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.

look that made Amara's skin crawl. Instinctively, she wanted to escape. Just then, a lazy, magnetic voice broke the tension. "Ms.

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

smile and replied, "Not yet, but

could hear the sarcasm in it. Liliana

Mr. Everly's girlfriend then?" Keith continued coolly. "Funny, because I heard Mr. Everly has

in hand, turned 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

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

composure momentarily slipping. But being a woman who fought her way to the top, she

had no idea why Keith was targeting her, but she knew better than to engage further. "Keith, you

a sec," Keith

looked back.

"Aren't you supposed to call me 'Mr. West'?

bending over with mirth, even Amara couldn't help but chuckle. Keith was as sharp-tongued as ever, never sparing anyone he took a

her composure, forcing a smile. "I thought filming

gossiping

decided to retreat to the break room for some rest. But as she entered, she noticed Keith following her in and shutting the door behind him with a