Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 3

For the past three years, she had really tried with Finnian.

She poured her heart into mastering the art of cooking, showing up at Finnian's office every day with a warm meal, hoping he'd enjoy a hot dish after work. But he never even took a bite, and he wouldn't even come out to see her.-

Amara spent her hard-earned money from writing to buy Finnian clothes, piece after piece, only for Will to subtly point out that they just piled up, gathering dust in the corner, never worn.

These things left Amara feeling pretty down. She figured Finnian must find her unattractive.

Before they got married, Finnian had seen a picture of her, her once-simple face marred by two severe scars. Even she found it hard to look at herself, so she completely understood Finnian's feelings.

So, she thought, she'd just have to make herself more attractive before approaching Finnian again.

Finnian was top-notch in every way, and only a woman who matched his caliber could stand by his side, she thought. She got that.

What she hadn't expected was that all her efforts over the past three years would be in vain, because Finnian already had someone else.

Sullivan?" Liliana withdrew her hand and

in, "Not Ms.

signed the divorce papers that morning. It would take a few days for the divorce to be finalized, so

Amara with a cold

idea what Finnian wanted to talk about, and she

voice bone-chilling icy. "Keep your

Amara clenched her fists.

giving the other woman a hard time. Was Finnian upset because

Elysia just misunderstood something earlier, she didn't mean anything by it. You don't have

maintained a composed demeanor as she walked away, grateful she was wearing a mask. At least Finnian wouldn't see the pallor of

want to give them few kicks!" Amara chuckled, patting her on the shoulder to calm her down, though her own gaze grew somber. "Actually, Finnian didn't do anything wrong," she said quietly.

didn't love Amara, then Amara walking away with a few million

to tell him about what happened a month

question made Amara's face go

and Finnian had only met twice, but the truth was, they'd

ago, Finnian had

Everly family estate. Amara had been there taking care of Grace, and they ended