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."

that, he quickly

and turned down the long corridor. Out of the corner of his

in a suit walked briskly by, his long strides quick and purposeful. It was only a

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

suddenly felt

it clear he had heard about Lila's

be, always thinking about another man's woman? The more

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? Is

Dorian, please help me. They're saying I pushed Teddy on purpose. Everyone's cursing me. What should I

company asked the PR department to

viral too fast. The company can't take it down. They said someone might be behind this. Dorian, what do I do? My career is just starting. I can't afford

swear I didn't push Teddy on purpose. I

I'll figure something out. This isn't a big

trying to get rid of me, both for Teddy and so she can stay

tension between them. If this could make Dorian

silence on the other end of the

than it had when he was speaking to Lila earlier. If only Lila had done this to get rid of

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