too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 93

Zara was slightly startled by Dorian's reaction, and tears involuntarily streamed down her face. She shook her head, trying to explain herself amidst her confusion.

"I-I don't know! I didn't do anything! I followed their requests exactly. Dorian, it's not my fault! They suddenly said they wouldn't cooperate anymore. I suspect someone is behind this!"

As she spoke, her eyes brightened as if she thought of something. "Lila arranged this collaboration. Could it be that she wants to ruin you now? Maybe she contacted Magi Pictures to make them withdraw!"

Dorian's expression darkened even more when he heard this. If this had happened a while ago, he might have considered that possibility. But now, he was unequivocal in his belief that it wasn't Lila's doing.

He looked directly at Zara. His mind was in a chaotic mix of anger and confusion, suddenly perplexed as he gazed at her.

Zara didn't understand why he wasn't as angry as before. Instead, he seemed to examine her sharply.

His eyes were deep and piercing as if he could see right through her.

Zara felt a pang of panic in her heart. She bit her lower lip and feigned calmness. "Dorian, I'm just guessing. Lila likes you, so she shouldn't want to make trouble for you. But—"

His eyes remained sharp as he continued to look at her without responding.

She swallowed hard before finishing her sentence. "Lila dislikes me. Maybe she found out I'm your assistant and got upset, so she did this to make you think it was my fault and push me away."

In the past, Dorian would have felt a stronger aversion toward Lila upon hearing this. But now, there was no trace of hatred in his eyes, just an icy demeanor.

He narrowed his eyes and spoke slowly. "You seem to have a knack for directing my anger toward Lila."

Zara's heart raced as panic almost broke through her composure. "Dorian, what do you mean by that? I said I was just guessing." She tried to maintain a smile. "Let's hurry and contact Magi Pictures to find out the details about this aborted collaboration."

He studied her intently for a moment before turning to leave without saying another word. He didn't notice that Zara was watching him with a similarly profound gaze.