Chapter 191

Dorian's already restless mind spiraled further into chaos after running into Lila at the airport. This collaboration was crucial for him—it was a chance to prove his worth and show the industry his commercial value. But the more significant the project, the harder it was for him to focus. In the past, when he was overwhelmed, Lila would always be there. She would calm him down, highlight key points in the script, and patiently explain things to him as if he were a child. Sometimes, to help him fully understand a character, she would stay up all night crafting detailed backstories and annotating his script with notes about what actions to pair with specific lines. But now, all of that was gone. What stung the most was that he had tried to build a bridge for her, offering her an olive branch to make amends. Yet, she refused to come down from her high ground. Instead, she had gone abroad to compete for the same project—alongside Michael, his rival. She knew how much he disliked Mic