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.

once thought that, as the heiress of

thinking about it now,

most ordinary people.

up on Andy so easily. But at the

the benefits Faith has brought them over the

with Andy, the company's shareholders

be happy."

his explanation, Lila understood. "There must be

reputation. Why do they

partnership from Faith?"

head to look at Kieran. Under the warm glow of the

he had stepped out of

her cheek lightly, his voice carrying a smile.

have a clear understanding of your

was caught by the words "your husband".

after a long pause, only managed to say, "Go

grabbed his clothes, and headed to

his meaning.

wanted to

propel

forcing Faith

to squeeze out

bit of her value.

the shower and hadn't

wife when a sudden knock on the door

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

Matthew?

darkened slightly. "It's probably someone

"The Moore family?"

"I'll open the door."

Lila hesitated for a moment, then grabbed a jacket and

him.

as she stepped out, she saw about ten people from

outside, making

to stage a