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."

hurried away, afraid she'd start crying if she stayed any

was married into the Everly family to bring joy to Grace. Their marriage was nothing more than a transaction. He wouldn't love her but would compensate her

three years, Finnian had wired her money every month, and at their wedding, he'd shared a substantial amount of his assets with her. By those measures,

hospital, Amara clutched her chest, steadying herself against the wall to keep from collapsing. After a moment, she caught a taxi back to the villa, just as

Sullivan

Finnian replied

doctor during my check-up,

chair before replying, "Amara and I aren't officially

didn't plan on moving in with her, and Liliana's eyes

college? I know I was wrong." Back then, Finnian and Liliana had been an item. Kevin had investigated Liliana's family

certain reason, and actually, she didn't mean it, just hoping to test him, but it had backfired. Finnian didn't try to win her back like she had expected, so in a fit of fury, she went

later, when Liliana had calmed down and returned to find him, she was met with news of

There's no need to overthink it," Finnian said

get back to the office for a meeting. Rest

Finnian left the hospital, his thoughts wandered back to Amara's eyes. They seemed to hold a certain magic. Whenever he spoke to her, he couldn't help but be drawn to them,