Lile lay on the coach She was upset and gradually fell asleep. Amid her sleep, it felt like somebody was touching her face, jolting her awake. Before she noticed the lique ning before her, a faint scent of alcohol hit her nostrils
The living mom was dim, illuminated only by th int glow of the streetlights filtering in from nutride.
Kieran looked at hirt, his gaze deep and contemplative. He wasn’t adorming à mit jacket at the moment, and his necktie was loosened. Hispmper white shirt somewhat eventuated his muscular build.
Litting his hand, he tugged at his sectie with his stealer fingris to loosen it again, his movement chamint and seductive.
She rose and intended to help limbackinto his room, yet his warm hand copped her fare. Lila wasted the free, afraid to move, but regretted her action the
next serand:
Kiram lowered his body, wrapped his as ansed bei waist, antoriedber. With no choice but to split her legs, she sat on his lap and was trapped within his
embrace, face–to–fam
Halcorp! Following that, he exiled his chin against the crooked her neck, his
death fickling her skin like feathers. I felt tingling.
At that moment, they resembled an intimate comple, slowly absorbing each other’s warmth.
Lila was battled to the core she couldn’t describe hier feelings, but she knew her heart would jump Cherchent With a delayed martion, the pristed him away.
Kisan seemingly dissatisfied by her movement, held her waist and pulled her into his embrace again. She could feel the heat from his body, even through his shirt.
“Don’t move “His deep, hoarse voice sounded | was suppressing something.
atis voice had a hint of allore, and in that strange state, Lila fell silent, The next second, her eyes widened as his face loomed over her, causing her heart to skip a beat. Following that was a dominecting yet nestrated kiss.
The tip of his tongue, warm and wet, lightly traced her lips. Her body froze, and she had lost her ability to think straight. The heat from his palm traveled undemeath her shirt, malang direct contact with her skin.
It wasn’t until then Lila realized what they were doing. The more she struggled, the more tightly he embraced her, as if he wanted to merge their bodies. Amid the patic, she tilted her head and bit on his neck.
Kieran exped from the pain. Talang advantage of his distraction, the swiftly escaped from his hold and stood up. He pressed the spot she had been bitten with a frown, and after pinching between his bows, he appeared more sober.
“Uncle Kancati, I know you’ve mistakende for someone else. Are you secretly dating someone?
He looked up at her, still looking tipsy. “Lila?”
It was obvious he was aware of the outrageous move he had committed earlier, and neither had he heard what lasaid. Her mind was in turmoil
Uncle Kieran…” Lila tried her best to calm down. “You’re drunk. Why don’t you wash up and rest? I’ll head back to my room
Kieran watch and her retreating figure that looked like she was almost fleeing with a chilling gaze that resembled the stubbornnants of snow on a mountain peak, making others quiver in fear
He rarely drank, as alcohol would muddle the mind, making it hard to react swiftly and correctly in critical moments. Thus, he loathed that feeling of helplessness. However, that changed at a wi party when he heard about Donan’s behavior at the awards ceremony.
Kiezas was the current president of Morgan Group. He took over the family business at 17 and, in just there years, elevated the family business to new heights. Known for his decisiveness and ruthless methods, he was a figure that everyone was wary of provoking
Yet, tonight, the cold and aloof man was constantly distracted because of Lila. –
Meandule, the restless la simply washed up and lay on her bed. Her thoughts, originally occupied by Dorian’s controlling and revolting behavior, were now taken over by Kieran’s domineering yet restrained kiss.
“This is madness! c’s Uncle Kieran, Lila–wake up from your dirty thoughts she told herself.
After a night of tossing and turning, Lila woke up with an extremely poor complexion the next day, like a vampire had drawn all her blood. She initially larmed to leave before Kieran woke up by riding in the early morning yet ran into bim as he returned from his moming ing
Their eyes locked, and she pursed lare lips lightly. “I should’ve just slept in shemused.
Having been “caught in the act“, she flusteredly called out. “Uncle Kirtem”
The sight of her weary demeanor made Kieran tight his brows. He couldn’t comprehend what Lila saw in Dorian–that piece of trash–but knew it was hard to control one’s ferlines, just like his very own unspeakable secret.
He said, “Joinme for breakfast”
His voice was cold yet clear, and his simple offer made Lila feel rather touched. The grievances of getting betrayed engulfed her like the waves of the ocean. Inweird her head, trying to conceal her teary eyes from tim
By then, Kieran had placed the breakfast items before her. Up close, she could distinctly smell his woody scent. Her mind instantly brought her back to the moment
passionately kissed and hug gedher
Suddenly losing the capacity to be sad, she became embarrassed, her cheeks fished as she uttered, “Uncle Kieran, you—”
“Stay away from me!” she screamed in her head. He caressed her face, asking, “Are you hot?”
The contact felt like an electite touch, prompting her to shave his hand away. That was exactly how Kieran touched herface last night! Except his gaze was full of luar yesterday..
His evex dimmed after having his hand slapped away, but Lila
soticed him. Instead,
útantly asked. “Unde Kietati, are you interested in someone
His fingers trembled ever si slightly, and he withdrew his hand like it was nothing before sitting beside her a dad’s pubtermage reaching vou; 1007–
After a mouthful of oatmeal, he softly asked, “is my
Lila hurriedly shook her head. “No, but Grandpa and Grandma have good intentions
lean looked meaningfully at her, prompting her to zip her mouth. “I’ll drop you off at work after breakdast.”
She didn’t want to trouble him, but upon recalling an urgent matter, she accepted the offer. When they almost arrived at the company, Kieran suddenly asked. “Are you still planning to work here?”
Lila froze as she opened the door. “You found out, Uncle Kieran?
He stayed quiet. After some hesitation, she assured him. “Don’t worry. I won’t continue my relationship with Dorlan anymore. I remember what our family taught me those who betray shall never be forgiven.”
Then, she seemed to notice a hint of a smile on Kieran’s face. “What did you like about him?”
“Huh? Oh, his looks, I guess
“His looks
Sensing his doubt, Lila quiddy detected the flaw in her response. “Of course, he falls short compared to you.”
Kieran chucked, “You’ve always had a sweet tongue.”
She naturally smiled alongside him. “I’m just being honest. You look great when you smile, Uncle Kieran If you could be slightly gentler, I’m sure no girl can ever resist falling for you..
“Alright, I won’t hold you back I need to tell the higher–ups that I plan to resign from Dorian’s team. If that doesn’t work, I’ll just tender my resignation.
Kieran nodded, caressing her head. “Resigning isn’t the worst idea. Your brothers are reluctant to take over the company, and I can teach you about management
once you’re free.”
Immediately, Lila’s face dropped. “Alright, go on, Uncle Kieran. I’m still too far behind; let my brothers handle the company matters, okay?”
Although she said so, she knew deep in her heart that she was nothing more than the Morgan family’s adoptive daughter. The kindness and care the Morgans had shown her was something she couldn’t repay in this lifetime, so how could she date to eye their family business?
“Lila” She turned around. “Your company might not give you the answer you want, When that time comes, I can handle it for you.”
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startled, Lila shook her head moments later. Hes smile was bright and churning as she said, “Don’t worry about me, Uncle Kieran, Iran handle this myself. If they ever cross the line, I promise I’ll call you inright away taback me up and scare them to death!
“Alright, now go about your business. I’m leaving
Kieran macamused by her wit, his smile deepening as he watched her artonating fiewin
She was right, though, she wasn tone to easily come cinder pressar
Mt the compar, Cole Masen Kieran’s assistant, could strangely sense his boss‘ good mood. thesperterly, he was adient, “Cole, a it good–looking?”
Cole almost tripped himself at his words before he nodded gemonely and erotoningly. “You’re a woukotait.”
Kieran owed his homes, asking, “Alpentleh
Foh, you are far fictious pentle,” Cole thrucht.
“Well, you ran ber
“Get out!” kleran oidered strmly.
Collymented, “His mand sure is an unpredictable as the wealett
Lila had just arrived at the compane when she heard the other departments discussing her and Dorian it seemed the news had spread like wildfire.
“Did Lila really have a fight with Mr. Blake?
“Of course. Everyone on his team found out that all of her work has been put on hold.”
“What wasdilaslinking ? Mr. Blake is young and talented, relying on himself to go from a nobody to a screen legend. He’ll only shine brighter from nowon. More importantly, he’s very protective of Lila
“Honestly, if it were me, I’d never clash with him. Instead, Tilbe ayes man every second I’m with him.
One of them scoffed. “I saw her coming down from a lusitis car earlier Thet she’s found a new scion to latch onto, oh well, she can chams any man with just a flicked her finger.”
the peck of pretty privilege
Lileme to a halt, mocking in her head, “Dorian got to where he is through his own efforts? Then, what about all those times I leveraged the Map connections to secure resources for him without hich even knowing?
She had never considered asking for any credit. Now that she had decided to cut ties with him, the past would stay in the past. She calmly tuned the comer and aistered the gossipers‘ vision, after which they immediately shushed themselves.
Lila glanced at them from the comes of her eye, realizing the person who spoke last was a msing actress. With a smirk, she remarked, “Indeed, your looks tall short
The ring actress exploded, jeering, “You’re an orphan with no one to support you. All you ever be in a parasite at the bottom of the hierarchy.
“I don’t even know what gives you the confidence to act all pure and mighty. I bet you’ve climbed onto many different beds, huh?”
Once Lila entered her office, her assistant, Megan Forger, rushed in. “There’s no way I can handle that movie project, ita. Why don’t I plead Dorian for forge and have you retum, huh?”
Lila looked up at her. “No need I’ve already decided to quit Dorian’s studio,”
Most celebenty studios were established when artists left their original companies to operate independently. However, due to Dorian’s contract and cument shareholding in the company, the company still managed all matters regarding him despite him having his own studio
“No, Lila, let’s think this through. Aren’t you in love–Megan realized the fault in her words, continuing, “Will Dorian allow you to quit?”
A self–deprecating smile appeared on Lila’s face. It seemed like just anyone had the notion that Dolancould control her. “He doesn’t have the tight to control me
Right then, Dorian appeared at her door, his countenance much more indifferent than yesterday “det tell you to cool oft? Is this what you’re doing upon selection?
as a gidiiciend and a
Lila furrowed her brows and instinctively glanced at his left wrist–empty. Dorian was someone she had shared a long journey with, both as a
comrade
Yet, since yesterday, that unce close relationship felt forinto her. She found him palpably unfamilia
Megan looked at their tee expressions and dared not offer a word. Then, Durian shat her a sideways glance. “Get out
“Lila. She seemed unsettled.
“Why don’t you head outfit? instructed Lila
Once the door closed, Durian was heartbroken to see the indifference in her eyes. His gaze trailed down and landed onherred, tempting lips. She had a striking appearance, and her captivating paze exuded a unique cum. Aside from her likable personality, her appearance was one of the main reasons he had been amitten
He softened
honar. “Lili, will you please quit it? I’ve already explained that I may see Zara as a sister, I’ll begin filming in two days, just say something nice, and I’ll forget about this. Okay?”
Lila was revolted by Jim “Instead of spending time persuading me, why don’t yo start bonding with Zara,
caling with
Hernon–compliance ignited his fury. “I’m telling you, Lila, even if I really had a thing with Zna, you can’t blame me.
“I can’t be where I am today without receiving all sorts of temptations. Even if i ever crossed the line, I know nobody will ever replace you in my heart. Isn’t that enough?
Lila was in shock, finding it hard to believe he had so confidently uttered such shameless words, but that led her to an even more conceming realization. Perhaps Phorian and Zara had been way more intimate than she had imagined now that he had said these words so brazenly.
“What do you even get out of this? You know just how cutthroat this industry can be, with people stepping on others to lift themselves up
“What do you think the industry will do to you once they find out we have a dispute? Without me, you have no chance of surviving in this industry.”
Lila’s expression contorted with utter disbelief. She drew a deep breath, suppressed her emotions, and took the resignation letter from her bag. Her trembling fingers, however, betrayed her emotions.
Her words were filled with defest. “If the company doesn’t approve of me switching to another team, I’ll tender my resignation. From today onward, you and I will go our separate ways
“Try me, Lila!” He raised his hand yet put it down the next second.
- nd. What a disobedient kitten!
He wanted to get physical and give her a lesson. In the end, he acquiesced.
Just as Dorian suppressed his impatience to coax Lila, the company’s vice president, hilly Johnson, called him. As he listened to the call, his countenance gradually tumed ugly.
Once the line disconnected, someone locked on the door. “Mr. Blake, Mr. Johnson has asked me to summon Lila.”
The series of events prompted an exasperated laugh from Dorian. “I didn’t know you had it in you to involve the higher–ups over such a minor issue, Lila.” Similarly battled as he was Hilly. Only a few knew about Lila and Dorian’s relationship, including the company’s higher–ups. As such, when she applied to switch teams, they had no plans to intervene.
It was just a little fight between the couple, and they had no reason to offend Donan. To their surprise, the CEO of Nexus Entertainment, Emmett Hudson, received a call from Kieran, CEO of Morgan Group, Histructing them to fulfill Lila’s request.
Emmett was perplexed. “Who just called me to fulfill whose wishes? Huh?”
After discovering that Lila was connected with such a powerful figure, no departments wanted to get involved. They naturally showed the responsibility to Billy. the lowest–tanked among them. When mily found out, he tell into a deafening silence.
The assistant who knocked on the door sered the strange atmosphere and nervously gulped. “Uhm, Mr. Johnson is still awaiting you, Lila.”
Lila nodded politely and was ready to leave, yet her wrist wastugged
