Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Lila was momentarily puzzled. Was Matthew really following Michael's lead, or

was he just naturally reserved?

Taking advantage of Matthew's absence, she couldn't help but ask, "How did you

two end up sticking together? Why does it seem like Matthew listens to you so

much?"

Michael thought for a moment. "Really? He listens to you a lot too. Maybe it's

because I helped him out once. We barely spoke before that.

"Around the New Year, Cedric arranged for us to attend an event together, and

there was some guy with a higher status who was deliberately ordering him

around. Since we're from the same company, I obviously couldn't let that slide, so

I helped teached that guy a lesson."

Lila thought back to the time when she was in conflict with the Morgan family, and

most of her artists were being managed by Ethan.

She had briefly looked into Matthew's past, and it was indeed tragic.

His parents didn't care for him, nor did his grandparents. He had begun working

various jobs since his teenage years. When he worked at a bar, his good looks

often made him a target for unwanted attention.

Though he appeared cold, he lacked affection.

So, when people like Michael, Lila, and Ethan showed him kindness, Matthew

became fiercely loyal.

Being kind was a good thing, but being too kind would make one vulnerable to

She would have to find time to teach him

...

and soon, a

had just sent her

Nova

the Moore family, the Morgan clan, and

again, Kieran had

hadn't visited all week.

Group Headquarters, Kieran was about to wrap up a

tasks before heading to the film set to see Lila

and entered. "Mr. Morgan, some people

family are here."

he even finished speaking, a large group of people strode

of the situation might have thought they were here to

coup.

Faith's father, Dennis, the eldest of the

warm smile, but his sharp eyes made

unnatural.

and several assistants

president's office suddenly

years! You've become even

as he

up and gave a slight nod to the

Uncle Harrison."

chilly glance, while Andy looked on

had refused to help him

daughter was sure to be

hand had been extended for several seconds, but Kieran

intention of standing up.

His eyes darkened slightly.

family was truly getting

when Morgan Group

they should have

to intervene and

disrupt their domestic businesses.

done that, Kieran wouldn't have

like he did now.

up. He was tall, with a cold presence which