Chapter 7
Taylor immediately called Dorian, not wanting to spet Camille father.
Camille calmed herself down. “Since Lila wants to focus on her career, and you’re experienced in directing, lend her hand over the next few years while we still
[te mupport Tistian. I even argued about it, blaming you for
“Don’t worry about that, Lila is my prized student. I was most upset when she gave up this field to appe meddling in theirelationship”
She sighed. “Now, Etegoetit porn
At that moment, Dorian was having dinner with Zara Shahalaan./
ignificant award, and Dona inggested be treat her to a celebratory meal.
He had been in a bad mood, still troubled by Lila’s
Tull as gentle anal meet as Zara,”
timewithhim. When Zara, half playfully, inggested the damer, he agreed without much thought.
“Did Lila waihout to ymi”” para asked midum
ing a little disappointed
Destan frowned and shook his head, “No, It’s my teacher. He suddenly added me to go to his house on earthrom
Zara’s eyes lit up. “İsit Mi Taylor Testeri ve always thought he’s incredible. Could Frome along and i
He was about to refuse but hesitated whenshe say the hopeted look on her face. He couldn’t tomber doww and prerly pinched hercheck, “Alright, but rememberto be respectful. He doesn’t like people who try to cryptochim ”
She playtedly swatted his fund away, her tone still bela bout
“Ejust want to mert MrFoster im if only get a minele in one of his film.
He looked at her food. “I help you get a role if ML Fostereve decides to duet again.
Taler’s home was a modest villa with a small command. The front had a simple iron gate from inside the house, they could see the entrance
When Donan antred and stepped out of the car, Taylor tried to assure Camille, “Hease keep calm when you talk to him. I still pe they ran work things out.
*Lila is sofi–hearted, if Doom sincerely apologizes and promises to set better boundaries in the future
He was interrupted mid–sotince by Camille’s turi slap on the table. He jumped in surprise. “Why are you suddenly so worked up? Dido’t we agree not to get
*Look outside, and then tell me it. I should be angry.“”
With a cold laugh, she stopped the housekeeper from opening the door. “Don’t let him in.”
Camille had the entire scene–bow Dorian exited the car and opened the do for Zara
Taylor saw them standing side by side at the gate, Zara looked up at torian and spoke to him in an adoring, playful manner. They did make an attractive pair, but
Zama was no match for Lila.
Taking out his phone, Taylor searched for Zara’s name and compel her online photos to the woman standing out. He confirmed it.
Retrowed and added. “We don’t know this woman What’s she doing here?
“What is she doing here? She’s taping along with her brother to try to cozy up to you!” Camille was so angry that she felt tightness in her chest.
He chuckled. “You can sympathize with Lila, but don’t get too worked up. So what do you want me to do now? I’ll follow your lea
By now, Dorian had ring the doorbell for the second time
“Call him and tell him we had to leave just before he arrived. Make him waiti
She waned to Kiley, “aley, go tell him the saine Let himwalt.”
Kiley hesitated. “But what if he insists on coming in?!
“Block the door, and don’t let him. Just tell him he has to wait outside.
Taylor understood her intention to ignore his, partly to vent some frustration on behalf of tila, ot the disappointment wasn’t too intense, it was more of a subtle warning or reminder.
Foley quickly walked over and apologized to Donan. “Sorry, Mr. Blake, I didn’t hear you earlier.”
She didn’t open the door,
Dorian frowned slightly. “Where are Mr. and Mrs. Foster?”
Just as he asked, Taylor called him.
“Alright, Mc. Foster. I’ll wait for you at home–no need to rush. Take your time. Sure,!
After hanging up the phone, Zara tilted her head and smiled, looking innocent antiurmless. “Let’s just wait, then. There’s nothing much going on today amway.”
Dorian patted her head affectionately, it then tamed to Kiley. “Kiley, could you at least let us wait inside?
Kiley didn’t budge. She smiled politely. “Mrs. Foster said you should wait outside. They’ll be back soon
He was stummed. “Wait outside
Taylor and Camille had always treated him and Lila like they were their own children. They were the ones who called him over, so it was one thing if they had to stepout unexpectedly, but why wouldn’t they even let him in?
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Derlan asked. “Do you know what they went out for II II’s something urgrill, I can help!:
Kiley shook her head. “No, they didn’t mention am thing
sed the awkwardness but tried to contect hum. “Pon’t overthink it. They probably just had to step out for something. Let’s just wait here. The weather” and the scenery is lovely ”
She wore a simple white dress with a large bow of the waist, and her half–up hairstyle made her look fresh and innocent like a college madent. Thanks to her debut role in a school drama, she had built her image around being the nation’s first love
Dorian, moved by her punity, gently tucked her loose hair behind her ear
Inside the house, Camille, watching the display of attection, nearly threw the teacup in her hand. Taylor barely stopped her
“Don’t get too worked up. That’s time e porcelain from Zindar!”
Camille hutted and slammed the cup onto the table. Dorian and Zarawaited for over an hour, and he was growing increasingly impatient. Herbecked his watch and was tempted to call again, but Zata stopped him
Her forehead was sweaty, and her hair clung to her skin. “We’ve waited this long. Let’s not risk annoying Mr. Foster. It could leave a bad impression”
He sighed deeply, trying to calm his rising imitation. Half an hour later, a neighbor passed by, smiling at them “Are you here to see Mr. Foster?”
Dorian didn’t respond, but Zara answered,
“oh, sometimes my Mr. and Mrs. Foster, Even though they don’t have children and are retired at home, students visit them often just this moming. young woman came by.
neighbor, a chatry and enthusiastic person, continued, “You wouldn’t believe it. I’ve never wonder if that woman might be one of his movie actresses
ver seen such a beautiful woman before. Mr. Foster is a director, so i
Dorian wasn’t paying attention, but Zara’s interest was piqued by the phrase, “I’ve never seen such a beautiful woman.” Did that person just praise someone else for being pretty in front of her?
After birefly pa ing, she described Lila and asked, “Was it het?”
