Chapter 193

Lila sat quietly, watching as Dorian's performance faltered on stage. His delivery lacked emotion, his presence off-kilter—a stark contrast to his usual charisma.

Michael, seated beside her, finished his quip and turned to glance at her, expecting a response. What he saw instead was someone entirely calm, her gaze steady and detached. Her long lashes fluttered with each blink, but her eyes betrayed no emotion.

To anyone watching, it would seem as if the man on stage were a complete stranger.

Dorian himself realized something was wrong. When he stepped off the stage, his movements were unsteady, his confidence shattered.

He knew.

This role wouldn't be his.

His assistant rushed over, concern etched on their face. "Mr. Blake, are you alright?"

Dorian ignored the question, his eyes scanning the room until they landed on Lila's now-empty seat.

His fists clenched tightly at his sides. Throughout Michael's audition, Dorian had seen traces of Lila's guidance in every movement, every nuanced expression. She had shaped Michael's performance-those habits were unmistakably hers. Rage flared within him. She had guided him for five years he knew her habits better than anyone.

of clinging to her supposed grudge,

his expression and dared not say another word. He could only quicken

car outside with Michael, and an alarm bell instantly went off in his mind. However, he couldn't stop

the distance in just a few strides and grabbed Lila by the shoulders. "Is

in pain and immediately pushed

stepped between them, his usual

you

out just

acting? Don't tell me you relied

words hit Dorian right where it

him look like a crazed beast. "If you want

had eased slightly by then. She glanced at him, her lips curling into a brief, scornful smile. "Get

Let's go." She tugged at Michael's

right there! Did I say you could go?" Dorian lunged forward, but Michael deftly blocked

limits. Keep this up, and we won't feel the need to tolerate you anymore." Michael took a few steps backward, waiting until Dorian stopped in his tracks before

to move, Michael rolled down the window

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