Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 400

Gordon Klime was a senior employee of 20 years at the Morgan Group. What would happen if they fired him? Cole could only wonder.

In the afternoon, Kieran left the office early and went straight to the Morgan residence. Frances and Amelie were not home yet. Ruby hung around, and Noah was home.

Nicole watched the three younger members having fun at home. Holding a poker card, Noah flinched from Nicole's gaze. He warned her, "Stop peeking at my hand! You're gonna help your daughter win the game, aren't you? It's like she's your kid, and I'm not!"

Nicole was annoyed at Noah's snarkiness. "Since Ruby's here today, don't play dirty. Lila has never cheated, by the way."

Ruby warmly suggested, "Why don't we play Bridge so Nicole can play too?"

Noah glanced at her. "Lila doesn't know how to play Bridge. Are you trying to give her a hard time?"

"Stop the nonsense, Noah. I'm sure Ms. Clemence didn't mean it that way." Lila jumped at Noah's unnecessary hostility. She knew Noah was on her side, but at the same time, Ruby meant no harm.

Her experience with Shannon made her wary, but she had no good reason to hurt Ruby if Ruby did not plan to hurt her.

back of his head. "You

first time Lila had seen such an expression on

Ruby always carried herself with grace and poise to

Clemence, don't take that nonsense to heart. We're used to joking around. That's why you hear a lot of nonsense when we're at home.

Kieran entering the house. Sensing the awkward air,

"Noah is spoiled rotten by me. He speaks without thinking. Ruby,

placed her cards on the

had once imagined the scene of Kieran defending Ruby, but it felt odd when she

guys so worked up for?" Ruby had regained her composure. "I know Noah very well after all these

look at Ruby before turning to Kieran.

you're here, care

in to brighten

"Yeah! It's still early in the

play with us for a bit.

know how to play Bridge, so