Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Not far away, Matthew handed the bouquet back to Lila, saying something that made her smile.

Kieran's gaze remained indifferent. "Cole, does that man look familiar to you?"

Cole froze for a moment.

What does he mean by that? Wasn't that Matthew?

They weren't exactly close, but he definitely knew who he was, and so did Kieran.

But Kieran never asked pointless questions.

Cole thought for a few seconds but couldn't quite figure out what Kieran was getting at.

In the end, he decided to just answer honestly. "That's Matthew Quincy, an artist under Magi Pictures. Cedric assigned him to Madam, but from what I know, she's pretty busy, so most of her artists are managed by Ethan. Do you have any instruction regarding him, Mr. Morgan?"

He glanced at Kieran, whose expression was cold as ice, making it impossible to read his thoughts.

"Don't you think he looks a lot like Bryce?" Kieran asked.

Hearing that, Cole turned back toward Matthew and studied him carefully.

After a moment, he nodded. "Now that you mention it... yeah, there is a resemblance. Mr. Robinett has the classic Robinett family features, and Matthew's facial structure does look similar to his. But their overall demeanor is completely different."

After all, they had grown up in vastly different environments. Jasmine had always been strict with Bryce, while Matthew had been left to fend for himself.

He carried the resilience of someone who had survived on his own, but the harshness of his surroundings had also shaped him, giving him a contradictory yet distinct personality.

withdrew his gaze and said

added, "He probably just wanted to thank Madam. If it weren't for her, he'd still be

everyone knows you and Madam have a strong, loving marriage. No matter how bold that kid is, he

saying that, Cole stole a glance

eyes dropping to the document

to Matthew and driven back

good mood, and seeing that, Cindy couldn't help but smile as well. Noticing the flowers in Lila's arms, she complimented them. "Those

out just for

that, Cindy's smile grew even

be young and

planning to give it to Kieran when he got

while, playing with Nova. By now, the little cat was completely at ease here full

bit, Lila decided to

through her

warmly. "Sir, you're back. Long

slight nod, his gaze drifting toward

informed him, then picked up the bouquet from the table

sneve

his gaze falling on the

Bright, cheerful, and warm.

didn't feel the

he wasn't reaching for them and hesitated.

a short laugh, his voice carrying a faint hint of mockery. "Put them

a vase."