Partner Track - Episode 14
Moral Compass
Ingrid with Nick's help has worked hard to recapture her firm fit body . Through exercise both fun and physical and a special diet prepared by Nick … the 45 pounds she gained with Nikki's pregnancy are no more. Feeling good about herself she returns to Parsons Valentine ready to reclaim her stature as partner.
Ingrid reports to Marty's office
Roberta : Mr Adler will see you now
Marty: Is it still Yun or Laren now?
Ingrid: It's Yun… is there something I need to focus my attention on ….. or should I contact my clients and let them know I'm back
Marty: Are you planning on staying or has motherhood changed your perspective on the job?
Ingrid: I haven't decided yet…. What I do know….. my baby will always come first.
Marty: Now that you are for the most part a Laren insider… do you have any influence with Dominic Laren?
Ingrid: He is my daughter's grandfather… Why do you ask?
Marty: The Laren equities legal is big money… they still haven't made a decision as to where they will go….. as a partner it's your duty to try to secure it for our firm.
Ingrid: I'm sure Nick will decide what's the best fit for their needs….. I've learned not to mix business with my home life….. I won't ever make that mistake again….. Is there anything else?
Marty: There will be a partners meeting this afternoon at 2:00 PM.
Ingrid: I'll be there.
Nothing has changed since Ingrid went on maternity leave…. Fallon and his lap dogs still have a free reign making comments on whomever walks by. As Ingrid goes to her office Fallon can't help himself but say once of his discerning comments.
Fallon: Yun…. You always seem to land on your feet….. is their something special with asian women that white guys can't resist….. sorry also an asian guy in the mix.
Ingrid: Once a pig always a pig….. you've even got dumber while I was away… you're time is coming though
Fallon: Will Laren marry you this time or is he keeping you for entertainment value?
Ingrid: I'm the mother of his child that's all the really matters….. don't you clowns have any work to do?
Ames: Dan maybe we should cool it… She's got some real muscle backing her
Fallon: She's nothing but a cunt
Reed: You're pushing it.
At the afternoon Partner's meeting Marty asks for updates on everyone's to do list
Marty: Fallon have you got anything to offset the headaches you create.
Fallon: Actually ….. I may have a huge deal….. Miniso, a Guangdong-based seller of toys and household products. Sometimes called China's Muji, Miniso opened a flagship store in New York City's SoHo in February.
The store's gross merchandise value — a measure of sales over time — is clocking around $500,000 a month, with $1 million a month likely by December, founder and CEO Jack Ye told CNBC in late June.
More importantly, he said that for directly operated stores in the United States, Miniso's gross profit margin is well above 50%.
"If we can gain a firm foothold here and create a good business, we will have no problem in the U.S. overall," Ye said in Mandarin, according to a CNBC translation. His goal is to become the first "$10 and under" retailer worldwide.
Miniso stores began popping up in mainland China nearly 10 years ago, with overseas expansion beginning in 2015 in Singapore. As of March, the company said 37% of its 5,113 stores were overseas.
Marty: how are you planning on approaching them?
Fallon : From what I've gathered these Chinese executives like to be entertained properly before discussing business… I've planned a dinner to show them a good time… I've asked our own April Woo to be our translator and to show that Parson's Valentine is inclusive to the Chinese Business.
Marty: Keep me updated this looks very promising… Murphy any updates with St Claire Properties… Are you keeping Victoria Happy
Murphy : Now that Victoria is divorced… she's putting her efforts on offsetting what the divorced cost her… She thinking of adding a new line of hotels… we should be able to help in those acquisitions.
Marty: Yun ….. this is your first day back…. Have you gotten with Z on what he's planning to do with those acquisitions that Lassiter didn't get to complete… Also can you introduce one of our other lawyers to Dominic Laren since you don't want to make that pitch to him
Ingrid: I plan on having lunch with Z tomorrow to get caught up… Whomever you decide approach Mr Laren I can provide his private number.
Murphy hasn't been able to take his eyes off of Ingrid the whole meeting…. She looks better than she did before… motherhood must agree with her. After the meeting he goes to her office
Murphy: It's been a while … you look good… Motherhood suits you
Ingrid: Murphy is there any business to discuss… if not we don't have anything else to talk about…. My head is clear now…. I also remember everything you did….. Your mind games won't ever work on me… I love Nick and that's all…. Anything else?
Murphy: I was just trying to be nice….. we still will have to work together Ingrid: Not if I can help it…. That bridge will never be crossed again
Murphy: You don't trust yourself
Ingrid: I don't trust you….. is that clear enough?….. As Marty said your time and energy is better spent in making Victoria St Claire happy while she's still interested in you. Close the door on your way out.
Ingrid leaves the office on time no overtime is on her mind… she only wants to see Nikki and Nick… She walks into the Penthouse and goes to the full time nanny that Nick has hired.
Ingrid: Sue …. How did my baby do… did she miss me
Sue: I think she did…. her eyes kept circling to see where you were…. Mr Laren stopped by a couple of times and played with her and she laughed and giggled with him….. he really loves his daughter.
Ingrid: Is Nick here?
Sue: He's in the kitchen… making supper
Ingrid: Now that I'm here you can leave… Thank you so much.
Ingrid carries Nikki into the Kitchen
Ingrid : Hi….. I understand you came back a couple of times today… that makes me sad that I can't do that…. I missed her so much today.
Nick: You don't have to work ….. if you don't want to
Ingrid: Once I'm sure that you're sure of me …. I will think about it
Nick: How did your first day back go… You don't have to tell me if you don't want to
Ingrid: I'm never going to keep anything from ever again…. Marty wanted me to solicit you and your Dad for the legal business since you've been shopping around… I told him I won't mix business and family ….. I'll provide a number that's it… I have to meet with Z tomorrow for lunch to get a Sun Corp update. Them Mr Murphy wanted to have a chit chat… I shut him down before he could get started….. I told him I loved you and I don't need his chit chat.
Nick: Are you afraid to be with him?
Ingrid: No… I just don't trust him….. enough of him… what are you making for dinner?
Nick: Linguine Diavlo….. with shrimp chicken and sausage… It's a little spicy
Ingrid: You're going to make me fat again… can I take a quick shower?
Nick: it's all most ready… maybe we can take one together.
Ingrid: Are you sure… I would love it .
Ingrid puts Nikki into her crib and she and Nick have what's become their normal family dinner….. just the three of them. After dinner Ingrid breast feeds Nikki who manages to arouse Ingrid knowing that Nick wants to take a shower with her…. this will be the first time they will be naked together since they broke up. With Nikki fed , changed and put to bed….. Ingrid goes and takes Nicks hand and brings him into their bathroom … they each help each other undress ….. Nick has an instant erection while Ingrids nipples are standing firm and her vagina is soaking wet.
Ingrid: Nick ….. are you absolutely sure… Ive wanted you for so long
Nick: I'm sure… It's time we become a real family… no more pretending
They go into the shower and let the water pours all over them the silkiness of the soft water makes the soap latter against their skin ever slippery. Nick sudds her back and rubs her ass cheeks and lets his hands rub and wash her vagina. Ingrid moans with pleasure having him again make love to her. She turns gives him a very passionate French kiss as their tongue roll around each other. Ingrid takes Nick's very hard penis and strokes it with soap making it feel as though he was inside her vagina. Ingrid lets all the soap suds rinse away. She kneels down and places into her mouth. She sucks and kisses it and lets her tongue roll all around it. Ingrid has never done this before but Nick loves how she does it. The sensation is so intense that Nick is about to release….. but he wants to let it last longer. He lifts Ingrid up and gives her another French kiss. He then kneels down and pulls her ass cheeks so that her vagina is against his mouth. His tongue licks her clitoris by flickering around it at a rapid pace making Ingrid have her first orgasm of the night. Ingrid's orgasms are pronounce each time Nick's tongue touches her clitoris Ingrid shakes quivers and squeals with satisfaction. After multiple timesof jerking she pulls Nicks head away because her vagina is to sensitive to take anymore.
Nicks turns her around and lets her arch her back so that he can glide himself into her from behind . Ingrid continues to moan and squeal as Nick begins go in an out of her at a rapid pace having her ass cheeks smack against his belly. Ingrid begins having another multiple orgasm... she pushes her ass tightly against Nick . She pulls Nick' hand so that his finger can begin flickering and messaging her clitoris giving her another intense orgasm. Nick unable to hold himself ejaculates multiple times and Ingrid feels his hot semen inside her. She turns around so her breasts with her very sensitive nipples can rub against his chest.
Ingrid: that was worth the wait… I Love you so much….. please never leave me.
Nick: I love you too and I never will.
They get out of the shower and dry each other off… they each put their bath robes on…. Nick goes to the dresser drawer and pulls out the ring box that he has been saving for this occasion.
Nick: this time will you marry me for good….. no more not showing it…. you are a Laren .
Ingrid: Yes….. I promise never to take it off…. You've made me so happy….. we will have a very happy normal married life….. Before I thought we were going to fast but now I want to be Mrs Nick Laren as soon as possible… if you don't mind nothing fancy just our family and friends ….. what do you think?
Nick: that's all I ever wanted.
In the morning Ingrid calls Rachel and Tyler to meet at their usual morning spot she something very important to tell them
Tyler: Ok girl, This better be good….. Fuck boy better not be in this picture.
Rachel: Did you and Nick get together?
Ingrid: It was incredible… She lifts her hand and the huge diamond on her finger can't be missed
Tyler: That must of been one hell of a fuck
Ingrid: We don't fuck we make love… We are going this afternoon to get our marriage license this time I want it fast…. The wedding is going to be small just family and of course you two
Rachel: I'm so happy for you
Tyler: That goes for me too….. I'm so glad fuck boy is out of the picture and out of your head….. Nick has shown that he was always the right choice
Rachel : amen to that… I almost wish we didn't have to work here…. Those obnoxious ass wholes everyday…. Are you ready?
As ingrid and Rachel walk by the gang of three…. Ames comments on Ingrid's ring
Ames: Looks like you finally got what you wanted…. Congratulations….. is that real?
Fallon: My….. my… did Nick reward you for getting on your knees?
Rachel: in your dreams ass whole… Don't listen to these dip shits… you'll be Mrs Nick Laren very soon and you can kiss this place goodbye.
Reed: Mrs Nick Laren…. She's become a billionaire overnight and we're just making jokes.
Fallon: shut up…. How are we going to impress those Chi coms…. We have to find the right girls that will do anything for money.
Ames: How are you going to get Woo to go along
Fallon: I'll handle Woo…. You two find me the other girls.
Ingrid has lunch with Z who immediately sees the ring Z: I guess your officially off the market Ingrid: I really was never on the market… Nick has always been the only one for me….. except for a hiccup along the way.
Z: Are you happy?
Ingrid: Nick and Nikki have made my life complete
Z: I must make a confession…. When you told me off I found you fascinating, but I held back because it seemed you were with Murphy… what was that all about?
Ingrid: I had a one night stand many years ago with Murphy…. My crazy brain made it into something more… it cost me Nick…. Once Nick found out that the baby was his…. He was there where as Murphy couldn't wait to tell me the baby couldn't be his.
Z ….I knew you were interested in me but my life was a mess and my heart belonged to Nick.
Z: So when is the wedding?
Ingrid: We're getting our marriage license today Nick comes walking up
Ingrid : Nick this is Z the Chairman of Sun Corp
Nick: We met before … how are you?… Ingrid we've got a 2 o'clock at City Hall
Ingrid: Z….. I would like you to come to the wedding….It's small just family and a few friends….. I'll text you the place and time.
Z: Thank you… Congratulations to both of you.
Even though the wedding was small….. Nick made sure that his bride would never regret not having the formal wedding befitting a Laren. While Tyler and Rachel help Ingrid pick out her wedding dress along with princess dress for Nikki… Nick turned the Winter Garden Room at the Waldorf Astoria into a night to remember.
The bride and groom with their daughter in Nick's arms walk in the Winter Garden Room and Ingrid can't help but look around seeing the plush green ambiance even though it's winter in New York City
Ingrid: How did you manage this… this is beautiful.
Nick: Nothing but the best for my girls.
Nick had one of his Superior Court Judges perform the wedding ceremony making Ingrid Yun and Nick Laren finally become husband and wife. Nick had one of his chef friends prepare a meal to remember
Mr and Mrs Yun were all smiles now that Ingrid has married the right man. Lena and Tiffany are more interested in the one guest that each of them don't know so they sit on each side of Z
Lina: You can't be on the bride's side of the family, because I don't know you
Z: And who might you be?
Tiffany: He's not from our side of the family…. Have you crashed our party
Z: Who are you two?
Lina: I'm Lina sister of the bride… this is Tiffany sister of the groom….. so who are you
Z: I'm Z Min…. A friend of Ingrid
Lina: Are you really that big… are those muscles real?
Z laughs: You are the crazy sister
Tiffany: Actually we both are the crazy sisters… do you have a brother so we can have a foursome?
Z: What!
Lina: She didn't mean that kind of foursome… we're not that easy.
Dominic: Soo Jung and Sang Hoon... one of these days we're going to have to chang you're names to something like Jack and Jill so I can remember them... anyway ...it looks like Tiffany and Lina are getting along fine... do you think my son and your daughter will make it this time?
Mrs Yun: Our daughter is stubborn , but she knows what she almost lost
Mr Yun: they make such cute babies
Dominic: I can't argue about that
Rachel and Tyler approach Ingrid that appears in a daze with the contentment look on her face
Rachel: Mrs Laren…. Has it sunk in yet?
Ingrid: A year ago I was crushed that I didn't get Partner…..Nick hated me for fucking him over…..Murphy turned out to be the snake that he always was… but now I have a beautiful daughter… the husband that I truly love what else could I ask for?
Tyler: Girl….. whatever you do don't fuck it up this time… I thought I had style, but that man of yours got me beat hands down…. You better love him tonight like he has never been loved before.
Ingrid: Tonight Nick Laren is going to know how much I love him
Rachel: Ingrid…. Look…. you think Z will be able to handle your sister?
Ingrid: Should I warn him?
Tyler: He's a big boy….. your sister is a fox… let her have a grown up lesson?
Rachel: you mean like I gave Justin.
Tyler: He couldn't close the deal with you… maybe you are the one that needs a grown up lesson.
With Ingrid's life coming full circle in that her happiness is secure…. Events that are taking place will shake everyone's foundation to the core.
Dan Fallon, along with Hunter Reed and Todd Ames are hosting three of the senior executives from the Miniso Corp. Fallon has made reservations in one of Waldorf Astoria's Luxury suites. Miniso's executives, Mr Kuo, Mr Yi and Mr Chow are quite impressed with the suite along with the exceptional food and service the Waldorf has provided…. They where even more impressed with April Woo's ability to help them understand Dan Fallon's presentation.
Dan Fallon: Now that we have business out of the way…. I understand that it is customary in China to relax and toast to everyone's good fortune
April interprets in Chinese and Receives a favorable response from the three executives.
Dan Fallon: To help you relax…. I've brought some ladies that will help … this is Dawn and Alexis
April with a surprise look on her face interprets…. The three executives look to each other since now they realize what Fallon is up to… Dawn and Alexis are paid escorts that will do what the men may choose to want.
What Dan Fallon didn't anticipate was that the three executives were extremely offended that Fallon resorted to such tactics… In Chinese they had April interpret
April: Tell your boss he has a misunderstanding as to how business is done in China…. Honor and respect is a must…. What he is attempting to do both dishonors our business transactions but disrespects we as family men with wives and children…. We will have no further negations between us…
April smirks… she could have told Fallon this wouldn't work.
Fallon: April tell them that was not my intention… I meant no disrespect….. I was told that this is customary… I deeply apologize
April delivers Fallon's message but the three stand up, bow there heads and leave.
Fallon: The rooms paid for… girls what do you say….. party time?
Hunter Reed takes Dawn and Todd Ames takes Alexis they begin drinking
Fallon: April….. you did a great job… I thought we all most had them…. But such is luck…. Let's have one drink … I have a lot of explaining to do for Marty.
April: I'm not like those girls
Fallon: Of course you're not…. You're a good girl… just one drink and then you can leave
April: All right just one
Fallon goes to the bottles and pours April a screw driver since she doesn't like the taste of alcohol. What April doesn't realize is that Fallon places a few drops of some unknown substance and brings the drink to April.
This drink will change April's life forever
A few hours later April is found in the elevator by Ingrid who found herself needing to get a treat before her night of love making with her husband in the bridal suite.
Ingrid: April… what are you doing here and what has happened to you?
April crying profusely… :Ingrid please help me….. I was just doing my job ….. I didn't want any of this to happen.
Ingrid: April get a hold of yourself… I'm going to take you to our suite… then you can tell me what has happened… your safe now I won't let anything happen to….. I promise.
Ingrid calls Nick: sweetheart our plans have changed….. I'll explain everything when we get into the room
In the bridal suite Ingrid begins questioning April Ingrid: Are you calm enough to tell me what happened ?
April unable to control her tears: I was violated … every part of me …. I didn't do anything to warrant this.
Ingrid: Do you know who did this to you?
April: It was Dan Fallon….. why did I think I could trust him
Ingrid: What were you doing with Dan Fallon?
