Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

For once, Amelia didn't let her usual preference for appearances lead her astray.

"What are you talking about? Isn't Uncle Kieran your guy? He seems like a proper gentleman who follows all the rules. Stop putting yourself down and praising others."

She paused as if thinking it over seriously. "Honestly, I think you and Uncle Kieran make a better match."

Lila was taken aback. "Amelia, why do I feel like one moment you're close to Ms. Clemence, and the next, you behave like you don't know her?"

Amelia sipped her drink, resting her head on her hand. "In families like ours, genuine feelings are rare. After being hurt by that scoundrel Vivian, I've lost interest in befriending people from these circles."

Lila was a bit surprised at the mention of Vivian.

"I've been meaning to ask-what happened between you two?"

Amelia's tone was flat. "What could've happened? I treated her like a friend, but she used me as a stepping stone.

"On top of that, she stole our mutual friend's boyfriend. Not that any of them are decent, but still, that whole situation..."

Seeing Amelia's complicated expression, Lila gave a knowing smile.

The two continued chatting until someone suddenly patted their shoulders, startling them both.

Turning around, they saw it was Terry.

he pulled up a chair

seem pretty

recovering from the surprise, Amelia teased, "What happened to you? Did some demon drain your energy? I thought you just started dating. Shouldn't you be glowing with happiness, all

to

hesitated before replying, "We

about to ask why, he cut her off. "Don't ask

Lila instead." Terry turned his gaze to her. "You're sitting here, yet you're

talking about work. We wouldn't understand," Amelia

work discussion? Do you really not know,

Amelia was visibly

Kieran's feelings, she

"What happened?"

her, exasperated. "Ruby didn't go abroad just to study. Rumor has it, she left because she was heartbroken over Mr.

asked, "Really? And

and was rejected. She left in a huff, but within two months, Mr. Morgan followed her abroad

did recall Kieran going

a look at this." Terry

youthful and innocent, while the man beside her hadn't yet developed

caption was simple. "Met the

Met the family?