Chapter 192

"It's about to start. Hurry back," Lila called out after Michael as he briskly walked away. She turned her attention back to the script, flipping through the pages one last time to ensure there were no details that were overlooked. Michael was talented and quick to grasp concepts, but this role was unlike anything he'd done before. Although they had spent the past week dissecting the script, Lila couldn't help but feel a hint of nervousness as the audition drew near. Still, what truly irked her was the piercing gaze from across the room. Dorian, uncharacteristically reserved, didn't engage with anyone as he entered. Usually, he thrived in social settings like this, but today, he seemed out of place. From the corner of her eye, Lila caught sight of his gaunt features. His sharp, brooding stare made him look like a vengeful ghost, lurking in search of prey. And she was his target. When their gazes met, it felt like two lightning bolts colliding, an electrifying force that could re