too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 8

Zara was halfway through her sentence when she noticed that Dorian's expression had soured considerably.

The neighbor replied enthusiastically, "Yes, she's just about that height, and her little face is truly exquisite!"

Dorian's face darkened, and his gaze turned cold when he heard this.

Usually, he and Lila would update each other about their schedules, but over the past couple of days, he intentionally gave her the silent treatment because she sulked.

Yesterday, he found out that Billy had given her a two-week break, and now she had come to complain to Taylor and Camille.

No wonder the couple who were usually so kind to him gave him such a hard time today.

Dorian glanced at Zara, who had slightly furrowed her brows and began to think that Lila was not only spoiled but also quite calculating.

After waiting for nearly two hours, Camille had Taylor call him.

"Dorian, Camille and I really can't spare the time right now. You should head back first, and I'll contact you another day."

Dorian pressed down his emotions and replied, "Okay." After hanging up, his eyes grew colder.

The neighbor, however, seemed oblivious to the tension and continued, "Do you know her? Does she have a boyfriend?"

Dorian didn't answer that question but asked, "Did you see Mr. and Mrs. Foster leave today?"

The neighbor thought momentarily. "I didn't notice them in the morning, but after that woman came, I didn't see them leave either. You arrived not long after she did. I noticed you both standing out there for quite a while, so I got curious and came out to ask."

Kiley was out for a short time, and the neighbor happened to miss seeing her. But this information confirmed Dorian's suspicions.

Lila must have just left when Taylor called him over, and they didn't let him in. This wasn't because they were busy; it was clearly to vent for Lila.

Zara saw the look on his face and gently reassured him, "Don't be angry just yet; maybe there's a misunderstanding here.

"You two just had a little argument. She wouldn't talk bad about you in front of Mr. Foster. Even if she did say something, he isn't unreasonable, right?

"Today's situation must be a misunderstanding. Just have a good talk with Lila. She likes you so much, and if you keep ignoring her, it'll only hurt her feelings."

Dorian was already frustrated, and her words only made him angrier. The evidence was right before them, yet Zara was still defending Lila.

He genuinely couldn't understand why Lila looked down upon someone as gentle and simple as Zara. Was a single bracelet worth causing such a scene that she even brought it up with Taylor?

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. After driving Zara back to her place, he headed straight for Lila's small apartment.

"Lila!" He pounded on the door and shouted. The fury in his eyes was almost tangible as if it could ignite at any moment.

A neighbor was startled and opened the door slightly to remind him, "Sir, don't knock so loudly. The tenant next door hasn't been back in two days."

Dorian wore a mask, so the neighbor initially didn't recognize him. Fearing that Dorian was some sort of madman, he quickly shut the door.

Lila hadn't returned for two days. He had known her since she moved into this apartment, and she had nowhere else to go. How could she not return for two days with her now on vacation?

Suppressing his anger, Dorian attempted to call Lila, but his cousin Darcy Blake called him first.

He frowned when he answered, and before he could say anything, she excitedly asked, "Dorian, I heard from Ethan that you broke up with Lila! When are you planning to go public with your relationship with Zara?"

Darcy idolized Dorian and liked Zara, a sweet woman. She admired them both to the point of detesting Lila.

Lila had no connections or status. What made her worthy of Dorian's status as a screen legend, except for her looks?

This comment deepened Dorian's frown. "What are you talking about? When did I get together with Zara?"

Darcy was shocked. "What do you mean, Dorian? You gave that sandalwood bracelet to Zara in front of the whole nation! If you're not together, how will she hold her head high in public?"