Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 115

Dorian had a fleeting urge to explain himself—that he was merely comforting Zara, and nothing else happened, but the words got stuck in his throat. He couldn't keep indulging Lila.

This time, he would wait for her to come begging him. It wouldn't take long.

Lila nodded. "That spot over there is more private. If you two cuddle there, no one will see."

"Are you done talking?" His expression darkened.

Her lips curled into a faint smile. "I'm done. I won't disturb you two anymore."

With that, she turned and walked away just as she said she would, not sparing a glance at the frustrated man behind her.

Dorian took a deep breath, but the mood was ruined. Lowering his head, he met

Zara's gaze.

Her eyes were filled with admiration and dependency, carrying a hint of something more. It satisfied the ego of a successful man like him.

Lila's gaze in the past had been warm and full of love, even tender when they were alone. But it never carried admiration. In her eyes, they were always equals.

faint laugh. Equals? How

"Dorian?"

temples, snapping out of his thoughts. "Zara, head back for now. I'll figure out something for your work. I'll bring you in when I join the next

her response, he turned and

back as he walked away and clenched her

same hallway corner again, Dorian and Zara were gone. Her

longer there. The camera she had carefully placed earlier, as well as a bag containing miscellaneous items, lay messily on

Salas from Nexus Entertainment. She was the third female

scene, her tone neutral.

your tone? Do you think

gaze fell on the camera, its edges visibly damaged.

its red light clearly blinking. She said calmly, "I'll give

Year's gift from Kieran. Even without considering the sentimental value, the camera itself was expensive enough

how much, and I'll pay for it," Leyla sneered dismissively. "Lila, who do you think

"Why are you still acting

clown now, with no one to back you

all high