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Title: His Billionaire Wife Walked Away
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00:00:01Elena, what's taking so long? We're gonna miss our flight.
00:00:04Coming! Mom, I'm coming!
00:00:06Hurry up! We're all waiting for you!
00:00:12Mom, you left your blood pressure pills on the table. I had to go back for them.
00:00:15The white one is twice a day, the blue one is before bed. Don't mix them up.
00:00:18Yeah, yeah, I heard you. You don't have to lecture me. We're on vacation!
00:00:24Ethan, you left your passport by the door.
00:00:27What took you so long? I only asked you to grab a few things.
00:00:30I had to pack my things, too.
00:00:32Enough! Just put the luggage in.
00:00:38Ms. Sinclair, the investment committee wants to know one last time,
00:00:41are you really skipping next week's annual meeting?
00:00:43After I get back from Cancun.
00:00:45Understood. Carter Tech's next five million investment is set to go out this afternoon.
00:00:49Should we proceed?
00:00:51Yes, go ahead.
00:00:52Got it, Ms. Sinclair.
00:00:58What's taking you so long with two suitcases?
00:01:00I'm done.
00:01:05Elena, long time no see.
00:01:08What is she doing here?
00:01:14Why is she here?
00:01:15Olivia just got back. She's been having a rough time. She wanted a getaway, so I invited her along.
00:01:20She's coming with us?
00:01:21What's the big deal?
00:01:24Then where am I supposed to sit?
00:01:26Just call an Uber and go to the airport yourself.
00:01:29I'm supposed to call my own ride?
00:01:31There are only five seats and they're all taken. Who do you expect to give up theirs?
00:01:35But this was supposed to be our family Christmas trip.
00:01:38Watch your tone. Olivia's his first love.
00:01:41If she hadn't left for London, would he have married you?
00:01:44Mom.
00:01:44Your first love? She's back? And your wife of seven year doesn't matter?
00:01:49Elena, must you start this today?
00:01:51I'm starting this?
00:01:53Sorry, Elena. I'll get out. I don't want trouble.
00:01:55No, stay. You've just returned. You don't know your way around.
00:01:59Ubers make you car sick.
00:02:01So she can't take a ride, Sarah? But I can?
00:02:05JFK's only 40 minutes away. Why make such a big deal?
00:02:07It's rush hour. At least 30 minutes just to get an Uber.
00:02:11Elena, the airport isn't that far.
00:02:14Why was I late?
00:02:16Mom, you sent me back for pills.
00:02:18Ethan, for your passport.
00:02:19I got everything for you and now there's no room for me?
00:02:23It's an Uber. Stop playing the victim.
00:02:26Enough. Call an Uber. We're leaving.
00:02:27You're leaving?
00:02:28Should everyone wait here just for you?
00:02:31Everyone. I'm not one of them anymore.
00:02:34Ethan, maybe we should let Olivia...
00:02:35Olivia, it's okay. Stay right there.
00:02:37Ethan Carter, I can't even get a car right now.
00:02:39The airport isn't far.
00:02:42Then what am I supposed to do?
00:02:45Walk faster.
00:02:46Ethan, wait!
00:02:55I'm gonna miss my flight at this rate.
00:02:58Why is it taking so long?
00:03:01Hey! Can you take me to JFK?
00:03:12Ethan, where are you now?
00:03:14Almost at the airport. What about you?
00:03:16I still can't get a ride.
00:03:18Elena, how do you always manage to make things so complicated?
00:03:21I'm the one making things complicated?
00:03:23Didn't I tell you to figure something out?
00:03:25You gave my seat to Olivia.
00:03:28What do you mean I gave her your seat?
00:03:29She was just coming along anyway.
00:03:31You make room for your ex, but leave your wife of seven years stranded on the street.
00:03:35And you call that coming along?
00:03:37Why are you still talking to her?
00:03:39We're almost at the airport.
00:03:47JFK, please.
00:03:58Can I still check in for the Cocoon flight?
00:04:00I'm sorry, ma'am. Check in for that flight is closed.
00:04:04Please. My family's already through. My luggage is with them.
00:04:07Isn't there anything you can do?
00:04:10I'm sorry. Check in is closed. There's nothing I can do.
00:04:15What is it now?
00:04:16I'm at the airport, but check in is already closed.
00:04:19Why are you so late?
00:04:21Ethan, you're seriously asking why I'm late?
00:04:24You left me stranded on the street.
00:04:26What's the point of talking about this now?
00:04:30Come back out and talk to the staff with me.
00:04:32Maybe we can still work something out.
00:04:33We can't leave. We're already through security and at the gate.
00:04:37You just went in without me?
00:04:42Olivia, get next to Ethan. I'll take a picture.
00:04:45Ethan, move closer to Olivia.
00:04:48Elena, don't get the wrong idea.
00:04:50The wrong idea?
00:04:51Then just go home. It's not a big deal.
00:04:54What about my bags?
00:04:55It's already checked in.
00:04:57You checked in my luggage too?
00:04:59What were we supposed to do? Come back out for your bags?
00:05:02Enough. We're boarding.
00:05:04Ethan, if Olivia were the one you left stranded, would you tell her to figure it out herself?
00:05:08Would you tell her to just go home if she missed the flight?
00:05:11That didn't happen, so why are we even talking about it?
00:05:21Ms. Sinclair, Carter Tech's $5 million investment is set for final disappointment in 10 minutes.
00:05:25I need your final approval.
00:05:28Seven years, I built him up.
00:05:30I held this family together, and they couldn't even make room for me.
00:05:34Ms. Sinclair?
00:05:40Hold the $5 million.
00:05:46Oh my god, we're really staying here?
00:05:55Mom, this place is insane!
00:05:58I told you, Ethan's doing well now.
00:06:00Did you really think he'd bring us somewhere ordinary for vacation?
00:06:03Mr. Carter, your reservation is for a 30-night stay in our oceanfront villa.
00:06:07Breakfast, executive lounge access, and private car service are all included.
00:06:12Thirty nights? A whole month?
00:06:15Yes, ma'am.
00:06:18Ethan, a villa like this must be almost impossible to book for a month during Christmas season, right?
00:06:24The company only told me the accommodation was taken care of.
00:06:27I didn't know it would be this high-end.
00:06:30Olivia, now you see how far Ethan has come.
00:06:33You know, you just left for London, too suddenly back then.
00:06:38Mom, enough.
00:06:40It's all in the past.
00:06:42Come on, everyone!
00:06:43Let's take a family photo by the Christmas tree.
00:06:48Diana, I'll just stand on the side.
00:06:54What side?
00:06:56What side?
00:06:56Your family.
00:06:59A family reunion?
00:07:01So without me, this is what counts as family?
00:07:10Miss Sinclair.
00:07:11Who booked the hotel Ethan and the others are staying at?
00:07:14As you arranged, it's Cancun Blue Bay Resort, a four-bedroom oceanfront villa, booked for 30 days.
00:07:20How much?
00:07:21$6,500 per night, including private car service and dining privileges.
00:07:26The total for 30 nights is $195,000.
00:07:29They've already stayed the first night?
00:07:31Yes, they've checked in.
00:07:33Leave the first night. It's already done.
00:07:36Miss Sinclair, are you saying...
00:07:37Cancel the remaining 29 nights?
00:07:40All of them?
00:07:41All of them.
00:07:42What about the private car service, dining credits, and other VIP benefits included in their reservation?
00:07:48If I'm not family to them, then my money doesn't need to go with them either.
00:07:56New York is probably freezing under a snowstorm right now, right?
00:08:00But look at this Caribbean sunshine!
00:08:03Surfing first, then dinner at the Michelin-started restaurant Olivia booked tonight.
00:08:07This is the perfect Christmas vacation!
00:08:10Oh, sweetheart, New York's weather is unbearable.
00:08:13Thank goodness Ethan made it.
00:08:15He arranged this oceanfront villa for an entire month so we could escape the cold.
00:08:19The service here is incredible. We have a whole month to enjoy it. No rush.
00:08:29Mr. Carter, I'm sorry to interrupt. Your remaining reservation has been cancelled.
00:08:35Please check out by 12pm today.
00:08:39Cancelled?
00:08:41But we booked it for a month.
00:08:42Yesterday you confirmed we had 30 nights.
00:08:45Yes, sir.
00:08:47But the party who made the reservation cancelled the remaining 29 hours last night.
00:08:52Cancelled?
00:08:53Who cancelled it?
00:08:55The person who made the reservation.
00:08:58Then restore it!
00:09:00I'm afraid that if you'd like to continue your stay, you'll need to make a new reservation at the current
00:09:04Christmas season rate.
00:09:06How much is this villa now?
00:09:08The current rate for this type of villa is $7,800 per night.
00:09:13The remaining 29 nights would total $226,200 plus a $20,000 incidental deposit.
00:09:21$226,000? For one month?
00:09:24Are you trying to rob us?
00:09:28That's the current peak season rate.
00:09:30Also, since the original reservation was cancelled, the private car service and dining credits included in your package will end
00:09:38at noon today.
00:09:39The car service too?!
00:09:41Yes, ma'am.
00:09:44Who did this?!
00:09:45Could it be Elena?
00:09:47She missed the flight yesterday, maybe she's upset.
00:09:50She cancelled our villa just because we told her to get her own ride?
00:09:54She did this on purpose!
00:09:56What a vicious woman!
00:10:01I'll ask her.
00:10:06Hello?
00:10:08Elena, was it you?
00:10:10Did you cancel the villa?!
00:10:11Yes.
00:10:13Have you lost your mind?
00:10:14We only stayed one night!
00:10:17Exactly.
00:10:18That's why I didn't cancel the first night.
00:10:20Then why did you cancel the other 29?
00:10:23Because I don't want to pay anymore.
00:10:25What did you say?
00:10:27It's my money.
00:10:28And I'm done paying for all of you.
00:10:33Elena, are you crazy?!
00:10:35We came here as a family for Christmas!
00:10:38What are you doing back in New York?!
00:10:40Family? Really?
00:10:42Yesterday there wasn't even a seat for me in the car.
00:10:44But now that there's a bill, suddenly I'm family again?
00:10:48It was just asking you to get your own ride.
00:10:51Are you really holding a grudge over that?
00:10:53Yes.
00:10:54You better book that villa again.
00:10:56Right now.
00:10:58No.
00:11:00Elena!
00:11:02Anything else?
00:11:05Don't come crying when you regret this.
00:11:08Save that line for yourself.
00:11:14She's gone too far. She's really gone too far!
00:11:16She eats our food, lives in our house, and now she's using this little bit of money to control us?!
00:11:21Diane, the villa was really paid for by Elena?
00:11:26Elena? A stay-at-home wife? What money could she possibly have? It's all just Ethan's allowance for her.
00:11:30Elena did say she'd arrange the villa, but I never asked where the money came from.
00:11:34Ethan, what do we do now? We have to check out at noon.
00:11:38We're not leaving. I want to see them try to kick us out.
00:11:41Mom, stop making a scene.
00:11:46I'm making a scene?!
00:11:47Your wife just embarrassed this entire family and you're still defending her?!
00:11:51Ethan, it's okay. Let's just leave. We can stay somewhere else.
00:11:57Why should we? This is your first Christmas trip with us, and now you have to put up with this?
00:12:01I'm fine, really.
00:12:04Look at Olivia. She knows how to be considerate.
00:12:07And look at Alina. All she knows is how to get jealous.
00:12:12Mom, it's Christmas season. Hotels around here are over a thousand dollars a night, even the decent ones.
00:12:17That expensive?!
00:12:18A whole month would cost tens of thousands.
00:12:22Then, why don't I book us somewhere?
00:12:24No! How could we let you pay?
00:12:27Alina should be the one covering this.
00:12:39Where's the luxury car that picked us up yesterday?
00:12:41Your private car service has ended.
00:12:43Then call us another one.
00:12:44We can arrange a regular Uber for you.
00:12:46A regular Uber?! Yesterday we had a luxury car!
00:12:49That was included as part of your VIP package.
00:12:57Diane, that oceanfront villa looked amazing.
00:12:59You're really staying there for a whole month?
00:13:01Ethan is doing so well now.
00:13:03This is all Alina's fault!
00:13:08Five people? And all this luggage?
00:13:10One car won't fit. You'll need two.
00:13:12Why doesn't this fit either?!
00:13:14Alina was left behind like this yesterday, too.
00:13:16That bitch did this on purpose. She's just trying to make things difficult for us.
00:13:24What is it?
00:13:26Ethan, something happened.
00:13:27The five million dollar investment that was supposed to arrive today has been suspended.
00:13:31What?!
00:13:33If the money doesn't come through today, we won't be able to pay tomorrow's supplier bill.
00:13:36Why would the investor suddenly suspend it?!
00:13:39They only gave us one response.
00:13:41The investor no longer wants to fund the company.
00:13:48Five million dollars just gone like that?
00:13:50What about the contract?
00:13:51The agreement hasn't gone through final disboldment yet.
00:13:53They've paused it and there's nothing we can do right now.
00:13:55But everything was going smoothly before.
00:13:57I thought it was strange, too. They've always been very supportive of us.
00:14:00This time they suddenly became completely firm.
00:14:01Contact whoever's in charge. I'll talk to them myself.
00:14:04I already tried. They said there's no need for a meeting.
00:14:10What happened?
00:14:14There's a problem with the funding.
00:14:17The five million dollars you told us about?
00:14:19Ethan, what are we gonna do?
00:14:22Ethan, don't panic.
00:14:24I know a few investors in New York.
00:14:26I can reach out and ask around.
00:14:28I knew Olivia was capable.
00:14:30When it really matters, you can always count on your own people.
00:14:35I appreciate it.
00:14:38You don't have to thank me.
00:14:42If only you two hadn't broken up back then.
00:14:45Mom.
00:14:45Did I say anything wrong?
00:14:47The villa was cancelled and then the funding suddenly stopped.
00:14:51How could that be a coincidence?
00:14:53It's my money and I've decided I'm done paying for all of you.
00:14:56No way. She stayed home for seven years.
00:14:58How could she possibly have any influence over a five million dollar investment?
00:15:06Ms. Sinclair, these are all the records of what you directly and indirectly spent on the Carter family over the
00:15:11past seven years.
00:15:12When Carter Tech was first founded, the initial five hundred thousand dollar seed funding was arranged by you.
00:15:18The following two rounds of funding totaled three million dollars.
00:15:20This five million dollars was supposed to be the fourth round.
00:15:24Four times.
00:15:26Mr. Carter always believed those investors recognized his business ability.
00:15:30I was the one who told you not to tell him.
00:15:32Because you didn't want to hurt his pride.
00:15:34The Manhattan apartment where the Carter family lives was paid for through your premarital trust.
00:15:38Mr. Ethan Carter's car is leased through Sinclair Holdings and provided for his use.
00:15:42Mrs. Diane Carter's private concierge medical membership for the past five years was also arranged by you.
00:15:49What about Chloe?
00:15:50Chloe's current job was arranged through one of your company's partners.
00:15:54I gave them more over these seven years than I even remembered.
00:15:57Should we terminate all services immediately?
00:16:01No.
00:16:04If I take everything back at once, they'll think I'm just trying to punish them.
00:16:07They believe they earned all of this themselves.
00:16:10So let them lose it.
00:16:12Piece by piece.
00:16:14Understood.
00:16:19This is nothing like the oceanfront villa from yesterday.
00:16:22Just deal with it for a few days.
00:16:24Once Ethan handles the company issues, we'll move back.
00:16:28Welcome. How many rooms will you need?
00:16:30Three rooms. Seven nights.
00:16:32All right. The total is $8,400.
00:16:38I'm sorry, sir. This card was declined.
00:16:41Try again.
00:16:44I'm sorry. It still didn't go through.
00:16:47Ethan, what's wrong with your card?
00:16:50Bro?
00:16:52Let me pay for it.
00:16:53No.
00:16:57What's taking so long? We've been standing here forever.
00:17:01Use mine.
00:17:03Olivia, thank you.
00:17:05See? This is why Olivia is so thoughtful.
00:17:08I never had to worry about money on trips before.
00:17:14Well?
00:17:15I asked two friends in the New York Investment Circle.
00:17:18They said Carter Tech's cash flow situation is looking risky.
00:17:22What does that mean?
00:17:23It means no one may be willing to invest $5 million in the short term.
00:17:28Why didn't anyone tell me this before?
00:17:31That Elena still hasn't called once to ask how we're doing.
00:17:37Diane, Elena's probably still upset.
00:17:40She's just jealous of you.
00:17:42Ethan, don't worry about her.
00:17:44Give her a few days, she'll realize she was wrong.
00:17:47We'll talk when she calms down.
00:17:49Exactly.
00:17:50She's been a housewife you've supported for seven years.
00:17:53She wouldn't really walk away from you.
00:18:00Alina, the documents are prepared as you requested.
00:18:03Under the premonopual agreement, you're not claiming Ethan's shares in Carter Tech
00:18:07or any assets he owned before the marriage.
00:18:10I don't want anything that belongs to him.
00:18:12Any assets from the Carter family that were funded through your personal trust
00:18:15as well as your separate property will be handled through a separate legal process.
00:18:19Are you sure you want to file for divorce?
00:18:23Then what am I supposed to do?
00:18:27Walk faster.
00:18:28Ethan, wait!
00:18:31I'm sure.
00:18:37Miss Sinclair, should we wait until Mr. Carter returns from Cocoon to complete legal service?
00:18:43No.
00:18:45Send the filed copy through International Courier today.
00:18:49Yesterday we had Oceanfront Villa room service, and now we're eating this?
00:18:53Alina went way too far.
00:18:55She got jealous, and now the whole family has to suffer.
00:18:58This is all because of me.
00:19:03Don't say that.
00:19:05This is her being petty.
00:19:06Maybe I should just go back early.
00:19:08No.
00:19:09If you leave, doesn't that mean you did something wrong?
00:19:11Alina only acts like this because Ethan has always let her get away with everything.
00:19:16Exactly.
00:19:17Bro, when we get back, you can't keep spoiling her.
00:19:20Enough.
00:19:20All of you, stop.
00:19:22What? Am I wrong?
00:19:24She hasn't had a real job in seven years.
00:19:27How long do you think she can survive without you?
00:19:29Just ignore her. She'll come running back.
00:19:32Who is it?
00:19:35Mr. Carter, this is your international priority delivery.
00:19:38Please, sign here.
00:19:42Mine?
00:19:43Who's sending you something?
00:19:47What is that?
00:19:50What is that?
00:19:50Divorce papers?
00:19:53What?
00:19:55Alina wants a divorce?
00:20:01She actually filed for divorce?
00:20:03Is Alina out of her mind?
00:20:05She really wants to divorce my brother?
00:20:07Divorce?
00:20:09Please.
00:20:10She's just trying to scare Ethan.
00:20:12First she canceled the villa and now she's pulling this.
00:20:15But Alina signed the papers.
00:20:18So what?
00:20:19She hasn't had a real job in seven years.
00:20:22Her whole life has revolved around Ethan.
00:20:25What's she gonna do after divorce?
00:20:27Exactly.
00:20:28Every time she got upset with my brother, she always came around in the end.
00:20:33A woman getting jealous just wants her man to chase after her.
00:20:37That's all this is.
00:20:41Enough.
00:20:45What are you doing?
00:20:48I want to hear what she thinks she's doing.
00:20:57You got the papers?
00:20:59Alina, what is this supposed to mean?
00:21:01Everything is written clearly in the agreement.
00:21:05You're divorcing me because I told you to find your own way to the airport?
00:21:12Ethan.
00:21:14You really think this is about a seat?
00:21:17Then what is it about?
00:21:19First, you cancel the villa.
00:21:21Then you make my whole family suffer.
00:21:23And now you send divorce papers all the way to Cancun?
00:21:26You just want me to send Olivia away and come back begging you, don't you?
00:21:31You're wrong.
00:21:32Then what are you so upset about?
00:21:35Ethan, I'm not throwing a tantrum.
00:21:38I'm done with you.
00:21:39What did you just say?
00:21:41For seven years, I handled everything.
00:21:43I took care of your parents.
00:21:45I supported your company whenever you needed me.
00:21:49But the moment your ex came back, I wasn't even worth a seat in the car.
00:21:54Olivia was only coming with us temporarily.
00:21:56So the person who just came back gets to sit beside you?
00:21:59And your wife of seven years has to figure it out herself?
00:22:03You're really going to keep holding on to this?
00:22:05No. Not anymore.
00:22:08Starting today, your problems, your parents' problems, Chloe's problems, none of them have anything to do with me.
00:22:15Elena!
00:22:17Read the papers carefully.
00:22:19When you're back in New York, we'll handle everything through the lawyers.
00:22:27What did she say?
00:22:29Bro?
00:22:32She wants me to deal with everything through lawyers when I get back to New York.
00:22:36So she's really putting on a show now.
00:22:39She should look in the mirror before saying she doesn't want you.
00:22:43Diane, I think Alina might actually mean it this time.
00:22:46Mean it? She hasn't had a real job in seven years.
00:22:49She's just a housewife. What's she gonna live on after divorcing Ethan?
00:22:52Exactly. She's probably just trying to scare him.
00:22:56Ethan, don't call her again. Give her three days and she'll regret this.
00:23:00Maybe you should go back to New York sooner and talk to her in person.
00:23:03Talk about what?
00:23:04Ethan spoiled her for years. That's why she thinks she can treat the whole family this way.
00:23:10Fine. I want to see how long she can last without me.
00:23:24What is it?
00:23:25Ethan, the suppliers won't extend the deadline anymore.
00:23:27If we don't pay the $800,000 by tonight, they'll stop shipments tomorrow.
00:23:32Didn't I tell you to buy us a few more days?
00:23:34We can't. They said the special payment terms we had are cancelled starting today.
00:23:40Special payment terms?
00:23:41Yes. They used to give us 60 days to pay.
00:23:44Now they're enforcing the contract. Everything has to be settled within 30 days.
00:23:48Why is it always these special favors?
00:23:52Ms. Sinclair, Carter Tech suppliers have been extending their payment terms for years based on your instructions.
00:24:00I arranged that.
00:24:01Yes. You said Mr. Carter was building his company from the ground up and needed help with cash flow.
00:24:06You wanted us to assist wherever possible.
00:24:09I really thought of everything for him.
00:24:12The suppliers are asking, should the special payment terms continue?
00:24:15No.
00:24:17Understood.
00:24:18Starting today, everything goes back to normal.
00:24:21Normal contracts, normal payments.
00:24:24No more exceptions for him.
00:24:26Also, Carter Tech has two partnership deals scheduled to sign tomorrow.
00:24:30Without your guarantees, both projects may go through another review.
00:24:32Then let them review.
00:24:34I'm not sabotaging him.
00:24:36I'm only taking back what was never his.
00:24:43Ms. Sinclair, are you really moving out?
00:24:48The down payment for this Manhattan apartment came from my premarital trust.
00:24:51The property will be handled during the divorce settlement.
00:24:58I spent years clearing the path for him.
00:25:00From now on, he walks his own path.
00:25:08Listen, I'll pay the $800,000 within three days.
00:25:12We've worked together for three years.
00:25:14Haven't you always given me some extra time before?
00:25:16Mr. Carter, I'm sorry, but not this time.
00:25:19That was before.
00:25:20From now on, we're following the contract strictly.
00:25:27Why is everyone causing trouble at the same time?
00:25:30We came here for Christmas, and now we're stuck in this awful hotel every day.
00:25:33Your brother's company is in trouble, and all you care about is having fun?
00:25:42Ethan, I got in touch with a New York investor I know.
00:25:45He happens to be vacationing in Cancun.
00:25:48He's willing to meet me?
00:25:49See?
00:25:50I knew it.
00:25:51When it really matters, Olivia is the one who helps Ethan.
00:25:54Unlike some people, not only did she refuse to help when her husband's company was in trouble,
00:25:58she even filed for divorce.
00:26:01Diane, don't say that.
00:26:02Elaiza might really be hurt.
00:26:04Hurt?
00:26:05What does she have to be hurt about?
00:26:07You just sat in the passenger seat once, and she turned the whole family upside down.
00:26:11If I had known this would happen, I never would have gotten in that car.
00:26:16This has nothing to do with you.
00:26:19See? Even Ethan knows who's right and who's wrong.
00:26:25Mr. Carter, your biggest problem isn't your projects. It's your cash flow.
00:26:29It's just a temporary cash issue. Once this investment comes through, several projects will be back on track.
00:26:34How much are you asking for?
00:26:36Five million dollars.
00:26:37I can't give you that.
00:26:39Harrison, Carter Tech has always been doing well. This is just a temporary setback.
00:26:43Since Olivia asked, I'll give you this chance.
00:26:45Five hundred thousand for fifteen percent of Carter Tech.
00:26:48Five hundred thousand dollars for fifteen percent?
00:26:50Mr. Carter, you're the one who needs money right now, not me.
00:26:53You're taking advantage of the situation!
00:26:59If Mr. Carter doesn't need it, then forget it.
00:27:05Ethan, I'm sorry. I didn't expect him to ask for that much.
00:27:10It's not your fault.
00:27:11I'll find someone else.
00:27:15You don't have to thank me.
00:27:28You didn't sleep all night?
00:27:32We're going back to New York today.
00:27:35Wait, weren't we staying in Cancun for the whole Christmas vacation?
00:27:40How can we keep vacationing when the company is about to go under?
00:27:45We just got here a few days ago.
00:27:47This is all Aleza's fault.
00:27:49If she hadn't cancelled the villa and sent those divorce papers at the worst possible time, would you be this
00:27:55stressed?
00:27:56The company's problems have nothing to do with her.
00:27:58How does it not?
00:28:00A wife who can't even take care of her own home and keeps making life harder for her husband.
00:28:06And she thinks she's right?
00:28:14Ethan, I'll go back to New York with you.
00:28:18You're not staying in Cancun?
00:28:19How can I enjoy a vacation when your company is going through this?
00:28:24See? That's what it means to care about someone.
00:28:29Don't thank me.
00:28:31You know I'd do anything for you.
00:28:37Once Ethan really divorces Alina, Olivia will be the perfect choice to take her place.
00:28:43Alina, Ethan still hasn't signed the agreement.
00:28:47That's expected.
00:28:49If he continues refusing an uncontented divorce, we can prepare for litigation.
00:28:55Do it.
00:28:56There's also the financial matter.
00:28:57Should we review all your investments into Carter Tech over the past seven years?
00:29:01All of them.
00:29:02Including funds invested through third party entities?
00:29:05Including those.
00:29:06Understood.
00:29:11Miss Sinclair, you'll officially return to the group tomorrow.
00:29:15The executive meeting has already been scheduled.
00:29:22Actually, I should address you properly now.
00:29:26At the company, you're President Sinclair.
00:29:29All right, Natalie.
00:29:36Elena, we're flying back to New York today.
00:29:39Is the fridge empty again?
00:29:41Go buy some groceries.
00:29:43And clean up the rooms.
00:29:45Change the sheets, too.
00:29:46We're exhausted from the flight.
00:29:53They still think I'll be waiting for them to come home like before.
00:29:56Too bad.
00:29:58I won't.
00:30:05All that for nothing.
00:30:07Our whole Christmas vacation is ruined.
00:30:10It's all because of Alina.
00:30:12Just wait until we get upstairs.
00:30:14I'll deal with her.
00:30:16Diane, I think I should go back to my place first.
00:30:20Go back? We're already home. Come on.
00:30:23Elena was already upset because of me.
00:30:26If I go upstairs, too, she'll only misunderstand more.
00:30:31Why are you worried about what she thinks?
00:30:34You didn't do anything wrong?
00:30:35Come on. Have lunch with us today.
00:30:44Elena! We're home!
00:30:48Where is she?
00:30:52Elena, I'm starving. Is there anything to eat?
00:31:03No food?
00:31:06She didn't even make dinner?
00:31:08Maybe she went out?
00:31:09She knew we were flying back from Cancun today and she still left?
00:31:26Hm. So she really left? Fine. Let her go. I'd like to see how long an unemployed woman can survive
00:31:32in New York.
00:31:34Ethan, I don't think she's just throwing a tantrum this time.
00:31:40She's just trying to make me go after her.
00:31:42Don't you dare go. Whoever gives in first loses.
00:31:48Mom, I'm really hungry!
00:31:50Elena left and she couldn't even prepare a meal before she went.
00:31:53She moved out. Who was she supposed to cook for?
00:31:57So what if she moved out? You're not divorced yet.
00:32:00Call her and tell her to come back.
00:32:04Come back for what?
00:32:05To cook!
00:32:11We just got off a flight and Chloe is hungry.
00:32:14We can't let our guests go without food. Can we?
00:32:26What is it?
00:32:27We're back in New York.
00:32:29And?
00:32:30There's nothing to eat at home.
00:32:31Then?
00:32:32My mom and the others just got off the plane. They're hungry.
00:32:35Ethan, did you forget my lawyer already sent you the divorce papers?
00:32:38We're not divorced yet.
00:32:39So?
00:32:40The least you can do is come back and make dinner.
00:32:42Your ex is still there, isn't she?
00:32:44Whoever took my seat can cook for you.
00:32:47What?
00:32:51Breaking financial news.
00:32:53After seven years away from the public eye,
00:32:55the sole heir of the Sinclair family has officially returned today
00:32:58and taken over as CEO of Sinclair Holdings.
00:33:02The new CEO's identity will be officially revealed at the annual gala.
00:33:08Elena?
00:33:09The sole heiress of the Sinclair family has officially returned to the company today.
00:33:13Her identity will be revealed at the annual industry gala.
00:33:18What a joke.
00:33:20If Alina were a billionaire heiress, then I'd be the president's mother.
00:33:24Besides, if she really came from some powerful family,
00:33:27would she have spent seven years being a housewife in our home?
00:33:31Ridiculous.
00:33:32Mom, I'm starving. Make me something to eat.
00:33:36Miss Sinclair, the first item today is the quarterly investment review.
00:33:43The planned $5 million investment into Carter Tech has been suspended.
00:33:47Why?
00:33:49Carter Tech has been under cash flow pressure for the past six months.
00:33:53Their supplier payment cycles are too long,
00:33:55and several of their key projects were backed by Sinclair Group guarantees.
00:34:00What's strange is that Carter Tech has received terms far above industry standards for years.
00:34:05Extremely low financing rates, priority access to major clients.
00:34:10Because all that so-called luck came from me.
00:34:14President, should we continue handling Carter Tech under the previous standards?
00:34:19What previous standards?
00:34:21The highest priority strategic partner standard.
00:34:24Starting today, no exceptions.
00:34:27Re-evaluate them under normal market standards.
00:34:30If we follow normal standards,
00:34:33Carter Tech will likely fail the review for this $5 million investment.
00:34:39Then reject it.
00:34:42But make this clear.
00:34:44No one is allowed to target Carter Tech because of my personal relationship with them.
00:34:49Anything we gave beyond their value will be taken back.
00:34:53Anything they earned stays theirs.
00:34:56Understood.
00:34:58Next item.
00:35:04Mom!
00:35:06It's burning again!
00:35:07The smoke alarm's about to go off!
00:35:10I can see that!
00:35:11Why are you yelling?
00:35:17I thought you said you could cook.
00:35:20I haven't done this in years.
00:35:22Of course I'm a little rusty.
00:35:25Diane, maybe we should just order takeout?
00:35:33You're a guest.
00:35:35How can we make you eat takeout every day?
00:35:38Elena used to make four or five dishes in half an hour and-
00:35:41Enough!
00:35:42Can't we eat without her now?
00:35:49Mr. Smith, we're already at the final stage of the contract.
00:35:52Why does it need another review all of a sudden?
00:35:54Mr. Carter, our company procedures have changed.
00:35:58We have to follow the process.
00:36:00But we used to go through the fast brain.
00:36:02That was before.
00:36:06Before again.
00:36:12Eat it or don't.
00:36:13No ordering takeout.
00:36:16How am I supposed to eat this?
00:36:18This house never used to be this messy.
00:36:22It's all Alaysia's fault.
00:36:25She moved out on purpose.
00:36:27Just to prove we can't live without her.
00:36:30Where we didn't need her.
00:36:33We don't need her.
00:36:41Mr. Carter, our suppliers have sent a formal notice.
00:36:45If we don't pay today, they'll stop shipments tomorrow.
00:36:49Two more projects have been flagged for review.
00:36:53And the advance payments we were expected are on hold.
00:36:57How much cash do we have left?
00:37:01After setting aside payroll and essential operating expenses,
00:37:05less than $100,000.
00:37:09Less than a hundred grand?!
00:37:13We used to be able to delay a lot of payments.
00:37:16Now everyone's enforcing the contract deadlines.
00:37:19Our cash flow collapsed overnight.
00:37:21Why could we delay payments before?!
00:37:24Someone must have been working behind the scenes to smooth things over.
00:37:27Who?
00:37:29I don't know.
00:37:30Whenever something went wrong,
00:37:33it would somehow get resolved a day or two later.
00:37:36I always assumed it was one of your connections.
00:37:40You mean it wasn't?
00:37:43Mr. Carter, there's something I've never told you.
00:37:50For the past few years,
00:37:53whenever you brought contracts home,
00:37:55with key sections marked up...
00:37:58What are you saying?
00:38:00The legal team said the notes were incredibly professional.
00:38:05They helped us avoid several serious legal risks.
00:38:10I always assumed your wife was reviewing them for you.
00:38:36Why are you going through my business documents again?
00:38:39There's a loophole in the breach of contract clause.
00:38:42You should have the legal team review it again.
00:38:46Heavily staffed legal team or not.
00:38:49That's their job.
00:38:51Stay out of it.
00:38:53I was only trying to help.
00:38:55The best way you can help me...
00:38:58is by taking care of the house.
00:39:07That contract...
00:39:09The legal team did revise the liability wave...
00:39:15that very night.
00:39:16Mr. Carter, what do we do now?
00:39:20First, apply for a credit line with the bank.
00:39:22Then contact other investors.
00:39:29She reviewed a few contracts.
00:39:40The suppliers have officially restored Carter Tech's standard payment terms.
00:39:44Starting tomorrow, if they don't receive the $800,000 payment,
00:39:46all shipments will stop.
00:39:48Mr. Carter is scrambling to find the money.
00:39:51You don't need to bring me updates like this anymore.
00:39:54Understood.
00:39:55Wait.
00:39:59Diane, Ethan's mother.
00:40:01How long does she have left on her private concierge medical plan?
00:40:04She has a follow-up with a top Manhattan specialist next week.
00:40:08It's still booked under your family VIP account.
00:40:14Revoke her family VIP privileges.
00:40:16Leave her regular appointments alone.
00:40:18So, she'll have to go through the standard booking process herself?
00:40:21Exactly.
00:40:22I don't owe her free medical care,
00:40:24but I'm done using my privileges to move her to the front of the line.
00:40:36All this greasy, salty takeout is killing my stomach.
00:40:39Then cook something yourself. I can't cook.
00:40:42How come Elena could make all those healthy meals?
00:40:45Well, Elena was pretty useful around the house.
00:40:47What do you mean, useful?
00:40:49A woman who marries into the Carter family is supposed to cook and take care of the household!
00:40:53Diane, honestly, taking care of an entire family by yourself is exhausting.
00:40:56What's so exhausting about it?
00:40:58She doesn't even have a job.
00:40:59How hard can being a housewife be?
00:41:02By the way, where is Elena living now?
00:41:05Wherever she wants.
00:41:06When she blows through her savings, she'll come crawling back.
00:41:11Hello?
00:41:12Mrs. Carter, we're calling to let you know that your VIP specialist appointment next week has been cancelled.
00:41:17Cancelled?
00:41:18Yes, ma'am.
00:41:18I always see that specialist. Are you sure you've got the right person?
00:41:21Your family VIP privileges are no longer active.
00:41:24To continue treatment, you'll need to book through our standard appointment system.
00:41:26I've never had to wait in the regular line! I've always had VIP access!
00:41:32The clinic cancelled my specialist appointment. Now they expect me to book like everyone else?
00:41:36Why would they cancel it?
00:41:39Elena!
00:41:43Hello?
00:41:45Elena, are you happy now that you've turned this whole family upside out?
00:41:49What is it now?
00:41:50Did you cancel my appointment with the Manhattan specialist?
00:41:53Yes.
00:41:54Have you no conscience? I'm Ethan's mother!
00:41:57You're using my medical care to get back at me!
00:42:00Your appointment wasn't cancelled.
00:42:02I just revoked the family VIP privileges under my account.
00:42:06What's the difference?
00:42:08From now on, you'll wait in line like everyone else.
00:42:11I've never had to wait in line before!
00:42:14That's because I arranged everything for you.
00:42:16You?
00:42:18Don't flatter yourself. Ethan knows people at the clinic.
00:42:21You were just running errands for him.
00:42:23Then ask Ethan to arrange it for you again.
00:42:25You.
00:42:27Anything else?
00:42:29Elena, I'm warning you.
00:42:31The further you push this, the harder it'll be to come back to this family.
00:42:35Don't worry. I have no intention of coming back.
00:42:40Mom, what did Elena say?
00:42:41She said, she's not coming back!
00:42:44Elena's really pulling away this time.
00:42:46You were far too good to the Carter family, Mrs. Sinclair.
00:42:49It's not that they didn't deserve it.
00:42:51I just undervalued everything I gave them.
00:42:57Back to work.
00:42:58Yes, ma'am.
00:43:02Hello?
00:43:03Miss Sinclair.
00:43:04Carter Tech wants to schedule a meeting with the head of Sinclair Capital.
00:43:07Should we see them?
00:43:07Follow the standard process.
00:43:09So if their rating doesn't meet the requirements.
00:43:11No meeting.
00:43:18Mr. Carter, the suppliers have already stopped some shipments.
00:43:21Two project approvals are stalled too.
00:43:24What about Sinclair Capital?
00:43:27They turned down our meeting request.
00:43:29Turned it down?!
00:43:30They said our current credit rating doesn't qualify us for a direct meeting.
00:43:33I never used to need an appointment.
00:43:36Mr. Carter, maybe someone used to pull strings for us.
00:43:38Who?
00:43:39Who was it?
00:43:41There's something else.
00:43:43I went through the company's financial records from the past few years.
00:43:46Every time we were on the brink of collapse, money or a major order came through just in time.
00:43:51The timing's too perfect.
00:43:57Like someone's been holding us up this whole time.
00:44:08How does it line up every single time?
00:44:17What is it?
00:44:20Elena, I need to ask you something.
00:44:22Go ahead.
00:44:23Did you have anything to do with the financing my company received over the years?
00:44:28Elena!
00:44:30Didn't you always think all I was good for was cooking and doing laundry?
00:44:34I'm asking you a serious question!
00:44:38Then look into it yourself.
00:44:40Ethan, you never cared who was helping you back then.
00:44:43You don't need to know now.
00:44:48Could there really be things I've never known about all these years?
00:44:56These financing records, I want every single one investigated again.
00:45:02Investigated for what, Mr. Carter?
00:45:04Where the money came from?
00:45:05Who connected us?
00:45:07Who guaranteed us?
00:45:09I want every detail.
00:45:11Some of these came from independent third party funds.
00:45:14The people in charge back then have changed too.
00:45:16Mr. Carter, the project-
00:45:17Then find them one by one!
00:45:21Mr. Carter, are you suspecting your wife?
00:45:23A housewife who's been out of the work fee for seven years could do all this?
00:45:30What if it wasn't her?
00:45:32Why did every special favor disappear the moment she left?
00:45:37Mr. Carter, there's another problem.
00:45:41What is it?
00:45:42The distribution company you've always worked with canceled our priority supply status for the Christmas quarter.
00:45:47We lost that too?!
00:45:48They said we're going into the regular queue from now on.
00:45:52And before?
00:45:54We were always first in line.
00:45:57Mr. Carter has started looking into the source of the company's past funding.
00:46:00Let him.
00:46:01Some of those funds could eventually lead back to the Sinclair Family Trust.
00:46:06Give him the information that's available.
00:46:08Don't hide anything on purpose.
00:46:10What about your identity?
00:46:12We'll see if he can find out.
00:46:13Seven years ago, he never cared who was helping him.
00:46:16If he wants answers now, he won't get them that easily.
00:46:19Also, Chloe's PR company called today.
00:46:20They want to know if the special treatment she received during her probation period should continue.
00:46:27What special treatment?
00:46:29Her performance wasn't enough for a permanent position when she joined.
00:46:32You personally spoke with the brand, and that's how she got the chance to stay.
00:46:37Cancel it.
00:46:38Restore the regular evaluation process.
00:46:40She gets the same standard as everyone else.
00:46:42Understood.
00:46:45Chloe, weren't you always saying you got everything through your own ability?
00:46:58Chloe, come to the meeting room for a moment.
00:47:00Give me two minutes. I just need to reply to this.
00:47:03Now.
00:47:12In the past three months, you've been late nine times, missed four deadlines, and received two client complaints.
00:47:19But everyone said it was fine before.
00:47:21That was before.
00:47:23Starting this month, everyone will be evaluated by the same performance standards.
00:47:28What does that mean?
00:47:29It means if your performance is still this bad next month, the company will terminate your contract.
00:47:33You're firing me?
00:47:35No.
00:47:36We're evaluating you like everyone else.
00:47:38When I joined this company, HR told me this position was secure.
00:47:42Then ask HR.
00:47:44Did Aliza talk to you?
00:47:45Who?
00:47:46My ex-sister-in-law!
00:47:48I don't know who you're talking about.
00:47:50Chloe, focus on doing your job.
00:47:52It'll get you further than blaming others.
00:48:02Mom!
00:48:03Alina did this to me again!
00:48:05What did she do this time?
00:48:06The company suddenly started evaluating me normally.
00:48:09They said if my performance doesn't improve next month, they'll let me go!
00:48:13Why would they do that?
00:48:14They never cared about this stuff before!
00:48:17It has to be her.
00:48:20Alina doesn't even work at your company.
00:48:22How could she control that?
00:48:24She's working somewhere now, isn't she?
00:48:26Maybe she knows someone.
00:48:27Mom, I got this job by myself.
00:48:28I passed the interview!
00:48:30Of course you did.
00:48:31You got in all by yourself.
00:48:33If she dare mess with your job, I'll make her pay for it.
00:48:44What do you want?
00:48:46Alina, did you have something to do with what's happening at Chloe's company?
00:48:49What are you talking about?
00:48:50Don't play dumb.
00:48:51They're suddenly making her go through a proper performance review.
00:48:54Now they're talking about firing her!
00:48:56What's wrong with evaluating an employee's performance?
00:48:59Then why didn't they do it before?
00:49:02Maybe you should ask why they didn't.
00:49:06Alina, do you really think this is funny?
00:49:08We're already in the middle of a divorce.
00:49:10Don't call me that.
00:49:11Fine!
00:49:12What does my job have to do with you?
00:49:15Nothing anymore.
00:49:16Then what gives you the right to make them target me?
00:49:19I didn't tell anyone to target you.
00:49:21I just told them to stop giving you special treatment because of me.
00:49:23Special treatment?
00:49:24When you applied, you ranked 19th in the overall interview valuations.
00:49:29And they were only hiring three people.
00:49:32That's a lie!
00:49:32Then check the evaluation records yourself.
00:49:35You always thought you got that job on your own, didn't you?
00:49:37Now prove you can keep it on your own.
00:49:39How dare you!
00:49:47She's just trying to scare you.
00:49:49But I really did mess up my interview back then.
00:49:52So what?
00:49:52Your brother knows plenty of people in New York.
00:49:54But Ethan never said he pulled any strings for me.
00:50:00Ethan, did you use your connections to get Chloe that PR job?
00:50:04What?
00:50:05Ethan, did you pull strings to get me into that PR firm?
00:50:08No.
00:50:09Then who did?
00:50:12Could it?
00:50:13Could it have been Elaine again?
00:50:23Bro, why did she help me?
00:50:25Why else?
00:50:25She married into this family.
00:50:27Of course she should help you.
00:50:28Mom.
00:50:29What?
00:50:30Am I wrong?
00:50:31If she really helped Chloe, the least we can do is not act like she owed us.
00:50:35Ethan, you're defending her now?
00:50:37I'm just stating the facts.
00:50:39Then what am I supposed to do now?
00:50:40Work hard.
00:50:41I don't know how to do any of that!
00:50:43You've worked at a PR company for three years and you're telling me you don't know how?
00:50:48Chloe can learn.
00:50:49She's not incapable.
00:50:51Then learn.
00:50:51This is all Elaine's fault.
00:50:53Enough!
00:50:56Cancun.
00:50:57She paid for the villa.
00:50:58The VIP access at the hospital.
00:51:00She arranged it.
00:51:01And now even Chloe's job might have been because of her.
00:51:04How much more are you going to blame her for?
00:51:07So what?
00:51:08She married you.
00:51:09Helping this family is what she's supposed to do.
00:51:13It's what she's supposed to do.
00:51:21I never even asked how she got Chloe that opportunity.
00:51:26Seven years.
00:51:28How much did she do for this family?
00:51:33Mr. Carter, this is Elena Sinclair's attorney.
00:51:36Regarding the proposed marital settlement agreement,
00:51:38Ms. Sinclair requests your response within three days.
00:51:43Why is she in such a hurry to get divorced?
00:51:45Mr. Carter, Ms. Sinclair has made her position very slurid.
00:51:50Tell her I'm swamped with work.
00:51:51I don't have time for this nonsense.
00:51:53Mr. Carter, if you refuse to sign the settlement agreement,
00:51:55we will proceed directly to litigation.
00:51:57She's actually going to sue me?
00:51:59Ms. Sinclair simply wants to end the marriage.
00:52:06What else?
00:52:07Mr. Carter, the bank also denied our request for a short-term business loan.
00:52:14I see.
00:52:19Also, I found digital copies of the contracts your wife used to organize for you.
00:52:23She flagged several legal and financial risks well before our legal team did.
00:52:27Mr. Carter, your wife really knows her way around risk management and legal matters.
00:52:32How does she know all this?
00:52:33She's been a housewife for seven years.
00:52:37How could she spot things our legal team missed?
00:52:40Ms. Sinclair, we reviewed the M&E clauses you flagged earlier.
00:52:43You're right, they need to be revised.
00:52:45Get me the final version by close of business.
00:52:47Understood.
00:52:52Ms. Sinclair, Mr. Carter just had someone look into your work history.
00:52:55And what did they find?
00:52:57Nothing public since your marriage seven years ago?
00:52:59No employment records?
00:53:00That probably leaves him even more confused.
00:53:02I don't care.
00:53:04Leave him to it.
00:53:05One more thing.
00:53:06The HOA fees for the Manhattan apartment where the Carters live,
00:53:10along with the rent for their three reserved parking spaces,
00:53:12are up for renewal next month.
00:53:14They've all been paid automatically through your personal trust.
00:53:18Cancel the automatic payments.
00:53:20Understood.
00:53:22Starting next month, whoever lives there pays for it.
00:53:41What's going on? Try it again.
00:53:46I did.
00:53:47Broke, could the building system be down?
00:53:52Mr. Carter, your reserved parking lease has been cancelled.
00:53:56The spaces are now pending release.
00:53:57Cancelled? Who cancelled it?
00:53:59The original account holder cancelled the auto pay renewal herself.
00:54:03It was my ex's, I mean, Elena.
00:54:08Does she ever plan to stop?
00:54:12We knew it.
00:54:13We can, but your household had three reserved spaces.
00:54:16You'll need to sign a new lease agreement.
00:54:17Then do it.
00:54:19The annual fee for all three spaces is $72,000.
00:54:23$72,000?
00:54:25Yes.
00:54:26How come we never paid that much before?
00:54:28Because it was always charged automatically to Mrs. Sinclair's personal trust account.
00:54:36Mom, I don't think we've ever actually paid for parking here.
00:54:40Quiet!
00:54:47Mr. Carter, you can park temporarily in the visitor area, but hourly rates apply.
00:54:53We have to pay by the hour just to park at our own building?
00:54:56The parking space.
00:54:57The private clinic.
00:54:59Cancun.
00:55:00Chloe's job.
00:55:01How much else has Elena been paying for all these years?
00:55:07She's doing this on purpose?
00:55:08Now she's even making us pay for parking?
00:55:14But she was the one paying for the spaces.
00:55:16Robert, what exactly are you saying?
00:55:20I'm just saying, maybe we really didn't handle anything all these years.
00:55:23Why are we keeping score with family?
00:55:26But we are getting divorced.
00:55:28Divorced?
00:55:29Ethan hasn't signed anything yet!
00:55:31Ethan, call her.
00:55:34Call her for what?
00:55:37Tell her to renew the parking.
00:55:40Mom, she's taking me to court for a divorce, and you want me to call her to pay for our
00:55:45parking?
00:55:46But isn't that what she's supposed to do?
00:55:48She's supposed to do everything?
00:55:51Then what have we actually done all these years?
00:56:00Ethan, what are you saying?
00:56:02Are you taking that woman's side and lecturing your own mother now?
00:56:06I'm not lecturing you.
00:56:08Then why does everything you say sound like you're blaming me?
00:56:11I'm just realizing, maybe we took too many things for granted.
00:56:15Don't be ridiculous.
00:56:17She married into the Carter family.
00:56:18Isn't it her job to help us?
00:56:20If she's not helping anymore, then we just handle things ourselves.
00:56:23Easy for you to say!
00:56:25Do you know how much more we'll have to spend every month in New York?
00:56:27The Manhattan parking, private clinic bills, premium housekeeping, and the Cancun trip-
00:56:32Stop counting!
00:56:35Hello?
00:56:36Mr. Carter, there's one more thing I need to inform you about.
00:56:39What is it?
00:56:40The premium HOA services for your Manhattan apartment have also been canceled starting next month.
00:56:45What premium services?
00:56:47They include twice-weekly housekeeping, vehicle cleaning, in-homes package delivery, and regular maintenance for high-end appliances.
00:56:54Even the cleaning service is gone?
00:56:56Standard property services remain unchanged. These additional services require a separate subscription.
00:57:00How much?
00:57:01It's $46,000 a year, Mom.
00:57:04The housekeepers who came every week were always paid by Elena.
00:57:09So when she said she had everything at home taken care of, this is... what she meant.
00:57:15Ms. Sinclair, the cater apartment's premium services and reserved parking spaces have all had their auto-pay canceled.
00:57:23Good.
00:57:24The luxury housekeeping company is asking if the deep cleaning service will continue next month?
00:57:28No.
00:57:29Diane has gotten used to having cleaners come twice a week for years.
00:57:34That's her habit, not my responsibility.
00:57:38Understood.
00:57:38One more thing.
00:57:40Go ahead.
00:57:41The original deed for the Manhattan apartment where the Carters live is still secured in the family trust vault.
00:57:46You are the only registered owner.
00:57:48Do we need to start legal proceedings regarding the property?
00:57:51Not yet.
00:57:53Divorce is divorce.
00:57:54Assets are assets.
00:57:56Prepare everything we need for the lawsuit.
00:57:58Yes, Ms. Sinclair.
00:58:06Ethan, you don't have much time left.
00:58:12Mr. Carter, since our suppliers stopped shipping, our core hardware supply chain has been severely disrupted.
00:58:18What about emergency procurement?
00:58:20We can do that, but alternative suppliers are charging at least 15% more.
00:58:24What about our clients?
00:58:26Two key projects are still under review. We haven't received a final decision.
00:58:32What about the bank loan?
00:58:34It was denied.
00:58:36Mr. Carter, maybe you should ask your wife again.
00:58:38Ask her what?
00:58:39Whenever the company ran into trouble before, things always seemed to work out in the end.
00:58:45Are you saying Carter Tech can't function without her?
00:58:48That's not what I meant.
00:58:49Get out.
00:59:01What did she mean when she said, tell me if you need funding?
00:59:06What took you so long?
00:59:08I need the kitchen and all three bathrooms cleaned thoroughly today.
00:59:11Mrs. Carter, I'm just here to pick up the professional cleaning supplies we keep here.
00:59:15What do you mean?
00:59:16Ms. Sinclair canceled the deep cleaning service.
00:59:18She canceled it, so you're just not going to clean anymore?
00:59:21I'm afraid we're a premium paid service, ma'am.
00:59:24Then keep doing your job.
00:59:25Of course.
00:59:26You just need to sign up for a new service package.
00:59:28How much?
00:59:29At your current frequency of twice a week, it'll be $3,800 a month.
00:59:34$3,800?
00:59:35She was paying you that much every month?
00:59:37Mrs. Sinclair's trust account always paid annually.
00:59:41Mom, why don't we just renew it?
00:59:43The place is a mess.
00:59:47$3,800 a month?
00:59:48Then you pay for it!
00:59:55Elena's doing this on purpose!
00:59:58She paid for it before.
01:00:00Now she stopped.
01:00:01How is that doing this on purpose?
01:00:03Why are you always taking her side today?
01:00:07I'm just being reasonable.
01:00:11Ms. Sinclair, Mr. Carter still hasn't responded to the proposed divorce settlement.
01:00:17How long has it been?
01:00:19He's missed your three-day deadline.
01:00:22File with the Manhattan court and proceed with the divorce.
01:00:25No more waiting.
01:00:26Understood.
01:00:30I've also pulled all the property records.
01:00:32The Manhattan apartment where the Carters live is registered solely in your name.
01:00:37The entire down payment came from your premarital trust.
01:00:41If we need to address their right to occupy the property, we'll have to give them notice to vacate.
01:00:47Handle it through the proper legal channels.
01:00:50Of course.
01:00:53The board would also like you to attend the group's year-end industry reception next week.
01:00:59Will Carter Tech be there?
01:01:02They weren't given a VIP invitation. They only submitted a regular admission request.
01:01:06Let it go through the normal review process.
01:01:09Understood.
01:01:10Ethan, from now on, the only reason we'll see each other is business.
01:01:20Mr. Carter, you've received an International Express legal notice.
01:01:25Alina again. Does she ever know when to stop?
01:01:35Ethan, Alina cancelled the deep cleaning service too.
01:01:38Mom, I'm at work.
01:01:39Then talk to her when you get home! Look at the state of this place!
01:01:43She's moved out! What am I supposed to say to her?
01:01:46She used to cook, clean, pay for our parking, and arrange our private clinic appointments.
01:01:52Mom, why should she keep taking care of all that now?
01:01:54I'm your mother!
01:01:57I know.
01:02:02She really hasn't left herself any way back.
01:02:06Mr. Carter, our application for the Sinclair Group's year-end industry reception was rejected.
01:02:16Rejected?! Why?!
01:02:17They said our company's current rating doesn't meet their standards, so we're not on the official guest list.
01:02:25How is that possible?
01:02:27When have we ever been denied entry to a top-industry event like this?!
01:02:31In the past, we always received VIP invitations directly.
01:02:35The past. Again.
01:02:41What's wrong? You look terrible.
01:02:45Our application for the Sinclair Group's reception was rejected.
01:02:50This event is important.
01:02:52This event is important. I know someone in New York who's attending. I can ask if there's another way to
01:02:56get you a last-minute spot.
01:02:58I'm sorry to keep troubling you.
01:03:00I'm sorry to keep troubling you.
01:03:00You don't have to thank me.
01:03:02Ethan, there's something I've been meaning to ask you.
01:03:05What?
01:03:06Where is Alina working these days?
01:03:08She got Chloe a job at Peterson PR and Diane VIP access to an exclusive clinic.
01:03:13She must have some serious connections.
01:03:16I've looked into it. There's no public record of her working anywhere in the past seven years.
01:03:20That's even stranger.
01:03:23Could she have been hiding something from you all this time?
01:03:27What could she possibly be hiding?
01:03:36Mom, what are you looking for?
01:03:38The HOA bills.
01:03:40The building says we have a bunch of fees to pay again next month.
01:03:43I'm trying to find out how much we used to pay each year.
01:03:48Is this what you're looking for?
01:03:55Why does everything have Alina's name on it?
01:03:58Property deed.
01:04:00Registered owner.
01:04:02Why is Alina the only name on it?
01:04:04This apartment belongs entirely to Alina.
01:04:12No way!
01:04:13Didn't you buy this apartment after you got married?
01:04:17Alina just told me she'd taken care of all the paperwork.
01:04:20Ethan, say something!
01:04:22Ethan, does this apartment really belong to her?
01:04:30Ethan, look. There's more.
01:04:343.36 million?
01:04:37Where did she get over 3 million dollars?
01:04:40That's a huge amount of money.
01:04:42Alina paid for all of it.
01:04:43No! You must have given her the money, Ethan.
01:04:46She just used it to pay.
01:04:47I never gave her that kind of money.
01:04:51So it really was her money?
01:04:53She stayed home after getting married.
01:04:54Where would she get that much?
01:04:59I always thought the mortgage came out of the company's account every month.
01:05:02Now I see.
01:05:05It was her trust account all along.
01:05:08We've lived here for years, and Alina paid for the whole place.
01:05:12So what? They're married.
01:05:13What's hers is his, and what's his is hers.
01:05:15But we always told everyone Ethan bought it-
01:05:17Shut up!
01:05:21The villa, the private clinic, Chloe's job, and now this apartment.
01:05:27Alina, how much have you been hiding from me?
01:05:38Alina, did you plan this whole thing with the apartment from the start?
01:05:42What apartment?
01:05:43The Manhattan apartment.
01:05:44Why is your name the only one on the deed?
01:05:48Because I bought it.
01:05:49So what if you bought it?
01:05:51You bought it after marrying Ethan.
01:05:53That makes it Carter family property.
01:05:55Whether it belongs to the Carter family isn't up to you.
01:05:58It's up to the law.
01:05:59What are you saying?
01:06:00Are you really planning to do this?
01:06:02To kick us out?
01:06:03Hey, Mom, give me the phone.
01:06:06Alina, you cancelled our parking, cut off housekeeping, and now we're stuck paying the HOA fees ourselves.
01:06:12What's next? Are you gonna use the apartment to hold us hostage?
01:06:16I'm not threatening anyone.
01:06:17Then do you dare tell us to move out?
01:06:19Mrs. Carter, Ethan and I are already going through divorce proceedings.
01:06:22We have nothing to do with each other anymore.
01:06:24As for the apartment, I haven't made you leave yet.
01:06:29Because the divorce settlement hasn't been finalized.
01:06:32But you'd better face reality.
01:06:34That woman you keep accusing of eating your food and living under your roof?
01:06:39She's been living in her own home all these years.
01:06:52The down payment on the Manhattan apartment and Carter Tech's initial $500,000 seed funding.
01:06:58You paid for all of it?
01:07:03We've been married for seven years.
01:07:05You had all this money and you never told me?
01:07:09Why should I have?
01:07:10I'm your husband!
01:07:12Not for much longer.
01:07:13You had all these skills, yet you spent every day at home pretending to be some clueless housewife?
01:07:21When did I ever say I wasn't capable?
01:07:24Diane thought you were supporting me.
01:07:27Chloe thought I was useless.
01:07:29And you thought I belonged in the kitchen, cooking and cleaning.
01:07:32I never said that!
01:07:34Yes, you did.
01:07:35I offered to review your company's contracts and you said I didn't understand them.
01:07:41You told me taking care of the house was the biggest help I could give you.
01:07:48So the $3 million in funding over the past seven years, the $5 million bridge loan that got pulled, Chloe's
01:07:53PR job, Diane's private clinic privileges and the extended payment terms with your suppliers, you arranged all of it?
01:08:00Does it even matter anymore?
01:08:02Of course it matters! What did you want in return?
01:08:05I helped you because I loved you.
01:08:07I'm taking it all back.
01:08:09Because I finally learned to love myself.
01:08:23Ethan, you went to see Elena? What did she say?
01:08:28It was all her.
01:08:30The money, the connections, the apartment.
01:08:35She gave us everything.
01:08:43Ethan, no matter who helped the company in the past, Carter Tech got where it is today because of your
01:08:49hard work.
01:08:51Don't let her make you doubt yourself.
01:08:59The cash flow has dried up and the Sinclair family support is gone.
01:09:04Carter Tech is going under.
01:09:06I can't let myself sink with him.
01:09:08I need to make plans now.
01:09:12Miss Sinclair, it's time.
01:09:15Let's go.
01:09:18The entire board is waiting in the conference room to witness your official appointment as the new CEO of Sinclair
01:09:24Holdings.
01:09:29Ethan, a friend told me Sinclair's new CEO will be here tonight.
01:09:32If we can get on their good side, Carter Tech might still have a shot at funding.
01:09:37This time, we can't afford another mistake.
01:09:42Ladies and gentlemen, tonight we're here to witness a new chapter for Sinclair Holdings.
01:09:47Please join me in welcoming the sole heir to the Sinclair fortune and the group's new CEO, Miss Elena Sinclair.
01:10:04The heir, the CEO.
01:10:09As the new CEO of Sinclair Holdings, I'm announcing our strategic plan for next quarter.
01:10:15Effective immediately, every partner company will undergo an independent review based on performance, cash flow and risk.
01:10:21All special exceptions are hereby revoked.
01:10:24Only companies that meet our standards on their own merit will remain on our partner list.
01:10:29No more special favors.
01:10:36Carter Tech isn't on the list.
01:10:38Carter Tech isn't on the list.
01:10:38She's not just an executive. She's the Sinclair heir.
01:10:49You just took over the company. And you already cut Carter Tech from the partner list.
01:10:54Don't tell me. This isn't revenge.
01:10:57Ethan, this is the result of an independent business review.
01:11:01Carter Tech's cash flow crisis and serious management risks put it well below Sinclair standards.
01:11:06But we've never been rejected before.
01:11:10That's because someone used to lower the bar for you.
01:11:13So now you're gonna destroy my company?
01:11:15I'm not sabotaging Carter Tech.
01:11:17I'm putting it back in a world without me.
01:11:20Haven't you always wanted to prove to everyone that you made it on your own?
01:11:22Well, here's your chance.
01:11:27Ethan's lost the Sinclair family's support for good.
01:11:30And Carter Tech is on the verge of bankruptcy.
01:11:33I'm not wasting my time playing the ride-or-die girlfriend to a man who's bound to fail.
01:11:43With this data, a competitor will pay me a fortune to be their head of PR.
01:11:48Don't blame me, Ethan.
01:11:50You're the one who couldn't cut it.
01:12:03A 30-day eviction notice from the court!
01:12:06That heartless woman is really going to throw us out on the streets of New York!
01:12:17Olivia, you're smart. Go talk some sense into Ethan.
01:12:20We can't let Elena take the whole apartment.
01:12:23It's marital property! He has to claim half!
01:12:26Don't worry, Diana. I'll talk to Ethan.
01:12:32Ethan, you can't just give up.
01:12:34New York divorce laws protect the disadvantage.
01:12:37If you hide Carter Tech's offshore shell company assets, play poor in front of the judge, and insist this was
01:12:43your marital home, she won't be able to take it off.
01:12:48Did that really work?
01:12:50Trust me. If you stand your ground, you can get at least half the apartment.
01:12:58Mr. Carter, under the proposed settlement, Ms. Sinclair will waive any claim to Carter Tech's equity.
01:13:04In return, she'll recover the Manhattan apartment and all funds invested from her premarital trust.
01:13:11I won't accept this! We lived in that apartment together for seven years. I'm entitled to half the property.
01:13:16My company is undergoing voluntary restructuring. I'm broke! The court won't let you throw me out with nothing!
01:13:22Mr. Carter, stop clinging to false hope. This is the complete financial tracing report.
01:13:27The 3.36 million down payment, plus seven years of hefty monthly mortgage payments, came entirely from Ms. Sinclair's separate
01:13:34premarital trust.
01:13:36Not a single cent came from you or Carter Tech.
01:13:39I put my heart and soul into this family.
01:13:41And as for being broke, we've uncovered the offshore shell company accounts you tried to hide.
01:13:47If you commit perjury in court, you won't get a dime. You'll also face serious fraud charges.
01:13:55Alina, after seven years of marriage, how can you be this heartless?
01:13:59Won't you be satisfied until you've ruined me?
01:14:02This isn't personal. I'm simply reclaiming what's legally mine.
01:14:06I'm not signing! As long as I don't sign, you're still my wife!
01:14:10You didn't stop to ask if our seven years meant anything when you left me stranded at JFK.
01:14:16You really don't have any feelings left for me?
01:14:18I did.
01:14:20But that day at the airport, I let them all go.
01:14:25Ethan, your signature only determines whether we end this marriage with dignity.
01:14:30It doesn't determine whether I can leave.
01:14:32Sign, and we'll settle the assets today.
01:14:35Refuse, and tomorrow you'll see what the Sinclair family's legal team can do to bankrupt you.
01:14:51The divorce judgment from the New York State Court is now final.
01:14:55We have 30 days to vacate the property.
01:14:5830 days?
01:14:59Mom, we're really going to be thrown out on the streets!
01:15:02If only you'd thought of that before.
01:15:04If only you'd thought of that before.
01:15:15Mr. Carter, Carter Tech has officially entered voluntary restructuring.
01:15:19Your position as CEO and your board seat are terminated effective immediately.
01:15:23The company car must also be returned.
01:15:25Please hand over the keys.
01:15:26He's third-party.
01:15:28He's third-party.
01:15:34He's third-party.
01:15:39He's third-party.
01:15:47He's third-party.
01:15:49What are those who have you tried to do to go through?
01:15:51It looks like you and my grandparents?
01:15:53I'm excited.
01:15:54The company's fifth-party.
01:15:54It looks like me.
01:15:54It looks like me.
01:15:56She'd been holding me up for seven whole years
01:16:02We can't even afford my private doctor anymore
01:16:06Now I have to sell my jewelry
01:16:09Just to scrape together some cash
01:16:17Mom! The PR firm fired me!
01:16:20They said my performance had been unacceptable for a long time
01:16:24And showed me the door!
01:16:34Olivia, perfect timing
01:16:36You said you knew a lot of people in New York
01:16:40Could you help me cover the rent on a nearby apartment?
01:16:43It's only a little over $300,000 a year
01:16:46That's nothing to you, right?
01:16:49Once Ethan gets back on his feet, he'll pay you back
01:16:53Over $300,000?
01:16:55Diana, do you still think you're some Manhattan socialite?
01:16:59Why should I pay your bills?
01:17:02I can't believe this
01:17:05Aren't you Ethan's first love?
01:17:07Didn't you say you'd stand by him through thick and thin?
01:17:12I came back because Ethan was a successful CEO
01:17:15Not to become an ATM for his entire family
01:17:21You had a wife worth billions who was legally yours
01:17:24And you treated her like dirt
01:17:26You drove away a fortune with your own hands
01:17:29Elena gave you everything for seven years
01:17:31And you still trampled all over her
01:17:34What makes you think you'd ever treat me any better?
01:17:40You're all pathetic idiots
01:17:45You gold digger!
01:17:49When Elena paid our bills
01:17:51You thought she owed us that
01:17:53Now that someone else refuses to pay
01:17:55You finally understand how cruel the real world can be
01:18:05These are Carter Tech's core client records
01:18:08Give me the head of PR position
01:18:10And a generous salary
01:18:12And they're all yours
01:18:20Ms. Hayes
01:18:22Sinclair Holdings Legal Department
01:18:24Just sent a warning to the entire industry
01:18:28We don't hire thieves who steal trade secrets
01:18:32Oh, Azak
01:18:39Olivia, you've been terminated for serious professional misconduct
01:18:42And suspected theft of confidential information
01:18:44You'll also be blacklisted across the industry
01:18:47Carter Tech's legal notice has been sent to your email
01:18:50Prepare for a lawsuit
01:19:00How is anyone supposed to live in this dump?
01:19:02There's not even a decent walk-in closet
01:19:04My clothes are practically molding
01:19:06You have some nerve complaining
01:19:08If you hadn't lost your PR job
01:19:10We could have afforded a decent apartment
01:19:12And that's my fault?
01:19:14If you hadn't spent every day provoking and mistreating Elena
01:19:17Would she have gone this far?
01:19:23Robert
01:19:24Where do you think you're going with that bag?
01:19:28I've contacted a lawyer and formally filed an agreement to separate our finances
01:19:33I've had enough of your greed for the past seven years
01:19:36From now on, your debts are no longer my problem
01:19:39No, honey, honey
01:19:40Don't leave me
01:19:41Please
01:19:57Please
01:19:57I'm just a project manager now
01:20:00But I've learned to take responsibility for my own business risks, and I haven't let Diane ask you for anything
01:20:05anymore.
01:20:06I finally understand. I didn't just lose someone who cooked for me and took care of my life. I lost
01:20:11the woman who truly loved me.
01:20:14I finally see you for who you are.
01:20:16Too bad you only saw me after I no longer needed you to.
01:20:19Can I try to win you back?
01:20:21Ethan, your regret can change you, but it can't make me come back.
01:20:25I can forgive you without giving you another chance with me.
01:20:51Welcome, Madam CEO.
01:21:01For the past seven years, I've been paving the way for someone else.
01:21:04Starting today, I'll walk my own path.