Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 18

Lila had spent the entire day with Taylor and Samuel, diligently jotting down notes in the script. Each page was filled with details about the auditioning actors-their traits, acting abilities, and how well they suited the roles.

Samuel noticed her concentration and took a peek at her notes when she stepped out. He was a bit surprised.

Although he treated her as his junior, he didn't genuinely hold high hopes for her. She was young, with no significant works to her name. If it weren't for Taylor's recommendation, he would never have let Lila join the production.

However, after a day of auditions, her insightful comments and meticulous records had slightly changed his perception.

Taylor patted his round belly. "What do you think of Lila?"

"She has more talent than I did at her age," Samuel replied honestly.

Taylor's smile widened, adding more creases to his face. "Lila has potential, but she can be a bit stubborn."

If she hadn't been so focused on Dorian in the past, she might have achieved something by now.

Camille tapped Taylor's shoulder, and he felt a bit dazed from the sudden force. "What's going on, darling?"

Without any small talk, she got straight to the point. "Did Zara come to audition today? Cut her from the list."

Samuel looked shocked. "Why?"

Taylor stroked his chin.

"I paid particular attention to her performance. She was decent, but she was nothing remarkable. Maybe we should reconsider before dismissing her outright.

"We should be fair about this. What do you say, darling?"

Camille snorted. "I have nothing against her personally, but there were a few others who auditioned for the same role today. The girl with the last name Payne was clearly better.

"Since we have someone more qualified, there's no need to keep Zara. I'm only saying this so neither of you lets Dorian's connections influence the decision."

elegance.

smitten look, yet he was so clueless. She felt a surge of anger, even a fleeting

up with it and realized she should stop urging Lila to reconcile with him.

flipped through the

Zara's popularity could help draw attention, plus it would be a

had recommended Dorian. Doing him a favor would surely make Taylor happy. However, Taylor's genial smile faded a

quickly acknowledged his

has any objections, he can come speak to me directly," Camille said coolly, with an

and caught Camille's last remark. She moved to her side and gently patted her back.

and Camille exchanged a look, smoothly changing the subject. With years in the entertainment industry, Samuel read the situation

about Zara's audition results. But since filming hadn't officially started, he had been busy with other work and hadn't been around

after work and took her home. After three days, Dorian hadn't managed to catch

visited her apartment, the neighbor told him she

could only conclude that she had deliberately booked a hotel to avoid him. Meanwhile, the audition results

him twice, sounding increasingly anxious each time. On her third attempt, she showed up at his

were red, with streaks

I-I didn't make it." She choked out, voice trembling so badly

tightened, and he clenched his fists. Zara had performed well during the audition. There was no way she didn't get

Lila targeting her on purpose,

tear-streaked girl in front of him, Dorian's heart ached almost to the point of madness. "Don't worry. I'll take you

their work seriously and wouldn't let Lila influence them that easily, the sight of

used Alex to force him into compromise. And now, she was using the same tactics to

He intercepted Lila as she was just about to grab lunch,

she had gone days without flavorful dishes and was craving them. When

voice cut through

looked at him. She was

make this go away? You're growing more

held back about Ms. Parker's departure. You know I always