Chapter 106

Dorian's adoration and flattery from everyone around him reignited his confidence, and his frustration from Lila's rejection dissipated.

He initially thought that with his position and resources, she would regret her choices and return to him. But after several days without any sign of her, he decided to take the initiative, thinking she should see his sincerity—even amidst his busy schedule, he would still make time for her.

Before acting on his plan, he saw her at his own film set. At that moment, she was helping Teddy adjust the buttons on his costume.

Dorian's expression darkened instantly, his mood turning sour.

"You need to fasten it this way. Didn't the costume instructor teach you?" Her

voice was soft, like that of a kind and patient older sister.

Teddy's eyes widened. "I'm done for. I've worn this costume several times already. When the show airs, will the audience mock me for being clueless?"

Jamie, who was standing nearby, put down her script and teased, "If it were someone else, maybe. But you? Everyone will just think it's normal."

"Why?"

more playful. "Because everyone knows you're naturally clueless. It's no surprise when you mess

Hart, did you hear that? She's bullying me! Scold

were doing wasn't exactly wrong, but this looks way

when he saw the closeness between them. He strode over and forcefully pulled

her stumble a few steps before regaining

as she stepped between them. "What's your problem

didn't spare her a glance. His eyes were locked on Lila. "We

to talk about," Lila said

of causing a scene," he sneered, his gaze sweeping disdainfully over Teddy. "Are you out of your mind? How could you settle for trash

fueled his rage. Was she scolding him for someone he could crush

let out a bitter laugh. "What can you gain from being with him? All your years of hard work, and this is how you throw it away? Look at yourself: how far have you fallen since you

icy expression, his brows furrowed further. "Everyone in the industry knows we were together for years. Will anyone still want to work with you

happens when you're out of

can't even afford a house, can't pay for a maternity center if you get pregnant, and can't

expression turned utterly cold. Her gaze was sharp, like a blade concealed

calm but biting. "What does my life or death have to do with you, Mr. Blake? What

me what can you offer me? Watching you flirt with other women every day? Showering them with

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