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

Kieran arched his brow slightly, as if silently telling Lila, "Go ahead, look at me. There's no need to be sneaky about it."

Just imagining it made Lila's mind wander. She could almost hear his voice, lazy and teasing as if he were indulging her. Snapping out of her thoughts, she watched as Kieran walked over and gently gathered her long hair, tucking it neatly behind her shoulder. "All set? Let's go have breakfast."

Lila nodded, standing up to head downstairs with him. After breakfast, Kieran casually grabbed her coat and handbag, holding them out as they left together.

It had been a while since they had such a relaxed and easy morning-just heading to work side by side, like any normal couple. As she watched him drive away, Lila couldn't help but feel a surge of determination. "You've got to work harder, Lila!"

At lunchtime, Amelia came looking for Lila, and the two ended up having lunch at the Magi Pictures' employee cafeteria.

Lila couldn't help but laugh as she watched Amelia shove her food down her throat. "Is the food here really better than your private chef's cooking?"

Amelia wiped her mouth and shook her head. "Not even close."

"Then, why do you keep coming here every day?"

"Because if I eat mediocre food now and then, I appreciate my chef's skills even more."

Lila stared at her, completely failing to understand this logic.

"Actually, I came to talk to you about something." Amelia set her cutlery down. "Granduncle Stefan and Faith went to Morgan Group today. What are your thoughts about that?"

Lila recalled how Kieran had firmly rejected them yesterday, so she wasn't particularly concerned. "If they're not there for business, they're probably just wrapping things up before they leave."

BUT

"Leave?" Amelia scoffed, clearly exasperated. Lila, are you even using your brain right now? You're so focused on work that you're. completely ignoring your man, Do you have any idea how many women are after the head of Morgan Group? Are you really that clueless, or are you just pretending to be?"

Lila nodded thoughtfully, answering in all seriousness, "Well, it's not surprising that people are drawn to Kieran. He was handsome, wealthy, and caring-of course, she had fallen for him too."

Amelia groaned. "Sure, things are messy at Morgan Group right now, but anyone who thinks it'll fall are idiots! We all know it's only a matter of time before it bounces back with Uncle Kieran around."

"I believe in him too," Lila chimed in.

Amelia flicked her forehead. "Then, take my advice seriously! Faith might not have actually given up on the arranged marriage. You need to keep an eye on things! Lucky for you, I remembered to warn you today. Otherwise, you'd probably be clueless while someone stole your man right under your nose!"

Lila bit into an apple-one of the complimentary fruits from the company lunch— watching Amelia huff in frustration. "Kieran won't agree to that." She thought for a moment. "But you make a good point. I'll drop by Morgan Group after work to check in on him."noveldrama

She didn't actually think Stefan or Faith could convince Kieran to change his mind. But she did remember his words from yesterday. "Mrs. Morgan, you sure are generous."

Was she? She didn't think she was that generous. But as relationship experts claim, any good relationship required communication.

Since he had been so bothered by her keeping Faith's business card, she figured it wouldn't hurt to take the initiative to visit him that day. Maybe even bring him a

small cake to smooth things over. A little sweetness never hurt anyone.

Amelia, thinking Lila had finally seen the light, finished her meal in record time before rushing off. But before leaving, she threw in one last piece of advice. "Remember, you're his wife. If it comes down to a showdown, don't let yourself lose! And if you need backup, call me-I'll help you tear them apart!"

Lila burst out laughing. Why did it sound like she was going to catch Kieran

cheating instead of just visiting him at work?