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."

of classical arts had instilled Camille with a graceful elegance.

her shawl, she thought back to Dorian's smitten look, yet he was so clueless. She felt a surge of anger, even a fleeting desire to expose Zara

urging

through

popularity could help draw

recommended Dorian. Doing him a favor would surely make Taylor happy. However,

acknowledged his mistake.

me directly," Camille said coolly, with

She moved to her side and gently patted her

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

filming hadn't officially started, he had been busy with other

picked Lila up right after work and took her home. After three days, Dorian hadn't managed to

he visited her apartment, the neighbor told him

considered it and could only conclude that she had deliberately booked a hotel to avoid him. Meanwhile, the

called him twice, sounding increasingly anxious each time. On her third attempt, she showed up at his door. When Dorian opened

streaks of dried tears still on her face. She

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

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

on purpose, influencing Samuel and Taylor to reject

of him, Dorian's heart ached almost to the point of madness. "Don't worry. I'll take you to find Lila right now and settle

knew Taylor and Samuel took their work seriously and wouldn't let Lila influence them that easily, the sight

had used Alex to force him into compromise. And now, she was using

his work and stormed over to the set to find Lila. He intercepted Lila as she was just about to grab lunch,

indulge in the grilled chicken. Kieran preferred bland food, so she had gone days without flavorful dishes and was

exactly do you want?" Dorian's voice cut through the air, his

furrowed as she looked at him. She was clearly annoyed, but she

make this go away? You're growing more

Ms. Parker's departure. You know I always keep my word-I