Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 171

When Dorian heard the name Amelia called out, he instinctively looked forward, and his gaze met Lila's.

He clearly saw the smile on her face freeze. Narrowing his eyes slightly, he glanced around and noticed that everyone else was far away.

Lila was sitting alone in a separate spot as if she were isolated.

A hint of mockery flashed in Dorian's eyes. Someone like her came to Joyce

Group to negotiate a collaboration? Lila was overestimating herself.

Following behind Amelia, he walked over with an air of arrogance, looking down at Lila with an obvious hint of pity.

It wouldn't take long before Lila would realize she was nothing without him. Who would spare her a second glance?

"I heard from Owen that you're here for the audition, so I came here specially for you. How's your preparation? Are you nervous?"

Lila set down the stuff she was holding and stood up, smiling at Amelia warmly. "Not really."

As soon as she finished speaking, Dorian chuckled. "You haven't pursued the path of directing since graduating. The only reason you got to film recently was because Mr. Foster and Dakota decided to keep you. Do you really think you'll be that lucky again this time?"

in his words was so blatant that even Amelia couldn't help but glance

won't know unless you try," Amelia replied with a faint smile, her expression betraying nothing

how will we know unless we try? Based on what you said just now,

was wrong. But noticing Amelia watching him, he changed his tone. "Well, good

as he finished speaking, the staff called Lila's

her things, walking toward the group of

back, she could feel Dorian's

follow and watch Lila, but

"Ms. Joyce."

and turned around to look at Dorian. "Yes? Aren't you

Chuckling, Dorian replied, "Ms.

disappointed. Lila used to be part of my team. Although

ago that, thanks to her teacher, she joined a film crew as an assistant director. What kind of quality

smiled. "You don't seem very eager for Joyce Group

just speaking as a friend. I don't want you to

stepped back, creating some distance between them. "Before our last meeting, I have only known you

answering his question directly, Amelia