Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

"Uncle Kieran, does the young lady from the Clemence family have any particular background?"

Why would both Noah and Amelia be interested in her?

Kieran's gaze shifted slightly. "She's not really significant, just that the Clemence family holds some status."

Lila found that a bit odd. She had been in Northridge for years and knew about the prominent families.

If the Clemence family had significant influence, she would've heard of them.

So why did this Clemence family feel so unfamiliar?

Then it clicked-there was more to the story.

If the Clemence family's young lady could get an invitation sent to Evergreen Heights, she couldn't possibly be someone ordinary.

Noticing her confusion, Kieran explained gently, "The Clemence family has ties to government officials, so their influence is more discreet."

Lila immediately understood. That made sense.

"So, does this mean the Clemence family's standing is on par with the Morgan family's?"

Kieran chuckled. "Well, there's an old saying that civilians shouldn't challenge officials. But in a lawful society, no official has absolute power."

She nodded. It meant the Clemence family had a complex background, but the Morgan family still held the upper hand when it came to real power.

Lila understood perfectly.

to Noah and Amelia's

you going with

puzzled. "Is something

no reply

you're going, then I'm

"See you tomorrow."

they neared Evergreen Heights, Kieran said, "I've asked Cole to

the islands for the day after tomorrow. It'll be about a two-week trip. If you're still free after that, we can also visit

was talking

have feelings for Kieran, Lila had hesitated to spend too much time alone with

they spent together, the

allow herself to

it came to the honeymoon,

end, she softly agreed

then, they had arrived

cold, with the melting snow sending a biting chill straight to

to socialize, so she retired to her room early

business to attend to the next day and left

on the other hand, felt much

the photo she had accidentally

this time, she couldn't

of documents related to the

a project

Noah's father, Alfredo, on a chip

Alfredo had