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.

replied to Noah and

quickly responded, "Are you going

was puzzled. "Is

there was no

responded, "If you're

"See you tomorrow."

said,

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

realized he was talking about

might have feelings for Kieran, Lila had hesitated to

they spent together, the

herself to fall

the honeymoon, she no longer knew

the end, she softly

they had arrived at Evergreen

was cold, with the melting snow sending

wasn't in the mood to socialize, so she retired to her room early to

the next

hand, felt much more

accidentally found in the study and headed back

the room this time, she couldn't find

across a stack of documents related to the Morgan Group from over

to be about a project her

once collaborated with Noah's father,

Alfredo had