too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian)

Dorian sneered. "A leopard doesn't change its spots."

"And what kind of person does Mr. Blake think he is? He's being so arrogant!"

Lila stepped out from a nearby room just in time to see Ethan being cornered. Without hesitation, she strode over and shielded the much taller man behind her.

Her swift and natural movements made Dorian's frustration rise uncontrollably. She's protecting another man again!

Yet when it came to him, she spoke with nothing but disdain.

Taking a deep breath, Dorian forced himself to calm down, reminding himself of the reason he was here.

"Lila, we need to talk."

The young woman frowned slightly, her gaze filled with obvious rejection. "There's nothing left for us to talk about."noveldrama

He exhaled deeply again, suppressing his anger. "If you don't want everyone at Magi Pictures to listen to our conversation, I don't mind saying what I need to say right here."

This was her workplace. Knowing Lila's character, Dorian was certain she

wouldn't let personal disputes cause chaos at the office or cause trouble for her colleagues.

Her brows furrowed tighter, and after a brief pause, she responded, "This way." "Lila, don't—" Ethan protested, worry etched on his face as he followed. Dorian's gaze turned icy. "He stays. We need to talk alone."

He added, with a pointed look at Ethan, "And you, Ethan-how can you still be so close to Lila after everything you've done while working for me?"

The remark struck Ethan like a blow, making him pale. Guilt, shame, and other complicated emotions rose, enveloping him in a heavy, oppressive aura.

Lila cast a sidelong glance at Dorian before turning to Ethan. "I know those things weren't your intention Don't worry, nothing will happen to me. If you're still uneasy, you can wait outside. If I need anything, you'll be the first I call." sŵnovel

Ethan's eyes flickered. After a moment, he nodded silently.

Once the two entered the room, Ethan stood quietly outside, his posture tense.

As Dorian closed the door, he glanced back at Ethan with a mocking smile. "Lila, you really have a knack for training dogs."

He knew Ethan heard every word, thinking, "I treated you well, yet you betrayed me at the most critical moment. Now, you're going against me like this? Ethan, you're a fool. You've chosen the hardest part possible."

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Inside the room, Lila's gaze turned cold. "If you came here just to say these

things, you can leave now. We have nothing to discuss."

"I received an invitation to audition for the role of Rowan," Dorian said, cutting to the chase. "It's an

excellent role, one that will

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significantly boost my international reputation. I have to get it,"

"So?"

Lila blinked, confused. Was he here to boast?

Back when she worked by his side, every opportunity she secured for him had been top-tier.

"Lila, come back to me."

His gaze softened briefly, but he quickly shifted to the self-righteous air of a savior.

"I'm telling you this because I want you to understand that you made the wrong choice. Choose me, and you won't regret it. After everything we've been through, can you really bear to give it all up?"

When she heard the first part, Lila frowned slightly. Did it even matter to be right or wrong at this stage?

However, when she heard the second half, she nearly burst out laughing. Up until now, he still thought that she was the unreasonable one... and the one who caused things to fall apart.

She found herself thinking, "Was it really all my fault? Is that how he sees it?"