too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 284

Nicole lowered her gaze and started taking mental notes on what she needed to prepare for the wedding.

No one was more anxious about this marriage than the groom-to-be himself.

Kieran approached, glancing at Lila, who was looking down like a quail.

He said, "It's a bit chilly in December. We can get the marriage certificate now and hold the wedding in March or May next year when the weather is warmer. What do you think, Lila?"

Lila was stunned, thinking, "Was he asking me? What do I think?"

She pointed to herself. "Me? I think... it's a good suggestion."

Amelie was happy with the answer as well.

No one had expected her youngest son—the one who seemed the least likely to marry—to be the one to tie the knot ahead of her two grandsons.

As the weather gradually became cooler, the filming for Lila's drama started winding down, and the day to get the marriage certificate got closer.

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Meanwhile, at a high-end restaurant in Northridge City, Shannon looked at Vince with a faint smile. "Have you been visiting your sister less lately?"

"Just say what's on your own mind. I don't have time for chit-chat," came Vince's cold reply.

"You're planning to give up and accept the marriage that your family has arranged?"

"Ms. Bolton, you seem interested in my private matters. Or are you interested in the marriage arrangement? If you're willing, I can discuss with Mr. Bolton Senior about arranging for +us to get married."

Shannon's hand froze mid-stir as she looked at him in disbelief.

"Aren't you in love with Lila?"

"You also like Kieran. Does that mean you can marry him?" Vince shot back without hesitation, his words hitting Shannon exactly where it hurt.

She gripped the spoon tightly, nearly shattering her cup with it. It had been a while since she had lost her composure like this.

Would she have felt this anxious if Kieran and Lila weren't going to obtain their marriage certificate soon?

She had tried to stop the wedding over the past few days. Yet, every time it affected Lila—even at the slightest, it would cause the Bolton Group's stock prices to drop.

However, every time it affected Lila even a little, the Bolton Group's stock prices dropped.