Chapter 24
The productionsrew had been grote busy lately, and commanding from home took up too much time, so tila decided to stay at the hotel they had arranged
She was bored and rolled on the bed like a rich flopping about
The bed was of temible quality. I created incessantly and spend hi
aking her feel like she had been beaten up after steeping in it. She would wake up with
didn’t press
The following day, she woke up looking a bit disheveled samurladed with concem, but the waved her hand in reply. She didn’t feel like talking. further
After Derian left that day, he asked Taylor why they had bethamanged to come to the production crew it their relationship wasn’t good.
That’s when Sammel learned that the two of them had actually been dating, Seeing Lila’s well appearance now, he assumed she was sad about the breakup.
His gaze landed on Lila, who was napping iring the break. He suddenly recalled the events from the first gossip scene.
A sense of realization hit him, something wasn’t right.
Cole or the Morgan Group shouldn’t have any conflicts with Doil, yet he stated Hut Dorian was not allowed on the com
Initially, Samuel thought that Lila’s claim of being Noah’s adopted sister was merely a tactic to provoke Dorian. But as he reflected on Cole’s attitude toward her. he noticed something
Was he respectful? He let out a hiss, stroking his chin as he pondered, Cole hadn’t refuted the idea of the adoption. As Kieran’s assistant, he would undoubtedly have said something it it were a lie.
Even minor incidents attracted much attention in a prominent company like the Morgan Group. An adopted daughter wouldn’t go unnoticed, so how could there be
However, it didn’t mean there wasn’t any truth to it. Could it be that Lila actually had an impressive background? Lila had been busy with the production crew for several days but still couldn’t adjust to the hotel’s bed.
As she considered changing hotels at her own expense, she received a call from Billy Aware that he would only call with ulterior motives, Lila braced herself and picked up
“Lila, are you busy?” Lila could already picture his appearance–probably with a bulging belly and a fake smile.
“Mr. Johnson, if you have something to say, just get to the point. It’s normal for you to assign me work as my superior.”
“Stop with the superior talk,” he said, feigning a scold.
o guide the
them. But since it’s their first day,
He continued, “The two newcomers arranged for you are coming to the set. Ilmow you’re busy and won’t have time to could you-
Lilla rolled her eyes. “When is it? I’ll take a day off to come
Billy was surprised at how fast the agreed. Given her connection to the Morgan family, he expected her to be a bit difficult to deal with. He hurriedly replied, “The day after tomorrow.”
Lila replied with a simple “Okay”
After taking her leave, she returned to Evergreen Heights the next afternoon, as it was closer to the company and more convenient. Kieran was surprised to see her when he returned.
“Why didn’t you let me pick you up?” He strode over, his typically cold expression softening slightly.
As he got closer, he noticed that Lila didn’t look well. He touched her forehead, but she wasn’t sick
“Why do you look so tired?”
Lila stifled a yawn, slumping on the sofa like an octopus. “Don’t even mention it. The bed at the hotel they arranged was incredibly uncomfortable.
“I woke up feeling like I had an a half–mile race; my back and legs were sore.
“Thaven’t had a good rest these past few days. And I have to take the newcomers to the set tomorrow, so I want to come back and sleep it ott. “Why didn’t you say anything? I can arrange a new place for you.” His voice was smooth and soothing, with an inexplicable hint of intimacy. However, Kieran didn’t hear her response. He turned and realized she had already tallen asleep. He chuckled, a smile gracing his features He pinched her soft cheek. “You’re like a little pig”
His voice was slightly husky. He picked her up, and Lila’s sweet fragrance enveloped him. He narrowed his eyes slightly and carried her toward the bedroom.
