too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 309

All eyes were on them, with expressions ranging from scrutiny to surprise, and some seemed to be eagerly watching the drama unfold. After all, the majority still looked down on Lila. However, they weren't in a position like the Locke family, who had the power to resist if Kieran truly lost his temper.

Today, he brought her and specifically introduced her as his fiancée. Would Martin openly humiliate her like this?

As everyone speculated his intentions, Martin smiled warmly and accepted the gift but didn't open it. Instead, he handed it to the butler behind him. "Take good care of Mrs. Morgan's gift."

With that simple statement, the tense atmosphere was immediately eased. He carefully observed Lila's expression, expecting her to at least show some discomfort, but her face remained completely unchanged, to his surprise.

He was a bit taken aback; she was quite gutsy. It was no wonder she had bested Shannon.

While the guests continued to exchange pleasantries, another person appeared at the second-floor railing.

"Pierre, is this the one you've set your eyes on? She looks pretty good. Your taste is on point this time—she's a natural beauty."

The woman wore a white tulle dress that should have looked pure and demure, but her words instantly made her seem completely different.

Pierre shot her a cold glance. "Don't mess things up for me."

"Do I look like I care about your business?" Vivian smirked, lazily leaning against the railing. "Seriously, tell me your plan. With someone as top-tier as Kieran, you shouldn't let Shannon have him so easily. How about giving me a shot instead?"

He suddenly looked at her with a scrutinizing gaze. "You want to marry into the Morgan family?"

His smile darkened as he glanced at several of his cousins, who were as foolish and clueless as they were ambitious. Only Vivian shared the same mother as him among his peers, but he didn't feel much affection for her. In a family like this, showing real emotions was deadly, even toward one's sibling.

After a moment, Vivian pursed her lips and said, "I want Noah, but I want him whole."

With that, she turned and made her way downstairs, where Shannon looked up in the direction of the stairs. When she saw him nod, she approached the most prominent man in the crowd.

Throughout the birthday party, Kieran kept his arm around Lila's waist, always in a protective stance.

Lila slightly turned her head. She wanted to call out to him but remembered what he had said earlier. Instead, she tugged at the corner of his sleeve.