too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 144

Dorian was determined to see Lila crash, watching as the pride she foolishly held onto shattered.

His gaze turned sorrowful as he stood up. "Lila, sometimes being too confident isn't a good thing."

She stared directly into his eyes. "I could say the same to you."

She didn't care about Dorian's dark expression and walked off.

They had grown apart ages ago, so there was nothing left to say.

Dorian watched as the door slammed shut, the sound of the lock clicking like a stone dropping into his heart, sending ripples through him.

It was an uncomfortable feeling that was hard to describe. It was as if that door had sealed them into two worlds.

He clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and tried to reassure himself.

When Lila realized she could do nothing after leaving, she would come back after a few days.

Yes, she would definitely come back!

Lila walked out of the office building, her steps light and carefree. She looked up at the deep blue sky.

The cloudless sky stretched endlessly.

The oppressive heat in the air, which had once irritated her, now seemed less bothersome. Her good mood made everything seem more bearable.

She got into the car, but her phone rang before she could start the engine.

It was a number she didn't recognize.

She had just parted ways with Dorian, so it shouldn't be him.

She would hang up immediately if it were the case.

A middle-aged man's voice came through when she picked up the phone.

"Hello, is this Ms. Lila? I am Cedric Jordan, the Vice Executive of the Artist Department at Magi Pictures. I heard you want to bring your artists to sign with our company.

"I'd like to come for an inspection. Would you have time today to discuss this further at our headquarters in Northridge City?"

He spoke politely and courteously.

Lila pressed her lips together. She did find it strange that Dorian had pushed himself away like this.

Logically speaking, if he wanted to make her uncomfortable, it would actually be easier for him to keep her at Nexus Entertainment. After all, he had some influence there.

Lila hadn't fully figured that part out yet.

As for what Jamie said about someone secretly helping them, she didn't have much to refute.

After all, being able to sign with Magi Pictures was undoubtedly thanks to Kieran's behind-the-scenes support.

While the girls were speculating over the strange situation, Teddy widened his eyes and asked, "Wait, don't you guys think… what if we just stay at Nexus Entertainment, and have him pay Ms. Hart two million every year to support the three of us? That's pretty tempting, right?

"Getting paid by doing nothing? I'd be laughing all the way to the bank! I could buy a few more acres of land for my parents."

Jamie rolled her eyes. "Can you aim higher? You want to make money just to buy land?"

Teddy fell silent, seemingly deep in thought.

A while later, his eyes suddenly lit up.