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

Dorian had no idea how Lila knew he bought the trending topic.

"By the way, when I marry my rich benefactor, I'll be sure to leave a table for you."

What did she say?

Dorian felt dazed, then scoffed coldly. "Have you ever seen a rich benefactor marry their mistress? Besides, who would want to..."

He realized something was off and immediately stopped.

Lila raised her gaze to meet his eyes. She completed his unfinished thoughts for

him. "Who would want to marry someone like me, a helpless orphan with no power or influence, right?"

She smiled, but her face showed no emotion. There was a calmness in her that made his heart race.

"I didn't mean it like that." Dorian frowned.

She was no longer his, nor was she under his control.

Realizing this, Dorian felt as if his chest were about to burst.

Lila had always been gentle and obedient to him over the years, but she had never compromised her feelings about love.

She insisted on saving her first night for their wedding, and he had endured for so long.

Just thinking about how the person he had restrained himself from for so many years might have been claimed by some old, greasy man, he couldn't take it any longer.

Lila's words pulled a fraction of his rationality back. "You're really strange," she said inside the door.

The corridor's light cast a glow on her delicate face.

"You clearly look down on me. I broke up with you, yet you keep coming back. Aren't you tired?"

Lila's eyes fell on his empty left wrist, her tongue tinged with bitterness. "The fate I sought has already been given to someone else by you."

Dorian instinctively wanted to avoid the topic.

He pinched the bridge of his nose. "That's all in the past. Why do you insist on holding onto it?"

"I broke up with you. Why can't you let go?"

His forehead throbbed as he took a deep breath, barely keeping his cool.

He realized Darcy had misled him. Lila was proud and would never demean herself by seeking out a benefactor.

She kept mentioning a "rich benefactor" and "marriage" simply to provoke him.

As Dorian's tense emotions eased, he spoke in a gentler tone, still carrying his usual air of superiority, as if he were bestowing favor. "How long do you plan to make a scene? I didn't know the significance of that bracelet at the time, nor did I intend to break up with you."

After saying that, he felt as though he was pleading with her.

He frowned and coldly warned, "Lila, you better know when to stop. I'm not someone who can't live without you!"

Lila certainly understood. He had countless women vying for his affection, not to mention Zara, who was already eager to throw herself at him.

She raised her gaze, her eyes unusually calm.

"Yes, so please don't come and bother me again."

She disregarded Dorian's expression, shoved him aside, and closed the door.

Dorian stared at the shut door, momentarily stunned. He felt a mixture of anger and amusement.

He really had spoiled her!noveldrama

Before he could knock again, his assistant called.

"We have news from the film investors."

Dorian's previously grim expression eased a bit.

"Mr. Lane, the head of the Lane Group, has an uncle who holds the real power in

the Lane family. If we can secure his approval, this collaboration will definitely go smoothly."

Dorian nodded. "Is there a way to contact him?"

"He's been abroad lately, and we haven't been able to reach him, but we've learned that he'll be returning this Sunday.

"He'll land in Northridge City. He has a gathering at Lunar Lounge that day around noon. We could try to catch him there."

"Alright, contact the director here and free up a day for me. Let's go meet him on Sunday," Dorian said.