too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 315

Lila's hands and feet were bound, and her gaze was fixed on the blinding white light above her. Her eyes trembled slightly.

Even if she were to die, she could never allow herself to be defiled by such a scum. The heat that had once tormented her slowly faded as her consciousness returned.

"Lila, don't act so humiliated." Pierre's voice was filled with excitement. "I can make you happier than Dorian or even Kieran."

A lustful smile spread across his face. "This is my first time serving a woman, so you should feel honored."

Just as he had unbuckled his belt and his laughter hung in the air, the basement door was suddenly slammed open.

Pierre's face instantly turned cold. "Who the hell—"

Before he could finish, he was stopped mid-sentence. The desire on his face had not yet faded when he was punched in the stomach, and a loud cry escaped his lips. He hunched over, clutching his abdomen, half-kneeling on the floor.

Kieran had put all his strength into that punch. The woman on the bed looked like a wilted rose, her once fair and beautiful skin marked with clear red imprints from where she had been touched.

Despite the weather not being particularly cold, she was shaking uncontrollably.

Kieran quickly took off his coat and draped it over her disheveled body.

The coat's warmth settled on her skin, and the familiar scent of musk calmed her tense nerves, causing her to burst into uncontrollable tears.

Cole swiftly loosened the bindings on her hands and feet.

"Lila..." Kieran gazed at her red, swollen eyes, and stiff posture, unsure whether to touch her.

It was his fault. He knew she was terrified of Pierre, yet he still forced her to attend the party. He could have dealt with this threat directly.

Why did he make her learn to fend for herself? What was the point of all his efforts over the years if he couldn't protect her?

Occasionally showing weakness wasn't a crime, was it? If he couldn't shield her, everything he had done until now would be meaningless.