Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 187

Lila snapped out of her thoughts and shook her head. "It's nothing, I just

remembered something urgent-I have a flight tomorrow afternoon, and I haven't told Grandma or Aunt Nicole yet."

She glanced at Kieran and added casually, "If they ask about me while I'm gone, could you let them know? I'll come back to spend time with them as soon as I finish my work."

Her tone was calm and unbothered, and she even let out a yawn. "I'm so tired. I'm heading to bed now. You should rest early too, Uncle Kieran. Goodnight!"

Without waiting for a response, she stood up and headed to her room.

Kieran looked out at the sky, which wasn't yet fully dark. He sighed softly at the knowledge she was hiding something.

Shaking his head with a hint of helplessness, he decided to let her sort it out. If things spiraled out of control, he could step in then.

The next morning, Cedric, still uneasy about Lila working with Michael for the first time, arranged for them to meet at the office before their departure.

Lila first stopped by to brief Ethan on the tasks she was leaving behind. Jamie and Teddy happened to be there as well.

When Lila finished explaining, Teddy's eyes widened in disbelief. "Wait, hold up. This huge movie star is stealing our agent?"

Jamie blinked, her soft-spoken nature keeping her quiet, though her gaze dropped to the floor, clearly agreeing with Teddy's sentiment.

up. Film sets are chaotic, and it's easier for the actors if someone else handles the small stuff. Plus, I said yes because there will be a lot of international stars there. Michael has some overseas connections, and he can introduce me

relief. "I thought we were going to lose you right after joining

silently echoing his

agreed. They had to get famous fast to solidify

Lila headed to Michael's

knocked on the door but got no

in there? I'm coming in,"

"W-Wait a second!"

she had already pushed the door open a crack, just in time to see Michael, caught

his suit jacket to

stuff

cabinet.

Their eyes met.

few seconds before Lila broke

couldn't help laughing softly

Michael.

him and had run into him on

remarkably similar-in their roles and personalities—and their fans frequently clashed

first, Lila agreed