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00:00:01Three years. Three years I've loved him.
00:00:05Everyone tells me Ethan will never change.
00:00:08That a man like him only loves himself.
00:00:12But they don't see the real Ethan.
00:00:14I know he loves me.
00:00:17Thank you so much. I really, really appreciate it.
00:00:22Tonight it will be our big night.
00:00:24And I'll give him all of me.
00:00:26We'll make a beautiful baby together.
00:00:30A family of our own.
00:00:44I'm so sorry.
00:00:56You're not too busy.
00:00:59Huh?
00:01:04You're not too busy.
00:01:09Huh?
00:01:16You're not too busy.
00:01:21I'm so sorry.
00:01:34I don't know.
00:02:00Oh, my God!
00:02:02Voila, you're early.
00:02:05Why so shocked, babe?
00:02:08You're always talking about wanting to try new things.
00:02:13Come and join us.
00:02:19Three years.
00:02:20Three years, I've wasted on you!
00:02:24God, I'm such an idiot!
00:02:27I was thinking I was going to have a baby with you!
00:02:30Oh, baby?
00:02:34Sweetheart.
00:02:35You wouldn't even put out after three years,
00:02:37and now you're thinking about playing mommy?
00:02:39Though,
00:02:41if you're finally ready to spread those legs,
00:02:45these lovely ladies can show you how it's done.
00:02:49Screw you!
00:03:02I'm not going to let you take this from me, too.
00:03:09You know what?
00:03:09I don't need a man to make my dreams come true.
00:03:13One appointment,
00:03:14one sperm donor,
00:03:15I can have a baby of my own.
00:03:25Six months to produce an heir,
00:03:27or I lose control of Crawford Industries to my nephew.
00:03:31Everything I've built over the last decade,
00:03:33gone.
00:03:35The surrogate candidates are all through the words,
00:03:38so I have legal-educated,
00:03:40impeccable health histories.
00:03:41I don't need their resumes, Thompson.
00:03:44I need someone who won't turn this into a media circus.
00:03:46Find me someone who knows your place,
00:03:48and will disappear after delivery.
00:04:03The surrogate candidates are all through the words,
00:04:33Miss,
00:04:34are you here for the interview?
00:04:37The interview?
00:04:39Yes, of course.
00:04:44Yes.
00:04:45Okay.
00:04:50Please, sit.
00:04:56Right, um, let's get started.
00:05:01Hey, um, education background.
00:05:05Excuse me?
00:05:06And I'm going to need a full medical history,
00:05:09specifically genetic disorders.
00:05:12Do you work out?
00:05:13Well, I mean, you look acceptable.
00:05:24Do you have any idea who I am?
00:05:28I'm just trying to be thorough.
00:05:30It's about creating a healthy baby, after all.
00:05:34I are attractive men,
00:05:36so follow themselves.
00:05:39I don't care if you're Brad Pitt.
00:05:42I need to know your reproductive history.
00:05:44So,
00:05:45sexual partners in the last six months?
00:05:49Mr. Croft,
00:05:50I can't show her out.
00:05:51Thompson,
00:05:53leave us.
00:05:57What are you doing?
00:05:59Making sure this interview is more thorough.
00:06:09Harvard Business School.
00:06:11MBA.
00:06:12Top of class.
00:06:13No family history of genetic disorders.
00:06:16I work you out five times a week.
00:06:19As for
00:06:22intimate matters,
00:06:24I can assure you
00:06:25performance has never been an issue.
00:06:29Now Thompson is gone,
00:06:31are you comfortable to share yours?
00:06:33Um, yes.
00:06:35Of course.
00:06:36Um,
00:06:39I'm perfectly healthy, too.
00:06:40No genetic disorders,
00:06:42and I get regular checkups.
00:06:44Um,
00:06:46I've even been taking prenatal vitamins.
00:06:50You really do seem like
00:06:52the perfect match.
00:06:54Good.
00:06:55Now,
00:06:56regarding compensation,
00:06:57what figure did you have in mind?
00:07:00Well,
00:07:01I was thinking around
00:07:04$800.
00:07:06Eight hundred.
00:07:07I expected the fee to be
00:07:10significantly higher.
00:07:13I know,
00:07:14I know it's not a lot of money,
00:07:15but
00:07:16considering the quality,
00:07:18um,
00:07:19I could,
00:07:19I could help,
00:07:20I can do paperwork,
00:07:22whatever.
00:07:22Thompson,
00:07:23bring in the contracts.
00:07:32All of this?
00:07:33Seriously?
00:07:35Take your time to review,
00:07:37but the key point
00:07:38is after birth,
00:07:40the child stays with me.
00:07:42No contact.
00:07:44You want to keep my baby?
00:07:46Are you insane?
00:07:53That's standard procedure
00:07:54for surrogacy arrangements.
00:07:56Surrogacy?
00:07:57Surrogacy.
00:07:58The position you're interviewing for.
00:08:00Interview?
00:08:02I'm hated by sperm.
00:08:04You came to what?
00:08:05Uh,
00:08:06I thought you were a donor.
00:08:08That's why I was asking you
00:08:09all the questions
00:08:10about the history and stuff.
00:08:12I thought you were here
00:08:13to be my surrogate.
00:08:15Right.
00:08:16Um,
00:08:16well,
00:08:17I guess,
00:08:17I guess I've,
00:08:18um,
00:08:19made a mistake,
00:08:20so I'm just gonna go.
00:08:21Wait!
00:08:25A million dollars
00:08:27for carrying my child.
00:08:30I want my own baby,
00:08:32Mr. Crawford,
00:08:33not somebody else's.
00:08:37Ah,
00:08:38you might need that.
00:08:46clean this up.
00:08:48Bring in the next.
00:08:56Hello?
00:08:57Ms. Reed,
00:08:58your father.
00:08:59You need to come now.
00:09:01Okay,
00:09:02I'm coming here.
00:09:23Doctor,
00:09:24how is he?
00:09:24How is my father?
00:09:26The cancer is
00:09:27spread aggressively
00:09:28without immediate treatment.
00:09:29Then,
00:09:30then do something.
00:09:31Save him.
00:09:33Is there,
00:09:33is there a treatment
00:09:34that you can do?
00:09:35Uh,
00:09:35there is a new treatment.
00:09:37Okay,
00:09:38then,
00:09:38then let's do it.
00:09:39But maybe it's,
00:09:40uh,
00:09:40quite expensive.
00:09:41How much?
00:09:42Around one million dollars.
00:09:45A million dollars?
00:09:46Yes.
00:09:48Can I get a,
00:09:49a loan or something?
00:09:51Actually,
00:09:51this is a new technology
00:09:52and there is no loan policy.
00:09:55Sorry.
00:09:55Okay.
00:09:56Okay.
00:10:12No.
00:10:35This is the last batch.
00:10:36Yes sir, the blonde want to know about ring sizes.
00:10:40And Brunette asked about moving in.
00:10:45And the redhead...
00:10:47All of them want the Crawford name.
00:10:49It was qualified.
00:10:53She was refreshing.
00:10:56No pretense.
00:10:57No schemes.
00:10:59But she wasn't even here for surrogacy.
00:11:03Sometimes the best candidate isn't looking for the job.
00:11:17Hello.
00:11:19I'm the Reed.
00:11:20I'm Adrian Crawford.
00:11:31I've been thinking.
00:11:35About yesterday, I may have been a bit hasty.
00:11:39You're reconsidering.
00:11:41Don't sound so smug about it. I have my reasons.
00:11:44As do I.
00:11:47I'd like to propose a modification to the original terms.
00:11:53What kind of modification?
00:11:55Joint custody.
00:11:56You wouldn't be just carrying the child.
00:11:58You'd be the baby's mother.
00:12:00Why would you agree to that?
00:12:01You're honest.
00:12:03Direct.
00:12:05No hidden agenda.
00:12:07Qualities I want in my child's mother.
00:12:09So I'd really get to be a part of the baby's life?
00:12:12Yes.
00:12:12But understand this clearly.
00:12:14We'll be parents.
00:12:16Nothing more.
00:12:17No romantic entanglements.
00:12:20There's no emotional expectations.
00:12:24Don't flutter yourself.
00:12:26God, rich man in their egos.
00:12:32Father.
00:12:33The board is getting impatient.
00:12:36Have you considered the arrangements I suggested?
00:12:39I've already made my own plans.
00:12:41Adrian, if you're thinking of using some random surrogate
00:12:46to produce an heir.
00:12:47Forget it.
00:12:48The Crawford name means something.
00:12:51I won't let it be tainted by...
00:12:53I've already chosen my fiancé.
00:12:55What?
00:12:56We'll discuss this at dinner.
00:12:59Did I just get promoted from surrogate to fiancé?
00:13:07Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you just say,
00:13:12just parents, nothing more?
00:13:15The situation requires adaptation.
00:13:20Is that CEO talk for I change my mind?
00:13:23We need a convincing story.
00:13:25You'll be staying at my house during the pregnancy.
00:13:28And after the baby comes?
00:13:29We'll arrange for an amicable separation,
00:13:31continue parenting, and I'll arrange for any additional compensation
00:13:36for the complexity.
00:13:38The original amount is fine, but I am going to need it soon.
00:13:44I am going to need it.
00:13:47And after the baby comes in the tree on the top of the table,
00:13:53I am going to need it soon.
00:13:55Yes.
00:13:56Welcome to the family, Ms. Reed.
00:14:06I think my whole apartment could fit in this entryway.
00:14:20well well well missed me so much you tracked me down
00:14:29can't get over me huh
00:14:33following me here like a lost puppy following you why would i what are you doing here
00:14:39sweetheart this is my family's house i'm sure you know that you never let me have sex with
00:14:47you but look at you now sneaking into my house finally realize what you're missing baby
00:14:53get your hands off me you creep playing hard to get used to be cute but now
00:14:59come on baby we both know this is what you came here for
00:15:04uncle what are you doing get your filthy hands off my fiance
00:15:10your your what fiance
00:15:16fiance how could she be your fiance she's just watch your mouth show some respect to your future aunt
00:15:25this is crazy you seriously don't know i won't repeat myself stay away from my fiance
00:15:32one more word you can kiss that trust fund goodbye
00:15:53you all right yeah so ethan he's your nephew then he's your
00:16:03well he was he's kind of he was my boyfriend i mean ex-boyfriend i mean like extremely ex ex
00:16:12-boyfriend
00:16:13i see
00:16:16tell us we'll bring your things in shortly
00:16:22um so where am i staying
00:16:28here
00:16:30what unless you prefer explaining to the staff why the happy couple sleep in separate rooms
00:16:36oh of course fake engagement real roommates
00:16:43don't worry i'll be a perfect gentleman
00:17:12what are you doing
00:17:12this is the line don't cross it ever
00:17:18for sure
00:17:19good
00:17:37my plan worked perfectly
00:17:43wait how did i
00:17:46oh no no no no no no
00:17:54sir are you okay
00:17:58fine continue
00:18:07stay on your side
00:18:15Lila wake up
00:18:17wake up
00:18:20Lila please
00:18:37Lila please
00:18:41control
00:18:43control
00:18:45control
00:19:00sorry didn't see you there
00:19:06you're always in the way
00:19:11ah my brother's mysterious fiance
00:19:15mrs crawford
00:19:17mrs crawford
00:19:17katherine please we're family now supposedly
00:19:22helen t please
00:19:24yes miss crawford
00:19:28so tell me dear how did you and adrian meet exactly
00:19:33through mutual friends
00:19:36oh really mutual friends
00:19:42dear what friend of adrian's would possibly move in your social circles unless this is more of a business arrangement
00:19:51i'm sorry
00:19:53i'm sorry
00:19:54well a girl of your position surely some negotiation was involved
00:19:59the only negotiation was whether i would take his last name or keep my own
00:20:12next weekend is our family dinner and as adrian's fiancee your presence is required
00:20:20i'd be honored
00:20:21hmm
00:20:22perfect
00:20:23i'm sure you can find something more appropriate to wear
00:20:30you can go now
00:20:39you can go now
00:20:42excuse me miss rey
00:20:44i need to clean
00:20:45of course
00:20:46let me just move this
00:20:52is this what you're wearing to the family dinner
00:20:56how creative
00:20:58must be hiding your family
00:20:59watching you
00:21:01chase after rich man
00:21:03let me help you with this
00:21:04oh
00:21:05my dress
00:21:07how clumsy of me
00:21:09you did that on purpose
00:21:10do you think you can really marry mr crawford
00:21:13she was just trash trying to climb the social ladder
00:21:17oh
00:21:20mr crawford
00:21:22she just attacked me
00:21:25i was trying to help with the
00:21:27get out
00:21:28but i was just
00:21:29one more word
00:21:31and you're fired
00:21:32get out
00:21:41what happened
00:21:42nothing
00:21:43i need some space
00:21:44i wanna stay in the guest room tonight
00:21:46lila you don't have to do that
00:21:48i need
00:21:48some space
00:21:52you take the bed
00:21:53i'll take the sofa
00:21:56i miss you so much daddy
00:21:58don't worry about me okay
00:22:00as long as we can get you better
00:22:02i won't let their words get to me i promise
00:22:06lila what happened
00:22:08what should i do
00:22:22how's the happy couple
00:22:36how's the happy couple
00:22:38um that is not a small pinch
00:22:41it's okay
00:22:42i'm here
00:22:44you're safe
00:22:47perfect timing for the injection
00:22:55i'm here
00:23:15i'm here
00:23:16i'm here
00:23:17i'm here
00:23:17i'm here
00:23:32focus
00:23:33this is just a simple medical procedure
00:23:38just pretend she's not right outside
00:23:45mr crawford
00:23:46is everything okay in there
00:23:47uh
00:23:48yeah i'm fine
00:23:49i just
00:23:51need some assistance
00:23:53oh
00:23:53do you need my help
00:23:54no
00:23:55i didn't mean
00:23:57are you sure honestly it's fine
00:23:58i can come in if you need me to
00:24:01come in
00:24:11so
00:24:13you want to help
00:24:14of course
00:24:15what
00:24:15what do you need me to
00:24:20oh you're
00:24:22oh you're
00:24:24i'm
00:24:24i'm so sorry
00:24:25i didn't
00:24:25i didn't realize
00:24:26i'm just
00:24:27i'm just gonna
00:24:28just go
00:24:29somewhere
00:24:30i just need you
00:24:31somewhere very far
00:24:32ah
00:24:36well that was helpful
00:24:43you
00:24:44are you okay
00:24:44yeah
00:24:45dr anderson said that the hormone shots would hurt but it's
00:24:49it's causing you pain
00:24:50yeah
00:24:51it's a little uncomfortable but i mean it will it will pass
00:24:55oh
00:24:56here
00:24:59oh
00:24:59okay
00:25:12thanks
00:25:17well the hormone shots were a part of the agreement and any resulting pain is technically a work related issue
00:25:23and as your employer i have a duty of care
00:25:26okay
00:25:28okay
00:25:54Purely professional care.
00:26:06Purely professional, huh?
00:26:16Adrian.
00:26:20About this weekend.
00:26:21I'm sorry.
00:26:22There's an emergency in Atlanta.
00:26:23The merge is falling apart.
00:26:25Thompson, get the jet ready in 20.
00:26:28Your family invited me to dinner.
00:26:31Guess I'll handle it on my own.
00:26:37Well, I don't suppose we should expect punctuality from a person who's probably never had a proper watch in her
00:26:43life.
00:26:44I introduce him to the Lawson heiress, the senator's daughter.
00:26:48I don't understand why he picked this gold digger from God knows where.
00:26:53What did you say she did, Ethan? Retail?
00:26:57Worse.
00:26:58A wannabe writer.
00:26:59She probably thought that landing a Crawford would be her best-selling story.
00:27:07Well, I have tried to be welcoming.
00:27:09I had the chef prepare her place setting and everything.
00:27:13She probably couldn't figure out which work to do, though.
00:27:28I apologize for the slight delay.
00:27:33My, my.
00:27:34Trying so hard to look the part.
00:27:38James, do make sure none of the silver goes missing after dinner.
00:27:42I suppose Adrian's credit card is getting some good use.
00:27:46And although money can buy designer clothes, it can't buy breeding.
00:27:50Actually, I made this dress myself.
00:27:56Oh, darling.
00:27:58A seamstress for a daughter-in-law?
00:28:02How quaint.
00:28:04At least we know who's going to be mending Adrian's socks.
00:28:09I may not have been born into privilege, but I was raised with something much more valuable.
00:28:16Integrity.
00:28:17Integrity.
00:28:18Is that what you call seducing your way into our family?
00:28:23How much, how much will it take you to disappear?
00:28:28Name your price.
00:28:32The difference between you and I, Mr. Crawford,
00:28:36is that I don't think that everything comes with a price tag.
00:28:40Excuse me.
00:28:49Stay calm.
00:28:53You can do this.
00:28:59Getting all dressed up for me.
00:29:02Baby.
00:29:06What's the rush?
00:29:08We're all family here.
00:29:10Well, almost family.
00:29:12Don't touch me.
00:29:14You used to like it when I touched you.
00:29:16Remember how shy you were?
00:29:19Always saying no?
00:29:21That's off me, bastard!
00:29:23Careful, though.
00:29:25One scream from you, and everyone at dinner's gonna know what kind of girl you really are.
00:29:31Now, where were we?
00:29:33Oh!
00:29:41Everything all right, dear?
00:29:43You look... flushed.
00:29:45So, as I was saying about the muscles...
00:29:51Stop it!
00:29:52Something wrong, Miss Reed?
00:29:55Stop it!
00:29:59Enough!
00:30:00No class?
00:30:02No manners?
00:30:03I don't know how you seduced my son, but someone like you could never deserve a place in this family!
00:30:11I...
00:30:12I'm the one who sued her.
00:30:19Who convinced her to give me a chance.
00:30:24Adrian.
00:30:25If anyone's unworthy in this relationship, it's me.
00:30:28You wanna know how we met?
00:30:29She crashed into my life, quite literally.
00:30:32Papers flying, coffee spilled.
00:30:34Unlike some people, she didn't care about my name or my money.
00:30:40She, uh, refused me several times.
00:30:43Called me too arrogant, too controlling.
00:30:45First woman who dared to stand out to me, and that's when I knew I had to have her.
00:30:50I...
00:30:55Sir, two things.
00:30:56Your sister has invited Miss Reed to tonight's family dinner, and your jet is ready.
00:31:00You can go now.
00:31:06Cancel it last.
00:31:07I said a merger...
00:31:10Yes, sir.
00:31:13Funny that last week's family dinners were the most pointless waste of time in existence.
00:31:21Something's more important than business.
00:31:27Oh, what a touching story, Uncle.
00:31:30Too bad it's either a complete lie, or she's been playing us both.
00:31:37What are you talking about?
00:31:39We've been dating for three years.
00:31:42I have pictures of us together.
00:31:48What?
00:31:49She probably planned this from the start.
00:31:52Dating me to get close to the family, then setting her sights higher.
00:31:56You manipulative little trick.
00:31:59Face it, Uncle.
00:32:00You're just another rung on her ladder to the top.
00:32:05Face it, Uncle.
00:32:07You're just another rung on her ladder to the top.
00:32:14That's for every lie you just told.
00:32:20Adrian!
00:32:20How dare you hit my son!
00:32:22Where do you think you're going?
00:32:23We are not the finish here yet!
00:32:25Yes, we are.
00:32:31I'm sorry, I shouldn't have left you alone with that.
00:32:34Thank you for coming back.
00:32:35And for making up such a beautiful story about us.
00:32:43Your hands, what happened?
00:33:00As my fiancée, you have access to the family accounts.
00:33:04I expect you to use them.
00:33:06I... I didn't want to presume.
00:33:08You're a Crawford now.
00:33:14Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm.
00:33:20Dr. Anderson.
00:33:21Mr. Crawford.
00:33:22The embryos are ready.
00:33:24So we can proceed with the implantation tomorrow morning.
00:33:27I see.
00:33:31What is it?
00:33:32Is something wrong with the embryos?
00:33:34I've been thinking.
00:33:36Perhaps we should approach this matter in a more...
00:33:41natural manner.
00:33:43between a husband...
00:33:45and wife.
00:33:47What are your thoughts?
00:33:51I think that we should go to bed.
00:33:55We have a really big day tomorrow.
00:33:59So...
00:34:00I mean...
00:34:01Good night.
00:34:07You know, you look like a giant polar bear in that outfit.
00:34:12Focus on the procedure.
00:34:15Try to relax, Mrs. Crawford.
00:34:24There.
00:34:25See that white spot?
00:34:29That's her baby.
00:34:35You know, I can walk.
00:34:38Doctor's orders?
00:34:39You seem more nervous than I do.
00:34:46Merely following medical pursuit.
00:34:56Look at her.
00:34:59She's acting like a princess.
00:35:02She was probably a waitress last week.
00:35:07Now she's got Mr. Crawford wrapped around her finger.
00:35:10Then she's talking like a girl.
00:35:14I know what she's saying.
00:35:20Don't you want to call her?
00:35:21No...
00:35:45Adrian!
00:35:46Hmm, not quite.
00:35:47Looking a bit unstable there, baby.
00:35:49Let go of me!
00:35:50Come on, you used to love being in my arms.
00:35:54Remember how we would spend hours at the cafe?
00:35:58You would lean into me while reading your favorite book?
00:36:01Did she?
00:36:04Adrian!
00:36:05I was just getting food, I swear.
00:36:11Get out!
00:36:16My stomach.
00:36:18Tyler, what's wrong?
00:36:18In my stomach, I think that there's something wrong.
00:36:21If anything, anything happens to my fiancé or child, I can't guarantee what I'll do.
00:36:28And you.
00:36:30What you want, you'll never have.
00:36:34Never.
00:36:40Child.
00:36:41Three years, she wouldn't let me touch her.
00:36:44In a few weeks, with my uncle, and she's carrying his child.
00:36:48You want the perfect family.
00:36:52Well...
00:36:54It's not gonna happen.
00:37:06Thompson, clear my schedule.
00:37:08Everything over the next month goes to Jack.
00:37:10Sir, what happened?
00:37:11Do you need my help?
00:37:12You can't help on this one.
00:37:14Just do what I say.
00:37:17You and Ethan, you've never really gotten along, have you?
00:37:24Why is that?
00:37:31You seem very concerned about him.
00:37:34I... I just...
00:37:35Just get some rest.
00:37:36It's been a rough day for you.
00:37:38Adrian, why did you choose to believe me just now?
00:37:42No reason.
00:37:44I just know you're not like that.
00:37:46Thanks.
00:37:47Get some rest.
00:37:49Do whatever makes you comfortable.
00:37:51Anything at all, I'll be around.
00:37:53Anything I want?
00:37:55Are you sure about that?
00:38:10What the...
00:38:23What are you doing?
00:38:25This isn't nutritious.
00:38:27The baby wants chocolate.
00:38:30The baby wants chocolate.
00:38:32Yeah.
00:38:33And chips.
00:38:34And ice cream.
00:38:36You wouldn't want to deny your child, would you?
00:38:39I've been researching optimal pregnancy nutrition.
00:38:43See?
00:38:43Week by week.
00:38:44Guideline.
00:38:45Okay, okay, okay.
00:38:46How about a compromise?
00:38:48One treat per day.
00:38:51Half a treat.
00:38:53Three quarters.
00:39:16Congratulations.
00:39:18The fetus is developing perfectly.
00:39:21Really?
00:39:23Everything looks wonderful.
00:39:25Now that we're in the stable period, I would recommend you starting some prenatal exercise.
00:39:31What kind of exercise?
00:39:35Now, hold her from behind in a maternal pose.
00:39:45Maybe we should skip this part.
00:39:48Good training.
00:39:49Let's do it properly.
00:39:50Guide her arms up.
00:40:17Beautiful form, Mr. Crawford and Mrs. Crawford.
00:40:21Maybe we should continue this at home.
00:40:24Yeah, please.
00:40:43The charity gala isn't a test.
00:40:46Your father specifically invited me to attend.
00:41:08You look perfect.
00:41:12Just be yourself.
00:41:17Then this, this is not me.
00:41:41Adrian, it's been too long.
00:41:49You look exactly the same.
00:42:02And you must be the fiancée.
00:42:05I'm so pleased Adrian has found someone after all these years.
00:42:09That's really kind, but I'm sorry.
00:42:11Who are you?
00:42:15I'm just someone who cares about Adrian's happiness more than anyone else.
00:42:25Oh, my God.
00:42:28You two are finally back together.
00:42:31Everyone, look who's here.
00:42:33The golden couple.
00:42:36I heard Adrian Crawford was engaged.
00:42:39I knew it was you, Vivian.
00:42:41When is the wedding?
00:42:45Actually, I'd like to introduce you all to my fiancée, Lala Reed.
00:42:56We're expecting our first child, and of course, you're all welcome to the wedding.
00:43:01She's pregnant?
00:43:03Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:43:05I just assumed congratulations for you both.
00:43:12Adrian Crawford and a complete unknown?
00:43:15How did you manage that?
00:43:16Adrian chose her over Vivian.
00:43:18Is he crazy?
00:43:20Oh, Benji, how have you been?
00:43:22Great.
00:43:24Let's go, man.
00:43:31They can be so judgmental, can't they?
00:43:34Don't take it too personally, dear.
00:43:37Shh.
00:43:42Gentlemen!
00:43:43What are you all talking about?
00:43:50They do look like the perfect couple.
00:44:05Drinking?
00:44:06I thought you were pregnant.
00:44:08None of your business.
00:44:13You know how Adrian is.
00:44:15Always has to win.
00:44:17Especially against me.
00:44:18He hates when I take things from him.
00:44:21What are you talking about?
00:44:29Perfect couple, right?
00:44:32Until...
00:44:33Dun-dun-dun!
00:44:36Vivian fell madly in love with me.
00:44:39Leaving dear Uncle heartbroken.
00:44:43Since then,
00:44:44whatever I want,
00:44:46he has to take.
00:44:48Whatever I have,
00:44:50he has to win.
00:44:52Like you.
00:44:54What you want,
00:44:55you never have.
00:44:57Never.
00:44:58You and Ethan,
00:45:00you've never really
00:45:01gone along, have you?
00:45:04You don't get it.
00:45:06Stop being naive.
00:45:08You're just his tool for revenge.
00:45:18I'm just his tool for revenge.
00:45:30I'm just his tool for revenge.
00:45:34What do you think you're doing?
00:45:35You are pregnant.
00:45:37Why are you drinking?
00:45:38Oh, now you care.
00:45:43It's soda.
00:45:44I know what I'm doing.
00:45:59What happened back there?
00:46:01Talk to me.
00:46:04Mila,
00:46:04I am worried.
00:46:06So you talked to Ethan,
00:46:07but not me.
00:46:10Oh, you do care so much
00:46:12about your nephew,
00:46:13don't you?
00:46:28Mila, open the door.
00:46:33Please.
00:46:33Peace.
00:46:50We watched that season ago.
00:47:04The eggs are still warm.
00:47:07I apologize about last night.
00:47:09I was just worried about you.
00:47:13Worried about me or worried about the baby?
00:47:19What do you mean?
00:47:21Is this why you're being so nice to me?
00:47:24Making me breakfast, being all protective.
00:47:28It's just for the baby.
00:47:31Lila, you've been so strange since yesterday. Why?
00:47:36Was Vivian your girlfriend?
00:47:43Yes.
00:47:51And then she got with Ethan.
00:47:55Yes.
00:47:57Okay, so I'm just...
00:47:59But Vivian and I were...
00:48:06Sir, the Singapore Virgin is falling apart.
00:48:08We need you immediately.
00:48:09I'm in the middle of summer.
00:48:11The board is threatening to pull out.
00:48:14I'll be there.
00:48:21We need to finish this conversation as soon as I get back.
00:48:24Of course.
00:48:25Business first.
00:48:31Lila.
00:48:44Sir, there have been complications.
00:48:47Explain.
00:48:48During her absence,
00:48:50Mr. Ethan has been meeting with board members.
00:48:52Suggesting her sudden marriage plans indicate obstacle decision making.
00:48:58Several executors are questioning if someone so personally distracted should and hurt the company.
00:49:23Mr. Crawford, we've been discussing my personal life.
00:49:26Your son of Axis has let me be very clear.
00:49:35This company took a 40% profit loss before I took over.
00:49:40Within three years, I tripled our market share.
00:49:43Every major merger, every successful acquisition, every stock surge, my execution, my strategies.
00:49:51So, yes, I am getting married.
00:49:54And, yes, I took some time off.
00:49:56And, no, not a single person in this room has the right to question my commitment or my capability.
00:50:05Because without me, there wouldn't be a company left to me now.
00:50:14Now, shall we discuss the merger?
00:50:24Now, shall we discuss the merger?
00:50:57Adrian, what the hell were you thinking at the board meeting yesterday?
00:51:02I was doing my job.
00:51:04Your job is to follow the family strategy.
00:51:08Ever since she came into your life, you've been undermining everything we've built.
00:51:14You leave Lila out of this.
00:51:16You know, I don't have to stand here and listen to this.
00:51:19Yeah, run along.
00:51:21Adolfs are talking business now.
00:51:24We just need to bore him for a moment, dear.
00:51:26Business matters.
00:51:27You wouldn't understand.
00:51:35That girl is a poison to the Crawford name.
00:51:45She's nothing but a broodmare.
00:51:47After she delivers, pay her off and be done with it.
00:51:52Adrian needs someone who understands this world.
00:51:55Someone like me.
00:51:59Vivian is joining Crawford Industries tomorrow.
00:52:03Non-negotiable.
00:52:04She will follow you every day, just like before.
00:52:08And your little pet project can't stay home and gestate.
00:52:12That's all she's good for.
00:52:16Get out, both of you.
00:52:18How dare you.
00:52:19If you dare mention my wife's name again, I will burn Crawford Industries to the ground
00:52:24before either of you get to touch it.
00:52:26Adrian, be reasonable.
00:52:28She is worth a thousand of you.
00:52:32Tomorrow, 9am, Vivian starts.
00:52:35No discussion.
00:52:38Is that all?
00:52:39Yes, for now.
00:52:41But don't disappoint me again.
00:53:18Stop it.
00:53:20Stop checking.
00:53:22This is ridiculous.
00:53:25I was independent before.
00:53:28I don't need a man to make me breakfast in bed and to hold me whilst I sleep.
00:53:35No, I'm not going to be that girl.
00:53:41I can make my own meals.
00:53:44I don't need his perfectly prepared little plates or his nutritional spreadsheets.
00:53:52Improved marrow.
00:53:56Way to get back at Ethan.
00:54:03I'm fine.
00:54:05I'm fine.
00:54:05You're not fine.
00:54:06Hospital.
00:54:07Now.
00:54:07I'm fine.
00:54:08I'm fine.
00:54:09I'm fine.
00:54:11I'm fine.
00:54:22Thanks.
00:54:23I know we've had our differences, but I really appreciated you today.
00:54:29You know, you used to look at me like that.
00:54:33All sweet.
00:54:35All sweet.
00:54:36Sincere.
00:54:36Don't.
00:54:38Why not?
00:54:39Is there really no chance for us?
00:54:41Ethan.
00:54:44Lila, he's just using you.
00:54:47You're his revenge against me.
00:54:49A tool.
00:54:50And you deserve better than that.
00:54:54Adrian!
00:54:55Stop!
00:54:56What are you doing?
00:54:58I'm protecting you.
00:54:59From what?
00:55:00He's helping.
00:55:01He brought me here.
00:55:02My hand was bleeding.
00:55:02So now you're defending him?
00:55:04No.
00:55:04I'm defending the truth.
00:55:07Sometimes...
00:55:08I guess people surprise you.
00:55:10I see.
00:55:14Adrian...
00:55:14I'll call the doctor to come.
00:55:20I want a full blood panel, fetal monitoring, bring the OBGYN down immediately.
00:55:25Sir, it's just the one to come.
00:55:27I want a full prenatal checkup.
00:55:29I've already spoken to Dr. Anderson, he's going to be down here in 10 minutes.
00:55:32You always so control, aren't you, Uncle?
00:55:37Some of us actually know how to make Lila happy.
00:55:42Remember our beach dates?
00:55:46How you said I was the most fun you ever had?
00:55:52Thompson, bring in the catering.
00:55:55The Michelin star one.
00:55:56Lila says she's got a hankering for Australian Wagyu beef.
00:55:59Oh, well done.
00:56:01No sauce.
00:56:03I don't think that I did say...
00:56:05How about when we watched your favorite movie?
00:56:08Pride and Prejudice.
00:56:09BBC adaptation, 1995.
00:56:11She likes to watch it when she's still stressed.
00:56:14Which is why I upgraded our home theater system.
00:56:17To have all the original films from the BBC archive.
00:56:20You did what?
00:56:21You did what?
00:56:25Using money to get to her heart.
00:56:27Huh, Uncle?
00:56:32Oh, the Alzheimer's ring is fully renovated.
00:56:35Named after Lila's grandmother, as she mentioned.
00:56:38Oh, it's fully funded.
00:56:41Anonymous donor.
00:56:47He may be able to offer you money, but you're gonna miss this.
00:57:04Is this normal rich people behavior?
00:57:10I've already ordered the prenatal vitamins. They should arrive shortly.
00:57:13They're custom formulated to her blood and genetic profile.
00:57:17Wow, you remembered all that about me.
00:57:20I remember everything about you.
00:57:25Maybe you should come back when there's less testosterone in the air.
00:57:31Guys, she's tired. We should leave. Let her rest.
00:57:43Is this just another competition, Ethan?
00:57:46Or does he actually care?
00:57:58No.
00:58:04Yes, father?
00:58:06Vivian's being hospitalized.
00:58:09Overwork, they say.
00:58:10From cleaning up your company's mess.
00:58:13I have meetings.
00:58:14Cancel them!
00:58:15Go to visit her right now!
00:58:18Either you show proper respect the woman I chose for you,
00:58:22or or else I will have to call an emergency board meeting!
00:58:42you came
00:58:46let's skip the performance
00:58:47still so cold
00:58:52don't you remember when you used to bring me soup
00:58:54when I was unwell
00:58:55that was a long time ago
00:58:58we were really great together Adrian
00:59:01we could be together again
00:59:03I don't know what game you're playing at but it won't work
00:59:05what we had
00:59:08I never took it as seriously
00:59:09as you pretended to
00:59:12but Lila
00:59:13she's different
00:59:14she's real
00:59:16pregnant gold digger is real
00:59:18please
00:59:26I guess some things never change
00:59:31watch your words
00:59:34stay away from my wife
00:59:45my little girl
00:59:47daddy
00:59:50your hand
00:59:51it's nothing
00:59:55I need to tell you something
00:59:58I'm gonna be a mother
00:59:59is it that Ethan boys
01:00:01no
01:00:02no
01:00:02then who
01:00:04it doesn't matter
01:00:05but what does matter is that this is my baby
01:00:08and I'm gonna love them so much
01:00:12with all the love that you gave me
01:00:16baby
01:00:18I'm so sorry
01:00:19I'm sorry I couldn't
01:00:22couldn't give you better
01:00:24daddy
01:00:25if only I were healthy
01:00:26if I could work
01:00:27daddy don't
01:00:30but the hospital bills
01:00:32what are you getting money for
01:00:34don't tell me you sold yourself to some men
01:00:37no no it's not like that
01:00:38did someone take advantage of you
01:00:41my little girl pregnant all alone
01:00:44she's not alone
01:00:49hi Mr. Reid
01:00:50I'm Adrian Crawford
01:00:55I'm the father of her child
01:00:57Adrian
01:00:59I'm not just the father
01:01:00I'm the man who's going to spend the rest of his life
01:01:03making sure your daughter and our child get everything they deserve
01:01:06pretty words from a rich man
01:01:08not words
01:01:10facts
01:01:10I've already arranged a transfer to a private medical facility
01:01:13full treatment plan best specialists
01:01:17Adrian
01:01:18and I promise you this
01:01:21every morning
01:01:22she's going to wake up knowing that she is cherished
01:01:25every decision I make
01:01:27every step I take
01:01:28will be to ensure her happiness
01:01:29you really mean that don't you
01:01:31yes sir I do
01:01:34well
01:01:37maybe
01:01:39I can stop worrying
01:01:48thank you
01:01:49for
01:01:49what you said in there
01:01:51I know you were just trying to make my father feel better
01:01:54no no no
01:01:55I wasn't just doing anything
01:01:57every word I said in there is true
01:02:00Adrian
01:02:06Laila I need to tell you something
01:02:09I've been falling for you ever since you crashed into my office
01:02:11with that ridiculous donor questionnaire
01:02:14yes we had a contract
01:02:16but
01:02:17I realized
01:02:19you've become everything to me
01:02:22you're not my surrogate
01:02:25you're not my convenient fiance
01:02:29you're my partner
01:02:31if you have me
01:02:35but what about
01:02:36Ethan
01:02:37and Vivian
01:02:38what about them
01:02:42aren't you trying to just get revenge on Ethan
01:02:44and
01:02:45revenge
01:02:45I never loved Vivian
01:02:48and Ethan
01:02:49he's not worth his second thought
01:02:50really
01:02:52and who was the guy I saw competing with Ethan
01:02:57that was
01:03:03I was jealous
01:03:05okay
01:03:06the thought of you with him
01:03:08wow
01:03:09the great Mr. Crawford
01:03:11jealous
01:03:12don't mention it
01:03:14I have a reputation to mayday
01:03:29I'm not letting you go
01:03:31not ever
01:03:41surrogacy
01:03:42contract marriage
01:03:44oh this is too perfect
01:04:08oh this is too perfect
01:04:21whiskey neat
01:04:25what's so urgent
01:04:26i know something about your little ex-girlfriend that might interest you
01:04:30is this about her and my uncle
01:04:32it's about how she really got pregnant
01:04:36your perfect uncle
01:04:37he hired her
01:04:39she's just a surrogate
01:04:41their whole engagement is a lie
01:04:45a contract
01:04:48the board would love to hear about this
01:04:52next week's family meeting
01:04:55he'll reveal everything
01:04:56until then let's gather more evidence
01:05:01and once he's ruined
01:05:02i'll comfort him
01:05:04help him rebuild
01:05:06he'll remember who he truly belongs with
01:05:13and lila
01:05:15well once the truth's out she'll be worthless to him
01:05:18you can have your little toy back
01:05:23cheers
01:05:38um
01:05:39um ethan's in meetings all afternoon
01:05:41that's okay i don't mind waiting
01:05:45these documents require his immediate attention
01:05:52would you mind getting me some tea dear
01:06:00sorry to see agreements
01:06:01there are no contracts
01:06:04come on
01:06:06the train's always so organized
01:06:09where is everything
01:06:19it's just a stupid cat
01:06:31are you okay
01:06:33you're a beast
01:06:35attacked me
01:06:36i need your bathroom
01:06:39now
01:06:47adrian
01:06:50i've been waiting for you
01:06:56you know
01:06:57if you need an heir
01:06:59we could make one
01:07:01right here
01:07:03right now
01:07:06lila doesn't have to know
01:07:07she's already asleep
01:07:11it could just be our
01:07:12little secret
01:07:16here
01:07:18in the living room
01:07:21wherever you want
01:07:22someone might see us
01:07:24are you scared
01:07:30i know somewhere more
01:07:32private
01:07:40where are we going
01:07:42can't risk being interrupted
01:07:44can we
01:07:45ladies first
01:07:51enjoy the fresh air
01:07:53adrian
01:07:54adrian
01:07:55you can't do this to me
01:07:57i'm a crawford executor
01:08:04stop filming me
01:08:05this is harassment
01:08:07i will sue you
01:08:08i will sue you so hard
01:08:13adrian
01:08:13adrian
01:08:14adrian
01:08:15let me in
01:08:23everyone
01:08:24this crisis
01:08:26could have destroyed us
01:08:27but thanks to your
01:08:29tireless efforts
01:08:30crawford
01:08:31is stronger than ever
01:08:32to the best team
01:08:34in the business
01:08:38though
01:08:40speaking of tonight's
01:08:42celebration
01:08:42there's something you all
01:08:44should be prepared for
01:08:45for what
01:08:48my uncle
01:08:49is bringing his fiancee
01:08:51tonight
01:08:51the thing is
01:08:53her and i were together
01:08:55until very recently
01:08:58i know
01:09:00i know
01:09:01i know
01:09:01but please
01:09:02when they arrive
01:09:04act normal
01:09:05i couldn't bear any drama
01:09:08she left you
01:09:09for your uncle
01:09:11these things happen
01:09:15everyone
01:09:16i'd like to introduce you
01:09:18to my fiancee
01:09:19lila reed
01:09:20hello everybody
01:09:21it's lovely to meet you all
01:09:22i need to check some numbers
01:09:27did i do something wrong
01:09:37how are you feeling
01:09:39is the morning sickness
01:09:40over yet
01:09:41i'm fine
01:09:43you know
01:09:44i've been worried
01:09:46all this stress
01:09:47can't be good for the baby
01:09:50which hospital are you using
01:09:52i could drive you next time
01:09:54that's not necessary
01:09:57come on
01:09:58we used to tell each other
01:09:59everything
01:10:01just want to make sure
01:10:02you're getting the proper care
01:10:03if i know her hospital
01:10:05then i can get her
01:10:06surrogate history
01:10:07how thoughtful
01:10:09but adrian handles
01:10:10all my appointments
01:10:11personally
01:10:12the real hero of the hour
01:10:15wow
01:10:20beautiful
01:10:21isn't she
01:10:22the type of woman
01:10:24who belongs
01:10:24in adrian's world
01:10:27excuse me
01:10:28you know
01:10:30you know how my uncle thinks
01:10:31like a chess master
01:10:33every piece
01:10:35has its use
01:10:36some
01:10:37for business
01:10:38others
01:10:39for
01:10:40you don't know him
01:10:42oh
01:10:43but i do
01:10:44adrian crawford cares
01:10:46exactly
01:10:47about one person
01:10:48adrian crawford
01:10:49he sees people
01:10:51as investments
01:10:52vivian
01:10:53perfect for managing
01:10:55the company
01:10:56you
01:10:57well
01:10:59i think we both know
01:11:00what your role is
01:11:04he's wrong
01:11:05he has to be wrong
01:11:25everyone in this world
01:11:26has their place
01:11:27their
01:11:28purpose
01:11:30maybe it's time
01:11:31i found mine again
01:11:53baby when's the last time
01:11:54you ate something
01:11:55i don't know
01:11:58breakfast
01:11:59yesterday's breakfast
01:12:04that's enough for today
01:12:05okay
01:12:10the prenatal instructor said
01:12:12this exercise should help
01:12:14okay
01:12:15like this
01:12:16uh almost
01:12:27um i think i need a little
01:12:30more instruction
01:12:53everything looks perfect
01:12:55the baby's development's right on track
01:12:58really
01:13:00really
01:13:01really
01:13:01now that you're in the stable period
01:13:04intimate relations is perfectly safe
01:13:06as long as you're gentle
01:13:08just listen to your bodies
01:13:10and
01:13:11yes
01:13:11ah thank you
01:13:12doctor
01:13:18everything will be open
01:13:31dr anderson
01:13:40let's talk about
01:13:42adrian crawford's arrangement
01:13:45was it a surrogacy contract
01:13:50mr harrington
01:13:51doctor patient confidentiality
01:13:54hmm
01:13:54i hear
01:13:57that the new hospital complex
01:13:59is looking for department heads
01:14:02wouldn't it be a shame
01:14:04if
01:14:05your name was
01:14:06mysteriously removed
01:14:08removed from the list
01:14:13now
01:14:14about those hospital records
01:14:32oh my god
01:14:41surrogacy
01:14:42surrogacy
01:14:44five generations
01:14:46of crawford dignity
01:14:47destroyed
01:14:49by tabloid gossip
01:14:50i knew that girl
01:14:52was hiding something
01:14:57did you
01:14:58did you really pay some
01:15:00nobody to carry your
01:15:01air
01:15:01tell me it
01:15:04isn't true
01:15:12you
01:15:13it's your doing
01:15:15i
01:15:16adrian
01:15:19i need to discuss something with you
01:15:22privately
01:15:28adrian
01:15:29i can make all of this disappear
01:15:32all you have to do is remember
01:15:33who you really belong with
01:15:35who i belong with
01:15:36we were good together
01:15:37we can't be again
01:15:40give me the position i deserve
01:15:43as mrs crawford by your side
01:15:46i do need your help
01:15:48please
01:15:49never show up again
01:16:05i want to let them hurt you
01:16:08it's not me i'm worried about
01:16:10if they expose the truth about our arrangement you could lose everything
01:16:17nothing's more important than you and our child
01:16:38this emergency family meeting will come to order
01:16:42i have proof
01:16:43miss reed
01:16:45it's not adrian's loving bride to be
01:16:48she's just a surrogate
01:16:51paid to carry the crawford air
01:16:56i have proof too
01:16:58medical records from crawford medical center
01:17:01showing that miss reed underwent fertility treatment
01:17:04for which she was generously compensated
01:17:08paid surrogacy
01:17:10how common
01:17:13all right fine you want the truth
01:17:15yes it started with a surrogacy
01:17:19but lilo
01:17:21she's the woman i chose to be the mother of my child
01:17:23and i won't let anyone here slander her
01:17:26you want this arrangement
01:17:28fine
01:17:31but then
01:17:31it costs you everything
01:17:36resign from the company
01:17:37give up your inheritance
01:17:40the child can see in the family
01:17:42of course
01:17:43but the mother well
01:17:44her services won't be required after delivery
01:17:54yes
01:17:55i did the ivf treatment
01:17:57but i never
01:17:58never
01:17:59saw this baby as a business transaction
01:18:06you know what
01:18:07you can say whatever you want
01:18:08about me
01:18:09but don't you dare
01:18:11question my love for this child
01:18:23enough
01:18:28i'm willing to give up everything
01:18:30the company the inheritance all of it
01:18:32but i won't give up her
01:18:36she's my wife
01:18:38the only one that i will ever want
01:18:41we're getting married
01:18:43properly
01:18:44publicly
01:18:47fine
01:18:48you want to throw away everything
01:18:50for this
01:18:51for this woman
01:18:53then you will get nothing from this family
01:18:57nothing
01:18:59sign it
01:19:00renounce your inheritance
01:19:02all of it
01:19:06no no no no no
01:19:07adrian stop
01:19:09i'm not worth losing everything for
01:19:11you're worth everything
01:19:15the company
01:19:16the company
01:19:17the assets
01:19:17i built them once
01:19:18i can build them again
01:19:20but you
01:19:22you and our child
01:19:24they're our real future
01:19:30still time to think it over son
01:19:40let's go
01:20:04you've been at this for hours
01:20:06i just got to finish this last chapter
01:20:13i'll get you some food
01:20:24what do you mean you're cancelling the contract
01:20:26we've worked together for ten years
01:20:32no no no
01:20:33don't call adrian
01:20:34hello
01:20:36hello
01:20:36hello
01:20:37hello
01:20:38the singapore merger just collapsed
01:20:39they say they'll only work with adrian
01:20:41this is all your fault
01:20:43you and your billion plan to get rid of her
01:20:45my fault
01:20:46you're the one who can't handle basic accounting
01:20:49enough
01:20:51the board meeting starts in five minutes
01:20:53please tell me you have good news
01:21:04oh my god this story sounds exactly like the powerful scandal
01:21:08wait is this about the adrian crawford
01:21:14the billionaire said you're giving up everything for love and cry
01:21:23i think i just went viral
01:21:26i think you heard out the story is about us look
01:21:30should i be concerned about what else you've revealed about me
01:21:49have you seen the comments they're calling us heartless villains
01:21:53i can't believe they're trying to suppress all true love businesses
01:21:58property industries lost my business
01:22:00team adrian all the way
01:22:04yes penguin publishing um sorry i actually have random house on the other line so i'm gonna have to
01:22:10do the movie rights um i'm sorry i'm gonna have to call you right back
01:22:17okay thank you
01:22:18the movie rights
01:22:20oh my god my wife is so popular now
01:22:23i know
01:22:28your father
01:22:34son the board wants you back
01:22:37take your position your inheritance
01:22:40i'll have to ask my wife
01:22:43what do you think mrs crawford
01:22:50first order of business starting without me perfect timing i'm announcing your termination
01:22:57you can't fire me i'm a shareholder and a senior executive
01:23:02the company crisis last month wasn't an accident
01:23:05you and ethan deliberately sabotaged our deal
01:23:09you can't prove any free email every call every secret meeting without competitors
01:23:16all documented lawsuits already been filed you and ethan will be hearing from our lawyers
01:23:21consumers
01:23:34have stay in love
01:23:39and if i think my water just broke
01:23:43Yeah, come home.
01:23:48Mr. Crawford, they vote for new director.
01:23:55For her, he'd drop everything.
01:24:00Including a multi-billion dollar card.
01:24:11Before we vote, there is something you should know.
01:24:15Adrian and Lila were legally married two months ago.
01:24:21And they have my full blessing.
01:24:37Both my girls still awake?
01:24:45I'm just finishing.
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