Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 4

Startled, Lila shook her head moments later. Her smile was bright and charming

as she said, "Don't worry about me, Uncle Kieran. I can handle this myself. If they ever cross the line, I promise I'll call you in right away to back me up and scare them to death!

"Alright, now go about your business. I'm leaving."

Kieran was amused by her wit, his smile deepening as he watched her retreating figure.

She was right, though; she wasn't one to easily cower under pressure.

At the company, Cole Mason, Kieran's assistant, could strangely sense his boss'

good mood. Unexpectedly, he was asked, "Cole, am I good-looking?"

Cole almost tripped himself at his words before he nodded genuinely and confusingly. "You're a work of art."

Kieran furrowed his brows, asking, "Am I gentle?"

"Oh, you are far... far from gentle," Cole thought.

"Well, you can be quite—"

"Get out!" Kieran ordered sternly.

Cole silently lamented, "His mood sure is as unpredictable as the weather!"

Lila had just arrived at the company when she heard the other departments discussing her and Dorian. It seemed the news had spread like wildfire.

"Did Lila really have a fight with Mr. Blake?"

on his team found out that all of her work has been

and talented, relying on himself to go from a nobody to a screen legend. He'll only shine

were me, I'd never clash with him. Instead, I'll

car earlier. I bet she's found a new scion to latch onto. Oh well, that's the perk of pretty privilege- she can charm any man with just

"Dorian got to where he is through his own efforts? Then, what about all those times I leveraged the Morgans' connections to secure resources

that she had decided to cut ties with him, the past would

of her eye, realizing the person who spoke last

one to support you. All you ever

what gives you the confidence to act all pure and mighty.

Megan Forger, rushed in. "There's no way I can handle that movie project, Lila. Why don't I plead Dorian for forgiveness and have you return,

need. I've

However, due to Dorian's contract and current shareholding

let's think this through. Aren't you in love—" Megan realized the fault in her words, continuing, "Will Dorian allow you to

on Lila's face. It seemed like just anyone had the notion that Dorian could control her. "He doesn't have the right to control

appeared at her door, his countenance much more indifferent than yesterday. "Didn't

at his left wrist-empty. Dorian was someone she had shared a long

relationship felt foreign to her. She

a word. Then, Dorian shot

"Lila..." She seemed unsettled.

don't you head out

the door closed, Dorian was heartbroken to see the indifference in her eyes. His gaze trailed down and landed on her red, tempting lips. She had a striking appearance, and her captivating gaze exuded a unique charm. Aside from her likable personality, her

his tone. "Lila, will you please quit it? I've already explained that I only see Zara as a sister. I'll begin filming in two days. Just say something nice, and I'll forget about

by him. "Instead of spending time persuading me, why don't you start bonding with Zara,

"I'm telling you, Lila, even if I really had a thing with Zara, you

can't be where I am today without receiving all sorts of temptations. Even if I ever crossed the line, I know nobody will ever replace you in my heart.

to believe he had so confidently uttered such shameless words, but that led her to an even more concerning realization. Perhaps Dorian and Zara had been way more intimate than she had imagined now that he had said these