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

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

out the competition and steal some talent. Are any

"If you make

"Are you obsessed with

ultimate goal

to Jamie next. "What about

After a moment, she said, "Nah, I doubt you can meet my

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

competitive spirit

"If you're trying to poach someone, I'll make it easy for you. Just

was deliberately changing

"You? No way. Not that I can't afford it, but if I did,

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

were you about to suggest that

you know what's going on between Vince and Ms.

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

afternoon, Amelia didn't leave. She stayed by Lila's side, scrolling through her phone and occasionally handing her a cup

dinnertime approached, Amelia nudged

Amelia's gaze, Lila looked up and saw Xyla standing a short distance away, dressed in