Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 195

Social media was exactly as chaotic as Lila had predicted.

"Dorian just won an international award for his acting. It's obvious he's got the chops. How could he not get cast?"

"Right? I even looked into the role. It's perfect for him. He's played a somewhat similar character before. There's no way he didn't get it unless something shady went down."

"Michael is signed with Magi Pictures, which is backed by the Morgan Group. Do we really need to guess why he got the role?"

"Totally agree. It's got to be some backroom deal. Bet the director took a bribe."

Dorian's fans quickly rallied to defend him, flooding social media until the topic hit the trending charts.

When Michael heard Lila say the flames of the drama had reached him, he laughed softly. "Dorian's fans always drag me online. I'm kind of used to it. But accusing the director is taking it too far."

After all, Rowan was a globally renowned director known for valuing talent over connections. The idea that someone could buy a role from him was ridiculous.

As Michael spoke, he couldn't help but pull out his phone to see just how crazy things had gotten on the internet. The more he scrolled, though, the less amused he looked.

"So, this is why Magi Pictures shelled out so much to secure this role for Michael -because they've signed Lila. Apparently, she was his temporary agent for the audition."

"Magi Pictures is just out to sabotage Dorian. Dirty competition. Shameless." "Wow, I actually thought Michael was talented enough to deserve this role. But now that you mention it, this feels super shady."

Even if Magi Pictures didn't pay off Rowan, Lila must've been

Pictures is scum. Absolutely

all the agents they

"The casting wasn't fair!"

Dorian's fans

figure out a way to clear this up with Mr. Jordan and Liam. If we let this drag on, people are actually going to believe we bribed the

it for now," Lila said after a moment of thought. "But there's no rush to make a public statement. I've done some research on Rowan.

smile. "If Dorian's fans were just ranting on local platforms, we'd have a hard time clearing our names since there's no way to prove a negative. But now they've taken it to Rowan himself. He won't let

what if

will," Lila answered confidently. "Especially since this involves you. He's protective of his people.

sure she was, Michael didn't argue further. It was strange-she was younger than him but had a

have what it took to succeed. Michael

finishing their meal, they returned to the office, wrapping up their temporary collaboration

snitched, but because he still smelled

noticed immediately.

situation online only kept escalating.

they were right. Their

To them, Lila had not only

They saw

ultimate villain.