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00:00:00Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard this international flight from Oslo to Los Angeles.
00:00:05Please sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight.
00:00:08Sir, Evelyn graduated with her Ph.D. today.
00:00:11Per your instructions, I arranged for Sterling Group to offer her the marketing director role with an annual package of
00:00:16$30 million.
00:00:17They're holding her signing ceremony today. You can head straight there after you land.
00:00:21Perfect. Good work.
00:00:22Sir, words out that Apex Group's back. Sterling CEO Chloe's been pushing hard for our investment. What's your call?
00:00:28Send me everything on her first.
00:00:31On it.
00:00:34Chloe Sterling, daughter of one of Queensbury's top three families, running the whole city's biggest company at 24.
00:00:41No wonder they call her the Queen of Queensbury.
00:00:48Hello? What? Ethan Crawford? That guy's a jerk. I'd marry a total stranger before I ever said yes to him.
00:00:55Miss, the Crawfords are the most powerful family in East River. Their grandfather has serious ties to Apex Group.
00:01:01Your grandma's been trying to use this match to get close to them. I don't think she'll take no for
00:01:05an answer.
00:01:06So what, I'm just supposed to go along with it?
00:01:08I'm a Sterling too. How could she do this to me?
00:01:11If you can land Apex Group's investment and get on their radar before she pushes this wedding through,
00:01:16or just get married first, then there's nothing she can do about it.
00:01:20Get married first?
00:01:21Exactly.
00:01:28Heading home too?
00:01:32You could say that.
00:01:33That's not a usual answer.
00:01:35It's been ten months. I've been working with a research team.
00:01:40Interesting. Tell me more.
00:01:41Arctic research.
00:01:43That's quite impressive.
00:01:46Nothing flashy, but those eyes. Steady, baroctic expedition.
00:01:51And ten months out there? That's not nothing.
00:01:54And he doesn't even seem to care who I am.
00:01:56I've been doing all the talking. What about you?
00:01:58Chloe Sterling. CEO of Sterling Group.
00:02:01Youngest woman on the Forbes list.
00:02:03Everyone in Queensberry knows my name.
00:02:07Well, you seem like someone I can trust.
00:02:10Do me a favor, be my husband, and you won't regret it.
00:02:16Husband? You're serious?
00:02:17A fake one.
00:02:18One year.
00:02:19Fifty grand a month.
00:02:21All you have to do is play the part.
00:02:24Fake marriage.
00:02:26Still, I'm out.
00:02:27Not enough?
00:02:28Fine.
00:02:29A hundred grand a month.
00:02:30And after a year, a beachfront mansion in Malibu.
00:02:35Wrong guy.
00:02:38I'm already taken.
00:02:40Only reason I came back is to marry my girl.
00:02:43I...
00:02:43Sorry, that was out of line.
00:02:45Can't even control my own life.
00:02:47Hey, don't write yourself off yet.
00:02:50Apex Group's actually been eyeing Sterling Group.
00:02:52Solid potential.
00:02:54But...
00:02:54This proposal's not gonna cut it.
00:02:56Excuse me?
00:02:57Since when does a field researcher know anything about corporate investments?
00:03:04Look right here.
00:03:06You're asking for 10 billion?
00:03:07That's nothing.
00:03:09A hundred billion is where you should start.
00:03:12There, there.
00:03:13Done.
00:03:16What the hell?
00:03:21You changed my numbers and sent it out?
00:03:23Do you have any idea what you just did?
00:03:34You're dead.
00:03:35You are so dead!
00:03:37Hey, that was an accident.
00:03:39I swear.
00:03:40Sir, ma'am.
00:03:41Is everything alright here?
00:03:44We're good.
00:03:46I just helped her land a hundred billion dollar deal.
00:03:49She's a little overwhelmed.
00:03:51Overwhelmed?
00:03:52I...
00:03:53I...
00:03:53See?
00:03:54That's how you know it's good news.
00:03:57Right.
00:03:58Okay, then.
00:04:01Trust me on this, Miss Sterling.
00:04:02Apex Group doesn't do small.
00:04:05Ten billion is an insult to them.
00:04:07A hundred billion is right where they want to be.
00:04:10Your proposal is solid, but your thinking just needs to be bigger.
00:04:13A lot bigger.
00:04:14Even my strategic analyst doesn't tell me how to think bigger.
00:04:18Are you serious right now?
00:04:21You messed with my proposal?
00:04:22You put your hands on me?
00:04:24And you think this is over?
00:04:26We're so not done yet.
00:04:42Unbelievable.
00:04:43I hand her a hundred billion dollar deal and she wants me dead.
00:04:47Evelyn's different, though.
00:04:49She's gonna lose it when she sees me.
00:05:15Evelyn, look at this place.
00:05:16Sterling Group really rolled out the red carpet for you.
00:05:19Our family finally made it.
00:05:22Mom, this is just the first step.
00:05:23I didn't come here to stay at the bottom.
00:05:26Someone like Chloe Sterling, that's the kind of position I'm after.
00:05:30I heard she might show up today.
00:05:33It'd be good to get in front of her early.
00:05:35Ten months.
00:05:37Everything I did, it was all for this moment.
00:05:40Time to come clean.
00:05:43We've got a whole life ahead of us.
00:05:53Lucas?
00:05:54Didn't he get shipped off overseers to beg for scraps?
00:05:57What's he doing here?
00:06:02Evelyn, I miss you so much.
00:06:07These are for you.
00:06:10Lucas, why are you here?
00:06:11You just got into Sterling Group.
00:06:12There was no way I was missing today.
00:06:15Cut the act, Lucas.
00:06:17My daughter lands a fancy job and suddenly you come crawling back.
00:06:21Looking to live off her now?
00:06:22That's not what it is.
00:06:23Cut the crap.
00:06:24You're wasting my time.
00:06:27Actually, Lucas, we're done.
00:06:28What?
00:06:29You're breaking up with me?
00:06:31I've made up my mind.
00:06:32After everything we've been through, this is how you want it to end?
00:06:35Damn right it ends here.
00:06:37My daughter has a PhD and a 30 million role at Sterling Group now.
00:06:41She's literally out of your league.
00:06:43And you?
00:06:44Hiding out in some middle of nowhere for goddamn 10 months?
00:06:48What makes you think you still deserve her?
00:06:51Honestly, Lucas, my mom's right.
00:06:53We were never meant to be in the same world.
00:06:57Never meant to be?
00:06:58Look around, Lucas.
00:07:00These are people who actually matter.
00:07:02You really want me to introduce you as my boyfriend in front of all of them?
00:07:06I didn't come this far to be held back by someone like you.
00:07:10Sterling Group gave you all this attitude?
00:07:12Evelyn, to me it's nothing.
00:07:14Absolutely nothing.
00:07:15Oh, please.
00:07:16Some guy rotting away overseas thinks he can talk down on Sterling Group?
00:07:19Who the hell do you think you are?
00:07:21I'm not talking big.
00:07:23It's nothing to me.
00:07:25And the only reason they even offered you that job
00:07:28was because I made the call.
00:07:41What?
00:07:43Got it!
00:07:45Miss Sterling, you need to hear this.
00:07:48What?
00:07:50Stop freaking out.
00:07:51Apex Group just approved the investment.
00:07:53One hundred billion!
00:07:55Are you serious?
00:07:57Apex Group?
00:07:58A hundred billion?
00:08:00He actually called it every single dollar.
00:08:04And it's their first investment since coming back.
00:08:06Miss Sterling, we're going to the top!
00:08:08Who the hell is he?
00:08:10Find him.
00:08:11Whatever it takes.
00:08:12A name?
00:08:13Miss Sterling?
00:08:14Lucas Kingsley.
00:08:15On it.
00:08:16Miss, what exactly do you want with him?
00:08:20I'm marrying him.
00:08:21I'm sorry, marry him?
00:08:24A man like that doesn't come around twice.
00:08:26He's mine.
00:08:28You worthless piece of shit!
00:08:32You think you're better than Sterling Group?
00:08:34Are you fucking high?
00:08:40Lucas, watch your fucking mouth.
00:08:42Don't you dare talk trash about Sterling Group.
00:08:46We both know why you're really here.
00:08:49You want your money back.
00:08:50Fine.
00:08:51Name a number.
00:08:53First paycheck, it's yours.
00:08:55Evelyn, this was never about the money.
00:09:00One million.
00:09:01That enough for you?
00:09:03Two million.
00:09:07Evelyn.
00:09:08Three million.
00:09:10That's it.
00:09:11Don't push me.
00:09:14Don't be an idiot, Lucas.
00:09:17Three million is more than your sorry ass will ever see in this lifetime.
00:09:23Three million.
00:09:24Wow.
00:09:25Then take the money and go back to whatever hole you're coming out of.
00:09:30We are done here.
00:09:32You heard her.
00:09:34Stay the hell away from my daughter.
00:09:35The moment you make it, the first thing you do is stab the person who got you there.
00:09:41That's really who you are?
00:09:42Damn right.
00:09:44Now get the fuck out of here!
00:09:48Honey, stop wasting your time on this loser.
00:09:51Where's Warren?
00:09:52Wasn't he coming today?
00:09:53He had something to handle first.
00:09:55He'll be here soon.
00:09:56You've got Sterling Group and Warren behind you.
00:09:58Warren, baby, you've got it all!
00:10:01A man like Warren is what my daughter deserves.
00:10:03And you're nothing.
00:10:05You've always been nothing.
00:10:07Warren?
00:10:08You want to know?
00:10:10Fine.
00:10:11Warren Caldwell.
00:10:13Heir to the Caldwell family.
00:10:14His father's a top executive at Sterling Group.
00:10:17That's the kind of man my daughter belongs with.
00:10:20Not a broke-ass nobody like you.
00:10:23Warren's almost here.
00:10:25Leave.
00:10:26You don't want that kind of humiliation.
00:10:35Humiliation?
00:10:37I see, so that's what this is really about.
00:10:39Sterling Group.
00:10:40Status.
00:10:41And now some rich heir, Evelyn.
00:10:43You never chose a better future.
00:10:45You just chose money.
00:10:47So what?
00:10:47I want better.
00:10:49And Warren can give me all of that.
00:10:52Honey, the sky's the limit for me now.
00:10:56Just watch.
00:11:03Evelyn, are you really sure about that?
00:11:06What if everything he's proud of, I could give you a hundred times over?
00:11:13You?
00:11:14Seriously?
00:11:15That's hilarious.
00:11:17You actually think you're better than me?
00:11:23Warren, there you are.
00:11:27So this is the boyfriend?
00:11:29The one spent years chasing polar bears and calls it a life?
00:11:33Oh, come on, Warren.
00:11:35A loser like him was never good enough for her.
00:11:37She already dumped his ass.
00:11:40And you're still here?
00:11:42Flexing like you're better than me?
00:11:44Wow, the audacity.
00:11:45God, you're pathetic.
00:11:47Pathetic?
00:11:49You have no idea who you're talking to.
00:11:54Give me a break.
00:11:56I'm the heir to the Caldwells.
00:12:00My father's VP of Sterling Group.
00:12:05And a nobody like you thinks he can talk down to me?
00:12:08You've got a real death wish, King.
00:12:13What's going on, Warren?
00:12:15Nothing, Harold.
00:12:16This loser got dumped by Evelyn and still won't let go.
00:12:19I was just about to handle it.
00:12:21Evelyn was personally handpicked by Miss Sterling herself.
00:12:25And you had the nerve to show up here?
00:12:28Know your place, man.
00:12:30That's right.
00:12:30Every single person in this room is somebody.
00:12:33You got no business barking in a place like this.
00:12:39This guy, high school dropout, bombing around overseas for years.
00:12:45My daughter's him loose and he has the audacity to chase her all the way here?
00:12:49Does he have zero shame?
00:12:51Does he really think he deserves my baby girl?
00:12:57Evelyn is one of our top talents, personally backed by Miss Sterling.
00:13:01A nobody like him, not even close.
00:13:04Trying to leech off a woman like her?
00:13:06Get real.
00:13:07You hear all that?
00:13:08Still think you've got a shot with my daughter, you little punk?
00:13:15Lucas, being broke, uneducated, jobless, fine, whatever, but not knowing where you stand?
00:13:22That's the real problem.
00:13:23So let me spell it out for you.
00:13:25We are done.
00:13:27Nothing you do is going to change that.
00:13:29Give it up.
00:13:29You're lecturing me now?
00:13:31Ten months.
00:13:33Everything I had.
00:13:34And I gave it all to a traitor who couldn't wait to stab me in the back the second she
00:13:39didn't need me anymore.
00:13:40Who the hell do you think you're calling a traitor?
00:13:42You tell me.
00:13:42I dropped out of high school for you.
00:13:44Went overseas for you.
00:13:46Because you and your mother had nothing.
00:13:47I made sure you got that PhD.
00:13:49And the second you walk into Sterling Group, you cut me off.
00:13:52Yeah, really impressive, Evelyn.
00:13:54I said I'd pay you back triple, so what's your problem?
00:13:56You think throwing some pennies at me gives you the right to come here and humiliate me?
00:14:01Humiliate you?
00:14:02Evelyn, you did that all on your own.
00:14:05You son of a...
00:14:06Evelyn, stop wasting your breath.
00:14:08Security.
00:14:09Get this trash out of here.
00:14:11Throw him out!
00:14:12I'm sick of looking at his damn face!
00:14:14You've got no business being here!
00:14:16Get the hell out of Sterling Group!
00:14:17Nobody wants you here!
00:14:19Yeah, get out!
00:14:20Get out!
00:14:23Miss Sterling, we found him.
00:14:25Where?
00:14:26He's at Sterling Group right now.
00:14:28Evelyn's onboarding ceremony.
00:14:30He's already there?
00:14:31Turn the car around!
00:14:32Floor it!
00:14:32I'm not missing him again!
00:14:36Listen up.
00:14:38Evelyn isn't someone you get to harass.
00:14:41Walk out of here right now while you still can.
00:14:46Or what?
00:14:47Security drags you out.
00:14:48Your call.
00:14:51Throw this clown out!
00:14:58Lucas, just leave.
00:15:00You really want to find out what happens when you piss off Sterling Group?
00:15:06Piss off Sterling Group?
00:15:08Ezelyn?
00:15:09Since when do any of you speak for it?
00:15:11Lucas, you look ridiculous right now.
00:15:14Keep it up, and don't come crying to me when they kick your ass out.
00:15:21Drop the sarcasm, Evelyn.
00:15:22I came here on my own.
00:15:25Nobody in this room, not even Chloe Sterling, can make me leave.
00:15:37Faster.
00:15:39Get me there now.
00:15:40Get me there now.
00:15:41Right away, Ms. Sterling.
00:15:45Watch your mouth.
00:15:46Don't you dare disrespect Ms. Sterling.
00:15:48Are you actually this stupid?
00:15:50Even my own father doesn't cross her.
00:15:53And you think you can just throw her name around like that?
00:15:57You're so done, man.
00:16:00Chloe Sterling?
00:16:02Sure, she's a big deal to you.
00:16:04But touch me today, and I promise...
00:16:07She'll come for you first.
00:16:09You're dead meat!
00:16:10Lucas, get it together.
00:16:12I know losing me hit you hard, but that's no excuse to run your mouth about Ms. Sterling.
00:16:17I was actually gonna throw you a bone and get you a job here.
00:16:20Guess you blew that, too.
00:16:23Excuse me?
00:16:25I'm sorry.
00:16:26Oh, I'm sorry, is that beneath you?
00:16:28Even our janitors have college degrees.
00:16:31A dropout like you should be on your knees thanking me for even thinking of you.
00:16:36But sure, keep laughing.
00:16:38So after everything I did for you, this is really all I am for you?
00:16:42That's facts.
00:16:44And after the crap you just pulled about Ms. Sterling?
00:16:49Don't even think about begging me now.
00:16:52Sterling Group wouldn't touch you with a ten-foot pole.
00:16:57Evelyn.
00:16:59I don't need you doing me any favors.
00:17:01As for whether Sterling Group wants me, go ask Chloe Sterling herself.
00:17:19Good afternoon, Ms. Sterling.
00:17:21Where's Lucas?
00:17:23He's in the conference hall.
00:17:24But things got ugly.
00:17:26Evelyn and Mother are breaking things off because they think he's beneath him.
00:17:29She's dumping him?
00:17:31Evelyn really has no idea what kind of man she's throwing away.
00:17:36Maybe this works out better for me.
00:17:38Let's go.
00:17:39I want to see if Lucas still turns me down now.
00:17:45Lucas, you're hopeless.
00:17:47What exactly do you think throwing a fit in here is going to do for you?
00:17:51He planned this from the start.
00:17:53Came back today just to ruin your future.
00:17:58Didn't expect a loser like you to play dirty.
00:18:01But you're wasting your time.
00:18:04I'm not letting you anywhere near Evelyn's future.
00:18:07Exactly.
00:18:08Ms. Sterling personally green-lidded Evelyn's hire.
00:18:12And with Warren's father backing Evelyn up, someone like him doesn't stand a chance.
00:18:17You catching all that?
00:18:19Whatever little game you're playing, it's just a joke to us.
00:18:21Honestly, Lucas, now I finally learn why you spent ten months overseas and still ended up with nothing.
00:18:28Leaving you was the smartest decision I ever made.
00:18:31Smartest decision?
00:18:32Evelyn.
00:18:33When the truth comes out, you'll regret this for the rest of your life.
00:18:41What?
00:18:42Ms. Sterling's back?
00:18:48Evelyn, you really are one of a kind.
00:18:50Ms. Sterling just got back from Oslo and came straight here.
00:18:54Looks like she's personally showing up for your onboarding ceremony.
00:18:57What?
00:18:57Ms. Sterling's personally coming to my ceremony?
00:19:00Mr. Grant, are you serious?
00:19:02She'll be here any minute.
00:19:03Evelyn!
00:19:04Ms. Sterling herself!
00:19:06Baby, you're untouchable now!
00:19:13Evelyn.
00:19:14Ms. Sterling's about to arrive.
00:19:15We can't let the rat stay here another second.
00:19:20Exactly.
00:19:21This place isn't for people like him.
00:19:23If Ms. Sterling sees him here, she'll be furious.
00:19:26I understand.
00:19:30Last time I'm saying this, get out.
00:19:33Walk out now, and I'll throw in another two million.
00:19:37Deal?
00:19:39Two million more?
00:19:40He's not worth a dime!
00:19:42Right now, the only thing that matters is not upsetting Ms. Sterling.
00:19:48If money gets him out, then whatever.
00:19:52Five million in total.
00:19:55Lucas, that's more money than you'll ever see in your entire life.
00:20:00Take the money, and disappear.
00:20:03Money, money, money.
00:20:05You really love talking about that, don't you?
00:20:08But if you knew who I really am, you'd be on your knees crying.
00:20:14Lucas, do you really think I don't know what you are?
00:20:16Whatever long-lost Prince fantasy you've picked up, it means nothing to me.
00:20:20Oh, please.
00:20:21You're just a nobody with delusions of grandeur.
00:20:25What now?
00:20:26You want to pretend to be some big shot, too?
00:20:29Fine, tell us then.
00:20:30Who the hell are you supposed to be?
00:20:32This should be good.
00:20:33Lucas, if you can't back up all this big talk today, I'll make sure you regret it.
00:20:39You'll kneel in front of everyone here and crawl your way out of Sterling Group.
00:20:46And admit you were never worthy of my daughter.
00:20:51Say it out loud enough so every can hear.
00:20:55He's my husband.
00:20:56That answers your question?
00:21:29Miss Stell?
00:21:31Miss Stell?
00:21:32Miss Stell?
00:21:36Looks like you've had some company
00:21:38Nothing I can't handle
00:21:43Good
00:21:45I'll take it from here
00:21:53And you are?
00:21:55Are you deaf?
00:21:57I said I'm Lucas' wife
00:22:02This can't be real
00:22:03Miss Sterling got married?
00:22:06To him?
00:22:07What kind of man could she possibly...
00:22:09Wait, I actually went after him
00:22:12I'm so dead
00:22:13I am so completely dead
00:22:19Oh, so that's your game
00:22:21Already married and still playing the lovesick puppy with my daughter
00:22:25You disgusting piece of shit
00:22:29Evelyn, wake up
00:22:31He never came back for you
00:22:33He came back for your money
00:22:35Lucas
00:22:37You betrayed me first?
00:22:40You were already married?
00:22:43The one who betrayed this relationship was never me
00:22:49Lucas gave you everything a man could give
00:22:53It's a shame you had to find out the hard way
00:22:56My daughter's a PhD making 30 million a year
00:23:02Personally valued by Chloe Sterling herself
00:23:07What has he got that comes even close?
00:23:12Oh, now I get it
00:23:14A guy like you with a woman like her
00:23:16Let me guess
00:23:17You paid her to pretend to be your wife?
00:23:21What?
00:23:22He hired her?
00:23:24Obviously
00:23:26Look at her
00:23:28No gorgeous woman like that would go near a guy like Lucas
00:23:32Has to be paid
00:23:34That's Chloe Sterling
00:23:36Warren has absolutely no idea what he just walked into
00:23:48Warren, please
00:23:49Harold, relax
00:23:50I know exactly what this is
00:23:51Lucas is broke
00:23:53So the woman he hired can't be anyone respectable
00:23:55Some club girl, I bet
00:23:57What?
00:23:58No, no, no
00:23:59Don't say that
00:24:02Relax
00:24:02I know women like her don't belong in Sterling Group
00:24:05But she wasn't brought here by us
00:24:07No one's blaming us
00:24:14Lucas, I never thought you'd hire some woman to play your wife
00:24:19You've really hit rock bottom
00:24:20Did you actually think that would impress me?
00:24:23Exactly
00:24:24A broke nobody pretending to be like Warren?
00:24:28Take that woman and get out before you disgrace Sterling Group
00:24:33Well, well
00:24:34You're a gorgeous one
00:24:36You do this for a living, don't you?
00:24:39Whatever Lucas paid you, I'll pay ten times more spend one night with me
00:24:48Warren, you can't do this
00:24:50She's, she's
00:24:52Harold, a woman like that is wasted on Lucas
00:24:56Why don't you enjoy her first?
00:24:59I'll take my turn after
00:25:11What are you saying?
00:25:12I wouldn't dare
00:25:15You wouldn't?
00:25:17At least Harold knows better than to compete with me for a woman
00:25:21Warren, please don't do anything reckless
00:25:24Reckless?
00:25:26Lucas paid some woman to play his wife
00:25:28I'll buy her off right in front of him
00:25:31Let's see how much pride he has left after that
00:25:34Brilliant Warren
00:25:35Let's see how this loser keeps pretending after that
00:25:39No, seriously, you have to listen to me
00:25:41What's wrong with you today?
00:25:43Why are you acting so nervous?
00:25:50So you hired a pretty woman to play wife?
00:25:53Today, I'll tear that apart and bury you
00:25:56Guys like you
00:25:58Are never to challenge me
00:26:00Warren's right, Lucas
00:26:01Hiring a woman to play your wife doesn't make you look powerful
00:26:05It just makes you look even more pathetic
00:26:08Pathetic?
00:26:09The only fools here
00:26:12Are all of you
00:26:14Still acting tough?
00:26:15Fine, let's see who regrets it
00:26:17Pretty face
00:26:18Killer body
00:26:19But if Lucas could afford you, you must be cheap
00:26:22I'll give you a hundred grand
00:26:31Filthy mouth
00:26:32You were asking for that
00:26:38Warren, are you alright?
00:26:44You fucking bitch
00:26:45How dare you lay a hand on me
00:26:47You earned it
00:26:49Warren is not someone you can afford to offend
00:26:52Letting this woman hit him
00:26:54You are digging your own grave
00:26:57I hit whoever I want
00:26:59Got a problem with that?
00:27:04You hit me?
00:27:05My father will make you pay for this
00:27:07You are so done, bitch
00:27:09A cheap-ass hooker
00:27:11Dares hit Warren?
00:27:13His father could crush you and Lucas with one finger
00:27:16Oh, is that so?
00:27:21Then tell me
00:27:23Who is your father?
00:27:25My father is Daniel Caldwell
00:27:27Vice President of Sterling Group
00:27:29Even Chloe with Sterling herself shows him respect here
00:27:32You are dead
00:27:48Daniel Caldwell
00:27:49That's right
00:27:50My father is Daniel Caldwell
00:27:52And he...
00:27:53Are you insane?
00:27:55That is the head seat of Sterling Group Conference Room
00:27:57Who gave you the right to sit there?
00:27:59If it is the most important seat in Sterling Group
00:28:02Then I would say it fits me perfectly
00:28:06Don't you agree?
00:28:10Absolutely
00:28:11Couldn't be more appropriate
00:28:13Yes, of course
00:28:14Yes, yes, yes
00:28:15Yes, of course
00:28:19Appropriate?
00:28:20That's Sterling Group's head seat
00:28:23Only Chloe Sterling
00:28:25Or someone at my father's level belongs there
00:28:27Who the hell do you think you are?
00:28:34So you do know the rules
00:28:36And funny thing is
00:28:37I am sitting here anyway
00:28:42What are you going to do about it?
00:28:46Last chance
00:28:47Get down from that seat
00:28:49Crawl around this room like a dog
00:28:50And beg for my forgiveness
00:28:53Then tonight
00:28:54You'll serve me properly
00:28:57If I'm satisfied
00:28:58Maybe I'll let you off
00:29:00And you, Lucas
00:29:02I won't just take her from you
00:29:03I'll make you kneel and watch
00:29:06That's the price for crossing me
00:29:11Warren, you really know how to put people in their place
00:29:14Trash like Lucas
00:29:15Deserves exactly that
00:29:18Lucas
00:29:19What are you waiting for?
00:29:21Do what Warren says
00:29:22Get on your knees
00:29:29You just crossed a line you can't come back from
00:29:33The only ones asking to die are you too
00:29:38Still talking tough?
00:29:41Fine
00:29:42I'll count to three
00:29:45Neil
00:29:46One
00:29:47Warren
00:29:47Please stop
00:29:48She hit me
00:29:50They're both going to pay
00:29:53But
00:29:54She's
00:29:54She's
00:29:55God damn it
00:29:56Shut the fuck up
00:29:57You dumbass
00:29:57She's just a woman Lucas hired
00:29:59End of story
00:30:01Warren
00:30:02I'm saying maybe you should
00:30:05Apologize to them
00:30:07Yes, Warren
00:30:08You really should do so
00:30:10Yes
00:30:10Yes
00:30:11Yes
00:30:11Yes
00:30:19Did I just hear you right?
00:30:21You want me to apologize to these two?
00:30:23Yes, Warren
00:30:24Please apologize
00:30:25It's for your own good
00:30:26Harold, I'm the one who got hit
00:30:28And now you want me to apologize to them?
00:30:30Have you lost your mind?
00:30:31Warren, I'm trying to save you
00:30:33Don't throw that back in my face
00:30:34Get out of my way
00:30:38I knew you people were useless
00:30:39I'm calling my father
00:30:41Let's see who still dares demand an apology
00:30:43And who still refuses to kneel
00:30:44I'll call my father right now
00:30:46Don't call him
00:30:48Let him call
00:30:49I'm curious what his father thinks he can do to me
00:30:53Dad
00:30:54Someone hit me at Sterling Group
00:30:56Some random bitch
00:30:57Get here now
00:30:58Please
00:30:58I want her dealt with
00:31:02My father's on his way
00:31:04Lucas
00:31:06You and that woman are finished
00:31:07Lucas
00:31:08Warren's father is Sterling Group's vice president
00:31:10Second only to Chloe Sterling
00:31:12Once he gets here, no one can protect you
00:31:14Protect him?
00:31:15Please
00:31:15A fool who doesn't know his place deserves a lesson
00:31:18I don't need your protection
00:31:20The Caldwell family don't even register on my radar
00:31:23Still talking big when disaster's right at your door
00:31:26No wonder you'll stay at the bottom forever
00:31:29The one trapped in a well
00:31:31Is you
00:31:32Keep running your mouth, asshole
00:31:33You'll be crying soon enough
00:31:35What the hell is going on here?
00:31:38Who has the nerve to cause trouble at Sterling Group and put a hand on my son?
00:31:49Dad
00:31:50Finally
00:31:51You're here
00:31:52What is going on here?
00:31:55I told you to host a welcome ceremony for Evelyn
00:31:58How did it turn into this mess?
00:32:02Dad
00:32:02This wasn't my fault
00:32:04Someone came here causing trouble
00:32:06Look at my face
00:32:07They hit me
00:32:08Outrageous!
00:32:09Someone dared lay a hand on my son?
00:32:11Did you not tell them who I am?
00:32:12I did
00:32:13But they didn't care at all
00:32:14That woman even sat in Miss Sterling's seat like she owned the place
00:32:18Exactly, Mr. Caldwell
00:32:19Those two have been acting like they own the place
00:32:23Mr. Caldwell, actually
00:32:26Harold, enough
00:32:28Warren is my son
00:32:29And you just stood there while he got slapped?
00:32:32You let people make a scene inside Sterling Group and did nothing?
00:32:35What am I paying you for?
00:32:37Mr. Caldwell
00:32:37Today, Miss Sterling
00:32:41Don't bring Miss Sterling into this
00:32:43Evelyn was personally scouted by her
00:32:45She will be here any minute
00:32:46And you let these two cause a scene?
00:32:57So it's you two causing trouble here?
00:33:06That's right, Mr. Caldwell
00:33:07Lucas is the troublemaker
00:33:09Evelyn already dumped him
00:33:10This has nothing to do with her
00:33:13Don't worry
00:33:14Evelyn was handpicked by Miss Sterling
00:33:16Since she cut ties with Lucas
00:33:18This won't touch her
00:33:19Good
00:33:19That's a relief
00:33:23Lucas
00:33:24My father's here now
00:33:25He's Sterling Group's vice president
00:33:28In this building
00:33:30Only
00:33:31Miss Sterling outranks him
00:33:33You two are
00:33:35Weren't you acting all tough when you slapped me?
00:33:38What happened?
00:33:38My father shows up
00:33:40And now you're too scared to even face him?
00:33:42Warren
00:33:42Enjoy it while you can
00:33:44In a minute you'll know who should really be afraid
00:33:46Still talking?
00:33:47Fine
00:33:48Let's see if you're still this cocky on your knees
00:33:50Dad
00:33:51Lucas paid for that woman
00:33:52But she's a total knockout
00:33:53I want to ruin her right in front of him
00:33:55You're my son
00:33:56If you want a woman handled
00:33:57She gets handled
00:33:58Enough mystery
00:33:58Turn her around
00:33:59I want to see what kind of woman caused all this trouble
00:34:01Sure
00:34:02Still playing mysterious?
00:34:05Fine
00:34:06Let me help you with that
00:34:11Warren
00:34:11If I were you
00:34:12I wouldn't touch that chair
00:34:13The moment it turns around
00:34:14It's over for you and your father
00:34:16You're walking straight into your own grave
00:34:17You're threatening us now?
00:34:19It's not a threat
00:34:20It's a fact
00:34:20Today you and your father will pay for offending someone far beyond your reach
00:34:24Your arrogance is going to cost you everything
00:34:26Shut up!
00:34:27My father is Sterling Group's vice president
00:34:28Only Chloe Sterling outranks him
00:34:30And you expect us to fear some stupid whore?
00:34:32Even God can't save you
00:34:34Ridiculous
00:34:34You expect us to believe Mr. Caldwell should be afraid of some bitch Lucas hired off the street?
00:34:39What a joke
00:34:41Lucas, maybe you've forgotten how things work
00:34:44A man like Mr. Caldwell is far above someone like you
00:34:49Is that right?
00:34:50Then enlighten me
00:34:52Why exactly should I fear him?
00:34:54You still don't get it?
00:34:55Lucas, you're already finished
00:34:57You just don't know it yet
00:34:59No, Evelyn
00:35:00You're the one who doesn't get it
00:35:01He is Mr. Caldwell
00:35:03Only Chloe Sterling stands above him here
00:35:05And you think he's finished?
00:35:07Lucas
00:35:08Did losing me really break you that badly?
00:35:11Interesting
00:35:11In all my years I've never had a nobody like you tell me I'm finished
00:35:15Lucas, right?
00:35:17No one saves you today
00:35:18I'll break your legs myself
00:35:25Not enough
00:35:27Kick him out of Queensberry and throw him in the ocean
00:35:31I don't want to see his face again
00:35:33Good
00:35:34And you?
00:35:35Drop the act
00:35:36Turn around
00:35:37I want to see what makes you think Daniel Calsfell should regret anything
00:35:42Exactly!
00:35:43She slapped me!
00:35:44And these people actually told me to apologize
00:35:46They all told you to apologize?
00:35:48Yeah
00:35:51I don't get it
00:35:52She's just some woman Lucas paid for
00:35:55What's there to fear?
00:35:56I'm taking her today
00:35:58And no one's stopping me
00:35:59Fine
00:36:01If you're that determined to dig your own graves
00:36:03I won't stop you
00:36:06These two fools are so desperate to see your face
00:36:09Why not show them?
00:36:11Why not?
00:36:13That voice
00:36:15Why does it sound familiar?
00:36:17Still trying to scare us with this mystery act?
00:36:19Turn around or I'll do it myself
00:36:32Your little scare tactic failed
00:36:34Well
00:36:35I turned her around
00:36:37What now?
00:36:39Daniel Caldwell
00:36:40Miss
00:36:41Miss Sterling
00:36:43Dad, relax
00:36:44Miss Sterling will be here any minute
00:36:46These two not only crossed you
00:36:48They're about to cross her too
00:36:49They're done
00:36:51Lucas
00:36:51I warned you
00:36:52Daniel Caldwell was never someone you could cross
00:36:55You brought this on yourself
00:36:59When Miss Sterling gets here
00:37:01Kneel
00:37:01And beg
00:37:03Maybe she'll still leave you a way out
00:37:07I don't need to beg Chloe Sterling for anything
00:37:10You, however
00:37:12Should start thinking about
00:37:14How you'll beg her for mercy
00:37:17You?
00:37:18Evelyn
00:37:19Stop wasting your breath
00:37:21If they want to destroy themselves
00:37:24Let Miss Sterling deal with them
00:37:25And you
00:37:27How dare you stay seated
00:37:30Stop!
00:37:35Dad, you're throwing her out yourself, right?
00:37:38Go ahead
00:37:43See that?
00:37:44My father's hands are shaking with rage
00:37:46Once he's done holding back
00:37:48You're finished
00:37:50Ever think his hands aren't shaking from anger
00:37:54But from fear?
00:37:56My father?
00:37:56Afraid?
00:37:57Give me a break
00:37:58The only person in Sterling group he answers to is Chloe Sterling
00:38:01If he's worried about anything
00:38:02It's because trash like you got let in
00:38:04What a fool
00:38:04Standing there looking smug
00:38:06While everything burns down around him
00:38:08Lucas
00:38:09I hope this teaches you a lesson
00:38:12Some people are simply beyond your reach
00:38:15Dad
00:38:16Done shaking?
00:38:18Ready to deal with them now?
00:38:22Fine
00:38:23Fine
00:38:24I'll deal with
00:38:25I'll deal with you!
00:38:37Dad, what the heck?
00:38:38Why are you hitting me?
00:38:39You're exactly who I'm dealing with, you disgrace!
00:38:43Do you have any idea what you've done?
00:38:45Dad, Lucas is the one causing trouble
00:38:48What did I do?
00:38:50I...
00:38:50Enough!
00:38:52Get on your knees and apologize to them
00:38:54Now!
00:38:55What?
00:38:55Dad, you want me to apologize to them?
00:38:58Are you feeling okay?
00:39:00Exactly, Mr. Caldwell
00:39:01Lucas and that woman are complete lowlifes
00:39:04You're Sterling Group's vice president
00:39:06And Warren is your son
00:39:07Why should he apologize to them?
00:39:09None of you have any idea what you're talking about
00:39:12Do you know who she is?
00:39:14She's Chloe Sterling
00:39:16The CEO of Sterling Group
00:39:20What?
00:39:21Miss Sterling
00:39:22This is all my fault
00:39:23I failed to raise him right
00:39:25Please punish me as you see fit
00:39:27Miss Sterling
00:39:38Honey, that woman
00:39:39Is she really Chloe Sterling?
00:39:41I don't know
00:39:42How is this possible?
00:39:44She's Chloe Sterling
00:39:45I admire her that much
00:39:47And she called herself Lucas' wife?
00:39:49No
00:39:50No way
00:39:50She's just some woman Lucas paid for
00:39:53How could she be Chloe Sterling?
00:39:55Dad
00:39:56You're messing with you, right?
00:39:58You fool!
00:39:59You're going to destroy the Caldwell family!
00:40:02Get down on your knees and beg Miss Sterling for forgiveness!
00:40:05Warren
00:40:06The woman standing before you is the CEO of Sterling Group
00:40:09You're already in serious trouble and you still won't admit it?
00:40:12But
00:40:12If she's really Miss Sterling, why didn't anyone tell me?
00:40:16I tried to tell you over and over again
00:40:18Did you ever let me finish?
00:40:21Warren
00:40:21You did this to yourself
00:40:27I insulted Chloe Sterling herself
00:40:30I'm done
00:40:30Miss Sterling, please
00:40:32I didn't know
00:40:33Please spare me
00:40:34Daniel Caldwell
00:40:36This is the son you raised
00:40:37That says more about you than it does about him
00:40:40I think it's time you stepped down and went home to teach your son some manners
00:40:48Evelyn
00:40:51So that's your secret
00:40:53You had Chloe Sterling in your corner this whole time
00:40:58Color me impressed, Lucas
00:41:03Chloe Sterling is the least of what I have behind me
00:41:06Evelyn, we were together for years and you never once tried to understand who I am
00:41:10You were so eager to throw me away
00:41:13Without knowing what you were walking away from
00:41:15I
00:41:16Evelyn
00:41:16Your credentials were impressive enough for me to make an exception
00:41:19But a degree only gets you so far
00:41:21Your character disqualifies you
00:41:23Your offer is revoke
00:41:25Miss Sterling, please
00:41:27Don't take this away from my daughter
00:41:31She's a good person
00:41:32Please, I'm begging you
00:41:34The decision is made
00:41:36One more word
00:41:37And you'll only embarrass yourself
00:41:39Evelyn
00:41:39Any objections?
00:41:41Chloe
00:41:42Chloe
00:41:43You've gotten bold
00:41:47Madame Sterling
00:41:52Grandma
00:42:02Silence
00:42:05You have no right to call me that
00:42:12Chloe
00:42:13You've got some nerve
00:42:15Grandmother
00:42:16Called you back to marry Ethan Crawford
00:42:18Not to play a queen here
00:42:19Don't forget
00:42:20You're only the acting CEO
00:42:23Grandmother is the one who truly calls the shots
00:42:30These people stay
00:42:32You don't get to fire them
00:42:33Evelyn
00:42:34Does that mean you're safe?
00:42:37But who is he?
00:42:39How does he dare challenge Chloe Sterling?
00:42:44I heard the Sterling family's been fractured for years
00:42:47Madam Sterling favors the men
00:42:49Her favorite grandson, Victor Sterling
00:42:53Has always been Chloe's biggest rival
00:42:55That must be him
00:42:57Victor, don't push it
00:43:01I'm the acting CEO
00:43:03While I'm in charge
00:43:05All personnel decisions go through me
00:43:08Is that so?
00:43:10Then what if
00:43:11Grandmother says no?
00:43:15Grandmother?
00:43:17Chloe, Daniel Caldwell has served Sterling Group for years
00:43:20I will not
00:43:21Allow you to dismiss him
00:43:24Thank you, Madam Sterling
00:43:26Thank you
00:43:27As for her
00:43:30She is not yours to remove
00:43:36Apex Group values elite scholars
00:43:39Now that they have returned to LA
00:43:42The Sterlings should keep people like her close
00:43:46She stays
00:43:50What?
00:43:52Do I no longer get a say in my own family?
00:43:57I would not dare
00:43:58Good
00:43:59Then focus on what matters, Chloe
00:44:01Your priority
00:44:03Is to marry Ethan Crawford
00:44:05And use the Crawfords
00:44:07To build a connection
00:44:09With Apex Group
00:44:10Nothing else
00:44:12But Grandmother
00:44:14I already told you
00:44:15I will not marry Ethan Crawford
00:44:18And I already
00:44:19That is not your decision to make
00:44:22No wonder Chloe needs Apex Group so badly
00:44:24Holding up the Sterling family under this kind of pressure
00:44:28Not bad
00:44:29She helped me once
00:44:31Now I will give her a way out
00:44:35Sir
00:44:36Apex Group's investment plan with Sterling Group has been confirmed
00:44:39The announcement will be made tomorrow at Apex Group's return banquet
00:44:43Followed by the contract signing
00:44:46Proceed
00:44:52Grandmother
00:44:54Marrying me off to Ethan Crawford is no different from throwing me into hell
00:44:58Is that what you want me to do?
00:45:02I've already sacrificed myself for the family
00:45:05You're marrying Ethan Crawford
00:45:08That's final
00:45:11Madam Sterling
00:45:12Chloe's not marrying anyone else
00:45:15Not while I'm standing here
00:45:23Lucas
00:45:23Jeez, what that sorry ass trying to do now
00:45:27And who the heck are you supposed to be?
00:45:33Since when does the Sterling family need your permission?
00:45:36Chloe
00:45:38Who is he?
00:45:43Madam Sterling
00:45:44Mr. Sterling
00:45:45That's Lucas
00:45:45Just a dropout street punk
00:45:47Begging overseas
00:45:48Evelyn just dumped him
00:45:50I thought he hired Miss Sterling to play his wife
00:45:53But now it's obvious
00:45:54Miss Sterling hired him to play her husband
00:45:57So she could dodge the Crawford marriage
00:46:00Warrens
00:46:01Say one more word
00:46:03Mr. Sterling
00:46:05See?
00:46:07She's angry because I hit the truth
00:46:09Exactly
00:46:09Madam Sterling
00:46:11Mr. Sterling
00:46:11Warren is right
00:46:12Lucas is just a fake husband
00:46:14Chloe hired to fool you
00:46:15Mom, what are you doing?
00:46:17Evelyn
00:46:17Lucas is using Chloe against us
00:46:20Then we'll use Madam Sterling and Victor against him
00:46:22Lucas
00:46:24You picked the wrong woman to mess with
00:46:33Chloe
00:46:34You hired some broke ass lures to play husband just to dodge Ethan Crawford?
00:46:38You really think this nobody can stand against the Crawfords?
00:46:43I
00:46:44Lucas
00:46:44I have to be honest with you
00:46:47At first I just wanted a fake marriage to escape my family's arrangement
00:46:50But the Crawfords are stronger than I thought
00:46:52I won't drag you down with me
00:46:54Just go home
00:46:56Chloe, why would you think like that?
00:46:58I helped you close that deal, remember?
00:47:01Warren was right about one thing
00:47:03Chloe and I started as a fake couple
00:47:06But from now on, it's real
00:47:07What do you mean?
00:47:13Chloe, marry me
00:47:15From now on, no one gets to decide your life but you
00:47:20Miss Sterling
00:47:23Lucas, do you even know what you're doing?
00:47:24You're just an ordinary man
00:47:26You can't fight Madam Sterling or the Crawfords
00:47:28Cut the tie and you can still walk away alive
00:47:30But proposing to her?
00:47:31You're literally walking off the cliff
00:47:36You really think this is some La La Land movie?
00:47:39Playing Hero now?
00:47:40Hero, please
00:47:42He's just a gold digger
00:47:43Even Chloe's stuck now
00:47:45She's still out of Lucas' reek
00:47:47And he thinks he can take the advantage now?
00:47:49What a joke
00:47:52Chloe, if you say yes to him
00:47:54Don't expect mercy from this family
00:47:57I...
00:47:58What's wrong, Chloe?
00:48:00You had the nerve to ask me to marry you before
00:48:02Now that I'm asking
00:48:04You're scared?
00:48:06Do you even know what you're taking on?
00:48:08Chloe, I don't run from trouble
00:48:11Trouble runs from me
00:48:12If my family insists on selling my life away
00:48:14Then I'll choose the one man who stood in front of me
00:48:17Even if this ends in disaster
00:48:18At least this time, the choice is mine
00:48:22Fine
00:48:23Lucas, I'll marry you
00:48:25Whatever storm comes next, I'll stand with you
00:48:28That's my wife
00:48:29From now on, anyone who comes for you
00:48:31Comes through me first
00:48:35Now
00:48:36Does anyone still have something to say?
00:48:41Good
00:48:43Very good, Chloe
00:48:44You really think you are above this family now
00:48:46My words mean nothing to you anymore, do they?
00:48:48Grandmother
00:48:48Don't call me that!
00:48:49I am not your grandmother anymore!
00:48:51I hereby announce that Chloe Sterling is suspended from her position as acting CEO of Sterling Group
00:48:56Effective immediately
00:48:57What?
00:48:58Grandmother, you cannot do this
00:49:00Please listen to me
00:49:01I have already secured...
00:49:02Enough!
00:49:02The moment you agreed to marry Lucas, you should have seen this coming
00:49:05And this is only the beginning
00:49:07Apex Group return banquet is tomorrow
00:49:09Every major family in Queensbury will be there
00:49:12And so will Ethan Crawford
00:49:13You had better calm him down
00:49:14Or you are out of the Sterling family for good
00:49:16Chloe
00:49:18This is what defiance costs
00:49:21You really thought marrying Souser would free you from the family?
00:49:24Dream on
00:49:25I know you have been chasing Apex Group investment
00:49:29Ethan Crawford already made it clear
00:49:30Marry him and let me take over Sterling Group
00:49:33Or Apex Group will not put in a cent
00:49:36So yes, Chloe
00:49:37You are marrying him whether you like it or not
00:49:39Impossible
00:49:40Apex Group has already agreed on the investment
00:49:42You cannot stop this deal
00:49:44Apex Group just returned to LA
00:49:46Of course they are showing interest in Major Corps
00:49:47Not to mention we are the biggest
00:49:49So what?
00:49:50If you are so confident, go us to sign contract
00:49:52Miss
00:49:53Apex Group hasn't sent over a contract
00:49:55Chloe, I would love to see how you clean this up tomorrow
00:49:57And you, Luca
00:49:58You had a way out but you chose to walk straight into hell
00:50:00Now wait for Ethan Crawford, rat
00:50:02Then let us see who falls tomorrow
00:50:07Still acting tough?
00:50:08Good
00:50:09The harder you act now, the worse you'll fall
00:50:15Evelyn, right?
00:50:17Pretty, PhD, not bad
00:50:19You're coming to Apex Group's banquet tomorrow
00:50:21Really, Mr. Sterling?
00:50:23Evelyn can go to Apex Group's banquet?
00:50:26Yes
00:50:27Poor background but good looks and a PhD
00:50:31Apex Group's people will be there tomorrow
00:50:34I'll give her a chance to come with us
00:50:37This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, Evelyn
00:50:39Will you come?
00:50:41Of course she does, Evelyn
00:50:42Say yes
00:50:43Say yes
00:50:44Yes, I do
00:50:47Good
00:50:48Be ready for tomorrow
00:50:50Evelyn
00:50:51If you get into Apex Group's banquet
00:50:53You could make real connections there
00:50:56That's way bigger than any job at Sterling Group
00:51:04Ethan said Apex Group's boss likes beautiful women with degrees
00:51:07Evelyn might be useful
00:51:09A low-born woman dreaming of reaching Apex Group?
00:51:13Hilarious
00:51:25Apex Group already agreed to invest in Sterling Group
00:51:28They wouldn't go back on their word
00:51:30How did this happen?
00:51:31Chloe, relax
00:51:33I said what I said
00:51:34Nothing is going to change that
00:51:36Lucas, still bluffing?
00:51:39Now you're name-dropping Apex Group?
00:51:41Please
00:51:42You don't even know what kind of power they are
00:51:45You'll know tomorrow whether I'm bluffing
00:51:47Tomorrow?
00:51:49After offending the Crawfords
00:51:50You should worry about surviving tonight
00:51:52Lucas
00:51:53I told you
00:51:54You're just a nobody
00:51:55You don't belong here
00:51:57Now that you've offended Ethan Crawford
00:52:00You'd better go back to your shelter now
00:52:01At least you might stay alive
00:52:03And stop dreaming about living off a woman
00:52:06Me?
00:52:08Living off a woman?
00:52:09Isn't that what you're doing?
00:52:11You think Chloe Sterling can protect you?
00:52:13She can't stop Ethan Crawford
00:52:17Chloe Sterling is nothing next to Apex Group
00:52:19Evelyn, their boss likes beautiful women with degrees
00:52:23Tomorrow, he might even choose you
00:52:25Mom, stop that
00:52:27Apex Group stands above the world's top powers
00:52:30I'd be lucky just to get close
00:52:32Evelyn, give up the fantasy
00:52:34Apex Group doesn't open its doors to people like you
00:52:41Say that again?
00:52:42If Evelyn can't reach Apex Group, you think you can?
00:52:47Keep talking and I'll rip that mouth of yours open
00:52:54Mom, forget it
00:52:55There's no point wasting words on someone this delusional
00:52:59Lucas, we're not in the same world anymore
00:53:03If I do gain Apex Group's favor, maybe I'll still leave you a way out
00:53:08Mom, let's go
00:53:13Let's see if you can still keep this act when you learn the truth tomorrow
00:53:18As for tomorrow's Apex Group banquet, don't worry, I've got it handled
00:53:22Lucas, they're gone
00:53:24You can drop the act
00:53:27You're just an ordinary man with no degree and no decent job
00:53:31That Apex Group deal was just out of luck, wasn't it?
00:53:36Is that what you think too?
00:53:37Honestly?
00:53:38I still think you're just an ordinary man
00:53:40But I really appreciate what you just did
00:53:42I have to lock in that contract tomorrow
00:53:43And I can protect you after that
00:53:45That's our only way out
00:53:46No worries
00:53:47I say you'll get it, then you will
00:53:48And the Crawfords, they're not even worth mentioning
00:53:50Tomorrow, you'll get everything you came for
00:54:05Sir
00:54:06Thank you, sir
00:54:21Updates on tomorrow's return banquet?
00:54:22Everything is in place, sir
00:54:23The $100 billion contract with Sterkling Group is ready for signing
00:54:27Good
00:54:28There's some dramas in Sterling Family now
00:54:31Make this clear
00:54:32Apex Group is backing Chloe Delling, not the Sterling Family
00:54:34The funds go to her and her alone
00:54:36Understood, sir
00:54:37I'll see it done
00:54:38Sir, the Harrisons, Blackwoods and Everhards have done a lot to help with Apex Group's return to LA
00:54:43They've been asking if they could meet you
00:54:45Would you be willing to see them?
00:54:46How do they compare to the Crawfords?
00:54:48They're a step behind
00:54:49The Crawfords are still number one in Newport State
00:54:52Howard Crawford used to have ties to Apex Group
00:54:55And the family's been cashing in on that reputation for years
00:54:57They're behind now?
00:54:59Then I'll put them ahead
00:55:00Sir, are you planning to elevate the three families over the Crawfords?
00:55:04The Crawfords have abused Apex Group's name for long enough
00:55:07They don't deserve to rule Newport State
00:55:09Bring them in
00:55:11Yes, sir
00:55:20Sir
00:55:21Rise
00:55:22Yes, sir
00:55:25Apex Group's return matters
00:55:26Thank you
00:55:27It's our honor, sir
00:55:33Evelyn, this is Royal Crest, the finest hotel in Queensburg
00:55:37Apex Group booked the whole place for tonight
00:55:39No outsiders allowed
00:55:40Mr. Sterling's still busy now, so I'm taking you up first
00:55:43My God
00:55:44They booked the best hotel in Queensbury for one banquet?
00:55:47Apex Group really is something else
00:55:49Linda, this is nothing to Apex Group
00:55:50Royal Crest should be honored to host them
00:55:52If Apex Group wanted this hotel, one word would be enough
00:55:55Oh, right, right
00:55:57I was thinking too small
00:55:58Evelyn, compared to Apex Group, Lucas and Warren are nothing
00:56:01You need to make this count today
00:56:02If Apex Group notices you, your life is made
00:56:04Mom, how can you say that?
00:56:06I'm just being realistic
00:56:07Warren is nothing special, and Lucas isn't even worth mentioning
00:56:09Apex Group, sir, is the one truly worthy of you
00:56:12Don't waste this chance
00:56:16Lucas?
00:56:21Lucas, you actually had the nerve to show up at Apex Group's return banquet?
00:56:27I said I'd be here
00:56:28Did you think I was joking?
00:56:30This isn't a place for someone like you
00:56:32Exactly
00:56:33Don't think Chloe Sterling makes you somebody
00:56:35You're still just a kept man
00:56:37Even if I were living off someone, it wouldn't be you two
00:56:39For years, you lived off what I gave you
00:56:41Now you stand here judging me?
00:56:43That takes nerve
00:56:44Enough, Lucas
00:56:45I already said I'd pay you back triple
00:56:47What more do you want?
00:56:50Holding this over us only makes you look smaller
00:56:53Exactly
00:56:53You're just hiding behind a woman
00:56:56But my daughter has someone far above Chloe Sterling
00:57:01Let me guess
00:57:02Victor Sterling?
00:57:04Wrong!
00:57:05Apex Group's CEO
00:57:06The real host of this banquet
00:57:08My daughter is going to be his woman
00:57:11Is that so?
00:57:13Mom
00:57:14What are you saying?
00:57:15Marry Apex Group's boss?
00:57:17Become his wife?
00:57:18Why not?
00:57:19You're beautiful, educated, and talented
00:57:22Who else should you marry?
00:57:25Besides, even if I'm exaggerating
00:57:27What would Lucas know?
00:57:31But
00:57:32What?
00:57:33Scared now that my daughter has Apex Group Sir behind her?
00:57:38Then leave before you embarrass yourself
00:57:43What's so funny, loser?
00:57:45Your mother wasn't wrong, Evelyn
00:57:47You were meant to marry Apex Group Sir
00:57:49You were meant to stand beside the most powerful man in LA
00:57:53But that was before you threw me away
00:57:55What are you trying to say?
00:57:58I'm saying
00:58:00Apex Group answers
00:58:01To me
00:58:02And you lost your only chance to be my wife
00:58:12Dad
00:58:13Apex Group's return is huge
00:58:15But do you really need to be this nervous?
00:58:18You don't get it
00:58:19One word from Apex Group can reshape all of Newport
00:58:22And today
00:58:24He'll be there
00:58:25Who?
00:58:27The man Apex Group answers to
00:58:33Lucas
00:58:34You crash Apex Group's return banquet
00:58:37And dare impersonate the man in charge?
00:58:40Do you want to die?
00:58:41You loser
00:58:42My daughter
00:58:43My daughter isn't worthy of him?
00:58:45Who are you to decide her future?
00:58:48Lucas
00:58:48I know the breakup hurt you
00:58:50But you can't say things like this
00:58:53If Apex Group is offended
00:58:55Not even Chloe Sterling can save you
00:59:00I tell you the truth
00:59:01And you call it a lie
00:59:03You never underestimated me
00:59:05Not because I was weak
00:59:06But you were blind
00:59:10Lucas
00:59:10Respect is earned
00:59:11Not claimed
00:59:15Even if I believed
00:59:16You could make something of yourself
00:59:17Pretending to be the man behind Apex Group
00:59:19That's suicide
00:59:21Evelyn
00:59:22Why are you wasting words on this idiot?
00:59:24He has no right
00:59:26To be at Apex Group's return banquet
00:59:28Throw him out before he drags us down
00:59:34Evelyn
00:59:35Why are you wasting words on this idiot?
00:59:37He has no right to be at Apex Group's return banquet
00:59:39Throw him out before he drags us down with him
00:59:42Exactly
00:59:42Throw him out
00:59:43Security
00:59:44Where's security?
00:59:45Get this lunatalk out of here
00:59:46Who dares touch my man?
00:59:56Chloe?
01:00:00Let go of him
01:00:02Now
01:00:05I
01:00:05I
01:00:05Sterling
01:00:06My mother was only trying to get Lucas out for his own good
01:00:09Was there really a need to lash out at her?
01:00:12Lash out?
01:00:13Evelyn
01:00:14Right?
01:00:15You're just a new hire at Sterling Group
01:00:17What now that I'm not acting CEO
01:00:18You think you can question me?
01:00:20Get this straight
01:00:21Even without the CEO title
01:00:23I'm still not someone a junior employee like you gets to challenge
01:00:29And as for why I'm angry at your mother
01:00:31I'll make it clear
01:00:33Lucas is my man
01:00:34Your mother thinks she can bully him?
01:00:37She's not qualified
01:00:43Lucas, I admit you got something
01:00:49Two days back here and you already have Chloe Sterling defending me
01:00:55You really know how to live off a woman
01:00:57Miss Sterling
01:00:58I know you used him to escape the marriage
01:01:01But do you really think he can protect you?
01:01:04Or is he just going to drag you down with him?
01:01:07What do you mean?
01:01:08Lucas has no status, no background
01:01:10And he just offended the man who controls Apex Group
01:01:14If you keep protecting him
01:01:16You won't just make an enemy of the Crawfords
01:01:19You'll make an enemy of Apex Group
01:01:23Exactly!
01:01:24Lucas isn't just useless
01:01:26He's a curse
01:01:27Anyone near him ends up ruined
01:01:30He should die
01:01:36I told you
01:01:38Lucas is my man
01:01:40His name is not something you get to throw around
01:01:44Did you think I was just making noise?
01:01:47And you, Evelyn
01:01:48Since you care so much about status
01:01:50Remember your own
01:01:51You're a junior employee
01:01:53You don't get to question me
01:01:56I've held back
01:01:57Because you used to mean something to Lucas
01:02:01But insult him again
01:02:03And next time
01:02:04Your mother won't be the only one getting slapped
01:02:11Miss Sterling
01:02:12Don't you think that's a bit much?
01:02:14Exactly!
01:02:15You're not Sterling Group's CEO anymore
01:02:17So drop the attitude
01:02:20My daughter has a PhD
01:02:23When she outranks you
01:02:25You won't dare touch us again
01:02:27I don't need the CEO title to stand above you
01:02:30Even stripped of power
01:02:32I'm still someone you'll never catch up to
01:02:34So until you actually rise that high
01:02:37Keep your head down
01:02:38And stop embarrassing yourself
01:02:40Big words, Chloe
01:02:47Blake Crawford?
01:02:50My brother picked you, Chloe
01:02:51And here you are
01:02:53Protecting another man?
01:02:56Not a good look
01:03:00Oh, right
01:03:01Some of you probably don't know who I am
01:03:03Blake Crawford
01:03:05The second son of the Crawfords
01:03:07The top family in Newport State
01:03:12He's the second son of the Crawford family
01:03:14Warren Caldwell
01:03:15What a pleasure to meet you
01:03:17At least you know who matters
01:03:19Mr. Crawford
01:03:20Mr. Crawford
01:03:21With that kind of presence
01:03:21Anyone would recognize you
01:03:24Smart mouth
01:03:24I like that
01:03:25From now on you work under me
01:03:27Yes, Mr. Crawford
01:03:29Whatever you say, I'll do it
01:03:32Who is Blake Crawford?
01:03:34He's from Crawford family
01:03:35Newport State's most powerful family
01:03:37And he's Ethan Crawford's younger brother
01:03:41Lucas and Chloe are in real trouble now
01:03:43Blake, I'm married
01:03:45I'm not Ethan Crawford's woman
01:03:47Watch your mouth
01:03:49Married?
01:03:50Chloe, are you trying to make me laugh?
01:03:51You had my brother
01:03:52And you chose this no one instead?
01:03:54That's pathetic
01:03:55You...
01:03:56Say one more word about her
01:03:57I'll make sure it's your last
01:03:59Lucas!
01:03:59How dare you offend Mr. Crawford?
01:04:02You're asking for death
01:04:04You've got guts
01:04:06No wonder Chloe took a liking to you
01:04:08Too bad
01:04:09You're about to die
01:04:17What?
01:04:18Apex Group's CEO is coming in person today?
01:04:21That's unbelievable
01:04:21Dad, why didn't you tell me sooner?
01:04:23His arrangements are not for public discussion
01:04:25You're lucky to know this much
01:04:30Strange, he should be here by now
01:04:31Why hasn't he arrived?
01:04:34Zachary
01:04:35Check the entrance
01:04:36See if the CEO has arrived
01:04:37Yes, Dad
01:04:42Blake, what do you think you're doing?
01:04:44Lucas is my man
01:04:45Don't you dare touch him
01:04:47Didn't you marry this guy
01:04:48Just to reject my brother?
01:04:49Then I'll take him out first
01:04:50Let's see how you reject Ethan after that
01:04:53Chloe, you married him
01:04:54To reject my brother, right?
01:04:55Then I'll break him first
01:04:56And see how you say no after that
01:04:57Lucas, get on your knees
01:04:59Bark like a dog
01:05:00And crawl around this lobby
01:05:01If I'm in a good mood
01:05:03I might let you live
01:05:03Mr. Crawford
01:05:04Crawling isn't enough
01:05:05Make him lick everyone's shoes clean
01:05:07That'll be satisfying
01:05:08Not bad
01:05:09Then he can start with mine
01:05:11Lucas
01:05:12Chloe saved you last time
01:05:14But even she can't cross Mr. Crawford
01:05:16Let's see who saves you now
01:05:17You hid behind a woman
01:05:19You hid behind a woman and thought you mattered
01:05:21Serves you right
01:05:22Lucas, be smart
01:05:24Chloe can't protect you from him
01:05:27Don't drag her down with you
01:05:28For both your sakes
01:05:29Kneel
01:05:34Evelyn, you may not be a bad person
01:05:36But the moment you started looking down on me
01:05:38You became no better than the people humiliating me now
01:05:43I...
01:05:43And after all those years together
01:05:45You should know one thing
01:05:46I don't kneel to anyone
01:05:49Especially not to someone like Blake Crawford
01:05:53You idiot
01:05:54Still asking for trouble
01:05:56Fine, Lucas
01:05:57Keep acting tough
01:05:58Let's see how long you stay standing today
01:06:01Mr. Crawford
01:06:02If he won't kneel
01:06:03Break his legs
01:06:04Then we'll see if he still has a choice
01:06:07Mr. Craw...
01:06:11Evelyn
01:06:11Don't interfere with Mr. Crawford
01:06:13Unless you want to get dragged into this too
01:06:19Blake, don't you dare
01:06:22As long as I'm here
01:06:23You won't lay a finger on Lucas
01:06:25Lucas
01:06:26Is hiding behind women all you know how to do?
01:06:29If you're a man
01:06:29Step out and stop making her protect you
01:06:36Relax
01:06:37Nothing will happen to me
01:06:43Fine
01:06:44I'm standing right here
01:06:45But you think you can hurt me?
01:06:48You're giving yourself far too much credit
01:06:52You think I, Blake Crawford, can't touch you?
01:06:54That's the funniest thing I've heard all day
01:07:01Stop!
01:07:09Stop!
01:07:17Zacherty Harrison?
01:07:18Evelyn, who is this guy?
01:07:20From what Blake said
01:07:21He must be Zachary Harrison
01:07:23The son of the Harrison family in Newport State
01:07:25They're not as powerful as the Crawfords
01:07:28But they're still far above people like us
01:07:30So many powerful Newport families are here
01:07:33For Apex Group's banquet?
01:07:35Apex Group's really that powerful?
01:07:42What's going on here?
01:07:44Blake Crawford
01:07:45What are you doing?
01:07:47Nothing much
01:07:49Just handling a private matter?
01:07:52What?
01:07:53You planning to get involved?
01:07:54Blake
01:07:55I know about your brother and Chloe Sterling
01:07:58But this is Apex Group's banquet
01:08:00And the CEO will be here
01:08:02This is not the place to make trouble
01:08:06The Crawfords run Newport State
01:08:08The Harrisons aren't even close
01:08:13You want to lecture me?
01:08:15Know your place first
01:08:17You!
01:08:18Mr. Harrison
01:08:19You've got it wrong
01:08:20Lucas is the troublemaker
01:08:22He crashed Apex Group's banquet
01:08:26And claimed to be the CEO
01:08:28Just rip his mouth
01:08:33What?
01:08:35You're saying you're the CEO of Apex Group?
01:08:39That's right
01:08:45Apex Group answers to you?
01:08:48Lucas
01:08:48Are you addicted to lying now?
01:08:51Mr. Harrison
01:08:52You don't know him
01:08:53Lucas is a dropout begging overseas
01:08:56Evelyn dumped him
01:08:57Then he lashed onto Chloe Sterling
01:09:00He's no CEO of Apex Group
01:09:01He's just showing off in front of Chloe
01:09:03This
01:09:05Mr. Harrison
01:09:06I'm Evelyn's mother
01:09:07I can prove Warren Warren is telling the truth
01:09:09I watched Lucas grow up
01:09:11He's always been a loser
01:09:13Mr. Harrison
01:09:14Think about it
01:09:15The Crawfords have deep ties with Apex Group
01:09:18If Lucas were really the master
01:09:20Mr. Crawford would know him
01:09:22You've got real guts
01:09:24Pretending to be Apex Group's CEO
01:09:27You're dead
01:09:29The CEO of Apex Group is someone even my father worships
01:09:33He can't be Lucas
01:09:36Zachary
01:09:36Weren't you just saying no one gets to cause trouble at Apex Group's banquet?
01:09:41Now this trash is insulting Apex Group
01:09:44Don't tell me you're letting it slide
01:09:46If he insulted Apex Group, then he has to be dealt with
01:09:49Security
01:09:52Take him down
01:09:56Touch him
01:09:57And you answer to me
01:10:04Harrison
01:10:05Lucas just misspoke
01:10:09He didn't mean to offend the CEO of Apex Group
01:10:13Please let him go
01:10:14The CEO is not someone anyone gets to disrespect
01:10:19Whether he misspoke or not
01:10:22I can't let this slide
01:10:24But
01:10:25No buts
01:10:28Chloe, I'm leaving you out of this because I have some respect for you
01:10:35Don't make me drag you down
01:10:38Chloe, you thought some nobody could help you get away with it?
01:10:41Dream on
01:10:42Fine by me
01:10:43Saves me the trouble
01:10:45Trash like him isn't worth dirting my hands
01:10:47Exactly
01:10:47Trash like him is bad luck just to look at
01:10:50Lucas, I told you
01:10:51Your ego and lies were going to hurt someone
01:10:55You just wouldn't listen
01:10:57If you're still a man, take the fall yourself
01:11:00Stop dragging Chloe down with you
01:11:02Chloe is mine to protect
01:11:04Anyone who wants to hurt her gets through me first
01:11:08And trust me, no one here has what it takes
01:11:13You really don't know when to stop, do you?
01:11:15Still begging to get crushed
01:11:17Mr. Harrison, the banquet's about to start
01:11:20Break his legs and drag him out before he ruins the night
01:11:23Fine
01:11:24Take him down, Lucas
01:11:26This is what happens when you cross me
01:11:28Let's see how you survive this
01:11:30Do it now
01:11:40Stand down
01:11:44Lucas
01:11:45Weren't you acting fearless a second ago?
01:11:48What happened?
01:11:49Finally ready to beg?
01:11:51Mr. Harrison
01:11:52Don't let him talk his way out of this
01:11:54Finish him
01:11:56Don't flatter yourself
01:11:59Zachary Harrison
01:12:00Your father is Theodore Harrison, correct?
01:12:03I'll give you one chance to save yourself
01:12:05Call him
01:12:05Ask him who I am
01:12:07What?
01:12:09Not bad, Lucas
01:12:10You even looked up Newport's big families
01:12:12Really committed to this Apex Group act, huh?
01:12:16Keep barking
01:12:17And I'll shut you up myself
01:12:18You!
01:12:23Zachary, what's going on?
01:12:24I told you to check whether the CEO had arrived
01:12:27Why's it taking so long?
01:12:29Dad
01:12:30Someone's causing trouble in the lobby
01:12:32That's what held me up
01:12:32Outrageous
01:12:34Today is Apex Group's return bankrupt
01:12:36Who dares cause trouble here?
01:12:40His name is
01:12:41Lucas
01:12:50Lucas Kingsley?
01:12:53Zachary
01:12:53Listen carefully
01:12:55Lucas Kingsley is the man I told you about
01:12:57Whatever happened
01:12:59Whatever happened
01:13:00Follow his lead
01:13:03Do not offend him
01:13:09I'm coming down now
01:13:17Lucas really is Apex Group's CEO
01:13:19I almost gave orders against him
01:13:22I'm dead
01:13:25Mr. Harrison
01:13:26What's wrong?
01:13:31My father said he's coming down
01:13:38Hear that, Lucas?
01:13:40You offended Apex Group so badly that Mr. Harrison himself is coming down to deal with you
01:13:46You're done
01:13:48Deal with him?
01:13:52Of course, he insulted Apex Group
01:13:54That's a serious offense
01:13:55He needs to be punished hard
01:13:58Punished hard?
01:14:00Exactly
01:14:02And if breaking his legs feels too light
01:14:04Break all four limbs
01:14:07And dump him in the river
01:14:15Warren's ruthless
01:14:16But Lucas brought this on himself
01:14:19He deserves it
01:14:25Evelyn, what are you doing?
01:14:27Stay out of this
01:14:33Warren, don't push this too far
01:14:44You want him dumped in the river?
01:14:48Exactly
01:14:50Trash like Lucas doesn't deserve to walk out of here alive
01:14:56Fine
01:14:57Your call
01:15:02Break his limbs
01:15:03Dump him here where no one finds him
01:15:18Ah, my leg
01:15:22My leg
01:15:23Mr. Harrison
01:15:24Wrong person
01:15:25I meant Lucas
01:15:27Why are you hitting me?
01:15:28I know exactly who I hit
01:15:29Who gave you the nerve
01:15:31To threaten Lucas Kingsley
01:15:32You're the one who should be begging for your life
01:15:40Mr. Kingsley
01:15:43Mr. Kingsley
01:15:49I overstepped earlier
01:15:51Please forgive me
01:15:54Lucas
01:15:54You didn't know who I was
01:15:57I'll let it pass
01:16:01Thank you, Mr. Kingsley
01:16:02Hear me clearly
01:16:04Touch Mr. Kingsley
01:16:06And you answer to the Harrison family
01:16:09I'll make sure of it
01:16:12Mr. Harrison
01:16:13Are you sure you're not mistaken?
01:16:16Lucas has nothing
01:16:17He's a nobody
01:16:19Why are you suddenly calling him Mr. Kingsley?
01:16:21He just insulted Apex Group
01:16:23Do you have a problem with that?
01:16:26I
01:16:28Chloe must have cut a deal with the Harrisons
01:16:30That's why Zachary's protecting him
01:16:32What a coward
01:16:35Well, look at that
01:16:36A Harrison heir playing guard dog for a loser
01:16:40Things got funnier
01:16:41Zachary, I don't care why you're covering for him
01:16:43Lucas went after my brother's woman
01:16:45He's not walking out today
01:16:46If you won't handle him
01:16:48I will
01:16:48Either way
01:16:49He's done
01:16:55Blake
01:16:56The Crawfords may run Newport State
01:16:59But Mr. Lucas
01:17:01Is untouchable
01:17:04Don't dig your own grave
01:17:07Me?
01:17:08Dig my own grave?
01:17:09Zachary, are you out of your mind?
01:17:12Lucas is nobody
01:17:13I'm a Crawford
01:17:15If I want him dead
01:17:17He doesn't walk out alive
01:17:19Get in my way
01:17:20And I'll deal with you too
01:17:21You!
01:17:26Mr. Kingsley
01:17:27This may get messy
01:17:29Please take Mrs. Kingsley aside
01:17:31This isn't worth your eyes
01:17:35No need
01:17:37You've done enough
01:17:40From here on
01:17:41I'll take over
01:17:44But
01:17:45Blake Crawford
01:17:46You've been throwing the Crawford name around all day
01:17:49I'll ask you once
01:17:51Are you sure you want me dead?
01:17:53A nobody like you
01:17:54Doesn't get to say the Crawford name
01:17:56I'm done wasting time
01:17:57You're finished
01:18:00Take him down
01:18:13You should have brought better men
01:18:18So you can fight
01:18:20No wonder you're cocky
01:18:21But the Crawfords don't run out of men
01:18:23You beat two
01:18:25Can you beat a whole room?
01:18:35Didn't expect a beggar really got something
01:18:39But he thinks that makes him invincible
01:18:42He's done
01:18:44Lucas you can't fight this many men
01:18:46Stop acting tough and beg
01:18:48Blake Crawford
01:18:49Enough
01:18:50You keep disrespecting Mr. Kingsley
01:18:52Do you think I'm just standing here for show?
01:18:57Spare me Zachary
01:18:58I never took you seriously
01:19:00So what if I cripple Lucas right in front of you?
01:19:03Is that so?
01:19:09You don't take Zachary seriously
01:19:11What about me?
01:19:12Or me?
01:19:13Or me?
01:19:19Theodore Harrison
01:19:20Of Newport State's Harrison family
01:19:23Nathaniel Blackwood
01:19:24Of Newport State's Black Lone family
01:19:26Marcus Everhart
01:19:27Of Newport State's Everhart family
01:19:29We pay our respects, sir
01:19:40The CEO of Apex Group?
01:19:43Lucas?
01:19:44Is the CEO?
01:19:48The CEO?
01:19:50No way, Lucas!
01:19:52That loser!
01:19:54Then when he said I'd never marry the CEO
01:19:57No, no, no
01:20:00No need for formalities
01:20:01Thank you, Mr. Kingsley
01:20:07Blake Crawford
01:20:09My son wasn't important enough for you
01:20:11What about me?
01:20:13If Mr. Kingsley gives the word
01:20:14The Crawford family ends today
01:20:17No!
01:20:18The Crawfords are Newport State's top family
01:20:20You can't wipe us out
01:20:22Lucas?
01:20:23Who the hell are you?
01:20:25Do you still need someone to spell it out for you?
01:20:32Mr. Kingsley is the man Apex Group answers to
01:20:39Chloe, don't think hiding behind him
01:20:42Makes you queen of Newport
01:20:43You want to take the Crawfords place?
01:20:45Keep dreaming!
01:20:51Blake, you should have chose your words more carefully
01:20:54The moment you insulted my wife
01:20:56The Crawford family was already finished
01:21:06Lucas, the banquet is about to begin
01:21:09Let's head upstairs
01:21:10Of course, Mr. Kingsley
01:21:12The banquet is about to begin
01:21:14Please head upstairs with Mrs. Sterlingly
01:21:16We'll clean this up and join you shortly
01:21:20Good
01:21:27Mr. Kingsley, what about them?
01:21:31Remove them
01:21:32Apex Group's return was never meant for people like them
01:21:48I still can't believe it
01:21:49You're the CEO of Apex Group
01:21:53Now you know
01:21:54I wasn't just scribbling nonsense on your proposal back on the plane
01:21:57Thank you
01:21:58Thank you
01:21:59For everything you've done for me
01:22:01And I'll do whatever I can to protect you too
01:22:04You?
01:22:05Protect me?
01:22:07I'll look forward to that
01:22:10Then my dear husband
01:22:11Are you ready to take your seat?
01:22:14Only if Mrs. Sterling takes it with me
01:22:29Mr. Sterling
01:22:30Congratulations on becoming Sterling Group's acting CEO
01:22:33Word is already all over Queensbury
01:22:36That Madam Sterling removed Chloe from the position
01:22:38Looks like Sterling Group is about to become even stronger under your command
01:22:43You two are well informed
01:22:45That's right
01:22:47Grandmother removed Chloe herself
01:22:50She was never worthy of competing with me for Sterling Group
01:23:00Chloe
01:23:01You actually had the nerve to show up here?
01:23:05Victor, what's that supposed to mean?
01:23:07This is Apex Group's return banquet
01:23:09As a member of the Sterling family, why shouldn't I be here?
01:23:12If you still remember you're a Sterling
01:23:14Then you should be in Ethan Crawford's bed right now
01:23:16Not here
01:23:18And you
01:23:19What kind of trash are you to show up at Apex Group's banquet?
01:23:23Know your place
01:23:25And get out
01:23:28Chloe Sterling is my fiancé
01:23:29That makes Sterling Group hers
01:23:32If anyone should leave, it's you
01:23:34As for the Crawfords
01:23:36They should be filing for bankruptcy by now
01:23:46What?
01:23:47You're the CEO of Apex Group?
01:23:51Impossible
01:23:54Security!
01:23:55Drag this fraud out and beat him to death!
01:24:01And who gave you the right to bark in my hall?
01:24:06Stand down!
01:24:07Who dares disrespect the CEO of Apex Group?
01:24:26Who's making all that noise?
01:24:29Oh
01:24:30It's you two nobodies
01:24:43This vault is called Myth
01:24:47Masterfully made by the finest craftsmen under Apex Group
01:24:50I paid a fortune to get my hands on it
01:24:54They say it's locked to his biometrics alone
01:24:57No one else has ever gotten it open
01:24:59In all the years I've had it, I've never seen what's inside
01:25:03If you truly are who you claim to be
01:25:06Place your hand on it
01:25:08Let's find out
01:25:10If you can't, then you're a fraud
01:25:12And anyone who dares impersonates Apex Group's CEO
01:25:16Deserves to be torn apart
01:25:17So tell me
01:25:19Do you dare?
01:25:20Madam Sterling, you dare threaten, sir
01:25:22You shall be more careful
01:25:24If he doesn't dare open it
01:25:26Or if he fails
01:25:29Then I will not acknowledge him as the true CEO
01:25:31You!
01:25:33Madam Sterling
01:25:34Apex Group's CEO is not someone you get to question
01:25:38Exactly
01:25:38Who do the Sterlings think they are ordering him around?
01:25:42Sir doesn't even need to lift a finger
01:25:43The three of our families alone can erase the Sterlings
01:25:47Just look at what happened to the Crawfords
01:25:52So this is what it takes for you to believe?
01:25:54I don't believe you can open it
01:25:56Then watch closely
01:25:58This will be the last doubt you ever have
01:26:06Myth?
01:26:07Something this fine
01:26:08Wasted in your hands
01:26:11What a shame
01:26:32He opened the vault
01:26:34He really is the one
01:26:38We pay our respects, sir
01:26:45Madam Sterling
01:26:47Do you still have doubts?
01:26:51I...
01:26:58Grandmother
01:26:59The Sterling family
01:27:01Is finished
01:27:12Lucas
01:27:12No, sir
01:27:14You and our Chloe
01:27:15Are truly a perfect match
01:27:17Congratulations
01:27:19Yes
01:27:20Congratulations
01:27:22Our Chloe
01:27:23Now you remember she's part of the Sterling family
01:27:26Of course
01:27:28Of course
01:27:29Of course we do
01:27:30Chloe is a Sterling
01:27:31She always has been
01:27:34I told you you'd regret the day you cast her out
01:27:37Chloe, this is your call
01:27:39Do you want to go back to the Sterlings?
01:27:45Grandmother
01:27:45You said the Sterling family would be no different without me
01:27:49Then let it be no different
01:27:50From today on
01:27:52I'm stepping away from the Sterlings
01:27:54I'll build something of my own
01:27:55Something no one can take from me again
01:28:01But...
01:28:01There is no but
01:28:02Madam Sterling
01:28:03Chloe still calling you Grandmother
01:28:05Is the last mercy she's giving this family
01:28:08Don't mistake it for weakness
01:28:13Chloe
01:28:15I'll respect your choice
01:28:18Then, Mr. Kingsley
01:28:20No
01:28:21My dear husband
01:28:22Will you still walk beside me
01:28:24And take on the world with me?
01:28:28Always
01:28:30From this moment on
01:28:32Your road is mine
01:28:39Congratulations, Mr. Kingsley
01:28:42Congratulations, Miss Kingsley
01:28:45Congratulations, Miss Kingsley
01:28:46Thanks, Miss Kingsley
01:28:46Thanks, Miss Kingsley