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

Shannon had just gotten to the company when Cole arrived.

She looked up at the person entering. "I need to go back and change my clothes for the cocktail party tonight.

"I'll wait for Mr. Morgan at the banquet hall entrance," she said while tidying up her things.

Her quick, decisive actions and tone certainly matched her image as a career- driven woman.

But after she finished speaking, she suddenly recalled Amelia's sarcastic words.

Before Cole could respond, she asked, "Mr. Mason, do you think I'm a little too serious most of the time?"

Cole looked at her strangely. When did she start reflecting on herself?

Shannon was different from him. She wasn't from a humble background.

Although the Bolton family could barely make a name for themselves in Northridge, Shannon could still be considered a pampered young lady compared to most people.

Cole had known this since he felt a sense of pride when they met. She fell for Kieran while attending banquets with her family at university.

Since then, wherever Kieran appeared, she would find a way to be there. After graduating, she disregarded her parents' objections and boldly joined Morgan Group.

She was also capable, having progressed from a low-level employee to a vice president.

Everyone in the company knew what she was after, but no one dared to speak out.

A coworker in her department once shared something privately, and the next day, Shannon accused that person of discrediting internal staff. She then fired them.

This was technically in line with the rules, but sometimes the rules just weren't very reasonable.

So, when Kieran heard about this, he reprimanded Shannon and then transferred the employee to another department to prevent her from being maliciously targeted by Shannon.

Seeing that Cole remained silent, Shannon paused. "What's wrong?"

Cole shook his head. "It's nothing. Mr. Morgan asked me to give you something."

Her face lit up at the mention of Kieran. "Mr. Morgan wanted to give..."

But when she saw what Cole handed over, the other half of her sentence got stuck in her throat.

The confident and graceful smile she had suddenly froze.

Shannon's expression slowly turned cold. "What do you mean by this?"

The atmosphere in the room became tense.

The assistant who had brought the

i was so nervous that he

lift his head. He

quickly

placed the item on the table and left.

Shannon stared at the booklet but didn't take it.

Suddenly, she remembered the encounter with Lila today and her bold words toward her.

She narrowed her eyes and looked at the person before her, her gaze filled with derision.

Cole furrowed his brows slightly.

He replied calmly, as if completing a task, "It's not my idea. It's Mr. Morgan's."

"Did Mr. Morgan's fiance complain about me?" Shannon didn't hide the sarcasm in her voice.

Cole's brows knitted even tighter. He didn't know about Lila's phone call.

He placed the item on the desk. "Ms. Bolton, as your colleague for many years, let me remind you that it's best

t not

to mess with people you

shouldn't. Otherwise, in the end, you might-"

"Are you threatening me?" Shannon impatiently interrupted him. you should consider your

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position before speaking to me like

that.

"Do you think I'd be scared by your warnings?" Her gaze was full of arrogance

and disdain.

How dare a mere assistant speak down to her?noveldrama

She would only listen to Kieran!

Cole was unfazed and simply said, "Suit yourself." Then, he left.

Before the door was fully closed, he heard a loud "bang" from inside.

Shannon had thrown the employee handbook onto the floor.

Her cold, sharp gaze fell on the booklet, and a mocking smirk appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Kieran actually liked this sort of parasite that thrived by mooching off men!

How long would a woman who only relied on her looks last?

Lila, this inexperienced little girl, had no idea.

What men cared about was long-term benefits, and what Shannon could offer, Lila would never be able to provide.

Using childish tactics like complaining to get attention? Only Lila would think of such a thing.

Did she think such small matters could show her importance in Kieran's eyes?

How ridiculous!