Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

"Apologies, Ms. Hart. Andy was spoiled growing up. He's still young, and if he said anything offensive just now, I hope you can overlook it." Harrison's tone was polite enough.

But Lila didn't miss the subtle look in his eyes.

Even after Faith had made it clear she was Kieran's wife, Harrison still addressed her as Ms. Hart.

His disdain for her was no less than Stefan's, perhaps even worse.

After all, the Moore family strictly followed the rules of lineage and hierarchy.

The only people they considered worthy of speaking to as equals were those with real power and status.

Faith took a steady breath as if gathering her courage, before speaking. "Uncle Harrison, Andy might be the youngest at home, but out in the world, he's a grown

man.

"In fact, he's even a few months older than Mrs. Morgan. Asking her to tolerate his behavior because he's 'still young', do you think that's appropriate?"

Harrison's polite smile faded slightly. He gave Faith a long, measuring look before turning back to Lila.

"You're right. I've been treating him like a child for too long. Good thing Faith reminded me, otherwise, I would've made a fool of myself. How about this? I'll take this kid to the hospital first.

"Once the event is over, I'd like to treat Ms. Hart to dinner. And if that's still not enough, feel free to name any other request."

glances, each with their

be smoothed over, depending on how

reality, he was laying a trap. If Lila accepted his offer and

tugged Lila's sleeve, signaling her

a small shake of the head, a silent warning not to

Lila's lips curved into

coordinator stiffened. If Lila ended up losing face here, on Morgan Group's own property, he would be the one to

there was mockery

background. Just another small-time woman who can't

barely had time to settle before Lila spoke

for his disrespect toward me. But Ms. Moore has yet to

Moore family members

deepened. "What

apology seriously? Did she dare to embarrass

nothing wrong, yet she was blamed at every turn. Is that what the Moore

family business! Who the hell do you think you are to interfere?" Andy snapped, his blood-smeared face twisted with rage, making

with surprise. She hadn't expected Lila to stand up for

lifted her head and met

or without someone speaking up for her, she already

family, she was

time she used