too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 132

Lila had initially thought that this was just a regular gala. However, seeing the people who had already entered, she realized that this charity gala was far grander than she had imagined.

The few people sitting there were renowned domestic entrepreneurs, and the celebrities she could see were all top-tier.

She rested her chin on her hand, her expression a bit lazy. The light on her face made her skin appear even fairer and clearer than the crystal chandelier above.

"Why is Dorian here?"

Jamie suddenly spotted him holding a wine glass and engaging in conversation nearby. Her eyes, which had been full of smiles, suddenly darkened.

"What's wrong? Why do you look so unhappy?" Vince asked as he approached and saw her sudden change in expression.

She motioned toward him with her chin. "Vince, did you invite him?"

Although she asked this, she felt that he had not invited Dorian. After all, he knew she didn't like him.

Vince looked over and confirmed. "No, he must have gotten an invitation from somewhere else."

"Don't be upset," he said, ruffling Jamie's head. "If you don't like it, I'll have him escorted out."

Lila quickly intervened when she saw that Jamie seemed about to agree. "He's already inside, and there are media outside. If he's caught on camera, it could negatively affect the Lane Group."

Jamie pouted, her round face losing some of its cheer. "Let him be, then."

When she broke up with Dorian, the movie project she wanted was with the Lane Group. After their breakup, she was contacted by a Lane Group representative, who had been keen on having her take over the project.

She wanted to take it, but the payments were still routed through Dorian's team even though the contract was in her name. She didn't want to get involved with him anymore, but this project was crucial to him, and he would never let it go.

That was why they were now at a standstill.

Vince, who was the president of Lane Group, seemed to have understood her thoughts. Lila suspected that Dorian had gotten an invitation today just to meet him and convince him to replace the project manager, ensuring that the project would be under Dorian's control.

"Is something wrong?" Seeing as she hadn't spoken, Vince asked again.

She shook her head. "It's nothing. He's probably not here for me but for you."