Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 256

"Let him do whatever he wants," Lila said as she left.

A man's voice called out from outside the restroom, "Shannon, are you done yet?"

The voice sounded vaguely familiar, but Lila couldn't immediately place it.

Shannon glanced at her with a confident smirk as though she were anticipating a show. "I've already warned you. Whether you go is up to you."

She grabbed a tissue to wipe her hands, then walked out.

"I'm coming, geez, you're always so impatient," Shannon said to the man who had spoken.

Lila followed a step behind her, and when she lifted her head, her eyes met the man's.

They both froze for a moment.

Then, his face lit up with excitement. "Lila! I got here late today and was just thinking about finding you later.

"You've been hiding pretty well, huh? Am I even your friend still?"

However, there wasn't a hint of reproach in his tone.

He strode toward her cheerfully, like an old friend, even giving her a light nudge with his shoulder. "I was wondering why Mr. Morgan treated us so well when we were abroad. Turns out it wasn't because of my status, but it was all thanks to you!"

Shannon stiffened slightly at this remark, though she quickly masked her reaction.

Lila raised her brows slightly but said nothing, letting him ramble on.

Lila had known before. Recently, he had been rushing to wrap up his projects so he could head

he had seen some of the news about Lila, his schedule had kept him too

Michael begin piecing together everything that

of them, her brows knitting slightly. "You brat, let's go," she said, her tone laced with

second. Lila is the girl I told you about before the really smart and

I landed the Rowan deal. You even praised her back then.

That would be completely

She

but chose not to expose the

hands, much to Michael's delight. He

and the other is my sister. You two meeting each other

nodded, her expression neutral. "Indeed.

hand, was

the introduction was over, she grabbed Michael and started

the rush?" Michael protested. "Dad said we're not just here for the banquet today. He also wants to help you find

today. Did you take

be shy! I'll go scope them out for you." Shannon wanted to stuff something

Shannon turned back to

was deep and full of determination, as though indicating she would

expression

woman.

Michael

to the banquet, she found a quiet spot

to locate her. When he finally did, he noticed her somber