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