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.

for Liliana," she thought to herself. "Just because she wants this role, he, who usually stays away

said. "There won't

a mask, hid her emotions, but her clenched fists and fiery gaze made it clear she

sweet voice. "Finn, don't argue with Ms. Sullivan because of me. I really like the

I truly want to be a part

the vibe among these three was amiss,

knew each other and assumed Amara was

to ease the tension. “Let's leave it at that. Liliana is a

investors, the director, they were all on Liliana's side. It

at

the hallway, Finnian said calmly, “Liliana will do well in this role.

role well? Her acting skills were adequate; she wouldn't ruin the show at least. But even if she

was that Liliana wanted to do this, and he would move mountains to make it happen, nothing

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

insisted on having Liliana in the role, her opposition was futile. With that, she walked away, leaving Finnian watching her retreating figure,

that something was off with Amara. Was it just his imagination? Her departing figure seemed unusually lonely, and his

she kept her head down, organizing scripts. Suddenly, a mocking voice came from

despite all your devotion, he openly favors his lover over you. Is this the life you