Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 49

Lucas Lane was stopped, momentarily taken aback.

"Who are you?" he asked, his gaze drifting through the restaurant's glass door toward the tall figure walking into the private room.

He had been caught in traffic and had worried about being late for their appointment. However, he felt a wave of relief upon seeing Kieran just arriving. Just as he was about to catch up, he was intercepted. Years of upbringing kept Lucas' displeasure from showing, and he waited politely for a response.

"Hello, Mr. Lane. I'm Dorian Blake, an artist under Nexus Entertainment."

"The film project invested by the Lane's Group this year is in collaboration with my team. We had a sudden resignation from one of our leaders, so I wanted to replace him," Dorian quickly explained, not wanting to take up too much of Lucas' time.

He observed Lucas' expression, noting that he seemed unfazed, which led him to believe this matter might be straightforward.

Unexpectedly, Lucas paused for a moment before saying, "Since you've been able to find me, you should know that I haven't been involved with Lane Group's affairs for the past few years. For these collaborations, you should contact my nephew, Vince."

Fearing a misunderstanding, Dorian hurriedly explained, "We did reach out to other leaders at Lane's Group before.

"However, since the employee responsible for signing the contract is the one who resigned, after explaining the situation, the Lane Group's side insisted that the departing employee should still be in charge of the project."

Lucas slightly furrowed his brows, remaining silent as he scrutinized Dorian.

feel somewhat uncomfortable. Over the past two years, he had enjoyed a smooth ride, treated

he had faced such

"Mr. Lane-"

minute is not ideal, but given your situation, it's understandable. That kid, Vince, is someone I trained

with the company for many years, and I can't assist with any collaborations. I'm sorry, but I have other matters to attend

refused to give Dorian another

realized that Lucas, having navigated the business world for years, was far from the easygoing

many times, but they haven't provided a clear response. They insist that the original

trouble you by passing a message to Mr. Vince so we

Lucas might not offer help, so he planned

stance by those at

followed him to the restaurant entrance, he continued to explain, "Mr. Lane, Nexus Entertainment has collaborated with Lane

it still relies on Nexus Entertainment's backing. I

glancing aside, but as he

scrutinizing. "Mr. Blake, I'll repeat myself. Vince is steady and has managed the company well all these years. I will not intervene in these matters again, so I'm sorry,

restaurant. Dorian's respectful expression nearly cracked as he hurried

a doorman stepped forward to block him. "You