What's the matter Youssef? Why didn't you come right after school?
Is there anything wrong?
I had to do few things at school I just finished
Few things? Like what?
I have a science fair I'm preparing for it now
Is that all?
Honestly, I was in the movie theater with my friends
I don't want you to be upset because I didn't take you with me
But I know that you don't like to watch horror movies
Even if you told me I don't like going to the movies
- Mirna, what's wrong? Tell me - "Episode 8"
What's wrong is that I'm stupid
I thought that I can bring back something that ended long ago
I lost 10 years of my life for nothing
I couldn't fall in love or work
or achieve my goals All for an illusion
What's important now is that this matter has ended
That's right, each one of us should think about what's best for him
We're all here for you you know that
Wish you were here, Mounir
The roses have you forgotten that already?
Welcome, welcome Please, come in
- Welcome, please come in - Hello
Hello our lovely bride
- Hello Yara - Hello, how are you?
Welcome
Thankfully we met in better conditions
We'll become friends, please come in
Please come in, welcome
- Hello, how are you? - I'm good, thank you
Come in
You know? I feel sorry for Mirna
I just want to know how such great love ends suddenly
What do you think happened between them?
I really don't know, it's weird
When he was bankrupt they got back together
But he abandoned her after getting back on his feet
Do you think he abandoned her when he got back on his feet like before?
No, no, if so, he's such a jerk I don't think he's a scum
Why not, dear?
You always see the good in people until they prove you wrong
If so, why was he so in love with her all these years, longing for her?
Who said that he was longing for her?
Were you living with him in America and saw what he was doing?
Sweetie, when he realized that he's going down and said...
"Only that poor girl who waited for me all those years"
"Can tolerate me even if I went bankrupt"
When he took the money he thought that she's not useful anymore
I know that type very well
If so, he's such a scum then It's good that she saw who he really is
- How are you, girls? - Hello
- We're fine, how is Adam? - Same old, nothing new
We have something new Poor people will always be poor
Mirna and Youssef broke up
What?
I salute you, welcome
Welcome, Rima
I started with the plan to restructure Dentelle
However, in order to make Dentelle better than before
- we should solve the problems - Excellent
I want the files for the last 5 years I want to check them
I think, at this period the problems in the company have started
- Right? - I'm working on these files
I'm checking them all, don't worry
We'll check them together
How about we talk about business in company meetings?
It's not possible to talk about business at dinner, right?
Dana is like her late uncle she only thinks about work
Mercy on his soul
Really uncle? Was dad like this since you were kids?
Right, I forgot to tell you this, father
I saw an ad for a cruise in the Caribbean
I was sure you're gonna love it How about we all go during summer?
We'll go there for the honeymoon
Seriously, when are you going to get married?
Mira and I haven't agreed on that yet
It's still soon no need to talk about this now
At least, not before a year passes for Mounir's memorial
- These are the traditions - Sure, Rima
We respect traditions we don't violate that
especially in our family Because our family is respectful
But our children are allowed to prepare for their future and happiness, right?
Yara, do you participate at work? Or are you spoiled like my sister?
- I haven't tried yet, honestly - A girl like you
with such a big family business hasn't tried doing that?
You're a smart girl, try
Yara's not interested in business she has never worked before
None of us knew anything when we started working
- but we learnt - Why not? I'll try
Now, Al Talle family will have a new business woman
Maybe, what you failed to do with me you can do it with Yara
Youssef? You're so shy I didn't know that
No, I'm not shy but I can't express myself
- Do you wanna hear a secret? - Yes, sure, tell me
I know this will happen
I don't understand what do you mean?
Look, maybe you won't believe me
but sometimes I predict things beforehand
When I first saw you I felt that we should be more than cousins
Every time I see you, this feeling grew bigger, not only that...
What else?
I used to know that you love me but you couldn't tell me
Because of the problems in the past and then, about my uncle
But every time I look into your eyes I used to see that
I used to lie to myself in order not to feel upset and sad
Yet, my feeling was right my feeling weren't fooling me
Saed, I sent you the payroll
Would you check it? I think I made a mistake
- Yes, sure - One more thing
If you saw something wrong or missing, can you fix it?
Of course, I already prepared myself to do both our jobs
Apparently, I bothered you Thanks Mr. Saed, won't bother you again
What did I say? I was just kidding
I mean, I feel happy when you ask for my help
This is the accounting department, hello
Hello sir, welcome
Saed is one of the best employees in Dentelle
Nadine is also an employee here I'll introduce you to Jad
He'll be the new Marketing and Sales manager
- Hello - Nice to meet you Saed
Nice to meet you, Diana?
Nadine
Alright, I won't take much of your time, good work
Good work
Please, I have a question
Is it possible to transfer the money
without me coming here personally at the beginning of every month?
Unfortunately sir, you have to come here personally to transfer the money
Unless, the other party would withdraw the money via checks from your account
Then, they'll withdraw every month if the check amount is in the account
Alright, since I'm here I'll make the transfer
- We'll see about that later - Sure
Do you have your account's details?
Of course
I'd like to ask you to fill this paper
Alright
I mean...
Sorry to bother you I have another inquiry
Is it possible not to mention all the details?
to keep the name anonymous
and not to write the account's number?
This is the marketing plan for the upcoming period
By the way, we should work with a respected PR company
We need to work hard to improve Dentelle's image
Our goal is not only restoring our previous clients' trust
It's more important to gain new clients
I'll propose that in our next meeting we'll see what we can do
That depends on the available budget
I think we need to work a lot, Jad
I need a secretary in my office
No problem
I've already asked Amin to prepare a list
for the jobs needed in the coming period
Great
Alright, I'll go back to my office
Don't forget to check the plan well before we go to the meeting, okay?
- Hello, how are you? Good, and you? - Hi Jad, how are you? I'm good
Jad, I'm making a party for my close friends to introduce them to Youssef
I want you to be there too
Sure, I'll be there, don't ask twice
You're one of us now
- Please come in - Bye
- Hello Mira, how are you? - Hi, I'm good, how about you?
I'm good
Although you haven't brought me a gift but I'm better than you
No, your gift is ready What is this? Let's see
This will absorb all your negative energy it'll give you good luck
This is what you need the most now
It's nice, thanks
Now, whenever you see it you'll remember me
Youssef, don't you want to change the decoration of your office?
I don't want to change anything in my father's office, now
It's not necessary to change everything just add your own touch
Little simple things I can help you with that, if you want
I'm really good at that
I wanted to study Internal Design
But my father insisted that I study Business
So I can help Dana at work but I failed big time
Come in Mrs. Hayat
- Sorry Mr. Youssef, you seem busy - Not at all, I'm not busy
Let me introduce you Mira, the daughter of my uncle Sami
Hayat, she's one of the founders of Dentelle
Hello, nice to meet you Ms. Mira We're glad to have you at Dentelle
Nice to meet you
Mr. Youssef, this is the summary you asked for, Amin told me about it
About the new job openings we need, here you go
- Excuse me - Thanks
Moreover, there is a job opening I forgot to add
- Which one? - An experienced tailor
Because Mirna, I don't know if you remember her, resigned
- Why did she resign? - I don't know
Did you accept her resignation?
Mr. Youssef I can't force anyone to work
Excuse me
What do you want to drink?
- Did you like the place? - It's really nice
- Is it nice? - Sure, it's really cute
You're good you have kept all this a secret?
I am the least person to keep a secret
But you know the circumstances we couldn't have an engagement
Family parties are not good Leave it to us
- we'll make you the best party - Sure
- Where were you in America? - I was in New York
I didn't like it at all I felt like I was in a freezer
Is there anyone who doesn't like New York?
You know why? Maybe you went there in winter
If you went while the weather is nice you'd have loved it very much
Maybe that's why I liked Los Angeles more
In fact, Vegas is the best
My father was about to lose all his money because of me
Because I spent my time in the Casinos
I don't like America at all I prefer Europe, Paris, Italy, right?
Here you go that's a real respected girl
Europe, it means culture and art
It means shopping, nothing is better than going shopping in Europe
- That's what you care about - Don't tell me about shopping
We should go to Paris for the next Fashion Week
Yes, Yara should come with us
But I prefer the Fashion Week in Milan
It's better
No, this time, it'll be different
There is a bride among us
- Let's take a selfie - We'll take it with you
- Don't you want us in it? - Ladies first
I'll drink something at the bar
Bye, my love
Hey, how about telling them that you're forced to marry her?
It's better than the long face
I'd do that, don't think I care
I'm about to lose it I can't keep up this charade
Come on then, go ruin everything
Try to understand I'm dying to know she's okay
I just want to know what's going on with her
She's not answering me or anyone her phone is off
That's better, better for you Youssef trust me, it's better
That's enough focus on what you want
You have to understand that your future's sitting at that table
- Not in old memories - You don't have sympathy at all
I know, that's why I have peace of mind unlike you
Come on, come with me let's go back to the table
- Go, I'll follow you - Come with me, bro
They'll believe that you ran away
Enough, I'll follow you Jad, go
My love, I like this song a lot Let's dance
I don't like to dance Mira believe me
Do it for me my love, please!
Alright
Wait, my phone
Is it nice?
Nadine
What's the matter Saed? You scared me
Sorry, I was looking for you I have some news
What is the disaster you want to tell me about?
There is no disaster on the contrary, I have good news
- They want a new secretary for PR - What are you talking about?
- In PR? - Yes
- To work with the new guy? - Yes, Mr. Jad
Great, it's an amazing opportunity Do you think they'll accept me?
You've been working here for a years you know everything
Anyone else would need a long time to learn the work system here
You're smart, you know how to make things happen
You're right I'll apply for it, why not?
- Take these - What are these?
I'll go check the requirements for the new opening
You know I won't have a lot of time to work
I have someone to support me
Congrats Mr. Sami congrats Youssef
The partnership is official now
Thank you
As we agreed Dana will be in my place here
she'll be in charge for our share of the company
My uncle, the file you have now contains the new structure for Dentelle
Along with the study I made
Before talking about this plan
I checked the company's status for the last 5 years
There are a lot of things we need to talk about first
Everything is here, in this file
Which you prepared alone
This is the first mistake
- Excuse me? - We're partners
You can't take a decision alone or make a study alone
From now on everything will be mutual
In my opinion, we should take a look at the plan Youssef made
I'm sure you'll find all the problems you detected in there
Why not? Let's see
Mr. Sami, in the file there is also a study we made about the jobs needed
Because of the circumstances we faced we had to let a lot of people go
But this will put extra pressure on the company's budget, right?
Right, but these jobs will cover a big part of the shortage in the company
Especially, in the future
In this case, there will be cuts to the salaries
So we can increase the numbers of the employees
That's not right, the employees tolerated a lot in the past
That's not how we'll reward them
I can't guarantee that they'll stay in case we made the cuts
If they don't like that, let them go
We'll hire people we can afford to pay the job market is full of them
Dana, there is something you need to put into consideration
Dentelle is a fashion company it's not sewing machines factory
The workers here aren't ordinary workers
they're tailor, they do it manually
The job market is full of tailors
We don't think of it this way
Seamstry is based on accuracy and art the experience is so critical
If we made the cuts to their small salaries
They might leave, then, we'll have to hire tailors with less experience
That's the last thing we need now Am I wrong, uncle?
I think this is logical my daughter
There is also another thing we need to take into consideration
Dentelle needs extraordinary designs
In the last couple of years our designs weren't up to date
With the developments in the world of fashion designing
Fine, that's great
In my opinion, you and Dana should sit together
about study how to develop this company
- And make profit - Hopefully
You know me well I've never disappointed you
I'm leaving
How is my lovely daughter?
- Hello uncle, how was your day? - A normal day, like any other
I don't understand, what is this leave if you're working all the time?
What's the difference between here and there?
If you'll keep sewing all day?
There is a difference, uncle
There, I tailor things that aren't mine most of the time, I don't like them
But here, I work for me as I want
Great, finish you work so we can eat
I brought you delicious pastries
Let's eat that before it gets cold
You're going to Dubai? Aren't there any good jobs in Lebanon?
There's a better opportunity and they'll pay me much more
Since when you think about money?
You'll go to a strange country?
You'll leave me alone here for more money?
It's not about the money
At my age, I should travel and see the world
There, they work in a different way than the work in Dentelle
I should gain more experience
You're only saying that to convince yourself
Did he hurt you that much?
You're leaving the country to stay away from Youssef?
Youssef has nothing to do with that
Enough, Mirna, stop
Don't talk to me as if I'm a kid
I know that this is the real reason everything else is just an excuse
When all of this happen, you'll have to tell me what happened with you
Nothing more than what I've told you
What did you tell me?
- You haven't told me anything - Yes, I did
I told you that I broke up with him because I felt that he's not the one
Our love story ended long time ago since we were apart
Please uncle, please, stop I need this job very much
Maybe that's how I'll start a new chapter in my life
To forget about the past
Can't you start this new chapter unless you left me alone?
Or am I a part of the past that you want to forget?
Don't say that, uncle
Don't say that
You know how dear you are to me
I don't have anyone else but you
When I get there and stand on my feet
I'll bring you over to live with me
I can't live without you
See? He's a jerk come see this
I've never been wrong Come see this
This jerk, he broke up with her and started living his life
Maybe this is an ordinary night out
What ordinary night out, you idiot?
- Do you know who is she? - Who?
She is Mira Al Talle the daughter of Mr. Sami Al Talle
The new partner in Dentelle
So your saying she's his cousin it might be an ordinary party, right?
Oh God, you idiots
Can't you see how she's with him in all the photos?
Look at this photo
Moreover, she tagged him for this photo and wrote...
What do you want more to get it?
Oh poor Mirna she must be devastated
If she saw the photos maybe she didn't
Really?
You know? We shouldn't tell her
If she doesn't know about their relationship
we shouldn't be the bad news bearers
Right, right we haven't seen anything, right?
Yes, let's go
But her dress is nice
The most important now is to think about how to renew our designs
Dentelle's designs are old fashioned
And not up to date with the developments in the world of fashion designing
That's why, most of our customers are going to new designers
Fine, Jad will prepare the list of the suggested designers
and their work samples And we'll choose
There is a designer I'm thinking about
I think he'll be useful for us in the future
- His name is Bassel Hareb - Excellent
Bassel's designs are great his ideas are revolutionary
That's why he became a trend in Beirut lately
Exactly, just by being with us people will come to Dentelle
Especially, the new generation
What will make a man like that work with us?
Dentelle is not tempting for any designer now
I'm doing this to let Dentelle allure the best designers in the country
If I had to bring designers from abroad, I'd do that too
No, don't you get that we have a specific budget for this matter
Don't get carried away, that's a lot
In order to make Dentelle compete again, Miss Dana
We should get carried away and present bold ideas
I think, that's what you want too Because that'll get you profit
and guarantee the prosperity of your investment in the company
There is a huge difference between compensating what we have invested
And pay for extra expenses This is a risk, we haven't thought about
Wait a minute, I don't understand What's your problem?
You worry that Bassel Hareb will refuse or he'll ask for a lot of money? Tell me
Let's not get ahead of ourselves
Jad, please
Listen to me, Youssef, please
Let me get Bassel Hareb's number let's call him and make an appointment
Then we'll decide what's best for us
Good?
The meeting is over
- Hello, Mrs. Rola - Hello Mirna, how are you?
- My dear, come in - Are you going out?
No, I was going down... I lost my ID
I was about to go to get a new one I still have time
- What do you want to drink? - Nothing
I want to ask you a favor but I don't anyone to know, please
- Do you want money? - No, not money, I have money
Not from Dentelle
Mrs. Souhair brought new clothes from Paris and London
They don't fit so, she wants me to fix them
I know you have a machine here can I use it, when you don't need it
Sure, come in dear you can use it anytime
- What about your uncle? - Don't worry, he won't come now
I'll go to get this over with and I'll come back, okay?
Thanks a lot I don't know what to say
Jad, are you sure that this is his private number?
I called him many times but he didn't answer
Alright, I'll send him an email now
Alright
Hello Yara, what a nice surprise!
How are Youssef?
I'm good
This is the first time I come to the office, after...
Oh dear, may he rest in peace come, take a seat
When I got in I felt it's a big place
We can take a part of it to make it my office
- To make it what? - My office
Did you forget that I have a share in my father's inheritance?
You decided that out of the blue?
Why are you making fun of me?
Because this is not a game
It's not a new thing to show off in front of your friends
This company has more than 200 employees, which means 200 families
Now, it's going through a rough patch
I don't have time to leave all the work I have to teach you about the job
I don't want to show off I want to work
I want to manage my own share I have the right to do this, right?
Sure, you have the right to do this
But in order to do that, you need to know every detail about Dentelle
You should know every stage of our work
Alright, let's start now No need to have an office
- I can stay here - What do you mean?
Sure you can't stay here
If you want to work you need to start from scratch
From scratch?
Look Yara
Next week we'll have openings for jobs
we need secretaries sales and tailors
If you want apply for one of them
If you want my advice apply for the sales department
Sales? You must be kidding me
No, I'm not kidding, I'm serious I'm very serious
You want me to be a salesperson in my father's company?
If our father is still alive he would've given you the same advice
- Believe me - Don't speak for him
My father who you took his place now wouldn't let you talk to me like that
Keep your voice down Keep your voice down
Understand this
You can't manage a place you know nothing about, how?
You've been away all these years do you know how to run this place?
Sure I do, did you forget that I was raised here?
I've been away all these years to study work and get management experience
What is your experience? You barely finished your college
Look Youssef I won't let you talk to me like that
I'll know how to take what's mine