too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 287

A mocking smile crept across Shannon's face as she stared intently at Lila wearing the white dress.

After approaching the group, Cedric held up his wine glass to greet them. He then turned his attention to Shannon and said, "It's been a while, Ms. Bolton."

Shannon slightly clinked her wine glass with Cedric's and glanced over at Lila, asking, "And who might this be, Mr. Jordan?"

Lila merely looked up, her gaze meeting Shannon's.

Upon detecting the subtle disdain in Shannon's gaze, Cedric felt somewhat puzzled. He couldn't help but wonder if Shannon truly didn't know who Lila was.

Lila, who was standing slightly behind Cedric, raised her wine glass and said, "Good evening, Ms. Bolton. And greetings to all the esteemed presidents present here as well. I'm Lila Hart from Magi Pictures. I hope for your kind support in the days ahead."

A few of them, who had already found her face familiar, immediately exchanged glances when they heard Lila introducing herself. They couldn't help but wonder why Kieran's fiancée would suddenly offer them a toast.

Upon seeing her toast, someone in the group immediately said, "It's a rather strong drink, Ms. Hart. And since we're all friends here, there's no need for such courtesy."

Cedric quickly intercepted Lila's movement, saying, "You don't have to drink here, Lila. It's alright to just have a chat."

His words were barely out when Shannon chuckled and swirled the wine in her glass, the gesture oozing with the sophistication of high society.

She then said deliberately, "If we're here to make introductions and toast, how can the one giving the toast refuse the drink? Isn't that right, Ms. Hart?"

It made sense, but the thing was, the person toasting was Kieran's fiancée!

Those present were also wary of upsetting Shannon, especially considering the ties between the Morgans and the Boltons. They couldn't figure out if Shannon was joking or genuinely targeting Lila.

Lila appeared unfazed, her expression giving nothing away. Cedric, on the other hand, quickly stepped in, positioning himself between her and Shannon.