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.

the back of his head. "You little rascal! Watch your

first time

times she met Ruby, Ruby always carried herself with grace and poise to a fault. She was never able to tell apart Ruby's

We're used to joking around. That's why you hear a lot of nonsense when we're at

house.

spoiled rotten by me. He speaks without thinking. Ruby, just ignore him. I'll teach him a good

Kieran's expression. She placed her cards on

scene of Kieran defending Ruby, but it felt odd when she saw it in

regained her composure. "I know Noah very well after all these years. Why's everyone apologizing to me over a joke? You'll only scare me

before turning to Kieran. "My fault.

since you're here, care

chimed in to

still

play with us

know how to play Bridge, so we'll play