Chapter 69

In the soft glow of the room, Lila's already fair skin appeared even more translucent.

The ringing of a phone disrupted the silence, but Lila acted as if she didn't hear it.

Her gaze rested on the Magnolia tree outside the window. It was almost as if she was looking at paradise instead of a lone tree.

Dorian's throat tightened. "Lila, I... I need to take this call. I'll be right back."

He waited, but even after the ringing stopped, she didn't respond.

Then, the phone rang again. His chest tightened with worry. He knew Zara had to be in some sort of trouble. Otherwise, she wouldn't call twice in a row.

Dorian gritted his teeth, took his eyes off Lila, and turned to leave.

Just as his hand touched the doorknob, Lila's calm voice came from behind. "Dorian, don't come back."

He froze and ran his tongue over his dry lips. His voice was painfully hoarse as he said, "Lila, don't say that. I'll be back as soon as I'm done."

quickly left

corridor. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse

strides quick and purposeful. It was only a fleeting glance, but just about

was Noah really that tall? Could someone in their twenties still be growing? More importantly, how did his presence become

felt extremely

he had heard about

he be, always thinking about another man's woman? The more Dorian thought about it, the more bothered he became. He considered

forcing him to shift his attention. He was irritated, his tone missing

the moment. She spoke frantically. "The trending post! Dorian, please help me. They're saying I pushed

calm down. Hasn't your company asked the PR department to take down the

too fast. The company can't take it down. They said someone might be behind this. Dorian, what do I

sounding pitiful. "I swear I didn't push Teddy on purpose. I tripped! I'm

rubbed his brow, exhausted. "Don't worry, I'll figure something out. This isn't a big deal.

Hart trying to get rid of me, both for Teddy and so she can stay by your side?" Zara asked, her voice choked

was upset, she hadn't forgotten to stir tension between them. If this could make Dorian resent Lila again, then perhaps her

sudden silence on the other

only Lila had done this to get rid of Zara and stay by his

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