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."

a graceful elegance. Yet her cold

look, yet he was so clueless. She felt a surge of anger, even a fleeting desire to expose Zara for who

realized she should stop urging Lila to reconcile with him.

through the

who performed slightly better. I thought Zara's popularity could help draw attention, plus it would

happy. However, Taylor's genial smile faded a bit, his tone firm. "A

acknowledged his mistake. "Understood, Mr.

Camille said coolly, with an air that could have graced a portrait of

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

smoothly changing the subject. With years in the entertainment industry, Samuel read the situation

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

up right after work and took her home.

calls went unanswered. When he visited her apartment, the neighbor told him she hadn't been back

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

attempt, she showed up at his

lost weight. Her eyes were red, with streaks of dried tears still on her face. She had clearly been

make it." She choked out, voice trembling so badly that she could barely finish her

well during the audition. There was no way she didn't get the

on purpose, influencing Samuel and

ached almost to the point of madness. "Don't worry. I'll take you to find Lila right

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

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

as she was just about to grab lunch, excited by the news of a particularly good meal on set that

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

you want?" Dorian's voice cut

him. She was clearly annoyed, but she didn't

make this go away? You're

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