Chapter 196

Lila declined the offer, noticing Cole let out a small sigh.

She thought for a moment, then repeated what she had told Michael earlier. Finally, she added, "Let's wait until tomorrow afternoon. If Rowan hasn't done anything by then, we'll reach out to his team ourselves."

Cole nodded as they pulled up in front of Morgan Group Headquarters.

Lila glanced up and immediately spotted Kieran. Though he was still a good distance away, she could clearly see him check his watch. His lashes fluttered slightly, giving him an aloof, frosty look.

As the car stopped beside him, Kieran opened the door and met her gaze. Her calm, confident eyes told him she already had a plan for dealing with the situation online.

Lila fished around in her pocket for a moment before pulling out a small box.

"Even though you were already over there, it doesn't mean I can't bring you a gift."

Inside the box was a small bear figurine for a desk. It wasn't expensive, but it was detailed and adorable.

change in Kieran's expression through the rearview mirror. His stern demeanor softened, and a faint

a gift. It was a pair of delicate and charming Van Cleef

aware the Morgan family doted on her, seeing

wait for

her hands, Lila felt its significance far outweighed its size. She cradled it

didn't insist they stay long after dinner,

in the familiar environment of her room, Lila had one

by the time she woke up, but the kitchen had saved her breakfast-oatmeal and famous

There was nothing quite like a

had she stepped into her office than Michael arrived right behind her, looking excited, like a puppy

grinning ear to

did he

and brutal-he released the full audition tapes. Now everyone knows just how bad Dorian's acting was." Michael couldn't hide his glee. "This is what you call karma. He basically set himself up to

defending him are deleting their comments left and right. The smart ones are even switching sides, calling him out

and scrolled through the trending topic. The buzz was off the

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