Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 172

Having spent many years abroad immersed in foreign cultures, Amelia exuded a more unrestrained and confident demeanor. Yet, her inherent kindness remained intact, though she always seemed capable of burning someone to ashes at any moment.

Dorian stared at her, not understanding what she was trying to say.

When he didn't answer, Amelia asked again, "Did you read that script?"

She didn't sound too concerned. It was more like a casual question.

Dorian certainly wasn't going to admit that he wouldn't bother with such a low- level script, nor would he mention that he had dismissed the girl who secured the collaboration.

Amelia pointed to the area ahead. "The trial shoot is about the script I gave her. Want to check it out? Honestly, I have quite a bit of faith in Lila. Even though we've only just met, and this is only the second time we met each other, I believe she can do it."

After hearing her remarks, Dorian became even more convinced that rejecting the script had been the right decision.

A script given to Lila couldn't possibly be good.

He looked at where Lila was quietly waiting not far away and sneered. "Sure, let's take a look."

Dorian wanted to see how Lila would embarrass herself.

Joyce Group gave her a

to Dorian, his disdain for the script wasn't entirely due to arrogance. Typically, higher-tier scripts wouldn't go through such a process to select a director. Instead, they would just choose a prominent director suited to the

suggestion. She had even hesitated before, wondering if it might

and confident demeanor,

before guiding the actors on blocking and their expressions, as

a layman, Amelia didn't fully

hand, Dorian furrowed his brows after watching Lila's

Lila stepped out of the crowd, Owen approached her. Amelia and Dorian

frown on Lila's face and became even more convinced that she had

at Amelia

also appeared somewhat worried.

light

making her

complexion look even paler

of mockery flashed in Dorian's eyes.

the

for Lila to

help. Just imagining her bowing her head and pleading with him