too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 184

After Dorian had left for quite some time, Ethan noticed that Lila still looked indifferent. He assumed she hadn't fully moved on from the relationship.

After all, five years of genuine effort wasn't something one could just brush aside.

Concern flicked in his gaze as he hesitated before offering some words of comfort.

"Lila, don't let someone who isn't worth it make you upset."

Lila looked up, her calm demeanor gradually returning. She smiled faintly. "There's no more work for today. Go home early and spend time with your girlfriend. You'll be heading off to that variety show with Jamie and Teddy soon, and you probably won't see her for a week or two."

The change in topic made Ethan scratch his head sheepishly.

"Alright, I'll head out then. You should get some rest, too."

…

On the 12th floor of Magi Pictures' building, Cedric rubbed his temples in frustration. He had just dealt with Dorian and hadn't even had a chance to sip his coffee before Michael and his agent, Liam Carter arrived.

Cedric massaged his brow. "Why aren't you going over the Rowan script? What are you doing here?"

Michael's expression grew even more aggrieved. "Mr. Jordan, you know how important this role is to me. And yet my agent won't accompany me, nor can I even get an assistant assigned. I'm a top-tier celebrity, and I'm supposed to handle this alone? People will laugh at me if they hear about this!"

Liam, caught between amusement and exasperation, shook his head. "I didn't assign anyone because you've got other projects to juggle. Sure, the Rowan role is promising, but it's not guaranteed. And don't act like you're incapable of doing things on your own—I know you've had no problem jetting off for vacation whenever you had the chance."

"Traveling for fun and going to work are two different things!" Michael protested indignantly. "How do you know my chances aren't great? Have a little faith in me! But that's not even the point—the real issue is that Nexus Entertainment's Dorian Blake also got an audition invite. Whether or not I get the role, I won't stand for him getting it."

"I'm not getting involved in this," Liam muttered, rubbing his forehead. "Mr. Jordan, we're here to ask if you can assign someone to accompany Michael to the audition. If he goes alone, I'm worried he'll cause trouble."

Cedric stroked his chin, thinking. "Let me see if there's someone with a light schedule who can step in temporarily."