Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 72

"Dorian, you're hopeless!" Monica angrily swept the files off the desk.

Ethan Clarke, Dorian's assistant, stood nearby with his head lowered, trying to stay invisible, afraid of getting caught in the crossfire.

But Dorian didn't seem to care. "I'm an actor, not a pop star. Whether I'm dating or not won't affect me that much."

"Won't affect you that much?" Monica was so angry she could only laugh in disbelief.

True, he was an actor. But he was young and handsome, with as many fans drawn to him as a personality as those who admired his acting career.

"Keep messing around, then!"

Dorian looked at Monica, a hint of scrutiny in his gaze.

Monica sensed something amiss in his gaze. Sure enough, his words confirmed her suspicions.

"I want you to give your position as my agent to Lila."

Monica could only laugh in disbelief. "Are you discarding me now that I'm no longer of use to you?"

it sound so harsh. These

She chuckled with a hint of mockery. Taking advantage of all her resources, then taking it all back with the excuse of pursuing a woman? What kind of mutually beneficial

Dorian always such a naïve child? Was this some kind of

frowned in annoyance. "Give up the agent position.

should I thank you for giving me more learning opportunities?" Monica crossed her arms, deliberately stretching her

with no hint

It was now just returning to its rightful owner. With him as a screen legend, wouldn't it be easy for

stood up straight with pride in her gaze. "Dorian, I don't have to work with you. In light of our two years of partnership,

his gaze was deep and seemed to be thoughtful of her

want with the agent position. I'll wait for the day

Lila as his agent. Otherwise, she

back straightened, her high heels clicking against the ground rhythmically. She didn't look abandoned at all. Conversely, she seemed

was as if Dorian was the one

enraged Dorian, and in his frustration, he kicked the

gaze drifted toward the door Monica had left open. It was like staring at beckoning

a long silence,

to the hospital, only to find that Lila's room was already