Chapter 197

Lila chuckled softly. With all the commotion, there was no way Dorian didn't know what was happening. If he wanted to ride this wave of attention, he'd have to deal with the risks that came with it. But this time, she was wrong. Dorian really had no clue about the online chaos. He'd been in a foul mood for days, and the stress and constant traveling had taken a toll on him. After an angry outburst at the office, he'd gone home, downed some alcohol, and passed out, only to wake up later with a fever that left him miserable. When Ryan and Ethan rushed over to deliver the news, Dorian was still burning up. As Ethan nervously filled him in, Dorian let out a bitter laugh, though his gaze turned razor-sharp as it shifted to his agent. It was the kind of look that could slice through steel. Ryan stammered, visibly trembling. "Dorian, I swear I was just trying to help you. I didn't think the fans would escalate things and go after the director. I really didn't think it would get this