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.

wanted to escape. Just then, a lazy, magnetic voice broke the tension. "Ms. Porter,

to face Keith, who had unexpectedly asked the question. Keith was a strikingly handsome man, not quite as maturely

a smile and replied,

could hear the sarcasm in it.

continued coolly. "Funny, because I heard Mr. Everly has

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

background, had made a name for himself in the entertainment industry despite having an empire to inherit. His reputation was stellar, a

a woman who fought her way to the top, she sure had some scheming under her sleeves, and quickly regained her

targeting her, but she knew better than to engage further. "Keith,

a sec," Keith

looked back. "What

you supposed to call me 'Mr. West'? We don't

chuckle. Keith was as sharp-tongued as ever, never sparing

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

the gossiping eyes

the break room for some rest. But as she entered, she noticed Keith following her in and shutting the door behind him with a thud, his brows furrowed as he looked at