too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 474

"I need to go back to the Morgan residence. Once I'm done, I'll pick you up to head home."

Lila looked at the message and pressed her lips together before replying, "Okay."

The official workday ended at six, but Lila already packed up at five and drove herself to the Morgan residence.

Some things, if needed to be said, might as well be said sooner rather than later.

When she arrived, Stefan's car was parked in the courtyard, as expected.

Just the day before, he had told Nicole to consider it, but the moment Kieran returned, he couldn't wait to show up. Or perhaps, Kieran had been summoned back early.

She pushed open the door and found only Stefan inside. Faith wasn't there.

Stefan glanced at her sudden arrival with indifference, clearly viewing her as someone not worth much attention.

In contrast, Nicole seemed a little nervous.

When Kieran saw her, a gentle warmth appeared in his eyes. "Why didn't you wait for me?"

Lila had intended to bluntly say, "I wanted to see you sooner." But catching Nicole's gaze, she swallowed the words back down.

"It's good you're back, Lila. We're all having dinner here tonight." Nicole quickly regained her usual graceful demeanor.

"Kieran." Stefan spoke, his voice still powerful despite his age. "Having reached where you are today, you should understand that many things aren't about whether you want to or not; it's about whether you can or not."

Nicole frowned slightly. "Stefan, while what you said isn't wrong, some things are negotiable, but others are not."

The contrast of warm against cool skin brought Lila back to her senses. She let him lead her forward a couple of steps.

"Marrying Lila was my own choice, and I never abandon what I start halfway through," Kieran said in a mellow voice. "I will not divorce her, nor will I enter into an arranged marriage with Ms. Moore. Not only will I refuse, but Noah and Bryce also won't be easily pushed into arranged marriages."

Although Jasmine had previously mentioned marrying off Bryce, it was merely to pressure him.

Hearing his resolute tone, Lila slowly tightened her grip on his hand, and Kieran responded by gripping her hand back.

Stefan glared at their clasped hands, furious. No one in the Morgan family had ever dared disobey him like this! It was outrageous!

"So, you're willing to give up Morgan Group for the sake of one woman? Do you think that's fair to the people who've worked so hard alongside you for so many years?"