too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 43

Lila helped Jamie and Teddy finish distributing the drinks and reminded them, "I'll be taking a break tomorrow and going back to the city to pick up some clothes. If anything comes up, just call me."

The two nodded obediently.

Lila and Dorian left in order, but the timing was staggered enough that they didn't encounter each other.

Dorian's friend happened to call him out for drinks. He had been feeling restless recently, so he accepted and drove straight to the club where they were.

Still dressed in a suit, with his hands shoved in his pockets and a displeased expression, he exuded an air of arrogance.

The people in the private room had already started having fun before he arrived, and upon seeing him, they were startled.

They stopped their antics and asked, "Dorian, what's going on?"

Terry Jones was his high school friend and one of the witnesses to his relationship with Lila.

Putting together the recent trending topics, he bit his lip and quietly asked, "Did you and Lila have a fight?"

Having seen Dorian interact closely with Zara a few times in the past two years, he had warned him several times to be mindful of his boundaries.

Now, it was easy to guess. "Is it because of that bracelet at the award show?"

Dorian narrowed his eyes, accepting the drink and taking a large gulp. The alcohol trickled down his throat, burning his nerves.

"Since we're here to have fun, let's not bring up these annoying issues. Does Dorian really lack women?

"After all these years, staying chaste for that little girl is already giving her too much respect. Terry, you need to get your head straight!" the man joked, viewing women merely as playthings.

"If you want one, go for it; if not, just toss it aside" was probably his philosophy.

Terry frowned. "Don't talk nonsense. Dorian and Lila's situation is completely different."

Dorian looked up at the man, clearly drained from drink and indulgence, swaying his body to the music.

Seeing his state, Terry had a nagging feeling that this argument was more serious than usual.

"What kind of situation are you talking about? Maybe I can help."