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.

smacked her son on the back of his head. "You little rascal! Watch

the first time Lila had

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

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

Kieran entering the house. Sensing the awkward air, he

He speaks without thinking. Ruby, just ignore him.

placed her

but it felt odd when she saw it in

worked up for?" Ruby had regained her composure. "I know Noah very well after all these years. Why's everyone apologizing to me over a joke?

turning

you're here, care to

in to

It's still early in

can play with us for a

play Bridge, so we'll