Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 13

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"she knows whatever intentions you have with Darcy, she's not naive. She has no say in the Northridge Opera

House, she can't post intendure, whatever person ide

In summary, she believed Carry was inept. And Dolan could forget about using his connection to push her into

the opera house

These words felt like a star in the Lace

or of Lila. Not only do you fall to show gratitude, but

The housekeeper continued, "Ms. Packer also said she has helped you all for the past year and a hall only beaten

ym also bully a woman who's an orphan

"She can't stand it ammore. You should be seeking help from Lila, not

her." Dorian delt inndted, but the last part ignited his fury. It was indeed Lila's doing!

What on earth had she done to comince someone like Alex, who wasn'teven close to her, to risk angering him, a

screen legend, on her behalf?

He had underestimated Lila, she was truly capable! Dostan's expression italented.

Zara had cwith him today. She was dressed in a light green gauze dress with puffed sleeves, her long hair

curled softly, and her makeup was minimal, giving Bering Durian stury, was both anxious and puzzled "How

could this happenTM

He couldn't help but compare

her to Lila when he noted her furrowed bauw in worry. All he remembered was her aggressive demeanor during

their argument that day. When did she beclike this? "Dad Ms. Hari say something" Zarateigned innocence.

Noticing him clenching his fists, she realized she laid hit the nail on the head. But one king puzzled her since

Dorahad cto visit Alex personally, why would stir stille tila? What exactly had Lila done? Dorian Lexpression

was grim "Thisisa hur troublesopee

"Dorias, why don't you apologier to tada? Stubbornness won't

solve anything, it will only affect your work."

he genuinely understood what was impor

s heart, Lila was like a pet cat he had raised, not even a precious breed. As both a pet and a master, why would

a master apologize to a pet!

Dorian inerted. Apologize! Lilahad

becnaive after living too

comfortably these past few years. Surely, she didn't think Alex sactions would be enough to keeplum

incheck, did slir?

As he thought thes, he received a

call from Dancy, crying on the other end. "Ducian, my classmates know t

"What's going to happen to my graduaDonan, what do | do?“.

that Ms. Parker is no longer teaching me, and they're

an't get into the Northridge

Opera House, you'll be embarrassed, too! People ordine are already talking about it,

Dolan hadn't expected the news to spread so quickly.

"Is the news

spreading this fast because someone's deliberately spreading it?" Zara pointed out.

His expression grew colder. He becmore convinced that this was Lila's undeshed tactic to force him to

compromise.

Without hesitation, he hung up the phone and headed straight to Lila's place. Alterbanging on the door for half

the day, there was still no answer.

His anger

er boiled over, not only had Alex shut him out, but now Lila was repeatedly

making it impossible for him to find her. Was she trying to assert her dominance over him?

He furiously called her several times before she finally picked up.

"You need to ensure Ms. Parker continues teaching Darcy right now, or else

Lilafrowned. "Or else what?"

"you really think | don't know what you did at Mount Shasta a couple of days ago?”

She was taken aback. "You know and still called me?"

“Lila, are you really that stubbom? Lettell you, if you don't rehire Ms. Parker, it'll be over between uns!"

Dorian threatened her. "I've kept connections for you, but I'll take them back. In this industry, you won't be able

to move an inch without me.

"Ms. Parker's absence mi act

Darcy's future, but as long as I'm

here, she'll have plenty of

opportunities. What about you, Lila?

What do you have left without me?"

Did she really believe she could control him with just one incident involving Alex? Once he reclaimed all ser

resources and connections, she would realize that

she

was merely a subordinate to him.

"I'll give you three days to consider If not, I'll make your departure from my team public. Just wait and see; I'll

show you how the industry reacts, and think about

how my fans will treat you. The outrage you wanted will beca reality!"

Listening to his harsh threats, Lila couldn't help but feel a painful ache in her chest despite having told herselt

many times that they were no longer commected.

Feeling overwhelmingly distressed, she didn't cry

but suddenly chuckled. "Sure. I'll wait and see."

With that, she abruptly hung up the call