too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 173

Owen waved his hand, laughing lightly. "It's nothing serious. The person in charge of the project just told me that Lila performed the best among all the candidates during the trial shoot. I think she has a high chance of getting this collaboration."

"That's wonderful! I knew you could do it!" Amelia exclaimed, feeling genuinely happy for Lila.

Dorian froze for a moment, wondering if he had heard it wrongly.

With a hint of uncertainty, he asked, "Then what were you discussing just now?"

Owen turned to glance at him, subtly masking the displeasure in his eyes. "When I initially discussed the collaboration with Lila, she mentioned that if she passed the trial shoot, she wanted to give two rookies under her a chance to trial shoot as well.

"Coincidentally, those two rookies' behind-the-scenes footage just trended online, including a few clips of their acting. I think they're quite talented. It's fortuitous that there are two roles in this project suitable for them, so I suggested skipping their trial shoots and directly confirming their roles.

"But Lila felt that would look like favoritism and was worried someone might use it against them later. Since they're rookies, she preferred they go through the formal trial shoot process."

Dorian looked at Lila in disbelief. How could this be?

Lila didn't even have a signed contract with any company. How could she secure a collaboration with Joyce Group?

Even if this was just a low-tier script, it was still under Joyce Group.

What kind of spell had Owen fallen under?

In contrast to his shock, Amelia looked overjoyed.

"There's no need for that. Don't overthink it. If Owen says it's fine, then it's definitely fine. Plenty of top-tier celebrities don't need to trial shoot either," Amelia said with a reassuring smile.

Amelia gave Lila a thumbs-up before turning to Dorian, saying proudly, "See? I told you Lila could do it. She's even more amazing than I thought. Not only can she direct, but she can also act as a manager for rookies.

The frustration in Dorian flared up again. He frowned and asked, "Neither she nor those two rookies are signed with any proper company. Why would you collaborate with them?"

It sounded like a casual question, but the coldness in his eyes betrayed his true feelings.

Owen chuckled, a subtle hint of disdain lacing his voice as he said, "Mr. Blake, don't you know Lila and the rookies have already signed with Magi Pictures?"