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[VO] Previously on Beauty and the Billionaire...

We need to leave now.

The interview backfired.

Have you seen the online orders?

From our site alone since the interview?

Not great, I'll admit.

My father is full of criticism.

Well, Stan's been my friend for 30 years,

but he does have a hard time letting go of bad news.

Pearce said you want to see the letters.

I'll let you see them if you tell me

why you left the police.

No.

I'll come pick you up tonight around, um--

I can't tonight.

I have to work late.

Jess, hey!

What's all this?

-Dinner. -She already has dinner plans.

-For work. -With this guy?

This is my boss.

-Why does he look like a model? -Nick!

Try not to be impressed by everything.

My parents will look down on you for it.

Right.

And you must be Jessica.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Flynn.

Is there a reason you insisted she come?

I just wanted to meet your new assistant.

You never cared enough for me to bring Elaine to dinner.

Elaine doesn't make you blush.

It's been a tough week, but things are already improving.

Do you think maybe we should position

Brooke Tremaine to take over?

Are you really thinking of ousting your own son?

[scoffs]

-Mason! -What?

I'm trying to help turn things around.

Do you think you're making things better?

My dad got into some trouble at work.

He doesn't know that I'm working with Mason.

And if he did, he'd want me to quit.

I get it.

I got a job offer.

Dad, that's great.

What's the company?

Sinclair Electronics.

Why would you want to work for the very person

who ruined your life?

[tense music]

[tires screeching]

[music fades]

[electronic beep]

Good, you're here.

What's wrong?

Yesterday, the brakes on Mason's vehicle

started to have issues and nearly failed by the time

we reached the estate.

So that's what the problem was?

The line was punctured,

and plugged just adequately enough so

it wouldn't fail immediately.

You're saying it was done on purpose?

It was sabotage.

Obviously, this could have led to a serious accident,

possibly even fatal.

Yeah, or it was meant to leave Mason

injured or even easy to grab.

You're lucky you made it to the estate without incident.

Well, the vehicle is in the shop now being repaired,

and security around the garage is tighter.

Good.

Does Mason know?

Sabotage?

Yes.

I really think we need to take this to the police now.

No.

With everything else that's going on,

I don't want to be seen as more vulnerable.

Well, what about my old partner?

Please, let me take this to her as an off-the-books favor.

[phone buzzing]

It never stops.

It's not just the threats that are an issue right now.

[phone buzzing]

OK.

I have that wine label in Switzerland

that keeps wanting me to come out and see their operation.

Now might be the perfect time.

Distance could be beneficial.

You have a passport, right?

Yeah, but I don't think running away is the solution.

I mean, we're going to have to face this when we get back.

It's the least of measure we can take in the short term.

But she has a point.

Can your partner be discreet?

Yes.

See what she can do.

-[Elaine] What are you doing-- -Elaine, arrange the jet.

Try to keep the trip quiet.

-Where to? -Geneva.

For how many passengers?

Me, Pearce, and Jess.

I'm going to meet with Brooke.

Oh.

No calls from my father and mother.

Certainly.

Don't get used to traveling with him.

I'm usually the one to go.

Uh, OK.

I want you to track down where the car has

been over the past few days, any time it

was unattended or out of our control.

See if you can find some surveillance.

Maybe we can catch the saboteur.

Tampering with the brakes, it had to have been recent.

Possibly yesterday.

OK, start there and then work your way back.

I don't want to miss anything.

Got it.

We talked about something more

cutting edge with the design.

Go back and rework it.

I know we can do better.

Thank you, everyone.

Close the door.

Mason.

Everything OK?

[door closes]

My security team found deliberate damage to my car.

Are we talking someone keyed it or--

Tampering with the brakes.

It's connected to the threats, we think.

Oh.

So I'm going to Geneva for a few days.

Is that only because of the threats,

or does Stan have something to do with it?

It's a factor.

He was upset after you left.

Well, that's on him.

I'd like to keep the trip as quiet as we can.

People notice whether you're here or not.

You're not the most low profile person.

Let's do what we can not to advertise it then.

I know it's not the best time to go.

Well, yeah.

But I'll handle it.

OK, thanks.

-[guard] She'll be right down. -OK, thank you.

-Hey. -Hey.

Uh, do me a favor, hide your badge while you're here.

Oh. Yeah. Wow, so cloak and dagger.

[electronic beep]

OK.

Wow, nice digs.

All right.

So a few months ago, Mason Flynn started receiving these.

Flynn?

Wow, when you joined the private sector,

you really aimed high.

Just kind of happened.

But that is partially why I was brought on.

More has developed, too.

Like what?

Well, there's a break in in his mansion.

And last night, his vehicle was tampered with.

It could have been deadly.

Yeah, that's a lot.

OK, well, there's a ton of evidence

they could have missed.

His head of security has assured me

that they've collected the evidence,

had it sent to an independent lab, analyzed.

So far, nothing.

Well, I can't double-check his work at our lab.

That would raise some eyebrows.

I mean, I can't exactly hide who this is for.

Yeah, but you can check to see if it

lines up with any other cases.

I can give you Pearce's other reports as well.

OK, remind me again why they won't just open

an official investigation.

It's a different world here.

Any suspects?

Well, I mean, Mason has enemies.

But to this level, no one has any clear ideas.

Well, people underestimate the power of hate and greed.

Is there any life insurance angle or anything?

I mean, his parents are richer than he is.

He's single, never been married, no kids.

He's single?

Yeah. Why?

Do you think it's a scorned love interest gone crazy?

No, I'm just floored that he's single.

[chuckles] Well, he did break up with his girlfriend,

but that was recent.

OK, I will look into this.

Thank you, Trisha.

Mm-hmm.

Be careful.

[cicadas chirping]

Some mail for you.

Thanks.

Where did you say you were going?

Uh, Switzerland.

Wow, lucky you.

Yeah, I guess.

How long will you be gone?

I'm not sure. But at least a few days.

I-- I turned down that job.

You were right.

Even though I wanted to trust Meyers and

Sinclair Electronics again, it's, uh--

it wasn't the right thing to do.

I'm glad.

[knocking on door] [Jess] Yeah?

Oh, nice dress.

Your dad said something about Sweden?

Uh, Switzerland.

-For work? -Mm-hmm.

So you're going with Mason.

Shh. I don't want my dad to hear.

So now, you have to spend 24/7 with Mr. Billionaire.

You're going to have your own room, right?

Yes. Just... I don't know, think of it like

I get to go to Switzerland.

You want to go with him?

I have to go.

But at least it's a place I've never been before.

Well, how about I take you to Switzerland?

I'm not saying I want someone to take me there.

It's for work, remember?

[sighs]

I don't like it. I don't like any of it.

It's not right.

Well, if you think of a different solution, let me know.

Otherwise, this is what I agreed to.

[Nick] Well, he cornered you.

I read about this guy.

He's got to be a master manipulator, you know.

I have a friend who's an attorney.

We can get you out of this.

OK, he's not a master manipulator.

Are you defending him?

Nick, I can stand up for myself and others.

And that's what I did.

OK, I'm not going to weasel my way out of it

just because it isn't perfect.

Do you like being his assistant?

I'm not his--

it's not so bad.

You were a cop.

Detective.

Exactly, this is way beneath you.

How can you stand it?

Uh, are you mad because I'm an assistant?

Which there's nothing wrong with, by the way.

Or because I'm an assistant for Mason Flynn?

[scoffs] If I say the second one,

are you gonna be mad at me?

OK. Look, it's late. You should go.

What time is your flight? I'll take you to the airport.

I'm getting picked up.

By who?

A coworker.

So someone else is going with you.

Not just Mason?

Mm.

[moderate music]

You should get some sleep.

[sighs] I'm kind of wired.

You nervous about flying?

No, I'm just excited.

I've never been to Europe before.

Ever been anywhere else?

Canada.

That's it?

It doesn't count.

Well, aren't you going to try to get some sleep?

I don't really sleep well on planes.

Really? But isn't there a bed back there?

Hardly use it.

[chuckles] Are you uncomfortable flying?

No.

I'll get tired eventually and try shutting my eyes.

But then I just keep thinking, if I fall asleep now,

I'll get five hours of sleep, then four hours and three

hours, and on and on.

And then we're circling to land anyway.

Hmm.

So you'll be a zombie when we get there instead.

I'm used to it.

Oh.

I brought a book.

If that will help.

No, I'm good.

Thanks.

There are blankets in that cabinet if you want one.

Oh, thanks.

Oh, no.

It's this other one here.

[rumbling]

Whoa.

[mellow music]

You all right?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Thank you.

Yeah.

[lively music]

Do you come here often?

Occasionally.

Do you speak--

what language do they speak here?

French.

Some areas of the country speak German,

others Italian and Romansh.

That's a language?

Not one I speak, but yeah.

Why so many languages?

Well, because Italy is to the south of us.

France is to the west, and Germany is to the north.

Don't forget Austria.

And we're in Geneva now?

[Mason] East of it.

The wine label I bought is somewhere around here.

How much further, Pearce?

20 minutes.

You sure you don't want to go to the hotel first?

Yeah, daylight's burning.

[Pearce] OK.

[lively music]

Oh.

Monsieur Flynn.

Nice to see you again. -You, too.

This is Jess, my assistant.

And you remember Pearce.

-Bonjour. -Bonjour.

Come.

We have much to show you.

Here we are.

The flavor is very good, even better than last year.

Great. How's the output looking?

This feels like a very different product from the rest

of Mason's company.

Mm.

You can probably call it a hobby.

Although I think he bought this place on a whim.

[chuckles] Expensive whim.

[chuckles]

What else does he do?

He likes cars.

Right, the, uh, race car thing.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, speed is appealing to him.

He's a bit of an adrenaline junkie, occasionally.

[chuckles] That must stress you out.

Sometimes.

Although if he hurts himself doing something like that,

it's not on me.

[chuckles]

[phone buzzing]

Sorry, it's my father.

Do you mind if I take this?

Go ahead.

Hey, Dad.

Hey, Jess. How's Switzerland?

It's really nice.

We landed not too long ago.

[Gordon] Oh, you must be tired.

Mm, I slept a little on the plane.

Eh, it's always so cramped though. There's no legroom.

It wasn't too bad.

[Gordon] So, um, what are you doing?

We are touring a winery.

That's strange.

Yeah, Mas-- we just wanted to make a quick stop.

Oh, well, will you get a chance to see some sights

while you're there?

I don't know.

Well, take the time to enjoy things.

And if you see a souvenir you think I might like--

I will bring you something back.

[laughs] All right, all right. Love you.

Love you, Dad.

Bye.

Everything OK back home?

Oh, yeah.

Just-- never mind.

You sure?

Yeah.

I, um, just have to be better about watching what I say.

Ah, with your dad?

And everyone else.

Don't worry.

No one knows about the undercover thing,

except for Trisha.

My dad, he-- he didn't want me to work for Mason.

So he doesn't know that I'm here with Mason.

And Nick, well, he thinks I'm working

as an assistant, which he has an issue with for some reason.

And Elaine, um, she seems to hate me simply for being here

when she's not.

Mm.

Sorry.

Mm, don't be.

If I slow down and think before I speak,

everything will be fine.

I didn't think about what concealing your role

would mean for you.

And it wasn't my intention for you to have to juggle

so many versions of the truth.

I know.

It's all right.

Anything I can do to help?

Maybe jot down cue cards for me?

[chuckles]

Yeah.

This job can be hard on family and relationships.

You probably saw that in the force.

Yeah. It can work, though.

Not that I have it figured out.

You're married, right?

Oh, yes.

23 years.

My wife spends most of her time visiting her sister

and our kids who are grown.

Mm, that's nice for her.

Yeah, yeah.

My schedule is tied up with Mason's, so it works.

But the distance can be tough.

[door opens]

Wait here, please.

Oh, where would you like these?

Over there is fine.

[Pearce] Everything looks in order.

Good.

Are you planning to go out tonight?

Maybe dinner around 8:00. Find a place, will you?

See you in a bit, then.

OK.

Your room is 803 down the hall.

OK.

Would you like me to find a place for dinner for Mason?

No, no, I've been here before.

I have a few options.

Here's a spare key to the suite.

We'll leave at 7:45. [phone buzzing]

I'll be ready.

[phone buzzing continues]

This is Pearce.

[car honking at distance]

[knocking]

[knocking on door]

Is this normal?

It depends on his mood.

[keys jangling]

Mason?

[unsettling music]

Let him sleep.

He may not be happy about it tomorrow.

Well, he needs the rest.

Even billionaires get jet lag.

All right.

[mellow music]

You still haven't heard from Mason yet?

No.

He's acting like a hurt little boy.

Well.

What?

Can you blame him?

Have you ever thought that maybe this isn't

the life he was meant for?

What do you mean?

You said before that he could be better

at this than both of us.

Yeah, and he could be.

I mean, he's sharp.

He's willing to take risks.

He's got some good instincts.

But is this what he wants?

It's too late for that.

Do you want him to take over still,

even if he doesn't want to?

Or were you serious about Brooke?

No, that was--

that was just an idea.

What I want right now is for Mason to talk to me.

This running away from home stunt is--

is juvenile.

He's a grown man.

And he does work hard.

Maybe-- maybe he just needs a break.

No, it's bad timing.

He still hasn't dealt with all the problems

with those earbud things.

Do you want me to check in on things there?

I can do it.

Mm, it's less likely to annoy Mason when he finds it's me.

Whereas if you check up on the company--

Fine.

I thought this would get easier someday.

Maybe it still will.

[lively music]

-[winemaker] Good morning. -Morning.

This the new plot?

Yes.

We bought this from a family who had it for generations.

Come, this way.

How are the grapevines?

Oh, I wouldn't know.

Just looking.

So no green thumb?

No.

[chuckles] To be honest, it's all a bit boring to me.

Why buy all this, then?

Because I could.

Have you ever seen anything like this?

No, it's so quiet. And the mountains...

You know, out here, I can almost

forget about everything else.

It's not just peaceful.

It's--

Safe?

Maybe it's the anonymity.

Oh.

Uh, the winemaker and hotel staff

nearly tripped over themselves when they saw you.

I wouldn't exactly call that anonymous.

I could just have that effect on people.

[Jess chuckles]

Does the fame bother you?

Fame is a strong word.

Has its perks.

There are drawbacks, sure.

Imagine everyone wanting to be around you

because of what they might be able to get out of you.

Favors, money, influence.

Sounds lonely.

Makes you question people's motives, for sure.

I was 13 when the prettiest girl in school

started paying attention to me.

I thought I was in love.

[laughs] I know, 13, right?

Anyway, she was nice.

But she'd come over to the house,

her parents would pick her up, and start talking to me,

asking about my parents, suggesting

we all have dinner together.

My dad, he-- he saw right through it.

Took all of three minutes for them to pitch an investment.

Really just a way to get money out of my family.

So I got used to downplaying who I was if I could.

Do you ever wish you weren't, um--

Insanely rich?

[chuckles] I was trying to think of a different way to put it.

Yeah, it's crossed my mind a few times.

I can't say my lot in life has been hard.

Definitely not.

You ever wish things were different for you?

Yeah.

Like what?

Maybe different career path, depending on why

you left the police force?

Stop fishing.

It was worth a shot.

What were you planning to do after you quit, though?

I didn't know.

I still don't.

[birds chirping]

[car honks at distance]

OK, thanks so much. I'll keep my eyes out.

Many thanks.

Oh, Ms. Tremaine.

Elaine. What is it?

Have you been able to reach Mason today?

No, but I haven't really tried.

Is something wrong?

Some minor matters.

I emailed him, but there's been no reply yet.

He's got a lot on his mind.

I'm sure he'll get back to you.

Is he--

What?

Well, is Mason unhappy with me?

Maybe I overlooked some things, and that's why--

Why he didn't take you on the Switzerland trip?

Yes.

I can assure you he isn't upset with you.

I used to go on those trips.

You know how much work there is to do to correct

the Fly Earbud launch.

Mason needed to go, but he wanted you to stay to help get

the work done, and done right.

Oh.

You work hard, Elaine, and you do your job well.

I notice.

And you don't even work for me.

Thank you.

It's just hard not to feel overlooked, especially when--

What?

Well, I would like to do more than just

be his assistant. One day, you know.

I do.

How did you do it?

Become one of the most powerful people in the building.

Well, I studied hard, got myself through college.

It was only by chance that I came across an internship

with one of the smaller companies Stan Flynn owns.

I guess I stood out because of my work ethic,

and that's got me where I am today.

You have that drive, too, Elaine.

Don't doubt it.

Thank you.

So can you see the numbers on the AI integration with Fly?

Perfect. We'll get that.

What did you find, Derek?

The car was under watch at the office.

No blind spots, nothing showing any tampering

or even a chance for it.

Good.

[Derek] But there was maintenance scheduled.

An oil change.

Did you check them out?

Everyone and everything looked clean there.

But on the way back from the oil change,

the driver stopped and got some lunch.

Who was the driver?

Clive. He feels awful.

I checked where he stopped, and there's nothing to go on.

But given the timeline of the brake failure,

it's the likely spot.

OK.

Let me know what else you find.

I will.

[phone beep]

I don't care if it's childish. I don't like 'em.

They're just tomatoes.

I have an update on the car.

OK.

One of my team stopped for lunch the same day

that the brakes failed.

It's the only time the car was left unattended.

So it was an unscheduled stop.

Someone followed the car, then, waiting for an opportunity?

Might be.

Is there any reason to believe the driver is--

Clive's a good man.

My guys are vetted and clean.

[Jess] Clive from the house team?

[Pearce] Trust me, he's not the saboteur.

[Jess] Well, people change.

[Pearce] Not Clive.

Not like that.

Let's go. I want to go explore.

Where to?

There.

[lively music]

How old is this place?

If my French is any good, it was built in the 12th century.

Pretty impressive.

Not your kind of normal stop.

[chuckles] Don't worry, there's plenty of time tomorrow

to find something more fun.

We have that meeting with the sales team at the winery.

After that, then.

Let's have the concierge rustle something up.

OK, like what?

Something more my speed.

All right, you're not going to pull

another one of those flying squirrel stunts

like you did in Japan, are you?

What?

BASE jumping with a wing suit.

-It's terrifying. -You didn't jump.

[phone buzzing]

No, but I was pretty sure I was out of a job

when you hit the ground.

That was a perfectly acceptable landing.

OK.

[phone buzzing]

Everything all right?

Yeah.

Nick.

Take it.

OK.

Hey.

Jess, hey.

How's your day going?

It's fine.

Good, good.

And Switzerland?

Oh, actually really pretty here.

Tell me about it.

Well, we went to a vineyard, and it was so beautiful.

It was growing off this steep mountainside.

And the look of everything here, it's different.

You know, it's older.

Buildings are nothing like we have back home.

You should send me a picture.

What are you doing now?

Uh, we're touring this old basilica.

So you're with Mason.

Yes, and his bodyguard.

Well, it sounds like you're all having a good time.

That's not a bad thing.

[Nick] Easy for you to say.

I wish you would be supportive about this.

I mean, you asked.

I'm just trying to tell you a simple thing about my day.

I know. I'm sorry.

It just irks me to hear about him.

I didn't even bring him up.

Well, you kind of did.

He's here.

I can't help that fact.

I mean, do you want me to tiptoe around

you so you don't get upset?

I can't help how I feel with you being there

and me being all the way back here.

Nick, I-- look, I don't think you understand

how twisted up inside I am.

There's already so much I have to measure about what I can say

and what I can't say.

[Nick] What are you talking about?

You're just adding more weight on my shoulders.

You're in Switzerland.

It hardly seems like a burden.

I don't understand why you don't trust me.

It's not you.

It's him I don't trust.

I can't keep this up.

What do I have to do to convince you

he's not a bad person?

[Nick] I don't want to be convinced.

I just want you away from him.

Why don't you quit?

You know I can't.

No, you won't.

If Mr. Billionaire is so wonderful--

I never said that.

Then he won't have a problem with it, right?

I want you to come back.

I miss you.

Do you miss me?

Come on, don't-- don't do that.

I'm upset right now.

[Nick] Well, that's my answer, then, isn't it?

Maybe we should stop this before it gets worse.

[NICK] You mean before we break up over the phone.

Is that what you want?

I-- I think it's what you want.

Oh, well, maybe this is goodbye for a while, then.

I guess so.

It didn't have to be like this.

Bye, Nick.

[sighs]

[long sigh]

Jess.

Hey, uh, you all right?

Um, yeah, I'm good enough.

Sorry, I-- I didn't mean to, um--

It's OK.

Do-- do you want to talk about it or--

No, that-- that's OK.

Thank you, though.

Yeah.

Come on, let's go.

[footsteps approaching]

[Pearce] All set.

Thanks.

There's something you should be aware of.

Well, that sounds ominous.

Your father's been calling me.

What did he want?

He tried to impress upon me the importance

of you calling him back.

So he threatened you, or me.

Probably both.

I explained that I don't work for him.

[chuckles] I bet he loved that.

Yeah. [laughs]

Did something happen?

Mason.

That dinner at my parents' did not go well.

Worse than usual?

Yeah.

[sighs] Everything's all set for tomorrow.

Hey, Pearce.

I can only stay here so long before my father and the board

assume I'm avoiding my responsibilities, regardless

whether or not it's safe back home.

Understood.

Get some rest, Mason.

[lively music]

[engine whoosh]

At least it's not BASE jumping.

Amen.

[chuckles]

[lively music]

[birds chirping]

Think the water is warm?

Uh, no, I don't.

So I hope you're not thinking about jumping in.

Mm.

Not today.

[phone buzzing]

Yeah, Elaine?

He what?

When?

No, I'm-- I'm glad you told me.

Yeah.

I'll call you back.

You all right?

Keep that away from me for a bit.

Jess, you ride?

No, not really.

Thought cops rode motorcycles.

No, not me.

Pearce, get the other helmet.

I was really fine just riding in the car.

Just hang on.

Don't overthink it.

[motorcycle starts]

[lively music]

[engine whoosh]

Mason, come on.

[lively music continues]

Pearce is going to be worried.

He'll be fine.

Did you give him your phone so he

couldn't call you right now?

No, but that worked out well.

Given everything that's going on,

I didn't take you for one to ditch your security.

You're still here, aren't you?

[chuckles]

Are you going to tell me why you're so mad?

I'm not mad.

Not as much.

That ride helped.

So that was therapy?

Yeah, why not?

My dad sent Curt Lindsay to go check on the company,

making sure the--

how's he liked to put it?

The ship isn't sinking.

Just because you're not there doesn't mean the company

can't function without you.

Tell that to him.

I thought you get along with Curt.

I do, but he's my dad's friend first.

He'll always do his bidding.

Seems like he still cares about you, though.

[birds chirping]

What happened with Nick?

What?

You know all the gory details about my life.

It's only fair.

I don't think it works like that.

Why not?

Because, I don't know, it's kind of personal.

Yeah, that's why I want to know.

Come on.

Clearly, I'm spending more time with you

than anyone else in my life.

You won't tell me about the police force.

You gotta give me something.

I don't know. Ow!

What? You all right?

Yeah, it's a piece of glass.

Here, let me see.

Whoa, careful with it.

Sorry.

Was it-- [Jess hisses in pain]

Sorry.

You're bleeding.

-[Mason] Just-- -[Jess] Easy.

[Mason] Yeah, sorry.

Just a bit more.

You don't have a Band-Aid, do you?

No, that's in my other jacket.

Oh, yeah.

Uh, just a bit more.

There.

[mellow music]

Thank you.

Mm.

So, really, you're not going to tell me about Nick or anything?

[scoffs] Fine.

I had a case go wrong.

That's why I left.

Detectives, they're supposed to solve puzzles,

see the big picture.

You know, catch criminals, stop bad things from happening.

There was a series of bank robberies.

Same crew, four suspects.

And we were closing in on them.

But I don't know, something was missing.

I kept working at it and tearing it apart

and putting it back together.

And I just--

I figured out where they'd hit next.

Too late.

We arrived right as they struck, and things escalated.

They shot and killed someone early on.

I was the first on the scene.

A negotiator was on the way, but until then, it was up to me.

I tried to keep them calm, but they were panicking.

They threatened another hostage.

And they killed her.

We eventually caught them and got everyone else out.

But it wasn't enough for me.

I was cleared and told I did everything right,

but I just kept going over and over and over what I said

that day, what I could have said differently

to talk them down or if only I figured

out their pattern sooner.

I didn't stop the big bad thing from happening, and I just--

I couldn't let that go.

So I resigned.

[somber piano music]

I'm-- I'm sorry.

Do you want me to tell you why it wasn't your fault

and all that?

Not really.

But thank you anyway.

Why'd you tell me?

[chuckles] Because, um, you trust me, on some level,

to keep you safe.

Maybe I just wanted you to know the risks.

Or maybe I just wanted to trust you back.

Thank you.

[lively music]

Nick?

Oh. How are you?

Oh, fine.

Thanks, Mr. O'Brien. How are you?

With Jess out of town, do you need anything?

Got everything I need.

Good.

Have you heard from her?

Yeah, when she first arrived there.

You?

Not much.

She probably doesn't have a lot of time to herself.

Well, Jess works hard.

She gives it 110%.

Yes, she does.

And with Mason Flynn as the taskmaster,

I'm sure he expects 120%.

What do you mean?

Look, she didn't want me to say anything

because she didn't want you to worry.

She's working as Mason's assistant.

[laughs] I think you're mistaken.

No.

She's always tangled up working with him, long days,

long nights.

I mean, that's who she's with in Switzerland right now.

Are you certain?

120%.

[sighs] I didn't want her to have to be around him.

Yeah, me neither.

[sighs] How do I get her out of it?

I wish there was something we could do.

Maybe there is.

[car honking at distance]

[lounge music]

Good evening.

May I have the name of your reservation?

Flynn, for three.

Right this way.

It's nice to know we can count on the Italians, right?

[laughter]

[phone buzzing]

Hmm, look who's here.

Sorry, I just had a friend walk in.

Excuse me.

I have to take this.

Any dessert or coffee?

I'll have coffee, please.

Me, too.

Excuse me a moment.

[clears throat] Hello.

Mr. Sinclair.

Jess, wasn't it?

I'm surprised to see you, too.

Well, Mason has business in the area.

No, no.

You.

You're still with him, then.

Excuse me.

Can I get you anything from the wine list?

Oh, no, no, no, he's not staying.

Could you give me a minute, please,

until the rest of my group returns?

Thank you.

I figured Mason would be plenty busy putting

out fires back at home.

[chuckles] You seem overly fixated on him.

Well, he's a friend.

[scoffs] Friends don't stab each other in the back.

[laughs] I can--

I can see why he likes you.

You should leave.

Your loyalty to Mason is charming,

but I think you'll find I'm not that bad.

Gordon O'Brien.

Who's that?

My father.

You used him.

I don't recognize the name.

[laughs sarcastically] Oh, of course not.

Deniability, right?

I can see that Mason's told you some colorful tales

about me, apparently.

Did he ever tell you how we met?

I don't care.

He stole my girlfriend.

[chuckles] That was years ago, but that brazen

little pup wooed her away.

So maybe it's my time to return the favor.

That would be stabbing him in the back.

You have zero chance with me.

Haven't you done enough as it is?

We'll see.

It was lovely running into you, Jess.

Mason.

[clears throat] Enjoy your dinner.

What was that?

[sighs]

Any other plans to go out tonight?

No.

OK.

Get some rest.

Good night.

Sinclair is like a bad penny.

[chuckles] No kidding.

Did you really steal his girlfriend?

He's still stuck on that?

I had no idea they were together.

And as soon as I found out, I ended it.

I can't imagine anyone even wanting

to sit and have a meal with him,

let alone be in a relationship.

Sorry, he bothered you.

Kind of spoiled the day, huh.

Yeah, a bit.

I had fun earlier.

Thank you for the ride.

How's your hand?

Better.

Uh, well, have a good night.

[Mason] Good night.

[door opens, closes]

[knocking on door]

Oh, hi.

Pardon, Mr. Flynn.

This came for you while you were out.

Thanks.

Of course.

[unsettling music]

He's watching me.

The other threats were public images.

But this?

[Jess] Yeah.

And he knows where I am.

That doesn't mean he's right across the street.

But he could be.

Do you think it's Duke?

The timing is suspicious.

I doubt it's Sinclair.

I just spoke with the concierge.

It's an international package, so I'm

tracking down the local delivery partner

to verify if they're legit.

But I suspect the package entered their network

through a drop box in the US.

So the culprit isn't here.

He was able to find me, though.

Who, Duke or whoever sent these?

Either way.

It would be a big risk for Duke.

He wouldn't want to be seen here if he's sending you

threatening letters at the same time.

Unless he wanted to see how it affects me.

You know, rub it in.

Maybe he thought I'd already received it.

He was brazen enough to blackmail my dad.

And spy on my company.

That is not a stretch.

He would isolate himself from this.

Assuming it's him, which is a big leap,

he would hire somebody else to do the dirty work.

Or it's someone else entirely who's behind all of this.

Could we have him questioned?

No, not here.

We'd have to do that back home.

But we do have the letter tracking number,

so that's going to have to do for now.

Listen, whether or not you think it's far fetched,

I really do think we need to look into him more.

Mason, I recommend we leave in the morning.

The distance hasn't made a difference.

And I'd feel better if we had the rest of our normal security

measures in place.

Not that they've made a difference either.

Call the pilots.

[sighs]

[door opens]

[Jess] Hey, Dad. I'm home.

[door closes]

Oh, there you are.

Dad?

What's wrong?

Are you working with Mason Flynn?

[theme music]