too late for a second chance novel (Lila and Dorian) novel Chapter 523

That night, Kieran stayed over at Lila's place.

When she came out of the shower, she saw Kieran on a call. She was about to climb into bed when he suddenly got up and effortlessly scooped her into his arms with one hand.

Lila instinctively wrapped one arm around his neck while covering her mouth with the other, preventing herself from gasping out loud.

"Finish your call first," she whispered.

Kieran placed her gently on the bed, lowering his head to kiss the corner of her lips.

Because of their close proximity, Lila could hear Cole's voice from the phone.

"The Moore family is still searching for Ms. Moore's whereabouts. I've already arranged for our people to ensure absolute confidentiality.

"Oh, and Mr. Morgan, our people just reported that Dennis left with Harrison and Andy, but we don't know where they went."

Kieran casually adjusted Lila's slightly messy hair while saying, "Keep monitoring them."

After he hung up, Lila looked at him curiously. "The Moore family sent more people?"

Andy had been missing for a few days, but Harrison had been around, seemingly keeping tabs on Faith.

She had once thought that, as the heiress of the Moore family, Faith lived a glamorous life. But thinking about it now, she probably had a harder time than most ordinary people.

"The Moore family won't give up on Andy so easily. But at the same time, they can't ignore the benefits Faith has brought them over the years. If they suddenly remove her and replace her with Andy, the company's shareholders surely won't be happy."

Hearing his explanation, Lila understood. "There must be plenty of ways to help Andy build a reputation. Why do they insist on taking over the Morgan Group partnership from Faith?"

She lifted her head to look at Kieran. Under the warm glow of the lights, his features were gentle yet striking, as if he had stepped out of a comic book.

Kieran pinched her cheek lightly, his voice carrying a smile. "Because, Mrs. Morgan, you don't have a clear understanding of your husband's capabilities."

Lila's attention was caught by the words "your husband". She parted her lips slightly but, after a long pause, only managed to say, "Go take your shower."

Kieran chuckled, grabbed his clothes, and headed to the bathroom.

Instead of threatening Lila, they decided to have Andy kneel and beg for forgiveness.

The moment Andy saw Lila, he lunged forward and hugged her leg. "Lila, I was wrong! I was disrespectful to you before, and I sincerely apologize. Please forgive me."

He kept his head lowered, crying pitifully, but his eyes were filled with hatred.

One day, he would make both Lila and Faith pay for this humiliation.

"Let go of me." Lila furrowed her brows, a trace of disgust flashing in her eyes.

She was also grateful that she was wearing long pants.

"Let go!" Kieran scolded, his gaze frosty.

Andy's back stiffened, but remembering Dennis' warning on the way here, he had no choice but to push forward.

"Kieran, Lila, I really know I was wrong. Please don't hold it against me, and forgive my earlier disrespect. I promise to be respectful to Lila from now on and treat her like my own family."