Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 27

"Oh, Amara, don't be upset. I didn't mean it that way."

Kevin had never really cared about Amara's looks. To him, the most important qualities for the lady of the house were character, integrity, and work ethic qualities Amara had in spades. As for looks, what good were they anyway?

Finnian's father was always chasing after young and pretty women, never accomplishing anything meaningful. It seemed better not to bring someone too pretty into the family.

"Kevin, I know you didn't mean it that way, but that's just reality."

By "reality", she meant Finnian's lack of interest in her, something Kevin was well aware of. He sighed, offered a few words of comfort, and shuffled out with his cane.

over her. Kevin was genuinely kind to her. A few years back, when her stepmother and stepsister caused a scene, he even shielded her from a flying vase. Without

What used to be her anchor to stay close to Finnian had

a sudden bang, the door swung open. Amara thought Kevin had returned and turned her head, only to

abruptly, displeasure laced in her voice. "Ms. Porter, what's your

with a sneer. "I can't believe you had Mr. Kevin Everly drug Finn. You're so

clenched her fists. "Were

if you don't shut the door

you learn that twisted logic? By that reasoning, if you're attractive and someone rapes you,

roamed over Amara with disdain as she

with your so-called good body plus the drug effect, men would fall for you? Let me tell you, it's not even close. You'd better look in a mirror, see how disgusting you