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Tessa, you've been there 10 minutes. It's your first day at the Callaway

School. Don't make me ask again.

Stain Aurelia, the Upper East Side's finest.

Here I come.

Claire, the fencing team needs Callaway sponsorship.

I turn in my fencing form here, right?

Calloway doesn't fund cheap tricks.

Button up.

She's kissing the teacher?

Yours? Never been on a date?

Give it back!

Listen.

You didn't see anything.

Really? Then what were you doing?

You brought this what were you hoping for?

Keep this to yourself What lost your nerve

I'm not into you

Half an hour to drop off a form?

You're as much of a moron as your late old man.

I got lost.

I'm taking you to Conrad's estate. Meet your new stepfather.

He pays your tuition.

So behave.

That public school behavior would

ruin you on the Upper East Side.

Pull me into your mess and I'm kicking you right back to the booties.

Got it.

Welcome, Tessa.

Nice to meet you. Mr. Calloway.

I've always wanted a sweet daughter like you instead. I got a Wall Street tyrant

in a skirt

What

lost your nerve interesting a feisty wildcat

Make yourself at home, Tessa.

Ask Claire if you need anything.

You heard him. Stick with Claire. Do whatever she says.

Be smart.

Don't waste this chance.

I'm here to study, not to be anyone's servant.

A little attitude is normal at her age.

Claire was even harder.

Don't push your luck.

I'm tired. I'm going upstairs.

Your room's on the-

It's

her?

Studying someone else's toy?

You're such a creep.

I

can

be much worse.

Want to find out?

Let me go.

You were pretty bold earlier. Or was that just a one-time thing?

Tessa?

You're Claire?

So you're that Hicks daughter.

My new stepsister.

Welcome home, little sis.

How was school, Tessa?

Settling in?

Very interesting.

Elite schools sure have very close teacher-student relationships.

Claire, Tess is your sister now.

You two should get to know each other.

I know her pretty well.

Earlier, by the stairs... We bumped into each other.

My fencing form fell out.

She's right.

Quite an unusual form.

Tess is new here.

Show her the ropes, Claire.

Don't worry.

I'd love to teach her myself.

No need.

I'm a fast learner.

Are you?

Don't worry, Dad. We're getting along wonderfully.

Tessa? Yeah.

Big sis takes very good care of me.

Sis?

I like the sound of that.

Say it again.

You wish.

Tessa! What is wrong with you?

Take it easy.

Relax, Tessa.

No need to be nervous.

I am okay!

That can jiving which I Want to break both

her legs

Velvet

bar after school. I booked the best VIP room not interested

So you're the new girl, that idiot cop's daughter?

Who are you?

You don't deserve to know.

Listen, you little hick.

My family paid the compensation after your idiot father died.

See these?

His life couldn't even pay for them.

My father was a hero. He died wearing a medal

of valor. And you?

No designer clothes can give you class.

Money can buy you a place here, not manners.

Stay away. Your perfume makes me sick.

Bitch!

Enough. Teach that new hick a lesson.

How far do you want me to go?

I want the whole school to turn on her.

Drive her out of St. Aurelia.

And...

Make sure she never goes near Claire again I'll make her say it herself

Damn she's hot

You're

doing it wrong, let me show you lower your stand

Yes, just like that.

Go practice.

I'll teach her.

She isn't your property.

Do I need to say it again?

Sort up Lower your

stance Keep your elbow in Don't watch the blade

Listen to it cut through the air.

I Should hate her So, why do I feel safe in her arms

A starling heirloom passed down for three generations worth 200,000.

Why is it in my bag?

Victoria's gone to get a teacher.

They'll search your bag in three minutes.

I didn't steal it. I know.

I saw who planted it.

Why help me then?

Maybe I don't like Victoria.

But I hate how Claire treats you like hers.

Come with me. I can prove you're innocent.

Victoria's emerald bracelet is missing.

Julian says Tessa might have it. He just took her to the storage room.

Where's the proof?

Admit you stole it, drop out, and stay away from Claire. Then I'll talk

Victoria out of calling the cops.

So you never saw who framed me?

I did.

I planted it myself.

Victoria gives you a bracelet, and you commit a crime for her, so that's all a

Randolph is worth.

She wants you gone, and I'll make it happen.

Once the teachers catch you with it... No one will believe a poor cop's

daughter.

My father was a hero.

Don't you dare mention him.

Last chance.

Confess.

Dream on.

You gonna stab me?

Try me.

Take that!

You're so dead!

Which hand did you use?

She stole Victoria's bracelet.

I was making her confess.

I asked, which hand?

Are you insane?

All this for a thief?

Can I touch you?

Don't leave me here.

I won't.

Victoria gave you the bracelet.

So what if she did?

Alert the administration.

Call the police.

Now.

Put this on.

Sorry.

You do it. I won't look.

You can help me.

Are you sure?

Just minor sprains.

No concussion.

Don't leave her alone tonight.

The doctor said I can't be alone.

You don't want to kiss me?

You need to feel safe, not a kiss.

What if I want one?

Tell me tomorrow when you're not scared anymore.

Tonight, I'm just here to keep you safe.

Talk. Julian is in custody. The tape, bracelet, and prints are in evidence.

He admitted Victoria told him to frame Tessa.

And the school?

They want to handle it quietly.

If anyone pressures Tessa to settle, Calloway pulls all funding. Put the

Randolph acquisition on hold. Freeze all Sterling credit and business ties.

Should we release the recording?

No. She's the victim, not Calloway's weapon.

She'll decide when she wakes up.

You didn't release it?

It happened to you.

You decide.

Thank you.

I want some water, and I want to go downstairs.

Still scared?

A little.

But not when you're holding me.

Don't mistake needing me for liking me.

Why did you stop when I tried to kiss you last night? You just wanted someone

to make you feel safe. I felt sick when Julian touched me.

You helped me change. You held me. I didn't want you to stop.

I needed safety then.

I want you now.

Nice try.

You're blushing.

Drink some water first.

Is running away all you can do?

Stop teasing me.

I'm not as patient as you think.

Claire, are you downstairs?

The Randolph

acquisition is giving me a headache.

More ice.

What if the Fed keeps hiking rates?

It's temporary.

Cut off Randolph's funding and the market will do the rest.

What's wrong?

The water's too cold.

Stay on top of it tomorrow. I'm going to bed.

Do you know what you're doing?

You told me to wait.

Well, I've made my choice.

I choose you.

Don't start something you can't finish.

You're the one afraid of losing control.

Next time, I won't let you off this easy.

You're crazy.

She's your stepsister.

This won't work out.

A charity gala invitation?

Can I go?

You want to?

Yes. Please.

Fine. Great.

I heard Reinhardt will be there. I need a killer dress. He has to remember me.

I'll make sure he remembers you.

Am I going to a charity gala?

Or joining a convent?

I have a better body than those movie stars. Why hide it?

Some things are worth more when you don't show them off.

That's not true!

Every girl he's with shows cleavage, bare backs, and legs.

That's why they're just dates.

What's the difference?

A date gets attention.

A wife earns respect.

I'm not trying to be his wife.

Do you want him to forget you in five minutes?

Or remember you?

Remember me, of course.

Then don't dress like everyone else.

Upper East Side girls don't need to show skin to prove their worth.

Really?

Absolutely.

It suits you.

Isn't it a little conservative?

Trust me, it'll look great.

Okay, I'll trust you.

No one else gets to look at you.

Ryan Hart!

I'm your biggest fan!

I've saved every newspaper clipping and written you fourteen letters!

Fourteen?

You didn't get them?

I can mail them again tomorrow!

I just remember my producers waiting for me.

Congratulations. He'll definitely remember you.

It's this dress. I look like a nun.

I think you look beautiful.

Is that your new daughter?

Yes.

Tessa.

Everyone's trying to stand out. You're the only one who does.

It's nice to meet you.

May I have this dance?

Go on

Good partner makes all the difference.

Thank you for the dance.

The pleasure was mine.

Are you free for lunch tomorrow?

Sure, she's busy I Believe I was asking Tessa and

I'm saying no for her

Drink this.

It's just lunch. Why are you mad?

I'm not mad.

But you do have good taste.

This dress brought me luck.

Adrian is handsome and charming.

If it gets this much attention from men, maybe I should- Men love it?

You want men's attention?

That bad?

Jealous?

I'll go tell Adrian yes.

Claire, this is a charity gala, not a fencing match.

Apologize to Adrian.

Not a chance. He's been staring at Tessa since she walked in. One dance, and he

asks her to lunch alone.

That's how high society works. Tessa needs to learn it. You offer your wife

and daughter to business partners?

No one's forcing anyone.

Just a drink. Just a dance. Just lunch. It's always just something.

Enough! Stop projecting your filthy thoughts onto everyone.

I'm filthy?

Mom used to go to those parties with you didn't smile enough her fault a client

turned on you also her fault Claire Shut up because your normal networking wasn't

just dancing and dinner it included sleeping with clients

Did I hit a nerve?

Is that why you're lashing out?

Shut up!

You failed as a husband.

Even worse as a father.

Enough!

I didn't want lunch with Adrian.

This has nothing to do with Claire.

But you just... I never meant to go! This is ridiculous!

You're already so rich.

Why do you still do this?

This is how high society works.

I don't buy it.

Saying no would affect the deal.

You don't understand how this world works.

I only know business shouldn't depend on women pleasing clients.

Thank God I have Alina.

She's much smarter than your mother ever was.

Don't talk about Claire's mom like that!

Learn from your mother if you want to stay in this family.

Don't be another Claire.

I'll get the first dad kit.

This might sting a little.

It's nothing.

Thank you for turning Adrian down for me.

If you don't want something, say no.

People don't always listen.

I will.

Claire. Hmm?

Why don't you live with your mother?

She has a new partner and twins now.

A boy and a girl.

She asked me to live with her.

Then why don't you?

She's happy now.

I don't want to get in the way.

She fought hard for that happiness.

So you're staying here for your father?

He isn't worth it.

My uncles and cousins are all circling Calloway and Co.

One mistake from Dad and they'll take it.

But your father, he doesn't believe in you.

Then I'll prove him wrong.

I can make Calloway stronger without trading women for deals.

You will.

I know you will.

You believe in me that much?

Sure. You're the Wall Street tyrant in a skirt.

What is your mother like?

She's a photographer.

She loves traveling with her camera.

Rose Manor.

She gave it to me.

You own a manor?

It's a rose garden that's over a hundred years old.

She said when I found someone I loved, I should take her there.

That's one lucky person.

What are you doing?

What do you want me to do?

Claire? Tessa?

The driver is waiting. It's time to go home.

We should go home?

Stop following Claire's example, which will be never nows.

What do you mean?

She's the heir.

And who are you?

Someone with dignity.

Will dignity keep you on the Upper East Side?

So I have to have lunch with him?

Adrian is handsome and rich. Girls would kill for this chance.

If you like him so much, you go.

I'm doing this for you!

You're just afraid it'll cost you this cushy life.

That's just normal networking.

Then what?

Sleeping with him?

You!

Can't win with words, so you use your fists.

You two really are made for each other.

Who are you? Let me go!

Victoria?

Weren't you suspended pending investigation?

You're so naive.

Money can make any problem disappear.

It wasn't a misunderstanding.

My lawyers say otherwise.

This is Manhattan.

We play by our own rules.

No, it's not.

Because of you, we've lost hundreds of millions.

You brought it on yourself.

I'll teach you what happens when you cross the Sterling's.

Please, stop.

You think Claire stood up for you once and you're now one of us?

You're insane.

Stay back!

One more step and I'll take a picture.

The whole school will see what a slut you are.

Are you hurt?

No.

Watch out!

Tessa!

She can protect me. I can protect her too.

You dared to hurt her?

I'll handle this myself.

My torn uniform, the camera, the scissors, and this cut are all evidence.

Are you going to take the blame for her or tell the police the truth?

Victoria made us do it! Shut up!

Let David represent me.

All right.

I'm pressing charges.

This time I'll handle it myself.

All right.

Cut isn't deep. Keep it dry for a few days.

The camera, scissors, and both students' statements are enough to open a case.

How do you want to handle this?

Call the police.

Submit the evidence. I'll testify myself.

All right.

We'll do it your way.

The police are waiting in the board office.

I'm coming with you.

They dragged me into the stairwell, cut open my uniform, and tried to take

photos of me half-dressed.

Victoria lunged at Claire with the scissors.

I was hurt stopping her.

It was only a joke!

Would you have stopped if I hadn't escaped?

She made us do it!

Victoria Sterling, please come with us.

We've known each other for over ten years.

I did it because I love you!

I never loved you.

Then what makes her so special?

She's Tessa.

She stole you from me! You'd never treat me like this if it wasn't for her!

Victoria is suspended from the fencing team pending the police investigation

and further action by the school.

How many people have a thing for her?

Tessa, I'm sorry.

Then why apologize?

You're angry. I must have done something wrong.

You keep attracting women everywhere you go. Why else would Victoria keep coming

after me?

I never let her on.

But she has feelings for you. She sees me as her rival. This is all because of

you.

I'll deal with it.

She won't get near you again.

So you were jealous?

I was not!

Then why do you care so much that she loves me?

Tessa?

Do you like me?

How could I?

I've just never dated a woman before. It felt new, that's all.

Claire, that's not what I meant.

Wait! I was angry. I didn't mean what I said.

Move.

Claire!

Tessa, are you an idiot?

Tessa, where's Claire?

She left.

Damn. I promised coach I'd remind her about tomorrow morning's inter-school

equestrian meet.

She's supposed to judge.

Claire will be there? Of course. She was last year's individual show jumping

champion.

She's beautiful.

Shirley is gentle. She's perfect for a beginner.

She doesn't like me.

You just met. She'll warm up to you.

Horses love fresh carrots.

Or sugar cubes.

I brought both. Let's go get them.

She could fall and die.

I didn't pay you to grow a conscience.

Shirley, look what I brought you.

You like me now, don't you?

Can I ride you?

Great job.

Good, you're learning fast.

Relax, don't grip so hard with your legs.

Claire, about what I said yesterday... We'll talk later.

Aren't you suspended?

This isn't school, and the Sterlings own part of this club.

Staying in the saddle doesn't mean you can ride.

Still better than you.

Wanna race?

Victoria! Tessa just started!

One lap?

Don't tell me you're too scared.

You're on!

Victoria almost made the school team. Tessa, maybe you should back out.

Still time to back out if you're scared.

You should be.

Easy, Shirley!

Slow down!

She'd rather risk her life for that trash than even look at me!

Stop! Please, just stop!

Tessa! Hold on!

I can't control her!

Give me your hand.

I can't! I can't do it! Trust me!

Give me your hand! I won't let you fall!

You're safe now.

Claire, you're shaking too.

I'm not.

You're holding me so tight I can barely breathe.

Don't look at the cliff.

Breathe. I can't. I'm still scared.

Then hold on to me.

If you hadn't caught up.

No ifs.

Claire.

I'm here.

I want a kiss.

Are you sure?

I need you.

Something was wrong with Tessa's horse.

Investigate Victoria and the stable hand.

It's time to settle this once and for all.

Tessa, are you okay?

I'm fine.

We found a spike in the white horse's shoe. The stable hand said Victoria paid

him $5,000.

Apologize. Why should I?

A worker will say anything to save himself!

The spike and the cash-filled envelope are in evidence.

Everything will be turned over to the NYPD.

Apologize to Tessa.

What is she to you?! She's mine.

We've known each other for over ten years!

Our families have worked together for decades!

That doesn't excuse hurting her.

She didn't die!

The horse got spooked! What more do you want?

Premeditated assault, bribery, sabotaging a competition horse. You can

explain the rest to the police.

You think the law can do anything to me?

The Sterlings have the best lawyers in New York. They'll make this look like an

accident.

Since you love using money to control everything, outspend the Sterlings.

Make sure justice is done for once.

No settlement.

No drop charges.

No one will clean up your mess again.

Are you really going to destroy me? You chose this.

Touch Tessa again, and I'll wipe the Sterling name off.

I know you like women.

What if I tell the press the Callaway heir likes women and fell for her own

stepsister?

Society has no mercy for people like you.

Once this gets out, Callaway & Co's stock will crash, and you'll lose your

status as heir.

Even if I lose my place as heir, I can still wipe the Sterlings off Wall

Street. Is that a threat?

Haven't the hundreds of millions you lost taught you anything?

I don't make empty threats.

Victoria Sterling, you're under arrest on suspicion of aggravated assault.

Let go of me! I want my lawyer!

What did Victoria say to her?

What did Victoria say to you?

Nothing. You've been avoiding me since we left the club.

I haven't.

You won't even look at me.

Then why did you kiss me near the cliff?

Forget it.

I don't want to.

You said this was just new to you because you'd never dated a woman.

I was angry. I regretted it immediately.

I was afraid to admit I could really fall for a woman.

You don't know what you want.

Maybe I don't.

But I know it hurts when you ignore me.

I don't know if this is love, but I really like you. I get angry when

someone else likes you. And when I'm scared, you're the only one I think

about.

I don't know if this is love, but I really like you.

You don't like me. You just depend on me. You don't get to decide that for me.

I don't like you.

I really do.

You hit me?

You don't listen to a word I say.

What are you talking about?

Stay away from Claire.

Stop having those sick thoughts about her.

There's nothing sick about liking her. This is New York, not that backwater

high school you came from.

Two women together are a disgrace to high society.

So what?

If this gets out, Calloway and Co. stock will crash.

Claire will disgrace the family and lose her place as heir.

Is that why she rejected me?

You're not to see Claire alone or go into her room.

No.

What did you say?

I won't pretend I don't like her just because other people can't accept it.

Enough!

I'm not a child. You can't hit and insult me anymore.

I know who I like and I know what I want.

That's right. You're 18 now.

Old enough to marry.

What do you mean?

Adrian's interested in you, and Conrad needs a new deal. Are you insane? I've

met him once! You can fall in love after you're married. Plenty of girls would

kill to marry Adrian. I won't marry him!

It's not up to you. I'll speak to Conrad.

Tessa, you're not going to school.

Why not?

I've applied for a leave of absence for you.

Who gave you the right?

I'm her mother.

Hmm. Adrian will pick you up at noon.

Our families are discussing a match. I never agreed!

Carraway doesn't trade women for partnerships.

This isn't a sacrifice.

Adrian's young and capable.

He'll inherit the Walker Empire.

Marrying him would only benefit Tessa.

No. One of you can marry him.

Watch your tone!

Claire, you do like me, don't you?

If Tessa wants to stay here, she needs to prove her value. She doesn't have to

prove a damn thing to anyone!

She's 18.

It's her decision.

Why don't you want me to go?

Adrian isn't right for you. Is that the only reason?

You care about me.

Your family.

I don't like you. So it's only because I'm her stepsister.

Tessa, will you meet Adrian?

It's only lunch.

Get to know him.

Fine, I'll go. Tessa, Conrad is right. You can't keep deciding for me. I'm 18.

I can decide who I date.

There's one rule here. The harder a dish is to pronounce, the smaller the portion

and the higher the price.

Someone you know?

No.

She followed me after all.

If she really doesn't care, why is she waiting outside?

The view outside must be more interesting than I am.

No, I was just looking at a car.

That car's been sitting there for 40 minutes. Unless it can do a backflip, I

don't see the appeal.

Finally, a smile.

I was starting to think lunch with me was punishment.

Not at all. You're funny and charming.

After lunch I'll take you somewhere every girl loves.

Where? It's a secret.

This place is beautiful.

Wait, is this a bridal boutique?

You'll see once we're inside.

They've only met twice and they're looking at wedding dresses?

How desperate is she to get married?

Why did you bring me here?

Relax. I'm not asking you to marry me.

My sister's an artist.

She exhibits all over the world.

Her wedding's coming up, but she hasn't even picked a dress.

The bride isn't choosing her own dress?

She handles the wedding vows. I handle everything else.

You're about the same size.

Could you try on a few so she can choose when she gets back?

Sure.

What style does she like?

Vintage and simple.

She hates anything covered in lace.

Then not this one. It looks like a wedding cake ate her.

Perfect timing.

Tessa's trying on dresses.

You can help us choose.

You've only met twice, and she's already trying on wedding dresses.

You two seem perfect for each other.

Does she want me with Adrian that badly?

Better late than never.

Do you even know him?

At least Adrian knows what he wants.

It's a whim.

You don't ask for much, do you?

Claire, tell me you only said those things because you were angry.

She'd rather watch me go to someone else than admit she wants me.

Choosing a dress is apparently harder than negotiating an acquisition.

The fitting room is ready.

Since you're here, sis, help me choose.

I've never seen stepsisters this close.

And I've never met such an attentive uncle.

Hey, I'm only ten years older than you.

Then why does an old man like you keep chasing a schoolgirl?

Claire, she's an adult.

So? So act like one.

Stop interfering in her love life.

I'm warning you, stay away from her.

And if I don't?

You look beautiful.

You'll be the most beautiful bride in New York.

Can I take a few pictures? I want my sister to see how the dresses look.

Sure.

You've been a huge help today.

Let me thank you properly.

I only tried on a few dresses. It was nothing.

I still owe you.

How about a movie?

What am I hoping for?

She won't stop me.

Sure.

Only Tessa, Mr. Walker.

I'm not invited.

I didn't think you wanted to see a movie with us.

You're not me. How would you know?

Exactly.

You're not Tessa. How would you know who she wants to date?

And then he finds out the truth.

That's mine!

I want it.

Okay.

What is it?

Something came up at work. I have to go. Is it serious?

It's fine. I'll make it up to you next time.

Miss him already?

I'm just worried.

Something happened.

The bridal shop's probably still open.

Run after him, you might squeeze in a few more dresses.

Do you really want me to choose him?

I just wish you had better judgment.

My judgment may be bad, but at least I know why I'm angry.

Unlike someone who followed us all day and still won't admit why.

I was afraid you were being played for a fool and didn't even know it.

What are you soaring about?

The air is better over here.

Your boyfriend ditched you?

None of your business.

Don't be so cold. I can keep you company.

No thanks.

Please leave.

Movies are no fun alone.

After this, we could find something better to do.

Are you interested in me?

Of course.

Who wouldn't be interested in a girl this pretty?

What do you want?

Start with a kiss.

What the hell are you doing?

Get out.

If this keeps going...

She'll really leave me.

Are you insane?

He was trying to take advantage of you.

Why do you care?

So you just let anyone kiss you?

You don't care anyway.

Who says I don't- You bitch!

You think you can throw me around?

You're dead.

Stay back.

What are you waiting for? Get her!

Watch out!

Didn't I tell you to stay out of this?

You don't get to decide for me.

Miss Calloway, I'm terribly sorry.

I've called the police.

They're too loud.

I'll have them removed immediately.

Clear the theater.

The movie isn't over.

Yes, right away.

I regret it.

Regret saving me or following us?

Regret rejecting you.

I was jealous watching you have lunch with Adrian.

When I saw you in a wedding dress beside him, I wanted to make him disappear.

You said kissing me was just an impulse.

I lied.

Because loving you could cost me a lot. So what happens tomorrow?

Will you push me away again after you've had time to think?

No. Then what am I to you?

Not my sister.

My girlfriend.

The person I want to be with.

How did things go with Adrian today?

We had lunch, tried on wedding dresses, and saw a movie.

He took you to try on wedding dresses?

For his sister. That still means he trusts you.

Did he say when he'd see you again? Something came up at work, so he left

early. It's normal for a man to put his career first. The deal between our

families is already moving forward. You'll have plenty of chances to spend

time together.

This is for you.

You did well today. I haven't graduated and I already feel like I work for the

family business.

What does that mean? Lunch with a client, modeling dresses and movie, then

a bonus when I get home.

Don't push it.

Tell her you won't marry Adrian.

What?

Nothing. Go upstairs.

I'll find something to eat.

Working out alone is boring.

What are you up to now?

Just adding some resistance.

The Wall Street tyrant gets shy?

How am I supposed

to work out like this?

This is part of the workout.

Done already?

A different kind of workout.

Adrian, you're a nice guy. Funny, charming.

I'm sorry, I don't have feelings for you, but we can be friends.

Stop. This sounds like a eulogy opening. Not yet. I need time to mourn.

How long?

At least until I finish this coffee.

One piece of advice.

The Upper East Side forgives lies, betrayal, even crime.

But it rarely forgives anyone who's different.

Especially when that person is a Callaway.

The Walkers still own Calloway stock.

If she ever needs an ally, tell her to call me.

Take care.

What did you say to Adrian?

He told Conrad you two aren't right for each other. I don't like him. You knew

that from the start. Most girls would kill to marry him.

Are you determined to cling to Claire and ruin her, the Callowacks, and me? I

fell in love.

You're my mother. Why can't you be happy for me?

Be happy about this twisted relationship?

Two women?

You call that love?

Don't you dare say that!

If I'd known you'd become a freak, you should have died with your stupid

father. Don't dare insult my dad.

He died saving people.

He got killed playing hero. How is that not stupid?

At least he never traded me for money.

The manicurist is here. I'll be right there.

Apologize to Dad.

Move. Apologize!

What's this?

I investigated Elena.

when she started seeing Conrad.

Why are Dad's medical records in here?

Elena and your father were separated, but they weren't legally divorced yet.

She was with Conrad?

Before she divorced Dad?

When the accident happened, she was still his legal wife and his next of

kin.

Your father was hit by a car while saving a child.

He was still alive when he reached the hospital.

Mom said he'd already stopped breathing at the scene. She lied.

The doctors recommended an immediate transfer for surgery. He had a chance of

surviving, but Elena refused.

Who refused?

No. She wouldn't give up on Dad.

Soon after your father died, she married mine and brought you to New York.

He might have survived?

He's Mary Kirch this.

You refused the transfer and stopped treatment!

You killed him!

He was badly injured.

Even if the surgery worked, he might have been bed-dread for life.

So...

You let him die? Was I supposed to care for a bed-ridden man forever?

He was hurt saving someone!

That's why I said he was stupid. He ruined his life for a stranger and

dragged both of us down with him. He was your husband!

We didn't love each other anymore.

You were already with Conrad, weren't you?

Dad's death even saved you the trouble of a divorce.

Is that it?

I made the most practical choice.

You refused to save him so you could marry into the Calloway family sooner?

So what?

Once he died, I could finally escape that miserable life.

I'd rather live like that forever if it meant having him alive.

You're no longer my mother.

What did you say?

You're not my mother anymore.

Then get out right now!

If I'm not your mother... Get out!

She isn't going anywhere.

You don't get to decide that!

This is my home!

Calloway Manor belongs to the family trust.

It doesn't belong to Dad.

And it certainly doesn't belong to you.

Tess is part of the family.

This is her home.

You're the one who should leave.

I'm Conrad's wife!

Then he can buy you a house.

You're throwing me out?

Should I have the staff pack your bags?

Fine. Maybe I can't control you two, but someone can! I'm going to Frankfurt to

bring Conrad back!

No!

Let her go Conrad can't know about us.

He'll find out eventually But not now

Where are you hurt?

Conrad can't find out. He'll disinherit you.

Don't worry about that now. How can I not? You stayed for Callaway and Co. all

these years. It's everything you fought for. It doesn't matter.

Yes, it does.

Whatever I lose, I can get back.

You don't have to worry about me.

This is all because of me.

It isn't your fault.

I can walk!

Your knee is hurt.

Drink something.

Elena must be at the airport by now. Aren't you worried?

We have to face it someday.

He'll force us apart once he finds out.

He can try.

What if he disinherits you?

I don't want you to lose what you fought for because of me.

This isn't because of you.

It clearly is.

I made the choice.

What if I'm no longer the heir and lose everything?

If I become poor, will you still love me?

I'll love you no matter what.

You sure?

Even if all you have left is Rose Manor.

That doesn't sound very poor.

Then no manor either.

As long as you're still you, I'll love you.

Does it still hurt?

No.

Tessa, look at me.

Are you sure?

Yes.

Not because you're scared or because of what happened tonight?

Only because I want you.

You can still change your mind I won't

Everyone out!

I flew back from Frankfurt overnight.

Tell me Elena's lying.

She's telling the truth.

You tell me!

I love Claire.

Love?

I'm asking her.

Ask me.

I can answer for myself.

I welcomed you into my home, paid your tuition, and introduced you to Upper

East Side society.

Is this how you repay me? I didn't use anyone.

I only... First you got close to Claire.

Then you climbed into her bed.

What's next? Taking over Calloway & Co.? Watch what you say. I'm asking her!

I love her for her, not her money.

$500,000. Leave her!

She's not for sale.

I love her. This isn't about money.

Nice try.

At least your mother knew her price. You're even greedier. I'm not her!

No? She used a man to get into the Calloway family. You're using a woman.

Isn't it the same game?

Don't compare her to Elena.

A poor cop's daughter.

Spends a few days in this manor and thinks she's one of us? Don't you dare

insult my...

He couldn't even stay alive.

You'd hit your father. What I'll do?

Don't finish that sentence.

She'll destroy your father, and I can't promise for her? Hurt her again, and I

can't promise what I'll do.

She'll destroy your reputation, your inheritance, and the entire Calloway

family. Then that's my choice.

Get out, and stay away from her!

If she leaves, I leave.

Point at me.

You think I won't?

Then shoot.

Scared?

Because Callaway still needs an heir.

I'll ask one last time.

Her or Callaway?

Don't choose me.

You've worked for Calloway for years.

I can leave.

I can never see you again. I won't let you.

Stay, and I'll pretend nothing happened.

I'll keep paying her tuition and living expenses. So you can keep humiliating

and trading her?

She's not good enough for you!

I'll decide that.

Leave!

And I'll call the board tomorrow, disinheriting you, freezing your

accounts!

Claire, enough!

I told you, this is my choice.

Without Calloway, she has nothing to offer you.

She'll leave as soon as you lose the mansion, driver, and money.

Then we'll see whether I'm still Claire Calloway without any of it.

Walk out, and you're no longer my daughter.

You never deserve to be my father anyway.

Don't reject me again.

You'll make me look like a fool.

Then never come back!

Where are we going?

The hotel first.

Then we start over.

What about Calloway?

He'll disinherit you.

I'm not giving up Calloway. Conrad can take anything back.

What I'm going to resume, no one can take away.

What if you can't?

That's the price I have to pay, not yours.

Mom used Dad's death to break into Upper East Side society.

Now you're losing everything because of me.

If I leave with you, how am I any better than her?

It's completely different.

Elena made a life or death decision for your father.

I'm deciding how to live my own life.

I'm afraid one day you'll look at me and regret what you've lost.

I'll only remember that I finally lived for myself once.

I can't do this!

We have to break up! Go back and be the heir!

No.

You can't veto that!

Listen.

I've made my choices.

I won't trade your life for my place as heir.

And I won't give it up just to prove I love you.

What if you really have to choose between the company and me?

Then I'll take down whoever made that rule.

I'm keeping both you and the company.

She kissed a woman gross the freak still dares to come back Where are you rushing

off to?

How are you here?

Conrad called his lawyers got me out on bail and the stable hand admitted he

acted alone Conrad saved you At least he knows who the real threat is Tell me

is that woman who won't even show her face Claire none of your business Afraid

to say it worried she'll lose her inheritance

You think silence will stop people from guessing?

This is between us. Stay out of it.

That's enough, Miss Sterling.

Tessa, remember your first day in my fencing office?

Sign it.

Name Claire as the woman in the photo and say she forced you into the

relationship. Sign it! Say she forced you and I'll leave you alone!

So this is what Upper East Side society is really like.

Smart girl.

The woman in that photo is Claire, and I love her. She never forced or

manipulated me.

Fine. Very well.

Tessa, the board has expelled you.

Effective immediately.

Your family threw you out, and now your school has expelled you.

You think you're protecting her?

How naive.

Where's your lover? Why isn't she here to save you? Right here.

Perfect timing!

Claire! This is a school!

Where was that concern when they were hurting Tessa?

I'm sorry I'm late.

She fools around with women and you're still defending her?

It was me.

I'm the woman in the photo.

The woman in the picture really is Claire, but they're stepsisters.

You can't do this. Are you insane?

You'll lose your inheritance.

The entire Calloway family will be a joke.

Did you forget what I told you last time? Touch Tessa again and I'll wipe

the Sterling name off. I'll help you remember.

David, activate the Sterling plan. Understood.

Sterling's creditors will receive the full dossier before the market opens.

No! Stop!

This is all that

bitch Tessa's fault! How can you do this to me? I'm the one who belongs beside

you!

I pursued Tessa.

I seduced her.

You don't have to take all the blame.

I was drawn to you from the moment we met.

I tried to stop you from dating Adrian because I didn't want anyone getting

close to you.

I love Tessa.

She actually admitted it. The Callaways will throw her out. Claire, do you know

what you're saying?

I've never been more certain.

You lunatic.

You can still change your mind.

Never.

I love her.

Air or not, no matter what any of you think, I love her.

Calloway Iris comes out!

Calloway succession in doubt!

Claire Calloway has publicly confirmed her relationship with her stepsister,

Tessa, raising market concerns over the succession and stability of Calloway and

co.

6%! The board's still styling! Keep selling!

Down 10%!

...development. Shamany-only Callaway sisters declared their love and asked

for...

Hold a press conference now.

Tell everyone it was a misunderstanding.

It wasn't.

Then say Tessa is mentally ill and you played along to protect her.

I won't throw her under the bus.

The stock is down 12%. Do you know how much damage you've done to this family?

If this can destroy the company, it was never as strong as you believed.

Deny it now, and I can still keep you on as my successor.

I stopped wanting it the moment I left the manor.

Without Callaway, you're nothing!

Then let's see what I can do without the name.

The board is in chaos.

Several banks are asking whether the succession plan has changed.

I'll handle it.

How? By letting her scandal drag the company down with her? The stock is

falling. The market needs an answer.

What do you want?

Public cut ties with her and remove her as successor.

Only then will shareholders believe Callaway & Co. isn't being held hostage

by a reckless heiress. The board won't accept her as heir.

Keep stalling and your own position will be at risk.

Mr. Calloway, do you accept your daughter's relationship?

Will Claire still inherit Calloway & Co.? Claire's personal conduct has

severely damaged the reputation of our family and company. What action will you

take? Effective today, Claire is relieved of all duties at Calloway & Co.

and removed as the company's designated successor.

And your relationship with your daughter?

Claire has betrayed this family.

She is no longer my daughter.

She is no longer my daughter.

Are you okay?

No.

But that won't solve anything.

He disinherited you and froze all your accounts.

I know.

You lost your family and company because of me.

Who says I lost them?

Everything you asked for is here.

What is this?

My mother received a 12% stake in Callaway and Co. in the divorce.

Didn't Conrad freeze all your assets?

Claire's mother placed them in the Rose Trust.

What does that mean?

Simply put, Conrad can't touch them.

Claire has had sole voting control of that 12% since she turned 18.

So you've been a major Callaway shareholder all along?

Conrad knows the shares exist.

He just doesn't know I control the voting rights now.

Richard and Grant have spent years using shell companies to siphon money out of

Callaway & Co.

How much did they steal?

At least 30 million.

You've been planning a takeover for two years?

I was preparing to protect myself.

So you knew this day would come?

I just don't leave my fate in other people's hands.

Callaway stock fell 12% after the public split. The banks have also started

calling in the Sterling's loans.

What about the Callaway shares held by Victoria's family? Sterling still holds

9% of Callaway.

Once the banks call their loans, they'll have to sell those shares to save their

company. You want to buy that 9%?

I don't want it.

I'm taking it.

They think throwing me out means I lost?

All they really did was lower the price for me.

If you can't provide new collateral today, we'll call the loan.

Give me three more days.

I'm sorry. The board has decided.

This is all your fault!

Do not to provoke her! Now three banks are calling in our loans, and all our

partners have pulled their funding!

Conrad will help us.

That Cowan?

He can't control his own daughter. How could he possibly help us?

Our only option is to sell our stake in Callaway & Co.

That's our leverage for a seat on Callaway & Co's board!

If we don't sell, Sterling will be bankrupt by the end of the day!

Claire, stop!

Is that an order?

I'll apologize to Tessa.

I'm sorry. Everything I did was wrong. No.

You're not sorry. You're just afraid of losing everything.

Spare Sterling, and I swear I'll stay away from Tessa. I gave you chances.

You've already cost us hundreds of millions. Isn't that enough? The

bracelet, the stairwell, the riding club. You had three chances to stop. You

chose to keep hurting her.

Are you really going to destroy Sterling for her?

I'm not destroying Sterling.

You are.

The Sterlings have put their 9% stake in Calloway & Co. up for sale. Don't buy

it!

Buy the entire stake.

Through the Rose Trust?

Yes. I loved you so much, why couldn't you give me one chance?

Love is never an excuse to hurt others.

Once the deal closes, you'll control a 21% stake.

Show her out.

Northbridge Securities is willing to be acquired outright by Callaway & Co.

Once the deal closes, the market will regain confidence.

$400 million for a regional brokestring is too much. Northbridge already has

over 200 clients. Acquiring it will show the market that Callaway & Co. is still

expanding. The company needs good news right now.

Has due diligence been completed?

Tick-tock. By the time due diligence is complete, a competitor will have snapped

it up. Claire would never approve a deal before due diligence was complete.

Claire isn't the heir anymore. The board questions your leadership because you

always referred to her.

Uncle Conrad, prove to everyone that Calloway & Co. is still strong without

Claire.

Northbridge appears to have many shareholders, but Richard is the real

owner. He's playing Conrad for a fool.

Richard wants Calloway to pay $400 million for his own company.

Northbridge is worth no more than $100 million.

If the deal closes, he and Grant will pocket at least $200 million.

$200 million? They're stealing Callaway's money. Then what are we

waiting for? We have to warn Conrad before he signs.

If we warn him now, Conrad won't listen. He'll only sign faster.

So we're just going to watch them take the money?

I want them to sign.

Then I'll root them out for good.

The moment Conrad signs, we'll submit the agreement and all our evidence to

the SEC.

Then hiding a major related party deal and looting $200 million from a public

company stops being a family feud.

Then what is it?

Securities fraud, self-dealing, and possibly money laundering. Enough to put

Richard and Grant in federal prison for decades.

This is also our chance to see how much rot is hiding inside Callaway & Co.

Conrad, the whole board is waiting for you to prove you don't need Claire.

Conrad signed.

Move in.

Many media outlets are still questioning whether Tessa targeted Claire to get

into the Callaway family.

The lawyers will handle it.

They think all I can do is hide behind you.

I don't care what they think.

I do.

You helped me every time. I'm being attacked and expelled and you're still

fighting my battles.

This time, I want to speak for myself.

They won't be kind to you.

All the more reason to go.

If you don't want to answer, look at me.

You're coming with me?

I'll always be there.

Many people believe you got close to Claire for the Callaway fortune.

If I were after money, I would have left when she lost everything.

St. Aurelius says you were expelled for misconduct.

Victoria cut my clothes open and tried to take nude photos of me. The school

didn't expel her.

She bribed a stable hand and nearly got me killed, yet they still let her come

back.

All I did was kiss someone I care about. For that, I was thrown into a fountain,

insulted by everyone, and expelled.

Do you regret going public?

I was afraid, but I don't regret loving her.

I didn't hurt anyone. The ones who should be ashamed are those who use

money to cover up crimes and treat love like a scandal. She didn't hurt anyone.

What right did the school have to expel her? I may not understand their

relationship, but she shouldn't have been thrown into a fountain for loving

someone.

Tessa, we've just received word that you plan to release evidence relative to

your father's death.

Yes.

Today, I want everyone to know how my father really died.

My father was a police officer. He was hit by a car while saving a child.

Everyone told me he died at the scene.

But he was still alive when he reached the hospital.

He could have been transferred.

Who refused the transfer?

Elena, my mother.

She was still his legal wife.

That's a lie!

Claire forged all of this! None of it is real! Mrs. Calloway, we invited you here

to respond to these allegations.

Daniel was gravely injured.

The doctor said he might never wake up. I only followed medical advice.

The record clearly says the doctors recommended immediate transfer and

surgery. This is your signature.

I had no choice!

You did.

You could have let the doctors save him. So what if they saved him? Was I

supposed to spend the rest of my life caring for a cripple?

He wasn't a lost cause. He could have recovered. He was a hero.

Can a hero pay the bills?

Only after he died could I escape poverty and marry Conrad. So you admit

you were already seeing Conrad when you refused further treatment?

Turn off the cameras!

Mrs. Calloway, we're reopening the investigation into Daniel's death. We'd

like you to come with us for questioning. I didn't commit a crime. I

was his wife. I had the right to decide.

Tell them I did it all for you.

None of this was ever for me.

I'm still not used to seeing two women together, but those girls didn't kill

anyone.

Why do we tolerate Elena but condemn Tessa?

I don't understand their relationship, but they have the right to live their

own lives.

If Claire was willing to walk away from her entire family for love, their

relationship shouldn't be called a scandal.

Why is the stock still falling?

The banks have frozen financing for the acquisition, and the SEC has requested

all documents related to the Northbridge deal. Who notified the regulators?

I did.

Richard is Northbridge's true beneficial owner.

Is that true?

It's a standard investment arrangement.

You never told the board you owned the company, and you made Callaway pay $400

million for a company worth at most $100 million.

That's slander!

All transaction records and signed documents have already been submitted to

the regulators.

Call off the acquisition immediately!

The contract is signed.

Pulling out now could expose the company to massive damages. Then find a

solution!

You threw the only person who could solve it out of your home.

What do you want?

Was this whole Northbridge mess you're doing?

You signed the contract.

You knew it was flawed. Why didn't you stop me? Stop you? You would have said I

was challenging your authority as my father. I'm no longer a Callaway.

Come back now and fix the deal.

You're the one who disowned me in front of the press.

What do you want?

I want to see how long it takes you to admit you were wrong.

Come back.

Save Calloway.

Call an emergency shareholders meeting tomorrow. Taking back what's mine.

Tomorrow, I'm going back to Calloway & Co. Will you come with me?

As what?

As the woman I love, right by my side.

Claire must know something.

She doesn't own a single share. She can't attend the shareholders' meeting.

No matter who comes back tomorrow, Callaway will be ours.

Conrad signed the acquisition without completing due diligence, exposing the

company to hundreds of millions in losses.

You concealed your connection to Northbrick!

Your signature is on the contract.

To stabilize the market, I move to remove Conrad and install myself as

chairman.

Let's put the motion to a vote.

I object.

You have no right to attend this meeting!

Conrad can strip me of my place as heir. He can't take away my shareholder

rights.

The Rose Trust now owns 21% of Callaway.

That means I decide how those votes are cast.

Wasn't your mother still in control of those shares?

I gained full control of the trust on my 18th birthday.

21% still can't control Callaway. What about the Walker family's 9%? We're

granting Claire full proxy voting authority over our entire stake.

Are you insane?

Why are you helping her?

Because I'd rather back a capable woman than work with two fools trying to bleed

the company dry.

Add these.

Proxies from the employee stock ownership fund and 30 minority

shareholders, another 23%. That's impossible!

Why would they put all their votes in your hands? Because every time this

company was in trouble, Claire was the one who protected their jobs, not blood

-sucking parasites like you.

The Rose Trust, 21%. The Walker family, 9%. Employee and minority shareholder

proxies, 23%. Claire now controls 53% of the voting power.

I've owned Callaway stock for 30 years. I don't care whether Claire loves a man

or a woman.

I only care about who's protecting my investment and who's been stealing from

me.

This is impossible!

Now, let's clean house.

Over the past three years, Richard and Grant used Northbridge and several shell

companies to siphon $30 million out of Callaway. These records are forged!

Are the signatures, bank records, and surveillance photos forged too?

My father arranged everything!

I had nothing to do with it!

You idiot!

We haven't even voted yet and you're already turning on each other.

Richard Calloway, Grant Calloway, we need you to come with us for questioning

in connection with securities fraud and money laundering.

Suspend them from all company positions and revoke their access to company

systems and accounts.

Passed unanimously.

The immediate threat has been dealt with.

Claire, you can return to your former position.

This isn't over.

You're removing me?

I'm your father!

You bypassed due diligence, forced through a related party deal, and used

company resources to interfere with a criminal investigation.

I was protecting the family.

Without me, you wouldn't exist.

You told all of New York I was no longer your daughter.

Second motion.

Remove Conrad as chairman.

The motion passes with 68% of the vote.

Third motion.

Elect a new chair of the board.

Claire Calloway is elected with 71% of the vote.

Come here.

You took it back.

From now on, my future belongs to both of us.

The Northbridge acquisition has been terminated. Every director involved has

been removed.

How will you restore the company's reputation?

Effective today, every transaction involving a director or a member of

their family will be subject to independent review.

Callaway will also extend New York's anti-discrimination protections to every

branch. No employee will be fired or diminuted because of their sexual

orientation. Are you using the company to protect your own relationship?

If a rule protects only me, that's privilege.

If it protects every employee, that's policy.

Many people still believe a gay woman is unfit to lead a Wall Street firm.

Then let next quarter's results speak for themselves.

Do you think New York is ready to accept you?

No.

But society never waits until it's ready to change.

Someone has to step forward first so the next girl won't have to hide.

The school has formally rescinded Tessa's expulsion and publicly

apologized for failing to protect her

Where

are you going?

You still have a lot to handle The

most important matter is already settled

Do you want to go back?

No. I'll go to a school that truly accepts me.

All right.

You won't try to change my mind?

Your life is yours to decide.

Come with me. There's somewhere I want to take you.

Is this... Rose Manor.

I promised Mom I'd bring the woman I love here.

Has someone been taking care of this place?

Yes. Mom said a house can wait, but true love shouldn't be settled for.

You looked so happy as a child.

I still do.

Rarely. Depends who I'm with.

I used to think taking that seat would prove no one could ever abandon me.

Then I lost my title, my home, and access to the family accounts.

You still chose me.

That's when I realized that seat was only something I had to take back.

This is the home I want to share with you.

What are these?

Letters sent to the network and the company. They're all for you. I'm 17.

I always thought I was a monster. Thank you for showing me I'm not.

We really did make a difference.

We didn't change everyone.

We just got some people to think twice.

What you asked for is here too.

It's beautiful.

Wear it to dinner.

Do we really need to dress up this much for dinner?

Seven o'clock, Rose Garden. Don't be late.

The Wall Street tyrant gets nervous too?

The day I met her, she stole my peace.

The first time I kissed her, I became afraid of losing her.

The first time I held her hand in public, I finally stopped being afraid.

You look beautiful.

So I'm not desperate to get married this time?

Not this time.

Why not?

Because this time, I want you to marry me.

What is all this?

A deed making us co-owners of Rose Manor, a cohabitation agreement, and a

power of attorney.

These documents make sure no one can ever force you out of our home no matter

what happens.

So this is how the Wall Street tyrant proposes?

I have to sign a contract first?

Sorry.

I'm used to solving problems with contracts.

When we first met, I thought you were nothing but trouble.

Then you made me jealous.

You made me lose control. And for the first time, I wanted a future beyond the

company.

The law doesn't recognize our marriage yet. And not everyone is willing to

accept us.

But you're the only family I've ever chosen for myself.

Tessa, will you choose me for the rest of your life?

What if someday I don't want to attend business fixtures on your behalf then

don't go What if I want to keep studying build a career and travel the world I'll

go with you and when I can't I'll wait here for you to come home What if the

company and I need you at the same time The company is my responsibility, but it

doesn't own me and I choose you

What if I grow old and ugly and I'm no longer the little wildcat you first met

Then I'll grow old with you I do

Not everyone understands yet, but more people are beginning to believe that

love itself should never be treated as a crime