Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

That night, Kieran stayed over at Lila's place.

When she came out of the shower, she saw Kieran on a call. She was about to

climb into bed when he suddenly got up and effortlessly scooped her into his arms

with one hand.

Lila instinctively wrapped one arm around his neck while covering her mouth with

the other, preventing herself from gasping out loud.

"Finish your call first," she whispered.

Kieran placed her gently on the bed, lowering his head to kiss the corner of her

lips.

Because of their close proximity, Lila could hear Cole's voice from the phone.

"The Moore family is still searching for Ms. Moore's whereabouts. I've already

arranged for our people to ensure absolute confidentiality.

"Oh, and Mr. Morgan, our people just reported that Dennis left with Harrison and

Andy, but we don't know where they went."

Kieran casually adjusted Lila's slightly messy hair while saying, "Keep monitoring

them."

After he hung up, Lila looked at him curiously. "The Moore family sent more

people?"

Andy had been missing for a few days, but Harrison had been around, seemingly

keeping tabs on Faith.

as the heiress of the Moore family, Faith

now, she probably had

most ordinary people.

up on Andy so easily. But

benefits Faith has brought them

her and replace her with Andy, the company's shareholders

be happy."

"There must be

a reputation. Why do they insist on taking

partnership from Faith?"

at Kieran. Under the warm

striking, as if he had stepped out

her cheek lightly, his voice carrying a smile. "Because,

don't have a clear understanding

caught by the words "your husband".

a long pause, only managed to say,

clothes, and

understood his

family wanted to use

to propel Andy

Faith into an

squeeze out every

bit of her value.

the shower and hadn't even had the chance

wife when a sudden knock on the

so late. Who could it be?" Lila muttered. "Could

Matthew? I'll

"It's probably someone from the Moore

"The Moore family?"

"I'll open the door."

out, Lila hesitated for a moment, then grabbed a jacket and

him.

she stepped out, she saw about ten people

outside, making her

they here to