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?"

grew more playful. "Because everyone knows you're naturally

you hear that? She's bullying

but laugh. "What you were doing wasn't exactly wrong,

between them. He strode over and forcefully pulled her away. "Lila, what do you think

a few steps before

vanished, her face stern as she stepped between them. "What's

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

for us to talk

here if you're not afraid 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

being with him? All your years of hard work, and this is how you throw it away? Look at yourself: how far have you

in the industry knows we were together for years.

when you're out

expecting someone like him, who can't even afford a house, can't pay for a maternity center if you get pregnant, and can't manage ten thousand a month for expenses

cold. Her gaze was sharp, like a

asked, her voice calm but biting. "What does my life or death have to do with you, Mr. Blake? What right do you have to interfere? You keep saying there's no benefit in staying with

offer me? Watching you flirt

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