Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Lila woke up a little later than usual the next morning, and by then, Kieran had already left for work.

Tomorrow was the scheduled audition for casting, so despite the lingering soreness in her waist, she pulled herself together and headed to the office.

She had barely stepped inside when Michael walked in right after her.

"What the hell is going on?"

His abrupt question caught Lila off guard. "What are you talking about?"

"The auditions are tomorrow, right? So why was Matthew suddenly sent out of town for work?" he questioned.

Lila frowned. "When did this happen?"

Judging by her expression, she clearly had no idea. Michael rubbed his chin. "Cedric sent out the notice this morning."

Lila considered it for a moment. "If the new project is a good fit for him, there's no need to force him into ours. I can always find another script for him later."

It did feel a bit abrupt, but last-minute work assignments for artists weren't uncommon, so she didn't overthink it.

"Why are you so concerned about Matthew, anyway?"

Michael lazily slumped onto the couch, pretending to be deep in thought. "You wouldn't understand the joy of being taken care of up close."

Lila pressed a hand to her forehead.

course, he had been treating Matthew like his

the auditions, the crew has a few days

turned his head and gave her a knowing look. "The way you're so invested, people might think you want to

didn't even

he this grown but still

a bit, Michael got bored

stopping when it was finally time for lunch. Right

to think you actually like Magi Pictures' cafeteria food," Lila remarked as they walked side by side, glancing at

going on with your production

a

let out a

are pushing me to go

But those so-called

elite

look decent on the surface, but I know exactly what

behind closed doors."

you again, are you really not

blunt, and Amelia shot her a glance before furrowing her brows again. "You don't know? The Lane and Zimmerman families are discussing an

Lila frowned slightly.

a few days ago about how distant she and Vince

things suddenly progressed to

topic. "I wasn't asking about their relationship status. I