Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 436

"Calm down, we can talk this out! Mrs. Morgan is young and doesn't know better. She's just spouting nonsense!" Cole's heart dropped. "Let's discuss this. Mr. Morgan will agree to whatever you want."

He forgot his place, caring only about keeping Lila safe.

"James, turn yourself in. Release the hostage, and we'll consider lightening your sentence!" the officer urged again.

"What do you want?" Kieran finally spoke.

Lila frowned. "Don't let him go! He's the one who killed my parents!"

She would rather die than let James live another day. But she knew James might survive if Kieran agreed to his terms.

"Send me abroad, and I promise you'll never see me again," James said in a low, chilling voice.

"No!" Lila protested. "Kieran, you promised me!"

"Lila." Kieran looked at her.

Though his demeanor was cold, his voice was gentle. Yet the contrast didn't feel jarring.

saw the grief in his eyes and knew he wanted to ask if she would give him

many friends waiting for you to return. Nova is still

fists

car is outside,

Lila hostage, began moving toward the car. "See? This man loves you. I

frowned at Kieran, unable to decipher the emotions in

of James' hand gripping the knife. Seizing the moment, she tripped him.

"You bitch! Let

first to leap forward, disarming James and tossing the knife aside. He immediately pulled Lila to

expected James to pull out

we'll die together!" he yelled, swinging the blade at the nearest

Lila anticipated didn't come. Instead, a few

in panic, rushing

arm, staining his black suit with an even

over. "Mr. Morgan! We need to get you to

Lila's help,

for the exit, not sparing a glance at

eyelids began to droop

eyes. "Kieran,