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Rejected at the altar claimed by the cursed alpha
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00:00:00Welcome aboard flight 233 to New York City.
00:00:05Wi-Fi is now available.
00:00:07We wish you a pleasant journey.
00:00:13Lady Thunder, your fiancé graduates from Stanford today.
00:00:16As requested, we've secured him a partner track offer at Whitmore.
00:00:19His celebration dinner's all set. It starts once you land.
00:00:22Noted. Good work, Adam.
00:00:25Also, Sebastian Whitmore from the Whitmore Group has been quietly coding us for investment.
00:00:28Send me the deck.
00:00:41Parker, just tell my grandma I'm not marrying the Caldwell girl.
00:00:45Boss, the Caldwells are our shot at the Thunder Circle. It's a trillion dollar powerhouse.
00:00:49Your grandma sees this marriage as the golden ticket. We can't afford to say no.
00:00:52So now I'm just being auctioned off into a loveless marriage?
00:00:55That's not fair to me or to her.
00:00:57The Caldwell family already surpassed us in market share. Unless you marry someone else.
00:01:01Marry someone else.
00:01:07Uh, that button calls the crew?
00:01:10Oh, thanks.
00:01:11First time flying commercial?
00:01:13Yeah. I'm used to something a bit different.
00:01:16My private plane doesn't have buttons.
00:01:18I talk, and they show up.
00:01:21Lady Thunder, the chefs prepared your favorites. Seared scallops and the blueberry turk from Zurich.
00:01:33What did you do in Africa?
00:01:34Just some volunteer stuff. Built shelters, took care of kids.
00:01:37Oh, wow. That's pretty cool.
00:01:40She probably didn't make a cent doing that.
00:01:42But the way she talks about it like it mattered, she must be one of those rare genius people.
00:01:46Maybe...
00:01:48I'm Sebastian, by the way.
00:01:50Eleanor.
00:01:53Well, Eleanor, this might sound totally insane, but would you mind doing me a favor?
00:01:59What favor?
00:02:00Let me introduce myself properly.
00:02:02I'm the CEO of Whitmore Group, a hair to Whitmore's fortune.
00:02:06I own five properties and two private estates.
00:02:08Annual income, one billion dollars.
00:02:10And, I want you to be my wife.
00:02:16I'm sorry, what?
00:02:17I mean, a fake marriage, just for a year.
00:02:19I need someone good to play my wife.
00:02:22And you seem... kind.
00:02:25I see. You're clinically insane.
00:02:28I'm serious, Eleanor. You can trust me.
00:02:30I have no scandals, no addictions, nothing shady in my past.
00:02:34If you agree, we can sign the paperwork today.
00:02:36And, I'll offer a hundred thousand a month.
00:02:38Plus a waterfront of Condon Midtown.
00:02:40In your name only.
00:02:41You really picked the wrong girl.
00:02:43Already taken.
00:02:44I'm flying back to get married.
00:02:46Oh.
00:02:49I didn't see that coming. I...
00:02:51Sorry.
00:02:54So that's it.
00:02:56Guess I just have to suck it up.
00:03:00You don't seem that helpless to me.
00:03:02Your AI subsidiary under Whitmore Group, it's got potential.
00:03:05The Thunder Circle's watching it.
00:03:06But if that's your pitch deck to win them over, you're toast.
00:03:10Oh, really?
00:03:11And what would you know about it?
00:03:12You don't get how the business world works, little girl.
00:03:15Funny coming from the guy who just proposed to that little girl five minutes ago.
00:03:27We might not be getting married, but I can still help you.
00:03:32Hey, what are you doing?
00:03:35Fixing your pitch.
00:03:36You're asking for a hundred million?
00:03:38Cute.
00:03:39Try a hundred billion.
00:03:41Excuse me, what?
00:03:44There.
00:03:45That's better.
00:03:47What the hell did you just do?
00:03:49You sent that.
00:03:49You actually sent it?
00:03:50You were underselling yourself.
00:03:52You hijacked my pitch.
00:03:54Do you have any idea what you've just done?
00:03:56I helped you.
00:03:58Helped?
00:03:58You call this helping?
00:04:00Sir, ma'am, is everything all right?
00:04:02We're good.
00:04:03He just got a hundred billion dollar investment.
00:04:06He's a bit emotional.
00:04:07Emotional.
00:04:10Well, congratulations.
00:04:12Trust me, the Thunder Circle doesn't make small moves.
00:04:15Asking for a hundred million, that's an insult.
00:04:18A hundred billion, that's where the conversation starts.
00:04:21You really need to think bigger.
00:04:22Did you seriously just say that?
00:04:24You're welcome.
00:04:25Great.
00:04:25First, you messed with my file.
00:04:27Then you humiliated me in public.
00:04:29Congratulations, you're officially the most infuriating woman I ever met.
00:04:32Lucky we're not married, huh?
00:04:35I still can't tell who's saving who.
00:04:44Please remain seated until the aircraft has come to a complete stop.
00:04:53Help a guy land a billion dollar deal and he doesn't even say thank you.
00:04:57Please.
00:04:58Daniel would never.
00:04:59Five years apart.
00:05:00He must be surprised if he sees me.
00:05:05You sure about this?
00:05:06Africa's far.
00:05:06It's not just a trip.
00:05:08I'm going to change the world, Dan.
00:05:10You always knew that was the dream.
00:05:13Here.
00:05:16When you come back, we'll get married.
00:05:32My boy, look at this.
00:05:34An entire party just for you.
00:05:37Whitmore Group doesn't do this for just anyone.
00:05:40We've officially made it.
00:05:41It's just the beginning, mom.
00:05:43You know, my dream is to become someone like Sebastian Whitmore, the CEO.
00:05:49But he's a mystery, never appears in public.
00:05:55Assuming I'll see him today.
00:05:56After all these years of my funding, Daniel's finally made it.
00:06:01A PhD, partner at Whitmore Group.
00:06:04It's time to let him know my real identity and start our sweet life.
00:06:22Is that Eleanor?
00:06:23Isn't she begging for life abroad?
00:06:25What the hell is she doing here?
00:06:37Daniel, congratulations.
00:06:40Eleanor.
00:06:41I heard about the offer.
00:06:43Thought I'd surprise you.
00:06:44Why are you here?
00:06:45I flew back.
00:06:46For you.
00:06:47Let me guess.
00:06:48You heard about his Whitmore offer, the salary, and you decided to claw your way back.
00:06:52What?
00:06:52Don't act surprised.
00:06:55Five years you vanished.
00:06:57The second he makes partner, you show up with discount flowers and a name that means nothing.
00:07:04You shouldn't have come, Eleanor.
00:07:06This, whatever we were, it's over.
00:07:09What?
00:07:10Let's break up.
00:07:14But why?
00:07:16We spent five years building towards this.
00:07:20You, you said you loved me.
00:07:23You thought Daniel would love you?
00:07:25Don't be absurd.
00:07:26My son has a PhD.
00:07:27He's just made partner at Whitmore, pulling in 30 million a year.
00:07:32And you?
00:07:33You vanished to Africa and worked there as a nanny.
00:07:35Do you really think that makes you worthy of him?
00:07:37My mom is right.
00:07:39We're not the same anymore.
00:07:40Not the same.
00:07:41Look around.
00:07:42This is the party Whitmore threw for me.
00:07:44These people?
00:07:46Legacy investors.
00:07:47Real powers.
00:07:48And you think I could introduce them to an embarrassment?
00:07:52I'm an embarrassment.
00:07:53So that's what this did to you.
00:07:56One offer from Whitmore, and you think you're untouchable.
00:08:00Did you know, Daniel?
00:08:01To me, the Whitmore group is nothing.
00:08:03You arrogant little cockroach.
00:08:05How dare you look down on the top firm in this country?
00:08:09You want to know why Whitmore gave?
00:08:12Because someone vouched for you.
00:08:14Someone they'd never dare ignore.
00:08:17You that offer?
00:08:18And that someone?
00:08:20Was me.
00:08:29I'm sorry, what?
00:08:31Confirmed.
00:08:31Are you sure?
00:08:33Okay, thank you.
00:08:35Mr. Wiltford, you're not going to believe this.
00:08:37The Thunder Circle just approved a direct investment in us.
00:08:40Say what?
00:08:41One hundred billion dollars.
00:08:45What?
00:08:45It's Lady Thunder's move, you know.
00:08:46The ghost chairwoman who runs the Thunder Circle.
00:08:48It's her first formal return to the States.
00:08:50And we're her first target.
00:08:51We got it.
00:08:52A hundred billion.
00:08:54But if that's your pitch deck to win them over...
00:08:56She was right.
00:08:58It's one hundred billion.
00:09:01Parker, find her.
00:09:03The woman from the Nairobi flight.
00:09:05Eleanor, I don't care what it takes.
00:09:07Find her.
00:09:09Understood.
00:09:10But what do you want with her?
00:09:12I'm going to marry her.
00:09:14Wait, what?
00:09:15I've never seen a challenging girl like he.
00:09:18She is the one I want.
00:09:22You self-important bitch!
00:09:25Who the hell do you think you are?
00:09:27I get it, Eleanor.
00:09:29You're not upset about the breakup.
00:09:30You're just pissed of all the money you poured into me.
00:09:32Just name your number.
00:09:34Once I get my first check from Whitmore, I'll pay you off.
00:09:36And then we're done.
00:09:37For good.
00:09:39Is that what you think?
00:09:41That I'm here chasing the money I gave you?
00:09:45Let's settle up.
00:09:46How about a hundred grand?
00:09:50Two hundred.
00:09:54Three.
00:09:55Daniel.
00:09:56That's my final offer.
00:09:58Three hundred thousand dollars, sweetheart.
00:10:00That's more than you've ever seen.
00:10:03You still think I came here for money?
00:10:05Just take it and go.
00:10:06My son should have dropped you ages ago.
00:10:08God knows what you were really doing over Sears.
00:10:11What do you mean?
00:10:12I mean, if you weren't selling yourself, how else could you afford to fund his education?
00:10:16You expect me to believe you earned that kind of money by nannying children?
00:10:20What?
00:10:20How dare you?
00:10:21Eleanor.
00:10:22For the sake of our seven years together, just take the money and leave.
00:10:26Daniel.
00:10:27I can't believe how heartless you are.
00:10:29He's done with you.
00:10:30Can't you get that through your thick head?
00:10:32She's not worth your time.
00:10:34Oh, where's Margaret?
00:10:36Didn't she say she was coming tonight?
00:10:37Yeah.
00:10:38Said she had something to handle first.
00:10:40Should be here soon.
00:10:41Margaret.
00:10:41Margaret.
00:10:42Daughter of James West, vice chair of Whitmore.
00:10:44Practically next in line after Sebastian.
00:10:47Only someone like her is a match for my son.
00:10:49Rich, properly pedigreed.
00:10:50And you.
00:10:52You're just a misstep he should have never taken.
00:10:54Eleanor.
00:10:55Margaret's on her way.
00:10:56You should leave.
00:10:57Trust me.
00:10:58You don't want to be here when she walks in.
00:11:02Because the moment you see her, you'll be ashamed of yourself.
00:11:07Now I see it.
00:11:09You didn't just break up with me because of the job.
00:11:11It was because of her.
00:11:13Margaret.
00:11:13At least with her, I can build something bigger.
00:11:16Really?
00:11:16And you're so sure I couldn't help you build something better than anything she could?
00:11:20You.
00:11:21Please.
00:11:22So, you actually think you're better than me.
00:11:26Margaret, my dear, you're here.
00:11:29Let me guess.
00:11:30You're Eleanor.
00:11:32Daniel's ex-girlfriend.
00:11:33You look exactly how I pictured.
00:11:35Bargain box dress, basic face, still clinging to a man who left you behind like yesterday's trash.
00:11:40Oh, don't mind her.
00:11:41She never deserved to be with Daniel.
00:11:43Just a pathetic shadow tagging along.
00:11:46So, you seriously thought you could compete with me?
00:11:49I'm Margaret West.
00:11:50Daughter of James West, vice chair of Whitmore Group.
00:11:52And you?
00:11:53You're not even worth the dirt under my heel.
00:11:55You're right.
00:11:56Because unlike you, I don't have to cling to Daddy's title to matter.
00:11:59Excuse me?
00:12:00A piece of trash like you dares to talk back?
00:12:03Get out.
00:12:03Now.
00:12:04Before I have security drag you out like the street rat you are.
00:12:06Exactly.
00:12:07This is a ceremony for elites.
00:12:09Not beggars.
00:12:13What the hell is going on here?
00:12:18Margaret, is everything alright?
00:12:20Why don't you ask her?
00:12:21She got dumped by Daniel, and now she's crashing his party.
00:12:25Dr. Prescott is our new partner.
00:12:27Handpicked by Mr. Whitmore himself.
00:12:29Whatever this is, you're way out of line.
00:12:32Exactly.
00:12:32Look around.
00:12:33These aren't just normal guests, Mr. Cooper.
00:12:35This is Whitmore's A-Team.
00:12:37CEOs, professionals.
00:12:39The people who run this city.
00:12:41And then there's her.
00:12:42Some college dropout who thinks raise children in Africa is a career.
00:12:46I was running a charity.
00:12:48Oh, so that's what we're calling unemployment now.
00:12:53Charity?
00:12:54Honey, just say you were broke and too proud to get a real job.
00:12:58We all know why she's here.
00:13:00Chasing my son.
00:13:01Hoping him will drag her out of the gutter.
00:13:03So she's a gold digger.
00:13:05That's pathetic.
00:13:06Next time you want to play elite, try finishing college first.
00:13:10You hear that?
00:13:11This is reality.
00:13:12My son, a PhD, future partner.
00:13:15You!
00:13:16Just the mud on his shoes.
00:13:21Now crawl back to the shack you came from.
00:13:24Your fairy tale is over.
00:13:32Eleanor, a woman can be broke or uneducated.
00:13:35But delusional, that's where I draw the line.
00:13:38No matter what you tell yourself, I would never marry you.
00:13:41Funny.
00:13:43You want to know my biggest mistake, Daniel?
00:13:45Believing in you.
00:13:47Seven years.
00:13:48Seven years of working, wiring money when you couldn't pay rent or tuition.
00:13:53And this is how it ends?
00:13:54Don't twist this.
00:13:55Stop acting like I forced you.
00:13:56I don't need to twist anything.
00:13:57I bankrolled your PhD, helped land your offer at Whitmore, and you dropped me the second you made it upstairs.
00:14:03I told you I'd pay you back.
00:14:05What more do you want?
00:14:06You think this was a transaction.
00:14:08That's not remorse, Daniel.
00:14:10That's cowardice wrapped in a check.
00:14:16We're done.
00:14:18You are my grateful little...
00:14:22That's enough!
00:14:23I'm done with your tantrums!
00:14:25Get the fuck out of my life!
00:14:27God, look at her.
00:14:29So desperate.
00:14:31Someone get her a towel.
00:14:32Her face is starting to make me sick.
00:14:35All right, lady, that's enough.
00:14:37Dr. Prescott's an asset to Whitmore.
00:14:39And you?
00:14:39You just humiliated yourself.
00:14:41Now get out.
00:14:43We found Eleanor, sir.
00:14:44Where?
00:14:44She's inside Whitmore HQ, at the Prescott welcome event.
00:14:48Sounds like things are getting ugly.
00:14:50Dr. Prescott, quick.
00:14:51Head to the company now.
00:14:57See that?
00:14:58Everyone here knows you're humiliating yourself.
00:15:00Just leave, Eleanor, before this gets worse for you.
00:15:03Worse?
00:15:03What, because I dared to stand where I don't belong?
00:15:06You want to be the circus act?
00:15:07Fine, but don't expect me to save you when this all blows up in your face.
00:15:11Save me.
00:15:12That's rich.
00:15:13You don't have that right.
00:15:15You never did.
00:15:16Final warning.
00:15:17Walk out on your own or I'll have security drag you out.
00:15:19Go ahead.
00:15:20Call your guards.
00:15:20But let's be clear.
00:15:21I walked into this building because I have every right to be here.
00:15:25And none of you has the power to push me out.
00:15:28Not even Sebastian.
00:15:32Faster.
00:15:33I don't care what it takes.
00:15:34Get me to her.
00:15:34Now.
00:15:35Yes, sir.
00:15:48Eleanor, do you have any idea what the name Sebastian Whitfield means?
00:15:51Wow.
00:15:52You're even dumber than I thought.
00:15:54You just insulted the man who built this empire.
00:15:57Even my father wouldn't dare challenge him.
00:15:59But you?
00:16:00You're so done.
00:16:02So, in your world, Sebastian Whitfield might be untouchable.
00:16:06But in mine, he's just a man.
00:16:09I'd be more worried if I were you.
00:16:10Because you put a hand on me, he might have a bigger problem with you.
00:16:13You must have a death wish.
00:16:14Eleanor, I get that the breakup hurt.
00:16:16But now you're spiraling.
00:16:17Disrespecting Mr. Whitmore like that, I was actually going to get you a janitor job here.
00:16:23You were going to recommend me for a janitor position.
00:16:26Do you know how competitive it is just to work here?
00:16:28Even our security guards have degrees.
00:16:30And you didn't even finish yours.
00:16:33So that's how you've always seen me?
00:16:34That's reality.
00:16:35And after everything, trust me, Whitmore has no place for you.
00:16:39I never needed your recommendation.
00:16:42And as for whether Whitmore has a place for me, why don't you go ask Sebastian Whitmore yourself?
00:17:03Where is she?
00:17:09Conference hall.
00:17:10It's tense.
00:17:11From what I heard, she and Daniel Prescott were involved.
00:17:14He dumped her.
00:17:17They broke up.
00:17:18Well, that saves me the trouble of stealing someone's fiancée.
00:17:30What's your goal here, Eleanor?
00:17:31Seriously, trying to crash and burn in public?
00:17:34I'll tell you what it is.
00:17:35She couldn't keep you, so now she wants to drag you down with her.
00:17:39Ugh.
00:17:40Pathetic ex-revenge.
00:17:41Don't worry, Daniel.
00:17:42I've got you.
00:17:44Margaret's father is the vice chair.
00:17:47With their support, whatever stunt she's pulling ends.
00:17:50Trust me.
00:17:51And once Mr. Whitmore shows up, she's got maybe five minutes left.
00:17:53I can't believe how dumb you are, Eleanor.
00:17:55Honestly, leaving you was the best decision I've ever made.
00:17:58Was it?
00:17:58Because when the truth comes out, you'll realize it was the worst mistake of your life.
00:18:06What?
00:18:07Mr. Whitmore just arrived?
00:18:10Mr. Whitmore.
00:18:12He came straight from the airport.
00:18:13He's in the lobby now.
00:18:14Wait.
00:18:15He actually came?
00:18:17Oh, my God.
00:18:19He came to support Daniel.
00:18:22You hear that?
00:18:24Sebastian Whitworth is here for my son.
00:18:26This is it.
00:18:27No one can touch us now.
00:18:29Hear that, sweetheart?
00:18:30Whitney Group doesn't take in strays.
00:18:33Get out while you still have legs to walk on.
00:18:37Here's your last chance.
00:18:39Half a million dollars.
00:18:40Half a million?
00:18:41For her?
00:18:42It's worth it to keep her from ruining my night.
00:18:45Take the money, Eleanor.
00:18:47Disappear.
00:18:48That's more than you'll see in ten lifetimes.
00:18:51Be smart.
00:18:52Take it.
00:18:52And vanish.
00:18:58You talk a lot about power, Daniel.
00:19:01But when you know who I am, you'll be begging me to forget this moment ever happened.
00:19:07Shit.
00:19:09Hell.
00:19:12Dare humiliate me!
00:19:17You really think you're someone now?
00:19:20Someone's going to change everything.
00:19:22Ben, make your little and ill announcement.
00:19:24But if it's bullshit, you'll be crawling out of here, kissing every shoe in this room.
00:19:29Oh, come on.
00:19:30This low-status nobody doesn't even deserve to kiss anyone's shoes here.
00:19:34This is what you're going to do.
00:19:36Here's what I'm running away from me.
00:19:48That's what it's bullshit that makes me think you're going to do.
00:19:56I am instruments.
00:20:01I had to play in this roomDavid.
00:20:07She's my wife.
00:20:10Is that status high enough for you?
00:20:13Mr. Whitmore!
00:20:16They did this to you.
00:20:18It's okay. Just a few flies buzzing.
00:20:20Also, I don't recall saying yes to that little proposal on the plane.
00:20:25I never regret the words I mean.
00:20:27So now, let me take out the trash.
00:20:31Who the hell are you, storming in like this?
00:20:36Did you not hear me the first time? I'm Eleanor's husband.
00:20:39This woman right here. She's my wife.
00:20:49What? Mr. Whitmore married?
00:20:51But he's never always kept his distance from me?
00:20:53Oh, God. I'm dead. I'm so dead.
00:20:57You said she's your wife, Eleanor, you shameless bitch.
00:20:59You strung my son along for years and then what?
00:21:02Snick off to marry someone else behind his back?
00:21:04So, Eleanor was already married. She was never in it for you. She was just after your money.
00:21:07Was this your game the whole time, Eleanor? Playing me while sleeping with another man?
00:21:11Don't twist it. You know exactly who betrayed him.
00:21:13She's right. You don't even realize what you threw away.
00:21:15Eleanor's a brilliant woman. You were never even close to being worthy of her.
00:21:18Are you saying my son's not good enough for this hooker?
00:21:20He's a PhD on a 3.5 million partner offer.
00:21:23Watch your mouth.
00:21:25Please. Eleanor just crawled back with nothing and now you want us to believe she has a husband?
00:21:29Let me guess. She hired you, right? Hired a pretty face to play the loving husband and save your pride.
00:21:37What? You're saying she brought in an actor?
00:21:38I mean, look at him. Designer coat, sexy look, total escort vibes. No way she pulled a guy like that
00:21:44on her own.
00:21:48Exactly. She probably paid for the full fantasy package.
00:21:52Who knows? Maybe he throws in a few extra services, too.
00:21:58Oh, God. That's Mr. Whitmore. She just called the CEO a gigolo.
00:22:02Dr. Prextot, maybe, maybe this isn't the time to...
00:22:05Oh, Uncle Tomas. He probably works at some private club in Soho.
00:22:10She hired him by the hour. Let's not kid ourselves.
00:22:14Margaret, you can't just...
00:22:15Relax, Uncle Tomas. This cheap street escort doesn't belong at Whitmore.
00:22:22But, St. Eleanor dragged him in. Nobody's blaming us.
00:22:26Oh, you don't understand. This is, this is...
00:22:29Really, Eleanor? You think hiring a cowboy makes you look powerful?
00:22:33It just screams pathetic.
00:22:35Exactly, you pathetic social climber. Take your filthy man and get the hell out of here.
00:22:39Please, stop. You have no idea what...
00:22:42Uncle Thomas! What's gotten into you today? Why so fussy?
00:22:46It's just a washed-up babysitter and her rented boy toy. I'll deal with them. Don't say another word.
00:22:54You want to keep up the fantasy?
00:22:57Good, but by the time this night's over, you'll both be finished.
00:23:01You think this is pretend?
00:23:03Still clinging to the drama?
00:23:05No offense, pretty boy, but if she can afford you, so can I.
00:23:13What's the rate? Whatever she paid, I'll give you ten times that if you strip for the room.
00:23:18Oh god. No, no. They're dead. They're also dead.
00:23:25Say that again.
00:23:26You heard him. Ten times the rate.
00:23:30Oh, and let Uncle Thomas have a peek too.
00:23:33Ever seen a male stripper before?
00:23:35No, no, Margaret. I want no part of this.
00:23:38Oh, come on. Don't be shy. Just enjoy the Bachelor show.
00:23:45You gonna give us a twirl, pretty boy?
00:23:50Daniel, Margaret, you have no idea the line you just crossed.
00:23:54Then stop faking. If you pretend to be someone's wife, don't cry when people call you what you are.
00:23:59All right, cowboy. Ten times, name your price.
00:24:11Watch your damn mouth.
00:24:15How dare you hit my son?
00:24:18Baby, are you all right?
00:24:20I'm gonna kill that bastard.
00:24:21Are you insane? Do you even know who you laid your hands on?
00:24:24I don't care who you are. You don't ever speak about me and my wife like that again.
00:24:29You two are dead. You let some cowboy punch a senior candidate, no one will save you now.
00:24:36You just declared war on yourself. You have no idea who Margaret's father is.
00:24:43Is that supposed to scare us?
00:24:45Let her talk. I'm curious who she thinks I should be afraid of.
00:24:50My father is the vice chair of Whitmore Group. Even Sebastian has to respect him.
00:24:55And you two just flushed your future down the boiler basin.
00:25:07Are you out of your fucking mind? That seat's for Sebastian Whitmore. Who do you think you are?
00:25:11Exactly. No one else dares sit here. That's why it fits me.
00:25:19Thomas, you recognize the seat, don't you?
00:25:22Do you think I belong here?
00:25:25Of course, sir. Of course you do.
00:25:29Are you all blind? That chair belongs to Mr. Whitmore. No one sits there except him or my father.
00:25:36So how dare you park your dumpy ass there?
00:25:39Funny. I'm sitting and I won't move. Got a problem?
00:25:42You want to pretend to be a big shot? Fine. I'll give you one last chance.
00:25:48Crawl off that chair like a little dog and beg with Eleanor.
00:25:53Maybe then I'll consider not destroying your life.
00:25:57Beg you?
00:25:58You get on your knees, bark and crawl a lap around the room in front of everyone.
00:26:02That's the price for daring to challenge us.
00:26:05You hear that? You and your boy can bark together. Very romantic.
00:26:10You're playing with fire. No, sweetheart. I am the fire.
00:26:14Come on. Kneel. Three seconds. That's all you've got. One.
00:26:22You bitch!
00:26:26Margaret, please, don't.
00:26:28Get your hands off me. They hit me. You think I'm letting that slide?
00:26:33You don't understand. He's...
00:26:35I don't care if she's the Queen of England. I'm hitting that bitch.
00:26:38Margaret, you really should apologize.
00:26:42What?
00:26:46Yeah, you might want to walk this back, Miss West. It's not too late to apologize. Just think about it.
00:26:53Are you out of your minds apologizing to these nobodies?
00:26:59Yes. For your own good.
00:27:02Shut up. The only reason I ever called you uncle was because of my dad.
00:27:06Now I get humiliated, and you want me to apologize?
00:27:09I'm trying to protect you, Margaret. You have no idea what you're stepping into.
00:27:12Get out of my way. I'm calling my father. Let's see who ends up crawling when he gets here.
00:27:17Don't call him.
00:27:18Let her. I'd love to see what James West plans to do to me.
00:27:22Dad, I'm at the meeting floor. Some bitch just slapped me in front of everyone.
00:27:26One. Get down here. Now.
00:27:28He's on his way. And when he gets here, you're both done.
00:27:32Eleanor, Margaret's father, Mr. West, is second only to Sebastian in this company. He's coming now.
00:27:36This time, you're finished. Not even I can help you.
00:27:38Help them, please. They brought this on themselves. She and her boy toy need to be crushed fast.
00:27:46Well, Daniel, you don't get to save me. In my world, you're nothing.
00:27:52Still bluffing? Let's see how hard you cry when Mr. West shows up.
00:28:01Who the hell is hitting my daughter right in my company?
00:28:08Dad! Thank God you're here.
00:28:10I thought this was supposed to be a welcome event for Dr. Prescott. What the hell happened here?
00:28:15It's not my fault. There's a woman here making a scene. She slapped me. Look.
00:28:21That's insane. Who the hell has the nerve to hit my daughter? Did you tell her who I am?
00:28:24Of course I did. They didn't care. And worse, her cowboy husband marched right in here and sat in Sebastian
00:28:30Whitman's chair.
00:28:31It's true, vice chair. That woman and her man, completely out of line.
00:28:36Mr. West, actually, there's something you should-
00:28:40Shut up, you fool! You stood by while someone assaulted my daughter in my building!
00:28:46Mr. West, please. You don't understand. That man, he's Mr. Whitwell.
00:28:50You dare bring up Mr. Whitwell. Dr. Prescott was hired by him. And this is what you allow here.
00:28:55On the very day Mr. Whitwell returns?
00:28:58No, I-I-
00:29:05You two. You're the one stirring up trouble.
00:29:08That's right. Him. He's Eleanor's fake husband. And she's the one who caused trouble here.
00:29:15Mr. West, my son used to date Eleanor, but that ended a long time ago. He's got nothing to do
00:29:19with any of this today.
00:29:21Relax. Dr. Preston was personally chosen by Mr. Whitemore. He won't be held responsible.
00:29:26Oh, thank you, Mr. West.
00:29:28You hear that? My dad's here. He runs this place. Right under Sebastian. You're finished.
00:29:35What happened to all that attitude? Hiding behind a chair now when a real boss is in the room?
00:29:41You really have no idea what's coming. You've completely lost it. You dragged in some random
00:29:47escort to play your husband, and now he's sitting in Mr. Whitmore's chair, too scared to even turn
00:29:52around. Hey, you. Get your ass out of that chair before this turns ugly. Someone turn that damn chair. I
00:29:57want to see the clown's face with pleasure. Daniel, if I were you, I wouldn't touch that chair because
00:30:08once you do, your little career crumbles. Is that supposed to scare me? Just a fact. He's
00:30:13not someone you want to cross. My father's the vice chair of Whitmore. The only one outranking him
00:30:19is Sebastian. And you're telling me we should be afraid of your little toy boy sitting there?
00:30:25You think we're scared of the guy you found in a nightclub? Please. These two think they're
00:30:29running some drama box show. Let's be honest. Trash is trash, and everyone here knows it.
00:30:35Eleanor, maybe all those years of poverty fried your brain. You should know Mr. West is not someone you
00:30:39can afford to afford. Oh, really? And why's that? Because you're a nobody. Mr. West could have you and
00:30:43your husband crippled before lunch. Funny. You all love to talk about who's finished. But when that
00:30:50chair turns, we'll all see who's really done for. You're saying Mr. West is the one in trouble?
00:30:57You've truly lost your fucking mind since our breakup. Well, this is new. I've never had some
00:31:02little girl tell me my end is near. You've got guts. But guts don't save you when you pisses me
00:31:08off.
00:31:19Let me show you what happens when your little husband pretends his way into Whitmore.
00:31:27Right. Breaking their legs isn't enough. Better to toss them out of the country for good.
00:31:31That's exactly what I plan to do. Turn that damn chair around, or I'll do it myself. Mr. West,
00:31:36please. You can't. He's not just- Why the hell not? They deserve it. I just don't understand.
00:31:41Why is everyone so scared? They even asked me to apologize. What? Apologize to them? Well,
00:31:49since you're all so desperate to meet him. Sebastian, mind saying hello? Let's not keep them waiting.
00:31:58That voice. No, it can't be. Stop pretending. Just turn around.
00:32:19You thought that would scare me? I turned the chair. So now what?
00:32:27No. No way. You want to see me, James West? Mr. Whitmore.
00:32:32Dad, no need to call Mr. Whitmore. He'll be here any minute. Once he came,
00:32:35these two idiots were dead. Eleanor, this is your last chance. Before Mr. Whitmore arrives, beg.
00:32:44You might walk away. I won't beg anyone. But you, you can start practicing your apologies now.
00:32:50You! Stop wasting breath. If they want to burn, let them.
00:33:00See that, Eleanor? Your fantasy is over. My dad is here now. He'll-
00:33:06He'll kill you all. Get up, call boy, before you lose your precious ass that helps you earn life.
00:33:13Shut up.
00:33:16Dad, what are you shaking? Oh, I get it. You're gonna throw them out before Sebastian arrives. Perfect. Do it.
00:33:24You see that? My dad's hand shakes when he's pissed. The more it shakes, the angrier he is.
00:33:30Have you ever considered maybe he's not shaking from anger? Please. My father fears no one. And if
00:33:36he's trembling, it's just because he's about to fire every last one of you. You still don't realize
00:33:42where it sits, do you? Pathetic. You're still bragging while you're about to get kicked out.
00:33:49Keep talking. You're digging your own grave. Dad, are you done shaking yet? Can we deal with these
00:33:57two nobodies now? Yes. Yes, I'll deal with this. I'm dealing with you!
00:34:11Dad. You fool. Do you even know what you've done? Me? They're the ones who caused all these
00:34:20troubles. Shut it! Apologize to them now! Apologize to them? Mr. West, they just assaulted your daughter.
00:34:29Why would we apologize? You brainless idiots. Do you even know who he is? You can't do this.
00:34:38I'm a PhD. I just made partner at Whitmore. A PhD, huh?
00:34:49What the hell are you doing? This is my son's celebration! There is no celebration! Not without him,
00:34:55because that's Sebastian, CEO of Whitmore Group.
00:35:01What happened? Mr. Whitmore, I apologize for my idiot kid. Please forgive us. Mr. Whitmore,
00:35:09please forgive us.
00:35:17Daniel, that man, is he really Sebastian Whitwild? I don't know, but Eleanor claimed to be married to
00:35:25that guy. That man, Sebastian, how- That man was just a gigolo hired by her. That can't be Sebastian.
00:35:31It just can't. Dad, you're kidding me, right? Tell me this is some kind of sick test.
00:35:35You idiot! You've ruined the West's name! Get on your knees and beg Mr. Whitmore for forgiveness now!
00:35:43So, he's Sebastian Whitmore? Please, just listen to me. I can explain.
00:35:47You're lucky I don't lay my hands on a woman. But this isn't over. James, this is the heir you've
00:35:51raised.
00:35:52Perhaps you should resign from the board and teach your daughter what respect is. Mr. Whitmore,
00:35:56I beg you, she's young, stupid. She doesn't represent me. You're right. She doesn't. But you do.
00:36:01And that's the fired now. No, please, Mr. Whitmore, don't- So now I get it, Eleanor. No wonder you
00:36:08had no fear,
00:36:09because you had Mr. Whitmore behind you the whole time. You must think you're an untouchable big shot now, huh?
00:36:17No, you've got it wrong. I'm not untouchable because of Sebastian. I'm untouchable because I always was.
00:36:24Seven years, Daniel. And you never once asked who I was. You were so eager to leave. You never
00:36:30stopped to see who you were leaving. Dr. Proscott, we fast-tracked you for talent. Yes,
00:36:35your academic record is impressive. But here at Whitmore, we hire for integrity. And you've failed
00:36:40that test. Your offer is dead. Wait! Mrs. Whitmore, please don't do this. My son's worked
00:36:47his whole life for this. Don't throw him out. My decision is final. No amount of begging will
00:36:53change it. And you know exactly the reason, Dr. Prescott. I-I-
00:37:01Sebastian Whitmore, you've gone too far. Adam Whitmore.
00:37:08Grandma. Don't you dare call me that. Not when you defy the family like this.
00:37:18You've outdone yourself this time, Sebastian. Grandmother told you to marry Sylvia Caldwell,
00:37:22and what do you do? Ghost us, then stroke back in here, start firing people?
00:37:26About the engagement. You forget who runs this place. Sure, you hold the CEO title,
00:37:31but it was Grandma who built Whitmore Group from the ground up. And as for Dr. Prescott
00:37:35and Mr. West, you don't get to fire them. You hear that, Daniel? You're not getting fired.
00:37:43But who is that guy? Why is he talking back to Whitmore? That's Winston, Sebastian's big brother.
00:37:50And Grandma, she favors Winston over Sebastian. Winston, don't overstep. I am still the acting
00:37:56CEO. Staffing decisions are mine. Not if Grandma says otherwise, little brother. James has given
00:38:02decades to this company. His termination, not happening. Thank you, Madam Whitmore. Thank you.
00:38:09Thank you for standing up for me. And as for him, he stays.
00:38:17You don't have the authority to touch him. But Grandma, I- The Thunder Circle funds the world's
00:38:22top scholars. Their chairman, Lady Thunder, is arriving tomorrow. We must secure her paper. And
00:38:26Dr. Prescott, he's exactly the kind of golden boy she's looking for. So, he stays. For Whitmore. Got it?
00:38:34Yes. Then, focus on what matters. Marrying Sylvia Caldwell. That marriage locks us into the
00:38:40Thunder Circle. No, I won't marry Sylvia. And I'm- I'm already- My decision's final. No one's changing it.
00:38:54No wonder he was in such a rush to find someone to marry. He helped me once. I guess now
00:39:00it's my turn
00:39:01to return the favor.
00:39:09Lady Thunder, Whitmore's proposal is approved. We'll go public at tomorrow's gala.
00:39:18Whitmore will be our first official U.S. partner. Perfect. Make sure it's loud. I'm going to give my
00:39:26husband a surprise. Sebastian, I know you're upset. But marrying Sylvia connects us to the
00:39:36Caldwells. And through them, the Thunder Circle. That's the future. So you'd rather hand over our
00:39:42legacy to someone else? I believe in building it myself. Not chasing shortcuts. Shortcut. It's called
00:39:48strategy. If the road to power is already paved, why waste time laying bricks? Then I disagree, madam.
00:39:56That's not strategies. That's fear. You can't force Sebastian to marry someone else. What the hell is she doing?
00:40:06Oh god, it's her again. Doesn't she get tired of humiliating herself? Who let the trash out?
00:40:13Someone take her back to the curb. Who is she?
00:40:17Madam Whitmore. That's Eleanor, my ex. She stalked me here. Then she lashed on to Sebastian, pretending to be his
00:40:26wife just to dodge your engagement plans. Shut up, Daniel. One more word, and I will break your jaw.
00:40:32See that, mother? He's panicking. Madam, they're lying to your face. That girl, Eleanor, she's just using
00:40:40Sebastian, trying to save herself from trouble. I guess that's just their scheme. Sebastian is using
00:40:48this little act to get out of marrying Sylvia. Yes, Sebastian and I started as pretend, but we're not
00:40:57pretending anymore. What are you playing at? Sebastian Whitfield. Will you marry me for real?
00:41:15You've got to be shitting me.
00:41:19Are you out of your mind? You're doubling down on this circus?
00:41:24That's hilarious. Do you think he will marry you? You think you can take advantage now? Even if Mr.
00:41:30Whitmore's in trouble, that doesn't mean he'd stoop to marrying someone like you. Sebastian,
00:41:36if you say yes to her now, you lose everything. Do you even know what you're doing?
00:41:43Of course. You proposed first. I'm just returning the favor. What's the matter, Sebastian? Scared?
00:41:50Eleanor, stop. When I proposed to you, I still had everything. You turned me down,
00:41:56and now that I'm in trouble, you say yes? Exactly. Because I'm not saying yes to your title or
00:42:02fortune. I'm saying yes to you, just as you are. Just as you are. Then, Eleanor, I say yes, too.
00:42:09I will marry you.
00:42:16There. She's my wife now. Anyone got a problem with that?
00:42:32Well done, Sebastian. You think marrying this random girl gives you a fight against the family?
00:42:37I see now my words mean nothing to you anymore. So I'll make myself clear. I am suspending Sebastian
00:42:44from all duties as CEO Whitmore Group. Grandma, you can't be serious.
00:42:57I've already secured the investment from the Thunder, sir.
00:43:02Stop calling me that. The moment you proposed to that woman, you made your choice over the family.
00:43:08And this is only at the beginning. Tomorrow, there'll be a gala to welcome Lady Thunder.
00:43:11Our family has secured an invite only because of Sylvia. And you betrayed her?
00:43:16Sebastian, you will attend and pacify Sylvia. That'll be your last chance. If you fail that,
00:43:22you pack your things and leave the family.
00:43:26I know you've been chasing an investment behind our backs. Well, bad news. Sylvia has promised me
00:43:30that unless you marry her, there won't be a single cent from the Thunder Circle. That's impossible.
00:43:35I already got confirmation from the Thunder Circle. The deal is done.
00:43:38A confirmation. The words are cheap. Unless you've got a signed contract in your hand,
00:43:44you've got nothing. Mr. Whitmore...
00:43:48The Circle hasn't sent over any signed paperwork yet. See, I'll enjoy watching you fall, little brother.
00:43:56And you, girl, trying to steal Sylvia's fiance? You'll see what hell you've gotten into.
00:44:05Oh, and you, doctor. You'll be joining us at tomorrow's gala.
00:44:11Did you hear that, Daniel? You're invited. A gala that only invites...
00:44:18billionaires. That's because your Whitmore recommendation comes from the Thunder Circle.
00:44:23Wait, what?
00:44:25Comes from what? Is that true? The Thunder Circle. They gave my son the letter.
00:44:30Yes. Sylvia says Lady Thunder has a soft spot for polished scholars. Tomorrow's your chance.
00:44:36Play it right, and who knows? Perhaps she'll take a life into it.
00:44:41Thank you, Mr. Whitmore. I will go.
00:44:45Good. Then it's settled.
00:44:51The Thunder Circle gave us their word they wouldn't back out. Parker, go check that out now.
00:44:59Relax. I said they'd invest in you. They still will.
00:45:03Really? You think some back room nobody like you could land capital from the Thunder Circle?
00:45:16We'll see who's laughing tomorrow. And just to be clear, the Thunder Circle will never choose you.
00:45:24You seriously think someone like you matters to the Thunder Circle? You're not invited, but we are.
00:45:31You'll find out tomorrow whether I matter. Tomorrow? You've stolen Sylvia Caldwell's husband.
00:45:38Be glad if you're still breathing by morning. If you've got even a shred of sense left,
00:45:44get on a plane tonight. Stop wasting your last hours chasing your gold digger dream.
00:45:49Oh, so I'm a gold digger now? Of course. You're clinging to Sebastian like he's your lifeline.
00:45:57But even he can't protect you now. Forget it, Mom. Talking to her is a waste of time.
00:46:01But if I do end up impressing the Thunder Circle tomorrow, maybe I'll toss you a favor.
00:46:08Keep you alive.
00:46:12Let's go.
00:46:16I hope tomorrow, when you all realize I'm the CEO of the Circle, you still feel this high.
00:46:24Don't listen to them. I'll do whatever it takes to protect you tomorrow.
00:46:29Relax, Mr. Whitmore. I've got this. Tomorrow at the Gala, everything will be handled.
00:46:35Yes, ma'am. I get it. You're the dangerous one. But Eleanor, the Thunder Circle, the Caldwell family,
00:46:41they're not people you can handle.
00:46:43So what?
00:46:44So, tomorrow, I'll sign the deal. I'll secure everything. Because keeping you safe is my job now.
00:46:53Oh, wow. What a hero. What happened to the cocky CEO who begged me to marry him on the plane?
00:46:58Come on. That was so embarrassing. The man on that plane no longer exists, all right?
00:47:07So, my wife, can we move to the next step? Let's get married.
00:47:32Lady Thunder.
00:47:34How are the preparations for tomorrow's Gala?
00:47:37Everything's ready. Media's locked. The billion dollar contract with Whitmore is finalized.
00:47:43Good. But remember, this isn't for the Whitmore family. It's for Sebastian.
00:47:47Make sure the funds land only in his hands.
00:47:49Understood. And Lady Thunder? Two allies have requested a meeting. They're waiting outside.
00:47:52Shall I send them in?
00:47:53Bring them in.
00:47:55Lady Thunder.
00:47:59So, how have you been? Your business good?
00:48:01Yes, Thunder Lady, and thank you. Your support during my toughest years meant everything.
00:48:05My weapons empire now spans five continents.
00:48:07Impressive. And you, Prince Amir?
00:48:09I'm doing well. Without your backing, I wouldn't be where I am, leading my country with stability.
00:48:14That's good to hear. Will I see both of you at the gala tomorrow?
00:48:18Of course. Whatever you need, Lady Thunder, just say the word. I'll back you fully.
00:48:23I'm afraid I can't attend. Things have grown tense between the Caldwells and me.
00:48:26What happened? In the past few years, they've been expanding aggressively,
00:48:30crushing competitors left and right. I thought they were acting with your approval,
00:48:33so I didn't intervene. No. I never authorized any of that. I underestimated how far they'd go.
00:48:38But it ends now. They'll answer for everything they've done.
00:48:42Then tomorrow should be... entertaining. Let's shake the world together.
00:48:54Sebastian.
00:49:05Hey, just checking in. Are you free tomorrow?
00:49:08What's going on? See, the gal is tomorrow. I had a few dresses made for you.
00:49:13A few? You make it sound like you are hosting a fashion week for me.
00:49:17Look, as your husband, I must make sure you're the most stunning woman in the room.
00:49:21Is that so? Or is it just so you can make your enemies... jealous?
00:49:29Who says I can't do both?
00:49:37I've got to go. We'll talk tomorrow. Okay. Good night.
00:49:41Mr. Whitbear, Lady Thunder's currently in a closed meeting. She won't be seeing anyone tonight.
00:49:46Mr. Lee, I just need to confirm about the investment. I...
00:49:48You'll get your answer at the gala. Thank you, Mr. Lee.
00:50:11Today is the gala. Sylvia has introduced us to pick up our clothes from his brother, Ravine.
00:50:16He owns the most exclusive boutique in the city. Celebrities beg for these designs and still
00:50:21leave empty-handed. Unbelievable. Mr. Caldwell, you really shouldn't have.
00:50:26It's worth every penny if it gets Lady Thunder's attention. Just pick out anything you want in the
00:50:31store. Oh, thank you. And your sister. Dr. Prescott, you will be representing both the
00:50:35both the Whitmore and Caldwell families at the gala. Help us win Lady Thunder's favor. Absolutely.
00:50:41That's my boy. PhD. Perfect. And maybe about to become Lady Thunder's future partner. My boy,
00:50:48let's be honest. Next to Lady Thunder, that Eleanor girl, even Margaret, they're nothing. If she notices you
00:50:54and you end up marrying her, you'd rule. You've got to be kidding me.
00:51:05Eleanor?
00:51:09Well, well. Look who thinks she's someone now. You've got some nerve showing your face here, Eleanor.
00:51:15Watch your mouth. My wife can go wherever she damn well pleases.
00:51:21Sebastian brought you here to play dress-up? Adorable. Too bad this dress costs more than
00:51:26what you make in a year. Who is she, Sebastian? I thought you were still with my sister.
00:51:31And you are? You seriously don't know? He's Sylvia Caldwell's brother.
00:51:36How shameless. You already stole the Caldwell man and now you're shopping like you belong here?
00:51:40Wait, stole what? Oh, Raveen, you haven't heard? That gold dragger cons Sebastian into marrying her.
00:51:47She's pretending to be Mrs. Whitmore now. What? Married? Sebastian, you tossed my sister aside for
00:51:54this cheap whore? Watch your mouth. Whatever arrangement I had with Sylvia, it's over. I'll deal with her.
00:52:00But you, you never get to insult my wife. Your wife? In my store? I have every right to throw
00:52:07both of
00:52:08you out. Her first. Oh really? Then let me make it easy for you. We'll take everything. Every dress,
00:52:14every necklace, every damn shoe in this place. And after tonight, this store will belong to me.
00:52:25Wow, Eleanor. What did it take? Two days to hook him? But seriously, Sebastian, giving up Sylvia for her?
00:52:33What's the appeal? Maybe she can perform better in bed now? Shut the hell up. You don't get to speak
00:52:40about my wife. Ever. Mr. Whitmore, that is enough. You're not even CEO anymore. Just because I'm not in the
00:52:47chair, doesn't mean I'm powerless. Please, my son has a PhD. One day, he's going to surpass you.
00:52:58Surpass me? My son, Daniel. He's going to marry the most powerful woman alive, Lady Thunder herself!
00:53:05I'm sorry, what? So regret it now? You left me, son, and now he's about to marry the woman who
00:53:12could crush you both.
00:53:17Actually, you're not entirely wrong. Daniel, your mother thinks you're going to marry Lady Thunder.
00:53:24Maybe that was possible once, but not anymore. Who the hell are you to say that? Because I am Lady
00:53:30Thunder, chairwoman of the Thunder Circle. And you? You've lost the right to even dream of standing beside me.
00:53:42You? Lady Thunder? Oh, please, someone give her an Oscar. Hear that? This lunatic actually thinks she runs
00:53:49the Thunder Circle and decides my son's future. Eleanor, Lady Thunder's not someone we joke about.
00:53:54You can't- You bitch! You break into my store, and now you're spouting delusions? Adam, buy off every
00:54:01Caldenwell boutique worldwide. I want this brand under my name. Do you even know what it costs to
00:54:06buy my store? Eleanor, I get it. The breakup scrambled your head. But pretending to be Thunder Lady?
00:54:13You'll get Sebastian killed. So in your world, a woman like me could never be her? Even if by some
00:54:17miracle, you clawed your way up, you'd still be nothing. Sucking men dry. That is what you are good at.
00:54:24Enough of this, sis. Call security before she drags us all down. Touch her, and I'll destroy you.
00:54:32You realize what you're doing? You're crossing a line. You think she's worth it? Side with her now,
00:54:36and you're both done. The Thunder Circle will eat you alive. Sylvia? Yeah, I'm dealing with what?
00:54:45They bought it? The Thunder Circle? Just acquired every global Caldwell boutique? What? That's not
00:54:50possible. And Eleanor is the new owner? No. No, this has to be some kind of mistake. There's no way
00:55:02that street rat owns this place. It's a scam. A trick. Well, Raveen, looks like this store belongs to
00:55:09me now. You're no longer welcome here. Leave before I have the guards escort you out.
00:55:16What? This is insane! You crazy bitch! How could you do this? Say one more word,
00:55:22your name will be wiped off the fashion world like chalk in the rain. Want to try me?
00:55:31Guards, remove them. No, you can't do this! Daniel, could she really be Thunder Lady?
00:55:47Oh, absolutely not. I've known her for years. There's no way she could run the Thunder Circle.
00:55:54Then how the hell did she buy my store? You still don't get it? That nanny work she did in
00:56:00Africa,
00:56:00that's where she met Lady Thunder, who just happens to run a charity there too. So you're saying she used
00:56:06Lady Thunder's sympathy to get this? Exactly. She's just a side piece with great timing.
00:56:14But I'll expose everything. Tomorrow, her little luck ends.
00:56:25Eleanor, you're not seriously telling me you're the real Lady Thunder?
00:56:29I can't tell Sebastian everything, not yet. Not until the gala.
00:56:36Back when I was working in Africa, I met her. You met Lady Thunder? Yes, she visited one of our
00:56:42shelters. We spoke, so I reached out to her just now, asked for help. Why didn't you tell me you
00:56:48her before? Look, I'm sorry. That's amazing. If Thunder Lady's on your side, then Sylvia wouldn't
00:56:57dare lay a hand on you tomorrow. Sounds like you really don't want to
00:57:03see me get hurt. Of course not. You're my wife. You stood by me when everything fell apart. So tomorrow,
00:57:12I'll do whatever it takes to protect you. That's my only job now. That's the first time a man's ever
00:57:17said that to me. But tomorrow, once we walk into that gala, it's official and public. You're not afraid
00:57:27of that? I've been dying to tell the world you're mine.
00:57:38Winston, congratulations. Everyone knows by now your mother has Sebastian from his position.
00:57:44That makes you the next in line for CEO, doesn't it? Well, Sebastian was never CEO material.
00:57:53My mother saw it. So did the board. Winston, you've got the support of the Caldwell family.
00:58:01Their ties to the circle aren't small. And tonight, I heard Lady Thunder will announce
00:58:07the person who gets the billion dollar investment. And you, Whitmore's golden boy look,
00:58:13like you've already locked it in. You've got a lot of nerve showing up here, Sebastian.
00:58:32This is the Thunder Circle's return gala. As a member of the Whitmore, I have every right to be
00:58:39here. Then you'd better be at Sylvia's suite instead of parading around like you still belong at the top.
00:58:45And you, what kind of gutter trash thinks she can just show up here? Eleanor is my wife. You don't
00:58:52speak to her like that. Wife? You said that out loud. Hey, everyone. Gather round. I've got a joke for
00:59:02you.
00:59:03This man, my brother, was once the acting CEO of the Whitmore Group. Born into privilege,
00:59:07he could have married Sylvia and joined the powerful Caldwell family. But instead,
00:59:11he married her. A gold digger. And he calls her his wife? Tell me, isn't that hilarious?
00:59:19Honestly, Sebastian used to be a force. Now he's just another doughy man who fell for the cheap whore.
00:59:27And he even offended the Caldwells. He's so dead now.
00:59:35You hear that, Sebastian? Tell me. Doesn't that make you pathetic? Shut your mouth,
00:59:39or I'll break that smug little jaw of yours. Do it. If I were you, I'd go crawl back to
00:59:44Sylvia,
00:59:45beg for scraps. And as for this joke you call a wife, I'll deal with her first. I'd love to
00:59:50see
00:59:51which idiot thinks they can deal with me here. Don't you dare run your mouth!
01:00:00You bitch!
01:00:04Just come to me, Winston.
01:00:10You bastard! I'm your brother! And you're letting that bitch humiliate me in front of everyone?
01:00:16Let him go, Sebastian. I'm curious how far he wants to go.
01:00:19Isn't she just some nobody? Where'd she get the guts? Because she's riding Sebastian's
01:00:24coattails. But once he's out, she's over. Sebastian, you've humiliated our family. And you've chosen
01:00:30this woman over your blood! Fine! As of this moment, I exile you from the Whitmore family!
01:00:37You don't have the authority to exile me from Whitmore.
01:00:42He does not. But I do.
01:00:53Grandma. Sebastian, I'll ask you one last time. Are you going to marry Sylvia?
01:01:00No, Grandmother. I won't. I've never loved her. I didn't ask if you love her. I asked.
01:01:10Will you marry her?
01:01:14No. And I won't divorce Eleanor.
01:01:17You'd throw away your family's future for this useless woman?
01:01:22Even if you are my grandmother, you don't get to insult my wife.
01:01:26And do you really believe marrying into the Caldwell family will elevate us?
01:01:31Of course I do. What are you trying to say?
01:01:34The Caldwells say merge. But we both know what they want. They want our assets. Our name. And when
01:01:42they're done bleeding us dry, Whitford will be nothing. We cannot let that happen. And we can't trust Sylvia!
01:01:52No wonder Sebastian's a CEO. Sharp instincts. Looks like I picked the right man.
01:01:57Grandma, don't listen to him. Sylvia promised. If Sebastian agrees, the Caldwells will bring us
01:02:02straight into the Thunder Circle's inner core.
01:02:04You're sure?
01:02:06Absolutely. That's what tonight is all about. Sylvia's on her way now. Besides Lady Thunder,
01:02:10she's the centerpiece of this gala. If we cross her, we lose everything.
01:02:14You're right. We can't afford to offend the Caldwells now. You hear that? You know what's at stake.
01:02:23What the hell are you laughing at?
01:02:25All of this. You're ready to sell Sebastian off for a shot at winning Sylvia's attention?
01:02:31And you call that strategy? You're sniffing the wrong trail.
01:02:34What's that supposed to mean?
01:02:36It means, if you're looking for investment from the Thunder Circle, you don't need the Caldwells.
01:02:42You need me.
01:02:44What are you saying?
01:02:46Don't be ridiculous. Even a rat at the Thunder Circle has more value than you.
01:02:52She's out of her mind. The Thunder Circle is untouchable.
01:02:55How could someone like her say that?
01:02:58You look down on me because you have no idea who I really am. But once you find out, you'll
01:03:05be the
01:03:05ones kneeling. Then prove it. But if you're lying, you know the price.
01:03:11I am.
01:03:15This isn't about her lies. She's dragging down the entire Whitmore legacy.
01:03:23Madam Whitmore, you may not know. Yesterday, Eleanor and Sebastian aggressively acquired
01:03:29every Ravine Caldwell's boutique.
01:03:32Sebastian, is that true?
01:03:34The boutiques were taken over by Lady Thunder. Eleanor just asked her for help.
01:03:39What? How could she possibly know?
01:03:42Because she played the charity card. Years in Africa, nanny kids. It was all to gain the Lady
01:03:47Thunder's favor.
01:03:48Exactly. No wonder she seduced Sebastian, turned him against his own family. She's made a career
01:03:54out of clinging to powerful people. She's dangerous. What a conniving parasite. You've offended the
01:04:00Caldwell family's heir. And now you're trying to drag us down with you? You've ruined our alliance.
01:04:06And now you show up here, crashing the Thunder Circle's gala? We should make her crawl for
01:04:11forgiveness. The one who had been trying to crush you is the Caldwell. They should beg for forgiveness.
01:04:17You arrogant lunatic. You think you can talk shit about Caldwell's?
01:04:21I'm just stating facts. That's Sylvia Caldwell. Things are about to get ugly. Eleanor's finished.
01:04:37No one crosses the Caldells and walk away. So that's the famous Caldwell heiress?
01:04:44My son, marrying her might not be the worst thing. Mom! All right, all right.
01:04:49My son is made for Lady Thunder. That's someone you deserve.
01:04:54Sylvia, thank god you're here. Seriously, Winston? One girl and you crumble? Pathetic. Move.
01:05:01So, Eleanor, first you steal my man, then you get our stores and fire my brother? Tell me,
01:05:07are you fearless or just an idiot? Why do I have to be either? Are you that rattled? Good.
01:05:12Let's see how brave you are. Sylvia, don't-
01:05:17Sebastian, you're my fiancé, and you're defending her?
01:05:20I never agreed to marry you, Sylvia. I came here tonight to talk, to build something better.
01:05:25Better? You call tearing down our family's legacy better?
01:05:30Fine. You want something better? Neil, both of you, beg me for it.
01:05:42Sylvia, that's enough!
01:05:44Enough? I've barely started. By the time tonight's return gala ends, Whitmore won't even exist.
01:05:52Mrs. Caldwell, you can't do this.
01:05:56You promised to back our rise into the Thunder Circle.
01:05:59And didn't you promise Sebastian would marry me? Seems we're all breaking promises tonight.
01:06:04You hear that? Neil, marry her! Or you drag this family to ruin!
01:06:08Do you want to doom us all, you ungrateful bastard?
01:06:13What's the matter with you two, Sebastian? Too proud to kneel? Looks like you're the one who should kneel now.
01:06:25Oh my god! She's insane! She's totally insane!
01:06:33Sylvia, are you hurt? Do I look fine to you, idiot?
01:06:38You bitch! No one humiliates me like this! First time for everything. You'll get used to it.
01:06:46Kill her!
01:06:50This woman just desecrated the Thunder Circle's gala. This isn't just an insult to me. It's treasonics Lady Thunder herself!
01:06:58She will be eliminated. And anyone who stands with her becomes my enemy!
01:07:04This is it. If I stand with Sylvia now, I'll win her and Lady Thunder's favor.
01:07:07Sylvia is right! Eleanor defied Lady Thunder. She must be punished!
01:07:11I second that! She's a disgrace! She defied everything we stand for! We must punish her!
01:07:18You're a punisher! Punisher! Punisher!
01:07:24No! You've all got it wrong! Sebastian! Everyone here saw what she did! You want to defend her?
01:07:32You hear that, Eleanor? Game over. You breathe because I allow it. And when I say you're finished, you're finished.
01:07:41If you dare! If you do that, I promise I'll kill you!
01:07:45Shut up, Sebastian! Everyone here wants her gone! You'd risk your entire family for a woman like her?
01:07:51You want to ruin yourself? Fine. But don't drag the Whitmans down with you!
01:07:54This is what happens when you defy the Caldwells. So tell me, Eleanor, how do you want to die?
01:08:01Impressive, Sylvia. Twisting the truth so quickly. But you picked the wrong opponent. All of you? You're nothing but insects
01:08:08in my eyes.
01:08:09Still mouthing off? I'll send you straight to Hell!
01:08:13And who exactly do you plan on sending to Hell?
01:08:29General Veresti and Prince Amir, what are they doing here?
01:08:33It's the Thunder Circle's return gala. Big names were expected. Too bad for her, she's completely screwed now.
01:08:39What are you doing here, Varelli? We were just about to take out the trash.
01:08:43Unless you're planning to interfere with Thunder Circle justice, I suggest you let us finish.
01:08:48Sylvia Caldwell, who exactly were you planning to kill?
01:08:51She attacked me in public, disrupted the gala. Look, I know we've had our differences,
01:08:56but don't tell me you're here to steal my credits to impress Lady Thunder.
01:09:00Steal credit? You really have no idea what you've just done.
01:09:05One more word out of you, and the Caldwell name is history.
01:09:10You're serious.
01:09:11Deadly! You touch her again, and your entire empire burns to the ground.
01:09:16Because the woman you just threatened is Lady Thunder herself.
01:09:21Lady Thunder!
01:09:27What? Lady Thunder? Don't be ridiculous.
01:09:30She's just a gold digger, for God's sake.
01:09:32Exactly. She's a broke hooker. This is just another bluff.
01:09:37She's pulling the same stunt. She used Lady Thunder to crush the Caldwell stores,
01:09:42and now she's here to sabotage our alliance. She is a fraud!
01:09:49You must be delusious. Fine. If you want to stand with this liar, then you're both as good as dead.
01:10:03Now I understand just how bold your entire family has become. You think Varelli, Amir, and the entire
01:10:12Thunder Circle couldn't erase your family overnight. The real Thunder Lady could. But tonight,
01:10:21she'll destroy you, and your two pathetic defenders.
01:10:47You think Varelli, Amir, and the entire family has become.
01:10:48Lay a finger on her,
01:10:50And I promise, none of you will live to regret it.
01:10:59You all want to defend a liar?
01:11:04STAND DOWN!
01:11:12STAND DOWN!
01:11:13That's Adam Lee, Lady Thunder's right hand. He doesn't show unless she commands it. What is happening?
01:11:19Mr. Lee, finally, you're Lady Thunder's assistant.
01:11:22Tell them this woman's lying. She's not Lady Thunder!
01:11:25Right? She's just my useless ex. How could she be anything?
01:11:28Lady Thunder runs billion-dollar portfolios. She babysits orphans!
01:11:31Shut up!
01:11:34Lady Thunder spent years leading the largest charity across Africa.
01:11:37While you were busy polishing your shoes, she was saving children!
01:11:44No, no, no! If that's true, then let her prove it!
01:11:47Lady Thunder is set to confirm the Circle's billion-dollar investment tonight, and the system's locked with one thing, her
01:11:52fingerprint.
01:11:53So if she's someone she claims to be, let her unlock it!
01:11:57Yes, let her prove it!
01:11:58She can't. It's all just empty words.
01:12:01Well, Eleanor, if you're truly Thunder Lady, go ahead. Authorize the funds. Right here, right now.
01:12:08Now!
01:12:09Eleanor, you sure you can?
01:12:11Relax, Sebastian. It's time they saw the truth.
01:12:31Highest Level Authorization Verified, Eleanor Thunder.
01:12:35Title, CEO of the Thunder Circle, 100 Billion Funds, activated.
01:12:46Oh god! She is the Thunder Lady! The CEO of the Thunder Circle!
01:12:50And... she's... investing 100 billion in Sebastian?
01:12:54No, no! It can't be happening!
01:12:58Now you all know who I am.
01:13:01She really unlocked it. She's Lady Thunder!
01:13:05Lady Thunder!
01:13:07You... you are... her?
01:13:09What now, Sylvia? Got anything left to say?
01:13:13I... I... I...
01:13:17Sylvia!
01:13:18This is it! The Caldwell name is done! My dad will kill me!
01:13:25Take them out. We'll deal with them. After the gala.
01:13:33Eleanor, I'm so impressed.
01:13:36Your Lady Thunder!
01:13:39The CEO of the Thunder Circle.
01:13:41The most powerful woman alive.
01:13:43Does it even matter anymore?
01:13:47Of course it matters. If I'd known... I never would have broken up with you.
01:13:53Things could have been different.
01:13:56Would they, Daniel?
01:13:58If I told you I was Lady Thunder...
01:14:03Would you have believed me?
01:14:05That I was the one who funded you?
01:14:09That I was the one who recommended you to Whitmore.
01:14:13We were together for seven years.
01:14:17You never once believed in me.
01:14:19You always saw me as someone who'd never match you.
01:14:22No, no! That's not true!
01:14:24All you ever wanted was a shortcut to the top.
01:14:28It was never about me.
01:14:30That... that's not what I...
01:14:34You made your choice. So now, every benefit I gave you, every contact, every dollar, I'm taking it all back.
01:14:50Eleanor, don't do this.
01:14:54Please, Eleanor. We've known each other for years.
01:14:57You were always like a daughter to me. Any misunderstandings between us, we can fix!
01:15:03Your daughter? Weren't you the one who said I was just some useless girl?
01:15:07That I wasn't good enough for your son?
01:15:09That was before. I didn't know. I was stupid and blind.
01:15:15You... you're perfect, Eleanor.
01:15:19Now that you know I'm Lady Thunder, am I suddenly good enough?
01:15:23When I came back from Africa, that was the end of all this.
01:15:27You and Daniel, you're now out of my life.
01:15:32Please, we were together so long, Eleanor!
01:15:35Forgive me, please!
01:15:38You wanted a fast track to power, Daniel. Well, enjoy the fall.
01:15:43Eleanor, no, I mean Lady Thunder. You and my Sebastian are such a perfect match.
01:15:49Congratulations.
01:15:50Indeed. Congratulations to you both.
01:15:56You're Sebastian? Interesting. I thought you expelled him from your family.
01:16:04That was a mistake. Of course he's still family, my grandson.
01:16:08Didn't I warn you? I told you all you would regret casting him aside.
01:16:13Grandma, I've decided. I'm stepping away from the Whitmos.
01:16:16From now on, I'll build something truly mine, without the family's shadow.
01:16:19But Sebastian...
01:16:21You should be grateful Sebastian still calls you Grandmother.
01:16:26Don't push your luck, madam.
01:16:30All right. I respect your choice.
01:16:34So, Eleanor...
01:16:37As you can see, I'm no longer just a Whitmore.
01:16:40I'm a man starting over.
01:16:44But if you'll have me, I'd rather start it with you. Will you stay by my side? And marry me?
01:16:50Of course I will. This time, as your wife, your investor, and your future co-founder.
01:17:17I'll be right back.
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