It's me.
Yes.
I had the photo checked.
It hasn't been edited.
You must treat this issue as absolutely confidential.
The female student is in the graduating class.
Graham Sutton…
He was just promoted on my recommendation.
I don't even want to think about that.
If we don't resolve the matter immediately…
I'll be finished.
MAXTON HALL - THE WORLD BETWEEN US
BASED ON THE NOVEL "SAVE YOU" BY MONA KASTEN
Maxton Hall! Maxton Hall!
Crazy, that your dad is letting you play.
Isn't today that super important investor meeting?
-You didn't tell him? -Screw him.
I'm here for Cyril.
Maxton Hall! Maxton Hall!
The time has come.
Our last game together.
It's make-or-break.
It's about the championship, boys.
And think about why we are here.
-We want to bring this thing home! -Yes!
And for some of you, it's about college admission.
Cyril!
Beaufort's absence could have ruined our chances.
But thanks to our captain Vega here, we're back in the game!
Yes!
Yep, yep, yep!
Cyril, my boy,
you really fought like a lion for this team.
You can be proud of yourself.
Thanks, Coach.
Hey, are those the talent scouts?
You are in top form like never before, boys!
I want to see passion, determination, and a team on the field!
Let's get the damn trophy!
-Maxton! -Hall!
Welcome to the grand finale of the college championships.
Eastview
versus Maxton Hall.
Who will leave the field as the champion?
Eastview!
And the equalizer!
Shoot, shoot, shoot!
Hey! Cyril!
-Go! Follow! -Just run!
James!
What?
Maxton Hall! Maxton Hall!
You have to start now. Everyone's waiting.
Okay.
I would like to thank you for coming, ladies and gentlemen.
I am aware that the fluctuations in the share price
and the private blows recently have caused a great deal of unrest.
I would therefore like to present a few decisions to you today
with which we intend to realign our corporate strategy
and recapture market leadership.
-Are we not talking about Young Beaufort? -Yes, we are.
So where's James?
What an exchange of blows.
The score is 11-10 in favor of Eastview.
Everything is open.
-Both players are on the ground. -Hey, Cyril.
-Hey. Everything okay? -Yes.
Are you okay? Come on.
Chill. Let's go!
Vega is back on his feet.
Borgmann needs some treatment.
The other players are taking their positions.
-It'll continue in a minute. -Let's move, Maxton Hall!
Maybe we don't put a picture of the game in the yearbook?
-No. -Okay.
I'd like to have the picture of Graham Sutton in action in the yearbook.
-What do you mean? -Haven't you heard?
Word is that Sutton is having an affair with a student.
And someone sent Lexington a photo.
-What? -What?
I think that's so crazy.
-But not Mr. Sutton. -Never.
-Which student? -Who told you that?
Everybody's talking about it.
That can't be.
I need the toilet.
-Do you want me to come with you? -No, it's fine.
Mortimer, more than 70% of the strategy adjustments
in this paper violate the production ethics
that Beaufort stood for in Cordelia's time.
And your new junior CEO doesn't show up to such an important meeting.
-Harold, I was just about to explain that. -You don't need to.
I'm getting out.
What?
But, Harold, you are our main investor.
Is this a joke?
-Harold-- -Do I look like I'm joking?
I won't give another penny to a man who can't control his own son.
Harold!
Mortimer, I know your family has been through a lot recently,
and you have my deepest sympathy.
However, given the mess Beaufort is in,
and especially due to James' disrespectful behavior,
I am forced to withdraw my investments.
Harold. Harold, wait!
Besides, you can tell James that it was a huge mistake
to humiliate my daughter like that because of his new little girlfriend.
After all my family has done for you.
Harold, please.
If you pull out, everything here will collapse.
I know.
-Good day to you, Mortimer. -Harold!
It's still a tie in the fourth quarter and the countdown is on.
The next goal decides.
-Pass it, man! -Pass!
James is free!
Pass!
Cyril!
Back, back!
Watch out for number 19!
Eastview! Eastview!
Eastview!
Damn.
I've never experienced anything like this with Beaufort.
Even in the last economic crisis, Cordelia kept the place running.
A black day, Mortimer.
Good that Cordelia didn't have to experience this.
Today is the reading of the will, right?
Then I hope that James will at least show his face there.
Keep us updated on the outcome.
Mortimer!
We will inform you immediately.
I knew it.
I knew it from the start.
That girl is our ruin.
What did you say?
Ruby Bell.
It's all her fault.
Everything was fine until she turned up.
You brought her into our lives.
You think it's Ruby's fault that we lost the game?
The game.
Our friendship. Everything.
Are you serious?
-Julia? -Yes.
I need a phone number.
In Gormsey.
Immediately.
It's not Ruby's fault.
But you're right.
I've been neglecting our friendship lately.
I'm sorry, Cyril.
I've just cared about myself
and my worries, and forgot about everything else around me.
I just want everything to be fine again. Okay?
Enough cuddles. You stink like a polecat.
I was afraid you wouldn't come.
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry too.
But you know, somehow
I'm relieved too.
It had to come out at some point.
And what will happen now?
There is apparently a photo, which will be presented to the parents' council.
They will decide tomorrow what will happen.
My father is on the council.
-If he finds out like this, he'll kill me. -Then we should tell him first.
Bad timing.
The reading of the will is in an hour. James is coming to pick me up soon.
I can understand that you are nervous.
Mom always wanted to get me into Beaufort's management.
I'm sure she made provisions.
Meaning?
That James and I will own the majority shares in the firm.
But, Lyd, that's fantastic.
Then Mortimer can get as upset as he likes.
You can finally take over Beaufort, just like you've always wanted.
But the question is, what do we do about the babies?
Well, it looks like I'll have a lot of time soon.
I'm serious, Lyd.
As long as we are together, I'm happy.
And we'll figure out the rest.
Together.
Excuse me.
God, James.
I didn't want to interrupt.
But Aunt Ophelia is meeting us at the notary's office in 20 minutes.
Mr. Sutton.
Maybe we should be on first name terms?
I'll wait by the car.
It's one thing to lose control of one's own life.
It's another to let a person you love
make decisions that will turn their life upside down.
To not intervene,
to trust that every experience helps us to sharpen our inner compass,
is an important realization.
But if perfection has always been the only objective,
then the slightest deviation feels like defeat.
JAMES Met Lydia and Sutton.
Going to the notary now. J.
RUBY Everything will be fine now! R.
Mom?
Ruby.
What happened?
I lost my job, sweetheart.
I was fired.
What? Why?
Mr. Smith called me into his office today
and handed me my notice of termination instead of a new assignment list.
What was the reason?
He sold the bakery.
Our bakery.
What about your arrangement? What about buying it back?
No chance. We had nothing in writing.
And he said he got an offer he couldn't refuse.
An offer?
From whom?
Nice to see you.
Even if we would have preferred a different occasion,
we will remember today as the day when it all took a turn for the better.
Let's hope so.
Your mother always told me about your passion for Beaufort.
And what incredible ideas you have.
You can count on my full support, Lydia. I promise you that.
Thank you.
Come.
We'll wait inside.
Hey, Ruby, it's a bad time right now. We're already--
Ruby?
What happened?
When a person's outlook on life
is in harmony with their feelings and behavior,
one speaks of cognitive consistency.
A state I've always wanted to achieve.
A principle that I would love to live by.
And I know I will succeed.
But in moments like these, when one feeling overrides all others,
when it silences everything,
I realize that I'm not there yet.
The thought of how much suffering a person can cause in the lives of others,
just to demonstrate their own delusions of grandeur, can make you feel sick.
I've learned one thing, that nothing is lost
as long as there is hope.
In accordance with the last will of Mrs. Cordelia Imogen Beaufort,
her estate will be disposed of as follows.
Mrs. Beaufort leaves
all her property, real estate
and without exception all stock interests in the Beaufort companies…
to her husband Mortimer Beaufort.
Excuse me?
Yes, all assets, properties and shares.
And what about the children?
Don't receive any specific assets. Nothing else has been decreed here.
That is unacceptable.
-There's a provision of care. -"Provision of care"?
Please make a separate appointment to discuss this.
Our mom would never have excluded us.
Your mother was probably a more intelligent woman than you thought, James.
-We will contest the will. -Who's "we"?
You? My spoiled children?
You think you are going to get away with it?
Mom would've never done this.
Did you force her? Like you forced Alice Campbell to withdraw Ruby's scholarship?
Or Mr. Smith to destroy her parents' dream?
I warned you, my boy.
You didn't want to listen.
Now you have to live with the consequences.
Alone.
Fuck you.
We are not alone.
Don't worry
Be happy
-Don't worry, be happy -Don't worry, be happy
Don't worry
Be happy
Don't worry, be happy
Don't worry
Be happy
Don't worry, be happy
-So! Shall we play a game of Jenga? -I've got to go upstairs.
Scholarship exams are tomorrow. If I mess that up, that's it for Oxford.
Absolutely no risk there.
Don't worry. Tomorrow is a new day.
You warned me.
That I have to be ready to face James' world if I want to be with him.
But I didn't know I would drag you into it.
Sweetheart. You love this boy. That's the only thing that matters.
Your father and I, we've already survived worse.
Mortimer Beaufort might be able to take our bakery from us,
but not our dream.
Thanks, Mom.
-You sent the email to Dr. Fiber? -Yes.
Mrs. Campbell?
Didn't you check your voicemail? I left you a message.
Something important has come up.
James, I really have to go now. Can we postpone this?
I know that my dad made you withdraw Ruby's scholarship.
He's trying to take her life apart, and you are helping him do it?
That goes against everything that you stand for as a person.
My mom thought very highly of you.
She always said she didn't know anyone who fought more against social injustice.
It's not as easy as you think, James.
Your father is a very influential man who knows how to use his power.
Whatever Ruby has done, she has turned him against her.
And that's why she needs you.
You also had to fight to forge your path.
You have the best contacts, friends in the press, in politics--
If anyone has the power to put my dad in his place, then it's you.
Your father supports me.
My most important projects, my latest program.
This enables hundreds of children living in poverty
to attend educational programs otherwise unaffordable for them.
So I had to choose between the fate of one young woman
and that of countless families.
What would you have done in my place?
I've known your father for a very long time.
He's very social, very popular and has a large network.
And if someone crosses him…
he destroys them.
Ruby didn't do anything to him.
She's the most fearless person I know.
She won't give up.
There's much you could still learn from her.
And now?
No idea.
I was so sure that Alice would help us.
And the will?
Ophelia thinks we should contest it and have it checked for authenticity.
-She thinks your dad forged it? -Not just her.
I now think he's capable of anything.
Would you like to stay with us for now?
I'm sure my parents won't mind.
After everything my dad did to you and your family?
It's not your fault. Nor Lydia's.
We'll stay with Cyril tonight.
So you can focus on your exam tomorrow.
That's the most important thing for now.
And if you get the scholarship, we'll celebrate your admission to Oxford.
Just us two.
I'm so sorry, guys.
Hey, guys, get me two sex on the beach, please.
Virgin. Virgin sex on the beach.
Sorry to ruin the mood like this. Could we stay here for a few days?
Make yourselves at home. Come.
What's going to happen now?
Will Mortimer cut off the money?
Our aunt has the best lawyers. We won't make it that easy for him.
I guess today, for once, the first prize for the shittiest family goes to you.
I thought we'd share the prize.
Well, then, here's to being housemates, right?
To us.
-Cheers. -Cheers.
Okay, I'm starving. Who's up for Mai Tai pizza?
-Get him! -That was a good throw!
Fuck you!
Doesn't matter. I get pizza…
From a young age, we were taught that we were special.
Born into a bloodline that has shaped an entire industry over generations.
Preserving the image and traditions of our family was our only job.
I only understood recently that family means different things to everybody.
Thanks for having us.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry too.
I…
The Maxton Hall pizza
Is the pizza
For all bitches
Is the pizza…
I think there's pizza.
What are you doing?
-You… -Only who's inside…
JAMES Sleep well, Ruby Bell.
We'll meet in our dreams.
The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams.
Just a few weeks ago, I thought that I'd have to give up some dreams.
That I can't have everything.
I wanted to accept it,
even though everything in me rebelled against it.
Today I know that this feeling of resistance is a sign.
The inner voice that tells you that you are wrong.
Keep dreaming.
Believe in yourself.
And I know if I follow it, everything will be good.
Can you explain the nature of your relationship with the student?
Of course, sir.
I've been thinking for a long time how I can explain…
the situation to you.
Of course, I'm aware of how it must look to you,
so I want to be completely open with you.
We got to know each other outside of the school setting
and we fell in love with each other.
Love?
Of course.
I'm incredibly sorry if the circumstances have given you a different impression.
So you don't deny having an intimate relationship with the student?
I'm eager to hear
what her parents have to say.
Her parents, sir?
After we could say with certainty that the photo was real,
we naturally informed them immediately.
The mother is already on the way.
I don't understand.
May I see the photo?
You've got everything? Pen? Cell phones on silent?
Good. Then all of you taking part in the scholarship exam, please follow me now.
You can do it.
Thank you.
Ruby Bell, please report to the principal's office immediately.
Ruby Bell, please report to the principal's office.
But what about my exam?
Just go as fast as you can. I'll see if I can add more time, okay?
Thank you.
Mom?
What happened?
Well, Miss Bell, we were hoping that you could tell us that.
Ruby, darling, sit down.
Are you familiar with this photo?
It was taken on the evening of the welcome party.
There is a witness who saw you and Mr. Sutton that evening.
This person confirms the photo's real.
What? Even if it is, it's a completely innocent situation.
The witness statement sounds different.
-We just talked! -Ruby…
In 20 years, I've never seen anything like this.
I won't allow your dirty affair to damage the reputation…
I'm not having an affair!
I've been working towards this moment for 11 years.
I'm just before my graduation, I've got an acceptance from Oxford
and I'm missing out on my last chance for a scholarship.
This is a serious matter, Miss Bell.
Mr. Sutton and you
are suspended from Maxton Hall with immediate effect.
No graduation. No studies.
You can forget about Oxford.