Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 19

So, what kind of person was Finnian, really? Liliana's eyes narrowed as her mind raced with thoughts.

The next morning, Liliana, bright and early, made her way to the film set with her assistant, Nora who, a slightly chubby girl with round glasses, was juggling what seemed like a dozen cups of coffee, clearly struggling under the weight.

Liliana slipped off her sunglasses with a flourish and announced, "Thanks for taking such good care of me yesterday, everyone. My husband insisted on treating you all to coffee. Come and get it!"

"Wow, Mr. Everly is so thoughtful, even treating us to coffee."

"Mr. Everly really dotes on Liliana. He even remembers to thank those who help her."

The crew, all smiles, eagerly grabbed their coffees, leaving Amara sitting alone with her script, her body slightly trembling.

Despite her efforts to brush off her emotions, being sentimental was one thing, but being reasonable was another. Hearing Liliana publicly refer to Finnian as her husband was more than she could bear.

Liliana glancing her way, a mocking look that made Amara's skin crawl. Instinctively, she wanted to escape. Just then, a lazy, magnetic voice broke the tension. "Ms. Porter, are you and Mr.

the question. Keith was a strikingly handsome man, not quite as maturely attractive as Finnian, but still a

smile and

hear the

Keith continued coolly. "Funny, because I heard Mr. Everly has a wife. Does

their eyes to Liliana, their expressions a mix of surprise and curiosity. If anyone else had said it, they might have brushed it off. But

a name for himself in the entertainment industry despite having an empire to inherit. His reputation was stellar, a stark contrast to Liliana, and people naturally believed he wouldn't

with embarrassment, her composure momentarily slipping. But being a woman who fought her way to the top, she sure had some scheming under her

idea why Keith was targeting her, but she knew better than to engage further. "Keith, you have

a sec," Keith

back. "What is it,

lazily, tugging his lips, "Aren't you supposed to call me 'Mr. West'? We don't seem that close, don't

chuckle. Keith was as

with anger, but she managed to maintain her composure, forcing a smile. "I thought filming together brings us close. If it

that, she couldn't stand the gossiping eyes any longer and hurried

noticed Keith following her in and shutting the door behind him with a thud, his brows furrowed as he looked at