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."

arrived with their trays and

Joyce Group? Why do you still have

and steal some talent. Are any of you

"If you make me Best

eyes. "Are you obsessed with that award or

the ultimate goal for an

Jamie next. "What about

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

"Wow, way to underestimate me. Alright then, tell me, what exactly do you want that I

spirit was fully

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 Magi Pictures, and I'm

deliberately

No way. Not that I can't afford it, but if I did, Uncle Kieran would probably

but her gaze drifted toward Jamie, who had been quietly eating the entire

back, Lila deliberately slowed her pace, falling in step beside Jamie. "Jamie, were you about to suggest that Ame should be with

what's going on between Vince and

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

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

approached, Amelia

looked up and saw Xyla standing a