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 and sat

already take over Joyce Group? Why do you still have so much free

competition and steal some talent. Are any of you interested

"If you make me Best Actor,

rolled her eyes. "Are you

the ultimate

to Jamie next. "What

lifted her head, blinking thoughtfully. After a moment, she said, "Nah, I doubt you can meet

"Wow, way to underestimate me. Alright then, tell me, what exactly

competitive spirit

sleeve. "If you're trying to poach someone, I'll make it easy for you. Just pay me more than Magi Pictures,

was deliberately changing

but if I did, Uncle Kieran would probably swallow Joyce Group

laughed, but her gaze drifted toward Jamie, who had

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

going on between

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

out from ahead. "Hurry up!" That afternoon, Amelia didn't leave. She stayed by Lila's side, scrolling through her phone and

approached, Amelia nudged Lila. "Xyla's

gaze, Lila looked up and saw Xyla standing a short distance away, dressed in a light