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.

at how much he stands up for Liliana," she thought to herself. "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

her emotions, but her clenched fists and

with Ms. Sullivan because of me. I really like the role of Isabella, but I understand Ms. Sullivan's being displeased since she's the

Amara with sincerity. "Ms. Sullivan, I truly want to be a part of this project. I promise

them, puzzled. He sensed the vibe

and Finnian's marriage was a secret. Cedric didn't even know they knew each other and assumed

“Let's leave it at that. Liliana is a seasoned actress;

investors, the

at her before walking away.

do well in this role. There's

acting skills were adequate; she wouldn't ruin

the essence of the matter was that Liliana wanted to do this,

the window

the role, her opposition was

feeling that something was off with Amara. Was it just his imagination? Her departing figure seemed

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

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