too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 179

Dorian paced back and forth in his office, feeling restless and irritable. After somewhat calming down, he sat back down to read the script.

This script was his biggest opportunity at the moment. As long as he secured the role, he could slap those waiting to see him fail right in the face.

In his eyes, even though Michael was more famous than him, Michael's skills weren't that impressive.

The only reason Michael had won three Best Actor awards was because Magi Pictures had poured resources into him, giving him roles for likable and well-crafted characters.

On the other hand, Dorian had crawled his way up over the years, pouring so much time and effort into his craft. How could someone who was spoon-fed compare to him?

He took a deep breath and went back to the script. However, after reading less than half a page, he found himself unable to continue.

Frustrated, Dorian slammed the script onto the desk. Why was he not focusing? How had he previously understood character traits and brought them to life?

Leaning back on the couch, he tilted his head up slightly. The glare from the ceiling lights made his eyes ache.

Dorian frowned and closed his eyes. Suddenly, he recalled the scene of Lila lingering at the set, helping the two rookies analyze their scripts.

Back then, Lila had always been the one to help him dissect his scripts and characters. She would analyze the character's inner psyche meticulously.

She would even design subtle movements that suited the character, and for particularly challenging parts, she would hire specialized coaches to teach him how to make the character appear truly vivid and lifelike.

They had been… so good during those days.

Lila had always looked at him with warmth and love, and the two of them had never run out of things to talk about.

When did it all started to change? When had their conversations grown fewer and fewer? How had it come to them acting like strangers when they met?

Dorian stood up abruptly, his mind consumed by a single thought—to find Lila.

He had to get this role for Rowan's project.