Chapter 116
A camera held as much significance to a photographer as a child to their parents.
“what’s going on?” Leonard wanned the scene and pointed at Leyla. “You Speakup.
Lila picked up the camera and examined it carefully. The lens seemed fine, at least. She h hepay, Int she didn’t expect sachclumsy yet interating tactics.
Cought oft guard by Leonard’s scolding, Leyla tried to speak but hesitated
He was not one to wait.
“the matter? car got your tongue?–
had anticipated that breaking ties w
ties with Dorian might bring troublemakers
When the commotion outside caught his attention, Dorian had just returned to his lounge.
at’s happening?”
Mr. Blake, it seems Ms. Hart had a conflict with someone. Do you want to check it out?”
oliver, though new, was already aware of the history between him and Lila. Many in the crew were eager to curry favor with Dorian. As soon as the argument began, someone informed Oliver, figuring it might score them points.
In the entertainment world, everyone was calculating. If Dorianstill cared about Lila, passing along g this information would be a favor. If not, it would still do no
harm
I was still stuck on the nonchalant way Lila had called him “Mr. Blake” earlier.
However, Dorian’s mind v
Annoyed, he rubbed at the skin between his brows. “Leave herbe.”
be
She needed to face some hardships before she would come running back to him. This was exactly the outcome he had anticipated after subtly hinting that be wouldn’t intervene in her affairs. He found it satisfying.
With a cold chuckle, he changed the subject “What about that matter with Mr. Lane? Any updates?”
Oliver looked easy and spoke softly. “His assistant has been taking the calls and kept saying he’s unavailable. I’ve tried several times.”
Dorian’s expression darkened further. “If the Lane Group wants to make things difficult, we’ll lower our stance. Find out his schedule, and I’ll visit him personally.
He glanced down at the logo on his shirt. It was one Lila had bought for him. He had only tried it on once after receiving it.
When he pulled it out of his suitcase this morning, something compelled him to wear it. Now, looking at it again, he found it irritating. Oliver, who was relieved that Dorian wasn’t too angry, decided not to mention that the Lane Group seemed set on working only with Lila. He sighed inwardly. He would wait a bit longer, and perhaps Lila would retum in a few days.
Kieran rarely had free time, but he made a point to visit Lila at the film set. After stopping by Samuel’s crew, he Entertainment crew. When he arrived, the scene was in chans
leamed she was now working with the Nexus
Cole, ever perceptive, offered, “Let me check what’s going on first. We don’t want to accidentally cause trouble for Ms. Hart.” Noticing Kieran’s approving look, le felt a surge of pride. However, after gathering information, his pride deflated.
Kieran’s rodd expression didn’t change as he listened, but Cole felt the air around them had turned icy.
He glanced up at the blazing sun overhead “go help Ms. Hart now.”
“No nerd.” Kirtan’s calm, low voice called a i
La magnetic chill. His sharp features gave him an air of aloof elegance.
Lila didn’t like adults meddling in her problems. He would let her handle it herself first. Later, he would quietly deal with those who didn’t know their place. Cole paused. He understood what he meat and didn’t press further.
From a distance, Kieran’s gaze fell on the striking figure in the crowd–a woman who pet diskatet, as if she carried an invisible barrier. She was like a flower growing onthe edge of a cliff, holated and untouchable
was hard to ignore. Lila’s expression was cold, her delicate teatures gentle
Leyla, under the scrutiny of the rowd, appeared aggrieved. “I post accidentally bumped into her things. I even said I’d pay for it, but she’s still aggressive.”
Lilatesporated with casalence, “Whether it was acidental or not, the surveillance camera will show ”
Someone interjected, “it tids such atrivial matter? Do we really need to make such a fuss!
