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."

graceful elegance. Yet her cold gaze now gave

was so clueless. She felt a surge

with it and realized she should stop urging Lila to reconcile with him. A man so easily swayed didn't deserve

flipped through

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

happy. However, Taylor's genial smile faded a bit, his

his mistake. "Understood,

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

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

subject. With years in the entertainment industry,

results. But since filming hadn't officially started, he had been busy with other work and hadn't

evening, Kieran picked Lila up right after work and took her home. After three days,

went unanswered. When he visited her apartment, the neighbor told him she

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

each time. On her third attempt, she showed up at his door. When Dorian opened

like she had lost weight. Her eyes were red, with streaks of dried

didn't make it." She choked

clenched his fists. Zara had performed well during

be Lila targeting her on

the

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

she had when she had used Alex to force

to the set to find Lila. He intercepted Lila as she was just about

she had gone

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

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

think staying silent will make this go away? You're growing more

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