too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 115

Dorian had a fleeting urge to explain himself—that he was merely comforting Zara, and nothing else happened, but the words got stuck in his throat. He couldn't keep indulging Lila.

This time, he would wait for her to come begging him. It wouldn't take long.

Lila nodded. "That spot over there is more private. If you two cuddle there, no one will see."

"Are you done talking?" His expression darkened.

Her lips curled into a faint smile. "I'm done. I won't disturb you two anymore."

With that, she turned and walked away just as she said she would, not sparing a glance at the frustrated man behind her.

Dorian took a deep breath, but the mood was ruined. Lowering his head, he met Zara's gaze.

Her eyes were filled with admiration and dependency, carrying a hint of something more. It satisfied the ego of a successful man like him.

Lila's gaze in the past had been warm and full of love, even tender when they were alone. But it never carried admiration. In her eyes, they were always equals.

He let out a faint laugh. Equals? How naive.

"Dorian?"

Dorian rubbed his temples, snapping out of his thoughts. "Zara, head back for now. I'll figure out something for your work. I'll bring you in when I join the next production."

Without waiting for her response, he turned and left.

Zara watched his merciless back as he walked away and clenched her teeth in frustration, barely holding back her anger.

When Lila passed the same hallway corner again, Dorian and Zara were gone. Her expression remained indifferent as she continued walking back.

As she returned to her seat, she found that Jamie was no longer there. The camera she had carefully placed earlier, as well as a bag containing miscellaneous items, lay messily on the ground.

"Oh dear, what happened here?" It was Leyla Salas from Nexus Entertainment. She was the third female lead and was still in costume. Accompanying her were several extras Lila recognized but couldn't name.