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Chapter 6

Lila didn't expect him to figure it out so quickly. She had planned to talk about it when she arrived. But when faced with Taylor and Camille, she didn't know how to begin. It wasn't that she still had feelings for Dorian; she just didn't want to see the disappointment in their eyes. Taylor sighed. "Camille saw at the film festival how that brat Dorian gave away the bracelet you've gotten. She's been upset about it for two days now. Alas... Come in. Let's talk." Lila felt her chest tighten at his sigh. "That brat is so ungrateful. I told you, you shouldn't have stopped me! I should have dragged him over and given him a good talking to so he would know the bracelet was something Lila took long hours to pray for! "Dorian was your student, but Lila is too! How can you defend that brat and not care about her? Why aren't you saying anything?" Hearing no response, Camille turned around, ready to scold Taylor again. But when she turned, she saw Lila standing there. "Lila?" Despite her age, Camille still carried an air of elegance from years of being steeped in classical culture. Even though she was no longer young, one could still get a glimpse of her beauty from her youth. She hurriedly got up, and Lila reached out to steady her. "Mrs. Foster, it's me." Lila hadn't cried when she broke up with Dorian, but now her eyes welled up with tears. "Oh, you poor child," Camille said, pulling her into a hug. Camille's heart ached, and she almost cried when she felt Lila's body tremble slightly from holding back tears. She said with concern and frustration, "If you're upset, tell me. I'll stand up for you." "What Dorian did was just too much! He doesn't even cherish you. I'm furious! Even if you broke up with him, I would still—" "Ahem," Taylor interrupted. "You're getting carried away." He sighed, comforting her, "Lila, don't be too upset. The entertainment industry is full of half-truths. It's not necessarily that he doesn't appreciate your feelings. "You've both been through a lot together. You should sit down and talk things through. We've seen how well he treated you before." Camille wasn't happy with that. "That was before. And as his girlfriend, Lila deserves that. She's been through so much with him over the years. He, of all people, should know that! "I won't argue with you when you say the entertainment industry is full of fakes. But it wasn't just any gift; it was the bracelet! You know how important they are. "Back then, Dorian worked himself to the bone, desperate for fame, and ended up gravely ill. Lila cared for him day and night, but he wasn't getting better. She prayed for those bracelets in desperation as a last hope. "How could he trample on that?" Her voice was filled with a mix of anger and sorrow. Taylor fell silent. There was no arguing with that. But he also knew how hard it had been for the two to support each other all these years. It was unethical to destroy a relationship. Lila sat down beside Camille. She felt much better after crying. She shook her head, and her eyes were still misty as she said, "I already know the truth. I came here today to tell you I've broken up with Dorian. "From now on, we have no connection. I hope you're not disappointed in me." Camille paused, squeezing her hand. "Silly child, how could we be disappointed in you? This isn't your fault." She then glanced at Taylor. Although she had hinted at wanting them to break up earlier, that was just in the heat of the moment. Deep down, she agreed with Taylor that the two should discuss things. She and Taylor cared deeply for Lila and Dorian and had long hoped to see them marry and start a family. "But Lila, are you sure? Taylor has a point. You should talk things over. If things don't work out, we can bring Dorian over, scold him, and make him apologize. "Don't act on impulse. If you let these arguments destroy your love, it might be too late for regrets later." Lila gently shook her head. "I came here today after careful consideration. Breaking up wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision. I've already applied to leave his team and will soon start mentoring new talents. "I also plan to focus on my passion for directing and photography. I don't want to waste the opportunities you've given me." Taylor was taken aback. He had thought she was acting out of emotion, but it seemed she had already thought everything through. Camille was silent for a moment before gripping Lila's hand tighter. Her expression was full of concern. "I know you're a thoughtful woman, but you and Dorian have supported each other for years. "In his heart, you're irreplaceable. Just because he's confused now doesn't mean he'll always be. Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?" Lila met her gaze with determination. "Mrs. Foster, I'm not a clinging vine. I don't live for a man and don't want to waste my life waiting for someone uncertain. It's pointless." "But you love him so much. Can you let go?" A bitter taste crept into Lila's mouth at those words. "If he doesn't love me, I won't love him either. That's only fair. It may be hard to uproot, but I'll pull him out of my heart piece by piece." Camille looked at her, admiration shining in her eyes. She had always known Lila's seemingly gentle exterior hid an inner strength. She stood tall and unyielding against the wind like a flower blooming on a cliff. Both she and Taylor could see that Lila had made up her mind, and nothing could change it. "Lila," Camille said softly. "If you ever face more difficulties, don't shoulder them alone. Taylor and I may not be as involved in the industry anymore, but we can still help you." Lila's eyes welled up again at those words. All the grievances she had held onto for the past two years seemed to pour out today. After staying for a meal, Camille subtly asked a few questions and learned that Dorian and Zara had known each other since childhood. Once Lila left, Camille's expression immediately darkened. "Don't get upset just yet. There might be a misunderstanding. That young woman asked for the bracelet in front of everyone, and Dorian, being connected to her, didn't want to embarrass her," Taylor tried to reason. "He didn't want to embarrass her? And what about Lila? If people discover those bracelets were from her, and Dorian gave them to his childhood sweetheart, how would they view Lila? "They may have a connection, but doesn't Lila? Don't give me that nonsense about fate versus familiarity. I'm not letting Dorian's fickleness slide. Get someone to investigate now—I want to know what's happening between those two." Taylor didn't dare delay and immediately made some calls. He soon discovered that Dorian had supported Zara's career for two years. Camille's expression grew even darker. "I used to think Dorian was considerate, so I trusted him with Lila. But now it's clear he lacks boundaries. "It was no wonder why Lila lost faith in him. You should've looked into this sooner! Lila has suffered all this time because you didn't check up on things." Even though he was wronged by her scolding, Taylor didn't dare argue. Camille slammed her hand on the table. She was an esteemed opera figure known for her calm demeanor and hadn't shown such emotion in years. "Call Dorian right now. Even if Lila can tolerate this, I can't!"

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