Chapter 16
Zana Ioze, biting her lip as if she were on the serge of tears.
“What are you trying to do, til Voit’re not listening to me at all!” Dorian sanger flared, his fists clenched rightly.
“Zaralagentle person and to
elites you aggressive behavior. But if you continue to art this way, don’t blame me for being harsh.” They could resolve their own issites. Why was Lila so insistest on tapering Zata? Was the really implying that he couldn’t have any other women around him
with that thought, be blunted out, “In your eyes, am only allowed to have you by my side that is the case, maybe I should stop acting altogether and þur stay home with you every day, away from the undā!“
Decian’s voice was fond and angry as it he were facing a longtime enemy. Hence defense of Zata at it she were just a childhood friend made Lila inn with laughter
He was twisting things amunt and seemed to forget something more important. They had already binderup, and her love for him was long gone…
Denan’s threats and accusations meant nothing to his now. She wouldn’t second–guess herself at apologize just inmake himhappy. Their argument caught the altention of a few people nearby.
“But that Doramand Zara?! une glilwhispered.
“Yeah! Look how close they seems Guess they rally are together
“See that sandalwood bracelet Tara’s weaning? It’s his tudtothink he was so alout, maybe even asexual! Who mogld have thought he would announce his relationship thisway?
“They actually look pretty good together,” someone else chimed in
The conversation wasn’t loud, but just loud enough for them to hear
Lila’s gare landed on Dorian’s now bare left wrist befour dilting to Zara’s hand, stir the slightly oversized bracelet sat. What she see cared about now looked like a worthless into her
The scom and indifference in her eyes were to send achill through amone who sawit. Zara noticed and felt her back stiffen slightly
However, Donan frowned. Since when had he announced a relationstop?
He glanced at Lila, who was watching with amusement. An inexplicable intration nse in him.
Shouldn’t she have been frowning, telling those people to stop spreading rumors, or at least getting angry and demanding he clear things up? what was with this indifference?
The murmurs around them continued. “Who’s the woman arguing with Dorian? She is gorgeo
“You don’t know it? That’s his former agent, Li Hat. I’m not sure what her exact position is now, but she has been with him since his debut, practically a mainstay in his team.”
MaidayWiny does it look like Dorian is yelling at her?
As the murmurs grew, the three of them wore distinct expressions.
Donan’s brows furrowed as he looked at Lila with a tinge of reproach. “Lila, ane you acting like this because of these rumdes?”
Zara quickly jumped into explain “Ms. Ham, you’ve got the wrong idea. Dodan and just grew up together If we wanted to be together, we would be done it long ago!!
Lita laughed lightly “So, you’re saying I’m picking up what you didn’t want?”
With people around, Dorian had to keep his temper in check “Lila, watch y
yourtone!!
Lila causally tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, flashing Zara a full–smile. “Well, I don’t want him anymore either. You can have him back”
Before he could speak, one of the girls nearby scratched herchén inconfusion.
Right? is so strange. Maybe it thinks Dorian shouldn’t announce his relationship yet and that it might hurt his career. She probably wants him to wait a little longer?
The content made Dorian’s words catchin his throat He held back his imitation and glanced at the group. The girls were unaware that their conversation was loud enough to reach him. Upon realizing he was watching, they excitedly greeted him.
“Dorian, we watched your movie before. You’re such an amazing actor!” one of them said excitedly.
Another chimed in, “Don’t worry, we won’t spill the beans about your relationship. Although tons of people online are waiting for you to go public, we all think you and Zaza make a great much.”
Their clutter didn’t leave any room for to respond before they hurried off. Dorian was at a loss for words
Lila sorted. “Congrats to you two. Well, I have other things to attend to, so I’ll leave you to it” with that, she picked up her camas bag and walkedett.
Doriandrowned, feeling she had lost her mind. Hadn’t she always hated it when he got close to other women‘
In the past, even the smallest hint of gossip would lead her to subtly sulk or pout, pressing him for reassurance. She had been so adorable in those mome
Back then, her questions had sometimes annoyed him. Now, with her no longer asking, he almost wished she would. He would even prefer her anger to this cold detachment At least then, he would know she cared
“portan, why is this mor spreading online? Ms. Hart probably misunderstood the situation, which is why she was upset. How should I explain it to her?” looked at him, her long Lashes fluttering as tears welled up in her eyes.
The sight of her sad tace tugged at his heartstrings. To him, Zara had always been the cheerful little girl, not someone constantly bullied by Lila and always on the
- verge of tears. Whatever strange feelings he had just had toward Lila quickly turned back to anger
Lila was so desperate to reconcile that she even went to Taylor and Camille for help. Yet the moment she was in front of him, she acted all high and mighty. Since when had she become so hypocritical?
He reached out and gently pinched Zata’s cheek. “Don’t worry about it. I’ll handle this myself.
“Right now, your job is to focus on your walk–through. Don’t get distracted, and you’ll be able to work with Mr. Foster and act alongside me.”
Zara’s face brightened, her tears replaced by a smile.
“Don’t worry, Dorian! Since you told me about this opportunity, I’ve been working so hard. I even hired a coach to polish my skills. I’m ready for this.
“But please make sure you explain things to Ms. Hart. Don’t lose your temper, Girls need to be coaxed, don’t be too harsh on her.”
Dorian nodded and escorted Zara to the lounge. But the moment be tumed away, his expression grew cold.
A gentle girl like Zara deserved to be coaxed, not an unreasonable, confrontational woman like Lila. He was curious to see what exactly she thought she was doing
here at the film set.
As the auditions proceeded, Samuel sat (the center, with Lita seated next to him and Taylor beside her. It almost looked like Lila was the one charge.
Dorian arved just in time to see this some, and a frown creased his brow Was Taylor intending to help Lila follow his old path and become a director?
A mocking smile crossed his lips. Lila had barely touched directing in years. When the secured her recent film project, investors had been drawn more by his inthuence and his team’s capabilities than by her own reputation
She was only fooling herself if she thought it was her skills they valued, How pathetic. What would she do once Taylor tralized she no longer had the talent she ance did
He stood a few paces behind them, watching as the two actors finished their auditions
Taylor tumed to Lila. “Lila, do you think that actress fits the rule?”
