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.

that person here all of

idea. Did

there's a

been interrupted, looked toward the entrance. There, she saw the man who had just

and stood tall and commanding, with broad shoulders and a slim waist. His expression was cold, his eyes were sharp, and his jawline perfectly complemented his straight, chiseled features. His demeanor

every move emanated an undeniable presence, as if

slit gown, her slightly curled long hair cascading over her shoulders, perfectly complementing her slender waist. He swallowed

as though they

great on her, but he never expected it to be this captivating. His hand hung at his side, fingers twitching slightly as if to push the image

had also noticed the man standing beside Lila in that fleeting glance-a persistent and unwelcome

smile at Lila while Kieran seemed determined

someone whispering in front of