Chapter 164

Zara gritted her teeth, trying to sound generous as she said, "Dorian, let her go for now. You just won a major award, and your popularity is at its peak. This is the perfect time to land some big projects." Dorian's resolve wavered at her words. Her tone was uncannily like Lila's when she used to plan his future. He glanced at Oliver and nodded toward the bar girl. "Take her out of here. Handle it." The bar girl shot Zara a resentful look but obediently followed Oliver. What bad luck! She thought she had hooked a big star and could make a decent payout. Who knew things would fall apart right at the crucial moment? As the door clicked shut, Dorian slumped onto the couch, irritation etched deeply across his face. He opened his mouth to speak, but Zara shifted and half-knelt before him. She lowered her head and kissed his lips. Dorian's eyes flickered, his alcohol-clouded mind spinning further. Their breaths grew heavy and unsteady. Everything else fell into place. Early the next