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

"Do you know why Kieran went abroad this time?" Faith asked.

Lila shrugged. "I don't."

"Being strong protects us from being bullied, but being too strong also makes others wary." Faith's voice was gentle.

She continued, "Morgan Group has been on Falkoria's watchlist for a long time. Now that they've found an opportunity, they want to seize everything he owns overseas in one swoop. And they're not even playing fair. They're just outright robbing him.

"They have already passed explicit restriction laws. Forget other nations. Even within Falkoria, Morgan Group's assets are completely locked. No matter how hard Kieran tries, he won't get a single cent back. It won't change anything even if he personally goes there.

"How could he possibly fight against another country's legal system? Even if he pursues international litigation, those in Falkoria can afford to drag things out. But Morgan Group can't."

Faith was calmly explaining everything. For once, Lila didn't see her usual air of superiority or condescension.

Lila lifted her gaze. "Why are you here?"

"I want to make a deal with Kieran." Faith got straight to the point.

Lila lowered her eyes and chuckled. "Then you should be talking to him, not me."

Faith nodded. "You're right. And I did speak to him. But he turned me down."

"Then coming to me won't help. I can't change his mind." And there was something else Lila left unsaid. She wouldn't force Kieran to do things he didn't want to.

Faith remained composed. "Don't be so quick to reject me. At least hear me out first."

Lila nodded, so Faith continued. "The other day, you asked me if I ever had a chance to break free from the Moore family.

"I went back and thought about it carefully. The truth is, I did have a chance. But I missed it because of my hesitations.

"I agree with what you said. The situation I'm in today is my fault. So this time, I won't let the opportunity slip away again."

Lila's expression remained unreadable.noveldrama

Faith finally said, "That day, I proposed to Kieran to have a fake marriage. If he agrees, the Morgans and the Moores will help him resolve this crisis. In return, he helps me gain independence from my family."

Lila's brows furrowed. "A fake marriage?"

"Yes. I don't want to be the Moore family's puppet anymore. If I get married, they'll provide a financial settlement and transfer a small portion of their assets as a But those things are nothingo compared to what they'd gain from marrying me off." Faith laughed to herself. "I don't want anything from Morgan Group. I'll only take what the Moore family gives me. Kieran is still yours."

She met Lila's gaze, her eyes filled with sincerity. "Don't reject me just yet. At least think about it. A fake marriage that will last at most, for six months Mergan Group will get out of its crisis. By then, have gained independence from my family, and we can officially call off the engagement.

"You and Kieran wouldn't even have to get a divorce. You'd just need to stay apart publicly for six months. You could still meet privately. Just don't get caught by the media."

Lila pressed her lips together, her nails digging into her palm.

Faith studied her expression and continued, "Just think about it."

Then, she scoffed to herself. "Sometimes, I wonder why I wasn't born a son I've managed the Moore family's businesses for years and cleaned up mess after mess for t

their

heirs. Yet, because I'm a daughter, I was considered disposable and never had a choice."

And those heirs were useless.

She pinched the bridge of her nose. "Don't worry whether breaking the engagement later will harm Morgan Group. With Kieran's intelligence, Falkoria will have to pay the price once he resolves this crisis. He'll make sure they suffer a financial purge.

"That's exactly why Falkoria is trying to eliminate him now. They know they'll have no way to contain him if Kieran survives this."

Lila knew this too. But those were problems for the future. It was more important to solve the current crisis.

Faith took out a business card and placed it on the table. "Call me when you've thought it through."