Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

"Alright, I'm heading out."

Lila's bright, cheerful smile made it impossible for Kieran's expression not to soften.

When Kieran arrived at the office, Cole came in as usual to report on work.

The moment he stepped inside, he noticed a disposable cup on Kieran's desk, half-filled with water-and inside it was a single small flower.

Cole blinked.

He glanced at it again and again, curious, until Kieran's cold voice cut through the air. "Do you not have anything better to do?"

Cole instantly lost all curiosity and got straight to business.

Lila had been busy all morning when, as usual, Amelia showed up just in time for lunch.

"Ms. Joyce, wouldn't it be better to stay home and enjoy Cindy's cooking?"

Lila glanced at her, half amused, half helpless.

Amelia grabbed an apple from the desk and took a bite. "Eating alone is boring."

Lila snatched the apple back and placed it in front of her again. "At least eat something before lunch."

Jamie arrived with

at Amelia. "Didn't you already take over Joyce Group? Why do you still have so much free time

competition and steal some talent. Are any of you interested in

smirked. "If you make me Best Actor, I'll

you obsessed with that

isn't that the ultimate goal

next. "What about

moment, she said, "Nah, I doubt you can

me. Alright then, tell me, what exactly do you want that I can't

competitive spirit was fully

eyes flickered slightly before she reached out and tugged on Amelia's sleeve. "If you're trying to poach someone, I'll make it easy for you. Just pay me more than

was deliberately changing the

it, but if

toward Jamie, who had

her pace, falling in step beside Jamie. "Jamie, were you about to suggest that Ame should be with Vince?" Jamie looked up

on

uncle has been asking Vince for his opinion. But he's been busy lately, so nothing

up!" That afternoon, Amelia didn't leave. She stayed by Lila's side, scrolling

Amelia

Amelia's gaze, Lila looked up and saw Xyla standing