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

After speaking, Stefan turned away and left angrily.

Cole let out a small sigh of relief.

However, Kieran's next words immediately made his heart clench again.

"Let's go see Faith."

Stefan clearly wasn't giving up on the idea of an arranged marriage. Since he couldn't get through to him, Kieran decided to talk to the other party involved.

Cole wanted to ask why he was meeting her but knew it wasn't his place to question.

After locating Faith's whereabouts, they set off.

The Moore family owned businesses in Northridge, and she was currently there

for an inspection. When she saw Kieran, she was visibly surprised.

She led him to her office and asked, "Would you like something to drink?"

"No need. Let's talk," Kieran replied, his voice cold.

Faith nodded and poured him a glass of warm water.

"Go ahead."

She wondered if Lila had mentioned their meeting the other day to him. She had indeed spoken out of line, but did that really warrant bringing a man to back her up?

It seemed Lila wasn't as strong-willed as she appeared.

A faint, mocking smile tugged at the corners of Faith's lips. "What do you want to talk about?"

"The arranged marriage."

Hearing this, she was momentarily taken aback.

"You..."

Did he agree to it? This wasn't what she had expected.

Kieran looked at her indifferently. "Ms. Moore, I hope you can make it clear to Granduncle Stefan that I have someone I love and have no intention of marrying you."

Since he had clearly refused, he wanted to put a definitive end to it. There was no need to let this topic keep coming up and upsetting Lila.

Faith paused before letting out a soft chuckle.

She said casually, "I think you've got the situation wrong. You're the one coming to me, not the other way around. Do you think your attitude is appropriate? Mr. Morgan, I admit that you're the type of man many women would like, but I'm not one of them."

Kieran remained unfazed by her sarcasm, his gaze as calm as ever.

"I never misunderstood your stance. I'm just asking for your help to make this clear to Granduncle Stefan. If you have conditions, feel free to state them."

Faith raised an eyebrow. "Morgan Group is on shaky ground right now. What can you even offer me?"

She then laughed lightly. "I want the core technology of FlyScape. Can you give me that?"

Kieran's gaze narrowed slightly.

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FlyScape was Morgan Group's latest drone project, originally set to launch in April this year. However, due to the company's current instability, some of its key components had been seized by customs, likety delaying the release.

If another party got their hands on this technology, they might be able to launch on schedule.noveldrama

But this core technology had cost hundreds of millions of dollars and had taken the research team nearly a year to develop. The project was expected to generate at least 200 million dollars in returns.

To give it away for the sake of an unnecessary marriage?

This Moore family heiress was even more ambitious than he had expected.

Faith looked at him and laughed again. "I was joking. Don't take it seriously. But I do have a proposal I'd like to discuss with you."

Kieran nodded, signaling for her to continue.

"I don't understand why you're so against this marriage. Just for the sake of your so-called lover? Do you really think love is more important than your future?"

Seeing his expression turn even colder, she quickly continued, "My proposal is that we pretend to go along with the marriage. I'll help you get through Morgan Group's crisis, and in return, you help me escape the Moore family's control. What do you think?"