Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 11

Dorian cast a cold glance at Darcy, and his annoyance was evident. "What are you making a fuss about? What's going on?"

After the initial shock of his harsh tone, she felt unjustly treated. "You just had a fight with Lila, and now Ms. Parker won't teach me anymore. You know I'm about to graduate, and without her guidance, I might not have any chance of getting into the Northridge Opera House!"

Alex Parker was a renowned figure in stage acting, having revitalized the nearly defunct Northridge Opera House during her long career. Although retired, the opera house couldn't bear to let her go and had rehired her.

Although Dorian wasn't particularly fond of Darcy, she was one of the few remaining family ties, and he cared about her situation.

Lila, understanding his struggles, had been helping to ease this burden. Despite not liking the bossy and spoiled Darcy, she had never neglected her.

When Darcy refused to live on campus, Lila arranged for her to rent the best apartment nearby. When she needed help with her skills, Lila hired the best etiquette teacher and even used connections from the Morgan family to bring in Alex, who hadn't taken on students in years.

In a way, Darcy had inherited Alex's guidance. As long as her skills were up to par, the opera house would reluctantly accept her, especially because of Alex's reputation. Now, with graduation approaching and the opera house's assessments looming, Darcy was devastated to hear that Alex would no longer teach her.

Feeling indignant, she had come to complain to Dorian that morning, unexpectedly running into the source of her grievances. She pointed an accusatory finger at Lila and sneered. "You think you can use my future to force Dorian to apologize and win you back?

"Didn't you have the guts to break up first? What are you trying to play at now?" Dorian's gaze turned even colder. "This is between us; why drag Darcy into it?" Lila regarded them silently for a moment before laughing softly. She lowered her eyes, then raised them to meet Dorian's. Despite the early summer heat, her expression was icy enough to send a chill through him. In that instant, he felt as if he had lost something significant.

But before he could dwell on it, Lila said calmly, "I'm not aware of the situation with Ms. Parker."

"You're lying! How could you not know? She's the one you hired, and now that you and Dorian have broken up, she's stopped teaching me. Who else could be behind this?" Darcy was growing frantic.

"You're really calculating and malicious, aren't you? Dorian, don't consider reconciling with her! Look at her true colors!" Darcy shouted.

"Darcy Blake!"

time Lila addressed Darcy by name. Her tone was sharp, which frightened

"You-"

"I had nothing to do with Alex's decision

She admits it! It was her all along!" Darcy smirked disdainfully. "Do you think Dorian won't

focusing on Dorian instead. "Do you remember what you said the day you confessed your feelings? You said you only loved me and trusted me, right? What about

"Someone like you doesn't

You hold a special place in my

Ms. Parker back so she can

"

finding the situation utterly absurd. How could he still say he held her in his heart after

keep seeing her! Don't you remember what I told you about the sandalwood bracelet?" Darcy was confused. Given the circumstances, why was he still considering being with Lila? "What do you

to hear any more about this topic. She didn't

can't leave!" Darcy grabbed her, unwilling to let

voice was icy. "Who do

experiencing a sense of fear toward the

that Dorian is done with you, right? Not only do you want to ruin my chances at the Northridge Opera House, but you also want to drag his reputation down with you, right? How can you be so

at this accusation. "Lila, when will you stop this? Are you trying to stir trouble everywhere? First, it was

gaze hardened further. "What? Do you want an explanation from me as well?" She let out a bitter laugh. "You think you can ask me for an explanation? Shouldn't you be asking yourselves what

He was unable to tolerate her unreasonable behavior

his hand, swelling in response. Pain radiated from her cheek, and

mocking laugh and raised her gaze. Her cold gaze sent chills