too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 96

Dorian caught up in another elevator just in time to hear Kieran's final question, followed by the door closing behind him.

With a dark expression, he was about to knock when his phone rang. It was Zara calling, and for the first time, he hesitated to answer.

That said, he remembered that he had left Zara waiting at Magi Pictures to inquire why the other party had suddenly backed out.

If she was calling now, perhaps she had already met with someone.

When he answered, Zara's excited voice came through. "Dorian, I finally met the person in charge! But he's leaving for a business trip tomorrow, so I can only talk to him tonight. I've booked a restaurant, and he's already here waiting. You should hurry over!"

He raised his head and glanced darkly toward Lila's room, hesitating momentarily before leaving.

He reassured himself that she always had a good relationship with Noah. And since Lila liked Dorian so much, she wouldn't move on so quickly.

He would let Noah enjoy his moment of triumph for now.

Meanwhile, Zara was sitting in front of the person in charge of Magi Pictures, feeling exceptionally pleased with herself.

If Lila could handle this kind of collaboration, she could too.

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Kieran casually sat across from Lila. Her face lit up with satisfaction as she ate her food. "This is so delicious! I haven't eaten from this place in ages, and it still tastes just as good."

With a cheerful smile, she picked up a small piece of dessert and held it out to him. "Let's put the whole weight management thing on hold for tonight."

As he smiled helplessly, his gaze drifted to the ring box on the table beside them.

It was a couple's ring set from LovingBird.

He lowered his gaze slightly, emotions swirling in his eyes like ink.

This wasn't something Lila had bought herself, but given her nature, she wouldn't usually accept gifts from others either.

Thinking Kieran might refuse, Lila quickly pushed the dessert closer. "Just take a bite."

What seemed like an ordinary request struck Kieran like a cat's tender and irresistibly sweet meow.