Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

"Kieran, are you just going to let her say whatever she wants?" Dennis demanded.

Kieran lifted his gaze. "Enlighten me—exactly did she get wrong?"

Dennis was momentarily at a loss for words. "Fine. Kieran, sell me the 5% of shares you own, and I'll let this go."

Lila tugged lightly at Kieran's sleeve, but he simply turned his hand over and squeezed hers reassuringly. His cold eyes settled on Dennis. "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, Mr. Moore. I'm quite interested in my investment in Moore Group and have no plans to sell my shares at the moment."

"What?" Dennis glared at him, his face twisting with frustration. "I'll give you one week to think it over. If you're still set on holding onto my company's shares, then our collaboration ends here!"

Then, turning sharply to Faith, he snapped. "Once this partnership is over, you're coming straight back home, you fucking disgrace!"

Dennis shot one last look at Kieran, then at Stefan. "We'll be taking our leave then."

With that, the Moores left in a grand display of indignation. Moses hesitated for a second, casting a glance at Lila before following the rest of them out. Faith didn't leave with them. Instead, she waited until Stefan stood up before bidding farewell and walking out alongside him.

That left only Lila, Nicole, and Kieran in the now-quiet room.

is all mine and Alfredo's fault. We had no idea that a single deal with Zorland would cause such a mess for Morgan Group and drag you both

Nicole, this has nothing to do with you or Uncle Alfredo. Those people are just jealous of our family's success and looking for excuses to stir up trouble. The Moores obviously came today hoping to

and get back at them, so they're trying to use us to suppress her.

already late, she didn't press

her off, Lila turned around. "Kieran." His

air still carried the faint scent of peach blossoms. Under the moonlight, her dress swayed gently

Kieran's gaze

was even softer than

asking you." Then, as if relieved he added, "I

few days to

You

take it easy at home, and when I'm back, I'll take

a hiking trip? We can invite Ame, Jamie, and the

brow, feigning disappointment. "And here I thought I'd get some alone time

his waist. "How about this—I'll spend two days with you first, and then we'll invite them. Does that

complaints. After all, he would follow whatever