too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 360

Years ago, Alfredo had sent someone to investigate the truth.

Lila felt her heart race as she nervously opened the folder. Just as she started pulling things out, the study door creaked open.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly shoved everything into the safe, slamming the door shut.

"I noticed it wasn't closed all the way, and when I touched the door, everything fell out," she hurriedly explained to Kieran, who had just entered.

He walked over and gently touched her forehead. "Have you been resting well? You look pale."

She shook her head, subtly pulling away from his touch.

"I'm a little thirsty. You go ahead and take care of your things first."

Kieran frowned slightly as he looked at his empty hand, then watched Lila hurry toward the door.

If the tension this morning had been about the marriage, what was going on now?

His gaze shifted to the safe.

Inside were items belonging to Frances and Alfredo—things he had never used.

Kieran had never inquired about the contents or knew what they were.

Though the outside world believed he had control over Morgan Group, the reality was that when he took over, it was only a tiny portion.

Most of the corporate shares he now held were from the territories he had expanded over the years.

To this day, Morgan Group's true core remained in Alfredo's hands.

After sitting in the study for a while, Kieran finally headed downstairs.

In the living room, Noah had returned and was chatting with Lila.

Noticing she kept staring at the orange and barely responding, Noah sensed something was wrong.

"You seem troubled," he said softly. "Is it because you're not used to your new status as a married woman?"

It wasn't just her. Even Noah wasn't used to it either.