Chapter 252
The next day, Lila returned to the city ahead of them
Kieran told her to head back to Evergreen Heights first and said that he would take her to get her makeup and change her clothes later.
While Kieran was showering, Lila played games in the living room.
When she heard the doorbell, she opened the door without much thought.
“Is Mr. Morgan here?” Shannon spoke first.
She was still dressed in a neat uniform, her hair cut to shoulder length, with a single pearl earring dangling from her ear.
Had it not been for their previous encounter, Lila would have complimented her on her appearance.
However, she didn’t expect that someone who was highly educated and had worked her way up would resort to such perry competition between women.
Lila wasn’t particularly fond of her, so she responded with a polite but cold tone, “He’s in the shower. Do you need him for something?”
“Mm, it’s about work,” Shannon replied.
Lila didn’t want to overthink it.
Shannon’s disdain was too obvious. It was clear she was trying to subtly mock Lila, implying that they weren’t in the same social circle.
Lila nodded. “Should I tell him?”
“No need.” Shannon smiled faintly. “I’ll just wait for him.“|_||
Lila stepped aside and gestured for her to come in.
Shannon sat in the living room, observing the house’s decor. It wasn’t the minimalist black–and–white gray style that Kieran preferred,
Although the house was mainly white, many small detalls and decorations had warm tones.
She narrowed her eyes and glanced at Lila next to her.
Lila was still focused on playing her game.
How childish and boring.
How could someone like Kieran, a once–in–a–lifetime prodigy, possibly like a woman who indulges in such trivial distractions?
Only a woman like herself, diligent and capable, would be the best choice for him.
Lila was still stuck on the same level when Kieran came downstairs after his shower.
From her expression, it was clear Lila was determined to win the game, as if she wouldn’t sleep until she passed the level.
He smiled in arnusement, but the smile instantly disappeared when his eyes fell on Shannon sitting beside Lila.
Shannon looked up and greeted Kieran with a bright smile, though her gaze lingered on the detached Lila
Such bad manners.
Noticing the coolness in Kieran’s expression, Shannon sneered inwardly, ready for him to reprimand Lila
Kieran walked downstairs with damp hair, seemingly unbothered. His gaze landed on Shannon, which made her mood even better.
She was about to speak when Kieran asked coldly, “Who let you in?”
Shannon froze in place. She knew that Kieran didn’t let anyone enter his residence casually, but hadn’t Lila been living here?
Then why couldn’t she come in?
Lila glanced at her and said calmly, “She said it’s a work–related matter,
Although Shannon appeared composed, she was actually terrified of Kieran’s anger, especially with Lila still here.
She chimed in. “Yes, It’s work–related.”
But Kieran’s expression didn’t solten in the slightest. “My family is having a banquet tonight. All work matters can be discussed tomorrow.”
Shannon’s chest tightened with frustration.
was just Lila’s birthday – no big deal. But Kieran acted like it was some huge event.
She took a deep breath and said, “Mr. Morgan…”
“Do you want me to repeat myself?” His voice was even colder this time
“I didn’t mean that, I just
But Kieran was no longer looking at her. His paze had shifted to Lila’s game.
He stood there, and Lila sat, his towering figure only more striking in this moment.
