Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 243

"Ms. Bolton," Lila's eyes now carried a hint of coldness. "I seem to remember that the Morgan Group employee manual clearly states that employees are not allowed to speak ill of or attack others.

"You've been with Morgan Group for so many years—if even you, the vice president, haven't learned this, I'm afraid the employees have even less of an excuse."

She smirked and added, "But since it's a corporate policy, I'm sure it can't be ignored, right? How about I bring it up with Mr. Morgan when I return?

"Maybe he can have you a representative, organize a little study session for the employees?" Lila spoke with calm indifference, but each word carried the weight of unshakable authority.

Shannon narrowed her eyes dangerously. She had initially thought Lila was just a harmless little puppy, but to her surprise, the girl could bite back.

She raised an eyebrow, her lips curling into a dismissive smile. "You think Mr. Morgan is someone you think you can just order around?"

She chuckled, then continued, "I really should stop arguing with a little girl. I've seen you now, so if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave. I still have to rush back and accompany Mr. Morgan for tonight's banquet."

Shannon scanned Lila up and down with obvious amusement before she turned and left.

furrowing her brows. Could it be that she was Kieran's

be that wonky. After this encounter, Shannon's view of

by the Morgan family out of pity, still without

be as her investigation had shown: Lila had climbed into

"Is Ms. Bolton... interested in your uncle? Was she declaring war

'Mr. Morgan,' but

'uncle' all

family's adopted daughter wasn't raised

same generation as Noah The relationships were tangled that they could fill

though Kieran was older,

it was still within acceptable

of this kind of provocation. My dad-that old man-he's already so old, and his relationship with my mom is still great. But even so, there are still women who come around trying to provoke my mom every now

head in confusion. What was so good about an old man who couldn't even perform in bed? What do

sighed. Kieran had announced their engagement, and public opinion had been settled, but now other