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."

then, Michael and Jamie arrived with their trays

over Joyce Group? Why do you still

out the competition and steal some talent.

make

her eyes. "Are you

that the ultimate goal for an

next. "What

blinking thoughtfully. After a moment, she said, "Nah, I doubt

me, what exactly do you

competitive spirit was fully

before she reached out and tugged on Amelia's sleeve. "If you're trying to poach someone, I'll make it easy

deliberately changing the

can't afford it, but if I

laughed, but her gaze drifted toward Jamie, who had

falling in step beside Jamie. "Jamie, were you about to suggest that Ame

going on between Vince and Ms.

really The Zimmerman family is interested in an engagement, and my uncle has been asking Vince for his opinion. But he's been busy lately, so nothing has been

out from ahead. "Hurry up!" That afternoon, Amelia didn't leave. She

dinnertime approached, Amelia nudged Lila.

up and saw Xyla standing