Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 11

Finnian wore a troubled expression. A month ago, he had been ensnared in a trap, only to be rescued by Liliana, because of which, she was pregnant with his child. Liliana wasn't as unpleasant as others might believe.

He rose and said calmly, "Could you step outside for a moment?"

After that, Finnian walked out of the room. Amara's face turned pale as she followed him. In the hallway, Finnian spoke, "I'll make sure Liliana doesn't bother you again. Please, let your friend know to stop insulting her."

Amara bit her lip so hard it was a wonder it didn't draw blood, though her mask hid it from Finnian's view. She nodded, wanting to say, "Alright, I understand," but the words wouldn't come out.

She felt a deep discomfort at the moment, a desperate need to leave the place quickly.

Noticing her distress, Finnian asked, "What's going on?"

Amara shook her head. "I'm fine. I should go now."

away, afraid she'd start crying

He wasn't exactly a villain. From the start, he'd been transparent about their arrangement—she was married into the Everly family to bring joy to Grace. Their marriage was nothing more

her money every month, and at their wedding, he'd shared a substantial amount of his assets with her. By

Liliana. Outside the hospital, Amara clutched her chest, steadying herself against the

Liliana said, raising herself slightly, "Ms. Sullivan seemed a bit off earlier. Is

Finnian

together? I asked the doctor during my check-up, and he said it's better for

replying, "Amara and I aren't officially divorced yet.

good as saying he didn't plan on moving

anymore? Are you still upset about me leaving you in college? I know I was wrong." Back then, Finnian and Liliana had been an item. Kevin had investigated Liliana's family and found that her parents were blue-collar workers, and she was a

up with Finnian herself for certain reason, and actually, she didn't mean it, just hoping to test him, but it had

year later, when Liliana had calmed down and returned to find

don't hate you. There's no need to overthink it," Finnian

need to get back to the office for a meeting. Rest well, and call

Whenever he spoke to her, he couldn't help but be drawn to them, trying to decipher