Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 28

"Moreover, Finnian and I are legally married. And what are you here? From a moral standpoint, you're just the other woman. What gives you the right to talk to me like this?"

"Ha, showing your true colors, are you? Deep down, you don't really want to leave Finnian, do you?" Liliana sneered.

Amara couldn't tell if Liliana genuinely had a few screws loose or if she was just saying this nonsense to get under her skin.

She figured it was probably the latter. Liliana was anything but clueless—she was sharp, just had a knack for playing the damsel in distress around men.

So, Amara replied, "Why would I want to leave Finnian? He's such a great guy. Do you think I could find anyone like him after a divorce? You must be really mad, right?" Amara continued with her mockery. "Well, tough luck. You're just a two-bit actress from the wrong side of the tracks. His grandpa doesn't even acknowledge your existence.

Dream on if you think you can marry into the Everly family. You're stuck being the side piece. But what good is that, really? Do you dare call Finnian your husband in front of the cast? Can you call him that in front of his grandpa?

of the Everly family. See if anyone gives a damn. I'll tell you

That wasn't really what Amara thought, but Liliana had been pushing her buttons

bully her, Amara would imagine someone just as snarky standing up to her. Now she was that snarky person, and

Liliana's

around Amara had crumbled. She glared at Amara

colors now

scornfully at

had installed a detector near the door. If anyone entered with a bugging device, it would beep, so she felt safe saying

shame left?" Liliana fumed when Amara

without

satisfying as it was to clap back, continuing endlessly started to lose

"This is my room. Please leave. And remember to

her curls with a flourish, regaining her usual elegant self, and