Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 15

Amara turned her head.

Walking toward her was Finnian. He was dressed in a tailored black shirt and slacks, his broad shoulders and narrow waist accentuating his long, graceful legs. His physique was enough to make even the top male models feel a twinge of envy.

And then there was his face, handsome enough to overshadow any star.

When he first stepped onto the set, the young women couldn't help but scream and gawk at him. The actors, who usually seemed miles above the extras, were suddenly pale in comparison.

As Amara watched him, she couldn't help but think back to when she first met Finnian in their senior year of high school. She, too, had been dazzled by his looks.

But recalling what Finnian had just said made her heart feel like it had been pricked by a needle.

"Ms. Porter isn't quite right for the role," she said bluntly to Finnian. "She doesn't match the image of Isabella."

“Images can be adjusted," Finnian replied, his tone leaving no room for argument. “Besides, the whole production team has already signed off on this."

Implying that her opinion as a mere scriptwriter didn't matter. Amara bit her lip hard, her heart twisting painfully.

"Just because she wants this role, he, who usually stays away from the film industry, would invest in this project. He's willing

Finnian said. "There won't be any more

statement made Liliana's smile widen. Amara, wearing a mask, hid her emotions, but her clenched fists and fiery gaze made it

of me. I really like the role of Isabella,

Sullivan, I truly want to be a part of this project. I promise

He sensed the vibe among these three was amiss, feeling

they knew each

it at that. Liliana is a seasoned

unsure of what to say. The investors, the director, they were all on

with me,” Finnian said, glancing at her

hallway, Finnian said calmly, “Liliana will do well in this role. There's nothing to

adequate; she wouldn't ruin the show at least. But even if she

to do this, and he would move mountains to make it happen,

gazed out the window for a long time before turning back to

on having Liliana in the role, her opposition was futile. With that, she walked

with Amara. Was it just his imagination? Her departing figure seemed unusually lonely, and his heart

downcast, but work called, so she kept her head down, organizing scripts. Suddenly, a mocking voice

were warned against marrying him, and now, despite all your devotion, he openly favors his lover over you. Is this the life