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.

sighed. "This is all mine and Alfredo's fault. We had no idea that a single deal with Zorland would cause

and gently reassuring her. "Aunt 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 use the shares to pressure Kieran into helping Andy

at them, so they're trying to use us to

Since it was already late,

off, Lila turned around. "Kieran." His gaze softened

carried the faint scent of peach blossoms. Under the moonlight, her dress swayed gently with the breeze. She stepped closer, wrapping Ker arms around his waist. "It's been a while. Did you miss

Kieran's gaze

was even softer than

Then, as if relieved he added,

a few days

You

I'm back, I'll take you out for

the others." Her eyes lit up as all of them happened

I'd get some alone time with my

burst into laughter and pinched the soft skin at his waist. "How about this—I'll spend two days

of course, had no complaints. After all, he would follow whatever Lila