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.

she replied to Noah and

"Are you

puzzled. "Is

no

"If you're going, then I'm going

"See you tomorrow."

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

a two-week trip. If you're still free after that, we can also visit

was talking about their

realized she might have feelings for Kieran, Lila had

more time they spent together, the

herself

when it came to the honeymoon, she no longer

softly agreed

had arrived at

melting snow sending a biting

the mood to socialize, so she retired to

business to attend to the next day and

the other hand, felt

the photo she had accidentally found in the study

after searching the room this

of documents related to the Morgan Group from over a

seemed to be about a project her father had worked

with Noah's father, Alfredo,

Alfredo had