Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 86

Terry genuinely looked troubled, and Lila's guard eased ever so slightly.

"You haven't pursued directing much in the past few years, but the short films you've directed have gotten good feedback. Plus, you've got Taylor Foster and Samuel Grant backing you up, so there's no question about your ability."

"But I can't offer you the same deal that Mr. Grant could. Honestly, I'm asking for a favor here. Don't feel pressured. I understand that everyone works for money. Just think it over. I'm still looking for investors, and you have some time until you wrap things up. I'll leave the script with you. If you're interested, please leave me a message."

"Oh, you have two new actors under you, right? If you see roles that suit them, we can arrange something. But as for the lead roles... Well, they're both newcomers, So...

His words stopped there. Lila watched him nervously scratch his head, yet his words and expression seemed sincere.

After a moment's hesitation, Lila said, "I'll take a look at the script. If it's suitable, I'll let you know."

As if remembering something, she added, "But whether this works out or not, it's between us. No one else."

Terry laughed heartily. "Fair enough! You're doing me a huge favor here. Once I stand on my own two feet, I'll help you boost those newcomers to stardom. We'll make it big together. How about it?"

for any sign of dishonesty, but she

I'll thank

and her lips were naturally pink. Her delicate, oval face brightened up with a smile that

her up close like this still caught him off guard. For

was distracted, his heart skipped a beat. He instinctively looked toward

to follow his gaze, but Terry instantly turned away and pretended to

talk further after you're finished with your current project. I must hurry

did she look down

by the roadside. He waited for

to step out, impeccably dressed in a tailored suit, his hair neatly styled,

when he noticed someone step

her flawless makeup. Her usual sweet smile concealed any trace of the struggles she'd recently

ignoring her completely as he shifted his

his way to help Dorian, but now he was seeing him side