Chapter 192

"It's about to start. Hurry back," Lila called out after Michael as he briskly walked away.

She turned her attention back to the script, flipping through the pages one last time to ensure there were no details that were overlooked.

Michael was talented and quick to grasp concepts, but this role was unlike anything he'd done before. Although they had spent the past week dissecting the script, Lila couldn't help but feel a hint of nervousness as the audition drew near. Still, what truly irked her was the piercing gaze from across the room.

Dorian, uncharacteristically reserved, didn't engage with anyone as he entered. Usually, he thrived in social settings like this, but today, he seemed out of place.

From the corner of her eye, Lila caught sight of his gaunt features. His sharp, brooding stare made him look like a vengeful ghost, lurking in search of prey.

And she was his target.

When their gazes met, it felt like two lightning bolts colliding, an electrifying force that could reduce everything in its path to ashes.

The venom in Dorian's eyes intensified when Michael returned with a small dessert in hand. His expression grew darker, a mix of malice and disdain that even Michael couldn't ignore.

"What's his problem?" Michael muttered, frowning as he sat beside Lila. "He looks like he's got some kind of mental illness."

a small cake in Lila's hand, keeping one for

everything better. You've got yours now too, so no tattling to my agent when

"Once this is over, I'm going home to sleep for

sounded almost grandiose, as if he were announcing plans to conquer

dessert in her hand and couldn't help but smile faintly, a mix of amusement and

five actors from their group were scheduled back-to-back. Michael was third,

be nervous. I'll be here waiting," Lila reassured Michael, noticing

thought. Such a saying had applied well

Michael's performance was

returned looking noticeably more relaxed.

resist throwing another jab.

to faint before you even start

shame to

stage."

glare before stepping onto

is so fierce," Michael teased dramatically, earning a

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