too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 5

Dorian suppressed his rage. "I allow you to be willful in every other matter, but it's non-negotiable when it comes to leaving me. Once you think this through, come to me, and I'll forget this ever happened."

Lila looked at him, the irony getting more palpable by the second. He was the one who betrayed her, yet she was supposed to beg for his forgiveness?

She coldly broke free from him. "Say whatever you want, but I'm done with you."

With that, she left without turning her head. Looking at her retreating figure, Dorian slowly became gloomy.

Billy paced back and forth in his office countless times, brainstorming a solution for Lila's situation that balanced everyone's interests. He couldn't possibly offend Emmett, never mind Kieran. That said, he didn't want to keep a ticking time bomb on his hands, so he planned to have Lila cut her losses.

By then, Lila had arrived at his office. With a sizable beer belly, he warmly gestured for her to take a seat.

"Oh, Lila. We all know how capable you are, always delivering year after year and contributing to Dorian's success. Of course, you must've endured a lot. I'm very grateful that you work for us."

Lila pursed her lips, politely awaiting his next words. "How about you manage two new talents, huh?"

She knitted her brows. "I've never been an agent, so I'm afraid it'll be a no."

"Don't look down on yourself. Everyone knows you created Dorian Blake; he's all the accreditation you need! Trust me, you'll have no issue with it." Billy resorted to an encouraging approach.

"But I'm more skilled in directing and photography." Directing was Lila's profession, while photography was her amateur passion—both were pursuits she truly loved.

Although her work in photography had dwindled significantly in the past few years due to her busy schedule with Dorian, she hadn't completely neglected it. Especially in the last two years, after stepping down as Dorian's agent, she had participated in a few small productions, all of which received positive feedback.

"That's perfect, then." Billy appeared to know what Lila wanted. "I've arranged for these two new talents to be in a film. Sure, they only have a few scenes, but the director is the renowned Christopher Nelson!

"This is a golden opportunity for you to learn. I'll pull some strings and make you the assistant director. How about that?"

Lila was speechless, thinking, "You might be oversimplifying things here…"

Seemingly realizing the flaw in his words, he said, "It might have some challenges, but you can definitely become an intern there. What matters most is the chance to learn. Am I right?"

Notoriously, an intern was essentially a gofer, earning the least amount of money while doing the most exhausting tasks. They would end up taking the blame for everything and facing the harshest criticism.

However, things were different with Christopher, the renowned director, in the picture. As she weighed the pros and cons, Billy assumed she was hesitating.

Noticing her unconcealable weariness, he offered, "You don't have to rush to a decision just yet. There's still plenty of time before the filming starts. I'll grant you two weeks of paid leave. How about that?"

Lila pinched between her brows, agreeing that she indeed needed a rest. Upon reflection of her current situation, she nodded. "Alright. Once I return from my break, I'll consider—"

Before she could finish saying, "Managing the new talents," she was interrupted.

"Okay! You're tentatively assigned as their agent. Oh, Lila. I know you're a good one. No wonder Dorian keeps you around for so many years—"

As if realizing he was stepping out of line, he concluded, "Me and my mouth! Anyway, get some rest. Once you return, we'll create history again!"

Lila had no choice but to concur. After some proper contemplation, she realized it wouldn't be a challenging task.

After all, when Dorian first debuted, his first agent rarely had time to focus on him and spend all their effort on higher-rated celebrities. In the end, Lila had to take on all responsibilities alone.

She didn't hold the title of an agent, yet she did more than an agent would. It wasn't until Dorian gained some fame that she finally earned her position as an agent.