Unrepairable Love

Chapter 382

Elizabeth chuckled at Lila’s reaction. Lila’s face was a billboard of disgust whenever Kieran’s name came up. But now, she was even more angry at herself.

She was huddled in a corner, yanking at her hair, looking like she was having a full-blown existential crisis. “Why the hell did I kiss Kieran? Out of all the people in the bar, why him? This is so freaking embarrassing. Why Kieran?”

Elizabeth strolled over and gave Lila a reassuring pat on the shoulder. Lila let out a heavy sigh, and right then, Elizabeth’s phone buzzed. It was Kieran calling.

Elizabeth flashed the screen at Lila and smirked, “Your fling just called me.” Lila turned away, her face burning with embarrassment. ‘Why did I start this mess? Damn it!’ Lila thought.

Elizabeth picked up the call, and Kieran’s voice was as cool as ever, “Elizabeth, is Lila with you?”

“Yeah,” Elizabeth replied, glancing at Lila. “She just had a chat with her agent. I assume the company reached out to you too?”

“Yep,” Kieran’s voice was steady, “We either deny it or say we’re dating. I’m calling to see what she wants to do.”

Lila didn’t hesitate, “Deny it, obviously!”

Kieran went silent for a few seconds. Denying it was an option, sure.

“But Lila, you’re too recognizable,” Kieran pointed out. Any fan could easily tell it was Lila who initiated the kiss.

Lila scowled, “So you’re saying we gotta fake being a couple?”

“Got a better idea?” Kieran’s voice was still calm.

Lila was stumped. ‘How about we say it was a behind-the-scenes moment from a shoot Elizabeth suggested.’

“Not very convincing,” Kieran shot back.

Awkward silence. Fala finally muttered, “Let the company handle the PR.” At this point, staying quiet seemed like the best move.

“Silence will only make it worse,” Kieran warned, “Don’t you have an endorsement deal coming up?”

Lila stared at Elizabeth’s phone, thinking, ‘How does Kieran know?’

Chapter 382

Elizabeth glanced out the window and sighed, “Looks like there are more reporters outside.”

“I’ll take care of it,” Kieran’s voice was low but reassuring.

The call ended. Elizabeth and Lila exchanged confused looks, wondering how Kieran planned to handle it.

Elizabeth went to the window. There were people everywhere – on park benches, in the bushes, you name it. Paparazzi were a common sight outside Lila’s house, but today was overkill.

Lila flopped onto the bed, scrolling through Instagram comments. Fans were all over the place. Some were like: [Are they dating? Good for them. Best wishes.] Others were like: [Stay focused on your career, no new shows recently.]

Lila sighed deeply.

Elizabeth suddenly piped up, “Lila, looks like they’re leaving.”

Lila peeked outside. Elizabeth confirmed it – the reporters were packing up. Lila went to the window and saw the reporters leaving, like they got some kind of notification.