Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 12

Half an hour ago, Kevin called her again, insisting she must not divorce Finnian and that she should stay with him at the estate for the time being. This left Amara in a bind.

"Grandpa has withdrawn the divorce application and wants me to stay here, but....."

Amara hesitated. Finnian cast his eyes down and said, "Let's go inside first. I'll handle this."

"Alright."

The two of them walked in together. Just as they were about to enter, Finnian suddenly asked, "Do you have someone you have feelings for?"

Amara was taken aback, instinctively replying, "No, why?"

Why was Finnian asking this? Could he have figured out that she had feelings for him?

"It's nothing," Finnian responded in a calm voice. "If you did, you could have him pick you up."

closed her

proceeded directly to the

to the study was slightly ajar, allowing Amara to hear Finnian greet Kevin. His voice, cold and devoid of emotion, followed, "I want to divorce

anger me on purpose, don't you?" Kevin

your marriage. Don't

in a marriage

paled a bit. Kevin was furious, scolding, "What kind of attitude is

Amara clench her fists

anger, Kevin tapped his cane sharply. "Regardless, you're married now, and you should make

turning more frigid. "Must I spell it out? This marriage was merely

selling and the other buying. The Everly family had given her a substantial amount of money to bring her into the family to lift

Finnian meant no offense, but she couldn't help feeling humiliated. She knocked on the door. "Kevin,

voices inside paused. Amara patted her face, telling herself, "It's okay, I can handle this," and mustered the courage to walk

oak desk, one hand in

said, her tone

and I don't have feelings for each other. Our personalities just don't mesh

about what Liliana had said—that they'd end up as a couple filled

was stopped by the disappointment in Amara's eyes. Indeed, given Finnian's attitude, he clearly didn't see Amara