Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

When Kieran arrived at Magi Pictures, Lila had just stepped out of the cafeteria.

Seeing him, she was visibly surprised.

"Aren't you supposed to be negotiating with the Moore family? You're already

done with the gala?"

That didn't seem right.

She quickly did the math in her head, and the timing felt off.

Kieran easily caught her skepticism. He reached out and gently pinched her

cheek, using a little more force than usual.

Sensing his displeasure, Lila smiled and squeezed his hand in return, coaxing him

softly.

"I am happy to see you. I just don't want you to delay important business. After all,

we see each other every day. If you wanted to see me, I could've just come to

you."

As expected, Kieran's frown eased, looking quite pleased with himself.

Seeing this, Lila grinned and pulled an orange from her coat pocket. "Ta-da!

Today's post-meal fruit from the company cafeteria. Lucky you, Mr. Morgan."

Still smiling, she took his hand and started leading him toward her office.

But after a few steps, she suddenly paused. "Wait. Have you eaten lunch yet?"

"No."

Lila gasped. "Why didn't you say something? Come on, food first."

Without hesitation, she turned them around and pulled him toward the exit. "The

cafeteria's pretty much empty by now. Let's head downstairs instead."

As they reached the main lobby, they ran into Cedric.

Kieran, clearly surprised. "Mr. Morgan? Weren't

to be at

Lila couldn't help but laugh. "He's just here for a

head back soon."

Mr. Morgan, enjoy your meal. Let me know if

anything."

watched them walk away, a thought crossed his

those online discussions pairing Kieran with Faith... Honestly? The

looked way better together.

beat the real

the restaurant, Lila borrowed a knife from

orange into four pieces.

a fan of sour flavors,

was sweet before offering him

restaurant owner, who

them from the moment

say something

want an orange or something?" a clueless

him.

had no idea who Kieran was, but after watching his boss stare at

so long, he figured he should at

you mean? Go buy a few, then send

gift from the

"Huh?"

some other fruits too, make it a full

had been buzzing

Kieran

heading toward

look

two-sweet as honey.

gossip accounts were out here talking

they had to be

as Kieran was finishing his meal, a waiter arrived with a

fruit platter.

confusion. "We didn't

smoothly. "Congratulations! You two are today's

boss is treating you to a fruit

at the restaurant owner in

waiter. "Thank you."