too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 169

Upon hearing that, Oliver immediately ran out and called the others over, not even raising his head.

The project team responsible for negotiating the partnership had already heard about Dorian losing his temper. Now, they were summoned to the office again. They all stood with their heads down, exchanging glances.

Each of them could see the discomfort in each other's eyes.

This wasn't the first time Dorian had lashed out at them ever since Lila left. The last time was after attending Lane Group's charity gala.

Because they still hadn't managed to get the agreement of the CEO of Lane Group, Dorian had come back and unleashed his anger on everyone.

They were just ordinary workers who were doing their best to fulfill their duties, and they had repeatedly gone back and forth begging for partnerships. But if the other party refused to sign, what could they do?

All ten of them stood in the spacious office that felt suffocatingly small.

Everyone kept their heads down and remained silent, while Dorian's icy expression only made the atmosphere more oppressive.

"Is this how you handle things for me? Am I paying you just to freeload?"

Dorian narrowed his eyes, scanning the people around him. "Who brought in Claire White's script?"

He looked at everyone, and a young woman hesitantly stepped forward. "M-Me."

Her voice was small, and she looked young, though she was somewhat attractive.

Recently, because of Dorian's repeated outbursts, a cloud of gloom loomed over every member of the project team. The supervisor had ordered the entire team to reach out to major companies and investors.

This young woman had been with the company for two years. She had always followed her superior to run errands. But now, she was suddenly tasked with independently negotiating partnerships, though she had no connections at all.

The one deal she managed to secure was purely by sheer luck.

That day, she had gone to Jones Group. Not only did the person in charge refuse to cooperate, but they also mocked her harshly, saying she was inexperienced and unqualified to negotiate with them.

She was already under a lot of pressure, so being scolded pushed her over the edge. As soon as she left Jones Group, she couldn't hold back her tears and started crying.

Coincidentally, Amelia Joyce—the heiress of Joyce Group—passed by and asked her what was wrong.