The only ones who don't belong here are you three.
00:25:35And you, idiot. Believing every lie that she tells you. Wake up, Ben.
00:25:41Oh, Laura! Laura, come on. Why do you always pull this on me?
00:25:45I mean, seriously, can't you just let me enjoy one of my events for once?
00:25:49I know what this is.
00:25:50So stupid.
00:25:53Oh, shut your trap! Amber spoke directly with the CEO. He invited her to meet with the VPs before the main meeting.
00:26:01Yeah, Amber got me a partnership with the Loose Group.
00:26:05And unlike some people, I have a real invitation.
00:26:07Well, before you all start celebrating, why don't you take a look at this.
00:26:18Oh, that's rich.
00:26:20You may have Brian Shepard fooled, but you can't fool me.
00:26:23I spoke to Ian Lewis himself, CEO of Loose Group.
00:26:27Speaking of Brian, where is he right now?
00:26:31You mean my uncle?
00:26:33Ian, don't be ridiculous.
00:26:34Ian Lewis personally gave me this invitation himself.
00:26:40And besides, this looks fake. She's a liar.
00:26:45This is a personal invitation from Mr. Yates himself.
00:26:50It grants me access to the VIP elevator, which leads straight to the vice presidential suite.
00:26:55She's lying. They don't have a VIP elevator in this hotel.
00:26:58Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?
00:27:02Is there a special elevator for VIPs in this hotel?
00:27:06Not that I know of.
00:27:08See? She's lying.
00:27:10There you have it, Laura. Even the hotel staff can spot a fake.
00:27:14Go on, get lost before things get worse.
00:27:16Here, take this one. Lead me to the Vice Presidents.
00:27:23You have no idea what you just did.
00:27:27There will be consequences.
00:27:31Besides, if you have this relationship with Ian Lewis that you claim to have,
00:27:36why don't you just ask him to get the two of them an invitation?
00:27:42Security! Security! We need this woman removed immediately.
00:27:45She is harassing me.
00:27:46We're done with your games, Laura. You're just a fraud.
00:27:49Man, place me here.
00:27:50What?
00:27:51Hold on!
00:27:52Brian Shepard?
00:27:56You think money buys you the right to walk all over people? Well, it doesn't.
00:28:01Yeah. Wasn't enough to kick us out of Maplewood, was it, huh?
00:28:04What other plans do you have to destroy this time?
00:28:07Get you out?
00:28:08After what you did to Laura, you had it coming.
00:28:11Don't play dumb. We know exactly what's been happening here.
00:28:15How long has this little affair been going on?
00:28:17You've been sleeping with her since she was married to my son.
00:28:19Hold on a second. An affair?
00:28:23You think Laura and I, you people are unbelievable.
00:28:29Mr. Carter, get down here ASAP. We have a situation.
00:28:34What, you think you can just boss the manager around now? Is that it?
00:28:37We'll stick around and watch you crash and burn.
00:28:40Miss Lewis, apologies for the delay. How can I help you this evening?
00:28:43Thank you, Mr. Carter, for getting down here so quickly.
00:28:46It seems there's a misunderstanding.
00:28:50These people don't think that I belong here.
00:28:53Well, Mr. Carter, I can assure you, this woman is a cleaner.
00:28:56A cleaner? Nonsense.
00:28:58I personally greeted Miss Lewis upon her arrival in Maplewood three years ago.
00:29:02Exactly.
00:29:04Lewis Group, my company, has some major investments planned here in Maplewood.
00:29:10And here, in Maplewood, I was just here investigating potential business opportunities.
00:29:15No, this woman doesn't know the difference between business and a hole in the ground.
00:29:19She's been this way since my son divorced her. She's insane.
00:29:23Actually, I met Laura three years ago at the coffee shop.
00:29:27She helped secure a profitable investment for Shepard Group.
00:29:30No, it's a lie. Mr. Shepard, she's tricking you too.
00:29:38You know, it's exhausting trying to argue with people who forget who helped them.
00:29:45Mr. Carter, would you mind showing me to the VIP elevator?
00:29:48Wait, is that why you're covering for her? Huh? Because of the affair? Because she slept with you?
00:29:53Excuse me. Of course.
00:29:54Who are you and how dare you speak to Miss Lewis that way?
00:29:57Enough of this. Shepard.
00:29:58That's enough. Haven't you embarrass yourself enough?
00:30:01This is Lewis Group property. Behave or I'll call security.
00:30:05But she doesn't even have a VIP entrance access. She shouldn't be here.
00:30:10Since you're having trouble understanding them, let me make it clear.
00:30:14However, this hotel is owned by the Lewis family. It's mine. To come or go as I please.
00:30:26Thank you for stepping in, Brian. I owe you one. We'll talk about this later.
00:30:33Well, it seems divorcing a powerful woman wasn't the best decision, Mr. Everson.
00:30:38Thank you so much.
00:30:44Come in.
00:30:47Excuse me, Vice Presidents. I'm Amber Smith, General Manager of the Lewis Group Maplewood Branch.
00:30:55I believe Ian Lewis told you about our meeting today?
00:30:58Maplewood Branch. Our records don't show any Maplewood Branch, Miss Smith.
00:31:04Are you sure you haven't gotten something mixed up?
00:31:08Ian Lewis, Mr. Lewis reassured me that today we would discuss, well, expansion plans.
00:31:17Oh, expansion plans? Miss Smith? A decision like that wouldn't be taken without board approval.
00:31:23Then, frankly, we haven't heard anything about Maplewood Branch.
00:31:29But Ian Lewis assured me that...
00:31:32Miss Smith, we have a very important guest arriving soon.
00:31:36Perhaps you'd like to schedule a follow-up meeting with one of our staff?
00:31:39Maybe I can stay for this guest and offer some local...
00:31:42Miss Smith, we'd like you to leave. If you don't, we'll call security.
00:31:45Hey, stop there. These elevators are VIP only. Back, please.
00:31:56Of course. My apologies.
00:32:03Laura?
00:32:07Vice Presidents! It's so good to see all of you again.
00:32:10Miss Lewis, it's been too long.
00:32:15Your return is a lifesaver, Miss Lewis. The Lewis Group has floundered under your uncle's, well, shall we say, unconventional leadership.
00:32:24The board are begging you to come back, Miss Lewis.
00:32:28Well, please sit. Yes, well, it is time for me to get my career back on track.
00:32:34We've got a meeting planned, a big one, in just a few days.
00:32:39Local powerhouses and smaller players, too. They'll all be there in one spot.
00:32:46Miss Lewis, we met with an Amber Smith.
00:32:50She claimed your uncle appointed her general manager of a Maplewood Branch for the Lewis Group.
00:32:58She said that. Did she? Well, Miss Smith is a liar.
00:33:00There is no Maplewood Branch, at least not yet.
00:33:05She lied so blatantly. It was, it's unbelievable.
00:33:08Bob, don't worry. I found a much more suitable partner.
00:33:14Shepard Group.
00:33:16Shepard Group? Their rise to a public company has been impressive.
00:33:20Do you have anything to do with that?
00:33:22So, what happens now with this Amber Smith?
00:33:27Oh, don't worry about Amber.
00:33:31I've got plans for her.
00:33:35Miss Lewis, consider this your official invitation to the magic.
00:33:42From us.
00:33:44Cheers.
00:33:45Cheers.
00:33:46No, I'm not leaving. What are you talking about? No, come on.
00:33:59Wait! I'm Amber Smith. I'm the Lewis Group manager of Maplewood Branch. What are you doing? These are my guests.
00:34:04Yeah, that's right. Tell them who we are.
00:34:06Yes, we were waiting for Miss Smith.
00:34:07Lewis Group, Maplewood Branch. No such thing, ma'am. And frankly, I'm not interested in your act.
00:34:15Oh, of course. Laura! She's probably sleeping with the manager as well. That's how she gets away with everything.
00:34:22You underestimate her, Kathy. She's probably sleeping with all three vice presidents. No way a girl like her could get into a hotel like this.
00:34:29Careful with your words. Both of you. Accusations like that can get you in serious trouble.
00:34:39Look who can't even get into a meeting.
00:34:41Whilst I've secured three with all the vice presidents. And let's not forget the mystery guests that they're bringing to Maplewood.
00:34:48Looks like she used you and tossed you aside.
00:34:51Used me? Unlike some people, I don't mind being helpful.
00:34:54You're so stupid. She threw you away like yesterday's trash.
00:34:59Don't worry, Brian. You deserve better. And let's not forget, I'm the new Maplewood Branch Manager of Lewis Group, appointed by the CEO of Lewis Group themselves, Ian Lewis.
00:35:11New Branch Manager, huh? Interesting.
00:35:15Laura Lewis? What are you doing here? Get out of here!
00:35:18You claim to be the mystery guest?
00:35:21Don't play games, Laura. I was formally invited by Lewis Group themselves to the investment meeting. Only the top companies get those. Looks like you're all out of luck.
00:35:32Is that so?
00:35:34Well then, there seems to be a misunderstanding. You see, I'm not sure if you know Miss Smith, but Lewis Group is my company. And I decide who goes to the meetings.
00:35:46Escort them out. Their visit is over.
00:35:51What?
00:35:53Oh, come on. This way, please.
00:35:55Come on, I'm not leaving.
00:35:57Move. We're not leaving again. Move.
00:35:59Oh, no, no, no. We're not going now.
00:36:01Okay, quiet, quiet, quiet.
00:36:03This isn't over, Laura. You'll see.
00:36:07Thanks for waiting, friend.
00:36:10Laura, I'm glad you're okay.
00:36:13And thank you for defending me. I really appreciate it.
00:36:22Um, are you coming to the meeting?
00:36:26Yes, but it's gonna be tricky.
00:36:29Why? I'm sure that Shepard Group got an invitation.
00:36:38Yes, Laura.
00:36:41There's something you should know.
00:36:44Is... is this about Ben?
00:36:48Because I can assure you that he won't cause any problems. He won't even get past security.
00:36:52Laura, it's not Ben. It's someone else.
00:36:59Someone's causing problems for Shepard Group?
00:37:02Yes.
00:37:05Her name is Chloe Duke.
00:37:09She is daughter of the Duke family.
00:37:13She's my ex-fiancee.
00:37:16And, uh, let's say things didn't end so well between us.
00:37:20And...
00:37:23Let's just say we didn't end things so well.
00:37:28And for some reason, she's having a hard time moving on.
00:37:33And...
00:37:36You think that she's gonna cause problems at the meeting?
00:37:41For...
00:37:45Out of...
00:37:46Jealousy?
00:37:48There's a possibility.
00:37:50She's kind of jealous.
00:37:52Well...
00:37:54All the more reason for you to be there.
00:37:57Besides...
00:37:59I'll be there too.
00:38:03Laura...
00:38:06Would you consider being my guest at the meeting?
00:38:09What?
00:38:11Are you worried that this Chloe's gonna cause problems for me too?
00:38:14Maybe a little.
00:38:16But mostly...
00:38:18I wanna show them we're your team.
00:38:20Well, it's a very kind offer, Mr. Shepard. Thank you.
00:38:25Laura...
00:38:30I don't care about your past.
00:38:31I just want to be by your side.
00:38:35I think I'm falling for you.
00:38:40Ryan...
00:38:41I...
00:38:46I...
00:38:47I appreciate your honesty.
00:38:49And...
00:38:50Right now...
00:38:51I...
00:38:52I'm just not...
00:38:53I...
00:38:54I just don't really have romance on my mind right now.
00:38:57Just...
00:38:58With...
00:38:59With everything going on...
00:39:00And...
00:39:01Going on and...
00:39:02It's okay.
00:39:03I just want to be upfront.
00:39:06And if Chloe tries anything...
00:39:08You won't face her alone.
00:39:13There's just...
00:39:14One thing...
00:39:15I do need.
00:39:17What is it?
00:39:20A formal dress.
00:39:21Uh...
00:39:22Security!
00:39:23She doesn't belong here.
00:39:24This is a private store.
00:39:25Excuse me.
00:39:26We...
00:39:27Need some assistance.
00:39:28I'm looking for...
00:39:29A very particular dress.
00:39:30Wow.
00:39:31It's beautiful!
00:39:32Mm-hm...
00:39:33It is...
00:39:34I'll try it this one on.
00:39:35Uh...
00:39:36Don't bother with her!
00:39:37She can't afford anything here.
00:39:38She's just a cleaner.
00:39:39She doesn't deserve to shop here.
00:39:40She has no money!
00:39:41for a very particular dress.
00:39:46Wow, it's beautiful.
00:39:49It is.
00:39:50I'll try this one on.
00:39:51Don't bother with her.
00:39:53She can't afford anything here.
00:39:55She's just a cleaner.
00:39:56She doesn't deserve to shop here.
00:39:57She has no money.
00:40:01Yeah, exactly.
00:40:02I mean, what are you doing here?
00:40:03Can't you just leave me alone?
00:40:05I wouldn't bat an eyelash if you just disappeared.
00:40:08I'm here for retail therapy.
00:40:10Oh, please.
00:40:11This store is for the A-list only.
00:40:13Not some cheapskate like you.
00:40:15This is the woman who barged into my marriage.
00:40:18Hey, show some respect.
00:40:20Typical Laura.
00:40:22Just thinks she can buy anything she wants with someone else's money.
00:40:25I would have asked you, but without me, I'm sure you're already booked.
00:40:29Oh, please.
00:40:30Come on, we'll take the dress.
00:40:31Sir, this particular dress is not for sale.
00:40:35What do you mean you don't sell it?
00:40:37I want it.
00:40:38Name your price.
00:40:39Name your price.
00:40:40It's not about the price, ma'am.
00:40:42This one was custom-made for Miss Lewis, the Lewis Group heiress.
00:40:45The entire brand belongs to her.
00:40:47This beautiful dress is for display purposes only.
00:40:51It wouldn't suit you anyway, Amber.
00:40:54What are you talking about?
00:40:55Of course it would suit her.
00:40:56It'd fit her just fine.
00:40:57And if it wouldn't fit me, it certainly wouldn't fit your chunky self either.
00:41:01Well, buying the whole store, allow me to purchase this dress.
00:41:09Oh, please.
00:41:10Don't you know that this store belongs to Lewis Group?
00:41:13We wouldn't sell it to someone like you.
00:41:15Amber, you're not even a branch manager yet.
00:41:18You don't get to speak on behalf of Lewis Group.
00:41:20Could you please tell me more about this dress?
00:41:23Of course.
00:41:24Uh, it was custom-made for Laura Lewis, heiress to the Lewis Group Fortune.
00:41:30And stitched in Italy, naturally.
00:41:33And apparently there are many more like it.
00:41:35This would be high-end stores and museums around the world from her private collection.
00:41:41Laura, do you like this dress?
00:41:44Of course.
00:41:45It's custom-made for me.
00:41:47I'm just here to take what's already mine.
00:41:50Oh, you can't be serious.
00:41:51There must be millions of Laura Lewis's out there in the world.
00:41:55Fine, fine.
00:41:56If it's not for sale, can't I at least try it on?
00:41:59It would look incredible on me.
00:42:01Miss, this dress is very delicate.
00:42:04If I may be frank, I don't think this would fit you properly.
00:42:09Are you calling me fat?
00:42:10Actually, on a second thought.
00:42:12Why don't we just buy the whole brand?
00:42:15How's that sound?
00:42:16Sir, are you serious?
00:42:18You would just buy the entire brand for one dress?
00:42:21This brand is worth at least 50 million dollars.
00:42:24And to buy it for a waitress?
00:42:27Are you out of your mind?
00:42:29Yes.
00:42:30You see, even if you had the money, they wouldn't sell it to you.
00:42:33Just one second.
00:42:37Yes, this is Brian Shepherd, CEO of Shepherd Group.
00:42:40I'd like to speak with your head of acquisitions.
00:42:43I'm interested in purchasing your high fashion brand.
00:42:48What?
00:42:49Sorry, sir.
00:42:50That brand is not for sale.
00:42:51You see?
00:42:52If we can't have it, neither can you.
00:42:54Mr. Yates.
00:42:55Yes, this is Laura Lewis.
00:42:56I'm calling to discuss the sale of our high-end clothing brand to Shepherd Group.
00:42:58Oh, come on.
00:42:59Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.
00:43:01Exactly.
00:43:02This is pathetic.
00:43:03You really think this is going to work?
00:43:04It's sad.
00:43:05Excellent.
00:43:06Thank you, Mr. Yates.
00:43:07That's all.
00:43:08Yes?
00:43:09What?
00:43:10Are you willing to say that?
00:43:11Yes.
00:43:12Mr. Yates?
00:43:13Oh, you're willing to say that?
00:43:15Yes.
00:43:16Yes.
00:43:17Yes.
00:43:18And we will have to send you a call.
00:43:19And send you a call to our high-end clothing brand to Shepherd Group.
00:43:22Oh, come on.
00:43:23Calling the Lewis family butler won't get you anywhere, sweetie.
00:43:24Exactly.
00:43:25This is pathetic.
00:43:26You really think this is going to work?
00:43:27It's sad.
00:43:28Excellent.
00:43:29Thank you, Mr. Yates.
00:43:30That's all.
00:43:31Yes?
00:43:33What? Are you willing to sell me the brand?
00:43:39Awesome. Thank you.
00:43:43Hello? Yes?
00:43:49Wow. Yes, of course. Absolutely. Thank you.
00:43:55This store, along with the entire brand, has been sold to Mr. Shepard.
00:44:01The Shepard Group is the new owner. How may I be of service today, sir?
00:44:05Well, Lauren, I don't know much about pressure.
00:44:09So I would like to give this brand to you.
00:44:12You can't be serious. You don't have the kind of money to buy this store.
00:44:16Don't listen to her, Brian.
00:44:19You two just go do whatever you do somewhere else.
00:44:22You're not welcome here. I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:26I want the two of these out of my store.
00:44:32Of course.
00:44:34Oh, come on.
00:44:36Sir? Ma'am? You're afraid I have to ask you to leave?
00:44:39Well, we're not leaving. Okay?
00:44:40Hey, hey, hey!
00:44:42This isn't over, Laura!
00:44:44Could I try the dress on now?
00:44:46Of course, Miss Lewis. You just follow me.
00:44:54Wow.
00:44:56Miss Lewis, this dress really was made for you.
00:45:02Laura, you look breathtaking in this dress.
00:45:06Brian, why would you do all of this for me?
00:45:12Laura, because you deserve everything beautiful in the world.
00:45:18And that includes this dress.
00:45:24Will you give us a chance to see where things could go?
00:45:28I... I need a moment.
00:45:32Perhaps we could talk some more about this after the investment meeting?
00:45:38Does that mean you could be a yes?
00:45:40Maybe.
00:45:47Hi.
00:45:55Hi.
00:45:57What?
00:45:59Well, well, well.
00:46:02Look who decided to join the party.
00:46:04Playing dress-up again, Laura?
00:46:06One more disrespectful remark towards Laura, Miss Smith.
00:46:09And you understand the meaning of rude.
00:46:11You threatening my girlfriend in front of everyone?
00:46:14For this.
00:46:15This gold digger.
00:46:17You know, Ben.
00:46:18I really cared about you.
00:46:20Even after all the horrible things you said to me after our divorce.
00:46:23I know the name of a great psychologist in New York.
00:46:26Maybe the shrinks in Maplewood aren't equipped to deal with your issues.
00:46:32Enough!
00:46:33I've had enough of this drama.
00:46:35Yeah, me too.
00:46:36Try that again, and you'll regret it.
00:46:39Now get the hell out of my face.
00:46:41Let's see if you two even make it past the door.
00:46:44Yeah.
00:46:45I'm sorry, Miss Smith, but your name's not on the guest list.
00:46:50What?
00:46:51That's impossible.
00:46:52I was invited by the CEO himself.
00:46:58Unfortunately, neither Harrison Group or Smith Group.
00:47:01Your name is on the list.
00:47:02What?
00:47:03Looks like you two won't be getting let in after all.
00:47:07You don't have an invitation.
00:47:08You're just here because of Brian.
00:47:10Let me see this.
00:47:11This doesn't even look real.
00:47:12It's different from mine.
00:47:13Why don't you ask her if it's real?
00:47:14This appears to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:47:15Why?
00:47:16Please, right this way.
00:47:17We can continue this discussion later.
00:47:18If you manage to get in.
00:47:19Sir?
00:47:20Madam?
00:47:21We recommend you leave.
00:47:23There you are!
00:47:24How dare you steal my fiancé?
00:47:25There you are!
00:47:26How dare you steal my fiancé?
00:47:27There you are!
00:47:28How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:47:30There, no.
00:47:31You did.
00:47:32I'm sorry.
00:47:33I'm sorry.
00:47:34I'm sorry.
00:47:35You're sorry.
00:47:36I'm sorry.
00:47:37I'm sorry.
00:47:38It's asking you to be a VIP invitation from the Vice President.
00:47:39Please, right this way.
00:47:40We can continue this discussion later.
00:47:41If you manage to get in.
00:47:42Sir?
00:47:43Madam?
00:47:44We recommend you leave.
00:47:45There you are!
00:47:46How dare you steal my fiancé!
00:47:48There you are! How dare you steal my fiance!
00:47:52Looks like another relationship fights the dust, Laura.
00:47:55Looks like stealing men is a hobby of yours.
00:47:58Get away from him! He's engaged to me!
00:48:01Hey, hey, hey. Hold your horses, Gwen. That ended a long time ago.
00:48:05Engaged to you. Everyone in Maplewood knows what you did to Brian.
00:48:11Your relationship's history. That was just a little tiff.
00:48:15You really think that could tear us apart?
00:48:18Don't you know who I am?
00:48:21Don't pretend like you don't know.
00:48:23Oh, honey. You don't recognize royalty, let alone a duke.
00:48:27She's just a maid, remember?
00:48:29I don't have time for all this drama.
00:48:32Brian? Let's head inside.
00:48:36Brian! How could you choose this cleaner over me?
00:48:40Are you really gonna humiliate me in front of all of Maplewood?
00:48:44There's nothing left to say, Gloria. Don't make this a scene. Shall we?
00:48:55You okay, Miss Duke?
00:48:57And you are?
00:48:59Amber Smith. I'm the Maplewood branch manager of Lewis Group.
00:49:03What branch? I've never heard of it. What do you want from me?
00:49:06That Laura! She tore up my invitation. Do you think you can get me inside?
00:49:11What, your little manager title couldn't get you past the front door?
00:49:15Please don't waste my time.
00:49:17Let's go.
00:49:18I gonna try her.
00:49:19ở
00:49:47If I can't have Brian, neither can you. The Duke family has more influence than you think.
00:49:56Chloe, good to see you. I've been expecting you.
00:50:00Uncle Jones, how are you?
00:50:03I need your help with something.
00:50:06What is it? Anything for my little Chloe.
00:50:09It's Brian.
00:50:11Who's that woman? I thought you were...
00:50:14Some woman. She actually used to be a cleaner in his company.
00:50:18What? Are you saying Brian left you for a cleaner?
00:50:24Well, she's pretending to be a Louis to get close to him.
00:50:28What are you planning?
00:50:30I want to destroy Shepherd Group.
00:50:36Anyway, I am terribly sorry about Chloe.
00:50:40I had no idea she would be so... intense.
00:50:47What do you mean? You so should have taken her up on her offer.
00:50:51I mean, you guys are just... power couple.
00:50:57I see what you're doing. Power couple, you say?
00:51:01More like a disaster waiting to happen.
00:51:06Anyway, shall we take a seat?
00:51:08Actually, Brian, my seat is...
00:51:13It's up there.
00:51:15Really?
00:51:16She doesn't deserve to sit there.
00:51:18Excuse me.
00:51:19This is my VIP invitation.
00:51:22I can sit wherever I like.
00:51:25Hey, what do you think you're doing?
00:51:27This is signed by all three VPs of Louis Group.
00:51:30Where did you get this?
00:51:33Who did you have to sleep with?
00:51:35That's enough.
00:51:37This is getting us nowhere.
00:51:40Laura is my guest.
00:51:41And I will not tolerate any kind of disrespect towards her.
00:51:46Got it?
00:51:48Mr. Shepherd, what do you see in that woman?
00:51:51Miss Duke is a perfect match for you.
00:51:54She's from a good family, beautiful and successful.
00:51:59What more could you ask for?
00:52:01That's a good question.
00:52:03Not much, actually.
00:52:05Honesty.
00:52:07That's what I want.
00:52:10And love.
00:52:11Things that clearly, Chloe has no idea.
00:52:14I said I was sorry.
00:52:17What more do you want?
00:52:18I've watched Chloe grow up.
00:52:20She's like a daughter to me.
00:52:23I won't allow her to be spoken to like that.
00:52:29One more chance, Brian.
00:52:31Let's forget all this nonsense.
00:52:34Do it, Mr. Shepherd.
00:52:35Propose.
00:52:36Right here.
00:52:37Right now.
00:52:39Brian?
00:52:43Is this how the Duke family handles business deals?
00:52:46By forcing a ring on someone?
00:52:50Do it.
00:52:51Or you can kiss goodbye all future investments with the Duke family.
00:52:59Don't you dare.
00:53:01You're humiliating yourself.
00:53:04How dare you?
00:53:05Do you really like this nobody from nowhere?
00:53:08Yes.
00:53:10I like her.
00:53:11But I can't imagine someone like her interesting in me.
00:53:19The truth is, I wouldn't be here where I am today without her.
00:53:24Why would you choose someone like her?
00:53:27Exactly.
00:53:28This woman is trouble.
00:53:29She doesn't belong here.
00:53:31Throw her out!
00:53:32You do realize that there is no investment meeting without me.
00:53:37Interesting turn of events.
00:53:40Perhaps it's time we shed some light on your mysterious past.
00:53:44Do you actually think that just because you have the name Laura, that you're the missing heiress Laura Lewis?
00:53:50You know what, maybe you're right Chloe.
00:53:56How ridiculous!
00:53:58Is that what you've been telling everyone?
00:54:00I'm sure that the Duke family still values cooperation, but...
00:54:05Wow!
00:54:07Did I underestimate your foolishness, Chloe?
00:54:10You have no right to talk to Miss Duke like that!
00:54:13That's enough!
00:54:15You don't get to talk here!
00:54:16You got mad, Shepard!
00:54:17You dare to go and get to Miss Duke!
00:54:20And the same applies to everyone else here.
00:54:22Anyone who insults Laura.
00:54:25Leaves with a black eye.
00:54:27He's willing to defend the chick for her.
00:54:29What kind of charm does she have?
00:54:31I want to be careful, Brian.
00:54:33Don't forget that this entire hotel chain is owned by the Lewis group.
00:54:36Are you willing to get blacklisted for this public tantrum?
00:54:40The Lewis group isn't blacklisting anyone, especially not...
00:54:45Shepard group.
00:54:47The Lewis group RS?
00:54:50You?
00:54:52Don't make me laugh.
00:54:54Security!
00:54:56Remove these two impostors from the premises.
00:54:59Wait, Uncle Jones.
00:55:01Give Brian another chance.
00:55:03Choose, Brian.
00:55:05Me and the future you deserve, or this...
00:55:08Fraud.
00:55:10Chloe.
00:55:12I have everything I ever wanted, right here.
00:55:16And I wouldn't trade all the power that took so many people.
00:55:20Fine.
00:55:21What?
00:55:22You've forced my hand, Brian.
00:55:23Now shepherd group is ruined.
00:55:24The Duke family.
00:55:25They can't be serious.
00:55:26Shepherd group is doomed.
00:55:27Brian.
00:55:28Brian.
00:55:29Brian.
00:55:30You don't have to do this for me.
00:55:31You've forced my hand, Brian.
00:55:32Now shepherd group is ruined.
00:55:35The Duke family.
00:55:36They can't be serious.
00:55:38Shepherd group is doomed.
00:55:40Brian.
00:55:41You don't have to do this for me.
00:55:43Laura.
00:55:45I will never let anyone bully you.
00:55:48Let alone them.
00:55:50Thank you, Brian.
00:55:52For...
00:55:53For believing in me.
00:55:55For...
00:55:56Protecting me.
00:55:58Now it's my turn.
00:56:00To protect you.
00:56:07Listen carefully.
00:56:08I need you to protect the shepherd group stock.
00:56:13At all costs.
00:56:15Don't let it drop.
00:56:17Even one cent.
00:56:19Do you understand?
00:56:21Wow.
00:56:23Award winning performance, Laura.
00:56:25But you can't possibly control the stock.
00:56:28Wanna put your money where your mouth is, Chloe?
00:56:32If...
00:56:34The shepherd stock holds...
00:56:36For the next five minutes...
00:56:41You owe me a public apology.
00:56:49Do.
00:56:54Well.
00:56:56Looks like your five minutes is up.
00:57:00Let's see how the shepherd stock is doing.
00:57:06What the...
00:57:08Does shepherd group stock prices?
00:57:10It's going up!
00:57:12This can't be happening.
00:57:13It must be a coincidence.
00:57:20Why didn't you short the stock like I asked?
00:57:23There was a huge investment.
00:57:25We couldn't compete.
00:57:26Shepherd stock price is being heavily supported.
00:57:29How did you do this?
00:57:30Like I said, Chloe...
00:57:33I'm...
00:57:35Laura Lewis.
00:57:37But you're not.
00:57:38You're just some cleaner.
00:57:39You don't have access to billions.
00:57:41Well...
00:57:43I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:45No.
00:57:46I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:51No.
00:57:53I think it's time for my apology.
00:57:55There is no way I'm apologizing to you!
00:57:57If things were the other way, would you be so quick to forgive me?
00:58:01Chloe?
00:58:02The truth is...
00:58:05Everyone here...
00:58:07Has seen you be a bully.
00:58:09And a coward.
00:58:11And now...
00:58:13A sore loser.
00:58:15This is so humiliating for her.
00:58:18How did she manage that?
00:58:20Maybe she really is a Lewis.
00:58:23Apologize to Miss Lewis.
00:58:25Shut up!
00:58:26Don't you dare talk about Miss Duke like that!
00:58:29Don't forget...
00:58:30The Duke found me on half of Maplewood!
00:58:32There you go, Miss Lewis.
00:58:34Let's get out of here.
00:58:36Hold on.
00:58:38This...
00:58:40Is where I belong.
00:58:42And that...
00:58:44Is my chair.
00:58:46You can't go there! That is the VIP section!
00:58:49Only those invited by the Lewis Group Vice Presidents get to sit there.
00:58:53Like I said, Chloe...
00:58:56That's my seat.
00:58:58I had a rumor floating around a few days ago.
00:59:02It seems Miss Lewis caused quite a scene at a signing ceremony between her ex and Mr. Shepherd, wasn't it?
00:59:14Are you planning another outburst, Laura?
00:59:17Is this how you charm all your men?
00:59:19Shall we?
00:59:21My pleasure.
00:59:23What are you doing?
00:59:24Oh boy.
00:59:25Let go!
00:59:26It doesn't matter what happened.
00:59:27I chose to stay by Laura's side.
00:59:31Let's go.
00:59:33Don't be absurd!
00:59:34That seat is reserved for a very important guest!
00:59:38Someone so esteemed, even the Vice Presidents have to bow low!
00:59:42Come on!
00:59:44And...
00:59:46How exactly, Mr. Jones?
00:59:49Are you so sure that I'm not that esteemed guest?
00:59:54Wait, that's Peter Young.
00:59:56Director of Business Affairs at Lewis Group.
00:59:57Lewis Group.
01:00:02Ask Peter Young.
01:00:03He decides which...
01:00:04Mr. Young, it's Chloe Duke.
01:00:06Head of Duke Industries.
01:00:07So glad you could join us.
01:00:08Why is everyone standing around?
01:00:10It's her.
01:00:11She's making a huge scene trying to claim the VIP seat.
01:00:14It's embarrassing.
01:00:15That seat's reserved for the Lewis Group VIP guest.
01:00:19Specifically the family heir.
01:00:21Please get off the stage.
01:00:23Oh yes.
01:00:25Mr. Young, was it?
01:00:27I think I remember you.
01:00:28You manage my family's investments.
01:00:32Don't pretend like you know what's going on.
01:00:35Please get off the stage.
01:00:37That seat's reserved for the Lewis family heir.
01:00:40I need to make one thing crystal clear.
01:00:43Clear.
01:00:47I am the heir of the Lewis family.
01:00:56This is ridiculous.
01:00:57You, the Lewis heir, don't you know that Miss Lewis is a legend around here?
01:01:03You must be out of your mind trusting a complete stranger like this.
01:01:06Exactly.
01:01:07We ran a background check on her and it turns out she's just some cleaner that used to work for the Harrison Group.
01:01:13Before that, I could see her in my family's supermarket.
01:01:17See Brian?
01:01:18This is who you've been chasing after.
01:01:20A liar and a cheat.
01:01:22Security!
01:01:23Get this imposter out of here.
01:01:25Everyone here is a witness.
01:01:26Why would any of you trust Laura?
01:01:29If any of you dares to harm her, you have to go through me first.
01:01:35Brian, she's just a nobody.
01:01:38She's just someone that the Harrison Group ditched.
01:01:42They didn't even want her.
01:01:43What exactly do you see in her?
01:01:45Escort this imposter out of here.
01:01:47Now!
01:01:48Oh, Peter.
01:01:57Peter, do you have any idea what you're doing?
01:02:01Mr. Yates!
01:02:03I'm so glad you could join us.
01:02:04Miss Lewis, sorry about the delay and for all the trouble you've had to put up with.
01:02:11It's no trouble, Mr. Yates.
01:02:15Luckily, I haven't been alone.
01:02:16I've had the great company of my very loyal friend.
01:02:22Wait a minute.
01:02:23She's Miss Lewis.
01:02:24Is this a joke?
01:02:26Mr. Young, you're new to the Lewis Group, so I can understand why you wouldn't recognize Miss Lewis.
01:02:33But she listened to lies without checking the facts.
01:02:37And almost called the police.
01:02:40Tell me, Mr. Young, who put you up to this?
01:02:44Was it my uncle or Ian Lewis?
01:02:50I knew it.
01:02:55Consider this your termination.
01:02:58I get it now.
01:03:00This is all an act, right?
01:03:02But, Chloe, what are you doing?
01:03:03We still want to work with the Lewis family.
01:03:05Work with him?
01:03:06Are you blind?
01:03:07This woman is clearly having an affair with this old man.
01:03:10That's enough, young lady.
01:03:11You've got no right to disrespect the head of the Lewis Group.
01:03:17Oh, Chloe.
01:03:18I can't believe we're going through this again.
01:03:20I think you need some professional help.
01:03:24Maybe I could make you an appointment with a great psychiatrist.
01:03:27Chloe, that's enough.
01:03:29It's ridiculous.
01:03:30You're not really the Lewis family heir.
01:03:31You would have the ring.
01:03:33So why don't you show it to everyone?
01:03:34Show us the ring!
01:03:39Why don't you show that to everyone?
01:03:41Show us the ring!
01:03:43Show us the ring!
01:03:45Who are you to make demands of me?
01:03:48I don't answer to anyone but myself.
01:03:51I don't need any of your validation.
01:03:58There's a ring.
01:04:03Vice Presidents, I'm Chloe Duke of the Duke family.
01:04:07This woman is an imposter.
01:04:09Ms. Lewis, we apologize for the delay.
01:04:12How could you just let that con woman sit there?
01:04:15Get her out of here!
01:04:16This seat was always for Ms. Lewis.
01:04:19She's the special guest we've been waiting for.
01:04:23The investment queen.
01:04:25The real heir to Lewis Group.
01:04:27Laura Lewis!
01:04:29She was a divorced host wife.
01:04:31A janitor. How can she?
01:04:33She can't be. It's a lie, I'm telling you.
01:04:35It's a lie.
01:04:36Do you think we'd lie?
01:04:38We run Lewis Group.
01:04:40Oh, Chloe.
01:04:42You assaulted me earlier.
01:04:44And you came to this meeting to what?
01:04:47Sabotage it.
01:04:49You'll be hearing from our legal team.
01:04:54Is this true, Mr. Duke?
01:04:57Did you try and sabotage this meeting?
01:04:59Yes.
01:05:01It's all true.
01:05:03She fooled us all.
01:05:05The Duke tricked us to keep Lewis Group out of Maplewoods
01:05:08and control everything themselves.
01:05:09I had no idea.
01:05:11But I'm on your side.
01:05:13I can give you everything you need.
01:05:16All the resources in Maplewood.
01:05:18Ms. Lewis, how would you like us to deal with this?
01:05:22An eye for an eye.
01:05:25Since Ms. Duke here loves ruining things, I'll target her precious Duke Industries.
01:05:38I want them bankrupt in 10 minutes.
01:05:41You're bluffing.
01:05:43You're nobody.
01:05:45You'll always be a nobody.
01:05:46And you can't touch me.
01:05:48Then consider this a test, Chloe.
01:05:51I didn't need my family's support with Shepard and I certainly don't even know.
01:05:56Chloe, you dug your own grave.
01:05:59You think you can destroy Maplewood's leading family with just the Shepard group?
01:06:05Please.
01:06:08We'll see.
01:06:14Dad?
01:06:15Slow down.
01:06:16What are you talking about?
01:06:19No.
01:06:21It's impossible.
01:06:23Chloe, what have you done?
01:06:25Years of hard work.
01:06:27Destroyed in minutes.
01:06:32What did you do?
01:06:34Well, Chloe, isn't this what you wanted?
01:06:39To give me a little taste of destruction?
01:06:41This is impossible.
01:06:44It's impossible.
01:06:46Chloe, what have you done?
01:06:48The news is everywhere.
01:06:50Shepard's launched a full scale of SOB on the stock market.
01:06:53They're hammering our shares.
01:06:55Are you sure it's just Shepard?
01:06:58Yes!
01:06:59Shareholders are dumping our stock like it's a hot potato.
01:07:02We could go bankrupt.
01:07:04You've ruined everything.
01:07:05Don't worry, Mr. Duke.
01:07:07When your company does go bankrupt, I'll buy it.
01:07:11At a fire sale price.
01:07:13Your employees won't even be affected.
01:07:15Brilliant.
01:07:17A masterstroke, Ms. Lewis.
01:07:19Now, this is my event.
01:07:23Please leave.
01:07:25Brian, I did this for us.
01:07:27Everything I did, I did for us, Brian.
01:07:31Chloe, you need help.
01:07:33You need help.
01:07:34These feelings you have for me.
01:07:37It's not love.
01:07:39It's obsession.
01:07:41Enough.
01:07:42If you don't want to ruin everything completely, you'll come with me.
01:07:46Right now.
01:07:48Chloe.
01:07:49Right now.
01:07:51Chloe!
01:07:57Chloe!
01:07:59This isn't over!
01:08:00Chloe!
01:08:01Help me!
01:08:03Why?
01:08:04Did you hear me?
01:08:07What is going on here?
01:08:09Did they finally expose Laura's lies?
01:08:11Shepard Group.
01:08:12They're the new partner that's partnering up with Lewis Group for Maplewood.
01:08:16They're handling all future construction projects.
01:08:19That can't be.
01:08:21What about us? That was our project.
01:08:23Remember, Laura teamed up with Brian.
01:08:25Harrison Group is practically out. We have no chance.
01:08:27We can't give up that easily.
01:08:30Remember, Ian Lewis himself appointed me as General Manager.
01:08:34In a few days, he promised that he would let us meet with a new heir.
01:08:37You're right.
01:08:39If we can just meet with a new heir, we can bypass the Shepards and meet directly with the Lewis Group.
01:08:44We just have to play their little game and see who comes out on top.
01:08:47It's alright.
01:08:49It's alright.
01:08:53Vice Presidents, allow me to introduce my associate, Brian Shepard.
01:08:59I'm sure I've met you in the book.
01:09:01Mr. Shepard, it's finally a pleasure to meet you.
01:09:04We've looked into your company's financial review.
01:09:07Very impressive.
01:09:10Thank you, but a large part of that success is thanks to Ms. Lewis.
01:09:15No.
01:09:17She practically saved me from disaster three times over now.
01:09:20Brian, you can just call me to work.
01:09:23Ms. Lewis's recommendation is very telling, Mr. Shepard.
01:09:27Perhaps today clarifies everything.
01:09:30Mr. Shepard, this opportunity is going.
01:09:34Seas it.
01:09:35A woman like Laura is not easy to find.
01:09:39Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Vice President.
01:09:50Did Laura send you to kill me?
01:09:52Laura? Hardly.
01:09:54I'm Ian Lewis, CEO and rightful heir of the Lewis Group.
01:10:01So you're Laura's uncle?
01:10:03In the flesh.
01:10:05So Laura really is your niece?
01:10:08Yes, little Laura.
01:10:10She just threw away her birthright about two, three years ago.
01:10:14Ran off and married a nobody from Maplewood.
01:10:17I think he was a Harrison.
01:10:19Now Laura's got the VPs and Mr. Yates on her side.
01:10:22Did you hear she's throwing a banquet in a few days to announce her official takeover?
01:10:26And we can't let that happen, can we, my dear?
01:10:29If you're Ian Lewis, wouldn't you have the family ring?
01:10:32Well, my dear, that's where you come in, Miss Duke. We need you to relinquish my ring.
01:10:38What if I, what if I fail? My family is already ruined.
01:10:43Yes, you are in a spot of bother, I must say. But if successful, I guarantee that you and the Duke family will get back everything you've lost.
01:10:55Laura's got the VPs and Brian on her side. How can I possibly get the ring?
01:10:59There is a way, you know, that we can make Laura relinquish and give up that ring willingly.
01:11:09Laura, my dear, welcome.
01:11:11Uncle Ian, it's so good to see you.
01:11:14Good to see you.
01:11:18Laura.
01:11:19So good to see you.
01:11:20And you, it's been too long, two, three years perhaps. How have you been?
01:11:27I've been well, Uncle Ian. Thank you for asking.
01:11:30I see you've been busy keeping Lewis Group afloat.
01:11:34Yes.
01:11:35Could have been easy.
01:11:36Indeed, somebody had to. I mean, after you left me with everything to do, without a safe pair of hands, I hate to think it would have happened to the company.
01:11:45Actually, Uncle Ian, from what I've heard, you've lost billions with some questionable investment decisions.
01:11:54Yes, minor mistakes, minor.
01:11:57Don't worry, Uncle Ian, I won't hold it against you.
01:12:01Oh, good.
01:12:03Well, cheers to you coming back here.
01:12:06And the Lewis Group.
01:12:09Oh!
01:12:11I'm so sorry, Laura. How clumsy of me.
01:12:15No, no worries, Uncle Ian. I...
01:12:18I'll just go to the restroom and get cleaned up.
01:12:21Of course.
01:12:23Right away, just down to the left.
01:12:27Use it wisely.
01:12:32Oh, I will.
01:12:48Hey, Laura. How's that?
01:12:49Hello, Brian. Your little girlfriend is with me now.
01:12:53Chloe.
01:12:55How in the hell did you get Laura's phone?
01:12:58Let's just say that I have my ways.
01:13:00Listen, Chloe.
01:13:02Don't hurt her.
01:13:04Please.
01:13:06I'll do anything.
01:13:07Come to the abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs.
01:13:12Now.
01:13:14Don't tell anyone.
01:13:16If you want her alive.
01:13:19Well, you certainly do have your ways.
01:13:22Oh, thank goodness you've cleared up. I am sorry. How clumsy.
01:13:29And don't forget your phone. I retrieved it for you.
01:13:34Lovely to see you again.
01:13:35Yeah. I guess I'll see you the day after tomorrow at the banquet.
01:13:39At the banquet.
01:13:42I'll see you then.
01:13:43Will do. Looking forward to it.
01:13:47Laura!
01:13:48Laura!
01:13:49Where are you?
01:13:51Laura!
01:13:53Laura!
01:13:54Where are you?
01:13:56Laura!
01:13:57Laura, where are you?
01:13:59Laura!
01:14:04Gotcha.
01:14:07You weren't expecting that, were you?
01:14:13Finally.
01:14:14Looks like your little boyfriend got turned around.
01:14:15What the?
01:14:16Laura, where are you?
01:14:17Laura?
01:14:18Laura?
01:14:19Now go shut your mouth.
01:14:21Chloe.
01:14:22What have you done?
01:14:23You out of your mind?
01:14:24Out of my mind?
01:14:25You were the one that left me for that tramp and destroyed my life!
01:14:26That's not true.
01:14:27You were the one who messed up!
01:14:29Ryan!
01:14:30Laura!
01:14:31Laura!
01:14:32Stay where you are.
01:14:33You better not come alone.
01:14:34Shut this knife, Chloe.
01:14:35This is insane!
01:14:36Insane?
01:14:38I did this for us, Brian!
01:14:40We were meant to be together.
01:14:42Us?
01:14:43You've gone crazy!
01:14:44What have you done?
01:14:45You've done?
01:14:46Are you done?
01:14:47You're done?
01:14:48You're done.
01:14:49You're done.
01:14:50You're done.
01:14:51You're done.
01:14:52You're done.
01:14:53You're done.
01:14:54You're done.
01:14:55You're done.
01:14:56You're done.
01:14:57You're done.
01:14:58You're done.
01:14:59You're done.
01:15:00You're done.
01:15:01And you're out of here.
01:15:02Chloe, kid that thing is a very serious event.
01:15:06They're going to lock you up for years.
01:15:09You think I care about jail time?
01:15:12All I care about is tearing you apart.
01:15:14You don't deserve him.
01:15:16What you've done, you've destroyed my life.
01:15:21My company, everything.
01:15:23Now I'm going to destroy your life.
01:15:26Give me a family ring now.
01:15:29Give it to me!
01:15:30This is about the ring.
01:15:32Did my Uncle Ian put you up to this?
01:15:36You know, Chloe, trying to kill me, that's foolish.
01:15:42Because who do you think is going to win?
01:15:45You, that little man, or me.
01:15:51Something a little bit more persuasive.
01:15:53Oh, no.
01:15:54Oh, no.
01:15:55Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
01:15:59Freeze!
01:16:02Don't move, anyone.
01:16:06Don't move.
01:16:08You're about to be arrested for kidnapping.
01:16:11Miss Lewis, having fun without me?
01:16:14I'm hurt.
01:16:15Are you hurt?
01:16:19No, I'm okay.
01:16:23Tell me, Chloe.
01:16:25Who put you up to this, Chloe?
01:16:28Why should I tell you?
01:16:30You're going to kill me anyway.
01:16:32Chloe, I don't have a problem with you.
01:16:34But if you don't talk, your beloved Duke Industries might run into some.
01:16:42Well, I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:16:45So the choice is yours, Chloe.
01:16:48Talk, or face the consequences.
01:16:51Fine.
01:16:52It was Ian Lewis.
01:16:53He said he'd help Duke Industries if I kept you away from the bank room today.
01:16:57Did you get all of that, Mr. Yates?
01:17:01I'm recording everything, Miss Lewis.
01:17:06Oh, every word, Miss Lewis.
01:17:09Are you ready to play a game, Brian?
01:17:19This is crazy.
01:17:23Are we really sure we can do this?
01:17:24All these big companies here, it's crazy.
01:17:27Absolutely.
01:17:28The Lewis Group is under new leadership.
01:17:30We can talk to the heiress herself.
01:17:32Exactly.
01:17:33We just need to make sure we make a good impression on the new heir.
01:17:37There's Ian Lewis now.
01:17:39You can introduce us.
01:17:40Let's go.
01:17:40Yeah.
01:17:43Hello, Ian Lewis.
01:17:44I'm Amber Smith.
01:17:45We spoke on the phone the other day.
01:17:47This is Ben Harrison from the Harrison Group.
01:17:49How do you do?
01:17:50We're the company that...
01:17:51Yes, I know who you are.
01:17:53Miss Smith, you're the one who exposed Laura's little drama.
01:17:56Now, look, I'm not here for idle chatter.
01:18:03Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
01:18:05Could I ask you all to be seated, please?
01:18:08The moment you've all been waiting for.
01:18:12Tonight marks a new chapter in the life of the Lewis Group.
01:18:16A night where the rightful heir takes their place.
01:18:19Would you please join me in welcoming the heir to the Lewis Group, Miss Laura Lewis.
01:18:24Look, everybody, attention.
01:18:27Attention, please.
01:18:30There's been a recent development of some tragedy.
01:18:35I just got noticed from a phone call a couple of minutes ago that Laura has been in a car accident.
01:18:42And tragically, she hasn't made it.
01:18:45She has not survived.
01:18:46What?
01:18:50Laura Lewis is dead?
01:18:53It doesn't matter now.
01:18:54She's gone.
01:18:55Mr. Lewis, is this new...
01:18:57A tragic turn of events, Mr. Yates.
01:18:59But rest assured, the Lewis Group will continue under my competent leadership.
01:19:06Hold on.
01:19:07Who said that I'm dead?
01:19:11Laura.
01:19:11I don't understand.
01:19:17What's happening?
01:19:19Laura?
01:19:20But weren't you...
01:19:22My apologies for the delay, everyone.
01:19:25There seems to be some misunderstanding.
01:19:29Laura, what are you doing here?
01:19:30You've got to stop this.
01:19:31If you upset the Lewis family anymore, we're all doomed.
01:19:34I'll save this once.
01:19:35Back off, then.
01:19:41Thank you for coming, everyone.
01:19:44As I'm sure you know, tonight, I officially reclaim my title as the CEO of Lewis Group.
01:19:56Perhaps you could make some room for me, Uncle Ian.
01:20:00Impossible.
01:20:01How are you still alive?
01:20:03Well, clearly I am alive and well.
01:20:05So why don't we get this started?
01:20:07No.
01:20:08You're not the rightful heir.
01:20:11You gave that away when you married Ben Harrison.
01:20:16Uncle Ian, is that seriously your archivest that you have that I got married too quickly?
01:20:21Well, you went off to Maplewood three years ago and married a stranger and left me to work tirelessly, keeping the company together.
01:20:28Uncle Ian, retire.
01:20:31Enjoy your retirement.
01:20:33Lewis Group will be perfectly fine without you.
01:20:36No.
01:20:36There can only be one heir, and that's me.
01:20:40And the rightful heir has possession of this.
01:20:45You think a ring makes an heir?
01:20:48You're even more foolish than I could have ever imagined.
01:20:52Give that back to me.
01:20:54This?
01:20:54Yes.
01:20:55You think some shiny gold thing makes you the heir?
01:21:00Give it back.
01:21:00True leadership is about earning the respect of those around you, not some stupid ring.
01:21:10Oh, my ring.
01:21:11Look at Don, where is it?
01:21:15My ring.
01:21:17Now, everyone, if I could have your attention.
01:21:21How dare you.
01:21:21Let me show you how a true heir earns a ring like that.
01:21:29Talk.
01:21:31Fine.
01:21:33It was Ian Lewis.
01:21:34He said he helped you in distress if I kept you away from the banker today.
01:21:41Oh, quite the spectacle, Mr. Lewis.
01:21:44Security, escort him out.
01:21:47And Ian, don't fall over.
01:21:49It's all lies.
01:21:51It's all lies.
01:21:51Fakery.
01:21:52It's fake news.
01:21:53The proof is clear.
01:21:53Get him out of here.
01:21:54Now.
01:21:59I owe all of you an apology for everything that's happened tonight.
01:22:04It turns out reclaiming my birthright didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped.
01:22:10Luckily, these past few days, I've had Mr. Shepherd by my side.
01:22:16And he has been a great support.
01:22:21Lewis Group has a lot of exciting plans for Maplewood.
01:22:27I'm proud to announce that we have secured a reliable partner.
01:22:35Shepherd Group.
01:22:36What?
01:22:37Laura, hold on.
01:22:38This was never my idea.
01:22:41This was all Kathy and Amber's fault.
01:22:42I don't want a divorce.
01:22:44What?
01:22:44Then what are you saying?
01:22:46You came to me first.
01:22:47Classic Ben.
01:22:48Something goes wrong and you start pointing the fingers at all the women in your life.
01:22:53Just don't shut Harrison Group out.
01:22:55Just give me another chance.
01:22:57How could I shut you out?
01:22:59I'm just a cleaner, remember?
01:23:01I'm just a useless housewife.
01:23:04I don't have that power.
01:23:05What are you talking about?
01:23:08What?
01:23:08No, come on.
01:23:09Sorry.
01:23:09No, please.
01:23:10No.
01:23:12Um, Mr. Shepherd?
01:23:14Yes, Miss Lewis?
01:23:16I was wondering if maybe you wanted to grab dinner sometime on me.
01:23:26Miss Lewis, I would love to.
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