Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 14

Finnian had just finished his soup when he walked over and asked, "Hey, what's up with you?"

Amara shook her head. "I'm fine."

She spoke without meeting Finnian's eyes, and then she worriedly headed upstairs.

Watching her retreating figure, Finnian furrowed his brows. What's going on with her? She'd been distracted ever since earlier.

Back in her room, Amara scrolled through her contacts and found Keith, someone she hadn't been in touch with for ages.

When she checked Keith's Facebook, she noticed she was blocked. No wonder she hadn't seen any updates from him in so long. Amara couldn't help but laugh wryly at the situation.

Later that evening, Finnian was on his way back to the office for a late meeting when he received a call from Liliana.

"Hey, Finn."

it. "Do you know about the 'Whispers of Winter' project? I really want to be in it. The director had initially picked me

the details, but since she wanted it, he simply

"Great. You're the best."

with the "Whispers of Winter" production team and find a way to get Liliana a part. The

Everly house, where she buried herself in her room rewriting scripts, rarely stepping

early starts and late returns, making it nearly impossible for them to cross paths, much to the dismay of

Amara hailed a cab to the set, where Cedric greeted her with enthusiasm and pulled her

actors for the lead roles are

Amara had met her once and wasn't particularly impressed, but since Stella was cast as the character she had created,

the set, she saw a striking woman with red lips, smiling at her and Cedric. Amara was taken aback. Wasn't that Liliana? What

acting abroad for a couple

tension. "Wasn't it supposed to be Stella?

Liliana's smug

a good fit, Amara was hesitant. The thought of Liliana starring in

pushed her to thoroughly review Liliana's acting clips, leading her to conclude that Liliana wasn't suitable

the lead role