Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 136

"Sure, he relied on his family initially, but could you have handled Lane Group any better?" Lila smiled faintly and continued, "Didn't you say that coming back to you would make things easier for me?

"Why should it have to be you? Isn't Vince a better choice?" Her final remark hit Dorian's heart and shattered the dignity he had maintained for years.

He opened his mouth but couldn't come up with a reply.

Lila let out a derisive laugh and turned to leave.

In a panic, he grabbed her arm and asked, "Lila, do you even realize what you're saying? And how exactly is he better than me?"

Lila didn't hold back as she replied, "He's gentler than you, comes from a better family, and even-"

Before she could finish, a commotion suddenly erupted at the entrance.

here all of

idea. Did

a good impression, and see if there's a chance for collaboration." The guests at the banquet murmured

interrupted, looked toward the entrance. There,

His expression was cold, his eyes were sharp, and his jawline perfectly

move emanated an undeniable presence, as if he

immediately spotted her in a black slit gown, her slightly curled long hair cascading over her shoulders, perfectly complementing her slender waist. He swallowed hard and quickly averted his

though

it to be this captivating. His hand hung at his side, fingers twitching slightly as

indifferent expression. However, he had also noticed the man

Lila while Kieran

in front of her.