Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 182

Dorian sneered. "A leopard doesn't change its spots."

"And what kind of person does Mr. Blake think he is? He's being so arrogant!"

Lila stepped out from a nearby room just in time to see Ethan being cornered. Without hesitation, she strode over and shielded the much taller man behind her.

Her swift and natural movements made Dorian's frustration rise uncontrollably. She's protecting another man again!

Yet when it came to him, she spoke with nothing but disdain.

Taking a deep breath, Dorian forced himself to calm down, reminding himself of the reason he was here.

"Lila, we need to talk."

The young woman frowned slightly, her gaze filled with obvious rejection. "There's nothing left for us to talk about."

He exhaled deeply again, suppressing his anger. "If you don't want everyone at Magi Pictures to listen to our conversation, I don't mind saying what I need to say right here."

was her workplace. Knowing Lila's

let personal disputes cause chaos at the office or cause trouble

tighter, and after a brief pause, she responded, "This way." "Lila, don't—" Ethan protested, worry etched on his face

you, Ethan-how can you still be so close to Lila after everything you've done while working for

shame, and other complicated

glance at Dorian before turning to Ethan. "I know those things weren't your intention Don't worry, nothing will happen to me. If you're still uneasy, you can wait outside. If I need anything, you'll be the first I call."

eyes flickered. After a

the two entered the room, Ethan stood quietly

at Ethan with a mocking smile. "Lila,

me at the most critical moment. Now, you're going against me like this? Ethan, you're

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Lila's gaze turned cold. "If you came here just to say

now. We have

invitation to audition for the role of Rowan," Dorian said, cutting to the chase.

role, one that

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