Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 81

Meanwhile, Kieran couldn't bear the thought of leaving the injured Lila alone. He decided to send her and Jamie back to the film set.

"Uncle Kieran, you should drop Jamie off first," Lila suggested.

Jamie blinked. She was about to say that there was no rush for her but swallowed her words when she saw how focused Kieran was while driving.

Though he was Lila's uncle and seemed gentle, his every move carried undeniable authority that intimidated her for no apparent reason. Plus, he looked strangely familiar.

Just before getting out of the car, Jamie couldn't resist giving him another glance. His demeanor and voice toward Lila were gentle.

Jamie figured that all successful employers had to be a little strict to manage their staff better.

After Jamie waved goodbye, Kieran drove Lila back to Opulent Hotel. He cast a sideways glance at her face and noted it was still pale.

"Lila, why don't you rest for another day? If you're eager to learn, I can provide you with better opportunities and resources."

Sitting quietly in the passenger seat, Lila turned her head away from the window at his voice. Her expression which had been emotionless softened into a smile.

gaze. "I'm fine. Morgan Group is huge, but it can't bend the rules just

her the entirety of Morgan

knew that he had to keep that thought

met his gaze with clear and bright eyes. "Uncle Kieran, these challenges are nothing to me. They're

to make a peace sign and smiled faintly. Her smile was so bright and teasing that Kieran wondered if she'd always looked at other men with

his Adam's apple bobbed slightly. He dared not look at her for too long as he reached out and gently ruffled her hair. "Don't push

ordinary sentence, it made Lila's eyes sting. Too many problems had piled up lately,

make a fuss, but Kieran always taught her

little, and she blinked away the tears to calm herself

You'll be the first person I turn

Though she said so, Kieran knew that she'd never seek him out for help. That said, he didn't bother pointing it out since it didn't matter to him if she

watched as his car disappeared into the distance before turning

located at the far end of the hallway. As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she caught the faint

pace. But as soon as she turned a

head drooped as his arm rested on one bent knee. He looked utterly