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

Lila stared at the ceiling, zoning out for a while, letting her mind clear. Slowly, she calmed down.

She couldn't let herself get caught in internal conflict. Her style had always been to face challenges head-on.

With Dorian, everything that needed to be said had already been said. If he really did something outrageous, she wouldn't just stay silent.

She collected her thoughts and returned to work, focusing on the Joyce Group collaboration. The casting was about to begin, and as the director, she needed to understand the script thoroughly.

Two days passed quickly, and soon it was Tuesday. Lila arrived at Citrus Media by 8:00 am, and as soon as she entered the lobby, someone guided her upstairs to the meeting room.

She was surprised to see both Vince and Amelia there. As soon as Amelia saw her, she happily waved at Lila.

"Lila!"

Her golden, slightly curled hair cascaded over her shoulders. Amelia was clad in a long black dress and high heels, and her slender figure was elegant yet assertive. If not for the smile in her eyes, she would have looked like a mature woman.

For a moment, Lila had the strange feeling that Amelia didn't see her as a friend but more like a delicious little cake; the way Amelia looked at her was almost identical to how Michael eyed his favorite snack.

In contrast to Amelia's warmth, Vince was calm and refined as always, carrying himself like a gentleman from an esteemed family. He nodded slightly, his voice carrying a hint of a smile. "Have you had breakfast?"

Amelia glanced back at him. Why was he so concerned about Lila?

"I had breakfast before coming," Lila replied, looking at him. "Vince, what are you here for?"

"Lane Group also invested in this drama. Without our major sponsor, we wouldn't have been able to invite Rose," Amelia cheerfully said. Though her cool demeanor was at odds with her tone, it didn't feel out of place.

"It's just a normal collaboration. A lot of actors are already here for the auditions. Do you want to go take a look?" Vince said and smiled, smoothly changing the subject.

Lila followed his gaze and saw more people than she had expected. The number of people auditioning was higher than anticipated.noveldrama

The show had already officially announced Rose as the female lead. Aside from the backing of Joyce Group and Lane Group, Rose drove in a lot of hype for the show all by herself.

There were countless small-time actors in the industry, and public auditions were a rare and fair opportunity, so it wasn't surprising that so many people had shown up.

She lifted her gaze and locked eyes with someone across the room. It didn't take long for Lila to recognize him-it was Fletcher Brooks. He had risen to fame after a period drama aired earlier this year.

He played the third male lead and

only had a small role, but his character paired with the third female lead, had become a fan. favorite. Their love story, filled with trials and tribulations, had fans eagerly hoping for a happy ending. However, his character sacrificed himself to save her, leaving her to live the rest of her life alone, remembering him.

Fletcher's looks were handsome, and his character was well-liked, so being on

the show boosted his popularity.

Unlike a perfect ending, tragic

conclusions would often leave fans

with lingering regrets. In order to satisfy the fans' desire for a happy ending the official social media accounts later released

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behind-the-scenes footage of the couple, leading many fans to

support the two.

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Soon, rumors began circulating that Fletcher and the third female lead had met privately, sparking speculation that their on-screen chemistry had turned into something real. Fans delighted in every bit of "evidence" they could find, fueling their fantasies.

Over the last six months, their news had trended multiple times, and both of their careers had skyrocketed. However, having so many fans also had its downsides.

Whenever Fletcher worked on another project or interacted with other actresses, the fans would go after them relentlessly, leading to unnecessary drama. As a result, he rarely received new project offers.

From his appearance at the audition, it was clear that his situation wasn't as great as it seemed. Given his fame, his company would surely provide him with ample resources. He wouldn't need to come to auditions personally.

He glanced at Lila a few times before lowering his head to continue looking at his script.

"Do you know him?" Amelia asked, following Lila's gaze.