too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 26

"There's a trending topic about you on Twitter today. It's already climbed to third place on the list," Jamie said while showing her phone to Lila.

She spoke and moved slowly, in line with her typically reserved nature.

The headline read, "#LilaPossiblyLeavingDoriansTeam"

Lila glanced at it and nodded, her expression unchanged.

Teddy asked, "Is this true?"

Jamie nudged him, signaling him to be quiet.

Lila didn't respond, and after a long silence, just when they thought she wouldn't answer, she finally spoke up.

"It's true. It's been almost a month."

The two in the backseat received the answer but didn't know how to respond.

The atmosphere grew heavy.

Fortunately, they soon arrived at their destination.

The staff led them inside the studio.

At that moment, Zara was chatting with him in Dorian's dressing room.

"Dorian, didn't you say the company wasn't allowing you to disclose your affairs with Lila publicly? Why did this piece of news suddenly pop up today?"

Dorian was playing with his phone while leaning back in his chair, looking relaxed like a spoiled rich kid.

"I leaked the information," he said with a nonchalant smile. "Lila has a stubborn personality. She never gives up until she hits a wall. She won't realize she's gone too far if she doesn't feel my determination."

"Are you planning to acknowledge it then?" Zara felt a glimmer of hope rekindling in her heart. As long as everyone knew about their split, she was sure to make it so neither could turn back.

"Just get out of the way, Lila!" she thought.

But Dorian shook his head. "I'm not saying anything."

No response was a way of silently agreeing. It didn't matter whether others understood. All that mattered was that Lila did.

A flicker of resentment flashed in Zara's eyes. She couldn't understand what was so great about Lila, what made her so special.

Even after all this turmoil, Dorian still wanted her!