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 of a familiar figure passing

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

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

felt

hurried pace made it clear he had heard about Lila's injury and was rushing

about another man's woman? The more Dorian thought

the line, forcing him to shift his attention. He was irritated, his tone missing its usual gentleness as he asked, "What's

moment. She spoke frantically. "The trending post! Dorian, please help me.

the PR department

said someone might be behind this. Dorian, what do I

swear I didn't push Teddy on

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

pushing the agenda from behind the scenes. Do you think it's Ms. Hart trying to get rid of me, both for Teddy and so she can stay

forgotten to stir tension between them. If this could make Dorian resent Lila again, then perhaps her current predicament

sudden silence on the other end of the

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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