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."

he quickly

corner of

a suit walked briskly by, his long strides quick and purposeful. It was only a fleeting glance, but just

a lot like Noah's. But was Noah really that tall? Could someone in their

felt extremely

he had heard about Lila's injury and

more Dorian thought about it, the more

Zara's rare outburst of sobbing came from the other end of the line, forcing him to shift his attention. He was irritated, his tone missing its usual gentleness as he asked, "What's wrong?

She spoke frantically. "The trending post! Dorian, please help me. They're saying I pushed Teddy on purpose. Everyone's cursing me. What should I

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

take it down. They said someone might be behind this. Dorian, what do I do? My career is just starting.

"I swear I didn't

something out. This isn't a big

Do you think it's Ms. Hart trying to get rid of me, both for Teddy and so she can stay by your side?" Zara asked,

between them. If this could make

was sudden silence on the other end of

now than it had when he was speaking to Lila earlier. If only Lila had done this to get rid of Zara and stay by his side,

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