Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Lila had placed her dessert order ahead of time and even left work a little early. Halfway there, she decided to make a detour to a nearby cafe. Remembering how Kieran always told her to cut back on sugar, she asked the staff to make her fruit tea with only half the usual sweetness.

When she arrived at Morgan Group, the receptionist greeted her warmly. Lila nodded at them in acknowledgement and took the elevator straight to the top floor.

As she turned the corner, she was surprised to find Cole waiting outside the office. That was odd. As Kieran's personal assistant, there wasn't much that should be off-limits to him.

Cole looked equally surprised to see her. "What brings you here, Madam?" He had already grown accustomed to addressing her properly.

Lila lowered her voice slightly. "Is there an important client inside?"

"Not exactly. It's Mr. Stefan and the Moore family's representative, Ms. Faith Moore."

Her brows lifted slightly in curiosity. Lila glanced at the closed office door. "Then, why are you waiting outside?"

out," he

immediately displeased by Stefan's actions. She hadn't taken issue with him proposing

to be straightforward. He could make his offer, and Kieran had every right to accept

Kieran's assistant. Morgan Group belonged to Kieran. How dare Stefan throw him out? And more importantly-why

it urgent? Should I let Mr. Kieran

for her to visit-maybe something urgent had come

"It's alright. I'll

hadn't expected her to interrupt Kieran while he was working. But he didn't say

Faith. The woman was smiling softly at Kieran, her expression attentive, her eyes filled with quiet admiration as she listened to

all three people in the room turned to look at her. Kieran's previously

been particularly fond of Lila. Faith was the first to react. She stood up gracefully and greeted her. "We meet again, Lila. I

you guys wrapped

Kieran chimed