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?

if anyone gives a damn. I'll tell you right now, they won't. No only that,

got all those words out. That wasn't really what Amara

her, Amara would imagine someone just as snarky standing up to her. Now she was that snarky person, and boy, did it feel

from her, Liliana's face

maintained around Amara had crumbled. She glared at Amara with flaring

true colors now that Fin's not

chuckled scornfully at

a detector near the door. If anyone entered with

shame left?" Liliana

the one without

clap back, continuing endlessly started to

to the door, opened it, and said to Liliana, "This is my room. Please leave. And remember to knock

her a venomous look, tossed her curls with a flourish, regaining her usual