too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 118

Lila lifted her gaze and calmly asked, "Let me just ask you this: if it's real, can you afford to pay for it?"

Leyla scoffed dismissively. "Show me the receipt first."

There was no way she believed that old equipment was worth so much. And what was even more absurd to her was how Lila could possibly afford something so expensive.

Lila gave a slight nod. "I don't have the receipt."

Laughter erupted immediately from the crowd.

"Serves her right," Leyla thought. Lila would embarrass herself thoroughly today.

"So what?" Leyla's smugness was no longer hidden. "Are you going to claim it's still worth that much even without a receipt? Lila, there should be a limit to exaggeration.

"500 thousand? For this? Ha! Did you come here to tell us jokes because you thought the crew needed some entertainment? You're killing me!" She couldn't help but burst into laughter at the end.

A few others in the crew watching the drama unfold also revealed disdainful expressions.

"Dorian must have dumped her because of how shameless she is," they thought.

Leonard frowned slightly. This was getting troublesome. Should he inform Kieran and let him handle it?

Someone in the crowd called out, "Lila, enough already! If this keeps going, you'll only embarrass yourself more!"

Lila scanned the faces around her and spotted a familiar figure not far away.

Kieran stood tall, with broad shoulders and a trim waist. His impeccable demeanor and tailored black suit exuded a restrained elegance. His sharp features and deep-set eyes made him captivating.

When their eyes met, his usually cool gaze softened with a touch of warmth.

She blinked, a sense of comfort washing over her. For some reason, he always gave her an unshakable sense of security.

Even though he stood there doing nothing, just looking at him calmed her heart. His eyes signaled her to take her time and handle things at her own pace.

She lowered her gaze slightly, the corners of her mouth curving into a faint smile.

She turned to Leonard. "Mr. Lawson, may I borrow someone for a moment?"