too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 201

As Lila's voice faded, she noticed a subtle pause in Kieran's movements. Since his head was slightly lowered, she couldn't make out the expression on his face.

After a brief hesitation, he resumed massaging her wrist without answering her question.

She pursed her lips, remained silent momentarily, and chuckled softly. Her mood gradually lightened.

Why would she even ask such a silly question? If Nicole heard this, she would probably laugh and lecture her for being naive.

Once the pain in her wrist subsided, Kieran carefully cleaned her hand and handed her a wrapped ice pack. "Keep it on top to reduce the swelling. It should be fine by tomorrow. Have you had dinner?"

She nodded. "I ate a little at the company cafeteria. What about you?"

He nodded, then he gently patted her head. "You can play for a bit, but don't stay up late. I've got some documents to review in the study."

Watching him walk away to his study, Lila pondered for a moment. Being a president must be exhausting.

She spent some time in the living room watching her show and went to her room later, only to find that Kieran was still busy.

Meanwhile, Cole was frantically working on documents after receiving a call from Kieran.

After finishing the files and sending them over, he made another call.

"Mr. Morgan, the documents list all the companies and projects under Dorian. I also ran some numbers on the two companies he's invested in. One isn't worth acquiring—it'll just lose money. But the other could work if we merge it with Magi Pictures. It might still have some potential.

"But there's one issue. Dorian needs a significant amount of money to cover another deficit. Should we still proceed with the acquisition if he tries to drive up the price?"

Kieran chuckled faintly, though there was no warmth in his eyes. "He's in no position to negotiate."

One sentence was enough to make Cole see the situation clearly.

Dorian didn't have any profitable projects left. If Morgan Group acquired the only valuable one, it would essentially be helping him cover another company's losses. Without this, both ventures would sink.