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.

Ms. Sullivan?" Liliana

Elysia jumped in, "Not Ms. Sullivan, she's

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

glanced at Amara with a cold expression and said, "Come over

what Finnian wanted to talk about, and she felt a bit nervous as she followed him to

voice bone-chilling icy. "Keep your friend in

Amara clenched her fists.

Elysia, but to be fair, Elysia had been giving the other woman a hard time. Was Finnian upset because his beloved

know, Elysia just misunderstood something

Amara maintained a composed demeanor as she walked away, grateful she was wearing a mask. At least Finnian

to give them few kicks!" Amara chuckled, patting her on the

If Finnian simply didn't love Amara, then Amara walking away with a

you still not going to tell him

question made Amara's face go

Finnian had only met

month ago, Finnian

family estate. Amara had been