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.

shopping too, Ms. Sullivan?"

speak, Elysia jumped in, "Not

divorce papers that morning. It would take a few days for the divorce to be finalized, so Elysia wasn't wrong. Liliana's

glanced at Amara with a cold expression and

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

her, his voice bone-chilling icy. "Keep your friend in

Amara clenched her fists.

been giving the other woman a

her fists tighter and said, "I know, Elysia just misunderstood something earlier, she didn't mean anything by

was wearing a mask. At least

two are unbelievable! I just 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. "He just

then Amara walking away with a few million dollars could be considered a

you still not going to tell him

made Amara's face go

met twice, but the

ago, Finnian

Amara had been there taking care of Grace, and