too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 185

Cedric observed Kieran carefully as they spoke, but the man's expression remained unchanged. It seemed, as Cole claimed, that Kieran really was just passing by.

But Cedric wasn't convinced. Kieran was not the kind of person with idle time to kill.

Cole, however, was fully aware of the reason for their visit. They were here to ensure Lila was adapting to her new environment. It was also to subtly remind Magi Pictures to take her seriously, although, realistically, the latter wasn't much of a concern.

After all, Magi Pictures was Kieran's enterprise. While he didn't micromanage, he was undoubtedly well-informed about its operations.

Still, Cole thought it was better to make a point. Back when Lila was with Nexus Entertainment, Kieran couldn't intervene. Now, with her under his own roof, there was no harm in offering her more opportunities.

Cole chuckled softly to himself. Their boss truly doted on Lila—a model uncle!

He added lightly, "Didn't Magi Pictures recently sign on a new agent, Lila Hart? I heard she also brought along two of her artists."

"How's Lila's performance so far?" Cole added, careful not to make it seem like an outright recommendation.

As expected, Kieran's eyes flashed with a hint of approval, subtle but noticeable. Cole lifted his chin slightly, feeling rather proud as he felt that he was his boss' right-hand man.

Cedric mulled over the question briefly before replying, "Based on my observations so far, she's even more capable than I initially thought. She managed to secure a partnership with the Joyce Group for her two newcomers. From what I hear, it's a well-funded project and a great opportunity."

Michael, seated nearby, let out a soft hiss. "Lila Hart? Why does that name sound so familiar?"

Liam whispered, "She was Dorian's agent back in the day."

Michael's eyes widened, his voice rising slightly in astonishment. "You're telling me we poached the agent who helped build his career?"

Cole's voice interrupted Michael's thoughts. "Lila isn't too busy with work right now, is she? She's even trained an award-winning actor before. With her experience, she'd be a great fit to accompany Michael abroad for his screen test."

Cedric considered this briefly. "We'd need to confirm with her directly. She's currently handling negotiations with Joyce Group, and I'm not sure how far along she is. Plus, our company respects individual employees' preferences. Assigning additional tasks would require her agreement."

Cole nodded. "If she's willing, let her go. It'll be a good way to assess her abilities."

Cedric agreed but couldn't shake the feeling that Kieran and Cole's visit wasn't as casual as they claimed. Were they really just passing by? It felt more like they'd come specifically to promote Lila.

Considering her impressive resume and recent achievements, Lila didn't need help behind the scenes.

But then again, if she were important enough for the CEO to open doors for her, why would she settle for being just an agent? If anything, she could probably take Cedric's position as vice president.