Shadowing Practice: The Waiter Turns Out To Be A Tycoon - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Here, pick us a wine.
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Let's see what kind of taste you have.
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You're letting him pick the wine?
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What does he know about wine?
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This is probably your first time eating at a place like this, isn't it?
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The menu's all in French, the wines are expensive.
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Let me order.
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I don't want you to faint from the prices.
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Waiter!
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Get me a bottle of your most expensive, my usual, Yamazaki 55.
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You haven't even graduated yet.
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You're already working as a waiter to put yourself through.
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Your family must be struggling, huh?
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My family's doing fine.
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I'm an adult now.
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I can take care of myself, and I don't want to live off my parents.
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I admire your independence.
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I don't want to discourage a young person, but without a good family background, it's very hard for her to achieve anything.
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I've already arranged Catherine to take over the family company as soon as she graduates.
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Dad!
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Graduation is still ages away!
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So young man, who's in your family and what do they do for you?
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My family runs a small business.
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It's my grandfather, my three older sisters and me.
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Three sisters?
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No wonder they're counting on you to work as a waiter to make money.
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A small business can't bring in much money, right?
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Not much inheritance to split I imagine.
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Oh my bad, I forgot you have three older sisters.
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Guess there won't be any inheritance left for you anyway.
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My sisters have always treated me well, so stop making assumptions about my family.
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Dad!
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Can't you just eat without constantly going after Elliot?
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It's okay, Kathy.
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What the hell do you think you're doing?
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I'm sorry.
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Mr. Sinclair, are you alright?
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Elliot, what the hell was that?
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You shoved him and now you're trying to blame me?
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I have dinner with the Harrington family tonight.
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Mrs. Victoria Harrington is a stickler for mirrors and appearances.
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How am I supposed to show up with my suit like this?
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What are you doing?
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There you go.
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It suits you.
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Dad, see?
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Elliot notices things and actually knows how to fix them.
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He's incredible.
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I'm going to the restroom.
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Mr. Sinclair, let me come with you.
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I left my phone in the restroom.
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Go get it for me.
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Sure.
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Didn't he forget his phone?
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Why did they just leave?
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Mr. Sinclair I couldn't find your phone
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A man like me has many ways of handling things.
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I don't need your cheap trashy tie.
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Face reality, Hick.
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You and us?
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We're not even from the same world.
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Cathy, when you choose a husband, you need to keep your eyes opened.
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Don't forget what you've always been working toward.
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Real class is quiet.
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It doesn't need a stage.
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And it doesn't come from looking down on people.
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Mr. Singlaire, thank you for your hospitality.
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I'll come visit you another day.
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Oh, one more thing, sir.
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The most expensive liquor at the Crown Hotel isn't Yamazaki 55.
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It's the Macallan 1926.
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Catherine Sinclair, get in this car right now!
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Harriet, I'm sorry.
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I don't know what got into my dad and Jason today.
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It's okay.
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As long as you're by my side, I won't be afraid of any difficulty.
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I'll always be right by your side.
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Dad, Catherine's fallen hard for him.
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What do we do now?
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Leave it to me.
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My time is valuable, so let's cut to the chase.
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You're not a social match for my daughter.
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I want you to leave Catherine and stop Pathering her.
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Mr. Sinclair, you called me here specifically to say this.
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Does Kathy know?
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Catherine's opinion means nothing.
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She's too young to understand the burden of the Sinclair name.
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We're old money in California.
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A man like you isn't even qualified to marry into this family.
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I remember Victoria mentioning this.
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The Sinclairs as a clips group looks impressive from the outside, but it's already on the verge of bankruptcy.
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They're not old money.
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They're barely holding on.
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I've already promised Catherine to Damien Ryder.
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He comes from a family as powerful as ours.
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In background, education, and looks, You're not even in the same league.
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Here's one million dollars.
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Young man, I advise you not to get any delusions.
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Take the money and leave Catherine.
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Now.
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Otherwise, I will ruin you.
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What?
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Greedy for more?
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Fine.
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Let's make it three million then.
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Young man, one shouldn't be too greedy.
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Do you particularly enjoy using money to crush people?
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Someone like you should be grateful that anyone is even willing to throw money at you.
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So in your heart, your own daughter is only worth $3 million? dollars.
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But to me, his happiness is more precious than any bargaining chip.
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I will never leave Kathy.
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Young love means nothing without status.
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Your family doesn't measure up to the synchroids.
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That's the real problem.
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And do you actually know who my family is?
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There's no need for that.
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Katherine is about to go to Germany to study.
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If she really loved you, would she abandon you and leave?
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Catherine, you're going to Germany?
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You know, I was afraid you'd be against it, so I kept putting off telling you.
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To really make something of yourself in biopharmacotics, you have to study in Germany.
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I want everyone to have access to cheaper, more effective medicine.
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Grandpa and my sisters never thought much of Catherine.
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Good thing she has ambition.
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When she comes back, I'll propose to her.
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We'll get married soon as I graduate.
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I will marry anyone but you.
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Once you finish your studies and come home, you'll take over the family business.
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Then you'll marry someone from our world.
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Kathy!
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Katherine, time to board.
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Hurry up.
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Elliot, promise me you'll wait for me to come back.
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She's gone.
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She'll be gone for five years.
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Stop dreaming.
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I'll wait for her to come back.
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A waiter wanting to climb the social ladder into a wealthy family?
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Dream on.
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I'm...
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I'm...
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I'm...
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I'm...
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Steven!
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Steven!
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Steven!
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Steven!
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Steven!
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Steven!
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Over here!
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Steven, what are the odds?
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Eli, were you seriously about to run from your own sister?
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Eli, what's your plan going forward?
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Do you need any help?
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If you ever feel like taking over the company, just tell me.
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There's always a spot for you at my lab, too.
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Or come to Hollywood.
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I'll make you a star.
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I'm gonna pave the way for Catherine.
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When she comes back, I'll hand the company over to her.
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No need.
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I've started a new company.
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I can handle it on my own.
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I have class soon, so I've got to go.
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Hey, let me have the driver take you...
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I couldn't say it with Elliot in the room.
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He has a girlfriend.
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That's why he went to the airport today to say goodbye before she left the country.
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What?
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And here I thought Elliot went to the airport today to pick me up.
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And Damien Ryder went abroad with her.
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The Ryder heir.
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Their family is in healthcare and they're clearly close to her family.
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Grandpa, should I go warn her off?
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Elliot is a child with his own mind.
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And some things he has to go through on his own if he's going to grow.
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That's all for today.
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Thank you everyone.
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Katherine, have you missed me?
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Katherine!
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I have to go now.
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My advisor is calling me.
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Chairman, here's the share transfer agreement for H&C Pharma.
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Five years ago, I started H&C Pharma behind Catherine's back.
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Now that she's become Chief Research Fellow, it's time to give H&C to her.
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Tonight, I'll have Grandpa and my sisters be our witnesses.
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With this, Grandpa and my sisters will surely accept it.
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Everything is ready.
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Tonight I'm going to propose to her.
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What are you doing here?
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I'm here to welcome Catherine home, obviously.
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This is high society, not a place where some broke waiter like you belongs.
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Five years, and you still won't give up?
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Catherine now isn't the same Catherine from five years ago.
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You're not still dreaming of becoming the Sinclair family's son-in-law, are you?
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It's good that you came.
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It'll give you a chance to see just how far the gap is between you and high society.
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You're right.
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There really is a gap between you and me.
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Good evening, everyone.
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Thank you for coming to my welcome back party.
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Catherine.
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We'll get married soon as I graduate.
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I will marry anyone but you.
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Mrs. Sinclair really has it all.
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Beauty and brains.
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I heard H&C Pharma reached out to her recently for a collaboration.
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H&C Pharma?
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You mean the one that came out of nowhere and became the industry leader almost overnight?
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Catherine, everything I've done, I've done it all for you.
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You hear that?
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The gap between you and my sister is getting wider and wider.
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Did you bother to ask who sent that invitation?
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The chairman of H&C Pharma, obviously.
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What, are you going to say it was you?
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First, I have some exciting news.
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The chairman of H&C Pharma has personally appointed me as the company's CEO.
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He's also signing a long-term contract with the Sinclair Group worth tens of millions.
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Tens of millions?
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My God, I heard the chairman is young, handsome, and a total genius.
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Wait, is he interested in Miss Sinclair?
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The Sinclair family is about to soar to new heights.
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Catherine starts at H&T Pharma tomorrow.
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Next, and this is the most important part of today, I have some wonderful news to announce to everyone.
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While I was studying abroad, there was someone who waited for me for five years.
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quietly, faithfully.
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Today, on such an important day, I want all of you to witness something for me.
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Oh my God.
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I was going to propose to her tonight.
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I can't believe she got to it first.
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When her grandpa and my sister's getting here, they have to be here for the biggest moment of my life.
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I am going to propose to this man.
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He is...
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the heir of the Ryder family.
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My love, Damien Ryder.
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We'll get married soon as I graduate.
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I will marry anyone but you.
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What a handsome couple.
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A perfect match.
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See that?
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You were never in her league.
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Now do you know your place?
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Catherine, what's wrong?
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Nothing.
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This is my love, Damien Ryder.
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He's the man I will spend the rest of my life with.
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Our wedding will be held in just a few days.
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Catherine!
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Elliot personally invited us to this banquet.
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I don't care what any of you have going on.
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Drop it.
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Be there on time.
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Come on, Grandpa.
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He's the baby of the family.
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We'd drop anything for him.
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I canceled all my bookings half a month in advance.
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Don't worry, Grandpa.
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Nothing is more important than our little brother's business.
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We'll be there right away.
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Five years.
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I waited five years.
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You promised me that when you came back we'd get married.
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So tell me, Catherine, what's this?
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I'm sorry, Elliot.
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I know I hurt you.
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But you should have seen the truth a long time ago.
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Seen what?
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Your background, your status, your place in life.
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None of it ever matched mine.
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And now I've risen even higher.
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You still think you deserve me?
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Don't make me laugh.
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Damien and I are getting married soon.
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Please stop bothering us.
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So what about our promise?
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That was in the past.
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People change.
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Someone with nothing, like you, was never worthy of me!
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Now only Damien can give me the happiness I want.
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So that's how it is.
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This kid is delusional.
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He really thinks he can steal a woman from the Rider heir?
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Exactly.
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He should take a good look at who he is, as if Miss Sinclair would ever choose someone like him.
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Hurts, doesn't it?
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Getting tossed aside by the woman you love.
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Take my advice and just give up.
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So in your heart, money, power, and status are more important than true feelings?
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True feelings?
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I'm now the president of Eclipse Group.
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I've also received him from HNC Pharma with orders worth tens of millions waiting for me.
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You want to be with me now, isn't it just for my money?
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Damien is the heir of the Ryder family.
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Only a man like him is worthy of spending his life with me.
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Are you saying I'm not good enough for you?
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That's right.
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You're not good enough for her.
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I'm the one who's suitable.
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Elliot, if you really love me, then you should understand me.
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Support me.
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Making a scene won't help either of us.
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Please leave before this gets any uglier.
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Catherine, do you have any idea what I've given up for you over these years?
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I heard about it.
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You started a company for me over these past five years.
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I'm touched.
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But unfortunately, a little company like that is of no help to me at all.
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Ha!
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So this is your way of trying to marry into the Sinclair family?
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A share transfer agreement for some little company like that is nothing but a joke to us!
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You're right, it is a joke.
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All these years, I was blind.
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You, Catherine Sinclair, will never get these shares.
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Catherine, you will regret what you've done today. Who is this guy?
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How dare he talk to the CEO of Eclipse Group like that?
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He doesn't look like he comes from money.
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But honestly, Catherine did move on pretty fast.
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All right, all right.
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Today is Catherine's homecoming celebration.
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Let's enjoy ourselves and ignore this lunaturk.
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Don't be in such a hurry to leave.
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Have a drink before you go.
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Ow! That hurts!
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How dare you hit my son!
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Elliot, even if you're angry at me, you shouldn't hurt Damien.
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I didn't even touch him.
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And you say I hurt him?
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Enough!
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I don't care about whatever relationship you have, and I don't want to.
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But now my son is being dragged into this.
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I want you to deal with this bastard.
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Now!
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Elliot, take the hint and get the hell out.
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Don't make a scene here.
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You accused me of something I didn't do and now you tell me to get lost?
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If anything happens to Damien, you'll regret it!
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You dare hit me?
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Enough!
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Elliot, this is not the place to make a scene, and this was your fault from the beginning.
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My fault?
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This is the first time Elliot has invited us to a meal.
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So tonight, we're eating well and having a good time.
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You got it, Grandpa.
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You're a filthy little rat, and everyone here wants you gone.
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How do you still have the nerve to stay?
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You will all pay for what you've done today.
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People like you will do anything to crawl into our world.
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You deserve every bit of this.
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Now get the hell out.
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Get out!
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Get out!
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Get out!
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Get out!
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Get out!
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Stop it right now!
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That's.. that's my goddess Vivian Harrington!
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Is that Dr. Alexander Harrington?
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The top research professor?
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That old man.
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He's the richest man in America.
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George Harrington!
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No. Who the hell thinks they can bully my brother?
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I'd like to see who has the nerve to touch my grandson.
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What are the Harringtons doing here? Who?
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Who is his grandson?
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Who did this to you?
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Sis.
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I'm sorry.
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We came too late.
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Who did this to you?
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Point them out.
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Your sisters will take care of the rest.
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Who is he for Vivian Harrington to treat him so well?
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And Alexandra and Victoria are also so good to him.
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What exactly is their relationship?
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Wait a minute.
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George Harrington, just his grandson?
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Could it be that George Harrington's grandson is...
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Could it be?
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Elliot really is.
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No way!
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If he were the George Harrington's grandson, why would he be waiting tables to earn tuition?
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That's right.
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He probably just knows some people in the Harrington family.
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Ellie, did they bully you?
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I'll go deal with them.
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I'm going to.
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Touch my grandson.
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I'll make every single one of you pay.
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Let it go, Grandpa.
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They bullied you like that?
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And you still want to protect them?
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I have my own plans. But...
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I know you mean well, but I'll handle this my way.
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I'm going to send them all to prison.
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Every last one of them.
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I'll make them regret everything they did today.
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That's my good grandson.
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Fierce and responsible.
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Grandpa supports you.
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Thank you, Grandpa.
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Ely, whatever you want to do, just do it.
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We will always support you too.
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The Harringtons are not to be pushed around.
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Ely, go ahead and do what you need to do.
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With the Harringtons backing you, Not a single one of those who bullied you will get away.
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Let's go.
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Sir, what brings you here?
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Throw everyone inside out.
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From now on, no hotel under Harrington Global will accept members of the Sinclair or Ryder families.
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Yes, sir!
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I told you he wasn't George Harrington's grandson.
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He just ran off with his tail between his legs.
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Exactly.
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But how was he with the Harringtons?
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Probably just a passing acquaintance, that's all.
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He's just a clown begging for attention.
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We should have kicked him out ages ago.
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Thank God Elliot didn't push this any further.
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Damien, you okay?
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I'm fine.
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Nothing too serious.
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I'm sorry, the hotel is closing.
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Please leave everyone.
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Closing?
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On what grounds?
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Exactly!
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We've already paid!
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You can't just decide to close whenever you feel like it!
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The money and penalty fees will be credited to your accounts.
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Get them out.
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Who the hell do you think you are daring to kick us out?
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Hey, hey!
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You just wait!
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What kind of business are you running here?
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Who the hell do you think you are?
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What are you all doing in my room?
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We're afraid you'll get bullied, so we've decided to go to work with you from now on.
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It's because we weren't by your side every moment you got hurt.
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It's not your fault.
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I work at my own company.
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It's my own turf.
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How could anyone bully me there?
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Little brother, just do as we say.
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I'm the CEO of H&C.
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If my staff sees my three sisters escorting me to work every day, I'd look like some baby who hasn't been weaned yet.
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And then they'll call you my personal ATMs.
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That's humiliating.
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Then, then we'll take turns coming to work at your company.
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Oh my god, ladies, please don't make more trouble for me.
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Vivian, especially you, you're an international superstar.
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If you show up at our company, will our employees get any work done at all?
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Okay, how about this?
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Today, I will...
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No!
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Alexander, stop messing around too.
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I have an important contract to sign.
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I'm leaving.
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Morning, boss.
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The Westfold team is already here.
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Should we head up?
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You go first.
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Start discussing the partnership terms with them.
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I need to stop by the front desk.
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Understood.
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But you haven't shown up here in a while.
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A lot of employees may not know who you are.
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It's fine.
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Handle what you need to.
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I'll meet you after.
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So this is H&C Pharma.
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This is the most top-level biomagical company in the country.
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And I'm about to become its CEO.
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H&C arranged an official welcome ceremony for you.
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It's going to be a big deal.
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Make sure you present yourself well and show the employees what kind of leader you are.
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Hey, you there.
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Stop.
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Elliot?
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What are you doing here?
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You really are a haunting presence.
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Elliot, you've got some nerve following us here.
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I think you still have feelings for Cathy, don't you?
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You really have no shame.
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This is a public place, not your home.
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Why can't I be here?
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Why?
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Because Cathy is about to become the CEO of H&C Pharma.
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From now on, Cathy calls the shots at H&C Pharma.
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What makes you so sure that she can become the CEO of H&C Pharma?
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The chairman of H&C personally invited us.
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Clearly, he sees real potential in Kathy.
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I don't care whether you're pretending this is a coincidence or you actually work here.
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Elliot, let me tell you something.
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I, Kathy, am a phoenix tree.
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Only a phoenix bearing golden branches deserves to perch on me. And you?
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You're just an ant scurrying around beneath the tree.
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Put a west any crooked thoughts you have, or I'll make you disappear completely from this city.
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Enough.
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Stop wasting your breath on him.
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Don't delay your inauguration. And you are...
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You are the CEO who will be joining our company, Catherine Sinclair?
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I heard the chairman thinks highly of her.
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I better get on her good side.
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Wow, is that the new CEO?
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I heard the chairman personally handpicked her.
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I heard she was the chief research valuator at a German biotech lab.
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Truly beautiful and talented.
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From now on, she'll answer only to the chairman.
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Everyone else in this company will be beneath her.
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Ma'am, I'm the head of R&D Team 5.
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If you need anything at all, just tell me!
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Ma'am, ma'am, me too, me too!
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I need to go!
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Ma'am, I heard that the chairman personally handpicked you.
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He must really like you, right?
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Could you teach us so that we can also win the chairman's favor?
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I don't even know what the chairman sees in me.
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I haven't even met him. Because I'm exceptional.
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Obviously. Of course!
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That's our Miss Sinclair.
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Her talent speaks for itself.
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Has the chairman signed the appointment letter?
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Are you that eager to become CEO?
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Who do you think you are?
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Did anyone ask you to speak?
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I asked you to speak.
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Elliot, are you ever gonna stop?
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You actually followed me all the way here?
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Elliot, this is HNC.
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Not somewhere you can come in and make a scene.
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Everything's already been approved.
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The chairman personally backs Miss Sinclair.
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Of course he's going to sign.
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Who do you think you are, huh?
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Coming in here and shooting your mouth off.
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Does he even work at your company?
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I don't know him.
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I've been at this company for over half a year now.
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I basically know all the employees.
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This man, I've never seen him before.
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Could he be a new hire who just started today?
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Even a new hire dares to speak to Mrs. Sinklin like that.
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I've been busy with other matters these past few years, so I haven't been at the company much.
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It's normal that you don't recognize me.
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I am Elliot, the chairman of H&C Pharma.
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Elliot, is that really the best lie you could come up with?
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Five years later and somehow you've sunk even lower.
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You're even worse than I remember.
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Don't let him fool you.
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He's my daughter's ex.
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He couldn't handle being dumped, so he followed her here to harass her and make a scene.
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Elliot, why do you follow Kathy wherever she goes?
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You really have no shame.
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Listen here, punk.
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Casey and I are already engaged.
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Stop being so shameless and playing the homewrecker.
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Who is the homewrecker?
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You know it in your heart.
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HNC Pharma was founded by me.
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The invitations you received, I'm the one who gave them.
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But now I regret it.
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I'm taking back the appointment letter.
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Catherine, you are not qualified to be the CEO of HNC Pava.
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HNC Pava does not welcome you either.
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Get out of here.
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Are you insane or are you still stuck in some pathetic little daydream?
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You say you're the chairman of H&C, but which employee here recognizes you?
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No one knows who you are.
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You?
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You paid for your living expenses in college by waiting tables.
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Do you have what it takes to build a company as good as H&C Pharma?
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Catherine, stop wasting your breath on me.
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Elliot, be smart and get out of here now.
575
Don't make me call security.
576
This is my territory.
577
You're the ones who should get lost.
578
I'll have someone throw you out right now.
579
Alright, stop pretending.
580
You say you're the chairman of our company, then how do you prove it?
581
Hey!
582
I have a photo of the chairman right here!
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Boost Your Conversational Fluency with This Dynamic Video Clip
If you’re aiming to master real-world English dialogue—whether for IELTS speaking practice or everyday interactions—this video is a goldmine. The conversation between a waiter, a wealthy family, and their guests is packed with natural tension, casual remarks, and quick comebacks, making it perfect for honing your ability to respond confidently in unpredictable situations. It’s a fantastic way to practice shadow speech too—repeat lines aloud to match the rhythm and tone of native speakers!
Speaking Goals for This Clip
This clip targets two key fluency milestones: handling awkward questions and expressing confidence under pressure. Notice how the waiter, Elliot, stays calm when challenged about his family and job, using phrases like “My family’s doing fine” and “stop making assumptions.” These are skills you can apply in job interviews, social gatherings, or even debates. Plus, the fast-paced exchanges help you train your ear to keep up with natural speech, a must for effective shadowing practice.
Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions to Add to Your Toolkit
- “Let me order. I don’t want you to faint from the prices” – A playful (or sarcastic) way to take control of a situation.
- “I can take care of myself, and I don’t want to live off my parents” – Asserting independence clearly.
- “stop making assumptions about my family” – Politely but firmly correcting someone’s unfair judgments.
- “He notices things and actually knows how to fix them” – Complimenting someone’s attention to detail.
These phrases work in formal and informal settings—practice them with a shadowing site to nail their delivery!
Fix Your Weak Spots: Pronunciation & Rhythm Tips
The dialogue is full of contracted forms and quick transitions, like “What the hell do you think you’re doing?” and “I’m going to the restroom.” Many learners struggle with the rhythm of such phrases, but shadowspeaks practice can help. Focus on reducing “want to” to “wanna” and “going to” to “gonna” in casual speech—this makes your English sound more natural. Also, pay attention to the rising tone in questions like “This is probably your first time eating at a place like this, isn’t it?” to convey skepticism. Repeat these lines using a shadowing site until they flow smoothly.
Ready to level up? Use this video for learn english with videos sessions—pause, repeat, and mimic the speakers’ emotions. You’ll be surprised how quickly these skills translate to your own conversations!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If she really loved you, would she · if Miss Sinclair would ever · If anything happens to Damien, you'll regret |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | haven't even graduated · I've already arranged · have always treated |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | isn't even qualified · will be held · being dragged |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | someone who waited · those who bullied · one who gave |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.