too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 215

Fletcher wore a mask, and he waved in Lila's direction.

Lila paused for a moment before driving closer. She lowered the window to reveal her beautiful but expressionless face.

"Ms. Hart, I'm really sorry. It's my fault for dragging you into this and affecting your mood. I truly apologize, but those people won't listen to my clarification. They just think I was forced to clarify by you. I'm really sorry."

Seeing her unlike her usual gentle self, he looked even more guilty, almost as if he was physically burdened by the shame.

"I'm really sorry. I came here not only to apologize but to ask if there's anything I can do to help. We must resolve this quickly before it affects the premiere."

She lowered her head, and when she raised it again, a trace of frustration appeared on her face. "It's definitely a bit troublesome. The company's clarification isn't working, and now those fans are calling for me to leave the production."

"What should we do? How about I hold a press conference and do a live-stream clarification? Would that work?" he suggested, his voice full of distress.

His words seemed genuine, and he appeared even more troubled than Lila. "It's all my fault for dragging you into this."

"It's fine. It's not like I have no way out. They're all obsessed with you and that actress, right? How about you two do a live stream together? Show that you're still on good terms and that our cooperation is normal.

"If those fans see how sweet you two are, they'll definitely get caught up in their sugar rush again. With these fabricated rumors, they'll collapse naturally. What do you think?"

She smiled brightly at him, her eyes serious as if she truly believed this was a good idea.

Fletcher looked stunned for a moment, then after a few seconds, he let out a bitter laugh. "Ms. Hart, don't tease me. You know how tough it's been with the fans. If I follow their lead, I'll probably be forced to quit the industry."

He paused, and she chuckled lightly, "I'm just joking. Don't worry about it. I've already found the mastermind behind this.

"They're targeting me, but you're the one who's been caught in the crossfire. I'll take care of it. Just focus on your acting.

Fletcher took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his chest. "I really want to get rid of those extreme fans, those who can't tell right from wrong and live in their fantasy world. But Lila doesn't owe me anything. I can't drag her into this.

"You know very well what kind of backlash she will face if people think she's involved in unfair practices or being forced into breaking up the couple, and yet you're still doing this. This isn't love—it's obsession!"

His last words hit Dorian hard. He suddenly stood up, his eyes dark and furious. "What do you know about love?

"How can I not love her? No one in the world loves her more than I do. That's why I want her back by my side. Only I can love her the way she deserves."

Fletcher frowned and stepped back, feeling like the person before him had completely lost it. He couldn't understand how Dorian had so easily swayed him in the past.

Following Dorian's plan, he got close to Lila and spread rumors online to frame her and accuse her of seducing him, all to get rid of the extreme fans who were suffocating him. He just wanted to be free of these people.