Chapter 207 Agreeing to Date Lila

Once again, Lila's small hand clamped tightly over my mouth. Her bright eyes seemed to see right through me, her gaze both tender and unyielding. Her voice, soft but firm, whispered in my ear, coaxing and persuasive. "Owen, I'm like the perfect partner made just for you. I'm willing to take whatever comes. Feelings can grow over time. Until I'm in your heart, I won't force you to do anything you don't want to do. All I'm asking for now is a proper place in your life. "I can't let you go, and I don't want to. Unless the day comes when you walk away and don't want me anymore. Just… Please give me this, even if it's out of pity. Give me a title, a role. With that, things will be easier. We won't have to deal with people's gossip, and I won't lose my right to stand by your side. Okay?" Everything she mentioned was tied to what Yvette had put her through in the past. Yvette had no real feelings for me, yet she had always flaunted her dominance in front of Lila. Lila could only endure it