too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 76

Seeing that Dorian wasn't coming out, the reporters standing outside started knocking on his car door. From the inside, Dorian could hear their muffled questions.

"Mr. Blake, there's a rumor circulating that you're dating your former agent, Lila Hart. Is that true?"

"Is Ms. Hart confirmed to have officially left your team? Did the two of you break up? Why?"

"You gave Zara Hayes the sandalwood bracelet you wore at the Spectra Awards. Does that mean you admit to dating her? Have you broken up with Lila Hart? Was it because you cheated on her?"

The bombarding questions grew more direct, each sharper than the last. After a moment, Dorian took a deep breath and calmed his emotions before opening the car door.

When he stepped out, the reporters' questioning grew more intense.

"Mr. Blake, is it true that Ms. Hart was with you from your humble beginnings until your rise as a screen legend?"

"Why hadn't you made your relationship public?"

"Did the two of you break up? There's a rumor that Lila Hart has left your team. Is that true? Did you part on good terms?"

Dorian tried his best to look composed and forced a fake smile. "Calm down, everyone. My private matters have indeed taken up the recent headlines. My original plan was to resolve everything before explaining it to the fans and media outlets.

"I didn't expect things to get so out of hand, so I'm here to briefly explain myself today."

A reporter threw a question forward. "Could you tell us if you've parted on good terms with Lila?"

Several microphones were immediately pushed toward Dorian. He glanced at them and answered calmly, "Lila is still with Nexus Entertainment and is managing two new talents. This is a well-known fact in the company."

His words were slightly misleading. It didn't sound like they'd fallen out. After all, he was under Nexus Entertainment, and Lila was still there too.

The explanation only sparked more curiosity. The reporters exchanged knowing glances and sharply sensed there was an underlying story behind his words.

Immediately, someone asked, "Mr. Blake, did your conflict with Lila start because you gave the bracelet to Zara?"

Dorian was slightly stunned by the question. His gaze swept over the reporter briefly before he responded with feigned nonchalance, "Yes, it's related to that. I mentioned that I knew Zara since we were kids—"

But it was clear that the reporters weren't interested in his explanation.

Someone interrupted him and pressed on. "Did you know it was a destiny bracelet found only on Mount Shasta? You've never taken it off throughout your career. Was it a gift from Lila?"

Dorian held back his frustration and kept his expression composed. "Yes, Lila gave it to me. I didn't know there was a deeper meaning to the bracelet, which was why she misunderstood. That's why we had the conflict."

The reporter continued bombarding him with questions. "So have the two of you broken up?"