Too late for a second chance (Lila and Dorian)

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Zana loze, biting her lip as if she were on the serge of tears.

"What are you trying to do, til Voit're not listening toat all!" Dorian sanger flared, his fists clenched rightly.

"Zaralagentle person and to

elites you aggressive behavior. But if you continue to art this way, don't blme for being harsh." They could

resolve their own issites. Why was Lila so insistest on tapering Zata? Was the really implying that h couldn't have

any other women around him

with that thought, be blunted out, "In your eyes, am only allowed to have you by my side that is the case, maybe

| should stop acting altogether and pur stay hwith you every day, away from the unda!"

Decian's voice was fond and angry as it he were facing a longtenemy. Hence

defense of Zata at it she were just a childhood friend made Lila inn with laughter

He was twisting things amunt and seemed to forget something more important. They had already binderup, and

her love for him was long gone...

Denan's threats and accusations meant nothing to his now. She wouldn't second-

guess herself at apologize just inmake

himhappy. Their argument caught the altention of a few people nearby.

"But that Doramand Zara?! une glilwhispered.

"Yeah! Look how close they seems Guess they rally are together

"See that sandalwood bracelet Tara's weaning? It's his tudtothink he was so alout, maybe even asexual! Who

mogld have thought he would announce his relationship thisway? "They actually look pretty good together,"

someone else chimed in

The conversation wasn't loud, but just loud enough for them to hear

Lila's gare landed on Dorian's now bare left wrist befour dilting to Zara's hand, stir the slightly oversized bracelet

sat. What she see cared about now looked like a worthless into her

The and indifference in her eyes were to send achill through amone who sawit. Zara noticed and felt her

back stiffen slightly

However, Donan frowned. Since when had he announced a relationstop?

He glanced at Lila, who was watching with amusement. An inexplicable intration nse in him.

Shouldn't she have been frowning, telling those people

to stop spreading rumors, or at least getting angry and demanding he clear things up? what was with this

indifference?

The murmurs around them continued. "Who's the woman arguing with Dorian? She is gorgeo

"You don't know

it? That's his former agent, Li Hat. I'm not sure what her exact position is now, but she has been with him since

his debut, practically a mainstay in his team." MaidayWiny does it look like Dorian is yelling at her?

As the murmurs grew, the three of them wore distinct expressions.

Donan's brows furrowed as he looked at Lila with a tinge of reproach. "Lila, ane you acting

like this because of these rumdes?"

Zara quickly jumped into explain "Ms. Ham, you've got the wrong idea. Dodan and just grew up together If we

wanted to be together, we would be done it long ago!! Lita laughed lightly "So, you're saying I'm picking up what

you didn't want?"

With people around, Dorian had to keep his temper in check "Lila, watch y

yourtone!!

Lila causally tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, flashing Zara a full- smile. "Well, | don't want him anymore

either. You can have him back"

Before he could speak, one of the girls nearby scratched herchén inconfusion.

Right? is so strange. Maybe it thinks Dorian shouldn't announce his relationship yet and that it might hurt his

career. She probably wants him to wait a little longer?

The content made Dorian's words

catchin his throat He held back his imitation and glanced at the group The girls were unaware that their

conversation was loud enough to reach him. Upon realizing he was watching, they excitedly greeted him.

"Dorian, we watched your movie before. You're such an amazing actor!" one of them said excitedly.

Another chimed in, "Don't worry, we won't spill the beans about your relationship. Although tons of people online

are waiting for you to go public, we all think you and Zaza make a great much."

Their clutter didn't leave any room for to respond before they hurried off. Dorian was at a loss for words

Lila sorted. "Congrats to you two. Well, | have other things to attend to, so I'll leave you to it" with that, she

picked up her camas bag and walkedett.

Doriandrowned, feeling she had lost her mind. Hadn't she always hated it when he got close to other women"

In the past, even the smallest hint of gossip would lead her to subtly sulk or pout, pressing him for reassurance.

She had been so adorable in those mome

Back then, her questions had sometimes annoyed him. Now, with her no longer asking, he almost wished she

would. He would even prefer her anger to this cold detachment At least then, he would know she ca

"portan, why is this mor spreading

online? Ms. Hart probably

misunderstood the situation, which is why she was upset. How should | explain it to her?" looked at him, her long

Lashes fluttering as tears

weffed up in her eyes.

The sight of her sad tace tugged at his heartstrings. To him, Zara had always been the cheerful little girl, not

someone constantly bullied by Lila and always on the

verge of tears. Whatever strange feelings he had just had toward Lila

quickly turned back to anger

Lila was so desperate to reconcile that she even went to Taylor and Camille for help. Yet the moment she was in

front of him, she acted all high and mighty. Since when had she becso hypocritical?

He reached out

and gently pinched Zata's cheek. "Don't worry about it. I'll handle this myself.

"Right now, your job is to focus on your walk-

through. Don't get distracted, and you'll be able to work with Mr. Foster and act alongside me."

Zara's face brightened, her tears replaced by a smile.

"Don't worry, Dorian! Since

you toldabout this opportunity, I've been working so hard. | even hired a coach to polish my skills. I'm ready

for this.

"But please make sure you explain things to Ms.

Hart. Don't lose your temper, Girls need to be coaxed, don't be too harsh on her."

Dorian nodded and escorted Zara to the lounge. But the moment be tumed away, his expression grew cold.

A gentle girl like Zara deserved to be coaxed, not an unreasonable, confrontational woman like Lila. He was

curious to see what exactly she thought she was doing here at the film set.

As the auditions proceeded, Samuel sat (the

center, with Lita seated next to him and Taylor beside her. It almost looked like Lila was the one charge.

Dorian arved just in tto see this some, and a frown creased his brow Was Taylor intending to help Lila follow

his old path and beca director?

A mocking smile crossed his lips. Lila had barely touched directing in years. When the secured her recent film

project, investors had been drawn more by his inthuence and his team's capabilities than by her own reputation

She was only fooling herself if she thought it was her skills they valued, How pathetic. What would she do once

Taylor tralized she no longer had the talent she ance did

He stood a few paces behind them, watching as the two actors finished their auditions

Taylor tumed to Lila. "Lila, do you think that actress fits the rule?"