too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 205

Lila put down her cup of water and looked at Fletcher standing before her, waiting for him to speak. He was quite good-looking—certainly above average in the entertainment industry.

She had watched the drama he was in. Though he was young—about the same age as Teddy—their acting skills were clearly different. His performance was more polished, likely due to his professional training.

He looked at her, clearly hesitant. "Ms. Hart, do you remember me?"

For a moment, Lila appeared confused.

She wasn't one to remember everyone she met, but she usually had some impression of people she had interacted with in the industry, especially someone she had actually met before.

She glanced up slightly, studying his face again. "Have we met?"

"Yes." He nodded. "Before I became famous, I played a small role. Back then, you were still with... Nexus Entertainment. The female lead in the drama bullied me, and you spoke up for me."

She tried to recall, but she couldn't place it. She had been in the industry for five years and witnessed many instances where young actors were bullied. She always helped when she could, but there were so many cases that it was hard to remember each one.

Fletcher's face became a little awkward when he noticed that she couldn't recall. But Lila could tell that his embarrassment wasn't because she had forgotten him.

"If there's something you need, just say it. If I can help, I will—" she started.

"I'm not asking for help," he said, looking even more embarrassed. "I just wanted to ask if this audition will really be as fair as Joyce Group mentioned?"

His ears turned red as he spoke.

She immediately understood. All his earlier comments weren't an attempt to network but rather an opening for him to ask his real question without sounding too blunt.