Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 5

Dorian suppressed his rage. "I allow you to be willful in every other matter, but it's non-negotiable when it comes to leaving me. Once you think this through, come to me, and I'll forget this ever happened."

Lila looked at him, the irony getting more palpable by the second. He was the one who betrayed her, yet she was supposed to beg for his forgiveness?

She coldly broke free from him. "Say whatever you want, but I'm done with you."

With that, she left without turning her head. Looking at her retreating figure, Dorian slowly became gloomy.

Billy paced back and forth in his office countless times, brainstorming a solution for Lila's situation that balanced everyone's interests. He couldn't possibly offend Emmett, never mind Kieran. That said, he didn't want to keep a ticking time bomb on his hands, so he planned to have Lila cut her losses.

By then, Lila had arrived at his office. With a sizable beer belly, he warmly gestured for her to take a seat.

"Oh, Lila. We all know how capable you are, always delivering year after year and contributing to Dorian's success. Of course, you must've endured a lot. I'm very grateful that you work for us."

Lila pursed her lips, politely awaiting his next words. "How about you manage two new talents, huh?"

She knitted her brows. "I've never been an agent, so I'm afraid it'll be a no."

"Don't look down on yourself. Everyone knows you created Dorian Blake; he's all the accreditation you need! Trust me, you'll have no issue with it." Billy resorted to an encouraging approach.

"But I'm more skilled in directing and photography." Directing was Lila's

profession, while photography was her amateur passion-both were pursuits she truly loved.

Although her work in photography had dwindled significantly in the past few years due to her busy schedule with Dorian, she hadn't completely neglected it. Especially in the last two years, after stepping down as Dorian's agent, she had participated in a few small productions, all of which received positive feedback.

"That's perfect, then." Billy appeared to know what Lila wanted. "I've arranged for these two new talents to be in a film. Sure, they only have a few scenes, but the director is the renowned Christopher Nelson!

opportunity for you to learn. I'll pull some strings and make

thinking, "You might be

words, he said, "It might have some challenges, but you can definitely become an intern there. What matters most is the chance to learn. Am

the least amount of money while doing the most exhausting tasks. They would end up taking the blame for

in the picture. As she weighed the pros and cons,

have to rush to a decision just yet. There's still plenty of time before the filming starts. I'll grant you two weeks of paid leave. How

agreeing that she indeed needed a rest. Upon reflection of her current situation, she nodded. "Alright. Once I return from my break, I'll consider

saying, "Managing the new talents,"

agent. Oh, Lila. I know you're a good one. No wonder Dorian keeps you around for so many

was stepping out of line, he concluded, "Me and my

some proper contemplation,

his first agent rarely had time to focus on him and spend

than an agent would. It wasn't until Dorian gained some fame that

Billy's office, she faintly heard him mumbling something about whether Mr. Morgan would blame him. She couldn't hear him clearly, so she paid no

to call a cab and return home when she suddenly saw the familiar black Maybach, which

and waved at her. She immediately canceled the cab ride. "Why are

said he wants to take you out for dinner tonight. Since he's

was Kieran's suit jacket. She touched it and suddenly recalled his lustful gaze from last night. She withdrew her hand

Mason, is Uncle Kieran

Cole reacted shockingly, startling

Well, he'll

would ever disclose what happened last night. "Just that..... he seems quite off to me. But since you said no,

memories, trying to remember if he had overlooked any important clues, oblivious to her fleeting awkwardness. Afraid to continue this conversation, she quickly shifted the topic. She would just investigate it

of course, Kieran was as secretive as an FBI agent,

the kiss had never happened. Naturally, she was deeply conflicted. Although they weren't blood- related, she had