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Tempest The Last Mecha
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00:00:08I woke up in a stranger's bed, but the stranger was my boss.
00:00:24Marry me.
00:00:25He wanted to buy me, like I was a company.
00:00:36The man I loved and the friend I trusted, they were both lying to me.
00:00:48So I signed.
00:00:50Not for love.
00:00:52For revenge.
00:00:58Just a weak assistant.
00:01:04They thought I was broken.
00:01:06They had no idea.
00:01:07I was just getting started.
00:01:19I am Chaos.
00:01:22The designer everyone is hunting.
00:01:38I have to get out of here.
00:01:40Now.
00:01:51Good morning, Hallie.
00:01:54Mr. Gardner.
00:01:56This was a mistake.
00:01:58I need to leave.
00:02:03What?
00:02:04Wear these.
00:02:06What?
00:02:07Given the events of last night, and my position, we need to discuss the path forward.
00:02:18Marriage.
00:02:20excuse me are you insane a scandal involving the ceo and a junior assist to be detrimental to the
00:02:28stock price a sudden marriage can be spun as a whirlwind romance it solves the pr crisis
00:02:35i am not marrying you for a stock price it is a contract a business arrangement i have a boyfriend
00:02:42irving a creative director an obstacle but hardly an insurmountable one
00:02:51he didn't answer your calls last night that doesn't mean anything
00:02:55get dressed hallie the car is waiting downstairs
00:03:14i'm leaving we are going to pretend this never happened we will never speak of this again
00:03:22hallie running doesn't solve problems it solves this one
00:03:40miss andrews mr gardner instructed me to take you home
00:03:47i can take the subway the doorman is watching miss andrews
00:03:51and the paparazzi it would be best to get in
00:03:56mr gardner rarely loses control you must be unexpected
00:04:05mistakes usually don't involve archival chanel
00:04:15stop the car mrs andrews we are in the middle of traffic
00:04:21please stop there's a cbs right there i need something
00:04:35ezra is a man who takes care of his assets
00:04:54he lied
00:04:56he lied
00:05:06mine
00:05:13oh my god
00:05:14oh my god
00:05:15like a dad
00:05:15but listen they found a woman's ripped dress
00:05:17and ezra said i saw it on saturday night
00:05:19probably a model he took home from the gala
00:05:22that's what everyone is saying
00:05:24they're all trying to guess who
00:05:28Andrews. This sketch, it's disruptive. I want you taking notes in the 2pm concept meeting.
00:05:37Nothing, sir. I, I, yes, of course.
00:05:54Design department, Holly Andrews.
00:05:56Mrs. Andrews, Mr. Gardner would like to see you in his office. Now.
00:06:03I'm in the middle of preparing for the-
00:06:05Now, Mrs. Andrews.
00:06:20Of course, but get this.
00:06:22Ezra Gardner was seen driving a woman out of the garage Saturday morning in the Maybach.
00:06:26He was she?
00:06:27No idea, but the rumor is she was wearing runway Chanel.
00:06:33Whoever she is, she won't last.
00:06:35Ezra Gardner doesn't do relationships.
00:06:53Is the air conditioning and design malfunctioning?
00:06:55Uh, no, Mr. Gardner. It's quite comfortable.
00:06:59It must be freezing to warrant such heavy wool.
00:07:02I, I run cold.
00:07:05Really? That wasn't my impression.
00:07:09Stay.
00:07:16Your tag is sticking out.
00:07:18Hide it well, Hallie.
00:07:21I don't like sharing what's mine.
00:07:25Into my office.
00:07:26Now.
00:07:44You wanted to see me, Mr. Gardner?
00:07:51It says, Hallie Andrews declined your request.
00:07:55Is this how you treat your fiancé?
00:07:59I'm not your fiancé.
00:08:03We are negotiating.
00:08:05And declining a friend request is a poor opening move, Hallie.
00:08:20The prenuptial agreement.
00:08:22Draft one.
00:08:27You can't be serious.
00:08:29The allowance?
00:08:30It's more than my annual salary.
00:08:32I am always serious about my investments.
00:08:35I am not an investment.
00:08:39I want my life back.
00:08:42I want to be invisible again.
00:08:44I notice assets others overlook, Hallie.
00:08:48For instance,
00:08:49your particular interest in Senator Grimes.
00:08:54How, how do you know about that?
00:08:56I told you.
00:08:57I verify my investments.
00:09:03You're chasing a ghost.
00:09:05A junior assistant will never get close enough to ask him your questions.
00:09:09And you think you can help?
00:09:11I don't think.
00:09:12I know.
00:09:15Being Mrs. Ezra Gardner puts you at his table.
00:09:18It forces him to acknowledge you.
00:09:22Why?
00:09:23Why are you doing this for me?
00:09:25Because I always acquire what catches my eye.
00:09:32I need time.
00:09:34Take it.
00:09:35But while you think,
00:09:37check your phone.
00:09:42Accept my friend request.
00:09:49Good.
00:09:50Now go back to work.
00:09:53What?
00:09:55And Hallie?
00:09:57Cancel your dinner plans.
00:09:59I have a date with Irvin.
00:10:02Not anymore.
00:10:12Whoa.
00:10:13You okay?
00:10:14You look...
00:10:15green.
00:10:17Bad sushi.
00:10:18I just threw up everything.
00:10:20Are you sure it's not?
00:10:21Morning sickness.
00:10:23Morning sickness.
00:10:25Definitely not.
00:10:26Just food poisoning.
00:10:33Hallie!
00:10:33Look!
00:10:34The all-company email!
00:10:37You're on the S-Country Fashion Week list.
00:10:39My name was at the bottom of the list.
00:10:41This was Ezra's doing.
00:10:43He was manipulating my entire career.
00:10:46I don't care if he's in a board meeting with him.
00:10:49He can't just do this to me.
00:10:53He left this for you, Ms. Andrews.
00:10:55This is your chance to prove you are not just a pretty face.
00:10:58Don't waste it.
00:11:05Babe!
00:11:06Saw the list.
00:11:07We can turn this into a romantic vacation.
00:11:11A romantic vacation?
00:11:13Now you want to be seen with me?
00:11:15Feeling sick?
00:11:18Liar.
00:11:19Finley left something at the front desk for you.
00:11:22Mr. Butler said this was urgent.
00:11:24Inside the bag was a thermist of ginger soup.
00:11:26He knew.
00:11:28He knew.
00:11:28He knew I took the pill.
00:11:30He thinks he can control me with soup?
00:11:32Make me compliant?
00:11:38I drank just enough to settle my stomach.
00:11:41Then walked to the nearest trash can.
00:11:43Did you clear the security logs from the pharmacy?
00:11:46And the lobby footage.
00:11:48No record of her illness exists.
00:11:51Drive.
00:11:53To us, Hallie.
00:11:55And to your big break.
00:12:01You smell like Chanel No 5.
00:12:04That's Leah's signature scent.
00:12:06I must have walked through her perfume cloud at the office.
00:12:09Now about S-Country.
00:12:11I'm thinking of heading out a few days early.
00:12:13A few days early?
00:12:15Sounds busy.
00:12:16Excuse me for a moment.
00:12:30I hope Leah is okay.
00:12:32She just told me she's terribly sick.
00:12:36Oh?
00:12:37That's too bad.
00:12:45Actually, babe, I totally forgot.
00:12:48I have a conference call with the Tokyo team in 30 minutes.
00:12:51I have to cut this short.
00:12:53Of course.
00:12:54Work first.
00:12:57Just wait a second.
00:13:08Leah.
00:13:10Driver.
00:13:12Take me home.
00:13:16Here.
00:13:19Here.
00:13:23Here.
00:13:25Here.
00:13:28Here.
00:13:43going up are you following me it's my building Hallie I'm everywhere
00:13:57no no no it's shattered the evidence I had everything forget the phone are you injured
00:14:04I'm fine but I lost the proof we're stuck the emergency button is dead
00:14:14are you okay your knuckles are white I'm fine
00:14:19I'm claustrophobic don't be ridiculous you are you're sweating
00:14:27talk to me just talk about anything
00:14:44I got you I'm fine get off
00:14:49you can't even stand lean on me we have to take the stairs
00:14:55what happened old injury a lifetime ago Ezra what happened
00:15:02get Ms. Andrews a new phone the latest model yes sir restore her cloud data immediately
00:15:08I don't need it's a worker's compass
00:15:31you're still here Finley is still working and he said the storm was bad no Ubers I'll drive you
00:15:43you shouldn't be driving your leg I have a driver Hallie
00:16:06you're sleeping we've been parked for 20 minutes where are we why did we stop for the sugar cash
00:16:16thank you you didn't have to do this
00:16:19I told you Hallie I take care of my investments
00:16:32the contract send me the final version are you sure I want access to grimes that's my condition
00:16:48you'll have it and I want to design for real not just fetch coffee
00:16:56you were never meant to fetch coffee Holly I've seen your sketches
00:17:03you have potential you've seen my sketches I'll see you tomorrow fiance
00:17:21it came from the top floor what is it
00:17:26it's the first move in my war
00:17:32adequate
00:17:35high praise from you when you see him don't look at him like a daughter
00:17:39look at him like an equal
00:17:43I don't know if I can
00:17:46you can you have me
00:17:55showtime Mrs. Gardner
00:17:57Edzra good to see you and who is this lovely accessory
00:18:01senator I'd like you to meet my fiance fiance
00:18:06you yes this is Hallie Hallie Andrews
00:18:10a pleasure to meet you senator
00:18:14the pleasure is mine
00:18:17he didn't even recognize me
00:18:20he's intrigued as the first step
00:18:23now we burn his world down
00:18:26the first we dance
00:18:34who are you eggs for a gardener
00:18:36the man who saw your value when everyone else was blind
00:18:41kiss me
00:18:43kiss me
00:18:44with pleasure
00:19:07andrews
00:19:08andrews
00:19:09explain this
00:19:10these are wendy's sketches
00:19:11why are you showing them to me
00:19:13don't play dumb
00:19:15i've been looking for those since yesterday
00:19:17security found them in your personal drawer
00:19:23and why would i steal this
00:19:25it's derivative
00:19:26it's mediocre
00:19:27excuse me you little thief
00:19:29you're just a glorified coffee girl
00:19:31you only got here by men
00:19:32enough
00:19:32holly the sketches were in your desk
00:19:34that's possession of proprietary ip
00:19:36we have zero tolerance
00:19:37check the cameras
00:19:39there's a camera right above my desk
00:19:41oh
00:19:41didn't you hear
00:19:42the cameras on this floor were down yesterday
00:19:45how convenient
00:19:47miss andrews
00:19:49hand over your badge
00:19:50we need to escort you for an investigative interview
00:19:52i didn't do it
00:19:56holly
00:19:57this way
00:19:58don't touch me
00:20:02that's what happens when you fly too close to the sun
00:20:05sign this
00:20:06it's standard protocol
00:20:11don't sign anything
00:20:12mr butler
00:20:13this is an hr matter
00:20:16mr gardner is on his way down
00:20:18and he is not pleased
00:20:31report
00:20:32miss gardner
00:20:33we found stolen sketches
00:20:35in mrs andrews's desk
00:20:37proprietary designs belong to miss quinn
00:20:40evidence
00:20:43these were the files sir
00:20:51you're telling me my special assistant with access to this
00:20:54confederate's confidential financials risked her career to steal
00:20:58this this pedestrian uninspired garbage
00:21:02the
00:21:03it's a poor knockoff of a balenciade code from five years ago
00:21:07where is the security footage
00:21:08the cameras were down sir
00:21:10the maintenance maintenance
00:21:13i pay 40 million dollars a year for a system that rivals the pentagon
00:21:16and it just happened to go down
00:21:18finley get it security
00:21:20i want a forensic auto for server logs pull the physical backup tape from the basement
00:21:24if i find out this was a setup
00:21:26termination will be the least of your worries
00:21:28i will sue you for corporate sabotage
00:21:30until your great-crazed grandchildren are paying the legal fees
00:21:36tear that up
00:21:41miss andrews returns to her desk
00:21:43if anyone has a problem with that
00:21:45they can see me personally
00:21:49yes
00:21:51my office tomorrow morning 8 a.m
00:22:06bring an appetite
00:22:07i'm not eating alone
00:22:22sit
00:22:24eat
00:22:27you look like you haven't eaten since
00:22:29it's the gala
00:22:34it's for energy
00:22:35for catching rats
00:22:38he thinks
00:22:40your assistant he definitely thinks we're sleeping together
00:22:43he knows we are engaged
00:22:46it's functionally the same thing in his mind
00:22:48it's not
00:22:49it's not
00:22:50this is a business arrangement
00:22:55who paid for this breakfast
00:22:57the company account
00:22:59why
00:23:00i want to pay for my share
00:23:01i am not a kept woman
00:23:05i have a salary
00:23:08hallie the orange juice costs more than your hourly rate
00:23:12i don't care how much
00:23:15if it makes your fragile ego feel better
00:23:18two hundred dollars
00:23:21for eggs
00:23:21are the kick-ins made of gold
00:23:24it's from le couche
00:23:25just eat the eggs holly
00:23:37that covers the eggs in the coffee
00:23:39i'm not paying for the truffle fries because i didn't ask for them
00:23:41you are ridiculous
00:23:44i am independent
00:23:47i have a rat to catch
00:23:57did you see she just threw money at him
00:24:00a 20 is she tipping him or paying for services
00:24:08okay
00:24:09spill
00:24:09did you pay as a 20 dollars to kiss you
00:24:13or did he pay you to leave
00:24:15it was for breakfast we went dutch
00:24:19you went dutch with a billionaire
00:24:23holly you are doing this so wrong
00:24:40i told you the cameras were wiped
00:24:41but the big boss is pulling the physical tapes
00:24:44if they find out i cut the feed
00:24:46they won't
00:24:47just tell them it was a glitch
00:24:49here
00:24:57who's there
00:25:16hide me
00:25:18please
00:25:27is there a problem
00:25:29no no sir
00:25:31we we just heard a noise
00:25:34leave
00:25:35gentlemen go ahead i'll meet you at the restaurant
00:25:40something has
00:25:42come up
00:25:47you can come out now
00:25:48oh zero seven
00:25:51i i ripped your shirt
00:25:55and the button
00:25:57it rolled away
00:25:58that was a mother of pearl button
00:26:00hand stitched in the lamp
00:26:03i can sew it back on
00:26:04with what
00:26:05a stapler
00:26:10get in
00:26:12before you assault anyone else
00:26:13i was tracking wendy
00:26:20she was paying off mike the guard
00:26:23i know
00:26:25you know
00:26:26then why didn't you do anything
00:26:28if i fire her they'll say i'm protecting my mistress
00:26:31you need to find the smoking gun
00:26:33you have to clear your own name
00:26:34but i failed
00:26:35they saw me
00:26:38they saw a hoodolin in a hoodie
00:26:40they didn't see holla andrews
00:26:44you're giving me the keys to the castle
00:26:46i'm giving you a chance to use those talents you hide
00:26:48you think like an architect
00:26:51i i just have opinions
00:26:53use them
00:26:54find the evidence
00:26:56now go mike is on his lunch break
00:27:00thank you
00:27:06oh my god i am so so sorry
00:27:09hallie
00:27:11are you secretly working for my tailor
00:27:13is this a commission scheme
00:27:15i'll get a napkin
00:27:16i i i can fix it
00:27:18stop you're making it worse
00:27:22go get the footage before i bill you for a new wardrobe
00:27:25okay okay
00:27:40it's wendy she's at my desk
00:27:42shoving the sketches in my drawer
00:27:44gotcha
00:27:58he's humming
00:27:58he sat down
00:28:00don't turn around
00:28:01please don't turn around
00:28:04he's putting on headphones
00:28:05a video game
00:28:08this is my chance
00:28:09i have you now wendy
00:28:11dead to rights
00:28:19i want her here
00:28:21i want her to apologize
00:28:23to me
00:28:24in front of you
00:28:27finley send wendy quinn up
00:28:30tell her it's regarding the fashion week roster
00:28:39ezra darling
00:28:40i'm so glad you called
00:28:41i have some ideas for the show
00:28:44darling
00:28:46darling
00:28:46miss andrum seems to find that term
00:28:49distasteful
00:28:50it's gross
00:28:51it's unprofessional
00:28:52and it's delusional
00:28:54who do you think you are
00:28:55you're just an assistant
00:29:03explain
00:29:05it's not what it looks like
00:29:06i was just
00:29:08returning them
00:29:09returning them to the bottom of her personal drawer
00:29:11under her gym bag
00:29:12i was under so much pressure
00:29:14she's young she's pretty everyone likes her
00:29:17i was scared
00:29:18so you framed her
00:29:20you committed corporate espionage
00:29:23and fraud
00:29:24i'm sorry ezra please
00:29:27don't apologize to me
00:29:29apologize to her
00:29:31i'm sorry
00:29:33i can't hear you
00:29:35i'm sorry i was jealous
00:29:37are you happy
00:29:40yes
00:29:42i am
00:29:43finley
00:29:44escort miss quinn out
00:29:45have legal draft the termination papers
00:29:47and notify the industry blacklist
00:29:50thank you
00:29:52now let's talk about that face you made
00:29:55what face
00:29:56the one when she called me darling
00:29:59you look like you wanted to vomit when wendy called me darling
00:30:02or kill her
00:30:04it was tacky she sounded like she owned you
00:30:07and that bothers you
00:30:08why
00:30:08because you're my boss
00:30:11i'm your fiancé
00:30:14fake fiance
00:30:15is it
00:30:17you defended your territory hallie
00:30:19that was jealousy
00:30:21i am not jealous
00:30:24wendy is gone
00:30:26now for the other obstacle
00:30:28irvin
00:30:30i have a plan
00:30:32i'll handle him
00:30:34you have three days
00:30:35i don't like my future wife having a boyfriend
00:30:39i'm not sharing
00:30:40i haven't let him touch me in weeks
00:30:43good
00:30:44keep it that way
00:30:51ezra
00:30:53if i called you darling would it be gross
00:30:55if you called me darling i would probably buy you an island
00:31:14finley is outside the store he'll drive you to dinner
00:31:19he's always watching
00:31:21and tonight irving is going to learn what happens when you lie to the wrong woman
00:31:29mr gardner is concerned hallie
00:31:31irving vinsonin this is a snake
00:31:34snakes get stepped on when they're cornered finley
00:31:37i'm wearing boots
00:31:45holly
00:31:46is that you
00:31:47hi babe
00:31:49you look incredible
00:31:50i've never seen you dress like this
00:31:52i felt like celebrating bring us your most expensive champagne
00:31:56celebrating what
00:31:57your big bonus of course you are paying right
00:32:01of course i'll be right back restroom
00:32:09leah who is leah
00:32:12an image look at our little bean
00:32:18no it's an ultrasound
00:32:22six weeks
00:32:24strong heartbeat
00:32:25call me
00:32:26i'm back
00:32:27what's wrong you look pale
00:32:29just
00:32:30overwhelmed with happiness for us
00:32:36a toast
00:32:36to us
00:32:37to the future
00:32:39to us
00:32:41are you okay
00:32:41you're quiet
00:32:44just thinking
00:32:46about loyalty
00:32:48loyalty is important
00:32:50that's why we work right
00:32:51we're a team
00:32:51a team
00:33:06did you do it
00:33:10she's pregnant
00:33:13leah
00:33:15i saw the text on his phone
00:33:18the ultrasound
00:33:20i will destroy him
00:33:21i will burn his career to the ground tonight
00:33:25no
00:33:27not yet
00:33:30i need to do it
00:33:31you're hurting
00:33:32let me handle it
00:33:35i need to be the one to end it
00:33:38okay
00:33:39go back there
00:33:41i'll finish it
00:33:44i'll be right here
00:34:03ready for dessert
00:34:05no
00:34:06check please
00:34:07what is wrong with you tonight
00:34:09let's go outside
00:34:11it's over irving
00:34:14what
00:34:15don't be dramatic
00:34:17it's about leah
00:34:20it's about the baby
00:34:23you
00:34:24how do you know
00:34:26i saw the message
00:34:29congratulations
00:34:30you're going to be a father
00:34:33and you're single
00:34:36you can't just walk away
00:34:38you're my ticket of fashion week
00:34:40you owe me
00:34:41i owe you nothing
00:34:46get up
00:34:47you're making a scene
00:34:53touch her again
00:34:54and you will lose the hand
00:34:57mr gardner
00:34:59i
00:35:00she fell
00:35:02you are suspended
00:35:03security will escort you from the premises
00:35:06security escort you from the premises
00:35:08if you attempt to enter again i will have you arrested
00:35:22i'm ruining your car
00:35:23i'm ruining your suit
00:35:30you're not ruining anything
00:35:35you're finally coming home
00:35:43turn up the heat
00:35:44already done sir
00:35:46my dress is ruined
00:35:47i look like a disaster
00:35:50you look free
00:35:51he's gone hallie
00:35:54he can never hurt you again
00:35:57he he pushed me
00:35:59he actually put his hands on me
00:36:02and he will pay for it
00:36:04finley call security revoke irving's access tonight
00:36:10pack his office into boxes and leave them on the curb
00:36:15why are we here this isn't my apartment
00:36:18you're not going back there tonight
00:36:19it's not safe
00:36:21but all my stuff
00:36:22we'll buy new stuff
00:36:30i can walk
00:36:32indulge me
00:36:33shower get warm
00:36:35i'll find you something dry
00:36:46bourbon it's medicinal
00:36:48what happens now
00:36:50now we go to s country
00:36:52we win fashion week
00:36:53we acquire the brand
00:36:55and the marriage
00:36:56the marriage stands
00:36:57but the terms have changed
00:36:59no more hiding
00:37:00you are mine holly
00:37:02in public and in private
00:37:05ezra
00:37:06thank you
00:37:07for catching me
00:37:09i will always catch you
00:37:24you're out better
00:37:25yes
00:37:27thank you
00:37:27you're drinking
00:37:28finley isn't here yet
00:37:29the rain
00:37:31you shouldn't drink on an empty stomach
00:37:34you haven't eaten
00:37:36i'm fine
00:37:46you're not fine
00:37:47it's your leg isn't it
00:37:48the alcohol is making it worse
00:37:50the pain
00:37:51it dulls the edges
00:37:52you're heavy
00:37:54come on
00:37:54you need to sit down
00:37:55or sleep
00:37:57bedroom
00:37:57finley
00:37:59tell him to go home
00:38:11i'm sorry
00:38:14ali
00:38:15ezra
00:38:16you're in pain
00:38:17you need to get off
00:38:19if i move
00:38:20I might do something I can't take back.
00:38:23Like what?
00:38:24Like never letting you leave this room.
00:38:30Ezra?
00:38:43Good morning.
00:38:50Did you sleep?
00:38:54Ezra?
00:38:56Stay still.
00:38:57Just for a minute.
00:39:09I'm sorry.
00:39:12Hallie?
00:39:13I didn't.
00:39:15You were too close.
00:39:16He...
00:39:17Irving grabbed me like that.
00:39:20I panicked.
00:39:21You're afraid of me.
00:39:23No.
00:39:24I'm not.
00:39:25I'm just not used to being touched.
00:39:28I am not him.
00:39:30I would never hurt you.
00:39:31I know.
00:39:33But my body doesn't know that yet.
00:39:35Go get changed.
00:39:37Finley will take you to your apartment to get your things.
00:39:39I have a meeting.
00:39:41I have a meeting.
00:40:06We're closed for lunch.
00:40:07And we don't do alterations on polyester.
00:40:13It's not polyester.
00:40:14It's Italian silk.
00:40:17And I'm not asking for an alteration.
00:40:19I'm asking for a resurrection.
00:40:21Resurrection.
00:40:27This is my work.
00:40:30Where did you get this?
00:40:31It belongs to someone I care about.
00:40:34I damaged it.
00:40:35I need to fix it.
00:40:37The button.
00:40:38Do you have it?
00:40:39Do you have it?
00:40:41It's Mother of Pearl.
00:40:42Vintage.
00:40:44No, I lost it.
00:40:46But the tear...
00:40:47It doesn't have to be invisible.
00:40:49The man who wears this isn't perfect.
00:40:52What if the mend was visible?
00:40:55A detail that shows history.
00:40:58You know fabric.
00:40:59More than that, you know the man.
00:41:02The owner.
00:41:03He's impatient.
00:41:06Very impatient.
00:41:08I'm Silas.
00:41:09I'll fix it.
00:41:10But you'll help me select the thread.
00:41:24You tell your friend he owes me a bottle of scotch for this.
00:41:28And tell him not to ruin this one.
00:41:31Ruin the shirt?
00:41:33Sure.
00:41:34The shirt.
00:41:35It'll be ready Saturday.
00:41:37Pick it up at my workshop.
00:41:38It's on Long Island.
00:41:48Ezra.
00:41:50Grandfather?
00:41:52Is everything okay?
00:41:53Better than okay.
00:41:55The girl, Holly.
00:41:56She brought your shirt in.
00:41:58She has a fire in her.
00:41:59I like her.
00:42:01She found you.
00:42:03Of course she did.
00:42:05She thinks my name is a coincidence.
00:42:07Keep it that way.
00:42:09I want her at the birthday gale on Saturday.
00:42:11She thinks she's just picking up laundry.
00:42:17Grandpa, that's entrapment.
00:42:20Call it a stress test.
00:42:22If she can handle our family, she can handle you.
00:42:36Good riddice.
00:42:51Did you tell her?
00:42:53Not yet.
00:42:54I have to play this dinner right.
00:42:56She's suspicious.
00:43:00Just dump her, Irving.
00:43:01I'm pregnant.
00:43:03You promised.
00:43:04I know.
00:43:04But she's close to Gartner now.
00:43:07If I play the supportive boyfriend, I get into the S-Country delegation.
00:43:11Once I have the contacts, I drop her.
00:43:14Simple.
00:43:15She's so pathetic.
00:43:16She actually thinks you love her?
00:43:18She's used to concepts for my pitch.
00:43:23Once I have the files, she's history.
00:43:33He called me pathetic.
00:43:37He called me useful.
00:43:42A private fight is too small for a public humiliation.
00:43:47The reckoning will be public.
00:43:56No, not his tower.
00:43:58Not his help.
00:44:00I'll pay my own way.
00:44:18Reservation for Andrews.
00:44:21Miss?
00:44:22Are you okay?
00:44:24Just...
00:44:25Tired.
00:44:32Miss!
00:44:42Allie?
00:44:43Ezra.
00:44:45Help.
00:44:46Where are you?
00:44:49Standard.
00:44:51Lobby.
00:44:53Don't move.
00:44:55I'm three minutes away.
00:45:02Allie.
00:45:04Talk to me.
00:45:05Stomach.
00:45:06Knives.
00:45:10My car is out front to Mount Sinai.
00:45:12Go!
00:45:15Clear the room.
00:45:16I'll take this.
00:45:17I'm Dr. Gardner Solon, Ezra's aunt.
00:45:20And you must be the girl who made him run a red line.
00:45:22It's acute gastritis.
00:45:24Stress-induced.
00:45:25We're going to stop the pain.
00:45:31You're awake.
00:45:34Did I die?
00:45:35No.
00:45:36But you tried your best to give me a heart attack.
00:45:40I'm sorry.
00:45:41I didn't mean to call you.
00:45:45It was an accident.
00:45:48Who else would you call?
00:45:539-1-1?
00:45:55I'm faster than 9-1-1.
00:45:58She's stable.
00:45:59You're staying overnight.
00:46:03I can't afford a private room.
00:46:06It's covered.
00:46:09Employee benefits.
00:46:11Go to sleep, Allie.
00:46:16I'm not leaving.
00:46:20Exa, you didn't have to come.
00:46:23Yes.
00:46:24I did.
00:46:28Why do I get poached salmon while you're eating cardboard?
00:46:32You have a delicate stomach.
00:46:34I have one of steel.
00:46:38I'm Venmo-ing you for this.
00:46:47You want me to buy you dinner?
00:46:49You own the restaurant.
00:46:56I want a home-cooked meal.
00:46:58I can cook.
00:47:02Prove it.
00:47:06Where is the invalid?
00:47:09We had to see the woman who finally made Ezra Gardner leave aboard me.
00:47:15Get out.
00:47:17Hi.
00:47:19I'm Luke.
00:47:20Ezra talks about you.
00:47:21A lot.
00:47:23He talks about me?
00:47:25I mentioned my assistant.
00:47:28Once.
00:47:29Once?
00:47:30You almost bought out her coffee shop because they kept messing up her latte.
00:47:37You did what?
00:47:44Out!
00:47:45She needs to rest.
00:47:51Did you really threaten to buy my coffee shop?
00:47:55It was a strategic assessment of real estate value.
00:48:00You're a terrible liar, Axel.
00:48:02I'm a very good liar.
00:48:06But with you, it's becoming difficult.
00:48:10Why?
00:48:12Because you see too much.
00:48:23Vitals check.
00:48:32What the?
00:48:33It's just...
00:48:35Gone.
00:48:36Don't go in.
00:48:37The place smells like a sewer.
00:48:40Irving did this.
00:48:42No.
00:48:45The landlord.
00:48:46See the paper stapled to the wall?
00:48:47Eviction notice.
00:48:48Never told me.
00:48:49He just took the door?
00:48:51But my boxes.
00:48:52My clothes.
00:48:53Leave them.
00:48:54Everything in there is contaminated.
00:48:55It's not safe.
00:48:56I can't just leave everything I own.
00:48:59Hallie, look at me.
00:49:01It's stuff.
00:49:02We can replace stuff.
00:49:04I can't replace you if some junkie attacks you in there.
00:49:07Where do I go?
00:49:09I have nowhere.
00:49:11You come with me.
00:49:13The penthouse.
00:49:14No.
00:49:15I can't live with you.
00:49:17It crosses a line.
00:49:18The line was crossed when I carried you out of a hotel lobby bleeding.
00:49:23I need my own space.
00:49:24I need to pay for it myself.
00:49:26Fine.
00:49:27The Gardner Tower has corporate suites.
00:49:2940th floor.
00:49:30Secure.
00:49:31Private.
00:49:32How much?
00:49:34Employee rate.
00:49:35$50 a night.
00:49:38$50?
00:49:40For a Manhattan suite?
00:49:41You're lying.
00:49:42Do you want the room or the street?
00:49:50It has a door.
00:49:59What are you doing?
00:50:01Checking for bugs, cameras, listening devices.
00:50:05You're paranoid.
00:50:07I'm careful.
00:50:09I'm in the penthouse, ten floors up.
00:50:12Private elevator code is 0815.
00:50:15Use it if you need anything.
00:50:170815, is that a date?
00:50:18The SEC filing date for our last major acquisition.
00:50:22Get some sleep.
00:50:24Lock the door.
00:50:32You wanted him so badly, Leah.
00:50:34You stole him.
00:50:36You lied for him.
00:50:38So thank you for taking out my trash.
00:50:44She's so pathetic.
00:50:45I just need her to sketch the concepts.
00:50:47Once I have the files, she's history.
00:50:49She actually thinks you love her.
00:50:51God, remember that scarf?
00:50:53Love?
00:50:54Please.
00:50:55I'm doing this for your uncle's trust fund.
00:50:57Once we're married and the baby secures my stake,
00:50:59I can finally stop pretending to care.
00:51:03You son of a bitch.
00:51:05No!
00:51:06Uncle Ray, stop!
00:51:07He didn't mean it!
00:51:08Get off me!
00:51:09I'll sue you!
00:51:11I'll...
00:51:19Allie?
00:51:21I did it.
00:51:22I blew it up.
00:51:25Irving confessed to fraud on tape.
00:51:27The police were arriving.
00:51:29Good.
00:51:31So why do you look like you lost?
00:51:32Because it doesn't change anything.
00:51:34I'm still the girl who was fooled for three years.
00:51:37You're the girl who fought back.
00:51:39Most people would have cried.
00:51:42You burned his world down.
00:51:45Welcome to the club.
00:51:49I just got a text.
00:51:51My repair is ready for pickup in Southampton.
00:51:54Southampton?
00:51:55I have a house out there.
00:51:59I'm heading out tomorrow morning.
00:52:01I can give you a lift.
00:52:03Really?
00:52:05That would be great.
00:52:07Or to meet your night-night.
00:52:10It's on the way.
00:52:11Go to bed, Hallie.
00:52:14We leave at 9.
00:52:23Is there a party?
00:52:24It appears to be a formal event.
00:52:26You can't go in wearing that.
00:52:34Put this on.
00:52:36The back seat is private.
00:52:38What?
00:52:39No.
00:52:39I'm not crashing a party.
00:52:41My grandfather would be insulted if you didn't stay.
00:52:44You will be respected.
00:52:46Change.
00:52:48Change.
00:52:48Change.
00:52:58Allie.
00:52:59You came.
00:53:01Silas.
00:53:06Grandfather.
00:53:10Grandfather.
00:53:11Come in.
00:53:12Come in.
00:53:13Everyone is dying to meet you.
00:53:15Andra, what is going on?
00:53:17You said he was a tailor.
00:53:20He is.
00:53:21He just happens to own the company, too.
00:53:23And this is his 80th birthday gala.
00:53:25I am going to kill you.
00:53:29Smile.
00:53:30If you run now, you humiliate him.
00:53:33And me.
00:53:45Ezra, you brought a date?
00:53:50Camila, meet Hala.
00:54:00My fiancée.
00:54:05You deliberately paraded me in front of her?
00:54:10You used our arrangement to provoke your ex-girlfriend without a single warning?
00:54:17I was establishing your position.
00:54:19As my fiancée, you need to get used to swatting away flies like Camila.
00:54:23She looked at me like I was something she'd scrape off her shoe.
00:54:26She's dangerous, Axel.
00:54:28I know.
00:54:29She's also vindictive.
00:54:30If she thinks you're just an employee, she'll destroy you for sport.
00:54:33If she believes this is real, she has to hesitate.
00:54:36You have no idea who she is to me.
00:54:38What that family represents.
00:54:40I know you've been investigating Senator Grimes.
00:54:42My security team flagged your deep dives into his financials.
00:54:47You've been watching me?
00:54:49Svother.
00:54:50I've been protecting my assets.
00:54:52You are one of them.
00:54:55That man's corruption cost my family everything.
00:54:58That's all you need to know.
00:55:00Then you need this protection even more.
00:55:02I didn't sign up to be a weapon in your personal vendas!
00:55:06Irving has poisoned your reputation.
00:55:09He's telling everyone you stole designs.
00:55:11Even with him gone, the rumors will stick.
00:55:14But as Hallie Gardner, you become untouchable.
00:55:19And what do you get?
00:55:20My grandfather off my back.
00:55:22And as my wife, you'll have the power to face the senator directly.
00:55:26So it's a transaction.
00:55:28It's an escalation of our contract.
00:55:31One year, we live together, we play the part.
00:55:36You get access, protection, and resources.
00:55:39I get stability.
00:55:41And the physical terms?
00:55:46No forced intimacy.
00:55:49Unless you want it.
00:55:51Cake time!
00:55:53Come on, lovebirds!
00:56:01Okay.
00:56:04Okay.
00:56:05Let's go cut a cake, darling.
00:56:10One year.
00:56:14I have no intention of letting you go in a year.
00:56:17I'm playing the long game.
00:56:22Stop the car.
00:56:23We're 40 minutes from the city, Hallie.
00:56:25Go back to sleep.
00:56:26I said, stop the car.
00:56:29No.
00:56:33Put that back on.
00:56:34You manipulated me.
00:56:36You paraded me around like a trophy just to scare off your ex-girlfriend.
00:56:40I gave you a shield.
00:56:42As my fiancée, Camilla can't touch you.
00:56:44I don't want a shield that comes with a leash.
00:56:46You didn't ask me.
00:56:47Because you were drowning.
00:56:49And I don't let my investments drown.
00:56:51An investment?
00:56:53Is that what I am?
00:56:54Pull over, Extra.
00:56:56Or I swear to God, I will open this door right now.
00:56:58Stop!
00:57:01You are reckless.
00:57:04I am free.
00:57:13Get back in the car, Hallie.
00:57:15No.
00:57:16I'm not going back to your tower.
00:57:18I'm not going back to your rules.
00:57:20And where are you going to go?
00:57:21It's 2 a.m.
00:57:22You're in a ball gown on the expressway.
00:57:26I'll figure it out.
00:57:27I'm calling an Uber.
00:57:28Fine.
00:57:29You want independence?
00:57:31Independence?
00:57:31Have it.
00:57:42No cars available?
00:57:44No.
00:57:44No.
00:57:45No.
00:57:47Pick up the phone, Hallie.
00:57:49Just call a car.
00:57:50I hate you.
00:57:52You are an arrogant, controlling jerk.
00:57:54Message not delivered?
00:57:56No service?
00:57:58Fine.
00:57:59I don't need you either.
00:58:03Hey.
00:58:05You haven't eaten.
00:58:06I got you a tuna melt.
00:58:22No.
00:58:23Please, no.
00:58:31Well, well, well.
00:58:33What are you doing here, Hallie?
00:58:35Go away, Leah.
00:58:36I'm here for my prenatal checkup.
00:58:38Irving and I need to look like a perfect, happy family.
00:58:43What are you hiding?
00:58:46Nothing.
00:58:49Hey, give that back.
00:58:52Oh, my God.
00:58:54A pregnancy test?
00:58:56You?
00:58:57Give it back.
00:59:00Who's the daddy, Hallie?
00:59:02Is it Irvin?
00:59:04Or that billionaire you're trying to scam?
00:59:06Shut up.
00:59:07You don't know what you're talking about.
00:59:09I know exactly what you are.
00:59:10A desperate little climber.
00:59:12Irving told me everything.
00:59:14Leah, stop.
00:59:15Or what?
00:59:16You'll cry like your mother cried when your dad left her?
00:59:26What did you say?
00:59:27Irving told me about your mommy issues.
00:59:30About how your mother was some groupie who couldn't keep her legs shut.
00:59:38You bitch!
00:59:40My baby!
00:59:41She pushed me!
00:59:42Help!
00:59:43She's trying to kill my baby!
00:59:48That girl just shoved a pregnant woman!
00:59:50Call security!
00:59:52I didn't...
00:59:52You are insane.
00:59:57You're done.
00:59:58I'm going to sue you for everything.
01:00:01I'll make sure Ezra knows you're a violent psycho who attacks pregnant women.
01:00:11I'm going to sue you for everything.
01:00:15I'll make sure Ezra knows you're a violent psycho who attacks pregnant women.
01:00:17I don't know if that thing is going to cumperson be face.
01:00:21I José.
01:00:21Know your place, trash.
01:00:32I wouldn't do that.
01:00:34Let go of me!
01:00:35Who do you think you are?
01:00:40Mr. Gardner?
01:00:42Hallie, are you hurt?
01:00:47She stepped on you.
01:00:50I'm fine.
01:00:53She started it! She pushed me! I'm pregnant!
01:00:58Finley.
01:01:00Sir, I have the security footage.
01:01:03It shows Ms. Vance initiating the conferencing, stealing medical documents, and assaulting Andrews with a weapon.
01:01:09Weapon? It was a shoe!
01:01:12Assault with a deadly weapon.
01:01:14And since you're claiming pregnancy, we'll add child endangerment.
01:01:20No police. Please.
01:01:22Oh, the police are the least of your problems.
01:01:25Vance Imports. That's your father's company, correct?
01:01:28Yes.
01:01:29They have a bridge loan with my company.
01:01:31I just instructed my CFO to call it in. Tonight.
01:01:34You can't. That will bankrupt us.
01:01:37You should have thought of that before you touched my fiancée.
01:01:42Let's go, Hallie.
01:01:44I can't.
01:01:45Why were you here?
01:01:47Were you following me?
01:01:49Yes.
01:01:50I was worried.
01:01:52You disappeared. You haven't answered my calls.
01:01:54Because you blocked me!
01:01:57You left me on the highway and then you cut me off!
01:02:02Blocked you?
01:02:03I never blocked you. Look.
01:02:18Hallie, get in the car. Let me take you home.
01:02:20No.
01:02:21I can't do this.
01:02:23The tracking, the fighting.
01:02:25I just need to be alone.
01:02:28Hallie.
01:02:29I'm leaving.
01:02:38Fiancée, he said he didn't block me.
01:02:43Hallie, I know you're in there.
01:02:47Go away!
01:02:48I'm calling the police!
01:03:02You think you're better than me?
01:03:05Get away from me!
01:03:06You're going to pay for what you did!
01:03:09Let's see if he still wants you after I'm done with you.
01:03:14Ezra! Ezra! Help!
01:03:23You're dead!
01:03:25No! Let me go!
01:03:28I'm going to make you pay for that!
01:03:33Help!
01:03:38Help!
01:03:39Help!
01:03:39Somebody help me!
01:03:40Help!
01:03:43What?
01:03:45Ezra!
01:03:57Ezra, stop!
01:03:59You're going to kill him!
01:04:02Please stop!
01:04:03You're scaring me!
01:04:07Ezra, look at me!
01:04:09Look at me!
01:04:11Look at me!
01:04:18Did he...
01:04:19Did he touch you?
01:04:24No!
01:04:26You came!
01:04:28You came!
01:04:29The S.O.S. came through.
01:04:31Just a location.
01:04:35When I heard you scream.
01:04:40I thought I was too late.
01:04:48Clear the area.
01:04:49Secure the perimeter.
01:04:52Police are two minutes out.
01:04:54Get them out of my way.
01:04:56Ezra, she needs a medic.
01:05:00She needs me.
01:05:01We're leaving.
01:05:04We're leaving.
01:05:19Ezra.
01:05:21This needs stitches.
01:05:23Okay.
01:05:24It's fine.
01:05:27It's not fine!
01:05:29None of this is fine, Hallie.
01:05:31You almost died tonight.
01:05:33Because you're stubborn.
01:05:35Because you think you have to prove something.
01:05:37I just wanted to be independent.
01:05:41Independence is useless if you're dead.
01:05:45Listen to me.
01:05:47No more games.
01:05:49No more running away.
01:05:53Okay.
01:05:53You are moving in with me.
01:05:55Tonight.
01:05:57Permanently.
01:06:07I'm not asking, Hallie.
01:06:09I can't function knowing you're out there unprotected.
01:06:12I can't breathe.
01:06:17Okay.
01:06:18Say it again.
01:06:19Say it again.
01:06:20I'll move in.
01:06:41Finley.
01:06:42Take us home.
01:06:55I need to check your ribs. He sat on you.
01:06:59I know.
01:07:04Does this hurt?
01:07:07A little.
01:07:08Bruised, but not broken. Here.
01:07:24Where are you going? Don't leave.
01:07:27I'll take the couch. I won't be far.
01:07:30No. Stay. Please. I don't want to be alone.
01:07:37Halle.
01:07:45Come here.
01:07:47Ezra? How did you know where I was before I called you?
01:07:53I put a tracker in your purse.
01:07:55You what?
01:07:57Before you get angry. I did it after Irving pushed you in the rain.
01:08:04I knew he was unstable.
01:08:09A tracker?
01:08:11Halle?
01:08:11I'm not angry. I'm thinking about his hands on my throat and how you broke down the door.
01:08:21You're not?
01:08:22No. Thank you.
01:08:29I will always find you, Halle. Always.
01:08:38You tore the scar tissue again.
01:08:40Dr. Slolar is going to kill you.
01:08:45It was worth it.
01:08:49Six flights, Ezra.
01:08:51You ran up six flights of stairs.
01:08:54Six flights?
01:08:55You ran?
01:09:00Holly, good morning.
01:09:05Why would you do that to your leg?
01:09:07There was no time to wait for the fire department.
01:09:11I couldn't wait for you.
01:09:13You idiot.
01:09:16I've been called worse.
01:09:25I was going to do this properly, with candles and music, but I think we're past that.
01:09:31Halle, marry me.
01:09:32For real.
01:09:34Not for a year, not for protection.
01:09:36Marry me because last night, the thought of my life without you, it was unbearable.
01:09:41Is this because I might be pregnant?
01:09:48You might be pregnant?
01:09:50I missed my period.
01:09:52I was at the clinic to get tested when Leah attacked.
01:09:55I never got the results.
01:09:59It doesn't matter.
01:10:01Pregnant or not, I want you.
01:10:05Okay.
01:10:13Finley, get the car.
01:10:15We're going to the hospital first.
01:10:17Then City Hall.
01:10:18We're going to get back to him.
01:10:19Yeah.
01:10:19You
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