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 little

the first time Lila had seen such

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 her

to joking around. That's why you hear a lot of nonsense when we're at home. Please don't take it

Kieran entering the house.

me. He speaks without thinking.

placed her

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

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? You'll

turning

here, care to

chimed in to

It's still

with us for

to play