Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 119

Ryker hadn't been spoken to in such a tone in years, especially by a minor actress. He gave Leyla a dispassionate glance before carefully lowering his head to inspect the camera again.

This wasn't his first time noticing it. From the moment Lila had brought out this camera on her first day here, he had been itching to take a closer look.

Now that he had the chance, he examined it thoroughly, noting the unfortunate chipped corner-a pity, but it didn't significantly impact the camera's value. It truly was an excellent piece of equipment.

Someone in the crowd who was eager to see Lila get embarrassed couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Workman, how is it?"

It was strange how people with no prior grievance against someone could find satisfaction in their misfortune. They derived an odd sense of superiority from stepping on others when they were down.

Lila glanced at the person who had spoken. Her calm and fleeting gaze made them uncomfortable. The words they were about to say to stir things up were caught in their throats, and they quickly swallowed them down.

Wasn't she supposed to have a soft personality? Her look wasn't aggressive, yet the cold indifference left a chill in the air.

Ryker handed the camera back to Lila. "The 500 thousand Lila mentioned is already the lowest compensation amount."

Leyla let out a shrill scream. "That's impossible!"

She sounded like a squawking chicken.

he said, sweeping his gaze across the crowd, "I

froze. The onlookers, who had been eagerly

that

has that

actually asked for 200 thousand

disdain earlier had now turned into

calm as if used to

was now bewildered. This individual worked for Zara's company and had a close relationship

had been signaling that he no longer cared about Lila's well-being. The underlying message was clear—anyone could give Lila a hard time, and

started, this person quickly informed Oliver. When Dorian didn't show up to intervene, the implication

her to join the taunting, hoping it might

were taking a strange turn. How could Lila afford

and contacted

and said, "This is impossible! You're all working together to

you or Lila.

you said earlier you hadn't seen the lens before. How can something you've never seen be worth that much? It's probably worthless junk!"

head. "This brand is a custom model. I simply

liars! This is