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.

he, who usually stays away

Finnian said. "There won't be

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

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

be a part of this project. I promise to give

of them, puzzled. He sensed the vibe

even know they knew each other and assumed Amara was

that. Liliana

say. The investors, the director, they were all on Liliana's

me,” Finnian said, glancing at

do well in this

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

the essence of the matter was that Liliana wanted to do this, and he would move mountains to make it

yet her lips were pale. She silently gazed out the window for a long time before turning back

role, her opposition was futile. With that, she

off with Amara. Was it just his imagination? Her departing figure seemed unusually

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

against marrying him, and now, despite all your devotion, he openly favors his lover